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Toys, Military Arms and Armour
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Lewes, East Sussex
BN7 2NJ
United Kingdom
Toys, Military Arms and Armour

Auction dates
11 Sep 2017 10:30 BST
Lots: 1-321
12 Sep 2017 11:00 BST
Lots: 401-796
Viewing dates
07 Sep 2017 09:00 - 13:00 BST
07 Sep 2017 14:00 - 17:00 BST
08 Sep 2017 09:00 - 13:00 BST
08 Sep 2017 14:00 - 17:00 BST
11 Sep 2017 09:00 - 10:00 BST
12 Sep 2017 09:00 - 10:30 BST
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Coronation of George IV, AR medal 1821. Obv laureate bust left, with legend; Rev Coronation scene.
Lot 440
Coronation of George IV, AR medal 1821. Obv laureate bust left, with legend; Rev Coronation scene.
260 GBP
150 - 175 GBP
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10th (Royal) Hussars silver medal, 41mm diam. Obv: P.O.W feather plume within Garter “Prince of
Lot 441
10th (Royal) Hussars silver medal, 41mm diam. Obv: P.O.W feather plume within Garter “Prince of
80 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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5th Foot Order of Merit, with struck obverse and engraved reverse, diam 35mm, with ornate loop
Lot 442
5th Foot Order of Merit, with struck obverse and engraved reverse, diam 35mm, with ornate loop
55 GBP
75 - 100 GBP
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The Queen’s Own Royal West Kent Regt, 3rd Vol Batt: a good quality gold coloured (not HM) medal,
Lot 443
The Queen’s Own Royal West Kent Regt, 3rd Vol Batt: a good quality gold coloured (not HM) medal,
0 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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Victorian AE shooting medal, obv Egypt 1882 style bust, rev kneeling rifleman with legend “In
Lot 444
Victorian AE shooting medal, obv Egypt 1882 style bust, rev kneeling rifleman with legend “In
0 GBP
80 - 100 GBP
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Warwickshire Yeomanry Cavalry, AE medallion by T.W. Ingram Birm. Obv. galloping cavalrymen, with
Lot 445
Warwickshire Yeomanry Cavalry, AE medallion by T.W. Ingram Birm. Obv. galloping cavalrymen, with
95 GBP
60 - 70 GBP
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France: Legion of Honour Chevalier’s medal, Napoleon head right, 2nd Empire Crimea period, VF (
Lot 446
France: Legion of Honour Chevalier’s medal, Napoleon head right, 2nd Empire Crimea period, VF (
90 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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Indian Army M.S.M. 1888, Geo V Kaisar I Hind issue (impressed 2346 Nk Jai Singh 38 Dogras), VF.
Lot 447
Indian Army M.S.M. 1888, Geo V Kaisar I Hind issue (impressed 2346 Nk Jai Singh 38 Dogras), VF.
70 GBP
80 - 100 GBP
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USSR: Order of Glory 3rd class (4, numbered), Medal for Bravery (4, 3 numbered); Labour awards:
Lot 448
USSR: Order of Glory 3rd class (4, numbered), Medal for Bravery (4, 3 numbered); Labour awards:
90 GBP
100 - 120 GBP
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Cycling interest: an interesting collection of 20 cycling award medals of 1920’s/30’s vintage.
Lot 449
Cycling interest: an interesting collection of 20 cycling award medals of 1920’s/30’s vintage.
