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Arms and Militaria auction 617
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Lewes, East Sussex
BN7 2NJ
United Kingdom
Arms and Militaria auction 617

Auction dates
11 May 2021 10:30 BST
Lots: 1-523
Viewing dates
06 May 2021 09:30 - 16:30 BST
07 May 2021 09:30 - 16:30 BST
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A good Vic Royal Horse Artillery riding crop, leather handle with regimental WM pommel; a civilian
Lot 286
A good Vic Royal Horse Artillery riding crop, leather handle with regimental WM pommel; a civilian
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50 - 60 GBP
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24 small gilt livery buttons mounted on an original Vic card with paper wrapping of Firmin and Sons;
Lot 287
24 small gilt livery buttons mounted on an original Vic card with paper wrapping of Firmin and Sons;
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A regimental side drum, 18
Lot 288
A regimental side drum, 18" diameter, height 15", painted with Royal Arms, scroll to the “7th
280 GBP
80 - 150 GBP
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A scarce WWI Royal Naval Air Service officer’s cap badge, GC (tarnished) Plate 4 £200-300
Lot 289
A scarce WWI Royal Naval Air Service officer’s cap badge, GC (tarnished) Plate 4 £200-300
320 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A Coldstream Guards officer’s unmarked silver and enamel Field cap badge, basically GC (the centre
Lot 290
A Coldstream Guards officer’s unmarked silver and enamel Field cap badge, basically GC (the centre
70 GBP
50 - 80 GBP
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An officer’s silver cap badge of the 7/8th Bns West Yorkshire Regiment (Leeds Rifles), HM B”ham 1926
Lot 291
An officer’s silver cap badge of the 7/8th Bns West Yorkshire Regiment (Leeds Rifles), HM B”ham 1926
220 GBP
80 - 100 GBP
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3 WWII plastic badges: Women’s Home Guard, and Women’s Land Army Proficiency, both with pin fittings
Lot 292
3 WWII plastic badges: Women’s Home Guard, and Women’s Land Army Proficiency, both with pin fittings
55 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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3 cavalry cap badges: 12th Lancers, 16th The Queen’s Lancers (slider removed, pin fitting added,
Lot 293
3 cavalry cap badges: 12th Lancers, 16th The Queen’s Lancers (slider removed, pin fitting added,
80 GBP
35 - 50 GBP
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9 cap badges: 7th and 20th Bns the London Regt; 8th Bn Essex Regt (brooched); bronze WAAC with
Lot 294
9 cap badges: 7th and 20th Bns the London Regt; 8th Bn Essex Regt (brooched); bronze WAAC with
100 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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A Vic OR’s cap badge of the Army Pay Corps. GC £30-40
Lot 295
A Vic OR’s cap badge of the Army Pay Corps. GC £30-40
25 GBP
30 - 40 GBP
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A WWI Canadian CEF cap badge of the 242nd Battalion, of brass with single brass lug. GC (one lug
Lot 296
A WWI Canadian CEF cap badge of the 242nd Battalion, of brass with single brass lug. GC (one lug
30 GBP
30 - 40 GBP
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A pre 1881 OR’s glengarry badge of the 35th (Royal Sussex) Regiment, generally GC (some wear, one
Lot 297
A pre 1881 OR’s glengarry badge of the 35th (Royal Sussex) Regiment, generally GC (some wear, one
60 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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A Vic WM glengarry badge of the “Queen’s (Westr) Rifle Vols”, GC (traces of blackening) £30-40
Lot 298
A Vic WM glengarry badge of the “Queen’s (Westr) Rifle Vols”, GC (traces of blackening) £30-40
45 GBP
30 - 40 GBP
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An unusual Vic small glengarry or shako badge, consisting of a silver laurel wreath surmounted by
Lot 299
An unusual Vic small glengarry or shako badge, consisting of a silver laurel wreath surmounted by
65 GBP
40 - 50 GBP
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A Vic Queen’s County Rifles OR’s glengarry badge, bronzed finish. GC £40-50
Lot 300
A Vic Queen’s County Rifles OR’s glengarry badge, bronzed finish. GC £40-50
100 GBP
40 - 50 GBP
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301 A WWII SAS beret badge, OR’s embroidered type. GC £40-50
Lot 301
301 A WWII SAS beret badge, OR’s embroidered type. GC £40-50
40 GBP
40 - 50 GBP
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A scarce WWI RNAS officer’s bronze small armoured car collar badge; a pair of Royal Tank/ Regiment
Lot 302
A scarce WWI RNAS officer’s bronze small armoured car collar badge; a pair of Royal Tank/ Regiment
140 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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A good pair of post 1953 officer’s gilt collar badges of the 14/20th Hussars. As New Condition,
Lot 303
A good pair of post 1953 officer’s gilt collar badges of the 14/20th Hussars. As New Condition,
50 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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8 enamelled lapel badges and brooches: Nat Reserve London “II”, the back stamped “CAMBERWELL”;
Lot 304
8 enamelled lapel badges and brooches: Nat Reserve London “II”, the back stamped “CAMBERWELL”;
140 GBP
80 - 100 GBP
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Sussex badges: pair T/RFA/SUSSEX brass titles, with backing plates; Y/SUSSEX brass title; pair ROYAL
