Militaria & Ethnographica

Date: 26th Jun, 2024 10:30 GMT/BST
Lots: 288


A fine Viking sword from the second half of the 10
th century, said to have been discovered in a river in the 1930s, is to be sold in the Militaria and Ethnographica Sale on 26th June. The sword, which comprises a welded steel blade and a runic inscription inlaid in iron, is an example of the Petersen Type X sword with the distinctive ‘tea cosy’ shaped pommel. The sword is thought to have been discovered in the River Witham, just outside of Lincoln in 1936, since when it has been held in private collections.

A Second World War British Paratrooper’s Beret, which belonged to British Army officer turned Hollywood actor Richard Todd OBE, is also up for sale. Todd, who was born in Ireland, initially trained at Sandhurst before giving up a promising military career to take to the stage. However, shortly after the outbreak of the Second World War he enlisted and went on to serve in the 7th Battalion Parachute Regiment on D-Day, helping Major John Howard to hold Pegasus Bridge, which played an important role in limiting the effectiveness of a German counter-attack in the aftermath of the Normandy invasion. Indeed, Todd went on to portray Major Howard in the film The Longest Day, retelling the daring deeds of Pegasus Bridge, in which he wore this beret. After the war, Todd went on to become a leading man in Hollywood in the 1950s, earning a Golden Globe and being nominated for an Academy Award. The beret is being sold alongside folders of personal correspondence and film role paperwork, both found in his house following his death in 2009.

Further interesting lots in the auction include a First World War DCM Group of Four Medals awarded to C.S. MJR. Frank Abbott and associated ephemera, including Distinguished Conduct Medal, 1914-15 Star (SJT), British War Medal and Victory Medal (W.O.CL.1). Amongst the more unusual lots in the sale are a very rare First World War French Military Field Hospital Tin Leg Bath, and a rare First World War Officer’s Tin Campaign Bath, complete with lid and leather strap. These are joined by an Ejector Seat for a Lightening XS895 aeroplane, made by Martin-Baker Aircraft Co. Ltd. 

Name: Oonagh Drage
Email: oonagh.drage@tennants-ltd.co.uk

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Lot 2 - Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the...

Sold for £350
Estimated at £250 - £300

Lot 3 - The Honourable East India Company's Silver...

Sold for £1,000
Estimated at £600 - £800

Lot 4 - A Crimea Medal 1854, with three clasps ALMA,...

Sold for £190
Estimated at £100 - £150

Lot 5 - A South Africa Medal 1877-1879, with clasp...

Sold for £350
Estimated at £200 - £300

Lot 6 - An Afghanistan Medal 1878-1880, with three...

Sold for £140
Estimated at £100 - £150

Lot 7 - A Victorian Egypt Pair 1882-1889, comprising...

Sold for £220
Estimated at £200 - £300

Lot 8 - A Sutlej Medal 1845-46, the reverse marked...

Sold for £110
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Lot 9 - A First World War Pair, awarded to 91608 CPL.H....

Sold for £190
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Lot 10 - An Interwar/Second World War Trio, awarded to...

Sold for £600
Estimated at £200 - £300

Lot 11 - A First World War Royal Marine Light Infantry...

Sold for £380
Estimated at £250 - £300

Lot 12 - A 1914-15 Star, awarded to 1275 GNR...

Sold for £40
Estimated at £40 - £60

Lot 13 - An Afghanistan Medal 1878-80, awarded to 1038...

Sold for £150
Estimated at £150 - £250

Lot 14 - A First World War Trio, awarded to 201191...

Sold for £120
Estimated at £80 - £120

Lot 15 - A Kabul to Kandahar Star 1880, the reverse...

Sold for £220
Estimated at £200 - £300

Lot 16 - A First World War Group of Four Medals,...

Sold for £170
Estimated at £150 - £200

Lot 17 - A First World War MM Group of Three Medals,...

Sold for £500
Estimated at £250 - £300

Lot 18 - A British War Medal, awarded to 28444...

Sold for £300
Estimated at £120 - £180

Lot 20 - A Boer War Pair, awarded to 3677 PTE.E.HASKER,...

Sold for £190
Estimated at £200 - £300

Lot 23 - A Second World War Pair, comprising Defence...

Sold for £120
Estimated at £90 - £120

Lot 24 - A First World War DCM Group of Four Medals,...

Sold for £1,400
Estimated at £1,000 - £1,500

Lot 25 - Three First World War Medal Groups to the...

Sold for £250
Estimated at £200 - £300

Lot 26 - Two First World War Pairs, each comprising...

Sold for £140
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Lot 27 - A First World War Trio, awarded to 62...

Sold for £110
Estimated at £80 - £120

Lot 28 - A First World War Trio, awarded to 122409...

Sold for £90
Estimated at £80 - £120

Lot 29 - Two First World War Trios, comprising 1914-15...

Sold for £190
Estimated at £120 - £180

Lot 30 - Five First World War Pairs, each comprising...

Sold for £150
Estimated at £120 - £180

Lot 31 - A First World War Trio, awarded to 2468...

Sold for £130
Estimated at £100 - £150

Lot 32 - A Second World War Group of Eight Medals,...

