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Spring Connoisseur Sale and Auction 612
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Lewes, East Sussex
BN7 2NJ
United Kingdom
Spring Connoisseur Sale and Auction 612

Auction dates
27 May 2020 11:00 BST
Lots: 1-75 & 101-370
Auction currency
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A fireman’s brass helmet by Merryweather, c 1900, with front and back peaks, ornamental crest and
Lot 152
A fireman’s brass helmet by Merryweather, c 1900, with front and back peaks, ornamental crest and
0 GBP
185 - 200 GBP
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An unopened packet of tobacco, and a packet of 20 cigarettes, “Her Royal Highness The Princess
Lot 153
An unopened packet of tobacco, and a packet of 20 cigarettes, “Her Royal Highness The Princess
150 GBP
40 - 50 GBP
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An early 19th century pack of 52 lithographed playing cards, with a few details highlighted in red
Lot 154
An early 19th century pack of 52 lithographed playing cards, with a few details highlighted in red
800 GBP
50 - 80 GBP
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A Patent brass “Dunhill Tinder Pistol” cigarette lighter, in the form of a flintlock
Lot 155
A Patent brass “Dunhill Tinder Pistol” cigarette lighter, in the form of a flintlock
70 GBP
30 - 40 GBP
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A Parker Pen Company “Presidential trio” set in 18 ct gold, comprising fountain pen with converter
Lot 158
A Parker Pen Company “Presidential trio” set in 18 ct gold, comprising fountain pen with converter
1,500 GBP
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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A pair of brass barrelled model Napoleonic period naval cannon, stepped wooden carriages, brass
Lot 159
A pair of brass barrelled model Napoleonic period naval cannon, stepped wooden carriages, brass
65 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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A British military issue Mark III prismatic marching compass, with shiny black lacquered finish,
Lot 161
A British military issue Mark III prismatic marching compass, with shiny black lacquered finish,
55 GBP
50 - 80 GBP
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“Mein Kampf”, by Adolf Hitler, 1939 peoples’ edition, published by Zentralverlag der NSDAP, Munchen,
Lot 178
“Mein Kampf”, by Adolf Hitler, 1939 peoples’ edition, published by Zentralverlag der NSDAP, Munchen,
100 GBP
100 - 120 GBP
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8 unused Third Reich Feldpost letters, each bearing a portrait of a holder of the Knights Cross with
Lot 179
8 unused Third Reich Feldpost letters, each bearing a portrait of a holder of the Knights Cross with
40 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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A Third Reich commemorative postal cover for Hitler’s 53rd birthday, 20th April 1942, bearing
Lot 180
A Third Reich commemorative postal cover for Hitler’s 53rd birthday, 20th April 1942, bearing
85 GBP
40 - 50 GBP
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A Third Reich War Merit Cross 1st class, with screw in fluted disc fitting, VGC; and an Imperial
Lot 181
A Third Reich War Merit Cross 1st class, with screw in fluted disc fitting, VGC; and an Imperial
85 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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Third Reich medals: bronze Medal of Merit without swords; Return of Memel; West Wall; and War
Lot 182
Third Reich medals: bronze Medal of Merit without swords; Return of Memel; West Wall; and War
190 GBP
60 - 100 GBP
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A Third Reich medal for the Eastern Front, and a Mother’s Cross in bronze, both with ribbons, a
Lot 183
A Third Reich medal for the Eastern Front, and a Mother’s Cross in bronze, both with ribbons, a
80 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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3 German medals: 1914 Iron Cross 2nd class; Third Reich West Wall medal; and War Merit medal, all
Lot 184
3 German medals: 1914 Iron Cross 2nd class; Third Reich West Wall medal; and War Merit medal, all
75 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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A 1939 bar to the 1914 Iron Cross 2nd class, mounted on a length of very faded ribbon; and a similar
Lot 185
A 1939 bar to the 1914 Iron Cross 2nd class, mounted on a length of very faded ribbon; and a similar
110 GBP
100 - 120 GBP
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A 1939 bar to the 1914 Iron Cross 1st class, with fluted screw back fixing. GC
