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WW2 Artillery Shell Ammunition chest with stenciled name of Por [Lt] Beltowski Jozef of thee Polish Army. Embossed date on lid. Embossed 1943. 25x62x37cm.

A Britains Military Equipment 155m gun, boxed, no ammunition or instructions.

A pine tool chest, metal ammunition crate and a galvanised urn

Dinky Toys No.162 "Field Unit" Set containing Light Dragon Tank (with Chains), Ammunition Trailer (rigid hubs) and Field Gun (rigid hubs) all finished in Green, housed in a blue presentation box with inner tray box, packing piece and four figures No. A2260 light fatigue to dragon tank

Dinky, an unboxed Military group comprising of Pre-War and Early Post-War, to include 152a Light Tank, 152b Six-Wheels Reconnaissance Car, 152c Austin 7, 162a Light Dragon Tractor and 162b Ammunition Trailer. Although not checked for completeness conditions generally appear Poor to Good. See photo. 

Dinky Toys 697 Military 25-Pounder Field Gun Set contains 688 Field Artillery Tractor with windows,687 Ammunition Trailer and 686 25-pounder Field Gun, military green with metal rigid hubs, in mint original condition, with packing piece, yellow lidded illustrated box is in mint original condition, a very nice example!

4th Divisional Ammunition Column Artillery CEF Canadian cap badge by Birks 1916. Good scarce die-stamped brass maple leaf issue bearing crowned CANADA scroll, beaver, gun and title scrolls. Birks 1916 Loops (flat type). GC Payment by Bank Transfer ONLY

Britains - A Group of Boxed & Unboxed Military Sets. Comprising: Set No. 1266 '18-in Heavy Howitzer', boxed (1931 version, complete with ammunition, baseplate & extra loaders); 1717 '2 Pounder Anti Aircraft Gun', boxed (1939 version) & 1718 'Searchlight', unboxed. Conditions generally appear Good Plus to Excellent overall (1266 breach pin has been replaced; 1717 - 3 tyres are deformed), contained in generally Fair to Good Plus set boxes, where applicable. See photo. 

Hart Models & Other - A Group of Boxed Military Vehicles. Comprising: Hart HT76 'Stuart M8 HMC (missing ammunition trailer); Hart HT21 'FV438 Swingfire' (slight damage to turret & missing mounted gun) & Model of a German WWI Tank (unknown maker & scale, approx. dimensions: L20 x W10 x H11cm). Both Hart models are white metal, 1:48 scale. Conditions generally appear Good to Excellent overall, contained in a generally Good set boxes. See photo. 

Britains - A Group of Boxed Limbers. Comprising: 5 x Set No. 1726 'Ammunition Limber' (pre and post-war). Conditions generally appear Excellent overall, contained in generally Excellent set boxes. See photo. 

Britains - A Pair of Boxed Naval Guns. Comprising: 2 x Set 1264 '4.7" Naval Gun'. 1932 & 1954 versions. Earlier version is with original tissue wrap plus quantity of wooden 'ammunition'. Conditions: (1932 version) generally appears Good Plus overall, contained in a Good Plus set box (some small dents in box sides) & (1955 version) generally appears Good overall, contained in a Fair set box. See photo. 

Britains & Benbros - A Pair of Boxed Field Guns. Comprising: Britains 9705 '25 Pounder Gun Howitzer' (includes metal ammunition in bag) & Benbros Qualitoys 'Field Gun with 4 Shells' (includes plastic ammunition still on sprues). Conditions generally appear Excellent overall, contained in generally Good to Good Plus set boxes. See photos. 

A quantity of tools, to include machine vice, Torque wrench, Record clamp, tap and die tools, together with a quantity of machine screws, alan bolts, threaded blind screws, nuts, and an old wooden ammunition box, containing large Lion brand and Snail brand spanners. (a quantity)

[NAPOLEONIC WARS]: DISBROWE EDWARD CROMWELL (1790-1851) British politician and diplomat attached to Sir Charles Stuart during the Peninsular War. A.L.S., with his initials ECD, four pages, folio, Prague, 20th - 23rd September 1813, to Sir Charles Stuart. The informative letter is Disbrowe's retained draft copy of a letter containing intelligence reports and states, in part, 'Bonaparte at the recommencement of hostilities conceived the army of Blucher to be the main army & accordingly advanced in person with a strong force into Lusatia & pushed that General who had boldly advanced in order to deceive him, as far back as the Katzbach. Had Schwartzenberg (sic) profited by that error & stormed Dresden with about 60,000 men whom he could have immediately collected it is probable that that city would have fallen. Time however was lost…..in order to make a coup de main with 200,000 men. B[onapart]e returned & we failed, the loss of the allies in the disgraceful retreat amounted to from 30 to 40,000 men……another cause of failure was that Barclay de Tolly refused to obey Schwartzenberg……After two disastrous attempts on Teplitz Bona[part]e in person directed a third attack on the 17th & was soon completely foiled. The Young Guard is almost completely destroyed…..It is not supposed that he has any real intention of penetrating into Bohemia but of occupying the attention of this army while he attacks Blucher or the Prince Royal though the other idea that it his intention at length to retire…..is rendered more probable by the circumstances of his withdrawing his ammunition…..The defeat of Ney by the Prince Royal is of the last importance……Of Blucher's successes you are undoubtedly informed…..the General's son, Colonel Blucher is wounded & taken prisoner. Vandamme was flogged by a Cossack for insolence to the Emperor…..& has been insulted & spit upon wherever he has made his appearance…..Vandamme is sent to Siberia by desire of the Gd. Duke Constantine…..A courier has been intercepted charged with dispatches; among them is a letter from Napoleon to the Senate in wh. he says that the Russians have advanced in such force that unless he is immediately reinforced that he must fall back to the Rhine & that the French nation must rise in mass to support him. Another document of importance is also intercepted, an answer to the declaration of war by Austria interlined by Bonaparte's own hand…..Bonaparte has denounced Vandamme as a coward, has erased his name from the List of the French Army & confiscated his possessions. His temper seems to know no bounds……..Bavaria is believed to have joined the alliance ag[ains]t France, the confirmation is momentarily expected. The Grand Army is again advancing. We must have a little patience, everything looks very promising. No battle ought to be given unless the whole of the French line can be attacked at once by the Gd. Army & those of the Prince Royal & of Blucher…..if it can be postponed until Bonaparte commences a retreat which he cannot much longer delay it is more likely to be crowned with complete success….' In a postscript Disbrowe further remarks 'I should think that Stettin cannot hold out much longer as it was nearly starved before the Armistice was signed & as the Govr. broke the Armistice he has not been supplied with the provisions stipulated for in the treaty'. A letter of interesting content, rich in its references to various individuals and places associated with the Napoleonic Wars, not least Napoleon Bonaparte himself. Some very light, minor age wear and a few stains, VGCharles Stuart (1779-1845) 1st Baron Stuart de Rothesay. British diplomat who served as Ambassador to France 1815-24, 1828-30 and as Ambassador to Russia 1841-44.Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) French military commander and political leader who served as Emperor of the French 1804-14, 1815.Gebhard Lebrecht von Blucher (1742-1819) Prussian Field Marshal who led his army against Napoleon I at the Battle of the Nations at Leipzig in 1813 and the Battle of Waterloo in 1815. Karl Philipp, Prince of Schwarzenberg (1771-1820) Austrian Generalissimo who was in command of the allied army that defeated Napoleon I decisively at the Battle of the Nations at Leipzig in 1813.Michael Andreas Barclay de Tolly (1761-1818) Imperial Russian soldier who was commander-in-chief and Minister of War of the Russian Empire during Napoleon's invasion in 1812. Charles XIV John (1763-1844) Jean Bernadotte. Marshal of France who was elected as Crown Prince of Sweden in 1810 and later became King of Sweden and Norway 1818-44. Michel Ney (1769-1815) French military commander and a Marshal of the Empire. Franz Ferdinand Joachim Blucher von Wahlstatt (1778-1829) Prussian Major General, son of Gebhard Lebrecht von Blucher. Dominique Vandamme (1770-1830) French General who fought in the Napoleonic Wars and who publicly criticised Napoleon.

