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
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.
Original French Uniform DOLMAN OF A MOUNTED HORSEMAN, SECOND EMPIRE. Circa 1870
Dolman in dark blue cloth, with braids and braids of white wool, pewter buttons. Collar and facings in dark blue cloth. Beige canvas interior lining with the number "259" and complete with all ball buttons. Very minor moth nips but in overall very good condition.
$765
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
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
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
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
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.
Good condition $1475
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
Pressed tin National Helmet Plate with cockade (some paint loss), All 7 sweat band tongues are present. Chin Chains with Infantry flaming bomb boss. White wool pom pom. Overall sound condition considering the age and the material used in manufacture.
Sound condition $1250
Irish Fusiliers Bearskin Busby Helmet.
A good pre Great War example, with War Department markings broad arrow & 1913, complete with its brass badge and green horse hair hackle to the right side, with a leather chin strap, complete with its separate bag cover (not shown), in good condition with the leather interior showing signs of wear commensurate with wear with the chin strap chain stitching loose at one end
Bearskin in very good condition. $1485
A Scarce example of a New South Wales Artillery White Cloth 6 panel Pre-Federation Helmet Circa 1890. Helmet Plate original to the helmet with a recipient label which reads “Tr. Carmichael, No4 Company”. The inside of the helmet is quite dirty. All the cork sweat band spaces are intact, but the band itself shows heavy wear. The helmet cork is quite sound and not spongy. The exterior has most likely been whitened with a modern Whitner due to the lack of available Blanco and all fittings are correct white metal including leather backed chin chain.
Reasonably good overall condition $2,650
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 Very rare NSW Rifles cross belt and pouch with Lt. Infantry Bugle. Circa 1860
Very good condition $575
An extremely rare West Australian Colt Navy 1851 Flap Holster marked WD Broad Arrow. This holster is one of 24 ordered by the WA government in 1859 and purchased in an Antique store in North Fremantle 35 years ago ex a Government Store sale. It has a striking resemblance to the London purchase by the Canadian Militia which also has the stud located on the flap as opposed to the body of the case. All stitching is sound and intact, and the plug is present. The black lacquer is mottled as brown wrapping paper was stuck to it. This is a one-off opportunity to procure an iconic Colt accoutrement mentioned on the original invoice to the WA Government.
Apart from lacquer in superb condition $2750
A NSW Pre Federation Pouch complete with dirty w/m badge. Circa 1880.
Black lacquer in bad condition but the pouch is very good with all fittings. $475
Wiltshire Regiment Officer’s Blue Cloth Helmet 1883-01.
A good example, the skull is complete with gilt mounts, the frontal plate of crowned with laurel and Garter overlays, to the centre gilt cross pate with silvered Cypher on black velvet ground, below title ‘The Wiltshire Regiment’, complete with velvet backed chin chain, inner leather sweatband with crimson silk lining with lapel A&N CSL London.
Very good condition $SOLD
Suffolk Regiment Officer’s Blue Cloth Helmet 1902-12.
A good example, the skull is complete with gilt mounts, the frontal plate of crowned with laurel and Garter overlays, to the Castle and key with ‘Gibraltar’ and ‘Montis Insignia Calpe’ on black velvet ground, below title ‘The Suffolk Regiment’, complete with velvet backed chin chain, inner leather sweatband with crimson silk lining.
Good condition $2100
A scarce Grey Cloth Quilted Shako of the 1861 Pattern.
Body of helmet in good condition minus leather chin strap. Correct rear gorgons head for ventilation. Shako plate being the Militia General Service type worn by Militia Battalions which did not have plates of their own. Plate not original to shako possibly due to a unit transfer. Good strong leather liner. I have found this colour shako extremely difficult to find.
Good overall condition $1475
The West Yorkshire Regiment, 2nd Volunteer Battalion Officer’s Blue Cloth Helmet c. 1883-1901, a fine quality example, the skull complete with all plated fittings, the frontal plate of crowned star pattern with laurel and Garter overlays, in the centre on a ground of black velvet (worn) the White Horse of Hanover with scroll above ‘Nec Aspera Terrent’, double title scroll ‘The West Yorkshire Regiment 2nd Volunteer Battalion’, the plate is original to the helmet, buff leather sweatband, crimson silk lining, retailer’s details ‘Hawkes & Co, London’, additionally with named label ‘Hodgson, 2 VB W.York’,
Very fine overall condition SOLD
An Edwardian Blue Cloth Helmet, Tunic with waist sash, Trousers, and pattern Wellington boots to an Officer in The Northamptonshire Regiment. Loops for medals sewn onto tunic (most likely Boer War). Showing some internal wear to tunic and one mothing spot to trousers. Still a nice display piece.
$2575
THE STUART BATES HELMET COLLECTION
Most collectors of British Military Head Dress would be aware of the Leinster Regiment avatar which appeared on numerous forums relating to the collecting of helmets. Unfortunately, our hobby has lost our great friend and mentor. His generosity to those he considered dedicated to the hobby was nothing short of amazing, giving so many of his treasures to those whom he considered friends and true collectors. Publishing books such as “Military Sun Helmets and The Wolseley Helmet”, has at least ensured his contribution to our hobby will never be forgotten. Stuart, you will be sorely missed and thanks for your friendship over many years.
The following lots are all part of his collection with many illustrated in his books.
SB48 Chelsea Pensioner’s Forage cap.
Good condition $300
An English Civil War Troopers Three-Barred Lobster Tailed Pot. With hand forged two-piece skull and low turned comb, three-bar face guard joined at the bottom to form a curl point neck-guard of three simulated lames with a turned border, with triangular cheek pieces which are more decorative than the norm. Buff leather straps replaced which is to be expected. Armourers mark on top of peak RR
Purchased from PETER DALE in London some 40 years ago
$5500
