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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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7 cap badges: post 1922 Cheshire, post 1920 Welch Fusiliers, post 1925 Worcestershire, post 1923
Lot 121
7 cap badges: post 1922 Cheshire, post 1920 Welch Fusiliers, post 1925 Worcestershire, post 1923
35 GBP
30 - 40 GBP
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A Victorian WM helmet plate of the Natal Mounted Rifles; a similar but smaller chrome plated WWII
Lot 122
A Victorian WM helmet plate of the Natal Mounted Rifles; a similar but smaller chrome plated WWII
65 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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Three officers’ field caps: black with red centre and gold piping (2, one slightly mothed), and
Lot 123
Three officers’ field caps: black with red centre and gold piping (2, one slightly mothed), and
120 GBP
40 - 50 GBP
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A WWII SAS OR’s embroidered beret badge, GC £40-50.
Lot 124
A WWII SAS OR’s embroidered beret badge, GC £40-50.
75 GBP
40 - 50 GBP
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A WWI RNAS Armoured Car Squadron bronze lapel badge. VGC £40-60
Lot 125
A WWI RNAS Armoured Car Squadron bronze lapel badge. VGC £40-60
35 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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A WWII worsted Guinea Pig club wings badge; also a printed Goldfish Club badge. (2) £60-70
Lot 126
A WWII worsted Guinea Pig club wings badge; also a printed Goldfish Club badge. (2) £60-70
0 GBP
60 - 70 GBP
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127 Air Defence Cadet Corps chrome and enamel cap badge; Womens Junior Air Corps chromed pin back
Lot 127
127 Air Defence Cadet Corps chrome and enamel cap badge; Womens Junior Air Corps chromed pin back
340 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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A WWII RAF OR’s embroidered eagle badge, 4½”; another similar 2¾”. GC (2) £30-40.
Lot 128
A WWII RAF OR’s embroidered eagle badge, 4½”; another similar 2¾”. GC (2) £30-40.
0 GBP
30 - 40 GBP
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A Duke of Wellington’s West Riding Regiment OR’s tunic, with staybrite buttons, corporals stripes on
Lot 129
A Duke of Wellington’s West Riding Regiment OR’s tunic, with staybrite buttons, corporals stripes on
45 GBP
30 - 40 GBP
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A pair of Officers 1853 pattern shoulder straps of the Sussex Militia Artillery, of regulation
Lot 130
A pair of Officers 1853 pattern shoulder straps of the Sussex Militia Artillery, of regulation
90 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A Dutch Army tank suit, dated 1955 with Guards Armoured Division and Grenadier Guards insignia
Lot 131
A Dutch Army tank suit, dated 1955 with Guards Armoured Division and Grenadier Guards insignia
20 GBP
20 - 30 GBP
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An RAF man’s battledress blouse, with QC black plastic pocket buttons and cloth shoulder eagles; a
Lot 132
An RAF man’s battledress blouse, with QC black plastic pocket buttons and cloth shoulder eagles; a
35 GBP
40 - 50 GBP
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A fine 9ct gold and enamel sweetheart brooch of the Grenadier Guards, the crown and cypher of George
Lot 133
A fine 9ct gold and enamel sweetheart brooch of the Grenadier Guards, the crown and cypher of George
500 GBP
200 - 250 GBP
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31 various WWI and WWII period lapel and pin back badges, including WWI “Services Rendered” (2), “On
Lot 134
31 various WWI and WWII period lapel and pin back badges, including WWI “Services Rendered” (2), “On
150 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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8 RAF “wings” sweetheart brooches: 2 chrome plated mounted on a propeller; another similar on a bar;
Lot 135
8 RAF “wings” sweetheart brooches: 2 chrome plated mounted on a propeller; another similar on a bar;
65 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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A WWII RAF flag, 3' x 2', sky blue with applied Union flag and RAF roundel, marked “RAF East Moor
Lot 136
A WWII RAF flag, 3' x 2', sky blue with applied Union flag and RAF roundel, marked “RAF East Moor
120 GBP
70 - 80 GBP
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A WWI Turkish military flag, 95cm x 57cm, red with white applique star and crescent. GC £90-100.
Lot 137
A WWI Turkish military flag, 95cm x 57cm, red with white applique star and crescent. GC £90-100.
0 GBP
90 - 100 GBP
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A WWI Turkish armband, red crescent on khaki linen. GC £30-35.
Lot 138
A WWI Turkish armband, red crescent on khaki linen. GC £30-35.
30 GBP
30 - 35 GBP
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A quantity of military regalia etc, comprising two sets of gold bullion epaulettes (one as new,
Lot 139
A quantity of military regalia etc, comprising two sets of gold bullion epaulettes (one as new,
50 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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A scarce original WWII Japanese battle flag, 39” x 27”, having central red disc surrounded by
Lot 140
A scarce original WWII Japanese battle flag, 39” x 27”, having central red disc surrounded by
0 GBP
300 - 350 GBP
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A Japanese military flag, 34” x 22”, white with applique red sun. GC £50-60.
