Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 35

Manuscript and Collectibles Auction

Other Militaria

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 397		A fine Victorian era British Honourable Artillery Company sword. This attractive Honourable Artillery Company sword, from one of the earliest and most famous British fighting units, dates from the second half of the 19th century. The steel blade has an overall length of 36 1/2 inches and is etched decorated with vine leaf motifs and "HAC" on both sides and maker marked on the ricasso "F.H. James. New Bond St London". The gilt bronze guard is decorated with a flaming grenade design and the grip is bronze wrapped dark fish skin. The scabbard of 31 1/2 inches length in brown leather with gilt brass fittings, has a half inch leather band 11 inches from the bottom suggestive of an old repair. The blade in handsome overall condition with only mild signs of wear and age toning from some light rust nicely cleaned long ago. Also included is the original sword belt of burgundy leather and silver bullion thread with silvered buckles, this complete and in good condition. Estimated Value $500 - 750. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $546
Lot 398		A late Victorian uniform ensemble of an Artillery Major. Consists of a Royal Artillery tunic in black wool felt with red piping and highly decorated sleeves and collar in silver and gold bullion thread and epaullets in silver with a gold crown rank insignia of a major, and matching trousers with red side stripes. The tunic in nice condition outside, though worn inside, and the trousers excellent. Included are two forms of headgear; a field service cap with RA insignia in silver, possibly original to the uniform when the recipient was in lower rank, and a blue wool helmet of an officer in the Lancashire Artillery Volunteers in blue wool with silvered helmet plate and fittings, this possibly original to the uniform as well. The helmet plate is in excellent condition but the helmet shows wear from age and use including some minor moth holes and some leather loss to the back banding of the brim which is nevertheless complete. The interior canvas is complete as is the sweat band, though worn from use. The lot also includes two unrelated uniform items of a Victorian era officer, i.e. a red and silver shoulder sash and leather and silver thread belt with buckle having a lion standing on a crown, these both in good used condition. Total of six items. Estimated Value $1,250 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,610
Lot 399		British Naval Sword by Wilkinson. A British Navy Dress sword from the reign of Queen Elizabeth II. The 37 inch steel etched and decorated blade marked "By Appointment To H.M. Queen Elizabeth II Sword Cutlers Wilkinson Sword Ltd Made In England." The guard in heavily gilt bronze decorated with a crowned anchor has a lion head pommel and lion mane backstrap, with the grip in gilt wire wrapped white sharkskin, all this in excellent condition. The blade, numbered "94906" in nice overall condition but for about 3 inches of the blade tip which shows considerable rust (now cleaned), and a few minor nicks. The 32 inch scabbard in black leather with gilt bronze fittings shows wear to the leather portions. Estimated Value $350 - 450. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $431
Lot 400		Order of Merit of the Italian Republic. Third Class Neck Badge of a Commander of the Order, in gilt silver and enamels, with mural crown suspension. By S. Johnson, Milan & Rome. Mounted on the complete original cravat with ties and in Johnson's green leather plush case of issue. Also includes the original award document, dated Feb. 1956, to Doctor Heinz Trutzschler Von Falkenstein, Ministerial Director General of Cultural Affairs at the Foreign Ministry, with chancellery signatures and blind seal of the order. The case with a few minor exterior flaws but the insignia & ribbon are Choice Nearly Mint State. Estimated Value $225 - 275. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold