20th Sep, 2023 10:30 GMT/BST
Militaria & Ethnographica
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A Wolseley Style Pith Helmet by Hobson & Sons (London) Ltd, covered in cream cotton twill with four panelled top, single hat band, leather chin strap and sweatband embossed with maker's name, size 7⅛; "The Pioneer" Challenge Topee No.207 1938 Model Pith Helmet, in khaki twill with four panelled top, eight fold puggaree, leather chin strap which extends across the top, with leather sweatband and cream cotton lining, the maker's label embossed Made in British India; a Second World War German M35 Army Helmet, in relic condition. (3)
Sold for £90
Estimated at £100 - £150
Auction: Militaria & Ethnographica, 20th Sep, 2023
The sale will offer a range of good medals, including a rare silver medal struck to commemorate the death of Captain James Cook, and a Second World War MM Group of Eight Medals, awarded to Corporal Frank Shepherd of the 1st-5th Battalion the Queen’s Royal Regiment.
Amongst a good offering of militaria in the sale is a Victorian 1847 Pattern Gilt Brass Helmet to an Officer 4th Royal Irish Dragoon Guards, a First World War Cameron Highlander’s Kilt and Sash which belonged to Private George Potts Brown, and an Early 19th Century Naval Officer’s Dirk.
A rare 19th Century Percussion Single Barrel Big Game Rifle by William Powell & Son of Birmingham leads a selection of fine guns in the sale, also of note are a Pair of 19th Century 40 Bore Side-by-Side Double Barrel Percussion Travelling Pistols.
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Tuesday 19 September 10am-5pm and the morning of sale from 8am
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