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SOLD SOLD (16/01) **RARE**Korean War Era Display Cased U.S Army 2nd Infantry (Indianhead) Division Presentation Fighting Tomahawk With Regiment Insignia & Presentation Plaque. Sn 22425 - 22425
The 2nd Infantry Division ("Indianhead") is a formation of the United States Army. Since the 1960s, its primary mission has been the pre-emptive defence of South Korea in the event of an invasion from North Korea. Approximately 17,000 soldiers serve in the 2nd Infantry Division, with 10,000 stationed in South Korea, accounting for about 35% of the United States Forces Korea personnel. Known as the 2nd Infantry Division-ROK/U.S. Combined Division (2ID/RUCD), the division is bolstered by rotational Brigade Combat Teams (BCTs) from other U.S. Army divisions. The 2nd Infantry Division is unique as the only U.S. Army division to incorporate South Korean soldiers through the KATUSA (Korean Augmentation to the U.S. Army) program, which began in 1950 with the agreement of South Korean President Syngman Rhee. By the end of the Korean War, around 27,000 KATUSAs had served with U.S. forces. The Division’s nickname is ‘Indianhead’ which is portrayed on their combat service insignia badge and their motto is ‘"Second to None" With the outbreak of hostilities in Korea on 25 June 1950, the 2nd Infantry Division was quickly alerted for movement to the Far East Command and assignment to the Eighth United States Army. The entire division was committed as a unit on 24 August 1950, relieving the 24th Infantry Division at the Naktong River Line. The first big test came when the North Korean Korean People's Army (KPA) struck in a human wave attack on the night of 31 August. In the 16-day battle that followed, the division's clerks, bandsmen, technical and supply personnel joined in the fight to defend against the attackers. Shortly thereafter, the division was the first unit to break out of the Pusan Perimeter starting on 16 September. Major elements of the KPA were destroyed and cut off in this aggressive penetration; the link-up was effected south of Suwon on 26 September. The Chinese People's Volunteer Army (PVA) entered the war on the side of North Korea, making their first attacks in late October. The division continued to see much action during the war & it was later approximated that the US 2nd Infantry Division had suffered 4,037 casualties, and most of its artillery pieces, 40 percent of its signal equipment, 45 percent of its crew-served weapons, 30 percent of its vehicles were lost. The division also fought at the battles of Bloody Ridge and Heartbreak Ridge. After the Korean Armistice Agreement was signed on 27 July 1953, the 2nd Infantry Division withdrew to positions south of the Korean Demilitarized Zone (illustrated in image 1 is a period photograph of a group of 2nd Infantry Division soldiers in action during the Battle of the Ch'ongch'on River in late November 1950). This is a rare to find Display Cased U.S Army 2nd Infantry (Indianhead) Division Presentation Fighting Tomahawk With Regiment Insignia & Presentation Plaque. The chrome plated presentation tomahawk is mounted with hawk feathers and has the Indian head division badge on the chrome plated axe head. The Tomahawk measures 20” overall length and has a black wrapped shaft with wrist cord & chromed butt section. Above the Tomahawk are metal badges featuring the U.S Stars and Stripes flag and Flag of The Republic of South Korea either side of the insignia of the 2nd division with motto ‘Second To None’. Beneath the Tomahawk is a presentation plaque engraved ‘Best Wishes From The Warriors Of The Second Division Second To None’. The wood framed glazed case measures 27” width x 14 ¾” height x 2 ½” depth. The rear of the frame has a cartouche ink stamp with Korean script characters & is mounted with cord for wall hanging. The price includes UK delivery (delivery outside the UK is only possible for the case contents only not the glazed case and would be at cost). Sn 22425 (public)
£0.00

1932 Solid Silver & Enamel Polish Airborne Cigarette Case. MISC 113. - MISC 113
A fully hallmarked silver 1932 Cigarette case with turquoise enamel rear and machine turned pattern to the front and Hallmarks inside also engraved 'M.L.B. 18/11/32'. Measuring 8 x 5 ½ x 1 cm. To the front are two Polish badges, possibly Airborne, one being an eagle diving through thistles and the other appears to be 1st Division. Inside is an original card of a Miss Brownlie, Glasgow with various handwritten addresses, including WFS Camp, Burnside, Rutherford, Roxburgh. There is slight damage to the enamel on the rear. A lovely piece worthy of further investigation regarding the piece, and the address card. The price includes UK delivery. MISC 113.
£275.00

WW2 Era Nazi German Single Sided Heavy 3 Piece Construction NSDAP Party Wall Hanger / Banner Flag. Sn 15980:14. - 15980:14
An original single sided Nazi banner. The banner's thick red cotton material measures 45 ½” x 42”. It has large 24” diameter central stitched thick white cloth roundel on one side mounted with black stitched edge tape Swastika. The correct quality stitching of the Nazi device can be seen on the back of the banner. For wall mounting 3 corners of the banner have their original small brass ringed holes. The material of the flag has small areas of staining consistent with age. It has no mothing. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 15980:14
£345.00

