Four: Mons Star with Clasp, British War, Victory Medal and L. S. G. C. Medal (GV) all correctly impressed to 1814 SDLR (CPL ON PAIR) F. C. FERRIS R.H.A.
Note: Medal index confirms Mons Star and clasp with Frederick Charles Ferris qualifying on the 15th August 1914. Initially uses service number S.R./238 as a member of 158 Siege Battery. Also comes with Fredericks ribbon bar and a prayer book which has address in 1895 as “Officers’ Quarters, Netley, Hants”.
GD-VF SOLD
Four: Private W. F. Taylor, Northamptonshire Regiment
Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 2 clasps, Transvaal, South Africa 1902 (6322 Pte W. Taylor. N’Hampton Regt) top lugs filled with retaining rod; 1914 Star (6322 Pte W. F. Taylor. 1/North’n R.); British War and Victory Medals (6322 Pte W. F. Taylor. North’n. R.)
William Taylor served during the Great War with the Northamptonshire Regiment in the French theatre of war from 12 September 1914. He subsequently served with the Norfolk Regiment and the Northumberland Fusiliers.
Edge bruise to first, otherwise generally very fine or better $585
Four: Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 3 clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Transvaal (4969 Pte. J. Gooderham. Norfolk Regt.); King’s South Africa 1901-02, 2 clasps, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902 (4969 Pte. J. Gooderham. Norfolk Regt.); British War and Victory Medals (3490 Pte. J. Gooderham. M.G.C.)
Edge bruising and contact marks, therefore good fine or better $695
Four: Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 3 clasps, Cape Colony, Transvaal, South Africa 1902 (5240 Pte W. Else. York & Lanc: Regt) last clasp loose on riband; 1914 Star (5240 Pte W. Else. 2/York: & Lanc: R.); British War and Victory Medals (5240 Pte. W. Else. Y. & L. R.)
Mounted for wear, light contact marks, generally very fine $795
Four: Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 3 clasps, Orange Free State, Transvaal, South Africa 1902 (3915 Pte G. Tombling. 3rd Hussars.); 1914-15 Star (29291 Pte. G. T. [sic] Tombling. 3rd. Hrs.); British War and Victory Medals (29291 Pte. G. T. Tombling. 3-Hrs.)
Footnote
George Tombling served during the Great War with the 3rd Hussars in the French theatre of war from 18 October 1915.
Worn, therefore good fine or better $585
Four; 1939/45 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal and Australian Service Medal correctly impressed to VX65474 K. A. Sherry
Lance-Sergeant Sherry a native from Ballarat, Victoria enlisted in 1941.
He joined the 2/5th Independent Company and sailed for Port Moresby, joining Kanga Force in 1942. Tasked to reconnoitre Japanese positions at Lae and Salamaua and to conduct raids against the Japanese.
On 30 Jun, the 2/5th raided Salamaua, killing over 120 Japanese for three Australian wounded.
In the following months, the 2/5th patrolled the Huon Gulf area. When the Japanese started to concentrate around Mubo in preparation for an attack on Wau, the 2/5th raided Mubo and ambushed Japanese troops moving inland. After the battle, the 2/5th carried out more long range patrols in the Markham Valley, before returning to Australia in May.
In July 1945 the 2/5th also took part in the landing at Balikpapan, Borneo.
A very desirable Commando grouping to a Sergeant.
VF SOLD
Fourteen Photos relating to S. SGT W. Day Balikpapan Borneo 1945 including photo of Blamey.
Titles; Landing at Balikpapan Borneo 1945, Landing Balikpapan Borneo 1945, Ships after landing troops at Balikpapan 1945, Firing of mortars at Balikpapan Beach 1945, Blamey at Balikpapan 1945, Made Road at Balikpapan 1945, Pandansari residential area Balikpapan, Oil Refinery after bombing at Balikpapan 1945, Oil Refinery after bombing 1945 Balikpapan, Jap in sunk hole, Balikpapan Borneo 1945, Unexploded bombs at Balikpapan 1945, Rescued Civilian at Balikpapan 1945
$285
Fremantle to France 11 Battalion AIF 1914-1919 by Ian Gill (very limited print).
