Operation PERPETUAL - ARGUS and the aircraft transport ATHENE transported 62 Hurricanes from the Clyde on 1.11 (23 in ARGUS and 39 in ATHENE) escorted by the destroyer LAFOREY to Gibraltar, arriving there 8.11 having been joined en route by GURKHA, ISAAC SWEERS, LIGHTNING and ZULU. On arrival 26 aircraft were transferred to ARK ROYAL, ARGUS retained 11 and the remainder (probably still crated) were landed for assembly at Gibraltar. On 10.11 ARGUS and ARK ROYAL sailed escorted by the battleship MALAYA, cruiser HERMIONE and destroyers ISAAC SWEERS, LAFOREY, LEGION, LIGHTNING, GURKHA, SIKH and ZULU. 37 Hurricanes were flown off 12.11 to be met by Blenheims from Gibraltar to be led to Malta, three Hurricanes failed to arrive. During the return of the squadron to Gibraltar ARK ROYAL was torpedoed by U 81 and sank in tow within sight of her base on 13.11, thus causing the cancellation of a proposed PERPETUAL II which would have flown in the remaining 25 Hurricanes. These were re-Ioaded into ATHENE the following month and she sailed 23.12 escorted by CROOME and EXMOOR to Takoradi where the aircraft were to be flown to Egypt via the trans-Africa route.

1938 Hallmarked Silver Air Raid Precautions ( ARP ), Lady Warden 's Badge & Scarce Blue Pesentation Box of issue A good pre-war 1938 Air Raid Precautions Lady Warden's Hallmarked Silver ARP Badge in Presentation Box. A good early badge in toned condition, the reverse bearing London silver hallmarks for 1938 and maker's details 'J.C'. Retaining original pin fittings and contained in its original blue card box with waxed paper packet to protect the badge. Condition is 9 out of 10. Badge circa 38mm tall, Box circa 65mm square. (the mens version with horsehoe fitting to reverse came in a red box) B17. 28th Battalion The London Regiment - The Artist Rifles Brass Cap Badge In gilding metal with sharp detail and with original slider to reverse.

Very good condition. Circa 4.7cm tall. This badge was designed by J.W. Wyon the famous medal designer who served as a private in the Corps. Unit raised as 38th Middlesex RV, renumbered 20th in 1880.

Tenon joints to the lengthwise and the end wall plates, making them short enough not to overload the studs below. Word dragonne, which can be rendered as joint strap, but there is no evidence at all to support this. The Modern Carpenter Joiner and Cabinet-Maker, 8 vols, London: Gresham.: Sutcliffe, G L.

Attached to Rifle Brigade in 1881. 1st April 1908 transferred to the new Territorial Force as 28th County of London ( Artists Rifles ). 1947 became 21 Special Air Service ( SAS ) ( Artists ). K&K No 1858 refers. A Rare WW1 Great War Gold Tribute Medal for 1914-1918 Presented by the residents of the Northumberland villages of Acklington, Guyzance and Morwick, awarded to Private G. Abbs A Rare WW1 Great War Gold Tribute Medal for 1914-1918 Presented by the residents of the Northumberland villages of Acklington, Guyzance and Morwick, awarded to Private G.

Abbs, gold,.375 9 carat hallmarks for Birmingham with date letter ‘t’ for 1919. With suspension ring, circa 26mm in diameter and circa 8 grams in weight. Lovely condition. Regret will only post to a UK address. Boer War tinnie - General Sir Redvers Henry Buller VC GCB GCMG Boer War vintage tinnie with gilt/brass backing plate and original pin.

In good condition. General Sir Redvers Henry Buller VC GCB GCMG (7 December 1839 – 2 June 1908) (pronounced 'Reevers') was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces. He served as Commander in Chief of British forces in South Africa during the early months of the Second Boer War and subsequently commanded the army in Natal until his return to England in November 1900. Boer War tinnie - General Sir Redvers Henry Buller VC GCB GCMG Boer War vintage tinnie with gilt/brass backing plate and original pin. In reasonable condition. General Sir Redvers Henry Buller VC GCB GCMG (7 December 1839 – 2 June 1908) (pronounced 'Reevers') was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.

He served as Commander in Chief of British forces in South Africa during the early months of the Second Boer War and subsequently commanded the army in Natal until his return to England in November 1900. Duke of Cornwall 's Light Infantry DCLI Valise Star Badge Large, stiff and heavy die struck in brassl, broad slider to rear (as issued) for wear on the valise or 'large pack', stamped with regimental number '269' - the design was based on the old helmet plate.

Circa 10.2cm tall and 9.5cm wide. Some service wear, but a lovely item. Worn by 2nd Battalion DCLI when on service as the Army of Occupation (Rhineland, Germany) 1922 to 1924 and also when stationed in Guernsey from 1924 to 1927.

Lvall & Thomas (Military Insignia of Cornwall) no 117 refers. Embroidered Cloth Proficiency Diamond Efficiency Badge as worn by Volunteer Rifle Corps / Volunteer Battalions pre 1909 Introduced in 1879 and withdrawn from wear in 1909 (I can confirm this for definite as I have a sealed pattern of this item in my own collection and it has been annotated as such). Worn on the lower right sleeve just above the Austrian knot. It was awarded to volunteers 'returned as efficient in rifle drill and practice in the last annual return of their Corps'. The white diamond on scarlet was worn by volunteer infantry (but not rifle battalions which wore black on scarlet). Sanctioned obsolete in 1909.

Item 32A in 'British Army Proficiency Badges' refers. Removed from uniform so shows some signs of wear but in generally good condition. Edwards & Langley, No 32A refers. Jackdaw Primary Source Document Series No 37 - Assassination at Sarajevo 28 June 1914 Forget the internet, jazz up your village hall display or school project with the amazing primary source material in this 'secret' dossier which was aimed at secondary school children in the 1970s. One careful owner (me in fact!) and all contents present and in good order, some wear to folder but content clean.

