Military & Aviation History

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Military & Aviation History
11 NOVEMBER 2016
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MILITARY & AVIATION HISTORY
INCLUDING COLLECTIONS FROM JACK MAPPIN, MICHAEL SHAW & DAVID COHEN FINE ART
AVIATION MEMORABILIA, ART & EPHEMERA, WORLD WAR ONE ART & MILITARY EPHEMERA
FIREARMS, EDGED WEAPONS, MEDALS & MILITARIA
11 November 2016
COMMENCING 10am
VIEWING Tuesday 8 November - 9am-7pm
Wednesday 9 November - 9am-7pm
Thursday 10 November from 9am
Morning of sale from 9am
AUCTIONEERS
Henry Meadows
Chris Albury
Mallard House, Broadway Lane, South Cerney,
Cirencester, Gloucestershire, GL7 5UQ
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www.dominicwinter.co.uk
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SALE INFORMATION
All lots are offered subject to the Conditions of Sales and Business exhibited in the saleroom and printed at the back of
this catalogue. For full terms and conditions of sale please see our website or contact the auction office. A buyer’s
premium of 23.4% of the hammer price is payable by the buyers of all asterisked lots, except those lots not marked with
an asterisk, in which case the buyer’s premium is 19.5%.
Artist’s Resale Rights Law (Droit de Suite).Lots marked with ARnext to the lot number may be subject to Droit de Suite.
For further details see Information for Buyers at rear of catalogue.
BIDDING
Bidding in Person: Customers are asked to pay cash or establish a credit with the Auctioneers prior to the sale. Payment
may be made while the sale is in progress: please see the cashier in the auction office.
For all other payment arrangements please refer to information at the end of the catalogue.
Online Bidding:Live online bidding is available at the-saleroom.com and invaluable.com.
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Please ensure that all commission bids reach us by 10am on the morning of sale.
Telephone Bids:Telephone bids only accepted for lots with estimated value greater than £300 and should reach us by
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LOCATION
Photography by
Ben Cavanna –07968 342013
Catalogue Produced by [email protected]
Jamm Design –020 7424 7830 Marc Tielemans - 07710 974000
[email protected] [email protected]
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CONTENTS
The Jack Mappin Collection 601-661
The Michael Shaw Collection of Aircraft Salvage 662-674
Aviation Memorabilia, Art & Ephemera 675-836
Aviation Books 837-845
WWI Art: David Cohen Fine Art 846-933
Military Ephemera 934-955
Firearms 956-963
Edged Weapons 964-1001
Militaria 1002-1069
Medals 1070-1102
Cover illustrations:
Front cover: lot 756
Inside front cover: lot 903
Inside back cover: lot 957, 958, 959 & 962
Back cover: lot 1006
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Original advertising poster artwork for Royal Enfield Bicycles by E. Douglas Maxfield.
One from a group of nine, lots 551-559 (10 November): £100-150 each
FORTHCOMING SALES IN 2016
Wednesday 9 November Printed Books, Prints & Documents
Travel & Exploration, Maps & Atlases
Science, Medicine & Agriculture
Bookbinding Equipment & Accessories
Thursday 10 November Motoring Literature, Early Cycling
Automobilia, Maritime & Models
In association with Transport Collector Auctions
Friday 11 November Military & Aviation, Medals, Arms & Armour, including:
The Jack Mappin Collection
The Michael Shaw Collection of Aircraft Salvage
The David Cohen Fine Art retirement stock of WWI Art
Wednesday 14 December Printed Books, Maps & Documents
Stamps, Coins & Trade Tokens
Thursday 15 December Modern First Editions
Children’s & Illustrated Books
Victorian Peepshows, Games & Juvenilia
A Private Collection of Victorian Greetings Cards
Film Posters & Entertainment Memorabilia
Wednesday 25 January 2017 Printed Books, Maps & Documents
Anthony Gasson Opera Memorabilia
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THE JACK MAPPIN COLLECTION
To commence at 10am
Jack Mappin (1931-2016).Jack Mappin was born in 1931, and attended Manchester Grammar School. He
joined the Royal Air Force after the war, and rose to the rank of Flight Lieutenant, flying Shackleton and
Wellington aircraft for Coastal Command. After leaving the RAF he worked for both British Overseas
Airways (BOA) and British Eagle, flying to Africa, the Middle East and Australia.
