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Arms & Militaria auction
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West Street Auction Galleries
Lewes, East Sussex
BN7 2NJ
United Kingdom
Arms & Militaria auction

Auction dates
10 Jan 2017 11:00 GMT
Lots: 279
Viewing dates
05 Jan 2017 09:00 - 13:00 GMT
05 Jan 2017 14:00 - 17:00 GMT
06 Jan 2017 09:00 - 13:00 GMT
06 Jan 2017 14:00 - 17:00 GMT
10 Jan 2017 09:00 - 10:30 GMT
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Four: Military Medal, George V first type (96537 Cpl G. Riley, RFA), 1914-15 star, BWM, Victory with
Lot 1
Four: Military Medal, George V first type (96537 Cpl G. Riley, RFA), 1914-15 star, BWM, Victory with
380 GBP
300 - 350 GBP
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Four: Military Medal, George V first type (41206 Dvr H Thirkell D.103/Bde RFA), 1914-15 star, BWM,
Lot 2
Four: Military Medal, George V first type (41206 Dvr H Thirkell D.103/Bde RFA), 1914-15 star, BWM,
320 GBP
300 - 350 GBP
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Family group of four: Mediterranean medal (5233 Corpl E Stagg, W York Regt), NVF, claw loose; 1914-
Lot 3
Family group of four: Mediterranean medal (5233 Corpl E Stagg, W York Regt), NVF, claw loose; 1914-
320 GBP
200 - 250 GBP
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Three: 1914 star with clasp, BWM, Victory (2 Lieut H F Bedwell), with miniatures, GEF-Unc, framed
Lot 4
Three: 1914 star with clasp, BWM, Victory (2 Lieut H F Bedwell), with miniatures, GEF-Unc, framed
530 GBP
75 - 100 GBP
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Pair: 1914 star with clasp, Victory (SX2/249 G. Funnell, AB, RNVR, Howe Battn RND) VF
Lot 5
Pair: 1914 star with clasp, Victory (SX2/249 G. Funnell, AB, RNVR, Howe Battn RND) VF
100 GBP
80 - 100 GBP
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Queen Victoria Jubilee Institute for Nurses badge “Queen Alexandra’s Committee”, in HM silver (1914)
Lot 6
Queen Victoria Jubilee Institute for Nurses badge “Queen Alexandra’s Committee”, in HM silver (1914)
95 GBP
50 - 75 GBP
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Three: 1914-15 star, BWM, Victory (97 Pte R P Wright, RAMC). GVF
Lot 7
Three: 1914-15 star, BWM, Victory (97 Pte R P Wright, RAMC). GVF
65 GBP
40 - 45 GBP
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Seven: 1939-45 star, Africa star with 8th Army clasp, Italy star, F & G star, Defence, War (un-named
Lot 8
Seven: 1939-45 star, Africa star with 8th Army clasp, Italy star, F & G star, Defence, War (un-named
50 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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Three: 1939-45 star, Air Crew Europe star and War Medal, EF, in carton addressed to Mrs C.J Rooke of
Lot 9
Three: 1939-45 star, Air Crew Europe star and War Medal, EF, in carton addressed to Mrs C.J Rooke of
240 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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Efficiency Decoration, Geo VI first type, with suspender bar New Zealand (reverse engraved Maj. F.D.
Lot 10
Efficiency Decoration, Geo VI first type, with suspender bar New Zealand (reverse engraved Maj. F.D.