One small document (3b) as had two file holes punched in it which have been reinforced (I used in in a project file), content in good clean condition apart from my own name appearing on the folder and one document. Some of the documents fold out to quite a large size. Lots of facsimiles of official correspondence and some photos. You can keep the internet - this is how to bring history alive! Kings Royal Rifle Corps ( KRRC ) Church Lads Brigade ( CLB ) Cadets Cap Badge A blackened brass cap badge to the Kings Royal Rifle Corps Church Lads Brigade Cadets. With original slider to the reverse and the motto 'Fight the Good Fight' on a tablet below a King's crown instead of 'Celer et audax'.

Circa 4.7cm tall. Good condition with some signs of service wear.

The Church Lads Brigade (the Christian youth organisation) cadets performed important duties on the Home Front such as firewatching, guarding reservoirs etc. Over 250,000 former CLB members served in HM Forces during the war. The CLB cadets became formally affiliated to the KRRC under Army Order 128 in 1917. At that point the CLB dropped their former oval shaped cap badge and uniform and began to wear this variant of the KRRC cap badge and khaki field service dress.

This badge was only worn by the CLB Cadets in the UK. Not to be confused with the 16th London's (Church Lads Brigade) Service Battalion, King's Royal Rifle Corps who never wore this badge, but used the standard KRRC cap badge. Malacca Volunteer Rifles, Malay Malaysia Straits Settlements,1927 Hallmarked Silver Gilt Regimental Prize Spoon An exceptionally good example of a Malacca Volunteer Rifles silver gilt prize spoon, the handle depicting the Famosa Portuguese fort in Malacca, Malaysia. It has a tri-part title scroll below and further motto scroll 'Firm Though Few', the supporting shank with floral decoration, the reverse impressed with Sheffield silver hallmarks for 1927 and maker's details 'GLtd.'

(Gladwin Ltd, Rockingham Street, Sheffield). 12.3cm in length. Of Straits Settlements and Malay States interest, now Singapore and Malaysia. Malacca was a Malay enclave.. Renfrew et al, Vol 1, No 794 depicts the collar badge for this unit which is identical to but a bit larger than the design at the top of the spoon. Rare WW1 New Zealand Veterinary Corps ( NZVC ) OSD Officer 's Bronze Cap Badge - Blades - Rare Laurel Leaf pattern - maker's tablet Firmin Circa 4.3cm tall, with two original blades to the reverse.

In very good condition but with a maker's tablet to the reverse of the crown, which has verdigris on it which makes it hard to read but it is 'Firmin London'. This is the rare laurel eave pattern. According to Corbett 'very few of the oak (sic) leave badges exist' (pp262-263). He actually meant laurel leaf, thanks to Phillip for pointing this out.

Although I have now been privileged to have handled two such badges, the other without the maker's tablet (see item 56713). Formed in 1907. This is an early badge. Later patterns had a fern leaf pattern.

Royal Air Force ( RAF ) Boy Entrant / Apprentice Gilding Metal Wheel Arm Badge Die cast four bladed propeller in a gilding metal brass circle, no fixings as these were sewn on. In very good condition. Circa 3.5cm in diameter. Boys serving with the early RAF were. By AMO / 500 of 17th April 1919, given a distinguishing badge in gilding metal as depicted here, but earlier versions were 3.2cm in diameter. Known as the wheel badge it was worn on the left arm only of jacket and greatcoat immediately below the bird device. Worn until 1953.

Royal Marine Artillery ( RMA ) Other Ranks large brass helmet plate, circa 1878-1905 A good die-stamped brass large flaming grenade the ball bearing laurel wreath surmounted by a scroll inscribed “ Gibraltar ”; within the wreath a strap inscribed “ Per mare per terram ”; globe in relief to centre. Fouled anchor to base of wreath. Two loops, but please note bottom loop has been professionally replaced. Strengthening strip to neck of grenade as is typical of this badge. Worn until 1905 when the white helmet was adopted. Very large at circa 12cm tall and 6.3cm wide. K&K Vol 1 No 1106 refers.

Scarce East African Military Labour Service Cap Badge, 1939 - 1945 Heavy cast badge in darkened brass with two integral flat lugs. Circa 4cm in diameter. Crossed spade and pick-axe upon a circlet bearing the initials 'EAMLS 'and motto 'Labor Omnia Vincit'. The East African Military Labour Service were engaged in local construction work within East Africa for the military and their contractors. All were under military discipline and were likened to Askaries. Pay was high enough to ensure a steady flow of native recruits and they received a uniform, rations and board. Renfrew et al, Vol 1, No 501 refers.

Scarce Post War 1948 Original Large National Savings Poster Thin paper typical of austerity of post war, with some minor tears. Some creases which will press out if framed. For comparison I have included a normal size postcard, to give you an idea of its size(this is not included). It depicts uniforms of the army, with the strap line 'They are serve who save' - you did not have to be in uniform to serve your country. Very colourful and attractive. Will post in a large thick cardboard tube, but regret can only post to UK. Scarce The Boys Life Brigade first pattern lapel badge, circa 1927 - 1930 only The Lifeboys or 'Junior League of The Boys' Life Brigade' was formed in 1920.

1927 saw the introduction of the first buttonhole badge for Life Boy Leaders and Boys. This badge only survived about three years until it was replaced by a new Life Boy buttonhole badge was introduced in 1930. Circa 24mm in diameter. Very discoloured and some cracks and crazing to front finish, rusting to reverse - commensurate with age. Scarce WW1 Tyneside Irish ( Northumberland Fusiliers ) Gilding Metal Shoulder Title A gilding metal shoulder title central device (it would have had a single NF (for Northumberland Fusiliers ) and battalion number above in brass (24, 25, 26, 27 or 30).

The two original lugs (which would have been e-w) have been removed and professionally replaced with a pin and c clasp fitting no doubt for wear as a sweetheart brooch but is otherwise in very good condition and original. Please note this is NOT one of the very first issue Reid & Co maker marked badges. Wiltshire Yeomanry Hussars (Prince of Wales' Own) Bi-Metal Cap Badge Wiltshire Yeomanry Hussars Bi-Metal Cap Badge, with sweat / braising hole behind crown and original long slider to the reverse.

