Kaplan Auctions 115 Dunottar Street, Sydenham, 2192, Johannesburg Po Box 28913, Sandringham, 2131, R.S.A
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KAPLAN AUCTIONS 115 DUNOTTAR STREET, SYDENHAM, 2192, JOHANNESBURG PO BOX 28913, SANDRINGHAM, 2131, R.S.A. TEL: +27 11 640 6325 / 485 2195 FAX: +27 11 640 3427 E-MAIL ADDRESS: [email protected] and [email protected] Please insist on a reply. WEBSITE ADDRESS: www.aleckaplan.co.za AUCTION B86 SALE OF MEDALS, BADGES & MILITARIA th 7 FEBRUARY 2018 TO BE HELD 06:00 PM AT OUR PREMISES – 115 DUNOTTAR STREET, SYDENHAM, 2192 JOHANNESBURG THE LOTS WILL BE ON VIEW AT OUR PREMISES –ONLY BY APPOINTMENT. BIDDING PROCEDURE NO BIDS W ILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER 12 NOON ON DAY OF AUCTION NO BIDS W ILL BE PLACED W ITHOUT COPY OF IDENTITY DOCUM ENT 1. The Auctioneer’s decision is final. 2. Please ensure that you quote the correct lot number and recipient’s name when bidding by post. Mistakes will not be corrected after the sale. 3. This is a live auction and bids may be submitted in writing by fax, letter or e -mail, for those who cannot attend in person. 4. All items will be sold to the highest bidder. 5. Reserves have been fixed by the seller but should a reserve, in the opinion of a possible buyer be too high, I will be pleased to submit a reasonable offer to the seller, should the lot otherwise be unsold. 6. Lots have been carefully graded. Should anyone not be satisfied with the grading, such an item may be returned to us within 7 days of receipt thereof. Your payment will be refunded immediately after the goods have been received. Mistakes made by bidding on the wrong lot or overbidding are not refundable. 7. Due to the high incidence of theft in the Post Office, all items will be dispatched by courier, at the buyer’s expense. I regret I can no longer use the SA Post Office. 8. All transactions are treated in strictest confidence. The names of buyers or sellers will not be disclosed. 9. Agents acting on behalf of other parties will be held responsible for all items bid on. 10. Payments will only be accepted by the following method:- a) Credit card, b) Internet bank transfer c) Cheque payments are subject to a 10 day clearing period before goods will be dispatched d) International Bank transfer (all bank charges must be paid by purchaser) 11. Settlement is expected within four days after the sale. Please note that there is a 17.5% buyer’s premium and V.A.T. is chargeable on the buyer’s premium only. MEDAL YEAR BOOK 2018 NOW IN STOCK LIMITED STOCK – R550.00 INDEX DESCRIPTION PAGE # DESCRIPTION PAGE # SILVER SMALLS 3 WEBGEAR 19-20 GALLANTRY 3-10 DE-ACTIVATED FIREARM 20 LONG SERVICE MEDAL 10 SAAF CEREMONIAL OFFICERS 20 DAGGER ANGLO BOERE OORLOG MEDALS 10-12 16 MM PROJECTOR FILM 20 BOER WAR MEDALS 12 BOOKS 20-29 BOER WAR MINIATURE GROUP 12 CAMPAIGN MEDALS 12 CHINA 1900 12 QSA’S 12-13 GIFT TIN 13 WW I MEDALS 13 GIFT TIN 13 WW II MEDALS 13 WW II GROUPS 13-14 MISCELLANEOUS WW II 14 MASONIC MEDALS 14 LONG SERVICE MEDALS 14 SOUTH AFRICAN POLICE 14 SOUTH AFRICAN MEDALS 14 SADF MEDALS 15 HOMELAND MEDALS 15 MINIATURE MEDALS 15 SA PRISON SERVICE MEDALS 15 RHODESIAN MEDALS 16 RHODESIAN MISCELLANEOUS 16 BADGES 16-17 GREAT BRITAIN BADGES 17 SWEET HEARTS BROOCHES 17 POUCH BADGE 17 CHIN STRAP 18 SADF CHAPLAINS STOLES 18 EPAULETTE 18 SA POLICE TUPPERWARE FLASHES 18 (OLD SAP) SAP RANK 18 PLAQUES 18 SADF INSIGNIA 18 MEDALLIONS 18-19 DOCUMENTS 19 POSTERS 19 FLASHES 19 WINGS 19 HEADGEAR 19 LOT# DESCRIPTION RESERVE OUR GRADING POLICY EF+ = Almost as issued EF = Slightly worn VF+ = More worn and may have an edge knock VF = The design shows wear from polishing and there are edge knocks F+ = The design is still quite clear and has many edge knocks F = The design is worn flat, has many edge knocks and may be damaged SILVER SMALLS E001 Set of 25 gold plated silver stamps made by The Cape Historical 2145 Mint. In wooden box. E002 Ink Well 300 E003 Sugar Tong 60 E004 Small silver spoon 30 E005 Large silver spoon 40 E006 Box lid 150 E007 Match box cover 220 GALLANTRY G008 Five: Captain Johannes Christoffel SCHEEPERS EF+ 20 000 Military Cross; 1914/15 Star Pte J.C. Scheepers 2nd Infy War and Victory medals Capt J.C. Scheepers with MID leaf Death Plaque Johannes Christoffel Scheepers. There is a copied black and white photo of Capt Scheepers.EF+ His citation reads as follows: ”CAPTAIN JOHANNES CHRISTOFFEL SCHEEPERS, MC, MID Christie was born at Burgersdorp on 7 March 1896 and was educated at Stellenbosch Boys High School. In 1913 he matriculated from the SA College School