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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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3 cap/glengarry badges: Glasgow Highlanders, Scottish Horse WM with Scottish crown and brass KC; 2
Lot 560
3 cap/glengarry badges: Glasgow Highlanders, Scottish Horse WM with Scottish crown and brass KC; 2
45 GBP
40 - 50 GBP
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A Vic WM HP of the 2nd Edinburgh Rifle Volunteer Corps. Basically GC (orb of crown missing, one
Lot 561
A Vic WM HP of the 2nd Edinburgh Rifle Volunteer Corps. Basically GC (orb of crown missing, one
55 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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A Vic darkened Maltese Cross HP of the First Lanarkshire RVC. Near VGC Plate 1
Lot 562
A Vic darkened Maltese Cross HP of the First Lanarkshire RVC. Near VGC Plate 1
120 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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An OR’s die struck rectangular brass SBP of The 72nd (D of Albany’s Own Highlanders)2 hooks and 2
Lot 563
An OR’s die struck rectangular brass SBP of The 72nd (D of Albany’s Own Highlanders)2 hooks and 2
95 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A Vic silver Crimean War commemorative rectangular belt plate, scrolled border, engraved “Ensign
Lot 564
A Vic silver Crimean War commemorative rectangular belt plate, scrolled border, engraved “Ensign
480 GBP
450 - 475 GBP
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A Vic officer’s silver plated pouch badge of the Royal Monmouthshire Engineers Militia, 5 screw
Lot 565
A Vic officer’s silver plated pouch badge of the Royal Monmouthshire Engineers Militia, 5 screw
240 GBP
70 - 120 GBP
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3 plaid brooches: WM ERII Parachute Regt, badge as for cap in thistle wreath; plated Seaforth’s
Lot 566
3 plaid brooches: WM ERII Parachute Regt, badge as for cap in thistle wreath; plated Seaforth’s
90 GBP
40 - 50 GBP
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A Vic piper’s silver plated plaid brooch, St Andrew and cross in crowned wreath to centre (
Lot 567
A Vic piper’s silver plated plaid brooch, St Andrew and cross in crowned wreath to centre (
90 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A Pipe Major’s silver plated plaid brooch of The Royal Scots, badge as for glengarry on thistle
Lot 568
A Pipe Major’s silver plated plaid brooch of The Royal Scots, badge as for glengarry on thistle
100 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A post 1902 piper’s WM plaid brooch of The Highland Light Infantry, badge as for glengarry on
Lot 569
A post 1902 piper’s WM plaid brooch of The Highland Light Infantry, badge as for glengarry on
90 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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An interesting drum major’s polished WM plaid brooch of the Glasgow Higlanders with St Andrew and
Lot 570
An interesting drum major’s polished WM plaid brooch of the Glasgow Higlanders with St Andrew and
110 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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An NCO’s cast WM plaid brooch of The Queen’s Own Cameron Highlanders, neatly engraved on the back “
Lot 571
An NCO’s cast WM plaid brooch of The Queen’s Own Cameron Highlanders, neatly engraved on the back “
120 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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An officer’s die struck silver plated plaid brooch of the 5th (Perthshire) V.B. The Black Watch,
Lot 572
An officer’s die struck silver plated plaid brooch of the 5th (Perthshire) V.B. The Black Watch,
90 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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A scarce Canadian piper’s plaid brooch of the Winnepeg Highland Cadets, badge in plain circle.
Lot 573
A scarce Canadian piper’s plaid brooch of the Winnepeg Highland Cadets, badge in plain circle.
75 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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An officer’s heavy quality cast silver plated plaid brooch of The Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders.
Lot 574
An officer’s heavy quality cast silver plated plaid brooch of The Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders.
120 GBP
80 - 100 GBP
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An officer’s pre 1881 gilt and silver plated plaid brooch of The 78th Highland Regt (or Ross-shire
Lot 575
An officer’s pre 1881 gilt and silver plated plaid brooch of The 78th Highland Regt (or Ross-shire
800 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A pair of Volunteer WM shoulder scales, c 1810, plain crescents, large buttons bearing crown and “
Lot 576
A pair of Volunteer WM shoulder scales, c 1810, plain crescents, large buttons bearing crown and “
140 GBP
150 - 175 GBP
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A 19th century continental bandsman’s black PL shoulder belt and pouch, brass border to panel flap
Lot 577
A 19th century continental bandsman’s black PL shoulder belt and pouch, brass border to panel flap
60 GBP
60 - 100 GBP
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An officer’s white leather shoulder belt and sword slings. GC
Lot 578
An officer’s white leather shoulder belt and sword slings. GC
85 GBP
50 - 75 GBP
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A military leather pouch and belt c 1600, pouch with crenulated flap, buckskin belt and iron
Lot 579
A military leather pouch and belt c 1600, pouch with crenulated flap, buckskin belt and iron
80 GBP
75 - 100 GBP
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An ERII shoulder belt and pouch of the Royal Horse Guards, buff leather belt with crimson flask
Lot 580
An ERII shoulder belt and pouch of the Royal Horse Guards, buff leather belt with crimson flask
140 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A Vic cavalry officer’s silver plated pouch flap only, with foliate engraved border and bearing gilt
Lot 581
A Vic cavalry officer’s silver plated pouch flap only, with foliate engraved border and bearing gilt
140 GBP
60 - 100 GBP
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An RE officer’s Russia leather shoulder belt, triple gilt embroidered lines, engraved buckle, tip
Lot 582
An RE officer’s Russia leather shoulder belt, triple gilt embroidered lines, engraved buckle, tip
80 GBP
80 - 100 GBP
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A good post 1902 RN officer’s undress sword belt and slings, of 1¼” black leather, small gilt WBP.
