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Auction date Wednesday 17 May 2023 10:30 - 17:30 BST
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Head of Sale:

Adam Chapman

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Total lots: 618

A COLLECTION OF UNIFORMS BELONGING TO AIR CHIEF MARSHAL SIR WILLIAM GORE SUTHERLAND ( ‘GINGER MITCH’) MITCHELL
Lot 528 Sold
A COLLECTION OF UNIFORMS BELONGING TO AIR CHIEF MARSHAL SIR WILLIAM GORE SUTHERLAND ( ‘GINGER MITCH’) MITCHELL
the sets belonged to Air Chief Marshal Sir William Gore Sutherland (‘Ginger Mitch’) Mitchell K.C.B, D.S.O, M.C., A.F.C., white dress tunic and trouser and various pieces of mess dress with leather boots, overall condition is good, with signs of wear and use
Hammer price: £280
Estimate: £200 - £400
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
ROYAL SIGNALS 1949 PATTERN BATTLE DRESS
Lot 529 Sold
ROYAL SIGNALS 1949 PATTERN BATTLE DRESS
rank of corporal, shoulder titles and patches; Defence Medal War Medal and GSM ribbons, size 6 ,dates 1952, good condition
Hammer price: £30
Estimate: £40 - £60
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
AN ITALIAN OFFICER'S CAPE
Lot 530 Sold
AN ITALIAN OFFICER'S CAPE
circa 1944, believed to have been worn by Mrs Diana Lane, complete with a photograph of her wearing the robe in Nairobi 1944.

Due to the German forces advance into Greece, Diana Lane with her infant son was evacuated from Cyprus to Kenya in 1941. She joined the Kenya Police in Nairobi as the first woman to join the force. She worked in Police Intelligence. In 1943 the Italians surrendered to the Allies, many Italian officers ended up in Nairobi, including an Italian Colonel who presented his uniform cape.
to Diana as a token of his admiration.
Hammer price: £120
Estimate: £80 - £150
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
A COLLECTION OF ROYAL NAVY UNIFORMS FROM THE ESTATE OF THE LATE REAR ADMIRAL EDWARD GUERITZ
Lot 531 Sold
A COLLECTION OF ROYAL NAVY UNIFORMS FROM THE ESTATE OF THE LATE REAR ADMIRAL EDWARD GUERITZ
including uniforms, a pair of black leather boots, overcoat, tropical uniform, tin hat, military tin trunk and military wooden trunk
Hammer price: £420
Estimate: £200 - £400
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
NAVIGATORS DRESS UNIFORM, TROUSERS AND HAT TO PILOT OFFICER AFFLECK
Lot 532 Unsold
NAVIGATORS DRESS UNIFORM, TROUSERS AND HAT TO PILOT OFFICER AFFLECK
Named in the inside pocket 19.10.42
2/17443 J Affleck
Estimate: £200 - £400
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
SOVEREIGN MILITARY HOSPITALLER ORDER OF SAINT JOHN OF JERUSALEM, OF RHODES AND OF MALTA. FULL-LENGTH MANTLE.
Lot 533 Sold
SOVEREIGN MILITARY HOSPITALLER ORDER OF SAINT JOHN OF JERUSALEM, OF RHODES AND OF MALTA. FULL-LENGTH MANTLE.
A full-length red mantle with white trim, wooden toggle and gilt woven fastenings, a white Maltese cross on the left upper side.

This example came from Vienna.
Hammer price: £50
Estimate: £60 - £80
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
A WWI MILITARY BRITISH ARMY BOOT RELIC
Lot 534 Unsold
A WWI MILITARY BRITISH ARMY BOOT RELIC
Estimate: £50 - £100
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
A WWI GERMAN MILITARY WHITE METAL & BRASS BELT BUCKLE
Lot 535 Sold
A WWI GERMAN MILITARY WHITE METAL & BRASS BELT BUCKLE
with embossed crown Gott Mit Ums, 6cm long.
Hammer price: £50
Estimate: £50 - £100
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
AN RAF SWEETHEART BROOCH, WHICH BELONGED TO LADY ESSY GORDON JANE MITCHELL
Lot 536 Unsold
AN RAF SWEETHEART BROOCH, WHICH BELONGED TO LADY ESSY GORDON JANE MITCHELL
just under 9cm in length, with diamonds, approximately combined 1.5 carats and enamel, the gold reverse is unmarked but is likely 18ct

