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

Auction dates
16 May 2016 10:30 BST
Lots: 1001-1308
17 May 2016 11:00 BST
Lots: 1-63 & 301-487
18 May 2016 11:00 BST
Lots: 64-250
18 May 2016 14:30 BST
Lots: 488-583
Viewing dates
12 May 2016 09:00 - 13:00 BST
12 May 2016 14:00 - 17:00 BST
13 May 2016 09:00 - 13:00 BST
13 May 2016 14:00 - 17:00 BST
16 May 2016 09:00 - 10:00 BST
17 May 2016 09:00 - 10:30 BST
18 May 2016 09:00 - 10:30 BST
Auction currency
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A Third Reich Diplomat’s peaked cap, with large metal insignia, gold bullion piping, and silver
Lot 411
A Third Reich Diplomat’s peaked cap, with large metal insignia, gold bullion piping, and silver
450 GBP
450 - 500 GBP
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A Third Reich Luftwaffe NCO’s peaked cap, with aluminium insignia, red piping, and replacement
Lot 412
A Third Reich Luftwaffe NCO’s peaked cap, with aluminium insignia, red piping, and replacement
210 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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†A good Third Reich Luftwaffe officer’s private purchase Erel Patent peaked cap, with silver bullion
Lot 413
†A good Third Reich Luftwaffe officer’s private purchase Erel Patent peaked cap, with silver bullion
440 GBP
250 - 400 GBP
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A Third Reich Army officer’s type peaked cap, with green top, black band, fibre peak and silver
Lot 414
A Third Reich Army officer’s type peaked cap, with green top, black band, fibre peak and silver
160 GBP
175 - 200 GBP
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†A good Third Reich Wehrmacht officer’s extra quality peaked cap, with apple green piping, dark
Lot 415
†A good Third Reich Wehrmacht officer’s extra quality peaked cap, with apple green piping, dark
300 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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†A good WWI German officer’s peaked cap, the dark blue crown with white piping, the black velvet
Lot 416
†A good WWI German officer’s peaked cap, the dark blue crown with white piping, the black velvet
85 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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An SS peaked cap, with black velvet band, pink binding, metal insignia and silver bullion cords, the
Lot 417
An SS peaked cap, with black velvet band, pink binding, metal insignia and silver bullion cords, the
1,000 GBP
650 - 700 GBP
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A Third Reich Waffen SS Panzer officer’s peaked cap, of field grey with pink piping, black velvet
Lot 418
A Third Reich Waffen SS Panzer officer’s peaked cap, of field grey with pink piping, black velvet
1,350 GBP
1,350 - 1,400 GBP
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†A good WWII German Afrika Korps tropical helmet, dark khaki with grey leather trim and metal shield
Lot 419
†A good WWII German Afrika Korps tropical helmet, dark khaki with grey leather trim and metal shield
230 GBP
100 - 200 GBP
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†An Imperial German NCO’s sword, slender curved and fullered blade 32½”, sharpened for service,
Lot 420
†An Imperial German NCO’s sword, slender curved and fullered blade 32½”, sharpened for service,
0 GBP
70 - 90 GBP
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A Saxony NCO’s sword, straight fullered blade 30½”, brass hilt with pierced turn up sideguard
Lot 421
A Saxony NCO’s sword, straight fullered blade 30½”, brass hilt with pierced turn up sideguard
100 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A good quality WWI German trench dagger, Nahkampfmesser, the typical blade 5¾” subsequently
Lot 422
A good quality WWI German trench dagger, Nahkampfmesser, the typical blade 5¾” subsequently
0 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A Third Reich Hitler Youth knife, Fartenmesser, the blade with no motto and stamped with RZM mark
Lot 423
A Third Reich Hitler Youth knife, Fartenmesser, the blade with no motto and stamped with RZM mark
130 GBP
125 - 150 GBP
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A Third Reich Hitler Youth knife, Fartenmesser, the blade with no motto and stamped with RZM mark
