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WW2 Era British Royal Navy Locker To Capt Jones DSO DSC HMS Walpole Containing A Collection Of Uniform, Dress Sword With Scabbard & Foul Weather Cover, 2 Large Ensign Flags & Ephemera . Sn 19345 - 19345
WW2 Era British Royal Navy Locker To Captain B. Jones DSO DSC HMS Walpole Containing A Collection Of Uniform, Dress Sword With Scabbard & Foul Weather Cover, 2 Large Ensign Flags, Cigarette Lighter, Smoking Pipe, Original Photographs Of Naval Officer’s & Of HMS Walpole. Sn 19345 HMS Walpole was a W-class destroyer of the Royal Navy. The ship was built under the 1916–17 programme in the 10th Destroyer order. Walpole was assigned to the 13th Destroyer Flotilla in the Grand Fleet after completion. she was assigned to the 11th Destroyer Flotilla in September 1939 and served until almost the end of the Second World War. Her role was mostly convoy escort duties, but she took part in two combined arms operations (Operations Amsterdam and Jubilee) and the D-day landings (Operation Neptune). She hit a mine on 6 January 1945 and was subsequently declared a constructive total loss and broken up at Thos. W. Ward Grays, Essex in March 1945. This is a collection of British Naval officer’s dress uniform consisting of dress jacket, trousers & duffle Coat, dress sword, 2 large Ensign flags, cigarette lighter smoking pipe & contemporary original photographs all contained in a Transit locker marked to Captain B. Jones DSO DSC Who Captained HMS Walpole Circa early 1938 – 22 Nov, 1938. The silk lined dress jacket has bullion insignia and all original brass Kings crown fouled anchor buttons. The lining has tears and service wear and minor old stable mothing. It is approx. UK size 38” chest. There are no labels or markings on the jacket. The dress trousers have no tears and are clean. They are approx. UK size 31” leg 38” waist. There are no labels or markings on the trousers. The hooded duffle coat is excellent made of heavy serge material it has a large hood, all of its wood toggle fasteners and neck strap secured by buttons. The inside of the jacket has 2 cloth labels 1 in good condition ‘Bentalls’ a retailer or manufacturer and remnants of another label marked ‘showerproof’ and ‘Medium’ (size approx. UK size 38” chest). The 2 large period RN ensign flags measure approx. 63” x 32”. They both have staining and minor holes consistent with being flown and stored. Their hems have original rope cords with hanging rings. The photographs consist of an original group photo of RN Officers in uniform with some original indistinct ink signatures, a portrait photo of an RN Officer who features in the front centre of the group photo with indistinct ink signature (we do not know if Captain Bond features in either of the photos), a small photo of a seated woman in contemporary dress most likely a wife or relative of one of the Officers & a contemporary photo of HMS Walpole mounted on card. There is also a used wooden smoking pipe and a Novelty gas lighter in the form of a lifebuoy ring with central Dolphin devices. The lever operated lighter has no gas and we have not fuelled it to test it. The RN dress sword has a clean single edged straight blade which is 31½” in length with central fuller (37 ½” overall). The blade is crisply etched with Naval fouled anchor & foliate panels on both sides together with King’s crown The riccaso is marked on one side by the manufacturer or retailer Whittaker (illustrated), the reverse has the ordnance acceptance proof star with inlaid roundel. It has a gilt brass Lion’s head with mane pommel and grip strap & full knuckle guard with the Royal Navy Kings Crown and fouled anchor motif. The sword’s fish skin grip with bullion wire binding is undamaged. The guard has a folding langet which has an indistinct engraved stylised monogram, the langet functions as it should, holding the sword securely in the scabbard. Attached to the guard is its bullion cord and portepee. The sword is complete with its black leather scabbard which has brass mounts and 2 hanging rings. The sword is accompanied by its original black patent leather cover which is worn & has shrunk with age. All are contained in the original Naval officer’s painted pine wood transit locker. The locker with a hinged lid and lock (key absent). The left and right aspects have heavy duty iron carry handles. The top of the lid has white paint lettering ‘Capt B. Jones RN’ and remnants of an original indistinct transit label. Due to size & weight delivery will be by arrangement and at cost. Sn 19345
£975.00