Lot 583
A good post 1902 RN officer’s undress sword belt and slings, of 1¼” black leather, small gilt WBP.
40 GBP
75 - 100 GBP
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An ERII buff leather waistbelt of the Royal Horse Guards, brass plate with applied R Arms,
Lot 584
An ERII buff leather waistbelt of the Royal Horse Guards, brass plate with applied R Arms,
55 GBP
60 - 100 GBP
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An officer’s undress badger head sporran of The Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders, brass cantle, white
Lot 585
An officer’s undress badger head sporran of The Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders, brass cantle, white
480 GBP
480 - 520 GBP
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An officer’s scarlet sash and tassels, part of old label attached reads “Scarf worn by Capt
Lot 586
An officer’s scarlet sash and tassels, part of old label attached reads “Scarf worn by Capt
800 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A cavalry brown leather saddle, iron and wood frame with thick felt padding to the underside, with
Lot 587
A cavalry brown leather saddle, iron and wood frame with thick felt padding to the underside, with
110 GBP
75 - 100 GBP
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A Royal Horse Guards black sheepskin roll. GC
Lot 588
A Royal Horse Guards black sheepskin roll. GC
0 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A Russian 19th century brass bugle, probably Crimea era, bears applied Russian coat of arms, 15½” in
Lot 589
A Russian 19th century brass bugle, probably Crimea era, bears applied Russian coat of arms, 15½” in
500 GBP
500 - 600 GBP
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A Russian Crimean War brass bugle, in relic condition suffering war damage, complete with
Lot 590
A Russian Crimean War brass bugle, in relic condition suffering war damage, complete with
440 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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A copper and brass military bugle, WM mouthpiece on chain, stamped with maker’s mark and “Henry
Lot 591
A copper and brass military bugle, WM mouthpiece on chain, stamped with maker’s mark and “Henry
40 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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A scarce small WM bugle of the Army Cyclist Corps, flattened muzzle marked “Henry Potter, Maker,
Lot 592
A scarce small WM bugle of the Army Cyclist Corps, flattened muzzle marked “Henry Potter, Maker,
75 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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A piper’s embroidered banner of The Gordon Highlanders, tartan cloth, finely gilt embroidered
Lot 593
A piper’s embroidered banner of The Gordon Highlanders, tartan cloth, finely gilt embroidered
260 GBP
300 - 325 GBP
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A pair of RAF type flying goggles, elasticated strap; and a pair of Italian (?) small darkened
Lot 594
A pair of RAF type flying goggles, elasticated strap; and a pair of Italian (?) small darkened
80 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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A pair of RAF flying boots, sheepskin lining, KC Air Ministry stamps inside; see Note with
Lot 595
A pair of RAF flying boots, sheepskin lining, KC Air Ministry stamps inside; see Note with
140 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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A pair of 20th century Lifeguard trooper’s breast and back plates, of steel with brass edges,
Lot 596
A pair of 20th century Lifeguard trooper’s breast and back plates, of steel with brass edges,
240 GBP
250 - 275 GBP
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An East German officer’s tunic, with epaulettes, collar patches, 2 medal ribbon bars and white on
Lot 597
An East German officer’s tunic, with epaulettes, collar patches, 2 medal ribbon bars and white on
0 GBP
30 - 40 GBP
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Lot 598
Blank
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A scarce Vic Rifle Volunteer quartermaster’s black frogged shell jacket, red facings, 4 stripes
Lot 599
A scarce Vic Rifle Volunteer quartermaster’s black frogged shell jacket, red facings, 4 stripes
85 GBP
80 - 100 GBP
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A Vic infantry OR’s undress scarlet tunic, white facings, universal pattern brass buttons, stamped
Lot 600
A Vic infantry OR’s undress scarlet tunic, white facings, universal pattern brass buttons, stamped
110 GBP
120 - 140 GBP
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A Hussar Captain’s full dress blue tunic, 6 gilt gimp loops with purl buttons and olivets to
Lot 601
A Hussar Captain’s full dress blue tunic, 6 gilt gimp loops with purl buttons and olivets to
500 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A black slouch hat with leather band (no badge), probably Queen’s Own Oxfordshire Hussar who wore
