A very scarce 1853 British Cavalry trooper’s sword marked in the classic style for the state of Victoria. Complete with scabbard. Hilt clearly marked Va 201 and the scabbard is Va 207.This pattern sword is believed to be the first edged weapon to be marked with Colonial markings in Australia. This is an extremely scarce sword and has been purchased from a very old established collection.
Overall condition is extremely good SOLD
A Victorian Blue Cloth Helmet, Tunic with belt and trousers to Lieutenant Colonel Sapwell circa 1880 who was CO of the 3rd NORFOLK Volunteer Rifles. The tunic is named and has all its buttons and quality collar badges (silver?) and rank insignia. Minor blemishes to be expected but overall, a nice display item.
$2750
A WELSH GUADS BEARSKIN complete with green & white hackle. Cane basket in sound condition with tapered brass chin chain which now has its correct leather attachment. In overall good condition.
$625.00
A West Australian Infantry Regiment Pre-Federation Belt Buckle of a striking often referred to as an Officers quality.
Slightly worn but with complete leather belt. $875
A WW1 BAVARIAN ERSATZ LANCE CAP in amazing condition. Absolutely no moth or damage of any sort. Marked on inside of front peak BJ 111 over 1917. Exceptionally good original liner with no tears with correct Bavarian helmet plate original to the helmet. Complete with regulation single side cocarde, chin strap and correct helmet cockade. You simply could not find a better example of a pressed felt lance cap.
Excellent condition
A WW1 PRUSSIAN ERSATZ LANCE CAP in exceptionally good condition completely made of metal construction. Complete with correct single cocarde, chin strap and helmet plate original to the helmet. It also has its original mortar board cocarde. Particularly good leather liner with no damage.
Particularly good condition $2750
A WW2 Italian Fascist Artillery Officers cross belt, complete with all fittings including chains.
A great 2nd AIF “bring back”.
Very good condition. Sold
A WW2 rising sun broach complete with colour patch for the Service Corps.
Marked 9 CT.
$235
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air: QUEENS SOUTH AFRICA MEDAL 1899 four clasps "Relief of Kimberley, Paardeberg, Driefontein & Transvaal", engraved to 5542. Pte. H. Jerome 1/Oxfd. L.I. KSA two clasp impressed to 5542 Pte H. Jerome Oxford: L.I.
Note: Medals and clasps confirmed with further research stating “prisoner-released on 20th April 1902 at Schotland West”.
VF SOLD
MODERN ROYAL AUSTRALIAN AIR FORCE LOAD MASTER JUMP SUIT PATCH
$25
ALL THE BULLS MEN - Number 2 Australian Independent Company (2/2nd Commando Squadron) by Cyril Ayris.
SOLD
An 1878 pattern Gey Cloth helmet of the Eaton Volunteer Rifle Corps. True to pattern with helmet plate original to the helmet. Complete with chin chain. Some loss to the cloth nap but does not affect the colour or overall presentation.
Good condition $1250
An 1881-1901 Norfolk Regiment Helmet Plate in brass, laurel wreath surrounds the voided centre, the figure of Britannia seated is white metal and backed by red felt.
$175
An attractive French 1870 pattern Cuirassier troopers helmet
Helmet of polished steel having a peak and lobster tail back that are decorated with brass trim, a high ornamental raised brass comb that is faced with a Medusa's head, with flowing horsehair mane attached. A decorative plume socket, with red brush, is fitted and mounted above the Medusa’s head. To the front of the helmet body is fitted a brass plate that features a flaming grenade with laurel branches either side. A plume socket of brass is fitted to the left side of the helmet body complete with red plume and a leather chinstrap, faced with brass chin scales. Inside, the helmet has seven tongues of leather lining showing some wear. A small, stamped makers mark on the rear of the helmet is stamped A. GOD***CT. With the inside of the peaks being painted mustard brown there is a strong chance this helmet was used in the very early part of WW1.
Good condition & complete $1850
Unusual Pressed plate with Cockade containing the Cockrel. Complete with red pom pom and good chin chains. The interior is a bit rough with some of the tongues damaged but are mostly all present. In surprisingly reasonable condition given the age and the cheapness of manufacture.
Quite good condition $1425
