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January auction of Toys, Arms and Armour and Militaria
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West Street Auction Galleries
Lewes, East Sussex
BN7 2NJ
United Kingdom
January auction of Toys, Arms and Armour and Militaria

Auction dates
04 Jan 2016 10:30 GMT
Lots: 1-385
05 Jan 2016 11:00 GMT
Lots: 501-793
Viewing dates
30 Dec 2015 09:00 - 13:00 GMT
30 Dec 2015 14:00 - 17:00 GMT
31 Dec 2015 09:00 - 13:00 GMT
31 Dec 2015 14:00 - 16:00 GMT
04 Jan 2016 09:00 - 10:00 GMT
05 Jan 2016 09:00 - 10:30 GMT
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“The 2nd City of London Regiment (Royal Fusiliers) in The Great War (1914-19)”, by Maj W E Grey,
Lot 536
“The 2nd City of London Regiment (Royal Fusiliers) in The Great War (1914-19)”, by Maj W E Grey,
85 GBP
40 - 50 GBP
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104 early 20th century photographs of helmets, including a few badges, all identified, mounted in
Lot 537
104 early 20th century photographs of helmets, including a few badges, all identified, mounted in
45 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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296 military postcards in 3 albums, cavalry and infantry regts, also a number of scraps taken from
Lot 538
296 military postcards in 3 albums, cavalry and infantry regts, also a number of scraps taken from
50 GBP
75 - 100 GBP
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An album of 42 National Army Museum postal covers, featuring British regiments, uniforms,
Lot 539
An album of 42 National Army Museum postal covers, featuring British regiments, uniforms,
30 GBP
25 - 35 GBP
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A War Office printed letter signed by Lord Palmerston, and dated 28th Feb 1817, regarding the pay
Lot 540
A War Office printed letter signed by Lord Palmerston, and dated 28th Feb 1817, regarding the pay
20 GBP
30 - 40 GBP
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An interesting soldier’s “Collins Portable Diary” for 1915, named on the fly leaf to “Private V.E.
Lot 541
An interesting soldier’s “Collins Portable Diary” for 1915, named on the fly leaf to “Private V.E.
160 GBP
80 - 100 GBP
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An interesting WWII Sussex Police typed copy “Flying Bomb Attacks ‘Photomaps’” containing approx
Lot 542
An interesting WWII Sussex Police typed copy “Flying Bomb Attacks ‘Photomaps’” containing approx
700 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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R100 airship. A unique archive of R100 Airship related material, pertaining to Henry Cumley, a Derby
Lot 543
R100 airship. A unique archive of R100 Airship related material, pertaining to Henry Cumley, a Derby
650 GBP
500 - 600 GBP
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A small archive of material relating to Rolls Royce, including a sepia photograph of a line up of
Lot 544
A small archive of material relating to Rolls Royce, including a sepia photograph of a line up of
100 GBP
100 - 120 GBP
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A quantity of mainly ephemera relating to H. Cumley, including a coloured print of the R100 above
Lot 545
A quantity of mainly ephemera relating to H. Cumley, including a coloured print of the R100 above
80 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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2 French coloured lithographs, “Types Militaires”, of mounted Chasseur and Gendarmerie
Lot 546
2 French coloured lithographs, “Types Militaires”, of mounted Chasseur and Gendarmerie
0 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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A coloured print “Regiments of Foot: 66th (The Berkshire) Regt”, showing mounted, company and
Lot 547
A coloured print “Regiments of Foot: 66th (The Berkshire) Regt”, showing mounted, company and
25 GBP
50 - 70 GBP
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14 neatly executed watercolour sketches of individual full dress uniform, cavalry, guards, infantry,
Lot 548
14 neatly executed watercolour sketches of individual full dress uniform, cavalry, guards, infantry,
90 GBP
150 - 160 GBP
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“Deutschlands Heer und Flotte, Germany’s Army and Navy, 1899”, a beautifully produced bilingual