120 GBP
70 - 100 GBP
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AR hammered pennies (6): John 1199-1216 (2), short cross type (Seaby 1351), fair; Dublin Mint, fair;
Lot 11
AR hammered pennies (6): John 1199-1216 (2), short cross type (Seaby 1351), fair; Dublin Mint, fair;
65 GBP
40 - 50 GBP
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Edward I 1272-1307 Long cross penny, Canterbury; Edward III 1327-1377 Groat, London Mint, poor/fair,
Lot 12
Edward I 1272-1307 Long cross penny, Canterbury; Edward III 1327-1377 Groat, London Mint, poor/fair,
55 GBP
30 - 40 GBP
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Elizabeth I 1558-1603, AR hammered 6d (2): 1566F, 1575 GF or better (both slightly creased); 1½d:
Lot 13
Elizabeth I 1558-1603, AR hammered 6d (2): 1566F, 1575 GF or better (both slightly creased); 1½d:
40 GBP
40 - 50 GBP
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France: AV 20 Francs 1907, EF
Lot 14
France: AV 20 Francs 1907, EF
100 GBP
150 - 175 GBP
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Spanish America AR 8 reales colonial cob coinage, 1616, weight 27.3g, usual irregular shape and
Lot 15
Spanish America AR 8 reales colonial cob coinage, 1616, weight 27.3g, usual irregular shape and
160 GBP
100 - 120 GBP
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A “Barnett Supreme” crossbow, fitted with telescopic sight and another crossbow, alloy fittings,
Lot 16
A “Barnett Supreme” crossbow, fitted with telescopic sight and another crossbow, alloy fittings,
90 GBP
30 - 40 GBP
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An Eastern European style theatrical hat, of white astrakhan with scarlet crown and gold lace cords,
Lot 17
An Eastern European style theatrical hat, of white astrakhan with scarlet crown and gold lace cords,
50 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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A pair of 19th century Chinese decorative brass stirrups, of traditional form. GC (dark patina)
Lot 18
A pair of 19th century Chinese decorative brass stirrups, of traditional form. GC (dark patina)
190 GBP
200 - 220 GBP
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A WWII orange fabric inflatable survival dinghy, with small “concertina” inflator and pair
Lot 19
A WWII orange fabric inflatable survival dinghy, with small “concertina” inflator and pair
300 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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A Wm IV blackened truncheon, painted IV/ W.R/ Special/ Constable, with stars, ribbed grip,
Lot 20
A Wm IV blackened truncheon, painted IV/ W.R/ Special/ Constable, with stars, ribbed grip,
60 GBP
70 - 100 GBP
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An early Vic truncheon,black, painted with crowned VR cypher, unpainted plain grip, knopped end, 16”
Lot 21
An early Vic truncheon,black, painted with crowned VR cypher, unpainted plain grip, knopped end, 16”
40 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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An early Vic Special Constable’s truncheon, black painted with crowned VR cypher and Special/
Lot 22
An early Vic Special Constable’s truncheon, black painted with crowned VR cypher and Special/
40 GBP
70 - 100 GBP
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A scarce Wallace 1883 patent entrenching tool, iron blade and pick handle, wooden haft, length
Lot 23
A scarce Wallace 1883 patent entrenching tool, iron blade and pick handle, wooden haft, length
170 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A brown leather shell bucket, with post 1902 R Arms, supporters and motto, carrying handle on
Lot 24
A brown leather shell bucket, with post 1902 R Arms, supporters and motto, carrying handle on
50 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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A WWI marching compass, in its leather case d 1917, with officer’s initials “SW” and “16 KRRC”,
Lot 25
A WWI marching compass, in its leather case d 1917, with officer’s initials “SW” and “16 KRRC”,
75 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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A heavy cast copper plaque of Napoleon, on his rearing horse Marengo, pointing onwards in dramatic
Lot 26
A heavy cast copper plaque of Napoleon, on his rearing horse Marengo, pointing onwards in dramatic
170 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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A decorative large size modern teacup and saucer, the cup bearing design of flintlock pistols and
