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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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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
0 GBP
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 sleeveless leather jerkin, with six external pockets and a large inside pocket, most with
Lot 326
A modern sleeveless leather jerkin, with six external pockets and a large inside pocket, most with
220 GBP
50 - 60 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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A 1908 pattern cavalry trooper’s sword, the blade slightly narrower than normal with narrow
Lot 345
A 1908 pattern cavalry trooper’s sword, the blade slightly narrower than normal with narrow
130 GBP
120 - 180 GBP
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A 1908 India Pattern cavalry trooper’s sword, the blade marked “WILKINSON PALL MALL”, inspector’s
Lot 346
A 1908 India Pattern cavalry trooper’s sword, the blade marked “WILKINSON PALL MALL”, inspector’s
200 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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A 1908 pattern cavalry trooper’s sword, the blade bearing Enfield mark, “12 and “14 inspection dates
Lot 347
A 1908 pattern cavalry trooper’s sword, the blade bearing Enfield mark, “12 and “14 inspection dates
340 GBP
200 - 350 GBP
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An early 19th century European military bandsman’s sword, probably French, the German blade 28” of
Lot 348
An early 19th century European military bandsman’s sword, probably French, the German blade 28” of
0 GBP
120 - 150 GBP
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A Victorian Indian cavalry sowars British made tulwar, blade 30
Lot 349
A Victorian Indian cavalry sowars British made tulwar, blade 30" marked “Mole Birmn” still retaining
190 GBP
120 - 150 GBP
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A very scarce Victorian Indian Mountain Artillery officer’s sabre, curved broad blade 30
Lot 350
A very scarce Victorian Indian Mountain Artillery officer’s sabre, curved broad blade 30" marked “
500 GBP
360 - 450 GBP
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A copy of a 13th century style sword, with 27
Lot 351
A copy of a 13th century style sword, with 27" single edged blade apparently from an Indonesian or
200 GBP
100 - 200 GBP
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A re-enactment copy of a 16th century Scottish two handed sword, Claymore, DE blade 48
Lot 352
A re-enactment copy of a 16th century Scottish two handed sword, Claymore, DE blade 48", the hilt
200 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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A good quality replica of an A.C.W. US naval officer’s sword, blade 30½” etched with coat of arms,
Lot 353
A good quality replica of an A.C.W. US naval officer’s sword, blade 30½” etched with coat of arms,
35 GBP
40 - 50 GBP
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A copy 3rd pattern FS military knife in sheath; a sheath knife in sheath; 2 army pattern clasp
Lot 354
A copy 3rd pattern FS military knife in sheath; a sheath knife in sheath; 2 army pattern clasp
120 GBP
60 - 70 GBP
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A good quality replica of a Scottish officer’s broadsword, etched blade, plated basket hilt and
Lot 355
A good quality replica of a Scottish officer’s broadsword, etched blade, plated basket hilt and
55 GBP
40 - 50 GBP
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A good quality replica of a Scottish officer’s broadsword, brass basket hilt, steel scabbard. GC £
Lot 356
A good quality replica of a Scottish officer’s broadsword, brass basket hilt, steel scabbard. GC £
100 GBP
40 - 50 GBP
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A re-enactment copy of a WWII German paratrooper’s steel helmet, with smooth camouflage painted
Lot 357
A re-enactment copy of a WWII German paratrooper’s steel helmet, with smooth camouflage painted
0 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A good old cast iron copy of a late 16th century close helmet, with two piece hinged vizor, finely
Lot 358
A good old cast iron copy of a late 16th century close helmet, with two piece hinged vizor, finely
500 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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A good .177” Original air rifle, barrel 18½”, side lever cocking, with peep rear sight, wooden
Lot 359
A good .177” Original air rifle, barrel 18½”, side lever cocking, with peep rear sight, wooden
360 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A .22” Relum (?) “Model 322” underlever air rifle, number 18296, the breech stamped “FOREIGN”,
Lot 360
A .22” Relum (?) “Model 322” underlever air rifle, number 18296, the breech stamped “FOREIGN”,
0 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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