A Type 3 WWII Japanese Army Tunic. Sn 18555 - Sn 18555
A Type 3 (3 Shiki-Gun-i) WWII Japanese Army tunic. The Type 3 was introduced in 1943 and was similar to the Type 98 but was made of cheaper materials. Type 3 uniforms for enlisted men also consisted of only 3 size options compared to the 6 size options for the Type 98. It was produced in various shades of green. Officers could wear the uniform tunic open over a white or light green shirt with or without a black or green tie. Inside on one of the two buttoned internal breast pockets there is a badge with the maker ‘Tailor Koizumi & Co. Kanazawa’. There is a secret pocket with a Japanese symbol embroidered on it. There are two side pockets and two breast pockets to the front. Collar 16”, length 26” and armpit to armpit is 17”. There are a number of old ‘stable’ moth holes to the rear of the tunic. The price includes U.K. delivery. Sn 18555.
£400.00

WWII Japanese Late War khaki Hemp Summer Material Tunic and Trousers. Sn 18553 - Sn 18553
WWII Japanese Late War Hemp Material Tunic and trousers. Super coarse woven body, reminds me of a thick hemp material. One chest pocket. It has 5 black buttons with a cloverleaf design imprinted. It has been worn. Trousers 26” waist and 23” inside leg with a button fly and one front pocket. The tunic is 13” armpit to armpit, 14” collar and 23” in length with one front pocket. This is the type of uniform that was used for the last defence and home front units. The price includes U.K. delivery. Sn 18553
£375.00

**VERY RARE**COMPLETE & ORIGINAL**C1650 English Civil War Era Cromwell’s New Model Army ‘Ironsides’ Cavalry Horseman’s Lobster Tailed Helmet, Breast Plate & Back Armour With Correct Commonwealth Markings & Left Arm Gauntlet / Guard With Display Stand - 18572
The English Civil War (1642–1651) was a series of civil wars and political machinations between Parliamentarians & Royalists. The Parliamentary forces New Model Army was created in February 1645 as it was felt that a professional army would be more successful against the king’s army. It was a military unit that was to transform the English Civil War. The New Model Army's elite troops were its Regiments of Horse. They were armed and equipped in the style known at the time as harquebusiers, rather than as heavily armoured cuirassiers. They wore a back-and-front breastplate over a buff leather coat, which itself gave some protection against sword cuts, and normally a "lobster-tailed pot" helmet with a movable bar visor, and a bridle gauntlet on the left hand. Prince Rupert, the most respected officer fighting for the King, nick-named them the Ironsides as they seemed to cut through the enemy with ease. This is an original, complete and very rare set of C1650 ‘Ironsides’ armour consisting of Cavalry Horseman’s Lobster Tailed Helmet, Breast Plate & Back Armour With Correct Commonwealth Markings & Left Arm Gauntlet / Guard Complete With Wood Display Stand. The iron helmet has the correct dome skull with combe, riveted plate lobster tail neck guard. It also has riveted and vented steel cheek guards and adjustable central bar face guard. The helmet is approx. UK size 6. The chest and back armour made of thick iron are linked by riveted steel plates mounted on the shoulders of the back armour. The plates have adjustment holes which fasten to lugs on the breast plate. The armour is 15” tall (to the shoulder). It would fit approx 38” chest (over a coat as it would have been worn). The breast armour is curved with vertical ridge to provide strength and has a flared waist. A 2 piece leather belt riveted to the back armour has a brass buckle and secures the breast plate and back armour together when worn. The breast plate & back armour have correct period Commonwealth markings (illustrated). The Iron left arm guantlet / guard has the correct riveted edges and hinged riveted plate hand / knuckle guard. The gauntlet is 17” overall length. All metal of the helmet & armour has even patina consistent with age. This historic Cromwellian armour set is accompanied by the wooden display stand on which it was found. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 18572
£8,750.00