Passionate about the Royal Air Force, in later years Jack was editor and press officer of “Intercom”, the
magazine of the Aircrew Association, whose chief patrons were Arthur “Bomber” Harris, and Leonard
Cheshire. Jack’s enthusiasm for military and aviation history led to the creation of an extensive private
collection of military objects and memorabilia, to which he devoted the remainder of his life.
602* American medals. A group of awards comprising Silver Star, Air Medal, Purple Heart,
Asiatic-Pacific Campaign, American Defense Service, WWII Victory and American Campaign
Medals, presented in a frame with brass plaque engraved ‘Sgt Edward W. Driscoll JR, Air
601* Medal. Air Force Cross, G.VI.R., Gunner 36047422, 64th Bomb Sqdrn, 43rd Bomb Group, K.I.A. 21 May 1943’, with white metal
reverse officially dated ‘1944’, extremely Gunners badge and cloth badges, 33 x 44cm plus a huge amount of copied paperwork,
fine, in Royal Mint case of issue letters written by Driscoll, photographs, etc.
(1) £700-1000 36047422 Air Gunner Edward Driscoll was born in Illinois, United States in 1918, he served as a radio
operator on B-17E and was assigned to the 5th Air Force, 43rd Bombardment Group, 64th
Bombardment Squadron. The aircraft was nicknamed ‘Honi Kuu Okole’ (Hawaiian for kiss my ass). In
the early hours of 21 May 1943 the aircraft took off from Dobodura Airfield, Papua New Guinea, its
mission to bomb an airfield near Rabaul, however the plane was attacked by a Japanese night fighter
and seriously damaged, the pilot ordered the crew to bail out and only three managed to escape before
the plane crashed into the ocean. Driscoll’s body was never recovered he is commemorated on the
Manila American Cemetery and Memorial, Philippines.
(a carton) £200-300
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603* Badges. A collection of WWII and later American Air Force
badges, including badges mounted on cloth comprising Master
Senior Pilot (2), Pilot, Navigator, Bombardier, Air Crew (2), and
Aerial Gunner, an identity bracelet made from an Air Crew badge
with silver disc engraved ‘W.E. Filer ECDL. 189/1’, WWI U.S. Air
Service Junior / Reserve Pilot badge, reverse dated 1-5-18, U.S.
Navy cigarette case, small grouping of items relating to Lieutenant
Edward C. Kinzler, U.S.A.A.F., comprising identity tags, Sterling silver
Pilots wings badge, riband bar etc with some copied paperwork,
plus a related American Distinguished Flying Cross, in case of issue
(a small carton) £300-500
604* Berlin Airlift O.B.E. group. A Berlin Airlift O.B.E. group of six
attributed to Wing Commander G.A.E. Harkness, A.F.C., O.B.E.,
Royal Air Force, a veteran of the operations in South Kurdistan
1930-31, for which he was mentioned in despatches
The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, 2nd type, Military
Division, Officer’s (O.B.E.) breast Badge, silver-gilt, Air Force Cross,
G.VI.R., reverse officially dated ‘1944’, Africa Star, Defence and War
Medals, Iraq Active Service Medal, mounted for wearing, generally
good very fine, sold with copied papers and Hunt & Roskell Ltd case
Provenance: DNW 24 June 2009 (Lot 1011)
O.B.E. London Gazette New Year Honours 1950. A.F.C. London Gazette 8
June 1944’Squadron Leader Harkness has flown nearly 400 hours as Flight
Commander of experimental flying in connection with the development of
Lot 603 radar searchlights and gun laying equipment. An experienced pilot his work
has been worthy of the highest praise.’
