4093 AUST WW1 New Years chocolate tin. 1915. "To the AEF" from the Australian War Cont. Assoc. London. Usual wear to giltbut all writing ledgable. Grade II- $225*
4094 AUST WW2 STERILIZING OUTFIT FOR WATER BOTTLES. Included is the two small phialls containing the pills (Old and decomposing). (These items are included BUT are NOT to be used for ANY purpose.) The only complete kit we have seen. Grade II-. $50
4095 AUST WW2 SOUVENIR OF PALESTINE. WOMAN'S POWDER PUFF. Silvered circular tin container with ornate Mother of Pearl shell cut out design to exterior of lid, depicting Rising Sun Emblem, Kangaroo and Emu, "AIF" within a small shield and "Palestine, Holy Land" to inner circumference. Mirrow to interior of lid. Powder puff within base section of tin. Grade II- $185
4096 AUST WW2 Chromed rectangular cigarette case. 85mm x 75mm. Has chromed rising sun collar badge aboved chromed Aust. title. fixed to the lid. Small dent to top right corner of the lid. Grade II- $45
4097 AUST WW2 Plastic coated tin matchbox holder. Cream coloured with AIF above a rising sun to one side. Union Jack and royal ensign below boomerang to other side. Red/blue check border. Grade II- $45
4098 AUST Vietnam War emergency flying ration tin (tin only, no contents0. Green rectangular tin with black stencilled information. Grade II $25
4099 AUST Vietnam War army foot powder. 2oz tin, samll with sliding top to expose holes to shake out powder. Near full tin. 4/67 dated. Grade II- $30
4100 GB BOER WAR QUEEN VICTORIA CHOCOLATE GIFT TIN 1900, for Troops in South Africa, including Australian Contingents. Usual rust spotting to gilt body and Queen Victoria, (now empty). Grade II- $175
4101 GB WW2 CIGARETTE TIN "ARMY CLUB" "SANDHURST SIZE". All paint present. Grade II+ $75
4102 US WW2 "Emergency Drinking Water" Tin. Dated 5/45. Tin punctured on reverse. No contents. Some dents nad surface rust. Grade II- $25
SMALL FLAGS, PENNANTS, ETC.
4103 NORTH VIETNAM 1965 dated NVA Flag. red over blue flag with central yellow 5 pointed star. Calling for the liberation of Nui-Dat from the Australians 1965. Grade II- $150*
4104 AUST WW1 FLAGS PATRIOTIC TYPE X 4: French, GB, Aust and Belgium, all hand held printed cotton type on wooden sticks, used and creased. Grade III+ $75
4105 AUST C/WW1 FLAG LOT, PATRIOTIC TYPE, AUST RED ENSIGN with 'For Our Brave Boys' and printed picture of Wounded Soldier, a Belgium flag, French and Union Jack. All hand held type printed on cotton on wooden stick, o/a age and storage wear, first one VERY SCARCE. Grade III+ Union Jack well mothed. $150
4106 AUST WW2 ERA HAND HELD PATRIOTIC FLAG. On piece of dowel. Grade II- $20
4107 BUNTING FLAGS HAND HELD X3; Union Jack and 2x Aust. all on wooden sticks. Grade II- $25
4108 GB WW2 HAND HELD UNION FLAG. Patriotic. Screen Printed on Dowel Handle. Larger size than normal approx. 12inch/30cm long X 8inch/20cm wide. British Made. Grade II- $40
4109 GB WW2 HAND HELD SMALL PATRIOTIC FLAG. Union Flag. Screen Printed cotton on dowel handle. (Repairs by sticky tape.) Grade II- $20
4110 GERM WW2 KRIEGSMARINE SIGNAL FLAG. White rectangle with diagonal Red Cross. Has hallyard rope and wood stopper marked on hallyard. O/a some small moth holes. O/a size is 104 x 63cm. SCARCE. $195
4111 GERM WW2 Hitler Youth flag. Small size approx 470 x 300mm. A very well made example. Multi piece construction with tape style swastika. Has rope hallyard and HJ RZM paper tag attahced to bunting which is also ink stamped "RZM/51/40". Some light brown staining to white sections due to age and possibly storage. Ideal display size in VGC. One of the best examples we have seen. Grade II $425*
