(Code: 1500) | |   Very rare tunic for a Field Marshal and Aide-de-camp to Queen Victoria. Fine Melton scarlet cloth with embroidered gold lace. One upper tunic button is missing and the stitching to one shoulder board has detached at one end from the tunic. The rest of the tunic is in excellent condition. Sir Patrick Grant was born in Auchterblair near Carrbridge, Inverness-Shire in 1804. He served in India and joined the Bengal Native Infantry in 1820. Served under Sir Hugh Gough during the Gwalior campaign and fought at the Battle of Mudki in 1845 where he was twice wounded. He fought in the first and second Anglo-Sikh Wars including the Battles of Chillianwala and Gujrat 1849.Served under Sir Charles Napier in actions against the Pathan Tribes in 1850. He was appointed Aide de camp to Queen Victoria in 1850 and promoted to Major General in 1854 and Commander In Chief of the Madras Army in 1856 with the local rank of Lieutenant General. When the Indian Mutiny broke out in 1857 he became acting Commander In Chief India on the death of General George Anson. Based in Calcutta he directed operations including the reliefs of Cawnpore and Lucknow. Grant returned to England in January 1861 with promotion to Lieutenant General in October 1862. He became Governor of Malta in 1867 with promotion to full General in November 1870. He was also Colonel of the 104th Regiment of Foot, 78th Highlanders Regiment of Foot and the Royal Horse Guards. He was promoted to Field Marshal on 24th June 1883. Grant was Governor of the Royal Hospital Chelsea from 1874 until his death there on 28th March 1895. Please note the Portraits are not included but do show the Aiguillettes in one portrait and the tunic in the other. Second top button is missing otherwise excellent condition. A unique piece from the Colonial Period of the British Empire.
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(Code: 4253) | |   UK 1st pressing of the Beatles debut album Please Please Me (MONO PMC 1202) Released on March 22 1963 this is the holy grail among vinyl collectors due to its extremely short run.
The black and gold label was discontinued by Parlophone only a few weeks after the albums release making it incredibly rare.
The runout groove shows stamped XEX 421 1N number which denotes the very first master cut of side 1 and the stamped XEX422 1N for side 2 confirms very first master cut for side 2.
Front cover sleeve in good condition with some wear. However there is a small split to bottom right corner.Bottom right corner has 'Photo Angus McBean' which also confirms absolute first pressing and top right corner has 'mono' font used exclusively on early 1963 first pressings.The rear sleeve at top left has a split .
Rear of sleeve has the Emitex Roundel logo in bottom right corner. The text format and font and liner notes align with the March 1963 1st print run. Paper inner sleeve is the important EMI/Parlophone sleeve that was introduced by EMI at the start of 1963 and only used for a brief period. Overall condition is good with the vinyl record having some surface marks but plays well with no jumps.
A very rare record indeed.
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(Code: 2749) | |   Kriegsmarine M42 pattern single decal coastal artillery helmet. Field grey painted helmet with gold Kriegsmarine decal to left side. Leather part of liner is missing. Alloy inner band is maker stamped with 1940 dated chinstrap. Split pins remain untouched and straight. Maker stamp is difficult to identify but appears to be ET66 or EF66 on inner side of helmet ,the lot number is also present to inner rear but again hard to make out. The helmet has been untouched since WW2 and was brought back by a Royal Marine Commando who was a Lewis gunner on one of the three landing crafts that provided cover for the other landing craft on D-Day.
Also included are his Certificate of service in the Royal Marines, Royal Marines sweetheart brooch in box signed to his mother, Combined Operations patch,1st class machine gunner badge, and his marksman qualification badge. Photocopied paperwork included.
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(Code: 1401) | |   Excellent condition M36 private purchase tunic. Wool rayon blend tunic with dark green collar and six button front closure. Four pleated pockets with scalloped flaps. Officer quality breast eagle in aluminium bullion wire threads on dark green wool base. Shoulder boards of silver aluminium braid on lemon wool base with lemon waffenfarbe. Interior of tunic lined in grey rayon. Label to collar has maker details 'H. Oldevend, Hamburg'. Inside breast pocket has an interior label with maker name and the owners name in black ink with date of 4.6.41. Dagger hanging strap to inside. Sewn to second button hole is ribbon for the War Merit Cross 2nd Class. Complete with original stitched award loops for two awards and a ribbon bar. The top tunic button has detached from tunic but is present. |
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(Code: 2625) | |  
Very nice example of a private purchase M36 tunic. Dark green collar with field grey wool construction tunic with five button front closure. Second button down is secured with a period safety pin. Four pleated front pockets with scalloped button down flaps. Officer quality private purchase bevo breast eagle with machine woven rayon construction collar tabs with lemon colour piping for Signals. Early pattern slip on shoulderboards with silver aluminium tress and lemon waffenfarbe for Signals. Inside size stamped with maker stamp for 'Reitz'. Complete with award loops and belt hooks. Excellent condition.
