WW1 ORIGINAL AUSTRALIAN IMPERIAL FORCE MEDAL SLIP Letter - 29377 SGT H WATSON 2 Divisional Artillery Column AIF

29377 Sgt H. Watson 2-DAC AIF Enlisted in Feb 1916, with pre war militia service. Went to France in 1916, and had field service until the end of war. Noted in his papers that he allowed 2 committed prisoners to escape in late 1918! Also noted he served heavy guns, including Howitzers. Great actions, including Somme offensive and Hindenburg line. Discharged in UK, July1919.

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Code: 61379

WW1 French Made Embroidered Silk Postcard Royal Fusiliers

In good condition, but with a very interesting contemporary coloured pencil message to the reverse dated 27th June 1916 which appears to have got passed the censor.

Apart from a general complaint about the contents of his last parcel having been spoilt - he goes on to reveal "we are behind the lines at present but in the trenches every night working on carrying ammunition up". ...  read more

Code: 62761

Original Boer War Era Cabinet Photo dated 1899 - Royal Artillery - named J. Howard

A good condition cabinet of Royal Artillery solider. Named and dated on reverse in a contemporary ink hand:

"J. Howard, Royal Artillery, Nov 18th, 1899." Possibly taken before his departure to the South African war. Worthy of further research.

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Code: 56343

WW1 Real photograph of HMS Verdun (this is larger than a postcard)

Circa 12cm by 16.5cm this is a larger image than the standard postcard (one is shown against it for comparison in the photo section). Great image of full-steam ahead.

V-Class destroyer ordered from Hawthorn Leslie, Newcastle in the 9th Order, 1916-17 Programme and laid down on 13th January 1917. The ship was launched on 21st August 1917 and was the first RN ship to carry the nam...  read more

Code: 55869

Two WW1 vintage Postcards connected with HMS Neptune

Two postcards in this lot, one sepia photographic portrait of two sailors with HMS Neptune cap tallies, removed from album with remains of backing page stuck to it, but postally unused, and a side on view of the ship herself, postally unused. Both images in good overall condition.

She was the first Royal Navy battleship that differed in her gun turret layout from Dreadnought. Sh...  read more

Code: 55840

WW1 9th Battalion ( Highlanders ) The Royal Scots - Standing Orders (or how to wear your sporran!) + small photo of Royal Scots Officer

A small WW1 hard bound red pocket sized book with gilt lettering and Royal Scots badge to front, 66 pages, in total. Some staining and fading marks to front cover but internally a good clean copy. It has been annotated in ink in the front pages as the property of W. F. Radford, 2090, E Company, No 3 Section as his address as 2 James Place. Leith. His Rifle number has also been noted as No 50...  read more

Code: 60001

Lothians & Border Horse Yeomanry Pair of Gilding Metal Collar Badges

A close matching pair, one with some spots of verdigris, otherwise in good condition.

Churchill & Westlake No 93 refers.

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Code: 66966

Lothians & Border Horse Yeomanry Officers Large Pattern Gilt Button

Circa 26mm in diameter, fixed shank, maker marked Firmin London. Gilt bright, a super button. Worn from 1908 onwards. King's crown.

Ripley & Darmamin Fig 58 refers.

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Code: 68600

Scottish Lothians & Berwick Horse Imperial Yeomanry Other Ranks Large Pattern Brass Button

Circa 24.5mm in diameter. fixed shank, maker marked Hobson & Son's, London W. Looks to be of other ranks quality but in very good condition with sharp detail.

Styled as the Lothians and Berwickshire Yeomanry Cavalry from 1888 until 1908 (including being styled as Imperial Yeomanry until 1908). Thereaffter title and button design changed to Lothians and Border Horse.

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Code: 68601

25th Middlesex (Bank of England) Rifle Volunteer Corps Officers Fire Gilt Collar Badge

A stunning beautifully fire gilt example with two original loops. Worn in non facing pairs. Circa 31mm tall. The crest of the Bank of England, and the corps was primarily formed from its employees. The regiment was disbanded in 1907, having joined the KRRC in 1881 as one of its volunteer battalions. Rare and you wont find a better example.

Churchill No 1494 refers.
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Code: 69116