Lot 186
A 1939 bar to the 1914 Iron Cross 1st class, with fluted screw back fixing. GC
100 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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A 1939 bar to the 1914 Iron Cross 1st class, with flat pin back, the pin marked “L21” in
Lot 187
A 1939 bar to the 1914 Iron Cross 1st class, with flat pin back, the pin marked “L21” in
130 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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A silver plated and enamel breast badge of the Croatian Air Force Legion, with pin back; and a Third
Lot 188
A silver plated and enamel breast badge of the Croatian Air Force Legion, with pin back; and a Third
45 GBP
50 - 80 GBP
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A Third Reich Army Close Combat clasp in silver, by F & BL (Funke & Brunninghaus). GC
Lot 189
A Third Reich Army Close Combat clasp in silver, by F & BL (Funke & Brunninghaus). GC
190 GBP
130 - 140 GBP
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A Third Reich 2nd pattern E boat badge, by Schwerin, the swastika not fretted. GC
Lot 190
A Third Reich 2nd pattern E boat badge, by Schwerin, the swastika not fretted. GC
0 GBP
150 - 175 GBP
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A Third Reich U boat badge, the back marked “Frank & Reif, Stuttgart”. GC
Lot 191
A Third Reich U boat badge, the back marked “Frank & Reif, Stuttgart”. GC
55 GBP
60 - 100 GBP
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A Third Reich U boat badge, by Frank & Reif, in its box with gilt impressed lid. GC
Lot 192
A Third Reich U boat badge, by Frank & Reif, in its box with gilt impressed lid. GC
200 GBP
150 - 175 GBP
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A Third Reich wound badge, in gold with solid back marked “L/14”; and another, hollow back in
Lot 193
A Third Reich wound badge, in gold with solid back marked “L/14”; and another, hollow back in
45 GBP
40 - 50 GBP
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A Third Reich General Assault badge, in grey metal, by JFS (Josef Feix & Sohne), GC (Beadle 63).
Lot 194
A Third Reich General Assault badge, in grey metal, by JFS (Josef Feix & Sohne), GC (Beadle 63).
55 GBP
40 - 50 GBP
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A Third Reich Army Parachutists badge, of heavy construction with matt finish to gilt wreath and
Lot 195
A Third Reich Army Parachutists badge, of heavy construction with matt finish to gilt wreath and
180 GBP
180 - 200 GBP
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A Third Reich Former Pilot’s Commemorative badge, silver washed with grey eagle and round pin. GC
Lot 196
A Third Reich Former Pilot’s Commemorative badge, silver washed with grey eagle and round pin. GC
150 GBP
150 - 175 GBP
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A German small gilt and white enamel pin back badge for the 1936 Berlin Olympics, the back marked “
Lot 197
A German small gilt and white enamel pin back badge for the 1936 Berlin Olympics, the back marked “
45 GBP
30 - 40 GBP
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A Third Reich oval enamelled pin back badge, superimposed in the centre is the NSFK emblem in
Lot 198
A Third Reich oval enamelled pin back badge, superimposed in the centre is the NSFK emblem in
0 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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A Third Reich oval silver plated and blue enamel pin back badge, depicting an Auto Union racing
Lot 199
A Third Reich oval silver plated and blue enamel pin back badge, depicting an Auto Union racing
55 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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A 1920s period German fire service brass HP, bearing helmet in red painted shield on trophy of
Lot 200
A 1920s period German fire service brass HP, bearing helmet in red painted shield on trophy of
0 GBP
30 - 40 GBP
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A Third Reich armband, black “O T 8833” on khaki (Organisation Todt), GC
Lot 201
A Third Reich armband, black “O T 8833” on khaki (Organisation Todt), GC
0 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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A Third Reich oval cast brass plaque, inscribed around the rim “Heeresversuchsstelle Peenemunde”,
Lot 202
A Third Reich oval cast brass plaque, inscribed around the rim “Heeresversuchsstelle Peenemunde”,
70 GBP
70 - 100 GBP
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A Third Reich civilian gas mask, the thin rubber and aluminium filter with clear waffenamt marks.
