The story of the twelfth: A Record of the 12th Battalion AIF in the great war 1914-18 by L. M. Newton 1925.
$450
The Story of the Twenty-First being the official history of the 21st Battalion, AIF. by A. R. Macneil 2008 Limited edition number 26 of 100 (SC).
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THE STUART BATES HELMET COLLECTION
Most collectors of British Military Head Dress would be aware of the Leinster Regiment avatar which appeared on numerous forums relating to the collecting of helmets. Unfortunately, our hobby has lost our great friend and mentor. His generosity to those he considered dedicated to the hobby was nothing short of amazing, giving so many of his treasures to those whom he considered friends and true collectors. Publishing books such as “Military Sun Helmets and The Wolseley Helmet”, has at least ensured his contribution to our hobby will never be forgotten. Stuart, you will be sorely missed and thanks for your friendship over many years.
The following lots are all part of his collection with many illustrated in his books.
The Suffolk Regiment, Officer’s Blue Cloth Helmet c1883-1902, the blue cloth skull complete with all gilt metal fittings, the very fine frontal plate of crowned eight pointed star pattern with gilt laurel and Garter overlays, in the centre on a ground of black velvet a three towered Gibraltar Castle and dependent Key, a silver scroll below ‘The Suffolk Regiment’, original buff leather sweatband and crimson silk lining (partly separated but all there) by ‘Hawkes & Co., London’, the plate is original to the helmet.
In good condition $1650
The Thirty Ninth by G. W. G & S. (Burridge reprint).
$275
C9 The Victorian Scottish Regiment white metal hat badge
$20
$20
The Welsh Regiment 1st Volunteer Battalions Other Ranks Victorian Period Helmet Plate, good quality die stamped white metal example of standard pattern crowned star and laurel, back plate with circular centre Prince of Wales’s crest and regimental motto plus unit title, with original lug fasteners, with reaffixed crown (clean repair) otherwise good condition
SOLD
The Welsh Regiment 3rd Volunteer Battalions Other Ranks Victorian Period Helmet Plate, good quality die stamped white metal example of standard pattern crowned star and laurel, back plate with circular centre Prince of Wales’s crest and regimental motto plus unit title, with original lug fasteners.
$275
The West Yorkshire Regiment, 2nd Volunteer Battalion Officer’s Blue Cloth Helmet c. 1883-1901, a fine quality example, the skull complete with all plated fittings, the frontal plate of crowned star pattern with laurel and Garter overlays, in the centre on a ground of black velvet (worn) the White Horse of Hanover with scroll above ‘Nec Aspera Terrent’, double title scroll ‘The West Yorkshire Regiment 2nd Volunteer Battalion’, the plate is original to the helmet, buff leather sweatband, crimson silk lining, retailer’s details ‘Hawkes & Co, London’, additionally with named label ‘Hodgson, 2 VB W.York’,
Very fine overall condition $2100
Thirty Seventh Bn. N. G. McNicol (Burridge reprint).
SOLD
Three Christmas and New Years cards from WW1-WW2 period cruise line ships. P. & O.R.M.S. “Strathaird” (not filled out), P. & O.R.M.S. “Strathmore” (to the Jones family from Bill) & “Keep the Old Flag Flying” for Empire, King and Auld Lang Sync (from Vetta Blake)
$75
Three complete Clothing Ration cards, Perth issued and dated 1948. Two cards relating to an Adult and the third to a child under 6 years of age. All three numbered with the two adult cards numbered in sequence. All Cards named to the Day family (initials W., E. & S.).
$60
Three: DCM G.V.R., War medal and Victory Medal. 602 Fred Jackson. 2nd Tunnelling Company AIF.
DCM London Gazette 6th July 1917.
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He has shown great courage in rescuing buried men and has performed consistent good work throughout.
It is a shame that the Victory medal has been RENAMED by someone with an impressing machine.
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THREE TIMES WOUNDED AT QUINNS POST
Trio: 1914/15 star, British War and Victory Medal all correctly impressed to 1627 DVR J. LAIDLAW 16/BN AIF (L-CPL ON PAIR).
Emb: 22nd February 1915
WIA: 22nd May 1915 “Bomb wound Left Elbow and Right Hand” “at the Dardanelles”
2nd WIA: 27th May 1915”Abrasions” “at the Dardanelles”
3rd WIA: 28th May 1915 “Shrapnel wound fingers” “Again reported wounded”
Whilst there is no dispute over the amount of wounding’s James Laidlaw’s received, records show conflicting entries in regards to the exact day of each wound. This is understandable due the intense fighting which is best put by local author Ian Gill in his book the Bloody Angle stating “this post being deemed the most dangerous in ANZAC”
AWM has the following citation for Driver Laidlaw dated 25th October 1917;
“Is brought to notice for gallant conduct with a pack mule convoy on the 23rd October 1917 near BROODSEINDE. When the convoy was nearing BROODSEINDE it ran into an enemy barrage which caused casualties and confusion amongst the men and the mules. Driver Laidlaw, with great coolness and resource, collected the animals that had broken away and helped to re-load the rations from the dead mules to his own, and went on again. He is strongly recommended for distinction”
RTA: 24th January 1919 (Gallipoli service through to discharging in 1919 making him entitled to wear ANZAC “A”’s)
Note: With the word “Passed” on the citation It is unclear as to what award James Laidlaw received (Mentioned in Despatches, C in C congratulatory card?) as the award column is undecipherable.