4112 JAPAN C/WW2 FLAG BUNTING LOT, Paper pattern of the Meatball and Rising Sun flags, 30 x 24cm, 11 pieces but one with 1/3 torn off o/w Grade II- $150
4113 JAPAN WW2 Silk meatball flag 1020mm x 710mm. Leather reinforced corners with ties to one end. White section of flag completely covered in Japanese characters. Few stain marks. But no tears or holes. Grade II $475*
4114 AUST WW2/BCOF SILK PAINTED JAPANESE MEATBALL FLAG. With numerous inked Japanese characters in place. Signed by about 12 U.S. Servicemen (All Sigs. Cdrps) and one Australian member of BCOF. Originally coming from Ballarat Victoria, Australia. Great looking silk momento that needs to be framed to survive the tyranny of time. Grade II- $250
4115 NZ WW2era Commemorative small felt pennant, "RNZAF Observer" on dark blue felt. Colour screen printed, badge and wording Grade II- $35
4116 NZ WW2 era Commemorative pennant. Numerous moth grazes and holes. Blue felt. yellow printing, RNZAF badge and OHAKEA. Grade III+ $20
4117 NZ Post 1953 RNZAF CMT 4th intake Whenuapai commemorative blue felt pennant. Nice printed badge with silver bird motif. Grade II- $25
4118 NZ WW2 Period samll RNZAF felt pennant with "WHENUAPAI" screen printed with RNZAF badge. Small moth nips to lower corner. Grade II- $30
4119 NZ WW2 ERA Commemorative Felt Pennant. at least 6inches high and 18 in length to point. "New Zealand Scottish Regt". Blue felt with Yellow/green screen print. Grade II- $30
4120 NORTH VIETNAM FLAG. Red background with large yellow star. Overall 113cm X 75cm. Great Display item. New Condition. Grade I- $80
TRENCH ART
4121 AUST WW2 SAILING SHIP SHELL CASE TRENCH ART, 20mm case cut and folded out '1942' dated, 102mm high. Grade II- $30
4122 AUST WW2 TRENCH ART SALT AND PEPPER SHAKER SET. Made from Chromed .50 calibre machine gun rounds. With bases attached Some small vice marks to salt shaker. Grade II- $95
4123 AUST WW2 TRENCH ART DESK ORNAMENT/PAPER WEIGHT. Made from base of 25 Pdr Shell, .45 ACP Bullet, a Brass Ring & 1943 Penny. Chromed. Grade II- $90
4124 AUST WW2 TRENCH ART SMALL VASE. Chromed. From 37mm Tank Shell with ornately flared rim and adorned with intricate Bird and Plant etchings. With Initials "A.H." 1943 Dated. Nice ornamental piece. Grade II- $75
4125 AUST WW2 TRENCH ART BOOK ENDS. 2 x 20mm Cannon Shells fashioned into Sailing boats and affixed to wooden off cut bases. Grade II- $65
4126 AUST WW2 RAAF TRENCH ART/SOUVENIR MATCH SAFE COVER. Red, White and Blue checkered borders with "R.A.A.F." and Pilots Wing painted to front and crossed flags and boomerang to the reverse side. Grade II- $60
4127 AUST WW1/WW2 SOUVENIR OF PALESTINE. Cigarette Packet Box. Obverse shows Camel & Handler. Blue stain to reverse. Heavy service wear. Grade II- $50
4128 AUST WW2 SOUVENIR BOOMERANG. Plywood in shape of Boomerang with printed/stamped images of Kookaburra, Koala and an Aboriginal with the words "Souvenir of Australia". "On Land, On Sea, In Air, Yanks & Aussies Will Be There. One In - All In". Grade II- $40
4129 AUST WW2 TRENCH ART BRASS DRINKING MUG. Large size (600ml). With single .50 Cal, 1942 dated inert round forming the handle. Well done piece. Grade II- $85
4130 AUST WW2 NEW GUINEA SOUVENIR BASE PLATE FOR PLAQUE. Map of PNG with engraved name places and "C" Squadron 2/4th Armoured Regiment. 1944-45. Similar items have been sighted probably cast by Unit Workshops. Nice. Grade II- $75
