*** | Two 1797 Proclamation pennies with convict related markings '1830' and '45' 3.5 cm diameter | *** | |
*** | 1919 (Dec. 10) autographed letter (2 sides) on 'Mitre Hotel, Oxford' notepaper, to 'Silas' Wright from Victor Campbell; regarding their plans to get together over a meal at the army and Navy club. Campbell adds, rather amusingly, 'I Am Calling You Major… | *** | |
*** | World War II double sided map printed on silk, specifically for evasion and escape purposes, by the British war office (1944): 'Sheet G. Sumatra (south) ; Java (Extreme north West) ', and on reverse 'Sheet H. Borneo (south West) ; Sumatra (Extreme south)… | *** | |
*** | Commemorative medal, 'Silver medal, Louisiana purchase Exposition', 67 x 6 7 mm. Very attractive and scarce. (the 1904 Olympics were part of the 1904 St.Louis Exposition) | *** | |
*** | Police Visor Hats including, Japan Police, West German Federal Border Police, German Officer's Hat, Sylvia Weichseldorfer German Hat, Bamberger German Hat, Sweden Police General Uniform Co. All in very good condition. (6) | *** | |
*** | Military related medals c1914 comprising: Australian Commonwealth military Forces fi ligree pin (sterling silver) ; small Australian Commonwealth military Forces pin engraved on back 29.9.42 (sterling silver) set with stones; Continental silver and… | *** | |
*** | Anzac photographs: Studio photograph of World War I soldier and his wife, hand-tinted by Royal Studio, Auckland (framed, 47 x 61 cm); photograph titled in image 'No.29 Platoon, 'H' Coy, 15ths', showing group of New Zealand soldiers, (framed, 36 x 31 cm);… | *** | |
*** | Militaria: Ensigns and flag, framed accoutrements, A.I.F. soup tureen, German gas mask, awarded silver plated tray, foot lockers (2), ephemera. Inspection will reward. (50+ items) | *** | |
*** | World War I Austrailan Service Medal belonging to Corp. D.Rose 21st Batt. A.I.F; (3) trench art lighters. Brass .30 caliber round lighter with removable tip; attractive circular brass lighter small polished tube with Australian map at one end with a crown… | *** | |
*** | Japanese Nco Sword: Second World War, original metal handle and scabbard (painted finish removed), nice brass tsubu with good patina. Some new hardware parts. 96 cm Good condition | *** | |
*** | Two World War I Australian service medals, circa 1918 presented to '2355 Pte. H. Fletcher 8 Bn. A.I.F' and '4536 Pte. J.W. Lumsden 58 Bn. A.I.F.' 3.5 cm diameter | *** | |
*** | A folk art truncheon, hardwood carved with shamrock motif, 19th century, 38 cm long | *** | |
*** | World War I British war medal, 1914-1918 campaign medal awarded to (1518) Gnr R.J. Dillon, 36-H.A.G. A.I.F. | *** | |
*** | Collection of military badges, patches, medals, dog tags etc | *** | |
*** | World War II period jungle machete in leather scabbard, 57 cm long | *** | |
*** | Pair to an Australian: 1914-18 British War Medal and 1919 Victory medal, both named to 3337 Pte. T.W. McHENRY. 24 Bn. A.I.F. (2 medals). Thomas Warren McHENRY was with the 8th Australian Infantry Battalion. | *** | |
*** | Pair to an Australian: 1914-18 British War Medal and 1919 Victory medal, both named to 2412 Pte. T.M. Walsh. 29 - Bn. A.I.F. (2 medals). Thomas Michael Walsh was with the 58th Australian Infantry Battalion. | *** | |
*** | Order of the Crown of Italy, Commander cross, 3rd class medal, with original box. The order of the Crown of Italy (Ordine della Corona d'Italia) was an award created by Vittorio Emanuele II to commemorate the unification of Italy in 1861. It was both a… | *** | |
*** | Military badges, buttons, patches, pocketknives, antique German pocket dice, 1961 Ascot Races ticket etc, mixed vintages, (quantity) | *** | |
*** | The Queen's South Africa medal with clasps for relief of Ladysmith, Tugela Heights, Laings Nek and Transvaal, named to 4819 Cor'L J.E. Storey. W. York: Reg'T. | *** | |
*** | The Queen's South Africa medal with clasps for cape Colony, orange free state and Transvaal; named to 5839 Pte. E.H. Symons, Rl. Wt. Surrey Regt. | *** | |
*** | Adolf Galland - German World War II Fighter Ace: bold signature of the Luftwaffe General on a black & white photograph (11 x 7 cm), housed in photo frame, overall 19 x 14 cm. Galland and his fighter squadron were credited with destroying 100 Allied planes… | *** | |
*** | World War I period Australian Service Medal presented to (42894) private F.A. Rose, 22nd Battalion A.I.F. | *** | |
*** | World War II P.O.W. Internment Camps: 1d and 3d ('Camps') Currency tokens in Vf-Ef condition. (2). | *** | |
*** | Two rifle holsters, a bandolier and a binocular pouch, 20th century, (4 items), the leather holster 80 cm long | *** | |
*** | 1914-20 British War Medals to Australians: 417 Cpl. W. Nicholson. 