Arms, Medals and Militaria
This varied and diverse section is always popular with buyers at our Antique and Fine Art sales in Beverley. It covers flintlock, percussion and old calibre firearms from British, European and American makers, along with a wide array of edged weapons such as swords, cutlasses and bayonets. We also regularly have medals, medal groups and associated photographs, service records and other provenance within this section. The general militaria includes such items as helmets, badges, uniforms, binoculars, powder flasks and every other type of military accessory. Hawleys have more than forty years of experience in this field, contact us for an expert valuation of your items.
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Cowper, J. E. MBE Chief Engineer for the Empire Crusader 8 August 1940, Lloyd's Bravery at Sea medal and MBE medal with documentations. Empire Crusader; 1.042 tons; 224x33 ft; Built in 1925 as the LEANDER, for the Neptune Line, Bremen. On the 9th November 1939, she was captured by HMS IRIS off Vigo, Spain. In 1940 she was renamed EMPIRE CRUSADER and requisitioned as MOWT and managed by Constantine SS Co. On the 8th August 1940, she was bombed and sunk off Isle of Wight. Her Chief Engineer, Joseph Cowper, was awarded an MBE, and Acting Able Seaman William Robson was commended, for their part in rescuing the ship's Second Mate.
about Lot 1009
A WWII German helmet with eagle to side and leather liner. Metal interior stamped 4859 and SE64.
about Lot 902
A group of five WWII medals including Atlantic, African and Italy Star. Awarded to Matron E Prescott. R.R.C together with her Faith Hope and Charity medal 1883 in original fitted Garrard and Co case with photograph of recipient, two flags and George VI Coronation medal.
about Lot 943
A WWII RAF silk escape map of France along with a tin containing buttons, halzone, horlicks tablets, blade, thin tracing paper map, a leather folded sheath ? and a small bar of chocolate.
about Lot 1200
Father and Sons medals to include medals For Long Service and Good Conduct, E.J. PARKER PTE. NO 7614 CHAT R.M.L.I. George V 1914-1918. CH. 7614. -S- PTE. E.J. PARKER. R.M.L.I. and a group of WW II medals to include an Order of Orange Nassau Silver Medal for CH. 23313. E.W. PARKER. SGT. R.M. with photographs, documents etc, he later became a SGT. Major.
about Lot 1207
A Lee Enfield SMLE Number 1 MKIII 303 rifle deactivated, number W3802 with a 1907 leather sheathed bayonet, oil tube and pull through and five 303 deactivated bullets with charger. Includes a deactivation certificate and a carry bag. No licence is required to purchase this lot. Certificate of deactivation included.
about Lot 670
Pair of Second World War German Third Reich Kriegsmarine U-boat binoculars.
about Lot 792
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