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Leski Auctions Pty. Ltd.
Number of lots recorded:96
Lots with images:96
Prices available:96
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*** Postcards, Royal Australian Navy ships including Hmas 'Australia', 'Sydney', 'Brisbane', 'Canberra', 'Voyager', 'Vampire', as well as other ships and scenes at Yalta and Constantinople associated with Uss 'Tattnall' and Hmas 'Warrego', etc. (21) ***
*** Austrian Trench knife with small Isonzo-Armee 1915 badge on the scabbard & 'Viribus Unitis' badge on the brass handle. The Sms Viribus Unitis was one of the Empires' prized warships, she was sunk by a daring Italian raid in 1918 without ever going into… ***
*** Shako Berlin Police leather hat, pre-World War II (Ex Nazi) refurbished for use in 1945 & reissued to the occupying 'Civil Mixed Watchmen Service' (Police), with accompanying official certificate in German & English; East German Border Guard helmet, Cold… ***
*** A Truncheon, lignum vitae transfer printed special constable's, dated 1917-1919, 40 cm long ***
*** Anzac photographs: Studio photograph of World War I soldier and his wife, hand-tinted by Royal Studio, Auckland (framed, 47 x 61 cm); photograph titled in image 'No.29 Platoon, 'H' Coy, 15ths', showing group of New Zealand soldiers, (framed, 36 x 31 cm);… ***
*** Bayonets, consisting of type 30 Japanese Arisaka made in Nagoya,52 cm, British bayonet Lee Metford M 1888 44 cm, British M 1907 for 303 rifle World War II 56 cm. (3) ***
*** Bayonet - Czech M 1924 65 cm ***
*** Bayonets comprising German K 98 Mauser (Coppel. GM. B.H. 1939) 41 cm, British M 1944 for Owen sub machine gun, 43 cm. (2) ***
*** Field Marshall William Birdwood (1865-1951, first World War General who is best known as the commander of the ANZACs during the Battle of Gallipoli in 1915), superb signature on 1910 letter to John Collier, the artist, discussing the painting of a… ***
*** Bernard Law Montgomery (1st Viscount Montgomery of Alamein, 1887-1976, 'Monty' successfully commanded Allied forces during World War II), signature on 1943 Christmas Card from 78th Infantry Division in Italy; together with two superb photographs and a… ***
*** 'Success' convict ship, spoon made from the ship's copper cladding, 14 cm long ***
*** Hiatt antique no. 2 handcuffs, stamped '1915, M&C' (military and civilian) with broad arrow mark, with key, 24 cm wide ***
*** Animals (cut-outs) (46/60), 1910 Arms of the British Empire (complete set, 50), A 1913 British Empire Series (37/50), 1915 Britain's Defenders (complete set 50 'Specialties' plus 11 'Havelock'), 1929 Crest & Colours of Australian Universities, Colleges… ***
*** World War I period photo of two Australian soldiers on camels in front of the Sphinx and the Great Pyramid in Cairo, image size 50 x 40 cm ***
*** Three nickel plated powder compacts in the form of military caps, one engraved 'My Duntroon Souvenir, 1951', the largest 8 cm wide ***
*** A replica sword with ornate basket hilt, mid 20th century, 107 cm long ***
*** An antique dress sword, 19th century, 98 cm long, N.B: Guild or Collectors license required for Victorian purchasers. ***
*** The Queen's South Africa medal with clasps for cape Colony and orange free state; named to 6015 Pte. A. Lawlor. Leinster Reg'T. ***
*** Royal Navy: the Queen's South Africa medal; named to H. Conaghan, Sto: H.M.S. Sybille. The Sybille was a 2nd Class twin screw cruiser of 3,400 tons and 7,000-9000 Hp. She served briefly in January 1901, commanded by Captain H P Williams. She was wrecked… ***
*** The Queen's South Africa medal with clasps for cape Colony, orange free state, and Transvaal; named to 5448 Pte. F. Harris, 2nd Rl: Berks: Regt. ***
*** 1918 Demobilised Soldiers' badge, World War I, by Stokes & Sons Melb., impressed number 6409. ***
*** World war one - Gallipoli: winged plaque in sterling silver, engraved '29th division on Gallipoli 1915', silversmith's stamp 'R.Seymour', weight 11grams., the British 'Incomparable Division' suffered 34,000 casualties at Gallipoli, with division members… ***
*** A World War I South African Infantry Medal Trio to Sgt. Harry Coles comprising a 1914-15 Star, a British War Medal and a South African bi-lingual Victory Medal. (3). ***
*** World War I trio of medals to Ordnance Artificer