$350
FRENCH HAVERSAC OF THE GENDARMERIE, model 1872-1878.
Regulation haversack of the gendarmerie, modelled on that of the Second Empire, wooden frame covered with cowhide with its hair, lined with a strong canvas, complete with all its straps in buffalo leather of light canary shade treated with chrome yellow, with its leather flap hiding the entrance to the cartridge locker.
Stamp of the Gendarmerie Acceptance Commission on the shoulder straps and in the lining. A truly impressive piece with all straps surviving unbroken.
Good condition $1200
French Infantry Jacket from the Franco Prussian War 1870 to the 85th Regiment
Dark Blue wool jacket with some mothing. All buttons are original to the 85th Regiment with 3 ring ins on the back with 2 X 26 and one 5th (all period). Nice typical period internal markings showing dates for 1870 and 1871. Red collar tabs and epaulettes. A long tunic with the ability to button the skirt behind.
A scarce tunic in good overall condition for 150 years. SOLD
This is a quality made example with gilt cannons and flaming bomb. The upper braid and the pom pom are both gilt. The 6 tongues are edged with gilt and are in good condition. There has never been room for chin chains and within the inside of the sweet band is an indication that a leather strap was probably used. Traces of a gilt makers name. In all a fine example of a senior Officers Shako (Colonel).
Good condition $1475
SHAKO INFANTRY RIFLE TROOP OF THE ROYAL GUARD, MODEL OF SEPTEMBER 23, 1815, RESTORATION.
Black felt shako. Height at the front of the shako 19 cm, height at the back 22 cm. (without a tightening buckle at the back as was the case under the First Empire). Crown in black waxed cow leather with a diameter of 24 cm and an outer edge folded over the top of the shako to a height of 3.6 cm.
Black leather visor 6 cm wide at its centre, bordered by a brass rim folded over the outer edge. Interior lining in two parts with a leather headband sewn to a coarse canvas lining.
Two-part chinstraps: leather chinstrap covered with 16 cut and scalloped brass scales, length 20 cm (the first scale of the chinstrap on the right is posterior); brass round rosette embossed with the fleur-de-lis, diameter 4 cm. In the 1815 regulation, the initial chinstraps were a chain, which was replaced by the scale’s chinstraps around 1816-1818. Only missing cloth ties.
Brass front plate embossed with the large Arms of France placed on a background of crossed flags, height 11.8 cm, width 12 cm.
White silk cockade (in accordance with regulations), diameter 8.6 cm.
Missing pompon.
Braided cord with tassels made of bleached goat hair.
Very Good Condition $8500
FROM LAW TO WAR - The life of Brigadier- General Lachlan Wilson of the Light Horse (with Biographical Roll of the 5th Light Horse Regiment) by Lieutenant- Colonel Robert Likeman CSM.
SOLD
FROMELLES TO NAUROY 31st Bn.AIF 1915-19 by Neville Browning.
SOLD
Gallipoli Mourning Broach
A black enamel badge in the shape
of a gumnut leaf with the word
"Gallipoli" across the face
58mm across
SOLD
General Plastics Rising Sun Collar pair
SOLD
General Service Medal E2 clasp Arabian Peninsula, Campaign Service Medal E2 clasp Northern Ireland, Long Service & Good Conduct Medal E2 Regular Army to Staff Sergeant A M Shearer, Royal Army Ordnance Corps.
General Service Medal E2 clasp Arabian Peninsula 23534022 Pte A M Shearer RAOC,
Campaign Service Medal E2 clasp Northern Ireland 23534022 S Sgt A M Shearer RAOC
Long Service & Good Conduct Medal E2 Regular Army 23534022 S Sgt A M Shearer RAOC.
Note: With many entries from the RAOC Gazette, provided, enlistment to retirement as a WO2.
VF SOLD
German M1916 Helmet "Sniper Brow Plate" or Stirnpanzer PLUS M16 WW1 German Helmet. Chin strap to helmet has a clean break but retains ALL furniture. Good Leather liner with 3 leather pockets (one empty) and one marked with owners name "P.Weihs". Front plate in good condition but strap broken with remnant of strap. This is totally new to the market with impeccable provenance having been found in the roof of a house being demolished and having never been in a collectors hands.
