A new militaria collection has arrived at C&T Auctioneers.

Going live on June 24th, 'Ulster' is a collection of militaria belonging to the late Gary Campbell. In this article, we have a few words from his son, reflecting on his father's life as a collector and a handful of items from the auction catalogue.

What is Gary Campbell's Story?

"My father's passion for collecting began in his teenage years during a family holiday in England, where he made his very first purchase - a dagger. What started as a modest interest soon grew into a lifelong pursuit. By the time he married, his collection had expanded to fill an entire room, later extending into the roof space of the house, and eventually to the construction of a dedicated extension".

"Over the years, he became a familiar presence at the War and Peace Show in Kent, returning home each time with new additions to his ever-growing collection. He took great pride in sharing his passion with others, regularly exhibiting at events hosted by the Ulster Military Vehicle Club, Grey Point Fort in Holywood, and various town halls and community gatherings. One of his most memorable contributions was creating immersive replica trench experiences, bringing history vividly to life for visitors".

"An avid enthusiast of eBay and local antique shops, he was always on the lookout for unique pieces that carried stories of the past. He found immense joy in engaging with people of all ages, from young children to adults, and especially cherished the opportunity to meet and speak with living veterans".

"His interests extended beyond collecting; he had a deep passion for aircraft and the Royal Air Force. He was also actively involved in the film and television industry in Northern Ireland, contributing his expertise over many years. Above all, he held a long-standing dream ofone day opening his own museum—a vision rooted in his dedication to preserving and sharing history with future generations".

From one collector to another.

Gary's collection was extensive, with a vast quantity of uniforms, military equipment and aviation pieces. Below are a selection of said items, as seen in our catalogue, which you can view in full HERE.

Lot 9 - The superb Boer War and Great War group of 5 medals to an Officer in the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers who was killed in action during the 3rd Battle of Ypres in August 1917, accompanied by an impressive archive of original documents and other artifacts.

Lot 128 - Scarce WW2 Ulster Home Guard 'Down' Officers Battle Dress Blouse​. 

 
Lot 268 - Rare WW2 Type 3 Mk II Clandestine Suitcase Transceiver / Suitcase Radio. 

What are the auction details?

The auction takes place on Wednesday 24th June 2026, featuring 530 lots. To view the catalogue & register to bid, follow THIS LINK. 

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