Lot 305
Sussex badges: pair T/RFA/SUSSEX brass titles, with backing plates; Y/SUSSEX brass title; pair ROYAL
65 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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A WWII Chindit arm badge, 3
Lot 306
A WWII Chindit arm badge, 3" diameter, of blue and yellow worsted embroidery. GC £40-50
75 GBP
40 - 50 GBP
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A printed cloth badge of the Goldfish Sea Rescue; an RAF cap badge and an Air Ministry marked
Lot 307
A printed cloth badge of the Goldfish Sea Rescue; an RAF cap badge and an Air Ministry marked
30 GBP
30 - 40 GBP
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An ERII officer’s silver plated plaid brooch of the 7th Gurkha Rifles, identical to cross belt plate
Lot 308
An ERII officer’s silver plated plaid brooch of the 7th Gurkha Rifles, identical to cross belt plate
80 GBP
80 - 100 GBP
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A post 1881 officer’s plaid brooch of the Queen’s Own Cameron Highlanders, by Kirkwood, Edinburgh,
Lot 309
A post 1881 officer’s plaid brooch of the Queen’s Own Cameron Highlanders, by Kirkwood, Edinburgh,
95 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A post 1881 officer’s WBC of the Duke of Cornwall’s Light Infantry, GC (slight wear, old soldered
Lot 310
A post 1881 officer’s WBC of the Duke of Cornwall’s Light Infantry, GC (slight wear, old soldered
75 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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A Vic officer’s WBC for Medical Staff or RAMC, of gilt with silver Royal Crest. VGC Plate 4 £50-60
Lot 311
A Vic officer’s WBC for Medical Staff or RAMC, of gilt with silver Royal Crest. VGC Plate 4 £50-60
65 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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An officer’s unusual pre 1903 unmarked silver WBC of the 7th Madras Infantry, consisting of two
Lot 312
An officer’s unusual pre 1903 unmarked silver WBC of the 7th Madras Infantry, consisting of two
100 GBP
60 - 120 GBP
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A small quantity of British military insignia, mostly post WWII, including pairs of officers’ slip
Lot 313
A small quantity of British military insignia, mostly post WWII, including pairs of officers’ slip
55 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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Approximately 180 modern military cloth badges, mostly British and a few American, including subdued
Lot 314
Approximately 180 modern military cloth badges, mostly British and a few American, including subdued
70 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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Approximately 160 British Army cloth trade and proficiency badges, WWII type to current,
Lot 315
Approximately 160 British Army cloth trade and proficiency badges, WWII type to current,
130 GBP
80 - 150 GBP
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83 different South African army plastic covered shield shoulder flashes, with spike and clasp
Lot 316
83 different South African army plastic covered shield shoulder flashes, with spike and clasp
160 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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84 different South African army plastic covered shield shoulder flashes, with spike and clasp
Lot 317
84 different South African army plastic covered shield shoulder flashes, with spike and clasp
170 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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35 US Army Air Force and related cloth patches, mounted on a card; and 43 US Army Division patches
Lot 318
35 US Army Air Force and related cloth patches, mounted on a card; and 43 US Army Division patches
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100 - 120 GBP
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35 US Ranger and Airborne Ranger cloth scroll badges, 16 diamond shaped numbered Ranger badges,
Lot 319
35 US Ranger and Airborne Ranger cloth scroll badges, 16 diamond shaped numbered Ranger badges,
85 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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23 US Army Corps cloth patches, between 1 and 36, mounted on a card; also 33 US Army Division
Lot 320
23 US Army Corps cloth patches, between 1 and 36, mounted on a card; also 33 US Army Division
50 GBP
50 - 80 GBP
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6 US Air Force qualification badges: Command Pilot with pin fitting, Senior Pilot (2), with spike
Lot 321
6 US Air Force qualification badges: Command Pilot with pin fitting, Senior Pilot (2), with spike
85 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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Sonneti Arctic Patrol badges: Northamptonshire type marked “Sonneti Arctic Patrol”, Ryl Welsh
Lot 322
Sonneti Arctic Patrol badges: Northamptonshire type marked “Sonneti Arctic Patrol”, Ryl Welsh
25 GBP
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A good Victorian officer’s Army Medical Staff shoulder belt and pouch, gold braided black Russian
Lot 323
A good Victorian officer’s Army Medical Staff shoulder belt and pouch, gold braided black Russian
150 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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An officer’s bit boss of the 2nd King Edward’s Own Gurkha Rifles, of blackened WM with polished
