The General Sir John Maxwell Personal Black Watch & Coldstream Guards Photo Archive Museum-Grade 5-Piece Unframed Estate Lot – Original Presentation Plaque & Printed Mat Elements. This specific lot directly reflects the military legacy of General Sir John Grenfell Maxwell, whose only daughter, Helena, married into the Carver family. Please check my other auctions for related family heirlooms. Sourced directly via descent from the immediate family estate, these four salvaged photographs were personally owned by General Sir John Grenfell Maxwell. Most famously known in world history as the British Commander-in-Chief who suppressed the historic 1916 Easter Rising in Ireland, General Maxwell also served as the distinguished Regimental Colonel for the Black Watch in the 1920s. These photos have been removed from their original frames and present a spectacular historical restoration project. While there is prominent peripheral water damage to the antique cardboard matting from decades of estate storage, portions of the original printed mats can be easily salvaged, fully preserving the critical names, dates, and crests. Offered entirely unframed and flat-packed, this archive is a rare opportunity to acquire direct, personal command pieces from an elite WWI/Interwar military dynasty. Piece 1: The Silver Presentation Plaque. Dimensions: Measures approximately 3.5″ x 1″. Text Engraving: Reads explicitly: Presented to the Colonel of the Black Watch, By the Officers of his Second Battalion, 20th June 1925. Context: Salvaged directly from the frame of Photo 1, this plaque (which I believe to be silver) represents a direct, personal tribute gifted to General Maxwell by his subordinate officers. It retains its authentic age-tarnish and original mounting rivets on the reverse side. Piece 2: The Officers Portfolio – 2nd Battalion The Black Watch (Bordon, 1925). Mat Dimensions: 16″ x 12″. Printed Text: “The Officers, 2nd Battalion The Black Watch, Bordon, 1925″. Identification & Publishers: General Maxwell himself is clearly visible, seated directly in the middle of the front row wearing a peaked cap and holding his swagger stick. The lower mount features the official studio stamps: Gale & Polden, Ltd. ” and “Aldershot and London. Condition Note: This is the photo that originally housed the silver presentation plaque. Both the central photograph and the printed description block are well-preserved and can be easily salvaged/matted. Piece 3: The Cairo Command – 3rd Battalion Coldstream Guards (Cairo, March 1911). Mat Dimensions: 18″ x 11″ (Central photographic print measures 11.5″ x 6″). Printed Text: “3rd Battn Coldstream Guards, Cairo, March, 1911″. Studio Photographer: Stamped by the legendary Near East studio G. This image directly documents General Maxwell’s extensive command tenure and military governance over the Egyptian theater. The photo and the crisp upper description text block can be easily salvaged. Piece 4: Imperial Durbar Assembly – The British High Commissioner & Malay Rulers c. Mat Dimensions: Heavy mat measures 18″ x 15.25″. Description: A magnificent, large-scale formal diplomatic portrait documenting a historic Conference of Rulers (Durbar) held at Government House under the grand carriage porch in Kuala Lumpur, British Malaya. Context: Features an extraordinary assembly of sovereign Malay Sultans in traditional royal regalia seated directly alongside British High Command staff, including General Sir John Maxwell in formal white tropical dress uniform. Piece 5: The Non-Coms Archive – 2nd Battalion The Black Watch Sergeants’ Mess (Bordon, Dec 1922). Printed Text: “Members, Sergeants’ Mess, 2nd Battalion The Black Watch, Bordon, December 1922″. Details: Features a sweeping troop lineup in full Highland dress. General Maxwell’s name appears directly within the printed lineup text. Restoration Note: This mat is structurally stable enough that a collector could simply overlay an additional custom decorative mat and frame it immediately. Condition & Conservation Summary This lot is offered in salvaged, antique condition as an ideal restoration project. The four central photographic prints are remarkably crisp, maintaining strong charcoal tones, deep contrast, and sharp detail. The heavy estate cardboard matting shows prominent, historical water staining, foxing, and peripheral tidelines from storage as pictured. However, because the text blocks, names, and General Maxwell’s central seating positions are completely clear, these items can be easily trimmed, custom overlay-matted, and beautifully restored. The loose silver presentation plaque will be individually wrapped in bubble wrap and securely enclosed.
