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Rock Island Auction Company is proud to continue the 2012 auction season with our September Premier Sale, a superb assembly of arms featuring the 3rd installment of the William Ashby Collection, the noted Gateway Collection which includes a number of ultra-rare Colts, and an assortment of rare and high condition Civil War arms.
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Rare European Awarded Central Africa Medal352 - Rare European Awarded Central Africa Medal
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $2250 - 4000 This is a rare example of a British Central Africa Medal (1891 to 1898) that was awarded to Under Officer G.A.C. Sorrell of
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Estimate : 2,250.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,000.00) = 1,000.00
 
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Three English Pikes353 - Three English Pikes
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1300 - 2000 All three pikes are similar in construction, with bamboo shafts measuring approximately 1 1/10 inches thick, cone-shaped ste
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Estimate : 1,300.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,700.00) = 1,700.00
 
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Persian Helmet354 - Persian Helmet
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1500 - 2500 This rarely encountered brass Persian dress helmet. The skull is brass with a star and crescent symbol at the top. The front
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,100.00) = 1,100.00
 
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Indian Army Sind Field Artillery Officer's Parade Helmet355 - Indian Army Sind Field Artillery Officer's Parade Helmet
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1500 - 2500 This is a rare Indian Officer's helmet circa 1883. This gilded metal helmet has a gilded helmet plate comprised of a l...
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,100.00) = 1,100.00
 
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Desirable Indian Mutiny Medal Awarded to an Original Defender of Lucknow356 - Desirable Indian Mutiny Medal Awarded to an Original Defender of Lucknow
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1800 - 2500 This is a desirable Indian Mutiny Medal awarded to Thomas Croft, 32nd Light Infantry. Croft was an original defender of Luck
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Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,600.00) = 1,600.00
 
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Framed Photo and Letter from Author Rudyard Kipling357 - Framed Photo and Letter from Author Rudyard Kipling
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1200 - 2000 This is a framed photo and a letter from author Rudyard Kipling to a "Mrs. Edmunds" dated April 8th, 1909. The l...
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Estimate : 1,200.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (650.00) = 650.00
 
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Relic of the Cawnpore Massacre with Related Book358 - Relic of the Cawnpore Massacre with Related Book
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1100 - 1900 1) This is a framed lock of hair from the Cawnpore massacre during the Sepoy Rebellion of 1857. There is a brass plaque in t
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Estimate : 1,100.00 - 1,900.00
Sold to floor for (850.00) = 850.00
 
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British Victorian Foreign Service Pith Helmet and Two War Medals359 - British Victorian Foreign Service Pith Helmet and Two War Medals
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1500 - 1800 1) This is a Victorian era foreign service pith helmet produced by J. B. Johnstone. The 6 panel body is composed of cork wit
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for (1,400.00) = 1,400.00
 
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Royal Scots Greys Drum Major's Mace and Sash360 - Royal Scots Greys Drum Major's Mace and Sash
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $2250 - 4000 1) This is a band mace from the Royal Scots Greys. At the very top is a silvered crown on the gilt mace head which has a ban
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Estimate : 2,250.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (950.00) = 950.00
 
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Two British Regimental Bugles361 - Two British Regimental Bugles
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1900 - 3250 1) Unmarked brass bugle. Consignor's notes state it is a regimental bugle. 2) Silver plated brass regimental bugle mar...
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Estimate : 1,900.00 - 3,250.00
Sold to floor for (500.00) = 500.00
 
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British Drum Majors Sash362 - British Drum Majors Sash
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $900 - 1600 This is a Victorian era Drum Majors sash. The sash is composed of a blue cloth with two strips of gold lace on the outside ed
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Estimate : 900.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for (1,100.00) = 1,100.00
 
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Collector's Lot of Four British Regimental Band Stand Banners363 - Collector's Lot of Four British Regimental Band Stand Banners
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1700 - 2500 1) Dark blue banner with gold lace around the periphery and gold bullion fringe at the bottom. In the center is an embroider
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Estimate : 1,700.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,500.00) = 1,500.00
 
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2nd Battalion Scots Guards Side Drum with Authenticity Document364 - 2nd Battalion Scots Guards Side Drum with Authenticity Document
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $900 - 1600 This is a Victorian era side drum used by the 2nd Battalion Scots Guards. The body is composed of brass with a painted front
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Estimate : 900.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for (1,200.00) = 1,200.00
 
