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March 20th and 21st auction
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Lewes, East Sussex
BN7 2NJ
United Kingdom
March 20th and 21st auction

March Auction Militaria, Arms Armour and Toys

Auction dates
20 Mar 2018 11:00 GMT
Lots: 1-606
21 Mar 2018 10:30 GMT
Lots: 701-1000
Viewing dates
15 Mar 2018 09:00 - 13:00 GMT
15 Mar 2018 14:00 - 17:00 GMT
16 Mar 2018 09:00 - 13:00 GMT
16 Mar 2018 14:00 - 17:00 GMT
20 Mar 2018 09:00 - 10:30 GMT
21 Mar 2018 09:00 - 10:00 GMT
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A fine post 1902 Scots Guards Captain’s scarlet tunic, gilt bullion embroidered collar, cuffs and
Lot 421
A fine post 1902 Scots Guards Captain’s scarlet tunic, gilt bullion embroidered collar, cuffs and
320 GBP
350 - 400 GBP
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A good Irish Guards band sergeant’s 1959 pattern tunic, anodised QC and harp buttons, gilt braided
Lot 422
A good Irish Guards band sergeant’s 1959 pattern tunic, anodised QC and harp buttons, gilt braided
130 GBP
120 - 140 GBP
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A post 1902 Scottish Rifles doublet, KC WM GS buttons, white cord piping, original stores label
Lot 423
A post 1902 Scottish Rifles doublet, KC WM GS buttons, white cord piping, original stores label
0 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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A post 1902 Officer’s scarlet tunic of The Hampshire Regt, yellow facings, regimental buttons,
Lot 424
A post 1902 Officer’s scarlet tunic of The Hampshire Regt, yellow facings, regimental buttons,
120 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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A post 1902 Captain’s full dress scarlet doublet of The Queen’s Own Cameron Highlanders, blue
Lot 425
A post 1902 Captain’s full dress scarlet doublet of The Queen’s Own Cameron Highlanders, blue
460 GBP
250 - 300 GBP
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A Queen Victoria School scarlet cutaway doublet, anodised buttons; a County Lieutenants pantaloons
Lot 426
A Queen Victoria School scarlet cutaway doublet, anodised buttons; a County Lieutenants pantaloons
35 GBP
40 - 50 GBP
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A fine and rare Bengal Staff Corps field officer’s scarlet tunic c. 1875, collar rank and cuff
Lot 427
A fine and rare Bengal Staff Corps field officer’s scarlet tunic c. 1875, collar rank and cuff
270 GBP
350 - 380 GBP
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A 10th Ghurka Rifles officer’s rifle green SD uniform, comprising jacket with black composition
Lot 428
A 10th Ghurka Rifles officer’s rifle green SD uniform, comprising jacket with black composition
0 GBP
70 - 100 GBP
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A Russian Army fur cap, 2 similar with artificial fur; a Russian officer’s peaked cap; 2 other
Lot 429
A Russian Army fur cap, 2 similar with artificial fur; a Russian officer’s peaked cap; 2 other
55 GBP
30 - 35 GBP
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A quantity of Russian post WWII headgear, comprising: 6 dress peaked caps complete with chinstraps
Lot 430
A quantity of Russian post WWII headgear, comprising: 6 dress peaked caps complete with chinstraps
30 GBP
30 - 40 GBP
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A US tropical helmet, (no lining or chinstrap); another (fractured, repaired and painted white)
Lot 431
A US tropical helmet, (no lining or chinstrap); another (fractured, repaired and painted white)
55 GBP
40 - 50 GBP
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A WWI period Royal Naval officer’s white Wolseley helmet, leather and silk lining, replacement
Lot 432
A WWI period Royal Naval officer’s white Wolseley helmet, leather and silk lining, replacement
55 GBP
50 - 70 GBP
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A khaki pith helmet, 2 Eastern European Cossack type astrakhan caps, a matelot cap, and 2 other
Lot 433
A khaki pith helmet, 2 Eastern European Cossack type astrakhan caps, a matelot cap, and 2 other
55 GBP
30 - 40 GBP
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A tattoo tropical helmet, (hole to crown, chin strap missing); a police helmet coated with white
Lot 434
A tattoo tropical helmet, (hole to crown, chin strap missing); a police helmet coated with white
140 GBP
40 - 50 GBP
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A scarce WWII period Eastern European steel helmet, raw edged with 3 slots for camouflage netting
Lot 435
A scarce WWII period Eastern European steel helmet, raw edged with 3 slots for camouflage netting
0 GBP
70 - 100 GBP
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An Eastern Bloc steel helmet; a Dutch WWII steel helmet (no lining); a US Vietnam period forage cap;
Lot 436
An Eastern Bloc steel helmet; a Dutch WWII steel helmet (no lining); a US Vietnam period forage cap;
