E149
The British Red Cross Society Technical badges were instituted in 1914 and were eligible to members of the Voluntary
Aid Detachments with professional qualifications, A very nice, early example of a British Red Cross Society Technical
Badge with "Trained Nurse" bar and three War Service Bar, spanning 1916-18. Reverse has engraved official issue
number "534" and inscribed "ANNIE WALKER" along with several impressed silver hallmarks. The National Archives
at Kew lists Annie Walker as serving in Queen Alexandria's Imperial Military Nursing Service (WO 399/8616) and the
Territorial Force Nursing Service (WO 399/15257). Extremely attractive Red Cross Medal with a very good
foundation for further research. Heavy tarnish on reverse of planchet and ribbon is dark with age, II
$185
British WWI Red Cross Technical Badge: Trained Nurse
E150
Interesting medal commemorating service at the Belgian Soldier's Convalescent Home; Courtfield Gardens in
Kensington. 25mm bronze planchet with heroic soldier on obverse; reverse inscriptions in English with French
"
HONNEUR ET PATRIE 1915". Has unmounted white silk ribbon with Red Cross insignia. II
$95
Medal For Belgian Soldiers Convalescent Home in Britain
E151
Bronze memorial plaque with original carton; "REGINALD LOCKLEY BONSALL". Records indicate that Private
Bonsall served in the 17th (County of London) Battalion, London Regiment, and died of wounds on 13 June 1915.
$125
British WWI Memorial Plaque: Reginald Lockley Bonsall, 17th Bn. London Regiment
E152
Attractive, silver Masonic Medal issued in commemoration of the Masonic Million Memorial Fund. Reverse is
engraved, "BRO. H.A. PIPPETT. / No 35556" and embossed with several silver hallmarks. Suspended from dark blue
ribbon fitted with pinback bar hallmarked, "BIRMINGHAM / MEDAL CO". RAF 2nd Lt. H.A. Pippett's promotion to
Lieutenant on December 12, 1919, was recorded in the London Gazette. Interesting medal to research further. II
$125
WWI British Masonic Service Medal: Royal Air Force
E153
Military Medal has had the rim renamed in engraved capital letters, "2767 SGT. T.H. HAMILTON 1st CO. OF
LOND. Y." The County of London Yeomanry (Middlesex Hussars) were at Gallipoli, so this would be a fantastic
medal, if confirmed. Unfortunately, our research just hasn't been able to do that. Hamilton's Medal Roll Card doesn't
mention entitlement to a Military Medal. The card adds to the confusion by indicating Hamilton's correct name is
actually "H.H. TRUMAN." In addition to the rim being "skimmed" and renamed, the colors of the correct ribbon have
run together. So, we are pricing this as if it were an unnamed Military Medal in less than very good condition Here's a
good opportunity to buy a Military Medal "on the cheap." Further research could reveal it is something quite nice, III+
$375
WWI British Military Medal: 1st County of London Yeomanry
E154
43
mm blackened cast iron cross pattee embossed on both sides in bold relief with a cross over "W" and the date
"1914."
The obverse has the names of three cities that suffered alleged German war crimes, "RHEIMS / LOUVAIN /
AMIENS." The reverse has the names of three additional cities, "ANTWERP / DINANT / GHENT." This is one of
several known variations of this 'award' which make up an interesting collection. Originally sold as fund raisers for the
British war effort. Classic Allied popular patriotic art from the the Great War. II
$75
British WWI Anti-German Atrocities Propaganda 'Iron Cross'
E155
Black-painted metal lamp has amber plastic lens clear glass lens and an aiming tube on top is fitted with a spiked,
swivel mount. Oval metal data plate on one side reads "LAMP ELECTRIC / SIGNALLING DAYLIGHT / MARK II
1918"
with Birmingham maker's firm. Interesting item, $135
$115
British WWI Field Signal Lamp
E156
Khaki web, interior marked and dated "1918". Complete with all brass hardware, one strap is mud-encrusted, II-
$55
British WWI P08 Small Pack
E157
Issue tam o'shanter of khaki wool serge with a matching pompom on the crown and tape tie at the rear of the band.
Complete with a silvered Black Watch regimental badge. Interior lined in white quilted cotton with maker's stamp "7
1/4 /
A. & J. GELFER / GLASGOW / 1945" with a Broad Arrow proof. Light stains on the lining. II
$95
British WWII Balmoral Bonnet for Scottish Troops
E158
Olive drab wool straight leg trousers with patch cargo and dressing pockets, buttoned belt loops and plastic buttons.
Interior has two contract labels from the "CROYDON CLOTHES" company, one of the US pattern on the front right
pocket and the other of British pattern on the back waist, both dated "June 12, 1945." Has three moth holes on the
right leg near the cuff. Scarce US made Lend-Lease garment. II
$165
British WWII American Made Issue Battle Dress Trousers
E159
A selection of essential garments that every soldier needs and every collector needs to display. Army issue pullover
shirt, olive drab wool flannel with zinc buttons and khaki cotton standing collar, marked "REGO" with a Broad Arrow
proof, issue sweater of light olive gray knit wool with a "V" neck, American made for Britain OD wool / cotton blend
long drawers with a cotton waistband and plastic buttons, "WD" Broad Arrow marked, white knit wool boxers with a
khaki waistband and bronze buttons with maker's label Broad Arrow proofed and dated "1942." Lot also includes a pair
of OD wool knit mittens, the left mitten has a period repair on the back. II
$125
British WWII Soldier's "Small Clothes" Lot
E160
Earth brown wool tunic has Austrian pattern pleated patch pockets with scalloped pocket flaps, green-gray wool
collar, pointed cuffs, and brown composition rampant lion buttons throughout. Shoulders have subdued field service
officer's shoulder boards with Lieutenant Colonel rank and white Cavalry branch of service piping. Interior has white
cotton muslin half lining with maker's ink stamp. Reverse has stamped metal rampant lion belt hooks retaining 80%
olive painted finish. The base of the lower right pocket has extensive mothing which has been sewn down as a good
repair for display; the rest of the tunic only has a couple of other scattered holes. One of the pockets still contains a
single bullion embroidered on red wool collar litzen patch, not a regulation item prior to the war but favored by some
officers after Bulgaria cast her lot with the Third Reich. Breeches of earth brown wool remain in nice condition, with
Austrian style pocket detail stitching, white Cavalry branch of service side seam piping, and a gray trimmed watch
pocket. Interior lining has maker's stamp matching the tunic. Good Axis officer's uniform! II / II-
$595
Bulgarian WWII Axis Cavalry Officer's Tunic & Breeches