Lot 549
“Deutschlands Heer und Flotte, Germany’s Army and Navy, 1899”, a beautifully produced bilingual
200 GBP
50 - 70 GBP
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A small assortment of Third Reich ephemera, including printed letter sheet from Ravensbrueck
Lot 550
A small assortment of Third Reich ephemera, including printed letter sheet from Ravensbrueck
90 GBP
40 - 50 GBP
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A small quantity of Third Reich and other WWII related ephemera, including two counterfeit Bank of
Lot 551
A small quantity of Third Reich and other WWII related ephemera, including two counterfeit Bank of
250 GBP
40 - 50 GBP
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A large German sepia photograph of a group of soldiers of the “2nd Baden Grenadier Regiment
Lot 552
A large German sepia photograph of a group of soldiers of the “2nd Baden Grenadier Regiment
60 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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A folio of 12 large (12” x 16”) monochrome prints of pencil portraits of individual SS officers
Lot 553
A folio of 12 large (12” x 16”) monochrome prints of pencil portraits of individual SS officers
110 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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A quantity of Third Reich badges, insignia etc, including Luftwaffe aluminium cap badge, Police
Lot 554
A quantity of Third Reich badges, insignia etc, including Luftwaffe aluminium cap badge, Police
160 GBP
50 - 100 GBP
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6 Third Reich medals: Faithful Service Decoration in silver for 25 years, West Wall medal, War Merit
Lot 555
6 Third Reich medals: Faithful Service Decoration in silver for 25 years, West Wall medal, War Merit
70 GBP
50 - 80 GBP
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3 Third Reich medals: 1939 Iron Cross 2nd class, with ribbon, in its original printed paper
Lot 556
3 Third Reich medals: 1939 Iron Cross 2nd class, with ribbon, in its original printed paper
90 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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1939 Iron Cross 1st Class, unmarked. GC, in an unrelated case.
Lot 557
1939 Iron Cross 1st Class, unmarked. GC, in an unrelated case.
45 GBP
50 - 80 GBP
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6 Third Reich medals: Faithful Service Decoration in gilt for 40 years service (gilt worn), 2
Lot 558
6 Third Reich medals: Faithful Service Decoration in gilt for 40 years service (gilt worn), 2
60 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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A Third Reich Hitler Youth 1939 Gausieger award, by G Brehmer, Merkneukirchen. GC (minor wear, red
Lot 559
A Third Reich Hitler Youth 1939 Gausieger award, by G Brehmer, Merkneukirchen. GC (minor wear, red
70 GBP
50 - 80 GBP
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A Third Reich Police long service cross, in silver for 18 years, the lower edge of the cross
Lot 560
A Third Reich Police long service cross, in silver for 18 years, the lower edge of the cross
110 GBP
60 - 120 GBP
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A Third Reich Knights Cross of the War Merit Cross, the lower arm marked on the underside with “900”
Lot 561
A Third Reich Knights Cross of the War Merit Cross, the lower arm marked on the underside with “900”
210 GBP
200 - 400 GBP
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A rare Third Reich Luftwaffe Roll of Honour clasp, in gilt, mounted with 4 prongs on a 3½” length of
Lot 562
A rare Third Reich Luftwaffe Roll of Honour clasp, in gilt, mounted with 4 prongs on a 3½” length of
330 GBP
180 - 220 GBP
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A Third Reich Infantry Assault badge in silver, unmarked, with solid back and round pin, the back
Lot 563
A Third Reich Infantry Assault badge in silver, unmarked, with solid back and round pin, the back
80 GBP
30 - 40 GBP
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A Third Reich General Assault badge for 25 engagements, of good quality WM construction, by JFS (
Lot 564
A Third Reich General Assault badge for 25 engagements, of good quality WM construction, by JFS (
