Militaria, Medals and Awards

A pair of Second World War period German Carl Zeiss Jena 10x50 binoculars, detailed 'Dekar 740506', with adjustable lenses and pull-out weather guards (some re-colour to guard, one eye aperture adjuster cracked). Provenance: from the estate of the late David Sadler and originally owned by his cousin Anthony ‘Tony’ Gaze, DFC and two bars, Australian fighter pilot and racing driver. Note: Tony Gaze joined the RAF in 1940 and was based at Westhampnett, West Sussex. He flew 488 combat missions and is credited with 12.5 aerial victories, including a V-1 rocket and a Messerschmitt Me 262 jet. After the war, Tony was instrumental in the establishment of motor racing at Goodwood, after putting forward the idea to Frederick Charles Gordon-Lennox, 9th Duke of Richmond, also known as Freddie March. Tony suggested that the roads around RAF Westhampnett would be a great place for racing. Freddie March went on to found the Goodwood Motor Circuit at his Sussex estate. David Sadler clearly idolized his older cousin, which lead to his later interest in both Second World War aviation and motor racing, and items belonging to Tony were passed to him. Original 1930s-1940s footage showing the Sadler family, based in Chichester, can be found on Screen Archive South East.

A Second World War period German Luftwaffe pilot's life jacket, detailed to the interior 'Gerät: Schwimmweste, Bauart: Dräger, Gerät Nr: 10-30 B-2, Anforderz: Fl 30154-2', inscribed to the breast area 'GAZE. Provenance: from the estate of the late David Sadler and originally owned by his cousin Anthony ‘Tony’ Gaze, DFC and two bars, Australian fighter pilot and racing driver. Note: Tony Gaze joined the RAF in 1940 and was based at Westhampnett, West Sussex. He flew 488 combat missions and is credited with 12.5 aerial victories, including a V-1 rocket and a Messerschmitt Me 262 jet. After the war, Tony was instrumental in the establishment of motor racing at Goodwood, after putting forward the idea to Frederick Charles Gordon-Lennox, 9th Duke of Richmond, also known as Freddie March. Tony suggested that the roads around RAF Westhampnett would be a great place for racing. Freddie March went on to found the Goodwood Motor Circuit at his Sussex estate. David Sadler clearly idolized his older cousin, which lead to his later interest in both Second World War aviation and motor racing, and items belonging to Tony were passed to him. Original 1930s-1940s footage showing the Sadler family, based in Chichester, can be found on Screen Archive South East.

A Second World War period German Luftwaffe pilot's navigation wrist compass, detailed to the back 'AK 39, Fl 23235-1', case diameter 6cm. Provenance: from the estate of the late David Sadler and originally owned by his cousin Anthony ‘Tony’ Gaze, DFC and two bars, Australian fighter pilot and racing driver. Note: Tony Gaze joined the RAF in 1940 and was based at Westhampnett, West Sussex. He flew 488 combat missions and is credited with 12.5 aerial victories, including a V-1 rocket and a Messerschmitt Me 262 jet. After the war, Tony was instrumental in the establishment of motor racing at Goodwood, after putting forward the idea to Frederick Charles Gordon-Lennox, 9th Duke of Richmond, also known as Freddie March. Tony suggested that the roads around RAF Westhampnett would be a great place for racing. Freddie March went on to found the Goodwood Motor Circuit at his Sussex estate. David Sadler clearly idolized his older cousin, which lead to his later interest in both Second World War aviation and motor racing, and items belonging to Tony were passed to him. Original 1930s-1940s footage showing the Sadler family, based in Chichester, can be found on Screen Archive South East.

A pair of Second World War type RAF Mk VII flying goggles, detailed 'AM 22C/826 2024' (probably reconditioned). Provenance: from the estate of the late David Sadler and originally owned by his cousin Anthony ‘Tony’ Gaze, DFC and two bars, Australian fighter pilot and racing driver. Note: Tony Gaze joined the RAF in 1940 and was based at Westhampnett, West Sussex. He flew 488 combat missions and is credited with 12.5 aerial victories, including a V-1 rocket and a Messerschmitt Me 262 jet. After the war, Tony was instrumental in the establishment of motor racing at Goodwood, after putting forward the idea to Frederick Charles Gordon-Lennox, 9th Duke of Richmond, also known as Freddie March. Tony suggested that the roads around RAF Westhampnett would be a great place for racing. Freddie March went on to found the Goodwood Motor Circuit at his Sussex estate. David Sadler clearly idolized his older cousin, which lead to his later interest in both Second World War aviation and motor racing, and items belonging to Tony were passed to him. Original 1930s-1940s footage showing the Sadler family, based in Chichester, can be found on Screen Archive South East.