Die struck with good sharp detail. A lovely example. The most senior regiment of yeomanry, raised in 1794 and granted the title Royal for service in the civil riots of 1830. The Prince of Wales' plumes and motto in w/m with brass commemorated their escort to the Prince of Wales in 1863 when he visited the county. K&K Vol 1 No 1407 refers. WW1 Allied Victory Medal ( VM ) 24148 Cpl Walton Murphy, Northumberland Fusiliers, entitled to SWB but Commissioned post war! Correctly impressed, origina length of ribbon, but medal in overall very poor condition.

An unusual story lies behind this humble medal. Walton Murphy is confirmed on the Silver War Badge ( SWB ) roll as being entitled to a SWB under para 392 (xvi) ('no longer physically fit for war service') and his date of discharge is given as 3rd February 1919.

The number of his badge was B207589. However, on his MIC this date is also the given date of his Commission into the Northumberland Fusiliers. In the extract from the Infantry records at York, his discharge is under a different section of para 392 - xix(a). In any event being entitled to a SWB, for whatever reason, does not appear to have stopped him being able to continue his military career as an officer.

The St George's Gazette for 28th February 1919 (copy of page will be supplied) confirms that Cadet W.Murphy was to be temporary 2nd Lieutenant in one of the Regular Battalions of the Northumberland Fusiliers. I have been unable to discover anything further about him at this time. WW1 Match Box Cover - commemorating Victoria Cross Winner, Lieut William Leefe Robinson V.C., of the Royal Flying Corps ( RFC ) & Worcestershire Regiment An attractive metal and laminated greeny blue and white match box cover with a panel on either side for the display and a decorated spine. Slightly mishapen with use, some rust working its way through to discolour the laminate finish which has a few small dings and scratches, about 7 out of 10 in condition terms. Circa 6cm by 2.1cm and takes a normal sized matchbox. Robinson destroyed Zeppelin L21 on 3rd September 1916, for which he was awarded the Victoria Cross. WW2 5th Army Group Royal Artillery (AGRA ) Cloth Formation Sign Circa 4.5cm tall and 5cm wide.

Red silk embroidered on a dark blue cotton background, the design, a wheel with an arrow through it. Removed from uniform, folded but bright and in very good condition. Ref Morris Part 2 p9 no.5 refers. The 5th AGRA were attached to 30 Corps and served in Italy and North West Europe.

An Army Group Royal Artillery ( ' AGRA ' ) was a British Commonwealth military formation type during the Second World War and shortly thereafter, generally assigned to corps. An AGRA was mainly composed of medium artillery regiments but heavy regiments and field regiments were also used. WW2 Home Front De Havilland Aircraft Company Wartime Workers Badge with advert from The Aeroplane magazine 1945 Enamel and brass war worker's badge in the shape of a mosquito aeroplane which they manufactued, with two original lugs to the reverse with its split pin. 3cm tall and 4.3cm wide. Comes with original De Havilland advert from ' The Aeroplane ' magazine dated October 19th, 1945. The latter folded and a bit stained, but supports the badge nicely which is very good condition and attractive.

WW2 Home Front Original Rations Guidance Leaflet for Domestic Poultry Farmers Circa 1942. This four paged leaflet was published by the Ministry of Agriculture dealing with the rations for domestic poultry keepers, and details the new scheme. In pencil on the front page in the top right somebody has added the date 13/7/42. Good clean condition, has been folded across the middle. Circa A4 in size and in the typical thin slightly yellowed wartime economy paper. In excellent undamaged condition, original, scarce and fascinating. WW2 Home Front Territorial Army Silver Mufti Lapel Badge Sanctioned for wear in 1938, and made by Royal Mint, this badge consisted of the letters TA between two horizontal lines across the centre of a circle.

Below the circle is a lion springing aggressively forward with legs outstretched, the whole being surmounted by a king's crown. Badges were of (unmarked) Sterling silver with a lapel fixing in base metal with a number being stamped into the fixing. In this case it is the number '225740'. Good condition. WW2 Indian Army - 505th Lines of Communication Area District Printed Formation Sign Great design, two black on red shield. Two arms and circle together formed 'VOV' or '505'. Removed from uniform and good condition.

505 LOC District was formed in Chittagong under the command of Major-General A.H.J. Snelling before moving to Meiktila. It supported the Fourteenth Army ( which explains the 'XIV'). Black on red shield. Two arms and circle together formed 'VOV' or '505'. Cole p117 refers. WW2 War Raised Unit - 24th Lancers Other Rank 's White Metal Cap Badge A really good die struck cap badge with original slider to the reverse, stamped ' Firmin London '.

In good condition. The regiment was raised in December 1940 from a cadre of personnel taken from the 9th Queen's Royal Lancers and the 17th/21st Lancers, and was assigned to 29th Armoured Brigade of 11th Armoured Division. It was later reassigned to 8th Armoured Brigade. After intensive action in the Tilly-sur-Seulles, Fontenay-le-Pesnel, Tessel Wood and Rauray areas, the Regiment was disbanded towards the end of July 1944. K&K Vol 2 no 1914 refers (sealed 1st May 1941) B11.18. WW2 War Raised Unit - 23rd Hussars Bi-Metal Cap Badge - Firmin Made Pattern Not often encountered from this manufacturer, this is a quality two part bi-metal cap badge with original slider and six braising / sweat holes to the reverse.

This style of manufacture has been attributed to Firmin (although it bears no maker's mark). The Gaunt made patterns tended to have two circular sweat / braising holes and the scroll was mounted on to the white metal H badge whereas here the H has been been mounted on the brass base plate with scroll. The Regiment was raised in December 1940. All six wartime cavalry regiments were disbanded in June 1948.

WW2 War Raised Unit 24th Lancers Officer 's OSD Bronze Collar Badges A really good matched pair of bronze die cast collars with two original lugs to the reverse of each. No damage to the lance tips. Even colour and sharp detail to both.