Lady Essy Gordon Jane Mitchell was the wife of Air Chief Marshal Sir William Gore Sutherland.
Estimate: £300 - £500
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
9CT GOLD WINGS ENGRAVED RNAS 1914
Lot 537 Sold
9CT GOLD WINGS ENGRAVED RNAS 1914
hallmarked 375, 9CT gold, the reverse engraved W.J.S. - R.N.A.S. 1914, 5.5cm in length
Hammer price: £90
Estimate: £60 - £100
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
A SET OF ORIGINAL RFC CLOTH WINGS
Lot 538 Sold
A SET OF ORIGINAL RFC CLOTH WINGS
Hammer price: £130
Estimate: £40 - £60
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
NSDAP ARM BANDS
Lot 539 Sold
NSDAP ARM BANDS
One late war example, the other high-quality wool three-piece construction with RZM label numbered 357234.
Hammer price: £190
Estimate: £50 - £100
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
HITLERJUGEND SS CUFFTITLE
Lot 540 Sold
HITLERJUGEND SS CUFFTITLE
a cut-down example, measuring just over 5cm
Hammer price: £1,600
Estimate: £100 - £200
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
A WWII GERMAN MILITARY CLOTH ARM BAND
Lot 541 Sold
A WWII GERMAN MILITARY CLOTH ARM BAND
circa 1940's
Hammer price: £160
Estimate: £80 - £150
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
CHINDITS GROUP TO 13023918 J E FOX ROYAL SIGNALS
Lot 542 Sold
CHINDITS GROUP TO 13023918 J E FOX ROYAL SIGNALS
1939/45 Star; Burma Star; Defence Medal; War Medal; Entitlement slip; Dog Tags stamped ' 13023918 J E Fox C E'; Royal Corps of Signals cap badge; original Chinitds Badge; silk escape and evasion map, mothed and holed
Hammer price: £120
Estimate: £120 - £140
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
KRIM AND KUBAN SHIELD
Lot 543 Sold
KRIM AND KUBAN SHIELD
These shields are likely reproductions.
Krim shield on field green Heer backing. Kuban on blue Luftwaffe backing
Hammer price: £160
Estimate: £50 - £80
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
A PAIR OF 7 X 50 BINOCULARS
Lot 544 Unsold
A PAIR OF 7 X 50 BINOCULARS
the backplate stamped with makers code DEH no. 469510, with a leather neck strap, 50cm long; some surface marks and scratches, in fairly good condition for age and wear
Estimate: £300 - £500
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
A WWII GERMAN SILVER-PLATED FLACK BADGE
Lot 545 Sold
A WWII GERMAN SILVER-PLATED FLACK BADGE
in the original cardboard box, with a paper label to the lid LDO.
Hammer price: £50
Estimate: £50 - £100
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
A PAIR OF 10 X 50 KAISERMARINE BRIDGE BINOCULARS
Lot 546 Sold
A PAIR OF 10 X 50 KAISERMARINE BRIDGE BINOCULARS
stamped to the backplate with Kaisermarine emblem, makers mark BEH, no. 405221, circa 1940's, 17cm high, in a black leather case; some surface marks and scratches to the binoculars and the case; in fair condition for age and wear
Hammer price: £280
Estimate: £200 - £400
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
A PAIR 10 X 50 KREIGSMARINE BINOCULARS
Lot 547 Sold
A PAIR 10 X 50 KREIGSMARINE BINOCULARS
stamped to the backplate with makers mark EEH and KF, no. 440244, with leather neck strap and eye-piece guard, in original black leather countermarked case, stamped 1943 K, 17cm high; some surface marks and wear to the case, in fair condition
Hammer price: £150
Estimate: £100 - £200
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
A PAIR OF 10 x 50 KREIGSMARINE BINOCULARS
Lot 548 Sold
A PAIR OF 10 x 50 KREIGSMARINE BINOCULARS
stamped on the backplate with makers mark CXN 363524, with eye-piece guard and leather neck strap, in the original black countermarked case with Kreigsmarine emblem, dated 1942 ksd, 17cm high; some small surface marks and scratches to the binoculars and the leather case, in fairly good condition for age and wear
Hammer price: £220
Estimate: £200 - £400
