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Lot 10221 - militaria Great Britain -  Status International Stamps & Covers Public Auction 366

Lot 10221 - militaria Great Britain - Status International Stamps & Covers Public Auction 366

Gurkha Kukri & scabbard WWII era stamped on blade: 'TODD & Co 1942' & Defence crow's foot ?. Serial number 24548R. Brass & teak handle VGC. Leather scabbard worn no small knives.
Estimate A$150

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Lot 10237 - militaria medals -  Status International Stamps & Covers Public Auction 366

Lot 10237 - militaria medals - Status International Stamps & Covers Public Auction 366

Australia: 1914-18 Military Medal to a 28th Bn (Western Australia) Stretcher Bearer for 2nd Bullecourt. MM,GVR, impressed officially '5346 PTE. P. DRIZZIE, 28/AUST. INF.'. Peter Drizzie, resident North Perth, WA, enl 21/2/1916, 14th Reo's to 28 Bn to France from UK 4/2/1917, charged on the same day his MM was announced!) for being in an 'estaminet' after hours. Admitted to hospital suffering 'trench fever' & general debility 21/8/1917, ret to Aust & disch Perth, med unfit due to overage (he was 45) 22/1/1918. Awarded MM (per recommendation dated 12/5/1917) Lond. Gaz 9/7/1917 & Comm. Gaz 8/11/1917, No.189 : 'Stretcher bearer during the attacks on the Hindenburg Line, East of Bullecourt on the 3rd May 1917. This man showed wonderful bravery and devotion to duty. He worked all day without ceasing carrying wounded through heavy machine gun and shell fire. After the battalion was withdrawn he remained back at his own request and carried on until exhausted. He showed absolute disregard for personal safety.' On original ribbon, gVF. With copies of archive file. Entitled to BWM & Victory medals. (P)
Estimate A$1400

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Lot 10241 - militaria medals - Status International Stamps & Covers Public Auction 366

Australia: WWI Trio. 1914/15 Star impressed '518 SJT JL BEATON 2/ASC AIF'. WAR Medal & Victory impressed '518 SJT JL BEATON 1 DIV TRN AIF'. James Lidjiot Beaton enlisted 17 Aug 1914, disch 23 Jan 1919. With return from active Service badge. May have served at Gallipoli. Noted free to join MEF Gallipoli on his file.
Estimate A$500

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Lot 10216 - militaria Great Britain -  Status International Stamps & Covers Public Auction 366

Lot 10216 - militaria Great Britain - Status International Stamps & Covers Public Auction 366

Bayonet 1903 Pattern by Wilkinson London Blade in good order with some minor black marks. Wooden grips slight wear & tear. No scabbard. Overall GC.
Estimate A$100

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Lot 10232 - militaria Great Britain -  Status International Stamps & Covers Public Auction 366

Lot 10232 - militaria Great Britain - Status International Stamps & Covers Public Auction 366

Sword: 1885 Pattern Victorian Cavalry Troopers Sword Maltese Cross Hilt. Heavy, robust design. Includes all steel scabbard & hardened rubber grip rivetted to tang. Markings on ricasso 'WD'? '12E' 'M' As used by the 21st Lancers at Omdurman in 1898 in their cavalry charge against the Dervishes. Grease on blade. GC.
Estimate A$500

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Lot 10250 - militaria medals -  Status International Stamps & Covers Public Auction 366

Lot 10250 - militaria medals - Status International Stamps & Covers Public Auction 366

Great Britain: WWI Military Medal, Croix de Guerre & Trio to Royal Artillery. MM impressed 'L-10117 GNR T WALLACE H.Q. 149/BDE RFA' 14/15 Star impressed 'L-10117 GNR T WALLACE RFA'. WM & Victory impressed '10117 A CPL T WALLACE RA'. Plus French WWI Croix de Guerre unnamed as issued. Thomas Wallace enlisted 16 Mar 1915 in Manchester. Comes with 1915 'The Small-Book' this in battered condition. Medals VF-gVF. (P)
Estimate A$1100

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Lot 10211 - militaria Great Britain -  Status International Stamps & Covers Public Auction 366

Lot 10211 - militaria Great Britain - Status International Stamps & Covers Public Auction 366

Bayonet: 1859 Volunteer Naval sword/bayonet. Steel blade, brass cross guard & hilt, no scabbard. Knurled black leather grips. Locking lug works. Marks on ricasso '-REEVEC' (maybe Reeves). Also B77. LOA 29.5inches, blade 24.25inches. Overall good condition.
Estimate A$250

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Lot 10227 - militaria Great Britain -  Status International Stamps & Covers Public Auction 366

Lot 10227 - militaria Great Britain - Status International Stamps & Covers Public Auction 366

Sword: 1796 Pattern Rustic Victorian cavalry/artillery sabre, no scabbard by WOOLLEY as marked on spine of blade near hilt. Timber grip with some losses. A few remnants of earlier plating. Very little rust however blade has lots of small chips to edge, indicating extensive use in service or training. Fair-GC.
Estimate A$250

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Lot 10245 - militaria medals -  Status International Stamps & Covers Public Auction 366

Lot 10245 - militaria medals - Status International Stamps & Covers Public Auction 366

Great Britain & the Commonwealth inc Australia 2020 Medal Year book Price Guide & handbook. Sl cnr bend. Hardcover, 696pgs. New published by Token publishing. The standard reference.
Estimate A$75

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Lot 10206 - militaria Great Britain -  Status International Stamps & Covers Public Auction 366

Lot 10206 - militaria Great Britain - Status International Stamps & Covers Public Auction 366

Bayonet Pattern 1840 Carbine Socket Bayonet. Triangular blade, no scabbard. No tange on blade. LOA 16.5 inches, 42cm. Extensive shallow pitting. No marking visible. Fair condition.
Estimate A$100

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