George Augustus Erskine Harkness, born in November 1901, was
commissioned from the ranks of the Royal Air Force in May 1928, while
serving in Egypt. Shortly thereafter posted to No. 70 (Bomber) Squadron at
Hinaidi in Iraq, a Vickers Victoria unit which was re-designated for Bomber-
Transport duties from May 1931, one of his first duties was to assist in the
evacuation of nearly 600 men, women and children from Kabul during the
Afghanistan disturbances of 1929, when the Squadron was temporarily based
in India. Advanced to Flying Officer in November 1929, Harkness remained
actively employed on bombing and transport duties, not least in the
operations against the followers of Shaikh Mahmud in South-ern Kurdistan
in the period October 1930 to May 1931, when No. 70’s aircraft flew a total
of 1160 hours: Harkness was mentioned in despatches by Air Vice-Marshal
Ludlow-Hewitt (London Gazette 6 May 1932 refers). No. 70 having then
participated in day and night bombing operations against followers of Shaikh
Ahmed of Barzan, Harkness returned home and was transferred to the
Reserve of Air Force Officers in May 1933. Recalled on the renewal of
hostilities, in the rank of Flying Officer, he was advanced to Squadron Leader
Lot 604
in September 1941 and was awarded his A.F.C. in respect of the above cited
deeds while serving at R.A.F. Defford - by which stage, according to the
recommendation, his total flying time stood at a little over 5000 hours.
Promoted to the temporary rank of Wing Commander in July 1945, he
reverted to Squadron Leader in the General Duties Branch of the Royal Air
Force in January 1947, when he joined the Secretarial Branch. Shortly
afterwards, as a member of Personnel Staff of Transport Command, he lent
valuable service in the Berlin Airlift, his duties in the U.K. involving extensive
planning for the movement of 250 officers and 4,400 airmen back and forth
to Germany - in fact in the recommendation for his resultant O.B.E., his
work was described as being of ‘outstanding merit and vital to the smooth
running of this Command and its efficiency in the Berlin Airlift’. Harkness
was placed on the Retired List as a Wing Commander in February 1956.
(6) £1000-1500
605* Booker (Alan). Handley Page Hastings (MET) I, 202 Squadron
Coastal Command, Aldergrove, oil on board, showing detailed
representation of the aircraft in flight with Squadron badge to the
lower right, signed lower centre, 28.5 x 43.5cm, framed
(1) £150-200
Lot 605
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606* Cannon ball. A pair of presentation
pieces made from cannon balls each with 612* Desktop models. German V1 Flying
a silver plated flame finial and base with Bomb Air Craft (Buzz Bomb), aluminium
ring turn handle, one with circular with pierced Swastika to the base mounted
cartouche engraved Ramadie [sic] 28-9- on a black metal circular stand, 22cm
17, the other with engraved base wingspan, together with a similar brass
‘Mesopotamia 1918, Presented to the 609* Cloth badges. A collection of WWI model, plus a Junkers Ju.52, aluminium
Officer 6th Gurkhas by J.M.W.’, 14cm high, & WWII cloth badges, including Royal with engraved detail, 14cm wingspan
together with two other cannon balls, Flying Corps wings stitched on to aircraft mounted on an associated desk stamp
including an 8cm high ball mounted on a fabric, a framed collection of WWII badges (3) £100-150
mahogany stand representing the various ranks laid on to a
Probably table lighters. The second Battle of section of a tunic with DFC medal riband 613* Desktop models. A collection of
Ramadi was fought in Mesopotamia on 28 / 29 bar plus brass eagle badge, in a period brass air recognition models, including
September 1917, the battle was a victory for the oak frame and glazed, inscribed verso ‘83 Spitfires, Lancaster Bomber, light aircraft
British Army resulting in 3500 Turkish casualties
Squadron PFF 8 Group Bomber Command plus bi-planes including Breguet XIX,
and prisoners of war.