Each is circa 3.3cm tall. The regiment was raised in December 1940 from a cadre of personnel taken from the 9th Queen's Royal Lancers and the 17th/21st Lancers, and was assigned to 29th Armoured Brigade of 11th Armoured Division.

It was later reassigned to 8th Armoured Brigade. After intensive action in the Tilly-sur-Seulles, Fontenay-le-Pesnel, Tessel Wood and Rauray areas, the Regiment was disbanded towards the end of July 1944. 12th (East Suffolk) Regiment Victorian OR’s glengarry badge circa 1874-81. An original die-stamped brass example, with signs of service wear (has been well polished in its time and the edges of the two towers are slightly folded over with wear). Star surmounted by Castle and Key; on the star a strap inscribed “Montis insignia calpe.

East Suffolk” with “12” to voided centre. Reverse with brass (not copper) loops, north - south. Age patina and slightly polished. Queen Fan Club Magazines Pdf Rapidshare.

On the reverse a code has been painted on a white strip with the number '437' (K&K Vol 1 437). 13th (Queen’s Westminster) Middlesex Rifle Volunteers White Metal Pouch belt plate badge, pre 1908 A heavy and nicely detailed cast white metal pouch belt badge to the 13th Queens Westminster ( Middlesex ) Rifle Volunteer Battalion. With 2 screw posts and original fixing bolts to the reverse. St George and the Dragon with imperial crown above with 'The Queen's' upon a scroll below all superimposed on a portcullis. This pattern was previously worn by the 22nd Middlesex Rifle Volunteers, until renumbered 13th in 1880. 14th CENTURY STYLE REREBRACE LAME WITH LATTEN BORDERING Most likely a 19th Century reproduction this item of armour is a lame which would have fitted onto a 14th century arm harness.

It is bordered with brass and has a domed edge seen on some lames to help its fit into the couter for greater quality in the articulation of the joint. Given its brass bordering though it is likely that it would have been attached to another lame which provided the main articulation. Dating it to circa 1340 in style where arm harness's had a very short rerebrace with a maille sleeve from the haubergeon to cover it and a spadler worn on top of the maille. Its surface is only partly sanded which gives it the pits and dark spots which make it look older than it is. It is 7.5 cm tall and 11 cm wide. Provenance: John Woodman Higgins Armoury sale, with their stock number painted on reverse side. 15TH CENTURY STYLE LOWER CANNON - FLUTED WITH A HINGE AND PIN CLOSING MECHANISM This enclosed cannon is a very admirable item, with great attention to detail.

Its cuff is patterned at a slight angle and with the fluting present. We date this to late 19th century based on a 1480 German original. The armourer has subtly shaped the bulging forearm muscles into the piece.

It has very well rolled edges that are filed away correctly on the under-lap of the cannon halves; where the cannons meet they line up nicely and have no unsuitably large gaps. The halves are attached by two handmade hinges set internally and closing on the other side with a pin. The cannon still opens and closes nicely (with a delicate grasp as it is old).

Centrally located on each half about 35 mm up from the lower edge is a dome headed rivet which looks like it would have held a leather strap (partially remaining under one of them) as a secondary fastening strap, positioned like those seen on Milanese cannons of the mid 15th Century. The fluting is attractive and follows all the way around in a scalloping pattern of three flutes, which are all step flutes running parallel to one another. One half has some holes near its tip edge where it has worn through to thin while above one of the hinges are two tears that run next to each other but the section hangs on with a good 10 mm still attached.

Deliberately aged, it has a lovely old steel patina to it. The inside is painted with an inventory number, 3084, in white paint as this piece once graced the American John Woodman Higgins Collection. An attractive display piece. At the wrist it has a circumference of 260 mm, while the top circumference is 368 mm. Total length of 267 mm. Provenance: Ex John Woodman Higgins museum collection.

15TH CENTURY STYLE SABATON WITH ROWEL SPUR - GREAT DISPLAY ITEMS This single finely made sabaton and rowel spur compliment each other, giving a great introduction to the 15th century for display in your armour collection. What remains of the sabaton is constructed of 4 lames with a curved toe cap, but the rest of the lames and heel plate are missing. The sabaton is blackened, most probably from being heat quenched in oil, and is of great form with neat cusping on the plates coming to a dulled point in the centre and a secondary smaller cusp above right of the rivets. The toe cap sweeps in to form a point, as seen with all good quality sabatons of the 15th century.

We consider it to be dated to around 1460 and in the South German style. It articulates smoothly, containing washers behind each rivet. These show evidence of being hand cut with the typical shear tooling marks around their circumference and also display imperfections in their shape; not being perfect circles. On the interior below the rivet is a series of punched dots, as found in original armour to indicate the construction order as the lames were often assembled by a different man to one who forged them. The rowel spur is forged from steel using traditional methods, split on the main square section arm to accommodate the five pointed star shaped rondel which is pierced with five holes.

Around the heel plate are three diamond pierced holes supported with three circular holes on either side of them. The buckle is formed from sheet steel and is decoratively shaped in a traditional 15th century style and still retains a strip of leather in appropriately aged condition. The single spur is a 19th Century reproduction of good quality, while the sabaton is so accurately detailed, it could almost fool one into believing it to be an original piece. However, we are selling both items together as a top quality 19th century reproductions, which look good together. The sabaton is 98mm wide and 160mm long. The spur rondel is 35mm across while the main arm is 178mm long, the heel plate is 25mm deep at its broadest point and 110mm wide internally.

Provenance of both items: John Woodman Higgins Armoury sale. 17th Light Battery, Royal Artillery which formed part of 23rd & 25th Mountain Brigade, who used 70mm Light weight Mountain Guns in India (circa 1924 to 1937) original photograph This is an original photograph (smaller than a normal postcard size at circa 11cm by 6.5cm) of the 17th Light Battery, Royal Artillery which formed part of 23rd & 25th Mountain Brigade, who used 70mm Light weight Mountain Guns in India. It has a one inch crease and some evidence of creasing from having been removed from album but is a rare image and the 17L is visible on the RA diamond on the sun helmet. 1878 Pattern Spiked Helmet Carry Case - 1st Volunteer Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers to G.

