Militaria & Ethnographica

Date: 10th Dec, 2025 10:30 GMT/BST
Lots: 405

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).

Click here to find out more about consigning to upcoming sales

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

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Lot 289 - A Second World War Second Pattern Commando...

Sold for £400
Estimated at £300 - £400

Lot 291 - A George V 1897 Pattern Infantry Officer's...

Sold for £130
Estimated at £150 - £200

Lot 292 - A British Pattern 1888 Mk.I Type 2 Bayonet,...

Sold for £140
Estimated at £150 - £180

Lot 293 - A British 1856 Pattern Cadet Version Yataghan...

Sold for £120
Estimated at £100 - £150

Lot 295 - Four Various Bayonets, comprising a British...

Sold for £140
Estimated at £80 - £120

Lot 296 - A Swiss M1914 Schmidt-Rubin Engineer's Saw...

Sold for £130
Estimated at £120 - £180

Lot 297 - A Swiss M1914 Schmidt-Rubin Engineer's Saw...

Sold for £140
Estimated at £100 - £150

Lot 298 - Two Yugoslavian M1948 Bayonets, each with...

Sold for £250
Estimated at £150 - £180

Lot 299 - A French M1866 Chassepot Yataghan Sword...

Sold for £120
Estimated at £90 - £120

Lot 300 - Three French Bayonets, comprising two M1886...

Sold for £150
Estimated at £100 - £150

Lot 301 - A Second World War Mk.II M43 Kukri, the 33cm...

Sold for £180
Estimated at £180 - £250

Lot 302 - A Second World War Japanese Heiho, converted...

Sold for £100
Estimated at £100 - £150

Lot 303 - A Second World War German Kriegsmarine Dirk,...

Sold for £180
Estimated at £200 - £300

Lot 304 - A Second World War German SA Dagger, the 22cm...

Sold for £450
Estimated at £400 - £500

Lot 305 - A Second World War Argentinian M1891 Sword...

Sold for £110
Estimated at £120 - £180

Lot 306 - A First World War French Trench Warfare Le...

Sold for £170
Estimated at £120 - £180

Lot 307 - A First World War German Trench/Boot Knife,...

Sold for £100
Estimated at £80 - £120

Lot 308 - A Scarce First World War German All Steel...

Sold for £420
Estimated at £400 - £500

Lot 310 - A Swiss M1889 Schmidt-Ruben Bayonet, the 30cm...

Sold for £120
Estimated at £100 - £150

Lot 313 - A Spanish M1913 Mauser Bayonet, the 40cm...

Sold for £100
Estimated at £100 - £150

Lot 314 - A US M1918 Trench Knife, the 16cm double edge...

Sold for £750
Estimated at £800 - £900

Lot 315 - A Second World War US Fighting Knife, theatre...

Sold for £130
Estimated at £150 - £200

Lot 316 - A Second World War U.S. Marine Corps Bolo...

Sold for £110
Estimated at £120 - £180

Lot 317 - A US Model 1910 Bolo Knife by the Springfield...

Sold for £160
Estimated at £120 - £180

Lot 318 - A US Model 1917 Bolo Knife, the 26cm broad...

Sold for £300
Estimated at £120 - £180

Lot 319 - A First World War Canadian Ross Mk.II Rifle...

Sold for £130
Estimated at £150 - £180

Lot 320 - A British LIA3 SLR Knife Bayonet, each grip...

Sold for £100
Estimated at £60 - £100

Lot 321 - A Victorian 1827 Pattern Officer's Sword to...

Sold for £190
Estimated at £200 - £300

Lot 322 - A Victorian Officer's Sword to the Artillery...

Sold for £180
Estimated at £100 - £150

Lot 327 - A 19th Century Indo-Persian Shamshir, with...

Sold for £160
Estimated at £100 - £150

Lot 328 - Five Late 19th/Early 20th Century Sheffield...

Sold for £70
Estimated at £100 - £150

Lot 329 - A 19th Century Gravity Sword Stick, with a...

