10” X 8” B&W Photo of H.M.S Porcupine at Spithead Review 1897 with the King of Portugal Aboard Here on offer is fine quality 10” x 8” black and white vintage reproduction photo of H.M.S Porcupine under steam at the Spithead Review in 1897, with the King of Portugal aboard. H.M.S. Porcupine was one of three 27-knot destroyers ordered from Palmer as part of the 1893-94 programme. She carried the standard destroyer armament of one 12-pounder, five six-pounders and two 18in torpedo tubes. She had three funnels, and was considered to be one of the most seaworthy of the early destroyers. The Palmer 27 knotters had four Reed water-tube boilers in two boiler rooms, with the uptakes from boilers 2 and 3 trunked together to give the three-funnel layout. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

1897 Diamond Jubilee Queen Victoria Copper Medal Here on offer is an 1897 Queen Victoria Copper Diamond Jubilee medal by H Grueber & Co. It was made to celebrate 60 years of her reign from 1837 to 1897. Obverse depicts four generations of the royal family – Queen Victoria and future kings Edward VII, George V and Edward VIII. The reverse shows four shields surrounded by the legend “TO COMMEMORATE THE 60TH YEAR OF HER MAJESTY’S REIGN .1837-97. THE DIAMOND JUBILEE”. The medal is in excellent condition and retains its fine detailing, like the star burst around the crown. It measurements are: Diameter 32.3 mm Weight 11.45 g Thickness 2 mm Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thank you for taking the time to look.

1913 Chester Hallmarked Silver Handled Shoe Horn by J & R Griffin Here on offer an antique shoe horn with a Chester hallmarked ornate silver handle, crafted by Joseph & Richard Griffin in 1913. The sturdy shaft is made from steel and marked STEEL, near the handle and is in excellent condition. Stamped on the handle between the raised scroll work is a clear set of English silver hallmarks, the Lion Passant for English silver (925), a sword between three wheatsheaves for the assay office of Chester and the date letter “N” for the year 1913. It also shows the makers mark, that reads as “J & R G”, which relates to the English maker: J & R Griffin (Joseph & Richard Griffin) This shoe horn is truly a fine quality piece that is in excellent condition. It measures 6.4” (16.3cm) long and weighs 36g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thank you for taking the time to look.

1915 Imperial German S98/05 “Butcher’s Blade” Bayonet by V.C. Schilling Suhl Here on offer is a fine example of an Imperial German S98/05 “Butcher’s Blade” (2nd pattern) Bayonet by V.C. Schilling Suhl dated to 1915. My understanding is that Germany used a wide variety of bayonets on the Mauser Gew-8 and Kar-98 rifles. They entered World War 1 issuing the 1898/05 or ‘Butcher Blade’ model. A small percentage of German bayonets were made with a saw back. They were only issued to non-commissioned officers or pioneer troops. The plain back version was identified as the S98/05 or S98/05 o.S. (ohne Säge - without saw) and the saw back as the S98/05 S or m.S. (mit Säge - with saw). About 6% of blades made were fitted with the saw back. The saw back version was phased out during the war due to negative Allied propaganda. Most had the saw back ground off and re-issued. At the beginning of WWI it was found that the S98/05 had a problem when used with the Karabiner 98 rifle, the shorter barrel on this model led to burning and damage to the grips as the barrel finished before the vestigial muzzle ring, so in 1915 it was decided to fit a steel flash guard (Schutzbleche) to the back of the bayonet to protect the grips. The bayonet was modified by removing most of the muzzle ring remaining, reducing the back of the tang and adding the flash guard. On this original untouched example, the pommel bears two waffanampt inspection/acceptance stamps and there are other stamps on the hilt and even the bolt heads of the grip retaining bolts. The nine grooved wooden grips are in excellent original condition and held firm with two undisturbed dome head bolts. This 2nd pattern bayonet has a flash guard now with some minor dings, as most do. The release button is still in good working order. The swept back black painted quillion has a vestigial muzzle ring, often referred to as “high ears”. The 37cm long single edged blade has a wide, single fuller, which meets the flat spine. The blade which is 26mm wide at the ricasso flares to a width of 33mm before tapering to a point earning its nickname the “Butcher’s Blade” because of its similarity to such knives. The blade is marked on the front ricasso with the maker’s name “V.C. Schilling, Suhl”. The spine is stamped with the Royal Cypher of Kaiser Wilhelm II of Prussia above the date stamp “15” for 1915 and a crowned acceptance stamp. The blade now has an age tarnish and some pitting stains near the tip. It comes with the later plain black painted steel scabbard, which shows a lot of chipping and a grouping of small dings (acceptance stamps?) on the front. The bayonet is 20.4” (51.7cm) in total length and with the scabbard weighs 850g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

1924 Heavyweight Champion JACK DEMPSEY Brass Double-Sided LUCKY PIECE Token Here on offer is a great example of a 1924 Heavyweight Champion JACK DEMPSEY brass double-sided LUCKY PIECE token. On the front there is the image of Jack Dempsey, surrounded by a large horseshoe. Around the inner edge are the words: JACK DEMPSEY LUCK PIECE FIGHT AND WIN On the reverse are the words: SEE JACK DEMPSEY IN UNIVERSAL'S SENSATIONAL "FIGHT and WIN" PICTURES I cant see a makers name or mark on this piece but I believe they where made by Greenduck Co. Chicago USA. This is a great example with just some wear to the outer edges. The token measures 1.4” (3.5cm) diameter and weighs 12.3g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

1950’s \"LONE STAR SCOUT\" Repeating Toy Cap Gun with Original Holster - MADE IN ENGLAND Here on offer is a great example of a vintage, 1950’s period "LONE STAR SCOUT" repeating toy cap gun with its original holster. Sadly I am old enough to remember these when I was a young boy! The main body of the gun is made from a metal alloy that has been chrome plated. Some of the plating has worn off through use. The sides have an ornate raised design and on one side have the lettering: SCOUT MADE IN ENGLAND OIL HERE and on the other side: SCOUT LONE STAR The trigger mechanism is still in good working order and I have recently oiled, to endure it keeps working. Both of the red and black plastic grips are in perfect condition, no cracks or splits. What is unusual with this example is that is still has its original red and cream coloured leatherette holster. It displays the word DEPUTY and has a pressed metal plaque with the image of a cowboy on his horse and a large inset red plastic gemstone. It is hard to find these cap guns in such good condition these days and even rarer tio find one with its holster. The gun measures approximately 7” (17.7cm) long and with the holster, weighs 155g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

1955 Dated Military Machete with Canvas and Leather tipped Scabbard Here on offer is an unusual 1955 dated, military machete with a canvas and leather tipped scabbard. I can’t find any real information about this type of machete? The grip is made up from two shaped wooden slabs, fixed in place against the blade tang with three steel rivets/pins. The grip has some dents and dings and a slice of wood missing, on one side. The 14” heavy raised tip, steel blade is in great condition and still retains a good cutting edge. It shows some signs of sharpening and has deep scratch marks on both surfaces. On one side it is stamped with: PAON 1955 I can’t find any reference regarding what “PAON” relates to, so if anybody does know, please can you let me know? The scabbard is made from military grade canvas and has leather stitched to the top and bottom edges. The canvas belt loop is still stitched in place as is the leather retaining strap. The strap has two metal press stud positions and you can still secure the machete, but it is a very tight fit, so I don’t recommend it. The back of the studs, are stamped with the maker’s name: KOH-I-NOOR The KOH-I-NOOR Vrsovice factory started the mass production of snaps, pins and other metal fittings and notions in 1902. Since then, the development of KOH-I-NOOR has not stopped. In 1994 they became a joint stock company being an exclusively Czech owned company. The scabbard is in great condition, no holes, it’s just a bit grubby and there are a couple id splits to the leather edging. The machete measures 19.75” (50.3cm) long and has a 14” (35.6cm) blade. With the scabbard, it weighs a heavy 800g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition that complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

1959 British L1A3 SLR Knife Bayonet attributed to Major D. C. BUCKNALL of the Royal Northumberland Fusiliers Here on offer is an excellent example of a SLR L1A3 bayonet and scabbard as fitted to the British issued SLR rifles and dated to 1959. This example comes with a label attached that states it is attributed to: Major D. C. BUCKNALL of the Royal Northumberland Fusiliers. He served during WW2 1939-1945 and again in the 1960’s. There is some paint loss to the grip due to service use and you can just make out the military NATO reference on both of the steel riveted grips, which seems to read L1A3 960-0257 B. It appears to have the transitional “waisted” crossguard making it an early L1A3 variant. There is an excellent edge and point to the blackened/parkarised steel blade, which shows some scabbard wear marks. One side of the ricasso is stamped with B59, which I believe dates its manufacture to 1959. It is complete with its original black painted scabbard, which has an unusual polished brass throat. The blade measures 7.7” (19.5cm) long and the bayonet is 11.6” (29.5cm) in total length. It weighs 445g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched.

1960’s Vintage Clip Point Bowie Knife with Embossed Floral Leather Sheath Here on offer is a lovely example of a Clip Point vintage Bowie Knife with a deeply embossed floral pattern leather scabbard, from the 1960’s. The metal smooth topped pommel looks to be made from aluminium. The “Stag Handle” is actually made from a very hard plastic but has been so well shaped and coloured it really looks like real stag horn. The top and bottom sections of the handle are fitted with rings of leather, coloured plastic or Bakelite? The cross guard is made from brass, with a protective lip to protect the fingers sliding up the handle onto the blade. The Clip Point blade is made from high quality Stainless Steel and the cutting edge shows signs of sharpening during its life. The ricasso has STAINLESS STEEL JAPAN stamped into it. The thick brown leather sheath has leather stitching and three brass screws holding the front and rear sections together. The front has a deeply embossed floral pattern worked into it and it has the standard “Slit” leather section at the top to allow a belt to be fitted through it for wear. The blade measures 5.1” (13cm) long and the knife is 9.1” (23.3cm) in total length. Inserted in the scabbard it measures 11” (28cm) long. It weighs 200g. Overall the knife is in excellent condition with just some edge sharpening to the blade. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

19th Century Black Irish Bog Oak Truncheon with Carved Shamrock Pattern Here on offer is a 19th century Black Irish Bog Oak Truncheon with a hand carved a spiral of shamrocks around the shaft, in low relief. There is also a shamrock carved into the top and it has a skilfully knotted suspension cord attached. It is in lovely original condition with no cracks, splits or damage that I can see. Bog wood also known as Bog Oak, is created from the trunks of trees that have lain in bogs, and bog-like conditions such as lakes, river bottoms and swamps, for centuries and even millennia. Deprived of oxygen, the wood undergoes the process of fossilization and morta formation. Water flow and depth play a special role in the creation of morta. Currents bind the minerals and iron in the water with tannins in the wood, naturally staining the wood in the process. This centuries-long process, often termed "maturation," turns the wood from golden-brown to completely black, while increasing its hardness to such a level that it can only be carved with the use of specialty cutting tools. During the nineteenth century bog oak was used to make carved decorative items such as jewellery, ornaments and truncheons like this one. The Truncheon (without the cord) measures 12.2” (30.8cm) long It weighs 252g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched.

19th Century Borneo Jimpul Head Hunting Sword – Dayak - Kalimantan Borneo Here on offer is an antique fine example of what I believe is a genuine 19th century Jimpul Head Hunting Sword. The Jimpul is a member in the family of heavy machete like swords of the Sea Dayak and the Kenyah people of Kalimantan (Borneo). Other members of the family are the Mandau, the Langgai Tinggang and the Niabor as well as few others. All associated with the head-hunting tradition. All share similarities but differ in the blade shapes and dimensions. The wooden grip shaft is bound in braided rattan straps and is topped with an impressive pommel, that has been finely carved from bone or deer antler. Details of the carvings vary from tribe to tribe, but mostly depict creatures or if human bones were used, anthropomorphic deities. This example seems to have the face of a Boer-like creature at the front and very fine detailed engravings around the edges. There is some loss of bone on the top. The ends of the pommel would have originally been decorated with long white or black hair tufts, possibly human but most likely to have been from a monkey. These early swords are known to be associated with a headhunting ceremony, where people would gather to attack other tribes and gather heads to be used in various festivities. It has a 23” slightly curved single-edged leaf shaped heavy steel blade, that has an engraved scroll pattern near the grip and along the top edge on both sides. The top edge still has some inlaid brass lines set into it. This old blade now has dark pitting marks and age staining on both sides, but retains an impressive sharp cutting edge. The ornately carved wooden scabbard has been made from two sections of wood, bound securely together is bound with rattan and leather straps. The two leather bands towards the tip look to be possibly a later repair/replacement? The top section of the scabbard has been beautifully hand carved with tribal images, some of which look like “hearts”. Near the top it has a thin slot where a sash could be threaded through it, to enable the sword to be attached to a belt. This is a fine early example that are now very hard to find and makes a really imposing display sword. The blade is 23” (58.4cm) long and the whole sword measures 28” (71.2cm) It weighs a heavy 915g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

19th Century Burmese Dha Dagger Knife with Wire Bound Wooden Sheath Here on offer is a Burmese Dha dagger knife complete with original with its copper wire bound wooden sheath, probably from the late 19th century, circa 1880. This dagger features a plain single-edged steel blade that tapers to a sharp point. It has a number of areas of dark pitting on the blade, some of which would clean off if required. The grip is constructed from one piece of shaped wood that that shows some age cracking and old glue where the tang fits into it. It still retains its original wooden sheath that has been bound in various sections, with what appears to be thin plaited copper wire. The centre section is wrapped with a now faded red cord that originally would have formed a looped hanger, but all that is left is just a frayed end. Also, where the blade slots into it at the top, a slither of wood has broken free. The blade measures 6” (15.2cm) long and the whole dagger out of the sheath measures 9.9” (25.2cm). With the sheath, it weighs 90g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

19th Century Kris Tajong \"Kingfisher\" Sword - Province of Pattani North Malaysia Here on offer is a fine example of a form of Kris or Keris sword whose origin is from Patani, an area covering the southern tip of Thailand including Kelantan, northern Malaysia. It has a very unique handle, made of dark wood called kenaung that is finely and deeply carved in the form of the Tajong. The Tajong has been described by writers from the west as a kingfisher. It is also called \"Pekaka\" by many in the area, in resemblance to a bird of the same name. Although it does resemble a bird, closer look at the handle shows it to be more of a \"demonic\" figurine. Its wide eyes and long beak does resemble a kingfisher, but the teeth, fangs and beard which are carved in full detail, are nothing like a Kingfisher! The grip on this sword is in excellent condition, no damage I can see and the wood has a fine age patina finish. It has a plain copper ferrule that is slightly loose and can be turned. Kris swords are noted for their wavy blades, the sinuous curves of the wavy-bladed Kris are made in the likeness of fire, a serpent or roiling ocean waves and which one it is depends on the intention of its blade smith. A straight Kris however is forged in the likeness of a calm, windless ocean and mirrors the mind of a balanced and clear-headed warrior for whom every stroke and strike has deadly purpose. This Kris has a straight and sturdy blade that is very typical of the Pattani region. Kris blades are usually narrow and have a wide, asymmetrical base. Blade length is highly variable. The blade is made from different iron ores and often contains nickel. A blade smith, or Empu, makes the blade in layers of different metal. In a high-quality Kris, the metal of the blade has been folded dozens or even hundreds of times and handled with the utmost precision. The different metals used to forge the blade gives the Kris its distinctive \"watered\" appearance. This is called pamor and is similar in concept to Damascus patterning on Indo-Persian blades and \"hada\" on Japanese blades. Blades are acid-etched after forging to bring out the contrasting patterns formed by the various metals used in the Kris. Iron ore sources are rare in some areas of the Malay world, especially in Java. The Empu often use whatever types of metal ores are available to make the blade. There are tales of blades made of everything from meteorite iron (rare and highly prized due to its spiritual significance and higher nickel content), to scrap metals from vehicles, tools, railway tracks, captured Dutch cannons and blades, and in recent times, bicycle chains! The blade on this example shows a fine “watering” pattern that has some slight age pitting to the finish. Krises are traditionally made without any date stampings or engravings of the makers\' name, however this appears to be a late 19th century example. The scabbard for this sword has sadly been lost to time, but the sword makes an impressive display piece on its own. The blade measures 12.6” (32cm) long and the whole sword is 15.75” (40cm) long and weighs 165g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

1st Pattern Luftwaffe Dagger by ALCOSO Here on offer is an untouched 1st Pattern Luftwaffe Dagger by ALCOSO in excellent condition. As with all ALCOSO produced edged weapons, the quality of this dagger is exceptional. It seems to have nickel silver fittings throughout, which all show some loss of plating and dark patination to the remaining plating. The pommel and crossguard have the early-stylised gilt swastikas, that have loss most of the gilt finish. The dark blue leather grip is in great condition with a dark patina with just some tiny scuffs. It retains its original triple twist wire wrap, which is still held tightly in place. The blade is in excellent condition, no pitting, greying or nicks and is complete with its blue leather buffer pad. It has what I think is a late 1930’s ALCOSO makers maker, with the name and scales, with the letters A W S. There are signs of light runner marks where it has been inserted into the scabbard. The blade is that mirror bright it was really hard to get some clear photos. The dark blue leather scabbard has just a couple of slithers missing on the bottom edges and just minor light age/usage bruising. All three-scabbard fittings are undamaged and all 5 retaining screws are in place. It original chain and spring clasp are still in place and in excellent condition. The clip has GES.GESCH. and the makers stamp OLC in a diamond. The short chain has 8 rings and the long chain 10 rings, with no repairs or damage. The blade measures 12.2” (30.7cm) and the Dagger itself 17.9” (45.5cm) long. Inserted in the scabbard it measures 19.25” (49cm) long. It weighs 580g. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched.

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23rd Battalion - The London Regiment – Boxing Bronze Medal to Private R. Collins 1930 Here on offer is a bronze medal that was awarded to Private R. Collins of the 23rd Battalion, The London Regiment, in 1930. The medal with its suspension ring, is in excellent condition and now has a fine patina finish to the bronze. The front depicts a cap badge image for the 23rd Battalion, The London Regiment and the motto: LOYALTY UNITES US On the reverse it has been engraved with the words: BOXING BANTAM WEIGHT PVTE. R. COLLINS. 1930 The medal (without the ring) measures 1.25” (3.16cm) diameter and weighs 22g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

2nd Boer War POW Carved and Pierced Wooden Dip Pen – St. Helena 1901 Here on offer is a fine example of a 2nd Boer War, St. Helena, prisoner of war made wooden dip pen, dated 1901. The bulbus wooden shaft of this pen has a hollow section in the centre and a spiral grove cut into the outer surface. Also on surface are some geometric style patterns and the words: St. HELENA 1901 P.O.W. The tip of the pen has a blued steel section, which is complete but does have small crack at the tip. It is stamped with the words: UNIVERSAL PEN HOLDER It is currently fitted with a gold coloured pen nib, marked: PERRY & Co No 640 LONDON During the South African \'Boer War\' 1899-1902 the Atlantic Island of St. Helena was used as a Prisoner of War camp. Over five thousand Boer POWs were held on the island, camped on \'Deadwood Plain\' and \'Broad Bottom\'. The first 514 POWs landed at St. Helena from the \'SS Milwaukee\' on 14th April 1900, including General and Mrs Cronje and his military staff. The General and his wife were accommodated in \'Kent Cottage\'. Further POWs arrived, 394 on board \'Lake Erie\' in April 1900, 1099 on board \'Bavarian\' on 1st May 1900, and the last ship was the \'Mongolian\' which arrived with 649 Prisoners of War on 3rd February 1901. More arrived in 1902 with 1050 on board the \'Orient\' and others on board the \'Britannia\'. Peace came in June 1902 and this was followed with the return of the POWs, the first of which on board the \'Canada\' on 26th June 1902. This is wonderful piece of prisoner of war made memorabilia, from the 2nd Boer War that is in excellent condition. It measures 7.9” (20cm) long, tip to tip and weighs 6g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thank you for taking the time to look.

2nd Model Luftwaffe Dagger with Dark Orange Grip and Original Portepee by Rare Maker - RICH. Abr. HERDER Here on offer is an untouched 2nd Model Luftwaffe Dagger with its original silver portepee by the seldom seen maker of Luftwaffe daggers, RICH. Abr. HERDER. The Pommel is in excellent condition, retaining some of the original factory darkening and the hand-enhanced oak leaves on the swastikas remain crisp. The Grip is a lovely dark orange coloured trolon/celluloid type and is complete with a twisted brass wire, which is secure, but has a dark aged patina, that will clean off if required. The grip is in excellent condition and there are no cracks or splits to the finish. The ferrule has the finely detailed oak leaf design. The plated Blade measures 10.25” (26cm) in length and is in really excellent condition, no rust, just some very light pitting, to a 2cm section near the tip on one side. You can still see some of the original cross graining on the flat surface and there are some slight runner marks, but I am being really picky! The leather buffer pad is still in place inside the crossguard. On the reverse it has the later version of their trademark, being the name “RICH. A. HERDER” and their four pointed STAR, with the word “SOLINGEN” underneath. The plated metal Scabbard is in great condition, with just a slight dent near the bottom oak leaf on one side. It has an overall bright finish and the edges and lower faces, show plating loss. The throat is held in place by a pair of slightly round-headed screws. It still retains what looks to be its original short Luftwaffe silver thread portepee, which is in worn/fraid condition but is correctly tide around the base of the grip. The Dagger in the scabbard measures a total of 17.1” (43.5cm) long and weighs a heavy 390g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

2nd Model Luftwaffe Dagger with White Grip and Original Portepee by E. & F. HORSTER Here on offer is an untouched 2nd Model Luftwaffe Dagger by E. & F. Horster and still with its original silver portepee. The Pommel is in excellent condition, but has lost most of the original factory darkening. The hand-enhanced oak leaves on the swastikas remain crisp. The Grip is a beautiful white coloured trolon/celluloid type and is complete with a twisted brass wire, which is secure, but has some aged patina, that will clean off if required. The grip is in excellent condition and there are no cracks or splits to the finish. The ferrule has the finely detailed oak leaf design. The fine guard eagle faces to the viewers left and retains very fine detailing to the wing feathers, talons and the swastika it is clutching. The reverse of the guard has the pebbled pattern surface and just shows slight signs of rubbing. The upper quillion arms have panels set with finely engraved oak leaves and acorns. The plated Blade measures 10.25” (26cm) in length and is in near mint condition, no rust or pitting. You can still see some of the original cross graining on the flat surface and there are some slight runner marks, but I am being really picky! The brown leather buffer pad is still in place inside the crossguard. On the reverse it has the clear and crisp double oval trademark for E.& F. Horster. The plated metal Scabbard is in great condition, with just a slight dent near the bottom oak leaf on one side. It has an overall bright finish and the edges and lower faces, show plating loss. There is only one round-headed throat screw still in place. It still retains what looks to be its original short Luftwaffe silver thread portepee, which is in slightly worn condition but is correctly tide around the base of the grip. The Dagger in the scabbard measures a total of 17.1” (43.5cm) long and weighs a heavy 390g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

2nd Model RLB Officers Dagger with Leather Hangers and Rare Maker Here on offer is a beautiful example of a 1938 RLB 2nd Model Officers Dagger with its original leather hangers, by the rare maker, KRONECK, ERNST ERICH WITTE, SOLINGEN. All the metal fitting appear to be nickel silver plated and have a dark aged patina finish, that would clean to a bright finish if required. The grip is made of a two-piece leather covered wood construction. The leather has a beautiful grain finish in a very dark blue, almost black colour. Set on the front of the grip is a silver metal sunburst symbol set with a black enamel swastika, both in excellent condition. The oval pommel has only some tiny pin-prick marks on the top and I don’t think it has been removed since the dagger was made. The unique RLB style crossguard has the “stubby winged eagle” clutching a plain wreath with an open swastika in the centre. The guards are triangular and decorated with lines on both sides. The blade is an excellent example, mirror bright through with nearly all its gross graining in place. There are just some light slider marks and some light greying on the reverse, near the dark blue leather throat buffer pad. The point is still needle sharp! The reverse of the ricasso is marked lightly with the diamond shaped makers mark for KRONECK with a crown and ERNST ERICH WITTE, SOLINGEN below the trade mark. The scabbard is straight and covered with a matching dark blue almost black-grained leather, in-between the nickel mounts and ferrule. There are some minor dings and a small piece (just under 1cm) of leather missing or the top surface has been worn off on the reverse, just by the ferrule. The scabbard mounts and rings are of solid nickel and have a patinated silver finish and still have their original retaining flat head screws in place. The rare original leather hangers are in great condition, with the dark blue/black leather matching the scabbard and grip leather. They have a set of decorative stitches that run the length of each strap. The leather shows some slight age cracking and is ‘firm’, would no doubt soften up with some leather balm treatment if required. The silver plated light weight cast metal snap clip at the top has a pebble finish and on the reverse is marked with DRGM and an RZM mark of M5/10. The oval buckles and slides have an oak leaf design. The hanger clips are the deluxe ‘push up’ version, with oak leaves on the front and DRGM on the reverse. The RLB, R (Reich) L (Luftschutz) B (Bund) was actually a civilian organization subdivided into two separate formations: 1)… the Luftschutz (Air Raid Protection) 2)… the Warndienst (Air Raid Warning Service). After 1943, the Warndiest became a part of the German Order Police although it still functioned as the Air Raid Warning Service of the Reich. By 1939 over 15 million men had joined the RLB as volunteers. Volunteers had to purchase their own steel helmets and had no uniform. These volunteers mainly managed the air raid shelters on a street by street basis. The small cadre of career officers carried out training and management of the volunteer force. As the war progressed the role of the RLB was expanded to include search and rescue, fire fighting, decontamination, demolition of damaged buildings etc. A great opportunity to acquire a really great complete RLB set in excellent condition, by a rare maker of these daggers. The blade measures 9.6” (24.5cm) and the dagger itself 14.4” (36cm). Inserted in the scabbard it measures 15.5” (39.4cm). The set weighs 580g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched.

3rd Pattern FS Fighting Knife by William Rodgers Personalised to Major D. P. EARLAM of the Royal Artillery Here on offer is an excellent example of a 1970’s period, 3rd Pattern FS Fighting Knife by William Rodgers of Sheffield. This knife has been personalised to Major D. P. EARLAM of the Royal Artillery and dated to 1972-1973. This beautiful double-edged dagger blade measures 6.76” (17.4cm) in length and retains its original bright nickel-plated finish. There are a few tiny areas of greying and what looks like a very light watermark that may polish out. It also retains its original edge that hasn’t been sharpened. On one side it has been etched impressed with the owners details: MAJ. D.P.EARLAM, R.A. 1972-73 I have not been able to find out much information that relates to Major Earlam, but I do think he served in the Royal Artillery until 1996, when he seems to have retired. He clearly warrants further researching. The thicker style hilt of the knife is constricted from a cast zinc alloy and is gun metal in colour with the usual 3rd Pattern concentric ring grip. The pommel cap is made of brass and shows the flattened tang end at the very top. The oval shaped finger guard is nickel-plated and carries an impressed WILLIAM RODGERS SHEFFIELD ENGLAND mark to the underside. It is complete with original 3rd Pattern dark brown leather sheath with black painted chape. This is the type where the chape is fixed by a rivet and the belt flap by two nickel rivets. The font shows a couple of light scuff marks on the section that covers the blade, but there are no splits or damage to the leather. The top still has its original wide elastic retainer in place which is not overstretched or damaged. On the reverse, it still retains its two original and unused horizontal leather tabs or ‘wings’. This knife is in near mint condition and it comes from my private collection of FS Knifes. The blade measures 6.76” (17.4cm) long and the knife is 11.5” (29.3cm) in total length. It weighs 265g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

5 INERT Relic WW1 British Brass Fuse Heads from the SOMME Battlefields Mounted on an Oak Base Here on offer is a great display of 5 INERT Relic WW1 British brass fuse heads, mounted on an oak base. I was told these where recovered from the battlefields of the SOMME battlefields many years ago. All 5 of the fuses look to be British from the markings that I can make out. They all show signs of being fired in anger and some are in better condition than others. Please see my photos. They have all been securely fitted to the oak base and can’t be easily removed. Each fuse measures about 2.4” (6cm) diameter and is approximately 2” (5.1cm) high from the base to the top of the cone, where the cone is still in place. The wooden base is 12” (30.5cm) by 5.7” (14.4cm) by 1” (2.5cm) thick. It weighs a very heavy 5.25 Kg, so postage will be high! It makes a great WW1 desk display item of real items recovered from the battlefields of France. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

99th (1989) Year of the Royal Tournament Medal in Gilt Bronze Here on offer is a fine example of a 99th year (1989) - Royal Tournament medal in gilt bronze. There is just now an age patina to the gilt finish on the front. The front depicts the image of all three of the UK armed services, logos, the RAF, Royal Navy and Army. On the reverse it has the image of the Hippocamp, that was the adopted by the Royal Tournament as their new logo in 1987. The Hippocamp also represents the Royal Navy, the Army and RAF, being a unique hybrid of a winged horse with the tail of a fish. The medal measures 1.5” (3.8cm) diameter and weighs 20g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

A Vintage Silver-Plated Baby Rattle & Whistle in form of The Nursery Rhyme “Cat and The Fiddle” Here on offer is a vintage silver-plated ( I think) baby rattle and whistle, depicting the nursery rhyme “Cat and the Fiddle”. The main body is a cat playing a fiddle that it is attached to an ebonised wooden handle, complete with a metal suspension loop at the end. Attached to the top of the cat’s head is a thin whistle, that still works perfectly. There are four round plated “rattle” balls, attached to the main body by metal links, two on each side. The rattle is in excellent condition undamaged condition. It measures 6.4” (16.2cm) long and weighs 38g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

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Adolf Hitler Cast Metal Wall Plaque Here on offer is a detailed cast metal (aluminium) wall plaque portraying the image of the profile of Adolf Hitler. To be honest I can’t tell if this is an original period piece or a reproduction? Therefore I am selling it at a reproduction price, but it could be a genuine period piece and either way makes an impressive display piece. I understand these where made in their hundreds, in different styles and basically every German home who supported Hitler, would have one hanging on the wall. It appears to be made from aluminium and has a slight nibble to the top of his forehead but is in overall excellent condition. It still retains what looks to be a period style metal loop on the reverse, but I can’t see any maker’s mark anywhere. It measures 7.7” (19.5cm) high and 5.5” (14cm) wi. It weighs 230g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thanks for taking the time to look.

African Maasai Simi or Seme Short Sword with Red Ox Hide Covered Scabbard The Seme, Simi, or Lion’s sword is the traditional sidearm of the African Maasai man. It is used for everything from clearing brush, butchering cattle, to peeling fruit and when necessary, self-defence. Maasai men belong to age groups that determine their status, each age group being set apart by a distinctive style of weapons. At the age of about 15 to 21, Maasai boys (called layok) are initiated into the status of young manhood, called moran or warrior and it is then constantly worn and carried with them. This fine example of a Semi, features a sharp heavy leaf-shaped 16.4” forged steel blade, that is weighted and broadens toward the tip, making this an excellent cutting weapon. The blade does show some forging flaws, pitting and grinding marks, but was made to be used. The grip is made from a section of wood covered in dyed red ox hide. The scabbard is made of ox hide over thin wood strips. The production of the sword scabbards is actually a complex process. Strips from parts of an ox hide would be taken along with the craftsman by his client, together with the sword itself and two splints of wood to make the armature of the scabbard. The hide would be left to soak in water with a red dye, while the two pieces of wood would be carefully shaped to leave a slight lip at either side of the aperture at the top and to taper slightly towards the point. Thin string made out of sinew is bound around the tip and brought roughly two thirds of the way up to the centre of the scabbard, then passed several times through both pieces of wood to secure them in place. On the reverse, a small strip of leather forms a loop, being the basis of the eye through which the sword belt would eventually pass. The thread is then run almost to the top of the scabbard where it is wrapped several times around both pieces of wood, then knotted and cut. The dyed red hide is then stretched and stitched into place and when dry, shrinks to form a tight smooth covering. There are some slight scuff marks on this example where it has been used. The blade is 16.4” (2.5cm) long and the whole sword measures 22” (56cm) It weighs 595g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Algerian Silver Bracelet with a Nautical Theme in Memory of the WW2 French Battleship – JEAN BART - c1945 Here on offer is an 8.25” long Algerian silver nautical themed bracelet, that was made in memory of the famous WW2 French Battleship – JEAN BART – circa 1945. I believe these bracelets were made as souvenirs and in memory of the ship being docked at Casablanca for most of WW2. The bracelet has 7 individual pieced panels, each with a nautical theme, consisting of, from left to right: An anchor (with one missing tip) A crab A sailing boat Two lobsters A lifebuoy with the ship’s name “Jean Bart” A starfish An anchor (with main section missing) Then there is a small linked plated fixing chain with a clam or oyster shell at the end. On the back it has a silver mark on two of the panels, of a “star inside a crescent moon”. I believe this is the silver mark for Algerian silver. The think this silver is of a lower grade, probably 800, than the normal sterling silver at 925. It now has a slightly dulled finish to the silver which would polish bright if required. It is a shame about the damage to the anchors, but this doesn’t distract from the fine work that has been undertaken to make memorial bracelet. From the tip of the hook to the end of the link chain it measures 8.25” (21cm) long and each panel is 1.2” (3cm) high. It weighs 26g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

An Untouched 2nd Model Luftwaffe Dagger with Original Bullion Portepee by ALCOSO Here on offer is an untouched 2nd Model Luftwaffe Dagger with its original silver bullion portepee by ALCOSO. The Pommel is in excellent condition, retaining some of the original factory darkening and the hand-enhanced oak leaves on the swastikas remain very crisp. The Grip is a lovely ivory/cream coloured trolon/celluloid type and is complete with a twisted brass wire, which is secure, but slightly loose near the top. The grip is in excellent condition and there are no cracks or splits to the finish. The ferrule has the finely detailed oak leaf design. The plated Blade measures 10.25” (26cm) in length and is in very clean condition, no rust or pitting, just bizarrely some scratch marks to all the chamfered flat surfaces? They don’t appear to be sharpening marks as the blade edges are blunt and look to be in original condition. I am sure some or most of these scratches would polish out with a good metal polish. The leather buffer pad is now missing and you can see where it was originally held in place inside the crossguard. On the reverse it has an ALCOSO, ‘ACS Scales’ makers trademark with the word SOLINGEN underneath. The plated metal Scabbard is dent free and in great condition. It has an overall dark patina and the edges and lower faces, show plating loss. The throat is held in place by a pair of round-headed screws. It still retains what looks to be its original short Luftwaffe silver thread portepee, which is in excellent condition and is correctly tide around the base of the grip. The Dagger in the scabbard measures a total of 17” (43.2cm) long and weighs a heavy 385g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Antique 19th Century Belgian Pinfire Pocket Revolver – The Guardian Model of 1878 - in Near Mint Condition Here on offer is a fine example of a 19th century 8mm Belgian Pinfire revolver, known as the Guardian Model of 1878. This is an obsolete calibre pistol and does not require any firearms certification. It has a three and a quarter inch barrel with cartridge ejector to the side. The ejector rod is slightly wobbly in its retaining sleeve. There is a double action mechanism and a trap door behind the six shot cylinder to load the Pinfire cartridges. It has the folding trigger mechanism, which is a feature I love about this model. The lacquered hard wood grips are in perfect condition and fir perfectly to the frame. This delightful little pistol is in perfect working condition, the action is nice and tight and it dry fires very well. The overall condition is excellent, a few tiny pit marks here and there on the frame, but these were probably from the casting. Nice clear Liège proof marks on the cylinder and matching marks on the barrel cylinder and frame, proving it is a truly original piece. It measures 7” (17.8cm) long and weighs 315g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Antique 19th Century Dark Brown Leather Shot Flask by BARTRAM & Co Here on offer is a lovely example of an antique 19th century dark brown leather shot flask by BARTRAM & Co. The soft leather pouch still retains its metal hanging loop and the leather shows signs of wear and some minor age related stitching repairs to the edge seam. The pouch has been filled with soft cloth to keep the shape of the pouch as if it is full. The white metal spout still retains its working release ‘cut-off’ mechanism, which is stamped on one edge with: EXTRA BARTRAM & Co The spout is also stamped with the measure cut-off values, which are 1 and 1¼. This is just a genuine untouched example of a 19th century shot flash, that will make a great addition to any antique pistol or black powder gun collection. The flask measures 8.3” (21cm) long and weighs 95g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thanks for taking the time to look.

Antique 19th Century Ornately Carved Coquilla or Tagua Nut - Hinged Snuff Box Here on offer is an antique ornately carved Coquilla or Tagua Nut snuffbox with beautifully carved detail, dating to the 19th century. The box is finely carved on all its surfaces. The top lid has scenes of archery, with a bow, quivers and arrows. The bottom depicts various musical instruments, such as a harp, violin, trumpets and horns. The ends show flower motifs. The snuffbox is in excellent condition and the lid clicks very firmly in place. There are tiny chips to the front edge of the lid and on the back edge near the brass hinge. The hinge looks to have been glued in place at some point in its life, but it is pined and held in place very securely. It measures 2.7” (6.8cm) by 1.2” (3cm) and weighs 24.5g. Here is some information about the Tagua nut: The Tagua has a lot of names, such as The Rain Forest Ivory or Vegetable Ivory. Other names are Corozo (also spelled Corrozzo), Binroji Nut (Japanese), Steinnuss (German), and Coquilla Nut. The tagua nut is the fruit of a palm tree, Phytelephasmacrocarpa, which flourishes in tropical rain forests from Paraguay to Panama. The \"palm ivory\" from the Amazon rainforest bear fruit whose pulpit inner (endosperm) becomes very hard when dry and texture very similar to ivory. It is this which is called vegetable ivory or tagua. The tagua nut carves, turns and polishes easily like ivory. The Tagua nut were worked on by skilled sailors or convicts who created such beautifully carved boxes as this one. Please see my pictures for the details of the excellent condition. Many thanks for Looking and I am happy to combine postage.

Antique Amber Pressed Glass \'Landseer\' Lion Paperweight - John Derbyshire c1870 Here on offer is an antique Victorian amber pressed glass \'Landseer\' style seated lion, (as seen at Trafalgar Square), paperweight probably by John Derbyshire, circa 1870. It is in excellent condition and there are no visible marks, chips, cracks or blemishes on the lion figure. It measures 4.75” (12cm) long by 2.6” (6.6cm) high and weighs 155g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Many thanks for taking the time to look.

Antique Black Forest Carved Wood Extendable Book Rack Here on offer is an impressive antique Black Forest carved wood (possibly tulip wood) extending book rack with fruit baskets, with apples, berries and grapes surrounded with detailed pointed leaves. It was carved in Switzerland back in the 19th century and is in excellent original condition with a nice patina finish to the wood. The only damage I can see are four of the pointed leaves on the bookends that have their tips missing. Please see my photos. It features a base and two side panels decorated with acorn and oak leaf patterns. The extending/sliding book shelf can be adjusted to increase the number of books it can hold. Each end of the bookend has a hinge and can be easily folded up and down. It measures 15.5” (39.4cm) long when closed and 25.5” (64.7cm) when fully extended. The base is 5.4” (13.7cm) wide and it weighs 600g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Antique Black Forest Wooden Pocket Watch Holder circa 1880 Here on offer is a fine example of an antique black forest wooden pocket watch holder, circa 1880. The hinged cover has been hand carved in high relief with a leaf and berry design. The sides of the main section have also been beautifully carved with a ribbed pattern. The lid hinges open and forms a rest so that the watch can be seated in the holder and the watch face viewed on a desk or bedside table. Inside there is the aperture for a pocket watch that measures 2\" (5.1cm) diameter by 0.7\" (1.7cm) deep. The watch holder is in excellent condition with just the smallest hole in the side of the main section, where the carver has just worked the carving too close to the internal aperture. PLEASE NOTE: the gold pocket watch shown in the photos is just for display purposes and is not part of this offer. The watch holder measures 2.5” (6.4cm) wide and 3.75” (9.5cm) high. It weighs 50g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Antique Bone & Silver Cased Tibetan or Chinese Eating Utensil Kit –Trousse c1820 Here on offer is a rare and beautiful example of an antique Tibetan or North Chinese set of encased eating utensils, consisting of a cow bone handled knife or carving utensil, two cow bone chopsticks, all in a silver over bamboo carrying case. Another name for a set of these eating utensils is called a "TROUSSE" or Kit. I understand that similar sets were used in Tibet and were also popular with the equestrian cultures of North China and Mongolia. The designs in the silver casing appear to be of Tibetan origin but I have no expertise in this area and have drawn this conclusion only from comparing this set to other sets available on line. There is an outer sheathing on the case and a cap on the knife, that appear to be "Tibetan silver" a lower grade silver than we find in England. There is a ring attached to the case to attach to the owners belt when he is traveling or mounted on horseback. The handle of the knife is made of cow bone held onto the shaft of the blade with copper pins. This trousse is in great antique used condition, please see all my pictures. The kit measures 12.5” (31.8cm) long and 0.9” (2.1cm) wide. It weighs 170g. This is a wonderful survivor from another century....circa 1820. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched

Antique Box of BSA .177 or No.1 Bore Air Pistol Pellets Here on offer is an original Box of BSA .177 or No.1 Bore, air pistol pellets, circa 1920 I believe this style of box was first made back in 1909 and the only difference was the word ‘ADDER’ was used in the centre, where BSA is printed on this slightly later version. This version also has the BSA logo of three rifles printed on the top right hand corner. From what I have researched I believe this box was possibly from the 1920’s, so just qualifies as an antique! It is rare to for just an empty box to survive given they where made from thin cardboard and normally opened on the top, which has a ‘flap’ you split open to access the pellets. In this case the pellets have been accessed by opening and closing the box at the bottom and it still contains approximately 350 original air rifle pellets. The box fragile but is in excellent condition for its age with some slight staining and rubbing to the corners. This box just makes a great display accessory for any antique air rifle or pistol collection. The box measures 2.9” (7.4cm) by 2.4” (6cm) by 1” (2.5cm) and weighs 175g with the pellets. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. ONLY FOR SALE TO PERSONS AGED 18+ AND PROOF OF AGE IS REQUIRED. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Antique Brass AA Car Membership Badge c1911 – 1925 Here on offer is a great example of an antique solid brass AA Car Membership Badge dating back to between 1911 and 1925. My understanding is that after amalgamation with the Motor Union, a combined badge was designed in 1911 incorporating the M and wings from the body\'s emblem with the intertwined AA. It was the standard pattern for the next half century, varying only in size, type of metal and method of fixing. This badge has the membership number 544158 stamped onto the front and the following on the reverse: PROPERTY OF THE AUTOMOBILE ASSOCIATION FANUM: HOUSE NEW COVENTRY ST W.1 THIS BADGE MUST BE RETURNED WHEN MEMBERSHIP CEASES The badge is in excellent condition with just some slight age patina to the finish, mainly on the reverse. It measures 5.75” (14.6cm) high by 3.75” (9.5cm) and weighs 148g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Antique Brass Single Albert Pocket Watch Chain with 1826 George IV Silver Shilling Here on offer is an antique brass single albert pocket watch chain with an 1826 George IV Silver Shilling. The antique brass chain is still fitted with a T-Bar and working spring clasp and is in excellent condition. The short section of chain has an 1826 George IV silver shilling fitted to the end with a swirling silver loop. The silver shilling is in worn/rubbed condition but the edges are undamaged. The long chain section measures 12” (30.5cm) to the end of the clasp and the silver shilling is 0.9” (2.3cm) diameter. It weighs 27.4g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition that complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Many thanks for taking the time to look.

Antique Bronzed and Gilt Pewter Art Nouveau Double Inkwell and Pen Tray Here on offer is in an beautiful antique bronzed pewter art nouveau double inkwell and pen tray c1900. This very attractive double inkwell seems to have been cast in pewter that that now has a dark bronzed patina/finish. There are raised images of birds and foliage that have now have a rubbed gilt finish. The hinged covers still work perfectly and both clear glass inkwells are still present, one has a small section of the rim missing. It measures 7.2” (18.1cm) by 4.4” (11.2cm) and weighs a heavy 560g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thank you for taking the time to look.

Antique Brown Leather Cavalry Sword Storage Bag by Wilkinson Pall Mall London – Initials E.G.L.M. Here on offer is an antique brown leather cavalry sword storage bag by (Henry) Wilkinson of Pall Mall, London, that has just ‘surfaced’ from a sword storage chest. The bag has seen some service and is in well used condition, with creases and a now rough/flaky finish to the leather edges, which would benefit from a leather feed and polish. The semicircular top section has the owner’s initials embossed on the front, ‘E.G.L.M.’ The closing strap and buckle are still in place, but the end section of the leather strap is now missing, but it still closes and can be held closed with the remaining section of strap and buckle. There is a small hole on the front cover but that seems to be all the damage I can see. There is still a hanging loop on the back but it has nearly pulled away from the stitching at one end. On the main section, at the top, it has the maker’s name stamped into the leather: WILKINSON PALL MALL LONDON The main body is actually in good order and all the original stitching is still in place. It has been folded in half and stored for a lot of its life which has helped to preserve the leather, albeit its now dry and slightly stiff. I am sure with the application of a good leather feed, it would restore it to its original malleable condition. It measures 42” (107cm) long and the top circular section is 11” (28cm) wide. It weighs 630g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Antique Buffalo Horn Scout Utility Knife by Johnson Western Works Sheffield Here on offer is a great example of an antique Scout multi function utility Knife made by Johnson Western Works of Sheffield. The Utility Knife has four functions, which are a main blade, can opener, spike and cork screw. They still retain an excellent ‘snap’ as each tool is closed. All the main components are made of steel, which show some light overall age darkening and pitting. The main steel blade has “SCOUT KNIFE” faintly etched on one surface and the makers name and logo stamped on the ricasso. The blade edge has been sharped during its life JOHNSON WESTERN WORKS SHEFFIELD The stamped logo is a flag with the initials \"C J\", which stands for Christopher Johnson. As it does not include “& CO”, I believe this knife to be pre-partners, so dates it to the 1880s-90s. It appears that Johnson is well known for Straight Razors and Silver Plated Flatware but pocketknives were produced at the start of his business. The steel can opener is in excellent condition and also has the makers name and logo stamped on the ricasso. The steel spike is in full working condition, as is the corkscrew. The knife side slabs are made from real buffalo horn and are in excellent original condition. It still retains its large steel belt clip/lanyard loop, for attaching to a scout belt. The knife with all the functions closed measures 4.75” (11.3cm) including the loop and weighs 158g. The blade measures 3.1” (7.5cm), the spike 2.8” (7.2cm), the corkscrew 2.6” (6.5cm) and the can opener 2.7” (6.8cm). It would appear this knife is a rare example and would make a great addition to any Scout collection. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Antique Car Accessory - The Atlantic Bulb Box with Two Bulbs Here on offer is a genuine, antique car accessory, “The Atlantic Bulb Box” with two bulbs. This moulded brass bulb box is designed to hold 5 bulbs, 2 large and 3 small. This example has one large bulb that fits its recess and a smaller bulb that doesn’t fit any of the recesses, but is included, as it may be of use. Both bulbs are sold as untested. The box itself is in great working condition, with a strong hinge and swivel locking clip. There are some small dents and scratches to the finish but no holes and it still retains its original blue velour lining, which is slightly grubby. The front is marked with raised lettering: THE ATLANTIC BULB BOX Then on the other side it is stamped with: PRO. PAT RdNo. 690243, which dates it to around 1922. It measures 5.5” (14cm) diameter and weighs 210g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Many thanks for taking the time to look.

Antique Cased Bronze Medallion from Marling School Stroud Awarded for 220yds Athletic Race - to J.H. VINER in 1924 Here on offer is a fine antique cased bronze medallion from Marling School, located in Stroud, Gloucestershire, England, complete with its fitted presentation case. It was awarded to the winner of the 220yds junior handicapped athletic race, a J.H. VINER in 1924. Marling School is the oldest secondary school for boys in Stroud, having been founded in 1887 by Sir Samuel Marling, a local cloth manufacturer and former Liberal Member of Parliament, along with Sir Francis Hyett and Mr S.S. Dickinson. The front features the Marling School crest and the motto: Abeunt studia in Mores (Studies form character) Around the edge are the words: MARLING SCHOOOL STROUD The reverse is engraved with the winners’ details: 1924 J.H.VINER. 220 Yds Hand. Junior This medal is in excellent/mint condition with a nice age patina. It measures 2” (5cm) diameter and weighs 53g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thank you for taking the time to look.

Antique Cased Bronze Newport District School Board Attendance Medal - to E. CHARLES in 1902 Here on offer is an antique bronze Newport District school board attendance medal awarded to E. CHARLES in 1902, complete with its presentation case. In the early days of mass schooling in Victorian Britain, attendance was a persistent issue. Parents often resented having to send their children to school, which often meant forfeiting much-needed income. To improve attendance levels, education authorities rewarded children with medals for a year without any absences. This medal was awarded \'for Punctuality and Attendance Every Time the School Was Open\'. White metal medals were given for the first year a pupil had 100% attendance. As this example is made from solid bronze, I believe this was for 3years + continued attendance. One side of the medal features a laurel wreath, star and emblems of the countries of the United Kingdom - rose, thistle, leek and shamrock. It is also engraved with the pupil’s name, E. CHARLES and date 1902. The other side normally shows a castle, but as 1902 was the coronation of King Edward VII, it depicts the profiles of the crowned King and Queen. The medal was made by P. Vaughton & Sons, Gothic Works, Birmingham, which is actually printed in gold on the inside of the lid of the case. The outer lid of the case is embossed with NEWPORT DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD ATTENDANCE MEDAL, and it does have some wear marks consistent with its age. This medal is in excellent/mint condition with a nice age patina. It measures 1.5” (3.9cm) diameter and weighs 31g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thank you for taking the time to look.

Antique Cased Mint Royal Navy Gilt Bronze Rowing Medal by Phillips Aldershot Here on offer is an unissued gilt bronze Royal Navy medal in its original box, by the famous medal maker’s, F. Phillips of Aldershot, circa 1910. I believe this would have been awarded for an inter ship or services rowing competition, as the Navy did with such awards as the “Illustrious Cup” back in 1908. On the top edge there is the British maritime crown and a suspension loop. Then on the front it depicts the image of George defeating the dragon. On the reverse there is the image a large rowing boat with about twelve rowers and two coxswains. In the background on the horizon, a number of battleships and cruisers can be seen. The medal still retains its original blue cardboard box that has the maker’s name and details on the lid. The medal measures 1.5” (3.8cm) diameter and weighs 22g. The medal is in really fine condition with some light age patina to the finish. These early ‘higher’ quality medals are now becoming very collectable, especially with their cases. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Antique Charles Horner Hallmarked Silver and Blue Enamel BABY Brooch – Chester 1905 Here on offer is a lovely antique silver and blue enamel “BABY” brooch, by the famous English silversmith, Charles Horner in 1905. On the front the oval shaped brooch has the word BABY set against a background on blue enamel. The reverse still has its original retaining pin and “C” clasp, along with a clear set of English silver hallmarks. The Sword between three Wheatsheaves for the assay office of Chester, the Lion Passant for English silver and the date letter “E” for the year 1905. There is also the makers mark “C.H”, which stands for the English Silversmith, Charles Horner. Charles Horner (1837–1896) was an English jeweler and founder of the Halifax jewellery business Charles Horner of Halifax. Horner\'s business was founded in the 1860s and was based at 23 Northgate, Halifax. It produced silver jewellery and ornaments. After his death in 1896, his two sons, James Dobson Horner and Charles Henry Horner, continued the business, in partnership with Charles William Leach. They expanded in 1905 with the opening of a new factory at Mile Cross, Halifax. The Charles Horner factory produced a range of products during the 20th century but went into voluntary liquidation in 1984. The brooch is in excellent condition with no loss of enamel that I can see. It measures 1.25” (3.2cm) wide and weighs 2.6g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Many thanks for taking the time to look.

Antique Children’s Rattle and Whistle in the Form of Mr PUNCH Here on offer is a lovely example of an antique children’s rattle and whistle in the form of Mr PUNCH from the Punch and Judy puppet show. I believe it was made around the turn of the century, circa 1910. The metal used appears to be nickel silver and the main body depicts PUNCH with his jester’s hat, the top of which has a tube, which is actually a whistle that still works. The handle is made from a blackened wood with an ornate nickel silver base. The top and bottom sections are pinned to the wooden handle and are slightly loose. Attached to the top section are to metal balls that act as the rattle. This example is in excellent working condition, with slight age wear to the raised metal surfaces. The join on the metal base of the handle can also be seen with a slight crack to the metal. It measures 5” (12.7cm) long and weighs 44g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thanks for taking the time to look.

Antique Chrome Plated Snuff Box with Horse Racing Scene c1920 Here on offer is an antique chrome plated snuff box with horse racing scene, circa 1920 but could be older? The rectangular box seems to have been made from formed steel plate that has then been chrome plated. It rounded corners so it would fit in a pocket comfortably. The hinged lid displays the coloured image of three race horses actually taking part in a horse race. The image seems to have been covered in an early clear celluloid covering, similar to that found on matchbox covers of the same period. Inside the box retains its original gilt finish. There is no maker’s mark that I can find and the box is in used condition, with some light rust pitting and loss of plating to the outside. The image on the lid also shows some spots of staining under the celluloid and a tiny area has worn through at the bottom left hand corner. The hinge still works as it should, but one end is raised up slightly. This was clearly more of a working man’s snuff box, but is still a great collectable piece, for any horse racing enthusiast. It measures 3.7” (9.3cm) wide by 2.7” (6.8cm) deep and is 1” (2.5cm) thick. It weighs 80g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thank you for taking the time to look.

Antique Circular Brass Table Snuffbox – Winchester College – Manners Maketh Man Here on offer is a fine quality antique circular brass table snuffbox, etched on the lid with the Winchester College crest and motto. The school’s motto and crest express Winchester College’s historic foundation and purpose. Three Hampshire roses proclaim Wykeham’s pride in his county of birth; two chevrons, representing gables, recognise his achievements as a celebrated builder; and the single mitre celebrates Wykeham’s position as Bishop of Winchester. ‘Honi soit qui mal y pense’ / ‘evil to him who evil thinks’, is the motto of the Order of the Garter, to which Wykeham was chaplain. The second motto, Manners Makyth Man, is Wykeham’s personal motto and also that of the school. Though it may sound old-fashioned to a modern ear, it was radically progressive in its time, not only in its language (not Latin but the dynamic up and coming English) but also in its meritocratic spirit, its proposal that we should be measured not by our birth right but by our personal qualities and achievements. The snuffbox is in excellent condition with just some slight rubbing wear to the top lid and emblem. The lid fits tightly and just pulls off to gain access to the inside. Winchester College was founded by William of Wykeham (1324-1404), who rose from unexceptional social origins to become Bishop of Winchester and Chancellor of England. Wykeham owed his education to one or more wealthy Hampshire patrons; his abilities as an architect and builder attracted him to increasingly powerful employers, including, finally, the King. Wykeham’s political and ecclesiastical careers were equally spectacular. As Lord Chancellor he occupied the highest political office in the land. “Everything was done by him,” remarked a contemporary historian, “and nothing was done without him”. As Bishop of Winchester, he occupied the richest see in the land. The lid measures 3” (7.7cm) diameter and the box is 1.1” (2.7cm) high. It weighs 195g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country Thanks for taking the time to look.

Antique Clip Point Bowie Knife with Stag Horn Grips by George Butler & Co. used as a WW2 Fighting Knife. Here on offer is an antique stag horn clip point Bowie Knife by the English knife maker, George Butler & Co. Interestingly, the lady I acquired the knife from many years ago, stated it had been used by her father, who was a British soldier serving in Burma during WW2. I just loved the fact the knife was a “beauty” and by a great Victorian period English maker, so I gave the WW2 statement “lip service”. I have recently got the knife out of long-term storage and whilst cleaning the leather sheath I removed an old piece of tape from the back of the loop, which revealed a makers name and date, being LEES 1941. On closer inspection, I could see that the maker of the possibly custom-made leather sheath had used part of a WW2 leather belt as the hanging strap on the sheath. LEES appear to have been a leather goods manufacturer supplying the British military items during WW2. So the story of a British soldier using the knife during WW2 has some real credibility! The knife has clearly had the original crossguard carefully removed without damaging the fine stag handle slabs, at some point in its life. This would fit with a solider using it almost as a “FS style fighting knife” for close combat. I have seen other knifes with the crossguards either cut down or removed to avoid the knife catching on any clothing. The knife grip also fits perfectly in the hand and would still avoid your finger running up the blade when used in combat. Now for the knife itself; The grip is made up from two beautiful dark coloured slabs of genuine stag horn, that are held in place on a central flat blade tang by three hand made steel pins. Over the years the stag horn has developed a very smooth finish and nice sheen to its finish. There is a hairline crack in the horn at the top of the reverse slab, from the top steel pin. The original crossguard has been removed at some point in its life as explained earlier. The Clip Point blade is made from a high quality Steel and has the maker’s logo (a key) and words; GEORGE BUTLER & Co. TRINITY WORKS SHEFFIELD ENGLAND clearly stamped on one side of the blade. The blade itself has a very slightly rounded tip and now has an overall greying to the finish, but it still retains a sharp cutting edge. The dark brown leather sheath has some real age and may have been made from the original, with a more recent (1941) belt loop professionally fitted to the blade cover section? The blade measures 6” (15.3cm) long and the knife is 9.9” (25.2`cm) in total length. With the scabbard, it weighs 182g. This knife clearly has a story to tell and is still a fine example of what is now a rare knife to find by this English maker, as well as a great example of a customised WW2 fighting knife! Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Antique Clip Point Bowie Knife with Stag Horn Grips by H.G. LONG & Co - CROSS DAGGERS – SHEFFIELD c1860 Here on offer is an early example of an antique stag horn clip point Bowie Knife by the famous English knife and cutlery maker, H.G Long & Co, circa 1860. They are also famous for making a range of WW2 SOE knives. I believe this knife is a very early example of an H.G. Long knife as it only has the CROSS DAGGERS logo and the words CROSS DAGGRS SHEFFIELD on the blade. From my limited research it appears this was only used for a short period at the start of their penknife and hunting knife production, back in 1841. Therefore this knife could be even earlier than my estimate of 1860. The markings then changed to include their name sometimes with or without the Cross Dagger logo. The handle is made up from two beautiful light coloured slabs of genuine stag horn, that are held in place on a central flat blade tang by three handmade steel pins. Over the years the stag horn has developed a very smooth finish and nice sheen to its finish. There are hairline cracks in the horn on both sides where the central steel pin is situated, but both slabs are still held very securely in place. The oval crossguard is made from solid brass and is in excellent order and retains its tight fit to the handle and blade ricasso. The Clip Point blade is made from a high quality Steel and has the maker’s logo (crossed daggers in a shield) and words; CROSS DAGGERS, SHEFFIELD stamped on one side of the ricasso. The blade itself has a slightly rounded tip and now has an overall greying to the finish and overall light scratch marks to the metal. There is no scabbard or sheath with this example. The blade measures 5.6” (14.2cm) long and the knife is 9.4” (24cm) in total length. It weighs 135g. The knife is in great condition for its age and a rare example of an early H.G. Long & Co knife. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Antique Coal Miner’s Belt Knife – Pit Belt Knife by Kenbourne Sheffield Here on offer is what I believe is an antique coal miner’s belt knife made by a Sheffield maker. The old coal-mines had Belt Crews, whose job was to repair and extend the conveyor belts that were used to move coal and miners to and from the coal face. Each member of the crew was issued with a knife, which was referred to as a Belt Man\'s Knife or a Pit Belt Knife. One such manufacturer, was Humphrey\'s Radiant of Sheffield, who made a shackled Pruner for the belt manufacturer Hayden Nilos and these were widely issued to Belt Crews. Now Belt Crews estimated that it took two men 90 minutes to two hours to splice in a new section of belt. Eventually, cordless electric belt-cutters were introduced which reduced splicing time down to 20-25 minutes, for one worker, but Belt Man\'s Knives continued to be issued and used, though the National Coal Board (NCB) eventually replaced them with box-cutter style utility knives. On this fine example, the grip has two smooth dark hardwood scales, that are held in place by steel pins. At the end it is fitted with a steel swivel lanyard loop. The curved prune cutter shaped blade is stamped on one side of the ricasso with what I belief is the maker: KENBOURNE SHEFFIELD The blade does have some slight aged greying to the finish and some tiny knicks to the cutting edge. It is in excellent working order with firm full stop when opened. The blade measures 3.4” (8.5cm) long with a 3” (7.6cm) cutting edge. The knife is 8” (20.4cm) long when open, including the lanyard loop and weighs 130g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Antique Continental Silver & Coral Child\'s Soother with Bells/Rattle and Whistle Here on offer is an ornately cast silver and coral child\'s soother with bells/rattle and a whistle. The silver is continental (800 grade) and is stamped 800 RSD under the tip of the whistle. Its finish has a slight dark patina that could be polished to a brighter finish, if so required. I believe RSD is the maker’s stamp/name, which I can’t trace. The original smooth coral chew/soother is still in place as are all four of the silver bells. It also still retains the silver suspension ring under the mouth of the whistle. It is in excellent undamaged condition and still generates a high-pitched whistle sound! It measures 4” (10cm) long and weighs 17g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Many thanks for taking the time to look.

Antique Corn Knife by R. Kelly & Sons Liverpool Here on offer is an excellent antique Corn Knife by R. Kelly & Sons of Liverpool. The great grandson (Martin Kelly) of the founder of the firm (Robert Kelly) was kind enough to contact me to provide the correct timeline details about this company. The company was actually founded in 1875 and finally went out of business in 1980. It branched out into machine tools and later, kitchenware shops before closing down. The firm’s history is recorded in a book (now out of print) called \"The Early History of Robert Kelly & Sons Ltd\" by Archie Kelly. Information about a Corn Blade: Back in the 18th and 19th century, shoes seldom fitted well and as a result people often had corns on their feet that needed to be trimmed! This was the blade that was used for that purpose, so basically it was like a surgical instrument. This knife has waterfall celluloid handle slabs that look like ivory that are held in place with three steel pins. The front is etched with the words CORN KNIFE, inside a circular emblem topped with a crown. The Corn Knife has a high carbon steel Corn Blade with nail pull. One side of the blade is stamped with the name: R. KELLY & SONS LIVERPOOL There are some minor areas of dark age patina to the finish of the blade, that may clean off with metal cleaner. The blade measures 2.4” (6cm) long and the knife is 5.5” (14cm) in total length when open. It weighs 23g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Antique Decorative Commercial Weston Ammeter made by Weston Electrical Instrument Company - Newark N.J. U.S.A. c1905 Here on offer is an original antique commercial Weston Ammeter, made by Weston Electrical Instrument Company of Newark, New Jersey, U.S.A., circa1905. This is a heavy cast iron, circular-shaped, surface mount, commercial switchboard ammeter gauge. It was made in the U.S.A. but was used in the UK, as it still retains the “DIRECTIONS” label on the back that was issued by the Weston Electrical Instrument Co. Audery House, Ely Place, Holborn, E.C. This fine example has an ornate and finely detailed removable faceplate that seems to have been cast from copper, that has then been nickel plated. It retains its original recessed clear glass viewing panel, that protects the painted metal scale and delicate pointer needle. The scale reads from 0 to 10 amps and has the gauges serial number hand written in the lower left hand corner, that matches the number 58709, stamped on the faceplate. A brass plaque is also pinned to the faceplate that shows the patented and design patent dates for this type of gauge, they range from Nov 6th 1888 to July 16th 1901. I would imagine this example was therefore made at the start of the 20th century, around 1905. The cylindrical-shaped cast iron housing has been painted gloss black and now shows signs of paint loss, but it could be repainted if you want to restore it to its original finish? I prefer to leave it as it is now, it shows its true age. On the lower edge are the two cast brass positive and negative terminals, that are isolated from the steel body by a rectangular Bakelite block. Ammeters are measuring instruments used to measure the electric current in a circuit and are measured in amperes, hence the name they used. For this gauge. Early ammeters were laboratory instruments which relied on the earth\'s magnetic field for operation, but by the late 19th century, improved instruments were designed which could be mounted in any position and allowed accurate measurements in electric power systems. The Weston Ammeter is \"moving iron\" type, which uses a piece of iron that moves when acted upon by the electromagnetic force of a fixed coil of wire (mounted behind the detachable faceplate). The iron element consists of a moving vane attached to pointer and fixed vane surrounded by the coil. Some history relating to the Weston Electrical Instrument Company: Edward Weston (May 9, 1850 – August 20, 1936) was an English-born American chemist noted for his achievements in electroplating and his development of the electrochemical cell, named the Weston cell, for the voltage standard. Weston was a competitor of Thomas Edison in the early days of electricity generation and distribution and is best known for his designs and the manufacturing of precision electrical measuring instruments for laboratories and industry. He formed The Weston Electrical Instrument Company and developed an instrument to accurately measure current. From there, Weston Electrical Instruments went on to manufacture precision voltmeters, ammeters, watt meters, light meters, and many other instruments for laboratory, industrial, and commercial use. Early Weston Industrial Ammeters from the 1800s: Weston produced a large number of panel meters through the years. The most popular of these are the large ornate industrial meters from the late 1800s. At six inches or larger in diameter these ammeters were used in factories, in power plants, railways and on board ships. Many have a plate in the middle of the face listing several patent dates and will usually have large threaded posts or copper blades protruding from the back for connection to an electrical system. These gauges are now highly sought after by collectors as impressive display items, particularly those with elaborate faceplate designs, such as this example. The faceplate shows some loss of plating and background blackening. The main body also shows loss of paint and some light surface rusting, but is in true untouched condition and makes a great display piece! The faceplate measures 6.6” (6.7cm) diameter and it is 3.75” (9.5cm) deep. It weighs a very heavy 4Kg, so the postage charges will be high. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Antique Dutch Brass Novelty Ships Engine Room Telegraph Cigar Cutter c1890 Here on offer is an unusual antique Dutch made brass novelty ships engine room telegraph, cigar or cheroot cutter, circa 1890. The novelty cigar cutter has been designed as a ship’s engine room telegraph on a brass pedestal base. It is operated by sliding the top control lever, backwards or forwards. There is a hole on the front of both sides where you insert the cigar, then slide the lever to move the steel cutting edge to cut the tip off the cigar. The top section unscrews to allow the pieces of cut cigar to be removed. The writing on each side that indicates the telegraphed request, backwards, forwards etc, is in Dutch, so hence I believe it has been made in the Netherlands in around 1890, albeit there is no maker’s mark. It is in excellent condition in working order and the brass retains a nice age patina. It measures 5.75” (14.5cm) high to the top of the lever and the base is 3.2” (9.6cm) diameter. It weighs 145g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Antique East African Sudanese Arm Dagger and Sheath by the Nuba or Fur People Here on offer is an antique East African Sudanese arm dagger with sheath, probably from the late 19th century. Arm daggers of this type were widely used by various cultures throughout Sudan and attributing them to one specific group can be difficult. They were commonly found among the Fur and Nuba peoples. The Nuba people are indigenous inhabitants of central Sudan. Nuba are various indigenous ethnic groups who inhabit the Nuba Mountains of South Kordofan state in Sudan. The grip and the cross guard are carved from one piece of beautifully grained dark African hardwood that finishes with a round pommel. There are some light nibbles to the edge of the pommel, but no cracks or splits to the wood. The straight double-edged iron blade has a well-formed central rib on each side, running the length of the blade. It does have dark patches and age pitting on both surfaces. Please see my photos. The sheath is made from a combination of a tooled brown leather central section and impressive reptile skin sections. It has a braided leather ball tip and meticulously braided loop for the attached braided leather arm ring. The blade measures 7.75” (19.7cm) and the whole knife is 12.25” (31.2cm) long. It weighs 280g. This is a unique knife and a great African tribal collector’s piece. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Antique East African Sudanese Arm Dagger with Sheath Here on offer is an East African Sudanese arm dagger with sheath, probably from the late 19th century. This dagger features an excellent straight double-edged blade that tapers to a point with a central ridge. There are also two smaller ridges that run the length of the blade near the blade edges. It has a bright polished finish with some scattered dark patches and very light pitting. The hilt is constructed from one solid piece of African hard wood and now has a beautiful patina to the finish. There is an old split/repair to one section near the pommel, so clearly this was a valued dagger that warranted repairing. The knife is accompanied by an old red-brown leather sheath that has bands of tan grey reptilian skin trim. The leather section has a tribal pattern tooled into the leather and on the reverse, there is a strong leather loop that would have held the braided leather arm ring, which sadly is now missing. The blade measures 8” (20.5cm) long and the whole dagger measures 12.25” (31.2cm). It weighs 160g. This is a unique dagger and a great collector’s piece. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Antique Edwardian Bakelite and Bamboo Cane Sword Stick with a long English Blade Here on offer is a fine antique Edwardian Bakelite and bamboo cane sword stick with a long English made blade, circa 1910. The rectangular sectioned English steel blade is 28” (71cm) long and 0.45” (11.5cm) wide at the base and still retains a very sharp tapered and flattened point. One side of the blade is stamped: MADE IN ENGLAND The other side shows light grinding marks, where a maker’s name or owner’s name would have been? This is an extremely well-made blade possibly made by MOLE? It could have also started life as a quality fencing sword? This blade is rust free and just has some minimal greying on the blade but I think this would clean off and the blade would polish up bright, if so required. The handle is made from a solid section of rounded and grooved Bakelite, which now has a lovely polished finish. This has been fitted securely to the blade with a stepped section of black Bakelite. There is just some slight chipping around the rim of the black Bakelite. The blade fits snugly into the top of the bamboo scabbard, which is finished with a polished brass collar. It just holds in place, there isn’t a locking mechanism as such. The bamboo cane itself is in excellent condition and has a beautiful dark brown coloured patina finish. There are a few minor hairline splits at the tip where it fits into the ferrule. The tip has a large fitted aluminium ferrule that has a threaded hole in the base. I think this was so that a spike could be screwed in place for use on rough terrain. It is just a fine quality Edwardian sword stick/cane that also acts perfectly as a walking stick. With the blade inserted, it measures 35.25” (89.5cm) long and the bamboo cane is about 1” (2.5cm) diameter. It weighs 420g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Antique Edwardian Hallmarked English Silver Fronted Clock Tower Pocket Watch Stand c1904 Here on offer is a top quality antique Edwardian hallmarked English silver pocket watch stand dated to 1903/04. This beautiful silver fronted pocket watch stand is in the form of a clock tower and is finished with a detailed scrolled design. On the front edge it has a clear set of English silver hallmarks, the Lion Passant for English silver (925), an Anchor for the assay office of Birmingham and the date letter “e” for the year 1904. It also displays an Rd number 396813, which also dates it to around 1903/4. There is also a maker’s mark but the letters are rubbed and I can only make out a possible H.L at the end of the three letters. The clock tower cover opens at the back to insert a pocket watch but it will only take a thin type of pocket watch up to about two inches in diameter. Inside the opening it is lined with a rich blue silk lining and the front “glass” is actually an early from of plastic, with some slight age yellowing to its finish, commiserate with its age. The piece comes in excellent order for its age but there are a few light dings to the silver finish on the front. It measures 4.25” (10.8cm) high and 3.75” (9.5cm) wide at its base. It weighs 152g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Antique Edwardian Japanese Bamboo Cane Sword Stick with German Blade and English Hallmarked Silver Mounts 1908 Here on offer is a fine antique Edwardian Japanese Bamboo Cane Sword Stick with English Hallmarked Silver Mounts, dated 1908. The square sectioned German steel blade is 20” (51cm) long and 0.3” (0.9cm) wide at the base and still retains a sharp point. On opposite sides of the square blade is stamped a maker’s symbol and “A-Solingen”. I can’t find a reference to this maker’s symbol but feel this blade is a 19th century blade, possibly even an old fencing sword blade, that has then been used to make this Japanese Bamboo Sword Cane. This quality blade is rust free and just has some minimal greying on the blade but these would clean off and the blade would polish up bright, if so required. At the top it has been with what looks like very old sticking paper, to make it wider and a snug fit into the cane scabbard. The handle is made from the slightly curved root ball of the bamboo shaft/cane and has a hole drilled through it with metal eyelets, which retains an original platted leather strap. The bottom of the handle has a solid silver unmarked collar. The blade fits snugly into the top of the bamboo scabbard, which is also finished with a silver collar and has some English Hallmarks, the LION Passat for English Sterling Silver and the London date letter “n” for the year 1908. The bamboo cane itself is in excellent condition and has a beautiful dark brown coloured patina finish. There is no damage or cracks that I can see. The tip has a large fitted brass ferrule that has a slight split at the top. It is just a fine quality Edwardian Sword Stick/Cane that also acts perfectly as a walking stick. With the blade inserted, it measures 36.6” (93cm) long and about 0.8” (2.3cm) diameter at the top. It weighs 230g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Antique Edwardian Malacca Sword Stick with Ornate English Silver Top - Hallmarked Chester 1902 Here on offer is a beautiful antique early Edwardian Malacca Sword Stick or Sword Cane, with an ornately scrolled English silver top, hallmarked Chester 1902. The long ‘V’ shaped steel blade is 23.75” (60.4cm) long and 0.3” (0.9cm) wide at the base and still retains its very sharp point! There are no maker’s marks on the blade but given its truly excellent quality and condition, I believe it was made by one of the many sword smiths in Solingen, Germany. The top of the handle has an English silver domed cap taht has been beautifully engraved with scrolls around the sides. The domed top remains plain. It is in excellent condition with just some slight indentations around the top edge. There is also a full set of clear English Hallmarks, which show the Lion Passant for English silver, along with Three Towers, indicating it was assayed in Chester and the date letter B for 1902. There is also a maker’s mark which looks like the letters ‘EMC’, but they have been slightly rubbed, so the E may be a B? I can’t find a reference to this English maker either EMC or BMC, so they where probably a small provincial maker, in the Chester area. The top section and blade fit really snugly into the main section of cane, and it closes tightly, just leaving a thin line where the two sections join. The Malacca cane itself is very thick and solid and has a beautiful golden patina finish. There are some slight knocks to the finish and age cracks, as one would expect for something that is 116 years old. The tip has a large fitted brass ferrule. It is just a really top quality Edwardian Sword Stick/Cane that also acts perfectly as a walking stick. With the blade inserted, it measures 33.1” (84.2cm) long and about 1.4” (3.5cm) diameter at the top. It weighs 290g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Antique Eiffel Tower Shaped Souvenir Pen Knife with a Stanhope Lens c1889 Here on offer is an antique Eiffel Tower shaped souvenir pen knife with a stanhope lens, which now has sadly lost the printed viewing image. I believe this piece was made as a souvenir around the time the Eiffel Tower was officially opened in 1889. The two Eiffel Tower shaped and detailed knife slabs that make up the grip, seem to be made from Ebonite as it was known, which was used as a substitute for Ebony in the late Victorian period. The finish on this knife now has a slight lighter discolouration and flaking to the surface, but the detailing is still evident. Ebonite is a brand name for a material generically known as hard rubber, obtained via vulcanizing natural rubber for prolonged periods. It is excellent for making items from moulds and can show fine detailing. Both sides show the framework of the tower and one side has the word “DEPOSE” and on the other side the words “TOUR EIFFEL”. The chrome metal top still retains the stanhope lens but sadly the image has been worn off, so it is now effectively just a clear lens. The slightly curved 2.4” steel blade has the maker’s details stamped on one side of the ricasso: G.C. set inside an oval. On the other side it has the word: DEPOSE The knife still locks into place when open, but has a slight wobble. This knife will make a wonderful addition to any penknife collection. The blade measures 2.4” (6cm) long and the knife when closed, measures 3.5” (8.8cm) and weighs 30g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Antique English Compass and Magnifying Glass/Loop Fob Charm circa 1910 Here on offer is a charming antique English compass and magnifying glass/loop, fob charm, circa 1910. The main body is made from nickel-plated brass that shows some signs of wear to the nickel finish and the back is stamped with the words: MADE IN ENGLAND The glass loop swivels out from the main body and undamaged and provides a clear magnification and a tiny compass is fitted into the top. The compass works perfectly on a flat surface and there are no chips or cracks to the glass., just some internal dust. It still retains its original ring for attaching it to a watch chain. It case measures 2” (5cm) long including the ring and it weighs 14.5g Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Antique English Hallmarked Silver & Enamel Watch Fob or Medal Awarded to P. H. Knowling for 20 Mile Walk in 1907 Here on offer is an antique English hallmarked silver and enamel watch fob or medal awarded to P. H. KNOWLING for a 20 mile walk in 1907. The shield shaped fob has been made from a thick piece of solid silver and the front depicts the image of a race walker in the centre. Set in light and dark blue enamel are the words: 1907 20 MILE WALK St ANDREWS CLUB COMPETITION On the reverse it is engraved with the winner’s details and race time: P. H. KNOWLING 3H. 41M. 42S There is also a clear set of English silver hallmarks, the Lion Passant for English silver (925), an anchor for the assay office of Birmingham and the date letter “d” for the year 1903. It also shows the makers mark (slightly worn), “W.J.D.” set in an indented rectangle, which I believe stands for the maker: William James Dingley of Warstone Lane, Birmingham. There is also a Registered Design, Rd No. 412171 that dates to 1903/4 when the design was first registered. Attached to the top is a suspension loop and ring that is also stamped with the Lion Passant for English silver (925). This fob is truly a fine quality piece that is in great condition with just a slight silver stain line across the back. It measures 1.5” (3.7cm) to top of ring by 1” (2.4cm) wide. It weighs 11g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thank you for taking the time to look.

Antique English Silver Spoon made to Commemorate the Mayflower Ship in its Original Case, by Martin Hall & Co. 1893 Here on offer is a rare and unusual example of an antique solid silver spoon that has been made to commemorate the Mayflower ship that took the Pilgrims from Plymouth to America back in 1620. The bowl of the spoon depicts the Mayflower ship in relief with the name of the ship below it. The top of the spoon is formed in the shape of the early Victorian crest for the city of Plymouth. On the front of the stem it is stamped with the word PLYMOUTH. On the reverse of the stem are a clear set of English silver hallmarks, the Lion Passant for English silver (925), a Crown for the assay office of Sheffield and the date letter “a” for the year 1893. There is a maker’s mark, but it is rubbed but you can just make out the mark for the top quality silversmiths, Martin, Hall & Co, of Sheffield, England. It is also stamped with an Rd No. 204342, which refers the years 1892/3. The spoon comes with its original brown snake skin effect, silk lined case that is in excellent condition case. There is just some slight oxidisation to the gilt finish on the catch of the case. The spoon measures 5.5” (14cm) long and the bowl is 1.4” (3.7cm) wide. The spoon weighs 23.5g of sterling silver. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Antique English “Queen of Hearts Gamblers” or Prostitutes Dagger with Scabbard c1870 Here on offer is a rare and beautiful antique English made, Queen of Hearts gamblers or Prostitutes Dagger, with its leather scabbard, circa 1870. These discreetly hidden small Prostitute Daggers where used as a form of self-defence in the late 19th century. The old ivory handle has been skilfully worked and grooved with a lovely ornate relief pattern on both sides. The old ivory has gone a gorgeous cream colour and slightly darker is some areas. The handle is fitted to an ornate nickel plated ferrule which intern sits on top of a plain oval shaped plated cross guard. The lovely double-edged blade still retains some original blueing near the cross guard and has a makers name and stamp by the throat, which reads: J CLARKE & SON “NEVA” SHEFFIELD John Clarke & Son were a famous manufacturer and in business in Sheffield, England from 1848 to 1983, making cutlery, pocket knives, daggers etc. Apparently they used the marks, NEVA, THE RING, EXPRESS (acquired from Henry Hobson) and I CUT MY WAY (from William Rodgers). It still retains its brown leather scabbard, which has a belt loop on one side and is in excellent condition. In its scabbard it measures 7.75” (19.8cm) long and weighs 41g. The knife blade measures 4” (10.2cm). Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched.

Antique F. NEWTON Stag Handled Sheepsfoot Folding Knife circa 1850 Here on offer is an early antique F. NEWTON stag handled “Sheepsfoot” folding knife, circa 1850. Francis Newton was born in about 1776, the son of a well-known grocer. He launched his cutlery business in 1838 in Sheffield, selling cutlery, pen and pocketknives, etc. He became Master Cutler in 1844. He died in 1864, aged 68, when the business passed to his sons and the firms name was amended accordingly. As this knife is only stamped with the name F. NEWTON, it must pre date 1864, before the name changed to F. Newton and Sons. This type of folding pocket knife with a somewhat blunted tip, is called a Sheepfoot, not only because it resembles, in a way, an ovine hoof, but also because it’s a shape that has historically been used for farm work. However it appears that Sheepsfoot knifes where used in the 19th Century by sailors embarking from England, with a similar looking tool called The London. Characterized by a straight cutting edge and a spine that curves down to meet it at the point, sheepsfoot blades were ideal for seamen because the wide angle of the point helps prevent accidental puncture while, say, working on rigging while floating on an undulating ocean. The flat edge is ideal for slicing and straightforward cutting tasks. Sheepsfoot knives are practical by design, a fact that hasn’t changed in over two hundred years — today, the shape is often favoured by emergency response teams. The knife itself has been heavily used and shows a lot of sharping to the curved blade, but it still retains a sharp edge. There is some aged “greying” and scratch marks to the blade finish, but I think this would clean up a bit brighter, if that was preferred? On one side of the ricasso is stamped: F. NEWTON SHEFFIELD Blade has no snap opening and closing, just a smooth action, with very little side to side play. The bolsters pins and liners all appear to be made from iron. The knife has two slices of stag horn that have been shaped to form the tight fit of the grip to the blade liners. The finish of the stag horn grips have been worn to just a beautiful smooth glass like finish through years of use, which I personally love! One grip slab is in perfect condition and the other has a small section at the top missing The blade measures 3.5” (9cm) long and the knife itself is a total of 8.1” (20.5cm) long when opened. It weighs 120g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Antique Facon Gaucho Fighting Knife by TORO of Solingen Here on offer is a truly fine quality antique German made ‘Facon’ Gaucho style fighting knife with its black leather sheath. The grip on this knife is just superb! It has been hand carved from a natural material with a twisted pattern and has a slightly domed pommel of the same fine material. There is a nickel silver collar that fits against the elongated oval, nickel pated crossguard. The tips of the crossguard turn up slightly at the tips and it shows signs of some slight plating loss. The bright nickel-plated blade has a single cutting edge with a clipped back top section. There are fuller groves on both sides and on onside of the large ricasso it is stamped with the German maker’s details: TORO (Bull logo image) SOLINGEN I can’t find out any details of this maker from any of my reference material, so if anybody has any further details about TORO, please drop me an email. It would be greatly appreciated. The blade is in near mint condition with just the slightest plating loss to the very tip and it does show some light surface scratches on one side. The sheath is in near mint condition and the main body is made from stitched strong black leather. The plain upper and lower fittings look to be made from nickel silver and are held in place by strong staples. The upper fitting still has the raised belt clip. The blade measures 8.25” (21cm) and the dagger in the scabbard measures a total of 14” (35.5cm) long. It weighs 230g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Antique Framed Coloured Print of Eastney Barracks Southsea Hants c1876 - HQ of the Royal Marine Artillery Here on offer is antique framed coloured print of Eastney Barracks at Southsea, Hants in 1876 being the original headquarters of the Royal Marine Artillery. The coloured image depicts the barracks as viewed from the sea, with various boats sailing in the foreground and people taking in the view, some appear to be in uniforms of the period. Around the bottom edge it has the printer’s details which are hard to make out, but seem to read as: Rolic & Co London P 6205 Along with on what appears to be a date: 20 Oct 1876 Eastney Barracks, designed by William Scamp was built as headquarters for the Royal Marine Artillery, who moved in from Fort Cumberland in 1867. After the amalgamation of the Royal Marine Artillery and Royal Marine Artillery in 1923, Forton Barracks was closed and Eastney Barracks served as headquarters for the Portsmouth Division of the Corps. The series of seven linked blocks facing the sea forms the second longest barracks frontage in the country. The ensemble has been called \"the best and most complete barracks of the post-Crimean War period\". Eastney Barracks remained the Corps Headquarters until 1995, when it was sold and converted to private housing. The print appears to be in excellent condition and is protected in a glazed and wooden. The frame measures 8.75” (22.2cm) by 7.1” (18cm) and weighs 370g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thanks for taking the time to look.

Antique French Bevelled Glass and Gilt Repoussé Silk Lined Trinket Casket and Pocket Watch Stand with Stick Pin Cushion c1880 Here on offer is an unusual antique French bevelled glass and gilt metal repoussé, silk lined trinket casket and pocket watch stand with stick pin cushion, circa 1880. The trinket box has an ornate gilt repoussé scroll/leaf pattern on the sides and it has a thick bevelled glass hinged top with retaining clip at the front. Inside the light green silk cushion and lining are in excellent condition and there are no chips to the bevelled glass that I can see. The lid hinges well and closes snugly. The trinket box stands on four scrolled gilded scrolled supports which are all in excellent condition and the box sits solidly on a surface with no issues. The pocket watch section has a clear bevelled glass mirror and gilt hook to display a pocket watch. What is really unusual about this piece is the oval silk covered pin cushion that is fitted above the mirror, which I assume was used to store stick pins or even hat pins? This type of decorative piece dates from the 1880’s and would have been purchased as a luxury novelty item at that time from the fashionable stores of the Paris arcades that flanked the Promenade of the Garden at Cardinal Richelieu\'s Old Paris Palace known as the Palais Royal. The gilt no has a slight age patina to the finish, but the whole piece is in excellent condition and it would make a great addition to any Victorian collection. The trinket box section measures 2.75” (7cm) by 2.4” (6cm) and the back watch/cushion section measures 5.75” (14.6cm) high. It weighs 210g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched.

ANTIQUE FRENCH PALAIS ROYAL - EGG SHAPED MOTHER OF PEARL - SEWING ETUI c1840 Here on offer is a rare antique French Palais Royal, large egg shaped, mother of pearl sewing etui, circa 1840. Palais Royal is a term used to describe, not a single manufacturer, but to a name given to a small area around the Royal Palace that specialized in producing small elaborate works of art and gifts in the 18th and 19th centuries. Often they produced sewing tools and the etuis to hold them. This gorgeous etui has a large egg shaped case carved in iridescent mother of pearl with gilt metal fittings. The exterior is in good condition, it has some minor wear to the gilt and there is a minor crack in the mother of pearl, on the lower section, just under the opening plate, which is stable and secure. The etui opens by pushing on the thumb plates. It has a pad with cream silk velvet on the upper surface and silk on the lower, it was designed to lift out to provide a small storage space below. The pad has looped fittings, they hold scissors, a bodkin, thimble, needle case and a small scent bottle, one is empty and would have held a large eyed needle for threading ribbon or cord through clothes, shoes etc. The interior is in good order. I believe the tools are all gold plated on a metal base with delightful classical designs in shallow relief, but I can’t see any maker’s marks? The bottle retains the original glass stopper (which I haven’t removed) beneath the hinged lid, the glass body is without damage. The hinge on the bottle has split and still works but can be repaired if required. The scissors are missing the tip on one blade. The needle case is stunning, but has a small spilt to the seam on the side. Please see my pictures. The bodkin has a beautiful faceted body fitted to the cut steel handle. This very rare etui is being offered in great used antique condition. The etui measures 5.6” (14.2cm) long by 3.25” (8.5cm) high. It weighs 258g. A rare find and a wonderful collectable needlework piece. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Antique George III Period Small Silver Plated and Glass Travelling Inkwell c1820 Here on offer is an antique George III period, small silver plated and crystal glass travelling inkwell, circa 1820. This silver plate on copper and crystal glass travelling inkwell, is the classic design with a lid that bolts down. However, it stands out for its smaller size and the fact that the top part is silver plated rather than being just brass. Typically these inkwells were used in writing slopes, which were made with specific compartments to hold them, however, they could also be carried and used independently. There is some wear and discolouration to the silver plate and a small chip to the bottom edge of the glass, as shown in my photos. The glass base shows the light usage scratch marks you would expect on a genuine Georgian period piece. The lid closes and screws in place perfectly and it seems to have a replacement leather circular washer acting as the seal under the lid, so it can still be used today! It measures 1.5” (3.7cm) square by 1.5” (3.7cm) high (when closed) and weighs 92g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Antique Georgian Carved Horn Oval Snuffbox – Named to OWEN JONES c.1830 Here on offer is an excellent example of an antique Georgian horn oval shaped snuffbox, carved with a dog’s head and the owner’s name, circa 1830. The top lid has the lovely image of a hunting dogs head and above is the name: O. JONES Carved into the bottom of the base is the owner’s full name: OWEN JONES The snuffbox has been beautifully made and has no cracks or splits to the horn, just a lovely polished aged patina to its finish. There is a small-drilled hole at the tip of the top cover that I have seen on other similar examples. It measures 2.75” (7cm) long, 1.5” (3.8cm) wide and is 0.6” (1.5cm) thick. It weighs 18.2g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Antique Georgian Eight Sided Bone Spinning Top or Teetotum - Possibly made by a Napoleonic POW c1810 Here on offer is an antique Georgian bone eight sided spinning top or teetotum, commonly used for gambling games, circa 1810. It could possibly be a French Napoleonic Prisoner of War made piece? This example has been beautifully carved from bone, possibly ox or cow bone. It would have originally had the numbers 1 to 8 painted on the eight flat surfaces, but these have long since been worn off. The top and lower turned sections do unscrew from the main body, as can be seen in my photos. It is in excellent condition with no cracks or repairs, and still spins very well! The spinner measures 2.5” (6.5cm) high and 1.3” (3.2cm) wide across the flat surfaces. It weighs 17g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thank you for taking the time to look.

ANTIQUE GEORGIAN ENGLISH HALLMARKED SILVER SNUFFBOX BY JOHN SHAW c1819 Here on offer is a beautiful antique Georgian English hallmarked silver Snuffbox by John Shaw circa 1819. This pocket Snuffbox is a finely made quality piece and has a crosshatched pattern over the centrally raised lid and a slightly different cross hatch pattern on the central section of the base. There is a small rectangular cartouche in the centre of the lid, which appears to have the initials CB in a gothic font. The sides have a dot and central wave pattern applied by hand. The inside still retains all of its original generously applied gilt finish and the lid hinge is in fine working order. On the inside base of the Snuffbox are stamped the English silver hallmarks, being the Anchor for Birmingham, the maker’s mark IS and the date letter “V” for the year 1819. Inside the lid are three further marks, being the profile image of King George III, the maker’s mark IS and the Lion Passant for English silver. The maker’s mark IS, relates to the fine English silversmith, John Shaw (1803 to 1825), whose snuffboxes command a high premium. This handsome example is in excellent condition, no splits or cracks, no solder repairs, just a couple of slight bruises to the base that are hard to see. The hinged cover is tight and shuts firmly, when pushed down firmly. Would make a great addition to any Snuffbox collection. The Snuffbox measures 1.9” (4.8cm) wide by 1.2” (3cm) deep and 0.6” (1.6cm) high. It weighs 25.1g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Antique Georgian Mahogany Cased Pocket Compass – c1830 Here on offer is an impressive antique Georgian traveller’s compass is set in a hinged mahogany case and dating to around the 1830’s. Complimented by the small handmade Georgian triangular brass hinges and fastened with a “7” shaped brass clasp. Inside the lid is an original resellers/distributers label: HUDSON Optician GREENWICH I think Hudson relates to F.T. Hudson, who began his Greenwich, London, optical business in 1828. It appears that his major products were eyeglasses, expanding to include magnifiers and other instruments over the years. Many wooden cased compasses of the Georgian period where unsigned, but the use of concealed hinges attaching the lid to the base, was a feature used predominately by Francis Barker, and it’s very likely this compass was made by Barker. Now the compass itself has an attractive paper sunburst dial that is divided into four 90-degree quadrants and displays 32 cardinal and inter-cardinal points, with a “Fleur de Lys” for North. There are signs of some areas of age “foxing” on the dial, but all the detailing can still be seen. The elegant blued steel needle is also engraved with \'N\' & \'S\' letters and sits under a clean and clear glass crystal. There is some tarnishing to the gilt brass glass retaining ring. It is in full working order and the needle is locked in position for transit by a brass pin that is pushed down when the lid is closed. The wooden mahogany case is free of any splits or cracks. The case measures 2.6” (6.5cm) by 2.6” (6.5cm) by 0.9” (2.3cm) and it weighs 55g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Delivery Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Antique Georgian Period Cut Steel Tweezers with Leather Pouch circa 1820 Here on offer are some antique Georgian period, cut steel tweezers with leather pouch, circa 1820. The cut spring steel has a patterned edge and they are still in working order, with just some light age staining to the finish of the steel. They come with a small leather pouch, which is most probably a later addition? The tweezers measure 3” (7.8cm) long weigh 5g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

ANTIQUE GEORGIAN PERIOD GILT METAL TEA CADDY INSET WITH SCOTTISH AGATE STONES Here on offer is a beautiful example of an antique English Georgian Period Gilt Metal Tea Caddy, inset with polished Scottish Agate stones. This fine quality piece has a large square base that is topped with a twisted rope pattern surround. The square hinged lid also has the same rope patterned surround along with four small round polished Scottish agate stones. The central sunken finial is fitted in a semi-circular dish in the top of the lid and also set with a beautiful polished domed agate stone. Each of the fours sides are set in the centre with a large domed Scottish agate stone, surrounded with symmetrical engraved patterns. There is a working lock fitted but unfortunately I don’t have the key. The hinge works perfectly and reveals the zinc lined caddy walls, with some of the lining still in place. There is a dark blue velvet covering to the base. This is a really fine and rare example of an Early Georgian period Tea Caddy, finished with a fine gilt finish that has mellowed in colour over the years. It is in excellent condition and the only damage I can see is a slight crack to one of the small stones on the lid. Please see my pictures. The Tea Caddy measures 6.25” (16cm) square at the base and is 6” (15.3cm) high. The lid measures 4.5” (11.4cm) square and it weighs a heavy 1.7Kg. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Antique Gilt Metal and Enamel Isle of Man Brooch Depicting the Famous Celtic Three Legs of Mann Here on offer is a fine antique souvenir gilt metal and enamel, Isle of Man brooch depicting the famous Celtic Three Legs of Mann. On the front it has the Three Legs of Mann set in triskelion blue enamel, surrounded by half moon shapes in dark blue and white enamel, with gold stars. It retains all its original enamel, with just some light scratches to the surface of the legs. On the reverse it has the original fixing pin and “C” clasp. The famous Three Legs of Mann appear to have been adopted in the Thirteenth Century as the royal coat of arms for three kings of the Isle of Man whose realm at the time also included the Hebrides in the Western Isles of Scotland. The emblem was retained when control of the Island passed permanently to the English Crown. One of the earliest remaining depictions of the emblem is on the Manx Sword of State thought to have been made in 1300A.D. The Three Legs of Mann symbol also appeared on Manx coins from the 17th Century. All the early examples of the Manx “Legs” show them running clockwise towards the sun. It measures 1.1” (2.8cm) diameter and weighs 4.4g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Antique Gilt Metal Edwardian MOTHER Leaf Brooch Here on offer is a finely detailed antique gilt metal Edwardian “MOTHER” leaf brooch, circa 1910. It has been constructed from a gilt metal, probably gold plated brass that now has a slightly dark patina to the finish. On the reverse it still has its original brooch pin and ‘C’ clip. The brooch measures 1.5” (3.8cm) wide by 0.2” (1.5cm) high and weighs 4g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thanks for taking the time to look.

Antique Girl Guides Belt with Full Utility Set Including a William Rodgers Combined Bowie Knife and Throwing Axe Set - 1920’s Here on offer is a now antique Girl Guides belt with full utility set including a rare William Rodgers combined bowie knife and throwing axe set from the early 1920’s. The early period Girl Guides belt and clasp buckle was made by John Leckie & Co. Ltd of Walsall and the reverse of the buckle has the maker’s name and an RD No. 698969, which dates to 1923/4. What I love about this belt is the fact it still retains its full set of utility tools and accessories and is in untouched condition! Now working from the belt buckle left to right, it has the following accessories. A metal clasp stamped with “The Kestrel” trade mark and Spring Hook, Pat. 28677426. It has a GUIDE KNIFE attached which has a 2.25” folding steel blade and a 2.25” marlin spike. There is no makers name on the knife, but it is in excellent condition. Next is a leather pouch/purse with a brass stud flap fixing. On the lower section it is embossed with the Girl Guides crest/logo, which is now had to make out. Then we have the seldom seen William Rodgers combined bowie knife and throwing axe set with its original leather knife sheath and axe head cover, that are fixed together. I am told that this “set” was favoured and often carried by British commandos during operations in WW2. The bowie knife has a 5” blade that is stamped on the ricasso: WILLIAM RODGERS SHEFFIELD ENGLAND The blade is in great condition, but has some age staining, but retains a good cutting edge and is undamaged. It has a brass oval crossguard and fits snugly to the grip plates, that are made of a wood effect/textured Bakelite material, secured to the knife tang by two large copper rivets. The whole knife measures 9” (22.8cm) long The axe has a 2.5” cutting blade and a wire cutting “V”. The main metal body has a \'Parkarised\' finish and is fitted with the same textured grip as the knife. The axe measures 9.75” (24.8cm) long and the axe head is 10” (10.2cm) wide. It is also stamped with the maker’s details, being: WILLIAM RODGERS SHEFFIELD ENGLAND The last accessory on the belt is “THE ACME” Girl Guides brass whistle inset with a compass, that is fitted to another “Kestrel” spring hook. The whistle is in excellent condition and the small compass works and just has a tiny chip to the edge of the glass cover. A rare opportunity to find such a “utility belt” in this complete with a scarce William Rodgers knife and axe set. End to end, the belt measures 34.6” (88cm) and itself is in good condition with some light age-related surface cracking to the finish. With all the accessories it weighs a heavy 840g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Antique H. SAMUEL’S WATCHES Pocket Watch Display & Shipping Box Here on offer is an empty antique pocket watch box for H. SAMUEL\'S WATCHES, The old label on the top depicts the image their factory and retail shop that was at Market St, Manchester. Then on two of the sides are all the shop retailers place names along with their Trade Mark. The box is made from stiff brown cardboard which has metal corners and instructions for postal returns written on the inner lid. It shows signs of wear to the outer surfaces as you would expect for its age and the paper thick hinge has now worn away, meaning the lid is now separate from the lower box section. If you happen to have one of their 18ct gold or even heavy silver pocket watches, this box would really set it off! I have seen this older and scarcer version of their box go for over £100 on eBay! It measures 2.75” (7cm) square and is 1.4” (3.5cm) high. It weighs 35g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thank you for taking the time to look.

Antique Hallmarked Silver Card Case by Colen Hewer Cheshire – Chester 1902 Here on offer is a beautiful antique hallmarked silver card case by Colen Hewer Cheshire, assayed in Chester in 1902. The rectangular shaped case has been professionally decorated with bright cut, hand chased swirling floral decoration on the front and back. It has a vacant circular cartouche on the front and a slanted hinged lid at the top. On the inside lip edge, it is stamped with the maker’s mark, C.C and a full set of English silver hallmarks. These are; the lion passant denoting English silver, three wheat sheaves and a sword, indicating it was assayed in Chester and the date letter B for 1902. The makers mark C.C refers to the silversmith, Colen Hewer Cheshire, of Northampton Street, Birmingham. There is also the lion passant and date letter B, stamped on the back of the lid. The case has a gilt lining to the inside, which is a true sign of quality. The condition is excellent for its age, with just some very minor dings to the rounded edges. The hinged lid still closes tightly, but there is a very small spilt to the lid near the hinge on the front that, doesn’t affect its operation. Please see my photos. It measures 3.2” (8.2cm) by 1.8” (4.6cm) and weighs 35g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Many thanks for taking the time to look.

Antique Heart Shaped Hallmarked Silver Vesta Case by Rolason Brothers 1897 Here on offer is a charming Heart Shaped antique solid silver Vesta Case by Rolason Brothers and dating to 1897. The Vesta Case is has an ornate Victorian pattern chiseled over most of the outer surface, apart from a small area on the front lower section that remains plain, as a cartouche that could be used to engrave the owners name or initials. It has the strike plate embedded into the front lower edge. There is a ring attached to the lid to allow the owner to fix the Vesta to their watch chain or chatelaine. The lid hinges up with the spring hinge working well to firmly hold the lid open. When the lid is closed the spring doesn’t hold it closed tightly and it eases open very slightly. The interior has the remains of a gilt finish in the lid which is a true sign of quality. The Vesta Case itself, has on one side of the inner lip, a full set of English hallmarks and the Englsih makers mark, “R.Bs” in an oblong which is that of Rolason Brothers of Vyse Street in Birmingham, England. The hallmarks are the Anchor for Birmingham, the Lion tells us that the case is made from English sterling silver and is followed by the year mark ‘X’ for 1897. This Vesta is in excellent antique condition, for a example that is over 120 years old! There is no damaged, just some light wear to the ornate engraving. It measures 1.3” (3.5cm) by 1.5” (3.8cm) by 0.4” (0.8cm) and weighs 19g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Delivery Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Antique Horn Handled Ridding Crop - Sword Stick Here on offer is an antique horn handled riding crop with a concealed blade (short sword stick), probably made in the early 1900’s. This unusual ridding crop has a horn handle carved into the form of a horses leg. It has some slight chipping to one side of the hoof and may have had a metal horseshoe fitted originally, as I can just make out the remains of 5 tiny fixing holes? It has a metal scabbard that is covered with thin plaited brown leather which has then been sealed to give an almost bark type finish. At the tip it still retains a leather tongue/flap. Inside the scabbard is a concealed blade of rectangular form and tapers to a very sharp tip. The blade has no maker’s mark and is in excellent condition, no rust, just some dents to the slightly uneven tip. I am not sure of the exact use of this type of crop, other than for personal protection when in the field. With the blade concealed, the ridding crop measures 20.25” (51.5cm) long and the blade itself is 13.1” (33.3cm) long. It weighs 170g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thank you for taking the time to look.

Antique I*XL GEORGE WOSTENHOLM Stag Handled Bowie Knife with Original Leather Sheath c 1890 Here on offer is a great example of an antique I*XL GEORGE WOSTENHOLM stag handled bowie knife with original leather sheath, circa 1890. The knife has been used and shows signs of heavy sharping to the blade, but it still retains a sharp edge. There is some aged “greying” and scratch marks to the blade finish, but I think this would clean up to a brighter finish, if that was preferred? On one side of the ricasso is stamped in large letters: I*XL The knife has two near perfect slices of pale-coloured stag horn that have been shaped to form the tight fit of the grip to the blade tang and brass finger guard. It is unusual to find the grip slabs in such perfect condition, no cracks of splits. All three brass retaining pins are also still in place. It comes with its original but now worn leather sheath that still has its retaining strap and press stud at the top. All the stitching seems to be in place but one of the rivets is now missing. This type of bowie sheath has a reinforced section on the front, which has a slight tare by the top rivet. It does now have scuff marks and scratches to the leather finish and looks to have the initials “DB” marked into the leather. The blade measures 5.7” (14.3cm) long and the knife itself is a total of 10” (25.4cm) long. It weighs 255g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Antique I*XL GEORGE WOSTENHOLM Two Bladed Pen Knife circa 1900 Here on offer is a fine example of an antique I*XL GEORGE WOSTENHOLM, two bladed, pen knife circa 1900. The knife has two blades that both hinge at one end, one with a spear shaped blade and the other a pen knife. Both retain a sharp cutting edge and there is some aged “greying” to the finish, but I think this would clean up to a brighter finish, if that was preferred? The larger spear blade is stamped on one side of the ricasso: I*XL GEORGE WOSTENHOLM SHEFFIELD ENGLAND On the other side are stamped the words: OIL THE JOINTS The smaller pen blade is stamped with: GEORGE WOSTENHOLM SHEFFIELD ENGLAND The knife has two slices of perfect natural grained material that have been shaped to form smooth and tight fit to both sides of the grip and they are held in place by three nickel silver pins. On the front a nickel silver blank shield has been set into the grip and there are nickel silver bolsters at both ends. The knife opens and closes well and still has a strong spring action. The larger spear blade measures 2.4” (6cm) long and the smaller pen blade is 1.6” (4cm) long and the knife is 3.6” (9.2cm) long, when closed. It weighs 57g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Antique Indonesian Golok Machete with Wooden Grip and Scabbard Here on offer is what I believe to be an antique Indonesian Golok machete with a carved wooden handle and scabbard. A Golok is a cutting tool, similar to a machete, that comes in many variations and is found throughout the Malay Archipelago. Given the carved decoration on the scabbard, I believe this is the type that would have been worn for self-protection. In Indonesia, the Golok is often associated with the Betawi and neighbouring Sudanese people. The Betawi recognize two types of Golok is the domestic tool used in the kitchen or field for agricultural purposes, and the Golok simpenan or sorenam that is used for self-protection and traditionally always carried by Betawi men. The Golok is a symbol of masculinity and bravery in Betawi culture. A jawara (local strongman or village champion) will always have a Golok hung or tied around the waist at the hips. This custom, however, has ceased to exist since the 1970s, when authorities would apprehend those that carry the Golok publicly and have it confiscated it in order to uphold security, law and order, and to reduce gang fighting. This example has a large and heavy hand made carbon steel blade. The single blade edge still retains a sharp edge and it is stamped on one side with what is possibly a maker’s mark: A8 The smooth grip has been carved from a single piece of light wood. The ferrell seems to be a lacquered brass ring. The scabbard seems to be made from the same light-coloured wood and has a carved top and there is a small shaped raised section on the front, that has a hole running through it. This may have originally held a leather cord for decoration or some form of belt suspension? On the front lower section there seems to be some carved lettering or symbols set into it, but I can’t make out what they are? It seems to have some old repairs to cracks in the wood but it is currently in sound condition. The blade measures approximately 10.7” (27cm) long and the knife is 15.75” (40cm) in total length. With the scabbard, it weighs a heavy 585g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Antique Inlaid Jewellery Box

Antique Irish “The 6th Inniskilling Dragoons” Blackthorn Shillelagh Here on offer is an original antique Irish “The 6th Inniskilling Dragoons” blackthorn shillelagh. This shillelagh is made from a piece of antique blackthorn and has a large natural rounded top and a strong shaft, fitted with a string loop/lanyard. The wood now has age related dents and scratches but has a very dark patina to the wood, which makes me think it is an old Victorian period piece? The top face has been fitted with an Irish “The 6th Inniskilling Dragoons” cap badge. The cap badge is an unusual early variant pattern being cast in white metal, instead of the usual bi-metal. The badge depicts the castle of Inniskilling with St. George\'s flag above a scroll inscribed \"INNISKILLING\". It measures 17.25” (44cm) long and weighs a heavy 420g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition that complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Antique Japanese Antimony Round Snuff Box with High Relief Dragon Chasing Pearl and Bamboo Decoration Here on offer is what appears to be an antique Japanese round snuff box or pill box, made from antimony, a soft and heavy metal that often mistaken for lead. It has a gorgeous entwined Dragon chasing a pearl design in high relief on the lid and a bamboo pattern on the side. The lid fits perfectly well to the base and when slightly twisted, holds in place. It is in excellent condition, retaining the fine detail to the raised areas. There are two very small circular holes that have been made on the side of the lid and the base, that may have had a thin cord fitted to originally keep the lid together with the base? I have seen a few larger snuff boxes with floral patterns but never a small version with a Dragon design? It measures 2” (5.1cm) diameter and 1.1” (2.6cm) high. It weighs 72g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thanks for taking the time to look.

Antique Japanese Bamboo Cane Sword Stick with Early 19th Century Square Sectioned Blue Steel Blade Here on offer is an antique Japanese Bamboo Cane Sword Stick with an early square sectioned blue steel blade, probably of German ‘Solingen’ origin, circa 19th century. The square sectioned blue steel blade is 24.1” (61.2cm) long and 0.3” (0.9cm) wide at the base and still retains its point that is slightly blunted. I can’t see any maker’s marks on this blade but feel this blade is an 18th or 19th century blade, possibly even an old fencing sword blade, which has then been used to make this Japanese Bamboo Sword Cane? This quality blade still retains a lot of its original ‘blueing’ to the steel and has some light surface rust, which would clean off if so required. I prefer to leave the blades as I find them, it helps support the age of the blade and this one is old! The handle is made from the nicely curved root ball of the bamboo, which makes it look like just a real walking stick! The blade fits snugly into the top of the bamboo scabbard. There are marks where a collar has been fitted in the past but has now sadly been lost to time. This has left a crack at the top of the main section that would close up if a new collar was fitted, which if I had the time I would do myself. The bamboo cane itself is in good condition, with the crack at the top of the large section and has a beautiful brown coloured patina finish. The tip is missing its brass ferrule, but a new one could be fitted easily if it was to be used as a cane. It is a good Sword Stick/Cane, with an early blade that would look very impressive with a new collar and ferrule fitted. It also acts perfectly as a walking stick; with no indication it’s a Sword Stick! With the blade inserted, it measures 32.5” (82.5cm) long. It weighs 250g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Antique Japanese Bamboo Cane Sword Stick with Early 19th Century Square Sectioned Steel Blade Here on offer is a lovely antique Japanese Bamboo Cane Sword Stick with an early square sectioned steel blade, probably of German ‘Solingen’ origin, circa 19th century. The square sectioned steel blade is 20” (51cm) long and 0.2” (0.5cm) wide at the base and still retains a sharp point. I can’t see any maker’s marks on this blade but feel this blade is an 18th or 19th century blade, possibly even an old fencing sword blade, which has then been used to make this Japanese Bamboo Sword Cane? This quality blade has some light surface rust and some greying on the blade but this would clean off and the blade would polish up bright, if so required. I prefer to leave the blades as I find them, it helps support the age of the blade and this one is very old! The handle is made from the slightly curved root ball of the bamboo. The blade fits snugly into the top of the bamboo scabbard and there is no collar fitted to this example so the join just blends into the cane, disguising it very well! The bamboo cane itself is in excellent condition, no cracks that I can see and has a beautiful dark brown coloured patina finish. The tip is missing its brass ferrule, but a new one could be fitted easily if it was to be used as a cane. It is a fine Sword Stick/Cane, with a very early blade that would make a great addition to any edged weapon collection. It also acts perfectly as a walking stick, with no indication it’s a Sword Stick! With the blade inserted, it measures 35” (89cm) long and about 1” (2.5cm) diameter at the top. It weighs 170g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Antique Japanese Bamboo Cane Sword Stick with rare 17th Century German Blade Here on offer is a fine and rare antique Japanese Bamboo Cane Sword Stick with a 17th century German “Solingen” blade, probably made circa 1900. The square sectioned German steel blade is 19.75” (50.3cm) long and 0.3” (0.9cm) wide at the base and still retains a sharp point. On opposite sides of the square blade is stamped with the maker’s symbols either side of the word “SOLINGEN”, the famous area in Germany for steel/weapon manufacture from the 15th Century. I can’t find a reference to these exact maker’s symbols but feel this blade is an 18th or even 17th century blade, possibly even an old fencing sword blade, which has then been used to make this Japanese Bamboo Sword Cane? This quality blade has some light surface rust and some greying on the blade but this would clean off and the blade would polish up bright, if so required. I prefer to leave the blades as I find them, it helps support the age of the blade and this one is very old! The handle is made from the slightly curved root ball of the bamboo shaft/cane and has a brass collar fitted at the bottom, which matches with a similar brass collar on the long section of the shaft. The blade fits snugly into the top of the bamboo scabbard. The bamboo cane itself is in excellent condition and has a beautiful dark brown coloured patina finish. There are just a couple of small age cracks on the main section. The tip has a fitted brass ferrule to protect the tip. It is a fine Sword Stick/Cane, with a very early SOLINGEN blade that would make a great addition to any edged weapon collection. It also acts perfectly as a walking stick! With the blade inserted, it measures 34.8” (88.5cm) long and about 1.2” (3cm) diameter at the top. It weighs 250g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Antique Japanese Satsuma Earthenware Charger Depicting a Samurai Warrior Here on offer is a fine late 19th Century Meiji Period Japanese Satsuma Plate, depicting a Samurai Warrior. The heavy earthenware charger has been hand glazed to show a Samurai Warrior in ornate dress, with his sword and traditional fan. The glaze has been applied in a “raised” manner to highlight the facial features like the nose and chin, along with the fingers, sword grip and all the background dots and rim pattern. It is in excellent condition, no cracks that I can see, just some minor chips a couple of areas of the rim glaze. The glaze also shows some age cracks that are to be expected on a piece of this age. There are no makings on the base, just the unglazed support ring. The charger measures 13.5” (34cm) diameter by 2.25” (5.8cm) high and weighs a heavy 2.5Kg. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Antique Japanese Signed Damascene Mount Fuji Landscape Cigarette Case Here on offer is an antique Japanese Damascene Mount Fuji landscape cigarette case, circa 1920. The front depicts the classic Mount Fuji scene that has been created using the Damascening metalwork process of inlaying gold and silver into steel. On the reverse it depicts two small birds in flight and a diamond shaped artists signature/mark. The side push catch still works and inside it still has its two original black elastic retaining straps. There are some slight indentations on the reverse and slight rub marks, but apart from those it is in excellent condition. It measures 3.4” (18.7cm) by 2.4” (6cm) and weighs 62g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Many thanks for taking the time to look.

Antique Ladies Horn Handled Riding Crop with Hallmarked Silver Collar London 1905 Here on offer is a fine antique horn (antler) handled riding crop with a London hallmarked silver collar. The handle has been made from a fine section of antler, that has been cut with “XXX”’s underneath to provide better grip. It is 4.3” long, point to point. The handle fits to a d” long plain silver collar that has a rubbed set of English silver hallmarks, the Lion Passant for English silver (925), an leopard’s head for the assay office of London and the date letter “K” for the year 1905. It also shows the makers mark, but the letters are slightly damaged/misshaped, but I think it reads as “W.B” set in an indented rectangle. There are a number of makers that use these initials, so without seeing the exact style/font of the letters, its not possible to know exactly who the maker is. The plain silver collar is in excellent condition with just some minor dings, so it is perfect for adding a new owner’s name or initials too. The top section is attached to a 4-section bamboo cane shaft that is in great condition and is very strong. The shaft itself is 20.3” long. The leather/suede tail is dry but all complete, not split or cracked. I assume it has been replaced at some point in its life? It would benefit from some leather softener on it to make it subtle. The crop measures 26.25” (66.7cm) long from the tip of the tail to the top of the handle. It weighs 115g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thank you for taking the time to look.

Antique Mid-sized Bryant & May Tinplate Matchbox Cover with Coloured Poppies and Empty Matchbox Here on offer is an early antique tinplate matchbox cover, decorated with different coloured poppy flowers on both sides, circa 1920. I believe this scarce example was made as a memento of Remembrance Day, soon after the end of WW1. It is made by Bryant & May of England and has BRYANT & MAY’S MATCHES printed on both sides of the cover. Also included is an empty box of Bryant & May’s “BRYMAY” special safety matches as shown in my photos, which was found inside the matchbox cover. It does have some edge damage to the end of the box. (Please note that no matches can be included due to postal regulations.) The matchbox cover is in great condition, retaining most of the original paint, just some very minor chips to the paint on both sides. There is some very light tarnishing to the interior. The matchbox cover measures 2.9” (7.4cm) by 2” (5.2cm) by 1.1” (2.8cm) and weighs 33g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thanks for taking the time to look.

Antique Military Plaited Brown Leather Cosh with Leather Strap Here on offer is an antique Military brown leather plaited Cosh, with a leather strap. There is an old repair using threaded tape that has been applied to the tip of the Cosh many years ago., so it has been priced accordingly. The plaited work has been beautifully worked on the shaft of the Cosh and the original brown leather strap is still inplace. The Cosh measures 7.3” (18.5cm) long and 1.4” (3.5cm) diameter at the heavy end. The leather strap measures 6.1” (15.5cm) long and it weighs 165g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Antique National Rifle Association NRA Bronze Medal with Original Case by Elkington & Co. Ltd Here on offer is a mint example of an antique National Rifle Association, NRA, bronze medal with its original case by Elkington & Co. Ltd, circa 1910. The bronze medal is in an oval form and beautifully decorated on the front side with a design for the \"N. R. A., Rifle Clubs\". The central area has been pierced out highlighting the two shooting figures that are depicted on the NRA emblem. The reverse side is plain and hasn\'t been engraved. The condition is mint and I would say this medal has never been issued or worn. It comes still fitted in its original leatherette hinged case with its maker’s name inside the silk lined lid: The image of a King’s Crown ELKINGTON & Co. LTD 22 REGENT St. S.W. The medal (with loop) measures 1.8” (4.6cm) by 1.1” (2.7cm) and weighs 13g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Antique Navy Folding Rope Knife with Stag Horn Grips by Thomas Turner & Co. Circa 1850 Here on offer is a fine example of an early version of a folding navy or whaler type Rope Knife with Stag Horn Grips by the English maker, Thomas Turner & Co, Sheffield, England, circa 1850. Even though there are no military markings, I believe these knifes where used by both the British and American Navy’s during the American Civil War and through to the Boer War period. The grip is made up from two beautiful dark coloured slabs of genuine stag horn, that are held in place by four hand made steel pins and the lanyard bale copper pin. There is a hairline crack in the horn by one of the pins near the blade pivot. At the top of the grip is a solid copper lanyard bale, which still retains a tight fit, but does swivel with a little force. The Square Pointed blade, that was designed to avoid stabbing on a ship, has the maker’s trademark and name stamped on the ricasso; ENCORE T.TURNER & Co. BEST STEEL The blade now has an overall aged greying to the finish and some light pitting. The knife is in excellent working order with firm full and half stops, when opened. The blade measures 3.75” (9.5cm) long and the knife is 9” (22.8cm) long when open, including the lanyard bale. It weighs 157g. I also believe this is an early and rare version of the knife and as such probably dates from the 1850’s, possibly earlier. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Antique Navy “NON-XLL” Rope Knife with Stag Horn Grips by Joseph Allen & Sons c1860 Here on offer is a fine example of an early version of a folding navy or whaler type rope knife with beautiful stag horn grips by the English maker, Joseph Allen & Sons, Sheffield, England, circa 1860. Even though there are no military markings, I believe these knifes where used by both the British and American Navy’s during the American Civil War and through to the Boer War period. The grip is made up from two beautiful dark coloured slabs of genuine stag horn, that are held in place by four hand made steel pins and the lanyard bale copper pin. There are three small hairline cracks in the horn by the pins as they have rusted and expanded over the years. At the top of the grip is a solid copper lanyard bale, which still retains a tight fit, but does swivel with a little force. The square pointed blade has the maker’s trademark and name stamped on the ricasso, which is now very faint and hard to read; NON–XLL JOSEPH ALLEN & SONS SHEFFIELD The blade now has an overall aged greying to the finish and some light pitting. There is a slight rounding to the square tip. It is in excellent working order with firm full and half stops, when opened. There is a slight wobble when the blade is fully open. The blade measures 3.75” (9.5cm) long and the knife is 9” (22.8cm) long when open, including the lanyard bale. It weighs 155g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Antique Oak and Copper Memorial Walking Stick made from Salvaged parts from H.M.S. FOUDROYANT – Nelsons flagship c1897 Here on offer is a fine antique memorial oak walking stick with a copper collar, made from salvaged parts of H.M.S. Foudroyant, Admiral Nelsons flagship c1897. The Victorians often salvaged parts of famous ships and made them into souvenirs. This walking stick shaft and handle are made from the oak of HMS Foudroyant and the detailed copper collar was made from the original copper rivets that held the ship together. The copper collar is impressed in three sections: The image of Lord Nelson surrounded by the words: HORATIO VISCOUNT NELSON BORN SEP 1753 DIED OCT 1805 A blank cartouche shield stating: OAK AND COPPER FROM VESSEL …AFTER BREAKING UP The image of a battleship stating: FOUDROYANT NELSON’S FLAGSHIP COMMENCED 1789 LAUNCHED 1798, WRECKED BLACKPOOL 1897 along with a Reg no 311490 that dates to 1898. HMS Foudroyant was Nelson’s flag ship between 16th June 1799 and 31st June 1801. It was an 80-gun third rate of the Royal Navy, one of only two British built 80 gunships of the period (the other was HMS Caesar). HMS Foudroyant was built in the dockyard at Plymouth Dock and launched on 31 March 1798. It served Nelson as his flagship from 6 June 1799 until the end of June 1801. HMS Foudroyant had a long and successful career, and although she was not involved in any major fleet action, she did provide invaluable service to numerous admirals throughout her 17 years on active service. In her last years she became a training vessel for boys. She had a really long and interesting life at sea before being broken up in 1897 after she ran aground. It’s in excellent condition with no damage or repairs. It walking stick and collar are in excellent condition, no damage or repairs the only thing now missing is the metal ferrule tip, that can easily be replaced. It measures 33.75” (86cm) long and weighs 220g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Antique Plaited Leather Riding Crop with Concealed Blade Here on offer is an antique riding crop with a concealed blade that was probably made in the early 1900’s. It has a metal scabbard that is covered with thin plaited brown leather. At the tip it still retains a perfect leather tongue/flap and at the top has a retaining leather loop. The grip is also covered in the same plaited brown leather, so that when the blade is placed in the scabbard, it just looks like a normal leather riding crop. The concealed blade is of rectangular form that tapers to a very sharp tip. The rectangular shaped blade has no maker’s mark and is in excellent condition, with just a couple of areas of very light rust staining. I am not sure of the exact use of this type of riding crop, other than for personal protection when in the field or to finish off a hunt’s catch. The crop is in excellent condition with no loss of the leather covering. Please see my photos. With the blade concealed, the ridding crop measures 20.25” (51.5cm) long and the blade itself is 13.1” (33.3cm) long. It weighs 175g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thank you for taking the time to look.

Antique Puukko Knife by JEAN METTE with an Engraved Scrimshaw Bone Handle - circa 1880 Here on offer is a beautiful antique Puukko knife by JEAN METTE of Oslo, Norway with a hand engraved scrimshaw bone handle and hard leather sheath, circa 1880. From what I can find out, JEAN METTE was a Norwegian surgical instrument maker back in the late 19th century. Also known for making Puukko knives, Barrel knives and razors. This great example comes with a single edge blade that is stamped on one side with the name: JEAN METTE The blades still retain a sharp edge with no nicks and just light signs of sharpening. The main feature of this unique knife is the bone handle that has been beautifully engraved both sides with scrimshaw work being an ornate scrolled pattern. Interestingly this knife does not have the usual metal pommel top and shows no sign of one ever being fitted. It just has a plan flat top to the bone with a tiny wooden plug to the centre. I can’t tell what animal bone it is actually made from, possible reindeer, moose or even walrus? The hard shell of the sheath is covered in brown leather with shaped nickel silver fittings. At the top it retains the original leather suspension strap, which is attached to the top sheath fitting by a hinged metal loop. This rare and possibly unique knife is in excellent original condition. The blade measures 4” (10.2cm) and the knife itself is 7.75” (19.7cm) long. It weighs 125g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thank you for taking the time to look.

Antique Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee Gilt Brooch made from 4 x 1897 Farthings Here on offer is a fine antique Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee commemorative brooch. The brooch has been made from four Queen Victoria mint condition farthings; all dated 1897 that have been over lapped and touch soldered together. The whole brooch has then had a gilt finish applied. There is a long pin and “C” clasp soldered to the reverse. The brooch is in excellent condition with most of the gilt still remaining. It measures 2.2” (5.5cm) wide and weighs 12g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Antique Rhythm Bones Carved from Whalebone circa early 1800’s Here on offer are a rare pair of antique Rhythm Bones that have been carved from whalebone back in the early 1800’s when the whaling industry was operating at its commercial peak. The bones measure just over 6\" in length and some researching they appear to be shorter than what are known as minstrel style bones, which usually measure around 6.5” to 7.5” long. I understand that shorter musical bones were prevalent among Irish and seafaring players and these where most probably made by seamen working in the whaling trade. The bones look and feel like ivory, but close inspection reveals a grain confirming they are genuine whalebone. They actually came with a small collection of antique whaling memorabilia in a seaman\'s box that I will be listing over time, The bones have a slight curve, which is correct for these types of musical sticks. They have a wonderful smooth aged patina finish and show no signs of damage. This is a great opportunity to obtain a rare set of these rhythm bones that still produce a loud click and are now over 200 years old! They each measures approximately 6.2” (15.7cm) long and 1” (2.5cm) wide. Together they weigh 85g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Antique School of Artillery Rugby Cap with Tassel dated 1921-22 by E.C. Devereux and named to YOUNGER Here on offer is a scarce antique School of Artillery, rugby/sporting cap with a fine bullion tassel, awarded in 1921-22. The cap has been made from green and crimson velvet and it still retains its original intact wire bullion tassel. On the front it has a wire-embroidered crown above two crossed cannons, that I believe is the insignia for the School of Artillery that was formed in 1920 at Larkhill, Sailsbury, England. On the lip of the cap are the year it was awarded being 1921-22, woven in wire-embroidered bullion. Inside the cap is it is beautifully lined with a silk fabric and still has the maker’s label: E.C. DEVEREUX HIGH ST, ETON It is also has the owner’s name written on the label: YOUNGER The cap is still in excellent sound condition for its age with age related wear and fading to the velvet. As shown in my photos. The cap has an internal diameter of approximately 6.75” (17.2cm) and it weighs 90g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thanks for taking the time to look.

Antique Scottish Horn Snuff Mull with Silver Fittings and Blank Silver Plaque c1860 Here on offer is an unusual shaped antique Scottish horn tip snuff mull, with silver fittings (tests as 925 silver) and a blank silver plaque on the top of the lid, circa 1860. The lid still retains the aged cork seal on the inside which has a crack around the edge but seems sound and the silver hinge opens and closes as it should, forming a good fit. The pointed horn section is in excellent condition, and the dark coloured horn lid is in perfect order. It measures 4.5” (11.5cm) long and 2” (5.3cm) wide at the top. It weighs 65g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Antique Scottish Pewter and Deer’s Foot Table Snuff Mull by John Durie - 1830-1868 Here on offer is an antique Scottish pewter deer\'s foot table snuff mull by John Durie of Edinburgh who worked between 1830 and 1868. The snuff mull has a pewter hinged lid to the top, with the makers mark/name, DURIE clearly visible inside the lid. It is in excellent condition with the pewter now having a pleasing silver-grey finish, with age related some shallow dents and scratches. The deer’s foot now has a beautiful deep colour to its finish. The only damage I can see is a tiny loss to the thin edge inside the mull, where it connects to the pewter pin. This don’t affect the integrity of the mull. The mull is still in working order with a fitting hinged lid and makes a wonderful display piece from this famous Scottish maker. It measures 3.3” (8.4cm) long, 1.5” (3.8cm) deep, 1.7” (4.3cm) high and weighs 88g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Antique Scottish Rams Horn Snuff Mull with Silver Fittings and Blank Silver Plaque c1860 Here on offer is an antique Scottish rams horn snuff mull with silver fittings (tests as 925 silver) and a blank silver plaque on the top of the lid, circa 1860. The lid still retains the cork seal on the inside and open and closes as it should, forming a good fit. The curled horn is in excellent condition, and the lighter coloured horn lid is in perfect order. It measures 2.7” (6.8cm) wide, 1.3” (3.3cm) deep at the top and 2.6” (6.5cm) high. It weighs 50g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Antique Scottish Silver Mounted Horn Spoon with an Ornate Silver Whistle Tip circa 1890 Here on offer is a fine example of what I believe is an antique Scottish silver mounted horn spoon with an ornate silver whistle set on the top of the handle, circa 1890. I acquired it in a jewellery box that contained a whole range of antique Scottish brooches and pins. The long spoon has been made from a beautiful dark piece of horn that shows stunning colouring to its polished finish. There is no damage to the finish or bowl edges. It may look like there is a tiny crack to the tip of the bowl but this is just the natural makeup of the horn itself. Set into the shaft is a blank shield shaped silver escutcheon with a detailed edge and fitted to the tip is an ornately engraved silver whistle that still works. I cant see any hallmarks on the silver fittings but it does test positive for 925 grade sterling silver and I believe it is an example of some Scottish provincial silver that wasn’t hallmarked back in the 19th century. The beautifully engraved whistle really lifts this piece apart from the plain examples that I have seen in the past. The spoon is in just excellent condition with just one slight “tooth” dent to the underside of the whistle. It measures 9.2” (23.4cm) long and the bowl is 1.7” (4.3cm) wide. It weighs 23g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thanks for taking the time to look.

Antique Silver and Gold Crossways Cycling Club 19110Fob/Medal

Antique Silver Gilt Medal Awarded for the Newquay Flower Show in 1912 Here on offer is an unusual antique silver gilt medal that was awarded to the winner of the Newquay (Cornwall) Flower Show in 1912. The pierced circular medal has a domed shield shaped centre that has been professionally engraved with the words: NEWQUAY 1912 FLOWER SHOW At the top it has a crown with a loop ring that is stamped with the Lion Passant. On the reverse there is a clear set of English silver hallmarks, the Lion Passant for English silver (925), an Anchor for the assay office of Birmingham and the date letter “k” for the year 1909. It also shows the makers mark, “W.W.C.” set in an indented rectangle, which I believe stands for the maker: William Walter Cashmore of Birmingham, England. The medal is in excellent condition with just some slight loss of gilt to the solid silver finish. It measures 1.5” (4cm) to top of ring by 1” (2.4cm) wide and weighs 9g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thank you for taking the time to look.

Antique Silver Graduated Albert Pocket Watch Chain with a “Reading Town Cup” Fob by William Hair Haseler & Tiny Bone Elephant Charm Here on offer is an unusual and interesting pocket watch accessory set. It consists of an antique English hallmarked solid silver graduated Albert pocket watch chain with a silver “Reading Town Cup” fob and a tiny carved bone elephant charm. The graduated Albert chain shows the true sign of quality, as each individual link is stamped with the Lion Passant. The T-Bar and spring clasp are both hallmarked and maker marked. The hallmarks show the Lion Passant for English sterling silver (925) and the date letter “m” for the year 1911. The maker mark is “H.P.”, which I think relates to the English Silversmith Henry Pope of Birmingham. The circular silver fob is set on one side with red enamel and the words, READING TOWN CUP, surrounding the old coat of arms for Reading. There is a tiny crack in the enamel near the letter R, but it all inplace. I can’t find a direct reference to what the Reading Town Cup actually refers too, but I imagine it is football related? Reading F.C. is one of the oldest football clubs in the UK. Established back in 1871, I assume this fob was given as an award around the early 1920’s as the hallmark dates it to 1923. The back of the fob is also stamped with the English silver hallmarks, the Lion Passant for English silver (925), an anchor for the assay office of Birmingham and the date letter “y” for the year 1923. There are also the maker’s marks “WHH” for the world famous English silversmiths, William Hair Haseler. William Hair Haseler was a silversmith that is undoubtedly associated with Liberty & Co. W. H. Haseler & Co. was founded in 1870, producing gold, silver, and jewellery. In 1898, W.H.Haseler and Liberty went into partnership, with Haseler producing most of Liberty’s silverware from their Birmingham workshop. They launched the silver line of Liberty ‘Cymric’ and the pewter counterpart ‘Tudric’ under a new company name of Liberty & Co and produced works designed by Archibald Knox. In 1901, Haseler sold most of their plant and premises in return for £200 worth of shares in Liberty & Co. Hinks (1983) argued that this was an astute move by the firm, as it “enabled them to pursue own work and mark and market some Liberty designs as their own.” The partnership between the firms continued until 1926, producing some of the finest early 20th century silver Britain has to offer. Pieces by W.H. Haseler are highly collectable and sought-after by collectors of all things Liberty and Knox. Finally this set has a tiny hand carved bone elephant charm attached to the fob ring. The carving is quite basic and it is clearly very old as it shows a lovely patina finish to the bone colour and rubbing to the edges. The chain and fob are in excellent condition The long chain measures 9.75” (24.7cm) long and the shorter chain including the fob is 3.75” (9.5cm) long, both including the T-bar. The fob is about 1” (2.5cm) wide. It weighs 35g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thank you for taking the time to look.

Antique Silver Omani Khanjar Jambiya Dagger with Horn and Silver Piqué Handle Here on offer is a fine and beautiful example of an antique silver Omani Khanjar or Jambiya Dagger with silver and horn handle. This impressive example has a traditionally shaped blond horn handle that has a finely applied pattern of silver Piqué work on the top and the front, along with two silver coned studs. The handle fits tightly to the double-edged curved steel blade that has a central ridge. The antique blade now has an overall dark staining to its finish, but no rust and is actually in excellent condition. The blade and wide ferrell fits tightly into the sheath, known as an “Asib”, that is made of wood covered on the front with ornately worked silver. The front has finely applied silver wire and filigree decoration, along with some chased decoration. Attached in the centre is a raised bridge with loops that would attach to a waist belt/sash. The back is covered with a now slightly faded soft blue cloth. A Jambiya also spelled janbiya, jambya, jambia and janbia, also known as a shibriyeh in the Levant, is a specific type of dagger with a short-curved blade with a central ridge that originated from the Hadhramaut Governorate region of Yemen. They have spread to other countries in the Middle East, to other countries in the Arab world, and to parts of South Asia and Southeast Asia. Men typically above the age of 14 wear it as an accessory to their clothing. The dagger has a 6.5” (16.5cm) curved blade and the dagger in its sheath measures approximately 12” (30.5cm) long. It weighs 635g. This Jambiya dagger is excellent condition with no damage that I can see, just a couple of lose strands of silver to the lower edge that you can just feel if you run your hand along the edge. Fine examples of this quality often sell for over £1000 and are increasing in value. So at this price this is a great investment! Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Antique Silver Plated 3d, 6d and 1Shilling Coin Holder Case with Coins Here on offer is an attractive Victorian silver plated coin holder with spaces for three types of old English silver coins: 3d, 6d and 1shilling. It has an ornate floral design with all over scroll chasing on both the front and rear of the case. Each of the three coin clots are spring loaded to allow for a number of coins to be stored in each section. There is some loss of plating to the front and rear but it is still in working order. It also still retains the suspension loop on the top edge of the case. This example also comes with a 3d, 6d and 1shilling coin as shown in my photos. The case measures 2” (5.1cm) by 1.6” (4.1cm) by 0.6” (1.5cm) and weighs 40g. A great collector’s item that can still be used today! Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thanks for taking the time to look.

Antique Silver Plated American Postman\'s Hat Table Snuffbox - William Barthman of New York circa 1890 Here on offer is an antique silver plated American Postman's hat style table snuffbox. The miniature metal hat has been very well made and shows fine detailing of cloth texturing around the rim and sides along with a twisted rope copper cord across the front, that has buttons and knots on either side. The circular top fits snuggly and lifts off to reveal a gilt interior. It appears to have been made by a well-known American retailer of fine watches and jewellery, William Barthman of New York in about 1890. On the bottom of the box is stamped: Wm. BARTHMAN 174 BROADWAY NEW YORK QUADRUPLE PLATE PAT'D JULY 10 - 94 The address 174 Broadway was the location of their first store that opened in 1884. The patent date implies this box was made around the 1890’s. The snuffbox shows signs of plating loss and dark patination to the finish. There are some small dents to the lid and the tip of the rim is very slightly curved up. There is also some slight loss of the gilt finish to the interior. It measures 2.9” (7.4cm) long including the rim and the lid is 2.5” (6.3cm) diameter. It weighs 78g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Antique Silver Plated Bronze Medallion Commemorating the death of Friedrich von Schiller in 1805 Here on offer is a large (50mm) antique silver plated bronze medallion commemorating the death of Friedrich von Schiller in 1805. I believe it was actually made by Allen & Moore in 1850. On the obverse it depicts the bust of Schiller bare headed, with the words: FREDk. VON SCHILLER. Under his bust in tiny letters, it reads: ALLEN & MOORE On the reverse there is a bell within a wreath of palm and laurel, with the words: MORTUOS PLANGO Under the bell, it reads: NATUS 1759 OBIT 1805 In tiny letters inside the lower edge, it reads: PUB BY J.L. NORTON BIRM Some history about Friedrich Schiller. Johann Christoph Friedrich Schiller (1759–1805) is best known for his immense influence on German literature. In his relatively short life, he authored an extraordinary series of dramas, including The Robbers, Maria Stuart, and the trilogy Wallenstein. He was also a prodigious poet, composing perhaps most famously the “Ode to Joy” featured in the culmination of Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony and enshrined, some two centuries later, in the European Hymn. In part through his celebrated friendship with Goethe, he edited epoch-defining literary journals and exerted lasting influence on German stage production. He is sometimes referred to as the German Shakespeare; his are still among the most widely produced German plays both in Germany and internationally. In addition to his literary accomplishments, Schiller was a formidable philosophical thinker. Between 1791 and 1796, he authored a range of theoretical works that are both sophisticated and original. These writings primarily concern aesthetics, but they stake out notable positions on ethics, metaphysics, ontology, and political theory as well. Together, his essays helped shape one of the most prolific periods of German philosophising; since then, they have served as a significant source of philosophical insight from an aesthetic practitioner of the highest standing. The medallion is in great condition, still retaining its fine detailing and some of its original silver plating, which now shows signs of oxidisation. It measures 2” (5.1cm) diameter and weighs 46g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Antique Silver Plated Double Glass Inkwell and Pen Rest with Hunting Theme by Hammond Turner & Sons Here on offer is an antique silver-plated desk, double glass inkwell and pen rest with deer hunting theme, by Hammond Turner & Sons, Birmingham. This beautiful silver-plated desk inkwell and pen rest, has an ornate design around the edges and on the front and rear, (they mirror each other) a stag’s head along with a hunting horn, riding stirrup and antler. On the underside it is impressed with: H T & S E P N S ENGLAND H T & S is the makers mark, which relates to Hammond Turner & Sons, of Birmingham, England. The firm claims its origin in the 18th century as button makers, but after the 1850s they appear to have concentrated on other metal items. Sterling silver marks were registered in Birmingham Assay Office from c. 1890 to c. 1932. A limited company Hammond Turner & Sons was established in 1903. Then there are two smooth undamaged cranberry coloured glass ink wells, with silver plated hinged lids. They fitted snugly into to ornate raised circular rims fitted on the top. Overall, it is in excellent condition, with just some light pitting marks to the silver plating. It measures 11.5” (29.2cm) by 7.5” (18.4cm) and weighs a heavy 930g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Antique Silver Plated NAPOLEON Medallion by Louis Armand Rault Here on offer is an excellent example of an antique silver plated NAPOLEON medallion by Louis Armand Rault. Louis Armand Rault (1847 to 1903), was a French jeweller, sculptor and medallist who worked during the 2nd half of the 19th century. This fine silver plated medallion has on one side, the classic portrait of Napoleon I with the “LR” monogram for Louis Rault in raised letters and NAPOLEON I in raised letters around the edge. On the reverse is a stunning raised image of the Imperial French Eagle. There is also a fixed ring on the top edge to allow it to be hung from a chain. Nearly all the silver plate remains, with just a slight loss to the raised edges of the eagles wings and chest. It measures 1.4” (3.7cm) diameter (without the top suspension ring) and weighs 31g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

ANTIQUE SILVER PLATED STILTON CHEESE SCOOP WITH JAPANESE CARVED HANDLE 1860 Here on offer is a rare antique silver plated Stilton Cheese Scoop with a stunning Japanese carved cow bone handle, circa 1860. The metal scoop and twisted stem are silver plated and are connected securely in place to the handle, by an ornate silver ferrule. The very old bone handle is just a work of art, with various shaped leaves, including water lily, skilfully carved, with their stems making an arch to the handle wear it fits in the palm of the hand. On the top you can see the very fine holes that confirm it is cow bone, and they have been shaped into the shell of a snail that looks like it is moving down the side of the handle. There are various other natural tiny aged holes in the bone and a small age crack near the ferrule. It is just a really rare and wonderful carved piece that fits perfectly in your hand. There is also some loss of plating to the scoop and stem. The Scoop is 10” (25.5cm) long and the scoop itself is 1” (2.5cm) wide. It weighs 92.2g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Antique Silver Pocket Watch Chain with Shark’s Tooth Pendant set in a Silver Here on offer is an interesting antique silver pocket watch chain fitted with a shark’s tooth set in a silver pendant fitting The slightly graduated Albert chain shows the true sign of quality, as each individual link is stamped with the Lion Passant. The spring clasp has some marks but they are rubbed and I can’t make them out. At one end it has a working silver spring clasp and at the other end is a shark’s tooth set in a silver fitting. The chain and pendant are in excellent condition. The chain and pendant measure 7.25” (18.4cm) long and they weigh 12g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thank you for taking the time to look.

Antique Silver Pocket Watch Outer Case - Patch Case with Bevelled Mirror circa 1750 Here on offer is a very rare and unusual antique silver Pocket Watch Case that has been converted to Patch Case, with a circular bevelled mirror top, from circa 1750. Pair-cased pocket watches were common throughout the 1700’s. Basically they where made up of an inner case to hold the watch movement, with an additional outer case that enclosed and protected the inner case. The outer case would provide protection from dirt and dust, since the inner cases of key-wound watches lacked such coverage. I believe this silver repoussé case is French and is decorated in relief with a central classical scene of Diana the Huntress with dogs and Cupid within a surround of rococo scrolls. It is signed just below the huntress \'D. Cochin F\'. This case has been expertly converted to a patch box with the watch winding stem gap filled and decorated to hide it. The front of the case has had a circular bevelled mirror fitted and the reverse has a gilt finish. This is the only example of such a patch box that I have seen and is probably a unique commissioned pierce. I think it is a valuable example of the expert silver smithing work of the 1700’s, but if someone needed a genuine period outer pocket watch case, then this could easily be restored back to a pocket watch case, by a skilled silversmith. The case itself is in excellent condition, no dents or splits and just has some rubbing wear to the silver highlighted features and the mirror has one tiny area of age foxing on the outer edge. This is a very rare piece that would make a great addition to any pocket watch or period jewellery collection. The case measures 2” (5.1cm) diameter and is 0.9” (2.4cm) thick. It weighs 49g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched.

Antique Solid 18ct Gold and Platinum 15\" Pocket Watch Albert Chain and T-bar Here on offer is a beautiful 18ct gold and platinum antique Albert chain with T-bar, which was originally used as a pocket watch chain. It can now also be worn as a necklace/choker or even a wrapped wrist bracelet. This traditional Albert chain is crafted using 18ct gold trombone links that are joined with multi looped platinum rings. The chain is fitted with 18ct gold clasps, at one end with a spring loaded bolt ring clasp stamped 18. At the other end there is a fixed clasp that is stamped with 18 and a rubbed maker’s mark that could be M & H? At one end of the chain there is a tiny gold plaque stamped with “18ct &PT” to denote genuine 18ct gold and platinum. The T-bar is stamped 18 and has a maker’s mark, M & H, both are rubbed so they are not easy to read. It is fitted to a gold ring that allows it to slide up and down the whole length of the chain. It measures 15” (38cm) to the end of the clasps and weighs 14.5g. It comes in a new stylish black and white box. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Antique Solid Brass Vesta/Match Holder made from part of the Rochdale Mitchell Hey Beam Engine, circa 1909 Here on offer is a beautifully made antique Solid Brass Vesta/Match Holder that has was made from part of the Rochdale “Mitchell Hey” Beam Engine in around 1909. The whole thing has been made from the brass from the beam engine after it was stopped and scrapped in 1909. The front of the cup has been professionally engraved with the details of the engine and when it started and stopped, by the then chairman of the company. The details read as follows: THIS METAL IS PART OF THE ROCHDALE MITCHELL HEY BEAM ENGINES No 2 MILL WHICH WERE STARTED AUGUST 1865 & WERE STOPPED BY JAMES KERSHAW ESQ. CHAIRMAN ON APRIL 2nd 1909. The cup shaped match holder is securely fixed to a square base by a large screw. The base has a knurled face on each side that act as the striker plates for the matches. It is finished with small brass circular feet, fitted to each corner. It measures 3.2” (8cm) high including the feet and the base is 3” (7.7cm) square. It weighs a heavy 548g. This is a wonderful original piece from the Victorian industrial revolution period when beam engines where the work horses of British industry. It makes an excellent desk display. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thanks for taking the time to look.

Antique Souvenir Booklet of 10 Postcard Prints of Paintings of the Battles of Waterloo in June 1815 Here on offer is a Belgium produced, antique souvenir booklet of 10 postcard prints of paintings of the battles of Waterloo in June 1815. This souvenir booklet is still complete with its original 10 fine black and white prints of famous paintings of the battles at Waterloo, June 1815. Each postcard has perforations along one edge so they can be easily removed to be used. They also still have the protective paper between each other to protect the prints. My photos show just some of the 10 postcards, if you need photos of the others, please drop me an email. The impressive postcard prints have the name of each painting in French and English on them. The booklet is in excellent condition, with the title in French and English and the maker’s details on the reverse. It is rare to an original complete booklet in this condition, a real collector’s piece! It measures 5.9” (15cm) by 3.5” (8.9cm) and weighs 42g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Antique Stag Horn Royal Navy “NON-XLL” Clasp Knife by Joseph Allen & Sons Circa circa 1880 Here on offer is a fine example of an antique folding Royal Navy Clasp or Rigging Knife with stag horn grips by the famous English maker, Joseph Allen & Sons, Sheffield, England, circa 1880. Joseph Allen started business in Nursery Street, Sheffield in 1870 initially producing fine hollow ground razors then soon expanded into quality pocketknives. I believe the lack of ENGLAND on the blade, dates this fine example to the mid or early 1880s, but I am aware that they are also known as a British Admiralty Pattern 301, Royal Navy knife that were also issued and used during WW1. The grip is made up from two beautiful dark coloured slabs of genuine stag horn, that are held in place by three hand made steel pins and the lanyard bale pin. I can’t see any cracks or splits to the stag horn, which is really unusual for knives or this size and age. At the top of the grip is a hand made solid copper lanyard bale, which still retains a tight fit, but does swivel freely. The Sheepsfoot style blade was designed to avoid stabbing with a point, whilst working on a rolling ship. It has the maker’s trademark and name that can be just made out, stamped on the ricasso; NON-XLL JOSEPH ALLEN & SONS SHEFFIELD The blade now has an overall aged greying to the finish and shows signs of only light sharpening during its life. The Marlin Spike also has a greying patina to its finish and seems to have an undamaged point. Both the blade and the spike has very strong springs and are stiff to open. The blade measures 3.5” (9cm) long and the knife is 9” (22.8cm) long when open, including the lanyard bale. The Marlin Spike measures 3.25” (8.3cm) long. It weighs 236g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Antique Sunderland Lustreware Jug with Transfer Prints of Napoleon ‘The Governor of Europe, Stoped in his Career’ and \'Success to the Volunteers\' c1900 Here on offer is a fine early 20th century, antique pink Sunderland Lustreware jug with black transfer prints of ‘The Governor of Europe, Stoped in his Career’ on one side that relates to Napoleon and \'Success to the Volunteers\' on the other. My understanding is these Sunderlandware jugs where actually produced between 1900 and 1920, using the early images from the 1800’s. ‘The Governor of Europe, Stoped in his Career’, is a caricature engraving, drawn by Charles Williams around 1803. It depicts Napoleon, who stands across Europe, is shown in military uniform with a large bicorne hat recoiling in shock and dropping his sword, while John Bull (who stands astride the British Isles) brandishes the sword with which he has just cut off half of Napoleon’s left foot. Napoleon exclaims, ‘Ah you tam John Bull!! You have spoil my Dance!! You have ruin all my Projets!!’, to which John replies, ‘I ax pardon Master Boney, but as we says Paws off Pompey, we keep this little spot to Ourselves you must not dance here Master Boney’. The European countries shown under Napoleon’s domination are Germany, Italy, Switzerland, France, and Holland, and the image reflects the recent expansion of the French Empire and the perceived fragility of the Peace of Amiens, which had been concluded in 1802 and would be ended by the outbreak of war in May 1803 – a month after this caricature was published. The phrase ‘Paws off Pompey’ is probably a reference to Francis Coventry’s popular novel The History of Pompey the Little: or, The Life and Adventures of a Lap-Dog which was first published in London in 1751 and remained in print until 1820. This caricature was also transfer-printed onto earthenware mugs (see Clayton and O’Connell 56) and ceramic jugs, as with this example (see Clayton and O’Connell 57 and F. Freeth, ‘The English Potters and Napoleon Bonaparte’ in The Connoisseur 8 (January-April 1904), pp. 175-177, at p. 176). The \'Success To The Volunteers\" transfer depicts the words set inside a frame of fruiting grapevines and a barrel. The jug itself has been displayed in a cabinet since it was made and comes in MINT condition. There is a just section of Napoleon’s left hand missing in the transfer image which is just a manufacturing fault, when the transfer was applied. As with most of these jugs there is no maker’s mark or details on it. It measures 5.25” (13.4cm) high by 7” (17.8cm) wide, including the handle and spout. It weighs 477g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Antique Swastika Brooch made with Faux Diamonds Set in Gilt Metal c1890. Here on offer is a fine antique Swastika brooch that has been made from 17 brilliant faux diamonds set in a gilt metal Swastika frame. On the reverse it has its original hinged fixing-pin and “C” clasp. I believe this brooch was made back in the Victorian period, circa 1890, when the Swastika symbol was actually seen as a sign of good luck. This brooch would obviously also now display well in a WW2 German collection. I am aware that this type antique “Swastika” jewellery was keenly collected and worn by German women and supporters of the Nazi party back in the 1930’s and during WW2. The brooch is in excellent condition and displays beautifully and would make a great and valuable addition to any German collection. The brooch measures 0.8” (2cm) square and weighs 3.5g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Antique Swastika Brooch made with Seed Pearls Set in Gilt Metal by Plainville Stock Company USA c1890 Here on offer is a fine antique Swastika brooch that has been made from small seed pearls set in a gilt metal Swastika frame. On the reverse it has its original hinged fixing-pin and “C” clasp. The “C” clasp is actually stamped with the maker’s mark, PS Co This is the mark of the Plainville Stock Company of Plainville, Massachusetts, USA. I believe this brooch was made back in the Victorian period, circa 1890, when the Swastika symbol was actually seen as a sign of good luck. This brooch would obviously also now display well in a WW2 German collection. I am aware that this type antique “Swastika” jewellery was keenly collected and worn by German women and supporters of the Nazi party back in the 1930’s and during WW2. The brooch is in excellent condition and displays beautifully and would make a great and valuable addition to any German collection. The brooch measures 0.6” (1.5cm) square and weighs 2.4g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Antique Swastika Stickpin made with Seed Pearls Set in Gilt Metal by Plainville Stock Company USA c1890 Here on offer is a fine antique Swastika stickpin that has been made from small seed pearls set in a gilt metal Swastika frame. Attached to the reverse is a long gilt metal pin that is stamped on the edge with the maker’s mark, PS Co. This is the mark of the Plainville Stock Company of Plainville, Massachusetts, USA. I believe this stickpin was made back in the Victorian period, circa 1890, when the Swastika symbol was actually seen as a sign of good luck. This stickpin would obviously also now display well in a WW2 German collection. I am aware that this type antique “Swastika” jewellery was keenly collected and worn by German women and supporters of the Nazi party back in the 1930’s and during WW2. The stickpin is in excellent condition and displays beautifully and would make a great and valuable addition to any German collection. The swastika section measures 0.4” (0.9cm) square and the pin is 2.5” (6.4cm) long. It weighs 1.2g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Antique Swedish Johan Engström of Eskilstuna - Curly Birch Barrel Knife with Concealed Folding Steel Blade Here on offer is a fine example of an antique Swedish Johan Engström of Eskilstuna, curly birch barrel knife with concealed folding steel blade. One of the most successful Swedish Eskilstuna cutlers was Johan Engström (1846 – 1915). Before setting up his factory in 1874 (Fabriksaktiebolaget Johan Engström), Johan had worked with cutlers and studied knife production in both Sheffield (G. Westerholm & Son) and Solingen Germany. In his early years, Johan mainly produced razors and daggers. Johan added barrel knives to his production line in the 1870’s. The company produced high-quality barrel knives and received international recognition at shows in Sweden, France, U.S.A., and Canada. At one time the well-known US importer Edward Zinn ordered 3000 dozen barrel knives from the Engström company. Johan died in 1915 which marked the end of the Engström company and the production of these knives. These barrel knives were used for hunting and fishing and have an ingenious mechanism. The folding 4” drop point steel blade has a 3” cutting edge with brass scales and sits, folded, inside the barrel shaped curly birch wood handle. The blade is released by depression of a ribbed steel lever at the butt of the handle. The folded blade can then be withdrawn from the handle, opened and then pushed back in and through the hilt until it clicks in place. The steel ferrule and butt cap with locking catch and lanyard ring lug are undamaged and function as they should. The blade’s brass scales are undamaged and on one side is stamped: 18 74 together with an arrow and J E, the trademark of Johan Engström. On the other side it is stamped: JOH ENGSTROM ESKILSTUNA SWEDEN The blade has some light surface scratches to the finish that would polish out. On one side it is stamped: JOH ENGSTROM ESKILSTUNA The knife is just in excellent condition and makes a great addition to any knife collection, with its unique mechanism. Open, the whole knife measures 7.75” (19.7cm) long including the lanyard ring and it weighs 80g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Antique Swiss William Tell & Lion of Lucerne - Twin Bladed Penknife by Joseph Feist Solingen - Circa 1920 Here on offer is an antique Swiss themed, William Tell and Lion of Lucerne, twin bladed penknife by Joseph Feist of Solingen, Germany, circa 1920. The scales on this penknife are in excellent condition and are cast from aluminium. On one side it depicts in relief, the Swiss national hero, William Tell and his son above the Swiss flag and the name “TELL” on a ribbon. On the other side there is the famous Swiss Lion Monument, known as the Lion of Lucerne, which is a sculpture in carved in a rock face in Lucerne, Switzerland. It was designed by Bertel Thorvaldsen in 1820 and commemorates the Swiss Guards who were massacred in during the French Revolution, when revolutionaries stormed the Tuileries Palace in Paris. Below the image of the dying lion is the inscription “HELVETORIUM FIDEL AC VIRTUTI”. This translates to “To the loyalty and bravery of the Swiss”. It has two stainless steel blades still open and close with a snap. They now have a greying to the finish and tiny nicks to the blade cutting edge. On the ricasso of the larger blade it is marked with the Greek Omega letter and the words: OMEGA SOLINGEN The Omega mark is a trademark that was used by Joseph Feist, of 18 Dolnerstrasse, Solingen, Germany, who manufactured between 1898 and 1924. This knife will make a wonderful addition to any penknife collection. One blade measure’s 1.4” (3.6cm) long and the other 1.1” (2.7cm). When closed, the knife measures 2.76” (7.2cm) and weighs 16g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Antique Traditional Tribal Dagger by the MANDING People of the Western Sudan Region of Africa Here on offer is a beautifully made example of a traditional tribal dagger that I believe was made and used by the MANDING people who are indigenous to the Western Sudan region of Africa. The dagger has a double-edged steel blade that is actually much better made than I have seen with other African tribal knives/daggers. The blade has darkened grinding marks on both sides and blunt edges. It has been very well fitted into the leather-covered grip and pommel and actually makes a well-balanced dagger. The centre of the grip has an ornate woven leather pattern that is repeated at the top of the scabbard. The original matching scabbard has traditionally woven worked leather decoration with a lattice work belt loop and long ornate tassels at the tip. These daggers are hard to date, but many are really old, effectively antiques and I think this is a very well preserved example. This example is in excellent condition and displays amazing weaving and leatherwork that makes this a great collectors piece. The exposed blade measures 5.25” (13.3cm) long and the dagger is 10” (25.4cm) in total length. Inserted in the scabbard it measures 13” (33cm) long and weighs 135g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched.

Antique Vertical Boiler Model Steam Engine Here on offer is a great example of an antique vertical boiler model Steam Engine. I believe this example has been professionally “hand made” as I can’t find any makers mark or label. It looks very similar to antique German made examples by Ernst Plank of this type of vertical boiler steam engine. The main cylindrical boiler is made from copper and the main wheel/shaft and single piston are both in good order and move freely. The flat metal base plate has been fixed to a solid square piece of wood that has some writing on the bottom that seems to read: BRAYL RIX It is missing its burner tray and wick. I am selling this as a display item only! I don’t know if the engine still works but the main flywheel and piston turn and the safety valve and filler cap undo. It measures 8” (20cm) high including the base and the wooden base is 3.75” (9cm) square. It weighs 655g. The copper boiler has a wonderful age patina finish to it and the two wheels still retain their original red paint. It makes an excellent desk display model. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thanks for taking the time to look.

Antique Victorian 6” Pocket Three-Draw Brass Telescope with Weaved Leather Covered Grip Here on offer is an antique Victorian three draw brass telescope with weaved leather covered grip. The telescope retains its original protective end cap and slide cover to the eye piece. It is unnamed but seems to be an early example, circa 1850 and still retains its beautiful weaved leather covered grip. The lenses are clear and undamaged and the three sections extend easily, possibly a bit too easily. It measures 16.4” (41.6cm) long when fully extended and 6” (15.2cm) when closed up. It weighs 187g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Many thanks for taking the time to look.

Antique Victorian 9ct Gold Mounted Double Carnivore Tooth Brooch Here on offer is a small but beautifully made antique Victorian period, 9ct gold mounted double carnivore tooth brooch, circa 1880. The teeth are clearly from a carnivore but I can’t identify exactly which animal they have come from, given their small but perfectly form shape? The teeth have been professionally set with a plain 9ct gold section in the centre that holds the two teeth together and 9ct gold end retaining loops that also have a support bar and fixing pin attached. The support bar is stamped with “9ct” indicating the fitting are made from genuine 9ct gold. On the reverse it still retains its original long curved antique pin and capped clasp. There is also a small ring attached to the support bar that could be used to attached a safety chain too, so clearly this was a prized brooch! The slightly curved teeth are in excellent condition, with a smooth finish to them. The brooch measures 2.25” (5.7cm) long and weighs 3g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Antique Victorian Bamboo “Soap” Box used by ERNST HEINRICHSEN of Nuremberg to Ship their Flat Tin Toy Soldiers c1900 Here on offer is an empty antique Victorian bamboo “Soap” box used by the famous ERNST HEINRICHSEN of Nuremberg to contain and ship their flat tin toy soldier figures, circa 1900. This is an early version of the oval type of box they used and is in excellent condition with no cracks or splits, just a corner section of the label is now missing. The hand written section of the label seems to imply it contained 12 pieces made up of different regiments of Dragon’s guards. This box will make a great addition to any antique toy soldier display. It measures 3” (7.6cm) by 2.25” (5.7cm) and is 1.3” (3.5cm) high. It weighs 15g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thank you for taking the time to look.

Antique Victorian Bone Folding Fruit Knife circa 1880 Here on offer is an excellent example of an antique ALL bone folding fruit knife, circa 1880. The whole of this knife, apart from the four brass pins, is made from solid bone or a similar fine-grained natural material. These fruit knives where popular back in the Victorian period and where often bought as souvenirs, but not many survive especially in as good condition as this example. The single bladed pocketknife has been beautifully hand made, possibly in Sheffield, in exactly the same style as the more usual silver-bladed mother of pearl handled versions. The blade opens and closes smoothly and there is actually has very slight natural curve to the whole knife/blade. The natural graining of the material clearly evident on one side and the blade shows no nobbles or signs of damage. This would make a great addition to any knife collection. The blade measures 3” (7.6cm) long and the knife is 6.1” (15.5cm) when open. It weighs 10g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Antique Victorian Finely Carved Ivory “Pea Pod” Needle Case circa 1880 Here on offer is an antique Victorian finely carved ivory “Pea Pod” needle case, circa 1880. The needle case has been so accurately carved to look like a real Pea Pod, with the bumps of the peas in a pod and even a short stork. The top section just pulls off allowing needles to be inserted or removed as required. It is in excellent condition with no cracks or repairs and has a wonderful aged polished patina to its finish. This is a fine needlework tool that would make a great addition to any antique collection, dating back to the reign of Queen Victoria. It measures 3.75” (9.5cm) long and weighs 6.7g Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Antique Victorian Gold Capped Tiger Tooth Brooch Here on offer is stunning antique Victorian period gold capped tiger tooth brooch, circa 1880. These items were made in the mid to late 19th century, being a classic and decadent souvenir of the Raj in British India. Possibly even a hunting trophy. The more common versions were made with tiger claws but pieces made with a mounted tiger tooth/fang are now becoming very scarce indeed. The tooth has been professionally set with a gold cap (it tests for 18ct) at the base of the tooth. On the reverse it still retains its original long antique pin and “C” clasp. The slightly curved tooth is in excellent condition but does show a couple of age-related hairline cracks and growth rings.. The brooch measures 2.3” (6cm) long and weighs 9g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Antique Victorian Horn Champagne Bottle Cigar or Cheroot Cutter c1883 Here on offer is an interesting English Victorian cigar/cheroot cutter in the form of a Champagne bottle. The body of the bottle is made of carved horn with silver plated metal mounts and mechanism. It also has a ring attached to the top so that it can be attached to a pocket watch chain. On this fine example the metal label plate on the front has been left blank, allowing it to be engraved with the owners name or initials. Most I have seen have the famous name BOLLINGER stamped on the label, but this is the scarcer blank version! To operate, you gently twist the top of bottle to allow the metal label with cutter below to spring out. You can then use the “V” blade cutter by pressing the label down to cut the tip of your cigar. After use, you simply press the label down and turn the top to lock it back in place. Around the neck of the bottle it is stamped with a Victorian Design Lozenge that has the codes, which relate to the date: 29th June 1883. It is also stamped with the number 400089. It is in excellent working condition, no damage and just some minor loss of plating on the strip of metal attached to the label. It measures 2.1” (5.4cm) high (excluding the ring) and weighs 10g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Antique Victorian Irish Blackthorn Shillelagh c1880 Here on offer is an original antique Victorian period Irish blackthorn shillelagh, circa 1880. This shillelagh is made from a piece of antique blackthorn and has a very large natural rounded top and a strong shaft, with a hole in the shaft for a lanyard. The wood now has age related dents and scratches but has a very dark patina to the wood, which makes me think it is an old Victorian period piece? It measures 18” (46cm) long and weighs a heavy 415g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition that complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Antique Victorian Malacca & Stag Horn Handled Sword Stick with Silver Mounts c1880 Here on offer is a beautiful antique Malacca and Stag Horn handled Sword Stick or Sword Cane, with Silver mounts, c1880. The long fullered steel blade is 27” (68.5cm) long and 0.3” (0.9cm) wide at the base and still retains its very sharp point! There are no maker’s marks on the blade but given its quality, I believe it was made by one of the many sword smiths in Solingen, Germany. There are some light surface rust patches on the blade but these would clean off and the blade would polish up bright, if so required. The angled handle is made from a solid piece of Stag Horn and has been skilfully carved to leave the two sides with the rough finish, which make a perfect grip for your hand. The handle fits tightly into the top of the Malacca cane section and is finished with a thick silver collar, which is stamped “SILVER”. It is not uncommon for pieces of Victorian silver to not carry hallmarks and marks of any description. All post-Victorian pieces had to carry a hallmark or continental grade of silver. The top section and blade fit really snugly into the main section of cane which is topped with another solid silver collar, also stamped “SILVER”. The Malacca cane itself is very thick and solid and has a beautiful golden patina finish. There are some slight knocks to the finish as one would expect for something that is nearly 140 years old. The tip has a large fitted brass ferrule. It is just a fine quality Victorian Sword Stick/Cane that also acts perfectly as a walking stick. With the blade inserted, it measures 34.75” (88.3cm) long and about 1” (2.5cm) diameter at the top. It weighs 340g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Antique Victorian Red Leather Covered Oval Gilt Brass Traveling Inkwell c1890 Here on offer is a fine example of an antique Victorian red leather covered oval gilt brass traveling inkwell, circa 1890. The outer red leather covering is still in excellent condition and it retains the word “INK” embossed in gilt lettering on the top of the lid. The lid opens when the concealed button on the front is pressed, but the spring is now slightly loose and doesn’t hold the lid fully open. However, it is held open when the spring-loaded lid that seals the glass inkwell is released by pulling the small lever to the side. You can then gain access to remove the clear glass inkwell, which looks like it has never been used. The internal gilt metal fittings display some fine scroll work, chiseled into the finish. It measures 1.8” (4.6cm) wide by 1.6” (4cm) deep and 1.2” (3cm) high. It weighs 46g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Antique Victorian Silver Mounted Deer Tooth Pendant Here on offer is an unusual antique Victorian period silver mounted deer tooth pendant, circa 1880. This pendant has been made from a large deer’s tooth, which would have been a ‘trophy’ from a hunt for a loved one. The tooth itself is in excellent undamaged condition and it has been skilfully mounted in a thin silver frame, with a silver loop at the top. The silver isn’t marked but test for at least 925 grade silver and was probably made in Germany so is likely to be the higher German grade of 935. Some facts that relate to this type of jewellery: In 19th century Germany, jewellery set with stag’s teeth was incredibly popular. Called Hirschgrandln, the teeth were more often than not hunting trophies brought home and set into silver or jewels. Like most jewellery, Hirschgrandln ran the gamut from fine and expensive to more humble souvenirs. In addition to small hunting trophies like this silver-mounted pendant, the amulets could have had many functions, but deer’s teeth jewellery was believed to bring good luck in future hunts. This humble example of Hirschgrandln was possibly made in Schwäbisch Gmünd, a small town in the south of Germany highly regarded for its jewellery production, in particular its silverworks. After the town began producing jewellery and small silver objects in the 14th century, its silversmiths became well known their popular and devotional jewellery, and sold their creations across Europe. A small ring held by Victoria & Albert in London, is another example of the deer’s tooth jewellery produced in Schwäbisch Gmünd. Though jewellery set with Hirschgrandln is associated primarily with Bavaria, it was also a popular hunting souvenir through the Alpine region, particularly in the 19th century. The fad was brought to Britain by Queen Victoria’s husband, Prince Albert. Albert, who was born in Germany, gifted Victoria numerous pieces of tooth set jewellery. Victoria seemed to appreciate her husband’s gifts, as well as the German style of tooth jewellery, but the trend never quite caught on in England outside of the royal household. The production of deer’s teeth jewellery seems to have died out at the end of the 19th century. The tooth itself measures 1” (2.4cm) and weighs 5.3g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Antique Victorian Silver Mounted Double Tiger Tooth Brooch Here on offer is an antique Victorian period, silver mounted double tiger tooth brooch, circa 1880. These items were made in the mid to late 19th century, being a classic and decadent souvenir of the Raj in British India. Possibly even a hunting trophy. The more common versions were made with tiger claws but pieces made with a mounted tiger tooth/fang are now becoming very scarce indeed. The tooth has been professionally set with a silver section in the centre that holds the two teeth together and silver end caps that have the fixing bar attached. On the reverse it still retains its original long antique pin and “C” clasp. The slightly curved teeth are in excellent condition and now have a smooth almost opaque finish to them. The brooch measures 3” (7.7cm) long and weighs 6.5g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver and MOP Swastika Brooch Here on offer is a fine antique sterling silver and mother of pearl (MOP) Swastika brooch. I believe this brooch was made back in the Victorian period, circa 1880, when the Swastika symbol was actually seen as a sign of good luck. This brooch would obviously also now display well in a WW2 German collection. I am aware that this type antique “Swastika” jewellery was keenly collected and worn by German women and supporters of the Nazi party back in the 1930’s and during WW2. So, it is not uncommon to find these pieces as part of a WW2 German collection and I actually obtained this brooch as part of a small collection, along with a German army dagger and Nazi flag. The brooch itself has a small silver Swastika symbol set on top of a MOP disc, that is in fixed to the main silver section of the brooch. On the reverse it has its fixing pin and “C” clap and is stamped SILVER and tests as 925 grade silver. The brooch is in excellent condition with just some light scratch marks on the silver. It displays beautifully and would make a great and valuable addition to any German collection. The brooch measures 1.7” (4.3cm) by 0.5” (1.3cm) and weighs 2.3g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Antique Victorian Turned and Painted Wooden City of London Police Truncheon Here on offer is an antique Victorian City of London turned and painted wooden police truncheon. It has an impressive ring turned grip and the lower section has been painted black with a painted oval image of the flag of the City of London. This is based on the flag of England, having a centred red St George’s Cross on a white background, with the red sword in the top left quarter. The sword is believed to represent the sword that beheaded Saint Paul, who is the patron saint of the city. The flag image has lost all the white background paint but a lot of the red paint remains. It also has various light scratches and chips to the finish, but is a genuine period piece. It still retains a thin brown silk strap around the top of the grip, which was most likely used for hanging it on a wall. It measures 18.25” (46.3cm) long, by 1.5” (3.8cm) diameter at the wide end. It weighs a heavy 285g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Antique Victorian ‘Tippling Cane’ with a Concealed Glass Vial and Drinking Glass Here on offer is a rare antique Victorian ‘Tippling Cane’ with a long-concealed glass vial and small drinking glass, circa 1880. This unusual 19th century wooden walking stick/cane, is also known as a ‘tippling cane’ or ‘tippler’ and has a long glass vial concealed in the main section and a drinking glass inside the top section. The metal fitments are made from copper and it has a steel ferrule tip. The top pommel unscrews to reveal the small drinking glass, which is in perfect condition and measures 2.3” (6cm) tall. The top section also unscrews but the thread has worn over the years and now has some tape applied which means you now need to partly push the section together then screw it gently into place. Once this section is removed it reveals the long thin glass vial, that still has its silver topped cork stopper. The vial measures 15.5” (39.4cm) long, including the stopper and is also in perfect condition. The cane itself is in great condition with an old small split to the top section. Although the sections still fit tightly, I would suggest the cane is just used for display and not actually as a walking cane, to preserve its great condition. It is a museum piece really! The cane measures 35” (89cm) long and weighs 250g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Antique Victory Canary Songster - Gilt Metal Bird Whistle Toy Here on offer is a fine example of an antique Victory Canary Songster gilt metal bird whistle toy. This type of canary whistle was patented by the Victory Sparkler & Speciality Co, of Elkton, MD, USA. It is made from pressed gilt brass and has stationary attached wings. The canary itself is attached to a vertical hollow brass tube and still retains a small length of rubber hose. When you blow into the side tube, the birdie's beak opens and closes, the tail moves up and down and the canary whistles. The vertical tube is attached to a round-bottomed two-part container at the base. The top of the base has a small hole in the centre. When the top half of the container is removed, water can be put into the bottom half. Then when you blow into the side tube, the birdie's beak opens and closes, the tail moves up and down and the birdie makes a whistling, gargling like a warble, which is hilarious! My understanding is that early photographers needed a technique to get people to focus on the camera. A canary proved to be the answer to getting children to sit still, be happy, smile and look at the camera. According to the Museum at George Eastman House, the brass "Birdie" was introduced in the 1870s and "The phrase 'watch the birdie' originated with this item." It is in excellent working condition and the brass gilt now has a wonderful patina. The canary and container measures 4” (10.2cm) and the canary is 2.25” (5.8cm) wide. It weighs 25g. A great collector’s item that still works today! Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thanks for taking the time to look.

Antique Wooden Plane by POWELL EDWARDS & Co. Chester used on Exeter Cathedral I have been lucky enough to obtain a large set of different shaped antique wooden planes, that were used by the head carpenter who worked at the famous medieval Exeter Cathedral, in England. Here on offer is one of those wooden planes he used, this one seems to have been made by POWELL EDWARDS & Co., Chester. At one end, it is stamped with this maker’s name and some further stampings which read as: POWELL EDWARDS & Co. CHESTER H. W. GRIFFITH At the other end it shows some hammer marks and: M. GRIFFITHS 5/16 This fine example has signs of being used for many, many years. There is some wear and patination to the wood and oxidisation to the metal blade as you would expect, but it could be sharpened and still used. I think there is a small section of shaped wood missing as the guide before the metal blade? Wooden plough planes have a long, rich history and have been used by master craftsmen to produce some most stunning pieces of furniture and many pieces still furnish people\'s homes today. These planes are still owned and used today by numerous craftsmen and hobbyist\'s as functional tools, as a way of using a tool a craftsmen held in their hand 100-300 years ago, as an ornament / show piece or as part of a collection. It measures 9.45” (24cm) long, 1.3” (3.2cm) thick and weighs 405g. This is a much sought after collectable, with a connection to the famous Exeter Cathedral. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thank you for taking the time to look.

Antique Wooden Plane by T. J. GARDENER Bristol used on Exeter Cathedral I have been lucky enough to obtain a large set of different shaped antique wooden planes, that were used by the head carpenter who worked at the famous medieval Exeter Cathedral, in England. Here on offer is one of those wooden planes he used, this one seems to have been made by T. J. GARDENER Bristol. At one end, it is stamped with this maker’s name and some further stampings which read as: T. J. GARDENER MAKER BRISTOL W. HOLE D.W.J. At the other end it shows some hammer marks and the number 12. This fine example has signs of being used for many, many years. There is some wear and patination to the wood and oxidisation to the metal blade as you would expect, but it could be sharpened and still used. Wooden plough planes have a long, rich history and have been used by master craftsmen to produce some most stunning pieces of furniture and many pieces still furnish people\'s homes today. These planes are still owned and used today by numerous craftsmen and hobbyist\'s as functional tools, as a way of using a tool a craftsmen held in their hand 100-300 years ago, as an ornament / show piece or as part of a collection. It measures 9.4” (23.7cm) long, 1.1” (2.9cm) thick and weighs 385g. This is a much sought after collectable, with a connection to the famous Exeter Cathedral. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thank you for taking the time to look.

Antique Wooden Plane by W GREENSLADE, Bristol, used on Exeter Cathedral I have been lucky enough to obtain a large set of different shaped antique wooden planes, that were used by the head carpenter who worked at the famous medieval Exeter Cathedral, in England. Here on offer is one of those wooden planes he used, this one seems to have been made by W GREENSLADE, Bristol. At one end, it is stamped with this maker’s name and some further stampings which read as: W. GRENSLADE BRISTOL EXHIBITION MEDALS LONDON & DUBLIN H.W. GRIFFITH E. ROBERTS At the other end it is stamped: H.W. GRIFFITH ROBERTS 1 On one side it still has the remains of an old label. This fine example has signs of being used for many, many years. There is some wear and patination to the wood and oxidisation to the metal blade as you would expect, but it could be sharpened and still used. Wooden plough planes have a long, rich history and have been used by master craftsmen to produce some most stunning pieces of furniture and many pieces still furnish people\'s homes today. These planes are still owned and used today by numerous craftsmen and hobbyist\'s as functional tools, as a way of using a tool a craftsmen held in their hand 100-300 years ago, as an ornament / show piece or as part of a collection. It measures 9.25” (23.5cm) long, 1.1” (2.8cm) thick and weighs 375g. This is a much sought after collectable, with a connection to the famous Exeter Cathedral. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thank you for taking the time to look.

Antique Wooden Plane by W. GREENSLADE Bristol used on Exeter Cathedral I have been lucky enough to obtain a large set of different shaped antique wooden planes, that were used by the head carpenter who worked at the famous medieval Exeter Cathedral, in England. Here on offer is one of those wooden planes he used, this one seems to have been made by W GREENSLADE, Bristol. At one end, it is stamped with this maker’s name and some further stampings which read as: W. GRENSLADE BRISTOL EXHIBITION MEDALS LONDON, DUBLIN PARIS, MELBOURNE At the other end it is just shows hammer marks. This fine example has signs of being used for many, many years. There is some wear and patination to the wood and oxidisation to the metal blade as you would expect, but it could be sharpened and still used. Wooden plough planes have a long, rich history and have been used by master craftsmen to produce some most stunning pieces of furniture and many pieces still furnish people\'s homes today. These planes are still owned and used today by numerous craftsmen and hobbyist\'s as functional tools, as a way of using a tool a craftsmen held in their hand 100-300 years ago, as an ornament / show piece or as part of a collection. It measures 9.4” (23.7cm) long, 1.5” (3.7cm) thick and weighs 600g. This is a much sought after collectable, with a connection to the famous Exeter Cathedral. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thank you for taking the time to look.

Antique Wooden Plane used on Exeter Cathedral I have been lucky enough to obtain a large set of different shaped antique wooden planes, that were used by the head carpenter who worked at the famous medieval Exeter Cathedral, in England. Here on offer is one of those wooden planes he used, this one seems has a maker’s stamp, but it is very small and almost impossible to make out, but seems to end with “& SONS”? At one end, it is stamped with the maker’s details and some further stampings which read as: A. HARRINGTON At the other end it shows some hammer marks and: A. HARRINGTON 3/8 This fine example has signs of being used for many, many years. There is some wear and patination to the wood and oxidisation to the metal blade as you would expect, but it could be sharpened and still used. Wooden plough planes have a long, rich history and have been used by master craftsmen to produce some most stunning pieces of furniture and many pieces still furnish people\'s homes today. These planes are still owned and used today by numerous craftsmen and hobbyist\'s as functional tools, as a way of using a tool a craftsmen held in their hand 100-300 years ago, as an ornament / show piece or as part of a collection. It measures 9.5” (24.1cm) long, 1.35” (3.25cm) thick and weighs 470g. This is a much sought after collectable, with a connection to the famous Exeter Cathedral. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thank you for taking the time to look.

Antique WW1 British Officers Leather Covered Swagger Stick with Concealed Blade Here on offer is a fine antique WW1 or earlier, British officers leather covered swagger stick with a concealed blade. The short square sectioned steel blade is 12.9” (32.7cm) long and 0.25” (0.6cm) square at the base. The blade is in great condition and retains a very sharp tapered point and just has some age greying to the finish. It has a very slight almost undetectable curve that makes it a tight to insert into the scabbard section. The blade is devoid of any maker’s marks and may have started life as a fencing blade? The handle and scabbard section are made from wood that has been covered with a dark brown leather. The leather is in fine condition and the stitching is still in place on the scabbard but is missing from most of the handle. The leather looks to have been originally glued in place, so is still perfectly retained on the handle. The handle with blade fits snugly into the shaft but when fully inserted, is slightly loose for the first inch. The whole swagger stick is in excellent condition and has a beautiful dark brown coloured patina finish to the leather. With the blade inserted, it measures 20.5” (52cm) long and is about 0.9” (2.3cm) diameter. It weighs 195g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Antique WW1 Period English Hallmarked Solid Silver Watch Fob or Medal for Running by William James Dingley - 1915 Here on offer is a WW1 period English silver watch fob or medal for Running by William James Dingley – 1915. The oval shaped fob has been made from a thick piece of solid silver and the front depicts the image of two athletes running. There is also a small blank cartouche on the left hand side that could be engraved with the winner’s initials etc. The back shows some fine engraving work around the edges, but is still blank. There is also a clear set of English silver hallmarks, the Lion Passant for English silver (925), an anchor for the assay office of Birmingham and the date letter “q” for the year 1915. It also shows the makers mark, “W.J.D.” set in an indented rectangle, which I believe stands for the maker: William James Dingley of Warstone Lane, Birmingham. There is also a Registered Design Rd No. 360459 that dates to 1898 when the design was first registered, back in the Victorian period. This fob is truly a fine quality piece that is in beautiful undamaged condition and still has the blank cartouches. It measures 1.6” (4cm) to top of ring by 1” (2.4cm) wide. It weighs a heavy 15g of silver. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thank you for taking the time to look.

Antique WW1 Period Sword Stick with Ornate Silver Top Set with Four Asian Deities and Silver Collar- Hallmarked Birmingham 1915 Here on offer is a beautiful antique WW1 period Sword Stick or Sword Cane. The black lacquered wooden cane is fitted with a beautifully engraved silver top that depicts four Asian Deities or God’s in fine relief work. They are framed with ornate floral scrollwork and the top dome is skilfully chiselled with the image of a circular flower, possibly a Chrysanthemum? This cane top is just a work of art on its own! I can’t see any hallmarks or maker’s marks on the top, but this heavy piece does test positive for silver. Where the sword fits into the cane shaft, there is a silver collar that has engraved scrollwork and an over cartouche that is still plain. The pinned collar does have a full set of clear English Hallmarks, which show the Lion Passant for English silver, along with Anchor, indicating it was assayed in Birmingham and the date letter ‘q’ for 1915. There is also a maker’s mark that is the letters ‘J.H’, which I believe indicate the maker was the English silversmith, JOHN HUNTER. The very long ‘Square’ shaped steel blade is 29.8” (76cm) long and 0.3” (0.9cm) wide at the base and still retains its very sharp point! There are no maker’s marks on the blade but given its truly excellent quality and condition, I believe it was made by one of the many sword smiths in Solingen, Germany. The top section and blade fit really snugly into the main section of cane, and it closes tightly, just leaving a thin line where the two sections join at the top of the silver collar. The cane shaft has a metal lining for the blade, which is a true sign of quality, and the black lacquer outside finish is in excellent condition. There are some slight light knocks to the finish, as one would expect for something that is 103 years old. The tip has a fitted brass ferrule. This is a very unusual and high quality Sword Stick, made during WW1 possibly for an Officer based out in the far east? If only it could talk!! With the blade inserted, it measures 35.5” (90.2cm) long and about 1.5” (3.8cm) diameter at the top. It weighs a heavy 370g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Antique ‘Duke of Wellington’ Staffordshire Pottery Character Jug, circa 1830 Here on offer is a fine example of an antique ‘Duke of Wellington’ Staffordshire Pottery Character Jug, circa 1830. After the Duke of Wellington’s victory at Waterloo in 1815, a number of commemorative souvenir items where made and these finely detailed character jugs where made depicting the Duke in his uniform. They where all hand painted in a number of different coloured finishes, this example being made with a white hat, blue uniform and coloured epaulettes. There are no maker marks but it’s made out of finely glazed English Staffordshire Pottery. It is excellent condition for its age, with just a couple of minor hairline cracks, one to the rear of the hat and one to the front. (please see my pictures). There is also a tiny section of black paint missing from his left eye that could be easily touched in is so required. I prefer to leave it in its current naturally aged condition. The jug makes a great display piece and a great addition for any Duke of Wellington collection. The jug is 7.1” (18cm) high and 5” (12.7cm) wide at the base. It weighs a heavy 505g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Antique “Leopard Shirtings” Brass Letter Opener Advertising Horrockses Crewdson & Co Ltd c1889 with Case Here on offer is a mint example of an antique \"Leopard Shirtings\" brass letter opener advertising Horrockses Crewdson & Co Ltd, Manchester, circa 1889. This Rare Victorian brass letter opener has on the circular handle: the image of a leopard and the words “LEOPARD SHIRTINGS on one side. On the other side is the image of three mice chasing each other’s tails, and the words Horrockses Crewdson & Co Ltd, Manchester. This is the official Trade Mark for the Manchester textiles company and also shows the registration number (Rd) of 119525 which dates it to c1889. Above both images are three roses on each side. This Victorian advertising or souvenir letter opener still comes with its original lined cardboard case, which has the image of the “Horrockses Crewdson & Co Ltd” trade mark on the front lid. The letter opener is in mint unused condition and displays a beautiful 130 year old aged patina finish to the brass. The letter opener measures 6.75” (17cm) long and weighs 136g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Delivery Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched.

Applegate-Fairbairn Special 1997 Commemorative Knife Set Here on offer is a Special 1997 Commemorative Limited Edition Applegate-Fairbairn knife set that was a collaboration between Boker of Solingen, Germany and Gerber of the USA to recognize Col. Rex Applegate and William Fairbairn for their contribution to design of combat knives. The set is made up of two affixed knives on a walnut Presentation Plaque and is set number 2901 of a Limited Edition run of 3000 sets. The wooden plaque measures 12" (30.5cm) x 9" (22.8cm) and including the knifes weighs 1.4Kg. The knives consist of a Gerber USA Applegate-Fairbairn foldable blade, serial number AF2901/3000 and engraved with signatures along with a Boker Solingen Applegate-Fairbairn fixed blade, serial number AF 2901/3000 and also engraved with signatures. The knife measurements are as follows: The Gerber Folder is 10" (25.4cm) open and the blade is 4.5" (11cm) long and double edged. The composite black grooved handle is 5.6" (14.2cm). The Boker Dagger is 10.9" (27.6cm) long and the double edged blade is 6" (15.3cm) long. The composite black grooved handle is 4.75" (12cm). These knives are in excellent condition and have been displayed but unfortunately the certificate, box and other related paperwork is no longer with them. They make a great wall mounted display and have a screw slot in the back of the plaque to assist with fixing. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched.

Arcadian Crested China WW1 British Tank – Mark IV - EXETER - c1917 Here on offer is a fine example of an Arcadian (A & S) crested china model of a WW1 (Female) Mark IV British Tank, made around 1917. The Mark IV was introduced in 1917 and it benefited from significant developments of the Mark I tank. The main improvements were in armour, the re-siting of the fuel tank and ease of transport. A total of 1,220 Mk IV’s were built: 420 “Males”, 595 “Females” and 205 Tank Tenders (unarmed vehicles used to carry supplies), which made it the most numerous British tank of the war. The Mark IV was first used in mid 1917 at the Battle of Messines Ridge. It remained in British service until the end of the war, and a small number served briefly with other combatants afterwards. On the top of this model is a beautiful coloured transfer image of the shield for the City of: EXETER On the base is the printed makers mark for: Arcadian China (A & S) and the words: ARCADIAN CHINA The British Tank model is in excellent condition, no chips or cracks, just some loss of gilt to the edges of the top turret. The model measures 4.7” (11.7cm) long by 2.5” (6.4cm) wide. It weighs 110g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Delivery Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Army Officer Dagger by WKC with beautiful Dark Orange Grip Here on offer is a WW2 German Army Officers Dagger by WKC. The solid celluloid grip has a beautiful deep dark orange colour with a high sheen and no cracks or splits, just a tiny piece missing where the pommel touches the top swirl. The nickel-plated pommel shows loss of plating, but the oak leaf ferrule is in excellent condition. The nickel-plated crossguard shows some loss of plating to the top edges and the reverse. The front appears to have the unusual “Mark 3” type eagle, with 5 layers of feathers to each wing. The blade has the Knight’s helmet over WKC SOLINGEN trademark clearly stamped on the reverse. It has some very minor (needle point) pitting and some greying to both sides, which may clean up if required by the new owner. The edges are fine with no nicks and it still retains its tan leather blade buffer pad. The scabbard is has one very slight bruise on the reverse near the tip, which is really hard to see. It shows signs of loss of nickel-plating to the side edges and has a slightly grey/silver finish to the front and back stippled sections. It has its original single scabbard throat retention screw on the reverse of the scabbard. The blade measures 10.25” (26cm) and the Dagger itself 14.75” (37.4cm) long. Inserted in the scabbard it measures 15.5” (39.4cm) long. It weighs 320g. A really nice example of a WKC Army Dagger, with a stunning grip. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched.

Army Officers Dagger with beautiful Dark Orange Grip Here on offer is an excellent WW2 German Army Officers Dagger. The solid celluloid grip has a beautiful deep dark orange colour with a high sheen and no cracks or splits, just a tiny slice missing where the pommel touches the top swirl. The nickel-plated pommel and ferrule show no loss of plating and the 12 oak leaves around the pommel are very well defined. The nickel-plated crossguard shows no loss of plating just some very tiny surface bubbling on the reverse. The front appears to have the ‘Tomahawk’ type eagle, with 4 layers of feathers to each wing, possibly by WKC? The blade does no have a maker’s trademark and is in excellent condition with just some very slight greying marks near the tip. The edges are fine with no nicks. The leather blade buffer pad is no longer in place. The scabbard is in just excellent condition, no bruises, dents or splits, just some slight bubbling under the plating on the edges. It has its original two scabbard throat retention screws in place on the sides. The blade measures 10.25” (26cm) and the dagger itself 14.75” (37.4cm) long. Inserted in the scabbard it measures 15.6” (39.6cm) long. It weighs 370g. A really nice example of an Army Dagger with a stunning orange coloured grip. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched.

Art Deco Hallmarked Silver Cased Faux Tortoiseshell Comb, by Turner & Simpson Ltd 1932 Here on offer is a beautiful Art Deco hallmarked silver cased faux tortoiseshell comb, by Turner & Simpson Ltd, Legge Lane, Birmingham, dated to 1932. I would say this is a ladies purse or handbag sized comb and is finished with a stunning Art Deco style machine etched geometric pattern. On both sections of comb case there are an impressed set of English silver hallmarks, the Lion Passant for English silver (925), an Anchor for the assay office of Birmingham and the date letter “H” for the year 1932. There are also maker’s marks on both sections, T & S, which stands for the silversmith, Turner & Simpson Ltd of Legge Lane, Birmingham. The silver outer case is in perfect condition with no dents or scratches. The only issue is that the faux tortoiseshell comb has lost one tooth, as shown in my photos. The silver comb case measures 4.1” (10.4cm) long and 1.1” (2.8cm) high when closed. It weighs 28g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Art Deco Period Diamante Cluster and Silver Set Earrings c1936 Here on offer is a beautiful pair of Art Deco period diamante cluster and silver set earrings, circa 1936. I just thought these may keep you partner happy as you explain you have bought yet another expensive piece of militaria for your ever-growing collection!  They have been made of high-quality faceted lead crystal glass diamantes and are set in sterling silver. They have a fish hook style hoop with little jewel to the front, with a drop of three jewels that connect to a floral diamante cluster. On the back, there are English Patent marks, “PAT.483401” for a patent registered in the UK in 1936. This relates to the cup system which is used to encase the jewels and hold them perfectly in place. The earrings are in excellent/mint condition and with a brilliant sparkle, making them hard to tell from real diamonds. They measure 1.4” (3.6cm) long, from the top of the loop to the tip of the cluster and weigh 4g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Austrian M1874 Gras Sword Bayonet with Scabbard made by Styer in Austria in 1881 Here on offer is an Austrian M1874 Gras sword bayonet and scabbard that was commercial made by Steyer in Austria in 1881. This type of bayonet was the last of the French \"sword-type\" bayonets and was manufactured from 1874 to about 1885. I believe it was made to fit the French Model 1874 \"Gras\" Infantry Rifle. The bayonet has a solid brass pommel with a working integral latching mechanism (push-button/spring-steel). The grip is made from two slabs of walnut that have some light usage dents and are held in place by two steel rivets. The blued steel crossguard has an upper guard with the adjustable muzzle-ring and the lower guard forming a hooked \"blade-breaker\" quillion. It does show some signs of surface pitting and is stamped with a serial no. 26138. The triangular (3 edged) steel blade is in excellent condition with just some areas of light staining. It is engraved on the top “spine” edge with: Waffenfabrik Steyr 1881 This means this a commercial example and was made in Austria, by Steyr, in 1881. Steyr\'s commercial made M1874 bayonets are marked in German, “Waffenfabrik Steyr” (Weapons Factory Steyr). The blade is also stamped with what I think is an inspection mark, which is a “C” inside a recessed diamond? The blued steel scabbard is in excellent un-dented condition and is semi-oval with a ball finial. It has some light surface pitting to the finish and it’s stamped at the top with two possible inspection marks and a a mis-matched serial no. 71400. The blade measures 21.5” (52cm) and the bayonet itself 25.4” (64.5cm) long. It weighs a heavy 820g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Barrel Match Holder made from Teak of H.M.S. WARSPITE c1947 Here on offer is a genuine piece of teak wood from H.M.S. WARSPITE made into a ribbed barrel shaped match holder. It has a quality brass plaque pinned to the front, which reads: FROM THE TEAK OF H.M.S. WARSPITE The barrel measures 1.75” (4.5cm) diameter at its widest point by 2” (5.1cm) high. It weighs 26g. Some history relating to this great ship follows: HMS WARSPITE When she was launched in 1913 the use of oil as fuel and untried 15-inch guns were revolutionary concepts in the naval arms race between Britain and Germany, a considerable risk for Winston Churchill, then First Lord of the Admiralty, and Admiral John Fisher who had advocated the design. In The Great War Warspite and her sisters were enrolled in the 5th Battle Squadron under Rear-Admiral Hugh Evan-Thomas. They were temporarily attached to Admiral Beatty's Battle cruiser Fleet and except Queen Elizabeth (which was in dock) they all fought in the Battle of Jutland in 1916. This was their only major engagement during the war and the only major engagement of the fleets for that matter. Warspite took some severe beating at the battle. 13 hits from heavy calibre weapons weren’t enough to sink her but she was relieved of duty before the end of the battle and made for port to undergo much needed repairs. They all survived the post-war cut downs and were refitted several times during the inter wars years. Especially Warspite, which underwent extensive reconstructions. During WWII Warspite earned no less than 14 battle honours. In the Second Battle of Narvik Warspite’s airplane not only spotted for the artillery but also managed to sink a German submarine. This was the first case where a ship borne aircraft achieved such a feat and the only case when launched from a battleship. She participated in multiple theatres and was severely damaged several times. Most noteworthy was a spectacular German attack with radio controlled dive bombs, which turned the ship into an all but a total wreck. However she managed to stay afloat through the entire war and after 30 years of service she was one of the most distinguished ships ever to serve the Royal Navy. After decommissioning the ship was approved for breaking up. She was towed from Portsmouth but during the journey she broke her towline and ran aground in Prussia Cove where she was sold for scrap and broken up. The barrel is in excellent original condition. A great piece of British Shipping memorabilia! Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Many thanks for taking the time to look.

Battle of Trafalgar 21st October 1805 Bicentenary Commemorative Limited Edition Plate - by Danbury Mint Here on offer is a Battle of Trafalgar 21st October 1805 bicentenary commemorative limited edition plate - by Danbury Mint. The plate is in excellent condition, no chips or cracks. On the front it displays a Battle of Trafalgar scene with HMS Victory and the image of Admiral Nelson. Around the edges are the words: THE BATTLE OF TRAFALGAR 1805 – 2005 “England, expects that every man will do his duty” On the back it reads: Celebrating the bicentenary of the battle of Trafalgar 21st October 1805 Fine Porcelain National Maritime Museum, Royal Observatory Greenwich Limited Edition, Production will cease on 31st October 2005, Manufactured Under Licence, from The National Maritime Museum, London, Copyright @ 2005 National Maritime Museum Danbury Mint. There is no certificate or box with this plate. The plate measures 8.2” (20.7cm) diameter and weighs 320g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Beautiful Antique 18ct Gold Plated Pocket Watch Key with Fox’s Head c1880 Here on offer is a fine example of a gilt metal antique pocket watch key with the handle in the form of a fox’s head that is repeated on both sides, circa 1880. The detailing of the foxes heads is superb and even the suspension loop has fine detailing around its circumference. The loop also rotates a full 360 degrees, making it easy to use even when it is attached t a pocket watch chain. The tip of the key has a steel winding pipe that seems to be a size 3-4. It measures 1.3” (3.4cm) long and weighs 4g. The key is in near mint condition, retaining all of its bright (18ct) gold plating. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Beautiful Antique Victorian Silver-Plated Toast Rack by John Round & Son c1863 Here on offer is an antique Victorian silver-plated toast rack by John Round & Son, circa 1863. This fine example of a six slot toast rack is in excellent in fact I would say mint condition and has a beautiful ornate pieced base, feet and handle, that is unusual to find on such period pieces. On the underside it is impressed with: 135 which I believe is the model number. It is also stamped with the silver plate hallmarks, J R & S and a symbol I can’t make out? J R & S is the makers mark, which relates to John Round & Son, of Sheffield, England. This mark was only used between the years of 1863 and 1874. The firm was established by John Round in Sheffield in 1847 as a small familiar workshop attached to his house in Tudor Street. The business proved successful and the firm in partnership with his son Edwin went under the title of John Round & Son (1863). In 1874 the firm became John Round & Son Ltd and in 1886 the business of Ridge, Allcard & Co (Lions Works, Eyre Lane) was amalgamated and John Ridge became the manager. The main factory was the renewed Tudor Works, Tudor Street, Sheffield while various showrooms operated in London. The firm was active at Tudor Works Tudor St (1852-1934) and Pond Hill (1935-1957). The toast rack measures 7.25” (18.5cm) long by 4” (10.1cm) wide and 8” (20.3cm) high. It weighs 480g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Beautiful Boker “Watered” Pattern Damascus I Collector\'s Folding Knife - One of Only 500 Produced c1980 Here on offer is a beautiful Boker Damascus I Collector\'s folding knife with a 320 layer, “Watered” Damascus blade, heavily etched brass bolsters and natural bone grips. Boker in Solingen, Germany produced it in the early 1980’s and I have owned it since new. This knife is a limited edition, being one of only 500 ever produced and is one of the last made, number 492. The number is stamped on the side of the lock-release. This knife is in MINT condition, has never been used and has remained in its original black thick card display case that also contains its original unused registration certificate. It even still has the cardboard outer case sleeve/cover. This is a truly sophisticated Boker folding lock knife with a stunning “Watered” pattern Damascus blade. On the blade in raised lettering is the Boker tree logo and the words: BOKER DAMASCUS I And on the ricasso the words: SOLINGEN GERMANY A great chance to add a truly top quality BOKER knife to your collection. This knife can only increase in value. The knife has an approximate blade length of 3.5” (8.9cm) and a fully opened length of 8” (20.3cm). The knife weighs 190g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Beautiful Cased Antique Hallmarked Silver Card Case by Deakin & Francis sold by Reid & Sons 1876 Here on offer is a beautiful leather cased antique English hallmarked Silver Calling Card Case by Deakin & Francis, circa 1876. This case is in mint condition having been stored in its rich blue silk and velvet lined leather covered case since the day it was made back in 1876. Inside the top lid of the case, in gold lettering is the name of the high-end jeweller’s who sold the case, being: REID & SONS GOLDSMITHS TO THE QUEEN NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE Reid & Sons was established in 1778 in the heart of Newcastle and still exists today, but is now managed by Mappin & Webb. This top quality rectangular silver case has an ornate geometric and floral design finely hand engraved on the obverse and reverse. Also on the front is a vacant central shield shaped cartouche. The edges of the case are slightly curved outwards and have a smooth plain finish. The top section has a side hinge that open to allow access to the case to place calling cards, etc, back in the Victorian era. On the inside lip of the case are stamped the English silver hallmarks, being the Anchor for Birmingham, a Lion Passant for English silver, a young Queen Victoria’s head and the date letter “b” for the year 1876. Next to the hallmarks is the maker’s mark, D & F (in two conjoined circles). This relates to the fine English silversmiths, Deakin & Francis, who where founded in 1786. They still exist today, managed by the Deakin family, being James, Henry and David Deakin. Deakin & Francis silver pieces are eagerly collected and command a high premium in the silver collectors market today. This handsome example is in mint condition, no splits or cracks, no solder repairs. The hinged cover is tight and shuts firmly. Would make a great addition to any antique English silver collection and is extremely rare to find still in its original case. The case measures 3.8” (9.7cm) high by 0.25” (0.6cm) deep and 2.6” (6.5cm) wide. It weighs 53.4g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Beautiful Cased Boker Collector\'s Knife with “Rose Bud” Pattern Damascus Blade by Manfred Sachse Here on offer is a beautiful cased Boker collector\'s knife with “Rose Bud” pattern Damascus blade by Manfred Sachse, circa 1998. It comes cased in a what I believe is a dark burr walnut hinged case. Inside the case is a small certificate of authenticity from Boker along with the original clear plastic bag it came with. The blade has been forged by the famous Damascus forger, Manfred Sachse, from more than 300 layers of steel and iron, producing the impressive Rose Bud pattern. On one side of the ricasso, is the raised text that reads as: BOKER DAMAST On the other side it reads: SOLINGEN GERMANY I have owned this knife since about the year 1998 and it is in unused MINT condition. This is a truly sophisticated Boker collector’s knife with a stunning “Rose Bud” Damascus pattern blade, ebony handle and polished nickel silver bolsters made by the “master” blade maker, Manfred Sachse. A great chance to add a truly top quality BOKER knife to your collection. This knife can only increase in value. The knife has a blade length of 3.75” (9.5cm) and a total length of 8” (20.4cm). It weighs 190g Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Beautiful Collector’s Folding Knife By Weidmannsheil with a Rose Pattern Damascus Blade & Mother of Pearl Grip Plates Here on offer is a truly beautiful example of a Weidmannsheil collector’s folding lock-back knife, with a rose pattern Damascus blade and Mother of Pearl grip plates. I believe that these Weidmannsheil knives were made in the late 1990’s after the late Jim Parker bought the old Weltersbach factory in Germany, along with the Weidmannsheil name. They were made in Solingen, Germany by Hartkopf using Markus Balbach pattern-welded Damascus steel. Markus Balbach is known a well-known producer of high quality carbon based steels. Some of which have been made from exotic, proprietary German steels, such as tank gun barrels, meteorites etc. I have been told that nearly all the Weidmannsheil knives were limited to 50 or 100 of each style. This knife features a 3.25” Rose pattern Damascus steel single edged blade, a blade locking device, plain nickel silver bolsters, brass liners and two perfect Mother of Pearl grip plates. On the front tang it is stamped with the words: WEIDMANNSHEIL SOLINGEN GERMANY and the Boars head logo On the reverse tang it is stamped with: GENUINE DAMASCUS This is a just a stunning knife that has been in my collection for over 30 years and is in mint condition. The knife has an approximate blade length of 3.25” (8.2cm) and a fully opened length of 6.9” (17.5cm). It weighs 110g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Beautiful Cut Crystal Spirt Decanter with a Hallmarked Silver Collar by Mappin & Webb - 2004 Here on offer is a beautiful and impressive hand cut crystal spirt decanter with a hallmarked silver collar by the famous silversmiths, Mappin & Webb, assayed in Birmingham in 2004. The rectangular shaped body and stopper have been expertly cut to provide an ornate reflective decoration. It is in really excellent condition. I can’t see or feel any chips or cracks to any of the crystal and the only signs of usage are some very slight dings on the top of the silver collar where the stopper has been used. Please see my photos. The thick plain silver collar also covers the very top and protects the crystal rim from being chipped by replacing the stopper. It is stamped with the maker’s mark, ‘Mn & Wb’ and a full set of English silver hallmarks. These are; the lion passant denoting English silver, a leopard’s head indicating it was assayed in London and the date letter e for 2004. The makers mark ‘Mn & Wb’ refers to the well-known quality silversmith’s, Mappin & Webb of London. MAPPIN & WEBB HISTORY The origins of the company date back to 1810 (founder Joseph Mappin Sr, 1766-1841) and later as Joseph Mappin & Son. In 1828 Joseph Jr (1794-1841) left his father, entered in partnership with George Arundel (Arundel & Mappin) and continued the activity as Joseph Mappin after the retirement of Arundel (1835). In the same year (1835) was registered the corporate trade mark (a “sun”). At the death of Joseph Mappin Jr. (1841) his elder son Frederick Thorpe Mappin was left as nominal head of both the firm and his three younger brothers: Edward (1826-1875), Joseph Charles (1828-1901), and John Newton (1835-1913). Despite his young age, Frederick proved to be an excellent businessman leading the company with success, initially as Joseph Mappin & Brothers and from 1852 as Mappin Brothers. In 1851 the production was transferred to the new Queens Plate & Cutlery Works, the company participated with its full production to the London Great Exhibition and showrooms were opened in London. In 1857, the youngest brother, John Newton Mappin, became a partner. However, in 1859 Mappin Brothers was dissolved. Edward and Joseph Charles purchased the business and the rights to the name \"Mappin Bros\" and Frederick retired. John Newton founded the new company Mappin & Co, later renamed Mappin, Webb & Co and in 1868 Mappin & Webb & Co. Edward and Joseph Charles tried to forbid to John Newton the use of the name \"Mappin\". They lost their lawsuit but the dispute about the rights to the name continued until the 1890s. Mappin & Webb was active in The Royal Cutlery Works (Eyre Street and later Norfolk Street) with London showrooms at Oxford Street and Corn Hill. Joseph Charles retired from Mappin Brothers in 1873, Edward died in 1875 and in 1890 the business was sold to Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. In 1898 Mappin & Webb became a limited liability company under to total control of John Newton Mappin and his sons, Walter John (1868-1943), Herbert Joseph (1872-1946), and Stanley Arthur (1873-1924). In 1902 Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co sold Mappin Brother to J.N. Mappin who merged the two companies under the name Mappin & Webb (Mappin Bros incorporated) closing the family feud after more than 40 years. At the death of J.N.Mappin (1913) his son Walter John became chairman of Mappin & Webb Ltd succeeded by Charles Eves (1923), Herbert Joseph Mappin (1933-1946) and J. N. Mappin Fraser (until 1959). In 1963, Mappin & Webb merged with Elkington and Walker & Hall to form British Silverware Ltd. The merger was unsuccessful and in 1971 Mappin & Webb factory in Sheffield was closed. Mappin & Webb name survived as a brand of luxury jewellery and silverware. The assets were bought eventually by the Icelandic conglomerate Baugur. When that company declared bankruptcy in 2010, the Mappin & Webb brand passed to Aurum Holdings and is still used today. With the stopper, it measures 9.25” (23.5cm) tall by 3.5” (8.8cm) square at the base and weighs a heavy 1.9Kg. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Many thanks for taking the time to look.

Beautiful Edward VII Court Sword with Scabbard and Ornate Bullion Knot c1905 Here on offer is fine example of British Edward VII Court dress sword that I have owned and case displayed for over 50 years, in my private collection. It retains much of its original ‘fire’ gilt finish and comes with its gilt brass and black leather scabbard and ornate bullion knot. The knuckle bow hilt is made from gilt brass, topped with a gilt pierced Edwardian crown pommel. It has an enclosed silver wire bound grip and scallop shaped guard, mounted with what appears to be a solid silver Edward VII cypher set within laurel leaves. The D guard has been correctly wrapped with a beautiful gold and red bullion knot that is in excellent condition. The straight unfullered 32” long blade is in MINT condition and is etched on both sides with scrolling foliate motifs. There is also an entwined royal cypher or initials that I can’t make out, set with a royal crown above, in the centre on both sides of the blade? There is no maker or distributors mark on this example. The leather and red felt scabbard washers is still in place and have clearly helped protect the blade from any corrosion over the years. The black leather covered scabbard has two ribbed gilt mounts, the upper fitted with an ornate frog stud. Court sword scabbards are always slightly flimsy given their construction and small diameter, but this example is still in excellent sound condition, retaining nearly all of the original gilt finish. The blade is 32” (81.2cm) long and the whole sword measures 37.5” (95.3cm) It weighs a 700g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Beautiful English Silver Topped Cut Glass Oil Decanter by John Grinsell & Sons c1914 Here on offer is an exquisite antique English hallmarked silver topped cut glass oil decanter by John Grinsell & Sons dated 1914. This beautiful shaped small cut glass oil decanter has been professionally wheel cut to form criss-crossed patterns on both sides of the circular shaped bottle. The lipped spout is made from silver and has a clear set of English silver hallmarks, the Lion Passant for English silver (925), an Anchor for the assay office of Birmingham and the date letter “P” for the year 1914. There is also a maker’s mark, J G & S, which stands for John Grinsell & Sons of Birmingham, England. It still retains its original cut glass tight fitting stopper, which is in perfect condition. The decanter is in near mint condition and I can only find a tiny knick to the glass to one side, which is less than the size of a pinpoint! It measures 3.5” (9cm) high (with the stopper) and 2.75” (7cm) diameter. It weighs 250g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Beautiful Large Vintage Real Stag Horn Cigar Cutter – by M.& W.Co. Ltd circa 1950 Here on offer is a stunning large vintage real stag antler or deer horn, cigar cutter, circa 1950. The Deer Antler handle is a beautiful example with a lovely patina and is very tactile to hold. The metal pieces of the cutter appear to made from polished nickel silver and is in full working order with a sprung ‘V’ cutter at the front and two smaller circular cutters, one on each side. The thin cutter arm is stamped on one side FOREIGN and on the other the English reseller M. & W. Co. Ltd who I can’t find any details about? Most of these cutters where actually made in Germany and I believe they used the name FOREIGN in place of Germany as after WW2 people where reluctant to by German goods! This example just oozes quality and it is in really mint condition. The cutter and handle measure 10.75” (27.3cm) long and the cutter “V” opening at the front is 0.7” (1.7cm) diameter. It weighs 210g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Beautiful Les ‘JASON’ Spence - Oil on Canvas Painting of a Masted Ship at Rest on the Sea at Dusk Here on offer is a genuine oil on canvas painting of a masted Ship at rest on the Sea at dusk, by Les Spence, better known as JASON. Les Spence is one of Britain’s most established marine artists. Best known for their mysterious atmosphere and their intriguing storylines within, Spence’s haunting marine scenes are admired by traditional and contemporary collectors alike. This fine example recently surfaced in Cornwall (now his home) amongst a collection of maritime paintings and has a printed-paper cutting depicting JASON and detailing who he is, slotted in the rear of the frame. (also included with the painting). The painting depicts a masted ship at rest on a calm sea in the evening at half-light. There is a small rowing boat alongside the ship and another moored in the foreground. It is signed by the artist JASON, in the lower right corner of the painting. The painting is in a excellent condition with no marks, fading or damage and is presented in a decorative wooden frame with a gilt inner edge Some reference history about Les Jason Spence. Les Jason Spence was born in Cheshire in 1934 and spent his early years growing up in Yorkshire. In 1965 at the age of 31, he gave up his job to devote his time to painting. He had trained and practised as a lettering artist, gilder and interior designer, whilst in his spare time developing the painting style, which as it matured, has made the craftsman also an artist. In 1971 Les and his family moved to Cornwall and over the years his reputation as a leading artist continually flourished. He ran his own gallery in Padstow, Cornwall during the 1980’s before concentrating on painting full time. His many exhibitions include The Royal Society of Marine Artists, The Royal Society of British Artists and had one-man shows throughout Britain. His commissions include The Royal Norwegian Navy, The Royal Marines, The Readers Digest and Westward Television. His work has also been published by six different UK publishers and marketed worldwide in 53 countries. The picture measures 13.5” (34.3cm) by 9.5” (24cm) and the frame measures 16.2” (41cm) by 12” (30.4cm). It weighs 770g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Beautiful Mint Vintage Silver and Marcasite Naval Crown Sweetheart Brooch Here on offer is a top quality vintage Naval Crown sweetheart brooch, which is made of sterling silver and set with sparkling marcasite stones. The silver brooch has been set with lots of bright cut marcasite stones, in varying sizes. The brooch is in mint condition with all stones present. On the reverse it is stamped with the word: SILVER (tests as 925 grade sterling silver) It is also fitted with a double lock pin for extra security. The Navy Crown was first used in Roman times and it depicts ship's sails and sterns cleverly arranged in a crown shape. The brooch measures 1.1” (2.7cm) wide and weighs 4g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thanks for taking the time to look.

Beautiful Seven-String Silver & Enamel Victorian Period French Albertina Pocket Watch Chain Here on offer is a beautiful seven-string silver and enamel Victorian period Albertina pocket watch chain, which I believe was made in France. There are four herringbone and three thicker square section chains that glide through the rectangular slider. It has a detailed raised image of an early steam ship on the front of the slider and an engraved anchor on the reverse. At one end it has a thick circular chain ending with a T-bar. The final ring has the word “GARANTIE” in raised letters, which is French for guarantee. The other end is fitted with a clasp that has what looks to be a French silver mark stamped on the edge. It is hard to make out what it is, but could be a boar or dogs head? I have tested a chain and it seems to be 800 grade silver as used in Europe. It has been made to always hang with a slight curve to the chains, as the top chains are slightly shorter than the lower ones, as shown in my photos. It is in excellent condition with no loss of enamel or damage to the chains. Stretched out, it measures approximately 10.75” (27.5cm) long from the T-bar to the tip of the clasp. It weighs 50g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Beautiful Victorian Boer War Period Projectile Shaped Table Lighter Here on offer is a beautiful Victorian Boer War period ‘warhead’ or ‘projectile’ shaped petrol table lighter. This lighter actually came in a Boer War POW carved wooden box, along with a revolver holster and other POW trench art. To me the lighter looks to have been professionally made, possible by a jeweller and doesn’t appear to be what I would class as POW Trench Art? I could of course be wrong! Who ever made it clearly had excellent engineering skills, in order to produce such a quality piece. The main Warhead section appears to be made from chrome plated brass and has a fine thread in the centre, to which the conical top screws onto. The lower section has two beautifully engraved initials on the side, which appear to be ‘J T’. The whole Warhead section has then been securely fitted to an ornate and heavy solid brass base. With the top section removed you can see the flint wheel and exposed wick. The flint wheel section just pulls out to allow the fuel reservoir to be filled up. The flint section has a screw at the bottom that once removed you can tap out the spring that holds the flint against the knurled wheel. The table lighter is in perfect overall condition and makes a really impressive display piece in its own right. To comply with postage rulings, the lighter will be shipped without a flint or any lighter fuel inside. It measures 6” (15.3cm) high and 2.6” (6.8cm) diameter at the base. It weighs a heavy 475g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Beautiful WW2 Italian POW Made Aluminium Trench Art Cigarette Case Here on offer is a WW2 Italian POW made aluminium Trench Art Cigarette/Sweetheart Case. I have been told that these sweetheart cigarette cases where made by Italian POW\'s captured by the British Forces in North Africa in WW2. Apparently, they were traded for food and cigarettes by the Italian POW’s. The POW Camp at Fayid, Egypt was one of the last camps to have its inmates repatriated in 1948. The cases where made using the aluminium frames of downed aircraft from the North African front. Each case was then individually hand engraved and therefore each one is unique! The front of this fine example has detailed pierced images of a Mosque with red, white and blue circular windows and red doors, set against a blue sky. The back of the case has an image of Africa in the middle, beautifully engraved with a palm tree in the centre. What is unusual with this example is the back has been inset with strips of very fine black leather or possibly even fine black shagreen, which puts this case in a class of its own. The rear of the case also has a symmetrical wavy line designed boarder. Inside the case it has detailed symmetrical engravings of lines and diamond shapes, on both of the inner lids. It also retains the original lugs for an elastic strap that would have been fitted originally, to hold the cigarettes in place. The case is opened by pressing an aluminium catch at the edge of the case, which still works perfectly as does the hinge. The case itself is in excellent condition with no cracks or splits, just a few very light surface scratches through use. The aluminium has a nice smooth feel and almost shiny finish. It measures 5.4” (13.8cm) wide, 3.25” (8.3cm) high and 0.6” (1.6cm) thick. It weighs 122g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Beautiful WW2 Period Marquetry Picture of a RAF Bristol Blenheim MK. IV Bomber by J.H. Bacon Here on offer is a beautiful WW2 period marquetry picture of a RAF Bristol Blenheim MK. IV bomber by J.H. Bacon. The picture has been made from sections of different coloured wood veneers, expertly cut and inlaid onto a wooden panel, so as to depict an RAF Bristol Blenheim MK. IV in flight. On the front, bottom right-hand corner, it is signed J.H. Bacon. Then on the back there is a label that reads: J H Bacon Room 7 Block 4 Chalfont Drive N/Ham From what I can find out, it appears that the facility that J.H. Bacon was located at, was a WW2 War Room at Chalfont Drive, Nottingham. Its function was to act as a protected headquarters for the Commissioner, who would in the event of war assume control of Home Defence Region 3. The Nottingham Regional War Room (Region 3) was located within a complex of Government buildings at Chalfont Drive, Nottingham. In 1965 during the cold war years, the War Room became “Regional Seat of Government 3” but unlike at Cambridge and Kirknewton where an extension was added on one side, at Nottingham it was built on the roof. It is now a preserved building and its nuclear bunker is vacant and sealed to prevent access, mainly due to the asbestos in the building. The marquetry picture measures 7.7” (19.5cm) by 6.6” (16.6cm) and weighs 175g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Many thanks for taking the time to look.

Beautifully Engraved Victorian Hallmarked Silver Triple Cigar Case by Thomas Acott & Co. 1894 Here on offer a beautifully engraved Victorian solid silver triple cigar case, by Thomas Acott & Co., of Birmingham, England and dates to 1894. The case has been skilfully made and is perfectly shaped to hold up to three cigars. The outer surfaces have been hand engraved with floral leaves and scrolls and it has a cartouche on the top, engraved with the initials LL in a Victorian gothic style font. On the edge is a release button mechanism that opens the case to reveal a striking gilded interior. You have to apply a little pressure to close the case as it was designed, that ensures the catch stays firmly held in place. Stamped inside one half of the is a clear set of English silver hallmarks, the Lion Passant for English silver (925), an anchor for the assay office of Birmingham and the date letter “U” for the year 1894. It also shows the makers mark, that reads as “TA & Co”, which relates to the English maker: Thomas Acott & Co. of Vyse Street, Birmingham This cigar case is truly a fine quality piece that is in excellent original condition. It measures 4.8” (12.2cm) long and 2.4” (6.1cm) wide and weighs 128g of sterling silver. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thank you for taking the time to look.

Boar War period Royal Warwickshire Regiment Ceramic Ball Shaped Match Striker and Holder by Macintyre & Co, circa 1900 Here on offer is an unusual Royal Warwickshire Regiment antique ceramic ball shaped match striker and holder by Macintyre & Co, Burslem, England. Macintyre & Co grew from the firm of Kennedy & Macintyre in 1860. This piece bears the Macintyre mark that was in use from 1867 and is possibly a Boar War period piece? On the front is the transfer image of the regiments “Antelope” cap badge and motto (honi soit qui mal y pense), applied onto a smooth cream coloured shield. It also has the roman numerals, “VI” that I believe refer to the regiments previous title, the “6th Regiment of Foot”, or possibly just the 6th Battalion? The remaining dark brown ceramic surface has a rough stippled finish which acts as a sticker for matches. The top edge of the rim has some slight nibbles to the finish, but overall, it is in excellent condition. It measures 3” (7.6cm) diameter at its widest point by 2.25” (5.7cm) high and weighs a heavy 380g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Boer War Bisque Figure of a Wounded British Soldier - “A Gentleman in Khaki” Here on offer is a Bisque Porcelain Boer War Souvenir figure of a British Wounded Soldier, embossed on the front "A Gentleman in Khaki" circa 1900. This bisque figure was one type of souvenir depicting the image of the wounded British Soldier from Richard Caton Woodville's painting "A Gentleman in Kharki". The image was a popular one for patriotic souvenirs made during the Boer War and was often combined with the verses from Rudyard Kipling's poem "The Absent Minded Beggar". His rifle is missing and so is his part of his left thumb along with part of his head bandage at the back of his head. Apart from that he is in great condition for his age. It measures 6” (15.2cm) high and weighs 115g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Delivery Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Boer War British Officers Webley .455 Revolver MK 1 Leather Holster Here on offer is a Victorian, Boer War period British officers, Webley .455 revolver MK 1 leather holster. I believe this would have been an officer’s private purchase holster, possibly fitted with some leather straps or loops? There is no maker’s mark that I can see, which is normal with private purchased items. The belt slots on the back have been stitched up many years ago, probably after the officer finished his service. It would have then just acted as a secure place to keep his revolver safe. The front still has the flap strap and brass nipple. The leather stitching is all still in place, even around the circular disc at the bottom. The leather is in excellent condition and is slightly stiff but remarkably retains the outline shape of the Webley revolver that was kept in it. I think it could be used for any of the Webley .455 range or revolvers, with a 4” barrel. It measures approximately 12” (30.5cm) point to point and weighs 135g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Boer War Coin Brooch made from a 2-Shilling Silver Berlin Minted 1892 ZAR Coin fitted in a Silver Brooch Frame Here on offer is a Boer War sweetheart coin brooch made with a 2-shilling silver ZAR (Zuid Afrikaansche Republiek) coin dated 1892, fitted in a silver brooch frame. The solid silver South African Republic (Transvaal) 2-shiliing coin was engraved by Otto Schultz and depicts on the obverse, the bearded bust of President Johannes Paulus Kruger. On the reverse are the South African Republic coat of arms circled by the lettering: ZUID AFRIK. REPUB. 1892 2 SHILLINGS Johannes Paulus Kruger (1825-1904) was a prominent Boer leader against British rule and president of the Zuid-Afrikaansche Republic (1883-1902) which later became the Transvaal Colony under British rule and then the Transvaal Province of the Union of South Africa. The coins of the 1892 issue were struck at the Royal Prussian Mint in Berlin, all others were struck at the South African Republic\'s Mint in Pretoria. The brooch frame tests positive for sterling silver and uses a hinged “V” frame to hold the coin securely in place, but it can be easily removed. My last photo is page 115 from the book BOAR WAR MEMORABILIA, The Collectors Guide, that shows silver jewellery that was made from ZAR coins. You can see two examples of this type of brooch. The brooch measures 1.4” (3.5cm) diameter and weighs 15g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Boer War Coin Brooch made from a 2-Shilling Silver ZAR Coin 1897 fitted in a Hallmarked Silver Brooch Cartwheel Frame c1900 Here on offer is a Boer War sweetheart coin brooch made with a 2-shilling silver ZAR (Zuid Afrikaansche Republiek) coin dated 1897. The coin is fitted into a hallmarked silver brooch cartwheel frame, that uses a locking mechanism that means the coin can be removed as and when required. The solid silver South African Republic (Transvaal) 2-shiliing coin was engraved by Otto Schultz and depicts on the obverse, the bearded bust of President Johannes Paulus Kruger. On the reverse are the South African Republic coat of arms circled by the lettering: ZUID AFRIK. REPUB. 1897 2 SHILLINGS Johannes Paulus Kruger (1825-1904) was a prominent Boer leader against British rule and president of the Zuid-Afrikaansche Republic (1883-1902) which later became the Transvaal Colony under British rule and then the Transvaal Province of the Union of South Africa. The coins of the 1897 issue were struck at the South African Republic\'s Mint in Pretoria. The brooch cartwheel frame, has on one edge of the inner lip, a full set of English hallmarks and an English maker’s mark. The maker’s mark is, “W L” which is the makers mark for William Light, of Augusta Street, Birmingham. The hallmarks are the Anchor for the Birmingham assay office, the Lion indicating it is made from English sterling silver and the year mark ‘a’ for 1900. The cartwheel brooch frame uses a locking bar to secure the coin in place. This thin bar has “PATENT” stamped on it. The brooch also retains its long pin and “C” clasp. My last photo is page 115 from the book BOAR WAR MEMORABILIA, The Collectors Guide, that shows silver jewellery that was made from ZAR coins. You can see two examples of this type of brooch. The brooch and coin are in excellent condition. The brooch measures 1.4” (3.5cm) diameter and weighs 15.3g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Boer War Officers Interlocking Campaign Cutlery Set by W. H. WRAGG circa 1890 Here on offer is a Boer War period officers campaign interlocking cutlery set, circa 1890. My understanding is that W. H. WRAGG of Sheffield, England where well known for making top quality cutlery and offered this style with either rosewood or ebony handles. These sets where a favourites of British officers of the time and appear in many original campaign kits. The wooden handles of the knife and fork are each made of two sections of rosewood that are held together with pewter bands. The handles are stamped with a number, the fork with a 6 and the knife with a 3. This means they are actually a mismatched set, as they should both have the same number. Clearly the the owner had more than one set and has accidentally crossed them over or as the knife has sloping edges to its corners, it actually makes it easier to pull them apart. Therefore this combination of knife and fork my have been intentional? The handles have a full-length slot on one side so the two utensils can slot into each other’s handles for safe and compact storage. The knife and fork themselves are made from polished Sheffield steel and have some slight age related pitting to the metal. The fork prongs are pointed and the rounded double-edged knife blade is in excellent condition with nicks. Slotted together they measure 7.25” (18.4cm) long and weigh 74g. The knife blade and fork both measure 3.25” (8.4cm) long. A rare set to find today, especially in such excellent condition. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Boer War Officers Wooden Handled Campaign Cutlery Set c1890 Here on offer is a lovely Boer War Officers Campaign Cutlery Set, circa 1900. The wooden handles of the knife and fork are each made of two sections of walnut wood that are pinned together and the throat then has a metal collar. The knife and fork blades are made from steel and have a slight greying finish to the metal that would clean up if so required. The fork prongs are still and the knife blade are still very sharp. The wooden handles have a slot on one side so the two utensils can slot into each other’s handles for safe storage. There are no maker’s marks that I can see, but these have clearly been made by a top quality Victorian cutlery manufacturer. I actual acquired this along with a small wooden chest that was from the P.O.W. camp on Bermuda, which was one of may that the British used to intern the Boer Republican fighters, during the Boer Wars. Slotted together they measure 8” (20.3cm) long and weigh 60g. The knife blade measures 3.4” (8.7cm) and the fork 3” (7.7cm). A rare set to find today in such great condition. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched.

