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#490 – Pair of British Officers Binoculars Sait to Have Been Used by Lieutenant General Sir Frederick Browning, Commander of the Airborne Division at the Battle of Arnhem (Лот: 1945)
Pair of British Officers Binoculars Sait to Have Been Used by Lieutenant General Sir Frederick Browning, Commander of the Airborne Division at the Battle of Arnhem, the binoculars are a standard pair of officers binoculars made by Ross, London and originally issued to R M E Reaves Leicestershire regiment, with the case having his details impressed to the lid and details scratched to the body of the binoculars. They are accompanied by a handwritten letter from the child of Reaves, ‘This pair of Ross binoculars were, I believe standard army issue to commissioned officers in the 1914-1918 war. When hostilities ceased, he was permitted to keep them. These binoculars saw service on the Western Front and again at Gallipoli. At a government request for all items of use in warfare, he surrendered them in 1940. He took the case to have his name and address stamped. Never thinking that he would see them again, his delight was incredible when he received them, together with a letter of thanks from General Browning, C.O of the Airborne Division (husband of the novelist Daphne du Maurier) and he has used them during the landings at Arnhem. Since coming into my hands, they have been used for more peaceful and recreational activities’. The letter is signed and letter has printed address in Gloucestershire. We have not been able to confirm or deny the history mentioned in this letter.General Sir Frederick Browning was probably the most important officer in the history of the British Airborne forces. During WW2 Browning commanded the 1st Airborne Division and I Airborne Corps and was also the deputy commander of First Allied Airborne Army during Operation Market Garden in September 1944. During the planning for this operation, he was alleged to have said: “I think we might be going a bridge too far.” In December 1944 he became Chief of Staff of Admiral Lord Louis Mountbatten’s South East Asia Command. From September 1946 to January 1948, he was Military Secretary of the War Office.
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#491 – Rare WW2 Royal Observer Corps Kodak Haze Screen (Лот: 1946)
Rare WW2 Royal Observer Corps Kodak Haze Screen, the wooden handheld screen with three sections of coloured glass to the centre. Frame is stamped ‘KODAK HAZE SCREEN FOR AERIAL OBSERVATION KODAK LTD LONDON, MADE IN ENGLAND’. Much of the blackened stain finish remains to the woodwork. Many photographs exist of these items being used by members of the Royal Observer Corps.
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#492 – WW2 Royal Air Force Aircrew Issue Whistle (Лот: 1947)
WW2 Royal Air Force Aircrew Issue Whistle, fine example of a plated thunderer type whistle with Air Ministry crowned AM mark to one side and stores reference to the other side. Some wear to the plated finish. Issued to RAF aircrew for attracting attention if having to bail out in the sea.
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#493 – Inert WW2 British No68 Anti-Tank Grenade (Лот: 1948)
Inert WW2 British No68 Anti-Tank Grenade, fine example stamped to the fin ‘No68 AT 1/L 1942’. All removable parts. Grey paint finish to the body. This lot is a inert lot and is legal and safe to own in the UK. We are not able to offer post and packing on this lot. Please note only available to clients bidding from the UK who can arrange collection.
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#495 – WW2 American 48 Stars Battle Flag Believed to Have Been Flown on the Landing Craft 489 (LCI-489) During the Normandy Landings (D-Day) 6th June 1944 (Лот: 1950)
WW2 American 48 Stars Battle Flag Believed to Have Been Flown on the Landing Craft 489 (LCI-489) During the Normandy Landings (D-Day) 6th June 1944, the very well worn large stars and stripes cotton multipiece flag with the enforced edge having black inked stamp ‘L.C.I 489’. The flag has stains and tears, showing real service wear. Measures 345 x 175cms approx.Landing Craft Infantry 489, arrived in the United Kingdom in early 1944. On the 6th June 1944, the ship was tasked with delivering troops from the 1st Infantry Division to Omaha beach at the beginning of the allied landings. The ship saw heavy combat during the initial landings as it was fired upon by the German forces defending the beach, many of the troops they tried to unload were instant casualties. The ship suffered damage during the first wave of landings and had to be repaired in the water, once the ship was able to be moved, it began to make its return to the main fleet. The ship then made two more trips, landing troops on the beach. After the initial invasion, the ship continued to supply the allied held beachhead until 25th June 1944. The ship was so badly damaged due to the invasion, that it was eventually declared not fit for service and was returned to the USA. Another flag from this ship is believed to have been sold, but we would assume that it would have had more than one. Other than the ink stamping, we have not been provided with any details of provenance, sold on this basis.