**RECENT HOUSE FIND**Victorian Cavalry Officer's Un-Dress' Leather Sabretache Pouch With Large Brass Queens Crown 16th The Queen's Lancers Badge. Sn 18227 - 18227
This is a scarce, original, Leather Sabretache Pouch With Large Brass Queens Crown 16th The Queen's Lancers Badge recently found in a Lake District house. A Sabretache is a flat bag or pouch, which was worn suspended from the belt of a Cavalry Officer together with the sabre. This Sabretache was found together with an original sepia photograph of the Lancer’s Officer. The name of the Officer is unknown but the card that the image is mounted on has a period hand written signature which is indistinct (the photograph is reproduced in image 3). In the image, the Officer is seen wearing his Lance cap which was found at the same time as the sword and is available separately on this website stock number Sn 18224. Also found was the Officer’s 1821 pattern sword and Pair of Lances with pennants available separately on this website Sn 18225 & 18226. The 16th The Queen's Lancers was a Cavalry Regiment of the British Army, first raised in 1759. It saw service for two centuries, before being amalgamated with the 5th Royal Irish Lancers to form the 16th/5th Lancers) in 1922. The Regiment was raised in 1759 by Colonel John Burgoyne as the 16th Regiment of (Light) Dragoons, being the second of the new Regiments of Light Dragoons; it was also known as Burgoyne's Light Horse. The Regiment was closely involved, undertaking several cavalry charges, in the action leading up to the capture of the French Garrison of Belle Île in April 1761 during the Seven Years' War. It also made a major contribution to the British victories against the Spaniards at the Battle of Valencia de Alcántara in August 1762 and at the Battle of Vila Velha in October 1762 during the Anglo-Spanish War. In 1766 the Regiment was renamed after Queen Charlotte as the 2nd (or The Queen's) Regiment of (Light) Dragoons, the number being an attempt to create a new numbering system for the Light Dragoon Regiments. However, the old system was quickly re-established, with the Regiment returning as the 16th (The Queen's) Regiment of (Light) Dragoons in 1769. The Regiment arrived in New York in October 1776 for service in the American Revolutionary War. It was involved in fighting at the Battle of White Plains in October 1776, the Battle of Brandywine in September 1777 and the Battle of Germantown in October 1777 before seeing more action at the Battle of Crooked Billet in May 1778, the Battle of Barren Hill later that month and the Battle of Monmouth in June 1778. The Regiment returned to England in spring 1779. The Regiment next landed at Ostend in April 1793 for service in the Flanders Campaign and was present at the Siege of Valenciennes in June 1793, the Siege of Dunkirk in August 1793 and the Siege of Landrecies in April 1794. It also took part in the Battle of Beaumont in April 1794, the Battle of Willems in May 1794 and the Battle of Tournay in later that month before returning to England in February 1796. The Regiment was then based in Ireland between autumn 1802 and 1805. During the Napoleonic Wars the Regiment were ordered to support Sir Arthur Wellesley's Army on the