4131 AUST WW2 TRENCH ART CANDLE STICKS X 2. Made from chromed Shells. Bases are 1944 dated 40mm Bofors Cases with the stems made from joined .50 Cal and 20mm Cannon Cases joined head to head and the outer upper rim flared outwards. Nice appealing item. Grade II- $150
4132 AUST WW2 Trench art style momento/souvenir "Slouch Hat" 85mm diam made from brass with small rising sun badge to side (upturned as worn). "Australian Military forces" caption on badge. Nice desirable piece. Grade II $95
4133 AUST POST WW2 ART NOUVEAU/ TRENCH ART GIFT. Turned wooden storage jar from piece of pine. Light wood with darker streaks. A gift from the Cadets at 17 Flight to Flt. Lt. R.L. Davis. Dec. 1960. Grade II- $45
4134 AUST/GB WW1 Trench art 18 PDR shell case vase. Presented to a Hurstville (NSW) Church 1927. 1916 dated shell case. Lightly flared rim. Grade II- $95
4135 AUST WW2 Wartime trench art souvneir RAAF single mounted and chromed propellar on a tiered chrome stand. Possible mount for a clock. 27cm long. rade II- $85
4136 AUST WW2 Sweetheart momento. Heart shaped pendant (Mother of Pearl) with "Mother" in gold coated wire script with a little heart shape with blue gem hanging underneath. A delightlful little piece. Grade II- $125*
4137 AUST Boer War trench Art. A British (VSM) 1 Pdr Pom Pom Rnd shell case engraved with scrolls with "Belmont South Africa War 99, Peace 1901" Also has "J Hope" on base. Inert Rnd. No. 64 Pte John Hope served with 1st Tasmanian CNTGT. Scarce Boer War peice. $325
4138 AUST WW1 TRENCH ART PAPER WEIGHT. Made from a 18 Pound Art'y Shell, now measures 45mm high. Dated 3/15 and in primer has been seated a small arms projectile and tipped off with a small A.I.F. Button. Filled with unknown heavy substance and bottom felt lined. Grade II- $150
4139 AUST WW2 HAND BEATEN AND HAND ENGRAVED PIECE OF ALUMINIUM SHAPED INTO A SMALL BOWL/DISH. 4 X .50 Cal part projectiles form legs. Engraving shows various south east Asians (Probably Burma/Thai) Scenes. This includes native woman, native hut, elephant and tripical trees/plants. A very nice piece of what could be P.O.W. Art. Grade II- $80
4140 AUST WW1 TRIANGULAR SHAPED BRASS ASHTRAP/ CRIBBAGE BOARD. With inset Bust of Sir John Monash. Grade II- $150
4141 AUST WW1 TRENCH ART SMALL BUD VASE/FLOWER BOWL. Manufact- ured from Artillery Fuze type cover and inscribed 'ANZAC 25-1-15 M.B.R.' Three smallarm projectiles made into feet. 70mm High. Grade II- $175
4142 AUST WW1 Trench art dinner gong. Brass with right angle folded edges. 26cm diam. Engraved with a large Rising Sun to the center surrounded by the pyramids, sphynx, camel, palm trees. Hung from old cord. A very nice souvenir from Egypt. Grade II- $250*
4143 AUST WW1 LARGE VICTORY CUP STYLE FLOWER VASE -TRENCH ART. Made from a large French Howitzer Shell with heavy brass "Arms". Engraved lightly with Gumnuts and Leaves and the word "GUM". Stands about 12"/30cm High., with flared and scalloped rim. Grade II-. $225
4144 AUST WW1 GLASS PLATE DECORATIVE HOMEFRONT TYPE TRENCH ART. Has a picture of Lord Roberts VC in the centre and on the top outer rim all the WW1 allied flags, small type stickers and then each one has been given a gold painted background. Has metal wall hanger attached. Some rubbing to gold paint o/w Grade II- 235mm diam. Fruit service type plate. $95
4145 AUST/GB WW1 SHELL CASE ASHTRAY, German 77mm case cut down to 34mm and etched 'Great War Souvenir from Fritz' and knarled pattern. Centre .303 bullet stand (projectile loose), dated 'June 1918'. Grade II- $95
4146 AUST WW1 Artillery shell ashtray made from a cut down French 75mm shell. 1917 dated. Grade II- $40