C1950’s Italian Boxed 7 Shot Top Venting .22 Crimped Calibre Blank Firing ‘Sports Starting Pistol’ With Original 7 Round Magazine. MISC 1027 - MISC 1027
This is an Italian made Boxed 7 Shot .22 Crimped Calibre Blank Firing ‘Sports Starting Pistol’ With Original 7 Round Magazine. It features a sleek design with a sturdy construction. The pistol has a black finish alloy frame with the appearance of a period semi automatic pocket pistol. The frame has cast foliate decoration and ridges towards the rear of the frame to give the appearance of a semi auto pistol slide. One side of the pistol has cast lettering ‘Gun Italy’. The gun is top venting and has a viewing port on one side to indicate how many rounds are left in its original magazine which is numbered 1 to 7. This starting pistol fires .22 calibre crimped blank cartridges, which produce a loud report and smoke when fired, creating a distinct signal for the commencement of races or other events. Although these pistols are primarily associated with sporting events, they also found their way into theatrical performances and historical re-enactments. Its realistic appearance and sound effects allowed it to effectively simulate the firing of a real firearm. Its loading & firing mechanisms work correctly. The metalwork is very good with only minor loss of black finish. The plastic grips with roundels and chequered panels are excellent & undamaged. The pistol comes with its original colourful illustrated cardboard box which has instructions for use in both English and Dutch. The box has warning banners in Dutch ‘buiten het bereik van kinderen houden’ (English: Keep out of reach of children). The pistol comes with its original .22 blank calibre 7 round alloy magazine with chambers numbered 1-7 which can be viewed by the user through the pistols round counter viewing port. The price includes UK delivery. NB as a top venting blank firer no licence is required to own this item in the UK. MISC 1027 (drawers office)
£275.00

*Rare Boxed* Original 38-55 Winchester ‘Model 1894’ Hand Reloading Tool with Original Instructions. 19516. - 19516
The patent was granted to William Mason, February 13, 1894. (Patent 514722) Mason worked for Remington, Colt and Winchester. He designed the swing out cylinder for Colt Revolvers, with a star shaped, one piece ejector. He designed the first Double action revolver, and the rare Winchester Revolver. He made working prototypes for John Browning Designs like the 1886 Winchester. He seems to have filed 125 patents over his life, for everything from firearms, to steam pumps and weaving looms. He is considered one of the most significant mechanical designers of the Nineteenth Century. This little tool looks simple but is really a complex design, which is elegant in its simplicity. The main body of the tool also performs several functions. It holds a slide the slide is the same part that is holding the cartridge in re-capping position to the right. The slide has a spring-loaded extractor on the other end, which pulls out the finished cartridge. It is activated by the curved lever. The curved lever also acts as a cam to move the slide up or down just .030 or 30 thousandths of an inch. This provides tremendous force for pushing the cartridge case into the die and pulling it out. All in a small package. The curved lever bears on two hardened roller bearings inside the slide. One above and one below the lever. These roller bearings also increase the force and smooth operation of the lever. In original condition with ‘Manufactured by The Winchester Rep Arms CO- Newhaven CT U.S.A MCD 1894-PAT February 13 1894’ printed crisply to the body and 38-55. The original box is in very good condition along with instructions, a Winchester gun advertisement and a Winchester Gun Grease advertisement. The tool itself weighs just less than 1kg and was made to load the following cartridges: ‘38-55’. The outer box has been re-enforced with black tape. The price includes UK postage. 19516. (Above Drawers)
£225.00

*Royal Mint* 5oz Solid Silver Coin Commemorating the Birth of RJ Mitchell the Legendary Spitfire Designer, Boxed with Certificate of Authenticity. MISC 1025. - MISC 1025
Reginald Joseph Mitchell CBE FRAeS (20 May 1895 – 11 June 1937) was a British aircraft designer who worked for the Southampton aviation company Supermarine from 1916 until 1936. He is best known for designing racing seaplanes such as the Supermarine S.6B, and for leading the team that designed the Supermarine Spitfire. Born in Butt Lane, Staffordshire, Mitchell attended Hanley High School and afterwards worked as an apprentice at a locomotive engineering works, whilst also studying engineering and mathematics at night. In 1917 he moved to Southampton to join Supermarine. He was appointed Chief Engineer in 1920 and Technical Director in 1927. Between 1920 and 1936 he designed 24 aircraft, which included flying boats and racing seaplanes, light aircraft, fighters, and bombers. From 1925 to 1929 he worked on a series of racing seaplanes, built by Supermarine to compete in the Schneider Trophy competition, the final entry in the series being the Supermarine S.6B. The S.6B won the trophy in 1931. Mitchell was authorised by Supermarine to proceed with a new design, the Type 300, which went on to become the Spitfire. With only 2500 made - solid silver weighing 5oz, antique toned and hallmarked to the edge. Issued in 1995 it comes with padded, lined presentation box and certificate of authentication. The price includes UK delivery. MISC 1025. (Misc drawer)
£295.00