Watson Smart Japanned style copper carry / storage case with original applied brass plaque to an officer in the 1st VB NF, dating it to pre 1908. Usual dings and bashes and paint loss, but inside is bright. Locking clasp present but hasp is now missing, but could be repaired. If you have the grey cloth covered cork helmet for this unit, then this is the perfect receptacle to keep it in the best of condition!

I regret we will only post to UK mainland unless we have agreed the shipping costs in advance. Overseas buyers please email first for an exact shipping quotation ( It is bulky rather than particularly heavy). 18th King Edward's Own Cavalry Officer's Hallmarked Silver Cap Badge - 1923 An extremely fine and attractive hallmarked silver cap badge with two original heavy silver lugs to the reverse. No damage or missing pieces to lances or pennants. Sharp detail.

Circa 4cm tall. The 18th King Edward's Own Cavalry was a regular cavalry regiment in the British Indian Army. It was formed in 1921 by the amalgamation of the 6th King Edward's Own Cavalry and the 7th Hariana Lancers. In World War II the regiment was mechanised in December 1940 and attached to the 3rd Indian Motor Brigade which as initially part of the 31st Indian Armoured Division. The brigade was sent to Egypt and the Western Desert Campaign and was attached to a number of different formations including the 2nd Armoured Division, 7th Armoured Division and the 9th Australian Division who they were with at the Siege of Tobruk.

It also supplied men for the Indian Long Range Squadron. 1900 Playing Card produced to commemorate the City Imperial Volunteers ( CIV ) of Boer War fame A Two of Hearts full size playing card with an attractive reverse designed by the Worshipful Company of Makers of Playing Cards as supporters to the City of London City Imperial Volunteers. It is in mint condition and original. A suitable gift for the volunteers going to South Africa or for sale to raise funds. Circa 9cm by 6.4cm. I promise this is the only one I have and I will not be listing the other fifty-one! Bought many years ago from a specialist playing card dealer in Australia.

1908 - 1914 Pre WW1 Northumberland Fusiliers Territorial Battalion Full Dress Tunic - Simply Fantastic A good Officer’s scarlet 1880 pattern tunic with silver buttons, all present and correct, and platted bullion epaulettes with bullion 'T's for Territorial and bullion rank pips for the rank of Lieutenant. Extremely rare reverse colours collar bullion badges, silver bullion with gilt devices. Gosling green facings with Austrian knots to cuff.

Bright and great condition for age, quilted interior. A few minor marks and the tiniest of surface wear but no holes or repairs. This was quite a slight chap so you will need a small/adjustable mannequin for display. Regret I will only post to a UK address, cheque or bank transfer only please on this item, no Paypal. 1914 Bronze Medallion commemorating the Mayor of Brussels who resisted the German occupation who was imprisoned in Germany for the rest of the Great War Maker marked G. DEVREESE, this bronze medallion (circa 2.9cm in diameter) dated 1914 and commemorating ADOLPHE, the Burgomaster ( Mayor ) of Bruxelles who stood firm against the Germans in WW1.

Adolphe Max (1869 - 1939), gained international fame for his resistance to the German occupation. He was elected burgomaster of Brussels in 1909, and in August 1914, when German troops entered Brussels, he refused to co-operate with the German appointed govenor, was arrested the following month and imprisoned in Germany for the duration of the war.

Shortly after his celebrated return in November 1918, he was made minister of state, but remained as the burgomaster of Brussels until his death in 1939. 1914 Mons Trio, Defence Medal and Army LSGC Medal (GV) to a senior NCO, Royal Engineers 1914 Star and bar to 15075.

Whitters R.E.; BWM & VM (Acting W.O. 2 R.E.); Defence Medal, 1939 - 1945 (unnamed as issued); Army LSGC (GV) to 1851938 Sjt R.E.) William was from Belfast. His father's medal ) James Whitters who served in the the Inniskilling Fusiliers) is separately listed In NEF condition which is surprising for such a long serving soldier. Supplied with copy of MIC which confirms his entitlement to the Mons clasp and rose. He went to France and Flanders on 7th October 1914. You will be supplied with a copy of his father's biography which gives much relevant family biographical information.

Sold to Dave. 1926 General Strike Devonshire Special Constabulary Medal ( G.V.R. ), Certificate and Enamel Lapel Badge An interesting trio of items attributed to Raymond J Hammond. The threat of revolution in 1926 led to the Home Secretary, Joynson- Hicks mobilizing a steel-helmeted Civil Constabulary Reserve of which Hammond was one. The three items are: Special Constabulary Medal in Bronze correctly impressed ' Raymond J, Hammond ' with original ribbon and single pin clasp fitted to the reverse for wear. The medal is in GVF condition.

Original Printed Certificate from Prime Minister Stanley Baldwin and the Home Secretary W. Joynson-Hicks, Downing Street, May 1926 awarded to Raymond J Hammond of the Devonshire Special Constabulary relating to his service in the ' the crisis' which was the 1926 General Strike (slight tear to centre far right edge and appears to have been removed from a frame). An enamel and brass lapel badge ' Devon Special Constable' with its horseshoe lapel fitting. Enamel in good condition. All items came together. 1930s British Facist White Metal & Black Enamel 2nd Issue Version Lapel Pin Brooch Badge An F surrounded by a circlet bearing the motto for ' King and Country ', small white metal rose above.

Circa 25mm in diameter. Original pin fitting to the reverse; fully functional.

Maker marked Gaunt London, and 'Registration applied for'. In very good condition. It is in fact a British Fascist badge. The 'F' in the centre stands for 'Fascist'. The British Fascisti, started by Miss Rotha Lintorn-Orman in 1923. The name eventually changed to the British Fascists to get away from the misconception that it was a 'foreign' movement. There were three variants of the standard 'party' badge, all similar to the one listed above, but with one slight difference: 1st issue badge - has a king's crown at top of badge 2nd issue badge - has a rose at top of badge 3rd issue badge - has a cross within a rose at top of badge It is a very popular mistake to assume that this is a British Union of Fascists ( BuF ) badge.