4147 AUST WW1 Trench art. Basic shoe horn made from the brass of an artillery shell case. No markings. Grade II- $45
4148 AUST WW1 Trench art modified cigarette tin with a WW1 rising sun (collar size) fixed to the lid. 8.5 x 8 x 2cm. Grade II- $65
4149 AUST WW1 Souvenir letter opener. Blade engraved "Bruxelles". Commercially produced cast brass. Grade II- $65
4150 AUST WW2 TRENCH ART MATCHING PAIR OF 40mm SHELL CASING VASES. Flared star pattern legs leading up to mottled sand cast mid height patterns with hearts and circles motif as a border. Right angled flared rim. WF stamped underneath. Grade II- $150
4151 AUST WW2 TRENCH ART CANISTER. Nicely shaped brass canister from small artillery shell with lid made to fit loosely. Very nice small sweetheart type brass A.C.M.F. Rising Sun Badge and "Australia" Shoulder title. 85mm high. Grade II-. $150
4152 AUST WW2 TRENCH ART CIGARETTE LIGHTER. Adorned with 2 Aust Pennies. (1944 Date to one). Quaint. Grade II- $120
4153 AUST/GB WW2 DESK TOP RAAF/RAF/RCAF MOMENTO. Wooden base with Propellor made from layered different coloured wood and carved into shape. Large, Officers type spread winged Eagle and Kings Crown Hat Badge to front. Minor knocks/chips. Grade II- $100
4154 AUST WW2 Short cut down 25 Pdr Casing made into trenchart ashtray. Small arms cases made into rests for cigarettes. An unknown dated Halfpenny is affixed to the center showing Geroge VI Grade II- $75
4155 AUST WW2 Nice made RAAF momento try (or wall hanging frame). Made from various colours of wood with a centre piece of a flying Kittyhawk (or spitfire?). Felt underneath has been attacked by moths. Too good to use as a tray. Nice WW2 momento. Grade II $160
4156 AUST WW2 2PND SHELL CASE CUT DOWN TO 135mm. MKII. Dated 1936 End flared for vase. Grade II- $15
4157 AUST WW2 6 POWDER ARTILLERY SHELL. (Chromed) with widely flared rim. Presented for use as a vase. Grade II- $100
4158 AUST WW2 Wall hanging momento/souvenir. Nice simple mini wall plaque made from wood with a round recessed area with Artillery colours painted diagonally across background and with a collar size rising sun fixed to center. Grade II- $55
4159 TRENCH ART SHELL CASE, 40mm bofors cut short 19cm with Rising Sun hat badge attached and flaired top. 1941 dated Grade II+ $65
4160 AUST WW2 TRENCH ART. Cylindrical Canister made from two captured Italian tank shells. (75mm/27 on both bases plus 1/931 on both). Lid has nice fitting and is adorned with A.C.M.F. Rising Sun Collar Badge. Very nice. Base has three part 20mm projectiles as legs. Grade II- $200
4161 AUST WW2 Trench art souvenir 1941 dated 20mm cannon round. Chromed with large RAAF hat badge attached. One time part of a larger piece of trench art itme. Grade II- $45
4162 TRENCH ART SHELL CASE, 40mm bofors 25cm with rising sun collar attached mid way with hole below (?). Has been attached to base at some time as holes and solder on base. 1942 dated. Grade II-. $50
4163 AUST WW2 TRENCH ART. 40mm Bofors shell with flared mouth for vase. Has attached Rising Sun collar to front. Grade II- $60
4164 AUST WW2 SAILING SHIP SHELL CASE TRENCH ART, 20mm case cut and folded out, 1942 dated. 102mm high. Grade II- $30
4165 AUST WW2 TRENCH ART SHELL CASE VASES', 2 MATCHING 40mm BOFOR SHELL CASES. Both with flared tops and a collar size Rising Sun to each. Grade II-. $125
4166 AUST WW2 TRENCH ART SPITFIRE. Brass 120 X 145mm. Square lug on the underside indicates it was part of a longer item. Grade II- $50
4167 AUST WW2 TRENCH ART LETTER OPENER. Chromed MK 7, 1942 Dated .303 Round with Scimitar shaped blade. Grade II- $30