Wilfred Jones, who served 30 years in the Royal Navy, was aboard HMS Attentive during the raid on Zeebrugge in 1918 and died whilst still serving in 1945. The medals comprise of a 1914-15 Star, a British… ***
*** Four vintage police truncheons, 20th century, the largest 54 cm long ***
*** Four police truncheons and night sticks, one leather covered and lead shot filled, another made of early vulcanized rubber, one a hard wood loose head truncheon, and a novelty tourist truncheon, 20th century, the largest 54 cm long ***
*** An antique Serbian dagger with carved horn handle, 19th century, 32 cm high ***
*** 1931 Colac - Melbourne Road Race: Enamel medal/badge with on front 'Dunlop Road Race', with on reverse 'Colac - Melbourne Amateur 100/ 1931/ Won by D. Sherlock/ 4 Hrs/ 38 Mns/ 20 Sds'. ***
*** 1928-39 group of postcards depicting 'Maps' of Australian naval Tours: 1928 R.A.N. World Cruise; 1934-35 Royal Cruise; 1935 H.M.A.S. Brisbane; 1935 H.M.A.S. Sydney; 1939 H.M.A.S. Perth. Scarce. (5) ***
*** World War I Memorial death plaque to private William Henry Linsket from Charters Towers Qld, who served in the 9th Infantry Battalion, died 6th May 1917, buried Villers Bretonneux, France, small hole drilled at top ***
*** World War II Pair: War Medal 1939-45; Australian Service Medal 1939-45; both named to '90381 A.Hunter'; plus service badge No. AF93863. A fine pair to a Wraaf and scarce as such. Ef. (3 items) ***
*** World War I Trench Art: collection of trench art shell cases. 75 mm Japanese brass shell with Australian CMF emblem; 18 Pounder Mk II brass shell jar with lid, dated 1916; 4.5-inch Howitzer brass shell ash tray, dated 1915;.50 caliber M2 machine gun… ***
*** RAAF: Album of photographs show very early scenes of the Townsville Air base, Fighter planes and crashes etc. Many photos are notated verso. Compiled by Group Captain Glen Albert Cooper who was honoured with the Distinguished Flying Cross during active… ***
*** Military: 15ct gold fob/medal with 'For Manliness' on front, engraved on reverse '1908. Miles Medal Awarded to A.Willey, Richmond Hill Cadets' (weight 3.78 grams); plus 9 ct gold fob/medal engraved 'Pres by Gembrook Residents to Pte A.McDonald for… ***
*** Pre World War II Hat: c1900 French Foreign Legion engineers kepi, with front traditional stitched emblem and gold bullion wire trim, excellent condition ***
*** A Mexican silver miniature figure of a bull with six sword shaped cocktail skewers, mid 20th century, 55 grams total ***
*** South Australian Police tunic with silvered finish buttons, 19th/20th century ***
*** [Van Diemen's Land] a convict at Port Arthur a 'Memorandum' regarding the convict George Boor, written by James Boyd, the civil Commandment, Port Arthur, July 1860, allowing [ie forgiving] an addition of sixty (60) days to the period he has gained ***
*** Two World War I period portrait photographs with colour lithograph surrounds 'Serving His Country', the larger 57 x 47 cm overall ***
*** World War I service medal awarded to Captain G.M. Hay A.I.F., Australian silver Tasmanian map cuff link, Prussian hat badge, and enamel badges, (6 items). ***
*** A World War I period trench art aeroplane ornament, 14 cm high ***
*** World War I: Australian Commonwealth Military Forces Rising Sun pennant in felt (length 62 cm), HMS Achilles cap band, Rising Sun cap badges (3), 'Australia' (2) & 'Awas (2) shoulder badges, uniform buttons large (4) & small (8), plus 'For King and… ***
*** 1854-55 Baltic Campaign Medal, 36 mm silver; lacking claw and ornate foliated swivel suspender and generally a bit knocked about. Instituted April 1856 for award to those who served with the Naval deployment to the Baltic during the Crimean War. ***
*** British Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal engraved for No.2070 Terence Sweeney 98th Foot. ***
*** The India General Service Medal 1895 with Punjab Frontier 1897-98 clasp, engraved to 4037 Pte. F. Smith 2d Bn. Arg: & Suth'd: Highrs. ***
*** Pair to an Australian: 1914-18 British War Medal and 1919 Victory medal, both named to 7346 Pte. A.F. Tighe. 23 - Bn. A.I.F. (2 medals). Alfred Ferdinand Tighe was with the 23rd Australian Infantry Battalion. ***
*** The Queen's South Africa medal with clasps for cape Colony, orange free state, and Transvaal; named to 4358 L. Corpl. G. Murray. 