[HALLOWELL CAREW BENJAMIN]: (1761-1834) British Admiral, one of the select group of officers known as the 'Band of Brothers' who served with Horatio Nelson at the Battle of the Nile. A fine series of five Ls.S. and two A.Ls.S. by Viscount Keith (1746-1823, British Admiral who served in the Napoleonic Wars; four Ls.S. Keith), John Wilson Croker (1780-1857, Irish Statesman & Author, Secretary to the Admiralty 1809-30; two A.Ls.S. J W Croker) and Henry Hotham (1777-1833, English Vice Admiral who served in the French Revolutionary & Napoleonic Wars; one L.S., Henry Hotham), thirteen pages (total), folio, London, Admiralty office, 9th - 29th May 1815, all to Rear Admiral Sir Benjamin Hallowell and each marked 'Secret'. The letters relay various orders to Hallowell and state, in part, '….you will observe what are the intentions of His Majesty's Government respecting the employment of the Vessels named on the margin [HMS Astraea, HMS Cerberus etc.] which have been put under my command. You will of course attend to that service as much as may be required; and you are at liberty to employ any other vessel under my orders for the same purpose…..furnishing me with the result of any information which you may obtain. If a small vessel is wanted for the Coast of France near Isle Dieu, the Telegraph is at Plymouth and her Commander Captain Scriven is perfectly acquainted with that part of the Coast. I am very doubtful whether the small Brigs in which the arms are contained will be able to hold their own off Isle Dieu, and the anchorage near it is not good. I am sorry to observe that the sailing of vessels containing arms has crept into the newspapers. This should be guarded against as much as possible. You will be pleased to ascertain as far as you are able, and report to me, the number of French Pilots at Plymouth, with their qualifications' (Viscount Keith, 9th May 1815), 'I am commanded by my Lords Commissioners of the Adm[iralt]y to signify to you their directions to send orders to Capt. Kittoe of HMS Astrea on his rendezvous five leagues west of Isle Dieu, to return to Plymouth with the King's ships….' (John Wilson Croker, 18th May 1815), 'I am commanded…..to acquaint you that their Lordships have this day received dispatches from Captain Kittoe…..stating that a considerable rising in favour of the King of France has taken place in Britanny (sic) and that therefore instead of recalling the squadron (as directed in my letter of the 18th Inst) it is expedient to reinforce it…. for the purpose of…..protecting His Majesty's squadron from any sudden attack from French ships of war……I enclose you an order (no longer present) to Sir Henry Hotham to detain all French national vessels…..it is desirable that this order should not be made public & he will therefore charge the Captains & Commanders to whom he may communicate it not to divulge it……Transports with a further supply of arms & ammunition will be sent out for Sir Henry's disposal….' (John Wilson Croker, 22nd May 1815), 'Circumstances have since occurred that have induced their Lordships to send out Rear Admiral Sir Henry Hotham, and I transmit…..a copy of a secret order authorizing the detention of French National armed ships and vessels…..Their Lordships attach great importance to these measures being kept as secret as possible' (Viscount Keith, 23rd May 1815), together with the secret General Order referred to, in the form of a L.S. by Keith, 'The respective Captains and Commanders of His Majesty's Ships……are hereby required and directed to detain all French National armed ships…..and to send them into Port, thereto remain until the further pleasure of His Royal Highness The Prince Regent shall be made known. As it is desirable that this order should not be made public, the officers abovementioned are strictly enjoined not to divulge it; and they are most particularly to observe that it does not extend to the detention of Private Ships' (also 23rd May 1815), 'You will be pleased to furnish the Captain……with a copy of the enclosed instruction (no longer present) and direct him to communicate the same to the Squadron off Brest and to Sir Henry Hotham….' (Viscount Keith, 25th May 1815), 'The Nimble (Cutter) has brought me your letter of the 25th enclosing one from Admiral Lord Keith, and the Helicon has joined me also this day, with the three Transports…..I shall detain the Nimble a day or two to convey any Dispatches I may have occasion to transmit to England….' (Henry Hotham, 29th May 1815). An interesting series of letters dating from the final months of the Napoleonic Wars. Some with blank integral leaves. Some light age wear, VG, 7

POLISH FIGHTER ACES: A good, small selection of three Ds.S. comprising Jan Falkowski (1912-2001) Polish fighter ace of World War II, credited with 9 confirmed kills. Portion of a World War II date D.S., J Falkowski, one page, slim oblong 8vo, n.p., n.d., evidently neatly clipped from a combat report, the narrative stating, in part, 'I was leading one section of 4 of 303 Squadron. When about 15 miles S.E. of Le Treport at 16.15 I saw 4 FW 190 flying from S.E. at about 24,000 ft. I ordered 303 Squadron to attack, and I dived with my section. I followed behind one FW and from about 400 yards I gave long burst from cannons and M/G. I noticed strikes of my bullets in fuselage and main planes of E[nemy]/A[ircraft]. After this burst FW 190 went down vertically pouring black smoke….When I finished all ammunition I pulled up my aircraft seeing FW 190 still smoking and diving vertically down apparently out of control'. Neatly trimmed; Stanislaw Brzeski 1918-1972) Polish fighter ace of World War II, credited with 8 confirmed kills. Portion of a World War II date D.S., S. Brzeski, one page, slim oblong 8vo, n.p., n.d., evidently neatly clipped from a combat report, the narrative stating, in part, 'I was flying with my Squadron….at about 5,000 feet…..At 19.30 hours I heard a warning given by the W/Cdr. leading my Sqdn, about two F.W.190's, and then I heard that they broke away at full speed…..I dived to sea level and I noticed 5 F.W.190's in line….I followed them at sea level for about 4 minutes, having behind me 3 Spits. of my Section led by F/O Gladych. The F.W.190's then reduced speed and began to climb. I suppose they didn't expect to be followed all the time. I decided to attack the F.W. on the extreme right…..I pulled up and gave him a long burst from about 350 yards…..I observed a small explosion in the fuselage. The e[nemy] a[ircraft] made some uncontrolled moves and went into a spin and I saw him crash into the sea. The other Spits. of my section were behind me about 600 yards…..Being seen, and much lower than the F.W.'s we decided to set course for home. The F.W.'s didn't follow us. About 25 minutes later at 20.10 we landed at Coltishall….I claim 1 F.W.190 destroyed'. Neatly trimmed; Wladyslaw Grobelny (1919-2013) Polish fighter pilot of World War II who served with No. 316 & 317 Polish Fighter Squadrons. D.S., Grobelny W/O, one page, oblong folio, RAF Friston (East Sussex), 30th July 1944. The typescript document is a Consolidated Diver Combat Report relating to action taken by Grobelny whilst flying a Mustang Mk.III, the narrative stating ´Seen mid.channel. Chased and opened fire from range 300yds astern. Strikes seen all over & pieces of diver flew off. After a second similar attack diver was flying very slowly and starboard wing heavy. Diver lost in haze´, some light age wear, one file hole to the upper right corner and a small tear to the lower edge, otherwise VG, 3

