20th Sep, 2023 10:30 GMT/BST
Militaria & Ethnographica
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A Late 19th Century Bagpipe Banner to 72nd Duke of Albany's (1st Seaforth Highlanders), in cream gros grain silk with bullion thread fringed borders, one side appliqued and embroidered with the regimental badge, the opposing side with ribbon banners embroidered with Battle Honours for MYSORE, CARNATIC, HINDOOSTAN, PETWAR, SEBASTAPOL, CAPE OF GOOD HOPE, EGYPT, KABUL, SOUTH AFRICA, CHARASTAN, INDIA, KANDAHAR, TEL-EL-KEBIR and AFGHANISTAN, all centred by the crest of a dexter cubit arm holding a cross crosslet over the legend SEMPER PARATUS (Always Ready), 60cm by 40cm
Auction: Militaria & Ethnographica, 20th Sep, 2023
The sale will offer a range of good medals, including a rare silver medal struck to commemorate the death of Captain James Cook, and a Second World War MM Group of Eight Medals, awarded to Corporal Frank Shepherd of the 1st-5th Battalion the Queen’s Royal Regiment.
Amongst a good offering of militaria in the sale is a Victorian 1847 Pattern Gilt Brass Helmet to an Officer 4th Royal Irish Dragoon Guards, a First World War Cameron Highlander’s Kilt and Sash which belonged to Private George Potts Brown, and an Early 19th Century Naval Officer’s Dirk.
A rare 19th Century Percussion Single Barrel Big Game Rifle by William Powell & Son of Birmingham leads a selection of fine guns in the sale, also of note are a Pair of 19th Century 40 Bore Side-by-Side Double Barrel Percussion Travelling Pistols.
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Tuesday 19 September 10am-5pm and the morning of sale from 8am
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