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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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Collector's Lot of British China War Medals3400 - Collector's Lot of British China War Medals
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1400 - 1900 1) China War Medal (1841 to 1842) awarded to John Maddock, 49th Regiment of Foot. 2) Second China War Medal (1857 to 1860) a
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Estimate : 1,400.00 - 1,900.00
Sold to floor for (1,700.00) = 1,700.00
 
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Collector's Lot of British Africa Medals3401 - Collector's Lot of British Africa Medals
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1000 - 1500 1) South Africa Medal awarded to Corporal William Traniner of the 1st King's Dragoon Guards with 1879 clasp. Comes wit...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,500.00) = 1,500.00
 
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Rare European Awarded Army of India Medal3402 - Rare European Awarded Army of India Medal
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Estimate: $1400 - 2000 This is a rare example of an Army of India Meal (1803-26) that was awarded to an European, Thomas Phillips. The medal has an
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Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,800.00) = 1,800.00
 
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5th Royal Irish Lancer's Officer's Lance Czapka with Additional Lance Cap Plate, Plume and Plume Tin3403 - 5th Royal Irish Lancer's Officer's Lance Czapka with Additional Lance Cap Plate, Plume and Plume Tin
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Estimate: $7000 - 11000 This is an extremely rare Victorian era Officer's lance cap circa 1858. The skull and peak are black patent leather w...
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Estimate : 7,000.00 - 11,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,250.00) = 3,250.00
 
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Silver Mounted Horse's Hoof with 5th Royal Irish Lancers Badge3404 - Silver Mounted Horse's Hoof with 5th Royal Irish Lancers Badge
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Estimate: $900 - 1500 This is a silver mounted horse's hoof with inscription and badge. The top has a silver cap with hallmarks on the top re...
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Estimate : 900.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (600.00) = 600.00
 
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5th Royal Irish Lancers Dress Tunic and Officer's Czapka3405 - 5th Royal Irish Lancers Dress Tunic and Officer's Czapka
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $9000 - 14000 This is an Edwardian era officer's dress tunic and lance cap for the 5th Lancers. The tunic is composed of heavy blue...
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Estimate : 9,000.00 - 14,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,500.00) = 2,500.00
 
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Collector's Lot of Two British Officer's Service Sabretaches3406 - Collector's Lot of Two British Officer's Service Sabretaches
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Estimate: $1100 - 1800 1) This is an officer's service sabretache for the 17th Lancers. The body is composed of black leather with a black pa...
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Estimate : 1,100.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for (3,250.00) = 3,250.00
 
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66th Regiment of Foot (2nd Battalion Royal Berkshire Regiment) Officer's Bell Top Shako3407 - 66th Regiment of Foot (2nd Battalion Royal Berkshire Regiment) Officer's Bell Top Shako
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $7000 - 11000 This is an early Victorian era 66th Regiment of Foot Officer's bell top shako. The body is composed of black felt wit...
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Estimate : 7,000.00 - 11,000.00
Sold to floor for (8,000.00) = 8,000.00
 
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Pair of Framed Medals Commemorating the Defeat of Napoleon at Waterloo3408 - Pair of Framed Medals Commemorating the Defeat of Napoleon at Waterloo
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1000 - 2000 These medals were commissioned by His Royal Highness the Prince Regent in 1815. These medals were originally meant to be str
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (800.00) = 800.00
 
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Pair of Irish Hutchinson Flintlock Pistols3409 - Pair of Irish Hutchinson Flintlock Pistols
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1400 - 2250 A) The lock plate is marked "HUTCHINSON" and the top barrel flat is marked "DUBLIN". The barrel tang, ...
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Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for (3,000.00) = 3,000.00
 
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British Grenadier Guards Officer's Bearskin with Extra Plume3410 - British Grenadier Guards Officer's Bearskin with Extra Plume
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $800 - 1200 This is an officer's bearskin of the Grenadier Guards. The inside has a wicker frame that supports the bear skin. There...
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (1,200.00) = 1,200.00
 
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Wilkinson Made Grenadier Guards Sword3411 - Wilkinson Made Grenadier Guards Sword
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1300 - 1500 Tracing their linage back to the bodyguards of Charles II in 1656, the Grenadier Guards earned their title via royal proclam
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Estimate : 1,300.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (900.00) = 900.00
 
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Identified 5th Royal Irish Lancers Officer's Czapka with Plume Tin3412 - Identified 5th Royal Irish Lancers Officer's Czapka with Plume Tin
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $5500 - 9500 This is a Victorian era officer's cap for the 5th Royal Irish Lancers. The skull and peak are black patent leather wit...
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Estimate : 5,500.00 - 9,500.00
Sold to floor for (3,000.00) = 3,000.00
 