Boer War P.O.W. Trench Art Wooden Letter Opener – Pokerwork - MAFEKING 1900 Here on offer is a Boer War hand made, Prisoner of War (P.O.W.) “Trench Art” wooden letter opener. The letter opener is made from a beautiful light coloured wood, possibly a fruitwood? The handle has MAFEKING (actually looks like MAFAKING?) on the front that has been created using a heated rod or pin, to burn the letters into the wood, known as Pokerwork. The top of the blade also has 1900 burnt into it, again using pokerwork. The slightly tapered blade does have some old nicks to the edges, but overall it is in excellent condition. I actual acquired this along with a small wooden chest that was from the P.O.W. camp on Bermuda, which was one of may that the British used to intern the Boer Republican fighters, during the Boer Wars. It measures 8” (20.3cm) long and weighs 26g. The Siege of Mafeking was a 217-day siege battle for the town of Mafeking (now called Mahikeng) in South Africa during the Second Boer War from October 1899 to May 1900. The siege received considerable attention as Lord Edward Cecil, the son of the British Prime Minister, was in the besieged town. The siege turned the British commander, Colonel Robert Baden-Powell, into a national hero. The relief of Mafeking (the lifting of the siege), while of little military significance, was a morale boost for the struggling British. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched.

Boer War Period British 1888 Mk. III Wilkinson Sword Bayonet Shortened to a Close Combat Trench Knife - 1899 Here on offer is an interesting Wilkinson Boer War Period British 1888 Mk. III Wilkinson Sword bayonet that has been shortened to make a close combat or trench knife, dated 1899. This originally started life as a Wilkinson Sword British Pattern 1888 Mk. III Bayonet and I believe these bayonets were originally made for the Magazine Lee Metford and Magazine Lee Enfield rifles. They were used during the Boer Wars and the Boxer Rebellion and were definitely in regular use during the early stages of WW1. At some point the blade on this bayonet has been shortened to 7.9” (20cm), making it a more practical combat weapon. The blade now has a greying and pitting to the finish, but you can still just make out the markings on both ricasso. On one side is the Royal cypher of Queen Victoria (Crown VR), above the date of issue, “4 99”, being April 1899 and the maker’s name: WILKINSON LONDON. On the other side is the Enfield inspection mark, British War Department broad arrow and the bend test “X” mark. There are also a couple of inspection marks on the blade spine, but they are hard to make out. The pommel has had the top offset section with the release button cut off and the muzzle ring has been cut in half, but the short quillion remains as it was. The wooden grip slabs are secured with screw bolts, making this a Mk. III version. Three ring grooves have also been cut into the wood and spine; I assume to provide a better grip. There was no scabbard with this example. The blade measures 7.9” (20cm) long and the knife is now 11.4” (29cm) in total length. It weighs 300g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched.

Boer War Period British Officer’s “Blue Cloth Helmet” Metal Hat Tin – Owned by H.F. Collingridge – 2nd Lt with The Royal Scots Here on offer is a British Officer’s blue cloth helmet metal hat tin owned by H.T. Collingridge, a 2nd Lieutenant with The Royal Scots circa 1900. The tin has an oval maker\'s brass plate, for W. Cater & Co, 56 Pall Mall, London S.W. There is also the owner\'s brass plate engraved with: H.F. Collingridge The Royal Scots. From what little research I have done, it appears he served as a 2nd Lieutenant with The Royal Scots and served in the Boer War. The tin itself has some minor dents but is in great condition for its age, retaining a lot of the original finish, with some slight surface rust. It retains the carrying loop on the top and the metal lid hinge and lock clasp at the front, are in full working order. It measures 12” (30.5cm) high, including the carrying loop and 12.5” (31.8cm) wide by 9.5” (24.2cm) deep It weighs 1.24Kg. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Many thanks for taking the time to look.

Boer War POW “Trench Art” Brass Victorian Ladies Shoe Desk Ornament on Oak Base c1903 Here on offer is a Boer War POW made “Trench Art”, lovely brass Victorian Ladies Shoe ornament on a brass and oak wooden base. This is one of two Boer War POW “Brass Shoe” items that I am selling and they both came in a beautiful wooden POW box from the island of Bermuda, dated 1903. This relates to the South African Boer soldiers that the British interned on Bermuda during the 2nd Boer War. The last prisoners where released as late as 1903. The Shoe itself has been hand cut-out from a flattened thick artillery shell base. The beautifully shaped Victorian Show has been ornately engraved and chiselled to give the effects of the pattern finish on a leather shoe. There is one copper round head rivet near the top, which acts as a stud button on a shoe. The flat shoe has two brass pins soldered on the back that slot perfectly into a thick and heavy rectangular brass plate, that has been mounted on top of an edged oak wooden base. I think this was just made as a fine display ornament, possibly a ladies desk piece? The brass has a lovely mellow tone and the wood has a rich aged patina. A wonderful piece of POW Trench Art memorabilia, from the 2nd Boer War. It measures 6.5” (15.8cm) wide at the base, 4.25” (10.8cm) high and weighs a heavy 570g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Boer War POW “Trench Art” Small Brass & Copper Victorian Ladies Shoe – Paperweight c1903 Here on offer is a Boer War POW made “Trench Art”, small brass and copper Victorian Ladies Shoe shaped Paperweight. This is one of two Boer War POW “Brass Shoe” items that I am selling and they both came in a beautiful wooden POW box from the island of Bermuda, dated 1903. This relates to the South African Boer soldiers that the British interned on Bermuda during the 2nd Boer War. The last prisoners being released as late as 1903. The Shoe itself has been made from a flattened artillery shell case that has a shaped top section copper riveted in place to look like the shoe studs and a copper toe piece soldered in place. There are some marks tapped into the brass to look like the stitching on a shoe. It has an overall age patina finish to the brass and slight watermark on the front, which could probably be polished out if required. A great piece of POW Trench Art memorabilia, from the 2nd Boer War. It measures 4.3” (11cm) wide, 2.75” (7cm) high and weighs 70g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Boer War QSA Medal to 8643 Private H. A. FUNNELL of Royal Sussex Regt with 4 Clasps TRANSVAAL - ORANGE FREE STATE – CAPE COLONY – SOUTH AFRICA 1902 Here on offer is a full size genuine Boer War Queens South Africa (QSA) medal awarded to; 8643 Private H. A. FUNNELL who served with the Royal Sussex Regiment. The medal comes with the correct ribbon, which looks to be a replacement and 4 silver clasps: Transvaal, Orange Free State, Cape Colony and South Africa 1902 The solid silver medal is in excellent condition with a bright finish and just a minor ding to the edge. There is also a scratch mark just from the back of Queen Victoria\'s head to the letter \"E\" The suspension bar still swivels and all four clasps are in great condition. The following information is stamped on the lower rim of the medal: 8643 PTE H. A. FUNNELL. R.SUSSEX REGT The medal is 1.4” (3.6cm) diameter and each clasp is 1.4” (3.6cm) wide. It weighs 47g. A great addition to any Boer War or Royal Sussex Regiment collection and worth further research. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Boer War Queens South Africa Medal to Major H.C. Bulkeley – West Yorkshire Regiment with Cape Colony Clasp Here on offer is a full size Genuine Boer War Queens South Africa Medal (QSA), with one clasp, correctly named to: MAJOR H.C. BULKELEY who served with the West Yorkshire Regiment. The medal comes with one genuine silver clasp for the engagement at: CAPE COLONY The Solid Silver medal is in excellent finely detailed condition with a beautiful dark silver patina. This can be cleaned back to bright silver if required but I will leave that decision to the new owner. The suspension bar and clasps are also in perfect condition and the original ribbon is still in place. The following information is stamped on the lower rim of the medal: MAJOR H. C. BULKELEYW.YORK: RGT The Medal is in excellent original condition with NO edge dings. I have found out the following about Major Bulkeley: BULKELEY, HENRY CHARLES, Major, was born in 1860, son of Major Francis B Bulkeley and Rosanna Marie daughter of Colonel W W J Cockcraft. He served in the South African War, 1900-1; was mentioned in Despatches, and created a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order London Gazette, 27 September 1901 "Henry Charles Bulkeley, Captain and Honorary Major, 4th West Yorkshire Regiment. In recognition of services during the operations in South Africa". The Insignia were presented to him by the King 29 October 1901. Major Bulkeley retired from the Militia, but re-joined and served in the European War, 1914-18, as Temporary Lieutenant Colonel, and was created a CMG in 1918. He married Gertrude Beatrice, daughter of Admiral Hudson, RN, and they had two daughters. The Medal is 1.4’ (3.6cm) diameter and the clasp is 1.4” (3.6cm) wide. The weight of the Medal and clasp is 41g. A great addition to any Boer War or West Yorkshire Regiment collection and worth further research. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Boer War Related Lord Roberts – ‘A Silent Tribute’ Tin Medal and Ribbon Here on offer is a Boer War related, Lord Roberts, ‘A SILENT TRIBUTE’ medal in tin plate with its original ribbon. The front has the image of Lord Roberts surrounded with the words LORD ROBERTS and around the edge on the reverse is the inscription "Made in Lord Roberts Memorial Workshops B'Ham". I believe these tribute medals made in around 1915 in the Birmingham workshops for ex-servicemen and renamed after Lord Roberts died in 1914. The medal measures 1” (2.5cm) in diameter and weighs 3.4g. It is in excellent original condition with a lovely age patina to the metal finish and the coloured ribbon is in excellent condition. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Boer War Related “Trench Art” Small Copper Tray Made from a repair of HMCS NIOBE c1911 Here on offer is a Boer War related “Trench Art” small copper tray made from a repair of HMCS NIOBE back in August 1911. The ship ran aground in July 1911 and it took 18 months to repair her and this tray was made from some of the copper used on the original ship that was removed as part of the repairs. The rectangular tray is in excellent condition and has four round feet made from circular impressions and it is lightly marked on the inside of the tray with: H.M.C.S. NIOBE AUG 1911 There is also a series of decorative lines hand engraved onto the tray. HMS NIOBE was a ship of the Diadem-class of protected cruiser in the Royal Navy. She served in the Boer War and was then given to Canada as the first ship of the then newly-created Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) as HMCS NIOBE. She was built by Vickers Limited, Barrow-in-Furness and launched on February 20, 1897 entering service in 1898. In her Royal Navy service, she was part of the Channel Squadron at the outbreak of the Boer War (1899-1900), and was sent to Gibraltar to escort troop transports ferrying reinforcements to the Cape. On 4 December 1899, NIOBE and HMS Doris rescued troops from the SS Ismore, which had run aground. She saw further action in the Boer War and the Queen's South Africa Medal was subsequently awarded to the crew. She returned to the English Channel, but later escorted vessels as far as Colombo in Ceylon. She and HMS Rainbow were given to the Dominion of Canada to seed the new Royal Canadian Navy (RCN). She was transferred to the RCN on September 6, 1910, commissioning at Devonport Dockyard and reaching Halifax on October 21 that year. She ran aground off Cape Sable, Nova Scotia, on the night of July 30-31 July 1911. Repairs took 18 months and she had a permanently reduced maximum speed as a result. With the outbreak of the First World War she joined the Royal Navy's 4th Cruiser Squadron on the North America and West Indies Station. She was engaged in intercepting German ships along the American coast for a year until as a result of being worn out, she was paid off on 6 September 1915 to become a depot ship in Halifax. The Halifax Explosion of 1917 caused serious damage to upper works, and the deaths of several of her crew. However she remained in use as a depot ship until disposed of in 1920, decommissioned and sold for scrap. She was broken up in 1922 in Philadelphia. A great piece of RN and RCN early Naval Ship memorabilia that served during the Boer War. It measures 6.5” (16.5cm) wide and 2.6” (6.5cm) deep. It weighs 95g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Boer War Trench Art Knife – G W Ratclife – Cape Town c1900 Here on offer is a Boer War, hand made “Trench Art” knife with its original leather scabbard, that I acquired with other Boer War memorabilia. The handle is made up of discs of Bakelite and aluminium that have been shaped and held in place by what looks like a lead alloy top and bottom fitting. The very top has a brass ring and it looks like the knife shaft has been professional rounded off into a secure domed cap. The blade looks to be steel and has been cleaned to a bright finish by its previous owner. The heavy knife fits really snuggly into its brown leather covered scabbard, which still retains its belt loop, which also has a metal stud fixed to the top. The scabbard has two aluminium bands around the main section and an aluminium chape or tip, all riveted into place. The central band has CAPE TOWN stamped on the front and the chape has the original owners name, G W RATCLIFE stamped into the metal. I can’t confirm if a Boer Republican fighter made this or if it was a British soldier serving in South Africa at the time? A rare and unusual knife, that warrants further research. It measures 9.9” (25cm) long in the scabbard and the blade is 5.5” (14cm) long. It weighs 235g. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched.

Boker Damascus Collector\'s Folding Knife with 300 layer Ladder Damascus Blade and 3000 Year Old Bog Oak Wood Handles Here on offer is a beautiful Boker Damascus Collector\'s folding knife with a 300 layer, ladder Damascus blade and 3000 year old bog oak wooden handle slabs. I have owned this knife since about the year 2000 and it is in unused mint condition. This is a truly sophisticated Boker folding lock knife with captivating lines and polished nickel silver bolsters. The refined handle slabs are made from selected 3000 year old bog oak, that has a beautiful and unique pattern to the graining. Inset on the front is a small round metal Boker Tree logo. The real feature of this knife is the stunning drop point Damascus blade that I believe was made for Boker by Manfred Sachse. It is a hand forged 300 layered \"Ladder Damascus\" patterned blade. On the front ricasso in raised lettering is the words: BOKER DAMAST 300 LAGEN On the reverse it has: SOLINGEN GERMANY A great chance to add a truly top quality BOKER knife to your collection. This knife can only increase in value. The knife has an approximate blade length of 3.5” (8.9cm) and a fully opened length of 7.5” (19.2cm). It weighs 119g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Boy’s WW2 Souvenir – Metal Cover from Unidentified Aircraft Brought Down at Meopham, Kent April 1940 Here on offer is an interesting Boy’s WW2 souvenir, being a circular metal cover from an unidentified aircraft that was brought down at Meopham, Kent in April 1940. The front of the metal alloy disc still a label that was stuck onto it at the time, detailing the find as: Unidentified plane brought down at Meopham April 1940 Souvenier No 1 The back of the disc still has all three of its retaining clips, that still show some matt black paint to the finish. I can’t see any maker’s marks or numbers anywhere on it, unless there is something under the label? The disc measures 4” (10.2cm) diameter and weighs 72g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thanks for taking the time to look.

British 19th Century 1856/58 Pattern Yataghan sword bayonet by Alex Coppel Solingen Here on offer is a what I believe to be an antique British 1856/58 Pattern Yataghan sword bayonet that was made by Alex Coppel, Solingen Germany. This example is from a group of bayonets I have acquired, that were stored in a chest for years from a now closed museums donated stock. I understand that it was originally made to be used for the Model 1853, .577 calibre Enfield (2-band) rifled infantry short-musket. I am told that these bayonets were both issued to British units and exported in large numbers to both the Union and Confederate armies during the American Civil War. On one side of the blade, the ricasso has a War Department (WD) “X” stamp, that I think measn it was sold or sold out of service, above a crown and number “13” and a “B” that relates to a B.S.A. inspection mark. On the other side, the ricasso displays an early example of a “scales” stamp which relates to the manufacturer, Alex Coppel of Solingen, Germany. The crossguard is also stamped with an early serial/issue number, 0932. The yataghan style wavy steel blade has a flat spine and broad single fuller on both sides. The blade is double-edged for the last 5” (13cm). The bayonet has seen a “service” life and all the metal fittings including the blade shows signs of light rust pitting/staining to the finish. There are also some nicks on the cutting edge of the blade, but it does retain quite a bright finish. Please see my photos. The grip still retains its two black chequered leather grips that show some signs of wear but are still held in place by three rivets. The press-stud and external spring locking mechanism is currently rusted in place, but is complete and could be freed up. The slightly concave shaped mortise rifle plug-in slot is about 1.25” (3.2cm) long. The bayonet does not come with a scabbard. The blade measures 22.6”” (57.5cm) and the bayonet itself 28” (71cm) long. It weighs a heavy 850g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

British 19th Century 1856/58 Pattern Yataghan Sword Bayonet with Leather Scabbard - Export Version Here on offer is a what I believe to be an antique British 1856/58 Pattern Yataghan sword bayonet with its original black leather scabbard. This example is from a group of bayonets I have acquired, that were stored in a chest for years from a now closed museums donated stock. I understand that it was originally made to be used for the Model 1853, .577 calibre Enfield (2-band) rifled infantry short-musket. I am told that these bayonets were both issued to British units and exported in large numbers to both the Union and Confederate armies during the American Civil War. This bayonet is a typical export example, as it does not bear any markings at all, no British military issue or War Department stamps, or even a maker’s mark. The yataghan style wavy steel blade has a flat spine and broad single fuller on both sides. The blade is double-edged for the last 5” (13cm). The bayonet has seen a “service” life and all the metal fittings including the blade shows signs of light rust pitting to the finish. Please see my photos. The grip still retains its two black chequered leather grips that show some signs of wear but are still held in place by three rivets. The press-stud and external spring locking mechanism is currently rusted in place, but is complete and could be freed up. The mortise rifle plug-in slot has a flat surface and is about 1.25” (3.2cm) long. The bayonet comes with its original leather scabbard with steel mounts. The steel mounts are age pitted but are complete and still each held in place with two tiny side screws. The leather shows signs of surface age cracking but is solid and just has one small split on the reverse. The blade measures 22.8”” (58cm) and the bayonet itself 28.2” (71.5cm) long. It weighs a heavy 1Kg. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

British 19th Century 1856/58 Pattern Yataghan Sword Bayonet with Leather Scabbard - Export Version Here on offer is a what I believe to be an antique British 1856/58 Pattern Yataghan sword bayonet with its original black leather scabbard. This example is from a group of bayonets I have acquired, that were stored in a chest for years from a now closed museums donated stock. I understand that it was originally made to be used for the Model 1853, .577 calibre Enfield (2-band) rifled infantry short-musket. I am told that these bayonets were both issued to British units and exported in large numbers to both the Union and Confederate armies during the American Civil War. This bayonet is a typical export example, as it does not bear any markings at all, no British military issue or War Department stamps, or even a maker’s mark. The yataghan style wavy steel blade has a flat spine and broad single fuller on both sides. The blade is double-edged for the last 5” (13cm). The bayonet has seen a “service” life and all the metal fittings including the blade shows signs of light rust pitting/staining to the finish. There are also some nicks on the cutting edge of the blade, but it does retain quite a bright finish. Please see my photos. The grip still retains its two black chequered leather grips that show some signs of wear but are still held in place by three rivets. The press-stud and external spring locking mechanism is currently rusted in place, but is complete and could be freed up. The mortise rifle plug-in slot has a modified and extended slot that is about 2” (5cm) long, clearly to fit a different rifle during its service life? The bayonet comes with its original leather scabbard with steel mounts. The steel mounts are age pitted but are complete and still each held in place with two metal staples. The lower mount has lost the metal end section and the tip of the blade pokes through. The leather shows signs of surface age cracking but is solid and the stitching has come apart on the reverse. The blade measures 23”” (58.5cm) and the bayonet itself 28.3” (72cm) long. It weighs a heavy 915g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

British Admiralty Pattern Navy Knife with Leather Sheath circa 2008 Here on offer is an issued and used British Ministry of Defence Admiralty Navy Knife with stainless steel blade, rosewood handle and black leather sheath. On the grip, the two rosewood slabs are held in place by two brass pins. Four finger notches have been carved into the front slab to help grip the knife. The polished stainless steel blade has a sharp single cutting edge, which is stamped with the NATO Stock Number: 5110 99 437 5839. It also has the Broad Arrow mark and UTD 08, where I think UTD is possibly the maker and 08 refers to the year of manufacture, 2008. It is complete with its original black leather sheath, which shows some use and has a thick piece of black tape fitted around the top section to hold the stitching in place. The blade measures 4.25” (10.8cm) long and the knife is 8” (20.5cm) in total length. It weighs 105g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

British AIRLITE Petrol Pocket Lighter Circa 1946 Here on offer is an excellent example of an AIRLITE petrol pocket lighter, circa 1946. The lighter’s frame is made from a sold piece of aluminium with rounded edges and a lift arm top cover. Near the base a section of clear orange Bakelite has been inserted. All the metal elements and finely machined together, such that you can’t feel the joins. The arm hinges open to reveal the original lighter wick, and the flint wheel still turns, but the flint has been removed to meet shipping regulations. At the bottom is a large aluminium screw that allows access to the lighter to be refuelled. It is marked on the base: AIRLITE MADE IN ENGLAND REG No 849193 The registered design No. 849193 does date it to 1946/7. There is no lighter fuel (petrol) in the lighter, to also meet shipping regulations. It measures 1.4” (3.5cm) wide, 2.2” (5.5cm) high and 0.5” (1.2cm) thick. It weighs 52g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thanks for taking the time to look.

British Army Sniper Pointer Staff (TIT) for a Lee Enfield No.4(T) Sniper Rifle with Webbing Carry Case Here on offer is a rare British Army ‘Pointer Staff Mk.1’, that I am told was used with the famous Lee Enfield No.4(T) Sniper Rifle. I have also seen reference to them being used on Vickers and Bren machine guns? This excellent example still retains nearly all of its matt black paint finish and folds up perfectly to fit neatly into its original webbing carry case, with working stud button. The front of the case is faintly marked with “CASE POINTER STAFF Mk I” and the reverse has what looks like a reference number, but I can’t make it out. I can’t see any markings on the metal frame itself. I believe a Pointer Staff or Target Indication Tool (TIT) was for use between a spotter and a sniper or observer/sniper pairs. They where used to accurately and silently confirm targets prior to engagement. One observer looks through one iron sight at the target and the other person looks through the other and thus sees the same target. The Pointer Staff is one of the oldest serving pieces of equipment that is still in use today. The design was used from WW2 to the present day and has still been in use in conflicts in Iraq. The case measures 7.25” (18.5cm) long by 1.75” (4.5cm) wide. It weighs 185g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched.

British Military Issued Eickhorn RT III-MOD-RM Rescue Knife used in Afghanistan Here on offer is an excellent example of a British Military issued Eickhorn RT III rescue knife, which, I was told, was used by a British Special Armed Forces soldier in Afghanistan. This knife is the RT III-MOD-RM, is appears to be identical to the current Eickhorn RT III knife, except the handle is totally black. I believe this version of the Eickhorn rescue tool is not available to the general public and is a British issue item only? The knife is an excellent rescue tool and is also used in the private sector by firefighters and rescue organisations. This knifes features include: • 2 plane saw • Partly serrated blade edge • Belt and rope cutter • Glass breaker • Cross guard • Heavy duty screw driver The Blade. The whole length of the specifically rescue designed blade is 13.5cm and it is 4.7 mm thick. For reaching the highest possible effectiveness, the saw blade has been designed to be able to cut in both directions. It has been made with two lines of saw teeth, each on separate blade plate. Saw teeth on different plates are oriented in opposite directions and an additional plane is fastened on the blade with three screws. The second plate is also a part of belt/rope cutter, which is very sharp and enables fast and easy cutting at an angle of 30°. The first part of the blade has a serrated edge. The end of the blade is designed as a heavy-duty screw driver, which can open a wall hydrant (11 mm). On the blade is famous Original Eickhorn “Squirrel” logo with the words MADE IN GERMANY. It also has the specific military issue model reference on the blade: RTIII-MOD-RM The blade is made of martensitic stainless steel 1.4110 which is also known as X55CrMo14. A composition of added alloy materials in 1.4110 is approximately 0.48 – 0.6 % of Carbon, which is about a medium range, 13 – 15 % of Chromium and a content of Molybdenum is between 0.5 and 0.8 %. The blade is hardened up to surface hardness of 56 HRC. The Handle Between the handle and the blade is a very strong cross-guard, designed from protecting the hand when cutting aircraft or vehicle glass, plastics, etc. The handle and the cross-guard are made of fibre-glass reinforced polymer. The core of the cross-guard is made of stainless steel. The shape and the textured surface of the handle enables a firm grip. The side surfaces of the handle are narrow and the top and the bottom are curved with perpendicular notches. The handle has also a lanyard/sling hole. The Glass Breaker The hardened steel glass breaker is located on the top of the knife handle. On this example it has been painted black to provide full dark camouflage when the knife is in the sheath. The Sheath The black and dark military green sheath is made from military grade Cordura. The inner part of the sheath, where the knife is placed is made of steel, which is then covered in Cordura. The sheath has a safety strap with a hook and loop fastening system. The knife is fastened in to the sheath by Velcro straps. The knife inserted in the sheath measures 12.1” (30.6cm) and weighs 415g. It would appear this knife is a rare example to find for sale and would make a great addition to any British Military knife collection. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

British Military Type D Survival Knife dated 1993 with Original Leather Sheath Here on offer is a genuine British Military Type D Survival Knife dated 1993, with its original brown leather sheath. This heavy-duty survival knife has a wooden handle made up of two large Bubinga wood slabs that have been contoured to make the grip and secured in place by three large lacquered copper rivets. The top pommel end of the handle has a hole for a wrist cord. The handle is in excellent condition and has a nice dark patina finish to the wood. On the front it has been stamped with what I believe is a MOD reference number and date: 127 8214 JA 1993 and the MOD broad arrow mark. The 7” (17.8cm) single edged drop point blade is made from 4mm wide, high grade carbon steel with a corrosion-resistant phosphate coating (Parkarised). The blade retains nearly all of its grey parkarised finish and there are some light scratch marks on the sides along with signs of light sharping to the cutting edge. It is complete with its original dark brown leather sheath with integral belt loop and securing strap with press-button catch. The sheath is stitched and fitted with 8 chrome-plated rivets. The blade measures 7” (17.8cm) long and the knife is 12.2” (31cm) in total length. It weighs a heavy 635g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

British No9 Mk1 Bayonet with Scabbard by RSAF Enfield dated 1954 Here on offer is an issued British No9 Mk1 Bayonet with Scabbard by RSAF Enfield dated 1954. This example has an excellent condition clip point, double grooved blade that retains its original finish, with some scabbard inserting scratch marks. It also displays the Army “crow’s foot”” mark near the ricasso. The barrel fixing mechanism is in full working order and the outer finish retains most of its black finish. There is some loss on the highlighted edges on both sides. It is stamped on one side with: NO9Mk1 ED-54 (the E & D are superimposed) Some history of the No9 Mk1 Bayonet: The No9 Mk1 bayonet production started in 1947. Approximately 200,00 No9 Mk1 bayonets were produced at the Royal Ordinance Factory, Poole, from 1947 to 1949. The Poole bayonets are the earliest documented production of the No9 Mk1 bayonet. The pool’s maker mark is the letter “P” inside a circle, followed by the year of manufacture. Production was transferred to the Royal Small Arms Factory, Enfield in 1949. 366,902 No.9 Mk1 bayonets were made at RSAF Enfield between 1949–1956, with an additional 10,000 produced in 1962. The Enfield maker mark is a superimposed "ED", followed by a two-digit year of manufacture. Therefore given the markings on this bayonet, it was made at RSAF Enfield in 1954. The metal scabbard retains all of its black finish and is in mint condition, no dents or splits. Someone has hand painted “PW8” with red paint on one side of the scabbard, which could be the owners initials and regiment? The blade itself is 7.9” (20cm) long and the whole bayonet including the fixing is 10.1” (25.6cm) long. It weighs 475g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

British Pattern 1853 \"3-Band\" Enfield Socket Bayonet (aka Pattern 1853 Enfield Infantry \"Long-Rifle\" Bayonet)

British Pattern M1853 Enfield Socket Bayonet – Relic Condition Here on offer is a British pattern M1853 Enfield socket bayonet in relic condition. This example is from a group of bayonets I have acquired, that were stored in a chest for years from a now closed museums donated stock. The Model 1853 socket bayonet was designed for the Enfield Pattern 1853 Rifle-Musket a British .577 caliber Minie-type muzzle-loading rifle that was also used by both the North and the South in the American Civil War. Sadly, there is no history or documentation about this example, so I can only guess that it was possibly a battlefield or barn find. It has a very corroded finish that someone appears to have applied a rust preservation treatment to, now giving it a dark grey colour. The locking ring is missing and it has some chips to the blade edges but no bends or repairs. This solid Enfield bayonet, used by both the Federals and Confederates, will be an excellent addition to any excavated Civil War bayonet, weapon or general relic collection. The blade measures 17” (43.3cm) and the bayonet itself 20” (50.8cm) long. It weighs 325g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

British Regimental Marked “The Grenadier Guards” WW1 SMLE 1907 Pattern Sanderson Bayonet with Scabbard 1918 Here on offer is an excellent genuine British WW1 SMLE 1907 Pattern Sanderson Bayonet with scabbard, that is regimental marked for “The Grenadier Guards”. The bayonet has bright finish to all the steel hilt fittings. There is just some very light surface pitting and dulling of the metal in small areas. The release button in the pommel still works perfectly and it still retains its original smooth dark wooden grips that are in excellent condition. I doubt the grip screws have ever been removed since it was made! On one side of the pommel, it has been stamped with: G . G which relates to “The Grenadier Guards” regiment. It is also stamped with R. 2769, which possibly refers to a rack storage number in the regimental arsenal? The bright steel blade is just a beauty, no nicks or sharpening to the blade edge. There is just some slight greying of the metal towards the tip, which may well polish out? One side of the ricasso stamped with a Crown over \"G.R. 1907 (Pattern Date) 9 18\" (September 1918 Acceptance Date) and the makers name \"Sanderson\", Sanderson Bros. & Newbold, which is rubbed and you can only just make it out. The other side carries the War Department \'Broad Arrow\' an ‘X’ which is the bend mark and three separate Enfield inspection marks. The scabbard is in excellent condition, the leather is firm and has no cracks or splits and all the stitching is secure. The number 608 is stamped on the top of the throat mount. I can’t see any maker’s stamp, broad arrow or Enfield inspection mark on the reverse of the scabbard, on this example. The chape/throat mounts and frog stud are all still held securely in place by the staples. The metalwork shows some signs of light rust/pitting. This is really one of the finest examples I have seen for a long time and being regimental marked just adds to its appeal. The blade measures 17.2” (43.7cm) long and the bayonet is 22” (55.8cm) in total length. It weighs a heavy 705g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched.

British Special Air Service (SAS) Regimental Blue Canvas Belt and Chrome Plated Buckle Here on offer is an unused SAS Regimental belt and buckle. I believe these where made from 1990 onwards and there is an example of one in the IWM that was worn during the Gulf War. The blue canvas adjustable belt is fitted with a bright chrome plated metal locket buckle, bearing the winged dagger cap badge of the Special Air Service (SASA) Regiment. It is in mint unused condition. The circular buckle measures 2” (5cm) diameter. It weighs 190g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

British WW1 Mark IV Tank - Battle of Cambrai 1917 - Trench Art Letter Opener Here on offer is a great piece of WW1 Trench Art, being an engraved Letter Opener, from the famous battle of CAMBRAI in 1917. The letter opener features a scimitar style sword blade with an angled crossguard, which have been flattened and shaped from the brass of a shell cartridge. On one side of the blade it has been hand engraved with the battle name “CAMBRAI” set in an engraved boarder. On the other side is a hand engraved floral design, set in the same engraved boarder. The handle looks to be an inert .303 bullet/cartridge, that where fired from .303 Lewis Guns on the WW1 Mark IV Tanks. From the cartridge measurements, it appears to be a type 7.7 x 56R British cartridge and it has the following markings on the bottom: R 17 W VII From research the R xx W refers to – Rudge Whitworth Ltd., Tyseley, England. This company represents the only new commercial ammunition manufacturer put into business by the Government as a result of demand in the 1914- 18 war. They received their first Government contract for the supply of Mk 7 Ball ammunition in 1915 and continued to produce until the end of 1918 at their new factory at Tyseley. Manufactured .303 cartridges from 1915 to 1918. The VII refers to Mk. VII Ball and 17 means made in 1917. Some history of the Battle of Cambrai. The World War I Battle of Cambrai marked the first large-scale use of tanks for a military offensive. Led by General Julian Byng, a British force of nine infantry divisions, five cavalry divisions and three TANKS brigades sprung a surprise attack along a 10 kilometer wide front near Cambrai, France, at 6.20am on November 20, 1917. The Tank Corps provided 476 Mark IV tanks (of which 350 were armed) to lead six infantry divisions into the field. The bombardment which accompanied the attack, was carefully timed and took the Germans by surprise. The British also used Livens projectors to shower poison gas on various parts of the front. Although the British tanks and infantry overwhelmed German defenses on the first day, the cavalry exploitation was slow to develop. On Nov. 30, the Germans counterattacked and regained most of the ground lost. Officially finished by Dec. 7, the battle decisively demonstrated the power of tanks and altered the course of future warfare. A great piece of Battle of Cambrai Trench Art that is in excellent condition. The letter opener measures 5.9” (15cm) long and weighs 35g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thanks for taking the time to look.

British WW1 SMLE 1907 Pattern Sanderson Bayonet with Scabbard and Later Canvas Frog Here on offer is an excellent genuine British WW1 SMLE 1907 Pattern Sanderson Bayonet with Scabbard and later Frog. The Bayonet retains most of its original blue finish to all the hilt fittings. There is just some very light surface rust on the front of the pommel and inside the ring of the crossguard. The release button in the pommel still works perfectly and it still retains its original dark wood grips which have a couple of slight dents on the front, but I doubt the grip screws have ever been removed since it was made! The blade is just a beauty, still retaining all of its dark grey finish and the edge is just perfect, no nicks or sharpening. One side of the ricasso stamped with a Crown over \"G.R. 1907 (Pattern Date) 3 17\" (March 1917 Acceptance Date) and the makers name \"Sanderson\" (Sanderson Bros. & Newbold. The ‘3’ for the month is hard to make out. The other side carries the War Department \'Broad Arrow\' an ‘X’ which is the bend mark and FOUR separate Enfield inspection marks. There is also the number ‘23’ which I believe relates to 1923 when this bayonet was reissued. The scabbard is in excellent condition, the leather is firm and has no cracks or splits and all the stitching is secure. The chape/throat and frog stud all remain secure. The metalwork shows some signs of light rust. On the reverse near the top are stamped what I think is an inspection mark, being a Crown over some letters I can’t read and the numbers 77. There are also some letters: H.G.R and another Reign Mark Crown I think, but it’s hard to make out? It is also fitted with a canvas frog, but I am sure this is a later addition, from the WW2 period? This is just one of the nicest examples I have seen for a long time. The blade measures 17” (43.2cm) long and the bayonet is 21.75” (55.3cm) in total length. Inserted in the scabbard it measures 22.75” (57.8cm) long. It weighs a heavy 730g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched.

British WW1 SMLE 1907 Pattern Wilkinson Bayonet with Scabbard dated 1916 Here on offer is an excellent British WW1 SMLE 1907 Pattern Wilkinson Bayonet with its original black leather scabbard, dated to 1916. The Bayonet retains some of its original blue finish to the hilt fittings. There is just some very light surface rust on the front of the pommel and the ring of the crossguard. The release button in the pommel still works perfectly and it still retains its original dark wood grips which have a couple of slight dings on the front, but I doubt the grip screws have ever been removed since it was made! The blade is just a beauty, still retaining all of its dark grey finish. There is some very light surface pitting near the tip, which is actually hard to see. One side of the ricasso stamped with a Crown over G.R. 1907 (Pattern Date) and what looks like 12 16 for December 1916, the Acceptance Date. It is also stamped with the makers name "WILKINSON". The other side carries the War Department 'Broad Arrow' an ‘X’ which is the bend mark and TWO separate Enfield inspection marks. The scabbard is in excellent condition, the leather is firm and has no cracks or splits and all the stitching is secure. On the reverse of the scabbard leather towards the upper fitting it has been stamped with what looks to be a set of three letters, but I cant make out what they are? The black painted chape and throat fittings are in excellent condition and retain most of their black finish. All four staples are in place and there is a very slight movement with the throat fitting which is normal with these bayonets as the blade fits very snuggly into the scabbard and pulls the staples against the leather when the bayonet is removed. On the front of the throat fitting below the frog stud, it is stamped with the letters RE, which may relate to this bayonet being issued to the Royal Engineers? This is just one of the nicest examples I have seen for a long time. The blade measures 17.1” (43.5cm) long and the bayonet is 21.9” (55.5cm) in total length. Inserted in the scabbard it measures 22.4” (57cm) long. It weighs 695g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched.

British WW2 ARP Axe with Black Wooden Handle Here on offer is an excellent example of a British WW2 ARP axe. I believe this axe is an early wooden handled version that still retains all of its black paint finish. The wooden shaft is stamped on both sides with the letters A.R.P. The solid metal axe head is securely held in place with two large metal copper rivets, and retains its black finish. The axe blade still retains a good cutting edge. The ARP or Air Raid Precautions refers to a number of organisations and guidelines in the UK dedicated to the protection of civilians from the danger of air raids during WW2. Government consideration for air raid precautions increased in the 1920s and 30s, with the Raid Wardens' Service set up in 1937 to report on bombing incidents. Every local council was responsible for organising ARP wardens, messengers, ambulance drivers, rescue parties, and liaison with police and fire brigades. The axe measures 13.6” (34.5cm) long and weighs 740g. Here is a great chance to obtain a real untouched example of this type of ARP axe. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Burmese Dha Hmyaung (Knife) that was obtained during the First Anglo-Burmese War – 1824 to 1826 Here on offer is a Burmese dha hmyaung that was obtained during the First Anglo-Burmese War The Burmese dha hmyaung is the small version (knife) of the dha sword. I obtained this knife from a military collector and professional sword restorer in the UK many years ago. Apparently, it was a British “soldiers bring back” that was obtained during the First Anglo-Burmese War. The First Anglo-Burmese War, 5 March 1824 – 24 February 1826, also known as the First Burma War, was the first of three wars fought between the British and Burmese Empires in the 19th century. The war, which began primarily over the control of what is now North-eastern India, ended in a decisive British victory, giving the British total control of Assam, Manipur, Cachar and Jaintia as well as Arakan Province and Tenasserim. The Burmese submitted to a British demand to pay an indemnity of one million pounds sterling, and signed a commercial treaty. This example has a simple plain wooden grip and leather sheath and is the type that were worn by men as everyday utility knives and close combat weapons during the Burmese wars. The more ornamental griped versions were worn as status symbols. It has a plain smooth wooden grip that is connected to the blade by a brass ferrule. The long single edged steel blade has been very well forged and is still razor sharp with a needle-sharp point! There are three narrow groves on both sides and it shows signs of shallow age pitting to the blade surfaces. It retains its hard black leather sheath that shows some signs of use and has a slight hole at the very tip. This is a great opportunity to obtain a battle knife from the First Anglo-Burmese War. The knife has a blade length of 7.75” (19.7cm) and a total length of 12.25” (31.2cm). It weighs 80g Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Cased 1910 Bronze Medal from Royal Society of Arts Manufactures and Commerce awarded in 1921 Here on offer is a near mint example of a cased, 1910 large bronze medal awarded by the Royal Society of Arts Manufactures and Commerce, to Frank Stokes in 1921. It was Designed by Leonard Charles Wyon and the engraver was Edgar Bertram Mac Kennal. The medal was first cast in 1910 and has the image of George V on one side with the wording: GEORG V KING & EMPEROR PATRON MCMX On the other side it has the inscription within a laurel wreath, that reads as: FOUNDED 1754. INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER 1847. ROYAL SOCIETY OF ARTS MANUFACTURES AND COMMERCE Around the edge it has been stamped with the details of who the medal was awarded to: FRANK HERBERT STOKES, INTERMEDIATE EXAMINATIONS, 1921. BOOK-KEEPING. This finely detailed bronze medal is in near mint condition with nice age patina and comes with its original fitted black leatherette case. It measures 2.2” (5.5cm) diameter and weighs 75g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thank you for taking the time to look.

Cased 1933 Royal Air Force Athletic & Cross Country Association Gilt Bronze Award Medal – Team Championships - Open High Jump Here on offer is a fine gilt bronze Royal Air Force Athletic & Cross Country Association Award Medal, in its original dark blue leather cover case. The medal has been very finely cast and the front depicts a standing athletic man wearing a helmet and looks to be having wings attached to him by another bearded man, seated on a rock to the right. Just below the figures the makers name is shown as: PHILLIPS ALDERSHOT At the bottom it is inscribed in raised lettering: ROYAL AIR FORCE ATHLETIC CROSS COUNTRY ASSOCIATION On the reverse it is engraved inside an open-ended wreath of laurel leaves, with the words: TEAM CHAMPIONSHIPS 1933 OPEN HIGH JUMP RUNNERS – UP A/A SERJEANT G.V. The medal still retains its original hard-shelled blue leather covered case with a recessed medal bed. Printed on the silk lining inside the top lid is the famous ‘military award’ maker’s name: F. Phillips Medallist ALDERSHOT" The medal measures 1.75” (4.4cm) diameter and weighs 40g. The medal is in really fine condition with some age patina to the finish. These early ‘higher’ quality medals are now becoming very collectable, especially with their cases. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Cased 1949 Royal Air Force Athletic & Cross Country Association Gilt Bronze Award Medal – Athletic Championships – Individual High Jump Here on offer is a fine gilt bronze Royal Air Force Athletic & Cross Country Association Award Medal, in its original dark blue leather cover case. The medal has been very finely cast and the front depicts a standing athletic man wearing a helmet and looks to be having wings attached to him by another bearded man, seated on a rock to the right. Just below the figures the makers name is shown as: PHILLIPS ALDERSHOT At the bottom it is inscribed in raised lettering: ROYAL AIR FORCE ATHLETIC CROSS COUNTRY ASSOCIATION On the reverse it is engraved inside an open-ended wreath of laurel leaves, with the words: Athletic CHAMPIONSHIPS 1949 HIGH JUMP THIRD The medal still retains its original hard-shelled blue leather covered case with a recessed medal bed. Printed on the silk lining inside the top lid is the famous ‘military award’ maker’s name: F. Phillips Medallist ALDERSHOT" The medal measures 1.5” (3.8cm) diameter and weighs 25g. The medal is in really fine condition with some age patina to the finish. These early ‘higher’ quality medals are now becoming very collectable, especially with their cases. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Cased 1991 Boker Annual Damascus Collector\'s Jahresmesser Hunter Folding Knife – No.739 of 999 Here on offer is a beautiful 1991 Boker annual Damascus collector\'s Jahresmesser hunter folding knife, with its original wooden case. This knife is a limited edition piece, being No.739 of 999. The number is stamped on the side of the lock-release. The 1991 Böker annual knife features a stunning 300 layer Damascus blade by Manfred Sachse. The grip slabs are made from the extremely precious Amboina wood, which grows in Burma as tubers on ancient trees. Every 10 years one can \"harvest\" the rare tubers - without hurting the tree. The slabs are held in place by three polished pins and it has plain polished bolsters. This knife is in MINT condition, has never been used and has remained in its original wooden case that also contains its original unused registration certificate. On the front of the blade in raised lettering is the Boker tree logo and the date: 1991 And on the ricasso the words: BOKER DAMAST 300 LAGEN On the reverse ricasso are the words: SOLINGEN GERMANY A great chance to add a truly top quality BOKER knife to your collection. This knife can only increase in value. The knife has an approximate blade length of 3.3” (8.5cm) and a fully opened length of 7.4” (18.8cm). The knife weighs 135g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Cased 6\" Smith & Wesson Model 586 .177 calibre - 10 shot CO2 Air Pistol by Umarex Here on offer is a realistic replica of the 6\" Smith & Wesson Model 586 (.357 Magnum) revolver. It has been recreated as a CO2 powered .177 calibre 10 shot pellet gun by Umarex of Germany. I bought this new over 10 years ago and have fired it a few times, but it has spent most of its life in its foam lined, blue hard plastic case. The case does have some light surfaces scratches. It is in mint condition and comes with its original case, cleaning rod and a tin with a quantity of .177 pellets. Please note due to shipping restrictions it does not come with any CO2 cartridges. The case with the gun weighs a heavy 2Kg. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Cased Bristol Education Committee Hallmarked Silver Medal to EDWARD VALE for 6 Years Regular Attendance & Satisfactory Conduct - 1910 Here on offer is an antique Bristol Education Committee, large hallmarked silver medal awarded to EDWARD VALE for 6 years regular attendance and satisfactory conduct in 1910, complete with its presentation case. In the early days of mass schooling in Victorian and then Edwardian Britain, attendance was a persistent issue. Parents often resented having to send their children to school, which often meant forfeiting much-needed income. To improve attendance levels, education authorities rewarded children with medals for a year without any absences. One side of the medal features the detailed image of the official crest for Bristol and the words: BRISTOL EDUCATION COMMITTEE It also has the makers name, VAUGHTONS BIRM in tiny letters. The other side has a laurel wreath with the award details in the centre and a full set of English hallmarks, the Lion Passant for English silver (925), an anchor for the assay office of Birmingham and the date letter “l” for the year 1910. It also shows the makers mark, “V&S.” which relates to the maker: Vaughtons Ltd of Birmingham, England. There are also the words: REGULAR ATTENDANCE & SATISFACTORY CONDUCT The medal was made by VAUGHToNS Ltd, Goldsmiths & Medallists, Birmingham, which is actually printed in gold on the inside of the lid of the case. The outer lid of the case is gilt embossed with the official crest for Bristol and Bristol Education Committee, it does have some wear marks consistent with its age. This large medal is in excellent condition with just some tiny edge nicks. It measures 1.75” (4.4cm) diameter and weighs 44g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thank you for taking the time to look.

Cased Bristol Humane Society Long Distance Swimming Medal Awarded to Albert Hardy in 1909 Here on offer is cased Bristol Humane Society long distance swimming medal awarded to Albert Hardy in 1909. The medal itself is cast from a white metal alloy and comes with its original red leather covered case that has some scuff marks to the exterior. On the obverse, the medal has the following details in raised letters: BRISTOL HUMANE SOCIETY (set in a ribbon) AWARDED FOR LONG DISTANCE SWIMMING TO PUPILS OF BRISTOL PUBLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS One the reverse is: ALBERT HARDY SWAM ¼ MILE 1909 The medal measures 11” (28cm) diameter and weighs 30g. There is actually a web site https://www.lifesaving-and-swimming-medals.co.uk/bristol-humane-society-swimming-medals, that displays a few examples of these medals. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Cased Cornwall Light Infantry Bronze Regimental Sports Medal by F. Phillips Aldershot 1928 Here on offer is an impressive Cornwall Light Infantry, Bronze Regimental sports medal by F. Phillips of Aldershot, with its original fitted case. It was awarded for 2nd place in discus, at the Regimental Sports event, held at Aldershot in 1928. On the front it depicts the entwined initials, C.L.I., of the Cornwall Light Infantry below a crown, which is set in the centre of a ring of battle honour ribbons for the Regiment. On the reverse there is a laurel wreath, with a tide ribbon and the bottom. In the centre it has been engraved with: REGTL. SPORTS Aldershot 1928 Discus Second The medal still retains its original hinged blue leatherette fitted case, that has the maker’s name and details on the inside of the lid. The bronze medal is in excellent condition with some light age patina to the finish. It measures 1.75” (4.4cm) diameter and weighs 40g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Cased English Hallmarked Solid Silver British Military Inter Company Shooting Challenge Shield Medal dated 1911 India Here on offer is a cased English hallmarked solid silver medal awarded to the winner of the British Military Inter Company Shooting Challenge Shield in 1911. The shield shaped medal has been made from solid silver and the front depicts the image of a shooting target set in white enamel, in front of two crossed rifles. At the top is a finely detailed crown set with red enamel and at the very top is a loop ring that is stamped with the Lion Passant. At the bottom is a shield shaped cartouche that is engraved with the competition details: INTER. COMPANY CHALLENGE SHIELD 1911 The back shows some fine engraving work on the crown and is engraved with the winners details: WON BY F COY. 1st C.V.R. SERGT. P.W. THORNBERRY There is also a clear set of English silver hallmarks, the Lion Passant for English silver (925), an anchor for the assay office of Birmingham and the date letter “i” for the year 1908. It also shows the makers mark, “W.J.D.” set in an indented rectangle, which I believe stands for the maker: William James Dingley of Warstone Lane, Birmingham. There is also a Registered Design Rd No. 433165 that dates to 1905 when the design was first registered. The medal still retains its original hard-shelled green leather covered case. Inside it has a green velvet base and there is a metal hanging loop for the medal. Printed on the silk lining inside the top lid is the distributer’s name: J. BOSECK JEWELLER CALCUTTA Therefore this medal was made in England and sold via a jeweller in India back in the early 1900’s when the British Army where based in India. I believe F COY. Refers to ‘F Company’ But I can’t find out what the abbreviations 1st C.V.R. relate to and I can’t trace Sergeant P.W. Thornberry. If anybody can help, please drop me an email. It measures 1.6” (4.1cm) to top of ring by 1” (2.4cm) wide and weighs 11g. The medal is in mint condition with no damage to the enamel. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thank you for taking the time to look.

Cased Hallmarked Silver Commemorative Medallion - 150th Anniversary (1822-1972) of P.S. AARON MANBY – No.348 Here on offer is a hallmarked silver limited edition (no.348) commemorative medallion, celebrating the 150th anniversary (1822-1972) of P.S. AARON MANBY. The front depicts the image of the steam ship P.S. AARON MANBY with a head of steam, and the French words: BATEAU A VAPEUR EN FER Which translates to IRON STEAMSHIP The reverse displays the raised words: 1822-1972 P.S. AARON MANBY CONSTRUCTED HORSELEY IRONWORKS TIPTON STAFFS There are also a clear set of English silver hallmarks, the Lion Passant for English silver (925), an anchor for the assay office of Birmingham and the date letter “X” for the year 1972. It also shows the makers mark, “V&S.” which relates to the maker: Vaughtons Ltd of Birmingham, England. Stamped into the rim, is the number 348, which I believe is the limited-edition number for production run of 500 medallions. It also comes with its original red leatherette covered hinged metal case. Inside the silk lined lid is stamped with the maker’s name and details: VAUGHTONS Ltd Badges & Medals BIRMINHAM 3. The medal fits neatly into a red velvet lined recessed section of the base. It measures 1.5” (3.8cm) diameter and weighs 25g. Below is some relevant history that may be of interest. Aaron Manby was born on the 15th November, 1776 and founded and ran the Horseley Ironworks, which began life as the Horseley Coal and Iron Company, with coal mines, ironworks and an engineering factory. Manby and Captain Charles Napier formed a company in France to operate steam boats on the River Seine between Rouen and Paris. Their first iron boat, built at Horseley works was financed by Napier and registered on the 30th April, 1822 as ‘Manby’, although it was generally known as the ‘Aaron Manby’.formed the steamboat operating company in France, with Captain Charles Napier, who had the idea of operating steamships on the Seine. They were assisted by Charles Manby in the design of an iron paddle steamer to operate on the Seine. It was patented in France and built at Horseley, before sailing to France. The boat was 106 feet 10 inches long, and 17 feet 2 inches wide. The flat-bottomed hull was made from ¼ inch thick iron plate fastened to iron ribs and powered by a 32 horsepower, two-cylinder oscillating steam engine. The cylinders were 27 inches in diameter with a stroke of 3 feet. The steam was 2 lbs above atmospheric pressure and the funnel was 47 feet high. The paddles were of a type designed by the Irish engineer, John Oldham. They had a radius of 6 feet and were 2½ feet wide. The top speed was about 9 knots and the draught was one foot less than any other contemporary steamboat. After completion, the boat was transported in pieces by canal to Rotherhithe and assembled at the Surrey Canal Dock. The boat was then registered on the 30th April, 1822 under the name of ‘Manby’, but was generally known as the Aaron Manby. After trials on the River Thames, the ship sailed to Rouen via Boulogne, captained by Charles Napier, with Charles Manby on board as ship’s engineer. The ship arrived at Boulogne on the 18th May, before reaching Rouen on the 27th or 28th May. It then sailed along the Seine to reach Paris on the 10th June, 1822. It carried passengers and a cargo of iron castings and linseed. It was the first iron ship to go to sea. The ship made other voyages along the channel but was mainly used for pleasure trips along the River Seine. Unfortunately, Napier and Manby’s sailing company was declared bankrupt in 1827. The paddle steamer Aaron Manby was sold in 1830, along with the company\'s other boats, to a French consortium \"Compagnie des bateaux a vapeur en fer\". The Aaron Manby then operated on the River Loire until the 1850s. It was broken up for scrap in 1855. In 1972 the Black Country Society produced bronze and silver medallions to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the building of the Aaron Manby. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thank you for taking the time to look.

Cased Limited Edition Replica 16th Century Swiss Dagger by KLÖTZLI of Burgdorf, Bern, Switzerland 1991 Here on offer is a cased limited edition replica 16th century Swiss dagger made by the famous Swiss knife maker, KLÖTZLI of Burgdorf, Bern, Switzerland in 1991. This style was also used by the Nazi\'s as a pattern for their SA, NSKK, NPEA and SS daggers and makes an interesting addition to any German dagger collection. KLÖTZLI still make knives today at their workshops and museum in Burgdorf. This knife is a limited edition piece, being No.433 of 1400. The number is stamped on the one side of the blade near the crossguard along with the maker’s name, KLÖTZLI, SWISS MADE. The upper and lower crossguards along with the pommel-locking nut are made of a plated brass and they just fit perfectly with the grip. There is now a very slight age patina to the brass finish on the crossguards that could be removed if so required. The grip itself is made from one piece of hardwood that has a beautiful speckled grain pattern. The large 9” blade is made from a high-grade stainless steel (4034) and is in perfect condition. With a high level of toughness, blades made from this steel will withstand pressure and stress from tough applications. This feature is associated with the high chromium in its composition. This knife is in perfect condition, has never been used and has remained in its original wooden case that also contains its original numbered and signed certificate. The details of the certificate roughly translate as follows: This Swiss dagger is a faithful replica of a museum piece from the 16th century. It is made with great care and craftsmanship in our workshop. 4034 Stainless steel blade Brass and precious wood grip. Knives KLOTZLI Bergdorf, Bern Switzerland It also comes with its original red silk lined hinged presentation box A great chance to add a truly top quality KLÖTZLI knife to your collection. This knife can only increase in value. The knife has a blade length of 9” (23cm) and weighs 370g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Cased Ludlow Grammer School Bronze Senior Relay Sports Medal to R.V. CHEESE 1935 Here on offer is a Ludlow Grammer School, small bronze senior relay sports medal, awarded to R. V. CHEESE in 1935 with its original fitted case. On the front it depicts three athletes running on a track. On the reverse it has the raised lettering: LUDLOW GRAMMER SCHOOL In the centre it has been engraved with the winner’s details: SENIOR RELAY 1935 R.V. CHEESE The medal still retains its original hinged blue leatherette fitted case, that has the jeweller’s name on the inside of the lid: G. H. ROBINSON Jeweller LUDLOW. The bronze medal is in excellent condition with some age patina and light scratches to the finish. It measures 1” (2.5cm) diameter and with the case weighs 42g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Cased Pair of Hallmarked Silver Winston Churchill Centenary 1874 - 1974 Goblets by Toye Kenning & Spencer Limited Edition - 435 & 436 of 500 Here on offer is a cased pair of limited edition hallmarked solid sterling silver “Winston Churchill Centenary 1874 – 1974” goblets, by Toye Kenning & Spencer Ltd. These fine quality limited edition goblets were produced to commemorate the Winston Churchill centenary in 1974. They are individually numbered 435 and 436 of a worldwide issue of only 500 goblets and are highly collectable. Each goblet has a fine gilt finished interior and depicts the raised image of the bust of Winston Churchill fitted to the front, surrounded with the words: CHURCHILL CENTENARY 1874 – 1974 On the back is a clear set of large English silver hallmarks, the Lion Passant for English silver (925), an anchor for the assay office of Birmingham and the date letter “Z” for the year 1974. It also shows the makers mark, that reads as “TK&S” which relates to the English maker: Toye Kenning & Spencer Ltd They are a well-known Masonic outfitters and quality jewellers, of 19-21 Great Queen Street, London WC2B 5BE Underneath the base, each goblet is also stamped with the Lion Passant and the date letter “Z”. They are also hand engraved with the unique limited edition number, being 435/500 on one and 436/500 on the other. The set comes with its original blue leatherette fitted case, with a silk lined padded lid. It is in excellent condition, but does have one of the brass locking clips missing at the front, but the lid is still held closed with the remaining clip. Also included are the individual card certificates for the goblets, each showing their unique numbers. Each goblet measures 5.25” (13.3cm) tall and 3” (7.6cm) dimeter at the top. One goblet weighs 155g and the other 143g of solid sterling silver and with the case they weigh a total of 1Kg. I have to mention that the silver scrap value of the two goblets at today’s prices (28/10/24) is £209, not that I ever envisage them being scrapped, but they do have a minimum precious metal value. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Cased Queen Elizabeth II - Long Service and Good Conduct Medal to D.G. DANIEL – Royal Navy Here on offer is a very fine example of a genuine Queen Elizabeth II version (post 1952) of a Long Service and Good Conduct medal, awarded to D G Daniel, a Petty Officer Writer in the Royal Navy. Writers were primarily clerical, being responsible for legal, pay, welfare and career issues for a crew. When a Royal Navy ship went into action, they could also be utilised with damage control parties for instance, passing vital information to combat floods and fires. The medal still retains its original blue and white stripped ribbon and fixing pin to the reverse of the ribbon. It also comes with its original dark brown leatherette covered hinged case, with a blue velvet and white silk lined interior. The medal edge is engraved with the following details: POWTR D G DANIEL D092531B The medal itself is in very fine condition and retains a slight aged patina finish to the silver, which could be cleaned to a bright finish, if so required. (Please see my photos) This example has the narrow (37mm) swivel suspender bar. This is a fine example of this type of medal and it warrants further research into his Royal Navy service number, D092531B. The medal measures approximately 1.4” (36mm) diameter and with the case, weighs 90g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Cased RADO “DiaStar” JUBILE WRIST WATCH WITH 42 ROUND CUT DIAMONDS - 1998 Here on offer is a truly elegant, genuine, RADO DiaStar Jubilé watch with diamonds and it comes with its original box and guarantee, dated 1998. This rare RADO Integral DiaStar Jubile Men\'s watch has hand set Diamond Bezels. Each side features 21 bezel set diamonds for a total of 42 diamonds. The strap is made up of Black Ceramic scratch proof links with IP Gold plated stainless steel. A butterfly style titanium deployment clasp with spring release. The gold plated clasp is embossed with the RADO logo. There is a date marker at the 6 o\'clock mark. The face is covered with sapphire crystal. On the reverse of the face there are markings: RADO DIASTAR SWISS 160.0340.3 SCRATCHPROOF WATERSEALED 02907223 (Serial No.) Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Many thanks for taking the time to look.

Cased Royal British Legion 50th Anniversary Gold Plated Medallion by SPINK & SON Ltd Here on offer is a Royal British Legion 50th Anniversary (1921 to 1971), gold plated medallion, with its original blue case. The top of the blue leatherette covered metal hinged case has the gold lettering: BRITISH LEGION 1921 – 1971 Inside the case lid are the Royal appointment crests and details of the famous English medal maker SPINK & SON Ltd of London. The large medallion has been finely cast in what I think is copper, which has then been finished in a thick gold plating. The front depicts the British Legion badge and the reverse shows a cluster of British legion flags and poppies, with a ribbon with: 1921 – 50th ANNIVERSARY – 1971 The large medallion measures 2” (5.1cm) diameter and weighs 55.3g. The medallion is in excellent original condition with some very slight age tarnish to the finish and minor wear to the outside of the case. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thanks for taking the time to look.

Cased Royal Engineers English Hallmarked Solid Silver Maltese Cross Medal by Vaughtons Ltd - Cricket in Malta 1912 Here on offer is an interesting cased Royal Engineers (R.E.) English hallmarked solid silver Maltese cross medal or fob, by Vaughtons Ltd, Birmingham, England. It was awarded for cricket in Malta in 1912, but I can’t find reference to any such matches or events in Malta, in 1912? The Maltese cross shaped medal has been made from hallmarked silver and the front depicts the raised image of the gothic letters R E, entwined, surrounded by a circle of laurel leaves. This looks like the insignia used by the Royal Engineers on Edwardian EVIIR versions of their cap badges. Above this is the word: MALTA and below the words: CRICKET 1912 The reverse is still blank, but has a clear set of English silver hallmarks, the Lion Passant for English silver (925), an anchor for the assay office of Birmingham and the date letter “O” for the year 1912/13. It also shows the makers mark, “V&S.” which relates to the maker: Vaughtons Ltd of Birmingham, England. Attached to the top is a suspension loop and ring that is also stamped with the Lion Passant for English silver (925). It also comes with its original red leather covered case, which has the following embossed on the top of the lid: R. E. MALTA 1912. Inside the silk lined lid is stamped with the maker’s name and details: VAUGHToNS Ltd Goldsmiths & Medallists BIRMINHAM The medal fits neatly into a velvet lined recessed section of the base. This pre-WW1 medal is truly a fine quality piece that is in beautiful undamaged condition and warrants further research. It measures 1.1” (3cm) square and weighs 13.5g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thank you for taking the time to look.

Cased Royal Navy & Royal Marines Medal – Inter Port Amateur Boxing Championships – Light Weight – 2nd Place - 1932 Here on offer is a very fine gilt bronze Royal Navy & Royal Marines medal for the Inter Port Amateur Boxing Championships 1932 – Light Weight – 2nd Place. The medal has been very finely cast and the front depicts a standing image of Britannia with her helmet, trident and laurel wreath. She is shown in front of a standing lion with the sea and a battleship in the far distance. The words: ROYAL NAVY & ROYAL MARINES CHAMPIONSHIPS Are in raised letters around the outer edge. On the top edge there is the maritime crown with dolphins and the suspension loop. On the reverse there is the image of an anchor, laurel wreath, rope and in the centre a sail shaped crest, with the engraved words: R.N. & R.M. Inter Port Amateur Boxing Championships 1932 Light – weight Second Just below the anchor the makers name is shown as: PHILLIPS ALDERSHOT The medal still retains its original hard-shelled blue leather covered dome topped case, with gilt embossing. Inside there is a shaped recessed medal bed that can be pulled out with the tag at the top and opened up to provide a desk display stand. Printed on the silk lining inside the top lid is the famous ‘military award’ maker’s name: F. Phillips Medallist ALDERSHOT" The medal measures 1.5” (3.8cm) diameter and weighs 34g. The medal is in really fine condition with some light age patina to the finish. These early ‘higher’ quality medals are now becoming very collectable, especially with their cases. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Cased Royal Tank Corps Silver Plate and Enamel Athletic Match Medal for Team Javelin Throwing - 1925 Here on offer is silver-plated, gilt and enamel, Royal Tank Corps medal for team javelin throwing at an athletic match in 1925. The medal has been very finely cast in what I think is copper, which has then been silver plated and finished with coloured enamel and gilt. The front depicts the Royal Tank Regiments emblem and motto on a gilt disc. The outer edges show a laurel wreath with four sections of coloured enamel, depicting the regimental colours. On the reverse it again shows the circular laurel wreath and in the centre is engraved with the words: R.T.C. ATHLETIC MATCH 1925 Team Javelin Throwing On the lower edge is a Registered Design number and the maker’s name: REGd 688456 PHILLIPS ALDERSHOT The Registered Design number relates to the years 1923, which I suspect is the year the medal was made, being engraved a couple of years later for the match. The medal still retains its original hard-shelled blue leather covered dome topped case. Inside there is a shaped recessed medal bed lined with dark blue velvet. Printed on the silk lining inside the top lid is the famous ‘military award’ maker’s name: F. Phillips Medallist ALDERSHOT\" The medal measures 1.1” (2.8cm) diameter and weighs 19g. The medal is in really fine condition with some very light age patina to the finish. These early ‘higher’ quality medals are now becoming very collectable, especially with their cases. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Cased Solid Silver Ilford School Board Medal For Perfect Attendance to Lilly Drake 1899-1900 Here on offer is a cased solid silver Ilford School Board medal for perfect attendance, named to Lilly Drake 1899-1900. My understanding is there are two known types of medals issued by the Ilford School Board. This is the first type, a flower design and was issued from 1898 to 1901. The medal has been very finely cast in solid silver, but does not have any hallmarks or makers marks. The front depicts a flower design to the outer edges and in the centre has the words cast in relief: ILFORD SCHOOL BOARD AWARDED FOR PERFECT ATTENDANCE On the reverse it is engraved with the words: LILLY DRAKE 1899-1900 The medal still retains its original black leather covered case, with a gilt lined edge to the top. Inside there is a recess for the loop ring and it is lined with dark green velvet along with a green silk lining to the inside of the lid. The medal measures 1.5” (3.8cm) diameter and weighs 16.5g. The medal is in excellent condition and has clearly been protected by being kept in its case for over 120 years! These Victorian quality medals are now becoming very collectable, especially with their cases. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Cased WW2 German Mother’s Cross in Gold by Wilhelm Deumer Ludenscheid Here on offer is a fine example of a cased WW2 period German Mother’s Cross (Cross of Motherhood) in Gold, by Wilhelm Deumer of Ludenscheid, Germany. The two-piece cross is formed from tombac with a gold wash and blue and white enamel work. It is made in the form of a Christian cross with outward fluted arms in semi-translucent blue enamel with white enamel border. The cross has a raised sunburst pattern emanating between its arms and a separate central circular field with white enamel base and black static swastika. This is encompassed by a circular border with embossed Latin script: “Der Deutschen Mutter”, (The German Mother). Reverse has an impressed simulated handwritten script, “16 December 1938”, and facsimile Hitler signature. It still has its original full-length blue and white neck ribbon attached through the top flat shaped loop. The cross comes complete with original silk lined dark blue leatherette formed case. It has a gilt embossed image of the cross on the top of the lid and inside, the maker’s mark of Wilhelm Deumer of Ludenscheid, Germany. I believe the crosses were awarded annually on the second Sunday in May (Mothering Sunday or Mother\'s Day), but also extended to include other national annual occasions of celebration. Therefore, despite its institution in 1938, the first awards were rendered in May 1939. The Mother’s Cross was introduced by Adolf Hitler on December 16TH 1938 as part of a large propaganda campaign aimed at increasing the birth rate. The award was officially designated, Honour Cross of the German Mother, and was instituted in three grades to recognize and reward childbearing German females. The three grades consisted of the bronze cross for bearing four or five children, the silver cross for bearing six or seven children and the gold cross for bearing eight or more children. Criteria for the award included that the parents be of pure German blood, and that the mother was worthy of such an honour. The cross measures 1.75” (4.4cm) by 1.4” (3.5cm) and in the case weighs 46g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Cased WW2 Miniature British Medals - Defence - War - 39 Star - Burma Star by SPINK & SON Here on offer is a superb set of FOUR ORIGINAL British WW2 miniature medals with their correct ribbons mounted on a miniature medal pin bar, supplied by SPINK & SON London. The Four medals are the: The 1939-1945 Star Burma Star Defence Medal War Medal 1939-1945 The two round medals (Defence and War) are SILVER as can been seen from the dark patina that they have. The medal bar has the following details on the back: SPINK & SON Ltd 17-18 PICADILLY LONDON W The medals and bar fit into their original black velvet and ivory silk lined leatherette case that has the SPINK name and Royal crest stamped inside the top lid. The medals are in excellent original uncleaned condition and the case does show some slight wear and staining. The case measures 4” (10.2cm) by 3.2” (8cm) by 0.9” (2.5cm) and weighs 80g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched.

Cast Metal Vintage Car Badge - Devon Vintage Car Club Here on offer is a great example of a heavy solid cast metal alloy, Devon Vintage Car Club badge, circa 1930. The badge depicts the raised image of the front of a vintage car, with the outline of the county of Devon behind and is surrounded by the words: DEVON VINTAGE CAR CLUB The badge has a bright silver finish, possibly made from nickel silver and is in excellent condition. There are no maker’s details or issue number on the back, just two fixing holes at the bottom. It measures 4.75” (12cm) high by 3.9” (10cm) and weighs 260g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Charming Antique Victorian Brass Vesta Case depicting a Smartly Dressed Frog – “Jeremy Fisher” c1870 Here on offer is a charming antique Victorian brass vesta case depicting a smartly dressed frog, “Jeremy Fisher”, circa 1870. The vesta features a frog who appears to be smartly dressed with a jacket, very much like the famous frog “Jeremy Fisher” depicted in the Beatrix Potter books. The frog’s head acts as the lid of the vesta and is hinged with a nice firm action. There is a striker plate embedded into front of his chest. What is nice about this fine example is it still retains the thin brass webbed feet that enable it be carefully balanced to stand upright. Often these feet get broken off! There are no visible marks on the item and it now has a wonderful aged patina finish to the brass. It is in excellent condition and makes a great addition to any vesta collection. It measures 1.8” (4.6cm) high by 1.1” (2.9cm) high and 0.8” (2cm) thick. It weighs 16g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Delivery Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Charming Original Albert Brenot French Wine Store Display Advertisement Lithography Poster c1928 Here on offer is a scarce original Albert Brenot “Grands Vins De Bourgogne”, store display, French wine advertisement lithography poster, circa 1928. It depicts a cheeky colour image of three young naked children, popping a bottle of wine, with the cork hitting one of them on the bum and propelling them towards the moon! The image is litho-printed onto a thick cardboard base and it still retains the twisted cord at the top that is used to hang it on a wall. It is in great condition with just a couple of light creases to the cardboard at the top corners. This is a rare example of an early vintage French wine advert, with a cheeky image! It measures 17.3” (44cm) by 11.8” (30cm) wide and weighs 205g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Charming Victorian Period – Finely Detailed 17th Century Shoe Shaped Pewter Snuff Box Here on offer is charming Victorian period made, 17th century shoe shaped pewter snuff box. These shoe snuff boxes are believed to have been made in the Victorian period as faithful representations of late 17th and early 18th century shoes. Made in pewter rather than wood allowed the craftsmen to add far more detail than would otherwise be possible. They are such good models that they have been included in collections of shoes by specialist collectors. This fine pewter example has an ornate hinged lid with a foliate swirling border. The body is covered in engine-turning style basket weave motif with fastening studs depicted on the front and a low wedge heal at the back. What I love about this shoe is the fine detailing of the tread and hob nails on the sole and heal, which is unusual. I am led to believe this is possibly a model of a man\'s shoe from about 1680? There are no maker’s marks or stamps on the shoe that I can see but I think it is British or possibly French in origin? It is in excellent condition, retaining the fine detail to the engraving. There are just some very shallow dings to the lid and body of the shoe. It measures 3.6” (9.1cm) long and 1.1” (2.9cm) high and weighs 60g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thanks for taking the time to look.

Cheeky WW2 Aluminium POW Trench Art Pocket Petrol Lighter with Images of Naked ladies Here on offer is a “cheeky” example of a WW2 period aluminium trench art pocket petrol lighter, a possible POW piece? It appears to be made from aircraft grade aluminium, probably a downed WW2 aircraft? There where a large number of British run POW camps set up during WW2 and many of the inmates would make items that could be sold or traded to soldiers for food etc. The lighter’s frame is made from a sold piece of aluminium with rounded edges and hinged lid cover. There are detailed images of naked ladies on both sides, with a lightly applied cross-hatch pattern in the background. The lid hinges open to reveal the original lighter wick, and the flint wheel turns freely. The flint spring is still in place, it just has the flint missing to comply with shipping rules. At the bottom is a plated screw that allows access to refuel the lighter. There is no fuel (petrol) in the lighter, to meet shipping regulations. The lighter is in excellent condition and will make an impressive and unique addition to any lighter collection. It measures 1.2” (3cm) wide, 1.9” (4.8cm) high and 0.6” (1.4cm) thick. It weighs 40g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thanks for taking the time to look.

Chrome Plated Aircraft Brooch

Chrome Plated Menu Holder from the Sergeant’s Mess of the Royal Marines Barracks at Chatham - 1949 Here on offer is a chrome plated menu holder from the Sergeant’s Mess of the Royal Marines Barracks at Chatham, Kent, dated 1949. The front depicts the image of the insignia of the Royal Marines as used on their cap badges. Behind that is a metal ring and the small gap between the two allows a menu card to be inserted and held in place. Underneath the base, someone has engraved the details about where and when the holder is from: SGTS MESS RMB 1949 CHATHAM The Royal Marine Barracks, Chatham was a military installation occupied by the Royal Marines and located at the Gun Wharf at Chatham in Kent. The barracks were situated immediately to the south of the Dockyard, just above the Ordnance Wharf. The barracks were closed in 1950 and demolished in 1960. Therefore, it is possible that this menu holder was taken as a souvenir by a serving Royal Marine, just before the barracks were closed in 1950. This is genuine piece of Royal Marine memorabilia that is in excellent condition and could now make a great photo or picture stand or holder. It measures 1.5” (3.8cm) diameter at the base and is 1.9” (4.9cm) high. It weighs 50g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

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Cold War Period Romanian Army Officers Dress Dagger - Early Serial No. 0913 Circa 1965 Here on offer is an untouched example of a very early Socialist Romanian Army Officers Dress Dagger that has a very low serial number, “0913” and dates to the mid 1960’s. All the metal fittings are made from gilt brass that still retains some of the protective lacquer. Overall it shows signs of loss to the gilt finish, but this could be polished to a bright finish if preferred. It has a domed gilt brass pommel and the ferrule has a release button on the reverse. The shaped grip appears to be made from a light marble effect plastic, very much like “Lucite”. The smoothly finished quillion turns upward at one end and downward at the other. It has a near mint condition bright chrome-plated plain steel blade with a double-edged diamond cross-section. The very low serial number “0913”, is stamped on the reverse ricasso. The thin brown leather blade/scabbard washer is still intact. The ornate scabbard displays the Socialist Republic (1965-1989) Coat-of-Arms inside a ribbed frame on both sides. The two bands display oak leaves and acorns and both dagger hanger rings are in place. The two scabbard throat screws are still in place and there are no splits or dents to the scabbard itself. The blade measures 8.25” (21cm) long and the dagger is 12.1” (30.7cm) in total length. It weighs 240g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Cold War Period Romanian Army Officers Dress Dagger - Serial No.39768 Here on offer is an excellent example of a Socialist Romanian Army Officers Dress Dagger that has a serial number, “39768” circa 1970. All the metal fittings are made from gilt brass that is still in place and now has a nice aged patina to the finish. It has a domed gilt brass pommel and the ferrule has a release button on the reverse. The shaped grip is made from a beautiful honey coloured plastic, very much like “Lucite”. The smoothly finished quillion turns upward at one end and downward at the other. It has a near mint condition bright chrome-plated plain steel blade with a double-edged diamond cross-section. The serial number “39768”, is stamped on the ricasso. The thin brown leather blade/scabbard washer is still intact. The ornate scabbard displays the Socialist Republic (1965-1989) Coat-of-Arms inside a ribbed frame on both sides. The two bands display oak leaves and acorns and both dagger hanger rings are in place. The two scabbard throat screws are still in place and there are no splits or dents to the scabbard itself. The blade measures 8.25” (21cm) long and the dagger is 12.1” (30.7cm) in total length. It weighs 240g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Cold War Period Soviet Army Officers Dagger Maker Marked ZIK 1950’s Here on offer is a cold war period Soviet Army Officers dagger, with leather-covered scabbard from the 1950’s. The gilt pommel shows the Russian 5 pointed star on the top and the Soviet State Seal of the pre-1956 type, with 16 scrolls for the number of republics in the Soviet Union, on the front. There is a slight scratch to the lower front face of the pommel, that’s has removed some of the thick gilt finish. It has a lovely deep orange coloured Bakelite grip that is in near mint condition, just some fine scratches to the surface. This fits perfectly into a gilt covered ferrule that has the working release button on the reverse. It has a smooth curved round quillion, gilt covered crossguard, which is again in excellent condition with all the gilt remaining. The plain plated blade measures 8.4” (21.2cm) and is in mint condition, with the maker mark \"ZIK\" (in Cyrillic lettering) on the front ricasso and a serial numbered \"NA7842K\" on the reverse. There is no date marked on the blade, but from the pommel and fine gilt fittings this one is from the early 1950’s. It still retains its brown leather scabbard buffer washer. The scabbard is covered in fine black leather, with three full gilt fittings, the large top fitting has on the front the Soviet Star and sunburst in relief and on the reverse an image of the Kremlin clock tower, also in relief. The quality is excellent; typical of Soviet daggers produced before the second half of the 50s (later, the austerity measures and high production demands called for cutting some corners and using cheaper materials - such as varnish instead of gold plating on the brass parts). This dagger is in excellent condition, best I have seen in a long time, truly an outstanding piece. The dagger measures 12.5” (31.7cm) long and weighs 280g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Collectors Ostrich Egg with the Image of Two Ostriches on the African Plain - Hand Drawn by Hugh Dill 1998 Here on offer is a genuine ostrich egg that has the image of two Ostriches on the African plain, hand drawn in black ink by the South African artist, Hugh Dill, of Swellendam, Cape Province. SA. The egg is in excellent undamaged condition and has been mounted on a turned black resin base. The image of the Ostriches and the African Plain is just top quality and Hugh Dill’s images are now becoming highly collectable. It measures 6.5” (16.5cm) high by 4.75” (12cm) wide and weighs 380g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Many thanks for taking the time to look.

Commemoration of Olympic Games 1896- 1984 Collectors Medal - Fencing – Melbourne 1956 Here on offer is a Commemoration of Olympic Games 1896- 1984 collectors medal, that depicts Fencing – Melbourne 1956. There was a whole series of these medals made, that depicted different events that took place in the Olympic Games. This medal is for Fencing that took place in the Melbourne games back in 1856. The medal is made from a metal alloy and has some slight oxidisation to the finish. It measures 1.25” (3.2cm) diameter and weighs 10g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Commemorative FS Style Knife and Leather Sheath by Franklin Mint 1991 Here on offer is a mint example of a commemorative FS Style knife and leather sheath by Franklin Mint 1991. I believe this knife is from the WW2 Combat Knives Collection that Franklin Mint produced back in 1991. These knives are now 30+ years old and now have become collectable in their own right. I have no idea if this knife was sold separately from the WW2 collection with a sheath or whether it has been taken from a collection and had a sheath added too it? The gilt hilt and crossguard seem to be well made from a single heavy casting of metal with the gilt Crown pommel fixing the tang of the blade tightly to the hilt. The grip has a finely machined knurled finish, which retains all of its gilt finish. Under the crossguard it is stamped with: 91 FM and the Franklin Mint logo being a F inside a circle. The mint double-edged chrome plated dagger blade measures 6.76” (17.4cm) and has a central grove on the front side. There is also an etched image of a crown with ribbons and tassels on the front ricasso. This example comes with a well-made 1990’s period black leather FS sheath that has a blackened chape and still has it’s two leather “wing” tags. I think this may well be a genuine modern FS knife sheath? The retaining elastic at the top does not stretch enough to go over the pommel/grip, but the knife sits perfectly in the sheath. The blade measures 6.76” (17.4cm) long and the knife is 11.75” (30cm) in total length. It weighs 300g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Commemorative Gilt Bronze Medallion for the Coronation King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra 1902 Here on offer is a large (52mm) commemorative gilt bronze medallion for the coronation King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra in 1902. On the obverse is the image of the conjoined busts of Their Majesties bare heads facing left. The engraver\'s initials “G.F M.B.Ld” are on the right of the King\'s bust. This relates to George Frampton. The script around the edge is in Latin and reads as: EDWARDVS VII REX ET IMP ET ALEXANDRA REG 1902 On the reverse it depicts the Crown on sun in splendour between two trees on which lay the Scottish lion and Irish harp, the English lion above. Below are the words: IN COMMEMORATION OF THE CORONATION OF KING EDWARD VII AND QUEEN ALEXANDRA 1902 The medallion is in excellent condition, still retaining its fine detailing and there are traces of the original gilt remaining. It measures 2” (5.2cm) diameter and weighs 54g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Commemorative Lead Medallion to John P Holland – H.M. Submarine No.1 (Holland 1) Here on offer is a commemorative medallion that has been made from the recovered lead batteries from H.M. Submarine No.1 (HMS HOLLAND 1). It actually celebrates John Philip Holland (1841 – 1914) the Irish engineer who developed the first submarine to be formally commissioned by the US Navy and the first Royal Navy Submarine H.M. Holland I. The submarine was Launched in 1901, sunk in 1913 and was recovered in 1982 and is now on display at the Royal Navy Submarine Museum, Gosport, England. This example of the medallion has been encased in a clear resin material that has a slightly golden tinge to it. This has actually help preserve the lead in perfect condition, avoiding any tarnishing of the metal. The obverse shows an image of the submarine in the centre and the words: LEAD FROM BATTERIES H.M.SUBMARINE I (HOLLAND I) On the reverse it has a image of John Holland on a submarine turret with the words: TO COMMEMORATE JOHN PHILLIP HOLLAND 1841- 1914 The medallion measures 1.2” (3.5cm) diameter and weighs 36g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Many thanks for taking the time to look.

Copper & Gilt Medal Token Issued to Commemorate Lord Nelson\'s Death Centenary in 1905 by the British & Foreign Sailor’s Society Here on offer is a copper & gilt medal token issued to commemorate Lord Nelson's Death centenary in 1905 by the British & foreign sailor’s society In 1905 the B.F.S.S. (British & Foreign Sailor's Society) was instrumental in the program of events for the Nelson Centennial. A fund was set up known as 'The Nelson Centenary Memorial Fund' and the King, who took a great interest in the Society, allowed his initials, E.R. VII, to be stamped on the souvenirs. The subscribers to the fund were able to acquire medals and badges, amongst other items, for the donations and collections. Copper was also used to make Nelson busts which were available for donations of £50. The remaining copper from H.M.S. FOUDROYANT was also acquired and used to provide HMS Victory souvenirs for the boys and girls of the Empire. The front of the medal token shows Lord Nelson with writing underneath 'Death of Nelson Oct.21, 1805 centenary Memento Oct. 21, 1905'. Edging reads 'Presented by British & Foreign Sailors Society - Containing Victory copper From Lords of the Admiralty'. The reverse shows a ship with writing underneath 'Victory Trafalgar Oct. 21, 1805'. Wording around edge reads 'England Expects That Everyman Will Do His Duty - Thank God I have Done My Duty'. The token is in great condition with crisp and clear images and writing to both sides. There is still a small amount of the original gilt left, please see my pictures. A small hole was drilled into these tokens to allow them to be worn as pendants. It measures 1.1” (2.8cm) diameter and weighs 11.5g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Corgi 1/144 Scale Die Cast 48201 B-17G Flying Fortress \'Bit O Lace\' 48201 Here on offer is a Corgi 1/144 Scale Die Cast model of a B-17G Flying Fortress \'Bit O Lace\' reference 48201. This example is in mint condition and has never been out of its box. It is certified as a 1st issue of the model and comes with its Corgi Classics card with the models details. The box measures 10.1” (25.7cm) by 10” (25.4cm) by 2” (5.1cm). It weighs 590g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thanks for taking the time to look.

Corgi 1:144 Limited Edition (No.0243) Diecast B-17G Flying Fortress USAAF WW2 Memorial Flight 48206 Here on offer is a Corgi 1/144 Scale Diecast B-17G Flying Fortress ‘Sally B’ USAAF WW2 Memorial Flight, reference 48206. It is the 25th anniversary edition in the colours of 447th Bomb Group. This example is in mint condition and has never been out of its box. It is limited edition model; No 0243 of only 2600 produced and comes with its Corgi certificate and ‘Sally B’ pamphlets. The box measures 10” (25.4cm) by 10” (25.4cm) by 2” (5cm). It weighs 680g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thanks for taking the time to look.

Corgi 1:72 Limited Edition (No.0576) Hawker Hunter F MK6 RAF ‘Black Arrows’ 49802 Here on offer is a Corgi 1:72 diecast model Hawker Hunter F MK6 RAF ‘Black Arrows’ reference 49802. This example is in mint condition and has never been out of its box. It is limited edition model, No 0576 of only 6800 produced and comes with its Corgi certificate. The box measures 9.75” (24.7cm) by 9” (22.8cm) by 3.5” (9cm). It weighs 535g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thanks for taking the time to look.

Cornish Light Infantry Military Glass Paperweight Here on offer is a Cornish Light Infantry, military glass paperweight. The circular slightly concave shaped glass paperweight depicts the crest of the Cornish Light Infantry along with their regimental colours. The base is fitted with a dark blue felt covering. It is in excellent condition, with just s tiny chip to the left-hand top edge, as shown in my photos It measures 3.5” (9cm) diameter by 0.75” (1.9cm) high and weighs 260g. `. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thank you for taking the time to look.

Custom Knife by E. Lyons made using WW2 German SA Dagger Blade with Beautiful Stag Antler Handle Here is a very impressive custom knife that has been created by a skilled knife maker, E. Lyons. He has used a WW2 German SA/SS dagger blade and a beautiful section of deer antler. The whole handle has been made from a large section of deer antler that has been shaped and polished to make a very comfortable fit to your hand. One side has a smooth flat section that keeps the knife blade aligned flat on any level service. The oval pommel top looks to me to be have been made from a large Victorian Agate brooch. The beautifully patterned Agate stone is set and held in place by a silver coloured white metal pebbled frame. The finger guard is made up from a genuine early type SA nickel silver crossguard that has a polished brass spacer and leather buffer washer where it fits to the handle. The blade is clearly a genuine SA/SS dagger blade that has had the motto and maker mark ground and polished out. The polished finish that has been achieved on the blade is just wonderful and it has been professionally etched with the makers name and the fact it is a unique, ‘one off’ dagger. The etching reads as: E. Lyons 1 of 1 I can’t find any reference to a knife maker with the name E. Lyons, but given the true quality of this piece, he is a very skilled craftsman. This heavy knife just fits the hand perfectly and makes a really impressive collectors piece with a WW2 German connection. A knife that your “other half” may happily let you have out on display! ☺ The blade measures 8.75” (22.3cm) long and the whole knife is 15” (38.1cm) long. It weighs a heavy 450g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Custom Knife made using WW2 German SA Dagger Blade with Beautiful Stag Antler Handle Here on offer is a beautiful custom knife that has been created using a genuine WW2 German SA/SS dagger blade and a beautiful section of Stag antler. The whole handle has been made from a section of deer antler that has been shaped to make a very comfortable fit to your hand. The grip has a brass oval pommel and a brass shaped crossguard with a small hole to one side. The blade is clearly a genuine RZM marked SA/SS dagger blade that has had the motto and most of the RZM reference ground and polished out. You can just still make out the R in the circle and below the number 7 and the /. The polished finish that has been achieved on the blade is just wonderful, with a lot of fine cross-graining evident. This heavy knife just fits the hand perfectly and makes a really impressive collectors piece with a WW2 German connection. The blade measures 8” (20.4cm) long and the whole knife is 12.3” (31.2cm) long. It weighs a heavy 295g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Custom Pistol Shaped Damascus Folding Knife by Mr Koobi with Belt Holster Here on offer is an unusual handmade custom pistol shaped Damascus folding knife by Mr. Koobi, with a belt holster. My understanding is that all the Damascus fittings and blade on this knife are made from over 200 layers of 1095 and 15N25 steel. It has a hardness over 58 Hrc on the Rockwell scale. The inner plates are made from polished brass and the edges have been expertly worked, as have the back lever spring and grip spine. The spring is strong and works extremely well with the blade locking securely into place. It comes with a hard black leather stitched holster with a securing strap and press stud. Overall, it is in excellent condition but does show some small dark patches to the finish on the edges of the Damascus steel? However, I would say the knife has never been used and I believe has just been stored in the holster, so the darkening might have been caused where the leather (tannin) has touched the edges? The blade measures 4” (10.2cm) and when closed, the ‘pistol’ measures 5.4” (13.7cm) long and weighs a heavy 495g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Many thanks for taking the time to look.

Customised Bowie Knife with Stag Antler Grip and Leather Sheath – by FAGAN Here on offer is a fine example of custom made vintage clip point Bowie Knife with a beautiful stag antler grip and brown leather sheath, circa 1950. The custom made grip is made from a beautiful solid piece of “forked” stag antler that fits the hand perfectly. Two slices of horn have been shaped to form the tight fit of the grip to the blade tang and brass finger guard. The excellent quality steel blade has a clip point edge and I believe has been taken from a normal FAGAN Bowie knife that where produced back in the post WW2 years. The blade is in great used condition and retains a sharp cutting edge with no nicks and has some overall greying and scratch marks to the finish. On one side of the ricasso is stamped: FOREIGN FAGAN MAKE I believe that these blades where made in Germany just after WW2 for W.H. FAGAN & Son of Sheffield England. Due at that time to the sensitivity of things marked with MADE IN GERMANY at the time, these blades where just marked as FOREIGN. The sheath has been made hand from a tan coloured leather that has been stitched together with thick twin. This is a great example of a customised knife that has been professionally enhanced and is more than likely over 70 year old! The blade measures 4.9” (12.3cm) long and the knife itself is a total of 11.76” (30cm) long. It weighs 140g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Deluxe Set of WW2 German Army Officers Dagger Hangers Here on offer is deluxe set of WW2 German Army Officers dagger hangers. The hangers are in excellent condition and retain a lot of the silvered finish to the metal alloy fittings. The oval buckles and slides retain the fine oak leaf pattern as do the oak leaf sliders. The two lower oak leaf patterned “slider” spring clips are in full working order and retain a lot of their original finish. They are both stamped with D.R.G.M. on the back. The top suspension bar is the deluxe oak leaf patterned type and is stamped with D.R.G.M. on the front. The two straps show some light signs of wear to the front and the velvet backings show some contact rub marks. What is more unusual about this set, is the manner in which the fabric straps are attached to the top fitting. The top of both straps has a crimped metal edging attached and then flat metal loops have been riveted in place through the fabric. I have seen the leather loops before but not these ornate metal loops. Each flat loop has an engraved oak leave pattern and stamped with D.R.G.M. These genuine original and impressive straps have seen some light service and would complement any Wehrmacht dagger. The longest hanger measures 9.5” (24.2cm) from the top bar to the tip of the lower clip and they weigh 70g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Deluxe WW2 German Army Officers Dagger Hangers Here on offer is a great set of Deluxe WW2 German Army Officers Dagger Hangers. The oval buckles and slides have the fine oak leaf pattern and retain some of their original silver finish that has dulled with age. The two lower push-up spring clips are in full working order and retain a lot of their original silver finish on the oak leaf and stippled finish. On the reverse they have the D.R.G.M. stamped mark. The top clip has the deluxe small oak leaf and acorn pattern to the front and a plain reverse. The front has lost most of the silver finish and the reverse has worn back to the base metal finish. The very top front bar shows the D.R.G.M. mark in relief. The two straps have the silver brocade to the front and light brown velvet backings which are in great condition but show some usage wear. The longest hanger measures 11.4” (29cm) from the top clip to the tip of the lower clip and they weigh 75g. This is a beautiful set of Army hangers that will compliment and complete a mint dagger and portepee. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Deluxe WW2 German Army Officers Dagger Hangers Here on offer is a great set of Deluxe WW2 German Army Officers Dagger Hangers. The oval buckles and slides have the fine oak leaf pattern and retain some of their original silver finish that has dulled with age. The two lower push-up spring clips are in full working order and retain a lot of their original silver finish on the oak leaf and stippled finish. On the reverse they have the D.R.G.M. stamped mark. The top clip has the deluxe small oak leaf and acorn pattern to the front and a plain reverse. The front has lost most of the silver finish and the reverse has worn back to the base metal finish. The very top front bar shows the D.R.G.M. mark in relief. The two straps have the silver brocade to the front which show some light loss of the silver finish and some red stains and a slight spilt along the edge. The green velvet backings are in good condition but show some usage wear. The longest hanger measures 10.75” (27.3cm) from the top clip to the tip of the lower clip and they weigh 75g. This is a beautiful set of Army hangers that will compliment and complete a mint dagger and portepee. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Deluxe WW2 German Army Officers Dagger Hangers Here on offer is a superb set of Deluxe WW2 German Army Officers Dagger Hangers. The oval buckles and slides have the fine oak leaf pattern and retain a lot of their original silver finish that has dulled with age. The two lower push-up spring clips are in full working order and retain most of their original silver finish on the oak leaf and stippled finish. On the reverse they have the D.R.G.M. stamped mark. The top clip has the deluxe small oak leaf and acorn pattern to the front and a plain reverse. The front retains most of the silver finish but the reverse has worn back to the base metal finish. The very top front bar shows the D.R.G.M. mark in relief. The two straps have mint condition silver brocade to the front and light green velvet backings which are also mint condition and still stiff. The longest hanger measures 10.75” (27.3cm) from the top clip to the tip of the lower clip and they weigh 70g. This is a beautiful set of Army hangers that will compliment and complete a mint dagger and portepee. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Deluxe WW2 German Army Officers Dagger Hangers Here on offer is a superb set of Deluxe WW2 German Army Officers Dagger Hangers. The oval buckles and slides have the fine oak leaf pattern and retain a lot of their original silver finish that has dulled with age. The two lower push-up spring clips are in full working order and retain most of their original silver finish on the oak leaf and stippled finish. On the reverse they have the D.R.G.M. stamped mark. The top clip has the deluxe small oak leaf and acorn pattern to the front and a plain reverse. The front retains most of the silver finish but the reverse has worn back to the base metal finish. The very top front bar shows the D.R.G.M. mark in relief. The two straps have mint condition silver brocade to the front and light green velvet backings which are also mint condition. The longest hanger measures 10.75” (27.3cm) from the top clip to the tip of the lower clip and they weigh 70g. This is a beautiful set of Army hangers that will compliment and complete a mint dagger and portepee. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Deluxe WW2 German Army Officers Dagger Hangers with remnants of Generals Gilt Finish Here on offer is deluxe set of WW2 German Army Officers dagger hangers. The hangers are in excellent condition and retain a lot of the silvered finish to the metal alloy fittings. The oval buckles and slides retain the fine oak leaf pattern as do the oak leaf sliders. The two lower oak leaf patterned “slider” spring clips are in full working order but and retain some of their original finish. They are both stamped with D.R.G.M. on the back. The top suspension bar is the deluxe oak leaf patterned type and is stamped with D.R.G.M. on the front. The two straps show some light signs of wear to the front and the velvet backings show some contact rub marks. The fabric straps have been looped through the top fitting and stitched in place. These genuine original and impressive straps have seen some light service and would complement any Wehrmacht dagger. The longest hanger measures 8.25” (21cm) from the top bar to the tip of the lower clip and they weigh 75g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Deluxe WW2 German Army Officers Dagger Hangers with remnants of Generals Gilt Finish Here on offer is a great set of deluxe WW2 German Army Officers dagger hangers, that have longer straps than you normally find. Although these deluxe hangers have clearly been worn and have lost a lot of their original finish, they show remains of a gilt wash that was used for Wehrmacht Generals. The fittings on this set are the earlier heavy metal alloy type. The oval buckles and slides retain the fine oak leaf pattern and show small traces of the original gilt finish, as do the oak leaf sliders. The two lower oak leaf patterned “slider” spring clips are in full working order but have lost most of their original finish. They are both stamped with D.R.G.M. on the back. The top suspension bar is the deluxe oak leaf patterned type and is stamped with D.R.G.M. on the front and they have lost nearly all of their original finish. The two straps have good condition silver brocade to the front and light tan velvet backings. The front shows some rubbings wear on the short strap at the very top but the remaining brocade is actually in excellent condition. The velvet on the back shows some contact rub marks. These genuine original Generals straps have seen some service but would compliment any Wehrmacht dagger with similar true service wear. The longest hanger measures 11.5” (29.3cm) from the top bar to the tip of the lower clip and they weigh 75g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

De–Nazified WW2 German Army Dagger with Owner’s Initials and Original Portepee Here on offer is a De–Nazified WW2 German Army Dagger with owner’s initial and original Portepee. The dagger is an excellent example of a later war period dagger, with the dulled finish to the pommel and crossguard. The scabbard retains a thick silver-plating finish to the scabbard, with minimal loss of plating. The dagger is in untouched condition and has a beautiful aged dark patina that I personally prefer to leave but could be cleaned to a bright silver finish, if so required. The 14 oak leaf pattern Pommel is in excellent condition, showing skilled hand finishing to the oak leaves. The Grip is the white solid trolon/celluloid type, with one small chip to the reverse, which is hidden by the port epee. The spread winged Army Eagle crossguard retains its crisp detailing but sadly someone has removed the Nazi swastika and wreath that the eagle would have clasped, to effectively “de-Nazify” the dagger. This was quit common after the end of WW2 and allowed ex German soldiers to still wear or display their daggers. The reverse has a dulled smooth finish and has been professionally engraved with the ‘gothic’ initials of the owner, which I think read as: F L The ferrule has the finely detailed oak leaf design, hidden under the portepee. The nickel-plated plain Blade measures 10.25” (26cm) in length and is in excellent condition with just light surface runner marks and a few slightest pinhead grey spots. A lot of the original cross graining on the blade can still be seen. There is no maker mark or logo on the blade, so I am unsure which manufacture made this example. It still retains its dark brown leather buffer pad. The silver-plated metal Scabbard is dent free and again in excellent condition, with minimal plating loss. It still retains most of the dark background finish to the raised stippling. The throat is held in place by one round-headed screw on the reverse. A correct length silver finished Portepee is still correctly tied in place on the dagger. The portepee does show signs of genuine wear around the gross guard as can be seen in my pictures, but I think it has been on the dagger from the first day it was worn. This is a really good excellent of a later period Army Dagger and although de-Nazified, with the owners initials on the gross guard will still make a great addition to any collection. The Dagger in the scabbard measures a total of 15.5” (39.5cm) long and weighs 355g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

DLV Flyers Knife – Rare Maker - Carl Julius Krebs Here on offer is a rare example of a 1935 model DLV Flyers Knife or Dagger, by Carl Julius Krebs. It has an aluminium crossguard and pommel top, with some light usage wear, along with nickel silver grip rings which are in excellent condition. The black enamel swastikas and discs on the quillion block are again in excellent condition. The dark blue leather covered grip itself is in excellent condition, with just some tiny surface scuffs. The blade is in great condition retaining most of its cross graining and very sharp point! It does have an overall light grey speckling and some light runner marks, but is still a stunning crisp blade! The blue leather throat washer is still in place under the cross-guard. The dark blue leather covered scabbard is in just excellent condition, no surface wear, rips or splits. The nickel silver upper and lower scabbard fittings show some loss of plating, but are not dented or split. The scabbard throat is perfect and the original scabbard screws are in place. It also still retains its short fixed leather hanger and nickel silver clip. The clip has some loss of plating, the spring still works and it has a maker’s “A” stamp on the reverse along with DRGM. There are no waffenamt, DLV symbols or NSFK wings on the scabbard throat or gross guard, which is unusual in its own right. If you are looking for a rare DLV Knife/Dagger, this is a beautiful crisp example. The blade measures 7” (17.7cm) and the Knife/Dagger itself 12.1” (31cm). Inserted in the scabbard it measures 13.25” (33.6cm). Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched.

DLV Officers Dagger with Original Leather Covered Scabbard and Hanging Chain by Rare Maker HERM KONJUNG A.G. Here on offer is a DLV Officers dagger with its original blue leather covered scabbard and hanging chain by a rare maker, HERM KONJUMG A.G. circa 1935. I must firstly acknowledge the edged weapon expert, Thomas Whittman for the research he has undertaken to correctly document the existence of this very short production dagger. This is covered in Chapter 3 of his excellent reference book; Exploring the Dress Daggers of the German Luftwaffe. These types of daggers have also been referred to as transitional DLV/1st Pattern Luftwaffe Officers daggers. Whittman points out the two differences between a DLV dagger and a 1st Pattern Luftwaffe dagger are: 1) The scabbard shell is usually made from a leather covered composition cardboard material and the scabbard fittings are retained with large staples. 2) If the dagger does not have the Waffen-Amt inspector stamp, it is a DLV Officers dagger. The inspection marks only appeared on 1st Pattern Luftwaffe daggers. Therefore, I am pleased to say this example “ticks” both boxes and is therefore a genuine DLV Officers dagger. It seems to have solid nickel silver fittings throughout, which now some age (golden) patination. The pommel and crossguard have the early-stylised gilt/brass swastikas that have loss most of the light gilt finish. The Moroccan blue leather grip is in great condition but does have some scuffs on the high pints on both sides. It retains its original grip wire which is still held tightly in place. The nickel-plated blade is in excellent condition, retaining its mirror bright finish. It just shows some slight loss of plating on the edge near the crossguard on one side. On one side of the blade, the ricasso is stamped with a very crisp oval maker mark, being the “reading glasses” logo for HERN KONJUMG A.G. Solingen. It is also still complete with its thin blue leather buffer pad. The dark blue Moroccan leather scabbard is again in excellent condition and still retains all of its original leather that shows just some minor age/usage scuffs and bruising. Interestingly just to add to the proof this is a DLV dagger it has a very slight “push-out or swelling” in the bottom section which is to be expected with these composition scabbards. It is caused by the internal spring –steel metal runners pushing against the soft composition scabbard shell, after 88+ years of existence. All three-scabbard fittings are in excellent condition and they are each held in place by a large nickel rivet to the reverse. The original fitted hanger chains and spring clasp are still in place and in excellent condition. The clip has no makers stamp on the reverse. The short chain has 9 rings and the long chain 14 rings, with no repairs or damage. The blade measures 12.2” (31cm) and the dagger itself 17.75” (45cm) long. Inserted in the scabbard it measures 19.5” (49.5cm) long. It weighs 535g. This is a great opportunity to obtain a genuine DLV dagger by a rare maker, that is in excellent condition and often missing from many collections. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Double Marked SA Dagger by Anton Wingen (RZM M7/51) circa 1939 Here on offer is an excellent example of a Double Marked SA Dagger by the maker, Anton Wingen Jr. The crossguards and tang nut are of the nickel plated type, with some very light surface pitting, especially on the inner edges that touch the wood. The dark wooden grip is in excellent condition, with some very light usage bruises. There is also some slight darkening/staining to the wood where the pitting on the edge of the inner crossguards has leached into the wood. The SA runes disc is mint and retains all its original enamel. The grip eagle is the solid white metal version with some slight wear to the top edge feathers. The scabbard is in near mint condition, completely straight and has the brown painted finish. The scabbard mounts are the bright nickel-silver type and again are in near mint condition. Just some slight dark discolouration to the reverse of the top mount. The front of the top scabbard mounting has a very slight dent in the centre. The hanger loop and ring are still attached but the fixed leather hanger is missing. The lower scabbard ball isn’t dented or split and the whole mounting has a mirror bright finish. All four-scabbard screws are in place and look to be undisturbed. The blade is in near mint condition and has the deeply etched “Alles Fur Deutschland’ motto on the front and retains most of the original blacking to the letters. On the reverse there is a clear circular RZM mark, with the maker id, M7/51 and the date 1939. M7/51 relates to the maker Anton Wingen Jr. Below the date is also a crisp image of a Knight which is the trademark logo for the maker, Anton Wingen Jr. The blade is just gorgeous and in near mint condition, with the bright nickel-plating finish. There are slight scabbard runner “touch” marks on both sides. The blade measures 8.75” (22.1cm) and the dagger itself 13.75” (34.8cm) long. Inserted in the scabbard it measures 14.7” (37.3cm) long. It weighs 440g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Dutch Navy Non-Magnetic Siebe Gorman Diver’s Knife Circa 1960 Here on offer is fine example of a Dutch Navy NON-MAGNETIC SIEBE GORMAN Diver’s Knife, with its original heavy cast brass sheath. After researching on the internet, (please see the excellent information relating to these knives on Divescrap.com), I believe this version of knife is the type used by the Dutch Navy in the 1960’s. These knives had no markings on the brass sheath where the Royal Navy versions had the word “NON-MAGNETIC” cast into the sheath. The pommel is made from brass and the nut fits tightly onto the black “Ebonite” ribbed grip. The Ebonite grip is in excellent condition with very light scratches and tiny digs to its finish. The plain oval brass finger guard and ferrule, complete the hilt assembly. The really impressive 7.8” double-edged steel blade has a bright finish, with some scratches but no greying and it retains a lot of the original cross graining. There is a slight section of pitting near the tip on the front surface as shown in my photos. The maker’s name: SIEBE GORMAN & Co. * is clearly etched onto the blade and the * symbol denotes this knife is NON-MAGNETIC. Both edges have small nicks and they show signs of sharpening during its service life. The heavy sheath has been cast from brass and shows usage nicks and scratches to the finish. The top is fluted and there is a slot in the reverse to retain a leather strap, that is not present on this knife. On the reverse there is also a large copper rivet that secures the internal blade spring to hold the knife firmly in the sheath. The end of the sheath has an oval opening to allow any water to escape. This is an excellent example of a Dutch Navy Divers Knife that is not that easy to find, especially in this condition. The blade measures 7.8” (19.9cm) and the knife itself 13.25” (33.6cm) long. It weighs a heavy 855g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Early 1st Pattern Luftwaffe Dagger by rare maker F & A HELBIG STEINBACH (Kr.M.) with Waffenamt Stamp Here on offer is an early-untouched 1st Pattern Luftwaffe Dagger by a rare maker of this dagger, F.A. HELBIG STEINBACH (Kr.M.). The F. & A. Helbig (Gaesler) Messerfabrik company traces its beginnings prior to 1928. The company had previously been named \"F. & W. Helbig\" for Ferdinand & Wilhelm Helbig, but was renamed after Frieda and Alfred Helbig when he took over later that year. During the Third Reich era, Helbig was actively involved in the production of edged weapons, including: DLV/NSFK knives, Gravity knives, 1st Model Luftwaffe daggers, Luftwaffe swords, SA/NSKK and SS daggers along with HJ knives. Helbig manufactured RZM era knives under the code M7/73 and SS contract code RZM 1163/38 SS. Unfinished SA/NSKK daggers made by August Bickel, were sent to Helbig for completion. The company was located in Steinbach Kreis Meiningen (Kr.M.), Hauptstraße (subsequently renamed Paul-Voigt Straße). In 1945, the town of Steinbach was occupied by the Russian army and the business dissolved. Alfred and Frieda both passed away in 1984. This early example has nickel silver fittings throughout, which all show some loss of plating and dark patination to the remaining plating. The pommel and crossguard have the early-stylised brass swastikas. The dark blue leather grip is in great condition with a dark patina and some brown showing through on the front, with just some tiny scuffs. It retains its original triple twist wire wrap, which is still held tightly in place. The blade is in excellent condition, no pitting, greying or nicks and is complete with its blue leather buffer pad. It has a lightly engraved early makers mark for F & A HELBIG STEINBACH (Kr.M.), without the double ovals and has the official Eagle and 5 Waffenamt stamp. There are signs of light runner marks where it has been inserted into the scabbard. The blade is that mirror bright it was really hard to get some clear photos. The dark blue leather is all in place on the scabbard, with just minor age/usage bruising. The scabbard tip has some “train door” dents on both sides but the middle and top fittings are undamaged. All three fittings show loss of plating but all 5 retaining screws are in place and they would polish up bright if required. It original chain and spring clasp are still in place and in excellent condition. The blade measures 12” (30.5cm) and the Dagger itself 17.75” (45cm) long. Inserted in the scabbard it measures 18.75” (47.6cm) long. It weighs 585g. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched.

Early Deluxe WW2 German Army Officers Dagger Hangers with Leather Tops in Worn Aged Condition Here on offer is a nice early set of Deluxe WW2 German Army Officers Dagger Hangers in worn condition. Although this set is in very worn/used condition, they where clearly loved by their owner and show period stitching repairs to the straps that mean they can still be used as dagger hangers, especially on an aged Army dagger. As all the deluxe fittings are in such good aged condition, they can of course be used as “spares” or possibly remade with some period strapping material, if that can be found. This early set have the heavy metal alloy fittings that have lost some their silver finish and show a darkened aged patina. The oval buckles and slides have the fine oak leaf pattern but have lost some of their original silver finish. The two lower push-up spring clips are in full working order and also retain some of their original silver finish on the oak leaf and stippled finish. On the reverse they have the D.R.G.M. stamped mark. The top clip has the deluxe small oak leaf and acorn pattern to the front and a plain reverse. The front has lost most of the silver finish and the reverse has worn back to the base metal finish. The very top front bar shows the D.R.G.M. mark. The two straps are in really worn condition but still retain some silver brocade to the front. The tops of the straps have worn brown leather fixings, which did give the straps added strength and some officers preferred this type of fixing. The longest hanger measures 10” (25.4cm) from the top clip to the tip of the lower clip and they weigh 75g. These are a genuine early set of Army hangers that will compliment and complete any early WW2 period dagger and portepee. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Early Double Proofed Hitler Youth Knife by Robert Klaas - Dated 1938 Here on offer is excellent original double proofed Hitler Youth knife by Robert Klaas of Solingen and dated to 1938. The nickel-plated hilt fittings show some loss of plating and tarnishing. The Bakelite grip plates are in perfect condition and are still held in place by the two original nickel rivets. The HJ diamond emblem still fits tightly into the grip and just has a couple of light scratched to the surface. The blade is the version with a ricasso and WITHOUT the motto and has an overall lightly scratched finish (which would polish out) to the surface but no deep pitting or nicks in the cutting edge. On the obverse it has stamped the makers mark, being the “twin crane birds” and the name Robert Klaas Solingen. On the reverse is stamped the RZM circle and the code M7/37 (relates to Robert Klaas) with 1938 below. The leather buffer pad is still in place. The steel scabbard has been professionally repainted in a period colour satin black paint and looks really impressive. The original dark brown leather belt loop hanger, fastening strap and working stud fastener are still in place and are in excellent condition. The blade measures 5.5” (13.9cm) long and the knife is 9.6” (24.3cm) in total length. It weighs 270g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched.

Early Luftwaffe Officers Sword with Crescent Hanger by E & F Horster and Unit Markings Here on offer is a very early unit marked Luftwaffe Officers sword by E & F Horster, complete with its original crescent hanger. What is special about this example are the various unit markings on the sword and scabbard that allows it to be dated to the early days of the Luftwaffe. The blade and scabbard are stamped with the number “14”. I think this refers to one of the early Luftwaffe units “Flieger-Ersatz-Abteilung 14”, that was established on 1st October 1935. In addition, there are later unit details beautifully engraved onto the rear of the upper scabbard fitting and under one of the crossguard wings. These reads as: /Flea.47 I This refers to the unit, Flieger-Ersatz-Abteilung 47, which was formed in Stade near Hamburg, on the 1st April 1937, from Flieger-Ersatz-Abteilung 14, hence the link between the two units. Then this unit was redesignated on the 1st November 1938 as Flieger-Ersatz-Abteilung 42, so the Flea 47 markings must have been put on sometime between April 1937 and November 1938. The Roman \'I\' would, I believe refer to the first \'Gruppe\' of this training unit. The commander in 1938 was Oberst Wolf, Freiherr von Bidermann who was promoted to Generalmajor in 1941. Now the details about this “long” sword: The pommel is in great condition, with no dings to the rim. The brass Swastika Sunwheels have a lovely burnished finish to them on both sides and the top edge is engraved with the oak leaf pattern. There is some loss of silver plating on the background of the brass pommels. The grip is made from wood covered with fine quality dark blue Moroccan leather. This shows some surface wear with a several small nips to leather and is complete with tight double wire wrap. The sweeping ‘wing’ style crossguard has the finely detailed feathering on the wings and the central Swastika Sunwheels have the same age burnished finish to them. Some of the plating looks to have worn off but it has a nice dark patina colour overall. The nickel-plated blade measures 28.25” (71.8cm) in length and is in excellent near mint condition with just light surface runner marks. It has a ‘crisp’ E & F Horster makers trademark, and a little Waffanampt stamp on the blade ricasso. It also still retains its original dark blue leather blade washer. The metal scabbard is straight and covered with the same high quality dark blue Moroccan leather as the grip. There are some usage bruises and impressions to the leather finish. The scabbard mounts retain a lot of their silver plating and the four scabbard screws are all in place. There is a tiny shallow ding to the reverse of the top mount. The original leather crescent hanger is still attached to both scabbard rings. It’s a little worn with use, but still very sound. The sword in the scabbard measures a total of 36.75” (93.4cm) long and weighs a heavy 910g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Early NSDAP Enamel Membership Badge - M1/72 by Zimmermann Stuttgart Here on offer is an early NSDAP (Nazi Party) Membership Badge M1/72 by Zimmermann, Stuttgart. It probably dates from the 1930s and is made of Tombak or a similar brass alloy that now has a great aged patina. The enamel on the front is nearly perfect, with no chips or cracks, just some light scratch marks. The translucent red enamel reveals the pebbled pattern that surrounds the lettering. The reverse has a pin plate and pin that is complete and functional. It is marked with the circular “RZM” logo of the Reichszeugmeisterei and the maker M1/72 RZM, that relates to Fritz Zimmermann of Stuttgart, Germany. This early badge is a fine example and in excellent condition. It measures 0.9” (2.3cm) diameter and weighs 4.6g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thanks for taking the time to look.

Early Pre WW2 Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve RAFVR Silver Lapel Badge No.4395 Here on offer is a rare early example of an original and pre WW2 Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve “RAFVR”, numbered silver lapel badge. The badge is made from unmarked silver and I believe it was made by the Royal Mint. On the reverse it is impressed with an official Air Ministry issue number \'4395\'. As this is a very low issue number, it would have been issued at the start of the RAFVR in 1936/7. It is still complete with its original lapel/buttonhole fitting. It measures 0.9” (2.4cm) high. The RAFVR was formed in July 1936 to provide individuals to supplement the Auxiliary Air Force (AAF) which had been formed in 1925 by the local Territorial Associations. The AAF was organised on a Squadron basis, with local recruitment similar to the Territorial Army Regiments. Initially the RAFVR was composed of civilians recruited from the neighbourhoods of Reserve Flying Schools, which were run by civilian contractors who largely employed as instructors members of the Reserve of Air Force Officers (RAFO), who had previously completed a four year short service commission as pilots in the RAF. Navigation instructors were mainly former master mariners without any air experience. Recruits were confined to men of between 18 and 25 years of age who had been accepted for part time training as Pilots, Observers and Wireless Operators. The object was to provide a reserve of aircrew for use in the event of war. By September 1939, the RAFVR comprised 6,646 Pilots, 1,625 Observers and 1,946 Wireless Operators When war broke out in 1939 the Air Ministry employed the RAFVR as the principal means for aircrew entry to serve with the RAF. A civilian volunteer on being accepted for aircrew training took an oath of allegiance (\'attestation\') and was then inducted in to the RAFVR. Normally he returned to his civilian job for several months until he was called up for aircrew training. During this waiting period he could wear a silver RAFVR lapel badge to indicate his status. By the end of 1941 more than half of Bomber Command aircrew were members of the RAFVR. Most of the pre-war pilot and observer NCO aircrew had been commissioned and the surviving regular officers and members of the RAFO filled the posts of flight and squadron commanders. Eventually of the \"RAF\" aircrew in the Command probably more than 95% were serving members of the RAFVR. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Early SA Dagger by CLEMEN & JUNG with Wedding Day Dedication on Blade 1935 Here on offer is an early SA Dagger by CLEMEN & JUNG, that has a Wedding Day dedication on the blade dated 1935. The engraved dedication is on the reverse of the blade and is faint and hard to make out all the words, especially as they are written in a gothic font. The nickel-plated blade has the deeply etched ‘Alles Fur Deutschland’ motto on the front and a nice early oval CLEMEN & JUNG trademark, with the Z in a shield and the crown above, on the reverse. The blade is not at its best and looks to have been polished bright at some point in its life, showing the remains of pitting and oval water/grease marks where the scabbard grips have touched the blade. It has good nick free edges. Interestingly the dedication has been engraved on the blade BEFORE the CLEMEN & JUNG oval makers mark was applied. This can be observed by using a glass to view where the oval mark over stamps the number 12. So this clearly is a true and early inscription/dedication on the blade. I believe it reads as: Truppf Petersen zur Hochzeit 19/1.35 gewidmet vom Sturme 6/M12 Which translates to English as: Truppf Petersen for the wedding 19/1.35 dedicated to the Storm 6/M12 So this appears to be for an early member of the SA who was a Truppf or Truppführer, which was a Nazi Party paramilitary rank that was first created in 1930 as a rank of the Sturmabteilung (SA). Translated as "Troop Leader” the rank of Truppführer evolved from early Freikorps titles which traced their origins to WW1. As an SA rank, Truppführer was considered the equivalent of a Senior Serjeant or Serjeant First Class. A Truppführer normally served as the SA non-commissioned officer of platoon sized SA-Truppen, formed into company sized SA-Sturm. Therefore the SA members name was Petersen, he got married on the 19/01/1935 and this dedication was a show of appreciation from his SA Storm named 6/M12. The crossguards and tang nut are of the early nickel type, with crisp edges and deep accent groves. They have an aged patina finish which would polish up bright if so required. The reverse of the lower crossguard is stamped with the SA Gruppe Mark, “S” for SCHLESIEN. These symbols where used to designate the appropriate regional command, division command, or defence centre. The dark brown wooden grip is in excellent condition, no cracks or repairs, just a couple of dents. The grip fits the guards perfectly and it looks as if the dagger hasn’t been apart for years, if at all. The SA runes disc has age patina but all the red enamel is in place. The early nickel grip eagle is a fine ‘crisp’ quality version. The scabbard is straight with just a very small shallow ding on the lower edge. It looks to have the brown anodised finish to the shell which no has a very fine pitting all over, a bit like sandpaper? The finish is still all in place and it does still look good, juts feels weird. The scabbard mounts are also nickel silver and show some usage marks on the surface. The hanger loop and ring are still attached but the fixed leather hanger is missing. The lower scabbard ball has been dented slightly but isn’t split. All four-scabbard screws are in place. The blade measures 8.5” (21.5cm) and the dagger itself 13.4” (34cm) long. Inserted in the scabbard it measures 14.6” (37cm) long. It weighs 455g. A really interesting early genuine example that hasn’t been played around with and with the rare dedication warrants further research. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Early SEL JUNIOR Model 1530 Steam Engine Here on offer is an early example of an S.E.L. JUNIOR steam engine model number 1530, in untouched condition. I believe these where made between 1946 and 1965. The attached nameplate on the base plate has model number details and maker’s logo that reads as S.E.L. This stands for “Signal Equipment Ltd” which was a subsidiary of J&L Randall Ltd, a toy and games maker from Potters Bar, England. The engine itself has been used but still retains a lot of its original finish. The green base is still in good condition with some light rust and paint loss. The brass boiler has a nice aged patina finish that would clean to a bright finish if so required. The pipe that feeds the gold painted piston has come away slightly and will need re-soldering if the engine is to be used again. The firebox still retains about 50% of its black crackle finish. Unusually, the brass burner is still present with an original wick. It base measures 4.1” (10.5cm) by 3.9” (9.8cm) and is 4.5” (11.4cm) high. It weighs 345g. I don’t know if the engine still works but the main flywheel and piston turn and the safety valve appears to operate. It just makes a great desk display model. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thanks for taking the time to look.

Early Silver Japanese Red Cross Medal with Rosette on the Riband circa 1930’s Here on offer is a fine example of an early silver version of a Japanese Red Cross Medal with Rosette attached to the riband, circa 1930’s. The medal is in excellent condition and the silk riband has a grey rosette attached to the front and is complete with original hook and eye suspension fittings on the reverse. The medal measures 30mm diameter. Obverse Phoenix over Red Cross symbol in paulownia motifs Reverse Japanese Red Cross, founding date Meiji 21 (C.E. 1888), in Japanese Lettering: 年一十二治明 社会十赤本日 Please see my pictures for details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Early Silver Plated WW2 German Army Dagger with Tangerine Orange Grip by F.W. HOLLER Here on offer is a beautiful example of an early silver plated WW2 German Army Dagger with a tangerine orange coloured grip by F.W. HOLLER. The dagger is in excellent condition with a thick silver-plating finish to all the mounts and fittings, including the scabbard. There is just some minimal spidering and loss of plating on the scabbard. The 12 oak leaf pattern pommel is in excellent condition, showing quality hand finishing to the oak leaves. Just some minor usage scratch marks to the very top. The grip is the beautiful tangerine orange solid trolon/celluloid type. It is in mint condition, no cracks or chips. The spread winged army eagle crossguard retains all its crisp detailing and no loss of plating. The reverse is smooth and still has all it’s plating in place and just has some very light scratch marks. The ferrule has the finely detailed oak leaf design, but doesn’t show the deep silver plated finish that the other fittings show. The nickel-plated blade measures 10.2” (25.8cm) in length and is in excellent condition with a very light overall pinhead grey that I believe would polish off. On the reverse it has a ‘crisp’ oval F.W. HOLLER makers trademark with the correct “thermometer” image in the centre. The blade is complete with its brown leather buffer pad. The silver-plated metal scabbard is dent free and again in excellent condition. It still retains most of the dark background finish to the raised stippling. On the edges there are signs of some minor “spider web” pattern lifting to the plating. The scabbard throat is held in place by one headless screw on the reverse. The dagger in the scabbard measures a total of 15.75” (40cm) long and weighs 380g. I do love these earlier period daggers that have the thick silver plated finish they just scream quality! Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Early Third Reich Gilt Brass Navy Hangers Complete with Blue Cloth Under-Belt Here on offer is a nice early pair of hangers that came with the blue cloth under-uniform belt. The hangers are early Third Reich period and all the fittings are brass with a lovely gilt finish. There is some loss of gilt to the highlights on the lion’s faces and the sprung clips where they attach to a dagger. The short hanger has the small chain and hook fitted, but I don’t think it ever had any gilt finish, or if it did it has all gone. The blue moiré fronts are in great condition, no fraying; or additional holes. The black velvet backing on the long strap is perfect, but there is some slight edges wear on the short strap. The blue under uniform belt has one leather fixed loop and one adjustable. The leather shows some surface wear and the buckle shows some light surface pitting. The belt measures 45” (114cm) end to end. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched.

Early Third Reich Gilt Brass “Lion Face” Kriegsmarine Dagger Hangers Here on offer is a lovely early pair of Third Reich gilt brass “Lion Face” Kriegsmarine dagger hangers that are in excellent to mint condition. The hangers are early Third Reich period and all the fittings are brass with a lovely gilt finish, with very minimal loss of gilt to the clips. The lion’s faces are the early finely detailed type and match each other on the long and short strap, but there are no maker’s marks that I can see. The short hanger has the small gilt chain and hook still fitted. The dark blue moiré fronts are in excellent condition, no edge fraying, or additional holes. The black velvet backings on both straps are also in mint condition. The long strap measures 15.5” (39.4cm) clip to clip and the short strap measures 9” (23cm) clip to clip. They weigh 145g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched.

Early Third Reich Gilt Brass “Lion Face” Kriegsmarine Dagger Hangers Here on offer is a nice early pair of Third Reich gilt brass “Lion Face” Kriegsmarine dagger hangers that are in great condition. The hangers are early Third Reich period and all the fittings are brass with a lovely gilt finish. There is some loss of gilt, mainly to the lower lion’s face on the long strap, one assumes where it has rubbed against the inside of a coat. The lion’s faces are the early finely detailed type and match each other on the long and short strap, but there are no maker’s marks that I can see. The short hanger has the small gilt chain and hook still fitted. The dark blue moiré fronts are in great condition, no edge fraying, just three additional holes on the long strap, were it was made shorter by the original owner. The black velvet backings on both straps are in excellent condition. The long strap measures 15.5” (39.4cm) clip to clip and the short strap measures 9.5” (24cm) clip to clip. They weigh 150g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched.

Early un-cleaned SA Dagger by Carl Eickhorn with SA Membership Number Here on offer is an early un-cleaned SA Dagger by Carl Eickhorn. The crossguards and tang nut are of the early nickel type, with crisp edges and deep accent groves, as you would expect from a premium manufacturer of the time. The reverse of the lower crossguard is stamped with the Gruppe Mark, “Wf” for WESTFALEN and under the crossguard is stamped the number ‘1”. These symbols where used to designate the appropriate regional command, division command, or defence centre. The beautiful wooden grip seems to be made from a fruit wood or possibly maple? It is in excellent condition, no cracks or repairs, just a couple of dents. As would be expected with Eickhorn the grip fits the guards perfectly and it looks as if the dagger hasn’t been apart for years, if at all. The SA runes disc has age patina and the top left section of the red enamel is missing. The early nickel grip eagle is a fine ‘crisp’ quality version and it fits into the grip like a glove. The scabbard is straight with just a couple of very small shallow dings on the reverse, which are hard to see. All the surface coating has gone apart from near to the scabbard mounts, where it looks to have been the painted brown version, so could be repainted/restored as required. The scabbard mounts are also nickel silver and show some usage marks on the surface. The front of the top scabbard mounting has the numbers: 16/4270 “dot” faintly etched into it, which I believe could be the SA membership number and unit and warrant further research. The hanger loop and ring are still attached but the fixed leather hanger is missing. The lower scabbard ball has dented and the ball join has split slightly, as is the case with any daggers that where dropped. All four-scabbard screws are in place and look to be undisturbed. The blade has the deeply etched ‘Alles Fur Deutschland’ motto on the front and a clear early Eickhorn trademark, being the double ovals with, “CARL EICKHORN, SOLINGEN” and a seated squirrel inside, on the reverse. Apparently this style of trademark was first introduced in 1931. The blade has an overall greying and some fine pitting near the tip, but most of this would clean off as can be seen by the light runner marks on the blade, which show the bright steel underneath. The blade measures 8.75” (22.3cm) and the dagger itself 13.75” (35cm) long. Inserted in the scabbard it measures 14.7” (37.3cm) long. It weighs 460g. A really nice early genuine example that hasn’t been played around with and seems to have an early SA members number that can be researched. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched.

Early Untouched WW2 Luftwaffe Officers Sword by ALCOSO with Hanger Here on offer is a beautiful original example of an early Luftwaffe Officers Sword complete with Hanger by ALCOSO. ALCOSO is known for the fine quality of its edged weapons and it appears to be a rare maker of Luftwaffe swords? I have a few of the miniatures swords by this maker but this is the only one I have come across in 40 years of collecting? The sword is in untouched condition and has a lovely patina throughout the quality nickel silver mounts. The Pommel is in excellent undamaged condition, no nicks to the rim and the Swastika Sunwheels have a lovely burnished finish to them on both sides and the top edge is engraved with the oak leaf pattern. Some of the silvering seems to have worn off between the Sunwheels. The Grip is made from wood covered with fine quality dark blue Moroccan leather, which is in excellent aged condition. There is just one rub mark to the reverse in the centre. It has a tightly wrapped twisted solid brass wire in the centre and two thinner twisted wires set either side, which are slightly loose at the base of the grip. The sweeping ‘wing’ style crossguard has the finely detailed feathering on the wings and the central Swastika Sunwheels have the same age burnished finish to them as the Pommel. The plated Blade measures 27.5” (69cm) in length and is in stunning near mint condition with just light surface runner marks. It has a ‘crisp’ ALCOSO ‘ACS Scales’ makers trade mark with the word SOLINGEN underneath. It also still retains its original dark blue leather blade washer. The metal Scabbard is perfectly straight and covered with the same high quality dark blue Moroccan leather as the Grip. The leather has weird small dimple effect on the front where the adhesive has reacted with the metal or leather and caused a reaction over time. The dimples do flatten under pressure with a flat surface, but I am selling the sword as untouched so will be up to the next owner what they want to do. There are no cuts on the front and they don’t distract from the overall finish. The reverse leather does have some dimples and a number of nicks to the leather The Scabbard mounts have a lovely aged patina to the silver finish and four scabbard screws are in place. Still attached is the original dark blue leather crescent hanger with its metal clip loop at the top. It is in near perfect condition! The blade fits very snuggly into the scabbard. Just a top quality sword in untouched condition, which could be cleaned to its original bright finish or just left with 80 years of patina, which personally I think adds to its appeal as a collector. Hard to find examples of ALCOSO Luftwaffe Swords, so missing from a lot of Luftwaffe collections! A rare example. The Sword in the scabbard measures a total of 36.2” (92cm) long and weighs a heavy 870g. As this is a large and heavy item, UK postage will be £12 via Parcel Force but please contact me via email for the best international postage charge for your specific country. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Early Vintage Series 2 - Type 3 Civil Service Motoring Association CSMA Car Badge by Collins London c1930 Here on offer is a great example of a vintage Series 2, Type 3, Civil Service Motoring Association, CSMA, car badge by Collins of London, circa 1930. This excellent early example of a Civil Service Motoring Association chromed brass and enamel car badge, topped with a King\'s Crown. This piece retains all its original chrome finish which is clean and bright and has a deep and lustrous red glass enamel inlay, to crown. On the reverse it is stamped with \"COLLINS LONDON\". This example also comes with its black painted metal mounting bracket that is still attached by the two original nuts and bolts, that now have a slightly rusty finish, as does the bracket. Some history of the CSMA - Civil Service Motoring Association. In 1923 Frank Vernon Edwards, an executive officer with the ministry of labour and a group of civil servants, founded the Civil Service Motoring Association. Their intentions where for it to be a small motor sport organisation of around 300 members. To this day membership is restricted to past and present members of the UK civil service and organisations formally part of the British Civil Service, for instance the Royal Mail. In 1983 the association added breakdown service to its member services by forming Britannia Rescue, summoning 3,000 specialist roadside technicians in the UK. In 2007 they sold Britannia Rescue to LV, but kept their leisure properties and the Cotswold Motoring Museum in Bourton-on-the-Water. Badge measures 111mm x 94mm with two fixing holes on tab to base for attachment to badge bar (fixing not included) This is a beautiful and early example of this organisation\'s badge, making a great addition to any collection. The badge itself measures 3.75” (9.6cm) high by 3.75” (9.6cm) wide and with the bracket, weighs 198g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Early WW1 Trench Art Sweetheart Ring Engraved – “YPRES 1915” Here on offer is a lovely early WW1 Trench Art Sweetheart Ring that is engraved with YPRES 1915. The main body of the ring is made from aluminium and the front is set with an oval shaped brass cartouche that has been professionally engraved with: YPRES 1915 The shanks of the ring depict flowers in relief and the centre of each flower has been set with a ting copper pin. This ring has been beautifully made and is in truly excellent condition for its age. Clearly the ring was made to commemorate the famous 2nd Battle of YPRES in Belgium in 1915. The 2nd Battle of Ypres, (April 22–May 25, 1915), was the second of three costly battles in WW1 at Ypres (now Ieper), in western Flanders. The battle marked the Germans’ first use of poison gas as a weapon. Although the gas attack opened a wide hole in the Allied line, the Germans failed to exploit that advantage. It has an internal diameter of 17mm, which equates to a UK size N. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Delivery Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Early WW2 British Military Machete by “ENDURE” Josh Beal & Sons dated 1941 with Leather Scabbard dated 1944 Here on offer is an unusual early WW2 version of an original WW2 British military machete by Josh Beal & Sons that is dated 1941. It comes with a thick brown leather scabbard that is dated 1944. What is unusual on this version is the red Bakelite or composite grip slabs. They are in excellent condition, no cracks, just age dents and dings. There are five large copper rivets attaching the slabs to the tang and a hole at the top of the grip, so that a lanyard or rope strap can be fitted. The front slab has stamped into it the number 5, with a WD arrow mark, the date 1941 and another WD arrow. The 14.75” heavy steel blade is also in great condition and still retains a good cutting edge, with just a few small nicks. It has a lot of pitting marks and age staining to the finish. On one side it is stamped with the maker’s logo and details: a boar’s head logo ENDURE JOSH BEAL & SONS CAST STEEL SHEFFIELD First known as Josh Beal & Sons in 1871 the cutlers company used the ‘Endure’ trademark & the firm was at 8 Silver Street, Sheffield. J & J Beal Ltd was the successor to that firm in 1923. They renewed all their trademarks in 1944. Joseph Ernest Beal & Arnold James Beal were the owners. In 1953, they were in the Red Hill Works, Corporation Street, Sheffield. It comes with its original heavy duty brown leather scabbard that is in great condition with all the original stitching and rivets in place. It still retains its large belt loop and single retaining strap with stud fastener, but the strap is very dry and fragile and almost falling apart, albeit its still in place. On the front of the loop, below the strap, it is impressed with what looks to be the maker’s mark, being an S.L. together with the date 1944 and a WD arrow. It is also faintly stamped with another number/year “73”, which indicates it was possibly reissued again for use in 1973? This is a great opportunity to add a genuine and unusual version of a British WW2 machete to your collection. The machete measures 20” (50.8cm) long and has a 14.75” (37.5cm) blade. With the scabbard, it weighs a heavy 930g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition that complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Early WW2 Deluxe German Army Officers Dagger Hangers with Leather Tops Here on offer is a great early set of Deluxe WW2 German Army Officers Dagger Hangers. This early set have the heavy metal alloy fittings that have lost most of their silver finish. The oval buckles and slides have the fine oak leaf pattern but have lost most of their original silver finish. The two lower push-up spring clips are in full working order and retain some of their original silver finish on the oak leaf and stippled finish. On the reverse they have the D.R.G.M. stamped mark. The top clip has the deluxe small oak leaf and acorn pattern to the front and a plain reverse. The front has lost most of the silver finish and the reverse has worn back to the base metal finish. The very top front bar shows the D.R.G.M. mark. The two straps have excellent condition silver brocade to the front and dark green velvet backings that show some light wear/rub marks. The tops of the straps have dark brown leather fixings, which give the straps added strength and some officers preferred this type of fixing. The longest hanger measures 10.5” (26.6cm) from the top clip to the tip of the lower clip and they weigh 74g. These are a genuine early set of Army hangers that will compliment and complete any early WW2 period dagger and portepee. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Early WW2 German 2nd Model Luftwaffe Dagger with Original Portepee by ALCOSO Here on offer is an untouched 2nd Model Luftwaffe Dagger with its original silver portepee by ALCOSO. The Pommel is in excellent condition, retaining most of the original factory darkening and the hand-enhanced oak leaves on the swastikas remain very crisp. It would polish up very bright if so required. The Grip is a lovely ivory/cream coloured trolon/celluloid type and is complete with a twisted brass wire, which is held securely in place. The grip is fine example but does have a hairline crack that runs around the middle section in an un-joined up spiral loop. The Luftwaffe Eagle crossguard is the early type with excellent detail and a bright finish to the raised sections. The ferrule has the finely detailed oak leaf design. The beautiful plated blade measures 10” (25.5cm) in length and still retains nearly all of its original cross graining. There is the slightest small area of greying to the finish towards the tip of the blade, but I think this might even polish out. The leather buffer pad is still in place, seated inside the crossguard at the base of the blade. On the reverse it has an ALCOSO, ‘ACS Scales’ makers trademark with the word SOLINGEN underneath. The grey metal finished scabbard is dent free and in near mint condition. The scabbard throat is held in place by its original pair of round-headed screws. It still retains the original correctly tied short Luftwaffe silver thread portepee, which is in great condition, with just some slight fraying to the top section on the front. The Dagger in the scabbard measures a total of 17” (43.2cm) long and weighs a heavy 385g. This is just a beautiful example of a Luftwaffe dagger with my personal favourite combination of scabbard and grip colour. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thank you for taking the time to look.

Early WW2 German Army Officers Dagger Hangers Here on offer is great set of early WW2 German Army Officers Dagger Hangers. The fittings on this set are the heavy metal alloy type. The oval buckles and slides have the fine oak leaf pattern but have lost most of their original silver finish, but they show a wonderful aged patina to their surface. The two lower “push open” spring clips are in full working order but again have lost their original silvering to the stippled finish. There are no maker marks that I can see, which is not uncommon for this type of hanger. The top suspension bar is the plain-silvered type and it has lost most of the silver finish. The two straps have good condition silver brocade to the front and dark green velvet backings. The front shows some wear especially just above the oval buckle on the shorter strap, where it has been stored folded over, probably for over 70 years! The velvet on the back shows wear and rub marks. These genuine original straps have seen service and would compliment an Army dagger with similar true service wear. The longest hanger measures 10” (25.4cm) from the top clip to the tip of the lower clip and they weigh 75g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Early WW2 German Army Officers Dagger Hangers with all Brass Fittings but Straps in Worn Aged Condition Here on offer is a very early set of WW2 German Army Officer’s dagger hangers with all brass fittings but the straps in worn, aged condition. Although this set is in very worn/used condition, the straps are still fixed to the top hanger, so they can still be used as dagger hangers, especially on an early Army Officer’s dagger. This is actually the only set I have come across in all my years of collecting that have brass fittings. The oval buckles and slides have the fine oak leaf pattern and the two lower oval shaped spring clips have a stippled finish and are in full working order. The top hanger is the plan type and along with all the other fittings now have an aged patina to the brass. If they were ever silver plated, that has now worn off. The two straps are in worn condition, mainly on the edges and top fittings, but still retain most of the silver brocade to the front and the brown velvet material on the back. Please see my photos. The longest hanger measures 10.75” (27.4cm) from the top hanger to the tip of the lower clip and they weigh 80g. These are a genuine early set of very early Army hangers that will compliment and complete any early WW2 period dagger, ideally one of the rare versions with a brass crossguard and pommel. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Early WW2 German Army Officer’s Dagger by Anton Wingen Jr with a Dark Orange Grip Here on offer is an early WW2 German Army Officer’s dagger by Anton Wingen Jr. with a beautiful dark orange coloured grip. All the dagger fittings have a plated finish, including the scabbard but do show some signs of aged plating loss. This early Army Officer\'s dagger has the smaller Anton Wingen Jr. trademark, which is not seen very often on army daggers. Anton Wingen Jr. firm, was not a big producer of this type dagger and they often elected to purchase fittings outside of the company. The 14 oak leaf pattern pommel is in great condition, showing quality hand finishing to the oak leaves. Just some minor loss of plating to the top edge and a couple of spots on the pommel collar. The grip is the beautiful dark orange solid trolon/celluloid type. There are two old small cracks at the base, where it fits into the ferrule. I think these would have been caused by the pommel being over tightened at some point in the past. They would be easily covered over if a knot was fitted. The spread winged eagle crossguard looks to be the generic type “B” type. It is believed that this style was originally made from a casting developed by the Anton Wingen Jr. firm. This example shows good detailing to the eagle’s wings, talons and mobile wreath/swastika. You can still see the eagle’s eye and sloping beak, but there is some loss of plating in small patches on the front and back edges. The ferrule has the finely detailed oak leaf design, retaining all of its plated finish. The nickel-plated blade measures 10.2” (25.8cm) in length and is in great condition with a slightly dulled finish (this would polish bright if required). There are also some pinhead sized dark spots that look like they would polish out if so required. On the reverse ricasso it is etched with the unusually small standing knight trademark, having the firm\'s initials above \"A.W. Jr\", and below, the location city \"SOLINGEN\". The blade is complete with its brown leather buffer pad. The scabbard plating nicely matches the hilt mounts and the pebbled finish is still crisp, with just some minor loss of plating on the upper front section. It is perfectly straight and has excellent carrying bands, with great overlapping oak leaf depiction and hand enhancing to the veins. The throat is a fairly thick variety and it is retained by two flush mount headless side screws. The dagger in the scabbard measures a total of 15.75” (40cm) long and weighs 380g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Early WW2 German Army Third Reich Marksmanship Silver Bullion Lanyard Here on offer is an excellent example of a genuine early WW2 German Army Third Reich Marksmanship Lanyard. This initial 1st grade was awarded to German Army marksmen. It was given in 12 different grades, which would be recognized by the addition of swords to the shield, changes in colour, addition of acorns to the end of the lanyard and other variations. The award was worn with dress and field uniforms. When worn with the dress uniform the lanyard would go from the right shoulder strap to the second button on the tunic. The main section consists of a braided silver bullion platted rope and is fitted at the top with an oval plaque mounted with a white metal Wehrmacht Shield, with Eagle and Swastika. There is some slight wear to the oval bullion plaque where it attaches to the rope section and it appers to be missing the small bullion ball that would tighten the loop at the top. It still retains the grey felt to reverse of the shield and just shows some rubbing marks to the bullion where it was attached to a uniform. It measures 16” (40.5cm) long and weighs 35g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Early WW2 German SA Dagger by G. FELIX GLORIAWORK Solingen with Leather Hanger Here on offer is a beautiful example of an SA dagger, by the rare maker G. FELIX GLORIAWORK Solingen, with leather hanger. The crossguards and tang nut are of the solid nickel-silver type, with crisp edges and deep accent groves. The reverse of the lower crossguard is stamped with the Gruppe Mark, “Nm” for Nordmark. These symbols where used to designate the appropriate SA Group regional command, division command, or defence centre to which the original owner belonged. The beautiful dark wooden grip is in excellent condition, with just a couple of very light dents on the reverse. The SA runes disc is excellent condition with just one tiny chip to the original enamel. The nickel grip eagle is a fine ‘crisp’ early solid nickel-silver version and it fits into the grip very well. The scabbard shell is in excellent condition, completely straight and has the early brown anodised finish, that does show signs of wear and patches of lightening to the finish. There are also a few light dings to the front and reverse, about six in all. The scabbard mounts are the bright nickel-silver type and the upper mount is in near mint condition with the hanger loop and ring in place. Attached to the ring is its original leather hanger and slider with nickel buckle and spring clip, that is in near mint condition and hard to find these days. The lower scabbard mount shows some light dings and possibly a small professional solder repair to the lower edge? All four round headed scabbard screws are in place. The blade has the deeply etched “Alles Fur Deutschland’ motto on the front, that has lost most of its dark background over the years. On the reverse there is the clear G. FELIX GLORIAWORK Solingen trademark. The blade is a beauty, with the bright nickel-plating finish. There is some very slight greying towards the tip, which is hard to see in the photos. There are also the normal scabbard runner marks on both sides of the blade. These may well polish out? The blade measures 8.6” (22cm) and the dagger itself 13.4” (34cm) long. It weighs a heavy 495g. This is a really beautiful example of an early top quality SA Dagger and would make a great addition to any WW2 collection. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Early WW2 German SA Dagger by Rare Maker - HUGO RADER Here on offer is a genuine example of an early WW2 German SA Dagger by the rare maker Hugo Rader. I understand that the maker Hugo Rader rates on the McSARR scale, as a 7 out of 10 for rarity. This dagger just has a real “Quality” weight and feel to it. It is not in mint condition and has clearly been worn and loved by its owner. The crossguards and tang nut are the solid nickel-silver type, with crisp edges and deep accent groves and are in excellent condition. The reverse of the lower crossguard is stamped with the Gruppe Mark, “No” for Nordsee. These symbols where used to designate the appropriate regional command, division command, or defence centre. The beautiful dark wooden grip has a small crack to the reverse at the top (due to over tightening at some point in its life) and a tiny hairline at the top on the front, just down to the SA disc. There are also the light normal usage dents to the wood and some scratch marks to the front lower section that spread onto the lower crossguard itself. The SA runes disc is mint and retains all its original enamel. The nickel grip eagle is a fine ‘crisp’ early solid nickel-silver version and it fits into the grip like a glove. The blade is not the best and certainly not the worst I have seen, but has got moist at some point and shows pitting contact marks where the scabbard runners touch the blade. It still maintains a great edge and point to the tip and has a the deeply etched “Alles Fur Deutschland’ motto on the front and some of the original blacking to the letters remains. It has an overall scratched finish to it where someone looks to have cleaned it up with wire wool! God knows why, but I feel most of the light scratches would polish out with a little time and effort. (Please see my photos) On the reverse there is the oval HUGO RADER trademark, being the double ovals with two pitchers/jugs in the centre and the words HUGO RADER SOLINGEN set within the outer oval. The scabbard is in excellent condition, completely straight and has the brown painted finish. There is some chips and loss of paint mainly along the lower edge where it has rubbed against a uniform, while being worn. The scabbard mounts are the bright nickel-silver type and again are in near excellent condition. The reverse of the top scabbard mounting shows some very slight pitting. The hanger loop and ring are still attached but the fixed leather hanger is missing. The lower scabbard ball isn’t dented or split and the whole mounting has a bright finish. All four round headed scabbard screws are in place and look to be undisturbed. The blade measures 8.6” (21.8cm) and the dagger itself 13.6” (34.5cm) long. Inserted in the scabbard it measures 14.6” (37.2cm) long. It weighs 435g. This is a really great and genuine example of an early SA Dagger by an unusual and rare maker of these Daggers. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Early WW2 German SA Dagger by Rare Maker Wilh. (Wilhelm) Weltersbach Here on offer is a genuine example of an early WW2 German SA Dagger by the rare maker Wilh. (Wilhelm) Weltersbach. I understand that the maker Wilh. (Wilhelm) Weltersbach rates on the McSARR scale, as 8 out of 10 for rarity. It dagger is in far from mint condition but has clearly been worn and loved by its owner. The crossguards and tang nut are the solid nickel-silver type and have crisp edges and deep accent groves. They have overall light scratches to the finish, which I think will polish out. The reverse of the lower crossguard is stamped with the Gruppe Mark, “No” for Nordsee. These symbols where used to designate the appropriate regional command, division command, or defence centre. The dark wooden grip has a small crack to the reverse at the bottom, probably due to over tightening at some point in its life. There appears to be a tiny hairline at the bottom at the front, but is hard to see. There are also the light normal usage dents to the edges. The SA runes disc is mint and retains all its original enamel. The nickel grip eagle is a fine ‘crisp’ early solid nickel-silver version and it fits into the grip like a glove. The blade is not the best and certainly not the worst I have seen. It still maintains a great edge and point to the tip and has the etched “Alles Fur Deutschland’ motto on the front and most of the original blacking to the letters has gone. There are a couple of edge nicks, mainly towards the tip. It has an overall light scratching and some light pitting to the finish. I feel most of the light scratches would polish out with a little time and effort and it would look much better after a clean. (Please see my photos) On the reverse there is the oval Wilh. Weltersbach trademark, being the double ovals with the dripping water taps in the centre and the words WILH.WELTERSBACH SOLINGEN set within the outer oval. The scabbard shell is in poor condition with some remnants of brown paint remaining but also someone has over painted it with a cream coloured paint at some point, which again has been rubbed off. For some unknown reason one edge has a number od dings along hit, like someone has used it as a hammer at some point! They may push out using a former tool or could be filled and the scabbard repainted? The dings don’t stop or affect the way the blade fits into the scabbard, which is still a great fit. The scabbard mounts look to be the nickel-silver type and currently have an aged patina to the finish and some light scratches. The hanger loop and ring are still attached but have been resoldered back on to the mount at some point. The lower scabbard mount is actually in good shaped and surprisingly the lower ball isn’t split and just has the slightest crease in the bottom. Only one of the lower chape fitting screws remains, but replacements can be easily obtained. The blade measures 8.75” (22.3cm) and the dagger itself 13.6” (34.5cm) long. This is a genuine example of an early “untouched” SA Dagger by an unusual and rare maker of these Daggers. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Early WW2 German Small Solid Bronze Desk Plaque of Adolf Hitler Here on offer is a finely detailed small solid bronze plaque that shows the profile image of Adolf Hitler. The detailed image has been finely cast from bronze but I cant see any maker’s or casting marks on the plaque. The reverse has a single pivot arm that once pull out, allows the plaque to be displayed on a desk or table top. I have been told that these where made to be given to high-ranking German Officials when Hitler came to power and was appointed as Chancellor on 30 January 1933. The plaque is in excellent condition; no damage and a nice age patina finish to the bronze. The plaque measures 3.1” (7.8cm) high and 2.4” (6cm) wide. It weighs 150g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched.

Early WW2 RAF “Wings” Sweetheart Brooch - Sterling Silver and Enamel by Thomas L Mott Here on offer is a fine example of a RAF sweetheart brooch from the early WW2 period or possibly late WW1, that consists of an RAF (King’s) Crown and detailed wings made from solid sterling silver and enamel. In the centre are the letters RAF that are inlayed with blue enamel and set beneath the red enamel “Kings Crown”. On the back of the brooch, it is stamped with a maker’s mark and the word: STERLING The maker’s mark is a paint palette and brushes encircling the letters T L M. T L M stand for Thomas London Mott. who founded a wholesale jewellery business in Birmingham in 1875. Born in 1881, Thomas Lyster Mott continued the legacy of his father (Thomas London Mott, 1848-1917), Thomas Snr encountered mixed fortunes and, when he was declared bankrupt in 1894, he can’t possibly have imagined the huge success with which the company would meet with Thomas Jnr at the helm. During WW2, T L M produced a range of sweetheart brooches, with characteristic colourful enamel, for servicemen to give to their loved ones. These may have been among the company’s last designs before it was sold to the jewellery firm Shipton & Co, a thriving Birmingham business still in operation today. The two most commonly seen marks are the paint palette and brushes encircling T L M, which was superseded by T.L.M. ENGLAND, usually along with the word STERLING. The brooch is in excellent condition, with no damage to the enamel and it still has its original long brooch pin and ‘C’ clip. The brooch measures 2.25” (5.7cm) wide and weighs 5g. This is a great opportunity to obtain a rare example of an early WW2 RAF Sweetheart Brooch, which can only increase in value. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thanks for taking the time to look.

Early WWI British Army Officer\'s Magnapole Series II Compass Thomas Armstrong & Bros Here on offer is a very early version of the WW1 British Army Officer’s “MAGNAPOLE” Series II Compass, by Short & Mason. Thomas Watling Short and William James Mason founded ‘Short & Mason Ltd’ in 1875. Their business address was at 40 Hatton Gardens, London. The company created the MAGNAPOLE compass but was also a retailer of precision instruments made by famous manufacturers This fine example is in full working order with some age and usage related paint loss. The rotating crystal face and cover glass are undamaged and clear and the inside of the cover has the black star-shaped luminous pattern in the lid This design was invented by Major Gilbert LEGH (b. April 21, 1858 - d. Dec. 23. 1939) who was a British officer (Grenadier Guards). He designed in 1896 a system making it possible to read bearings in the darkness wih a precision of one degree (patent no. 19,600 - for figs. click HERE - complete copy available). The basic principle consisted in placing a star-shaped metallic stripe with tiny holes upon a luminous paper disc. The black \"star\" having 36 branches and the V-shaped line between two branch ends comprising 10 holes, each hole represents one degree. The loop of the basic model featured a sighting notch. The compass capsule featured a bezel crystal with a radius painted on it permitting thus to set a bearing. The prismatic version, signed by Lawrence & Mayo., 87 Chancery Lane, London, featured a reticle-shaped sighting vane in the lid. This design was also used later on the MAGNAPOLE compass in a simplified version, which this compass has installed. This early version doesn’t have a patent number or makers name on the base, just the words: PATENT APPLIED FOR It measures 5.9cm diameter and 7.9cm diameter with the loop ring open. It weighs 109g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

East African Sudanese Arm Dagger with Sheath and Arm Ring Here on offer is an East African Sudanese arm dagger with sheath and arm ring, probably from the late 19th century. This dagger features a straight double-edged blade that tapers to a point with a central ridge. There are also two smaller ridges that run the length of the blade near the blade edges. It has a number of areas of dark pitting on the blade, some of which would clean off if required. The hilt is constructed from one solid piece of hand carved and grooved, African hard wood that now has a beautiful dark patina to the finish. On the top is a brass disc and domed pommel with a serrated edge. The knife is accompanied by a brown leather and reptilian skin sheath. The leather section has a tribal pattern tooled into the leather. On the reverse there is a leather loop that has the double looped, braided leather arm ring attached. The blade measures 9.1” (23cm) long and the whole dagger measures 13.25” (33.6cm). It weighs 210g. This is a unique dagger and a great collector’s piece. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Edwardian English Hallmarked Solid Silver Full Size Playing Card Case by Henry Matthews 1902 Here on offer is a stunning Edwardian hallmarked solid silver FULL SIZE playing card case by Henry Matthews of Birmingham, England circa 1902. The case is fashioned in beautiful floral repoussé work with a fully gilded interior. There is a vacant cartouche on the hinged domed lid. It comes with two full sets of half size period playing cards by Ferd Piatnik & Sons of Vienna. Please note that it can accommodate a set of full size playing cards if that is your preference. Stamped inside the front lip is has a clear set of English silver hallmarks, the Lion Passant for English silver (925), an Anchor for the assay office of Birmingham and the date letter “C” for the year 1902. There is also a maker’s mark, H M, which stands for Henry Matthews of Birmingham, England. The case itself is in excellent condition, including hinge and lid closure. There is just the slightest ripple to the back left hand edge, which can just be made out in my photos, but no splits or damage to the finish. It measures 3.9” (10cm) wide by 3” (7.6cm) high and 1” (2.5cm) deep. It weighs 225g with the cards and 109g without the cards. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Edwardian Period 1st Battalion Royal Irish Fusiliers Silver Plated Half Pint Tankard by Mappin & Webb c1905 Here on offer is an Edwardian period, 1st Battalion Royal Irish Fusiliers, silver plated half pint tankard by the famous English maker’s, Mappin & Webb. The first Battalion of the Royal Dublin Fusiliers was created in 1881 and disbanded in 1922. It was stationed as follows: 1879 Ceylon, 1885 Alexandria, 1886 Mullingar, 1887 The Curragh, 1890 Newry, 1893 Sheffield, 1895 Gosport, 1897 Aldershot, 1899 The Curragh, 1899-1902 South Africa, 1902 Malta, 1905 Alexandria, 1907 Khartoum, 1908 Cairo, 1909 Ahmednagar (India), 1913 Fort St. George, Madras, 1914 Torquay, Devon, 1915 Nuneaton & Kenilworth, 1915 Gallipoli 1916-1918 Western Front, 1918 Cologne, 1919 Ponteland, Northumberland 1920 Bordon, Hampshire. The battalion was disbanded in 1922. It is not possible to accurately date this tankard, but it could have seen service in the Boer War or the later middle East and Indian campaigns. The front of the tankard as been professionally engraved with the regiments crest and motto, along with a King’s crown above it. It also has what I assume is the owners initials “S M” below it. The crest shows some signs of cleaning wear to the centre flaming orb, and the top rim has some dings and is very slightly out of shape. Around the top outer edge it has been stamped with an Edwardian period verification stamp that signifies that the measure has been inspected by an official Weights & Measures Inspector and found to be of the correct capacity. The stamp mark consists of a crown, the monarch’s initials (ie VR, ER or GR) and a number, which signifies the location. Measures were often inspected several times during their lifetime and thus can carry several verification marks. Sometimes at subsequent inspections the inspector merely stamped a two-digit number signifying the year of re-inspection. Below the stamp it is stamped with the capacity, being: HALF PINT On the base it has the early maker’s mark and name for MAPPIN & WEBB, along with a style reference number W8713. The tankard measures 3.6” (9cm) high and is 2.9” (7.5cm) diameter at the top. It weighs 267g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

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Elizabeth II - Special Constabulary Long Service Medal with 1985 Bar, Rosette Ribbon Bar and Case to JAMES H. GRITT Here on offer is an original Elizabeth II - Special Constabulary Long Service Medal with 1985 Bar. It also comes with a Rosette Ribbon Bar and its original presentation case. It was presented to JAMES H. GRITT and his name is stamped on the lower rim of the medal. I believe the 1985 medal bar was awarded for an additional 10 years of continuous service. This medal also comes with the rarer Rosette Ribbon Bar, set with a silver rosette. This represents the fact a bar was awarded to the owner. The medal and the ribbon come with the original fitted presentation case. It has a silk lining under the lid with the Royal Mint crest, indicating it was made at the Royal Mint. The Special Constabulary Long Service Medal is a long service medal awarded in the United Kingdom to members of the Special Constabulary who have completed a specified period of service. These medals where established on 30th August 1919 by King George V. The medal was initially established as the Special Constabulary Medal. The intent of the original warrant was to recognize the service of the members of the Special Constabulary during WW1, with further regulations to recognize nine years of service as a member of the Special Constabulary. A new Royal Warrant was promulgated in 1920 changing the name of the medal to the Special Constabulary Long Service Medal. The medal was usually awarded to all ranks in the Special Constabulary for nine years unpaid service, with more than 50 duties per annum. War service with at least 50 duties counted as double. For those Special Constables who served during WW1 the medal was awarded for three years’ service, and had performed at least 150 police duties. The gilt bronze medal is in excellent condition and retains all its gilt finish, which now has a nice age patina to the finish. It is unusual to find a complete set like this with a Rosette Ribbon Bar and original case. The full-size medal measures approximately 1.4” (36mm) diameter. With the case it weighs 130g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Empty French Bottle of Bordeaux Wine Commemorating 50th Anniversary of the D-Day Landings Here on offer is an Empty French bottle of Bordeaux wine made to Commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the D-Day Landings in NORMANDY, 6th JUNE 1944. The front shows an American Solider with his rifle held high as he runs through the waves, with four allied flags behind him, the Canadian, British, French and American. On the reverse it depicts a soldier’s helmet with seven flags and a list below of all the nations that took part in the landings. The condition of the 75cl. bottle is excellent, no chips, cracks or rubbing. It makes a great D-Day display piece. It measures 12” (30.5cm) high and weighs 560g Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

English Hallmarked Silver Spoon Commemorating Admiral Nelson and HMS Victory at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805 Here on offer is an English hallmarked silver Spoon commemorating Admiral Nelson and his ship, HMS Victory at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. The bowl of the Spoon has an image in relief of HMS Victory in full sail, with above it the words: “HMS Victory” and below it “1805”, the date of the Battle of Trafalgar. The top of the Spoon has a detailed cut-out profile of Admiral Nelson with his naval hat and uniform. On the back of the Spoon arm are a full set of crisp English Hallmarks, the Lion Passant along with a Crown, indicating it was assayed in Sheffield and the date letter F for 1923. Next to the hallmarks is the maker’s mark T.B & S within a shield. I believe this relates to Thomas Bradbury & Sons, who were established in Sheffield as cutlers in 1736. In mid 18th century it traded under the style of Matthew Fenton & Co. Later they became silversmiths and Sheffield platers and registered their mark at the opening of the Sheffield Assay Office. In 1795 the business was sold to Thomas Watson who was joined by Thomas Bradbury (I). The firm became Thomas Bradbury & Son (1831), Thomas Bradbury & Sons (1855), Thomas Bradbury & Sons Ltd (1905). Goodwill and dies acquired by Atkin Brother in 1943. The spoon is in excellent condition, no damage or repairs and would make a great addition to any Nelson or Battle of Trafalgar collection. The Spoon measures 5.4” (13.7cm) long by 1.1” (2.8cm) wide at the bowl. It weighs 22.8g of silver. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

English Hallmarked Silver Watch Fob with Gold Cartouche by Robert Pringle & Sons, London 1925 Here on offer is an ornate large English solid silver watch fob/pendant that is fully hallmarked and was assayed in Birmingham in 1925. Even the fob suspension ring is hallmarked with the English Lion mark! The FRONT of the shield shaped fob has a beautifully engraved scroll and pierced design with a gold shield cartouche in the centre that has NOT been engraved. The REAR is plain and has a clear set of English silver hallmarks, the Lion Passant for English silver (925), an anchor for the assay office of Birmingham and the date letter “A” for the year 1925. It also shows the makers mark, “R.P” set in an indented rectangle, which I believe stands for the maker: Robert Pringle & Sons, Clerkenwell Road, London EC1. This fob is in excellent condition, with only lightest of age scratches on the back. It measures 1.9” (4.7cm) including the suspension ring by 1.2” (3.2cm) wide and weighs 8.5g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Many thanks for taking the time to look.

English William Rodgers Bowie Knife with Leather Boot Sheath c1950 Here on offer is a great example of a vintage bowie knife and boot sheath by William Rodgers of Sheffield, England, circa 1950. The grip is made from two grip plates of beautiful rosewood, fitted to the steel tang by two large smooth headed rivets. It is a right-handed knife and has finger placement notches cut into one of the rosewood grip plates. The crossguard is made from thick polished brass and the approximately 6” long steel blade fits tightly into it. The Bowie shaped steel blade is in great condition. It does show some signs of overall greying to the finish and signs of being sharpened during its life. It still retains a very sharp edge! It is stamped on one side of the small ricasso with: WILLIAM RODGERS SHEFFIELD ENGLAND The brown leather sheath has a stitched and riveted edge. It has had the belt loop top section removed, which people did so it could be easily used as a boot knife, without the belt flap and catch getting in the way. The blade to the crossguard measures 5.75” (14.6cm) in length. The total length of the knife is 10.25” (26cm) and it weighs 220g This is a good example of an English vintage Bowie knife and would make a great addition to any knife collection. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Erotic Antique Victorian Nude Lady on a Chamber Pot – Cigar/Cheroot Cutter Here on offer is an amusing and erotic antique Victorian cigar or cheroot cutter made in the form of a nude lady sitting on a chamber pot. The lady figure and pot are made from brass with a fitted steel “V” blade as the cutter. It operates by moving her legs to open the bottom of the chamber pot, to allow a small cigar or cheroot to be inserted. Then by pushing the legs closed the “V” shaped blade cuts off the inserted portion of the cigar. The figure retains some fine detail to her body, head and tided back hair. I have seen these with a loop on the top of her head but this slightly larger version doesn’t have a loop. It measures 1.2” (2.9cm) high and weighs 13.3g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Excellent Condition WW2 PAL RH-36 US Fighting Knife with Original Leather Scabbard Here on offer is an excellent example of a WW2 period RH-36 US Fighting Knife manufactured by the PAL Blade and Tool Company, still with its original leather scabbard. The handle has a steel crossguard, red spacer’s top and bottom between a series of compressed leather rings, topped with an aluminium pommel. It appears to be an early model with a brightly polished clip point blade, with a blood grove on both sides. There is still some of the original cross-graining visible on the cutting edge and some greying to the polished finish. It is correctly stamped on the ricasso with: RH (PAL) MADE IN USA 36 I am told that the RH-36 stands for Remington Hunting, blade style 3, length 6”. The leather scabbard is in excellent condition and still retains its six fixing rivets, 99% of its edge stitching and its leather belt loop with stud fastener. There is one tiny tear at the top lip where the blade enters the sheath. RH-36 PAL US RH-36 (Remington Hunting, blade style 3, length 6") Some history relating to the US PAL RH 36 fighting Knife. Originally the knife was designed by “Remington Cutlery Company”, when the cutlery department of Remington was bought by PAL they kept original designation RH-36. The PAL RH-36 was one of the most used “commercial” knives during Word War 2. Before the introduction of the K-Bar there was a serious lack of fighting/utility knives and quite many Marines purchased commercial hunting knives in order to overcome this shortage. Most did so through the PX system were the RH-36 was readily available. The PAL RH-36 was not just used by Marines in the PTO, it was popular with servicemen from all branches. The blade measures 6.25” (16cm) and the knife itself 11” (28cm) long. It weighs 312g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Excellent early WW2 German SA Dagger by SMF Here on offer is an excellent example of an SA Dagger by the well-known quality maker SMF of Solingen. The crossguards and tang nut are of the solid nickel-silver type, with crisp edges and deep accent groves. The reverse of the lower crossguard is stamped with the Gruppe Mark, “NS” for Niedersachen. These symbols where used to designate the appropriate SA Group regional command, division command, or defence centre to which the original owner belonged. The beautiful dark wooden grip is in excellent condition, with just a couple of very light dents that are hard to see. The SA runes disc is mint and retains all its original enamel. The nickel grip eagle is a fine ‘crisp’ early solid nickel-silver version and it fits into the grip very well. The scabbard shell is in mint condition, completely straight and has the brown painted finish. The paint has such a good undamaged/marked finish; I can’t tell if this may have been repainted at some point in its life? If it has been then it was done professionally. The scabbard mounts are the bright nickel-silver type and again are in near mint condition. The lower scabbard ball isn’t dented or split and the whole mounting has a mirror bright finish. There is a slight shallow “door closing” crease to the front of the lower mount. This could probably be pushed out to restore it to its factory condition, if so required. The top mount is in mint condition and the hanger loop and ring are still attached but the leather hanger is absent. All four-scabbard screws are in place but one of the top screws looks to be slightly cross-threaded, but is securely in place. The blade has the deeply etched “Alles Fur Deutschland’ motto on the front. On the reverse there is the clear SMF trademark, being the seated knight with a sword, with the word SOLINGEN below. The blade itself is just gorgeous and in near mint condition, with the bright nickel-plating finish. If I am being picky, there is some very slight frosting at the very base of the blade near the lower crossguard, which is hard to see. There are also the normal scabbard runner marks on both sides of the blade. The blade measures 8.7” (22.1cm) and the dagger itself 13.6” (34.5cm) long. Inserted in the scabbard it measures 14.5” (36.9cm) long. It weighs 455g. This is a really beautiful example of an early top quality SA Dagger and would make a great addition to any WW2 collection. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Excellent Original WW2 8th Army and (MID) Mentioned in Despatches Medal Group Here on offer is a truly excellent example of a WW2 8th Army and MID Medal group. The full size medal group consists of: The 1939 – 1945 Star with ribbon The Africa Star with 8th Army Bar with ribbon The France and Germany Star with ribbon Defence Medal and ribbon War medal with MID Bronze Oak Leaf and ribbon 8th Army Bar This was awarded for service with the 8th Army between 23rd October 1942, the date of the Battle of El Alamein and the 12th May, 1943. An Arabic numeral \'8\' is worn on the ribbon in undress to denote this bar. This award is controversial because Eighth Army was created in October 1941 and fought in Africa for a year before the award service requirement. Mentioned in Despatches (MID) This relates to a member of the armed forces mentioned in despatches is one whose name appears in an official report written by a superior officer and sent to the high command, in which his or her gallant or meritorious action in the face of the enemy is described. After the First World War the emblem was changed to a single bronze oak leaf. Emblems granted for mentions during the Second World War were worn in the centre of the 1939–1945 War Medal. For those Mentioned in Despatches between the two world wars, or after the cessation of hostilities in the Second World War, the emblem was worn on the ribbon of an appropriate general service medal. These medals have been professionally fitted to a long chrome medal bar and pin which is also fitted with clear plastic medal mounting pocket insert. The pocket insert is stamped with the maker’s name: J&A SANDERSON REMENHAM HENLEY ON THAMES RG9 3HB UNITED KINGDOM All the medals and ribbons are in excellent untouched original condition; no nicks or dents to the medals and the Stars have a beautiful darkened age patina to their finish. The group has a combined weight of 202g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Delivery Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Excellent Vintage SMITHS Chrome Plated Pocket Watch - 1950’s Here on offer is an excellent example of an elegant men’s SMITHS chrome plated pocket watch, from the 1950’s. The watch has the mechanical hand wind mechanism with the smaller seconds dial set at the number 6 position. The hands are adjusted by pushing and holding down the knurled knob at the top. It is in full working order and I have had it running and its keeping good time, losing only about a minute per 24 hours, so could possibly benefit from a clean/service. The dial shows the well known British watch maker, SMITHS (Samuel Smith & Sons) name and MADE IN GREAT BRITAIN at the lower edge. It looks to have a Plexiglas front that has slightly yellowed in colour over the years. I would say this pocket watch has never been used as the condition is excellent with just very light micro-scratch’s to the chrome finish on the back. The watch measures 2” (5.1cm) diameter, excluding the crown and weighs 63g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thanks for taking the time to look.

Excellent WW2 German Army Officers Dagger Hangers Here on offer is an excellent set of WW2 German Army Officers Dagger Hangers. These hangers have the heavy metal alloy fittings with some silver finish remaining. The oval buckles and slides have the fine oak leaf pattern and retain a lot of their original silver finish that has dulled with age. The two lower “push-up” spring clips are in full working order but have lost most of their original silver finish on the oak leaf fronts and plain backs. There are no maker’s marks that I can see. The top clip is the plain type and retains some silver finish to the front. The silver finish to the reverse has worn back to the base metal finish. The two straps have mint condition silver brocade to the front and dark green velvet backings which are also mint condition. The longest hanger measures 10.25” (26cm) from the top clip to the tip of the lower clip and they weigh 80g. These are an excellent genuine set of Army hangers that will compliment and complete any Army dagger and portepee. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding

Excellent WW2 German Army Officers Dagger Hangers Here on offer is an excellent set of WW2 German Army Officers Dagger Hangers. The fittings on this set are the heavy metal alloy type. The oval buckles and slides have the fine oak leaf pattern and retain nearly all of their original silver finish that has slightly dulled with age. The two lower “push open” spring clips are in full working order and retain most of the silvering to the stippled finish. There are no maker marks that I can see, which is not uncommon for this type of hanger. The top suspension bar is the plain-silvered type and it has lost most of the silver finish. The two straps have mint condition silver brocade to the front and dark green velvet backings which show a couple of spots of staining on the shorter strap. The longest hanger measures 10.5” (26.6cm) from the top clip to the tip of the lower clip and they weigh 72g. This is a beautiful set of Army hangers that will compliment and complete any Army dagger and portepee. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Excellent WW2 German Navy Officers Kriegsmarine Dagger by WKC with Gold Toned Bullion Portepee Here on offer is an original WW2 German Kriegsmarine Dagger by WKC with a gold toned bullion portepee/knot, which is just in excellent condition. The excellent condition grip is ivory in colour and the celluloid over wood version, which still has its original twisted gilt grip wire. The lovely brass cross guard and eagle pommel, still retain some original gilt finish. The blade release button still works perfectly. The near mint blade has the crisp image of the Knight’s head maker’s mark for WKC on the ricasso. Both sides of the blade are beautifully etched with the dolphin and fouled anchor design. The nickel-plated blade is just in near mint condition, no pitting or loss of plating and it still retains its red felt scabbard buffer pad. The lightning pattern scabbard is in excellent condition, none of the classic ‘train door’ dents and still retains most of its original gilt finish. Both scabbard screws are still in place. The dagger is complete with its original silver bullion portepee, which has aged to a Gold Tone over the last 80 years. It has been tied correctly around the cross guard and looped around the base of the pommel. The blade measures 9.8” (24.9cm) and the dagger itself 16.5” (42cm) long. It weighs 411g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

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Extremely Rare Gold Coast Cocoa Bronze Token 1920-1921 Elephant & Castle Here on offer is a very rare Gold Coast Cocoa Elephant and Castle Bronze Token, 1920-1921. The Cocoa advertising Token from the Gold Coast, modern Ghana is 50.9mm diameter and weighs 44.3g of solid bronze. The elephant and castle emblem references the country\'s colonial heritage and expresses an uncommon appeal to the British demographic. The condition of the coin is excellent, it still retains all it fine detail. It just has a few minor rim bumps and scuffs to the raised areas. (please see my pictures) The Token is a very rare FIRST ISSUE, manufactured in bronze and was struck in 1921 by the maker, Wright & Son, Edgware, Eng. The company, Charles Wright Ltd., was established in Clerkenwell, London 1867, making Crimean war medals. Due to complaints about the noise, the company moved to Thorn Bank, Edgware in 1900. On the Obverse is an Elephant facing left in front of a castle and Coca palm tree. On the lower inner edge in raised letters is the maker’s name: WRIGHT & SON, EDGWARE, ENG. On the Reverse is a chart showing world cocoa distribution and the words around the edge: NEARLY HALF THE WORLDS COCOA SUPPLY 1920 - 1921 The British Empire Exhibition held at Wembley in 1924-5 launched the Gold Coast Cocoa campaign that boosted the sales of chocolate and cocoa. Inside the walls of the West Africa exhibit was a village of thatched huts, where people from Nigeria, the Gold Coast (now Ghana) and Sierra Leone showed how they produced woven, carved and leather crafts and grew cocoa, rubber and nuts. The British Empire Exhibition was so popular that it re-opened in 1925 with many new attractions, so that the organisers used the slogan “The Same Empire but a New Exhibition” in their advertising. It is thought that many of the aluminium issues may have been struck for the Exhibition in 1924, where the tickets would have been freely distributed to visitors. This Token is one of the very rare first issue, manufactured in bronze, struck in 1921. The Gold Coast achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1957. The name Ghana was chosen for the new nation to reflect the ancient Empire of Ghana, which once extended throughout much of West Africa. I have been told that this token is extremely rare because it the last 8 years only one token has been offered up for sale? If you are a coin collector this will make a stunning addition to your collection and a fantastic discussion piece. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Fairbairn Sykes 3rd Pattern FS Commando Knife by J. Nowill & Sons Here on offer is a Post War Fairbairn Sykes 3rd Pattern FS Commando Knife made by J Nowill & Sons. This type has the painted black handle and blued blade finish. There is some minor loss of black paint on the ribbed grip and this version has the hexagonal tag nut on the top. The crossguard has some loss of the black finish mainly underneath the crossguard and where exposed the steel has some light surface rust, which would easily clean off. The blued blade has some overall very light surface rust that I am sure will clean off with some oil and a cloth? It also seem that it still retains its original sharp edges and hasn’t been sharpened. It also has the maker’s name lightly etched on the blade, which states: J. NOWILL & SONS SHEFFIELD ENGLAND ESTABLISHED A.D. 1700 It also has the Crossed Keys and the Asterik \"D\" logo. It is unusual to find examples with the makers name on the blade, most examples seem to have it stamped on the crossguard. I am thinking this may be an earlier piece, possibly late 40’s or early 50’s? It does retains its original dark brown leather scabbard, with its black metal scabbard tip and elasticated retaining strap at the top. The BRITISH F-S COMMANDO FIGHTING KNIFE was first issued during World War II to elite units such as the BRITISH COMMANDOS, AUSTRALIAN COMMANDOS, U.S. RANGERS & OSS SPIES etc, and even today is still considered one of the best combat fighting knives of it\'s type. This 3rd Pattern F-S knife is still manufactured by the same company today. The blade measures 6.9” (17.4cm) and the knife itself 11.6” (29.5cm) long. Inserted in the scabbard it measures 13” (33cm) long. It weighs 300g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched.

Fairbairn Sykes 3rd Pattern FS Commando Knife by William Rodgers Here on offer is a Fairbairn Sykes 3rd Pattern FS Commando Knife made by William Rodgers. This example has seen some service and would have originally had an all over black finish, including the blade. The only black finish remaining on this knife is in the recesses of the grip, the oval crossguard and to top ricasso of the blade, all the remaining finish has been worn off. The grip has some flattening to the concentric rings on one edge and the brass circular nut is still firmly in place. The crossguard has some black finish remaining and on the upper surface on one side is stamped: WILLIAM RODGERS I CUT MY WAY and on the other top side: MADE IN SHEFFIELD ENGLAND The blade itself has been sharpened over time and retains a sharp finish to both edges. Nearly all the black finish has gone, apart from near the top ricasso. It could be polished bright or recoated black if required. It does not retain its original scabbard, but has had a hand made brown leather belt loop version made to fit the knife. The hand stitching around the edges has nearly all come away, but this can easily be re-stitched. The top has another section riveted in place to provide extra support. The back has a nice buckle adjustable belt loop, as the owner obviously preferred to wear this from a belt as apposed to keep it in his boot. Also on the back of the scabbard is the owners name and a number: 1801 E.H. ALLEN This is worth further research. This is just a nice genuine untouched used FS knife. The BRITISH F-S COMMANDO FIGHTING KNIFE was first issued during World War II to elite units such as the BRITISH COMMANDOS, AUSTRALIAN COMMANDOS, U.S. RANGERS & OSS SPIES etc, and even today is still considered one of the best combat fighting knives of it's type. 3rd Pattern F-S is still manufactured by the same company since 1941, WILLIAM RODGERS, SHEFFIELD, ENGLAND. The blade measures 6.4” (16.3cm) and the knife itself 11.1” (28.2cm) long. Inserted in the scabbard it measures 12.25” (31.3cm) long. It weighs 290g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched.

Famous Las Vegas Silver Slipper Casino - $1.00 Gaming Token Here on offer is a great example of a Las Vegas Silver Slipper Casino $1.00 gaming token. The Silver Slipper was a casino in Las Vegas, Nevada that operated from 1950 through 1988. This is a $1.00 gaming token from that famous casino. The token is used, as can be seen in pictures, but all the lettering is readable. This is a great example of a famous piece of Las Vegas Casino history. The token measures 1.4” (3.7cm) diameter and weighs 21.3g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Fantasy National Socialist (Nazi) Double Bladed Penknife Here on offer is a FANTASY and I must emphasise fantasy, National Socialist (Nazi) penknife. This example is actually well made probably back in the 1970’s. The brass grip plates depict on one side, the image of Adolf Hitler, an enamelled Swastika and the words: REICHSKANZLER ADOLF HITLER and on the other grip plate, the battle scene image of a soldier laying down with a spread winged eagle above him with an iron cross in its beak. The larger stainless-steel blade has \"DRITTES - REICH\" (Third Reich), etched on one side, along with a Swastika and an Adolf Hitler facsimile signature. The ricasso is stamped with: SOLINGEN GERMANY STAINLESS The smaller blade is just blank. The larger blade measures 2.5” (6.4cm) long and the smaller blade is 1.75” (4.4cm). The knife with both blades open is 7.25” (18.4cm) and weighs 34g. The knife is in excellent condition with just some light staining in a couple of areas on the brass grip plates. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Fantasy National Socialist (Nazi) Double Bladed Penknife with SS Markings Here on offer is a FANTASY and I must emphasise fantasy, National Socialist (Nazi) penknife. This example is actually well made probably back in the 1970’s. The brass grip plates depict on one side, the image of Adolf Hitler in uniform and the words: ADOLF HITLER and the other side it has the SS runes, or double lightning bolts symbol and a swastika, along with other ornate designs. The larger stainless-steel blade has \"DRITTES - REICH\" (Third Reich), etched on one side, along with a Swastika and an Adolf Hitler facsimile signature. The ricasso is stamped with: SOLINGEN GERMANY STAINLESS The smaller blade is just blank. The larger blade measures 2.5” (6.4cm) long and the smaller blade is 1.75” (4.4cm). The knife with both blades open is 7.25” (18.4cm) and weighs 34g. The knife is in excellent condition with just some light staining in a couple of areas on the brass grip plates. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

FANTASY WW2 SS Cigarette Case with fake SS emblem – Real Case is made from Alpacca Silver by Robert Kraft Depicting a Spider in its Web Here on offer is a pure “FANTASY” WW2 SS Cigarette case with a fake SS emblem attached to the top cover of a real case. Personally, I would sadly say the value of the case has been affected by someone tacking on a bogus SS emblem and engraving it with false markings and owner details. The REAL cigarette case is actually an impressive art deco period Alpacca silver cigarette case depicting a spider’s web and jewelled spider on the top lid. Alpacca (or Alpaca) Silver is sometimes known as nickel silver or German Silver and was developed in the late 1800s as a less expensive substitute for silver, and is made from copper, zinc, nickel and tin. The spring release catch is stamped on one side with: KRAFT ALPACCA And the makers stamp RK that stands for Robert Kraft. The case opens and closes well and the interior retains the two original elastic straps that would’ve held the cigarettes in place. Stamped inside are some fake markings on both halves of the case, one being the Eagle WaA 195 Waffenamt acceptance mark and the other the RZM mark. Someone has also engraved some details of the claimed “SS” owner: 9.44 Panzer Division Huhenstaufen Erchard Bach The case is in great condition with some minor indentations, especially on the bottom section. It does actually display very well and in its own way is a great example of a fake SS cigarette case and I hope people will learn from this that these cases are actually fakes and not waist serious money on them. It measures 3.7” (9.3cm) by 3.2” (8cm) and weighs 83g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Federated Malay States Police Hallmarked Silver Badge 1935 Here on offer is a rare and impressive Federated Malay States Police Hallmarked Silver Badge, circa 1935. The large star shaped badge has been cast in solid silver and has the image of a running tiger in the centre and the letters below around the circle: F M S POLICE On the reverse is a clear set of English silver hallmarks, the Lion Passant for English silver (925), an anchor for the assay office of Birmingham and the date letter “L” for the year 1935. It also shows the maker’s mark, “F & S” set in three separate small squares. I think this mark applies to Fattorini & Sons who opened a factory in 1925, The Bradford Works (later becoming known as Bradford House), Barr Street, Birmingham and it was registered as Fattorini & Sons Ltd. On the reverse is also a very sturdy long fixing pin and “C” clasp. This brooch is in excellent near mint condition. It measures 2” (5.2cm) wide, point to point and weighs 11.6g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Many thanks for taking the time to look.

Fine Antique Arts and Crafts Copper Fronted Fireplace Bellows Here on offer are some antique arts and crafts style copper fronted working fireplace bellows. This impressive set of fireplace bellows have a beautifully hand hammered copper face with an arts and crafts style Repoussé (raised pattern) to the finish along with leather fittings and brass studs. The bellows have the normal wooden frame and thick leather bellows that are in full working condition. It retains its steel and brass tipped nozzle that has some signs of age pitting to the finish. It measures 26.5” (67.3cm) long by 9.5” (24cm) wide and weighs a heavy 1.4Kg. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Fine Antique Bamboo Cane Short Sword Stick with 800 Stamped Silver Collar Here on offer is an antique bamboo cane sword stick with a short, possibly German made blade, circa 1880. The short square sectioned steel blade is 11.25” (28.6cm) long and 0.2” (0.4cm) square at the base. The blade is in excellent condition and retains a very sharp tapered point and just has some age greying to the finish near the tip. There are no maker’s marks on the blade but it has a deeply grooved zig-zag and lined pattern on all four surfaces, the likes of which I haven’t seen before. The curved handle and straight shaft section of the cane are made from sections of antique darkened bamboo. The handle with blade fits snugly into the shaft and twist locks into place using the silver collar to retain a pin. The silver collar itself has a hand embossed dimple pattern and is stamped “800” which is the European standard for silver, making me think this is probably a German made piece. The bamboo cane itself is in excellent condition and has a beautiful dark brown coloured patina finish. The tip has a long metal collar section at the end that is fitted with a brass ferrule. It is just a good quality antique sword stick/cane that also acts perfectly as a walking stick. With the blade inserted, it measures 34.25” (87cm) long and the bamboo cane is about 0.7” (1.6cm) diameter. It weighs 220g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Fine Antique Silver Plated Elephant Vesta Case c1880 Here on offer is a charming antique silver plated elephant Vesta case, circa 1880. The Vesta case is in the form of an elephant and is opened by lifting the trunk/head of the elephant. The spring hinge works well and forms a tight fit to the main body when closed. It has a strike plate embedded on the top of the spin of its back. There is also a ring attached to the spine to allow the owner to fix the Vesta to a watch chain. It is in excellent condition and retains nearly all of its original plating, there is just a slight loss around the hinge on the top of its head. It measures 2.25” (5.7cm) by 1.5” (3.8cm) by 0.6” (1.5cm) and weighs 21g. This is a fine and very charming example of an antique elephant Vesta case. A true collectors piece! Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Fine Japanese Showa (Hirohito) Enthronement Commemorative Medal with original case c1926 Here on offer is a fine example of a Japanese Showa (Hirohito) Enthronement Commemorative Medal with its original hinged case. The silver medal was created to celebrate the ascension of Emperor Hirohito (the Showa Emperor) to the throne, who did so upon the death of his father in 1926. The enthronement ceremonies were held in 1928. The medal was freely issued to people throughout the country who participated in the celebration ceremonies. The obverse of the medal shows the imperial throne with the words ‘Banzai‘ written below. Cherry and orange blossoms surround the ring. This example is of a finer quality being struck in sharper relief, with the small gilt Imperial chrysanthemum emblem as an attached piece in the centre. The reverse has cloud shapes and an inscription reading ‘Showa 3 1928 November, Enthronement Commemorative Medal.‘ The original multi-coloured ribbon was apparently designed from the drapes of the enthronement pavilion. It retains the customary hook and eye ribbon fittings on reverse. The medal contained in its purple-hinged leatherette case of issue, with the name of the medal in gilt \'Kanji\' characters on the lid of the box. There are some scuffmarks on the top of the lid. Also included with this example is a folded section of rice paper that also has the name of the medal printed on it along with other Japanese characters that I can’t translate? The medal measures 30.5mm diameter. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Fine Norwich Copper Rob Blake Two-Penny Token c1812 Here on offer is a fine example of a large Norwich copper Rob Blake two-penny token, circa 1812. On the Obverse: There is the image of a weaving shuttle above a Norwich ribbon banner in centre circle with lettering around the edge and a beaded border. The lettering reads as: ROBt. BLAKE COTTON & BOMBAZINE MANUFACTURER NORWICH On the reverse: The Arms of the City of Norwich in centre circle, consisting of a lion beneath a triple-turreted castle gateway. The lettering reads as: NORWICH TWO PENNY PIECE FOR CHANGE NOT PROFIT On the edge: There is a diagonal centre-milling pattern. Robert Blake's Norwich (Norfolk) copper 'cartwheel' twopence token undated (though may be around 1812 date). Manufactured (by Boulton) some time in the early 19th Century before 1815. The phrase 'For Change Not Profit' is indicative of the nature of the change shortage, as tokens were sometimes struck at a loss to the issuer, because the lack of money to facilitate trade was a more serious issue for merchants and traders to contend with than the trouble and expense of having strike their own money. Generally speaking, the larger a coin, the cheaper it was to strike the coin relative to its face value. No doubt this was one of the reasons for striking such an unusually large token. Robert Blake's business was in Heigham Street, Norwich. He was a cotton-maker, bleacher, bombazine, crape and shawl manufacturer. Quality bombazine is made with a silk warp and a worsted weft. It is twilled or corded and used for dress-material. This is a fine example with much of the raised detailing still present. The token measures 1.6” (4.1cm) diameter and weighs 45.6g of copper. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Fine Original Post 1802 East India Company New Land Pattern Flintlock Service Pistol - PARKER Here on offer is an original Post 1802 East India Company (EIC) New Land Pattern Flintlock Service Pistol, .65 calibre, possibly by W. PARKER. The New Land Pattern pistols were first produced for the British service in 1802. The swivel rammer and raised semi-water proof pan marked a technological advance in flintlock pistols. The 9” (23cm) barrel and .65 calibre of the earlier patterns were retained. The flat butt-plate and lanyard ring are unique to the EIC pattern and this style of stock remained the basis of all subsequent pistols in EIC service. This fine pistol has a 9in regulation .65 calibre round steel barrel, struck with London proof marks, which include the CROWN over CP, black powder proof for muzzle loaders, as well as the CROWN over V, the viewed mark. There are also further marks, the CROWN over 9 and CROWN over 10 and then letters J.L. Along the barrel there are a string of letters and numbers: APX-1115-FX-73 At the tip, it is fitted with a working stirrup ramrod originally designed for use by the cavalry on horseback. It comes with a beautiful walnut stock that is stamped on one side (now faint) with the rampant lion logo of the East India Company together with the name: PARKER and the letters: J M There is also a double stamp of the CROWN over 1 inspection mark, by the trigger guard. I believe the name PARKER may relate to the maker of the pistol, being W. PARKER. Now William Parker worked at 233 High Holborn, 1793-1841; 10 Chamber Street 1839 - 41. Gunmaker to the Duke of Kent, Prince Edward and William IV. He held contracts to ordnance, East India Company and The Hudson\'s Bay Company. Supplied arms to the London Police from 1803 and Metropolitan Police from 1829. Died aged 68 in 1841. Succeeded by Park Field and Sons. The pistol is also fitted with regulation brass mounts including a brass butt cap, stamped with the number 12, along with a large steel lanyard ring. There is a brass trigger guard and a brass fore end cap. The trigger mechanism has a plain trigger arm and the action is still very firm and locks back securely on both half and full cock. It still retains a leather patch and section of flint that produces a bright set of sparks against the strike plate. The side plate is also engraved with the rampant lion logo of the East India Company and a CROWN over 3 inspection mark. This pistol has an antique obsolete calibre and therefore it can be owned without any form of license. It is not deactivated in any way and is being sold as a collector’s display piece only. I have seen a few of these pistols over the years, but this is the finest example I have seen to date. The stock is sound with no splits and only light age-related marks. The barrel has a beautiful smooth finish and the trigger plate just has some light greying to the metal. Overall, it measures 15.5” (39.4cm) long and weighs a heavy 1.36Kg. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Fine Pair of Commemorative Glass Goblets that Relate to The Royal Hampshire Regiment Formation in 1881 Here on offer is a fine pair of commemorative glass goblets that relate to the Royal Hampshire Regiment forming in 1881, with the merging of the 37th and 67th regiments. The front of each goblet depicts the Royal Hampshire Regiments emblem with the addition of the numbers 37 and 67 shown in Roman numerals. The 37th (North Hampshire) Regiment of Foot was a line infantry regiment of the British Army, raised in Ireland in February 1702. Under the Childers Reforms it amalgamated with the 67th Regiment of Foot to become the Hampshire Regiment in 1881. I cannot find any reference to these goblets being made, but they where possibly made back in 1981 to commemorate a 100 years since the formation of the Royal Hampshire Regiment? They each measures 5.3” (13.5cm) high and are 3” (7.6cm) diameter at the top. The each weigh 280g. The goblets are in excellent condition. One has a very slight scratch mark near the ribbon of the emblem but that is the only mark I can see. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Fine Quality 19th Century English Double-Edged Bowie Knife by Henry Hobson & Sons of Sheffield and London Here on offer fine quality late 19th century English bowie knife by the well-respected knife maker, Henry Hobson & Sons of Sheffield and London, circa 1890. Henry Hobson & Sons (1845 – 1936) Henry Hobson (1823-1897) was born in Sheffield and in 1842, Henry married Ann, the only daughter of John Pearce, a cutlery dealer and razor manufacturer in Angel Street. Hobson became Pearce’s manager, but in 1845 launched his own cutlery dealership with his younger brother John B. Hobson. By 1876, Henry was trading as Henry Hobson & Son in Queen Street, Sheffield, and Houndsditch, London. The company is generally attributed as a Sheffield company but had strong links and branches in London. In the early 1890s, Henry Hobson & Sons sold cutlery and plate, beside a huge range of china and glass, clocks and barometers, cigar and cigarette and stationery cabinets, hand tools, umbrellas, and guns. The firm registered silver marks at the Sheffield Assay Office in 1892 and 1894 (and in London), listing its address as Houndsditch, London. This top quality English double-edged bowie knife has a superb polished steel blade, with a central ridge that runs the full length of the blade on both sides. On the ricasso it is stamped with the maker’s name: HENRY HOBSON & SONS The grip is made of two beautiful and smooth, antique “animal material” scales, that are pinned securely to the tang frame by three brass pins. On the front of one it is inset with a sliver shield shaped cartouche that has been lightly scratched with the owner’s initials: W F W W. The oval shaped fingerguard seems to have been made from polished nickel silver and fits securely in place with no movement. Sadly, the knife has lost its sheath over the years, which was probably made of leather with polished metal fittings. The knife is in truly excellent condition with just some age-related light staining to the polished finish on the blade and the edge of the tang. The blade measures 5.7” (4.3cm) long has an actual cutting edge of 5.25” (3.4cm). The whole knife is 9.75” (25cm) in total length. It weighs 145g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Fine Quality early WW2 RAF Sweetheart Brooch - Sterling Silver and Enamel Here on offer is a top quality example of a RAF Sweetheart Brooch from the early WW2 period or possibly late WW1 that consists of an RAF Crown and detailed wings made from solid sterling silver and enamel. In the centre are the letters RAF that are inlayed with blue enamel, surrounded by a light blue laurel wreath and set beneath the red enamel “Kings Crown”. On the back of the brooch it is stamped with: SILVER It still has its original long brooch pin and locking ‘C’ clip. The brooch is in excellent condition, with no damage to the enamel. I have tested the quality of the silver that shows as 925 or sterling silver grade. The brooch measures 2.2” (5.5cm) wide and weighs 6g. This is a great opportunity to obtain a rare example of an early WW2 or late WW1 RAF Sweetheart Brooch, which can only increase in value. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thanks for taking the time to look.

Fine Quality Ivory WW2 RAF “Wings” Sweetheart Brooch –made for a Lady called BETTY Here on offer is a lovely carved ivory RAF “Wings” Sweetheart Brooch that has been carved with pierced lettering from ivory, for a lady called BETTY. In the centre are pierced letters RAF. Above is the “Queens Crown” and below is the name BETTY, who was obviously the lady it was made for. The RAF eagle wings themselves are beautifully carved and the whole brooch is in excellent condition, no splits or cracks. On the reverse it still has its original long steel brooch pin and locking ‘C’ clip. The brooch measures 2.7” (6.7cm) wide by 1.25” (3.2cm) high. This is a great opportunity to obtain a rare example of what I believe is an early WW2 or late WW1 RAF Sweetheart Brooch, which can only increase in value. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thanks for taking the time to look.

Fine Quality WW2 RAF Sweetheart Brooch - Sterling Silver & Marcasite Here on offer is a top quality example of a RAF Sweetheart Brooch from the early WW2 period or possibly late WW1, that consists of an RAF Crown and Wings made from solid sterling silver and set with beautiful marcasite stones. In the centre are the letters RAF that are inlayed with marcasite’s, set beneath the “Queens Crown”. On the back of the brooch it is stamped with: SILVER And it still has its original long brooch pin and locking ‘C’ clip. There is also a small loop on the back of the crown where you can attach a safety chain. The brooch is in excellent condition with just three marcasite stones missing, which could be easily replaced if so required by any competent jeweller. I have tested the quality of the silver that shows as 925 or sterling silver grade. The brooch measures 2.4” (6cm) wide and weighs 6.2g. This is a great opportunity to obtain a rare example of an early WW2 or late WW1 RAF Sweetheart Brooch, which can only increase in value. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thanks for taking the time to look.

Fine Victorian English Silver Vesta Case by Constantine & Floyd Ltd 1896 Here on offer is an elegant antique Victorian solid silver Vesta Case by Constantine & Floyd Ltd, dating to 1896. The Vesta Case has been beautifully engraved with ornate floral scrollwork on the front and back. The front also has two engraved gothic initials: G H in a circular cartouche. There are four very tiny raised \"pin heads\" of silver on the front, that under a strong loop show up as the remains of the silver that wasn\'t removed properly when the jeweller chiseled the pattern out around the circular cartouche. Please see my last photo. It has a deeply set the strike plate embedded into the base. There is a ring attached to the spine to allow the owner to fix the Vesta to a watch chain. The lid hinges up with the spring hinge working well and forming a tight fit to the main body, when closed. The interior has signs of a gilt finish which is unusual and a true sign of quality. There are even two hallmarks impressed into the inside of the lid, the Lion and the dated letter ‘W’. The Vesta Case itself, has on one side of the inner lip, a full set of English hallmarks and the English makers mark, “Ce & Fd ” in a rectangle which is that of Constantine & Floyd Ltd. The hallmarks are the Anchor for the Birmingham assay office, the Lion tells us that the case is made from English sterling silver and is followed by the year mark ‘W’ for 1896. It measures 1.8” (4.6cm) by 1.3” (3.3cm) by 0.4” (1cm) and weighs 23g. This is a fine and very early example of a Vesta Case by Constantine & Floyd Ltd, that is in excellent condition. A true collectors piece! Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Fine WW1 Trench Art - French 75mm Shell Case Hot Water or Coffee Jug - 1918 Here on offer is a fine WW1 “trench art” 75mm French shell case that has been fashioned with great detail into a hot water or coffee jug. The jug has a fine hammered body with barrel banding effect and even domed copper rivets. The spout is made of a folded lip and the handle has been wrapped in string to provide insulation. The base shows the stamped French ordinance marks that read as: 75 DE C C 101 L 18 C I belief this can be interpreted as 75 DE C means it is a 75mm De Campagne. Possibly made by, Puteaux, Bourges, Tarbes or St Etienne, lot number 101 L and dated to 1918. A beautiful piece of WW1 Trench Art, in excellent condition, that still makes an attractive display item. The jug measures 7.25” (18.4cm) tall by 3.4” (8.6cm) diameter at the base. It weighs a heavy 920g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Finely Detailed Brass Model of a Field Cannon with Rear Wheel on Black Painted Rectangular Wooden Plinth c1960 Here on offer is a finely detailed brass model of a field cannon with rear wheel and stack of cannon balls, fitted to a black painted rectangular wooden plinth, circa 1960. This beautifully detailed brass cannon is in excellent condition and the brass now has a nice patina to the brass. There is some slight wear and rub marks to the black paint on the plinth. This model makes a really impressive desk ornament. Wooden base measure 8” (20.4cm) wide by 5” (12.7cm) deep and it is 4.25” (10.8cm) high including the cannon. It weighs a heavy 870g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Finely Detailed Large Silver Plated WW2 Luftwaffe Eagle Desk Ornament/Paper Weight Here on offer is a finely detailed example of an early WW2 large silver plated metal Luftwaffe Eagle desk ornament. Sadly the swastika has been removed from the metal base to which I believe would have been attached, probably with a dedication on the side for some high-ranking Luftwaffe Officer. I have seen a similar type set on top of a plain Bakelite base and sold as an “Honor” gift? Someone also told me they thought it was a flagpole emblem, but I have not seen one with an eagle like this on the tip? The detailing on this early example is just exquisite, with fine detailing to the feathers on the wings, making the back as attractive as the front! This is a heavy cast piece which has a beautiful aged patina to the remaining silver-plating, that I personally would not clean off. The only issue I can see with this example is the left wing tip has been knocked at some point in its life, just rounding the tip off very slightly. There is some loss of silver plating to the finish, please see my pictures. I actually paid a lot of money for this and have used it as a desk paperweight for the last 20 years. It makes a great display piece, which could be easily refitted to a support base if so required? It measures 9.75” (24.7cm) wide and 4.2” (10.7cm) high. It weighs a heavy 575g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Finely Detailed New Zealand Expeditionary Force “ONWARD” Brass Cap Badge with Kings Crown Here on offer is an original and finely detailed New Zealand Expeditionary Force “ONWARD” brass cap badge, with Kings Crown and rear slider fitting. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

First edition of MANUAL OF THE Waffen-SS - Badges, Uniforms, Equipment by Walther-Karl Holzmann 1976 Here on offer is an original first edition softback book, titled MANUAL OF THE Waffen-SS - Badges, Uniforms, Equipment by Walther-Karl Holzmann and published by Bellona Publications in 1976. This book attempts to provide as much information as possible in visual form, either in photographs, or in drawings, on the uniforms, badges and head dress of the SS-Verfugungstruppe and the Waffen-SS. There are numerous illustrations and copies of photographs in both colour and black and white. This copy is in what I would say is good, but used condition. The covers are clean but slightly faded/discoloured. There is no dust jacket. Internally there is foxing and all 96 pages are in excellent condition. The book measures 8.5” (21cm) by 5.9” (14.8cm) and is 0.25” (0.5cm) thick and weighs 145g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Four Court Mounted Miniature British Medals and Ribbons - Iraq, OSM Afghanistan, Diamond Jubilee and British Army LS&GC Here on offer a mint set of four court mounted miniature British medals and ribbons. The four miniature medals are: Iraq, OSM Afghanistan, Diamond Jubilee and British Army Long Service & Good Conduct (LS&GC). They are mounted on buckram which is wrapped in navy blue fabric and finished off with black felt on the back with a strong brooch bar fitted. Each medal measures 0.7” (1.8cm) diameter and together they weigh 42g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thank you for taking the time to look.

Framed Antique Hand Coloured Print of HMS MONARCH (1868) Here on offer is a large framed antique hand coloured print of the Royal Navy ship, HMS MONARCH (1868) that I recently acquired in Cornwall. These types of antique prints where coloured in by hand using coloured inks. This fine example has been professionally framed by Cornmill Picture Frames prior to 1995 as the phone code on their label is 0726, which changed in 1995. The print itself looks to be in great condition, with just a couple of very small stain marks. The frame measures 18.75” (47.6cm) wide by 14.7” (37.3cm) wide. It weighs 1.6Kg. HMS Monarch a masted turret ship was the first sea going turret ship and the first British Navy warship that was equipped with 12” guns. She was the fastest battleship of her time and was also fact under sail, but apparently difficult to handle. Built at Chatham Dockyard and laid down on 1st June 1866, launched on 25th May 1868 and completed on 12th June 1869. She was modified in 1872 to carry a barque-rig and in 1878 two torpedo launchers where fitted. More modifications were completed in 1890 and 1897. She took part in the bombardment of Alexandra before becoming a guardship in 1897. She was renamed SIMOOM in 1904 when she became a depot ship. She was sold for scrap in 1905. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched.

Framed Coloured Print of the Battle of Tofrek Sudan on 22nd March 1885 by 49th Regiment Here on offer is a framed colour print of the Battle of Tofrek in Sudan on 22nd March 1885 by the 49th Regiment. The print is in excellent clear crisp condition and has been professionally mounted and framed with a clear glass front and thin light coloured wood edges. The Battle of Tofrek was fought on 22nd March 1885 some 5 miles inland from the port of Suakin on the Red Sea coast of Sudan. A contingent of some 3000 troops from the British and Indian “Suakin Field Force” led by Major General Sir John Carstairs was attacked by a Mahdist force under the leadership of Osman Digna. The Mahdists were heavily defeated, losing some 1000 of their 2000 fighters as compared to the loss of 70 British and Indian soldiers plus over 100 casualties. It became a hollow victory however, when two months later, the British government changed tack and withdrew the bulk of its forces from the Sudan, leaving the Mahdi’s successor, Abdallahi ibn Muhammad (the Khalifa), in control of the region for the next 13 years. The frame measures 18.25” (46.3cm) by 14.6” (37.2cm). It weighs 1.4kg. As this is a large and heavy item, UK postage will be £12 via Parcel Force and please contact me via email for the international postage charge for your specific country. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Framed Coloured Print of the Storming of Badajoz by Duke of Wellingtons 30th Foot on 6th April 1812 Here on offer is a framed colour print of the Storming of Badajoz by Duke of Wellington’s 30th Foot on 6th April 1812. The print is in excellent clear crisp condition and has been professionally mounted and framed with a clear glass front and dark wood effect edges. The storming of Badajoz was an epic action, which involved Wellington’s infantry in some of the most savage hand-to-hand fighting of the Peninsular War. At appalling cost in a nightmare assault during the night of the 6th April 1812, Wellington’s 30th Foot regiment, hacked their way over the bodies of their dead and wounded and through the huge medieval walls of the town. These were held with great tenacity, skill and courage by the resolute French and German garrison. Having stormed the town the battle-crazed soldiers went berserk and the horrors of the sacking which followed, as much as the sublime courage of the attackers has passed into legend. The frame measures 20” (51cm) by 15.7” (40cm). It weighs 1.6kg. As this is a large and heavy item, UK postage will be £12 via Parcel Force and please contact me via email for the international postage charge for your specific country. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Framed Edwardian Period Heart-Shaped Sweetheart Pincushion – “1909” Here on offer is a great example of an Edwardian period Heart-shaped sweetheart pincushion that’s been fitted into a glass fronted wooden display case. In the centre of the cushion, made from small white beads is the date “1909”, which clearly had some significance to the person this was made for, maybe to celebrate a wedding? This example is in excellent condition and I have left the sealed display case unopened. The pincushion looks to be made from a green felt material and it has been embellished with lots of coloured and clear pinned on glass beads. On the lower edges it has sets of beaded tassels. Inside the case the pincushion is surrounded by a fine white and red coloured lace. Small brass hearts have been fitted to each corner. I can’t actually tell how old the lovely wooden display case is, but looks to be a later period piece. This is just a beautiful example of one of these pincushions, in really excellent condition that will make a great addition to any antique collection. The heart cushion measures approximately 4.5” (11.4cm) by 4” (10.2cm) and the case is 7.5” (19cm) by 7.5” (19cm) and 2.75” (7cm) deep. It weighs 650g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thanks for taking the time to look.

Framed Heart-Shaped Sweetheart Pincushion with Unusual King George V Coronation Tin Badge-1911 Here on offer is an unusual example of a King George V coronation, heart-shaped sweetheart pincushion that’s been fitted into a glass fronted wooden display case. In the centre of the cushion is paper card that has the printed words: Greeting Sincere and all Good Wishes Pinned to the top left hand corner of the pincushion is a very unusual coloured tin badge that was issued at the time of King George V Coronation in 1911. The badge itself is in excellent original condition and still has its pin on the back. These are rare to find especially in this condition. On the other corner is a very ornate gilt metal brooch (I don’t think it is gold?) and it looks to have its pin missing as its held in place by beaded pins from the front. I think this pincushion was probably made by injured and recovering soldiers from wars during Queen Victoria’s reign and has been reused as such to celebrate the coronation of George V with the addition of the badge and brooch? It is in excellent condition and I have left the sealed display case unopened. The pincushion looks to be made from an ivory silk material on the top that shows signs of fading and tarnishing to the gilt thread. It has been embellished with coloured pinned on beads and has a cotton ribbon edging with ball tassels. I can’t actually tell how old the lovely wooden display case is, but looks to be a period piece. This is just a beautiful and unusual example of one of these pincushions, in really good condition that will make a great addition to any antique and King George V collection. The heart cushion measures approximately 5.5” (14cm) by 5” (12.8cm) and the case is 8.5” (21.6cm) by 7.5” (18.4cm) and 3.4” (8.5cm) deep. It weighs 1Kg. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thanks for taking the time to look.

Framed Photo of a USAF B-52 Stratofortress Bomber Taking off from RAF Fairford to Bomb Iraq April 2nd 2003 Here on offer is a professionally framed Photo of a USAF B-52 Stratofortress Bomber taking off in the dusk of the evening from RAF Fairford on 2nd April 2003, to bomb Iraq as part of the “Shock & Awe” campaign. The photo image is an awesome shot of the B-52 just lifting off of the runway with its eight engines at full power. The large photo has been professionally set in mounts and framed by a company called IMAGINE. They have set in the frame the logo image of their company as an authentication certificate. There is also a printed section that explains in words the event that this photo captured that ultimately lead to the liberation of the Iraqi people. The frame is made from wood and has a gilt coloured inner edge. The photo is fronted with a matt non-reflective glass that provides a clear image of the photo in varying light conditions. It has two brass wall fixing mounts fitted to the sides of the frame. This is just a really impressive photo image of what is now part of our recent history. A great collectors item. The photo displayed measures 11.6” (29.5cm) by 5.25” (13.3cm) and the frame is 14.5” (37cm) by 10.2” (25.7cm). It weighs 695g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Framed Photo Postcards and Silk Postcard of H.M.S. Bellerophon (1907) Here on offer is a lovely framed display of two photo postcards and a beautiful silk postcard that depict the Royal Navy battleship, H.M.S. Bellerophon (1907). The silk postcard is especially nice and displays the ships emblem, Bellerophon riding the flying horse Pegasus and the Royal Ensign flag. Both still retain their original bright colours, but there is some slight “foxing” to the background ivory coloured silk. In the glass fronted wooden frame is also a small cut out section of print from a paper or textbook, giving some brief details of the battleship. H.M.S. Bellerophon was a dreadnought battleship of the British Royal Navy. She was the lead ship of the Bellerophon class, and the fourth Royal Navy vessel to bear the name of the mythic Greek hero. A previous Bellerophon had brought Napoleon from France to England after his defeat at Waterloo. Built at the Royal Dockyard in Portsmouth and completed in 1909, Bellerophon first joined the First Division of the Home Fleet (from 1912 the First Battle Squadron of the Home Fleets), and shortly before the outbreak of WW1 in August, 1914, she joined the Fourth Battle Squadron, where she remained until 1919. She was present at the Battle of Jutland on 31 May, 1916, where she fired sixty-two 12-inch rounds and received no damage. At the end of the war she was placed in the Reserve Fleet and sold for scrap in 1921, before being taken to the breakers two years later. The frame measures 11” (28cm) by 9” (22.8cm) and weighs 470g. This is a great display piece for any WW1 Royal Navy collector. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Framed Presentation Picture of a BAE Harrier Jump Jet in Aluminium circa 1980 Here on offer is a really unusual framed presentation picture of a BAE Harrier Jump Jet that has been hand engraved from an aluminium sheet. I can’t say for sure but I think this may be the image of a BAE Sea Harrier. The image of the Harrier in flight has been skilfully cut/engraved from a sheet of aircraft grade aluminium alloy. The background has been painted black to ensure the Harrier stands out. There is also a small-engraved plaque on the front that reads: TO: ARCF WITH THANKS FROM: BAE HAMBLE I don’t know what ARCF stands for but this was clearly an award to them from British Aerospace (BAE) at Hamble, Southampton, England. The British Aerospace (BAE) Sea Harrier was informally known as the ‘Shar’. It was a naval short take-off / vertical landing / vertical take-off jet fighter, predominantly used in a reconnaissance or attack aircraft role. The BAE Sea Harrier FRS1 entered service with the Royal Navy in April 1980, during an era in which most naval and land-based air superiority fighters were large and supersonic. The principal role of the subsonic BAE Sea Harrier was to provide air defence for naval aircraft carriers and surface ships around the world. The BAE Sea Harrier saw service distinction during the Falklands Conflict of 1982, as well as during both of the Gulf Wars (1990-1991 & 2003-2011) the Balkans conflict and Sierra Leone. On all occasions, the Sea Harriers mainly operated from aircraft carriers positioned within the conflict zones. The usage in the Falklands was probably the most high profile and important success recorded by the aircraft 'in theatre' where it was the only fixed-wing fighter available to protect the British Task Force. Flying off of HMS Invincible and HMS Hermes, the BAE Sea Harriers defeated 20 enemy aircraft during the encounter, with just one being lost to enemy ground fire. In 1993, an updated version was developed for the Royal Navy (Sea Harrier FA2) featuring a more powerful engine, a much improved weapon systems and enhanced air-to-air capabilities. Despite this, the aircraft was said to be out-dated and manufacturing of the BAE Sea Harrier ceased in 1998, with the last aircraft retiring from Royal Naval service in 2006. The picture itself is in excellent condition with just some light oxidisation to the aluminium finish that will easily clean off if so required. The frame measures 13.9” (35.4cm) by 9.25” (23.5cm) and weighs 400g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Framed Victorian Period Heart-Shaped Sweetheart Pincushion with the Emblem for the 7th Hussars & Essex Regiment Here on offer is a beautiful example of a Victorian period Heart-shaped sweetheart pincushion with the emblem for the 7th (Queen’s Own) Hussars and the Essex Regiment that’s been fitted into a glass fronted wooden display case. In the centre of the cushion is a circular paper colour printed image of the Essex Regiment and above that is a paper printed image of the 7th Hussars emblem. On the sides there are two paper strips that the maker has written in ink, the word BEST on one and LOVE on the other. This impressive heart shaped pincushion was probably made by injured and recovering soldiers from wars during Queen Victoria’s reign. They where mostly sent home to a sweetheart or family member. This example is in excellent condition and I have left the sealed display case unopened to avoid damaging the decorative lace display that has been set around the edges of the heart. The pincushion looks to be made from coloured fabrics on the top that show NO signs of fading and these have been embellished with lots of clear and silver pearl pinned on beads. The edge is trimmed with a lace tassel ribbon. I can’t actually tell how old the lovely wooden display case is, but looks to be a later period piece. This is just a beautiful example of one of these pincushions, in really excellent condition that will make a great addition to any military collection. The heart cushion measures approximately 5” (12.7cm) by 5” (12.7cm) and the case is 10.75” (27.4cm) by 8.6” (22cm) and 2.25” (5.7cm) deep. It weighs 740g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thanks for taking the time to look.

Framed Victorian Period Heart-Shaped Sweetheart Pincushion with the emblem for The Dorsetshire Regiment Here on offer is a stunning example of a Victorian period heart-shaped sweetheart pincushion with the emblem for Dorsetshire Regiment (formed in 1881) that has been cased in a glass fronted wooden period display case. In the centre of the cushion is a silk colour printed image of the Devonshire Regiment emblem. Also along both sides in small red glass pinned beads are the words: FOND LOVE This beautiful “Heart” shaped pincushion was probably made by injured and recovering soldiers from wars during Queen Victoria’s reign. They where mostly sent home to a sweetheart or family member. This example is in just superb condition and I have left the sealed display case unopened to avoid damaging the decorative display that has been set around the edges of the heart. The pincushion looks to be made from coloured silks fabrics that have been embellished with lots of clear and colourful pinned on beads and gilt and coloured threads. The edge is trimmed with lace. I can’t actually tell how old the display case is as it has been taped up on the back and painted with black paint at some point in its life. This is just a beautiful example of one of these pincushions, in museum condition that will make a great addition to any military collection. The cushion measures approximately 5” (12.7cm) square and the case is 10” (25.4cm) by 9” (23cm) and 3.25” (8.2cm) deep. It weighs a heavy 730g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thanks for taking the time to look.

Framed Victorian Period Heart-Shaped Sweetheart Pincushion with the emblem for The Duke of Wellington’s Regiment Here on offer is a stunning example of a Victorian period heart-shaped sweetheart pincushion with the emblem for The Duke of Wellington’s Regiment that has been cased in a glass fronted wooden period display case. In the centre of the cushion is a paper colour printed image of an early The Duke of Wellington’s Regiment emblem with the Lion, Crown and Elephant. Also across the top are two silk ribbons that have the words: PRESENT FROM CATTERICK This beautiful “Heart” shaped pincushion was probably made by injured and recovering soldiers from wars during Queen Victoria’s reign. They where mostly sent home to a sweetheart or family member. This example is in just superb condition and I have left the sealed display case unopened to avoid damaging the decorative display that has been set around the edges of the heart. The pincushion looks to be made from coloured silks fabrics that have been embellished with lots of clear and colourful pinned on beads and gilt and coloured threads. I can’t actually tell how old the display case actually is as it has been painted with gilt paint on the front and black paint on the back at some point in its life. This is just a beautiful example of one of these pincushions that will make a great addition to any military collection. The cushion measures approximately 6” (15cm) square and the case is 11” (28cm) by 9” (23cm) and 3.25” (8.2cm) deep. It weighs a heavy 910g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thanks for taking the time to look.

Framed Victorian Period Heart-Shaped Sweetheart Pincushion – “Faith Hope & Charity” Here on offer is a wonderful example of a Victorian period Heart-shaped sweetheart pincushion that’s been fitted into a glass fronted wooden display case. In the centre of the cushion is a patch of silk that has the stitched image of the holy bible, anchor, cross and heart, with the words: FAITH HOPE & CHARITY Pinned to the top corners of the cushion are two silk rectangles, with the words: THINK OF ME. This impressive heart shaped pincushion was probably made by injured and recovering soldiers from wars during Queen Victoria’s reign. They where mostly sent home to a sweetheart or family member. This example is in excellent condition and I have left the sealed display case unopened. The pincushion looks to be made from an ivory and red silk material on the top that shows little signs of fading and it has been embellished with lots of coloured pinned on beads. I can’t actually tell how old the lovely wooden display case is, but looks to be a period piece. This is just a beautiful example of one of these pincushions, in really excellent condition that will make a great addition to any antique collection. The heart cushion measures approximately 5.5” (14cm) by 6” (15.3cm) and the case is 7.25” (18.5cm) by 7.75” (19.7cm) and 3.4” (8.5cm) deep. It weighs 940g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thanks for taking the time to look.

Framed Victorian Period Heart-Shaped Sweetheart Pincushion – “Sweet Memories” Here on offer is a wonderful example of a Victorian period Heart-shaped sweetheart pincushion that’s been fitted into a glass fronted wooden display case. In the centre of the cushion is a square of early cream coloured celluloid square, which has the embossed image of an anchor, heart and horseshoe all joined by a rope, surrounded by coloured flowers. In the centre is the words: SWEET MEMORIES Pinned to the top corners of the cushion are two silk rectangles, one shows the Union Jack with the words FORGET ME NOT and the other is a THINK OF ME poem. This impressive heart shaped pincushion was probably made by injured and recovering soldiers from wars during Queen Victoria’s reign. They where mostly sent home to a sweetheart or family member. This example is in excellent condition and I have left the sealed display case unopened. The pincushion looks to be made from an ivory silk material on the top that shows NO signs of fading and it has been embellished with lots of coloured pinned on beads. I can’t actually tell how old the lovely wooden display case is, but looks to be a later period piece. This is just a beautiful example of one of these pincushions, in really excellent condition that will make a great addition to any military collection. The heart cushion measures approximately 6.75” (17.2cm) by 6.25” (16cm) and the case is 10.75” (27.4cm) by 10” (25.4cm) and 3” (7.6cm) deep. It weighs 985g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thanks for taking the time to look.

Framed Victorian Period Rectangular-Shaped Sweetheart Pincushion with the emblem for the 7th (Queen’s Own) Hussars Here on offer is a beautiful example of a Victorian period rectangular-shaped sweetheart pincushion with the emblem for the 7th (Queen’s Own) Hussars that’s been cased in a glass fronted wooden display case. In the centre of the cushion is a paper colour printed image of the 7th Hussars emblem. Below the emblem the word: LOVE have been made up from small bright red beads. Also at either end there are paper printed images of what looks to be a 7th Hussars hat/cap below which are the words: HOLSTER CAP 1751 This impressive rectangular shaped pincushion was probably made by injured and recovering soldiers from wars during Queen Victoria’s reign. They where mostly sent home to a sweetheart or family member. This example is in excellent condition and I have left the sealed display case unopened to avoid damaging the decorative lace display that has been set around the edges of the heart. The pincushion looks to be made from coloured silks fabrics on the top that show signs of fading and these have been embellished with lots of clear and colourful pinned on beads along with gilt and coloured threads. The edge is trimmed with a lace tassel ribbon. I can’t actually tell how old the lovely wooden display case is, but looks to be a later period piece. This is just a beautiful example of one of these larger pincushions, in excellent condition that will make a great addition to any military collection. The cushion measures approximately 7.5” (19cm) square by 5.25” (13.3cm) and the case is 12.6” (32cm) by 10.75” (27.2cm) and 4.5” (11.4cm) deep. It weighs a heavy 1.75Kg. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thanks for taking the time to look.

Framed Victorian Period Star-Shaped Sweetheart Pincushion with Seashells Here on offer is a fine example of a Victorian period Star-shaped sweetheart pincushion that’s been fitted into a glass front and side panelled wooden display case, with a display of seashells. This very large velvet covered pincushion has been set in the centre with a flower design made of coloured glass beads and small pearls. Around the outer edges is a mass of clear and coloured glass beads. This truly impressive pincushion was probably made by injured and recovering soldiers from wars during Queen Victoria’s reign. They where mostly sent home to a sweetheart or family member. This example is in excellent condition and the case itself is beautiful with the side glass panels and the lovely arrangement of seashells set into the base of the case I can’t actually tell how old the lovely wooden display case is, but looks to be a Victorian period piece. This is just a beautiful example of one of these pincushions, in really excellent condition that will make a great addition to any antique collection. The large star pincushion measures approximately 8.5” (21.6cm) by 8.5” (21.6cm) and the case is 10.75” (27.4cm) by 10” (25.4cm) and 4.75” (12cm) deep. It weighs a very heavy 2Kg. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thanks for taking the time to look.

Framed Victorian Period Sweetheart Pincushion with a Floral Design Here on offer is a pretty example of a Victorian period sweetheart pincushion that’s been fitted into a glass fronted, gilt wooden framed cardboard display case. This pincushion has been set on the front with a beautiful display of flower heads made from clusters of clear and coloured glass beads. Around the edge it has been finished with a stunning blue glass bead edging. This beautiful pincushion was probably made by injured and recovering soldiers from wars during Queen Victoria’s reign. They where mostly sent home to a sweetheart or family member. This example is in excellent condition with no apparent loss of colour to the base cloth. The pincushion has been surrounded by a large number of silk and paper flowers along with real poppy seed heads. I can’t actually tell how old the lovely display case is, but looks to be a later period piece. This is just a fine example of one of these pincushions, in really excellent condition that will make a great addition to any antique collection. The pincushion measures approximately 6” (15.3cm) wide by 5.25” (13.4cm) high and the case is 9.4” (24cm) wide by 7.2” (18cm) high and 2.2” (5.5cm) deep. It weighs 535g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thanks for taking the time to look.

Framed Victorian Period Sweetheart Pincushion – “Home Sweet Home” Here on offer is a lovely example of a Victorian period sweetheart pincushion that’s been fitted into a glass fronted cardboard display case. This sweet pincushion has been set in the centre with the words: HOME SWEET HOME made from tiny domed metal pins. Around the outer edges is an ornate swirling pattern made from clear and coloured glass beads. This lovely pincushion was probably made by injured and recovering soldiers from wars during Queen Victoria’s reign. They where mostly sent home to a sweetheart or family member. This example is in excellent condition with no apparent loss of colour to the velvet green cloth. The lid of the case lifts of to allow you easy access to the pincushion itself. I can’t actually tell how old the lovely red silk lined display case is, but looks to be a Victorian period piece. This is just a beautiful example of one of these pincushions, in really excellent condition that will make a great addition to any antique collection. The pincushion measures approximately 4.5” (11.4cm) by 3.5” (9cm) and the case is 7.4” (18.7cm) by 5.25” (13.3cm) and 3.5” (8.8cm) deep. It weighs 505g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thanks for taking the time to look.