0 GBP
30 - 40 GBP
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A very scarce WWII Airborne Troops helmet, leathering marked “BMB 1943”, complete with its rarely
Lot 437
A very scarce WWII Airborne Troops helmet, leathering marked “BMB 1943”, complete with its rarely
320 GBP
300 - 350 GBP
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A post 1953 general officer’s peaked cap, blue body, red band, gilt bullion badge and peaked
Lot 438
A post 1953 general officer’s peaked cap, blue body, red band, gilt bullion badge and peaked
95 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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A post 1953 Staff officer’s khaki service dress cap, with bullion royal crest badge. VGC
Lot 439
A post 1953 Staff officer’s khaki service dress cap, with bullion royal crest badge. VGC
45 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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A Coldstream Guards NCO’s peaked cap, with anodised badge, another similar with brass badge; a Scots
Lot 440
A Coldstream Guards NCO’s peaked cap, with anodised badge, another similar with brass badge; a Scots
85 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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A post 1902 RA officer’s blue service dress cap, gilt KC badge, gilt bullion braiding to peak,
Lot 441
A post 1902 RA officer’s blue service dress cap, gilt KC badge, gilt bullion braiding to peak,
30 GBP
35 - 50 GBP
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An officer’s peaked cap of The Buffs (E. Kent Regt) c 1905, of blue cloth, scarlet braid to rim,
Lot 442
An officer’s peaked cap of The Buffs (E. Kent Regt) c 1905, of blue cloth, scarlet braid to rim,
140 GBP
80 - 100 GBP
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A 10th Ghurkha Rifles post 1902 green service dress cap, black knot badge with crossed kukri and
Lot 443
A 10th Ghurkha Rifles post 1902 green service dress cap, black knot badge with crossed kukri and
45 GBP
40 - 50 GBP
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A scarce blue cloth glengarry cap with headband, tails and lining with gilt stamp “Warranted
Lot 444
A scarce blue cloth glengarry cap with headband, tails and lining with gilt stamp “Warranted
0 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A General officer’s tent cap, c 1895, of blue and scarlet cloth with gilt piping, embroidered
Lot 445
A General officer’s tent cap, c 1895, of blue and scarlet cloth with gilt piping, embroidered
260 GBP
75 - 100 GBP
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A fully professionally restored mitre cap of the Grenadier Company, The Queen’s Own Regiment of
Lot 446
A fully professionally restored mitre cap of the Grenadier Company, The Queen’s Own Regiment of
1,100 GBP
1,000 - 1,200 GBP
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A staff officer’s cocked hat, bullion tassels fore and aft, staff pattern lace loop, braided ball
Lot 447
A staff officer’s cocked hat, bullion tassels fore and aft, staff pattern lace loop, braided ball
120 GBP
80 - 100 GBP
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An officer’s 1869 pattern shako of The 15th (York E Riding) Regt, gilt braid trim including 2
Lot 448
An officer’s 1869 pattern shako of The 15th (York E Riding) Regt, gilt braid trim including 2
460 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A Highland feather bonnet, two tails, diced red, white and blue wool headband, black silk tassels,
Lot 449
A Highland feather bonnet, two tails, diced red, white and blue wool headband, black silk tassels,
100 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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A Vic OR’s fur busby of a Rifle Regt, rifle green cloth top, plaited cord trim , blackened Vic crown
Lot 450
A Vic OR’s fur busby of a Rifle Regt, rifle green cloth top, plaited cord trim , blackened Vic crown
85 GBP
50 - 70 GBP
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A Vic officer’s busby of The Royal Artillery, red cloth bag, gilt grenade plume holder, applied R
Lot 451
A Vic officer’s busby of The Royal Artillery, red cloth bag, gilt grenade plume holder, applied R
220 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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An assembled ERII Household Cavalry helmet, WM skull (AF), composite ERII HP with unrelated
Lot 452
An assembled ERII Household Cavalry helmet, WM skull (AF), composite ERII HP with unrelated
180 GBP
200 - 220 GBP
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An ERII Household Cavalry trooper’s helmet, WM skull (crinkled overall, heavy dent to top), brass
Lot 453
An ERII Household Cavalry trooper’s helmet, WM skull (crinkled overall, heavy dent to top), brass
190 GBP
150 - 300 GBP
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A post 1953 Life Guards OR’s helmet, complete with white horsehair plume. In unissued condition.
