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4746 SHIPWRECK COIN: WRECK OF THE ROOSWIJK. 1739. 8 Reals Piece of eight cob. No date, Mexico mint. Recovered from the Dutch East Indiaman Rooswijk which sand off the English coast on the treacherous Goodwin Sands with the loss of all hands, December 1739. Recovered 2005. Comes with a COA. Grade II- $350 4747 SHIPWRECK COIN: WRECK OF THE DUTCH EAST INDIA COMPANY SHIP "ROOSWIJK." Mexico 1729 8 Reales (piece of eight). C/W COA. The Dutch East Indiaman (VOC) Rooswicjk sank off the English coast on the treacherous Goodwin sands with loss of all hands during the month of December 1739. The Rooswijk was carrying cargo which included silver, spice and silver ingots for trading in the East Indies. The ship was heavily armed with 30 guns & her displacement was approx 850 tonnes. Grade II- $350 4748 SHIPWRECK COIN FROM THE WRECK OF THE DUTCH EAST INDIAMAN. TVLIEGENTHART (THE FLYING HART). Ducatton coin biscuit. The T'Vliegenthart, built in Middleburg for the Zeeland chamber of the VOC (Verenige Oost-Indishe Compagne) was 145ft long with a 36ft beam, her displacement was 850 tons and she was armed with 42 guns. Bound for Batavia in the East Indies, the T'Vliegenthart was lost off the coast of Holland with all hands shortly after leaving port on the 3rd February 1735. Still a solid coin, but with heavy sea water corrosion. C/w COA. Grade II- $100 4749 SHIPWRECK COIN FROM THE WRECK OF THE DUTCH EAST INDIAMAN T'VLIEGENTHART (THE FLYING HART). Ducatton Coin biscuit. The T'Vliegenthart', built in Middleburg for the Zeeland chamber of the VOC (Verenige Oost-Indishe Compagne) was 145ft long with a 36ft beam, her displacement was 850 tons and she was armed with 42 guns. Bound for Batavia in the East Indies, the T'Vliegenthart was lost off the coast of Holland with all hands shortly after leaving port on the 3rd February 1735. Still a solid coin, but with heavy sea water corrosion. C/w COA. Grade II- $100 ETHNOGRAPHICAL ARTIFACTS AFRICA 4750 AFRICA CIRCA 1930s EARLY 1940s TRIBAL AXE. Congo region. Black ebony handle terminating with a small section of ivory or bone to it's base. The top of the handle flares out and has circular designs carved into each side. The thin steel blade fits through a slot in the top of the handle. Axe head length is 17.5cms. Length of handle is approx 38cms. Grade II- $125 4751 AFRICA LATE 1800'S - EARLY 1900'S TUAREG LANCE. An old hand- forged iron lance of the type called 'Allar'. Spear pointed lance head with a central median ridge, sharp blade edges and originally with 2 lower barbs, one now missing. Length of lance blade is approx. 26cms. Another 16cms below the lance blade, on the iron shaft are another 2 barbs. Bands of brass rings are inserted at intervals along the entire length of the tubular iron shaft. The bottom 50cm of the lance is flatted out and terminates in a flared section with a reasonalby sharpe edge. There is a brass circular disc affixed tothe shaft which divides the flattened section from the tubular section. O/a length is 207.5cm. A well made old lance from the Sahara region. Grade II- $595 4752 AFRICA EARLY 20th CENTURY SPEAR. This spear is approx. 