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Rare British Awarded Canada General Service Medal with Two Clasps365 - Rare British Awarded Canada General Service Medal with Two Clasps
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $2000 - 3000 This is a rare example of a British awarded Canada General Service Medal (Canada 1866-70) with 2 clasps. This medal was not
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,750.00) = 3,750.00
 
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World War I British Distinguished Service Cross Awarded to Captain G. MacDonald Dobbie for U-Boat Si366 - World War I British Distinguished Service Cross Awarded to Captain G. MacDonald Dobbie for U-Boat Si
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1000 - 1500 The Conspicuous Service Cross was awarded to warrant and subordinate officers of the Royal Navy who were ineligible for the
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,200.00) = 1,200.00
 
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Collector's Lot of British Officer's Field Gear367 - Collector's Lot of British Officer's Field Gear
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1300 - 2500 This group includes a pair of leather boots with spurs and wooden boot shapers. There are a second pair of boots composed of
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Estimate : 1,300.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (600.00) = 600.00
 
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Antique Field Optics368 - Antique Field Optics
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1000 - 1800 1) Small leather wrapped brass binoculars with a leather carrying case embossed "PRESENTED TO/MAJOR J. J. C. DAVIDSON...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for (650.00) = 650.00
 
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British Shoulder Belt, Pouch and Saber Belt369 - British Shoulder Belt, Pouch and Saber Belt
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $850 - 1400 1) Edwardian Officer's dress pouch and belt. The background of the flap is maroon cloth with a gold bullion embroidered...
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Estimate : 850.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for (700.00) = 700.00
 
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British Model 1912 Cavalry Officers Sword with Sheath370 - British Model 1912 Cavalry Officers Sword with Sheath
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $850 - 1300 Patterned after the 1908 Cavalry Trooper sword, the 1912 was considered to be the pinnacle of thrusting sword design, and alo
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Estimate : 850.00 - 1,300.00
Sold to floor for (1,000.00) = 1,000.00
 
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42nd Highland Regiment of Foot The Black Watch Officer's Feather Bonnet and Glengary Cap371 - 42nd Highland Regiment of Foot The Black Watch Officer's Feather Bonnet and Glengary Cap
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $2000 - 3250 This is a black ostrich feather Officer's bonnet circa 1900. It has four feather tails and black ribbons at the back. ...
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,250.00
Sold to floor for (2,250.00) = 2,250.00
 
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The Royal Highlanders Black Watch Drum Major's Mace Pipe Banner and Sash372 - The Royal Highlanders Black Watch Drum Major's Mace Pipe Banner and Sash
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1900 - 4000 1) This is a band mace of the 42nd Highlanders. At the very top is a silvered St. Andrew holding the cross. The top is chrom
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Estimate : 1,900.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to sigp229 for (850.00 + 174.25BP) = 1,024.25
 
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Badger Sporran and Four Regimental Glengary Bonnets373 - Badger Sporran and Four Regimental Glengary Bonnets
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $850 - 1500 1) This is a Highland badger's head sporran with the body composed of red leather. There are six hair tassels attached ...
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Estimate : 850.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (650.00) = 650.00
 
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Grouping of British Medals Awarded to William Telfer374 - Grouping of British Medals Awarded to William Telfer
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1000 - 2000 This is a grouping of British campaign medals awarded to William Telfer which includes miniature medals. The medals are the
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,200.00) = 1,200.00
 
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Two Robert Gibb Style Battle Paintings375 - Two Robert Gibb Style Battle Paintings
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $850 - 1700 1) Copy of the painting titled "The Thin Red Line" by Robert Gibb shows the Sutherland Highlanders red-coated 93r...
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Estimate : 850.00 - 1,700.00
Sold to floor for (950.00) = 950.00
 
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Scottish Infantry Officer's Sword with Scabbard376 - Scottish Infantry Officer's Sword with Scabbard
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1300 - 1900 38 1/2 inches overall, with a 32 1/2 inch etched straight single fuller blade, bearing the "PROVED/R" gilt brass...
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Estimate : 1,300.00 - 1,900.00
Sold to floor for (700.00) = 700.00
 