Lot 454
A post 1953 Life Guards OR’s helmet, complete with white horsehair plume. In unissued condition.
850 GBP
400 - 450 GBP
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A Household Cavalry breast and backplate, brass studded nickel plated, leather and cloth lined,
Lot 455
A Household Cavalry breast and backplate, brass studded nickel plated, leather and cloth lined,
420 GBP
300 - 350 GBP
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A good post 1902 Life Guards OR’s helmet, complete with horsehair plume and chinchain, leather
Lot 456
A good post 1902 Life Guards OR’s helmet, complete with horsehair plume and chinchain, leather
650 GBP
450 - 500 GBP
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An 1871 pattern Royal Dragoons OR’s WM helmet, complete with black horsehair plume and chin chain.
Lot 457
An 1871 pattern Royal Dragoons OR’s WM helmet, complete with black horsehair plume and chin chain.
600 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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An 1871 pattern officer’s helmet of the Carabiniers, 6th Dragoon Guards, gilt skull, silvered
Lot 458
An 1871 pattern officer’s helmet of the Carabiniers, 6th Dragoon Guards, gilt skull, silvered
550 GBP
350 - 400 GBP
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An 1856 Drummers Mark I sword, shallow diamond section blade 21”, panelled brass cruciform hilt, the
Lot 459
An 1856 Drummers Mark I sword, shallow diamond section blade 21”, panelled brass cruciform hilt, the
140 GBP
80 - 100 GBP
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An 1895 Drummers Mark II sword, blade 13½”, brass hilt, the ornamental crossguard with VR cypher,
Lot 460
An 1895 Drummers Mark II sword, blade 13½”, brass hilt, the ornamental crossguard with VR cypher,
85 GBP
70 - 80 GBP
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A 1751 patt infantry OR’s sidearm, curved SE blade 24”, with hatchet point, back fuller for most
Lot 461
A 1751 patt infantry OR’s sidearm, curved SE blade 24”, with hatchet point, back fuller for most
180 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A French Napoleonic period grenadier sidearm, flat, curved SE blade 23½”, marked “Grenadier” in half
Lot 462
A French Napoleonic period grenadier sidearm, flat, curved SE blade 23½”, marked “Grenadier” in half
220 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A German hunting sidearm, flat blade 15”, with maker’s mark of a huntsman and initials (unclear)
Lot 463
A German hunting sidearm, flat blade 15”, with maker’s mark of a huntsman and initials (unclear)
320 GBP
350 - 400 GBP
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An early Vic officer’s 1827 pattern sword of The Rifle Brigade, curved, pipe backed blade 32½”,
Lot 464
An early Vic officer’s 1827 pattern sword of The Rifle Brigade, curved, pipe backed blade 32½”,
150 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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An interesting 1897 pattern infantry officer’s service sword, made at Enfield for Spain, plain
Lot 465
An interesting 1897 pattern infantry officer’s service sword, made at Enfield for Spain, plain
170 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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An 1822 pattern General and Staff officers sword, slender, very slight curved, fullered blade
Lot 466
An 1822 pattern General and Staff officers sword, slender, very slight curved, fullered blade
240 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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A Household Cavalry trooper’s sword, blade 34” marked “L46” and “6 47” (1947) and other issue
Lot 467
A Household Cavalry trooper’s sword, blade 34” marked “L46” and “6 47” (1947) and other issue
220 GBP
220 - 240 GBP