Sold for £70
Estimated at £100 - £150

Lot 33 - A Second World War RAF Long Service Group of...

Sold for £120
Estimated at £120 - £180

Lot 34 - A Second World War Group of Six Medals,...

Sold for £70
Estimated at £100 - £150

Lot 35 - A Second World War Group of Five Medals,...

Sold for £90
Estimated at £150 - £200

Lot 36 - A First World War MM Group of Four Medals,...

Sold for £380
Estimated at £300 - £400

Lot 37 - A First/Second World War Group of Six Medals,...

Sold for £90
Estimated at £100 - £150

Lot 38 - A Second World War RAF Long Service Group of...

Sold for £80
Estimated at £100 - £150

Lot 39 - A Second World War Group of Four Medals and...

Sold for £90
Estimated at £100 - £150

Lot 40 - A Second World War Group of Four Medals,...

Sold for £80
Estimated at £100 - £150

Lot 41 - An Order of St John Shoulder Badge, in case of...

Sold for £100
Estimated at £150 - £180

Lot 42 - Twenty One Single Second World War Medals,...

Sold for £110
Estimated at £150 - £200

Lot 43 - An Ashanti Star 1896, awarded to 2803...

Not Sold
Estimated at £400 - £600

Lot 44 - The Livingstone Mint Rhodesian Honours and...

Sold for £190
Estimated at £100 - £150

Lot 45 - A General Service Medal 1962, with clasp...

Sold for £150
Estimated at £120 - £180

Lot 47 - A Queen's South Africa Medal, with three...

Sold for £170
Estimated at £120 - £180

Lot 48 - A Boer War/First World War Group of Four...

Sold for £100
Estimated at £150 - £200

Lot 49 - A Second World War Group of Five Medals,...

Sold for £150
Estimated at £150 - £200

Lot 50 - A First/Second World War DCM Group of Six...

Not Sold
Estimated at £1,200 - £1,800

Lot 52 - An Iraq Medal 2004, AWARDED TO W1050799 GNR T...

Sold for £110
Estimated at £120 - £180

Lot 54 - A General Service Medal 1962-2007, with clasp...

Sold for £80
Estimated at £100 - £150

Lot 56 - A General Service Medal 1962-2007, with clasp...

Sold for £250
Estimated at £250 - £300

Lot 59 - A First/Second World War Group of Six Medals,...

Sold for £160
Estimated at £150 - £250

Lot 64 - A Second World War Group of Four Medals,...

Sold for £40
Estimated at £60 - £80

Lot 66 - A Swedish Royal Order of Vasa Breast Badge,...

Sold for £180
Estimated at £200 - £300

Lot 69 - A "French" British Crimea Medal 1854-56,...

Sold for £150
Estimated at £150 - £200

Lot 71 - A Baltic Medal 1854-55, awarded to...

Sold for £170
Estimated at £180 - £250

Lot 72 - A Crimean War Holy Alliance 1854 Historic...

Sold for £200
Estimated at £100 - £150

Lot 73 - A First/Second World War British Empire Group...

Sold for £500
Estimated at £350 - £450

Lot 74 - A General Service Medal 1918-62, with clasp...

Sold for £90
Estimated at £150 - £200

Lot 75 - A Queen's South Africa Medal 1899, with five...

Sold for £130
Estimated at £100 - £200

Lot 76 - A Quantity of Masonic Regalia, including three...

Sold for £110
Estimated at £100 - £150

Lot 77 - Five Silver Gilt and Enamel Masonic Jewels,...

Sold for £220
Estimated at £100 - £150

Lot 78 - Five Masonic Silver Gilt and Enamel Jewels,...

Sold for £220
Estimated at £100 - £150

Lot 79 - A Collection of Masonic Jewels and Regalia,...

Sold for £140
Estimated at £70 - £100

Lot 80 - Twenty Royal Masonic Institution for Boys...

Sold for £150
Estimated at £100 - £150

Lot 81 - A Collection of Twenty Four Royal Masonic...

Sold for £90
Estimated at £80 - £120

Lot 82 - Seven Masonic Silver Gilt and Enamel Breast...

Sold for £250
Estimated at £90 - £120

Lot 83 - A Collection of Royal Antedeluvian Order of...

Sold for £180
Estimated at £100 - £150

Lot 84 - Four Fraternity Jewels, comprising an "1830...

Sold for £100
Estimated at £100 - £150

Lot 85 - A Collection of Post-1953 Police Chromed...

Sold for £200
Estimated at £100 - £150

Lot 86 - A Quantity of Militaria, including fourteen...

Sold for £180
Estimated at £150 - £250

Lot 87 - A Collection of Thirty Glengarry and Five...

Sold for £220
Estimated at £250 - £350

Lot 88 - A Collection of Ninety Four Cap Badges,...

Sold for £190
Estimated at £100 - £150

Lot 89 - A Victorian Officer's Gilt Metal Home Service...

Sold for £140
Estimated at £150 - £200

Lot 91 - A Post-1902 Officer's Gilt Metal Home Service...

Sold for £120
Estimated at £120 - £180

Lot 95 - A Large Quantity of Post-1953 British Police...

Sold for £80
Estimated at £100 - £150