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(Code: 1795) | |   The Mark 4a mine detector was introduced towards the end of World War 2. The detector is contained in its webbing haversack and consists of the amplifier unit, the search coil with extendable arm , remote control and headset. Backpack maker marked M.E. Co. Complete with wooden transit case. |
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(Code: 2760) | |   Stamped Telescope Identification A.A. Mark III 1943 CT&S No 5116 O.S.583 G.A. with War Department broad arrow. Complete with transit case and spare filters.Telescope would originally have formed part of Britain's World War 2 coastal defences , helping to protect he skies from the German Luftwaffe . Operated by two members of the Royal Observer Corp or Woman's ATS units and used to track the height and bearing of enemy aircraft to enable the accurate firing of anti - aircraft guns. Shop collection only due to the weight of 38 KG. |
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(Code: 1138) | |   1930's alcohol fired live steam locomotive.
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(Code: 1919) | |   Brown leather and fibre fitted Rural Police Shako. Cockade is dated 1940 and maker marked KARL KUHNEL PETERWALD. Helmet is maker marked ROBERT LUBSTEIN BERLIN. Some wear to green felt body otherwise in good condition with all original fittings. |
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(Code: 1561) | |   Complete with the M-357-A box kite used to hoist the aerial cable for the 'Gibson Girl' radio. Also included is the signal lamp in it`s original box which would be attached to the radio.This set also includes accessories for the K-type dinghy ie bailout bucket and paddles. The kite drawstring bag and canister are also included.
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(Code: 1045) | |   Helmet has roughcast finish and is maker and size stamped SE64 with batch number 20875 stamped to inside rear of skirt. Leather liner is missing however inner alloy liner band and felt are still present. The outline of the national decal shield can still be seen on the right hand side of the helmet under the textured over paint.
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(Code: 1207) | |   Austrian spelter figure.
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(Code: 2095) | |   Marble base. Seven inches high. Spelter figure construction . |
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(Code: 591) | |   Signed by Lorenzo |
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(Code: 2615) | |   Carl Zeiss Jena made binoculars in excellent condition. Optics good. With original leather strap. Black leather case with strap is in excellent condition with all stitching intact. Spring loaded attachment strap in good condition with strong spring. Case front stamped maker 'WALTER WINKLE 1941' with waffenampt stamp.
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(Code: 2654) | |   This was acquired by a member of the Royal Scots whilst the ship HMS Edinburgh was berthed in Sydney, Australia. Huge size 70 inches x 145 inches. Maker stamped and dated 1997 |
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(Code: 2575) | |   Art Deco 1930's Monkey Cigarette dispenser and striker
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(Code: 2725) | |   Unsigned Lorenzo. |
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(Code: 1143) | |   Museum quality replica of the Waffen SS feldgrau assault gun wrap tunic worn by Panzerjager and Sturmgeschutz crews. Grey green wool construction with wool and tan rayon interior lining. Interior has size and maker stamps with 1944 date. Collar and shoulderboard insignia for a Obersharfuhrer. Collar insignia of black wool base with runes in silver embroidered threads.Rank collar tab of two alloy pips on black wool base. Shoulderboards of silver aluminium tress with pink waffenfarbe on black wool base with grey rayon lining. Iron Cross 2nd Class ribbon to buttonhole. Two medal loops stitched to left breast. All bakelite buttons are present. Left sleeve has a Waffen SS sleeve eagle in silver bevo machine woven threads on black rayon base. Lower left sleeve has a 'Gotz Von Berlichingen' cuff title of machine embroidered bevo construction. Feldgrau wool Panzer M40 cap with pink soutache to front, machine embroidered bevo eagle of silver aluminium threads on black rayon base, and Totenkopf skull of bevo machine woven silver grey threads on black rayon base. Interior tan lining in cotton rayon blend. Maker and size stamp to interior lining. Size stamped 61. Shirt and tie not included.
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(Code: 2634) | |   Museum quality replica of the Waffen SS black Panzer wrap tunic. Black wool construction with cotton rayon blend tan interior lining. Interior has size and maker stamps with 1940 date. Collar insignia and shoulder boards for a Scharfuhrer. Collar insignia of black wool base with runes in silver threads. Shoulder boards of silver aluminium tress with pink waffenfarbe on black wool base. Iron Cross 2nd class and Eastern Front ribbons stitched to top buttonhole. All Bakelite buttons are present. Front breast has a cloth version Iron Cross 1st class stitched to tunic. Left sleeve has a Waffen SS sleeve eagle in silver machine woven threads on black wool base. Lower sleeve has a 'Hermann Von Salza' cuff title of machine embroidered Bevo construction. Black wool Panzer M40 Cap with pink soutache to front ,machine embroidered Bevo eagle of silver threads on black rayon base, and totenkopf skull of Bevo machine woven silver grey threads on black rayon base .Interior tan lining in cotton rayon blend. Size stamped 59.