138cm long, the socket head head is 33cm long with a leaf shaped blade 22cm long. The spear head is very well forged with a few medial ridge running through the blade with hollow forged fullers, a sharp point and fine, sharp, bevelled cutting edges. The thin shaft is made from a dark bramble like wood and is in VGC, considering its age and diameter. There is a twisted steel counter balance attached to the base of the shaft. A good, complete and unusual quality spear. Grade II $350 4753 AFRICA EARLY 20TH CENTURY ZULU THROWING SPEAR. A well made spear with an o/a length of 139cms. The spear head measures 30cms with an 18cms long blade which is slightly bent. The light coloured timber shaft is a sturdy hand knapped example. To the base is a section of shrunken hide and 8cms of wrapped iron bindings. To the top of the shaft is a section of shrunken cowhide which secures the spear head in place. A good sturdy example of the type. Grade II- $350 4754 AFRICA 19th CENTURY ZULU KNOBKERRIE. A 74cms long timber shaft witha small bulbous timber head, this now showing some minor age cracks. The shaft and head are made from a length of two toned timber, this being a rich, dark brown anda contrasting very light/plae colour. A very attractive knobkerrie. Grade II- $450 4755 AFRICA 19th CENTURY ZULU KNOBKERRIE. Possibly a child's example or an Officer's swagger stick, but not a fighting example. A well made example with a light and dark brown grain to the timber. A think timber shaft approximately 69cms long with a very small bulbous head. A slither of timber has broken off the base of the shaft on one side, which appears to have happened a very long time ago, o/w the knobkerrie is in G/C. Grade II- $195 4756 AFRICA LATE 19th CENTURY BEADED KNOBBERY. Wooden shaft and ball end. Covered in a geometric bead decoration of green, blue, red, black and white. Now with areas of bead lost. O/A length is 100cm. Grade III+ $200 4757 AFRICA 20th CENTURY ZULU AXE/CLUB. 50cm long wooden handle with an elongated, oval shaped club head which tapers to a flat, cut-off style end which has a small circular hole drilled into it. Protruding from the other end of the club head is a 12cm long steel axehead with a 6cm wide blade. This was one of a number of weapons confiscated by authorities during a localised Zulu uprising in 1928. Grade II $195 4758 AFRICA ZULU KNOBKERRIE. A light coloured timber example timber example with a length of 79cms. Appears to have seen use, the bulbous head with an old shallow depression mark to one side. This was one of a number of weapons confiscated by authorities during a localised Zulu uprising in 1928 but this example is a much earlier made piece. Grade II $350 4759 AFRICA 20th CENTURY ZULU SPEAR. Steel, leaf shaped blade 19cm long and 3.5cm at it's widest point with a circular steel tang protruding for 13cm from the wooden shaft. The tangfits into the wooden shaft (old split marks to either side of the shaft where the tang has been inserted) and has a short length of hide binding, this now with some hair loss and deterioration. Thick wooden shaft, approx, 95cm long. O/a length approx. 126.5cm. This spear is one of a number of weapons that were confiscated by the authorities during a localised Zulu uprising in 1928. A period made spear although the blade could be much older. Grade II- $200 4760 AFRICA ZULU SPEAR. Narrow leaf shaped steel blade, 14.5cms long and 2.3cms at it's widest point, with a 28cm long, circular steel tang, the bottom 11cm fitted into the wooden shaft and securely held in place by two intricately woven sections of fine steel wire. The wooden shaft, made from a light coloured timber, now shows a pleasing age patina. The spear appears to have seen some use as the bottom section of the tang has partially protruded through the wooden shaft but is still held firmly in place by the lower binding. Still a nice looking example. O/a length is 135.4cms. This spear is one of a number of weapons confiscated by the authorities diring a localised Zulu uprising in 1928 although it appears to have been made much earlier. Grade II- $350 TOYS 4761 GB W BRITAINS NO.40194 1815 BRITISH INFANTRY WITH SERGEANT (8 PIECE) basic style moulded from original dies. New in box. Grade I $45 4762 GB W.BRITAIN NO.17462 "SEIZE THE DAY" 4 PIECE SET. Depicts 3 American infantrymen with a trailer (used for towing behind a Jeep). Post D-Day scene. NIB. Grade I $50 4763 GB W.BRITAINS 8864 THE DEVONSHIRE REGIMENT. 