7/Bn. A.I.F.; and, J.P. Noonan. A.B. R.A.N.B. (2 medals). Lance Corporal Walter Nicholson was from Moonee Ponds; | *** | |
*** | Pair to an Australian: 1914-18 British War Medal and 1919 Victory medal, named to 1289 Dvr. J.H. Lyons. 14/Bn. A.I.F. (2 medals). | *** | |
*** | A World War I period swagger stick, 61 cm long | *** | |
*** | A vintage Nepalese kukri in scabbard, 44 cm long overall | *** | |
*** | Music: Yehudi Menuhin (concert violinist) signature on 1997 letter on 'From Lord Menuhin, Om Kbe' letterhead, regarding the inauguaration of the Hephzibah Menuhin piano chair; Joska Szigeti (Violinist) signature dated 1908 on real photo post card; Fou… | *** | |
*** | World War II: Group of ephemera featuring a service certificate, several photos from Pacific campaign (73) and flyers relating to Allied victory. (78 items) | *** | |
*** | Japanese Cavalry Sword: 1899 Pattern (Type 32), c1899 through to the Second World War. Serial No 121548, with metal scabbard (pitted), 94 cm good condition | *** | |
*** | A turned wooden truncheon, 20th century, 54 cm long | *** | |
*** | A powder horn with ornate silver plated mounts, 19th century, 44 cm long | *** | |
*** | Thompson No.29 convict handcuffs (no key), 19th century, 23 cm wide | *** | |
*** | R.A.F. sterling silver cigarette case, portrait photograph of Squadron Leader J.E. Scott D.F.C., World War II photo albums with captions plus a memorial photograph of honour roll, circa 1943 | *** | |
*** | A copper powder horn with embossed hunting dog motif, 19th century, 16 cm high | *** | |
*** | World War II Period military vehicle badge 'Victoria Safe Driver 5000 Miles, L. Of C. Area, #212', stamped 'Stokes & Sons, Melb.'. During the war years women took up many jobs on the home front including military drivers. These medals were given to… | *** | |
*** | World War I period A.I.F. portrait photograph stamped Eden Photo, Ballarat. Pencil inscription verso 'This photo, Thwaite, Armadale, impressive plate size, 57 x 42 cm | *** | |
*** | World War II period jungle machete in leather scabbard (50 cm long), and canvas bandolier belt (90 cm long), (2 items) | *** | |
*** | 10th Infantry Battalion, A.M.F. 'The Adelaide Rifles' brass hat badge. | *** | |
*** | The Coalition War Against Napoleon: 1813-14 Prussian Campaign Medal - in bronze, impressed on the rim 'Aus Erobertem Geschuetz', in good condition. | *** | |
*** | Trio: 1914-15 Star, 1914-18 British War Medal and 1919 Victory Medal, all named to 11181 Pte. P. Bailey. York & Lanc:R. (3). | *** | |
*** | Joh Engstrom Swedish barrel knife, 19th century, 23 cm long | *** | |
*** | Royal Australian Navy WW2 period double breasted dress jacket and pants with original brass buttons, (Lieutenant Commander) | *** | |
*** | Pair to an Australian: 1914-18 British War Medal and 1914-15 star, both named to 2553 Dvr. R. Stanley. D a Col. A.I.F. (2 medals). Reuben Stanley was a driver with the Divisional ammunition column. | *** | |
*** | 'Australian Chivalry' published by the Australian war Memorial [1933], oblong hardcover in original box of issue | *** | |
*** | The Queen's South Africa medal with clasps for cape Colony and Transvaal; named to 7424 Cr. Serg't. D. Fisher. Scots Gds. Colour Sergeant D.A. Fisher was mentioned by field Marshal Roberts in a September 1901 despatch. | *** | |
*** | The King's South Africa medal with clasps for South Africa 1901 and South Africa 1902; named to 10029 Dvr: H. Davis. A.S.C. | *** | |
*** | Hat badges: Melbourne University rifles, Australian artillery (2, one gilt), the Hume Regiment (the 59th), and Australian military Forces, (5 items). | *** | |
*** | Two