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

Sale 618 for Arms and Militaria

Auction dates
13 Jul 2021 10:30 BST
Lots: 1-331
Viewing dates
08 Jul 2021 09:30 - 13:00 BST
08 Jul 2021 14:00 - 16:30 BST
09 Jul 2021 09:30 - 13:00 BST
09 Jul 2021 14:00 - 16:30 BST
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“The Story of the 79th Armoured Division October 1942-June 1945” published anonymously c 1945,
Lot 1
“The Story of the 79th Armoured Division October 1942-June 1945” published anonymously c 1945,
30 GBP
30 - 40 GBP
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An attractive coloured lithograph print “Schooner Yacht “Flower of Kent” leaving Dover, c 1840”,
Lot 2
An attractive coloured lithograph print “Schooner Yacht “Flower of Kent” leaving Dover, c 1840”,
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A coloured print by “Chas C Stadden”, of two mounted Hussar officers, inscribed in ink across the
Lot 3
A coloured print by “Chas C Stadden”, of two mounted Hussar officers, inscribed in ink across the
25 GBP
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2 mirror prints of a Spitfire and Hurricane, with facsimile signatures of WWII pilots, 19” x 13”, in
Lot 4
2 mirror prints of a Spitfire and Hurricane, with facsimile signatures of WWII pilots, 19” x 13”, in
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A limited edition framed coloured aircraft print, “Dambusters - The Opening Shots” by Mark
Lot 5
A limited edition framed coloured aircraft print, “Dambusters - The Opening Shots” by Mark
50 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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2 framed and glazed coloured aircraft prints by Frank Wootton, PPGAvA: “Rocket firing Typhoons at
Lot 6
2 framed and glazed coloured aircraft prints by Frank Wootton, PPGAvA: “Rocket firing Typhoons at
65 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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2 limited edition framed coloured aircraft prints: “G for George” by Robert Taylor, number 341 of
Lot 7
2 limited edition framed coloured aircraft prints: “G for George” by Robert Taylor, number 341 of
55 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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3 limited edition framed coloured prints: “Homeward Bound” by Nicolas Trudgian, number 1 of 125,
Lot 8
3 limited edition framed coloured prints: “Homeward Bound” by Nicolas Trudgian, number 1 of 125,
70 GBP
50 - 80 GBP
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3 framed and glazed coloured aircraft prints: “Dambusters - The Impossible Mission” by Robert
Lot 9
3 framed and glazed coloured aircraft prints: “Dambusters - The Impossible Mission” by Robert
190 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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3 coloured aircraft prints by Frank Wootton, PPGAvA:”The Dambusters, 1943-1993” depicting Lancasters
Lot 10
3 coloured aircraft prints by Frank Wootton, PPGAvA:”The Dambusters, 1943-1993” depicting Lancasters
65 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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An original oil painting on canvas entitled “Merlin Thunder” by the well known aviation artist
Lot 11
An original oil painting on canvas entitled “Merlin Thunder” by the well known aviation artist
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7,000 - 7,500 GBP
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An original oil painting on canvas entitled “First Light” by the well known aviation artist Mark
Lot 12
An original oil painting on canvas entitled “First Light” by the well known aviation artist Mark
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3,000 - 3,500 GBP
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Six: MBE, Military, 2nd type, BWM (PLY 20136 Pte J W Johnson RMLI), Defence, War Medal, Coronation
Lot 13
Six: MBE, Military, 2nd type, BWM (PLY 20136 Pte J W Johnson RMLI), Defence, War Medal, Coronation
460 GBP
100 - 120 GBP
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Five: Military Medal, George V first type, (320402 Sjt C. Smith, 15/ Suff. R); 1914-15 star (3348
Lot 14
Five: Military Medal, George V first type, (320402 Sjt C. Smith, 15/ Suff. R); 1914-15 star (3348
950 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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A Long Service and Good Conduct medal for the Duke of Lancaster’s Yeomanry Cavalry: obverse: crowned
Lot 15
A Long Service and Good Conduct medal for the Duke of Lancaster’s Yeomanry Cavalry: obverse: crowned
160 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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An Anzac Commemorative medal, issued 1967 to veterans who served at Gallipoli 1915, (reverse named
Lot 16
An Anzac Commemorative medal, issued 1967 to veterans who served at Gallipoli 1915, (reverse named
80 GBP
80 - 100 GBP
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Liberia: Order of African Redemption sash and sash badge, in gilt with 5 pointed white enamelled
Lot 17
Liberia: Order of African Redemption sash and sash badge, in gilt with 5 pointed white enamelled
100 GBP
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Poland: A WWII “S.J.i SMO eagle badge for Junak Schools and Young Volunteer Schools” with screw back
Lot 18
Poland: A WWII “S.J.i SMO eagle badge for Junak Schools and Young Volunteer Schools” with screw back
170 GBP
100 - 140 GBP
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A set of 30 early 20th century coloured military trade cards issued by Johnston's Corn Flour, 5
Lot 19
