Single: Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 4 clasps, Cape Colony, Rhodesia, Transvaal, South Africa 1901 (1677 Trp. R. Vannan, N. Zealand M.R.)
Robert John Vannan, a station clerk from Totara, Waitaki, attested for the 5th N.Z. Contingent and was embarked in the S.S. Gymeric in March 1900. A member of No. 15 Company, he served in Rhodesia, in addition to other operations, and was discharged in March 1903, following which he returned to his mother’s residence in Kelvinside, Glasgow.
good very fine $1100
Pair: QSA & KSA, Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 3 clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Transvaal (7076 Corpl: M. Jackson. Middlesex Regt. M.I.); King’s South Africa 1901-02, 2 clasps, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902 (7076 Serjt: J [sic] Jackson. Middlesex Rgt.
Near VF $435
Single: Royal Navy L.S. & G.C. G.V.R., 3rd issue, coinage head J.85586 A. G. Miller. P.O. H.M.S. Deptford.
EF $175
Efficiency Medal E.II.R 2nd issue 4539351 Gnr. E. Walton. R.A.
EF $185
Efficiency Medal E.II.R., 2nd issue, Territorial 22140027 Sgt. W. C. Vince. RA.
EF $185
Efficiency Medal G.VI.R., 1st issue, Territorial 891756. Gnr. J. R. Graffham. R.A.
EF $175
Single: Royal Navy L.S. & G.C. E.II.R., 2nd issue MX.60408 F. J. C. Goodenough. P.O. Ck. (S) H.M.S. Excellent.
EF $195
Single: Royal Navy L.S. & G.C G.VI.R., 2nd issue MX.45497 A. J. W. Brewer. E.A.1. H.M.S. Dolphin.
EF $185
Pair: Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., G.V.R., 3rd issue, coinage head (2) J.61078 G. W. Baldwin. Tel. H.M.S. Pembroke; J.61078 G. W. Baldwin. Tel. H.M.S. Pembroke both impressed in small sans serif capitals in exactly the same style, nearly very fine and better and a rare double issue (2)
George William Baldwin was born in West Ham, Essex, on 1 November 1900 and joined the Royal Navy as a Boy Second Class on 30 October 1916. Awarded his Long Service and Good Conduct Medal on 9 November 1933, he was advanced Leading Telegraphist on 1 March 1936, and after seeing service during the Second World War was released in the rank of Petty Officer Telegraphist on 12 September 1945.
near EF $385
Single: General Service 1918-62, 1 clasp, Malaya, G.VI.R., with scarce M.I.D. 4035746 L.A.C. R. B. P. Baxter. R.A.F.
M.I.D. London Gazette 4 May 1954:
‘In recognition of gallant and distinguished service in Malaya’.
EF $485
Single: British South Africa Company Medal 1890-97, reverse Rhodesia 1896, no clasp Trpr. P. Weppleman. “K” Troop. B.F.F.
VF $895
Grenadier of the Imperial Old Guard. Patinated bronze.
A rather nice 19th Century bronze of a Grenadier in the French Imperial Old Guard. The overall height being 260 CM.
Very Good Condition sold
A superb beautifully put together photo album of 40 US MEDAL OF HONOUR WINNERS signed photos (many with extra signings and letter or photos) superbly catalogued in alphabetical order by the late NSW identity Bill Connell. Bill who was a major medal collector in Australia who often travelled to the US and attended numerous Medal of Honour functions striking up long established friendships. The photos are of personal nature as opposed stock photos. It is a great opportunity to possess an instant collection with all the work done. 285 X 320
$575
Duke of Wellington Three Postal Envelope Fronts signed or initialed by Wellington, the first with cancel for ‘Free 31AU31 1829’ signed Wellington, with a red wax seal with the duke’s crest, second with cancel for ‘Free 9JY9 1835’ signed. The third to Lieutenant Colonel Lord Charles Wellesley with penny red stamp and black Maltese cross cancel, initialed with a red wax seal with the duke’s crest, verso with Limerick 1843 cancel.