German 'Napoleon Hat' walnut cased mantel clocks with triple train time, strike and chiming movements, mid 20th century, 23 cm and 21 cm high | *** | |
*** | Australian Army slouch hat and a Fez hat, 20th century, (2 items). | *** | |
*** | Pair: 1914-18 British War and Victory Medals, impressed named R-18595 Pte. R.G. Remington. K.R. Rif.C.. (2). Remington was killed in action on 21/3/1918 south of the Somme. Accompanied by research material. | *** | |
*** | Australian & Foreign: 1900s-1970s bundle including some early 1900s real-photo cards (unannotated) of various scenes incl. cattle droving, family picnic, & school photos; World War I cards including real photo cards showing diggers at Anzac Cove, another… | *** | |
*** | Three vintage rifle scopes, the largest 31 cm long | *** | |
*** | A vintage dress sword with ornate gilt metal hilt and decorative blade, 20th century, 86 cm long | *** | |
*** | World War II period leather aviation pilot's hat, 32 cm high | *** | |
*** | Erich Hartmann (1922-93, German World War II fghter pilot and is the highest-scoring fghter ace in the history of 'rial warfare), signed photograph | *** | |
*** | World War I/World War II/Russo-Jap/Sino Japanese War Medals: group of Japanese military medals. Japanese Manchurian Incident Medal, 1931-1934; Russian-Japanese War military medal 1904-1905; World War I Taisho Enthronement Medal, 1915; World War II 1937… | *** | |
*** | World War II New Guinea : selection of four pencil drawings and four pages of sketches by Benjamin Arthur Barnett dated 1944, depicting living conditions in New Guinea and fellow soldiers | *** | |
*** | Japanese war Crime Trials, 1946, original photographs of the Japanese criminals before the Int. Military Tribunal for the Far East with captions and dates. Images of Tojo and 26 others charged with war crimes. A most interesting and historically important… | *** | |
*** | Collection of ephemera, noted World War I 'The British Empire at war' blotting book; 'Sir John French's Despatches'; 'Souvenir to Commemorate the Visit of the British special service Squadron to the city of Melbourne..1924'; World War I Clothing Coupons;… | *** | |
*** | French Helmet: First World War infantry M15 Adrian helmet. The Adrian helmet was the first French combat helmet and the first modern steel trench warfare helmet, good condition; Army boots (2) pairs, G condition | *** | |
*** | Lancashire County & Manchester cricket club Membership cards for 1935, 1937 and 1941, all endorsed to Harry H. Bullough, whose Son, John, played for Lancashire between 1914 and 1919]. The 1937 card is a rare 'Life Member' type, the 1941 card includes the… | *** | |
*** | Convict brick with attached note 'Hand made convict brick from house Jos. Lyons, Aust. P.M. In Stanley Tas.', 23 cm wide | *** | |
*** | World War I Period Australian service medal presented to (42894) Private F.A. Rose, 22nd Battalion A.I.F. | *** | |
*** | Two World War I period patriotic handkerchiefs showing portraits of Lord Kitchener and Field Marshal Sir John French on Union Jack backgrounds, circa 1915, 32 x 31 cm | *** | |
*** | An American bicorn hat with feather plume, by Lilley Co. Columbus Ohio, 19th century, 41 cm across | *** | |
*** | Victorian golf Association 1916 War Medals: bronze golf prize medallions (2), both engraved to J. G. Hackett for September 1916 (Mordialloc golf club) and September 1917 (Frankston golf club). | *** | |
*** | The King's South Africa medal with clasps for South Africa 1901 and South Africa 1902; named to 3815 Pte. H. Brindley. Durham L.I. | *** | |
*** | Australian World War I Victory medal with dedication on rim to '1540 Pte. T. Pringle. R.A.M.C.', with ribbon; also silver plated order of St John Service Medal with ribbon. (2 items) | *** | |
*** | Three timber cased Napoleon hat mantel clocks with twin train time and strike movements, 20th century, the largest 24 cm high, 54 cm wide | *** | |
*** | World War I Medal pair to Group Lieutenant A.W. Green of the 79th Carnatic Infantry Regiment (Indian Army) comprising of British War and Victory Medals, both impressed named to Lieut A.W. Green. (2). With copy medal roll. | *** | |
*** | Toledo Spanish