RAF Wyton’, 26.6 x 21.5cm, other framed 17.5cm wingspan mounted on a marble
(4) £150-200
badges and many loose examples base, plus a Camel with underside marked
(a small carton) £100-150 LXV Sqdn 1917, 14.5cm wingspan mounted
on a chromed stand
(13) £150-200
607* Cannon. A Naval signal cannon, the
iron barrel with flared muzzle and
trunnion on a mahogany four-wheel
carriage, barrel 40cm long
(1) £300-500
610* Control column. A control column
probably from a Shackleton, with rams
horn yoke with ‘Cut-Out’ button, rubber
grips, brass stores reference plate
stamped ‘Type No. Rose I 748 Rose 5, DWG
No. 53.R4471. ISS.22, Serial No. RBG/R3/
211404’, 71cm high
(1) £200-300
608* Car mascot. A WWII period car
mascot, cast as a large eagle with
outspread wings mounted on a radiator
cap and turned wood base, 26cm long 611* Desktop models. Four WWII aircraft 614* Medal. Distinguished Flying Cross,
With manuscript notes to base suggesting this recognition bomber models, each G.VI.R., reverse officially dated ‘1943’,
could have been fixed to a German Military Staff mounted on a base, largest 28cm extremely fine, in Royal Mint case of issue
car.
wingspan, smallest 14cm (1) £1000-1500
(1) £150-200
(4) £100-150
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616* Flying jacket. An American WWII
period private purchase brown leather
flying jacket by Horsehide, Los Angeles,
leather collar and pockets, elasticated
skirt and collars, quilted silk lining with
tailors label, size 38 with various later
badges applied including Air Crew
Association cloth breast badge 618* Henley Regatta. A rowing boat ‘Elk’
(1) £150-200 converted into shelves, beautifully
varnished and painted ‘Henley Regatta’,
615* Medal. Distinguished Flying Medal, dated 1936 with additional Dell Quay
G.VI.R. (751333. Sgt. E.A.F. Gibb. R.A.F.), Sailing Club, Chichester badge, 168cm high
extremely fine, with two cloth Observers together with a full size oar, the paddle
badges and stripes plus copied paperwork painted ‘Head of the River 1923’, with
DFM London Gazette 23 September 1941 original trade label for ‘Muggel Spree’,
‘751333 Sergeant Eric Arthur Fawns Gibb, Royal approx. 270cm long, plus a 1929 school cap
Air Force Volunteer Reserve, No. 35 Squadron’. (3) £300-500
The recommendation states - Sergeant Gibb is
an observer of outstanding ability possessed of
a high order of courage. He has been the
navigator in F/Off. Owen’s crew over a long
period of operations and has contributed in a
long period of operations and has contributed
in a marked way to successes achieved. He is
617* Third Reich. A mixed collection of
strongly recommended for recognition of the
WWII German items, including a brass
Distinguished Flying Medal.
bugle with eagle and swastika badge, 1st
Sergeant Gibb flew on 29 Sorties from 20 July
Class Iron Cross, screwback stamped
1940 to 19 July 1941. On 30 June there was a
daylight formation attack on Kiel (05.45), Sgt. L/54, a copy brass U-Boat War badge,
Gibb was slightly wounded but did not report it plus copy Iron Crosses and badges
to the Captain and continued his duties until the (a small carton) £100-150
base was safely reached. On 19 July at 05.45
619* Luftwaffe. A collection of WWII
over Hanover the starboard inner engine failed
after leaving target, aircraft landed safely at items including a Luftwaffe oxygen bottle,
Bircham Down. Gibb was killed on 22 December various stamps, 14cm high, a section of an
1941 whilst serving with No.28 Conversion Flight aircraft propeller inlaid in brass with a
based at Leconfield, the Halifax L9522 was on a picture of an aircraft, 18cm long, an
transit flight when it crashed on the ashtray cast from Zeppelin Z48, 10.5cm
Lincolnshire/ Leicestershire border, all crew
diameter, another ashtray made as a
were lost, Gibb is buried in the Edinburgh
presentation piece to Senior Technical
(Warriston) Cemetery.
Officer Wing Commander I Roberts for
(a small carton) £1000-1500
service in Malta, 14.5cm diameter and
other items
(12) £100-150
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