Framed Victorian Period Sweetheart Pincushion – “THINK OF ME” Here on offer is a lovely example of a Victorian period sweetheart pincushion that’s been fitted into a glass fronted wooden display case. This stunning star shaped pincushion has been set in the centre with the words: THINK OF ME made from tiny white glass beads. Around the words is a thin red boarder of beads that form the centre of a beautiful eight pronged star made from a mass of clear glass beads. Coloured beads then form a circular pattern that sit within the gaps in the star. This beautiful pincushion was probably made by injured and recovering soldiers from wars during Queen Victoria’s reign. They where mostly sent home to a sweetheart or family member. This example is in excellent condition with no apparent loss of colour to the velvet red base cloth. The pincushion has been surrounded by silk flowers and what look to be four large cream silk roses, inside the display case. I can’t actually tell how old the lovely display case is, but looks to be a Victorian period piece. This is just a stunning example of one of these pincushions, in really excellent condition that will make a great addition to any antique collection. The pincushion measures approximately 6” (15.3cm) round and the case is 9.25” (23.5cm) square and 2.5” (6.4cm) deep. It weighs 935g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thanks for taking the time to look.

French Chassepot M1866 Bayonet Shortened to a WW1 Close Combat Trench Knife Here on offer is French Chassepot M1866 Bayonet that has been shortened to produce a WW1 combat or possibly a trench knife? This knife has actually been crudely modified, probably in by a soldier in the field of action. It doesn’t reflect the quality of those that were produced by the French government during WW1 to provide the troops with trench knives. Having said that, the blade has been shortened and tapered very well, but the brass grip has had all its fitments removed and has been hammered to the tang with a single steel rivet. The cross guard has been cut on both sides the provide two flat surfaces. The now 7” blade has a grey and slightly pitted finish, especially on the spine which means I can’t make out the original arsenal name and date, but it will be from the late 19th century. You can still make out the “P” and “S” stamps on the ricasso on one side and the number “5” on the other. You can also just make out the numbers “878” on the crossguard. The blade also “wobbles” slightly against the crossguard There is no scabbard/sheath with this knife. The blade measures 7” (17.8cm) long and the knife is now 11.7” (29.6cm) in total length. It weighs 385g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched.

French Le Berger – Laguiole - Folding Knife with Silver Jaguar Bolsters Here on offer is a beautiful and unusual example of a French Le Berger Laguiole folding knife. I believe this knife was by the artisan Jean Pierre Barillet. It has a 440 stainless steel blade with a worked top edge. On one side of the blade, it is etched with: Le Berger LAGUIOLE\" Near the hinge it is stamped 440 which is the grade of stainless steel used This is the highest grade of cutlery steel on the market. It contains more carbon, allowing for high edge retention when properly treated and it is capable of attaining one of the highest hardness ratings of any other steel on the Rockwell scale. The bulbous dark wooden grip has silver bolsters (tests for 925), that depict a leaping Jaguar’s head at one end and its rear legs at the other. The spine shows fine chilled work and it has a forged bee, albeit not very detailed, near the hinge. The blade measures 4” (10.2cm) long and the knife is 8.5” (21.5cm) in total length, when fully open. It weighs 111g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

French Ministry of War - Bronze Medallion for Military Physical Training Preparation - Prize of The Minister c1911 Here on offer is a cased example of a French Ministry of War - Bronze Medallion for Military Physical Training Preparation - Prize of The Minister circa 1911. This very large solid bronze medallion has on the obverse the image of La Patrie seated on a cannon showing a young soldier the feats of arms of the French Army. Around the edge are the words: SI.VIS.PACEM.PARA – BELLVM (If you want peace, prepare for war) and in the epigraph: PRO.PATRIA. R/ Also the engravers name: Paul Grandhomme (1851-1914). On the reverse is the image of a seated lion with various military equipment in the background. Around the edge are the words: ENTRAINEMENT PHYSIQUE . PREPARATION MILITAIRE and FORCE COURAGE. On a central plaque are the words: PRIX du MINISTRE de la GUERRE (PRIZE OF THE MINISTER OF WAR) Around the edge it has a tiny French maker’s stamp, and the word: BRONZE. The medallion comes with its original red leather covered case that is slightly scuffed. It has the words: MINISTERE de la GUERRE (Ministry of War) in gold lettering on the top of the lid. It measures 1.9” (5cm) diameter and weighs a heavy 65g. It is in excellent condition, with just a few tiny edge dings. All the fine detailing remains and it now has a beautiful aged patina to the bronze finish. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Many thanks for taking the time to look.

French Model 1842 Yataghan Sword Bayonet -German Blade Marked F. H for Fredrich Horster with Scabbard Here on offer is what I believe to be a 1st pattern French Model 1842 yataghan sword bayonet, with a German blade marked “F. H” for Fredrich Horster and comes with its original scabbard. This bayonet is brass-hilted with a spring steel latching arrangement on the right side. This example has the earlier “nipple” release button that is still in working order. The crossguard is iron (steel) and with a \"cock\'s comb\" muzzle-ring finial. The lower quillion is a hooked \"blade-breaker\" type. One edge is stamped the number 383 and on the other side the number 7 or 9, it is hard to read? Underneath it is stamped with the letter L. The crossguard and steel spring now have a pitted finish to the steel. The blade is steel, single-edged, fullered (both sides), with a re-curved or \"yataghan-shape.\" The polished steel blade shows signs of light pitting and greying to the finish. On one side near the crossguard, it is stamped with the marker’s mark being the letters F. H in an oval of dots. This relates to the famous German sword maker, Fredrich Horster of Solingen, Germany. These bayonets were widely copied and used by many countries - including the United States, Belgium, and Germany. Many of the actual French-marked bayonets can be found with German manufactured blades, such as this example. The blades are usually marked on the back-edge (opposite the cutting edge) with the arsenal, month, and year of manufacture, but this example has not been marked. It is believed some of these were used during the American Civil War when many European arsenals were emptied of their surplus arms. These bayonets were manufactured from 1842 to about 1866 at which time they were superseded by the French Model 1866 “Chassepot” Bayonet. The scabbard is made from a blued sheet of rolled steel with a ball finial and hanging loop on the back. On the front it is stamped with “12 F”. It is in undamaged condition, no splits or dents, just it now has an overall age pitting to the blued finish. The blade measures 22.75” (57.8cm) and the bayonet itself 27.75” (70.5cm) long. It weighs a heavy 1.3Kg. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

French Napoleonic Prisoner of War Carved and Painted Cow Shinbone circa 1810 Here on offer is a beautiful example of a carved and painted cow shinbone, possibly made by a French Napoleonic prisoner of war (POW). When I acquired this piece of POW art, I was told a French Napoleonic POW had made it but I can’t guarantee this. I must say that I have only seen a couple of carved shinbones from the Napoleonic period, as most of the POW art is usually smaller and finer in detail. What convinces me that this piece probably comes from that period is the painted image of the “holding hands” at the bottom of the carving that seem to depict the French soldiers uniform colours (cuff) of that period and a lace work ladies cuff from the same time. The main carved image, in relief, depicts a beautifully carved and painted rose, so I believe this piece was made to be sold as a “love token”. The carving is in excellent condition with only some slight loss of paint to the rose. The POW’s used what materials they had to hand and cow bones provided an excellent carving medium and they where easily obtained from the kitchens. My understanding is the number of French prisoners who were captured and held in British prisons from the Seven Years War in 1756 to Napoleon’s defeat at Waterloo in 1815 was phenomenal. During their confinement the British government encouraged them to use their time and available resources productively, and so they gathered any available materials such as scraps of bone, wood, metal, string, wire, canvas, horsehair, nails and glass and used them to create objects. On designated days these wares were sold to British civilians in the prison marketplace, known as ‘depot’, markets. At these markets the local farmers and tradesmen would sell their goods to those prisoners who could afford to buy them, usually high ranking officers who would receive money from their families abroad. However, the other ranks were totally without any sort of income and this made life especially hard. Owing to a long dispute between the British and French as to which country was responsible for feeding and clothing the prisoners, they received only a meager ration of food, no clothes and no luxuries such as soap, or medication for their ill-tended wounds. Thus, the prison markets afforded an opportunity for the prisoners to dispose of their own wares, which were usually objects they had been trained to make in their own country as civilians. The carving is 7” (17.7cm) high and weighs a heavy 312g. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

French WWI Military Issue Treen Etui Necessaire Needle Holder/Sewing Kit Here on offer is an antique French WWI military issue treen etui necessaire needle holder/sewing kit. This wonderfully tactile etui is carved on a lathe from boxwood and was issued to French soldiers during WWI. The sewing kit was designed to be as comprehensive as possible, catering for repairs while deployed in the conflict. This necessaire separates into three pieces, both ends unscrew. The end that resembles a honey spoon, has spools to hold four different colours or types of thread on the exterior. If you unscrew that part, there is fixed inside, a bodkin, stiletto or awl-type tool to punch holes in leather or thick fabric. The part of the case that forms the handle for the bodkin unscrews and reveals a space for storing needles. The rounded ends were useful as darning implements. Its condition is good antique condition with an age-appropriate patina, everything screws together well. There is a small on the side of one of the thread separators, this does not affect the objects utility. The etui measures approx. 13cm by 2.1cm at the widest point. An unusual piece of militaria, treen or sewing tool, a must for a serious collector. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Full Size Custom Damascus Hunting Knife with a Black Palm Wood Handle by Terry Kranning Here on offer is a rare opportunity to acquire full-size collector\'s hunting knife with Damascus blade and black palm wood handle, made by Terry Kranning. I bought this knife and some miniatures directly from Terry back in 2002. Sadly, Terry was killed in a climbing accident during the Pocatello Pump rock climbing competition, Idaho, USA, back in 2004. He was a renowned knife maker, especially miniature knives and was a founder member of the American Miniature Knife Makers Society. He has positive reviews in Levine’s Guide, Knives ’85 thru 2002’ and in editions of ‘Knives Digest’. The knife itself has a beautiful Damascus fixed blade made from carbon steel, tempered to Rockwell 55. On one side, at the ricasso, it is stamped with the letters TLK, for Terry Kranning. The handle is made from black palm wood, which has a stunning black speckled pattern. There is some ornate file work to the steel back spine and the guard and fancy “flower” handle pins are made from polished nickel silver. Black and yellow spacers have been used to help secure the handle to the guard. This is a wonderful opportunity to obtain this “unique” example of one of Terry’s rarer full-size knives, that is in mint condition. The knife has a blade length of 3.6” (9.1cm) and a total length of 7.5” (19.2cm). It weighs 105g Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Full Size English Hallmarked Silver Key Pendant 1977 Here on offer is a full size English hallmarked silver key pendant, dates to 1977. The key itself is shaped like a “YALE” key and has a plain finish to both sides. It has the required groves on the arm that means it can actually be cut to fit a door lock. On one side there is a clear set of English silver hallmarks, the Lion Passant for English silver (925), a leopard for the assay office of London and the date letter “C” for the year 1977. It also shows the makers mark that are the letters “HJ”, but sadly I can’t find out the English maker they refer to? The key is in excellent condition with just some very light surface scratches. It measures 2.2” (5.4cm) long and 0.9” (2.3cm) diameter at the top. It weighs 2.4g of solid sterling silver Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thank you for taking the time to look.

Genuine Aboriginal Australian Boomerang Here on offer is genuine Aboriginal Australian boomerang depicting kangaroos and an emu in a tree landscape. This is an early example made from a heavy dark Australian native wood. Boomerangs are a multi functional instrument of the Aboriginal people. Their uses include warfare, hunting prey, rituals and ceremonies, musical instruments, digging sticks and also as a hammer. It is in excellent condition and has been lightly waxed to bring out the beauty of the wood. It measures 22” (56cm) wide and weighs 325g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thank you for taking the time to look.

Genuine Aboriginal Australian Woomera Spear Thrower Here on offer is genuine Aboriginal Australian woomera spear thrower. This large 33” long spear thrower is I believe, hand carved from a beautiful piece of mulga wood. It is a 'male' spear thrower, meaning it has a wooden peg at one end that is held in place with kangaroo sinew. This is insert into a conical depression in the bottom of the hunting spears. At the opposite end it has a large blob of spinifex gum that acts as a counterbalance. By throwing a spear with a woomera, the hunter prolongs the period of contact between himself and the spear, thus increasing the weapon's velocity and accuracy. Inserted in the spinifex resin of the handle of this one, is a very sharp piece of white quartz rock. This is used for cutting, shaping or sharpening. The spear thrower is also used as a fire-making saw, as a receptacle of mixing ochre, in ceremonies and also to deflect spears in battle. Spinifex resin is a gum coating of some species of spinifex grasses. This sticky resin is traditionally used as an adhesive in tool making by Aboriginal Australians. It is in excellent condition and has been lightly waxed to bring out the beautiful colours and tool marks in the wood. It measures 33.5” (85cm) long and weighs 410g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thank you for taking the time to look.

Genuine Black & White Photo of a Member of the WW2 German RAD in uniform with his RAD Hewer Here on offer is a genuine black & white photograph of a member of the WW2 German RAD in uniform, proudly clutching his RAD Mans Hewer. The Reich Labour Service (Reichsarbeitsdienst; RAD) was a major organisation established in Nazi German as an agency to help mitigate the effects of unemployment on the German Economy, militarise the workforce and indoctrinate it with Nazi ideology. It was the official state labour service, divided into separate sections for men and women. From June 1935 onward, men aged between 18 and 25 had to serve six months before their military service. During WW2 compulsory service also included young women and the RAD developed to an auxiliary formation, which provided support for the Wehrmacht armed forces. The photo is crystal clear and shows the member with what looks like a standard RAD Hewer with normal stag grips. This will make a great addition to any RAD display, especially a RAD Hewer! It is of sufficient quality that it could be easily enlarged to make a bigger copy if required. The photo itself was developed on Agfa paper as detailed on the back and has the crinkle cut edges that where popular around the WW2 period. It measures 3.3” (8.6cm) by 2.25” (5.6cm). Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Genuine British Burma WW2 Mk II 1945 Gurkha Kukri Knife with Leather Combat Scabbard Here on offer is a Genuine British Burma WW2 Mk II 1945 dated Kukri Knife with Leather Scabbard. The Gurkha Kukri is possibly the most recognisable and famous fighting knife ever developed. Indigenous to the mountain Kingdom of Nepal, home of the Gurkhas who were \"absorbed\" into the British sphere of influence with the Treaty of Seguli in 1816. These ferocious fighters were infamous for their valour and for using the kukri an amazing \"Tool of Death\". It is a forward leaning leaf shaped blade, which provided the user with leveraged striking power. The kukri was became an everyday tool as much as it was a deadly weapon. Introduced long before the British arrived in the early 19th century, the Kukri became standard equipment for Gurkha Regiments serving in the British Army. The Mark II Kukri was produced during WW2, each was maker marked in western script with WW2 dates and military markings. They where issued with a British WW2 dated hard leather over wood combat scabbard. I am told these Kukris are the most rare of all, as many never returned to arsenal storage after service in WW2. This Kukri knife has a fascinating story to tell: I was informed that the Gurkha Kukri knife was used against the Japanese in Burma during WW2 and saw the Japanese surrender of its 52nd division. It was then used against the Indonesians during the initial period 1945/6 of the Indonesian War of Independence. A gruesome belief is that the edges of the leather scabbard have been purposely scored with multiple period cuts that represent the number of Japanese victims it has taken during its service life! I do not have any provenience to support this story only that it was passed to me from the curator of a museum that was closing and selling off its contents. The knife itself has the traditional Kukri curved blade and this one has had the tip purposely clipped. I have seen this done on other service issued knifes that where used specifically on night manoeuvres to avoid accidentally stabbing your colleagues with the tip? On onside near the grip the blade is stamped with the British Military “Broad Arrow” and “K 45” for the year of issue 1945. The blade shows rough grinding marks on both sides where it has been cleaned and sharped in the field during its service life. The grip is made from two slabs of carved hardwood that are held in place by two massive steel rivets. There are some chips and knocks to the wood as you would expect given the life it has seen. The dark brown leather over wood scabbard is in excellent used condition and it retains its original black painted brass chape. The front of the scabbard is impressed with the year of manufacture, 1945 and what looks like C (Broad Arrow) 903? Possibly an arsenal or unit mark? The blade measures approximately 11.5” (29.3cm) long and the knife is 16” (40.6cm) in total length. With the scabbard, it weighs a heavy 780g. This knife clearly has a story to tell and is now a rare knife to find. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Genuine Collector’s Folding Knife by Renowned Scrimshaw Artist Sam McDowell Here on offer is a genuine collector’s folding lock-back knife by renowned scrimshaw artist Sam McDowell, depicting a Bottlenose Dolphin chasing some fish. I bought this lovely little knife new, back in the 1990’s and it has been in my collection ever since and is in mint condition. It still retains the original small detailed brochure and leatherette storage pouch. These early Collectors\' Knives where designed by Sam McDowell and made for him by Kai Cutlery of Seki City, Japan, an area known for making some of the best blade steels. Sam McDowell then hand-engraved his own original artwork on to the polished bone handles in a scrimshaw fashion. In this case the image on the front is of a Bottlenose Dolphin swimming after some small fish. This knife features a stainless steel clip point blade, a blade locking device, plain nickel silver bolsters, brass liners and polished bone handle scales. The front of the blade is embossed with the image of a flying Eagle with the writing: Collectors Knives by Sam McDowell. On the front tang it is also stamped with the words: COLLECTORS KNIVES BY SAM MCDOWELL On the reverse tang it is stamped with: SURGICAL STEEL Printed on the blade is the word: JAPAN Sam has also hand engraved his name at the bottom of the reverse bolster. This is a great chance to own a real Sam McDowell knife in mint condition. The knife has an approximate blade length of 2” (5cm) and a fully opened length of 4.4” (11.2cm). It weighs 34g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Genuine Early British Military Wilkinson Sword Type D Survival Knife with Original Leather Sheath Here on offer is an early issue British Military Wilkinson Sword Type D Survival Knife with its original leather sheath. This heavy-duty survival knife has a wooden handle made up of to large wooden slabs that have been contoured to make the grip and secured in place by two large screws bolt fixings. The top pommel end of the handle has a wrist cord hole and retains an aged knotted length of rope that works well as a wrist cord. The handle is in excellent condition and has a nice age patina finish to the wood. The 7.25” (18.4cm) large and heavy oval shaped broad blade has a sharp single cutting edge. One side is stamped with the maker’s mark and name, WILKINSON SWORD LTD and ‘REGD DESIGN APP FOR’. On the other side it is stamped with 1B/4594 along with the military arrow mark. I believe this is the pre NATO marking and the 1B prefix was used by both the British Army and the RAF. There is some greying/light pitting on the blade and some small usage nicks to the edge, but the overall condition is excellent, with the signs of genuine service use. It is complete with its original leather sheath that still has a working 'lift the dot' retaining strap at the top. The sheath has an old split to the front edge and someone has really ‘loved’ this knife in the passed as they has attached leather sections to repair and strengthen the back of the sheath where the thinner leather belt loop section joins the main blade section. I think the top split could be easily repaired if so required, its just personally, I prefer to leave it in the condition I find it, as I would not be using it in anger, but enjoying it in a collection. It is becoming harder to find these early genuine examples, that where probably made in the late 1940’s or early 1950’s. The knife itself is an excellent example it’s just the sheath shows signs of wear use and repair. The blade measures 7.25” (18.4cm) long and the knife is 12.5” (31.8cm) in total length. It weighs a heavy 525g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Genuine Full Size Medal for the Liberation of Kuwait (UAE Version) - First Gulf War 1990-1991 Here on offer is a genuine full size medal for the Liberation of Kuwait (UAE version) that was an award given to members of the United Arab Emirates military for service against Iraq during the First Gulf War, 1990 - 1991. My understanding is that this medal was issued in very limited numbers, making it a true military collectable for the future that covers the First Gulf War. The UAE’s armed forces have engaged in numerous wars since inception. During the Persian Gulf War, UAE troops, reportedly numbering several hundred, participated in the conflict as part of the GCC Peninsula Shield force that advanced into the city of Kuwait. United States aircraft bombed Iraqi positions from the UAE, and United States ships operated out of UAE ports. The UAE Air Force also carried out strikes against Iraqi forces. A total of six UAE combat deaths were reported as a result of the fighting. The medal has a bright gold-coloured gilt finish to the bronze metal. The front depicts an image of the area of the UAE surrounded by sunburst rays with the image of the Seal of the United Arab Emirates Armed Forces finished with coloured enamels. The reverse has an Arabic message that I assume relates to conflict that ended in 1991. It comes with the correct original ribbon with a pin-back fitting. The medal measures 1.5” (3.9cm) diameter and weighs 31g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched.

Genuine Full Size WW1 War, Victory & Star Medals to – FREDERICK CRAWLEY – DRIVER with Royal Engineers - Service No. 80225 Here is a TRIO of full-size WW1 BRITISH MEDALS being the WAR, VICTORY and 1914-15 STAR, correctly named to: F. CRAWLEY (Frederick Crawley) They come mounted and stitched on a long breast bar, which is quite flexible and are complete with the correct original ribbons. They have the following information stamped on the lower rim and back of the STAR: 80225 DVR. F. CRAWLEY. R.E. This means that FREDERICK CRAWLEY served in the ROYAL ENGINEERS as a DRIVER and his service number was 80225. My last photo a copy of the XXXXXXX Medal records, for Frederick Crawley, which confirms he was issued with the British War, Victory and 1914/15 STAR Medals. Some of the online Royal Engineer’s records show he served in France during WW1 and entered service on 26/07/1915, leaving the service on 10/02/1919. Therefore, it looks like he was one of the lucky ones, who survived the Great War! These full-size medals are in great original condition and have a lovely age patina. Their combined weight is 95g. A great TRIO set for any collector of WW1 Medals, relating to the Royal Engineers. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thank you for taking the time to look.

Genuine George VI General Service Medal GSM with Palestine 1945-48 Clasp & Ribbon Awarded to PTE 19030447 C.L.C. GILL of A.C.C. Here on offer is a genuine sterling silver George VI General Service Medal (GSM) with Palestine 1945-48 Clasp and ribbon. It was presented to PTE 19030447 C.L.C. GILL of the Army Catering Corps (A.C.C.) and his details are stamped on the lower rim. The General Service medal 1918-62 was awarded to military and RAF personnel for various campaigns and operations that fell short of full-scale war. In this case it was awarded for 1 days service in Palestine between 27th September 1945 and 30th June 1948. The medal itself has the following detailing: On the obverse: A crowned left-facing bust of King George VI with the inscription GEORGIVS VI D GBR OMN REX ET INDIAE IMP: On the reverse: A standing figure of Victory in a Greek helmet and carrying a trident, bestowing palms on a winged sword. The ribbon is 1.25 inches (32 mm) wide and is purple with a central green stripe. The silver medal is in excellent very fine condition, no edge dings, just light scratches. The medal measures approximately 1.4” (36mm) diameter and weighs 37g with the ribbon and clasp. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Genuine Issued RAF Officer\'s Bullion Cap Badge Here on offer is a genuine issued RAF Officer\'s padded bullion Cap Badge. It has the Queens Crown so I believe it is a post WW2 example. It is in overall great condition which still retains its original vibrant colour to the felt and gilt bullion. Also the solid metal RAF eagle retains all its gilt finish. There are just a couple of loose gilt strands on the lower laurel leaf. The Badge measures 2.7” (6.9cm) wide by 2.6” (6.8cm) tall. It weighs 15g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Genuine Issued WW1 Merchant Navy Officer\'s Cap Badge Here on offer is a genuine issued WW1 Merchant Navy Officer\'s padded Cap Badge. This excellent issued example still retains all its bullion stitching and padding. It has a beautiful overall aged patina finish to all the elements of the badge, as can be seen in my photos. The Badge measures 2.7” (6.9cm) wide by 2.6” (6.8cm) tall. It weighs 15g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Genuine Issued WW2 RAF Cloth Pilots Wings Here on offer is a genuine issued WW2 RAF cloth Pilots Wings badge. It is made of a flat embroidered pair of outstretched wings supporting a central laurel wreath encircling the RAF monogram with a King’s crown, the wings, monogram and crown in cream and the wreath in brown, all on a black fabric set on a cream backing cloth. The Wings do have moth damage to the black backing fabric, but all the other embroidery is still present. The pilot’s wings badge has been in use since 1912 with the formation of the Royal Flying Corps (RFC). This pattern has been in use since 1920 with variations in the crown. The badge was worn above the left tunic pocket. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Genuine JORDAN F1 Grand Prix Wrist Watch with Case Here on offer is genuine JORDAN F1 Grand Prix wrist watch with its metal case, outer sleeve, instruction booklet and Jordan tag. It even still has the clear plastic glass protecter! I acquired this watch when I attended the British Grand Prix back in 2000. I have only worn it once on the day of the race and since then, it has been stored in the case. I have just had a new battery professionally fitted (20/09/24) and it is working perfectly. It has a distinctive “Jordan” hornet logo yellow face marked with JORDAN GAND PRIX and 5 ATM WATER RESIST. It has a stainless-steel case with a marked turning bezel. The crystal glass lens is perfect and still has the plastic cover. The black nylon and Velcro strap also has the Jordan hornet logo in silver displayed on it. It also still has the original Jordan plastic tag and watch guarantee and instructions booklet. All this is contained in the original yellow steel case and its yellow Jordan cardboard cover. The case measures 6.4” (16cm) by 2.6” (6.5cm) and weighs 155g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thanks for taking the time to look.

Genuine Lignum Vitae Deadeye from the Rigging of the Cutty Sark with a book titled ‘The Cutty Sark’ by Alan Villiers 1953 Here on offer rare genuine lignum vitae Deadeye from the rigging of the Cutty Sark accompanied with a book ‘The Cutty Sark’ by Alan Villiers published in 1953. The heavy Deadeye was part of the rigging from the Cutty Sark and is believed to have been removed from the ship in 1952 as part of an overhaul and refit. It was owned by the late Captain Robert Greenland of the Merchant Navy, who’s late widow passed on this information to the previous owner Roger Grace in 2009. Her husband Captain Greenland, at the time was involved with instructing cadets on HMS Worcester, the Merchant Navy training ship, anchored at Greenhithe in Kent. The Cutty Sark was moored close by and was being used as an auxiliary training ship. In 1952 she was purchased by the Cutty Sark Preservation Society and in 1954 Captain Greenland and some cadets from HMS Worcester, crewed the Cutty Sark whilst she was towed to her permanent berth at Greenwich. He was given this Deadeye and another keepsake as mementoes of their assistance with the journey. Included with the deadeye is an excellent illustrated first edition, 96 page, reference book titled, ‘The Cutty Sark’ (Last of a Glorious Era) by Alan Villiers. Inside the front cover Roger W Grace, the previous owner, has signed it. On page 84 there is a photo showing the cadets of HMS Worcester working aboard her during the towing to Greenwich. Also on page 93 is a photo showing the Cutty Sark moored alongside HMS Worcester. There is a final item included in this group that is a Cutty Sark Preservation Society information leaflet and Dead of Covenant application form, both from circa 1954. Cutty Sark is the world's sole surviving tea clipper. She was built in 1869 for John 'Jock' Willis, whose ambition was to build a ship which could challenge the best clippers on the China tea run. On the 15th of February 1870, Cutty Sark left London on her maiden voyage, bound for Shanghai and eight months later she returned with more than 600,000kg of Chinese tea on board (enough to make more than 200 million cups of tea). Even today, when tea is more commonly available, a cargo of this size would be worth more than £1 million. This was the first of eight voyages the ship successfully made to China in pursuit of tea. The Deadeye shows some usage chips and wear from the ropes but has a fantastic patina to the wood. (Please see my photos) The book shows some loss of colour to the spin where is has been in the sun and the leaflet shows some age foxing. This is a wonderful piece of Merchant Navy memorabilia that will look good in any Naval collection or even just as a desk ornament. The Deadeye measures 6.5” (16.5cm) by 6.25” (16cm) and is 3.4” (8.5cm) thick. It weighs a heavy 1.6Kg. The book measures 8.6” (22cm) by 5.7” (14.5cm) and weighs 330g. The leaflet measures 8.5” (21.6cm) by 5.5” (14cm). The shipping will be high due to the weight of the Deadeye. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Genuine MINT Siebe Gorman Diver’s Knife c1980 Here on offer is genuine mint example of a SIEBE GORMAN Diver’s Knife, with its original heavy cast brass sheath, circa 1980. I believe this is the final ‘fifth style’ of divers knife that Siebe Gorman made. This variation is in fact the last real divers knife made by Siebe Gorman and dates from the late 1970’s or early 1980’s. They did made a series of commemorative knives for the 175th birthday of Siebe Gorman, but these were made for collectors rather then for divers to use. The pommel is made from brass and the nut fits tightly onto the black “Ebonite” black ribbed grip. The grip is in excellent condition but does have a tiny manufactures crack showing where the grip fits to the ferrule collar. The plain oval brass finger guard and ferrule, complete the hilt assembly. The really impressive 7.6” double-edged steel blade has a bright finish and retains all of its original cross graining. If I am being really picky there are a few “pin head” sized greying marks on the blade that I am sure will clean off if so required. The maker’s name: SIEBE GORMAN has been electro-engraved in a large font on one side of the blade. The heavy sheath has been cast from brass and is in its original mint condition, with a slight patina to the metal finish. The top is fluted and there is a slot in the reverse to retain a leather strap, that is not present on this knife. On the reverse there is also a flat copper rivet that secures the internal blade spring to hold the knife firmly in the sheath. The end of the sheath has an oval opening to allow any water to escape. The blade measures 7.6” (19.4cm) and the knife itself 13.2” (33.4cm) long. It weighs a heavy 920g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Genuine Near Mint WW1 Princess Mary Christmas Tin 1914 Here on offer is a GENUINE WW1 1914 Princess Mary Christmas Tin. This tin is empty of its contents and is in excellent condition with all the fine gilt detail still present. On the outer surface, most of the original gilt finish is retained, albeit the finish has slightly tarnished over the last 100 years. The inside still has all its gilt finish remaining and is in excellent condition, with just some minor discolouration on the inside of the lid. There is also a slight discolouration on the top side edge of the base of the tin. The hinge still works as originally designed, and the tin closes snuggly. Some history relating to the creation of these tins that you may find of interest: In November 1914, an advertisement was placed in the national press inviting monetary contributions to a \'Sailors & Soldiers Christmas Fund\', which had been created by Princess Mary, the seventeen year old daughter of King George V and Queen Mary. The purpose was to provide everyone wearing the King\'s uniform and serving overseas on Christmas Day 1914 with a \'gift from the Nation\'. The response was truly overwhelming, and it was decided to spend the money on an embossed brass box, based on a design by Messrs Adshead and Ramsey. The contents varied considerably; officers and men on active service afloat or at the front received a box containing a combination of pipe, lighter, 1 oz of tobacco and twenty cigarettes in distinctive yellow monogrammed wrappers. Non-smokers and boys received a bullet pencil and a packet of sweets instead. Indian troops often got sweets and spices, and nurses were treated to chocolate. Many of these items were dispatched separately from the tins themselves, as once the standard issue of tobacco and cigarettes was placed in the tin there was little room for much else apart from the greeting card. The \'tin\' itself was approximately 5\" long by 3¼\" wide by 1¼\" deep with a double-skinned, hinged, lid. The surface of the lid depicts the head of Princess Mary in the centre, surrounded by a laurel wreath and flanked on either side by the \'M\' monogram. At the top, a decorative cartouche contains the words \'Imperium Britannicum\' with a sword and scabbard either side. On the lower edge, another cartouche contains the words \'Christmas 1914\', which is flanked by the bows of battleships forging through a heavy sea. In the corners, small roundels house the names of the Allies: Belgium, Japan, Montenegro and Servia; France and Russia are at the edges, each superimposed on three furled flags or standards. This tin measures 5.1” (13cm) wide, 3.7” (8.5cm) high, 1.2” (3cm) deep and weighs 133g. A fine example of a 1914 Queen Mary tin and a great collectable that are becoming hard to find in this condition. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Genuine Original WW1 British Army Leather Jerkin Dated 1918 Here on offer is a genuine WW1 British Army leather Jerkin, dated 1918. The WW1 British Army leather Jerkin was introduced by the British Army in 1915 for trench wear and it proved to be very popular. This fine example is a very large size, possibly XXL, measuring 24.5” across the front when laid flat. It has been made from four large sections of soft leather that are strongly stitched together and it has two large outer pockets to the front. The original woollen lining is now missing but this has allowed us to view the stamped British Army “Crow” mark and the year of manufacture 1918, on the seam inside the back section, near the top collar. It has four buttons, but they are later leather looking “plastic” versions, as used during WW2. I suspect this Jerkin may have seen some service during WW2 as well as WW1. It is very hard to find examples of genuine WW1 Jerkins and this one is an impressive example, with all the leather seeming to be in great condition with overall wear marks to the surface and some scuffs. In the future it may benefit from a leather treatment to continue to keep it supple. This is a true archetypal piece of WW1 British trench warfare clothing. The Jerkin measures 24.5” (62cm) across the front and weighs approximately 1Kg. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Genuine Pair of WW2 Silver and Enamel RAF “Wings” Cufflinks Here on offer is a genuine pair of WW2 Silver and enamel RAF “Wings” cufflinks. The front of the cufflinks are constructed of a solid silver RAF “Wings” that have been set with red, white and blue enamel. There is some loss of enamel by the RAF lettering and wing feathers. The crown above the RAF letters is the King’s crown, dating them to late WW1 but most probably WW2. The other end of the cufflinks is made from a solid silver oval disc set with blue enamel on the front. On the reverse of both of the discs are the raised letters: SILVER They test as 925-grade sterling silver. The joining link is made from a silver twisted loop. The RAF “Wings” measure 1.5” (3.2cm) wide and combined they weigh 7g. This is a great opportunity to obtain an unusual example of genuine WW2 RAF cufflinks. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched.

Genuine Royal Air Force (RAF) Ceremonial Sword Belt with hangers for Officers Below Air Rank 30 – 34” Here on offer is a genuine Royal Air Force (RAF) Ceremonial Sword belt with hangers and fittings for Officers below Air Rank, waist size 30 to 34”. The size can be adjusted by changing the inner small buckle and strap. I acquired ten of these belts, of varying sizes, that have just surfaced. They were apparently used once in a RAF parade and then put into storage, around 2000. I believe most of these belts were made by Wilkinson Sword at the time. The circular gilt buckle has the spread winged RAF eagle and Queens Crown along with the words: Per Ardua Ad Astra. The belt and hangers have a striking RAF Blue material front, with two gold braded stripes, that are fitted to a black leather backing. Fitted to the belt are two hanging straps with gilt lobster claw clips and buckles. This belt has been used but is in excellent/near mint condition. It just shows some signs of stretching to the inner leather straps that hold the hangers, caused by the hanging weight of a sword. There are some hand written unit markings in white letters inside the belt and the size has been written on the leather tab in black ink. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched.

Genuine Signature of Kurt Baberg the WW2 German Navy U-boat Commander of U-618 and the recipient of a Knights Cross Here on offer is a genuine Signature of Kurt Baberg the WW2 German Navy U-boat commander of U-618 and the recipient of a Knights Cross. From what I can ascertain, this original signature has been mounted on a green coloured page with the image of the commander, a Knights Cross and U-618, by Cy Stapleton, East Texas, USA. At the bottom of the page it has printed: From the Cy Stapleton Collection * Lufkin, Texas Apparently he acquired a quantity of hand-signed bookplates from an author who had been attending Knights Cross reunions in Germany for the many years. He acquired these bookplates to affix to limited edition copies of his interviews and books. Some history relating to Kurt Baberg: Born 23rd February 1917, Kurt Baberg entered the Kriegsmarine in 1936. Under the command of Kurt Baberg, U-618 left Kiel on the 1st of September 1942, sinking two convoy ships on his first patrol before returning to port at St Nazaire at the end of October. In April and May of 1943, U-618 came under aerial attack twice, escaping damage on both occasions. In November 1943 and July 1944 the crew of U-618 destroyed two British bombers that had attacked the U-boat, while in December of 1943 U-618 saved 21 survivors from German destroyer Z-27. On his fourth patrol he damaged one ship and sunk another, the Empire Kohinoor. On the 14th January 1944 Kurt Baberg was awarded the Knights Cross. He had sailed on 6 patrols, spending 380 days at sea. On the 26th April 1945 he became Captain of U-827 until 5th May 1945, but did not do any war patrols. Baberg became a prisoner of war, being released in December 1945. He died on 31st March 2003. The green coloured page is in great condition with just some minor creases to the paper, which also looks like it has been folded in half at some point in its life. This page would make an excellent display piece for any German Navy collection, and should ideally be framed to protect it. The page measures 8” (20.3cm) by 5.3” (13.5cm). Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Genuine Vintage Goodwood Aero Club Member 06 “Winged” Badge by W.O. Lewis Birmingham c2006 Here on offer is a genuine vintage Goodwood Aero Club Member 06, “winged” badge by W.O. Lewis of Birmingham, circa 2006. Goodwood aerodrome Formerly known as RAF Westhampnett, has been at the same location since the Second World War, when it served as a satellite airfield to nearby RAF Tangmere. Its West Sussex location makes it the south coast’s focal point for flying excellence and gives pilots and their passengers a bird’s-eye view over the Solent and the Isle of Wight. This membership badge dates to 2006 and allowed the member various privileges at the time. The badge is in excellent condition, with all the blue enamel and silvered finish remaining. On the reverse is the maker’s details: W.O. LEWIS (BADGES) LTD B’HAM 19 It also retains its original long fixing pin and locking “C” clasp. It measures 2.6” (6.5cm) by 1” (2.5cm) and weighs 14g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Many thanks for taking the time to look.

Genuine Vintage WW2 Royal Artillery Wire Embroidered Bullion Blazer Badge Here on offer is a genuine vintage, possibly WW2 period, Royal Artillery Wire Embroidered Bullion Blazer Badge. The wire-embroidered badge has been sewn directly onto the square piece of cloth, which once would have formed the front of a blazer pocket. The badge itself is in great condition, and makes a great collectors piece that still displays well. The square cloth patch measures 4” (10.2cm) square and weighs 10g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Delivery Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Genuine WW1 1914 Princess Mary Christmas Tin Here on offer is a genuine WW1 1914 Princess Mary Christmas Tin. This tin is empty of its contents and is in great condition with some of the gilt detail still present. It does have some minor dents in the base and an indentation on the top left hand edge of the lid as shown in my photos. On the top surface of the lid, most of the original gilt finish has been lost on the raised images, but some is still present in the recesses. The inside still has most of its original gilt finish remaining and is in great condition, with just some minor discolouration on the base. The hinge still works as originally designed, and the tin closes snuggly. Some history relating to the creation of these tins that you may find of interest: In November 1914, an advertisement was placed in the national press inviting monetary contributions to a \'Sailors & Soldiers Christmas Fund\', which had been created by Princess Mary, the seventeen-year-old daughter of King George V and Queen Mary. The purpose was to provide everyone wearing the King\'s uniform and serving overseas on Christmas Day 1914 with a \'gift from the Nation\'. The response was truly overwhelming, and it was decided to spend the money on an embossed brass box, based on a design by Messrs Adshead and Ramsey. The contents varied considerably; officers and men on active service afloat or at the front received a box containing a combination of pipe, lighter, 1 oz of tobacco and twenty cigarettes in distinctive yellow monogrammed wrappers. Non-smokers and boys received a bullet pencil and a packet of sweets instead. Indian troops often got sweets and spices, and nurses were treated to chocolate. Many of these items were dispatched separately from the tins themselves, as once the standard issue of tobacco and cigarettes was placed in the tin there was little room for much else apart from the greeting card. The \'tin\' itself was approximately 5\" long by 3¼\" wide by 1¼\" deep with a double-skinned, hinged, lid. The surface of the lid depicts the head of Princess Mary in the centre, surrounded by a laurel wreath and flanked on either side by the \'M\' monogram. At the top, a decorative cartouche contains the words \'Imperium Britannicum\' with a sword and scabbard either side. On the lower edge, another cartouche contains the words \'Christmas 1914\', which is flanked by the bows of battleships forging through a heavy sea. In the corners, small roundels house the names of the Allies: Belgium, Japan, Montenegro and Servia; France and Russia are at the edges, each superimposed on three furled flags or standards. This tin measures 5.1” (13cm) wide, 3.7” (8.5cm) high, 1.2” (3cm) deep and weighs 135g. A great original example of a 1914 Queen Mary tin and a true collectable that are becoming hard to find in this condition. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Genuine WW1 1914 Princess Mary Christmas Tin Here on offer is a genuine WW1 1914 Princess Mary Christmas Tin. This tin is empty of its contents and is in great condition with some of the gilt detail still present. It does have some minor dents in the base and an indentation on the top edge of the lid as shown in my photos. On the top surface of the lid, most of the original gilt finish has been lost on the raised images, but some is still present in the recesses. The inside still has most of its original gilt finish remaining and is in great condition, with just some minor discolouration on the base. The hinge still works as originally designed, and the tin closes snuggly. Some history relating to the creation of these tins that you may find of interest: In November 1914, an advertisement was placed in the national press inviting monetary contributions to a \'Sailors & Soldiers Christmas Fund\', which had been created by Princess Mary, the seventeen-year-old daughter of King George V and Queen Mary. The purpose was to provide everyone wearing the King\'s uniform and serving overseas on Christmas Day 1914 with a \'gift from the Nation\'. The response was truly overwhelming, and it was decided to spend the money on an embossed brass box, based on a design by Messrs Adshead and Ramsey. The contents varied considerably; officers and men on active service afloat or at the front received a box containing a combination of pipe, lighter, 1 oz of tobacco and twenty cigarettes in distinctive yellow monogrammed wrappers. Non-smokers and boys received a bullet pencil and a packet of sweets instead. Indian troops often got sweets and spices, and nurses were treated to chocolate. Many of these items were dispatched separately from the tins themselves, as once the standard issue of tobacco and cigarettes was placed in the tin there was little room for much else apart from the greeting card. The \'tin\' itself was approximately 5\" long by 3¼\" wide by 1¼\" deep with a double-skinned, hinged, lid. The surface of the lid depicts the head of Princess Mary in the centre, surrounded by a laurel wreath and flanked on either side by the \'M\' monogram. At the top, a decorative cartouche contains the words \'Imperium Britannicum\' with a sword and scabbard either side. On the lower edge, another cartouche contains the words \'Christmas 1914\', which is flanked by the bows of battleships forging through a heavy sea. In the corners, small roundels house the names of the Allies: Belgium, Japan, Montenegro and Servia; France and Russia are at the edges, each superimposed on three furled flags or standards. This tin measures 5.1” (13cm) wide, 3.7” (8.5cm) high, 1.2” (3cm) deep and weighs 132g. A great original example of a 1914 Queen Mary tin and a true collectable that are becoming hard to find in this condition. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Genuine WW1 1914 Princess Mary Christmas Tin Here on offer is a genuine WW1 1914 Princess Mary Christmas Tin. This tin is empty of its contents and is in great condition with some of the gilt detail still present. It does have some minor dents in the base and an indentation on the inside of the lid. On the top surface of the lid, most of the original gilt finish has been lost on the raised images, but some is still present in the recesses. There is also some age tarnish stains to the brass, that I think would polish out. The inside still has nearly all of its original gilt finish remaining and is in great condition, with just some minor discolouration on the base. The hinge still works as originally designed, and the tin closes snuggly. Some history relating to the creation of these tins that you may find of interest: In November 1914, an advertisement was placed in the national press inviting monetary contributions to a \'Sailors & Soldiers Christmas Fund\', which had been created by Princess Mary, the seventeen-year-old daughter of King George V and Queen Mary. The purpose was to provide everyone wearing the King\'s uniform and serving overseas on Christmas Day 1914 with a \'gift from the Nation\'. The response was truly overwhelming, and it was decided to spend the money on an embossed brass box, based on a design by Messrs Adshead and Ramsey. The contents varied considerably; officers and men on active service afloat or at the front received a box containing a combination of pipe, lighter, 1 oz of tobacco and twenty cigarettes in distinctive yellow monogrammed wrappers. Non-smokers and boys received a bullet pencil and a packet of sweets instead. Indian troops often got sweets and spices, and nurses were treated to chocolate. Many of these items were dispatched separately from the tins themselves, as once the standard issue of tobacco and cigarettes was placed in the tin there was little room for much else apart from the greeting card. The \'tin\' itself was approximately 5\" long by 3¼\" wide by 1¼\" deep with a double-skinned, hinged, lid. The surface of the lid depicts the head of Princess Mary in the centre, surrounded by a laurel wreath and flanked on either side by the \'M\' monogram. At the top, a decorative cartouche contains the words \'Imperium Britannicum\' with a sword and scabbard either side. On the lower edge, another cartouche contains the words \'Christmas 1914\', which is flanked by the bows of battleships forging through a heavy sea. In the corners, small roundels house the names of the Allies: Belgium, Japan, Montenegro and Servia; France and Russia are at the edges, each superimposed on three furled flags or standards. This tin measures 5.1” (13cm) wide, 3.7” (8.5cm) high, 1.2” (3cm) deep and weighs 132g. A great original example of a 1914 Queen Mary tin and a true collectable that are becoming hard to find in this condition. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Genuine WW1 1914 Princess Mary Christmas Tin Here on offer is a genuine WW1 1914 Princess Mary Christmas Tin. This tin is empty of its contents and is in good condition, however all the external gilt finish has gone but all the fine brass detailing remains. It does have some minor dents in the base and a couple on the lid along with some age tarnish stains to the brass, that I think would polish out. The hinge still works as originally designed and it closes but due to a split in the metal on the edge, it no longer has a snug fit. The inside still has most of its original gilt finish remaining and is in great condition, with just some minor discolouration. Some history relating to the creation of these tins that you may find of interest: In November 1914, an advertisement was placed in the national press inviting monetary contributions to a \'Sailors & Soldiers Christmas Fund\', which had been created by Princess Mary, the seventeen-year-old daughter of King George V and Queen Mary. The purpose was to provide everyone wearing the King\'s uniform and serving overseas on Christmas Day 1914 with a \'gift from the Nation\'. The response was truly overwhelming, and it was decided to spend the money on an embossed brass box, based on a design by Messrs Adshead and Ramsey. The contents varied considerably; officers and men on active service afloat or at the front received a box containing a combination of pipe, lighter, 1 oz of tobacco and twenty cigarettes in distinctive yellow monogrammed wrappers. Non-smokers and boys received a bullet pencil and a packet of sweets instead. Indian troops often got sweets and spices, and nurses were treated to chocolate. Many of these items were dispatched separately from the tins themselves, as once the standard issue of tobacco and cigarettes was placed in the tin there was little room for much else apart from the greeting card. The \'tin\' itself was approximately 5\" long by 3¼\" wide by 1¼\" deep with a double-skinned, hinged, lid. The surface of the lid depicts the head of Princess Mary in the centre, surrounded by a laurel wreath and flanked on either side by the \'M\' monogram. At the top, a decorative cartouche contains the words \'Imperium Britannicum\' with a sword and scabbard either side. On the lower edge, another cartouche contains the words \'Christmas 1914\', which is flanked by the bows of battleships forging through a heavy sea. In the corners, small roundels house the names of the Allies: Belgium, Japan, Montenegro and Servia; France and Russia are at the edges, each superimposed on three furled flags or standards. This tin measures 5.1” (13cm) wide, 3.7” (8.5cm) high, 1.2” (3cm) deep and weighs 130g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Genuine WW1 1914 Princess Mary Christmas Tin with Xmas Card and Rare Officers Silver Topped Bullet Pencil and Slotted Card Here on offer is a genuine WW1 1914 Princess Mary Christmas Tin that still contains its original Christmas card and rare silver topped “bullet” pencil, retained in its slotted card, with a name. This tin is in excellent condition retaining all its fine detail to the lid and most of its original gilt finish. There is just some small patches of staining around the edges. The surface of the lid depicts the head of Princess Mary in the centre, surrounded by a laurel wreath and flanked on either side by the \'M\' monogram. At the top, a decorative cartouche contains the words \'Imperium Britannicum\' with a sword and scabbard either side. On the lower edge, another cartouche contains the words \'Christmas 1914\', which is flanked by the bows of battleships forging through a heavy sea. In the corners, small roundels house the names of the Allies: Belgium, Japan, Montenegro and Servia; France and Russia are at the edges, each superimposed on three furled flags or standards. The hinge and lid still work as originally designed. This is one of the best Christmas tins I have seen in a very long time. It comes with the original 1914 Christmas Card from Princess Mary, which is in great condition, but the top outer cover has now split in two along the spine and separated from the internal card, which where originally just stitched together. Also within the tin is a fine example of the officer’s “bullet” pencil, with an undented silver topped pencil holder that is stamped “STERLING SILVER”, still with its original pencil. The silver holder fits tightly into a brass rifle shell casing that is etched with the Crown and “M” for Princess Mary in the same font/style as on the front of the Christmas card. There is some light staining to the finish in small patches. The base of the shell casing, that has been fired, shows the ordinance marks, dating it to 1914: K 14 V II What is also very unusual and rare with this tin is the fact it still retains the slotted card insert that holds the “bullet” pencil in place within the tin. On the back of the card, there is a name written in pencil that is hard to make out, but my possibly be: H Seacombe or Seacomb This is worth some researching, to see if he was a serving Officer during WW1? Although not obvious at the time due to the gilding on the outside, there were two grades of brass used in the production of these tins, the higher quality brass being generally reserved for tins given to officers, which I believe this example was for. Originally, the standard tins contained a packet of cigarettes and a packet of pipe tobacco, together with a Christmas 1914 card and a photo of Princess Mary in an envelope, but there were several variations in contents including a bar of chocolate, sweets, or packets of spices (for Indian troops); and a pad of paper and a silver tipped “bullet” pencil for officers, and sometimes another card with a Christmas message and photos of King & Queen. The tin measures 13cm wide, 8.5cm high and 3cm deep, weighing 160g with contents. It is rare to find such a complete and excellent condition WW1 “Officers” tin as this nowadays, which can only increase in value! The silver pencils on their own are fetching well over £100. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thank you for taking the time to look.

Genuine WW1 1914 Princess Mary Christmas Tin with Xmas Card and Rare Officers Silver Topped Pencil Here on offer is a genuine WW1 1914 Princess Mary Christmas Tin that still contains its original Christmas card and rare Silver Topped pencil, retained in its slotted card. This Tin is in excellent condition retaining all its fine detail to the lid and most of its original gilt finish. The surface of the lid depicts the head of Princess Mary in the centre, surrounded by a laurel wreath and flanked on either side by the 'M' monogram. At the top, a decorative cartouche contains the words 'Imperium Britannicum' with a sword and scabbard either side. On the lower edge, another cartouche contains the words 'Christmas 1914', which is flanked by the bows of battleships forging through a heavy sea. In the corners, small roundels house the names of the Allies: Belgium, Japan, Montenegro and Servia; France and Russia are at the edges, each superimposed on three furled flags or standards. This example has a slight dent on the back lower edge as can be seen in my photos. The hinge and lid still work as originally designed. This is one of the best Christmas tins I have seen in a very long time. It comes with the original 1914 Christmas Card from Princess Mary, which shows some minor age foxing. Also within the Tin is a fine example of the officer’s “bullet” pencil, being a silver topped pencil holder that is stamped “STERLING SILVER” still with its original pencil. The Silver holder fits tightly into a brass shell casing that is etched with the Crown and “M” for Princess Mary in the same font/style as on the front of the Christmas card. What is also very unusual and rare with this Tin is the fact it still retains the slotted card insert that holds the “bullet” pencil in place within the Tin. Although not obvious at the time due to the gilding on the outside, there were two grades of brass used in the production of these tins, the higher quality brass being generally reserved for tins given to officers, which I believe this example was for. Originally, the standard tins contained a packet of cigarettes and a packet of pipe tobacco, together with a Christmas 1914 card and a photo of Princess Mary in an envelope, but there were several variations in contents including a bar of chocolate, sweets, or packets of spices (for Indian troops); and a pad of paper and a silver tipped “bullet” pencil for officers, and sometimes another card with a Christmas message and photos of King & Queen. The tin measures 13cm wide, 8.5cm high and 3cm deep, weighing 153g with contents. It is rare to find such a complete and excellent condition WW1 “Officers” Tin as this nowadays, which can only increase in value! The Silver pencils on their own are fetching over £100. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thank you for taking the time to look.

Genuine WW1 1915 British Military Officers Trench Whistle by J Hudson & Co. of Birmingham with original Leather Strap Here on offer is a genuine WW1 1915 British Military Officers trench whistle by J Hudson & Co. of Birmingham with its original leather strap. They are both in excellent original condition, please see my photos. The cylindrical nickel silver metal whistle is in excellent undamaged and full working condition. The front is stamped with the maker’s name, year of manufacture and the British Military Broad Arrow or Crows Foot Mark: J.HUDSON & Co. BIRMINGHAM 1915 Attached to the ring is the original dark brown leather strap, with the buttonhole slot cut near the top, for fitting to the officer’s coat. It is rare to find this type of early 1915 WW1 trench whistle, with a Broad Arrow mark and the leather strap still in place. The whistle measures 3.1” (8cm) long to the top of the ring and 0.7” (1.7cm) diameter. The metal strap measures 5.7” (14.3cm) long, end to end. It weighs 40g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Genuine WW1 British Bronze Death Plaque (Death Penny) - Walter Walker Here on offer is a WWI 1914-1918 British bronze death plaque, which is also known as the Death Penny. This is a fine example of a GENUINE bronze memorial plaque issued to the next of kin of those who died during WW1 (or those who died later from causes attributable to service) This particular example was awarded to: WALTER WALKER When I researched this name on the Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) website, it came back with 17 people with the same name. Unfortunately, without any other related documentation, I can’t pinpoint this to a particular individual. The plaque is 12cm diameter and is in excellent condition with a beautiful bronze patina. Between the lions back foot and its tail there is a stamped the number “21”. By the lion’s front foot are the engraved initials of the artist who designed the plaque, Edward Carter-Preston (E.CR.P.) On the reverse of the plaque are the in letters “WA” in a combo stamp, which indicate this fine example was made at the \"Woolwich Arsenal, London\". The plaque measures 4.75” (12.1cm) diameter and weighs 320g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Many thanks for taking the time to look.

Genuine WW1 British Bronze Death Plaque (Death Penny) for ARTHUR MITCHELL Here on offer is a WW1 1914-1918 British bronze death plaque, which is also known as the Death Penny. This is a fine example of a GENUINE bronze memorial plaque issued to the next of kin of those who died during WW1 (or those who died later from causes attributable to service) This particular example was awarded to: ARTHUR MITCHELL When I researched this name on the Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) website, it came back with 24 people with the same name. Unfortunately, without any other related documentation, I can’t pinpoint this to a particular individual. The plaque is 12cm diameter and is in excellent condition with a beautiful bronze patina with some slight staining and scratches. Between the lions back foot and its tail there is a small engraved “62” By the lion’s front foot are the engraved initials of the artist who designed the plaque, Edward Carter-Preston (E.CR.P.) On the reverse you can just make out the edge and some parts of the letters of the “WA” combo stamp, which indicates this fine example was made at the \"Woolwich Arsenal, London\". The plaque measures 4.75” (12.1cm) diameter and weighs 355g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Many thanks for taking the time to look.

Genuine WW1 British Bronze Death Plaque (Death Penny) – James Watson Here on offer is a WW1 1914-1918 British bronze death plaque, which is also known as the Death Penny. This is a fine example of a GENUINE bronze memorial plaque issued to the next of kin of those who died during WW1 (or those who died later from causes attributable to service) This particular example was awarded to: JAMES WATSON When I researched this name on the Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) website, it came back with 77 people with the same name. Unfortunately, without any other related documentation, I can’t pinpoint this to a particular individual. The plaque is 12cm diameter and is in excellent condition with a beautiful bronze patina. Between the lions back foot and its tail there is a small engraved “15” By the lion’s front foot are the engraved initials of the artist who designed the plaque, Edward Carter-Preston (E.CR.P.) On the reverse you can just make out the edge and some parts of the letters of the “WA” combo stamp, which indicates this fine example was made at the \"Woolwich Arsenal, London\". The plaque measures 4.75” (12.1cm) diameter and weighs 355g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Many thanks for taking the time to look.

Genuine WW1 On War Service 1916 Women’s Munition Workers Badge by J. A. WYLIE & Co. Here on offer is a genuine WW1 “On War Service” 1916 women’s munition workers badge by J. A. WYLIE & Co, London. It is made in the form of a brass triangle with a George V Crown to the voided centre, with 1916 below. Around the sides are the words: ON WAR SERVICE The reverse is impressed with maker\'s details “J. A. WYLIE & Co London” and impressed with official issue number \'125105\'. It still retains its original heavy duty fixing pin and “C” clasp. It is in excellent condition with some slight age patina. It measures 1.5” (3.9cm) high and weighs 12g. Some history regarding the Volunteer Training Corps VTC. Some history regarding the On War Service 1916 badge. This triangular shaped badge issued after conscription in 1916 by the Ministry of Munitions. It was intended solely for women engaged in urgent war work. A clue to this fact is that the previous versions of the badge intended for men have a button hole fitting on the back. The 1916 triangular badge has a pin like a brooch for women. These small, metal badges were worn by civilians during the First World War in order to indicate that the person wearing it was on engaged in important war-work. Several of these badges were officially produced and distributed nationally but many more were produced privately by employing companies to support their employees. Before conscription was introduced in 1916, the army relied on voluntary recruitment. It was assumed by many that a man not in uniform was avoiding joining up and was therefore often accused of shirking their duty to their country. The famous white feather campaign saw men not in uniform presented with a white feather as a symbol of cowardice. The official badges were intended to prove that the wearer was doing their duty to their country in a time of war in a different way. They were not in uniform, but they may have been working in munitions factories or in the dockyards carrying out work that was vital to the war effort. After conscription, the need for these badges faded, along with the white feather campaign. However, many continued to be worn throughout the war, especially by female shift workers for whom the badge could give priority boarding and fare concessions on public transport, as well as indicating that there was nothing disreputable about these ladies travelling alone at night. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Many thanks for taking the time to look.

Genuine WW1 Princess Mary Christmas Tin 1914 Here on offer is a GENUINE WW1 1914 Princess Mary Christmas Tin. This tin is empty of its contents and is in great condition with some of the fine gilt detail still present. It only has some minor dents in the base, but the sides and top lid are in excellent undented condition. On the top surface of the lid, most of the original gilt finish has been lost on the raised images, but is still present in the recesses. The outside of the lower section still retains most of its original gilt finish. Again the inside still has most of its original gilt finish remaining and is in great condition, with just some minor discolouration on the base. The hinge still works as originally designed, and the tin closes snuggly. Some history relating to the creation of these tins that you may find of interest: In November 1914, an advertisement was placed in the national press inviting monetary contributions to a \'Sailors & Soldiers Christmas Fund\', which had been created by Princess Mary, the seventeen year old daughter of King George V and Queen Mary. The purpose was to provide everyone wearing the King\'s uniform and serving overseas on Christmas Day 1914 with a \'gift from the Nation\'. The response was truly overwhelming, and it was decided to spend the money on an embossed brass box, based on a design by Messrs Adshead and Ramsey. The contents varied considerably; officers and men on active service afloat or at the front received a box containing a combination of pipe, lighter, 1 oz of tobacco and twenty cigarettes in distinctive yellow monogrammed wrappers. Non-smokers and boys received a bullet pencil and a packet of sweets instead. Indian troops often got sweets and spices, and nurses were treated to chocolate. Many of these items were dispatched separately from the tins themselves, as once the standard issue of tobacco and cigarettes was placed in the tin there was little room for much else apart from the greeting card. The \'tin\' itself was approximately 5\" long by 3¼\" wide by 1¼\" deep with a double-skinned, hinged, lid. The surface of the lid depicts the head of Princess Mary in the centre, surrounded by a laurel wreath and flanked on either side by the \'M\' monogram. At the top, a decorative cartouche contains the words \'Imperium Britannicum\' with a sword and scabbard either side. On the lower edge, another cartouche contains the words \'Christmas 1914\', which is flanked by the bows of battleships forging through a heavy sea. In the corners, small roundels house the names of the Allies: Belgium, Japan, Montenegro and Servia; France and Russia are at the edges, each superimposed on three furled flags or standards. This tin measures 5.1” (13cm) wide, 3.7” (8.5cm) high, 1.2” (3cm) deep and weighs 133g. A great original example of a 1914 Queen Mary tin and a true collectable that are becoming hard to find in this condition. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Genuine WW1 Trench Whistle by J Hudson & Co. of Birmingham with Original Leather Lanyard – dated 1915 Here on offer is a genuine WW1 Trench Whistle by J Hudson & Co of Birmingham, still with its original leather lanyard, dated 1915. The heavy nickel silver metal whistle is in excellent undamaged and full working condition and still retains its original cork ‘Pea’. The front is stamped with the maker’s name and date: J.HUDSON & Co BIRMINGHAM 1915 Attached to the ring is the original dark brown leather lanyard, with the buttonhole slot cut near the top, for fitting to the officer’s coat. The strap is fitted the correct way around so that when the whistle is raised to the mouth it will be the right way around to be used. It is rare to find this type of WW1 trench whistle in such good condition. The metal shows some tarnishing and the strap has some age wear, but no splits or repairs. The whistle measures 2.6” (6.6cm) long to the top of the ring and the lanyard measures 7.5” (19cm) long. It weighs 50g. This is the only one I have come across in 40 years of collecting. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched.

Genuine WW1 Volunteer Training Corps VTC Central Association Gilt and Enamel Lapel Badge Here on offer is a genuine WW1 Volunteer Training Corps VTC, Central Association gilt and enamel lapel badge. The oval shaped badge depicts a gilt and enamel crowned oval ring, with the words: CENTRAL ASSOCIATION VTC In the centre is the image of the war goddess \'Bellona\', set against a black enamel background. The reverse has the normal lapel fixing stud and the maker\'s details \'Fattorini & Sons Bradford\' and with \'Regd 644266\' a registered, design and patent date of early 1915. It is in excellent condition, with all the gilt finish remaining. It measures 1.5” (3.8cm) by 0.9” (2.4cm) and weighs 11g. Some history regarding the Volunteer Training Corps VTC. After war had been declared in August 1914, there was an immediate demand for a means of service for those men who were over military age or engaged in important occupations. Combined with the perceived risk of a German invasion, this resulted in the spontaneous formation of illegal \"town guards\" and volunteer defence associations around the country, often organised by former Regular Army or Volunteer Force officers. By September 1914, a central committee had been formed and on 19 November 1914, a renamed Central Association of Volunteer Training Corps was recognised by the War Office. Lord Desborough became the President of the Association and General Sir O\'Moore Creagh VC was appointed the Military Advisor. Although the Central Association had been officially recognized, the new Volunteer Training Battalions were not. Units had to be financially self-supporting and members had to provide their own uniforms, which could not be khaki; the Association recommended Lovat green. All members were required to wear a red brassard or arm band, bearing the letters \"GR\" for Georgius Rex. No weapons or equipment were provided, although local Territorial Army Associations were asked to supply a few \"DP\" rifles, which were dummy weapons intended for \"Drill Purposes\". Membership of the Corps was only open to those who had \"genuine reasons\" for not enlisting in the regular armed forces. In October 1915, the Marquess of Lincolnshire attempted to give the Volunteers legal status by means of a private member\'s bill in the House of Lords. but it ran out of parliamentary time. However, MPs discovered that the Volunteer Act 1863 had never been repealed and the VTC Battalions legally became Volunteer Regiments in July 1915. In August 1916, the War Office decided to include the VTC Battalions into the County Infantry Regiment system, and they became numbered \"Volunteer\" battalions of their local regiment.5 With the introduction of conscription in 1916, came the power of the Military Service Tribunals to order men to join the VTC; however, the clause in the 1863 act which allowed resignation after fourteen days\' notice made it unenforceable, so a Volunteer Act 1916 was passed which obliged members to remain in the Corps until the end of the war. By February 1918, there were 285,000 Volunteers, 101,000 of whom had been directed to the Corps by the Tribunals. During 1917, P.14 Enfield Rifles began to be issued, followed by Hotchkiss Mk I machine guns. The Corps trained in drill and, if the equipment was available, use of the rifle. In case of a German invasion, battalions were tasked with roles such as line of communication defence and forming the garrison of major towns; 42 battalions were to defend London. Volunteers undertook a wide range of other tasks including; guarding vulnerable points, munitions handling, digging anti-invasion defence lines, assisting with harvesting, fire fighting and transport for wounded soldiers. In 1918, when there was an acute shortage of manpower because of the German spring offensive, 13,000 Volunteers undertook three-month coast defence duties in East Anglia. The force was sometimes ridiculed by the public; there were jokes that the \"GR\" on their armbands stood for \"George\'s Wrecks\", \"Grandpa\'s Regiment\", \"Genuine Relics\", \"Gorgeous Wrecks\" or \"Government Rejects\". Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Many thanks for taking the time to look.

Genuine WW1 ‘The Gift Of The Colonies’ Chocolate Tin Here on offer is a genuine WW1 Tin that would have contained chocolate from the British Colonies that were sent out to the serving British Military Forces on the battlefronts. On the front lid the Tin is marked in gilt lettering with: THE GIFT OF THE COLONIES OF TRINIDAD, GRANADA & ST LUCIA TO HIS MAJESTY’S NAVAL & MILITARY FORCES. And: THIS CHOCOLATE IS MADE FROM COCOA GROWN IN TRINIDAD GRANADA & ST LUCIA The tin is maker marked for B.W. & M ltd Mansfield England. It shows wear to the gilt finish but all the lettering and images can still be made out. There is a tiny split on the back edge of the lid, next to the right hand hinge. There are also a number of shallow dents over the tin. A great original used example of this rarer type of WW1 Tin. The Tin measures 9” (23cm) long by 4” (10cm) wide and 1.1” (3cm) thick. It weighs 168g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Genuine WW1 ‘The Gift Of The Colonies’ Chocolate Tin Here on offer is a genuine WW1 tin that would have contained chocolate from the British Colonies that were sent out to the serving British Military Forces on the battlefronts. On the front lid the tin is marked in gilt lettering with: THE GIFT OF THE COLONIES OF TRINIDAD, GRANADA & ST LUCIA TO HIS MAJESTY’S NAVAL & MILITARY FORCES. and: THIS CHOCOLATE IS MADE FROM COCOA GROWN IN TRINIDAD GRANADA & ST LUCIA The tin was made by B.W. & M ltd Mansfield, England. It shows slight wear to the gilt finish but all the lettering and images can still be made out. There are just a few tiny dents to the front cover. This is an excellent original example of this rarer type of WW1 tin. The Tin measures 9” (23cm) long by 4” (10cm) wide and 1.1” (3cm) thick. It weighs 160g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Genuine WW1 ‘The Gift Of The Colonies’ Chocolate Tin Here on offer is a genuine WW1 tin that would have contained chocolate from the British Colonies that were sent out to the serving British Military Forces on the battlefronts. On the front lid the tin is marked in gilt lettering with: THE GIFT OF THE COLONIES OF TRINIDAD, GRANADA & ST LUCIA TO HIS MAJESTY’S NAVAL & MILITARY FORCES. and: THIS CHOCOLATE IS MADE FROM COCOA GROWN IN TRINIDAD GRANADA & ST LUCIA It was made by B.W. & M ltd Mansfield, England and this is printed on the base. It is is excellent condition, with slight wear to the gilt finish on the top but all the lettering and images can still be made out. There are just a few tiny dents to the front cover and the base does have some scratches. The inside retains all ist original gilt finish and shines bright! This is the best original example I have had the pleasure to own. The tin measures 9” (23cm) long by 4” (10cm) wide and 1.1” (3cm) thick. It weighs 160g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Genuine WW2 (Poland) Medal for Warsaw 1939-1945 Here on offer is a genuine full-size WW2 (Poland) Medal for Warsaw 1939-1945. The gilt bronze Medal for Warsaw 1939–1945 (Polish: Medal za Warszawę 1939–1945) was a Polish commemorative medal awarded by the Polish People’s Republic to commemorate active participation in defending Warsaw in 1939, the 1944 Warsaw Uprising and in the liberation of Warsaw from Nazi Germany in January 1945. It was Instituted October 26th 1945 by decree of the Council of State of the Polish People\'s Republic. Awarded to all soldiers and citizens that took part in... 1) Defence of Warsaw during September 1939 Nazi Invasion. 2) Participants of the Warsaw underground and uprising in 1944. 3) Liberators of Warsaw from Nazi Germany in January 1945 It was also awarded to foreign citizens if they participated in these events. Note: One of the first people to be awarded the medal was the first President of Poland, B. Bierut and some high-ranking Polish Military. On the obverse of the gilt bronze medal it depicts: The image of a siren with a shield in the left hand and a sword in the right. They represent the coat of arms of the city of Warsaw. The top contains the inscription \"1939\" and \"1945\" where the sword almost acts as a dash between the two dates. At the bottom, \"ZA WARSZAWE\" (For Warsaw). On the reverse it depicts: \"RP-OBRONCOM-BOJOWNIKOM-OSWOBODZICIELOM\" (To the defenders, warriors, liberators) with oak leaves and three acorns at the bottom. The ribbon is red with two lighter longitudinal bands along the sides representing the colours of Warsaw. This is a fine original “worn” example, with signs of loss to the gilt finish and some fading to the ribbon colour. The medal measures 1.3” (3.3cm) diameter and weighs 19g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thanks for taking the time to look.

Genuine WW2 British Tank Regiment Bullion Blazer Badge Here on offer is a genuine WW2 British Tank Regiment bullion blazer pocket badge. Most of the bullion detail is still present and it has a great age patina to the finish, but most of the black backing fabric has moth damage. The badge measures 3.1" (7.8cm) by 2.4" (6.3cm). Just makes a great genuine display piece for any tank related collection. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Genuine WW2 German Army Dinner Plate that was brought back from the Island of Jersey made by Rhenania Duisdorf Bonn 1939 Here on offer is a genuine early WW2 German Army Dinner Plate that was brought back from the Island of Jersey where I acquired it over 30 years ago. I purchased it along with some edged weapons for an old gentleman who then ran the Jersey Stamp shop and he stated that the plate was 100% genuine and had come from a local mess hall that had been “liberated” by the locals in 1945 when the Germans left the Island and it was returned to British control. The thick white chine plate itself is in excellent/near mint condition, no chips or cracks just some light scratches to the surface enamel. On the base, it has a clear under glaze, German Eagle and makers mark, along with the date 1939. The maker’s mark is for famous chine and porcelain maker, Rhenania, of Duisdorf Bonn, Germany. These genuine plates are becoming hard to locate these days especially examples like this near mint example. It measures 9.2” (23.4cm) diameter and 1.1” (2,8cm) high. It weighs 685g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Genuine WW2 German Army Officers Dagger Hangers Here on offer is great set of early WW2 German Army Officers Dagger Hangers. The fittings on this set are the heavy metal alloy type. The oval buckles and slides have the fine oak leaf pattern but have lost most of their original silver finish, but they show a wonderful aged patina to their surface. The two lower “push open” spring clips are in full working order but again have lost their original silvering to the stippled finish. There are no maker marks that I can see, which is not uncommon for this type of hanger. The top suspension bar is the plain-silvered type and it has lost most of the silver finish. The two straps have good condition silver brocade to the front and dark green velvet backings. The front shows some wear especially just above the oval buckle on the shorter strap, where it has been stored folded over, probably for over 70 years! The velvet on the back shows wear and rub marks. These genuine original straps have seen service and would compliment an Army dagger with similar true service wear. The longest hanger measures 10” (25.4cm) from the top clip to the tip of the lower clip and they weigh 75g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Genuine WW2 German Five Place Bakelite Fuze Holder dated 1941 Here on offer is a Genuine WW2 German Five Place Bakelite Fuze Holder dated 1941. This original WW2 period manufactured five place black Bakelite holder, is marked on the bottom and the top of the lid, with the details: Kz.Zdlg.C/98, in raised text. On the underside of the lid are various markings including what looks to be the manufactures logo and the production year date 1941. Inside it still retains the grey felt base to protect the fuses. Just out of interest, you can fit five 12 bore shotgun cartridges snuggly into this holder, to give you an idea of the size of fuse they used during WW2. The holder is in excellent condition with no visible damage. It measures 5” (12.7cm) long by 3.6” (9.2cm) high and weighs 120g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Genuine WW2 Luftwaffe Fighting Knife Stamped with Official Stick Eagle “5” Waffenamt Stamp on the Blade Here on offer is a fine example of a genuine WW2 Luftwaffe fighting knife stamped with official Stick Eagle “5” Waffenamt stamp on the blade. The slightly curved light wood grip scales are in excellent condition with just some shallow dents and light scratches to the finish. They are held securely in place by three steel dome topped pins. The shaped steel crossguard retains most of its original black paint. The beautiful 6.6” dagger shaped steel blade still retains a bright finish with some surface usage scratches. One side has a long 6” cutting blade and the other a smaller 3.5” top cutting edge. Stamped on one side of the ricasso is the official Stick Eagle “5” Waffenamt stamp that you can just make out. I believe the “5” is the rarer type of mark found on these knives. They can be found with a ‘6’ or a ‘S’ or with nothing at all. There is no makers mark on this knife and I have never seen one with a maker’s mark? The original undamaged steel scabbard retains 99% of its black paint, with just some missing from the strong metal retaining clip on the back. The knife fits snuggly and securely against the scabbard spring in the scabbard. Overall this knife is in excellent to near mint condition and is the best example I have seen for a long time. The blade is 6.6” (17cm) long and the whole knife measures 11” (28cm). It weighs 235g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Genuine WW2 Luftwaffe Fighting Knife Stamped with Official Stick Eagle “5” Waffenamt Stamp on the Blade and on the Scabbard Here on offer is a fine example of a genuine WW2 Luftwaffe fighting knife stamped with official Stick Eagle “5” Waffenamt stamp on the blade and very unusually at the tip of the scabbard. The slightly curved light wood grip scales are in excellent condition with just some age-related shallow dents and light scratches to the finish. They are held securely in place by three steel dome topped pins. The shaped polished steel crossguard shows a couple of age staining marks to the finish. The beautiful 6.8” dagger shaped steel blade still retains a bright finish with some surface usage scratches. One side has a long 6” cutting blade and the other a smaller 3.25” top cutting edge. Stamped on one side of the ricasso is the official Stick Eagle “5” Waffenamt stamp and on the other side the number 42 and another number, possibly a 5 or 6 that I really can’t make out. I believe the “5” is the rarer type of mark found on these knives. They can be found with a ‘6’ or a ‘S’ or with nothing at all. There is no makers mark on this knife and I have never seen one with a maker’s mark? The original undamaged steel scabbard retains 99% of its black anodised finish, with just some missing from the edges of strong metal retaining clip on the back. What is really unusual about this example is the fact it has the official Stick Eagle “5” Waffenamt mark, stamped at the tip of the scabbard. The knife fits snuggly and securely against the scabbard spring in the scabbard. Overall, this knife is in excellent to near mint condition and has the seldom seen “5” matching Waffenamt stamp on the scabbard. The blade is 6.8” (17.3cm) long and the whole knife measures 11.4” (29cm). It weighs 284g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Genuine WW2 M43 Kukri with Two Small Knives and Leather Covered Scabbard Here on offer is a genuine WW2 period M43 Kukri with the additional two small knives and a leather covered scabbard, along with original straps. This M43 Kukri is a sophisticated, well-engineered example, that incorporates the bolster as part of the blade and has a wider pommel and scaled wooden grips incised with five grooves for a better grip. The grip is made up of a two hard wood slabs held in place with two brass rivets or screws? The five groves cut into each of the grip slabs actually extend across the metal tang. The wide pommel top is made from a piece of curved flat steel that seems to be secured in place by two rectangular topped nails. The 13” blade shows some light age pitting and signs of sharpening and still retains a very sharp edge. It has the traditional kaudi notch and a shallow grove on both sides, near the straight top edge. There are no markings on the blade or other fittings, which is not uncommon on these WW2 period pieces. On the back of the scabbard, there are two pockets that hold two small knives. One of these, the Chakmak, is for sharpening the Kukri and can be used with a flint to create a spark. The other, the Karda, is used as a penknife for skinning animals. The leather covered wooden scabbard has a plain undecorated finish and shows a lot of dents and marks with some loss of leather. If the kukri is pushed into firmly, the tip just extends out of the bottom of the scabbard. It still retains the wide leather strap and belt loops, at the top, that are held in place with some criss-cross leather laces. May I suggest these are not removed as they are very dry now and will just break apart. In fact, the whole strap assembly is very dry and in a DELICATE condition. It also still has the two straps and buckles attached, but one is remaining attached by a “thread” of leather and will have to be treated with the greatest care, otherwise it will detach. I am actually concerned it may not survive being packed for posting! This Kukri has clearly seen service during WW2 and is a fine example of genuine used Kukri. The blade measures approximately 13” (33cm) long and the knife is 17.75” (45cm) in total length. With the scabbard, it weighs a heavy 1.04Kg. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Genuine WW2 RAF Benevolent Fund Memorial Aluminium Bell c1945 Here on offer is an original WW2 RAF Benevolent Fund memorial aluminium Bell circa 1945. This Bell is hand-made by the Buckingham Die-Casting Co. of Burnham, Bucks using aluminium alloy from downed WW2 German aircraft. On the sides of the Bell are the portraits of Churchill, Roosevelt and Stalin in low relief. Around the bottom edge in low relief are the words: CAST WITH METAL FROM GERMAN AIRCRAFT SHOT DOWN OVER BRITAIN 1939 – 45 RAF BENEVOLENT FUND On either side of the handle is a large “V” for victory, again in low relief. The original sale proceeds went to the RAF Benevolent Fund. The Bell is in excellent condition with no cracks or restoration, its original clanger and very minimal oxidization to the aluminium finish. It measures 4.75” (11.4cm) diameter at the base and 6” (15.3cm) high. It weighs 325g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Genuine WW2 RAF Cloth Pilots Wings Badge Here on offer is a genuine WW2 RAF cloth Pilots Wings badge. It is made of a flat embroidered pair of outstretched wings supporting a central laurel wreath encircling the RAF monogram with a King’s crown, the wings, monogram and crown in cream and the wreath in brown, all on a black fabric set on a black backing cloth. The Wings are in excellent condition, with no moth damage. The pilot’s wings badge has been in use since 1912 with the formation of the Royal Flying Corps (RFC). This pattern has been in use since 1920 with variations in the crown. The badge was worn above the left tunic pocket. The badge measures 4.25” (10.8cm) wide. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Genuine WW2 RAF Padded Cloth Pilots Wings Badge Here on offer is a genuine WW2 RAF padded cloth Pilots Wings badge. It is made of a padded embroidered pair of outstretched wings supporting a central laurel wreath encircling the RAF monogram with a King’s crown, the wings, monogram and crown in cream and the wreath in brown, all on a black fabric set on a cream backing cloth. The Wings are in excellent condition, with no moth damage. The pilot’s wings badge has been in use since 1912 with the formation of the Royal Flying Corps (RFC). This pattern has been in use since 1920 with variations in the crown. The badge was worn above the left tunic pocket. The badge measures 4.5” (11.4cm) wide. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

George III - Trafalgar Period - Royal Navy Officer’s Dirk with Scabbard c1800 Here on offer is a fine example of a George III, Trafalgar period, Royal Navy officer’s dirk with scabbard, circa 1800. The beautiful grip has a lower section made from circular sections of natural materials, with a smoothly turned pommel. The whole grip now has a wonderful aged patina and there is a tiny crack in one of the discs and a couple are slightly misaligned but it is securely fitted to the tang and brass ferrell. The ornate brass crossguard has raised images of English roses on the upper surface. The polished steel double edged blade has a central ridge to both sides and retains a sharp tip and smooth undamaged edges. There are some areas of old pitting on both sides as shown in my photos. The black leather covered scabbard has large brass mounts that are decorated with grooved rings and ornate edges. The upper mount is fitted with a single brass hanger ring. The dirk fits snuggly into the scabbard and is in excellent condition for its age. This is a fine example of a Trafalgar-period English naval piece that can really only increase in value! The blade measures 8.8” (22cm) long and the whole dirk is 12.4” (31.5cm) long. It weighs 170g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

George V - Special Constabulary Long Service Medal to George C Garrick Here on offer is an original George V - Special Constabulary Long Service Medal with its original ribbon and gilt pin bar. It was presented to GEORGE C GARRICK and his name is stamped on the lower rim. These medals where established on 30th August 1919 by King George V. The Special Constabulary Long Service Medal is a long service medal awarded in the United Kingdom to members of the Special Constabulary who have completed a specified period of service. The medal was initially established as the Special Constabulary Medal. The intent of the original warrant was to recognize the service of the members of the Special Constabulary during WW1, with further regulations to recognize nine years of service as a member of the Special Constabulary. A new Royal Warrant was promulgated in 1920 changing the name of the medal to the Special Constabulary Long Service Medal. The medal was usually awarded to all ranks in the Special Constabulary for nine years unpaid service, with more than 50 duties per annum. War service with at least 50 duties counted as double. For those Special Constables who served during WW1 the medal was awarded for three years’ service, and had performed at least 150 police duties. Recipients who received the medal under these conditions were entitled to a clasp to their medal denoting WW1 service. The bronze medal is in excellent condition and retains all its gilt finish, which now has a nice age patina to the finish. The medal measures approximately 1.4” (36mm) diameter. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

George V Imperial Service Medal in Original Case - Named to - WILLIAM HENRY MERRITT Here on offer a very fine example of a George V Imperial Service Medal in its original case and named to, WILLIAM HENRY MERRITT. The medal is circular and was struck in solid silver and issued between 1932 and 1937. The obverse bears the effigy of George V and has the following inscription around the inner edge: GEORGIVS.V.D.G.BRITT. OMN REX. ET. INDIAE IMP. The reverse depicts a finely sculptured male figure gazing out across the sea towards the setting sun, symbolising rest after labour, with the inscription; FOR FAITHFUL SERVICE The recipient's name can be found officially impressed in large capitals on the medal's rim. In this case the medal was awarded to: WILLIAM HENRY MERRITT The ribbon suspender is a ring attached to a fastening that surmounts the medal. The ribbon itself is 38mm wide, red in colour with a central light blue stripe. The original case of issue has a black-pebbled leatherette exterior, with some gilt finishing. Inside it has a maroon velvet recessed medal bed and silk lid lining. This example is in very fine condition, no dings or scratches that I can see and is more unusual being awarded to a lady. The medal measures 1.26” (3.2cm) diameter and weighs 31g with the ribbon. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thank you for taking the time to look.

George V Imperial Service Medal in Original Case - Named to a Lady - ANNIE EMILY STREAT Here on offer a very fine example of a George V Imperial Service Medal in its original case and named to a lady, ANNIE EMILY STREAT. The medal is circular and was struck in solid silver and issued between 1932 and 1937. The obverse bears the effigy of George V and has the following inscription around the inner edge: GEORGIVS.V.D.G.BRITT. OMN REX. ET. INDIAE IMP. The reverse depicts a finely sculptured male figure gazing out across the sea towards the setting sun, symbolising rest after labour, with the inscription; FOR FAITHFUL SERVICE The recipient's name can be found officially impressed in large capitals on the medal's rim. In this case the medal was awarded to a lady: ANNIE EMILY STREAT The ribbon suspender is a ring attached to a fastening that surmounts the medal. The ribbon itself is 38mm wide, red in colour with a central light blue stripe. The original case of issue has a black-pebbled leatherette exterior, with some gilt finishing. Inside it has a maroon velvet recessed medal bed and silk lid lining. This example is in very fine condition, no dings or scratches that I can see and is more unusual being awarded to a lady. The medal measures 1.26” (3.2cm) diameter and weighs 31g with the ribbon. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thank you for taking the time to look.

George VI Efficiency Medal – 1st Type with ‘Territorial’ Bar attributed to 2084109 Corporal H.R.M. LACEY R.E.M.E. Here on offer is a silver George VI Efficiency Medal, 1st Type (1937 to 1948) with a ‘Territorial’ Bar. It is attributed to 2084109 Corporal H.R.M. LACEY of the Royal Electrical And Mechanical Engineers (R.E.M.E). The Medal was instituted on 17 October 1930 to simplify the existing awards, replacing the Territorial Efficiency Medal, the Militia Long Service and Good Conduct Medal and the equivalent awards issued by Commonwealth countries to other ranks in the volunteer forces. It was awarded for 12 years’ continuous efficient service (wartime service and also peacetime service in West Africa counting double). The first version bore the head of King George V and this was replaced by that of King George VI in 1937. In 1948, following the granting of independence to India, the circumscription on the face was changed and a second George VI type issued. The oval silver medal is fitted to an ornate fixed suspension of two laurel leaves with a ‘TERRITORIAL’ bar. The centre depicts the crowned head and shoulders of King George VI facing left, circumscribed ‘GEORGIVS•VI•D•G•BR•OMN•REX•ET•INDIÆ•IMP•’ (George VI by the Grace of God King of Great Britain and Emperor of India). Just under the head it is signed ‘PM’, for the sculptor Percy Metcalfe, CVO, RDI, 1895-1970. The reverse is inscribed: ‘FOR EFFICIENT SERVICE’. On the edge it is stamped: 2084109 CPL H. R. M. LACEY R.E.M.E. It comes with the correct green and yellow edged ribbon, which may be a replacement? The medal is a fine genuine example in excellent condition apart from on the reverse where some ‘idiot’ has cut a small V section out of the rim edge and applied a solution to check it is silver! This is a genuine silver medal so God knows why they had to go to these lengths. The oval medal measures 1.25” (3.1cm) wide, 1.5” (3.8cm) high and weighs 34g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

George VI Imperial Service Medal - Named to – MARK LOUIS GRIST with Case Here on offer a very fine example of a George VI Imperial Service Medal named to, MARK LOUIS GRIST. The medal is circular and was struck in solid silver and issued between 1949 and 1953. The obverse bears the effigy of George VI and has the following inscription around the inner edge: GEORGIVS VI DEI: GRA: BRITT: OMN: REX FID: DEF: The reverse depicts a finely sculptured male figure gazing out across the sea towards the setting sun, symbolising rest after labour, with the inscription; FOR FAITHFUL SERVICE The recipient\'s name can be found officially impressed in large capitals on the medal\'s rim. In this case the medal was awarded to: GEORGE HENRY SAVELL The ribbon suspender is a ring attached to a fastening that surmounts the medal. The ribbon itself is 38mm wide, red in colour with a central light blue stripe and attaches to a medal bar/pin at the top. The case has a black-pebbled leatherette exterior, with a maroon velvet recessed medal bed and silk lid lining. This example is in very fine condition, no dings or scratches that I can see. The medal measures 1.26” (3.2cm) diameter and weighs 30g with the ribbon. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thank you for taking the time to look.

George VI Imperial Service Medal in Original Case - Named to – GEORGE HENRY SAVELL Here on offer a very fine example of a George VI Imperial Service Medal in its original case and named to, GEORGE HENRY SAVELL. The medal is circular and was struck in solid silver and issued between 1949 and 1953. The obverse bears the effigy of George VI and has the following inscription around the inner edge: GEORGIVS VI DEI: GRA: BRITT: OMN: REX FID: DEF: The reverse depicts a finely sculptured male figure gazing out across the sea towards the setting sun, symbolising rest after labour, with the inscription; FOR FAITHFUL SERVICE The recipient's name can be found officially impressed in large capitals on the medal's rim. In this case the medal was awarded to: GEORGE HENRY SAVELL The ribbon suspender is a ring attached to a fastening that surmounts the medal. The ribbon itself is 38mm wide, red in colour with a central light blue stripe. The original case of issue has a black-pebbled leatherette exterior, with the words IMPERIAL SERVICE MEDAL in gilt letters on the lid. Inside it has a maroon velvet recessed medal bed and silk lid lining, with the stamp of the Royal Mint. This example is in very fine condition, no dings or scratches that I can see and is more unusual being awarded to a lady. The medal measures 1.26” (3.2cm) diameter and weighs 30g with the ribbon. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thank you for taking the time to look.

German Army Dress Dagger with Double Etched Blade by PAUL WEYERSBERG & Co Here on offer is a German Army Dress Dagger with double-etched blade by PAUL WEYERSBERG & Co. There is a huge amount of debate about “etched blades” as to whether various examples where WW2 era or post WW2. I personally take the guidance from Thomas Wittmann’s reference books. On page 136 of his book “Exploring the Dress Daggers of the German Army” his view is that this particular design of a right facing eagle without the leaf sprigs below is a genuine period design, BUT so few where made the majority you will find where produced after WW2. Therefore as I can’t prove exactly when this blade was engraved, I am listing it as a WW2 German Army dagger (possibly a parts dagger) with a post WW2 engraved blade. The dagger is in excellent condition with the age dulled greyed metal finish to all the mounts and fittings, including the scabbard. These would polish up to a bright finish, if so required. The early 14 oak leaf pattern Pommel is in excellent condition, showing a crisp outline to the hand finishing of the oak leaves. The white grip is an early solid trolon/celluloid type, with no cracks or chips. The spread winged Army Eagle crossguard retains a very fine and crisp detailing to the image, but looks to me to be of the \"tomahawk\" design produced by WKC. The ferrule has the finely detailed oak leaf design. This example still retains its original and correctly tied long silvered portepee, which does show some fraying. The richly nickel-plated Double Engraved Blade measures 10.25” (26cm) in length and is in stunning near mint condition with just light surface runner marks neat the tip. The blade has been etched with beautiful arabesque motifs on both sides. On the obverse is a central frosted panel that features a finely detailed spread winged \"right facing\" Army Eagle in the centre. On the reverse the central panel depicts the following gothic dedication: Fur Langjahrige Treue Dienste Der Generalstab Which roughly translates to: For Years of Long Service The General Staff The original factory background frosting is in place and there is no lifting or nicks to the edges. Also on the reverse it has a clear oval PAUL WEYERSBERG & Co. maker’s trademark (Sword with Laurel Wreath) with the word SOLINGEN underneath. The blades leather buffer pad is missing. The silver-plated metal scabbard is dent free and shows some loss of plating mainly to the top and bottom edges. Again the scabbard would polish up to a brighter finish if required. The throat is held in place by one round-headed screw on the upper edge. I my opinion the blade on this dagger is a work of art and the dagger would make a great addition to any Army collection. The Dagger in the scabbard measures a total of 15.7” (39.8cm) long and weighs 375g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

German Army Officers Dress Dagger with Double Etched Blade by E & F HORSTER Here on offer is a fine example of a German Officers dress dagger with double etched blade by E & F HORSTER, complete with its silver Portepee. There is a huge amount of debate about “etched blades” as to whether various examples where WW2 era or post WW2. I personally take the guidance from Thomas Wittmann’s reference books. On page 139 of his book “Exploring the Dress Daggers of the German Army” his view is that this particular design of a right facing eagle WITH the leaf sprigs below is a genuine period design. The photo he shows is an ultra-rare example by Eickhorn. So it is possible that E & F Horster also produced this version BUT so few where made the majority you will find will have been produced after WW2. Therefore as I can’t prove exactly when this blade was engraved, I am listing it as a genuine WW2 German Army dagger with a post WW2 engraved blade. The dagger is in excellent to near mint condition with a thick silver-plating finish to all the mounts and fittings, including the scabbard, which has minimal loss of plating. The 14 oak leaf pattern Pommel is in near mint condition, showing quality hand finishing to the oak leaves. The Grip is a beautiful ivory coloured solid trolon/celluloid type, in excellent condition, no cracks or chips. There is just some very slight rubbing to the finish on the reverse, which is hard to see. The near mint spread winged Army Eagle crossguard retains all its crisp detailing and no loss of plating. The reverse is smooth and still has all its plating in place. The ferrule has the finely detailed oak leaf design. The richly nickel-plated Double Engraved Blade measures 10.2” (25.8cm) in length and is in truly excellent to near mint condition with just the slightest light grey marks near the tip. The blade has been etched with beautiful arabesque motifs on both sides. On the obverse is a central frosted panel that features a finely detailed spread winged Army Eagle in the centre. The original factory background frosting is in place and there is no lifting or nicks to the edges. The blade is complete with its dark brown leather buffer pad. On the reverse it has a ‘crisp’ oval E & F HOSTER makers trademark. The silver-plated metal Scabbard is dent free and again in excellent condition. It still retains most of the dark background finish to the raised stippling. There is some very slight loss of plating to the reverse lower section, but I am being picky. The throat is held in place by one headless screw on reverse. The correct length silver finished Portepee is in excellent condition with some slight darkening to the silver finish and is correctly tied in place on the dagger. In my opinion the blade on this dagger is truly a work of art and the dagger would make a great addition to any Army collection. The dagger in the scabbard measures a total of 15.6” (39.5cm) long and weighs about 380g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

German Haenel Model 28 .177 Calibre Air Pistol with Original Box and Accessories circa 1930 Here on offer is a Haenel Model 28 Air Pistol in .177 calibre with its original box and accessories. I believe these pistols where manufactured In Germany by C G Haenel of Suhl, between 1930 and 1939, so pre WW2. This example comes with a 4.1” (10.5cm) barrel and retains about 70% of its original blueing to the metal finish. Please see my photos. All the stampings on the barrel and cylinder are crisp and clear. The barrel has, CAL 4.5mm (.177) *, stamped along the left side and HAENEL MOD.28 Brit. Pat. No.277265 and D.R.P. stamped on the cylinder top. The serial number 13676 is stamped on the bottom of the grip frame and the letter E on one of the walnut grips. The walnut grips are in perfect condition and have the Haenel brass metal plaques inset on both sides. The pistol cocks and fires with no issues that I can identify. The original thick cardboard box is in great condition, just a split to one corner and side. All the detail on the lid is printed in English and the original owner’s name, J R Stretton has been written on the front and bottom of the box. This example also retains some accessories, which include a barrel cleaning rod, a nickel plated oil dispenser and a small cardboard box of original Haenel .177 pellets, approximately 50 in total. This is an excellent example of a quite scarce pre WW2 German manufactured Haenel Model 28 air pistol with original and hard to find accessories. The air pistol measures 10.5” (26.5cm) long and it weighs 1355g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. ONLY FOR SALE TO PERSONS AGED 18+ AND PROOF OF AGE IS REQUIRED. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

German Officers Dress Dagger with Double Etched Blade by F.W. HOLLER Here on offer is a stunning example of a WW2 German Army Officers Dagger with double-etched blade and glass-like deep orange grip by F.W. HOLLER, complete with its correct silver Portepee. There is a huge amount of debate about “etched blades” as to whether various examples where WW2 era or post WW2. I personally take the guidance from Thomas Wittmann’s reference books. On page 136 of his book “Exploring the Dress Daggers of the German Army” his view is that this particular design of a right facing eagle without the leaf sprigs below is a genuine period design, BUT so few where made the majority you will find where produced after WW2. Therefore as I can’t prove exactly when this blade was engraved, I am listing it as a genuine WW2 Army Dagger with a POST WW2 etched blade. All I know is the quality of this piece is truly excellent, making just a beautiful dagger. The dagger is in stunning near mint condition with a thick silver-plating finish to all the mounts and fittings, including the scabbard, with NO loss of plating! The dagger is in untouched condition and all the silver-plating has a beautiful aged dark patina that I personally prefer to leave but could be cleaned off to a bright silver finish. The 12 oak leaf pattern Pommel is in near mint condition, showing quality hand finishing to the oak leaves. The Grip is beautiful deep orange solid trolon/celluloid type, with a ‘Glass-Like’ finish and is in mint condition, no cracks or chips. The spread winged Army Eagle crossguard retains all its crisp detailing and no loss of plating. The reverse is smooth and still has all its plating in place. The ferrule has the finely detailed oak leaf design. The richly nickel-plated Double Engraved Blade measures 10.25” (26cm) in length and is in truly excellent condition with just light surface runner marks and the slightest pinhead grey spots near the crossguard. The blade has been etched with beautiful arabesque motifs on both sides. On the obverse is a central frosted panel that features a finely detailed spread winged Army Eagle in the centre. The original factory background frosting is in place and there is no lifting or nicks to the edges. The blade is complete with its dark green leather buffer pad. On the reverse it has a ‘crisp’ oval F.W. HOLLER makers trademark with the “thermometer” image in the centre. The silver-plated metal Scabbard is dent free and again in excellent condition. It still retains most of the dark background finish to the raised stippling. On the lower edge there are signs of some minor “spider web” pattern lifting to the plating, but I am being picky. The throat is held in place by one round-headed screw on the side. The correct length silver finished Portepee is in mint condition and is correctly tied in place on the dagger. In my opinion the blade on this dagger is a work of art and the dagger would make a great addition to any Army collection. The Dagger in the scabbard measures a total of 15.75” (40cm) long and weighs 380g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

German WW2 Enamel Hunting Association Badge Commemorating 50 Years - 1888-1938 Here on offer is a German WW2 era enamel Hunting Association Badge commemorating 50 years, 1888 to 1938. The circular white and green enamel metal badge has \"50 Jahre 1888-1938 Deutsche Jagerschaft Ostpreussen\" in raised lettering around the perimeter and the raised Hunting Association deer’s head/swastika emblem in the centre. The deer’s head is silver plated but has lost a lot of its plating over the years of wear. This early version is not maker marked but still retains its original thin horizontal fixing pin-back on the reverse. The badge measures 1.6” (4cm) diameter and weighs 26g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched.

Gilded Pair of WW2 German Deluxe Hangers for a 2nd Pattern Luftwaffe Dagger Here on offer is a beautiful pair of WW2 German Gilded Deluxe Hangers for a 2nd Pattern Luftwaffe Dagger. All the deluxe metal fittings (top clip, buckles, sliders and scabbard clips) feature raised oak leaves and the top clip and lower clips have the addition of acorns. They all have a lovely dulled gilt/grey anodised finish with aged patina. A tiny bit of gilt remains on the tip clip, but the buckles and lower clips have a fair amount remaining, especially on the front, albeit dulled. On the reverse of the top clips it has the RZM image in an opened bottom circle with the reference U.E.10 and the D.R.G.M. mark. The only reference I can find to the U.E.10 mark is as follows. Apparently the “U.E.” indicates Uniformeffekten Erlaubnisschein (Uniform Accessories Licence) and the “10” indicates the maker’s numerical code. Sadly no listing of the U.E. codes is known to exist. The lower clips each have the D.R.G.M. mark on them. All the spring clips are in full working order. The fabric straps are in excellent condition with blue/grey fronts and sewn silver stripes. The reverse of the straps is blue velvet, with a slight rubbing mark to near the top of one of the straps. They are fixed to the top clip in the normal manner of being stitched over. An excellent set of hangers that can only enhance any 2nd Pattern Luftwaffe Dagger. They measure 10.25” (26cm) from the top clip to the scabbard clip on the long strap and weigh 90g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Gilt Brass \"Admiral Lord Nelson\" Memorial Georgian Snuff Box circa 1805 Here on offer is a great example of a gilt brass Admiral Lord Nelson circular Georgian period snuff box. A number of variants of these pressed snuff boxes where made as commemorative items after Nelson’s victory at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. This fine example has finely detailed uniformed bare head bust of Lord Nelson in left profile relief, on the top of the circular lid Above the image are the words: Admiral Lord Nelson. The edge of the lid has a ridged finish to aid with its removal, as with all snuff boxes, it’s an airtight fit and hard to remove. There are some remnants of gilt left in the recesses of the image of Nelson and around the words. The side of the snuff box has a Greek Key pattern, with gilt remaining to the ribbed background surface. The base is plain on this example. The snuff box is in excellent no splits or repairs to the brass and it has a wonderful dark age patina finish. It measures 2.2” (5.5cm) diameter, 0.9” (2.3cm) high and weighs 54g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Gilt Metal and Enamel - WW1 Royal Flying Corps (RFC) Miniature Regimental Cap Badge on Original Card Here on offer is a gilt metal and enamel, WW1 Royal Flying Corps (RFC) Miniature Regimental Cap Badge that still comes with its original display card. It has been constructed from a gilt metal, probably gold-plated brass that now has a slightly dark patina to the finish. The letters RFC are finished in Red White and Blue enamels, as is the Crown. There is no damage or loss of enamel to the brooch, but the white enamel on the letter “R”, has a grey finish to the colour, where I don’t think, it has changed to a full “white” during its manufacture. On the reverse it still has its original brooch pin and ‘C’ clip. What is really unusual about this brooch is it still comes with its original display card, with the printed words: Miniature Regimental Cap Badge. The Royal Flying Corps. It measures 1” (2.5cm) wide by 1.25” (3.2cm) high and weighs 6.5g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thanks for taking the time to look.

Gilt Metal WW1 Royal Flying Corps (RFC) “WINGS” Sweetheart Brooch Here on offer is a finely detailed gilt metal WW1 Royal Flying Corps (RFC) “WINGS” sweetheart brooch. It has been constructed from a gilt metal, probably gold plated brass that now has a slightly dark patina to the finish. On the reverse it still has its original brooch pin and ‘C’ clip. The brooch measures 1.5” (3.8cm) wide by 0.6” (1.5cm) high and weighs 2.6g. I believe is an early WW1 RFC Sweetheart Brooch, that is in excellent condition and which can only increase in value. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thanks for taking the time to look.

Group of Post WW2 Royal Pioneer Corps Insignia Here on offer is an interesting group of post WW2 Royal Pioneer Corps insignia that has been mounted on a coloured card for displaying. The British Army Royal Pioneer Corps was responsible for various kinds of light engineering tasks. Although formed in 1939, several previous units had existed that performed similar roles. It was amalgamated into the Royal Logistic Corps in 1993. The post WW2 group consists of a British Army Royal Pioneer Corps shoulder title cloth badge, along with a bright finish cap badge and large and small insignia buttons. All the pieces are in mint condition and display well mounted on a unit-coloured card. The card measures 5.5” (14cm) by 3” (7.6cm) and the group weighs 25g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thanks for taking the time to look.

H.M.S. GANGES Hallmarked Silver Sports Medal by N.A.A.F.I. – “Winners 2nd Division” – 1927 Here on offer is an inter wars period, H.M.S. GANGES hallmarked silver sports medal, made by N.A.&A.F.I. and awarded to the “Winners 2nd Division” in 1927. The circular medal has been made from hallmarked English silver and the front depicts the scene of two runners in what looks to be a cross country race. The reverse displays the finely detailed raised image of the ship’s figure head and in a ribbon below, the ships name: H.M.S. GANGES. Around the top it has been engraved with the words: WINNERS 2nd Div. 1927 On the side there is the maker’s mark which reads as: NA&AFI This relates to NAAFI - Navy, Army & Air Force Institute, who actually made such medals. It also has a clear set of English silver hallmarks, the Lion Passant for English silver (925), an anchor for the assay office of Birmingham and the date letter “B” for the year 1926. This medal is truly a fine quality piece that is in beautiful condition, with just one slight knock to the raised rim. It measures 1.3” (3.2cm) diameter and weighs 17g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thank you for taking the time to look.

H.M.S. SULTAN - Presentation Walking Stick to Lieutenant Commander D. E. Gaymer – Derham Here on offer is an impressive presentation walking stick to Lieutenant Commander D. E. Gaymer – Derham, who it appears was the First Lieutenant at H.M.S. SULTAN between 1980 – 83. HMS Sultan is a shore base of the Royal Navy in Gosport, Hampshire, England. It is the primary engineering training establishment for the Royal Navy and home to the Network Rail Advanced Apprenticeship Scheme and the EDF Energy engineering maintenance apprenticeship. The site was originally RAF Gosport it was then transferred to the Royal Navy during 1945 as HMS Siskin, it was then renamed HMS Sultan on 1 June 1956 when the airfield side was closed down and a Mechanical Repair Establishment was moved here from the Flathouse area by Portsmouth Dockyard. The walking stick has a smooth wooden shaft that has been painted gloss black and the top palm grip is made in the image of a Sultan head from polished solid pewter (it is heavy!). This is a copy of the image of the sultan’s head used on the crest of H.M.S. SULTAN. There is also a polished metal collar near to top that is stamped with the following presentation wording: LT. CDR. D. E. GAYMER - DERHAM FIRST – LIEUTENANT 1980 – 83 It walking stick is in excellent condition and is finished with a polished metal tip. This unique and unusual walking stick warrants further researching into its owner. It measures 13.5” (34cm) long and weighs a heavy 580g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Hallmarked Silver Guildhall Music Medal 1931

Heavily Chrome Plated WW1 Trench Art 77mm Brass Artillery Shell Case made into a Vase Here on offer is an impressive piece of WW1 trench art, that is a heavily chrome plated WW1 trench art 77mm brass artillery shell case, that has been made into a striking vase. This 77mm shell case has had the base removed with all the ordinance marks, so I can’t tell if it is German or British in origin? However, the main cylindrical section has been expertly reworked into an impressively shaped vase. The top rim has a fluted edge and the base has been formed by cutting out five prongs and curving them to form a stand. The sides have two curled thin bars applied and inside it has been sealed with a brass disc to form a watertight seal, ensuring it can act as a vase. The whole vase has been heavily chrome plated and now has a very bright and gleaming finish, which is very unusual to find on such WW1 pieces, and something your partner might appreciate and allow to be displayed in the home! The vase measures 7.5” (19cm) tall, by 6” (15.3cm) diameter at the base and 4” (10.2cm) at the top. It weighs a heavy 920kg. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

HM Armed Forces Veteran Remembrance Souvenir Enamel Pin Badge Here on offer is a HM Armed Forces Veteran remembrance souvenir enamel pin badge. This is a quality gilt and enamel brooch with fine detailing. On the reverse has a fixing pin with “locking” C clasp. The brooch is 1” (2.6cm) high and weighs 4.2g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Huge Antique French Folding Palm Knife Stag Grip and 10” Blade – NOGENT DG Here on offer is massive example of an antique French folding Palm knife with a genuine stag horn grip and 10” blade – NOGENT DG. This is the largest example I have seen of one these famous French knives. The impressive large stag horn grip is 12” long and has a great aged patina to its finish. The large 10” long single edged steel blade, slots onto the inner curved edge of the grip to protect the cutting edge. When closed the blade is slightly lose against the back palm spring, again through wear over the years of use. On one side of the blade it is stamped with the name NOGENT and it has the letters D G in an oval at the base/ricasso of the blade. It is in great condition but there is some light greying the finish on one side and the other shows light pitting. This may clean off with a few hours of “elbow grease”. The “pin” locking mechanism still works but is a little worn through use and is released by pulling up on the large steel ring. I believe the “Palm” lock folding knife gets its name from the metal locking spring system on the back of the handle that has the shape of a “palm leaf”. The locking system is actually inspired from the 18th century Spanish Navaja knife that had a locking style blade with a back spring and a metal pull ring to release the lock. Interestingly, when WW1 broke out in Europe, it completely changed the classic warfare and the trench battle style and called for different tactics and equipment. Storming the enemy trench with a long rifle fitted with a long bayonet was not always convenient and feedback from the front line requested a knife for hand-to-hand combat. The soldier equipment did not include a knife and the French war ministry sent delegates to manufactures, mainly in Thiers, to find suitable equipment. The palm knife was selected, all the stocks were requisitioned and large orders placed. So much that even the cutleries from Nontron, specialized in ferrule (ring lock) knives, started to produce palm knives. By September 1915, more than 46,000 of those locking knives have been delivered. However, and despite its fierce reputation in the navaja form as a fighting knife, it was not adapted to the trench combat. The blade was a bit thin and the single pin to fix it made the ensemble too weak. Moreover, the handle was sleek and the knife did not have a cross-guard, making the thrust hits dangerous, especially with a handle covered in mud or blood. Therefore stag horn grip versions (with effectively a ribbed grip) where prized by front line troops, so it is possible that this example may have seen service in the trenches during WW1? Who knows? The knife fully open measures 21.25” (54cm) long and the blade is 10” (25.4cm) long by 1.75” (4.5cm) wide. It weighs a heavy 590g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Impressive 16” x 12” Oil on Canvas Framed Painting of H.M.S. WARSPITE by R. Hooper Here on offer is an impressive oil on canvas wooden framed painting of H.M.S. WARSPITE by R. Hooper. The painting depicts H.M.S. WARSPITE under steam at sea and is in excellent undamaged condition. It is unglazed and has been professionally framed by The Media Gallery, Barnstable. I can’t actually date the painting itself as I can’t find out any information about the artist, R. Hooper? Therefore, this could well be a WW2 period canvas that has been “recently” framed? The frame measures 19” (48.3cm) by 15” (38.2cm) and the painting canvas is 16” (40.6cm) by 12” (30.5cm). It weighs 860g. Some history relating to this great ship follows: HMS WARSPITE When she was launched in 1913 the use of oil as fuel and untried 15-inch guns were revolutionary concepts in the naval arms race between Britain and Germany, a considerable risk for Winston Churchill, then First Lord of the Admiralty, and Admiral John Fisher who had advocated the design. In The Great War Warspite and her sisters were enrolled in the 5th Battle Squadron under Rear-Admiral Hugh Evan-Thomas. They were temporarily attached to Admiral Beatty\'s Battle cruiser Fleet and except Queen Elizabeth (which was in dock) they all fought in the Battle of Jutland in 1916. This was their only major engagement during the war and the only major engagement of the fleets for that matter. Warspite took some severe beating at the battle. 13 hits from heavy calibre weapons weren’t enough to sink her but she was relieved of duty before the end of the battle and made for port to undergo much needed repairs. They all survived the post-war cut downs and were refitted several times during the inter wars years. Especially Warspite, which underwent extensive reconstructions. During WWII Warspite earned no less than 14 battle honours. In the Second Battle of Narvik Warspite’s airplane not only spotted for the artillery but also managed to sink a German submarine. This was the first case where a ship borne aircraft achieved such a feat and the only case when launched from a battleship. She participated in multiple theatres and was severely damaged several times. Most noteworthy was a spectacular German attack with radio controlled dive bombs, which turned the ship into an all but a total wreck. However she managed to stay afloat through the entire war and after 30 years of service she was one of the most distinguished ships ever to serve the Royal Navy. After decommissioning the ship was approved for breaking up. She was towed from Portsmouth but during the journey she broke her towline and ran aground in Prussia Cove where she was sold for scrap and broken up. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Many thanks for taking the time to look.

Impressive Dagger Shaped Letter Opener with Detailed Eagle Crossguard c1950 Here on offer is an impressive dagger shaped letter opener with a detailed eagle crossguard. The letter opener has what looks like a see-through marble effect Lucite grip, that is fixed slightly offset from the blade, to the crossguard. The crossguard itself is made from cast metal in the form of a detailed spread-winged eagle that has a light gilt wash to the finish. I think the long double-edged dagger shaped blade is made from nickel silver, or a heavily plated steel? There is no makers mark or name that I can see, but it has been very well made. It is difficult to date it, but with the Lucite rip and style of blade, I would estimate the 1950’s? Overall, it is in excellent condition, with no rust or dings to the blade, just a tiny edge split where it is fixed to the crossguard. The blade measures 6.7” (17cm) long and the letter opener, end to end is 10.3” (26.4cm) long. It weighs 123g. This is a beautiful looking dagger that just screams “quality” and makes a great display piece. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Impressive Framed Display of a Bull Shark’s Jaws and Teeth Here on offer is a most interesting and collectible deep framed display of a Bull shark’s jaws and teeth. This professionally made, deep glass framed “shadow box” displays the jaws and teeth of what I was told came from a Bull shark. I am no expert when it comes to sharks, but the jaws may have ben mounted upside down? Either way still makes a very impressive display piece. The makers details for PICTURECRAFT of Victoria Park, Cardiff, are stamped on the back. The case has an impressive gloss and silk black striped frame with a black background that highlights the white jaws and teeth. There are also two metal plaques inside the frame that contain information about sharks and their teeth. The frame measures 21.7” (55cm) by 15.6” (39.5cm) and is 4” (10.2cm) deep. The jaw measures approximately 13.4” (34cm) wide. It weighs a heavy 3.5g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Impressive Large King Leopold II Belgian Gilt Bronze Medal – Sleidinge Festival 1894 Here on offer is an impressive Large King Leopold II Belgian gilt bronze medal dated 1894. This large medal is in excellent condition and retains a large amount of its original gilt finish. The obverse depicts the portrait of King Leopold II and the reverse has the words: GEMEENTE SLEIDINGE FESTIVAL 1894 Set in the centre of a royal crest surrounded by a laurel, trumpets, drums and flags. This translates to: Municipality of Sleidinge Festival 1894. Sleidinge is a village in the municipalities of Evergem in the province of East Flanders, Belgium. The circular section of the medal measures 51mm diameter and it weighs 50g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Impressive Large Version of a WW2 Australian made 1st Battalion Ranger Knife or Brass Knuckle Ranger Knife Here on offer is an authentic WW2 brass knuckle Ranger Knife also known as the 1st Battalion Ranger knife, of which this is the larger version. I have been informed that these knifes where identified a long time ago in Harold Peterson’s book, AMERICAN KNIVES as the \"1st Battalion Ranger\" knife. However they have subsequently been identified as being the product of Australia, and saw service in the Pacific Theatre during WWII. They were produced in a \"small\" and a \"large\" variant, with nominally 6.25” and 9.25” blades respectively. This fine “large” example has a 9.25” (24.2cm) long clip pointed blade with a 2.75” (7cm) false edge. The blade has a lovely dark aged patina to the finish and shows large areas of light pitting, some of which would clean off, but I like to keep the edged weapons as authentic and original as I find them. The heavy blade is 0.25” (0.6cm) thick, on the blunt side near the crossguard and has traces of a semi-circular maker’s name, but I can only make out the last four letters, being “XHAM”. On the same side near the maker’s mark, I can also just make out the number “3”. Being a theatre made piece, the Australians used whatever blades they could lay their hands on and I believe this blade may have originally been a WW2 English machete blade, that has been refinished into this fine clip pointed blade. The solid brass “knuckle duster” style hilt, grip and crossguard are all cast from one brass moulding and have been hand finished. The brass has a beautiful untouched dark aged patina that in my opinion compliments the finish on the blade. There seems to be two letters stamped into one side of the grip, which I think look like “S R”. There is also a mark on the other side but I just can’t make out what it is. The tang of the blade has been fitted through the grip and very well secured by hammering it flush with the top of the grip. Overall the knife measures 14.5\" (36.8cm) long and weighs 865g. The knife would have originally come with a hand made leather scabbard, but sadly that has been lost to time. It is generally believed that while some of these knives saw use in combat in the Pacific by US GI’s, as private purchase weapons, the majority of the surviving examples probably came home as souvenirs. This really impressive looking fighting knife makes a great addition to any collection of WWII theatre and fighting knives. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Impressive Large ‘Pokerwork’ Nazi Party Eagle Here on offer is an unusual large “Pokerwork” Nazi Party eagle. The Pokerwork or Pyrography looks to have been professionally undertaken to produce this impressive image. Pyrography or pyrogravure is the art of decorating wood or other materials with burn marks resulting from the controlled application of a heated object such as a poker. It is also known as pokerwork or wood burning The artist has used a thick section of what I think is pine or a lightwood, to burn the image of the eagle onto using a small poker or soldering iron. The top surface has then been varnished to protect and enhance the image. The section of wood has also has a wooden frame. I have no idea how old this piece is but given its in immaculate condition; I would say it must be post WW2? Regardless of when it was made, it makes a very impressive display piece for any collector of German Militaria. Try and find another one! It measures 20” (51cm) by 16.1” (41cm) by 1” (2.5cm) and weighs a heavy 2.35Kg. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Delivery Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Impressive Original East India Company Percussion Cavalry Pistol - c1830 Here on offer is an original East India Company (EIC) percussion cavalry pistol, circa 1830. My understanding is that originally this percussion cap pistol was a Flintlock pistol, having been made in England in the early 19th century, circa 1810. It is the typical model Horse Pistol used by British Cavalry throughout the British Empire and the EIC. It was then converted in the 1830’s to the Percussion Cap system. This fine pistol has a 9in regulation .650 calibre round steel barrel, struck with London proof marks, which include the CROWN / CP black powder proof for muzzle loaders, as well as the CROWN / V viewed mark. There are also possible inspection marks, the letter “K” above an “8” and a string of letters and numbers, along the barrel: APX-1381-EX-73 At the tip, it is fitted with a working stirrup ramrod designed for use by the cavalry on horseback. The flat steel spring is stamped with the letters “JP”. It comes with a beautiful walnut stock that is stamped on one side with the rampant lion logo of the East India Company (adopted in 1808) together with what I believe is the gun stockers/sellers name: WILKINSON, possible the famous Wilkinson’s of Pall Mall London? It is fitted with regulation brass mounts including a brass butt cap with large steel lanyard ring, brass trigger guard and a fore end cap. The trigger mechanism has a large chequered and engraved trigger arm and the action is still firm and locks back securely on both half and full cock. The side plate is also engraved with the rampant lion logo of the East India Company. This pistol has an antique obsolete calibre and therefore it can be owned without any form of license. It is not deactivated in any way and is being sold as a collector’s display piece only. I have seen a few of these pistols over the years, but this is the finest example I have seen to date. The stock is sound with no splits and only light age-related indentations. The barrel has a beautiful smooth finish and the trigger plate just has some light greying to the metal. Overall, it measures 15.5” (39.4cm) long and weighs a heavy 1.37Kg. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Impressive Original WW2 Prisoner of War (POW) Hand Drawn Framed Image of a German Soldier Here on offer is an impressive original WW2 Prisoner of War (POW) hand drawn glass framed image of a German Soldier with a rifle slung over his shoulder. The image has been really well drawn by using a white paint or chalk on black paper. The image is slightly ‘spooky’ and you see more detail and depth the longer you gaze at it! I was told it was traded for cigarettes with a British Guard at one of the POW camps during WW2. Unfortunately there is no provenance with the picture, but I haven’t removed the backing board from the frame, so who knows what’s under it? The frame measures 13.6” (34.5cm) by 10.1” (25.7cm). It weighs 650g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Impressive Pair of WW2 Trench Art Cartridge Case and Bullet Displays Here on offer are an interesting pair of WW2 ‘Trench Art’ cartridge case and bullet displays. Each one seems to have been made from two .303 rounds that are crossed and mounted through a 50 calibre cartridge. Then this has been fitted to the top of a DUMMY M48 FUZE head, which in turn has been fitted into a large calibre shell case. The whole configuration has then been mounted onto a thick aluminium square base. Both displays are in excellent condition with a couple of the bullets showing some dings and a couple of the bullet heads are slightly loose. It is great that there are a pair of these and they will make an impressive addition to any military collection. Each one measures about 11.75” (29.8cm) high and the base is 2” (5cm) square. Combined they weigh a heavy 995g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thanks for taking the time to look.

Impressive RAF Related Antique Winged Car Mascot with an Early RAC Car Badge and RAF Brass Cap Badge Here on offer is an impressive RAF related antique winged car mascot enhanced with an early RAC car badge and RAF brass cap badge. From what I can make out, it looks to have possibly been made up from a 1920’s Buick Master “winged” car mascot/radiator cap, that originally would have had a temperature heat gauge in the centre? Where the gauge would have been fitted, there is now an early (1900’s) example of a RAC car badge which has the royal crown on the top and at the base of the wheel is a winged Hermes, an Olympian deity in Greek mythology (also called Mercury in Roman mythology). On the front of the badge, it would have had an enamel Union Jack flag and on the back “The Royal Automobile Club” engraved around an image of King Edward II. This is now missing and has been replaced with a WW2 period RAF brass cap badge. Therefore, this piece seems to have been made up from a “marriage” of scarce motoring memorabilia, by someone who loved motoring, with a connection to the RAF, probably during WW2. It is great condition with now damage to the wings or badge that I can see. It has clearly been painted with a bright silver paint to enhance its appeal. It does make a very striking display piece! This car mascot now makes a very striking desk display piece for anybody interested in early motoring memorabilia or anybody who is or has served in the RAF. It measures 7.75” (19.7cm) tall and is 8” (20.4cm) wide, wing tip to wing tip. It weighs a heavy 1.1Kg. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Impressive Victorian Court Sword with Scabbard and Ornate Bullion Knot by Ede & Son, London Here on offer is fine example of British Victorian Court dress sword that I have owned and case displayed for over 50 years, in my private collection. It retains much of its original ‘fire’ gilt finish and comes with its gilt brass and black leather scabbard and ornate bullion knot, making a beautiful and hard to find, display sword. The knuckle bow hilt is made from gilt brass, topped with a gilt Victorian crown pommel. It has an enclosed silver wire bound grip and scallop shaped guard, mounted with a VR cypher and crown set within oak leaves and acorns. The D guard has been correctly wrapped with a beautiful gold bullion knot that is in excellent condition. The straight unfullered 31.2” long blade is in near mint condition and is etched on both sides with scrolling foliate motifs and on the front a VR crown and on the reverse, crossed lances and the maker/distributors details: Ede & Son, Chancery Lane, London. There are just a couple of tiny black marks to the finish on the blade. The red felt scabbard washer is still in place and has clearly protected the blade from any moisture corrosion over the years. The black leather covered scabbard has three decorative gilt mounts, the upper two with hanger suspension rings. Court sword scabbards are always slightly flimsy given their construction and small diameter, but this example is still in excellent sound condition. There is some loss of gilt to the front of the mounts. The blade is 31.2” (79cm) long and the whole sword measures 38” (96.5cm) It weighs a 660g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Impressive Vintage South African 6” Boar’s Tusk Here on offer is an impressive vintage South African boar’s tusk fitted with a metal end cap. This genuine wild boar’s tusk originated from South Africa, where they are breed in captivity as a food source for captive wild cats, so the tusks are a natural bi-product. The beautiful naturally curved tusk has been polished and actually feels very tactile and comfortable to hold. It is unusual to find such a thin example as this piece, which still has a sharp pointed tip to it! Each tusk is UNIQUE in shape and size and may have some natural cracks, dark lines and shading in its structure. The base of the tusk has been fitted with what I think is a nickel silver cap. Tip to base (excluding the curve) it measures 6” (15.3cm) and weighs 35g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Impressive Vintage South African 8” Boar’s Tusk Grip - Fixed Blade Knife Here on offer is an impressive vintage South African boar’s tusk grip, fixed blade knife. The grip is made from a large REAL wild boar’s tusk from South Africa, where they are breed in captivity as a food source for captive wild cats, so the tusks are a natural bi-product. The tusk has been polished and is naturally ribbed so actually feels very tactile and comfortable to hold. Each tusk is UNIQUE in shape and size and may have some natural cracks, dark lines and shading in its structure. The polished stainless steel blade tang is pined securely in place by two steel pins. There is also a dark mahogany wooden section that helps hold the blade in place against the bottom of the tusk. The 3” (7.6cm) single edged blade is short and wide and retains a bright polished finish. There is no maker’s mark. The outer curve of the tusk about measures 8” (20.5cm) and the knife weighs 230g. This is a unique knife and a great collectors piece. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Impressive WW1 Trench Art Crucifix made from Bullets and Cartridge Cases Here on offer is a fine piece of WW1 Trench Art, being a Crucifix made from used bullets and brass cartridge cases. From some research I have done it appears these crucifixes where probably commercially produced from two French 8mm lebel cartridge cases with three German bullet projectiles forming the cross at the top. The figure of Christ, formed from pressed brass has then been fitted to the front of the cross. In this case a further bullet has been used to mount the cross onto a really ornate brass triangular base. This piece looks to have been through WW1 as there are cleaning wear (rubbing) to the image of Christ and the bullet cross is slightly bent at the top. With its ornate base this example is a cut above the rest and makes an impressive display piece. It measures 7” (17.7cm) high and the triangular base has 4” (10.2cm) sides. It weighs 183g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Impressive WW2 German Memorial “Bullet” Brooch Here on offer is a slightly puzzling WW2 German memorial “bullet” brooch with a suspended photo of the German Army Officer. I think it is made from a WW1 French bullet, possibly the one that may have ended the WW2 German Officers life? A lot of surplus WW1 ammunition was used during WW2 by the allies. The whole brooch has a bright gilt finish to the metal parts, apart from the rear cover on the back of the photo frame, which is silver plated and stamped “Wie Silb” which is German for “like silver”. The top of the brooch has been made from a WW1 rifle bullet, which is French as it has what appear to be French maker’s marks on its base? These are: ATE B 2 . 14 ATE B, I believe stands for “Atelier de Toulouse” 2 . 14 being the date of manufacture February 1914. On the reverse it has a fixing pin and “C” clasp and two raised ornate bands where the pin fixes to the bullet. On the front it has been engraved with the words, in a gothic font that I think read as: Lium Audenken This roughly translates to “Think of Lium” I am guessing Lium is the officer’s name and the coloured photo image that suspends from the bullet, depicts him in profile in his WW2 German Army Officers uniform. The brooch itself in in near mint condition retain all the gilt finish. The bullet measures 1.5” (3.9cm) long and the brooch weighs 18.5g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Impressive WW2 Period British “Artillery Shell” Shaped Steel Petrol Table Lighter with turned Bakelite Base Here on offer is an impressive and very heavy WW2 period British “Artillery Shell” shaped polished steel petrol table lighter, with a turned and stepped brown Bakelite base. The top cone section has a fine thread that unscrews to reveal flint wheel with two knurled wheels and the wick. It is in working order but is being sold without a flint or any fuel to comply with shipping regulations. The beautifully step turned and machined main body fits securely to a circular stepped Bakelite base. Underneath the base there is a very large brass bolt that when removed, allows you access to the flint barrel/spring and wick cotton for refuelling. This example is in excellent undamaged condition and just makes a striking WW2 table or desk lighter, or just an artillery ornament in its own right. It measures 6.9” (17.5cm) tall and 3.9” (9.9cm) diameter at the base. It weighs a very heavy 1.44Kg. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thanks for taking the time to look.

Impressive WW2 Period Hand Made Wooden Scale Model of HMS Belfast Here on offer is a wonderful WW2 period, hand made wooden model of the famous British warship HMS Belfast. This skilfully made and highly detailed model of HMS Belfast must have taken hours to make. The main hull and desks seemed to be carved from a solid piece of heavy wood, then the funnels, guns, metal fittings etc, have been added and then painted with a navy grey paint. The hull has been painted black and the upper decking has been painted light brown and lines scratched into it to imitate wooden planking. Three of the four main turrets actually turn and the main mast look to have had thin cotton rigging fitted at some point in its life. It is just a really impressive model that some one has made as a “labour of love”. Built in 1936, by Messrs Harland & Wolff, it went on to be launched on St. Patrick’s Day, 1936, by Anne Chamberlain, the Prime Minister’s wife at the time. Used as part of the blockade by the British navy against Germany, the Belfast ship unfortunately struck a German mine. With two years of repairs on its extensive damage, in November 1942, it was upgraded to become on the most powerful liners of the Royal Navy. The most famous feats were its Battle of the North Cape, the destruction of German warship, as well as participation in Operation Overlord. After WW2, Belfast went on to be used in the Korean War during 1950-52. Between 1956 and 1959, it underwent modernisation, with other commissions following before entered reserve in 1963. Presently this historical warship is docked on the river Thames, open to tourists for tours and exhibitions. The model is in excellent condition and makes a great display item for any Navy enthusiast. It measures 21.75” (55.4cm) long and 3” (7.8cm) wide at its widest point. It weighs a heavy 950g. As this is a large and heavy item, UK postage will be £12 via Parcel Force but please contact me via email for the best international postage charge for your specific country. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched.

Impressive WW2 RAF Art Deco Officer\'s Mess Cigarette Box Here on offer is a large and impressive WW2 RAF art deco officer's mess cigarette box. The main body of the hinged box appears to be made from bronze or a “bronzed” metal that has a lovely dark patina to the finish. The top of the lid has been set with a genuine RAF Officer’s Side Forage Cap Badge, Eagle & Crown in gilt brass. Around the edge of the lid four thin sections have been cut out to allow what I think is a silk RAF red, white and blue striped cloth to show through a thin sheet of glass. Inside the box it is lined in wood with two compartments for cigarettes that can be adjusted by moving the central divider. The base seems to have a dark leatherette covering. The box is in excellent condition with a lovely dark patina to the finish and some slight rub marks on the base. It measures 2.5” (6.4cm) high by 6” (15.4cm) wide and 3.5” (9cm) deep. It weighs a heavy 565G. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched.

Impressive “B17 Bomber” Award - Presented by The Warrant Officers’ and Sergeants’ Mess - Army Training Regiment, Bassingbourn Here on offer is an impressive award that was presented by the Warrant Officers’ and Sergeants’ Mess of the Army Training Regiment, Bassingbourn, Cambridgeshire, England. The award is made up of a heavy solid nickel silver model of a B17 American Bomber, that has been mounted onto a large square wooden base and may have a connection to the famous Memphis Belle Flying Fortress? On top of the base is an etched aluminium plate that has the motto of the Army Training Regiment and a lovely image of an American long legged “pin up” model, as seen of the sides of the Memphis Bell B17 Bomber. It also has the following words on it: PRESENTED BY THE WARRANT OFFICERS’ AND SERGEANTS’ MESS ARMY TRAINING REGIMENT BASSINGBOURN On the front of the base is cast aluminium image of the Army Training Regiment’s motto. During WW2, Royal Air Force Bassingbourn served first as an RAF station and then as a B17 bomber airfield of the Eight Air force, of the United States Army Air Forces (USAAF). During 1943 RAF Bassingbourn was the focus of a number of media events. The station and its locality were featured in the documentary film Memphis Belle: A Story of a Flying Fortress. One of the Memphis Belle’s propellers stood to greet you at the gatehouse on entering the Army Training Regiment. The British Army barracks were established, on the site of the former RAF Bassingbourn airfield, in January 1970, as the new Depot for the Queen’s Division. The depot was responsible for training recruits undergoing their 19-week basic training before joining a regular battalion (adult trainees did 19 weeks of training but junior trainees did 46 weeks of training); in 1993 the Barracks were re-designated the home of the \"Army Training Regiment, Bassingbourn\" and remained as such for nearly 20 years. Bassingbourn Barracks closed as an army training location in August 2012. It remains the home of the Tower Museum Bassingbourn. The award B17 Bomber measures 8” (20.4cm) wide and 5.6” (14.2cm) long. The base measures 5.6” (14.2cm) square and 2.5” (6.3cm) high. The award weighs a heavy 1.1Kg. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched.

In The Past Toys – Adolf Hitler in Black Leather Great Coat - War Criminals of the 20th Century - 12” Figure in Original Box Here on offer is a rare opportunity to acquire a near mint example of an Adolf Hitler, in a black leather great coat, War Criminals of the 20th Century, 12” action figure. It was made by ‘In The Past Toys’ in 2001, in very limited numbers and they where only in production for a short period. The brand no longer exists. The figure itself is in mint condition and comes with its very detailed political cap with insignia. Now the only issue that stops this example being mint, is a slight split/crease to one end of the small flaps on the box and the circular Velcro disc is missing that holds the folding top cover closed against the box. The box measures 13.4\" (34cm) by 5.5\" (14cm) by 2.5\" (6.6cm) and weighs 560g. These figures are now true collector’s pieces in their own right and command high prices that are only increasing! Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

In The Past Toys – Adolf Hitler in Black Leather Great Coat - War Criminals of the 20th Century - 12” Figure – Mint in Box Here on offer is a rare opportunity to acquire a truly MINT example of an Adolf Hitler in a black leather great coat, War Criminals of the 20th Century, 12” action figure. It was made by ‘In The Past Toys’ in 2001, in very limited numbers and they where only in production for a short period. The brand no longer exists. I actually bought this figure from new and it is MINT IN BOX, only taken out of the box to take photos for this listing. It has been stored away out of the light, so even the box is mint, no fading. These figures are now true collectors pieces in their own right and command high prices that are only increasing! Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

In The Past Toys – Adolf Hitler in SA Uniform - War Criminals of the 20th Century - 12” Figure – Mint in Box Here on offer is a rare opportunity to acquire a truly MINT example of an Adolf Hitler in SA Uniform, War Criminals of the 20th Century, 12” action figure. It was made by ‘In The Past Toys’ in 2000, in very limited numbers and they where only in production for a short period. The brand no longer exists. I actually bought this figure from new and it is MINT IN BOX, only taken out of the box to take photos for this listing. It even still has all the original cellophane over his face, a true mint in box example that can’t be upgraded. It has been stored away out of the light, so even the box is mint, no fading. These figures are now true collectors pieces in their own right and command high prices that are only increasing! Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

In The Past Toys – Heinrich Himmler War Criminals of the 20th Century - 12” Figure – Mint in Box Here on offer is a rare opportunity to acquire a truly MINT example of a Heinrich Himmler War Criminals of the 20th Century, 12” action figure. It was made by ‘In The Past Toys’ in 2002, in very limited numbers and they where only in production for a short period. The brand no longer exists. I actually bought this figure from new and it is MINT IN BOX, only taken out of the box to take photos for this listing. It has been stored away out of the light, so even the box is mint, no fading. This figure comes with: Black officer\'s uniform, jacket and pants, Black officer\'s cap, Black tie with insignia, tall black boots, Black fur lined long overcoat, Glasses, Diecast SS Himmler Dress Dagger with Portepee and Diecast medals. I believe only a very few of the early versions where made with the SS Himmler Dress Dagger, the majority came with an SS Sword, which makes figure an even rarer collectors piece? These figures are now true collectors pieces in their own right and command high prices that are only increasing! Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

INERT - Partly Activated - WW2 German 1Kg B1E Incendiary Bomb - Dropped on Portwrinkle in Cornwall 1941 Here on offer is an inert and party activated, WW2 German 1Kg B1E incendiary bomb. It is one of a pair, (see item 51576) I recently acquired from a local Cornishman, who claimed they were dropped on Portwrinkle, a harbour village in Cornwall, during the massive German bombing raids on Plymouth, in early 1941. Plymouth was the target of many bombing raids during World War II, including the Blitz, a sustained campaign of heavy air raids in March and April 1941. The heaviest bombing of Plymouth occurred over seven nights in March and April 1941, when the city was hit by over 205,000 incendiary bombs and 6,000 general purpose bombs. Plymouth was a prime target for the Luftwaffe because of its large naval dockyard, the presence of the Air Force, and the Army. The city was the second most heavily bombed in the country, after London This type of WW2 German 1Kg B1E incendiary bomb was used by the Luftwaffe and known as the Brandbombe or fire bomb. The bombs are cylindrical with the main body being made of magnesium alloy, filled with thermite, The top was fitted with a three-finned sheet metal tail assembly. When the bomb hit its target, a needle in the igniter would strike a percussion cap, which would then ignite the thermite and ultimately the magnesium casing. It would burn incredibly hot, up to about 2,500 degrees Centigrade and could melt steel or even rock. Therefore, once ignited, they were difficult to extinguish. Now this example is in great, but activated original condition retaining its sheet metal three-finned drum-shrouded tail, still riveted in place and with its original green and silver paint. It does have a “burn hole” in the side where the thermite has started to melt the magnesium casing, presumably before it was extinguished by the civil defence or ARP in Portwrinkle. The fuse at the tip can still be unscrewed, but owning to the casing melting, in no longer screws in all the way, leaving just small gap as can be seen in the photos. Stamped on the top of the fuse are numerous German ordinance marks and some small impact marks. The marks include, Rhs over 143 means it was manufactured by the Rheinmetall Sommerda plant. The numbers 38 refer to the year of manufacture being 1938, the 7a is the batch number and AZ8312* is the fuze type. It also has the official inspectors stick eagle Waffenamt stamp, with what looks to be with the number 6. These Waffenamt 6 stamps also appear twice on the main body casing, along numerous ordinance marks, such as RW over 151 which I believe is the maker, but I can’t identify who this was? Next to these marks are the years dates of 1937 and 1938. There are also the numbers 82 and 81, the large letters K-Bi and a large star shaped line mark. This example is totally INERT and therefore safe to display, with all the contents having been removed many years ago. It is just rare to find one in such good original condition, especially the steel fins. It measures 13.8” (35.2cm) tall by 1.9” (5cm) diameter and weighs 680g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. PLEASE NOTE: Due to International shipping regulations, this item can ONLY be shipped within the UK and proof of age over 18 years will be required. Thank you for taking the time to look.

INERT British Navy Time Fuse No198 MkII dated 1942 Here on offer is an original INERT British Navy Time Fuse No198 MkII. This brass fuse was a naval star shell type adopted in 1925. It was a standard time combustion fuse and it went through only two marks, being used throughout WW2. Prior to firing, the cap is removed and the time required is set by moving the top time ring. On firing the detonator holder sets back against its spring. This action drives the detonator onto the needle, and the flash from this passes into the flash channels thus commencing the burning of the time rings. At the end of the time as set the flash from the time rings is passed into the magazine and then into the shell filling. This example is in great condition with some corrosion in the base threads that would clean out to a bright finish if required. All the ordnance and timing scales markings are visible and it is dated 1942. It measures 2.75” (7cm) high, 2.5” (6.4cm) diameter and weighs 800g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched.

INERT German WW2 Blendkorper 2 H Glass Smoke Hand Grenade – Main Body Components Here on offer is a genuine German WW2 BLENDKÖRPER 2 H glass smoke hand grenade, with the main glass body components. The Blendkörper 2 H was used by the Germans during WW2, as a smoke screen, such as before attaching mines to oncoming tank tracks. The grenade consists of a pear-shaped, glass outer flask, resembling a large electric light bulb, that was filled with titanium tetrachloride. A thin inner glass tube, that resembles a test tube, was fitted inside and filled with a 27% solution of calcium chloride. The upper end has a slight shoulder which originally rested on a rubber-like plastic washer; this washer in turn rested on the inside shoulder of the collar of the outer flask. Both where capped and sealed with a sulphur and plaster of Paris cement. The smoke is produced by hydrolysis of titanium tetrachloride. The purpose of the inner tube of calcium chloride solution is to provide water to react with the titanium tetrachloride and produce an instantaneous smoke cloud in the desert or in cold areas, where the low humidity would cause a slow reaction. The calcium chloride is probably added to keep the water from freezing. No license is required to possess this inert grenade in the UK if it is retained as part of a collection or display. Both glass vessels are in excellent original condition, with some old dry deposits and colouration to the glass from the chemicals and sealant used. There are no cracks or chips to the glass that I can see which is rare to find on these delicate glass genades. The outer flask measures 2.5” (6.5cm) diameter and 4.8” (12.1cm) high. The inner flask is 0.8” (2.1cm) diameter and 4.8” (12.2cm) Together they weigh 140g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

INERT German WW2 Blendkorper 2 H Glass Smoke Hand Grenade – Main Body Components Here on offer is a genuine German WW2 BLENDKÖRPER 2 H glass smoke hand grenade, with the main glass body components. The Blendkörper 2 H was used by the Germans during WW2, as a smoke screen, such as before attaching mines to oncoming tank tracks. The grenade consists of a pear-shaped, glass outer flask, resembling a large electric light bulb, that was filled with titanium tetrachloride. A thin inner glass tube, that resembles a test tube, was fitted inside and filled with a 27% solution of calcium chloride. The upper end has a slight shoulder which originally rested on a rubber-like plastic washer; this washer in turn rested on the inside shoulder of the collar of the outer flask. Both where capped and sealed with a sulphur and plaster of Paris cement. The smoke is produced by hydrolysis of titanium tetrachloride. The purpose of the inner tube of calcium chloride solution is to provide water to react with the titanium tetrachloride and produce an instantaneous smoke cloud in the desert or in cold areas, where the low humidity would cause a slow reaction. The calcium chloride is probably added to keep the water from freezing. No license is required to possess this inert grenade in the UK if it is retained as part of a collection or display. Both glass vessels are in excellent condition, with just some old dry deposits from the chemicals and sealant used. There is a tiny crack in the glass in the neck of the large flask, as shown in my photos. The outer flask measures 2.5” (6.5cm) diameter and 4.8” (12.1cm) high. The inner flask is 0.8” (2.1cm) diameter and 4.8” (12.2cm) Together they weigh 140g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

INERT Original 1916 WW1 British No5 Mk1 Mills Hand Grenade - Vickerys Patent Ltd Here on offer is great example of an INERT original and untouched WW1 British No5 Mk1 Mills hand grenade dated to 1916. This is not one of those metal detector or French grenades that have been in the ground for 100 years, it’s a genuine example that survived WW1, being deactivated and kept for historical interest. It actually makes a great desk display item or even a paperweight! It has a lovely dark patina finish to the metal which does have some pitting corrosion of the metal on the front and on the steel fly off lever. My understanding is that the No. 5 Mk. 1 was the first version of the grenade, first being issued in May 1915 and entered general issue when mass production caught up a year later in 1916. The explosive was filled through the small circular brass screw plug on the upper half and the detonator assembly was inserted into the centre tube of the mills through the bottom of the grenade body via the base plug. The explosive and detonator have been removed in the past, but it still retains the original striker and spring that are now permanently corroded in place! The retaining pin can be removed and the steel fly off lever removed without the striker and spring moving. I can’t see and markings on the main body of this example and the only markings I can see are on the brass plug. The knurled edge brass is plug is stamped No5 Mk1, 11/16 which refers to November 1916, when it was made. Below the date is the plug maker’s stamp, being V.P. Ltd L, that relates to Vickerys Patents Ltd. 10, Devonshire Grove, Old Kent Road, London S.E.15. This is a great example of a genuine untouched WW1 grenade with some slight pitting, but it makes a great display piece that are hard to find today! PLEASE NOTE: This item is free from explosives (FFE and contains no explosive elements or parts thereof. It measures 3.75” (9.5cm) high and about 2.25” (5.8cm) diameter around the body. It weighs 532g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

INERT WW1 British No 80 IV.A Shrapnel Shell Brass Fuse Head dated 1915 Here on offer is a great example of an INERT WW1 British No 80 IV.A shrapnel shell fuse head, dated to May 1915. This is an early version of this type of fuse, with an aluminium threaded base and top cone, that is stamped with a tiny letter “B”. The fuse itself has been fired but is now INERT and was recovered from the battlefields of France. It shows signs of impact, with the nose cone now being slightly offset. The No.80 fuse was known as a time and percussion fuse and was usually used with the British shrapnel shells of the famous 18 pounders field guns in WW1. Designed by the German company Krupp in 1905 and manufactured under license, by Vickers Armament Industries in England before and during WW1. Although the initial models were made in aluminium, this fuse was entirely made in brass. The time system is a classical rotating disk system, with a ring graduated from 0 to 22 seconds, a departure ignition caused by an axial time pellet caused by the discharge shock momentum. The percussion system, selectable by choosing the rotating disk graduation marked with a roman cross was a very classical one as well, of graze type, with a staple safety device actioned by the shell departure shock. A gunpowder load was placed at the base of the fuse to ignite the shell (with an additional detonator if needed). This type of fuse had 16 different versions and remained in service until the middle of WW2. This fuse has some small creases along the lower lip edge. The aluminium base has No 80 IV.A stamped into it along with the maker mark, VSM (Vickers, Sons & Maxim), the date 5/18 and the number 399. A nice early example that makes a great desk paperweight! It measures 2.5” (6.4cm) diameter and is 2.4” (6cm) high from the treaded base to the top of the cone. It weighs 380g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

INERT WW1 British No 80 Shrapnel Shell Brass Fuse Head Dated June 1917 Here on offer is a fine example of an INERT WW1 British No 80 shrapnel shell fuse head, dated to June 1917. The fuse itself has been fired but is now INERT and was recovered from the battlefields of France and now makes a great desk ornament or paperweight. The No.80 fuse was known as a time and percussion fuse and was usually used with the British shrapnel shells of the famous 18 pounders field guns in WW1. Designed by the German company Krupp in 1905 and manufactured under license, by Vickers Armament Industries in England before and during WW1. Although the initial models were made in aluminium, this fuse was entirely made in brass. The time system is a classical rotating disk system, with a ring graduated from 0 to 22 seconds, a departure ignition caused by an axial time pellet caused by the discharge shock momentum. The percussion system, selectable by choosing the rotating disk graduation marked with a roman cross was a very classical one as well, of graze type, with a staple safety device actioned by the shell departure shock. A gunpowder load was placed at the base of the fuse to ignite the shell (with an additional detonator if needed). This type of fuse had 16 different versions and remained in service until the middle of WW2. The top section of this example does still take apart but the lower main thread has been slightly distorted during its firing in WW1. Inside the base it is stamped with what I think is the makers mark, WP, the date 6/17 and various other ordnance markings, M35, F21 and a broad arrow. It measures 2.6” (6.8cm) diameter and is 2.75” (7cm) high from the treaded base to the top of the cone. It weighs a heavy 815g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

INERT WW1 British No 80 VII Shrapnel Shell Brass Fuse Head Dated 1918 Here on offer is a fine example of an INERT WW1 British No 80 VII shrapnel shell fuse head, dated to September 1918. It makes a great desk paperweight! The fuse itself has been fired but is now INERT and was recovered from the battlefields of France. The No.80 fuse was known as a time and percussion fuse and was usually used with the British shrapnel shells of the famous 18 pounders field guns in WW1. Designed by the German company Krupp in 1905 and manufactured under license, by Vickers Armament Industries in England before and during WW1. Although the initial models were made in aluminium, this fuse was entirely made in brass. The time system is a classical rotating disk system, with a ring graduated from 0 to 22 seconds, a departure ignition caused by an axial time pellet caused by the discharge shock momentum. The percussion system, selectable by choosing the rotating disk graduation marked with a roman cross was a very classical one as well, of graze type, with a staple safety device actioned by the shell departure shock. A gunpowder load was placed at the base of the fuse to ignite the shell (with an additional detonator if needed). This type of fuse had 16 different versions and remained in service until the middle of WW2. This fuse has a small impact dent on the outer edge of the top cone and there are some small creases along the lip edge. The base has No 80 VII stamped into it along with the maker mark, VSM, the date 9/18 and various other ordnance markings. It also still retains central threaded disc cover on the base. It measures 2.4” (6cm) diameter and is 2.5” (6.4cm) high from the treaded base to the top of the cone. It weighs a heavy 715g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Inert WW1 British No 80 VII Shrapnel Shell Brass Fuse Head Dated 1918 Here on offer is a fine example of an INERT WW1 British No 80 VII shrapnel shell fuse head, dated to July 1918. It makes a great desk paperweight! The fuse itself has been fired but is now INERT and was recovered from the battlefields of France. The No.80 fuse was known as a time and percussion fuse and was usually used with the British shrapnel shells of the famous 18 pounders field guns in WW1. Designed by the German company Krupp in 1905 and manufactured under license, by Vickers Armament Industries in England before and during WW1. Although the initial models were made in aluminium, this fuse was entirely made in brass. The time system is a classical rotating disk system, with a ring graduated from 0 to 22 seconds, a departure ignition caused by an axial time pellet caused by the discharge shock momentum. The percussion system, selectable by choosing the rotating disk graduation marked with a roman cross was a very classical one as well, of graze type, with a staple safety device actioned by the shell departure shock. A gunpowder load was placed at the base of the fuse to ignite the shell (with an additional detonator if needed). This type of fuse had 16 different versions and remained in service until the middle of WW2. This fuse has some small creases along the lower lip edge. The base has No 80 VII stamped into it along with the maker mark, VSM, the date 7/18 and various other ordnance markings. It measures 2.4” (6cm) diameter and is 2.5” (6.4cm) high from the treaded base to the top of the cone. It weighs a heavy 630g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

INERT WW1 British No.102 Percussion Brass Fuse Head Dated August 1916 with Wooden Teak Mount Here on offer is a fine example of an INERT WW1 British No.102 Percussion graze fuse head, dated to August 1916, expertly set into a cylindrical shaped teak wooden mount. I haven’t been able to remove the fuse from the wooden mount and don’t feel to need too as the ordinance marks are on the outer surface of the cone. I believe the No.102 Percussion fuse was a modified No.100 fuse that had been transformed into a No.101 fuse by removing the transversal percussion mechanism and the replacement of the axial pellet by a conventional detonator cap pellet. A crimping groove was machined at the cone base. To support the transition of this fuse from a original No.100 to a No.102, you can make out BOTH of these references stamped on the side of the fuse, along with other various ordnance markings. These include the “Crows-foot” stamp and what I believe are the date/year numbers; 8 16, referring to August 1916. The fuse itself has been fired but is now INERT and was recovered from the battlefields of France. This brass fuse is in excellent condition with just a small dent on one side below the grooved rings. It fuse itself measures 2.4” (6cm) diameter and is 2” (5.1cm) high from the base to the top of the cone. The wooden mount is 3.5” (8.9cm) diameter and 1.9” (4.8cm) high. It weighs a heavy 1.2Kg. It makes a great desk paperweight or WW1 ordnance display item. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

INERT WW1 British No.15 \"Cricket\" Ball Grenade Here on offer is an INERT genuine WW1 British No.15 \"Cricket\" ball grenade, in relic condition. I believe these were introduced as an emergency hand grenade in May 1915, due to the shortage of Mills grenades. This type of grenade was used on all WW1 war fronts including the Gallipoli campaign. They were used as a hand grenade or used with a a catapult or spring gun, as used in trench warfare. This grenade consists of a spherical cast iron body with a large threaded screw in plug (now rusted in place), which was originally fitted with a No. 8 mark VII detonator secured to a length of safety fuse. This example is in relic condition, with overall pitting and rust, but is still solid and looks to be a battlefield recovered piece. I believe you can obtain reproduction fuses for these grenades which will make it display really well in any collection. No license is required to possess this inert grenade in the UK if it is retained as part of a collection or display. It measures 3” (7.5cm) diameter and weighs 675g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

INERT WW1 British VSM 37mm 1 Pounder “Pom Pom” Shell Hear on offer is a great example of an inert WW1 British VSM 37mm 1 pounder “Pom Pom” shell. The shell is stamped VSM (Vickers, Sons & Maxim) on the projectile section. There is also the letter “B” stamped on the top brass screw in plug. This type of shell was used on the British \"Pom Pom\" or 37mm cannon during WW1. The name reflects the distinctive sound it made whilst firing. The shell is in excellent condition with just some tiny dings to the brass shell case. It measures 6.3” (16cm) high and weighs 610g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thank you for taking the time to look.

INERT WW2 German 1Kg B1E Incendiary Bomb Here on offer is an INERT WW2 German 1Kg B1E incendiary bomb, that is one of a pair (see item 51574). I recently acquired from a local Cornishman, who claimed they were dropped on Portwrinkle, a harbour village in Cornwall, during the massive German bombing raids on Plymouth, in early 1941. Plymouth was the target of many bombing raids during World War II, including the Blitz, a sustained campaign of heavy air raids in March and April 1941. The heaviest bombing of Plymouth occurred over seven nights in March and April 1941, when the city was hit by over 205,000 incendiary bombs and 6,000 general purpose bombs. Plymouth was a prime target for the Luftwaffe because of its large naval dockyard, the presence of the Air Force, and the Army. The city was the second most heavily bombed in the country, after London This type of WW2 German 1Kg B1E incendiary bomb was used by the Luftwaffe and known as the Brandbombe or fire bomb. The bombs are cylindrical with the main body being made of magnesium alloy, filled with thermite, The top was fitted with a three-finned sheet metal tail assembly. When the bomb hit its target, a needle in the igniter would strike a percussion cap, which would then ignite the thermite and ultimately the magnesium casing. It would burn incredibly hot, up to about 2,500 degrees Centigrade and could melt steel or even rock. Therefore, once ignited, they were difficult to extinguish. Now this example is in great original condition, retaining its sheet metal, three-finned drum-shrouded tail, with its original green and silver paint. However, the original fin fixing rivets have been lost, so it now just pushes onto the main section and can be easily removed. Once removed you can then see the large slotted screw plug that fits into the top of the main body. I can only assume this was a “dud”, as it didn’t ignite and was just recovered and made safe by the civil defence or ARP in Portwrinkle. The fuse at the tip can easily be unscrewed by hand, to reveal the empty chamber. Stamped on the top of the fuse are numerous German ordinance marks and some small impact marks. The marks include, Rhs over 143 means it was manufactured by the Rheinmetall Sommerda plant. The numbers 37 refer to the year of manufacture being 1937, the 211b is the batch number and AZ8312* is the fuze type. It also has the official inspectors stick eagle Waffenamt stamp, with what looks to be with the number 6. These Waffenamt 6 stamps also appear twice on the main body casing, along numerous ordinance marks, such as RW over 151 which I believe is the maker, but I can’t identify who this was? Next to these marks are the years dates of 1937 and 1938. There are also the numbers 54 and 47, the large letters K-Bi and a large star shaped line mark. This example is totally INERT and therefore safe to display, with all the contents having been removed many years ago. It is just rare to find one in such good original condition, with the untouched original steel fins. It measures 13.6” (34.6cm) tall by 1.9” (5cm) diameter and weighs 660g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. PLEASE NOTE: Due to International shipping regulations, this item can ONLY be shipped within the UK and proof of age over 18 years will be required. Thank you for taking the time to look.

INERT WW2 No.36M Mk I British Mills Grenade by ACM 1940 Here on offer is great example of a now INERT, WW2 No.36M Mk I British Mills grenade made by ACM. The No.36M Mk I “Mesopotamian” variant was specially designed and waterproofed with shellac for use in the hot climate of Mesopotamia in 1917 at first and remained as the British army\'s standard hand-grenade from the 1930s to 1972. When I acquired this grenade, it was missing the stricker spring, the center guide tube and retaining pin/ring. I managed to source these from a military dealer who produces museum quality level parts, to aid with the restoration of such items. The parts fit perfectly and the whole grenade can be disassembled and reassembled if so required, just be very careful when removing the pin as the original lever will fly up, as the spring pushes the stricker down! Personally, I would leave it as it is as it makes a great display piece with all the original pieces on view. The front of the main original “pineapple” body of the grenade has the letters ACM stamped on it, which indicates the manufacturer of the body was Aims Crosta Mills, of Heywood, Lancashire, England. These grenades were made from a number of individually manufactured parts, body, base plug etc, that were made by different manufactures and then assembled. On the front is the filler plug, that is unmarked but made from Zinc, I think. The original knurled edged base plug is stamped with various ordnance markings, being: No.36 M Mk I and PDC 40 The manufacturer was (PDC) Patent Die Casting, Willesden Green, London and year is 1940. The grenade body still has the dark shellac finish to the metal. PLEASE NOTE: This item is free from explosives (FFE and contains no explosive elements or parts thereof). It measures 4” (10.3cm) high (to the stricker pin) and is approximately 2.4” (5.9cm) diameter. It weighs a heavy 577g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Inter War Period English Hallmarked Silver Medal for “Tug-of-War” dated 1936 Here on offer is an interesting, inter war period English hallmarked silver medal for “Tug-of-War” in 1936. The circular shaped medal has a loop and suspension ring fitted at the top. In the centre is the image of three men competing in a tug-of-war competition. On the reverse is have been engraved with the details: L. A. E. U. 1936 Sadly, I have no idea what “L. A. E. U.” stands for, so if anybody knows, please let me know. There is also a clear set of English silver hallmarks, the Lion Passant for English silver (925), an anchor for the assay office of Birmingham and the date letter “H” for the year 1932. It also shows the makers mark, that reads as “T & Co.” set in three indented circles, which possibly relates to the English maker: Toye & Co. They are a well-known Masonic outfitters and jewellers\", of Red Lion Square, London WC1. The suspension ring is also stamped with the Lion Passant for English silver (925). This medal is truly a fine quality piece that is in excellent condition. It measures 1.4” (3.6cm) to top of ring by 1” (2.4cm) wide and weighs 8.4g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thank you for taking the time to look.

Inter War Period English Hallmarked Silver Watch Fob or Medal for Military “Bayonet Fencing” 1928 Here on offer is an interesting, inter war period English hallmarked silver watch fob or medal for military “Bayonet Fencing” in 1928 The circular shaped fob has an ornately pieced top section fitted with suspension ring. In the centre is a blank shield shaped cartouche with laurel leaves around both sides. On the reverse is have been engraved with the military competition details: BAYONET FENCING 1928 So, it would appear this was either never awarded to the winner or it was just never engraved with his details? There is also a clear set of English silver hallmarks, the Lion Passant for English silver (925), an anchor for the assay office of Birmingham and the date letter “C” for the year 1927. It also shows the makers mark, but the letters are slightly damaged/misshaped, but I think it reads as “W & H.” set in an indented rectangle, which I believe stands for the famous English maker: Walker & Hall The suspension ring is also stamped with the Lion Passant for English silver (925). This military related fob is truly a fine quality piece that is in excellent condition. It measures 1.5” (3.7cm) to top of ring by 1” (2.4cm) wide and weighs 8g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thank you for taking the time to look.

Interesting and Rare French WW1 Commemorative Spelter Trinket Dish Here on offer is an interesting and rare example of a French WW1 commemorative trinket dish that seems to have been made from spelter or possibly pewter? It depicts a scene of French troops marching through the Arc de Triomphe, with a winged guardian angel flying above them. There is also a group of four soldiers on the left-hand side, which depict different soldiers through the ages. The French word DEPOSE also shown in raised letters at the bottom edge. The dish now has a wonderful age patina and retains a lot of the fine detailing. The only damage I can see are two tiny sections of the very edge of the dish missing, as shown in my photos. It measures 4.9” (12.5cm) wide by 3.25” (8.3cm) high. It weighs 194g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Interesting British WW1 SMLE 1907 Pattern Wilkinson Bayonet with Scabbard and Scarce Canadian Pattern 1915 Frog Here on offer is a British WW1 SMLE 1907 pattern Wilkinson bayonet with scabbard and scarce Canadian Pattern 1915 brown leather frog. All the metal fittings on the bayonet and scabbard have been painted black, with some signs of chipping and light surface rust. The black paint possibly means this bayonet has a Royal Navy connection? The grip still retains its original smooth dark wooden grip slabs, that are held in place by the original grip screw nuts and bolts. On the pommel the release button still works perfectly and, on the front, it has been stamped with: X X 0432 The “X X” would normally refer to the markings for the regimental unit, but I can’t find a reference to “X X” in any of my reference material or online? If anybody knows, please drop me an email. 0432 possibly refers to an issue number or a rack number in the regimental arsenal? The steel blade is in excellent condition, no nicks, just some slight greying to the finish and light scratches, that may well polish out. One side of the ricasso stamped with a Crown over G.R., the reign mark, 1907 the pattern date and 8 17, for August 1917 the issue date. There is also the maker’s name \"WILKINSON\", which is slightly rubbed. The other side carries the War Department \'Broad Arrow\' an ‘X’ which is the bend mark and three separate Enfield inspection marks, two are faint. The what I think are the numbers 18 and 38 along with an R are also stamped which I believe indicates it was reissued in 1918 and 1938, so was used in WW2 as well. The scabbard is in excellent condition, the leather is firm and has no cracks or splits and all the stitching is secure. The number 434 is stamped on the top of the metal throat mount and the letters RE on the front of the lower metal fitting. This version has the earlier round frog stud and the metal fittings are securely held in place by their original staples. On the reverse, the leather is stamped with J. W. B. 18 along with a faint Broad Arrow and acceptance mark. J. W. B. refers to the scabbard maker, J. W. Brown(e) of Birmingham and 18 the year of manufacture, 1918. Now the frog is a scarce Canadian Pattern 1915 Infantry belt frog, that was made to carry the P 1907 bayonet. I believe these where only made from 1915 to 1917. This excellent brown leather belt frog is fixed with six brass rivets and a strap with a brass buckle. It is stamped on the front with a crisp Canadian ownership mark: Broad arrow in a C. There is also what looks like a date reference: 6 22, probably a reissue date and in large black letters, T T S, possibly the maker, which I can’t identify? These frogs are really hard to find and this one is in excellent condition. They are selling on their own for over £150. This bayonet came to me fitted with this frog so that is how I am selling it, as I think they have been together for many years. The blade measures 17” (43.2cm) long and the bayonet is 21.9” (55.5cm) in total length. It weighs a heavy 785g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched.

Interesting Set of Deluxe WW2 German Army Officers Dagger Hangers Here on offer is an interesting set of Deluxe WW2 German Army Officers Dagger Hangers. Although these deluxe hangers have clearly been worn and have lost a lot of their original finish, they show possible remains of a gilt wash that was used for Wehrmacht Generals. You can only see the gold colouring in a more sub dewed light than my photos show. It may well be that the finish just has a very tarnished colour that gives the impression they had a gilt finish? I really can\'t be sure? The fittings on this set are the earlier heavy metal alloy type. The oval buckles and slides retain the fine oak leaf pattern and show small traces of the original gilt finish, as do the oak leaf sliders. The two lower oak leaf patterned “slider” spring clips are in full working order but have lost most of their original finish. They are both stamped with D.R.G.M. on the back. The top suspension bar is the deluxe oak leaf patterned type and is stamped with D.R.G.M. on the front and they have lost nearly all of their original finish. The two straps have good condition silver brocade to the front and light tan velvet backings. The front shows some wear and the shorter strap shows a period stitching repair to where is loops around the top bar. Please see my photos. The velvet on the back shows some contact rub marks. These genuine original straps have seen some service but would compliment any Wehrmacht dagger with similar true service wear. The longest hanger measures 9.5” (24.2cm) from the top bar to the tip of the lower clip and they weigh 70g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Interesting WW1 German POW - Antique Black Forest Walnut shaped Inkwell – marked PEDRAS SALGADAS 1916 Here on offer is an interesting and beautifully carved walnut shaped Black Forest wooden inkwell, that I was told relates to a German prisoner of war detained in Portugal during WW1. The story goes that when Portugal went from being a neutral country to entering WW1 on the side of the allies in 1916, they interned 36 German and Austro-Hungarian ships in Lisbon. Then on 9th March 1916, Germany declared war on Portugal followed by Portugal declaring war on Germany and they start to organise Portuguese troops to go to the Western front. This meant that number of German sailors and civilians where detained in POW camps in Portugal. They were allowed to take in some personal items such as writing equipment with them. The base of this inkwell has been carved with the name of a Portuguese town, PEDRAS SALGADAS and the year 1916. Therefore, I believe this inkwell is an antique and was made in the Black Forest (Switzerland) c1900 and was owned and used by a German POW in a camp at Pedas Salgadas, during WW1. Inkwell itself has been deeply carved and hinges open to reveal a whole where originally a glass liner would have been fitted, which is now sadly missing. The hinge works well and is a bit loose on the top section. (two nails need tapping in). The lower section has a metal pin that helps locate and hold down the lid, when it’s closed. The Inkwell is in excellent condition and the wood now has a nice dark patina to the finish. It measures 3.5” (9cm) wide by 2” (5.2cm) deep and 2.25” (5.7cm) high and weighs 34g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thank you for taking the time to look.

Interwar Period Chrome Plated Table Lighter for The Devonshire Regiment with early Kestrel Riley Car Mascot Here on offer is a stunning interwar period Chrome Plated Table Lighter for The Devonshire Regiment with an early rare “Kestrel” Riley Car Mascot. This unique hand made piece has a cylindrical metal frame that holds the petrol lighter mechanism that is set on a round ribbed metal base, which is in turn mounted on a circular wooden (walnut) base. The flint and fuel can be accessed via a large nut/screw under the green felted base. On the front is inset a WW1 period version of a silver “The Devonshire Regiment” badge, so clearly this was made for a high ranking officer or the officers mess? Interestingly the top removable cap that fits snuggly over the lighter has been mounted with a rare metal “Kestrel” Riley Car Badge. The car badge is hard to find and seem to sell for around £180 on its own! I believe the mascot was made back in the early 1930’s so would date this piece to that period. The lighter is in excellent condition and most of the thick chrome plating seems to be in place. There is no fuel or flint fitted in accordance with shipping restrictions. It makes a great display piece, which would make a centerpiece for military collectors of The Devonshire Regiment, or Riley Car enthusiasts. Given the mascot can fetch £180 on its own, this piece is very reasonably priced at £225. It measures 10” (25.4cm) high and 6.25” (16cm) diameter at the wooden base. It weighs a heavy 1.1Kg. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

JANE\'S 100 SIGNIFICANT AIRCRAFT - 1909-1969 compiled by H. F. King and edited by John W. R. Taylor Here on offer is an original hardcover reference book, JANE\'S 100 SIGNIFICANT AIRCRAFT 1909-1969 compiled by H. F. King and edited by John W. R. Taylor. This 158-page impressive reference manual contains information on the 100 most significant aircraft, between 1909 and 1969, so it includes the famous Concorde. It describes and illustrates the aircraft, providing data on their characteristics with lots of black and white photographs and diagrams. This copy is in used but sound condition, with rubbed and slightly stained covers It has been kept in a military library in Singapore during its life and has some stamps and labels inside the front cover. There is no dust jacket with this book. The book measures 11” (28cm) by 8.9” (22.5cm) and is 0.7” (1.5cm) thick and weighs 850g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

JANE\'S FIGHTING SHIPS 1970-71 Hardcover Reference Book edited by Raymond V.B. Blackman Here on offer is an original hardcover reference book, JANE\'S FIGHTING SHIPS 1970-71, edited by Raymond V.B. Blackman. This 675-page impressive reference manual contains information on all the world\'s warships of the period, arranged by nation, including information on ships\' names, dimensions, armaments, silhouettes and photographs, etc. It describes and illustrates warships of different national naval and paramilitary forces, providing data on their characteristics and hundreds of black and white photographs and diagrams. This copy is in very lightly used condition, with one edge split to the top edge of the spine. It has been kept in a military library during its life and has some old tape marks inside the cover. There is no dust jacket with this book. The book measures 12.75” (32.4cm) by 8.7” (22cm) and is 1.6” (4.2cm) thick and weighs a heavy 3.2Kg. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

JANE\'S WORLD RAILWAYS 1983-84 Hardcover Reference Book Here on offer is an original hardcover reference book, JANE\'S WORLD RAILWAYS 1983-84. This 744-page impressive reference manual covering railway systems with hundreds of black and white photographs and diagrams. This copy is in what I would say is in excellent and very lightly used condition, with one edge ding to the front cover. It has been kept in a military library during its life and has some stamps and references inside the front cover. There is no dust jacket. The book measures 12.75” (32.4cm) by 8.7” (22cm) and is 1.6” (4.2cm) thick and weighs a heavy 3Kg. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Japanese Samurai and Phoenix Satsuma High Relief Vase with Perforated and Dragon Design brass rim Here on offer is an imprssive Japanese Samurai and Phoenix satsuma high relief vase with perforated and dragon design brass rim. The front depicts a fine Samurai warrior with blade drawn about to confront an enemy behind him. On the other side is the image of a what looks to be a Phoenix in flight. In Japanese culture the phoenix is a symbol of good fortune and divine wisdom and is believed to appear only in times of peace and prosperity bringing with it a message of hope and rebirth. It also represents the goddess Amaterasu. A sun deity whose presence evokes the vital energy of the sun itself. Then around the edges and down the sides it is decorated with profuse detailing in with a raised enamel finish. There is no maker or mark of any kind on this piece but my understanding it is probably from the Meiji period, late 18th century. The vase is in excellent undamaged condition with just a aged patina to the brass rim. It measures 12.6” (32cm) high (to the rim) and is 6.5” (16.5cm) diameter at its widest point. It weighs a heavy 1.9Kg. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Jodhpur City Volunteer Corps ‘Wedding 22nd April 1950’ Presentation Knuckle Knife with Leather Sheath and Decorative Sash Here on offer is a post war version of the Middle East Knuckle Knife (see page 58 of Fighting Knives By Stephens). This fine and scarce example was originally issued to the Jodhpur City Volunteer Corps and was made to commemorate the wedding of 19-year-old Prince Karam Singh, heir to the Maharaja of Kashmir and 16-year-old Princess Yashorajya Lakshmi, the granddaughter of the hereditary Premier of Nepal on 22nd April 1950. The knife grip is made from brass with a nickel plating and has two double finger knuckle guards. It is a very comfortable knife to hold (considering it is a knuckle knife). The lobe rests in the palm of the hand to absorb shock and to aid holding it when slippery from use. It is a very effective design and was intended to be used with either a bare hand or gloved fingers. On one side the hilt is stamped \'Jodhpur City Volunteer Corps with their Coat of Arms\'. It also has the provision for a serial number, however this one is not numbered. On the other side it is stamped \'Auspicious Wedding Princess Jodhpur April 22nd 1950\'. The knife has a 6.25\" (15.8cm) nickel-plated double-edged blade and is 11.1\" (28.1cm) overall. With its sheath and sash it weighs about 420g. The knife comes with its original leather sheath with its thin leather-retaining strap and nipple still in place. It also still has its long decorative cotton material coloured sash, which I think has faded slightly over time. It is rare to find one of these knives complete with their sheath and sash. The knife is in excellent condition with some minor plating loss to the grip edges and slight small patches of light pitting to the top of the blade. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Kingdom of Spain - Alfonso XIII Award Medal with Gold Crown - Barcelona Universal Exhibition – 1888 in its Original Case Here on offer is a fine Kingdom of Spain, Alfonso XIII award medal with the rarely seen Gold Crown made to celebrate the Barcelona Universal Exhibition in 1888. This near mint example comes with its original fitted red leather covered case. The silk lined interior displays in gold lettering the famous award winning Spanish jewellery reseller: Hijo De B. Castells of Barcelona The large bronze medal shows on the obverse: EXPOSICION UNIVERSAL DE BARCELONA 1888 The centre depicts the heads of the queen and her daughter and it is stamped in small raised letters with the maker/designer J. SOLA 6 ° - E. ARNAUM. - CASTELLS. On the reverse is a blank cartridge bearing the Royal Barcelona shield, between a cherub holding a palm tree and an antique draped and winged woman, holding a waterspout and a laurel branch, all under a radiant star. There is a view of the Barcelona Exhibition Hall at the bottom. The medal retains its original ornate hanger in the shape of a beautiful gold crown topped with a bat (Crown of Valencia) and a short Spanish yellow and red striped silk ribbon. Some relevant history about ALFONSO XIII Alphonse XIII (17/05/1886-28/02/1941) is the posthumous son of Alfonso XII (1857-1885) and Marie-Christine of Austria (1858-1929). His reign began under the regency of Marie-Christine. In 1898, after a short war (1895-1898) against the United States, Spain lost Cuba and the Philippines. In 1906, Alphonse wife Victoria Eugenie of Battenberg (1887-1969), granddaughter of Victoria I. Neutral during the First World War, Spain catches up its economic backwardness. After the dictatorship of General Primo de Rivera between 1923 and 1930, the insurrection broke out in 1931. Alfonso left Spain, but never abdicates. The Republic is proclaimed and five years later the Civil War broke out. It lasts three years and cost more than a million dead. Alfonso XIII died in exile in Rome. The medal measures 1.9” (5cm) diameter and weighs 62g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thanks for taking the time to look.

Kriegsmarine Head Profile Wall Plaque of a Rating from 6th Division Marine Artillery Here on offer is an unusual Nazi “head profile” wall plaque, showing the image of a Kriegsmarine rating, wearing a hat with a cap tally for what appears to be the 6th Division of the Marine Artillery. The profile image is cast from a white metal alloy that has been silvered and shows some really fine detail of the sailors face. I can't see any makers or casting marks. In raised letters on his cap tally are: 6. Marineartill These raised letters on the cap tally and the badges on his cap, show signs of a gilt finish. The metal image has been fixed to a wooden base that looks to have been painted black, but most of the paint has worn off. The plaque measures 9.25” (23.5cm) high by 6.9” (17.5cm) wide. The plaque weighs a heavy 650g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched.

Large 19th Century Ornate Antique Tribal Tibetan Silver Hinged Locket/Pendant Here on offer is what I believe is an antique tribal Tibetan silver hinged locket or pendant. This large 2.6” diameter locket has been beautifully hand made to create a very ornately decorated repoussé worked, silver locket with a large hinged front opening panel. As is normal for such pieces there are no makers marks that I can see and it is hard to date, but I am led to believe it is most likely to be a late 19th century piece, made from a low-grade thin silver metal. It is in great condition for its age with some light dents on the plain back section. On the ornate domed lid, there are a few rubbed holes and a small split in the metal near the catch pin. The hinge on the lid is quite crude and means when the lid needs to be opened with care. When closed it does “rattle” slightly, but does stays closed. There is a suspension ring fitted at the top to allow it to be worn as a pendant. It measures 2.6” (6.7cm) diameter, 1.8” (4.5cm) thick and including the suspension ring measures 3.4” (8.7cm) long. It weighs 30g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Large 4.25” Antique Japanese Antimony round Trinket or Table Snuff Box with high relief Eagle on the lid and two Dragons around the side c1930 Here on offer is an antique Japanese round trinket or possibly table snuff box, made from plated antimony, a soft and heavy metal that often mistaken for lead. It has an impressive eagle in a tree design in high relief on the lid and the image of two very detailed, dragons chasing the celestial pearl, around the side. The eagle in Japanese culture represents the great power of nature. Also depicted on the lid in the background are flowers and a crane in flight. The lid fits perfectly well to the base and when slightly twisted, forms a tight fit. It is in excellent condition, retaining the fine detail to the raised areas. This box was originally silver or chrome plated, which has been lost over the years on the lid, but it still retains some in the recesses on the side and a lot on the base. The base also has what looks to be a maker’s mark, being the letter “A” set in a diamond. My understanding is that a Japanese maker mark letter “A” in a diamond could refer to a piece that was made in Japan between 1921 and 1941 and was destined for export mainly to the United States. In Japanese, the diamond shape is called hishi and is made up of four slanted lines. When arranged in a sequence, the pattern can be called naname-goshi (slanted diamond grid) or tasuki pattern. It measures 4.25” (10.8cm) diameter and 2” (5.1cm) high. It weighs a heavy 535g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thanks for taking the time to look.

Large 8” Scarborough “SEAREEL” Hand Made Oak Fishing Reel with Bakelite Handles c1940 Here on offer is a large 8” Scarborough “SEAREEL” oak fishing reel, circa 1940 A large 8” Scarborough “SEAREEL” oak fishing reel, with a ventilated spool, large black Bakelite winding handles and central brass wind-up pressure braking system. This very large example has lost its maker’s label over time, which would have stated: THE SEAREEL HAND MADE IN ENGLAND It is in great condition with just some light scratches and dents to the varnish. It makes a great display piece and can still be used today! It measures 8” (20.3cm) diameter and the reel is 2” (5.1cm) deep. It weighs a heavy 1Kg. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Large and Heavy WW2 Chrome Metal Royal Engineers ‘Grenade Emblem’ Wall Mounted Shield Plaque Here on offer is an excellent WW2 chrome metal Royal Engineers ‘Grenade Emblem’ wall mounted shield plaque. This large and very heavy emblem has been made from cast chrome plated metal and the ribbon and motto at the bottom have been painted and shows some minor paint loss. The chrome on the nine flames has some minor pitting in the recesses, which might clean off? The emblem has been mounted onto a thick shield shaped wooden plaque, which has a whole on the back to enable it to be hung from a wall. It has probably been displayed in an Officers mess. The shield measures 10.75” (26.5cm) high by 7” (18cm) wide by 1” (2.5cm) thick. It weighs a heavy 1.2Kg. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched.

Large and Impressive Reference Book - JAPANESE SWORD FITTINGS – The collection of G. H. NAUNTON Here on offer is a large and impressive reference book: JAPANESE SWORD FITTINGS A Descriptive Catalogue of the Collection of G. H. NAUNTON, esq., complied and illustrated by Henri L. Joly. This fine copy is a 1973 large format reprint of the 1912 original copy of which only 300 wherever printed. The large hardcopy book itself has blue cloth boards with gilt spine inscriptions, which are covered by a red dust cover. The cover shows signs of shelf wear scuffing especially to the spine edges. The book has 317 pages and is fully illustrated throughout with 88 finely detailed black and plates, featuring over 1300 items from the collection. The book measures 12.7” (32.3cm) by 10.2” (26cm) and is 2.3” (5.7cm) thick. It weighs a heavy 2.75kg. This is a great opportunity to obtain a fine example of this reference book that is a must for any collector of Japanese Swords. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Large Antique English Hallmarked Silver Watch Fob with Shield Engraved - FA AC 1893 - by Charles Edward Soloman - 1892 Here on offer is the large antique English silver watch fob with a shield cartouche engraved with “FA AC 1893”, made by Charles Edward Soloman in 1892. The front of the fob shows some ornate chisel work with a pierced leaf and scroll design, with a raised ribbon and shield cartouche. The raised shield shaped cartouche has been engraved with: FA AC 1893 The reverse has been engraved with the event, winner’s details and date: A .W AKLEY NUNNEY and MARSTON 40Min 31Sec Dec. 9. 1893 There is also a clear set of English silver hallmarks, the Lion Passant for English silver (925), an anchor for the assay office of Birmingham and the date letter “S” for the year 1892. It also shows the makers mark, “CES.” set in an indented rectangle, which I believe stands for the maker: Charles Edward Soloman of Vyse Street, Birmingham. Now the English parish of Nunney, in Somerset is a few miles from Marston and Frome. So even though I am unsure of what this fob exactly relates too, I assume it is athletics, possibly a cross country run, referencing “Nunney and Marston” and the FA AC could be “Frome Amateur Athletics Club”? However, I can’t find any proof of this online, but is worth further research. This fob is truly a fine quality piece that is in beautiful undamaged condition. Even the fob suspension ring is hallmarked with the English Lion mark! It measures 2” (5.3cm) to top of ring by 1.4” (3.6cm) wide. It weighs a heavy 24.5g of silver. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thank you for taking the time to look.

Large Antique Gilt Brass 2.75” Pocket Barometer with Case by Short & Mason Ltd, London c1910 Here on offer is a beautiful antique gilt brass pocket barometer with original fitted leather case by Short & Mason Ltd, London, circa 1910. Short & Mason were established by Thomas Short and James Mason in 1875, they became a limited company around 1900. The firm made and sold barographs, aneroid barometers, compasses, aviation instruments such as altimeters, indicators and gauges (Sestrel brand). This fine large (2.75\") example has a silvered and engraved dial calibrated in “inches of mercury” with a marked range from 18 to 31. The upper portion has the standard meteorological terms “RAIN”, “CHANGE” and “FAIR” and underneath it is marked “Compensated”. The lower portion has the maker’s name: Short & Mason Ltd London The outer crown actuated rotating altitude ring is marked from 0 to 15000 Feet. The silvered dial face does have some age related tarnishing to the finish, around the outer edges. The fine blued steel pointer is set beneath the thick glass face, that is in perfect condition. It has the classical barrel-form pocket watch case with pillar suspension ring and crown. On the back is the small movement adjustment screw and the barometer is in working order. Has been tested by applying pressure in a sealed plastic bag and the needle moves! This fine example retains the original gilt finish but there is some loss of gilt to suspension ring. The fitted leather hinged case is in excellent condition, covered in red leather and lined with green velvet. It has a brass push button release latch on the side, The barometer measures 2.75” (7cm) diameter by 0.9” (2.3cm) thick. With the case, it weighs 232g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thank you for taking the time to look.

Large Antique Leather Covered “Lead” Cosh or Blackjack Here on offer is a fine example of an antique leather covered cosh or blackjack. I think this is a late 19th century piece, being made from a flexible spring shaft with a lead metal head that is tightly encased in a quality stitched leather. The slight flexibility and resilience of the handle give these cosh’s a whip-like action. It is a long version and was probably used by the police force of that period. The terms blackjack, cosh, and sap refer to any of several short, easily concealed club weapons consisting of a dense (often lead) weight attached to the end of a short shaft, used as a bludgeon. My understanding is that \"Blackjacks\", have a mostly cylindrical striking head, and \"saps\" have a flat, usually oval-shaped head. Blackjacks and saps were popular among law enforcement for a time due to their low profile, small size, and usability at very close range, such as when grappling with a suspect. Besides the head, they were also used on the elbows, wrists, shins, collarbone, and groin. In the early days of use, they were favoured for their ability to stun or knock a suspect unconscious with a blow to the head. By the late 1960s head-strikes with impact weapons in general were strongly discouraged by most police departments and trainers because of the risk of death or permanent injury, as well as its questionable effectiveness. It measures 16.75” (42.5cm) long and weighs 285g. The cosh is in excellent condition with all the stitching still in place and just some light scuff marks to the leather finish. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Large Antique Nickel Plated Metal Car Pincushion Here on offer is an unusual large antique plated metal car pincushion, probably from the early 1900’s. The car itself seems to have been cast in one piece and then a steel pate has been soldered to cover the base. The car itself is in excellent undamaged condition and retains 99% of its original nickel plating with some age related patination to the finish. The domed pincushion shows signs of usage and wear to the material, but is still in one piece and totally useable. It measures 5.25” (13.3cm) long by 2.4” (6cm) high and weighs 350g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Large Antique Toasting Fork – Spiral Antelope Horn and Silver Plated Fittings c1880 Here on offer is a beautiful antique Toasting Fork, circa 1880. It has been made from a stunning buck Antelope horn that just has fascinating spiral twists and turns. The metal four-pronged fork and end cap seem to be sliver plated and are in excellent condition with just some age patina marks. It measures 18.75” (47.6cm) long and the fork is 1.75” (4.5cm) wide. It weighs 310g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Large Antique Victorian Brass Vesta Case depicting a Monkey’s Head with Fez Hat c1870 Here on offer is a large and charming antique Victorian brass vesta case, depicting a monkey’s head wearing a fez hat, circa 1870. The vesta features the head of a wise monkey wearing a fez hat. The hat acts as the lid of the vesta and is hinged with a nice firm action. There is a striker plate embedded into the base and a ring and loop attached for hanging it from a watch chain. There are no visible marks on the item and it now has a wonderful aged patina finish to the brass. It is in excellent condition and makes a great addition to any vesta collection. It measures 2.4” (6cm) wide by 2” (5.2cm) high and 0.9” (2.2cm) thick. It weighs 32g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Delivery Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Large Arcadian Crested China WW1 British Tank – Mark IV - Birmingham - c1917 Here on offer is a fine example of an Arcadian (A & S) crested china model of a WW1 (Female) Mark IV British Tank, made in 1917. The Mark IV was introduced in 1917 and it benefited from significant developments of the Mark I tank. The main improvements were in armour, the re-siting of the fuel tank and ease of transport. A total of 1,220 Mk IV’s were built: 420 “Males”, 595 “Females” and 205 Tank Tenders (unarmed vehicles used to carry supplies), which made it the most numerous British tank of the war. The Mark IV was first used in mid 1917 at the Battle of Messines Ridge. It remained in British service until the end of the war, and a small number served briefly with other combatants afterwards. On the top of this model is a beautiful coloured transfer image of the shield for the City of: BIRMINGHAM On the base is the printed makers mark for: Arcadian China (A & S) and the words: MODEL OF TANK There is also a REG No 658588, which dates it to 1916 to 1917. The British Tank model is in excellent condition, no chips or cracks, just some loss of gilt to the edges of the top turret. The large model measures 6.3” (16cm) long by 3.75” (9cm) wide. It weighs 250g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Delivery Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Large Bronze Medal Commemorating Napoleon\'s Death on St Helena 1821 Here on offer is a large bronze medal that was issued by France to commemorate Napoleon\'s Death on St Helena, 5th May 1821. This finely detailed medal was minted in Paris in 1821. On the obverse it depicts: The laureate head of Napoleon facing right, set within a closed wreath, that has ribbons with the names of his famous victory battles, such as Rivoli, Austerlitz, etc. On the reverse it depicts: A view of the island of St. Helena with a ship sailing to right, the sun setting in the background and an eagle flying above. Around the inner edge are the words: IL MOURUT SUR UN ROCHER. ILE STE. HELENE. 5 MAI 1821. The edge is plain apart from it has the Paris maker’s mark and the word BRONZE stamped into it. The medal measures 2.7” (6.8cm) diameter and weighs a heavy 142g. It is in excellent condition with a slight ding to the front edge and some staining and scratches to the reverse. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Large Bronzed Aluminium Alloy Stylised Model of a WW2 Sunderland Flying Boat Here on offer is a large bronzed aluminium alloy stylised model of a WW2 Sunderland Flying Boat. I have no real idea of how old this model is but it seems to have been created in a stylised form to represent the famous British WW2 Sunderland Flying Boat. It makes a great display piece and looks great as a aviation desk ornament. It is made from aluminium or an aluminium alloy, which has been professionally finished with a dark bronze paint. There is some slight rubbing and chipping to some of the edges, especially around the front of the base. The base has been covered in a black baize material to stop it scratching any smooth surface. It measures 12.6” (32cm) wide (wing tip to wing tip) and 9.5” (24cm) high. It weighs a heavy 1.85Kg. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Large Falklands War British 105mm Trench Art “Falklands Map” Engraved Brass Artillery Shell Case Here on offer is a large genuine example of a Falklands War British 105mm Trench Art “Falklands Map” engraved brass artillery shell case. The large artillery shell case has been carefully engraved on the front, with the map of the Falkland Islands as a “used” souvenir from the Falklands War in 1982. The brass has a bright polished finish, which makes it hard to get detailed photos of the map, but it is much better in the “flesh” than the photos show. It is in excellent condition, with some shallow dents on one side near the top edge. The base shows the stamped British ordinance marks that read as: 105 MM FD RLB 1977 LOT 3 (WD Arrow) RW297 RLB refers to the maker, the Royal Laboratories, being made in 1977. There are further marks on the primer in the centre. This type of 105mm artillery shell was used with the L118 LIGHT GUN, which was a towed howitzer. It was originally designed and produced in the United Kingdom for the British Army in the 1970s. In 1982, five batteries (30 guns) were deployed to the Falkland Islands during the Falklands War. In the final phases of the battles around Port Stanley, these guns were firing up to 400 rounds per gun a day, mostly at \"charge super\", the most powerful propellant charge for which they were designed. They were a significant factor in the British victory. This is really an impressive piece of Falklands War Trench Art that is large enough to act as a walking stick or even an umbrella stand. The case measures 12.9” (32.6cm) tall by 5” (12.7cm) diameter at the base. It weighs a heavy 3.2Kg. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Large Framed Original Period Black and White Photo of the Royal Navy Battleship H.M.S. Queen Elizabeth Here on offer is a large 23” by 9.5” framed and colour tinted, original period black and white photo of H.M.S. Queen Elizabeth. HMS Queen Elizabeth was the lead ship of her class of five dreadnought battleships built for the Royal Navy and launched in 1913 and was often used as a flagship. She served in the First World War as part of the Grand Fleet, and participated in the inconclusive action of 19th August 1916. Her service during the war generally consisted of routine patrols and training in the North Sea. She and the other super-dreadnought battleships were the first of their type to be powered by oil instead of coal. Queen Elizabeth later served in several theatres during the Second World War, and was scrapped in 1948. The photo shows her at rest in what appears to be a Mediterranean setting, from the buildings, but I can’t identify exactly where it is? The sea in the foreground has been hand colour tinted blue and the rest of the photo now has a slight aged sepia tone. The photo quality is excellent and still very sharp, so if you zoom in, you can see a lot of detail on the ship. The photo is mounted in a glass fronted thin black painted wooden frame, with a card and paper backing. The photo does now show signs of creasing and some possible damp/water damage near the bottom, but is still a great piece of naval history and also makes an impressive display piece. The frame is 23.5” (59.7cm) by 10” (25.4cm) and it weighs a heavy 1.2Kg. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thank you for taking the time to look.

Large Framed WW1 Embroidery Panels Depicting the Duke of Wellington\'s Regiment (West Riding) and The Royal Tank Regiment Here on offer are two original framed WW1 embroidery panels, depicting the insignia of Duke of Wellington\'s Regiment (West Riding) and the Royal Tank Regiment. I was told that a proud mother embroidered these fine panels, to honour her two sons who served in these regiments during WW1. The panels are in excellent condition and have been kept “fresh and bright” behind their original glass and oak wood frame. The frame is 25” (63.5cm) by 10.75” (27.4cm) and weighs a heavy 2Kg. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thank you for taking the time to look.

Large French Bronze Medal - 2nd Prize - in the 10th international competition of the interpretation of the French melodies in 1966 Here on offer is a fine example of a large French bronze medal that was awarded to Anne Duparcq for a 2nd prize in the 10th international competition of the interpretation of the French melodies in 1966. The medal was designed by the famous French medallist, Marie Alexandre Lucien COUDRAY (1864-1932). A pupil of Dumont and Thomas, Allouard and Ponscarme. Awarded the Premier Grand Prix de Rome de gravure en médailles in 1893 and the silver medal at the Universal Exposition of 1900. On the obverse it depicts: A beautiful Art Nouveau image of the Greek mythology musician Orpheus with a lyre. Next to his head is engraved, L Coudray. On the reverse it depicts: The winged image of an angel with a trumpet and quill above a laurel branch and a violin. At the top are the words: CONCOURS EXCELLENCE Within the rectangular plaque in the centre are the medal award details: 2 EME PRIX (2nd Prize) ANNE DUPARCQ The edge is plain apart from it has the Paris maker’s mark and the word BRONZE stamped into it. Stamped around the edge are the words: Xe CONCOURS INTERNATIONAL D’ INTERPRETATION DELA MELODIE FRANCAISE 1966 This translates to: 10th INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION OF INTERPRETATION OF THE FRENCH MELODIE 1966 There is also a tiny maker’s mark and the word BRONZE stamped into it The medal measures 2.7” (6.8cm) diameter and weighs a heavy 159g. It is in excellent condition with minimal rubbing to the finish. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Large George V Coronation Souvenir Poster – Supplement to The St. Austell Star and Cornish Advertiser June 22nd 1911 Here on offer is an unusual, large H. M. King George V Coronation souvenir poster, produced as a supplement to ‘The St. Austell Star and Cornish Advertiser’ on Thursday June 22nd 1911. The black and white poster measures 25” x 20” and depicts fine images of the Royal Portraits and other related details of historical Royal figures, buildings and events. I can’t find another example of this poster and assume only a few were actually produced and I doubt if many still exist, especially in such excellent condition. It does show some original crease/fold lines and tiny holes, where it was folded to allow it to be inserted inside the newspaper. There is no foxing and all the images are still crystal clear. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thank you for taking the time to look.

Large Nickel-Plated Bronze Royal Navy Salon Culinaire Medallion – LSTD B.P. Thornton - H.M.S. Argonaut Here on offer is an unusual Royal Navy Salon Culinaire Medallion awarded to LSTD B.P. Thornton who served on H.M.S. Argonaut. HMS Argonaut (F56) was a Leander-class frigate that served with the Royal Navy from 1967 to 1993. She took part in the Falklands War in 1982, sustaining damage and casualties in action. The large medallion appears to be made from bronze with a thick nickel plating that is in excellent condition, with just some minimal loss on the edge. It still has a bright finish which is actually hard to photograph. On the front it depicts a salmon, lobster and roast chicken, with the words: ROYAL NAVY SALON CULINAIRE On the reverse it is engraved with the winner’s details, rank, name and service number: LSTD B.P. THORNTON D175900V H.M.S. ARGONAUT Set inside a circular laurel wreath frame. This unusual medallion must have been awarded before 1993, because HMS Argonaut was decommissioned in that year. The International Salon Culinaire has a rich history of being one the world’s top chef competitions. Starting in 1902, the competition has a reputation for launching emerging culinary talents into the UK hospitality industry. The medallion measures 2” (5.1cm) diameter and weighs 57g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Large Ornate South American Gaucho Dagger or Daga with German Makers Stamp of - Di Medici Solingen Here on offer is an unusual and large example of a South American Gaucho dagger or Daga, a rare type of Gaucho knife, with a German maker’s stamp of “Di Medici, Solingen”. This impressive ornately decorated dagger was made in Germany, probably in the early 20th century for the South American market, where these knives are highly prized. The Gaucho knife usually has a single edged pointed blade, whereas this example has a long 9” double edged spear shaped dagger blade, that is in near mint condition. It is maker marked, Di Medici, set in an arched shaped window setting, with Solingen, Rostfrei set below. The ornately cast handle and plan domed pommel appears to be made from nickel silver? The “S” shaped crossguard with flower patterned tips is made from gilt brass. The real beauty of this dagger is in the scabbard, this is also cast from nickel silver with a gilt brass throat. It is decorated with classical Greek style scenes of acanthus leaves, flowers, urns and the frog button is in the form of a classically robed female figure. The ornate chape finial is cast in the form of two mythical serpent creatures. The whole dagger is in excellent, almost mint condition, with just some slight wear to the high points and gilt finish. The dagger has a 9” (22.8cm) long blade and the dagger in its sheath measures approximately 15.2” (38.5cm) long. It weighs a heavy 520g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Large Royal Artillery Cup – Wood and Gilt Bronze Military Award Plaque – The Army Rifle Association Here on offer is an unusual and unique military award plaque, titled the Royal Artillery Cup. It is difficult to accurately date this award, but from researching online, smaller coin sized examples of this style of medallion seem to date from just after WW1, so possible from the 1920’s? The plaque has been made from a beautifully carved and shaped solid wooden frame that has the words ROYAL ARTILLERY CUP carved in relief as part of a ribbon displayed at the top. In the centre is a large, 4” diameter, finely detailed gilt bronze medallion, with the image of a walking lion and the words: THE ARMY RIFLE ASSOCIATION There is some age wear to the gilt on the raised areas of the lion and ground. There is no inscription on the front of the medallion and it has been very tightly set into the wooden frame, I can’t check if there are any details on the reverse. On the back of the wooden frame is an old metal hook with a piece of string, used to hang it on a wall. This is a really impressive award and makes a great and unique display item for any British military collection. The wooden frame measures 8.25” (21cm) by 7.75” (19.7cm) and the gilt medallion is 4” (10.2cm) diameter. It weighs 445g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Large Size WW1 Teak Barrel Match Holder made from Wood of H.M.S. Iron Duke – Jellicoe’s Flagship - Jutland 1916 Here on offer is a genuine piece of teak wood from the famous British Battleship, HMS Iron Duke that has been made into a LARGE ribbed barrel shaped match holder. The beautifully made barrel measures 3” (7.6cm) high and the diameter at its widest point is 2.75” (7cm). It weighs 95g. It has a quality brass plaque fitted to the front, which reads: FROM THE TEAK OF HMS IRON DUKE ADMIRAL JELLICOE’S FLAG SHIP JUTLAND 1916 Some history relating to this great ship follows: HMS Iron Duke was a battleship of the Royal Navy, the lead ship of class, named in honour of Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington. She served as the flagship of the Grand Fleet during the First World War, including at the Battle of Jutland. For the majority of the Great War, she was based with the rest of the Grand Fleet at Scapa Flow in Scotland. Iron Duke was launched on 12 October 1912 at Portsmouth, England, the first of her class. After commissioning, she joined the Home Fleet as the flagship of Admiral Sir George Callaghan. Shortly before the beginning of hostilities, Callaghan was relieved by Admiral Sir John Jellicoe, who made Iron Duke the flagship of the newly organized Grand Fleet. Her only major combat service during the First World War came in the Battle of Jutland on 31 May 1916, where she served in the Fourth Battle Squadron. She delivered a number of significant shell hits on the German battleship SMS Konig, at the point when the two main fleets collided. She later became the flagship for a short time of Admiral Sir David Beatty when he assumed command of the Grand Fleet in late 1916, although he soon moved his flag to Queen Elizabeth. After the war, she was transferred to the Mediterranean Fleet, where she again served as flagship, this time for Admiral Sir John de Robeck. She served with the Mediterranean and Atlantic Fleets until she was paid off in 1929. In 1931, after the London Naval Treaty, Iron Duke was disarmed and she served as a gunnery training vessel. \"B\" and \"Y\" turrets and the torpedo tubes were removed, two 4 in (100 mm) AA guns were mounted and another AA gun was mounted in place of the \"B\" turret. In 1939, another twin 4.5 in (110 mm) turret was mounted at the \"X\" turret. During the Second World War, she was used as a base ship at Scapa Flow, where she became a target for three German bombers and was forced to beach following an air attack in 1939; despite severe damage the ship was patched sufficiently enough to enable her to avoid sinking. She was refloated and saw continued service until the conclusion of hostilities. She was sold in 1946 as scrap, and broken up in Glasgow in 1948. The barrel is in excellent condition NO cracks, just one pin missing from the brass plaque, but it is fixed securely in place, I guess with some glue? A great piece of WW1 British Naval memorabilia! Please see my pictures for the details of the excellent condition. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thanks for taking the time to look. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thanks for taking the time to look.

Large Tea Pot or Display Stand made from the Teak Wood of H.M.S. GANGES c1930 Here on offer is a genuine piece of teak wood from H.M.S. GANGES that has been made into a large tea pot or display stand, circa 1930. This large circular piece if beautifully grained teak has been shaped with a grooved top rim and a green felt base. It interestingly shows the cross section of an original brass screw that has been cut through when the teak was cut into a circle. It has a quality brass plaque pinned to the front, which reads: FROM THE TEAK OF H.M.S. GANGES THE LAST SAILING SHIP TO SERVE AS SEA GOING FLAGSHIP Some history relating to this great ship follows: H.M.S. GANGES H.M.S. Ganges was a 2nd rate line-of-battle ship of 2,284 tons, rated at 84 guns but pierced for 92, with a ships company of 800. Built of teak at the Bombay Dockyard under master shipbuilder Jamsetjee Bomanjee Wadia. She was commissioned at Portsmouth in 1823, and served in several locations over the following decades. Notable events included a period as flagship of the South America Station for three years, during which she landed Royal Marines in Rio de Janeiro after a mutiny by Brazilian soldiers. She also saw action in the Mediterranean in 1838—40, bombarding Beirut and blockading Alexandria. From 1857–61, she was the flagship of the Pacific Station, based at Valparaiso, Chile. She spent considerable time addressing the San Juan Boundary Dispute from the Esquimalt Royal Navy Dockyard at the Colony of Vancouver Island after which she returned to England to be converted into a training ship; she began service as the training ship HMS Ganges in 1865 at Mylor Harbour, near Falmouth; in 1899, she was moved to Harwich. In 1905, she became part of RNTE Shotley, which also included the ships HMS Caroline and HMS Boscawen III. In 1906, she was renamed Tenedos III, then moved to Devonport to become part of the training establishment HMS Indus; on 13 August, 1910, she was renamed Indus V. In October 1922, she was renamed Impregnable III and transferred to the training establishment HMS Impregnable, also at Devonport. In 1923, she was finally taken out of service and transferred to the dockyard, and in 1929 she was sold for breaking up. In 1930, after over a century in service, she was finally broken up at Plymouth. The captain\'s cabin in the stern was used in the construction of the art-deco hotel on Burgh Island in Devon, where it still remains to this day. The stand is in excellent condition, no cracks or splits and is an unusual piece, not the more common match barrels, letter openers or napkin rings. It measures 7” (17.8cm) diameter and 1” (2.5cm) thick. It weighs a heavy 435g. A great piece of British Naval memorabilia! Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Large Victorian Period Cross-Shaped Sweetheart Pincushion with the emblem for the Royal Marines Here on offer is a large Victorian period Royal Marines cross-shaped sweetheart Pincushion. In the centre is a colour printed paper image of the early Royal Marines emblem with the Crown and Latin motto along with the word, GIBRALTAR. There is also a Union Flag in the top left hand corner and Queen Victoria’s “VR” cypher in each of the other three corners, confirming this dates to Queen Victoria’s reign. This impressive and rare large sized “Cross” shaped pin cushion was probably made by injured and recovering soldiers from the Crimean War or even the Chinese Opium Wars that the Royal Marines where active in during Queen Victoria’s reign. They where mostly sent home to a sweetheart or family member. The upper section has been made primarily from a pale pink velvet fabric embellished with lots of clear and colourful pinned on beads. Each of the four cross arms has a red and gold coloured ribbon wrapped around the joint where they connect to the central body. They also have a silk panel pinned to each arm, two that have two Union Flags and the words: WITH BEST WISHES and two that have a lovely red coloured pansy flower depicted. The back is made from thick cotton in a cream colour and the cushion appears to be filled with sawdust and wood shavings. The cushion is in excellent condition for its age, no rips or holes that I can see. It seems to have retained its original filling, thus still keeping its shape. There is fading to the velvet colours and some light rust staining to the pinholes. Some of the pins and beads are missing as can be seen from my photos. This is a rare shape and very early example of these pincushions that will make a great and feature addition to any military collection. The cushion measures 9.75” (25cm) square and about 1.5” (4cm) thick. It weighs 565g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thanks for taking the time to look.

Large Victorian Scottish Silver Engraved Arrow Kilt Pin Brooch c1870 Here on offer is a beautiful large Victorian Scottish silver arrow kilt pin or brooch, circa 1870. This fine example of an antique Scottish kilt pin is decorated on the front with an engraved scroll motif. The reverse has a long steel hinged pin and silver “C” clip, in full working order. There are no hallmarks or maker’s marks, which is not unusual for early Scottish silver pieces. It does test positive for 925 grade sterling silver. The Kilt Pin measures 3.5” (9cm) long and 1” (2.5cm) wide across the feathers. It weighs 8g. It is in excellent original condition, no damage that I can see. It has a very slight curve to the long section, making a better fit to the curve of your body. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Many thanks for taking the time to look.

Large Vintage Bowie Knife with Etched Scene of American Indian’s Hunting Buffalo c1960 Here on offer is a great example of a large vintage bowie knife with etched scene of American Indian’s hunting buffalo, circa 1960. The smooth grip is made up of two shaped wooden slabs, held in place with three large brass pins. The rounded finger guard is made from polished brass and fits tightly to the beautiful polished clip point Bowie blade. There is no maker or other details on this knife, but I think it’s a vintage Sheffield made piece, probably made for the American market? The large 10.6” blade is in great condition with just some light pitting and scratches on the surface. It has a full blade tang and still retains a good cutting edge with a needle-sharp tip! The American buffalo hunting scene is etched on one side and is still retains most of the dark background. There is no sheath with this knife and it possibly never had with one? The long Bowie blade measures 10.6” (27cm) and the knife itself 15.75” (40cm) long. It weighs a heavy 485g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Large Vintage Chrome Plated Model of a Royal Navy PORPOISE Class Submarine Displayed on a Wooden Plinth Here on offer is an unusual and possibly unique example of a vintage chrome plated model of what I believe is a British PORPOISE Class submarine, displayed on a black lacquered wooden plinth. The large model is made from a heavy cast metal and has been plated with a thick coating of nickel plate. It shows some signs of light pitting to the finish but is in overall excellent condition, with no damage. It is fixed to a rectangular black lacquered wooden plinth that shows some signs of loss of the lacquer finish over the years. The Porpoise class was series of eight-diesel electric submarines that where operated by the British Royal Navy. They were the first conventional British submarines to be built after the end of WW2 and their design was, in many ways, influenced by the German WW2-era Type XXI U-boats. The first Porpoise-class boats were launched in 1958 during the ever-increasing threat of the Soviet Union\'s submarine fleet. They were all decommissioned by the 1980s. It submarine measures 12.25” (31.8cm) long and the plinth is 14.2” (36cm) long by 3.2” (8cm) wide. It weighs a heavy 1.3Kg. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Large Vintage Colour Decal on Board - Service Logo for the Cornwall Fire Brigade Here on offer is a large vintage colour decal for the Cornwall Fire Brigade that has been set onto a wooden board, making a great display piece. I am not sure exactly when this dates from, but possibly the 1970’s back when they were called a “brigade”. They are now known as “Cornwall Fire & Rescue” The painted board now shows some signs of staining but the decal is in excellent overall condition, just some slight lifting to the edges and what looks like some varnish staining which may have been applied years ago to protect it? The board measures 18” (46cm) square and weighs a heavy 1.8Kg. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Large Vintage English Clip Point Bowie Knife with Stag Horn Grip – VENTURE –Sheffield England Here on offer is a MINT example of very large vintage clip point Bowie Knife with a beautiful stag horn grip and black leather sheath, circa 1960. The grip is made from a beautiful solid piece of stag horn that has been shaped to fit the hand perfectly. Each end of the grip has tapered leather, brass and coloured Bakelite spacers that are all held tightly in place with a polished aluminium pommel, secured by a recessed nut. The finger guard is made from solid brass and is held tightly in place. The large polished chrome finish steel blade is just mint and clearly has never been used. If I am being really picky there are a couple of the tiniest pin prick sized grey dots on the blade which I am sure would just polish out if so required. On one side of the ricasso is stamped: SHEFFIELD ENGLAND And on the other side the word: VENTURE Which I think is the style on name of the knife as I can’t find a maker with that name? The sheath is made from a thick black leather that has a slight stipple finish to the front and an almost suede finish to the back. Gold coloured rivets hold the sheath together and the retaining strap and press button are in perfect condition. This knife is in MINT condition and almost impossible to find like that these days, for what is most likely a 60year old knife! The blade measures 8” (20.2cm) long and the knife itself is a total of 13” (33cm) long. It weighs a heavy 417g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Large Vintage Framed Dedication to Alderman George T. Craker from the Air Training Corps 39F Squadron for 22 Years service in 1963 Here on offer is a large vintage framed dedication to Alderman George T. Craker from the Air Training Corps of the 39F Squadron (Barnes) for 22 years devoted service, in 1963. The dedication has been hand written in black ink in a stylish gothic font and reads as: Presented to Alderman George T. Craker By the Officers, NCO’s, Cadets, And Members of the Management Committee of No. 39F (Barnes) Squadron, Air Training Corps, in appreciation of 22 years devoted service to the Squadron. June, 1963 Above the wording, is a hand painted crest for the Air Training Corps. The dedication is sealed in a glass fronted black frame, that is in excellent condition. The paper itself now shows ripples to its finish, where it has possibly become slightly damp at some point in the past, but remains undamaged. The 39F Barnes Squadron is still in existence and their contact details are as follows: 10 Queen Elizabeth Walk, BARNES, SW13 9SA T: 020 8876 8163 | E: oc.39@aircadets.org www.39fsquadron.co.uk It measures 20.75” (53cm) by 11.25” (28.5cm) and weighs a heavy 1.35Kg. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Large Vintage Sterling Silver Zeppelin Airship Brooch c1930 Here on offer is a stunning vintage sterling silver Zeppelin airship brooch, circa 1930. The brooch depicts the image of a Zeppelin airship from the time of their heyday, the 1930’s. On the back it is stamped 925, meaning it has been made from solid sterling silver. It also retains its original long securing pin and swivel locking clasp. It is worth noting that these brooches where actually reproduced in 1986 by an American company called J&J. These brooches were made from pewter with a silvered finish and signed by the designer and stamped “JJ 1986”, so are easy to identify from the originals. This original solid silver Zeppelin brooch is in excellent condition and are hard to find these days. The brooch is 3” (7.8cm) long and weighs 23.5g of solid silver. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Large Vintage Syrian Jambiya Ornate Brass and Horn Fighting Knife Here on offer is a fine example of what I believe is a large vintage Syrian fighting knife, known as a Jambiya. I think these examples where made for the souvenir market over 50 years ago now, but actually make great display pieces and are becoming collectable in their own right. The main body of the knife and scabbard are made from ornately decorated sold brass. The handle has natural horn grip-plates on either side that are held in place by a brass rivet and oval stud. The 6” long curved steel blade is decorated on both sides with stars and red and blue coloured circles. There are also crudely cut blood groves set on both sides. The curved brass scabbard has beautifully carved ornate designs on the front and what appears to be Arabic symbols on the reverse. It also has a large brass ring fitted to both edges of the scabbard at the top, to feed a retaining belt/sash through. The knife in its scabbard measures 11” (28cm) long and weighs 365g. The knife is in overall excellent condition and has a nice aged patina finish to the brass. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Large Vintage “Fantasy” Nazi SS Flag Here on offer is a very large “fantasy”, NOT genuine, Nazi SS flag. This vintage flag is made of a nylon type material and depicts the SS runes and a Totenkopf, deaths head skull, which have been stitched in place. It also has Totenkopf makers stamps along the edges. It has folding/storage creases and some slight age staining. It measures 54\" (137cm) by 34\" (86cm) and weighs 175g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched.

Large WW1 French 105mm Trench Art Embossed Brass Shell Case Here on offer is a large example of a WW1 French 105mm Trench Art embossed brass shell case. The case has been beautifully hand embossed with the image of a flowering poppy shown against a stippled background. The smooth top lip of the case shows some age dents that could be pushed out if so required. The base shows the stamped French ordinance marks that read as: 105L Mle 1913 MAI 37 L 17 S I belief this can be interpreted as 105L Mle 1913 means it is a French 105mm Mle 1913, 105x390R shrapnel shell case. These where normally fired from a Canon de 105 mle 1913 Schneider which was a French artillery piece used in WW1 and then in WW2 by many European countries. It was made by MAI, Manufacture d\'Armes Issy-les-Moulineaux, Lot number 37 L and dated to 1917. This is really an impressive piece of WW1 Trench Art that is large enough to act as a walking stick or umbrella stand. The case measures 15.4” (39cm) tall by 4.75” (12.1cm) diameter at the base. It weighs a heavy 3Kg. As this item is so heavy the postage will be quite high, but I am happy to look at various delivery options to your area at the time to get the best solution. so just drop me an email Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Large WW1 Trench Art British “Male” Mark IV Wooden Model Tank Here on offer is a genuine piece of WW1 Trench Art, being a British Mark IV Wooden Model Tank. This finely detailed scale model has been skilfully created from what seems to be oak wood, that now has a lovely aged patina to the wood. The two protruding 6-pounder cannons on the sies, actually swivel. The unusual rhomboidal shape of WW1 tanks was to give as long a track run as possible to allow for crossing the wide trenches prevalent on the Western Front battlefields. The heavy tanks were designated \"male\" or \"female\" according to the type of armament they carried in the sponsons fitted to their sides. The prototype mounted a 6-pounder (57 mm) cannon and a Hotchkiss machine gun in each. The designers were concerned that the slow-moving vehicles would be vulnerable to attack by enemy infantry, and decided that dedicated anti-personnel weaponry was necessary. It was decided to design a new sponson that would instead house two Vickers guns. Tanks fitted with the new design were designated \"female\", and those with the protruding 6-pounder, \"male\". (This had the unfortunate effect of making the prototype \"Mother\" a \"male\".). A fine piece of Trench Art that is in excellent condition, with just a couple of very minor chips to the wood. The model tank measures 8.5” (21.6cm) long, 2.8” (7.3cm) high and 5.2” (13.2cm) wide, gun turret to gun turret. It weighs 505g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Large WW2 Brass, Copper and Aluminium Trench Art Pocket Lighter Here on offer is a fine example of a large WW2 period brass, copper and aluminium trench art pocket petrol lighter. This lighter has been expertly machined by a military workshop engineer, during WW2. The lighter’s frame is made from a copper centre section with rounded cylindrical brass ends and an aluminium base and tip hinged lid. The aluminium base is held in place by two retaining screws. All the metal elements and finely machined together, such that you can’t feel the joins! The lid hinges open to reveal the thumb wheel flint holder, that pulls out of its housing and is missing its flint, spring and screw. There is also the hole for the lighter wick, which is also absent and no fuel (petrol) is retained in the lighter, to meet shipping regulations. The lighter is in excellent condition and will make an impressive and unique addition to any lighter collection. It measures 2.1” (5.3cm) wide, 2.5” (6.3cm) high and 0.8” (2.1cm) thick. It weighs a heavy 115g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thanks for taking the time to look.

Large WW2 German Kriegsmarine Ceramic Tea Pot dated 1942 Here on offer is a rare example of a large WW2 German Kriegsmarine ceramic Tea Pot dated 1942. The white ceramic Tea Pot is complete with its lid and is finished with red piping. I believe these Tea Pots where used on Kriegsmarine ships, U-boats and shore bases during WW2, but there is a picture of the inside U-505 online, with a couple of these sitting on the table in a cabin! The base is very wide so they would be very stable during rough seas. On the base is the Kriegsmarine eagle and “M” back stamp along with the maker’s mark Konigszelt Germany and it is dated 1942. Porzellanfabrik Königszelt A.G was a famous pottery manufacturer founded in 1860, in the city of Konigszelt by the businessman and master builder SILBER who chose the location due to the easy access to rich deposits of clay and coal found locally. They produced a large range of ceramic ware for the Third Reich military during WW2, finally going out of business in 1951. The pot is a great original condition, but the handle has been broken (cracked) and has an old glue repair that has been expertly undertaken. There is also a small chip to the edge of the spout. Please see my pictures. It measures 6.3” (16cm) diameter at the base and 7.5” (19cm) high. It weighs a heavy 1.3Kg. As this is a large and heavy item, UK postage will be £12 via Parcel Force but please contact me via email for the best international postage charge for your specific country. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched.

Large WW2 Period Scratch Built Wooden British Toy Tank Here on offer is a WW2 period scratch built wooden British toy tank. This great scale model has been well made from sections of what seems to be a sycamore type wood, which makes it very solid and quite heavy. The generic style of the tank, with a raised turret and single long barrel and machine gun, means it’s probably based on a WW2 British Churchill tank. It has a rotating turret and can be pushed along as it has wheels, cleverly made from old British cotton reels! It has been painted in a grey paint and areas like rivets, tracts, etc have been highlighted in black paint. The model is in overall excellent original condition with some wear loss of paint to the edges. I can imagine a solider, possibly from the British tank corps making this for his son to enjoy and now makes an impressive historical desk piece. The toy model tank (to the tip of the barrel) measures 10” (25.4cm) long, 4” (10.3cm) high and 4.2” (10.5cm) wide. It weighs a heavy 645g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Large WW2 “Bring Back” Burma Kukri Knife Attributed to RAF WAG - Frank Harry Thomas Here on offer is a large WW2 “Bring Back” Kukri knife from Burma that is attributed to RAF Wireless Air Gunner (WAG), Frank Harry Thomas. A Wireless Air Gunner was a dual-trained member of the aircrew, trained to operate the aircraft\'s radio and operate a defensive turret. I actually acquired the Kukri directly from Frank Thomas’s daughter, who provided the following details about his WW2 service history. Frank Harry Thomas was born on 29th February 1924 and was adopted within his family when his parents separated. He joined the RAF and trained as a radio operator and was deployed by ship to Burma in 1942. His designation was WAG according to a pewter tanker which survives as a 1942 Christmas gift from the Maharajah of Jodhpur and his daughter now uses it as a pen holder. Photo attached, but tankard not included! His main claim to fame, apart from surviving physically unscathed is that he was at the siege at Imphal. Fought between 8 March and 18 July 1944, these were the turning point of one of the most gruelling campaigns of the Second World War (1939-45). The decisive Japanese defeat in north-east India became the springboard for the Fourteenth Army\'s subsequent re-conquest of Burma. He came back to the UK in 1946 with the Kukri as a souvenir of his time in Burma. He married in 1948 and went on to work for the Trustee Savings Bank as a branch manager in South Wales when banks had such people. He maintained an interest in electronics and always had the bank’s computer stripped down ready for the engineers when it needed repairing! He sadly passed away on 14th February 2011. Now given the ornate grip and the tooled decoration on the scabbard of this Kukri, it looks to me to be a “souvenir” piece that was made at the time for RAF personnel to bring back home, at the end of WW2. The knife itself has the traditional Kukri curved blade. It is in great condition with some dark patches and greying to the finish. There is some ornate chisel work to the top edge of both sides of the blade. The grip has been beautifully carved and polished from a solid piece of dark horn that is held in place by two large flush brass/steel rivets. The pommel has been made of layers of aluminium and red plastic and has a brass cap with a diamond design to the top. The ferrell is solid brass with cut groves on the outer edges. The kukri scabbard has the usual wood structure covered in black leather, which has been beautifully worked with ornate patterns on the front, inlaid with some red dots. On the back are two pockets that hold a pair of small knives. One of these, the Chakmak, is for sharpening the kukri and can be used with a flint to create a spark. The other, the Karda, is used as a penknife for skinning animals. The original leather hanging strap and belt strap are now missing, but it has been fitted with a black twisted nylon rope with tassel ends. Overall, it is in great condition on the front, with some scuff marks. There is however some loss of the thin leather on the back, possible eaten by bugs at some point in its life and the wood underneath appears to have been stained black, so it blends in with the remaining leather. The large blade measures approximately 14.5” (36.8cm) long and the knife is 19.5” (49.5cm) in total length. With the scabbard, it weighs a heavy 965g! This knife clearly has a story to tell and the original owner is worth researching. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Late 19th Century Folding Bowie Knife with 7.5” Clip-Point Blade and Stag Horn Grip Here on offer is late 19th century folding Bowie knife with 7.5” clip-point cutting edge blade and stag horn grip. The slender 8.5” clip-point steel blade has an actual cutting edge of 7.5” and is in great condition, with some age-related marks and staining to the finish. The swivelling crossguard, blade release folding spring clip, bolsters and liners are all made from brass and are held in place by steel pins. The action still works smoothly but the blade now wobbles when locked in place, owing to about 150 years of wear to the mechanism. The grip is made of two beautiful dark stag horn scales that are pinned securely to the grip frame by six brass pins. The stag horn now has age cracks and on one side a tiny slither of horn is missing from the edge. The are now makers marks on the knife, but I believe this may have been made in Germany towards to end of the 19th century. It would have originally had a leather sheath to cover the exposed blade when closed, but this is now sadly missing. The blade measures 8.5” (21.6cm) long has an actual cutting edge of 7.5” 19cm). When fully open the knife is 12.25” (31.2cm) in total length. It weighs 255g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition that complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Late 19th Century Folding Knife with 3.5” Clip-Point Blade and Stag Horn Grip Here on offer is late 19th century folding Bowie knife with 3.5” clip-point blade and stag horn grip. The slender 3.5” clip-point steel blade has an actual cutting edge of 3.25” and is in excellent condition, with some age-related marks and light staining to the polished finish. The blade is slightly blunt with no knicks and appears to have never been sharpened. It also has a deep fuller grove on both sides. The only mark on the blade is on the ricasso and is possibly a maker’s or reseller’s stamp, but looks to be Arabic or Middle Eastern in style? However, the style and quality of this knife with the stag grip seems to be of European manufacture to me, probably German? All the fittings, the release clip, bolsters and liners are all made from polished brass. The action still works smoothly but there is a very slight wobble when it is in the open locked position. The grip is made of two beautiful dark stag horn scales that are pinned securely to the grip frame by five steel pins. I believe this may have been made in Germany towards to end of the 19th century, possibly for the Middle Eastern market. The blade measures 3.5” (8.8cm) long has an actual cutting edge of 3.25” (8.2cm). When fully open the knife is 7.5” (19cm) in total length. It weighs 83g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition that complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Late Victorian City of London Police Truncheon Here on offer is a fine example of a late Victorian wooden police truncheon stamped near the top with a Queen Victoria crown, that you can just make out, along with the letters CP (City Police) for the City of London Police. The 15’ long, heavy dark wooden truncheon is in excellent condition, no cracks, just a few age-related usage dents. Originally it would have had a long leather strap, that is held in place by to rivets. It measures 15” (38cm) long, by 1.4” (3.5cm) diameter at the wide end. It weighs 320g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

LESNEY MOKO – Cast Metal “Muffin The Mule” Puppet from 1950 Here on offer is a great example of a vintage Lesney – Moko - metal “Muffin The Mule” puppet from 1950. These puppets are rare to find in good condition and I believe where only made between 1949 and 1950. This fine example has no damage to the metal and it still has three of the original strings and finger rings in place. I think there was a forth that moved the tail, which is now missing, albeit easily replaced. On the inside of one leg is impressed “Made in England”. This die cast metal puppet is in good used condition and has the usual “usage” paint loss as shown the pictures. The puppet measures approx 6\" (15.2cm) x 6\" (15.2cm) and weighs 260g. A real collectors piece! Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description.

Letter Opener made from the Timber of – H.M.S. CORNWALL - Launched in 1815 Here on offer is a genuine piece of teak wood from H.M.S. CORNWALL made into a fine tapered letter opener that is in perfect condition, no splits or chips to the edges. It has a metal plaque pinned to the front, which reads: FROM THE TIMBER OF H.M.S. CORNWALL LAUNCHED BOMBAY 1815 Some history relating to this great ship follows: H.M.S. CORNWALL H.M.S. Cornwall was built in Bombay Dockyard in 1812. She was launched in 1815 as H.M.S. Wellesley, a 74-gun 3rd rate ship of the line. She captured Karachi for the British, and participated in the First Opium War, which resulted in Britain gaining control of Hong Kong. She saw active service in the Far East and was for a time the Flag Ship of Rear-Admiral Sir Frederick Lewis-Maitland. When she returned from this service, 27 cannon balls were found embedded in her sides. In 1868 she was rebuilt as H.M.S. Cornwall. Later she was fitted out as a training ship and moored off Purfleet. In 1928 she was moved to Denton, below Gravesend. She was still there at the outbreak of war in 1939. In 1940 she was severely damaged by bombs during a German air raid on London and sank; subsequently gaining the distinction of being the last British ship of the line to be sunk by enemy action, and the only one to be sunk during an air-raid. She was raised in 1944 and beached at Tilbury-Ness. The letter opener measures 9.75” (24.7cm) long and weighs 20g. A great piece of British Naval memorabilia that can still be used today. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thanks for taking the time to look.