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
A PAIR OF 7 x 50 KREIGSMARINE BINOCULARS
Lot 549 Sold
A PAIR OF 7 x 50 KREIGSMARINE BINOCULARS
stamped to the backplate with Kreigsmarine and makers mark BEH KF381170 33236, 21cm high; some surface marks and scratches to the case; some slight damage to the binocular ends
Hammer price: £200
Estimate: £100 - £200
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
A PAIR OF 7 x 50 KREIGSMARINE BINOCULARS
Lot 550 Sold
A PAIR OF 7 x 50 KREIGSMARINE BINOCULARS
stamped to the backplate with Kreigsmarine emblem and makers mark BEH, also stamped KF(T), serial no. 384458 (please note the no. is worn and very faded), with leather neck strap, 21cm high; some surface marks and scratches to the case; in fair condition for age and wear
Hammer price: £200
Estimate: £200 - £400
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
A PAIR OF 7x50 CARL ZEISS JENA BINOCULARS
Lot 551 Sold
A PAIR OF 7x50 CARL ZEISS JENA BINOCULARS
the back plates stamped with makers code BEH (T 402313), circa 1940, with leather neck strap, 21cm high; some surface marks and scratches to the case from general use, in fairly good condition for age and wear
Hammer price: £150
Estimate: £100 - £200
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
A PAIR OF 10x50 GERMAN MILITARY BINOCULARS
Lot 552 Sold
A PAIR OF 10x50 GERMAN MILITARY BINOCULARS
stamped to the backplate with makers code BEH 442978, 19cm, stamped to the leather case with German military symbol FI U.V 1940; and another pair of 7x50 German military binoculars, 21cm stamped to the backplate BEH, no. 421695; both sets of binoculars have surface marks and scratches to the cases, in fair condition for age and wear (2)
Hammer price: £180
Estimate: £200 - £400
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
A PAIR OF 10 x 50 CARL ZEISS JENA GERMAN MILITARY BINOCULARS
Lot 553 Unsold
A PAIR OF 10 x 50 CARL ZEISS JENA GERMAN MILITARY BINOCULARS
stamped to the backplate Dienstglas 1948407 MH/6400, 17cm, in the original leather case, stamped hte and with Kriegsmarine emblem; some surface marks and scratches to the case, one eye-piece is cracked, in fair condition for age and wear
Estimate: £200 - £400
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
A PAIR OF CARL ZEISS JENA BINOCULARS
Lot 554 Unsold
A PAIR OF CARL ZEISS JENA BINOCULARS
stamped to the backplate 399890, in the original leather fitted Carl Zeiss case; and a pair of German military binoculars, stamped to the backplate Diensigias 6x30 Nr24153 H/6400, 12cm in the original leather case (2)
The Carl Zeiss Jena binoculars have some small surface marks and scratches to the case. In fair…
Estimate: £100 - £200
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
A PAIR 6 x 30 GERMAN MILITARY BINOCULARS
Lot 555 Unsold
A PAIR 6 x 30 GERMAN MILITARY BINOCULARS
stamped to the backplate Dienstglas, 228658 DDX, in the original leather case with Kreigsmarine stamped emblem to the top of the case; and a pair of binoculars stamped A.Tubeut, Paris, in the original leather case, stamped with details G. Battle & Co. 1917 and military crows foot (2)
Some surface marks and scratches to the binoculars and the cases. In fair condition for age and…
Estimate: £100 - £200
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
A PAIR OF CARL ZEISS JENA 6 x 30 BINOCULARS
Lot 556 Sold
A PAIR OF CARL ZEISS JENA 6 x 30 BINOCULARS
stamped to the backplate CAG K.F. Dienstglas, 2692 H/6400, with Bakelite eye-piece cover and leather strap, 12cm high, in the original Carl Zeiss black leather binocular case; some surface marks and scratches to the binocular case and leather case, in fair condition for age and wear
Hammer price: £90
Estimate: £100 - £200
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
A PAIR OF 6 x 30 GERMAN MILITARY BINOCULARS
Lot 557 Sold
A PAIR OF 6 x 30 GERMAN MILITARY BINOCULARS
