Military Memorabilia

Incredibly rare, possibly one of only a handful in existence. The Dewey Land Parade was held in New York City on September 30th, 1899 in honour of Admiral George Dewey on his return from the Battle of Manila Bay (Spanish -...

In good condition, small dent to canister. NOTE. Selling as UNTESTED and as is. It is strongly recommended that if it is intended to be used, it is first examined by expert / professional.

Ex estate, no other history is known about the items apart from the fact he emigrated to Australia, the 2 large medals are not engraved to the rim.  

Appears to have been made by  E R WATTS & SON, LONDON  with serial number 16485. The Australian retailer was N H Seward, Melbourne. Comes in original leather case, note that the lid of the case is detached. Re the level, it’s...

Needs a good clean / dry clean, very musty. Size 22, 120cms high, 52cm across from armpit to armpit    

 

Ex estate. All of what is seen in the photos was contained in a tin and include 3 sets of dog tags, buttons, badges, patches, personel items, ephemera & booklets. The 4 patches across the top are scarce ... 2/1st Fortress Engineers,...

The 3 FOBS were all won by the same person  SGT. W STAINES  and are all dated 1908 and all appear to have been won in Queensland. 2 are 9ct gold & the other Sterling Silver. The combined weight of the gold FOBS is approx 14.7 grams...

Weighs approx 7.6 grams and is English ring size T. There is wear consistent with age and the band is slightly out of shape. No history is known about the item. The band is stamped BASTIAN STERLING.

Assuming they were brothers, if so a RARE find, Boer War brother medals would not be common. #73 Pte T G Cole, 1st Coy. Wilts IMP. Yeo & #64 Pte G F Cole, 1st Coy. Wilts IMP. Yeo. Both with 2 bars exactly the same, Orange Free State...

The largest is 24mm x 19mm, all pin holes are bent. Nice lot !!

Possibly the only one remaining from the occasion. Read the Menu, quite funny. 17cms x 22cms, creasing, marks, some tears, but a great collectable.

Possibly the only one remaining from the occasion. Read the Menu, quite funny. 17cms x 22cms, creasing, marks, some tears, but a great collectable.

The writing to the back of one appears to be   L/Cpl Matthews W C on duty in cabin 45, main deck.  Batman (then unknown signature)  Of course a BATMAN in war time is a soldier assigned to a commissioned officer as a...

Measures 8.5cms high x 7.9cms wide, very minor wear & losses. No history is known about the item apart from the fact that it was found with Australian WW2 items.

Appears to be drawn on a silk like material. Image is 16cms x 10cms excluding tassled edge. A few small holes otherwise nice condition. No history is known about the item.

You can just make out a stamp date of 1943. Excellent condition, looks like surplus stock. Approx 26cms high x 15cms wide.

Excluding the tassles it measures 41cms x 43cms, creases / folds, some rust marks, otherwise very nice condition.