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C1886-1941 Original Spanish Officers Gilt ‘Gorgets’ from the Reign of King Alfonso XIII. MISC 866. MISC 866 - MISC 866
During the 18th and early 19th centuries, crescent-shaped gilt gorgets were worn by officers in most European armies, as a badge of rank and an indication that they were on duty. These last survivals of armour were much smaller (usually about three to four inches in width) than their Medieval predecessors and were suspended by chains or ribbons. In the British service they carried the Royal coat of arms until 1796 and thereafter the Royal Cypher. Alfonso XIII -17 May 1886 – 28 February 1941), also known as El Africano or the African, was King of Spain from 17 May 1886 to 14 April 1931, when the Second Spanish Republic was proclaimed. He was a monarch from birth as his father, Alfonso XII, had died the previous year. Alfonso's mother, Maria Christina of Austria, served as regent until he assumed full powers on his sixteenth birthday in 1902. 11 ½ cm at their widest point and 4 cm at their curve with the original gold/brass coloured twisted wire with end buttons *one absent* and cloth backing. Mounted onto the gorgets are raised crown emblems over ‘XIII’ beneath an ‘A’ (Alfonso). A very nice pair of gorgets from the reign of King Alfonso XIII of Spain. The price includes UK delivery. MISC 866. (Top of Drawers).
£245.00

Pre WW2 Nazi German Era 1935-36 Commemorative Wall Plaque to 'Unserem Zugfuhrer' (Our Leader) 1/J.R.47" Platoon / Division. Sn 14423. - 14423
This is a pre WW2 German Nazi Era 1935-36 Commemorative wall plaque to 'Unserem Zugfuhrer' (Our Leader) at Schutzenzung, Platoon 1 / J.R. 47. The wooden plaque is stained dark black and has a circular metal German Soldiers Bust plaque secured to it. The soldier has a decaled German helmet and dress uniform. The bust measures 6 ½ " in diameter and is bordered with foliage decoration. Below this is a rectangular metal plate with "Unserem Zugfuhrer 1935 /36 Schutzenzug 1./J.R. 47". which translates to something similar to "Our Leader" and Schutzenzug" being a name of a place with "1/J.R.47" being a platoon or division. The plaque measures 11 ½ " x 8 ¾ " and has rounded corners. It has a hanging loop on the rear for wall mounting. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 14423.
£425.00

*Rare/Original* 1960’s North Vietnamese ‘People’s Army of Viet nam’ Embroidered Banner. MISC 924. - MISC 924
The Vietnam Propaganda Liberation Army came into existence on 22 December 1944. The first formation was made up of thirty-one men and three women, armed with two revolvers, seventeen rifles, one light machine gun, and fourteen breech-loading flintlocks. The name was changed to the Vietnam Liberation Army on 15 May 1945. Lastly, in 1950, it officially became the People's Army of Vietnam (or Vietnam People's Army). This banner is embroidered in yellow thread on a red background; the script roughly translates as ‘People’s Army of Viet Nam. Warriors of Viet Nam determined to keep the country 1964’. It measures 70 x 100cm and has golden tassels to three sides. The price for this rare piece of history includes UK delivery. MISC 924. (Large flag box)
£475.00

A Set Of Four 1904 Sheffield Solid Sterling Silver Hallmarked Boer War Commemorative Teaspoons By William Hutton & Sons Ltd Sheffield & London With Handles In The Form Of Period British Enfield Long Lee Bolt Action Rifles. Sn 20089 - 20089
During & at the end of the Boer wars (1899-1902), British Victorian & Edwardian produced many items of commemorative tableware on the home front to commemorate the British Army’s involvement in the conflict, including, these excellent solid sterling silver hallmarked teaspoons whose handles are quality made and in the form of the famous Enfield Long Lee bolt action .303 calibre rifle which were successfully used by British Forces during the Boer wars (illustrated in image 1 is The Battle of Biddulphsberg during the Second Boer War, 28 May 1900, a copy of a contemporary illustration by Richard Caton Woodville, which depicts British troops in action with Long Lee rifles). The teaspoons are each 4 ¼” in length and each weigh 0.016 grams. The rear of each teaspoon bowl have crisp Sterling Silver Hallmarks ‘Crown, Lion Passant, M’ (Sheffield 1904) together with maker’s mark ‘W over SS H Ld over &’ which is William Hutton & Sons Ltd (The firm was established in Birmingham in 1800 by William Hutton, and was transferred to Sheffield in 1832. After the founder's death the business was continued under the style of William Hutton by his son William Carr Hutton. The firm was transformed in William Hutton & Sons in 1864 and William Hutton & Sons Ltd from 1893 to 1930. In 1930 goodwill transferred to James Dixon & Sons Ltd). These attractive teaspoons are clean & a nice conversation piece. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 20089 (jewellery draw office)
£250.00