Lot 27
A decorative large size modern teacup and saucer, the cup bearing design of flintlock pistols and
0 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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A Royal Doulton “Character Jug of the Year”, for 1993, of Vice Admiral Lord Nelson, modelled by
Lot 28
A Royal Doulton “Character Jug of the Year”, for 1993, of Vice Admiral Lord Nelson, modelled by
85 GBP
100 - 120 GBP
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A well executed miniature of a Winchester Rifle, 6” overall. VGC Plate 1
Lot 29
A well executed miniature of a Winchester Rifle, 6” overall. VGC Plate 1
150 GBP
75 - 100 GBP
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A well executed miniature of a Brown Bess flintlock musket with bayonet, 9” overall, VGC (no
Lot 30
A well executed miniature of a Brown Bess flintlock musket with bayonet, 9” overall, VGC (no
0 GBP
75 - 100 GBP
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A carved stained softwood Oceanic standing figure, of a man in European style clothes, with his
Lot 31
A carved stained softwood Oceanic standing figure, of a man in European style clothes, with his
190 GBP
300 - 350 GBP
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A heavy cast pewter figure of a Crimean War artilleryman, running forward through the mud, wearing
Lot 32
A heavy cast pewter figure of a Crimean War artilleryman, running forward through the mud, wearing
375 GBP
450 - 500 GBP
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A well detailed model of the French 14 gun 3 masted exploration ship “Astrolabe” with full photostat
Lot 33
A well detailed model of the French 14 gun 3 masted exploration ship “Astrolabe” with full photostat
85 GBP
100 - 200 GBP
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“Historical Record of The 14th (King’s) Hussars” by Col H B Hamilton, with maps, sepia photo illus
Lot 34
“Historical Record of The 14th (King’s) Hussars” by Col H B Hamilton, with maps, sepia photo illus
55 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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10 sets of unused commemorative stamps, and 66 British Commemorative first day covers, housed in 2
Lot 35
10 sets of unused commemorative stamps, and 66 British Commemorative first day covers, housed in 2
0 GBP
75 - 100 GBP
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23 sets of unused commemorative stamps, 61 first day covers, 2 foreign covers housed in 2 ring
Lot 36
23 sets of unused commemorative stamps, 61 first day covers, 2 foreign covers housed in 2 ring
0 GBP
100 - 125 GBP
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An interesting WWI addressed and stamped sailcloth envelope, which contained the original
Lot 37
An interesting WWI addressed and stamped sailcloth envelope, which contained the original
150 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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An interesting 1914 printed public notice, in French, to the people of the Belgian town of Mons,
Lot 38
An interesting 1914 printed public notice, in French, to the people of the Belgian town of Mons,
75 GBP
100 - 125 GBP
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16 ring binders, suitable for postcards or cigarette cards etc.
Lot 40
16 ring binders, suitable for postcards or cigarette cards etc.
0 GBP
30 - 40 GBP
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4 WWII posters: figure of WRNS OR at the salute “Join the Wrens - and Free a Man for the Fleet”
Lot 41
4 WWII posters: figure of WRNS OR at the salute “Join the Wrens - and Free a Man for the Fleet”
65 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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A well executed miniature oval oil painting of Napoleon, in full dress, seated in an armchair and
Lot 42
A well executed miniature oval oil painting of Napoleon, in full dress, seated in an armchair and
160 GBP
150 - 180 GBP
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“The Ulric of England Third Reich Antiquities Price Guide & Direct Sale Catalogue”, Vols 70-80
Lot 43
“The Ulric of England Third Reich Antiquities Price Guide & Direct Sale Catalogue”, Vols 70-80
30 GBP
30 - 40 GBP
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“Uniforms and Traditions of the German Army, 1939-1945”, by Angolia and Schlicht, Volume I 1984,
Lot 44
“Uniforms and Traditions of the German Army, 1939-1945”, by Angolia and Schlicht, Volume I 1984,
150 GBP