All framed and glazed, good overall condition (3) SOLD
17th Lancers OR’s Tunic Circa 1900
A Pre WW1 17th Lancers OR’s Full-Dress Plastron dark blue tunic. White plastron front, high collar, pointed cuffs and edge piping in white. Yellow cord shoulder straps. Brass regimental buttons, all Regimental Death’s Head pattern. Internal blanket type liner. Various internal Regimental marks plus WD Broad Arrow over D in the sleeve. A Scarce original example to a very popular Regiment.
Good condition $750
Grenadier Guards Bandsman’s tunic circa 1900
Grenadier Guards Bandsman’s tunic. A good early Kings Crown period example of scarlet woolen cloth with white facings to the cuff and collar. To the front nine double rows of band pattern lace, the lace is repeated to the sleeves and back with one left hand lower sleeve chevron. The wings are again with band lace, embroidered regimental GG device and fringe tassels. Fitted with Kings Crown Royal Coat of Arms buttons. I was originally expecting Guards buttons until I viewed the War Memorials example being a bring back by an Australian Jubilee 1897 Contingent Veteran during his visit to London. The interior with blanket lining and issue stamps. Very good condition $725.00
Footnote:
The Grenadier Guards used Royal Coat of Arms buttons on their band tunics to signify their status and lineage as one of the most senior infantry units in the British Army. The Royal Coat of Arms buttons are a mark of distinction and are worn by the Drum-Majors of all five regiments of Foot Guards. This practice is a tradition that has been adopted for all Drummers of Regiments of the Household Division, including the Grenadier Guards.
12th Prince of Wales Lancers Other Ranks lance cap
12th Prince of Wales Lancers Other Ranks lance cap. Complete with its large Victorian plate with Peninsula, Waterloo, South Africa 1851 2 3, Sevastopol and Central India battle honours. Complete with plume holder and yellow and blue pom pom. Red horsehair Plume and leather backed full length brass chin chain (some loose stitching). Cloth and leather liner to inside with oil linen upper.
Overall Good condition $2675
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
A superb & rare 4th KINGS OWN Helmet Plate 1878-81
A superb and very rare 4th Kings Own helmet plate of the extremely short period of 1878 to 1881 when the numbering of regiments ceased.
Very good condition $1475
Australian Corps of Signals OFFICERS enamel 30-42 single collar, no enamel damage and rare.
$300
Australian Corps of Signals OFFICERS enamel 30-42 Tie pin. Good enamel.
$275
17th (Duke of Cambridge's Own) Lancers Victorian 1856 Pattern lance cap. A good scarce example with black patent leather body and peak. The crown is of white patent leather, with ornate metal fleur bosses to each corner. Regimental plate to front with skull and crossed bones, the four battle honours for the Crimea only making it the first pattern post Crimea. Lion head bosses support leather lined brass chin chain. Central band is very sound but shows some age fading, Blue and yellow woollen boss with skull and crossbones regimental button to centre supports a white horsehair plume mounted in brass metal plume holder (repaired) Leather and cotton lining to the interior with one small tear to the inside top. The overall condition is good, and age wear to the sweatband.
Solid body in good condition $2850
A scarce USMC WW2 frog skin camouflage overalls believed to be used in France during the war. Purchased over 10 years ago in France and appears to have been worn by a POW as high on the back near the collar are two large red letters PW and also on each Leg (one letter on each). As an ex-Infantry man, I can understand why overalls would not have been flavour of the month, having to drop all your gear to climb out of them to use the loo would be a pain, so give them to the POW’s.
True to pattern in herring bone twill with all press studs, zip and decorative cuff buttons. Internal straps have been removed which seems to be normal. Ankle draw strings still present. No visible rips or holes. Good colour external with an almost light blue hue to the internal three dot pattern.
Good condition $1575
