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

Sale 619 Arms and Militaria

Auction dates
28 Sep 2021 10:30 BST
Lots: 1-400
Viewing dates
23 Sep 2021 09:30 - 13:00 BST
23 Sep 2021 14:00 - 16:30 BST
24 Sep 2021 09:30 - 13:00 BST
24 Sep 2021 14:00 - 16:30 BST
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A Royal Artillery officer’s button, c 1790, bone back with 4 holes and gut threads, flat gilt
Lot 181
A Royal Artillery officer’s button, c 1790, bone back with 4 holes and gut threads, flat gilt
220 GBP
30 - 40 GBP
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A set of 8 open back brass buttons of Brighton West Pier Company, by Firmin, London, the central
Lot 182
A set of 8 open back brass buttons of Brighton West Pier Company, by Firmin, London, the central
30 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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An interesting silver gilt and enamel medal, depicting the City of London arms, the centre inscribed
Lot 183
An interesting silver gilt and enamel medal, depicting the City of London arms, the centre inscribed
0 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A Georgian Volunteer tomback shoulder belt plate, engraved with crown over “BV”, the back with
Lot 184
A Georgian Volunteer tomback shoulder belt plate, engraved with crown over “BV”, the back with
380 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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A Georgian engraved rectangular brass shoulder belt plate of the 4th (Battery ?) Royal Artillery,
Lot 185
A Georgian engraved rectangular brass shoulder belt plate of the 4th (Battery ?) Royal Artillery,
6,000 GBP
600 - 800 GBP
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A good officer’s engraved gilt brass oval shoulder belt plate of the Sandwich Volunteer Artillery, c
Lot 186
A good officer’s engraved gilt brass oval shoulder belt plate of the Sandwich Volunteer Artillery, c
1,900 GBP
600 - 800 GBP
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An officer’s shoulder belt plate of the Royal Artillery, c 1823-33, gilt with enamelled centre, most
Lot 187
An officer’s shoulder belt plate of the Royal Artillery, c 1823-33, gilt with enamelled centre, most
600 GBP
500 - 800 GBP
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A rare die-struck oval brass shoulder belt plate of the Selsey Artillery Volunteers, c 1800, in
Lot 188
A rare die-struck oval brass shoulder belt plate of the Selsey Artillery Volunteers, c 1800, in
900 GBP
100 - 200 GBP
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A pair of khaki cloth CIV epaulettes, the “CIV” embroidered in red wool; and a similar pair, of
Lot 189
A pair of khaki cloth CIV epaulettes, the “CIV” embroidered in red wool; and a similar pair, of
80 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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An officer’s oval bullion embroidered epaulette badge of the Royal Naval Artillery Volunteers, and a
Lot 190
An officer’s oval bullion embroidered epaulette badge of the Royal Naval Artillery Volunteers, and a
120 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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A pre 1940 RAF Air Gunner’s winged bullet brass arm badge; a WWI Women’s Legion bronze pin back
Lot 191
A pre 1940 RAF Air Gunner’s winged bullet brass arm badge; a WWI Women’s Legion bronze pin back
75 GBP
40 - 50 GBP
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A small quantity of military insignia: red felt on white linen “SB” armband; RAAF Air Gunner’s
Lot 192
A small quantity of military insignia: red felt on white linen “SB” armband; RAAF Air Gunner’s
55 GBP
30 - 35 GBP
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An attractively framed collection of 185 British military cap badges, comprising 38 Cavalry,
Lot 193
An attractively framed collection of 185 British military cap badges, comprising 38 Cavalry,
1,300 GBP
1,250 - 1,350 GBP
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An attractively mounted framed display of 13 Scottish badges, on tartan backing: Ryl Scots, Ryl.
Lot 194
An attractively mounted framed display of 13 Scottish badges, on tartan backing: Ryl Scots, Ryl.
0 GBP
80 - 100 GBP
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10 Mostly WWII period Cavalry cap badges: WM KDG, Bays, 3rd Carabiniers, 4/7th DG, Royal Dragoons (
Lot 195
10 Mostly WWII period Cavalry cap badges: WM KDG, Bays, 3rd Carabiniers, 4/7th DG, Royal Dragoons (
60 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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9 immediately post WWII period cavalry cap badges: 7th Hussars, 8th Hussars, 9th Lancers, 10th
Lot 196
9 immediately post WWII period cavalry cap badges: 7th Hussars, 8th Hussars, 9th Lancers, 10th
70 GBP
50 - 70 GBP
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A Victorian officer’s silver pouch flap of the 2nd Dragoons (Royal Scots Greys), bearing eagle badge
Lot 197
A Victorian officer’s silver pouch flap of the 2nd Dragoons (Royal Scots Greys), bearing eagle badge
280 GBP
200 - 250 GBP
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A Georgian universal pattern badge from a Tarleton helmet, c 1800, of die struck brass and
Lot 198
A Georgian universal pattern badge from a Tarleton helmet, c 1800, of die struck brass and
320 GBP
50 - 80 GBP
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WWI Guards Machine Gun Regiment cap badge, GC £50-75.