Lot 203
A Third Reich civilian gas mask, the thin rubber and aluminium filter with clear waffenamt marks.
0 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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A Third Reich civilian Luftschutz gas mask, the filter with waffenamt stamp, date 1940, and with
Lot 204
A Third Reich civilian Luftschutz gas mask, the filter with waffenamt stamp, date 1940, and with
140 GBP
70 - 90 GBP
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A WWII German brown bakelite binocular case, with small waffenamt stamp and maker’s code “ihg” and
Lot 205
A WWII German brown bakelite binocular case, with small waffenamt stamp and maker’s code “ihg” and
85 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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A German WWI M16 steel helmet, with original grey painted finish, the inside rear rim painted with
Lot 208
A German WWI M16 steel helmet, with original grey painted finish, the inside rear rim painted with
180 GBP
70 - 80 GBP
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A Third Reich M42 steel helmet, with later WWI style camouflage finish and leather liner and
Lot 209
A Third Reich M42 steel helmet, with later WWI style camouflage finish and leather liner and
0 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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A Third Reich M42 steel helmet, with camouflage finish, the single decal removed, maker’s mark “
Lot 210
A Third Reich M42 steel helmet, with camouflage finish, the single decal removed, maker’s mark “
320 GBP
400 - 450 GBP
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A Third Reich M42 steel helmet, with textured white camouflage finish for use on the Russian
Lot 211
A Third Reich M42 steel helmet, with textured white camouflage finish for use on the Russian
0 GBP
400 - 450 GBP
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A Third Reich Cavalry Officer’s sword, plated blade with pre 1935 Eickhorn mark, gilt brass hilt
Lot 212
A Third Reich Cavalry Officer’s sword, plated blade with pre 1935 Eickhorn mark, gilt brass hilt
180 GBP
100 - 120 GBP
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A Third Reich Cavalry Officer’s sword, plated blade with mark of Clemen & Jung, Solingen, brass hilt
Lot 213
A Third Reich Cavalry Officer’s sword, plated blade with mark of Clemen & Jung, Solingen, brass hilt
160 GBP
100 - 120 GBP
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A scarce pattern Third Reich Army Officer’s sword, by Rich A Herder, Solingen, the cast brass hilt
Lot 214
A scarce pattern Third Reich Army Officer’s sword, by Rich A Herder, Solingen, the cast brass hilt
420 GBP
100 - 120 GBP
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A Third Reich SS Officer’s sword, by Pet. Dan. Krebs, Solingen, in its scabbard, the throat mount
Lot 215
A Third Reich SS Officer’s sword, by Pet. Dan. Krebs, Solingen, in its scabbard, the throat mount
550 GBP
300 - 350 GBP
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A German WWII period Kar 98 bayonet, the blade etched later with SS motto and “SS Leibstandarte
Lot 216
A German WWII period Kar 98 bayonet, the blade etched later with SS motto and “SS Leibstandarte
280 GBP
150 - 175 GBP
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A Third Reich 2nd pattern Luftwaffe Officer’s dagger, by Paul Weyersberg & Co, Solingen, with wire
Lot 217
A Third Reich 2nd pattern Luftwaffe Officer’s dagger, by Paul Weyersberg & Co, Solingen, with wire
320 GBP
300 - 350 GBP
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A Third Reich NPEA student’s dagger, the blade with photo etched motto and name “Karl Burgmuller,
Lot 218
A Third Reich NPEA student’s dagger, the blade with photo etched motto and name “Karl Burgmuller,
0 GBP
700 - 750 GBP
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A Third Reich SA dagger, by Aesculap, Tuttlingen, the blade with full Rohm inscription, the hilt