Limited Edition Battle of Britain Museum - Hurricane Mk 1 – Commemorative Wall Plaque with Certificate and Box c1978 Here on offer is vintage Battle of Britain Museum, limited edition commemorative wall plaque that depicts the famous WW2 RAF Hurricane Mk1 fighter aircraft, circa 1978. This wall plaque was made to raise funds for “Sussexdown” the Royal Air Forces Association home for disabled and chronically ill ex-members of the Royal Air Force. The plaque comes with its original gold embossed box, tissue wrapping, maker’s card and detailed limited edition certificate No. 002088. The thin detailed coloured image of the Spitfire has been made from a very hard plastic which has then been mounted onto a wooden rectangular board. The signed certificate of authenticity explains that plaque was actually flown in a Hurricane from the RAF Battle of Britain Memorial Flight from RAF Coningsby on 19th July 1978. It is in excellent condition and hard to find with all its original associated paperwork. The plaque measures 18” (46cm) by 7” (18cm) and it weighs 810g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Limited Edition Battle of Britain Museum - Lancaster – Commemorative Wall Plaque with Certificate and Box c1978 Here on offer is vintage Battle of Britain Museum, limited edition commemorative wall plaque that depicts the famous WW2 RAF Lancaster bomber aircraft. These wall plaques were made to raise capital funds for the construction of the Battle of Britain museum in Hendon, in 1978. The plaque comes with its original gold embossed box, tissue wrapping, maker’s card and detailed limited edition certificate No. 001793. The thin detailed coloured image of the Lancaster has been made from a very hard plastic which has then been mounted onto a wooden rectangular board. The signed certificate of authenticity explains that plaque was actually flown in a Hurricane from the RAF Battle of Britain Memorial Flight from RAF Coningsby on 16th July 1978. It is in excellent condition and hard to find with all its original associated paperwork. The plaque measures 18” (46cm) by 7” (18cm) and it weighs 810g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Limited Edition Battle of Britain Museum - Spitfire Mk 1 – Commemorative Wall Plaque with Certificate and Box c1978 Here on offer is vintage Battle of Britain Museum, limited edition commemorative wall plaque that depicts the famous WW2 RAF Spitfire Mk1 fighter aircraft. These wall plaques were made to raise capital funds for the construction of the Battle of Britain museum in Hendon, in 1978. The plaque comes with its original gold embossed box, tissue wrapping, maker’s card and detailed limited edition certificate No. 001247. The thin detailed coloured image of the Spitfire has been made from a very hard plastic which has then been mounted onto a wooden rectangular board. The signed certificate of authenticity explains that plaque was actually flown in a Spitfire from the RAF Battle of Britain Memorial Flight from RAF Coningsby on 16th April 1978. It is in excellent condition and hard to find with all its original associated paperwork. The plaque measures 18” (46cm) by 7” (18cm) and it weighs 810g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Limited Edition David Yellowhorse Silver Series 3rd Edition \"Sacred Buffalo\" Knife - No. 2207 of 2500 c1998 Here on offer is a limited-edition David Yellowhorse Silver Series, 3rd Edition \"Sacred Buffalo\" folding knife, serial number 2207 of 2500 that where produced. It comes with its original fitted case and a limited-edition Certificate of Authenticity and is in near mint condition. This 1998 United Cutlery brand folding knife is one of the 3rd edition in the Silver Series, from David Yellowhorse titled \"Sacred Buffalo\". This knife is dedicated to what was the most important part of the Native American plains’ tribes’ culture, the Buffalo. The Sioux and Cheyenne were often referred to as a Buffalo Culture. They depended on the buffalo to sustain a total way of life. Food, shelter, clothing, weapons, cooking utensils, everything came from this incredible animal. Both scales are made of 925 sterling silver with a total weight of 1 troy ounce. One edge is stamped with: AFC. 925 STERLING They are adorned on \"both sides\" with turquoise, black jet, and orange spiney oyster stones. PLEASE NOTE: On the front, one of the turquoise stones has a tip section missing and, on the back, one of black jet stones is slightly chipped on the tip. I have seen other examples of these knives do show similar damage to the stone settings, so I believe these where actually done at the time the knife was made, not through any use, as this knife is in near mint condition and looks to have been stored in its case since it was made. There is also the image of a Buffalo in the middle of each scale and both sides are finished the same manner. The high-quality stainless-steel blade is etched on one side with the famous David Yellowhorse horse head logo, as well as an etch of his signature. This knife also has the D Y tang stamp and its limited-edition serial number 2207. The knife is 5.5\" (14cm) long when open and has a 2.2\" (5.5cm) long blade and weighs 73g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched.

Limited Edition HATTORI Knife of the Year “1999” Folding Knife - 1 of 99 Here on offer is a rare opportunity to obtain a genuine Limited Edition Hattori Knife of the Year “1999”, folding knife, 1 of 99 ever made. This example is actually number 23 of the 99 produced. I have owned this knife from new and it is in mint condition, still in its original presentation wooden box. The knife fittings show a very slight 22 year age patina to the finish that would easily polish to a bright mirror finish is so required. Imprinted in gold on the lid is \"Hattori 1999 Year Special Edition Knife\" in Japanese Hiragana and Kanji. These knives rarely come on the knife market, as they are kept stored away in collections as indeed my collection has been, but now it is time to offer them for another collector to enjoy! Ichiro Hattori was involved with knife making at the age of 18 when he joined his father\'s knife company \"Masahiro\". In 1971, he has opened his own workshop and started producing high quality Hunting knives for export with buyers brands including Kershaw, Browning, Beretta, Tekna etc. His fine works have been quickly recognised worldwide as real custom quality knives with the detailed hand works. This reputation came from his nature to seek the finest workmanship without any compromises. In 1993, he has entered into a domestic market with his own name and line, and instantly captured Japanese knife users as the finest hunting knives ever offered in Japan. A great chance to add an early limited edition Hattori knife to your collection. This knife can only increase in value. The knife has an approximate blade length of 3.9” (9.8cm) and a total fully opened length of 8.4” (21.4cm). It weighs a heavy 231g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Limited Edition HATTORI Knife of the Year “2002” with Leather Sheath and Wooden Presentation Box - 1 of 100 Here on offer is a rare opportunity to obtain a genuine Limited Edition Hattori Knife of the Year “2002”, fixed blade knife, 1 of 100 ever made. This example is actually number 97 of the 100 produced. I have owned this knife from new and it is in mint condition, with its brown leather sheath and complete with its original presentation wooden box. It has only been taken out of its box to take photos. I believe the grip is made from two slabs of beautiful Chinese quince wood, held in place by brass pins. The small brass crossguard has the limited edition number 097 stamped into it on one side and SEKI CUT on the other side. The stunning mirror finished blade has VG-10 JAPAN stamped on the ricasso on one side and the full Hattori 2002 etching. The brown leather sheath fits snugly into the base of the wooden box. Imprinted in gold on the lid of the presentation box is \"Hattori 2002 Year Special Edition Knife\" in Japanese Hiragana and Kanji. These knives rarely come on the knife market, as they are kept stored away in collections as indeed my collection has been, but now it is time to offer them for another collector to enjoy! Ichiro Hattori was involved with knife making at the age of 18 when he joined his father\'s knife company \"Masahiro\". In 1971, he has opened his own workshop and started producing high quality Hunting knives for export with buyers brands including Kershaw, Browning, Beretta, Tekna etc. His fine works have been quickly recognised worldwide as real custom quality knives with the detailed hand works. This reputation came from his nature to seek the finest workmanship without any compromises. In 1993, he has entered into a domestic market with his own name and line, and instantly captured Japanese knife users as the finest hunting knives ever offered in Japan. A great chance to add an early limited edition Hattori knife to your collection. This knife can only increase in value. The knife has an approximate blade length of 3.1” (7.7cm) and a full length of 6.9” (17.5cm). It weighs 59g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Limited Edition MOKI Knife of the Year “1999” with Leather Pouch and Wooden Presentation Box - 1 of 300 Here on offer is a rare opportunity to obtain a genuine Limited Edition MOKI, Knife of the Year “1999”, folding knife, 1 of 300 ever made. Moki knives have been produced in Seki, Japan since 1907. Handmade to near perfect fit and finish, make Moki knives prized as a \"gentleman\'s knife\". I have owned this knife from new and it is in mint condition, with its black leather tooled pouch and complete with its original presentation wooden box. It has only been taken out of its box to take photos. The grip is made from satin finished stainless steel that has a beautiful ironwood slab inset into both sides. The stunning mirror finished blade has ATS-34 stamped on the ricasso on one side and MOKI on the other. The blade has the full MOKI logo in gold and 1 of 300 etched into it. ATS-34 is a Japanese stainless steel high in Carbon and Chromium for great corrosion resistance and wear resistance. It has been around since the 1990s and is a copy of the old Crucible 154cm steel. The black leather pouch fits snugly into the base of the wooden box. Imprinted in gold on the lid of the presentation box is \"MOKI 1999 Year Special Edition Knife\" in Japanese Hiragana and Kanji. These knives rarely come on the knife market, as they are kept stored away in collections as indeed my collection has been, but now it is time to offer them for another collector to enjoy! A great chance to add a truly top quality limited edition MOKI knife to your collection. This knife can only increase in value. The knife has an approximate blade length of 2.6” (6.7cm) and a fully opened length of 5.9” (15cm). It weighs 38g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Limited Edition MOKI Knife of the Year “2000” with Leather Pouch and Wooden Presentation Box - 1 of 300 Here on offer is a rare opportunity to obtain a genuine Limited Edition MOKI, Knife of the Year “2000”, Leaf folding knife, 1 of 300 ever made. Moki knives have been produced in Seki, Japan since 1907. Every detailed time consuming hand finish & fit is devoted to each knife, making an exceptional high standard of quality craftsmanship so called \"Precision Factory Custom Knives\". Moki pay careful attention to the material of the handles and produces attractive knives one at a time. They use various well-selected natural materials for knife handle inlays, such as the shell from white and black mother of pearl abalone harvested by divers from the bottom of the South Pacific. Beautiful woods are used, such as Ironwood, Red Sandalwood and Lignum vitae known as the \"tree of life\" for some limited models. I have owned this knife from new and it is in mint condition, with its brown leather tooled pouch and complete with its original presentation wooden box. It has only been taken out of its box to take photos. The handle has brushed stainless steel bolsters and an ironwood slab inset into both sides. The front has also been inlayed with a beautiful white pearl and abalone, stainless steel framed “leaf” design. The stunning mirror finished stainless steel blade has ATS-34 stamped on the ricasso on one side and MOKI on the other. The blade has the full MOKI logo in gold and 1 of 300 etched into it. ATS-34 is a Japanese stainless steel high in Carbon and Chromium for great corrosion resistance and wear resistance. It has been around since the 1990s and is a copy of the old Crucible 154cm steel. The brown leather pouch fits snugly into the base of the wooden box. Imprinted in gold on the lid of the presentation box is \"MOKI 2000 Year Special Edition Knife\" in Japanese Hiragana and Kanji. These knives rarely come on the knife market, as they are kept stored away in collections as indeed my collection has been, but now it is time to offer them for another collector to enjoy! A great chance to add a truly top quality limited edition MOKI knife to your collection. This knife can only increase in value. The knife has an approximate blade length of 2.5” (6.3cm) and a fully opened length of 5.5” (14cm). It weighs 49g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Limited Edition MOKI Knife of the Year “2001” with Wooden Presentation Box - 1 of 300 Here on offer is a rare opportunity to obtain a genuine Limited Edition MOKI, Knife of the Year “2001”, folding knife, 1 of 300 ever made. This example is actually number 297 of the 300 ever produced. Moki knives have been produced in Seki, Japan since 1907. Every detailed time consuming hand finish & fit is devoted to each knife, making an exceptional high standard of quality craftsmanship so called \"Precision Factory Custom Knives\". Moki pay careful attention to the material of the handles and produces attractive knives one at a time. They use various well-selected natural materials for knife handle inlays, such as the shell from white and black mother of pearl abalone harvested by divers from the bottom of the South Pacific. Beautiful woods are used, such as Ironwood, Red Sandalwood and Lignum Vitae known as the \"tree of life\" for some limited models. I have owned this knife from new and it is in mint condition complete with its original presentation wooden box. It has only been taken out of its box to take photos. The handle has brushed stainless steel bolsters, the front being stamped with the production number of this knife, which is 297 out of 300. The handle is also inset with what I think are Lignum Vitae wooden slabs on both sides. Inlayed at the top of these slabs, where they join the bolsters are beautiful sections of abalone shell. The front of the handle has an oval gold metal MOKI maker’s logo set into the centre of the wood. The stunning mirror finished stainless steel blade is probably VC-10 or possibly ATS-34. Stamped on the ricasso on one side is the name MOKI. The blade has the full MOKI logo in gold etched into it. This version also has a knurled thumb stud screwed to the blade for single hand operation. Imprinted in gold on the lid of the presentation box is \"MOKI 2001 Year Special Edition Knife\" in Japanese Hiragana and Kanji. These knives rarely come on the knife market, as they are kept stored away in collections as indeed my collection has been, but now it is time to offer them for another collector to enjoy! A great chance to add a truly top quality limited edition MOKI knife to your collection. This knife can only increase in value. The knife has an approximate blade length of 3.1” (8cm) and a fully opened length of 6.8” (17.3cm). It weighs 104g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Limited Edition MOKI Knife of the Year “2002” with Black Canvas Pouch and Wooden Presentation Box - 1 of 300 Here on offer is a rare opportunity to obtain a genuine Limited Edition MOKI, Knife of the Year “2002”, folding knife, 1 of 300 ever made. This example is actually number 005 of the 300 ever produced. Moki knives have been produced in Seki, Japan since 1907. Every detailed time consuming hand finish & fit is devoted to each knife, making an exceptional high standard of quality craftsmanship so called \"Precision Factory Custom Knives\". Moki pay careful attention to the material of the handles and produces attractive knives one at a time. They use various well-selected natural materials for knife handle inlays, such as the shell from white and black mother of pearl abalone harvested by divers from the bottom of the South Pacific. Beautiful woods are used, such as Ironwood, Red Sandalwood and Lignum vitae known as the \"tree of life\" for some limited models. I have owned this knife from new and it is in mint condition, with its black canvas pouch and complete with its original presentation wooden box. It has only been taken out of its box to take photos. The handle has brushed stainless steel bolsters, the front being stamped with the production number of this knife, which is 005 out of 300. The handle is also inset with Ironwood slabs on both sides. Inlayed into those slabs are beautiful triangular sections of white pearl and abalone. The stunning mirror finished stainless steel blade is probably VC-10 or possibly ATS-34. Stamped on the ricasso on one side is the name MOKI. The blade has the full MOKI logo in gold and 1 of 300 etched into it. The black canvas pouch with a brown leather tooled section, fits snugly into the base of the wooden box. Imprinted in gold on the lid of the presentation box is \"MOKI 2002 Year Special Edition Knife\" in Japanese Hiragana and Kanji. These knives rarely come on the knife market, as they are kept stored away in collections as indeed my collection has been, but now it is time to offer them for another collector to enjoy! A great chance to add a truly top quality limited edition MOKI knife to your collection. This knife can only increase in value. The knife has an approximate blade length of 2.75” (7cm) and a fully opened length of 5.9” (15cm). It weighs 57g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Limited Edition Print by Simon Fisher of the WW2 German Battleship Bismarck being Torpedo Bombed by a R.N. Swordfish Here we have a limited-edition, black and white print by Simon Fisher of the WW2 German Battleship Bismarck, being torpedoed by a Royal Navy Swordfish. The print itself is very finely detailed and is signed, Simon Fisher and displays the limited-edition number 209. It measures 16.5” (42cm) by 11.7” (29.7cm) and will be posted rolled up in a protective tube. It is in great condition with just some slight ripples to the thick card that will flatten out if it is framed. There is also a slight grubby mark to the bottom left hand corner that I am sure would clean off. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Limited Edition Supermarine Spitfire Pewter Collectors Plate Designed by Rudolph Augustinus Here on offer is a fine example of the limited edition Supermarine Spitfire pewter wall hanging plate. It was designed in relief by Rudolph Augustinus as part of the classic combat aircraft series of collector’s plates and was limited to a maximum production run of 10,000 and this plate is etched with the serial number 3735. It has been crafted in 95% pewter under the hallmark of RISKIN and is officially listed for trading on the Bradford Exchange. The plate itself is in near mint condition and makes a great display piece, It measures 7.6” (19.5cm) diameter and weighs 370g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thank you for taking the time to look.

London 1936 Hallmarked Silver Matchbox Cover with Long Royal Swan Vestas Matchbox Here on offer is a London 1936 hallmarked silver matchbox cover with a long Royal Swan Vestas matchbox. The long solid silver matchbox cover has a beautiful engine turned surface, set with a blank rectangular cartouche. There are a couple of surface marks and scratches to the finish. The solid and cutaway sides are plain and also show some minor indentations. The base also has a plain finish and is fitted with four small bun feet and shows some creases especially near the end where the matchbox slides in. On the side there are a clear set of English silver hallmarks, the Lion Passant for English silver (925), a Lion’s head for the assay office of London and the date letter “A” for the year 1936. It also shows the makers mark, “E.W.P..” set in an indented rectangle. I have done some research but can’t find out who the maker was with this maker mark? It also comes with a long period matchbox made by Royal Swan Vestas that is in well used condition with most of the stricker material now worn off the side. It does still retain the draw pull tassel on the front of the sectioned draw. This silver matchbox cover is truly a fine quality piece and would make a great addition to any silver collection. It measures 6.3” (16.2cm) long by 2.1” (5.2cm) wide and is 1.1” (2.6cm) high. It weighs 140g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thank you for taking the time to look.

M1908 Brazilian Mauser Bayonet with Brass Mounted Leather Scabbard Here on offer is an excellent example of a M1908 Brazilian Mauser bayonet with brass mounted leather scabbard. I believe they were made for use with the 7 mm M1908 Mauser rifle that was produced for Brazil by DWM in Germany. These bayonets were made from 1908–1914 by several German blade makers. Such as Simson & Co. of Suhl, and Alex Coppel. There are no markings or maker’s name on this example which is not uncommon. The bayonet has a steel pommel and cross guard with forward-swept quillon. The top edge of the cross guard is stamped with the number 1162 over 1. The wooden grip slabs are held by two steel washers and rivets. It has a 11.76″ fullered, single-edged steel blade that is in mint condition. It still retains its original brass mounted, black leather scabbard. There is a slight shallow indentation about half way down the scabbard and some storage marks on the brass scabbard mounts. The bayonet has a blade length of 11.76” (30.2cm) and a total length of 17.2” (43.5cm). It weighs 560g Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

M1929 “1st Pattern” Naval Depot Kriegsmarine Dagger by Carl Eickhorn with 1938 “Replacement” Eagle Pommel Here on offer is an original “untouched” condition, M1929 “1st Pattern” Naval Depot Kriegsmarine Dagger by Carl Eickhorn with 1938 style “Replacement” eagle pommel. There is a great reference to this specific type of Carl Eickhorn dagger along a photo showing the blade markings, on page 212 of Thomas Wittmann’s excellent reference book, Exploring the Dress Daggers of the German Navy. Overall this dagger has a very dark aged patina to the brass/gilt finish, which I personally think is gorgeous. Very little of the original gilt remains to the fittings or scabbard. The excellent condition grip is ivory in colour and the celluloid over wood version, which still has its original twisted grip brass wire. There is a tiny split at the base where it sits in the cross guard, but this would be covered over if a portepee was fitted. The gilt brass pommel is a well-sculptured example of the 1938 “Replacement” eagle type that where produced in large quantities and disbursed to naval garrisons, shipyards and even ships at sea, so that the old flame style pommels could be exchanged for this new Nazi version. As long as the pommel was facing outward when tight on the grip, it was deemed to be allowed. This meant that in some cases and this dagger is one such case, it would now be worn and placed in the scabbard ‘backwards’, so the back of the blade faced the front as it was drawn from the scabbard, showing the recessed blade lock and markings. The brass crossguard is the fouled anchor type, but has been made with no provision for a release button in the reverse of the crossguard. So on this model, to remove the blade from the scabbard, you just need to pull relatively hard, that’s how it was designed. The Plain Double fullered blade is in excellent condition with some light pitting/loss of plating near the tip and top of the ricasso. On the ricasso there is a hardly recognisable light impression of the early small double oval trademark for Carl Eickhorn. You can just make out the letters HORN the * and the N at the end of Solingen. It is also stamped with the Weimar “Eagle over M”, navel proof mark, which is also repeated on the top of the scabbard throat. There is also a Naval base reference number 0.770 stamped on the ricasso and the top of the reverse of the scabbard. I can’t find a reference to this particular number (I know 0.745 is Ostsee at Kiel). If anybody can help that would be appreciated. It still retains its dark blue felt scabbard buffer pad. The lightning pattern scabbard is in great condition with a couple of shallow “train door dents”.This has resulted in a very slight upwards curvature to the end of the scabbard. It still retains its two rounded scabbard screws. The blade measures 9.7” (24.5cm) and the dagger itself 14.8” (37.7cm) long. It weighs 345g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Malcberry 1897 Skinner Knife by Stuart Mitchell with Leather Sheath circa 1970 Here on offer is a Malcberry knife with a beautiful grip made from split stag antler slabs with three brass centre pins and a brass finger guard, circa 1970. I believe the blades were hand forged by Stuart Truelove using a small stock of steel that was said have been formed back in 1897. This knife has a 4” clip point blade with a highly polished finish. On one side of the blade, it is stamped with: MALCBERRY ‘1897’ ENGLAND On the ricasso it is stamped with: TRUELOVE HAND FORGED Stuart Mitchell (Senior), of Pat Mitchell Knives, England, then created these knives. It comes with its original heavy-duty black leather belt sheath, with two retaining straps. The knife itself is in mint condition with just the slightest age patina finish to the brass fittings. The knife measures 8.1” (20.5cm) long and has a 4” (10.2cm) blade. It weighs 208g including the sheath. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition that complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Malcberry 1897 ‘Drop Finger’ Knife Model 002 by Stuart Mitchell with British Hide Sheath circa 1975

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Mappin & Webb Cased Bronze British Royal Tournament Medal to RAF Cosford - Squadron Leader S. J. Jury for Bayonet Team Combat in 1947 Here on offer is a fine example of a bronze British Royal Tournament medal that was awarded to RAF Squadron Leader S. J. Jury, of the Technical Training Command, RAF Station Cosford for Bayonet Team Combats in 1947. The medal comes with its original dark blue leather covered hinged case that has ROYAL TOURNAMENT in gold lettering embossed on the top. Printed inside the top lid on the silk lining, it has the famous maker’s/distributors name Mappin & Webb Ltd, Oxford Street, London W. The medal itself has on the front, what I believe is the image of Britannia sitting on a lion with the words ROYAL TOURNAMENT. There is also REG No, which looks to be 668866, but its not that clear. So this would date the medal design to about 1919. The reverse depicts a laurel wreath that has been engraved with the winner’s details in the centre. RAF Technical Training Command Bayt. Team Combats RAF Station, Cosford S/LDR S. J. Jury 1947 Further research is needed into who Squadron Leader S. J. Jury was and his WW2 history in the RAF. Please see the related RAF Inter-Unit winners plaque I have listed under item 50689, that is also to RAF Cosford and Squadron Leader S. J. Jury. The medal is in near mint condition with no edge nicks or dents. These medals are becoming hard to find associated to the RAF and with their original case. The medal measures 1.25” (3.2cm) diameter and weighs 15g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

MARCOVITCH Black & White Cigarettes – Penguin Superlative Automatic Lighter c1935 Here on offer is an interesting MARCOVITCH Black & White Cigarettes – Penguin Superlative Automatic Lighter, circa 1935. The slim line lighter’s frame is chrome plated and shows some slight pitting to the finish. It displays the advertising logo and words that refer to MARCOVITCH Black & White Cigarettes, of Piccadilly, London. The lighter is in working order but the flint and fuel have been removed to meet shipping regulations. At the bottom is a large screw that allows access to the lighter to be refuelled. It is marked on the base: “Penguin” HIGH QUAILITY “SUPERLATIVE” AUTOMATIC LIGHTER No. 18250 It measures 2.1” (5.3cm) wide, 1.75” (4.4cm) high and 0.4” (1cm) thick. It weighs 35g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thanks for taking the time to look.

Medallion Commemorating the Opening of Blackpool’s Gigantic Ferris Wheel 1896 Here on offer is a medallion commemorating the opening of Blackpool’s Gigantic Ferris Wheel in 1896. The medallion is made from a white metal alloy and on the obverse depicts the structure of the big wheel and an entrance gate to the Winter Gardens and the words: BLACKPOOL GIGANTIC WHEEL On the reverse side it depicts the inscription: ERECTED WITHIN SIX MONTHS OPENED 22 AUG 1896 HEIGHT 220 FEET WEIGHT 440 TONS FULL LOAD 750 PEOPLE The medallion is in great condition, with the fine detail of the wording and images remaining, just some light oxidation to the finish, mainly on the edges. Some history of the Winter Gardens Company. In 1895, the Blackpool Winter Gardens Company wanted an attraction to rival the successful and famous Blackpool Tower. It decided upon a gigantic wheel. The first had been constructed by G.W.G. Ferris for the Chicago World\'s Fair in 1893 and was 250 feet high. Another had been built for the Earl\'s Court Oriental Exhibition of 1895. They floated a new company, The Auto-Music Company Ltd., to own and operate the big wheel, a wise decision, as it was not commercially successful. Interestingly, the charge at Blackpool was only 6 pence, compared with 1/- and 2/- in London. It would seem that Blackpool gave terrific value in those days, just as it continues to do nowadays. In 1896, the wheel opened to the public, but it was overshadowed by the tower, which at 519 feet, was over twice its height. The big wheel itself was 214 feet high, and rotated every 15 minutes compared with 35 minutes for its London rival. The medallion measures 1.4” (3.7cm) diameter and weighs 12g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Memorable Order of Tin Hats (M.O.T.H) Stick Pin Badge Here on offer is a fine example of a Memorable Order of Tin Hats (M.O.T.H) stick pin badge. The stick pin seems to be made from brass that now shows a dark aged patina to the finish. It has the famous WW1/2 allied tin hat to the top with M.O.T.H in a raised letters on the front. The long pin is still securely attached to the back of the hat and the whole stick pin is in excellent condition. A brief history of M.O.T.H. The Memorable Order of Tin Hats (M.O.T.H.) was founded in 1927 by Charles Evenden as a brotherhood of South African former front-line soldiers. The ideal is to help comrades in need, either financially or physically; and to remember all servicemen who have answered the Sunset Call, both in war and peacetime. The tin hat measures 0.75” (1.8cm) long and the whole pin is 2” (5.1cm) long. It weighs 3g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thanks for taking the time to look.

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Military Style D Survival Knife with 1000 Denier DPM Cordura Sheath and Belt Loop by Web-Tex Here on offer is a military style D Survival Knife with a 1000 Denier DPM Cordura sheath and belt loop, by Web-Tex. This is a modern and used copy of the famous British military issued D Type survival knife that where probably made in the late 1940’s or early 1950’s. This heavy-duty survival knife has a wooden handle made up of to large wooden slabs that have been contoured to make the grip and secured in place by three large lacquered copper rivets. The top pommel end of the handle has a hole and large metal ring for a wrist cord. The 7” (17.8cm) large and heavy oval shaped broad parkarised blade has a single cutting edge. On one side it is stamped with the maker’s name, Web-Tex. The blade retains nearly all of its grey parkarised finish; there are just some light scratch marks and a few light knicks to the cutting edge. It is complete with 1000 Denier DPM Cordura sheath with integral belt loop and securing strap with press-button catch. The blade measures 7” (17.8cm) long and the knife is 12.2” (31cm) in total length, excluding the ring. It weighs a heavy 555g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Miniature Antique Swedish Johan Engström of Eskilstuna - Curly Birch Barrel Knife with Concealed Folding Steel Blade Here on offer is the rarer miniature antique Swedish Johan Engström of Eskilstuna, curly birch barrel knife with concealed folding steel blade. One of the most successful Swedish Eskilstuna cutlers was Johan Engström (1846 – 1915). Before setting up his factory in 1874 (Fabriksaktiebolaget Johan Engström), Johan had worked with cutlers and studied knife production in both Sheffield (G. Westerholm & Son) and Solingen Germany. In his early years, Johan mainly produced razors and daggers. Johan added barrel knives to his production line in the 1870’s. The company produced high-quality barrel knives and received international recognition at shows in Sweden, France, U.S.A., and Canada. At one time the well-known US importer Edward Zinn ordered 3000 dozen barrel knives from the Engström company. Johan died in 1915 which marked the end of the Engström company. These barrel knives were used for hunting, fishing and these smaller versions for wood carving. The folding 2.1” drop point steel blade has a 1.9” cutting edge with brass scales and sits, folded, inside the barrel shaped curly birch wood handle. The blade is released by depression of a ribbed steel lever at the butt of the handle. The folded blade can then be withdrawn from the handle, opened and then pushed back in and through the hilt until it clicks, in this case very snuggly in place. The steel ferrule and butt cap with locking catch and lanyard ring lug are undamaged and function as they should and they just have some slight greying to the metal finish. The blade has some light surface scratches to the finish that would polish out and a slightly rough cutting edge. On one side it is stamped: JOH ENGSTROM ESKILSTUNA The knife is just in excellent condition and makes a great addition to any knife collection, with its unique mechanism. Open, the whole knife measures 5.1” (13cm) long including the lanyard ring and it weighs 33g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Miniature Wilkinson Sword - Scottish Basket Hilted Broadsword – Mint in Box Here on offer is a \'mint in box\' miniature Scottish basket hilt broadsword by Wilkinson Sword. This beautifully crafted miniature is of the traditional weapon of the Highland clansmen that has been carried on as the standard pattern sword for the Officers of the Highland Regiments. The stainless steel blade is engraved with thistles and the Wilkinson Sword Crest and Queens Crown. It comes with a card of authenticity that also has a brief description on the reverse. The miniature comes in its lined hinged dark blue case. The miniature measures 8.5” (21.6cm) long and with the case weighs 340g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Miniature Wilkinson Sword - Scottish Basket Hilted Broadsword – Mint in Box Here on offer is a \'mint in box\' miniature Scottish basket hilt broadsword by Wilkinson Sword. This beautifully crafted miniature is of the traditional weapon of the Highland clansmen that has been carried on as the standard pattern sword for the Officers of the Highland Regiments. The stainless steel blade is engraved with thistles and the Wilkinson Sword Crest and Queens Crown. It comes with a card of authenticity that also has a brief description on the reverse. The miniature comes in its lined hinged dark blue case. The miniature measures 8.5” (21.6cm) long and with the case weighs 340g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Miniature Wilkinson Sword – Claymore Sword – Mint in Box Here on offer is a ‘mint in box’ miniature Claymore Sword by Wilkinson Sword. This beautifully crafted miniature has a stainless steel blade that is ornately engraved ‘Claidheamh - mor’ along with the Wilkinson Sword Crest and Queens Crown. Claidheamh – mor in Gaelic means ‘great sword’ and this miniature is a typical copy of a Scottish clansmen’s broadsword. It comes with a card of authenticity that also has a brief description on the reverse. The miniature comes in its silk lined, dark blue lidded box. The miniature measures 8.6” (22cm) long and with the box weighs 150g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Miniature Wilkinson Sword – Excalibur Sword – Mint in Box Here on offer is a ‘mint in box’ miniature Excalibur Sword by Wilkinson Sword. This beautifully crafted miniature has a stainless steel blade that is ornately engraved along with the Wilkinson Sword Crest and Queens Crown. The hilt has been beautifully cast and finished with a brilliant gold plating. It comes with a card of authenticity that also has a brief description of the sword on the reverse. The miniature comes in its lined hinged dark blue and gilt embossed case. The miniature measures 9.5” (24cm) long and with the case weighs 410g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Miniature Wilkinson Sword – Napoleonic Sabre Sword – Mint in Box Here on offer is a ‘mint in box’ miniature Napoleonic Sabre Sword by Wilkinson Sword. This beautifully crafted miniature has a stainless steel blade that is ornately engraved ‘Napoleonic Sabre’ along with the Wilkinson Sword Crest and Queens Crown. It comes with a card of authenticity that also has a brief description on the reverse. The miniature comes in its silk lined, dark blue lidded box. The miniature measures 8” (20.3cm) long and with the box weighs 140g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Miniature Wilkinson Sword – Royal Artillery Sword – Mint in Box Here on offer is a ‘mint in box’ miniature Royal Artillery Sword by Wilkinson Sword. This stainless steel miniature has been in its case since it was manufactured and never been used. Established in 1772, Wilkinson Swords no longer manufacture swords. The Royal Artillery Sword pattern originated in the mid 1850’s and the three-bar hilt style was used widely by British cavalry regiments, until it was superseded by later patterns. This pattern, with a straight blade has been retained by the British Artillery and Horse Artillery to this day. The ornately engraved blade also displays the Queen Elizabeth's Crown, the E II R cypher and the Wilkinson Sword Crest. This example has lost the card of authenticity that also had a brief description on the reverse, but I have listed the description above for reference. The miniature comes in its silk lined, dark blue lidded box. The miniature measures 8.5” (21.5cm) long and with the box weighs 135g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Miniature Wilkinson Sword – The Duke of Wellington Sword – Mint in Box and with Wooden Display Stand Here on offer is a ‘mint in box’ miniature of The Duke of Wellington Sword by Wilkinson Sword complete, with wooden display stand. This beautifully crafted miniature sword that has a curved stainless steel blade that is ornately engraved on one side and displays the Wilkinson Sword Crest and Queens Crown. The miniature comes in its velvet lined, hinged dark blue case. This example also comes with a wooden display stand with a plaque on the front. Please note that the two brass support pins are backed separately and just pushed in place when the display is to be used. The miniature measures 8.5” (21cm) long and with the case and stand, weighs 500g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Miniature Wilkinson Sword – The Mary Rose Sword – Mint in Box Here on offer is a ‘mint in box’ miniature The Mary Rose Sword by Wilkinson Sword. This beautifully crafted miniature has a stainless steel blade that is ornately engraved ‘THE MARY ROSE SWORD’ along with the Wilkinson Sword Crest and Queens Crown. The beautiful hilt is in the style of the 16th century sword that was found under the hull of the Mary Rose. It comes with a card of authenticity that also has a brief description on the reverse. The miniature comes in its silk lined, dark blue lidded box. The miniature measures 8.25” (21cm) long and with the box weighs 160g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Miniature Wilkinson Sword – The Mortuary Sword – Mint in Box Here on offer is a ‘mint in box’ miniature The Mortuary Sword by Wilkinson Sword. This beautifully crafted miniature has a stainless steel blade that is ornately engraved ‘THE MORTUARY SWORD’ along with the Wilkinson Sword Crest and Queens Crown. It comes with a card of authenticity that also has a brief description on the reverse. The miniature comes in its silk lined, dark blue lidded box. The miniature measures 8.5” (21.6cm) long and with the box weighs 150g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Miniature Wilkinson Sword – The Rifle Regiment and Guards Sword – Mint in Box Here on offer is a ‘mint in box’ miniature The Rifle Regiment and Guards Sword by Wilkinson Sword. This beautifully crafted miniature has a stainless steel blade that is ornately engraved along with the Wilkinson Sword Crest and Queens Crown. The hilt also displays the image of the Guards Regimental Badge. It comes with a card of authenticity that also has a brief description on the reverse. The miniature comes in its lined hinged dark blue case. The miniature measures 8.5” (21.6cm) long and with the case weighs 340g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

MINT - Third Reich Gilt Aluminium “Lion Face” Kriegsmarine Dagger Hangers Here on offer is a stunning pair of Third Reich gilt aluminium “Lion Face” Kriegsmarine dagger hangers that retain all their bright original gilt finish. I believe this set have never been used and where found when an old Tailor/Uniform shop was closed down in Germany. My understanding is that after 1938 the standard Kriegsmarine hangers were normally made of gilded aluminium. These are a true “matched pair” and appear to have been together since they where made. The lion’s faces are the later type and display very finely detailed images. The short hanger has the small gilt chain and hook still fitted. The black moiré fronts are in mint condition, no edge fraying, or additional holes. The black velvet backings on both straps are also in mint condition. The long strap measures 16” (40.6cm) clip to clip and the short strap measures 9.5” (24cm) clip to clip. They weigh 70g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country

Mint 2019 British Army 3-Piece Jack Knife by Joseph Rodgers of Sheffield Here on offer is a mint condition 2019 British Army issued 3-piece Jack Knife, made by the famous knife manufacturers, Joseph Rodgers of Sheffield. This knife has been made from the famous robust and time proven design and features a stainless steel sheep foot blade for heavy-duty cutting, a can-opener tool and a marline spike for rope work. The handle is fitted with black plastic diamond pattern scales to aid grip and comes complete with loop for attachment to a lanyard. At the other end of the handle is the large flat screwdriver blade. The main blade has been etched with the maker’s name: JOSEPH RODGERS (SHEFFIELD) The NATO Stock Number (NSN): 5110-99-940-4297 The date of issue: 2019 followed by the Army “crows foot” and letters AXE. On the CSC Tools website the NATO number still is referred to and states it is a “knife”. Versions of this knife have been issue to servicemen in their many thousands since its introduction in the 19th century. This is a great opportunity to add a modern British Army issued version to a collection that is in mint unused condition. Please be warned that the blade is razor sharp and stiff to open! The knife (including the loop) measures 6.5” (16.5cm) long with the blade open and 4.25” (11cm) with the blade closed. It weighs 150g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thanks for taking the time to look.

Mint 2nd Boer War Commemorative Glass Plate - Marking The Arrival of Frederick Roberts in Pretoria on 5th June 1900 Here on offer is a mint example of a 2nd Boer War commemorative glass plate, marking the arrival of Frederick Roberts in Pretoria on 5th June 1900. Apparently President Kruger and his senior government officials left in a hurry, leaving behind a general state of panic! To mark event this commemorative plate was made by Jobling & Co (formally Green & Co. Glassworks, England) This impressive pressed glass plate has relief hobnail decoration on the underside. With a lovely scalloped edge, the plate has the legend \'ROBERTS PRETORIA\' with the \'VR\' for Queen Victoria and a shamrock motif on the rim. The centre features crossed British ensigns with the legend \'ENTERED JUNE 5 1900\'. The plate is in mint condition, no chips or cracks or even wear to the base rim. It measures 10.25” (26cm) diameter and is about 1” (2.5cm) high. It weighs 665g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Mint Cased English Hallmarked Solid Silver Fob with Gold Shield Cartouche by James Walker Ltd 1937 Here on offer is a cased English hallmarked solid silver fob with a 9ct gold shield cartouche, by James Walker Ltd. The fob is in mint unused condition and the front depicts a raised 9ct gold shield cartouche surrounded by an oval edge of laurel leaves and blank ribbons. The reverse is blank and has a clear set of English silver hallmarks, the Lion Passant for English silver (925), an anchor for the assay office of Birmingham and the date letter “N” for the year 1937. It also shows the makers mark, “J.W. Ltd.” which relates to the maker: James Walker of Streatham, England. The firm was originally established in 1823, but considerably expanded by Sidney Sanders from 1920 onwards into the second largest multiple retailers of jewellery and silverware in Britain. Century House at 245 Streatham High Road, was opened in 1938 as the firm\'s headquarters. The business was taken over by H. Samuel in April 1984 and subsequently closed down. Attached to the top is a suspension loop and ring that is also stamped with the Lion Passant for English silver (925). It also comes with its original red leatherette coloured card case, which has the maker’s details printed inside the lid: JAMES WALKER THE LONDON JEWELLER The medal fits over a tiny hook set into the velvet lined section of the base. There is some slight discoloration to the silk. The fob measures 1.6” (4cm) long including the ring and 1” (2.6cm) wide. It weighs 12.2g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thank you for taking the time to look.

Mint Cased Limited Edition CHAMPION Spark Plug 90th Anniversary Commemorative Knife 1997 Here on offer is a mint example of a limited edition (0639 of 5000) CHAMPION Spark Plug, 90th Anniversary commemorative knife, complete with its wooden case and Certificate of Authenticity. The knife has a mint condition, 2.75” high quality carbon stainless steel blade that on one side, is engraved and 24-carat gold-filled with: 0639/5000 90th anniversary 1907 - 1997 On the other side in is plain, with just ITALY stamped on the ricasso. The grip bolsters seem to be made from polished nickel silver and the grip plates are made from fine weave micarta that has been laser etched with the Champion logo on the front. The hinged case seems to be made from a light walnut wood with a moulded red lining. The top of the case has also been laser etched with the Champion logo. The knife comes with its original Certificate of Authenticity, signed by Godron Ulsh - President of Cooper Automotive. The knife has a blade length of 2.5” (7cm) and a total length of 7” (17.8cm). Including the case, it weighs 445g Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Mint East German Deluxe Dagger Hangers circa 1960 Here on offer is a great pair of East German deluxe dagger hangers, circa 1960. The East German’s clearly copied the design of the WW2 Luftwaffe hangers, which these can easily be mistaken for, well from a distance! I believe these were used by the NVA, Grenztruppen and Stasi MfS Officers. All the deluxe metal alloy fittings (top clip, buckles, sliders and scabbard clips) feature raised oak leaves and the lower clips have pebbling. On the reverse of the plain top clip it has DRGM set into a recessed oval. All the spring clips are in full working order. The fabric hangers are in excellent condition with mauve/grey fronts and sewn silver stripes. The reverse of the hangers is a dark-grey/mauve velvet. The straps are fixed to the top clip by being stitched on the very top edge and retained by a riveted metal clips, with an oak leaf design on the front and stamped DRGM. The hangers are in mint condition and I would say have never been used. They measure 11” (28cm) from the tip of the top clip to the end of the scabbard clip on the long strap and they weigh 62g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Mint in Box - 50th Anniversary of the Liberation of Channel Islands Medal Here on offer is a “mint in box” example of a 50th Anniversary of the Liberation of Channel Islands medal, 1945 -1995. I believe these liberation medals where only on sale on the island of Jersey in 1995 and therefore these are quite rare. The medal is just in mint condition and a love the image displayed on the back of a German officer and a British policeman in front of a German flag. The medal measures 1.75” (4.4cm) diameter and weighs 27.5g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Mint in Box Large Vintage Metal Medallion Designed for the French Ministry of Defence by FIA Here on offer is an unusual mint in box example of a vintage large heavy metal medallion designed for the French Ministry of Defence, by the French medal manufacturer, FIA. The medallion comes in its original blue card box and still has a clear support stand in its package and a manufactures card. The card reads: Cette medaille est gravee. estampee en metal noble, patinee, et fabriquee piece par piece de facon artisanle dans nos ateliers. le poincon de maitre FIA garantit saqualite et son authenticite Which roughly translates to: This medal is engraved. stamped in noble metal, patinated, and handcrafted piece by piece in our workshops. the FIA master\'s mark guarantees its quality and authenticity. The medallion itself is 2.9” (7.3cm) diameter and 0.2” (0.5cm) thick at the rim. Iy weighs a heavy 184g. It appears to be made from brass or a heavy metal alloy that has been silver coated to give a slight brushed finish. The font displays the French Ministry of Defence emblem in relief, with wording around the edge. The reverse and rim have a totally plain finish. The medallion is in mint condition and looks to have not been used or displayed. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Delivery Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

MINT Inert 1941 WW2 British No. 207 Mechanical Fuse for the British 3.7” Anti-Aircraft Gun Here on offer is a mint example of an inert and unfired, WW2 British No. 207 mechanical fuse dated 1941. I believe this fuse was used on the British 3.7” AA (anti-aircraft) gun that was the standard heavy anti-aircraft gun used during WW2. On the aluminium section the fuse is stamped with: No.207 I FL 1941 A tiny broad arrow/crows foot and letters EK. There is also the number 4081L that I believe is the serial number. The main body of the fuse is made from brass and is stamped around the edge with scales from SAFE, 0 to 30. There is a brass screwed locking collar above this securing the aluminium section of the fuse. On the top is a Bakelite ballistic cap, which is marked with 207/8 41 5 & S inside. The fuse is in mint unused condition and just has some aged patina finish to the brass sections. It measures 4.75” (12cm) high and is approximately 2.4” (6cm) diameter at its widest point. It weighs 620g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched.

Mint MAGNUM Stainless Steel Folding Knife with Duck Scene Handle in Original Wooden Cases Here on offer is a mint condition MAGNUM Stainless Steel Folding Knife with a Duck Scene Handle in its original wooden case. The Stainless steel blade is perfect and folds into a chrome coloured handle which has a detailed image of three wild ducks taking off from a reed bed. The knife comes in its original hinged wooden case that has a magnetic catch. Basically the knife and case are in perfect mint condition. The blade measures 2.75” (7cm) long and when extended, the knife measures a total of 5.9” (15cm) long. In the case it weighs a total of 175g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Mint MAGNUM Stainless Steel Folding Knife with Fish Scene Handle in Original Wooden Case Here on offer is a mint condition MAGNUM Stainless Steel Folding Knife with Fish Scene Handle in its original wooden case. The Stainless steel blade is perfect and folds into a gold coloured handle which has a detailed image of a large river fish chasing small fish. The knife comes in its original hinged wooden case that has a magnetic catch. Basically the knife and case are in perfect mint condition. The blade measures 2.75” (7cm) long and when extended, the knife measures a total of 5.9” (15cm) long. In the case it weighs a total of 167g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

MINT Massive 1Kg Lock Knife with Cocobolo Wood Grips by Albainox, Spain c1990 Here on offer is a massive, nearly 1Kg, lock knife with beautiful Cocobolo wood grips, made by Albainox in Spain, circa 1990. I actually bought this knife “brand new” as an interesting novelty, from a cutlery shop in Spain, back in the early 1990’s. It has just been displayed in a cupboard ever since and is in mint unused condition. It has a 6.5” single edged polished stainless-steel blade with beautiful grained exotic hardwood grips, made from Cocobolo wood that are held in place with brass pins. It has a huge polished stainless-steel bolster and the blade locks securely in place, with no movement. The blade is stamped with the makers details: ALBAINOX and the company logo of Martinez Albainox, being a blade through the letter “M” in a circle. Some details about Martinez Albainox. Mr. José Martínez started the company in 1990, mainly to distribute traditional cutlery and other related products, mainly in Spain. The knife is just in mint unused condition and makes a great display piece that is no longer available. The blade cutting edge measures 6,5” (16.5cm) long and the knife opened, is 17” (43cm) in total length. It weighs a heavy 980g! Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Mint MUELA Hunting Knife with Beautiful Coral Wood Handle and Leather Sheath Here on offer is a mint example of a top quality Spanish MUELA hunting knife with a Corel Wood grip and brown leather sheath. I purchased this knife and another stag horn handled version from a hunting shop in Cyprus over 20 years ago. This knife has never been used it has just been put away. MUELA is currently classed as one of the strongest firms in handcrafted knives for hunting, both in Spain and the rest of the world and its knives and penknives are highly appreciated for their top quality. The grip of this knife has been made from a beautiful section of Coral Wood with a slightly wider tapered shape towards the top, which means it fits the hand perfectly. The pommel cap and cross guard have a polished brass gilt finish, inset with an ornate scrolled pattern with a black background and are in perfect condition. This knife blade has a very sharp cutting edge and clip point top edge. It is made of a high grade stainless steel and is marked on one side with: Muela (Plus logo) MADE IN SPAIN INOX You can still see all the cross graining to the polished blade. It is complete with original thick brown leather sheath, which has the name MUELA and the makers logo embossed into the front, in black. The belt flap and retaining strap are just in mint condition. The knife is just in perfect mint unused condition. The blade measures 6.3” (16cm) long and the knife is 11.2” (28.3cm) in total length. It weighs 340g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Mint MUELA Hunting Knife with Beautiful Stag Horn Handle and Leather Sheath Here on offer is a mint example of a top quality Spanish MUELA hunting knife with a genuine stag horn grip and brown leather sheath. I purchased this knife and another wooden handled version from a hunting shop in Cyprus over 20 years ago. This knife has never been used it has just been put away. MUELA is currently classed as one of the strongest firms in handcrafted knives for hunting, both in Spain and the rest of the world and its knives and penknives are highly appreciated for their top quality. The grip of this knife has been made from a beautiful thick section of real stag horn with a slight curve, which means it fits the hand perfectly. The pommel cap, tang nut and finger guard all have a polished gilt finish and are in perfect condition. This knife blade has a very sharp cutting edge and clip point top edge. It is made of a high grade MOLYBDENUM VANADIUM stainless steel and is marked on one side with: Muela (plus logo) TEJON MOLIBDENO VANADIO MADE IN SPAIN You can still see all the cross graining to the polished blade. It is complete with original thick brown leather sheath, which has the name MUELA and the makers logo embossed into the front, in black. The belt flap and retaining strap are just in mint condition and it still has the red GENUINE STAG label fitted around the retaining strap. The knife is just in perfect mint unused condition. The blade measures 6.5” (16.5cm) long and the knife is 11.6” (29.5cm) in total length. It weighs 305g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Mint Original Unissued RAF Floating Knife and Can Opener by Joseph Rodgers of Sheffield Here on offer is a mint example of an unissued RAF floating knife with can opener and flat screwdriver that is still in its original outer clear plastic package with the NATO Stock Number (NSN) barcode, circa 1970. The NSN is 4220-99-425-9731. I believe this is part of the RAF issue dinghy kit for use when ditching in the sea. The knife and sheath are attached to a bright orange patch that can be attached to the relevant piece of equipment, i.e. a dinghy. The float knife is attached to the sheath/patch by a long cord so it can’t float away! The stainless steel blade has the maker’s name: JOSEPH RODGERS SHEFFIELD ENGLAND and their maker’s marks, along with a patent no. 904434. The blade measures 2.75” (7cm) long and the knife is 6.2” (15.5cm). Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Mint Post WW2 Swiss Army Dagger with Portepee/Knot and Officer’s Dress Belt Here on offer is MINT example of a M1943 Swiss Army Dagger with original portepee, hanger clip and Officer’s belt. All the dagger fittings, pommel, grip frame and Holbein style crossguard have a bright polished nickel finish. The grip has beautiful walnut slabs secured with three-nickel screws with countersunk taps. The dagger has a polished centre ridge, double-edged, stiletto-style plain nickel blade that is in mint condition, still retaining all its original cross graining. The blade is 8.2” (20.8cm) long. On the front of the ricasso is stamped the serial number; 199710 The maker’s name is stamped on the reverse of the flat ricasso; ELSENER SCHWYZ, VICTORIA The blade fits very snuggly into scabbard and is stiff to remove. The bayonet style metal scabbard is dent free and retains ALL of its original black enamel finish. At the top it is fitted with a polished nickel scabbard throat guard that is held in place with one round-headed screw on the reverse. Also on the reverse near the top it is stamped with the letter “S” which denotes the city of Sissach, where the company that produced the scabbards, Basler Eisnmobelfabrick A.G., is located. On the reverse is a permanently attached short black leather hanger with a polished nickel spring clip, which again is in mint condition. This dagger also has a correctly tied red and white portepee, which I believe is an officer’s version? Along with the dagger is a MINT unused example of a Swiss Army Officer’s dress belt that has is made of a green/grey material with an orange stripe. The belt buckle is made of gilt metal and depicts the Swiss Cross and Edelweiss flowers on the front. On the reverse it has the famous Swiss maker’s logo and name; Huguenin le locle The dagger in the scabbard measures a total of 14.4” (36.5cm) long and weighs 545g. For reference, examples of this dagger are shown in Kurt Glemser’s book, A Guide to Military Dress Daggers, Vol III, on pages 201 to 213. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thank you for taking the time to look.

Mint Small German made Hunting Knife with Leather Sheath – Souvenir of Unterwasser Switzerland c1960 Here on offer is a mint vintage small German souvenir hunting knife with leather sheath, a souvenir of Unterwasser, Switzerland, circa 1960. It has a single edged stainless-steel blade, stamped GERMANY near the grip. The blade is near mint with just some very light scratches to the finish. It even still has the original oiled paper that was used to protect the blade from moisture. The grip is made from a moulded plastic, that looks like stag horn, with the image of a stag’s head on the front. It has the originally leather sheath that is in mint condition, with all the rivets and stitching in place. On the front it has an applied transfer with the name: Unterwasser Unterwasser is a village in the Toggenburg region of the canton of St. Gallen, Switzerland, situated at the confluence of the two streams forming the upper Thur. This would have been purchased by a tourist as a reminder of their visit to the village, back in the 1960’s and appears to never have been used. The blade measures 2.25” (5.7cm) long and the knife is 4.75” (12cm) in total length. It weighs 22g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Mint Unissued WW2 German Army or Navy Dagger Portepee Still with Factory Tie String Here on offer is a MINT unissued WW2 German Army or Navy Dagger Portepee or Bullion Knot that is still tied with its original factory cotton tie string. This example is the 42cm long version and is suitable to use with the Army or Navy Daggers. It has made from the slightly narrower and duller silvered material and is in mint condition. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Mint Unissued WW2 German Army or Navy Dagger Portepee Still with Factory Tie String Here on offer is a MINT unissued WW2 German Army or Navy Dagger Portepee that is still tied with its original factory cotton tie string. This example is the 43cm long version and is suitable to use with the Army or Navy Daggers. It has made from the slightly thicker and brighter silvered material and is in mint condition. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

MINT Vintage Cased Mother of Pearl folding Knife by Herbertz Messer Nr. 496 Here on offer is a mint vintage cased mother of pearl grip, folding knife (Nr.496) with a beautifully hand worked ridge and spring edge by Herbertz Messer, Solingen. The grip is made up of 3 sections of beautiful mother of pearl on each side and polished nickel silver bolsters. The top edge of the spring plate has a smooth serrated worked finish, that continues along the ridge of the blade. The blade has a mint ‘mirror’ finish 440 stainless steel blade with a finely worked, smooth serrated top ridge. It has the makers name and details on the blade: C. JUL. HERBERTZ ROSTFREI 440 Nr. 496 This is just in mint unused condition and comes with its original black velvet covered and silk lined fitted case. The blade measures 2.9” (7.4cm) long and the knife opened, is 6.3” (16.2cm) in total length. The case measures 5.6” (14.2cm) by 3.75” (9.5cm) and weighs with the knife 280g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

MINT Vintage Deer’s Foot Hunting Knife Complete with Original Leather Sheath Here on offer is a MINT example of a vintage Deer’s Foot hunting knife complete with its original leather sheath. I am sure these knives where made in Solingen, Germany, possibly by W CLAUBERG, who is famous for making these types of knives. The grip is made from a large Deer’s foot/hoof that retains all its fur. A ribbed polished nickel ferrule connects the hoof to the blade. The beautiful single edged blade retains all of its original mirror finish, with just some very slight surface scratches. There is no maker’s mark on the blade. The mint condition brown leather sheath has a crosshatched metal tip; a belt loop and retaining strap and working press catch at the top. On the front, embossed into the leather, is the image of a Stag deer in the woods and two acorn leaves. The knife is in MINT unused condition and the grip fits the hand very well. The blade measures 3.9” (9.8cm) long and the knife is 9.2” (23.2cm) in total length. It weighs 90g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched.

Mint Vintage German “Hunting Deer” Scene - Double Bladed Penknife by Boker Solingen Here on offer is a mint example of a vintage German “Hunting Deer” scene double bladed penknife by the quality German knife maker, Boker. The knife grips have been made from a metal alloy and both depict a woodland hunting scene, in high relief, with multiple deer, a hunter with gun and his dog in the background. Both blades are made from stainless steel and the larger blade has the maker’s details stamped on the ricasso: BOKER SOLINGEN GERMANY ROSTFREI Along with the Boker “Tree” logo. I don’t think this knife has ever been used as both blades are in mint condition, retaining their sharp single cutting edge. This knife will make a wonderful addition to any penknife collection. One blade measures 2.25” (5.7cm) long and the other 1.25” (3.2cm). When closed, the knife measures 3.3” (8.5cm) and weighs 32g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Mint Vintage German “Hunting Dog” Scene - Double Bladed Penknife by Boker Solingen Here on offer is a mint example of a vintage German “Hunting Dog” scene double bladed penknife by the quality German knife maker, Boker. The knife grips have been made from a metal alloy and both depict hunting dogs in a woodland scene and the head of a dog set in an oval, in the centre. Both blades are made from stainless steel and the larger blade has the maker’s details stamped on the ricasso: BOKER SOLINGEN GERMANY ROSTFREI Along with the Boker “Tree” logo. I don’t think this knife has ever been used as both blades are in mint condition, retaining their sharp single cutting edge. This knife will make a wonderful addition to any penknife collection. One blade measures 2.25” (5.7cm) long and the other 1.25” (3.2cm). When closed, the knife measures 3.3” (8.5cm) and weighs 32g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

MINT Vintage Japanese Chrome Plated PISTOL Shaped Petrol Lighter with Box Here on offer is a mint example of a small vintage Japanese pistol shaped petrol lighter with its original cardboard box. There are no markings that I can see on the lighter, but it is in the classic style made in Japan back in the 1950’s and 60’s. The lighter is in mint condition, retaining all the chrome plating and looks to have been only used a couple times, but is being sold as “UNTESTED”. It is operated by just pulling back on the trigger, where the top section springs open and the wheel will light the wick. To comply with postage rulings, the lighter will be shipped without a flint or any lighter fuel inside. It measures 2” (5.2cm) by 1.5” (3.8cm) and weighs 37g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

MINT Vintage Stag Handled Hunting Boot Knife with Ornate Metal Fittings by Herbertz Here on offer is a MINT condition ornately decorated, stag handled hunting boot knife by Herbertz, Solingen, that still retains its original makers label/tag. I think this was made back in the 1970’s and it has been proudly displayed in my collection for years. All the metal fitting on this knife and scabbard have a dark finish and those on the scabbard seem to be cast in a white metal and those on the knife cast in brass? The handle is made from a beautiful section of stag horn and it has a stunning Boar figure mounted on an oak leaf edged pommel cap. The ferrule also has a crisp oak leaf pattern. The blade has a mint ‘mirror’ finish blade with a partly worked top edge. It has the makers name and details on the blade: HERBERTZ ROSTFREI SOLINGEN INOX The brown leather scabbard has oak leaf patterned fittings. The HERBERTZ triangular makers label/tag is connected by a cord to the ferrule. This is just in mint unused condition, with the slightest hint of brass showing through on the ferrule raised oak leaves. Just a really impressive hunting knife that can’t be ungraded. The blade measures 4” (10.2cm) long and the knife is 9.2” (23.3cm) in total length. Inserted in the scabbard it measures 9.75” (24.8cm) long It weighs 155g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched.

MINT Vintage “Boy Scouts of America” Bowie Knife with Original Leather Sheath circa 1960 Here on offer is MINT example of a vintage “Boy Scouts of America” Bowie Knife with original leather sheath. The pommel is made from polished aluminium and is pinned to the full tang that runs through the centre of the grip. The grip plates are made up of stacked leather pieces with coloured plastic spaces at either end. The finger guard is made from polished brass and fits tightly to the beautiful polished clip point Bowie blade. Onside of the ricasso is stamped with the Boy Scouts of America logo and the words: OFFICIAL BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA The other side is stamped with: WESTERN BOULDER, COLO. MADE IN USA The blade is in near mint condition with just the lightest of surface scratch marks. The knife fits snuggly into its original easy access brown leather ‘tube type’ sheath that has a large belt loop on the reverse. The front has a knotted rope design embossed the leather and the top retaining strap and stud are still in place. The stud has the raised image of the Boy Scouts of America logo. Even though large numbers of these knifes where made it is rare to come across one in such excellent condition, a real collectors piece. The blade measures 4.7” (11.2cm) and the knife itself 8.6” (21.8cm) long. It weighs 165g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Mint WW1 White Metal 1919 Peace Medal - Queen Mary & George V Here on offer is a mint and finely detailed example of a 1919 Peace Medal made from a white metal alloy. The front depicts the detailed image of the female figure of ‘Peace’ surrounded by other images and the words: TO COMMEMORATE THE ENDING OF THE GREAT WAR 1919 On the back is the profile image of Queen Mary and George V, along with a peace dove with a sprig of laurel, surrounded by the words: THE GREAT WAR 1914-19 PEACE ENDURING VICTORIOUS The medal measures 1.25” (3.2cm) diameter and weighs 32g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Delivery Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

MINT WW2 British Royal Navy Waltham 16s Pocket Watch with Storage Box Here on offer is MINT example of a WW2 (1942) British Royal Navy, Waltham 16s open face, top winding, pocket watch. The watch is in truly MINT unused condition and appears to have been in storage since the day it was made. It has a clear crystal glass and black dial with a subsidiary second’s dial in the 6 O’clock position. It retains the original luminous numbers, hands and hour dots. On the face, there is an unusual “T” in a circle logo in the centre that I haven’t seen before? The nickel movement is a model 1908, grade 1609 with 9 jewels and is specified to be adjusted to 3 positions. It is marked WALTHAM USA and has a movement serial number 31591673 which according to the Waltham pocket watch data base, dates it to a manufacturing run of 10,000 in 1942. It does look similar to the watches used by the Royal Navy on their submarines during WW2. The nickel case is perfect and the back is marked with the MOD broad arrow below \'19042\' which is the military serial number of the watch. It is also stamped with the British military stock number: 0552/520-8049 The rear cover unscrews to access the movement and is stamped inside with the maker’s details and case serial number: STAR WATCH CASE Co. BASE METAL 5313492 It comes with a small cardboard storage box that has various labels, that confirm the serial number, stock number and the fact it was packed by the R.N.S.D. LLANGENNECH. The Royal Navy Storage Depot at Llangennech was a shore-based establishment that was actually closed back in 2008. It also has a FRAGILE sticker and a TEST date of 09/1970, which is the last time it was tested by the Royal Navy, before being sealed, with a label stating it should “NOT be opened until required for use”. It still has its original packing paper and clear cellophane cover. This is a rare and possibly unique find and if you want a mint Royal Navy WW2 pocket watch, you won’t find one in better condition. The pocket watch is 5cm diameter and weighs 97g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

MINT WW2 Dutch Navy Officers Dagger by E. & F. Horster Solingen – Marked 020 Here on offer is a mint example of a WW2 Dutch Navy Officer’s Dagger by the famous German maker E. & F. Horster, Solingen. All of the original gilding on the fittings still remains with just some very light age related patina to the finish. The circular shaped gilt pommel has a slight knurled finish to the rims at fits snuggly up against the white grip. The thin grip is in undamaged condition and appears to be made from a white composite with two join marks running from top to bottom. There are two areas on the grip that have a raised circular ribbed pattern. Below the grip is an ornately cast circular ferrule which rests up against a solid gilt brass crossguard. The centre section is rectangular in shape, with an anchor in relief on the front and an image I don’t recognise in relief on the reverse. Each of the pointed quillions have a leaf pattern cast near the tips. On the front one of the quillions has been impressed with the number 020, maybe a unit or even a serial number? The thin plated blade is in just mint condition and has a beautifully etched design of fish, anchors and a scrolled design to both sides of the blade. On one side the ricasso it is impressed with the E. & F. Horster and on the other side it is impressed with what I believe is the retailers name; \'J.W. HOUFER, SCHIEDAM\' Schiedam is a Dutch city west of the port of Rotterdam. It still retains its original white felt buffer pad. The blade fits very snuggly into the scabbard and the oval ring below the crossguard fits perfectly and covers the top edge of the scabbard. On the front of the scabbard it has been cast with the images of an anchor and some ornate floral designs, with the lower section resembling that of a German Navy dagger, the ears of corn on the lightning style scabbard. It still retains its two round hanger rings. The blade measures 9.75” (24.8cm) and the dagger in the scabbard is 14.6” (37.2cm) long. It weighs 235g. This is a beautiful dagger and you rarely find examples, especially mint, coming on the market these days. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Mint WW2 German Wehrmacht White Ceramic Dinner Plate by Rhenania of Duisdorf Bonn dated 1939 Here on offer is a mint WW2 German Wehrmacht white ceramic dinner plate by Rhenania of Duisdorf Bonn, dated 1939. This plate came from the wonderful island of Jersey, where I purchased it from the Jersey Stamp shop over 40 years ago. The 9.25” diameter dinner plate is in undamaged, mint condition and has a clear maker’s stamp on the base that depicts the Nazi national eagle and swastika with the correct Rhenania Porzellanfabrik GmbH (1935–1957) mark and the date 1939. Rhenania Porzellanfabrik GmbH was established in 1904 in Bonn district Duisdorf. It was founded by Carl Schumann and his stepbrother Eduard Schumann. They came from Arzberg where they gained experience working for their father Heinrich Schumann who in 1881 founded Schumann & Riess porcelain factory. Carl Schumann inherited the business and since 1892 the company was called Porzellanfabrik Carl Schumann GmbH & Co. The Duisdorf company was Carl\'s second factory. It functioned till 1908 as Keramische Werke G.m.b.H. After Eduard Schumann died, Carl sold it to Gustav Wahl, a merchant from Bonn. In 1912 the factory was named Westdeutsche Porzellanfabrik GmbH. In 1935 the company filed for bankruptcy. Production was stopped. The Westdeutsche Porzellanfabrik GmbH was bought by the Rhenania Wirtschaftbetriebs GmbH. The factory was renamed Rhenania Porzellanfabrik GmbH. It was owned by Georg Kettner. The factory was active until 1958. It produced hotel tableware and decorative porcelain. The plate measures 9.25” (23.5cm) diameter and weighs a heavy 685g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please note that this item is also being offered for sale on my own web site and therefore may be withdrawn at any time. International bidders please contact me with your details, for a shipping quote BEFORE purchasing.

Mint WW2 RAF “Wings” Blue Enamel Topped Compact by STRATTON in Original Box with Personal Note Here on offer is a mint condition RAF Blue enamel topped powder compact still with its box by the famous English maker, Stratton, circa 1944. This mint unused example is circular in shape and made from gold tone metal decorated with an RAF blue enamel top, which is set in the centre with a finely detained gilt raised RAF wings emblem. The base has a gilt finish to a circular pattern engine turned diamond cut base. Inside the circular mirror is in mint condition and still has the usage instruction guide, stuck to it. The unused powder puff and sifter are still in place and the hinged frame and release button work perfectly. The inner lid has a diamond cut vertical pattern and has the Stratton compact logo and name Stratton in the centre. Also found inside the compact is a sweet hand written folded note that reads; To mother with lots of love from John This was clearly a present from a serving member of the RAF to his mother, which she never used; it was just kept stored in its original box for over 70 years! This compact is just mint and would be impossible to upgrade and makes a great addition to any RAF or compact collection. The compact itself is 2.75” (7cm) diameter and weighs 82g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Delivery Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

MINT – 1986 - Kershaw Damascus Knife by Manfred Sachse – Serial No. 536 with Original Mahogany Case Here on offer is a mint condition limited edition, Kershaw Damascus Knife made by master blade smith and metallurgical artist Manfred Sachse, in Solingen, Germany, in 1986. He is considered to be the FATHER of the modern Damascus Steel resurgence and any of his knives or daggers are highly sought after. This mint example comes in its original beautiful mahogany display case, which has a blank gilt cartouche set into the top lid. The interior is lined with soft beige coloured velvet and the knife and sheath are neatly recessed into the lower section of the case. The knife has a stunning Damascus forged steel blade showing the wavy layered grain in the steel. Like fingerprints, no two Damascus blades are the same! Please see my photos of the amazing Damascus steel pattern on this blade. On one side of the blade, in slightly raised lettering are the following details: KERSHAW DAMASCUS SOLINGEN GERMANY 536 The blade tang fits tightly into an Indian Sambar deer stag horn handle that has been smoothly finished at both ends. The knife can be fitted into its black leather sheath, with its retaining straps, but this example has always just been displayed in the case. Also included is a folded guarantee card with cleaning/maintenance instructions. The main document is the proof of authenticity card, with shows the date of manufacture as 26/03/1986 by Manfred Sachse, with his signature in ink and the knife serial number of 536. As far as I understand not that many where made fitted in the mahogany cases, they majority where sold in a simple box. This knife actually looks even better ‘in the flesh’ and makes a very impressive display set in its case. The blade measures 5.5” (14cm) long and with the handle is 10” (25.4cm) long. With the case the total combined weight is 1Kg. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Model 1933 SS Enlisted Man\'s Dagger with ‘Tiger Stripe’ Grip by Robert Klaas - RZM M7/37 1051/38 SS Here on offer is an original model 1933 RZM SS Dagger by Robert Klaas. What makes this dagger interesting is the fine ebony wood grip has subtle dark thick ‘Tiger Stripe’ marks running across it horizontally. These can be made out if you view it under a bright light and I believe it is very rare to see Tiger Stripes in ebony wood? The grip itself is in excellent condition with no repairs and fits into the crossguards really well. The grip eagle is of a fine quality and you can see all the detail of the birds feathering, talons, wreath and swastika, a nice early example. The SS runes button is securely in place and has a slight rubbing to the top left hand edge, which has removed a tiny part of the outer circle of black enamel. The crossguards and tang nut are the early solid nickel variety and are all in excellent order. The lower reverse crossguard is stamped with the District Roman numeral, “I”. The blade is in great condition, with just the slightest amount of grey on the surfaces. There are some light surface scratches and you can see the In and Out runner marks. The front is engraved with the SS motto, \"Meine Ehre heißt Treue\" and the reverse is marked with the RZM insignia, maker marked \"M7/37\" (Robert Klaas, Solingen-Ohligs) and marked \"RZM 1051/38\" with the SS runes. It hasn’t been sharpened and he edges are not notched and the tip is still very sharp. Most of the darkening to the motto and RZM mark has gone. It still retains its original dark leather scabbard buffer and the blade sits perfectly central in the lower crossguard. The scabbard fittings are the solid nickel type as well to match the crossguards and are in excellent condition, with just a slight flattening to the lower ball. (no splits). One of the scabbard screws is missing near the hanger ring, but this can be easily replaced as required. The metal scabbard shell still has some of its original black paint and is in great-undented condition. If this was to be professionally repainted, the dagger would make a very impressive display piece, but I like to leave the daggers as original as I can. A great original SS dagger with a very unusual and rare version of a subtle ‘Tiger Stripe” grip. The blade measures 8.75” (22.3cm) and the dagger itself 13.7” (34.8cm) long. It weighs 440g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched.

Model 1952 Swedish Air Force Dagger in Mint Condition made by WKC Here on offer is a Model 1952 Swedish Air Force Dagger in near mint condition by WKC. All the metal fittings on this fine example retain their full gilt over brass. The Pommel is in mint condition, retaining the original factory gilt and has a rope design around the edge and the three ‘Swedish Crowns’ in relief on the top. The Grip is made of tightly wrapped twisted brass wire and is again in mint condition. The ferrule has the finely detailed with a rope design. The Crossguard is plain with a rope pattern border, again in full gilt on brass. The polished stainless steel Blade measures 9.25” (23.5cm) in length and is in just mint condition. It has the maker’s trademark for WKC, being the Knights Head, below which is etched, WKC, SOLINGEN, GERMANY, STAINLESS The leather buffer pad is still in place. The black leather covered Scabbard is in near mint condition, with just some tiny pinhead dents in the leather and I am being really picky! The upper fitting shows a winged propeller on the front, the middle fitting has the same rope design as the pommel and ferrule and the bottom fitting has three concentric circles, the rope design and what look like fish scales tapering to the tip. The dagger in the scabbard measures a total of 13.9” (35.8cm) long and weighs 200g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

MOKI Lock Back Knife with a Beautiful White Pearl & Abalone Shell Inlayed Handle with Black Canvas & Leather Pouch. Circa 1999 Here on offer is a beautiful MOKI, lock back knife with a white pearl and abalone shell inlayed handle. I have owned this knife from new and it is in mint condition, with its black canvas and leather pouch. I purchased it back on 1999 when I stared to collect the MOKI “Knife of the Year Series”. Even though it is not a limited edition knife, I had to buy it just because of its stunning handle! I am sure MOKI no longer make this particular style anymore and I can’t find another example for sale at the moment. Moki knives have been produced in Seki, Japan since 1907. Every detailed time consuming hand finish & fit is devoted to each knife, making an exceptional high standard of quality craftsmanship so called "Precision Factory Custom Knives". Moki pay careful attention to the material of the handles and produces attractive knives one at a time. They use various well-selected natural materials for knife handle inlays, such as the shell from white and black mother of pearl abalone harvested by divers from the bottom of the South Pacific. Beautiful woods are used, such as Ironwood, Red Sandalwood and Lignum vitae known as the "tree of life" for some limited models. The handle on this knife is made from polished stainless steel that has been inlayed with beautiful alternating sections of white pearl and abalone shell, on both sides. The stunning mirror finished stainless steel blade is probably VC-10 or possibly ATS-34. Stamped on the ricasso on one side is the name MOKI. It comes complete with its original black canvas and brown leather pouch. A great chance to add a truly top quality MOKI knife to your collection. This knife can only increase in value. The knife has an approximate blade length of 2.6” (6.5cm) and a fully opened length of 5.75” (14.7cm). It weighs 40g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Montgomery Clan Hallmarked Scottish Silver Lapel Brooch – Edinburgh 1951 Here on offer is a Montgomery Clan hallmarked Scottish silver lapel brooch, dated to Edinburgh 1951. This small solid silver brooch is in excellent condition and still has some fine detail to the Montgomery clan image of the lady on the front. She is supporting an anchor with one hand and holding the severed head of a Saracen the other. She is bordered by a ribbon/belt that has the motto: GARDE BIEN (Guard Well) On the reverse there is a full set of Scottish silver hallmarks, being the Thistle and Castle for Edinburgh and the date letter “V” for the year 1951. There is also a makers mark, being two initials, but I cant make out what the letters are, possibly R S or P S? It also still retains its original “C” clasp and silver pin. The brooch measures about 1” (2.6cm) wide by 1.25” (3cm) high. It weighs 5.5g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Mounted and Signed limited edition Post Card ‘The Twilight of the Gods’ RAF Avro Vulcan Bomber by Timothy O’Brien Here on offer is a frame mounted and signed limited edition Post Card ‘The Twilight of the Gods’ RAF Avro Vulcan Bomber by the artist, Timothy O’Brien. It appears that Timothy O’Brien painted the scene of the Vulcan bomber taking off back in 1993 and a limited edition of 1000 postcards where produced from the original painting. This post card has been mounted in a picture frame mount. The inner edge of the mount has been signed by Timothy O’Brien. He has also written the title of the painting along the edge. You can just see the back of the postcard which has the following details printed on it. TRANPORT SERIES No.6 THE TWILIGHT OF THE GODS The Royal Air Force’s last flying Avro Vulcan takes of from RAF Waddington, Lincs. on 1st February 1993, on one of her last flights before retirement to Bruntingthorpe, Leics. on 23rd March 1993. Taken from a painting by Timothy O’Brien. First edition limited to 1000 cards This is a really impressive image of the Vulcan and makes a great addition to any Vulcan Bomber collection. The mount measures 9.8” (25cm) by is 0.7” (20cm). Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Multi-Function Hunters Lock Back Knife with 12G & 16G Shotgun Cartridge Extractors and Stag Antler Grip Here on offer is a beautiful multi-function hunter’s lock back knife with 12G & 16G shotgun cartridge extractors and stag antler grip. There is no maker’s name or mark on this knife, but the construction quality is superb and I think it is a German made piece, probably made in Solingen in the early 1930’s. It has five different tools/blades: a 3.6” (85cm) spear point master blade, pen blade, foil cutter, file/screwdriver and a corkscrew. The top bolsters are made up of two integrated shotgun cartridge extractors, one 12G and one 16G. The knife is in excellent condition and all the tools are complete and appear undamaged, with just some signs of sharpening to the master blade. All the tools open and close with a good strong snap. The master blade locks securely in the open position and is released by pressing down on the tip of the file to release the locking mechanism. The knife scales are beautiful antler horn and have no chips or cracks. The corkscrew worm is full length with a sharp point. In the 19th century, shotguns did not have shotshell extractors. This could be a problem because early shotshells were made of paper, not plastic, and often got \'stuck\' once the shotgun was fired. Also, because they were hot, hunters were less than happy to pull them out with their fingers. As a result, cutlers began making pocket knives with extractors using gauge sizes 12G, 16G, and 20G. Closed, the knife measures 4.7” (11.7cm) long and it weighs 145g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Named WW2 RAF/IAF “Bring Back” Burma Kukri Knife with Leather Covered Scabbard Here on offer is a WW2 period named member of the RAF/IAF “bring back” Kukri knife from Burma with a black leather covered scabbard. Given the ornate grip and the tooled decoration on the scabbard of this Kukri, it looks to me to be a “souvenir” piece that was made at the time for RAF personnel to bring back home after the war. On the back of the scabbard the following details of the soldier who brought it back, have been lightly embossed into the black leather: M. A. MALKIN No.4 SQUADRON S.E.A.A.F. S.E.A.A.F. relates to the WW2 South East Asian Air Force. No. 4 Squadron, Air Force was formed at Peshawar on 01 Feb 1942 under the command of Sqn Ldr HU ‘Bulbul’ Khan. In March 1944, the Sqn moved to Feni for operations against the Japanese. It was from Feni that the Sqn carried out its first operational sorties by providing fighter escort to Dakota, engaged in supply dropping missions in the northern Burma. By end of June they moved to Cox Bazar to relieve No.6 Squadron. In July 44, they squadron flew 219 sorties comprising of tactical, photographic and offensive sorties over the Arakan front. Notable missions include attacking the Bashas in Mayu valley, strafing of Sampans on the Kaladan river, bombing of Gunpits in Seinnyinbya and offensive recce missions over most of Arakan. In December 1944, the third Arakan offensive began. The objective being to capture the Maya peninsula Akyab, Ramree island and to contain the Japanese in the Arakan and prevent them from crossing the Arakan Yoma and interfering with the advance of the XIV Army. No 4 Sqn operated in direct support of the land forces and bombed Japanese strongpoint at Haparabyin and Ratheduang. Feb 45 saw the Squadron based at Akyab. Sorties were flown which involved laying a smoke screen at Kumhataung and bombing Ruywa. These kinds of sorties continued well into March 45 when the Squadron was finally ‘rested’. They were dispatched to move back to India and convert to Spitfires. The knife itself has the traditional Kukri curved blade but with unusual blood groves? It is in excellent condition and has some ornate chisel work to the blunt top edge of the blade. The grip has been beautifully carved and polished from a solid piece of dark horn that is held in place by two large flush brass/steel rivets. The pommel has been made of layers of aluminium and red plastic and has a brass cap with a diamond design to the top. The ferrell is solid brass with cut groves on the outer edges. The kukri scabbard has the usual wood structure covered in black leather, which has been beautifully worked with ornate patterns on the front. On the back are two pockets that hold a pair of small knives. One of these, the chakmak, is for sharpening the kukri and can be used with a flint to create a spark. The other, the karda, is used as a penknife for skinning animals. There are also the remains of a leather hanging strap around the top that is now missing its long belt strap. It is in great condition, with just some scuff marks to the leather and slight loss of the thin leather on the back. The blade measures approximately 10.7” (27cm) long and the knife is 15.75” (40cm) in total length. With the scabbard, it weighs a heavy 655g. This knife clearly has a story to tell and the original owner is worth researching. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Napkin Ring made from the Teak Wood of H.M.S. GANGES c1930 Here on offer is a genuine piece of teak wood from H.M.S. GANGES that has been made into a napkin ring. It has a quality brass plaque pinned to the front, which reads: H.M.S. GANGES LATER TENDOS III INDUS V & IMPREGNABLE III BUILT AT BOMBAY 1821 BROKEN UP AT PLYMOUTH 1930 THE LAST SAILING SHIP TO SERVE AS SEA GOING FLAGSHIP MONOMARK BCM/OKETUB LONDON.W.C.1 WORLD ADDRESS Some history relating to this great ship follows: H.M.S. GANGES H.M.S. Ganges was a 2nd rate line-of-battle ship of 2,284 tons, rated at 84 guns but pierced for 92, with a ships company of 800. Built of teak at the Bombay Dockyard under master shipbuilder Jamsetjee Bomanjee Wadia. She was commissioned at Portsmouth in 1823, and served in several locations over the following decades. Notable events included a period as flagship of the South America Station for three years, during which she landed Royal Marines in Rio de Janeiro after a mutiny by Brazilian soldiers. She also saw action in the Mediterranean in 1838—40, bombarding Beirut and blockading Alexandria. From 1857–61, she was the flagship of the Pacific Station, based at Valparaiso, Chile. She spent considerable time addressing the San Juan Boundary Dispute from the Esquimalt Royal Navy Dockyard at the Colony of Vancouver Island after which she returned to England to be converted into a training ship; she began service as the training ship HMS Ganges in 1865 at Mylor Harbour, near Falmouth; in 1899, she was moved to Harwich. In 1905, she became part of RNTE Shotley, which also included the ships HMS Caroline and HMS Boscawen III. In 1906, she was renamed Tenedos III, then moved to Devonport to become part of the training establishment HMS Indus; on 13 August, 1910, she was renamed Indus V. In October 1922, she was renamed Impregnable III and transferred to the training establishment HMS Impregnable, also at Devonport. In 1923, she was finally taken out of service and transferred to the dockyard, and in 1929 she was sold for breaking up. In 1930, after over a century in service, she was finally broken up at Plymouth. The captain\'s cabin in the stern was used in the construction of the art-deco hotel on Burgh Island in Devon, where it still remains to this day. The napkin ring is in excellent condition, no cracks or splits. The napkin ring measures 1.75” (4.4cm) diameter at its widest point by 1.3” (3.4cm) high. It weighs 20g. A great piece of British Naval memorabilia! Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Nazi Party 9ct Gold Swastika Pendant Charm Here on offer is what I believe is a Nazi Party solid 9ct gold Swastika pendant charm. The front has the cut-out Swastika emblem in the centre and a plain circular border. It still retains its original suspension loop and is in perfect undamaged condition. On the reverse is stamped “9ct” indicating it is made of durable 375 grade gold. Just to ensure there is no doubt, I have also done an acid test which turned dark, confirming this is made from 9ct gold. There are no hallmarks or makers marks so it is very hard to date this example. However, I have seen similar types which date from the early 1930’s and were produced in Germany for supporters of the new Nazi party. The pendant charm measures 0.7” (1.7cm) diameter and weighs 1g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Delivery Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Near Mint Deflection Magnetometer Compass by W & J George & Becker Ltd circa 1950 Here on offer is a fine example of a 1950’s period Deflection Magnetometer by the famous English laboratory instrument maker: W & J George & Becker Ltd Founded from a take over of F.E. Becker & Co. by W.J. George Ltd in 1897, they continued to trade under the original name until the 1950s when W. & J. George & Becker Ltd was adopted. The company was succeeded by Griffin & George, when W. & J. George & Becker Ltd merged with Griffin & Tatlock in 1954. A Deflection Magnetometer is an instrument used to measure the magnetic moment and polar strength of a bar magnet. It is also used to compare the pole strengths of two bar magnets. It consists of a compass box in which a small magnetic needle is pivoted on a frictional less point so as to rotate freely in the horizontal plane. A long Aluminium pointer is attached perpendicular to the needle at its centre This example is in excellent/near mint condition with no damage to its black Bakelite housing and it is still in perfect working order. The glass is in perfect unscratched condition and there is just the slightest rubbing to the black finish on the edge of the top metal compass rim. The only example of this make of compass I could find was in the Science Museum and they seem to rarely come up for sale on the open market. It measures 5.5” (14cm) diameter at the base by 2” (5cm) high. It weighs 200g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched.

Near Mint Early SA Dagger by Rare Maker AESCULAP Here on offer is a near mint example of an early SA Dagger by the rare maker AESCULAP. The crossguards and tang nut are of the solid nickel-silver type, with crisp edges and deep accent groves. The reverse of the lower crossguard is stamped with the Gruppe Mark, “Nm” for Nordmark. These symbols where used to designate the appropriate regional command, division command, or defence centre. The beautiful dark wooden grip is in excellent condition, with just a couple of very light dents that are hard to see. The SA runes disc is mint and retains all its original enamel. The nickel grip eagle is a fine ‘crisp’ early solid nickel-silver version and it fits into the grip like a glove. The scabbard is in near mint condition, completely straight and has the brown anodised finish. There are some faint rub marks mainly on the reverse where it has rubbed against a uniform, while being worn. The scabbard mounts are the bright nickel-silver type and again are in near mint condition. The front of the top scabbard mounting has a very slight dent in the centre. The hanger loop and ring are still attached but the fixed leather hanger is missing. The lower scabbard ball isn’t dented or split and the whole mounting has a mirror bright finish. All four-scabbard screws are in place and look to be undisturbed. The blade has the deeply etched “Alles Fur Deutschland’ motto on the front and retains a lot of the original blacking to the letters, the best example I have seen for many years! On the reverse there is a clear circular AESCULAP trademark, being the double circles with an snake entwined around a staff, below a crown in the centre and the words AESCULAP TUTTLINGEN set within the outer circle. Also an interesting side note is that, AESCULAP made medical instruments, but with the large demand for SA daggers in the early war AESCULAP helped fill this demand by making these daggers. The blade is just gorgeous and in near mint condition, with the bright nickel-plating finish. There are scabbard runner marks on both sides. The blade measures 8.6” (21.8cm) and the dagger itself 13.5” (34.3cm) long. Inserted in the scabbard it measures 14.5” (36.9cm) long. It weighs 440g. A really beautiful example of an SA Dagger, that hasn’t been played around with and is by an unusual and rare maker of these Daggers. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Near Mint ERII Royal Navy Officer’s Sword by Wilkinson Sword with Scabbard and Dress Knot c1979 Here on offer is a near mint ERII Royal Navy Officer’s Sword by Wilkinson Sword with scabbard and dress knot, circa 1979 that is in parade ground condition. The beautiful 30.5” single edged fullered blade has detailed etching on both sides and displays the “ERII” cypher along with oak leaf and anchor decoration and the famous Wilkinson Sword maker’s Royal appointment crest. The blade is in excellent condition with just some minimal greying/surface pitting that would polish out. On the top edge it is stamped with a serial number 110115, which from the Wilkinson Sword date records, indicates it was made around 1979. The beautiful anchor detailed gilt brass hilt guard and lion’s mask pommel retain nearly all of the original gilt finish, with just some minimal loss to the edges and raised detailing. The white fish skin grip is perfect, just slightly grubby, but that would easily clean off. All the grip wire is in place. The folding guard section works perfectly and locates properly onto the top scabbard locket’s retaining pin as it should. The gilt brass mounted leather scabbard is also in excellent condition, with minimal loss to the gilt. It is fitted with a perfect black and gold dress knot and the sword sheathes and draws very well. I believe these swords can still be used by serving British, Australian, Canadian or New Zealand naval officers as well as making a great addition to a discerning collector that only buys the best. With Wilkinson Sword now out of business yet so rightfully revered, this is a wonderful opportunity to give a newly commissioned officer something very special and yet sadly no longer available to buy from new. There is no officer’s name to the blade or folding guard. The etched steel blade measures 30.5” (77.5cm) long and the whole sword (blade in scabbard) measures 39” (99cm). It weighs a heavy 1.1Kg. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Near Mint Example of a WW2 NCO’s Sword Complete with by Carl Eickhorn with its Original Paper Tag Here on offer is a near mint example of a WW2 NCO’s Sword complete with by Carl Eickhorn with its original Eickhorn paper tag. The brass grip handle and crossguard are in excellent condition and have a rich aged patina to the brass/gilt finish. The finger guard has some very slight marks on the outside edge for about 1cm. It has numerous official waffenampt marks and under the crossguard is the matching serial number, 11526 that is also stamped at the top of the scabbard. Also onder the crossguard and at the top of the scabbard are the letters CE/G and I believe the G dates this to a 1935 sword. The excellent Grip is made from wood covered with a gloss black finish and it retains its original ornate brass grip wire, which is firmly in place. It still retains its leather finger grip, but it has dried out over time and split on the bottom curve. The plated Blade measures about 33.5” (85cm) in length and is in near mint condition with just light surface runner marks and some very very light specked greying in the blood grove, which will probably polish out. It has a ‘crisp’ Carl Eickhorn oval ‘Squirrel’ makers trade mark which also dates it to around 1935. There is also the official Stick Eagle and “8” Waffenamt stamp on the top edge of the blasé and back of the scabbard. It also still retains its original thick leather scabbard buffer pad. The Scabbard is curved and retains 99% of its original blueing finish. There are a couple of very shallow creases and a slight ding where the hanger ring has rested against the scabbard shell, but I am being picky! It retains its large scabbard screw. The blade fits very snuggly into the scabbard and is sometimes hard to insert, but just remove it and ease it back in again and it fine. I suspect it’s catching on one of the wooden scabbard liners now and again. What is nice and unusual about this sword is it still has its original large coloured Eickhorn paper tag with its serial number and description typed on the front. Just a top quality sword in near mint condition, which would be really hard to upgrade! The Sword in the scabbard measures a total of 40.5” (102.5cm) long and weighs a heavy 1045g. As this is a large and heavy item, UK postage will be £12 via Parcel Force but please contact me via email for the best international postage charge for your specific country. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Near Mint Hitler Youth Knife with “Blut und Ehre!” motto by J. A. Henckels Here on offer is a near mint untouched original Hitler Youth Knife by J. A. Henckels, with the full blade motto “Blut und Ehre!”. The nickel-plated hilt fittings are in mint condition and show NO loss of plating or tarnishing. The Bakelite grip plates are in perfect condition and are still held in place by the two original nickel rivets. The HJ diamond emblem retains all its enamel and still fits tightly into the grip. The blade is in excellent/near mint condition with no pitting or nicks to the blade edge. It is the thin blade version with no stepped ricasso and it has the Hitler Youth motto, Blut und Ehre!” (Blood and Honour) etched into one side. There is some dulling to the finish over the section with the words “und Ehre”, which may polish bright if so required? The reverse the blade is near mint with just the slightest areas of dulling. Stamped into it is a crisp maker’s mark, being the joined twin figures and the name: J.A. HENCKELS SOLINGEN ZWILLINGSWERK and the words: GES. GESCHUTZT (Copyrighted) The original leather buffer pad is still in place. The excellent steel scabbard still retains most of its black paint, and is undented, but the finish has some very light surface rust and “spidering” on the front. The original leather belt loop hanger and fastening strap and stud are still in place and in truly excellent condition. There is just some light surface wear to the leather-fastening strap, which could be polished if required. On the reverse of the back strap is stamped a crisp maker’s mark, being LFS set across an oak leaf. It appears it is rare to find a strap with a maker’s mark, but I can’t find any reference so the makers name? The blade measures 5.3” (13.5cm) long and the knife is 9.6” (24.5cm) in total length. Inserted in the scabbard it measures 10.25” (26cm) long. It weighs 300g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Near Mint Original WW1 German Soldier\'s Patriotic Silver and Enamel Ring with Iron Cross Here on offer is a near mint example of an original WW1 German soldier\'s patriotic silver and enamel ring with enamel iron cross. This is the best example of this style of shield shaped German WW1 ring that I have seen. The inset-coloured enamel flag stripes and black Iron Cross are in excellent undamaged condition, with just some minor surface scratches that you can only see with a loop. The silver ring is stamped “800” on the inside, indicating the grade of German silver. The thinner ring section is not perfectly round, but I am being picky and this could easily be corrected if so required. The ring size measures about a UK “O” and US “7.25” as shown in my photos. The ring measures approximately 0.67” (1.7cm) inner diameter and weighs 2.6g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition that complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Near Mint Pair of WW2 German Deluxe Hangers for a 2nd Pattern Luftwaffe Dagger Here on offer is a beautiful pair of WW2 German Deluxe Hangers for a 2nd Pattern Luftwaffe Dagger. All the deluxe metal fittings (top clip, buckles, sliders and scabbard clips) feature raised oak leaves and the top clip has the addition of acorns as well. They all have a grey anodised finish with an age patina. There are no RZM marks visible. All the spring clips are in working order. The fabric straps are in mint condition with blue/grey fronts and sewn silver stripes. The reverse of the straps is blue velvet, with no minimal signs of use. They are fixed to the top clip in the normal manner of being stitched over. A near mint set of hangers that can only enhance any 2nd Pattern Luftwaffe Dagger. They measure 10.75” (27.3cm) from the top clip to the scabbard clip on the long strap and weigh 96g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Near Mint Personalised WW2 German 2nd Model Luftwaffe Dagger with Original Portepee by EICKHORN Here on offer is an untouched near mint condition 2nd Model Luftwaffe Dagger with its original silver portepee by EICKHORN. It has been ‘personalised’ where someone has had the initials HM hand engraved into the underside of the crossguard on one side. The Pommel is in near mint condition, retaining all of the original factory darkening and still most of the gold anodising to both of the Swastikas. The hand-enhanced oak leaves on the swastikas remain very crisp. The grip is a beautiful dark orange coloured trolon type and is complete with its twisted ‘springy’ wire, which is held securely in place. The grip is a near mint example but does have a ‘tiny’ hairline crack at the front bottom area under the knot and a similar ‘tiny’ crack on the reverse at the top. You can just make them out in my pictures, but they are hard to see. The Luftwaffe Eagle crossguard is the earlier type with excellent crisp detail and a bright finish to the raised sections. Under the crossguard the initials HM have been engraved into one side, in a slightly crude manner. The ferrule has the finely detailed oak leaf design. The mint condition plated blade measures 10” (25.5cm) in length and is just stunning! On the reverse it has an ORIGINAL EICKHORN, ‘Squirrel’ etched trademark with the word SOLINGEN below. Eickhorn used this etched Squirrel style of trademark between 1935 and 1941. The leather buffer pad is still in place, seated inside the crossguard at the base of the blade. The plated stipple finished scabbard is dent free and in near mint condition. There is the slightest rub mark on the edge of the top metal suspension strap at the front, where the tip of the crossguard Swastika overlaps it when the dagger is inserted in to the scabbard. The scabbard throat is held in place by its original pair of round-headed screws. It still retains the original correctly tied short Luftwaffe silver thread portepee, which is in mint condition. The Dagger in the scabbard measures a total of 16.5” (42cm) long and weighs a heavy 390g. This is just a stunning example of a Luftwaffe dagger that will be hard to upgrade! Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thank you for taking the time to look.

Near Mint RAD Hewer Leather Hanger by OTTO SINDEL of Berlin 1935 Here on offer is a near mint and early issued Rad Hewer leather hanger, by OTTO SINDEL of Berlin and dated 1935. This type of hanger is extremely hard to find these days especially in near mint condition. The hanger features a thick brown leather strap with a rectangular metal ring, which is attached to a wide nickel silver metal “snap” clip. Both of these are attached to a large thick brown leather pad that protected the back of the scabbard from rubbing on the uniform. The maker’s name and details are professionally stamped into the leather on the back of the strap and read as: OTTO SINDEL BERLIN 1935 OTTO SINDEL was a well respected maker of fine leather items for the NAZI movement and this is an early example of their work. Below the maker’s details is stamped the official RAD triangle with the words “Ges Gesch”. The RAD triangle with the words “Ges Gesch” is also stamped into the back of the large “snap” clip, along with the number “1”. The Hanger is just in near mint condition with the “snap” clip working perfectly. There is just very minimal wear to the leather where is has rested against a Hewer scabbard. It would be really hard to upgrade this hanger. It measures about 7” (17.8cm) long and weighs 110g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. I have shown a picture of the hanger attached to a RAD Hewer for reference only, the RAD Hewer is NOT included with this hanger. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Near Mint Royal Navy Master-at Arms Warrant Officer’s 1827 Pattern Sword by Wilkinson Sword with Scabbard and Dress Knot c1990 Here on offer is a near mint Royal Navy Master-at Arms Warrant Officer’s 1827 pattern sword by Wilkinson Sword with scabbard and dress knot circa 1990, that is in parade ground condition. The sword is the 1827 pattern and has a beautiful 31” single edged fullered plain blade. On the ricasso it has the famous Wilkinson Sword maker’s logo and Royal appointment crest. The blade is in mint condition with just some light oil applied to keep it that way during storage. On the top edge it is stamped with a serial number 120677, which from the Wilkinson Sword date records, indicates it was made around 1990. The beautiful anchor detailed gilt brass hilt guard and domed pommel retain nearly all of the original gilt finish, with some loss to the edges and raised detailing. The black fish skin grip is perfect and the grip wire is in place. The folding guard section works perfectly and locates properly onto the top scabbard locket’s retaining pin as it should. The gilt brass mounted leather scabbard is also in excellent condition, with minimal loss to the gilt. It is fitted with a perfect black and gold dress knot and the sword sheathes and draws very well. I believe these swords can still be used by serving British, Australian, Canadian or New Zealand naval officers as well as making a great addition to a discerning collector that only buys the best. With Wilkinson Sword now out of business yet so rightfully revered, this is a wonderful opportunity to give a newly commissioned officer something very special and yet sadly no longer available to buy from new. There is no officer’s name to the blade or folding guard. The mint steel blade measures 31” (78.8cm) long and the whole sword (blade in scabbard) measures 37.75” (96cm). It weighs a heavy 1.1Kg. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Near Mint SA Dagger by Rare Maker GEBR. KRUSIUS with Leaping Gazelle Trademark Here on offer is a near mint example of an SA Dagger by the rare maker GEBR KRUSIUS. The crossguards and tang nut are of the nickel-plated type, with crisp edges and deep accent groves. There is some “rubbed” loss of plating to the upper crossguard. The reverse of the lower crossguard is stamped with the Gruppe Mark, “Wm” for Westmark. These symbols where used to designate the appropriate regional command, division command, or defence centre. The beautiful dark wooden grip is in excellent condition, with just a couple of very light dents, that are hard to see. There is a tiny surface crack running from the top of the SA disc straight up to the upper crossguard. The SA runes disc has some light age patina and retains all its original enamel. The nickel grip eagle is a fine ‘crisp’ quality version and it fits into the grip like a glove. The scabbard is in excellent condition, completely straight and has the gloss finish of the brown painted type. The finish has some light scratches but retains all the original paint finish. There are some tiny “Worm Trail” marks on the front section near the upper fitting, but they are very hard to see. The scabbard mounts are the bright nickel-plated type and again are in excellent condition. The reverse of the top scabbard mounting has some light etching dots, as if someone has tried to leave an initial on the mounting, which I can’t make out? The hanger loop and ring are still attached but the fixed leather hanger is missing. The lower scabbard ball isn’t dented or split and the whole mounting has a mirror bright finish. All four-scabbard screws are in place and look to be undisturbed. The blade has the deeply etched “Alles Fur Deutschland’ motto on the front and a clear circular GEBR. KRUSIUS trademark, being the double circles with a leaping Gazelle in the centre, with the word GAZELLE underneath. GEBR. KRUSIUS SOLINGEN is then set within the outer circle. The blade is just in near mint condition, with nearly all the cross graining remaining along with the bright nickel-plating finish. There are scabbard runner marks on both sides. The blade measures 8.75” (22.3cm) and the dagger itself 13.6” (34.7cm) long. Inserted in the scabbard it measures 14.73” (37.3cm) long. It weighs 441g. A really beautiful example of an SA Dagger, that hasn’t been played around with and is by an unusual and rare maker of these daggers. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Near Mint Swiss SIG Stgw Model 1957 Pattern Bayonet with Scabbard Here on offer is a Swiss SIG Stgw 1957 pattern bayonet with its original scabbard. Model 1957 Pattern Bayonet by Maschinenfabrik of Bern, Switzerland. This bayonet and scabbard are designed for use with the Swiss SIG Stgw (Sturmgewehr)57 assault rifle, which was in production from 1957 to 1983. The bayonet features a ribbed plastic grip with a release catch located at the rear of the pommel and a front cross guard. The blade is double-edged with a spear point and bears a ‘V’ stamp on one side of the ricasso over serial number 283234, where the ‘V’ indicates the blade’s supplier was Victorinox. On the obverse side, there is a ‘WF’ motif, denoting assembly by Waffenfabrik of Bern. The cross guard is stamped with the ‘KV146,’ and the grip displays the letter ‘M’ encircled, on both sides. It comes with a plastic scabbard, marked with several inscriptions: “64” inside a starburst within a circle, “B over 3015 over 1” inside a circle, and “K9” inside another circle. Additionally, there is a cursive ‘P’ on the scabbard throat, indicating that the scabbard was made by Paillard AG of St. Croix. This type of scabbard no longer has the leather securing tab, so it would typically be carried using the frogs intended for the M1957 and M1990 bayonets. The bayonet and scabbard are in near mint condition with just some light runner marks on the blade. The blade measures 9.4” (23.7cm) long and the bayonet is 14.5” (36.8cm) in total length. It weighs 410g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched.

Near Mint Vintage EM-GE Model 6 German Starting Pistol with Original Box and Instructions c1950 Here on offer is a near mint vintage EM-GE Model 6 German starting pistol with original box and printed instructions, circa 1950. I believe that EM-GE, Gerstenberger & Eberwein, made starting pistols and inexpensive firearms from 1945 to the 1950\'s. There are no records to determine the exact date of manufacture. This fine collector\'s example is in near mint condition, with its original box, printed instructions and pink warning pamphlets. It looks to me as if it has never been used and is complete with its square ejector rail, but is being sold as untested as I don’t have any 6mm (.22Cal) blank cartridges to test it with. The EMGE Model 6 starting pistol is a well-crafted and highly reliable device. It boasts a sleek and ergonomic design, making it comfortable to hold and easy to handle for both professionals and beginners. The pistol’s lightweight construction ensures that it can be carried effortlessly by officials during sporting events, allowing for quick and precise signalling. Its compact size also makes it portable and convenient to transport from one event to another. The pistol measures 4” (10.2cm) long and weighs 250g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Near Mint Vintage German Chrome Pocket Compass Here on offer is a near mint example of a vintage German chrome pocket compass. It has a white face with black lettering of the compass positions and degree numbering around the inner edge. It is marked: GERMANY near the centre and has a steel “half” blued pointer needle. The original clear glass face is still in place and has a bevelled edge. This fine example of a vintage compass that is in excellent, near mint condition, with just some light scratches on the back. The compass measures 1.4” (3.6cm) diameter and 2” (5cm) to the top of the suspension ring. It weighs 13g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition that complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Many thanks for taking the time to look.

Near Mint VZ24 Czechoslovakian ‘Blued’ Long Bayonet circa 1948 Here on offer is a near mint example of a Post WW2 VZ24 Czechoslovakian heavily ‘blued’ long bayonet dated 1948. The Pommel is made of blued steel and has the rifle slot and working release mechanism. It just shows some minor light surface rust to the reverse surface. The dark wooden grips are in mint condition and still have their recessed nut and round-headed bolt retainers. The lower Tang edge has a Czech Acceptance mark stamped into it, which reads as: E3 (lion figure) 48 Where the E = acceptance, the 3 = Where it was made, BRNO (is a city in the South Moravian Region of the Czech Republic) and 48 = year of manufacture 1948 The blued crossguard is mint and has the circular rifle barrel ring. The long double fullered blade is just in mint condition with a beautiful dark blued finish. The scabbard retains its dark blued finish and just has the very slightest surface rust that I am sure will wipe off with an oiled cloth. The acceptance marks ‘E3 (Lion image) 46’ are stamped on the scabbard frog stud. Therefore this scabbard was also made in BRNO but in the year 1946. I am informed that scabbards where often swapped around and its not uncommon for them not to fully match those of the bayonet, as in this case. This is just a beautiful example of this type of VZ24 bayonet that would be hard to upgrade. The blade itself is 9.76” (24.9cm) long and the handle is 4.9” (12.5cm) long. It weighs 555g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Near Mint Webley Junior Series 2 .177 Calibre Air Pistol - 1946 to 1958 Here on offer a near mint example of a Webley Junior Series 2 .177 Calibre Air pistol, please see pages 95 to 108 of Gordon Bruce’s book ‘Webley Air Pistols’ for a reference. The air pistol is undamaged and retains nearly ALL of its original blued finish and was made between 1946 and 1958. Webley Junior’s in this condition are almost impossible to find these days, making this a real collectors piece. This version is fitted with the black plastic grips with embossed Webley logos. The left side of the cylinder is stamped: THE WEBLEY JUNIOR .177 WEBLEY & SCOTT LTD BIRMINGHAM 4 MADE IN ENGLAND In 1958 Webley relocated their factory from Birmingham 4 to Birmingham 21 Postal area. Weapons produced after 1958 were marked either Birmingham or Birmingham 21. Therefore this example pre dates 1958 as it still displays the number 4. The front of the cylinder is stamped with the serial number \'1879\'. It has a blade foresight & adjustable rear sight and it cocks and fires perfectly with a strong spring action. The air pistol barrel measures 6.74” (17cm) long and overall it weighs 765g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. ONLY FOR SALE TO PERSONS AGED 18+ AND PROOF OF AGE IS REQUIRED. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Near Mint WW1 British Royal Flying Corps (RFC) Slider Cap Badge Here on offer is a beautiful example of a gilt brass WW1 Royal Flying Corps (RFC), slider cap badge. It has the normal Royal Flying Corps, RFC surrounded by a laurel wreath crest, topped with a crown. On the back it has the brass slider for easy fitting to a cap. The badge itself is in excellent original condition, still retaining its bright finish and all it’s original crisp detail. It measures 1.5” (3.8cm) wide by 1.75” (4.5cm) high and weighs 12g. Some history about the RFC. The Royal Flying Corps (RFC) was the air arm of the British Army before and during the First World War, until it merged with the Royal Naval Air Service on 1 April 1918 to form the Royal Air Force. During the early part of the war, the RFC supported the British Army, by artillery co-operation and photographic reconnaissance. This work gradually led RFC pilots into aerial battles with German pilots and later in the war included the strafing of enemy infantry and emplacements, the bombing of German military airfields and later the strategic bombing of German industrial and transportation facilities. At the start of World War I the RFC, commanded by Brigadier-General Sir David Henderson, consisted of five squadrons - one observation balloon squadron (RFC No 1 Squadron) and four aeroplane squadrons. These were first used for aerial spotting on 13 September 1914, but only became efficient when they perfected the use of wireless communication at Aubers Ridge on 9 May 1915. Aerial photography was attempted during 1914, but again only became effective the next year. By 1918, photographic images could be taken from 15,000 feet, and interpreted by over 3,000 personnel. Parachutes were not available to pilots of the RFC\'s heavier-than-air craft - nor were they used by the RAF during the First World War - although the Calthrop Guardian Angel parachute (1916 model) was officially adopted just as the war ended. By this time parachutes had been used by balloonists for three years. On 17 August 1917, South African General Jan Smuts presented a report to the War Council on the future of air power. Because of its potential for the \'devastation of enemy lands and the destruction of industrial and populous centres on a vast scale\', he recommended a new air service be formed that would be on a level with the Army and Royal Navy. The formation of the new service would, moreover, make the under-utilised men and machines of the Royal Naval Air Service (RNAS) available for action across the Western Front, as well as ending the inter-service rivalries that at times had adversely affected aircraft procurement. On 1 April 1918, the RFC and the RNAS were amalgamated to form a new service, the Royal Air Force (RAF). The RAF was under the control of the new Air Ministry. After starting in 1914 with some 2,073 personnel, by the start of 1919 the RAF had 4,000 combat aircraft and 114,000 personnel in some 150 squadrons. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Near MINT WW2 Aluminium Luftwaffe Officers Sword by Paul Weyersberg & Co with Hanger and Waffenamt Stamp Here on offer is a near MINT example of a WW2 Aluminium Luftwaffe Officers Sword complete with Hanger by Paul Weyersberg & Co. All the Aluminium mounts are in ‘crisp’ as new condition, they just don’t seem to age on these beautiful swords. The Pommel retains 100% of the gilding to the Swastika Sunwheels on both sides and the top edge is engraved with the oak leaves and acorn pattern. There is a very tiny edge nick to one of the sides that is hard to see. The Grip is made from wood covered with fine quality dark blue Moroccan leather, which is in perfect condition. The Grip has a pair of tightly wrapped springy aluminium wires that are also in perfect condition. The sweeping ‘wing’ style crossguard has the finely detailed feathering on the wings and the central Swastika Sunwheels retain 100% of their original gilding. There are a small group of 6 “pin head” size dents under one arm of the crossguard, which you can just see in the pictures. The plated Blade measures 28.3” (72cm) in length and is in near mint condition with just light surface runner marks. It has a ‘crisp’ Paul Weyersberg & Co oval ‘Sword’ makers trade mark above which is the official Stick Eagle and “5” Waffenamt stamp. It also still retains its original dark blue leather scabbard buffer pad. The Scabbard is perfectly straight and covered with the same high quality dark blue Moroccan leather as the Grip. The leather is in just perfect condition, with no indentations. The Scabbard mounts are matching Aluminium and are in just near mint condition. Still attached is the original dark blue leather crescent hanger with its Aluminium clip loop at the top. It just shows the slightest rubbing to the leather edges, but I am being really picky! All four scabbard ‘flat’ screws are in place and look to have never been removed. The blade fits very snuggly into the scabbard. Just a top quality sword in near mint condition, which would be really hard to upgrade! The Sword in the scabbard measures a total of 37” (94cm) long and weighs a heavy 805g. As this is a large and heavy item, UK postage will be £12 via Parcel Force but please contact me via email for the best international postage charge for your specific country. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Near MINT WW2 Aluminium Luftwaffe Officers Sword by SMF with Hanger & Waffenamt Stamp Here on offer is a near MINT example of a WW2 Aluminium Luftwaffe Officers Sword complete with Hanger by SMF. All the Aluminium mounts are in ‘crisp’ as new condition, they just don’t seem to age on these beautiful swords. The Pommel retains nearly all the gilding, which has slightly dulled with age, to the Swastika Sunwheels on both sides and the top edge is engraved with the oak leaves and acorn pattern. The Grip is made from wood covered with fine quality dark blue Moroccan leather, which is in perfect condition. The Grip has a pair of tightly wrapped springy aluminium wires that are also in perfect condition. The sweeping ‘wing’ style crossguard has the finely detailed feathering on the wings and the central Swastika Sunwheels retain nearly all their original gilding, just some rubbing to the rear where the leather hanger has sat against the crossguard. The plated Blade measures 26.4” (67cm) in length and is in near mint condition with just the very slightest greying on a couple of places on the blade edge, no nicks or pitting and just light surface runner marks. It has a ‘crisp’ Seated King SMF makers trade mark with the word SOLINGEN underneath and above the mark is has the official Eagle and 5 Waffenamt stamp. It also still retains its original dark blue leather scabbard buffer pad. The Scabbard is perfectly straight and covered with the same high quality dark blue Moroccan leather as the Grip. The leather is in just perfect condition, with just a couple of very tiny indentations towards the top. The Scabbard mounts are matching Aluminium with a small rub/scratch mark to the front lower fitting and one the reverse of the top fitting. Still attached is the original dark blue leather crescent hanger with its Aluminium clip loop at the top. It just shows the slightest wear to the front edge, but I am being really picky! All four scabbard ‘flat’ screws are in place and look to have never been removed. The blade fits very snuggly into the scabbard. Just a top quality sword in near mint condition, which would be really hard to upgrade! The Sword in the scabbard measures a total of 34.5” (87.6cm) long and weighs a heavy 695g. As this is a large and heavy item, UK postage will be £12 via Parcel Force but please contact me via email for the best international postage charge for your specific country. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Near Mint WW2 British War Savings Campaign 1944 “Salute The Soldier Week” Bakelite Wall Plaque Here on offer is a really excellent example of a rare WW2 British War Savings Campaign 1944, “salute the soldier week” wall plaque. These plaques where presented by the War Office to the local savings committee in appreciation of their success in ‘Salute The Soldier Week\'. Once local councils had attained certain targets these plaques were presented and displayed in the Town Hall or similar civic buildings. I actually acquired this fine and undamaged example in Lostwithiel, Cornwall where it had been on display in the recently closed local museum. The museum reference number is still shown on the reverse, 1989.169.1. The plaque itself is made of ivory coloured Bakelite, by De La Rue Plastics, their name is shown on the reverse. The front displays a fully kitted out British solider along with his rifle and bayonet and bomber aircraft and searchlights in the background. Above him is the wording \'FOR FREEDOM’ and below the soldier are the words - War Savings Campaign 1944 - Presented By The War Office To The Local Savings Committee In Appreciation Of Their Success In Salute The Soldier Week\' - all moulded in relief. At the bottom is the image of the British Army moto, the lion on a crown with crossed swords. This plaque is in near mint condition, no cracks or chips, just some light grubby age marks that will clean off if required. It measures 15.75” (40cm) by 9.5” (24cm) and is about 1” (2.5cm) thick, to the raised solider. It weighs a heavy 1kg. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Near Mint WW2 German Army Officers Dagger Hangers Here on offer is a near mint set of WW2 German Army Officers Dagger Hangers. The fittings on this set are the lighter aluminium type. The oval buckles and slides have the fine oak leaf pattern and retain all of their original silver finish that has slightly dulled with age. The two lower “push open” spring clips are in full working order and retain all the silvering to the stippled finish. There are no maker marks that I can see, which is not uncommon for this type of hanger. The top suspension bar is the plain-silvered type and is in mint condition. The two straps have mint condition silver brocade to the front and dark green velvet backings which are also mint condition and still stiff. The longest hanger measures 10.25” (26cm) from the top clip to the tip of the lower clip and they weigh 42g. This is a beautiful set of Army hangers that will compliment and complete a mint dagger and portepee. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Near Mint WW2 German Army Officers Dagger with Glass-Like Yellow Grip & Portepee by PUMA Here on offer is a superb example of a WW2 German Army Officers Dagger with a glass-like yellow grip by PUMA, complete with its correct silver Portepee. The dagger is in near mint condition with a thick silver-plating finish to all the mounts and fittings, including the scabbard, with NO loss of plating! The dagger is in untouched condition and all the silver-plating has a beautiful aged dark patina that I personally prefer to leave but could be cleaned off to a bright silver finish. The 14 oak leaf pattern Pommel is in near mint condition, showing quality hand finishing to the oak leaves. The Grip is beautiful deep yellow solid trolon/celluloid type, with a ‘Glass-Like’ finish and is in near mint condition, with just a tiny hairline crack at the top edge. The spread winged Army Eagle crossguard retains all its crisp detailing and no loss of plating. The reverse is smooth and still has all its plating in place. The ferrule has the finely detailed oak leaf design. The richly nickel-plated Blade measures 10.25” (26cm) in length and is in mint condition with just light surface runner marks. All the cross graining is still present. The blade is complete with its tan brown leather buffer pad. On the reverse it has a ‘crisp’ PUMA makers trademark with the “Puma cat head” image above the name and the word SOLINGEN. The silver-plated metal Scabbard is dent free and again in excellent condition. It still retains all of the dark background finish to the raised stippling. The throat is held in place by two round-headed screws, one on each edge. The correct length silver finished Portepee is in mint condition and is correctly tied in place on the dagger. In my opinion this is one of the best Army Daggers I have had the pleasure of owning and would make a great addition to any edge weapon collection. The Dagger in the scabbard measures a total of 15.5” (39.5cm) long and weighs 345g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Near Mint WW2 German Red Cross Officers Dagger with Hangers and Portepee/Knot Here on offer is near mint example of a Red Cross Officers dagger complete with the correct hangers and portepee/knot. The dagger is in near mint condition with a bright nickel-plating finish to all the mounts and fittings, including the scabbard. The oval shaped pommel is in near mint condition, there is just a tiny spot on the reverse edge that has lost its plating. The star slotted recessed nut on the pommel is very slightly burred, where it has been undone in the past. The grip is just the beautiful deep orange solid trolon/celluloid type, in mint condition, no cracks or chips to the finish. It also retains a mint condition silver portepee/knot that has been correctly tied around the grip and looks stunning against the orange grip. The Red Cross Eagle crossguard retains all its crisp detailing and no loss of plating. The reverse is smooth and still has all its plating in place. The blade is just stunning and still retains its original cross graining. It measures 9.8” (25cm) in length and is in truly mint condition. The blade is also complete with its black leather scabbard buffer pad. The nickel-plated scabbard is again in near mint condition, apart from the small loss of plating by the two screws at the very top. If I am being super picky, there is a pin head sized dent about half way down the upper side of the scabbard. The throat is held in place by two round-headed screws on the sides. The hanger suspension loops are the rectangular type. Now my understanding is that the shape of the scabbard ‘loops’ on these daggers doesn’t indicate whether they are Red Cross or Social Welfare. The shape, “round” verses “rectangular” is purely down to the different manufacturers at that time. The type of hangers worn with the dagger, dictates one from the other. Accompanying the dagger is an excellent set of rare to find, Red Cross hangers. The brocade is in excellent condition being a gray/tan colour with twin silver stripes being piped with red edges. There are just a few small stain spots on the longer hanger. The reverse of the straps has fine tan velvet cloth showing little to no wear, just again some light stain marks this time on the smaller strap. The top clip is a plain style aluminum snap version. The buckles are of oval aluminum with matching aluminum slides. The snaps are a smooth push in type and show loss of plating through use. The dagger in the scabbard measures a total of 15.25” (38.8cm) long and weighs 590g. A rare dagger to find in this condition, they normally show plating loss. Also along the scarce hangers and knot, it just makes a wonderful set that can only increase in value. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Near Mint WW2 Kriegsmarine U-Boat 7x50 Binoculars with Benutzer Bakelite Eyepiece Cover Here on offer is an original near mint example of the rare WW2 Kriegsmarine U-Boat 7x50 BLC binoculars complete with its original Benutzer Bakelite eyepiece cover, circa 1940. It is really unusual to find a pair in such original near mint condition with all the external leatherette stippled covering in place and even the original strap. I have seen worn examples sell for over £1000! Sadly these don’t come with their brown leather case, but if you can find an original case you could turn a £500 investment into over £1000. The serial number 35456 is stamped on the top metal cover and seems to date them to around the 1940/41 WW2 period. This pair is in optically perfect condition with exceedingly sharp focus and without any fungus or scratches on the lenses. The only damage I can see is a slight chip to the left eyepiece rim and some very minimal paint loss to the edges of the metal fittings. The binoculars measure 7” (17.8cm) high (without the cover and 14.8” (37.7cm) wide when closed together. They weigh a heavy 1.15Kg. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Always happy to combine postage on multiple items. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

New Forest Buckhounds Hunt (N.F.B.H.) Silver Topped Fallow Buck Deers Foot Trophy - Park Hill 13-1-1939 Here on offer is something you don’t see every day! It is a vintage sterling silver topped large deer’s foot hunting trophy, relating to the New Forest Buckhounds Hunt (N.F.B.H.) from Park Hill in 1939. There is still a website listing the history of the New Forest Hounds that can be found at https://www.newforesthounds.co.uk/history.html. Park Hill is an area now inside the New Forest National Park. The Fallow Buck deer’s foot is in excellent condition showing no signs of loss to the fur. It has a large sterling silver toped cap pommel that has been engraved with the place and date of the hunt, being: N.F.B.H. PARK HILL 13.1.1939 It is also stamped STERLING SILVER. It measures 13.5” (34.3cm) long and weighs 185g. Here is an opportunity to obtain a rare piece of British hunting memorabilia from over 80 years ago. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Non-Magnetic Siebe Gorman Diver’s Knife Complete with Rare Original Leather Belt and Loop c1960 Here on offer is fine example of a NON-MAGNETIC SIEBE GORMAN diver’s knife complete with its rare original thick leather belt and belt loop. From researching (please see the excellent information relating to these knives on Divescrap.com), I believe this version of knife is the type used by the Dutch Navy in the 1960’s. These knives had no markings on the brass sheath where the Royal Navy versions had the word “NON-MAGNETIC” cast into the sheath. The pommel is made from brass and the nut fits tightly onto the black “Ebonite” ribbed grip. The Ebonite grip is in excellent condition with just some very light scratches. The plain oval brass finger guard and ferrule, complete the hilt assembly. The really impressive 7.9” (20cm) double-edged steel blade is in excellent/near mint condition and has a bright finish, retaining its original cross graining. If I am being picky, there are just two very slight edge dings to one edge that you can feel with your finger. The maker’s name: SIEBE GORMAN & Co. * is clearly etched onto the blade and the * symbol denotes this knife is NON-MAGNETIC. The heavy sheath has been cast from brass and shows some casting marks to the finish. The top is fluted and there is a slot in the reverse to retain the leather strap. On the reverse there is also a large copper rivet that secures the internal blade spring to hold the knife firmly in the sheath. The end of the sheath has an oval opening to allow any water to escape. What makes this divers knife exceptional is the fact it still has its rare original leather belt loop and divers belt. The loop is attached to the thick leather belt by a sold brass nut and bolt that has a square section that locates into a square cut out in the belt loop. The belt measure about 44” (112cm) in total length and retains its strong brass buckle. These belts just don’t survive for long after being used in seawater and a just never found in this excellent condition. I have lightly treated the belt and loop with leather conditioner to restore its original finish. I just don’t think you will find a better example of a diver knife with its original fittings. A great collectors piece. The blade measures 7.9” (20cm) and the knife itself 13.75” (35cm) long. It weighs, with the belt a heavy 1.2Kg. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Oak Plaque Mounted TAMPION Crest from the Colossus-class Dreadnought Battleship H.M.S. HERCULES circa 1910 Here on offer is rare example of a wooden wall plaque mounted Tampion or Tompion crest from the Colossus-class dreadnought battleship H.M.S. Hercules, circa 1910. The crest would have originally been mounted on a circular brass or wooden disc, which was used to cover and protect a 12” gun muzzle from adverse weather conditions. Please see my last photo that shows two Tampions fitted in place on the 12” gun muzzles of one of HMS Hercules main deck guns. The crest itself seems to be made from a heavy cast alloy metal, possibly pewter and is in the form of the figure of the Greek God Hercules, seen standing with lion head shoulder fitting, a club in one hand and a ball in the other. The crest has been mounted on to a thick oak wood shield shaped wall plaque and has a brass nameplate fitted below the figure that reads: H.M.S. HERCULES Of interest, on the back of the plaque there is a strip of cream masking tape that has some hand written details on it, which seems to read from what I can make out as: CHIEF PETTY OFFICER WILLIAM ANDERSON (Bill) (+HMS HOOD*) * John’s Grandfather served “THE HERCULES” Given to me by John August 2009. This clearly relates to who originally owned/acquired the Tampion and warrants further research. Below is some history that relates to H.M.S. Hercules. H.M.S. Hercules was built by Palmers and launched on the 10th of May 1910 and commissioned into the Royal Navy on the 31st of July 1911 at Portsmouth. She was the Flagship for the 2nd Division Home Fleet and between July 1912 to March 1913 she was Flagship for the 2nd battle Squadron. On the 22nd march 1913 she collided with a steamer, but suffered only minor damage. In August 1914 she joined the Grand Fleet and fought with the 6th Division at the Battle of Jutland. It was H.M.S. Hercules which brought the Allied Armistice Commission to Kiel on December 3rd 1918. A few months later she was placed in reserve fleet on February 1919 eventually being scrapped at Kiel in 1922. The crest and oak plaque are in excellent condition with just signs of light wear to the raised areas on the figure. The crest measures 9.75” (24.9cm) high by 6” (15.3cm) wide and the plaque is 13.25” (33.6cm) high by 8.6” (22cm) wide. It weighs a very heavy 2.2Kg. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

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Olive Wood Greek KEPKYPA (Corfu) Walking Stick with Carved Grip Depicting a Reptile’s Devouring a Human dated 1937 Here on offer is an original olive wood Greek KEPKYPA (Corfu) walking stick with an intricate carved grip, depicting teethed reptiles devouring a human, dated to 1937. This unique walking stick has been hand carved with the grip depicting a reptile’s head, eating a smaller reptile, which is in turn, eating a human, with just its torso and head with long hair, sticking out of its mouth. Just below the grip, it is engraved with: KEPKYPA 1937 The olive wood shaft is in excellent condition and still retains its original metal ferrule. The people on the Corfu Island make these hand-sculpted olivewood walking sticks. In Kepkypa (Corfu), olive wood is seen as the wood of ‘life and new beginnings\'. The walking stick measures 38.6” (98cm) long and has a diameter of approximately 0.9” (2.2cm). It weighs 390g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Original 10” x 14” Oil on Board Painting of HMS Jervis Bay under attack from the Admiral Scheer in 1940 – VC Awarded to Captain Fogarty Fegen. Here on offer is an original oil on board painting of the armed merchantman HMS “Jervis Bay” under fire that was Captained by Fogarty Fegen who was posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross for his gallantry during a WW2 sea battle with the German pocket battleship Admiral Scheer, on 5th November 1940. The painting is in excellent overall condition with a wonderful raised textured oil finish to the sea. There is no signature or date on the painting that I can see, but I feel this is a 1940’s period painting It is mounted in a simple teak wooden frame with an open front (no glass). It depicts the scene of the Jervis Bay protecting the convoy and taking the bombardment from the Admiral Scheer. On the reverse someone has written in ink the words: Nov 5th 1940 CAPATIN FOGARTY FAGAN (should read FEGEN) VC “JERVIS BAY “DISPERSE, MAKE SMOKE” There is also the remains of an old picture framing label which looks to be from the 1940’s period. Some history relating to the famous encounter: Captain Edward Stephen Fogarty Fegen VC, SGM (8 October 1891 – 5 November 1940) was an Irish Victoria Cross recipient. He was the third Irishman to receive the award in the Second world war. The VC is the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British, Irish and Commonwealth forces. World War I On 24 March 1918, while the British ship S.S. War Knight was proceeding up the English Channel in convoy, she collided with the United States oil carrier O.B. Jennings. It appears that the naphtha, which was on board the latter vessel, ignited, and the two ships and surrounding water were soon enveloped in flames. The Master of the O.B. Jennings gave orders that all the ship’s available boats should be lowered, those on the starboard side were burnt, and the crew abandoned the ship in the port boats, whilst the Master, Chief Engineer, Chief Officer and three others remained on board. H.M.S. Garland, under the command of Lieutenant Fegen, with other destroyers, were proceeding to the spot to render assistance, when it was seen that one boat which had been lowered from the O.B. Jennings had been swamped. The Garland closed the O.B. Jennings, rescued the men from the swamped boat, and then proceeded alongside the ship, which was still blazing, and rescued those who were still on board. She afterwards proceeded to pick up the others who had left the ship in boats, rescuing in all four officers and twenty-two men. Lieutenant Fegen handled his ship in a very able manner under difficult conditions during the rescue of the survivors, while Quartermaster Driscoll worked the helm and saw that all orders to the engine-room were correctly carried out, and his actions during this rescue resulted in both being awarded Silver Sea Gallantry Medals. Interwar service A little later in his naval career, Fegen was seconded to the newly formed Royal Australian Navy, and during 1928-29, served as executive officer in the Royal Australian Naval College, which was located on Jervis Bay on the south coast of New South Wales. By coincidence, the vessel on which he later achieved fame (and death) was named after this bay. World War II He was 49 years old, and an acting captain in the Royal Navy during World War II when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the VC. On 5 November 1940 in the Atlantic, Captain Fegen, commanding the armed merchantman HMS Jervis Bay, was escorting 37 ships of Convoy HX-84, when they were attacked by the German pocket battleship Admiral Scheer. Captain Fegen immediately engaged the enemy head-on, thus giving the ships of the convoy time to scatter. Out-gunned and on fire Jervis Bay maintained the unequal fight for 22 minutes, although the captain’s right arm was shattered, and even after he died when the bridge was shot from under him. He went down with his ship but it was due to him that 31 ships of the convoy escaped including the SS San Demetrio. He was remembered in Winston Churchill’s famous broadcast speech on 13 May 1945 “Five years of War”, as having defended Ireland’s honour: “When I think of these days I think also of other episodes and personalities. I do not forget Lieutenant-Commander Esmonde, V.C., D.S.O., Lance-Corporal Kenneally, V.C., Captain Fegen, V.C., and other Irish heroes that I could easily recite, and all bitterness by Britain for the Irish race dies in my heart. I can only pray that in years which I shall not see, the shame will be forgotten and the glories will endure, and that the peoples of the British Isles and of the British Commonwealth of Nations will walk together in mutual comprehension and forgiveness.” This is a fine original painting that will make a great addition to any Irish, British Navy or VC related collection. The frame measures approximately 15” (38cm) by 10.75” (27.4cm). Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Original 1937 Pattern British Blue Webbing ‘Trophy’ Belt with Brass Buckle and Sliders Here on offer is an original 1937 pattern, WW2 period British blue webbing ‘Trophy’ belt that has twenty genuine metal badges attached. Some of the badges show signs of wear and damage, a lug missing etc, but most are in original condition. These belts were often referred to as \'hate belts\' and became popular during the WW1 through to WW2. This 1937 pattern waist belt is made from a thick blue coloured webbing with a brass buckle which fastens it. It can be adjusted using the brass plated sliders and retaining hooks at both ends. The belt is fitted with a wide range of badges, all of which pre-date 1953, some WW1 period and include: Irish Rifles, Royal West Kent, Bedfordshire Regiment, East Surrey Regiment, The Lancashire Fusiliers, The Essex Regiment, Yorkshire Regiment, Royal Army Medical Coprs, The Royal Sussex Regiment, Queens Own Cameron Highlanders Regiment, Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) Regiment, amongst other badges. It measures 31” (79cm) long (to the end of the webbing) by 2.25” (5.7cm) wide and weighs a heavy 445g. This unique belt is in excellent condition with some signs of it being worn and fading to the blue canvas. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Original 23” WWI Trench Raiding Club with Large Lead Head Here on offer is a WWI trench raiding club with a large roughly cast lead head and leather hanging strap. This is a great example of a what I was told is a British WW1 trench raiding club but I can’t certify it is British or German, as there are no identifying marks on this piece? It has been made using a “3 sectioned” length of extremely strong bamboo shaft, that was probably originally part of an Officer’s walking stick? The top has then been securely fitted with large chunk of cast lead and at the other end a leather strap has been fitted using twine, similar to that used on a ridding crop. The handle moves very slightly on the shaft, as the twine has dried out over the years, but is still held in place This is an exceptionally rare example of a nearly impossible to find WW1 trench club. Trench raiding clubs were homemade melee weapons used by both the Allies and the Central Powers during WW1. Clubs were used during nighttime trench raiding expeditions as a quiet and effective way of killing or wounding enemy soldiers. The clubs were usually made out of wood. It was common practice to fix a metal object at the striking end (e.g. an empty Mills bomb) in order to maximize the injury inflicted. Another common design comprised a simple stave with the end drilled out and a lead weight inserted, with rows of large hobnails hammered in around its circumference. Most designs had some form of cord or leather strap at the end to wrap around the user\'s wrist. Apparently were used by officers to finish enemy soldiers wounded by poison gas attacks. Trench clubs were manufactured in bulk by units based behind the lines. Typically, regimental carpenters and metal workers would make large numbers of clubs, from whatever materials where available at the time. They were generally used along with other \"quiet\" weapons such as trench knives, entrenching tools, bayonets, hatchets and pickaxe handles. The club measures 23” (58.4cm) long including the strap and weighs a heavy 800g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Original and Rare WW2 German Army Radio Station Wooden Cased 8 Day Movement Clock by Junghans Here on offer is a fine example of a fully serviced WW2 period German Army (Wehrmacht) Radio Station Wooden Cased Clock by Jungians. I believe most these clocks where used in field operations or radio stations (Radiostationsuhren) as the timing of military messages was critical. The circular clock itself is securely mounted in a natural oak wooden case, and hinges open at the front to allow it to be wound up and the clock hands to be adjusted. There is a small knick to the edge of the wooden rim as shown in my pictures. On the back of the case there is a metal late with a suspension slot to allow it to be wall hung. Fixed to the base of the case are two swing-out metal supports to stabilise it. The 8-day J30E movement clock is by Junghans and has their 8-pointed Star with the “J” for Junghans Schramberg stamped in the clock housing. The serial number 04498 is also stamped in the housing, which I believe is an early number range, so this is an early example of these fine timepieces. The black dial face is in excellent original condition and it retains its original glow in the dark hands and numbers, albeit the luminescence has all but gone. As this is such a fine timepiece, I have just had the clock fully serviced which cost me £90 and it is therefore in full working order, keeping accurate time and currently acting as my desk clock! The clock face measures 2.7” (6.8cm) diameter and the case is 5” (12.7cm) high, 4.1” (10.5cm) wide and 1.6” (4cm) deep. It weighs 603g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Delivery Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Original Bar Mounted and Framed WW2 8th Army Medal Group Awarded to J. Richardson – Royal Engineers - 1902313 Here on offer is an original bar mounted and framed WW2 8th Army medal group along with a HM Armed Forces Veteran badge, awarded to J. Richardson of the Royal Engineers, with a service no. 1902313. The full-size medal group consists of six medals: The 1939 – 1945 Star and ribbon The Africa Star with 8th Army bar and ribbon The Italy Star and ribbon The France and Germany Star and ribbon Defence medal and ribbon War medal and ribbon 8th Army Bar This was awarded for service with the 8th Army between 23rd October 1942, the date of the Battle of El Alamein and the 12th May, 1943. An Arabic numeral \'8\' is worn on the ribbon in undress to denote this bar. This award is controversial because Eighth Army was created in October 1941 and fought in Africa for a year before the award service requirement. These medals have been fitted to a long chrome medal bar and pin which has then been professionally fixed to a blue felt covered board, which is fitted inside a glass fronted wooden frame. A mint example of an enamel HM Armed Forces Veteran badge has also been just pinned to the board, I guess by the owner at some point. You can gain access to the medals from the back just by swiveling the metal catches that hold the board in place. Also inside the frame is a gilt brass plaque engraved with the original owner’s details: 1902313 J. RICHARDSON ROYAL ENGINEERS I have done some basic research into his WW2 service and found that he appeared on a WW2 British Expeditionary Forces (France) Casualty List and was listed as missing on 29/5/1940. He then appears on a later casualty listing for “Previously Reported Missing Now Not Missing”, as he was clearly still found to be alive! He must have been one of the lucky members of the BEF that got evacuated from the beaches of Dunkirk during May/June 1940. He then went on to serve in Italy and Africa campaigns, earning him these medals. He served as a Sapper with the Royal Engineers, 654th General Construction Company, served with Lines of Communication (L of C) Troops BEF 1940. Egypt by 1942 on the Alamein Line. They were then renamed the 654th AWC. He clearly survived WW2 and was proud to wear his medals and HM Armed Forces Veteran badge. All the medals and ribbons are in excellent untouched original condition; no nicks or dents. The frame measures 11” (28cm) by 7.5” (19cm) and the medal group in the frame has a combined weight of 620g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Delivery Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thanks for taking the time to look.

Original Boer War Bible ‘New Testament - South Africa 1900’ Here on offer is an original Boer War Pocket Bible that where given to the colonial forces that where stationed in South Africa during the Boer War. The front cover of this bible has the following embossed into it: MARKED TESTAMENT South Africa. 1900. Inside it has a hand written message: To John from Granddad with love. There is also a large red label that states this was a ‘gift of friends in England’ and gives a correspondence address which was in Durban, Natal, dated 7th January 1900. The bible is in good condition, all 362 pages are present and some have text marked by the owner. The covers are faded and slightly stained and the book spine is a little delicate. The only damage I can see is a page with a section missing at the very back of the book. This Bible measures 5.5” (14cm) high, 3.75” (9.5cm) wide, 0.75” (2cm) thick and weighs 175g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched.

Original British Army Bi-Metal Lincolnshire Regiment Cap Badge Here on offer is an original British Army bi-metal Lincolnshire Regiment Cap Badge. I am happy to combine postage on multiple items. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Original British Army bi-metal South Lancashire Regiment Cap Badge Here on offer is an original British Army bi-metal South Lancashire Regiment Cap Badge. I am happy to combine postage on multiple items. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Original British Army Brass WW1 Royal East Kent (The Buffs) Regiment Cap Badge Here on offer is an original British Army Brass WW1 Royal East Kent (The Buffs) Regiment Cap Badge I am happy to combine postage on multiple items. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Original British Army Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) Cap Badge. Here on offer is an original British Army white metal Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) Cap Badge. Still retains the two lugs on the reverse. I am happy to combine postage on multiple items. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Original British Army Dorsetshire Regiment Cap Badge Here on offer is an original British Army bi-metal Dorsetshire Regiment Cap Badge. I am happy to combine postage on multiple items. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Original British Army Highland Light Infantry Glengarry Cap Badge Here on offer is an original British Army, Highland Light Infantry Glengarry Cap Badge. The badge is made from cast white metal and is complete with its rear lugs and securing pin. I am happy to combine postage on multiple items. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Original British Army Kings Crown East Surrey Regiment Cap Badge. Here on offer is an original British Army Kings Crown East Surrey Regiment Cap Badge. This badge seems to be an early version with a great patina to the silvered finish. The slider has been desoldered back in place at some time in its service. I am happy to combine postage on multiple items. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Original British Army Kings Crown Notts & Derby Regiment Cap Badge. Here on offer is an original British Army bi-metal Kings Crown Notts & Derby Regiment Cap Badge. I am happy to combine postage on multiple items. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Original British Army Kings Crown South Staffordshire Regiment Cap Badge. Here on offer is an original British Army bi-metal Kings Crown South Staffordshire Regiment Cap Badge. I am happy to combine postage on multiple items. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Original British Army Kings Crown The Border Regiment Cap Badge. Here on offer is an original British Army white metal Kings Crown The Border Regiment Cap Badge. I am happy to combine postage on multiple items. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Original British Army Kings Crown The Devonshire Regiment Cap Badge. Here on offer is an original British Army bi-metal Kings Crown The Devonshire Regiment Cap Badge. I am happy to combine postage on multiple items. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Original British Army Middlesex Regiment Cap Badge. Here on offer is an original British Army bi-metal Middlesex Regiment Cap Badge. The slider has been replaced on the reverse at some point in its service. I am happy to combine postage on multiple items. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Original British Army Queens Crown Royal Artillery Cap Badge. Here on offer is an original British Army Queens Crown Royal Artillery Cap Badge. This is the version with the revolving wheel. I am happy to combine postage on multiple items. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Original British Army Royal Warwickshire Regiment Cap Badge Here on offer is an original British Army Royal Warwickshire Regiment Cap Badge. I am happy to combine postage on multiple items. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Original British Army Royal West Kent Regiment Cap Badge Here on offer is an original British Army white metal Royal West Kent Regiment Cap Badge. I am happy to combine postage on multiple items. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Original British Army The Devonshire Regiment Cap Badge. Here on offer is an original British Army bi-metal Kings Crown The Devonshire Regiment Cap Badge. I am happy to combine postage on multiple items. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Original British Army The Essex Regiment Cap Badge Here on offer is an original British Army bi-metal The Essex Regiment Cap Badge. The small Sphinx head is missing from the very top of the badge. I am happy to combine postage on multiple items. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Original British Army The Norfolk Regiment Cap Badge. Here on offer is an original British Army bi-metal The Norfolk Regiment Cap Badge. This example has the previous owners initials \"J.H.\" stamped into the slider on the reverse. I am happy to combine postage on multiple items. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Original British Army The Rifle Brigade (Prince Consort\'s Own) Cap Badge Here on offer is an original British Army white metal, The Rifle Brigade (Prince Consort\'s Own) Cap Badge. I am happy to combine postage on multiple items. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Original British Army The Royal Scots Cap Badge Here on offer is an original British Army bi-metal The Royal Scots Cap Badge. I am happy to combine postage on multiple items. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Original British Army The Royal Sussex Regiment Cap Badge. Here on offer is an original British Army bi-metal The Royal Sussex Regiment Cap Badge. The slider has stamped on it the makers name being J.R. Gaunt of Birmingham, England. I am happy to combine postage on multiple items. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Original British Army The Welch Regiment Cap Badge Here on offer is an original British Army bi-metal The Welch Regiment Cap Badge. The lower section of the slider has broken off on the reverse. I am happy to combine postage on multiple items. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Original British Army The Wiltshire Regiment Cap Badge. Here on offer is an original British Army brass The Wiltshire Regiment Cap Badge. I am happy to combine postage on multiple items. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Original British Army WW1 Period Leicestershire Regiment Cap Badge. Here on offer is an original British Army WW1 Leicestershire Regiment Cap Badge. There is one lug missing from the reverse. I am happy to combine postage on multiple items. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Original British Army WW1 period The King\'s Own Regiment Brass Cap Badge Here on offer is an original British Army WW1 period The King\'s Own Regiment Brass Cap Badge. I am happy to combine postage on multiple items. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Original British Army WW1 Period York and Lancaster Regiment Cap Badge. Here on offer is an original British Army WW1 period York and Lancaster Regiment Cap Badge. I am happy to combine postage on multiple items. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Original British Army WW1 \'The Suffolk Regiment\' Cap Badge Here on offer is an original British Army WW1 \'The Suffolk Regiment\' Cap Badge. I am happy to combine postage on multiple items. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Original British Army \'The Queen\'s\' (Royal West Surrey) Regiment Cap Badge Here on offer is an original British Army WW1 period The Queen's (Royal West Surrey) regiment Cap Badge. I am happy to combine postage on multiple items. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Original British WW1-2 Period Blue Stable \'Trophy\' Belt Here on offer is an original WW1-2 period stable belt that has had cloth and cap badges attached by its original owner. A stable belt would originally have been worn by a cavalryman when working in and around stables - hence the name. But gradually their use spread to all units of the British army. This style of belt was popular with soldiers during WW1 and WW2. The addition of badges was quite popular and marked out a man as an old soldier. I believe this style is now referred to as a 'trophy belt', souvenir belt' or 'hate belt' by collectors. This belt is made from blue coloured cotton webbing and features leather sections and straps with metal buckles. It seems to be an earlier version that has a leather money 'purse' pouch attached. It originally had a press-stud closure on the cover, but it has lost the stud part over the years of use. There is a makers mark stamped into the leather that reads as LETO (over a diamond) Regd. I can’t actually find any details about this maker. A number of cloth and metal badges have been attached to the belt, that include two original cloth badges; one is a RAF Wireless Operator Trade Badge and the other a RAF Navigators Wing badge. Then there are various cap badges, including; The King's Shropshire Light Infantry, WW1 George V Royal Canadian Engineers, Gloucestershire Regiment Sphinx Badge, Royal Corps of Signals, Royal Welsh Fusiliers, WW2 U.S. Army Air Force wings propeller pin badge and a U.S. Army gilt pin badge. There is also a RAF button and a Royal Navy button along with a nice enamel RAF “horseshoe” sweetheart brooch with a missing fixing pin. All these badges along add up to a sizable value that makes the an excellent investment. It measures 33.25” (84.5cm) long (to the end of the straps) by 2.75” (7cm) wide and weighs 135g. The belt is in excellent condition with some signs of it being worn and fading to the blue canvas. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Original British WW2 P39 Home Guard Leather Bayonet Frog Here on offer is an original British WW2 P39 Home Guard leather bayonet frog. They were issued initially in 1939 for use with the P1907, P13 and P17 bayonets and primarily used by the British Home Guard. I can’t see any makers details, but there does appear to be a number “033” stamped into the leather on the reverse in between the rivets. The leather on this example is now hard and it does show some signs of surface age cracking that I believe could be improved with some leather softener. Personally, I would only fit this to a scabbard without the frog stud in place to avoid the leather being over stressed and splitting. All the stitching and rivets are in place and it is in good overall used condition. It measures 8.5” (21.6cm) long and weighs 70g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Original Copy of Adolf Hitler’s Mein Kampf - English translation published in 1939 by Hurst and Blackett London Here on offer is a copy of Adolf Hitler’s book, Mein Kampf. This example has the English translation and was published in 1939 by Hurst and Blackett of London. It consists of two volumes in one book, totalling 567 pages and comes with its original blue cloth covering and gilt embossing. The book has all the original pages along with the image of Adolf Hitler. The pages have an aged discolouration but are undamaged and unmarked. Bizarrely, page 95/96 has a production error and the lower edge is slightly to long, but I have left it as this is how it was produced on the day. It could be trimmed if so required to match the other pages. The blue cloth cover shows signs of fading and has a slight stain/label mark on the front. The embossed gilt lettering and image have also faded over the years but can still be seen. The book measures 8.7” (22cm) by 5.5” (14cm) by 1.6” (4cm) and weighs 570g. Not in mint condition, but a genuine used example that will only increase in value. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Original Copy of Adolf Hitler’s Mein Kampf - English translation published in 1939 by Hurst and Blackett London – Royal Marine Police, Lodge Hill, Chatham Here on offer is a copy of Adolf Hitler’s book, Mein Kampf. This example has the English translation and was published in 1939 by Hurst and Blackett of London. It consists of TWO volumes in one book, totalling 567 numbered pages and comes with its original blue cloth and gilt binding. The book has all the original numbered pages BUT has been “censored” at some point, resulting in the clean removal of the page with the image of Adolf Hitler and his signature, that would have originally been at the front of the book. This copy is marked with a number of official stamps that read: R. M. POLICE LODGE HILL RECREATION ROOMS This means this copy was actually in the recreation rooms of the Royal Marine Police, who were based at Lodge Hill, Chatham, Kent during WW2. At the outbreak of WW2, I believe it was standard practise on UK military sites to censor any books or documentation to remove where possible, images of the Adolf Hitler or other leading Nazi figures. It seems strange to me that our military police could sit and read Mein Kampf, whilst having a cup of tea on a base? Now the pages in the book do have some aged discolouration/foxing to them but are undamaged and unmarked. The blue cloth cover shows signs of fading and some light staining. The embossed gilt lettering and image have also faded over the years but can still be seen. The book measures 8.7” (22cm) by 5.5” (14cm) by 1.6” (4cm) and weighs 570g. Not in mint condition, but a genuine used example with a direct link to a UK military base, that will only increase in value. Some history of Lodge Hill, Chatham Sitting within the Medway District, the anti-aircraft emplacement at Lodge Hill is seen as having national significance, and as such was scheduled under the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Areas Act 1979 in 2012, and it is believed that this site, and its ‘sister’ site at Beacon Hill are the earliest examples of anti-aircraft defences in Britain. The site is now over 100 years old, being constructed around 1913, it was later re-armed during the Second World War twenty years after construction. This site, along with the emplacements (no longer extant) at Beacon Hill, and a number of other Grade II listed sentry posts at Lodge Hill and Chattenden form a formidable set of First World War defences almost unique to this area built to protect the nearby ordnance depots. Initially the site would have housed around 35 men, 11 each to man the 6” breech loaded howitzers, with the remainder in command and control functions. Later on in its service the site was fitted with a 3” quick firing (QF) gun and a 1 pounder 37mm quick-firing Pom-Pom gun. By 1917 the site had been disarmed and appeared not to be in use. With a new lease of life in WW2, the site housed a Z-battery of anti-aircraft rockets, prompting some modification and reworking of the existing structures; the rocket battery was housed to the west of the site, and the southern emplacement had been mostly demolished at this stage. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Original Early 1933-1936 Hitler Youth Knife by PUMA with Blut und Ehre! Motto Here on offer is an early original Hitler Youth Knife by PUMA, with a full blade motto “Blut und Ehre!”. The nickel-silver hilt fittings are in excellent condition but do show some light age tarnishing. The Bakelite grip plates are in perfect condition and are still held in place by the two original dome topped nickel rivets. The HJ diamond emblem is in excellent condition and retains all its enamel and wobbles slightly in the grip, as it should. The blade is in good unsharpened condition and has some slight age greying to the finish, which may polish out. There is also a tiny nick on the cutting edge towards the tip and the very tip is slightly curved and rounded. It is the thin blade version with NO stepped ricasso and it has the Hitler Youth motto, Blut und Ehre!” (Blood and Honour) etched on the front side, which is still crisp and clear. On the reverse it has a maker’s mark, being the name: PUMA SOLINGEN and the words: GES. GESCHUTZT (Copyrighted) The original leather buffer pad is still in place albeit in worn condition. The undented steel scabbard still retains nearly all of its original satin black paint. The original dark brown leather belt loop hanger and fastening strap with stud are still in place and in excellent condition. There is just a tiny drawing pin hole at the top, where is has been hung on display in the past. This is a fine example with a clear blade motto which are now becoming really hard to find. The blade measures 5.3” (13.5cm) long and the knife is 9.6” (24.5cm) in total length. It weighs 300g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Original Early 1933-1936 Hitler Youth Knife by Rare Maker GRAWISO with faint Blut und Ehre! Motto Here on offer is an early original Hitler Youth Knife by GRAWISO, with the a very faint full blade motto “Blut und Ehre!”. The nickel-silver hilt fittings are in excellent condition but do show some light age tarnishing. The Bakelite grip plates are in perfect condition and are still held in place by the two original dome topped nickel rivets. The HJ diamond emblem retains all its enamel and still fits tightly into the grip. The blade is in good unsharpened condition but has a slight curvature along its back edge, that I am sure will straighten out if required. It is the thin blade version with NO stepped ricasso and it has the Hitler Youth motto, Blut und Ehre!” (Blood and Honour) etched on the front side, which is now very faint and almost impossible to photograph! The blade has patches of age tarnishing to both sides of the blade, some of which may well polish out. On the reverse it has a crisp maker’s mark, being the the name: GRAWISO SOLINGEN and the words: GES. GESCHUTZT (Copyrighted) The original leather buffer pad is still in place. The un-dented steel scabbard has been professionally repainted in a period satin black and it does look impressive. The original leather belt loop hanger and fastening strap and stud (made by Silesia) are still in place and in excellent condition. There is just some wear and thinning to the long leather strap where the crossguard has rubbed against it just above the top of the scabbard. The blade measures 5.3” (13.5cm) long and the knife is 9.5” (24.2cm) in total length. It weighs 290g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Original Early WW2 German Private Purchased PUMA Fighting Knife with the Scarce PUMA Head Logo Here on offer is an original WW2 German Private Purchased PUMA (NAHKAMPFMESSER or Grabendolch) fighting knife with the scarce PUMA head logo. This is a great example of the extremely desirable Puma Fighting Knife as used by German ground troops during WW2. The two shaped dark red Bakelite grip plates are securely held in place to the spine, by three original steel rivets. There are usage scratches and a ding near the top on one side of the grip. The grip fits securely to the oval zinc crossguard but there is just the tinniest bit of play against the blade. The 5.5” steel blade has a polished finish with a couple of age marks and shows signs of sharpening and rounding to the tip. On one side of the ricasso it is stamped with the faint image of the PUMA head trade mark and the words: PUMA SOLINGEN I believe this example is an early version as it has the manufacturing logo including the outline of a Puma in a diamond above the name and “TRADE MARK”, while the later versions just had “Solingen – Puma”; or “Gusstahl (stainless steel) - Puma”. The scabbard is in great condition with some wear to the original factory period black enamel and very light surface rust marks. The shell is still affixed with the S shaped pressure spring clip on the reverse that was used to fasten the knife to belts or to secure inside of a tall Wehrmacht combat boot. This is a great, field-used example of a desirable early WW2 German PUMA fighting knife. The blade measures 5.5” (14cm) long and the knife is 9.6” (24.5cm) in total length. It weighs 245g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition that complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Original ELEY LONDON Percussion Cap Tin with Contents (35 Caps) c1880 Here on offer is an original tin of ribbed copper percussion caps made by ELEY, London, circa 1880. The circular lacquered metal tin has the name ELEY LONDON pressed into the top lid. It still retains a very small part of the original label around the edge of the lid. You can just make out the wording: Bros. Ltd LONDON PERCUSSION CAPS It still contains 35 ribbed copper caps that have a 4.4mm diameter. There is some slight corrosion and loss of the lacquer finish but it is in excellent condition for its age. The tin measures 1.5” (3.8cm) diameter by 0.6” (1.5cm) high and weighs 17g with the caps. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. ONLY FOR SALE TO PERSONS AGED 18+ AND PROOF OF AGE IS REQUIRED. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Original Framed Portrait of Named Boer War British Soldier – J.FOX - Saddler – 3383 of the 10th (Prince Of Wales Own Royal) Hussars Here on offer is a fine original oil painting of a named Boer War British Soldier sitting in a Victorian chair, in his uniform of the 10th (Prince Of Wales Own Royal) Hussars. His name is J.FOX, rank Saddler, with a service number 3383. He was awarded both The Queen\'s South Africa (QSA) Medal and clasps: Cape Colony, Transvaal, and the King\'s South Africa (QSA) Medal and clasps: South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902 He is proudly holding a display with his Queen Victoria tin and his details are actually painted onto the display box of the tin, that he is resting on the table. The details in the painting read as: PRESENTED 3383 SADDLER FOX 10th ROYAL HUSSARS BY HER MAJESTY QUEEN VICTORIA. JAN 18 1900 AT WINBURG HOSPITAL SOUTH AFRICA It says presented by Queen Victoria but as she didn\'t ever go to South Africa, these tins where issued to soldiers on behalf of Queen Victoria. Below the tin it has a small photo of Fox painted within it and union jack flags and some other decoration painted around it. The painting is in excellent condition and as “fresh” today as when it was painted. It appears to be “oil on board” example with no artists signature that I can see. There may be one which is covered by the frame? It still has the original oak frame and clear glass panel which was handmade and contains some natural air bubbles. Below is an extract of his war records that show he was actually wounded on 13th December 1899 at Arundel. From the details in his painting, was treated at the Winburg hospital, where he must have recovered and served again, as he was awarded both the South Africa 1901 and 1902 medal bars. Anglo-Boer War records 1899-1902 Transcription FirstName J Last Name Fox Number 3383 Rank Saddler Regiment 10th (Prince Of Wales\'s Own Royal) Hussars Year 1899-1902 Notes The Queen\'s South Africa (QSA) Medal Clasps: Cape Colony, Transvaal The King\'s South Africa (QSA) Medal Clasps: South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902 Rolls Roll: 116, Page: 133 Roll: 304, Page: 104 Units Unit: 10th (Prince Of Wales\'s Own Royal) Hussars, Rank: Saddler, Number: 3383 Casualties Details: Wounded on 13 December 1899 at Arundel (Official casualty roll location: Arundel) Unit: 10th (Prince Of Wales\'s Own Royal) Hussars Source: South African Field Force. JB Hayward & Sons Gazetteer: 3024: 3057-2501 a station in the Cape Colony (Colesberg district; Northern Cape) on the railway line from Port Elizabeth through Bloemfontein to Johannesburg. Variants: Arundel Siding (so named to 1912; used in HMG); Arundel Station (so named from 1912; used in the Times); Arundelstasie (Afrikaans spelling). The station was occupied by invading Boer forces on 7 November 1899. Veg-Gen H.J. Schoeman had an outpost here under Field Cornet Coetzer. During Maj-Gen J.D.P. French\'s advance northwards along the railway line his intention to occupy Arundel on 23 November was frustrated by a party of some 100 burghers posted on a hill to the north of the station. With a strengthened column French pushed north again and on 7 December Col T.C. Porter, 6th Dragoon Guards (Carabiniers), commanding a contingent of mounted infantry, New Zealand Mounted Rifles and New South Wales Lancers, occupied Arundel without serious opposition. Over the next few days Arundel was organised as a standing camp and French moved his headquarters there on 17 December. On 14 February 1900, Maj-Gen R.A.P. Clements (replacing French), threatened by Boer forces commanded by Veg-Gen P.D. de Wet, was forced to retreat to Arundel where he was reinforced. Maj-Gen Lord Kitchener was in Arundel on 25 February. On 27 February, de Wet, knowing of Asst Cmdt-Gen P.A. Cronjé‚\'s perilous position at Paardeberg* and with Clements on the offensive, withdrew across the Orange River. HMG I pp.277284 (map no.16), II pp.252-253; Times III, pp122-3 (map facing p.512); Breytenbach I p.456, IV (map facing p.450); Wilson I p.129; Doyle p.359; Goldmann p.41 (first map facing p.68). The rank of Saddler is charged with the repairs of all harness, horse, and other leather equipment issued to his regiment. He must be skilled in the use of the tools, which comprise the saddlers\' set. Saddlers, like shoeing-smiths, wheelers, fitters and a few other trades were appointments, carrying a higher rate of pay and known collectively as artificers. In the painting, it says he is a Saddler but he is also shown as a Corporal on some reference web sites. This is a rare opportunity to acquire a genuine period oil painting depicting a named Boer War soldier, if only you could find his medals! The picture frame measures 17” (43cm) by 12” (30.5cm) and weighs 1.3Kg. Some history of the 10th (Prince of Wales\'s Own Royal) Hussars during the Boer War The regiment sailed on the Ismore, which came to grief in St Helena Bay, the men being saved, and also on the Columbian, and arrived at the Cape about the beginning of December 1899. They lost no time in commencing active operations under General French in the Colesberg district, where they were kept very busy till the end of January. In that general\'s dispatch of 2nd February 1900, he mentions that a squadron seized and held Maider\'s Farm on 30th December preparatory to the Berkshire Regiment attacking another hill which formed part of the Colesberg defenses. Next day Colonel Fisher\'s men were directed to seize other positions; \"this work was well done\". On the 4th January the enemy was found to have occupied certain hills. \"The cavalry on the left should not have allowed him to do this unseen, but in turning him out they rendered signal service ... In a most gallant style Colonel Fisher dismounted his men and led them on foot against this position, which they carried with great boldness and intrepidity. In this daring operation, I regret to say, Major Harvey was killed and Major Alexander severely wounded\". Two men were killed and 2 other officers and 8 men wounded. During the remainder of the month the regiment was constantly at work, and was then sent to Modder River to join the big force which Lord Roberts was gathering. In the beginning of February, when Macdonald with the Highland Brigade went out west to Koodosberg Drift, the regiment was part of the cavalry under Major General Babington (see Household Cavalry). As soon as the force returned a start for Kimberley was made. The regiment, along with the Household Cavalry and 12th Lancers, formed the 2nd Brigade under Broadwood, and their subsequent doings up to October have already been sketched under the Household Cavalry. At Diamond Hill, 11th and 12th June 1900, the charge by a part of Broadwood\'s brigade saved Q Battery. In Lord Roberts\' dispatch of 31st March 1900, Colonel Fisher and 5 non-commissioned officers and men were mentioned for good work up to the occupation of Bloemfontein. Lieutenant Sir John P Milbanke gained the VC for, on 5th January 1900, near Colesberg, after being severely wounded in the thigh, riding back and rescuing a man whose horse was done up; and Sergeant Engleheart also got the Cross for, when out with a party of Engineers blowing up the railway within the enemy\'s lines north of Bloemfontein, 13th March 1900, going back to the rescue of a comrade. Her late Majesty personally conferred these decorations in December 1900. Eight officers and 9 non-commissioned officers and men were mentioned in Lord Roberts\' dispatches of 2nd April and 4th September 1901. In the first seven months of 1901 the regiment, along with their old comrades the 12th Lancers, were in a brigade under Colonel E C Knox which operated in the Eastern Transvaal, taking part in French\'s great sweep to the south-east corner, and they also operated in the north-east of the Orange River Colony; and both regiments were afterwards taken to Cape Colony, where, under the direction of General French, they did endless chasing after Kritzinger and Scheepers and their followers during the remainder of the campaign. On 11th October 1901 the notorious Scheepers was taken by a patrol of the 10th Hussars under Captain Shearman. Four officers and 6 non-commissioned officers and men were mentioned by Lord Kitchener in dispatches during the last phase of the war, and in the final dispatch the names of 3 officers, 2 non-commissioned officers, and a private were added.

Original French WW1 Foug M1916 Inert Lemon Grenade Body - Citron Modèle 1916 Here on offer is an original French WW1 Foug M1916 inert Lemon grenade body. It no longer has the galvanized steel fuse cover or wood-mounted inert impact fuse. They were easily lost, so it is usual to find just the bodies, such as with this example. There is a lot of rust pitting on the body, but the fragmentation shape is really evident and it displays very well, ideal for a military collector’s desk. I have used some Renaissance Wax, (as used by museums), on the metal to protect it from any further oxidisation and now has a lovely dark patina to the metal finish. These were made in large numbers, but very few have survived until today. Most that were not used in combat were destroyed, so finding them in any condition is quite rare. By mid 1915, the military manufacture of Foug, in Meurthe et Moselle near Toul, France, began to produce simple grenades models, including a copy of the famous German stick grenade, and two \'asparagus\' grenades (a long then a shorter) in pre-fragmented steel, equipped with a rudimentary wooden igniting percussion plug. The grenade Citron Foug modèle 1916, “Lemon grenade” is an evolution of the \'asparagus\' grenade, mainly designed to reduce the weight and improve the fragmentation properties. The igniting system was rudimentary, made of a percussion block moving inside a wooden plug equipped with a starter, and linked to a detonator. With no other safety device than a simple spring, it was quite dangerous despite the addition of a removable safety cap in thin iron plate (with flat, then conical, then hemispheric top) covering the ignition plug during transportation. Its \'citron\' (\'Lemon\') nickname was obviously given by its very recognisable profile. Its rudimentary design and low manufacturing cost, allowed this grenade to be made by a lot of manufacturers and available in large quantities, from 1916 until the end of WW1. The are no maker’s marks that I can see on the outside. PLEASE NOTE: This item is free from explosives (FFE and contains no explosive elements or parts thereof). It measures 3.5” (9cm) high and 2.3” (5.8cm) diameter. It weighs a heavy 395g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Original Fully Working WW2 German Luftwaffe “Blindflieguhr” FL23885 Cockpit Chronograph Clock by Junghans Here on offer is an outstanding example of a fully serviced WW2 German Luftwaffe “Blindflieguhr” (Night Fighter) Cockpit Chronograph Clock by Junghans of Schramberg, Germany. This model was used in almost all German fighter planes and so called \" night hunters\" (Nachtjäger) like the Junkers Ju88 and fighters like the Junkers Ju 87 G-1 Stuka, the Focke-Wulf Fw190 and the Messerschmitt BF109. During WW2, 5 models were made, changing in manufacture from brass bezel and knobs, to Bakelite. I think the main difference was the location/position of the hand-setting lever. On early versions you just pulled the knob up to set the hands, next there was a lever at the 3 o’clock position, and finally the lever setting was at the 5 o’clock position, as shown on this version. You just slide the lever down to engage the knob to switch from a winder to activate the setting of the clock hands. To use the clock, the flight time was set by selecting with the arrow in the rotating bezel and the minute hand during the take off. The Timer is started by pressing on the oval button situated on the bottom, the chronograph starts, the second hand starts moving and the 30-minute counter dial starts at the same time. If you click the button again, both hands stop. If pushed again, both hands reset to zero. I believe this model (Bo UK 1) has the 36-hour, J30 BZ, 11-jewelled movement and is also known by the Luftwaffe standards reference of FL23885. This near mint example has the earlier painted metal bezel with the red painted pointer. The brass winder knob retains most of its black finish, but some brass shows through where it has been worn off the knurled finish through use. On the top of this knob is stamped the Junghans, 8-pointed Star with the “J” for Junghans Schramberg. The metal casing retains all its original paint, and is undamaged. There is only a slight loss on paint to the rear of one of the fixing holes. By this hole there is a red stamp manufacturer/inspection stamp that reads: BAL 636. The black dial face and glass are in mint original condition and the dial retains its original glow in the dark hands and numbers, albeit the luminescence has all but gone. The internal mechanism is accessed by turning/unlocking the rear metal cover. There appears to be some faint ink letters and written on the rear of the cover, that possibly read as: GH+FW, but I have no idea what they mean? Stamped on the outer edge of the mounting plate is the movement reference “J30 BZ and the serial number 43578. As this is such a fine timepiece, I have just had the clock fully serviced which cost me £90 and it is therefore in full working order, keeping accurate time. The clock bezel measures 2.25” (5.7cm) diameter and the case is 1.2” (3cm) deep. It weighs 194g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Delivery Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Original German Day Badge - 1st May 1936 Here on offer is an original German Day Badge that celebrated “Tag der Arbeit” (labour day) on 1st May 1936. The badge is made out of a round die struck aluminium-alloy disc. The obverse depicts an old plough, riveting hammer and broad sword along with a German national eagle and reads “1. Mai 1936” along with a tiny and hard to see “RK” at the bottom left. On the reverse it retains its original metal pin and clasp and has the maker’s name: FERD. WAGNER PFORZHEIM The brooch is in excellent condition with some age dulling to the aluminium finish. It measures 1.4” (3.5cm) diameter and weighs 5g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Original German Felt Dagger Bag for a WKC Officers Dagger Here on offer is an unusual and what I now believe is an original WW2 German felt dagger bag for a WKC Officers dagger. I have had this dagger bag for over 40 years, when it came to me, folded in half, as part of a WW2 veteran’s collection. I have never seen another such bag, until I noticed that \"Johnson Reference Books & Militaria\" had exactly the same type for sale on their web site, item (30876). They had it on offer as an “Ultra RARE” dagger bag, for $595 (£470) and it is now shown as sold! I am no expert and use Johnson’s dagger books for reference all the time, so if they say it’s a rare original, who am I to argue! The bag itself has the WKC Knight’s head logo printed on the front with the words: OFFIZIER DOLCH (Officer Dagger) SCHUTZMARKE (Trademark) The felt dagger bag is in excellent condition with just a crease line where it has been folded in half whist stored away. All the stitching is in place and secure and it looks to me, to have never been used! The tip has been made/reinforced with some form of leatherette material to ensure the dagger doesn’t wear a hole in the felt with the tip of its scabbard. Johnson’s claims it’s an “extremely rare original Solingen item”, which actually is still usable, but personally I would use it as a display item to enhance a collection of daggers, especially those made by WKC. It measures 18.25” (46.4cm) long with the flap closed and is 5” (12.8cm) wide across the top. It weighs 30g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Original German TENO Hewer Leather Hanger by OTTO SINDEL dated 1938 Here on offer is an original near mint German TENO Hewer leather hanger by OTTO SINDEL dated 1938. I am selling this on behalf of a local collector who only picked the best original examples of WW2 German Militaria he could find. You will not find a better example on offer and would make a perfect addition to a mint Eickhorn TENO Hewer. The hanger itself is in excellent/near mint condition with just some very light loss of plating to the metal clip. The main section of the hanger features a thick black leather belt loop strap with a thinner Hewer retaining strap and metal nipple. On the back the maker’s name and details are professionally stamped into the leather and read as: OTTO SINDEL BERLIN 1938 OTTO SINDEL was a well-respected maker of fine leather items for the NAZI movement and this is and fine quality example of their work. Also attached to the strap is a nickel-plated metal “snap” clip, which still retains its top leather protection flap. On the back of the clip you can just make out part of the letter “A”, the logo for the clip maker “Assmann”. Clearly OTTO SINDEL bought in these clips from the Assmann Company and then assembled them to create the hanger. It measures 7.5” (19cm) long and weighs 90g. The Technical Emergency Corp (TeNo) was formed on September 30, 1919, to assist the German population during times of crisis and disaster resulting from natural catastrophes. The TENO Hewer and Leader’s Dagger was authorized for wear by all TENO Officers and subordinate members in 1938. The Hewer was intended for actual use in emergencies as an axe or hacking knife. The sole manufacturer of both TENO’s was Carl Eickhorn. The Leaders TENO Dagger was designed solely for ornamental wear. Both the Hewer and Dress Dagger are highly collected by collectors for their scarcity and beautiful design. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Original German WW1 1914 Iron Cross Medal 2nd Class Here on offer is a great example of a WW1 1914 German Iron Cross medal, 2nd class. This example retains its black finish to the centre and shows age tarnishing to the silver frame, that will clean off if required. There is also a very slight curve (dent) to one of the tips on the top edge. I can’t make out any maker’s marks on the suspension ring. It measures 1.75” (4.4cm) square and weighs 19.4g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Original Hitler Youth Knife with full Blade Motto “Blut und Ehre!” by Gottlieb Hammesfahr Here on offer is an excellent original Hitler Youth Knife with full blade motto, “Blut und Ehre!” by a rare maker, Gottlieb Hammesfahr, Solingen. The nickel-plated hilt fittings are in excellent condition with the usual genuine loss of plating on the front of the pommel where the scabbard strap has worn the plating off over the years of use. The Bakelite grip plates are in perfect condition and are still held in place by the two nickel rivets. The HJ diamond emblem retains its enamel finish with a couple of tiny stress cracks to the upper clear finish. It still fits tightly into the grip. The blade is in excellent condition with just some slight pitting to the front of the blade where the motto is. It is the thin blade version with no stepped ricasso and it has the HJ motto, Blut und Ehre!” (Blood and Honour) etched into one side. The motto is now slightly faint but can still be made out on the blade when it is moved around in the light. The reverse the blade is near mint with just the slightest areas of dulling. Stamped into it is a crisp maker’s mark, being the pyramid with a cross in the centre and the lettering: GOTTLIEB HAMMESFAHR SOLINGEN. FOCHE GES. GESCH. (Copyrighted) The leather buffer pad is still in place. The excellent steel scabbard looks to have been repainted at some point in its life, as many where and retains nearly all the black paint finish. The original leather belt loop hanger and fastening strap and stud are still in place and in truly excellent condition. There is just some light surface wear to the leather-fastening strap, which could be polished if required. On the reverse of the back strap you can just make out the stamped maker’s mark, being LFS set across an oak leaf. It appears it is rare to find a strap with a maker’s mark, but I can’t find any reference so the makers name? The blade measures 5.4” (13.6cm) long and the knife is 9.6” (24.5cm) in total length. Inserted in the scabbard it measures 10.25” (26cm) long. It weighs 305g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Original Iron and Wood “One-Flue” Harpoon from the early 19th Century Here on offer is an original and rare iron and wood, one-flue harpoon from the early 19th century. This example has an iron front section with a socket that is fixed to a hickory or other hardwood shaft and held in place by a round headed stud. The wooden shaft shows signs of old woodworm holes, which have now been treated to ensure there is no existing woodworm activity. There are also now some age cracks along the shaft, but the shaft is still very solid in structure. The iron section has been painted black at some point in time, to preserve it, as it shows signs of age pitting under the paint. The iron socket is slight loose against the wooden shaft, but is not excessive. The one-flue harpoon or one-flue iron (sometimes \"single\" instead of \"one\" is used) is a type of harpoon used in whaling after its introduction in the early 19th century when it replaced the two-flue harpoon. Due to the asymmetric design of the head for which it is named, the one-flue harpoon was less likely to cut its way out of the whale meat and blubber, and was therefore more successful in whaling. In the mid-19th century, the one flue harpoon was replaced by the toggling harpoon, which was an iron version of the ancient design used in the Arctic by the native whale hunters there. The toggling iron harpoon was even more successful and rapidly phased out the use of the \"common harpoon\" (a term which refers to either the one or two flue harpoon). This is a rare example of an early whaling harpoon that makes a great display piece. It measures 39.75” (101cm) long and weighs a heavy 720g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Original Kynoch & Co Percussion Cap Tin with Contents (66 Caps) c1870 Here on offer is an original tin of percussion caps made by Kynoch & Co of Lion Works, Witton, Birmingham, England, circa 1870. The circular lacquered tin still retains its original label on the top of the lid that has the maker’s name and trademark along with: Superior Anticorrosive Metal Lined Percussion Caps 4FL Size 50 or 24. It still contains 66 caps that have a 4mm diameter to the smaller ribbed cylindrical section. There is some slight corrosion and loss of the lacquer finish but it is in excellent condition for its age. It measures 1.5” (3.8cm) diameter by 0.6” (1.5cm) high and weighs 23g with the caps. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. ONLY FOR SALE TO PERSONS AGED 18+ AND PROOF OF AGE IS REQUIRED. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Original Large Brass Helmet Plate for The Royal Marines – Gibraltar - Per Mare Per Terram Here on offer is an original brass helmet plate for The Royal Marines that I believe was worn between 1923 and 1952. The helmet plate/badge is made from cast brass metal and still shows its fine detailing with a beautiful aged patina to the finish. It is complete with its two rear lugs but one is a slightly larger later replacement. I am happy to combine postage on multiple items. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Original Large WW2 “1 Pint” China Mug by New Hall Pottery and Dated 1941 Here on offer is an original large WW2 “1 pint capacity” thick china mug by New Hall pottery and dated 1941. This type of mug is typical of those used at British Army and RAF bases during WW2. The mug is in excellent condition with just one tiny circular section of missing glaze on the side, probably from the time of manufacture. It also shows age related crazing to the glaze which is to be expected of something of this age. On the base it is marked NEW HALL, with a “W” in a diamond maker’s mark and the date 1941. New Hall Pottery Co. of Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent, England, was founded in 1899/1900. New Hall Pottery remained open during the Second World War under the Wartime Concentration Scheme and were permitted to produce undecorated domestic ware. They also produced canteen ware for the British armed forces. The mug measures 4.1” (10.4cm) high by 4” (10.2cm) dimeter and weighs a heavy 460g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Original Napoleonic Era British Royal Navy Whalebone & Lead Bosun’s Cosh circa 1800 Here on offer is a rare early 19th century Royal Navy weapon known as a “bosun\'s cosh”. It consists of a metal shaft that is bound in twisted whalebone (baleen) with weighted ends made of lead that are covered in twine knot work. Baleen is a whale product best known for its use in ladies’ corsets where it is usually referred to as ‘whalebone’. This term is not strictly correct, as the material is not bone but keratin (which fingernails and hair are made of) that baleen whales have in their mouths for sieving their diet of small crustaceans. It was a useful material as it was flexible but went out of use as whales became scarcer because of over hunting. Back in the early 19th century, a bosun or boatswain was a petty officer and supervisor of the deck crew; assigning tasks, overseeing compliance, and acting disciplinarian, doling out whacks and angry words to sluggish workers to keep them on their toes. The boson\'s cosh, fittingly known as a \"starter\" or \"persuader,\" in conjunction with harsher floggings, were used to maintain order and fast paced work. When ashore, the cosh was carried by press-gangs to forcibly take men back to the ships to serve as sailors. Kidnapping sailors was known as \"impressment\" or \"shanghaiing,\" since these ships were often on the way to Shanghai. Impressment was commonly practice by English crews and the Georgian Royal Navy and sanctioned by British courts. Coshes intimidated and beat the unwilling men back to the ships, and in more dramatic instances, the cosh knocked the men unconscious to be carried back to the boat; waking up far out at sea with no means of escape. By the mid-19th century, a system of fixed terms gave the Royal Navy enough recruits that press-gangs were no longer as necessary and fortunately brutal beatings aboard ships were much less common as the public view of corporal punishment became much more negative. This fine genuine example shows wear and loss of the twine at one end, I imagine through use! The whalebone, baleen is in excellent condition and there is a slight cut-out area where I think a leather hand loop would have been attached originally. I think this may have been on display in a museum during its life as it still has a very early paper tag attached, that has some hand writing but it has faded over the years and is almost illegible. I can just make out what I think is “ships persuader” and “early 19th century”. The cosh measures 12.5” (32cm) long and weighs 220g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thanks for taking the time to look.

Original Napoleonic era French Briquet Sabre possibly used by the Imperial Guard Here on offer is an original French Napoleonic era Briquet Sabre that was possibly used by the Imperial Guard. It has a single-edged 23.5” curved unfullered steel blade, that is in great condition with some age greying to the finish and small knicks to the cutting edge. Near the grip it has been stamped with “B” with a star above it, French poinçon, or inspection mark, (see: French state inspection marks). It seems to relate to “BORSON”, a mark used around 1814. Interestingly, there is also a stylish “N” stamped on the blade that I believe is the personal monogram of Napoleon I, as I have seen used on some of his ornate jewellery items. I can’t find any other information about this stamp and can only speculate that this may have been a mark that was used by Napoleon’s Imperial Guard? So, who knows it may have been used by the Imperial Guard during the Napoleonic Wars and may even have been at Waterloo? There is also a long-texted engraving, possibly the maker’s details, along the blade’s spin, but it is too faint to make it out. The blades original leather scabbard washer is still in place and this fits tightly to the one-piece, cast brass grip with its 28 rings and a single knuckle-bow bar guard. One edge is stamped the “B” and star French poinçon and another stamp I just can’t make out? On the other side it is stamped with the number 7 and a number I also can’t make out that maybe 70, that seems to have been struck through with3 lines? They were well known in Napoleons army as the ANIX, ANXI, and ANXIII for model years from 1800+ It would have originally had a leather covered scabbard with brass fittings, but sadly this is now missing. The Briquet Saber was a melee weapon used during the Napoleonic Wars of the late 1700’s and early 1800’s, including the battle of Waterloo in 1815. It is a short, slightly curved sword with a brass handle that was carried by most infantry units, by the artillery and the grenadiers, as well as the NCO’s, corporals and later even Napoleon’s Imperial Guard. The Briquet was first introduced in 1767, before the French Revolution, for the French grenadiers whose old swords had been too heavy and cumbersome. The new short-bladed sabre was instantly mocked for its short stature, and was named “Briquet”, a fire lighter, for its resemblance to the lighters used by the soldiers in the field. The name stuck, and became official in 1806. The Briquet was used as a practical and utilitarian tool, for example in clearing vegetation, but it was also an effective weapon in close combat. The blade measures 23.5” (59.6cm) long and the whole Briquet is 29” (73.6 cm) long. It weighs 1.1Kg. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Original Royal Navy Boatswains Bosun Whistle and 52\" Long Brass Chain - Named to N. NOONAN Here on offer is an original Royal Navy boatswains bosun whistle and 52” long brass chain, named to a N. NOONAN. The only markings stamped on the whistle are the ratings name: N. NOONAN. I can’t accurately date this example, but from others I have seen I would guess it was from the WW2 period or just after. It is in excellent condition and working order, with a very loud pitched whistle! It comes with its original 52” long brass chain attached. The whistle measures 4.5” (11.4cm) long and with the chain weighs 80g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Original RZM Hitler Youth Knife by E. & F. Hörster with HJ Armband owned by Heinrich Hass & two Rare 1938 Turnfest Breslau Entry Cards Here on offer is a really interesting original Hitler Youth grouping that is associated with a member named as Heinrich Hass and some documentation also relating to his sister Grete Hass. They where both from Sindligen am Main near Frankfurt. The group of items includes Heinrich’s original HJ knife and his HJ armband. What I find really interesting, are the two very rare cards that Heinrich and Grete acquired to get free entry to the famous Deutsches Turn-u. Sportfest at Breslau in 1938. This was held at the Hermann-Goring Sportsfield between the 23rd and 31st July 1938. The first German Turnfest (Gymnastics Festival) was held in Coburg in 1860. This special gymnastics sports week received an overwhelming response from various Turnverein (clubs) gymnastics club) which was growing at that time so that it began to be held regularly every five years. During the reign of Hitler Turnfest was recorded twice, in 1933 in Stuttgart and in 1938 in Breslau. The third was supposed to be held in 1943, but was later cancelled due to the outbreak of World War II. Any memorabilia from the 1938 Turnfest is rare to find and obtain a high premium. I have searched for examples of these cards/passes but cant find any on the Internet? I can only assume being paper, most where discarded after the event or perished during the war years. There is also a newspaper cutting of the words in German to Lili Marlen and a photo of Hitler inspecting the Hitler Youth, possibly including Heinrich himself? Now to the HJ knife itself: The nickel-plated hilt fittings are in good condition with the usual genuine loss of plating on the front and rear of the pommel where the scabbard strap has worn the plating off over the years of use. There is also some loss on the high points of the crossguard and the top of the pommel looks like it has been used as a hammer, so most of the plating has gone! The Bakelite grip plates are in perfect condition and are still held in place by the two-nickel rivets. The HJ diamond emblem is perfect and retains its enamel finish. It “wobbles” in the grip recess as genuine examples are supposed to do! The blade is the type without the motto and retains its original shape and edge. It looks like someone has run a small grinding wheel or file along the blade on both sides for some unknown reason? The blade itself is in good condition with no pitting or rust, just these weird grinding marks? It is the thicker blade version with a stepped ricasso that has the RZM logo and M7/36 stamped into it. M7/36 relates to the maker E. & F. Hörster, Solingen. The leather buffer pad is still in place. The excellent steel scabbard has been very professionally repainted at some point in its life, as many where and retains all the black paint finish. The original leather belt loop hanger and fastening strap and stud are still in place. The leather has aged and is dry with some age cracks and would benefit from some leather feed. The fastening strap is slightly fragile and I recommend that the popper is left unclipped and if closed, opened with care to avoid braking the strap itself. The blade measures 5.4” (13.6cm) long and the knife is 9.6” (24.5cm) in total length. Inserted in the scabbard it measures 10” (25.4cm) long. It weighs 290g. Now for the Armband: I am sure this is an original two-piece construction version and is in excellent undamaged condition, but is very grubby. I would be reluctant to try cleaning it as I am not sure how fixed the original dyes are? It measures 6.25” (16cm) wide and is 3.6” (9.2cm) wide. It is hard to find genuine examples of these HJ armbands these days and makes a great display piece in this collection/group. So for the price, you get an original HJ Knife, a genuine HJ Armband and some rare documentation/memorabilia. They came to me as a group and I have no reason to believe they have not been together for the last 80+ years! Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Original Small WW2 “Trench Art” RAF Spitfire Sweetheart Brooch Here on offer is a superb example of an original WW2 RAF “Trench Art” sweetheart brooch which is in the form of a metal RAF Spitfire fighter aircraft that still retains some aged patina to what looks like a silver or nickel alloy? It is thought that these brooches where true “WW2 Trench Art” possibly made from coins by German POW’s retained in the UK and sold to guards for chocolate and cigarettes. This small example is in great condition and retains its original “safety pin” that is soldered in place, but now swivels and is fragile. The brooch is 0.8” (2cm) long by 0.9” (2.2cm) wide and weighs 2g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Original Third Reich Issue of the SS educational Booklet - SS – LEITHEFT – April 1944 Many years ago I acquired a set of five original Third Reich issues of the SS educational periodical booklet: SS – LEITHEFT The five I have are late war 1944 issues, booklets 1 to 5, so January to May 1944. On offer here is issue - 10. JAHRGANG . HEFT 4, 1944 This translates to a 10th year issue for April 1944. They are also known as the “SS Leadership Magazine” and where published from 1934 to 1945. The goal of these educational periodicals was to teach the members of the SS (and Waffen-SS) the National Socialist ideology and also the ideology of the SS, the elite who watches over the purity of the German blood, German culture, the future of the German youth and the German way of life in general. The publisher was the SS-Hauptamt, the main office of the Reichsführer-SS Heinrich Himmler and the printing was done by M. Müller and Sohn in Berlin. This issue has 48 pages and there is some very minor staining to the edge on the pages inside. The front cover is in great condition and the centre double picture page has become detached from the staples but still sits firmly in the booklet. The booklet measures 6.3” (16.2cm) by 9” (22.7cm) and weighs 80g. SS periodicals are very hard to find and sought after items today. Please email me if you wish to have all five copies and I can apply some discount to the final price. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched.

Original Third Reich Issue of the SS educational Booklet - SS – LEITHEFT – February 1944 Many years ago I acquired a set of five original Third Reich issues of the SS educational periodical booklet: SS – LEITHEFT The five I have are late war 1944 issues, booklets 1 to 5, so January to May 1944. On offer here is issue - 10. JAHRGANG . HEFT 2, 1944 This translates to a 10th year issue for February 1944. They are also known as the “SS Leadership Magazine” and where published from 1934 to 1945. The goal of these educational periodicals was to teach the members of the SS (and Waffen-SS) the National Socialist ideology and also the ideology of the SS, the elite who watches over the purity of the German blood, German culture, the future of the German youth and the German way of life in general. The publisher was the SS-Hauptamt, the main office of the Reichsführer-SS Heinrich Himmler and the printing was done by M. Müller and Sohn in Berlin. PLEASE NOTE: This issue originally had pages 48 pages, but someone has removed two of the \"photo image\" pages 11/12 and 13/14, so I have reduced the price accordingly. There is some very minor staining to the edge on the pages inside. The front cover is in great condition and a couple of the picture pages are coming slightly detached inside. The booklet measures 6.3” (16.2cm) by 9” (22.7cm) and weighs 80g. SS periodicals are very hard to find and sought after items today. Please email me if you wish to have all five copies and I can apply some discount to the final price. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched.

Original Third Reich Issue of the SS educational Booklet - SS – LEITHEFT – January 1944 Many years ago I acquired a set of five original Third Reich issues of the SS educational periodical booklet: SS – LEITHEFT The five I have are late war 1944 issues, booklets 1 to 5, so January to May 1944. On offer here is issue - 10. JAHRGANG . HEFT 1, 1944 This translates to a 10th year issue for January 1944. They are also known as the “SS Leadership Magazine” and where published from 1934 to 1945. The goal of these educational periodicals was to teach the members of the SS (and Waffen-SS) the National Socialist ideology and also the ideology of the SS, the elite who watches over the purity of the German blood, German culture, the future of the German youth and the German way of life in general. The publisher was the SS-Hauptamt, the main office of the Reichsführer-SS Heinrich Himmler and the printing was done by M. Müller and Sohn in Berlin. This issue has 48 pages and there is some staining to the edge on the pages inside. The front cover has some scratch marks and the double centre page has come detached but still sits perfectly in the booklet. The booklet measures 6.3” (16.2cm) by 9” (22.7cm) and weighs 80g. These SS Booklets are very hard to find and are highly collectable items. Please email me if you are interested in all five copies and I will apply some discount to the final price. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched.

Original Third Reich Issue of the SS educational Booklet - SS – LEITHEFT – March 1944 Many years ago I acquired a set of five original Third Reich issues of the SS educational periodical booklet: SS – LEITHEFT The five I have are late war 1944 issues, booklets 1 to 5, so January to May 1944. On offer here is issue - 10. JAHRGANG . HEFT 3, 1944 This translates to a 10th year issue for March 1944. They are also known as the “SS Leadership Magazine” and where published from 1934 to 1945. The goal of these educational periodicals was to teach the members of the SS (and Waffen-SS) the National Socialist ideology and also the ideology of the SS, the elite who watches over the purity of the German blood, German culture, the future of the German youth and the German way of life in general. The publisher was the SS-Hauptamt, the main office of the Reichsführer-SS Heinrich Himmler and the printing was done by M. Müller and Sohn in Berlin. This issue has 48 pages and there is some very minor staining to the edge on the pages inside. The front cover is in great condition and all the pages are still firmly fixed in place. The booklet measures 6.3” (16.2cm) by 9” (22.7cm) and weighs 80g. SS periodicals are very hard to find and sought after items today. Please email me if you wish to have all five copies and I can apply some discount to the final price. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched.

Original Third Reich Issue of the SS educational Booklet - SS – LEITHEFT – May 1944 Many years ago I acquired a set of five original Third Reich issues of the SS educational periodical booklet: SS – LEITHEFT The five I have are late war 1944 issues, booklets 1 to 5, so January to May 1944. On offer here is issue - 10. JAHRGANG . HEFT 5, 1944 This translates to a 10th year issue for May 1944. They are also known as the “SS Leadership Magazine” and where published from 1934 to 1945. The goal of these educational periodicals was to teach the members of the SS (and Waffen-SS) the National Socialist ideology and also the ideology of the SS, the elite who watches over the purity of the German blood, German culture, the future of the German youth and the German way of life in general. The publisher was the SS-Hauptamt, the main office of the Reichsführer-SS Heinrich Himmler and the printing was done by M. Müller and Sohn in Berlin. This issue has 48 pages and there is some very minor staining to the edge on the pages inside. The front cover is in good condition with some slight tears to the edge. The centre double picture page has become detached from the staples but still sits firmly in the booklet. The booklet measures 6.3” (16.2cm) by 9” (22.7cm) and weighs 80g. SS periodicals are very hard to find and sought after items today. Please email me if you wish to have all five copies and I can apply some discount to the final price. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched.

Original U.S. Civil War Unidentified Confederate CSA Soldier in Uniform - “Ninth Plate” Tintype Here on offer is an original U.S. Civil War Confederate soldier “ninth plate” framed tintype. This framed \"ninth plate\" (2 x 2.5 inch) tintype portrait shows an unidentified young Confederate States of America, CSA soldier, in uniform with his cap. The image has been hand-coloured, with pink face cheeks and dark highlights to the neck collar tabs and cap. The image is behind glass and held in place by an ornate gilt brass inner frame, that is embossed with intricate designs and surrounded by a thin frame made from a velvet material. The outer frame is made from leather covered wood that is moulded on back with decorative designs. There is a small ring attached to the top so it can be hung up. The tintype surface does show a lot of emulsion crazing but the image of the soldier still displays very well. Tintypes, originally known as or ferrotypes or melainotypes, were invented in the 1850s and continued to be produced into the 20th century. The photographic emulsion was applied directly to a thin sheet of iron coated with a dark lacquer or enamel, which produced a unique positive image. Like the ambrotype, tintypes were often hand-coloured. Customers purchased cases, frames, or paper envelopes to protect and display their images. Primarily used for portraiture, each photo is a unique camera-exposed image and was available in the following standard-sizes. - Imperial or Mammoth Plate - Larger than 6.5 x 8.5 inches - Whole Plate - 6.5 x 8.5 inches - Half Plate - 4.25 x 5.5 inches - Quarter Plate - 3.25 x 4.25 inches - Sixth Plate - 2.75 x 3.25 inches - Ninth Plate - 2 x 2.5 inches - Sixteenth Plate - 1.5 x 1.75 inches The most common size was the sixth plate, so this ninth plate image is a less commonly encountered size. The frame containing the tin type measures 2.9” (7.5cm) by 2.5” (6.2cm) and it weighs 37g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Many thanks for taking the time to look.

Original U.S. WWI Model 1918 Mark 1 Trench Knife by L.F. & C with Theatre Made Leather Scabbard Here on offer is an excellent original U.S. WWI Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife by L.F. & C with theatre made leather scabbard. Some history relating to these knives: The U.S. Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife was the second major Knuckle Knife to be officially adopted and issued to the US military. It was developed for use in the horrific trench warfare that typified the stalemate on the Western Front during the latter part of World War One and saw use not only there, but during World War Two as well. The knife was manufactured in the United States by Henry Disston & Sons (H.D. & S.) as well as Landers, Frary & Clark (L.F. & C.) and Oneida Community Ltd (O.C.L.). The knives were also produced in France and are marked with the usual 1918 and US marks, as well as Au Lion on the blade. Whether this mark was a maker’s mark or simply a motto is not known. The U.S. M-1918 Mark I Trench Knife is easily identifiable due to its large brass knuckle style guard and grip. The brass grips were marked U.S. 1918 and with the makers name or initials. As originally issued, the knives were entirely blackened; both the blades and the brass knuckle hilts. These knives remained in use with the US military, classified as limited standard (secondary issue) through January of 1945, when the knives were officially classified as obsolete. As originally issued, the knives were carried in a blued sheet steel scabbard that was typically maker marked, and was equipped with a pair of wire tabs that were intended to engage the US pistol web belt in use at that time. Many of the knives issued during World War II ended up in substitute leather scabbards of various designs and styles, many of which were theatre made. This great example of the U.S. Model 1918 Mk I Trench Knife offered here is in great condition. The knife was produced by the Landers, Frary & Clark company of New Britain, CT. L.F. & C. was established in 1865 and produced a wide variety of housewares, cutlery and event appliances. Many of their products were marketed under the trade name Universal. The products of L.F. & C. included everything from scales, mousetraps and ice skates to electric ranges and toasters. L.F. & C. also produced the triangular blade US M-1917 Trench Knife as well. The assets of the L.F. & C. Company, were purchased by General Electric in 1965. This Mark I Trench Knife is clearly marked in two lines on the front of the brass grip: U. S. 1918 L. F. & C – 1918 The brass grip and knuckle guard retain about 20% of their original blackened finish, on the edges and areas that didn’t get rubbed. The grip has a lovely un-cleaned deep, dark bronze patina. The blackened steel dagger blade is smooth and rust free and has lost nearly all of the original blackened finish, there is just some on the thick edges of the ricasso. It also still retains its original brown scabbard “buffer” washer. Although it don’t have its original metal scabbard, it does have a custom-made theatre dark brown leather scabbard, that has been with this knife for many years. I imagine this was made for its use during WW2, as this seemed to be the preference of many American soldiers at the time. This skilfully made example still retains all its original stitching and fixing rivets. It even still has its top retaining leather strap and press fastener. The leather is quite stiff and acts as a perfect scabbard, with a large belt slot cut in the top. It’s a work of art in its own right! This is a highly collectible WW1 and WW2 era US trench knife, and would make a fantastic addition to any military edged weapons collection. These brass D guard knuckle knives always make a great centrepiece to any military knife display and certainly draw attention due to their size and fierce appearance. The knife measures 11.25” (28.6cm) long and the blade measures 6.4” (16.2cm) long and 1” (2.5cm) wide at the ricasso. With the scabbard it weighs 528g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Original Unissued German 1st Model Railway Dagger Portepee Here on offer is an original mint/unissued German 1st Model Railway dagger portepee/knot. I am selling this on behalf of a local collector who acquired it from the renowned military dealer, Johnson Militaria back in 2015. According to the paperwork that came with the portepee, it was located in a former uniform shop along with other uniform items. Photos of the original paperwork are shown for reference and can be provided with the portepee if required, without the buyers details This original unissued 42cm portepee features an aluminium bullion, cord/slide/stem/crown flecked with a purple aluminium bullion crown/acorn, complete with a purple velvet acorn insert. It still retains the original silk thread that holds the cord in a folded position. It originally cost $450 + $20 P&P approximately £375, but is being offered at only £300, which is a bargain for such a rare portepee. It 42cm long and weighs 40g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Original Unissued RAF Floating Knife and Can Opener by Joseph Rodgers of Sheffield Here on offer is a near mint example of an unissued RAF floating knife with can opener and flat screwdriver that is still in its original outer clear plastic package with the NATO Stock Number (NSN) barcode, circa 1970. The NSN is 4220-99-425-9731. I believe this is part of the RAF issue dinghy kit for use when ditching in the sea. The knife and sheath are attached to a bright orange patch that can be attached to the relevant piece of equipment, i.e. a dinghy. The snap strap at the top doesn\'t seem to fasten correctly, but this is how it was made? The stainless steel blade has the maker’s name: JOSEPH RODGERS SHEFFIELD ENGLAND and their maker’s marks, along with a patent no. 904434. The blade measures 2.75” (7cm) long and the knife is 6.2” (15.5cm). It weighs in the holder 95g Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Original Victorian Period Selepe Zulu War Battle-Axe Here on offer is a fine example of an original Victorian period Zulu War Selepe battle-axe. I believe this type of battle-axe is traditionally known as a Selepe and was carried in the left hand behind a cowhide shield and the short stabbing Iklwa spear was carried in the right hand. A number of these axe’s where brought back as souvenirs by British Soldier\'s at the end of the Anglo-Zulu wars around 1889. The “T” shaped axe blade and shaft have been hand forged from one piece of solid iron. The main shaft has a checkered and geometric tribal decoration on both sides. The axe blade has a semi circular cutting edge. The 17” shaft has been carved from a native African hardwood. It has a bulbous head at the top through which the iron shaft has been inserted and hammered flat at the back to hold it in place. The very top of the shaft has a deep cut serrated pattern, possibly just for decoration? I have heard that Zulu metal workers were feared outcasts said to quench their spears in human fat! The quality of this axe indicates that it was made for a person of some importance. The wooden shaft measures 24.5” (62cm) long and the blade 9.25” (23.5cm) tip to tip. It weighs 430g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Original Vintage Skull & Crossbones Car Badge by J.R. Gaunt of London c1960’s Here on offer is a genuine vintage Skull & Crossbones Car Badge by J.R. Gaunt of London, circa 1960’s. The round car badge is made from heavy chrome plated brass metal and has the image of a skull & crossbones in the centre and an ornate crown and wheel one the top. The front at the base of the badge by the fixing holes, it has the maker’s name: J.R. GAUNT LONDON MADE IN ENGLAND Someone in its life has started to drill an additional hole just over the maker’s name, which doesn’t distract from the image or appeal of the badge. The badge is in great condition, just some minor pitting to the back and very slight wear to the chrome on the nostrils of the skull. I am not sure if this badge was associated with any particular organisation, but it appears that ‘Mods’ liked them back in the 1960’s and some were fitted to scooters. The car badge measures 3.2” (7.8cm) diameter and weighs 220g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Original Watercolour of a soldier on Horseback of the Kings Troop Royal Horse Artillery by Ken Smith Here on offer is an impressive original watercolour of a soldier of The Kings Troop Royal Horse Artillery, on horseback, by Ken Smith who lives in Ightham, Kent, England. The striking image of the soldier and horse, is signed by the artist, K SMITH 1.99 in the bottom right hand corner. There is also a white label on the back with Ken Smiths details. The gild and glass fronted frame is 11.6” (29.5cm) by 9.6” (24.5cm) and weighs 535g. The painting is in perfect condition, there is just some gilt missing from the raised edge of the frame. The King's Troop, Royal Horse Artillery, is a ceremonial unit of the British Army, quartered at Woolwich. It is a mounted unit and all of its soldiers are trained to care for and drive teams of six horses, each team pulling a First World War-era QF 13-pounder gun; six teams are used in the unit's Musical Drive. The Troop's duties include firing salutes on royal and state occasions, participation in parades, and the duties of the King's Life Guard at Horse Guards for one month each year. The unit provides the gun carriage and team of black horses for state funerals. The unit is most often seen providing gun salutes on state occasions in Hyde Park, and Green Park in London. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Original WW1 British Army Loyal North Lancashire Regiment Cap Badge Here on offer is an original WW1 British Army Loyal North Lancashire Regiment Cap Badge. The upper crown section appears to have been resoldered to the lower brass section, but the badge detail is in excellent condition and it still displays very well. I am happy to combine postage on multiple items. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Original WW1 British Army Manchester Regiment Cap Badge, Here on offer is an original WW1 British Army Manchester Regiment Cap Badge, which is in excellent condition. I am happy to combine postage on multiple items. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Original WW1 British Army North Staffordshire (Stafford) Regiment Cap Badge Here on offer is an original WW1 British Army North Staffordshire (Stafford) Regiment Cap Badge. I am happy to combine postage on multiple items. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Original WW1 British No5 Mk1 Mills Inert Hand Grenade Dated 1916 Here on offer is an excellent example of an inert original WW1 British No5 Mk1 Mills Hand Grenade Dated 1916. This is not one of those metal detector or French grenades that have been in the ground for 100 years, it’s a genuine example that survived WW1 to be deactivated and kept for historical interest. It actually makes a great desk display item or paperweight! It has a lovely dark patina finish to the metal and the only corrosion of the metal is on the steel fly off lever. My understanding is that the No. 5 Mk. 1 was the first version of the grenade, first being issued in May 1915 and entered general issue when mass production caught up a year later in 1916. The explosive was filled through a small circular brass screw plug on the upper half and the detonator assembly was inserted into the centre tube of the mills through the bottom of the grenade body via the base plug. The explosive and detonator have been removed in the past from this example, but it still retains the original striker and spring that is held in ‘tension’ through the middle by the curved steel metal lever that is held down on the lugs (ears) located on the top of the grenade body, via the safety pin. The front of the main body has the letter “W” stamped on it. I must point out that I removed the safety pin and lever to take pictures of the components, and believe me, the striker shot out of the base like a rocket and it took two of us to compress the spring back into place! The brass is plug is stamped No5 Mk1, 10/16 which refers to October 1916, when it was made. There is also an oval makers mark with C.A.V stamped in the centre. I believe C.A.V stands for C.A.Vandervell & Co. of Warple Way, Acton Vale, London W3. It is also light stamped with the British Army ‘crows foot’ mark. PLEASE NOTE: This item is free from explosives (FFE and contains no explosive elements or parts thereof. It measures 3.5” (9cm) high and about 2.25” (5.8cm) diameter around the body. It weighs 496g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Original WW1 German P08 Luger Hard Shell Leather Holster by R. Nagel & Co. 1914 Here on offer is an original WW1 German P08 luger hard shell leather holster by R. Nagel & Co, Bielefeld, Germany, dated 1914. The very dark brown/black hard shell leather holster is stamped on the front with the maker’s details and date, which are: R. NAGEL & Co. BIELEFELD 1914 It retains both original belt loops, which are now flat against the case and all the stitching is strong and secure. It still retains its original closure strap, which now shows signs of flaking and cracking to the top surface and needs to be treated with care, but still works. The take down tool pouch that was originally stitched inside the lid, has been removed at some point in its service life. Apart from this the holster is in excellent original condition. It measures 9.4” (24cm) long and 7.5” (19cm) wide and weighs 300g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Original WW1 Miniature British Medals - Mons 1914 Star & Bar, War, Victory and Special Constabulary, Mounted on a Pin Bar Here on offer is an excellent set of ORIGINAL British WWI miniature medals. They are made up of the; Mons 1914 Star (with 5th Aug – 22nd Nov. 1914 bar), War, Victory and Special Constabulary medals with their correct ribbons sewn onto a medal pin bar. They come inside a blue case which is actually for a gents dress set, not medals, but that is how they came into my possession so I am selling them with it. The silver War medal has an aged dark patina but they are all in excellent original condition and a truly genuine set of WW1 medals that have been worn with pride. The ribbon colours are crisp and bright and have been protected in the case. The case measures 3.4” (8.7cm) by 2.75” (7cm) by 0.75” (2cm) and weighs 80g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched.

Original WW1 Miniature British War & Victory Medals Mounted on a Pin Bar Here on offer is an excellent set of ORIGINAL British WWI miniature medals. They are made up of the; War and Victory medals with their correct ribbons sewn onto a medal pin bar. They come with a later period silk lined cardboard case. Both medals are in truly excellent condition. The silver War medal now has an beautiful dark patina finish and Victory medal retains all its gilt finish. The ribbon colours are crisp and bright and have been protected in the case. The case measures 2.75” (7cm) by 2.2” (5.5cm) by 0.8” (2.2cm) and with the medals weighs 40g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Original WW1 Miniature British War & Victory Medals Mounted on a Pin Bar and with Case Here on offer is an excellent set of ORIGINAL British WWI miniature medals. They are made up of the; War and Victory medals with their correct ribbons sewn onto a medal pin bar. They come with a blue leatherette case that has the jeweller’s name: W. O. LEWIS of Birmingham, printed in gold inside the lid. Both medals are in truly excellent condition. The silver War medal now has an beautiful dark patina finish and Victory medal retains all its gilt finish. The ribbon colours are crisp and bright and have been protected in the case. The case measures 2.25” (5.7cm) by 2” (5cm) by 0.75” (1.8cm) and with the medals weighs 34g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Original WW1 photograph of the 1st Riding Squad of the Royal Engineers at Aldershot in 1916 Here on offer is an original large WW1 photograph of the 1st Riding Squad of the Royal Engineers at Aldershot in 1916. It shows 10 Royal Engineers sitting astride their horses whilst training at Aldershot, England in 1916. One of the very happy soldier’s has an * marked below his horse and I assume this identifies him as “dad” as written on the back of the photo. Sadly there is no name associated with “dad” so I can’t identify him. I can’t find any direct reference to the 1st Riding Squad (no72) in the Royal Engineers. I assume they where being trained to manage their horse’s that where primarily used to pull wagons of supplies, eqiment and artillery during WW1. The original photo seems to have been mounted on to a form card that now shows some edge damage at both ends. It measures 10.6” (27cm) by 4.6” (11.5cm). It weighs 42g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Original WW1 Royal Engineers Silver and Enamel Sweetheart “Badge” Ring Here on offer is an original WW1 Royal Engineers silver and enamel sweetheart “badge” ring. The ring is not hallmarked but tests as 925-grade silver and depicts a finely detailed miniature coloured enamel Royal Engineers badge. The ring size is a UK “P” or US “7” and the badge measures just 0.5” (1.3cm) high. I am happy to combine postage on multiple items. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Original WW1 Souvenir 0.303 Bullet Pencil from YPRES Here on offer is an original WW1 souvenir 0.303 bullet pencil from YPRES, France. The 0.303 bullet pencil comprises of a short red pencil fixed inside a silver bullet, which tests as 925 grade silver, but may just be a thick silver plate? This fits VERY tightly into the neck of the brass (fired) cartridge case. You have to gently wiggle the bullet to get it free from the case. On the front is a small brass plaque depicting the arms of \'YPRES”, which retains good detail. The base of the fired cartridge case is inscribed ‘C * * B’, which I can’t identify. There is a small dent on the case near the top and the pencil shows considerable use. With the pencil inserted, it measures 3.4” (8.6cm) long and weighs 16g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Original WW1 ‘FUMSUP’ & TOUCH WOOD Soldier’s Lucking Gold Plated Charm Here on offer is an original WW1 ‘FUMSUP’ and TOUCH WOOD soldiers lucky Gold Plated charm. These charms were given to WW1 soldiers as a “Good Luck” token that could be carried with them into battle. They come in all sorts of types and this one has a lovely Gold Plated body with moving arms (with Thumbs UP) and a woodenhead, so the soldier could ‘Touch Wood’ for luck before a battle. A wire goes through the head allowing it to swivel and is folded into a loop at the top so it can be attached to a chain. The hollow metal body is in good original condition, with a slight depression on the back. The egg shaped woodenhead is still a solid piece of wood, with no cracks, but it has lost the painted eyes and nose it would have had originally, through usage. I can imagine a poor soldier rubbing the head for luck before having to endure the horrors of the battles of WW1. The charm measures 1.2” (3cm) long and 0.4” (1cm) wide across the arms. It weighs 1.7g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Original WW1 ‘FUMSUP’ & TOUCH WOOD Soldier’s Lucking Gold Plated Charm dated to 1914 Here on offer is an original WW1 ‘FUMSUP’ and TOUCH WOOD soldiers lucky Gold Plated charm. These charms were given to WW1 soldiers as a “Good Luck” token that could be carried with them into battle. They come in all sorts of types and this one has a lovely Gold Plated body with moving arms (with Thumbs UP) and a woodenhead, so the soldier could ‘Touch Wood’ for luck before a battle. On the front of the body is stamped the word ‘FUMSUP’ and on the back is an Rd No. 636612, which when the Registration Numbers are checked, dates this charm to 1914, the beginning of WW1. A wire goes through the head allowing it to swivel and is folded into a loop at the top so it can be attached to a chain. The hollow metal body is in great original condition, with just one dent where the left hand rests against the body. The nice woodenhead still has its nose, mouth and eyes, albeit they are rubbed through use over the years. On the back of the woodenhead you can just make out the words: “TOUCH WOOD”. The charm measures 1.2” (3cm) long and 0.4” (1cm) wide across the arms. It weighs 1.7g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Original WW1 ‘FUMSUP’ & TOUCH WOOD Soldier’s Lucking Silver Charm dated to 1914 Here on offer is an original WW1 ‘FUMSUP’ and TOUCH WOOD soldiers lucky silver charm. These charms were given to WW1 soldiers as a Good Luck token, that could be carried with them into battle. They come in all sorts of types and this one has a lovely silver body with moving arms (with Thumbs UP) and a woodenhead, so the soldier could ‘Touch Wood’ for luck before a battle. On the front of the body is stamped the word ‘FUMSUP’ and on the back is an Rd No. 636612, which when the Registration Numbers are checked, dates this charm to 1914, the beginning of WW1. A wire goes through the head allowing it to swivel and is folded into a loop at the top so it can be attached to a chain. The hollow silver body is in great original condition, with no dents and the head still has its nose, mouth and eyes, albeit they are rubbed through use and hard to make out. The charm measures 1.3” (3.5cm) long and 0.4” (1.1cm) wide across the arms. It weighs 2g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Original WW1 ‘FUMSUP’ & TOUCH WOOD Soldier’s Lucky Gold Plated Charm Here on offer is an original WW1 ‘FUMSUP’ and TOUCH WOOD soldiers lucky Gold Plated charm. These charms were given to WW1 soldiers as a “Good Luck” token that could be carried with them into battle. They come in all sorts of types and this one has a lovely Gold Plated body with moving arms, with detailed fingers and Thumbs UP. It is fitted with a woodenhead, so the soldier could ‘Touch Wood’ for luck before a battle. A wire goes through the head allowing it to swivel and is folded into a loop at the top so it can be attached to a chain. The hollow metal body is in excellent original condition. The egg shaped woodenhead is still a solid piece of wood, with no cracks, but it has lost the painted eyes and nose it would have had originally, through usage. I can imagine a poor soldier rubbing the head for luck before having to endure the horrors of the battles of WW1. The charm measures 1.2” (3cm) long and 0.4” (1cm) wide across the arms. It weighs 1.7g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Original WW1 ‘FUMSUP’ & TOUCH WOOD Soldier’s Lucky Gold Plated Charm with Painted Face Here on offer is an original WW1 ‘FUMSUP’ and TOUCH WOOD soldiers lucky Gold Plated charm, that amazingly still has its painted face! These charms were given to WW1 soldiers, as a “Good Luck” token that could be carried with them into battle. They come in all sorts of types and this one has a lovely Gold Plated body with moving arms (with Thumbs UP) and a woodenhead, so the soldier could ‘Touch Wood’ for luck before a battle. A wire goes through the head allowing it to swivel and is folded into a loop at the top so it can be attached to a chain. The hollow metal body is in good original condition. The egg shaped woodenhead is still a solid piece of wood, with no cracks and amazingly it still has the painted eyes and nose, which is very rare to find. The charm measures 1.2” (3cm) long and 0.4” (1cm) wide across the arms. It weighs 1.7g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Original WW2 1st Pattern FS Fighting Knife by Wilkinson Sword Here on offer is a rare and original WW2 1st Pattern (Fairbairn Sykes) FS fighting knife by Wilkinson Sword. It comes with its original early style 1st pattern “wingless” scabbard that has also been converted at some point in time, to allow it to act as a “combat boot knife”. The brass hilt still retains its original nickel finish along with the coarse knurled finish to the grip. The assembly vice marks are still visible to the top two sides of the pommel, where the tang was tightened up to form a secure fit of the blade to the hilt. It is fitted with the correct 2” wide distinctive “S” oval wave shaped cross guard that shows some age loss to the nickel finish. Its double-edged dagger blade with medial ridge measures 6.4” (16.cm) in length and shows some signs of sharpening and greying to the finish, but no rust or pitting. I believe the blade lengths of these FS knives did vary in manufacture, as they were individually hand ground. This one still retains a sharp tip to the blade. I have no doubt this knife has been used in anger during WW2 as the blade has been sharpened a number of times for combat. The blade ricasso is marked with etched panels, 'Wilkinson Sword Co Ltd London' on one side and on the other, 'The FS Fighting Knife'. It is complete with original 1st Pattern dark brown leather scabbard with brass chape held firmly in place with a metal staple on the back. The portion of the leather integral belt loop and press-stud fastener have been removed at some point. You can see this was expertly done where the leather was cut straight across, just inside the top of the scabbard throat. I have seen this done on other FS knifes where they were effectively used more as a boot knife with easy removal of the knife in ‘silent’ combat conditions. Some soldiers didn’t like the press-stud fastener as it would make a loud ‘click’ when unclipped. These where later replaced by the elastic straps on later versions of the FS knife. It is becoming increasingly harder to find these early genuine examples and this one comes from my private collection of FS Knifes. The blade measures 6.4” (16.1cm) long and the knife is 11.4” (29cm) in total length. It weighs 275g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Original WW2 British Army Gloucestershire Regiment Cap Badge Here on offer is an original WW2 British Army Gloucestershire Regiment Cap Badge, which is in excellent condition. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Original WW2 British Army Hampshire Regiment Cap Badge Here on offer is an original WW2 British Army Hampshire Regiment Cap Badge, which is in excellent condition. I am happy to combine postage on multiple items. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Original WW2 British Army Northamptonshire Regiment Cap Badge Here on offer is an original WW2 British Army Northamptonshire Regiment Cap Badge, which is in excellent condition. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. I am happy to combine postage on multiple orders. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

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Original WW2 DAF (Deutsche Arbeitsfront) German Workers Syndicate Members ID Book to Anton Kreissl – 1940 to 1945 Here on offer is an original DAF (Deutsche Arbeits Front) German labour front workers syndicate members book. It is a small red-marbled coloured hardback book with a red linen spine and 16 pages. On the front it has embossed in gold, the German DAF symbol, a Swastika inside a \'cog\' wheel. Above the symbol is and a small square paper label with what I think is the name \"Anton Kreissl\" which is hand written in Gothic German, so not easy to read? On the back cover is another handwritten label with his name and also Bohnn, which I believe stands for the German City of Bonn. There is another word, which I can’t make out, possibly as town reference? On the first page it shows Anton was born on the 4th January 1880 and was issued with this DAF book on 1st August 1938, so he was 58 when he joined. It has what appear to be ‘die deutche arbeitsfront’ (German Labourfront) payment stamps, with Swastikas, in yellow, orange, green, mauve and blue on pages 7 to 9, that cover his membership for the years August 1940 through to September 1944. Then there is a large blue printed ‘discharge’ stamp that covers the period 1st September 1944 to 31st December 1944. The book is in excellent original condition and covers the full WW2 service period, of a man who was 65 when he finished his term! The book measures 6” (15cm) by 4.2” (10.6cm). Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Original WW2 Double Proofed Hitler Youth Knife with Motto by Wilhelm Halbach – “Christmas Tree” Logo and RZM M7/35 Here on offer is an original mid period original WW2 German double proofed Hitler Youth knife with motto by a rare to find maker, Wilhelm Halbach. The blade is marked with their “Christmas Tree” logo and RZM M7/35. These transitional knives are becoming scarce to find and were made for a very short period before the issues over the right of the manufacturers to host their company logo’s on blades came to a head and was unfortunately lost to the Reich quality control authority (R.Z.M.). The Wilhelm Halbach Stahlwarenfabrik company was founded in 1928. It registered with the Solingen authorities on March 3, 1931. The company was located on Scheidter Straße 8 in 1933. Come the Third Reich era, Halbach made HJ knives and SA/NSKK daggers, though are extremely rare. In the 1950 advertisement above, the company manufactured: cutlery, straight razors, scissors, professional, household and pocket knives. In the 1970s the company moved to Schlagbaumer Straß, then Schlachthof Straße 18 in 1983 and Mangenberger Straße 289 in 2000. The business was later acquired by Manfred Knott, who renamed it: \"Wilhelm Halbach, Inhaber Manfred Knott.\" The company continues to manufacture: scissors, nail files and nail clippers in a workshop on Untenhöhscheid 12 in Solingen. Now on this knife, the nickel-plated hilt fittings show some loss of plating and tarnishing especially where the strap has rubbed the surface and the curved section of the quillion. The Bakelite grip plates are in excellent undamaged condition and are still held in place by the two original nickel dome headed rivets. The HJ diamond emblem is also in great condition with just some age-related surface scratches to the enamel. The blade is the version with a stepped ricasso and with a full blade motto “Blut und Ehre!”. The motto is now faint to see, but is visible when you angle the blade in the light. It still has a bright finish with scratch marks and some light age pitting and staining in a couple of areas. The blade shape is good and the cutting edge just shows some very light sharpening. The tip has some light dings to the edge. The reverse shows the double proof marks, one being a faint impressed mark for the seldom seen “Christmas Tree” logo, surrounded with the words GESETZL GESCHUTZT, for Wilhelm Halbach. Below this is etched a RZM circle with the code M7/35. The leather buffer pad is still in place. The steel scabbard has one tiny dent on the back and shows considerable loss of paint to the finish. The leather belt loop hanger and fastening strap and stud are still in place and working order. It does show some age wear and the strap is dry and fragile now. On the reverse of the back strap, you can just make out the stamped maker’s mark, being LFS set across an oak leaf. It appears it is rare to find a strap with a maker’s mark, but I can’t find any reference so the makers name? The blade measures 5.5” (13.9cm) long and the knife is 9.6” (24.2cm) in total length. Inserted in the scabbard it measures 9.9” (25.3cm) long. It weighs 325g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition that complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Original WW2 era British Territorial Army (TA) Silver Lapel Badge – Service No. 166759 Here on offer is an original WW2 era British Territorial Army (TA) silver lapel badge, stamped with a service no. 166759. This badge feels, looks and test as 925 grade silver and has the image of the TA crest with a King’s crown on the front. On the back it has the buttonhole fixing that is stamped with the TA service no. 166759. It is in excellent undamaged condition. The front measures 0.9” (2.5cm) high by 0.6” (1.5cm) and weighs 3.5g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Many thanks for taking the time to look.

Original WW2 German 1944 SS Pocket Diary - Der Soldatenfreund – With Entries and Named to an SS- Unterscharfuhrer Here on offer is a scarce original example of a WW2 German 1944 SS Pocket Diary, called “Der Soldatenfreund” that translates to “The Soldiers Friend”. This 5” x 3” pocket diary has been “loved” and well used the owner and contains various entries and notes along with some personal information. I must stress that although it seems to be complete with all its pages, a lot of pages have been held in place with strips of period clear tape. This has now become dry, losing its adessive qualities, so some of the pages are very close to becoming detached! PLEASE NOTE: It needs to be treated with the greatest care to ensure it stays together, so do not hold the pages fully open or they will pull away from the spine and become loose! The black outside covers are rubbed and have some creases. In my opinion this is a museum quality piece and possibly warrants a professional book binder restoring and stabilising it for the future? I have struggled to translate the handwritten German text, but it appears to have been owned and used by an SS-Unterscharfuhrer named Spitzhuttl with a SS service number 25405C. The rank of SS-Unterscharfuhrer was a non-commissioned officer, SS-Junior section leader, equivalent to a British Corporal, I believe. The calendar section has spaces for notes for all the dates in 1944 and this example contains various random hand written entries up to and including April 1944, with some images of what look like map symbols, maybe from a map reading course? Inside the front cover there is a Himmler portrait and printed dedication. The rear part of the diary is a reference section, with many colour plates. It also has a colour foldout map with mainly Europe on one side and the whole world on the other. There is one small tear on the left-hand side. This is a museum quality piece that albeit in a delicate condition it is extremely rare to find complete with the owner’s details and a lot of information that still warrants translating. It measures approximately 5” (12.7cm) high by 3” (7.7cm) wide and 0.6” (1.4cm) thick. It weighs 96g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Original WW2 German Afrika Korps - Luftwaffe Breast Eagle and National Tricolour Cockade Here on offer is a British veteran “bring back”, original Luftwaffe Afrika Korps Breast Eagle NCO’s insignia and National Tricolour Cockade. I was told they were removed from a damaged Afrika Korps Luftwaffe NCO/EM Visored Field Cap. The breast eagle is formed on tan-coloured cotton with a machine embroidered silver-grey Luftwaffe eagle, clutching a swastika. The Eagle was not trimmed but embroidered on triangular cotton, with the edged folded before stitched by machine. The tri-coloured cockade also seems to be machine-embroidered or possibly machine woven. Afrika Korps The Afrika Korps was formed on 11th January 1941, which was led by one WW2 German favourite generals, Erwin Rommel, who was put in command on the 11th of February 1941. Jagdgesschwader 27 (JG 27) was the fighter wing of the Luftwaffe during WW2, the wing was given the name “Africa” which served in North African Campaign from April 1941 – September 1942. The unit fought in every major theatre in which the Wehrmacht operated. The insignia are in great condition with just some fraying to the tips of the triangular cotton on the breast eagle. The breast eagle measures 3.7” (9.5cm) wide and the cockade is 1.1” (2.7cm) diameter. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Original WW2 German Deluxe Hangers for a 2nd Pattern Luftwaffe Dagger Here on offer is a beautiful pair of original WW2 German Deluxe Hangers for a 2nd Pattern Luftwaffe Dagger. All the deluxe metal fittings (top clip, buckles, sliders and scabbard clips) feature raised oak leaves and the top and lower clips have the addition of acorns. They all have a lovely dulled gilt/grey finish with aged patina and the detail of the raised detail is excellent. On the reverse of the top clips it has the RZM image in an opened bottom circle with the reference U.E.10 and the D.R.G.M. mark. The only reference I can find to the U.E.10 mark is as follows. Apparently the “U.E.” indicates Uniformeffekten Erlaubnisschein (Uniform Accessories Licence) and the “10” indicates the maker’s numerical code. Sadly no listing of the U.E. codes is known to exist. The lower clips each have the D.R.G.M. mark on the reverse. All the spring clips are in full working order. The fabric hangers are in excellent condition with mauve/grey fronts and sewn silver stripes. The reverse of the hangers is a dark-grey/mauve velvet, with some slight rubbing marks at the top where they attach to the clip. The straps are fixed to the top clip by being stitched on the very top edge. An excellent set of original deluxe hangers that can only enhance any 2nd Pattern Luftwaffe Dagger. They measure 9.5” (24cm) from the tip of the top clip to the end of the scabbard clip on the long strap and they weigh 90g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Original WW2 German Deluxe Hangers for a 2nd Pattern Luftwaffe Dagger Here on offer is a beautiful pair of original WW2 German Deluxe Hangers for a 2nd Pattern Luftwaffe Dagger. All the deluxe metal fittings (top clip, buckles, sliders and scabbard clips) feature raised oak leaves and the top and lower clips have the addition of acorns. They all have a lovely dulled gilt/grey finish with aged patina and the detail of the raised detail is excellent. On the reverse of the top clips it has the RZM image in an opened bottom circle with the reference U.E.10 and the D.R.G.M. mark. The only reference I can find to the U.E.10 mark is as follows. Apparently the “U.E.” indicates Uniformeffekten Erlaubnisschein (Uniform Accessories Licence) and the “10” indicates the maker’s numerical code. Sadly no listing of the U.E. codes is known to exist. The lower clips each have the D.R.G.M. mark on the reverse. All the spring clips are in full working order. The fabric hangers are in excellent condition with mauve/grey fronts and sewn silver stripes. The reverse of the hangers is a dark-grey/mauve velvet, with some slight rubbing marks at the top where they attach to the clip. The straps are fixed to the top clip by being stitched on the very top edge. An excellent set of original deluxe hangers that can only enhance any 2nd Pattern Luftwaffe Dagger. They measure 11” (28cm) from the tip of the top clip to the end of the scabbard clip on the long strap and they weigh 90g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Original WW2 German Deluxe Hangers for a 2nd Pattern Luftwaffe Dagger Here on offer is a beautiful pair of original WW2 German Deluxe Hangers for a 2nd Pattern Luftwaffe Dagger. All the deluxe metal fittings (top clip, buckles, sliders and scabbard clips) feature raised oak leaves and the top and lower clips have the addition of acorns. They all have a lovely dulled gilt/grey finish with aged patina and the detail of the raised detail is excellent. On the reverse of the top clips it has the RZM image in an opened bottom circle with the reference U.E.10 and the D.R.G.M. mark. The only reference I can find to the U.E.10 mark is as follows. Apparently the “U.E.” indicates Uniformeffekten Erlaubnisschein (Uniform Accessories Licence) and the “10” indicates the maker’s numerical code. Sadly no listing of the U.E. codes is known to exist. The lower clips each have the D.R.G.M. mark on the reverse. All the spring clips are in full working order. The fabric hangers are in excellent condition with blue/grey fronts and sewn silver stripes. The shorter hanger has a small section (1cm) of the silver stripe missing where it wraps around the top clip. The reverse of the hangers is a dark grey/mauve velvet, with a slight rubbing mark to near the top of one of the straps. They are fixed to the top clip in the normal manner of being stitched over. An excellent set of original deluxe hangers that can only enhance any 2nd Pattern Luftwaffe Dagger. They measure 11” (28cm) from the tip of the top clip to the end of the scabbard clip on the long strap and they weigh 90g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Original WW2 German Hangers for a 2nd Pattern Luftwaffe Dagger Here on offer is a beautiful pair of original WW2 German hangers for a 2nd Pattern Luftwaffe Dagger. All the aluminium metal fittings for the buckles, and sliders feature raised oak leaves. The top clip has the plain aluminium finish and doesn’t have any markings. The two lower scabbard clips are the lobster claw type with a stippled finish. The clips are all in working order, but they are not exactly identical in their finish pattern but seem to have always been fitted on to these straps. These are the later “lightweight” true aluminium type that don’t have any RZM or DRGM markings. The fabric hangers are in excellent condition with blue/grey fronts and sewn silver stripes. The reverse of the hangers is a dark grey/mauve velvet. The shorter strap has genuine usage wear to the reverse of the strap, where it has rubbed against the leg of the officers uniform. They are fixed to the top clip in the normal manner of being stitched over. These are a great set of original deluxe hangers that can only enhance any 2nd Pattern Luftwaffe Dagger. They measure 11.5” (29.3cm) from the tip of the top clip to the end of the scabbard clip on the long strap and they weigh 50g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Original WW2 German Hangers for a 2nd Pattern Luftwaffe Dagger Here on offer is a beautiful pair of original WW2 German hangers for a 2nd Pattern Luftwaffe Dagger. All the aluminium metal fittings for the buckles, and sliders feature raised oak leaves. The top clip has the plain aluminium finish and doesn’t have any markings. The two lower scabbard clips are the lobster claw type with a stippled finish. The clips are all in working order. These are the heavier true aluminium type that, don’t have any RZM or DRGM markings. The stiff fabric hangers are in excellent condition with blue/grey fronts and sewn silver stripes. The reverse of the hangers is a dark grey/mauve velvet. They are fixed to the top clip in the normal manner of being stitched over. These are an excellent set of original deluxe hangers that can only enhance any 2nd Pattern Luftwaffe Dagger. They measure 11” (28cm) from the tip of the top clip to the end of the scabbard clip on the long strap and they weigh 95g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Original WW2 German K98 bayonet & Scabbard personalised with Hitler Youth HJ emblem Here on offer is an interesting example of an original WW2 German K98 bayonet that has been personalised by the owner insetting a Hitler Youth (HJ) enamelled emblem into the front wooden grip plate. My understanding is that these where never officially issued in this format. Therefore it is likely that after leaving the Hitler Youth and joining the German Army (Heer) the owner added the emblem to indicate that he had passed the HJ exams when he was younger. Also of interest is the fact the rifle slot has been period painted with a yellow paint? I have never seen this before and don’t know what it relates too other than possibly an army unit for parade purposes? The bayonet has no makers mark just what maybe a serial number stamped into the top of the pommel, which reads as: 18780 The bayonet is in excellent condition with a plain near mint condition double fullered blade. The steel grip shows just very light surface rust marks and still retains its dark wooden grip plates. The front plate has a genuine HJ enamelled emblem set into it, which shows some loss of enamel covering the top red section. These emblems on their own, are now fetching over £80 each! The sprung release button is in full working order and most of the yellow paint is still in place in the rifle slot. The black metal scabbard is in excellent condition, no dents and just very minor surface rust. On the front it retains its scabbard throat retaining screw and frog lug. The scabbard blade measures 11.7” (21.5cm) long and the knife is 16.8” (42.7cm) in total length. It weighs 595g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Original WW2 Gilded Brass Canadian Army General Service Maple Leaf Cap Badge Here on offer is an original WW2 gilded brass Canadian Army general service maple leaf cap badge. This gilded version has two folding retaining lugs on the reverse. It measures approximately 2” (5cm) high by 1.7” (4.4cm) wide and weighs 10g. It is in excellent original condition and makes a great display piece. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Original WW2 Magnetic Marching Compass Mark I by T. G. Co. Ltd Here on offer is original WW2 Magnetic Marching Compass Mark I by T. G. Co. Ltd. I believe this pattern of compass was introduced in 1941 replacing the earlier round type. The square hinged case is made from a black Bakelite and is designed to fit into the 1937 pattern compass pouch. It has a brass D ring and this one has been painted black at some point in its life, to which a lanyard can be fitted. The lid features a metal polished mirror and the compass itself sits into the base. The reverse of the compass bares the compass details: COMPASS MAGNETIC MARCHING MARK 1 T. G. Co. Ltd including the War Department broad arrow and the serial number B105691. I think this example was a later war produced piece, probably dating to 1944/5. It is in excellent undamaged condition and is in full working order with a working transit-locking mechanism. T.G. Co. Ltd. was the abbreviation used by “The Gramophone Company”. This firm merged with its subsidiary His Master\'s Voice and with Columbia Graphophone Co. in 1931 to become EMI (Electric & Musical Industries) who continued to use “The Gramophone Co.” trademark for various items, changing it for the War contracts to just T.G. Co. Ltd. In reality, F. Barker & Son apparently built these compasses since they all carry the B prefix to the serial number. T.G. Co. disappeared as soon as WW2 finished. This company name was probably used to keep secret the manufacturer\'s real identity. The compass measures 2.5” (6.4cm) by 3” (7.6cm) excluding the D ring. It weighs 150g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Delivery Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Original WW2 Mills Hand Grenade Converted into a Money Box Here on offer is an inert original Mills hand grenade that has been converted into a money or savings box. I think this is a WW2 period piece and has been made from factory-rejected metal casings and sold to the public as a novelty. The front has a slot cut into it to allow coins to be inserted and the base has a metal plug that can be removed to access the saved money. The front has been stamped with ‘F’ and the back has a ‘J’. It measures 3.5” (9cm) high and about 2.25” (5.8cm) diameter. It weighs 485g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Original WW2 Period German Hitler Youth Belt with Buckle Here on offer is an original and well used, WW2 period German Hitler Youth thick leather belt with buckle. This example is the nickel plated, single-piece, stamped steel version and shows age/usage related plating loss especially to the edges. The obverse displays in relief a standard HJ motif consisting of an eagle in the centre perched atop a HJ diamond, surrounded by a serrated circular border with an inner and outer rope, and the HJ motto “Blut und Ehre” (Blood and Honour). The reverse has a double-prong swivel bar and belt hook. On the inner lip, it is actually stamped with a small RZM circle and the letter M can only just be seen. The M would be the start of the normal RZM maker’s code, but I can’t make out the remaining characters. The leather Belt remains in very good supple but well used condition. What I find interesting is you can see where the prong holes have been continually added as the owner has got larger around the waist! The buckle is now fitted to the last and final set of holes, making the belt about a 35” wearable size. Interestingly a couple of steel hollow rivets have been set into the belt holes to strengthen it, when it was about 26”. Clip to the end of the buckle it measures 35.75” (91cm) long and weighs 180g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched.

