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November 2018
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West Street Auction Galleries
Lewes, East Sussex
BN7 2NJ
United Kingdom
November 2018

Auction dates
26 Nov 2018 10:30 GMT
Lots: 1-482
27 Nov 2018 11:00 GMT
Lots: 601-906
Viewing dates
22 Nov 2018 09:00 - 13:00 GMT
22 Nov 2018 14:00 - 17:00 GMT
23 Nov 2018 09:00 - 13:00 GMT
23 Nov 2018 14:00 - 17:00 GMT
26 Nov 2018 09:00 - 10:00 GMT
27 Nov 2018 09:00 - 10:30 GMT
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5 Guards brass valise badges: Vic Grenadier (one of 4 lugs missing), Coldstream, Scots, Irish and
Lot 719
5 Guards brass valise badges: Vic Grenadier (one of 4 lugs missing), Coldstream, Scots, Irish and
80 GBP
80 - 100 GBP
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A die struck plaid brooch, set with glass “stones”. GC
Lot 720
A die struck plaid brooch, set with glass “stones”. GC
0 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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An old brass Tattoo SBP, of rectangular form bearing a large Vic crown with numeral “8” below, 4”
Lot 721
An old brass Tattoo SBP, of rectangular form bearing a large Vic crown with numeral “8” below, 4”
80 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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A Crimean War period Russian artillery brass pouch badge, grenade with 3 flames, soldered copper
Lot 722
A Crimean War period Russian artillery brass pouch badge, grenade with 3 flames, soldered copper
50 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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A trooper’s shoulder belt and pouch of The Life Guards, buff leather belt with scarlet cord and
Lot 723
A trooper’s shoulder belt and pouch of The Life Guards, buff leather belt with scarlet cord and
60 GBP
60 - 100 GBP
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A Vic officer’s black leather shoulder belt and pouch, small plated crowned VR flap badge to pouch
Lot 724
A Vic officer’s black leather shoulder belt and pouch, small plated crowned VR flap badge to pouch
140 GBP
150 - 175 GBP
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A scarce WWII Dutch Resistance linen armband, in the Dutch colours with sewn on 3” zinc disc
Lot 725
A scarce WWII Dutch Resistance linen armband, in the Dutch colours with sewn on 3” zinc disc
50 GBP
40 - 50 GBP
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An infantry officers crimson waist sash and tassels, and an NCO’s scarlet shoulder sash and tassels;
Lot 726
An infantry officers crimson waist sash and tassels, and an NCO’s scarlet shoulder sash and tassels;
110 GBP
50 - 70 GBP
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An infantry officer’s crimson waist sash and tassels, with label of Trayler & Co, Portsmouth, GC;
Lot 727
An infantry officer’s crimson waist sash and tassels, with label of Trayler & Co, Portsmouth, GC;
30 GBP
30 - 40 GBP
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A quantity of leather, patent leather, buckskin and webbing waistbelts, crossbelts etc, mostly
Lot 728
A quantity of leather, patent leather, buckskin and webbing waistbelts, crossbelts etc, mostly
55 GBP
30 - 60 GBP
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3 Sam Browne belts, one with cross strap; 2 pairs leather knee length gaiters; 2 webbing waistbelts;
Lot 729
3 Sam Browne belts, one with cross strap; 2 pairs leather knee length gaiters; 2 webbing waistbelts;
60 GBP
20 - 30 GBP
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An East German “Rad Honour Banner of the SED”, with “Honour Ribbon”, on the upper part of its pole
Lot 730
An East German “Rad Honour Banner of the SED”, with “Honour Ribbon”, on the upper part of its pole
50 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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A brass trumpet, by Barretts, bound with red, yellow and black cords and tassels (slightly
Lot 731
A brass trumpet, by Barretts, bound with red, yellow and black cords and tassels (slightly
60 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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A modern copper and brass bugle, an RAF water bottle with leather harness, a pair of RAF puttees,
Lot 732