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Two Contemporary Premier British Military Drums3413 - Two Contemporary Premier British Military Drums
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1100 - 1800 1) 6th or Queen Elizabeth's Own Gurkhas rod tensioned tenor drum manufactured by Premier. The laminated birch shell bo...
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Estimate : 1,100.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for (1,300.00) = 1,300.00
 
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Identified 4th Royal Irish Dragoon Guards Officer's Helmet with Storage Tin3414 - Identified 4th Royal Irish Dragoon Guards Officer's Helmet with Storage Tin
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Estimate: $3250 - 6000 This is an officer's 1871 pattern helmet for the 4th Dragoon Guards. The skull and peaks are gilt metal with gilt meta...
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Estimate : 3,250.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,600.00) = 1,600.00
 
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Irish Guards Regimental Sergeant Major Tunic and Belt3415 - Irish Guards Regimental Sergeant Major Tunic and Belt
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Estimate: $650 - 1100 Modern non-commissioned officer's tunic of the Irish Guards made by Kashket & Partners of England. Heavy red wool t...
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Estimate : 650.00 - 1,100.00
Sold to floor for (1,300.00) = 1,300.00
 
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Inniskilling Dragoons Officer's 1834 Pattern Helmet with Bearskin Crest3416 - Inniskilling Dragoons Officer's 1834 Pattern Helmet with Bearskin Crest
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $8500 - 15000 This is an officer's 1834 pattern helmet for the Inniskilling Dragoons. The gilt skull and peaks are topped by a high...
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Estimate : 8,500.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,500.00) = 2,500.00
 
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Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers Silver Cigar Lighter and Crossed Rifles Toast Rack3417 - Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers Silver Cigar Lighter and Crossed Rifles Toast Rack
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1100 - 1600 1) This is a sterling silver flaming shell cigar lighter with Royal Inniskilling Fusilers badges. The hallmarks indicate tha
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Estimate : 1,100.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for (1,200.00) = 1,200.00
 
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Collector's Lot of Two Irish Regimental Banners3418 - Collector's Lot of Two Irish Regimental Banners
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Estimate: $800 - 1400 1) A double sided Royal Irish trumpet banner made of dark green velvet with a large silver bullion embroidered regimental cre
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for (650.00) = 650.00
 
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Edwardian Period 5th Royal Irish Lancers Officer's Czapka with Epaulettes3419 - Edwardian Period 5th Royal Irish Lancers Officer's Czapka with Epaulettes
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $5500 - 9000 Post-1902 Edwardian era officer's lance cap circa 1905. Black patent leather skull and peak. The cap is encircled with...
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Estimate : 5,500.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,500.00) = 2,500.00
 
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Contemporary Irish Guard Other Ranks Bearskin3420 - Contemporary Irish Guard Other Ranks Bearskin
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1200 - 2250 This is a contemporary other ranks bearskin for the Irish Guard. There is a wicker frame that supports the bear skin exterio
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Estimate : 1,200.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for (600.00) = 600.00
 
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Royal Artillery Officer's Dress Sabretache and Pouch with Leather Covers3421 - Royal Artillery Officer's Dress Sabretache and Pouch with Leather Covers
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1700 - 2500 1) This is an officer's dress sabretache of the Royal Artillery. The body is composed of black leather with a black fa...
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Estimate : 1,700.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (950.00) = 950.00
 
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English Royal Artillery Sword with Sheath3422 - English Royal Artillery Sword with Sheath
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1400 - 2250 Measuring 41 inches overall, the 34 3/4 inch straight single fuller blade is marked "F.W. FLIGHT/HIGH ST/WINCHESTER&q...
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Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for (800.00) = 800.00
 
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Collector's Lot of Levels, Compasses and a Measuring Tape3423 - Collector's Lot of Levels, Compasses and a Measuring Tape
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1200 - 1800 1) Steel and brass spirit level marked "WARRANTE/CORRECT". 2) Large five inch brass double needle compass. 3) Sm...
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Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for (550.00) = 550.00
 
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Collector's Lot of British Africa Medals3424 - Collector's Lot of British Africa Medals
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $900 - 1300 1) Kimberley Star which were awarded to all who garrisoned Kimberley from 1899 to 1902. Although un-named consignor notes sta
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Estimate : 900.00 - 1,300.00
Sold to floor for (1,600.00) = 1,600.00
 