Will post to a UK address only. 1930s British Fascists Black Enamel 3rd Issue Version Lapel Pin Brooch Badge - original An F surrounded by a circlet bearing the motto for King and Country, small cross in rose above. Circa 25mm in diameter. Original pin fitting to the reverse; fully functional. Maker marked Birmingham Medal Co to reverse and stamped '12493'. It looks bronze to the front, but I suspect this was once plated white metal and has been polished off as traces of white metal plating to the reverse.

This is not one of the copies frequently encountered on a well known website. The 'F' in the centre stands for 'Fascist'. The British Fascisti, was started by Miss Rotha Lintorn-Orman in 1923. The name eventually changed to the British Fascists to get away from the misconception that it was a 'foreign' movement. There were primarily three variants of the standard 'party' badge, all similar to the one posted here, with one slight difference: 1st issue badge - has a king's crown at top of badge 2nd issue badge - has a rose at top of badge 3rd issue badge - has a cross within a rose at top of badge.

It is a very popular mistake to assume that this is a British Union of Fascists ( BuF ) badge. Will post to a UK address only. 1936 Hallmarked Silver Air Raid Precautions ( ARP ), Male Warden's Badge & Scarce Red Box 1936 Air Raid Precautions Male Warden's Hallmarked Silver ARP Badge. A good early badge in mint condition, the reverse bearing London silver hallmarks for 1936 and with maker's details 'R.J' (Robert Jay). Original buttonhole fitting, complete with original card box, which is also in very good condition with only very minor splits to corners but condition is 9 out of 10. An exceptional set.

Box circa 65mm square. 1977 Silver Jubilee - Telescopic Viewer novelty - Interesting and rare Entitled 'Tim's Telescopic View of Her Majesty's Silver Jubilee 1952 - 1977'. It has a viewing hole that takes your eye down through an animated procession from Admiralty Arch in London down the Mall to Buckingham Palace, and has the Queen and Prince Philip in their state coach with all the pagentry of London advancing towards you. In very good condition, with some edge rubbing to the deocrative storage sleve, but otherwise a rare novelty item, which harks back to the novelty items that would have been available for the public at the time of 1887 and 1897 Jubilees, before the wonders of television. 19TH CENTURY BESAGEWS IN GERMAN STYLE OF 1470 An excellent matched pair of gothic style fluted besagews shaped like petals.

A common design seen in use in Germany throughout 1450 - 1500. Fluted evenly with great care, these besagews show true craftsmanship, straight sharp flutes radiating out across this 14cm diameter surface. Purchased from the American John Woodman Higgins Armory Museum sale. Original metal tag. Have some age to them. We consider that they are 19th century high quality reproductions, possibly produced by the well known German armourer of that time, Ernst Schmidt. See the following URL for more details: http://www.myarmoury.com/feature_schmidt.html.

19TH CENTURY LOWER CANNON UPPER HALF WITH FLUTING This 'gothic' styled half of a cannon has five rounded shallow flutes in a chevron pattern centred in the piece. A step flute features before each of the ends rolled edges which are small and well formed bleeding out to nothing on either side. As with many rolled edges they wear particularly more quickly than other areas and have a small tear in both.

The surface is aged with a very similar appearance of many original well kept armours but this item is most probably of the late 19th Century. It has a pin on one side from its enclosing method and a rivet holding a small scrap of old leather on the inside of the other side.

Inside is also painted in white an inventory number '828', as this piece once graced the American John Woodman Higgins Collection. An attractive display piece.

Its longest edge is 250mm, at the wrist it measures 86 mm internally across and 116 mm at the widest point across. 1st ( King's ) Dragoon Guards Other Ranks Bi--Metal Cap Badge - post 1915 pattern (Type 2) A Bi-metal cap badge in good condition with original slider and original strengthening bar to the reverse, along with two sweat / braising holes behind the central device. In 1915, the rather grand double-headed brass Austrian eagle was replaced with this bi-metal eight-pointed star. It was worn until 1937, when the brass eagle was resumed but without the scroll. The Regiment was amalgamated in 1959 with the Bays to form The Queen's Dragoon Guards.

K&K Vol 1, Fig. 1st ( King's ) Dragoon Guards Other Ranks Brass Cap Badge - pre 1915 pattern (Type 1) An all brass cap badge in very good condition with original slider. The 1st Dragoon Guards wore until 1915, the brass eagle from the Arms of the Emperor Francis Joseph I of Austria who was their Colonel-in-Chief from 1896 to 1914, with title scroll below. With Austria being aligned against the allies in WW1, his insignia was discontinued in 1915, and replaced with a bi-metal eight-pointed star until 1937, when the brass eagle was resumed but without the scroll. The Regiment was amalgamated in 1959 with the Bays to form The Queen's Dragoon Guards. K&K Vol 1, Fig.

1st ( Royal ) Dragoons Unofficial Brass Eagle Cap Badge, c.1915 - 1919 Brass gilding metal die struck cap badge in good condition, with original slider and with sharp detail. Circa 3.2cm tall excluding slider. This small and unofficial brass eagle above a plinth with 105, was ordered privately by the Regiment from a firm in Hythe in the early days of WW1, and was worn until 1919 when the Regiment returned from the Rhine to Hounslow.

Officialdom reared its ugly head and the Royal Crest was again resumed. It was not until 1948 that an eagle badge was officially sanctioned.

Gaylor Plate 3C refers. 1st Battalion Essex Regiment Boer War Made Souvenir Large Silk Handkerchief In exceptional condition for age, and printed on the finest silk.