A modern copper and brass bugle, an RAF water bottle with leather harness, a pair of RAF puttees,
45 GBP
30 - 40 GBP
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A quantity of uniform: 2 ERII Chelsea Pensioners blue coats; 6 tartan plaids; 4 pr overalls
Lot 733
A quantity of uniform: 2 ERII Chelsea Pensioners blue coats; 6 tartan plaids; 4 pr overalls
35 GBP
40 - 50 GBP
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3 blue capes, with lion’s heads chain clasps; 3 ERII R Chelsea Hospital Pensioners” blue coats. GC
Lot 734
3 blue capes, with lion’s heads chain clasps; 3 ERII R Chelsea Hospital Pensioners” blue coats. GC
55 GBP
20 - 30 GBP
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4 pairs overalls, “No 1 Dress. Piper Green. Cavalry Pattern OR” with double white stripe; pair No
Lot 735
4 pairs overalls, “No 1 Dress. Piper Green. Cavalry Pattern OR” with double white stripe; pair No
45 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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An ERII khaki jacket and cap to an RAOC major, with anodised buttons and silvered and gilt cap and
Lot 736
An ERII khaki jacket and cap to an RAOC major, with anodised buttons and silvered and gilt cap and
25 GBP
25 - 40 GBP
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2 Scottish pipe band piper’s doublets; 2 kilts; a Hodden grey Tam o Shanter with chrome clan
Lot 737
2 Scottish pipe band piper’s doublets; 2 kilts; a Hodden grey Tam o Shanter with chrome clan
120 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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A Highland piper’s black cloth uniform, doublet, kilt with miniature broadsword and dirk pins,
Lot 738
A Highland piper’s black cloth uniform, doublet, kilt with miniature broadsword and dirk pins,
85 GBP
30 - 40 GBP
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A WWII Majors khaki “Great Coat. Battle Dress”, maker’s label d 1943, “King David Hotel Jerusalem”
Lot 739
A WWII Majors khaki “Great Coat. Battle Dress”, maker’s label d 1943, “King David Hotel Jerusalem”
50 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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A fine Vic General officer’s blue greatcoat, royal blue velvet collar and red cloth lining, 18
Lot 740
A fine Vic General officer’s blue greatcoat, royal blue velvet collar and red cloth lining, 18
50 GBP
80 - 100 GBP
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An officer’s khaki SD tunic of The R Artillery, KC staybrite buttons (other insignia removed); 2
Lot 741
An officer’s khaki SD tunic of The R Artillery, KC staybrite buttons (other insignia removed); 2
55 GBP
40 - 50 GBP
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A Geo officer’s DB scarlet coatee of the Queen’s Own Dorset Yeomanry Cavalry, blue facings, silver
Lot 742
A Geo officer’s DB scarlet coatee of the Queen’s Own Dorset Yeomanry Cavalry, blue facings, silver
0 GBP
300 - 350 GBP
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4 French (?) military helmets, including WWII fibre for tank crew (incomplete), US type steel with
Lot 743
4 French (?) military helmets, including WWII fibre for tank crew (incomplete), US type steel with
0 GBP
30 - 40 GBP
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2 WWII British steel helmets with rough textured finish, one olive green, the other dark brown;
Lot 744
2 WWII British steel helmets with rough textured finish, one olive green, the other dark brown;
40 GBP
30 - 40 GBP
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7 WWII cloth berets, various dates 1942-45; 3 jungle green (stamps unclear); 3 khaki with tufts; 3
Lot 745
7 WWII cloth berets, various dates 1942-45; 3 jungle green (stamps unclear); 3 khaki with tufts; 3
240 GBP
40 - 50 GBP
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An ERII officer’s sidecap of The R Artillery, scarlet and blue cloth, gilt trim, embroidered
Lot 746
An ERII officer’s sidecap of The R Artillery, scarlet and blue cloth, gilt trim, embroidered
0 GBP
60 - 70 GBP
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A Royal Artillery officer’s soft khaki peaked cap, with bronze KC badge and brown leather chinstrap;
Lot 747
A Royal Artillery officer’s soft khaki peaked cap, with bronze KC badge and brown leather chinstrap;
55 GBP
30 - 40 GBP