Iberian Peninsula and landed at Lisbon in April 1809. The Regiment fought at the Second Battle of Porto in May 1809, the Battle of Talavera in July 1809 and the Siege of Ciudad Rodrigo in April 1810. The Regiment also saw action at the Battle of Bussaco in September 1810 the Battle of Sabugal in April 1811 and the Battle of Fuentes de Oñoro in May 1811. It next fought at the Battle of Salamanca in July 1812, the Siege of Burgos in September 1812 and the Battle of Vitoria in June 1813. It was next in action at the Siege of San Sebastián in August 1813 and having advanced into France, at the Battle of Nivelle in November 1813. The regiment took part in the Hundred Days landing at Ostend in May 1815. It charged with John Vandeleur's Cavalry Brigade at the Battle of Waterloo in June 1815. After the battle, their commander, Lieutenant-colonel James Hay, lay so badly injured that he could not be moved from the field for eight days. The Regiment had been the sole British Cavalry Regiment to serve throughout the Peninsular War and at the Hundred Days. In the Victorian era, the Regiment was dispatched to Ireland in March 1816 where it was re-designated as a Lancer Regiment in September 1816, becoming the 16th (The Queen's) Regiment of (Light) Dragoons (Lancers). It returned from Ireland in June 1819 and was sent to India in 1822 where it saw action, using lances, against the Marathas at the Siege of Bharatpur in January 1826. It saw action again at the capture of Ghuznee in July 1839 during the First Anglo-Afghan War and at the Battle of Maharajpore in December 1843 during the Gwalior Campaign. It also took part in the Battle of Aliwal in January 1846, when the Regiment charged and dispersed a body of Sikhs ten times its size, and also fought at the Battle of Sobraon in February 1846 during the First Anglo-Sikh War. The Regiment’s title was simplified to the 16th (The Queen's) Lancers in 1861. It served in India between 1865 and 1876 and again between 1890 and 1899. Prior to the Boer Wars 1899-1902 the Regiment was awarded Battle Honours: Talavera, Fuentes d'Onor, Salamanca, Vittoria, Nive, Peninsula, Waterloo, Bhurtpore, Ghuznee 1839, Afghanistan 1839, Maharajpore, Aliwal, Sobraon. This 16th Lancer’s Sabretache is all original and as found and un-messed with. The sabretache measures 12” x 10 ½” at its widest point (closed). The front is made of hard boiled black leather which has scuffs and service wear to be expected. It has a retaining strap with eyelet that fastens to a brass stud on the body of the pouch (the tip of the retaining strap has become detached at one end but could easily be replaced). It has a hinged lid which reveals a large pocket, with integral smaller pocket with flap cover secured by leather strip with eyelet and brass stud . The top of the Sabretache has 2 brass belt rings and the rear has a large pocket with full flap cover and brass stud fastener. The front cover of the sabretache is mounted with large brass Queens Crown and Royal Cypher ‘VR’ (Victoria Regina) 16th Lancer’s badge with battle honours. The badge is secured to the cover by a series of brass screw bolts. The price for this Sabretache worthy of further research includes UK delivery. Sn 18227
£1,495.00