Original WW2 Souvenir of Italy Campaign Link Bracelet dated 1945 Here on offer is an original WW2 souvenir of Italy campaign link bracelet, dated 1945. It seems to be made from silver plated brass and has a larger central plaque with an elliptically rounded shape. These bracelets usually depict the campaigns and battles the soldier was involved in and vary from bracelet to bracelet. On the front in relief is the image of a smoking Mount Etna and the famous she-wolf with Romulus and Remus. Also stamped on the front are the names of some of the campaigns: Naples, Anzio, Firenze, and Roma with the year date 1945. Then either side of the central plaque are four small rectangular “links”, eight in total. Two on each side have further campaign/battle names on them, which are: Livorn(o), Africa, Salerno and Sicil(y). The bracelet has a flat clip and slot at the ends which holds it securely in place. It is in excellent condition and retains a bright finish, with some very slight plating lose on the back. The bracelet measures 7.5” (19cm) long, end to end and weighs 15g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Original WWI Sterling Silver Kewpie or Pixie \"FUMSUP\" Doll Charm c1914 Here on offer is an original WW1 FUMSUP style, Kewpie or Pixie doll, sterling silver charm. The hollow charm is in excellent undamaged condition and test positive for sterling silver. On the back it is clearly marked, RD 633819 indicating that this adorable little charm dates to 1914, the beginning of WW1. Fumsup was a popular name for good luck charms dating to the 19th and 20th century and it\'s believed to be a derivative of the saying \"thumbs up\" and was often given to WW1 soldiers as a “Good Luck” token that could be carried with them into battle. The charm measures 1.1” (2.7cm) long including the suspension ring and 0.5” (1.3cm) wide across the arms. It weighs 1.2g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Ornate Victorian Hallmarked Silver Brooch 1889 Here on offer is an ornate Victorian solid silver brooch that is fully hallmarked and was assayed in Birmingham in 1889. I think this brooch originally started life as a pocket watch fob as it still has the loop at the top where a ring would have been fitted. I have seen this type of conversion before and it related to “mourning” memorabilia. Back in the Victorian era, when a gentleman passed away, (possibly in this case, during the Boer War?) the lady wife would get the fob converted to a brooch to enable her to wear it with pride as a memento of her loved one. It has had a pin and catch professionally attached to the rear by a jeweller, so that it can be worn as a brooch. The front has a beautifully engraved scroll and pierced floral/leaf design with a shield cartouche in the centre, which is engraved with the initials SHW. The rear is plain and has a clear set of English silver hallmarks, the Lion Passant for English silver (925), an anchor for the assay office of Birmingham and the date letter “P” for the year 1889. It also shows the maker’s mark, “A-B” set in an indented rectangle. Although this maker’s mark is shown on some web sites, the maker hasn’t as yet been identified. This brooch is in excellent near mint condition. It measures 1.4” (3.5cm) by 1.2” (3.1cm) wide and weighs 8g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Many thanks for taking the time to look.

Ornate Vintage Collectors Lock Knife by Herbertz Messer with Laguiole “Bee” Here on offer is a mint example of an ornate vintage collectors lock knife by Herbertz Messer, Solingen. What I find unusual about this knife is it has the forged image of a Bee on the locking spring stop, as seen on French made Laguiole knives? The Bee, one of the symbols of an Original Forge de Laguiole knife, is carved with a file and an engraver. The legend goes that the Napoleonic imperial symbol was attributed to the citizens of Laguiole by Emperor Napoléon himself as a tribute to their courage shown in the services to the emperor. It is possible that Herbertz may have obtained some parts from Laguiole to make this knife, or even Herbertz made the knife as a special for Laguiole? I can’t find another example of this model of knife (215712) for reference. The grip is made up of a richly grained section of beautiful pakka wood on each side, held in place by three pins. The bolsters on this knife are just beautiful and are gilt finished over a black background that highlights the fine swirling scroll work. The top edge of the spring plate is polished steel with the French Laguiole makers Bee image at the top and the recessed locking release area at the base. The razor sharp folding single edged blade is made from 440 stainless steel and has the Herbertz logo and MESSER etched on one side. It has the makers name and details stamped on the blade tang: C. JUL. HERBERTZ ROSTFREI 440 215712 The knife is in mint unused condition and is possible a limited edition piece? The blade measures 3.75” (9.6cm) long and the knife when opened is 9.1” (23cm) in total length. It weighs 180g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Ornate Vintage Spanish “Eagle” Diplomatic Dress Parade Sword made in Toledo with Ornate Black Leather Scabbard Here on offer is a very ornate vintage Spanish Diplomat\'s dress sword, made in Toledo (Spain) with a black leather scabbard with detailed gilt fittings. From some online research, it appears it was most likely made during the rule of the Spanish General Francisco Franco. He ruled Spain from 1939 to 1975 as a dictator, assuming the title Caudillo. It features a finely detailed gilt metal (brass) eagle pommel/grip, with blue painted eyes. There is some very slight loss of gilt to the eagle wings where it has been held. The grip is also fitted with a smooth ivory coloured celluloid insert. The gilt metal cross-guard is finished with upturned eagle\'s heads. The near mint, narrow nickel-plated blade is marked FABRICA DE TOLEDO SPAIN on one side, near the cross-guard. It has ornate swirling floral patterned engraving on both sides that extends for about a third of the blade’s length. The blade is in near/mint condition with just a couple of tiny pin head sized black marks to the etching. The sword still has it red felt blade buffer in place. The black leather scabbard is fitted with ornate floral patterned gilt metal (brass), upper and lower fittings that are in excellent condition. I am amazed the scabbard is in such perfect condition, as it is very thin and as such flexible and could easily bend. I assume it has spent all its life with the sword inserted into it, which has kept it straight and in excellent condition. This is a rare and very ornate sword that is even harder to find in such perfect condition. The blade measures 29.25” (74.5cm) and the overall length of the sword is 33” (84cm). It weighs 450g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Ornately Engraved Sterling Silver “1899 Dollar” Money Clip by Native American Designer Morgan Smith Here on offer is an ornately engraved American sterling silver “1899 dollar” money clip by the famed native American designer, Morgan Smith, Nevada. The folded sliver flap that attaches to the coins frame has been beautifully hand engraved with an antique style swirling pattern. Inside the flap you can just see the makers details: Smith’s Incline, Nev (with outline of Nevada) STERLING This example is in excellent condition and the prices of Morgan Smiths jewellery are just increasing in value. Some history relating to Morgan Smith. He was around the Reno/Tahoe area from early 1930\'s through to the early 1980\'s, where he supervised Native American workers in silver and goldsmith work. He finally moved to Arizona to be with his sister and died in 1985. I believe there are 3-4 periods of his work: 1) Signed Morgan Smith. 2) Morgan Smith with a Native American with an anvil. 3) Smith\'s Incline, Nev. with outline of Nevada. 4) Native Americans undertook engraving as well and there is a Smith Enterprise marked with state of NV. The coin in the frame measures 1.5” (3.8cm) diameter and it weighs 43.5g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

P&O Steam Navigation Company – 150th Anniversary 1837 to 1987 Commemorative Bronze Medallion Paperweight Here on offer is a P&O Steam Navigation Company, 150th Anniversary 1837 to 1987 Commemorative Bronze Medallion Paperweight. This impressive commemorative P&O bronze medallion has been set in clear resin with a flat base to allow it to be used as a paperweight. On one side it displays the \'William Fawcett\' paddle-steamer with sails set, P & O flag (enamelled) below, with the legend: \'The Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company.\' Exergue: \'1837-1987 150 YEARS\'. On the other side it has the Arms of the P & O Company with the legend: \'The William Fawcett depicted on this commemorative medallion is recognised as the first ship to carry the P & O flag.\' It is in excellent condition with just a couple of light scratches. It makes a great display piece of maritime history. It measures 4.5” (11.5cm) wide by 4.4” (11cm) high and 1.5” (3.8cm) deep. It weighs a heavy 595g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Pair of British Military “Darby” Handcuffs with Key from the Korean War dated 1952 Here on offer is a rare survivor from the Korean War, a pair of British Army “Darby” handcuffs stamped JG 1952 and with the British ordinance mark or crows foot. The barrels and the key are also stamped with the reference KE 2770. The Darby handcuff was first used in the Victorian era, and by the 1850s it was recognised that it had serious shortcomings. Despite this, the design would continue in service for decades to come. The basic problems were that it was very heavy, made from heavy duty iron and did not adjust to size so if you had someone with slim hands, they could slip it off and if you had someone with thick wrists, unless you had the correct size it was very difficult to put it on a prisoner. The handcuffs were officially known as the ‘flexible’ type as they had a link between each cuff that allowed prisoners to eat and perform some simple tasks that earlier solid cuffs did not. These handcuffs have a small wrist size and could have been used for a woman or juveniles, but I guess the North Korean men were not big in stature themselves; so most would have had small wrists. The handcuffs are in excellent working order and are opened by screwing in the cylindrical key clockwise until the latch is released. They come with one original key. They measure 9.7” (24.5cm) wide and have an approximate wrist diameter of 2” (5cm). They weigh a heavy 650g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thanks for taking the time to look.

Pair of Victorian Silver ‘Onslow’ Pattern Salt Spoons with Shell Bowls by Henry Wilkinson & Co Ltd c1883 Here on offer is a pair of Victorian Silver ‘Onslow’ pattern Salt Spoons with Shell Bowls by Henry Wilkinson & Co Ltd, dating to 1883/4. The Onslow pattern is a very distinctive pattern with its scroll top and usually a shell shaped bowl as in this case. The pair of spoons are in excellent undamaged condition and they both have a set of English hallmarks stamped on the reverse of the spoon arm The hallmarks are the Crown for the Sheffield assay office, the Lion for English sterling silver and they are followed by the year mark ‘Q’ on one spoon, for 1883 and on the other spoon, ‘R’ for 1884. They both have the English makers mark, “H W & Co” in a shield that relate to Henry Wilkinson and Co Ltd, of Sheffield. The founder of the firm was J. Winter in 1760c. In 1829 the firm was active as Henry Wilkinson & Co and in 1872 was converted into a limited liability company under the style Henry Wilkinson & Co Ltd. In 1892 Walker & Hall acquired the firm. Each spoon measures 2.75” (7cm) long and they each weigh 6g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Pair of WW1 POW Carved Cow Shinbones – “19 14”- Tulip Plants - Knockaloe IOM Here on offer is a beautiful example of a skilfully carved pair of cow shinbones, made by a WW1 prisoner of war (POW). This pair was almost certainly produced on the Isle of Man, by German POW’s held at the large internment camp at Knockaloe. They used what materials they had to hand and cow bones provided an excellent carving medium and they where easily obtained from the kitchens. I believe these pieces where sold for the benefit of the internees by various Prisoner of War relief organisations, such as the well known Society of Friends. Some were obviously sold directly to the camp personnel and where personalised as such. Each of these pieces is a unique carving and are now classed as works of art from that period, examples of which are held in the Imperial War Museum and the Manx Heritage Centre. Given the date on the carvings, they are a really early rare example. The carvings are 7.5” (19cm) high and together weigh 555g. All the carved images are done in relief and the front depicts the year date numbers, “19” on one and “14” on the other: On the other side of each of them, are images of flowering tulip plants. Around the base of both of them they have a brickwork finish and the tops have a collar inset with a diamond shaped pattern. The whole carving is just in really excellent original condition with no cracks or splits. I have had single carvings before. But never a pair that are really rare to find these days, especially in this original condition. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Pair Of WW2 British R.A.F. Mk 4 Aircraft/U-Boat Spotting Binoculars with Rubberised Eye Shields and Canvas Strap Here on offer is an early production pair of RAF WW2 issued, Mk 4 Aircraft/U-Boat spotting binoculars with a rubberised eye shields and original canvas webbing strap. My understanding is these MK 4 binoculars were made by Ross under a Royal Air Force contract and were introduced in 1941. They have excellent optics that are “fixed focus”, pre-adjusted to infinity for persons with normal sight. The \"B\" marking on right shoulder indicates that the optics are \"bloomed\", i.e. coated and the marking War Dept arrow with \"6E/383\" is a Royal Air Force stores code for this type of instrument. They are also marked \'MK4\' and serial number \'8829\' The red painted screws on the front plate are a feature of the British military binoculars of that era. These are gas ports which allowed the binoculars to have the air inside purged under vacuum, then completely dehumidified (desiccated) and then drawn back in before they were sealed again. I believe this type were used by observers in Beaufighters and some night fighters during WW2 for reconnaissance, including U-boat spotting. This explains the purpose of the large rubber eye shields which would be helpful in maintaining night vision. The binoculars are in great condition for their age and have seen service. The main body is excellent, with all the paint remaining on the textured grips. There is paint missing from the smooth rim edges, at the top and bottom. The eye shield has a section of WW2 period thick rubberised tape stuck to the centre section of the eye shields, to support or repair where it bends when the width is adjusted. The optics are excellent condition, no chips or damage that I can see. The binoculars measure 8.75” (22.2cm) high including the eye shields and 7” (17.8cm) wide. They weigh a heavy 1.1Kg. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Many thanks for taking the time to look.

Pair of WW2 German Hangers for a 2nd Pattern Luftwaffe Dagger Here on offer is a genuine pair of the more standard type WW2 German Hangers for a 2nd Pattern Luftwaffe Dagger. All the metal fittings have a grey anodised finish with some light oxidisation and aged patina. The top clip has a plain finish and the two suspension clips are the rounded type with a light speckled finish. The buckles have the oak leave pattern, as do the sliders. There are no markings that I can see on the metal fittings. All the spring clips are in working order. The fabric straps are in good condition with blue/grey fronts and sewn white stripes. There is some light staining to the material on the front as shown in my pictures. The reverse of the straps is blue velvet, with some slight rubbing/usage marks. They are fixed to the top clip in the normal manner of being stitched over. This is a nice genuine set of hangers that are not mint, but can only enhance and compliment a slightly ‘used’ 2nd Pattern Luftwaffe Dagger. They measure 11.25” (29.3cm) from the top clip to the scabbard clip on the long strap and weigh 85g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Pair of Ww2 ‘Trench Art Candlesticks’ - Inert 20mm Cannon Cartridges Here on offer is a great pair of ww2 ‘trench art candlestick’ inert 20mm cannon cartridges. I am no ammunition expert but believe these may be the type known as ‘20x120’ that was developed in Denmark in the 1920s for the Madsen automatic cannon. They where offered in various mountings for aircraft, AA and anti-tank use, although only successful in the AA role. It was never the primary armament of any major army, but was widely used in WW2 and remained in service for decades afterwards. The ammunition for the gun was made in several countries, mostly notably in the UK by Kynoch, as was usually the case for Madsen ammunition as they had no ammunition production facilities of their own. The base of the brass shells have been expertly fitted with a five pronged heavy brass footing to enable the cartridges to stand securely. The steel projectile pulls out of the shell casing and has been fitted with a copper collar. The top of the projectile can then be inserted into the casing and there is a circular hole in the base of it that a candle can be fitted into. Both cartridges are in great condition, with a dark age patina finish to the steel projectile. They just make a great desk display as well as candleholders. They each measure about 7.9” (19.7cm) high and the shell case look to be about 1” (2.5cm) diameter. They each weigh about 390g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched.

Pakistan Navy 50th Anniversary 1947-1997 - Large Gilt Bronze Cased Medallion Here on offer is a rare and unusual large commemorative gilt bronze medallion that celebrates the 50th anniversary of the formation of the Pakistan Navy back in 1947. I can’t find any reference to this medallion and given the superb quality of the casting, I suspect it was made for a high raking Navy official. It comes with its original grey felt lined plastic case. The medallion is very heavy and I believe is cast from bronze with a thick and beautifully applied gilt finish. The obverse of the medallion depicts the raised image of the Pakistan Navy surrounded by an oval ribbon with the words: 50 YEARS OF COMMANDING THE SEAS PAKISTAN NAVY 1947 - 1997 The reverse has the image of a Pakistan Navy frigate from the 1990’s. The medallion measures 2.75” (7cm) diameter and weighs a heavy 196g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Parker-Hale Cased Set of TEN Smith & Wesson, First Production Run, Scrimshaw Knives Here on offer is a wonderful collector’s set of TEN Smith & Wesson, First Production Run Scrimshaw knives, distributed in a plush display case by Parker-Hale. Each of the knives has a 2.7” (6.7cm) stainless steel blade that is stamped with the name Smith & Wesson on the ricasso and has the full details marked on the front of the blade: Smith & Wesson FIRST PRODUCTION RUN U.S.A. The grip is made up of two slabs of black plastic material, which have a fitted cream coloured section set into the front. Each of the TEN blades displays a different scrimshaw scene that relates to nature. Eight have a signature of Pam Essex and two are by L Layden. The knives fit very securely into a dark green velvet lined hinged case that has a burgundy leatherette covering, with the name: PARKER-HALE GOLDEN HILLOCK ROAD BIRMINGHAM B11 2PZ ENGLAND Set in gold lettering on the front, as well as inside the lid. Parker-Hale ceased trading in 1992 and I believe these knives where produced on the mid 1980’s. Each folding knife has a blade length of 2.7” (6.7cm) and is 6” (15.3cm) long when fully open. The cased set weighs 1.3kg. This is a rare and unusual set that was retailed by Parker-Hale and I can’t find another such example? Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Paul Chen Nickel Damascus Fairbairn-Sykes Commando Dagger Knife & Belt Buckle No. 642 of 1000 Here on offer is a beautiful hand made Paul Chen Nickel Damascus Fairbairn-Sykes Dagger Knife and Damascus Belt Buckle set. Paul Chen created 1000 of these knives in 1998 for distribution through C.A.S. IBERIA in Sale Creek, Tennessee and this set is number 642 of 1000, and 642 is stamped on the ricasso of the dagger and the back of the buckle. This set is housed in a varnished solid light oak presentation case that is lined with red velvet. The knife is a hand made copy of the original Fairbairn-Sykes British Commando dagger. It is 12\" (30.5cm) in overall length with a 7\" (17.8cm) blued and hand-forged nickel Damascus steel blade, the delicate edges of which are exceptionally sharp. The colours in this Nickel Damascus creation are truly exceptional including a silver light brown, maroon and black. The handle is made of stacked leather that is hand finished to a smooth texture. There is a slight rub where it has rested in the case. The guard and pommel are also made of blued nickel Damascus and the guard is hand engraved with beautiful scrollwork. A matching hand-forged Damascus belt buckle has the Fairbairn-Sykes initials FS, inset in gold. The only flaw in this set was some oxidation on the top tip of the ‘S’ initial, which has been removed. I think originally a separate leather scabbard was on offer with these sets, in a separate box, but this set does not include one. Paul Chen grew up in Taiwan where, as a young man, he developed a fascination for swords and knives and since he was unable to afford antique and custom-made pieces, he became a custom maker enjoying success in both Asia and the United States. In 1991 Paul decided to become a full-time manufacturer and moved to Dalian, the “Steel City” of northern China, where he knew that he could find talented artisans capable of being trained as first-class sword and knife makers. Early endeavours largely took the form of making knives and components for major knife companies, but by 1993 the company was ready to start trading under its own banner and Dalian Hanwei Metal Co. Ltd. (Hanwei) was formed. Today Paul\'s Samurai swords are regarded as state of the art. This dagger is a very rare opportunity to own a limited production Paul Chen original. These sets have been long discontinued and are a rare find nowadays The Dagger is 12” (30.5cm) long, 5” with a 7” (17.8cm) blade. The oval Belt Buckle is 3” (7.5cm) wide and 1.9” (4.9cm) high. The whole set in the case weighs 1Kg. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched.

Period Framed Photo of a Boer War Commando c1900 Here on offer is a genuine period framed photo of a Boer War commando, circa 1900. The impressive oval sepia photograph of the Boer commando, shows him in a Boer uniform and feather topped hat. There is a slight (minimal) area of lifting to the photo near the bottom edge of the frame. On the back of the frame is the original brown velvet backing cloth. The glass fronted oval metal frame seems to be made from bronze, that now has a very dark patina to the finish and retains its hinged support arm on the back. This will make a great addition to any Boer War collection. It measures 5.4” (13.7cm) by 4.2” (10.8cm) and weighs 150g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Personalised (ObFw Ernst Perz) WW2 German 2nd Model Luftwaffe Dagger with Original Portepee by Ernst Pack & Sohne (E. P. & S.) Here on offer is an untouched excellent condition 2nd Model Luftwaffe Dagger with its original silver portepee by Ernst Pack & Sohne (E. P. & S.), MBH, Siegfried. It has been ‘personalised’ where the owner has had his rank and name, “ObFw. Ernst Perz” professionally and beautifully engraved onto the top surface of the blade and the lower edge of the scabbard. The Pommel is in excellent condition, retaining most of the original factory darkening. The hand-enhanced oak leaves remain very crisp. The Grip is a beautiful dark orange coloured trolon type that is slightly darker on the front than the back. It is also lighter in colour under where the portepee knot has been in place for years. The grip has the twisted ‘springy’ type of wire, which is held securely in place at both ends. The grip is a near mint example and I can’t see any cracks or chips to the finish. The Luftwaffe Eagle crossguard retains all the fine detail to the feathers on the wings and just has some slight rubbing to the high pints on the eagle’s body. The ferrule has the finely detailed oak leaf design. The excellent condition plated blade measures 10” (25.5cm) in length and just displays the slightest of greying to its bright finish which I am sure would polish up to an even brighter finish, if so required. I prefer to leave it untouched. On the front top section, the owner has had his rank and name, “ObFw. Ernst Perz” professionally engraved. I believe this dagger warrants further research to trace the Luftwaffe service history of Ernst Perz. On the reverse of the blade it has the large and impressive later period, etched makers mark of Ernst Pack & Sohne (E. P. & S.), MBH, Siegfried. The leather buffer pad is still in place, seated inside the crossguard at the base of the blade. The plated stipple finished scabbard is dent free and in excellent condition retaining its beautiful aged patina finish. On the lower edge between the two hanger straps is finely engraved the owner’s rank and name, “ObFw. Ernst Perz”. The scabbard throat is held in place by its original pair of round-headed screws. It still retains the original short Luftwaffe silver thread portepee, which is in worn condition, with some staining and fraying. It still really displays well with this genuine original dagger. The dagger in the scabbard measures a total of 16.8” (42.8cm) long and weighs a heavy 390g. It is actually quiet rare to find a genuine personalised 2nd Pattern Luftwaffe Dagger and fine example warrants further investigation. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thank you for taking the time to look.

Personalised WW2 3rd Pattern FS Fighting Knife with Stag Horn Grip & Leather Sheath Here on offer is an excellent example of a WW2 3rd Pattern FS fighting knife with a beautiful stag horn grip and a personalised pommel cap. It was originally thought that these knives where made prior to WW2, but evidence has surfaced from period photos of soldiers wearing them in combat. An example of a Belgium soldier wearing one in 1944, is shown on page 197 of Ron Flook’s excellent reference book, “The Fairbain-Sykes Fighting Knife and other Commando Knives”. This would have most likely been an officers private purchase knife and it is thought they where sold through top uniform outfitters, of that time. The grip of this knife has been made from a beautiful thick section of real stag horn that has a slight curve, which means it fits the hand perfectly. I was noted that soldiers and officers actually preferred these horn grips for their comfort fit in the hand and notably there warmth, compared to the sold brass grips, especially for those serving in the colder climate war zones. It has a mint circular brass pommel cap that has been professionally engraved with the original owner’s initials: G C in gothic lettering. Sadly I have no idea who G C was, as now history/paperwork came with the knife. The 2 “ oval shaped brass crossguard is in perfect condition and fits snugly against the blade and grip. It has a beautiful double-edged steel blade with medial ridge. On flat edge of the blade is narrower than the other, giving the impression the ridge is slightly offset, which it isn’t. I have seen this on other 3rd Pattern FS blades. It measures 6.76” (17.4cm) in length with sharp edges and it still retains most of its original bright finish. There are some very light surface scratches on the blade, but you can also still see the original cross graining. No areas of rust, pitting or greying on the blade. It is complete with original 3rd Pattern dark brown leather sheath with a polished brass chape. This is the type where the chape is fixed by a large brass rivet and has a seam join to one edge. It would have originally been blackened or painted black when issued but polished bright by the outfitter/seller. The chape has some slight indentations on the front and back, through use. The front shows a couple of light dent marks on the section that covers the blade, but there are no splits or damage to the leather. On the back, it still retains its two original and unused horizontal leather tabs or ‘wings’. The top belt flap section in my opinion looks to have been replaced at some point in its service life. It has been refitted with two chrome rivets, not the black hollow type it would have originally had fitted. It is well known that these sheaths have a weak point where the belt flap joins the main covered section, they flex and crack if the leather gets cold and or dry, so you do see period “field” repairs, to keep the knives in use. There is still a wide black elastic retainer in place, which has been overstretched in order to hold the wide horn grip in place. It is in worn/fragile condition. This knife itself is in near mint condition and is now very hard to find in such great condition with its original sheath. It is a very impressive FS knife that makes a great display knife for any collection. The blade measures 6.76” (17.4cm) long and the knife is 11.6” (29.5cm) in total length. It weighs 245g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Personalised WW2 Blue Painted Perspex RAF Wings Emblem Brooch with Initial “K” Here on offer is a unique example of a personalised WW2, blue painted perspex RAF Wings emblem brooch with an inlaid brass initial “K”. My understanding this was made from the perspex recovered from the canopies of damaged WW2 RAF fighter and bomber aircraft, such as Spitfires, Lancaster’s etc. The main section of the brooch is made from one piece of perspex and the wings have been painted blue on the back. The centre section remains clear and has a perspex circle section attached that has had a finely made letter “K” inset on the back. I assume this was the initial of a loved one who the brooch was made for? A long metal bar brooch pin has been pinned to the back of the wings and is in working order. The brooch is in excellent original condition and is just a fine example of this type of WW2 perspex “trench art” and a unique piece! It measures 0.75” (1.9cm) high and 3” (7.6cm) wing tip to wing tip. It weighs 4g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Personalised “Jeff” WW2 US Military Machete by LEGITIMUS with Leather Scabbard by ROBCO Ltd of Montreal both dated 1944 Here on offer is a fine example of a WW2 US Military Machete by LEGITIMUS with a thick brown leather scabbard by ROBCO Ltd of Montreal, Canada, both dated 1944. What is unusual about this example is it has been personalised with the owner’s name “Jeff”, painted on the front of the scabbard. The two rounded black Bakelite grip slabs are in excellent condition and fitted securely to the blade tang by four large steel pins. There is a hole at the top so a lanyard or rope strap can be fitted. The 14.75” heavy steel blade is also in excellent condition and still retains a sharp cutting edge. It now has a polished finish with over light scratch marks and some small patches of dark oxitisation. On one side it is stamped with the maker’s logo, being an arm holding a club or axe, set in the top of a crown. Also, the details: LEGITIMUS COLLINS & CO MADE IN USA No 1250 1944 The dark brown thick leather scabbard is in great condition with all the original stitching and rivets in place. It also still has the original grip retaining strap still in place and is in worn condition, but still works. On the front of the large belt loop, below the strap, it is stamped with the makers details: ROBCO LTD MONTREAL 1944 This is a great opportunity to add a genuine dated matched and personalised WW2 machete to your collection. The machete measures 19.7” (50cm) long and has a 14.75” (37.5cm) blade. With the scabbard, it weighs a heavy 1Kg. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition that complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Personalized Rad Officers Dagger By Alcoso Complete With Rare Leather Hangers Here on offer is really fine quality personalized RAD officers dagger that still retains much original silver platting with excellent detail to the eagles head hilt and crossguard emblem. It is also very rare to find a personalized RAD officers dagger and this example has the owners name professionally engraved on the reverse side of the cross guard: Siebenrock The white/ivory grip plates are in perfect condition with no chips or cracks. The excellent blade by the premier maker ALCOSO, the obverse side features the RAD motto and the reverse side the makers “scales” trademark. This is a really nice blade with just some runner insertion marks where the blade has been inserted into the scabbard. (which is a tight fit) The matching scabbard still retains much silver plating, just some loss on the inner (hanger) edge and by the scabbard screws. This dagger comes with its original very rare dark brown adjustable leather hangers, that are stamped with the maker’s mark of FLL on the metal belt loop. The alloy buckle fasteners have a lovely stipple finish. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched

Pocket Forecaster by Negratti & Zimbra London in original box with instructions c1920 Here on offer is a scarce example of a pocket forecaster by Negratti & Zimbra of London, in its original box, complete with instructions, circa 1920. The pocket forecaster is constructed using three concentric discs, made from an early celluloid. The white base disc displays “Direction of Wind” and has the maker’s “Negretti & Zambra, London,” around the edge. The ivory-coloured middle disc has the barometric scale at sea level, 28 to 31, in inches of mercury. The white upper disc is marked with the maker’s logogram and “Pat. No. 6276/15,” that dates to 1915. There are three viewing windows revealing a forecast code for Steady, Rising or Falling pressure. The reverse is clearly marked with twenty-six weather predictions. By using the code obtained from the upper disc, it can be translated on the reverse to a predicted weather forecast. This fine example comes complete with its original instruction sheet and card box. It is in excellent condition; the celluloid discs are clean with minimal signs of ageing. There are just some splits to two of the corners of the cardboard box. It disc measures 2.1” (5.4cm) diameter and weighs 7.4g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thank you for taking the time to look.

Poignant WW1 Sepia Photo Post Card – Ike and Edith Grimsey on their Wedding Day – Ike KIA Here on offer is a very poignant WW1 photo post card that depicts a sepia photo of Ike (in his military uniform) and Edith Grimsey on their wedding day on the 16th February 1916. Ike Grimsey served with the 1st battalion, Kings Royal Rifle Corps, but sadly was killed in action exactly one year later in France on the 16th February 1917, aged 28. On the back is hand written: From Edith with Love and it was probably sent to Ike in a parcel, while he was serving on the front line in France. Then it looks like Edith has added the notes to say how the photo was taken on their wedding day and that Ike was killed exactly one year later on their first anniversary! So sad. I believe this card needs to be in a collection or museum where it can be truly appreciated. I have included an A4 print out of Ike Grimsey’s details from the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, that show he is buried in the Ovillers Military Cemetery, Somme, France. The print out will be sent, folded and included with the original post card in a “do not bend” envelope. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Post 1958 Webley Junior Series 2 .177 Calibre Air Pistol with Original Box/Instructions Here on offer an excellent example of a post 1958 Webley Junior Series 2 .177 calibre air pistol, please see pages 95 to 108 of Gordon Bruce’s book ‘Webley Air Pistols’ for a reference. The air pistol is undamaged and retains nearly all of its original blued and plum coloured finish, there is just some light pitting to the finish, mainly on the barrel section. I believe this pistol was made between 1958 and 1973. Differences in the metal composition of the body casting and steel air cylinder often resulted in slight variations during the finishing operation. In the final colouring process, the barrel and air cylinder where blued in the normal way, while the remainder of the body was produced in a plum colour by the same treatment. This actually resulted in a quite pleasing colour combination, as can be seen on this example. Webley Junior’s in this condition are almost impossible to find these days, especially with their original box, making this a real collector’s piece. This version is fitted with the black plastic grips with embossed Webley logos. The left side of the cylinder is stamped: THE WEBLEY JUNIOR .177 WEBLEY & SCOTT LTD BIRMINGHAM MADE IN ENGLAND The words seem to have been highlighted with white paint, which is unusual as my understanding is that was only used on the black phosphate versions? In 1958 Webley relocated their factory from Birmingham 4 to Birmingham 21, postal area. Weapons produced after 1958 were marked either Birmingham or Birmingham 21. The front of the cylinder is stamped with the batch number “690”. After WW2, the practice of stamping each air pistol with an individual serial number in sequence ceased. Instead, every air pistol was marked with a production batch number, which was stamped on the front of the cylinder and on the left-hand side of frame, under the grip plate. Under the grip plate on this pistol, it is stamped with “690”. This pistol still retains its original box made from thick card, that has the “how to use” instructions, stuck to the underside of the lid. There is a small blank area at the bottom left-hand corner where the owner was asked to enter the number of the pistol in case it was lost. The owner has actually entered “069” instead of “690” as they have just read the number, upside down, which is easy to do! It has a full-size cover label on the top, showing the pistol model, against a blue and red background. The edges of the sides of the base and lid are depicted as imitation leather. There is another smaller label at one end of the lid that has a small circular black label with red lettering, stating: NOT TO BE SOLD TO ANYONE UNDER 17 The box is in worn and grubby condition, with some rust staining on the inside and repair tape to the inner edges. There is also one pellet hole through the lid and base, where someone has fired a pellet at it, in the past! It has a blade foresight & adjustable rear sight and it cocks and fires perfectly with a strong spring action. The air pistol barrel measures 6.74” (17cm) long and with the box, it weighs 855g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. ONLY FOR SALE TO PERSONS AGED 18+ AND PROOF OF AGE IS REQUIRED. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Post WW2 3rd Pattern FS Fighting Knife with a Custom made Sheath Here on offer is a great example of a post WW2 3rd Pattern FS Fighting Knife that has seen use. The P3 or 3rd pattern Fairbairn Sykes FS knife was introduced in October of 1943. As this example does not have a maker’s or ordnance mark and seems to have what is known as the thinner blade. It is possibly by William Rodgers, from other examples I have seen of this period. I believe it is a post WW2 example, albeit it may have seen military service during its life. Soldiers would buy their own “private purchased’ FS knifes for use during their term of military service. The “27 concentric ringed” hilt of this knife is clearly the 3rd pattern style, being constructed from a cast zinc alloy that has then been copper plated and then painted black. Most of the surface black finish has now worn off of this knife during its use, so the black only now shows in the deep groves of the ringed grip. The tapered pommel cap is made of brass and shows the flattened tang end at the very top. The oval shaped brass finger guard shows traces of being blackened. The double-edged dagger blade measures 6.75” (17.2cm) in length and is the thinner type and I think originally had a black finish. Now most of that finish has gone and it has a grey finish with very some slight surface pitting. It also retains a good cutting edge to both sides but shows signs of being professionally sharpened during its life. The very tip is slightly rounded through sharpening. I am guessing that its original sheath was damaged/broken and the owner has taken the time and effort to make a custom sheath to fit the knife. The front has been fashioned from black suede and the back from soft black leather. They have ben stitched together using red thread and also held in place by six conical tipped plated rivets. At the bottom it has a red and gold coloured tassel. The belt flap has some loose decorative black stitching but still has the hilt retaining strap and a working press-stud. This is a nice example of a post WW2 3rd pattern knife that has been loved and maintained to keep it in usable condition. It comes from my private collection of FS Knifes. The blade measures 6.76” (17.4cm) long and the knife is 11.5” (29.2cm) in total length. It weighs 305g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Post WW2 3rd Pattern FS Fighting Knife with Leather Sheath by William Rodgers Here on offer is an excellent example of a post WW2 3rd Pattern FS Fighting Knife by William Rodgers of Sheffield England. The P3 or 3rd pattern Fairbairn Sykes FS knife was introduced in October of 1943. As this example only has the William Rodgers makers stamp on it (no ordnance markings) and has what is known as the thinner blade, I believe it is a post WW2 example, albeit I am sure it has seen military service during its life. A lot of soldiers would by their own “private purchased’ FS knife for use during their term in military service. The “27 concentric ringed” hilt of this knife is clearly the 3rd pattern style, being constructed from a cast zinc alloy that has then been copper plated and then painted black. Most of the surface black finish has now worn off of this knife during its use, so the black only now shows in the deep groves of the ringed grip. The pommel cap is made of brass and shows the flattened tang end at the very top. The oval shaped steel finger guard carries an impressed: WILLIAM RODGERS SHEFFIELD ENGLAND mark to the upper surface. The double-edged dagger blade measures 6.76” (17.4cm) in length and is the thinner type and I think originally had a black finish. Now most of that finish has gone and it has a grey finish with some slight surface pitting. You can still make out the original gross graining on the blade surfaces. It also retains a good cutting edge to both sides but shows signs of being professionally sharpened during its service life. It is complete with original dark brown leather sheath that has a rounded end brass chape that shows some solder finish on the seam edge and back. This is the type where the chape is fixed by a rivet and the belt flap by two nickel solid rivets. The front shows a couple of light scuff marks on the section that covers the blade, but there are no splits or damage to the leather. The top still has the remains of its original brown elastic retainer. On the reverse, it still retains its two original and unused horizontal leather tabs or ‘wings’. This is a great example of a post WW2 service used 3rd pattern knife and it comes from my private collection of FS Knifes. It just looks and feels like it has a story to tell! The blade measures 6.76” (17.4cm) long and the knife is 11.4” (29cm) in total length. It weighs 285g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Post WW2 3rd Pattern FS Fighting Knife with Original Leather Sheath Here on offer is a great example of a post WW2 3rd Pattern FS Fighting Knife that has seen service use. The P3 or 3rd pattern Fairbairn Sykes FS knife was introduced in October of 1943. As this example does not have a maker’s or ordnance mark and has what is known as the thinner blade. It is possibly by William Rodgers, from other examples I have seen of this period. I believe it is a post WW2 example, albeit I am sure it has seen military service during its life. Soldiers would buy their own “private purchased’ FS knifes for use during their term of military service. The “27 concentric ringed” hilt of this knife is clearly the 3rd pattern style, being constructed from a cast zinc alloy that has then been copper plated and then painted black. Most of the surface black finish has now worn off of this knife during its use, so the black only now shows in the deep groves of the ringed grip. The domed pommel cap is made of brass and shows the flattened tang end at the very top. The oval shaped steel finger guard shows traces of being blackened. The double-edged dagger blade measures 6.76” (17.4cm) in length and is the thinner type and I think originally had a black finish. Now most of that finish has gone and it has a grey finish with very some slight surface pitting. It also retains a good cutting edge to both sides but shows signs of being professionally sharpened during its service life. If I am being picky, there is a very slight curve to the very tip of the blade. It is complete with original dark brown leather sheath that has a flat end, blackened brass chape that is in excellent original undented condition. This is the type where the chape is held in place by a rivet and the belt flap by two nickel “holed” rivets. The top flap section seems to have had the addition of a small section of leather to reinforce the point where the flap joins the lower section, at some point in its life. This is a weak point on these FS scabbards and many would break off completely during service use. It has a black elastic grip retaining strap at the top of the flap, that I think is an in service type replacement. The front shows a couple of light scuff/crease marks on the lower section that covers the blade, but there are no splits or damage to that leather. On the reverse, it still retains its two original and unused horizontal leather tabs or ‘wings’. This is a great example of a post WW2 service used 3rd pattern knife that has been loved and maintained to keep it and its scabbard in full “working order”. It comes from my private collection of FS Knifes. The blade measures 6.76” (17.4cm) long and the knife is 11.5” (29.2cm) in total length. It weighs 280g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Post WW2 British Military Machete with Leather Scabbard by B.H. & G. Ltd dated 1955 Here on offer is an original example of a post WW2 British military machete with a thick brown leather scabbard B.H. & G. Ltd dated 1955. The two black composite grip slabs are in excellent solid condition. Unusually there are four smooth notches in the metal of the tang and both grips, that allows the four fingers of your hand to fit snuggly in the grip. The grip slabs are fitted securely to the blade tang by five large copper rivets. There is a hole at the top so a lanyard or rope strap can be fitted. The 14.6” heavy steel blade is also in great condition and still retains a sharp cutting edge. It now has a polished finish with some light pitting marks and staining consistent with age along with signs of sharpening to the cutting edge. I can’t see a maker’s mark or date on the blade, but the scabbard dates it to around 1955. The original heavy duty brown leather scabbard is in great condition with all the original stitching and rivets in place. There is surface staining and cracking to the dry leather on the edges. On one edge there is a small split to the leather of about 1.5”. It retains its large belt loop and single retaining strap with stud fastener, but part of the strap does have an age crack and the long section with the cut slit, has dried and perished and is now missing. On the back of the loop it is impressed with the maker’s details, being B.H. & G. Ltd together with the date 1955. Above the maker\'s mark it is also stamped with what looks like the numbers 086 and a WD arrow. I believe that B.H.& G. Ltd indicates it was made by Barrow, Hepburn & Gale of Bermondsey, London. They were established in the 1700’s and are internationally known as the manufacturer of the iconic Red Dispatch Boxes; a symbol of democracy & Britain’s constitutional monarchy. They are also known for making numerous military related leather items. This post WW2 example has seen service, possibly in the Malayan Emergency, in Kenya (1948–60). The machete measures 19.85” (50.5cm) long and has a 14.6” (37cm) blade. With the scabbard, it weighs a heavy 915g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition that complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Post WW2 Communist Era Bulgarian Army Dress Dagger with Owner\'s Initials \"B H\" Here on offer is a post WW2, Communist era, issued Bulgarian Army Dress Dagger, with the owners initials B. H. I believe the daggers fittings would have originally had a gilt finish, but this has worn off through use and now the brass and copper shine through. The pommel is squared off brass fitting with a round tang nut that depicts a five-pointed star on the top, with a stippled background. The grip is made from white plastic or celluloid and has a brass design band running through the centre on both sides. On the reverse of the lower grip mount are the letters “B H” which are very faintly scratched into it. I can only assume these where the initials of the original Army Officer who owned it? They are so faint it is impossible to get a clear photo. The brass crossguard has up and down “tear-drop” style quill ions. The plain unmarked nickel silver blade is in excellent condition with a fuller running down its length on both sides. There is some light scratching and greying to the blade near the tip. It also still retains its red leather scabbard washer. The plated steel scabbard has three mounts fitted to it, the top two appear to be made from copper and the lower made from brass. The steel scabbard shows some light rust pitting to the finish. The top mount depicts the Bulgarian Lion above a rising sun on the front and a large State building on the reverse. Both show some usage wear to the raised images. The centre and bottom mounts have a plain finish. Attached to the top two mounts is a shortened version of the original long ringlet style chain, with the more unusual stipple finished brass snap clip. My understanding is that a lot of Army Officers preferred to shorten the very long 12 link chain to adapt it to wear with the later German style uniform belt. The blade measures 9.25” (23.2cm) long and the the dagger in the scabbard measures 13.75” (35cm) long. It weighs 350g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Post WW2 Japanese Naval Landing Craft Binnacle Compass by Maizuru Meter Manufacturing Company Here on offer is a rare post WWII Japanese Naval Landing Craft Binnacle Compass, circa 1948. I have been told these compasses where used by the Japanese during WW2 primarily for their Naval landing craft but as they are portable, where used on a range of military Navel craft. It appears from the later Japanese to English translation, that this fine example was actually made in 1948, when Japan was trying to regenerate its economy and industry. The compass is a large portable binnacle constructed from metal and Bakelite with a carrying handle and a brass light box on the side. The whole assembly is mounted on a thin wooden base. It measures 13.4\" (34cm) high to the top of the handle, 10.25\" (26cm) wide (including the lamp) and 8.25\" (21cm) deep and weighs a heavy 4.15Kg. The interior has a painted white finish and there is a small glass access window at rear with a hinged Bakelite cover. Another opening on the side allows light to enter the interior from a brass oil/fuel burning wicked lamp that is in full working order. This assembly unlocks and hinges open to allow access to the lamp for cleaning and refilling the fuel. The front has a large glass-viewing window that hinges upwards for access to the compass itself and is secured by two Bakelite locking knobs (one to each side). The compass itself is in excellent order, with all the compass points still crisp and clear to view. Also on the front is a maker’s metal plaque with details in Japanese. A kind collector (Armouryantiques.com) has translated the Japanese to English for me as shown below: 舞計式五型磁気羅針儀 Maikei shiki gogata jiki rashingi Magnetic compass model 5, type Maikei 製造番号 第?88号 Seizoh bangoh dai ?88 goh Serial number: ?88 製造年月 昭和23年４月 Seizoh nengetsu Showa nijyu\'ni nenn shi gatsu Date of manufacture: April, 1948 株式会社 舞鶴計器製作所 Kabushikigaisha Maizuru Keiki Seisakusho Maizuru Meter Manufacturing Company Maikei 舞計 is the abbreviation for Maizuru Keiki 舞鶴計器. The company is located in Maizuru City, Kyoto. A rare compass to find especially in this excellent condition. Makes a great working Naval display item. As this is a large and heavy item, UK postage will be £12 via Parcel Force but please contact me via email for the best international postage charge for your specific country. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Post WW2 Luftwaffe Honour Award Plaque to an “Oberfeldwebel” Ludwig Heilmann Here on offer is a Luftwaffe Desk Mounted Honour Plaque to an “Oberfeldwebel” Ludwig Heilmann, that I feel is a post war copy? Although the plaque itself shows signs of age to the aluminium front and green felt backing, I am not happy with the quality of the Luftwaffe eagle? It has a detailed front but has been cut out of a solid piece of aluminium, which I have never seen before? The rectangular aluminium plaque itself has been pinned to a dark oak base and even the pins show signs of age. The engraving has been done professionally and roughly translates to: Oberfeldwebel Ludwig Heilmann For Excellent Performance The Commanding General and Commander in Luftgau XI General of the Airman It also is shows the facsimile signature of a Luftwaffe General. Having said all that I have noticed that the American dealer, eMedals has sold a similar example (item: G44344) for $401! However I am still listing it as a Post WW2 example, probably made for a solider to take home as a trophy after WW2 ended. It does make an impressive display piece and has been priced accordingly. If I am wrong, then someone will get a real deal! The plaque measures 6.25” (16cm) by 4.75” (12.1cm) and weighs 222g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please note that this item is also being offered for sale on my own web site and therefore may be withdrawn at any time. International bidders please contact me with your details, for a shipping quote BEFORE purchasing.

Post WW2 Mercater K55K “Black Cat” Lockback Knife by ICEL Here on offer is an unusual post WW2 Mercater K55K “Black Cat” lockback knife that was made by the famous Portuguese knife maker ICEL. My understanding is that the Mercator K55K knife has been produced in Germany since around 1867. They were mainly produced by HY Kauffmann, who where operational from 1856 to 1995. The Mercator K55K knife is still made today in Germany by Mercator, now a division of Otter-Messer. The Mercator K55K knife is actually made from a simple but effective construction: The grip consists of a folded and riveted piece of sheet metal that was painted black and stamped with the image of a leaping cat and the legend "K55K", with the second "K" being shown reversed. This I believe can be interpreted as follows: The first "K" is for "Kaufmann", being the name of the original producer. The "55" is for "Hochstraße 55", the address of the original company residence in Solingen, Germany. Finally the reversed second "K" is for "Katze" which translates to "cat" - the knife's main emblem. The steel blade has a nail-nick by which it may be grasped to pull it open and it locks in the open position, after which it may only be closed by depressing the lever at the back of the knife. The blade still locks firmly into place with no wobble, just like the day it was made. This knife gained popularity in the United States following WW2, as returning servicemen brought Mercator knives home from Germany. Though some believe that the Mercator K55K was issued to German troops, no evidence of this exists. However, it is probable that many German soldiers privately purchased these knives for their own use. The Mercator "K55K" or "K55" knife was described as the weapon of choice among the older teenagers of the US South Bronx in the 1960’s. This example is an unusual variation as it was actually made by ICEL. ICEL was born from a small family workshop created during the 1940’s, by three brothers in which carbon steel was forged and they made agricultural and kitchen cutlery items. This workshop was located in Ribafria, a small village near Benedita in Portugal. In the beginning, the product range consisted of pocket knives (K55K’s) and a few totally hand made knives. By 1945 the small workshop had 25 employees and the decision was taken to establish a company called Indústria de Cutelarias da Estremadura, Lda. from which the first brand name ICEL was formed. Now the knife itself has lost all the original black paint that would have been on the grip and there are some areas of light pitting to the bare steel. The front has the famous leaping cat and K55K logo stamped on the front side. The steel blade is in excellent condition and has much of the original cross graining remaining. There is some light pitting towards the tip on the reverse and some very light scratch marks. The single cutting edge is still sharp and doesn’t look like it has been sharpened. The ricasso on the front is stamped with the maker’s brand, ICEL. The blade measures 3.7” (9.1cm) long and the knife when fully open measures 7.9” (20cm). It weighs 80g. This is an opportunity to obtain an unusual maker version of the famous K55K knife. A real collectors piece, Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Post WW2 Nazi Train Eagle Cast in Brass Here on offer is finely detailed cast brass example of a post WW2 produced Nazi Train Eagle. There are many copies of these Nazi Train Eagles that have been reproduced since WW2, but the majorities have been cased in aluminium. This example has been cast in brass that is unusual and makes a very impressive display piece. The brass has acquired a nice age patina to its finish and there are the original casting marks visible on the back, which relate to the aluminium eagle it was copied from. The eagle measures 23.6” (60cm) wide and 13.25” (33.6cm) high. It weighs a heavy 4.18Kg, so postage will be high. For international shipping please email em to discuss BEFORE placing an order and I will try and find the best deal at the time. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Post WW2 Turkish Damascus Steel Hitler Letter Opener by Paul Müller c1960 Here on offer is a post WW2 Hitler letter opener made with Turkish Damascus steel that is attributed to the famous Master Damascus Swordsmith, Paul Müller and was possibly commissioned by Colonel Attwood in the 1960’s. Please note, this is being offered as a REPRODUCTION WW2 letter opener, NOT an original period piece. The dagger blade shaped letter opener is I believe, made from true Turkish Damascus, easily distinguished by the four panels of Damascus steel. This was the usual medium of steel work that was perfected by Paul Müller and his apprentice Robert Kurten. The front depicts the profile head image of Adolf Hitler, along with a facsimile of his signature and a Swastika. The reverse shows the words: ECHT DAMAST P. MÜLLER There seems to have been a lot of debate about these types of Damascus letter openers, including the famous Himmler version. My understanding is that the “faking” of German swords and daggers actually began in the early 1960’s when an enterprising American, Lt. Col Attwood, once of the United States Army and later of the Central Intelligence Agency, was then resident in Germany and went to the German city of Solingen. Here he bought up as many bits and pieces of Third Reich German daggers and swords as he could find. The great majority of these surplus pieces were factory rejects. Missing parts were newly manufactured and the completed items were sold as “parts daggers.” As the original parts were exhausted, new ones were made until, in the end, the entire dagger was constructed of totally reproduction parts. It is thought that during this period Colonel Attwood knew Paul Müller was still producing post-war Damascus and he commisoned him to produce various swords, daggers and letter openers. These where then sold into the collectors market as “genuine” period pieces, some at highly inflated prices! At that time Paul Müller was not the only smith to produce post-war Damascus. He taught his skill to another trainee smith, who in turn taught his own apprentice, his son, his son-in-law. The revived art of Damascus steel continues in Solingen today and there have been some fine examples of Damascus blades created in recent years. I believe this is one of those rare reproduction pieces, that is beautiful in its own right and would display well in any collection as a true “reproduction” letter opener by the famous Paul Müller. It measures 8.25” (21cm) long and is 1.3” (3.3cm) at its wides point. It weighs 60g Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Post WW2 Vintage Parachute Regiment Sweetheart Brooch Here on offer is a post WW2 vintage Parachute Regiment sweetheart brooch. The badge is made up of a finely detailed Parachute Regiments winged emblem, made of gilt metal that has been mounted on what appears to be a Lucite disc that is emulating mother of pearl. On the reverse it still has its original vintage gilt brass brooch pin and locking ‘C’ clip. The brooch measures 1.25” (3.2cm) diameter and weighs 6g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thanks for taking the time to look

Post WW2 Vintage Royal Navy Sweetheart Brooch Here on offer is a post WW2 vintage Royal Navy sweetheart brooch. The badge is made up of a finely detailed Royal Navy emblem, made of silvered metal, with red and blue enamel, that has been mounted on what appears to be a Lucite disc that is emulating mother of pearl. On the reverse it still has its original vintage gilt brass brooch pin and locking ‘C’ clip. The brooch measures 1.25” (3.2cm) diameter and weighs 7g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thanks for taking the time to look.

Presentation 3rd Pattern FS Fighting Knife to Sgt Andrew Melville of the SAS on being awarded the Military Medal Here on offer is a mint vintage presentation 3rd Pattern FS Fighting Knife by J. Nowill of Sheffield. It has a 7” double-edged blade in forged carbon steel with blued finish. If I am being really “picky” it has the lightest loss of bluing to the very tip of the blade that is hardly noticeable. The cast metal alloy handle has a steel oval guard and a hexagonal nut pommel. The base of the handle has the J.Nowill trademarks and the oval guard is stamped with the NATO and Crowfoot marks along with the maker’s details: J.NOWILL & SONS SHEFFIELD ENGLAND It comes with its original black leather and metal tipped sheath with stitching tabs and elastic tab. The blade has been professionally engraved with the following: Presented to Sgt Andrew Melville MM Congratulations on your award of the MM Sgt Melville was awarded the Military Medal on the 29th June 1991 for his services in the British SAS, during operation Granby. This was the name given to the British Armed Forces deployment to the Middle East after the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait on 2 August 1990 and subsequent operations during the 1991 Gulf War. He was also listed in the London Gazette on the 5th December 1997, as: 24355763 Sergeant Andrew Melville, The Parachute Regiment. That is all the information I can currently find out about Sgt Andrew Melville, but it does warrant further researching. It comes with a couple of photocopies of pages confirming the Military Medal details. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Presentation RAF Squadron Leaders Glass Bottomed Pewter Tankard - “TUG Wilson” 1978 Here on offer is a fine example of a presentation RAF squadron leaders glass bottomed English pewter tankard. On the front it has engraved: Sqn Ldr “Tug Wilson” from his friends March 78 The tankard itself is in excellent undamaged condition and has a clear glass base and a maker’s name: Pinder Bros of Sheffield. I can’t find any details of RAF squadron leaders in 1978 but this does warrant further researching. It measures 5.2” (13.2cm) high by 3.8” (9.7cm) diameter at the base. It weighs 330g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Presentation Silver Spoon to C. Coy of the Upper Burma Battalion – Auxiliary Forces India – Rifle Club 1935 Here on offer is a rare and unusual English hallmarked presentation silver spoon to a, C. Coy of the Upper Burma Battalion – Auxiliary Forces India – Rifle Club, November 1935. The bowel of the spoon has the following engraved on the reverse: C. COY U.B. BATTALLION A.F.I. RIFLE CLUB NOV 1935 There is also a clear set of hallmarks and a makers stamp, which translate to: “Anchor” for the Birmingham Assay Office, “Lion” for English Sterling Silver, date letter “L” for the year 1935 and the then King George V’s profile image to celebrate his Silver Jubilee. The maker’s mark is “T&S” into three conjoined circles, which stands for Turner & Simpson of Birmingham. The bowl is attached to a lovely twisted silver stem, which in turn is topped with a scaled solid silver rifle bullet. This is a most unusual piece and from a section of the British/Indian army that you seldom see presentation pieces for this period. A brief history of the Battalion: The Battalion was raised on 9th December 1886, as the Upper Burma Volunteer Rifles. As part of the Indian Defence Force Act of 1917, all the units of the Indian Volunteers became units of the Indian Defence Force and the Battalion was re-titled the 34th Upper Burma Battalion on 1st April 1917. With the formation of the Indian Auxiliary Force in 1920, the Battalion was again re-titled, this time as the Upper Burma Battalion. It retained this title when transferred to the Burma Auxiliary Force in April 1937, following the transfer of units to the Burma Army with the separation of administration from India. The Battalion was a volunteer infantry force and in 1913 was located with headquarters at Mandalay and companies at Maymyo, Minbu, Meiktila, Monywa, Mogok and Myitkyina. In January and October 1940, the Battalion was composed of a headquarters and three companies (less two platoons) and five mobile patrols. There were detachments at Mandalay, Namtu, Bawdwin, Mansam, Yenangyaung, Chauk and Lanywa. On 8th February 1941 the Battalion was reported to be composed of a headquarters and three rifle companies (less two platoons) with a strength of 16 Officers and 416 Other Ranks. On 1st December 1941, Battalion Headquarters was at Maymyo, coming under the Maymyo Infantry Brigade Area. Detachments were located as follows: Central Area: - Chauk detachment \'D\' Company - Lanywa detachment \'A\' Company - Lashio demolition squad - Namsam Falls detachment \'C\' Company - Namtu \'C\' Company (less detachments) - Yenangyaung \'D\' Company (less detachments). During the retreat to India, the Upper Burma Battalion was listed as forming part of the Lines of Communication Troops. At Mandalay on 23rd March 1942, the Tenasserim, Upper Burma and Rangoon Battalions were reformed and became known as the Rangoon, Tenasserim and Upper Burma Companies of the Burma Battalion. This new battalion performed garrison duties in Mandalay and also supplied officers and men for movement control. All its transport with drivers were attached to the Brigade Transport Officer. At the end of March 1942, the Burma Battalion provided officers and men to man Irrawaddy Flotilla Company launches whose crews had absconded. On 24th April 1942, the Burma Battalion left Mandalay, after the bombing, on the ‘Japan’ for Katha, which was reached on 1st May 1942. On the morning of 2nd May 1942 orders were given to march to India. The spoon measures approximately 4.9” (12.6mm) long and weighs 11.2g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Private Purchase Variant of a WW2 British (S.O.E.) Special Operations Executive Lock Knife by William Rodgers Sheffield Here on offer is what appears to be an unusual variant of a WW2 British (S.O.E.) Special Operations Executive lock knife, made by William Rodgers of Sheffield, England. I believe this knife is possibly a “private purchase” version of the WW2 S.O.E. as shown on pages 46-47 in \'British and Commonwealth Military Knives\' book by Ron Flook. The only difference is this knife wasn’t made with the additional small curved “tyre slasher knife“, located at the other end of the knife. Also, most of S.O.E. knives didn\'t have a manufacturers name or origin but this one has: WILLIAM RODGERS SHEFFIELD ENGLAND stamped on the blade ricasso. The polished steel clip point blade measures a total of 3 1/2\" long, with a cutting edge of 3″. The blade folds out and locks securely in place. It is released with a metal sprung thumb release which is stiff but works perfectly. This knife has the black chequered Bexoid grip scales, that are held in place by three steel rivets. Bexoid was a special purpose material, introduced by the British Xylonite Company in 1936 and initially used for making radio dials, The new substance was resistant to heat and humidity and part of a ‘new age’ of mouldable synthetic plastics. The grip scales and internal steel body have a shaped cut-out to enable the blade to be gripped and easily opened. I think this knife originally had a metal swivel lanyard loop fitted as the pin at the end is very slightly proud of the grip scales? The knife is in great condition and working order, but has clearly been used, with some signs of sharpening and dark areas on the steel blade. The original grip scales are in great condition with just one tiny crack on one side to the Bexoid by one pin at the end, as shown in my photos. Open, the whole knife measures 8” (20.3cm) long and it weighs 110g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

PSV Public Service Vehicle Bus Conductor Badge - HH West Region No.36781 Here on offer is a fine example of a public service identification badge for a bus conductor from the West Area, with the id number HH 36781. This example is in near mint condition with no loss of colour or damage and it retains its brass buttonhole fitting on the reverse. The badge measures 2” (5.1cm) diameter and weighs 20g. A great collector’s item! Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thanks for taking the time to look.

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RAF English Pewter Tankard - Commemorating 40th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain Here on offer is a vintage RAF English Pewter tankard that I believe was issued to commemorate that 40th anniversary of the “Battle of Britain”. It is inscribed with the famous Churchill quote around the top: \'NEVER IN THE FIELD OF HUMAN CONFLICT WAS SO MUCH OWED BY SO MANY AND TO SO FEW\' and around the bottom: \'Battle of Britain July 10th - Oct 31st 1940\' It is also engraved with the list of all active airfields used during the Battle of Britain. There also an impressive RAF crest/emblem mounted on the left side of the tankard. It is in excellent original condition with a lovely age patina to the metal finish. This could be gently polished to a bright finish if the buyer so wishes. The clear glass bottom is also undamaged and in perfect condition. Stamped on the base are the makers marks and the words English Pewter. The Tankard measures 5.25” (13.3cm) high and 4” (10.2cm) diameter at its base. It weighs 540g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

RAF Support Command Emblem Plaque 1973 - 1994 Here on offer is a fine example of an RAF Support Command plaque that depicts their official badge at the time of their existence, between 1973 and 1994. The plaque appears to have been cast in one piece from a heavy black resin/hard-plastic material. All the letters, crown and central eagle image are cast in relief and in fine detail. The lower scrolled ribbon depicts the commands motto: UT AQUILAE VOLENT Which translates to “That Eagles May Fly”. The plaque is in excellent condition with just some loss of gilt to the raised lettering and high points. It does not appear to have ever been wall mounted, as there are no fixing holes on hangers on the reverse? Some history relating to the RAF Support Command. It was formed on 31 August 1973 by the renaming of RAF Maintenance Command, with No. 90 (Signals) Group being added to it. Its responsibilities included all logistical and maintenance support requirements of the RAF. Among its first stations assigned may have been RAF Gan, transferred from Far East Air Force. It was renamed as RAF Support Command, and its role further increased, on 13 June 1977 when it absorbed Training Command, making it additionally responsible for all RAF ground and aircrew training. In the 1980s the bunker at RAF Holmpton was converted to form a new Emergency War Headquarters for RAF Support Command. In 1994 the Command was split up, with many of its functions merging with those of the RAF Personnel Management Centre to form RAF Personnel and Training Command and others being hived off into RAF Logistics Command. The plaque itself is 7” (17.8cm) high by 5.1” (13cm) wide and weighs 200g. This plaque makes an impressive display piece for a relatively short-lived RAF command unit. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

RAF Sweetheart Bar Brooch.

RAF Winners Bronze Inter-Unit Fencing Championships Plaque to RAF COSFORD Squadron Leader S. J. Jury in 1948 Here on offer is an excellent example of a bronze or bronzed metal Inter_ Unit Fencing Championships Plaque awarded to the winner, Squadron Leader S. J. Jury, RAF Cosford in 1948 The ornate metal plaque has been mounted on a black painted wooden mount that has a hinged stand on the back, so it can be displayed in a cabinet or on a desk. The plaque itself shows the spread eagle motto for the RAF at the top and a circular disc in the centre that depicts two men fencing. Below that is a rectangular section that has been engraved with the event and winners details: R.A.F. INTER-UNIT FENCING CHAMPIONSHIPS 1948 WINNERS R.A.F. COSFORD S/LDR S.J. JURY The plaque is in just excellent condition with just some slight loss of paint to the edges of the mount. I can’t see a maker’s name on it but it was possibly made by F. Phillips of Aldershot, who made a lot of military awards during this time period. Further research is needed into who Squadron Leader S. J. Jury was and his WW2 history in the RAF. Please see the related Royal Tournament medal I have listed under item 50687, that is also to RAF Cosford and Squadron Leader S. J. Jury. The wooden mount measures 5” (12.7cm) by 3.75” (9.5cm) and metal plaque measures 4.3” (11cm) by 3” (7.6cm). It weighs 128g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Rare 1862 London International Exhibition Bronze Prize Medallion awarded to G. P. BIDDER Here on offer is scarce example of an 1862 London International Exhibition bronze prize medallion. Following the success of the Great Exhibition of 1851, another exhibition was held between 1st May and 15th November 1862. The exhibition building stood in the gardens of the Royal Horticultural Society in Kensington and was opened by the Duke of Cambridge. It was demolished in 1864. The obverse of the medallion, features a finely detailed allegorical scene of Britannia seated on a raised dais beside a crouching lion being courted by six women representing Science, Art, Industry and Agriculture. There are also the names D. MACLISE R. A. DES. LEONARD C. WYON FEC in small lettering at the lower edge. The reverse shows an intricately engraved wreath with: 1862 LONDINI HONORIS CAUSA This translates roughly to \"Presented in London for the Sake of Honour”. There is also the name LEONARD C. WYON in small lettering at the lower edge. I believe this large medal was made by Leonard Charles Wyon and designed by Daniel Maclise. The edge is engraved with the award recipient’s name: G. P. BIDDER, C. E., JUROR. CLASS V. This medallion has a wonderful rich dark aged patina finish to the bronze, which implies it has never been cleaned since it was minted 159 years ago. There are some overall light surface scratches to the finish and a small rubbed area near the top on the obverse. There are also a couple of slight dings to the top edges. It measures 3” (7.6cm) long and 0.25” (0.6cm) thick. It weighs a heavy 223g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Rare 18th Century Sinhalese Patisthanaya Polearm Spearhead Converted into a Short Sword Here on offer is a very rare and unusual adaptation of an 18th century Sinhalese Patisthanaya polearm spearhead, that has been converted in to a Kris or Keris like short sword, with a carved horn grip. The Patisthanaya is a polearm from the Sinhalese people of Ceylon/Sri Lanka. While their iron and steel heads can take many different forms, they always form some degree of a \"trident\". There are also elongated bolsters running down from the head and fastened to the haft on many examples. Their hafts are often painted in red, gold, and black geometric designs and circles, a form and colours apparently associated with the capital city of Kandy. These are certainly one of the ethnographic world\'s most unique and flamboyant polearm types. This very early example is in what I would call “relic” condition. All the iron metalwork has a dark aged pitted rust finish. The steel blade is inlaid with chased brass floral motifs, like vine tendrils, that show signs of loss and lifting to both sides. The blade has surmounting straight quillons and tubular socket of steel that is inset with sections of brass and silver swirling motifs, a few of which are missing. The green horn grip has been slotted into the steel socket and carved by the artisan to incorporate what I believe is the mythological head of the Makara in to its design. It has been further enhanced with the application of tiny copper and silver nails, which is reminiscent of 18th century European pique work. Makara is a legendary sea-creature in Hindu mythology. Makara are considered guardians of gateways and thresholds, protecting throne rooms as well as entryways to temples; it is the most commonly recurring creature in Hindu and Buddhist temple iconography and also frequently appears as a gargoyle or as a spout attached to a natural spring. The grip has eroded on one side but still retains some fine detailing to the head of the other side. Overall, this maybe in poor condition, but is a most unusual example of a Sinhalese spearhead repurposed for practical use as a votive or melee weapon. It still makes a wonderful display piece and try and find another one! It measures 15.3” (39cm) long with an 8.25” (21cm) blade and weighs 400g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Rare 1940’s ‘Spitfire’ Target Tiddly-Winks Game by Berwick’s of Liverpool, England Here on offer is an original WW2 period version of the classic “Tiddly-Winks” parlour game. This is the ‘Spitfire’ Target edition, made in England by Berwick’s of Liverpool, circa 1940. I can only find one other example currently for sale and its being offered at £110! The game is in great condition and comes with its original Bakelite cup that has BERWICK’S LIVERPOOL in raised letters on the base. It also still has the four different coloured sets of counters, each consisting of a large “Shooter” counter and five small counters. The box itself is in excellent order with all corners intact, just the front image is slightly grubby and there are some rub marks to the base. I believe the rules for this game are as follows: TARGET TIDLEY-WINKS. Place the box in the centre of a table covered with a fairly thick cloth. Each player selects one large \"Shooter” counter and the five small counters of the same colour. Then the players flip the small counters into the box by pressing them sharply on the edge with the “Shooter”. Counters score according to the numbers shown on the coloured sections and any counter dropping into the cup in the centre counts as 20 points. A counter that is more on one colour than another scores the number in which its greater area covers. The player making the highest score is the winner. This is a rare WW2 period example with great period graphics. It box measures 5.75” (14.6cm) square by 1.75” (4.4cm) high and weighs 120g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Rare 19th Century 72nd Highlanders Regiment Tunic Button Sweetheart Bar Brooch Here on offer is a fine example of a rare 19th century 72nd Highlanders Regiment tunic button sweetheart bar brooch. The tunic button still retains all its original gilt and crisp detail to the stags head and lettering on the front. It has been professionally attached to a gilt pin so that it can be worn as a bar brooch. Some history of the 72nd Highlanders Regiment. In 1778 the 78th Regiment, was renumbered The 72nd ( Highland ) Regiment of Foot in 1786. There were three previous regiments to bear this number, none of which has any Scottish connection. In 1782 the Regiment was in India assisting the Army of the East India Company in its campaign against Tipoo, Sultan of Mysore and later it helped capture the Cape of Good Hope from the Dutch in 1806. It raised a second battalion in 1804, although it did not see service and was disbanded in 1814. 1809 was the year that all Scottish regiments will remember, as it was the year in which many of the regiments lost their `Highland' status and ceased to wear the kilt. Unfortunately, the 72nd was one of those regiments. It did not see service in Europe during the Napoleonic Wars, but served for most of the period in Cape Colony and Mauritius . After fighting in the Kaffir War in South Africa , they returned home in 1821 and were then stationed in Ireland . In recognition of its record as a reliable regiment, it was re-titled The 72nd (Duke of Albany's Own Highlanders) in 1823 and allowed to resume wearing highland dress such as the feather bonnet. However, instead of the kilt, it wore trews of Royal Stuart tartan. The Regiment went to the Cape again in 1828 and was engaged in the Kaffir War of 1835, before returning home in 1840. It then served in a variety of places, Gibraltar , Barbados and Nova Scotia , before being sent to the Crimea to take part in the latter stages of the siege of Sevastopol . It then went to Bombay and saw service in central India during the Mutiny, including the capture of Gwalior and the pursuit of Tantia Topee, followed by service in the Umeyla Expedition of 1863. It then returned home in 1865, before returning in 1871. It then served on the North West Frontier and took part in the Afghan campaigns of 1878-80, including the battle of Kandahar. The regiment was amalgamated in 1881 as the 1st and 2nd Battalions Seaforth Highlanders (Ross-shire Buffs, The Duke of Albany's). The bar measures 1.5” (3.8cm) wide and the button is 0.75” (1.8cm) diameter and weighs 4.9g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Rare Anglo-Boer War POW made Carved Cedar-wood Box – Bermuda 1903 Here on offer is a very rare example of an Anglo-Boer war POW carved cedar-wood hinged box, made in one of the POW camps on Bermuda in 1903. This large and impressive box that is I believe, made from cedar-wood that now has a beautiful rich patina finish to the wood. It has a hinged lid that has been deeply hand carved with ornate, fan and pyramid shaped patterns. It is also engraved with: POW Bermuda 1903 The main body has undecorated sides but shows wonderful dovetail joints that have been used on the corner joints. The original brass lock is still in place but the key is now missing. The box is in excellent condition with not cracks that I can see, just a “knot hole” on the front edge of the lid where the “knot” has fallen out over the years. The box measures 16.1” (41cm) wide, 8.5” (21.6cm) deep and 4.3” (11cm) high. It weighs a heavy 1.7Kg. During the Anglo-Boer war more than 5,000 South African prisoners of war (men and boys) arrived on HM ships and were transported to exile on various islands in Bermuda from 1901 to 1902. Bermuda was one of the places selected as a prisoner of war camp for the Boers because of its distance from South Africa. Five of the Bermuda Islands were used and the internees where split on their attitude to the war and were physically separated on this basis. Those who believed the war should be continued were sent to Darrell\'s Island and closely guarded. Morgan\'s Island held 884 men, including 27 officers. There was 809 on Tucker\'s Island, 607 on Burt\'s Island 607 and 35 on Port\'s Island where the hospital facilities were located. The Boer War Cemetery in Bermuda was built by Boer prisoners. Unfortunately for the local civilian population, HM ships and the British Army garrison, the POWs brought with them an outbreak of enteric fever. To amuse themselves and to make pocket money, the Boers carved toys and implements, usually out of cedar-wood. This was because cedar was the most common wood on the Islands. However, they would also use anything they could get their hands on: pieces of old furniture, bones, coins, anything. By 1903 very few prisoners were left in Bermuda, so whatever has that date on it, like this box, is very scarce and command a high premium! Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched.

RARE ANTIQUE 18thC SPIKED LEATHER DOG COLLAR – USED AS PROTECTION FROM WOLVES Here on offer is a rare 18th or early 19th century, original leather dog collar that would have been worn as a protection from wolf attacks. This superb example has been made with two layers of stitched thick leather inset with two rows of metal spikes. The spiked section is attached by two ‘swivel’ buckles to a thick leather adjustable strap, which has as a strong buckle fastener. The strap also still has a large sliding brass ring in place to which a lead can be attached. The collar is in excellent condition for its age, the leather is a little stiff, but all the stitching is good and secure. The spikes do have some age related surface rust. The spiked section of the collar measures 9” (23cm) long and the strap is currently fastened at 10” (25.4cm) but it can be adjusted smaller if required. It weighs a heavy 185g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Rare Antique 19th Century Japanese Repousse Solid Silver Tiger and Dragon Motif Belt Buckle Here on offer is a truly fine example of a rare 19th century Meiji period, Japanese repoussé solid silver Tiger and Dragon motif belt buckle. The front depicts a stylised Tiger on the left half of the buckle and a Dragon on the right half. On the reverse, each half is stamped with the number 84 and two Japanese Kanji/Chrysanthemum marks. I believe from some research that these types of markings were used in late 19th century by Russian Silversmiths working in Japan at time of Russo/Japan conflict of that period. There are no silver content marks, but it does test as .800 grade silver. It measures 2.75” (7cm) wide and weighs 47g. The buckle is in excellent condition, with very minor age related surface scratches. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Rare Antique Folding Combination Cigar Holder with Knife and Piercer by J.Nowill & Sons c1890 Here on offer is a rare example of an antique folding combination cigar holder with a knife and long piercer by J.Nowill & Sons of Sheffield, England, circa 1890. J.Nowill & Sons are famous Sheffield knife manufactures and they have been making them since 27th April 1700. This is the only combination cigar tool that I have seen by this maker and it is in excellent original condition, with just slight age greying to the steel. The grip is made from two polished slabs of ivory that are held in place by four silver pins. The slabs are in perfect undamaged condition, just one side shows some very light age staining to it, which is to be expected, given its about 130 years old. All three of the tools still fold out and hold in place perfectly. The two pronged fork, is actually stamped on one side with the lettering: CIGAR HOLDER. On the other side it has the maker’s name: J.NOWILL & SONS SHEFFIELD The small knife still retains a sharp edge and has the CROSS KEYS logo (first seen in 1842) of J.Nowill & Sons, stamped on the ricasso. The long thin piercer is just in perfect condition and it’s amazing how it has survived so intact. This rare and unusual piece makes a great addition to any tobacciana collection by a famous English knife maker. It measures 2.5” (5.8cm) long when closed up. The knife is 1” (2.5cm) long, the Cigar Holder is also 1” (2.5cm) long and the Piercer is 1.9” (4.8cm) long. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Rare Antique Hand Carved Wooden Native Indian Chief Pipe Rack c1900 The carved heads themselves are very detailed and depict the style of the classic Native Indian Chief, as often seen on large carved cigar store advertising figures of that period. I can only find similar examples of Indian Chief head pipes, but no pipe racks, making this a very rare and highly collectable piece of early Native Indian art. The pipe rack is in great condition with some wear to the paint on the heads, as can be seen in the photos and the head on the far left seems to have had its nose repaired at some point in its life. I love the way the glass eyes have been fitted slight “skewed” which actually gives them a comical appeal. The pipe rack measures 11.5” (29.2cm) wide and the heads are approximately 3.5” (8.8cm) high. It weighs 235g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Rare Antique Horn Handled Bowie Scout Knife By C. Johnson & Co – Owned By WW2 RAF Chief Technician in 1940 Here on offer is a rare antique but WW2 related, horn handled Bowie Scout Knife that was owned by a RAF Chief Technician, who’s surname was SAINTY and his service number was 959955. He apparently served in Iraq back in 1940. The old gentleman that I acquired this from years ago had the information about the previous owner on a label that I have left attached for reference. The beautiful dark horn handle is held in place by two metal pins and has a lovely shiny age patina on both sections of horn. The handle is fitted to a plain quite crudely made aluminium cross guard. The thin Bowie shaped blade has some slight greying and a slightly rounded tip, which may have been how it was made? The centre of the blade is clearly stamped with SCOUT KNIFE and it has a makers name stamped by the throat, which reads: C.JOHNSON & Co SHEFFIELD, ENG Christopher Johnson, who was born in Sheffield in about 1809, started his cutlery business (according to a trade catalogue) in 1836 in Howard Street, Sheffield. His early career, however, is obscure and the firm did not appear at the in Western Works in Howard Street until 1854, with an outlet in Hatton Garden, London. Western Works was apparently so named because of Johnson's flourishing trade in the south-western counties of England. In 1859, he relocated to Portobello Street, which was to be the centre of the firm's operations well into the twentieth century. Johnson was essentially a merchant: but he listed himself as a steel converter and refiner, and a 'manufacturer' of files, tools, and a complete range of cutlery (including table and pocket knives). Johnson soon developed a liking for country life, partly one suspects because his business was so profitable. He brought new partners into the business, such as his nephew John Hibbert (c.1832-1908). In 1868, another partner, John Marshall, joined the business, and the title '& Co' was added. By 1871, Christopher Johnson had moved to The Grange, Carlton, Nottinghamshire, and withdrew from the partnership with Hibbert and Marshall in 1879. Johnson died at The Grange on 2 May 1881, aged 72, after 'a lingering illness'. Marshall and Hibbert now took over the business. In 1881, the firm employed 200 workers(according to Hibbert's enumeration in the Census). Hibbert himself retired from the firm in 1886 (he died, aged 77, on 1 June 1908, and was buried in Fulwood). Marshall became the owner of the business in the late nineteenth century, when the company operated at Western Works and Western Steel Works in Portobello, with a London agent in Victoria Street, London. Sheffield City Library Local Studies Collection has several trade catalogues and manuscript letter-books for this firm. These show almost every type of cutlery from table knives to hunting knives. A Johnson sample book, probably pre-1914, has photographs of sportsman's knives and farmers' knives. Hafted in buffalo, ivory and stag, the quality is self-evident. Many of these products were exported. Johnson, Hibbert and Marshall described themselves as 'Australian merchants'. In 1880, Johnson's won a gold medal at the Melbourne International Exhibition and then appointed an Australian agent, J. W. Bunby, who developed a flourishing trade in the 1880s and 1890s for Johnson's table cutlery and pocket knives. Besides steel and files, the firm sold plated-ware and registered silver marks in Sheffield in 1890 and 1903. Johnson's trade mark - a flag enclosing his initials - was also well known in South Africa, where the firm won a gold medal at the Kimberley Exhibition in 1892. At the turn of the century, Johnson's were hard pressed to satisfy the demand from these markets. John Marshall died on 6 April 1915, at his residence Woodville, in Broomhall Park. He was aged 78 and was buried in Ecclesall. An extensive obituary in The Sheffield Daily Telegraph, 8 April 1915, discussed his work as chairman of the board of Sheffield Royal Infirmary, but hardly mentioned his business career. Marshall's son-in-law, J.M. Denton, took control of the firm and extended its trade in New Zealand. Christopher Johnson & Co. continued to trade in the early 20th century. It had become a limited company by 1939. But after 1945, the decline of its overseas markets, particularly Australia, hit Western Works hard. In 1955, it was bought by Wostenholm and Johnson's factory was closed. It still retains its brown leather scabbard, which has a belt loop at the top and is in great condition. In its scabbard it measures 10.25” (26cm) long and weighs 157g. The knife blade measures 5.5” (14cm). Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched.

Rare Antique IXL GEORGE WOSTENHOLM Stag Handled Hawksbill Folding Knife circa 1880 Here on offer is an example of a rare antique IXL GEORGE WOSTENHOLM stag handled “Hawksbill” folding knife, circa 1880. The knife has been used and shows some signs of sharping to the curved blade, but it still retains a sharp edge. There is some aged “greying” and scratch marks to the blade finish, but I think this would clean up to a brighter finish, if that was preferred? On one side of the ricasso is stamped: IXL WOSTENHOLM SHEFFIELD ENGLAND On the other side are stamped the words: OIL THE JOINTS The knife has two near perfect slices of stag horn that have been shaped to form the tight fit of the grip to the blade tang and brass finger guard. It is unusual to find the grip slabs in such perfect condition, no cracks of splits, just a very tiny nick to the bottom edge. All four steel retaining pins are also still in place. The knife still has a strong spring action. The blade measures 3” (7.7cm) long and the knife itself is a total of 7.1” (18cm) long when opened. It weighs 120g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Rare Antique Russian Ikon brought back by British Soldier who was part of the North Russian Relief Force in 1919 with Provenance Here on offer is a rare antique Russian Ikon brought back by British soldier who was part of the North Russian Relief Force (NRRF) in 1919, with a letter of provenance and photo. It comes with a typed letter from the soldier (with its spelling mistakes) that is also signed by H. Scarlett, the soldier who found it and reads: The history of this Eikon or Heikon I found in the darkest corner, high up against the ceiling in a derelict house, which had suffered destruction, by the action of the Revolutionary Army of Russia (The Bolsheviks) in a small village called UST VAGA about 200 miles (320 KM) up the river Dvina from Archangel on a tributary river called VAGA, whilst serving with the 1st North Russian Relief Force in 1919. In all probability it is one of the Patron Saints of the Russian Orthodox Church. An interpreter told me it was placed there in the belief that it would keep away the evil spirits from the house. (A somewhat unique ornament is it not) No.5608314. 1st Bn Devon Regt. (1st World War) 1916 to 1923 7 years regular service. Signed H. Scarlett A kind member of the Facebook group NRRF, provided me with the following information. Pte. H. Scarlett served with 1st Battalion, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry in North Russia May-September 1919. 1OBLI was a \'composite\' battalion made up of soldiers from a number of regiments. \'C\' Company, 1OBLI was made up entirely of regular soldiers of the Devonshire Regiment. Ust Vaga is a village at the mouth of the Vaga River where it joins the Northern Severnaya Dvina River. Some of the villages from the time were renamed or no longer exist, Ust Vaga however does. The North Russia Relief Force was an Allied expeditionary force that supported the Russian front against Germany between 1918 and 1919. The force was made up of volunteers, regular soldiers, and men who had enlisted for two to four years. The force included some Australian volunteers, including three officers and six sergeants. The force\'s purpose was to: Cover the withdrawal of British, US, and other anti-Bolshevik forces. Extract the force after the Armistice and the Russian winter. The force arrived in North Russia in June 1919, and all British forces were evacuated by September 1919. General Henry Rawlinson led the expedition. The Ikon itself is in excellent condition and has been kept protected inside a framed glass fronted “shadow box”. The back of the Ikon retains the original Russian maker’s label. The typed letter shows some age staining and comes with a photo of Pte. H. Scarlett in uniform and is dated on the reverse 10th May 1919, Crowborough, England, so just before he left for Russia. The outer case measures 11.5” (29.2cm) by 9.75” (24.8cm) by 2.75” (7cm). The Ikon itself is approximately 8.25” (21cm) by 6.75” (17.2cm). In the frame it weighs a heavy 1.8Kg. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thank you for taking the time to look.

Rare Antique Victorian Custom Officer\'s “Rummage” Sword Stick by MOLE of Birmingham c1870

Rare Antique Victorian Green Leather Chatelaine c1880 Here on offer is a rare and unusual antique green leather chatelaine that was used in a variety of forms by the Victorians during the second half of the 19th Century. Owing to the fragility of the leather and its tendency to wear out/crack, it is very rare to find a complete original chatelaine with leather “chains” and all its appendages from that period. The chatelaine has four individual leather straps/chains, that are 5.25” (13.4cm) long. They are each fitted with a brass swivel hook, all of which are still in working order. The top section has a brass belt hook and the front section is shaped as a shield and is covered in green leather. The attached appendages comprise are all in excellent condition and consist of: 1) A green leather covered notebook, that is 3.1” (8cm) long and still seems to have all its pages. It is missing its small pencil but still retains its retaining loop. Only two pages seem to have some numbers written on them, the rest are still plank. 2) A green leather covered perfume bottle, 2.5” (6.4cm) long including the loop. The brass top screws of and still retains the cork inner seal in the lid. 3) A green leather covered combination mirror/pin wheel with a circular bevelled edged mirror, that is 2” (5cm) long. 4) A delightful small gunmetal cased ladies pocket watch that is 1.25” (3.2cm) diameter. The watch isn’t working and appears to be overwound? The outer metal case has some light pitting to the finish and the beautiful dial face has a very fine hairline crack. Inside back lid is what appears to be the makers name, which I can’t make out and the words “Swiss Made”. With all its attachments it weighs 135g. This is a really fine example of this type of chatelaine, which is in just excellent condition. The only other example I have seen is a brown leather version as shown in the book, "Chatelaines - Utility to Glorious Extravagance", on page 250. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. I am always happy to combine the postage on multiple purchases. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Delivery Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Many thanks for taking the time to look.

RARE ANTIQUE VICTORIAN ORNATE BRASS THERMOMETER HOLDER Here on offer is a rare example of an antique Victorian ornately patterned brass thermometer holder. I believe this holder may have been originally silver-plated, as there is some evidence of it still existing in the recesses of the pattern, but is has clearly worn off over the years. The cylindrical shaped holder has a beautiful raised floral pattern all over its surface, including the top and bottom caps. The top section pulls off and is held in place by two attached brass chains and a ring. The Thermometer Holder is in excellent condition with just a couple of very slight indentations on the long section that are hard to see, but can be felt. There is also what looks like a split in the inside plain section that the top section slides over. This does not effect its use in any way and the fit of the top section is still very tight indeed. The holder does NOT contain a thermometer. It measures 5.75” (14.7cm) long by 0.6” (1.3cm) diameter. Including the chain it measures 7.75” (19.7cm) and weighs 30g. I cannot find another example like this one but feel it was probably owned and used by a private nanny or nurse in the employ of a wealthy family, and would have been suspended from a chatelaine. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

RARE ANTIQUE WADE & BUTCHER X.C.D. EXCEED PIONEER STAG POMMEL KNIFE circa 1900 Here on offer is rare example of an antique X.C.D. EXCEED Pioneer Stage Pommel Knife, made by the famous razor and knife manufacturer, Wade & Butcher, of Sheffield, England, circa 1900. I believe this is an unusual top quality EXCEED Model of this hunting and fighting knife and was made between 1891 and 1918. The handle is made from a tightly stacked leather ring grip with 6 brass spacers evenly spread between 3 red and 3 black spacers at the top and bottom of the grip. It is in excellent condition, still tight with just a tiny nick to the leather grip. The pommel is made from a beautiful piece of genuine stag antler and the blade tang is retained by a brass nut inset into the pommel. The polished clip point Bowie blade is made from high quality Sheffield steel and has a full blood grove on both sides. The ricasso is stamped with: X.C.D. WADE & BUTCHER SHEFFIELD ENGLAND (X.C.D. stood for "e XC ee D in Quality). The blade is rust free but has been poorly sharpened during its life and shows grind marks and scratches to the cutting edge. The knife fits snuggly into its original easy access brown leather ‘tube type’ sheath, that has a large belt loop on the reverse. This is a great example of a rare antique English knife that is so tactile to hold. The blade measures 5.75” (14cm) and the knife itself 10.25” (26cm) long. It weighs 255g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Rare Antique Watchmaker’s Box Wood and Agate Stone Pocket Oil Well Pot Here on offer is a rare 19th century box wood and agate watchmaker\'s oil well pot. This fantastic Antique Treen & Agate Oil Pot was used by a Watchmaker in his Watchmaking & Repair business. The wooden pot has been hand turned and is a beautiful piece of “treenware” in its own right. The lid does have a slight age crack but that is the only damage I can see. The lid is marked on the top with the number “60” and inside it has the name: G. MURFIN, who might be the maker or possibly the original owner? The polished agate stone oil well is centred and recessed into the wooden base and is in excellent condition. The beautiful coloured agate stone has the naturally formed lines often seen in these stones. This antique boxwood oil pot would be a great addition to a watchmaker business or your antique watchmaker tool & accessory collection. It measures 1.5” (3.8cm) high and 1.5” (3.8cm) diameter at the base. It weighs 25g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Rare Art Deco Period Plated Matchless Cigarette Lighter by the Wolverhampton Die-Casting Co Ltd c1920 Here on offer is a rare Art Deco period plated Matchless cigarette lighter by the Wolverhampton Die-Casting Co Ltd, circa 1920. This impressive Art Deco style lighter is in excellent condition, retaining all of its original plating. On one side it reads: MATCHLESS MAZAK On the other side: MATCHLESS DURAK Then on one edge: MANUFACTURED BY THE WOLVERHAMPTON DIE-CASTING CO LTD On the other edge it has the recessed striker pad. It still retains its original \"everlasting\" striker, that screws into the top of the lighter. There is no fuel (petrol) in the lighter, to meet shipping regulations. This is a very rare lighter that is in near mint condition and will make an impressive addition to any lighter collection. It measures 2.1” (5.4cm) tall by 1.6” (4.1cm) wide at the top and 0.5” (1.3cm) thick. It weighs 56g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thanks for taking the time to look.

Rare Beretta Bascula Gentleman\'s Knife with Ornate Hand Engraved LONDON side plates Here on offer a rare and fine example of a Beretta Perennia Bascula Gentleman\'s Knife with its original case and seal. I bought this knife from the famous gun shop at West Wycombe shooting ground many years ago and I can’t find another example with this engraving? This may well have been a “special” order or short run from Berretta? The side plates have been expertly hand engraved on both sides with a floral pattern and the word LONDON in an ornate font. They represent the side plates from a Beretta shotgun. The inner surfaces of the plates have a circular machine turned pattern unlike any other example I have seen. I believe the blade is made from 440C stainless steel with a hardness rating of HRC 56-58 and it has a brightly polished finish. The knife comes in its original felt lined plastic case with the Berretta quality tag. It blade (cutting edge) measures 2.25” (5.7cm) and the knife in the open position is 5.4” (13.7cm). It weighs 48g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched.

RARE BLACK FACED 14CT GOLD OMEGA MENS ART DECO POCKET WATCH c1943 WW2 Here on offer is a rare and beautiful vintage 14ct gold Art Deco Gents Pocket Watch by the famous premier Swiss watch maker, Omega. This superb original stem-winder example has an unusual black dial with gold hands and gold Roman Numeral numbers. It also has a sub seconds dial set at the 6 o’clock position. It looks to still have its original mineral glass fitted, which is in excellent condition. The solid 14ct Gold rear cover has a stunning and stylish Art Deco pattern, which truly sets this watch above other plain examples. The rear cover can be removed carefully with a razor blade and inside is stamped with the official Omega maker’s marks and a case serial number of 9435705. Looking up the serial numbers on the Omega site this would date the cover to the year 1939. There is also the official Swiss 14K (585) gold standard mark for Switzerland, the Squirrel as well as a 14K stamp. You can see from the slim shape and even down to the loop at the top of the watch that this is an Art Deco period piece. The gold plated 17-jewel watch movement is just superb, as you can see from my pictures; it is in excellent working condition. The serial number on the movement 9524597 dates it to 1943. So if I have read the serial numbers correctly, the watch was made in 1943 and had an earlier rear case fitted from a batch made back in 1939. Given that this watch was made during WW2, this is hardly surprising as supplies of precious metals where in short supply. The condition is excellent with just the slightest of light scratches and marks to the back cover. The watch measures 1.8” (4.7cm) diameter and weighs 50g. Omega is one of the most premier watch maker’s in the World and this watch truly has that understated elegance that just ouzes class. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Rare Blued 2nd Pattern TOM BEASLEY FS Fighting Knife by Wilkinson Sword Here on offer is a rare and original Tom Beasley (Fairbairn Sykes) FS fighting knife by Wilkinson Sword. From what I have researched it appears that only 500 special edition "TOM BEASLEY" blades were made by Wilkinson Sword, post WW2 between 1946 and 1949. I believe that Beasley, being in his 80s, probably did not make any of the knives but instead oversaw their production. He joined Wilkinsons on 8th May 1884 and spent the rest of his life with the company forging blades for swords and knives. He forged the blade of The Stalingrad Sword in 1943. This sword was presented by King George VI to Josef Stalin in honour of the Russian troop’s defence of Stalingrad. Tom Beasley died in 1950, 90 years old. Apparently they where made as window displays for the early post war sales drive for Wilkinson’s shaving products. Thanks to Ron Flook’s excellent book (The Fairbairn-Sykes Knife and other Commando Knives), I know these knives came with both 2nd and 3rd Pattern style hilts, not just the more common and majority Ivorine hilt versions. Also they came with 2 types of etchings, the 2 panel and 3 panel versions. This fine example is one of the much rarer blued 2nd Pattern hilt versions with the so called 2 panel "truncated" Tom Beasley motto: HAND FORGED BY TOM BEASLEY THE FAMOUS SWORDSMITH (without the 3rd panel words: OF STARLINGGRAD FAME). On the other side of the blade is the WILKINSON SWORD Logo and the motto: COMMANDO FIGHTING KNIFE WORLD WAR 1939 - 1945 This beautiful double-edged dagger blade measures 6.74” (17.1cm) in length and retains its original bright plated finish. There are a few tiny areas of greying that may polish out and it retains its original edge that hasn’t been sharpened. Just a stunning blade! The knurled grip/hilt and finger guard retain all their original blueing. The assembly vice marks are still visible to the top two sides of the pommel, where the tang was tightened up to form a secure fit of the blade to the hilt. It is complete with original 2nd Pattern dark brown leather sheath with blued chape. This is the type where the chape is fixed by a rivet and the belt flap by two hollow rivets. The font shows two crease lines on the section that covers the blade, but there are no splits or damage to the leather. The top still has its original elastic retainer in place and it is very unusual that hasn’t been overstretched or damaged. Interestingly on the reverse, it still retains its two original horizontal leather tabs or ‘wings’, but they have been folded in and held in position with a couple of stitches? As the majority of these knives were made with Ivorine (imitation ivory) grips. This is one of the few to have a grip suitable for actual commando use. Although I am sure from its condition that it hasn’t seen combat, it could have been purchased to possibly be used in Malaysia, fighting the communist guerrillas or even in the Korean War? This knife is in near mint condition and ultra rare to find in this configuration and it comes from my private collection of FS Knifes. The blade measures 6.74” (17.1cm) long and the knife is 11.6” (29.5cm) in total length. It weighs 265g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Rare Boer War Celluloid Letter Opener Depicting “A Gentleman in Kharki” with Food Suppliers Slogan on the Blade Here on offer is a rare example of a Boer War (circa 1900) Celluloid Letter Opener, which depicts the figure of a British Wounded Soldier, \"A Gentleman in Kharki\" moulded as the handle. The image of the wounded British Soldier is from Richard Caton Woodville\'s painting \"A Gentleman in Kharki\". The image was a popular one for patriotic souvenirs made during the Boer War and was often combined with the verses from Rudyard Kipling\'s poem \"The Absent Minded Beggar\". I believe suppliers at the time, would sell such items to raise funds for the military wounded, as well as to advertise there products. The blade has the Boer War suppliers name NAO and great slogans on both sides of the blade! One side reads: SOUPS, EXTRACTS, RATIONS FOR EVERYONE NAO AS SUPPLIERS TO H.M. FORCES The other side reads: ONLY FOOD IN THE WORLD MADE FROM THE WHOLE CARCASS PLEASE ASK FOR PAMPHLET. The Soldier figure on the handle has been moulded with great detail and appears to be undamaged and it just shows some age related discolouration to the celluloid. This is a really rare example of a Boer War related souvenir that is in just excellent condition. It measures 8.25” (21cm) long, end to end. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Delivery Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Rare Boer War P.O.W. Carved French “Oom Paul/Hungarian” Smoking Pipe Here on offer is a rare Boer War P.O.W. carved, French “Oom Paul/Hungarian” Smoking Pipe. The Hungarian shaped pipe is one of the most bent pipes that has ever been created. It is the favorite silhouette for smokers who like to comfortably keep their pipe at the corner of their mouth, while having their hands free to do something else. Its name comes from the old Hungarian manufacturers. Now this style of pipe has also been called \"Oom Paul\" in reference to the President S.J. “Paulus” Kruger (1825-1904) of South Africa, known as “Uncle Paul” or “Oom Paul” in Dutch. who often had this type of pipe in his mouth. These pipes where known to have been carved by Boers captured by the British and interned in P.O.W. camps. This fine example is actually a French made pipe, with a burr wood bowl and vulcanite stem, that screws off to aid cleaning. The metal collar is actually stamped FRANCE under a maker’s mark of a thistle inside a laurel wreath, that I can’t identify. The metal collar, which might be silver, has a few age cracks to it, but still holds in one piece. The bowl has been skillfully carved with the details: ANGLO BOER WAR Below which is the profile image of Paul Kruger, with his beard but without a pipe which is unusual. This image is set in a decorated shield. Then below this are the year dates: 1899 1900 1901 The pipe is in overall excellent condition, apart from the cracks to the collar, and looks to have had minimal use. These pipes are very rare to find these days and make a wonderful addition to any Boer War. Collection. The pipe measures 5” (12.7cm) high including the stem and is 4” (10.2cm) wide, also including the stem. It weighs 65g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Rare Boer War “The Absent Minded Beggar – A Gentleman in Kharki” Large Silver Plated Plaque in an Oak Frame c1900 Here on offer is an original and rare Boer War, large silver-plated plaque depicting the “The Absent Minded Beggar – A Gentleman in Kharki” set in an oak frame, circa 1900. The plaque displays a finely detailed image in relief of Richard Caton Woodville\'s famous figure of a wounded British infantryman, “A Gentleman in Kharki”. Below the image are the impressed words: “A gentleman in Kharki” This links it to Rudyard Kipling\'s 1899 poem, \'The Absent-Minded Beggar\'. The poem was set to music by Sir Arthur Sullivan and often accompanied by the illustration of a wounded but defiant British soldier, \"A Gentleman in Kharki\", by Richard Caton Woodville. The song was written as part of an appeal by the Daily Mail to raise money for soldiers fighting in the Second Boer War and their families. The fund was the first such charitable effort for a war. The chorus of the song exhorted its audience to \"pass the hat for your credit\'s sake, and pay– pay– pay!\" The patriotic poem and song caused a sensation and were constantly performed throughout the war and beyond. Kipling was offered a knighthood shortly after publication of the poem but declined the honour. Vast numbers of copies of the poem and sheet music were published, and large quantities of related merchandise were sold to aid the charity. The \"Absent-Minded Beggar Fund\" was an unprecedented success and raised a total of more than £250,000. From some research it seems it was possibly made by D. George Collins, Manufacturing Silversmiths, of 116 Newgate Street, London, but there are now makers marks or name that I can see on this example. There is also the word: COPYWRIGHT , engraved in the bottom right hand corner. There are four nuts (three domed and one an old replacement) securing the plaque to the frame which can be easily removed to show the reverse and the raw casting finish, which is also silver-plated. I am sure the base metal is copper and the only area of plating loss is very slight, along the very top edge of the plaque. My understanding is these were made in very limited numbers and the few I have seen photos of, have lost all of their silver-plating over the years from cleaning! I have given this plaque a light clean and it still retains 98% of the original thick silver-plating. The oak frame is in excellent condition and now has a great age patina to the finish. On the reverse there is a wooden supporting bar and a wall hanging ring. There is a reference to one of these plaques in the National Army Museum, London, but no image and I can’t find any others for sale. It will be hard to find a better example of this impressive plaque that would surely make the centrepiece, to any Boar War display. The silver-plated plaque itself measures 11.5” (29.2cm) by 7.5” (19.1cm) and the oak frame measures 15.4” (39cm) by 11.4” (29cm). It weighs a heavy 1.5Kg. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched.

Rare Boxed Set of Two Cutthroat Razors by the Famous Cutler J. W. STUTTER London c1880 Here on offer is a rare presentation boxed set of two cutthroat razors by the famous cutler, J. W. Stutter of 133 Bishopsgate, London c1880. This is the same cutler who made the impressive 365 bladed knife for Great Exhibition in 1851, photo attached for reference. They come in what looks to be a light oak wood presentation box that has a red silk and felt lining and the maker’s name in gold lettering inside the lid. The release catch is still in working order and it has a blank gilt brass plaque set into the top lid. It has an old small repair (filler) to one corner but is in overall excellent condition. Each razor has a polished steel 3” (7.6cm) cutting blade and is stamped with the maker’s name on one side: J. W. STUTTER 133. BISHOPSGATE ST. EC They are both in excellent condition with just some tiny areas of light surface pitting. Both retain a truly sharp cutting edge even after 140+ years! Both of the black 5.75” (14.6cm) handles are made from an early celluloid or Bakelite material and one shows a slight crack by the lower rivet pin. Both razors in the box weigh 202g. This is a great opportunity to obtain a rare boxed set on Victorian cutthroat razors by a renowned London maker. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Rare British WW1 Trench Art “Male” Mark IV Wooden Model Tank Moneybox Here on offer is a genuine piece of WW1 Trench Art, being a Mark IV Wooden Model Tank that is also a moneybag. The wooden model has been skilfully made and has a slot cut in the top section to allow coins to be placed in it. There is a hinged flap at the back that lifts up to allow the money to be removed. Strangely scratched into the base is what looks like a British Service number: TH2854 and also the number or year 1946? I think this is a British WW1 Service number and possibly the solider that made the tank moneybox. Why the number/date 1946, I have no idea. The unusual rhomboidal shape of WW1 tanks was to give as long a track run as possible to allow for crossing the wide trenches prevalent on the Western Front battlefields. The heavy tanks were designated \"male\" or \"female\" according to the type of armament they carried in the sponsons fitted to their sides. The prototype mounted a 6-pounder (57 mm) cannon and a Hotchkiss machine gun in each. The designers were concerned that the slow-moving vehicles would be vulnerable to attack by enemy infantry, and decided that dedicated anti-personnel weaponry was necessary. It was decided to design a new sponson that would instead house two Vickers guns. Tanks fitted with the new design were designated \"female\", and those with the protruding 6-pounder, \"male\". (This had the unfortunate effect of making the prototype \"Mother\" a \"male\".) A great piece of Trench Art that is in excellent condition and can still be used as a moneybox today. The Model Tank measures 6” (15.3cm) long, 2.8” (7.3cm) high and 4.25” (10.5cm) wide, gun turret to gun turret. It weighs 140g. The Model/Moneybox is in excellent original condition with a small chip to the front edge and some tiny age knocks to the wood finish. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Rare British WW2 No.2 Commando Cap Badge Here on offer a rare WW2 period, No.2 Commando cap badge as worn by officers. It has been made from a pressed white metal with a silver finish that now shows some signs of age tarnish or patina. On the back it still retains its original copper lugs but the long fixing pin is now missing, but it can be easily replaced. It measures 2” (5.3cm) long and weighs 5g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thank you for taking the time to look.

Rare Cased 1996 Limited Special Edition Boker Collector\'s Knife- Model 650 DAM- with Turkish Damascus Blade by M. Sachse - No.38 of 50 Here on offer is a very rare and stunning limited special edition (38 of 50) Boker Damascus Collector\'s knife with Turkish Damascus Blade. It comes cased in a what I believe is a dark burr walnut hinged case. Inside the case is a small certificate of authenticity from Boker along with the original clear plastic bags it came with, one marked with the model reference 650 DAM and 38 of 50. There is also another A4 size printed certificate, in German, that translates as follows: CERTIFICATE Knife model 650 DAM TURKISH DAMASK Limited special edition The manufacture of Turkish damask can be traced back to late Roman times. In central Europe in the first century AD, spatha and sax blades were forged from composite sheets of damask that were twisted or twisted in different directions. At the beginning of the 19th century, twisted damask in Solingen became known as Turkish damask. Only a few masters have ever mastered this highest school of Damascus forging: to weld the twisted steels together flawlessly and thus to create a unique Damascus picture. Due to its complicated manufacturing process and the associated high price, it is only rarely made. This Damascus hunting knife, based on a design by Klaus Papke, was made entirely by hand by our Damascus blacksmith Manfred Sachse. The artfully designed blade consists of eight panels that have been twisted alternately to the right and left. Each track consists of 21 individual layers. They are clearly visible on the blade. The handle made of fine ebony and the hand-polished fittings made of nickel silver harmonize perfectly with the grey-silver shimmering Damascus blade of this special collector\'s knife. The edition is limited to 50 copies worldwide. As a collector\'s item, the knife carries the exclusive no. No. 38 out of 50 Solingen, June 1st, 1996 It then has the ink signatures, probably facsimile’s, of Manfred Sachse and Klaus Papke. Exclusively distributed by Heine. Böker Gmb & Co., Baumwerk, Solingen The only markings on the knife are the raised text on the top spine of the blade, that reads as: M SACHSE DAMASZENER 1996 38 I have owned this knife since about the year 1998 and it is in unused MINT condition. This is a truly sophisticated Boker collector’s knife with a captivating Turkish Damascus pattern, blade, ebony handle and polished nickel silver bolsters made by the “master” blade maker, Manfred Sachse. A great chance to add a truly top quality BOKER knife to your collection. This knife can only increase in value. The knife has a blade length of 3.5” (8.9cm) and a total length of 7.5” (19.2cm). It weighs 195g Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Rare Cased Bronze Medal - For Service in the National Emergency May 1926 Here on offer is a fine bronze medal that was issued to commemorate for the Service in the National Emergency in May 1926, the General Strike. The General Strike was a national strike that lasted ten days, from 3 May 1926 to 13 May 1926, initiated by the General Council of the Trades Union Congress (TUC). The medal was given to those who had given service on behalf of the London, Midland and Scottish Railway Company. The Mint Report for 1926 records that 7,370 medals were struck in total. It is made by Ernest Gillick in England, back in 1926. Gillick (1874-1951) was a sculptor and medallist, who had studied at the Nottingham School of Art. The front depicts Britannia seated to left holding a shield in her left hand and in her right hand an olive branch. Above are emblems of England, Wales and Scotland (Tudor rose, dragon and thistle). There is an inscription that reads: FOR SERVICE IN NATIONAL EMERGENCY MAY 1926 The reverse shows three classically dressed women, one front facing, whilst the other two face left and right respectively. The predominant woman has arms outstretched on which are supported locomotives. The inscription reads: LARGITAS MVNERIS SALVS REPVBLICAE And at the bottom is the maker’s name: E. GILLICK The medal still retains its original hard-shelled brown leather covered case with a recessed medal bed. It measures 2” (5.1cm) diameter and weighs 61g. The medal is in really very fine condition and rare to find with its original case. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Rare Cased Set of Four Antique Silver Plated Knife Rests by Roberts & Belk - circa 1888 Here on offer is an extremely rare cased set of four antique Victorian silver plated knife rests by Roberts & Belk, of Sheffield, circa 1888. These heavy and thickly silver plated knife rests have been made in an unusual form that seems to resemble “atoms”? I understand that Roberts & Belk actually worked with the famous designer, Christopher Dresser and these are believed to be one of his designs. Each of the knife rests is stamped with an Rd, Registration number 111097, which relates to the year 1888. They also marked with the Roberts & Belk “Aladdin’s Lamp” trade mark. They are 2.5” (6.5cm) from ball to ball on the same line and 1.75” (4.5cm) high. They come with their original dark blue leather covered, silk and velvet lined case. Each knife rest have its own recessed position in the case. The knife rests are in MINT condition and I would say have never been used. The case is in excellent condition with just light edge wear to the finish. A brief history of Roberts & Belk. The firm was established as Furniss, Poles & Turner. The first hallmark was entered in Sheffield Assay Office as \"plate worker, Furnival Street, Sheffield\" on December 20, 1810. From c.1822 to 1845 the firm traded as William Briggs (hallmark entered as Plate Worker, Button Lane on August 14, 1822). Later William Briggs entered in partnership with Samuel Roberts and Joseph Slater. In 1845 the firm, trading as Roberts & Slater, silver and electroplate manufacturers, entered its hallmark in Sheffield Assay Office (September 1, 1845. Address: Furnival Street). After the retirement of Joseph Slater (1858) the activity was continued until 1863 under the style Roberts & Briggs (hallmark entered on September 1, 1859). In 1863, after the retirement of William Briggs, the firm changed to Roberts & Belk (the new partner was Charles Belk). Its first hallmarks were entered in Sheffield Assay Office on February 1, 1864. In 1879, after the retirement of Samuel Roberts, the activity was continued solely by Charles Belk maintaining the style Roberts & Belk. Besides the Sheffield factory, the firms were active also in London, with showrooms at 28 Ely Place, Holborn (1858) and later at Gresham House, 24 Holborn Viaduct (1883). In 1901 the firm became Roberts & Belk Ltd and in 1961 was bought by C.J. Vander Ltd. The case measures 5.75” (14.6cm) square by 2.1” (5.4cm) high. Each knife rest weighs 45g and all four with the case, weighs 390g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thanks for taking the time to look.

Rare China War Medal - 1900 Boxer Rebellion - named to Petty Officer 1st Class - Richard Collect Govier - HMS DIDO Here on offer is a beautiful example of an original 1900 Boxer Rebellion, China War Medal correctly named to Richard Collect Govier. He was a Petty Officer 1st class who served on H.M.S. DIDO during the 1900 Boxer Rebellion. This solid silver medal is in near mint condition showing no wear to the high points on either side and no edge dings. (please see my photos). It retains a bright finish with some age patina around the edges and between the medal lettering. Engraved into the medal edge are the following officers details: R. C. GOVIER. P.O. 1 CL. H. M. S. DIDO The medal suspender arm looks to have had a minor period silver repair at some point as it no longer swivels. I believe this was quite common on swivel suspenders. It comes with a good length of the correct type of new ribbon or unissued ribbon. This medal has no clasps and there is no information on his service papers, which would suggest a clasp, was ever issued? It is probable that being a Petty Officer he would have stayed aboard ship in a supporting role during the conflict. The medal measures approximately 1.4” (36mm) diameter and weighs 37g. It comes with copies of R.C. Govier’s service papers and the China medal roll for H.M.S. DIDO. Richard C Govier was born on 9th March 1869 in Pimlico Middlesex and he enlisted into the Royal Navy on 9th March 1887 for 12 years. He served on steam battle ships such as H.M.S. LION through to Battle Cruisers and Battle Ships by the latter part of his service. In 1900 he was serving on HMS DIDO, an Eclipse-class protected cruiser built for the Royal Navy in the mid-1890s. This ship and its crew saw service in the China War 1900 otherwise known as the Boxer Rebellion. The War was an anti-imperialist, anti-foreign, and anti-Christian uprising in China between 1899 and 1901, towards the end of the Qing dynasty. It was initiated by the Militia United in Righteousness (Yìhéquán), known in English as the Boxers. The Boxers were highly trained in martial weapon arts and came from most of the towns and villages in northern China. They resented the western world’s interference in their religion and culture and after several months of growing violence and murder in Shandong and the North China Plain against foreign and Christian presence. In June 1900, Boxer fighters, convinced they were invulnerable to foreign weapons, converged on Beijing to exterminate the foreigners. Diplomats, foreign civilians and soldiers as well as Chinese Christians in the Legation Quarter were besieged for 55 days by the Imperial Army of China and the Boxers and many others were slaughtered. An Eight-Nation Alliance brought 20,000-armed troops to China, which included a contingent of the Royal Navy, who were the closest to the region. Petty Officer R. C. Govier was one of those who served during this period. This is a great opportunity to obtain a rare medal in near mint condition that relates to the Boxer Rebellion. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Rare Chinese Trench Art Ashtray & Matchbox Holder 1902 to 19122 Here on offer is a rare Chinese Trench Art Ashtray and Matchbox Holder, 1902 to 1912. The main body is made of an artillery shell case that has English markings on the base along with a manufactured date that appears to be: JAN 1902 A hand beaten dish has then been soldered to the cut down case to make the ashtray and in the centre is a shell case that supports a matchbox holder/dispenser. The front of the holder has a Chinese Copper coin soldered in place, the front of which depicts early Chinese flags and my research has shown the coin to be a Chinese 10 Cash Coin. Apparently these where made in numerous variants, from about 1912 and this one an unusual variant and therefore rare, albeit in rubbed/used condition. So the shell indicates a date of 1902 and may have been made for the end of the Chinese Boxer Rebellion, but this ammunition may not have been used until needed in 1912, possibly during the Warlord Era? The Qing Dynasty, the last of the ruling Chinese dynasties, collapsed in 1911 and finally fell in 1912 with the abdication of the last emperor, Puyi. China fell into what became known as the WARLORD ERA, when control of much of the country was divided among a group of powerful independent warlords, military leaders with their own private armies. The anti-monarchist and national unificationist Kuomintang party and its leader Sun Yat-sen sought the help of foreign powers to defeat these warlords, who had seized control of much of Northern China. This is rare piece of Chinese Military memorabilia, which I have never come across in 40 years of collecting Trench Art and is clearly worth more research. It measures 5.5” (14cm) high and 4.5” (11.5cm) diameter across the ashtray. It weighs 495g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Delivery Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Rare City of Anzio Certificate with WW2 British Trio Medal Group to CPL William Hemsley – 109th Field Company - Royal Engineers Here on offer is a rare opportunity to obtain a City of Anzio Certificate with WW2 British trio medal group to CPL William Hemsley, of 109th Field Company, Royal Engineers. The genuine City of Anzio Certificate is in excellent original condition, retaining the colour to the ornate border. It does show slight tears to the edges and creases where it has been folded. It shows the crest for Anzio at the top along with the words: CITY OF ANZIO CERTIFICATE OF HONOUR TO THOSE WHO FOUGHT SO VALIANTLY, WITHOUT FEARING FOR THEIR OWN LIVES, ON THE BEACHHEAD DURING THE BATTLE OF ANZIO LEST WE FORGET There is a photo image of the allies landing on the beachhead and below the words: ANZIO BEACHHEAD RESEARCH AND DOCUMENTATION CENTER ANZIO BEACHHEAD MUSEUM The details of the British army soldier it has been awarded to have been handwritten in ink: C.P.L William Hemsley 109 Field Company Royal Engineers No. 4627551 It is also signed by the then President, I assume of the museum, Patrizio Colantunono. My understanding is the museum would/can issue a certificate to any of the brave soldiers who were part of the battle of Anzio, upon proof they were actually there on the day. These Anzio certificates are rare to find and this is the only example I have come across I all the years of my collecting. The Anzio Beachhead Museum is devoted to the Allied amphibious landing on 22 January 1944, along the coastline between Anzio and Nettuno, in Italy. The museum opened in 1994 for the 50th Anniversary of the landing. It comprises four sections: American, British, German and Italian. The exhibitions feature authentic uniforms, badges, documents, pictures and other artefacts donated by veteran organisations. The Battle of Anzio was a battle of the Italian Campaign of WW2 that took place from January 22nd, 1944. The battle began with the Allied amphibious landing known as Operation Shingle, and finally ended on June 4, 1944 with the liberation of Rome. The full-size medal group consists of: The 1939 – 1945 Star with ribbon The Italy Star with ribbon War medal with ribbon All the medals and ribbons are in excellent untouched original condition; no nicks or dents to the medals and the Stars have a beautiful darkened age patina to their finish. They also come with the original O.H.M.S. cardboard “postal” case with his address in Leeds, on the front. Inside it still has three official leaflets that were issued with the medals at the time. Please see photos. The group has a combined weight of 110g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Delivery Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Rare Collectors “Le Kooto” Wheel Opening - Liner Lock Knife by FLORINOX of France Here on offer is a rare collector’s “Le Kooto” folding knife by FLORINOX of France. The knife was designed by Bertrand Barre and features a polished 12C27 grade razor sharp, stainless steel polished blade. This rare version has a black carbon fibre handle with stainless liners and a patented wheel opening, liner lock mechanism. It is designed to be opened by rotating the large wheel at the top of the handle with your thumb, which then locks in place. The blade can then be closed by pushing the liner lock plate towards the grip and rotating the blade. I have owned this knife since new and it is in original mint unused condition. The knife blade is 3.6” (9cm) long the whole knife measures 7.4” (19cm) when opened. It weighs 93g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Rare Copy of Nazi Luftwaffe Propaganda Book “Flieger gegen England” signed & dated 1940 Here on offer is an excellent copy of the Nazi Luftwaffe propaganda book “Flieger gegen England” and is complete with its rare dust jacket. This example is also hand signed in ink on the first blank page by the original owner, “Heinz Muller” (I cant make out his middle name) and is dated 1940. The book’s author was the well known Fritz Otto Busch and Franz Schneider of Berlin published it in 1939. The 62 page small hardback book is printed in German with a number of illustrations (a number full-page) in the text. The dust jacket is lightly creased and split at the spine corners, but overall is in excellent condition. The book measures 7.1” (18cm) by 5.2” (13.2cm) and weighs 125g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched.

Rare DLV Officers Dagger with Original Leather Covered Scabbard and Hanging Chain by SMF - Unit Marked 109 Here on offer is a rare untouched example of a DLV Officers dagger, with its original blue leather covered scabbard and hanging chain by SMF, circa 1935. I must acknowledge the edged weapon expert, Thomas Whittman for the research he has undertaken to correctly document the existence of this very short production dagger. This is covered in Chapter 3 of his excellent reference book; Exploring the Dress Daggers of the German Luftwaffe. These types of daggers have also been referred to as transitional DLV/1st Pattern Luftwaffe Officers daggers. Whittman points out the two differences between a DLV dagger and a 1st Pattern Luftwaffe dagger are: 1) The scabbard shell is usually made from a leather covered composition cardboard material and the scabbard fittings are retained with large staples. 2) If the dagger does not have the Waffen-Amt inspector stamp, it is a DLV Officers dagger. The inspection marks only appeared on 1st Pattern Luftwaffe daggers. So I am pleased to say this example “ticks” both boxes and is therefore a genuine DLV Officers dagger. As with all SMF produced edged weapons, the quality of this dagger is exceptional. It seems to have solid nickel silver fittings throughout, which how some age patination. The pommel and crossguard have the early-stylised gilt/brass swastikas that have loss most of the light gilt finish. The Moroccan blue leather grip is in mint condition and retains its original triple twist wire wrap, which is still held tightly in place. The nickel-plated blade is in excellent/near mint condition. It remains mirror bright and just has some very small “pepper” dark spots towards the tip of the blade that I believe would polish out? On one side of the blade, the ricasso is stamped with a very crisp SMF maker mark, being the seated king logo. Below the makers mark it is stamped with the number “109” which I believe refers to the Flight Training Group. It is NOT Waffen-Amted marked which conforms it is a real DLV dagger. It is also still complete with its thin blue leather buffer pad. The dark blue Moroccan leather scabbard is again in excellent condition and still retains all of its original leather that shows just very minor age/usage bruising. Interestingly just to add to the proof this is a DLV dagger it has a slight “push-out” in the bottom section which is to be expected with these composition scabbards. It is caused by the internal spring –steel metal runners pushing against the soft composition scabbard shell, after 85 years of existence. All three-scabbard fittings are in excellent condition and they are each held in place by a large nickel rivet to the reverse. They all have slight wobble movement on the scabbard shell, again which is expected. The original fitted hanger chains and spring clasp are still in place and in excellent condition. The clip has no makers stamp on the reverse. The short chain has 8 rings and the long chain 13 rings, with no repairs or damage. The blade measures 12” (30.5cm) and the dagger itself 17.5” (44.5cm) long. Inserted in the scabbard it measures 18.75” (47.6cm) long. It weighs 540g. This is a great opportunity to obtain a genuine DLV dagger in wonderful condition that is missing from many collections. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Rare Early WW2 2nd Model Luftwaffe Dagger with Double-Etched Blade & Glass-Like Orange Grip by ALCOSO Here on offer is a rare early 2nd Model Luftwaffe Dagger with Double-Etched Blade and glass-like Orange Grip by ALCOSO, which was most likely made in the late 1930’s. ALCOSO is known for the fine quality of its edged weapons and it appears to be a rare maker of Luftwaffe etched blade daggers, certainly much more uncommon than the Emil Voos versions that can be found on Militaria sites today. The dagger is in excellent, near mint condition and has a lovely mellow patina on the aluminium mounts. The Pommel is in near mint condition, retaining has nearly all the original factory darkening and the hand-enhanced oak leaves on the swastikas remains very crisp. The Grip is beautiful deep orange solid trolon/celluloid type, with a ‘Glass-Like’ finish and is complete with its tight fitting springy aluminium wire. In near mint condition, no cracks or chips, just a slight rub mark in the centre on the reverse, but I am being very picky! The spread winged Eagle crossguard retains most of its detailing with just some slight loss of detailing to the front breast feathers. It has generic relief style quillions with the right over left oak leaf design and a large pebble pattern on the reverse, with some slight rubbing to the centre. The ferrule has the finely detailed oak leaf design. The richly nickel-plated Double Engraved Blade measures 10.25” (26cm) in length and is in stunning near mint condition with just light surface runner marks. The blade has been etched with beautiful arabesque motifs on both sides. On the obverse is a central frosted panel that features an early droop-tailed Luftwaffe eagle in the centre. The original factory background frosting is in place and there is no lifting or nicks to the edges. The blade is complete with its dark blue leather buffer pad. On the reverse it has a ‘crisp’ older style ALCOSO ‘ACS Scales’ makers trade mark with the word SOLINGEN underneath. The plated metal Scabbard is dent free and in excellent condition. It has an overall dark patina and the edges show minor oxidisation. The throat is held in place by a pair of round-headed screws. I my opinion the blade on this dagger is just a work of art and it would make a great addition to any Luftwaffe collection. The Dagger in the scabbard measures a total of 17.2” (43.5cm) long and weighs a heavy 405g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Rare Enamel on Brass WW1 Royal Flying Corps (RFC) Sweetheart Brooch Here on offer is a rare and unusual enamel on brass WW1 Royal Flying Corps (RFC) sweetheart brooch. I have never seen this style of RFC brooch before. It has been constructed from an edged oval shaped solid brass disc that has a beautiful set of RFC wings cast on the front along with the RFC motto on a ribbon below. On the front there is a white enamel background with the red, green and blue enamel wings with raised brass: feathering, crown and the letters RFC. Below that is the raised lettering of the motto set in a blue enamel ribbon. Per ardua ad astra meaning \"through adversity to the stars”. This is still used by the RAF today. All the enamel is in perfect original condition. On the reverse it still has its original brass brooch pin and locking ‘C’ clip. The brooch measures 1.2” (3cm) wide by 0.9” (2.3cm) high and weighs 5g. This is a great opportunity to obtain a rare example of what I believe is an early WW1 RFC Sweetheart Brooch, which can only increase in value. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thanks for taking the time to look.

Rare Finnish Puukko Knife by Johannes Lauri of Rovaniemi circa 1930 removed from the Reichs Chancellery by an English Nurse in 1945 Here on offer is one of two Finnish Puukko knives I acquired years ago from an old gentleman in Aldershot, England. The story the man told me was he was gifted them by a woman who was a nurse serving with the Queen Alexandra’s Royal Army Nursing Corps who acquired them from the Reichs Chancellery in Berlin after it was destroyed in 1945. Sadly he didn’t remember her name, but he did right out some labels (still attached) to remind him of where they came from. The puukko is a Finnish knife, and the name lends itself to the Finnish word “puukotta,” which means “to stab/knife.” The prefix, “puu” means “wood” in Finnish. The design of the puukko is attributed to the indigenous Sami people, who created several knives to use for day to day tasks; the puukko was the smaller option, used to skin fish or animals. Although historical records vary, the puukko dates back about 1000 years. Both men and women carried (and carry) puukkos, although the sizes change depending on the person, as the puukko handle is meant to fit the hand size of the user. By World War 2 large number of puukko-knife designs individual to certain manufacturer or manufacturers of certain geographical area had become available from multitude of factories and smaller scale manufacturers spread all over Finland. Hence when each Finnish soldier brought his own puukko-knife with him, they brought extremely wide variety of puukko-knives with them, which would make making any effort of trying to determine standard puukko-knife for Finnish soldiers of World War 2 completely impossible. What can be notes is, that during the war soldiers apparently had certain tendency of favoring puukko-knives with longer blade than typical – presumably because longer blade made knife better suited to be used as a weapon in hand-to-hand combat. Especially during long trench war period of Continuation War making trench-art items developed into such a wide-spread hobby among Finnish Army, that it reached almost industrial scale. Besides puukko-knife being the most common tool for trench-art it also become with one of the most common trench-war items to be made by soldiers. These trench-art puukko-knives and their sheaths tended to be more lavish and decorative than the everyday puukko-knives that most of soldiers otherwise carried with them. Finland was actually an ally of Germany, but never controlled or occupied by Germany as such and they mainly fought the Russians during WW2. So it is more than possible that Finnish military hardware could end up in Berlin during WW2. This fine example of a Puukko has a reindeer bone handle and a single cutting edged steel blade. The blade has the maker’s name and location hand engraved on it, which is the famous knife maker, Johannes Lauri of Rovaniemi. The plain blade has been sharpened over the years, which can be seen on the blades cutting edge. The sheath has been tooled from brown leather, which I believe is reindeer leather with tassels on the front and a loop on the back. It is in great original condition. Johannes was born 1901 in Kauhava, Finland. His father Jaakko Lauri was Iisakki Järvenpää's cousin and together they worked and made knives in Kauhava. Jaakko Lauri moved to USA (maybe in Canada) in 1913. He was not able to take his family with him because one of his children (Johannes younger sister) had an eye disease. Jaakko Lauri never came back to Finland. Jaakko Lauri's family moved up to Rovaniemi (Located in Northern Finland, close to Polar Circle) when Joahnnes Lauri was 15. As young as 19 year old he was already a goldsmith, but for reason or another he moved back to Kauhava to work with knifes at Iisakki Järvenpää and after three years (1924) started a knife workshop called "Lapin Puukkotehdas" in Rovaniemi. Before World War II he had over 40 workers at his workshop. Johannes Lauri has won several gold medals in various Fairs in Finland since 1925 and has personally trained almost all Northern Finland knife makers (Paaso brothers, Ilmari Laiti,Veikko Piipponen, Eino Juntunen, etc.). Johannes also helped his friend Janne Martiini to start his Knife Factory in Rovaniemi. The most expensive knife was the "Loistopuukko" ("Splendor Knife") where both the grip and the sheet was made of reindeer antler. These were made mainly in 1920 - 1930's. Apparently the highest price paid for such a knife was $1500. The blade measures 2.9” (7.5cm) and the knife itself 6.25” (15.8cm) long. Inserted in the scabbard it measures 7” (17.8cm) long. It weighs 60g. A rare opportunity to acquire an early example of a Johannes Lauri knife with a connection to the Nazi Reichs Chancellery. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. 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Rare Finnish Puukko Knife removed from the Reichs Chancellery by an English Nurse in 1945 Here on offer is one of two Finnish Puukko knives I acquired years ago from an old gentleman in Aldershot, England. The story the man told me was he was gifted them by a woman who was a nurse serving with the Queen Alexandra’s Royal Army Nursing Corps who acquired them from the Reichs Chancellery in Berlin after it was destroyed in 1945. Sadly he didn’t remember her name, but he did right out some labels (still attached) to remind him of where they came from. The Puukko is a Finnish knife, and the name lends itself to the Finnish word “puukotta,” which means “to stab/knife.” The prefix, “puu” means “wood” in Finnish. The design of the puukko is attributed to the indigenous Sami people, who created several knives to use for day to day tasks; the puukko was the smaller option, used to skin fish or animals. Although historical records vary, the puukko dates back about 1000 years. Both men and women carried (and carry) puukkos, although the sizes change depending on the person, as the puukko handle is meant to fit the hand size of the user. By World War 2 large number of puukko-knife designs individual to certain manufacturer or manufacturers of certain geographical area had become available from multitude of factories and smaller scale manufacturers spread all over Finland. Hence when each Finnish soldier brought his own puukko-knife with him, they brought extremely wide variety of puukko-knives with them, which would make making any effort of trying to determine standard puukko-knife for Finnish soldiers of World War 2 completely impossible. What can be notes is, that during the war soldiers apparently had certain tendency of favoring puukko-knives with longer blade than typical – presumably because longer blade made knife better suited to be used as a weapon in hand-to-hand combat. Especially during long trench war period of Continuation War making trench-art items developed into such a wide-spread hobby among Finnish Army, that it reached almost industrial scale. Besides puukko-knife being the most common tool for trench-art it also become with one of the most common trench-war items to be made by soldiers. These trench-art puukko-knives and their sheaths tended to be more lavish and decorative than the everyday puukko-knives that most of soldiers otherwise carried with them. Finland was actually an ally of Germany, but never controlled or occupied by Germany as such and they mainly fought the Russians during WW2. So it is more than possible that Finnish military hardware could end up in Berlin during WW2. This fine example of a Puukko has a Birch bark handle with aluminium bolsters and the remains of a Finnish Flag decal on the front of the grip. The blade is a single edged steel blade that has been sharpened over the years and this has sadly removed the makers name, only the traces of a few letters remain. The cutting edge is sharp but does have a couple of nicks in the blade edge. The sheath has been tooled from brown leather, which I believe is reindeer leather with a belt loop on the back. The edges have been stitched and riveted together, although the rivets show signs of rust, but they could be cleaned. There is also an “S” marked on the front and some usage scuffs and black marks on the sheath. The blade measures 4.2” (10.6cm) and the knife itself 8.25” (21cm) long. Inserted in the scabbard it measures 8.7” (22cm) long. It weighs 125g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched.

Rare First Version of a WW1 1914 Old Contemptible Association Veterans Badge circa 1927 – Issue No. 620 Here on offer is a rare early ‘first version’ of a WW1 1914 Old Contemptible Association Veterans Badge, circa 1927 This one has the early issue number 620 stamped on the reverse. The badge itself seems to be made from a copper alloy. On the front it has crossed swords that pierce a circular banner that has in raised letters the words: OLD CONTEMPTIBLE ASSN There are also central scrolls one with 1914 and one with AUG.5 TO NOV.22 On the reverse stamped in the centre is the original owners issue number, 620. Stamped near the top is the maker’s name: TOYE & CO. Ltd. LONDON and near the bottom is stamped an REG No. 726347, which dates the design registration to the year 1927. This early first version of the badge has the brooch pin type fixing with “C” clasp, with the issue number stamped in the centre of the back of the badge. Apparently this type of fixing was quickly found to be inadequate and was replaced by the stronger “crescent moon” type of fixing. The Old Contemptible Association was founded by Captain J.P. Danny RA, on 25th June 1925. Membership was limited to veterans of the regular army who had served in the British Expeditionary Force (BEF) in France and Flanders within range of enemy artillery during the period 5th August to 22nd November 1914 and had thus taken part in the desperate early battles and retreats before the advancing German forces, before the tide turned and the allies counterattacked at the Battle of the Marne. The Association took its name from a notorious “Order of the Day” issued by the German Kaiser in August 1914 which referred judgmentally to Sir John French’s ‘contemptible little army’. This demeaning title was quickly adopted enthusiastically by soldiers in the BEF. The Association had 178 branches in the UK and 14 overseas branches. The Association’s national organisation was wound up in the 1970’s but in London and the South East it continued until 1994. The badge is in excellent condition with just some age related patina to the finish. It warrants further researching into whom it was issued to, in the very early days of the Association. This example is in excellent condition, no dings or scratches that I can see, just some age related patina to the finish. The badge measures 1.1” (2.8cm) wide and weighs 6.7g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thank you for taking the time to look.

Rare Georgian Period Cut-Steel Pocket Watch Chain c1820 Here on offer is a rare Georgian cut-steel pocket watch chain, circa 1820. This genuine original Georgian period piece has been made from cut-steel and still retains its T-Bar, spring kook and additional small chain with suspension ring. The chain itself is made up of long oval shaped rings alternating with small round rings. It is in excellent condition for its age with just some light patches of surface rust pitting. This scarce chain would really complement a period gunmetal finished pocket watch. The chain measures 8.75” (22.3cm) long and the shorter chain is 2” (5.1cm) long, both including the T-bar. It weighs 16g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thank you for taking the time to look.

Rare Hallmarked Silver and Guilloché Whisky Decanter Label by Turner & Simpson - 1960 Here on offer is a very rare hallmarked silver and Guilloché Whisky decanter label by Turner & Simpson, dating to 1960. It is very unusual and rare to find a decanter label that has a top quality Guilloché finish, that is made by a top English silversmith. This fine example is in mint undamaged condition on the front, with all the Guilloché in place. There are just some light scratch marks to the silver on the reverse. The front of the label has the word ‘WHISKY’, highlighted in black enamel and set in a white translucent Guilloché rectangular background, which intern is set in an engine turned border. Guilloché is a highly decorative and very skilful technique used in metalwork, which combines mechanical engraving and translucent enamels to create beautiful surface embellishment. Guilloché enamelling can only be achieved with specialised machinery known as ornamental lathes. On the plain reverse, it is stamped with the maker’s mark, ‘T & S’ and a full set of English silver hallmarks and the words: MADE IN ENGLAND The hallmarks are: the lion passant denoting English silver, an anchor indicating it was assayed in Birmingham and the date letter L for 1960. The makers mark ‘T & S’ refers to the quality English silversmith, Turner & Simpson of Birmingham. The silver ‘loop’ chain that fits around the decanter or bottle neck, is still securely attached and sits perfectly on a decanter as shown in my photos. Please note the decanter is NOT included with the label. The label measures 1.9” (4.8cm) by 1” (2.5cm) and weighs 17g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Many thanks for taking the time to look.

Rare Hallmarked Silver Vernon’ s Industries ‘K\' Retractable “Pen” Knife dating to 1948 Here on offer is a rare vintage hallmarked silver Vernon’ s Industries ‘K\' retractable propelling “Pen” knife, dating to 1948. This heavy solid sterling silver piece has a tubular “Pen” form with a lightly ribbed texture to the body and a gilt pocket clip at the top. Stamped around the top is: PATENTED SILVER and VERNONS K KNIFE MADE IN ENGLAND By twisting the top one-way, it propels the short stainless-steel blade out at the base. Then by twisting in the opposite direction, it retracts the blade back into the main body. The short 1.25” single edged blade is marked on one side with: VERNON\'S INDUSTRIES LTD. ENGLAND and on the other side: Sheffield Stainless No.140 On the silver body there is a clear set of English silver hallmarks, the Lion Passant for English silver (925), an anchor for the assay office of Birmingham and the date letter “Y” for the year 1948. It also shows the makers mark, but the letters are slightly rubbed, but reads as “V.I” set in a square which stands for the maker: Vernon\'s Industries Ltd A rare and impressive collector’s piece that makes a great addition to any collection and can still be used today. With the 1.25” (3.2cm) blade retracted, the Pen section measures 4” (10cm) long and weighs 36g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thank you for taking the time to look.

Rare Herman Göring Cased Large Medal for Outstanding Achievements in the Technical branch of the Luftwaffe Here on offer is a rare genuine WW2 Herman Göring Medal/Non Portable Award for outstanding achievements in the technical branch of the Luftwaffe. It was awarded to those whose actions were deemed to be in the furtherance of the Luftwaffe war effort but not directly involved in military operations, such as Luftwaffe Technical designers and architects etc. Members of the V1 and V2 rocket teams are know to have been awarded these medals. This medal (Medaille für Ausgezeichnete Technische Leistung) was instituted by Oberbefehlshaber der Luftwaffe Reichsmarschall Hermann Göring. It was instituted on or after the promotion of Göring to Reichsmarschall on 19th July 1940. It was awarded in a black presentation case, (which this one has) and with an award certificate, which sadly it doesn’t have. The medal itself is made from silvered zinc and is 75mm in diameter and 3mm thick and weighs 120g. It is in excellent condition, with just some light oxidisation to the zinc finish, mainly around the eagle. It still comes with its original silk and velvet lined, black leatherette case. On the front of the award id the profile image of Hermann Göring, surrounded by the words: “Der Oberbefehlshaber der Luftwaffe Reichsmarschall Göring” Which translates to: \"The commander - in Chief of the Air Force, Reichsmarschall Göring\" The reverse features the Luftwaffe eagle emblem, which is surrounded with the words: “Für ausgezeichnete Leistungen im technischen Dienst der Luftwaffe” Which translates to: \"For outstanding achievements in the technical branch of the Air Force.\" This medal should be considered as a very rare award for a very important branch off the German Luftwaffe. The exact number off awards is not currently known, but there is thought to be very few of these awards in existence. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Rare Horsehair Bracelet From Duke Of Wellingtons Horse ‘Copenhagen’ - Waterloo 1815 Here on offer is a very unusual and rare Horsehair Bracelet was made from the hair of the tail of the Duke of Wellington\'s horse, ‘Copenhagen’ that he rode at the famous Battle of Waterloo in 1815. This came into my possession form a lady in Hampshire, who lived near Stratfield Saye House. The Bracelet comes in its original square light blue silk covered box that has wear and splits to the top edges of the silk. The Bracelet itself is made from finely plaited hair and has ornate gilt or gold mounts and clasp. When stretched out straight it measures 8” (20.3cm) It also comes with a hand written note in pencil that is not that easy to read, but I can make out the following: \'Given (.?.) by Lady Wellesley\' and \'From tail of the Horse the Duke of Wellington rode at Waterloo\'. The note has been folded and would have been fitted inside the bottom of the box, I believe. Catherine Sarah Dorothea Wellesley, Duchess of Wellington was the wife of the 1st Duke of Wellington. She was commonly known as Kitty Pakenham. There is also a letter from the Wellington Museum from 1961, that helps confirm the providence of the Bracelet, but is a bit confusing, although the fact that the then Duke of Wellington saw the same coloring in this bracelet as in other items made from Copenhagen\'s hair is really positive and encouraging. I think the name written is: \'Lady Wellesley\' and not Walmsley, which would be a relation of the then Duke of Wellington. The letter mentions the date 1866, but I cant see any sign of that date on the note or box? Copenhagen (1808 – 12 February 1836) was the Duke of Wellington’s warhorse, which he most famously rode at the Battle of Waterloo. Copenhagen was of mixed thoroughbred and Arabian parentage, with his dame being sired by the Epsom Derby winner John Bull and his sire Meteor finishing second in the Derby. Copenhagen was foaled in 1808 and was named in honour of the British victory at the Second Battle of Copenhagen. Copenhagen did race in England for a short period, winning two races and finishing at least third in nine races out of his 12 career starts. Copenhagen was sent to Spain with Sir Charles Vane in 1813 and was then sold to the Duke of Wellington. Becoming his favourite, Copenhagen was the Duke\'s mount in the Battle of Waterloo. The horse was retired to the Duke\'s estate Stratfield Saye House and lived there for the remainder of his life, dying on 12 February 1836 at the age of 28 years. His gravesite is marked with a marble headstone that is situated under a 174-year-old Turkey Oak. Wellington rode Copenhagen in a number of battles. Before Waterloo he took him on his hazardous ride to Wavre to liaise with Marshal Blucher. Copenhagen was the Duke\'s mount during the Battle of Waterloo, carrying him for 17 hours continuously during the battle. Immediately after the battle, from which Wellington emerged uninjured, Wellington dismounted and patted Copenhagen on the flank, causing the horse to kick towards the Duke\'s head, which the Duke narrowly avoided! The Duke continued to ride Copenhagen in parades and other ceremonial events after the battle. HAIR FROM THE HORSE WAS MADE INTO JEWELLERY. The horse was retired to the Duke\'s Stratfield Saye House and lived as a pensioner there for the remainder of his long life. Copenhagen was said to, \"like being noticed\" and \"kissed hands and ate his apples with all possible grace.\" This is a real rare opportunity to obtain a fine piece of jewellery made from Wellington’s horse, Copenhagen. It warrants further research, but would be of great interest to a collector of memorabilia of both Wellington and the Age of the Napoleonic Wars. The Bracelet has been independently appraised by the online antique experts at “Value My Stuff” and they have provided an insurance valuation of £2000. A copy of the certificate/appraisal will be provided to the buyer. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Rare Imperial German “Hussar” Swiss Silver Pocket Watch with Photos and Documents Relating to Kurt von Teichmann Here on offer is the personal silver pocket watch that belonged to Kurt Sylvius Ferdinand Moritz von Teichmann of the 2nd Lieb-Hussar Regiment. Research shows that the Leib-Hussar Regiment \"Konigin Viktoria von Preussen\" Nr. 2, part of the XVII Army Corps, was garrisoned in Danzig-Langfuhr in what was then West Prussia, now Poland. Princess Viktoria Luise, of Prussia, only daughter and the last child of Wilhelm II,and a great-granddaughter of Queen Victoria, as noted from the unit’s title was the honorary colonel of the regiment and regularly inspected the hussars, complete in her uniform. Under General August von Mackensen in August 1914, they were rushed to the Western Front in the opening stages of the Great War to fight at the Battle of the Marne. Transferred to the Eastern Front in autumn 1914, the Hussar brigade (made up of the 1st and 2nd regiments) fought first in Galicia and in the Battle of Riga and were involved in the occupation of the islands Oesel and Dago. After the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk with Russia on 3 March 1918, the units remained as occupation forces in Russia. Returning in January 1919 to Danzig, they were disbanded after 178 years of service – though their lineage, flags, and trophies were retained in the 2nd Squadron of the 5th (Prussian) Reiter (Mounted) Regiment in the Reichswehr stationed at Stolpe throughout the 1920s and early 30s. The Wehrmacht distanced themselves from much of the old Imperial trappings and the hussars were not reconstituted after 1935– though of course the Totenkopfhusaren skull went on to greater infamy in the Nazi regime. The watch was initially purchased from the family of Kurt von Teichmann in 1992. The watch is 1.6” (4.25)cm diameter and is working and keeping good time, but would benefit from a professional service and clean to keep it that way. On the front, the open face dial with a second’s hand, has no cracks that I can see and a clear crystal glass. On the reverse is an impressive solid silver raised Lieb-Hussar Totenkopf, skull and cross bones. It has a 800 grade silver outer case with Swiss silver markings, that is in excellent condition with just some wear and tiny indentations on the back. The silver markings can be found inside the back cover and are the “wood grouse” mark (post 1880) for Swiss silver and 800 – 1000 for 800 grade standard continental silver. There is also a maker’s mark of “LR” inside shield that I can’t trace. There is also a serial number that I believe relates to the watch, being 17990. I believe the watch dates from the early 1900’s, but it can’t be dated accurately as the Swiss didn’t use date letters on their silver during this period. Then on the top of the inner cover are engraved the words: Remontoir Cylindre 6 Rubis This denotes it has a 6 ruby jewelled Swiss cylinder escapement/movement. Then on the inside of that cover is the word: CUIVRE Which means copper in English, confirming that the inner cover is actually made from copper that has been plated and is stamped with the same serial no. 17990. The cylinder movement is in excellent condition but I can’t see a serial number actually stamped on the movement, just on the case. Along with this fine and rare silver pocket watch, are photos and documents relating to Kurt von Teichmann. These included the following: 1) A handwritten and signed letter from the grand-daughter of von Teichmann (dated 1992) identifying her grandfather as the owner of the watch and originator of the remaining artefacts in this grouping. 2) A field post-marked WW1 postcard from von Teichmann to his family in his own hand writing dated 5th October 1915. The obverse of the card shows von Teichmann highly decorated and a bearer of the Order of the cross of St. John. 3) A photo is a reproduction of a photo (4” x 6”) of von Teichmann in his younger years, again highly decorated. 4) A low quality 11 x 8.5” copy of a photo of a large oil portrait of von Teichmann very late in life well after the end of WW1. 5) The original receipt from Masons Auctions for the purchase of the grouping in 1997, along with a copy of their catalogue listing. 6) The original typed receipt from 1992, to the family for 1000 DM. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Rare Inter War Period Lancashire Fusiliers Silver Cased Full Hunter Braille Wristwatch By Tavannes Watch Co. c1937 Here on offer is a very rare inter war period Lancashire Fusiliers silver cased full hunter braille wristwatch by Tavannes c1937. The Swiss full hunter case is made from 925 grade silver and it has a sprung front cover that is released by a button located on the edge of the case at the number “6” position. The top of the cover has been fitted with a beautiful silver and enamel badge for the Lancashire Fusiliers regiment. Brail wristwatches were expensive in their day so possibly a veteran WW1 officer of that regiment would have worn this example. Braille watches really didn’t appear until towards the end of the first world war, so may men came home blind from gas attacks and shell fragments. It was Sir Arthur Pearson and his work with the war blind that introduced these men to braille watches. He rightly believed that blind war veterans could have a good standard of living, return to work and have careers. Inside the top cover it is stamped with the details: SWISS MADE .925 05244 (the case number) 14 S.F.C. This mark of S.F.C was registered in Edinburgh on 1 August 1926 in the name of Schwob Frères & Co. Ltd. S.A. of La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland. It is strange that a Swiss address is given, registrants had to have a UK address for obvious reasons – where to send invoices, if no other reason. The Edinburgh book of registrations indicates that a similar SFC mark was registered by Robert Pringle & Sons, so it seems that the Robert Pringle company was acting as UK assay agents for Schwob Frères, but that Schwob wanted to have their own distinctive sponsor\'s mark so Pringle registered this mark in their name. In the event of any problem or dispute, Pringle in the UK would be the responsible party. Schwob Frères & Co. registered its name in Switzerland in 1881 for watch movements and cases. The company worked in close cooperation with the Tavannes Watch Company. The Tavannes Watch Company was founded on 25 September 1895 as a public limited company. The capital of 360,000 francs of the company was jointly provided by two companies of La Chaux-de-Fonds; Schwöb Frères et Cie, founded by Théodore Schwöb, and Schwöb et Cie, founded by Joseph Schwöb. Henri Sandoz was appointed director. Schwöb Frères had extensive contacts for sales and marketing which was used to sell the products of the new company. The brand Cyma was created for this purpose. The Sandoz brand continues to this day used by at least four different companies around the world. The brand Cyma also continues to this day. The brand Tavannes has been resuscitated. Schwöb Frères has disappeared completely. Inside the back cover it has the same set of marks, with the addition of British import silver marks, being a double block letter “F” inverted for the assay office of Glasgow and the date letter “O” for the year 1937. Both covers also have a number of watch repairers marks/numbers, where it has been serviced/repaired during its life. The full hunter case is made without a bezel and glass to allow the time to be read by feel. The perfect white enamel dial face is set with raised dots next to the Arabic numbers and each quarter has been marked by two raised dots. It is also fitted with a strong pair of gilt hands. The watch has 15-jewelled patented mechanical keyless movement and is marked TAVANNES WATCH CO, SWISS MADE, ADJUSTED and is numbered 314987. It has been cleaned and serviced and runs really well keeping good time. It has also fitted with a new leather strap and comes with a strong modern burgundy leatherette case. The watch itself is 1.3” (3.3cm) diameter and weighs 34g. This is an incredibly rare watch with a military connection to the Lancashire Fusiliers that is in full working order with no signs of damage, just some slight tarnishing to the silver. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Rare Iron Pivoting Barb Whaling Harpoon used with Hand Held Muzzle Loading Gun c1900 Here on offer is a very rare and fine example of an iron metal whaling harpoon that would have been used with a muzzle loading, hand held whaling harpoon gun, circa 1900. This original harpoon has working pivoting barbs at the arrowhead and still retains its original sliding iron ring that was used to attach the line. The harpoon\'s shank terminates in a cylindrical knob that is fitted with a copper collar. This was designed to fit snugly into the guns barrel with the iron ring moved all the way up to the arrowhead. This example still retains the section of lead that is located at the end of the slider near the copper collar to act as a buffer, for when the ring was forced back after it was fired. Just a brief history of the harpoon gun. The harpoon gun was invented in 1731 but early designs were difficult to use, and often dangerous. Between 1772 and 1792 the Society of Arts awarded prizes for improvements to the harpoon gun. The result was a marked improvement in design and by the early 1800s guns could throw a harpoon over 40 yards. These guns were muzzleloaders and fired black powder. The swivel mounted barrel, made of wrought iron, 24-26 inches in length, and with a bore of 1 and 7/8 inches. Guns were supplied with two locks which fired together to reduce the chance of a miss-fire. The harpoon\'s shank terminated in a cylindrical knob that fitted snugly into the barrel and the line was attached by means of a wire ring. It is in excellent condition for its age, the iron now has an overall pitted finish and has been protected with the application of some clear Renaissance Wax, as used by museums. The harpoon measures 25.5” (64.7cm) long and the approximate diameter of the cylindrical knob is 0.67” (1.7cm). It weighs a heavy 675g. An early whaling collectible which are almost never found. It makes a wonderful display item! Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thanks for taking the time to look.

Rare Iron Pivoting Barb Whaling Harpoon used with Hand Held Muzzle Loading Gun c1900 Here on offer is a very rare and fine example of an iron metal whaling harpoon that would have been used with a muzzle loading, hand held whaling harpoon gun, circa 1900. This original harpoon has working pivoting barbs at the arrowhead and still retains its original sliding iron ring that was used to attach the line. The harpoon\'s shank terminates in a cylindrical knob that is fitted with a copper collar. This was designed to fit snugly into the guns barrel with the iron ring moved all the way up to the arrowhead. This example still retains the section of lead that is located at the end of the slider near the copper collar to act as a buffer, for when the ring was forced back after it was fired. The last one of my photos shows this type of harpoon pictured along with the type of harpoon gun it would have been used with, for reference. Just a brief history of the harpoon gun. The harpoon gun was invented in 1731 but early designs were difficult to use, and often dangerous. Between 1772 and 1792 the Society of Arts awarded prizes for improvements to the harpoon gun. The result was a marked improvement in design and by the early 1800s guns could throw a harpoon over 40 yards. These guns were muzzleloaders and fired black powder. The swivel mounted barrel, made of wrought iron, 24-26 inches in length, and with a bore of 1 and 7/8 inches. Guns were supplied with two locks which fired together to reduce the chance of a miss-fire. The harpoon\'s shank terminated in a cylindrical knob that fitted snugly into the barrel and the line was attached by means of a wire ring. It is in excellent condition for its age, the iron now has an overall pitted finish. The harpoon measures 25.5” (64.7cm) long and the approximate diameter of the cylindrical knob is 0.67” (1.7cm). It weighs a heavy 675g. An early whaling collectible which are almost never found. It makes a wonderful display item! Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thanks for taking the time to look.

Rare Large Antique Victorian Horn Cased Magnifying Glass - Single Lens Loupe Here on offer is a rare large Victorian era loupe, consisting of a single lens, which pivots out from the integral horn outer casing. It is in excellent condition with no damage to the natural horn casing. Horn is clearly a natural material and is prone to some drying out with age. However this impressive magnifier seems to be fully useable and still very strong. There are some very light usage scratch marks on the slightly domed casing from where it has been rested on a desk over the years of use. The thick double domed lens is crystal clear and offers a very strong level of magnification. I have tried to show this in my photos. The item measures about 4.9” (12.5cm) with the lens unfolded and 2.75 inches (7 cm) with the lenses folded away inside the outer casing. It is 1” (2.5cm) thick and weighs a heavy 105g! This is a great magnifier for any collector of optical or scientific type items and also ideal for daily use. It may originally have been designed for use by botanists as a form of simple microscope. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thanks for taking the time to look.

Rare Large Bronze Award Medallion - 1839 Royal Botanic Society London – by Benjamin Wyon Sc. Here on offer is an unissued solid bronze 1839 Royal Botanic Society London award medallion, by the famous engraver and medalist Benjamin Wyon Sc. This finely detailed medallion has never been awarded or if it was, the recipient never had their details engraved on it? I believe these award medallions where only issued in small numbers and where struck in Gold, silver plate and bronze. The obverse displays a varied selection of plants with the date of the creation of the society, 1839 at the bottom, along with the designers name in small letters, B.WYON SC. On the reverse is a wreath of roses, shamrocks and thistles, with the Queen’s crown at the top. The wreath is surrounded with the words: ROYAL BOTANIC SOCIETY OF LONDON The designers name, B.WYON is in small letters at the bottom. The Royal Botanic Society of London was founded in 1839 by royal charter and was granted an area of eighteen acres within the inner circle of Regent\'s park. Robert Marnock, one of the outstanding horticulturalists and garden designers of the 19th century, laid out the gardens very much as they still are today. Shortly after its establishment, annual exhibitions or flower-shows were begun, and such exhibitions, not entirely confined to flowers, are still one of the features of the society. Queen Victoria agreed to be Patron of the Society, and members of the royal family, such as Mary of Teck, presented some of the prizes. The medallion is in great condition, still retaining its fine detailing with some aged patina to bronze. There are a couple of edge dings at the 3 o’clock position. It measures 2” (5.1cm) diameter and weighs 74.5g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Rare Large WW2 German Alphabetical Indexed Expanding Document Filing Folder Here on offer is a very rare large WW2 German alphabetical indexed expanding document filing folder. The front and back covers are made of a thick cardboard, covered in a marble effect paper. The front is embossed with a beautiful German Wehrmacht eagle. The folders spine is made from a canvas covered cardboard and inside the multiple document slots (roughly A4 in size) are made from a thin but strong brown card with expanding edges. Each slot has an individual alphabetical letter associated with it, up to the letter N, they then change to O-P, Q-R, S, Sch, St, T-V and W-Z. It is in excellent usable condition with some wear mainly to the edges and slight loss of gilt to the eagle. I have never seen another example like this and can’t find any examples that have survived. Its really a museum quality item and makes a really impressive display piece. It measures 13.7” (34.8cm) by 11.5” (29.2cm) and each of the document slots is 10.8” (27.5cm) by 9.5” (24.2cm). It weighs a heavy 1.5Kg. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Rare Large WW2 Royal Canadian Air Force RCAF Perspex “Heart” Sweetheart Brooch Here on offer is a rare hand made example of a WW2 Royal Canadian Air Force RCAF heart shaped thick perspex sweetheart brooch, which has a tiny metal and enamelled RCAF emblem set in the centre. These types of sweetheart brooch’s where made from the Perspex canopies/windows of damaged/crashed WW2 aircraft. This clear Perspex “heart” is unusually THICK and probably came from a downed bomber? The tiny RCAF emblem displays the Kings Crown and is in excellent condition, with no loss of enamel. There are a couple of light scratches to the front of the Perspex heart, which might polish out. On the reverse it still has its original long pin and “C” clasp. The brooch is 1.6” (4cm) wide, 1.75” (4.5cm) high and 0.4” (0.9cm) thick. It weighs 10.7g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Rare Limited Edition (1of100) CORGI 1/72 scale model of a GLOSTER GLADIATOR MK.II – Raw Metal Casting Here on offer is a very rare limited edition (1 of 100) CORGI 1/72 scale model of a GLOSTER GLADIATOR MK.II – raw metal casting. This example is in mint condition and has never been out of its box. It also retains its original cover sleeve. This limited edition was limited to a production run of only 100 models. The box measures 8” (20.2cm) by 8” (20.2cm) by 3.1” (8cm). It weighs 615g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thanks for taking the time to look.

Rare Limited-Edition 12” Model of Gipsy Moth IV - No. 328 of 500 using wood from the Original Boat’s Keel Here on offer is a limited-edition 12” long model of the famous Gipsy Moth IV that was sailed by Sir Francis Chichester, who was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II for this first ever solo round-the-world voyage, by a sailing bota, in 1966/67. I believe that the Gipsy Moth Trust had 500 models made by Tribute Models Nauticalia, London, to raise some funds to help with the restoration of the original Gipsy Moth IV, back in 2004? The boat is actually a very detailed scale model of the original boat, but the structure is delicate and needs to be treated gently to avoid damaging it, especially the rigging and guardrails. There are just a couple of small stains on the front sail, otherwise it is in excellent condition. It is mounted on a rectangular wooden base that has been made from wood taken from the keel of the original Gipsy Moth IV, during one of its restoration projects. There is a small brass plaque attached to the top of the base that lists the limited-edition number which reads: 328 of 500 mahogany recovered from the keel of the original Gipsy Moth IV. Underneath the base there is a maker’s label for, Tribute Models Nauticalia, London. This top-quality set of travel cutlery would have been useful for a serving officer during a campaign and also for field sports or picnics etc. The model measures 12” (30.5cm) long and 14” (35.6cm) tall from the bottom of the base to the top of the main mast. It weighs 300g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thank you for taking the time to look.

Rare London Fire Brigade (L.F.B.) 1932 Christmas Card by Raphael Tuck & Sons Ltd Here on offer a rare London Fire Brigade (L.F.B.) Christmas card dated to 1932. On the front of the buff coloured card it has the image (in raised gilt) of a period fireman’s helmet with L.F.B. underneath. On the edge is a silk ribbon tied in a bow that has been used to hold the internal pages together. Inside it has the following words printed along with the senders and recipient’s names: With every Good Wish for Christmas and the New Year From May & Ted To Edie & Reg LONDON FIRE BRIGADE XMAS 1932 In the centre there are two fabulous black and white photo images of the L.F.B. in action at Farringdon Street, in the City of London, on 14th May 1932. On the back in embossed letters are the printer’s details and RTS logo: Raphael Tuck & Sons Ltd PUBLISHERS TO THE KING & QUEEN AND H.R.H. THE PRINCE OF WALES PRODUCED IN ENGLAND This is indeed a rare find of an early L.F.B. Xmas card that is in excellent condition, no rips, just very minimal foxing on the outer covers. The card measures 5” (12.7cm) by 4” (10.2cm). Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thank you for taking the time to look.

Rare Miniature Watercolour of Lord FitzRoy Somerset or Field Marshal 1st Baron Raglan set with Crystal and Steel Beads circa 1830 Here on offer is a rare open-faced miniature watercolour of Field Marshal Lord FitzRoy Somerset Raglan, set with an oval frame of crystal and steel beads. The painting itself depicts Lord Fitzroy Somerset in a red military dress uniform (no hat) with gold epaulettes and shows him without his right arm. Somerset saw action during the Hundred Days: he served on Wellington\'s staff at the Battle of Quatre Bras on 16 June 1815 and at the Battle of Waterloo two days later (where he had to have his right arm amputated and then demanded his arm back so he could retrieve the ring that his wife had given him). The oval picture is framed by 14 (should be 15, one is missing) small cylindrical crystal beads that are in turn surrounded by tiny multi faceted steel beads. All these beads are stitched to a raised padded oval base and there are additional steel beads stitched to the outer edge. At the top there is a hanging loop, again made up of tiny multi faceted steel beads. The back of the mount has a dark blue material finish. The overall condition is not mint, the picture itself has some small dents that have split the canvas in three places that could be easily repaired if the picture was removed and repaired by a professional. Then some of the stitching has broken and some of the tiny steel beads are missing from the bottom left edge and one crystal bead is missing from the left side, which could again be replaced/repaired if so required. Field Marshall FitzRoy James Henry Somerset, 1st Baron Raglan, GCB, PC (30 September 1788 – 28 June 1855), known before 1852 as Lord FitzRoy Somerset, was a British Army officer. When a junior officer, he served in the Peninsular War and the Hundred Days, latterly as military secretary to the Duke of Wellington. He also took part in politics as Tory member of Parliament for Truro, before becoming Master General of the Ordnance. He became commander of the British troops sent to the Crimea in 1854: his primary objective was to defend Constantinople, and he was also ordered to besiege the Russian Port of Sevastopol. After an early success at the Battle of Alma, a failure to deliver orders with sufficient clarity caused the fateful Charge of the light Brigade at the Battle of Balaclava. Despite further success at the battle of Inkerman, a poorly coordinated allied assault on Sevastopol in June 1855 was a complete failure. Raglan died later that month, after suffering from dysentery and depression. For a painting that is over 180 years old, with all the fine beadwork, it is in great condition! I have never seen another painting of Lord Fitzroy set in such an interesting mount. This would make a great addition to any period British military collection and can only increase in value. It measures 2” (5cm) high (without the loop) by 1.3” (3.2cm) wide and is 0.5” (1.6cm) thick. It weighs 8.2g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Rare Model Obelisk made from the Teak of H.M.S. Captain with Engraved Brass Shield Cartouche Remembering Her Loss on 7th Sept 1870 Here on offer is great piece of 150 year old antique “Naval Trench Art” as such; being a Rare Teak Wooden Model Obelisk made from H.M.S. Captain (1869) with Engraved Brass Shield Cartouche Remembering Her Loss on 7th Sept 1870 The four-sided Obelisk has been beautifully made and shaped out of a piece of recovered teak from the ship and fitted to a square wooden teak base. One side of the obelisk is set with a brass shield shaped cartouche that has been professionally hand engraved with the following dedication: H.M.S. Captain Lost 7th Sept 1870 This is a wonderful piece of British Naval memorabilia that will look good in any Naval collection or even just as a desk ornament. It measures 6.9” (17.5cm) high and the base is 3.1” (8cm) square. It weighs 90g. Some history and information about H.M.S. Captain: H.M.S. Captain was a masted turret ship built for the Royal Navy in 1869. Prior to being launched, concerns had been raised about the design, in particular the low freeboard, the high centre of gravity, and the heaviness of the vessel. All of these would be further worsened during construction, which lacked supervision due to illness of the vessel\'s designer, Captain Cowper Phipps Coles. In particular the Chief Constructor of the Admiralty, Edward James Reed, raised particular concerns over the stability of the vessel but these were over-ruled during the seemingly successful sea trials in spring of 1870. On 6-7 September 1870, H.M.S. Captain was sailing off the west coast of Spain in force six winds and a storm considered \"unexceptional\" when, despite desperate attempts to prevent it, the vessel capsized and rapidly sank with the loss of 473 lives including that of her designer, Captain Coles, and her commander, Captain Hugh Talbot Burgoyne. Only eighteen members of the crew would survive her loss – one of the Royal Navy\'s greatest peacetime disasters. In the aftermath of the sinking, a court-martial and inquiry would be held on board at Portsmouth and presided over by Admiral Sir James Hope. The Captain affair became a long-lived naval controversy, and immediate steps were taken to improve the stability of warships built for the Royal Navy, this leading to the appointment The subsequent court-martial and inquiry would lead to the creation of the Committee on Designs of Ships of War. Westminster Abbey, London. In the north transept of Westminster Abbey is a stained glass window and memorial brass to those who were lost when the ship HMS Captain sank. HMS Captain window The window was designed by J.R. Clayton and Alfred Bell and was installed in 1871. The scenes shown are from the Old and New Testaments (left from top): building the Ark, the passage through the Red Sea, Solomon\'s fleet of ships, building the ship of Tyre and Jonah\'s deliverance from the whale, (right from the top): Christ stilling the tempest, walking on the water, teaching from the ship, the miracle of the draught of fishes and St Paul\'s shipwreck. The inscription reads: In memory of the officers men and boys drowned off Cape Finisterre in HMS Captain Sep 7, 1870 HMS Captain memorial brass On the floor below the window the brass inscription reads: The stained glass window above commemorates the foundering of HMS Captain on Sept 7 1870 when Capt. Hugh Burgoyne V.C. Capt. Cowper Coles C.B. with 49 officers and 402 men and boys perished off Cape Finisterre in the service of their country. The names are recorded on brasses in St Paul\'s Cathedral Captain Hugh Burgoyne He was the only son of Field Marshal Sir John Fox Burgoyne and his wife Charlotte (Rose), and grandson of Lt. General John who fought the Americans at Saratoga and who is buried in the north cloister of the Abbey. Born in Dublin in 1833 he joined the navy in 1847, serving with the fleet in the Crimean war where he won his Victoria Cross. He later served in the Pacific, China and North America. In 1864 he married Evelyn Wake Walker. In 1870 he sailed with HMS Captain, a ship of a rather controversial design by Cowper Coles. But when returning from Gibraltar the ship sank in a moderate squall and only eighteen members of the crew survived. Even though Burgoyne had been among those survivors clinging to the upturned ship he did not jump to the safety of a launch, which was floating by like the other men but went down with his ship. The loss of the ship exposed the poor design of some of the ships in the fleet of the time but Burgoyne was not blamed at the court martial. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Rare Nazi Party Hallmarked 9ct Gold Swastika Pendant Charm by John Grinsell & Sons 1925 Here on offer is a rare early Nazi Party solid 9ct gold Swastika pendant charm, by the English gold and silversmiths, John Grinsell & Sons and dated to 1925. The front has the cut out Swastika emblem in the centre and a circular border with ornate chisel work. It still retains its original suspension loop and is in perfect undamaged condition. On the reverse it has a full set of English 9ct Gold Hallmarks, showing the assay office was Birmingham and the date letter “A” dates it to 1925. There is also a maker’s mark being J G & S, which I believe relates to John Grinsell & Sons of Birmingham, England. The Nazi Party officially started back in 1920 and this piece may well have been an item specially made in England a party member. It could have possibly been made for a member of the British Fascist’s (BF), founded in 1923 as the British Fascisti by Rotha Lintorn-Orman, one of the very few women to ever lead an avowedly fascist movement. Initially they had only a limited political platform but supported Italian fascism from 1931 to their demise in 1936. The pendant charm measures 0.7” (1.7cm) diameter and weighs 1.8g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Delivery Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Rare Near Mint Early WW2 German Army Dagger with Double-Etched Nickel-Plated Blade & Glass-Like Orange Grip by ALCOSO Here on offer is a rare and as near mint example of an early WW2 German Army Dagger with Double-Etched Blade and glass-like Orange Grip by ALCOSO. ALCOSO is known for the fine quality of its edged weapons and it appears to be a rare maker of Army double-etched blade daggers, certainly much more uncommon than the Emil Voos versions that can be found on Militaria sites today. The dagger is in stunning near mint condition with a thick silver-plating finish to all the mounts and fittings, including the scabbard, with NO loss of plating! The early 14 oak leaf pattern Pommel is in near mint condition, showing the varying standard to the hand finishing of the oak leaves. The Grip is beautiful deep orange solid trolon/celluloid type, with a ‘Glass-Like’ finish and is in mint condition, no cracks or chips. The spread winged Army Eagle crossguard retains its detailing with the “known” loss of detail to the eagles head from the Alcoso worn moulds of the time. The reverse retains all its plating. The ferrule has the finely detailed oak leaf design. The richly nickel-plated Double Engraved Blade measures 10.25” (26cm) in length and is in stunning near mint condition with just light surface runner marks. The blade has been etched with beautiful arabesque motifs on both sides. On the obverse is a central frosted panel that features a finely detailed spread winged Army Eagle in the centre. The original factory background frosting is in place and there is no lifting or nicks to the edges. The blade is complete with its dark brown leather buffer pad. On the reverse it has a ‘crisp’ older style ALCOSO ‘ACS Scales’ makers trademark with the word SOLINGEN underneath. The silver-plated metal Scabbard is dent free and again near mint condition. It still retains most of the dark background finish to the raised stippling. The throat is held in place by a pair of round-headed screws. In my opinion the blade on this dagger is a work of art and the dagger would make a great addition to any Army collection. The Dagger in the scabbard measures a total of 15.75” (40cm) long and weighs 310g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Rare Oak Framed “Citizens of Portsmouth” WW1 Certificate Presented by the Citizens to Mr H.C. Archer – 19th July 1919 Here on offer is a rare framed Citizens of Portsmouth, WW1 certificate presented by the citizens to Mr H.C. Archer, dated 19th July 1919. To mark the final end of WW1, Saturday 19th July 1919 was designated a public holiday and Peace celebrations took place throughout the land. I haven’t done any research on Mr H C Archer, but I assume he is from Portsmouth and probably served in the Royal Navy during WW1. This beautiful coloured certificate has been protected over the years, having been framed in a glass fronted gilt and oak frame, that remains untouched. It shows the crest for Portsmouth at the top and just below, the words: PRESENTED BY THE CITIZENS OF PORTSMOUTH TO MR H C ARCHER There is then a dedication as a token of appreciation and it is signed on behalf of the citizens by the mayor of Portsmouth, John Timpson. These certificates are rare to find and this one is in great original condition, retaining all its original colour with just some dust under the glass. The frame measures 14” (35.6cm) by 11” (28cm) and weighs 890g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Delivery Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Rare Original Vintage Advertising Display Box of PLAZA “Blue Steel Blades” with 20 x 5 packs of Blades c1950 Here on offer is an original vintage shop display box for PLAZA “Blue Steel Blades” that still contains the 20 unopened packs of 5 razor blades. These are rare and really impossible to find these days! The box is made from card and when the top is raised it folds back to form a display advert for the razor blades, that originally sold at 5 for 1 shilling back in circa 1950. The shaving razor blades were made from surgical grade steel, in Britain by the Anglo American Blade Co., of New York and London. The 20 packs of blades remain in mint condition and have never been opened, being sealed/glued at both ends of the pack. The outer display case has a small section of corner missing and has been Sellotaped around the front edge. This complete box, makes a great display/advert for a period shop/museum, or just a great addition to a razor collection. The box with the 20 packs measures 5.6” (14.3cm) by 4” (10.2cm) by 0.75” (1.8cm) and weighs 135g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Rare Original WW2 Polish Commemorative Monte Cassino Bracelet Here on offer is rare original WW2 Polish bracelet commemorating the conquest of Monte Cassino by the 2nd Polish Corps of General Anders. On the 18th May 1944. I believe this was made in Italy at the end or just after WW2. It is made from a white metal alloy and has a larger central plaque with an elliptically rounded shape. On the front in relief is the image of the hills with the ruins of a conquered Benedictine monastery over which the Polish eagle is visible. Underneath this image is a decorative ribbon and below that the inscription: “M. Cassino – 18 -V-1944” Then either side of the central plaque are five small rectangular “links”, ten in total, that depict the emblems of various allied units that were involved in the battle. They are: 6th Lwów Infantry Brigade, 14th Wielkopolska Armored Brigade, 2nd Warsaw Armored Division, 5th Kresowa Infantry Division, 2nd Polish Corps, 8th British Army, 3rd Carpathian Rifle Division, 7th Infantry Division, Independent Commando Company, Command of the Polish Army in the East. The bracelet has a flat clip and slot at the ends which holds it securely in place. It is in excellent condition and now has an aged patina to the finish. The bracelet measures 7.9” (20cm) long, end to end and weighs 28g. A brief history of the Battle of Monte Cassino. The Battle of Monte Cassino in 1944, consisted of four engagements. The first (January 17–February 11) was conducted by French and U.S. troops, and the Allies were repulsed by the Germans, led by elite Luftwaffe paratroopers. The second (February 15–18) was controlled by the New Zealand and 4th Indian Divisions and involved an attack on the famous monastery. The British divisional commanders demanded that the monastery be destroyed, although the German military had formally declared that their troops would not use the building; the Germans had actually evacuated the monks and the art treasures housed at the abbey. Despite reservations, the monastery was flattened by U.S. bombers, whereupon Nazi paratroopers moved into the ruins, which made an excellent defensive position. The subsequent Allied assault was thrown back with heavy casualties. The third engagement (March 15–26) was also an Allied failure. The fourth engagement (May 11–18), spearheaded by the Polish Corps, which faced fierce counterattacks and suffered heavy losses, finally took the hill. The Germans had already decided to retire to a new defensive line farther north, and, when the lead Polish troops gained the summit of the hill on May 18, they found it unoccupied, except for some wounded soldiers unable to travel. More than 900 Polish troops had died in the battle; the large white \"Monument to the Battle of Monte Cassino\" in Warsaw commemorates the bravery and sacrifice of these troops. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Rare Original WW2 Polish Pilot’s Sweetheart Bracelet with Miniature “Gapa” Badge Here on offer is a very rare and unusual original WW2 Polish pilot’s sweetheart bracelet. The bracelet seems to be made from a low-grade silver or possibly nickel silver? It has a central hand chiselled rectangular plaque fitted with a raised section in gold, topped with a finely detailed miniature silver Polish pilot’s “Gapa” badge, set against a green and silver edged background. The pilot’s badge is known in the Polish Air Force as “Gapa”. It is in the form of a flying eagle holding a laurel crown in its beak. The reverse is just plain and I can’t see nay makers or silver marks anywhere on the bracelet. This may well be a unique piece that was made for a Polish pilot’s sweetheart by a professional metalworker or jeweller. Then on either side of the central plaque two strands of round metal links, merge into a single strand, which then terminate in a loop at one end and a catch at the other. It also has a safety chain fitted, with a sprung catch and ring, to help ensure the bracelet doesn’t drop of your wrist. The bracelet is in excellent/near mint condition and has possibly never been worn? It measures 7.7” (19.4cm) long, end to end and weighs 26g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Rare P&O Line – 9.5” Ironstone China Compote Dish by G. L. Ashworth & Bros c1862 Here on offer is genuine and rare P&O Line “Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company”, Victorian 9.5” ironstone china compote dish, by G. L. Ashworth & Bros of Hanley, circa 1862. This dish would have been used on the early paddle-steamers and steam ships that P&O operated during the mid to late 1800’s. This white glazed compote dish is in excellent condition with no chips or cracks and has a blue underglaze and gilt painted lines around the edge of the dish and the base of the pedestal. The gilt lines has almost completely worn away, but small sections do remain. In the centre of the dish is a slightly smudged image in blue, of a rising sun with eyes and the old P&O motto: QUIS SEPARABIT that means “who shall separate (us)” Underneath the base it has a slightly smudged image of the Royal Coat of Arms maker’s mark for G. L. Ashworth & Bros of Hanley, that was used from 1862 thru to 1891. There is also an impressed mark that reads: REAL IRONSTONE CHINA and two letter “F”s. P&O is an abbreviation of the full company name: The Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company. P&O began life as \"The Peninsular Steam Navigation Company\". In 1840 \"Oriental\" was added to reflect the company\'s expanding services eastwards beyond the Iberian Peninsula to Egypt and the Orient. This type of compote dish is very rare to find especially in such excellent condition and makes a great addition to any maritime collection. A real museum piece! The dish measures 9.5” (16cm) diameter and is 2” (5.2cm) tall, weighing 715g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thanks for taking the time to look.

Rare Pair of Antique Czech Glass Intaglio Saltcellars with Cabochon Gilt Brass Filigree Rims Here on offer is a rare pair of antique Czech glass intaglio saltcellars with ornate gilt brass filigree rims fitted with tiny cabochon stones. The gilt brass filigree rims originally had four tiny coloured cabochon stones set into both of the edges. One rim still retains all of its eight coloured stones, one has two stones missing, one on each side, so six remain in all. The rims are fitted to the glass saltcellars by two tabs that are bent over underneath the tips. They therefore can easily be removed for cleaning as required. The glass saltcellars are both clear glass and have a cut checkered pattern to the edges. In the base the intaglio design depicts a beautiful stag deer in a woodland setting. Apart from the two missing stones, there is no damage to the glass or the rims. Each saltcellar measures 3.5” (8.9cm) long by 2” (5.1cm) wide and 0.75” (2cm) high. They each weigh 44g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Rare Pair of Personalised WW1 POW Carved Cow Shinbones – 1914-16 - Rose & Daisy - Knockaloe I.O.M. Here on offer is a stunning example of a skilfully carved pair of cow shinbones, made by a WW1 prisoner of war (POW). This pair was almost certainly produced on the Isle of Man, by German POW’s held at the large internment camp at Knockaloe. They used what materials they had to hand and cow bones provided an excellent carving medium and they where easily obtained from the kitchens. This pair has the great addition of a carved wooden base and even a top wooden rim! I believe these pieces where sold for the benefit of the internees by various Prisoner of War relief organisations, such as the well known Society of Friends. Some were obviously sold directly to the camp personnel and where personalised as such, which is the case with this pair. Each of these pieces have a unique carving and are now classed as works of art from that period, examples of which are held in the Imperial War Museum and the Manx Heritage Centre. Given the date on the carvings, 1914- 1916 they are a really early rare example. All the carved images are done in relief and have been carefully hand carved from the thick bone. The front of one depicts the words: IN REMEMBRANCE OF THE GREAT WAR 1914-16 Then on the other side the image of what looks to be a flowering daisy with stems and buds. The other piece has on the front, the personalised words: IN FRIENDSHIP TRUE FROM JK TO MK Sadly I have no idea who the initials JK or MK relate too. Then on the other side the image of a flowering rose with stems and buds Around the top outer edge of both of them is the image of a looped hanging ribbon banner. The wooden bases have been carved to allow the shape of the bones to fit firmly in place. Then just to add a touch of real quality the top edges of the bones have been capped with a wooden collar/rim. The whole carving is just in really excellent original condition with no cracks or splits to the bone, just a crack line on the top of the wooden rim. I have never had a pair that has the top wooden collars/rims, which are really rare to find these days, especially in this original condition. The carvings are 6.75” (17cm) high and together weigh 790g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Rare Pair of WW1 POW Carved Cow Bone Vases – Poppy Flowers – Knockaloe Camp IOM Here on offer is a beautiful and very unusual carved pair of cow bone vases, made by a German WW1 prisoner of war (POW). This pair of vases was almost certainly produced on the Isle of Man, by German POW’s held at the large internment camp at Knockaloe. They used what materials they had to hand and cow bones provided an excellent carving medium and they where easily obtained from the kitchens. I believe these pieces where sold for the benefit of the internees by various Prisoner of War relief organisations, such as the well known Society of Friends. Some were obviously sold directly to the camp personnel and where personalised as such. Each of these pieces is a unique carving and are now classed as works of art from that period, examples of which are held in the Imperial War Museum and the Manx Heritage Centre. What is amazing about this pair of carvings is the delicate work that has been done on each of them to carve out the sweeping image of three poppy flowers with stems from one solid piece of cow bone. The vase body itself is also carved to such a narrow thickness (almost too thin!) they show signs of chipping and splits. The smaller one does have a chunk missing and both have nibbles to the top rims. The delicate poppy stems have been broken off on both of then at some point, but have been very well repaired, albeit with to much old glue! They are not in mint condition but are the most delicate example of this POW work I have seen. One vase is 4.75” (12cm) high and the other is 5.1” (13cm) high. They are both approximately 1.5” (4cm) diameter. Combined they weigh 145g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Rare Pamphlet Titled - How Mussolini provoked the Spanish Civil War Here on offer is a rare pamphlet titled: HOW MUSSOLINI PROVOKED THE SPANISH CIVIL WAR DOCUMENTARY EVIDENCE This staple bound pamphlet was produced by London United Editorial Ltd back in 1938, during the Spanish Civil War. It contains ten numbered pages of text with a translation of the pact and has two pages of photo reproductions of the actual Mussolini-Goicoechea pact. It is in excellent condition with no damage to the covers or the pages. There is just some slight rust staining around the staples. The pamphlet measures 8.4” (21.4cm) by 5.4” (13.8cm). Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Rare Parade Badge of Merit Horse Brass awarded by Hackney & Stoke Newington Chamber of Commerce 1913 Here on offer is a rare antique horse brass being a Parade Badge of Merit that was awarded by the Hackney & Stoke Newington Chamber of Commerce in 1913. The large horse brass is in excellent condition and still retains the white metal George V crest that is fixed securely to front. I believe these brasses where only produced for our years, 1911/12/13 and 14. These sell on ebay for over £100! It measures 4” (10.2cm) by 3” (7.6cm) and weighs a heavy 140g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please note that this item is also being offered for sale on my own web site and therefore may be withdrawn at any time. International bidders please contact me with your details, for a shipping quote BEFORE purchasing.

Rare Pearl Arms Crested China WW1 BRITISH TANK – MARK 1 - CAMBRIDGE - c1916 Here on offer is an unusual and rare Pearl Arms China (A.C.R. & Co Ltd) model of a WW1 British Tank made in 1916. I think this is a model of the first British Tank that was made, the Mark 1. The Mark 1 was armed with two 6 pounder guns and three .303 Hotchkiss machine guns and were called “Male\" tanks; those with four Vickers machine guns and one Hotchkiss, were called \"Female”. To aid steering, a pair of large wheels were added behind the tank. These were not as effective as hoped and were subsequently dropped. On the top of this model is a beautiful colourful crest transfer image of the shield for the City of: CAMBRIDGE Also on the top it has the following words printed: MODEL OF BRITISH “TANK” On the base is the printed makers mark for: PEARL ARMS CHINA A.C.R. & Co Ltd Also there is a REG No 658588, which dates it to 1916 to 1917. The British Tank model is in excellent condition, no chips or cracks, just some loss of gilt to the edges of the tracks. A great piece of Antique Pearl Arms China, which can only increase in value. The model measures 5.1” (13cm) long by 3” (7.6cm) wide. It weighs 125g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Delivery Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Rare Personalised WW1 American L.F.& C. 1917-1918 Knuckle Trench Knife with Original Scabbard Here on offer is a genuine and personalised WW1 American L.F.& C. 1917-1918 knuckle trench knife with its original scabbard. This example was made by Landers, Frary and Clarke of Connecticut USA. The hilt has a distinct pressed steel knuckle guard, produced during 1917. There are seven pressed out “pyramid knobs” on the steel guard with some light surface rust to the finish. The guard is marked with the maker’s details; U.S. L.F.& C. 1917 The grip is made from walnut and is shaped to accommodate the hand. This example has been personalised with a relevant quote carved into the wood by I assume, the original owner: The Wicked Shall Perish The carved letters have been blackened to make them stand out. It does make you think, to have carved these words into the grip, what horrors did the solider have to endure during his time in the WW1 trenches. The 9” triangular steel blade is in excellent condition and still retains some of its original blued finish. It shows runner marks to all three surfaces. It does seem to have a very slight curve towards the end when viewed from one of the three sides. The green leather scabbard is also in excellent condition. The main section of the scabbard is made from thick green leather scabbard which is faintly stamped marked along the stitched seam, near the top with “JEWELL 1918”. You can just make this out by holding it is a bright light. The top steel throat section and the bottom chape are attached to the leather by five small rivets. Both of these move slightly due to the shrinkage of the leather over the years, which is normal for these knives The throat section still has the swivel hook mechanism which was used to attach it to a canvas US army belt. There are some minor dents on the front of the throat section but it has very little surface rust to its finish. On the steel chape and guard there are the stamped letters “M.S.” and on the top of the throat the letters “H.E.” The chape also has the correct drain hole at the base. The knife itself measures 14” (35.5cm) long and has a 9” (22.8cm) blade. It weighs 455g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thanks for taking the time to look.

Rare Polish to English Textbook for The Free Polish Soldiers - Published In Scotland in 1942 Here on offer is a rare polish to English textbook for the FREE POLISH SOLDIERS, published in Scotland in 1942. This rare textbook surfaced with a hand made Polish pilots dagger I bought many years ago. It is clearly in ‘used’ condition, with Polish writing and names on the front and back covers. One may have been a famous Polish fighter ace? The pages have some corner creases, but all the images and 40 pages are still in place. A great piece of Polish WW2 memorabilia. It measures 6.4” (16.3cm) wide by 7.6” (19.5cm) high and weighs 70g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Rare Remington Saw Handle Derringer 0.32 (obsolete) Calibre Pocket Pistol with a “Book” Pistol Case circa 1880 Here on offer is a very rare Remington Saw Handle Derringer 0.32 calibre pocket or vest pistol. Invented by William H. Elliot, this pocket-sized Remington featured a hammer that also served as a breechblock. It was known as the \"Saw Handle Derringer,\" given the shape of the grip. These small personal defence arms were available with blued, silver, or nickeled finish. This one has a blued finish that has worn over the years and shows some dark shading to the metal. Please see my photos. I understand that about 15,000 of the 0.41 calibre single shot pistols were produced between 1865 and 1888 but this one is a 0.32 (obsolete calibre) rim fire, of which I believe less than 500 were made! The single shot pistol is in full working order and to load it, the hammer is pulled to full cock and the little breach pulled back. I have carefully removed the wooden grips and you can see in my photos that the frame has been stamped with the pistols serial No. 1120. It comes with TWO rounds of 0.32 inert cartridges (cases have been drilled) that are in an antique Remington 50 cartridge 0.32 short rim fire ammunition box. This card box is a rare find, especially in this condition. The set also comes with a period after market “Book” type case that is customised to take the pistol and box of cartridges. Inside it has an aluminium swivel lever that holds the pistol firmly in place inside the case. The case really looks like a brown leather covered book. It even has gilt embossing and a coloured pattern to the page edges. Inside it is lined with a blue velvet material. There is some age wear to the exterior edges and hinge, as can be seen in my photos. The pistol measures 5” (12.7cm) long and it has a 4” (10.3cm) barrel. It weighs 200g. The “Book” case measures 4” (10.2cm) by 7.75” (19.7cm). It weighs 125g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thank you for taking the time to look.

RARE SAMPSON MORDAN & Co HALLMARKED 9ct GOLD CARPENTERS PENCIL HOLDER c1921 Here on offer is a rare 9ct gold, Art Deco, Sampson Mordan & Co, Carpenter’s Pencil Holder from 1921. This example has a beautiful long ribbed finish on the main section, with a suspension ring and loop attached at the end. On one side it is stamped: S.MORDAN & Co along with: SM & Co and a full set of English Gold hallmarks SM & Co for Sampson Mordan & Co with the (rubbed) London assay office leopard’s head, 9.375 for 9-carat gold and a gothic date letter \'f\' for 1921. The top section that holds the pencil is stamped 9.375 for 9-carat gold and on one side the initials: V.T.T. and on the other side is: FROM PHEEMIE 1924 The holder is in great condition, with just some light dents/bruises on both sides of the ribbed section. It also looks to have had an old jewelers repair to refit the top band to the long section at some point in its life, which is securely in place. It is still complete with an original pencil, an HB “ROYAL SOVEREIGN” by E.WOLFE & SON. This is a beautiful example of a 9ct gold pencil holder by one of the very best and highly collectable English silver and goldsmiths. Sampson Mordan (1790 – 9 April 1843) was a British Silversmith and in 1822, he patented the propelling pencil with fellow inventor John Hawkins. Mordan bought Hawkins out, and then sold half the rights to a wealthy stationer Gabriel Riddle in 1823. With Riddle\'s money, the ingenious and commercially minded Mordan was able to build his foundling company into the 19thC success story it was. Pencils made from 1823-37, when Riddle and Mordan parted, usually bear an\'SM GR\' hallmark and the words \'S.MORDAN & Cos PATENT\'. From c1838 until the 1860s, the wording \'S.MORDAN & CO MAKERS & PATENTEES\' was used, with \'S.MORDAN & CO MAKERS\' dating from the 1850s-60s. After the 1860s, the standard \'S.MORDAN & CO\' mark was used. Upon Mordan\'s death in 1843, his sons Sampson (junior) and Augustus inherited the firm. \"S. Mordan & Co.\" continued to make silverware and brass postal scales until 1941, when bombs destroyed their factory during the London Blitz. The Pencil Holder measures 3.6” (9.2cm) long including the loop and is about 0.4” (1cm) wide. It weighs 6.9g of gold (excluding the pencil) and has a scrap value of over £165 at todays prices, which are only increasing. I have tried my best to take pictures to show the best detail of the engraving and hallmarks but it is not easy due to the brightness of the case. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Rare Schatt & Morgan Model 21 Senator Knife with Reverse Worm Groove Bone Grips - 1 of 30 Here on offer is a rare Schatt & Morgan model 21 senator two bladed knife with reverse worm groove bone grip plates. It is only 1 of 30 produced and is in mint condition. The Queen Cutlery Co. manufactured this knife as a member of the Schatt & Morgan family of knives. This knife has never been used and comes in its original Schatt & Morgan labeled cardboard box and paper wrapping. The knife itself has two 1.9” long, 1095 American carbon steel blades. One is etched with: SCHATT & MORGAN The other with: 1 of 30 The front tangs feature the Schatt & Morgan \"S & M\" logo and Titusville, PA and the rear tang is stamped with Queen Cut. Co. logo and DFC USA CARBON. The grip is made up of brass liners and nickel silver bolsters and two grip plates of reverse worm groove bone. These are held in place with three round-headed nickel pins and the front is inset with a key stone blank plate. The origins of Schatt & Morgan date to 1895. The founders of Queen City (later incorporated as Queen Cutlery) were fired from S&M in 1918. When the Schatt & Morgan cutlery collapsed into bankruptcy in 1933, Queen City bought all the assets and subsequently moved into the S&M building on Chestnut Street, in Titusville, PA. Many years later, in 1991, Queen revived the Schatt & Morgan brand with a series of finely crafted pocketknives called the Keystone Series. The inaugural release consisted of a set of 6 folding knives. In some years 7 knives made up a set and in others, just 6. The numbered series sets ran for 20 years, ending in 2011. Under Daniels family ownership the series was revived, typically with just 400 sets per year but the sequential numbering of the sets was not continued. In 1998 the Schatt & Morgan File & Wire Series was introduced. These knives represented the epitome of the cutler’s art and were most often larger folding knives. Each series comprised 5 knives and utilized a distinct colour of jigged worm groove bone handles. Under the original numbering system, six series were produced through 2012. The Daniels family continued to produce the File & Wire knives but did not continue to identify them by series number. These knives appeared in Queen catalogues right through to the final one issued in 2017. Lastly, the Schatt & Morgan Heritage Series enjoyed a brief run, in 2011. Limited to runs of just 300 knives, a small number of patterns were reproduced based upon original Schatt & Morgan designs. The knife closed measures 3.25” (8.2cm) long and when open each blade measures 1.9” (4.7cm). It weighs 41g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Rare Silver George V Coinage Profile - Meritorious Service Medal to Colour Sergeant A. E. MONEY of the Royal Scots Here on offer a very fine and rare example of a solid silver George V coinage profile, Meritorious Service Medal (MSM) awarded to Colour Sergeant A. E. MONEY, of the Royal Scots. The MSM was first introduced in 1845 for soldiers who were in the army for a very long time. In the First World War, it was decided to use it for special acts of bravery too. From 23 November 1916 soldiers were given the medal for special brave acts which happened while they were not in battle or under gunfire. My understanding is that only 550 of these medals, with the George V coinage profile by Bertram Mackennal, where ever produced. They were issued between 1931 and 1936. The obverse bears the rarer coinage style portrait of George V and has the following Latin inscription around the inner edge: GEORGIVS VI BRITT: OMN: REX ET IND:IMP: Which translates to George V King of Great Britain and Emperor of India. The reverse depicts a wreath of laurel leaves with a crown at the top and the words: FOR MERITORIOUS SERVICE The laurel wreath was given to victors in Ancient Greece and Rome and it is still a symbol of victory today. The recipient\'s details are impressed in large capitals on the medal\'s rim. COL. SJT. A. E. MONEY R. SCOTS. The ribbon suspender is a ring attached to a fastening that surmounts the medal. The ribbon is crimson with three narrow white stripes. The stripes were added in 1916 and 1917, when the medal started to be used for bravery. This example is in very fine condition, no damage that I can see. The medal measures 1.4” (3.6cm) diameter and weighs 36g with the ribbon. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thank you for taking the time to look.

Rare Solid 9ct Gold GARRARD Wristwatch Hallmarked 1962 in Full Working Order with “Dunlop Service” Dedication Here on offer is an excellent vintage solid 9ct gold GARRARD wristwatch English hallmarked for 1962 in full working order with a “Dunlop Service” dedication. The House of GARRARD is the longest serving jeweller in the world. Its origins can be traced back to 1735, when master silversmith George Wicks opened a store on Panton Street in the heart of London’s West End. It was in this year that the firm received its first royal commission from Frederick, Prince of Wales. The wonderful watch case is made from 9ct solid gold measuring approximately 30mm diameter, excluding the original crown and 38mm from lug to lug. The lugs are 16mm wide (the strap size) and the watch with its strap weighs 31.6g. It is in truly excellent condition, no signs of repairs, dents or scratches. The domed watch crystal glass is in unscratched condition. The main gilt dial face is in excellent condition, but does show some signs of light “dot foxing” to its finish, that you can only see from certain angles. It has the name GARRARD and SWISS MADE printed in black on the gilt face and the hours are marked by black Arabic numerals. There is also a small “seconds” dial at the 6 o’clock position, marked with the numbers, 15, 30, 45 & 60. It has an unusual “hands” configuration, with a blued steel “minute” hand and a gold “hour” hand that are both in excellent working condition. The watch still appears to have its original brown leather strap, the type for fixed lugs, which shows some light usage marks to the leather. With the rear gold cover removed the beautiful movement bears the details; -GARRARD, Swiss Made - 17 Jewels. I have just had the watch professionally serviced and it is in full working order and keeps excellent time (+-1-2 min a day). The back of the gold case has a dedication for service to the famous Dunlop Tyre Company. The inscription reads: For Dunlop Service D.J. Davies I can’t find any specific reference to a D.J. Davies at Dunlop, but some may surface with further research? As this would have been an expensive watch, I would imagine this was a long service award, normally for 25 years service to the company. A brief history of Dunlop: Dunlop rubber was a multinational company involved in the manufacture of various rubber goods. Its business was founded in 1889 by Harvey du Cros and he involved John Boyd Dunlop who had (re-)invented and developed the first pneumatic tyre. It was one of the first multinationals, and under du Cros and, after him, under Eric Geddes, grew to be one of the largest British industrial companies. J B Dunlop had dropped any ties to it well before his name was used for any part of the business. The business and manufactory was founded in Upper Stephens Street in Dublin. A plaque marks the site, which is now part of the head office of the Irish multinational departments store brand, Dunnes Stores. Dunlop Rubber and lesibana Tevin Ramasobane failed to adapt to evolving market conditions in the 1970s despite having recognised by the mid 1960s the potential drop in demand as the new much more durable tyres swept throughout the market. After taking on excessive debt Dunlop was acquired by the industrial conglomerate BTR in 1985. Since then, ownership of the Dunlop trade-names has been fragmented. The inside of the rear gold cover is stamped the following details: 12321 DENNISON MADE IN ENGLAND 9.375 (Anchor and date letter N) A.L.D. 205197 The full set of English 9ct Gold Hallmarks show the assay office was Birmingham and the date letter “N” dates it to 1962. The makers mark, A.L.D into a chamfered rectangle, stands for: A L Dennison: Aaron Lufkin Dennison,
subsequently Dennison, Wigley & Co until 1904 and then The Dennison Watch Case Co. 
 Aaron Lufkin Dennison, born in Freeport, Me, USA, in 1812, was the first to manufacture watches by machinery building his business on a system of interchangeable parts. Dennison built a factory at Roxbury, Mass. in 1853, later moving to Waltham, near Boston. Meanwhile he moved to England where he commenced the manufacture of watchcases with premises in Handsworth, Birmingham. The business was known as Dennison, Wigley & Co. He died in 1895 and the business was continued under the same style until 1905. Franklin Dennison continued the business as The Dennison Watch Case Co and in 1919 the business was converted into a limited liability company. I believe the numbers relate to the serial number for the case 12321 and the watch serial number being 205197. This is a wonderful example of a vintage GARRARD gold watch, in full working order, that are hard to find these days. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Delivery Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Rare Solid Silver City and Guilds of London Institute Technical Education - 1st Prize Medal awarded to F. SHAKESHAFT 1909 Here on offer is scarce solid silver City and Guilds of London Institute Technical Education – Technical Examination- 1st prize medal awarded to FREDRICK SHAKESHAFT 1909. This large finely detailed medal features the bust of H.M. King Edward VII on the obverse with the raised words: H.M. KING EDWARD VII PRESIDENT 1881-1900 PATRON 1901. On the reverse there is a central plaque with: TECHNICAL EXAMINATION in raised letters, surrounded by the City of London Arms. It has the following inscription on the edge: FREDK. SHAKESHAFT, MECHANICAL ENGINEERING (MACHINE DESIGNING) 1ST PRIZE 1909. The medal is in perfect condition and retains all the fine detailing and bright silver finish. It comes with only the bottom half of its original dark blue velvet lined case; the top lid has been lost to time! I believe the engraver was the famous English engraver, Leonard Charles Wyon. It measures 2” (5.1cm) diameter and weighs a heavy 76g of solid silver. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Rare Souvenir Dish Commemorating the Goodyear Zeppelin Corp - U.S. Navy’s Airship - USS AKRON c1931 Here on offer is in a rare and unusual souvenir gilt metal small trinket dish, commemorating the U.S. Navy’s Airship, USS AKRON (ZRS-4), which was launched in August 1931. This highly detailed oval dish was made in Japan from cast antimony, that has then been gilt-plated on the top. It depicts a scene of the U.S. Navy’s helium airship; USS AKRON being removed from its Airdock hanger on its launch day in August 1931. Above it in raise letters it reads: GOODYEAR ZEPPELIN CORP. FACTORY & DOCK, SHOWING U.S. NAVY’S NEW AIRSHIP. and below: SOUVENIR OF AKRON, O. Around the edge of the dish is an ornate swirling pattern. Most of the gilt still remains and has only been lost of the highpoints of the images. On the reverse it retains the original dulled silvered metal finish of antimony and has the distributers details printed in blue ink, part of which I can just make out, seem to read as: In Appreciation of Your Patronage THE BROWN FURNITURE CO. 18 ?? fifth ???? It also has in raised letters: M N Co. (in the centre0 MADE IN JAPAN No. 1915 Therefore, it would appear that this dish was probably given away as a souvenir when a customer purchased some furniture from The Brown Furniture Company, back in the 1930’s. Construction of the USS Akron ZRS-4 was begun on 31 October 1929 at the Goodyear Airdock in Akron, Ohio by the Goodyear-Zeppelin Corporation. Because it was larger than any airship previously built in the US, a special hangar was constructed. Chief Designer Karl Arnstein and a team of experienced German airship engineers instructed and supported design and construction of both U.S. Navy airships USS Akron and USS Macon. On 8 August 1931, Akron was launched (floated free of the hangar floor) and christened by First Lady Lou Henry Hoover, the wife of the President of the United States, Herbert Clark Hoover. The maiden flight of Akron took place around Cleveland on the afternoon of 23 September with Secretary of the Navy Adams and Rear Admiral Moffett on board. On Navy Day, 27 October 1931, the Akron was commissioned as a Navy vessel. USS Akron (ZRS-4) was a helium-filled rigid airship and the lead ship of her class. It was the world\'s first purpose-built flying aircraft carrier, carrying F9C Sparrowhawk fighter planes, which could be launched and recovered while it was in flight. With an overall length of 785 ft (239 m), Akron and her sister ship Macon were among the largest flying objects ever built. Although LZ 129 Hindenburg and LZ 130 Graf Zeppelin II were some 18 ft (5.5 m) longer and slightly more voluminous, the two German airships were filled with hydrogen, and so the two US Navy craft still hold the world record for the largest helium-filled airships. Akron was destroyed in a thunderstorm off the coast of New Jersey on the morning of 4 April 1933, killing 73 of the 76 crewmen and passengers. The accident involved the greatest loss of life in any airship crash. This rare American airship souvenir dish is in excellent condition with no cracks or damage to the metal, just some slight loss of gilt to the finish. It measures 5.1” (13cm) by 2.9” (7.5cm) and weighs 48g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thank you for taking the time to look.

Rare Stick or Bar Shot Cannonball with Chain circa 1812 Here on offer is a very rare cast iron Stick or Bar Shot Cannonball with its chain still attached. I am no expert, but believe Bar Shot Cannonball’s were generally used by ship’s cannon personnel, during either ship-to-ship combat by destroying a ships mast and/or rigging or for anti-personnel effect. The spinning action of the bar alone was disastrous, but with a heavy chain lashing out as well, it would obliterate anything in its path! I can find a reference on the Internet that relates them possibly to either from the Revolutionary War or the War of 1812. If anybody has any further information on these Cannonball’s it will be gratefully received. It is in great condition, with no splits or cracks, just some age related loss of blacking to its finish. It can only increase in value and would make a great display piece of Naval Militaria. The Bar Shot measures 13.75” (35.5cm) long (ball to ball) and each ball is 3” (7.7cm) diameter. The connecting bar measures 7.5” (19cm) long and is 0.9” (2cm) diameter. The chain is 15” (38cm) long. It weighs a heavy 4.8Kg! As it is extremely heavy so shipping sadly will be expensive to countries outside the UK. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched.

Rare Third Reich Non-Potable GOLD Award for the Care of Horses - Mounted on a Wooden Plaque Here on offer is a beautiful Third Reich non-portable GOLD award plaque that was awarded by the National Federation for the breeding and testing of German thoroughbreds to reward \'Outstanding achievements in the Care and Handling of Horses\'. They where also issued in Bronze and Silver. The rectangular metal plaque has a copy of the badge for the Care of Horses fixed to the centre. The badge itself has in gold relief, oak leaves with a central horse and man motifs. I believe this is an early Third Reich version of the award that has the addition of the letter \'R\' at the base of the insignia. The badge is fixed to the grey metal rectangular plaque. At the top are the words: REICHSVERBAND FÜR ZUCHT UND PRUFUNG DEUTSCHEN WARMBLUTS and at the bottom: FÜR HERVORRAGENDE LEISTUNGEN IN PFERDEHALTUNG UND HALTUNG This translates to: National Federation for the Breeding and Testing of German Thoroughbreds. For Outstanding Achievements in the Care and Handling of Horses. The entire metal plaque has been pinned to an original wooden mount. The black mount has a pull out support on the reverse so it can be displayed on a desk and is also fitted with a metal ring to the top for hanging on a wall. My understanding is the precise number of awards issued is not known, but by virtue of the criteria, they must rank among the rarest of awards that where issued. The wooden mount measures 5.1” (13cm) by 3.9” (9.8cm) and metal plaque measures 3” (7.7cm) by 2.3” (5.8cm). It weighs 160g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched.

Rare Transitional RAD Hewer Leather Hanger by OTTO SINDEL of Berlin 1936 Here on offer is a very unusual and rare example of an issued Rad Hewer leather hanger, by OTTO SINDEL of Berlin and dated 1936. This is a very rare variation and one I have never seen before. It is possibly a transitional piece, as it shows design elements from both the first and second model hangers. I think the newer hanger was introduced in 1936 so that would support this piece being a transitional hanger. The hanger itself is in excellent/near mint condition with just some light loss of plating to the metal clip. The hanger loop features a thick brown leather strap with a slot that is held in place by a large plated stud. This in turn is stitched to a large thick brown leather pad that protected the back of the scabbard from rubbing on the uniform. This is also attached to a wide nickel-plated metal “snap” clip, which is in working order. The maker’s name and details are professionally stamped into the leather on the back of the strap and read as: OTTO SINDEL BERLIN 1936 OTTO SINDEL was a well-respected maker of fine leather items for the NAZI movement and this is and fine quality example of their work. Below the maker’s details is stamped the official RAD triangle with the words “Ges Gesch”. It is very hard to find the standard versions of these hangers, but this one is exceptionally rare. It measures about 8” (20.3cm) long and weighs 90g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Rare Verners Mk VI Pocket Compass

Rare Victorian Board of Trade Rocket Apparatus Bronze Token - Proof of Service at a Wreck Here on offer is a rare example of Victorian Board of Trade Rocket Apparatus bronze token used for proof of service at a wreck. During a wreck service when the coastguard officer or the volunteer-in-charge of the rocket apparatus required extra assistance, he enrolled on the spot the helpers needed. As conditions at the scene of a wreck did not normally permit “paper work”, each individual helper was handed one of these tokens, to be redeemed later when he attended for wreck service payment. On the obverse is a Victorian crown surrounded with the legend PROOF OF SERVICE AT A WRECK. On the reverse is a Man-o-war surrounded by the legend BOARD OF TRADE ROCKET APPARATUS. The token has a beautiful patina to the bronze finish with underlying red and brown surfaces. It measures 1.4” (3.5cm) diameter and weighs 27g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Many thanks for taking the time to look.

Rare Victorian Hallmarked 9ct Solid Gold Medal awarded for the City Police One Mile Bicycle Race in 1897 Here on offer is a rare Victorian 9ct solid gold, hallmarked medal for the City Police One mile bicycle race in 1897. The medal is in the shape of a Maltese Cross with ornate chisel work and the front has a raised circular disc engraved with the words: PRESENTED BY Mr JAMES URQUHART CONVENER POLICE COMMITTEE 1896-97 The back has also been engraved with the event details: ONE MILE BICYCLE RACE CONFINED TO CITY POLICE JULY 1897 There is also a clear set of English gold hallmarks, the number 9 and .375 for English 9ct gold, an anchor for the assay office of Birmingham and the date letter “n” for the year 1887. Therefore it would appear the medal was actually made in 1887 and not engraved until 1897. It also shows the makers mark, “J.M” set in an slightly rounded rectangle, which I believe stands for the maker: J E Moore & Frank Moore where trading as Joseph Moore, die sinkers & medallists at Petsford Street in Birmingham, England. This Police Award medal is truly a fine quality piece that is in beautiful undamaged condition. It measures 1” (2.5cm) wide and weighs 8g of sold 9ct gold. As always with solid gold items you have to factor in for the scrap value, God forbid anybody would consider scrapping such a fine piece of Victorian Police memorabilia. However, at todays prices the scrap gold is fetching about £22.3 per gram, so the scrap value alone is £178! Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thank you for taking the time to look.

Rare Vintage Boxed Lone Star - Luger Cap Gun Presentation Set c1960 Here on offer is a rare vintage boxed Lone Star luger presentation set, circa 1960. The toy cap gun set comprises of a chrome plated Lone Star \"Luger\" cap pistol with black chequered grips a Lone Star Special Agent Derringer cap pistol and a \'Special Agent\' badge. It also still retains one (plus a lower section) of the original three, two-piece cap bullets that where used in the Derringer. Both pistols are in working order and show signs of play and some minor loss to the plating. The badge has lost the pin on the reverse and has minor plating loss. The set is presented within a wood grained effect hinged box, with a red moulded velvet lined interior. The box is slightly misshapen now through years of storage and shows signs of staining and discolouration. The box measures 11.6” (29.5cm) by 7” (17.7cm) by 1.6” (4cm) and the set weighs 580g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thanks for taking the time to look.

Rare Vintage Chrome Plated Table lighter - DC 6 Airliner - by SAROME c1952 Here on offer is rare large vintage chrome plated table lighter, depicted as a model DC 6 airliner by SAROME of Japan, circa 1952. The model DC 6 itself is in excellent condition and retains all of its original chrome plating. The scaling of the model is excellent and it has some fine detailing around the engines, all of which still have their “3 bladed” metal spinning propellers. The model is securely fixed to a sweeping chrome plated base and makes a wonderful aircraft display item in its own right. The lighter fits into an opening in the top of the fuselage where it is held firmly by two internal metal plates. It just pulls out to enable it to be refuelled. The lighter itself is the “SWALLOW” model made between 1951 and 1955. The ignition system was the Adonis type. On the base it is stamped: SAROME SWALLOW S.G.W MFG. CO. EXCELLENT AUTOMATIC LIGHTER The lighter is in full working condition and will be shipped empty of fuel and the flint, in line with shipping restrictions. The model measures 8.25” (21cm) long by 9.25” (23.5cm) wing tip to wing tip. It is 4.5” (11.5cm) high to the top of the lighter. It weighs a heavy 895g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched.

Rare Vintage The Royal Society of St George Enamel & Chrome Car Badge circa 1930 Here on offer is fine example of a vintage enamel and chrome car badge, for The Royal Society of St George. The Society was established back in 1894 to promote the English way of life and Englishness. This a an early and rare example from the 1920’s or early 1930’s and has a member number 226 stamped on the reverse. It was manufactured by Spencer of London and their name is impressed on the back of the badge: SPENCER LONDON 226 The badge itself is in excellent/near mint condition with all the enamel in place. The Badge measures 3.25” (8.3cm) diameter and 4.5” (11.5cm) high including the mounting plate. It weighs 262g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Delivery Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Rare Vintage ‘PIRELLI” Collectors Large Spring Activated Speargun with Line and Harpoon c1960 Here on offer is a rare vintage collectors large Speargun including line and harpoon. It was made by the famous Italian tyre company “Pirelli” probably back in the 1960’s. I am told this larger type of Speargun where obviously much more powerful than the short pistol types and where used to catch larger fish, such as sharks and large rays, etc. The heavy solid metal harpoon has a small-hinged flap at the top to ensure the harpoon doesn’t pull out of the fish once it has penetrated its body. I have searched on the Internet and can’t find another example; in fact I can’t find any that where made by Pirelli? The Speargun is in full working order and is powered by a strong spring contained inside the aluminium metal tube. It is loaded by twisting the knurled ring near the base of the gun and then the heavy metal harpoon is inserted into the tube at the top and pressed down (against something hard that won’t be damaged by the sharp point) until it clicks in place. There is a safety catch on the pistol grip. The line can be tied to the movable metal spring around the harpoon, which slides down the harpoon once it has been fired. The black metal pistol grip has the famous Pirelli logo in raised letters on both sides. This really is an impressive piece of engineering and I can’t find another one like it. It has been used and shows wear to the black paint on the grip and fittings, but this could be repainted if so required. There may also be a screw/nut missing on the front of the grip or the hole has another purpose? Makes a great display piece from the 1960’s and can still be used today for catching large fish. It Speargun measures 55.5” (141cm) long and the harpoon is 35.5” (90.2cm) long. Combined they weigh 1.58Kg. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Rare WW1 Belgium Fighting Knife with Stiletto Blade & Original Scabbard Here on offer is rare example of a genuine WW1 Belgium Fighting Knife with its original scabbard. My understanding is these knifes where officially manufactured and the blades where made from conversions of Belgium bayonets, like the M.1889 Mauser or Mle 1889 bayonet. This unusual example has a maker mark stamped on the ricasso, consisting of a CROWN above the letters JA in a cartouche, which appears to be the Belgium gun and blade manufacturer, Jules Ancion et Cie, of Liege, Belgium. Out of interest, the only other two examples I have seen of the knives over the last 40 years had blades marked with Sanderson Bros, Sheffield, being converted M.1889 Mauser bayonets made where under contract. In the case of this knife, the blade has been expertly ground down to form a double-edged stiletto blade 8” (20.3cm) long. The blade is in excellent condition with no rust or pitting. The tang has been shortened and fitted with a small dish plain metal guard and wood grip and it still retains the brown leather scabbard washer. The dark wooden grip is actually quite “chunky” and its rectangular edges have been rounded off to make it more comfortable to hold. It is in excellent condition with a great colour and some age patina finish. The grip is held in place by one large metal rivet/plug and it has a hole drilled near the top to allow for a wrist loop to be fitted. Other examples I have seen have had a leather loop fitted and in this case there wasn’t anything fitted, only just some remains of an old leather loop in the hole itself. I have fitted a NEW leather loop just to complete the knife, which can obviously be removed if the new owner doesn’t what to retain it. The bayonets original metal scabbard has been shortened from the top and one of the faces bent over to form a hook. There are two small holes drilled in this for string to help attach a leather frog. There is a wood former inside the scabbard, which prevents the blade from rattling and gives a snug fit of the blade in the scabbard. The metal bayonet is in excellent undamaged condition, but has some light surface rust pitting all over. The knife inserted in the scabbard measures 13.8” (35.2cm) long. Out of the scabbard the Knife measures 13.1” (33.3cm) long by 0.9” (2.2cm) wide at the ricasso. The blade itself is 8” (20.3cm) long and the handle is 4.75” (12.1cm) long. It weighs 325g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Rare WW1 Bombay Presidency War & Relief Fund – Children’s Branch – Bronze Medallion 1918-1919 Here on offer is a Rare WW1 Bombay Presidency War & Relief Fund – Children’s Branch – Bronze Medallion 1918 – 1919. This appears to be a very rare version of this medallion, as other examples cast in 1917 depict a child on the reverse. This slightly later version, 1919, depicts the image of Lady Willingdon wearing a hat in place of the child’s image. On the obverse are the details: BOMBAY PRESIDENCY WAR & RELIEF FUND CHILDREN’S BRANCH Lady Willingdon's signature FOUNDER 1918-1919 The solid bronze medallion weighs 16g and is 1.3” (3.3cm) diameter, with an original pendant loop fitted to the top to allow it to be worn with a chain. It is in excellent condition, retaining all the fine detailing and now has a beautiful aged patina to the bronze finish. Some history about the Bombay Presidency is shown below: The Bombay Presidency was a former province of British India. It was established in the 17th century as a trading post for the British East India Company, but later grew to encompass much of western and central India, as well as parts of post-partition Pakistan and the Arabian Peninsula. At its height, the Bombay Presidency comprised of the present-day state of Gujarat, the western two-thirds of Maharatra state, and north-western Karnataka state of India. It also included Pakistan's Sindh province and the British territory of Aden in Yemen. It consisted partly of districts, which were directly under British rule, and partly of native or princely states, which were ruled by local rulers under the administration of a governor. During WW1, Lord Willingdon, the governor of Bombay had created the India War & Relief Fund (Bombay Branch) where all the native and princely states neighbouring Bombay Presidency contributed along with people of Bombay Presidency. As a part of that a Women and Children’s Branch was also established for war victims. Lady Willingdon, president of these branches, led them for collection of funds. As a part of that a couple of stamps were issued to encourage people to donate. In 1917, the Children's Branch had also issued a bronze medal for the Bombay Presidency War & Relief Fund. The medal carried President Lady Willingdon's signature on one side and a child alone on the other side that perhaps depicted suffering and the cries of war. It also now appears that they produced this later version at the end of the war, to continue raising funds for the war victims and their families. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Rare WW1 British Officers Webley Revolver Holster with Unusual Leather Backing Plate Here on offer is a rare and possibly unique WW1 British Officers Webley revolver holster with the addition of an unusual leather backing plate. This appears to be a standard WW1 British Officers Webley revolver holster that has the addition of a leather backing plate, properly sewn onto the holster. This would provide additional comfort and protect the uniform from scuffing. I have never seen this type of modification and can’t find another example to reference. The piece comes in excellent used condition with some signs of use to the leather and a tiny puncture near the edge of the top flap. Also the small oval leather section that would normally be stitched to the very bottom of the holster is missing. It measures approximately 13.5” (57.8cm) point to point and weighs 285g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Rare WW1 British Officers Wristwatch Shrapnel/Watch Protector Dated 1916 Here on offer is a rare WW1 British Officers metal wristwatch shrapnel/watch protector dated 1916. This example is in unused MINT condition and retains all of its original nickel or silver plating. I can’t find another example of this watch protector on the internet for reference, but understand that these “full hunter” cover types where less popular than the cross hatched or pierced types, as you had to physically open the cover the see the time. Stamped under the main cover are some manufacturing details and a British pattern number: 2A THE T.S WATCH PROTECTOR PAT. 6612/16 Therefore it would appear that this version was called “THE T.S” and its pattern number 6612 was issued in 1916 (/16). I am not sure if the 2A is possibly the size or model type? The two metal prongs that hinge on the cover seem to fit through the lugs on an early wristwatch and are held in place by the adjustable slider bar. The cover can then be pulled open by using the extended tag on the cover. Although this full hunter type cover would give the best protection for the watch glass, I can imagine it would be fiddly to open and close in muddy trench combat conditions. This is a rare opportunity to obtain an unusual variant of a WW1 watch protector in MINT condition that would enhance any watch collection. It measures 1.3” (3.4cm) diameter and weighs 6.2g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Rare WW1 French Air Force - Unofficial French Allied Air Forces - Eagle Breast Badge by ORIA Here on offer is a stunning mint example of a WW1 French Air Force Patriotic, unofficial French Allied Air Forces eagle breast badge. Possibly the most recognisable of all ‘unofficial’ WW1 Pilot Wings, this style of ORIA pattern Pilot’s wing was worn on left breast by French aviator’s post 1916 and also some other allied pilots and also as a cap badge prior to 1916. As evidence of their use, see my copy of a photo of an aviator wearing a similar eagle on his breast tunic. The photo is of Kiffin Rockwell, a volunteer American pilot who served in WW1 the American La Fayette Escadrille (Squadron). Prior to the advent of the official wreathed French Pilot Wings the Airmen of France had started purchasing the \'Bijou Fix\' & \'ORIA\' brooches in Paris. They were worn on, or above the pocket of their Tunics. As there was no official uniform of the time, put very simply, this would then differentiate the Airmen from the Soldiers of the period. Companies such as Murat, Fix and Oria, founded in 1847, 1823 and 1867 respectively, specialised in high quality rolled gold jewellery. For the first time in history the public could wear a jewel that looked like it was made of gold, and the demand was strong during the mid-nineteenth century onwards in France. This badge takes the form of a finely detailed spread winged flying eagle that has a thickly applied rolled gold finish. It is very “three-dimensional” in appearance and has been made in two pieces with a hollow central section. On the reverse it has its original “C” clasp and hinged pin fittings, along with a suspension hook to centre. This slightly obscures the maker\'s mark that is contained in an oval with the letters \'ORIA\'. The badge is in mint condition and displays beautifully and would make a great and valuable addition to WW1 collection. It measures 2.3” (5.8cm) wide and weighs 6.5g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Rare WW1 Period - RFC - Royal Flying Corps - Metal and Celluloid Matchbox Cover Here on offer is a rare original WW1 period metal and celluloid matchbox cover. The front depicts the crest badge of the “Royal Flying Corps”, the reverse, a “Pilots Wings RFC badge” and along the spine in red lettering, \"RFC\" with \"Copyright\" and \"British Made\". The whole matchbox cover is coated in a clear celluloid to protect the images. There is no damage to the celluloid as such, just some foxing/staining near the edges. It comes with an empty box of “BRYMAY”, Bryant & May’s special safety matches. The matchbox cover measures 2.4” (6cm) high by 1.6” (4cm) wide and is 0.9” (2.3cm) deep. It weighs 27g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thank you for taking the time to look.

Rare WW1 Period 48th Canadian Highlanders Horse Hair and Leather Sporran Named to CQMS – Sgt Major Frank James Stinson Here on offer is a rare example of a WW1 period 48th Canadian Highlanders horse hair and leather sporran named to Company Quartermaster Sergeant Major (CQMS), Frank James Stinson, service no. 192159. All I know is that CQMS Frank James Stinson was from Toronto and served in WW1 from 28th August 1917. This impressive sporran is in excellent condition and has a fine hand etched thistle motif on the bright nickel silver upper plate. Set onto the middle of this plate is a highly detailed 48th Canadian Highlanders silver regimental badge with a red felt backing. It displays the regimental motto: DILEAS GU BRATH (Faithful Forever) The long dark horse hair main section is attached securely to the plate and it is complete with its two light horse hair bristle tassels. These are suspended by small metal chains and have nickel silver tassel tops, with ornate raised thistle designs. On the back is a large opening rear leather purse that still retains its original top flap and inside, its edge flaps are still in place. On the top of the flap are the hand written but now faint owner’s details, his name, rank and service number. The flap has some very small man-made holes but no sign of a button ever being fitted. Above the flap the two leather belt loops are still securely stitched in place and there are three old metal nuts that secure the front plate to the leather purse. The leather is in excellent condition and subtle for its age. It measures 17.5” (44.5cm) long and 7.2” (18cm) wide. It weighs 420g. Some history of the 48th Highlanders of Canada. The 48th Highlanders of Canada was founded in 1891, when the Toronto Scottish community succeeded in their efforts to have a Highland regiment in their young city. The Regiment has remained a Militia (Reserve) infantry regiment located in downtown Toronto ever since. A tartan, The Old Davidson, and a falcon\'s head for the regimental crest honour the first Commanding Officer, John Irvine Davidson. The original full dress scarlet uniform is still worn today. During WW1 The 15th Battalion (48th Highlanders of Canada) went overseas with the first Canadian contingent in October 1914 equipped in uniforms paid for by the Regiment. The 48th recruited three battalions, the 15th and two reinforcement battalions, 92nd and 134th. Facing the first gas attack of the war at the Second Battle of Ypres on 24 April 1915, the 48th were ordered to stand to the end. They did, losing 664 Highlanders, killed, wounded or prisoners of war. The 15th Battalion continued to the war\'s end in battles including the Somme, Passchendaele and Vimy Ridge, earning 21 Battle Honours. 1,625 Highlanders were killed in action. WW1 Battle Honours YPRES, 1915, \'17; Gravenstafel; St. Julien; FESTUBERT, 1915; MOUNT SORREL; SOMME, 1916; Pozières; Thiepval; Ancre Heights; ARRAS, 1917, \'18; Vimy, 1917; Arleux; Scarpe 1917, \'18; HILL 70; Passchendaele; AMIENS; Drocourt-Quéant; HINDENBURG LINE; Canal du Nord; PURSUIT TO MONS; FRANCE AND FLANDERS, 1915-18. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched.

