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September 2nd and 3rd auction
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West Street Auction Galleries
Lewes, East Sussex
BN7 2NJ
United Kingdom
September 2nd and 3rd auction

Auction dates
02 Sep 2019 10:00 BST
Lots: 1001-1479
03 Sep 2019 10:30 BST
Lots: 266-837
Viewing dates
29 Aug 2019 09:00 - 13:00 BST
29 Aug 2019 14:00 - 17:00 BST
30 Aug 2019 09:00 - 13:00 BST
30 Aug 2019 14:00 - 17:00 BST
02 Sep 2019 09:00 - 09:45 BST
03 Sep 2019 09:00 - 10:00 BST
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An unusual Japanese polearm magari yari. Probably 19th century (details of nakago unavailable), head
Lot 386
An unusual Japanese polearm magari yari. Probably 19th century (details of nakago unavailable), head
320 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A Japanese retainer's helmet jingasa. Of octagonal kabuto form, up-turned brim, brown lacquered
Lot 387
A Japanese retainer's helmet jingasa. Of octagonal kabuto form, up-turned brim, brown lacquered
240 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A Japanese fan dagger. Blade 16cms (heavily cleaned), wooden hilt and sheath carved in the shape
Lot 388
A Japanese fan dagger. Blade 16cms (heavily cleaned), wooden hilt and sheath carved in the shape
95 GBP
30 - 60 GBP
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A Persian dagger khanjar. 2nd half of the 19th century, curved DE watered blade 24cms, cut with a
Lot 389
A Persian dagger khanjar. 2nd half of the 19th century, curved DE watered blade 24cms, cut with a
700 GBP
200 - 400 GBP
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A Persian dagger khanjar. Qjar dynasty, curved DE watered blade 27.5cms, with central rib
Lot 390
A Persian dagger khanjar. Qjar dynasty, curved DE watered blade 27.5cms, with central rib
850 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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An Indian dagger khanjar. Straight SE blade 21.5cms, silver hilt embossed with a ram's head, the
Lot 391
An Indian dagger khanjar. Straight SE blade 21.5cms, silver hilt embossed with a ram's head, the
70 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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An early Nepalese dagger jamdhar katari. Probably 17th century, thin slightly swollen DE blade 23.
Lot 392
An early Nepalese dagger jamdhar katari. Probably 17th century, thin slightly swollen DE blade 23.
160 GBP
150 - 300 GBP
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A small Ottoman Turkish dagger jambiya. Probably Trabzon 20th century, curved DE blade 12.5cms
Lot 393
A small Ottoman Turkish dagger jambiya. Probably Trabzon 20th century, curved DE blade 12.5cms
110 GBP
70 - 100 GBP
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An Ottoman knife bichaq. Late 19th century, straight SE watered blade 10cms with 2 gold damascened
Lot 394
An Ottoman knife bichaq. Late 19th century, straight SE watered blade 10cms with 2 gold damascened
100 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A large Ottoman heart-shaped wooden powder flask. Dated AH1291 (=1874) 27cms including turned horn
Lot 395
A large Ottoman heart-shaped wooden powder flask. Dated AH1291 (=1874) 27cms including turned horn
300 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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An Ottoman soft leather belt-pouch. 18th or 19th century, 17cms of square shape, hinged flap with
Lot 396
An Ottoman soft leather belt-pouch. 18th or 19th century, 17cms of square shape, hinged flap with
110 GBP
70 - 90 GBP
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A massive and very decorative Indian Hindu axe. Late 19th century, crescent-shaped iron blade
Lot 397
A massive and very decorative Indian Hindu axe. Late 19th century, crescent-shaped iron blade
400 GBP
200 - 400 GBP
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The Spitfire Log' compiled by Haining, 'The Pictorial History of World War II' by Messenger, '
Lot 401
The Spitfire Log' compiled by Haining, 'The Pictorial History of World War II' by Messenger, '
140 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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3 WWII Air Ministry publications: 'Aircraft Recognition Training' handbook with photos,
Lot 402
3 WWII Air Ministry publications: 'Aircraft Recognition Training' handbook with photos,
25 GBP
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The College of Arms' book, 'London 1963', listing
Lot 403
The College of Arms' book, 'London 1963', listing "officers of the college and their predecessors in
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Lot 404
"Fascinating Walking Sticks" by Boothroyd, illus, 1973, in DW; "Everyday Antiques" fully colour
100 GBP
20 - 30 GBP
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Lot 405
"Secret Warfare" by Lorain trans. Kahn, line illus, 1983 in DW; "Elite Forces" by Bennett, few
10 GBP
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Lot 406
"Dictionary of Battles" ed Chandler, 1987, in DW; "Battle: a History of Conflict on Land and Sea",