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(Code: 2863) | |   Enormous multi piece Union Flag measuring approx 200 inches x 100 inches. With rope and toggle attachments. Maker label and faint size stamps. Near mint condition with bright vibrant colours. |
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(Code: 2565) | |   Made by Anderson and Sons Military Outfitters of Glasgow and Edinburgh. |
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(Code: 2279) | |   With original ribbon. |
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(Code: 2667) | |   The Verbandkasten or Medical Box was placed inside every German Military Vehicle. Sheet metal construction. Top lid has Red Cross sign painted along with the word Verbandkasten-First Aid Case .Interior lid has large contents and instructions label. Full of medical contents including bandages, ointments, medical bottles, medical instruments, armband and other items.
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(Code: 903) | |   Stamped sheet steel construction retaining most of its blue paint. Complete decal to front of helmet. Salt and pepper ventlation holes to either side of crown. Beaded rim between crown and neck guard. Original liner and size and price decal to interior of helmet. |
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(Code: 923) | |   Three piece construction.
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(Code: 1601) | |   Dienstglass stamped binoculars ddx. for Voigtlander und sohn. Has triangle stamp for cold weather lubricant. Complete with original brown leather strap with bakelite lens cover. Optics in good condition with some small spotting marks when looking through lenses in reverse.
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(Code: 1119) | |   Transit box has maker plate Stereoscope Universal J.M.G. & Sons LTD B5543 WITH War Dept Board arrow. Complete with prismatic binoculars. These were used to view aerial photographs taken by reconnaissance aircraft to find disguised enemy positions and fortifications.
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(Code: 1382) | |   6 X 30. Stamped 'CARL ZEISS JENA' with brown painted Bakelite case as used by early Army Officers / Luftwaffe / Tropical troops. Inside bottom of case is stamped GMG 427UT. Both binoculars and case are complete with straps. |
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(Code: 2438) | |   Dated 1992 for collectors only, not to be used. |
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(Code: 2605) | |   German 'Ruckentrage (Backpack Cable Reel) with eagle and swastika stamp and dated H43 to outer wheel. Refurbished in correct Dunkelgelb paint. Replacement straps and modern cable.
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(Code: 477) | |   Dated 1992 for collectors only, not to be used.
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(Code: 2728) | |   Spelter construction. Small crack to leg. |
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(Code: 1156) | |   Spelter construction. |
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(Code: 1492) | |   Spelter construction. |
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(Code: 1707) | |   German prisoner of war made ship in bottle. Label reads "Happendon January1st 1947 To kindly remembrance of your new German friends Willie + Johnny +Alli". Complete with modern custom made box. Happendon POW Camp was located at Douglas, Lanarkshire, Scotland and held both German and Italian prisoners. |
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(Code: 1824) | |   Austrian spelter figure on marble base. |
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(Code: 1851) | |   1930's spelter figure made in Austria . Some chipping to paintwork on rear of figure. |
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(Code: 198) | |   Air Ministry stamped and dated 42. The Paxolin fibre plotting board has been period cut down, otherwise in good condition. |
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(Code: 1986) | |   Comprises Beret, Jacket, Bow Tie, Trousers and Territorial & Army Volunteer Reserve miniature medal . 1960s/70's period. White shirt not included. |
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(Code: 2255) | |   WW2 British MKII Clinometer In Transit Box: Dated 1942.Maker stamp 'E.R. WATTS & SON LONDON' with 'DAVID CARLAW & SONS' below . Used to lay the elevation of a gun barrel.
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(Code: 2385) | |   48 Star multi piece construction American Flag . 150 cm x 300 cm . A bit of light age staining and some small holes.
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(Code: 252) | |   Brass telescope wit wooden grip. Improved telescope is engraved around the brass body and additional engraving on the first draw reads ' Day or Night Greater Magnification Power'. 34.5 inches when fully extended. |
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(Code: 2551) | |   Spelter figure made in the 1930's. Some wear around the edges of the base.
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(Code: 2588) | |   Art deco chrome yacht from 1930s.
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(Code: 2683) | |  
Spelter construction.
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(Code: 2762) | |   Complete with functioning leather pocket. Stamped real leather made in Scotland.
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(Code: 4051) | |   Heavy duty Kapok coat used by the Long Range Desert Group, designed for use in the 1940 Norwegian campaign they were reissued to the LRDG in North Africa for the extremely cold desert nights. Heavy duty canvas outer shell that was windproof and waterproof. Quilted Kapok lining for extra insulation. Wooden closure toggles. Large wool serge collar with large hip pockets .Inside label has size and maker details and date 1942 with War Department stamp.
Originally designed for the Norway campaign the jackets proved too bulky for standard infantry use. Adopted for Desert use by the LRDG and by static gun crews its excellent warmth was essential for night patrols and sentries.Heavy duty over 5kg it was ideal for use in vehicles.
Rare and sought after item for LRDG collectors. Some staining to outside of coat and expected wear. Was found stored in an attic since the end of WW2 along with the Despatch rider's coat we have also listed. Battle worn condition.
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(Code: 718) | |   Vintage Large Austrian Cold Painted Spelter Pheasant Table Lighter Match Striker.
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(Code: 2881) | |   Valve based broadcast receiver produced by Philips Lamps Ltd London. A small number were supplied to resistance groups in Norway, France and the Netherlands. Complete with D.L.R. No 5 headphones. Not tested. Shop collection only
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