Original WWII British Dated 1943 Commando Equipment Folding Wire Cutters. MISC 922. - MISC 922
Wire cutters were typically stored for easy access on a utility belt or in a bag. Barbed wire posed a significant obstacle to attacking troops: it slowed or prevented progress across the battle field and made soldiers easy targets while they were tangled or being cut free. 'Wiring parties' of engineers were tasked with cutting through barbed wire blockades, often at night, working silently to avoid detection. Measuring 27 ½ cm in length this example works effortlessly and silently. They are all steel construction and have a hole to one arm to attach a rope or belt for easy access. These Commando issue wire cutters are foldable for easy transportation. Folded they measure 24 ½ cm and un-folded they measure 33 ½ cm allowing for greater leverage. They are all steel construction with a hole to both arms for the attachment of a rope or strap. On the inside of one arm there is a War Department Broad Arrow and 1943. On the inside of the other arm there is a War Department Broad Arrow and 44. In fully working order with an extremely smooth action these wire cutters are a credit to the manufacturer. The price includes UK delivery. MISC 922
£145.00

Original British WWI 1914 Dated all Steel Wire cutters. MISC 921. - MISC 921
A wire cutter used by British troops in WWI, this example has steel handles and are designed to slip into a pocket or bag. Wire cutters were typically stored for easy access on a utility belt or in a bag. Barbed wire posed a significant obstacle to attacking troops: it slowed or prevented progress across the battle field and made soldiers easy targets while they were tangled or being cut free. 'Wiring parties' of engineers were tasked with cutting through barbed wire blockades, often at night, working silently to avoid detection. Measuring 27 ½ cm in length this example works effortlessly and silently. They are all steel construction and have a hole to one arm to attach a rope or belt for easy access. One arm is stamped ‘Wynn & Timmins- C&M 1914’ (Wynn, Timmins and Co. Birmingham tool manufacturers) with a Broad Arrow. A very nice fully working example. The price includes UK delivery. MISC 921 (Middle shelf near telescopes)
£195.00

Original British Dated WWI Long Reach Wire Cutters with Broad Arrows. MISC 9120 - MISC 920
A very nice original pair of WWI long reach wire cutters. A wire cutter used by British troops in WWI, this example has wooden handles and a loop for attaching to a strap or belt. Wire cutters were typically stored for easy access on a utility belt. Barbed wire posed a significant obstacle to attacking troops: it slowed or prevented progress across the battle field and made soldiers easy targets while they were tangled or being cut free. 'Wiring parties' of engineers were tasked with cutting through barbed wire blockades, often at night, working silently to avoid detection. This is a classic pattern of wire cutters made by Wolseley and stamped 1918 to one side and two Broad Arrows to the other .They are in excellent order made from cast metal with long wooden handles and a small loop at the end of one handle for attaching to a strap/rope. The mouth comprises of two prongs of metal, flared outwards. The blades are in good condition with no damage. The action is tight and moves smoothly. The wooden grips are good and show ancient surface dirt which has left a lovely patina to them. they measure 19 ¼ “ in length. The price includes UK delivery. MISC 920. (Middle shelf)
£295.00