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Three: Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 5 clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Transvaal, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902 (6041 Pte. C. Guttridge. Middx: Regt. M.I.); British War and Victory Medals (50538 Pte. C. A. Guttridge. The Queen’s R.)
Private C. Guttridge, Middlesex Regiment, later Royal West Surrey Regiment, serving with the Mounted Infantry in South Africa
Edge bruising to first, nearly very fine and better $575
Three: 1914-15 Star (11784 Pte. J. Briggs. Shrops: L.I.); British War and Victory Medals (11784 Pte. J. Briggs. Shrops. L.I.)
Private J. Briggs, King’s Shropshire Light Infantry
GD VF$195
Family Grouping
Three: 1914-15 Star, British War and Victory Medals. All medals correctly impressed to 10150 PTE. W. BEARDWELL HAMPS: R
Walter Anselm Beardwell’s medal card shows his entry into the war was in the Balkan’s with the Hampshire Regiment on the 5th August 1915. Walter was killed in action on the 28th August 1915 at Gallipoli serving in the 10th Battalion, Hampshire Regiment. Walter was 35 years old and was the Uncle of the following three brothers.
Pair: British War and Victory Medals. All medals correctly impressed to 395125 PTE. E. A. BEARDWELL 9-LOND. R
Edwin Arthur Beardwell’s medal card shows service with the Kings Royal Rifle Corps, regimental number 51731. The British War and Victory medals are shown as his full entitlement
Pair: British War and Victory Medals. All medals correctly impressed to 241933 PTE. W. H. BEARDWELL E. SURR. R.
William Hunter Beardwell’s medal card shows service with the Loyal North Lancashire Regiment, regimental number 30215. William was killed in action on the 16th June 1918 in France serving in the 1st/4th Battalion, Loyal North Lancashire Regiment. William is buried in the British Cemetery at Houchin, France. The British War and Victory medals are shown as his full entitlement.
Single: Victory Medal correctly impressed to T4-037668 DVR. S. J. BEARDWELL A.S.C.
Sidney John Beardwell’s medal card shows his entry into the war was in France on the 5th January 1915. Missing 1914/15 Star and British War Medal.
GD VF SOLD
Three: 1914-15 Star; British War and Victory Medals all correctly impressed to 253 PTE J. A. DAVENPORT 16/BN. A.I.F.;
Private J. A. Davenport, 16th Battalion, Australian Imperial Force
J. Allan Davenport, originally from Liverpool, served with the 16th Battalion. The following article appeared in the Liverpool Daily Echo in 1915:
‘Bugler J. Allen Davenport, formerly of the Liverpool Scottish, and now with the Second Contingent Australian Force writes: “I left Egypt months ago for the ‘do’ and have been wallowing in slaughter ever since. Oh, the sights I have seen and taken part in! It is marvellous how I escaped death. I have been fighting in the worst trench on the battlefield, and been in three bayonet charges. I volunteered to throw bombs, and threw a lot until I saw a fellow hold one in his hand a minute too long, and had his arm and hand blown off, so I thought discretion that better part of valour and gave it up.
One night an order came to charge the Turks’ trench, which was only 15 yards from ours, and the space between was filled with hundreds of our gallant Australians and Turks- mostly Turks. Anyway we charged and took the trench- they don’t like the bayonet- and held it till dawn. In the meantime the Turks had, under cover of darkness, got a couple of machine guns on each end of the trench, and when it grew light they opened fire. Those who survived came through a communication trench, dug overnight.
Another charge I was in was to take a hill where the Turks were entrenched. This hill is very steep. The 16th Battalion were ordered to take it. We had to creep up a narrow gully until we reached the hill. The slaughter that followed! I was one of the lucky ones. I was in the thick of the charge and yet I came out without a scratch, yet men were shot down all round me.”’
Davenport survived the War, and immigrated to Perth, Western Australia.
Note: Comes with the recipient’s aluminium identity tag; two cap badges; a Returned from Active Service lapel badge, the reverse officially numbered ‘123183’; and the recipient’s Returned Soldiers’, Sailors’, and Nurses’ Association of Western Australia lapel badge, gilt and enamel, the reverse numbered ‘39726’, with corresponding membership card,
Good very fine SOLD
Three: 1914/15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal. All medals correctly impressed to M2-119200 PTE A MILNE. A.S.C.
Date of disembarkation 15th September 1915
A.R.CL.Z. (Army reserve class Z) discharged to the reserves on the 25th May 1919
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