2 figures parade set. Grade I $20 4764 GB W.BRITAIN SET. NO.41106 U.S. leaders scene depicting 4 US leaders with a tent, table, flag etc. New in box. Grade I $100 4765 GERM Pre WW2 Toy Soldiers. WWI Marching German Infantry with back pack + rifle at shoulder made by Eastolin Germany Grade II- $15 4766 AUST MODERN 1:6 SCALE POLYRESIN KIT (some construction and painting required). 9th DIVISION AUSTRALIAN INFANTRYMAN TOBRUK 1941. Naked Army's Tobruk veteran wears a summer weight uniform typical of men involved in perimeter patrols during the drawn-out siege at Tobruk. His khaki shirt and shorts, steel helmet and basic webbing equipment are typical of the gear worn by Australian troops during their occupation. Ready to assemble and add your own personal touch via the painting. New in box. N.B Estimate price is the lowest bid for this item. Grade I. $100 4767 US SIDESHOW TOYS' HOGAN'S HEROES 12" FIGURE OF COLONEL HOGAN. Unopened in the original box with accessories. Some minor wear to the box. These catalogue at $150US. $50* 4768 AUST MODERN 1:6 SCALE COLD CAST BRONZE STATUETTE. "JONESY" RAAF HELICOPTR CREWMAN, VIETNAM CONFLICT. Representative of the wide variety of clothing and gear worn by helicopter crews serving during the Vietnam conflict, our figures wears the AFH-1 Ballistic helmet, 'Chickenplate' ballistic armour, 1-piece lightweight flight suit and nomex gloves. His gear is a mixture of US & Australian make and worn to help protect him from incoming fire and incidental burns and to help protect and sustain him in the event of a crash or forced landing. He carries the Browning 9mm Automatic pistol, survival knife and mesh survival vest. New is box. Grade I $100 4769 GB KING AND COUNTRY "BERLIN 38" SERIES. Joseph Gobbles speaking into microphone. New in box. Grade I $65 4770 GB KING AND COUNTRY "BERLIN 38" SERIES. SS LAH soldier presenting arms. New in box. Grade I $60 WORLD BADGES AUSTRIA 4771 AUSTRIA C1900 TO WWW1 LARGE IMPERIAL CAST METAL DOUBLE- HEADED EAGLE PLATE. Possibly for attaching to saddlery, equipment or a plaque. Gilt spread wing double-headed Imperial Eagle with Franz Joseph crest to centre. Measures approx. 120mm by 135mm. Has three lugs to the reverse (missing one) for mounting to an unknown object. Has lost some of the lustre to the gilded finish. Nice item to display with other WW1 medals, badges and insignia. GradeII $150* 4772 AUSTRIA C1900 TO WW1 OFFICER'S SHAKO PLATE. Gilt spread wing double headed Imperial Eagle with Franz Joseph crest to centre. Both lugs present to reverse. Has lost some of the lustre to the gilt finish. Small cross to the very top of the crown is missing. Still an impressive item for display. Scarce. Grade II- $150* 4773 AUSTRIAN WW1 EM'S BRASS BELT BUCKLE. Well worn example retaining clear detail to the Austrian Imperial doubled headed eagle. Some a/a dents. Pinprick size hole to the obverse. Missing the belt prongs to the reverse. Still a handsome item for display. Grade III- $100* 4774 AUSTRIA WWI PERIOD AUSTRO-HUNGARIAN 1914 TRADITIONS BADGE. G finished shield shaped badge with black, red and white enamel detail to the centre. Marked "B.S & Co" to the reverse. Missing the retaining pin. A handsome badge. Grade II-. $35 BELGIUM 4775 BELGIUM RARE WW2 VNV FLEMISH