Rare WW1 Period Sweetheart Pin Cushion Embroidered with the Badge for the Royal Berkshire Regiment ‘China’ Here on offer is a WW1 period or possibly earlier, Royal Berkshire Regiment, Sweetheart Pin Cushion. On the front it is beautifully hand embroidered with the badge of the Royal Berkshire Regiment ‘China’. The edges of the square cushion are finished with a silk or satin fringe. It is in excellent condition with the embroidery retaining most of its original colours and the silk cloth it is stitched onto has just a small area of wear, just below the badge. All the original stuffing is in place and there are no rips or repairs that I can see. Overall the cream colour it has a slightly grubby which is commensurate with its age. Some history relating to the regiment: The Royal Berkshire Regiment (Princess Charlotte of Wales\'s) was originally formed in 1881, amalgamating the 49th (Princess Charlotte of Wales\'s) (Hertfordshire) Regiment of Foot with the 66th (Berkshire) Regiment of Foot and originally formed as The Princess Charlotte of Wales\'s (Berkshire Regiment). The 49th Foot becoming the 1st Battalion and the 66th Foot became the 2nd Battalion. In 1885 the ‘Royal’ title was bestowed upon them, (see ‘Royal’ appointment) and became The Princess Charlotte of Wales\'s (Royal Berkshire Regiment). 1921 saw the titles switched again to become The Royal Berkshire Regiment (Princess Charlotte of Wales\'s). The China Dragon dates bake to the Chinese opium war of 1840 to 1843 resulting in the regiment being permitted to adopt the China dragon, and to display the word ‘China’ on their colours etc. After their services during WWI and II the regiment was amalgamated once more into The Duke of Edinburgh\'s Royal Regiment (Berkshire and Wiltshire) in 1959. This is a beautiful and rare Royal Berkshire Regiment display item and probably a unique piece. The cushion measures 5” (17.8cm) square (including the fringe) and weighs 31g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Rare WW1 Perpetual Calendar made from Teak of H.M.S. VALIANT – Jutland 1916 Here on offer is a genuine piece of Teak wood from the WW1 Royal Navy Battleship H.M.S. VALIANT that has been used to make the frame for a souvenir perpetual calendar. On the front it has a quality brass plaque pinned in place, which reads: FROM THE TEAK OF H.M.S. VALIANT JUTLAND 1916 The calendar numbers, days and months are printed onto double sided thin cream coloured early plastic part sectioned discs. You just remove and rotate the relevant disc to change the date, day and month of any year. All the months and days are present and nearly all the numbers, just two half discs are missing for the numbers 7 & 8 and 9 & 10. I think these can easily be made up from thin cream card if you wanted to actually use the calendar. On the base is a very thin green felt material, to stop it scratching the top of a wooden desk. The beautifully made piece measures 6” (15.2cm) wide, 2” (5cm) deep and 3.5” (9cm) high with the discs in place. It weighs 150g. Some history relating to this great ship follows: Launched in 1914 this Queen Elizabeth class battleship was completed early in 1916, shortly before taking part in the Battle of Jutland. During the battle she fired 288 x 15\" shells at the German High Seas Fleet and suffered no damage. She underwent a major refit in 1929 – 30, which is probably when the old battle hardened teak was removed to make this barrel? During the Second World War she was one of the ships which destroyed the French fleet at Mers-El-Kebir and saw action during the Battle of Crete. In 1941 she was extensively damaged in Alexandria Harbour when mined by Italian \'Human Torpedoes\'. Repaired in South Africa, she went on to support the landings in Sicily and Salerno. Towards the end of the war she saw action in raids against Japanese bases in Indonesia. She was decommissioned in July 1945 and sold for scrap in 1948. The Calendar is in excellent condition, with no damage to the wood, just the two discs missing. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Rare WW1 POW Cow Shinbone Carving – LEARN TO SUFFER WITHOUT LAMENT - To My Darling Ethel – Lancaster Camp 1914/15 Here on offer is a beautiful and rare example of a skilfully carved cow shinbone, that was made by a WW1 prisoner of war (POW) at the “Wagon Works” internment camp, on Canton Road in Lancaster. POW produced pieces from this camp are far rarer, given the Lancaster Camp was only used from 1914 to the end of 1915. The POW’s used what materials they had to hand and cow bones provided an excellent carving medium and they where easily obtained from the kitchens. I believe these pieces where sold for the benefit of the internees by various Prisoner of War relief organizations, such as the well known Society of Friends. Some were obviously sold directly to the camp personnel and where personalised as such. Each of these pieces is a unique carving and are now classed as works of art from that period, examples of which are held in the Imperial War Museum and The King\'s Own Royal Regiment Museum. All the carved images are done in relief and the front depicts highly detailed images of a stem of Roses, below which are I assume are the carver’s initials, EB or BE? Around the whole base is the image of a stone wall and on one stone on the front are the details: LANCASTER 1914/15 On the reverse it is carved with the phrase: LEARN TO SUFFER WITHOUT LAMENT And a sweet message: To My Darling Ethel Around the top rim is an impressive sinuous flower and leaf motif. The whole carving is in excellent condition with just a couple of hairline age cracks on the reverse, around the top rim. The carving itself is 10.25” (26cm) high including the layered wooden plinth it is affixed to and weighs 405g. It is a truly impressive and rare example of this Lancaster camp POW carving and makes a wonderful display piece for any WW1 collection. Also included with this carving are some photocopies of the history of the Lancaster Carriage and Wagon Works and the POW Camp. Some history of the “Wagon Works”, Lancaster’s Prisoner of War Camp. Once vacated by the territorial soldiers of the 5th Battalion on 14th August 1914, the former Carriage and Wagon Works became available for another important war purpose, that of being a prisoner of war camp. Contractors started working on the site, adding barbed wire around the walls. On Thursday 20th August a company of the 3rd Battalion Royal Welsh Fusiliers arrived to take charge of the prisoners, the first of which arrived the following Monday, conveyed by direct train to the works sidings. In the first week 380 prisoners arrived, many of them seamen whose boats had been in British ports when the war started. By the middle of September the camp population had swelled to 1,700 with prisoners arriving from Manchester, Newcastle and Carlisle. Most prisoners were German or Austrian nationals. Although mostly men, some were detained with their families, including children. One of the officers of the Royal Welsh Fusiliers was poet and author Robert Graves, who mentions his time in Lancaster in his autobiography, “Goodbye to all that”. By October the Royal Welsh Fusiliers had been replaced by men of the National Reserve, many of whom were from the King’s Own Royal Lancaster Regiment, but too old for active service. At the end of October the Lancaster Guardian reported: “The population at the Prisoners Detention Camp has been increased latterly by the arrival of many Germans, over 100, who had been collected at Manchester. There are about 2,000 prisoners in the camp. A temporary theatre has been fixed up, and entertainments are given by prisoner-artistes, who include several talented acrobatic troupes and jugglers, besides comedians. Four Germans from the borough have been sent to the camp.” December 1914 saw an appeal in the press for comforts for the soldiers at the camp. Requests were made for woollen gloves and sleeping helmets “the weather has been very trying to many of them whilst on night duty, and a pair of gloves to cover their hands when carrying the rifle would be a great boon. The sleeping camp is exceedingly draughty, owing to immense size, large doors etc.” “It would be nice to present them with a piano to relieve the monotony of the camp. The prisoners have pianos, provided them by their German relatives and friends; surely our own men should be supplied with an instrument to enable them to while away the hours when they are not on duty – hours that are often dull and tedious.” Prisoners continued to arrive at the camp, which remained in use until at least the end of 1915. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Rare WW1 RAF French Franc ID Bracelet to A.K.IMPREY based in France Here on offer is a rare WW1 RAF French Franc ID bracelet. This white metal (possibly silver) ID chain bracelet has a French 2 franc coin attached in the middle. One side of the coin still has the French woman and the words "Republique Francaise". The other side has been smoothed and inscribed with the early RAF motto of the spread winged eagle and Kings crown, below which are the letters RAF FRANCE and at the top is the owners name, which looks to be: A. K. IMPREY The “A” has been rubbed so is hard to read. Given the RAF only formed in name in 1918, I guess this is a late WW1 piece owned by a person based at a RAF station on the French battle lines. A rare find that is in great condition and worth researching the RAF owners service history….. who knows what it might uncover. Identity discs - known as 'cold-meat tickets' to the British soldiery of the Great War - have not always been worn in battle. The first tags were a mid-nineteenth century German innovation while the British Army resorted to the use of an identity card in the uniform pocket - hardly durable. Clearly inadequate, this form of identification was replaced in 1907 by a single stamped aluminium disc, which carried the solder's name, rank, serial number, unit details and his religion. Issued to soldiers on mobilisation, the valuable aluminium was replaced by fibre in August 1914. These discs were much more appropriate than identity cards, but they had their problems; if this single disc was removed from the body, as stipulated in the 1909 Field Service Regulations, the chances of identification of the body were much reduced. Therefore in August 1916, a two-disc system ws evolved, the discs themselves carrying the same information as before, in duplicate, but this time stamped on compressed fibre discs: a green octagonal one that, it was intended, would stay with the body, and a red disc that would be taken as part of the accounting procedure. Both were to be worn on a string around the neck, the red disc suspended from the green one. Unfortunately, neither disc would last long in the damp conditions of much of the Western Front. Perhaps because of this, few soldiers had absolute faith in the discs and many commissioned or made their own identity bracelets, to be worn on the wrist.' It would appear this bracelet is one of the more durable identity discs that were a back-up to the official identity tags. The bracelet measures 6.25” (16cm) end to end and the coin is 0.9” (2.3cm) diameter. It weighs 8g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched.

Rare WW1 Royal Flying Corps (RFC) No. 56 Squadron – LENS - Mess Dinner Gong - 1917 Here on offer is a rare WW1 Royal Flying Corps, mess dinner gong that relates to the legendary RFC No. 56 fighter squadron. I was told this came from an airfield mess room of No. 56 Squadron that was used while they were operating in France in 1917. However, I don’t have any provenance to support this claim, so I am unsure if this was a personal item or actually came from an airfield mess room. It is constructed from ornate cast brass fittings, set onto a solid oak wood base and probably originally dates to the late Victorian or early Edwardian period. It still retains its original soft mallet that produces a lovely soft tone when used against the brass gong/disc. The oak base has been fitted with a RFC cap badge, a gilt and gold horseshoe badge marked LENS (France) and two halves of a bullet, one engraved FRANCE and the other 56 SQUADRON 1917. During WW1, the squadron had many aces amongst its ranks such as James McCudden, Albert Ball, Reginald Hoidge and Arthur Rhys-Davids, developing a fierce reputation for the unit. There is a WW1 connection of this dinner gong and the French town of LENS. The famous fighter ace, Albert Ball shot down two Albatros D.III aircraft on the 5th May (see table below) between Lens and Carvin, just two days before he was killed in action. Therefore, it is possible this was a memorial piece, made to honour Albert Ball, who knows? Kill 42 - 5 May 1917 between 1830 and 1900 hours Royal Aircraft Factory S.E.5 s/n A8898 Albatros D.III Destroyed Lens- Carvin Kill 43 - 5 May 1917 between 1830 and 1900 hours Royal Aircraft Factory S.E.5 s/n A8898 Albatros D.III Destroyed Lens-Carvin No. 56 Squadron was formed on 8 June 1916 at Gosport, from members of No. 28 Squadron, as part of the Royal Flying Corps (RFC). On 14 July, the squadron relocated to London Colney. Captain Albert Ball joined No. 56 Squadron as a Flight Commander in February 1917. On 13 March 1917, the squadron became the first unit in the entire RFC to be equipped with the then brand-new S.E.5 fighter aircraft. On 31 March, No. 56 Squadron received orders to relocate to the RFC HQ at Saint-Omer, France. From Saint-Omer, the squadron relocated to Vert Galant on 20 April to support the Second Battle of Arras and flew their first mission on the 22 April. Albert Ball scored No. 56 Squadron\'s first kill, his 32nd, on 23 April, when he shot down an Albatros D.III. The squadron suffered its first loss on 30 April when Lieutenant Maurice Alfred Kay was shot down. Albert Ball himself was killed in action on 7 May, the same day as Lieutenant Roger Michael Chaworth-Musters. No. 56 Squadron was sent north to Estree-Blanche on 31 May 1917, to provide support for the upcoming Battle of Messines. From May 1917, the Germans began bombing London using their new Gotha G.IV bombers. In response to this, No. 56 Squadron was recalled back to England and based at RFC Bekesbourne on 21 June. The squadron participated in the Battle of Passchendaele, marking numerous victories throughout it. Captain James McCudden, eventual highest scoring pilot of the squadron, joined on 13 August. Rhys-Davids made his final sortie on 27 October 1917, taking off for a routine patrol he chased after a group of Albatross fighters after which he was never seen again. On 18 November, No. 56 Squadron was relocated to Lavieville in support of the Battle of Cambrai. In December 1917, McCudden scored 14 victories – including 4 on 23 December, a first for the RFC. In January 1918, the squadron moved to Baizieux. McCudden was sent back to England on 5 March, where he was promoted to Major and received the Victoria Cross, he died on 9 July in an accident while on his way to take command of No. 60 Squadron. On 21 March, the Germans began their Spring Offensive, this forced No. 56 Squadron to pull back to Valheureux, where from they conducted air-to-air patrols for the next four months. The squadron supported the buildup to and provided support during the Battle of Amiens. On 1 August, No. 56 Squadron, in tandem with No. 3 Squadron, attacked a German aerodrome in which 6 hangars and 16 enemy aircraft were destroyed. By the end of WW1, No. 56 Squadron had scored 427 victories, at a cost of 40 pilots killed, 20 wounded and 31 taken prisoner. This rare piece is in excellent condition with a nice age patina to the brass. There is just a tiny piece missing from the tip of one of the mallet rests and the mallet suede cloth has a couple of patches missing. The dinner gong measures approximately 13\" (33cm) high and the base measures 12\" (30.5cm) x 6\" (15.3cm). It weighs a heavy 1.3Kg. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thank you for taking the time to look.

Rare WW1 Royal Marines Cased Bronze Medallion Awarded for Bayonet Fighting made by F. Phillips of Aldershot The obverse depicts a WW1 British Army soldier charging through the barb wired battlefields of Europe with his bayonet fitted to his rifle. In small lettering near the lower rim is the maker’s name: PHILLIPS ALDERSHOT The reverse has the crest for the Royal Marines set in the centre and the upper edge has the engraved words: BAYONET FIGHTING The medallion still retains its original silk and felt lined dark blue leatherette case with the famous medal maker’s name printed under the lid: F PHILLIPS MEDALIST ALDERSHOT I believe the Royal Marines undertook physical training at the Aldershot Army barracks during WW1. The medallion is in near mint condition with no edge nicks or dents. This is a rare piece of WW1 memorabilia that relates to the Royal Marines. The medallion measures 1.5” (3.8cm) diameter and weighs 28g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Rare WW1 Royal Navy Hallmarked Silver Torpedo Sweetheart Brooch with Case - 1917 Here on offer is a rare original WW1 period Royal Navy hallmarked silver Torpedo sweetheart brooch. The brooch has been made in the form of a hollow silver WW1 period torpedo and shows fine detail including even the external outer case rivets! All the rudder flaps are in place as are the fuse contact pins on the front. This example has two original small rounded flaps, one on the top and the other of set on the bottom. I think these where possibly to allow a silver title scroll to be attached, with a good luck phrase or possibly a ships name/emblem? Good condition, complete with original pin fitting and old replacement hook, no dents or distortions to front, minor one to reverse. On the flat reverse there are impressed a clear set of English silver hallmarks, the Lion Passant for English silver (925), an Anchor for the assay office of Birmingham and the date letter “S” for the year 1917. There is also a maker’s mark, F.H.M., which stands for the renowned silversmith, Frank H. Mannox of Warstone Lane, Birmingham. The brooch also still retains its original long fixing pin and “C” clasp. It comes complete with a gilt-edged leatherette case, which is in excellent condition and displays the jewellers name and details inside the top of the silk lined lid. The brooch itself measures 2.25” (5.7cm) long and it weighs 2.7g of silver. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Rare WW1 Souvenir Pocket Watch Depicting LORD KITCHENER & JOSEPH JOFFRE 1914-1915 Here on offer is a very rare and unusual example of a genuine WW1 souvenir Pocket Watch that depicts the images of the British Secretary of War, Lord Kitchener and the French Commander, Joseph Joffre. The main body of the watch is silver plated with most of the plating worn off on the outer edges and back cover. The back-hinged cover levers open to reveal the top wound jewelled mechanism, which is in WORKING order, BUT the watch only runs when laid down on a flat service. I assume it would just need a clean/service to restore it to its fully working condition, if so required by the new owner. The hands are moved by pushing in the set pin on the edge and turning the top winder. The inside of the rear cover retains all its silver plating and seems to have the number 4 stamped on it? There are no visible maker marks, either on the watch or the case. The front glass-retaining rim is made from gunmetal and has a circular ribbed pattern and it shows some light rust pitting. The watch front has an open face with a lovely clear crystal glass. The dial face appears to be made from gilt metal with a lightly grooved pattern. The watch numbers are gilt on a red background that are displayed through holes in the main dial face. Some of the numbers show some discolouration. The centre of the dial shows coloured photo images of Lord Kitchener and Joffre, below which are the words: SOUVENIR OF 1914-15 THE GREAT WAR There also appears to be Joffre’s name printed to the left of his image. The gilt ornate watch hands show some signs of age discoloration. The watch measure 2.1” (5.1cm) diameter and weighs 85g. It is indeed a rare example of a poignant timepiece that would enhance any WW1 memorabilia collection. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Rare WW1 Trench Art German 7.7cm Brass Cartridge Case – Commemorating the Liberation of - Jerusalem - December - 9th 1917 Here on offer is a rare and unusual piece of WW1 trench art. It is a captured German 7.7cm cartridge case that has been ornately engraved to commemorate the liberation of Jerusalem after 400 years of Turkish rule and occupation. History about the liberation of Jerusalem. On the morning of December 9, 1917, after Turkish troops move out of the region after only a single day s fighting, officials of the Holy City of Jerusalem offer the keys to the city to encroaching British troops. The British, led by General Edmund Allenby, who had arrived from the Western Front the previous June to take over the command in Egypt, entered the Holy City two days later under strict instructions from London on how not to appear disrespectful to the city, its people, or its traditions. Allenby entered Jerusalem on foot, in deliberate contrast to Kaiser Wilhelm’s more flamboyant entrance on horseback in 1898. No allied flags were flown over the city, while Muslim troops from India were dispatched to guard the religious landmark the Dome of the Rock. In a proclamation declaring martial law that was read aloud to the city's people in English, French, Arabic, Hebrew, Russian and Greek, Allenby assured them that the occupying power would not inflict further harm on Jerusalem, its inhabitants, or its holy places. “Since your city is regarded with affection by the adherents of three of the great religions of mankind and its soil has been consecrated by the prayers and pilgrimages of multitudes of devout people, I make it known to you that every sacred building, monument, holy spot, shrine, traditional site, endowment, pious bequest, or customary place of prayer will be maintained and protected according to the existing customs and beliefs of those to whose faith they are sacred.” Church bells in Rome and London rang to celebrate the peaceful British arrival in Jerusalem. Allenby's success, after so much discouragement on the Western Front, elated and inspired Allied supporters everywhere. Now on the brass case itself, the patterns on the outside of the case have been worn down over the years by cleaning and now appear very faint. You can make them out but need to angle against the light to see the complex geometric designs, which are really impressive. It has six equally spaced Islamic window designs, set around the centre, then an upper and lower geometric patterned band, encompassing the case. The upper band has three cartouche sections that have the following details that can just be made out, albeit impossible to photograph: JERUSALEM DECEMBER 9TH 1917 The impressed German artillery markings on the bottom of the brass case, indicates this cartridge was used in a standard German field cannon of the day, the 7.7cm Feldkanone 96 neuer Art. From the marks I can tell it was manufactured in “JUNE 1917”, by “POLTE” Werke in “MAGDEBURG”. The “4” refers to the Lot No. I think the “SP 406” refers to the inspection mark. And the SP may be an abbreviation for Spandau. Interestingly the central removable cartridge fuse has the famous makers name of Fried Krupp A G 12 stamped on it. The case measures 10.9” (27.7cm) tall, by 3.5” (8.9cm) diameter at the base and 3.1” (7.7cm) at the top. It weighs a heavy 1kg. This is a rare opportunity to obtain an historic piece of WW1 trench art from the liberation of Jerusalem. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Rare WW1 Trench Art Scale Model of a US Navy 12”/40 Calibre Battleship Gun Turret Here on offer is a unique and finely made ‘WW1 Trench Art’ scale model of what I believe is a US Navy 12”/40 calibre battleship gun turret. The 12\"/40 calibre gun turret were used for the primary batteries of the United States Navy\'s last class of monitors and the Maine-class and Virginia-class pre-dreadnought battleships. The main section of the model turret is made from solid brass, which was originally silver-plated. Fitted to this are two sectioned barrels made from copper that look to have been originally silver-plated as well. The whole turret has then been mounted onto a circular Bakelite base. The scale and detail is excellent even down to what I believe are the three viewing ports mounted above the barrels. This was clearly made by a skilled engineer at the time as a piece of US Navy memorabilia or ‘Trench Art’. This unique piece is in excellent condition with just loss of the silver-plating finish to the top of the barrels and turret and some minor dings to the edges. The model measures 3.5” (9cm) long, 1.6” (4cm) wide and sits on a 2.4” (6cm) diameter base. It weighs a heavy 345g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. ONLY FOR SALE TO PERSONS AGED 18+ AND PROOF OF AGE IS REQUIRED. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Rare WW2 2nd Battalion Royal Berkshire Regiment Slouch Hat linked to the 19th Indian Infantry Division Burma Here on offer is a Rare WW2, 2nd Battalion Royal Berkshire Regiment Slouch Hat linked to the 19th Indian Infantry Division Burma. This came with a Trench Art made brass paperweight image of the 91th Indian Infantry Division insignia, being the hand trusting a dagger overhand. I will be listing the paperweight separately on my web site. The 2nd Battalion Berkshire Regiment fought in Burma with the 19th Indian Infantry Division from 1941 to 1945. A memorial plaque was donated after WW2 and was erected in honour of the 2nd Battalion and stands at the entrance to a pagoda near the top of Mandalay Hill. It Reads: Erected to commemorate the fierce fighting in the clearance and final capture of Mandalay Hill by the 2nd Btn, Royal Berkshire Regiment. March 10th to 12th 1945. The 19th Indian Infantry Division was raised in Secunderabad, India in October 1941 during WW2 and became part of Southern Army, which was mainly concerned with defense against a possible seaborne invasion by the Japanese. The division's successes were due to its fitness and high morale. Not having been stationed in the unhealthy mountains on the Indian/Burmese border in 1943, nor fought during the battles in 1944, it had a high proportion of pre-war regular soldiers among its Officers and senior NCO’s. The 19th Indian Division was occasionally referred to as the "Dagger Division", from its divisional sign, which was a hand thrusting a dagger overhand, in yellow on a red background. The material hat itself is in excellent condition, no repairs or moth holes. It has the Royal Berkshire metal cap badge attached to the front band and the rare cloth insignia “Dagger” badge for the 19th Indian Division attached on the left side of the hat. Then on the opposite side is attached the cloth insignia for the Royal Berkshire regiment. The hat still retains its thin leather chinstrap and has the following stamped on the inside leather sweat band: Adam Ashworth & Sons (Bury) Ltd The number “7” which is the size of the hat And the date 1942, which is hard to make out as the chinstrap has been inserted through the last two numbers. This is a really unusual and rare hat that is of museum quality and condition, if only it could talk! The hat measures approximately 14.75” (37.5cm) wide across the brim and weighs 215g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. As this is a large item, UK postage will be £12 via Parcel Force but please contact me via email for the best international postage charge for your specific country. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Rare WW2 Admiral Graf Spee – Ashtray or Dish made from the wood of the German Pocket Battleship – Battle of the River Plate 1939 Here on offer is a rare opportunity to obtain a piece of WW2 German Navy memorabilia from the famous German Pocket Battleship, the ‘GRAF SPEE’. It appears to be an ashtray or small dish made from the wood that was recovered from the scuttled “GRAF SPEE”. The circular dish seems to be made from a dark wood, possibly teak and it has a number of small, evenly spaced holes around the outer edge. On the front it has the following details hand written (in German) in white paint, that honours the famous Battle of the River Plate. Ajax Exeter Achilles 13deXII de39 Graf Spee P. del Este (Punta del Este) The dish is 5.9” (15cm) dimeter, 1.1” (2.5cm) high and weighs 164g. It is in excellent condition, but there are some slight burn marks, form I guess cigarettes, inside the dish and some loss of the white paint used on the writing around the top. Some information relating the Admiral Graf Spee. The Admiral Graf Spee was a Deutschland-class \"Panzerschiff\", nicknamed a \"Pocket Battleship\" by the British, which served with Kriegsmarine of Nazi Germany during World War II. She was commissioned in 1936 and Graf Spee had sailed into the South Atlantic in August 1939, before the war began, and had begun commerce raiding after receiving the appropriate authorisation on 26 September 1939. On the 13th December 1939, she engaged a Royal Navy squadron, commanded by Commodore Henry Harwood, comprising the light cruisers HMS Ajax, HMS Achilles (on loan to the New Zealand Division) and the heavy cruiser HMS Exeter. Harwood\'s squadron was one of several search groups sent in pursuit by the British Admiralty and sighted Graf Spee off the estuary of the River Plate near the coasts of Argentina and Uruguay. In the ensuing battle, Exeter was severely damaged and forced to retire, making for the Falklands; Ajax and Achilles suffered moderate damage. Damage to Graf Spee, although not extensive, was critical because her fuel system was crippled. Ajax and Achilles shadowed the German ship until she entered the port of Montevideo, the capital of neutral Uruguay, to effect urgent repairs. Langsdorff was told that his stay could not be extended beyond 72 hours. Apparently believing that the British had gathered a superior force to await his departure, he ordered for the ship to be scuttled. On 20 December 1939, in his room in a Buenos Aires hotel, Langsdorff shot himself in full dress uniform while lying on the ship\'s battle ensign. Immediately after her scuttling, the wreck of Admiral Graf Spee rested in shallow water, with much of the ship\'s superstructure remaining above water level. Many items had been removed before the scuttling by the Germans and the wreck was partially broken up in situ in 1942–1943. Many recovered pieces and parts of the ship have been displayed in museums, but very few have surfaced on the open market. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Rare WW2 Bomber Command Aircrew Association - RAF WING Brooch Watch by Otto Grun - New York Here on offer is a rare WW2 RAF Bomber Command Aircrew Association (BCAA) enamel RAF WING Brooch Watch, made by Otto Grun, New York. This is the best example of this unusual watch that I have seen, ALL the enamel is bright and still in place and undamaged, there is just some of the gilt worn off on the sides and the back of the wings. I believe the RAF wings are made from sliver that has a gilt backing with the coloured enamels set on the front. On the reverse it still has its original vintage brooch pin and locking ‘C’ clip. The face of the watch is undamaged, just slightly dirty and it has the letters BCAA in red at the 3, 6, 9 and 12 o’clock positions. The watch seems to be working but in my opinion, it will need a service/clean to ensure it keeps good time as the mechanism was dusty when I opened up the back cover. Stamped on the back cover is the maker’s name: OTTO GRUN NEW YORK PAT. PEND The watch movement itself states it has a 7 jewelled movement and was actually made by the LAURET Watch Company of Switzerland. Otto Grun originally sold watches in Germany, but had outlets in the USA (New York) to enable sales of Swiss movement watches during and after WW2. The WINGS measures 1.5” (3.8cm) wide and the watch is about 0.9” (2.5cm) diameter. It weighs 15g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thanks for taking the time to look.

Rare WW2 Brighton & Hove War Weapons Week Fundraising Badge Here on offer is a WW2 fundraising Tin Badge which displays a Royal Navy Battleship surrounded with the words: BRIGHTON & HOVE WAR WEAPONS WEEK The badge itself is 31mm diameter and still retains its celluloid covering to the front. On the edge are the maker's details: "Thos Fattorini Ltd Regent St Works B'Ham" It also still has the original pin and clasp on the reverse. It is in excellent condition, with just minor foxing to the front (cloud) and light rust to reverse. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Rare WW2 Churchill ‘V’ For Victory - Army Navy and RAF Flags - Tin Button Badge Here on offer is a scarce original WW2 period celluloid tin button badge. It depicts a photo image of Prime Minister Winston Churchill and above him, the Union Jack and the White Ensign flags, crossed to form a \'V\' with the Royal Air Force roundel within. The badge is in excellent condition, complete with its original pin fitting on the back. The colours remain bright, no sign of any foxing. It measures 1” (2.5cm) diameter and weighs 2.3g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Many thanks for taking the time to look.

Rare WW2 Deutsches Jungvolk DJ Carved Wooden Letter Opener Here on offer is an rare and unusual WW2 Deutsches Jungvolk DJ letter opener. Founded in 1928, the Deutsches Jungvolk in der Hitlerjugend DJ, also DJV; German for "German Youngsters in the Hitler Youth") was the separate section for boys aged 10 to 13 of the Hitler Youth (HJ) organisation in Nazi Germany. Through a programme of outdoor activities, parades and sports, it aimed to indoctrinate its young members in the tenets of Nazi ideology. Membership became fully compulsory for eligible boys in 1939. By the end of WW2 some had become child soldiers. After the end of the war in 1945, both the Deutsches Jungvolk and its parent organization, the Hitler Youth, ceased to exist. The fine letter opener has been hand carved out of a piece of dark mahogany hardwood and shows the beautiful dark pattern of the grain in the wood. At the top, in the oval on both sides, the Deutsches Jungvolk Sieg Rune insignia (single lightning dash) has been carved. I imagine this is a “unique piece” and was possibly a gift or even presentation piece to a senior member of the Deutsches Jungvolk. It is in excellent condition with just the very tip of the blade section missing. It measures 8.2” (20.6cm) long and weighs 20g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Rare WW2 Dummy Home Guard Lee Enfield SMLE .303 Bolt Action Rifle Complete with Sling c1940 Here on offer is a scarce WW2 ‘Dummy’ Home Guard Lee Enfield SMLE .303, bolt action rifle complete with sling, circa 1940. It has been hand made made from one piece of carved and shaped wood with some metal fittings. The wooden frame is a good copy of an original .303 rifle and is complete with a fixed black painted wooden bullet magazine. The trigger, guard, barrel brackets and the tip of the barrel including the ‘sight fins’ are made from metal. The bolt action has been made from an old metal door bolt, which really looks and works well, very clever! There is also an authentic webbing sling fixed in place, which makes it look even more authentic. These dummy rifles were used for drill purposes, probably before the actual real rifles arrived with the LDV/Home Guard later during WW2. It is in great condition with light age related surface rust to the metal fittings and a slight split in the wood where the door bolt has been screwed to the frame. This is a rare piece of Home Guard/Home Front memorabilia and would make a great re-enactment rifle as looks like the real thing from a distance. It measures 46” (117cm) long and weighs a heavy 1.3Kg. PLEASE NOTE: Due to the weight and size of this item, UK postage will be about £12.00 and International will depend on the country, so please email me before placing an order. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Rare WW2 German Army Green Embossed Citation Binder Here on offer is a rare WW2 German army embossed binder or folder. It has actually been beautifully made with a dark green embossed thin leather covered card, front and back. There is also a gold embossed German army eagle on the front cover. This was possibly made to hold a citation document for an achievement by a German officer? I have had it for many years and it came from France with another indexed portable filing system, a leather briefcase and a leather writing set holder. It has a sprung metal spine that will clamp any documents inside the folder. It has the addition of a hard card insert sleeve that has the same green washed pattern as printed on the inside of the covers. It is in excellent condition with just slight wear to the covering on the top and bottom of the spine. There is also some light age related fading to the edges of the green washed pattern inserts. It measures 10.7” (27cm) by 7.5” (19cm) and weighs 385g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Rare WW2 German Army Officers Dagger by CARL EICKHORN with Death Dedication to Lieutenant Holst Albert Draeger of the Enlightenment Division 328 - 23rdAug 1943 on the Blade Here on offer is a great example of a WW2 German Army Officers Dagger with a nickel-plated blade and a deep orange grip by CARL EICKHORN, that I believe has been engraved to respect the battle honoured, Lieutenant Horst Albert DRAEGER. What makes this one special is the beautiful professional period engraving on the obverse of the blade, which reads: Oberleutnant Draeger – Adjutant Der Aufklärungs Abteilung 328 in Ausübung Seines Dienstes als Schwadron Fuhrer Getotet an Der Donetz am 23 August 1943 Now the best translation that I can come up with is as follows: Lieutenant Draeger - Adjutant Of the Enlightenment Division 328 in the exercise of his service as Schwadron Fuhrer Taken on the Donetz on 23 August 1943 I have found that a Horst Albert DRAEGER, a First Lieutenant of the German Enlightenment Division 328 was born on 06/01/1916 at Graudenz in Northern Poland. He died in action on the Russian Front on 23/08/1943 at Ssuchaja Gomolscha, which I can’t find exactly but believe is near the Russian town in Rostov Oblast, located on the Seversky Donets River on the border with Ukraine. The 328th Infantry Division (328th ID) was a major military organisation of the German Wehrmacht. The division was set up in the winter of 1941 as a Valkyrie Unit. It should be mobilized in the event of airborne landings in the home or unrest in occupied territories. As the situation on the Eastern Front intensified during the Battle of Moscow, the 328th Infantry Division as well as the other Valkyrie units were mobilized. The execution order was issued on December 17, 1941 and designates December 18, 1941 as the first day of formation. The division was marched from Suwalki to Army Group Center. After the destruction in the area Subzow in the fall of 1942, the remainder of the division were moved to France in October and refreshed there. The division was subordinate to the army group Felber in southern France. In the summer of 1943, the repeated relocation to the Eastern Front followed, where the division was used in the area of the 1st Panzer Army. On November 2, 1943, the division was formally dissolved in Russia. The remnants formed the division group 328 of the 306th Infantry Division. Lieutenant Horst Albert DRAEGER received Battle Honours for his bravery on the Russian Front and I have found a lot of translated records on the Internet that provide some detail of these encounters. Here are a couple that refer to DRAEGER. On 10.08.1942 Lieutenant Wosegien fell; this was the prelude to the climax of the fight. By supremacy of the enemy came the Aufkl.Abt. 328 into a dangerous situation. When she was trapped, the commander decided to retreat backwards. The serious order was announced to everyone. It said: " Breakthrough in assault is the only way to break the confinement and free even cut off comrades attack is done without consideration, dead and wounded must first lie down, without respect of the person ... " A single will animated the department, and the impossible seemed to succeed by a dashing attack of the Pomeranian and East Prussian horsemen. A new defensive position could be obtained, which was vigorously defended as long as possible. Slightly wounded remained in the front of the troop and fired on. By and by, all officers and platoon leaders have been killed or wounded. The department adjutant OLt. Draeger, who had taken over the 1st squadron, was also wounded. When he took the train from OWm. He wanted to help Horn, he reached for the MG, swung himself on one of the two StuG subordinate to the department, to knock out the men. This succeeded, but Lieutenant Draeger was wounded and brought back. The abbot. Dr. Krause sent the unconscious with a head bandage to the HVPl. and from there it went in the hospital train direction home. When Draeger awoke from unconsciousness, the train stopped straight, and lying wounded on straw between others, he found that he was just in Nowo Dugino, the railway station of Andreyevskoye, where the remainder of the detachment staff was still. Draeger left the train, ordered a car by phone, and cured his wounds with his comrades. The Aufkl.Abt. 328 had made a valiant contribution to the fact that the planned Soviet breakthrough was prevented and could be built south of the Volga, a new front. This was recognized. All the combatants received the assault badge, in addition more than 40 Iron Crosses II and 7 Iron Crosses of the 1st Class were awarded. Our commander received the German Cross in Gold. Numerous orders of superior posts expressed the recognition that the services of the department found in Russia in the summer of 1942. OLt. Draeger has put together the most important: 87th Infantry Division / Order of 27.06.1942 " ... The Division 328 subordinate to the Division also participated in the attack on June 27. It stormed the towns of Demidovo, Lubenkino and Goroshanskoje in a fierce battle ... The 26th June Wehrmacht Report commends the achievements of the Division with the following words: In the rear area of the middle frontline, troops from an infantry division threw the enemy into field-based local combat operations, taking 118 bunkers and making numerous loot ... " signed v. Studnitz General Command XXXIV. Panzer Corps / Order of the Day of June 28, 1942 " ... The troops of the division and its subordinate reconnaissance department 328 have again proved that the German soldier could not benefit from the harsh Russian winter ... " marked anger Infantry Regiment 173 / Order of the Day of June 28, 1942 " ... The regiment has solved the task of attack with great success, excellently supported it and side by side with the brave comrades of the reconnaissance department 328 ". Signed Bechler 87th Infantry Division / Order of the Day of July 1, 1942 " The commander-in-chief of Army Group Center, Field Marshal von Kluge, during his visit on June 30, gave me his special recognition for the achievements of the Division and its subordinate AA 328. " signed v. Studnitz 256th Infantry Division / Order of the Day of 18 September 1942 " Intelligence Division 328 is returning to its division today, and when leaving my division, where she has been assigned to Gribejewo since August 12, I extend my full appreciation to all AA members for their valiant work her wounded, brave commander Major v. Kalben, as well as his dashing aide and all killed and wounded ... " Signed Danhauser Army High Command 9 - The Commander-in-Chief - from October 4, 1942 " The 328th Division fought successfully against the 39th Russian Army and has its proud share in the Battle of the Boiler southwest of Rzhev ... making the name of Rzhev a landmark in the history of the Division.I commemorate the brave officers, noncommissioned officers and men working in the hard fights of the Division for Life and Health for Germany ... " signed model Army Group Center - The Commander-in-Chief - of 18 October 1942 " ... In the war history of Army Group Center's Eastern campaign, the battle of the 328th Division in Attack and Defense will remain a glorious page and unforgotten. " signed by Kluge Personally, the department had been replenished completely. For the first time since its inception, there were no defects in the officers. Officer position on 01.05.1943 Department Commander: Major v. Calve Adjutant: Lieutenant Becker Ordinance officer: Lieutenant Draeger Message train leader: Staff sergeant Braband Purser: War Administration Inspector (KVI) Marzikowski Departmental Physician: Senior Physician frill War-Ing .: Märrig War Technician: Diemer 1st (Radf.) Squadron: Chief: Lieutenant Wellmann-Eichhorst Captain: Lieutenant Neumann, Lieutenant Lammers 2nd (Pz.Jg.) squadron: Chief: Lieutenant Voss Captain: Lieutenant Becker (II), Lieutenant Murawski 3rd (Pz.Jg.) Squadron: Chief: Captain Bolten Captain: Lieutenant Wiesner, Fahnenjunker-Sergeant Mecke On 22 and 23 May 1943, the department was transported by express from Beaucaire southwest of Avignon to Krassnograd southwest of Kharkov / Ukraine and then reached the 18 km long drawn Starowerovka. In contrast to the desolation of central Russia, the landscape and quarters of the south were directly pleasant. At first, the department had a longer period of rest here. Vehicles and cannons left in France were re-fed. The 2nd squadron finally got the coveted 7.5-cm cannon Ts 40, while the 3rd squadron had to settle for the 7.5-cm-Pak 97/38. As pulling means came 3-to-ZgKw.First on the Kommandowege was a second cycling squadron, which was not approved at the time in Mailly Camp, set up again. SHE RECEIVED OLT. DRAEGER AS CHIEF AND NUMBER 4 WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT.MID-JULY 1943 WAS THE FIRST USE OF PARTS OF THE DEPARTMENT TO SEAL OFF AN ADVANCE OF THE BROKEN AT ISJUM ENEMY. The 3rd / 328, reinforced by a platoon of the 2nd, and the 4th Squadron fought on the threatened section. But they soon returned to the department, which was now about 4 km behind the front as a reserve. At the beginning of August 1943, the large-scale attacks of the Russian "Voronezh Front" (roughly comparable to a German army group) began, followed mid-month by the onslaught of the "steppe front" on Kharkov and Isyum. After the break-in at Suchaja Gomolsche the division was thrown into the big fight and experienced again difficult weeks. Our Kdr. Major Stecken faced difficult situations. By good counterattacks, the opponent could be brought to a halt first, but again and again he attacked with enormous superiority. Similar to a year before at Rshew, the losses were very high. ON AUGUST 23, 1943, THREE OFFICERS DROPPED OUT WITHIN A FEW HOURS OF THE 4TH SQUADRON. HER BRAVE FIRST LIEUTENANT DRAEGER FELL AT THE HEAD OF HIS MEN IN A COUNTERATTACK. THE HIGH ESTEEM HE ENJOYED THROUGHOUT THE DEPARTMENT SHOWED AT HIS FUNERAL. MEN FROM THE BAGGAGE TOOK HIM FROM THE FRONT LINE, TOOK HIM TO THE ABBOT'S STAND AND MADE A COFFIN. AND ALL WITHOUT ANY COMMAND! THE COMMANDER OBTAINED PERMISSION FOR A FUNERAL WITH ALL MILITARY HONORS, WHICH HE DID NOT GIVE WITHOUT CONCERN BECAUSE OF THE ONGOING FIGHTING. When it temporarily seemed a little quieter, on 24.08.1943 a tractor brought the dead to the cemetery of the 328th Infantry Division in Kissili; All the men of the detachment had come, and a platoon of the 3rd squadron was under Lt. Kolberg pulled out of position to pay the Schwd.Chef the last honor. The coffin was carried by Uffz. By the abbot, one with the order cushion. After the farewell words of the div. Pastor and the salvo of the honor train, Russian airmen roared across the cemetery, and grenades struck near him. The battle noise of the front was heard throughout the party. The next days were also marked by heavy defensive battles in our positions on the Dnieper. The 4th squadron now led Lieutenant Becker until he also fell on 29.08.1943. The head of the 1st squadron, Lieutenant Wellmann-Eichhorst, was severely wounded, and Lieutenant Lammers, who had taken over the squadron, fell on 01.09.1943. A hard blow hit the department when, as one year ago, their commander, Major Stecken, was badly wounded and came to the main dressing-station. The two cycling squadrons were completely bled and no longer operational; the 1st squadron still had 25 men, the 4th squadron only 6 men left. The two Pak squadrons were still strong in spite of high losses. Since the Rapid Division 328 had now fallen without a commander and also the adjutant Lieutenant Becker, the Pak squadrons were assigned to another association. The remnants of the Radfs. Squadrons, the staff and the hawser were supplied to other divisions; only a small remnant of the staff, weapons masters, cowsmiths, etc., came to France to form the basis for the reorganization. But this did not happen, the existing men were transferred to other units. Now, in the fall of 1943, this was the end of a detachment that had worked well everywhere it was deployed. Officers, NCOs and teams were closely associated in a community of fate. The camaraderie in the department was outstanding and everyone did their best when needed. I believe this Army Officers Dagger was one of a number commissioned by his “men” or possibly members of his family had it engraved after his death to honour him. A truly rare find and worth further research. The dagger itself is in excellent condition with a thick age patinated silver-plating finish to all the mounts and fittings, including the scabbard. The 12 oak leaf pattern Pommel is in excellent mint condition, showing quality hand finishing to the oak leaves. The Grip is beautiful deep orange solid trolon/celluloid type, in excellent near mint condition, no cracks or chips. The spread winged Army Eagle crossguard retains all its crisp detailing and no loss of plating apart from some slight pinhead bubbling to the reverse. The ferrule has the finely detailed oak leaf design. It also still has its original silver coloured Portepee correctly tied around the grip and crossguard. It shows wear to the finish but it looks like it hasn’t been off the dagger since it was made. The nickel-plated Blade measures 10.25” (26cm) in length and is in excellent condition with just light surface runner marks and some dull greying to the finish on both sides. I am sure this would polish bright if required. I prefer to leave it ‘untouched’. The obverse has the beautifully engraved dedication for the service and to commemorate Lu First Lieutenant DRAEGER’s death. The blade is complete with its dark brown leather buffer pad. On the reverse it has a ‘crisp’ Carl Eickhorn makers trademark with the “Squirrel and Sword” image. The silver-plated metal Scabbard is dent free and again in excellent condition, with just some very slight plating loss to the middle lower edge. The throat is held in place by one flat-headed screw on the back. The Dagger in the scabbard measures a total of 15.75” (40cm) long and weighs 370g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Rare WW2 German army officer’s brass commemorative letter opener - 305th Infantry Division (Wehrmacht) 1945 Here on offer is a rare WW2 senior German army officer’s brass commemorative letter opener that relates to the renowned 305th Infantry Division (Wehrmacht). The 305th Infantry Division (designated 305. Infanterie-Division in German) was a German Army unit that saw extensive, front-line action during World War II. This division was present at the Battle of Stalingrad, the Battle of Monte Cassino, and surrendered to U.S. Army's 88th Infantry Division in Northern Italy near Trento in late April 1945. The division has been implicated in a number of war crimes in Italy between October 1943 and April 1945, with up to twelve civilians executed in each incident. The brass letter opener is in excellent condition and has been made from two pieces; the crossguard has been flush riveted to the blade and grip section. On the front it displays the round “tree and 3 wavy lines” insignia for the German 305th Infantry Division. The front of the flat grip has been engraved in gothic text with the following: 3./ Ti. 305 1.1. 1945 I think the top line refers to a regiment of the 305th division and clearly the lower line is a relevant date? On the reverse of the grip is the engraved image of an unusual anchor, the style of which seems to relate to the type the Italian Navy (Battleship Section) used at that time? I have tried to research the relevance of this and the date but as yet apart from the 305th where located at Bologna, Northern Italy during this period, that is all I can find. Below is some information relating to the divisions actions during late 1944 and 1945. Italy late 1944. By September 10, the division was deployed along the new defensive line. Throughout the month of October 1944 the 305th Infantry Division was engaged in heavy defensive fighting on the arc of the front south of Faenza and in November 1944 returned to Lamone near Faenza. Heavy defensive fighting broke out again in December. On December 10, the worn-out division was replaced by the 90th Panzer Grenadier Division and moved to the Imola area. On the heights between Pidéura and Senio, the I./ GR 578, the II./ GR 577 and the I./ GR 576 came under the command of the Staff of Grenadier Regiment 578 with troops from the regiment. On December 14, these parties were hit by another Allied attack and had to withdraw behind the Senio on the night of December 16. On December 17, 1944, the 305th Infantry Division withdrew from the front lines and was transferred to the area west of Bologna to reorganize. The division was then redeployed to the Faenza area. They took up positions on the heights southwest of Faenza on the Lamone. During the night of December 19, the deployed parts of the division were replaced by Panzer Grenadier Regiment 200. On December 22, the 305th Infantry Division was converted to Army Group Reserve and moved into an area of accommodation 20 km west of Bologna. Actions in 1945. In early January 1945, the division re-joined the front line and took up a position immediately southeast of Bologna, south of Via Emilia. The division's right neighbour was the 65th Infantry Division and the 1st Parachute Division was on the right. The division remained here until early April, with repeated Allied reconnaissance advances. On April 9, 1945, the Allied spring offensive against the German positions on the Senio began. After the positions of the I. Parachute Corps were penetrated there, the division had to withdraw to Bologna on April 18. On April 19, the division withdrew behind Savena and on the night of April 21 to the plain north of Via Emilia, east of central Bologna. Along with the 65th Infantry Division, the division continued its retreat towards the Po and was completely crushed on April 24, 1945. Only a few remaining elements were able to settle on the Po River, the mass, including the Unit Staff, marched into captivity. It measures 9.3” (23.8cm) long and weighs 60g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Rare WW2 German Navy Officers Kriegsmarine Dagger by P.D. Luneschloss with genuine IVORY Grip Here on offer is an original WW2 German Kriegsmarine Dagger by P.D. Luneschloss with a very rare genuine IVORY grip. In all the years of my collecting, this is the only dagger I have found with a genuine carved ivory grip. A real treasure and will make a great addition to any German edged weapons collection. The solid grip is just a stunning piece of old ivory that has a beautiful mellow aged patina to its finish. It is in near mint condition with just a tiny age crack to the front base where it sits in the crossguard. The pictures really don’t do the grip justice, but you can see the internal light-graining pattern to the ivory. It is fitted with a springy twisted gilt grip wire. I have left the eagle pommel slightly loose as to not put any pressure onto the ivory grip itself. The lovely brass cross guard and eagle pommel, still retain some original gilt finish. The blade release button still works perfectly. The excellent and rarer to find, plain blade has the crisp image of the oval maker’s mark for P.D. Luneschloss on the ricasso. The nickel-plated blade has a slight greying to the finish with some dark pitting in small patches to the front of the blade. The very tip looks to have been slightly rounded off at some point in its life. It still retains its red felt scabbard buffer pad. The lightning pattern scabbard is in excellent condition and still retains most of its original gilt finish. Both scabbard screws are still in place. It has two very shallow dents to the front lower section, that are hard to see but can be felt with your fingers. The blade measures 9.25” (23.5cm) and the dagger itself 15” (38cm) long. It weighs 422g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

RARE WW2 GERMAN PRISONER OF WAR MINIATURES OF HARBOUR SCENES INSIDE GLASS LIGHT BULBS Here on offer is a very rare example of TWO large clear glass light bulbs that have had painted models of harbour and costal scenes skillfully set inside them, similar to “ship in a bottle” type work. They have been set onto a lovely dark mahogany plinth where the two upright sections have a small angled slot cut in them to hold a piece of glass (now missing) and act as a photo frame. They where made by a German Prisoner Of War (POW) during WW2 in England. My understanding is that German prisoners would make items from what ever they could get their hands on and where requested, apply names to order as such, to sell or trade with the prison guards, who would give them to their loved ones. One bulb has a scene set in a lush green setting with red and yellow coloured roofed houses set in the hillside. There is a lovely spired church and a tall lighthouse and in the front is a single masted sailing boat with the name “BOBBY” on it. The other bulb has a similar scene but this is set in a rocky dark landscape with houses, a church, lighthouse and a ship with the name “JOYCE”. So this amazing “photo frame” was made for a Bobby and Joyce, but sadly I don’t know who they where. The older lady I bought them from said her mother had been given them buy her father who was in the Royal Navy during WW2. The detail in these scenes is exceptional and must have been made by a highly skilled modeler or miniaturist. I can only find very limited references to this type of art. There is one bulb on its own in the Imperial War Museum and the Antiques Roadshow featured a single ‘Bulb” on one of their shows and valued just ONE at between £300 and £350. So this is a really rare opportunity to acquire a truly rare piece of WW2 POW art that is of museum quality and just a work of art in its own right. The wooden plinth is 14.2” (36cm) wide by 3.75” (9cm) deep. Each bulb measures 4.75” (12.2cm) long and is about 3” (7.7cm) diameter. The whole photo frame weighs 775g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Rare WW2 German Prisoner of War “Ship in a Bottle” with Photo of the Maker, \"Hans\" Here on offer is a rare example of a WW2 German (POW) Prisoner of War “Ship in a Bottle”. This example shows a detailed coastal scene with a twin funnelled ship in the foreground and red roofed houses and a church set in a mountain scene in the background. This skilfully set scene has been set inside an English glass bottle that was made by J L & Co. The bottle comes with a copy of a period photo and a printed note that explains it was made by a German POW called Hans. The note reads: This ‘Ship in a Bottle’ was made by a young German Prisoner of War named Hans who was held in a camp near Loughborough. He worked on a local farm. The family pictured with him used to dress him in women’s clothes to take him to the local pub, as it was frowned upon to befriend the POWs! This is a rare opportunity to acquire a real piece of WW2 POW art that is of museum quality and just a work of art in its own right. The bottle measures 11.6” (29.5cm) long and is about 3.2” (8cm) diameter. It weighs 780g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Rare WW2 German Prisoner of War “Ship in a Bottle” – 19th Century Clipper Ship in a Glass Light Bulb Here on offer is a rare example of WW2 German prisoner of war “ship in a bottle” type work. This piece depicts a 19th century clipper ship that has been created inside an old clear glass light bulb. A clipper was a type of mid-19th-century merchant sailing vessel, designed for speed. Clippers were generally narrow for their length, small by later 19th-century standards, could carry limited bulk freight, and had a large total sail area. The bulb has been fixed (glued) to a small wooden plinth, possibly oak. This type of miniature “ship in a bottle” work was often made by German Prisoners of War (POW’s), in internment camps during WW2, mainly in the UK. My understanding is that German prisoners would make items from what ever they could get their hands on, to sell or trade with the prison guards for food and cigarettes. The triple masted model of the clipper has been very well made and is set into a light-blue and white plaster base, that looks like the sea. There is no damage that I can see to the model, just a tiny gap at the underneath, where the glass fits into the top of metal “bayonet” light bulb connector. The old metal connector now has a tarnished patina finish to the metal. I can only find very limited references to this type of art. There is one bulb in the Imperial War Museum and the Antiques Roadshow featured a single ‘Bulb” on one of their shows and valued at between £300 and £350. The wooden plinth is 6” (15.3cm) wide by 3” (7.7cm) deep. The bulb measures about 4.25” (10.8cm) long and is about 2.4” (6cm) diameter. It weighs 116g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Rare WW2 German TENO Subordinate Hewer by Eickhorn with Hanger and Very Rare Knot Here on offer is a really rare near mint condition TENO Subordinate Hewer/Dagger with its original leather hanger and ultra rare knot. This fine example would be almost impossible to upgrade and has been in my collection for the last 25 years. The white grip plates are in perfect condition as are the retaining screws. The silver platting to the hilt is in excellent condition and it still retains most of its original clear lacquer finish. There are just some very light scratches to the pommel and a rub mark where the pommel rests on the hanger loop. The detail to the TENO eagle is excellent and it is as crisp as the day it was made. The near mint massive Hewer blade, just has some light runner marks on each side and still retains its large brown leather scabbard buffer pad. The obverse side is etched with the early TENO issue number 2598, the reverse side is etched with the Eickhorn Solingen makers trade mark being the 1935/41 pattern and also the TENO eagle and ‘Ges Gesch’ (patent pending). The scabbard retains almost 100% original black paint, and just has some very light surface scratches. The silver fittings are in near mint condition with again just some light surface scratches to the lacquer. The upper fitting is stamped 2598 which matches the number on the blade. It comes with its original black leather and metal TENO hanger, which again is in superb condition, even the small grip retaining strap and stud are in perfect condition. Wrapped around the hanger is a very rare TENO knot which features a silver flat strap with double blue zig-zag stripes and a black and silver acorn with a green and silver stem. A great opportunity to obtain a complete set in beautiful condition and really very rare. The blade measures 9.75” (24.7cm) and the dagger itself 14.75” (37.5cm) long. It weighs a heavy 925g! Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

RARE WW2 Luftwaffe Falshirmjager-Paratrooper ‘Take-Down’ Blued Finish Gravity Knife by Paul Weyersberg & Co Here on offer is an example of the very rare WW2 Luftwaffe Falshirmjager-Paratrooper ‘Take-Down’ Gravity Knife. All the main fittings, including the spike have the rare to find ‘Blued Metal’ finish and are in mint condition, no speckling, lifting or pitting. All the mechanisms work properly and the blade locks into place. The blade is in excellent condition and has been very lightly sharpened during its life and retains a sharp cutting edge. It has a mirror finish to both sides and you can still see the original ‘cross graining’ on the blade. There is an area of very light scratching on one side that could easily be polished out if so required. The blade has the ‘Sword in a Wreath’ oval trade mark around which is stamped: PAUL WEYERSBERG & Co SOLINGEN below which is stamped: ROSTFREI The blade release mechanism is stamped with “57”. The base of the spike is stamped with the Waffen-Amt stylised eagle with the number “5”. The spike doesn’t look to have had its point reground that is very rare to find on these knives! It still retains all of its original Blued finish. The beautifully grained wooden grips appear to be walnut and are in great condition, with no cracks or splits, just some very light usage bruises. It still retains its undamaged large nickel metal lanyard ring. The Take Down button works perfectly to allow the head to be removed and the grip plates can then be swivelled to gain access to the blade. Examples of Take-Down versions of Gravity knives are becoming very rare to find in good condition these days. I only managed to obtain two examples in 40 years of collecting. This is the finest example I have ever owned and would be hard to upgrade. With the blade extended and including the lanyard ring, the Knife measures 10.75” (27.4cm). The blade measures 4.25” (10.8cm) and the spike 3.4” (8.7cm). It weighs 292g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

RARE WW2 Luftwaffe Falshirmjager-Paratrooper ‘Take-Down’ Gravity Knife Attributed to Paul Weyersberg & Co Here on offer is an example of the rarer WW2 Luftwaffe Falshirmjager-Paratrooper ‘Take-Down’ Gravity Knife. All the fittings are nickel-plated and show light surface wear, no speckling, lifting or pitting. All the mechanisms work properly and the blade locks into place. The blade is in great condition and has been lightly sharpened during its life and retains a sharp cutting edge. There is some light greying to both sides but you can still see some of the original ‘cross graining’ on the blade. The blade doesn’t have a maker’s mark, but does have the R.B. NR on the spike that attributes this knife to Paul Weyersberg. The blade mechanism is stamped with “215”. The base of the spike is stamped with the Waffen-Amt stylised eagle with the number “5”. On the other side of the spike is stamped a reference number: R.B. NR. 0/0561/0019 This number is the ‘Reichs Betriebs Nummer’ that was a code system which was in use from 1943 onwards, it replaced the makers name and address (or company’s logo) on government contract uniforms, caps and equipment. It was a nine digit number, build up like this: RB Nr: 0/0000/0000. The first number represents most likely the branch of the company. The second group of four numbers would represent the area/location. And the third and last group op four numbers would represent the individual companies. The number 0/0561/0019 is associated with the knife manufacturer Paul Weyersberg and is known to be found on Gravity Knives. The spike doesn’t look to have had its point reground that is very rare to find on these knives! The beautifully grained wooden grips are in great condition, with no cracks or splits, just some light usage nicks and dings. It still retains its undamaged large nickel-plated lanyard ring, which has slight rust marks. The Take Down button works perfectly to allow the head to be removed and the grip plates can then be swivelled to gain access to the blade for replacement or cleaning. Examples of Take-Down versions of Gravity knives are becoming very rare to find in good condition these days. I only managed to find two examples worth buying in 40 years of collecting. With the blade extended and including the lanyard ring, the Knife measures 10.9” (27.5cm). The blade measures 4.25” (10.8cm) and the spike 3.4” (8.6cm). It weighs 285g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Rare WW2 Period Hallmarked Silver Cigar Piercer by E Baker & Son dated 1939 in the shape of a Bullet Here on offer is a really unusual “Bullet” shaped WW2 period English hallmarked Silver Cigar Piercer made by E Baker & Son and dated to 1939. This is a beautifully made and perfectly proportioned shape of a real bullet and would have made a very special present for a senior serving Officer at the start of WW2. The cigar piercer is in excellent undamaged condition and is still in full working order. It is worked by pushing down the top of the bullet head against the internal spring, into the main body of the cartridge. That eases the sharp cylindrical piercer out, into the cigar and removes a circular section. You can tell this is a real quality piece as the action of pushing the bullet head down has a very smooth resistance, like pushing against a small piston. On the outside of the case are a full set of English silver hallmarks, being the Anchor for Birmingham, a Lion Passant for English silver and the date letter “P” for the year 1939. Next to the hallmarks is the maker’s mark, E.B set into an oval. This relates to the fine English silversmiths, E Baker & Son of Augusta Street, Birmingham. They first registered their business back in 1902 and where known for making fine quality smoking accessories. Also stamped around the base of the cartridge base is a Registered Design number: Rd 837327, which again dates it to 1939. This rare and unusual piece makes a great addition to any antique English silver collection and also has that WW2 military connection. It measures 2.1” (5.4cm) long by 0.4” (0.9cm) diameter at the base. It weighs 7g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Rare WW2 Period “First Shot” U.S.S. NASHVILLE (CL-43) Commemorative Sterling Silver Dip Pen Here on offer is an unusual and rare “FIRST SHOT” U.S.S. NASHVILLE (CL-43) commemorative sterling silver dip pen. The sterling silver pen shaft looks a bit like one of the main 6” barrels that formed part of the ships armaments. There are some slight indentations on the thinner section as shown in my photos. At the nib end it has a flat base so it can be rested on a flat surface without rolling off. One the main section it is stamped with the words: FIRST SHOT U.S.S. “NASHVILLE” These are highlighted with blue enamel, which shows some minor loss. It is also stamped STERLING to denote that is is made from 925 grade silver. It comes with a 124 M Ladies pen nib by Perry & Co of London. It measures 7.2” (18.2cm) long (including the nib) and weighs 12g. Here is some history about the famous U.S.S. NASHVILLE (CL-43). CLASS - BROOKLYN Displacement 9,475 Tons, Dimensions, 608' 4" (oa) x 61' 8" x 24' (Max) Armament 15 x 6"/47, 8 x 5"/25, 8 x 0.5" 4 Aircraft. Armour, 5" Belt, 6 1/2" Turrets, 2" Deck, 5" Conning Tower. Machinery, 100,000 SHP; Geared Turbines, 4 screws Speed, 32.5 Knots, Crew 868. Operational and Building Data Keel laid on 24 JAN 1935 by the New York Shipbuilding Corp., Camden, NJ Launched 02 OCT 1937 Commissioned 06 JUN 1938 Decommissioned 24 JUN 1946 Stricken 9 JAN 1961 Transferred to the Chilean Navy 9 JAN 1951 and renamed CAPITAN PRAT (03) Decommissioned 10 MAY 1982 Fate: Sold for scrap 29 APR 1983 There is an excellent book about the ship, titled; Humble Heroes, How The USS Nashville CL43 Fought in WW2. It describes the Top Secret" mystery missions, many without other ships in support, were becoming uncomfortably familiar for the crew of the USS Nashville CL43. It started like a Hollywood thriller, secretly transporting from England $25 million in British gold bullion, delivered to the ship in unguarded bread trucks, a pre-war "Neutrality Patrol" that was really an unofficial hostile search for the far bigger and more powerful German battleship Prinz Eugen, and sneaking through the Panama Canal at night with the ship's name and hull number covered for secrecy. Now, with the ship bulging with an unusual load of fuel and supplies, in the company of a large fleet quietly passing under San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge, the crew was about to learn of their latest (but not last) and most improbable adventure yet as the captain made an announcement that would change the war and their lives forever, "We are going to Tokyo!". Over three years, scores of battles and hundreds of thousands of ocean miles later, the Nashville and her crew had earned 10 Battle Stars, served from the North Atlantic to the South Pacific, from the Aleutians to the Yangtze River, as McArthur's flagship and suffered heavy casualties from a devastating kamikaze attack. Tokyo Rose reported her sunk, repeatedly. Earlier, with goodwill trips that included France, England, Scandinavia, Bermuda and Rio de Janeiro, the new, sleek Nashville built a pre-war reputation as a "glamour ship". But with war came the secret missions, capturing the second and third Japanese POWs of the war, having a torpedo pass just under the stern, being strafed and bombed by Japanese planes, losing a third of the crew in a single Kamikaze attack, swimming in shark infested waters protected by marines with machine guns, enjoying the beauty of Sydney and her people, planning a suicide mission to destroy the Japanese fishing fleet, and bombarding Japanese troops and airfields across the Pacific. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Rare WW2 Prisoner of War “Religious Shrine in a Bottle” DALLA PRIGIONNIA INDIA 1942 Here on offer is a rare example of a WW2 Italian Prisoner of War “Religious Alter in a Bottle” made in a POW Camp in India, possibly by or to Cercone. L and is dated 1942. This is an incredible example of a “ship in a bottle”, style piece, but consists of a hand built religious alter with paper images, candles a cross and a candelabra hanging from the inside of the metal bottle cap. The alter has been very skilfully placed inside an octangular shaped clear glass bottle, which makes it very difficult to get a clear picture. The bottle was made in Melbourne, Australia by C.M. BROOKE & SONS. Inscribed on the back of the alter are the words in Italian: DALLA PRIGIONNIA INDIA 1942 CERCONE. L This translates to “From The Prision India 1942”. Now the name Cercone. L maybe the maker or the owner, I have no way of knowing? Prisoners of War from various nations were interned in India in 29 camps forming 6 Groups of camps. In addition, there were two Civil Internment Camps at Dehradun and Deoli and one camp in Delhi for the Japanese prisoners captured in Burma. Some 18,400 Italian prisoners of war (out of 50,000 requested by the Australian Government, to be employed as farm labourers) were transported from India to Australia from 1943. Some of the Italian POWs in India were shipped to South Africa to help build the railway there. This is a rare opportunity to acquire a real piece of WW2 POW art that is of museum quality and just a work of art in its own right. The bottle measures 9.25” (23.5cm) tall and is about 2.75” (7cm) diameter. It weighs 410g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Rare WW2 RAF Laminated Wood Four Blade Generator Propeller used on Target Tug Aircraft Here on offer is a very rare original WW2 RAF laminated wood four blade Generator Propeller, used on target tug aircraft. This beautifully made, small 24” diameter propeller is in excellent condition with just a few minor dings to the blades and a tiny slither missing from the tip of number 3 blade. Each blade has been made to a set angle from four laminated wood layers. The whole propeller was varnished to ensure it was weather proof and the original finish remains. On one side the central boss has the individual blade numbers 1 to 4 stamped into the wood. On the other side of the boss it shows two circular markings, one seems to read F.T.5 and the other A/D WSO? The WSO is hard to read. In between blades 2 and 3 is clearly stamped with the propeller DRG drawing number, reference numbers and a clear Crowned A.M (Air Ministry) mark. The Propeller measures 24” (61cm) diameter, 2.75’ (7cm) thick and weighs 790g. This small sized propeller makes a great and practical display piece of WW2 RAF memorabilia. I can only find one other similar propeller for sale that is slightly larger, but they are asking for THREE times the price I am offering this one for! Wikipedia states that these propellers where used to power a drogue winch, that was used by target tug aircraft, such as a Boulton Paul Defiant TT Mk III. WW2 RAF target tug aircraft towed an unmanned drone, a fabric drogue or other kind of target, for the purposes of gun or missile target practice. Target tugs are often conversions of transport and utility aircraft, as well as obsolescent combat types. Some, such as the Miles Martinet, were specially designed for the role. It was, and is, a relatively hazardous job, as live fire is typically employed and the people doing the shooting are usually still in training. The student fighter pilots or air gunners would shoot at the target from other aircraft using painted bullets so that hits could be recorded and later analysed. In the RAF, Miles Master IIs were used for this purpose as part of the Target Towing Flight at the Central Gunnery School whilst the School was based at RAF Sutton Bridge from April 1942 to March 1944. Other aircraft used in this role were the Hawker Henley, the Boulton Paul Defiant and the Westland Lysander, although the RAF was by no means the only air arm to use target tugs. During WW2 the RAF used aircraft including the Hawker Henley, the Boulton Paul Defiant and the Westland Lysander as target tugs. The chief modifications to these aircraft were a station for the drogue operator and a winch to reel in the cable prior to landing. The winch was typically powered by a small wind-turbine on the outside of the aircraft, driven by the airflow and attached to the winch via a clutch. Such devices are still used by some aerial refuelling tankers to retract the refuelling hose after the operation is completed. The drogue would often be jettisoned at some location convenient for recovery prior to the aircraft\'s landing. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thanks for taking the time to look.

Rare WW2 RAF Wellington Bomber – Bomb and Fuzing Selector Switch Here on offer is a rare WW2 RAF Wellington Bomber – Bomb and Fuzing Selector Switch. The case and main switch are made from black Bakelite and it has four panel mounting holes, to secure it to the RAF bomb aimers control panel. The main switch has six selectable positions, labelled 1 to 6, which also have a clear circular window overprinted with a number that would illuminate when the night position was selected on the Day-Night slider switch at the bottom. The main switch has the military “crows-foot” and a reference 5D/1363 on the top. There is some slight damage to the back edge of the case as shown in my pictures. It measures 3.5” (8.9cm) diameter, 3” (7.7cm) deep and weighs 510g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Delivery Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Rare WW2 Trench Art Aluminium Model of an RAF Bristol Beaufighter Here on offer is a rare example of a period WW2 Trench Art aluminium model of a RAF Bristol Beaufighter. This is the first example I have come across of a Trench Art Beaufighter model in 40 years of collecting. The model is a one piece solid aluminium casting and does show overall age oxidisation to the finish, but no cracks or repairs. The twin-engine Bristol Beaufighter (known simply as \"Beau\") heavy fighter became a national wartime hero for the British with stellar service during the pivotal Battle of Britain and many other conflicts dotting the history of World War 2 (1939-1945). It saw an extended operational existence during the subsequent Cold War years that followed - not retired from notable use until 1960. Other operators went on to include Canada, Dominican Republic, Israel, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, South Africa, Turkey, and the United States. The Beaufighter became one of the best aircraft designs emerging from the Bristol concern during the war where it was fielded over every major front of the conflict. The Beaufighter was originally proposed directly by Bristol to the RAF as a heavy fighter offering during a time when much focus fell to twin-engined, heavily-armed, long endurance gun platforms that could also serve in a limited ground strike role. While there was no formal need or specification drawn up for the new aircraft, it proved promising enough for the RAF to shore up its limited air arm. The RAF believed that the new fighter could favourably complement the existing stock of single-engine types and twin-engine medium bombers quite well. Due to the British commitment to World War, the need for any capable aircraft was great and the Beaufighter quickly joined RAF ranks. First flying on July 17th, 1939, the aircraft was introduced on July 27th, 1940 - some twelve months after the first prototype flew - a rarity for newly developed war machines even by 1930s / 1940s standards. Serial production was underway in May of 1940 and would last until after the war in 1946. Since the new Beaufighter utilized many components of the existing Bristol Beaufort torpedo bomber (detailed elsewhere on this site), the implementation of the Beaufighter into RAF service was relatively quick and painless. Due to its Beaufort origins, the \"Beaufighter\" name was formed from the words \"Beaufort\" and \"Fighter\". The model has a 9.25” (23.5cm) wingspan and is 6.25” 16cm long. It weighs 206g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Rare WW2 “Bundles for Britain” Lion & Union Jack Brooch by Walter Lampl USA Here on offer is a rare opportunity to obtain a WW2 “Bundles for Britain” Lion & Union Jack brooch by Walter Lampl, USA. The gilt metal brooch is in excellent condition and has a prancing lion at the top with a cube charm suspended by a ring below. It was designed in the 1940’s by American designer Walter Lampl and is stamped “WL” on one side if the cube. This unusual “Bundles for Britain” brooch was sold in America to raise funds for the British war relief. This is a wonderful piece of 1940s history. On the reverse of the lion there are the words: BUNDLES FOR BRITAIN INC. It also has its original pin and locking “C” clasp. The cube charm opens and contains a miniature silk Union Jack flag that I have not removed as it’s really compacted into the cube and looks to have never been removed! The flag can be seen through tiny windows on three sides of the cube. On one side of the cube, there is the British crown, with the words: BRITAIN DELIVERS THE GOODS. On another side are the words: BUNDLES FOR BRITAIN INC. Walter Lampl was based in New York, and his jewellery was in production from 1921 to 1959. The Lampl motto was \'Creators of the Unusual, as Usual\'. It measures 2” (5cm) long by 0.75” (1.9cm) wide and weighs 7g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Rare WWI Brass Matchbox Cover with Kewpies or Pixies \"FUMSUP\" Dolls c1914 Here on offer is an original and very rare WW1 period brass matchbox cover with kewpies or pixies "FUMSUP" dolls, circa 1914. The matchbox cover is made from solid brass and is larger than the standard matchboxes of the time. It has three cover sides with an open side with lipped retainers to allow the striker side of a matchbox to be used. Fixed on the top cover is a pair of detailed kewpie or pixie “FUMSUP” dolls with the words FOR LUCK! in raised letters below them. There is some slight rubbing wear to the bodies of the dolls where they would have been touch for good luck before going into battle. The faces still show the detail including the dolls hair. FUMSUP was a popular name for good luck charms dating to the 19th and 20th century and it's believed to be a derivative of the saying "thumbs up" and was often given to WW1 soldiers as a “Good Luck” token that could be carried with them into battle. This is the first time in all the years of my collecting that I have seen this type of Good Luck matchbox cover. It will make a great addition to any WW1 military collection. It measures 3.2” (8.1cm) long by 1.9” (4.9cm) wide and 0.6” (1.6cm) deep. It weighs 52g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Rare “Honorary Award” Presentation Hitler Youth Knife by W.K.C. dated to 1936 Here on offer is one of the rarest Hitler Youth Knives you will ever come across. This early example has been professionally engraved on the flat section of the pommel with: Ehrenpreis 15. 11. 36. This literally translates from German to “Honorary Award”. It is clearly dated to the award date being 15/11/1936 and could have possible been linked to the owner being presented with a Golden Hitler Youth Badge. The Golden Hitler Youth Badge (German: Das Goldene Hitler-Jugend-Abzeichen) was established as an honour award by the National Youth Leader (Reichsjugendführer) Baldur von Schirach in recognition of leadership, long service or other special achievements in the Hitler Youth. Recipients included those who joined before 2 October 1932 and who completed five-years unbroken service. It could also be awarded for merit, irrespective of length of service. There is also the possibility it could be linked to the Golden Hitler Youth Badge with Oakleaves (German: Das Goldenes Hitler-Jugend Ehrenzeichen mit Eichenlaub) which was instituted in 1935 to recognise exceptional services to the Hitler Youth. Only about 250 were awarded. This knife clearly relates to a serious award being presented to its owner, who sadly we don’t know the name of. I am sure he would have also needed special permission to get the engraving applied to his knife by the military governing bodies. The early nickel-silver hilt fittings are in excellent condition. What is interesting is it looks like the area of the engraving on the back of the pommel has been used as a hammer during its life, which is not uncommon for these utilitarian knives. The Bakelite grip plates are in perfect condition and are still held in place by two-nickel rivets. As with all HJ knives it wasn’t uncommon for the grips to be replaced a number of times during their lives as they where prown to cracking and breaking, especially if used as throwing knives! The HJ diamond emblem is perfect and retains its enamel finish. It “wobbles” in the grip recess as genuine examples are supposed to do! The blade is the type without the motto and retains its original shape and cutting edge. It looks like someone has run a fine file along the flat sides of the blade on both sides for some unknown reason? Maybe to remove rust? The blade itself is in good condition with no rust, just these weird rubbing marks? It is the thinner blade version without a stepped ricasso. On the reverse of the blade is the stamped Knight Head logo for the maker, W.K.C. of Solingen. It is also stamped with the German Copyright mark GES. GESCHUTZT. The leather buffer pad is still in place. The excellent original steel scabbard has been repainted at some point in its life, as many were. It has lost about 40% of that black paint but has no dents or splits. The original leather belt loop hanger and fastening strap and stud are still in place and are in excellent condition. Interestingly the owner has had the fastening strap relocated to a lower point on the long strap so it would not obscure the Award engraving on the pommel. On the reverse of the back strap you can just make out the stamped maker’s mark, being LFS set across an oak leaf. It appears it is rare to find a strap with a maker’s mark, but I can’t find any reference so the makers name? The blade measures 5.4” (13.6cm) long and the knife is 9.5” (24.2cm) in total length. It weighs 295g. I have never seen an Award HJ Knife before in all my collecting years and know it is one of the rarest you will ever see. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Replica Adolph Hitler 1935 5RM Coin Here on offer is a replica Adolph Hitler 1935 5RM coin. The detailing on this copy is actually very fine, but it is being sold as a copy. It is in excellent condition and makes a nice display piece. It measures 1.4” (3.6cm) diameter and weighs 19.4g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Reproduction of the Larger WW2 German NSFK - National Socialist Flying Association - Sport Vest Insignia Here on offer is an excellent quality reproduction of the larger WW2 German NSFK (National Socialist Flying Association) sport vest insignia that I acquired over 20 years ago and used in a display. It has been machine embroidered with the NSFK national emblem consisting of a winged man, (Icarus), in pale grey threads with black accent threads and with a canted black swastika superimposed on his legs. This has all been set onto a yellow background with a silver grey edge. It measures 5” (12.7cm) wide and 4” (9cm) high. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Reproduction of the Smaller WW2 German NSFK - National Socialist Flying Association - Sport Vest Insignia Here on offer is an excellent quality reproduction of the smaller WW2 German NSFK (National Socialist Flying Association) sport vest insignia that I acquired over 20 years ago and used in a display. It has been machine embroidered with the NSFK national emblem consisting of a winged man, (Icarus), in pale grey threads with black accent threads and with a canted black swastika superimposed on his legs. This has all been set onto a grey background with a black edge. It measures 3.25” (8.2cm) wide and 2.3” (5.9cm) high. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Reproduction Post WW2 Hitler Youth Knife by OTHELLO - G.C. & Co. 420 Here on offer is what I belief is a vintage REPRODUCTION Hitler Youth Knife with a plain blade, made by OTHELLO, Solingen, Germany. Following the end of WW2, Germany had thousands of unassembled youth daggers and still had the moulds and machinery to make more. Since this knife was already used by Hitler youth it was easy to replace the HJ Nazi Diamond symbol with the Boy Scout emblem and keep producing them. I believe this knife was one of those \"repro HJ Knives\" that was produced in the post war period, probably as a tourist or GI bring back item that went on even as late as the 1970’s. It still is a great knife and shows signs of being used during its knife The nickel-plated hilt fittings are in excellent condition with just some loss of plating on the top edge. The black Bakelite grip plates look to be possibly genuine and are in excellent condition and are still held in place by the two-nickel rivets. The repro HJ diamond emblem retains its enamel finish and fits tightly into the grip. The plain blade is in good condition with just some slight pitting on both sides, with signs of sharpening to the cutting edge. It has a stepped ricasso and on one side is the head of Othello maker’s logo, with underneath, the words: OTHELLO SOLINGEN GERMANY The leather buffer pad is still in place, but one section is missing.. The black painted scabbard is dent free but shows some signs of paint loss. The original leather belt loop hanger and fastening strap and stud are still in place and in excellent condition. On the reverse of the back strap you can make out the stamped words: MADE IN GERMANY The blade measures 5.5” (14cm) long and the knife is 9.6” (24.5cm) in total length. It weighs 265g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Reproduction Post WW2 Hitler Youth Knife with Blade Motto – RZM MZ/49 1939 Here on offer is what I belief is a vintage REPRODUCTION Hitler Youth Knife with a motto on the blade and maker marked RZM MZ/49 1939. Some dealers are selling these \"RZM MZ/49 1939\" marked knives as “genuine”. The view seems to be that the MZ mark is an accepted factory error and should read M7 for the maker Friedrich Herder A.S. of Solingen. Following the end of WW2, Germany had thousands of unassembled youth daggers and still had the moulds and machinery to make more. I believe this knife was one of those that was produced in the post war period, probably as a tourist or GI bring back item that went on even as late as the 1970’s. Therefore I am choosing to offer is as a REPRODUCTION HJ knife, albeit a good one! If I am wrong then someone can pick up a bargain! The nickel-plated hilt fittings are in mint condition with no loss of plating. The black Bakelite grip plates look to be possibly genuine and are in excellent condition and are still held in place by the two-nickel rivets. The HJ diamond emblem retains its enamel finish and fits tightly into the grip. This also might be a genuine example? The blade is in excellent condition with all the cross graining still visible and a good unsharpened knife edge. There are a couple of very slight areas of pitting just visible, which would easily clean off. It has the HJ motto “Blut und Ehre!” etched on the front of the blade and the RZM number and date stamped onto the ricasso. The brown leather buffer pad is still in place. The black painted scabbard is dent free but shows some slight signs of paint loss. It seems to be of an alloy construction and is non-magnetic, with a slight lip to the throat. The black leather belt loop hanger and fastening strap and stud are still in place and in mint condition. The blade measures 5.5” (14cm) long and the knife is 9.6” (24.5cm) in total length. It weighs 260g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Reproduction WW2 German 2nd Pattern Luftwaffe Portepee in Cellophane Package Here on offer is a reproduction WW2 German Luftwaffe portepee with a tie string and clear cellophane package, circa 1960. This is the short version portepee that is suitable for use any 2nd pattern Luftwaffe Dagger. I was originally sold this as a genuine period dress knot, but it has come to light, according to Tom Wittmann that these where actually made in the 1960\'s. It is made from the slightly thinner and brighter silvered material and is in mint condition. So this still makes a great display item in its own right, of if it was to be fitted to a dagger, it would be very hard to tell from an original knot. The clear cellophane package has a split along the crease of one end, which allowed me to remove the portepee for photos. There is also a couple of small splits where the maker’s name is printed, but the remainder of the packaging just shows age related crinkling. On the front it has printed: Dolchportepee Auf Zlluminiumgefpinft The maker’s address printed at one end seems to read as: Heeres kleiderfaffe Berlin m62 Budapester strasse 28 Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Reproduction WW2 German Political British - German Friendship Badge Here on offer is a reproduction WW2 German Political British / German friendship badge. My understanding is this style of badge was never actually produced, so is actually a fantasy piece, albeit German-British friendship lapel badges were produced and distributed by the German-British Friendship Union. This union was a pre-WW2 alliance of German and British fascists, in order to encourage friendship between the two nations. On the front of the enamelled metal badge, it has the \'Ring fur Deutsch-Britisch Freundschaft\' lettering around the central Swastika and British flag. The reverse has a maker’s name DESCHLER & SOHN along with GES. GESCH and its brooch pin fitting. It measures 1” (2.7cm) diameter and weighs 6.6g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thanks for taking the time to look.

Reproduction WW2 German RAD Standard Flag Bearer’s Gorget Breastplate with Chain Here on offer is a good example of a reproduction WW2 German National Labour Service, Reichsarbeitsdienst (RAD) standard flag bearer’s Gorget breastplate with chain. The breastplate seems to be made from a polished nickel-plated metal. Attached to the front is a large RAD emblem which features an enamel swastika, a shovel with cast metal sheaves of wheat. Above this emblem there are the words “Arbeit adelt” (Work ennobles), the slogan of the RAD, in black lettering. The reverse features a backing cloth of finely woven black wool. There are two flat metal tabs, the larger one is stamped with D.R.G.M. and used to fix to the uniform, while the smaller tab is used to fix the neck chain in place. It measures about 5.5” (14cm) high by 5” (12.7cm) wide and weighs 245g. The chain measures 21.6” (55cm) long. This is a fine quality reproduction Gorget that is ideal for display or re-enactment. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Reproduction WW2 German U-Boat Badge by Frank & Reif- Stuttgart Here on offer is actually a fine example of a REPRODUCTION WW2 German U-Boat Badge supposedly by Frank & Reif, of Stuttgart. This is one of those really top end reproductions, and makes a credible “gap filler” and is also ideal to for use as part of a re-enactment uniform. It has a bright gilt finish and is marked on the reverse with “Frank & Reif – Stuttgart”. Fortunately, this firm did not make the badge, so any with this mark are clear copies, so please note this should you come across any being offered as genuine! The brooch measures 1.9” (4.8cm) by 1.5” (3.8cm) and weighs 20g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thanks for taking the time to look.

Reproduction? Recognition! by Frederick J. Stephens - 2nd Edition 1981 Here on offer is a great copy the long out of print Reproduction? Recognition! by Fredrick J. Stephens. This is a well recognised KEY reference book for any one who collects German edged weapons. This hardcopy book comes without a jacket (which they never had) and is the revised and expanded 2nd edition, published by Militaria Collector, Inc, Sepulveda, CA, in 1981. It contains 247 pages of reference material with many illustrations. This work explains how reproductions of Third Reich edged weapons can be recognized. The author has assigned reference numbers to the reproduction types making it possible to distinguish similar reproductions from each other, as well as from the originals. The book shows some ‘sun exposure’ fading to the front left edge and spine, where the edge wording is very faint. Inside the front and back covers there are signs of some age foxing, but pages within the book are in just excellent clear crisp condition. A truly excellent reference book that is a MUST for anybody who collects or wants to start collecting German Edged Weapons. The book measures approximately 10.2” (25.8mm) by 8.7” (22cm) and weighs a heavy 995g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Reverse Glass Painted Picture of H.M.S. GOLIATH Memorialising her sinking in the Dardanelles 12th May 1915 during WW1 Here on offer is a rare example of a commemorative reverse glass painted picture of the Royal Navy battleship H.M.S. GOLIATH, before she was sunk by torpedoes in the Dardenelles on 12th May 1915, during WW1. A glass picture has been reverse printed and then hand coloured along with mother of pearl detailing. The picture shows the ship at full speed in a calm sea with the words at the lower edge: TORPEDOED IN THE DARDANELLES MAY 12/15 The glass is undamaged and is attached to its original gold velvet scalloped edge frame that has a red card backing. It even still has its original twisted thread-hanging loop at the top. The picture portrays a great image of the ship at speed with smoke billowing out of one of its funnels. There is some areas of paint loss, on the ship, in the sea and along the top edge, as shown in my photos. HMS Goliath was one of the six Canopus-class pre-dreadnought battleships built by the Royal Navy in the late 19th century. Commissioned in 1900, she served in the Far East on the China Station until 1905, at which time she joined the Mediterranean Fleet. In 1906, she was attached to the Channel Fleet. Having been mothballed prior to the outbreak of the First World War, she was returned to full commission. Goliath took part in operations against German East Africa, participating in the blockade of the German light cruiser SMS Königsberg in the Rufiji River. From March 1915, she was part of the Dardanelles Campaign, and remained in support of the landings at Gallipoli in April. On 12/13 May 1915 Goliath was sunk in Morto Bay off Cape Helles by two torpedoes from the Turkish torpedo boat destroyer Muâvenet-i Millîye, which was manned by a combined German and Turkish crew, taking 570 of the 700-strong crew to the bottom including her commanding officer, Captain Thomas Lawrie Shelford. The frame measures 10” (25.4cm) by 8.75” (22.3cm) and weighs 310g. A scarce piece of British Naval memorabilia! Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Reverse Glass Painted Picture of RMS LUSITANIA Memorialising Her Sinking in WW1 1915 by a German U-Boat Here on offer is a rare example of a commemorative reverse glass painted picture of the Cunard liner, RMS LUSITANIA, circa 1915. A glass picture has been reverse printed and then hand coloured along with mother of pearl detailing. The picture shows the liner at full speed in a calm sea with the words: Cunard Liner Lusitania torpedoed by Germans without warning May 7, 1915, 1441 lives lost during the Great War. The glass has its original thick black tape around the edges (one tiny section is missing). The reverse has been covered with some printed card and a wall fixing ring attached in place with more period black tape. The picture is in excellent condition with no cracks or chips to the glass. RMS Lusitania was a British ocean liner that was launched by the Cunard Line in 1906 and that held the Blue Riband appellation for the fastest Atlantic crossing in 1908. It was briefly the world\'s largest passenger ship until the completion of the Mauretania three months later. She was sunk on her 202nd trans-Atlantic crossing, on 7 May 1915 by a German U-boat 11 miles (18 km) off the southern coast of Ireland. The picture measures 7” (17.8cm) by 5” (12.7cm) and weighs 125g. A great piece of British Naval memorabilia! Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Robertsons White Waistcoat Golly Bagpiper Advertising Badge by REV GOMM Here on offer is a Robertsons White Waistcoat Golly Bagpiper Advertising Badge by REV GOMM. This version has the light blue jacket, blue hands and red feet, without \'Golden Shred\' slogan on golden enamel Scottish bagpipe bag, I believe it has the G S Type I imprint behind the head on reverse and makers details: G S REV GOMM FREDERICK ST BIRMINGHAM It is in very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no stress marks and just some wear to gilt finish. It measures 1.3” (3.4cm) high and weighs 4g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Many thanks for taking the time to look.

Royal Agricultural Society of England - Membership Badge with Case by John Pinches London circa 1940 Here on offer is a Royal Agricultural Society of England - membership badge in its original case. The Royal Agricultural Society of England (RASE) was founded in 1838 as the English Agricultural Society to “encourage and promote technical innovation and communicate practical knowledge of value to farmers”. The RASE were granted a Royal Charter in 1840 and in 1845 founded the Royal Agricultural College. In 1973, they also established the Rare Breeds Survival Trust. The RASE held their first Royal Show in 1839 and thereafter annually until these were discontinued in 2009. Today, the RASE operate as a UK Registered Charity whose core roles are in the transfer of agricultural scientific knowledge, technology and best-practise to the farming industry and rural communities. The badge itself was made by the famous English medallist’s John Pinches of London between 1930 and 1950. It seems to be made from gilt brass with a dark blue enamel centre. On the front in the centre are the initials RASE and it is surrounded by the raised letters: PRACTICE WITH SCIENCE At the top is the pierced image of the Kings Crown. On the reverse stamped in the centre is the original owners membership number, 5090 and this version of the badge has the brooch pin type fixing with “C” clasp. The case has a brown leatherette covering and is stamped on the top with the RASE details and the word BADGE. The interior is ivory silk and blue velvet and inside the lid it has printed the maker’s details: JOHN PINCHES LONDON This example is in mint condition and looks to me as if it has never been worn, just kept in its case. The badge measures 1.5” (3.8cm) long and weighs 8.3g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thank you for taking the time to look.

Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve RAFVR Enamel Lapel Badge Here on offer is an original pre 1953 period \'Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve’ gilt lapel badge. Made from gilt metal with a red enamel King\'s Crown and the \'RAFVR\' title bar inlaid with pale blue enamel to solid centre. There is a tiny piece of blue enamel missing next to the ‘R’, possibly a manufacturing fault. It is in excellent condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting on the reverse. It measures approximately 0.8” (20mm) high and weighs 3g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service - Cromwell Style F335 Fire Helmet named to THORN (394) and dated 1983 Here on offer is a Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service, Cromwell Style F335 Fire Helmet, named to THORN and dated 1983. It was made by Helmets Ltd, England and consists of a green plastic inner shell with a compressed cork outer shell that is covered with yellow paint. On the front is a decal of the brigade badge for the Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service. It is a medium sized helmet (58cm) and retains the internal cross webbing and maker stamped leather head-band and chin-strap. It is in great condition with some signs of cracking to the external yellow paint finish and tarnishing to the metal fittings. It also comes with a Hazchem Scale Guidance card that was found tucked underneath the cross webbing. This example clearly was in operational use and is named to Fireman THORN 394. The helmet weighs a heavy 900g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Royal Life Saving Society Bronze Medal to Emily Dex - 1912 with Red Leatherette Case Here on offer is a fine early example of a Royal Life Saving Society medal that was awarded to a Emily Dex in May 1912. The bronze medal is in excellent condition and retains all its fine detailing with a fine age patina finish to the metal. It is approximately 1.2” (3cm) diameter with a claw and suspension ring at the top. The obverse depicts the early version of a rescuer towing a victim through the water, with the shore in the distance. Around the outer edge are the words: “THE LIFE SAVING SOCIETY ESTABLISHED 1891” On the reverse, around the outer edge are the words: \"Quemcunque Miserum Videris Hominem Scias\" which when translated from the Latin means, \"Whomsoever you see in distress, recognize in him fellow man.\" This is the motto of the society. In the centre are the words: AWARDED TO Emily Dex May 1912 It comes with its original red leatherette presentation case, with “The Royal Life Saving Society”, in gold lettering on the top. Inside the lid is the maker’s name: D. GEORGE COLLINS of 118 Newgate St. London. The Royal Life Saving Society UK is a drowning prevention charity founded in 1891 in the UK. It has had Royal Patronage since 1904. The Royal Life Saving Society UK is a national charity, founded in 1891 by William Henry, with the aim of Safeguarding lives in, on and near water. The Society has more than 13,000 members in 48 branches and 170 active lifesaving and lifeguarding clubs it trains over 93% of all pool and beach lifeguards throughout the UK and Ireland. The Society has had Royal Patronage since 1904 starting with King Edward VII. HRH Prince Michael of Kent GCVO is the current Commonwealth President of the Society. It is based in the Midlands town of Worcester, Worcestershire. The RLSS is part of Royal Lifesaving Society Commonwealth, and the International Life Saving Federation. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thank you for taking the time to look.

Royal Life Saving Society Bronze Medal to R. CAVILL – Oct 1931 with Red Leatherette Case Royal Life Saving Society Bronze Medal to R. CAVILL – Oct 1931 with Red Leatherette Case Here on offer is a fine early example of a Royal Life Saving Society medal that was awarded to a R. CAVILL in October 1931. The bronze medal is in excellent condition and retains all its fine detailing with a fine age patina finish to the metal. It is approximately 1.2” (3cm) diameter with a claw and suspension ring at the top. The obverse depicts the early version of a rescuer towing a victim through the water, with the shore in the distance. Around the outer edge are the words: “THE LIFE SAVING SOCIETY ESTABLISHED 1891” On the reverse, around the outer edge are the words: \"Quemcunque Miserum Videris Hominem Scias\" which when translated from the Latin means, \"Whomsoever you see in distress, recognise in him fellow man.\" This is the motto of the society. In the centre are the words: AWARDED TO R. CAVILL Oct 1931 It comes with its original hinged and recessed red leatherette presentation case, with “The Royal Life Saving Society”, in gold lettering on the top. The Royal Life Saving Society UK is a drowning prevention charity founded in 1891 in the UK. It has had Royal Patronage since 1904. The Royal Life Saving Society UK is a national charity, founded in 1891 by William Henry, with the aim of Safeguarding lives in, on and near water. The Society has more than 13,000 members in 48 branches and 170 active lifesaving and lifeguarding clubs it trains over 93% of all pool and beach lifeguards throughout the UK and Ireland. The Society has had Royal Patronage since 1904 starting with King Edward VII. HRH Prince Michael of Kent GCVO is the current Commonwealth President of the Society. It is based in the Midlands town of Worcester, Worcestershire. The RLSS is part of Royal Lifesaving Society Commonwealth, and the International Life Saving Federation. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thank you for taking the time to look.

Royal Mint Gilt Bronze Medallion 350th Anniversary of Sailing of The Mayflower from Plymouth – 1620 – 1970 Here on offer is a Royal Mint gilt bronze medallion 350th anniversary (1620 - 1970) of sailing of the Mayflower from Plymouth. On the front, it has a detailed engraving the Mayflower under sail and the wording around the edge: 350th ANNIVERSARY THE SAILING OF THE MAYFLOWER FROM PLYMOUTH On the reverse it has the coat of arms for Plymouth and the details: PLYMOUTH 1620 1970 This medallion is in good condition with some loss of gilt to the finish and an age patina. It measures 1.5” (3.8cm) diameter and weighs 26.5g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thank you for taking the time to look.

Royal Navy Aircraft Carrier HMS BULWARK (R08) – Cast Metal Crest Plaque – 1950’s Here on offer is a vintage ships crest plaque for \"HMS BULWARK\" (R08), circa 1950. The hand painted cast metal ships crest has been mounted on to a shield shaped wooden plaque that looks to have been cut from a light mahogany wood. The crest is in excellent condition and retains nearly all its original paint, just a couple of chips around the steel nails that hold it to the wooden plaque. On the back of the wooden frame is an old metal hook used to hang it on a wall. Some history about HMS Bulwark: HMS Bulwark was launched on 22nd June 1948 and was commissioned by the Royal Navy in 1954. In 1956 Bulwark it took part in \"Operation Musketeer\" during the Suez Crisis and launched up to 600 sorties. In 1958 she assisted two tankers, which collided in the Persian Gulf. She towed one of the tankers SS Melika to Muscat, winning the Boyd Trophy for her actions. She was decommissioned in 1981,and scrapped in 1984. This is a really impressive crest plaque and makes a great display item for any British Naval military collection. The wooden frame measures 9” (22.8cm) by 7” (17.8cm) and the metal crest is 5.3” (13.5cm) diameter. It weighs 570g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Royal Navy H.M.S. KENT (54) Bronze Prize Medallion for Billiards 1929 and Case Here on offer is a rare and unusual, Royal Navy Bronze Prize Medallion for 2nd place at ‘Billiards’ in 1929, HMS KENT (54). The shield shaped bronze medallion shows a Battleship Cruiser under steam, in relief, on the front. The rear is engraved with: BILLIARDS CLASS III W.H.W. 1929 2ND KENT The Medallion comes in the famous military maker’s blue leatherette covered case, which has the following details on the front (in faint print): F.PHILLIPS MEDALIST & SILVERSMITH ALDERSHOT The Fob is in excellent original condition, no scratches or marks. Just a wonderful and rare piece of Inter War period Royal Navy memorabilia, that will make a great addition to any collection and is worth further researching. HMS KENT pennant number 54, was a County-class heavy cruiser built for the Royal Navy in the late 1920’s. After completion the ship was sent to the China Station where she remained until the beginning of the WW2, aside from a major refit in 1937–38. HMS KENT hunted the German pocket battleship Admiral Graf Spee in the East Indies in late 1939 and then was reassigned to troop convoy escort duties in the Indian Ocean in early 1940. She was transferred to them Mediterranean in mid-1940, but was torpedoed shortly after arriving. The ship was under repair for a year and was then assigned to Home Flee Home Fleet where she escorted convoys to and from North Russia for the next several years. In mid-1944 KENT escorted British aircraft carriers as their aircraft made attacks on German shipping and airfields in Norway. A few months later she was the flagship of a force that intercepted a German convoy in Norwegian waters and sank two freighters and five escorts. The ship was paid off in early 1945 and placed in reserve until she was used as a target. KENT was sold for scrap in 1948. The Medallion measures 1.5” (3.7cm) to the top of the suspension ring and 1” (2.5cm) wide. It weighs 8g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Royal Navy H.M.S. RENOWN Gilt Metal and Mother of Pearl Sweetheart Brooch Here on offer is a scarce original H.M.S. RENOWN sweetheart brooch. The badge is in excellent condition and is made up of a finely detailed gilt metal and blue enamel H.M.S. RENOWN emblem, mounted onto a circular disc of mother of pearl. This style was popular during WW1 and into WW2. On the reverse it still has its original gilt brass brooch pin and ‘C’ clip, which is the type used on WW1 period pieces. The brooch measures 1.1” (2.8cm) diameter and weighs 8g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thanks for taking the time to look.

Royal Navy Issue “TYPHOON” Divers Knife circa 1970 Here on offer is fine example of a Royal Navy issue TYPHOON Divers Knife with its original black plastic sheath, circa 1970. I believe the TYPHOON knife was an interim measure (1970-1972), used by the Royal Navy between the phasing out of the Typhoon assembled 'Taylor's Eye Witness' knife and the introduction of the standard Hopkinson/Nowill design, as detailed on the Diving Heritage Website. These “civilian” knives where purchased and used by the Royal Navy but had no Navy issue marks on them. The pommel is made from polished aluminium and fits tightly onto the hard black plastic moulded grip and finger guard. The large 7.4” Stainless Steel blade has a serrated knife edge, with the TYPHOON logo and name on one side and the numbers 1 to 6 on the other side that are spaced 1” apart. On the ricasso it is stamped with: MADE IN JAPAN STAINLESS STEEL The blade is in near mint condition with no signs of rust. The hard black plastic sheath is in excellent condition with no splits or damage, but shows some scuff marks to the finish, through use in service. This is an excellent Royal Navy Divers Knife that is not that easy to find, especially in this condition. The blade measures 7.4” (18.5cm) and the knife itself 12.5” (31.7cm) long. It weighs 453g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Royal Navy Siebe Gorman Diver’s Knife circa 1960 Here on offer is fine example of a Royal Navy issue Siebe Gorman Diver’s Knife with its original heavy cast brass sheath, circa 1960. This excellent genuine example came from a Royal Navy diver who was based out of Plymouth and I believe it dates from the early 1960’s. The pommel is made from brass and the nut fits tightly onto the hard black plastic ribbed grip. The plain oval brass finger guard and ferrule, complete the hilt assembly. The large 7.6” double-edged steel blade retains a good edge, with a couple of nicks and it shows some signs of sharpening during is service life. The blade finish does show some greying and signs of grease/water staining, but no rust or pitting. There is no maker marks that I can see either on the blade or the sheath, which is not uncommon on this period knife. The heavy sheath has been cast from brass and polished to a bright finish. The top is fluted and there is a slot in the reverse to retain a leather strap, that is not present on this knife. On the reverse there is also a large copper rivet that secures the internal blade spring to hold it firmly in the sheath. The end of the sheath has an oval opening to allow any water to escape. This is an excellent example of a Royal Navy Divers Knife that is not that easy to find, especially in this condition. The blade measures 7.6” (19.3cm) and the knife itself 13.1” (33.3cm) long. It weighs a heavy 820g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Royal Navy Siebe Gorman Diver’s Knife with Original Leather Belt Loop c1960 Here on offer is fine example of a Royal Navy issue Siebe Gorman diver’s knife with its original heavy cast brass sheath and original leather belt loop, circa 1960. The pommel is made from brass and the nut fits tightly onto the hard black plastic ribbed grip. The plain oval brass finger guard and ferrule, complete the hilt assembly. The large 7.6” double-edged steel blade retains a good edge, with a couple of tiny nicks and it shows some signs of light sharpening during is service life. There is a maker mark on the blade that reads: SIEBE GORMAN & Co The heavy sheath has been cast from brass and polished to a bright finish. The top is fluted and there is a slot in the reverse to retain the leather strap, that is still present on this knife. On the front are stamped two initials “AN” which I assume where those of the original owner? On the reverse there is also a large copper rivet that secures the internal blade spring to hold it firmly in the sheath. The end of the sheath has an oval opening to allow any water to escape. This is an excellent example of a Royal Navy divers knife that is not that easy to find, especially in this condition with its original belt loop. The blade measures 7.6” (19.3cm) and the knife itself 13.1” (33.3cm) long. It weighs a heavy 820g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Royal Navy Submarine H.M.S. THETIS Memoriam Photo Card - Sunk in Liverpool Bay on 1st June 1939 Here on offer is a genuine vintage black and white photographic, unused memoriam photo card/postcard for H.M.S. THETIS. The Royal Navy submarine H.M.S. THETIS sadly sunk undertaking diving trials in Liverpool Bay on 1st June 1939. The title at the top of the card reads: To The Glory of God and to the Imperishable Memory of Officers and Men of H.M.S. THETIS. Sunk in Liverpool Bay on June 1st 1939. The card also shows a view of the submarine and below the names of the crew that where lost in this disaster. The photo card is in excellent condition, with just some slight black card remains on the reverse where I assume it has been mounted in an album in the past. It measures 5.5” (14cm) by 3.4” (8.5cm). Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched.

S.S. GOTHIC – ERII’s Royal Tour 1953 – 1954 - Ships Wheel Shaped Aluminium Souvenir Ashtray Here on offer is an impressive souvenir of S.S. GOTHIC, ERII’s Royal Tour 1953 – 1954, being a ships wheel shaped aluminium ashtray. The ashtray has been made from polished aluminium, with eight handles fitted to the outer rim. In the centre there is a circular enamel badge, that depicts a Royal ensign flag and the words: Royal Tour 1953 – 1954 S.S. GOTHIC There is some slight loss of enamel to the central badge, please see my photos. The ashtray itself is in excellent condition with just a few staining marks to the finish. The Royal Tour of ERII was her first tour of the Commonwealth since becoming Queen. Before the tour began Sir Winston Churchill was moved to make a statement in the House of Commons: \"It will be the first time that a British sovereign has circumnavigated the globe. Her Majesty’s ship, GOTHIC, is more spacious and travels faster than the Golden Hind, but it may well be that the journey which the Queen is about to make will be no less auspicious and the treasures which she brings back no less bright than when Drake first sailed an English ship around the world.\" The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh boarded the newly white painted vessel on 22nd November 1953, then the Gothic sailed via the Panama Canal to Suva and Tonga, then Auckland and Wellington. Over the following weeks she also visited Sydney, Hobart, Melbourne and other ports before arriving at Fremantle. The next leg of the journey was across the Indian Ocean to Cocos Island, Colombo and the Red Sea port of Aden, arriving there on 27th April 1954. Her royal duties done, five heyday months over, the ship slipped quietly back into her cargo-passenger liner role. This is a fine piece of Royal and British maritime memorabilia. The ashtray has a diameter of 6” (15.3 cm) from handle to handle and a depth of 0.75” (2cm). It weighs 360g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Many thanks for taking the time to look.

Scarce - 1st (Depot) Tank Battalion - Large Sterling Silver Boxing Medal - Winner Team Championship Novices 1922 Here on offer is a scarce inter-wars period, large sterling silver boxing medal awarded to the Winner of the novice team championship in 1922, the 1st (Depot) Tank Battalion. This large medal came with the small medal or fob that is listed as item No.51287. The 1st (Depot) Battalion only formed after the end of WW1 and had a short existence being renamed the Royal Tank Corps Depot in 1925. The circular medal has been made from sterling silver and the front depicts, in relief, the scene of two men boxing. The reverse displays the finely detailed raised image of a laurel wreath, engraved in the centre with the words: WINNER TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP NOVICES 1922 1ST (DEPOT) TANK BATT. It is also stamped “STERLING” for 925 grade sterling silver and has a maker’s mark of M & B set in an oval. This relates to the well-known jewellers and medallists, Marples & Beasley, of Albion Street, Birmingham. Even the medal suspension ring is stamped with the English Lion mark, denoting 925 grade, English silver. This medal is truly a fine quality piece that is in beautiful condition, with just one slight edge knock to the raised rim on the front. It measures 1.5” (3.8cm) diameter and weighs 26g. Some related history: 1st Royal Tank Regiment The 1914 - 1918 WAR A Company, Heavy Branch Machine Gun Corps, the forerunner of the First, was formed under Major C M Tippetts, South Wales Borderers, at Elvesdon, Norfolk and moved under his command to France in October 1916. At the end of the year the expanded Company became \'A\' Battalion. For his gallantry at Ypres in October 1917 Captain C Robertson was posthumously awarded the first Victoria Cross for the Tank Corps. In the following month the Battalion took part in the Battle of Cambrai with the other eight original Battalions of the Corps, and Captain R Wain won the Battalion\'s second Victoria Cross. On 24 April 1918 the victor of the first tank versus tank engagement at Cachy was Lieutenant F Mitchell\'s tank No 1 of A Company. Later in the year on 8 August the Battalion took part in the Battle of Amiens in which over 600 tanks were involved and during which an advance of up to 20 miles was achieved. Unfortunately, the cost to the Battalion was high; nine out of ten tanks in \'A\' Company of the Battalion were destroyed. Between the Wars After the Armistice the Battalion moved to Bovington to become the 1st (Depot) Battalion which was renamed the Royal Tank Corps Depot in 1925. It was not until April 1934 that the 1st (Light) Battalion re-appeared at Perham Down as part of the 1st Tank Brigade. It was equipped with Vickers Light Tanks and had the role of reconnaissance. 18 months later it was rushed out to Egypt to reinforce the garrison at the time of the Italian invasion of Abyssinia. It returned to Perham Down after a year but in March 1938 moved again to Egypt to be part of the Mobile Division, the forerunners of the 7th Armoured Brigade. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thank you for taking the time to look.

Scarce Antique Revolver Shaped Glass Bottle c1910 Here on offer is a scarce example of an empty antique revolver shaped clear glass bottle, circa 1910. This early type has some fine detailing and would have originally contained a drinking spirit, possibly whiskey with a cork stopper. There are no maker’s or distributer marks on this example. It is in excellent undamaged condition just some tiny air bubbles as you find in antique glass, from when it was originally formed. It measures 9” (23cm) long and weighs 300g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thank you for taking the time to look.

Scarce Australian Souvenir Matchbox Cover “The Dog 0n the Tucker Box” with Bowyang Yorke’s Verse Here on offer is a scarce original metal and celluloid matchbox cover with Bowyang Yorke\'s verse, \"BILL THE BULLOCKY\" printed on it. It is about a dog on the tucker box written on 20th June 1859. On the front is the image of the monument unveiled to the legendary dog in Gundagai, NSW Australia. The whole matchbox cover is coated in a clear celluloid to protect the images and it has a black and white chequered border. There is some cracking and loss of the celluloid covering on the back and spine and rubbing to the lettering and some staining. It comes with an empty box of “SOLO”, Safety Matches, London. The matchbox cover measures 2.4” (6.1cm) high by 1.7” (4.2cm) wide and is 0.8” (2cm) deep. It weighs 25g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thank you for taking the time to look.

Scarce Boxed Vintage ROVEX “00” Gauge Electric Train Set c1950 Here on offer is a scarce boxed vintage ROVEX “00” gauge electric train set, circa 1950. This is actually a “loft find” boxed set and has been left in the condition its was found, apart from a light dusting. I must stress that the outer box has really suffered a lot during it years of storage, with the two smaller side sections missing, splits along the wider edges, creasing and fading, but it does still have the large label on the top, which lists what the box contains: ROVEX “00” GAUGE MODEL ELECTRIC TRAIN With “Princess Elizabeth” 4-6-2 Pacific Type Loco and Tender Bogie Coaches Remote Control and Battery Box Patent Track Layout A ROVEX RICHMOND PRODUCTION Inside the box all the items are still in their individual card boxes with images of then printed on the outside. I have been informed this is the second version of this set, which just had a different label from the original “train” on the lid of the box, so was probably made in 1951. I would strongly recommend that the set is NOT USED as such, but just added to a collection as a rare English model train set from the early 1950’s and used for displayed only. Now the train looks to be in good condition BUT is being sold as UNTESTED, s I have now way of testing it. The bogie also looks to be in great condition. The two coaches now have “curved” roofs, I assume due to being in a hot attic? I don’t know if they can be warmed slightly and reformed, but they are being sold as they have been found. One coach seems to have a metal link connector missing? The track looks to be all there with some of the circular connectors missing? The battery pack seems to have suffered the most, with a large ragged hole in the side. Some history about ROVEX. In 1950, ROVEX Plastics Limited, of Richmond, Surrey, produced a range of model trains exclusively for Marks and Spencer using plastic (cellulose acetate) moulded bodies. The price of the train set was £2 17s 6d which was about half the price of anything comparable on the market at that time. ROVEX Plastic Limited was taken over by Lines Bros in 1951 and the range was launched as Tri-ang Railways in 1952. In 1953 the company’s name was changed to ROVEX Scale Models Limited. In 1954 the company moved to a special purpose-designed factory in Margate. In 1964 with the takeover of Meccano Ltd the manufactures of Hornby trains, by Lines Bros happened. Lines Bros then merged their own Tri-ang Railways and the Meccano Hornby range and it was renamed Tri-ang Hornby. This is indeed a rare set to find and will make a great addition to any model train enthusiasts’ collection. The box measures 18.5” (47cm) wide by 12.75” (32.4cm) deep and 3” (7.7cm) high. The total weight is a heavy 2.1Kg. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Scarce Danish Carlsberg Bryggerierne “The Carlsberg Breweries” Swastika Advertising Medal c1920 Here on offer is a scarce Danish Carlsberg Bryggerierne “The Carlsberg Breweries” Swastika advertising medal circa 1920. The Swastika was used by Carlsberg as their Trademark and these medals were in the years up until WW2, souvenir/ advertising items for the Danish Carlsberg beer company. The Swastika’s on the medals were used as a symbol of peace in the pre-WW2 period. After the war, it was however for obvious reasons removed from the Carlsberg products. This makes it now a rare and highly collectable advertising medal for the famous Danish Carlsberg brewer company, founded by J.C. Jacobsen in 1847. The front of the medal depicts the Swastika set in the centre of a star, along with wheat stalks and ears. There are also the words in raised lettering: CARLSBERG BRYGGERIERNE STIFTET 1847 On the back it seems to show the image of the brewery with two elephants as pillar supports and some hops with leaves. Some of the plating has now worn of the highpoints on the medal but the detailing is still nice and clear as can be seen in my photos. It would have also originally had a suspension ring at the top, which is now missing but can be easily replaced. It measures 1.25” (3.2cm) high by 1” (2.5cm) wide and weighs 8.4g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Scarce First Edition of ALL IN FIGHTING by W. Fairbairn - Published by Faber and Faber Limited in 1942 owned by PTE. D.N. SPARGO Service No. 5342771 Here on offer is an original first edition of the hard cover book, ALL IN FIGHTING by W. Fairbairn, published by Faber and Faber Limited, London, 1942. Inside the front cover it has the name and service number of the soldier who owned and clearly used this copy: PTE. D.N. SPARGO No. 5342771 I haven’t researched this British Army Private, but from the number range of his service number, believe he was with the Royal Berkshire regiment during WW2. This is a very informative 132-page book, on self-defence techniques for military personnel, by the famous Lieutenant Colonel William Ewart Fairbairn who was a British soldier and police officer. He developed hand-to-hand combat methods for the Shanghai Police during the interwar period, as well as for the Allied special forces during World War II. He created his own fighting system known as Defendu. Notably, this included innovative pistol shooting techniques and the development of the Fairbairn-Sykes fighting knife. The book has many black and white illustrations showing detailed techniques for survival when attacked, all illustrations are present as published, plus the very informative text. This copy is in what I would say is fair, but well used condition. The boards are still sturdy but grubby and shelf rubbed, edge worn and marked, with the edges and spine slightly faded/discoloured. The binding seems to still be secure. There is no dust jacket. Internally there is some minor foxing scattered throughout and age-related wear to the pages. The book measures 8.2” (20.5cm) by 5.4” (13.8cm) and is 0.4” (1.2cm) thick and weighs 210g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Scarce First Edition of THE 2nd RHODESIA REGIMENT IN EAST AFRICA by Capell A.E. and Published by Simson & Co. in 1923 Here on offer is an original first edition, hard back copy of the book, THE 2nd RHODESIA REGIMENT IN EAST AFRICA by Capell A.E. and published by Simson & Co. in 1923. The book provides a detailed account of the regiment’s work in East Africa during WW1, with a foreword by Major-General Sir Alfred H.M. Edwards. Commandant-General, Rhodesian Forces. This copy is an ex-War Office Library copy and is in what I would say is fair, well used condition but importantly, still includes the folding map at the front. The boards are still sturdy but shelf rubbed, edge worn and marked, with the edges and spine faded/discoloured. There are also sections of the spine cover missing and the lower remaining sections are loose. The binding seems to still be secure. There is no dust jacket. Internally, if has various official War Office stamps, one dated 1924 in the front page and map. There is some very minor foxing scattered throughout and age-related wear to the pages. The book measures 9.2” (23.2cm) by 6” (15.3cm) and is 0.7” (1.6cm) thick and weighs 375g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Scarce Genuine WW1 Motor Machine Gun Corps MMG Cap Badge Here on offer is a genuine WW1 Motor Machine Gun Corps MMG Cap Badge. The Cap Badge is constructed in bi-metal, which depicts crossed Vickers machine guns surmounted by an Imperial (King’s) crown. Set in an arc between the bases of the machine guns are the letters “MMG” (Motor Machine Gun Corp) in white metal, the reverse is complete with the slider. Some history about the Machine Gun Corps. The Machine Gun Corps (MGC) was a corps of the British Army, formed in October 1915 in response to the need for more effective use of machine guns on the Western Front in World War I. The Heavy Branch of the MGC was the first to use tanks in combat, and the branch was subsequently turned into the Tank Corps, later called the Royal Tank Regiment. The MGC was disbanded in 1922. At the outbreak of World War I in August 1914 the tactical potential of machine guns was not appreciated by the British Military. The Army therefore went to war with each infantry battalion and cavalry regiment containing a machine gun section of just two guns each. This was supplemented in November 1914 by the formation of the Motor Machine Gun Service (MMGS), administered by the Royal Artillery, consisting of motor cycle mounted machine gun batteries. A machine gun school was also opened in France. A year of warfare on the Western Front proved that, to be fully effective, machine guns must be used in larger units and crewed by specially trained men. To achieve this, the Machine Gun Corps was formed in October 1915 with Infantry, Cavalry and Motor branches, followed in 1916 by the Heavy Branch. A depot and training centre was established at Belton Park in Grantham, Lincolnshire, and a base depot at Camiers in France. The Infantry Branch was by far the largest and was formed initially by the transfer of battalion machine gun sections to the MGC, these being grouped into Brigade Machine Gun Companies, three per division. New companies were raised at Grantham. In 1917 a fourth company was added to each division. In February and March 1918, the four companies in each division were formed into a Machine Gun Battalion. The Guards Division formed their own machine gun support unit the Guards Machine Gun Regiment. The Cavalry Branch consisted of Machine Gun Squadrons, one per cavalry brigade. The Motor Branch was formed by absorbing the MMGS and the armoured car squadrons of the recently disbanded Royal Naval Armoured Car Service. It formed several types of units: motor cycle batteries, light armoured motor batteries (LAMB) and light car patrols. As well as motor cycles, other vehicles used included Rolls-Royce and Ford Model T cars. The Heavy Section was formed in March 1916, becoming the Heavy Branch in November of that year. Men of this branch crewed the first tanks in action at Flers, during the Battle of the Somme in September 1916. In July 1917 the Heavy Branch separated from the MGC to become the Tank Corps, later called the Royal Tank Regiment. The MGC saw action in all the main theatres of war, including France, Belgium, Palestine, Mesopotamia, Egypt, Salonika, East Africa and Italy. In its short history the MGC gained an enviable record for heroism as a front line fighting force. Indeed, in the latter part of the war, as tactics changed to defence in depth, it commonly served well in advance of the front line. It had a less enviable record for its casualty rate. Some 170,500 officers and men served in the MGC with 62,049 becoming casualties, including 12,498 killed, earning it the nickname 'the Suicide Club'. At the end of hostilities the MGC was again re-organised in a smaller form as many of its soldiers returned to civilian life. However, the Corps continued to see active service in subsequent wars: the Russian Civil War, the Third Anglo-Afghan War, and in the Northwest Frontier of India. It also served prominently in the British army, which occupied parts of Germany in the period between the 1918 Armistice and the Versailles Peace Treaty. Its equipment and training made it possible for a relatively small garrison to control a large population. The badge itself is in excellent condition with some age related patination to the finish. It measures 2” (5.1cm) wide by 2.1” (5.4cm) high and weighs 13g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Scarce German Luftwaffe Officers Condor Legion Desk Paperweight – A.88 Reconnaissance Group - Spanish Civil War Here on offer is an impressive desk paperweight that relates to the German reconnaissance group A.88 that was part of the Legion Condor active during the Spanish Civil War, 1936 to 1939. The paperweight is made from a beautifully coloured slab of natural marble that has been professionally cut with a sloping front face and smooth chamfered edges. Set onto the front is a solid cast brass finely detailed image of a period German Luftwaffe eagle and swastika. Cut into the marble in black lettering are the words: Legion Condor A.88 This rare paperweight is in excellent undamaged condition and makes a really striking desk ornament. A.88 refers to the German Luftwaffe reconnaissance group that consisted of four squadrons: • Three long range reconnaissance squadrons with Heinkel He-70 (18 aircraft) • One short range reconnaissance squadron with Heinkel He-45 (6 aircraft) The Legion Condor was the name given to the intervention force that mainly Nazi Germany sent to assist General Franco in the Spanish Civil War. Adolf Hitler at the suggestion of the Head of Luftwaffe Hermann Göring secretly offered to Franco air support and his army. The main objective was to test the German Air Force in a conventional war setting. This support consisted of both logistic support, troop transport, etc, as in actions in support of attack by fighter planes and bombers (like the famous bombardment in Guernica), tanks and artillery. The German intervention in the Spanish Civil War improved the quality of their war equipment, preparing them for the onslaught that Hitler planned for the world. On November 11, 1936 the first 697 men arrived at the Legion Condor Seville. Adolf Hitler supplied the Spanish Nationalists with men and weapons, but this was a new and special group: the head of German intelligence, Wilhelm Canaris, had agreed with General Franco that the quota would be mostly air support. Present on almost all fronts, the dreaded Legion Condor consisted of 5000 airmen, hundreds of soldiers, units of tanks, armoured vehicles, artillery and the elite motorized infantry. In April 1937, air strikes were becoming deadlier and the Legion had already introduced in Oviedo, the Carpet Bombing method. In May 1939, the Condor Legion was honoured in Berlin. 15,000 German soldiers marched from Spain to great acclaim. A few months later WW2 broke out in Europe and the Germans had an army of battle trained soldier’s and airmen, along with battle tuned equipment as a direct result of the Spanish Civil War. The paperweight measures 6” (15.1cm) by 4” (10.1cm) and weighs a heavy 630g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Scarce Gilt and Enamel 1902 Royal Coronation Brooch - from Queen Alexandra Here on offer is a scarce antique gilt brass and enamel 1902 Royal Coronation brooch, that appears to have been a gift/award from Queen Alexandra. Edward VII coronation, with his wife Alexandra of Denmark, was held on 9th August 1902. I can’t find much information about this brooch, but it would appear not many where made and they were given as a gift or award to people who served at the coronation, by Queen Alexandra. The round gilt brooch is in great condition and depicts a shield shaped royal crest with red and blue enamel and the year 1902 in white enamel in a gilt ribbon. On the edges there are the letters A and R that stand for Alexandra Regina. On the back it has in raised letters: FROM THE QUEEN Along with REGd No. 392317, which is the registered design number and relates to the year 1902. There is also a small loop with the remains of a 9ct gold safety chain still attached. It is just missing the safety pin section. It still retains its original metal pin and “C” clasp but there is no maker’s name. It measures 1.1” (2.9cm) diameter and weighs 7g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Scarce Hallmarked Silver Women\'s Voluntary Services (WVS) Monogram Badge c1963 Here on offer is a scarce hallmarked silver Women\'s Voluntary Services (WVS) Monogram Badge, circa 1963. It’s the only example of a solid silver WVS badge that I can find? The Women’s Voluntary Services for ARP was officially launched by Lady Reading in June 1938 and undertook essential support roles during WW2 and remain in existence today, only becoming “un-uniformed” in 1998. The original white metal WVS monogram badge was introduced in 1943 and could be purchased by any member of the organisation for 4 shillings & 6 pence. Worn usually at the neck on the maroon blouse or dress. The badge is in mint condition, complete with original pin fitting and “C” clasp on the reverse. On the reverse there are impressed a clear set of English silver hallmarks, the Lion Passant for English silver (925), a Lion’s head for the assay office of London and the date letter “h” for the year 1963. There is also a maker’s mark, LSLd, which stands for the silversmith, Louis Simpson Ltd, \"Masonic & Buffalo Jewellers\", Battlebridge Works, Yorkway, Kings Cross, London. The badge measures 1” (2.4cm) wide at the top and weighs 3g of silver. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Scarce Hardcover Book - JANE\'S ARMOUR AND ARTILLERY 1991-92 – Twelfth Edition edited by Christopher F Foss Here on offer is an original and scarce hardcover book, JANE\'S ARMOUR AND ARTILLERY 1991-92 – Twelfth Edition edited by Christopher F Foss. This 803-page impressive reference manual is a survey of armoured fighting vehicles, featuring self-propelled and towed field artillery systems, multiple rocket systems and coastal defence weapons, and guns and missiles. The book covers both vehicles and weapons in service and under development, and those expected to become operational in the near future. Private venture vehicles are also included. A complete technical profile of each item of equipment is given: development history, detailed description, full list of variations, detailed specifications, list of current users, and manufacturer information. This copy is in excellent, but very lightly used condition and is from a military library, with some stamps and references inside the front and back covers. There is no dust jacket and just a couple of shallow dents around the front cover. The book measures 12.75” (32.4cm) by 8.7” (22cm) and is 1.6” (4.2cm) thick and weighs a heavy 2.7Kg. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Scarce India General Service Medal 1895-1902 with Two Clasps Awarded to Gunner Joseph More - 5th Company Western Division Royal Artillery - Rocket Section Here on offer is a scarce silver India General Service Medal, 1895-1902 with two Clasps, the Punjab Frontier 1897-98 and the Tirah 1897-98. It was awarded to 46329 Gunner Joseph More of the 5th Company, Western Division, Royal Artillery, Rocket Section. This regiment was previously the Durham Artillery Volunteers and later Durham Territorial Royal Garrison Artillery. By 1890 the regiment consisted of eight batteries and their headquarters was in Sunderland. The two clasps indicate that Joseph More was present during the operations on the Punjab Frontier and with the Tirah Field Force during 1897 to 1898. The medal comes with a copy of his medal roll which confirms his entitlement to the award and clasps but also it states that he was part of the Rocket Section of the Royal Artillery. Rockets were used in battle, since the Napoleonic wars, when they used the Congrave rocket. During the 19th century the British army were firing the Hale rocket. An Englishman named William Hale was the first rocket designer to adopted a combination of tail fins and secondary nozzles through which exhaust could pass. Hale rockets became the first spin-stabilized rockets and quickly became standard equipment for both the United States and British armies, the latter especially in British colonial wars. The rockets were carried in special sacks on the backs of mules and 24-pounder had an explosive warhead and could be useful for both anti-personnel use and bombardments of small structures. Their average range was about 1,200 yards, though depending upon firing angle and other factors could range up to 4,000 yards. This medal is in great condition, just showing light wear to the high points on the surface and very light edge dings. The suspension bar clasp fixing hole is slightly higher on one side (as it was made) so it seems to hang at a very slight angle. It has the correct engraved naming on the edge and both bars or clasps are fixed in the correct manner. It comes suspended on a section of replacement ribbon along with a copy of his original medal roll. The India Medal 1895 was instituted in 1896, initially as an award to the defenders and relievers of Chitral, but later extended to further Indian frontier campaigns and actions. Issued in silver and bronze, this silver medal is 36mm diameter with a swivelling ornate suspender. The obverse depicts the veiled and crowned bust of Queen Victoria and the legend: VICTORIA REGINA ET IMPERATRIX. The reverse depicts an Indian and British Soldier supporting a Flag and the words: INDIA 1895 The medal measures 1.4” (3.6cm) diameter and weighs 58g with the clasps. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thanks for taking the time to look.

Scarce Large Commemorative Aluminium Medallion for The Aluminium Company Limited London in 1889 Here on offer is a large (50mm) commemorative aluminium medallion produced using the Deville-Castner process, for The Aluminium Company Limited London in 1889. This medallion marks a turning point in the history of this metal and its applications. At this time, aluminium transformed from an expensive material to an inexpensive metal that could be used commonly in construction and later in the manufacturing of coins and tokens. Before the 1880s, aluminium was a very expensive metal. The process to produce the metal was difficult and the ingredients were expensive, resulting in a production cost that exceeded that of gold at times. Prior to the 1850s, the method to produce aluminium used potassium and anhydrous aluminium chloride. Etienne Sainte-Claire Deville of France discovered a way to substitute potassium for sodium, which was significantly cheaper. Hamilton Young Castner was an American who experimented with aluminium manufacturing in England and developed a process to produce aluminium that was 99.5% pure. In 1887 aluminium was trading for $15 a pound, but after The Aluminium Company began using the Deville-Castner process of producing purer, cheaper aluminium the market price fell to $5 a pound. As more aluminium was produced using this cheaper manufacturing method, the price dropped to $1 a pound by 1888. In 1889, The Aluminium Company Limited London issued this commemorative medallion, struck in aluminium produced using the Deville-Castner process. On the obverse it features Vulcan (the god of fire) seated at the furnace next to a female figure holding a lamp with the inscription “Labour Science Industry.” On the reverse it depicts an advertisement for the manufacturers of the medal - The Aluminium Company Limited London, set in and around a laurel wreath. These medallions were made for the Exposition Universal World’s Fair in Paris, France during the year 1889. Today these medallions are often overlooked for their historical significance in advertising and in changing the world by introducing cheaper and purer aluminium. The medallion is in great condition, still retaining its fine detailing. There is just a few dots of oxidisation on the surface. It measures 1.9” (5cm) diameter and weighs 18g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Scarce Single Sided SS Banner - 32” x 20” - by Kurt Vitter of Berlin Here on offer is a scarce example of a single sided Nazi SS banner, by Kurt Vitter of Berlin. I acquired this banner along with a genuine 1944 SS diary (listed separately) many years ago from an experienced collector. The banner measures approximately 32” high by 20” and is single sided with a set of long white runes, separately sewn on the front of the black cloth. The top corners have a steel or zinc circular ring securely sewn onto the edge and the lower edge has a strip of twisted tassel stitched to it. The ivory-coloured canvas type material backing has what I believe is a maker’s name stamped near the top, that reads as: KURT VITTER SOHNE BERLIN 8 and a number 2176. I believe this is the type of banner that was affixed to a wall and period photos can be found of examples much like this banner, hanging in various SS barracks or halls. The banner is in excellent condition, with some light age staining to the cloth and runes, but no moth holes or tears and all the stitching seems to be in place. This is really an impressive SS banner and makes a great display “centre piece” for an SS collection. The banner measures 32” (81.3cm) high by 20.25” (51.5cm) wide and weighs 235g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Scarce Trench Fighting Knife of the Austro-Hungarian Army M.1917 - Unit Marked for the 97R Infantry Regiment Here on offer is an original trench fighting knife of the Austro-Hungarian Army M.1917, unit marked for the 97R Infantry Regiment. This type of knife is also known as the Österreichisch-ungarisches Kampfmesser, Modell 1917. It has a grip made from two slabs of smooth rounded hardwood, secured to the tang with three steel pins. The back of the grip has a small section of wood missing at the top but the grip is still held firmly in place and now has a nice patina with some light usage dents and staining. There is a steel elliptical crossguard, that has an inspection mark stamped on the top one side and on the other, it is stamped with 97R which I believe relates to the Austrian 97R Infantry Regiment. It is very rare to find such a knife with a unit mark and makes this example a highly collectable piece. The fighting knife has an un-fullered 8.25” (21cm) tapering blade with spear-shaped point. There is also short 3.5” (8.8cm) false edge in the top of the blade. It is in excellent condition with just some very slight greying to the finish. On one side of the ricasso, it is stamped with the image of a kneeling archer, which I believe is the makers mark for Carl Kuhn & Co of Austria. It comes with its original smooth metal scabbard, which has a metal plate riveted onto one side that has two metal loops rising from it, through which a loop of leather can be attached to act as a belt loop. The original paint has been lost over time and it now has an overall dark pitting to the metal and a couple of tiny dents. The blade measures 8.25” (21cm) long and the knife is 13” (33cm) in total length. It weighs 380g. The 97th Infantry Regiment “Baron von Waldstätten” (K. u. K. Infanterieregiment Freiherr von Waldstätten Nr.97) was established on 1st January, 1883, from parts of infantry regiments 17th, 22nd and 79th and the 33rd Light Regiment. All four Battalions of the Regiment left for the Russian battlefields in Galicia in August, 1914, where the Russians completely obliterated them and other Austro-Hungarian units in the fights on 26th and 27th August. After the retreat of the entire Austro-Hungarian Army, the remnants of the regiment gathered and regrouped in Lvov. The regiment spent the winter on the Russian Front and fought at the Dniester River in July 1915, attempting to cross the river in the middle of the month. It was still on the Russian Front in the autumn, but its units were spread through various Austro-Hungarian formations, in the beginning of 1916, the regiment was included in the 215th Infantry Brigade, 30th Infantry Division in the Army reserves of the 7th Austro-Hungarian Army. Because of its ethnic structure, the 97th Infantry Regiment did not fight on the Italian battlefield with the exception of its 10th Marching Battalion, which was sent to the Soča (Isonzo) Front in May, 1915. It displayed such courage in fighting on the Karst, that it received the honorary title ‘the Isonzo Battalion’. The whole regiment spent 1916 on the Russian front and fought with the Russian soldiers in various Austro-Hungarian formations. In January it fought near Barancze-Toporoutzu, at the end of May near Juroutz and in the beginning of June in the counterattack of the Austro-Hungarian forces near Dobronoutz on the Dniester. In the beginning of July, its units fought near Kolomea and at the end of July near Dniester. In August, 1917, the regiment fought at Tereszeny near Seret in Bukovina and in 1918 it was included in the 2nd Cavalry Division of the Eastern Army. It also spent time in the Ukraine. When the Austro-Hungarian Army was dissolved, it was renamed into the 1st Slovenian Regiment, Nanos. In December, 1918, the Trieste/Trst Regiment was formed out of its core in Maribor. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition that complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Scarce Victorian 1857 Pattern Royal Engineers Officers Sword by Hawkes Moseley & Co. London Here on offer is a great example of a scarce Victorian 1857 Pattern Royal Engineers Officers sword made by Hawkes Moseley & Co, with its original brass scabbard. The hilt on this sword has a wide basket made of gilt brass that is decorated with cut out scrollwork depicting acanthus leaves, with finely chased detailing. The basket is slightly curved on the sides. The tiered brass pommel is decorated at top with crosshatching. The back of the grip has a brass spine with crosshatched decoration at bottom. The grip itself is wrapped in grey sharkskin with seven courses of twisted copper wire outlined on each side by a thinner gauge twisted wire. All the wire is still in place and secure. The base of the grip is covered with a brass ferrule. Most of the gilt has been worn off and the brass shows a nice aged patina to its finish. The slightly curved blade surface is clean and now has an aged greyed to the finish with very minor surface pitting visible on both sides The etching on the obverse side begins with maker’s details on the ricasso that reads: HAWKES MOSELEY & Co. LONDON MANUFACTURERS TO THE QUEEN The etching then continues with a floral and scroll decoration. At center there are opposing angel wings pierced by a double pointed spear with a twisted shaft. This is surrounded by the words: ROYAL ENGINEERS The top of the ricasso spine is stamped with the word: PROVED The front of the blade is decorated with the same floral and scrollwork as found on the opposite side. At center are the script initials “VR” surmounted by a Queen’s crown in a laurel wreath and topped by a sunburst. The etching is still slightly raised and is very detailed. The thick brown leather washer is present at the base of the blade. The service issue brass scabbard has several small dings towards the tip on both sides and a larger dent on the reverse in the section between the rings. Both mounts and rings are present and the top mount has a brass bar attached to its reverse side in addition to the ring. This genuine sword has obviously seen real service but is a fine example of what is now a scarce sword and this one is by an unusual maker. The overall length of the drawn sword is 37.75” (96cm) long. The blade itself measures 32.25” (82cm) long and is 1.1” (2.7cm) wide at the ricasso. It weighs a heavy 1.4Kg. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Scarce Vintage Martial Arts Judo Flip-Book – O GURUMA - by Yoshimi Osawa 7th Dan c1960 Here on offer is a scarce vintage martial arts Judo Flip-Book – O GURUMA - Hiza Guruma-O Guruma by Yoshimi Osawa 7th Dan. Edited and produced by George Whyman - 4th Dan (Kodokan & Budokai) The flip book has photo images on both sides of the pages, so you can see two sets of judo moves. It is in very good condition with just some rubbing to front and back cover. The metal staple is still securely in place but shows signs of surface rust. It measures 4” (10cm) by 2” (5cm) by 0.5” (1.4cm) and weighs 45g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thank you for taking the time to look.

Scarce Vintage Martial Arts Judo Flip-Book – OSOTO GARI - by Kisaburo Wetanabe 5th Dan c1960 Here on offer is a scarce vintage martial arts Judo Flip-Book – OSOTO GARI - Hiza Guruma – Osoto Gari by Kisaburo Wetanabe 5th Dan. Edited and produced by George Whyman - 4th Dan (Kodokan & Budokai). The flip book has photo images on both sides of the pages, so you can see two sets of judo moves. It is in very good condition with just some rubbing to front and back cover. The metal staple is still securely in place but shows signs of surface rust. It measures 4” (10cm) by 2” (5cm) by 0.5” (1.4cm) and weighs 45g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thank you for taking the time to look.

Scarce Vintage Martial Arts Judo Flip-Book – SEOI NAGE - by Kisaburo Wetanabe 5th Dan c1960 Here on offer is a scarce vintage martial arts Judo Flip-Book – SEOI NAGE – Seoi Nage-Ko Uchi Makikomi by Kisaburo Wetanabe 5th Dan. Edited and produced by George Whyman - 4th Dan (Kodokan & Budokai). The flip book has photo images on both sides of the pages, so you can see two sets of judo moves. It is in very good condition with just some rubbing to front and back cover. The metal staple is still securely in place but shows signs of surface rust. It measures 4” (10cm) by 2” (5cm) by 0.5” (1.4cm) and weighs 45g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thank you for taking the time to look.

Scarce Vintage UK Police Woman’s Short Truncheon in Ebony Wood, circa 1960 Here on offer is what I am told is an original 1960\'s UK Police Woman\'s Short Truncheon. It has been made from what I think is a heavy, dark brown ebony wood. It still retains a leather strap that is stitched in place around the recess at the top of the handle. These smaller truncheons are actually hard to come by in such good condition and this one was possibly supplied by ‘Hiatt’, a main supplier of equipment to the UK Police Force. It measures 11” (28cm) long, by 1.4” (3cm) diameter at the wide end. It weighs a heavy 210g. I can only find one other example for comparison, in hickory wood at ‘Below Stairs of Hungerford’. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Scarce WW1 British Trench Machete Here on offer is a very unusual example of what I believe is a WW1 private purchase, British “Trench” machete. I have seen examples of French WW1 trench machetes, that normally retain the billhook at the end and a leather sheath, as shown in my last photo. A one-handed billhook and a machete are both cutting tools, but they have different designs and intended uses. I acquired this piece along with a small collection of other original WW1 blades and trench clubs. This British version has a heavy 9” blade that has had the billhook tip removed, which means it has a more traditional straight machete blade. This means it would fit easily into a standard and possibly shortened machete scabbard. Sadly, there is no scabbard with this piece. On the blade it is stamped with what I think is the maker and type, NASH N308 and the words: MADE IN ENGLAND. Near the ferrule it is also stamped: 9”. It looks to me as if the blade has been blued and blacked, possibly to act as a trench warfare weapon? Given its weight it also makes a great club and blade for use in tight trench fighting conditions, when terrifying night raids were undertaken by both sides! The handle has been shaped from one piece of wood, possibly oak, that fits over the tang of the blade. It shows signs of splitting and repair and I have just waxed the handle to restore the beautiful grain. The handle is fitted to the blade with a large steel ferrule collar. It is in overall great condition and still retains a good edge on the curved section of the blade. All the steel shows areas of light pitting and age staining to the finish. The blade measures 9” (23cm) long and the whole machete is 15.4” (39cm) long. It weighs a heavy 660g. This is a great opportunity to obtain and rare example of what I believe to be a WW1 British Army machete that was to be used as a trench utility tool and possibly a weapon during WW1. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thanks for taking the time to look.

Scarce WW1 Commemorative Tape Measure with Portrait Photo of Sir John French Here on offer is a scarce and original WW1 commemorative tape measure with a sepia photo portrait of Sir John French. Field Marshal Sir John French, Earl of Ypres, was born in 1852. After serving briefly with the Royal Navy, he joined the Army in 1874, serving in the Sudan and South Africa during the Boer Wars. During 1912 - 1913, French served as Chief of the Imperial General Staff rising to the rank of Field Marshal in 1913. French was given command of the British Expeditionary Force on the outbreak of the First World War but his erratic performance led to his replacement by Haig in 1915. French was subsequently given command of the British Home Front for the remainder of the First World War, during which time he was required to quell the 1916 Easter Rising in Ireland. Sir John French died in 1925 The front of the tape measure, depicts a round sepia photo portrait of Sir John French in his military uniform. I believe these small tin tape measures were made as commemorate and promotional pieces at the outbreak of WW1 and depicted a number of British military officers, such as French and Kitchener. The cloth tape measure has been printed in units of inches and when fully extended, measures 30” long. The tape is in great condition but does show some signs fragility and edge wear, but does extract and retract, with a little help. The retracing ratchet spring is operated by pushing in the button on the back. The outer case is in excellent condition and retains all its plating and the image of Sir John French is still crisp and clear. It measures 1.5” (3.8cm) diameter and weighs 20g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Many thanks for taking the time to look.

Scarce WW1 Italian Rectangular Bronze Medallion Awarded to Members of 2nd Honourable Artillery Company – Crossing River Piave - October 1918 Here on offer is a scarce WW1 Italian commemorative rectangular bronze medallion that was presented by the Italian government to all the brave members of the British 2nd Battalion, Honourable Artillery Company (HAC) for the Crossing of the Piave, and the capture of the Grave di Papadopoli in October 1918. The 2nd Battalion Honourable Artillery Company was Formed at Finsbury on 2 September 1914. They moved to Belhus Park, going on in November to Blackheath, February 1915 to the Tower of London, August to Richmond Park, November to Wimbledon, January 1916 to Orpington, July to Tadworth (Surrey), and returned to Tower in September 1916. On the 3rd October 1916: landed at Le Havre and placed under command of 22nd Brigade in 7th Division. In November 1917 the Battalion moved with the Division to Italy and experienced a taste of mountain warfare. In the final attack which broke the enemy front and brought about the complete defeat of Austria, the 2nd Honourable Artillery Company took a leading part. Crossing the swiftly flowing River Piave in small boats, the Battalion captured the Island of Papodopoli, the key of the position, and so secured the crossing of the river for the British and Italian armies, thereby leading to the final defeat of Austria. On the front the medallion is inscribed \'PIAVE OCTOBER 1918\' and depicts the Honourable Artillery Company crest and motto. On the reverse it shows a detailed image of soldiers in boats crossing the River Piave. It measures 1.3” (3.3cm) including the ring by 0.6” (1.6cm) and weighs 6.1g. It comes with a copper suspension ring at the top. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thank you for taking the time to look.

Scarce “The Cornish Tin Mining Lament” Medallion – Limited Edition No. 007 of 500 Here on offer is a rare example of a limited edition number 007 of 500 Art Medals, “The Cornish Tin Mining Lament”. It was issued by the Cornish Tin Company, Callington, Cornwall to mark the end of over 3,000 years of continuous tin mining in Cornwall in 1998. This large and heavy medallion fits into the category of an “Art Medal”, being made of solid Cornish Tin, weighing approximately 1.15kg and being 12.5 cm in diameter. It was designed by David Holland, sculptor and partner at Bigbury Mint. What I personally find fascinating about these medallions is the fact they are made from genuine antique Cornish tin ingots. These where recovered from the wreck of the SS CHEERFUL that sank on the 20th July 1885, in the Celtic Sea about 18miles NNW of the Cornish port of St Ives. Recovery of the ingots from the 70m deep shipwreck commenced in 1994 and concluded in 1998. A quantity of finely preserved ingots have been lodged in museums, but the majority where in a corroded state and are now held by The Cornish Tin Company for use in productions which retain the provenance and integrity of this important find. They used some of these ingots to produced this very limited run of 500 medallions. The tin is re-smelted and cast with nothing added ensuring a pure authentic product. A Certificate of Authenticity is included by Roger Penhallrick, an acknowledged expert in tin. The front of the medallion has the words, Cornish Hearts - Cornish Heart - Cornish Art - Labour Done - 1998 AD stamped around the inner edge. The main image depicts a collection of tools as yielded by Cornish miners. Bronze Age antler picks and the traditional iron Cornish poll pick are surmounted by a helmet and cap-lamp from South Crofty, the last remaining tin mine that closed in 1998. The mines iconic head frame inspired the background image of a sheave wheel whose spokes are revealed toward the rim. Finally, you have the Lamb and Flag of St Piran and the mythical Phoenix, that awaits the day when once again Cornish Tin may be worked. On the back in deeply incised relief, you have the labyrinth of shafts, tunnels and galleries of the miner’s subterranean world. There are also the stamp for The Cornish Tin Company and the Cornish Shield. On the edge are the marks for the alchemist’s sign for tin, The Bigbury Mint and the very low limited-edition number, 007. It comes in an impressive, circular leather covered lidded presentation case, that has two gilt wing nut bolts to hold the lid in place. The top is embossed with the Cornish shield and the words “STEN KERNEWEK”. On the base it is embossed with the case makers details and the limited-edition number: WHEELER & OLIVER, SUSSEX, ENGLAND LIMITED EDITION 007 Inside the lid is a flap that holds a small pamphlet that has all the information about the medallion and the signed Certificate of Authenticity. There are also two copies of newspaper reports, one relating to the closure of the South Crofty mine and the other the sinking of the SS CHEERFUL. The medallion, case and contents are in excellent condition and this is a great opportunity to obtain a very early numbered piece that will only increase in value. The medallion measures 5” (12.5cm) diameter and with the case, it weighs a heavy 1.7Kg. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Scottish Edinburgh Hallmarked Silver Sgian Dubh by Thomas Kerr Ebbutt dated 1956 Here on offer is a fine example of a vintage Scottish Sgian Dubh with solid silver fittings that where made by the Edinburgh silversmith, Thomas Kerr Ebbutt, dated to 1956. The hilt has a beautiful hand carved ebony wood grip with an interlaced design that is topped with a silver crown pommel set with a beautiful undamaged yellow cairngorm stone. At the base of the hilt is a solid silver collar, which has an ornate interlaced design on the front. The collar fits snuggly over the silver scabbard throat fitting and the red felt scabbard buffer is still in place. The short stainless steel blade has small “blood” groves on both sides and a faceted top edge along half its length. It has the words STAINLESS STEEL etched onto the reverse of the blade and it retains its original bright mirror finish on both sides. The blade has some very light runner scratches and the very tip seems to have been rounded off, albeit it may have been originally made like this? The black leather-covered scabbard is in excellent condition. Both the silver scabbard fittings have an ornate Celtic pattern on the front along with a plain shield shaped cartouche on top mount. On the reverse of the top mount it is stamped, with the words: MADE IN SCOTLAND along with a full set of Scottish hallmarks and a maker’s mark. The clear hallmarks show it was assayed in Edinburgh (Thistle and Castle marks), with a date letter “A” for the year 1956. There is a maker’s mark “T.E” refers to Thomas Kerr Ebbutt of St David\'s Square, Edinburgh. Thomas Ebbutt started in 1896 and died in 1921. He registered this mark in 1903 and his company continued in business until 1977 when, it was bought by Hamilton & Inches. They continued to use the T.E mark until circa 2000. The sgian-dubh is a small, single-edged knife (Gaelic sgian) worn as part of traditional Scottish Highland Dress along with the Kilt. Originally used for eating and preparing fruit, meat, and cutting bread and cheese - as well as serving for other more general day to day uses such as cutting material and protection, it is now worn as part of traditional Scottish dress tucked into the top of the kilt hose with only the upper portion of the hilt visible. The knife in the scabbard measures 7.75” (19.6cm) long with the blade measuring 3.6” (9.2cm). With the scabbard it weighs 61g. This is a truly fine example of a Sgain Dubh by Thomas Kerr Ebbutt. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Scottish Hallmarked Silver Sgian Dubh – Citrine Stone - 1937 Here on offer is a Scottish Sgain Dubh with silver fitting dating to 1937. The knife itself has a hand carved ebony wood handle with thistle designs and is topped with a silver cap in which is set a stunning amber coloured citrine cut stone. The base of the hilt is finished with a solid silver collar that fits snuggly over the scabbard throat silver fitting. The short blade is beautifully made and still has a needle sharp point. The blade has a blood grove on both sides and half the top edge has been worked along the edge. The blade still retains its red felt washer. There is some greying to the finish near the hilt, which may polish out, as it doesn’t appear to be pitted. The black grained leather-covered scabbard is in great condition with just one tiny scuff. Both the worked metal fittings are hallmarked solid silver and the scabbard throat is shaped to only allow the blade to be inserted, one way. The silver fittings where assayed in Birmingham in 1937, date letter “N”. There is a makers mark J.C & S which stands for Joseph Cook & Son Ltd, of Hiberian Works, Livery Street, Birmingham, England. The sgian-dubh is a small, single-edged knife (Gaelic sgian) worn as part of traditional Scottish Highland Dress along with the Kilt. Originally used for eating and preparing fruit, meat, and cutting bread and cheese - as well as serving for other more general day to day uses such as cutting material and protection, it is now worn as part of traditional Scottish dress tucked into the top of the kilt hose with only the upper portion of the hilt visible. The knife in the scabbard measures 7.25” (18.2cm) long with the blade measuring just 3.1” (8cm). With the scabbard it weighs 71g. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched.

Scottish Police Presentation Truncheon with Display Stand to CDR. G.C. GEORGE by The Scottish Police Association - 10 Nov 1983 Here on offer is a beautifully made large presentation truncheon with a display stand. It was presented to Commander G.C. George of the Scottish Police Authority, possibly on his retirement? The truncheon and rectangular stand seem to have been made from walnut or a light oak wood and there is a rectangular brass plaque on mounted on the front that reads: CDR. G.C. GEORGE BY THE SCOTTISH POLICE ASSOCIATION 10 Nov. 1983 The truncheon and display stand are in excellent undamaged condition and make a really impressive display piece for any Police collection, especially Scottish Police, which is uncommon. The truncheon measures 19.5” (49.5cm) long and weighs 405g. The base is 23” (58.4cm) by 5” (12.7cm) and weighs 1.2Kg. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Scottish Silver Plaid Thistle Brooch by Ward Brothers 1951 Here on offer is a beautiful example of a Scottish silver plaid thistle brooch set with two amethyst stones, dating to 1951. Traditionally worn at the shoulder to pin the tartan to the jacket, the brooch is crafted as an oval shield and beautifully engraved in a bright-cut pattern. The cut-out centre is decorated in a pair of thistle flowers that are set with sparkling vibrant purple amethysts. The two amethyst stones have been diamond cut and claw set into the brooch. One does show some light scratch marks to the top flat face, that are hard to see. On the back of the brooch there are a full set of Scottish hallmarks and a maker’s mark. There is also a sturdy silver pin with a roll-over clasp so it will fix to heavier fabrics with ease. The clear hallmarks show it was assayed in Glasgow with a date letter “C” for the year 1951. The maker mark is: WBs (set into a diamond recess) WBs refers to Ward Brothers. They were known for making fine Scottish brooches and Iona style souvenir items. The brooch measures 1.9” (4.8cm) by 1.5” (3.8cm) and weighs 13g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Scottish Silver Thistle Nurses Buckle by James Bowman 1959 Here on offer is a beautiful example of a Scottish silver “Thistle” nurses buckle by James Bowman and dating to 1959. What is unusual about this buckle is the fact it is now a one-piece buckle. I am not sure if it started life as a normal two-piece buckle or indeed was originally made as a one-piece? I have however seen this type before, used with an elasticated belt, so it didn’t need to unfasten. It is a fine example with an ornate thistle pattern to the front. On the reverse it retains both silver loop bars for attachment to the nurse’s elasticated belt. On the back of the buckle there are a full set of English hallmarks and a maker’s mark. The clear hallmarks show it was assayed in Birmingham with a date letter “K” for the year 1959. The maker mark is: J B I believe J B refers to James Bowman of Edinburgh. The buckle measures 3.5” (8.9cm) by 2.3” (6cm) and weighs 33g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Scottish Silver-Plated Lucky Grouse Foot Brooch set with an Amethyst Stone - Ward Brothers Glasgow Here on offer is a vintage Scottish silver-plated lucky grouse foot brooch, set with a large amethyst stone. The base of the brooch is decorated with a deer\'s head and set with a deeply coloured amethyst stone. The supporting frame under the foot is stamped in a diamond mark with the maker’s mark, “WBs” for Ward Brothers of Glasgow. The company WBS ceased to exist in 1970 and their products now have a collector\'s value. It is fitted with a long pin and locking “C” clip, that are in full working order. A grouse foot is considered a talisman and brings good luck! It measures 2.75” (7cm) long and weighs 10g. It is in great original condition, no damage to the foot that I can see. It has some tiny nibbles to the top edge of the stone when viewed with a loop. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Many thanks for taking the time to look.

Second Boer War Hallmarked Silver Watch Fob Medallion – with Picture of Colonel Robert Baden Powell 1899 Here on offer is nice English silver watch fob/medallion, which is fully hallmarked and was assayed in Birmingham in 1899. The FRONT has fine ‘chisel work’ that depicts a leaf pattern on the eight fan shaped sections. The centre depicts a round sepia photo image of Baden Powell (1896) as he was depicted in uniform during the Second Boer War. The REAR is plain and just has a clear set of English silver hallmarks, the Lion Passant for English silver (925), an anchor for the assay office of Birmingham and the date letter “Z” for the year 1899. It also shows the makers mark, “JC” set in a rectangle, which I believe could be any number of makers who used similar marks, possibly: John Clarke, John Coakley, John Clifton or James Critchley. Overall this fob is in excellent condition, with NO dedications and only lightest of age scratches on the back. It measures 1.25” (3.2cm) diameter and weighs 7g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched.

Senior Officers Austro-Hungarian Navy - K.u.K. KRIEGS – MARINE Silver Plated “Life Buoy” Inkwell and Pen Rest by Berndorf Here on offer is a beautiful and very unusual Senior Officers, Austro-Hungarian K.u.K Kriegsmarine, silver plated “life buoy” inkwell and pen rest. The Austro-Hungarian Navy was the naval force of Austria-Hungary. Its official name in German was kaiserliche und königliche Kriegsmarine (Imperial and Royal War Navy), abbreviated as K.u.K. Kriegsmarine. This navy existed under this name after the formation of the Dual Monarchy in 1867 and continued in service until the end of WW1 in 1918. Prior to 1867, the country's naval forces were those of the Austrian Empire. By 1915 a total of 33,735 naval personnel served in the k.u.k. Kriegsmarine. Neither Austria nor Hungary had a coast or seaports after World War I, thus having little or no need for a naval force. The available ports in the Adriatic Sea became parts of Italy and Yugoslavia (today Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia and Montenegro). Ships of the k.u.k. Kriegsmarine were designated SMS, for Seiner Majestat Schiff (His Majesty's Ship). This silver plated desk stand is in excellent/near mint, undamaged condition and has a glass inkbottle fitted into a turned black painted oak stand and stopper. The heavy glass ink bottle is in excellent condition, with just one small chip to the rim of bottom base. The thickly silver plated stand is designed as a roped life buoy with “K. u. K. Kriegs – Marine” in raised lettering on the front edge. It has a pen rest at the front for three dip pens. Owing to the diameter of the stand I believe it was made for use by a Senior Officer on board a serving battleship of the Austro-Hungarian Navy of that period. On the base is the makers mark for the famous Austrian silversmith; Berndorf. The oval maker’s mark is the one they used between 1891 and 1927 and it depicts a walking bear with BERNDORF and ALPACCA above and below it. The famous Berndorf Metalware Factory (in German Berndorfer Metallwaarenfabrik) was founded in 1843 in the small village of Berndorf, situated in the region Lower Austria (Niederösterreich) of the Austria-Hungarian Empire. Interestingly, the foundry location is connected with its marking system. Due to the assonance between the words Berndorf and Bärendorf (in German the last word means "bear village"), many of the factory marks contain a bear profile. Though this factory got world-wide recognition under the name Berndorf Metalware Factory Arthur Krupp, before 1891 it was called Berndorf Metalware Factory Alexander Schoeller and Co. Indeed, Alexander Schoeller, the Austro-Hungarian businessman, invested a lot of money in buying the land and building the factory. The father of Arthur Krupp, Herman Krupp, joined the firm in 1844 and in 1849 took over half of the shares. When Hermann Krupp died (in 1879), 23-year old Arthur, who already worked at the factory, inherited his business. After the death of Alexander Schoeller (in 1886), Arthur Krupp paid a large sum of money to his heirs and in 1890 became the sole owner of the company. From 1891 his name appears on the mark of the Berndorf foundry. In 1913 BMF became a public company. The World War I (1914-1918) ended with the crash of the huge Austro-Hungarian Empire. The economy of the whole Europe was in crisis. The market diminished significantly. The usual transport routes for raw materials and final products were disrupted. Nevertheless, Arthur Krupp managed to save the firm and revive the production by 1924. However in 1926/1927 and 1932 two severe economic downturns brought the closure of some BMF productions and a sharp decrease in the employees' number (from 6000 to 800). Arthur Krupp managed the company business until his death in 1938, which coincided with the annexation of Austria by the Nazis (so-called "Anschluss"). The German company Friedrich Krupp A.G., Essen, took over the majority share of the "Berndorf Metalware Factory Arthur Krupp A.G." and kept it until the end of the World War II. After the war, BMF was confiscated by the Allied Occupation Forces (as a German armaments company) and managed by Soviet administration between 1945 and 1955. After 1955 it was nationalised and became again an Austrian public company. The Alpacca alloy was developed in 1823 by the German chemist Dr. Ernst August Geitner (1783-1852). It was very similar in its appearance to silver, but significantly cheaper. Therefore, this new alloy was first called "Argentan". It consisted of 20% nickel, 55% copper and 25% zinc. The new silver-imitating alloy soon became very popular. The Gebrueder Henninger (Henninger Bros.) proposed a similar alloy (5-30% nickel, 45-70% copper and 8-45% zinc with trace amounts of lead, tin and iron) which they called "Neusilber". Later both Argentan and Neusilber were used under the trade name of Alpacca (or Alpakka). The great advantage of the use of Alpacca alloy as the base metal for silver plating is that the appearance of the objects does not change significantly with the wearing away of the silver layer. The silver plated stand measures 9.3” (23.7cm) diameter and the inkwell on the wooden stand is 2.6” (6.7cm) high. It weighs a heavy 695g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Set of German WW2 Kriegsmarine “Lions Head” Sword Hilt Candlesticks Here on offer is an excellent set of German WW2 sword hilt candlesticks, which take the form of the hilts from a standard \"Lion\'s Head\" style of officer\'s sword. I believe this type where used on board Kriegsmarine ships and traditionally one stick would hold a green candle, while the other a red one, representing the standard colours for starboard (green) and port (red), and on the officer\'s table they would be properly oriented with respect to the ship. The castings don’t seem to be the same quality casting as would have been used on actual swords, they are still very nice, made from a cast brass alloy, and heavily gilt, most of which is remaining. Both have the proper wire wrapped white celluloid covered grips, as used by the Kriegsmarine. One of the grips has a hairline crack, as can be seen in my photos, but that is the only damage that they have. Each \"hilt\" is mounted on a nickel-plated domed steel base, and attached to the bottom using round split bolts. The \"Blade\" of each is a short steel bar, the tang of which terminates in a nickel-plated candle socket at the top. The \"P\" guards on both are decorated with the typical \"Oak Leaf and Acorn\" motif, which is on both grip ferrules as well. The grip back straps are a nice floral motif, and both lion\'s heads are finely executed and both still retain their red glass eyes. The crossguards are decorated with the standard spread wing NDSAP Eagle over a Swastika. A similar example of these candlesticks is shown on page 202, Vol. V of Thomas Johnson’s excellent book, Collecting The Edged Weapons of the Third Reich Volume V. These make a stunning display set and would make a great addition to any WW2 German Militaria collection. Each candlestick measures 8.5” (21.6cm) high and the circular base is 4.5” (11.4cm) diameter. They each weigh about 580g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Set of Six Hand Painted Porcelain French Napoleonic War Period Military Figures Here on offer is a great set of six hand painted porcelain French soldiers dressed in uniforms from the Napoleonic Wars. I believe they where made in the 1960’s, possibly in France or Japan and three have a makers symbol of a Crown above the letter ‘S’ on their base, which I can\'t trace. Each of the figures is approximately 8” (22cm) tall and they are in excellent condition apart from the Officier des Hussards, which has been professionally repaired around his waist and right arm. It still displays perfectly well. Please see my pictures. The six figures are each individually labelled on the front as follows: Officier de Cavalerie Officier des Hussards Grenadier de la Garde Soldat d\'infanterie Officier des Chasseurs Maréchal de I\'Empire These make a great display group for any Napoleonic military period collector and are hard to find in a full set of six figures. Combined they weigh approximately 1.8kg. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Signed Portrait of a WW2 British Officer in Uniform – Italy 1944 Here on offer is a fine portrait of a British military officer in uniform, with his pipe! The portrait has been painted using oils on a wooden board and is signed in the lower left hand corner: H. MANSFIELD – PROFFITT ITALY 44 I assume the officer’s name is H. Mansfield or H. Mansfield – Proffitt? I have done some basic research, but can’t find any reference to him. Clearly it warrants further in-depth researching. It seems the officer is wearing the medal ribbon brooch bar for the Africa Star war medal with a silver rosette, above his left breast pocket. A rosette was awarded if you qualified for the 1st Army Bar, 8th Army Bar, North Africa Bar or a combination of these bars. Only one rosette would be awarded regardless of whether more than one were awarded. It is in excellent condition but there is some slight paint loss in a couple of areas on the painting. Please see my photos. The picture has been mounted in an original period dark wood open frame. The frame measures 15.4” (39cm) by 10.4” (26.5cm) and weighs 575g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Signed Vintage Japanese Satsuma Ceramic Bowl with a Hand Painted Geisha Girl Design Here on offer is a beautiful vintage Japanese Satsuma ceramic bowl with a hand painted geisha girl design inside the bowl. The bowl is in excellent undamaged condition and just shows some slight wear to the gold paint on the top rim. On the base it has the artists or makers name in red ink with the word FOREIGN in gold lettering. It measures 5” (12.7cm) diameter and is 2.2” (5.5cm) tall. It weighs 225g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thanks for taking the time to look.

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Silver King George V Coronation Medal - 22nd June 1911 with Case Here on offer is a 1911 sterling silver King George V coronation medal with a case. The King George V coronation medal was a commemorative silver medal commissioned to celebrate the coronation of King George which took place 22nd June 1911, at Westminster Addy, London. It was the first to be issued to people who were not in attendance at the coronation. For this and subsequent Coronation and Jubilee medals, the practice up until 1977 was that United Kingdom authorities decided on a total number to be produced, then allocated a proportion to each of the Commonwealth countries and Crown dependencies and possessions. The award of the medals was then at the discretion of the local government authority, who were free to decide who got a medal and why and they were unnamed. It is not known how many medals were issued The medal is circular and, on the obverse, depicts a profile of King George V and his wife Queen Mary. The reverse depicts the Royal Cypher and the inscription; ‘GEORGE V QVEEN ELIZABETH’, above the date of the coronation, 22 JUNE 1911. The ribbon suspender is a plain ring attached to the medal by a small loop that surmounts the medal. The ribbon is 32mm wide and dark blue in colour with two narrow red central stripes. This short version has a stiff back paper attached and is fixed to the inside of the case with two steel pins. The dark brown leatherette case may not be the original but seems to be a period piece? Inside it has a maroon velvet bed and silk lid lining, with the retailer’s name in gilt lettering. This example is in excellent condition, no dings, just some light scratches near the date number 22. It measures 1.26” (3.2cm) diameter and weighs 24g with the ribbon. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thank you for taking the time to look.

Silver Sea Cadet Corps National Championships Swimming Medallion by F. Phillips Aldershot Here on offer is silver Sea Cadet Corps, National Championships swimming medallion by F. Phillips of Aldershot. Presumably awarded for a swimming competition sometime between WW1 and WW2 but I can’t be certain as it’s undated. On the front, it has a detailed engraving of two swimmers in the water with another jumping into the water in the background. It is also stamped F. Phillips Aldershot, near the lower edge. On the reverse it has the Sea Cadets Corps insignia and motto, with Sea Cadet Corps National Championships, in raised lettering around the edge. I believe this impressive circular medallion has been cast from sterling silver by the famous medal maker’s, F. Phillips of Aldershot, albeit it isn’t hallmarked. This medal is truly a fine quality piece that is in beautiful condition, with some slight discolouration to the silver that would polish bright if required. It measures 1.5” (3.8cm) diameter and weighs 26g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thank you for taking the time to look.

Silver Watch Fob \"Racing Pigeon Award\" to H. Cockerham made by James Fenton & Co. 1950 Here on offer is a fine quality, shield shaped English solid silver watch fob/pendant with a circular cartouche pigeon emblem. The front has an ornate silver edge, embossed around a large central image of a racing pigeon. The rear has the following name and date engraved on it: H. COCKERHAM 1950 There is also a full set of English hallmarks and a maker’s mark. The maker’s mark is “J.F” which relates to: James Fenton & Co. of Great Hampton Street, Birmingham. The hallmarks indicate it was assayed in Birmingham in 1950, date letter “A”. Overall this fob is in truly excellent condition and comes with a red leathered case that has a maker/distributor’s name inside: J.Daffern & Co., of 101 Hatton Garden, London E.C. The fob measures 1.75” (4.5cm) to top of the suspension ring and weighs 9.2g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Small Antique Cold Painted Bronze “Birds Nest” Lidded Desk Inkwell c1880 Here on offer is a really sweet, small antique cold painted bronze “birds’ nest” lidded desk inkwell, circa 1880. This beautiful small inkwell cast in bronze, depicts a birds’ nest with three white painted eggs on the top/lid. It shows fine detailing of brown painted grasses and straw that make up the body of the nest, with some small painted branches around the outside. The lid with the eggs hinges up to give access to the sealed inkwell and the way the lid fits into the recess, I don’t think it ever had a liner. Overall, it is in great condition, with just a small section of branch missing at the front and some paint ships as can be seen in my photos. There are no maker’s marks that I can see, but it looks to be possibly Austrian. It measures 1.3” (3.3cm) high, 1.7” (4.3cm) diameter and weighs 90g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Small Antique Leather Covered “Lead” Cosh with Strap Here on offer is a fine example of a small and very heavy, antique leather covered cosh with a leather strap. I think this is a 19th century piece, being made from a flexible spring shaft with a solid lead bulbus end that is tightly encased in a fine quality stitched leather. It is a long version and was probably used by the police force of that period. The terms cosh, blackjack and sap refer to any of several short, easily concealed club weapons consisting of a dense (often lead) weight attached to the end of a short shaft, used as a bludgeon. Coshes were popular among law enforcement agencies for a time due to their low profile, small size, and usability at very close range, such as when grappling with a suspect. Besides the head, they were also used on the elbows, wrists, shins, collarbone, and groin. In the early days of use, they were favoured for their ability to stun or knock a suspect unconscious with a blow to the head. It measures 9” (23cm) long (excluding the strap) and weighs a heavy 375g. The cosh is in great condition for its age with all the stitching still in place. The strap and leather covering are dry and there are some cracks to the leather in the centre of the shaft where it flexes. In my opinion that means it should be just used as a display piece as any additional flexing will cause more cracking of the leather. There are also some dark patches of staining to the leather, but I don’t know what caused these and not sure I want to know! Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Small Antique Scottish Rams Horn Snuff Mull with Silver Fittings and Initialled Plaque “HM” c1860 Here on offer is a small antique Scottish rams horn snuff mull with silver fittings (tests as 925 silver) and engraved with the initials, “HM” on a tiny silver plaque on the top of the lid, circa 1860. The lid still retains the cork seal on the inside and open and closes as it should, it is just not an airtight seal anymore, as you would expect with an antique period piece. The curled horn is in excellent condition, there is just a small chip to the edge of the lid, as shown in my photos. It measures 2” (5.2cm) wide, 1.3” (3.3cm) deep at the top and 1.7” (4.3cm) high. It weighs 28g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Small Antique Victorian Hallmarked Silver Perfume Bottle by Charles May – 1893 Here on offer is a small antique hallmarked silver perfume or scent bottle with hinged lid by Charles May, assayed in Birmingham in 1893. It has an elaborate floral repousse decoration to both body and lid. It has a perfect glass interior and still has its original tight-fitting glass stopper. It is in excellent condition with just minimal wear to the raised surfaces and the hinged lid works and fits tightly. There is a tiny chip to the very top of the glass stopper which is hard to see in the photos. On the outer edge of the lip, it is stamped with the maker’s mark, CM and a full set of English silver hallmarks. These are; the lion passant denoting English silver, the anchor, indicating it was assayed in Birmingham and the date letter t for 1893. The makers mark CM refers to the silversmith, Charles May, of Victoria Park Road, Hackney, London. There is also the lion passant and date letter t, stamped on the circular base. It measures 2.25” (5.7cm) high by 1.3” (3.2cm) diameter and weighs 63g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Many thanks for taking the time to look.

Small Carved Wooden WW1 Officer’s Cap Snuff or Trinket Box - POW Treen Here on offer is a wonderful example of a small carved wooden snuff or trinket box, made in image of a WW1 Officers Cap. It has been hand carved from a branch of light-coloured wood, possibly sycamore. The carver has managed to use the centre of the branch, with its beautiful growth rings, as the centre of the cap. I have seen other examples of items made with this type of wood that where actually WW1 prisoner of war (POW) made pieces. Unfortunately, this piece is not signed or dated but could possibly be a WW1 POW made piece? The top of the cap just lifts off to reveal the inertia but it doesn’t have an airtight seal so given this fact and the shape of the cap, if it was used for snuff, it would be a desk or table snuff box, not a pocket version. It is in excellent condition with a small natural crack to the lid and a small old repair to the inner rim, where a couple of small sections have been glued back in place at some point in its life. The top of the cap measures 1.9” (4.8cm) diameter and it weighs 10g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Small collection of BOAC Smoking Related Memorabilia from the 1970’s Here on offer is a small collection of three items of BOAC smoking related memorabilia from the 1970’s. The collection consists of a bakelite gas table lighter made in England by POPPELL, that is 3.5” (9cm) high. It is in excellent condition although untested, it comes with any gas or flint to comply with shipping regulations. Next is a blue anodised aluminium circular ashtray, with the BOAC Speedbird logo and the words: ALL OVER THE WORLD BOAC TAKES GOOD CARE OF YOU It is in excellent condition with just some minor dings and scratches to the finish. The ashtray measures 5” (12.6cm) diameter at the base. Finally there is a thin plastic MANIKIN cigar box, that used to hold 40 cigars and states it’s specially packed for BOAC in gold lettering. There is also the name J R Freeman & Son Ltd on the top of the box, who are famous cigar makers. It is a very thin box and I am surprised it has survived this long. It has some overall scratches to the finish and a small hairline crack at the back of the lid. It measures 5.9” (15cm) by 3.5” (9cm) by 1.5” (3.8cm). Combined they weigh 275g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Small Commemorative Silver Medal for The Battle of Jutland – 1916 - by Spink & Son Here on offer is small commemorative silver medal for The Battle of Jutland – 1916 - by Spink & Son, London. The medal has been cast in sterling silver and the obverse presents two crossed flags of the White Ensign and the Union Jack with a trident in the middle, surrounded by the inscription: TO THE GLORIOUS MEMORY OF THOSE WHO FELL THAT DAY On the reverse it depicts a laurel wreath with an interior inscription reading: MAY 31, 1916 THE GERMAN FLEET ATTACKED OFF THE COAST OF JUTLAND AND DRIVEN BACK INTO PORT WITH HEAVY LOSS. ADMIRAL SIR JOHN JELLICOE COMMANDER IN CHIEF. VICE ADMIRAL SIR DAVID BEATTY COMMANDING BATTLE CRUISIER FLEET. It is also marked in small letters, SPINK & SON 1916 at the 6 o’clock position On the top edge, near integral loop, it is stamped SILVER. It is in great condition, with some slight age wear to the raised lettering. It measures 0.9” (2.2cm) diameter and weighs 7g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Small Nazi Party Sterling Silver & Blue Enamel Swastika Pendant Charm Here on offer is a fine Nazi Party sterling silver and blue enamel Swastika pendant charm. The small silver swastika symbol has been inset with blue enamel on the front. It still retains its original suspension loop and is in excellent condition. On the reverse it has been stamped with the words: STERLING SILVER The Nazi Party officially started back in 1920 and this piece may well have been an item specially made in England a party member or even possibly made for a member of the British Fascist’s (BF) founded in 1923 as the British Fascisti by Rotha Lintorn-Orman, one of the very few women to ever lead an avowedly fascist movement. Initially they had only a limited political platform but supported Italian fascism from 1931 to their demise in 1936. The pendant charm measures 0.5” (1.1cm) square and weighs 0.7g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Delivery Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Small Oval Wooden Frame made from wood of RMS Mauretania with image of the Liner leaving Port Here on offer is a small oval wooden frame that I believe was made from wood recovered from RMS Mauretania when she was broken up in 1935. Fitted to the front is the printed image of the passenger liner leaving port, which is the same image I have seen on postcards of this period. On the back is a very small section of an old printed label that just has the first four letters (MAUR) of Mauretania. RMS Mauretania was a transatlantic passenger liner of the Cunard Line, called the “Grand Old Lady of the Atlantic.” It was launched in 1906 and made its maiden voyage in 1907; thereafter, it held the Atlantic Blue Riband for speed until 1929, challenged only by its sister ship, the Lusitania (sunk by a German submarine on May 7, 1915). During WW1 the Mauretania worked as a transport and hospital ship. During its long career the ship made 269 double crossings of the Atlantic, exclusive of war work. Its last crossing was made in 1934, and it was broken up in 1935. The wooden frame is in excellent condition but the image on the front shows age wearing and scuffmarks to its finish. Please see my photos. This is a great piece of British Nautical memorabilia from the era of grand luxury sea travel. The frame measures 4.75” (12cm) by 3” (7.7cm) and weighs 53g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Small Sterling Silver Boxing Medal or Fob - Winner Team Novices Championship 1922 - 1st (Depot) Tank Battalion Here on offer is an inter-wars period, small sterling silver boxing medal or fob, awarded to the Winner Team Novices Championship in 1922, which I believe was the 1st (Depot) Tank Battalion. This small medal or fob came with its larger medal, listed as item No.51279. This example was probably they type that was given to all the winning team members, The 1st (Depot) Battalion only formed after the end of WW1 and had a short existence being renamed the Royal Tank Corps Depot in 1925. The circular medal has been made from sterling silver and the front depicts, in relief, the scene of two men boxing. The reverse is engraved with the words: WINNING TEAM NOVICES CHAMPIONSHIP 1922. It is also stamped “STERLING” for 925 grade sterling silver and has a maker’s mark of M & B set in an oval. This relates to the well-known jewellers and medallists, Marples & Beasley, of Albion Street, Birmingham. Even the medal suspension ring is stamped with the English Lion mark, denoting 925 grade, English silver. This medal is truly a fine quality piece that is in beautiful condition, with no damage that I can see. It measures 1” (2.6cm) diameter and weighs 9g. Some related history: 1st Royal Tank Regiment The 1914 - 1918 WAR A Company, Heavy Branch Machine Gun Corps, the forerunner of the First, was formed under Major C M Tippetts, South Wales Borderers, at Elvesdon, Norfolk and moved under his command to France in October 1916. At the end of the year the expanded Company became \'A\' Battalion. For his gallantry at Ypres in October 1917 Captain C Robertson was posthumously awarded the first Victoria Cross for the Tank Corps. In the following month the Battalion took part in the Battle of Cambrai with the other eight original Battalions of the Corps, and Captain R Wain won the Battalion\'s second Victoria Cross. On 24 April 1918 the victor of the first tank versus tank engagement at Cachy was Lieutenant F Mitchell\'s tank No 1 of A Company. Later in the year on 8 August the Battalion took part in the Battle of Amiens in which over 600 tanks were involved and during which an advance of up to 20 miles was achieved. Unfortunately, the cost to the Battalion was high; nine out of ten tanks in \'A\' Company of the Battalion were destroyed. Between the Wars After the Armistice the Battalion moved to Bovington to become the 1st (Depot) Battalion which was renamed the Royal Tank Corps Depot in 1925. It was not until April 1934 that the 1st (Light) Battalion re-appeared at Perham Down as part of the 1st Tank Brigade. It was equipped with Vickers Light Tanks and had the role of reconnaissance. 18 months later it was rushed out to Egypt to reinforce the garrison at the time of the Italian invasion of Abyssinia. It returned to Perham Down after a year but in March 1938 moved again to Egypt to be part of the Mobile Division, the forerunners of the 7th Armoured Brigade. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thank you for taking the time to look.

Small Version of a British 1899-1900 Transvaal War (Boer War) National Commemorative Medal Here on offer is a small version of a British 1899-1900 Transvaal War (Boer War) National Commemorative Medal. This medal is the silver plated bronze version and shows some loss of plating on both sides and wear to its raised surfaces. The sentiment in Britain at the outset of the South African War was strongly in favour of the military action. Thousands of young men volunteered for service to “Queen and Empire”. Charities were set up to assist them and their families. The proceeds from the sale of this medal went to Daily Mail for the Kipling Poem War Fund which is reported to have received 70,000 pounds sterling in fourteen weeks. On the front is the image of a British soldier which is from the illustration by Richard Caton Woodville, Jr. (1856-1927) known as the “Gentleman in Kharki”. He is shown with rifle at the ready standing on rocky ground, head bandaged and helmet at his feet. To his right is “1899- / 1900” and around the inner edge is “THE NATIONAL COMMEMORATIVE MEDAL”. On the reverse it depicts a flagpole with the Union flag wrapped around an ear of wheat entwined with the national flowers of England (rose), Scotland (thistle) and Ireland (shamrock). IN raised text it reads: “THIS / MEDAL COM- / MEMORATES THE / MAGNIFICENT / RESPONSE OF / BRITAIN’S SONS / TO THE EMPIRE’S / CALL TO ARMS! / TRANSVAAL / WAR / 1899-1900”. Above and to the left: “THE QUEEN GOD BLESS HER” and below: “DAILY MAIL KIPLING POEM”. The maker’s name SPINK & SON, is shown as “S & S” in small letters close to the rim on the left. There is a small loop attached to the top edge. It measures 0.9” (2.2cm) diameter and weighs 5.1g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched.

Small Vintage Syrian Jambiya Ornate Brass and Horn Fighting Knife Here on offer is a fine example of what I believe is a small vintage Syrian fighting knife, known as a Jambiya. I think these examples where made for the souvenir market over 50 years ago now, but actually make great display pieces and are becoming collectable in their own right. The main body of the knife and scabbard are made from ornately decorated sold brass. The handle has natural horn grip-plates on either side that are held in place by a brass rivet and oval stud. The 4.25” long curved gilt finished steel blade is decorated on both sides with a scroll design. There are also crudely cut blood groves set on both sides. The curved brass scabbard has the carved image on both sides, of an early Arabic warrior with sword in hand and carrying a knife. It also has a brass ring fitted to both edges of the scabbard at the top, to feed a retaining belt/sash through. The knife in its scabbard measures 8.5” (21.5cm) long and weighs 215g. The knife is in overall excellent condition and has a nice aged patina finish to the brass. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Small WW1 Carved Oak Picture Frame with Photo of British Soldier Here on offer is a small WW1 carved oak picture frame with photo of British soldier This hexagonal oak frame has been skilfully hand carved in relief on the front with stemmed flowers. In the centre is a domed glass covered round sepia photo of an impressive British soldier in uniform, with a full handlebar mustache. I just can’t make out the cap badge enough to identify the regiment he served in during WW1. On the top of the frame is an original but slightly rusty, loop and ring to enable it to be hung on a wall. The photo is held securely in place with a sprung metal ring and wooden wedge. So I haven’t been able to remove the photo to see if there is a name/regiment written on the back? It measures 4” (10.2cm) across the flats and is 0.75” (1.8cm) deep. It weighs 81g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Small WW1 Souvenir Bead and Sequin Coin Purse Depicting Union Jack and Belgium Flag Here on offer is a small WW1 souvenir bead and sequin coin purse depicting the Union Jack and Belgium tri-coloured flag on both sides. The purse has fine swirling silver bead work on both sides that looks to be all in place. Each side also depicts the Union Jack and Belgium flag with their flag poles crossed. The beadwork is then edged in white tubular beads and sequins. Inside it has a light blue silk lining and at the top is a working metal zip fastener that is interestingly made by “RITSCH”, who where a German zip manufacturer! It is in excellent condition and doesn’t look like it has ever been used. The purse measures 4” (10cm) by 3.25” (8.3cm) and weighs 35g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thanks for taking the time to look.

Solid Brass Nautical ‘BRITAINS PRIDE’ Sailor Figure Doorstop - Harbour Post Here on offer is an excellent example of a solid brass nautical, ‘BRITAINS PRIDE’ sailor figure doorstop. It is difficult to age but the casting looks to be old and I know of others that show a Registered Design number 320316, which dates to 1898. The Sailor is posed leaning on a harbour tie post and he seems to be holding a telescope. Across the plinth bottom it says: BRITAINS PRIDE This example is in beautiful polished condition and is a collectable piece of brass that can still be used as a doorstop today. It measures 11” (28cm) high and 5.25” (13.3cm) wide at the base. It does weigh a heavy 1.1Kg. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Solid Brass Nautical ‘BRITAINS PRIDE’ Sailor Figure Doorstop – Ships Wheel Here on offer is an excellent example of a solid brass nautical, ‘BRITAINS PRIDE’ sailor figure doorstop. It is difficult to age but the casting looks to be old and I know of others that show a Registered Design number 320316, which dates to 1898. The Sailor is posed leaning on a ships wheel, clutching his cutlass in its scabbard. Across the plinth bottom it says: BRITAINS PRIDE This example is in beautiful polished condition and is a collectable piece of brass that can still be used as a doorstop today. It measures 11” (28cm) high and 5.25” (13.3cm) wide at the base. It does weigh a heavy 1.2Kg. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Solid Silver 1911 George V – Metropolitan Police Coronation Medal to PC W.ELVIN Here on offer is an original sterling silver 1911 George V - Metropolitan Police Coronation Medal with its original ribbon and pin bar. It was presented to PC W.ELVIN and his details are stamped on the lower rim. The Police Coronation Medal was sanctioned in 1911 as an award to policemen, members of ambulance units, firemen and Royal Parks' staff on duty during the official celebrations of the coronation of King George V that took place during 1911. The medal has been cast from sterling silver and was designed by the Australian sculptor Sir Bertram McKennal. Several service organisations qualified, with the name of the organisation shown on the reverse of the medal. A total of 31,822 medals were awarded: Metropolitan Police 19,783 Scottish Police 2,800 St John Ambulance Brigade 2,755 County and Borough Police 2,565 City of London Police 1,400 London Fire Brigade 1,374 Royal Irish Constabulary 585 St Andrew’s Ambulance Corps 310 Police Ambulance Service 130 Royal Parks 120 The medal itself has the following detailing: On the obverse: A crowned left-facing bust of King George V with the inscription GEORGIVS V REX ET IND: IMP:. On the reverse: The Imperial Crown with an ornate surround, with the inscription CORONATION 1911 below and METROPOLITAN POLICE above. The ribbon is 1.25 inches (32 mm) wide and is red with a narrow central blue stripe, with a similar stripe towards each edge. The silver medal is in excellent condition with just some edge dings above the letters PC on the rim. The medal measures approximately 1.4” (36mm) diameter and weighs 37g with the ribbon and clasp. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Souvenir Chrome Plated H.M.S. MALAYA Stamp Book Cover c1930 Here on offer is a souvenir chrome plated H.M.S. MALAYA stamp book cover. Both covers of this hinged cover have a fine engine turned pattern, probably dating this to the 1930’s. On the front it also has the engraved word “Stamps” and the raised brass and enamel crest for H.M.S. MALAYA. Inside the cover, it has a gilt finish with slots to enable a book of stamps to be slotted into place. HMS MALAYA HMS MALAYA was a Queen Elizabeth-Class Battleship of the Royal Navy, launched in March 1915. She was named in honour of the Federated Malay States in British Malaya, whose government paid for her construction. She served active service during WW2 and was finally scrapped in 1948. The cover is in great condition with just some loss of plating to the edges. It measures 2.75” (7cm) wide by 1.9” (5cm) high and weighs 35g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition that complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Souvenir King George VI 1937 Coronation Commemorative Two-Blade Penknife by Rawson Brothers of Sheffield Here on offer is a most interesting and collectible two-blade souvenir folding pocket knife / pen knife commemorating the coronation of King George VI and his consort Queen Elizabeth, on 12th May 1937. The knife slabs seem to be made from an ivory-coloured plastic that with the graining, looks like real ivory or bone. On one slab it has been impressed with the image of a Kings and Queens crown and royal initials GR – ER. There are also the words: CORONATION SOUVENIR MAY 12 1937 Both knives are made from stainless steel and the maker’s details stamped on the ricasso of the blades: RAWSON BROTHERS SHEFFIELD Rawson Bros was at Globe Cutlery Works in Carver Street, Sheffield. As a merchant, it sold pen, pocket and sportsman’s knives, besides table and butchers’ knives, scissors, razors, files, saws, and electro-plated goods. Rawson Bros relied heavily on the export trade. Percy was said to have been the first Sheffield manufacturer to trade directly with the Far East. This is difficult to confirm, but he was certainly amongst the first. In 1870, his firm began to ship cutlery and tools to India, through London agents, and in late 1885 Percy visited India for five weeks. He spent his time ‘getting orders, and in going into the bazaars, looking at the manufacturers’ goods, and sitting with the natives’ (Sheffield Independent, 29 November 1889). The firm also developed trading links with China and Australia. It ceased trading in 1976. Both blades still have a good cutting edge but show signs of sharpening and wear commensurate with its age. This knife will make a wonderful addition to any British Royalty, Coronation, or penknife collection. One blade measures 1.5” (3.8cm) long and the other 1.25” (3.2cm). When closed, the knife measures 3” (7.6cm) and weighs 21g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Souvenir Metal Dish Commemorating the Chicago World\'s Fair 1933 - 1934 depicting Fort Dearborn Here on offer is in a souvenir metal dish commemorating the Chicago World\'s Fair held in 1933 thru 1934, depicting an image of Fort Dearborn. Fort Dearborn was featured at the 1933–1934 Chicago Century of Progress International Exposition as part of an exhibit and construction display. This highly detailed oval dish was actually made in Japan from cast antimony that has then been gilt-plated. For some reason, the raised letters MADE IN JAPAN have been removed from the back, possibly because of Japan’s involvement in WW2. On the front, it depicts a scene of Chicago’s skyline, with a Zeppelin and mono plane in flight. Below this scene is the image of Fort Dearbon. Around the edge of the dish is an ornate swirling pieced pattern, which has partly split away at the top and has been glued back in place and now seems secure. On the reverse it retains the importer’s details in raised letters: 34 A 54 N. SHURE CO. IMPORTERS CHICAGO It measures 7.5” (19cm) by 5.3” (13.5cm) and weighs 160g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thank you for taking the time to look.

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STUNNING ANTIQUE AUSTRO HUNGARIAN ST GEORGE & THE DRAGON SILVER & ENAMEL PENDANT Here on offer is a beautiful example of an antique Austro Hungarian silver and gem set St George and the Dragon pendant, with a silver ribbon brooch, circa 1870. A small silver pendant chain loops through a silver ribbon brooch hook and to the image of St George. The Dragon is then suspended below the horse by two silver chains, allowing it to hang and move freely. The loop on the back of the Dragon my have had a pearl droplet originally but this pendant was so precious to the previous owner they attached a silver safety chain, to ensure it would not get lost! The stunning handmade silver and enamel pendant shows St George, with black enamel enhancements and orange helmet with his sword drawn, astride his white enamel horse. There is also a sapphire gemstone, with a slight chip, fitted to the rear flank of the horse. Below the horse, the fierce looking blue enamel Dragon hangs upside down, claws out and mouth open! It has articulated movable wings, found on only the finest high quality examples and they are fitted with a beautiful sapphire gemstone on the front and an emerald gemstone on the reverse. I can’t see any makers marks on the pendant. To be honest the detailed 3D pendant design is as beautiful on the reverse as it is on the front! This enamel pendant is truly a work of art! Back in the 1800’s, Austria-Hungary established itself as a maker of top quality jewellery. Workshops in Austria-Hungary crafted the majority of these Renaissance and Gothic Revival pieces between 1860 and 1910. I believe this beautiful antique St. George pendant is no exception and it was made around 1870, during the Victorian period. Some background about St George and the Dragon. In English folklore, St. George slew the mighty dragon. According to legend, a dragon was terrorizing a pagan town in Libya. The locals kept throwing sheep to it to placate it, and when it still remained unsatisfied, they started sacrificing some of the citizenry. Finally, the local princess Sabra, daughter of the King, was to be thrown also to the beast, but good St. George came along, slaughtered the dragon and rescued the fair princess. At this, the townsfolk converted to Christianity. Some experts think the tale is based on the Greek myth of Perseus rescuing Andromeda from a sea monster. The pendant is in great condition with just some slight loss of enamel, please see my pictures. The large brooch measures 2.9” (7.3cm) from the top of the ribbon brooch to the suspended wing of the Dragon. St George is1.25” (3cm) wide and the Dragon is 1.3” (3.4cm) wide. It weighs a heavy 23g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Stunning Antique Silver Plated Domed Cigarette Case with Scrolling Designs and Faux Tortoiseshell Interior by J.C.Ltd Here on offer is a top quality antique silver plated domed cigarette case with scrolling designs and faux tortoiseshell interior. The case is made from a heavy gauge E.P.N.S. metal that has had a thick layer of silver plating applied. Each of the case covers are slightly domed and it has smooth rounded edges, making it a very tactile piece to hold and use. The outside of the case has a beautiful scrolling leaf pattern all over and plain edges to the front and back lids. On the front lid at the top is a circular section that has been engraved in gothic text with the owner’s initials, which seem to read as: F M J The inside has beautiful faux tortoiseshell inserts in both sections of the case. There is a tiny split to the edge near the release catch that hardly notices. There are also two unusual sprung metal retaining straps, which I have not seen before in a cigarette case? Around the inner edge, there is also an English Patent No. 216419 that I believe applies to these sprung straps? Also stamped around the edge is a maker’s mark: (J.C.Ltd) and E.P.N.S. along with MADE IN ENGLAND I believe the case was made in Birmingham, England, by the silversmith J. Collyer Ltd in the early 1900’s. The side release button and strong hinge are in perfect working order, and the case closes with almost an airtight seal. This is a fine quality case with no wear or damage to the plating or case itself. It measures 3.5” (8.9cm) by 3” (7.7cm) and 0.75” (1.9cm) thick, weighing a heavy 115g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thanks for taking the time to look.

Stunning Antique Victorian Mahogany Striped Wooden Page-Turner with Hallmarked Silver Fittings 1893 Here on offer is a beautiful example of an antique Victorian hard wood page-turner with hallmarked silver fittings dating to 1893. The page turner measures an impressive 17.75” long and is shaped in the form of a long wooden knife with tapering blade edge. The wood appears to be a hard African “tiger striped” mahogany and has a stunning pattern. The handle section is topped with a beautifully hand embossed, scrolled silver hallmarked cap and at the lower end a silver belt and buckle. The silver cap is stamped with a makers mark and a full set of English hallmarks. The hallmarks show the Lion Passant for English sterling silver (925), the Lion head for the London assay office and the date letter “S” for the year 1893. The maker mark is “SAL”, which unfortunately I can’t find any reference to on the usual reference sites? This may well be one of the many provincial silversmiths that existed in the Victorian period? Whoever the maker was they where indeed very skilled silversmiths. The page-turner measures 17.75” (45cm) long and at its widest point is 1.2” (3cm) wide. It weighs 105g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Stunning Art Deco 18ct Gold ROLEX Slim Line Cased - Open Faced Pocket Watch circa 1925 Here on offer is a stunning Art Deco 18ct gold genuine ROLEX slim-line cased, open-faced pocket watch, circa mid 1920’s. The watch is stem wound set and has a good spring and balance. It is working and keeping good time, but has not been cleaned or serviced and so is sold with no warranty. The domed mineral watch glass is in perfect condition. It has a MINT 40mm dial face of a silvered guilloche sunburst design. The dial is signed “ROLEX, SWISS MADE” and has a distributers name: J. GRASON & SONS LEAMINGTON It has black Roman numerals, blued “fleur de lys” hands, a subsidiary seconds register and “chemin de fer” chapter ring. The movement is I believe, a 3-finger bridge movement with a lever escapement. The movement is signed “ROLEX, 15 JEWELS, SWISS MADE, TIMED 3 POSITIONS FOR ALL CLIMATES” and it is stamped with a Rolex serial number 751242, under the balance wheel. The solid 18ct gold slim-line case is by Rolex, and is 44mm diameter and about 5.5mm thick. On the reverse cover it has been professionally engraved with the letters J.R.P. and a date 4.7.29, possibly the owners initials and birthday? There is a tiny dent to the edge in the 5 o’clock position. Inside the rear cover it is marked with the details: ROLEX, 7 WORLD’S RECORDS, GOLD MEDAL GENEVA-SUISSE Then it has the Glasgow import mark (double inverted “F”s) and the date letter “C” for the year 1925. Below this is the stamp for 18ct gold, 18 .75, RWC Ltd in an oval and the case serial number 1000104. There are also a few jewellers servicing references scratched into the cover. The gold watch frame is also stamped with the number 40 and 18 .75 for 18ct gold, as is the D shaped pendant bow at the top. The watch measures 44mm diameter and weighs 45g. This watch is in mint condition apart from the tiny edge dent to the rear cover. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Many thanks for taking the time to look.

Stunning Example of a Large Handmade Brass Napoleonic Field Cannon & Limber Here on offer is a beautiful example of a very large hand made model of solid brass Napoleonic field cannon with its attachable limber carriage. I am selling this fine example on behalf of a truly talented model maker, who crafted this example over 40 years ago. It is based on a Napoleonic field cannon from the Battle of Waterloo period circa 1815. It has been handmade entirely from solid brass and even the cannon frame has been hand filled to produce a wood grain finish. The large spoked wheels all rotate and are held in place by removable axle pins. The cannon itself comes with two buckets and a ramrod. The adjustable barrel screw mechanism works to alter the firing elevation angle of the cannon. The limber has two lidded ammunition containers that both hinge open as shown in my photos. With the limber connected they measure a combined length of 28” (71cm). The cannon measures 14” (36cm) long and is 8.6” (22cm) wide and has a barrel length of 9” (23cm). The limber measures 15” (38cm) long and 8.6” (22cm) wide. Each wheel is 6” (15.3cm) diameter. The combined weight of the cannon and limber is a very heavy 9.7Kg. Additional photos are available if required, upon request. It can be collected from a location in Cornwall or shipping can be arranged at the most cost effective price. It makes a really impressive centrepiece for any military display. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Delivery Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Stunning Large Hand Carved Set of “Bear Head” Finnish Puukko Knifes by T.W.R. Here on offer is a large and beautiful hand carved set of “Bear Head” Finnish Puukko knives, in their carved wooden sheath. The set consists of TWO knives, one large and one small, that have carved wooden handles that depict bears heads as the pommels. Both knives have polished brass bolsters that connect what I believe are carbon steel blades that are the type as produced during WW2? Both blades have a blood grove on both sides and on the front the large one is engraved the words: MADE IN FINLAND With some ornate engraved scrollwork at either side of the words. The small blade has the word: SUOMI Suomi translates to FINLAND again with ornate engraved scrollwork at either side of the word. Both blades still retain a sharp edge with no nicks or signs of sharpening. Each blade does have some very light “worm pattern” pitting/greying to its finish as can be seen in my photos, but the finish is beautifully smooth. The one piece carved wooden sheath holds both knives and has been beautifully carved with a deer or horned mountain ram design on the front. The sides have a speckled design with “V’s” in relief near the top. The back has also been worked with a bark pattern to the lower section. At the top is the remains of the original leather belt loop, which is attached with a small metal plate and 2 screws. Also on the back are the carver\'s initials in ink, which I think read as T.W.R. who I can’t trace. Below these also in ink, is the word: SUOMI. All the wood seems to have a very light lacquer or varnish to the finish, which gives it a lovely sheen. The sheath is in excellent condition with just a fine hairline crack (about 2.5” long) on the front right hand side near where the small knife fits. Some information about the Puukko knife. The Puukko is a Finnish knife and the name lends itself to the Finnish word “Puukotta,” which means “to stab/knife.” The prefix, “Puu” means “wood” in Finnish. The design of the Puukko is attributed to the indigenous Sami people, who created several knives to use for day to day tasks; the Puukko was the smaller option, used to skin fish or animals. Although historical records vary, the Puukko dates back about 1000 years. Both men and women carried Puukko’s, although the sizes change depending on the person, as the Puukko handle is meant to fit the hand size of the user. By WW2 a large number of Puukko-knife designs that where individual to a certain manufacturer or manufacturers of certain geographical area, had become available from multitude of factories and smaller scale manufacturers spread all over Finland. What can be noted is, that during the war soldiers apparently had certain tendency of favouring Puukko-knives with longer blade than typical – presumably because longer blade made knife better suited to be used as a weapon in hand-to-hand combat. Especially during long trench war period of Continuation War making trench-art items developed into such a widespread hobby among Finnish Army, that it reached almost industrial scale. Besides the Puukko knife being the most common tool for trench art, it also become with one of the most common trench war items to be made by soldiers. These trench art Puukko knives and their sheaths tended to be more lavish and decorative than the everyday Puukko knives that most of soldiers otherwise carried with them. This rare and unusual knife set is in excellent original condition and I can only find another like it on the internet which is nearly twice the price and not in such good condition! The large blade measures 5.75” (14.6cm) and the knife itself is 11.25” (28.5cm) long. The small blade measures 2.75” (7cm) and the knife itself is 5.9” (15cm) long. Inserted in the scabbard the set measures 12” (30.5cm) long. The set weighs 220g in total. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thank you for taking the time to look.

Stunning large WW1 Period Trench Art Letter Opener with a Scimitar Shaped Brass Blade & Beautiful Layered Handle Here on offer is stunning large WW1 period Trench Art letter opener, with a scimitar shaped brass blade and layered handle. This letter opener came in an old tin, with a collection of WW1 items that included a shoe lace puller with the same style handle and some WW1 service medals. The impressive unmarked polished brass blade is securely fixed to the handle by two brass rivets that pass through the blade tang. The beautiful handle has been made from thin 4mm circular sections of aluminium, brass along with black and red Bakelite. These are securely held in place by a domed brass pommel. It is in excellent condition with just some minor age pitting to some of the aluminium finish. This really is an impressive piece of WW1 trench art that can still be used today. It measures 10.6” (27cm) long, end to end and the brass blade is 6.75” (17.2cm) long. It weighs 165g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thanks for taking the time to look.

Stunning Near Mint WW2 German Army Dagger with Dark Orange Grip by CARL EICKHORN Here on offer is possibly the best example of an Eickhorn dagger that I have had the privilege offer. The dagger is in stunning near mint condition with a thick silver-plating finish to all the mounts and fittings, including the scabbard. There is just the smallest area of plating loss on the scabbard, where the suspension rings have rubbed against the edge over the years of usage. The 12 oak leaf pattern Pommel is in mint condition, showing quality hand finishing to the oak leaves. The grip is beautiful deep orange solid trolon/celluloid type, in mint condition, no cracks or chips to the finish. The spread winged Army Eagle crossguard retains all its crisp detailing and no loss of plating. The reverse is smooth and still has all its plating in place. The ferrule has the finely detailed oak leaf design. The blade is just stunning and still retains its original cross graining. It measures 10.25” (26cm) in length and is in truly mint condition. The blade is complete with its dark brown leather scabbard buffer pad. On the reverse it has a clear etched EICKHORN ‘Seated Squirrel with Sword’ maker’s trademark that was used between 1935 and 1941. The silver-plated metal scabbard is dent free and again in near mint condition, apart from the small loss of plating where the suspension rings have rubbed on the scabbard edge. The throat is held in place by one round-headed screw on the reverse. The Dagger in the scabbard measures a total of 15.75” (40cm) long and weighs 350g. Not a cheap dagger and I had to pay a lot for it, but try and find another of this quality and in this condition these days. It can only increase in value. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Stunning Victorian Gold Set Tiger Tooth Brooch named to LIZZIE Here on offer is stunning antique Victorian period gold set Tiger tooth brooch named to LIZZIE, circa 1880. These items were made in the mid to late 19th century, being a classic and decadent souvenir of the Raj in British India. Possibly even a hunting trophy. The more common versions were made with Tiger claws but pieces made with a mounted Tiger tooth/fang are now becoming very scarce indeed. The tooth has been professionally set into gold mounts (they test for 18ct) and on the front it has a gold ornate ribbon scroll with the name: LIZZIE I can only assume she was the lucky Victorian lady who this brooch was made for, back in the 19th century. On the reverse it still retains its original long antique pin and “C” clasp. The tooth itself is in excellent condition but does show an age crack on the front near one of the pins that retain the LIZZIE scrolling ribbon. The brooch measures 2.25” (5.8cm) long and weighs 16g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Stunning WW1 Royal Artillery Silver, Enamel and Faux Diamond Sweetheart Brooch Here on offer is a beautiful example of a WW1 period Royal Artillery silver, enamel and faux diamond Sweetheart Brooch. This fine quality silver brooch is in excellent condition and retains all the blue and red enamel to the crown and ribbons. I can’t find any maker or hallmarks but it does test positive for 925 Sterling grade silver and weighs a heavy 5.1g. On the reverse it still retains its original fixing pin and locking “C” clasp. It measures 1.25” (3.1cm) wide by 1.1” (2.8cm) high. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Stunning WW2 Italian POW Made Aluminium Trench Art Cigarette Case Egypt 1947 Here on offer is a WW2 Italian POW made aluminium Trench Art Cigarette/Sweetheart Case. I have been told that these sweetheart cigarette cases where made by Italian POW\'s captured by the British Forces in North Africa in WW2. I believe they were traded for food and cigarettes by the Italian POW’s. The POW Camp at Fayid, Egypt was one of the last camps to have its inmates repatriated in 1948. The cases where made using the aluminium frames of downed aircraft from the North African front. Each case was then individually hand engraved and therefore each one is unique! The front of this fine example has detailed pierced images of a Mosque with red and blue celluloid windows and doors, set against a blue and red sky. The back of the case has an image of Africa in the middle, against a cut out sunray, with a red and blue background. The image of Africa has the Egyptian Sphinx, a palm tree and pyramid engraved on the front. Also on the back of the case are engraved the name EYGPT and the date 1947. Inside the case it has the raised images of two touching hearts with red coloured celluloid centres, where photos could be inserted. On the other side is an saucy image of a woman laying down in lingerie! It also retains the original lugs and the elastic strap which is rare to find these days and would be used to hold the cigarettes in place. The case is opened by pressing an aluminium catch at the edge of the case, which still works perfectly as does the hinge. The case itself is in excellent condition with no cracks or splits, just a few very light surface scratches through use. The aluminium has a nice smooth feel and a shiny polished finish. It measures 5” (12.7cm) wide, 3.25” (8.3cm) high and 0.6” (1.6cm) thick. It weighs 101g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Stunning WW2 RAF Enamel “Wings” and Perspex Heart Sweetheart Brooch – Spitfire Fighter Here on offer is a beautiful hand made example of a WW2 RAF enamel wings and perspex heart shaped sweetheart brooch. My understanding is these brooches where made from the perspex canopies of damaged WW2 RAF fighter and bomber aircraft, such as Spitfires, Lancaster’s etc. The clear shaped thick Perspex Heart has an early brass and coloured enamel RAF wings emblem attached to the front, with a long pic and “C” clasp attached to the back. The emblem retains all of its original red, white and blue enamel and it has MADE IN ENGLAND in raised letters on the reverse. The entire brooch is in excellent original condition and is just a fine example of this type of WW2 sweetheart brooch, most probably a unique piece! The brooch is 1.25” (3.1cm) high and 2.1” (5.2cm) wing tip to wing tip. It weighs 10g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Stunning WW2 RAF “Wings” Perspex and Faux Diamond Sweetheart Brooch – Spitfire Fighter Here on offer is a beautiful hand made example of a WW2 RAF “WINGS” Perspex and faux diamond sweetheart brooch. My understanding is these where made from the Perspex canopies of damaged WW2 RAF fighter aircraft, Spitfires etc. The clear and hand shaped Perspex “Wings” have the RAF logo and crown painted in gold paint in the centre. There is a small hole drilled near the top of the crown that allows a period safety pin to be attached so the brooch can be securely attached to a sweetheart’s jacket or top. The “Wings” are attached by two small metal loops to a triangular shaped clear Perspex droplet, which has been set in its lower section, with a lovely faux diamond stone. The entire brooch is in excellent original condition and is just a fine example of this type of WW2 sweetheart brooch, most probably a unique piece! The Brooch is 3.25” (8.4cm) long, including the pin and 2.5” (6.4cm) wing tip to wing tip. It weighs 6.1g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Stunning WW2 Royal Army Service Corps Silver, Enamel and Faux Diamond Sweetheart Brooch Here on offer is a beautiful example of a WW2 period Royal Army Service Corps silver, enamel and faux diamond Sweetheart Brooch. This fine quality silver brooch is in excellent condition and retains nearly all the green, blue and red enamel, there are just a couple of tiny chips missing. The front displays the unique logo emblem and motto for the Royal Army Service Corps and displays the George the VI cypher. The edges of the starburst pattern, are set with small faux diamonds, that are still all in place. I can’t find any maker or hallmarks but it does test positive for 925 Sterling grade silver and weighs a heavy 13.2g. On the reverse it still retains its original fixing pin and “C” clasp. It comes with a period brown leather covered jewellers case, that has their name inside the lid: E.T. BIGGS & SONS Ltd. 32 High Street Maidenhead The brooch measures 1.3” (3.5cm) wide by 1.3” (3.5cm) high. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Stunning WW2 Royal Engineers Silver and Faux Diamond Sweetheart Brooch Here on offer is a beautiful example of a WW2 Royal Engineers Silver and Faux Diamond Sweetheart Brooch. This fine quality silver brooch is in excellent condition and retains nearly all the blue enamel to the George VI badge. All the faux diamond stones appear to be in place, this is just a beautifully professionally made piece. I can’t find any hallmarks but it does test positive for 925 Sterling grade silver and weighs a heavy 6.4g. On the reverse is the maker mark which looks like SCR and it still retains its original fixing pin and “C” clasp. It measures 0.9” (2.3cm) wide by 1.1” (2.8cm) high and weighs 6.4g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Superb WW2 RAF Sterling Silver “Wings” Sweetheart Brooch Here on offer is a beautiful example of an RAF sterling silver “Wings” sweetheart brooch from early WW2 or possibly late the WW1 period. It consists of a Kings Crown set above the letters, RAF and detailed spread feathered wings, all made from solid sterling silver. On the back of the brooch, it is stamped with the words: STERLING SILVER and it still has it’s original long brooch pin and ‘C’ clip. The brooch is in excellent condition as can be seen in the photos. The brooch measures 2.5” (6.3cm) wide and weighs 6.8g. This is a great opportunity to obtain a rare example of an early WW2 or late WW1 RAF sweetheart brooch, which can only increase in value. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thanks for taking the time to look.

Taxidermy of a Professionally Mounted and Framed Fox Skull Here on offer is a great example of taxidermy that shows a professionally mounted and framed Fox Skull, possible a red fox. The skull has been cut in half down the centre and mounted into a sealed glass fronted ‘shadow box’. The frame is finished in a wonderful antique gilt finish and is in excellent condition and has a brass wall fixing on the back. The frame measures 10.5” (26.7cm) by 8.5” (21.5cm) and is 2.75” (7cm) deep. It weighs 770g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Teak Barrel Match Holder Made From - HMS CORNWALL - Launched in 1815 Here on offer is a GENUINE piece of timber from HMS CORNWALL made into a ribbed barrel shaped match holder. The beautifully made barrel measures 1.9” (5cm) diameter at its widest point by 2” (5cm) high. It weighs 30g. It has a quality metal plaque pinned to the front, which reads: FROM THE TIMBER OF H.M.S. CORNWALL LAUNCHED BOMBAY 1815 Some history relating to this great ship follows: HMS CORNWALL HMS Cornwall was built in Bombay Dockyard in 1812. She was launched in 1815 as HMS Wellesley, a 74 gun 3rd rate ship of the line. She captured Karachi for the British, and participated in the First Opium War, which resulted in Britain gaining control of Hong Kong. She saw active service in the Far East and was for a time the Flag Ship of Rear-Admiral Sir Frederick Lewis-Maitland. When she returned from this service, 27 cannon balls were found embedded in her sides. In 1868 she was rebuilt as HMS Cornwall. Later she was fitted out as a training ship and moored off Purfleet. In 1928 she was moved to Denton, below Gravesend. She was still there at the outbreak of war in 1939. In 1940 she was severely damaged by bombs during a German air-raid on London and sank; subsequently gaining the distinction of being the last British ship of the line to be sunk by enemy action, and the only one to be sunk during an air-raid. She was raised in 1944 and beached at Tilbury-Ness. The barrel is in EXCELLENT original condition. A great piece of British Shipping memorabilia! Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thanks for taking the time to look.

The Cookery And Food Association Docendo Discimus Car Badge Here on offer is an unusual example of a car badge for The Cookery and Food Association “Docendo Discimus”, circa 1960. The Cookery and Food Association (now named the Craft Guild of Chefs), I believe produced these badges in the 1960\'s. The encased circular badge appears to be a blue paper printed image of wild boars either side of an oval crest which has a crown on the top. The Latin inscription “Docendo Discimus” translates to; ”by teaching we learn”. The paper badge shows signs of staining, creasing and the lower edge seems to have suffered some water damage, at some point in its life. The front of the badge has a thick clear plastic dome cover, that is fitted nto a chrome metal disc. On the reverse there are two fixing holes that I think originally would have had a mounting plate attached. I would suggest the badge is now only suitable for displaying in the dry and not for fitting to a car. The car badge measures 3.2” (8cm) diameter and weighs 70g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

The Mond Nickel Company 25th Anniversary Medal 1925 Here on offer is a fine example of solid nickel Mond medal commemorating the company’s 25th anniversary 1900 to 1925. The mining company was formed in Canada on the 20th September 1900 and sent their nickel to their new refining plant in Clydach, Swansea, Wales. This 25th Anniversary coin/medal was produced by the Royal Mint in South Wales. On the obverse there is the image of an mischievous demon (Imp), the symbol for the element, dancing in flames tossing pellets of nickel from hand to hand. It has the latin inscription: TUM PRIMUM COGNITA PRAEPES SUBVOLAT, (Then, for the first time, a winged thing sprang aloft), in raised letters around the inner edge and PM, for the artist, Precy Metcalfe. The reverse has the entwined image of daffodils, for Wales and maple leaves and marked P.M. Precy Metcalfe. Around the edge it has the raised letters: The Mond Nickel Company Limited 1900 – 1925. The medal itself is in excellent condition with only minor scratches. It measures 1.75” (4.5cm) diameter and weighs 44g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Many thanks for taking the time to look.

Third Reich Gilt Aluminium Navy Hangers Complete with Blue Cloth Under-Belt Here on offer is a nice matched pair of hangers that came with the blue cloth under-uniform belt, so I am selling them together. The hangers are Third Reich period and all the fittings are aluminium with a lovely bright gilt finish. There is some loss of gilt to the highlights on the lion’s faces and the sprung clips where they attach to a dagger. The buckles are a matched pair as they have the same casting mark on the reverse, of “two raised dots”. The small hanger doesn’t have the small chain and hook that is usually fitted, but as all the gilt is in place around the loop that it would have attached too, I am not sure if it ever had on fitted? The blue moiré fronts are in great condition, no fraying; just a small hole on the long strap where I think the owner has used it to shorten the strap at some point. The black velvet backing on both straps is perfect. The blue under uniform belt has one leather fixed loop and one adjustable. The belt is a little grubby in areas and the buckle is fine. The belt measures 39” (99cm) end to end. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched.

Third Reich Gilt Aluminium “Lion Face” Kriegsmarine Dagger Hangers Here on offer is a lovely pair of Third Reich gilt aluminium “Lion Face” Kriegsmarine dagger hangers that are in wonderful condition. The hangers are from the later Third Reich period and all the fittings are aluminium with a lovely gilt finish. There is very minimal loss of gilt to the highpoints on the lion’s faces. The lion’s faces are the later type and are slightly finer detailed on the short strap as apposed to the long one. There is also a maker’s logo on the inside of the small strap, as shown in my photos. Also the short hanger has the small gilt chain and hook still fitted. The dark blue moiré fronts are in mint condition, no edge fraying, or additional holes, just a cut to the fabric as explained below. The black velvet backings on both straps are also in mint condition, but there is a cut to the front of the strap on the small hanger where the sharp round edge of the top lion face has cut into the fabric, but you don't see it from the front. I only noticed it when i was looking for a maker's mark. The long strap measures 15.5” (39.4cm) clip to clip and the short strap measures 9.5” (24cm) clip to clip. They weigh 65g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched.

Third Reich Gilt Aluminium “Lion Face” Kriegsmarine Dagger Hangers Here on offer a beautiful pair of Third Reich gilt aluminium “Lion Face” Kriegsmarine dagger hangers that retain nearly all their bright gilt finish. They are in near mint condition, there is just the slightest loss of the bright gilt finish on the clips on the long strap, that means I won\'t list them as mint. My understanding is that after 1938 the standard Kriegsmarine hangers were normally made of gilded aluminium. The lion’s faces are the later type and display very finely detailed images. The short hanger has the small gilt chain and hook still fitted. The black moiré fronts are in mint condition, no edge fraying, or additional holes. The black velvet backings on both straps are also in mint condition. The long strap measures 12” (30.5cm) clip to clip and the short strap measures 9.5” (24cm) clip to clip. They weigh 110g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country

Top Quality Antique Silver and Carved MOP Folding Pocket Fruit Knife by John Yeomans Cowlishaw, Sheffield 1875 Here on offer is a top quality antique English silver and carved Mother of Pearl folding pocket fruit knife by John Yeomans Cowlishaw 1875 This beautiful knife is just in a class above the rest. It has a solid silver plain blade with a clear set of English silver hallmarks, the Lion Passant for English silver (925), Queen Victoria’s head in profile, a Lions Head for the assay office of Sheffield and the date letter “H” for the year 1875. It also shows the maker’s mark, “JYC” set in a rectangle, which relates to the top quality English knife maker and silversmith, John Yeomans Cowlishaw, of Market Street, Sheffield, England. John Yeomans Cowlishaw was related to the Mappin family through his mother Mary; he was nephew to John Newton Mappin, and was cousin to the Mappin brothers, who founded Mappin Brothers and Mappin & Webb. John Cowlishaw lived with his uncle John Newton Mappin from a young age and followed him into the family business, making silver fruit knives. Cowlishaw joined the family firm, Joseph Mappin & Son, in Pepper Alley as a pearl cutter and dealer, and by 1854 he had started his own firm in Norfolk Street making silver fruit knives and cutting mother of pearl. When John N. Mappin finally retired from pearl cutting he gave the business to Cowlishaw who combined it with his own. As the business grew, he moved into larger workshops finally working from 67 Arundel Street. After Cowlishaw’s death in 1895, his son John Edward Cowlishaw took over running the company until his retirement in 1901. The Cowlishaw name passed out of the family and was run from various different addresses in the city. By the early 1970s the company was based at Portland Works, Hill Street. The blade is in great condition but the very tip has been bent over and then straightened at some point in its life. Please see my pictures. The blade spring is still strong and it slots easily back into the handle when closed up. What makes this fruit knife stand out from the rest is the stunning carved Mother of Pearl handle. I have never seen one with a ‘diamond’ pattern carved into it, in this case on both sides of the handle. Then a tiny silver pin has been inserted into the centre of every diamond, it is truly a work of art! I have seen simpler examples of Cowlishaw’s work sell for £175 as he was considered to be the best Pearl carver in the business. This knife blade measures 2.75” (7cm) long and the handle measures 3.25” (8.5cm). So combined the knife measures 6” (15.3cm). It weighs 27g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Top Quality Victorian Three-Piece Officer’s Folding Campaign Cutlery Set by F. WEST with Silver Fork and Spoon by Robert Hutton 1873 in Leather Covered Case Here on offer is a fine quality Victorian three-piece Officer’s folding campaign cutlery set by the famous Royal appointed cutler, F. WEST, in their black leather covered case. The fork and spoon are made from hallmarked silver and both have a clear set of English silver hallmarks, the Lion Passant for English silver (925), a crown for the assay office of Sheffield and the date letter “F” for the year 1873. There is also the profile image of a young Queen Victoria, facing left. It also shows the makers mark that reads as “R H” set in an indented oval, which stands for the English silversmith: Robert Hutton for William Hutton & Son, of High Street, Sheffield. This “R H” hallmark was entered in the Sheffield Assay Office in 1866. The rounded knife blade is made from polished steel and has a maker’s name on the ricasso: F. WEST 1 St JAMES STREET Now F. WEST stands for Fitzmaurice West who established himself as a cutler and dressing case manufacturer in 1839. It is likely that West was a former employee of George Palmer, also a cutler and dressing case manufacturer, and they shared a premises based at 1 St James’s Street, London. Although Palmer continued working at this address until at least 1842, records and advertisements from 1840 show that West declared his business as ‘late Palmer’; this would indicate that although they were still sharing an address, they were now two separate businesses. West became one of the appointed manufacturers to Queen Victoria, Prince Albert, the Duchess of Kent and other members of the Royal Family. West exhibited his dressing cases, writing cases and travelling bags at the International Exhibition of 1862. Along with fellow dressing case manufacturer Charles Bazin, West was on the panel of jurors for the International Exhibition presiding over the category of ‘Dressing Cases, Despatch Boxes and Travelling Cases’. This position precluded West from having his own exhibits judged, however the following was documented in the ‘International Exhibition 1862 – Reports By The Juries On The Subjects In The Thirty-Six Classes Into Which The Exhibition Was Divided’ (Peter Le Neve FOSTER, John Frederick ISELIN (the Elder) 1863), “The Jury consider it a duty to state their opinion with respect to the collections exhibited by Mr. F. West and Messrs. M. & B. Mechi & Bazin, and to declare that, but for the exceptional and honourable position which they hold, they would have placed them in the first order of merit”. West moved his business to 2 St James’s Street, London in 1877 and later, in 1883, to 9 King Street, St James’s, London. Now regarding the knife blade, unfortunately, the upper top section of the blade with the smaller cutting edge, is now pitted and stained, probably from the acid from cutting fruit? The long blade still retains a sharp and full cutting edge and locks in place securely. The fork also has a folding steel corkscrew set into the handle, that still retains a sharp point and it locks in place securely. It does now have some light age-related pitting to the finish. All three of the handles have been made from slabs of a smooth natural material that was used on top quality items back in the Victorian period. They are held in place on the cutlery with three silver pins and are in excellent condition, with just a small section having been professionally repaired on the spoon. This set was clearly loved and kept in full working condition. All the handles have a detailed monogram in gothic font, professionally engraved into one side of the handle. It seems to read as: M I M Sadly, I have no idea who the actual owner was? All I know is apparently this set originally came with some Boer War period campaign furniture, that had already been sold when I came across this set. The knife, fork and spoon are housed for travel in its original black leather on card case, which is in great condition. This top-quality set of travel cutlery would have been useful for a serving officer during a campaign and also for field sports or picnics etc. The fork measures 7” (17.7cm) long, the knife 7.25” (18.5cm) and the spoon 7.5” (19cm) when open and the handles are 0.7” (1.7cm) wide. In the case they weigh a total of 180g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thank you for taking the time to look.

Traditional Wooden British Police Truncheon with Black Leather Carry Case c1950 Here on offer is a fine example of a vintage British Police truncheon with its original black leather carry case, circa 1950. The British Bobby (policeman) was actually created by the early Victorian Prime Minister Robert Peel (1788-1850). Initially they were known as \"Peelers\" but the term \"Bobby\" being short for Robert was soon part of the language. Here we have original British Police Truncheons (short night-sticks) well made from wood with a finger grooved hilt and leather wrist strap complete in an original dated black leather belt carrier. First introduced during the reign of Queen Victoria (1837-1901) these carriers were in use up until the late 1960s. Thereafter, truncheons were carried in a special long pocket of the uniform trousers. For more than a century and a half, the only weapon a Bobby carried was his truncheon, sadly with modern times and the rise of terrorism; firearms are now additionally issued to nearly all British police units. These very scarce leather belt carriers are made of heavy gauge quality black leather with strong stitching and some are maker marked, this example isn’t. Most where traditionally made by \"Hobson’s and Sons of London\" a company in founded in 1850 and still in existence today. These truncheons with carriers are truly a reminder of more peaceful times when the law was truly represented by the lone \"Bobby on the Beat\". This fine truncheon has the usual turned grip and long lower shaped section, without any markings or maker’s details. It is made from a very dense African dark wood or possibly lignum vita? At the top of the grip, it still also retains its original long brown leather strap, that is held in place by two steel rivets. Both the truncheon and case are in excellent/near mint condition with just very minimal light scratches near the tip of the truncheon. This set would be hard to upgrade and makes a great addition to any police collection I think this set is from the late 1950’ or early 1960’s. The truncheon itself measures 14.75” (37.5cm) long, by 1.7” (4.3cm) diameter at the wide end. With the case, it weighs a heavy 690g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Two Impressive WW1 Period Cast Iron Wall Plaques - Earl Kitchener & General Joffre Here on offer are two impressive WW1 period, cast iron oval wall plaques: one of Earl Kitchener & another of General Joffre. Their images are shown in profile with a grooved and crest patterned border. Each plaque has been cast with fine detail on the images and they have been painted black. On the back they have two raised lugs that a string has been tied between to enable them to be hung on a wall. On the reverse of the Kitchener plaque it has the full makers name and location, being Rudman, Lancey & Craven Ltd, Engineers, Taunton. England. On the Joffre plaque it just shows the maker’s initials: R.L.C and Made in England. These plaques are in excellent condition and look really impressive displayed on a wall. They each measure 7.6” (19.5cm) high by 5.6” (14.3cm) wide and weigh a heavy 740g each. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Two Inert Arden Cannon 30mm Practice Rounds from a Harrier Jump Jet, c1980 Here on offer are two inert Arden Cannon 30mm Practice rounds from a Harrier Jump Jet, circa 1980. Each round has light blue paint on the top section that help to indicate that they are “Practise” rounds. One round still has a printed label stuck to the base that reads: Arden Cannon Shell 30mm Practise Only From Harrier Vertical Take Off and Land Jet Fighter There are various ordnance markings around the lower circumference and recess of the brass shell case: On one they read as: 093A CY 88 PRAC 4Z J 30MM RG 88 On the other they are: 703 CY 81 PRAC 4Z J 30MM RG 81 The “RG XX” markings indicate that these 30mm practice rounds where manufactured by Royal Ordnance Factory (ROF), Radway Green, one in 1988 the other in 1981. The Royal Ordnance Factory (ROF), Radway Green, Cheshire, England, manufactured small arms ammunition for the British armed forces. The rounds are in excellent condition and make great display pieces. They each measure 7.9” (20cm) high and weigh a heavy 615g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thank you for taking the time to look.