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A WWI 1897 pattern Indian Army infantry officers sword, straight fullered blade 32½”, by
Lot 468
A WWI 1897 pattern Indian Army infantry officers sword, straight fullered blade 32½”, by
220 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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An early Vic 1822 pattern infantry field officer’s sword, slightly curved, pipe backed blade 30” (
Lot 469
An early Vic 1822 pattern infantry field officer’s sword, slightly curved, pipe backed blade 30” (
190 GBP
80 - 100 GBP
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An early Vic 1822 pattern infantry field officer’s sword, slender, curved pipe backed blade 31½”, by
Lot 470
An early Vic 1822 pattern infantry field officer’s sword, slender, curved pipe backed blade 31½”, by
170 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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An 1899 pattern cavalry trooper’s sword, slightly curved, fullered blade 33½”, with stamps at forte,
Lot 471
An 1899 pattern cavalry trooper’s sword, slightly curved, fullered blade 33½”, with stamps at forte,
220 GBP
120 - 160 GBP
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A late Vic 1854 pattern officer’s sword of the Grenadier Guards, straight fullered blade 32”, by S.
Lot 472
A late Vic 1854 pattern officer’s sword of the Grenadier Guards, straight fullered blade 32”, by S.
380 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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A continental light cavalry trooper’s sword, similar to the French M1822, curved fullered blade 34½”
Lot 473
A continental light cavalry trooper’s sword, similar to the French M1822, curved fullered blade 34½”
0 GBP
100 - 160 GBP
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A continental light cavalry trooper’s sword similar to lot 473 except there is no crowned “D” mark
Lot 474
A continental light cavalry trooper’s sword similar to lot 473 except there is no crowned “D” mark
0 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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*A No 4 Mark I bolt action military rifle converted to a single shot .410” shotgun, nitro proved for
Lot 475
*A No 4 Mark I bolt action military rifle converted to a single shot .410” shotgun, nitro proved for
360 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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*An SB .410” Webley “Sportsman” bolt action shotgun, number 495 on bolt, with 2 shot magazine. GWO &
Lot 476
*An SB .410” Webley “Sportsman” bolt action shotgun, number 495 on bolt, with 2 shot magazine. GWO &
0 GBP
30 - 40 GBP
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*A 12 bore Greener Martini GP shotgun, 42½” overall, barrel 26”, number 2038. GWO & C (slightly worn
Lot 477
*A 12 bore Greener Martini GP shotgun, 42½” overall, barrel 26”, number 2038. GWO & C (slightly worn
25 GBP
30 - 40 GBP
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*A 12 bore x 2¾” FN Browning “Twelvette double automatic” self loading shotgun, 47” overall
Lot 478
*A 12 bore x 2¾” FN Browning “Twelvette double automatic” self loading shotgun, 47” overall
60 GBP
100 - 200 GBP
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*A DB 20 bore top lever non ejector sidelock shotgun, by Midland Gun Co, 46½” overall, re-nitro
Lot 479
*A DB 20 bore top lever non ejector sidelock shotgun, by Midland Gun Co, 46½” overall, re-nitro
70 GBP
100 - 200 GBP
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*A DB 12 bore x 2½” top lever hammerless boxlock non ejector shotgun, by I Hollis & Sons, 44½”
Lot 480
*A DB 12 bore x 2½” top lever hammerless boxlock non ejector shotgun, by I Hollis & Sons, 44½”
0 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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