Antiques, Estate & Job Lot Auction – 12 March 2026

Antiques, Estate & Job Lot Auction – 12 March 2026

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Lot 572: A Collection of British Royal Navy Enlisted Uniform Items H.M.S. Rooke

This auction ended on March 12, 2026.

Start price: £6

Estimated price: £15 - £30

Buyer's Premium: 18%

Sold for: £20

A collection of British Royal Navy enlisted sailor’s uniform items, attributed to the mid to late 20th century. The group comprises a dark navy blue wool jumper featuring a front zip fastening, a detachable blue jean collar with three white stripes, and a red embroidered sleeve badge. Accompanying the jumper are matching navy blue wool trousers. The headgear consists of a white-topped sailor’s cap with a black tally band bearing the inscription H.M.S. ROOKE in gold lettering. Also included is a gold bullion embroidered trade patch depicting a three-bladed propeller with a star, typically denoting a Leading Engineering Mechanic. The patch is housed in a clear plastic bag with spare fabric remnants and a paper scrap bearing the handwritten service number 3030163.