SIX VERY RARE ORIGINAL KORMORAN DOCUMENTS
A highly emotive and very rare group of 3 documents to a German sailor Decorated and Killed in action during the HMAS Sydney / Kormoran action comprising:
1. Official death certificate for AUGUST BILGES, showing him as KIA in Australian waters and dated 22.Juli.1943.
2. Official Naval (decorated border) death scroll named to AUGUST BILGES designed to be framed by the family.
3. Iron Cross 2nd Class award document to " maschineobergefreiten August Bilges vom Kommando Hilfskreuser Cormoran'. Signed and dated 19.11.1941 making it an actual award for the sinking of the Sydney.
4. The transcript of AUGUST BILGES record in Germany supplied along with a copy of his photo from the German archives
5.Also included in this offering is a very rare document awarding Otto Dornis das Kriegsabzeichen fur Hilfskkreuzer (Auxiliary Cruiser Badge) from the German Office looking after POW’s dated 1943.
At the time of the Sydney action this badge had not been distributed and it is interesting to see German efficiency ensuring that their sailor is made aware of his award despite being a POW in Victoria Australia. Otto Dornis is identified in a group photo of POW’s in Australia.
6 & 7. Two extremely rare documents also issued by the same German POW office advising the promotion of a Kormoran Sailor Friedrich Krebs in 1943 and again in 1944 whilst being a POW in Australia.
There can be no other Australian Naval action which has caused so much emotion among the Australian public than the sinking of the "Sydney". These documents are a rare incite to the other side and very rarely if ever seen on the open market.
Note: These 6 items are offered for both their educational and extreme historical importance to Australian Naval History. They are certainly not an endorsement of Nazi ideology.
$8500
A superb BRITISH ARMY ALBUM containing working music box with key circa 1890. Thick cushioned leather binding done in Germany despite being printed in England. The Album contains 12 Chromolithograph plates of famous battle scenes by Captain Bunnett. Over all very good condition with only a few tears to the insert and the glass cover for the music box having separated (but present). Leather covers present well.
Overall good condition $685
24 Personal Photographs of the Boer War on glass slides. No information is known of the photographer of this collection, but regardless of this, we are given a very rare insight into everyday life during the war.
Amongst the photographs are Australian troopers from NSW and most of the pictures are captioned. They read as follows "TOMMIES BATHEING, NATIVES, VELDT SCENE, MULE CART, SLEEPING, GATE OF PRETORIA, A SMART RIDER, STABLES S. AFRICA, REGT GOAT, MOUNTED INFANTRY, DRYING DAY, BUTCHER, CAPE CART, BATHEING, VELDT FARM, CAMP BONES, TOMMIES NSW and TRENCHES S AFRICA”.
As far as we know these photographs have not been published before and are in outstanding condition for their age with no damage and very clear images.
Near EF $850
Fourteen Photos relating to S. SGT W. Day Balikpapan Borneo 1945 including photo of Blamey.
Titles; Landing at Balikpapan Borneo 1945, Landing Balikpapan Borneo 1945, Ships after landing troops at Balikpapan 1945, Firing of mortars at Balikpapan Beach 1945, Blamey at Balikpapan 1945, Made Road at Balikpapan 1945, Pandansari residential area Balikpapan, Oil Refinery after bombing at Balikpapan 1945, Oil Refinery after bombing 1945 Balikpapan, Jap in sunk hole, Balikpapan Borneo 1945, Unexploded bombs at Balikpapan 1945, Rescued Civilian at Balikpapan 1945
$285
Rare 1930’s log book and photo of Edwin Willis of 20A Kingsley Hall East Melbourne.
Address of present employer: Dunlop Perdriau Rubber Coy 108 Flinders St Melbourne.
Other than personal information his flight record covers two pages in the book with the last entry being 1937.
Note: The photo shows Edwin Willis wearing an unusual (non RAAF) winged “B” on his flight suit.
$295
WWI LARGE SURVEY MAPS ON LINEN BACKING FRANCE ISSUE TITLED LENS 11
With very heavy folds, moisture affected and aged as to be expected of maps carried in the line.