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A Royal Artillery field officer’s peaked cap, with gilt KC badge and gold band to peak, with label
Lot 748
A Royal Artillery field officer’s peaked cap, with gilt KC badge and gold band to peak, with label
55 GBP
40 - 50 GBP
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A post 1902 RN officer’s sword, straight fullered blade 32”, by “Gieves Ltd London, Portsmouth &
Lot 749
A post 1902 RN officer’s sword, straight fullered blade 32”, by “Gieves Ltd London, Portsmouth &
240 GBP
250 - 300 GBP
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2 sword scabbards: steel for French cavalry trooper, c 1850, straight blade, 96 cm x 3.5cm at
Lot 750
2 sword scabbards: steel for French cavalry trooper, c 1850, straight blade, 96 cm x 3.5cm at
150 GBP
50 - 80 GBP
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An Italian cavalry trooper’s sword, slightly curved, fullered, plated blade 35½”, with Solingen
Lot 751
An Italian cavalry trooper’s sword, slightly curved, fullered, plated blade 35½”, with Solingen
75 GBP
70 - 90 GBP
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An 1845 pattern infantry field officer’s sword, in brass scabbard, FC, and a continental cavalry
Lot 752
An 1845 pattern infantry field officer’s sword, in brass scabbard, FC, and a continental cavalry
420 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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A Geo V WW1 Rifle officer’s sword, straight blade by Wilkinson, no 48632, etched with crowned R
Lot 753
A Geo V WW1 Rifle officer’s sword, straight blade by Wilkinson, no 48632, etched with crowned R
120 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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A Vic Rifle officer’s sword, slightly curved blade 32½”, by Brown & Co London, etched with crowned R
Lot 754
A Vic Rifle officer’s sword, slightly curved blade 32½”, by Brown & Co London, etched with crowned R
90 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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A French gladius sidearm, swollen DE blade 19”, marked “Talabot Fs Paris” and small stamp “*R*” in
Lot 755
A French gladius sidearm, swollen DE blade 19”, marked “Talabot Fs Paris” and small stamp “*R*” in
70 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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A good French M 1822 light cavalry trooper’s sword, curved, fullered blade 36”, marked “Mre d’
Lot 756
A good French M 1822 light cavalry trooper’s sword, curved, fullered blade 36”, marked “Mre d’
260 GBP
300 - 350 GBP
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An 1821 pattern heavy cavalry trooper’s sword, officially shortened blade 31”, marked Enfield 1849
Lot 757
An 1821 pattern heavy cavalry trooper’s sword, officially shortened blade 31”, marked Enfield 1849
380 GBP
150 - 175 GBP
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An Ed VII Indian army 1897 pattern infantry sword, straight blade 32½”, with stamps at forte,
Lot 758
An Ed VII Indian army 1897 pattern infantry sword, straight blade 32½”, with stamps at forte,
60 GBP
60 - 90 GBP
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An officer’s sword of The Royal Artillery, almost straight fullered blade 35” by Trayler & Co
Lot 759
An officer’s sword of The Royal Artillery, almost straight fullered blade 35” by Trayler & Co
190 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A modern skean dhu, plated blade 3½”, darkwood strapwork grip, top with glass “citrine”, plain
Lot 760
A modern skean dhu, plated blade 3½”, darkwood strapwork grip, top with glass “citrine”, plain
30 GBP
30 - 40 GBP
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A modern Highland piper’s dirk, SE blade 10½”, traditional scalloped back edge and narrow fuller,
Lot 761
A modern Highland piper’s dirk, SE blade 10½”, traditional scalloped back edge and narrow fuller,
130 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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An Indian steel barrelled flintlock blunderbuss, of bazaar quality, 27” overall, swamped barrel
Lot 762
An Indian steel barrelled flintlock blunderbuss, of bazaar quality, 27” overall, swamped barrel
320 GBP
325 - 350 GBP
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3 P1907 bayonets, various stamps at forte. GC (no scabbards).