dress sword, 20th century, 86 cm long | *** | |
*** | World War two R.A.A.F. Photographs: a collection of various sizes, the largest being 22 x 32 cm, depicting a crew to climb aboard their plane at Wagga RAAF station 1941, a trainee pilot, planes in flight, loading bombs, R.A.A.F. Crews departing from… | *** | |
*** | Selection with ADF Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with presentation case, unusual Australian Commonwealth military Forces 'Sweetheart' hat-shaped enamel badge, 'Rising sun; cap badges (2) Royal tank Corps 'Fear Naught' badge, Royal Electrical and… | *** | |
*** | An antique dagger with steel blade and silver handle, south East Asian origin, 19th century, 27 cm long | *** | |
*** | Sir George Biddell Airy (1801-92, English mathematician and astronomer, Astronomer Royal from 1835 to 1881), signed hand-written letter from Royal Observatory, Greenwich, dated December 20 1873, to Major General Simmons at the Royal military Academy,… | *** | |
*** | Pom Pom (Anti-Aircraft Gun), model with 'Astra. Made in England'. Some age wear and paint loss, generally Good condition | *** | |
*** | World War II Clothing: the 6th Queen Elizabeth's Own Gurkha Rifl es jacket with original fabric insignia; RAAF jacket with lapel badge; U.S. Army service jacket & brown shirt. G/VG condition (3 items) | *** | |
*** | German World War I period Honour Cross, 1914-1918 | *** | |
*** | A pair of World War I period trench art shells engraved 'Souvenir Of Belgium', 9.5 cm high | *** | |
*** | World War II period trench art frame with Prime Minister John Curtin Second Victory Loan Appeal postcard, 12.5 x 18.5 cm | *** | |
*** | Carved ivory knife rest, dog ornament and carved elephant ornament, 19th and 20th century, (3 items), the knife rest 9 cm long | *** | |
*** | Scallop shell trench art ashtray, the clasps and base fashioned from a World War I artillery shell case 7.5 cm high, 15 cm wide | *** | |
*** | R.A.A.F. (Royal Australian Air Force) English porcelain butter dish and cover, 11 cm high, 21 cm wide, 17 cm deep | *** | |
*** | Small group of mainly World War I-era hat badges, fobs, etc. (9 items). | *** | |
*** | Various military ribbon bars, shoulder patches and epaulettes, sergeants stripes, etc. (32 items). | *** | |
*** | Assorted military buttons, badges etc. An eclectic accumulation (qty) | *** | |
*** | Wide world photos: World War two era original photographs with attached details for possible publication. Subjects include 'The Desert Patrol' (Dec.1940), 'A flying Fortress leaves the Ground' (Nov.1940), 'Training Parachute Troops' (Jan.1941), 'A Nazi… | *** | |
*** | Capper, John Henry Two Reports of John Henry Capper, Esq. Superintendent of Ships and Vessels Employed for the Confinement of Offenders Under Sentence of Transportation: dated 16th July 1825. [London, House of Commons. 1826.] 11pp. Folio. British… | *** | |
*** | Newspaper banner/posters (2) announcing death of Sir Donald Bradman, window mounted. Also 'The New York Times' for Dec.25 1861 with articles re American civil war; 'The Sun' Nov.6 1929 re Melbourne Cup; 'The Herald' Oct.10 1931 re death of Sir John Monash… | *** | |
*** | Victoria Cross Winners, displays comprising pieces signed by Keith Payne VC (Vietnam) & William Apiata New Zealand Sas (Afghanistan), each window mounted with picture & replica Victoria Cross medal, both framed and glazed, each about 33 x 20 cm. (2 items) | *** | |
*** | Bayonets: Japanese bayonet, Arisaka Kokora type 30, 53 cm, in fair condition with broken handle, in original scabbard; plus Czechoslovakian bayonet, 46 cm, in original scabbard and in reasonable condition. | *** | |
*** | World War II J.E.Meikle - New Zealand YMCA Mobile canteen & Cinema Unit, album of documents (c30), noted certificate of Enrolment; Identity card; movement Orders (3) ; soldier's Pay book; Savings Bank Pass-book; Christmas cards; Leave Passes; Transport… | *** | |
*** | Australian military: 'With the Volunteers - A Historical Diary of the Volunteer Military Forces of the North West and West Coasts of Tasmania' by Wyatt (signed) (Devonport, 1987); 'The Volunteer Movement in Western Australia' by Wieck (Perth, c1960);… | *** | |