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The Military Sale: Medals, Orders, Decorations & Militaria
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The Military Sale: Medals, Orders, Decorations & Militaria

Auction dates
29 May 2014 10:30 BST
Viewing dates
25 May 2014 11:00 - 16:00 BST
27 May 2014 09:30 - 17:30 BST
28 May 2014 09:30 - 17:30 BST
29 May 2014 09:30 - 09:30 BST
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An English Transitional Rapier, 17th Century with a 81cm tapering blade with remnants of gold
Lot 241
An English Transitional Rapier, 17th Century with a 81cm tapering blade with remnants of gold
750 GBP
1,000 - 1,200 GBP
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A Dutch Wheel-Lock Holster Pistol, Early 17th Century with a 39cm octagonal barrel, short tang
Lot 242
A Dutch Wheel-Lock Holster Pistol, Early 17th Century with a 39cm octagonal barrel, short tang
3,200 GBP
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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A Fine German Wheel-Lock Sporting Carbine 17th Century with a 63cm swamped sighted barrel engraved
Lot 243
A Fine German Wheel-Lock Sporting Carbine 17th Century with a 63cm swamped sighted barrel engraved
6,500 GBP
8,000 - 10,000 GBP
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A Saxon Miner`s Guild Axe Late 17th / Early 18th Century with flat brass head of characteristic
Lot 244
A Saxon Miner`s Guild Axe Late 17th / Early 18th Century with flat brass head of characteristic
320 GBP
500 - 700 GBP
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A Dutch Hunting Sword With Ivory Grip the 69cm slightly curved fullered blade, double-edged
Lot 245
A Dutch Hunting Sword With Ivory Grip the 69cm slightly curved fullered blade, double-edged
550 GBP
800 - 1,200 GBP
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A Fine Decorative French Hunting Sword by Thomas of Paris, 19th Century with a 47.5cm double-edged
Lot 246
A Fine Decorative French Hunting Sword by Thomas of Paris, 19th Century with a 47.5cm double-edged
1,000 GBP
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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A German Hunting Sword 18th Century with a tapering double-edged blade, square at the ricasso,
Lot 247
A German Hunting Sword 18th Century with a tapering double-edged blade, square at the ricasso,
150 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A German Hunting Sword Late 18th / Early 19th Century with a 62.5cm slightly curved blade double-
Lot 248
A German Hunting Sword Late 18th / Early 19th Century with a 62.5cm slightly curved blade double-
180 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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Sir Thomas Bullen, 1st Earl of Wiltshire, 1st Earl of Ormond KG, KB (c. 1477 - 12 March 1539) - A
Lot 249
Sir Thomas Bullen, 1st Earl of Wiltshire, 1st Earl of Ormond KG, KB (c. 1477 - 12 March 1539) - A
380 GBP
500 - 700 GBP
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A Pair of South American Steel Stirrups nickel-plated with floral decorated roundels, 20cm high.
Lot 250
A Pair of South American Steel Stirrups nickel-plated with floral decorated roundels, 20cm high.