Lot 763
3 P1907 bayonets, various stamps at forte. GC (no scabbards).
100 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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A Brown Bess type bayonet,4” socket with modified slot (some age wear and rust); 2 P1907 bayonets,
Lot 764
A Brown Bess type bayonet,4” socket with modified slot (some age wear and rust); 2 P1907 bayonets,
110 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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A German M88/98 all steel ersatz knife bayonet, pressed steel hilt with upswept quillon, and three
Lot 765
A German M88/98 all steel ersatz knife bayonet, pressed steel hilt with upswept quillon, and three
120 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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3 P1907 bayonets, various stamps at forte, in scabbards. Generally GC (some wear).
Lot 766
3 P1907 bayonets, various stamps at forte, in scabbards. Generally GC (some wear).
120 GBP
60 - 70 GBP
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A Thai Mauser bayonet, with stamp at forte, grips secured with rivets, in steel scabbard; 2 P1907
Lot 767
A Thai Mauser bayonet, with stamp at forte, grips secured with rivets, in steel scabbard; 2 P1907
85 GBP
60 - 90 GBP
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3 P1907 bayonets, various stamps at forte. GC (no scabbards)
Lot 768
3 P1907 bayonets, various stamps at forte. GC (no scabbards)
60 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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A US M5 bayonet (1955), with pin and locking stud, in its scabbard with webbing belt loop, and
Lot 769
A US M5 bayonet (1955), with pin and locking stud, in its scabbard with webbing belt loop, and
35 GBP
30 - 40 GBP
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A Belgian M1889 Mauser knife bayonet, hooked quillon, in its steel scabbard. GC Plate 5
Lot 770
A Belgian M1889 Mauser knife bayonet, hooked quillon, in its steel scabbard. GC Plate 5
70 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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3 P1907 bayonets, various stamps at forte. GC (no scabbards)
Lot 771
3 P1907 bayonets, various stamps at forte. GC (no scabbards)
110 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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A WWII period Japanese Arisaka type 30 bayonet, stamp at forte, in its scabbard. Near VGC, a good
Lot 772
A WWII period Japanese Arisaka type 30 bayonet, stamp at forte, in its scabbard. Near VGC, a good
95 GBP
50 - 70 GBP
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2 P1907 bayonets, various stamps at forte, in scabbards. GC
Lot 773
2 P1907 bayonets, various stamps at forte, in scabbards. GC
95 GBP
60 - 70 GBP
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A P1913 bayonet, d.10.16, no oil hole in pommel, muzzle ring extended; and 2 P1907 bayonets, various
Lot 774
A P1913 bayonet, d.10.16, no oil hole in pommel, muzzle ring extended; and 2 P1907 bayonets, various
100 GBP
50 - 70 GBP
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2 P1907 bayonets, various stamps at forte, in scabbards (some rust to mounts). GC
Lot 775
2 P1907 bayonets, various stamps at forte, in scabbards (some rust to mounts). GC
90 GBP
60 - 70 GBP
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A socket bayonet, for Lovell spring catch QGC (dark rust, markings unclear) and a US 1917
Lot 776
A socket bayonet, for Lovell spring catch QGC (dark rust, markings unclear) and a US 1917
70 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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3 P1907 bayonets, various stamps at forte, in scabbards (one AF). Generally GC (some wear)
Lot 777
3 P1907 bayonets, various stamps at forte, in scabbards (one AF). Generally GC (some wear)
130 GBP
60 - 70 GBP
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A Lebel bayonet, “Mre d’Armes de Ste Etienne Sbre 1877” on backstrap, in its steel scabbard. GC a
Lot 778
A Lebel bayonet, “Mre d’Armes de Ste Etienne Sbre 1877” on backstrap, in its steel scabbard. GC a
70 GBP
50 - 70 GBP
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