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Lot 407
"European Military Uniforms: a Short History" by Martin, line drawing and colour illus, 1967 edn, in
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Lot 408
"The King's African Rifles" by Lt Col Moyse-Bartlett, maps and photo illus, 1956, in DW; "Battle
30 GBP
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Lot 409
"Badges and Insignia of the British Armed Services" by May, Carman and Tanner, standard reference
25 GBP
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Lot 410
"Battles of the Great Commanders" by Livesey, illus, 1987, in DW; "Dress Regulations for the Army
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Lot 411
"The Waterloo Roll Call" by Dalton, 1978 reprint, in DW; "A Handbook of the Orders of Chivalry,
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Lot 412
"British Aviation: the Pioneer Years" by Penrose, "The Lancaster Story" by Jacobs, "War in the
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Lot 413
"The Indian Army" by Mollo, colour and photo illus, 1981, in DW; "Richard Simkin's Uniforms of the
25 GBP
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Lot 414
"Records and Badges of the British Army", by Chichester and Burges Short, complete with 24 colour
25 GBP
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Lot 415
"The History of the Dress of the Royal Regiment of Artillery, 1625-1897" compiled and illus by
40 GBP
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Lot 416
"Royal Ordnance Factories Balance Sheet" etc "1910-1911", containing detailed accounts for the
50 GBP
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A diploma award of the British Committee of the French Red Cross, to W E Hemsley in recognition of
Lot 417
A diploma award of the British Committee of the French Red Cross, to W E Hemsley in recognition of
20 GBP
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An interesting album of photographs of Australia, 1945, with approx 140 snapshots, postcards and a
Lot 418
An interesting album of photographs of Australia, 1945, with approx 140 snapshots, postcards and a
60 GBP
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50 photo postcards of naval interest, mostly Edwardian and WWI period, British and Foreign,
Lot 419
50 photo postcards of naval interest, mostly Edwardian and WWI period, British and Foreign,
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18 various framed prints, mostly military subjects, in colour and black & white, 19th/20th cent. QGC
Lot 420
18 various framed prints, mostly military subjects, in colour and black & white, 19th/20th cent. QGC
30 GBP
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A limited edition print by Robert Taylor (number 612 of 990) of a Spitfire flown by Don Kingaby
Lot 421
A limited edition print by Robert Taylor (number 612 of 990) of a Spitfire flown by Don Kingaby
45 GBP
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A limited edition print by Robert Taylor, (number 615 of 990) of a Hurricane flown by Frank Carey
Lot 422
A limited edition print by Robert Taylor, (number 615 of 990) of a Hurricane flown by Frank Carey
40 GBP
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A limited edition print, number 37 of 150, commemorating RAF Chailey, depicting a Spitfire of 131
Lot 423
A limited edition print, number 37 of 150, commemorating RAF Chailey, depicting a Spitfire of 131
95 GBP
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A large colour printed
Lot 424
A large colour printed "Muster Roll of Princess Charlotte of Wales' 1st Volunteer Battalion Royal
55 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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Two interesting WWII watercolour sketches relating to 617 Squadron (Dam Busters) RAF, the first
Lot 425
Two interesting WWII watercolour sketches relating to 617 Squadron (Dam Busters) RAF, the first
340 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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A well executed pen and wash sketch of a Boer War period mounted patrol, 4 riders ploughing
Lot 426
A well executed pen and wash sketch of a Boer War period mounted patrol, 4 riders ploughing
50 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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Three: Crimea 1854, 3 clasps Balaklava, Inkermann, Sebastopol (neatly engraved 868 Pte. J Reilly 8th
Lot 427
Three: Crimea 1854, 3 clasps Balaklava, Inkermann, Sebastopol (neatly engraved 868 Pte. J Reilly 8th
1,600 GBP
800 - 850 GBP
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Kabul to Kandahar star, 1880, (reverse engraved Sepoy Ramditta 25th Reg NI), VF
Lot 428
Kabul to Kandahar star, 1880, (reverse engraved Sepoy Ramditta 25th Reg NI), VF
180 GBP
125 - 175 GBP
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Egypt, undated reverse, 1 clasp Suakin 1885 (4497 Pte W Waller 3rd Grenr. Gds), GVF (part of surname
Lot 429
Egypt, undated reverse, 1 clasp Suakin 1885 (4497 Pte W Waller 3rd Grenr. Gds), GVF (part of surname