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#736 – French Imperial Cuirassiers Breast and Backplate (Лот: 3955)
French Imperial Cuirassiers Breast and Backplate, heavy breastplate engraved Manufre Rle de Klingenthal mai 1832 1Te 1 1reNo. 138 and with assorted manufacturer’s stamps, up-turned edges and fitted with brass studs to retain the (missing) leather liner; together with closely similar backplate, similarly etched inscription (not matching), complete with leather waist belt and shoulder straps with brass chains and end plates. Good condition.
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#738 – Pair of British Victorian Leather Boots (Лот: 3957)
Pair of British Victorian Leather Boots, black leather with gilt tooled tailors details to the inside; officers undress cross belt with brocade top; bullion dress sword knot; dress helmet fittings; Imperial German Wurttemberg tailors box for a brocade belt or accoutrement; German dagger parts, plus other items. Various conditions and periods.
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#739 – Victorian Royal Army Medical Corps Officers Pouch (Лот: 3958)
Victorian Royal Army Medical Corps Officers Pouch, being black leather pouch with two bands of wire decoration, gilt metal crowned cipher. Leather securing strap and gilt metal belt fittings. Accompanied by the gilt metal fittings from the officers cross belt. Some wear but generally good condition.
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#741 – Telescope Once the Property of Admiral of the Fleet R J B Keyes, 1st Baron Keyes GCB, KCVO, CMG, DSO (Лот: 3960)
Telescope Once the Property of Admiral of the Fleet R J B Keyes, 1st Baron Keyes GCB, KCVO, CMG, DSO, the plated telescope was made by Ross London, No 22893, engraved to the body ‘R J B Keyes’ in script. Leather covering to the body and the lens cap, this is well worn and damaged. The telescope shows real wear. In need of some restoration. Roger John Brownlow Keyes had a very long and eventful career in the Royal Navy. He joined as a junior officer and took part in anti-slavery operations and was present during the Boxer Rebellion in China. He was said to be one of the first men to climb over the Peeking walls to break through to the besieged diplomatic legations to free them. During WW1, he was involved in many of the major naval actions, including the Dardanelles campaign, the Dover Patrol and the famous naval division raids on Zeebrugge and Ostend. In WW2 he also played an important role with finally being made director of Combined Operations, being responsible for the training and operations led by the commandos.
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#742 – W Ottway & Co Day and Night Sight (Лот: 3961)
W Ottway & Co Day and Night Sight, polished brass optical sight with original lens cap. Stamped to the body ‘No27 W. OTTWAY & Co ORION WORKS EALING V P 5to15 DAY & NIGHT SIGHT PATENT 1907’. Complete with mount fitting. Accompanied by a pair of Ross London naval officers binoculars housed in leather carry case, no lid to case, optics a little dirty. (2 items)
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#743 – WW1 British Officers Compass and Pocket Watch Set (Лот: 3962)
WW1 British Officers Compass and Pocket Watch Set, the compass is housed in its original brown leather case with manufacturers stamp of Ford Sherington Ltd, Sydney, and date of 1915. Compass is engraved to the original owner ‘A L Holmes R.F.A’. Pocket watch by G Bartlet & Son, Aldershot and housed in brown leather case. Good set.