Extremely Rare Surviving WW1-WW2 Era German Officer’s Black Leather Visor Peak Cap, Panzer Motorcycle Company, c. 1930s / 1940s, Authentic Muir Cap with Built-in German Military Insignia Cockade & Metal Snake Chained Chin Strap. Interested parties should submit your offer. This original war era German Officer’s Leather Muir Cap is a remarkable piece of history from Ground Forces Infantry in the early to mid-1930s, represents a significant era pre-WW2. This rare artifact is a prized addition for discerning antiquarians or museum curators seeking exceptional pieces for their exhibits. Crafted by the renowned Muir Cap & Regalia Ltd company, known for their legendary craftsmanship in uniform caps for military and organizations since 1875 in Europe before relocating to Toronto, Canada at the turn of the century. This specific Muir Cap belonged to a WW2 era German (Air Force) Officer serving in the ground force infantry under the Panzer Division, specifically the “General Göring Regiment” Motorcycle Company, a notable military police force likely stationed in Italy leading up to the war. The cap and visor are made of genuine, waxed (Pull-Up), black leather adorned with Muir-issued silver cap buttons and a silver snake chain link expansion strap. The hatband features intricate zig-zag stitching on tanned leather, while the interior is lined with black silk satin. Notably, a diamond-shaped swatch of transparent oil cloth or other water-resistant material from that era is stitched into the crown to protect the cap’s label and lining. Distinctively, the cap features silver wings, wreath & cockade insignia backed by a heavy metal badge or solid metal rectangular backing permanently installed into the peak and sewn into the lining, a characteristic unique to officer’s caps. While the original rank badge and silver bullion are not present, this cap remains a valuable addition to any militaria or collectibles collection due to its historical significance. Made in Canada, this cap is in excellent condition, representing an exceptional opportunity for serious collectors or museum curators aiming to acquire top-tier WW2 German Air Force collectibles and vintage apparel. Please review the photos. The leather displays some wear, scratches, and small areas of surface peeling. The built-in wreath and cockade black and red paint shows typical wear from exposure, which is common for a used military motorcycle officer’s uniform headgear relic; otherwise, it remains in excellent condition. The chin strap looks good but is stiff and should not be fully stretched or pulled. The area of the hat behind the stowed chin strap shows wear from the friction of chain links against the leather, which is expected given the original wearer’s use over years of service. The interior of the cap has some wear but is still in relatively excellent condition. The Muir brand label, located behind an acetate film, has been preserved for decades and remains in near mint condition.
This is a very scarce item. This is an Original 1920s The Black Watch Royal Highland Canadian Regiment Metal Cigarette Case, issued to a J E Dykens. It is in beautiful shape, the latch catches a bit but opens with 2 hands, there is a maker notation of K24, measures 6″ x 3-1/4″ in size.
1925 RARE Photo Shellback Initiation Black Sailor Cuffs USS OKLAHOMA BB-37 NAVY. Very Rare photo of the shellback initiation on the USS OKLAHOMA July 6th, 1925. Visible is the African American sailors in cuffs being brought before the Royal Court. Other sailors in the photo (shellbacks) have shillelaghs in hand. 3 1/2″ x 6″. USS OKLAHOMA joined the Pacific Fleet and, in 1925, began a high-profile training cruise with several other battleships. They left for Samoa, on 1 July, crossing the equator on 6 July. On 27 July, they arrived in Australia and conducted a number of exercises there, before spending time in New Zealand, returning to the United States later that year. In early 1927, she transited the Panama Canal and moved to join the Scouting Fleet. USS Oklahoma (BB-37) was a Nevada-class battleship built by the New York Shipbuilding Corporation for the United States Navy, notable for being the first American class of oil-burning dreadnoughts. After the war, she served in both the United States Battle Fleet and Scouting Fleet. Oklahoma was modernized between 1927 and 1929. In 1936, she rescued American citizens and refugees from the Spanish Civil War. On returning to the West Coast in August of the same year, Oklahoma spent the rest of her service in the Pacific. Some sailors inside escaped when rescuers drilled holes and opened hatches to rescue them. Unlike most of the other battleships that were recovered following Pearl Harbor, Oklahoma was too damaged to return to duty.