Overall good condition SOLD
Germany, Prussia, Iron Cross 1813, 2nd Class, Rare “stepped iron center” first issue
King Friedrich Wilhelm III instituted the Iron Cross on 10 March 1813 as an award for bravery, available to all ranks, both combatant and non-combatant. By the Supreme Cabinet Order of 12 March 1815, combatants whose bravery in action had been brought to the attention of the King but had not been awarded an Iron Cross as a result, were permitted to ‘inherit’ an Iron Cross 2nd Class when, following the death of a recipient, the cross was returned. A deceased officer’s Iron Cross being awarded to another officer, in similar other rank’s crosses were awarded again to other ranks. A single Iron Cross could therefore be awarded to several combatants. This continued until the 1830’s when it was decided clear the backlog and to award an Iron Cross to those still waiting to ‘inherit’ one. This required a new batch of Iron Crosses to be produced. Those manufactured differed from the earlier versions like this example in being slightly larger and in having flat centre plates without a peripheral step, in general resembling subsequent issues of the cross.
Note: The 1813 Iron Cross is in the British section as they were allies at the time of the Peninsular Wars.
Very Fine SOLD
GH10: Five: 1939-45 & Africa Star with 8th Army clasp (unnamed as issued), Defence, War plus MID & Australian Service Medals. Impressed. NX20175 R. A. Carr S/SGT. 2/3rd Anti Tank Regt. Unofficial engraved Tobruk medal included in lot
MID: London Gazette 30th June 1942.
For Gallant and Distinguished Services in the Middle East during the period July 1941 to October 1941.
Note; A large number of Tobruk siege were mentioned in this Gazette. The 8th Army clasp would also indicate El Alamein. A nice Tobruk gallantry.
Gd VF $2350
GH11: Six: BEM EIIR Civil, Africa Star, Defence, War & Australian Service Medals ALL WW2 Medals Impressed. Efficiency Decoration (engraved) Lt. Colonel QX2703 T.W. Wharton 2/9 Bn.
BEM: Community Service 1.01.73
ED: Commonwealth Gazette 22 February 1947
Comes with a massive amount of research which includes correspondence on his quest for a 39-45 Star. It appears some of the areas he went to were not operational, however it is a nice group to an Infantry officer.
VF $1850
GH13: Five: 1939-45 & Pacific Stars (unnamed), Defense Medal, War Medal with MID & Australian Service medals (all 3 impressed). NX28505 F. H. Bailey. Lieutenant 2/1 Survey Regt. (Sgt. For his MID).
Enlisted 5.8.40 Arrived Middle East 3.5.41 to late for Africa Star.
MID: London Gazette 27.4.44 For exceptional services in the field in New Guinea.
Gd VF $1850
GH14: Five: 1939-45 & Pacific Stars (unnamed), Defense Medal, War Medal with MID & Australian Service medals (all 3 impressed). NX20408 F. N. Smith. Lieutenant 2/4 Field Ambulance.
Comes with a printed souvenir ribbon with his name dated 1940, dog tags. and original slip for his ASM.
Mentioned in book Island Campaigns at Myola.
MID: London Gazette 23.12.43. Gallant & distinguished services in SWP area.
VF $1950
GH16: Nine: 1939-45 Star; Africa Star; Pacific Star (all small impressed) Defence Medal; British War Medal 1939-45; Australia Service Medal; United Nations Korea (all four impressed) Efficiency Decoration (GRI); Greek War Medal 1940-41; VX160 G.F. Sell. ED engraved; last medal unnamed. Lt. Col. 2/5th BN AIF.
Together with: BCOF Medal named impressed to G.E. Sell. And with extensive research and official histories extracts relating to Colonel G.E. Sell's service in 2/5 Bn. and BCOF. Regimental number on WW2 VX160 Korea SX 700037 & VX160 on Decoration. Comes with research showing numerous photos and entries in Official History “To Benghazi” plus 2/5th History.
Served Palestine, Egypt, Libya, Greece & Syria (NOTED AS A CASUALTY). Went on to serve in BECOF. A very easily researchable group.
VF $2450