290 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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A Third Reich triangular cloth party pennant, 11½” x 6½”; 2 similar printed paper pennants; and a
Lot 565
A Third Reich triangular cloth party pennant, 11½” x 6½”; 2 similar printed paper pennants; and a
65 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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A large Third Reich party wall drape, approximately 192” x 56” (approx. 4.8 x 1.4m). GC (a few small
Lot 566
A large Third Reich party wall drape, approximately 192” x 56” (approx. 4.8 x 1.4m). GC (a few small
250 GBP
300 - 350 GBP
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3 well painted model figures, of WWII German Luftwaffe General and Luftwaffe Fighter Pilot, and SS
Lot 567
3 well painted model figures, of WWII German Luftwaffe General and Luftwaffe Fighter Pilot, and SS
30 GBP
40 - 50 GBP
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A Third Reich DRK (German Red Cross) officer’s aluminium buckle, the reverse stamped “Ges Gesche”
Lot 568
A Third Reich DRK (German Red Cross) officer’s aluminium buckle, the reverse stamped “Ges Gesche”
120 GBP
125 - 150 GBP
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A full length black leather coat for a woman (?), with large domed leather covered buttons, belt,
Lot 569
A full length black leather coat for a woman (?), with large domed leather covered buttons, belt,
95 GBP
100 - 120 GBP
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A Third Reich DAF official’s peaked cap, with patent leather peak, woven black band with oak
Lot 570
A Third Reich DAF official’s peaked cap, with patent leather peak, woven black band with oak
130 GBP
100 - 120 GBP
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A Third Reich Naval officer’s peaked cap, with bullion embroidered wreath, eagle and rim to cloth
Lot 571
A Third Reich Naval officer’s peaked cap, with bullion embroidered wreath, eagle and rim to cloth
450 GBP
150 - 175 GBP
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A Prussian enlisted man’s pickelhaube, with leather skull, grey steel badge and fittings, and
Lot 572
A Prussian enlisted man’s pickelhaube, with leather skull, grey steel badge and fittings, and
330 GBP
250 - 400 GBP
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A Third Reich Cavalry officer’s sword, plated blade 33½”, by Anton Winger Jr, the brass stirrup
Lot 573
A Third Reich Cavalry officer’s sword, plated blade 33½”, by Anton Winger Jr, the brass stirrup
350 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A Third Reich Fire Department dress sidearm, plated blade 7¾”, with early style Eickhorn mark, the
Lot 574
A Third Reich Fire Department dress sidearm, plated blade 7¾”, with early style Eickhorn mark, the
55 GBP
60 - 100 GBP
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A scarce Third Reich Hitler Youth “Honour Knife”, plated blade 5¾” etched with “Blut und Ehre!” in
Lot 575
A scarce Third Reich Hitler Youth “Honour Knife”, plated blade 5¾” etched with “Blut und Ehre!” in
410 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A Third Reich SA dagger with partly erased Rohm inscription, by E P & S, Solingen, the name only
Lot 576
A Third Reich SA dagger with partly erased Rohm inscription, by E P & S, Solingen, the name only
300 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A Third Reich RAD subordinate’s hewer, by Krebs, in its scabbard. Basically GC (worn overall and
Lot 577
A Third Reich RAD subordinate’s hewer, by Krebs, in its scabbard. Basically GC (worn overall and
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400 - 600 GBP
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4 North American Indian re-enactment items: an axe with the head made from a flat pebble, a club
Lot 578
4 North American Indian re-enactment items: an axe with the head made from a flat pebble, a club
55 GBP
30 - 40 GBP
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A re-enactment uniform, American War of Independence, comprising black tricorne hat, scarlet coatee
Lot 579
A re-enactment uniform, American War of Independence, comprising black tricorne hat, scarlet coatee
60 GBP
50 - 100 GBP
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3 copy pickelhaubes: Brunswick officer’s; Prussian Grenadier officer’s; and ditto OR’s. GC