A set of 30 early 20th century coloured military trade cards issued by Johnston's Corn Flour, 5" x
130 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A collection of 27 autographed cigarette cards of film and radio stars including Mae West (signed in
Lot 20
A collection of 27 autographed cigarette cards of film and radio stars including Mae West (signed in
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A pre WWI War Office map on linen of the “Peninsula of Gallipoli and the Asiatic shore of the
Lot 21
A pre WWI War Office map on linen of the “Peninsula of Gallipoli and the Asiatic shore of the
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200 - 220 GBP
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A WWII double sided printed silk escape map of Cyrenaica, GC (patch of brown stain); a larger (A3
Lot 22
A WWII double sided printed silk escape map of Cyrenaica, GC (patch of brown stain); a larger (A3
55 GBP
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Approximately 100 33-1/3 rpm LP vinyl records of military bands, c 1980s, in their covers with paper
Lot 23
Approximately 100 33-1/3 rpm LP vinyl records of military bands, c 1980s, in their covers with paper
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60 - 80 GBP
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A set of 6 Nelson commemorative tankards, made by Wedgwood, issued by Danbury Mint: Cape St Vincent,
Lot 24
A set of 6 Nelson commemorative tankards, made by Wedgwood, issued by Danbury Mint: Cape St Vincent,
110 GBP
130 - 160 GBP
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A small collection of 1977 Silver Jubilee souvenirs, comprising Royal Worcester china vase and two
Lot 25
A small collection of 1977 Silver Jubilee souvenirs, comprising Royal Worcester china vase and two
30 GBP
40 - 50 GBP
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A good pair of Victorian plug lock handcuffs, marked “HIATT BEST WARRENTED WROUGHT 457”, complete
Lot 26
A good pair of Victorian plug lock handcuffs, marked “HIATT BEST WARRENTED WROUGHT 457”, complete
40 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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A framed group photograph of the graduating class at the “Metropolitan Police Training School,
Lot 27
A framed group photograph of the graduating class at the “Metropolitan Police Training School,
25 GBP
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A rare City of London Police 1934 “Home Office” pattern helmet plate, black with gold City of London
Lot 28
A rare City of London Police 1934 “Home Office” pattern helmet plate, black with gold City of London
45 GBP
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A rare pre 1952 Edinburgh City Police cap badge size chrome plated helmet plate. GC £45-50
Lot 29
A rare pre 1952 Edinburgh City Police cap badge size chrome plated helmet plate. GC £45-50
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A pre 1952 Stockport Borough Police chrome plated helmet plate. GC £30-40
Lot 30
A pre 1952 Stockport Borough Police chrome plated helmet plate. GC £30-40
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A pre 1952 Oldham Police helmet plate, white metal with traces of chrome plating. GC £30-40
Lot 31
A pre 1952 Oldham Police helmet plate, white metal with traces of chrome plating. GC £30-40
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A pre 1952 British Transport Commission Police helmet plate; also a pre 1993 Netherlands National
Lot 32
A pre 1952 British Transport Commission Police helmet plate; also a pre 1993 Netherlands National
45 GBP
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A presentation truncheon of the Royal Hong Kong Police (1967-1997) thickly black lacquered, with
Lot 33
A presentation truncheon of the Royal Hong Kong Police (1967-1997) thickly black lacquered, with
50 GBP
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An African agricultural axe, with flat iron blade and wooden haft decorated with bands of white
Lot 34
An African agricultural axe, with flat iron blade and wooden haft decorated with bands of white
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A decorative Polish shepherd’s axe/walking stick, 33½” overall, the small iron head having punched
Lot 35
A decorative Polish shepherd’s axe/walking stick, 33½” overall, the small iron head having punched
30 GBP
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An inert 3” mortar bomb (rusted overall, no fuze); a WWII 40mm brass shell case, dated 1942 (needs
Lot 36
An inert 3” mortar bomb (rusted overall, no fuze); a WWII 40mm brass shell case, dated 1942 (needs
45 GBP
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An inert WWI German 37mm pompom shell, the base dated 1915, and a similar British shell, the base
Lot 37
An inert WWI German 37mm pompom shell, the base dated 1915, and a similar British shell, the base
55 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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A well constructed scratch built model of HMS Revenge, a 74 gun third rate ship of the line which
Lot 38
A well constructed scratch built model of HMS Revenge, a 74 gun third rate ship of the line which
380 GBP
350 - 400 GBP
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An original bullet proof glass windscreen from a WWII Supermarine Spitfire, the lower edge marked WT
Lot 39
An original bullet proof glass windscreen from a WWII Supermarine Spitfire, the lower edge marked WT
280 GBP
200 - 250 GBP
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A small collection of memorabilia relating to the Lockheed Aircraft Corporation, comprising a pair