NAZI ORGANISATION ALUMINIUM CAP BADGE. Rare aluminium EM's cap badge, very much a likeness of the Luftwaffe EM's eagle and Swastika badge for the visor cap. Consists of a flying sea-mew (closely resembles the Luftwaffe eagle) clutching the VNV triangle insignia within a cogwheel. Measures approx 62mm across the wingspan of the mew. 2 prongs to the reverse for attaching to headgear. This insignia is featured on pages 66-69 of "Foreign Legions of the Third Reich" by Littlejohn 1981. Some light oxidation apparent. A very rare item for the discerning collector of WW2 badges and insignia. Scarce. Grade II- $250 CANADA 4776 CANADA WW2 Scottish Regimetal Hat badge. The Dundas Stormont and Glengary Highlanders. O/R's hat badge. K/C W/M. Grade II- $75 4777 CANADA WW1 GENERAL SERVICE HAT BADGE. Brass 2xlugs. Grade II- $70 4778 CANADA GENERAL SERVICE HAT BADGE. KC. Browning copper with lugs. Grade II- $15 4779 CANADA GENERAL SERVICE HAT BADGE. KC. Pickled copper with lugs. Grade II- $15 4780 CANADA WW1 GENERAL SERVICE HAT BADGE. Brass. 2x lugs. Grade II- $25 4781 CANADA WW2 TORONTO SCOTTISH REGIMENT BONNET BADGE. White metal (silvered), 2 x lugs. Grade II- $25 4782 CANADA WW2 ROYAL CANADIAN ARMY MEDICAL CORPS OFFICERS BZ HAT BADGE. Folding prings. Grade II+ $35 4783 CANADA WW2 ROYAL MONTREAL REGT HAT BADGE. K/C. Gilt. Grade II $25 4784 CANADA POST 1953 ROYAL NEW BRUNSWICK REGT HAT BADGE. Q/C. Gilt worn. Grade II- $20 4785 CANADA WW2 9TH ARMOURED REGT BRITISH COLUMBIA DRAGOONS HAT BADGE. Gilt. Grade II $35 4786 CANADA WW2 ROYAL CANADIAN ORDNANCE CORPS HAT BADGE. K/C brass. Grade II- $15 4787 CANADA WW2 HAT BADGE HASTINGS AND PRINCE EDWARDS REGT HAT BADGE. K/C. Grade II- $25 4788 CANADA POST 1953 ROAYL 22ND REGT HAT BADGE. Q/C. Bi-metal. Grade II+ $20 4789 CANADA WW2 CANADIAN ARMY SERVICE CORPS HAT BADGE. Grade II- $25 4790 CANADA POST 1953 PROVOST CORPS HAT BADGE. Q/C. Brass. Grade II- $15 4791 CANADA POST 1953 RCAMC HAT BADGE. Q/C. Bi-metal. Grade II+ $15 4792 CANADA WW2 CANADIAN PROVOST CORPS HAT BADGE. K/C gilt. Grade II- $25 4793 CANADA WW2 ROYAL CANADIAN ARMY PAY CORPS. K/C. Brass. Grade II- $15 4794 CANADA WW2 GENERAL SERVICE HAT BADGE. Worn gilt. Grade II- $20 4795 CANADA POST 1953 THE REGINA RIFLE REGT HAT BADGE. Q/C. Bz. Grade II+ $20 4796 CANADA WWI 79TH CAMERON HIGHLANDERS OF CANADA REGIMENT, CEF COLLAR BADGE NON-MATCHING PAIR. One brass the other bronze. K/C, 2 x lugs each. The bronze badge was made by W Scully, Montreal. Grade II- $25 4797 CANADA WW1 SINGLE BRASS SHOULDER TITLE. "C/27". 2 x lugs. GRADE II-. $10 4798 CANADA WWII CLOTH SHOULDER TITLE. "Canada" in white on olive drab cloth. Unissued. Grade II+ $25 4799 CANADA WW2 NATIONALITY TITLE. "Canada" on khaki for wear on the B/D. RFU $25 4800 CANADA WW2 ROYAL CANADIAN NAVY FLEET AIR ARM AIRCREWMAN SLEEVE BADGE FOR THE WHITE UNIFORM. Emb. in blue with white background. 65x50mm unissued condition. Grade II+ $125 4801 CANADA WW2 1943 patt RCAF Navigators half wing. A very good copy. Grade II $35 4802 CANADA WW2 RCAF Flight Engineer Half Wing Brevet. K/C. Padded type. Grade II-. $185 4803 CANADA WW2 RCAF K/C PILOTS WINGS, 1941-1943 Issue. Flat, 8 Feather Example. Pinkish/White thread RFU. Ref. pg.90 'Eagles Recalled'. Grade II. $100 4804 CANADA WW2 RCAF AIRCREW ISSUE AIR GUNNER WING. Brown 9 leaf on dark wool. Canvas backing. Unissued condition. Grade II- $150 4805 CANADA WW2 RCAF AIR GUNNER WING BADGE. K/C Embroidered on da wool. Padded, straight wing variation. Feathers unusually highlighted in black cotton. Black paper backing. Wings appear unissued. Came from very well known videon collection. Black light tested. No