Sharpe s rifles

In the spring of 1811, while quartered in the crumbling Portuguese fort of San Isidro, Richard Sharpe and his men are attacked by an elite French unit commanded by the formidable Brigadier Loup, and suffer heavy losses. Sharpe has already clashed once with Loup, and the Frenchman has sworn to have his revenge. After the attack, Sharpe is faced with the ruin of his career and reputation, as the army's high command tries to blame him for the disaster. With thousands of French troops massing at a tiny village nearby, Sharpe's only hope is to redeem himself on the battlefield. To save his honour, Sharpe must lead his men to glory in the narrow streets of Fuentes de Onoro.

Subtitle: Richard Sharpe And The Invasion Of France, June To November Author: Bernard Cornwell Publisher: Collins () Edition: First Edition ISBN-10: X ISBN-13: Condition: Very Good Binding: Hardcover with dust jacket Pages: 301 Dimensions: 24 x 15.5 x 3 cm +++ by Bernard Cornwell (First Edition) +++ Major Sharpe’s men are in mortal danger - not from the French, but from the bureaucrats of Whitehall. Unless reinforcements can be brought from England, the regiment will be disbanded. Determined not to see his regiment die, Sharpe returns to England and uncovers a nest of high-ranking traitors, any of whom could utterly destroy his career with a word. Sharpe is forced into the most desperate gamble of his life – and not even the influence of the Prince Regent may be enough to save him.   A passion for books and a passion for collecting fine editions was the recipe that created the successful group of bookshops in Johannesburg called Bookdealers. The group started thirty years ago with one store in the quirky suburb of Yeoville and has grown through the years to a total of five shops, plus our online sales. Bookdealers is well-known for its collectable and used books. We also have a large variety of remaindered books sourced from around the world.  If you collect from one of our five branches there is no delivery charge. We also offer postal delivery (when available) and courier delivery, subject to a quote.

   Welcome to MT's Collectables. Our goal is to offer good quality collectables at reasonable prices. International bidders are welcome, but should take note of the international shipping charges. We are happy to combine orders to save on shipping. We do not make use of discreet listings, this is to keep all transactions transparent and without question. Items will be dispatched on Mondays and Tuesdays. Payment is due within 7 days of auction end if alternative arrangements are not made. We are reasonable, so talk to us and see what we can do to help. Have a good look at the pictures provided, these are of the actual item you are bidding on and form a vital part of the description. Happy bidding and thanks for taking the time to view our items. Up for auction is an Indian 130th King George's Own Baluchis (Jacob's Rifles)shoulder title. Lugs Intact. WWI period as the regiment was disbanded in 1922   Happy bidding

Buy S.A. - `Natal Mounted Rifles` Helmet Badge (1922 - 1943) for R275.00

Buy S.A.N.R.A South African national Rifles Assocciation Medal 1976 with enamelling for R175.00

  S.A.D.F Medal trio- to S. Sweetman. 79403895. Buffalo Volunteer Rifles Pro Patria Medal no 72439 General Service Medal no 049794 John Chard Medal no 8344 This purchase will only be sent via courier at a cost of R100.00 in South Africa.   Please add Chimperie Agencies to your favourites

  S.A.D.F Medal trio- to S. Sweetman. 79403895. Buffalo Volunteer Rifles Pro Patria Medal no 72439 General Service Medal no 049794 John Chard Medal no 8344 This purchase will only be sent via courier at a cost of R99.00 in South Africa.   Please add Chimperie Agencies to your favourites

World War I - Duke of Edinburgh's Own Rifles (Cape Mounted Rifles) Cap Badge. This item is in GOOD CONDITION. Both rear lugs are intact - however, the securing pin is missing.The Duke of Edinburgh's Own Rifles (Cape Mounted Rifles) was a South African Mounted Infantry formation that saw active service during the Anglo-Boer War (1899-1902) and the First World War (1914-1918).The name change to the Cape Mounted Rifles became official after 1961 - when South Africa became a republic.An ideal addition to any South African Military history or First World War collection.FOREIGN BIDDERS TO PAY USING BOB BUCKS - QUOTED SHIPPING NO COLLECTIONS PAYMENT IN 7 DAYS OR SNC SEE SHIPPING.

