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Imperial Germany, Wurttemberg Artillery Reserve enlisted ranks model 1895 kugelhelm, original leather body refinished in high gloss black, old museum quality reproduction helmet plate in brass and white metal, original brass ball top with repaired re-soldered stem, replaced reproduction spike retaining studs, leather chinstrap with reproduction state and national cockades, original brass front peak mount and brass spine, this with many dents and cracked through at rear neck guard, original leather liner in good condition, a visually impressive example of a hard to find helmet. Very fine.
Estimate $300
SOLD $400
Imperial Germany, Wurttemberg Infantry Line Officers model 1891 pickelhaube, an older restored composite parts example, original repainted black leather body with an old reproduction brass helmet plate, original brass spike and base replaced and now dulled with age along with old reproduction spike base studs, replaced polished officers brass chin scales, when this helmet was re-assembled the interior spike retaining plate was fixed to the exterior under the spike base, replaced liner. Very fine.
Estimate $350
SOLD $400
Imperial Germany, Wurttemberg Infantry enlisted ranks model 1895 pickelhaube, with good shape to the original black leather body, old repainted and polished body, original brass helmet plate, rear spine, spike, replaced retaining studs, old solder repair to the spike stem, reproduction chinstrap, original repainted cockades, original leather liner, well worn and showing age. Very fine.
Estimate $600
SOLD $750
Imperial Germany, Wurttemberg Infantry enlisted ranks ersatz pickelhaube, c1915, one of the many variations of felt ersatz examples this one having a single piece molded felt body devoid of any peak straps or spine, small crack to the felt body on both front peak and rear of the body, reproduction brass spike with some damage to the spike base, brass helmet plate with screw post reverse, reproduction chinstrap and cockades, original leather liner. Very fine.
Estimate $600
SOLD $850
Imperial Germany, Wurttemberg Uhlans Regiment 19 (19th Lancers) Officers model 1867 tschapka, a well restored example with original black leather body finished in a high gloss black, body with some shape distortion and warping, mortarboard covered in a reproduction red and silver bullion piped material with original patent black leather top, original officers white metal helmet plate, with most of the silvered finish worn back to brass, original white metal front peak mount, brass convex chin scales with replaced leather backing, repainted enlisted ranks national cockade, original officers pattern leather liner, with some damage and soiling, cream silk lining damaged and frayed, missing the mortarboard cockade. Very fine.
Estimate $500
SOLD $850
Imperial Germany, a Great War period Infantry Regiment 16 Officers pickelhaube field cover, c1914, close fitting example in olive green and grey cotton cloth, a two panel cover with non-detachable spike section secured by front and rear peak flaps, stenciled in ink 'D.R.P' (Deutsches Reich Patent) on inside of front peak flap, the front with handmade field grey cloth numeral '16', fitted over a moderm molded fibreglass pickelhaube display form. With light soiling, otherwise in good condition.
Estimate $450
SOLD $550
Imperial Germany, a Great War period Officers pickelhaube field cover, c1910 model, a close fitting example in olive green and grey cotton cloth, two panel cover with a non-detachable spike section secured by front and rear peak flaps, stencilled in ink 'D.R.P' (Deutsches Reich Patent) on inside of front peak flap, fitted over a modern molded fibreglass pickelhaube shaped display form. With a few minor holes and light soiling, otherwise in good condition.
Estimate $450
SOLD $500
Imperial Germany, Officers pickelhaube storage/carrying case, c1914, black oilskin covered fibre case with cream coloured satin padded interior, replaced leather carry handle and replaced leather base securing strap with buckle. Very fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $240
Imperial Germany, Officers pickelhaube storage/carrying case, c1914, black oilskin covered fibre case with cream coloured satin padded interior, with water stains, replaced leather carry handle taped into position, original leather base securing strap with buckle, strap cut short. Some repair to the carry handle required, very fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $200
Imperial Germany, Officers and NCO's model 1915 peaked cap, grey wool body with scarlet wool band and piping, vulcan fibre visor, original state and national cockades, ersatz oilcloth sweatband and silk like lining both showing service use, a small amount of wear and some soiling. Overall a very good example retaining a nice rounded shape with no damage other than a small amount of mothing, very fine.
Estimate $500
SOLD $420
Intercolonial Naval & Military Jubilee Sports medal, 1887, in silver, a plain framed disc with cast scroll suspension, suspension bar inscribed, 'Sword Bayonet' and the brooch bar inscribed, 'Cutlass', affixed to the plain disc are crossed rifles with cutlasses above, below the rifles is inscribed, 'Won/By/N.S.W.N.A.V', the reverse is inscribed with a wreath and around the edge, 'Intercolonial Naval & Military', and in the centre, 'Jubilee/Sports/Melbourne/June 1887'; N.S.W. Rifle Association medal, 1873, in silver (30mm) (C.1873/6), with attached pin back suspender bar inscribed, 'Sub. Lieut. Falk./1893.' Ribbon on first medal damaged, otherwise very fine - good very fine. (2)
Estimate $200
SOLD $350
VRA (Victorian Rifle Association), Maltese Cross with raised circular centre and Scottish thistle insert, in gold (21ct, 11.2g, 30mm), engraved on reverse 'V.R.A./1889/International Match/won by/Scotch Team/C.R.Clark'. Nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $550
Passed in
Australia, SANRA (South Australian National Rifle Association), in silver (25mm) by Basse, with clasp and ribbon, engraved on reverse, 'Won by/Lieut W.Coe/1895'; handcrafted medal (50mm), silver disc within ornamental frame and with decorative suspension, engraved on obverse 'Presented by C.J.Hamilton/to/Lieut Wm Coe/For Highest Score 300, 500 & 700 yds Total 84/Gladstone Volunteers/for/Over 10 Years Service Men/Oct 1895'. Second medal blank on reverse but with 'For/Robert' scratched onto surface, very fine - extremely fine. (2)
Estimate $650
SOLD $520
Cadets Queensland shooting medal, 1908, in silver, suspension loop replaced with pin back and inscribed on reverse with initials, 'FRH'. Nearly extremely fine and scarce.