illumination. See P.104 "Eagles Recalled" for similar highlights of wing feathers. Removed from display board. Rare variant. Grade II+. $200 4806 CANADA PRE-WAR UNUSUAL SILVER AND GOLD BULLION WIRE BOMB AIM WING. Intricate G & S bullion crown with velvet insert and coloured jewels. Gold bullion wreath, silver B, RCAF letters and wings on black wool. Canvas back. ribbon bar pin attachment sewn to rear. Type not encounted before wartime construction. Very nice and rare. Grade II $250 4807 CANADA WW2 RCAF VERY SCARCE BULLION 'DOUBLE WING' TO NAVIGATOR BOMBADEIR. K/C, 9 feather on black wool very pronounced wreath with wings sitting high. Black linen backing. Never officially issued but some wer sold in Taylors stores and kit shops see page 97 Eagles recalled. Extreamely well manufactured in bullion wire, padded w/unusual white insert in crown age tarnish to gilt, has been displayed for some time in album or boardDefinately of age. Grade II $350 4808 CANADA POST 1953 RCASC HAT BADGE. Q/C. Bi-metal. Grade II $20 CHILE 4809 CHINA COMMUNIST CHINA PEOPLES ARMY CAP BADGE. Red painted metal star. Grade II- $25 CHINA 4810 CHINA COMMUNIST CHINESE ARMY HAT BADGE. Red Aluminium Star. No pin. Grade II. $15 CZECHOSLOVAKIA 4811 CZECH WW2 FREE CZECH ARMY IN BRITAIN. Bronze breast badge. Rectangular shape with Czech rampant lion and "we march on" "faithfull to ourselves, faithfull to Britain." 25 x 45mm. Brooch pin on reverse replaced. Rare. Grade II $250 ESTONIA 4812 ESTONIA CIRCA 1930'S TO WW2 FIREBRIGADE BADGE. Small intricate silvered w/m and enamel badge. Oval shaped measuring approx 22mm at the widest point. Consists of an oval outer wreath with a voided inner containing crossed fireman's axes with an old fireman's helmet to the centre. Small national shield to the top of the wreath. To the lower section is a tricolour shield of blue, black and white. The centre of the shield has the letters "ETL" in silvered metal. Screw back attachment to the reverse for attaching to attire. W/M screw on back plate marked "Roman Tavast" and "Tallinn." "Roman Tavast" was arrested by the Russians in 1940 and was executed in Siberia in 1942. Badge is in very fine condition showing only minor signs of wear. A fine example for display. Grade II $150 4813 ESTONIA CIRCA 1930'S TO WW2 SHIELD BADGE WITH THE ESTONIAN EAGLE. Imposing multi-piece w/m and enamel badge. Features an orange-brown enameled shield approx. 23mm wide. Separately attached to this is a w/m Estonian eagle. Eagle is clutching a sword in its left side talons and a small Estonian national shield (with 3 tiny blue enamel lions) in the other. Reverse of the badge is gilt finished. Unusually, rather than the more commonly seen method of making badges, the eagle is attached to the shield section of the badge by 3 small fine pieces of wire. Wire protrudes through the back of the shield holding the eagle firmly in place. Gilt coloured screw-on back plate marked "Roman Tavast" and "Tallinn". "Roman Tavast" was arrested by the Russians in 1940 and was executed in Siberia in 1942. A handsome item for display. Grade II. $150 4814 ESTONIA CIRCA 1930'S TO WW2 SUPERB MILITARY MARKMANSHIP AWARD. Multi-piece construction with gilt and enamel detail Consists of approx. 30mm in diameter circular rifle target, slightly vaulted. Target has white and black enamel graduations numbered from 1 to 10 in fine gilt numerals. To the top of the badge is a separately attached Estonian eagle. Eagle is clutching a sword in it's left side talons and a small Estonian national shield in the other. To the lower portion of the target is a laurel wreath with the letter 'I' to it's centre and superimposed crossed rifles. Screw back attachment to the reverse. 