90 GBP
100 - 120 GBP
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A stool from the Coronation of George VI, dark oak legs, grey green velvet shaped seat, gilt lace
Lot 450
A stool from the Coronation of George VI, dark oak legs, grey green velvet shaped seat, gilt lace
190 GBP
200 - 250 GBP
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An interesting Scouts grey wool blanket, folded and embellished with approx 250 cloth insignia of
Lot 451
An interesting Scouts grey wool blanket, folded and embellished with approx 250 cloth insignia of
170 GBP
150 - 175 GBP
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A ladies yew longbow, padded central section, horn tip at each end, 67” long. GC
Lot 452
A ladies yew longbow, padded central section, horn tip at each end, 67” long. GC
200 GBP
50 - 75 GBP
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4 well made wooden cases for displaying badges or similar, 19” x 26” x 2”, 16” x 22½” x 2”, 17½” x
Lot 453
4 well made wooden cases for displaying badges or similar, 19” x 26” x 2”, 16” x 22½” x 2”, 17½” x
30 GBP
30 - 40 GBP
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2 heavy cast brass R Artillery grenade badges, with “Ubique” scroll, screw stud fastening,
Lot 454
2 heavy cast brass R Artillery grenade badges, with “Ubique” scroll, screw stud fastening,
40 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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A plated tubular whistle, marked “J Hudson & Co Birmingham 1914”, a blackened similar, Hudson “SN.
Lot 455
A plated tubular whistle, marked “J Hudson & Co Birmingham 1914”, a blackened similar, Hudson “SN.
30 GBP
30 - 40 GBP
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A WWI trench club, 5 lines of 5 iron studs to head, simple shaped grip, 17½” overall. GC
Lot 456
A WWI trench club, 5 lines of 5 iron studs to head, simple shaped grip, 17½” overall. GC
90 GBP
100 - 120 GBP
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3 inert bombs: WWI German Minenwerfer (rusted overall); German WWII 1Kg incendiary (complete but
Lot 457
3 inert bombs: WWI German Minenwerfer (rusted overall); German WWII 1Kg incendiary (complete but
200 GBP
100 - 200 GBP
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A WWI rifle grenade, with segmented cylindrical body, brass nose fuse and base, and steel rod.
Lot 458
A WWI rifle grenade, with segmented cylindrical body, brass nose fuse and base, and steel rod.
110 GBP
120 - 140 GBP
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An inert WWII No 36 Mk I hand grenade, complete, GC; a tin for 50 x 9mm Lefaucheux pin fire
Lot 459
An inert WWII No 36 Mk I hand grenade, complete, GC; a tin for 50 x 9mm Lefaucheux pin fire
140 GBP
30 - 40 GBP
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A souvenir of Zeppelin L33, in the form of a small fragment of riveted aluminium ribs mounted on a
Lot 460
A souvenir of Zeppelin L33, in the form of a small fragment of riveted aluminium ribs mounted on a
35 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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A battered section of aircraft aluminium skin and ribs, approx 16” x 18”, painted at a later date in
Lot 461
A battered section of aircraft aluminium skin and ribs, approx 16” x 18”, painted at a later date in
290 GBP
300 - 325 GBP
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An entrenching tool, with short wooden handle and leather harness dated 1946; a Continental (?)
Lot 462
An entrenching tool, with short wooden handle and leather harness dated 1946; a Continental (?)
