WW1 Australia / Tasmania - Collection of Tasmanian Fund Raising Patriotic Tinnies - Stokes
A collection of 4 different WW1 fund raising tinnies, all for O.A.S. (On Active Service) fund raising for comforts for the troops. They have their maker's labels ( Alfred E.S. Stokes, 228 Pitt Street, Sydney) to the reverse and original pin fittings. Some foxing showing through the illustrations and rusting to the pins, but generally in above average condition and quite scarce.
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WW1 Ypres Belgium Dangler Style Town Souvenir Sweetheart Brooch Pin Badge
Silver washed but with some wear to the silver wash finish but otherwise in good condition with original pin and fully functional clasp - slight rusting to pin. Circa 3.3cm wide.
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1914 Bronze Medallion commemorating the Mayor of Brussels who resisted the German occupation who was imprisoned in Germany for the rest of the Great War
Maker marked G. DEVREESE, this bronze medallion (circa 2.9cm in diameter) dated 1914 and commemorating ADOLPHE, the Burgomaster ( Mayor ) of Bruxelles who stood firm against the Germans in WW1.
Adolphe Max (1869 - 1939), gained international fame for his resistance to the German occupation. He was elected burgomaster of Brussels in 1909, and in August 1914, when German troops ent... read more
WW1 Souvenir Arras Town French Battle Pin Brooch Badge
An attractive bronzed brooch with gilt and enamel town crest with the letters Arras beneath on a short scroll. Circa 4.2cm wide. Original pin and C clasp fixings. In very good condition, but some minor wear to the letters in Arras.
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WW1 Silver Wound Badge ( SWB ) Number 435468 - Rifleman Robert Down, 9th London Regiment
Has been lacquered. Has its original pin and clasp. Good condition. Stamped 435468.
Copy of SWB roll page for Down (included), shows he was 391828, enlisted 2 June 1915 and was discharged on 9th August 1918 aged 22 from wounds.
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WW1 Mercantile Marine War Medal to Frederick William Maurice Simpson
Missing its ribbon but otherwise in GVF+ condition and correctly impressed to Frederick W.M. Simpson. Born in Liverpool in 1876. Entitled to BWM.
Also he appears to have married overseas in Portugal between 1916 and 1920, search: http://www.genesreunited.co.uk
His MIC is here can be located at BT 351/1/128913. Copy of MIC to be provided with medal.
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East India Company Regiment - Cast Brass Pouch Badge - Assaye Battle Honour
Cast gilt brass pouch badge, very early item. Possibly once on two loops, but now with single long screw post to centre back. Some wear to gilt. Possibly made for one of the East India Company regiments entitled to the battle honour for Assaye 1803, won by Arthur Wellesley, later Duke of Wellington. Circa 4cm wide and 3.2cm tall. Elephant attractively decorated around the face and neck area.
WW2 Free Royal Netherlands Dutch Brigade Embroidered Cloth Formation Sign
In good condition and still attached to its battledress backing.
Part of the 21st Army group. Took part in the liberation of Holland. Post war the inscription NEDERLAND was replaced by JE MAINTIENDRAI, the motto of the House of Orange.
Cole p160 refers.
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49th ( West Riding ) Infantry Division metal formation sign, as worn prior to 1939
Scarce large die-stamped white metal rose on screw post with brass securing nut with milled rim, maker marked JR Gaunt London. Circa 3.5cm in diameter including backing plate. Very good condition.
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