Lot 141
A Japanese military flag, 34” x 22”, white with applique red sun. GC £50-60.
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50 - 60 GBP
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An 1845 pattern naval cutlass, flat blade 29”, all iron hilt with ribbed grip. Basically GC (lightly
Lot 142
An 1845 pattern naval cutlass, flat blade 29”, all iron hilt with ribbed grip. Basically GC (lightly
170 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A Victorian Royal Naval Reserve Midshipman’s dirk, fullered blade 17½” etched with crowned anchor
Lot 143
A Victorian Royal Naval Reserve Midshipman’s dirk, fullered blade 17½” etched with crowned anchor
300 GBP
200 - 250 GBP
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An 1827 pattern Naval officer’s sword, broad pipe back blade 31” x 1¼” at the forte, etched with
Lot 144
An 1827 pattern Naval officer’s sword, broad pipe back blade 31” x 1¼” at the forte, etched with
300 GBP
100 - 120 GBP
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A 1796 style Light Cavalry officer’s sword, blade 32” etched with crowned “GR”, Royal Arms (
Lot 145
A 1796 style Light Cavalry officer’s sword, blade 32” etched with crowned “GR”, Royal Arms (
280 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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A Victorian 1821 pattern Cavalry officer’s sword, fullered blade 35”, by Henry Wilkinson, Pall Mall,
Lot 146
A Victorian 1821 pattern Cavalry officer’s sword, fullered blade 35”, by Henry Wilkinson, Pall Mall,
300 GBP
200 - 250 GBP
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An 1827 pattern Rifle Regiment officer’s sword, plated 1845 pattern blade 31½”, etched with
Lot 147
An 1827 pattern Rifle Regiment officer’s sword, plated 1845 pattern blade 31½”, etched with
220 GBP
60 - 120 GBP
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A Victorian 1834 pattern 1st Life Guards officer’s sword, blade 33” with traces of maker’s name (
Lot 148
A Victorian 1834 pattern 1st Life Guards officer’s sword, blade 33” with traces of maker’s name (
550 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A Victorian Infantry officer’s 1845 light pattern levee sword, slender blade 32”, by Henry
Lot 149
A Victorian Infantry officer’s 1845 light pattern levee sword, slender blade 32”, by Henry
150 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A 20th century 1892 pattern Household Cavalry trooper’s sword, blade 34½” with ordnance inspector’
Lot 150
A 20th century 1892 pattern Household Cavalry trooper’s sword, blade 34½” with ordnance inspector’
360 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A late 20th century 1892 pattern Household Cavalry trooper’s sword, blade 34” by Wilkinson, number
Lot 151
A late 20th century 1892 pattern Household Cavalry trooper’s sword, blade 34” by Wilkinson, number
420 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A late 18th century (c 1775-85) Austrian Cavalry trooper’s sword, similar to the British 1796
Lot 152
A late 18th century (c 1775-85) Austrian Cavalry trooper’s sword, similar to the British 1796
300 GBP
200 - 250 GBP
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A European (?) infantry officer’s sword, of similar style to the British 1845 pattern, plain blade
Lot 153
A European (?) infantry officer’s sword, of similar style to the British 1845 pattern, plain blade
90 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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A French Model An IX brass hilted Light Infantry sidearm, blade 23”, engraved on the back edge “
Lot 154
A French Model An IX brass hilted Light Infantry sidearm, blade 23”, engraved on the back edge “
85 GBP
40 - 50 GBP
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A Mexican Infantry officer’s sword, similar to the British 1822 pattern, blade 32”, by “Joseph
Lot 155
A Mexican Infantry officer’s sword, similar to the British 1822 pattern, blade 32”, by “Joseph
300 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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An unusual Victorian court sword, blade 31” by “Marshall, Jermyn St, St James’s, London”, etched for
Lot 156
An unusual Victorian court sword, blade 31” by “Marshall, Jermyn St, St James’s, London”, etched for
220 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A silver mounted hanger, c 1760, of the type favoured by naval officers, slightly curved blade
Lot 157
A silver mounted hanger, c 1760, of the type favoured by naval officers, slightly curved blade
800 GBP
400 - 500 GBP
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A late 18th century naval officer’s spadroon, slightly curved, fullered blade 25½”, with narrow back
Lot 158
A late 18th century naval officer’s spadroon, slightly curved, fullered blade 25½”, with narrow back
380 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A late 18th century officer’s spadroon of a type favoured by naval officers, plain slightly curved
Lot 159
A late 18th century officer’s spadroon of a type favoured by naval officers, plain slightly curved
400 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A George III naval officer’s 5 ball hilted spadroon, c 1790, straight, fullered blade 28”, marked “
Lot 160
A George III naval officer’s 5 ball hilted spadroon, c 1790, straight, fullered blade 28”, marked “
650 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A Georgian naval officer’s sword of 1796 Light Cavalry type, blade 28” etched, blued and gilt with
Lot 161
A Georgian naval officer’s sword of 1796 Light Cavalry type, blade 28” etched, blued and gilt with