4168 AUST WW2 Trench art ashtray using a 6 pdr shell base with a 20mm aircraft ruond as a central handle. Nice basic apeal. Dated 1942. 4 positions for cigarettes. Grade II- $65
4169 AUST WW2 Trench art stylecribbage board made from flat sheet brass with tubular brass feet. Grade II- $60
4170 AUST WW2 Souvenir of early WW2 status. 25PDR shell with 2x upturned .50 Bmg rounds as handles in "Winners Cup style". Single Rising Sun collar badge to front with single French 7.5mm small arms round also attached to the front. Slightly flared rim to 25 PDR case. $185
4171 AUST WW2 LAMP TRENCH ART, Base is turned down Naval 4 inch shell, stem is a 20mm case & projectile both threaded, top has bulb holder, no wire. Looks like base is made to go onto a wooden base. O/a Grade II- (1943 Dated). $75
4172 AUST WW2 Trench art ash tray. Very basic. A cut down 25 pounder shell case. Very simple. 1943 dated. Grade II- $20
4173 AUST WW2 Small trenchart souvenir letter opener. Scimitar shape blade made from aircraft alum. and etched "Port Moresby 1943-44 and Milne Bay 1943-44". One side of the red plastic handle is buckled slightly and cracked. Grade II $25
4174 AUST WW2 SHELL CASE VASE TRENCH ART, 2 Pdr shell 153mm high with flared neck, 1944 dated. Grade II- $35
4175 AUST WW2 TRENCH ART VASE. "SOUVENIR OF NEW GUINEA 1944" inscribed to front. Very nice Japanese Naval A/A Shell with 5 9/17 & anchor symbols to base. With two handles fashioned from Japanese 7.7mm Rounds from either side of main body at a slight angle. Very nice looking Bud-Vase. Total height 163mm with flared rim to main shell case. Grade II- $100
4176 AUST WW2 CIGAR BOX TRENCH ART, Large 230 x 130 x 60mm. Aluminium with hinged lid. Etched by hand a large Rising Sun with decorative border and '1939-45, VX 1920 W. H. Treeb'. Some minor verdigris spot o/w Grade II- $125
4177 AUST WW2 50 CAL BULLET SALT SHAKER TRENCH ART, projectile with hole at top (pulls out to fill) has screw in perspex round base plate/stand. Grade II- $45
4178 AUST WW2 RAAF Trench art souvenir momento. All chromed map of Australia as ash tray with a flying spitfire (missing propellar). nice item. Grade II- $185
4179 AUST WW2 Momento RAAF Jewellry box. Made from clear perspexsheets with a RAAF sweetheart eagle on top. Lined with light blue satin like material. 19 x 10 x 11cm. Grade II- $60
4180 AUST WW2 Souvneir cast alloy base plate showing a map of New Guinea with the main towns. inscribed "C Sqn 2/4 Aust Armoured Regt Aitape-Wewak 19445-45. Grade II- $75
4181 AUST/JAPAN WW2 2 X Trench art vases. 30mm x 162mm shell cases with flared necks, both with nicely engraved with large palm trees, beach scenes, one with "Moratai May 1945" other "Balikpapan, Borneo, July 1945. Grade II- $150
4182 BELGUIM WW2 TRENCH ART FORK. Trident Style Fork with Belgian 7.65mm Round forming handle. Chromed. Grade II- $50
4183 FRANCE WW1 TRENCH ART BRASS SERVIETTE RING. With the Town Coat of Arms of Armientiers (Brass Badge) affixed to it. Grade II- $45
4184 FRA WW1 TRENCH ART. SERVIETTE RING. Approx. 55mm diameter. Made from light medal (Aluminium?) in the shape of a Gentlemans Signet Ring. Shield has the name "Houplines" inscribed and 1914-1916 stamped. Grade II- $50
4185 FRA WW1 STRIKING PAIR OF WW1 GERMAN 77mm ARTY SHELL CASES MADE INTO FLOWER VASES. Engraved on the front is "Souvenir De Guerre 1914-18" Within a Laurel Wreath. Also has added decorative rings around the top of the shell with what would appear to be an enlistment date of 22-8-14. Shells dated March 1917 and October 1917 respectively. Would be very nice polished on display in your WWI Collection. Grade II-. $250