A large inert brass ammunition shell, pair of pricket candlesticks, gong in the form of a lady, etc.

An enameled metal gun cabinet with internal ammunition compartment, with keys, 38 cm W x 31 cm D x 150 cm H.

A Collection of Spent Ammunition to include Blank Machine Gun Belt, Shells, Bullet Clips Etc

Dinky Toys 697 Field Gun Set To Include - Quad Tractor, Ammunition Trailer and field gun - all finished in green including ridged hubs - Good Plus to Excellent bright example in a Good yellow and blue presentation lift off lid box and Corgi Toys 1118 6X6 Army Truck - Green including metal tilt and hubs - Fair to Good displays well in a Good blue and yellow lift of lid box (2)  

Colt .45 Auto Solid Silver Bullets x 2. One marked "1oz, 999 AG" and the other marked "NWTM 1oz, 999 AG". (North West Territorial Mint) Each approx. 30mm in length. Please note these are solid silver and not live or inert ammunition. (2)

WW2 USAAF B24 Liberator .50 Cal Tail Turret Ammunition Box for 600 rounds. Plywood construction. Web strap to side. Size 54cm high x 43cm width x 17cm in depth. Original red paint stencil to one side. US part number stencil to side: No 32 F 35605. No date or makers mark.

4 metal ammunition boxes

Two metal ammunition cases

Two steel ammunition boxes, second half 20th century - comprising a British Army H83 Mk2 and a US M2A1 box, both repainted.

A South African Zulu tribal double ended wooden storage container, the end cap with fine beadwork, 20cms overall length; together with a Zulu powder horn and leather ammunition pouch, and a cow horn gunpowder flask (4).

A pair of WW I brown stitched leather saddle pouches, of typical form with folding top flaps and brass buckles, together with a 1914 pattern ammunition pouch, one other pouch and a leather strap. (4)

A collection of reenactors military uniforms and equipment to include a German tunic, leather boots, steel helmet, camouflage Poncho / Zeltbahn, gas respirator, entrenching tool, canteens and ammunition pouches etc.

A German Third Reich Y-strap, in black leather with metal fittings, together with a K98 triple ammunition pouch, in pebbled leather with alloy D-ring stamped verso ‘F R Offerman & Sohn Bensberg, 1939. (2)PLEASE SEE TERMS AND CONDITIONS REGARDING IMPERIAL GERMAN THIRD REICH ITEMS.

ICM, Vulcan, Bronco, Italeri & Dragon 1/35th Scale AFV Construction Kits / Figure Sets, comprising: 10 x Assorted Sets, Includes: British 2 Pdr Gun Crew, British 17 Pdr Ammunition, Gurkha Rifles, 1942-44, Etc. Mint overall [contents unchecked but believed complete - Mostly in Factory Sealed Bags ] contained in generally near Mint pictorial boxes. [10]

The superb and rare Second War ‘Battle of Kangla Tongbi’ M.M. awarded to Sub Conductor, later Warrant Officer Class 1, R. W. Parker, 221 (I) Advance Ordnance Depot, Royal Army Ordnance Corps, for his heroism as part of the epic defence of his unit’s depot during a night attack (6/7 April 1944) from men of the 33rd Japanese Division advancing on Imphal. Greatly outnumbered the small detachment put up a stiff defence against frontline troops, with Parker leading a counter-attack against a Japanese machine gun position after the depot perimeter had been breached Military Medal, G.VI.R. (10537437 W.O. Cl. 1. R. W. Parker. R.A.O.C.) mounted on investiture pin, good very fine £1,600-£2,000 --- M.M. London Gazette 5 October 1944: ‘Throughout the operation at Kangla-Tongbi between 29th March and 7th April 1944, Condr. R. W. Parker, invariably showed exemplary courage and resource. He specially distinguished himself in action at Kangla-Tongbi on 7th April 1944. The enemy were attacking Lion Box and had penetrated into the Box on the Western perimeter over-running an M.E. Coy and setting up L.M.G. posts on 221 A.O.D. perimeter. During his patrol’s counter attack Condr. R. W. Parker, on his own initiative and in the face of heavy L.M.G. fire organised a party of one B.O.R. and 2 I.O.R.s to attack a Japanese L.M.G. post established in a Basha and from which a B.O.R. had shouted for help. Condr. R. W. Parker succeeded in retaking the Basha thereby rescuing one wounded B.O.R. and recovering the bodies of the two dead B.O.R.’s. Three Japanese O.R.s were killed by Condr. R. W. Parker’s party in this action alone.’ Ronald Wright Parker was a native of Grangetown, Cardiff. He served during the Second World War with 221 (I) Advanced Ordnance Depot, Royal Army Ordnance Corps as part of the 14th Army in Burma, and distinguished himself during the Battle of Kangla Tongbi, as part of the Battle of Imphal. The depot position came under night attack from 4 April 1944, with the men tasked with moving the depot supplies out of the position on and to Imphal during the day. Further detail of what has been described as the ‘Normandy of the East’ is provided in an article written by Lieutenant Colonel Mohit Vaishnava for the Indian Ministry of Defence, covering the Platinum Jubilee of the Battle of Kangla Tongbi in 2019: ‘The Battle of Kangla Tongbi, considered one of the fiercest battles of World War II, was fought by Ordnance personnel of 221 Advance Ordnance Depot (AOD) on the night of 6/7 April 1944.  Japanese forces had planned a three pronged offensive to capture Imphal and the surrounding areas.  In their attempt to extend their line of communication to Imphal, the 33rd Japanese Division cut in behind the 17th Indian Division at Tiddim (Mynmar) and establishing themselves firmly on the main Kohima – Manipur highway, started advancing towards Kangla Tongbi.  Here at Kangla Tongbi, a small but determined detachment of 221 AOD put up stiff resistance against the advancing Japanese forces [60th Regiment]. The position of 221 AOD was not at all sound from a tactical point of view.  It was exposed to the enemy from all sides and had to rely on its own combatant manpower for its defence. Major Boyd, the Deputy Chief of Ordnance Officer (DCOO) was made in charge of the operations for defence of the Depot.  A Suicide squad comprising of Major Boyd, Havildar/ Clerk Store Basant Singh, Conductor Panken [sic] and other personnel from the Depot was created. On 06 Apr 1944, orders were received to evacuate 4,000 tons of ammunition, armaments and other warlike stores.  On the night of 6/7 Apr 1944, the Japanese mounted a heavy attack on the Depot, rushing downhill into a deep nullah which was used as a covered approach to the Depot.  A very well camouflaged bunker had been sited by the Depot on this approach.  The Bren Gun Section in this bunker having spotted an enemy section within range, opened fire.  This shook the enemy and forced the Japanese to withdraw leaving many dead.  The Bren Gun was manned by none other than Hav/ Clerk Store Basant Singh. For this act of gallantry, Major Boyd was awarded the Military Cross (MC), Conductor Panken [sic], the Military Medal (MM) and Hav/ Clerk Store Basant Singh, the Indian Distinguished Service Medal (IDSM). The Kangla Tongbi War Memorial is a mute testimony to this battle and the unflinching devotion to duty of the Ordnance personnel of  221 AOD, 19 of whom made the supreme sacrifice. It conveys to the world at large that Ordnance personnel, apart from being professional logisticians, are second to none in combat, being equally proficient soldiers, should the occasion demand.  As it commemorate the Platinum Jubilee of this hard fought battle, the spirit of Kangla Tongbi lives eternally in the hearts of all Army Ordnance Corps personnel of the Indian Army and continues to be source of inspiration for all ranks.’ A total of 105 British and Indian troops were killed during the battle.