40 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A Pair of Cast Iron Mexican Stirrups with pierced decoration at the foot, together with a Mexican
Lot 251
A Pair of Cast Iron Mexican Stirrups with pierced decoration at the foot, together with a Mexican
70 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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An Indo-Persian Gilt-Brass Mounted Scarlet Leather Horse Harness with silver-plated bit, and stud
Lot 252
An Indo-Persian Gilt-Brass Mounted Scarlet Leather Horse Harness with silver-plated bit, and stud
380 GBP
500 - 700 GBP
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A Continental Heavy Cavalry Sword, 19th Century with a 91cm curved blade double-edged at the tip and
Lot 253
A Continental Heavy Cavalry Sword, 19th Century with a 91cm curved blade double-edged at the tip and
175 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A Continental Heavy Cavalry Sword, 19th Century with a 91cm curved blade double-edged at the tip and
Lot 254
A Continental Heavy Cavalry Sword, 19th Century with a 91cm curved blade double-edged at the tip and
170 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A Belgian Officer`s Sword by Keepens & Maillard of Brussels with an 83.5cm straight pipe-backed
Lot 255
A Belgian Officer`s Sword by Keepens & Maillard of Brussels with an 83.5cm straight pipe-backed
220 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A German Cavalry Basket Hilted Sword, 19th Century with a 86cm broad straight double-edged
Lot 256
A German Cavalry Basket Hilted Sword, 19th Century with a 86cm broad straight double-edged
320 GBP
500 - 700 GBP
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A Smallsword Steel Hilt, 19th Century with a short scrolling quillon, the knuckle-guard
Lot 257
A Smallsword Steel Hilt, 19th Century with a short scrolling quillon, the knuckle-guard
70 GBP
100 - 120 GBP
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A Spanish M1876 Artilleria Dagger, with a 26cm decorated blade, marked `Artilleria Fabrica De Toledo
Lot 258
A Spanish M1876 Artilleria Dagger, with a 26cm decorated blade, marked `Artilleria Fabrica De Toledo
220 GBP
80 - 100 GBP
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An Unusually Large Folding Knife with a 43cm slightly curved steel blade swelling towards the point,
Lot 259
An Unusually Large Folding Knife with a 43cm slightly curved steel blade swelling towards the point,
550 GBP
600 - 700 GBP
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A Rare Victorian Warwickshire Rifle Volunteers Infantry Officer`s Sword By Reeves, Toledo Works,
Lot 260
A Rare Victorian Warwickshire Rifle Volunteers Infantry Officer`s Sword By Reeves, Toledo Works,
500 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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An 1895 Pattern Drummer`s Sword MKII - ERII, regulation pattern, lacking scabbard.
Lot 261
An 1895 Pattern Drummer`s Sword MKII - ERII, regulation pattern, lacking scabbard.
50 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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An Artillery Officer`s Sword by Wilkinson No.64416 of regulation pattern with an etched polished
Lot 262
An Artillery Officer`s Sword by Wilkinson No.64416 of regulation pattern with an etched polished
280 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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An 1821 Pattern Royal Artillery Officer`s Sword GRV of regulation specification, with etched blade
Lot 263
An 1821 Pattern Royal Artillery Officer`s Sword GRV of regulation specification, with etched blade
260 GBP
120 - 150 GBP
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An 1828 Pattern Highland Infantry Officer`s Broadsword GRV regulation specification with double-
Lot 264
An 1828 Pattern Highland Infantry Officer`s Broadsword GRV regulation specification with double-
350 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A Japanese Katana with a 65cm single-edged blade, plain tang pierced with a single hole, pierced
Lot 265
A Japanese Katana with a 65cm single-edged blade, plain tang pierced with a single hole, pierced
180 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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A Japanese Wakizashi with a slightly curved 46cm blade, plain tang pierced with two holes, pierced
Lot 266
A Japanese Wakizashi with a slightly curved 46cm blade, plain tang pierced with two holes, pierced
300 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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A Japanese Menpo and Yodare-kake, Edo Period of iron and leather construction with a typical brown
Lot 267
A Japanese Menpo and Yodare-kake, Edo Period of iron and leather construction with a typical brown
850 GBP
1,200 - 1,500 GBP
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A Japanese Katana with a curved 55cm single-edged blade, plain tang pierced with two holes,
Lot 268
A Japanese Katana with a curved 55cm single-edged blade, plain tang pierced with two holes,
180 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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An Indo-Persian Parrying Shield (Mandu) 19th Century of hide construction mounted with decorated
Lot 269
An Indo-Persian Parrying Shield (Mandu) 19th Century of hide construction mounted with decorated