Lot 219
A Third Reich SA dagger, by Aesculap, Tuttlingen, the blade with full Rohm inscription, the hilt
0 GBP
1,350 - 1,400 GBP
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A Third Reich Model 1933 SS dagger, the blade with post 1941 Eickhorn mark and RZM mark over “941/
Lot 220
A Third Reich Model 1933 SS dagger, the blade with post 1941 Eickhorn mark and RZM mark over “941/
0 GBP
750 - 800 GBP
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63 large and 9 small buttons, RN, Vic yacht clubs, 5 KC Guards regts, livery, mess jacket, etc, in
Lot 221
63 large and 9 small buttons, RN, Vic yacht clubs, 5 KC Guards regts, livery, mess jacket, etc, in
60 GBP
20 - 30 GBP
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A display of Officer’s buttons, comprising 72 different large and 31 small, mostly infantry, mounted
Lot 222
A display of Officer’s buttons, comprising 72 different large and 31 small, mostly infantry, mounted
240 GBP
60 - 100 GBP
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A pair of enamelled RAF cuff links, marked “silver”; a small silver “Regular Army Reserve of
Lot 223
A pair of enamelled RAF cuff links, marked “silver”; a small silver “Regular Army Reserve of
90 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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An ERII 9ct gold sweetheart badge of The R Engineers, HM G Co Ltd B’ham 1969, and an enamelled Geo
Lot 224
An ERII 9ct gold sweetheart badge of The R Engineers, HM G Co Ltd B’ham 1969, and an enamelled Geo
100 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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A cast brass shoulder title of the Imperial Light Horse, “ILH” on bar with integral lugs; 5 R Mil
Lot 225
A cast brass shoulder title of the Imperial Light Horse, “ILH” on bar with integral lugs; 5 R Mil
70 GBP
50 - 70 GBP
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A WWI Army Medical Service arm band, red cloth on white linen with circular AMS stamp, and inside “
Lot 226
A WWI Army Medical Service arm band, red cloth on white linen with circular AMS stamp, and inside “
120 GBP
50 - 80 GBP
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A WWI period padded embroidered RAF pilot’s wings; 2 WVS brass shoulder titles with brooch pins
Lot 227
A WWI period padded embroidered RAF pilot’s wings; 2 WVS brass shoulder titles with brooch pins
200 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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10 cap/glengarry badges: WWII plastic Hampshire, Dorsetshire and Signals, bimetal Worcester star,
Lot 228
10 cap/glengarry badges: WWII plastic Hampshire, Dorsetshire and Signals, bimetal Worcester star,
45 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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6 cap/glengarry badges: Suffolk (2), WM E Suffolk Police (similar to infantry but with R Arms in
Lot 229
6 cap/glengarry badges: Suffolk (2), WM E Suffolk Police (similar to infantry but with R Arms in
110 GBP
60 - 90 GBP
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4 yeomanry cap badges: 2nd KEH, Surrey (1473), Sussex (1480), and R Devon Yeo. Artillery darkened;
Lot 230
4 yeomanry cap badges: 2nd KEH, Surrey (1473), Sussex (1480), and R Devon Yeo. Artillery darkened;
150 GBP
50 - 70 GBP
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6 London cap badges: 5th City (1821), 7th City (1826), WM 8th (P Office), blackened 11th (Finsbury),
Lot 231
6 London cap badges: 5th City (1821), 7th City (1826), WM 8th (P Office), blackened 11th (Finsbury),
65 GBP
50 - 70 GBP
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An OR’s bimetal cap badge of the City of London Imperial Yeomanry, GC (centre backing plate missing)
Lot 232
An OR’s bimetal cap badge of the City of London Imperial Yeomanry, GC (centre backing plate missing)
55 GBP
60 - 100 GBP
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