A fine Great War ‘Gallipoli operations’ M.M. awarded to Battery Quartermaster Sergeant F. A. Granados, Royal Field Artillery, who was wounded in action on the peninsula and later suffered from nervous debility Military Medal, G.V.R. (10019 By: Q.M. Sjt: F. A. Granados. 368/By: R.F.A.) contact marks, nearly very fine £300-£400 --- M.M. London Gazette 11 November 1916:
‘Gallipoli, 1915. - For excellent work in charge of the wagon line, supplying ammunition and looking after the horses.’ Francisco Antonio Granados was born on Portsea Island, Hampshire, in 1886, the son of Antonio and Emma Granados. Of Italian ancestry, Granados attested for the Royal Field Artillery around fifteen years of age and served in Egypt from 1 April 1915. Posted to Gallipoli with 368th Battery, 147th Field Artillery Brigade, 29th Division, he was wounded in action on 6 June 1915 and awarded the Military Medal alongside Sergeant H. Mackenzie, Corporal J. E. Hughes and Bombardier W. Rayner for bravery displayed in the field between May and August 1915. Evacuated home, it remains unclear whether he served again. Awarded a Silver War Badge, he was admitted to hospital on 26 April 1919 suffering from nervous debility – more commonly known today as shell shock. Transferred to Gateshead, he is later recorded at the War Hospital, St. Mary’s Asylum (Stannington), before being discharged permanently unfit from the Army on 28 May 1919.

Family Group: A fine ‘Gallipoli’ casualty British War Medal awarded to Sub Lieutenant W. V. Gilbert, Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve, who was killed in action at Gallipoli by a sniper’s bullet in a front line trench on 4 June 1915 British War Medal 1914-20 (S.Lt. W. V. Gilbert. R.N.V.R.) extremely fine The British War Medal awarded to Second Lieutenant G. G. Gilbert, The Royal Lancaster Regiment, late Dorsetshire Regiment, who was killed in action in Salonika on 18 March 1918, aged just 18 years British War Medal 1914-20 (2. Lieut. G. G. Gilbert.) extremely fine (2) £140-£180 --- Wilfred Valentine Gilbert was born at Abergwynant, Dolgelly, North Wales on 2 March 1889, the son of John Brettell Gilbert of Longfleet House, Poole. He returned from employment with the Rio Tinto Company in Spain at the outbreak of the Great War and was appointed to a commission in the Nelson Battalion of the Royal Naval Division on 7 October 1914. According to The Roll of Honour 1914-18 by De Ruvigny: ‘He was with the first party to land in Gallipoli, 25 April 1915, and was four times wounded whilst carrying ammunition to the firing line, and was killed in action at the Dardanelles, 4 June, 1915, whilst superintending the digging of a trench linking up the firing line of the Naval Division and the 42nd Division, the enemy trench at that time being about 250 yards distant, and about 1,200 yards S.S.W. of Achi Baba... His Commanding Officer, Lieut.-Col. Evelegh, wrote of him, and of his brother, Sub-Lieut. Robert Evelyn Gilbert, who was severely wounded: “The loss of these two good officers was a severe blow to the battn. I always said W.V. had a charmed life. He was wounded through the nose on 3rd May. On the 1st June he had a very narrow escape, a large shell bursting within a few yards of him, I am glad to say he was unhurt. On the morning of the 4th June he was shot through the head whilst superintending some work in the firing line. His death was almost instantaneous.”’ Gilbert was subsequently buried behind the trenches occupied by the Nelson Battalion, his memorial service being conducted by Chaplain B. J. Failes. Today he is buried in Skew Bridge Cemetery, Helles, Turkey. Gilbert Garnet Gilbert was born at Upwey Manor, Dorset, on 5 December 1899, the younger brother of Wilfred Valentine Gilbert. He joined the Inns of Court O.T.C. on 30 September 1915 and was gazetted Second Lieutenant in the 3rd Battalion, The Dorsetshire Regiment on 15 December 1916. Posted to Salonika from 18 January 1917, he transferred to the 9th Battalion, The Royal Lancaster Regiment on 10 May 1917, and was killed in action on 18 March 1918. Aged 18 years, he is buried at Doiran Military Cemetery, Greece.