Lot 580
3 copy pickelhaubes: Brunswick officer’s; Prussian Grenadier officer’s; and ditto OR’s. GC
120 GBP
75 - 150 GBP
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A similar lot: Oldenburg officer’s with WM badge and fittings; Bavarian officer’s; and Prussian OR’
Lot 581
A similar lot: Oldenburg officer’s with WM badge and fittings; Bavarian officer’s; and Prussian OR’
140 GBP
75 - 150 GBP
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A similar lot: Bavarian Reservist officer’s; Bavarian OR’s (one cockade missing); and another with
Lot 582
A similar lot: Bavarian Reservist officer’s; Bavarian OR’s (one cockade missing); and another with
180 GBP
75 - 150 GBP
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A similar lot: Prussian Dragoon officer’s; 33rd and 34th Infantry Reservist officer’s; and Baden
Lot 583
A similar lot: Prussian Dragoon officer’s; 33rd and 34th Infantry Reservist officer’s; and Baden
180 GBP
75 - 150 GBP
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A similar lot: officer’s with Guard eagle and star; Bavarian OR’s; and Baden OR’s GC
Lot 584
A similar lot: officer’s with Guard eagle and star; Bavarian OR’s; and Baden OR’s GC
200 GBP
75 - 150 GBP
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A copy Saxon Guard Cavalry Regiment officer’s tombak helmet, no crest; and Prussian Dragoon
Lot 585
A copy Saxon Guard Cavalry Regiment officer’s tombak helmet, no crest; and Prussian Dragoon
140 GBP
70 - 100 GBP
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A copy Garde du Corps tombak helmet, with enamelled Guarde star plate, no crest; and an Oldenburg
Lot 586
A copy Garde du Corps tombak helmet, with enamelled Guarde star plate, no crest; and an Oldenburg
140 GBP
50 - 100 GBP
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A copy Saxon Guard Cavalry Regiment officer’s tombak helmet, with silver and gilt star plate, no
Lot 587
A copy Saxon Guard Cavalry Regiment officer’s tombak helmet, with silver and gilt star plate, no
100 GBP
50 - 100 GBP
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A copy Saxon Guard Cavalry officer’s brass helmet, with bi-metal star plate and spike; and a
Lot 588
A copy Saxon Guard Cavalry officer’s brass helmet, with bi-metal star plate and spike; and a
140 GBP
50 - 100 GBP
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A copy classical Greek “hoplite’s” helmet, of sheet steel construction painted to resemble
Lot 589
A copy classical Greek “hoplite’s” helmet, of sheet steel construction painted to resemble
60 GBP
50 - 100 GBP
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Approx 200 large buttons, mostly officers, cavalry, infantry, corps, staff, naval, marine etc,
Lot 590
Approx 200 large buttons, mostly officers, cavalry, infantry, corps, staff, naval, marine etc,
270 GBP
300 - 320 GBP
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A fascinating small assortment of Inspectorate of Clothing sealed pattern clothing accessories etc,
Lot 591
A fascinating small assortment of Inspectorate of Clothing sealed pattern clothing accessories etc,
80 GBP
40 - 50 GBP
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Approx 50 items rank insignia, mostly gilt or embroidered chevrons on scarlet, blue, khaki, cloth,
Lot 592
Approx 50 items rank insignia, mostly gilt or embroidered chevrons on scarlet, blue, khaki, cloth,
75 GBP
40 - 50 GBP
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46 USA cloth insignia, including 11th, 13th, 17th, 70th, 85th, 101st Divisions, Airborne Glider,
Lot 593
46 USA cloth insignia, including 11th, 13th, 17th, 70th, 85th, 101st Divisions, Airborne Glider,
70 GBP
60 - 100 GBP
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65 Canadian cloth shoulder titles, cavalry, infantry and corps mostly different; 2 ERII air force
Lot 594
65 Canadian cloth shoulder titles, cavalry, infantry and corps mostly different; 2 ERII air force
120 GBP
40 - 50 GBP
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15 Australian cloth shoulder titles, cavalry, infantry and corps; a “Working Sample” crossed rifles
Lot 595
15 Australian cloth shoulder titles, cavalry, infantry and corps; a “Working Sample” crossed rifles
50 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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