14th Hussars.The 14th (King's) Hussars took part in all the battles leading up to the relief of Ladysmith (Sept.1900). They… ***
*** Medical Corps: the Queen's South Africa medal with clasps for cape Colony and orange free state; named to 13262 Pte. R. Watson. R.A.M.C. ***
*** The Queen's South Africa medal with clasps for orange free state, Transvaal, South Africa 1901, and 1902; named to 3893 Pte A.T. Dickie, 20th Hussars. ***
*** Kukri knife with horn handle and leather scabbard, 20th century, 42 cm overall ***
*** A German hunting knife with ivory handle and leather sheath,19th century, 32.5 cm long ***
*** Wilkinson 1907 pattern bayonet in original scabbard, World War I period, 55.5 cm long ***
*** Eminent military figures: autographs on philatelic items including 'Dambusters' pilot air Marshal 'Mick Martin' (3), Bruce Ruxton (2), Dacre Smyth (6), air Marshal Sir James Rowland, military aviation artist ray Honisett (2), plus British decorated World… ***
*** A trench art bowl made from a World War I shell, together with a booklet of 24 World War I postcards 'Verdun', (2 items), the bowl 16.5 cm diameter ***
*** 1914-20 British War Medals to an Australian: A.J. Noall. A.I.F. (regimental number removed). Alfred James Noall, of Brighton, Victoria, enlisted in Feb., 1915, as a member of the A.I.F. He left Australia on 26th August of the same year, arriving in ***
*** 1914-20 British War Medals to Australians: 1380 Pte W.J. Thompson 5 Bn. A.I.F.; and, 9751 Pte. A. Vernon. A.M.C. A.I.F. (2 medals). ***
*** Pair to an Australian: 1914-18 British War Medal and 1919 Victory medal, named to 5214 Spr. S. Golding. 2 Tun. Coy A.I.F. (2 medals). ***
*** An early 20th century military bayonet with steel and hard wood handle and steel scabbard with ball tip finial, 53.5 cm long ***
*** A Nepalese khukri in scabbard, 42 cm long overall ***
*** World War II period English Police helmet, stencilled 'Police, 9000', circa 1940s ***
*** Papua New Guinea: World War II era photographs in album with native scenes including port Moresby District, Hanuabada and Talasea, Allied aircraft including. B-25 Mitchell bomber, Douglas DC-3, Catalina flying boat, wreck of Mv Macdhui ('McDewey'),… ***
*** Thomas Wentwoth Wills: Reprinted cricket team photo, c1890s, endorsed on reverse of mount 'Victoria V New South Wales, Fourth Match, Sydney 1859', with match scores (Victoria won by 2 wickets) and names of all players and officials, including Victoria's… ***
*** World War II New Guinea: group of 8 pencil drawings by Benjamin Arthur Barnett dated 1944, depicting living conditions in New Guinea and fellow soldiers. ***
*** French Naval Architecture: 'Le Vaisseau De 74 Canons' by Jean Boudriot in 4 volumes [Paris, 1977]; plus books by Boudriot & Berti, 'La Venus 1782' [Paris, 1980]; 'Le Cerf 1779-1780' [Paris 1981]; 'Le Cygne 1806-1808' [Paris, 1981]. (4 items) ***
*** Melbourne: 1959 Team photograph (Premiership Year), with 20 signatures on mount, including John Beckwith (captain), Tassie Johnson, Frank Adams & Brian Dixon, overall 31 x 25 cm ***
*** Music: 9ct gold fob/medal engraved on reverse 'Monster Band Contest, Ch.Towers, 1923, Brass Quartet, R.Reece'; 9ct gold fob/medal engraved on reverse 'Awarded for Music Examination by Miss M.French, 1916'. Total weight 9.29 grams. (2 items) ***
*** 'The King (George) Inspects the Australian Imperial Forces in England', c1914-18 silver gelatin photograph, typed caption on slip and photographer's stamp verso, 14.5 x 19.4 cm. (two small stains to centre). Caption includes 'The King chatting to the… ***
*** Bicorn: Austro-Hungarian late 19th century military hat with feather plume. Made by Moritz Tiller & Co Budapest. Good condition. ***
*** Austro-Hungarian Cavalry sword c1904 to World War I; ornate pierced near half-basket guard with scrolling foliate decoration. Nice blade stamped W.F.Versberg & Stamm, Solingen. Original metal scabbard & sword cover 94 cm G/VG condition ***
*** World War II Literature: RAF wartime 'Tee Emm' magazine collection, volumes 1-5, complete set of 60 issues from April 1941 to March 1946 in excellent condition. (60) ***
*** A cavalry sword in leather scabbard, early 20th century, 81 cm long ***
*** Tasmanian Parliamentary Papers: October 1870 'Convicts, Paupers, and Lunatics at