A Second World War period RAF Type E* oxygen mask, detailed to the rubber 'R.M 4084/1, A M. Ref. No. 6D/' and overstamped in white ink '9298', with oxygen hose and retaining clip. Provenance: from the estate of the late David Sadler and originally owned by his cousin Anthony ‘Tony’ Gaze, DFC and two bars, Australian fighter pilot and racing driver. Note: Tony Gaze joined the RAF in 1940 and was based at Westhampnett, West Sussex. He flew 488 combat missions and is credited with 12.5 aerial victories, including a V-1 rocket and a Messerschmitt Me 262 jet. After the war, Tony was instrumental in the establishment of motor racing at Goodwood, after putting forward the idea to Frederick Charles Gordon-Lennox, 9th Duke of Richmond, also known as Freddie March. Tony suggested that the roads around RAF Westhampnett would be a great place for racing. Freddie March went on to found the Goodwood Motor Circuit at his Sussex estate. David Sadler clearly idolized his older cousin, which lead to his later interest in both Second World War aviation and motor racing, and items belonging to Tony were passed to him. Original 1930s-1940s footage showing the Sadler family, based in Chichester, can be found on Screen Archive South East.

A rare Second World War period German diplomatic official's dress dagger by Alcoso, with straight double-edged blade, blade length 25.5cm, nickel plated guard, cast and chased with German military emblem, nickel plated and composite plastic plate grip and eagle-head pommel, with scabbard with textured silvered finish and velvet-backed silver bullion suspension straps with silvered metal buckles and fittings (tip of blade slightly bent). Provenance: from the estate of the late David Sadler and originally owned by his cousin Anthony ‘Tony’ Gaze, DFC and two bars, Australian fighter pilot and racing driver. Note: Tony Gaze joined the RAF in 1940 and was based at Westhampnett, West Sussex. He flew 488 combat missions and is credited with 12.5 aerial victories, including a V-1 rocket and a Messerschmitt Me 262 jet. After the war, Tony was instrumental in the establishment of motor racing at Goodwood, after putting forward the idea to Frederick Charles Gordon-Lennox, 9th Duke of Richmond, also known as Freddie March. Tony suggested that the roads around RAF Westhampnett would be a great place for racing. Freddie March went on to found the Goodwood Motor Circuit at his Sussex estate. David Sadler clearly idolized his older cousin, which lead to his later interest in both Second World War aviation and motor racing, and items belonging to Tony were passed to him. Original 1930s-1940s footage showing the Sadler family, based in Chichester, can be found on Screen Archive South East.

A Second World War period German Luftwaffe aircraft magnetic compass by C. Plath, Hamburg, detailed 'FK38, Werk Nr 22530, Fl 23233'. Provenance: from the estate of the late David Sadler and originally owned by his cousin Anthony ‘Tony’ Gaze, DFC and two bars, Australian fighter pilot and racing driver. Note: Tony Gaze joined the RAF in 1940 and was based at Westhampnett, West Sussex. He flew 488 combat missions and is credited with 12.5 aerial victories, including a V-1 rocket and a Messerschmitt Me 262 jet. After the war, Tony was instrumental in the establishment of motor racing at Goodwood, after putting forward the idea to Frederick Charles Gordon-Lennox, 9th Duke of Richmond, also known as Freddie March. Tony suggested that the roads around RAF Westhampnett would be a great place for racing. Freddie March went on to found the Goodwood Motor Circuit at his Sussex estate. David Sadler clearly idolized his older cousin, which lead to his later interest in both Second World War aviation and motor racing, and items belonging to Tony were passed to him. Original 1930s-1940s footage showing the Sadler family, based in Chichester, can be found on Screen Archive South East.