Lot 199
WWI Guards Machine Gun Regiment cap badge, GC £50-75.
160 GBP
50 - 75 GBP
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An officer’s cast bronze cap badge of the Warwickshire Royal Horse Artillery, GC (one prong missing,
Lot 200
An officer’s cast bronze cap badge of the Warwickshire Royal Horse Artillery, GC (one prong missing,
85 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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An OR’s cap badge of the West Riding Royal Horse Artillery, GC (the motto scroll slightly mis-
Lot 201
An OR’s cap badge of the West Riding Royal Horse Artillery, GC (the motto scroll slightly mis-
85 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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An officer’s bronze cap badge of the Third Middlesex Royal Garrison Artillery Volunteers, with 2
Lot 202
An officer’s bronze cap badge of the Third Middlesex Royal Garrison Artillery Volunteers, with 2
95 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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An OR’s cap badge of the 5th London Brigade, Royal Field Artillery. GC £40-50
Lot 203
An OR’s cap badge of the 5th London Brigade, Royal Field Artillery. GC £40-50
130 GBP
40 - 50 GBP
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An officer’s cast gilt pouch badge of the Warwickshire Royal Horse Artillery, with 3 short bolts and
Lot 204
An officer’s cast gilt pouch badge of the Warwickshire Royal Horse Artillery, with 3 short bolts and
220 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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An OR’s white metal cap badge of the First Hants Royal Garrison Artillery Volunteers, with
Lot 205
An OR’s white metal cap badge of the First Hants Royal Garrison Artillery Volunteers, with
90 GBP
40 - 50 GBP
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An officer’s silver cap badge of the Army Air Corps, HM B’ham 1942 and with J R Gaunt maker’s
Lot 206
An officer’s silver cap badge of the Army Air Corps, HM B’ham 1942 and with J R Gaunt maker’s
320 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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An officer’s silver cap badge of the Army Air Corps, HM B’ham 1942, with J R Gaunt maker’s mark
Lot 207
An officer’s silver cap badge of the Army Air Corps, HM B’ham 1942, with J R Gaunt maker’s mark
600 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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An officer’s cap badge of the Royal Sussex Regiment, of unmarked silver and enamel, with two
Lot 208
An officer’s cap badge of the Royal Sussex Regiment, of unmarked silver and enamel, with two
60 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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A cap badge of the Long Range Desert Group, scorpion to centre, with L.R.D.G. below within a
Lot 209
A cap badge of the Long Range Desert Group, scorpion to centre, with L.R.D.G. below within a
300 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A silver coloured cap badge of Popski’s Private Army, GC £50-75.
Lot 210
A silver coloured cap badge of Popski’s Private Army, GC £50-75.
50 GBP
50 - 75 GBP
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An Officer’s hall marked silver (1930) turban badge of the Sudan Defence Force, 2¼” x 1¾”, mounted
Lot 211
An Officer’s hall marked silver (1930) turban badge of the Sudan Defence Force, 2¼” x 1¾”, mounted
380 GBP
200 - 250 GBP
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SAS embroidered OR’s beret badge, also a bi-metal cap badge. GC £40-60.
Lot 212
SAS embroidered OR’s beret badge, also a bi-metal cap badge. GC £40-60.
30 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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A beret badge of the Special Boat Section/Service, of white metal with blue and red enamel and two
Lot 213
A beret badge of the Special Boat Section/Service, of white metal with blue and red enamel and two
200 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A KC lance cap plate of the 16th Lancers, FC (worn through in numerous places); an Indian Government
Lot 214
A KC lance cap plate of the 16th Lancers, FC (worn through in numerous places); an Indian Government
45 GBP
30 - 40 GBP
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A Victorian Officer’s helmet plate of the East Surrey Regiment, gilt silver star badge to centre and
Lot 215
A Victorian Officer’s helmet plate of the East Surrey Regiment, gilt silver star badge to centre and
0 GBP
350 - 400 GBP
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An Elizabeth II band helmet plate of The Royal Army Ordnance Corps, Ordnance shield to centre and
Lot 216
An Elizabeth II band helmet plate of The Royal Army Ordnance Corps, Ordnance shield to centre and
0 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A Victorian officer’s spiked helmet of the Norfolk Regt, Britannia device to centre of badge, with
Lot 217
A Victorian officer’s spiked helmet of the Norfolk Regt, Britannia device to centre of badge, with
550 GBP
500 - 600 GBP
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A rare Edward VIII (1936) officer’s gilt martingale badge, crowned Garter with motto and royal
Lot 218
A rare Edward VIII (1936) officer’s gilt martingale badge, crowned Garter with motto and royal
85 GBP
75 - 100 GBP
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A 1949 pattern khaki battledress blouse, with black on red R.A.O.C. embroidered cloth titles,
Lot 219
A 1949 pattern khaki battledress blouse, with black on red R.A.O.C. embroidered cloth titles,
0 GBP
40 - 50 GBP
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A 1949 pattern khaki battledress blouse, with yellow on black “Guernsey C.I/ R.A.S.C.” embroidered
Lot 220
A 1949 pattern khaki battledress blouse, with yellow on black “Guernsey C.I/ R.A.S.C.” embroidered
0 GBP
40 - 50 GBP
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The blue dress uniform of Maj Henry Tufnell, Sussex Yeomanry, c 1939, comprising peaked cap with
Lot 221
The blue dress uniform of Maj Henry Tufnell, Sussex Yeomanry, c 1939, comprising peaked cap with
0 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A Royal Navy ensign, 36” x 22”, stitched construction, edge marked “HMS Wasp”, “1 Yd Ensign” and “
Lot 222
A Royal Navy ensign, 36” x 22”, stitched construction, edge marked “HMS Wasp”, “1 Yd Ensign” and “
80 GBP
60 - 70 GBP
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A scarce original WWII Japanese battle flag, 39” x 27”, having central red disc surrounded by
Lot 223
A scarce original WWII Japanese battle flag, 39” x 27”, having central red disc surrounded by
160 GBP
250 - 300 GBP
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A Japanese flag, 60” x 32”, white cloth with applied red sun. GC £60-80.
