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 201 - A Good Copy of a British Royal Navy 1805...

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Lot 202 - An Italian Model 1871/87 Vetterli-Vitali...

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Lot 203 - A French M1866 Chassepot Yataghan Sword...

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Lot 205 - A Second World War Royal Hungarian Air Force...

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Lot 206 - A Late 19th Century Bowie Knife, the 15cm...

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Lot 208 - A British 1856 Pattern Sword Bayonet, no...

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Lot 211 - A Second World War 1846 Pattern Royal Navy...

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Lot 212 - A Second World War Commando Dagger, Second...

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Lot 213 - An Argentinian Gaucho Knife, each side of the...

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Lot 215 - A French M1831 Infantry 'Gladius' Sword, the...

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Lot 218 - A Second World War German HJ Knife, one side...

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Lot 219 - Three Copies of Second World War HJ Knives,...

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Lot 220 - Three FN-FAL Type A Bayonets, as used by...

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Lot 221 - A British 1888 Pattern Mk.I Bayonet 2nd Type,...

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Lot 222 - A Late Victorian Sgian Dubh, the scallop back...

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Lot 225 - A Rare Polish Szabla Wz.34 (Cavalry Trooper's...

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Lot 227 - A 1796 Pattern Light Cavalry Sword by Thomas...

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Lot 228 - A Fine Late Viking Sword, second half of the...

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Lot 230 - A Puma White Hunter 6377 Hunting Knife, the...

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Lot 231 - An Imperial German Infantry Sword, with 92cm...

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Lot 232 - An Imperial German Naval Sword, the 77cm pipe...

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Lot 233 - A Second World War German "Field Marshall...

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Lot 234 - A Victorian Halberd in 17th Century Style,...

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Lot 235 - A 19th Century Arab Jambiya, the 15cm curved...

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Lot 240 - A Mid-20th century Baule Face Mask, Ivory...

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Lot 241 - Four Zulu Chief's Staffs, one with rounded...

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Lot 243 - A Yoruba Epa Helmet Mask, Nigeria, the base...

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Lot 246 - A James Purdey & Sons Ltd. Stitched Leather...

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Lot 250 - A Small Collection of Gun Accessories,...

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Lot 258 - A Late 18th Century Stonebow by Sikes of...

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Lot 259 - An Enfield 1858 Three Band Percussion Musket...

Sold for £280
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Lot 261 - A Swedish Issue Remington Model 1867 Rolling...

Sold for £380
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Lot 262 - A Remington Rolling Block Sporting Rifle, .50...

Sold for £280
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Lot 263 - A Deactivated Russsian AK47 Assault Rifle,...

Sold for £420
Estimated at £450 - £550

Lot 265 - A 19th Century East India Company .750...

Sold for £450
Estimated at £500 - £700

Lot 266 - An 1859 Two Band Percussion Rifle, .577...

Sold for £220
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Lot 267 - A .577 Calibre Three Band Percussion Musket,...

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Lot 268 - An Erma EG 294 .22 Calibre Blank Firing...

Sold for £400
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Lot 269 - A 19th Century Percussion Overcoat Pistol by...

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Lot 271 - An Early 19th Century Flintlock Pocket Pistol...

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Lot 272 - A 19th Century Percussion Pepperbox Six Shot...

Sold for £400
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Lot 273 - A Deactivated Italian Copy of a Colt Walker...

Sold for £220
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Lot 274 - An A. Uberti .380 (9mm) Blank Firing Copy of...

Sold for £220
Estimated at £250 - £350

Lot 275 - A Pair of A. Uberti .380 (9mm) Blank Firing...

Sold for £450
Estimated at £500 - £600

Lot 276 - An Armi Jager, Italy .22 Blank Firing Copy of...

Sold for £220
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Lot 277 - An Adler, Italy .22 Blank Firing Copy of an...

Sold for £250
Estimated at £250 - £350

Lot 278 - An Early Henry Krank, Pudsey .380 (9mm) Blank...

Sold for £160
Estimated at £150 - £200

Lot 279 - A Pietta, Italy .380 (9mm) Blank Firing Copy...

Sold for £180
Estimated at £200 - £300

Lot 281 - A Rare Herbert Schmidt (Inter World Arms)...

Sold for £220
Estimated at £300 - £400

Lot 282 - A Pietta, Italy .380 (9mm) Blank Firing Copy...

Sold for £220
Estimated at £300 - £400

Lot 283 - A Rare .44 Blank Firing Copy of an 1873 Colt...

Sold for £420
Estimated at £500 - £600

Lot 284 - An A.Uberti Blank Firing Copy of an 1875...

Sold for £420
Estimated at £200 - £300

Lot 285 - A Walther Mod. P88-8 "Start" 8mm Starting...

Sold for £170
Estimated at £80 - £120

Lot 286 - An Adam's 1851 Pattern Self-Cocking 54 Bore...

Sold for £550
Estimated at £600 - £700

Lot 287 - A Guardian Model 1878 Five Shot Double Action...

Sold for £100
Estimated at £100 - £150