with a first class pass. He then entered the South African College where he enrolled in the BA course where he distinguished himself in the academic and sporting fields. He represented the University teams in Rugby, Swimming and Waterpolo. In September 1914, at the age of 18, he left the South African College to join the Duke of Edinburghs Own Volunteer Rifles (The Dukes) where he participated in the South-West campaign as a private. He returned home at the end of the campaign in July 1915 and in September volunteered for service overseas. He enlisted with the 1st SA Infantry Battalion which was part of the 1st SA Infantry Brigade. The Brigade was billeted at Bordon camp and received its initial training there. Christie was commission on 8 December 1915 and kept at Bordon Camp as a machine gun instructor with the SA Reserve Battalion until January 1917, when he rejoined his battalion in France. As a keen soccer player, he captained a Springbok team which had a very successful English tour. Christie also won a gold medal for swimming. At the battles of Arras in1917 he was awarded the Military Cross and promoted to lieutenant for bravery in the field. On 30 May 1917 he was presented with his Military Cross ribbons by his Corps Commander. He was promoted to captain and transferred to England on convalescent leave in 1918 after being wounded. In April 1918, he rejoined his unit and served with distinction during the various actions on the Western Front. On 9 July1918, he left for Paris with 50 other ranks to participate in the 14th July celebrations and returned to his unit, the South African Composite Battalion on 19 July. He was killed in action at Metered Ridge on 20 July 1918, aged 22. For this action, he was awarded a posthumous Mention in Dispatches. At the time, the only posthumous awards awarded were the Victoria Cross or a Mention in Dispatches. He is buried in the La Kruele British Cemetery”. “The official cinema man was up in the front line and took the whole thing. Some four or five Germans, including an officer, were shot in the trenches and a number must have been killed in the dug-outs. In fact, when one was blown up, a man’s leg and boot were blown out of the entrance into the trench. Maj-Gen Lukin and a lot of other senior watched the whole show through telescopes from a distant observation post and they all said the behavior of ROFFE and SCHEEPERS was magnificent. Gene RAL Lukin came up and congratulated me and said the above officers must be recommended for awards” Description of Trench Raid : Brigadier General Dawson. “This officer rendered conspicuous gallant and valuable service on 20th July, 1918, after Metered had been captured. All platoon officers in his Company having become casualties, Capt Scheepers took command of the foremost line, visited outposts constantly, and personally patrolled 600 yards ahead of the outposts, and gained touch with the enemy. He shot several Germans at close quarters, and located two enemy field guns. On morning 21st July, he again pushed forward and, by his gallant leadership, 1 heavy and 3 light Trench Mortars were captured. By utterly disregarding his own safety at a critical time, and by brilliant example and initiative, he gained us important ground and established a line in front of which the enemy were forced to retire. This gallant young officer was killed by shell fire while still further advancing our line.” G009 Pair: Gnr F. de V. SCHEEPERS SAHA EF+ 1500 Brother of Captain J.C. Scheepers MC KIA 18 April 1918 Chocques France. There is a copied photo of F. De V Scheepers. He attested 19/1/17 so the 1914/15 Star is not missing. There are numerous photocopies of the attestation papers etc. P010 A rare Great War South African Brigade ”Messines” and 30 000 “Le Cateau” M.M. and bar group of four awarded to L Cpl Richard Theophilus St George, 2nd S.A. Infantry and 3rd Mounted Rifles. 1. Military Medal and bar G.V.R., 10599 Pte RT St George 2/S.A.INF.; 2. 1914-15 Star, Pte RT St George Intell. Staff; 3. British War Medal, L Cpl RT St George 2ND S.A.I.; 4. Victory medal (bilingual), L Cpl RT St George 2ND S.A.I.. EF R30 000 M.M. London Gazette 13 September 1918, 10599 Pte. R.T. St George, Inf. Bn. Bar to M.M. London Gazette 17 June 1919, 10599 Pte. (Lce.- Cpl.) R.T. St. George, M.M., 2nd S.A. Inf. Bn. Citation for the Military Medal 2nd S.A.I. 10599 Private Richard Theophilus St George “On the evening 10th April a Regimental Aid Post was established in an elephant shelter on the side of a PILL BOX, which was under machine gun fire from the right flank.