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Rare King's German Legion Officer's Roman Style 1815 Pattern Helmet377 - Rare King's German Legion Officer's Roman Style 1815 Pattern Helmet
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $8500 - 16000 This is a rare 1815 pattern Household heavy cavalry helmet of the elite Hanovarian Cavalry circa 1820. This unit was raised
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Estimate : 8,500.00 - 16,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,250.00) = 4,250.00
 
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Collector's Lot of British Crimean War Medals378 - Collector's Lot of British Crimean War Medals
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1100 - 1600 1) Crimea Medal awarded to Colour Sergeant Joseph Nutt, 2nd Battalion Rifle Brigade. Comes with copies of Nutt's servi...
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Estimate : 1,100.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for (800.00) = 800.00
 
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Rare Grouping of British Crimean War  Medals Awarded to Timothy Lewis of the 2nd Battalion Rifle Bri379 - Rare Grouping of British Crimean War Medals Awarded to Timothy Lewis of the 2nd Battalion Rifle Bri
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $4500 - 8500 This is a group of three medals that were awarded to Timothy Lewis of the 2nd Battalion Rifle Brigade who served in the Crim
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Estimate : 4,500.00 - 8,500.00
Sold to floor for (4,500.00) = 4,500.00
 
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Four British Contract Massachusetts Arms Greene Patent Percussion Locks380 - Four British Contract Massachusetts Arms Greene Patent Percussion Locks
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $900 - 1500 Manufactured on contract for the British government, the Greene Carbine combined a Maynard patent priming system, paper cartr
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Estimate : 900.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (550.00) = 550.00
 
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Massachusetts Arms Greene Patent British Type Breech Loading Carbine381 - Massachusetts Arms Greene Patent British Type Breech Loading Carbine
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $2750 - 4250 This is an original example of a British contract Greene patent carbine. 2,000 of these carbines were manufactured under con
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Estimate : 2,750.00 - 4,250.00
Sold to floor for (3,000.00) = 3,000.00
 
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9th or Queen's Royal Lancers Officer's Czapka with an Additional Cap Plate382 - 9th or Queen's Royal Lancers Officer's Czapka with an Additional Cap Plate
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $6500 - 13000 This is a Victorian era officer's lance cap for the 9th Lancers. The skull, peak and top are composed of black patent...
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Estimate : 6,500.00 - 13,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,750.00) = 3,750.00
 
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9th Queen's Royal Lancers Pouch and 30th Regiment of Foot Crossbelt Plate383 - 9th Queen's Royal Lancers Pouch and 30th Regiment of Foot Crossbelt Plate
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $850 - 1600 1) This is a 9th or Queen's Royal Lancers officer's ranks dress pouch. The body is composed of red leather with gol...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 850.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for (1,100.00) = 1,100.00
 
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Collector's Lot of British India and Afghanistan Medals384 - Collector's Lot of British India and Afghanistan Medals
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1500 - 2000 1) Sutlej Medal awarded to Capt. A. Fitzgerald, Bengal Artillery with Sobraon clasp. Reverse marked Ferozeshuhur. Comes with
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,400.00) = 1,400.00
 
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Collector's Lot of British India Medals385 - Collector's Lot of British India Medals
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1000 - 1500 1) Gwalior Star awarded to Edward Branagan, 40th Regiment of foot with Maharajpoor marking. 2) Silver India Medal (1895-1902
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,300.00) = 1,300.00
 
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Collector's Lot of British Medals386 - Collector's Lot of British Medals
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1200 - 1900 1) India General Service Medal (1854-95) awarded to Pte. T.G. Lewis, 4th Battalion Kings Royal Rifles with Burma 1889-92 and
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Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,900.00
Sold to floor for (700.00) = 700.00
 
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1st Life Guards 1871 Pattern Officer's Helmet with Storage Tin387 - 1st Life Guards 1871 Pattern Officer's Helmet with Storage Tin
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $6500 - 12000 This is a rare late Victorian Officer's helmet of the 1st Life Guards circa 1898. The skull is of German silver decor...
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Estimate : 6,500.00 - 12,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,250.00) = 4,250.00
 
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Collector's Lot of British India and Afghanistan Medals388 - Collector's Lot of British India and Afghanistan Medals
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1200 - 1700 1) Afghanistan Medal (1878-80) awarded to Sgt. Maj. W. Hubert, 9th Lancers. No clasp. 2) Indian Mutiny (1857-58) awarded to
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Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,700.00
Sold to floor for (1,200.00) = 1,200.00
 