  BLACK & WHITE PHOTOGRAPH x 1 =  BOER WAR = NATAL WAR NATAL HUSSAR'S NCO'S Copyright local History Museum   Formed on 11 July 1865 the Natal Hussars came into being for the protection of the districts of Greytown, York and Noodsberg in the Natal Midlands. They were a smaller unit that their sister regiment, the Greytown Mounted Rifles, surviving a period between 1864 and 1872 when many of the smaller units of the Natal Volunteer Corps were disbanded due to austerity cuts. During this period the Hussars experienced a drop in numbers but remained an effective unit throughout. In 1866 the Natal Hussars was raised by a Major Eastwood in the same area. In 1869 the two units amalgamated under the designation of the Natal Hussars. Durban Mounted Rifles (1873/5-1888).... It was raised on the south coast of Natal, and was the parent corps of the Natal Mounted Rifles. A photograph of the Natal Hussars (later Umvoti Mounted Rifles) equipped with Snider cavalry carbines.  (Source: Du Plessis, A J, The Umvoti Mounted Rifles, Proton Times, Pietermaritzburg, 1975, p54) Sold as seen in the images. Images form part of the description.   POSTAGE in is R10.00 for the FIRST item. Registered mail with tracking number, please add R20.00. SAFER OPTION!! Combined Postage = Please add R1.50 for each additional item purchased.

  BLACK & WHITE PHOTOGRAPH x 1 =  BOER WAR = NATAL WAR NATAL HUSSAR'S NCO'S Copyright local History Museum   Formed on 11 July 1865 the Natal Hussars came into being for the protection of the districts of Greytown, York and Noodsberg in the Natal Midlands. They were a smaller unit that their sister regiment, the Greytown Mounted Rifles, surviving a period between 1864 and 1872 when many of the smaller units of the Natal Volunteer Corps were disbanded due to austerity cuts. During this period the Hussars experienced a drop in numbers but remained an effective unit throughout. In 1866 the Natal Hussars was raised by a Major Eastwood in the same area. In 1869 the two units amalgamated under the designation of the Natal Hussars. Durban Mounted Rifles (1873/5-1888).... It was raised on the south coast of Natal, and was the parent corps of the Natal Mounted Rifles. A photograph of the Natal Hussars (later Umvoti Mounted Rifles) equipped with Snider cavalry carbines.  (Source: Du Plessis, A J, The Umvoti Mounted Rifles, Proton Times, Pietermaritzburg, 1975, p54) Sold as seen in the images. Images form part of the description.  

  BLACK & WHITE PHOTOGRAPH =  BOER WAR = NATAL WAR   On 16 September 1864, the Alexandra Troop of the Wanganui Cavalry Volunteers was accepted for service by the New Zealand Government. The troop was named after Princess Alexandra, the Princess of Wales. The troop saw active service in the New Zealand Wars, mainly on patrolling and despatch riding duties, before being disbanded in late 1865. Reformed as the Alexandra Cavalry Volunteers, the troop guarded Wanganui during the Titokowaru campaign (1868), and took part in the Parihaka operation (1881). In 1868, Trooper William Lingard, a founding member of the Alexandra Troop, won the New Zealand Cross for rescuing a comrade under enemy fire at Titokowaru's pa at Tauranga Ika. In 1897 the unit was renamed the Alexandra Mounted Rifles. Volunteers from Alexandra Mounted Rifles served in South Africa during the Boer War, where Farrier Sergeant Major William James Hardham won the Victoria Cross at Naauwpoort, in January 1901, where he rescued a wounded comrade while under heavy enemy fire. In 1911 the unit became the 2nd (Wellington West Coast) Mounted Rifles.     Sold as seen in the images. Images form part of the description.  

Buy Duke of Edinburgh`s Own Volunteer Rifles Officer`s Helmet Plate Pre 1902. for R700.00

Buy Duke of Edinburgh`s Own Volunteer Rifles Musician`s pouch Badge 1922-1955. for R400.00

  Full size, consisting of: 1914 - 15 Star Pte. W.Swift Rand Rifles British War Medal Pte. W. Swift 12th S.A.I. Victory Medal Pte. W.Swift 12th S.A.I.

  GB - 10th Princess Mary's Own Gurkha Rifles (Maker Stamped) Exact images of the item/s on Auction:    Original Slide (Short Slide) Registered Mail @ R 55.00 (Combine at no extra  cost) Postnet to Postnet @ R 100.00 (Combine at no extra cost) Please have a look at all our other items.