A rare Great War Flight Commander’s D.S.C. group of five awarded to Captain J. C. Brooke, Royal Air Force, late Royal Naval Air Service Having participated in anti-zeppelin flights over London and patrols over the North Sea, he lent valuable service in seaplane carrier operations in Egypt and Palestine 1916-17, working under naval aviation pioneer Air Commodore C. R. Samson, C.M.G., D.S.O., A.F.C. Distinguished Service Cross, G.V.R., the reverse hallmarked London 1916; 1914-15 Star (Flt. Lt. J. C. Brooke, R.N.A.S.); British War and Victory Medals (Capt. J. C. Brooke. R.A.F.); Greece, Medal of Military Merit 1916-17, 3rd Class with wreath on ribbon, mounted as worn, some verdigris, otherwise very fine (5) £2,000-£3,000 --- Importation Duty This lot is subject to importation duty of 5% on the hammer price unless exported outside the UK --- --- D.S.C. London Gazette 20 July 1917: ‘In recognition of his services in the East Indies and Egypt Seaplane Squadron during the period 1 April 1916 to 31 March 1917. During this time, he took part in several valuable reconnaissance and bombing flights, obtaining important information and doing considerable damage to enemy organisations.’ John Callaghan Brooke was born in Kensington, London on 25 June 1893 and qualified for his aviator’s certificate (No. 908) in a Bleriot monoplane at Brooklands in September 1914. He was subsequently commissioned in the Royal Naval Air Service in November 1914 and undertook further training before flying operationally out of Calshot, Hampshire and Killingholme, Lincolnshire. He is credited with a flurry of sorties in The Air Defence of Great Britain, including anti-zeppelin patrols over London in March and June 1915, in addition to seaplane patrols in April and May 1916; he survived a ditching in the river Humber on 7 November 1915 and likewise in the North Sea on 25 March 1916. In May 1916, Brooke was ordered to Port Said, Egypt to join a squadron forming under Commander C. R. Samson, D.S.O., his flotilla comprising the seaplane carriers H.M.S. Ben-my-Chree, a former Isle of Man passenger steamer, and a pair of converted German prizes, the Anne and Raven II. And, as recounted by Samson in Fights and Flights, Brooke served with distinction over the coming months, in his case piloting one of Raven II’s seaplanes. His first sortie was a recce of El Arish on 1 July 1916, in which his seaplane was ‘exposed to a very heavy anti-aircraft fire.’ Samson adds, ‘this was Flight Lieutenant Brook’s first experience with us, and he did very well.’ Four days later, after Raven II had journeyed to French-held Castelorizo Island off the Asia Minor coast, Brooke was among those who made several ‘very extended flights’ and, in August, on being ordered to spot for a monitor charged with bombarding enemy positions at Bu El Mazas, he attacked a large camp. As related by Samson, he was in turn attacked by a German Fokker, ‘which of course was more than a match for a slow old Short with only a Lewis gun … The Short finally drove off the Fokker but suffered severely, having holes in the petrol tanks, radiators and floats. On alighting she began to sink; but smart work on the part of Lieutenant Jenkins, R.N.R., enabled her to be hoisted in.’ Brooke was back in action at the end of the month, when Samson’s flotilla contributed to a concerted attack on Turkish communications at El Afuleh. Raven II’s four aircraft were allocated to the railway line three miles south of Afuleh, where, by Samson’s own account, a reception of ‘hot fire’ was experienced. It was about this time that Samson received a message from the Admiralty, querying the high expenditure of ammunition from the squadron’s flagship. He replied that ‘there was unfortunately a war on.’ As it transpired, the Ben-my-Chree was sunk by Turkish gunfire in January 1917, but Raven II and Anne were fitted out for further operations in the Indian Ocean, searching for enemy commerce raiders. Brooke, who had been advanced to Flight Commander in December 1916, was awarded the D.S.C. and returned home to take up an appointment at Cranwell in July 1917. On the formation of the Royal Air Force in April 1918, by which stage he was operating in Sopwith Pups out of Turnhouse, he was appointed a Captain. He died in Poole, Dorset in September 1966; also see references to him in Royal Navy Shipboard Aircraft Developments 1912-31 by R. Cronin. For the recipient’s related miniature awards, see Lot 521.

1914 Star, with copy clasp (9529 Sjt. G. F. Elliott. R.F.A.); 1914-15 Star (77861. Gnr. C. Hardman, R.F.A.); British War Medal 1914-20 (M.31246 C. A. Warren. 3 Wr. R.N.); Victory Medal 1914-19 (2) (Ch. 18149 Pte. A. L. Parker. R.M.L.I.; 182350 Spr. A. E. Buxton. R.E.) generally very fine (5) £100-£140 --- George F. Elliott initially served during the Boer War as a Driver in No. 7 Battery, Royal Field Artillery. He subsequently served with the 3rd Divisional Ammunition Column during the Great War on the Western Front from 19 August 1914, and was later advanced to Battery Quartermaster Sergeant. Charles Alfred Warren was born in Finchley on 23 August 1895 and served with the Royal Navy as Writer 3rd Class during the Great War. Posted to Pembroke I and Mars, he was demobilised on 30 January 1919 and awarded the British War Medal for home service. Arthur Lewis Parker was born in Manchester in 1896 and attested at Chatham for the Royal Marine Light Infantry on 29 August 1913. Initially recorded ‘under age’ whilst at recruit depot for training, he served at Dunkirk and Ostend with the Royal Marine Brigade from 12 September 1914, later taking part in the Defence of Antwerp. Posted to the Dardanelles from 6 February 1915 to 19 May 1916, he fought on the Western Front with the R.M. Brigade and Chatham Division before taking his discharge on 8 April 1919 and transferring to the Royal Navy as a Stoker. Sold with the remnants of a Royal Engineers cap badge.

Three: Gunner E. Judge, Royal Field Artillery 1914 Star (46123 Gnr: E. Judge. R.F.A.); British War and Victory Medals (46123 Gnr. E. Judge. R.A.) minor contact marks, generally very fine (3) £70-£90 --- Ernest Judge was born in Sheffield in 1887 and attested for the Royal Regiment of Artillery at Templemore on 22 May 1907, serving with No. 7 Divisional Ammunition Column during the Great War on the Western Front from 1 October 1914.