the backplate stamped CAG Dienstglas 306220, with leather strap and leather carrying case; and a pair of 6 x 30 German binoculars, the backplate stamped DDX KF 113287 H/6400, in the original leather carrying case; some surface marks and scratches to the binoculars, some wear and tear to the leather cases, in fair condition for age and use (2)
Hammer price: £120
Estimate: £100 - £200
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
A PAIR OF CARL ZEISS JENA BINOCULARS
Lot 558 Sold
A PAIR OF CARL ZEISS JENA BINOCULARS
the backplate stamped D.F 8X 208356, in a leather carrying case, the top of the lid stamped J.D. Little; and compass with military mark 18217, stock no. 7578443, stamped with a crown and FKF, in a military leather carrying case, M-19, stamped D-82645 (2)
The Carl Zeiss Jena binoculars have some small surface marks and scratches and also the leather…
Hammer price: £100
Estimate: £100 - £200
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
A PAIR OF 7 x 50 CARL ZEISS JENA BINOCULARS
Lot 559 Sold
A PAIR OF 7 x 50 CARL ZEISS JENA BINOCULARS
no. 2059764; and one other pair of binoculars; some surface marks and scratches to the cases, in fair condition for age and wear (2)
Hammer price: £110
Estimate: £80 - £150
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
A PAIR OF 10 x 50 GERMAN MILITARY BINOCULARS
Lot 559a Sold
A PAIR OF 10 x 50 GERMAN MILITARY BINOCULARS
stamped to the back plate blc 2218622, with leather chin strap, rubber eye piece cover, in leather case, stamped to rim with Kaiserliche Marine mark, 16cm high
Hammer price: £100
Estimate: £100 - £200
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
A PAIR OF 8 x 24 CARL ZEISS JENA BINOCULARS
Lot 560 Sold
A PAIR OF 8 x 24 CARL ZEISS JENA BINOCULARS
no.1429191, in the original fitted leather binocular case, with military crows foot stamped to the lid, inscribed "Case no. 3. PRISMATIC BINOCULAR MARK I, J.B. Brooks & Co. Ltd, 1916"; and a military brass compass by Cruchon and Emons, London, with military crows foot, no. 1916, VERNER'S PATTERN VII, no. 19012 stamped to the inside cover, in the original leather fitted case (2)
Hammer price: £80
Estimate: £80 - £150
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
A WWI LIFEGUARD PATENT PERISCOPE
Lot 561 Sold
A WWI LIFEGUARD PATENT PERISCOPE
by F. Durr & Sons of Manchester, 10cm x 10cm
Hammer price: £120
Estimate: £40 - £80
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
A WWII TRENCH PERISCOPE
Lot 562 Sold
A WWII TRENCH PERISCOPE
Mk V IX dated 1918, by R. & J. Beck Ltd, no. 23647, with a turned oak handle, 58cm long
Hammer price: £120
Estimate: £50 - £100
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
A WWI MILITARY PERISCOPE
Lot 563 Sold
A WWI MILITARY PERISCOPE
by R & JW Beck Ltd, dated 1918, no. 16534, on a turned oak handle, 58cm long.
Hammer price: £100
Estimate: £50 - £100
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
A TRENCH MORTAR PERISCOPE
Lot 564 Sold
A TRENCH MORTAR PERISCOPE
by A.W. Penrose & Co. Ltd, London, stamped with a military crows foot, no. 1146, 43cm long.
Hammer price: £110
Estimate: £50 - £100
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
A WWII BRASS MILITARY COMPASS
Lot 565 Sold
A WWII BRASS MILITARY COMPASS
stamped to the case back "T.B. Co. Ltd, London", no. 9150296, stamped with military crows foot 1943, Mk III, in the canvas pouch.
Hammer price: £40
Estimate: £30 - £50
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
A CUTLERY SET THAT IS BELIEVED TO HAVE BELONGED TO ADOLF HITLER
Lot 566 Unsold
A CUTLERY SET THAT IS BELIEVED TO HAVE BELONGED TO ADOLF HITLER
a knife, fork, serving spoon and teaspoon, each piece is silver and maker-marked Krupp Berndorf and engraved 'A H', in a fitted case embossed inside on the material Art Krupp Berndorf, circa 1930's/40's