850 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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A Georgian naval officer’s service sabre, flat, curved sharpened blade 26”, small brass stirrup
Lot 162
A Georgian naval officer’s service sabre, flat, curved sharpened blade 26”, small brass stirrup
800 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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An 1805 pattern sword for Royal Naval Commanders and above, straight fullered blade 32½”, etched
Lot 163
An 1805 pattern sword for Royal Naval Commanders and above, straight fullered blade 32½”, etched
550 GBP
500 - 600 GBP
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A Georgian RN officer’s dress sword, c 1812, slender, slightly curved fullered blade 27”, DE at
Lot 164
A Georgian RN officer’s dress sword, c 1812, slender, slightly curved fullered blade 27”, DE at
220 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A scarce and interesting RN officer’s fighting sword, c 1827, curved, shallow fullered blade 28”, of
Lot 165
A scarce and interesting RN officer’s fighting sword, c 1827, curved, shallow fullered blade 28”, of
360 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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An unusual Vic RN officer’s sword, straight double fullered claymore blade 31”, by Galt, Gieve & Co,
Lot 166
An unusual Vic RN officer’s sword, straight double fullered claymore blade 31”, by Galt, Gieve & Co,
260 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A Vic 1846 pattern Naval officer’s sword, blade 29” by Moore & Jupp, London, etched with Royal Arms,
Lot 167
A Vic 1846 pattern Naval officer’s sword, blade 29” by Moore & Jupp, London, etched with Royal Arms,
360 GBP
350 - 450 GBP
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A Victorian 1846 pattern naval sword for Masters, Mates, Midshipmen and Warrant Officers, b lade
Lot 168
A Victorian 1846 pattern naval sword for Masters, Mates, Midshipmen and Warrant Officers, b lade
260 GBP
200 - 250 GBP
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A post 1902 naval officer’s sword, very slightly curved fullered blade 31½”, by “Henry Wilkinson,
Lot 169
A post 1902 naval officer’s sword, very slightly curved fullered blade 31½”, by “Henry Wilkinson,
320 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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A short naval hanger, c 1820, curved flat blade 17½”, with back fuller, brass hilt with S shaped
Lot 170
A short naval hanger, c 1820, curved flat blade 17½”, with back fuller, brass hilt with S shaped
340 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A naval hanger, c 1840, curved blade 17½” with narrow fullers, stamped with K over 4 inspector’s (?)
Lot 171
A naval hanger, c 1840, curved blade 17½” with narrow fullers, stamped with K over 4 inspector’s (?)
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A Georgian “5 ball” naval dirk, polished DE blade 15¾”, with fuller for two thirds central length,
Lot 172
A Georgian “5 ball” naval dirk, polished DE blade 15¾”, with fuller for two thirds central length,
360 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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A Georgian naval dirk, c 1800, DE blade 11½” with full length fullers; gilt brass hilt with
Lot 173
A Georgian naval dirk, c 1800, DE blade 11½” with full length fullers; gilt brass hilt with
220 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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A Georgian naval dirk, c 1800, tapered 8½” DE blade with narrow fullers; gilt brass hilt with turned
Lot 174
A Georgian naval dirk, c 1800, tapered 8½” DE blade with narrow fullers; gilt brass hilt with turned
320 GBP
350 - 500 GBP
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A Georgian naval dirk, c 1800, slender blade 8” with full length fullers; copper hilt with long
Lot 175
A Georgian naval dirk, c 1800, slender blade 8” with full length fullers; copper hilt with long
190 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A Georgian naval dirk, slender curved SE blade 9”, DE at tip, with traces of blueing and gilding
Lot 176
A Georgian naval dirk, slender curved SE blade 9”, DE at tip, with traces of blueing and gilding
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400 - 500 GBP
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An unusual Georgian naval dirk, DE blade 8¼”, copper crossguard in the form of an anchor arm and
Lot 177
An unusual Georgian naval dirk, DE blade 8¼”, copper crossguard in the form of an anchor arm and
480 GBP
500 - 600 GBP
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A Georgian naval officer’s dirk, slender DE blade 12”, with central fuller, copper gilt
Lot 178
A Georgian naval officer’s dirk, slender DE blade 12”, with central fuller, copper gilt
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300 - 400 GBP
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A Georgian naval dirk, broad SE blade 10¾” with etched, blued and gilt decoration, gilt copper
Lot 179
A Georgian naval dirk, broad SE blade 10¾” with etched, blued and gilt decoration, gilt copper
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500 - 600 GBP
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A post 1901 naval Midshipman’s dirk, blade 18” by Gieve, Matthews & Seagrove Ltd, etched with
Lot 180
A post 1901 naval Midshipman’s dirk, blade 18” by Gieve, Matthews & Seagrove Ltd, etched with
300 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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