Two Unusual WW1 German Officer’s Hazelnut Wood Cigar -Cigarette Holders in Original Box Here on offer are two unused hazelnut wood cigar or cigarette holders, still in their original labelled “Christmas 1917” cardboard Field Post shipping box. My understanding is that they were made by disabled German ex-service men, in hospital workshops, to be sent to the WW1 battle front as a Christmas gift in 1917. A large label originally sealed the box, but it was cut on three sides, now allowing it to “hinge” open along one of the smaller sides. The label would be filled out with: the name, division, regiment etc, for shipping purposes. This label has no writing on it, so was never actually shipped to the front. On one end it translates to, “Hospital Workshops for the care of the War victims” and on the other end, “War Christmas 1917”. On the bottom it translates to: Hazelnut Cigar and Cigarette – 1 Dozen. Given the size of the holders, I feel that only half a dozen would fit into this size box. This was probably a “common” label used different size boxes during the war. Inside it still has the old original tissue paper. The two mint, unused hazelnut wooden holders have been hand-carved with a smooth shaped mouthpiece, while still retaining the bark on the main body. The holders each measure 3” (7.7cm) long and the box is 4” (10.3cm) by 3.1” (8cm), weighing 42g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thank you for taking the time to look.

Two Vintage RAF Model Aircraft Association Championship Medals - c1966 Here on offer is are two vintage RAF Model Aircraft Association (M.A.A.) Championship medals, awarded in 1966. The RAF Model Aircraft Association has been active since 1949 encouraging participants in Model Flying events at local, Inter-Service, national and international level. Under the governance of the Directorate of RAF Sport, the RAFMAA supports Service Personnel as they compete in their chosen Model Flying discipline. This includes compliance with British Model Flying Association and CAA guidance to ensure that competition is conducted as safely as possible. Each medal appears to have been cast in brass or bronze with a silver finish. The obverse depicts a laurel wreath engraved in the centre with the words: R.A.F. M.A.A. On the reverse they are engraved with the Championship details, both where for 3rd place, one for FREE FLIGHT - OPEN GLIDER and the other for FREE FLIGHT - COUP D’HIVER. These medals are in great condition with just some light surface scratches and loss of plating to the edges. They each measure 1.5” (3.9cm) diameter and weigh 26g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thank you for taking the time to look.

U.S. Navy Submarine USS DOGFISH – SS-350 - Heavy Brass Ashtray Here on offer is a brass ashtray that relates to the U.S. Navy Balao-class submarine, USS DOGFISH – SS-350, that saw service from 1946 to 1972. I believe this heavy ashtray has ben cast brass removed from the USS DOGFISH, after on of her many refits or even possibly when she was finally scrapped. Some history about USS DOGFISH: Her keel was laid down on 22 June 1944 by the Electric Boat Company, in Groton, Connecticut. She was launched on 27 October 1945 and commissioned on 29 April 1946 with Commander T. S. Baskett in command. Like many other WW2 vintage diesel boats, DOGFISH underwent numerous modernizations and renovations during her lifetime in a continuing evolutionary process that sought to provide U.S. Navy submarines with a qualitative edge over potential adversaries. Following more than twenty-six years of service, DOGFISH was decommissioned and stricken from the Navy List and was sold to Brazil on 28 July 1972. She was commissioned by the Brazilian Navy as the Guanabara (S-10) and served in that capacity until 1983, when she was deleted and subsequently scrapped. It measures 5.25” (13.3cm) diameter at the top and weighs a heavy 595g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

UK Military Police Truncheon - Possibly WW2 Period. Here on offer is what I am told is an original UK Military Police truncheon, that may relate to the WW2 period? It has been made from what I think is a light hardwood, such as hickory and has M (CROWN) P (Military Police) stamped along the edge. The crown is very faint and I am unable to identify its type, so it might be WW2 period, be pre-1953, or just after and ERII period. It still retains a large leather strap that is riveted and stitched in place around the recess at the top of the turned finger grip handle. These smaller truncheons are actually hard to come by in such good condition and this one was possibly supplied by ‘Hiatt’, a main supplier of equipment to the UK Military Police Force. The truncheon is in excellent/near mint condition with just light surface scratches and dings. It measures 12.75” (32.4cm) long, by 1.5” (3.8cm) diameter at the wide end. It weighs a heavy 280g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Unique Beautifully Hand Carved Wooden Figure of a WW2 Kriegsmarine Navy Dagger Pommel Eagle Here on offer is a beautifully hand carved wooden figure of a WW2 Kriegsmarine Navy Dagger Pommel Eagle. It has been skillfully carved from a soft wood and then painted gold to mimic the gilt finish to the Navy Pommels. I actually acquired this along with an early Navy Dagger, many years ago but don’t have any provenance to prove it is a period-carved piece or post WW2? Either way it makes a great display piece for a desk or even a wall as it has a flat section at the rear of the base and a small hole where it may have been hung from a wall or display in the past. A unique piece and I am sure you wont find another like it. For size comparison I have shown it along side a genuine Navy Dagger Pommel, but I am ONLY selling the carved wooden figure. It measures 3.5” (9cm) high and 2.6” (6.5cm) wide and weighs 40g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Unique Framed Litho Print of a RAF Hawk T.1A ‘XX205’ from 92 Squadron, RAF Chivenor, Signed by Members of the Squadron c1992 Here on offer is a unique framed litho print of a RAF B.A.E. Hawk T.1A ‘XX205’ from 92 Squadron signed by members of the squadron, circa 1992. Probably as part of a training course that used that aircraft, various pilots from the Squadron have signed the print, in ink and pencil. Some of the comments have faded over time and a couple below the aircraft can’t be read anymore. The print is by the renowned military artist ‘L. Tuckfield’ and was produced by ‘Art of Travel\' in 1992. Some information about Hawks at RAF Chivenor, Devon, England. In 1979 the RAF rebuilding programme ended and the station was reactivated, hosting 2 TWU, flying British Aerospace Hawk T1\'s with No. 63 Squadron RAF (63(R))23 and No. 151 Squadron RAF (151(R)) squadrons, training fast jet pilots and navigators. In 1992, the government\'s options for change defence review resulted in the structure of the station changing with 2 TWU being re-designated as No. 7 Flying Training School RAF (7 FTS), the squadrons changing identities from 63(R) and 151(R) to No. 19 Squadron RAF (19(R)) and No. 92 Squadron RAF (92(R)). 7 FTS operated in conjunction with No. 4 Flying Training School RAF (4 FTS) at RAF Valley, as the so-called Mirror Image Training Course which lasted for three years until 1995 when the Ministry of Defence (MOD) announced that RAF Chivenor would close, which it did on 1 October 1995. Number 92 Squadron, also known as No. 92 (East India) Squadron and currently as No. 92 Tactics and Training Squadron. Disbanded in July 1991, the Squadron was reformed as No. 92 (Reserve) Squadron at RAF Chivenor flying the British Aerospace Hawk until October 1994. The glazed frame measures 21.9” (55.5cm) by 17.9” (45.5cm) and it has a grey card inner mount. It weighs a heavy 2Kg and will be carefully wrapped. Please note I am happy to remove the print from the frame to save on postage if so requested by the purchaser. A great piece of unique vintage RAF memorabilia! Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Unique Hand Carved Mother of Pearl Letter Opener with Duke of Wellington’s Profile Commemorating Waterloo 1815 Here on offer is a very unusual and possibly unique hand carved Mother of Pearl or Nacre shell letter opener with Duke of Wellington’s Profile, that I believe was made to Commemorate the Battle of Waterloo in 1815. This came into my possession form a lady in Hampshire, who lived near Stratfield Saye House, along with a Horse Hair Bracelet made form the hair of the Duke of Wellingtons horse, Copenhagen. Who knows it may have been made for and owned by the Duke himself? The letter opener has been made in the style of a dagger with a crossguard and quillions that seem to be carved in the image of a griffin bird? The beautifully carved handle has the profile image of the Duke of Wellington exquisitely carved into an oval cartouche, on the reverse of the handle it has been left blank, possibly for the owner’s initials to be carved in at a later date? The wide ended flat blade has a raised central ridge that originates from a carved ricasso. The blade, crossguard and handle are pinned together with to long steel pins that show signs of rust over the years, which can just be seen where the blade fits to the cross guard. It is in superb condition for its age and the shell finish has a bright patina and a stunning iridescent quality. If I am being really picky there is the slightest nick (pin head size) to the top edge of the blade. I believe this warrants further research, but would be of great interest to a collector of memorabilia of both Wellington and the Age of the Napoleonic Wars. The letter opener measures 8.6” (22cm) long and 2.2” (5.5cm) wide at the crossguard. It weighs 45g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Unique Hand Carved Wooden Version of a RAD EM Hewer dated 4.4.38 Here on offer is a hand carved wooden (near full size) version of a RAD EM Hewer, named and dated 4.4.38. I have actually seen a photo of trainee RAD member wearing this type of hand made wood carved Hewer in their training camp. My understanding is that they were not issued with the official version until they had completed and passed their training course. Therefore I suspect that this was carved by the original owner while serving his RAD Service training. I have only ever seen one other wood version over my collecting years and that was a “fixed” blade version, just carved from one piece of wood. This unique example has a removable Hewer and although quite crudely made, it shows some great detailing. The Hewer has been fashioned from one piece of wood and the grip has a simulated stag horn painted grip with two metal pins fitted on the front, simulating the rivets. The fittings and blade have been painted silver and mimic the real version. On the front of the blade, in hand writing it has the RAD motto, Arbeit adelt” that translates to “Labor Ennobles”. On the reverse there is some hand writing that is hard to make out but there appears to be a soldiers name: Werne ??? Lippe Lippe may refer to his surname or the small German state, possibly where the training camp was located? I can also make out a date: 4.4.38 Also possibly part of a service number?: Abt 1764A8 The scabbard has been made from two carved slabs of wood that are pinned together. It has been painted black and the mimicked scabbard fittings have been painted with sliver paint. Drawn on the top “mount” are the RAD curls along with a circular pattern border at the lower edge. The lower “mount” has an original RAD tinnie badge pinned to the front and the circular pattern border drawn on the upper edges. There are also two holes on the edge of the scabbard where I believe it would have originally had a metal hanging loop attached, so it could actually be worn! The Hewer measures 12” (30.5cm) with a blade length of 7.5” (19cm). The Hewer in the scabbard measures 15” (38cm) long. It weighs 120g. This is just a wonderful facsimile of a nearly full size RAD Hewer and makes a great conversation piece and addition to any edged weapon collection! Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Unique Handmade Miniature/Scale Model of a French Lined Wooden Coffin circa 1912 Here on offer is a very unusual handmade miniature French lined wooden Coffin that looks to date from 1912. I think this unique scale model may have been an apprentice piece and there looks to be five signatures and some French words written lightly in pencil on the inside base, under the material liner. The words appear to read as: La moules sans crabe, which translates to ‘mussels without crabs’. I have no idea to what this refers to in relation to this Coffin? Le 2 juillet 12, with is the date ‘2nd July 12’. Appolon, which translates to ‘Apollo’. The coffin has been expertly made by a skilled carpenter from what looks to be a light oak wood. All the tapered sides are professionally aligned and fitted together. The top lid has a raised ebonised wooden crossed fixed to it and the edges of the lid itself have been smoothly rounded, allowing the lid to just slot snuggly onto the base section. The interior has been lined with a beautiful ivory coloured jacquard waffle weave material finished with a gold and red edging. The bottom section has a tab that allows it to be easily removed. The Coffin itself is in excellent/near mint condition throughout. This is just a beautifully made scale model/miniature of a full size coffin! It measures 14.25” (36.3cm) long by 3.5” (9cm) high and 6.2” (15.6cm) wide at its widest point. It weighs 780g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Unique Large WW2 RAF Hand Painted Perspex “WINGS” Emblem Here on offer is a unique example of a large WW2 RAF hand painted perspex “Wings” emblem. My understanding this was made from the perspex recovered from the canopies of damaged WW2 RAF fighter and bomber aircraft, such as Spitfires, Lancaster’s etc. This fine and unusual example seems to have had the image of the RAF eagle impressed into each of the wings, which has then been filled with gold paint. The centre section has been painted with stripes of red, white and blue enamel paint and a raised gold painted metal King’s crown has been fixed. The rear has been painted with a light RAF blue paint, which shows through on the wings, setting off the RAF gold eagles. The emblem is in excellent original condition and is just a fine example of this type of WW2 perspex “trench art”, most probably a unique piece! It measures 1” (2.5cm) high and 4.8” (12.5cm) wing tip to wing tip. It weighs 7.5g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Unique Personalised WW2 US Collins & Co LEGITIMUS No.18 V44 Combat Knife with Original Sheath – 29th Div. D-Day Omaha Beach 6/6/1944 Here on offer is a unique and personalised WW2 US Collins & Co, LEGITIMUS No.18 V44 Combat Knife with its original leather sheath From the markings on this knife, it looks to have been carried by a US solider from the 29th Division, as they landed on Omaha Beach on D-Day, 6th June 1944. These types of knives are extremely rare on today's market and where apparently made between 1934 and 1942 by Collins & Co. of Hartford, Conn, USA. From some researching it appears that these were exclusively used by the Marine Corps and while that is true the connection to the USMC, it is only a minimal fraction of this blades history. It's principle legacy lies within the Army Air Corp or Army Air Force (AAF) depending on the era you are referencing. Following the declaration of war in December 1941 an emergency procurement was made to include the procurement of 9” knives, the Collins 18 being one manufacturer. The Collins 18 would have been acquired by the AAF at this time to fill emergency requisitions to supply new contracts of the old type emergency parachute kits and to supplement other kits, until the 10 inch folding machete/knife became available. This really large and impressive knife has a beautiful black horn grip that is held in place on the tang with five large brass pins. The top hooked pommel of the grip has been caved into a “horse head” and one of the brass pins has been used as its eyes and it even has carved eyelashes! The grip has been personalised and hand engraved with quotes and military references. On one side it is carved with: ‘Trust in God and keep your powder dry’ and ‘Omaha 6.6.44’. On the other side what ever was carved has been rubbed out and I can only make out the letter G, possibly the owners name? On the top of the pommel horse head, it is carved with: ‘29th Div’ The 4.4” (11cm) wide solid brass crossguard tapers to a point and has ball type finials at both ends. One side of the guard has been engraved with what I believe are the words ‘I SERVE’ and on the other side, ‘MARCH OR DIE’. The large 9.26” (23.6cm) clip point Bowie shaped blade has fine double fullers on each side. It is in near mint condition, no rust or pitting and still has a very sharp edge. The Collin’s maker’s mark is stamped on the ricasso one side of the blade, and reads: COLLINS & CO LEGITIMUS MADE IN USA No.18 It still retains its original brown leather sheath that is in excellent condition and still retains its belt loop. It has had two leather repairs: one to the top of the scabbard and the other to the bottom, the chape. I believe this has been done due to ‘service wear’ and has been nicely done, it is just all a part of this knifes fascinating combat history. The blade measures 9.26” (23.6cm) long and is 2” (5.2cm) wide at its widest point. The knife itself is a total of 14” (35.6cm) long and weighs a heavy 560g. Some History of the 29th Division The 29th American Infantry Division was founded on 3 February 1941 and brought together men belonging to the National Guard. Comprised of four battalions and based in Fort Meade (Maryland, USA), it received from its creation a large number of vehicles and equipment freshly out of the weapons factories. During the first part of 1942, until September, soldiers belonging to the 29th Infantry Division were trained in the United States, mainly in Maryland. Then, with the preparations for Operation Overlord in Europe, the 29th Infantry Division left the United States to join England by ship from 26 September 1942. Disembarked in Scotland, the young soldiers of the 29th Infantry then re-joined their training grounds located in Tidworth Barracks, in the south of England. In May 1943, after 7 months of intensive training, the soldiers of the 29th division left Tidworth Barracks to settle in Devon. Landing exercises multiplied on Slapton Sands grounds, while in July 1943, the division received a new chief, Major General Charles Gerhardt. His deputy commander was General Norman Cota. The landing beaches used for training were carefully selected in relation to the data collected on the beaches of Normandy. In Devon, some of the coastline shared many identical characteristics with the Normandy beaches. D-Day 6th June 1944 The 116th Infantry Regiment belonging to the 29th Division was chosen to form the first assault wave. This unit was made up mainly of soldiers of National Guard, an army corps rarely used during a first frontal assault. But the 116th Infantry where supported by “classical” units (the 16th Infantry Regiment and elements of the 2nd Rangers Battalion). The landing beach was named Omaha Beach (Vierville-sur-Mer) and the 29th Infantry Division where responsible for attacking to the west of the beach. They where accompanied on the right flank by the 1st Infantry Division. The assault was set for June 6, 1944 at dawn, after a violent bombing of the German positions of the Atlantic Wall. At 6:30 on D-Day, the first elements of the 116th Infantry landed on Omaha. They were greeted by extremely deadly fire and very quickly the situation overcame the American soldiers. Throughout the morning hundreds of soldiers were killed and it was only in the early afternoon that the Germans, tried and missing ammunition, gradually abandoned their fortifications and let the disembarked troops regain the advantage. US troops lost more than 3,000 men on Omaha Beach, killed, wounded, missing, or taken prisoner. It is now called “Bloody Omaha”. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. 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Unique Scottish Dress Dirk depicting Herm of Zeus Ammon and using a WW2 K98 Blade with Leather Scabbard and Ensuite Knife and Fork Here on offer is a unique Scottish dress dirk depicting a detailed brass pommel, in the image of the head of “Herm of Zeus Ammon”. Herm of Zeus Ammon, was a syncretic deity of early classical origins, part man, part beast. The facial features are human but the ears and the coiling of the ram\'s horns are bestial. The brass grip and scabbard mounts are engraved with Scottish Celtic patterns. The black leather covered metal scabbard is also fitted with two brass “pockets” that hold a brass knife and fork; both are set with a light amber coloured Citrine stone as a pommel. Now the blade on this handmade piece is from an original WW2 period, German (K98) M1884/98 III bayonet. The single edged 10” blade is in excellent condition with its full blade length fuller. It is stamped with the letters “bym” on the ricasso, which relates to the Austrian maker: Genossenschafts Maschinenhaus der Büchsenmacher in Ferlach (Austria) made between 1939-1945. The scabbard I think is also from a WW2 period K98 bayonet and has been covered in black leather and fitted with brass mounts and pockets for the knife and fork. The top mount has a rectangular loop fitted on the back and a thick leather loop has been stitched in place so this example can be suspended from a belt. This is really a fine and impressive handmade vintage Scottish dirk that is in excellent condition and makes a unique addition to any collection. The blade measures 10” (25.4cm) long and the whole dirk is 16.2” (41cm) long. It fits snuggly into the scabbard and then measures a total of 18” (45.7cm) long. It weighs a heavy 835g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your count

Unique Victorian Carved Horn and Silver Horse Leg Shaped Snuff Holder Here on offer is a unique and rare Victorian horn and silver snuff holder that has been hand carved into a horse’s leg and hoof. I have seen a few antique walking canes with horn horse leg handles, but never a snuff holder. All the metal fittings are test as 925-grade silver but there are no hallmarks or makers details. The horse leg has been beautifully carved from a light (blond) coloured horn, which has a smooth finish with no damage. The horse hoof has been fitted with a detailed silver horseshoe and base. The top has a silver collar and the cap has been made from plug of horn that is topped with an 1878 Queen Victoria silver shilling with initials “I Y” (possibly the owner’s initials) and a Queen Victoria silver three pence. A thick silver chain has been fitted to the cap and horn leg to ensure the cap does not get misplaced when removed. The cap does fit if you fiddle with it, but not tightly anymore, I guess it has just worn against the horn over the years. It measures 3” (7.5cm) long and the cap (shilling) is 0.9” (2.3cm) diameter. It weighs 40g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Unique WW1 British Military Wrist Compass and Leather Strap by Muller & Vaucher - dated 1917 Here on offer is a possibly a unique example of a WW1 British military wrist compass by Muller & Vaucher. I must offer my thanks to Jean-Patrick Donzey, the curator of COMPASSIPEDIA who helped identify the maker and confirm the possible unique nature of this particular compass. He runs an excellent reference website for identifying compasses, at www.compassmuseum.com and if you use it and like the site, please make a small donation to help him run it. The compass itself has a plated metal case with a very thick bevelled edge clear glass top. The printed metal dial is beautifully marked with 360 degrees and eight cardinals points. What makes this compass so unique is the fact that the NW point has been printed as WN, clearly a misprint that has manage to evaded the quality control inspection at the factory? There is no maker’s name or logo on the dial just the words: SWISS MADE Printed below the S point. The needle is the silver and blued version, and retains some early luminous paint to the tip of the blued section. It has the “lever-actuated” needle transit lock on the side. Both strap-retaining lugs are in place and on the bottom it has been stamped with the British military mark (crows foot) and the date 1917. It comes with a brown leather wrist strap that is in excellent condition. Muller & Vaucher was a former Swiss manufacturer located in Bienne (Biel in German) and Geneva and founder of RECTA in 1897. The compass is in excellent working order and just shows signs of plating loss on the bottom where the strap has rubbed against it. The compass measures 1.5” (3.8cm) diameter and the strap is 10” (25.4cm) long. It weighs 30g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thank you for taking the time to look.

Unique WW1 H.M.S. ALBION Lignum Vitae Gavel with Engraved Silver Presentation Plaque to The Rev Norman de Jersey RNVR – 18th May 1916 Here on offer is a unique WW1 period, H.M.S. Albion lignum vitae gavel with engraved silver presentation plaque to “The Rev Norman de Jersey” RNVR – 18th May 1916. The gavel itself has been beautifully made from two pieces of solid lignum vitae wood. Affixed on the front is a small solid silver plaque that has been professionally engraved with the following: PRESENTED TO The Rev Norman de Jersey RNVR BY HIS BROTHER OFFICERS H.M.S. “ALBION” 18th MAY 1916 There are no marks on the silver plaque, but it does test positive for 925-grade silver. Some facts about Norman Stewart de Jersey: He was born on Guernsey on 3 January 1866, the third son of Carey Brock De Jersey. After his university years at Pembroke College and Ridley Hall, Cambridge, he was ordained in 1891. He served as curate in Bristol (1891-93) and Kilburn (1893-6), and then became a Missions to Seamen chaplain for Bristol, Avonmouth and the Channel between 1898 and 1919. During the First World War, he volunteered as acting chaplain for temporary service with the Royal Navy, and served on H.M.S.ALBION, 1914-16, and in the Cruiser Fleet, 1916-18. He was decorated in 1922. On returning to his work with the Missions to Seamen, he was appointed Honorary Canon of Bristol. He was one of the founders of the Bristol City and Maritime Ambulance Corps in 1900. De Jersey was consecrated fourth Bishop of the Falkland Islands in St Paul\'s Cathedral, London on 24 June 1919, with the same jurisdiction as his predecessor, Bishop Blair. During his episcopate, De Jersey increased the numbers of English-speaking clergy serving in the diocese to 18. He organised a series of diocesan synods between 1921 and 1932. His association with the Falkland Islands was recognised by his appointment from 1928 to 1934 as chaplain 1st class of the Falkland Islands Defence Force with the rank of colonel. In contrast to Bishop Blair, De Jersey was an outdoors man. His recreation was yachting. His episcopate was a time of consolidation and growth among the Anglican congregations. He died, unmarried, at the age of 68, on 28 November 1934, having only just retired. HMS ALBION was a pre-dreadnought battleship of the British Royal Navy and a member of the Canopus class. Intended for service in Asia, ALBION and her sister ships were smaller and faster than the preceding Majestic-class battleships, but retained the same battery of four 12-inch (305 mm) guns. ALBION was laid down in December 1896, launched in June 1898, and commissioned into the fleet in June 1901. ALBION spent the first few years of her career abroad on the China Station from 1901 to 1905, before returning to British waters to serve with the Channel Fleet and later the Atlantic Fleet. After the outbreak of WW1 in August 1914, she was mobilised and returned to the Channel Fleet, but was quickly sent to the Atlantic to help defend against the possibility of German warships breaking out of the North Sea. In December and January 1915, she supported operations against German Southwest Africa. The ship was transferred to the Mediterranean Sea in January 1915 to participate in the Dardanelles Campaign. She participated in major attacks on the Ottoman coastal fortifications defending the Dardanelles in March 1915, but the British and French fleets proved incapable of forcing the straits. During these operations, ALBION was damaged by Ottoman artillery twice. In October 1915, she was transferred to Salonika to support the Allied operations against Bulgaria through then-neutral Greece, but she saw no further action. She was transferred back to Ireland in April 1916 for service as a guard ship, a role she filled until October 1918, when she was reduced to a barracks ship. ALBION was sold for scrap in December 1919 and broken up the following year. This is a really fascinating piece of WW1 Royal Navy memorabilia with the connection to a prominent member of the clergy. The gavel measures 7.5” (19cm) long and the gavel head is 1.6” (4cm) diameter. It weighs 137.5g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thanks for taking the time to look.

Unique WW2 British Dispatch Rider or Paratroopers Helmet made into a “Pull-A-Long” Toy Tortoise Here on offer is what appears to be a WW2 British Dispatch Rider or Paratroopers Helmet that has made into a wonderful “Pull A Long” Toy Tortoise. I am no expert when it comes to WW2 helmets, but I am pretty sure it isn’t a Paratroopers Helmet, as I believe these where constructed of steel and this one is made from fibre. The old gent I bought it from along with some edged weapons, was sure it had been used as a Paratroopers Helmet during the D-Day landings, as some of the troops liked the lighter weight of the fibre Helmets over the steel versions? Sadly there is no provenance to support the story, so only the helmet itself knows its history! I think this was a shellac- coated fibre motorcycle Dispatch Rider`s helmet and the bottom section has been trimmed off to leave a nice tortoise shell shaped dome. It has been lovingly converted into a “Pull A Long” Toy, by adding a wooden frame to the base, which in turn has been fitted with four wooden wheels. There is a nicely carved tortoise head which connects to an offset front axle, so when it is pulled along by the string, the head moves backwards and forwards through the large whole in the front. It really works well! There is also a short stubby wooden tail, nailed to the back of the Helmet. (The nails have worked loose but can be hammered back in place if required. Most of lining has been removed from inside the Helmet, but the black rubbery inner liner is still stuck to the inside top section. I can only make out one internal mark (by the tail), which looks like a mirror image number ‘4’. It looks to have been painted with a olive green paint, then yellow and black markings have been added to imitate the shell sections of a tortoise. The face and tail also retain the original paint, the face even has a slot craved into it for its mouth! It is just a great piece of home made WW2 ‘Trench Art’, that hopefully provided his child with hours of fun after the drama of WW2. Makes a great and unusual addition to any Helmet collection. A unique piece and I am sure you wont find another like it! It measures 13.5” (34.3cm) long with the head extended and to the tip of the tail. It is 7.4” (19cm) wide and weighs 700g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Unique WW2 RAF/Polish Airforce Silver “Wings” and Perspex Hurricane - Sweetheart Brooch Here on offer is a unique example of a WW2 RAF-Polish Airforce Silver “Wings” and Perspex Hurricane - Sweetheart Brooch. This was sold to me with some other WW2 Polish Airforce memorabilia. I was told a Polish pilot from the famous RAF No. 303 Squadron, also known as the 303rd \"Tadeusz Kościuszko Warsaw\" Fighter Squadron, had made it at the Northolt airfield, for his English sweetheart. I don’t have any proof but it’s a good story! The construction of this brooch may actually support this story? The handmade silver (it tests for 925 silver) spread winged eagle is in the style of an RAF badge, but without the Crown and RAF letters? It could be a ‘compromise’ between the RAF and Polish Airforce badges? Suspended from the eagle by two thin silver chains is a detailed WW2 Hurricane fighter (as used by No.303 squadron) made from perspex. It shows some very fine detailing in black ink, such as the wing roundels, canopy, flaps and even the exhaust ports. My understanding that the perspex used was normally recovered from the canopies of damaged WW2 RAF fighter and bomber aircraft, such as Hurricane’s, Lancaster’s etc. On the reverse it has the original fixing pin and ‘C’ clasp. The brooch is in excellent original condition and is just a great and unique example of this type of WW2 “trench art”. The silver eagle measures 1.7” (4.2cm) wide and the Hurricane is 1.3” (3.3cm) wide, wing tip to wing tip. It weighs 2.2g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

UNIQUE WW2 ROYAL NAVY - HMS LIZARD - LARGE SHIELD FROM OFFICERS MESS Here on offer is a unique large wooden WW2 Royal Navy “HMS LIZARD” Shield that was removed (the last thing to be taken) from the Officers Mess when the buildings in Hove where closed in 1945. Also included is a hand written note that came with the Shield. This large and impressive Shield has been beautifully made from English Oak and has the name: H.M.S.LIZARD. in large gold letters across the top. Set in the centre is an early plastic model of a green lizard, which has at some point lost its tail! It looks like the head has been glued back on at some time in the past, but it still looks good and makes a great military display piece. HMS Lizard was formed in 1941 and formally commissioned in 1942 and was a shore training base and an establishment for holding COMBINED OPERATION personnel before dispersal to other bases. More than 50,000 men passed through HMS Lizard, which occupied most of the buildings at the foot of Grand Avenue, Hove, including Princes Hotel (now Brighton & Hove City Council’s HQ) and the nearby Courtenay Gate. The majority of the personnel trained at the ship were from the Royal Marines but there were also men from the Royal Navy. HMS Lizard was formed under the command of Lieutenant Commander FCM Evans RNVR, by July 1945 Captain P Hordern RN was in charge while by October 1945 Captain WCT Eyres was at the helm. The men were given intensive training in seamanship and survival skills, as well as the usual physical drill. In January 1944 the Daily Orders included an appeal for volunteers to go coal mining (no previous experience necessary) and some men did go. On occasions busloads of men went off to help bring in the harvest. In February 1944 a large scale exercise took place lasting eight days. The men returned exhausted and two of them died. The exercise took them as far Portsmouth and Poole but on shorter exercises they would only go as far as Newhaven. Many of the men went on to man LCVPs (landing craft vehicle personnel), which had a three-man crew plus one Naval stoker. Most flotillas of smaller landing craft were composed of sixteen vessels. In 1944 Major Cadman was in command of 802 flotilla and Dennis Drew was coxswain of LCVP 1013. Some of the Lizard trained men landed on Juno Beach when D-Day took place and Normandy was invaded on 6th June 1944. On the way back from Normandy on 21st July 1944, LCM flotilla was caught in a violent storm and 29 men died. The casualties included Jack Pattison whose memories of HMS Lizard were sent home to his mother. On 22nd October 1945 Captain WCT Eyres, commanding officer of HMS Lizard presented the ship’s bell to Alderman AH Clarke, Mayor of Hove ‘as a memento of the happy relations, which have existed since 1942 between the officers and men and the Borough of Hove’. Mr J Ellman Brown of Shoreham had presented the bell to the ship. This was the same man who early on in the war was responsible for the requisition of property in the area on behalf of the Admiralty. It was stated that HMS Lizard hoped to return most of the houses and flats in Grand Avenue in November 1945, retaining just two buildings until the ship was finally closed down. It was also said that the ship’s mainmast would be presented to the Borough of Hove. But there does not seem to be any record of what happened to bell or mainmast. The Shield measures 14.75” (37.4cm) high, 11.6” (29.5cm) wide and weighs a heavy 1.2kg. A great piece of post war British Royal Navy history that makes a great display for any collector. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Unique WW2 Trench Art Hand Made Wooden Model of a Doodlebug V1 Rocket with moving Rudder Here on offer is a really unusual and unique piece of WW2 “Trench Art” being a hand made wooden model of a Doodlebug or V1 Rocket with a moving rudder section. The V1 model is a great scale model of the real thing and is made from a soft wood that has been painted black, with silver lines indication the original metal sections. The small rudder at the rear is actually movable on a wire frame. The model has been mounted on a turned aluminium base with a brass rod support. It is in excellent condition with most of its original paint remaining. There is a slight natural crack in the wood grain on the top and bottom of the main fuselage, which doesn’t affect the model. It makes a great desk display piece and may well have adorned a high-ranking Luftwaffe Officers desk during the war? It measures 8.5” (21cm) long, 6” (15.3cm) wide and weighs 250g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Unique WW2 Trench Art Wall Plaque made from the remains of a Doodlebug V1 Rocket, shot down by the RAF over Kent in 1944 Here on offer is a really unusual and unique piece of WW2 “Trench Art” being a heavy Wall Plaque made from the remains of a Doodlebug or V1 Rocket that was shot down over Kent by the RAF in 1944. The main slightly domed Iron Cross section is made from a section of the steel body, painted black and the beautifully cut-out and hand engraved Luftwaffe Eagle and Swastika is made from a section of brass. On the reverse is a small brass plate that has been hand engraved with the following details: PARTS OF V1 LITTLE DUNKS FARM BRENCHLEY KENT SHOT DOWN R.A.F. 1944 BILL I assume Bill was the man who made the plaque. Little dunks Farm still exists and you can actually stay at an oast house as a holiday home! The farm is east of Royal Tunbridge Wells and not far from Tonbridge. I have tried to look up the records of downed V1’s during WW2 and found a great reference book called “Diver! Diver! Diver!” by Brian Cull (picture of cover attached just for reference, book is not included in this offer) The book details the pilots records of the numerous kills achieved starting in the spring of 1944 when the V1 raids started to attack the England. There is no easy way of finding this actual incident but there is reference to a number of “kills” in fields near Tonbridge and it makes a great read in its own right. Very worth getting a copy if you are interested in the V1 Rockets. A really rare and fascinating piece of WW2 V1 history and makes a great wall plaque! You won’t find another one! The plaque measures approximately 7” (17.5cm) square and weighs a heavy 660g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Unissued Korean Modified U.S. M1 Garand Bayonet for use in the Korean War with its original VPRI Paper Wrapping. Here on offer is a great example of a Korean Modified U.S. M1 Garand Bayonet for use in the Korean War. Some history relating to this bayonet: At the outbreak of the Korean War on June 25th 1950, the Republic of Korea (South Korea) Army where quite ill-prepared, and severely under-equipped. While the U.S. Korean Military Advisory Group (KMAG) had been working with the ROKA since 1948, it was not prepared at all for the artillery and tank supported invasion from the North. Once the United Nations Security Council published Resolution 83, the U.S. began preparations. The M1 Garand, M1 Carbine, and M2 Carbine were still the standard service weapons of the U.S. Military, and these were provided as aid to the ROKA in large quantities. This then continued after the end of the war into the early 1970s. Overall the U.S. provided over 1 Million M1 & M2 Carbines to South Korea. Along with these, the U.S. provided BAYONETS, which included the M4 for the M1 Carbine, the M5 for the M1 Garand, as well as modified M1905E1 and 1942 bayonets, which were cut down and re-shaped to have a blade more similar to the M4 and M5 bayonets. Later the U.S. did not supply any further bayonets, so the Koreans manufactured their own. This bayonet is an example of one of the modified M1 Garand Bayonets and has been rather crudely shortened and slimmed to resemble the M4 bayonet blade. The blade and tang have also been Parkerized which is a great way of protecting the metal from rusting. The Parkerizing process, produces a thick chemical grey coating, which doesn’t scratch off easily and has a rougher looking texture to the finish. Korea used the designation M5 for this bayonet, even though it was not a U.S. M5 bayonet. To avoid logistical confusion, the U.S. created a Federal Stock Number (FSN) for this bayonet (1005-726-6556), even though it did not exist in U.S. military stores. This is just a great example of a genuine modified bayonet that still retains its original Korean VPRI (Vapor Phase Rust Inhibitor) paper it has been stored in. I believe this is an unissued example and is in excellent condition, with no damage to the original grips and the release button still works. The blade itself is 6.3” (16.1cm) long and the handle is 4.6” (11.6cm) long. It weighs 325g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Untouched Double Proofed Hitler Youth Knife by J. A. Henckels and Dated 1939 Here on offer is a nice untouched original double proofed Hitler Youth Knife by J. A. Henckels and dated 1939. The nickel plated hilt fittings show loss of plating and tarnishing. The Bakelite grip plates are in perfect condition and are still held in place by the two original nickel rivets. The HJ diamond emblem still fits tightly into the grip and just has a couple of light scratched to the surface. The blade is the version with a ricasso and WITHOUT the motto and has an overall dulled grey and scratched surface finish but no deep pitting or nicks in the cutting edge. The reverse shows double proof marks, one being the joined twin figures for J.A. Henckels and below this is etched a RZM circle with the code M7/10 – 1939 below. The leather buffer pad is still in place. The steel scabbard still retains most of its black paint, and is undented, but the finish is lightly scratched has some light surface rust on the back. The leather belt loop hanger and fastening strap and stud are still in place, but it shows wear to the dark finish, that could be treated if required. The blade measures 5.5” (13.9cm) long and the knife is 9.75” (24.8cm) in total length. Inserted in the scabbard it measures 9.9” (25.3cm) long. It weighs 300g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched.

Untouched Original WW2 Double Proofed Transitional Hitler Youth Knife by WKC dated 1938 Here on offer is an untouched original WW2 double proofed “transitional” Hitler Youth knife by WKC Solingen and dated 1938. These transitional knives are becoming scarce to find and were made for a very short period before the issues over the right of the manufacturers to host their company logo’s on blades came to a head and was unfortunately lost to the Reich quality control authority (R.Z.M.). Sadly, this example has been stored in the past somewhere that it has been damp. This it has corroded the scabbard and some of the fittings, however, the grips, emblem and blade are in great condition. The nickel-plated hilt fittings show some loss of plating and tarnishing as shown in my photos. The Bakelite grip plates are in excellent undamaged condition and are still held in place by the two original nickel dome headed rivets. The HJ diamond emblem is also in excellent condition and fits with a slight wobble, as it should, in the grip. The blade is the version with a ricasso and without the motto. It still has a bright finish with just some light age pitting in a couple of areas. The blade shape and cutting edge just shows some very light sharpening. The reverse shows crisp double proof marks, one being the Knights Head for WKC and above this is etched a RZM circle with the code M7/42 and 1938 below. The leather buffer pad is still in place, which is what I believe has saved the blade from any heavy moisture damage. The steel scabbard is undented, but shows a lot of corrosion to its finish, which I have left untouched, but some restoration/repainting could be undertaken if you wanted to restore it? The leather belt loop hanger and fastening strap and stud are still in place, but it shows some age wear and the strap is dry and quite fragile now. On the reverse of the back strap, you can just make out the stamped maker’s mark, being LFS set across an oak leaf. It appears it is rare to find a strap with a maker’s mark, but I can’t find any reference so the makers name? So, this knife clearly has issues but is a real genuine example of a transitional variant that still displays well and has a great blade. The blade measures 5.5” (13.9cm) long and the knife is 9.75” (24.8cm) in total length. Inserted in the scabbard it measures 9.9” (25.3cm) long. It weighs 300g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition that complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Untouched WW2 Luftwaffe Officers Sword by Carl Eickhorn with Leather Hanger Here on offer is a beautiful original example of an early Luftwaffe Officers Sword complete with its original leather hanger by Carl Eickhorn. The sword is in untouched condition and has a lovely patina throughout the quality nickel silver mounts. The Pommel is in excellent condition, with no dings to the rim. The Swastika Sunwheels have a lovely burnished finish to them on both sides and the top edge is engraved with the oak leaf pattern. The silvering seems to be all in place, it just has a deep dark aged patina, which is beautiful in its own right. The Grip is made from wood covered with fine quality dark blue Moroccan leather, which is in excellent aged condition. There are a couple of light rub marks but it is in truly beautiful condition. It has two springy twisted grip wires set next to each other, which are firmly in place. The sweeping ‘wing’ style crossguard has the finely detailed feathering on the wings and the central Swastika Sunwheels have the same age burnished finish to them as the Pommel. Some of the plating looks to have worn off but it has a nice dark patina colour overall. The plated Blade measures 26.5” (67.3cm) in length and is in excellent near mint condition with just light surface runner marks. It has a ‘crisp’ Carl Eickhorn ‘Squirrel’ makers trademark, which is the type used between 1935 and 1941. It also still retains its original dark blue leather blade washer. There is no Waffen Acceptance mark on this example. The metal Scabbard is straight and covered with the same high quality dark blue Moroccan leather as the Grip. There is a small dent on the reverse near the top and some usage bruises and impressions to the leather. The Scabbard mounts seem to have all their silver plating but are covered with a lovely aged dark patina, which has almost an “oil” finish and the four scabbard screws are in place. There is a tiny shallow ding to the front of the metal mount that is hard to see. Still attached is the original dark blue leather crescent hanger with its metal clip loop at the top. It is in really excellent condition! The blade fits very snuggly into the scabbard. Just a top quality sword in untouched condition, which could be cleaned to a bright finish or just left with 80 years of patina, which personally I think adds to its appeal as a collector. The Sword in the scabbard measures a total of 34.75” (88.3cm) long and weighs a heavy 890g. As this is a large and heavy item, UK postage will be £12 via Parcel Force but please contact me via email for the best international postage charge for your specific country. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Untouched WW2 Luftwaffe Officers Sword by Paul Weyersberg & Co. with Hanger and Waffenamt Stamp Here on offer is a beautiful original example of an early Luftwaffe Officers Sword complete with Hanger by Paul Weyersberg & Co. The sword is in untouched condition and has a lovely patina throughout the quality nickel silver mounts. The Pommel is in excellent condition, with one ding to the top edge of the rim. The Swastika Sunwheels have a lovely burnished finish to them on both sides and the top edge is engraved with the oak leaf pattern. The silvering has worn off between the Sunwheels I expect through the officer cleaning it! The Grip is made from wood covered with fine quality dark blue Moroccan leather, which is in excellent aged condition. There is a rub mark to the reverse at the bottom and a nick to the leather on the front. It has two springy twisted grip wires set next to each other, which are firmly in place. The sweeping ‘wing’ style crossguard has the finely detailed feathering on the wings and the central Swastika Sunwheels have the same age burnished finish to them as the Pommel. The plating looks to have worn off on the top but is a nice dark patina colour on the underside. The plated Blade measures 28.1” (71.5cm) in length and is in stunning near mint condition with just light surface runner marks. It has a ‘crisp’ Paul Weyersberg & Co oval ‘Sword’ makers trade mark above which is the official Stick Eagle and “5” Waffenamt stamp. It also still retains its original dark blue leather blade washer. The metal Scabbard is straight and covered with the same high quality dark blue Moroccan leather as the Grip. There is a dent/nick on one edge about two thirds of the way down and some usage bruises and impressions to the leather. The Scabbard mounts have lost some of the plating but what is left has a lovely aged patina to the silver finish and the four scabbard screws are in place. Still attached is the original dark blue leather crescent hanger with its metal clip loop at the top. It is in really excellent condition! The blade fits very snuggly into the scabbard. Just a top quality sword in untouched condition, which could be cleaned to a bright finish or just left with 80 years of patina, which personally I think adds to its appeal as a collector. The Sword in the scabbard measures a total of 36.7” (93.2cm) long and weighs a heavy 915g. As this is a large and heavy item, UK postage will be £12 via Parcel Force but please contact me via email for the best international postage charge for your specific country. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Untouched WW2 RAD Hewer by Carl Eickhorn Here on offer is a beautiful original example of a RAD Hewer by Carl Eickhorn. This massive and very heavy Hewer is in untouched condition and has the lovely thick quality nickel silver mounts that retain a bright finish and could be polished bright if so required. The Hilt is in truly excellent condition with all the silvering remaining to the crossguard, ferrule, grip edges and top beak. The genuine stunning Stag Antler Grip plates are in beautiful toned condition with no damage. They fit the metal grip frame like a “glove”. Both the retaining screws and nuts are in place and show very slight surface rust that would clean off. The huge matte finished Blade measures 9.75” (24.5cm) in length and is in excellent condition with just smudgy surface runner marks and one tiny nick to the cutting edge. On the obverse is etched the RAD motto, Arbeit adelt”, which translates to “Labor Ennobles”. Most of the blacking remains to the letters; just the last two are slightly fainter. On the reverse ricasso, it has a ‘crisp’ etched Carl Eickhorn ‘Seated Squirrel’ makers trademark, which is the type used between 1935 and 1941. Above the trademark is the RAD triangle with the words “Ges Gesch” below it. The metal Scabbard shell is straight and retains most of its original black paint. There is some paint loss at the edges and light “spider” crazing. On the reverse is a tiny pin-head dent, which is the only dent I can see. The nickel silver scabbard mounts are in excellent condition. The upper mount has the beautiful RAD curls on both sides and a circular pattern border at the lower edge. The hanger bar is still securely in place and shows no signs of being repaired, which I have seen on a number of examples. The lower mount has the image of the RAD badge on both sides and is in undented condition, which considering this is clearly a worn example, is surprising. There is just slight loss of plating to the lower “bulge”. The thick scabbard throat is still held securely in place and just shows a couple of nicks on the top. All four original mount retaining screws are still in place. The blade fits and “clips” very snuggly into the scabbard. I fine example of this massive Hewer by the great maker Carl Eickhorn in untouched condition. The Hewer in the scabbard measures a total of 15.7” (39.8cm) long and weighs a heavy 1040g. As this is a large and heavy item, UK postage will be £12 via Parcel Force but please contact me via email for the best international postage charge for your specific country. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Unusual 21” WWI Carved Wooden Trench Raiding Club with Internal Lead Weighted Tip Here on offer is what appears to be a WWI trench raiding club that has been skilfully carved from a branch of wood, possibly blackthorn. The tip has an internal lead weight fitted similar to the type fitted to officially issued British clubs, at the time. The branch has been carved in the centre section, in such a way as to leave a dozen protruding ‘nodules’ distributed around the circumference. A hole has been drilled through it near the end of the grip, which would have originally had a thin rope or leather strap/loop fitted. The main section seems to have been painted in a dark varnish of some type, but this is missing from the head section where it has clearly been used, exposing the small branch stems that act as impact nodules, like hob nails did on other versions. This is an exceptionally rare example of a nearly impossible to find WW1 trench club, that is perfectly weighted and could do some serious damage! Trench raiding clubs were homemade melee weapons used by both the Allies and the Central Powers during WW1. Clubs were used during nighttime trench raiding expeditions as a quiet and effective way of killing or wounding enemy soldiers. The clubs were usually made out of wood. It was common practice to fix a metal object at the striking end (e.g. an empty Mills bomb) in order to maximize the injury inflicted. Another common design comprised a simple stave with the end drilled out and a lead weight inserted, with rows of large hobnails hammered in around its circumference. Most designs had some form of cord or leather strap at the end to wrap around the user\'s wrist. Apparently, they were also used by officers to finish enemy soldiers wounded by poison gas attacks. Trench clubs were manufactured in bulk by units based behind the lines. Typically, regimental carpenters and metal workers would make large numbers of clubs, from whatever materials where available at the time. They were generally used along with other \"quiet\" weapons such as trench knives, entrenching tools, bayonets, hatchets and pickaxe handles. The club measures 21” (53cm) long and weighs a heavy 470g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Unusual African Carved Wooden Swagger Stick with Concealed Blade Here on offer is a unusual African carved wooden swagger stick with a concealed blade. I was told this piece was used as a swagger stick by a British officer, in Kenya during WW2, but no provenance exists to support this? However, the “stick” is the correct length and size to be used as a swagger stick. The grip has been carved from African blackwood and has geometric chequered and striped patterning possibly to simulate reptile skin? The smooth sheath appears to be made from a dark African mahogany wood and has a steel collar fitted at both ends, that now show some slight age darkening to the finish. The long and impressive 13.5” (34.3cm) single edged plain steel blade, is very sharp and in excellent condition, with just some light age staining to the finish. It is devoid of any maker’s marks as is normal with African made edged weapons. The blade when pushed all the way in, fits snugly into the sheath and stays in place. The whole swagger stick is in excellent condition and now has a beautiful dark patina to the wood. With the blade inserted, it measures 20.1” (51cm) long and is about 1” (2.4cm) diameter. It weighs 330g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Unusual and Large Antique Brass and Leather Campaign Travelling Inkwell c1850 Here on offer is an unusual and large antique brass and leather campaign travelling inkwell, circa 1850. This large cylindrical shaped travelling inkwell has been made from brass with a thin brown leather outer sleaving around the main body and the lid. The glass inkwell is fixed inside and is in perfect excellent condition, with just one tiny chip to the inner rim. The neck of the glass inkwell is sealed by the hinged lid being pushed down and then slightly turned, so that the lid lower rim slots under the two small brass slotted pillars. This is a very unusual style of locking mechanism and I couldn’t find another such example? It dates from around the mid 19th century and has clearly been used and loved by a senior British officer, as part of his writing set, during his various campaign services. The brass now has a great aged patina, with some staining to the finish. The leather is still surprisingly in great condition, with a rubbed/polished finish and some pimples/tiny bumps under the surface. This fine example is designed to protect the glass inkwell, which it does exceptionally well, being of a very sturdy construction. It measures 2.4” (6cm) tall and 2.5” (6.3cm) diameter at the base. It weighs 142g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thanks for taking the time to look.

Unusual and rare WW1 1914 Princess Mary Christmas Tin – Chrome Plated Here on offer is a GENUINE WW1 1914 Princess Mary Christmas Tin that the owner has had Chrome Plated after the war. I have had a few of these tins in my collection over the years but never one that has been Chrome Plated. The owner clearly valued this tin and wanted to recognise that after the war. This tin is empty of its contents and is in excellent condition with all the fine detail still present. On the outer surface, most of the Chrome plated finish is retained, there is just some loss over the raised ‘M’ letters and the laurel and ring around the Queens head. The inside still has all the Chrome finish remaining and is in excellent condition. The hinge still works as originally designed, and the tin closes nicely. A fine example of a 1914 Queen Mary tin and a great collectable that are becoming hard to find in this condition and even rarer being Chrome Plated. Some history relating to the creation of these tins that you may find of interest: In November 1914, an advertisement was placed in the national press inviting monetary contributions to a 'Sailors & Soldiers Christmas Fund' which had been created by Princess Mary, the seventeen year old daughter of King George V and Queen Mary. The purpose was to provide everyone wearing the King's uniform and serving overseas on Christmas Day 1914 with a 'gift from the Nation'. The response was truly overwhelming, and it was decided to spend the money on an embossed brass box, based on a design by Messrs Adshead and Ramsey. The contents varied considerably; officers and men on active service afloat or at the front received a box containing a combination of pipe, lighter, 1 oz of tobacco and twenty cigarettes in distinctive yellow monogrammed wrappers. Non-smokers and boys received a bullet pencil and a packet of sweets instead. Indian troops often got sweets and spices, and nurses were treated to chocolate. Many of these items were dispatched separately from the tins themselves, as once the standard issue of tobacco and cigarettes was placed in the tin there was little room for much else apart from the greeting card. The 'tin' itself was approximately 5" long by 3¼" wide by 1¼" deep with a double-skinned, hinged, lid. The surface of the lid depicts the head of Princess Mary in the centre, surrounded by a laurel wreath and flanked on either side by the 'M' monogram. At the top, a decorative cartouche contains the words 'Imperium Britannicum' with a sword and scabbard either side. On the lower edge, another cartouche contains the words 'Christmas 1914', which is flanked by the bows of battleships forging through a heavy sea. In the corners, small roundels house the names of the Allies: Belgium, Japan, Montenegro and Servia; France and Russia are at the edges, each superimposed on three furled flags or standards. This tin measures 5.1” (13cm) wide, 3.7” (8.5cm) high, 1.2” (3cm) deep and weighs 135g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched.

Unusual and Rare WW1 British Army Butchers “Trench” Knife by James Walker & Co. Ltd with Leather Sheath dated 1915 Here on offer is a very unusual example of what I believe is a WW1 British Army issued Butcher’s “Trench” knife that comes with a professionally made Army issued leather sheath. I can’t find another example for reference but understand that at the start of WW1 French soldiers were not issued knives and were supposed to rely on their bayonets. However, as soon as trench warfare set in the long rifles with bayonets proved unwieldy in the confined space of the trenches. This led to the French Army from the beginning of 1915 distributing large numbers of civilian knives in many variations, the most common being the Butcher\'s Knives of which 200,000 were issued from July. Between 25 and 30 cm long, they were issued together with a rudimentary sheath made of textile or leather. Apparently, the French Butcher\'s Knives were not very popular with the troops, probably due to the lack of hand guard. Now this example, made by James Walker & Co. Ltd does have a thick oval brass finger/hand guard and much wider blade, unlike the French versions. The butcher’s knife has a plain wooden grip, which has made from two slabs of wood possibly teak, that are pinned together through the tang, with five brass pins. The 12” long steel blade has a maker’s name on one side: JAMES WALKER & Co. Ltd LION PACKING It is in excellent condition and still retains a sharp edge, but there are some areas of light pitting and age staining to the finish. It comes with a very well made thick brown leather scabbard which has a large belt loop at the top. The sheath is in excellent condition and stamped on the back of the belt loop section with a British Broad Arrow, the maker’s initials, “H & R” and the date 1915. The Butchers knife blade measures 12” (30.5cm) long and the whole knife is 17.25” (44cm) long. With the sheath it weighs 435g. This is a great opportunity to obtain and rare example of what I believe to be a British Army issued Butchers knife that was to be used as a trench knife during the early years of WW1. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thanks for taking the time to look.

Unusual and Very Impressive Post WW2 RAF ‘90 Group’ Shooting Award - Gilt Brass Trinket Box Dated 1952 Here on offer is an unusual and very impressive, Post WW2 RAF ‘90 Group’ shooting award gilt brass trinket box. The heavy brass metal box has a very impressive large copper based alloy plaque, fixed to the top of the lid. The highly detailed plaque has the RAF wings and cap badge image at the top and various scrolls and laurel leaves around the edges. The centre has an inset brass disc with crossed rifles and a laurel wreath. The scroll at the bottom has the award details engraved into it, which read as follows: No. 90 GROUP .22 INDIVIDUAL CHAMPIONSHIP 1952 So this award was awarded to the winner of the .22 rifle competition held by the RAF 90 Squadron, in 1952. The top of the lid has a small chequered pattern and the rest of the box has a plain finish. I believe the case originally had a gilt finish, the remains of which you can still see on the base. It now has a beautiful aged brass lustre finish, which looks like gold! Internally it has a wooden (cedar) lining set in the base, with a central divider. It may have originally held playing cards or even cigarettes or small cigars? It makes an ideal trinket box for men’s jewellery, cufflinks etc. Some history relating to 90 Group/Squadron during this period: The squadron started as a light bomber squadron during WW2 and continued to operate the Lancaster in the post-war Bomber Command until May 1947 when the squadron re-equipped with Lincolns. It carried out regular detachments from Wyton to Egypt and Rhodesia before it disbanded on 1 September 1950. The squadron reformed post-war at RAF MARHAM on 4 October 1950 and was equipped with the B-29 Superfortress known in Great Britain as the Boeing Washington. On 8 January 1953 a Washington from the squadron WF502 mysteriously crashed near Llanarmon-yn-Ial in Denbighshire with the loss of all 10 crewmen, it had flown into the ground at night. In November 1953 the squadron began re-equipping with Canberras. The squadron was disbanded on 1 May 1956. On 1 January 1957, the squadron was reformed at RAF Honington as a V-Bomber squadron, receiving Vickers Valiants from March that year. The squadron started to convert to an in-flight refuelling mission in August 1961, becoming a dedicated tanker unit on 1 April 1962 when it officially lost its bomber role. Structural problems with the Valiant fleet caused by metal fatigue resulted in the RAF\'s Valiant fleet being permanently grounded on 26 January 1965, the squadron finally disbanding on 16 April 1965. The box is in excellent undamaged condition and makes an impressive collectors piece for any RAF collector. It measures 6.75” (17cm) by 4.75” (12.1cm) by 1.2” (3cm) and weighs 445g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Unusual Antique Deer’s Foot Folding Letter Opener – Souvenir of Edinburgh Castle Here on offer is an unusual antique deer’s foot, folding letter opener. It appears to be a souvenir from Edinburgh Castle as the blade has hand written on it: FROM EDINBURGH CASTLE This is a very old example of a very rare type of large folding letter opener, of which I have only ever seen one other example. The deer’s foot has lost all the fur covering to the skin, but retains all the keratin on the hoof. The blade appears to be made from a clear early celluloid/plastic that has slightly stained with age. A ribbed black plastic/Bakelite ferrule connects the hoof to the blade, with a steel pin. There is no maker’s mark or name on the letter opener, but I know many of these deer’s foot knives where made in Solingen, Germany, by W CLAUBERG. I therefore suspect this may have been made in Germany and sold through the Edinburgh Castle souvenir shop as a memento of a persons visit. The letter opener is in unused condition but is still in full working order, albeit the foot has lost its fur over the years. The blade measures 5.6” (14.3cm) long and the letter opener is 11.75” (30cm) in total length. It weighs 70g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched.

Unusual Antique English made Bone Construction Fruit Knife “A Present from Folkestone” c1880 Here on offer is a really unusual antique ALL bone construction fruit knife, circa 1880. The whole of this knife, apart from the three steel pins, is made from solid bone or a similar fine-grained natural material. On one side of the handle it has been hand engraved with the words: A Present from Folkestone Clearly this was a Victorian souvenir item purchased when someone visited the very popular seaside town of Folkestone back in the late 1800’s. I own another double bladed example, which has the maker’s name of J. RODGERS & SONS of Sheffield on it, but I have never seen a single bladed version before. This single bladed pocketknife has been beautifully hand made, I am assuming in Sheffield, in exactly the same style as the more usual silver-bladed mother of pearl handled versions. The blade opens and locks in place securely and snaps shut but has a slight wobble when closed. There is some slight staining to the blade from the acid in the fruit and it has some tiny nibbles to the top cutting edge. This is very unusual and rare knife and would make a great addition to any knife collection. The blade measures 2.3” (6cm) long and the knife is 5.2” (13.2cm) when open. It weighs 7.2g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Unusual Antique German Hunting Knife with Golden Eagle Talons Handle – Blade stamped Paul Grundig Munchen Here on offer is a rare and very unusual antique German hunting knife with a handle made from the folded talons of what I think is a Golden Eagle. I have never come across a knife with an eagle “foot” handle before and I acquired this one many years ago for my collection. I am also surprised how well it fits and grips into your hand, albeit you have to be aware of the talons, which are still needle sharp! The reason I believe this is a Golden Eagle is the Tarsi (the long foot bone that lead to the toes) have feathers not scales, but I am no expert! The white metal ferrule has a beautiful oak leaf pattern and the scabbard top mount has a white metal image of a running deer on one side and a hunting dog on the other. The scabbard itself is made from dark brown leather and has some wear to the tip. The single edges blade has a mirror finish with some minor light pitting on the upper edges, which could be polished out if required. The front has the makers or distributers name stamped into it: PAUL GRUNDIG MUNCHEN This is just a really unusual and quality made hunting knife that will make a great addition to any knife collection and I doubt you will find another like it! The blade measures 4” (10.2cm) long and the knife is 9” (23cm) in total length. Inserted in the scabbard it measures 9.5” (24.2cm) long It weighs 100g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched.

Unusual Antique German Prussian Kaiser Wilhelm II (1888-1918) 2 Mark Solid Silver Coin Brooch Here on offer is a fine and unusual example of an antique Prussian Kaiser Wilhelm II 1888-1918, 2 Mark Solid Silver Coin Brooch. The condition of the silver coin is excellent, but on the reverse a pin and “C” clasp have been soldered in place, covering the area where the date would be displayed on the coin, so it is impossible the accurately date this example. The coin brooch measures approximately 1.1” (2.7cm) diameter and weighs 11.7g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Delivery Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Unusual British WW1 Trench Art “Tank Corps” Wooden Money Box Here on offer is a genuine piece of WW1 Trench Art, being a Tank Corps related, wooden money box. It has been skilfully made and has a slot cut in the top section to allow coins to be placed in it. There are two pieces of canvas pinned under the slot inside, to stop someone extracting coins by sliding a knife through the slot. The only way to get to the contents is to unscrew the four brass screws around the sides of the base and remove the tight fitting wooden rectangular base. On the front is engraved the image of a British WW1 tank and the letters, “T C” standing for Tank Corps. The other sides have famous WW1 battle names, that utilised tanks, engraved on them: ARRAS SOMME YPRES The money box came with two worn British George V one penny coins inside, one dated 1917 and one 1918. Both are included with this money box. This is a great piece of trench art that is in excellent condition and can still be used as a money box today. I have fitted four new slotted brass screws to the base as the original screws where missing when I acquired it. It measures 3.4” (8.5cm) high, 3.2” (8.1cm) wide and 2.6” (6.5cm) deep. It weighs 113g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Unusual British WW2 Bullet Trench Art Letter Opener with Leather Sheath Here on offer is a great genuine piece of WW2 Trench Art, being a bullet handled letter opener with its original leather sheath. The letter opener features a long and slightly curved, sharp edged, steel blade that fits securely to an .303 type bullet head and inert cartridge. The British cartridge and it has the following markings on the bottom: G B 1940 VII From research the G B refers to the maker Greenwood and Batley of Leeds, England. This company manufactured ammunition from an early stage, making in excess of 705 million .303 MK7 cartridges during WW1. They finally ceased production in the late 1950’s. They also had a filling factory at Abbey Wood and later during WW2, one at Farnham. 1940 is the year of manufacture and VII denotes it is a MK7 type cartridge. The hand made leather sheath has a nice aged finish to the grained leather and has the original metal staples along its seam. The letter opener measures 6.6” (16.8cm) long with a 3.6” (9.2cm) blade and weighs 35g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thanks for taking the time to look.

Unusual Cased Limited Edition Böker “Masonic” Stockman Knife with Blade by Manfred Sachse c1990 Here on offer is an unusual and rare, limited edition Böker “Masonic” Stockman knife with a beautifully decorated blade by the master blade smith, Manfred Sachse, circa 1990. It comes in an ebonised wood, hinged case with a black silk lining. I did try to research this knife but failed to find another example listed or documented anywhere? Given the secrecy that exists around the Mason’s I imagine any such knives are treasured by each separate lodge and effectively hidden from public view? Therefore, I contacted the production research team at Böker Baumwerk GmbH, Solingen, in Germany. They proved to be very helpful and provided the following information: The knife is a Stockman model, which was produced in co-operation with the Damascus smith Manfred Sachse. The blade is made of blued carbon stainless steel and the numerous Masonic symbols are elaborately etched in gold on both sides. The bolsters of the knife are made of polished nickel silver and the handle is made of polished cow shin bone. The limited edition comprised of 500 pieces. Unfortunately, they couldn’t determine the exact year of issue, but suspect the date to be between 1990 and 2000. What I find slightly confusing is the fact this knife has the number 582 stamped on one of the bolsters? Therefore, either Boker have got the limited number of knives wrong, which is doubtful or this may relate to a Masonic Lodge number? Now a Masonic lodge No.582 still exits and is known as the Khyber Lodge that meets at number 10 Duke Street, St James, London and the lodge was constituted back in the 1850’s. I have owned this knife for about 20 years and it is in near MINT condition. The only issue I can see, is that the gold letter “e” has rubbed off of the blade at the end of name M.Sache, albeit you can still make out the letter. This is a great chance to add a very rare and top quality Böker knife to your collection. This knife can only increase in value. The knife has a blade length of 4” (10.2cm) and a total length, when open, of 9.2” (23.3cm). It weighs 140g Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Unusual Commemorative Franco - British 1908 Exhibition - Double Bladed “ENCORE” Penknife by Thomas Turner & Co. Here on offer is an antique commemorative Franco British 1908 Exhibition, double bladed “ENCORE” Penknife by Thomas Turner & Co, Sheffield. The larger blade is 2” (5.1cm) long and is stamped on the ricasso with: T. TURNER & CO CUTLERS TO HIS MAJESTY The smaller blade is 1.5” (3.8cm) long and is stamped on the ricasso with: ENCORE OIL JOINTS SHEFFIELD The main body of the knife has clear celluloid scales on both sides that cover the image of the flag of France and Britain with the words: EXHIBITION 1908 FRANCO BRITISH Overall, the penknife is in excellent condition with some slight age spotting to the steel finish on the blades. Thomas Turner of Sheffield first registered the \"Encore\" trade mark in 1805. Closed, the penknife measures 3.3” (8.5cm) long and it weighs 27g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Unusual Early German WW2 Luftwaffe Model AK 39 Wrist Compass by Kadlec Here is an early and unusual example of a WW2 German Luftwaffe wrist or armband compass. These compasses where used by German pilots and aircrew during WW2. They where made by Kadlec in Prague, Czechoslovakia and introduced to the Luftwaffe in 1939, as the AK-39 (Armband-Kompass 1939). I believe this is an early model that allowed the setting of a course by means of the clear top housing, which rotates and has a white guide across the top. There is also a central red circle to help indicate when the compass is level. Later versions had a transparent bottom, which allowed for more complex orientation procedures, and were made of white Bakelite instead of black. What is unusual about this version is the fact the back of the black Bakelite housing does not show any maker’s marks or Luftwaffe references? I have been told that some of the very early “samples” just had a print circular label attached with the details, but I can’t confirm that. Also the way the long leather straps fit to the casing is more like a conventional watch, with a non-removable metal pin/bar. The compass itself has a clear (slightly aged yellow), Bakelite top ring and a one-piece black Bakelite body. The top ring has repeating, vertical grooves to the outside top and side edges, a single, central, white stripe and a central red circle. It rotates for aligning directional headings as required. The clear, liquid filled, interior of the compass has a floating black Bakelite panel with a white, directional arrow and 360 degree white directional markings in increments of thirty with white numerals at,3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30, and 33, with a red "N" at the 360 degree north point. It also has additional white lines at the four, major, cardinal directional points, North, South, East and West and the manufacturer’s name and location to the centre, "Kadlec Instrumentenfabrik-Prag". The compass functions accurately and the circular plate floats freely in the encased liquid. It may have lost a little of the liquid inside (there is an air bubble across the face) but I am not sure how full these where when they where originally made. It comes with its original soft long black leather strap with buckle fastening. The compass measures 2.4” (6.2cm) diameter and end to end the strap is 12.75” (32.4cm) long. It weighs 72g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Unusual Hand Carved Marble Image of a British 8th Army Soldier Possibly by a POW from North Africa - 1943 Here on offer is an unusual hand carved marble image of a British 8th Army soldier sending a birthday message to his mother, by pigeon from North Africa in 1943. This is the type of work that was produced by Italian and German POW’s that were interned in North Africa. The front depicts a British soldier in desert uniform including helmet, laying down and passing an envelope /message to a pigeon or dove. Around the edge are the words: GREETINGS TO MOTHER MANY HAPPY RETURNS FROM TOM And at the bottom: N. AFRICA 1943 From the 1943 date, this was possibly from Tunis, after the British chased Rommel across from El Alamein during 1942. It is in perfect condition and has a marble support on the back, allowing it to be displayed on a desk or shelf. It measures 7.5” (19cm) high by 5.5” (14cm) wide and weighs 625g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Unusual Hand Made Soldiers Wooden Truncheon – Liverpool & Irish Regiment c1890 Here on offer is a rare hand made soldiers wooden truncheon that was owner by a member of the Liverpool & Irish Regiment circa 1890 and possibly used in the Second Boer War, whilst supporting the King’s Liverpool Regiment. The hard wood truncheon has been made from a branch or root of a tree that had a spur near the top that provides a hard “nodule”. The truncheon has usage marks and some age splits near the base where the hole has been made to take the leather cord. It still has a very old paper label attached that states: Belonged to Pte Callaghan Liverpool & Irish Regt circa 1890. Liverpool’s large Irish community formed the 64th Lancashire Rifle Volunteer Corps on 25 April 1860, one of many volunteer corps raised in Lancashire in response to heightened tension with France. The Liverpool Irish became a volunteer (later Territorial Force) battalion of the King’s (Liverpool Regiment) in July 1881. As such, it fought in the Second Boer War and, sustaining thousands of casualties in numerous battles that prominently included Givenchy, Guillemont, Third Ypres, and the Hundred Days Offensive. Disbanded after the Great War in 1922, the Liverpool Irish reformed in 1939 before WW2 and constituted the nucleus of the 7th Beach Group that landed at Juno Beach on 6 June 1944, D-Day. The truncheon measures 12.75” (32.4cm) long and about 1.3” (3.5cm) diameter on the shaft. It weighs 195g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched.

Unusual Image of a WW2 RAAF Cap Badge Set in Clear Plastic Here on offer is an unusual image of a WW2 Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) insignia as depicted on their cap badge, moulded in clear plastic or possibly perspex. The moulded recessed shapes have been reverse painted with gold and yellow paint, providing an impressive view from the front, especially when held against a dark background. I have never seen one of these before and am not sure of its purpose, but make’s a great RAAF display piece. It measures about 1.9” (4.8cm) high by 1.75” (4.4cm) wide and weighs 5.2g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Unusual Japanese Vintage Double Sided Transparent Glass Pocket Compass with a Pouch Here on offer is an unusual Japanese vintage double sided, transparent glass pocket compass with a pouch. The compass is made from two convex glass domes that are fixed into a thin circular aluminium outer case. Inside the glass it has an outer aluminium ring that on one side has a black background with the compass makings and on the other side is plain aluminium with dark markings and the word “JAPAN”. Its transparent design allows for easy viewing of the compass needle and precise navigation. It is in excellent condition with just some minor edge dings to the outer aluminium case. It still retains its small suspension ring at the top. This example also comes with a press stud, brown leatherette pouch with GERMANY stamped on the back. It measures 45mm diameter, 10mm thick and weighs 15g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Unusual King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra 1902 Coronation Mug with Imperial Federation Crest by W.T. Copeland & Sons Here on offer unusual King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra 1902 coronation mug, that was made by W.T. Copeland & Sons, that is in perfect undamaged condition. It is finished in a tin white glaze and depicts brown printed transfer portraits of King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra, surrounded with laurel and oak leaves on one side. Interestingly on the other side it depicts the crest of the Imperial Federation, with the names of the ten countries that were involved in its proposed, but unsuccessful formation. The Imperial Federation was a series of proposals in the late 19th and early 20th centuries to create a federal union to replace the existing British empire, presenting it as an alternative to colonial imperialism. No such proposal was ever adopted, but various schemes were popular in Australia, Canada, New Zealand and other colonial territories. The Coronation of King Edward VII (1841-1910) and Queen Alexandra (1844-1925) took place in Westminster Abbey on 9th August 1902. It was originally planned for 26th June 1902, but the King was taken ill so was postponed until August. You can see that this mug was originally made with date of JUNE 26th on the front, that was then crossed through and the date AUGUST 9th was added, interestingly all under the top glaze? On the base of the mug is the partial maker’s mark, being for W.T. Copeland & Sons, Stoke-on-Trent, England. It is in mint condition with no cracks or repairs, just some light age crazing to the glaze on the base and inside of the mug. The mug measures 3.2” (8cm) high and 3.25” (8.2cm) diameter. It weighs 175g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thank you for taking the time to look.

Unusual King George III Irish Token 1820 Here on offer is an unusual King George III Irish token dated 1820. The obverse displays the Kings head in profile and the depicts an Irish harp and the date 1820. It appears to be made from a light coloured bronze alloy? The images on both sides are rubbed but still retain a lot of fine detail. The token measures 1” (2.6cm) diameter and weighs 5g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Unusual Large Cold Painted Metal Figural Table Lighter/Striker - a Cowboy on a Horse with a Lasso Here on offer is an unusual large cold painted metal figural table lighter/striker in the form of a Cowboy on a Horse with a lasso in his hand. I believe this lighter dates from the 1930's, but there are no maker marks or date stamps that I can see on it to truly confirm its age. It appears to be made from a heavy spelter type metal that has produced a finely detailed casting of the Cowboy and his horse. The whole setting has then been “cold painted” and now shows some slight loss of paint to the finish. The Cowboy has a metal rope in his hand above his head that is shaped like a small lasso. I suspect this may have originally been a bigger lasso loop, but some of the wire has been lost over time. This could easily be replaced. To the right of the horse is a cut down tree trunk that retains the everlasting “striker” in the top. It has the striker pad down one of the tree roots and it still works! It measures 10.25” (26cm) long by 10” (25.4cm) high and 3.5” (9cm) deep. It weighs a heavy 2.2Kg. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thanks for taking the time to look.

Unusual Large WW2 Trench Art Aluminium Aircraft Brooch Here on offer is an unusual large version of a WW2 period ‘Trench Art’ made aluminium aircraft brooch. I can’t actually fully identify the aircraft, but from the shape of the wings and tail fin it looks more like a German ME109 than say a Spitfire or Hurricane? The aircraft itself has been beautifully made out of polished aluminium, from a crashed/downed aircraft and an early long brass pin and clasp has been securely fixed to its base. I have never come across an aircraft brooch this large before, which actually makes a great display item on its own. It measures 2.5” (6.4cm) wing tip to wing tip and has a 2.1” (5.4cm) long fuselage. It weighs 9.5g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Unusual Letter Opener in the form of a WW1 British Vickers Machine Gun Barrel Here on offer is an unusual letter opener in the form of a WW1 British Vickers machine gun. Barrel. I am not sure when this letter opener was actually made? It could be a period made piece, it is hard to tell, but that aside, it is an impressive piece. All the external fittings are made from brass and are fitted to a checkered wooden grip and ribbed sheath, that looks like the barrel of a water-cooled WW1 Vickers machine gun. Set into the barrel is a small brass plaque, that has been stamped with: M.G.C. 1917 Then on the top of the wooden grip is a detailed cutout image of a WW1 Vickers machine gun on its stand. George V copper pennies have been cut and shaped to cap both ends of the wooden barrel sheath and the wooden grip. The 4.5” steel blade has a double cutting edge and tapers to a thin point. There is no makers mark or name that I can see, but it has been very well made. The Vickers machine gun was a water-cooled .303 British (7.7 mm) machine gun produced by Vickers Limited, originally for the British Army. Overall, it is in excellent condition, with no rust or dings to the blade just some scratches and an age patina to the fittings. The blade measures 4.5” (11.4cm) long and the letter opener, in the sheath is 9.75” (24.8cm) long. It weighs 145g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Unusual Mauchline Ware Circular Thread Holder for Clark & Co Anchor Sewing Cottons with Transfer Image of General Gordon – METAMMEH c1890 Here on offer is unusual Mauchline Ware ‘Turret Topped’ circular thread holder for Clark & Co Anchor Sewing Cottons of Paisley. There is an impressive paper-advertising label for Clark & Co attached to the inside of the lid. The holder itself has a black lacquer finish and the top wooden lid has a turret finish to the edge and a large printed image of General Gordon in civilian dress with the words: GENERAL GORDON BORN JAN 28th 1833 KILLED JAN 26th 1885 Printed on the top edge and the following words printed on the lower edge: GORDONS LAST WORDS TO HIS SISTER IN HIS LAST LETTER I AM QUITE HAPPY, THANK GOD, & LIKE LAWRENCE, I HAVE TRIED TO DO MY DUTY Around the outer edge of the main body is the printed image of British troops firing on the enemy with officers in the foreground on camels, with the place name in Sudan, METAMMEH, printed at the bottom. There is some damage to the image of General Gordon on the top of the lid and three of the turrets have chunks missing from them. The main barrel shaped body and printed image of the battle scene are in excellent condition. There is a hole in the side of the barrel where the tread would have been feed through. The interior and base have a royal blue leatherette paper finish to them, typical of the late Victorian period. It measures 2.8” (7.1cm) high by 3.2” (8.1cm) diameter at the base. It weighs 76g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Unusual Middle Eastern “Trench Art” Brass Box Depicting King Bin Saud of Saudi Arabia c1943 Here on offer is an unusual lidded brass “trench art” box depicting King Abdulaziz “Bin Saud” Abdul Rahman the founder of Saudi Arabia, dated 1943. I was told this box dates back to WW2 and is a rare for of Middle Eastern “Trench Art”. The numbers 43 stamped into on e edge of the lid, relate to the year 1943. On the top of the plain brass lid is a clear profile image of the Saudi King Bin Saud and an Arabic symbol that I do not recognise. The main body of the brass box has a flower and leaf pattern engraved on each side and the lip of the box has a raised lip that also has a floral design on all four sides. I have never come across a box like this before but think it may have been used as a table top cigarette holder? The box measures 4” (10.2cm) square by 1.6” (4.2cm) high and weighs 218g. It is excellent condition and has a nice aged patina finish to the brass. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Unusual One-Piece Cast-Iron WW1 Mills No.5 Practice or Display Grenade Here on offer is an unusual one-piece cast-iron WW1 Mills No.5 practice or display grenade? It looks to me to be a copy of a No. 5 Mk. 1 grenade. I believe this was the first version of the grenade, first being issued in May 1915 and entered general issue when mass production caught up a year later in 1916. I can’t find another example of this practice or display grenade and would welcome any information that would help with its history. It has been cast, in one piece, from cast iron and has a large hollow centre with a circular opening at the bottom, where a base plug would screw in place on a real version. The exterior displays the Mills grenade ribbed pattern and curved release/strike lever. The exterior has a lovely dark patina finish to the metal with some very light surface rust. I think this grenade was also a museum piece as it has the typical white ink reference number written near the base. In this case it is “No. 1177”. It measures 3.75” (9.5cm) high and about 2.25” (5.8cm) diameter around the body. It weighs a heavy 673g about the same weight as a real grenade. It makes a great WW1 display piece and I have been using it as a paper weight for years! Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched.

Unusual Pair of Vintage Trench Art Royal Navy “Squid/Limbo” A/S 12 - Brass Shell Cases Here on offer is an unusual pair of vintage trench art Royal Navy, ahead throwing anti-submarine weapon system, Squid/Limbo A/S 12, brass shell cases. My understanding is that the Limbo weapon system was the final development of the ahead-throwing anti-submarine weapon Squid, designed during WW2. Limbo was installed on the quarterdeck of Royal Navy escort ships from 1955 to the mid-1980s. Limbo was widely employed by the Royal Canadian, being incorporated into all destroyer designs from the late 1950s to the early 1970s and the Type 12 President Class frigates built for the South African Navy in the 1960s. The weapon was used in the 1982 Falklands War and remained in service in the Royal Navy and Commonwealth navies until the 1990s. The cut down brass shell cases have been painted inside, one green and one red and each one has silver plated Royal Navy badge fixed to the front. The brass shell cases now have a bright polished finish, which makes it hard to get detailed photos but they are much better in the “flesh” than the photos. The bases show the stamped British ordinance marks that read as: A/S 12 LOT 39 N & 17 N ECC 1965 & 1962 FV WD Arrow These markings relate too: Manufactured by ECC - Edward Curran, Cardiff in 1965 and 1962, Lot 30 N & 17 N which denote a Naval store. FV - Examiner’s mark, that seems to have examined most of Curran’s A/S cases. Both cases also have a No. 38 Mk 1 electric primer manufactured by BE - ROF Blackburn, 1965 Filled by CY - ROF Chorley, one in 1961, Lot 7 & 1962 Lot 16. This unusual pair of vintage “Trench Art” cases would make a great addition to any Royal Navy collection. Each case measures 2.5” (6.4cm) tall by 3” (7.6cm) diameter at the base. Together they weigh a heavy 1.2Kg. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Unusual Plaster Cast Wall Hanging Bust of a WW2 German Army ‘Heer’ Soldier Here on offer is a rare, unusual and actually striking image of a plaster cast wall hanging bust of a WW2 German Army ‘Heer’ soldier. The soldier is depicted wearing his steel helmet and German Army uniform along with his Iron Cross medal. The bust has been painted with a dark brown gloss paint, which looks to be of the period and does show signs of edge chipping to the finish, as shown in my photos. On the reverse there is an imbedded twisted wire loop, which enables it to be hung on a wall. On the lower edge there appears to be a maker’s mark or logo, but I can’t make out who the maker is? It measures 8” (20.2cm) high and 5” (12.7cm) wide. It weighs a heavy 935g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched.

Unusual Post War Vintage German Scout Knife with a Serrated Top Edge by Schneidteufel Solingen Here on offer is an unusual post war vintage German Scout Knife with a serrated top edge by Schneidteufel Solingen. The nickel-plated hilt fittings are in excellent condition and show NO loss of plating. The Bakelite grip plates are in perfect condition and are still held in place by the two original nickel rivets. The silver and red enamel Scout emblem still fits tightly into the grip and just has a couple of chips to the red enamel finish. The blade has a small ricasso and has an overall dulled grey and scratched surface finish but no deep pitting or nicks in the cutting edge. The top edge still retains a very sharp serrated edge, which is unusual for these scout knives. On the reverse ricasso is stamped the maker’s name, being: SCHNEIDTEUFEL SOLINGEN GERMANY. The leather buffer pad is still in place. The undented steel scabbard still retains a lot of black paint, but I think it has been repainted during its life as you can just make out scratch marks on the surface under the paint. The leather belt loop hanger and fastening strap and stud are still in place and in excellent condition, but there is one rivet missing from the top of the scabbard. The blade measures 5.5” (13.9cm) long and the knife is 9.75” (24.4cm) in total length. Inserted in the scabbard it measures 10” (25.4cm) long. It weighs 260g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Unusual Post WW2 German Dagger with Leather Scabbard by Edge Brand Solingen Here on offer is a post WW2 German dagger with a leather scabbard made by Edge Brand, Solingen. This quality dagger is in excellent condition with what appear to be a polished solid nickel silver pommel and crossguard. The grip looks to be made from black celluloid inset with multiple loops of a twisted wire. It is in mint condition, no cracks or chips. The nickel-plated, double-edged blade is very similar to a WW2 Army or Luftwaffe dagger blade, measuring 10.2” (25.8cm) in length and is in mint condition. It is stamped with the maker’s name: EDGE BRAND SOLINGEN GERMANY The black leather scabbard is in excellent condition and has a brass metal tip. It still retains leather belt strap and press stud. There looks to be an old repair to a split in the belt loop section of the strap. The dagger in the scabbard measures a total of 15.25” (38.7cm) long and weighs 330g. I am not sure of the age of the dagger and it is possibly a piece that was made for soldiers to bring back just after the war, using left over “parts”. It is actually a very well-made piece, unlike some of the poor-quality items that were produced, just after WW2. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Unusual Scout Association Machete with Original Leather Scabbard by TomTom Here on offer is an unusual vintage machete that was issued for use by the Scout Association. I have come across many different types of Scout Knives in my years of collecting, but never a Scout machete! It has the post 1967 Scout membership badge a “fleur-de-li with stars”, stamped on the front of the wooden handle and also on the front of the leather scabbard. The machete has a dark wooden handle, with a lovely dark aged patina. The two wooden slabs that make up the handle are held in place on the metal tang by three large flat rivets. The heavy steel blade has a curved pointed end and three long groves on each side of the flat blade. The blade has a dark greyed finish with some light surface rust marks and a good sharp finish to the single cutting edge. The blade has a maker’s logo and the name TOMTOM encased in a circle. I can’t find any reference to this maker but have seen a similar blade on the Internet without the Scout emblems and by a different maker, but it claims to be French in origin? The dark brown leather scabbard is tightly threaded together along all the edges using a thick leather twine, which has been knotted at the tip and partly left as a tassel. It also has a belt loop flap on the back enabling it to be fitted to a Scout belt. The Machete measures a total of 20.7” (52.5cm) long and the blade measures 14.7” (37.2cm) by 2” (5cm) wide at the ricasso. With the scabbard it weighs 680g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Unusual Set of Six Edward VIII and Royal Navy Related Napkin Rings in Fitted Wooden Case c1936 Here on offer is an unusual set of six Edward VIII and Royal Navy related napkin rings, in a green felt lined fitted wooden case, circa 1936. These may have been produced as a souvenir of the planned coronation of Edward VIII, that didn’t actually take place as he abdicated before that took place. Each napkin ring has been made from a slightly flattened and shaped metal ring, that has a British West Africa 1 penny coin completing the ring at the top. The metal is not plated and is possibly stainless steel or nickel silver? My understand that these coins are actually quite rare and one of the only countries to issue coins with the name King Edward VIII on them was British West Africa. Edward VIII only ruled as King for ten months and no countries issued coins with his portrait, just a few with his name on their coins. The coins of British West Africa have a star on them and a hole in the middle, so the locals could string the coins together and then wear them. There were three different denominations produced, 1/10th Penny, 1/2 Penny and 1 Penny. All the coins were struck in the UK and then sent to Africa. What I find interesting, is the fact that each of the six napkin rings has the name of a different Royal Navy ship professionally stamped on the inside. The names of the ships are: HMS Shropshire HMS Marlborough HMS Kent HMS Repulse HMS Philoctetes HMS Danae I have done some research but can’t find any relationship or Royal Navy event that links Edward VIII to these six Royal Navy ships? It is a conundrum and if anybody can help to identify the relationship that would be greatly appreciated. The napkin rings are in excellent/mint condition and the case just has a few shallow knocks. Each napkin measures 3” (8cm) by 1.2” (3cm) and weighs 45g. The total weight of the six napkin rings and the lidded case is a heavy 1Kg. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched.

Unusual Solid Sterling Silver Inter-Services Swimming Championships Medal – 1961 Junior Championships - 1 Metre Springboard by F. Phillips of Aldershot Here on offer is an unusual solid sterling silver Inter-Services swimming championships medal. It was awarded for 1st place in the junior championships, 1 metre springboard, held in 1961. It also comes with its original red coloured card box. I have seen a few of this type of Inter-Services medal before, that seem to date from the 1930’s through to the 1960’s, but never one made from solid sterling silver? This impressive circular medal has been cast from solid sterling silver by the famous medal maker’s, F. Phillips of Aldershot. The front depicts, in relief, the scene of possibly Boudica in a chariot that is being pulled by three horses, one with a fish body, one normal and one with wings. This represents the three British services, being Navy, Army and Air Force. Below this are the words: INTER-SERVICES SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIPS The reverse inside the laurel wreath, it is engraved with the words: 1961 JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIPS 1 METRE SPRINGBOARD 1ST At the top, it is also stamped “STERLING SILVER” for 925 grade sterling silver. It still comes with its original red coloured card box and in gold lettering on the top is printed: F. PHILLIPS MEDALLIST ALDERSHOT This medal is truly a fine quality piece that is in beautiful condition, with one ding to the edge and some slight discolouration to the silver that would polish bright if required. It measures 1.5” (3.8cm) diameter and weighs 36g of solid silver. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thank you for taking the time to look.

Unusual Teak Ashtray and Match Holder from H.M.S. WARSPITE c1947 Here on offer is a genuine solid piece of teak wood from H.M.S. WARSPITE that has been made into an ashtray and match holder. It has a quality brass plaque pinned to the front, which reads: FROM THE TEAK OF H.M.S. WARSPITE It measures 5” (12.7cm) diameter by 2.4” (6cm) high. It weighs 160g. Some history relating to this great ship follows: HMS WARSPITE When she was launched in 1913 the use of oil as fuel and untried 15-inch guns were revolutionary concepts in the naval arms race between Britain and Germany, a considerable risk for Winston Churchill, then First Lord of the Admiralty, and Admiral John Fisher who had advocated the design. In The Great War Warspite and her sisters were enrolled in the 5th Battle Squadron under Rear-Admiral Hugh Evan-Thomas. They were temporarily attached to Admiral Beatty\'s Battle cruiser Fleet and except Queen Elizabeth (which was in dock) they all fought in the Battle of Jutland in 1916. This was their only major engagement during the war and the only major engagement of the fleets for that matter. Warspite took some severe beating at the battle. 13 hits from heavy calibre weapons weren’t enough to sink her but she was relieved of duty before the end of the battle and made for port to undergo much needed repairs. They all survived the post-war cut downs and were refitted several times during the inter wars years. Especially Warspite, which underwent extensive reconstructions. During WWII Warspite earned no less than 14 battle honours. In the Second Battle of Narvik Warspite’s airplane not only spotted for the artillery but also managed to sink a German submarine. This was the first case where a ship borne aircraft achieved such a feat and the only case when launched from a battleship. She participated in multiple theatres and was severely damaged several times. Most noteworthy was a spectacular German attack with radio controlled dive bombs, which turned the ship into an all but a total wreck. However she managed to stay afloat through the entire war and after 30 years of service she was one of the most distinguished ships ever to serve the Royal Navy. After decommissioning the ship was approved for breaking up. She was towed from Portsmouth but during the journey she broke her towline and ran aground in Prussia Cove where she was sold for scrap and broken up. This unusual piece is in excellent original condition. A great piece of Royal Navy memorabilia! Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Many thanks for taking the time to look.

Unusual Throwing Knife and Scabbard by Taylor “Eye” Witness Sheffield Possibly Used During WW2 Here on offer is an unusual and early throwing knife and scabbard by Taylor Witness of Sheffield England. The story that came with this knife, without any provenance I might add, was that it was used by a British commando whilst undertaking close combat missions against German’s during WW2? Obviously, this can just be a made-up story, but the what is interesting is the fact the scabbard has a Swastika carved into it along with six small “X’s” and the grip has six notches/lines carved along the edge. I have seen this type of “kill mark” before, on such knives as Gurkha kukris and some smaller WW2 bayonets. Now the knife itself is unusual, in that I can’t find another such example or indeed any reference information about it? From its construction, it looks to me to be a very early example of a throwing knife, probably from the mid to late Victorian period? It has been made by the legendary Sheffield blade maker, John Taylor, who in 1820 founded a small pocketknife & edge tools workshop in the very heart of Sheffield, the ancestral home of cutlery in Great Britain. As was normal back then, makers would seek the use of a symbol by which their products would be recognised, even by those unable to read. In 1838 Taylor was granted the \"Eye Witness\" trademark for his goods, accompanied by an illustration of an all-seeing eye, hence the Eye Witness name that exists to this day. The throwing knife has a pointed double-edged fine steel blade that has a flattened dome shaped and bulbous tip, making for a well-balanced and weighty throwing knife. There are some sharpening marks around the tip and some age greying to the finish. I have actually thrown this knife against a tree in the past, it was easy to throw accurately and I was amazed as to the depth it penetrated the tree! If this was indeed used as a form of SOE weapon during WW2, it would have been a very effective as a throwing knife and equally with its sharp double-edged blade, a great in close combat situations. The blade itself is 4” long and clearly stamped with the maker’s name and early version of the “Eye” logo, without any lettering. TAYLOR WITNESS SHEFFIELD ENGLAND The blade and tang are made from one piece of steel and the tang runs the full length of the grip. The wooden grip is made from two sections of what look like oak, that are held in place by five brass rivets. One edge has four finger grooves carved into it and the other side has the six “kill marks” as discussed above. The scabbard is made from brown leather and is stitched together on the reverse. It has a belt loop that is riveted to the scabbard lip. The front has the Swastika and “kill marks” as discussed above and it also has some age scuffs and creases to the finish. . The blade measures 4” (10.3cm) long and the whole knife is 7.9” (20cm). The flattened section of the blade is 1.2” (3cm) wide. It weighs 133g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Unusual Vintage British Deer Society (BDS) - Stalkers Certificate Badge Here on offer is a vintage British Deer Society (BDS), Stalkers Certificate badge that is in mint condition. The circular badge is made from a bronzed type of metal and has a detailed image of a stag’s head with antlers and a crossed pair of rifles on the front. On the back it retains its long pin and “C” clasp. I can’t actually find another example of this type of badge for comparison and there is very limited information on the BDS website. It measures 1.4” (3.5cm) diameter and weighs 12.6g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Unusual Vintage GOODYEAR Tyres Advertising Double Bladed Penknife – Roger Inman c1960 Here on offer is an unusual vintage GOODYEAR Tyres advertising double bladed penknife with Sheffield stainless steel blades, circa 1960. The knife handle has been made in one piece from an ivory coloured hard plastic and has the famous GOODYEAR tyre logo with the winged foot of Mercury, in raised text on one side. Please note that the colour of this handle is actually the light shade shown in my photos, the deeper coloured photos was just caused by the lighting and red background. Central to Goodyear\'s corporate logo is the winged foot of Mercury. Founder F.A. Seiberling was inspired by a statuette of the Roman deity which was the “messenger of the gods” and was the patron of such things as travel and commerce. Both knives are made from stainless steel and the smaller blade has the details stamped on one side of the ricasso: STAINLESS SHEFFIELD ENGLAND The larger blade has the same details stamped on one side of the ricasso: STAINLESS SHEFFIELD ENGLAND and on the other the patent numbers: PATENTS BRIT821478 USA2930121 Now Roger Inman (1915-2013) registered the patents on this unusual knife in the UK and USA in 1957/58. Roger Inman was the co-managing director of Harrison Fisher & Company Ltd. Harrison Fisher & Company Ltd made the famous Taylors Eye Witness range of cutlery and knives and more than likely made this knife. This knife has been used and both blades show signs of use but retain their bright finish and a good cutting edge. The smaller has lost the very tip of the blade and the on the larger, the tip is slightly misshapen. This knife will make a wonderful addition to any penknife collection and seems to be a rare find! One blade measures 1.5” (3.8cm) long and the other 1.25” (3.2cm). When closed, the knife measures 3.25” (8.3cm) and weighs 21g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Unusual Vintage Metal and Brass Model Artillery Cannon that Fires Blank Caps Here on offer is a really well engineered vintage pressed metal and brass model artillery cannon that actually fires blank caps. I think this was ‘factory’ made and is possibly German in origin, but I can’t find a makers name or stamp on it. The main chassis and wheels are made from a thick pressed and folded steel metal and the firing mechanism and barrel are formed out of brass. The wheels rotate and have springs inside on the axel. The trigger is pulled back like a revolver and locks in place allowing the brass cover to be unscrewed from the base of the barrel. Then I assume a rimmed blank cap was placed into the barrel and the cover screwed back in place. Then the impact of the trigger being fired, its very strong being powered by two strong springs under the chassis, would fire the blank, emitting a flame and smoke from the top of the barrel. Interestingly it has four small holes drilled underneath the barrel near the top, which are normally added to a barrel to allow gasses to escape. The diameter at the top of the barrel is far smaller than at the base, about big enough to fire a wooden matchstick. The trigger is fired by pressing down on the flat release pad on the top and rear of the chassis. This is located just in front of the threaded height adjustment screw, which adjusts the angle of elevation. The brass is in excellent condition , which a nice aged patina, but the steel does show some light surface rust in some areas, please see my pictures. As I stated at the start, this is a very well and skilfully engineered model and it makes a great desk ornament and discussion piece. The model measures 7” (18cm) long, the barrel is 4” (10.2cm) long and it is 2.2” (5.5cm) wide wheel to wheel. It weighs 215g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Unusual Vintage Puukko Knife with Red Bakelite Grip and Ornate Leather Sheath made by Iisakki Järvenpää of Kauhava, Finland Here on offer is an unusual example of n early vintage Puukko knife with a red Bakelite “birds head” style grip. This knife was made by Iisakki Jarvenpaa of Kauhava in Finland. Kauhava is by far the Puukko center of Finland, with the overwhelming majority of Puukkos being made in this city. This is a decorative version of the traditional Finnish Puukko general-purpose belt knife. The Puukko is a Finnish knife and the name lends itself to the Finnish word “puukotta,” which means “to stab/knife.” The prefix, “puu” means “wood” in Finnish. The design of the Puukko is attributed to the indigenous Sami people, who created several knives to use for day to day tasks; the Puukko was the smaller option, used to skin fish or animals. Although historical records vary, the Puukko dates back about 1000 years. Both men and women carried (and carry) Puukkos, although the sizes change depending on the person, as the Puukko handle is meant to fit the hand size of the user. This is the only one I have seen with a red translucent Bakelite grip that has a lipped edge to the pommel, like a birds head. The large ferrule looks to be silver or nickel plated and has a decorative pattern engraved on its upper section. The steel blade has a single curved cutting edge, a fuller on both surfaces, a solid hidden tang and a flat spine. It shows some greying to the finish on the blade that would probably polish up to a bright finish, if so required. On the front of the blade engraved into the fuller, you can still just make out the etched makers’ name, which seems to read as: I. Järvenpää Kauhava The engraved on the blade are the words: Made in Finland The ornate brown leather sheath shows some beautiful tooled work to the front of the leather. There is a very small section of leather missing on the reverse. The upper and lower fittings are made from a silver or nickel plated metal and have a simple geometric etched design. The reverse of the upper fitting also has a swivel loop fitted and retains its original chain and belt hook Iisakki Järvenpää (Isaac Riverhead in English) is known as one of the worlds most famous knife makers. He began his career at Kauhava Puukkotehdas in 1899. (Puukkotehdas translated means knife factory). The factory was founded in 1898 and made knives until 1939. He was employed as a production manager and worked at the factory up until 1904. Iisakki was born in Kauhava parish in 1859 and by the age of 20 had begun knife making. From the beginning, he used bark on the handle and after a few years 1881, he began to make his own blades. A year after that he and several others began to etch the blades with manufacturer’s name and place of manufacture, Kauhava, Finland. Iisakki Järvenpää Oy was purchased in June 2013 by three South Ostrobothnian entrepreneurs, Pekka Pollari, Jarkko Haukkala and Hannu Pennala. The aim was to develop and maintain Finnish knife manufacturing and crafts. The knife is an excellent example of an unusual early vinatge knife and would make a great addition to any vintage knife collection. The knife itself measures 6.74” (17cm) long and has a 3.25” (8.3cm) blade. It weighs 70g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thanks for taking the time to look.

Unusual Vintage RAF Logo Picture made from Multi-Coloured Foil Here on offer is a very unusual vintage RAF logo picture made from multi-coloured foil, circa 1950. In all my years of collecting I have not seen a picture like this! It depicts the RAF logo with Queen’s crown and RAF wings along with the RAF motto: PER ARDUA AD ASTRA I am not exactly sure how it has been made, but looks like the glass was originally painted all black on the reverse, then the paint removed (very carefully) from the areas that want to show the image from the front. Then the appropriate coloured foil has been crinkled and applied to each area. This has produced a stunning image from the front with an almost 3D effect from the crinkled foil. The RAF logo itself is still in perfect original condition and the glass has a card backing with hanging loop that has been sealed around the edges with tape. There are a couple of small sections of tape loss and bizarrely to small areas below the logo that look like tape has been applied to the paint and then removed? These don’t affect the logo in any way but as the glass is now sealed they must have been done before it was sealed? I can only find one other example of this type on the Internet, which depicts and earlier RAF logo and is not as colourful and is being offered at £180, over twice my asking price! I think this is a unique and beautiful display piece as such and makes a great addition to any RAF collection. It measures 10.6” (27cm) by 8.5” (21.5cm) and weighs 480g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Unusual Vintage Silver-Plated Tie Bar/Clasp set with Animal Vertebrae Here on offer is an unusual vintage silver-plated tie bar/clasp set with animal vertebrae The front of the tie clap has been set with eight tiny animal vertebrae but I have no idea from what animal they originate? The back has a strong serrated clasp bar and is also fitted with a thin safety chain. The tie clasp is in excellent condition and I can’t find another example like it? A truly unusual piece. It measures 2.1” (5.2cm) long and weighs 6.8g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thank you for taking the time to look.

Unusual Vintage Stag Horn Dagger Shaped Brooch c1950 Here on offer is an unusual vintage stag horn dagger shaped brooch. This unusual brooch has been made from a piece of stag horn and shaped to look like a dagger. On the back it retains its original brass securing pin and clasp. By the style of the pin, I would say this was made back in the 1940’s or 50’s as a souvenir piece, possibly Scottish or German? The brooch is 2.4” (6cm) long by 0.75” (2cm) wide and weighs 7g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Unusual Vintage UK Police Woman’s Short Truncheon in Ebony Wood, circa 1960 Here on offer is what I am told is an original 1960's UK Police Woman's Short Truncheon. This mint, probably unissued example has been turned from what I think is a heavy, dark ebony wood. I believe it would have originally had a long leather strap around the recess near the top of the handle, but this is missing, if indeed it was ever fitted? These smaller truncheons are actually hard to come by in such good condition and this one was possibly supplied by ‘Hiatt’, a main supplier of equipment to the UK Police Force. It measures 10.6” (27cm) long, by 1.4” (3cm) diameter at the wide end. It weighs a heavy 190g. I can only find one other example for comparison, in hickory wood at ‘Below Stairs of Hungerford’. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Unusual WW1 (Blackpool) Crested China Model of the British Submarine E1 made by Savoy China Here on offer is an excellent example of a crested china model of the WW1 British Submarine E1 by Savoy China. The left hand side has the colour transfer crest for the English city of Blackpool and the submarine id code of E1 painted on the front nose. On the right hand side it has the following wording printed in black letters: “COMMANDER NOEL LAURENCE” LARGE GERMAN TRANSPORT SUNK JULY 30 1915. GERMAN CRUISER MOLTIKE TORPEDOED AUG 19 1915. Some history about the British WW1 Submarine E1: E1 was launched on the 9th November 1912, and commissioned on the 6th May 1913. When war broke out, she was attached to the 8th Flotilla at Harwich, and on the 15th October 1914, she sailed from Harwich with E9 and E11 with orders to make their way to the Baltic to find and attack German warships. In company with her sister-boat, she scouted the entrance to the Baltic Sea as a prelude to sending a submarine force to penetrate the German defences and operate in the Baltic. E1 was the first submarine of a class of fifty seven submarines which formed the backbone of the British submarine fleet throughout the First World War and of which twenty nine were lost. E1 was one of five boats to penetrate The Baltic when she damaged the German battle cruiser Moltke on 19 August 1915. E1 was eventually scuttled at Hesingfors to prevent her into falling into the hands of the Bolsheviks. In April 1918, German forces successfully intervened in the Finnish Civil War. This left the Royal Navy’s Baltic Sea Submarine force in an untenable position, so the majority of British submarines in the area were scuttled to prevent their capture by the Germans. E1 was scuttled by her crew on 3rd April 1918 off Helsinki. • Laid Down. 14/02/1911 • Launched. 09/11/1911 • Completed. 06/05/1913 • Builder. Chatham Dockyard • Build Group. E1 • Length. 181 ft. • Diving Depth. 200 ft. • Speed. 15.25 Knots • Complement. 30 • Fate. Scuttled 03/04/1918 On the base of the model is the printed Crowned makers mark for: BR & Co STOKE on TRENT ENGLAND SAVOY CHINA The Submarine model is in excellent/near mint condition, no chips or cracks. Both turrets are in place and till retain their gilt finish to their tops. A great piece of Antique WW1 Savoy China, which can only increase in value. The model measures 6” (15.1cm) long and weighs 36g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Delivery Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Unusual WW1 China Model of a ZEPPELIN – with the Crest for the ARMS OF WALES Here on offer is an unusual WW1 china “crest-ware” model of a zeppelin with the crest for the arms of Wales. What makes this example unusual is the size which is larger than normal being 6.75” (17.3cm) long and the fact it has a “nipple” section extending from the rear, near the fins for a stanhope viewer that is now sadly missing. On the front is a coloured crest transfer image of the shield for the Arms of Wales. There is no visible makers mark that I can see but one of the main manufactures was Arcadian China who produced such items between 1906 and 1924. The Zeppelin model is in really excellent condition with just some minor surface age cracks to the glaze finish and a tiny chip to the top fin, as shown in my photos. The model measures 6.75” (17.3cm) long and weighs 48g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Unusual WW1 Hallmarked Silver and Enamel Medal - “Relief Fund Sports” awarded to F. C. Rush - 1 Mile - 1914 Here on offer is an unusual WW1 hallmarked silver and enamel, Relief Fund Sports medal, by C. Usher, Leicester, England, 1914. It was awarded to an F. C. RUSH of the Southend Harriers, for a 1 mile open handicap race at Twickenham, in 1914. The Lord Mayor\'s War Relief Fund was established in August 1914 to help support wives and dependants of soldiers and sailors called upon to serve their country and those made unemployed due to the war. A National War Relief Fund was established by the Prince of Wales and he asked that local funds also be created. The circular medal has been made from hallmarked silver and the front depicts the raised image of the British Union Jack and French Tri Colour flags in coloured enamel, below the words RELIEF FUND SPORTS set in blue enamel, all set with a laurel leaf border. The reverse is etched with the winner’s details: F. C. RUSH SOUTHEND H. (Southend-on-Sea Athletics Club) 1 MILE HDCP (OPEN) TWICKENHAM 1914. Above this is the maker’s name: C. USHER L’ESTER§ It also has a clear set of English silver hallmarks, the Lion Passant for English silver (925), an anchor for the assay office of Birmingham and the date letter “P” for the year 1914. It also shows the makers mark, “C.U” which relates to the maker: CHARLES USHER, of Leicester, England. Attached to the top is a suspension loop and ring that is also stamped with the Lion Passant for English silver (925). This very early WW1 Relief Fund medal is truly a fine quality piece that is in beautiful undamaged condition. It measures 1.1” (2.8cm) diameter and weighs 14g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thank you for taking the time to look.

Unusual WW1 Menin Gate Souvenir - Ballpoint Pen with Large White Celluloid Feather Here on offer is an unusual WW1 souvenir that is a ballpoint pen fitted with a large white celluloid feather, to look like a Victorian dip pen. The feather is actually very detailed and appears to be made from an early celluloid or plastic and fits snuggly to a smooth gilt brass pen grip. Printed on the feather is a coloured image of the famous Menin Gate at Ypres in Belgium. The words YPRES and MENIN GATE MEMORIAL are also printed on the feather. I assume a number of these souvenirs where made, but I can’t find another example on offer. I doubt that many have survived and the feather can easily be damaged. This example is in excellent condition with just some loss of plating to the gilt finish. The ink has run out so it doesn’t current write and I am not sure where you would get such a small ink refill? It measures 11.3” (28.8cm) long and weighs 11g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Many thanks for taking the time to look.

Unusual WW1 Miniature Diary of The War Extracts from The TIMES Diary - Sept 1914 to May 1915 Here on offer is an unusual WW1 Miniature Diary of the War extracts from the TIMES diary, Sept 1914 to May 1915. This small diary/booklet was possibly a giveaway item published in 1915, which also has printed on the front: With the Compliments from CROCKER SONS & Co. Ltd FRIDAY STREET E.C. Someone has also written in pencil 1914 – 1918 on the front, but the Diary actually covers the days and War Headlines for the period 3rd September 1914 through to 31st May 1915. This is a delightful little item that has managed to survive the last 105 years and I can’t find another example that still exists! Clearly not many were published and most of these would have been thrown way or damaged over the last 105 years. It measures 3.6” (9cm) high by 2.4” (6cm) wide and weighs 11.3g. Just a great piece of WW1 memorabilia. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Unusual WW1 THUMS UP Brass Gilt and Enamel Brooch c1917 Here on offer is an unusual small WW1 THUMS UP brass gilt and enamel brooch. I can’t find another example of this particular type of brooch? The front depicts a pair of hands, just touching, with their thumbs up. Below this are the words “THUMBS UP” set into blue enamel. On the back is an Rd No. 662624, which when the Registration Numbers are checked, dates this charm to 1917/18, towards the end of WW1. There is no makers mark or name that I can see. Various charms were given to WW1 soldiers as a “Good Luck” token that could be carried with them into battle. Therefore, it is possible it was given to a soldier or to a sweetheart as a love token? The brooch measures 0.9” (2.2cm) wide and weighs 2.3g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Unusual WW1 Trench Art Mills Grenade Adapted to be used as a Candlestick Here on offer is a really unusual and very well made. example of what appears to be a piece of WW1 period trench art, a Mills No.5 grenade, that has been adapted to be used as a candlestick, being mounted on to a smooth brass dished base. When I acquired this piece inside the grenade was half full with used red candle wax, which I have since cleaned out. The inert grenade body is unusual in that it is in its “pre” machined/drilled form, with no thread in the base or the filler hole, which has also not even been drilled out. Someone has managed to obtain a Mills grenade body casting from the production line, before it was worked on. They removed the raised lever supports at the top and smoothed the finish to blend it in with the body. The outer grenade body now has a lovely dark patina finish to the metal, no rust and shows remnants of black paint at the top. The are no maker’s marks that I can see on the outside. The top has been drilled and threaded and it now screws to a beautiful polished dished base. This very unusual piece makes a great desk ornament in its own right or can still be used as a candlestick. PLEASE NOTE: This item is free from explosives (FFE and contains no explosive elements or parts thereof). It measures 3.6” (9.2cm) high and the base plate is 4.25” (10.8cm) diameter. It weighs a heavy 1Kg. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Unusual WW1 ‘FUMSUP’ - TOUCH WOOD Soldier’s Lucky Gold-Plated Charm Brooch with a Backing Feather Here on offer is an original and unusual WW1 ‘FUMSUP’ - TOUCH WOOD soldiers lucky gold-plated charm, that has been made into a brooch with a backing feather. They come in all sorts of types and this one has a lovely gold-plated body with moving arms (with Thumbs UP) and a wooden painted head, so the soldier could ‘Touch Wood’ for luck before a battle. This is the only one I have come across that has been made into what I assume is a sweetheart brooch, or maybe just a brooch that a solider could wear on his uniform? These charms were given to WW1 soldiers, as a “Good Luck” token that could be carried with them into battle. A wire goes through the head allowing it to swivel and is folded into a loop at the top so it can be attached to a chain. The hollow metal body is in good original condition. The egg-shaped woodenhead is still a solid piece of wood, with no cracks and amazingly it still has the painted eyes and nose, which is very rare to find. A bar pin has been fitted to the back along with a small metal holder that has a cut down feather secured in it. One side of the feather is now missing and the charm shows some signs of discolouration and light corrosion where the pin fits to the back of the charm. The charm measures 1.2” (3cm) long and 0.4” (1cm) wide across the arms. It weighs 2.5g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Unusual WW1-2 Period Brass Fire Brigade Cap Badge? Here on offer is an unusual finely detailed brass Fire Brigade cap badge? I can’t find another example like this badge, which I believe is either a WW1 or WW2 period example, given the canvas material that is still attached to the back? It has a similar format to an early British Rail cap badge, but they all seem to have the words, British Rail? Any information someone may have about this badge would be gratefully received. The badge itself is a finely detailed piece, with a helmet and crossed axes set in the centre of a starburst. It is made from a two-piece construction with the helmet being pinned to the starburst from the back. The rear lugs are bent over, holding the badge in place on the canvas cloth. It is in original untouched/uncleaned condition and measures 1.75” (4.4cm) diameter. It weighs 18g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Unusual WW2 1943 US Military Machete by LEGITIMUS with a Theater made Aluminium Grip Here on offer is an unusual example of a WW2 US Military Machete by LEGITIMUS dated 1943, with a theater made aluminium grip. I have seen a lot of examples of WW2 theater made combat knives and swords, but never a machete? As this is an American machete, it is most likely to have been modified during the Pacific Theater during WW2. The two perfectly shaped grip slabs are in excellent condition and fitted securely to the blade tang by two large steel pins. There is a hole at the top so a lanyard or rope strap can be fitted. The 14.75” heavy steel blade is in excellent condition and has been highly polished at some stage in its life, to now provide a ‘mirror’ finish. It makes a wonderful display piece and is probably a treasured reminder from the Pacific engagements during WW2. On one side you can just make out the date, 1943 and the ‘0” from the No 1250 of the original maker’s stamp: This would have been an arm holding a club or axe, set in the top of a crown. Along with the details: LEGITIMUS COLLINS & CO MADE IN USA No 1250 1943 There is no scabbard with this example. The machete measures 19.7” (50cm) long and has a 14.75” (37.5cm) blade. It weighs 760g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition that complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Unusual WW2 Belgium or Dutch POW made Wooden Bayonet Shaped Letter Opener - Fallingbostel 24 Mei 1940 - Stalag XI-B Here on offer is an original and unusual WW2 Belgium or Dutch POW made wooden bayonet shaped letter opener, engraved, Fallingbostel 24 Mei 1940. The letter opener has been well made in the image of a WW2 period bayonet from one piece of light wood, possibly pine. It has been carved with a muzzle ring, a grooved grip and even a metal pin has been fitted to look like a release button. The tip of the blade has been crudely shaped at the tip. The whole piece has been coated in a thick dark varnish, probably all that would have been available at the time. On one side of the blade has the POW camps name and date engraved and highlighted in red ink: Fallingbostel 24 – MEI - 1940 Now “MEI” is Dutch for May, hence I believe this was made by a Belgium or possibly Dutch POW who was detained in the WW2 German POW camp, Stalag XI-B located just to the east of the town of Fallingbostel in Lower Saxony, in north-western Germany. The camp was built in 1937 as accommodation for workers building the barracks at the nearby Westlager for the Military Training Area Bergen. In September 1939 the huts were fenced in and designated Stalag XI-B, Stalag being the shortened version of \"Stammlager\" or \"central camp\" and the XI refers to the Hannover defence district. The first prisoners to arrive were Poles in late 1939. In May 1940, as Germany moved west, Dutch, Belgium, French and British POWs were added to the camps, 40,000 arrived in Stalag XI B. Therefore, this letter opener probably denotes the date the POW arrived at the camp and was kept by them as a dark reminder of their time in that camp. It measures 11.3” (28.8cm) long and weighs 26g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Unusual WW2 British Home Front Red Painted Steel Brodie Helmet MKII by BMB dated 1939 Here on offer is an unusual WW2 British home front red painted steel Brodie helmet MKII by BMB dated 1939. This has just come out of a barn in Cornwall where it has been stored since WW2. This unusual RED painted British helmet was possibly used by the NFS (National Fire Service) or AFS (Auxiliary Fire Service) during WW2? There are no markings that I can see on the outside of the helmet. Inside the helmet is still retains its original black treated linen with the early pattern oval foam pad and securing nut and bolt. It still retains the original canvas chinstrap with metal buckle. On one of the liner straps is stamped with: 7 BMB I 1939 So it is a UK size 7 and was made in 1939 by BMB, Briggs Motor Bodies of Dagenham, who were one of the more prolific manufactures of British Army helmets during the war. There are two sets of numbers that have been hand painted around the inside of the rim. They are hard to make out but I think they read as: 20820 254973 All I have done to the helmet is wipe off the dirt, so it is as it came out of the barn. Some loss of paint and rusting to the finish and one small ding to the domed surface. Please see my photos. It measures approximately 12.1” (31cm) by 11.25” (28.5cm). It weighs a heavy 1.06Kg. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Unusual WW2 City of London Mayoral Hallmarked Silver Tray dated 9th Nov 1940 Here on offer is an unusual City of London Coat of Arms Mayoral silver tray. The inscription of the front dates it to 9th November 1940, relates it to period of The Blitz on London during WW2. The scalloped edged octagonal silver tray has four ornate scrolled feet and is in excellent condition with just a couple of very shallow dings that are hard to see. It been professionally engraved on the front, with the coat of arms for London, and the both the mayors and sheriffs names. Sir George Henry Wilkinson, 1st Baronet, KCVO (20 July 1885 – 27 June 1967) was Lord Mayor of London for 1940 to 1941. Alexander Trentham was his Sheriff at the time, but sadly was killed in an air raid one month later in December 1940. On the back of the tray there is a clear set of English silver hallmarks, the Lion Passant for English silver (925), a crown for the assay office of Sheffield and the date letter “W” for the year 1939. It also shows the maker’s mark, “HA” set in an chamfered rectangle, which I believe stands for the maker: Atkin Brothers of Sheffield. Truro Works, Matilda Street, Sheffield Atkin Brothers was in business from 1853 until 1958 when they were taken over by C J Vander Ltd. There is also a Registered Design Rd No. 443094 that dates to 1904 when the design was first registered. The tray is 8.25” (21cm) wide and stands about 0.75” (2cm) high. It weighs a heavy 350g and is worth about £198 in silver scrap value alone as of 11/05/23. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Unusual WW2 Japanese POW Hand Painted Wooden Plaque of a Geisha Girl with a Quote – Red Fort Prison - Delhi 1945 Here on offer is an original and unusual WW2 Japanese POW hand painted wooden plaque, depicting a Geisha girl along with a quote. The POW was held at the Red Fort prison at Delhi, India in 1945. The plaque has been made from a thick plank of wood, possibly a floorboard from the prison camp? It depicts a beautiful painting of a Geisha Girl along with a quote in Japanese above her. There is also a signature in red ink, that I assume is of the Japanese POW. The front of the plaque has been covered with a traditional thick Japanese lacquer, that provides a very polished finish. There are some small areas of loss of the finish and a slight gouge in the wood just above her head. On the back it has what I believe is the English translation of the quote or saying, on the front, that reads: PREMATURE TO DREAM IF ANYTHING TO BE REMEMBERED. ONE WOULD NOT DREAM OF UNTIL THE BREAK OF DAWN There are also the details of where it was made, that reads as: MADE FOR ME BY A JAPANESE PRISONE OF WAR IN RED FORT OLD DELHI 1945 Unfortunately, I have no idea who it was made for, there is no name that I can find. Red Fort Prison – Delhi India 1945 The Red Fort prison was used in during WW2 as a prison which also housed Japanese prisoners of war, as well as other nationalities. The British Army were stationed at Red Fort, so this was a most likely a memento bought back from the war by a British soldier. It measures 19” (48.3cm) by 5.1” (13cm) and weighs 480g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Unusual WW2 Luftwaffe RLM Marked - Record 433 Swiss Pocket Watch circa 1940 Here on offer is what appears to be a rare and unusual WW2 Luftwaffe RLM marked, Record 433 Swiss pocket watch, circa 1940. I must stress I am not a watch expert, but this is what I have managed to find out about this watch so far. The watch is a Record 433 Swiss keyless wind, 15 jewel, open faced WW2 military pocket watch. Record was founded in 1903 in Tramelan, Switzerland as the Record Dreadnought S.A. In 1944, they produced the first watches with hammer automatic movements with rotor automatics following in 1952. Longines acquired Record in 1961 but, as with so many mechanical watch manufacturers, the company did not survive the quartz crisis. It has a painted black metal unsigned dial and it has the image of a WW2 Luftwaffe eagle below the 12 o’clock position. All the Arabic numerals are white and none of them are lumed, which is unusual for this style of watch? It does have lumed hands, which have oxidized over time and are no longer luminous. There is also an unusual “white” subsidiary dial (they are normally black), with seconds at the 6 o’clock position on the watch face. The second’s numbers are in black and there is also a “4” and “20” on the dial, possibly a Luftwaffe unit reference? The clear original watch lens is made from a period plastic/acrylic and has some light age cracking to the centre. This particular watch has a Swiss stem-winding movement with 15 jewels which is working well and keeping good time. The movement is stamped 15 jewels, Swiss made and the Record calibre number 433. The case is plated and it has some rubbing and plating loss, as you would hope to see in a WW2 piece. Now the back of the watch has been stamped with: RLM 21665 The Reich Air Ministry, also known as the Reichsluftfahrtministerium (RLM) in German, was a key government department in Nazi Germany responsible for overseeing the country’s aviation industry and the Luftwaffe. The RLM contracted numerous watch makers to supply “prototype” watches for pre-production evaluation. Only the best and most suitable would pass the rigorous RLM selection criteria. Then they would issue a contract number, for example FL 23883, so it is possible the number on this watch 21665, is the contract number for this type of pocket watch? The only other types of this watch that I have seen have been issued to the British Military and had the back of the watch stamped with the military arrow, or pheon, and GSTP mark, General Service Time Piece or Trade Pattern. Now the Swiss watch makers were known to supply both the allies and Nazis with watches during WW2, so it is not surprising to find the same style of watch with both military markings, I guess? Reichsluftfahrtministerium (RLM) Brief History Established in 1933, shortly after Adolf Hitler came to power, the RLM played a crucial role in the militarization and expansion of the German air force, the Luftwaffe. Under the leadership of Hermann Göring, who served as the head of the RLM, the ministry was tasked with coordinating and developing Germany’s air power. Göring, a World War I veteran and one of Hitler’s closest associates had a strong interest in aviation and played a central role in shaping the Luftwaffe into a formidable force. The RLM’s responsibilities included aircraft design and production, pilot training, strategic planning, and the procurement of resources for the Luftwaffe. It controlled and regulated both civilian and military aviation, effectively exerting influence over all aspects of German aviation activities. One of the RLM’s major achievements was its implementation of the rearmament program, which aimed to rapidly build up the German military in violation of the Treaty of Versailles. The ministry facilitated the development of advanced aircraft, such as the Messerschmitt Bf 109 and the Junkers Ju 87 Stuka, which played significant roles in the early successes of the German military during World WW2. During the war, the RLM played a crucial role in coordinating Luftwaffe operations, including strategic bombing campaigns, air support for ground forces, and defence against enemy aircraft. However, the ministry faced numerous challenges, such as resource shortages, strategic errors, and the increasing effectiveness of Allied air forces. As the war progressed, the RLM’s influence and effectiveness declined. The Luftwaffe suffered significant losses and was unable to match the production capabilities of Allied air forces. Göring’s leadership and the RLM’s decision-making came under criticism for mismanagement and ineffective strategies. With the fall of Nazi Germany in 1945, the Reich Air Ministry was disbanded, and its functions were absorbed into various post-war German government departments. Its legacy remains a controversial part of aviation and military history, associated with the rise and fall of the Luftwaffe and the devastating impact of the war. This is a rare Luftwaffe RLM marked pocket watch and possibly a unique find or even a prototype? It is in working order and seems to be keeping good time but I think it would benefit from a service. The plating is rubbed and worn, but I can’t see any dents. It measures is 50mm diameter and weighs 92g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. The watch will be securely packed but its working condition cannot be guaranteed upon its arrival, especially if it is being shipped outside the UK. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Unusual WW2 Period “Trench Art” Wooden Desk Tidy made using Oak from a WW2 Bombed Site Here on offer is an unusual WW2 Period “Trench Art” wooden desk tidy or pencil holder that has been made from dark oak wood recovered from a WW2 bombed site. I believe these “Souvenirs” where made by disabled servicemen and women to raise funds to support their charities. The four-sided desk tidy has been mounted on a square oak base and there is a label attached to the base that reads: SOUVENIR The Oak from which this article is made, was taken from a bombed site. It measures 5” (12.7cm) high by 2.25” (5.6cm) square at the top and 2.8” (7.2cm) square at the base. It weighs 121g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Unusual WW2 RAF - 1943 Three Pence Piece & Perspex Sweetheart Pendant Here on offer is a hand made example of a WW2 RAF sweetheart pendant that has been made from a 1943 three pence piece and a Perspex disc. I was told from the family I bought it from, that the central Perspex disc came from the canopy of a damaged WW2 RAF fighter plane and the cut-out Crown and Eagle from a RAF Officers brass button. You can still see the remains of the wording that remains from the edges of the George VI 1943 three pence coin. A large loop has been soldered to the top to allow a chain to be fitted. It is excellent original condition, the Perspex is crystal clear and the emblems show the true age patina for an item from the WW2 period. The pendant is about 0.8” (2.1cm) diameter and weighs 4.2g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thanks for taking the time to look.

Unusual WW2 Romanian Army Dagger Here on offer is an unusual and rare version of a WW2 Romanian Army dagger with scabbard. This seems to be more of a “commando” style dagger than the usual ornate dress daggers? There is no maker mark on this dagger as is common with these Romanian daggers. The hilt fittings are all Nickel-plated and show no signs of rust or pitting. The ornate pommel is in the shape of an eagle’s head and it still retains its original red glass eyes and portepee loop/ring. There is light surface wear to the reverse of the eagle head pommel where it would have rubbed against the uniform. Now what is unusual about this dagger are the dark brown and very slightly chequered grip plates, which are held in place with three smooth metal rivets. No sign of an emblem ever having been fitted as seen on many of these dress daggers. These fit the dagger perfectly and connect to a plain elongated oval almost “commando” style crossguard, not the usual oak leaf embellished downturned crossguard. The Nickel-plated, double-edged stiletto shaped blade shows light surface wear/runner marks to the ricasso. The tip shows signs of having been bent and reshaped but there is no loss of plating or pitting to the finish. The dent-free nickel-plated scabbard with bayonet-style suspension lug shows light surface wear and minor pitting, but no lifting to plating. The blade measures 6.7” (17cm) and the dagger in the scabbard measures a total of 11.4” (29cm) long. It weighs 225g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Unusual WW2 Trench Art Brass Model of an RAF Handley Page HP52 Hampden Here on offer is a rare and unusual example of a WW2 Trench Art brass model of a RAF Handley Page Hampden, twin engined medium bomber. This is the first example I have come across of this aircraft in 40 years of collecting. The model is a one piece solid brass casting and does show as expected, some age oxidisation to the finish, but no cracks or repairs. Originally it would have had two ‘three bladed’ propellers, but now one engine has just the spinning boss remaining and the other only one blade left intact. There is also a hole drilled in the bottom that allowed it to be fitted to a raised base. The Handley Page HP52 Hampden was designed by Gustav Lachmann to meet Air Ministry Specification B9/32 for a twin-engined day bomber. A single HP2 prototype took to the air for the first time on 21st June 1936 and an initial order for 180 Mk1 Hampdens was placed shortly thereafter. The first production machine flew on 24th May 1938. Powered by 2 x 980 hp Bristol Pegasus XVIII nine-cylinder radial engines, the Hampden was armed with a fixed .303 in Vickers K machine gun in the nose and one or two in each of the rear dorsal and ventral positions. It was capable of carrying 4,000 lb of bombs, mines or a single 18 in torpedo. The crew of four – pilot, navigator/bomb aimer, radio operator and rear gunner – were packed into such a cramped fuselage that the aircraft was designated the “Flying Suitcase”. The Hampden entered RAF service with No 49 Squadron in September 1938 and a total of 226 aircraft had been supplied to eight squadrons by the outbreak of war a year later. After the start of hostilities, it proved so vulnerable to Luftwaffe fighters that it was switched from day to night operations and, along with the Whitley and Wellington, was at the forefront of the early bombing campaign against Germany, taking part in the first raid on Berlin in 1940 and the first 1,000 bomber raid on Cologne. With the advent of new heavy bombers, it was retired from Bomber Command in late 1942 but continued to operate with Coastal Command as a long-range torpedo bomber and maritime reconnaissance aircraft until the end of 1943. It was in a similar role that Hampdens also equipped the Royal Australian Air Force and latterly the Soviet Navy. The aircraft was also operated by RAF meteorological flights and the air forces of Canada and New Zealand. A total of 1,430 Hampdens were built, of which 714 were lost on operations. No machines remain airworthy but two are currently being restored to static display condition – one at the Canadian Museum of Flight in British Columbia and the other at the RAF Museum, Cosford. The model has a 9.25” (23.5cm) wingspan and is 6.5” (16.5cm) long. It weighs a heavy 580g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Unusual WW2 Trench Art German ‘Bullet’ Sweetheart Brooch with Silver Swastika Here on offer is an unusual WW2 Trench Art German ‘Bullet” sweetheart brooch, with a silver Swastika. The bullet used for this brooch appears to have been fired given the marks on its surface? It may have related to a German soldier who was wounded during WW2 and made a keepsake from it once it had been removed, as I know soldiers from both WW1 and WW2 did in the past. The hollow bullet head has been fitted with a brass pipe that has the rim of a fired cartridge fitted to it. It fits nicely but only stays in place when turned to a certain position. It could be glued in place if required, but I have left it as I found it. The front has a silver swastika soldered in place and the reverse has an old style metal pin fitted. Like a lot of Trench Art, it is rather crudely made but displays very well and makes a great conversation piece. The brooch is 1.25” (3cm) wide and about 0.25” (6mm) diameter, possibly a British 303 bullet? It weighs 7g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched.

Unusual WW2 USAAF Cadet Overseas Sweetheart Brooch - DUNKERQUE Here on offer is an unusual WW2 USAAF cadet overseas insignia sweetheart brooch. These were worn by USAAF Flying School Cadets who has not yet become a graduated aviator or a commissioned flying officer. The brooch, that has been made in the style of a WW2 USAAF cadet badge, with a propellor and detailed feathered wings. It appears made from a die stamped bright metal alloy or possibly 800 silver? On the reverse it retains its original metal pin and clasp but there is no maker’s name. What is unusual and puzzling is the rose gold ribbon attached to the front engraved with the name of the famous French port of Dunkirk: DUNKERQUE (in French) So why would a USAAF cadet pilot have a brooch memorialising DUNKERQUE and one assumes the famous WW2 battle/evacuation of allied troops in 1940, unless they actually took part in it? The romantic in me thinks it is possible they were one of the very few American airmen who joined and flew with the RAF before the US entered WW2 in 1941? Regardless of the what the film “Dunkirk” portrays, the RAF few many shorties over Dunkirk to provide what aircover they possibly could at the time. Could one of those brave RAF pilots been a US citizen? However, under American law, it was illegal for United States citizens to join the armed forces of foreign nations. In doing so, they lost their citizenship, although Congress passed a blanket pardon in 1944. Even so, hundreds if not thousands of American citizens volunteered to fly with the Royal Air Force before America officially entered the war in December 1941. Perhaps the most famous result of this were the Eagle Squadrons. In 1939 American mercenary Colonel Charles Sweeney had begun raising an American squadron to fight in Europe, much as the Lafayette Escadrille had during the First World War. Initially he wanted them to fight in Finland against the Soviets, but his attention soon moved to France. Recruited and financed by Sweeney, over thirty Americans made their way to France before the Germans invaded in May 1940. None got to fly in France, but several made their way to Britain. In Britain Sweeney’s nephew, also called Charles, had already been busy. He had formed a Home Guard unit from Americans living in London, and was keen on the idea of American squadrons in the Royal Air Force. He took the idea to the Air Ministry, and in July, 1940, they agreed that the handful of Americans already serving in the RAF, plus any new recruits, would be formed into their own national units, to be known as Eagle Squadrons. The first, No. 71 Squadron, was formed in September, followed by Nos. 121 and 133 Squadrons over the next twelve months. By this time the Sweeney’s had recruited around 50 pilots, and arranged and paid for them to be smuggled to Canada and then make their way to Britain. Now they handed responsibility over to the Clayton Knight Committee. This Committee, working like the Sweeney’s against American law, had been formed in September 1939, to recruit Americans for the RAF. It had been founded by Air Vice-Marshal Billy Bishop VC, a Canadian First World War veteran, and was run by an American First World War veteran, Clayton Knight. The Clayton Knight Committee, working largely in secret, recruited nearly 7,000 American citizens for the RAF or Royal Canadian Air Force, and then arranged for their transportation to Canada. Nearly 250 went on to serve with the Eagle Squadrons. In December, 1941, the United States of America entered the war, and the Clayton Knight Committee ceased its operations. The brooch is in excellent condition, if only it could tell its story! It measures 1.9” (4.8cm) wide and weighs 2.3g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Unusual WW2 VE Day Commemorative Oak Letter Opener Here on offer is an unusual WW2 VE Day commemorative letter opener. The letter opener is made from wood, which looks like oak to me, from WW2 British Battleships. It has a great tapered shape to the opener and has a small metal plaque pinned to the top, which reads as: MADE FROM BATTLESHIPS OF BRITAIN ADVANCE BRITANNIA LONG LIVE THE CAUSE OF FREEDOM WINSTON CHURCHILL BROADCAST VE DAY In the centre is a large “V” for Victory The letter opener is in excellent original condition and it can still be used today! A great piece if WW2 memorabilia that links to VE Day back on the 8th May 1945. The opener measures 9.9” (25cm) long and weighs 24g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Unusual “Bursa Etem” Stamped Hunting Knife with Deer Antler Grip Here on offer is an unusual and possibly antique, hunting or boot knife that was hand made by the famous blacksmiths of Bursa in Turkey. The single edged curved blade is stamped: BURSA ETEM This implies it was made by one of the master blacksmiths in Bursa. The brass finger guard is interesting as it resembles a miniature version of a socket bayonet crossguard, with a small barrel hole at the top and a curved quillion at the bottom. The grip has been crafted from two beautiful slabs of deer antler that are held against the blade tang by three iron pins. Sadly, the original leather sheath is no longer with the knife. The knife is in excellent condition for its age with just some light age staining to the blade. The blade measures 4.7” (12cm) long and the complete knife is 8.5” (21.5cm). It weighs 55g. In Turkey, the Bursa’s blacksmith\'s have a history of making knifes for over seven hundred years. The tools of the first seven Ottoman Sultans, such as their swords, wedges, axes, spears, are the work of Bursa blacksmith\'s. Today, knife masters continue their crafts by transferring them from generation to generation in the region called Bursa. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Unusually Large WW1 Period, Silver Plate and Wooden Presentation Spoon for the 5th Battalion - Royal Sussex Regiment Here on offer is an unusually large WW1 period, silver plate and wooden presentation spoon for the 5th Battalion - Royal Sussex Regiment. This large spoon has been beautifully made with a heavily silver-plated handle and a carved wooden spoon bowl. On the front of the handle is a finely detailed Royal Sussex Regimental emblem, which I think is made from sterling silver? Underneath the emblem it is engraved with a dedication: E.Coy 5th (C.P.) BATTn Royal Sussex Regiment This expands to read: E. Company, 5th (Cinque Ports) Battalion, Royal Sussex Regiment. Some related history: The 5th (Cinque Ports) Battalion, The Royal Sussex Regiment, was a Territorial Force battalion formed in April 1908. Its natural heir was the 2nd Volunteer Battalion, Royal Sussex Regiment. The battalion was headquartered at Hastings and in February 1914, the disposition of its eight companies was as follows: A Company: Hastings; drill station at Eastbourne and Hailsham B Company: Battle; drill stations at Dallington, Sedlescombe, Staplecross, Robertsbridge and Bexhill C Company: Wadhurst; drill stations at Burwash, Flimwell, Hurst Green, Ticehurst and Frant D Company: Lewes; drill stations at Glynde and Stanmer E Company: Rye; drill stations at Icklesham, Winchelsea, Peasmarch and Northiam F Company: Uckfield; drill stations at East Hoathly, Hadlow Down, Nutley, Buxted, Newick and Heathfield G Company: Crowborough; drill stations at Blackham, Hartfield, Groombridge, Mayfield and Rotherfield H Company: Ore; drill station at Westfield 1/5th (Cinque Ports) Battalion August 1914 : in Hastings. Army Troops attached to Home Counties Division. Moved to France in early 1915. 21 February 1915 : came under command of 2nd Brigade in 1st Division. 20 August 1915 : transferred as Pioneer Battalion to 48th (South Midland) Division. November 1917 : moved with the Division to Italy. During WW2. 1st Battalion remained in Egypt for the first year of the Second World War (1939-45), before fighting in Abyssinia (1940-41), Libya (1941-2) and Tunisia (1942-43). It spent 1943 alternating between Egypt and Palestine, prior to landing in Italy in December and fighting at Monte Cassino (1944). In November 1944, it moved to Greece following the German retreat. 2nd Battalion deployed to France in April 1940 and suffered heavily in its retreat to Dunkirk. It was two years before it returned to action, fighting at Alam Halfa (1942) and El Alamein 1942) in North Africa. In 1943, 2nd Battalion (along with volunteers from the Territorial 4th and 5th Battalions) was converted into 10th Battalion, The Parachute Regiment. This fought at Arnhem in 1944. Meanwhile, a new 2nd Battalion had been formed to join the invasion of Persia (now Iran) and Iraq in 1943. Altogether, 14 battalions were raised during the conflict. Although most were used for home defence or as training units, the Territorial 6th and 7th fought in France in 1940, and the 9th Battalion in Burma during 1943-45. In 1966, it merged with The Queen’s Royal Surrey Regiment, The Queen’s own Buffs, The Royal Kent Regiment and The Middlesex Regiment to form The Queen’s Regiment. The spoon is in excellent condition with a very tiny ding on the front and some very tiny pitting of the silver plating on the reverse. The handle makes a slight rattling sound when inverted, as something has either been placed inside the handle or some dry fixing adhesive has come away? It measures 18.25” (46.5cm) long and bowl is 3” (7.7cm) wide. It weighs 225g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Unusually small WW2 Italian POW Made Aluminium Trench Art Cigarette Case Egypt c1947 Here on offer is an unusually small WW2 Italian POW made aluminium Trench Art Cigarette/Sweetheart Case, circa 1947. The case is in mint unused condition and still retains a bright finish to the aluminium. I have been told that these sweetheart cigarette cases where made by Italian POW\'s captured by the British Forces in North Africa in WW2. I believe they were traded for food and cigarettes by the Italian POW’s. The POW Camp at Fayid, Egypt was one of the last camps to have its inmates repatriated in 1948. The cases where made using the aluminium frames of downed aircraft from the North African front. Each case was then individually hand engraved and therefore each one is unique! The front of this fine example has detailed pierced images of a Mosque with red doors, set against a dark blue. On the front the coloured backing material appears to be leather or leatherette? The back of the case has an image of a Mosque set against a blue sky and blue river, with trees. The coloured material on the back seems to be a fine quality dark blue felt, which I have never seen used before on these types of case? Inside the case it has a blank rectangle which would normally be engraved with the owners name or love message. On the other side is engraved the image of two Egyptian pyramids with palm trees. It also retains the original lugs and the elastic strap, which, is rare to find these days and would be used to hold the cigarettes in place. The case is opened by pressing an aluminium catch at the edge of the case, which still works perfectly as does the hinge. The case itself is in mint unused condition with no cracks or splits, just a few very light surface scratches on the front. It measures 4” (10.2cm) wide, 3.25” (8.3cm) high and 0.6” (1.6cm) thick. It weighs 83g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Useful WW2 British Military WD Arrow Marked 9.25” Wide Tin Here on offer is a useful WW2 British Military, WD arrow marked, 9.25” wide tin with sliding locking bar and handle. The tin has been painted in a cream paint, typical of the WW2 period and has a large raised WD arrow on the top of the hinged lid. On the front edge it has a folding wire handle and sliding locking bar. Inside it is painted black and there are no other maker’s or ID marks. It is in great condition, but now shows age related scuffs and scratches to the paint finish, as you would expect on a genuine piece. It measures 9.25” (23.5cm) by 6” (15.3cm) by 2.2” (5.5cm) and weighs 620g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Very Fine Prussian WW1 Silver Pilots Badge by C. E. JUNCKER with Original Fitted Case Here on offer is a very fine and rare example of a genuine Prussian WW1 Silver Pilots Badge by C. E. Juncker with its original fitted case. The Badge itself is made from a hollow construction using 800 grade German silver and has a slight aged patina finish to the silver. On the obverse of the badge, the centre shows a finely detailed period German monoplane in flight and an impressive wreath surrounds outer edge. The left side has laurel leaves symbolising victory, while the right side has oak leaves signifying strength and hardiness. The bow joining them together at the bottom signifies the joining of these two qualities. On the reverse it has a crisp maker’s mark, being the maker’s name and town and depicts a crescent moon mark and 800 grade silver hallmark: C.E. JUNCKER BERLIN 800 Also on the reverse it has a strong silver vertical needle pin back with a barrel hinge and a ‘C’ clasp catch. This rare example also comes with its original dark blue leatherette case of issue. Inside of the lid it displays the C.E. Juncker logo and address in gold on a red silk backing. Some history relating to these badges: The Pilot’s Badge (or Flugzeugführerabzeichen in German) is a badge from the Kingdom of Prussia instituted on 27 January 1913 by the King of Prussia and the Emperor of the German Empire Wilhelm II in conjunction with his birthday. The badge was awarded to officers, NCOs and enlisted men upon successful graduation from the flying schools and passing two practical flight examinations. These consisted of unassisted take off and landing as well as long-distance or a cross-country flight. The badge measures 2.76” (7.1cm) high and 1.75” (4.5cm) wide. It weighs 29.8g of German silver. The quality and detail of this badge is exceptional and in my opinion it would be almost impossible to upgrade. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Very Large Antique English Hallmarked Silver Pocket Watch Fob with Gold & Silver Cartouches by William Walter Cashmore - 1903 Here on offer is the largest antique English silver pocket watch fob that I have ever seen! The front of the fob shows ornate chisel work with a piercing design. In the centre is a raised shield shaped gold cartouche that is still blank. Below the gold shield is a raised silver ribbon that is also still blank. The back shows the same beautiful chisel work and fine piercing that is has on the front. In the centre, there is another raised silver cartouche that again is still blank. There is also a clear set of English silver hallmarks, the Lion Passant for English silver (925), an anchor for the assay office of Birmingham and the date letter “d” for the year 1903. It also shows the makers mark, “W.W.C.” set in an indented rectangle, which I believe stands for the maker: William Walter Cashmore of 26 Hockley Street, Birmingham This fob is truly a fine quality piece that is in beautiful undamaged condition and still has blank cartouches. Even the fob suspension ring is hallmarked with the English Lion mark! It measures 2.5” (6.3cm) to top of ring by 1.6” (4cm) wide. It weighs a heavy 27.1g of silver and gold. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thank you for taking the time to look.

Very Large WW1 Trench Art - Brass Table Lighter & Ashtray Here on offer is an unusual version of a very large WW1 brass table lighter and ashtray, probably used in an officer’s mess. This great piece of “WW1 Trench Art” has been constructed from various lengths of turned brass central supports that screw together. Fitted in the centre is an edged circular dish that acts as a cigarette or cigar rest and ashtray. Fitted to the top, is the petrol lighter that has a main body made from a large hexagonal brass nut fitted with two copper George V pennies applied, one to each side. Both the pennies show the worn profile of King George V and can’t be accurately dated, as the minted date would be on the other side of the coins. At the top is a knurled brass screw cap that protects the wick when not in use and next to the wick is the flint wheel set in a brass frame. The flint wheel will not turn freely as there is no flint remaining and it seems to be resting on the spring. The lighter itself has been tightly fitted to the top of the support and I can’t easily unscrew it, so I have left it in place as I am not going to be using it. I will leave it to the next owner as to whether it needs to be removed, or just appreciated as it is. From previous examples of these types of lighters, I am sure that at the base of the nut there will be a brass screw that holds in the flint and flint spring. There will also be a larger screw that seals the hole where lighter fuel can be poured in. The table lighter is in excellent overall condition, with some slight bumps to the edge of the ashtray. All the brass has a lovely aged patina to its finish, which would polish up to a bright finish if so required. This unique example of a WW1 table lighter has been expertly made and makes an impressive display piece. To comply with postage rulings, the lighter will be shipped without a flint or any lighter fuel inside. It measures 12.5” (31.7cm) high and 3.7” (9.5cm) diameter at the base. The central ashtray/rest is 5.1” (13cm) diameter. It weighs a heavy 1.5Kg. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Very Rare Canadian National Socialist Unity Party or National Unity Party - Nazi Desk Flag and Nickel Plated Flagpole c1934 Here on offer is a very rare Nazi era desk flag and nickel-plated flagpole in the colours of the Canadian National Socialist Unity Party or National Unity Party, circa 1934. The flag is made from a stiff plastic like material and has some splits and tiny holes, as shown in my pictures. It has been made in the colours of the Canadian National Socialist Unity Party and does show some staining, but still displays really well. It is actually mounted on a very well made nickel-plated miniature flagpole and seems to still have its original thin cord, which allows the flag to be lowered and raised! The flagpole shows some slight signs of light pitting to the nickel finish but is in excellent condition for its age. This is a very unusual desk flag to still find in existence and it makes a great cabinet or desk display piece. I have never seen another example in all my years of collecting. The flagpole measures 20.5’ (52cm) high has a 3.75” (9.5cm) square “X” base. The flag itself is 8.25” (21cm) wide and 5.1” (13cm) high. It weighs 150g. Some history about the party: The Parti National Social Chrétien (English: National Social Christian Party) was a Canadian political party. The party identified with anti-Semitism and the German leader Adolf Hitler’s Nazism. It was later known, in English, as the Canadian National Socialist Unity Party or National Unity Party. The party was formed in February 1934 by Adrian Arcand who was a Quebec based fascist and antisemite. An admirer of Adolf Hitler, Arcand referred to himself as the \"Canadian fuhrer. In October 1934, the party merged with the Canadian Nationalist Party. By the mid-1930s, the party had some success, with a few thousand members mainly concentrated in Quebec, British Columbia and Alberta. In June 1938, it merged with Nazi and other racist clubs in Ontario and Quebec, many of which were known as Swastika Clubs, to form the National Unity Party at a national convention held in Kingston, Ontario. At a time of English-French Canadian tension, Arcand tried to create a pan-Canadian (English and French) nationalist political movement. It was based on the National Socialist (Nazi) Party in Germany. Arcand then proceeded to Toronto where his new party held a rally of 800 supporters at Massey Hall. The group was known colloquially as the \"Blue Shirts\", and commonly fought with immigrants, Canadian minorities and leftist groups. The group boasted that it would seize power in Canada, but the party exaggerated its own influence. Actually, the “Blue Shirts” seem to have always been a small group wielding little influence. In Quebec, the Church warns the faithful against Fascism and Nazism. They are monitored by the government and in 1939, as war becomes imminent, prison sentences await Canadian fascists who would not desist from their activities. On May 30, 1940, Arcand and other members of the National Unity Party where arrested by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) and jailed for the duration of the war. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Very Rare French WWI Kewpie or Pixie Doll \"FUMSUP\" Postcard with Inset Glass Eyes c1914 Here on offer is an original and very rare French WW1 period FUMSUP Kewpie or Pixie doll postcard with inset glass eyes. The postcard has the image of a lucky FUMSUP Kewpie or Pixie doll with a sash and basket of coloured flowers. What is really unusual about this image is that it has tiny glass eyes inserted between the sheets of card used to make the postcard, that I have never seen before. At the top are the French words: je porte Bonheur I believe this translates to: I Bring Happiness In the lower left hand corner, there is a possible makers mark, a triangle with PH and the number 5009. FUMSUP was a popular name for good luck charms dating to the 19th and 20th century and it\'s believed to be a derivative of the saying \"thumbs up\" and was often given to WW1 soldiers as a “Good Luck” token that could be carried with them into battle. The postcard has not been used and is in great condition, with just some tiny nicks to the front and a small crease. It is not perfectly flat, have just a slight curve to the edges, that would flatten out if placed in a folder. It measures 5.3” (13.5cm) by 3.3” (8.4cm). Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Very Rare George V Coronation Commemorative Gilt Engraved Glass Decanter with Stopper 1911 Here on offer is a very rare George V Coronation commemorative gilt engraved glass decanter with stopper. My understanding is only a small number of these decanters where ever made and they were given as commemorative gifts to senior dignities of the royal court, by the King. The only example I can find of a commemorative glass decanter was slightly taller and thinner and sold at Sotheby\'s for £600. This decanter has a handsome bulbous form, with a fluted cut glass collar where it tapers at the top and at the base. It has a hollow stopper that is finished with a nipple top. On the body it has been beautifully engraved with the crowned cypher of GVR, with the date 1911, below, all finished with gilt. This fine example is in mint condition with no chips or damage to the glass and it retains all the gilt finish to the engraving. This will make a great addition to any royal memorabilia collection. The decanter measures 9” (23cm) tall including the stopper by 4” (10.2cm) diameter and weighs 605g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thanks for taking the time to look.

Very Rare Near Mint WW2 German Army Officers Dagger with Artificial Acid Etched Band Pattern Damascus Blade & Deep Orange Grip by CARL EICKHORN Here on offer is a very rare and stunning example of a WW2 German Army Officers Dagger with an artificial acid etched “Band Pattern” Damascus blade and glass-like deep orange grip by CARL EICKHORN. The dagger is in stunning near mint condition with a thick silver-plating finish to all the mounts and fittings, including the scabbard, with NO loss of plating! The 12 oak leaf pattern Pommel is in near mint condition, showing quality hand finishing to the oak leaves. The Grip is beautiful deep orange solid trolon/celluloid type, with a ‘Glass-Like’ finish and is in mint condition, no cracks and just the slightest chip on the bottom right hand side where it touches the ferrule ring. The spread winged Army Eagle crossguard retains all its crisp detailing and no loss of plating. The reverse is smooth and still has all its plating in place. The ferrule has the finely detailed oak leaf design. The beautifully “band patterned” acid etched Damascus blade is just stunning. It measures 10.25” (26cm) in length and is in truly mint condition. For an acid etched blade it has a really smooth finish (only very slightly raised) as one would expect with an EICKHORN produced blade. These artificial acid etched blades where created by a controlled process whereby metal-attacking acid was applied to a blade surface to produce a Damascus type design. The reason these where produced is that they where far cheaper to purchase than a real smith made blade and the real blades where hard to obtain during WW2. A number of fake blades where made in the 1960’s which had poor finishes and normally spurious inscriptions to German Soldiers or War Events. Period artificial blades are very rare to find and this is a truly fine example, which in my opinion can’t be bettered! I have only come across this one in over 40 years of collecting, a really rare piece! The blade is complete with its dark brown leather buffer pad. On the reverse it has a clear EICKHORN ‘Seated Squirrel with Sword’, maker’s trademark which was used between 1935 and 1941. The silver-plated metal Scabbard is dent free and again in near mint condition. The throat is held in place by one round-headed screw on the reverse. The blade on this dagger is just stunning and the dagger would make a great addition to any Army collection. The Dagger in the scabbard measures a total of 15.75” (40cm) long and weighs 350g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Very Rare Solid Silver Freedom Casket on Wooden Plinth - Hallmarked Sheffield 1936 - Maker Sidney Hall & Co Here on offer is a scarce and very large rectangular “Freedom Casket” measuring about 11.5” by 6.5” and 7.5” high and weighing about 92 ounces of English sterling silver. It stands on a solid wooden oak plinth that is 16” by 10.5” and 2” high. The exterior decoration can bee seen in the pictures and consists of the sides being applied with a band of anthemion, leaves and patterae. The front has a plain central arch, flanked by fleur-de-lis and there are stunning lion mask drop handles at both ends. The feet are ornately pierced with leafy scroll work. The interior is lined with blue velvet and the domed hinged lid works perfectly as does the lock, which has it’s original key. There are a full set of English hallmarks on the front, which show it was assayed in Sheffield in 1936 (letter ‘t’) along with a makers mark of S.H & Co, which I believe is for Sydney (or Sidney) Hall & Co, of Birmingham, England. What makes this fine quality example more appealing is the fact it has not been engraved and therefore could easily be adapted for a personal presentation/dedication in the future. I have also had it independently valued by “ValueMyStuff” who have set the auction value as between £8,000 and £12,000 and the insurance valuation at £20,000. A Valuation Report will be provided with the casket to the buyer. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Owing to the size, weight and value of this casket, please contact me regarding delivery or collection options. This casket is also being offered for sale elsewhere. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Very Rare WW2 German RAD Officers Czechoslovakian Dagger by WKC Here on offer is what I believe to be a very rare example of a WW2 RAD Officers Czechoslovakian Dagger by WKC, Solingen. I have owned this dagger for over 30 years and have been puzzled as to its construction and use? I was really pleased to see that the exact same type of dagger was recently listed on Tom Wittmann’s Militaria web site. Tom Wittmann is a world famous collector, author and authority on German edged Weapons and I truly value his knowledge. The dagger is unusual in that it has an enlisted RAD man\'s style hilt and a RAD officer\'s blade and scabbard. Tom states that he believes these where made especially for German RAD leader’s that may have been assigned to Prague or one of the German occupied districts in Bohemia and Moravia. It appears that the RAD Hewer style hilt has been lightly trimmed on the crossguard area around the lower quillion. This trimming or thinning of the area makes the hilt flow much nicer with the scabbard. The ferrule and beak area at the pommel appear to be the same as a standard RAD Hewer. The plating throughout the hilt is in excellent condition with no lifting and with a lovely dark patina finish. Instead of the normal stag plates you would find on a RAD Hewer, the RAD officer\'s stlye of ivorine or celluloid grip plates have been fitted. These grip plates are in excellent condition and have been skilfully cut and fit the grip area perfectly. The front plate does not sit totally flat against the metal hilt as the folded metal tags on the back of the metal insignia are holding it in a slightly raised position. There is also a very small grove cut in the front plate just above the enamel emblem. The plates are held in place by two original screws with threaded circular nuts. In the centre of the front grip plate front, is an enamelled Hitler Youth ‘shield’ insignia, the type of which apparently were used in Czechoslovakia during WW2. The insignia consists of the black enamel swastika within a silver diamond which is inlaid in a shield shaped device, having red enamel edges with white enamel centre. There is a slight chip to the white enamel near the swastika emblem. The scabbard is a standard RAD officer example, with the exception that it does not have any screw holes or screws fitted to retain the scabbard throat. The silvering finish is in excellent condition, with a tiny area missing near the tip and a couple of tiny lifts on the reverse. The right edge has the two carrying brackets that are in the shape of ‘ears’. The plated blade is the RAD officer\'s type, and it is in excellent overall condition, measuring 10.25” (26cm) in length. On the front of the blade is etched the RAD motto \"Arbeit adelt\" in gothic text, which retains some of its original background darkening. The reverse ricasso is etched with the knighthead trademark, beneath which are the initials of the firm and its location, \"WKC Solingen\". There are some runner marks to both sides of the blade otherwise; this blade is in excellent condition. The dagger fits tightly into its scabbard and inserted measures 15.9” (40.4cm) long and weighs a heavy 600g. All I can say is this is a rare opportunity to own what must be one of the rarest types of RAD officer’s dagger ever made at a very resonable price. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Very Rare WWI Carved Bone Kewpie or Pixie \"FUMSUP\" Doll Charm c1914 Here on offer is an original and very rare WW1 period FUMSUP style, Kewpie or Pixie doll charm that has been beautifully hand carved from bone. The natural martial has a very fine graining to the finish and has a small gold or thickly gold-plated brass loop and ring at the top. This is the best example I have had the pleasure of owning and it is in excellent condition even retaining the details of fingers on the hands and the eyes, nose and mouth on the face. FUMSUP was a popular name for good luck charms dating to the 19th and 20th century and it\'s believed to be a derivative of the saying \"thumbs up\" and was often given to WW1 soldiers as a “Good Luck” token that could be carried with them into battle. The FUMSUP charm measures 1.25” (3.2cm) long including the suspension ring and 0.6” (1.6cm) wide across the arms. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Very Rare WWI Carved Bone Kewpie or Pixie \"FUMSUP\" Doll Charm c1914 Here on offer is an original and very rare WW1 period FUMSUP style, Kewpie or Pixie doll charm that has been beautifully hand carved from bone or possibly ivory. I have never seen another one like it. The natural martial has a very fine graining to the finish and has a small brass loop and ring at the top. The charm is amazingly in excellent undamaged condition even retaining the thumbs on the hands and the black dots for its eyes! FUMSUP was a popular name for good luck charms dating to the 19th and 20th century and it\'s believed to be a derivative of the saying \"thumbs up\" and was often given to WW1 soldiers as a “Good Luck” token that could be carried with them into battle. The FUMSUP charm measures 1” (2.5cm) long including the suspension ring and 0.5” (1.3cm) wide across the arms. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Very Scarce WW2 2nd Pattern ‘T’ MoS Inspection Marked FS Fighting Knife & ‘T’ MoS Stamped Leather Sheath Here on offer is a very scarce example of a WW2 British 2nd Pattern “T” MoS inspection marked (Fairbairn Sykes) FS Fighting Knife with its original leather sheath. According to the well-known FS specialist, Roy Shadbolt, only a few examples of an FS knife with these markings have ever been observed. In fact he states he has only seen around eight examples during the many years of his specialist study of the FS knife. Please see his web site (fsknife.com) and consider supporting him as a patreon. Although the knife has no makers mark, both the knife and the scabbard appear to be identical to the Wilkinson Sword produced knives. The markings on the ferrule area and the top of the scabbard belt flap are the Broad Arrow ownership marks that point towards a seriffed capital “T”. There has been an on going debate as to whether this MoS mark is a T or actually an L. This knife, well actually the scabbard, in my opinion puts that argument to rest. Although the mark on the curved section of the ferrule could be mistaken as an L, with part of the top of the “T” missing as often happens when the stamp is applied to a “curve”. This rare example is the only one I know of (and maybe the only one in existence?) that also has the MoS “T” and the Broad Arrow clearly stamped into the leather of the top of the belt flap of the sheath. (Please see my photos) The knife itself has a darkened/blackened brass 2nd pattern hilt, with a knurled grip. Interestingly it has what looks like long clamp marks running the full length of the sides of the knurled section of the grip. I have not seen this before. Also the way the knurling has been applied doesn’t finish as neatly to the top and bottom edges of the tapering to the grip. It doses show some loss of the darkening finish to the knurled section of the grip, as seen on examples that have seen combat use. One this knife the tang actually extends through the tang nut and the nut still shows the signs of the clamp that was used to tighten it up when it was assembled. The oval shaped blackened steel cross guard still retains nearly all of its blackening finish. No markings are present on either surface. It has an excellent double-edged blackened steel blade with medial ridge. It retains about 80% of the blackening to the blade with some wear loss near the top on both sides. The edges are sharp and show very light evidence of sharpening for combat use. It is has the correct 2nd Pattern dark brown sheath with external blackened brass chape. The chape is correctly held in place by a large metal staple on the reverse. The leather on the sheath is in excellent condition with very minor usage marks to the finish and a slit split to the top edge. At the top it has lost its original elastic retainer and just the stitched edges remain attached to the belt flap. The exceptionally rare and possibly unique detail on this scabbard is the presence of the MoS “T” mark and the Broad Arrow mark, stamped to the front of the top belt flap. On the reverse, it still retains its one of the two original and horizontal leather tabs or ‘wings’. This knife is just such a rare example of a genuine WW2 period 2nd Pattern “T” marked knife. It comes from my private collection of FS Knifes and to be honest I am reluctant to sell it and it is not cheap, but am restoring a house and needs must. The blade measures 6.74” (17cm) long and the knife is 11.74” (29.7cm) in total length. It weighs 260g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Very Unusual Antique Scottish Sgian Dubh with Wooden Blade and Leather Scabbard Here on offer is a very unusual antique Scottish Sgain Dubh a wooden blade! The knife itself has a hand carved ebony wood handle with Celtic designs and is topped with a plain unmarked silver cap. The curved blade is beautifully made from wood that has the strangest finish I have seen! It looks like a tiny chequered pattern has been applied all over the blade? Almost like a Tartan cloth effect? The blade is fixed/pinned to the handle buy a strong metal collar. The black-grained leather scabbard is in great condition with just one tiny scuff on the reverse. The sgian-dubh is a small, single-edged knife (Gaelic sgian) worn as part of traditional Scottish Highland Dress along with the Kilt. Originally used for eating and preparing fruit, meat, and cutting bread and cheese - as well as serving for other more general day to day uses such as cutting material and protection, it is now worn as part of traditional Scottish dress tucked into the top of the kilt hose with only the upper portion of the hilt visible. The knife in the scabbard measures 7.25” (18.2cm) long with the blade measuring just 3.1” (8cm). With the scabbard it weighs 71g. Given it has a wooden blade maybe it was made for a child to wear? If anyone has any ideas, information would be greatly appreciated. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched.

Very Unusual German Senior Forestry Cutlass - Hilt Candlestick Here on offer is a really unusual and possibly unique, candlestick that has been made from the hilt of a German Senior Forestry Cutlass, also known as a Hirschfanger. The Cutlass cast brass gilt “D” guard, is the relatively plain version, having lined edges on both sides. There is a deer hoof where it meets the pommel and one at the tip of the quillion where it passes through the crossguard. Below the crossguard is a beautiful and finely detailed clamshell that depicts a deer stag seated on the ground, with a slatted fence and tree woodland scene in the background. There is a makers symbol on the back, which is hard to make out, but could be a crowned king, possibly an early WKC makers mark? The off-white simulated ivory grip plates are in perfect condition, no cracks or chips. They are fitted with two of the original six gilt acorns, which are the type without oak leaves. The original blade looks to have been replaced with a short section of what looks like a double-edged sword blade. The tip of the blade tang passes through the top of the grip and forms a spike, which can support the base of a candle. To catch any dripping candle wax, a slightly domed 1.75” (4.5cm) gold painted ornate metal cap has been fitted to the spike. It depicts eight overlaid oak leaves. The other end of the blade has been fashioned to fit securely into a large gold painted metal dome that forms the base of candlestick. The bottom is covered in green baize to protect the surface what ever it is placed on. All the cast brass hilt fittings show a light surface age patina to the finish. Obviously this makes a really interesting display piece for any German edged weapon collector. However, if you needed spare parts for an existing Cutlass, such as the beautiful clamshell, grip plates or “D” guard and even the two detailed acorns, which are impossible to find these days, then this is an excellent source. I could probably sell the individual parts for more than the assembled candlestick, but I would sooner leave it as I found it, as I have never seen one in this this style before in all my years of collecting! The candlestick measures 7.5” (19cm) high and the base is 4.5” (11.4cm) diameter. It weighs 645g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Victorian Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders Officer’s Full Mask Badger Head Sporran c1890 Here on offer is a fine example of a very well preserved Victorian period, Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders officer’s Badger Head Sporran, circa 1890. The badger head is inset with two perfect yellow glass eyes and has snarling serrated leather teeth. The only wear is slight loss of fur to the brow of the nose The front is complete with its six horsehair bristle tassels, suspended from serrated gilt brass thistle motif cones with red leather accents. Each tassel is hung from a rope secured inside the rear pouch. On the back is the earlier period large opening rear leather purse that still retains its original gilt button. Both inside edge flaps have parted from the inner edge, but I guess could be re-stitched if so required. This isn’t noticed unless the purse is opened. The leather is very dark and still subtle for its age. The top belt loop shows signs of usage a slight split on one edge and possibly an aged repair to the other edge. The top still retains its metal top cap that shows a beautiful age patina to the finish. What is unusual about this sporran is it still comes with its original under uniform thick leather belt, which has a rough suede type finish to it. I believe the full mask or head on sporran is the oldest form of sporran and they have been worn for 100’s of years. The pelts of wild animals would be used when the animals were captured for food, that way none of the animal was wasted. Today they are still using this age-old style of sporran, mainly for dress occasions. Some Highland Military Regiments such as the Argyll and Sutherlands Regiment and the Calgary Highlanders Regiment. As you can see from the photos, this is really a truly impressive example of a Badger Sporran that predates WW1, albeit it may have been worn during that period. It makes a really impressive display piece that will be hard to upgrade. It measures approximately 14” (35.5cm) long by 7.5” (19cm) wide and weighs 700g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Victorian Boer War Period Lord Roberts Brass & Cast Iron Doorstop or Fire Place Ornament Here on offer is a lovely original Victorian Boer War period, brass and cast iron doorstop. Cast in solid brass is the image of Lord Roberts in military uniform astride his horse. The horse legs are then attached by two square headed nuts, to a stepped cast iron base that was originally painted gloss black. Some of the original paint remains and it could be easily repainted if required. There is some nice detail to the image of Lord Roberts and his horse and the brass has a lovely mellow age patina. Makes an impressive display piece of Boer War related memorabilia and still works as a great doorstop! It measures 9.9” (25cm) high and 7.6” (19.5cm) wide at the base. It weighs a heavy 2.1Kg so please contact me before paying regarding postage costs. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Victorian Engraved Sterling Silver Cupids Arrow Brooch c1870 Here on offer is a beautiful Victorian Scottish Sterling silver arrow kilt pin or brooch, circa 1870. This fine example of an antique Scottish kilt pin is decorated on the front with an engraved scroll motif. The reverse has a long steel hinged pin and silver “C” clip, in full working order. There are no hallmarks or maker’s marks, which is not unusual for early Scottish silver pieces. It does test positive for 925 grade sterling silver. The Kilt Pin measures 3” (7.7cm) long and 0.8” (2.1cm) wide across the feathers. It weighs 6.5g. It is in excellent original condition, no damage that I can see. It has a very slight curve to the long section, making a better fit to the curve of your body. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Many thanks for taking the time to look.

Victorian French Solid (925) Silver Twin Sectioned Mesh Purse Engraved “MB 1894” with English Silver Curb Link Chain Loop Here on offer is a top quality Victorian French solid silver twin sectioned mesh purse with an English silver curb link chain, wrist loop. The purse silver mesh is in excellent undamaged condition and still retains the seven ball droplets along the bottom edge. The kiss lock clasp fastener, opens and closes perfectly and has a central hinged dividing section fitted to provide two separate mesh pockets. On the front frame, it is engraved with the owner’s initials and year, “MB 1894”. It has two tiny French export silver marks stamped on one edge of the frame, which depict the head of Mercury (facing left) that I believe where used between 1878 and 1973. The purse also has a fine and heavy English sterling silver curb link chain attached to the side ring. Each link of the chain has the English Lion hallmark stamp. The purse measures 3” (7.6cm) long and 2.4” (6cm) wide across the frame. The chain measures 9” (23cm) in total length, so 4.5” (11.5cm) as a loop. It weighs a total of 55g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thanks for taking the time to look.

Victorian Hallmarked Silver Isle of Man Bar Brooch –Celtic Three Legs of Mann and Thistle Flowers - Chester 1897 Here on offer is a Victorian hallmarked silver Isle of Man bar brooch that has finely detailed cut-out images of the Celtic Three Legs of Mann and thistle flowers. The reverse still has its original retaining pin and “C” clasp, along with a clear set of English silver hallmarks. The hallmarks are a sword between three wheatsheaves for the assay office of Chester, the Lion Passant for English silver and the date letter “O” for the year 1897. There is also the makers mark “A.J.C”, which possibly relates to the English Silversmith, Alfred James Cheshire, of 52 Tenby Street North, Birmingham. The brooch is in great condition but the bar on the reverse does have a few shallow dings. It measures 1.9” (4.8cm) wide and weighs 3g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Many thanks for taking the time to look.

Victorian Long Service and Good Conduct Medal to George Jacobs a Petty Officer serving as Captain of The Forecastle on H.M.S. HIMALAYA Here on offer is an excellent example of a genuine Queen Victoria Royal Navy Long Service and Good Conduct medal awarded to George Jacobs, a Petty Officer serving as a Captain of the Forecastle on H.M.S. HIMALAYA. The edge is engraved with the following details: GEOe JACOBS CAPt F. Cle H.M.S. HIMALAYA The medal itself is in excellent condition and retains a aged patina finish to the silver, which could be cleaned to a bright finish, if so required. (Please see my photos) This example has the narrow suspender bar (37mm) and has a new ribbon as it didn’t have one when I acquired it. The following are some details of the interesting history of the ship. HIMALAYA was ordered by the Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company and laid down at the yard of C. J. Mare & Co. Leamouth, London in November 1851 as an iron paddle steamer, half as large again as any of P&O\'s previous vessels. With rising coal prices, paddle propulsion was too inefficient and she was altered to a screw vessel while still on the stocks, she was fitted with a two-cylinder simple expansion horizontal trunk engine made by John Penn & Sons at Greenwich of 700 nhp or 2,050 ihp, with a single two-bladed propeller of 18 feet diameter driving her at a speed of 13 knots. The ship had a length of 372.9 ft, a beam of 46.2 ft, a depth of 34.9 ft and measured 3,438 GRT and 2,327 NRT. She was fitted with sails on three masts for use when the wind was favourable. She was launched on 24 May 1853 by Lady Matheson, wife of the P&O chairman, Sir James Matheson, but did not carry out trials until 9 January 1854. Himalaya had cabin accommodation for 200 first and second-class passengers, requiring a crew of 213, could accommodate 2000 troops or emigrants, she was said at the time to be the biggest ship built. The new ship left the Thames on 12 January 1854 for Southampton, arriving the following day, on 21 January sailed on her maiden voyage to Alexandria via Gibraltar and Malta, with passengers and specie for onward carriage to India and China. By the time she returned to Southampton on 16 February, Himalaya had been chartered to carry troops to Constantinople. In early March she sailed from Southampton and Plymouth for the Mediterranean with 1452 troops and equipment. P&O had concluded that Himalaya was a larger vessel than the passenger traffic demanded and, with coal becoming more expensive with the advent of war in the Crimea, would not be economic. In July 1854, after another trooping voyage, to Scutari, the company was able to persuade the British Government to buy her to use as a troopship for £133,000, a little above her cost price of £130,000. After purchase, Himalaya was converted to carry up to 3000 soldiers and subsequently served as a troopship for four decades; the purchase being viewed with suspicion by some naval experts. During this time she supported operations during the Second Opium War, carried troops to India, South Africa, the Gold Coast, North America. In July 1857, she ran aground in the Strait of Banca, she was re-floated on 8 July with assistance from the British merchant ship Gauntlet. On 8 October 1859, Himalaya discovered the British barque Norma in a sinking condition, having been struck by a gale two days before. Norma was taken in tow, with the pair reaching Bermuda on 12 October. In 1863 the troopship was re-engined at the Keyham Steam Yard with a new two-cylinder horizontal, single expansion engine of 2,609 ihp. She retired from trooping service and was decommissioned on 28 September 1894. Retained to became a coal hulk in the Hamoaze, Devonport, in December 1895, with the new name C60, she was sent to Hull for conversion by Earle’s Shipbuilding Co to a vessel able to store 4,500 tons of coal, she returned to Devonport at the end of June 1896. C60 was sold out of the navy on 28 September 1920 to a private owner, E. W. Payne, towed to Portland Harbour as Himalaya, to continue as a coal hulk, she remained in this role until WW2. She was sunk by air attack, by Junkers 87 dive-bombers of the German Luftwaffe, on 12 June 1940. Himalaya\'s figurehead of an Indian warrior is preserved in Greenwich. This is a fine example of this type of medal and named to a Petty Officer, Captain of the Forecastle of the famous ship, who warrants further research into his service. The medal measures approximately 1.4” (35mm) diameter and weighs 35g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Victorian Period Sgian Dubh with Ornate Scottish Silver Fittings & Rock Crystal Pommel Stone Here on offer is a beautiful Victorian period Scottish Sgian Dubh with ornate solid silver fittings and a large rock crystal pommel stone. All the silver fittings test as 925 sterling silver and I believe this piece dates to the late Victorian period and was made by one of the many Scottish provincial silversmiths of that time. The hilt has a skilfully hand carved ebony or blackwood grip with an interlaced design that is studded with eight silver domed pins. The Pommel is made up of a beautifully cut rock crystal stone that has been set in a thick silver collar that is finely engraved on the front with an ornate Celtic design. At the base of the hilt is a solid silver collar with the same ornate design as the pommel. It fits snuggly against the silver scabbard throat fitting, but doesn’t seem to want to fit over it as such but forms a tight seal. It appears that was the way it was made to fit. The short steel blade has a blood grove on both sides and a faceted top edge along half its length. The blade has some greying and some very light pitting to the finish The black leather-covered scabbard is in excellent condition, with some very minor dings to the leather on the front and rear. Both the upper and lower silver scabbard fittings are in excellent condition, with just a tiny indentation on the rear of the top fitting. The front of both fittings have stunning and finely detailed Celtic patterns engraved on them and the top fitting also has a small blank circular cartouche, where initials could be engraved. The sgian-dubh is a small, single-edged knife (Gaelic sgian) worn as part of traditional Scottish Highland Dress along with the Kilt. Originally used for eating and preparing fruit, meat, and cutting bread and cheese - as well as serving for other more general day to day uses such as cutting material and protection, it is now worn as part of traditional Scottish dress tucked into the top of the kilt hose with only the upper portion of the hilt visible. The knife in the scabbard measures 8.5” (21.5cm) long with the blade measuring 4.25” (10.8cm). With the scabbard it weighs 92g. This is fine example of a hard to find Victorian period Sgain Dubh. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Vintage 9.5” Vinyl Kewpie Doll Here on offer is a bit of fun, being a 9.5” soft vinyl vintage Kewpie doll. The are no maker’s marks that I can see, but most likely made by Jesco and Cameo Co. USA, in the 1960’s. This version has fixed legs and arms, but a movable head. It retains the colouring to its face and eyes but does have a slight grubby finish to the front. It measures 9.5” (24cm) high and weighs 198g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Vintage African Tebu Ceremonial Short Sword with Leather Strap Here on offer is a vintage African Tebu ceremonial short sword with leather strap. I believe this short sword was made by the Tebu people, indicated by the characteristic bulb on the bottom of the sheath. This type of short sword or large knife are very “flat” in their construction. Please see photo. The grip and crossguard have a raised “M” pattern to the leather along with other fine embossed tribal patterns. The single edged slightly curved blade is in excellent condition and has an etched pattern on the front. The leather sheath has a number of raised rectangular sections with some fine embossing to the finish and at the tip, there is the characteristic “bulb”. It also still has the thin leather strap attached. The Tebu or Toubou people are an ethnic group inhabiting northern Chad, southern Libya, north-eastern Niger and north-western Sudan. They live mostly as nomadic herders. The blade measures 15.75” (40cm) long and the whole sword in the sheath measures 23.25” (59cm). It weighs 555g. This would make an excellent addition to any collection of African tribal art. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched.

Vintage American Silver Set - Quarter Dollar and Dime Coin Brooch Here on offer is an unusual vintage American silver set, quarter dollar and dime coin brooch. Its consists of three American coins, one quarter dollar with Washington’s head on the reverse, possibly 1970’s and two dime coins with Roosevelt’s head on the reverse possibly 1960’s. All three coins have been professionally set in a solid silver claw frame with a long retaining pin and locking “C” clip on the reverse. The brooch is in excellent condition and the coins now have aged patina to their finish. The brooch measures 2.3” (5.8cm) wide by 0.9” (2.3cm) high and weighs 16g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thanks for taking the time to look.

Vintage Black Corker Motorbike Crash Helmet by Everoak c1950 Here on offer is an great example of a genuine black motorbike/scooter crash helmet by the famous English maker, Everoak, circa 1950. The name Everoak has been a respected name as a maker of crash helmets for over a century. With roots in East London the factory made helmets for all the leading London hatters, including Herbert Johnson, Griffin and Les Leston. The outside is in great condition and has three impressive cream stripes across the top. The rim has some slight flexing and a crease to the front edge and slight loss of colour due to rubbing. On the back it has the strap and fastening used to hold the strap of your eye goggles. The helmet is cork lined and is known as a “corker”. It still has its material lining and has the Everoak trademark/logo and BS Kite Mark. It still retains its ear covers and “flaps” but the stitching has come away on one side and there is a slight tare to the silky lining, which can easily be repaired. The strap and fastening are in excellent condition. The size is not shown but inner headband circumference at the top, measures approximately 22.3/4\" 58cm approx which equates to a UK size 7.1/8” This motorbike helmet is a perfect display piece for any motor sports collector or enthusiast. The helmet weighs 615g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Vintage Boxed Example of a Submarine OCA (Old Comrades Association) Car Badge - Mint Unused Condition c1950 Here on offer is a vintage boxed example of a Submarine OCA (Old Comrades Association) car badge, in mint unused condition, circa 1950. The round car badge is made from heavy chrome plated metal and has the image of the Submarine OCA cap badge on the front, under a thick Perspex domed cover. On the back of the badge is a distributers label, for Club Sports of New Cross, Woolwich, with their old 4 digit phone numbers. The front of the box cover and the base of the badge by the fixing holes, has the makers name: BEAULAH. The company was established in the late 1930’s by G K Beaulah who recognised the need for finely produced heraldic shields and crests and coats of arms, including car badges. They are still in existence today. The badge also comes with one fixing nut and bolt, but it looks like there should have been two originally. On the other side of the box cover is the word: “AUTOMOTIVE”. I have never seen one of these car badges before and believe they are indeed rare to come on the market, especially in boxed unused condition. I understand that the Submarine OCA was the forerunner of the Submariners Association, which is an Association of ex and serving Submariners which seeks to maintain the special bonds of friendship, loyalty and comradeship, together with a pride in the Submarine Service, formed during service in Her Majesty\'s Submarines. It is recognised by the Ministry of Defence. The car badge measures 3.7” (9.3cm) diameter and weighs 322g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Vintage Boy Scouts Bowie Knife with Original Leather Sheath circa 1960 Here on offer is an excellent example of a vintage Boy Scouts bowie knife with original leather sheath, circa 1960. The pommel is made from polished aluminium and is held in place by a recessed brass nut. The grip is made up of a beautiful centre section of real stag horn, “top and tailed” with stacked leather pieces and coloured plastic and brass spaces. The finger guard is made from polished brass and fits tightly to the beautiful polished clip point Bowie blade. There is no maker or other details on this knife, but I think it’s a vintage Sheffield made piece? The blade is in great condition with just some light pitting and scratches on the surface. There is a slight rounding to the tip of the bald. The knife fits snuggly into its original easy access brown leather stitched and riveted sheath that has a large belt loop at the top. It still retains its original snap fastener that still works. Even though large numbers of these knifes where made it is rare to come across one in such excellent condition, a real collector’s piece. The blade measures 5” (12.7cm) and the knife itself 9” (23cm) long. It weighs 200g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Vintage British Army Electrician\'s Folding Knife Marked J.R. 2000 910-5285 Here on offer is an excellent example of a British Army Electrician\'s Folding Knife, stamped on the blade with: J.R. 2000 910-5285 and a “Crows Foot”. On one side it has UTD etched on it, but I have no idea what that refers to? I believe from the markings that this was possibly made for the MOD by Josephs Rodgers (J.R.) in the year 2000. 910-5285 I think may be the MOD/Army reference/type number? The grips seem to be of a very hard black plastic and it has a brass bolster. The blade has a blunt flat screw driver tip, semi-circular cut-outs for stripping the sleeving off cables and a file on one side to clean contacts and bare wires. It has been used but is in excellent condition as can be seen form my photos. The blade measures 2.7” (6.8cm) long and the whole knife when open is 6” (15.3cm) long. It weighs 60g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Vintage British Gat Gun Air Pistol made by T. J. Harrington & Son Here on offer is something that takes me back to my youth, a working example of a vintage British Gat Gun air pistol, made by T. J. Harrington & Son. The Gat Gun was produced from the late 1930s to the mid 1990s and this example was made by T. J. Harrington & Co Ltd. of Magda Works, Walton on Thames, Surrey. There was a break in production during World War II, resuming shortly afterwards. Production finally ended with the death of Mr Harrington. This example appears to be an early version as it is marked T.J. Harrington & Son not & Co Ltd. It is in used condition, with some paint loss and light surface corrosion. It was originally designed to shoot darts, .177 (4.5mm) pellets and corks and is still in working order with a strong spring action. It appears to have its shroud missing and someone has replaced it with a black rubber sleeve that covers the exposed spring A great collectors item that still works! Un-cocked with the barrel extended it measures 9.8” (25cm) long and weighs 620g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Only for sale to persons aged 18+ and proof of age maybe required. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Vintage British Military Silver Plated Mappin & Webb Milk Jug - Date Marked 1960 Here on offer is a vintage British Military silver plated Mappin & Webb milk jug, date marked 1960. This was most probably part of an Officers mess “silver service” set used back in the Cold War era. The heavy gauge metal jug is actually in excellent but has some light usage scratches and a small indentation on one side, if I am being picky. The base has a crisp set of maker’s details and references: MAPPIN & WEBB Ltd KF18074 (MOD War Department Arrow/Crows foot mark) 1960. The jug measures 3.6” (9.1cm) wide at the oval base and is 3.9” (9.9cm) high. It weighs 370g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched.

Vintage British Military Type D Survival Knife with Original Leather Sheath dated 1979 Here on offer is a genuine vintage British Military Type D Survival Knife with its original leather sheath, dated 1979. This heavy-duty survival knife has a wooden handle made up of to large wooden slabs that have been contoured to make the grip and secured in place by three large lacquered copper rivets. The top pommel end of the handle has a hole for a wrist cord. The handle is in excellent condition and has a nice dark lacquered finish to the wood. The 7.25” (18.4cm) large and heavy oval shaped broad parkarised blade has a sharp single cutting edge. On one side it is stamped with what I believe is a MOD reference number 127/8214. The blade retains nearly all of its grey parkarised finish; there are just some light scratch marks on one side of the blades cutting edge. It is complete with its original dark brown leather sheath with integral belt loop and securing strap with press-button catch. The sheath is stitched and fitted with 8 chrome-plated rivets. On the inside of the belt loop, it is stamped with an H in a diamond, which I believe is the maker’s mark, along with a broad arrow and the date 1979. Below this is the MOD reference number 1278215. The blade measures 7.25” (18.4cm) long and the knife is 12.3” (31.5cm) in total length. It weighs a heavy 725g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Vintage British Officers - Part Leather Covered Swagger or Drill Stick with Fitted Chrome ACME CITY Whistle Here on offer is a vintage British Officer’s, part leather covered swagger or drill stick with fitted chrome ACME CITY whistle The swagger stick is made from a section of turned light coloured wood, that has a long section of marron coloured leather, stitched in place at either end. There is a bright chrome collar at the top that is permanently fitted with a chrome plated ACME CITY whistle, that is made in England and is very loud! The swagger stick is in excellent condition, with only the very slightest discolouration to the chrome whistle, that I think will polish up bright. It measures 24” (61cm) long and is about 0.8” (2.1cm) diameter. It weighs 185g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Vintage British Police Presentation Truncheon with Display Stand - FROM ALL YOUR FRIENDS AT WINSFORD POLICE STATION Here on offer is a beautifully made presentation British Police wooden truncheon that is displayed on its own hand made wooden display stand. The truncheon has been skilfully made from what appears to be lignum vitae wood. The semi-circular stand has been carved from what looks to be walnut and it has a small polished metal rectangular plaque on the top that reads: FROM ALL YOUR FRIENDS AT WINSFORD POLICE STATION This makes a great display piece for nay Police collection and is in near mint condition. Winsford Police Station is still in operation in the English county of Cheshire. The truncheon measures 13.75” (35cm) long and weighs 240g. The base is 12” (30.5cm) wide and weighs 680g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Vintage British Royal Mounted Police Wooden Truncheon with Leather Strap Here on offer is a fine example of a vintage British Royal Mounted Police wooden truncheon with original leather strap. It has the usual turned grip and very long lower shaped section, that has RMP (Royal Mounted Police) stamped on the end. At the top of the grip, it still retains its original long brown leather strap, that is held in place by to rivets. It is in excellent condition but does have various light scratches and chips to the finish, but is a genuine vintage period piece. It measures 23.6” (60cm) long, by 1.7” (4.3cm) diameter at the wide end. It weighs a heavy 390g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Vintage British Royal Navy Deck Knife with Leather Sheath by J. Nowill & Sons dated 1980 Here on offer is a Vintage British Royal Navy Deck Knife with Leather Sheath dated 1980 This knife has seen service and shows some dark pitting to the blade surfaces. The blade is now faintly etched with the maker’s mark and name: D * X J. NOWILL & SONS SHEFFIELD ENGLAND It also has the broad arrow (crow’s foot) mark, year of manufacture 1980 and what I think is a NATO reference number: 4375939. The grip is made up from two dark rosewood slabs that are held in place by two large flush brass rivets. The stitched black leather sheath has slots on the reverse for a belt and is in great condition, no splits, just some light scuff marks. The blade measures 4.2” (10.6cm) long and the complete knife is 8” (20.4cm) long. It weighs 100g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Vintage British Royal Navy Submarine Services Black Bomber Jacket – Size XL Here on offer is a vintage British Royal Navy submarine services black bomber jacket, UK man’s size XL. The zipper jacket is made from a padded polyester/nylon type material with elasticated wrists and collar and two front pockets The maker’s label reads as: HARDYS QUALITY CLOTHING MADE IN ENGLAND XL On the front right breast, it has a cloth Royal Navy Submarine Services badge that appears to be stuck on. On the left breast is the twin dolphins and crown, Submarine Services crest. Below the crest you can see the “shadow” of where another badge has been attached at some point. Possibly a named Submarine crest badge, or even a veteran’s badge? There is also a slight rectangular “shadow” mark on the left sleeve, but I have no idea what this may have been? Inside the jacket on the left is another Submarine Services badge, with an old badge mark underneath? The jacket has clearly been used but is still in great usable condition. Being a UK man’s size XL that is approximately a 44” chest. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Vintage British SA80 Bayonet with a White Royal Marine Commando Parade Sheath Here on offer is an excellent example of a vintage British SA80 Bayonet with a white nylon Royal Marine Commando parade sheath. The bayonet is a used example with some loss of black paint to the raised edges on the grip. The release catch at the top is in full working order. The offset polished steel blade is in excellent condition with some minor age related greying to the finish. I believe this is an early issued version, as it has the open serrated teeth to the blade edge. The bayonet fits very snuggly into the hard white nylon sheath, which is also in excellent clean condition, with its gilt brass upper throat mount. As I understand it, this type of sheath was issued to the Royal Marine Commando units for parade use, as apposed to the white buff leather version that was used by Guards regiments. With the Bayonet in the sheath, it measures 14” (35.5cm) long. The Bayonet itself is 11” (27.8cm) long, with a 7.1” (18cm) long blade. It weighs 560g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Vintage Bronze Limited Edition Commemorative Medallion - Coronel Frederico E. de Avellar Telles - Portuguese Military 1981 Here on offer a large bronze limited-edition (817 of 900) commemorative medallion that dates to 1981 and relates to a Coronel Frederico E. de Avellar Telles, who served in the Portuguese Military. The obverse shows a finely detailed raised image of the coronel in military dress, along with the designer/artists name, Cabral Antunes. The wording around the edge translates as: Coronel Frederico E. de Avellar Telles. First Director Originally From S.A.M. 1910-1911. On the reverse is shows six different military emblems, each with a date below, spanning 100 years from 1848 to 1948. The wording around the edge translates as: Commemorating Military Administration Service Day. Evora July 4, 1981. There is also the limited-edition number 817/900 stamped on the outer rim. The medallion is in excellent condition and now has a beautiful dark patina finish to the bronze. It measures 3.5” (9cm) diameter and weighs 268g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thank you for taking the time to look.

Vintage BURGON & BALL Ltd Lambfoot Folding Knife circa 1960 Here on offer is a vintage BURGON & BALL Ltd, Lambfoot folding knife circa 1960. BURGON & BALL Ltd of Sheffield, England, started making blades back in 1730 and are still making them today, including a Lambfoot knife! This type of folding pocket knife with a straight blade and pointed tip, is called a Lambfoot, not only because it resembles, in a way, a lambs hoof, but also because it’s a shape that has historically been used for farm work. The knife itself has been used and shows some aged “greying” and scratch marks to the blade finish, but the blade cutting edge looks to have never been sharpened. On one side of the ricasso is stamped in an oval: MADE IN SHEFFIELD On the blade it has the earlier etched company logo: BURGON & BALL LTD SHEFFIELD ENGLAND Blade has a strong spring with firm opening and closing action, with no “side to side” play. The bolsters pins and liners all appear to be made from polished brass. The knife has two slabs of perfect oak wood that have been slightly curved to form a tight fit to the blade liners and they are held in place buy three brass pins. The blade measures 3.2” (8cm) long and the knife itself is a total of 7.2” (18.3cm) long when opened. It weighs 71g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Vintage Canadian Inuit People’s Knife with Scrimshaw Decorated Caribou Antler Sheath and Grip Here on offer is a vintage Canadian or North American Inuit people’s knife with decorated caribou antler sheath and grip. The single edged polished steel blade is 3.75” (9.5cm) long and shows signs of greying to the metal. The knife fits snuggly into a caribou antler ‘slab’ sheath, which has also been hand decorated and has a caribou fur sheath collar, covering where the knife fits into the antler. The hand carved ‘scrimshaw’ decoration is of a geometric tribal design. The antler itself looks to have some age given the old scratches and wear to the tips. I believe these knifes where made for the tourist trade back in the 1960’s and I found a similar one in the Reading Museum. This is fine example of an Inuit made knife, that makes a great display item and can only increase in value! With the knife in the sheath, it measures 16.5” (42cm) long and 8” (20.3cm) wide at its widest point. It weighs 365g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Vintage Canadian or North American Inuit People\'s Knife with Scrimshaw Decorated Caribou Antler Sheath and Grip Here on offer is a vintage Canadian or North American Inuit Knife with decorated caribou antler sheath and grip. The single edged polished steel blade is 2.75” (7cm) long and has a really well fitting carved and decorated antler grip. The knife fits into a caribou antler ‘slab’ sheath, which has also been decorated and has a brown leather scabbard collar covering where the knife fits into the slot in the antler. The hand carved ‘scrimshaw’ decoration is more of a geometric diamond design. The antler itself looks to have some real age given the old scratches and wear on the back. I believe these knifes where made for the tourist trade back in the 1960’s and I found a similar one in the Reading Museum. This one has a faint pencil or ink numbers on the front, which look like 040, similar to those used by museums to track their display items? A fine example of an Inuit made knife, that makes a great display item and can only increase in value! It measures 11.75” (30cm) long and 5.5” (14cm) wide at its widest point. It weighs 205g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Vintage Cast Aluminium Scottie Dog/Terrier Ashtray or Trinket Tray c1930 Here on offer is a vintage cast aluminium Scottie dog ashtray or trinket tray, circa 1930. The whole thing has been cast in two pieces, in aluminium that now has a bright and slightly oxidised finish in some areas. These types of pieces were made as “novelty” but useful items back in the 1930’s. On the top edge it depicts a Scottie dog with a collar that is screwed to the dish shaped base. As it doesn’t have any groves around the edge to rest a cigarette, it may well be a small trinket dish, for coins, keys, etc. It is in excellent overall condition and is a great can still be used today! It measures 4.75” (12cm) wide by 3.75” (9.5cm) deep and is 2.5” (6.4cm) tall. It weighs 135g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Vintage Chrome Plated Mc Murdo Starlite Pocket Lighter with Engine Turned Finish c1946 Here on offer is a fine and now rare example of a chrome plated Mc Murdo Starlite Pocket Lighter with engine turned finish c1946. This type of pocket lighter was manufactured in Great Britain/England and was patented with a British Utility Patent in 1946 by Harry Lakey & Celestion Ltd, 1946/1947. This Art deco style lighter has an interesting ignition system, with a horizontal friction wheel roller, lifting the snuffer and igniting the wick. The hexagonal shaped body of the lighter has a beautiful chrome plated engine turned finish to all sides. The base has the two screws, one to access the flint and one to add fuel. It is also stamped with: Mc MURDO PAT. No. 590958 MADE IN ENG. There is no fuel (petrol) in the lighter, to meet shipping regulations. The flint spring is still in place, it just has the flint removed to also comply with shipping regulations. The lighter is in near mint condition and will make an impressive addition to any lighter collection. It measures 1.5” (3.8cm) wide, 2.2” (5.5cm) high and 0.6” (1.5cm) thick. It weighs 62g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thanks for taking the time to look.

Vintage Copper Picture of an Australian Kookaburra Bird in Repoussé Here on offer is Vintage Copper Picture of an Australian Kookaburra Bird in Repoussé. The copper has been finely worked to produce the detailed raised image of the bird and now has a nice patina to the finish. There are no maker’s or artist details on the picture that I can see. The frame measures 10.2” (26cm) by 8.25” (21cm) and weighs 400g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thanks for taking the time to look.

Vintage Crosman E9A Series CO2 Air Pistol 0.20cal Serial No.902702370 Here on offer a fine example of a vintage Crosman E9A Series CO2 Air Pistol 0.20cal Serial No. 902702370. My understanding is that the barrel finish on these was originally black, but this one has had the black paint removed and the brass CO2 barrel polished, which with the dark American walnut grips and black pellet barrel, works really well in my opinion. Removing the black paint is not uncommon and some example I have seen have had all the black paint removed, guess it’s an owners preference. For the purists, it is also very easy for the next owner to repaint the barrel black again if that is the required finish. The gun appears to be in full working order and was test fired a few months ago. There is some miner paint loss to the remaining black paint finish around the grip, but overall it is in excellent condition with perfect grips. My photos show a CO2 cartridge (used one) just so that viewers understand this is a CO2 powered pistol, with a bolt action and single shot mechanism. IT IS NOT SHIPPED WITH A CARTRIDGE OWING TO ROYAL MAIL SHIPPING RESTRICTIONS. These guns a very powerful and noisy! The air pistol barrel measures 9” (23cm) long and overall it weighs 780g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. ONLY FOR SALE TO PERSONS AGED 18+ AND PROOF OF AGE IS REQUIRED. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Vintage Czech Army VZ 58 Bayonet with Leather Scabbard c1986 Here on offer is a vintage service issued Czech Army VZ 58 bayonet with leather scabbard, that fits the Czech VZ 58 assault rifle, circa 1986. It comes with a blued steel blade and fittings that show signs wear/rubbing to the finish, through service use. The grip is made up of two composite wood chip slabs, secured by recessed rivets, that attached it to a short metal tang. There is a slight hairline to the surface of one of the slabs that doesn’t go all the way through do the grip is still strong. The tang still has a working release catch and a machined bayonet slot. The 17cm long blued steel blade has a blood groove to the centre of each side and the edge shows signs of very slight sharpening. On one side it is stamped with HB and the arsenal numbered E 3032 and on the other the number 4. The thick leather scabbard shows minor wear marks through use and retains the retaining strap and stud and belt hanger. On the back it has faint ink lettering, but all I can make out id K6 86, where I believe 86 refers to the year of manufacture, 1986. The blade measures 6.7” (17cm) and the overall length of the bayonet is 11” (28cm). It weighs 270g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Vintage Deer’s Foot Boot Knife Complete with Original Leather Sheath Here on offer is a great example of a vintage deer’s foot boot knife complete with its original leather sheath. The grip is made from a deer’s foot/hoof that retains all its fur. A tapered ribbed polished nickel ferrule connects the hoof to the blade. The beautiful single edged blade is in excellent condition and still shows the original cross-graining. There is no maker’s mark on the blade, but it is stamped with: ROSTFRE SOLINGEN The brown leather sheath has upper and lower ribbed nickel mounts which just show some aged patina. From the look and feel of this knife, I think it was probably made back in the 1930’s as a souvenir piece, but there are photos of WW2 German soldiers using these as “boot knives” during that conflict. The blade measures 3.5” (9cm) long and the knife is 9.75” (24.7cm) in total length. It weighs 95g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched.

Vintage Deer’s Foot Hunting Knife with Leather Sheath by W Clauberg Solingen Germany Here on offer is a nice example of a vintage Deer’s Foot hunting knife by W CLAUBERG, Solingen, Germany. The hilt is made from a large Deer’s foot/hoof that has been pinned together at the tip. It shows some slight loss of fur to the grip where the leather-retaining strap rests. Please see my pictures. A ribbed polished nickel ferrule connects the hoof to the blade. The single edged blade retains all of its mirror finish and cross graining, with just some very slight surface scratches. On the front it has the makers name and details: W CLAUBERG EST. 1810 SOLINGEN GERMANY On the reverse of the blade is: /001 The brown leather scabbard has a ribbed metal tip, a belt loop and retaining strap and press catch at the top. The knife is in excellent unused condition and the grip fits the hand very well. The blade measures 3.6” (9cm) long and the knife is 9.6” (24.5cm) in total length. Inserted in the scabbard it measures 10.25” (26cm) long. It weighs 103g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched.

Vintage Ex-RAF Kollsman Instrument Altitude Indicator – 50,000ft -Part No. 671CPX-10-051 Here on offer is an ex-RAF vintage Kollsman aircraft instrument altitude indicator. I understand it is a self-contained aneroid instrument designed specifically for use in a pressurised compartment of an aircraft to provide an indication of pressure in feet altitude, up to 50,000ft. The scale range is plus 0.000 to plus 50000.0 ft, 0 to 50 in of mercury absolute. Part number: 671CPX-10-051 and serial number: 24466. I believe this unit came from a RAF base in the UK when they cleared out surplus old stock. It is in excellent condition, but I have no idea if it is still a working unit, so be offered as is for display purposes. It still retains its red plastic transit sealing plug on the back and the remains of various inspection stickers. The black paint finish shows only slight wear to its finish and the knurled adjustment knob still works. The bezel dial housing measures 3.25” (8.3cm) by 3.25” (8.3cm) and it is 4” (10cm) deep. It weighs 620g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thank you for taking the time to look.

Vintage Fairbairn Sykes 3rd Pattern FS Commando Knife by REGINALD COOPER Here on offer is a Post War Fairbairn Sykes 3rd Pattern FS Commando Knife made by R. COOPER, Sheffield, England. I picked this knife up in Cornwall from an old gent who claimed an ex Royal Marine had sold it to him along with other badges and his beret. I can’t accurately date this knife but know that examples of Reginald Cooper (R.COOPER) FS knives go back to the 1950’s. These Post WW2 knives are not of the highest quality, like a Wilkinson. The crossguard has rough edges and the top nut shows the grinding marks where the tang was simply ground off and not peened over. There are also large gaps between the blade and where it passes through the guard. On a positive note, the blade is not badly ground or finished and seems to maintain a sharp edge and point. The knife has certainly seen some service and the previous owner has taken the time to cover and glue the grip in battlefield olive green twine, to totally blend in with its modified Military camouflage webbing/canvas scabbard. This type has the painted black ribbed handle (under the twine) and blued blade finish. The modified grip is in great condition with not cuts or damage to the twine. The crossguard has some slight loss of the black finish, and on the top surface on one side, is stamped with the maker’s details: R. COOPER SHEFFIELD ENGLAND Sadly the blued blade has some rust pitting to both surfaces as shown in my photos. It still retains its original sharp edges and point with minimal sharpening during its life. The camouflage webbing/canvas scabbard seems to be a cut down version of a small army machete scabbard? The knife fits perfectly length wise, but is not snug at the top and slides, side to side. It can be drawn without unfastening the strap fastener, so possibly more of a boot type scabbard? A really interesting knife that I am sure has seen some action in its life and it has a beautiful balance to it and a tactile “feel” to the grip. The blade measures 7” (17.6cm) and the knife itself 11.6” (29.6cm) long. Inserted in the scabbard it measures 13.1” (33.3cm) long. It weighs 290g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Vintage French Ceramic Petrol Table Lighter in the Shape of a Black Poodle Dog Here on offer is a vintage French petrol table lighter that has a black ceramic body in the shape of a poodle dog. The dog’s head pulls off the reveal the lighter and the lighter can be pulled out of the main body to allow the fuel to be added and gives access to the flint. There are no markings that I can see on the dog or the lighter, but I believe that it is French by another examples I have seen online. The table lighter is in excellent overall condition and makes a really impressive display piece. There is a very tiny chip underneath the front right paw which is hard to see. To comply with postage rulings, the lighter will be shipped without a flint or any lighter fuel inside. It measures 4” (10.2cm) high and 3” (7.6cm) wide at the base. It weighs 146g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Vintage French Novelty Mechanical Bird Cigarette Dispenser c1960 Here on offer is vintage French, possibly by Brevete, novelty mechanical bird cigarette dispenser circa 1960. It has been made from a strong durable plastic that has been coloured to highlight the bird and surroundings. The cigarettes are placed inside the lidded box and when the bird is pushed forward, it stoops and picks up a single cigarette from a tray that extends from the front of the box. It is in full working condition and is undamaged. This is a great find for collectors of vintage tobacciana and novelty items. Its working mechanism makes it stand out among other vintage cigarette boxes. It measures 10” (25.4cm) long by 4.75” (12.2cm) wide and is 5” (12.7cm) tall. `. It weighs a heavy 465g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thank you for taking the time to look.

Vintage Gala Sonic Chrome Plated Jet Fighter Table Lighter c1950 Here on offer is an excellent working example of a vintage chrome plated jet fighter table lighter made in England by Gala Sonic, circa 1950. The lighter forms the central section (cockpit) of the aircraft and is removable to add fuel and renew the flint. The inside frame is lined with green baize and there is a spring metal ball that keeps the section in place, once inserted. The aircraft pivots on a ball-jointed support arm that is mounted on a stepped octagonal plinth mounted onto a black Bakelite Art Deco styled base. The base retains its original green baize covering and in the centre is fully marked with: REGD. DESIGNS 869697, 869675 880107/56 PRO. PATENT 7599/56 AS APPLICABLE This example is in excellent original condition with just very minor chrome pitting to the finish. There is also a slight downward curve to the rear wings on the tail section. The lighter will be posted without fuel and a flint to comply with international shipping regulatins. It measures approximately 5” (12.7cm) high by 9” (22.8cm) long and 7” (17.8cm) wing tip to wing tip. It weighs a heavy 640g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Vintage GEM Guild of Experienced Motorists “V” Car Badge for 55 Years of Unblemished Driving Here on offer is vintage GEM “V” car badge awarded for 55 Years of unblemished driving by the Guild of Experienced Motorists. The badge is in excellent condition and doesn’t look like it has ever been used. It has the number 55 in silver numbers on the front set in a circle of wreaths below the letters GEM. On the reverse it states: THE PROPERTY OF C.V.M. The two fitting screws/bolts are now missing but can be easily replaced. The car badge measures 4.25” (10.8cm) by 3.75” (9.5cm) and it weighs 65g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Vintage German Army Bundeswehr Fighting/Combat Knife circa 1970 Here on offer is an uncommon version of a vintage German Army Bundeswehr fighting or combat knife. It is of a style I haven’t seen before? The knife has a 5.5” (14cm) stainless steel single edged blade that is stamped: SOLINGEN GERMANY The moulded chequered grip is made of a strong green plastic and riveted to the blade tang by two metal rivets. There is a diamond shaped cut-out on the front of the grip, very similar to those seen on WW2 Hitler Youth knives, that could have an emblem fitted. The metal sheath retains its original green paint and it has a stiff leather type belt loop and restraining strap with fastening stud. The knife is in excellent condition, with a mint blade and just some slight scuffs to metal sheath paint. The knife measures 10” (25.4cm) long and weighs 230g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thank you for taking the time to look.

Vintage German Bavarian hunter’s brooch with wild boar hair and silver-plated acorn/oak leaf brooch fitting c1960 Here on offer is a vintage German Bavarian hunter’s brooch with wild boar hair and a silver-plated acorn/oak leaf brooch fitting, c1960. These broches where normally worn by the members of various southern German hunts, on their jackets or hats The cone of wild boars’ hair is in excellent condition retaining the lovely white fringe at the top. The silver-plated metal brooch fitting depicts acorns and oak leaves and retains the original fixing pin and clasp on the back. It measures 4.2” (10.5cm) high and weighs 12g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Vintage German DONATO Solingen Cigar Cutter with Stag Horn Grips and Folding Knife Blade Here on offer is a top quality vintage German DONATO Solingen cigar cutter with stag horn grips and a folding knife blade. The ‘V’ shaped cutting blade mechanism just pivots open using the small rounded lever on the arm cutting arm which is also stamped with the maker’s mark: DONATO SOLINGEN The grip is made from two stag horn slaps that are fixed to the main metal frame by small chrome rivet pins. On the other edge is a 1.9” (4.7cm) folding knife blade that retains its sharp cutting edge and is stamped ‘ROSTFREI’ on the ricasso. (Rust free in German) It measures 3.3” (8.5cm) long when closed and 5.4” (13.7cm) with the blade open. The circular opening at the front is 0.7” (1.7cm) diameter. It weighs 43g. The cigar cutter is in excellent condition with no damage to the grip or mechanism, just some age patina to the metal finish. A great collector’s item that can still be used today! Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thanks for taking the time to look.

Vintage German Hunting Knife and Fork Set by Anton Wingen Jr – Othello - circa 1940 Here on offer is a fine example of a vintage German hunting knife and fork set by Anton Wingen Jr – Othello, circa 1940. The knife and fork fit snuggly into the hard brown leather sheath in such a way that the fork can’t be removed without removing the knife first, so basically it is held in place when not is use. This version does not and never has had a belt loop or strap attached and would have been used as a boot knife. Given it only has the Othello makers mark and no Anton Wingen Jr details, I think this was probably made in the 1940’s or 50’s. Ideal for using when eating your catch from hunting or fishing. My understanding is that Anton Wingen Jr. aided in the production of many cutlers in the Solingen area of Germany. The “Othello” head stamp was his personal makers mark. All the metal fittings on the knife and scabbard appear to be made of polished nickel silver. The grip is made from a beautiful piece of stag horn that fits perfectly into the pommel cap and ferrule/crossguard. The sharp single edged blade is in excellent condition with just some minor surface scratches, no rust or pitting. It is stamped on one side with the Othello head makers mark and the words: OTHELLO SOLINGEN ROSTFRIE The three pronged fork section is in perfect condition and is just stamped on one side with the word: ROSTFRIE It screws firmly into the end of the sheath and works perfectly as a fork. The sheath has scallop edged top and bottom metal fittings, with a stitched dark brown leather centre section. There is a small ding on the reverse of the lower mount. The knife blade measures 4” (10.3cm) and including the grip measures 8.5” (21.6cm). The fork when attached to the sheath measures 7.75” (19.7cm). The set weighs 126g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Vintage German made North Brazilian “Faca de Ponta” Knife with Leather Sheath c1930 Here on offer is a fine example of vintage German made North Brazilian “Faca de Ponta” knife with its original leather sheath. My belief is these very fine knives where made in Solingen Germany by a number of makers, for export to Brazil and where made between 1927 and 1940. They where made to be carried by the “wealthy” Brazilian’s as a form of protection and where also the preferred weapon of for some of the Brazilian gangs. The grip is made up of ornate gilt metal sections along with perfect honey coloured Catalin (early rival of Bakelite) sections. The pommel top is made from gilt metal, probably brass, with a circular ribbed pattern. The crossguard is made from polished aluminium with up and down turned quillion ends. The fine long single edge blade looks to be chrome or nickel-plated and has a clip point tip. On one side it has an etched floral pattern on half of the blade and the words: HIGH LIFE And near the ricasso, a five pronged crown, maker mark, which I can’t identify. The blade is in excellent condition with just some minor light pitting towards the tip of the blade. The red felt buffer pad is missing with just a few strands left underneath the crossguard. The light brown leather sheath is in excellent condition, retaining all its original stitching and the boot/belt flap. The blade measures 7.25” (18.5cm) and the knife itself is 11.6” (29.5cm) long. It weighs 86g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Vintage Gilt Metal and Bevelled Glass “Locking” Compass No. 440 with Metal Dial by G. LUFFT c1930 Here on offer is a scarce vintage gilt metal and bevelled glass “locking” compass with metal dial by G. LUFFT, of Stuttgart, Germany, circa 1930. The compass has a gilt metal case with a suspension ring and a sliding locking mechanism, that works perfectly. It has a steel grey metal dial that is finely stamped with the black compass points and on the outer edge, the individual 360 degree markings. The needle is a bi-metallic version with a blued finish to the North facing half. It still retains its original bevelled glass that is undamaged. The is no maker mark, but I believe it was made by LUFFT and has a model reference of ‘No. 440’, that was made around 1930. This is the version without the hinged lid, which was known as the No. 440 D. LUFFT was a German company located near Stuttgart and apparently, LUFFT only manufactured the BÉZARD compass. A car compass and a diver\'s wrist compass with identical features are also known. All other items were produced either by BUSCH, STOCKERT or by the French manufacturer HOULLIOT. You can see an example of this type of compass at the online compass museum at: https://compassmuseum.com/pocket/pocket_3.htmLUFFT Overall, the compass is in excellent condition, it just has some slight staining on the metal dial face. It measures 1.5” (3.7cm) diameter, 0.4” (1cm) thick and weighs 23g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Vintage Hadeland Scandinavian Art Glass paperweight of an Inuit or Eskimo figurine c1960 Here on offer is a Vintage Hadeland Scandinavian art glass paperweight depicting an Inuit or Eskimo figurine. This stylish piece was designed by Benny Motzfeldt for Hadeland Glassverk, Norway. I believe it dates back to the 1960’s. It has been handmade from clear lead glass and as such it is a very heavy piece for its size. It is in excellent overall condition, with just a couple of tiny nicks to the top circular edge. Please note, that being made of clear glass it is hard to photograph without refections in the images. There are no blemishes, it is crystal clear. It measures 2.4” (6cm) high and 1.75” (4.4cm) diameter and weighs a heavy 222g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Vintage Hallmarked Silver MacKenzie Seaforth Highlanders Kilt Pin Brooch 1936 by F. Narbourgh - Birmingham Here on offer is a fine example of a Vintage Hallmarked Silver MacKenzie Seaforth Highlanders Clan kilt pin or brooch, by F. Narbourgh, Birmingham, dating to 1936. The front of the pin shows the raised stags head fitted to a belt and buckle with the motto: GUIDICH ANRICH Translates to \"Help to the King\" On the reverse is the original fixing pin and “C” clasp, along with a full set of English hallmarks and a maker’s mark. The slightly worn hallmarks show the Lion passant for 925 grade silver, the Anchor meaning it was assayed in Birmingham and a date letter “M” for the year 1936. The maker mark is: F.N I believe F.N refers to F Narborough of Green Street, Doriton, Birmingham. They were known for making, brooches, kilt pins, caddy spoons, medal fobs, etc. The pin is in excellent condition and is not often found to be made from solid silver, most are made from pewter. The pin measures 2” (5cm) by 1.4” (3.6cm) and weighs 16g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Vintage Hand Carved Bone “Wolf’s Head” Inuit (Eskimo) Knife with Bone Sheath Here on offer is a vintage hand carved bone Inuit (Eskimo) knife with bone sheath. The handle of the knife is made from one piece of smooth bone, the top of which has been painted black and then has been carved into a wolf’s head with its mouth open, showing its fanged teeth. The single edged curved tipped steel blade is in mint condition and fits snuggly into the bone sheath. It is very sharp! The smooth bone sheath has a solid top section that has been attached (brass pinned) to the lower curved section that has been made from to slabs of bone. The top has been painted black then skilfully carved with images of a reindeer and a wolf running below a mountain range. The top of the sheath has a leather strap and a twisted leather cord looped through a hole at the back to hang or carry the knife. The whole knife is in excellent condition and is a high quality example of these types of Inuit knives. The blade measures 3.5” (9.7cm) and the knife itself 7.9” (20cm) long. Inserted in the sheath it measures 10” (25.3cm) long. It weighs 93g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Vintage Hand Made Gregori Solid Copper Long Leaf Dish with Curled Leaf Tip Here on offer is a great example of a vintage solid copper hand hammered dish in the shape of a long leaf with a curled leaf tip. It was made by the famous Gregori Copper Company, USA. This example is in excellent undamaged condition by has lost most of its original lacquer finish and the solid copper has a great aged patina to its finish. On the base its still retains part of its original label that reads: SOLID COPPER. It is also engraved with a cursive handwriting script that says Gregorian Copper along with the number 300 that is the model number of this particular piece. Here are some interesting facts about the maker. P. R. Gregori and his brother Fred started Gregori Copper in 1946 in Southern California. The newly formed Gregori Copper Company began modestly in the garage of the Gregori brothers\' parent\'s home in Capistrano Beach. In two short years, they were able to move into their permanent facility in San Clemente. Soon, Gregori Copper was shipping copper items all over the U.S. and to Latin America. P. R. Gregori, the artist/founder of the company, was educated at the Butler Art Institute in Youngstown, Ohio. After WW II, he received hands-on experience at Craftsman Studios in Laguna Beach, California, an artistic commune in the 1920s that evolved into a facility that produced a wealth of copper products in the Arts and Crafts style. This experience inspired Gregori and his brother Fred to start Gregori Copper. While Fred Gregori handled sales, P.R. Gregori not only ran the manufacturing site but was also the artist behind the copper works. He designed all of the copper products and even made his own tools and dyes. Using large sheets of copper in various gauges, Gregori fashioned utilitarian but extremely beautiful items using hand tools and even a spinning lathe. Each object was hand-beaten and finished with an acid bath. Gregori developed a special bluing process that gave each piece a depth of colour, and then he hand-rubbed them with steel wool, creating either a solid copper finish or a satin finish. To ensure that the copper would retain its colour, it was lacquered with a gun sprayer and then baked for 40 minutes. At the height of Gregori Copper\'s business, it employed 25 people and garnered annual sales of half a million dollars. In 1968, the company was sold to Sunbell, and the copper works was eventually moved to Albuquerque, New Mexico, and continued to produce beaten copper products well into the 80s. P.R. Gregori and his wife moved to New Mexico but soon returned to California, where P.R. opened a dining establishment, Papa Pio\'s Italian Restaurant, in Dana Point. Sunbelt sold the company twenty years ago to a firm in Lemmon, South Dakota, that became Gregorian Inc. This company now produces giftware using various metals and resins, including delicate jewelry made with copper, but nothing like the classic Gregorian Copper pieces that the Gregori brothers made. The dish measures 9.6” (24.5cm) long by 5.9” (15cm) wide and weighs 200g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Vintage Hand Made Wooden Wall Plaque for the British Military Intelligence Corps 50th Anniversary 1977 Here on offer is one of three quality hand made vintage wooden wall plaques that I acquired, which relate to the British Military Intelligence Corps 50th Anniversary in 1977. This hand painted example has the Intelligence Corps badge set on a central shield with a large gold ‘V’ in the background and on a wooden ribbon below it the years: 1947 . 1967 . 1977 The reverse has a hole to allow it to be hung from a wall and the words: Made in Great Britain The plaque measures 6.9” (17.5cm) high and 5.9” (15cm) wide at the top. It weighs 230g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched.

Vintage Hand Made Wooden Wall Plaque for the British Military Intelligence Corps – Prince of Wales - Number 90 Half Company Here on offer is one of three quality hand made vintage wooden wall plaques that I acquired, which I believe relate to the British Military Intelligence Corps. This hand painted example has a raised shield with the Prince of Wales feathers, Fleur De Lis above two crossed rifles and the number ‘90’. Below the shield are the words: NUMBER 90 HALF COMPANY I have no idea what unit this refers too, but as all the shields came together, I can only assume it relates to the Intelligence Corps? If anybody knows its origins, any information would be gratefully received. The reverse has a hole to allow it to be hung from a wall and the words: Made in Great Britain The plaque measures 6.9” (17.5cm) high and 5.9” (15cm) wide at the top. It weighs 223g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched.

Vintage Hand Made Wooden Wall Plaque for the British Military Intelligence Corps, circa 1980 Here on offer is one of three quality hand made vintage wooden wall plaques that I acquired, which all I believe relate to the British Military Intelligence Corps, circa 1980. This hand painted example has the Intelligence Corps badge set on a central shield with the motto, on a wooden ribbon below it: Manui Dat Cognitio Vires (Knowledge gives strength to the arm) The reverse has a hole to allow it to be hung from a wall and the words: Made in Great Britain The plaque measures 6.6” (17cm) high and 5.9” (15cm) wide at the top. It weighs 180g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched.

Vintage Horse Head Puukko Knife with Ornate Leather and Brass Sheath made by Iisakki Järvenpää Oy of Kauhava, Finland Here on offer is an excellent example of a vintage horse head Puukko knife made by the famous Iisakki Järvenpää Incorporated Company of Kauhava, Finland. This is a decorative version of the traditional Finnish Puukko general-purpose belt knife. The Puukko is a Finnish knife and the name lends itself to the Finnish word “puukotta,” which means “to stab/knife.” The prefix, “puu” means “wood” in Finnish. The design of the Puukko is attributed to the indigenous Sami people, who created several knives to use for day to day tasks; the Puukko was the smaller option, used to skin fish or animals. Although historical records vary, the Puukko dates back about 1000 years. Both men and women carried (and carry) Puukkos, although the sizes change depending on the person, as the Puukko handle is meant to fit the hand size of the user. This early vintage example is a decorative version and has a gilt brass horse head pommel. The grip is made from multiple ring sections of birch bark that have been sanded smooth and finished in a clear lacquer. The large ferrule is also made from gilt brass and all the gilt fittings show some loss of gilt to the finish. The polished steel blade has a single curved cutting edge, a fuller on both surfaces, a solid hidden tang and a flat spine. It shows some signs of sharpening and greying to the finish on the blade that would probably polish up bright. On the front of the blade you can still just make out the etched makers’ name, which reads as: Iisakki Järvenpää Oy Made in Finland The ornate brown leather sheath shows some beautiful tooled work to the front of the leather. The decorative upper and lower metal fitting are made from gilt brass which shows signs of loss to the gilt. The reverse of the upper fitting also has a swivel loop fitted where a chain and belt hook would have been fitted to allow it to be worn. Iisakki Järvenpää (Isaac Riverhead in English) is known as one of the worlds most famous knife makers. He began his career at Kauhava Puukkotehdas in 1899. (Puukkotehdas translated means knife factory). The factory was founded in 1898 and made knives until 1939. He was employed as a production manager and worked at the factory up until 1904. Iisakki was born in Kauhava parish in 1859 and by the age of 20 had begun knife making. From the beginning, he used bark on the handle and after a few years 1881, he began to make his own blades. A year after that he and several others began to etch the blades with manufacturer’s name and place of manufacture, Kauhava, Finland. Iisakki Järvenpää Oy was purchased in June 2013 by three South Ostrobothnian entrepreneurs, Pekka Pollari, Jarkko Haukkala and Hannu Pennala. The aim was to develop and maintain Finnish knife manufacturing and crafts. The knife is an excellent example of an early vinatge horse head knife and would make a great addition to any vintage knife collection. The knife itself measures 7.75” (19.7cm) long and has a 3.9” (9.8cm) blade. It weighs 80g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thanks for taking the time to look.

Vintage Hourglass Egg Timer with Seashells Encased in clear Pink Lucite Here on offer is a vintage hourglass egg timer with seashells encased in clear pink Lucite. This was probably made back in the 1950’s when many where made in various colours but each one was with a unique design of shells. It is in excellent condition with just some minor surface scratches. It measures 3.25” (8.3cm) wide, 2.75” (7cm) high and 1.1” (2.7cm) thick. It weighs 180g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thanks for taking the time to look.

Vintage Italian MARES RAPALLO Divers Knife with Sheath and Strap Here on offer is a fine example of a vintage Italian MARES RAPALLO Divers Knife with its original sheath and strap. I think this example dates back to the 1970’s and the knife comes in excellent condition. The grip, crossguard and pommel are made as a one-piece hard black plastic handle, with a loop at the top so a lanyard can be attached. The double edged blade is made of a high quality stainless steel and is stamped with the details: PATENT INOX MADE IN ITALY The top edge has a serrated finish and there is a bottle opener slot, cut in the lower edge near the ricasso. The cutting edge shows some signs of light sharpening but is in excellent overall condition. The hard black plastic sheath is in great condition apart from a age slight split at the top where the ‘C’ shaped grip retainer clips over the handle. The retaining clip still works and holds the knife in place in the sheath. It also still has one of the long leg straps currently fitted to the bottom section. The blade measures 5.9” (15cm) and the knife itself is 11.25” (28.5cm) long. It weighs 300g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Vintage Javanese Solid Silver Miniature Kris Dagger Letter Opener with Engraved Blade and Horn Grip Here on offer is vintage Javanese solid silver miniature Kris dagger letter opener with engraved blade and horn grip. This is a fine example of this style of letter opener and is unusual in that it has a blond coloured carved horn grip and nicely engraved blade. There are no silver markings on the blade but it test positive for 800-grade silver. It measures 6.5” (16.5cm) long and weighs 25g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Vintage Large Glass Ashtray and Stand for the 4th/7th Royal Dragoon Guards Here on offer is a Vintage Large Glass Ashtray and Stand for the now disbanded 4th/7th Royal Dragoon Guards. The 4th/7th Royal Dragoon Guards was a cavalry regiment of the British Army formed in 1922 and served in WW2. However following the reduction of forces at the end of the Cold War and proposals contained in the Options for Change paper, the regiment was amalgamated with the 5th Royal Inniskilling Dragoon Guards, to form the new Royal Dragoon Guards in 1992. The large clear glass ashtray has a lovely serrated edge pattern and it fits snugly onto a black solid plastic base that has the raised image of the Royal Dragoon Guards emblem/badge in colour and the raised words, painted in gold below it: 4TH/7TH ROYAL DRAGOON GUARDS On the base it has the makers label: THERMOPLASTICS VLAARDINGEN (of Holland) This is a great display piece, that will make a great addition to any Royal Dragoon Guards collection. The glass ashtray measures 7” (17.8cm) diameter and weighs a heavy 935g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Vintage Miniature Kukri Knife and Scabbard with Carved Horn Grip Here on offer is a vintage miniature kukri knife and scabbard with a carved horn grip. I like genuine Kukri knives and this miniature is just a bit of fun, but it has actually been very well made. The scale of the miniature knife is “spot on” and it has an excellent polished steel blade and very well carved dark horn grip that mimics the genuine knife very well. The scabbard seems to have a wood base covered in a black leatherette material with a brass tip. Not only is this a great miniature, but also makes a great letter opener for any Kukri collector. The blade measures 3.75” (9cm) long and the knife is 6.1” (15.5cm) in total length. With the scabbard, it weighs 62g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Vintage Miniature Kukri Knife and Scabbard with Carved Wooden Grip Here on offer is a vintage miniature kukri knife and scabbard with a carved wooden grip. I like genuine Kukri knives and this miniature is just a bit of fun, but it has actually been very well made. The scale of the miniature knife is “spot on” and it has an excellent polished steel blade and very well carved solid wood grip that mimics the genuine knife very well. The scabbard seems to have a wood base covered in a black leatherette material with a brass tip. Not only is this a great miniature, but also makes a great letter opener for any Kukri collector. The blade measures 4” (10.2cm) long and the knife is 6.75” (17.2cm) in total length. With the scabbard, it weighs 72g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Vintage Miniature WW1 French SPAD Biplane in 925 Silver by Medusa Oro of Italy circa 1986 Here on offer is a fine sterling silver miniature of a WW1 French SPAD fighter bi-plane. It was made by the Italian company Medusa Oro and stamped on the underside of the planes tail, it has the Italian hallmarks \'925\', a star and ‘175 AR\' plus the maker’s name, \'MEDUSA ORO\'. In addition there are a full set of English import marks on the underside of the wing. They consist of: 925 for sterling silver, the symbol for London, date letter M for 1986 and the sponsor’s mark, DP for Douglas Pell, who is an English silversmith and retailer. The SPAD was a WW1 French biplane fighter aircraft that was also used by RFC & US Army Air Force. It is in excellent condition and the wheels and propeller still rotate! It measures 2.1” (5.3cm) by 1.8” (4.5cm) and weighs 21g of silver. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thanks for taking the time to look.