Lot 424
A Third Reich Hitler Youth knife, Fartenmesser, the blade with no motto and stamped with RZM mark
130 GBP
125 - 150 GBP
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A good Hitler Youth knife, Fartenmesser, the blade etched with motto and stamped with mark of Carl
Lot 425
A good Hitler Youth knife, Fartenmesser, the blade etched with motto and stamped with mark of Carl
440 GBP
150 - 175 GBP
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A WWII Italian military knife, SE blade 8¼”, marked “R” at forte, plain wooden grips secured by 3
Lot 426
A WWII Italian military knife, SE blade 8¼”, marked “R” at forte, plain wooden grips secured by 3
0 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A Third Reich SA dagger with partly erased Rohm inscription, and partly erased mark of E P & S,
Lot 427
A Third Reich SA dagger with partly erased Rohm inscription, and partly erased mark of E P & S,
350 GBP
350 - 400 GBP
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A Third Reich SA dagger, by J P Sauer & Sohn, Suhl, with nickel silver mounts, the crosspiece
Lot 428
A Third Reich SA dagger, by J P Sauer & Sohn, Suhl, with nickel silver mounts, the crosspiece
340 GBP
350 - 400 GBP
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A similar dagger, by A. Evertz, Solingen, and with RZM mark over “M7/85”, with nickel silver mounts,
Lot 429
A similar dagger, by A. Evertz, Solingen, and with RZM mark over “M7/85”, with nickel silver mounts,
250 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A similar dagger, by Ed. Wusthof, Solingen, with nickel silver mounts, the crosspiece stamped “
Lot 430
A similar dagger, by Ed. Wusthof, Solingen, with nickel silver mounts, the crosspiece stamped “
280 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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A similar dagger, by Gebr Heller, with nickel silver mounts, the crosspiece stamped “Th” (SA Group
Lot 431
A similar dagger, by Gebr Heller, with nickel silver mounts, the crosspiece stamped “Th” (SA Group
240 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A similar dagger, by G Felix, Gloriawerk, Solingen, with nickel silver mounts, the crosspiece
Lot 432
A similar dagger, by G Felix, Gloriawerk, Solingen, with nickel silver mounts, the crosspiece
210 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A similar dagger, by Robert Herder, Solingen, with nickel silver mounts, the crosspiece stamped “Wm”
Lot 433
A similar dagger, by Robert Herder, Solingen, with nickel silver mounts, the crosspiece stamped “Wm”
160 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A Third Reich 1st pattern Luftwaffe officer’s dagger, by SMF, Solingen, the blade stamped “III/Fl
Lot 434
A Third Reich 1st pattern Luftwaffe officer’s dagger, by SMF, Solingen, the blade stamped “III/Fl
400 GBP
400 - 450 GBP
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A Third Reich 2nd pattern Luftwaffe officer’s dagger, with unmarked blade, the hilt with wire
Lot 435
A Third Reich 2nd pattern Luftwaffe officer’s dagger, with unmarked blade, the hilt with wire
200 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A similar dagger, by Tiger, Solingen, in its sheath. GC (the blade slightly repointed). Plate 3
Lot 436
A similar dagger, by Tiger, Solingen, in its sheath. GC (the blade slightly repointed). Plate 3
240 GBP
400 - 450 GBP
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A similar dagger, with unmarked blade and wire bound orange grip, in its sheath. GC (the sheath with
Lot 437
A similar dagger, with unmarked blade and wire bound orange grip, in its sheath. GC (the sheath with
280 GBP
400 - 450 GBP
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A Third Reich Army officer’s dagger, by WKC, Solingen, the silver plated hilt with orange grip and
Lot 438
A Third Reich Army officer’s dagger, by WKC, Solingen, the silver plated hilt with orange grip and
290 GBP
400 - 450 GBP
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A similar dagger, by Original Eickhorn, the silver plated hilt with orange grip, in its sheath,
Lot 439
A similar dagger, by Original Eickhorn, the silver plated hilt with orange grip, in its sheath,
300 GBP
350 - 400 GBP