Port Arthur'; September 1876 'Mrs. Dandridge. Correpondence with the Government.' (2 items) The Port Arthur Return lists the Names, Ages and Periods of Sentence of the 556… ***
*** Two 1797 Proclamation pennies with convict related markings '1830' and '45' 3.5 cm diameter ***
*** 1919 (Dec. 10) autographed letter (2 sides) on 'Mitre Hotel, Oxford' notepaper, to 'Silas' Wright from Victor Campbell; regarding their plans to get together over a meal at the army and Navy club. Campbell adds, rather amusingly, 'I Am Calling You Major… ***
*** World War II double sided map printed on silk, specifically for evasion and escape purposes, by the British war office (1944): 'Sheet G. Sumatra (south) ; Java (Extreme north West) ', and on reverse 'Sheet H. Borneo (south West) ; Sumatra (Extreme south)… ***
*** Commemorative medal, 'Silver medal, Louisiana purchase Exposition', 67 x 6 7 mm. Very attractive and scarce. (the 1904 Olympics were part of the 1904 St.Louis Exposition) ***
*** Police Visor Hats including, Japan Police, West German Federal Border Police, German Officer's Hat, Sylvia Weichseldorfer German Hat, Bamberger German Hat, Sweden Police General Uniform Co. All in very good condition. (6) ***
*** Military related medals c1914 comprising: Australian Commonwealth military Forces fi ligree pin (sterling silver) ; small Australian Commonwealth military Forces pin engraved on back 29.9.42 (sterling silver) set with stones; Continental silver and… ***
*** Anzac photographs: Studio photograph of World War I soldier and his wife, hand-tinted by Royal Studio, Auckland (framed, 47 x 61 cm); photograph titled in image 'No.29 Platoon, 'H' Coy, 15ths', showing group of New Zealand soldiers, (framed, 36 x 31 cm);… ***
*** Militaria: Ensigns and flag, framed accoutrements, A.I.F. soup tureen, German gas mask, awarded silver plated tray, foot lockers (2), ephemera. Inspection will reward. (50+ items) ***
*** World War I Austrailan Service Medal belonging to Corp. D.Rose 21st Batt. A.I.F; (3) trench art lighters. Brass .30 caliber round lighter with removable tip; attractive circular brass lighter small polished tube with Australian map at one end with a crown… ***
*** Japanese Nco Sword: Second World War, original metal handle and scabbard (painted finish removed), nice brass tsubu with good patina. Some new hardware parts. 96 cm Good condition ***
*** Two World War I Australian service medals, circa 1918 presented to '2355 Pte. H. Fletcher 8 Bn. A.I.F' and '4536 Pte. J.W. Lumsden 58 Bn. A.I.F.' 3.5 cm diameter ***
*** A folk art truncheon, hardwood carved with shamrock motif, 19th century, 38 cm long ***
*** World War I British war medal, 1914-1918 campaign medal awarded to (1518) Gnr R.J. Dillon, 36-H.A.G. A.I.F. ***
*** Collection of military badges, patches, medals, dog tags etc ***
*** World War II period jungle machete in leather scabbard, 57 cm long ***
*** Pair to an Australian: 1914-18 British War Medal and 1919 Victory medal, both named to 3337 Pte. T.W. McHENRY. 24 Bn. A.I.F. (2 medals). Thomas Warren McHENRY was with the 8th Australian Infantry Battalion. ***
*** Pair to an Australian: 1914-18 British War Medal and 1919 Victory medal, both named to 2412 Pte. T.M. Walsh. 29 - Bn. A.I.F. (2 medals). Thomas Michael Walsh was with the 58th Australian Infantry Battalion. ***
*** The Queen's South Africa medal with clasps for relief of Ladysmith, Tugela Heights, Laings Nek and Transvaal, named to 4819 Cor'L J.E. Storey. W. York: Reg'T. ***
*** The Queen's South Africa medal with clasps for cape Colony, orange free state and Transvaal; named to 5839 Pte. E.H. Symons, Rl. Wt. Surrey Regt. ***
*** World War I period Australian Service Medal presented to (42894) private F.A. Rose, 22nd Battalion A.I.F. ***
*** World War II P.O.W. Internment Camps: 1d and 3d ('Camps') Currency tokens in Vf-Ef condition. (2). ***
*** Two rifle holsters, a bandolier and a binocular pouch, 20th century, (4 items), the leather holster 80 cm long ***
*** 1914-20 British War Medals to Australians: 417 Cpl. W. Nicholson. 7/Bn. A.I.F.; and, J.P. Noonan. A.B. R.A.N.B. (2 medals). Lance Corporal Walter Nicholson was from Moonee Ponds; ***
*** Pair to an Australian: 1914-18 British War Medal and 1919 Victory medal, named to 1289 Dvr. J.H. Lyons. 14/Bn. A.I.F. (2 medals). ***