Sold for £250
Estimated at £80 - £120

Lot 330 - A Late 19th/Early 20th Century Scottish...

Sold for £250
Estimated at £150 - £200

Lot 331 - A Collection of Copy Weapons, comprising a...

Sold for £100
Estimated at £80 - £120

Lot 332 - Two Large Axes, each with heavy hand forged...

Sold for £170
Estimated at £100 - £150

Lot 336 - A Second World War Second Pattern Fighting...

Sold for £200
Estimated at £200 - £300

Lot 339 - A 19th Century Australian Aboriginal Parrying...

Sold for £220
Estimated at £250 - £300

Lot 342 - A 19th Century Tongan Powai (War Club), of...

Not Sold
Estimated at £1,500 - £2,000

Lot 346 - An Early 19th Century Australian Aboriginal...

Sold for £200
Estimated at £250 - £350

Lot 348 - An Early 19th Century Australian Aboriginal...

Sold for £160
Estimated at £150 - £200

Lot 349 - A Matched Pair of Early 19th Century...

Not Sold
Estimated at £100 - £150

Lot 353 - A Modern William Powell Gun Cleaning Kit,...

Sold for £70
Estimated at £70 - £80

Lot 355 - PURCHASER MUST BE 18 YEARS OF AGE OR OVER A...

Sold for £450
Estimated at £300 - £400

Lot 357 - PURCHASER MUST BE 18 YEARS OF AGE OR OVER A...

Sold for £90
Estimated at £100 - £200

Lot 359 - PURCHASER MUST BE 18 YEARS OF AGE OR OVER A...

Sold for £130
Estimated at £100 - £150

Lot 360 - PURCHASER MUST BE 18 YEARS OF AGE OR OVER A...

Sold for £100
Estimated at £100 - £150

Lot 361 - PURCHASER MUST BE 18 YEARS OF AGE OR OVER A...

Sold for £140
Estimated at £150 - £250

Lot 362 - PURCHASER MUST BE 18 YEARS OF AGE OR OVER An...

Sold for £90
Estimated at £100 - £150

Lot 363 - PURCHASER MUST BE 18 YEARS OF AGE OR OVER A...

Sold for £380
Estimated at £150 - £200

Lot 364 - PURCHASER MUST BE 18 YEARS OF AGE OR OVER A...

Sold for £550
Estimated at £300 - £400

Lot 365 - PURCHASER MUST BE 18 YEARS OF AGE OR OVER A...

Sold for £550
Estimated at £200 - £300

Lot 366 - PURCHASER MUST BE 18 YEARS OF AGE OR OVER A...

Sold for £130
Estimated at £150 - £200

Lot 367 - PURCHASER MUST BE 18 YEARS OF AGE OR OVER A...

Sold for £160
Estimated at £150 - £200

Lot 368 - PURCHASER MUST BE 18 YEARS OF AGE OR OVER A...

Sold for £190
Estimated at £200 - £300

Lot 369 - PURCHASER MUST BE 18 YEARS OF AGE OR OVER A...

Sold for £280
Estimated at £150 - £180

Lot 370 - PURCHASER MUST BE 18 YEARS OF AGE OR OVER A...

Sold for £160
Estimated at £100 - £150

Lot 373 - A 19th Century Walking Cane Air Gun, the...

Sold for £450
Estimated at £300 - £400

Lot 377 - A Springfield M1866 Trapdoor Short Rifle,...

Sold for £600
Estimated at £400 - £500

Lot 378 - A 19th Century Indian Percussion Musket, the...

Sold for £160
Estimated at £100 - £150

Lot 381 - A 19th Century Saw-Handled Percussion Duelling...

Sold for £800
Estimated at £1,000 - £1,500

Lot 382 - A 19th Century Percussion Pocket Pistol by...

Sold for £450
Estimated at £400 - £600

Lot 383 - A 19th Century Percussion Muff Pistol by...

Sold for £200
Estimated at £200 - £300

Lot 384 - A 19th Century Percussion Bayonet Pistol by...

Sold for £400
Estimated at £400 - £500