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Collector's Lot of British Medals3425 - Collector's Lot of British Medals
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1300 - 1900 1) Rare Queen's South Africa Medal with 8 clasps. It was awarded to Pte. T. Chambers of the 2nd Battalion Royal Dublin...
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Estimate : 1,300.00 - 1,900.00
Sold to floor for (1,400.00) = 1,400.00
 
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Pair of Tin Helmet Storage Cases for English Military Headgear3426 - Pair of Tin Helmet Storage Cases for English Military Headgear
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $500 - 750 1) Approximately 15 1/2 inch tall and an approximately 10 3/4 inch by 10 inch opening. Possibly intended for a bearskin or bus
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Estimate : 500.00 - 750.00
Sold to floor for (325.00) = 325.00
 
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Pair of 18th Century Saxon Flintlock Holster Pistols3427 - Pair of 18th Century Saxon Flintlock Holster Pistols
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $6000 - 9000 A) Pair of quality Saxon flintlock holster pistols identified as being made by George Esher of Dresden c. 1730- 1750, the ba
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Estimate : 6,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,250.00) = 4,250.00
 
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Saxon Officer's Heavy Cavalry Helmet3428 - Saxon Officer's Heavy Cavalry Helmet
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $11000 - 18000 This is a King Wilhelm I era officer's heavy cavalry helmet with lion crest. The skull, front peak and lobster tail ...
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Estimate : 11,000.00 - 18,000.00
Sold to floor for (5,500.00) = 5,500.00
 
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Saxon Guard Cavalry Regiment Officer's Helmet3429 - Saxon Guard Cavalry Regiment Officer's Helmet
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $8500 - 14000 This lobster tail helmet was introduced in 1907 and was worn by officers of the Saxon Heavy Cavalry. There is a large starb
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Estimate : 8,500.00 - 14,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,250.00) = 4,250.00
 
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Items Attributed to Lt. E. Methold of the 23rd Regiment of Foot (Royal Welsh Fusiliers)3430 - Items Attributed to Lt. E. Methold of the 23rd Regiment of Foot (Royal Welsh Fusiliers)
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $3500 - 4500 This is a large shadow box containing items attributed to Lieutenant E. Methold of the 23rd Regiment of Foot. There is a sil
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Estimate : 3,500.00 - 4,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,000.00) = 2,000.00
 
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1st Grenadiers Officer's Gorget and Inscribed Silver Mounted Horse Hoof3431 - 1st Grenadiers Officer's Gorget and Inscribed Silver Mounted Horse Hoof
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1800 - 3500 1) Engraved Gilt 1st Grenadier officer's gorget. There is a crown engraved over a "GR" royal cypher. Measure...
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Estimate : 1,800.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,500.00) = 1,500.00
 
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Waterloo Bravery Medal Awarded to Corporal Brewster3432 - Waterloo Bravery Medal Awarded to Corporal Brewster
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $3500 - 6500 This is a silver medal awarded to Corporal Brewster for his bravery at the Battle of Waterloo on June 18, 1815. The medal wa
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Estimate : 3,500.00 - 6,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,000.00) = 2,000.00
 
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Waterloo Medal Awarded to Corporal James Murray of the 2nd Battalion 95th Regiment of Foot3433 - Waterloo Medal Awarded to Corporal James Murray of the 2nd Battalion 95th Regiment of Foot
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $4000 - 5500 The Waterloo Medal was the first medal awarded and officially named to all ranks who took part in a particular campaign. The
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 5,500.00
Sold to floor for (3,250.00) = 3,250.00
 
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Waterloo Medal Awarded to John Ingram of the Royal Dragoons3434 - Waterloo Medal Awarded to John Ingram of the Royal Dragoons
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $3500 - 5000 The Waterloo Medal was the first medal awarded and officially named to all ranks who to part in a particular campaign. The m
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Estimate : 3,500.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,000.00) = 4,000.00
 
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Desirable British Military General Service Medal Awarded to John Ingram of the Royal Dragoons3435 - Desirable British Military General Service Medal Awarded to John Ingram of the Royal Dragoons
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1400 - 2000 The British Military General Service Medal was awarded to British Army soldiers who served in campaigns related to the Fren
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Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,300.00) = 1,300.00
 
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Royal Dragoons 1834 Pattern Officer's Helmet3436 - Royal Dragoons 1834 Pattern Officer's Helmet
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $8500 - 14000 This is an Officer's 1834 Pattern helmet for the Royal Dragoons. The gilt skull and peaks are topped by a high gilt c...
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Estimate : 8,500.00 - 14,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,750.00) = 2,750.00
 