WW1 Era Hand Painted Regimental Side Drum Of The 2nd Battalion 10th Princess Mary's Own Gurkha Rifles With Painted Regiment badge & 1916-1919 Battle Honours Later Converted To Side Table. Sn 20740 - 20740
The 10th Princess Mary's Own Gurkha Rifles, (abbreviated to 10 GR), was originally a rifle regiment of the British Indian Army. The regiment was formed in 1890, taking its lineage from a police unit and over the course of its existence it had a number of changes in designation and composition. It took part in a number of campaigns on the Indian frontiers during the 19th and early 20th centuries, before fighting in the First World War, the Third Anglo-Afghan War and the Second World War. Following India's independence in 1947, the regiment was one of four Gurkha regiments to be transferred to the British Army. In the 1960s it was active in the Malayan Emergency and Indonesian Confrontation. It was amalgamated with the other three British Gurkha regiments to form the Royal Gurkha Rifles in 1994. The 2nd Battalion saw much action during WW1. This is an original 2nd battalion 10 G.R steel and wood Regimental side drum. It measures 14 ¾” in diameter and is 20 ¾” in height (including its later fitted wood table stand). The wood rims and steel body are undamaged. The top skin is intact and tight. The circumference of the drum is fitted with ropes which are mounted with stitched buff leather tabs. The upper rim of the drum is fitted with 3 metal ball head pegs. The drum is painted dark green with black banding. Central on the body is the ‘strung Bugle with Kukri & 10 painted Regiment badge’, to the left and right sides of the badge are painted banners with 1916-1919 battle honours. All of colours are excellent and rich. At some point in its post service life the drum has been converted into a side table by fixing a wood base with 4 block legs to the underside of the drum and addition of a removable circular glass plate that fits neatly over the skin top. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 20740
£575.00

Swiss Victorinox E79 Type Swiss Army Knife Large Electric Powered Moving Shop Advertising Display. Sn 19614 - 19614
This is an impressively large, original Victorinox E79 type Swiss army knife shop advertising display a tapered square display stand. The displays were made in Switzerland usually as a limited edition for selected Victorinox dealers in the second half of the 20th century, each having its serial number stamped into the base. The display measures approximately 33 inches tall and has 5 moving blades consisting of a large blade, a small blade, scissors, a can opener with a screwdriver, a bottle opener with a screwdriver. The awl is fixed in position.. The maximum width of the display is 23 inches. The knife display is made mainly from plastic with chrome plated blades and a painted body. The knife sits on a chrome round boss on top of a gold coloured tapered square base which has ‘Made in Switzerland VICTORINOX The original Swiss Army Knife’ on the front face. The base of the display has the makers identification label attached to the bottom together with the serial number 003032. The display is powered by a 240 volt plug which when plugged into the mains electricity powers 5 of the blades in a moving display. The awl is fixed and does not move. The motor mechanism works fine and all moving parts are working. The faceplate of the knife is the usual red with the Victorinox trade mark on it in silver. The price for this impressive display includes U.K. delivery. Sn 19614
£645.00

**MINT**Original, Immediate Post WW2, Large Framed, John Cleland & Son Ltd Belfast N. Ireland Colour Lithograph British Irish Guards Regiment Recruitment Poster. Sn 20535 - 20535
The Irish Guards (IG) is one of the Foot Guards regiments of the British Army and is part of the Guards Division. Together with the Royal Irish Regiment, it is one of the two Irish infantry regiments in the British Army. The regiment has participated in campaigns in the First World War, the Second World War, the Iraq War and the War in Afghanistan as well as numerous other operations throughout its history. The Irish Guards claim six Victoria Cross recipients, four from the First World War and two from the Second World War. The ending of the Second World War saw the world in turmoil & the Irish Guards along with other Regiments required additional men to supplement their numbers in order to serve British interests throughout the world in regions such as Palestine, Cyprus and cold war Germany. This original Irish Guards recruitment poster was made immediately after WW2. The near mint, colourful later wood framed lithograph poster measures 32 ½” x 23 ¼” x ¾” in its frame. The rear is mounted with cord for wall hanging. The glazed frame and poster have at some time been wrapped in plastic film which has protected its vivid colour and kept it in excellent condition. We have not removed the film to maintain its integrity. The poster emblazoned ‘Irishmen Required For The Irish Guards’ features heraldic arms of Ireland including the ‘Red hand’ of Ulster above the Portrait of an Irish Guard wearing a uniform peaked Visor cap with WW1 and WW2 battle honours either side, an Irish guard in parade Uniform wearing a Bearskin set on a backdrop of the map of Northern Ireland and text describing recruitment requirements and conditions (all illustrated). The bottom right edge of the poster has ‘ Lithographed By John Cleland & Son Ltd Belfast N Ireland’ (John Cleland & Son Ltd printing & stationary business operated from the corner building of Great Victoria Street & Bruce Street Belfast 1903 - 1960s). NB. Due to the size & fragile nature of this piece delivery will be within the UK by arrangement and at cost. Sn 20535
£295.00
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