Estimate $100
SOLD $150
National Rifle Association of New South Wales, Newcastle Tramway Institute Rifle Club medal to R.Staples/P.Staples 1929 (30mm); Falkland Islands, Elizabeth II, 'With the Compliments of 365' Islands Company 365, aluminium (32mm); Japan, U.S. Naval Base Yokosuka, Yokohama juke box token; Vietnam, military canteen token, U.S. Naval Support, Danang, ten cents in trade; another, United Seamans Service; another, 101st A.B.N. Division, 25 cents; Australian Defence Canteens (A.D.F.C.) bottle token, one penny. Fine - very fine. (7)
Estimate $70
SOLD $50
Germany, Federal Republic, Bundeswehr (Armed Forces) Weapons Proficiency (Schutzenschnur) marksmanship badge (4x5cm) in bronze (rifle, pistol and machine pistol shooting). One suspension lug missing from reverse, otherwise nearly very fine.
Estimate $50
Passed in
India, Army Rifle Association India, N.I.R.A. 1863-86 medal in silver (53mm) by Pinches London (Puddester 960.9), reverse inscribed 'Naik Chotoo D.I.F.'. Nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $90
The 7th F.A.Brigade A.I.F. Gymkhana prize medal, (1916), in bronze (51mm), reverse legend, Larkhill Camp.Salisbury Plain.England.7.10.1916, centre inscribed, '107th Bty/Mule Race/Won by/Bdr. McDougall E.K'. In case of issue, oxidised toning around lettering and design details, good very fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $170
N.S.W.Soudan Contingent 1885, badge in enamel and gilt (KC), reverse with maker's name, 'G.A.Miller/Manufacturer/Sydney'. Fine and scarce.
Estimate $100
SOLD $320
WWI tribute fob, in 9ct gold (4.68g; 25x32mm), stylised bell shape handcrafted in yellow and rose gold with central shield, undated (c1919), reverse inscribed, 'In Memory Of/S.A.Smith/By The/Allendale & Westwood/Home Coming/Fund', hallmarked by maker J.E.W., suspension loop and reverse with brooch pin fitting. Pin missing from brooch, otherwise very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $120
Australia, WWII, Mothers and Widows badge with three stars, No.A30758, by Amor, Sydney. Extremely fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $100
Australia, WWI Returned from Active Service badge (RAN), by Stokes Sons Melbourne, reverse numbered 5335. Good very fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $200
Australia, King's Certificate (aka Disabled and Honourably Discharged Scroll) WWI, Army type, variety with second line, 'Honourably discharged on.', unissued. Small 2cm tear at right edge and a small area of foxing on back bottom right edge, actual certificate detail area as new, good very fine and scarce as an unissued document.
Estimate $100
Passed in
New Zealand, Certificate of Service in the New Zealand Expeditionary Forces WWI, unissued. No folds, good very fine and scarce as an unissued document.
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
Anzac Commemorative Medallion 1915, a large (approx 20.7x31cm) lacquered, plaster casting of the original design issued in 1967 (see C.1915/3), mounted on a raised timber panel and in a timber frame (31.5x44cm) for wall hanging. Good very fine.
Estimate $100
Passed in
AIF souvenir ID disc, in sterling silver (33mm), engraved on shaved reverse of an Egyptian silver ten qirsh (1910-13), with pierced hole at top for wear, inscribed in centre, '81./W.A.Smith/11 A.LH./C.E.', at left edge is inscribed a laurel spray and at the right edge, 'Moascar 1916.' Very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $140
WWI Dog tag, circular in aluminium with rope neck cord, named to, '195/W.H.Felstead/2.Bty./1.Bgde./A.F.A./C.'; WWII dog tags, one circular and one hexagonal, both in aluminium, named to, '63917/Lockyer/H C/RAAF/CE', both attached to an acrylic covered enamelled plastic RAAF badge; metal Army buttons for Australian Commonwealth (EVIIR) (11, four large, two medium, five small), Military Forces NSW (QVC) (1 large), unnamed (GVR), Artillery (2 small, different), Australian Military Forces (KC) (6, four medium, two small), New South Wales Police (GVR) (1 small); Red Cross appeal badge, 'Win The War Fete Hawthorn 1917'; strap/buckle parts (3). Fine - very fine. (30)
Estimate $70
SOLD $70
Australia, WWII, assorted items ex VX26554, Hutchinson M.J.W., identity tags (3); Members Personal Equipment Card; Soldiers Record of Service Books (2); Demobilization Procedure Book; Royal Australian Artillery (Militia) pugaree 1930-42; photographs (3); neckties (2); A.I.F. Race Meeting Official Programme with betting tickets (4); Arab agal with Palestine Police badge (GVIR); fly switch; souvenir booklet of Johannesburg views by L.Bernard Jensen; together with brother's 1939-45 War Medal VX117291 W.R.Hutchinson; French WWII Adrion steel helmet (fair condition). Good - very fine. (19 items)
Estimate $300
SOLD $180
Australian Flying Corps, large bronze casting of pilot's wings (approx 34x11.5cm). One small hole near wreath, otherwise fine.
Estimate $50
SOLD $100
64th City of Melbourne Regiment, 1912-18, Officers cap and collar badges in brass and enamel. Extremely fine. (3)
Estimate $1,200
SOLD $3,000