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Jellalabad Medal3437 - Jellalabad Medal
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Estimate: $1000 - 1500 First Type Jellalabad Medal with the mural crown and "JELLALABAD" on the obverse and awarded to Corporal Patrick...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (700.00) = 700.00
 
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Collector's Lot of British Afghanistan Medals3438 - Collector's Lot of British Afghanistan Medals
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1200 - 1800 1) Ghuznee Medal awarded to Private John Alegate, 16th Lancers. 2) Unofficial assembled Afghanistan Medal with all 6 clasps
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Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for (2,250.00) = 2,250.00
 
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Collector's Lot of British India and Afghanistan Medals3439 - Collector's Lot of British India and Afghanistan Medals
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1300 - 1700 1) India General Service Medal (1908-35) awarded to Pte. H.T. Foreman Hampshire Regiment with Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919 clasp.
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Estimate : 1,300.00 - 1,700.00
Sold to floor for (850.00) = 850.00
 
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Fine Thomas Ketland & Company Officer's Fusil Flintlock Musket3440 - Fine Thomas Ketland & Company Officer's Fusil Flintlock Musket
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $2750 - 4250 The lock is marked "T/KETLAND/& Co" and the top breech end of the barrel is marked with three proof marks, B...
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Estimate : 2,750.00 - 4,250.00
Sold to floor for (3,750.00) = 3,750.00
 
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British 1822 Pattern Infantry Officer's Sword with Knot and Sheath3441 - British 1822 Pattern Infantry Officer's Sword with Knot and Sheath
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Estimate: $1400 - 2250 41 inches overall, with a 35 1/2 inch blade, showing a rolled spine and etched decorations, including the cipher of George I
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Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to floor for (650.00) = 650.00
 
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Rare Inniskilling Dragoon Officer's 1834 Pattern Helmet3442 - Rare Inniskilling Dragoon Officer's 1834 Pattern Helmet
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $8500 - 14000 This is an officer's 1834 pattern helmet for the Inniskilling Dragoons. The gilt skull and peaks are topped by a high...
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Estimate : 8,500.00 - 14,000.00
Sold to trb52 for (3,250.00 + 666.25BP) = 3,916.25
 
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York & Lancaster Regiment Field Officer’s Forage Cap with Storage Tin3443 - York & Lancaster Regiment Field Officer’s Forage Cap with Storage Tin
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1900 - 2750 This is a Victorian era officer's 1880 pattern forage cap of the York & Lancaster Regiment. The body and top are c...
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Estimate : 1,900.00 - 2,750.00
Sold to floor for (950.00) = 950.00
 
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6th Inniskilling Dragoon Guards Officer's Dress Sabretache3444 - 6th Inniskilling Dragoon Guards Officer's Dress Sabretache
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1300 - 1900 This is an officer's dress sabretache for the 6th Dragoon Guards. The body is composed of red leather with the front f...
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Estimate : 1,300.00 - 1,900.00
Sold to floor for (1,900.00) = 1,900.00
 
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Collector's Lot of British Medals3445 - Collector's Lot of British Medals
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1300 - 2000 1) Silver Burma Medal (1824-26) un-named as issued by the Honorable East India Company with original steel clip and ring sus
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Estimate : 1,300.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,400.00) = 1,400.00
 
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Collector's Lot of British Crimean War Medals3446 - Collector's Lot of British Crimean War Medals
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1000 - 1500 This lot consists of three British Crimean War medals each awarded to a different participant. 1) Awarded to Hospital Sergea
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,800.00) = 1,800.00
 
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British Military Style Drums and Helmet3447 - British Military Style Drums and Helmet
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $900 - 1400 1) This is a contemporary British military style side drum. The body is composed of brass with the front side painted. At the
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Estimate : 900.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for (850.00) = 850.00
 
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17th or Duke of Cambridge's Own Lancers Officer's Czapka3448 - 17th or Duke of Cambridge's Own Lancers Officer's Czapka
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $7500 - 11000 This is a George V era officer's lance cap for the 17th or Duke of Cambridge's Own Lancers. The skull an peak are...
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Estimate : 7,500.00 - 11,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,500.00) = 2,500.00
 
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Rare Early 17th Lancers Officer's Czapka Plate3449 - Rare Early 17th Lancers Officer's Czapka Plate
Rock Island Auction Company
Estimate: $1300 - 1900 This is an extremely rare czapka plate for the early 1832 pattern Officer's full dress lance cap. The rayed gilt brass...
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Estimate : 1,300.00 - 1,900.00
Sold to floor for (475.00) = 475.00
 
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