MINT, Victorian British Army, Scottish Black Watch Regiment 5 Tassel Horse Hair Sporran With Leather Pouch & Regiment Device Cantle. Sn 18029 - 18029
The Black Watch, 3rd Battalion, Royal Regiment of Scotland (3 SCOTS) is an infantry battalion of the Royal Regiment of Scotland. The regiment was created as part of the Childers Reforms in 1881, when the 42nd (Royal Highland) Regiment of Foot (The Black Watch) was amalgamated with the 73rd (Perthshire) Regiment of Foot. It was known as The Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) from 1881 to 1931 and The Black Watch (Royal Highland Regiment) from 1931 to 2006. This is a near mint, Victorian era five tassel Sporran to the Cameron Highlanders. The white horse hair sporran has 5 black horse hair tassels, with copper gilt cantle with thistle border and centred Regimental motif on a stippled ground. It has its red leather pouch with flap covered pocket and 2 belt loops. There are no visible date or manufacturer marks. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 18029
£375.00

WW2 Battle Of Britain Era 1940 Dated British Air Ministry RAF Medical Officer’s Red Cross Armband To Dr Or Mr R.H. French. Sn 17414 - 17414
Active from 1918 to present date, Medical Officers are the doctors of the RAF and have specialist expertise in aviation medicine / surgery to support aircrew and their protective equipment. Medical officers also carry out Aeromedical evacuations, providing vital assistance on search-and-rescue missions or emergency relief flights worldwide. This is an original WW2 dated RAF Medical Officer’s armband to a named Medical officer. It is made of white cotton material and has a stitched patch red cross centrally mounted. The back is stamped with King’s Crown above A.M (Air Ministry) and 1940 date (The Battle Of Britain was fought during Summer & Autumn 1940). It is also stamped ‘Dr (or Mr) R.H. French’ no doubt the RAF Medical Officer or Surgeon / Consultant who was issued with this armband. The material has old staining consistent with age and service use but the material and stitching are intact with no mothing. The price for this armband worthy of further research regarding the Medical Officer’s name includes UK delivery. Sn 17414
£145.00

WW2 1944 British WD RAF Lightweight Tropical Bush Shirt / Jacket By Ballymena Mfg Co With Cloth Formation Insignia, 1942 Trousers By Blond Brothers, 1945 Belt By Johnston Allen Co Ltd. Sn 17404:3 - 17404:3
This is an original WW2 British RAF lightweight tropical bush jacket with removable belt & trousers. The light cotton jacket has chest and hip patch pockets with flaps and buttons. The jacket has its original RAF Kings crown buttons (the top collar button is plain). The epaulettes and shoulders have cloth formation insignia. The inside of the jacket has an excellent clean WD size and manufacturer label together with 1944 date (illustrated). The tropical trousers have open top hip pockets and press stud fly. The rear of the trousers has a clean WD size and manufacturer label together with 1942 date. The inside of the trousers has a crisp AM air ministry ink stamp (all illustrated). The belt has a clean WD size and manufacturer label together with 1945 date (illustrated). All material & stitching are intact with no mothing. The price for this WW2 RAF uniform collection includes UK delivery. Sn 17404:3
£395.00

Boer War / WW1 Era British 8th Scottish VB (Volunteer Battalion) The Kings Liverpool Regiment 2 Peice White Metal Clasp / Buckle & Uniform Leather Waist Belt. L 281 - L 281
The Liverpool Scottish, known diminutively as "the Scottish", is a unit of the British Army, part of the Army Reserve (formerly the Territorial Army), raised in 1900 as an infantry battalion of the King's (Liverpool Regiment). The Liverpool Scottish became affiliated to the Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders in the 1920s and formally transferred to the regiment in 1937 with its identity preserved. Service in the Regiment in the First World War was extensive and the Liverpool Scottish was one of the first territorial battalions to arrive on the Western Front when it deployed in November 1914. Approximately 1,000 of more than 10,000 men who served with the Scottish died during the war. This is an original 8th Scottish VB The Kings Liverpool Regiment belt clasp / buckle in white metal. The buckle / clasp locks together to form the Regiment badge. The metal is undamaged and clean. There are no visible manufacturer or date marks.The waist belt is dark brown leather and it has a very nice original patina. The belt is in excellent condition. It is 36" long, adjustable to approx. 38” waist. The belt has two copper riveted leather loops and 2 brass belt bars with prongs for size adjustment . The price includes UK delivery. L 281
£295.00

RESERVED RESERVED Early WW2 1940 British WD Army No.2 Leather Jerkin Size 3 By Miller. U 375 - U 375
This is an excellent condition original British Army Tan leather Jerkin. It is made of rugged, supple Tan leather. The Jerkin has superb reinforced stitching around the edges, arm holes and button holes. It has it's original 4 large brown coloured buttons which are secure and have their original stitching. It has a thick khaki cloth lining with leather reinforcement patches stitched into the armpit areas and behind the buttons. The liner has a label with manufacturer and size details together with War Dept arrow, printed in ink 'JERKINS, LEATHER, N0.2, Size No 3, Height 5' 11" to 6' 2" Breast Over Jacket 40" to 46" S.Miller'. The label is also dated ‘2nd Jan 1940’. The lining is ink stamped with WD and arrow above ‘240’. The price includes UK delivery. U 375
£0.00
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