Lot 324
An officer’s bit boss of the 2nd King Edward’s Own Gurkha Rifles, of blackened WM with polished
420 GBP
50 - 80 GBP
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11 sweetheart brooches, comprising 5 Royal Flying Corps, circular silver and tortoiseshell, wreath
Lot 325
11 sweetheart brooches, comprising 5 Royal Flying Corps, circular silver and tortoiseshell, wreath
110 GBP
50 - 80 GBP
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A modern copy of a US Army Air Force A2 dark brown leather flying jacket, with sheepskin collar,
Lot 327
A modern copy of a US Army Air Force A2 dark brown leather flying jacket, with sheepskin collar,
280 GBP
120 - 180 GBP
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A modern copy of a US Army Air Force type A2 light brown leather flying jacket, with painted leather
Lot 328
A modern copy of a US Army Air Force type A2 light brown leather flying jacket, with painted leather
240 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A modern copy of a US Army Air Force type A2 dark brown leather flying jacket, with “Sefton Clo. Co”
Lot 329
A modern copy of a US Army Air Force type A2 dark brown leather flying jacket, with “Sefton Clo. Co”
200 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A modern copy of a US Army Air Force type A2 mid brown leather flying jacket, with printed U.S.A.A.F
Lot 330
A modern copy of a US Army Air Force type A2 mid brown leather flying jacket, with printed U.S.A.A.F
280 GBP
180 - 220 GBP
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A Georgian officer’s scarlet long tailed coatee of The 5th (Northumberland) (Fusiliers) Regiment,
Lot 331
A Georgian officer’s scarlet long tailed coatee of The 5th (Northumberland) (Fusiliers) Regiment,
1,700 GBP
1,075 - 1,125 GBP
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A black felt slouch hat of the Queen’s Own Oxfordshire Hussars, with narrow black silk edging to the
Lot 332
A black felt slouch hat of the Queen’s Own Oxfordshire Hussars, with narrow black silk edging to the
220 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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An RAF bandsman’s busby, GC (missing plume and cords); An RAF OR’s peaked cap; an RN Chief Petty
Lot 333
An RAF bandsman’s busby, GC (missing plume and cords); An RAF OR’s peaked cap; an RN Chief Petty
40 GBP
30 - 40 GBP
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A Royal Artillery officer’s post 1902 blue peaked cap, with gilt (VGC) cap badge, regimental buttons
Lot 334
A Royal Artillery officer’s post 1902 blue peaked cap, with gilt (VGC) cap badge, regimental buttons
30 GBP
30 - 35 GBP
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A WWII British steel helmet; a US style steel helmet; another similar (lining missing, bullet hole
Lot 335
A WWII British steel helmet; a US style steel helmet; another similar (lining missing, bullet hole
40 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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A scarce WWII ARP Senior Warden’s steel helmet, marked “BMB” (Briggs Motor Bodies) 1939, GC (sorbo
Lot 336
A scarce WWII ARP Senior Warden’s steel helmet, marked “BMB” (Briggs Motor Bodies) 1939, GC (sorbo
110 GBP
40 - 50 GBP
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A good French Fireman’s plated Adrian style helmet, brass bound skull with “SAPEURS POMPIERS
Lot 337
A good French Fireman’s plated Adrian style helmet, brass bound skull with “SAPEURS POMPIERS
70 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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A Greek Police helmet, plated, crested skull, enamelled brass badge. GC £30-40
Lot 338
A Greek Police helmet, plated, crested skull, enamelled brass badge. GC £30-40
50 GBP
30 - 40 GBP
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A North Vietnamese army light olive coloured pith helmet, complete with garnished netting cover;
Lot 339
A North Vietnamese army light olive coloured pith helmet, complete with garnished netting cover;
45 GBP
40 - 50 GBP
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A post WWII Russian tank crew helmet with earphones; a Soviet Army officer’s peaked cap; 2 East
Lot 340
A post WWII Russian tank crew helmet with earphones; a Soviet Army officer’s peaked cap; 2 East
40 GBP
30 - 35 GBP
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A Spanish steel helmet; a WWII British helmet, lining and chinstrap missing; 2 other continental
Lot 341
A Spanish steel helmet; a WWII British helmet, lining and chinstrap missing; 2 other continental
60 GBP
30 - 40 GBP
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A scarce Victorian 1822 pattern generals field sword, 33
Lot 342
A scarce Victorian 1822 pattern generals field sword, 33" blade by Henry Wilkinson Pall Mall
440 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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A good Victorian 1822 pattern field officer’s sword, blade 32½” with maker’s name “W. Buckmaster and
Lot 343
A good Victorian 1822 pattern field officer’s sword, blade 32½” with maker’s name “W. Buckmaster and
340 GBP
300 - 350 GBP
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A George V 1897 pattern Indian Army Infantry officer’s levee sword, the slender Victorian blade
Lot 344
A George V 1897 pattern Indian Army Infantry officer’s levee sword, the slender Victorian blade
200 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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