120 GBP
125 - 150 GBP
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Queen's Sudan medal (4507 Pte A Blair 1/Sea Hrs) VF
Lot 430
Queen's Sudan medal (4507 Pte A Blair 1/Sea Hrs) VF
230 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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QSA, 2 clasps Rel of Lady, Tugela Heights (3647 Pte W Weeks, Devon Regt), VF (non original rivets,
Lot 431
QSA, 2 clasps Rel of Lady, Tugela Heights (3647 Pte W Weeks, Devon Regt), VF (non original rivets,
80 GBP
75 - 100 GBP
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Five: AGS 1902, 1 clasp Somaliland 1908-1910 (300016 C W Fisher Lg Sto HMS Barham), 1914-15 star (
Lot 432
Five: AGS 1902, 1 clasp Somaliland 1908-1910 (300016 C W Fisher Lg Sto HMS Barham), 1914-15 star (
300 GBP
275 - 325 GBP
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WWII medals, Pair: 1914-15 star, BWM (no Victory present, 11425 Pte F Norman Dorset R), VF. Pair:
Lot 433
WWII medals, Pair: 1914-15 star, BWM (no Victory present, 11425 Pte F Norman Dorset R), VF. Pair:
100 GBP
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Pair: NGS 1909, 1 clasp Palestine 1936-1939 (J 95310 D A Turner, AB, RN); Naval LS & GC, Geo V
Lot 434
Pair: NGS 1909, 1 clasp Palestine 1936-1939 (J 95310 D A Turner, AB, RN); Naval LS & GC, Geo V
130 GBP
150 - 170 GBP
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Four: 1939-45 star, Africa star, Italy star, War medal in remains of carton to F J H Todd (
Lot 435
Four: 1939-45 star, Africa star, Italy star, War medal in remains of carton to F J H Todd (
130 GBP
50 - 75 GBP
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Four: 1939-45 star, Atlantic star, Defence, War medal (un-named as issued), in box of issue and call
Lot 436
Four: 1939-45 star, Atlantic star, Defence, War medal (un-named as issued), in box of issue and call
45 GBP
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Air Crew Europe star, un-named as issued, EF, a transmittal slip to casualty Pilot officer W A
Lot 437
Air Crew Europe star, un-named as issued, EF, a transmittal slip to casualty Pilot officer W A
240 GBP
175 - 200 GBP
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Detached medal clasps: MGS: Vittoria and Pyrenees (as one, no back to Vittoria, with claw
Lot 438
Detached medal clasps: MGS: Vittoria and Pyrenees (as one, no back to Vittoria, with claw
260 GBP
75 - 100 GBP
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Detached medal clasps: NGS Palestine 1945-48, WWI stitch on “Mons” clasps (2), GSM 1918 Kurdistan (
Lot 439
Detached medal clasps: NGS Palestine 1945-48, WWI stitch on “Mons” clasps (2), GSM 1918 Kurdistan (
240 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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France: Geneva Cross 1870-71 (2) and 1 miniature of the same; WWI Victory medal; Orient medal 1915-
Lot 440
France: Geneva Cross 1870-71 (2) and 1 miniature of the same; WWI Victory medal; Orient medal 1915-
130 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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German awards: Bavaria King Ludwig cross 1916; Hannover: Lagenselza Medal 1866; Prussia Waterloo
Lot 441
German awards: Bavaria King Ludwig cross 1916; Hannover: Lagenselza Medal 1866; Prussia Waterloo
130 GBP
80 - 100 GBP
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Italy WWI Victory medal NF, WWII Commemorative medal for Victory over Greece, 1940-41 GVF, Somalia
Lot 442
Italy WWI Victory medal NF, WWII Commemorative medal for Victory over Greece, 1940-41 GVF, Somalia
75 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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Netherlands: AR Flying cross 1941 VF, War Commemorative Cross 1940-45, 1 clasp Arnhem-Nijmegen
Lot 443
Netherlands: AR Flying cross 1941 VF, War Commemorative Cross 1940-45, 1 clasp Arnhem-Nijmegen
400 GBP
80 - 100 GBP
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Spain: A Franco period Order of the Yoke and Arrows collar badge and chain, the eagle appears to
Lot 444
Spain: A Franco period Order of the Yoke and Arrows collar badge and chain, the eagle appears to
2,000 GBP
200 - 250 GBP
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Lot 445
"Recipients of the Distinguished Conduct Medal 1914-1920" by Walker, 1981, in DW; "The Distinguished
20 GBP
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Approx 50 copies of the
Lot 446
Approx 50 copies of the "Orders and Medals Research Society" journal, 2010-2013, and a quantity of
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An accumulation of London School Attendance and Good Conduct medals, mostly WM and including many
Lot 447
An accumulation of London School Attendance and Good Conduct medals, mostly WM and including many
60 GBP
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Kent Education Committee HM silver attendance and good conduct medals (8) covering the 1904-1915
Lot 448
Kent Education Committee HM silver attendance and good conduct medals (8) covering the 1904-1915
75 GBP
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