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A Third Reich Naval officer’s dagger, by E.u.F. Horster, Solingen, the blade etched with fouled
Lot 440
A Third Reich Naval officer’s dagger, by E.u.F. Horster, Solingen, the blade etched with fouled
400 GBP
400 - 450 GBP
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A fine collection of 115 different officer’s large buttons, c 1920, representing all the regiments
Lot 441
A fine collection of 115 different officer’s large buttons, c 1920, representing all the regiments
150 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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25 naval cap tallies: HMS Alacrity (NW), Alfriston (NW), Andromeda (NW), Attacker (NW), Berwick (S),
Lot 442
25 naval cap tallies: HMS Alacrity (NW), Alfriston (NW), Andromeda (NW), Attacker (NW), Berwick (S),
40 GBP
50 - 100 GBP
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A similar lot of 25 naval cap tallies: HMS Albion (S, paint spotted), Anson. (OW), Artifex. (OW),
Lot 443
A similar lot of 25 naval cap tallies: HMS Albion (S, paint spotted), Anson. (OW), Artifex. (OW),
40 GBP
50 - 100 GBP
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A similar lot of 26 naval cap tallies: HMS Shoulton (OW), Tyne. (OW), Vivid. (S, tied), Wave. (
Lot 444
A similar lot of 26 naval cap tallies: HMS Shoulton (OW), Tyne. (OW), Vivid. (S, tied), Wave. (
100 GBP
50 - 100 GBP
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A similar lot of 25 naval cap tallies: HMS Alert (OW), Anglesey (OW), Armada (OW), Cambria (OW),
Lot 445
A similar lot of 25 naval cap tallies: HMS Alert (OW), Anglesey (OW), Armada (OW), Cambria (OW),
50 GBP
50 - 100 GBP
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A similar lot of 21 naval cap tallies: HMS Scott (NW), Smiter (NW), Sussex. (OW, worn and
Lot 446
A similar lot of 21 naval cap tallies: HMS Scott (NW), Smiter (NW), Sussex. (OW, worn and
55 GBP
50 - 100 GBP
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A similar lot of 27 naval cap tallies: HMS Ark Royal (OW), Caledonia (OW), Cardiff (S),
Lot 447
A similar lot of 27 naval cap tallies: HMS Ark Royal (OW), Caledonia (OW), Cardiff (S),
90 GBP
50 - 100 GBP
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A similar lot of 25 naval cap tallies: HMS Arrow (OW), Barrosa. (S, shortened), Beachampton (OW),
Lot 448
A similar lot of 25 naval cap tallies: HMS Arrow (OW), Barrosa. (S, shortened), Beachampton (OW),
95 GBP
50 - 100 GBP
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A similar lot of 22 naval cap tallies: HMS Brazen (NW), Berkley (NW), Chatham (NW), Cornwall (NW),
Lot 449
A similar lot of 22 naval cap tallies: HMS Brazen (NW), Berkley (NW), Chatham (NW), Cornwall (NW),
55 GBP
50 - 100 GBP
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A similar lot of 25 naval cap tallies: HMS Antrim (OW), Bacchante (OW), Caldy (S), Caledonia. (
Lot 450
A similar lot of 25 naval cap tallies: HMS Antrim (OW), Bacchante (OW), Caldy (S), Caledonia. (
40 GBP
50 - 100 GBP
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A similar lot of 25 naval cap tallies: HMS Alemein. (OW), Ashton (OW), Barfleur (OW, shortened and
Lot 451
A similar lot of 25 naval cap tallies: HMS Alemein. (OW), Ashton (OW), Barfleur (OW, shortened and
40 GBP
50 - 100 GBP
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A good scarce post 1902 WM glengarry badge of the North Irish Horse, applied harp to centre. Near
Lot 452
A good scarce post 1902 WM glengarry badge of the North Irish Horse, applied harp to centre. Near
210 GBP
300 - 325 GBP
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A pre 1890 blackened HP of The Rifle Brigade, Maltese Cross with battle honours within Guelphic
Lot 453
A pre 1890 blackened HP of The Rifle Brigade, Maltese Cross with battle honours within Guelphic
100 GBP
100 - 125 GBP
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A late Vic blackened pouch belt badge of a rifle regt, Maltese Cross in Guelphic crowned wreath,
Lot 454
A late Vic blackened pouch belt badge of a rifle regt, Maltese Cross in Guelphic crowned wreath,
95 GBP
100 - 125 GBP
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A Vic officer’s silver pouch belt badge, “VR” on red velvet to centre within crowned laurel
Lot 455