40 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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An old pair of figure of eight plug lock handcuffs, stamped “Thompson” and “Ward”, GC; two similar
Lot 463
An old pair of figure of eight plug lock handcuffs, stamped “Thompson” and “Ward”, GC; two similar
700 GBP
100 - 200 GBP
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A well formed axe head, blade 5”, squared socket and long peen, on a short haft. GC
Lot 464
A well formed axe head, blade 5”, squared socket and long peen, on a short haft. GC
85 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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8 miniature kukris, the longest blade 8¼”, the shortest 4”, various plain and studded grips, 6 in
Lot 465
8 miniature kukris, the longest blade 8¼”, the shortest 4”, various plain and studded grips, 6 in
70 GBP
100 - 120 GBP
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A bazaar kukri, alloy banded and studded hilt, and another with plain simple hilt, both in
Lot 466
A bazaar kukri, alloy banded and studded hilt, and another with plain simple hilt, both in
30 GBP
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A diorama of the Colour Party R Welch Fusiliers, 6 lead figures, another of the Pioneers of the
Lot 467
A diorama of the Colour Party R Welch Fusiliers, 6 lead figures, another of the Pioneers of the
30 GBP
30 - 40 GBP
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A small bronze figure of a Crimean War period Scottish soldier of the 93rd (Sutherland
Lot 468
A small bronze figure of a Crimean War period Scottish soldier of the 93rd (Sutherland
150 GBP
100 - 120 GBP
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A wooden cabinet of 3 drawers, scalloped lower edge, 17” x 16” x 8”, and another, with 6 small
Lot 469
A wooden cabinet of 3 drawers, scalloped lower edge, 17” x 16” x 8”, and another, with 6 small
40 GBP
30 - 40 GBP
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A well mounted leopard’s head and skin rug, the head with glaring glass eyes and bared fangs,
Lot 470
A well mounted leopard’s head and skin rug, the head with glaring glass eyes and bared fangs,
900 GBP
750 - 800 GBP
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An old Egyptian red fez with black tassel, silk and leather lined, in its original tin case with
Lot 471
An old Egyptian red fez with black tassel, silk and leather lined, in its original tin case with
60 GBP
50 - 75 GBP
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A fibre glass replica of a 14th century cavalry chamfron, with provision for a plume. VGC
Lot 472
A fibre glass replica of a 14th century cavalry chamfron, with provision for a plume. VGC
50 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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A limited edition plate “The Battle of Trafalgar”; 3 other Nelson commemorative plates; a similar
Lot 473
A limited edition plate “The Battle of Trafalgar”; 3 other Nelson commemorative plates; a similar
55 GBP
40 - 50 GBP
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“The Royal Welch Fusiliers Plate” a finely produced porcelain plate by Spode, no 466 of a limited
Lot 474
“The Royal Welch Fusiliers Plate” a finely produced porcelain plate by Spode, no 466 of a limited
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5 German commemorative plates featuring country scenes, text in German on the back; and 4 others“The
Lot 475
5 German commemorative plates featuring country scenes, text in German on the back; and 4 others“The
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40 - 60 GBP
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6 RAF Association Commemorative tankards, featuring WWII aircraft: Dambuster, Mosquito, Spitfire,
Lot 476
6 RAF Association Commemorative tankards, featuring WWII aircraft: Dambuster, Mosquito, Spitfire,
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5 RAF Association commemorative tankards: Battle of the Atlantic, Battle of Berlin, Battle of El
Lot 477
5 RAF Association commemorative tankards: Battle of the Atlantic, Battle of Berlin, Battle of El
0 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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Lot 478
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8 Buckingham Pewter military figures by Charles Stadden, in their original boxes. VGC
Lot 479
8 Buckingham Pewter military figures by Charles Stadden, in their original boxes. VGC
50 GBP
75 - 100 GBP
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A brass canister, in the form of a flattened binocular case, reinforced edges, lid with clasp (
Lot 480
A brass canister, in the form of a flattened binocular case, reinforced edges, lid with clasp (
40 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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A Cavalry officer’s HM silver topped (1908) glass water bottle in a leather holster, similar to
Lot 481
A Cavalry officer’s HM silver topped (1908) glass water bottle in a leather holster, similar to
140 GBP
100 - 125 GBP