Lot 40
A small collection of memorabilia relating to the Lockheed Aircraft Corporation, comprising a pair
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A double sided painted metal sign for Eley Grand Prix Cartridges, 22” x 12”, with angle iron bracket
Lot 41
A double sided painted metal sign for Eley Grand Prix Cartridges, 22” x 12”, with angle iron bracket
95 GBP
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“Deutscher Segelflug als erster Bildberichterstatter bei den Seglern der Luft”, by Alex Stoder,
Lot 42
“Deutscher Segelflug als erster Bildberichterstatter bei den Seglern der Luft”, by Alex Stoder,
30 GBP
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“Das Buch der NSDAP, Werden, Kampf und Ziel der NSDAP” by Walter M. Espe, Berlin 1934, following the
Lot 43
“Das Buch der NSDAP, Werden, Kampf und Ziel der NSDAP” by Walter M. Espe, Berlin 1934, following the
45 GBP
40 - 40 GBP
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A Third Reich period German army mottled orange bakelite soap container, with screw on lid,
Lot 44
A Third Reich period German army mottled orange bakelite soap container, with screw on lid,
75 GBP
40 - 50 GBP
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A Third Reich SS plaque, black metal with eagle and runes, inscribed “Die Aufgabe Dieser Front 1st
Lot 45
A Third Reich SS plaque, black metal with eagle and runes, inscribed “Die Aufgabe Dieser Front 1st
110 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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46 A Third Reich thin pressed metal circular plaque, diam 80mm, embossed with SS runes and
Lot 46
46 A Third Reich thin pressed metal circular plaque, diam 80mm, embossed with SS runes and
100 GBP
40 - 50 GBP
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A Third Reich SS plaque, a silvered disc 80mm diam, embossed with inscriptions, SS runes and
Lot 47
A Third Reich SS plaque, a silvered disc 80mm diam, embossed with inscriptions, SS runes and
100 GBP
120 - 130 GBP
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A Third Reich SS silver ring, with runes set in black enamel. An SS tie pin and circular enamelled
Lot 48
A Third Reich SS silver ring, with runes set in black enamel. An SS tie pin and circular enamelled
110 GBP
70 - 80 GBP
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A Third Reich Commemorative bronze ring, embossed with tank and DAK motifs. VGC £30-40.
Lot 49
A Third Reich Commemorative bronze ring, embossed with tank and DAK motifs. VGC £30-40.
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A Third Reich bronzed medallion, 2” diam “Wer Leben Will Der Kampfe Adolf Hitler” etc; a Hitler Dank
Lot 50
A Third Reich bronzed medallion, 2” diam “Wer Leben Will Der Kampfe Adolf Hitler” etc; a Hitler Dank
40 GBP
30 - 40 GBP
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A Third Reich German cross in silver, pin marked “1”. VGC £150-180.
Lot 51
A Third Reich German cross in silver, pin marked “1”. VGC £150-180.
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150 - 180 GBP
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A Third Reich Spanish Cross for Dependants of German Fighters, complete with ribbon, in its card
Lot 52
A Third Reich Spanish Cross for Dependants of German Fighters, complete with ribbon, in its card
95 GBP
70 - 80 GBP
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1914 iron Cross 2nd Class, with ribbon; 1914-1918 Honour Cross without swords, with bow ribbon and
Lot 53
1914 iron Cross 2nd Class, with ribbon; 1914-1918 Honour Cross without swords, with bow ribbon and
95 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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A 1939 Iron Cross 2nd Class with ribbon, GC; and another similar (one side rusted). £70-80.
Lot 54
A 1939 Iron Cross 2nd Class with ribbon, GC; and another similar (one side rusted). £70-80.
120 GBP
70 - 80 GBP
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A 1939 Iron Cross 2nd Class, with ribbon, and another similar. GC (2) £70-90.
Lot 55
A 1939 Iron Cross 2nd Class, with ribbon, and another similar. GC (2) £70-90.
130 GBP
70 - 90 GBP
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A Third Reich War Service cross with swords; a Stufe Cross 2nd grade silvered; a red armband with
Lot 56
A Third Reich War Service cross with swords; a Stufe Cross 2nd grade silvered; a red armband with
45 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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A Third Reich RLB service award, in its original card case; also a green armband with printed “
Lot 57
A Third Reich RLB service award, in its original card case; also a green armband with printed “
50 GBP
30 - 35 GBP
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A WWI Prussian grey steel pickelhaube helmet badge, painted black; and a pair of matching
Lot 58
A WWI Prussian grey steel pickelhaube helmet badge, painted black; and a pair of matching
120 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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A pair of Third Reich Tropical helmet badges, SS runes and swastika within circle; also a “Munchen
Lot 59
A pair of Third Reich Tropical helmet badges, SS runes and swastika within circle; also a “Munchen
65 GBP
70 - 80 GBP
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A Third Reich NSDAP enamelled lapel badge; a Hitlers Dank badge for Hanover and Brunswick; also 6
Lot 60
A Third Reich NSDAP enamelled lapel badge; a Hitlers Dank badge for Hanover and Brunswick; also 6
40 GBP
30 - 40 GBP
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