A Vic officer’s silver pouch belt badge, “VR” on red velvet to centre within crowned laurel
100 GBP
100 - 125 GBP
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A Vic WM pouch belt badge of the Natal Mounted Rifles, NMR monogram within crown and wreath, 3 studs
Lot 456
A Vic WM pouch belt badge of the Natal Mounted Rifles, NMR monogram within crown and wreath, 3 studs
95 GBP
100 - 125 GBP
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A post 1902 WM pouch belt badge of the Civil Service Volunteer Rifles, CSVR monogram within
Lot 457
A post 1902 WM pouch belt badge of the Civil Service Volunteer Rifles, CSVR monogram within
120 GBP
100 - 125 GBP
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An interesting relic OR’s die struck brass shoulder belt plate of the 2nd Bn The 52nd (
Lot 458
An interesting relic OR’s die struck brass shoulder belt plate of the 2nd Bn The 52nd (
140 GBP
80 - 100 GBP
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A Vic officer’s silver flapped pouch of the Leicestershire Yeomanry Cavalry (Prince Albert’s Own),
Lot 459
A Vic officer’s silver flapped pouch of the Leicestershire Yeomanry Cavalry (Prince Albert’s Own),
290 GBP
360 - 400 GBP
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†A post 1902 pistol holster cover for mounted Field Marshal, of shield shaped blue cloth, double
Lot 460
†A post 1902 pistol holster cover for mounted Field Marshal, of shield shaped blue cloth, double
120 GBP
50 - 70 GBP
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A Swedish (?) brown leather bandolier of 5 pouches, brass and alloy buckle and studs, no visible
Lot 461
A Swedish (?) brown leather bandolier of 5 pouches, brass and alloy buckle and studs, no visible
0 GBP
40 - 50 GBP
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A brass mounted copper bugle, marked “Thos Dawkins & Co, 205-207 City London” with no “14”,
Lot 462
A brass mounted copper bugle, marked “Thos Dawkins & Co, 205-207 City London” with no “14”,
40 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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†A late 19th century French brass cavalry trumpet, by “Couesnon & Cie, Fournisseurs de l’Armée, 94
Lot 463
†A late 19th century French brass cavalry trumpet, by “Couesnon & Cie, Fournisseurs de l’Armée, 94
45 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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A painted brass side drum of The East Yorkshire Regt (The Duke of York’s Own) with regimental badge,
Lot 464
A painted brass side drum of The East Yorkshire Regt (The Duke of York’s Own) with regimental badge,
200 GBP
200 - 225 GBP
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A bandmaster’s mace of the 59th (4th West Lancashire) Medium Brigade RA TA, silver plated top
Lot 465
A bandmaster’s mace of the 59th (4th West Lancashire) Medium Brigade RA TA, silver plated top
240 GBP
250 - 300 GBP
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†2 South Vietnamese boy sailor’s white linen uniforms, each comprising round hat with blue
Lot 466
†2 South Vietnamese boy sailor’s white linen uniforms, each comprising round hat with blue
30 GBP
30 - 40 GBP
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†A child’s French Zouave uniform c 1900, scarlet cap with tassels, black jacket with red silk
Lot 467
†A child’s French Zouave uniform c 1900, scarlet cap with tassels, black jacket with red silk
50 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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†An Edwardian period court dress, cocked hat with cut steel ornament and chains, black velvet
Lot 468
†An Edwardian period court dress, cocked hat with cut steel ornament and chains, black velvet
70 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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A good WWII leather jerkin, no label, GC (minor service wear).
Lot 469
A good WWII leather jerkin, no label, GC (minor service wear).
30 GBP
60 - 70 GBP
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A WWII “Jenkins, Leather,  No 2 Camouflage”, label d 1944, khaki cloth lining, composition
Lot 470
A WWII “Jenkins, Leather,  No 2 Camouflage”, label d 1944, khaki cloth lining, composition
45 GBP
50 - 70 GBP
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