The set was owned by antique dealer David Corcoran, who acquired the set from a friend Willie Cohen. Willie was born in Paris, the son of German Jews. He served in the British Army as an interpreter, first meeting David in Military Prison.
David was serving 15 days for swearing at an officer, and Willie was serving a sentence for being…
Estimate: £5,000 - £10,000
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
THREE WWII GERMAN PASSBOOKS
Lot 567 Sold
THREE WWII GERMAN PASSBOOKS
Arbeitsbuch to a Miner
Wehrpass to a member of Flakbattalion 365
DAF Membership book (3)
Hammer price: £80
Estimate: £50 - £100
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
A COLLECTION OF GERMAN INSIGNIA
Lot 568 Sold
A COLLECTION OF GERMAN INSIGNIA
to include DJ Rune with RZM tag to reverse; German Army Sports Eagle vest badge; pith helmet eagle shield; two shoulder boards, one with 'D' emblem
Hammer price: £60
Estimate: £50 - £100
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
A WWI MILITARY CAMP BED
Lot 569 Sold
A WWI MILITARY CAMP BED
labelled for Major Bruges, Artists Rifles/Royal Engineers No. 125042, together with mixed putees etc
Hammer price: £80
Estimate: £100 - £200
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
A ROYAL NAVY RUM TOT 'RIP' HMS OSPREY PORTLAND
Lot 570 Sold
A ROYAL NAVY RUM TOT 'RIP' HMS OSPREY PORTLAND
"In memory of The Royal Navy Tot, born in 1731, died at the Three Bells of the Forenoon Watch, Friday 31st July 1970, Gone but not forgotten", contained in an oak "coffin" bearing a brass plaque with inscription "Inside is one of the last tots issued at HMS Osprey, Portland, Dorset".
Hammer price: £1,400
Estimate: £100 - £200
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
A COLLECTION OF SIGNATURES FROM EX 21 E.F.T.S.
Lot 571 Unsold
A COLLECTION OF SIGNATURES FROM EX 21 E.F.T.S.
the Glider Pilot Regiment following their visit to the Bucket Aircraft Museum on 2nd June 1988, framed and glazed; and a framed and glazed collection of Air Transport Auxilliary badges and buttons (2)
Estimate: £80 - £150
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
A WAR TIME COOKERY BOOKLET
Lot 572 Sold
A WAR TIME COOKERY BOOKLET
to save fuel and food value, dated 1940; and various other military collectables (a lot)
Hammer price: £50
Estimate: £30 - £50
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
BAVARIA. A PICKELHAUBE OF 1915-16, AN EARTHENWARE BOTTLE BEARING THE BAVARIAN ARMS AND A PIETÀ
Lot 573 Sold
BAVARIA. A PICKELHAUBE OF 1915-16, AN EARTHENWARE BOTTLE BEARING THE BAVARIAN ARMS AND A PIETÀ
A Pickelhaube of the 1915-16 design bearing the armos of Bavaria;
A stoneware bottle bearing the polychrome arms of Bavaria, signed M.K.M.;
An alabaster Madonna della Pietà signed A. Santini (for the sculptor Amilcare Santini) after Michelangelo Buonarroti’s sculpture now housed in Saint Peter's Basilica, Vatican City. (3)
Hammer price: £200
Estimate: £60 - £80
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
AN AMERICAN WWII ERA BLUE STAR FLAG
Lot 574 Unsold
AN AMERICAN WWII ERA BLUE STAR FLAG
these flags were hung in the windows of family homes to show that they had a family member serving in the armed forces; in good condition with hanging toggles present
Estimate: £50 - £100
17 May 2023
17 May 2023

Total lots: 618

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