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A collection of militaria and maritime items including a framed set of twenty-three visible cigarette cards from the Nautical Terms Series 1 and 2 by W. and F. Faulkner Ltd., London, S.E. The cards, dating to circa 1900, are mounted in a glazed wood frame with a green mount. The lot also includes a trio of maritime copper measures, comprising one tall scoop-form vessel and two cylindrical cups, one of which is incised GILL to the exterior surface. A vintage telegraph key is present, mounted on a dark composite base with brass and steel hardware.
The collection of insignia features a large, padded bullion embroidered Royal Marines sleeve badge and a brass Auxiliary Territorial Service cap badge. A pair of modern gilt-metal Royal Marines collar badges is included in a sealed plastic bag bearing a label that reads ROYAL MARINES COLLAR BADGES DATE 28/07/16 NSN 8455994165503. Further pieces include an enamel Royal British Legion Women’s Section badge, a two-place ribbon bar, an English National Lourdes 1858-1958 medallion, an SS Canberra souvenir pin, and a set of Red Arrows style dog tags.
Condition report:
The cigarette card set shows two missing apertures and one card titled SETTING THE JIB has slipped and is inverted behind the mount (photo 2). The copper measures exhibit heavy oxidation, verdigris, and surface pitting consistent with maritime use (photo 4). The telegraph key shows an accumulation of dust and the attached cloth-covered wiring is frayed and degraded (photo 3). The bullion badge has minor fraying to the edges, and the metal badges show light surface tarnishing (photo 3).
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