Very good - fine and scarce. $250
WWI LARGE SURVEY MAPS ON LINEN BACKING FRANCE ISSUE TITLED ST QUENTIN 18
With very heavy folds, moisture affected and aged as to be expected of maps carried in the line.
Very good - fine and scarce. $250
WWI LARGE SURVEY MAPS ON LINEN BACKING FRANCE ISSUE TITLED EDITION 1.O. 9th Bde. (LOCAL)
With very heavy folds, moisture affected and aged as to be expected of maps carried in the line.
Very good - fine and scarce. $250
WWI LARGE SURVEY MAPS ON LINEN BACKING FRANCE ISSUE TITLED SHEET 62B N. E. 2. A. LOCAL
With very heavy folds, moisture affected and aged as to be expected of maps carried in the line.
Very good - fine and scarce. $250
WWI LARGE SURVEY MAPS ON LINEN BACKING BELGIUM ISSUE TITLED HAZEBROUCK 5A EDITION 2
With very heavy folds, moisture affected and aged as to be expected of maps carried in the line.
Very good - fine and scarce. $250
WWI LARGE SURVEY MAPS ON LINEN BACKING BELGUIM ISSUE TITLED NAMUR 8
With very heavy folds, moisture affected and aged as to be expected of maps carried in the line.
Very good - fine and scarce. $250
WWI LARGE SURVEY MAPS ON LINEN BACKING FRANCE ISSUE TITLED "NOUVELLE DE CARTE"
With very heavy folds, moisture affected and aged as to be expected of maps carried in the line.
Very good - fine and scarce. $250
Photo of a Royal Marine soldier wearing crossed rifles and the ribbon for the China 1900 Medal signed “Yours Affectionately, Charlie 7.7.09” taken at The Swiss Studios George St Sydney.
$70
H.M.A.S. “Cerberus” Westernport Victoria Christmas and New Year card. Signed “To Mr & Mrs Fitzhardinge with best wishes and affection, Margaret Crawford xx”
$35
Greetings from H.M.A.S. “Stalwart” card. All kind thoughts at Christmas and Sincere good wishes for the coming year. Signed “Ben Baswood”
$40
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
2/3rd Australian Infantry Battalion A.I.F. 25th Anniversary Remembrance Dinner Invite and Menu 1964 at the Hilton, Potts Point. Guest of Honour Lieut-General Sir Iven Mackay K.B.E., C.M.G., D.S.O., V.D. Signed by many ex-members.
$275
10th (Hackney) London Regiment Christmas and New Year card. Un-used
$25
Australian United Services Institute Brisbane Christmas and New Year card. Dedication to Captain Patrick Logan of the 57th Foot Brisbane 1826. Un-used
$35
57th Battalion A.I.F. “Strike Hard” Christmas 1918 and New Year 1919 card. Beautifully done with their battle honours in the scrolls. Signed “To May, from your loving Bro George”
$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
Commonwealth of Australia blank application for Ration Tickets (Fuel). Issued to all states and required by all Australian citizens to give vehicle details and apply through the postmaster for required amount of Fuel during the WW2 shortages. Rare to encounter a blank example to have survived
$25
Railway Permit application 1918 dated and approved by the British Consulate (Port Said) for John Kyle to travel to Cairo. This document is signed by H.M. Consul and stamped (also dated) and is typical of documents required to be carried along with photo during WW1 for any railway travel.
$25
Selected Songs for use at Peace Celebrations 1919. Sands & McDougall Pty., Ltd., Printers, Perth.
1. God Save The King, 2. Rule Britannia, 3. The Star-Spangled Banner, 4. The Marseillaise, 5. March of the Men of Harlech, 6. There’s a long, long trail, 7. The Minstrel Boy, 8. The Lad’s in Navy Blue, 9. Australia will be there, 10. Till the boys come home, 11. The Red, White and Blue, 12. Little Grey Home in the West, 13. The Old Brigade, 14. When Johnny Comes Marching Home.
Has a tear on the middle left side (going north/south) but it all still readable.
$60