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A well made model of a Napoleonic War period 6 pdr field gun, mahogany carriage, brass barrel,
Lot 482
A well made model of a Napoleonic War period 6 pdr field gun, mahogany carriage, brass barrel,
100 GBP
75 - 100 GBP
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A scarce WWII Morse code set, comprising 2 head sets, bakelite key Type D, Morse tapper, an Ericsson
Lot 483
A scarce WWII Morse code set, comprising 2 head sets, bakelite key Type D, Morse tapper, an Ericsson
575 GBP
650 - 700 GBP
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A single draw brass telescope, by “W. Ottway & Co Ltd, Ealing, London No 1899”, etc, brown leather
Lot 484
A single draw brass telescope, by “W. Ottway & Co Ltd, Ealing, London No 1899”, etc, brown leather
35 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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A good quality pre WWI R Navy silver deck watch, 36hr movement, gilt winding knob, maker’s name on
Lot 485
A good quality pre WWI R Navy silver deck watch, 36hr movement, gilt winding knob, maker’s name on
500 GBP
500 - 550 GBP
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A Napoleonic French POW straw work or wood casket, in the form of a book, hand coloured print of
Lot 486
A Napoleonic French POW straw work or wood casket, in the form of a book, hand coloured print of
130 GBP
100 - 200 GBP
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A Geo officer’s iron bound wooden chest, bearing an engraved plaque: “W. Garforth 97th Regt”, many
Lot 487
A Geo officer’s iron bound wooden chest, bearing an engraved plaque: “W. Garforth 97th Regt”, many
60 GBP
125 - 175 GBP
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A good late 19th century brass helmet of Herstmonceux (Sussex) Fire Brigade, of French light cavalry
Lot 488
A good late 19th century brass helmet of Herstmonceux (Sussex) Fire Brigade, of French light cavalry
530 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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Two German 1922 issue 1000 mark propaganda currency notes, one stating that “Judaism is organised
Lot 489
Two German 1922 issue 1000 mark propaganda currency notes, one stating that “Judaism is organised
95 GBP
100 - 110 GBP
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A Third Reich SS Soldbuch, with photograph and details of SS Standarten oberjunker Ernst
Lot 490
A Third Reich SS Soldbuch, with photograph and details of SS Standarten oberjunker Ernst
170 GBP
120 - 140 GBP
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7 various paper back books relating to WWII German uniforms and insignia; 5 other books relating
Lot 491
7 various paper back books relating to WWII German uniforms and insignia; 5 other books relating
35 GBP
20 - 30 GBP
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11 Third Reich miniature printed books, including parts 1 to 5 of “Kampf im Osten 1941-42”, with
Lot 492
11 Third Reich miniature printed books, including parts 1 to 5 of “Kampf im Osten 1941-42”, with
20 GBP
30 - 40 GBP
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An invitation card dated Friday 28th Nov 1941 from the Fuhrer and Reichschancellor; a white linen
Lot 493
An invitation card dated Friday 28th Nov 1941 from the Fuhrer and Reichschancellor; a white linen
170 GBP
200 - 250 GBP
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A German hand coloured map of the Leipzig battlefield area 1813, entitled “Das Kreisampt Leipzig”
Lot 494
A German hand coloured map of the Leipzig battlefield area 1813, entitled “Das Kreisampt Leipzig”
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A small black and red poster, d. 1938, featuring an upright sword and oak leaves with quotation from
Lot 495
A small black and red poster, d. 1938, featuring an upright sword and oak leaves with quotation from
100 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A WWI memorial to a German Infantryman of the 14th Regiment, in the form of a half length
Lot 496
A WWI memorial to a German Infantryman of the 14th Regiment, in the form of a half length
100 GBP
50 - 100 GBP
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A large oil on canvas portrait of a seated Third Reich artillery officer, wearing 4 WWI medals, WWII
Lot 497
A large oil on canvas portrait of a seated Third Reich artillery officer, wearing 4 WWI medals, WWII
475 GBP
500 - 550 GBP
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Iron Cross 1870, 2nd Class, bearing “25” anniversary clasp and Iron Cross 1914 bar. GVF Plate 1
Lot 498
Iron Cross 1870, 2nd Class, bearing “25” anniversary clasp and Iron Cross 1914 bar. GVF Plate 1
370 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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A Third Reich War Merit Cross 1st class with swords, with scarce screw and disc fitting. GC (screw
Lot 499
A Third Reich War Merit Cross 1st class with swords, with scarce screw and disc fitting. GC (screw
140 GBP
150 - 175 GBP
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