*RARE* Victorian or Earlier Medieval/Italian Renaissance Form Battle Shield With Ornate Decoration. Sn 13596 The Victorian era saw a revival of interest in objects from the renaissance and ancient medieval cultures that influenced architecture, decoratio - 13596
The Victorian era saw a revival of interest in objects from the renaissance and ancient medieval cultures that influenced architecture, decoration, furnishings and art. This renewed awareness led to an intense affinity of arms and armour from those periods of history and production of quality authentic reproduction arms and armour. This is a fine medieval/ renaissance form battle shield. Its excellent quality and form indicate that it is either a Victorian reproduction or possibly a much earlier piece. The iron shield is 24” diameter with a rope effect and riveted rim. The surface of the shield elegantly curves to form a conical point which in its original form would allow the carrier to strike opponent’s, allowing the shield to be used for both defence and attack. This form also provides strength to the structure and would assist deflection of striking weapons. The whole surface of the shield has beautifully etched panels in the Italian Renaissance style featuring religious, hunting, mythical and battle iconography. The shield retains its original shape and original 4 carry strap lugs. The rear of the shield has its original leather riveted padding, and a rope carry handle secured to 2 of the lugs. The shield has even patina and just one small crack approx. 5mm length to one side of the conical boss which is only visible on close inspection and does not detract from the attractiveness of the piece. The price for this quality shield worthy of further research includes UK delivery. Sn 13596
£875.00

SOLD SOLD (25/11) Italian Made/Pietta Navy Model Also Retailed as ‘The Sherrif Model’ (Colt Model 1851) 9mm Calibre Blank Firing/Side Venting Revolver with Fluted Cylinder. MISC 1023. - MISC 1023
The Colt M1851 Navy cap & ball revolver was a six-shot, single-action percussion weapon produced by Colt's Manufacturing Company. It saw widespread use in the American Civil War and on the American Western frontier. The Colt design lives on today in the form of quality live firing pistols true to the original Colt pistols, from Italian manufacturers Uberti, Pietta and Euro arms. This is a quality steel and brass downward venting copy of an 1851 Colt Navy percussion pistol firing a blank cartridge. This quality gun retains all its original blued finish to the cylinder and barrel together with brass to the frame. The manufacturer PIETTA – MADE IN ITALY is stamped to the right-hand side of the fluted barrel. The single action navy pistol has a foresight, rounded brass trigger guard and hardwood grips, which are all in excellent order. The barrel is blocked *see images* and it is side venting. The length of the pistol is 27 ½ cm. The pistol cocks and dry fires correctly and the price includes UK delivery. MISC 1023.
£0.00

Napoleonic Wars Era, c.1810, British Army Sergeant’s Spontoon. Sn - 22161
The spontoon was carried by a Sergeant in the British Army as a weapon of defence, and a symbol of discipline and authority. The long wooden shaft with a steel spear point was intended for use in protecting the regimental colours (King’s Colour and Regimental Colour) from being attacked and captured. The honour of guarding the colours was usually given to meritorious Sergeants, one or more of whom would accompany the Ensigns or junior Lieutenants to form a Colour Party. The regulation spontoon was around 7 to 9 feet in length and was in common use from the mid-17th to early 19th century. The short cross bar was to keep the blade from penetrating too deeply into the body of an enemy. In defence, it had a long reach and was of use when infantry had to repel cavalry. As muskets replaced pikes of earlier centuries, the spontoon became a symbol of authority and discipline. It was carried by Battalion Company Sergeants. This is a Napoleonic Wars era British army sergeants spontoon circa 1810. The Spontoon has an overall length of 83 inches with a iron head. The double edged blade measures 10 inches long with a 4 ½ inch cross guard and an overall length of 25 inches including the two attaching straps. The two strap are held onto the shaft by 3 screws on each side. The shaft is undamaged and the metal has a nice even patina. Due to the size of this item delivery will be by arrangement and within the UK mainland only. Sn 22161
£895.00

*Rare* WWII M31 German Messkit by Manufacturer Eduard Sommerfield Berlin (ESB 44). MISC 1022. - MISC 1022
An original messkit marked ‘ESB 44’ indicating manufacture by Eduard Sommerfield Berlin. The kit still has its brown paint which is classed as rare. The M31 or (Kochgeschirre) M31 ‘Alum’ is a 1.6l capacity cooking pot carried on the left side of the bread bag. The messkit is a cleverly engineered piece of equipment capable of serving as a cooking or eating vessel. It has a piece of wire acting as a handle which can also be used to hang over a fire to heat the food. They were originally made entirely from Aluminium, but from around 1940 the handle was manufactured in steel. This example is in very good order with all important brown paint. The price includes UK delivery. MISC 1022.
£195.00
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