Lot 602
A black slouch hat with leather band (no badge), probably Queen’s Own Oxfordshire Hussar who wore
0 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A WWI Imperial Russian Adrian pattern steel helmet, with khaki/brown painted skull and badge, and
Lot 603
A WWI Imperial Russian Adrian pattern steel helmet, with khaki/brown painted skull and badge, and
480 GBP
600 - 650 GBP
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A French “Adrian” pattern steel helmet, stamped disc with “RF” grenade on crossed cannon, leather
Lot 604
A French “Adrian” pattern steel helmet, stamped disc with “RF” grenade on crossed cannon, leather
50 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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A WWI Brodie’s pattern steel helmet, with part of chinstrap and liner. Basically GC for age (some
Lot 605
A WWI Brodie’s pattern steel helmet, with part of chinstrap and liner. Basically GC for age (some
300 GBP
300 - 350 GBP
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A Vic trooper’s lance cap of The 12th (Prince of Wales’s Royal) Lancers, black PL body and top,
Lot 606
A Vic trooper’s lance cap of The 12th (Prince of Wales’s Royal) Lancers, black PL body and top,
675 GBP
700 - 750 GBP
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A North Vietnamese Army officer’s “dry season” light weight uniform, c 1970, comprising jacket
Lot 607
A North Vietnamese Army officer’s “dry season” light weight uniform, c 1970, comprising jacket
110 GBP
120 - 150 GBP
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A time capsule. A collection of items belonging to Sgt Charles Ernest Dencer, Royal Marine
Lot 608
A time capsule. A collection of items belonging to Sgt Charles Ernest Dencer, Royal Marine
500 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A good Lieutenant’s full dress uniform of the Army Service Corps, dated 1911 comprising: blue
Lot 609
A good Lieutenant’s full dress uniform of the Army Service Corps, dated 1911 comprising: blue
775 GBP
850 - 900 GBP
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A Geo naval dirk, tapering blade 8”, with central fuller for half length, brass foliate
Lot 610
A Geo naval dirk, tapering blade 8”, with central fuller for half length, brass foliate
180 GBP
60 - 100 GBP
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An early 20th century Turkish naval officer’s sword, slender, curved, fullered blade 26”, etched
Lot 611
An early 20th century Turkish naval officer’s sword, slender, curved, fullered blade 26”, etched
200 GBP
60 - 90 GBP
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A post 1902 RN Warrant Officer’s sword, straight, fullered blade 31½”, by J Friedeberger, Portsea,
Lot 612
A post 1902 RN Warrant Officer’s sword, straight, fullered blade 31½”, by J Friedeberger, Portsea,
110 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A French light cavalry trooper’s sword, curved pipe backed blade 36½”, marked “Manufre Rale de
Lot 613
A French light cavalry trooper’s sword, curved pipe backed blade 36½”, marked “Manufre Rale de
250 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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A mameluke hilted sword, slender, curved fullered blade 26”, solid brass hilt, the crossguard with
Lot 614
A mameluke hilted sword, slender, curved fullered blade 26”, solid brass hilt, the crossguard with
75 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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An East India Co infantry officer’s 1822 pattern sword, slender pipe backed blade 30½”, brass hilt
Lot 615
An East India Co infantry officer’s 1822 pattern sword, slender pipe backed blade 30½”, brass hilt
130 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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A composite sword, slender curved fullered blade 32”, with back fuller, steel 1821 light cavalry
Lot 616
A composite sword, slender curved fullered blade 32”, with back fuller, steel 1821 light cavalry
80 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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An interesting mid 19th century sidearm, plated straight SE blade 24½”, DE at point, etched “William
Lot 617
An interesting mid 19th century sidearm, plated straight SE blade 24½”, DE at point, etched “William
110 GBP
120 - 150 GBP
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An early 19th century Continental cavalry troopers sword, curved fullered blade 33½”, marked S & K
Lot 618
An early 19th century Continental cavalry troopers sword, curved fullered blade 33½”, marked S & K
160 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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An early 20th century French infantry officer’s sword, slender blade 34”, marked “Coulaux & Cie
Lot 619
An early 20th century French infantry officer’s sword, slender blade 34”, marked “Coulaux & Cie
110 GBP
70 - 100 GBP
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