Made in Maritzburg, South Africa, with dates of engagements up to 26th February 1901. Folded, but clean and in lovey condition with no foxing, damage or repairs. The very slightest blemish on one border, otherwise it is as good as the day it was made. Large at 20 inches square. Some enterprising printer has targeted the soldiers of the regiment with this wonderful souvenir. Please note the odd colour on the edge of the top of the first photo is just the effect of the flash on the silk.

It is not there in reality. 1st Cambridge Rifle Volunteer Corps White Metal Pouch Belt Badge Large and heavy die cast white metal NCO 's pouch belt badge with two original screw posts to the reverse. Circa 10.3cm tall. Good condition with some polishing to the detail. As worn by the 1st RV and later the 3rd Volunteer Battalion.

After various changes in structure and name in 1887 the 1st Cambridshire RV Corps became the 3rd (Cambridgeshire) Volunteer Battalion Suffolk Regiment, and they continued to wear this pattern of pouch belt plate. See the following URL: A124.1. 1st Cambridgeshire ( Cambridge, Essex & Huntingdonshire ) Rifle Volunteer Corps Silver Plated Collar Badge / Later 3rd Cambridgeshire Volunteer Battalion of the the Suffolk Regiment - Ghost Key Variety A rare silver plated die struck and early twin tower collar badge, most probably worn by an NCO, without the horizontal 'key of Gibraltar' at the base of the castle, and referred to as collar badges with the ' ghost key '. Circa 2.6cm wide and 2.2cm tall.

I do not believe this is the smaller officer's pattern shown in Churchill as No 403, but I am happy to be corrected. Churchill No 401 refers. 1st Exeter & South Devon Rifle Volunteers NCO 's Pouch Belt Badge A large die struck pouch badge with three small flat lugs attachments to the reverse. Blackened silver plate.

Letters are sharp and jeweller cut finish. The photos do not do it justice. Slight mark/dent to 'N' in Volunteer, otherwise A1 condition. Circa 10.3cm tall. The Exeter Corps was founded by the superintendant of the Exminster Lunatic Asylum, Dr ( later Sir ) John Bucknill, and members were essentially drawn from the upper middle classes.

The relative exclusive nature of the corps was reflected in the initial outlay of the uniform and weapon, which at Exeter in 1857 was 12 guineas. To claim an incorporation date of 1852 is worthy of further comment. This particular wave of volunteering was occasioned by the Louis Napoleon coup of December 1851. However, a change of administration resulted in applications from other corps being turned down.

Exeter was the exception and on the grounds that it appeared like a an area of exceptional risk of invasion. The corps was accepted by the Home Office on 26th March 1852 - its first officers wer commissioned on 4th January 1853 - and it became the premier volunteer unit within the country apart from the Honourable Artillery Company. It was redesignated as 1st Devonshire Rifle Volunteers (Exeter and South Devon) in 1859 and became the 1st Volunteer BattalionThe Devonshire Regiment on 1st November 1885. This plate continued in use until 1908. 1st Infantry Division - 1/7 Middlesex Regiment ( Machine Gun Battalion ) Cloth Formation Sign Combination, Matched Pair of KD Slip Ons Match Pair of British Army 1st Infantry Division white leather triangle with red backing above a black on khaki shoulder title with what appears to be the supporting machine gun battalion ( 1/7 Middlesex ), whose colours were the same of brick red over yellow affixed to pale k.d. Shoulder strap slip-ons.

Sun faded to front, with better colour retention, as would be expected, to the rear.

I saw the book mentioned in the subject line mentioned on a recent episode of Roy Underhill's Woodright's Shop. Following up on it, I noticed that Christopher Schwarz has written an updated version (including up to date terminology, cut lists, SketchUp drawings, etc.) which is being sold for $34.

BTW, it was written as a fiction rather than non-fiction book. As the book is over 150 years old, I thought I'd be able to locate a copy of the original online somewhere--I didn't have any luck locating it though. Anyone seen it around? Bill RicodJour 13.02.11 14:14.

I also searched all around the Net, including Amazon, ABE and Alibris- No go. BUT one of my volunteer things is Friends of the Library in Tucson. Who have books listed for sale on line. Will check next time I am down there. Warning, since there are no other copies listed for sale on line, our group will list it for 99.00. Believe it or not we sell a fair number of rare book for that price. Another thought- since it is a book out of Merry Old England, you might want to search On line book store in England.

Anne 'Bill' wrote in message news:ij9nv60v4e@news4.newsguy.com. >RicodJour wrote: >>On Feb 13, 5:09 pm, Bill wrote: >>>>>>I saw the book mentioned in the subject line mentioned on a recent Larry Jaques 13.02.11 16:57. On Sun, 13 Feb 2011 17:09:04 -0500, Bill wrote: >I saw the book mentioned in the subject line mentioned on a recent >episode of Roy Underhill's Woodright's Shop. Following up on it, I >noticed that Christopher Schwarz has written an updated version >(including up to date terminology, cut lists, SketchUp drawings, etc.) >which is being sold for $34. BTW, it was written as a fiction rather >than non-fiction book.

RE: the updated version, here's a partial writeup. Note the first 8 words: 'Original copies of the book are extremely rare and Christopher Schwarz (editor of Popular Woodworking and Woodworking Magazine) and I decided to reprint the book with a lot of added detail. We've reprinted 'The Joiner and Cabinet Maker,' unabridged and unaltered. I have added footnotes on the original text to try to put the book into historical context and explain a little about a joiner's life in 1839. Chris has built the three projects in the book and puts them into a modern context with complete construction drawings and cutting lists. Chris also discusses the hand-tool methods that have arisen since this book was originally published.' Sounds like a great book.

>As the book is over 150 years old, I thought I'd be able to locate a >copy of the original online somewhere--I didn't have any luck locating >it though. Anyone seen it around? But it says that the original is intact inside the new version. (see above) -- Remember, in an emergency, dial 1911.

Bill 13.02.11 17:52. Larry Jaques wrote: >'Original copies of the book are extremely rare and Christopher >Schwarz (editor of Popular Woodworking and Woodworking Magazine) and I >decided to reprint the book with a lot of added detail. We've >reprinted 'The Joiner and Cabinet Maker,' unabridged and unaltered.

