Militaria & Ethnographica
The Militaria and Ethnographica Sale on 10th December will offer for sale a good selection of Medals, which tell the story of the heroism and sacrifice such as a First World War DCM Casualty Group of Four Medals, awarded to Percy Bishop of the Berkshire Yeomanry for “conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty”. Of Yorkshire interest is a British Empire Medal (Civil Division), awarded to Easingwold farm manager John Stanley Smithson for his courageous actions during the Second World War, when he rushed to the aid of the crew of an aircraft that crashed in a field.
Amongst the militaria lots in the sale are an array of cap and other badges including a private collection of Indian Army Badges and Helmet Plates, a further private collection of gold sweetheart brooches given by serving men to their loved ones on departure for war, and a 19th Century Field Surgeon’s Amputation Set by Wood & Co., York.
A wide range of helmets and uniforms include a Second World War RAF Irvin Sheepskin Flying Jacket and a Pre-1914 Complete Dress Uniform to a Corporal 16th Lancers. The sale will also offer a good range of edged weapons and firearms including a Pair of Early 19th Century Scottish All-Steel Flintlock Belt Pistols by David Ross of Edinburgh.
In the Ethnographica section of the sale are good tribal weapons including a 19th Century Tongan Powai (War Club) and a Late 19th Century Samoan Tao (Spear).
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