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Cased Engraved Tranter's Patent Breech Loading Revolver389 - Cased Engraved Tranter's Patent Breech Loading Revolver
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1400 - 2250 The top barrel flat is marked "J. H. CRANE. LONDON", the left upper flat is marked with two British proof marks....
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Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for (2,000.00) = 2,000.00
 
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British Guard Officer's Frock Coat and Riding Boots390 - British Guard Officer's Frock Coat and Riding Boots
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $900 - 1600 1) Guard officer's frock coat composed of heavy dark blue wool with hanging black braid and decorative elements. The fr...
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Estimate : 900.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for (750.00) = 750.00
 
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London Production British 1831 Pattern General Officers Saber with Ivory Grips391 - London Production British 1831 Pattern General Officers Saber with Ivory Grips
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1400 - 2000 Popularized by the Duke of Wellington and suspected of being influenced by the United States Marine Corps dress sabers, the
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Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,100.00) = 1,100.00
 
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53rd Shropshire Light Infantry Officer's 1828 Pattern Bell Top Shako392 - 53rd Shropshire Light Infantry Officer's 1828 Pattern Bell Top Shako
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $8000 - 13000 This is a Victorian era officer's shako of the 53rd Shropshire Light Infantry. The body is composed of felt with a bl...
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Estimate : 8,000.00 - 13,000.00
Sold to floor for (8,000.00) = 8,000.00
 
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14th (King's) Hussars Officer's Dress Sabretache with Leather Cover393 - 14th (King's) Hussars Officer's Dress Sabretache with Leather Cover
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1300 - 2250 This is a Victorian are officer's dress sabretache for the 14th Hussars. The body is composed of tan leather with a re...
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Estimate : 1,300.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for (2,250.00) = 2,250.00
 
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Collector's Lot of British Campaign Medals394 - Collector's Lot of British Campaign Medals
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1000 - 1400 1) Unnamed Queen's South Africa Medal with 4 clasps. 2) India Medal T. Thurgood, 9th Lancers with Tirah 1897-98 and Pu...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for (2,250.00) = 2,250.00
 
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9th Royal Lancers Contemporary Military Style Side Drum395 - 9th Royal Lancers Contemporary Military Style Side Drum
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $900 - 1200 This is a George Potter & Co. side drum with a brass body painted red on the front side and marked "9th QUEEN'...
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Estimate : 900.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (950.00) = 950.00
 
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Three British Officer's Czapka Plates396 - Three British Officer's Czapka Plates
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1200 - 2750 1) Officer's The City of London Imperial Yeomanry (Rough Riders) lance cap plate. Gilt rayed plate with a silver King&...
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Estimate : 1,200.00 - 2,750.00
Sold to floor for (3,500.00) = 3,500.00
 
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Cameronian Rifles Officer's Shako with Storage Tin397 - Cameronian Rifles Officer's Shako with Storage Tin
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $5000 - 9000 This is a Victorian era Cameronian (Scottish) Rifles officer's 1869 pattern shako. The body is composed of dark green ...
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,600.00) = 1,600.00
 
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British Egypt Medal with Five Clasps398 - British Egypt Medal with Five Clasps
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1000 - 1500 The British Egypt Medal was awarded to Royal Navy and Army personnel who were involved in the Egypt campaign from 1882 to 1
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,200.00) = 1,200.00
 
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Suffolk Regiment Field Officer's Forage Cap399 - Suffolk Regiment Field Officer's Forage Cap
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $2000 - 3000 This is a Victorian era officer's 1880 pattern forage cap of the Suffolk Regiment. The body is composed of dark blue m...
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (700.00) = 700.00
 
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Royal Artillery Sabretache and Epaulettes400 - Royal Artillery Sabretache and Epaulettes
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1300 - 2000 1) This is a Victorian era Royal Artillery Volunteer officer's undress sabretache. Composed of black patent leather wi...
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Estimate : 1,300.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (750.00) = 750.00
 
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Collector's Lot of British Belts and Pouches401 - Collector's Lot of British Belts and Pouches
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1200 - 2000 1) Victorian era cross belt and pouch. The belt is composed of a red leather backing with "MAJOR/GRANT" handwrit...
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Estimate : 1,200.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,300.00) = 1,300.00
 
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