100 - 125 GBP
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“Mein Kampf” by Adolf Hitler, standard hard cover edition, pub by Zentralverlag der NSDAP, Munchen
Lot 45
“Mein Kampf” by Adolf Hitler, standard hard cover edition, pub by Zentralverlag der NSDAP, Munchen
230 GBP
500 - 525 GBP
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“Mein Kampf” by Adolf Hitler, large luxury edition, published by Zentralverlag der NSDAP, Munchen,
Lot 46
“Mein Kampf” by Adolf Hitler, large luxury edition, published by Zentralverlag der NSDAP, Munchen,
950 GBP
500 - 600 GBP
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A similar volume, the flyleaf bearing the rubber stamp of “Bibliothek der Holty-Schule Wunstorf”, GC
Lot 47
A similar volume, the flyleaf bearing the rubber stamp of “Bibliothek der Holty-Schule Wunstorf”, GC
350 GBP
500 - 600 GBP
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14 double colour plates of 18th century Prussian uniform, infantry, dragoons, artillery, etc, pub
Lot 48
14 double colour plates of 18th century Prussian uniform, infantry, dragoons, artillery, etc, pub
0 GBP
30 - 40 GBP
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A quantity of Third Reich ephemera, photographs, etc, including Luftwaffe Soldbuch for Signals
Lot 49
A quantity of Third Reich ephemera, photographs, etc, including Luftwaffe Soldbuch for Signals
300 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A small quantity of Third Reich and other items, including a relic SS dagger blade with traces of
Lot 50
A small quantity of Third Reich and other items, including a relic SS dagger blade with traces of
500 GBP
100 - 300 GBP
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Third Reich medals: 25 year Faithful Service Decoration, War Merit cross 2nd class without swords,
Lot 51
Third Reich medals: 25 year Faithful Service Decoration, War Merit cross 2nd class without swords,
50 GBP
60 - 100 GBP
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A Third Reich NSDAP long service award, in gold and white enamel for 25 year service, GC (some
Lot 52
A Third Reich NSDAP long service award, in gold and white enamel for 25 year service, GC (some
140 GBP
150 - 175 GBP
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A Third Reich Schalburg Korps Cross of Merit, inset with white, red and black enamel. GC
Lot 53
A Third Reich Schalburg Korps Cross of Merit, inset with white, red and black enamel. GC
100 GBP
100 - 120 GBP
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A Star of the Grand Cross of the Iron Cross 1914; a German Cross variation; a WWI tank assault
Lot 54
A Star of the Grand Cross of the Iron Cross 1914; a German Cross variation; a WWI tank assault
80 GBP
70 - 80 GBP
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A Third Reich grey metal badge of SA Gruppe Hochland, also a personal ausweis of Rudolf Welsch.
Lot 55
A Third Reich grey metal badge of SA Gruppe Hochland, also a personal ausweis of Rudolf Welsch.
190 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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A Third Reich army flak badge, darkened zinc finish; a black wound badge and an Iron Cross ribbon
Lot 56
A Third Reich army flak badge, darkened zinc finish; a black wound badge and an Iron Cross ribbon
60 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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A Third Reich general assault badge of silver plated alloy construction, solid unmarked back; an
Lot 57
A Third Reich general assault badge of silver plated alloy construction, solid unmarked back; an
100 GBP
100 - 120 GBP
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A Third Reich gold party badge, 31mm diameter, the unmarked reverse numbered “8742”, GC (minor
Lot 58
A Third Reich gold party badge, 31mm diameter, the unmarked reverse numbered “8742”, GC (minor
0 GBP
50 - 80 GBP
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A fine quality Third Reich Luftwaffe Bomber clasp, in gilt with black bomb, the reverse stamped “C E
Lot 59
A fine quality Third Reich Luftwaffe Bomber clasp, in gilt with black bomb, the reverse stamped “C E
140 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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Third Reich insignia etc: West Wall medal with ribbon and printed paper packet; army cap cockade and
Lot 60
Third Reich insignia etc: West Wall medal with ribbon and printed paper packet; army cap cockade and
140 GBP
60 - 100 GBP
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