Five: Able Seaman H. G. Smith, Royal Navy, a recipient of the rare Prize Firing Blue Jacket Medal, who was killed in the auxiliary cruiser H.M.S. India when she was torpedoed off Norway in August 1915 Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 1 copy clasp, Natal (192680 H. G. Smith, Ord., H.M.S. Terrible); China 1900, no clasp (H. G. Smith, A.B., H.M.S. Terrible.); 1914-15 Star (192680 H. G. Smith. A.B., R.N.); British War and Victory Medals (192680 H. G. Smith. A.B., R.N.) the V.M. unnamed; together with his Prize Firing Blue Jacket Medal, bronze (H. Smith, A.B. H.M.S. “Terrible” Prize. Crew. 1900) the ribbon bar inscribed ‘Prize Crew’ and top suspension bar inscribed ‘H.M.S. Terrible. Year 1900’; Borough of Portsmouth Tribute Medal, ‘Naval Brigade South Africa 1899-1900 North China 1900’, silver and enamel, some chips to central band; and his Memorial Plaque (Harold George Smith) light contact marks, otherwise very fine and better (7) £400-£500 --- Importation Duty This lot is subject to importation duty of 5% on the hammer price unless exported outside the UK --- --- Approximately 45 Prize Firing Blue Jacket Medals were awarded in bronze, prior to the introduction of the Naval Good Shooting Medal in October 1903. Harold George Smith was born in Poplar, London on 16 October 1880, and entered the Royal Navy as a Boy 2nd Class in March 1897. Joining H.M.S. Terrible in September 1898, he was advanced to Ordinary Seaman in the following month and to Able Seaman in August 1900 and remained likewise employed until October 1902, in which period he witnessed active service in the Naval Brigade landed for operations in South Africa; so, too, off China in the Boxer Rebellion. Bluejacket - Colenso As a member of Petty Officer Taylor’s gun crew, which went into action at Colenso on 15 December 1899, he would have witnessed the fate of Colonel Charles Long’s batteries immediately to his front. Intending to give the attacking infantry the closest possible support, Long moved 14th and 66th Batteries, Royal Field Artillery into the open to within 900 metres of the Boers, who subjected them to intense artillery and rifle fire. When Long’s ammunition was almost exhausted, the crews unharnessed the horses and, leaving the guns, retired to the cover of a ditch about 740 metres away to await fresh supplies. Here they were joined by General Buller, who called for volunteers to save the guns. Corporal George Nurse and some drivers of the 66th Battery, with three of Buller’s staff, including Lieutenant Hon. Frederick Roberts, King's Royal Rifle Corps, only son of Lord Roberts, reached the guns under a hail of fire and got two away, but Roberts was mortally wounded. Further attempts to reach the remaining ten guns proved fruitless, and Buller eventually ordered them to be abandoned. Lieutenant Roberts – posthumously - and Corporal Nurse were both awarded the Victoria Cross for their part in the action. Having themselves lost three dozen horses and some oxen, Smith and his fellow bluejackets managed to get their guns to safety by man-hauling, General Buller and his staff gamely dismounting to assist them. Having found a new position, Taylor’s gun took out a Boer gun which had been brought down from Fort Wylie but our cheering infantry were swiftly silenced when the Boers countered with a direct hit, splintering the limbers and wagons and wounding three bluejackets. As stated, Smith went on to serve off China in the Boxer Rebellion, prior to returning to Terrible’s warm reception at Portsmouth in September 1902. Prize Firing Blue Jacket Medal At that time, the Terrible was commanded by Captain Percy Scott, C.B., C.V.O., R.N., a noted gunnery expert, and research suggests he was the catalyst behind the creation of the Prize Firing Blue Jacket Medal. His good intentions certainly had the support of Sir Edward Seymour, Commander-in-Chief, China and, as it happened, the attention of Edward VII, who was fascinated by Scott’s recommendations on meeting him after a shooting party at Sandringham. The new award came into being in November 1902, the relevant announcement appearing in the Blue Jacket and Coast Guard Gazette: ‘As our readers know we have persistently pointed out the necessity of good shooting, and also the necessity of giving some extra inducement to the men of the navy to perfect themselves in this art. Not satisfied, however, with pointing out what should be done, we decided that we, ourselves, would do something, and immediately after, the phenomenal score of Grounds in 1901, the Editor of the Bluejacket approached a well-known and popular naval officer on the subject [likely Percy Scott]. Not only did this gentleman agree with the proposals laid before him, but he also offered to specially design a medal for the purpose. The original idea was to present a silver medal to the best shot in the navy each year, but it was pointed out that as the number one of the crew could not make good shooting without the co-operation of his gun’s crew on whom he largely depended, a bronze medal should also be presented to each one of the best shots gun’s crew. Not only was this agreed to, but the proprietors of this paper also decided to make the medal retrospective to the year 1900.’ And among the first recipients of a bronze medal was Harold Smith of the Terrible. In common with some of his shipmates, he received his award at a public reception and banquet held in Portsmouth on 23 September 1902, an occasion to mark the safe return of Captain Scott’s command from China. With the introduction of the Naval Good Shooting Medal in October 1903, no further awards of the Prize Firing Blue Jacket Medal were made. Up until then, the gun’s ‘Number One’ received a silver medal, and each of the gun’s crew of 7 or 8 men received a bronze medal, thus making a total issuance of six silver and 44 bronze medals; see The Naval Good Shooting Medal 1903-1914, by R. J. Scarlett, for further details. In February 1907, Smith purchased his discharge and enrolled in the Royal Fleet Reserve. Loss of the ‘India’ Recalled in August 1914, he joined the cruiser Sutlej, in which he served until April 1915, when he removed to the auxiliary cruiser India. Sadly, he among those lost when the latter ship was torpedoed by the U-22 off Bodo, Norway on 8 August 1915, with a loss of ten officers and 150 ratings. He left a widow, Isabella, of York Street, East Ham, Essex, and is commemorated on the Chatham Naval Memorial.

The Great War D.S.C. group of five miniature dress medals worn by Captain J. C. Brooke, Royal Air Force, late Royal Naval Air Service Distinguished Service Cross, G.V.R; 1914-15 Star; British War and Victory Medals; Greece, Military Medal of Merit 1916-17, 3rd Class with wreath on ribbon, mounted as worn from Spink & Son wearing pin, together with full-sized ribbon bar mounted on pin, polished, nearly very fine (6) £80-£100 --- Importation Duty This lot is subject to importation duty of 5% on the hammer price unless exported outside the UK --- --- D.S.C. London Gazette 20 July 1917: ‘In recognition of his services in the East Indies and Egypt Seaplane Squadron during the period 1 April 1916 to 31 March 1917. During this time, he took part in several valuable reconnaissance and bombing flights, obtaining important information and doing considerable damage to enemy organisations.’ John Callaghan Brooke was born in Kensington, London on 25 June 1893 and qualified for his aviator’s certificate (No. 908) in a Bleriot monoplane at Brooklands in September 1914. He was subsequently commissioned in the Royal Naval Air Service in November 1914 and undertook further training before flying operationally out of Calshot, Hampshire and Killingholme, Lincolnshire. He is credited with a flurry of sorties in The Air Defence of Great Britain, including anti-zeppelin patrols over London in March and June 1915, in addition to seaplane patrols in April and May 1916; he survived a ditching in the river Humber on 7 November 1915 and likewise in the North Sea on 25 March 1916. In May 1916, Brooke was ordered to Port Said, Egypt to join a squadron forming under Commander C. R. Samson, D.S.O., his flotilla comprising the seaplane carriers H.M.S. Ben-my-Chree – a former Isle of Man passenger steamer – and a pair of converted German prizes, the Anne and Raven II. And, as recounted by Samson in Fights and Flights, Brooke served with distinction over the coming months, in his case piloting one of Raven II’s seaplanes. His first sortie was a recce. of El Arish on 1 July 1916, in which his seaplane was ‘exposed to a very anti-aircraft fire.’ Samson adds, ‘this was Flight Lieutenant Brook’s first experience with us, and he did very well.’ Four days later, after Raven II had journeyed to French-held Castelorizo Island off the Asia Minor coast, Brooke was among those who made several ‘very extended flights’ and, in August, on being ordered to spot for a monitor charged with bombarding enemy positions at Bu El Mazas, he attacked a large camp. As related by Samson, he was in turn attacked by a German Fokker, ‘which of course was more than a match for a slow old Short with only a Lewis gun … The Short finally drove off the Fokker but suffered severely, having holes in the petrol tanks, radiators and floats. On alighting she began to sink; but smart work on the part of Lieutenant Jenkins, R.N.R., enabled her to be hoisted in.’ Brooke was back in action at the end of the month, when Samson’s flotilla contributed to a concerted attack on Turkish communications at El Afuleh. Raven II’s four aircraft were allocated to the railway line three miles south of Afuleh, where, by Samson’s own account, a reception of ‘hot fire’ was experienced. It was about this time that Samson received a message from the Admiralty, querying the high expenditure of ammunition from the squadron’s flagship. He replied that ‘there was unfortunately a war on.’ As it transpired, the Ben-my-Chree was sunk by Turkish gunfire in January 1917, but Raven II and Anne were fitted out for further operations in the Indian Ocean, searching for enemy commerce raiders. Brooke, who had been advanced to Flight Commander in December 1916, was awarded the D.S.C. and returned home to take up an appointment at Cranwell in July 1917. On the formation of the Royal Air Force in April 1918 – by which stage he was operating in Sopwith Pups out of Turnhouse - he was appointed a Captain. He died in Poole, Dorset in September 1966; also see references to him in Royal Navy Shipboard Aircraft Developments 1912-31 by R. Cronin. For the recipient’s related full-size awards, see Lot 73.