Lot 224
A Japanese flag, 60” x 32”, white cloth with applied red sun. GC £60-80.
0 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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A WWI Turkish flag, 36” x 24”, red cloth with applied white star and crescent, Turkish stamping on
Lot 225
A WWI Turkish flag, 36” x 24”, red cloth with applied white star and crescent, Turkish stamping on
140 GBP
80 - 100 GBP
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Italian WWII period items: cast aluminium disc from a vehicle, 3½” diameter, depicting fasces, and
Lot 226
Italian WWII period items: cast aluminium disc from a vehicle, 3½” diameter, depicting fasces, and
150 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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A late Victorian naval officer”s sword, blade 30½” by S R Gould, Devonport, etched with crowned
Lot 227
A late Victorian naval officer”s sword, blade 30½” by S R Gould, Devonport, etched with crowned
280 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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A late Georgian naval Warrant Officer’s sword, straight fullered blade 28” with very faint traces of
Lot 229
A late Georgian naval Warrant Officer’s sword, straight fullered blade 28” with very faint traces of
0 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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A scarce naval midshipman’s sword c 1850, fullered blade 24” with spear point and traces of etching,
Lot 230
A scarce naval midshipman’s sword c 1850, fullered blade 24” with spear point and traces of etching,
360 GBP
350 - 500 GBP
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An 1891 pattern naval midshipman’s dirk, blade 17½” by Gieves, etched with panels of scrolls,
Lot 231
An 1891 pattern naval midshipman’s dirk, blade 17½” by Gieves, etched with panels of scrolls,
320 GBP
200 - 250 GBP
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An 1879 pattern RN Midshipman’s presentation dirk, blade 17½”, by J R Gaunt & Sons, late Edward
Lot 232
An 1879 pattern RN Midshipman’s presentation dirk, blade 17½”, by J R Gaunt & Sons, late Edward
420 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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A George V naval Midshipman’s Prize Dirk, blade 18’ by Henry Wilkinson, Pall Mall, etched for its
Lot 233
A George V naval Midshipman’s Prize Dirk, blade 18’ by Henry Wilkinson, Pall Mall, etched for its
550 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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A Georgian naval dirk, shallow diamond section blade 7¼”, etched with trophy, floral devices and
Lot 234
A Georgian naval dirk, shallow diamond section blade 7¼”, etched with trophy, floral devices and
600 GBP
400 - 500 GBP
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A Georgian naval dirk, c 1820, tapered DE blade 8” of shallow diamond section, retaining traces of
Lot 235
A Georgian naval dirk, c 1820, tapered DE blade 8” of shallow diamond section, retaining traces of
440 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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A Georgian naval dirk, broad SE blade 10¾” with etched, blued and gilt decoration, gilt copper
Lot 236
A Georgian naval dirk, broad SE blade 10¾” with etched, blued and gilt decoration, gilt copper
420 GBP
450 - 500 GBP
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A good scarce mid 19th century naval officer’s sword of the Royal Dockyard Battalion, by Henry
Lot 237
A good scarce mid 19th century naval officer’s sword of the Royal Dockyard Battalion, by Henry
0 GBP
600 - 800 GBP
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A good RN officer’s sword, c 1950, straight fullered blade 31½”, etched with crowned fouled anchor
Lot 238
A good RN officer’s sword, c 1950, straight fullered blade 31½”, etched with crowned fouled anchor
320 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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A late 18th century RN officer’s service sword,straight, DE blade 29½”, with short central fuller on
Lot 239
A late 18th century RN officer’s service sword,straight, DE blade 29½”, with short central fuller on
1,200 GBP
300 - 350 GBP
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A naval officer’s dress sword, 1812-1825, slender SE blade 27”, etched with trophies and flourishes,
Lot 240
A naval officer’s dress sword, 1812-1825, slender SE blade 27”, etched with trophies and flourishes,
850 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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An early 19th century naval officer’s sword for Flag Officer, Captain or Commander, straight
Lot 241
An early 19th century naval officer’s sword for Flag Officer, Captain or Commander, straight
1,500 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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