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British Naval Sword, 19th century British Pattern 1827 by Manton & Co, England, with proved mark on ricasso, the sword blade (80cm) with floral decoration both sides and the British Royal arms on one side and a crowned (KC) fouled anchor on the other side, the fish skin wrapped handle with twisted wire and a lion's head pommel, the hand guard also decorated with a fouled anchor, the scabbard in black leather so for a Warrant Officer, with brass fittings at the locket, the chafe and in the centre, the locket with a raised shield bearing the name, 'Manton & Co, England' with a crown above (overall length in scabbard 97cm and without scabbard 95.5cm). The leather scabbard with loss of leather and cracks, otherwise fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $380
Australia, WWI officer's swagger stick, lacquered stick with metal tip and metal ball at top, this embossed with a Rising Sun badge (KC). Some dents in metal parts, loss of lacquer and colour on stick, otherwise very good.
Estimate $50
SOLD $120
Spitfire propeller blades, a pair made of pine wood with metal leading edge covering, one with this edge cover only three-quarters of length, the outer skin of metal mesh and cellulose sheet coating has been stripped off leaving the timber base, one blade has been lacquered, with heavy steel gearing at the bottom for fitting into the spinner, the one on the lacquered blade has been coated with black enamel, the base of the gearing on both with a Drawing Number, the first S/N 0 JP133711, the other appears to be 304663, the total length of each blade including steel base is 154cm. A few small areas with some minor loss of material from rear edge, otherwise very fine. (2)
Estimate $1,200
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World militaria, includes 'Chema' gasmask and storage container, WWII, under lid of storage container are instructions in Russian text, inside mask marked 1939/15 and also Zakonem Chraneno (Czechoslovakian manufacturer), various other markings ; Army binoculars, in heavy canvas carry case marked for Department of Defence (D upright arrow D); also Yashica Umatic-Power movie camera, c1960s, with leather case. The gas mask and tank nearly very fine, the storage cylinder fine, the binoculars poor and the case very fine, the movie camera very dirty, otherwise fine, working order unknown. (3)
Estimate $50
SOLD $150
Artillery shell storage container, in heavy khaki coloured fibre, removable sections at top and bottom (approx size L80.5xD13.0cm), side printed in white at top front and bottom back, details are 'CART 105MM HOW HE M1/WITH FUZE PD M739 A1/002B-AD1-03-98X/FNH 016-025/RDX/TNT/CARTRIDGES/FOR WEAPONS'. Very fine.
Estimate $40
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Lee Enfield Mk 3 oil bottle, in brass; brass button slide impressed 'R 1 (broadarrow) 7/Dimago/1940; rectangular iron kit bag locking device; rounded brass kit bag locking device. The third item with oxidation, otherwise fine. (4)
Estimate $50
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Gallipoli landing print, 'Glory That Can Never Fade', framed print of the beach landing, (75x65cm); another unframed print of the same image; framed print, '1st Australian Divisional Artillery Going Into Action Near Ypres, 31 July 1917', c1920s, (63x42cm). Some foxing, very fine. (3)
Estimate $100
SOLD $70
WWII original art cards, in water colours, four with a Xmas theme, each a different comedy skit between RAAF and Japanese soldiers/airmen, each 112mm x 173mm. Some foxing but funny contemporary works, very fine. (6)
Estimate $100
SOLD $180
The First at War, The story of the 2/1st Australian Infantry Battalion 1939-45 The City of Sydney Regiment, by The Editorial Committee of The Association of First Infantry Battalion, 1987 First Edition, hard cover with dust jacket, 558pp, with b&w images, includes awards & decorations, nominal roll, POWs escaped, and casualties, signed at the foreward by three former commanding officers, Maj-Gen K.W.Eather CB, CBE, DSO, ED, Maj-Gen I.R.Campbell DSO, and Maj-Gen P.A.Cullen CBE, DSO, ED. Foxing at page edges as usual and on back cover pages, otherwise very fine.
Estimate $100
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War Dance, A Story of the 2/3 Aust. Inf. Battalion A.I.F., by Ken Clift, 1980 First Edition, hard cover with dust jacket, 450pp with b&w images, includes battle honours, awards and nominal roll, signed on cover page by Maj-Gen K.R.Murray AO, OBE, RFD, ED, QC, Commander 2nd Division; also Battle Initiation, Bardia 3 January 1941, booklet by Neville Blundell, 2001, board cover, 20pp plus ivpp introduction, with b&w images and maps, signed by the author, N.Blundell MM, 2/3 Bn 1939-45 03.01.01. Book with some very light foxing at page edges, otherwise very fine, booklet extremely fine. (2)
Estimate $150
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White over Green, The 2/4th Infantry Battalion, edited by The Unit History Editorial Committee, 1963 First Edition, hard cover with dust jacket, 364pp with b&w images and maps, includes battle honours, honours & awards, honour roll and nominal roll. Very light foxing at page edges and on cover pages, some small paper loss to cover edges, otherwise nearly very fine.
Estimate $250
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Bayonets Abroad, A History of the 2/13th Battalion A.I.F. in the Second World War, by Ex-members of the 2/13th Battalion, A.I.F., 1953, hard cover, missing dust jacket, 434pp, with b&w images and maps, includes honours, decorations and awards and roll of honour. Front cover page loose, some foxing at page edges, a few pencil markings, hardcover with fading, otherwise very good and very scarce.
Estimate $150
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