Family Group: Pair: Driver T. Ball, Royal Field Artillery, who was killed in action on the Western Front on 30 July 1918 British War and Victory Medals (118799 Dvr. T. Ball. R.A.); Memorial Plaque (Thomas Ball); Memorial Scroll ‘Driver Thomas Ball, Royal Field Artillery’, nearly extremely fine Pair: Private R. Ball, East Lancashire Regiment British War and Victory Medals (32785 Pte. R. Ball. E. Lan. R.) very fine (6) £140-£180 --- Thomas Ball was born at Seaforth, Lancashire, in 1894, and attested for the Royal Field Artillery at Southport. Posted to the Western Front as Driver in the 30th Divisional Ammunition Column, he was killed in action on 30 July 1918. The Southport Visitor of 8 August 1918 adds a little more information: ‘A letter from his officer who was with him at the time, reads: “I write on behalf of the C.O. to convey to you the deepest sympathy of officers, N.C.O.’s and men, for you in the loss of your son, Driver Tom Ball. He was highly esteemed by his officers, both for his work as driver, and for himself, and he was very popular among his comrades. I can tell you minutely how it happened. During the early morning of the 30th, we had taken up several wagons of ammunition, and got them cleared off the battery position without mishap. Your son was centre driver of the last team, and we only had 2 more boxes to unload when, without warning, the enemy opened fire. Their first shells hit his two mules and wounded him mortally in the throat and chest, and also seriously wounded his left leg just below the knee. He only lived about 8 minutes [more]...’ He is buried at Cabaret-Rouge British Cemetery, Souchez. Reynold Ball was born in 1898 and served in France with the 13th Battalion, East Lancashire Regiment. He was later admitted to hospital in 1918 and transferred to the 2nd Infantry Labour Company, before being released from military service in 1919 and likely resuming civilian employment as a gardener.

The South Africa 1877-79 medal awarded to Private W. Flyfield, 80th Regiment of Foot, who was killed in action at the Intombi River massacre on 12 March 1879 South Africa 1877-79, 1 clasp, 1878-9 (176. Pte. W. Flyfield. 80th Foot.) minor edge bruise, otherwise nearly extremely fine £4,000-£5,000 --- Private W. Flyfield was reported missing presumed killed in action at Intombi River on 12 March 1879.

In the early morning of 12 March 1879, the 80th was surprised on the Intombi River while guarding a wagon convoy stranded on both sides of the flooded river, while crossing at Meyer’s Drift. Due to the failure of Captain Moriarty, commanding the detachment, to erect adequate defences and post sufficient sentries, a Zulu impi under Chief Mbelini overran the camp and killed 61 soldiers of the 80th Foot, with the loss also of 80 rifles and 90,000 rounds of ammunition. Private Flyfield is commemorated on the Staffordshire Volunteers Regimental Memorial in Lichfield Cathedral, Staffordshire.

Metal ammunition box. Not available for in-house P&P

Ammunition box with cutlery contents. Not available for in-house P&P

A Collection of Four Vintage Military Ammunition Boxes

Tamiya, AFV & Similar, a boxed Group of Mixed Scale Military Figures and Accessories. Includes AF35072 German 8.8cm L/71 Tank Gun Ammunition and Accessory Set with others. Although unchecked for completeness condition appears Excellent to Near Mint within Excellent to Near Mint boxes. See Photo

A box of shooting and ammunition reloading accessories, including empty shotgun cartridges with pouch, brass capper and decapper, a quantity of gun oils etc.

A vintage wooden shot cartridges ammunition box, with metal handles at both side, size W53 x D34 x H33cm.

Two vintage ammunition tins

A collection of ammunition storage boxes

A collection of militaria, to include a WWII RAF escape axe, the steel blade with Air Ministry stamp, having a rubber covered grip, length 40cm; various military and other pen knives, ammunition boxes etc

***COLLECTION ONLY*** 169 CCI Percussion Caps No. 11.****ALL WEAPONS AND/OR AMMUNITION MUST BE COLLECTED IN PERSON - NO POSTAGE. PLEASE NOTE THAT A CURRENT APPROPRIATE GUN LICENCE WILL BE REQUIRED AND IS TO BE PRODUCED TO THE AUCTIONEERS AT THE TIME OF COLLECTION, WHICH SHOULD BE BY PRIOR ARRANGEMENT.

***COLLECTION ONLY*** Seven boxes of 20 .243 Soft Point semi-pointed Cartridges plus 9 in a plastic case and 6 prepared with primers (ready for re-loading). N.B. To bed sol only to person with an appropriate firearm certificate with consent to acquire such ammunition, otherwise to a suitable Licenced Firearm Dealer.****ALL WEAPONS AND/OR AMMUNITION MUST BE COLLECTED IN PERSON - NO POSTAGE. PLEASE NOTE THAT A CURRENT APPROPRIATE GUN LICENCE WILL BE REQUIRED AND IS TO BE PRODUCED TO THE AUCTIONEERS AT THE TIME OF COLLECTION, WHICH SHOULD BE BY PRIOR ARRANGEMENT.