4186 FRANCE/GB WW1 COMMEMORATIVE STABLE BELT. Has embroidered along length of belt 'Gloire Aux Allies' in French? 'Glory to the Allies 1914' with Allied flags. Very soiled and belt ends in relic condition. Has been used as a hat belt. All badges removed save one German button. Grade III. $125
4187 FRANCE WW1 TRENCH ART SHELL CASE. French 37/85 (Pom Pom) Case with slightly flared neck with a lovely hammer tone over all giving a leather/skin effect. Grade II-. $85
4188 GB WW1 Serviette Ring. Souvenir HMS St Vincent. Silver ring with enamel badge. C/w short typed history of ship with links to the battle of Jutland. Grade II- $85
4189 GB WW1 TRENCH ART FLOWER VASE. Made from 13 Pounder, 1916 Dated Arty Shell. Flared rim and nicely inscribed "From W.H.D. to J.H. FRANCE 1918". Stands 240mm High. Grade II- $150
4190 GB WW1 TRENCH ART VERY PROFESSIONALLY MADE STORAGE CANISTER Made from fitting two X 4.5 inch Howitzer shells together. Both dated 1916 with a beautifully fashioned knurled knob atop the bid portion. Would be a fantastic display item when polished. Grade II- $250
4191 GB WW1 TRENCH ART LETTER OPENER. Decorated Schimitar Blade "Souvenir of World War". Handle made from MK 7, .303 Round dated 1917. Blade has some bend marks. Grade II- $75
4192 GB WW1 PAIR OF TRENCH ART BUD VASES. Made from Austrian (?) 37mm Mountain Gun Arty Shells. Lightly flared outer rims. Lightly inscribed Shields with the names "WILFRED" and "STELLA" and France 1918. Grade II- $85
4193 GB WW1 TRENCH ART ASH TRAY. Made from the base of a 1918 Dated 4.5 inch Howitzer Shell. 120mm diam. and 35mm high. Grade II-. $60
4194 GB WW1 TRENCH ART ASHTRAY/ SMOKERS STAND. Striking shield shape rear wall made from the shell of a 75mm French Arty Shell. Central matchbox holder. Inscribed with "Souvenir of the War", "1914-1919" and "France" on front. Nice Item. Grade II- $185
4195 GB WW1 TRENCH ART. ARTILLERY FUZE COVER FASHIONED INTO AN ASHTRAY. 2 positions for cigarettes. Royal Engineers Collar Badge affixed to side. Grade II- $45
4196 GB WW1 RFC MOMENTO INTRICATELY CARVED PIECE OF WOOD. (Reputedely to be a piece of the control panel of a Bi- Plane). Used as a Card/Letter Holder. Made whilst in Hospital/Convalescent Unit after being wounded? Recipient named "A.R. Walker RFC" on rev. Grade II- $150
4197 GB WW1 TRENCH ART STYLE MOMENTO IN THE SHAPE OF A MKIV TANK. Made entirely of wood (Shell box dividers?) Used as a money box. Small tacks/nails have been used to simulate rivets and the panels are assembled with interlocking pieces. Grade II- $250
4198 GB WW1 TRENCH ART SMALL "COAL SCUTTLE". Fashioned from French 75mm Arty Shell. Large Artillery Badge affixed to top and small brass attachment to base for spoon?. Very interesting item. Has brass carry handle and 3 X .303 projectiles for legs. Has small brass shovel. Handle made from .303 bullet. Grade II- $275
4199 GB WW1 2 SMALL FLOWER VASES. Trench art. 2 x Fuse Covers from artillery shells. Chromed, with thick heavy set metal bases. Royal Artillery sleeve Badges have been affixed to the front of each of them. Grade II- $95
4200 GB WW1 ERA SOUVENIR MATCH SAFE. With embossed Union Flag to 1 side (sheet copper used). Nice little momento. Grade II- $45
4201 GB WW1 TRENCH ART 1915 DATED AEG 77mm TYPE SHELL CUT DOWN & SNUG FITTING LID MADE FROM BRASS. Lid has two rings from where it use to have two shell (small arm) casings as to form a handle (Removed). Nicely decorated with RSM Coat of Arms Badge & Brass chain around the base. Lid fits snuggly. Nice looking item when fully polished and presented. Grade II- $125