I >have added footnotes on the original text to try to put the book into >historical context and explain a little about a joiner's life in 1839. >Chris has built the three projects in the book and puts them into a >modern context with complete construction drawings and cutting lists. >Chris also discusses the hand-tool methods that have arisen since this >book was originally published.'

>>Sounds like a great book. >Larry, I ordered Lew's book by Bingham, 'Boat Joinery and Cabinetmaking' yesterday, along with a face shield ($14 version): I'm going to hold off on the $350 model with a fan that you suggested for the time being as well as the 'deep-sea' model that was proposed. I'll add 'The Joiner and the Cabinet Maker' to my, 'watch list'. BTW, if you want to really learn how to slow down your work, then you have to read Krenov's 'A Cabinet Maker's Notebook' (just finished that one). It will have you almost talking to the wood (and I'm not exaggerating too much.).: ) BTW, That is not a review. I picked up 'Cabinetmaking and Millwork' from the library yesterday. I always have some book going, usually a couple, even if I only read a few pages some days.

It doesn't sound like much, but even over a month or two it adds up pretty fast. Temperatures are improving. I'm looking forward to getting back to 'work'!: ) Bill Steve 13.02.11 22:04. On 2011-02-13 21:29:12 -0500, Bill said: >BTW, if you want to really learn how to slow down your work, then you >have to read Krenov's 'A Cabinet Maker's Notebook' (just finished that >one).

It will have you almost talking to the wood (and I'm not >exaggerating too much.).: ) BTW, That is not a review. My review (as a book designer): Lots of good information in this book, but it's very difficult to read. The design and typography is poor. But it's a gem, compared to 'The Fine Art of Cabinetmaking.' Photo reproduction is wildly varied is both -- some are clear and detailed, but there are too many unidentifiiable black blobs. Bill 13.02.11 22:45.

Steve wrote: >On 2011-02-13 21:29:12 -0500, Bill said: >>>BTW, if you want to really learn how to slow down your work, then you >>have to read Krenov's 'A Cabinet Maker's Notebook' (just finished that >>one). It will have you almost talking to the wood (and I'm not >>exaggerating too much.).: ) BTW, That is not a review. >>My review (as a book designer): Lots of good information in this book, >but it's very difficult to read. The main point of the book seems (to me) to really open up ones eyes in an artistic way to the details. And lest you think he might tell you just how to go about doing that--it's exactly the opposite. To paraphrase one sentence in the book: 'You've either got it or you don't (the ability)'. The book does, however, invite the student to try.

If you don't just chew on the cover, it may change the way you look at a piece of wood. Given a chance, it will surely slow you down (while you reflect)!; ) Krenov had customers willing to pay for quality. Therein lies the rub for those trying to make a living as such a wood worker (today). The design and typography is poor.

But >it's a gem, compared to 'The Fine Art of Cabinetmaking.' Photo >reproduction is wildly varied is both -- some are clear and detailed, >but there are too many unidentifiiable black blobs. >willshak 14.02.11 05:51. Willshak wrote in: >Bill wrote the following: >>I saw the book mentioned in the subject line mentioned on a recent >>episode of Roy Underhill's Woodright's Shop. Following up on it, I >>noticed that Christopher Schwarz has written an updated version >>(including up to date terminology, cut lists, SketchUp drawings, >>etc.) which is being sold for $34. BTW, it was written as a fiction >>rather than non-fiction book.

>>>>As the book is over 150 years old, I thought I'd be able to locate a >>copy of the original online somewhere--I didn't have any luck >>locating it though. Anyone seen it around? >>>>Bill >>Would this be the book as listed in the US Library of Congress? >The print date says 1883 though.

>>ker&search_button=GO#query=%28joiner%20and%20cabinet%20maker%29&filter= >pz:id=lcweb ammem catalog ppoc thomas or a short cut: >Did Google scan it yet? -- Best regards Han email address is invalid willshak 14.02.11 07:48.

On Sun, 13 Feb 2011 21:29:12 -0500, Bill wrote: >Larry Jaques wrote: >>>'Original copies of the book are extremely rare and Christopher >>Schwarz (editor of Popular Woodworking and Woodworking Magazine) and I >>decided to reprint the book with a lot of added detail. We've >>reprinted 'The Joiner and Cabinet Maker,' unabridged and unaltered. I >>have added footnotes on the original text to try to put the book into >>historical context and explain a little about a joiner's life in 1839. >>Chris has built the three projects in the book and puts them into a >>modern context with complete construction drawings and cutting lists.

>>Chris also discusses the hand-tool methods that have arisen since this >>book was originally published.' >>>>Sounds like a great book. >>>>Larry, >>I ordered Lew's book by Bingham, 'Boat Joinery and Cabinetmaking' >yesterday, along with a face shield ($14 version): >The Free shipping from Amazon helps, doesn't it?

>I'm going to hold off on the $350 model with a fan that you suggested >for the time being as well as the 'deep-sea' model that was proposed. >I'll add 'The Joiner and the Cabinet Maker' to my, 'watch list'. >>BTW, if you want to really learn how to slow down your work, then you >have to read Krenov's 'A Cabinet Maker's Notebook' (just finished that >one). It will have you almost talking to the wood (and I'm not >exaggerating too much.).: ) BTW, That is not a review. I picked up >'Cabinetmaking and Millwork' from the library yesterday.

I always have >some book going, usually a couple, even if I only read a few pages some >days. It doesn't sound like much, but even over a month or two it adds >up pretty fast. Temperatures are improving.

I'm looking forward to >getting back to 'work'!: ) I loved the Krenov books (all at my library) even though I have never gotten -quite- that intimate with it. I'm not ashamed to say that I fondle wood. It's meant to be touched and my favorite finish, Waterlox, is a hand-rubbed finish, so it works out well. -- Experience is a good teacher, but she send in terrific bills. -- Minna Thomas Antrim RonB 14.02.11 10:45.