50 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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An Indian Ankus, 19th Century of characteristic form, the head bearing remnants of etched
Lot 270
An Indian Ankus, 19th Century of characteristic form, the head bearing remnants of etched
60 GBP
100 - 120 GBP
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A Rare Indian `Scissor` Dagger Kater, 19th Century of characteristic form with a concealed 19cm
Lot 271
A Rare Indian `Scissor` Dagger Kater, 19th Century of characteristic form with a concealed 19cm
550 GBP
800 - 1,000 GBP
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A Rare Highly Decorated Child`s Indian Sword (Talwar) 19th Century with a 38cm curved single-edged
Lot 272
A Rare Highly Decorated Child`s Indian Sword (Talwar) 19th Century with a 38cm curved single-edged
500 GBP
900 - 1,000 GBP
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A Very Fine Indian Presentation Sabre 19th Century with a 72cm curved blade, profusely inlaid with
Lot 273
A Very Fine Indian Presentation Sabre 19th Century with a 72cm curved blade, profusely inlaid with
2,800 GBP
3,500 - 4,000 GBP
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A Indonesian Kris, 19th Century with a tapering 44cm Damascus steel, double-edged blade formed
Lot 274
A Indonesian Kris, 19th Century with a tapering 44cm Damascus steel, double-edged blade formed
200 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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An Italian `Vendetta` Folding Knife 19th Century with a 21cm steel blade, brass mounts, and horn and
Lot 275
An Italian `Vendetta` Folding Knife 19th Century with a 21cm steel blade, brass mounts, and horn and
150 GBP
200 - 250 GBP
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A Turkish Dagger (Kard) 19th Century with a 19.5cm single-edged tapering steel blade, decorated with
Lot 276
A Turkish Dagger (Kard) 19th Century with a 19.5cm single-edged tapering steel blade, decorated with
280 GBP
400 - 500 GBP
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A Persian Dagger (Kard) 19th Century with a 20cm single-edged Damascus blade, horn grip retained
Lot 277
A Persian Dagger (Kard) 19th Century with a 20cm single-edged Damascus blade, horn grip retained
200 GBP
200 - 250 GBP
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A Persian Dagger (Kard) 19th Century with a 18.5cm single-edged steel blade, decorated with gold
Lot 278
A Persian Dagger (Kard) 19th Century with a 18.5cm single-edged steel blade, decorated with gold
200 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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An Indian Katar, 18th Century with a tapering 25cm blade formed with a reinforced point and
Lot 279
An Indian Katar, 18th Century with a tapering 25cm blade formed with a reinforced point and
220 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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An Indo-Persian Flintlock Blunderbuss with a 40cm chisel decorated barrel
Lot 280
An Indo-Persian Flintlock Blunderbuss with a 40cm chisel decorated barrel
100 GBP
100 - 120 GBP
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A North African Snaphaunce Gun, 19th Century, with a tapering 100cm barrel, retained by ten
Lot 281
A North African Snaphaunce Gun, 19th Century, with a tapering 100cm barrel, retained by ten
460 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A Javanese Kris of traditional form with a wavy 33cm double edged blade, carved bone grip,
Lot 282
A Javanese Kris of traditional form with a wavy 33cm double edged blade, carved bone grip,
70 GBP
120 - 150 GBP
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A Javanese Kris of traditional form with a wavy 31cm double edged blade, carved wooden `figural`
Lot 283
A Javanese Kris of traditional form with a wavy 31cm double edged blade, carved wooden `figural`
70 GBP
120 - 150 GBP
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A Javanese Kris of traditional form with a wavy 35cm double edged blade, carved wooden grip, in
Lot 284
A Javanese Kris of traditional form with a wavy 35cm double edged blade, carved wooden grip, in
70 GBP
100 - 120 GBP
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A Good Dyak Headhunter`s Sword Mandau of traditional form, with an inlaid swollen hollow ground
Lot 285
A Good Dyak Headhunter`s Sword Mandau of traditional form, with an inlaid swollen hollow ground
320 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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An Indian Matchlock Musket Late 18th Century with a tapering barrel with a fluted vase-shaped
Lot 286
An Indian Matchlock Musket Late 18th Century with a tapering barrel with a fluted vase-shaped
240 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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A Rare Pair of Indian Bazu Bands, 18th Century of tapering gutter-shaped pointed main-plates
Lot 287
A Rare Pair of Indian Bazu Bands, 18th Century of tapering gutter-shaped pointed main-plates
380 GBP
500 - 700 GBP
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A Fine Silver-Mounted Caucasian Dagger, Kindjal 19th Century with a 27.5cm fullered blade, silver
Lot 288
A Fine Silver-Mounted Caucasian Dagger, Kindjal 19th Century with a 27.5cm fullered blade, silver
480 GBP
700 - 900 GBP
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An African Assegai Type Throwing Spear 186cm long, double bladed, on wooden haft.