Ammunition Case, military camp bed and two suitcases

A chromium plated clothes brush bearing the badge for the 6th East Surrey Regiment, the hinged lid opening to reveal a razor and toiletries; a nickel plated cigarette case with the Honourable Artillery Company badge, a steel ammunition container bearing the Devonshire Regiment badge and a carved wood rectangular photo frame

AN INTRESTING COLLECTION OF MID 19TH CENTURY EPHEMERA ABOUT LIEUTENANT CHARLES HENRY CLUTTERBUCK (QTY). To include correspondence letters from Charles to his mother about his appointments and travels, he served on HMS Amphion, HMS Acorn, HMS Retribution, HMS Chesapeake and HMS Arethusa, from his letters he travelled throughout Asia to Hong Kong, China, Canton etc. together with his commission to Lieutenant on the 10th December 1852, and with his appointment to HMS Retribution, another appointment to HMS Chesapeake in 1859, his appointment to command Her Majesty's Steam Gun Boat Julia in 1856 together with the official Admiralty Compliment (crew) allowance for that ship, letters include descriptions of actions while serving with HMS Amphion in the Baltic during the Crimea War, 'The Edinburgh and Amphion were firing at long range at the crescentic fort, Captain Key, attended by Lieutenants Wodehouse and Clutterbuck and Mr Bogel, mate, boarded with the marines, and spiked all the guns. They found some ammunition and some shell and all the appliances for making red hot shot. The English flag was planted by Mr Bogel on the first Russian fort amidst the cheers and huzzas of the combined fleet.', and with HMS Acorn during the Second China War, 'Dearest Mamma, As you will see by my letter, we have at last arrived off the Celestial City and all the arrangements for commencing active operations are nearly completed, we muster altogether about 5,000 strong. Marines about 2,400, and 800 of the 59th and Artillery. The French 700 men, the Naval Brigade about 1600, just double the number we had last war, and 20 gun boats which is no small addition, poor John Chinaman will be rather astonished, especially when the mortars open fire on the town, which will most likely be tomorrow (Monday 28th).' records show Charles Henry Clutterbuck was gazed on 20th August 1855 for 'having been engaged in Rocket Boats at the bombardment of Sveaborg', 1st August 1857 gazetted 'as having served in boats at the destruction of a flotilla of Chinese Marjunks', 26th February 1858, gazetted 'with praise for good service at the assault and capture of Canton', Charles Clutterbuck was reported as being killed in action on 25th June 1859 during 'the unsuccessful but gallant attack on the forts at the mouth of the Pey-Ho' (London Gazette 16th September 1859), shown as entitled to the Baltic Medal and Second China War Medal 1857-60 with clasps 'Fatshan 1857' and 'Canton 1857'. CR* very intresting lot, general marks and wear commensurate with age, foxing and stains as to be expected.

WW1 M.C. HUSBAND AND WIFE GROUPING, MIDDLESEX REGIMENT. A First World War family grouping, husband and wife, of medals to include, Military Cross engraved to the reverse Major P.G. Edwards 11th Bn. Middlesex Regt. 17.4.1917',1914-1915 Star (LT.P.G.EDWARDS MIDD'X R.), 1914-1918 British War Medal and VictoryMedal (Major P.G.EDWARDS), Government of Ceylon War Service Medallion, (P.G. EDWARDS), together with 1914-1819 British War Medal and Victory Medal with M.I.D. oakleaf device (D.M.W. MATTHEWS V.A.D.), records show Major Percival George Edwards entered France on 31st May 1915, entitled to the M.C, 1914-15 Star, BWM & Victory Medal, citation for the M.C., citation (taken from The London Stamp Exchange Ltd. Winter 1986-87 catalogue) 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He led a large party of carriers up to the front line under very heavy fire, thereby ensuring that the supply of ammunition was maintained at a critical time. He set a splendid example of courage and determination throughout.', he is shown as having married Doris May Williams Matthews on 20th February 1922 at Nawara Eliya, Ceylon. CR* Good overall condition, professionally mounted in glazed frame but can be removed.

WW1 PAIR OF MEDALS TO AN AUSTRALIAN SOLDIER. First World War pair of medals, 1914-1918 British War Medal and Victory Medal (20214 SJT. A. ADDY 3-D.A.C. A.I.F.), records show Sergeant Alfred Addy, born East Ruston, North Walsham, Norfolk, enlisted for overseas service with the 8th Field Artillery Brigade, 3rd Australian Division, Australian Imperial Force at Brisbane, Australia on 23rd September 1915. He had already been serving with the Royal Australian Field Artillery on the outbreak of war and had volunteered for the original 1st A.I.F. in August 1914, at Victoria, passed fit for duty with the 1st Field Artillery Brigade and was proceeding overseas on His Majesty's Troopship Argyllshire when he was pronounced medically unfit for service with 'supposed syphilis' and discharged. Successfully enlisting in the A.I.F. on the second attempt he moved to England with the 3rd Division and was taken on the strength of the 3rd Divisional Ammunition Column, posted to France in November 1916 he was promoted to sergeant in January 1917. While in France, on December 24th December 1917 he was diagnosed with Diabetes Mellitus after having fallen sick, after being transferred to hospital in England he was embarked on the Hospital Ship Dunluce Castle for Australia where he was medically discharged. Sadly, a document in amongst his records records that Alfred Addy died at 4.30 PM on 27th February 1920 at the 17th General Hospital Ennogera, Queensland, suffering from Diabetes Mellitus, Acidises Toxemia and Cardiac Failure. He was buried on the 28th February at Toowong Cemetery, grave 81, his sister was advised by letter by the Matron. Also included with the medals is a letter from the Australian Embassy in London dated 13th December 1922, presumably to Alfreds sister, it informs her that his medals had been received from Australia and forwarded to her. CR* Good overall condition, medals loose/unmounted.

A good lot of shooting equipment, including: a leather covered and brass bound shotgun cartridge magazine, partitioned interior with leather lifters, to hold about 150 cartridges, John Dickson & Son label inside the lid; a leather leg-of-mutton gun case; a James Purdey & Son retailed 12 bore gun cleaning kit, comprising three-section rod, mop, brush and jag, all in a fitted wooden case; a steel cabinet for four guns, integral ammunition compartment, with one set of keys; two leather cartridge belts, and other items. [qty]

A very good Edwardian cannon, sighted two-stage brass ordnance 26.75 long and of 1.4 in. bore diameter, mounted on a brass field carriage with elevating wheel acting via linkages on a vertical screw fitted to the cascobel, spoked oak wheels with iron rims and brass hubs, oak ammunition boxes on the axle trees, double ended ram rod/sponge.

A converted Ammunition Case, converted into a Medics Box, complete with some later Medical Equipment

An album of black and white Naval photographs, including Graf Spee being scuttled, the Invasion of the Island of Crete, Battle of the River Plate, Battle Cruiser Lorraine, French Fleet including a Submarine, British Fleet, Winston Churchill in North Africa, Submarine and Minesweeper Magazines, a B.W Caney photographic card depicting ammunition, and a WWII Military Office File (parcel)Please see additional images, these are all original, various small sizes, smaller than traditional photographs, this album came from a private collector, unknown who compilled it.