A Second World War period German Luftwaffe aircraft cockpit clock, detailed to the back 'Bordhur, Gerät-Nr .127-558A, Werk-Nr 673213, Anforderz Fl23885', mounted on a later angular plastic stand. Provenance: from the estate of the late David Sadler and originally owned by his cousin Anthony ‘Tony’ Gaze, DFC and two bars, Australian fighter pilot and racing driver. Note: Tony Gaze joined the RAF in 1940 and was based at Westhampnett, West Sussex. He flew 488 combat missions and is credited with 12.5 aerial victories, including a V-1 rocket and a Messerschmitt Me 262 jet. After the war, Tony was instrumental in the establishment of motor racing at Goodwood, after putting forward the idea to Frederick Charles Gordon-Lennox, 9th Duke of Richmond, also known as Freddie March. Tony suggested that the roads around RAF Westhampnett would be a great place for racing. Freddie March went on to found the Goodwood Motor Circuit at his Sussex estate. David Sadler clearly idolized his older cousin, which lead to his later interest in both Second World War aviation and motor racing, and items belonging to Tony were passed to him. Original 1930s-1940s footage showing the Sadler family, based in Chichester, can be found on Screen Archive South East.

A Second World War period German Luftwaffe aircraft horizon finder, detailed to the back 'Gerät-Nr 127-235 A2, Anfordez FL 22 416-1, Werk-Nr 6342'. Provenance: from the estate of the late David Sadler and originally owned by his cousin Anthony ‘Tony’ Gaze, DFC and two bars, Australian fighter pilot and racing driver. Note: Tony Gaze joined the RAF in 1940 and was based at Westhampnett, West Sussex. He flew 488 combat missions and is credited with 12.5 aerial victories, including a V-1 rocket and a Messerschmitt Me 262 jet. After the war, Tony was instrumental in the establishment of motor racing at Goodwood, after putting forward the idea to Frederick Charles Gordon-Lennox, 9th Duke of Richmond, also known as Freddie March. Tony suggested that the roads around RAF Westhampnett would be a great place for racing. Freddie March went on to found the Goodwood Motor Circuit at his Sussex estate. David Sadler clearly idolized his older cousin, which lead to his later interest in both Second World War aviation and motor racing, and items belonging to Tony were passed to him. Original 1930s-1940s footage showing the Sadler family, based in Chichester, can be found on Screen Archive South East.

A small group of German Luftwaffe aircraft instruments, including a magneto switch, a fuel gauge and a landing gear switch. Provenance: from the estate of the late David Sadler and originally owned by his cousin Anthony ‘Tony’ Gaze, DFC and two bars, Australian fighter pilot and racing driver. Note: Tony Gaze joined the RAF in 1940 and was based at Westhampnett, West Sussex. He flew 488 combat missions and is credited with 12.5 aerial victories, including a V-1 rocket and a Messerschmitt Me 262 jet. After the war, Tony was instrumental in the establishment of motor racing at Goodwood, after putting forward the idea to Frederick Charles Gordon-Lennox, 9th Duke of Richmond, also known as Freddie March. Tony suggested that the roads around RAF Westhampnett would be a great place for racing. Freddie March went on to found the Goodwood Motor Circuit at his Sussex estate. David Sadler clearly idolized his older cousin, which lead to his later interest in both Second World War aviation and motor racing, and items belonging to Tony were passed to him. Original 1930s-1940s footage showing the Sadler family, based in Chichester, can be found on Screen Archive South East.

An early 20th century Turkish prisoner-of-war beadwork model of a snake, dated '1917', length 187cm, together with a similar prisoner-of-war beadwork bag.

A good collection of Second World War period economy plastic cap and other badges, including Home Guard, Parachute Regiment, Royal Armoured Corps, Army Air Corps and Hampshire Regiment.

A small collection of British Army cap and other badges, including Parachute Regiment, three GQ parachute pin badges, comprising two enamelled examples, marked 'GQ Parachutist' to reverse, and one in white metal, perhaps an early variant, another parachutist badge and two National Cadet Corps shoulder titles.

An early 20th century military side drum relating to Drummer W.R. Ball, 3rd Pals White City Regiment, the sides painted naively with battle honours and crest of the Machine Gun Corps and dated '1914', diameter 37cm, possibly painted later in celebration (overall distressed condition).

A Victorian 1st Forfarshire Artillery Volunteers white metal helmet plate badge.

A Victorian 1st Fifeshire Artillery Volunteers white metal helmet plate badge.

A scarce 91st P.L. Argyllshire Highlanders Glengarry or shako badge, together with a small collection of other Scottish military badges.

A small collection of British Army cap and other badges, including 2nd Warwickshire, Loyal Suffolk Hussars, Worcestershire Imperial Yeomanry and 23rd London Armoured Car Company CLY Sharpshooters.

A collection of European and world cap and other badges, including South Africa Constabulary, Royal Malta Artillery, Rhodesia and Iraq.