Lot 289
An African Assegai Type Throwing Spear 186cm long, double bladed, on wooden haft.
90 GBP
120 - 150 GBP
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An Unusual African Ceremonial Dagger with a 26cm broad ground blade swelling towards the point,
Lot 290
An Unusual African Ceremonial Dagger with a 26cm broad ground blade swelling towards the point,
95 GBP
100 - 120 GBP
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An African Axe with a large 27cm blade, punch decorated and cast with masks, on a 40cm skin-
Lot 291
An African Axe with a large 27cm blade, punch decorated and cast with masks, on a 40cm skin-
200 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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An Indo-Persian Gilt Brass Pierced Sword Scabbard Mount 19th Century decorated with scrolling bird
Lot 292
An Indo-Persian Gilt Brass Pierced Sword Scabbard Mount 19th Century decorated with scrolling bird
70 GBP
80 - 100 GBP
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[SOUTH AFRICA] A South African Zulu War or Boer War Period Fighting Stick, of elongated form,
Lot 293
[SOUTH AFRICA] A South African Zulu War or Boer War Period Fighting Stick, of elongated form,
110 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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An Afghan Flintlock Musket of typical form with a 73cm tapering barrel flared at the end, steel lock
Lot 294
An Afghan Flintlock Musket of typical form with a 73cm tapering barrel flared at the end, steel lock
260 GBP
120 - 150 GBP
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An Afghan Flintlock Musket of typical form with a 100cm tapering barrel flared at the end, steel
Lot 295
An Afghan Flintlock Musket of typical form with a 100cm tapering barrel flared at the end, steel
320 GBP
120 - 150 GBP
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A Good Pair of Continental Flintlock Holster Pistols with 24cm two-stage barrels with moulded
Lot 296
A Good Pair of Continental Flintlock Holster Pistols with 24cm two-stage barrels with moulded
4,800 GBP
6,000 - 10,000 GBP
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A Decorative French Silver Mounted Flintlock Sporting Gun Circa 1800 with a 113cm two-stage
Lot 297
A Decorative French Silver Mounted Flintlock Sporting Gun Circa 1800 with a 113cm two-stage
2,400 GBP
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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A Pair of Balkan Flintlock Pistols, Circa 1780 with 22cm two-stage swamped barrels, signed and
Lot 298
A Pair of Balkan Flintlock Pistols, Circa 1780 with 22cm two-stage swamped barrels, signed and
2,200 GBP
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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A Belgian Percussion Pocket Pistol with a 10.5cm octagonal barrel, the box-lock action engraved with
Lot 299
A Belgian Percussion Pocket Pistol with a 10.5cm octagonal barrel, the box-lock action engraved with
180 GBP
120 - 150 GBP
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A Rare Greek Balkan Silver Cartridge Box 18th/19th Century of characteristic form the outer face and
Lot 300
A Rare Greek Balkan Silver Cartridge Box 18th/19th Century of characteristic form the outer face and
1,300 GBP
800 - 1,200 GBP
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