Antique Bubble Glass with wooden frame. This Portrait is of a Black US Soldier. The date is getting a little hard to read. There is a persons name on the back it is hard to read. It looks like the last name is Broirs but try to see the photos. The glass has no cracks in it. The frame does have some small chips coming off the edge of the frame. This was found in a storage locker. I dont know how long it was in there and i dont know where the storage locker was. The picture frame stands 22 inches tall and 16 1/2 inches wide. All Items are used. I gave you two extra days to pay. So please pay for the item. Read all descriptions and view all photos, you get what is pictured. All Items are used unless specified differently. Items are found at Auctions, garage sales, estate sales, Desert finds, or even from the trash. Some items may have a smell, like being old, cigarette smell, and so forth. If you have any questions please ask them.
This is a black GY66 WWII M35 helmet with no liner inside in good overall condition with some minor surface marks and and scratches. There is a buckle on the lower back of this helmet as has been clearly shown in the photographs provided.
This is a black WWII M35 helmet with no liner inside in good overall condition with some minor surface marks and and scratches. There is a buckle on the lower back of this helmet as has been clearly shown in the photographs provided. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\Militaria (Date Unknown)\Other Militaria (Date Unknown)”. The seller is “seahawk40″ and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, China, Sweden, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, South Africa, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Republic of Croatia, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Panama, Trinidad and Tobago, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica, Barbados, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Brunei Darussalam, Bolivia, Egypt, French Guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Cayman Islands, Liechtenstein, Sri Lanka, Luxembourg, Monaco, Macau, Martinique, Maldives, Nicaragua, Oman, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion.
- Type: Helmet
- Modified Item: No
Czechoslovakian M32-34 helmet issued to civil defense and fire brigade (ie; black paint) inner shell has stamps and pillows are horse hair stuffed also stamped. You can see remnants of the green paint under the black where it is scratched, the black possibly could be removed. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “bunswitcher” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States.
- Modified Item: No
- Country/Region of Manufacture: Czech Republic
- Theme: Militaria
- Original/Reproduction: Original
- Time Period Manufactured: 1919-38
Vtg Black And White Photo U. S Army Infantry Camp, Inspection Time. Photo is in great condition. Shows some light silvering when held at the right angle. 3.25 x 5.25 inches. I believe this photo was taken near Tientsin, China. Likely the 15th infantry of the U. Based on other material found with this photo. See all pictures for condition. General Terms of Sale. I want happy customers and I try my best to keep purchasers informed and satisfied. Over time I developed these clear terms to answer questions up front and avoid confusion. Measurements are rough approximates. Color in photos may not exactly match physical item due to image rendering differences. Listing title is for search assistance only, written item description and terms of sale take precedence over photos and titles. Purchasing constitutes full agreement and acceptance of all terms and listing contents. Once again, thanks to everyone for your continued strong interest in these sales.. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “mjenk_52″ and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States.
- Original/Reproduction: Original
- Theme: Militaria
- Time Period Manufactured: 1919-38
- Modified Item: No
“Black Bagdad” By John H. Craige Narrative Of A Marine In Haiti Very Good Condition. Loose area at top of spine, all else fine. Published by Minton, Balsch, and Company, New York. Printed at the Van Rees Press. Hardcover in black binding. Please check my other listings for more militaria and reference books. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “larrystonebooks.com” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, China, Sweden, Korea, South, Indonesia, Taiwan, South Africa, Thailand, Belgium, France, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Republic of, Malaysia, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Panama, Trinidad and Tobago, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Jamaica, Antigua and Barbuda, Aruba, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Saint Kitts-Nevis, Saint Lucia, Montserrat, Turks and Caicos Islands, Barbados, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Brunei Darussalam, Bolivia, Egypt, French Guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Cayman Islands, Liechtenstein, Sri Lanka, Luxembourg, Monaco, Macau, Martinique, Maldives, Nicaragua, Oman, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion, Uruguay.