7 tiny rivets securing the separate sections of the obverse. Gilded reverse with the rivets of a copper coloured metal. Couple of tiny areas of gilt loss. W/m screw on back plate marked 'Roman Tavast' and 'Tallinn'. 'Roman Tavast' was arrested by the Russians in 1940 and was ececuted in Siberia in 1942. An exceptionally well crafted badge. A must have item for the collector of world badges. Grade II $250 FINLAND 4815 FINISH WW2 FINNISH MARKMANSHIP BADGE. Large white metal badg measuring approx 44mm at the widest point. Fir tree background, crossed rifles, large Finnish style swastika (Hakaristi) with a large square central rifle target superimposed over the top of badge. Screw-back device to the reverse for attaching to uniform attire, with a brass metal plate for securing. Has an individual issue number "5689" impressed to the reverse. Maker mark and place of manufacture "OY TAITO AB" in tiny lettering to the reverse also. The Finnish armed forces from 1918 to 1945 used their swastika symbol separately to the Germans (Hakenkruez), even though the 2 countries were allies during WW2. A facinating item from history. Grade II- $125 FRANCE 4816 FRANCE POST WW2 FRENCH MARINE INFANTRY BREAST BADGE. 2nd Marine Regt. Bi-metal & en. Grade II $25 4817 FRANCE PRE-WW2 (C1900-1930s) MATCHING PAIR OF FRENCH FOREIGN LEGION SHOULDER BOARDS/EPAULETTES. Dark green material over a stiffened card base. Blue wool underside with a white cotton material label. Undecipherable ink stamp to labels. Green material fringe with a faded yellow binding. Button hole and metal wire fastener to both for attaching to uniform attire. Some moth damage and wear apparent. A very difficult item. Grade II- $150 4818 FRANCE POST WW2 AIR FORCE PILOTS WINGS. Silver/gilt. 2x lugs. Made by Drago. Grade II- $50* INDIA 4819 INDIA POST 1947 ARMY SERVICE CORPS HAT BADGE. Bi-metal and enamel. 2x lugs. Grade II- $45 4820 INDIA POST 1947 12TH LANCERS HAT BADGE. Cast brass. 2 x lugs Grade II- $20 4821 INDIA POST 1947 INDIAN ARMY SERVICE CORPS HAT BADGE. Bi- metal. 2 x lugs. Grade II- $25 ITALY 4822 ITALY WW2 Artillery Em's cloth insignia for the side cap. Yellow on field grey. Some thread damage. Grade III+ $75 4823 ITALY WW2 FASCIST YOUTH (G.I.L) CROSS. Silvered brass and balck enamel (chips to en.). No ribbon. Together with a G.I.L Youth commemorative/membership badge. Round, W/M with bust of Mussolini. Grade II- $150 4824 ITALY WW2 PIONEER CORPS ENLISTED MANS BADGE. For the grey wool bustina. Grade II-. $25 4825 ITALY WW2 PIONEER CORPS ENLISTED MANS BADGE. For the grey wool bustina. Grade II-. $25 4826 ITALY WW2 CARABINIERI HAT BADGE FOR N.C.O. Large silver bullion badge on black. (VE cypher). Grade II $65 4827 ITALY WW2 CARABINIERI HAT BADGE FOR N.C.O. Large silver bullion badge on black. (VE Cypher). Grade II $65 4828 ITALY WW2 CARABINIERI HAT BADGE FOR N.C.O. Large silver bullion badge on black. (VE Cypher). Grade II $65 4829 ITALY WW2 SINGLE W/M COLLAR STAR. Screw back. Grade II- $25 4830 ITALY WW2 CARABINIERI PROFFICIENCY ARM BADGE. Bandsman/ drummer. Silver bullion on black wook. Grade II- $35 4831 ITALY WW2 ARMY MEDICAL OFFICERS BADGE LOT. Gilt bullion hat badge, gilt bullion cuff rank for Lieutenant and various medical corps army buttons. Grade II- $100* 4832 ITALY WW2 SMALL GILT AND ENAMEL FASCIST LAPEL BADGE. Green, white and red enamel, gilt fascist symbol to centre and gilt letter "P.N.F." maker Castelligerosa, Milano" to rev. Grade II- $125 JAPAN 4833 JAPAN RETIRED SOLDIERS BADGE, larger type (43mm), spring type pin back. Some wear. Grade III+ $25 |