Vintage Mountain Knife by S. & S. HELLE of Holmedal, Norway with its Original Leather Sheath Here on offer is a vintage Norwegian knife by S. & S. HELLE, the world famous knife manufacturers from Holmedal in Norway. I believe this type was known as a Mountain Knife, which where made in several sizes. This is 7.75” knife is one of the smaller versions known as a “Woman’s knife”. The grip is made from compressed sections of dark leather rings with a smooth stag antler pommel fitted on the top with a brass strap-retaining nipple. The ferrule is also made from smooth stag antler and connects directly to the 3.75” steel blade. The single edged steel blade has the maker’s details stamped on one side, which read as: S. & S. HELLE HOLMEDAL NORGE The blade shows signs of sharpening to the blade cutting edge and now has an aged greying to the metal finish. The brown leather stitched sheath is in excellent condition and the shaped main body is embossed with the words: Fjellkniven (translates to The Mountain Knife) Norway and the image of a deer’s head and a mountain view. At the top it still retains the belt loop and keeper strap that fits over the brass nipple on the top of the pommel. The knife measures 7.75” (19.7cm) long and has a 3.75” (9.5cm) blade. It weighs 100g. HELLE still make fine knifes today, but these earlier collector’s vintage examples are becoming hard to find and are increasing in value. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Vintage National Small-Bore Rifle Association Medal - Metric League - Division 15 - 1957 Here on offer is a bronze and enamel, National Small-Bore Rifle Association medal for the metric league, division 15 dated 1957. The medal is in excellent condition and all the coloured enamelling remains to the images of the four national countries, England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales. The medal (without the ring) measures 1.5” (5.2cm) square and weighs 20g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Vintage National Small-Bore Rifle Association Medal - National League - Division 20 - 1964 Here on offer is a bronze and enamel, National Small-Bore Rifle Association medal for the national league, division 20 dated 1964. The medal is in excellent condition and all the coloured enamelling remains to the images of the three national countries of Great Britain, England, Scotland and Wales. The medal (without the ring) measures 1.5” (5.2cm) square and weighs 18g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Vintage Obsolete US Air Force Security Police (AFSP) Badge - Full Size - Badge No. G2872 Here on offer is a great example of a now obsolete full size, US Air Force Security Police (AFSP) Badge, with the Badge No. G2872. The heavy badge is in overall excellent condition and still retains its bright finish. It retains its long fixing pin on the reverse but has lost the locking section to the ‘C’ clasp, so it won’t stay closed. Here is some information relating to the AFSP. Operational between 1966 and 1997, the United States Air Force Security Police (AFSP) was one of four iterations of an organization that today is known as the United States Air Force Security Forces. It is tasked with the protection and defence of missions being executed by the Air Force, as well as Joint and Coalition forces. The AFSP’s origins date to 1943, when USAF luminary General Henry “Hap” Arnold created the Office of the Air Provost Marshal, who was tasked with providing U.S. Army Air Forces bases with law enforcement, internal policing and base defense. To that end, Air Provost Marshal General Allen Guillon established three organizations: Military Police (MP) Companies (Aviation), Guard Companies, and Air Base Security Battalions. Guard Companies, later renamed Guard Squadrons, performed policing duties and were responsible for internal guard duties at domestic air bases, while MP Companies performed those duties abroad. Air Base Security Battalions, on the other hand, were the Army Air Force’s equivalent of Infantry. Outfitted with a full array of small arms including mortars, machine guns, bazookas, and grenade launchers, as well armored assets such as self-propelled guns, half-tracks, and in some cases light tanks. Nearly 300 of these Battalions were originally planned, but Allied forces gained air superiority very quickly, and on the ground the Germans posed little threat to the air bases that were established in France and Europe. As a result, the Battalions that had been formed began to be dismantled as early as late 1943. Throughout the years, these organizations underwent several changes both in name and scope o duty. With the creation of the United States Air Force in 1948, the Military Police that had been serving in the Army Air Force were transferred to the new service and called Air Police. In 1966, the Air Police were renamed Security Police, and it was during the Vietnam War that they established some of the doctrines and tactics that are still in place today, including the use of sentry dogs (now known as Military Working Dogs, or MWDs). Another important event in the history of the AFSP came in 1982, when Combat Arms Training and Maintenance (CATM) was placed under the operational purview of Security Police. Fifteen years later, the Security Police became the Security Forces with AFSC 3P0X1and two shredouts, 3P0X1A and AFSCs 3P0X1B, devoted to MWDs and CATM. It badge measures 2.5” (6.4cm) by 1.6” (4cm) and weighs 36g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thanks for taking the time to look.

Vintage Obsolete US Air Force Security Police (AFSP) Badge - Miniature Size - Badge No. A45882 Here on offer is a great example of a now obsolete miniature size, US Air Force Security Police (AFSP) Badge, with the Badge No. A45882. This quality badge is in overall excellent condition and still retains its bright finish. It retains its fixing pin on the reverse and locking ‘C’ clasp. Here is some information relating to the AFSP. Operational between 1966 and 1997, the United States Air Force Security Police (AFSP) was one of four iterations of an organization that today is known as the United States Air Force Security Forces. It is tasked with the protection and defence of missions being executed by the Air Force, as well as Joint and Coalition forces. The AFSP’s origins date to 1943, when USAF luminary General Henry “Hap” Arnold created the Office of the Air Provost Marshal, who was tasked with providing U.S. Army Air Forces bases with law enforcement, internal policing and base defense. To that end, Air Provost Marshal General Allen Guillon established three organizations: Military Police (MP) Companies (Aviation), Guard Companies, and Air Base Security Battalions. Guard Companies, later renamed Guard Squadrons, performed policing duties and were responsible for internal guard duties at domestic air bases, while MP Companies performed those duties abroad. Air Base Security Battalions, on the other hand, were the Army Air Force’s equivalent of Infantry. Outfitted with a full array of small arms including mortars, machine guns, bazookas, and grenade launchers, as well armored assets such as self-propelled guns, half-tracks, and in some cases light tanks. Nearly 300 of these Battalions were originally planned, but Allied forces gained air superiority very quickly, and on the ground the Germans posed little threat to the air bases that were established in France and Europe. As a result, the Battalions that had been formed began to be dismantled as early as late 1943. Throughout the years, these organizations underwent several changes both in name and scope o duty. With the creation of the United States Air Force in 1948, the Military Police that had been serving in the Army Air Force were transferred to the new service and called Air Police. In 1966, the Air Police were renamed Security Police, and it was during the Vietnam War that they established some of the doctrines and tactics that are still in place today, including the use of sentry dogs (now known as Military Working Dogs, or MWDs). Another important event in the history of the AFSP came in 1982, when Combat Arms Training and Maintenance (CATM) was placed under the operational purview of Security Police. Fifteen years later, the Security Police became the Security Forces with AFSC 3P0X1and two shredouts, 3P0X1A and AFSCs 3P0X1B, devoted to MWDs and CATM. It badge measures 1.7” (4.3cm) by 1” (2.5cm) and weighs 17g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thanks for taking the time to look.

Vintage Orange Marbled Effect Cigarette Holder, Ashtray and Lighter in the form of a Street Food/Ice Cream Cart by BAIER of Germany Here on offer is a rare example of vintage orange marbled effect cigarette holder, ashtray and lighter in the form of a street food/ice cream cart from the 1950’s. This is a BAIER Ges-Gesch, German made smoking trolley/cart featuring storage for 20 cigarettes (10 each side), petrol lighter and an ashtray. The paint finish is orange faux marble, with a silver top and sides and trimmed out in chrome. There are some signs of paint chips, mainly to the top edges. On the base it is stamped with A142 G on the frame. There is also a sliding Bakelite sheet that can be removed to empty the ashtray and access the screws for the lighter. This sheet is marked with the maker BAIER, Ges-Gesch, meaning patented or registered and MADE IN GERMANY. Each side opens with a metal knob to reveal the 2 x 10 cigarette storage areas. The top flips open to reveal the ashtray and cigarette rest. There is a push button on one side that activates the petrol lighter, that still works, but is empty of fuel and the flint to meet shipping rules. It has rubber swivel tires on the base, reminiscent of an ice cream cart, which have some flat surfaces where I guess it has been stored with something heavy on top of it? It measures 5.2” (13cm) wide by 3.8” (10cm) high and 3” (7.5cm) deep. It weighs a heavy 660g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Vintage PERKIN Special Edition Damascus Collector\'s Hunting Knife with Leather Sheath Here on offer is a beautiful vintage PERKIN special edition handmade Damascus Collector's hunting knife with polished natural bone grips, that are held in place with mosaic metal pins. This fixed blade hunting knife has a heavy Damascus steel “rose pattern” single edged blade with full tang. I believe this Damascus blade is made from over 300 layers of folded steel and it has the name PERKIN deeply stamped into the front of the blade. It also comes with its original heavy-duty patterned brown leather sheath, which has a belt loop on the back. I have owned this knife since new and it is in original mint unused condition. A great chance to add a truly top quality PERKIN knife to your collection. The knife blade is 4.1” (10.5cm) long the whole knife measures 8.1” (20.5cm). It weighs a heavy 280g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Vintage Pictorial Hallmarked Silver Award Fob (1930) for Plymouth & Devon United Churches – Evening Cricket League Winners 1939 Here on offer is an English hallmarked silver award fob (1930) for Plymouth & Devon United Churches – Evening Cricket League Winners 1939. The Plymouth & Devon United Churches League was popular during the 1930\'s and then became the \"Plymouth & West Devon Football League.\" It survives to this day. The fob is in excellent condition with just some light scratches to the finish. The front depicts an image of a lighthouse with a sailing ship in the background and around the edge in raised lettering are the words: P & D UNITED CHURCHES LEAGUE The Plymouth & Devon (P & D) United Churches League was popular during the 1930\'s and then became the \"Plymouth & West Devon Football League.\" It survives to this day. The reverse is beautifully engraved with the award details: EVENING CRIKET LEAGUE WINNERS 1939 There are also a clear set of English silver hallmarks, the Lion Passant for English silver (925), an anchor for the assay office of Birmingham and the date letter “F” for the year 1930. It also shows the makers mark, “W.W&S” which I can’t find any reference to? It is also stamped with retailer\'s details; F DAVIES & SON (Possibly R F DAVIES & SON) PLYMOUTH Attached to the top is a suspension loop and ring that is also stamped with the Lion Passant for English silver (925). The fob measures 1.3” (3.4cm) long including the ring and 1” (2.6cm) diameter. It weighs 8.5g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thank you for taking the time to look.

Vintage Presentation Kris - Fleet Clearance Diving Team at H.M.S. TERROR by Royal Malaysian Navy c1960 Here on offer is an interesting vintage presentation Kris or Keris that appears to have been awarded to the Fleet Clearance Diving Team (F.C.D.T.) at H.M.S. TERROR, Singapore, by the Royal Malaysian Navy (R.M.N.) circa 1960. On the front of the wooden sheath is a small oval metal plaque, stamped with: R.M.N. F.C.D.T. TERROR In 1959 it was decided that the Hong Kong Clearance Diving Team should be moved down to the Sembawang Naval Base in Singapore to join forces with the B&MD team and set up the Fleet Diving Centre in HMS Terror, Singapore. Facilities were installed ashore for the team and the school was provided with the diving tank brought down from Hong Kong and an old battle practice target to act both as a diving platform for the trainee divers and a jetty for the various craft the teams had acquired. The hilt of a Kris is carved from a light wood and is most probably a \'jawa demam\' type of hilt. It is shaped like a person/deity in squatting position, as if it was shivering with cold. \'demam\' means fever in bahasa. The hilt ferrule/cup is made from polished brass. Kris swords are noted for their wavy blades, the sinuous curves of the wavy-bladed Kris are made in the likeness of fire, a serpent or roiling ocean waves and which one it is depends on the intention of its bladesmith. This Kris has a wavy 9.25” blade, made from different iron ores and often possibly contains nickel. A bladesmith, or Empu, makes the blade in layers of different metal. In a high-quality Kris, the metal of the blade has been folded dozens or even hundreds of times and handled with the utmost precision. The different metals used to forge the blade gives the Kris its distinctive \"watered\" appearance. This is called pamor and is similar in concept to Damascus patterning on Indo-Persian blades and \"hada\" on Japanese blades. Blades are acid-etched after forging to bring out the contrasting patterns formed by the various metals used in the Kris. The blade on this example shows a “watering” pattern to the finish. Krises are traditionally made without any date stampings or engravings of the makers\' name. The sheath is in excellent condition and is probably made from different types of sandalwood with a plain polished finish. The measures 9.25” (23.5cm) long and the whole Kris knife is 12.5” (31.7cm) long and weighs 205g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Vintage Pruning Knife with Oak Grips by Joseph Rodgers Sheffield England circa 1960 Here on offer is a vintage pruning knife with oak grips by the English maker, Joseph Rodgers, Sheffield, England circa 1960. The grip is made up from two dark coloured oak slabs, which appear to stuck in place as there is no sign of any pins which is slightly unusual? The slightly curved blade has the maker’s trademark and name stamped on one side of the ricasso, which is now very faint and hard to read; JOSEPH RODGERS • + On the ither side its si stamped: SHEFFIELD ENGLAND The blade now has an overall aged greying to the finish and some light pitting. There is a slight rounding to the tip. It is in excellent working order with firm full stop, when opened. There is no wobble when the blade is fully open. The blade measures 2.5” (6.3cm) long and the knife is 6” (15.2cm) long when open and weighs 56g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Vintage Pussers Rum - Royal Navy Copper 1/2 Gill Rum Measure - H.M.S. WARRIOR 1860 Here on offer is a vintage Pussers Rum - Royal Navy copper 1/2 gill rum measure - H.M.S. WARRIOR 1860 This is an authentic replica of a tin lined copper Royal Navy 1/2 gill rum measure, that was made by Pussers Rum as part of a series of replicas with various ships names, back in the 1960’s I believe. The 1/2 gill measure represents a full daily “tot” of rum as issued on H.M. ships from 1655 until 1970. The front of the fine example is stamped with: GI½LL HMS WARRIOR 1860 On the base it has the Pussers Rum makers mark within an oval, with an R in a circle for registered. The measure is in excellent condition with no damage and has a polished finish. It measures 2” (5cm) high and 2” (5cm) diameter at the top. It weighs 72g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Vintage RAF Chrome Plated Wishbone & Wings Sweetheart Brooch c1950 Here on offer is an excellent example of an RAF sweetheart brooch in which consists of a detailed RAF Crown and Wings emblem, set on a chrome plated wishbone. I think these where made just after the end of WW2, circa 1950. There isn’t a maker’s mark on this piece but it is very similar to the propeller brooches made by F.W.C & S Ltd. It retains its original long pin and “C” clasp on the reverse. The condition is excellent with no plating loss. The brooch is 1.5” (3.9cm) wide and weighs 4.2g. It would make a great addition to any vintage/WW2 jewellery collection. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thank you for taking the time to look.

Vintage RAF Fighter Command Winners Gilt Brass Plaque - Open Power Duration Event 1955 Here on offer is a very fine example of a gilt brass metal winners plaque, awarded by RAF Fighter Command to the winner of the Open Power Event in 1955. The ornate metal plaque has been mounted on a black early plastic or possibly Bakelite mount that has a hinged stand on the back, so it can be displayed in a cabinet or on a desk. The plaque depicts an early monoplane in flight in the centre below a very finely detailed image of a RAF Fighter Command cap badge. It has been professionally engraved engraved with the event details: OPEN POWER DURATION EVENT 1955 On the reverse of the black mount are the famous military award maker’s details in white lettering: F. PHILLIPS SILVERSMITH ALDERSHOT The same wording is printed on the lid of its original tissue lined cardboard shipping box in which it is contained. The plaque is in just mint condition and looks to have been protected in its cardboard box for many years. The mount measures 3.9” (9.7cm) by 3” (7.6cm) and it weighs 105g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Vintage RAF Small Arms Association Gilt Medal for 1st Place in Long Range Shooting Championship SR (b) Class 1962 Here on offer is a vintage Royal Air Force (RAF) Small Arms Association, large gilt medal for achieving 1st Place in the Long Range Shooting Championship for the SR (b) Class in 1962. My understanding of the definition of the class SR (b) is as defined below: Pre 1955 Service Rifle Classes SR (a) – Service Rifle Class A A service rifle as issued by any government and used without any unauthorised alterations or additions. Sling: an as issued sling. Gloves: no padded shooting gloves are allowed Back sight: a back sight as issued must be used. The wind-gauge if any must be set centrally. Foresight: a blade foresight, which may be undercut. Wind: must be allowed for by aiming off. Sights: may be blackened, but nothing maybe affixed for shading of them. Trigger pull: minimum of 5lbs. SR (b) – Service Rifle Class B Any rifle as defined for SR (a) except that:- (a) The sling may be used as an aid for steadying the rifle. The sling must be attached to the rifle at no more than two points; it must not exceed 2 inches in width or ¼ inch in thickness. The sling may be placed round one arm and/or wrist but not round any other part of the body. (b) The wind-gauge if any may be adjusted and used. (c) An additional aperture back sight may be affixed and used. (d) No padded shooting gloves are allowed The medal itself is in excellent condition with just some slight wear to the bright gilt finish along the right hand edge. It measures 1.75” (4.4cm) diameter and weighs 46.3g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thanks for taking the time to look.

Vintage Rank Taylor-Hobson Micro Alignment Telescope 112/537-734 \"N\" Here on offer is a vintage Rank Taylor-Hobson Micro Alignment Telescope 112/536-734 “N”. My understanding is that a micro alignment telescope focuses from zero to infinity and incorporates an optical micrometer to measure deviations from an optical line of sight in two directions at right angles to each other. These are used for precision measurements in the aircraft, defence, shipbuilding and electro-optical metrology in the submarine industries. Given the shade of the light grey paint, I think this may have been used by the Royal Navy back in the late 1970’s, early 1980’s. It is in great condition with clear optics and it adjusts and focuses perfectly. There is just a tiny fleck of “fluff” inside the edge of the eyepiece lens and also a couple of small chips to the outer black rim. The main chrome barrel shows some very light overall scratching where it has been inserted and removed from a mounting/support rig. There is still its original “Rank Taylor – Hobson” trademark label attached. It measures approximately 17.5” (44.5cm) long and the telescope barrel is 2.25” (5.7cm) diameter. It weighs a very heavy 4.5Kg. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Vintage Regwell Control Desk Thermometer - Horse Stirrup Here on offer is a vintage Regwell Control desk thermometer, in the form of a horse stirrup ornament. It is in excellent condition and full working order. The dial is printed with the maker’s name, MADE IN ENGLAND, REGWELL CONTROL and the temperature scale is in Fahrenheit, ranging from -20 to 120. The thermometer itself has been set into a leather flap that hangs from the top edge of a miniature model of a chrome plated horse stirrup. There is a makers name “SILTOY or GILTOY” on the base of the stirrup. It measures 2.3” (57.8cm) high and weighs 62g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Vintage Reproduction German Naval Divers Knife c1960 Here on offer is a vintage reproduction German Naval diver’s knife, circa 1960. Personally, I would class this knife as more of a “fantasy” knife than a reproduction, albeit it is well made in the style of a German diver’s knife. The blued steel knife has a shaped ribbed dark wooden handle with the blade tang running through it. The fullered single edged blade is tapered to a very sharp point (useless as a diver knife!). One side is stamped with RZM M7/72 and the other side BB (or 88) HS662. The RZM M7/72 is known to have been used on reproduction items back in the 1960’s. BB HS662 seems to have no known relevance at all. The knife screws into a metal tube scabbard that is made of blued steel not brass like the originals. As a reproduction knife it is well made and is actually quite an impressive weapon! It is in excellent condition. The blade measures 8.25” (21cm) long and the knife is 14” (35.5cm) long. It weighs a heavy 640g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thank you for taking the time to look.

Vintage Royal Agricultural Society of England – Governors Lady’s Badge and Membership Badge set with Case Here on offer is a Royal Agricultural Society of England - Governors Lady’s Badge and Membership Badge set with the original case. The Royal Agricultural Society of England (RASE) was founded in 1838 as the English Agricultural Society to “encourage and promote technical innovation and communicate practical knowledge of value to farmers”. The RASE were granted a Royal Charter in 1840 and in 1845 founded the Royal Agricultural College. In 1973, they also established the Rare Breeds Survival Trust. The RASE held their first Royal Show in 1839 and thereafter annually until these were discontinued in 2009. Today, the RASE operate as a UK Registered Charity whose core roles are in the transfer of agricultural scientific knowledge, technology and best practise to the farming industry and rural communities. This is the only set on both badges that I have ever come across. The Governors Lady’s Badge is in the from of a bar brooch and seems to be made from a gilt metal inset with white, blue and red enamel. It has a Kings crown set above the initials RASE and the raised words: GOVERNORS LADY’S BADGE The membership badge seems to be made from a gilt metal with a dark blue enamel centre. On the front in the centre are the initials RASE and it is surrounded by the raised letters: PRACTICE WITH SCIENCE At the top is the pierced image of the Kings Crown. On the reverse it has the brooch pin type fixing with “C” clasp. The case has a brown and black patterned leatherette covering and is stamped on the top with the RASE details and the word BADGE in gold. The interior is ivory silk and blue velvet and inside the lid it has printed the maker’s details: Coventry Silvercraft, Ltd This example is in mint condition and looks to me as if it has never been worn, just kept in its case. The Governors Lady’s Badge is 1.75 wide and weighs 5g. The membership badge measures 1.5” (3.8cm) long and weighs 8.3g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thank you for taking the time to look.

Vintage Royal Dutch Air Force Dagger with Hangers by Carl Eickhorn Solingen c1960 Here on offer is an excellent example of Royal Dutch Air Force dagger with hangers made by Carl Eickhorn, Solingen, circa 1960. All the dagger and scabbard fittings have a bright gilt finish to the metal parts. The beautifully cast open pommel is in the shape of the Dutch Royal Crown. The grip is made of a hard polished black plastic and is ribbed with a double twisted brass wire winding. There is a hairline crack to the reverse of the grip that runs vertically from the top, about two thirds of the length of the grip. This was most likely caused by over tightening the pommel at some point and I have slightly slackened the pommel off to ensure it does not go any further along the grip. The crossguard in the shape of a flying eagle and has the scabbard release button on the reverse. It still retains its original white felt scabbard washer. The 9.75” (24.8cm) double-edged nickel-plated blade is in mint condition and has the German maker's name and trademark: CARL EICKHORN-SOLINGEN and a sitting squirrel stamped on the ricasso. The black leather scabbard with has smooth gilt fittings that are held in place with large staples on the reverse. It retains its two hanging rings. It comes with a mint set of black patent leather adjustable hanging straps that have gilt metal fittings. I believe these were made in a very limited numbers back in the early 1960’s. The dagger is in truly excellent condition just with very minor rubbing to the plating on the wings of the eagle and a hairline crack to the reverse of the grip. The dagger in the scabbard measures a total of 16.8” (42.8cm) long and weighs 450g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Vintage Royal Marines Championships Gilt Bronze Medallion Here on offer is a vintage Royal Marines Championships gilt bronze medallion. The front depicts the image the cap badge of the Royal Marines with the words: ROYAL MARINES CHAMPIONSHIPS On the reverse it has the image of a tied ribbon at the bottom and laurel leaves rising around the inner edges. The centre is still blank with no dedication, indicating that this example was not actually awarded, or if it was, never got engraved? The gilt finish has a lot of light scratched to the finish on both sides and actually looks worse in the photos than in the “flesh”, so to speak. The medallion measures 1.75” (4.4cm) diameter and weighs 33g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Vintage Scottish Sgian Dubh with Hand Carved Wooden Grip and Polished Brass Fittings Here on offer is a great example of a vintage Scottish Sgian Dubh with hand carved wooden grip and polished brass fittings. The hilt has a beautiful hand carved wood grip with an interlaced design that is topped with a brass pommel and at the base of the hilt is a plain brass ferrule. The short polished stainless-steel blade has small “blood” groves on both sides and a faceted top edge along half its length. It is in mint condition. The brown leather-covered scabbard has polished brass fittings and is in great condition. The blade fits very snuggly into the scabbard and needs to be pushed all the way it to fit properly. The sgian-dubh is a small, single-edged knife (Gaelic sgian) worn as part of traditional Scottish Highland Dress along with the Kilt. Originally used for eating and preparing fruit, meat, and cutting bread and cheese - as well as serving for other more general day to day uses such as cutting material and protection, it is now worn as part of traditional Scottish dress tucked into the top of the kilt hose with only the upper portion of the hilt visible. The knife in the scabbard measures 7.9” (20cm) long with the blade measuring 3.5” (9cm). With the scabbard it weighs 43g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Vintage Scout Knife by Wade & Butcher with Leather Sheath by John Leckie & Co. c1930 Here on offer is great example of a vintage scout knife, made by the famous razor and knife manufacturer, Wade & Butcher, of Sheffield, England, circa 1930. It comes with its original brown leather sheath that was made by John Leckie & Co. The grip is in excellent condition are is made up of stacked leather sections along with brown and red Bakelite, that are separated by brass rings. These are all held firmly in place by a smooth polished aluminium pommel. The 4” clip point Bowie blade is made from high quality Sheffield steel and has a part blood grove on both sides and a serrated top edge. The ricasso is stamped on one side with: WADE & BUTCHER SHEFFIELD ENGLAND and on the other side it has the maker’s mark, being the Maltase cross, long arrow and letter “B” in a circle. The blade shows some signs of light pitting and has clearly been sharpened during its life. It retains a good cutting edge and has scratches to the blade surface. The knife fits snuggly into its stitched and riveted, brown leather sheath. It has belt loop slots at the top and still retains its press stud fastening strap. Please note that the strap is intact, but now has cracks the the leather finish and is quite fragile, so please be careful when undoing the stud, that the strap doesn\'t break apart. It has age usage marks and scratches to its finish and someone has scrapped the front section at some point in time, to remove a name or image? On the back is an impressive trade mark stamp that depicts a boy scout standing on a rock set in an oval, with the words BOY SCOUTS BE PREPARDED. Below this is the maker’s name that you can just make out to be LECKIE & Co. John Leckie & Company are famous for making saddles and leather goods at their London Saddlery Works in Goodall Street, Walsall, West Midlands. This is a great example of a rare vintage English scout knife. that is so tactile to hold. The blade measures 4” (10.2cm) and the knife itself 8.25” (21cm) long. With the sheath it weighs 215g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Vintage Semi-Folding Blade Hunting Knife Here on offer is a nice example of a vintage semi-folding knife that I acquired on a trip to the beautiful island of Tenerife, back in the 1980’s. Like all this type of knife, the length of the blade significantly exceeds the length of its handle. When it is folded, it is still ready for use and looks like a normal medium-sized knife, but in fully open position it looks like a dagger. To actually open the blade you need to use two hands and it is fixed by a spring latch in the closed or unfolded position. The knives of this type are called \"folding blade hunting knife\", or jaeger knife. In German they are called Verlängerungsmesser (\"extended knife\", \"knife with elongation\") or Saufaenger (\"pig sticking knife\" is a knife for finishing off a wild boar or a wounded game). This type has two wooden slabs with finger groves, that make the grip. The bolster and latch are made from brass and it has a long stainless steel clip pointed blade, with etching on the blade that reads: MR TENERIFE Clip pointed, sharpened on one side and reinforced with the fuller. The knife is in mint unused condition and still retains its razor sharp blade. It didn’t come with a sheath. The blade measures 5” (12.6cm) long and the knife when opened is 10.25” (26cm) in total length. It weighs 165g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Vintage Solid Brass Kukri Letter Opener Here on offer is a fine example of a small vintage solid brass Kukri letter opener. This was probably made as a souvenir piece in Asia, possibly Burma and is to a high standard than I have seen before. It is in excellent condition, with just some small staining marks to the reverse, which would polish out. It measures 5.75” (14.6cm) long and weighs 36g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Vintage Soviet Space Souvenir Desk Globe - First Man in Space - Yuri Gagarin - 12th April 1961 Here on offer is a vintage soviet space souvenir made to celebrate the Russian, Yuri Gagarin being the first man in space on 12th April 1961. It consists of a bright chrome plated metal globe with the outlines of the world’s continents and CCCP stamped on the Russian territory. A steel wire then comes out of a “star” stamped on Russia where the launch site was and loops around the top of the globe with a Vostok rocket on the tip. The globe is mounted on a circular cream coloured plastic base that has the date: 12 APRIL 1961 in Russian in raised letters on it. On April 12, 1961, aboard the spacecraft Vostok 1, Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Alekseyevich Gagarin becomes the first human being to travel into space. During the flight, the 27-year-old test pilot and industrial technician also became the first man to orbit the planet, a feat accomplished by his space capsule in 89 minutes. Vostok 1 orbited Earth at a maximum altitude of 187 miles and was guided entirely by an automatic control system. The only statement attributed to Gagarin during his one hour and 48 minutes in space was, “Flight is proceeding normally; I am well.” The globe is in excellent condition with no damage and just the slightest light rust marks to the metal loop. It measures 2.75” (7cm) high by 2.3” (5.8cm) diameter at the base. It weighs 48g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Vintage Spear Pointed Hunting Knife with Leather Sheath by IMCO Solingen Germany Here on offer is a stunning example of a spear pointed hunting dagger with stag horn grips, by IMCO Solingen, Germany. The hilt is made from solid cast and polished aluminium, which has two lovely slabs of stag horn, inlaid and pinned into the grip. The crossguard has hand finished acorn shaped points. The long spear pointed blade retains all of its mirror finish and has a very sharp double cutting edge. It has the makers name and details on the blade: IMCO SOLINGEN GERMANY 34 The brown leather scabbard has a ribbed metal tip, a belt loop and retaining strap and press catch at the top. The knife is in excellent/mint unused condition and is just a beautifully balanced knife to hold. The blade measures 6” (15.3cm) long and the knife is 10.25” (26.2cm) in total length. Inserted in the scabbard it measures 11” (28cm) long It weighs 175g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched.

Vintage Sport Related French Twin Bladed Penknife Depicting a Tennis Player and a Boxer circa 1930 Here on offer is an unusual vintage sport related French twin bladed penknife, depicting a tennis player and a boxer, I believe from the 1930’s. The grip plates are made from solid brass and have the pressed images, on one side a tennis player and on the other a boxer, both look to be dressed in sports kit from the 1930’s. There is also the French word DEPOSE in raised lettering on both sides, which translates to “trademark” in English. The penknife has two folding blades, one at each end that are in great condition with just some light age staining to the steel finish. The long blade has the image of an adjustable spanner on one side, which I assume is the French maker’s logo? As yet I can’t find any reference to this maker? Both blades are still stiff to open and still lock in place securely. The longer blade measures 2” (5.2cm) and the shorter blade is 1.4” (3.5cm). With both blades open the whole penknife measures 6.25” (15.9cm) long. It weighs 30g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Vintage Stuart Surridge - 1977 Australia Touring Team Miniature Cricket Bat Autographed Here on offer is a vintage Stuart Surridge - 1977 Australia touring team, miniature cricket bat. This bat has the 1977 team’s signatures (a facsimile set) on the front and nine hand written genuine signatures on the back. The bat is in great condition with just a couple of edge knicks. It measures 16.9” (43cm) long and weighs 160g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Vintage The Royal Engineers Association Members Lapel Badge Here on offer is a vintage The Royal Engineers Association member’s gilt and enamel lapel badge. The badge is in mint condition and retains all its original gilt and enamel detailing on the front. On the back it retains its pin and “C” clasp and has the details: LONDON BADGE 0933 650801 It measures 0.9” (2.3cm) high and weighs 3.6g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Vintage Toy Luger Shaped Cork Firing Plastic Gun circa 1950 Here is a vintage toy Luger shaped cork firing plastic gun, circa 1950. The toy gun is spring operated, and cocked by pulling back the plunger mechanism at the rear of the gun. A small cork or pellet (not provided) can then be inserted into the top of the barrel and fired out by pulling the trigger. I have not fired the gun with a cork, but it cocks and fires with a strong spring action. The main body is made from a hard black plastic in the shape of a German Luger pistol. I can’t find another example like it in any reference material I have and the only lettering on it is: MADE IN GT. BRITAIN It is in great condition, no splits or cracks, just the very tip of the barrel gun sight has chipped off. It measures 6.25” (16cm) long and weighs 53g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Vintage Toy Luger Shaped Cork Firing Plastic Gun circa 1950 Here is a vintage toy Luger shaped cork firing plastic gun, circa 1950. The toy gun is spring operated, and cocked by pulling back the plunger mechanism at the rear of the gun. A small cork or pellet (not provided) can then be inserted into the top of the barrel and fired out by pulling the trigger. I have not fired the gun with a cork, but it cocks and fires with a strong spring action. The main body is made from a hard black plastic in the shape of a German Luger pistol. I can’t find another example like it in any reference material I have and the only lettering on it is: MADE IN GT. BRITAIN It is in excellent condition, no splits or cracks, just light age related surface wear. It measures 6.25” (16cm) long and weighs 50g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Vintage UK Police Woman’s Short Truncheon circa 1970 Here on offer is what I am told is an original 1970\'s UK Police Woman\'s Short Truncheon. It has been made from what I think is a strong hickory wood and it is in excellent/near mint undamaged condition. It still retains a thick leather hand strap that is held in place by two rivets through the leather. These smaller truncheons are actually hard to come by in such good condition and this one was possibly supplied by ‘Hiatt’, a main supplier of equipment to the UK Police Force. It measures 10” (25.4cm) long, by 1.5” (3.8cm) diameter at the wide end. It weighs a heavy 175g. I can only find one other example for comparison, in hickory wood at ‘Below Stairs of Hungerford’. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Vintage William Rodgers \"I CUT MY WAY\" Hunting Knife with Horn Grip with Shield Here on offer is a used vintage hunting knife by William Rodgers with horn grip. The knife has a bright plated finish to its metal fittings, pommel etc, that show some loss of plating. It has a single edged bowie shaped steel blade that still holds a sharp cutting edge. There are signs of light pitting on both sides of the flat blade surfaces. The maker’s details are stamped on the ricasso, on one side: WILLIAM RODGERS I CUT MY WAY On the other side: SHEFFIELD ENGLAND The crossguard would originally have had a hooked quillion, but this has been removed at some point in its life, to make it a more practical knife. The grip is made up from two beautiful slabs of genuine horn, that are held in place on a central flat blade tang by two hand made steel pins. On the reverse horn slab has a couple of chips to the edge, just near the top. The front slab has been inset with an elongated plated metal shield cartouche, that is still blank. It would have originally had a leather sheath but that is no longer with the knife. The blade measures 5” (12.6cm) long and the knife is 9” (22.9cm) in total length. With the scabbard, it weighs 195g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Vintage Wooden Plaque for St DUNSTAN’S the Hostel for Blinded Soldier’s and Sailor’s Here on offer is a vintage shield plaque for "St DUNSTAN’S the hostel for blinded soldiers and sailors. The hand painted shield shaped St DUNSTAN’s crest has been mounted on to a larger shield shaped wooden plaque that looks to have been cut from a light mahogany wood. The crest is in excellent condition and retains all its original paint, just some age crazing to the paint finish. On the back is a recessed plastic hanging hole that can be used to hang it on a wall. Some history about St DUNSTAN’s: In 1914 St. Dunstan’s Hostel for Blind Soldiers and Sailors was founded by Sir Arthur Pearson, author of Victory Over Blindness. A year later it moved to a property in Regent’s Park. The idea was to provide a hostel where ex-servicemen would go after they had received hospital treatment to ‘learn to be blind’. The legacy of the war meant that in 1921 men were still waiting to be accommodated, with 57 men awaiting admission. By 1929 there were still two thousand men in their care. The intake included 103 colonial ex-servicemen who were trained during their time at St Dunstan’s. The emphasis of the organisation was training, which often involved varying forms of technology that enabled the men to utilise their skills. This included adapted typewriters and telephones, with standardised assessments to encourage employment. St Dunstan’s often found itself in the papers and, as a more understood form of ‘disability’, attracted public sympathy. There are many reasons soldiers, and indeed civilians, lost their sight during the war. Some injuries were more immediate, such as shrapnel wounds, and others could be diagnosed long after the conflict, with blindness caused by mustard gas being reported 20 years after WW1 ended. This is a really impressive crest plaque and makes a great display item. The wooden frame measures 7.25” (18.5cm) by 5.9” (15cm). It weighs 280g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Vintage “Bend to Cock” Double-Barrelled Cork Firing Toy Shotgun – Made in Japan Here on offer is a great vintage “bend to cock” double-barrelled cork firing Toy Shotgun, from the 1950’s or 60’s. The main body of the gun is made from pressed metal that has some a raised scroll work design on the sides. The metal has been painted black at some point in its life and shows some light corrosion under the paint. The stock is made from a hard brown plastic that has a wooden grain finish and knurled sides, to make it look like a wooden stock. The “bend to cock” mechanism still works but is showing signs of wear to the metal loops that the spring pins pull against. Both barrels fire, by pulling the single trigger, one fires before the other, just like a real shotgun. There are no “corks with string” supplied with the gun and it is sold really as a toy collector’s piece ideally for display only as the mechanism is fragile. It a great nostalgic toy that reminds me of my youth, when cork and pellet firing toy guns where all the rage! I can’t find a makers name on the gun, but does look very similar to a VICTOR RIFLE 201 toy gun. It does have MADE IN JAPAN stamped on the trigger guard. It measures 21” (53.3cm) long and weighs 230g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Vintage “Cashs of Coventry” Miniature Woven Silk Framed Picture of an 1850 Royal Horse Guards Officer Here on offer is a vintage “Cashs of Coventry” miniature woven silk framed picture of an 1850 mounted Royal Horse Guards Officer. The picture is made entirely from woven silk threads and will fade if exposed to direct sunlight or excess humidity. This fine glazed and framed example is in excellent original condition and retains all its bright colouring. It has the maker’s details on the back and a metal loop, so it is ready to hang on a wall. The frame measures 11.25” (28.6cm) by 13” (33cm) and the silk miniature painting is 3.4” (8.6cm) by 5” (12.7cm). It weighs 850g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Many thanks for taking the time to look.

Vintage “Type 3” GEM Guild of Experienced Motorists Car Badge for 50 Years of Unblemished Driving Here on offer is vintage “Type 3” GEM car badge that were issued during the 1990s to members with a 50-year untarnished driving record by the Guild of Experienced Motorists. The heavy chrome plated brass badge was manufactured by Thomas FATTORINI (as shown on the reverse) in the U.K. The badge is in excellent condition and doesn’t look like it has ever been used. The two fitting screws/bolts are now missing but can be easily replaced. The car badge measures 3.25” (8.2cm) by 2.9” (7.5cm) and it weighs 113g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Wall Hanging Circular Display of Antique and Vintage Dip Pen Nibs Here on offer is a fine wall hanging circular display of approximately 120 antique and vintage dip pen nibs, of various styles, such as: Pond Writer, School, Review, Bank, Renown, Ruling, Five Line Pulling, Triple Ruling and Relief. Some of these nibs are rare and unusual in their design. There are various makers, C. Brandauer & Co. Esterbrook, M. Myer & Son Ltd, Hinks Wells & Co., Seymour’s and Josiah Mason. The metal nibs have been set in a circular pattern within a glass fronted wooden frame, with a green felt back, Some of the nibs around the edge show signs of oxidisation which I am sure will clean off if you can get inside the frame. There is a brass hanging loop on the top, making it easy to hang on a wall. It measures 8.5” (21cm) diameter and is 1” (2.5cm) deep. It weighs 375g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thank you for taking the time to look.

Webley Mark 2 Sports Starting Pistol with .32 & .22 Blank Calibre 6 Round Magazines and Original Box c1950 Here on offer is a vintage boxed Webley Mark 2 sports starting pistol complete with .32 and .22 blank calibre, six round magazines and its original box. This vintage Mark 2 Starting Pistol was made by Webley & Scott Ltd, Birmingham, England in the early 1950’s. This is a larger pistol compared to the MK1, that can fire both .32 & .22 Blanks. The blanks are loaded into the top of the magazine and inserted into the front of the pistol. Both magazines can hold 6 blanks and the magazine exits from the back after the 6th shot. The Webley MK2 introduced a ‘shot count’ which can be observed by looking through the hole on the left side of the pistol, where you can see a number between 1 and 6. On the left side of the pistol, it is stamped with: SPORTS STARTING PISTOL MARK 2 CAL .32/.22 MADE IN ENGLAND The pistol is made of blued steel and features white semi-chequered Bakelite grips, with WEBLEY in raised letters set into them. The metalwork on this example is excellent condition with only minor use related marks. The only damage I can see is a small section of the white grip missing near the trigger, as can be seen in my photos. It comes with its original Webley labelled box which has some age related storage marks, but is still solid. The instruction leaflet is now missing, but examples can be found for reference online. It also comes with a small tin of 0.22 blank cartridges, with some contents. The starting pistol produces a loud report and smoke when fired, creating a distinct signal for the commencement of races or other events. The reliability and loudness of the report made the Webley a preferred choice for many race officials and competitors. Although the Webley is primarily associated with sporting events, it also found its way into theatrical performances and historical re-enactments. It’s realistic appearance and sound effects allowed it to effectively simulate the firing of a real firearm without the danger of live ammunition. Please Note: as a top venting blank firer no licence is required to own this item in the UK. The pistol measures 5” (12.7cm) long and with the box and contents, weighs 700g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. PLEASE NOTE: Due to International shipping regulations, this item can ONLY be shipped within the UK and proof of age over 18 years will be required.

WEBLEY Mark III Starting Pistol with Original Box c1950 Here on offer is an excellent vintage WEBLEY Mark III starting pistol with its original box, circa 1950. This great example is in excellent condition, with its original box, plus a photocopy of the original printed instructions. The Webley Mark III Starting Pistol is a highly regarded firearm that has earned a reputation for its quality craftsmanship and reliable performance. Manufactured by the esteemed British company Webley & Scott, the Mark III holds a special place among starting pistols. This single-shot pistol is known for its robust construction and durable materials. Typically made of blued steel, it exhibits a sleek and timeless design that is both aesthetically pleasing and functional. The pistol’s grips are often crafted from checkered wood or synthetic materials, providing a comfortable and secure hold for the user. Chambered for .22 calibre saloon blank cartridges, it produces a loud report and emits smoke upon firing. This distinctive sound and visual effect make it an ideal choice for signalling the start of sporting events, particularly in track and field races. Its reliable performance ensures that the sound reaches all participants, initiating the competition with clarity and precision. It also finds application beyond sporting events. It’s realistic appearance and sound effects make it a valuable prop in theatrical performances, historical reenactments, and film productions. The pistol’s ability to create authentic sound and visual effects without the use of live ammunition adds an element of realism to these artistic endeavours. Collectors and enthusiasts appreciate the Mark III for its historical significance and craftsmanship. While electronic timing systems have largely replaced traditional starting pistols in modern sports, the Webley Mark III remains a cherished item among firearm aficionados and history buffs. Its charm and nostalgia continue to captivate those with an appreciation for the classic design and heritage of this iconic starting pistol. This example shows signs of use, with some scratches and rubbing to the blued steel finish on the frame and trigger. I have removed the side screw and cleaned and oiled the ratchet mechanism which works perfectly. It retains the 7 shot numbered magazine, that is loaded at the front and exits and the rear. The moulded grips appear to be brown Bakelite and are in perfect condition, displaying the name, WEBLEY. It is being sold as untested as I don’t have any 6mm (.22Cal) saloon blank cartridges to test it with. The cardboard box is still solid and it retains the original label on the cover, with some slight staining. The pistol measures 4.4” (11.2cm) long and weighs 310g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Willow Art Crested China WW1 British Tank – Mark 1 – Weston-Super-Mare - c1916 Here on offer is a lovely Willow Art China model of a WW1 British Tank made in 1916. I think this is a model of the first British Tank that was made, the Mark 1. The Mark 1 was armed with two 6 pounder guns and three .303 Hotchkiss machine guns and were called “Male" tanks; those with four Vickers machine guns and one Hotchkiss, were called "Female”. To aid steering, a pair of large wheels were added behind the tank. These were not as effective as hoped and were subsequently dropped. On the top of this model is a beautiful colourful crest transfer image of the shield for the City of: WESTON-SUPER-MARE Also on the top it has the following words printed: MODEL OF BRITISH “TANK” On the base is the printed makers mark for: WILLOW ART CHINA LONGTON Also there is a REG No 658588, which dates it to 1916 to 1917. The British Tank model is in excellent condition, no chips or cracks, just some very minor loss of gilt to the edges of the tracks. A great piece of Antique Willow Art China, which can only increase in value. The model measures 5” (12.8cm) long by 2.75” (7.1cm) wide. It weighs 135g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Women\'s Voluntary Service Bottle Green Wool Felt Beret with Civil Defence Corps Fabric Badge c1950’s Here on offer is a fine example of a Women\'s Voluntary Service bottle green wool felt beret with a Civil Defence Corps fabric “Queens crown” badge, circa 1950’s. The beret is unlined and still retains the original maker’s details and WVS logo which are printed inside: WVS Civil Defence Made by J Compton, Sons & Webb Ltd LONDON 10 1/2 (size) The beret and badge are in excellent condition still retaining their original colour. The outside diameter measures 10.4” (26.4cm) and it weighs 70g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Many thanks for taking the time to look.

Wooden Barrel Match Holder made from the Decking of R.M.S. MAURETANIA Here on offer is a genuine piece of the wooden decking from the: R.M.S. MAURETANIA made into a ribbed barrel shaped match holder. The beautifully made barrel measures 4.5cm (1.75“) diameter by 5.5cm (2.2”) high. It has a quality brass plaque pinned to the front, which reads: FROM THE DECKING OF THE MAURETANIA THE OLD LADY OF THE ATLANTIC Some history relating to this great ship follows: The ocean liner, Mauretania left Liverpool on her maiden voyage on 16 November 1907 under the command of her first captain, John Pritchard and later that month captured the record for the fastest eastbound crossing of the Atlantic with an average speed of 23.69 knots (43.87 km/h). In September 1909, the Mauretania captured the Blue Riband for the fastest westbound crossing—a record that was to stand for more than two decades. In December 1910 Mauretania broke loose from her moorings while in the River Mersey and sustained damage that caused the cancellation of her special speedy Christmas voyage to New York. In a quick change of events Cunard rescheduled Mauretania's voyage for Lusitania under the command of captain James Charles which had just returned from New York. Lusitania herself completed Christmas crossings for her sister, carrying revellers back to New York. In 1912 both King George and Queen Mary were given a special tour of Mauretania, then Britain's fastest merchant vessel, adding further distinction to the ship's reputation. On 26 January 1914, while Mauretania was in the middle of annual refit in Liverpool, four men were killed and six injured when a gas cylinder exploded while they were working on one of her steam turbines. The damage was minimal and she returned to service two months later. World War I Shortly after Great Britain declared war on Germany on 4 August 1914, Mauretania and Aquitania were requested by the British government to become armed merchant cruisers, but their huge size and massive fuel consumption made them unsuitable for the duty; and they resumed their civilian service on 11 August. Later, due to lack of passengers crossing the Atlantic, Mauretania was laid up in Liverpool until May 1915, when her sister ship Lusitania was sunk by a German U-boat. Mauretania was about to fill the void left by Lusitania, but she was ordered by the British government to serve as a troopship to carry British troops during the Gallipoli campaign. She avoided becoming prey for German U-boats because of her high speed and the seamanship of her crew. As a troopship, Mauretania received dazzle camouflage, a form of abstract colour scheming, in an effort to confuse enemy ships. When combined forces from the British empire and France began to suffer heavy casualties, Mauretania was ordered to serve as a hospital ship, along with her fellow Cunarder Aquitania and White Star's Britannic, in order to treat the wounded until 25 January 1916. Seven months later, Mauretania once again became a troop ship when requisitioned by the Canadian government to carry Canadian troops from Halifax to Liverpool. Her war duty was not yet over when the United States declared war on Germany in 1917, and she carried thousands of American troops, the ship was known by the Admiralty as HMS Tuberose until the end of the war, but the vessel's name was never changed by Cunard. The dazzle painting was not used when Mauretania served as a hospital ship. In medical service the vessel was painted white with large medical cross emblems surrounding the vessel. Post-war career Mauretania returned to civilian service on 21 September 1919. Her busy sailing schedule prevented her from having an extensive overhaul scheduled in 1920. However, in 1921 Cunard Line removed her from service when fire broke out on E deck and decided to give her a much needed overhaul. She returned to the Tyne shipyard of her birth, where her boilers were converted to oil firing, and returned to service in March 1922. Cunard noticed that Mauretania struggled to maintain her regular Atlantic service speed. Although the ship's service speed had improved and it now burned only 750 short tons (680 t) of oil per 24 hours, compared to 1,000 short tons (910 t) of coal previously, it was not operating at her pre-war service speeds. On one crossing in 1922 the ship managed an average speed of only nineteen knots. Cunard decided that the ship's once revolutionary turbines were in desperate need of an overhaul. In 1923, a major re-fitting was begun in Southampton. The Mauretania's turbines were dismantled. Halfway through the overhaul, the shipyard workers went on strike and the work was halted, so Cunard had the ship towed to Cherbourg, France where the work was completed at another shipyard. In May 1924, the ship returned to Atlantic service. In 1928 Mauretania was modernised with new interior design and in the next year her speed record was broken by a German liner, the Bremen, with a speed of 28 knots (52 km/h). On 27 August, Cunard permitted the former ocean greyhound to have one final attempt to recapture the record from the newer German liner. She was taken out of service and her engines were modified to produce more power to give a higher service speed; however, this was still not enough. The Bremen simply represented a new generation of ocean liners that were far more powerful and technologically advanced than the aging Cunard liner. Even though Mauretania did not beat her German rival, the ship beat her own speed records both eastbound and westbound. In 1929 Mauretania collided with a train ferry near Robbins Reef Light. No one was killed or injured and her damage was quickly repaired. In 1930, with a combination of the Great Depression and newer competitors on the Atlantic run, Mauretania became a dedicated cruise ship. When Cunard Line merged with White Star Line in 1934, Mauretania, along with Olympic, Majestic and other aging ocean liners, were deemed surplus to requirements and withdrawn from service. Retirement Cunard withdrew Mauretania from service following a final eastward crossing from New York to Southampton in September 1934. The voyage was made at an average speed of 24 knots, equalling the original contractual stipulation for her mail subsidy. She was then laid up at Southampton alongside the former White Star Line flagship Olympic, her twenty-eight years of service at a close. In May 1935 her furnishings and fittings were put up for auction and of the 1st of July that year she departed Southampton for the last time to T.W Wards shipbreakers at Rosyth. One of her former captains, the retired commodore Sir Arthur Rostron, captain of the RMS Carpathia during the RMS Titanic rescue, came to see her on her final departure from Southampton. Rostron refused to go aboard Mauretania before her final journey, stating that he preferred to remember the ship as she was when he commanded her. En route to Rosyth Mauretania stopped at her birthplace the Tyne for half an hour, where she drew crowds of sightseers and was boarded by the Lord Mayor of Newcastle. The mayor bid her farewell from the people of Newcastle, and her last captain, A.T. Brown, then resumed his course for Rosyth. With masts cut down to fit, the ship passed under the Forth Bridge and was delivered to the breakers. In order to prevent a rival company using the name and to keep it available for a future Cunard White Star liner, arrangements were made for the Red Funnel Paddle Steamer Queen to be renamed Mauretania in the interim. The demise of the beloved Mauretania was protested by many of her loyal passengers, including President Franklin D. Roosevelt who wrote a private letter arguing against the scrapping. Legacy Some of the furnishings from the Mauretania were installed in a bar/restaurant complex in Bristol called the Mauretania Bar (now Java Bristol), situated in Park Street. The lounge bar was panelled with mahogany, which came from her first class library. The neon sign on the south wall still advertises the "Mauretania," and her bow lettering was used above the entrance. Additionally, fittings from the first class reading-writing room have been incorporated into the board room at Pinewood Studios, west of London. The oak panelled interior of The Oak Bar in Dame Street in Dublin, Ireland was originally fitted on the Mauretania. Maple panelling from one of the staterooms can be found in the Nont Sarahs Pub, New Hey Road (A640), Scammonden, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire. The barrel is in excellent condition, no cracks or splits to the wood. A great piece of English Shipping memorabilia! Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Worn Example of an Original German Hitler Youth Knife by Anton Wingen, Jr, Solingen, 1941 Here on offer is a well used original Hitler Youth Knife by Anton Wingen, Jr, Solingen, 1941. Although this is a very worn knife, I am impressed how solid it still is and how it has been maintained during its existence. The nickel-plated hilt fittings are solid, no cracks but show some loss of plating and tarnishing. The Bakelite grip plates are in perfect condition and are still held in place by the two original nickel rivets. The HJ diamond emblem retains all its enamel but has lost some of the gilt to the centre and the edges. It still fits tightly into the grip. The blade shows signs of being surface ground all over and the edge has been sharped many times during its life. If it ever had a blade motto, that has been removed with the grinding. It is the thicker blade version with a stepped ricasso and it has the makers RZM details on one side that are: M7/51/41 M7/51 refers to Anton Wingen, Jr and 41 to the year of manufacture being 1941. The original thick leather buffer pad is still in place. The steel scabbard has lost all its original paint and shows light pitting marks over the surface. The scabbard liners are still in place and hold the knife firmly in place. The original leather belt loop hanger and strap has long since gone and appears to have been replaced a long time ago, with a section of thick leather belt that is strongly held in place by replacement rivets. The simple top loop has been made by just folding over a section of the belt and securing the loop in place with a rivet. Clearly this knife has seen better days but it has seen a lot of use during its life and the previous owner has taken the time to repair the strap to continue to use it. Actually, if the scabbard were to be repainted, the knife would display very well in its scabbard. The blade measures 5.4” (13.8cm) long and the knife is 9.75” (24.7cm) in total length. Inserted in the scabbard it measures 10” (25.4cm) long. It weighs 310g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

WW1 (Brighton) Crested China Model of the British Submarine E1 made by Savoy China Here on offer is an excellent example of a crested china model of the WW1 British Submarine E1 by Savoy China. The left hand side has the colour transfer crest for the English city of Brighton and the submarine id code of E1 painted on the front nose. On the right hand side it has the following wording printed in black letters: “COMMANDER NOEL LAURENCE” LARGE GERMAN TRANSPORT SUNK JULY 30 1915. GERMAN CRUISER MOLTIKE TORPEDOED AUG 19 1915. Some history about the British WW1 Submarine E1: E1 was launched on the 9th November 1912, and commissioned on the 6th May 1913. When war broke out, she was attached to the 8th Flotilla at Harwich, and on the 15th October 1914, she sailed from Harwich with E9 and E11 with orders to make their way to the Baltic to find and attack German warships. In company with her sister-boat, she scouted the entrance to the Baltic Sea as a prelude to sending a submarine force to penetrate the German defences and operate in the Baltic. E1 was the first submarine of a class of fifty seven submarines which formed the backbone of the British submarine fleet throughout the First World War and of which twenty nine were lost. E1 was one of five boats to penetrate The Baltic when she damaged the German battle cruiser Moltke on 19 August 1915. E1 was eventually scuttled at Hesingfors to prevent her into falling into the hands of the Bolsheviks. In April 1918, German forces successfully intervened in the Finnish Civil War. This left the Royal Navy’s Baltic Sea Submarine force in an untenable position, so the majority of British submarines in the area, were scuttled to prevent their capture by the Germans. E1 was scuttled by her crew on 3rd April 1918 off Helsinki. • Laid Down. 14/02/1911 • Launched. 09/11/1911 • Completed. 06/05/1913 • Builder. Chatham Dockyard • Build Group. E1 • Length. 181 ft. • Diving Depth. 200 ft. • Speed. 15.25 Knots • Complement. 30 • Fate. Scuttled 03/04/1918 On the base of the model is the printed Crowned makers mark for: BR & Co STOKE on TRENT ENGLAND SAVOY CHINA The Submarine model is in excellent/near mint condition, no chips or cracks. Both turrets are in place and till retains some of their gilt finish to their tops. A great piece of Antique WW1 Savoy China, which can only increase in value. The model measures 6” (15.1cm) long and weighs 36g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Delivery Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

WW1 (LONDON) Crested Ware China Model of German 15cm Artillery Shell “Jack Johnson” by Arcadian China Here on offer is a fine example of a WW1 (LONDON) Crested Ware China Model of German 15cm Artillery Shell, “Jack Johnson” by Arcadian China. On the front of the shell is the coloured crest for LONDON and on the reverse are the words JACK JOHNSON. My understanding is that ‘Jack Johnson’ was a British nickname used to describe the impact of the heavy German 15cm artillery shell that was black in colour. Jack Johnson was a famous black African American World heavyweight-boxing champion who held the title from 1908 to 1915. On the base you can just make out the makers name, Arcadian China, who where famous for making Crested Ware China models. This is a great piece of antique WW1 Arcadian China, which is in excellent undamaged condition. The model measures 3.6” (9.2cm) high by 1.25” (3.2cm diameter and weighs 28g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Delivery Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

WW1 (Plymouth) Crested China Model of a British E Class Submarine made by Devonia Art China Here on offer is an excellent example of a crested china model of a WW1 British E Class Submarine by Devonia Art China. The left hand side has the colour transfer crest for the English city of Plymouth, in Devon. On the base of the model is the printed circular makers mark for: DEVONIA ART CHINA ENGLAND W B P The Submarine model is in excellent/near mint condition, no chips or cracks, just some loss of gilt to the upper edges. A great piece of Antique WW1 Devonia Art China that makes a great display item. The model measures 4.75” (12.1cm) long and weighs 62g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Delivery Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

WW1 (Portsmouth) Crested China Model of a British E Class Submarine Here on offer is a great example of a crested china model of a WW1 British E Class Submarine. The left hand side has the colour transfer crest (with some hand painting) for the English city of Portsmouth. This example doesn’t have a makers mark but has been made with the same “mould” as a Devonia Art China example I have also listed. The Submarine model is in excellent/near mint condition, no chips or cracks, just some loss of gilt to the upper edges. A great piece of Antique WW1 Crested China that makes a great display item. The model measures 4.75” (12.1cm) long and weighs 60g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Delivery Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

WW1 (RFC) Royal Flying Corps Gilt Cap Badge Sweetheart Brooch Here on offer is an excellent example of a WW1 (RFC) Royal Flying Corps, gilt cap badge sweetheart brooch. I believe this brooch started life as an RFC Cap Badge, but the rear fixing lugs have been removed and a “C” clasp and long pin professionally fitted in their place, so it could act as a brooch. The RFC pilots loved giving these to their ladies as love tokens, at a time when the pilot’s life could end with the next mission. The brooch itself is in excellent condition, still retaining its gilt finish and all it’s original crisp detail. It measures 1.2” (3cm) wide by 1.4” (3.4cm) high. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

WW1 1914 Half Sovereign Mounted In English Hallmarked Gold Pendant “Key” Setting Here on offer is a fine quality 22ct half sovereign coin dated 1914 at the start of WW1, that has been professionally mounted in an ornate English Hallmarked 9ct gold Pendant “Key” setting. The lady I bought it from stated that her father, a British Solider in the Royal engineers, had bought the half sovereign for her mother the week before he went away to fight in France at the beginning of WW1. He apparently wanted her to have some gold, as a financial backup should he not return! Luckily he survived the war and they kept the coin safely locked away until he passed away in the late 1970’s. The lady then had the Key Pendant made to hold the coin so it could be worn as a pendant. Sadly there is no one to pass the Key onto so she felt it was time to let someone else enjoy owning it! The Half Sovereign is in excellent ‘fine’ condition and has been fixed in place by four flat claws that have not damaged the coin in anyway. The coin is mounted into a solid 9ct gold ornately pierced heart that has a suspension loop on the top to allow a chain to be fitted. The loop has a full set of English gold hallmarks and a maker’s mark stamped on the reverse, albeit they are very small. The maker’s initials are set in a diamond lozenge and appear to be: J.H.L I can find a reference to the initials but the maker hasn’t been identified as yet? There is also a full set of English Gold hallmarks, the leopards head for the assay office of LONDON, The CROWN and 375 for 9-carat gold and a gothic date letter \'C\' for the year it was assayed, being 1977. The circular hollow Key arm is attached to the heart and the teeth of the Key are formed with another heart in the middle. The Key Pendant is just in mint undamaged condition and is a truly quality piece of hallmarked English Gold, with an antique Half Sovereign from the WW1 period. The Pendant measures 2.3” (5.9cm) long by 1.1” (2.7cm) wide across the heart. It weighs 11.2g, so about 4g of 22ct gold (half sovereign) and 7.2g of 9ct gold. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

WW1 1914 Princess Mary Christmas Tin & Letter that Relate to TWO BUTLER Brothers – D BUTLER 2nd Batt Royal Fusiliers & 8th Batt King’s Royal Rifle Corps Casualty - L.G. BUTLER Here on offer is a genuine and unusual WW1 1914 Princess Mary Christmas Tin that relates to what appears to be two “BUTLER” brothers, who where both on the front line during WW1. The tin itself has the details of a D BUTLER scratched into the inside lid, along with the list of WW1 battles he took part in. This reads as: D mr BUTLER 1097 2nd Batt London Reg Royal Fusiliers Battles Epinet, Armontiers, Dec 1914 ET Ypres 1915 It appears that D BUTLER survived WW1 as there isn’t any reference to him on the Commonwealth War Graves Commission database. I am sure some real research into is military service records would help confirm the battles he took part in and what happened to him post WW1? There is a real treasure inside the tin, which is a genuine hand written letter from, I assume, his brother, L.G. BUTLER to a female relative, possibly his sister or sister-in-law? The pencil written letter to a lady called Ethel, is headed, L.G. Butler 31610 and is dated 29th January 1917. By checking his name and service number at the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, I now know that this is Lionel George Butler, who served with the 8th Battalion King\'s Royal Rifle Corps and who was sadly killed on the 3rd May 1917, aged 37. In the letter he writes how cold it is and that he doesn’t enjoy outdoor living or indeed France! Also mentioned is the birth of a baby girl to Ethel that he hopes to see on his return, but sadly that was not to be. Fascinatingly he writes that he had a near miss, while eating “bread and jam” in the trenches, being grazed by a bullet to his head! Both of these men warrant further research into their military service, which will just add to this unique set of WW1 memorabilia. The Princess Mary Christmas Tin “gift box” was a brass or silver tin containing a number of gifts that was intended to be distributed to all members of the armed forces of the British Empire on Christmas day 1914, during World War I. This gilt brass example comes in excellent but used condition with one small dent on a bottom corner and light surface wear, the hinge is in full working order. It retains all its fine detail to the lid and some of its original gilt finish. The surface of the lid depicts the head of Princess Mary in the centre, surrounded by a laurel wreath and flanked on either side by the \'M\' monogram. At the top, a decorative cartouche contains the words \'Imperium Britannicum\' with a sword and scabbard either side. On the lower edge, another cartouche contains the words \'Christmas 1914\', which is flanked by the bows of battleships forging through a heavy sea. In the corners, small roundels house the names of the Allies: Belgium, Japan, Montenegro and Servia; France and Russia are at the edges, each superimposed on three furled flags or standards. Originally, the standard tins contained a packet of cigarettes and a packet of pipe tobacco, together with a Christmas 1914 card and a photo of Princess Mary in an envelope, but there were several variations in contents including a bar of chocolate, sweets, or packets of spices (for Indian troops); and a pad of paper and a silver tipped “bullet” pencil for officers, and sometimes another card with a Christmas message and photos of King & Queen. Included with the tin is a printed and folded certificate from the CWGC site for Rifleman Lionel George BUTLER, remembered with honour at the ARRAS MEMORIAL in Bay 7. Also included is a printout of the documents showing he was entitled to the British War and Victory medals. This is the only Christmas Tin that I have had the pleasure to own with the details of the solider who owned, it engraved with it. With the poignant letter from his brother enclosed, it makes a unique collection of WW1 memorabilia that relates to the BUTLER family. The tin measures 13cm wide, 8.5cm high and 3cm deep, weighing 136g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thank you for taking the time to look.

WW1 1915 Imperial German M1898/05 1st Pattern “Butcher’s Blade” Bayonet by SIMSON & Co. SUHL Here on offer is an Imperial German M1898/05 “Butcher’s Blade”, 1st pattern bayonet by Simson & Co., of Suhl, dated to 1915. This example is in well used condition, with damage to one of the wooden grips and slight but gentle curve to the blade towards the tip. There is no scabbard with this bayonet. This example was made in 1915 by Simson & Co., of Suhl. Early Simson & Co. examples are now scarce to find. The 1st pattern example of the M1898/05, was known as the a/A (alter Art = older model) and was used with the 8 mm Mauser Gewehr 98 rifle. It lacks a flash guard, which is correct for this early version and has a vestigial (partial) muzzle ring, often referred to as having \"high ears.\" These were often ground away, as is the case with this example. It carries the Royal Cypher of Kaiser (Emperor) Wilhelm II of Prussia, who reigned 1888–1918. On this original example, the pommel bears waffanampt inspection/acceptance stamps and these are also on the bolt heads of the grip. It has the nine grooved wooden grips; one has a section missing by the crossguard. They held firmly in place with two undisturbed dome head bolts. The release button is still present but does not currently move. The swept back quillion has a vestigial muzzle ring, often referred to as “high ears”, that has been ground down. The 36.5cm long single edged blade has a wide, single fuller, which meets the flat spine. The blade which is 26mm wide at the ricasso flares to a width of 33mm before tapering to a point earning its nickname the “Butcher’s Blade” because of its similarity to such knives. It retains a sharp blade edge with some old nicks. It is now very faintly marked on the front ricasso with the rarer maker’s name “SIMSON & Co., SUHL”. The spine is stamped with the Royal Cypher of Kaiser Wilhelm II of Prussia above the date stamp “15” for 1915 and a crowned acceptance stamp. The blade now has an overall age tarnish and shows some pitting stains. The bayonet is 19.7” (50cm) in total length and weighs 545g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. .

WW1 Aircraft Mahogany Propeller Tip Trinket Box with Padded Silk Patterned Lining Here on offer is a WW1 aircraft mahogany propeller tip trinket box with padded silk patterned lining. This is a lovely and original piece of aeronautical history, made from wood which has been fashioned from part of a WW1 aircraft propeller. This fine example has been lined with a beautifully patterned silk material that is slightly padded on the bottom and under the removable lid. The top of the lid has also been hand painted with what looks to me to be a poppy plant that has faded slightly over the years. The box is in excellent order with just minor surface scratches and nicks to the edges. It measures 10.5” (26.7cm) by 3.75” (9.5cm) by 2.25” (5.7cm) deep and weighs 260g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

WW1 American Remington Arms Cartridge Case Bullet Knife dated 1918 Here on offer is a WW1 American Remington Arms Cartridge Case, Bullet Knife, dated 1918 The nickel silver bullet top has been fitted with a short plated single edged knife blade, that is 1.6” (4cm) long. It is in mint condition and still retains its sharp cutting edge. The knife fits into the top of the cartridge and can moves slightly, but is stopped from pushing all the way into the case, by a rim on the bullet. The cartridge case is the larger American .30 calibre type made by Remington Arms in 1918. It has the following markings on the bottom: R A 18 From research the R A refers to Remington Arms and the 18 refers to the year of manufacturer, 1918. A great piece of WW1 Trench Art that is in excellent/near mint condition. The bullet knife and case measures 3.4” (8.7cm) long and weighs 28.3g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thanks for taking the time to look.

WW1 Arcadian China ZEPPELIN with the Crest of Northampton Here on offer is a mint condition Arcadian China model of a WW1 Zeppelin. On the front is a beautiful colourful crest transfer image of the shield for the City of: NORTHAMPTON The transfer has been hand painted in certain areas and is in undamaged condition. On the base is the printed makers mark: ARCADIAN CHINA with the maker’s crown toped crest that reads: A & S STOKE ON TRENT I believe A & S stands for Arkinstall & Sons Ltd of Stoke On Trent, England, who made Arcadian China between 1906 and 1924. The Zeppelin model is in mint condition, no chips or cracks and all its gilt finish/edging in place. The model measures 5.25” (13.4cm) long by 2.25” (5.7cm) high. It weighs 88g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched.

WW1 Army Trench Whistle “THE METROPOLITAN” by J Hudson & Co. of Birmingham with Long Chain Lanyard Here on offer is a WW1 Army Trench Whistle, “THE METROPOLITAN” by J Hudson & Co of Birmingham, still with its long metal chain lanyard. The nickel silver metal whistle is in excellent undamaged and full working condition. The front is stamped with the maker’s name and the British Military “Crows Foot Mark”: THE METROPOLITAN J.HUDSON & Co. BARR ST. HOCKLEY BIRMINGHAM Attached to the ring is long metal chain lanyard loop that would allow the whistle to be worn around the Officer’s neck. The metal shows some tarnishing and the strap has some age wear, but no splits or repairs. The whistle measures 3.3” (8.4cm) long to the top of the ring and 0.7” (1.7cm) diameter. The metal lanyard measures 39.5” (104cm) long, end to end. It weighs 83g with the chain. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

WW1 Australian Brass Trench Art Slouch Hat - Pont Noyelles Somme – 23/09/1918 Here on offer is a large example of an Australian WW1 Brass Trench Art Slouch Hat, with an inscription from a WW1 Battle at Pont-Noyelles, 23rd September 1918. Pont-Noyelles is a commune in the Somme department in Hauts-de-France in northern France. I can’t find any specific reference to a recorded battle at Pont-Noyelles but in late September/early October, one of the epic battles of the whole war (Second Battle of the Somme) was the breach of the Hindenburg Line (the Battle of St. Quentin Canal) by British, Australian and American troops (under the command of Australian General John Monash ). Soon after, the Canadians breached the Hindenburg Line at the Battle of Cambrai. The conical section of the hat has some ordinance marks stamped near the fold in the hat that are: V.S.M. 80M Mk IV These markings relate to a WW1 British FUSE which has been skilfully reworked to form the dome of the hat. The flat portion of the hat is also made from a WW1 brass shell case that has been soldered onto the Fuse. The upper rim has some hand chiselled work to provide a patterned edge and the underneath is lightly hand engraved with: Souvenir of Pont Noyelles 23/9/18 On the fold of the hat is an Australian Commonwealth Military Forces brass cap badge, that has been skilfully attached. It measures 4.75” (12cm) by 3.6” (9.2cm) and is 1.6” (4.2cm) high. It weighs 113g. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched.

WW1 Australian Commonwealth Military Forces Cap Badge Here on offer is a WW1 Australian Commonwealth Military Forces Cap Badge. This Australian army “Rising Sun” badge appears to be made from cast bronze or an alloy and has a dark aged patina finish. The front depicts a radiating pattern representing sun with a crown at centre and inscribed banner across bottom, that reads: AUSTRALIAN COMMONWEALTH MILITARY FORCES On the reverse it has two lugs and its original split pin, used to secure the badge to a slouch hat. Rising sun badges were used on Australian military uniforms as hat badges and collar badges (smaller). This badge has been used by the Australian army since 1902, undergoing seven different design phases. This badge is an example of the third pattern, designed in 1904 and in use during both World Wars, although the Australian War Memorial notes that the words \'Australian Commonwealth Military Forces\' were characteristically used on WW1 badges. The badge itself is in excellent condition with some age related oxidisation. It measures 1.6” (4cm) by 1.1” (2.8cm) and weighs 7g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

WW1 Austrian Commemorative Medal 1914 – 1918 with Original Ribbon Here on offer is an original WW1 Austrian commemorative medal with its original ribbon. The Austrian Kreigserinnerungsmedaille (War Commemorative Medal) was created in 1932 for award to all who served in the First World War, including soldiers, civil servants and relief workers. In 1933 gilt crossed swords were added to the ribbons of medals awarded to those who served in combat, the wounded and former POWs. Those who were eligible for the medal and wished to have one had to purchase it for 10 Schillings (15 schillings for non-citizens). Of the money collected, 99.3% went to war victims and veterans relief, while the other .7% went to royalty payments to the designer, Edwin Grienauer, a prominent Austrian sculptor and WWI veteran. The front of the medal depicts an eagle perched on a shield bearing the coat of arms of the Austrian Republic. Below it are the words \"FÜR ÖSTERREICH\" (For Austria). On the back are the years “1914-1918” surrounded by an oak leaves. It hangs from a traditional Austrian Style trifold silk ribbon in the national colours of Austria. The ribbon ring goes through a barrel type suspension at the top of the medal. The reverse bears the name the designer, “GRIENAUER”, in small letters just inside the oak leaves near the bottom edge. These medals are made of a brass/copper alloy called Tombak. A total of 161,675 of them were issued between April 1933 and March 1938, when the Nazis marched into Austria and production stopped. This excellent example is without swords, so was issued to a non-combatant. It has an aged patina to the finish and some light staining on the ribbon. The full size medal is 36mm diameter. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

WW1 Belgium Coin Brooch

WW1 Bookrest made by Disabled Soldiers & Sailors - Lord Roberts Memorial Fund Here on offer is a lovely original WW1 dark mahogany wooden Bookrest made by disabled soldiers and sailors in the factory provided by the lord Roberts Memorial Fund. It has been very well made to a high standard considering many of these injured WW1 servicemen were missing limbs and eyes. There is no damage that I can see, just some old marks on the wood which has a beautiful rich dark patina. Underneath it still has its original brass label which states: MADE BY DISABLED SOLDIERS & SAILORS 122 BROMPTON RD S.W. " This address is recorded as the head office of the Lord Roberts Charity that ran the workshops. The idea for the Fund originated in December l908, when the Daily Telegraph celebrated its half centenary, by holding a dinner for 700 Crimean and Indian mutiny veterans in the Albert Hall. One of the guest speakers there was a much loved and highly decorated soldier, Lord Roberts VC. After paying tribute to the regiments in which they had served, he walked among the veterans and was distressed to learn that many of them were now living in poverty. Lord Roberts immediately launched an appeal to help them and within seven days £ll,500 had been raised, within twelve months£38,000 had been donated. (£1,500,000 today). The money which was raised, assisted over 800 ex-soldiers, many of whom were “Taken from the workhouse and enabled to end their lives in dignity and modest comfort.” The Fund was looked after by The Soldiers and Sailors Help Society and was intended to expire on the death of the last survivor of the Crimea and Mutiny campaigns. In June l9l4, the trustees of the Fund met for the last time. Lord Roberts was there, and later remarked to a colleague - Miss Acton, that he thought “ a European war was imminent and hoped the Society would expand greatly to deal with the casualties that were bound to come.” Sadly, five months later Lord Roberts' death was announced and Miss Action remembered his words, particularly as Britain was now at war with Germany. She reported her conversion with Roberts to her boss Lord Cheylesmore, the chairman of the Help Society. As a result The Lord Roberts Memorial Fund was launched and soon £500,000 was raised which enabled the first workshop for disabled soldiers to be opened in Fulham in l9l5. The bookrest is 11” (28cm) wide, 5” (12.7cm) high and 7.25” (18.4mm) deep. It weighs 626g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched.

WW1 Bookrest with Marquetry made by Disabled Soldiers & Sailors - Lord Roberts Memorial Fund Here on offer is a beautiful and original WW1 inlaid wooden Bookrest made by disabled soldiers and sailors in the factory provided by the lord Roberts Memorial Fund. It has been beautifully made and the detailing in the marquetry is of a high standard considering many of these injured WW1 servicemen were missing limbs and eyes. The seashell set in the light green oval is just stunning. There is a slight bit of wear to the outer edges of the rest and both the rear supports have splits in the wood, but are still fitted as solid as a rock! Underneath it still has its original brass label which states: MADE BY DISABLED SOLDIERS & SAILORS 122 BROMPTON RD S.W. This address is recorded as the head office of the Lord Roberts Charity that ran the workshops. The idea for the Fund originated in December l908, when the Daily Telegraph celebrated its half centenary, by holding a dinner for 700 Crimean and Indian mutiny veterans in the Albert Hall. One of the guest speakers there was a much loved and highly decorated soldier, Lord Roberts VC. After paying tribute to the regiments in which they had served, he walked among the veterans and was distressed to learn that many of them were now living in poverty. Lord Roberts immediately launched an appeal to help them and within seven days £ll,500 had been raised, within twelve months£38,000 had been donated. (£1,500,000 today). The money which was raised, assisted over 800 ex-soldiers, many of whom were “Taken from the workhouse and enabled to end their lives in dignity and modest comfort.” The Fund was looked after by The Soldiers and Sailors Help Society and was intended to expire on the death of the last survivor of the Crimea and Mutiny campaigns. In June l9l4, the trustees of the Fund met for the last time. Lord Roberts was there, and later remarked to a colleague - Miss Acton, that he thought “ a European war was imminent and hoped the Society would expand greatly to deal with the casualties that were bound to come.” Sadly, five months later Lord Roberts\' death was announced and Miss Action remembered his words, particularly as Britain was now at war with Germany. She reported her conversion with Roberts to her boss Lord Cheylesmore, the chairman of the Help Society. As a result The Lord Roberts Memorial Fund was launched and soon £500,000 was raised which enabled the first workshop for disabled soldiers to be opened in Fulham in l9l5. The bookrest is 12.75” (32.5cm) wide, 5” (12.7cm) high and 7.5” (19mm) deep. It weighs 455g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched.

WW1 Brass Pin Tray Depicting Three Allied Soldiers from Britain, France & Belgium by S & Co Here on offer is WW1 “Trench Art” Brass Pin/Coin Tray depicting the images of three allied soldiers in uniform, from Britain, France & Belgium. The tray itself is has some very slight edge distortion to its circular shape and a couple of tiny splits to the brass edge. The soldiers are shown in relief and show a rubbed finish from years of polishing. There is also a tiny hole above the central figure, where it has been wall mounted in its life. There is a maker’s mark impressed on the front, below the feet of the soldiers, which reads as: S & Co COPYRIGHT I can’t find any reference to this particular maker? The circular Tray measures 4.9” (12.5cm) diameter and 0.6” (1.4cm) high. It weighs 74g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Delivery Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

WW1 British Army Officers Full Hunter Pocket Compass by W.F.Holmes of Birmingham dated 1918 Here on offer is an excellent condition WW1 British Army Officers, full hunter pocket compass by W.F.Holmes of Birmingham. This example is a MK VI version and dates to 1918. The front of the case is stamped with the military arrow denoting War Department issue. Below that is the maker’s name: W.F.HOLMES BIRMINGHAM The model type: VI The unique serial number: 43173 and the year of manufacturer: 1918 The case itself is a Dennsion style and has a serial number stamped inside the top lid: M 155044 The polished full hunter nickel case is in excellent condition with just one tiny bruise on the back and some age usage wear to the edges. The bevelled glass crystal is in perfect condition and it protects the attractive jewelled bearing floating card dial, which has all the original dial markings in place. There is just some loss to the paint on the main North pointed arrow. It is in full working order with a strong hinge and working transit-locking mechanism. The Compass measures 1.75” (4.5cm) diameter excluding the stem and loop. It weighs 55g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Delivery Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

WW1 British Columbia Canadian Expeditionary Forces 1915 Bronze Badge with Lord’s Prayer Here on offer is a rare example of a WW1 British Columbia (BC), Canadian Expeditionary Forces 1915 Bronze Badge with the Lord’s Prayer on the reverse. The Canadian Expeditionary Force (CEF) was the entire overseas force fielded by Canada during the First World War. Of the 630,000 Canadians who enlisted for military service, 424,000 went overseas as part of the CEF. The Canadian Corps that fought on the Western Front was the CEF’s largest formation and its principal combat element, but not its only one. Other units in the CEF served outside the Corps, including the Canadian Cavalry Brigade, forestry and railway units, and various medical hospitals. The bronze front depicts finely detailed relief images of cannon’s, swords, a horn, an anchor, a bulldog and rifles, as well as maple leaves. The top two leaves have the raised letters B C that I believe refers to British Columbia. Around the central disc are the words: CANADIAN EXPEDITIONARY FORCES 1915 The central disc seems to be of gilt brass and depicts a WW1 Canadian solider holding a rifle. On the reverse of the brass disc, in raised letters is printed the Lord’s Prayer, which you need an eyepiece to read! Also on the back is the original fixing pin and “C” clasp. The badge measures 1.4” (3.5cm) diameter and weighs 12g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

WW1 British Great War Veterans of America Bronze Wall Plaque 1914 to 1918 Here on offer is an unusual WW1 related circular cast bronze wall plaque for the British War Veterans of America. The centre has two raised shields; one depicts the American Flag and the other the British Flag. Around the shields inside a raised circle are the words, BRITISH GREAT WAR VETERNS OF AMERICA Then between the inner and outer raised circle are the words: BRITISH WAR VETERAN 1914-1918 There are two holes one the outer circle to allow the metal plaque to be fixed to a wall. There is a slight sheen to the finish of the metal casting, which looks to be some kind of protective finish? Some history that may be of interest: The British War Veterans of America was formed in 1919 by a group of men who had returned, or who had emigrated, to New York after having served with the armed forces, with the idea of providing opportunity to continue and foster friendships made under wartime conditions. It appears that at first their contacts were purely social, but gradually, it became apparent that the less fortunate looked to the more fortunate for a helping hand in a new country. This had been, and still is, extended, as far as funds allow, in a way of assisting with hospitalization, finding of positions, the claiming of pensions and general rehabilitations. While the services they provide are not restricted to those who become members of the Organization, there is one privilege reserved to members, the right to purchase a grave and to be buried in the British War Veterans plot at Ferncliff Cemetery, Hartsdale, New York and to have their Colour Guard participate in the final ceremonies. A Memorial Service is held annually at Ferncliff Cemetery on the Sunday preceding November 11th to honour those who rest there in peace. The plaque itself is in mint condition and looks like it has never been used or mounted on a wall. Someone has informed me that they where made for the original members back in 1919, to display with pride, on their properties. I have no way of confirming if that is the case, I just know this is a really unusual and I believe rare plaque. The Plaque itself measures 7.9” (19.9cm) diameter and 0.25” (0.6cm) thick. It weighs a heavy 1015g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Delivery Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

WW1 British Military figures Commemorative Plate with a quote from Shakespeare’s King John, made by Atlas China Here on offer is an unusual example of a WW1 British Military figures Commemorative Plate with a quote from Shakespeare’s King John, made by Atlas China. The three Military Figures are: General French, Lord Kitchener and Admiral Jellicoe. Their transfer portrait images are shown set within flags and the image is titled: United We Stand and there is a ribbon that reads: FOR HOME & EMPIRE GOD SAVE THE KING Opposite the figures is a quote from William Shakespeare’s King John, that reads: Come the three corners of the world in arms, And we shall shock them: nought shall make us rue, If England to itself do rest but true. On the base of the plate is the maker Atlas China’s name and logo of Atlas holding up the world. The Plate measures 6.9” (17.5cm) diameter and weighs 185g. The plate is in excellent condition for its age, no cracks or repairs just some slight scratches to the coloured transfer image. All the gilt finish remains to the rim edge. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Delivery Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

WW1 British Military Issued Angle of Sight Instrument H.A. Mk1 – Compass Clinometer dated 1915 with Leather Case Here on offer is a fine example of a WW1 British Military Issued, Angle of Sight Instrument H.A. Mk1 – Compass Clinometer, dated 1915 with its original leather case. This instrument was patented jointly by J. C. Asten and Francis Barker & Son Ltd in 1909 as the \'Patent Combined Altitude Instrument and Prismatic Compass\'. Dating from 1915, this example is in excellent condition, featuring a blackened or oxidised finish brass case with green compass card and white clinometer scale card. The glass windows, prism, sights, and both compass and clinometer cards are in excellent condition. It seems to be in full working order and finds North very well. It is engraved on the top with: ANGLE OF SIGHT INSTRUMENT H.A. MK 1 Military “Broad Arrow” No.58 J.H. STEWARD 406 STRAND LONDON 1915 It comes with a felt lined, brown leather compass case and strap, that is stamped on the front with: ANGLE OF SIGHT INSTRUMENT H.A. MK 1 J.H. STEWARD Ltd 1916 Military “Broad Arrow” 214 As it bears the British War Office “broad arrow” stamp, it was military issued, rather than an officer\'s private purchase item. During WW1 and WW2 this type of compass was used for artillery work. It is hard to find a genuine WW1 example, especially in this condition. This instrument actually combines the functions of a prismatic aiming compass with that of a clinometer/Abney level. When stood upright the clinometer can be disengaged allowing vertical angles to be measured on the white scale. When the sights are also released a vertical angle can be sighted as with the service pattern clinometer. The clinometer scale can be locked for convenient reading. If the large visor is raised the compass card is also unlocked. To read the compass, the clinometer card must be rotated out of the way by holding the device upside down. This will show the green compass card which can be read using the prism. A brief history of J.H. Steward J. H. Steward Ltd: James Henry Steward (1817-1896) established his business in London in 1852 as a maker and retailer of optical, scientific, military and surveying instruments. J.H. Steward was the head optician of the company and had businesses at 406 Strand, 457 West Strand and 54 Cornhill in London. In the mid 1800s he became the optician to Her Majesty\'s Government and the National Rifle, and National Artillery Associations. James Henry Steward died in 1896. J. H. Steward Ltd was incorporated in 1912 and continued in business in London until 1973. The main London office was sold in 1971, and from 1971-1973 the company rented premises in Catherine Street. All the remaining stock and long serving staff member George Goble (c.1916-1975) were moved to Catherine Street. The business finally moved to 154a Church Road, Hove, Sussex in 1973, before finally ceasing trading in 1975. The instrument itself measures 2.9” (7.5cm) diameter (excluding the prism) and in the case, weighs 420g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Delivery Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

WW1 British Officers Pocket Watch Chain and Flag Fob Here on offer is a WW1 British Officers graduated Albert pocket watch chain with a British Union Jack and French Tri-Colour Flag Fob. The nickel-silver chain has three separate strands suspended from the T –Bar. The long graduated chain is 10” (25.4cm) long and has a swivel spring lobster claw catch fitted to enable a pocket watch to be securely attached. Attached to one of the short strands is a circular metal ring fob that has the image of the WW1 period British and French flags on one side (with some age staining). The other side has aged stained so much it is impossible to make out what the image was? Both images are shown under a circular clear celluloid disc, one on each side of the fob. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Delivery Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

WW1 British Officers Presentation Sword Stick to Capt. W Smythe, Catterick - 1914 Here on offer is a fine quality WW1 British officer’s presentation sword stick that was presented to Captain W. Smythe, by the officer’s mess at Catterick in 1914. I haven’t been able o find out any information about the service history for Captain W. Smythe, but he warrants further researching effort to uncover what he did during WW1. The sword stick appears to be made from a light-coloured mahogany or possibly Hawthorne wood. The circular domed top has an inlaid disc of real amber or possibly amber coloured Bakelite. The metal fittings are made from polished brass and consist of a brass olive fitted between two brass collars at the top and a brass ferrule with steel tip at the end. The lower of the two collars is engraved with: Presented To Capt. W Smythe By The Officer’s Mess, Caterick – 1914 “God Speed” I believe that “Caterick” has been misspelled and should read as “Catterick”. Now Catterick Garrison is a major garrison and military town 3 miles (5 km) south of Richmond, North Yorkshire, England. It is the largest British Army garrison in the world. Some related history: The siting of the garrison was first recommended by Robert Baden-Powell who founded the Scouting movement in 1908 whilst he, as Inspector-General of Cavalry, was based at the army barracks—at that time located in Richmond Castle. On 12 August 1914, the order was issued for the construction of the camp, following the outbreak of the Great War. The original intention for Catterick was to be a temporary camp to accommodate two complete divisions with around 40,000 men in 2,000 huts. The base was originally named Richmond Camp until being changed to Catterick Camp in 1915, later modified to Catterick Garrison. It was primarily used as an army training camp for soldiers during WW1 and also served as a prisoner of war camp at the end of the WW1. The idea to make Catterick a permanent military barracks was first suggested after the partitioning of Ireland in 1921 and the required land was purchased and building plans were put forward in 1923. By the mid-1930s most of the camp\'s facilities were complete. During the Second World War the camp was once again used to house prisoners of war. The sword stick handle twists with a bayonet pin lock, to withdraw a close quarter short sword. The 12” diamond shaped, four-sided steel blade tapers to a needle point. One side of the blade is stamped with the maker’s mark, ‘MOLE’ which relates to the well-known English sword maker, Robert Mole of Birmingham, England. The blade is in great condition but now has some greying to the finish and a very slight curve to the blade. The stick itself is in excellent condition with just some light scratches and tiny hairline cracks on the domed top. Dimensions: Cane 32” blade 12” The blade measures 12” (30cm) long and the whole stick is 32” (81cm) long. It weighs 255g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

WW1 British Trench Art - Large Round Copper Plaque from France Here on offer is a great piece of WW1 British Trench Art. I was told it has been made from the lid of a French copper milk churn, as used to supply the troops in France during WW1. The large round copper lid has been fitted with a small chain to enable it to be wall hung. Hand engraved on the front in a star pattern, are the words: SOUVENIR OF THE GREAT WAR FRANCE 1914 - 1918 The rest of the lid is beautifully engraved with a floral steam pattern. It is in excellent condition with just a couple of small holes near the outer rim that may have been used to fix a small handle originally? It measures 10.6” (27cm) diameter and weighs 340g Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

WW1 British War & Mercantile Marine Medals to JAMES PROVIS of Port Isaac Cornwall. Served on ROSS and HMHS LIBERTY Here on offer is a really nice pair of original WW1 medals issued to a JAMES POVIS who served as a Merchant Navy Seaman on ROSS and HMHS LIBERTY. He was born in 1891 in Port Isaac, Cornwall and from my limited research seems to have survived WW1. The medals consist of a Silver (with age patina) WW1 BRITISH WAR MEDAL and a bronze MERCANTILE MARINE MEDAL, both full size, and correctly named to JAMES PROVIS The medals are in excellent issued condition, complete with their coloured correct ribbons, which have been cut short and are grubby. The medals have the following stamped on their lower rims: JAMES PROVIS The Mercantile Marine medal was issued by the Board of Trade to all nationalities and ranks of men and women who sailed through a danger zone with the Merchant Navy, including those employed on Merchant Navy vessels by the Royal Navy or Merchant Fleet Auxilliary and those employed as pilots, lighthouse vessels, cable ships or fishermen, between 04.08.1914 and 11.11.1918. For a Merchant Navy member to qualify for a further British War Medal required 6 months at sea between the same dates. If a group contains further medals (for example a Victory Medal or a \"Star\"), this was for service outside of the Merchant Navy. Just over 250,00 Mercantile Marine Medals were produced, yet only 133,345 were issued. This is because seaman had to apply for their medal and many did not. Also, seaman came from all over the world and had no fixed address. The National Archives have his Medal Records online, which I have printed off and will be included with his medals. Interestingly they show both the Mercantile and British medals where issued on 4/4/21, but there is an entry against the British medal that states ‘not eligible from diary’, but then there is a ‘tick’ and a date 17/8/27, which must be the date it was finally approved? I have also found out from the National Maritime Museum that he was on the crew list in 1915, aged 23, of the coal transport vessel “ROSS”, registered in Cardiff in 1907. Then at the age of 26, he is shown on the crew list for the hospital ship, HMHS LIBERTY which a large steam yacht, owned by Lord Tredegar and loaned to the Admiralty as a hospital ship, and fitted out as such in 1914. She had been built by Ramage & Ferguson at Leith at 1908, and measured 1571 tons. She was beautifully fitted out as a yacht and no doubt the sick and wounded men she carried would have enjoyed the benefits of some of her facilities. Unusually, she was a Royal Navy hospital ship. Most hospital ships were controlled by the army under the red ensign with a merchant service crew and Army personnel (RAMC and QARINC) for medical staff, but when she was first in service the idea was that she could care for sailors in remote anchorages, and the horrific number of wounded soldiers who were to need care later in the year was then totally unexpected. Besides serving as a base hospital ship, the Liberty took part in the Dardanelles Campaign. For some reason she was redefined as an auxiliary patrol yacht for a while in 1915, probably when at Gallipoli, but reverted to being a hospital ship later the same year. It is possible that the temporary change was simply because she was diverted to a task not compatible with her legal status as a non-combatant vessel with the protection of international conventions, or possibly because the Turks had said they would not recognise the Red Cross. She later became a hospital carrier. In October 1918 she was renamed Liberty IV and was returned to her owner in 1919. A great set of medals worth further research. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

WW1 British War & Victory Medals to 163818 PTE G.E.H. DAVY – ARMY SERVICE CORPS Here on offer is a really nice pair of original WW1 medals issued to a GEORGE.E.H. DAVY who served with the Army Service Corps. The medals consist of a Silver (with age patina) WW1 BRITISH WAR MEDAL and a gilt WW1 BRITISH VICTORY MEDAL, both full size, and correctly named to G.E.H. DAVY. The medals are in excellent issued condition, complete with their coloured correct ribbons, which have been stitched into a loop for wearing on a bar. The medals have the following stamped on their lower rims: DM2-163818 PTE G.E.H. DAVY. A.S.C. The National Archives have his medal records under reference WO 372/5/213754 and show that his Christian name was ‘George’. On checking the CWGC, Commonwealth War Graves Commission, there isn’t a grave recorded against him, so he must have been one of the lucky ones who survived the war! Worth further research. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

WW1 British War & Victory Medals to 240620 SJT F.J. DOLTON - DEVONSHIRE REGIMENT Here on offer is a really nice pair of original WW1 medals issued to a Serjeant Frederich.J. Dolton of the Devonshire Regiment. The medals consist of a Silver (with age patina) WW1 BRITISH WAR MEDAL and a gilt WW1 BRITISH VICTORY MEDAL, both full size, and correctly named to Serjeant F.J. DOLTON The medals are in excellent issued condition, complete with their coloured correct ribbons, which look like they have never been fitted to the medals and are still contained in a small brown envelope. The medals also come with a section of the original envelope that the medals where posted to him in. You can still make his name, Mr F J Dolton, of 14 Rosebery Avenue (I think) Plymouth. This house still exists and you can see a picture of it on Google Street Map. The medals have the following stamped on their lower rims: 240620 SJT F.J. DOLTON – DEVON. R. The National Archives don’t show any records for him, which is not unusual as a lot of WW1 records where destroyed during bombing in WW2, so I have been told. On checking the CWGC, Commonwealth War Graves Commission, there isn’t a grave recorded against him, so he must have been one of the lucky ones who survived the war! Worth further research. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

WW1 British War & Victory Medals to 27105 PTE W.C. STEAD – East Surrey Regiment Here on offer is a really nice pair of original WW1 medals issued to a Walter, Charles, STEAD who served with the East Surrey Regiment. The medals consist of a Silver WW1 BRITISH WAR MEDAL and a gilt (some age patina) WW1 BRITISH VICTORY MEDAL, both full size, and correctly named to W.C. STEAD The medals are in excellent issued condition, complete with their correctly coloured long ribbons, which are in mint unused condition. The medals have the following stamped on their lower rims: 27105 PTE W.C. STEAD. E. SURR. R. The National Archives have his medal records under reference WO 372/19/26562 and show that his Christian names were ‘Walter Charles’. On checking the CWGC, Commonwealth War Graves Commission, there isn’t a grave recorded against him, so he must have been one of the lucky ones who survived the war! Worth further research. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

WW1 British War & Victory Medals to 3953 F. SGT P.H. GODFREY – R.A.F. Here on offer is a really great pair of original WW1 medals issued to a PERCY HOWARD GODFREY who served with the Royal Flying Corps and then the Royal Air Force, when it formed in 1918. The medals consist of a silver WW1 BRITISH WAR MEDAL and a gilt (some age patina) WW1 BRITISH VICTORY MEDAL, both full size, and correctly named to P.H. GODFREY The medals are in excellent issued condition, complete with their correctly coloured ribbons, which are in excellent condition. The medals have the following stamped on their lower rims: 3953 F. SGT P.H. GODFREY R.A.F. Doing some research and ‘findmypast’ showed that his Christian names were ‘Percy Howard’ and he was born in 1897 in Oxfordshire. He joined up on the 6th March 1915 in the RFC as a fitter. It looks like he got promoted on the 15th August 1916 to a Sergeant. On checking the CWGC, Commonwealth War Graves Commission, there isn’t a grave recorded against him, so he was one of the lucky ones who survived the war! A great set of medals with an early service number that warrant further research. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

WW1 Bronze Death Plaque to Private WILLIAM JOHN SLEEP – 1st/4th Bn Duke of Cornwall’s Light Infantry – Died 27/04/1918 at Battle of Berukin in Palastine Here on offer is a WWI 1914-1918 Bronze Death Plaque, which is also known as the Death Penny. This is a very fine example of a GENUINE Bronze Memorial Plaque issued to the next of kin of those who died during WW1 (or those who died later from causes attributable to service) This particular example was awarded to: WILLIAM SLEEP The Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) states that William Sleep was a Private with the 1st/4th Battalion of the Duke of Cornwall’s Light Infantry (DCLI). His service number was 200683. He was born in 1895, the son of William John and Emma Sleep, of Chapel Row, St Blazey Gate, Par Station, Cornwall. Sadly on the 27th April 1918, aged 23, he was killed in action at I believe the Battle of Berukin in Palestine, that took place between the 9th and 30th April 1918. He is remembered with honour at the Ramleh War Cemetery grave reference S.53. Included with this death plaque is a copy (folded) of the CWGC Certificate with a picture of the Ramleh Cemetery. Some Unit History: Duke of Cornwall\'s Light Infantry 1st/4th Battalion 1/4th Battalion Territorial Force 04.08.1914 Stationed at Truro as part of the Devon & Cornwall Brigade of the Wessex Division and then moved to Falmouth and then Perham Down, Salisbury Plain. 09.10.1914 Embarked for India from Southampton arriving at Bombay 10.11.1914 where the Division was broken up. 22.01.1916 Embarked for Aden from Bombay. Feb 1917 Deployed to Egypt arriving at Suez. 13.02.1917 Defending the Lines of communication. 14.04.1917 Transferred to the232nd Brigade and then the 233rd Brigade. 25.06.1917 Transferred to the 234th Brigade of the 75th Division and engaged in various actions as part of the Palestine Campaign including; 1917 The Third Battle of Gaza, The Capture of Gaza, The Capture of Junction Station, The Battle of Nabi Samweil. 1918 The Battle of Tell\'Asur, The Battle of Berukin, The Battle of Sharon. 31.10.1918 Ended the war at Kerkus south of Haifa, Palestine. This finely detailed plaque measures 4.75” (12cm) diameter and is in excellent condition with a beautiful dark aged bronze patina. I haven’t seen a plaque with such detail to the raised images. It has never been cleaned which has ensured the detail is as “crisp” and sharp as the day it was made. The plaque weighs 320g. Behind the lions back foot is a small engraved “50” By the lions front foot are the engraved initials of the artist who designed the plaque, Edward Carter-Preston (E.CR.P.) This is an unusual example of a Death Plaque that relates to a DCLI Private who died in one least known battles in Palestine during WW1. I actually acquired this fine example from an old gentleman in Cornwall, not far form Par in Cornwall, where he lived. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

WW1 Comrades of the Great War Gilt Brass & Enamel Buttonhole Badge by J. Taylor & Co. London – No. 469334 Here on offer is a genuine WW1 “Comrades of the Great War” gilt brass and enamel buttonhole badge by J. Taylor & Co., London. On the front it displays a coloured enamel Union Jack flag in the centre and the words: Comrades of the Great War around the edge. On the reverse, it is stamped with the members number 469334. It also has the maker’s details in raised letters and this example was made by the less common maker, J. Taylor & Co., London. It measures 1” (2.5cm) diameter and weighs 6.5g. History of the “Comrades of the Great War” association. As the First World War drew to a close, and in the weeks and months after the Armistice, a number of veterans’ associations were formed throughout the UK. In many ways, this was a result of the social revolution that the war had created. These organisations, an important platform for former service personnel to remember lost comrades, retained a degree of camaraderie and discussed the post-war issues veterans faced as well as forming an influential social movement in their own right. One of these organisations was the Comrades of the Great War. Formed in 1917, the organisation was the idea of a number of individuals, not least of whom were the Conservative MP Lieutenant Colonel Sir John Norton-Griffiths and Lord Derby, then Secretary of State for War. However, a predominance of politicians and officers on the national committee in the early stages was a deterrent to many ex-servicemen and recruitment was initially poor. In an attempt to broaden the organisation’s appeal, Lord Derby appointed Captain E.B.B. Towse, VC, as chairman. Towse had been awarded the Victoria Cross for his actions at Magersfontein during the Second Boer War – an action during which he was blinded. His appointment proved to be an astute move and recruiting improved dramatically. The first club founded by the Comrades of the Great War was the Surrey County branch and was opened on Saturday, 8 December 1917, at Addlestone, near Weybridge. A large residential property had been acquired and furnished by Major Gordon Watney (who also presented £5,000 to the headquarters fund) for the purposes of the Weybridge branch. The opening ceremony was performed by Lady Norton-Griffiths, and those present included General Sir Edward Hutton and Colonel Young. A report on the club’s opening, published in The Times two days later, noted that ‘Sir John Norton-Griffiths said that the movement was due to an incident near Ypres in April, 1915, when on a dirty night officers and men were digging out twenty-two men who had been buried by a German shell. The spirit of comradeship there displayed led an officer and serjeant to declare their intention of founding an organization to perpetuate such a spirit of comradeship. ‘Captain Towse VC said there was no need to point out the meaning of comradeship to men who had faced death together in the trenches. If all those who had been ‘over the top’ together would cling together it would make for the good of the country.’ By this stage of the war, county organisations have already been established in Wiltshire, the North Riding of Yorkshire, Hampshire, Cheshire, Lancashire, Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, Lincolnshire, Sussex, Essex, and Northamptonshire. All members of Comrades of The Great War, which was a non-political and non-sectarian, were presented with a membership certificate and a badge. The organisation was one of the original four ex-service associations that amalgamated on Sunday, 15 May 1921, to form The British Legion. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Many thanks for taking the time to look.

WW1 Dated & “Named” Pair of Miniature Wooden Clogs from ANVERS (Antwerp) Belgium Here on offer are a WW1 dated and “named”, pair of miniature wooden clogs from ANVERS (Antwerp) Belgium. These miniature wooden clogs where made as WW1 souvenirs fro soldiers who served on the front in Belgium. What is fascinating about these clogs is the British soldier who brought them back has written a message in ink across the soles of both clogs, which reads: Hugh Chapman brought these back from “the front” to his mother & sister Elsa in the 1914 - 18 war. I don’t know anymore about High Chapman apart from his sister’s name was Elsa and he survived WW1. The clogs have the town of ANVERS (now Antwerp) carved into the top of both clogs. They are in great condition with just some filler repair to the right clog on the inner edge where the tiny hole would have been to tie them together with some thin cord. They clearly meant an lot to the family who went to these lengths to repair them! Each clog measures 2.6” (6.5cm) long and together they weigh 11g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

WW1 DCO Middlesex Regiment ALBUHERA Sweetheart Brooch Here on offer is a WW1 DCO Middlesex Regiment ALBUHERA sweetheart brooch. The badge is made up of a finely detailed Middlesex Regiment emblem, made of gilt metal, with red and blue enamel, that has been mounted on what appears to be a Lucite disc that is emulating mother of pearl. The disc is fixed by a loop to a gilt metal triple suspension bar, which has a fixing pin and “C” clasp on the reverse. The brooch disc measures 1.1” (2.8cm) diameter and weighs 7g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thanks for taking the time to look.

WW1 Eastern Front German Boot or Trench Knife with Deer Antler Grip – Blade Etched “RUSSLAND 1915” Here on offer is what appears to be a WW1 Eastern Front German boot or trench knife with a deer antler grip. The single edged blade is faintly etched on one side with the words: RUSSLAND 1915 Translates from German to English as “Russia 1915”. This implies it was used during the German successful advances into Russia during this early period of WW1. The knife has a copper ferrell connecting the blade to the fine deer antler grip. The grip has been crafted from one piece of deer antler that is fitted to the blade tang by a two brass pins. What is interesting and somewhat puzzling about this knife are the words that have been written in black ink/paint on the copper pommel cap. They are rubbed and very hard to read now, but are possibly: Granatsp gef bei Rousera (Garnet found at Rousera?) This however doesn’t translate from German to anything that makes sense in English? (Garnet sp found at Rousera?) If anybody can help with a translation, it would be greatly appreciated. Sadly, the original leather sheath is no longer with the knife. The knife is in excellent condition for its age with just some light age staining to the blade and dents at the tip. The blade measures 4.4” (11cm) long and the complete knife is 8.7” (22cm). It weighs 78g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

WW1 framed coloured print of the Royal Navy Battleship, H.M.S. Queen Elizabeth 1915 Here on offer is an excellent framed coloured print of the Royal Navy Battleship, H.M.S. Queen Elizabeth 1915. The print itself shows some fine detailing of the ship and has just tiny spots of age foxing, which are hard to see. It has been framed with a glass front and a light wood border. There is some cut out paper details about the ship glued to the back of the frame. H.M.S. QUEEN ELIZABETH-Class battleship ordered from HM Dockyard Portsmouth in June 1912 and laid down on 21st October that year. The ship was launched on 16th October 1913 as the first Royal Navy warship to carry this name. Her Badge reflects the particular association with the Royal Family. Build was completed on 22 December 1914 and she was deployed in the Mediterranean. Her distinctive service during WW1 included participation in the Dardanelles campaign and the surrender of the German High Seas Fleet in 1918 when the terms of surrender were given to Admiral Von Reuter on board. In 1937 she was selected for an extended modernisation, which began in August that year and was not completed until 1939. Her WW2 service was particularly well known as she was seriously damaged at Alexandria after explosive charges had been placed on her hull in an attack by two man human torpedoes in December 1941. She then had an extensive period under repair and refit in a US Navy Dockyard Norfolk, Va before resuming Fleet service in the East Indies Fleet. She took part in many offensive operations against the Japanese bases in the Indian Ocean and in support of landing operations in Burma before return to UK before VJ Day. After brief service in the Home Fleet she was placed in Reserve at Portsmouth during 1946 and sold for demolition two years later. The frame measures 16.75” (42.5cm) wide by 9.4” (24cm) high and weighs 740g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

WW1 Framed Photo of American Battery E of the 11th Field Artillery firing the last shot of WW1 Here on offer is a WW1 period framed photo of the American Battery E of the 11th Field Artillery, firing \"Calamity Jane\" with the last official artillery shot of WW1. The glass fronted image has been held in place with black tape around the edges and has a hand written label on the back that reads: The Last Round Fired WWI Calamity Jane, the last gun fired on the American Fronts during WWI, and Lt. H. F. Phillips, who fired it. Official time: 10:59:59 11 Nov.1918 (Gun Nr.2, Battery E, 11th Field Artillery U.S.A.) The history behind this photo relates to the fact that at the eleventh hour, on the eleventh day, of the eleventh month of 1918, World War I was officially over. Word of the armistice had come down hours before, so there was time for some ceremony to be planned around this unceremonious atrocity of the last four years. For most American soldiers, all that was left to do now was fire a few more shots, dodge any incoming rounds, keep an eye on your watch, and wait. For Battery E of the 11th Field Artillery, however, things would be different. They would fight until the very end, as they had been selected to fire the “official” final American shot of The Great War. Exactly why they were chosen is lost to history, but it could be because they also fired the first artillery shot on November 6 on an important German railway hub at Metz-Sedan in the Meuse-Argonne campaign, but that’s just a guess. The gun selected for the honour was a 155mm Schneider, serial number 3125, nicknamed “Calamity Jane.” She would fire the final shot at 10:59:59 from her position east of the town of Beaufort. It measures 9.6” (24.5cm) by 7.6” (19.5cm) and weighs 290g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thank you for taking the time to look.

WW1 French 75mm Field Gun Trench Art Embossed Brass Shell Case Here on offer is a great example of a WW1 French 75mm field gun Trench Art brass shell case. The case has been beautifully hand embossed with the image of a flowering poppy shown against a stippled background, that goes all around the outside of the case. The top lip of the case has been ribbed and shows some age dents that could be pushed out if so required. The base shows the stamped French ordinance marks that read as: 75 DE C ATE 400 L 16 S I belief this can be interpreted as 75 DE C means it is a 75mm De Campagne. Made by ATE Atelier de Constructions de Toulouse, Lot number 400 L and dated to 1916. A beautiful piece of WW1 Trench Art, that still makes an attractive display item. The case measures 11.75” (29.7cm) tall by 3.4” (8.6cm) diameter at the base. It weighs a heavy 1.1Kg. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

WW1 French Artillery Pin

WW1 French Bronze Medallion with case

WW1 German Officer’s Iron Cross Paper Knife Here on offer is a beautiful WW1 German high-ranking officer’s Iron Cross paper knife. It has been made from polished steel and the grip is etched in high relief with decoration of a 1914 Iron Cross in a wreath of laurel and oak leaves, all on on a black “niello” type background. It is in excellent condition considering its age, there is a little pitting to the underside but the topside with the decoration is clean and unworn. It measures 9.6” (24.4cm) long and weighs 65g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

WW1 German Trench Art Driving Band Bracelet with Black Enamel Iron Cross Here on offer is a great example of a WW1 German trench art driving band bracelet with attached black enamel 1914 Iron Cross. This bracelet has been made from a copper driving band salvaged from a WW1 German artillery shell. A gilt finish was applied and it retains the original grooved pattern to the outer surface. A minute detailed brass and black enamel 1914 Iron Cross has been applied to the centre of the band. The band is hinged at one side, with the opposite side fitted with a fully working, inline release catch. There is also a gilt wire safety chain to ensure it doesn’t just fall of your wrist when opened. The interior of the band is smooth and doesn’t have any engraving. The bracelet is in excellent condition with a slight dulling to the gilt finish. It measures approximately 2.4” (6.1cm) by 2.5” (63.5cm) and weighs 39g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

WW1 German Trench Art Driving Band Bracelet with Black Enamel Iron Cross and Oak Leaves Here on offer is a fine example of a WW1 German trench art driving band bracelet with attached black enamel Iron Cross and metal oak leaves. This type of German patriotic ‘sweetheart jewellery’ was popular during WW1 and as post war souvenir items in Germany. This bracelet has been made from a copper driving band salvaged from a WW1 German artillery shell. A bright gilt finish was applied and it retains the original grooved pattern to the outer surface. A minute detailed brass and black enamel 1914 Iron Cross has been applied to the centre of the band with metal oak leaves to either side. The band is hinged at one side, with the opposite side fitted with an inline release catch that appears to have the small flat top section missing, leaving a sharp point, but it still operates when pushed down with a finger nail. There is also a gilt wire safety chain to ensure it doesn’t just fall of your wrist when opened. The interior of the band bears a repeating pattern of grid-like indentations and there is a plate attached that has an engraved inscription \"Weltkrieg 1914/15.”, which translates to “World War I 1914/15” It measures approximately 2.3” (5.8cm) by 2” (53cm) and weighs 26g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

WW1 German Trench Art Driving Band Bracelet with Black Enamel Iron Cross and Oak Leaves Here on offer is a very fine example of a WW1 German trench art driving band bracelet with attached black enamel Iron Cross and oak leaves. This bracelet has been made from a copper-driving band salvaged from a WW1 German artillery shell. A bright gilt finish was applied and it retains the original grooved pattern to the outer surface. A minute detailed brass and black enamel 1914 Iron Cross has been applied to the centre of the band with black enamel oaks to either side. The band is hinged at one side, with the opposite side fitted with an inline release that operates when pushed down. There is also a gilt wire safety chain to ensure it doesn’t just fall of your wrist when opened. The interior of the band bears a repeating pattern of grid-like indentations and there is a blank plate attached that could be engraved. It measures approximately 2.3” (5.8cm) by 2” (53cm) and weighs 27g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched.

WW1 Ink Blotter made from Teak Wood from HMS Iron Duke – Jellicoe’s Falgship - Jutland 1916 Here on offer is a GENUINE piece of teak wood from the famous Battleship, HMS Iron Duke that has been made into a fine desk ink blotter. The Blotter unscrews at the handle so that blotting paper can be inserted and then clamped into position. It measures 12.6cm (5”) wide, 7.6cm (3”) high and 5.2cm (2”) deep and weighs 132g. It has a quality brass plaque pinned to the front, which reads: FROM THE TEAK OF HMS IRON DUKE ADMIRAL JELLICOE’S FLAG SHIP JUTLAND 1916 Some history relating to this great ship follows: HMS Iron Duke was a battleship of the Royal Navy, the lead ship of her class, named in honour of Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington. She served as the flagship of the Grand Fleet during the First World War, including at the Battle of Jutland. For the majority of the Great War, she was based with the rest of the Grand Fleet at Scapa Flow in Scotland. Iron Duke was launched on 12 October 1912 at Portsmouth, England, the first of her class. After commissioning, she joined the Home Fleet as the flagship of Admiral Sir George Callaghan. Shortly before the beginning of hostilities, Callaghan was relieved by Admiral Sir John Jellicoe, who made Iron Duke the flagship of the newly organized Grand Fleet. Her only major combat service during the First World War came in the Battle of Jutland on 31 May 1916, where she served in the Fourth Battle Squadron. She delivered a number of significant shell hits on the German battleship SMS König, at the point when the two main fleets collided. She later became the flagship for a short time of Admiral Sir David Beatty when he assumed command of the Grand Fleet in late 1916, although he soon moved his flag to Queen Elizabeth. After the war, she was transferred to the Mediterranean Fleet, where she again served as flagship, this time for Admiral Sir John de Robeck. She served with the Mediterranean and Atlantic Fleets until she was paid off in 1929. In 1931, after the London Naval Treaty, Iron Duke was disarmed and she served as a gunnery training vessel. "B" and "Y" turrets and the torpedo tubes were removed, two 4 in (100 mm) AA guns were mounted and another AA gun was mounted in place of the "B" turret. In 1939, another twin 4.5 in (110 mm) turret was mounted at the "X" turret. During the Second World War, she was used as a base ship at Scapa Flow, where she became a target for three German bombers and was forced to beach following an air attack in 1939; despite severe damage the ship was patched sufficiently enough to enable her to avoid sinking. She was refloated and saw continued service until the conclusion of hostilities. She was sold in 1946 as scrap, and broken up in Glasgow in 1948. The Blotter is in EXCELLENT condition no chips or cracks. A great piece of WW1 British Naval memorabilia! Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

WW1 Letter Opener made with Teak from H.M.S. IRON DUKE – Jellicoe’s Flag Ship - Jutland 1916 Here on offer is a genuine piece of teak wood from: H.M.S. IRON DUKE 1916 made into a tapered desk letter opener. The beautifully made piece measures 9.6” (24.5cm) long by 1.1” (2.8cm) wide at the top and weighs 20g. It has a small brass plaque pinned to the front, which reads: FROM THE TEAK OF HMS IRON DUKE ADMIRAL JELLICOE’S FLAG SHIP JUTLAND 1916 Some history relating to this great ship follows: HMS Iron Duke was a battleship of the Royal Navy, the lead ship of her class, named in honour of Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington. She served as the flagship of the Grand Fleet during the First World War, including at the Battle of Jutland. For the majority of the Great War, she was based with the rest of the Grand Fleet at Scapa Flow in Scotland. Iron Duke was launched on 12 October 1912 at Portsmouth, England, the first of her class. After commissioning, she joined the Home Fleet as the flagship of Admiral Sir George Callaghan. Shortly before the beginning of hostilities, Callaghan was relieved by Admiral Sir John Jellicoe, who made Iron Duke the flagship of the newly organized Grand Fleet. Her only major combat service during the First World War came in the Battle of Jutland on 31 May 1916, where she served in the Fourth Battle Squadron. She delivered a number of significant shell hits on the German battleship SMS König, at the point when the two main fleets collided. She later became the flagship for a short time of Admiral Sir David Beatty when he assumed command of the Grand Fleet in late 1916, although he soon moved his flag to Queen Elizabeth. After the war, she was transferred to the Mediterranean Fleet, where she again served as flagship, this time for Admiral Sir John de Robeck. She served with the Mediterranean and Atlantic Fleets until she was paid off in 1929. In 1931, after the London Naval Treaty, Iron Duke was disarmed and she served as a gunnery training vessel. \"B\" and \"Y\" turrets and the torpedo tubes were removed, two 4 in (100 mm) AA guns were mounted and another AA gun was mounted in place of the \"B\" turret. In 1939, another twin 4.5 in (110 mm) turret was mounted at the \"X\" turret. During the Second World War, she was used as a base ship at Scapa Flow, where she became a target for three German bombers and was forced to beach following an air attack in 1939; despite severe damage the ship was patched sufficiently enough to enable her to avoid sinking. She was refloated and saw continued service until the conclusion of hostilities. She was sold in 1946 as scrap, and broken up in Glasgow in 1948. The letter opener is in overall excellent condition. A great piece of WW1 British Naval memorabilia! Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Many thanks for taking the time to look.

WW1 Memorial Metal and Celluloid Matchbox Cover Honouring Nurse Edith Cavell - Brussels 1915 Here on offer is a WW1 memorial matchbox cover depicting the gallant nurse, Edith Cavell. The metal and celluloid open sided matchbox cover has the image of Edith Cavell, set inside a laurel wreath on the front. On the side is a statement from King George V: “I ask you to make good these Sacrifices” On the back is a Red Cross and the details: BRUSSELS 1915 The whole matchbox cover is coated in a clear celluloid to protect the images. The front celluloid has now cracked with age and there is some slight staining underneath. On the back, almost all the red colour of the Red Cross has now faded, but the celluloid is still intact with no cracks. It comes with an empty box of “The Blue Cross” safety matches. Edith Cavell was a WW1 British nurse who is celebrated for saving the lives of soldiers in Brussels from all sides without distinction. She and Belgian and French colleagues helped over 200 Allied soldiers escape from German-occupied Belgium. She was arrested, tried with 33 others by a German military court, found guilty of ‘assisting men to the enemy’ and shot by a German firing squad on 12th October 1915. The matchbox cover measures 2.3” (5.8cm) high by 1.6” (4cm) wide and is 0.9” (2.3cm) deep. It weighs 30g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thank you for taking the time to look.

WW1 Mother Of Pearl “The Royal Artillery” Sweetheart Brooch Here on offer is beautiful Mother of Pearl ‘The Royal Artillery’ Sweetheart Brooch that is in excellent original condition. This is a quality British made piece, with a circular badge attached to a beautiful solid square piece of Mother of Pearl, that in turn is suspended by a stepped metal bar brooch. There is excellent detail on the printed central badge, even down to the rivets on the gun carriage. It has the regimental moto: UBIQUE (Everywhere) QUO FAS ET GLORIA DUCUNT (Where Right and Glory Lead) The M.O.P. pendant is attached to the stepped suspension bar by a metal ring and the rear of the bar has a fixing pin and “C” clasp, but no maker’s mark can be seen. The bar is 2” (2.5cm) wide and the M.O.P. is 1” (2.5cm) square. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched.

WW1 New York State War Service Medal with Ribbon circa 1919 - Numbered 77876 Here on offer is a gilt bronze WW1 New York State War Service Medal with its correct blue and white striped ribbon and brooch pin attachment. The medal was instituted in 1919 by the State of New York and awarded to state citizens who served in the armed forces during World War I. The front depicts an infantryman with a winged Victory behind him. There are ships in the lower background and the inscription \"WORLD WAR\" along the top. The reverse depicts the New York State coat-of-arms and is inscribed: FOR SERVICE 1917-1919 PRESENTED BY THE STATE OF NEW YORK This is all enclosed in an open-ended leafed wreath, ribbon banners inscribed \"BELGIUM, ITALY, SIBERIA\" on the left and \"FRANCE, GERMANY, RUSSIA\" on the right. This example is also numbered 77876 on the reverse and I believe it may be possible to trace who it was originally issued to, if further research is undertaken. This example is in excellent condition , no dings or scratches that I can see, just some age related patina to the finish. The medal measures 1.26” (33cm) diameter and weighs 20g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thank you for taking the time to look.

WW1 Nickel Plated Brass Peace Day Medal – 19th July 1919 Here on offer is a small commemorative medal that was issued to coincide with Peace Day on the 19th July 1919 and which celebrated the official ending of WW1 with the signing of the Treaty of Versailles (28th June 1919). The cast brass medal has a nickel-plating finish that has slightly worn off on the high points on the reverse and shows some dark age patina to the finish on the front. The obverse side shows the wording: TO COMMEMORATE PEACE 1919 enclosed within a wreath and the design registration number RD 667093, which relates to the year 1919. The reverse side shows a standing figure of Britannia with lion along with symbols of Britain’s defence forces with 1919 at the bottom. It is in excellent condition, still showing the fine detail of the casting and has minimal plating loss. It still retains its bale but is missing a suspension ring. The medal measures 1” (2.5cm) diameter and weighs 7.5g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

WW1 Period Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Large Metal Cap Badge Here on offer is a WW1 period (Princess Louise\'s) pattern, Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders large metal cap badge. The white metal badge has a circlet inscribed ARGYLL AND SUTHERLAND. Within the circlet, voided, the cypher \"L\" of the late Princess Louise, interlaced and reversed. On the left of the cypher is a boar\'s head and on the right a cat-a-mountain (wild cat). Above the cypher and overlaying the top of the circlet is the Princess\'s coronet (a Royal Ducal coronet), all within a wreath of thistles. On the reverse it still retains both fixing ligs and the long brass retaining pin. It measures approximately 3.2” (8cm) high by 2.3” (6cm) wide and weighs 27g. It is in excellent original condition and makes a great display piece. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

WW1 Period British 1907 Naval Service Bayonet Shortened to a Close Combat Trench Knife Here on offer is an interesting WW1 Period British 1907 Naval Service Bayonet that has been shortened to produce a combat or possibly trench knife? This originally started life as a WW1 British 1907 bayonet with Naval Service and Royal Marine markings. At some point the blade has either been broken off at the ricasso or was cut and shortened to make it a more practical weapon. It has been crudely, but securely welded at the base of the ricasso, which means the shape and tip of the bayonet has been retained, with a blade that is now only 26cm long. Obviously, the maker\'s name and any proof/acceptance marks have now gone and it does have a light rust finish to the metal, that I have just lightly wiped clean and waxed to protect it. One side of the pommel has the N marking for Naval Service and on the other side it has RM for Royal Marines with the number 10976, I think, it hard to make out the last number? The release button in the pommel still works and it still retains its original smooth dark wooden grip retaining screws. There was no scabbard with this example. It’s is impossible to tell when a bayonet conversion was executed, but I know the Germans used to modify captured weapons in WW1 for trench use and at 26cm, this may have been one they converted? It actually feels comfortable and balanced to hold now, with the shorter blade and would have made a useful trench weapon. The blade measures 10.25” (26cm) long and the bayonet is now 15” (38.2cm) in total length. It weighs 395g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched.

WW1 Period British Colour Sergeant’s Leather Cartridge Ammunition Case named to C/Sgt. L. E. Letcher Here on offer is a genuine example of a large WW1 period leather cartridge ammunition case, named to Colour Sergeant L. E. Letcher. The hard thick dark brown leather case is in original condition with a small tear/repair patch on the inside of the lid on the back left corner. There is also some scratch marks to the front by the chrome metal lock. The chrome lock still works but the key is missing. The front of the lock is stamped with BRITISH MAKE and SECURE LEVER. Inside there is a top supporting bar across the centre. There is a wide thick leather buckle strap that wraps around the outside of the case and acts as a handle when it is fastened. The strap has a faint scrolling pattern to it and it looks like the owner has deeply stamped in the Army “Crows Foot” mark in a couple of places on the top. The military owners name “C/SGT. L. E. LETCHER” has been hand engraved into the top and bottom surface of the case. Clearly the case warrants researching, C/SGT. L. E. LETCHER, but my initial searching hasn’t turned up any details of his military history as yet. The case is in excellent ‘used’ condition and now has a beautiful dark aged patina to the leather. It can still be used today and would make a great shotgun cartridge holder. It measures 11” (28cm) wide, 7” (17.7cm) high and 6” (15.4cm) thick. It weighs a heavy 1.26Kg. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thanks for taking the time to look.

WW1 Period Heavy Silver Graduated Albert Pocket Watch Chain by William Walter Cashmore c1916 Here on offer is a WW1 period heavy silver graduated Albert pocket watch chain by William Walter Cashmore, circa 1916. I was informed that this pocket watch chain came from an officer in the Royal Engineers during WW1 and he used it during active service. I have no proof or provenance so I am just listing it as a silver pocket watch chain from that period. The heavy graduated Albert chain shows the true sign of quality, as each individual link is stamped with the Lion Passant. The T-Bar and spring clasp are both hallmarked and maker marked. The hallmarks show the Lion Passant for English sterling silver (925) and the date letter “r” for the year 1916. The maker mark is “W.W.C.”, which I think relates to the English Silversmith William Walter Cashmore of Warstone Lane, Birmingham. The chain is in excellent undamaged condition and would make a great addition to a WW1 officers silver pocket watch. The long chain measures 12.2” (30.7cm) long and the shorter chain is 2.4” (6cm) long, both including the T-bar. It weighs a heavy 60g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thank you for taking the time to look.

WW1 Period Nickel Plated Metal Matchbox Cover with Brass and Enamel Anchor for the ROYAL NAVY Here on offer is a WW1 period nickel plated metal matchbox cover with brass and enamel anchor insignia for the ROYAL NAVY. All three sides of the metal cover appear to be nickel or chrome plated. The edge is plain but both flat sides have an ornate engine turned pattern On the front it has an impressive raised brass and enamel badge depicting the anchor insignia of the ROYAL NAVY, with a Kings crown. There is also a small offset rectangular blank cartouche on the front, that could be engraved with the owner’s initials. The matchbox cover is in excellent condition with just some tiny pitting to the finish of the plating. The insignia retains all its red and blue enamel. It comes with an empty box of FIRE QUEEN safety matches, with details printed on the front. It does have some holes and damage to the thin wood. The matchbox cover measures 2.3” (5.8cm) high by 1.5” (3.8cm) wide and is 0.75” (2cm) deep. It weighs 34g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thank you for taking the time to look.

WW1 Period Nickel Plated Metal Matchbox Cover with Brass and Enamel Insignia for HMS TIGER Here on offer is a WW1 period nickel plated metal matchbox cover with brass and enamel insignia for HMS TIGER. All three sides of the metal cover appear to be nickel or chrome plated, on the edge, it is stamped with the maker’s name: SYLVANA REGd On the front it has an impressive raised brass and enamel badge depicting the insignia of HMS TIGER. HMS Tiger was a battlecruiser built for the Royal Navy during the 1910s. The ship was the most heavily armoured British battlecruiser at the start of WW1 in 1914, but was not yet ready for service. The ship was assigned to the 1st Battlecruiser Squadron (1st BCS) for the duration of the war and participated in the Battle of Dogger Bank in early 1915, though she was still shaking down and did not perform well. Tiger next participated in the Battle of Jutland in 1916, where she was only lightly damaged despite suffering many hits by German shells. Apart from providing distant cover during the Second Battle of Heligoland Bight in 1917, she spent the rest of the war on uneventful patrols in the North Sea. The matchbox cover is in excellent condition with just some tiny pitting to the finish of the plating. The insignia retains all its red and blue enamel. It comes with an empty box of Bryant & May, PILOT matches, with the printed image a sailor on both sides. The matchbox cover measures 2.4” (6cm) high by 1.5” (3.8cm) wide and is 0.75” (2cm) deep. It weighs 36g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thank you for taking the time to look.

WW1 Period Silver Plated Queen Alexandra’s Royal Navy Nursing Service (QARNNS) Nurses Belt Buckle Here on offer is a fine example of what I believe is a WW1 period, silver-plated, Royal Navy ‘Queen Alexandra’s Royal Naval Nursing Service (QARNNS) Nurses Belt Buckle. It came as part of a small collection of WW1 items I acquired in Cornwall that had been in an elderly gentleman’s collection for many years. This example has the King’s Crown and the fouled anchor on a domed smooth background, within in a detailed raised laurel wreath surround. This is a heavy and detailed piece typical of the early WW1 period and is complete with its detachable belt catch. It round buckle measures 2” (5.1cm) diameter and including both belt loops is 2.7” (7cm) wide. It weighs 61g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thanks for taking the time to look.

WW1 Period Silver Vesta Owned by Pte A.R. CORMACK of the Artists Rifles Regiment – Awarded the Military Cross Here on offer is WW1 silver Vesta case that was owned by Private Arthur Richard Cormack of the Artists Rifles Regiment. This Vesta seems to commemorate the training that he would have undertaken at the territorial camp, at Abergavenny in 1913. I have done a little research and found out that he started out as a Private in the Machine Gun Section, 1st Battalion 28th County of London, the “Artist’ Rifles”, in 1914. He was gazetted to the Motor Machine Gun Corps in 1917 becoming a 2nd Lieutenant and was awarded the Military Cross in 1918 for conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. Back in 1918 at Hermies, Villers-au-Flos he commanded his section so well that his guns wiped out the personnel of three German machine guns and silenced two others. He then retired his section without loss, after waiting until the enemy was within 100 yards that enabled the garrison of a village to get clear. Then again, when his battery made a fine stand, his calm forethought and determination were prominent. The solid silver Vesta has been made with a slight curved making it fit comfortably against your body while in your pocket. Overall it has a plain finish and a very fine engraving on front that depicts the Artists Regiment badge and his details: Pte A.R. CORMACK “ARTISTS” Abergavenny 1913 It has a deeply set the strike plate embedded into the base. There is a ring attached to the spine to allow the owner to fix the Vesta to a watch chain. The lid hinges up with the spring hinge working well and forming a tight fit to the main body, when closed. The Vesta is in excellent condition with just a couple of very shallow indentations on the front. The interior has signs of a gilt finish which is a true sign of quality. There are even two hallmarks impressed into the inside of the lid, the Lion and the dated letter ‘n’. The Vesta case itself, has on one side of the inner lip, a full set of English hallmarks and a rubbed English makers mark. You can just make out that it is; “WH & Ss Ld ” which is the makers mark for William Hutton & Sons Ltd, of West Street, Sheffield, Hanley Street, Birmingham and Farringdon Road, London. The The hallmarks are the Anchor for the Birmingham assay office, the Lion tells us that the case is made from English sterling silver and is followed by the year mark ‘n’ for 1912. It measures 2” (5cm) wide including the fixed ring by 1.7” (4.3cm) high and 0.4” (1cm) thick. It weighs 29g. He was clearly a very brave soldier who needs to be remembered and honoured and warrants further research. A rare WW1 collector’s piece! Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

WW1 Period Trench Art Letter Opener with Brass Bowie Shaped Blade & Stag Horn Handle Here on offer is an usual WW1 period Trench Art letter opener, with a brass bowie shaped blade and a genuine stag horn handle. Unusually the beautiful original stag antler has been cut to provide a flat section as a base for the letter opener, allowing it to rest with the point of the antler and the edge of the blade pointing upwards. The impressive unmarked polished brass blade is securely fixed to the stag horn handle by two large aluminium rivets that pass through the blade tang. It measures 11.25” (28.5cm) long, end to end and the brass blade is 5.1” (13cm) long. It weighs 80g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thanks for taking the time to look.

WW1 Period Trench Art Shoelace Hook Puller with a Beautiful Layered Section Handle Here on offer is long WW1 period Trench Art shoelace hook/puller, with a stunning layered handle. This came in an old tin, with a collection of WW1 items that included a large letter opener with the same style handle and some WW1 service medals. The long shaft and hook are made from antique steel, which has some very light surface pitting. There is also a slight curve to the shaft near the handle. The beautiful handle has been made from thin circular sections of aluminium, copper and brass along with black, red, yellow, green and red Bakelite. These are securely held in place by a finial shaped brass pommel. It is in excellent condition with just some minor age pitting to some of the aluminium finish. This really is an impressive piece of WW1 trench art. It measures 11” (28cm) long, end to end and the steel shaft is 6.75” (17.2cm) long. It weighs 60g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thanks for taking the time to look.

WW1 Period “The Devonshire Regiment” Embroidered Silk Banner Here on offer is a fine example of a WW1 period “The Devonshire Regiment” black silk banner with the emblem for The Devonshire Regiment hand embroidered with coloured threads, in the centre. This banner is in excellent condition and just has some folding creases, that can easily be steamed flat. The banner measures 21” (53.3cm) by 19” (48.3cm). It weighs 60g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thanks for taking the time to look.

WW1 POW Cow Shinbone Carving – “Edelweiss For Ever” 1914/16 - Knockaloe IOM Here on offer is a fine example of a skilfully carved cow shinbone, made by a WW1 prisoner of war (POW). This example was almost certainly produced on the Isle of Man, by German POW’s held at the large internment camp at Knockaloe. They used what materials they had to hand and cow bones provided an excellent carving medium and they where easily obtained from the kitchens. I believe these pieces where sold for the benefit of the internees by various Prisoner of War relief organisations, such as the well known Society of Friends. Some were obviously sold directly to the camp personnel and where personalised as such. Each of these pieces is a unique carving and are now classed as works of art from that period, examples of which are held in the Imperial War Museum and the Manx Heritage Centre. Given the dates on the carving, this is a nice early piece. The carving itself is 10.5” (26.7cm) high including the layered wooden plinth it is affixed to and weighs 365g. All the carved images are done in relief and the front depicts highly detailed Edelweiss flowers, below which are the words: Edelweiss for ever 1914/16 On the other side there are more flowers that appear to be violets or snow drops. Interestingly on this piece there is a carved smooth circular flat area in the centre of the flowers that could have possibly held a photo of a loved one? There is the remains of a steel pin on one edge a that I think would have acted as a pivot for a disc of bone that would have covered the photo, sadly this is missing. Around the lower section is an impressive sinuous Ivy leaf motif. This pattern has been replicated around the narrower top rim. The whole carving is just in really excellent original condition with no cracks or splits. It is a really impressive example of this type of POW carving and makes a wonderful display piece for any WW1 collection. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

WW1 Prussian Close Combat Knife & Scabbard with a ‘King Friedrich Wilhelm III’ Crest on the Grip Here on offer is a WW1 Prussian close combat/trench knife, known as a Nahkampfmesser, complete with its original black painted metal scabbard. This example is unusual in that it has a brass ‘King Friedrich Wilhelm III’ crest fitted to the grip. The slightly pitted metal handle is made up of a one-piece eagle headed pommel with a false release button, grip tang and single quillion crossguard. The beautiful black wooden chequered grip plates are held in place by two metal rivets and as already stated, the front grip has been fitted with the brass embossed crest for ‘King Friedrich Wilhelm III’. The double-edged blade has seen some use but still retains sharp edges with no nicks. The overall finish shows areas of darkening and sharpening to the flats. No maker’s mark is present which is common for this type of knife. The black painted scabbard retains a lot of its original paint but has lost its leather strap, which was most likely removed to allow it to be used as a boot knife. It\'s very hard these days to find these original trench knives with the embossed crest emblem. It just looks and feels like it has a story to tell! The blade measures 5.5” (14cm) long and the knife is 10.1” (25.5cm) in total length. It weighs 270g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

WW1 Queens Regiment Gilt Metal and Enamel Sweetheart Bar Brooch Here on offer is a excellent example of a WW1 Queens Regiment Gilt Metal and Enamel Sweetheart Brooch. All the enameling and gilt is still in place and the brooch is in near mint condition. On the reverse it still retains its original long fixing pin and “C” clasp. It measures 2.2” (5.6cm) wide by 0.75” (1.8cm) high and weighs 3.8g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

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WW1 Royal Army Pay Corps (RAPC) Gilt Metal and Enamel Sweetheart Bar Brooch Here on offer is an excellent example of a WW1 period Royal Army Pay Corps (RAPC) gilt metal and enamel sweetheart bar brooch. The Royal Army Pay Corps (RAPC) was the corps of the British Army responsible for administering all financial matters. It was amalgamated into the Adjutant General\'s Corps in 1992. All the enameling and gilt is still in place and the brooch is in excellent condition. On the reverse it still retains its original long fixing pin and “C” clasp. It measures 2.25” (5.8cm) wide by 0.75” (1.8cm) high and weighs 3.8g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

WW1 Royal Berkshire Regiment Sweetheart Brooch Here on offer is a WW1 Royal Berkshire Regiment sweetheart brooch. The brooch is made up of a finely detailed Royal Berkshire Regiment emblem, made of gilt metal, with red and blue enamel and is in undamaged condition. It still retains its original fixing pin and “C” clasp on the reverse. The brooch measures 1.3” (3.5cm) high by 1” (2.4cm) wide and weighs 6.3g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thanks for taking the time to look.

WW1 Royal Flying Corps – Scarce Fixed Fin Bristol Pattern – “Flechette” Aerial Dart Here on offer is an excellent original example of the scarce \"Bristol Pattern\" aerial dart. This dart still retains all four fins and is the earlier version that had fixed fins, made from two sheets of bent metal that where held in place on the thin shaft by two thin rivets. Both sheets had BRISTOL REGD stamped onto one of the fins, as shown in my photos. The dart was designed to fall weighted head first, the four fin tail would stabilize the dart in flight, allowing it to pick up speed ensuring its impact would be lethal. I understand these darts where boxed (in 500’s) up so that a pilot would then fly over enemy trenches and pull a string to release the darts, 500 at a time, over the German troops below. They were capable of inflicting horrendous wounds and could penetrate German steel helmets. However, upstanding British pilots viewed their use as underhand and eventually refused to use them. The British War magazine, “The War Illustrated”, noted at the time the Royal Flying Corps’ aversion to using the projectiles, called flechettes. One edition stated: \'Our aviators think arrow-dropping dirty work - because the enemy cannot hear the things coming, and because they make such nasty wounds. \'Also it was not possible to drop them with sufficient accuracy.\' This fine example is in excellent condition, with only light surface pitting to the steel, which would polish off if so required. It measures 5” (12.8cm) long and weighs 38g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Many thanks for taking the time to look.

WW1 Royal Navy Finely Pierced Silver and Enamel Sweetheart Brooch Here on offer is a lovely example of a WW1 Royal Navy, Pierced Silver and Enamel Sweetheart Brooch. The brooch is unmarked but tests positive for 925 Sterling grade silver. All the royal blue enamel is in place but there is some loss of the red enamel to the Kings Crown. On the reverse it still retains its original long fixing pin and “C” clasp. This is a real quality silver piece with finely detailed scrolled patterns. It measures 1.4” (3.5cm) wide by 1.25” (3.2cm) wide and weighs 7.2g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

WW1 Scots Guards Gilt Brass & Enamel Sweetheart Brooch Here on offer is a beautiful original WW1 period Scots Guards gilt brass and enamel sweetheart brooch. The Scots Guards emblem is displayed in the centre and the name SCOTS GUARDS is set into a blue enamel ribbon at the bottom. It comes in excellent condition, no loss of enamel that I can see. On the reverse it still retains its original fixing pin and “C” clasp. The brooch measures 1.4” (3.5cm) high and weighs 6g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thanks for taking the time to look.

WW1 Scottish Hallmarked Silver Sgian Dubh by Thomas Kerr Ebbutt dated 1914 Here on offer is a rare example of a WW1 period Scottish Sgian Dubh with solid silver fittings that where made by the Edinburgh silversmith, Thomas Kerr Ebbutt, dated 1914. The hilt has a beautiful hand carved ebony wood grip with an interlaced design and is topped with a silver pommel that has an ornate thistle and leaf design around the edge. There are some very tiny indentations to the plain silver top of the pommel. At the base of the hilt is a solid silver collar with the same ornate design as the pommel. It fits snuggly over the plain silver scabbard throat fitting. The short steel blade has a blood grove on both sides and a faceted top edge along half its length. The blade has an overall greying to the finish and some light scratch marks, which may polish out. The dark brown leather-covered scabbard is in great condition, Both the plain silver scabbard fittings are in excellent condition, with just a tiny indentation in the centre of the front of the top fitting. On the reverse of the top fitting are stamped, a full set of Scottish hallmarks and a maker’s mark. The clear hallmarks show it was assayed in Edinburgh (Thistle and Castle marks), with a date letter “I” for the year 1914. There is a maker’s mark T.E refers to Thomas Kerr Ebbutt of St David's Square, Edinburgh. Thomas Ebbutt started in 1896 and died in 1921. He registered this mark in 1903 and his company continued in business until 1977 when, it was bought by Hamilton & Inches. They continued to use the TE mark until circa 2000. The sgian-dubh is a small, single-edged knife (Gaelic sgian) worn as part of traditional Scottish Highland Dress along with the Kilt. Originally used for eating and preparing fruit, meat, and cutting bread and cheese - as well as serving for other more general day to day uses such as cutting material and protection, it is now worn as part of traditional Scottish dress tucked into the top of the kilt hose with only the upper portion of the hilt visible. The knife in the scabbard measures 7.9” (20cm) long with the blade measuring 3.6” (9.2cm). With the scabbard it weighs 80g. This is fine example of an early a Sgain Dubh by Thomas Kerr Ebbutt that may have seen service in WW1 by a member of one of the Scottish regiments. If only it could talk! Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

WW1 Solid Silver 1919 Declaration of Peace Medal from the City of Glasgow Here on offer is stunning museum quality example of a 1919 Declaration of Peace, heavy solid silver medal from the City of Glasgow. The front depicts the detailed image of the female figure of ‘Peace’ with the words: DECLARATION OF PEACE 1919 around its border. There is a crown depicted at the top and Scottish thistles to both sides. On the back is the image of the City of Glasgow arms and motto, surrounded by the words: CORPORATION OF GLASGOW CELEBRATION There are Scottish thistles to the top and both sides. At the very top is a suspension loop, which is stamped with the English Lion, confirming the medal is made from solid English Sterling (925 grade) Silver. There are no actual makers marks that I can see and as only a few examples exist, I am unable to trace the maker, who was most likely a Scottish Silversmith? The medal measures 1.9” (4.8cm) long including the suspension ring, by 1” (2.5cm) wide. It weighs a heavy 16.7g of Sterling silver. A lot of these medals where made of brass and bronze, with a very few being made of silver. This is a rare opportunity to acquire a museum grade example of this unusual WW1 peace medal. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Delivery Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

WW1 Souvenir Gilt Brass MENIN GATE Ashtray Here on offer is an unusual version of a WW1 souvenir gilt brass MENIN GATE ashtray. It has been cast in brass and it retains the original bright gilt finish. In the centre it depicts the famous MENIN GATE with the word YPRES stamped in the top left hand corner. On the lower edge are the words: MENIN GATE The only other examples I have seen of this type of ashtray actually refer to the Unknown Soldiers, so this example is slightly unusual. It is in excellent overall condition with just a slight dent to the lower edge of the ashtray, that I think could be straightened out. Some history of the Menin Gate. The Menin Gate is one of four memorials to the missing in Belgian Flanders which cover the area known as the Ypres Salient. Broadly speaking, the Salient stretched from Langemarck in the north to the northern edge in Ploegsteert Wood in the south, but it varied in area and shape throughout the war. The Salient was formed during the First Battle of Ypres in October and November 1914, when a small British Expeditionary Force succeeded in securing the town before the onset of winter, pushing the German forces back to the Passchendaele Ridge. The Second Battle of Ypres began in April 1915 when the Germans released poison gas into the Allied lines north of Ypres. This was the first-time gas had been used by either side and the violence of the attack forced an Allied withdrawal and a shortening of the line of defence. There was little more significant activity on this front until 1917, when in the Third Battle of Ypres an offensive was mounted by Commonwealth forces to divert German attention from a weakened French front further south. The initial attempt in June to dislodge the Germans from the Messines Ridge was a complete success, but the main assault north-eastward, which began at the end of July, quickly became a dogged struggle against determined opposition and the rapidly deteriorating weather. The campaign finally came to a close in November with the capture of Passchendaele. The German offensive of March 1918 met with some initial success, but was eventually checked and repulsed in a combined effort by the Allies in September. The battles of the Ypres Salient claimed many lives on both sides and it quickly became clear that the commemoration of members of the Commonwealth forces with no known grave would have to be divided between several different sites. The site of the Menin Gate was chosen because of the hundreds of thousands of men who passed through it on their way to the battlefields. It commemorates casualties from the forces of Australia, Canada, India, South Africa and United Kingdom who died in the Salient. In the case of United Kingdom casualties, only those prior 16 August 1917 (with some exceptions). United Kingdom and New Zealand servicemen who died after that date are named on the memorial at Tyne Cot, a site which marks the furthest point reached by Commonwealth forces in Belgium until nearly the end of the war. New Zealand casualties that died prior to 16 August 1917 are commemorated on memorials at Buttes New British Cemetery and Messines Ridge British Cemetery. The YPRES (MENIN GATE) MEMORIAL now bears the names of more than 54,000 officers and men whose graves are not known. The memorial, designed by Sir Reginald Blomfield with sculpture by Sir William Reid-Dick, was unveiled by Lord Plumer on 24 July 1927. The ashtray measures 4.2” (10.5cm) by 3.2” (8cm) and weighs 190g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

WW1 Teak Barrel Ashtray from H.M.S. CHAMPION 1915 Here on offer is a GENUINE piece of teak wood from H.M.S. CHAMPION. made into a slightly sloping sided round Ashtray. The beautifully made Ashtray measures 3.5” (9cm) diameter at its widest point by 1.75” (4.5cm) high. It weighs 148g. It has a quality chrome plated plaque pinned to the front, which reads: FROM THE TEAK OF H.M.S. CHAMPION Some history relating to this great ship follows: HMS CHAMPION Eight light cruisers were ordered for the Royal Navy in the 1913 budget. The six ships of the Caroline class used conventional direct-drive turbine engines but two, Champion and Calliope, had experimental engine designs using geared reduction to match optimum working speeds of turbines and propellers. Built by Hawthron Leslie and Company at Tynside, England, Champion was laid down on 9 March 1914, launched on 29 May 1915, and completed in December 1915. Champion was commissioned into service in the Royal Navy on 20 December 1915. She was assigned to the Grand Fleet upon completion, serving as the leader of the 13th Destroyer Flotilla through World War I and until early 1919. She fought in the Battle of Jutland on 31 May-1 June 1916, during which she also was the flagship of Commodore (D), the senior commander of the fleet\'s destroyers. Champion briefly served in the 2nd Light Cruiser Squadron during 1919. She then was attached to the Royal Navy Torpedo School, HMS Vernon, from 1919 to 1924, undergoing a refit in 1923. She was decommissioned and placed under dockyard control at Portsmouth in October 1924. In May 1925, Champion was re-commissioned to serve as Gunnery Firing Ship. She was attached to the Signal School in 1928, and was used as a test bed for the Royal Navy\'s first remote power control (RPC) gunnery systems that year. She was decommissioned in December 1933 and placed under dockyard control. Champion was sold on 28 July 1934 to Metal Industries of Rosyth, Scotland, for scrapping. The Ashtray is in EXCELLENT original condition. A great piece of British Naval Shipping memorabilia! Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

WW1 Teak Barrel Match Holder from H.M.S. Champion 1915 Here on offer is a genuine piece of teak wood from H.M.S. CHAMPION made into a ribbed barrel shaped match holder. It has a quality chrome plated plaque pinned to the front, which reads: FROM THE TEAK OF H.M.S. CHAMPION The barrel measures 2.1” (5.4cm) diameter at its widest point by 2.25” (5.7cm) high. It weighs 51g. Some history relating to this great ship follows: HMS CHAMPION Eight light cruisers were ordered for the Royal Navy in the 1913 budget. The six ships of the Caroline class used conventional direct-drive turbine engines but two, Champion and Calliope, had experimental engine designs using geared reduction to match optimum working speeds of turbines and propellers. Built by Hawthorn Leslie and Company at Tyneside, England, Champion was laid down on 9 March 1914, launched on 29 May 1915, and completed in December 1915. Champion was commissioned into service in the Royal Navy on 20 December 1915. She was assigned to the Grand Fleet upon completion, serving as the leader of the 13th Destroyer Flotilla through World War I and until early 1919. She fought in the Battle of Jutland on 31 May-1 June 1916, during which she also was the flagship of Commodore, the senior commander of the fleet\'s destroyers. Champion briefly served in the 2nd Light Cruiser Squadron during 1919. She then was attached to the Royal Navy Torpedo School, HMS Vernon, from 1919 to 1924, undergoing a refit in 1923. She was decommissioned and placed under dockyard control at Portsmouth in October 1924. In May 1925, Champion was re-commissioned to serve as Gunnery Firing Ship. She was attached to the Signal School in 1928, and was used as a test bed for the Royal Navy\'s first remote power control (RPC) gunnery systems that year. She was decommissioned in December 1933 and placed under dockyard control. Champion was sold on 28 July 1934 to Metal Industries of Rosyth, Scotland, for scrapping. The match holder is in excellent original condition. A great piece of British Naval Shipping memorabilia. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition. Please note: The postage charges quoted are for, tracked UK postage. The international postage is shown for shipping to the USA. Shipping to Europe should be less, so please ask for an accurate price for your country. Please ask me if you would like me to look at cheaper delivery services other than via Royal Mail. Many thanks for taking the time to look.

WW1 Teak Barrel Match Holder made from H.M.S. Iron Duke – Jellicoe’s Flagship - Jutland 1916 Here on offer is a genuine piece of teak wood from: HMS IRON DUKE It has been made into a ribbed barrel shaped match holder. The beautifully made barrel measures 5.3cm (2.1”) diameter at its widest point by 5.5cm (2.2”) high. It weighs 40g. It has a quality brass plaque pinned to the front, which reads: FROM THE TEAK OF HMS IRON DUKE ADMIRAL JELLICOE’S FLAG SHIP JUTLAND 1916 Some history relating to this great ship follows: HMS Iron Duke was a battleship of the Royal Navy, the lead ship of class, named in honour of Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington. She served as the flagship of the Grand Fleet during the First World War, including at the Battle of Jutland. For the majority of the Great War, she was based with the rest of the Grand Fleet at Scapa Flow in Scotland. Iron Duke was launched on 12 October 1912 at Portsmouth, England, the first of her class. After commissioning, she joined the Home Fleet as the flagship of Admiral Sir George Callaghan. Shortly before the beginning of hostilities, Callaghan was relieved by Admiral Sir John Jellicoe, who made Iron Duke the flagship of the newly organized Grand Fleet. Her only major combat service during the First World War came in the Battle of Jutland on 31 May 1916, where she served in the Fourth Battle Squadron. She delivered a number of significant shell hits on the German battleship SMS Konig, at the point when the two main fleets collided. She later became the flagship for a short time of Admiral Sir David Beatty when he assumed command of the Grand Fleet in late 1916, although he soon moved his flag to Queen Elizabeth. After the war, she was transferred to the Mediterranean Fleet, where she again served as flagship, this time for Admiral Sir John de Robeck. She served with the Mediterranean and Atlantic Fleets until she was paid off in 1929. In 1931, after the London Naval Treaty, Iron Duke was disarmed and she served as a gunnery training vessel. \"B\" and \"Y\" turrets and the torpedo tubes were removed, two 4 in (100 mm) AA guns were mounted and another AA gun was mounted in place of the \"B\" turret. In 1939, another twin 4.5 in (110 mm) turret was mounted at the \"X\" turret. During the Second World War, she was used as a base ship at Scapa Flow, where she became a target for three German bombers and was forced to beach following an air attack in 1939; despite severe damage the ship was patched sufficiently enough to enable her to avoid sinking. She was refloated and saw continued service until the conclusion of hostilities. She was sold in 1946 as scrap, and broken up in Glasgow in 1948. The barrel is in EXCELLENT condition NO cracks. A great piece of WW1 British Naval memorabilia! Please see my pictures for the details of the excellent condition. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thanks for taking the time to look.

WW1 Teak Letter Rack made from H.M.S. Iron Duke – Jellicoe’s Flagship - Jutland 1916 Here on offer is a genuine piece of teak wood from: HMS IRON DUKE It has been made into a Letter Rack, with a beautifully carved image of a two masted galleon in full sail, on the front. It measures 12.7cm (5”) wide by 8.9cm (3.5”) high and is 6cm (2.4”) deep. It weighs 130g. It has a quality brass plaque pinned to the front edge, which reads: FROM THE TEAK OF HMS IRON DUKE ADMIRAL JELLICOE’S FLAG SHIP JUTLAND 1916 Some history relating to this great ship follows: HMS Iron Duke was a battleship of the Royal Navy, the lead ship of class, named in honour of Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington. She served as the flagship of the Grand Fleet during the First World War, including at the Battle of Jutland. For the majority of the Great War, she was based with the rest of the Grand Fleet at Scapa Flow in Scotland. Iron Duke was launched on 12 October 1912 at Portsmouth, England, the first of her class. After commissioning, she joined the Home Fleet as the flagship of Admiral Sir George Callaghan. Shortly before the beginning of hostilities, Callaghan was relieved by Admiral Sir John Jellicoe, who made Iron Duke the flagship of the newly organized Grand Fleet. Her only major combat service during the First World War came in the Battle of Jutland on 31 May 1916, where she served in the Fourth Battle Squadron. She delivered a number of significant shell hits on the German battleship SMS Konig, at the point when the two main fleets collided. She later became the flagship for a short time of Admiral Sir David Beatty when he assumed command of the Grand Fleet in late 1916, although he soon moved his flag to Queen Elizabeth. After the war, she was transferred to the Mediterranean Fleet, where she again served as flagship, this time for Admiral Sir John de Robeck. She served with the Mediterranean and Atlantic Fleets until she was paid off in 1929. In 1931, after the London Naval Treaty, Iron Duke was disarmed and she served as a gunnery training vessel. "B" and "Y" turrets and the torpedo tubes were removed, two 4 in (100 mm) AA guns were mounted and another AA gun was mounted in place of the "B" turret. In 1939, another twin 4.5 in (110 mm) turret was mounted at the "X" turret. During the Second World War, she was used as a base ship at Scapa Flow, where she became a target for three German bombers and was forced to beach following an air attack in 1939; despite severe damage the ship was patched sufficiently enough to enable her to avoid sinking. She was refloated and saw continued service until the conclusion of hostilities. She was sold in 1946 as scrap, and broken up in Glasgow in 1948. The Letter Rack is in excellent condition, no repairs. There is a slightly rough finish to the surface inside the Letter Rack slot, which just shows where the wood has been hand planed when it was originally made. A great piece of WW1 British Naval memorabilia! Please see my pictures for the details of the excellent condition. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thanks for taking the time to look.

WW1 Treen Spill Vase or Penholder made from Teak Wood from HMS Iron Duke – Jellicoe’s Flagship - Jutland 1916 Here on offer is a GENUINE and unusual piece of teak wood from the famous Battleship, HMS Iron Duke that has been made into a treen spill vase or penholder. It measures 12.6cm (5”) wide, 3.5” (8.9cm) high and 1.9” (4.9cm) diameter at the base. It weighs 51g. It has a brass plaque pinned to the front, which reads: FROM THE TEAK OF HMS IRON DUKE ADMIRAL JELLICOE’S FLAG SHIP JUTLAND 1916 Some history relating to this great ship follows: HMS Iron Duke was a battleship of the Royal Navy, the lead ship of her class, named in honour of Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington. She served as the flagship of the Grand Fleet during the First World War, including at the Battle of Jutland. For the majority of the Great War, she was based with the rest of the Grand Fleet at Scapa Flow in Scotland. Iron Duke was launched on 12 October 1912 at Portsmouth, England, the first of her class. After commissioning, she joined the Home Fleet as the flagship of Admiral Sir George Callaghan. Shortly before the beginning of hostilities, Callaghan was relieved by Admiral Sir John Jellicoe, who made Iron Duke the flagship of the newly organized Grand Fleet. Her only major combat service during the First World War came in the Battle of Jutland on 31 May 1916, where she served in the Fourth Battle Squadron. She delivered a number of significant shell hits on the German battleship SMS König, at the point when the two main fleets collided. She later became the flagship for a short time of Admiral Sir David Beatty when he assumed command of the Grand Fleet in late 1916, although he soon moved his flag to Queen Elizabeth. After the war, she was transferred to the Mediterranean Fleet, where she again served as flagship, this time for Admiral Sir John de Robeck. She served with the Mediterranean and Atlantic Fleets until she was paid off in 1929. In 1931, after the London Naval Treaty, Iron Duke was disarmed and she served as a gunnery training vessel. \"B\" and \"Y\" turrets and the torpedo tubes were removed, two 4 in (100 mm) AA guns were mounted and another AA gun was mounted in place of the \"B\" turret. In 1939, another twin 4.5 in (110 mm) turret was mounted at the \"X\" turret. During the Second World War, she was used as a base ship at Scapa Flow, where she became a target for three German bombers and was forced to beach following an air attack in 1939; despite severe damage the ship was patched sufficiently enough to enable her to avoid sinking. She was refloated and saw continued service until the conclusion of hostilities. She was sold in 1946 as scrap, and broken up in Glasgow in 1948. The item is in EXCELLENT condition no chips or cracks. A great piece of WW1 British Naval memorabilia! Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

WW1 Trench Art Brass Dish “For Dad” with Cornish Crest from a Soldier - W. Howard - Oct 31st 1917 Here on offer is a WW1 Trench Art brass dish embossed with the Cornish crest and the words FOR DAD that you can just make out above the crest. On the back it is engraved with the soldier’s name and a date: W. HOWARD Oct 31st 1917 This small brass dish has a crimped wavey edge and now shows usage wear to the Cornish crest in the centre. It measures 5” (12.8cm) diameter and weighs 92g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

WW1 Trench Art Brass Letter Opener with a Beautiful Layered Section Handle Here on offer is a WW1 period trench art brass letter opener with a stunning layered handle. The scimitar shaped brass 4.1” blade it etched on one side with “THE GREAT WAR” and on the other, “1914 – 1918”. There is a small oval shaped brass crossguard that connects to the brass ferrule. What is special about this letter opener is the beautiful layered squared shaped handle. It seems to have been made from tapered sections of dark red Bakelite and a yellowish clear celluloid with thin brass divider plates. These are all securely held in place by a hexagonal domed nut shaped pommel, that fits onto the tang of the blade. It is in excellent condition with just some minor age patina to the brass metal. This really is an impressive and unusual piece of WW1 trench art. The measures 4.1” (10.5cm) long and its total length is 6.75” (17.2cm). It weighs 50g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thanks for taking the time to look.

WW1 Trench Art Dish made from 77mm German Artillery Shell with French Silver Franc Coin Here on offer is a beautiful WW1 Trench Art Dish that has been made from the base of a WW1 German 77mm artillery shell case. A silver French Franc coin (slightly worn) has been skilfully fitted on the inside, to cover the hole left by removing the percussion cap. The top of the dish has been carefully worked into a curved rim, with a couple of light usage dents to the edge. The base has a nice set of German manufacturer and inspection stamps. The “HL” refers to the brass supplier Haniel Luege of Dusseldof with the “25” being the inspection mark. The “St” means the case was “Strengthened” and I think the “83” is the batch number. The “G” refers to the manufacturer, who I can’t find a reference to and “MAI 1917” means made in May 1917. It measures 3.6” (9cm) diameter at the rim of the base and is 1” (2.5cm) high. It weighs 358g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

WW1 Trench Art Double ‘Bullet’ Chrome Plated Sweetheart Brooch with French 50c Coin 1916 Here on offer is an unusual WW1 Trench Art double ‘Bullet’ chrome plated sweetheart brooch with French 50c coin, dated 1916. Two WW1 bullets, which look to be English, have been soldered together, then a 50c French coin has been soldered to the front and a strong fixing pin fitted to the back. You can just see the date on the reverse of the coin, which is 1916. The brooch is in great condition with just some minor It measures 2.2” (5.5cm) wide and about 0.3” (7mm) diameter. It weighs 8g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched.

WW1 Trench Art Small Wooden Clog Shoe Puzzle Snuffbox – Royal Munster Fusiliers 1914 Here on offer is lovely WW1 Trench Art small wooden clog shoe ‘puzzle’ snuffbox relating to the Royal Munster Fusiliers and dated to 1914. It probably relates to the famous battle at Étreux in 1914, when the 2nd Battalion was nearly wiped out! The top of the clog has been hand carved with the words: MUNSTER 1914 The box is opened by swivelling the back section to the right, then slide the top section back, then swivel it to the right or left. The Royal Munster Fusiliers was a regular infantry Regiment of the British Army. One of eight Irish Regiments raised largely in Ireland, it had its home depot in Tralee. It was originally formed in 1881 by the amalgamation of two regiments of the former East India Company. It served in India and in WW1 the Great War. Following establishment of the independent Irish Free State in 1922, the five regiments that had their traditional recruiting grounds in the counties of the new state were disbanded. The regiment won three Victoria Crosses in WW1. The regiments' two regular battalions subsequently garrisoned posts across the British Empire before serving in the Boer War (1899-1902) and First World War (1914-18). During the latter, 1st Battalion landed at Cape Helles, Gallipoli (1915) before moving to the Middle East, while 2nd Battalion was almost completely wiped out on two occasions: first at Étreux in September 1914 and then on the Somme during the German Spring Offensive of 1918. The snuffbox measures 3.9” (10cm) long and 1.5” (3.8cm) wide at its widest point. It weighs 29g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

WW1 Trench Art Wine-Champagne Coasters made from 4.5” Howitzer Shell Cases Here on offer are a fine pair of WW1 “trench art” wine/champagne coasters that have been made from British WW1 4.5 inch Howitzer shell cases. Both shell cases have been fitted with an ornate scalloped shaped brass outer rim and three brass lion’s feet, making these a very attractive pair. I was sold them as “wine/champagne coasters” and as you can see in one of my photos, they do actually fulfil that function, albeit with larger wine bottles or champagne style bottles that have a larger recess in their base. Wine is NOT included!! On the base of the shell, they are both dated 1916 and are stamped 4.5 HOW R I along with many other British ordnance markings. The Ordnance QF 4.5-inch howitzer was the standard British field (or ‘light’) howitzer of the WW1 era. It replaced the BL 5-inch howitzer and equipped some 25% of the field artillery. It entered service in 1910 and remained in service through the interwar period and was last used in the field by British forces in early 1942. It was generally horse drawn until mechanisation in the 1930s. The coasters have a 4.5” (11.4cm) internal diameter and weigh a heavy 1.4Kg each. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Delivery Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

WW1 USCE Nickel Full Hunter Pocket Compass by Taylor of Rochester, NY, circa 1918 Here on offer is WWI Era nickel full hunter USCE ( U.S. Corp of Engineers) compass by Taylor of Rochester, New York, that is in working order. I believe this style of compass was made between 1915a and 1920 by Taylor of Rochester, New York, with a nickel or brass outer case. From what I can make out the back of the case would have been stamped with the letters USCE, but someone has scratched the letters off at some point. I can just make out four letters pushing through on the inside of the case but they are really hard to see. The glass over the dial is still crystal clear and undamaged. The dial face is marked ‘Taylor’ and has a red jewel bearing on the thick needle pointer. I think the dial NSWE points were painted to once glow in the dark. The hinged case opens and shuts solidly but I can’t check it the brass release mechanism still works. The outer nickel case has minor scratches from wear but no dents or repairs. It outer case measures 1.75” (4.4cm) diameter and it weighs 44.5g Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

WW1 Ypres Menin Gate Memorial Gilt Metal and Enamel Brooch Here on offer is a WW1 Ypres Menin Gate memorial gilt brass and enamel brooch. The brooch depicts a very detailed image, in gilt brass, of the famous Menin Gate at Ypres, Belgium. There are words at the bottom edge: PORTC DE MENIN YPRES Then below the image of the gate is a ribbon with the word YPRES set in dark blue enamel. On the reverse is the original fixing pin and “C” clasp. The Menin Gate commemorates thousands of British, Australian, Indian, Canadian, New Zealand and South African troops who fought in and around the Ypres Salient but have no known grave. In the case of UK and Kiwi soldiers, only those who fell before 16 August 1917 are commemorated on the gate’s names list. Approximately 54,500 names of missing soldiers can be found in the Menin Gate’s memorial hall and adorning its triumphal arch. These names represent a mixture of troops from across the Commonwealth. Speaking at the unveiling, Field Marshal Plumer stated that those in Ypres aren’t truly missing; they are here, noting the arch’s role in keeping their memories alive. The brooch is in excellent condition with no damage to the enamel. It measures 1” (2.5cm) wide by 0.75” (1.9cm) high and weighs 3g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

WW1 Ypres Menin Gate Memorial Souvenir Desk Ornament 1914 - 1918 It consists of a cast bronze type metal miniature copy of the famous Menin Gate at Ypres, Belgium. There are words and dates around the bottom edge: MENIN GATE MEMORIAL YPRES 1914 1918 It is mounted on a rectangular wooden oak base that has a small oval plaque pinned to the front, with the word: SOUVENIR The Menin Gate commemorates thousands of British, Australian, Indian, Canadian, New Zealand and South African troops who fought in and around the Ypres Salient but have no known grave. In the case of UK and Kiwi soldiers, only those who fell before 16 August 1917 are commemorated on the gate’s names list. Approximately 54,500 names of missing soldiers can be found in the Menin Gate’s memorial hall and adorning its triumphal arch. These names represent a mixture of troops from across the Commonwealth. Speaking at the unveiling, Field Marshal Plumer stated that those in Ypres aren’t truly missing; they are here, noting the arch’s role in keeping their memories alive. It is in excellent condition and retains a lot of its original detailing. The base measures 4.5” (11.5cm) by 2” (5cm) and the whole piece is 3” (7.7cm) high. It weighs 370g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

WW1 \'Cheeky\' Heart Shaped Metal Trench Art Flanders Souvenir Trinket Tray Here on offer is an original WW1 'Cheeky' heart shaped, cast metal Trench Art Tray, from Flanders. On the front it shows a British Officer walking with a Belgium lady who is in traditional dress, with the classic large bow shaped headdress. There is also a Belgium windmill in the background. On the reverse it shows a scene of the back of the lady and officer, he is cheekily pinching the bottom of the lady under her skirt! These souvenirs where made to be sold to the serving soldiers in the Flanders area. Flanders Fields was a common English name of the WW1 battlefields in an area straddling the Belgian provinces of West Flanders and East Flanders as well as the French department of Nord-Pas-de-Calais, part of which makes up the area known as French Flanders. The tray seems to be cast from aluminium or a light alloy and has a lovely dark aged patina to its finish. It measures 4.3” (11cm) long and 3.25” (8.3cm) wide. It weighs 82g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

WW1 – The Edmonton Green Committee (London) – Wounded Soldiers’ Fund - Metal and Celluloid Matchbox Cover Here on offer is an early WW1 metal and celluloid matchbox cover, from The Edmonton Green Committee (London), in aid of the Wounded Soldiers’ Fund, 1914 – 1915. The front depicts the framed words: From The Edmonton Green Committee In aid of the Wounded Soldiers’ Fund Then it also lists the names of the leading members, president, etc… Along the spine it reads: Souvenir of the GREAT WAR 1914 – 1915 Then on the back are the grouped flaps of the WW1 allied countries, such as France, Japan etc The whole matchbox cover is coated in a clear celluloid to protect the images. There is no damage to the celluloid as such, just some foxing/staining near the edges. The matchbox cover measures 2.4” (6cm) high by 1.6” (4cm) wide and is 0.9” (2.3cm) deep. It weighs 22g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thank you for taking the time to look.

WW1 – White China 1914-1919 Peace Mug - Liberty Justice Truth Honour with an Interesting Crest and Signature of a Mayor Here on offer is a WW1 white china 1914-1919 Peace Mug - Liberty Justice Truth Honour with an interesting crest and signature of a Mayor? The white bodied china mug has an applied transfer depicting Britannia and the flags of the Allies with a Dove of Peace and the words “Liberty, Justice, Truth, Honour” in a ribbon at the bottom. The shield transfer on the other side contains the famous Sir David Beattys Historic Signal: “The German flag is to be hauled down at Sunset today, and is not to be hoisted again with permission”. Nov. 21st 1918 Below the shield are the words: War Declared against Germany, August 4th 1914. General Armistice signed Nov. 11th 1918. Peace Signed June 28th 1919. Then interestingly on this mug, between these two transfers in another one of a family crest with OMINA BONA BONIS and the facsimile signature of: E Saunders Mayor I can’t trace this family crest or the Mayor, but clearly it was a special and possibly unique piece? The mug is in excellent condition with no cracks that I can see, just age cracking to the glaze finish and a pin head chip out of the edge of the gilt rim. There is no maker mark, just a gilt X on the base. It measures 3” (7.7cm) tall and is about 3” (7.7cm) diameter. It weighs 215g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

WW1 ‘BANK IN THE TANK’ Ceramic Moneybox in the shape of a Mark IV British Tank Here on offer is rare example of a genuine WW1 ceramic money box created in the shape of a Mark IV British Tank. I believe these novelty money boxes where linked to the Government War Savings initiative, following the employment and success of the British Tanks on the Western Front. This great example has the slogan ‘BANK IN THE TANK’ in raised black letters on both sides and the slot for the coins is on the top of one of the side turrets. It is in great condition for its age with some hairline cracks as shown in my pictures. This is a rare find as most of these where actually smashed to retrieve the coins inside, as they didn’t have a removable bung to extract the money. A point to note is that Wartime Britain have recently re-issued a limited number of these in a dark green colour to commemorate 100 years since the start of the World War One. The Tank Money Box measures 6.5” (16.5cm) long by 3.25” (8.3cm) wide and 3.25” (8.3cm) high. It weighs 240g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Delivery Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

WW1 ‘Welcome Home’ Hand Made Crochet Knitted Tea Cosy – Woman’s Own Magazine Pattern c1916 Here on offer is a wonderful WW1 period crochet knitted “WELCOME HOME” Navy related Tea Cosy. I believe these patriotic pieces where actually hand made from patterns that where published in the “Woman’s Own” Magazine around 1916. The front and back have the same design, with the slogan “UNITED” at the top and \"WELCOME HOME\" at the bottom and above it is a Navy Battleship framed by British and French flags and an anchors in the bottom corners. The \"WELCOME HOME\" slogan is really touching, because presumably it was made in anticipation of a sailor coming home on leave, or at the end of the war. The WOMAN”S OWN Magazines dido have quite a few patterns for garments for the armed forces, mainly knitting patterns, but there are probably more patterns for decorative bits of crochet (doyleys, fancy edgings, and so on). The Cosy measures 11” (28cm) high and 14” (35.5cm) wide. It weighs 65g. The Tea Cosy is in excellent condition, no damage that I can see and in very clean unused condition. A rare find that makes a great WW1 display piece. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

WW2 - 4” Naval Shell - Bottle Holder -“Coal Scuttle” Presented to the Cardigan Arms Pub - Moulton 1944 Hear on offer is an unusual WW2 “trench art” presentation bottle holder, that looks like a “coal scuttle”, made from 4” Naval artillery shells. The coal shuttle has been really well made and includes a swivel handle. The whole piece has then been chrome plated and has the following dedication inscribed on the front: 4” NAVAL SHELL PRESENTED TO “THE CARDIGAN ARMS” IN MEMORY OF THE MEN OF MOULTON WHO FOUGHT AND DIED IN WORLD WAR II There is still a pub called the “Cardigan Arms” in Moulton, Northampton, England, which could well be the pub that it was presented too? On the base of the main shell are a number of British military ordnance marks, such as: 4in Mk5 IV XII & XIX GUNS FA (crows foot mark) LV LOT 221 LCC N 1944 It is in excellent condition with just some slight thinning of the plating in a couple of areas. The main section measures 10.4” (26.5cm) long and the whole piece weighs a very heavy 3.3Kg. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thank you for taking the time to look.

WW2 1945 Belgium XXX Corps ALAMEIN CUXHAVEN Bronze Medal Commemorating Final Advance into Germany with Box Here on offer is a WW2 1945 Belgium XXX Corps ALAMEIN CUXHAVEN bronze medal commemorating final advance into Germany with its original round box. On the obverse, it depicts the rampant boar insignia of the XXX Corps, with the Headquarters 1st Army Group (later Headquarters British Army of the Rhine) insignia above, the 1st Canadian Armoured Brigade insignia to the left of the boar and the British Army of the Rhine insignia to the right. Around the inner edge it is inscribed \"XXX CORPS\" and \"ALAMEIN CUXHAVEN\". On the reverse it is inscribed with: \"1944-1945 NORMANDY / MOUNT PINCON / CROSSING OF THE SEINE / BRUSSELS AND ANTWERP / THE ADVANCE TO ARNHEM / THE ARDENNES / THE REICHSWALD / CROSSING OF THE RHINE / FINAL ADVANCE INTO GERMANY\", all set within an open-ended wreath of olive leaves. The medal is in excellent condition, no edge marks and has a nice age patina to the bronze finish. It comes with its original round lidded box that has the Brussels retailer’s details on the top. The medal measures 1.97” (50.1mm) diameter and weighs 40.5g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thank you for taking the time to look.

WW2 2nd Battalion Royal Berkshire Regiment Brass Trench Art Paperweight linked to the 19th Indian Infantry Division Burma Here on offer is a Rare WW2, 2nd Battalion Royal Berkshire Regiment Brass Trench Art Paperweight, linked to the 19th Indian Infantry Division Burma. This came with a Royal Berkshire Slouch Hat associated with the 91th Indian Infantry Division, which is listed under item number 50195 on my web site. The 2nd Battalion Berkshire Regiment fought in Burma with the 19th Indian Infantry Division from 1941 to 1945. A memorial plaque was donated after WW2 and was erected in honour of the 2nd Battalion and stands at the entrance to a pagoda near the top of Mandalay Hill. It Reads: Erected to commemorate the fierce fighting in the clearance and final capture of Mandalay Hill by the 2nd Btn, Royal Berkshire Regiment. March 10th to 12th 1945. The 19th Indian Infantry Division was raised in Secunderabad, India in October 1941 during WW2 and became part of Southern Army, which was mainly concerned with defense against a possible seaborne invasion by the Japanese. The division\'s successes were due to its fitness and high morale. Not having been stationed in the unhealthy mountains on the Indian/Burmese border in 1943, nor fought during the battles in 1944, it had a high proportion of pre-war regular soldiers among its Officers and senior NCO’s. The 19th Indian Division was occasionally referred to as the \"Dagger Division\", from its divisional sign, which was a hand thrusting a dagger overhand, in yellow on a red background. The Trench Art brass Paperweight has been skilfully made to reflect the insignia of the 19th Indian Division, the “hand trusting a dagger overhand”. The brass Paperweight is in excellent condition and retains a really nice aged patina to the brass finish. There are no markings that I can see on it, just the screws on the base to hold the arm and dagger to the brass plate. If the Slouch Hat and Paperweight where purchased together, I could move slightly on the combined price and postage. It measures 4.6” (11.6cm) wide, 2.6” (6.6cm) deep and 2.75” (7cm) high. It weighs 283g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

WW2 2nd Pattern \'All Black\' B2 FS Fighting Knife with Early Version of the Leather Sheath Here on offer is an excellent example of a WW2 British 2nd Pattern B2 (Fairbairn Sykes) FS Fighting Knife, that I am sure was made by Wilkinson Sword 2nd Pattern Fairbairn Sykes \'FS\' Fighting Knives were introduced in 1941 and where produced in a number of variations to their finish, partial bright, partial black and all black. This version is the ‘all black’ version, as intended for use in combat, minimising any unwanted reflections. I believe this 2nd pattern FS fighting knife was issued during WW2, with its ‘B2’ inspection mark and the (War Department) ‘WD Broad Arrow’ designation. The knife has blackened brass 2nd pattern hilt, with a knurled grip. It doses show some loss of the blackening finish to the front and back of the grip, as seen on examples that have seen combat use. The top of the oval shaped blackened steel cross guard is stamped with a clear War Department inspection mark \'B2\' and WD broad arrow designation. It has a near mint double-edged blued steel blade with medial ridge. It retains 99% of the blueing to the blade, with just a minor wear loss near the tip. The edges are sharp and show very light evidence of sharpening for combat use. It is complete with a near mint early style dark brown sheath with external blued brass chape. Apparently on the early issued sheaths the blued chape had a square tip as fitted to this example. The chape is held in place by a large metal staple on the reverse. The leather on the sheath is in near mint condition with very minor usage marks to the finish. At the top it has lost its original elastic retainer and just the stitched edges remain attached to the belt flap. On the reverse, it still retains its two original and unused horizontal leather tabs or ‘wings’. This knife is near mint example of a genuine WW2 period knife and it comes from my private collection of FS Knifes. The blade measures 6.76” (17.3cm) long and the knife is 11.74” (29.7cm) in total length. It weighs 260g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

WW2 Allied Forces Matchbox Cover with Roosevelt, Churchill and Stalin Here on offer is a WW2 allied forces matchbox cover that depicts Roosevelt, Churchill and Stalin on one side and the Allied flags on the other. The spine has words: "Our Deepest Gratitude and Admiration to the Allies who stood United in Defeating the Greatest Tyrant in History" along with British Made and Copyright It is made of tin, with a covering of clear celluloid. The front edges shows signs of light rust as does the inside surface. I have left the empty wooden “Prestige” matchbox inside the cover, as that is how I found it. The cover measures 2.25” (5.7cm) wide, 1.5” (3.8cm) high and 0.9” (2.4cm) thick. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched.

WW2 Allied Land Mine Detection & Removal Modified Machete with Leather Scabbard by ROBCO Ltd, Montreal 1944 Here on offer is an unusual, shortened WW2 military machete that I am told was used for land mine detection and removal? The blade has been expertly shortened to 9.75” and the tip now has a semicircular edge, with a slight central point. The cutting edge is still sharp and the blade now has light pitting and greying to the finish. There are no visible makers or miliary markings on the blade, that I can see. The grip is unusual, being made from two shaped wooden grip slabs, that are fitted securely to the blade tang by three large steel rivets. The original thick brown leather scabbard has also been shortened and the tip finished with a shaped metal edge. The leather is in great condition, with just some slight surface cracking to the front and sides. The remaining original stitching and rivets are still in place. It also still has the original grip retaining strap in place, but the leather is in fragile condition and the metal stud has been lost to time. On the front of the large belt loop, it is stamped with the makers details: ROBCO LTD MONTREAL 1944 This is a great opportunity to add an unusual and possibly unique British WW2 machete to your collection. The machete measures 15.75” (40cm) long and has a 9.75” (24.8cm) blade. With the scabbard, it weighs 600g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition that complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

WW2 Aluminium Hand Made Trench Art Pocket Petrol Lighter – Floral Engraving Here on offer is a fine example of a WW2 period aluminium trench art pocket petrol lighter. It appears to be made from aircraft grade aluminium, probably a downed WW2 aircraft? The engraving is the same type as I have seen on Italian POW made cigarette cases, such as my items 50355 and 50381. On the front and back it has been hand engraved with a floral image and there is even a engraved leaf on the back edge. The lighter’s frame is made from a sold piece of aluminium with rounded edges and hinged lid cover. The aluminium base is held in place by two retaining screws. All the metal parts are finely machined together and fit so well together, you can’t feel the joins! The lid hinges open to reveal the original lighter wick, and the flint wheel still spins but I have removed the flint to comply with shipping regulations At the bottom is a large brass screw that allows access so the lighter so it can be refuelled. There is no lighter fuel (petrol) in the lighter, to also meet shipping regulations. The lighter is in excellent condition and will make an impressive and unique addition to any lighter collection. It measures 1.4” (3.5cm) wide, 1.8” (4.7cm) high and 0.4” (1.1cm) thick. It weighs 40g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thanks for taking the time to look.

WW2 Aluminium Italian POW Trench Art Pocket Petrol Lighter – ASMARA 1945 Here on offer is a fine example of a WW2 period aluminium trench art pocket petrol lighter, possibly a late Italian POW piece? It appears to be made from aircraft grade aluminium, probably a downed WW2 aircraft? The engraving is the same type as I have seen on Italian POW made cigarette cases, such as my items 50355 and 50381. There where a large number of British run POW camps set up across Africa during WW2 and many of the inmates would make items that could be sold or traded to soldiers for food etc. On the front it has the design of a palm tree and native hut and the inscription: ASMARA 1945 ASMARA is the, capital of Eritrea. It is located on the northern tip of the Ethiopian Plateau on the East coast of Africa. The lighter’s frame is made from a sold piece of aluminium with rounded edges and hinged lid cover. The aluminium base is held in place by two retaining screws. All the metal elements and finely machined together, such that you can’t feel the joins! The lid hinges open to reveal the original lighter wick, and the flint wheel still works meaning the lighter is in full working order. At the bottom is a large aluminium screw that still retains its thin buffer washer and access allows the lighter to be refuelled. There is no fuel (petrol) in the lighter, to meet shipping regulations. The lighter is in excellent condition and will make an impressive and unique addition to any lighter collection. I have seen another similar lighter on the internet with similar engraving and the name ASMARA, which is on offer at £160! It measures 1” (2.5cm) wide, 1.9” (4.8cm) high and 0.6” (1.4cm) thick. It weighs 42g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thanks for taking the time to look.

WW2 Aluminium Luftwaffe Officers Sword by F & A Helbig with Luftwaffe Acceptance Stamp and Original Leather Hanger – Unit 260 Here on offer is an original example of an Aluminium Luftwaffe Officers Sword complete with its original leather hanger by the unusual maker, F & A Helbig. I have found out some information about the maker’s, F & A Helbig. Frieda & Alfred Helbig was one of two small makers operating in the city of Steinbach, holding an early manufactures contract in the late 1930's. There are 92 towns named Steinbach. Each one uses a geographical point to distinguish it from the other. In this case it's STEINBACH-GAEFLER. You will may notice in the maker mark, the name Steinbach Kr. M. which is it's county (Kreis Meiningen) Sometime during 1943 most of the men were declared nonessential and drafted so the company simply withered away. F&A Helbig facilities now function as a factory making electrical parts. It’s owners; Frieda and Alfred both died in 1984, thirty-nine years after their company was dissolved and it’s property confiscated by the East German state. The very earliest F&As edged weapons had a LuftMT stamped in the centre of the obverse aspect of the blade. These are fairly rare and as far as I know F&A only electro penned their maker’s marks while all other maker’s stamped them. That's why the marks are so difficult to read! The sword is in untouched condition and the quality aluminium mounts still have a bright finish. The Pommel is in excellent condition, with just some tiny dings to the rim and light scratches on the reverse. The Swastika Sunwheels have a bright gilt finish to them on both sides and the top edge is engraved with the oak leaf pattern. The Grip is made from wood covered with fine quality dark blue Moroccan leather, which is in excellent aged condition. There are rub marks to the leather on both sides, which would almost disappear with some dark blue polish if required. It has two excellent springy silver twisted grip wires set next to each other that are still firmly in place. The sweeping ‘wing’ style crossguard has the finely detailed feathering on the wings and the central Swastika Sunwheels have the same bright gilt finish to them as the Pommel. The front Sunwheel has some light scratches, but overall it is in near mint condition. The plated Blade measures 28.5” (72.5cm) in length and is in excellent near mint condition with just light surface runner marks and some pin prick greying but it is not pitted and may clean up bright? There are also some tiny edge nicks that are hard to see but can be felt it you run your finger along the edges. It has a very faint oval F & A Helbig maker’s trademark, which has the words F & A HELBIG at the top with GAEFLER in the centre and STEINBACH Kr. M. at the bottom of the oval. The blade is also stamped with the official Stick Eagle and “5” Waffenamt stamp. It also still retains its original dark blue leather blade washer. The metal Scabbard is straight and covered with the same high quality dark blue Moroccan leather as the Grip. There are a number of usage dings and scuffs to the leather. There is a darker blue leather section at the top about 1.25” long which is all part of the original leather covering, but it looks to me that the top scabbard mount has been moved up the 1.25” to make the scabbard longer to accommodate the 28.5” blade. Whether this was done in the factory or to replace a damaged scabbard is hard to say, but either way it has been professionally done and the top scabbard section is very firmly in place and the blade fits the scabbard like a glove! The top scabbard mount has a couple of scuffs to the finish and what look like traces of a lacquer finish which has now gone a light brown colour by the throat mount. I am sure this would clean off with some white spirit, but I am leaving it as “untouched” condition. Interestingly the top of the scabbard throat has ben hand engraved with the numbers “260” which may have been the owners Luftwaffe Unit or Training School? The lower scabbard mount is in excellent condition with just some light surface scuffs. The four scabbard screws are still in place. Still attached is the original dark blue leather crescent hanger with its metal clip loop at the top. Some of the blue finish has worn off but again could be coloured in with just some dark blue polish if required. This is an excellent genuine and sort after aluminium sword by an unusual and rare maker, that is in untouched condition. The Sword in the scabbard measures a total of 36.2” (91.7cm) long and weighs 760g. As this is a large and heavy item, UK postage will be £12 via Parcel Force but please contact me via email for the best international postage charge for your specific country. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

WW2 Aluminium Trench Art Pocket Petrol Lighter – GREECE Here on offer is a great example of a WW2 period aluminium trench art pocket petrol lighter. It appears to be made from aircraft grade aluminium, probably by interned POW’s from downed WW2 aircraft metal? On the front it has the engraved image of the famous ancient Greek building, the Parthenon and the Greek inscription: Ελλάς which translates as GREECE in English. The lighter’s frame is made from a sold piece of aluminium with rounded edges and hinged lid cover. All the metal elements and finely machined together, such that you can’t feel the joins! The lid hinges open to reveal the original lighter wick, and the flint wheel still turns, but the flint has been removed to meet shipping regulations. At the bottom is a large aluminium screw that allows access to the lighter to be refuelled. There is no lighter fuel (petrol) in the lighter, to also meet shipping regulations. The lighter is in excellent condition and will make an impressive and unique addition to any lighter collection. It measures 1.25” (3.1cm) wide, 1.6” (4.2cm) high and 0.5” (1.2cm) thick. It weighs 36g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thanks for taking the time to look.

WW2 Anti Nazi Propaganda Miniature China Potty Ashtray Here on offer a great example of a WW2 period anti Nazi Propaganda white china miniature “potty” ashtray. This is a larger version than you normally see and inside it has a transfer printed image of Hitler waving his fist in front of a Swastika. Inside the top of the rim is the catch phrase from the famous film of the time, “WHAT WOULD YOU DO CHUMS?”. On the front it has the words “Ash Tray” to the front and MADE IN ENGLAND on the base. The potty is in great condition, no chips just a lot of crazing to the finish consistent with age and use. It measures 4.25” (10.7cm) diameter at the top and is 2.6” (6.5cm) high. It weighs 220g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thank you for taking the time to look.

WW2 Army Trench Whistle by J Hudson & Co. Birmingham with Long Expanding Chain Lanyard 1945 Here on offer is an original WW2 Army Trench Whistle, by J Hudson & Co of Birmingham, still with its long metal ‘expanding’ chain lanyard. The nickel silver metal whistle is in excellent undamaged and full working condition. The front is stamped with the maker’s name and the British Military “Crows Foot Mark” and the date 1945. J.HUDSON & Co. BIRMINGHAM 1945 Attached to the ring via a swivel lobster claw catch, is long metal chain lanyard and button loop that would allow the whistle to be attached securely to the Officer’s tunic. The unusual expanding chain has small internal springs that allow it to stretch to 21” (53.3) when pulled. At rest is measures 17.5” (44.5cm) from the swivel lobster catch to the top of the button hole loop. Stamped on the chain are the letters E.P.N.C. and a British Patent No. 13212, along with the words MADE IN ENGLAND. The metal shows some tarnishing and the strap has some age wear, but no splits or repairs. The whistle measures 3.25” (8.3cm) long to the top of the ring and 0.7” (1.7cm) diameter. It weighs 44.8g with the chain. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

WW2 Bakelite and Chrome Sweetheart Brooch with Photo of Soldier from The Wiltshire Regiment Here on offer is a fine example of a WW2 Bakelite and chrome sweetheart brooch, inset with a black and white photo of a soldier from The Wiltshire Regiment. The square shaped Bakelite pendant section has a brown marbled finish and is in excellent undamaged condition. The chrome plated top bar is in excellent condition and retains its original fixing pin and “C” clasp. The front has a small chrome edged, circular black and white photo that is covered in a clear plastic cover. The photo appears to be a British soldier from The Wiltshire Regiment in profile, wearing his service beret, with a Wiltshire Regiment cap badge. It measures 1.75” (4.4cm) long including the top bar and the Bakelite pendant measures 0.9” (2.3cm) square and weighs 4.2g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

WW2 Bakelite Pendant with Photo of a British Soldier and Silver-Plated Chain Here on offer is a fine example of a WW2 Bakelite round pendant, inset with a black and white photo of a British soldier wearing is military beret. The round Bakelite pendant section has a grey marbled finish and is in excellent undamaged condition. It comes with a thin silver-plated chain that has a maker’s name “CHAPADO J G” on one of the oval links near the catch. The chain is 20” (50.8cm) long, end to end and the Bakelite pendant measures 1.1” (2.7cm) diameter. It weighs 5.4g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

WW2 British 20mm Brass Cannon Shell Case 1941 made by Raleigh Cycle Co., Carlton, Nottingham Here on offer is a WW2 British 20mm brass cannon shell brass case 1941 made by Raleigh Cycle Co., Carlton, Nottingham. I believe that these 20mm cannon cartridges were used by the RAF in various fighter aircraft during WWII. This is a great example, in excellent condition and the brass now has a great patina to the finish. The headstamp is stamped: 1941 20MM R C The manufactures letters “R C” stand for the Raleigh Cycle Co., of Carlton, Nottingham. The case measures 4.3” (10.9cm) long and weighs 96g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

WW2 British Army Folding Utility Knife by J. Rodgers & Sons - Dated 1943 Here on offer is a great example a WW2 British Army Folding Knife made by J. Rodgers & Sons, Sheffield. The Utility Knife has four functions, which are a main blade, can opener, spike and flat screwdriver blade. All the main components are made of steel, which shows some light overall age darkening and pitting. The main steel blade shows signs of being sharpened and has the makers name and address stamped on one side of the ricasso: J. Rodgers & Sons 6 Norfolk St Sheffield England On the other side the ricasso is stamped with a Maltese cross and a 6-pointed star. The steel can opener is in excellent condition and is stamped with the British Army broad arrow mark along with the date 1943, on the ricasso. The steel spike is in full working condition and is unmarked. The top of the handle has a useful flat steel screwdriver blade set in the centre. The knife side slabs are made from black chequered Bakelite and are in excellent undamaged original condition. It still retains its large steel belt clip/lanyard loop, for attaching to a belt. The knife with all the functions closed measures 4.25” (10.8cm) including the loop and weighs 146g. The blade measures 2.7” (6.9cm), the spike 2.8” (7.2cm) and the can opener 2.5” (6.4cm). Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

WW2 British Brass Petrol Lighter by The Parr Mfg Co. c1940 Here on offer is a WW2 period British brass petrol lighter, by \'\'The Parr Mfg Co.\'\', circa 1940. A lot of these cylindrical style lighters are being offered as WW1 trench lighters? There is a lack of true information about this company and the lighters date of production, but my opinion is the way it has been made with very thin brass, is from a far later period of production. Now apparently, at the beginning of WW2 the British government mandated price controls and initiated a price ceiling for manufacturers to retail cigarette lighters at £1 or less. These became known as “Utility Lighters” or “UL”. The base is impressed with “The Parr Mfg Co.” and the letters “UL”, relating to Utility Lighter. The lighter itself is a brass cylinder construction and it has a vintage feel. It is in working order but is being sold without a flint or any fuel to comply with shipping regulations. This example is in great condition, but does have a couple of light dents to the outer casing and the brass has a nice patina to the finish. It measures 2” (5.3cm) long and 0.6” (1.6cm) thick. It weighs 20g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thanks for taking the time to look.

WW2 British Brass Pocket Petrol Lighter by SEIGNEUR circa 1943 Here on offer is a great example of a WW2 period British brass pocket petrol lighter by SEIGNEUR that dates to 1943. The lighter has been manufactured in England by SEIGNEUR that has been stamped on the bottom edge along with an Rd No. 839372, which dates it to 1943. The main parts of the lighter have been made from brass and the whole outer case has a smooth polished finish. The top lid pulls off to reveal the original lighter wick and flint wheel that still spins, but I have removed the flint to comply with shipping regulations. The main body section fits tightly but does pull out to allow access so the lighter wick pad so it can be refuelled. There is no lighter fuel (petrol) in the lighter, to also meet shipping regulations. The lighter is in excellent used condition and will make a great addition to any lighter collection. It measures 0.9” (2.2cm) wide, 2.25” (5.9cm) high and 0.3” (0.8cm) thick. It weighs 22g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thanks for taking the time to look.

WW2 British Carved Wood Middle East Pattern Commando Knuckle Knife Display - 8th Commando Company Here on offer is an unusual desk display being a small wooden hand carved Middle East pattern Commando knuckle knife, mounted on a wooden base. There is an aluminium plaque attached to the front that reads: 8th COMMANDO. COY. This clearly relates to the British No 8 Commando Company. The Commando was formed on the 23rd June 1940 reaching full strength in September at Burnham on Crouch, Essex. Mostly made up of members of the various Guards Brigades, it became unofficially known as No 8 (Guards) Commando. Training took place with the Commando moving from Largs in Ayrshire to Lamlash on the Isle of Arran. On the 24th October 1940 No 8 Commando and No 3 Commando were reorganised into 2 companies of the 4th Special Service Battalion. The Battalion HQ was at Brightlingsea. A further reorganisation back to the smaller individual Commando units was authorised on the 26th February 1941. However just prior to this on the 31st January/1st February 1941 the Company consisting of No 8 Commando and a few from No 3 Commando became part of Layforce sailing to the Middle East as \'B\' Batallion Layforce. They operated as such until the Commando was disbanded with many of the former members of the Commando moving to units such as the Long Range Desert Group, Special Boat Squadron and L Detachment Special Air Service Regiment. Others went back to their original Guards Regiment. This is a wonderful and unique little display piece for a relatively short-lived Commando Company. The base measures 4.9” (12.3cm) wide by 1.5” (3.8cm) deep and the knife is 2.9” (7.5cm) long. It weighs 110g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched.

WW2 British Chromed Brass “TOMMY” Lighter c1940 Here on offer is a WW2 British chromed brass, “TOMMY” lighter, circa 1940. The front of the lighter is impressed with: TOMMY MADE IN ENGLAND The lighter itself is made of a brass construction that has been chrome plated. The top cover just pulls of the reveal the flint thumb wheel and the bottom cover also just pulls off so it can be fuelled and the you can gain access to the flint. It is in working order but is being sold without a flint or any fuel to comply with shipping regulations. This example is in great condition, has lost some of the chrome plating where the top cover has been removed and replaced. There are also a few shallow usage dents on the top and bottom covers. It measures 2.75” (7cm) long and 1.2” (2.8cm) wide. It weighs 45g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thanks for taking the time to look.

WW2 British Folding Machete with by A.H. Bisby of Sheffield with Original Leather Lanyard dated 1944 Here on offer is an unmodified original WW2 British Folding Machete with by A.H. Bisby of Sheffield with Original Leather Lanyard, dated 1944 In 1942, the Camillus Cutlery Company of New York introduced the U.S. Army’s Camillus Folding Survival Machete. It was initially issued to U.S. aircrew members and was designed to be carried folded in a pack attached to parachutes. The introduction of the American machete served as the inspiration for the production of a British version. The British variant differs from the American one only in the inclusion of a lanyard ring and leather lanyard. This example is in “untouched” condition as a lot of collectors what to find such items. The metal would clean up a lot with some metal polish, but in my opinion, it looks 100% correct just left in this condition. The massive blade has age darkening and pitting on both sides and the single cutting edge shows signs of service sharpening. At the ricasso, it is stamped with the British “broad arrow”, date and maker’s name: 1944 A.H. BISBY & Co Ltd SHEFFIELD The machete’s folding mechanism is operated by a thumb release lever near the cross-guard. The lever is stamped with the number “31”. The very strong mechanism works perfectly and the machete folds up as originally designed. PLEASE BE VERY CAREFUL WHEN FOLDING THE BLADE! The black composite grip plates are in good original condition but one does have some slight “bubbling” to the finish and is stamped with an inspection mark, being the “broad arrow” above the number 7. They are riveted in place. The shape of the grip was not very comfortable and a lot of these machetes have been modified to fit the hand. It is now unusual to find the grips in their original condition. This British version features the correct lanyard ring and retains its scarce original leather lanyard, that is attached with a swivel clip. This example is now missing the black painted metal blade edge protector. The machete OPEN measures about 15.5” (39.4cm) long, when CLOSED measures 11.4” (28.8cm) and the blade measures 10” (25.4cm) long. It weighs a heavy 760g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thanks for taking the time to look.

WW2 British Home Guard Personalised Wooden Cigarette or Trinket Box with Group Photo on the Lid and Signatures Inside Here on offer is an interesting WW2 period British Home Guard personalised large wooden cigarette or trinket box. There is a wonderful clear black and white photo of the group, set under glass on the top of the lid. From what I can make out of the uniforms they look to me like Home Guard? Inside the lid there are the signatures of many if not all of the soldiers in the photo. There is also a name written on the base, which is L.W. BELL, who I assume was the owner of the box. The wooden case is in excellent condition and has been skilfully made from a lightwood and doesn’t smell of cigarettes! I think it was used as a keepsake box. The box measures 8.75” (22.3cm) wide, 4” (10cm) deep and 2” (5cm) high. It weighs 410g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

WW2 British Military Machete by J.J.B. 1943 with Dark Brown Leather Scabbard by B.H. & G. Ltd 1966 Here on offer is an original example of a WW2 British military machete by J.J.B. 1943 with a thick dark brown leather scabbard by B.H. & G. Ltd 1966. The two black composite grip slabs are in good solid condition with just some slight warping at the top. They are fitted securely to the blade tang by five large copper rivets. The back of one of the rivets has lost its washer fixing, but the rivet is still in place. There is a hole at the top so a lanyard or rope strap can be fitted. One of the slabs has the number 12, with a WD arrow mark, stamped into it. The 14.6” heavy steel blade is also in great condition and still retains a sharp cutting edge. It now has a polished finish with light age pitting marks and staining, along with signs of sharpening and nicks to the cutting and top edge. On one side it is stamped with the maker’s mark, being a J.J.B., above the date 1943 and the WD arrow mark. I can’t find out who the maker J.J.B. is? There is a theory that it may relate to J. & J. BEAL Ltd, of Sheffield. They started business back in the 1870’s but in 1956, Beal’s became part of Ralph Martindale & Co, the machete makers of Birmingham. The original heavy duty brown leather scabbard is in good condition with most of the original stitching and rivets in place. There is some loss of stitching at the very tip, where the leather has been split. There is also a spilt in the leather to one side of about 2.5”. It retains its large belt loop and single retaining strap with stud fastener, that is in great usable condition. On the back of the loop it is impressed with the maker’s details, being B.H. & G. Ltd together with a date that is hard to make out, but looks like 1966? I believe that B.H.& G. Ltd indicates it was made by Barrow, Hepburn & Gale of Bermondsey, London. They were established in the 1700’s and are internationally known as the manufacturer of the iconic Red Dispatch Boxes; a symbol of democracy & Britain’s constitutional monarchy. They are also known for making numerous military related leather items. Therefore, it would appear that B.H.& G. Ltd made replacement scabbards for WW2 period machetes that needed to be reissued by the British Army. This is a great opportunity to add a genuine British WW2 machete to your collection. The machete measures 19.75” (50.2cm) long and has a 14.6” (37cm) blade. With the scabbard, it weighs a heavy 910g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition that complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

WW2 British Military Machete by J.J.B. 1943 with Leather Scabbard dated 1944 and Reissued in the 1970’s Here on offer is an original example of a WW2 British military machete by J.J.B. 1943 with a thick brown leather scabbard dated 1944. The two black composite grip slabs are in good solid condition with just some slight warping at the top. They are fitted securely to the blade tang by five large copper rivets. The back of one of the rivets has lost its washer fixing, but the rivet is still in place. There is a hole at the top so a lanyard or rope strap can be fitted. One of the slabs has the number 12, with a WD arrow mark, stamped into it. The 14.6” heavy steel blade is also in great condition and still retains a sharp cutting edge. It now has a polished finish with light age pitting marks and staining, along with signs of sharpening and nicks to the cutting and top edge. On one side it is stamped with the maker’s mark, being a J.J.B., above the date 1943 and the WD arrow mark. I can’t find out who the maker J.J.B. is? There is a theory that it may relate to J. & J. BEAL Ltd, of Sheffield. They started business back in the 1870’s but in 1956, Beal’s became part of Ralph Martindale & Co, the machete makers of Birmingham. The original heavy duty brown leather scabbard is in excellent condition with all the original stitching and rivets in place. It retains its large belt loop and single retaining strap with stud fastener. The strap does have an age crack, that has been repaired/reinforced with the addition of a small section of leather. On the front of the loop, below the strap, it is impressed with what looks to be the maker’s mark, being an S.L. together with the date 1944 and a WD arrow. There is also another WD arrow and the number/year “197”, but I can’t make out the last number of the year. However, this indicates it was reissued again for use, sometime in the 1970’s. This is a great opportunity to add a genuine British WW2 machete to your collection. The machete measures 19.75” (50.2cm) long and has a 14.6” (37cm) blade. With the scabbard, it weighs a heavy 865g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition that complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

WW2 British Military Machete by J.J.B.1943 with Leather Scabbard by B.H. & G. Ltd 1966 Here on offer is an original example of a WW2 British military machete by J.J.B.1943 with a thick dark brown leather scabbard by B.H. & G. Ltd dated 1966 The two black composite grip slabs are in good solid condition and are fitted securely to the blade tang by five large copper rivets. The whole grip has been painted with a military olive-green paint, that now shows some signs of scratches and paint loss. There is a hole at the top so a lanyard or rope strap can be fitted. The 14.6” heavy steel blade is also in great condition and still retains a sharp cutting edge. It now has a polished finish with over light pitting marks and staining consistent with age along with signs of sharpening and nicks to the cutting and top edge. The blade is straight, but slightly bent where it meets the grip, please see my photos. Bizarrely this actually makes it easier to grip and remove from the scabbard, so may have been done on purpose by a previous owner? On one side it is stamped with the maker’s mark, being a J.J.B., above the date 1943 and the WD arrow mark. I can’t find out who the maker J.J.B. is? There is a theory that it may relate to J. & J. BEAL Ltd, of Sheffield. They started business back in the 1870’s but in 1956, Beal’s became part of Ralph Martindale & Co, the machete makers of Birmingham. The original heavy duty brown leather scabbard is in good condition with most of the original stitching and rivets in place. There is some loss of stitching at the very tip, where the leather has been split. There is also a spilt in the leather to one side of about 2.5”. It retains its large belt loop and single retaining strap with stud fastener, that is in great usable condition. On the back of the loop it is impressed with the maker’s details, being B.H. & G. Ltd together with a date that is hard to make out, but looks like 1966? I believe that B.H.& G. Ltd indicates it was made by Barrow, Hepburn & Gale of Bermondsey, London. They were established in the 1700’s and are internationally known as the manufacturer of the iconic Red Dispatch Boxes; a symbol of democracy & Britain’s constitutional monarchy. They are also known for making numerous military related leather items. Therefore, it would appear that B.H.& G. Ltd made replacement scabbards for WW2 period machetes that needed to be reissued by the British Army. The machete measures 19.8” (50.5cm) long and has a 14.6” (37cm) blade. With the scabbard, it weighs a heavy 950g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition that complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

WW2 British Military Machete by MARTINGALE with Leather Scabbard by D.M & S. Ltd dated 1945 and Reissued 1952 Here on offer is a fine example of a WW2 British military machete by MARTINDALE with a thick brown leather scabbard by D.M & S. Ltd dated 1945. It also has a British MOD arrow mark and the number 52, meaning it was reissued for use in 1952, probably for use by British troops during the Korean war. The two black Bakelite grip slabs are in excellent condition and fitted securely to the blade tang by five large copper rivets. There is a hole at the top so a lanyard or rope strap can be fitted. One of the slabs has the number 13 stamped into it and there are the remains of red paint on the very top edge. The 14.6” heavy steel blade is also in great condition and still retains a sharp cutting edge. It now has a polished finish with over light scratch marks and some small patches of dark oxitisation along with signs of sharpening and nicks to the cutting edge. On one side it is stamped with the maker’s logo, being a CROCODILE, above the word REGISTERED. This is the early logo image for the British maker MARTINDALE who were contracted to make them during WW2. The dark brown thick leather scabbard is in excellent condition with all the original stitching and rivets in place. It also still has the original grip retaining strap in place, that is in full working condition. On the back of the large belt loop, it is stamped with the makers details: D.M & S. Ltd (MOD Arrow) 1945 There is also another MOD arrow and the number 52, the reissue date of 1952, as described above. This is a great opportunity to add a genuine British WW2 machete to your collection. The machete measures 21.4” (55.5cm) long and has a 14.6” (37cm) blade. With the scabbard, it weighs a heavy 890g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition that complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

WW2 British Military Machete by S & J Kitchin Ltd dated 1945 with Leather Scabbard dated 1944 Here on offer is an unusual late war version of an original WW2 British military machete by S & J Kitchin Ltd that is dated 1945. It comes with a thick brown leather scabbard that is dated 1944 and also stamped with 83. The two black composite grip slabs are in good solid condition with a couple of cracks in the slabs near the top. What is unusual about this example is the fact it has five large STEEL rivets attaching the slabs to the tang, instead of the usual copper rivets? The grip may have been painted at some time in its life as there are a few flecks of brown paint remaining near the top section. There is a hole at the top of the grip, so that a lanyard or rope strap can be fitted. One of the slabs has the number 6, with a WD arrow mark, stamped into it. The 14.75” heavy steel blade is also in great condition and still retains a good cutting edge. It now has a polished finish with a lot of pitting marks and age staining to the finish. On one side it is stamped with the maker’s stamp, being S & J KITCHIN Ltd, SHEFFIELD along with the date 1945 and the WD arrow mark. S & J Kitchin operated in Sheffield from the mid 19th century. The \'S\' is Samuel (1821-1866), and the \'J\' is John (1839-1894), they were the sons of John and Hannah Kitchin. After moving to Sheffield from Derbyshire, Samuel worked as a hardware merchant, clerk, grocer, and razor manufacturer, and later Bowie Knife maker and table knife manufacturer, operating from Argyle Works. He was only 45 when he died, leaving a modest sum of under £3,000 for a manufacturer who had employed over 70 workers a couple of years before. Samuel\'s brother, John, had become a partner in the firm, and it was renamed S & J Kitchin, with John going on to assume control. The firm relocated to Soho Cutlery Works, manufacturing table and butcher knives, machetes, daggers, shoe knives, pocket knives, and razors. Their trade marks included \'XCD\', \'FAME\', \'DURATION\', and \'SUPERLATIVE\'. The workforce grew to over 200 by 1881. John Kitchin died, aged 61, in 1894, and Samuel\'s son William Henry Kitchin (1851-1900) took over, but he only lived to 48. His brother Thomas Edward Kitchin next ran the firm, alongside Harry Kitchin, who was descended from John. They were also joined by other family members. According to Geoffrey Tweedale, the source of this information, in the 1950\'s, the company continued to produce a wide range of trade knives, and a large business supplying machetes to African tribesmen. In 1957 though, the company\'s knife business was acquired by Ralph Martindale & Co Ltd, the famous Birmingham machete makers, but Kitchin continued to manufacture agricultural machine parts until 1987. It comes with its original heavy duty brown leather scabbard that is in excellent condition with all the original stitching and rivets in place. The stitching has just split apart for about an inch, on the back seem, at the tip along with some stain marks. It still retains its large belt loop and single retaining strap with stud fastener. On the front of the loop, below the strap, it is impressed with what looks to be the maker’s mark, being an S.L. together with the date 1944 and a WD arrow. It is also stamped with another number/year “83”, which indicates it was possibly reissued again for use in 1983? This is a great opportunity to add a genuine British WW2 machete to your collection. The machete measures 20” (50.8cm) long and has a 14.75” (37.5cm) blade. With the scabbard, it weighs a heavy 875g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition that complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

WW2 British Military Police Wooden Truncheon 1944 Here on offer is a what I believe to be a WW2 British military police wooden truncheon, dated 1944. It has the usual turned grip and a long lower shaped section, that has the “Crows Foot” stamped on the side and “44” stamped on the top. It is made from a light-coloured wood, possibly hickory and is in excellent, possibly unissued condition but does have some shallow dents towards the end. There is no strap with this example. It measures 18” (45.7cm) long, by 1.25” (3.3cm) diameter at the wide end. It weighs 240g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

WW2 British Trench Art Brass and Wooden Toy Model of Artillery Gun Here on offer is a unique piece of British WW2 Trench Art, being a toy model of an Artillery Gun made out of brass and wood. This hand made model I believe was constructed from various pieces of brass from shells and WW2 machinery, nuts and bolts etc and even uses two rubber tyres/wheels from a model car or truck of the period, that still work. The barrel of the gun tilts up and down and the whole upper section rotates 360 degrees on its wooden wheeled trolley base unit. It even has a cut out piece of brass fixed in place as a gun sight! The toy model comes in excellent condition with no damage as such. The brass elements have a lovely aged patina finish to the brass. It measures 6.25” (16cm) wide, 2.75” (7cm) deep and 6.25” (16cm) high to the tip of the barrel. It weighs a heavy 745g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

WW2 Chrome Plated RAF Propeller and Wings Sweetheart Brooch Here on offer is a great example of a WW2 period RAF sweetheart brooch that consists of the RAF crown and wings emblem set on a chrome plated propeller. The brooch is 2.9” (7.4cm) wide and is complete with its original long brooch pin and “C” clasp. It weighs 6.6g. The brooch is in excellent condition and retains all the chrome on the propeller with very minimal loss to the RAF letters. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

WW2 Chrome Plated RAF “Wings” Sweetheart Bar Brooch c1940 Here on offer is a finely detailed example of a chrome plated RAF emblem sweetheart bar brooch, circa 1940. The bright plated brooch has a finely detailed RAF emblem, with spread feathered wings along with the Kings Crown and “RAF” letters. There is no maker’s mark that I can see. The metal fixing pin fits neatly into a “C” clasp and the whole brooch is in excellent condition. The brooch (bar) is 2.5” (6.4cm) wide and it weighs 3g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

WW2 Copper Trench Art Pocket Petrol Lighter with WW1 & WW2 Coins Here on offer is a great example of an early WW2 period copper trench art pocket petrol lighter, with WW1 and WW2 coins. The lighter’s outer frame is made from two sections of copper pipe. Fitted to one end is an English 1939 dated halfpenny showing the sailing ship image and at the other end is a George V, WW1 period, halfpenny that displays the profile of George V. The lighter inside is made from a solid piece of aluminium and still retains the thumb wheel with flint and the wick. I assume the aluminium lighter pulls out of the copper base to access the flint/spring and to refuel it, but it seems to be seized up in its position and I don’t want to force it. No fuel (petrol) is retained in the lighter, to meet with shipping regulations. The lighter is in excellent condition and will make an impressive and unique addition to any lighter collection. It measures 2” (5cm) long and 1.1” (2.7cm) diameter. It weighs 75.6g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thanks for taking the time to look.

WW2 German 2nd Model Luftwaffe Dagger by ALCOSO with Beautiful Dark Orange Grip Here on offer is an impressive looking WW2 German 2nd model Luftwaffe dagger by ALCOSO with a beautiful dark orange grip. The Pommel is in excellent condition with crisp hand-enhanced oak leaves and the swastikas retain some of the original gilt finish, which now has a dark patina. The Grip is a beautiful dark orange coloured trolon/celluloid type and is complete with springy twisted brass wire, which is secure. The grip is in excellent condition and there are no cracks or splits to the finish. The ferrule has the finely detailed oak leaf design. The plated Blade measures 10.25” (26cm) in length and is in very clean condition, no rust or pitting, just bizarrely some scratch marks to all the chamfered flat surfaces? They don’t appear to be sharpening marks as the blade edges are blunt and look to be in original condition. I am sure some or most of these scratches would polish out with a good metal polish. The leather buffer pad is now missing and you can see where it was originally held in place inside the crossguard. On the reverse it has an ALCOSO, ‘ACS Scales’ makers trademark with the word SOLINGEN underneath. The metal Scabbard is dent free and in excellent condition. It has an overall dark patina and the edges and lower faces, show plating loss. The throat is held in place by a pair of round-headed screws. The Dagger in the scabbard measures a total of 17” (43.2cm) long and weighs 365g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

WW2 German 2nd Model Luftwaffe Dagger by an uncommon maker Anton Wingen Jr Here on offer is a fine example of a WW2 German 2nd Model Luftwaffe Dagger by an unusual maker, Anton Wingen Jr, Solingen. This fine example has the bright aluminium fittings to the dagger and a wonderful airplane grey darkened contrasting finish to the scabbard. The Pommel is in excellent condition, retaining some of the original factory darkening. The hand-enhanced oak leaves remain very detailed. The ivory coloured grip is in near mint condition, no splits, chips or cracks. It is the celluloid over wood version, which still has its original twisted brass grip wire. The Luftwaffe crossguard features a finely detailed eagle, which flies to the viewer\'s left and clutches a mobile swastika in his talons. The reverse pebbled pattern has some of the factory blackening intact. The upper quillion arms have the very detailed engraved oak leaves and acorns pattern. The ferrule has the finely detailed oak leaf design. The excellent condition plated blade measures 10.2” (25.7cm) in length and does have some slight greying to the finish. There is a very slight curve near the tip where it has been bent and realigned at some point in time. It’s almost impossible to see. The edges are nick free and the tip remains sharp. On the reverse of the blade, the ricasso is etched with the seldom seen Anton Winger Jnr trademark. It features a medieval Knight in full armour surrounded by the firm\'s initials and location, A.W.Jr, Solingen. The original brown leather blade buffer is in place, seated inside the crossguard at the base of the blade. The stipple finished aircraft grey scabbard is in excellent condition. I am being picky and pointing out it has the slightest ripple on the oaks leaves at the bottom that can just be felt when you run your hand over the leaves. The scabbard throat is held in place by a single headless screw on the reverse. The dagger in the scabbard measures a total of 17” (43.2cm) long and weighs 360g. This is just a beautiful example of a Luftwaffe dagger by an uncommon maker of Luftwaffe daggers that will be hard to upgrade! Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thank you for taking the time to look.

WW2 German 2nd Model Luftwaffe Dagger by F. W. HOLLER – Brought Back by British Solider Albert Smith Here on offer is an excellent “untouched and fresh to market” example of a WW2 German 2nd Model Luftwaffe Dagger by F.W. HOLLER, Solingen. This dagger is part of a small collection of items that I have recently acquired from a family member of a WW2 British solider named Albert Smith. Albert Smith served with the 7th Cameroonian Rifles who where part of the 52nd (Lowland) Division. They landed in Ostend in October 1944 and battled on through to the assault on Bremen in April 1945. He brought back some war trophies, which included this Luftwaffe Dagger, a Red Cross Hewer and a German Army Belt and Buckle. Apparently they have been in a suitcase under the stairs since the end of WW2. I have also listed these other items. This fine dagger has the aluminium fittings to the hilt and plated finish to the scabbard. The Pommel is in excellent condition and the hand-enhanced oak leaves remain very detailed. The ivory coloured grip is in excellent condition, no splits, chips or cracks. There are just some very slight scratch marks to one edge on the reverse, that could be cleaned up to be invisible if so required. It is the celluloid over wood version, which still has its original springy twisted grip wire. The aluminium Luftwaffe crossguard features a finely detailed eagle, which flies to the viewer\'s left and clutches a mobile swastika in his talons. The reverse has the pebbled pattern with some of the factory blackening intact. The upper quillion arms have the very detailed engraved oak leaves and acorns pattern. The ferrule has the finely detailed oak leaf design. The plated blade measures 10.2” (25.7cm) in length and does have some slight greying to the finish in certain areas. I believe this would clean off with some metal polish. The edges are nick free and the tip remains needle sharp. On the reverse of the blade, the ricasso is etched with the F.W.HOLLER, thermometer trademark. The original blue leather blade buffer is in place, fixed inside the crossguard at the base of the blade. The stipple-finished scabbard is straight and dent free. The plated finish has darkened over the years and shows some areas of loss through wear, but would clean up to a brighter finish, again if required. The scabbard throat is held in place by a single headless screw on the reverse and both scabbard hanger rings are in place. The dagger in the scabbard measures a total of 17” (43.2cm) long and weighs 350g. This is an excellent genuine example of an untouched “Vet Bring Back”, Luftwaffe Dagger that would make a great addition to any German edged weapons collection. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thank you for taking the time to look.

WW2 German 2nd Model Luftwaffe Dagger by rare maker C. Gustav Spitzer Here on offer is a fine example of a 2nd Model Luftwaffe Dagger by a rare maker, C. Gustav Spitzer, Solingen. The dagger has a wonderful airplane grey darkened finish to all the fittings. The Pommel is in near mint condition, retaining all of the original factory darkening and what looks to be the original clear lacquer finish to both of the Swastikas, which is now an aged black colour. The hand-enhanced oak leaves remain very crisp. The grip is a beautiful dark pumpkin coloured trolon type and is complete with its twisted single brass wire, which is correct for Gustav Spitzer versions of this dagger grip. There is one tiny kink in the wire on the revers towards the bottom. The grip is a near mint example but does have a ‘tiny’ chip at the top front edge, where the grip wire finishes. This has probably been caused by over tightening the pommel at some point in its life. You can just make it out in my pictures, but it is hard to see. The Luftwaffe crossguard features a finely detailed eagle, which flies to the viewer\'s left and clutches a mobile swastika in his talons. The reverse pebbled pattern has excellent definition and all of the factory blackening is intact. There is a tiny pin sized hole in the pebble casting, near the upper rim that looks to be an original factory fault. The upper quillion arms have the very detailed oak leaves and acorns, in relief. The ferrule has the finely detailed oak leaf design. The excellent condition plated blade measures 10” (25.5cm) in length and has an overall slight greying to the finish. There is a slight crease mark near the tip where it has been bent and realigned at some point in time. The edges are nick free and the tip remains very sharp. On the reverse of the blade the ricasso is etched with the rarely seen C. Gustav Spitzer trademark. It features a circle surrounded by the firm\'s name and location, C. Gustav Spitzer, Solingen. Inside is a prancing lion; one paw raised, with a flickering tongue and an upward pointed curved tail. The original, small-style leather blade buffer is in place, seated inside the crossguard at the base of the blade. The stipple finished aircraft grey scabbard is dent free and in near mint condition. The scabbard throat is held in place by its original pair of round-headed screws. The dagger in the scabbard measures a total of 17” (43.2cm) long and weighs 345g. This is just a beautiful example of a Luftwaffe dagger by a rare maker that will be hard to upgrade! Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thank you for taking the time to look.

WW2 German 2nd Model Luftwaffe Dagger possibly by F. W. HOLLER Here on offer is an untouched 2nd Model Luftwaffe Dagger possibly by F.W. HOLLER. The Pommel is in excellent condition, retaining most of the original factory darkening and the hand-enhanced oak leaves on the swastikas remain very crisp. It would polish up very bright if so required. The mint condition Grip is a lovely ivory/cream coloured trolon/celluloid over wood type and is complete with a twisted brass wire, which is held securely in place. The Luftwaffe Eagle crossguard appears an early type with excellent crisp detail and a bright finish to the raised sections. The ferrule has the finely detailed oak leaf design. The plated blade measures 10” (25.5cm) in length and is in excellent/near mint condition, no rust, pitting or edge chips. It still retains a lot of its original cross graining, but has a slight faint greying to the finish in areas, which I think would possibly polish out, making the blade a mint example. The leather buffer pad is still in place, seated inside the crossguard at the base of the blade. There is no makers mark on the blade but I believe this dagger was possibly made by F. W. HOLLER, given it has a single flat retaining screw on the back of the scabbard, from other examples of F. W. HOLLER Luftwaffe daggers that I have seen. The plated finished scabbard is dent free and in excellent condition. The scabbard throat is held in place by a single flat retaining screw on the back of the scabbard. The Dagger in the scabbard measures a total of 16.75” (42.5cm) long and weighs a heavy 340g. This is just a fine example of an untouched Luftwaffe dagger. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

WW2 German Army Dagger with a beautiful Yellow/Butterscotch Grip by ROBERT KLAAS Here on offer is an excellent example of WW2 German Army dagger by ROBERT KLAAS. My understanding is that a lot of Robert Klaas produced daggers show extensive plating loss due to the fact they didn’t suitably prepare the base metal before plating it. Therefore the plating didn’t last more than a few years! I am pleased to say this example is in excellent condition with only minor signs of silver-plating loss. The 14 oak leaf pattern Pommel is in excellent condition, showing quality hand finishing to the oak leaves with just some dimpling to the base metal on the crown, under the silver-plating. The grip is the solid trolon/celluloid type, in a beautiful yellow/butterscotch colour that is in mint condition, no cracks or chips to the finish. Robert Klaas produced two “generic” types of the spread winged Army Eagle crossguard. They appear to be the same design but one was enhanced with hand-embellishment and the other wasn’t. I am pleased to say this is the less common “enhanced” type and still retains all of it’s crisp detailing and NO loss of plating. The reverse just shows minor signs of some under the surface dimpling to the base metal. The ferrule has the finely detailed oak leaf design. Although Robert Klaas had issues with their dagger fittings, they are known to have produced expensive nickel-plated blades and this has one of them. The 10.25” (26cm) blade retains its highly polished nickel-plated finish with just some signs of rubbing/loss where it has worn against the scabbard liners. It also has a very slight curve to the very tip of the blade. The reverse ricasso is deeply stamped with a clear “Kissing Cranes” Robert Klaas trademark. The blade is complete with its dark brown leather scabbard buffer pad. The silver-plated metal scabbard just shows a very shallow dent on the front lower section. There is some small loss of plating to the very tip and slight straight line lifting to the scabbard edges. The scabbard bands have the oak leaf style with the interesting “asterisk” marks that where used to cover up the casting lines at both ends. The throat is held in place by two round-headed screws on the sides. The dagger in the scabbard measures 15.75” (40cm) long and it weighs 345g. This is actually a beautiful example of this maker’s style of dagger with minimal plating loss, making it a great and rare collectors piece! Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

WW2 German Army Officers Dagger by Alcoso with Ivory Coloured Grip and Near Mint Blade Here on offer is a genuine later period WW2 German Army Officers Dagger by Alcoso. It is in excellent but not mint condition and shows genuine wear through service use. The excellent ivory-coloured grip is the celluloid over wood type, with no cracks or splits. The nickel-plated pommel shows some loss of plating, but the oak leaf ferrule is in excellent condition. The nickel-silver crossguard shows loss of plating and some slight light staining. The eagle shows nice crisp detailing. The blade in is in near mint condition, retaining a lot of the original cross graining and the edges are smooth with no nicks There are only a couple of very tiny greying marks and it still has its needle-sharp tip. On the reverse it has the Alcoso “Scales” trademark and the name ALCOSO. The original leather blade buffer pad is still in place under the crossguard. The scabbard shows signs of use, with loss of nickel-plating to the side edges and has a slightly loss and greying to the finish to the front and back stippled sections. On the lower section it has a classic “train door” type light crease indentation on both sides. It has its original two scabbard throat retention screws on the side edges of the scabbard and it still has its two hanger rings. The blade measures 10.25” (26cm) and the dagger overall is 14.75” (37.4cm) long. Inserted in the scabbard it measures 15.5” (39.4cm) long. It weighs 305g. A really nice example of an Alcoso made Army dagger, with a stunning blade. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched.

WW2 German Army Officers Dagger by E & F HÖRSTER with Beautiful Orange Coloured Grip Here on offer is a good example of a what I believe is a early WW2 German Army Officers Dagger by E & F HÖRSTER with a lovely orange coloured grip. The dagger is in good used condition with the earlier period thicker silver-plating finish to all the mounts and fittings, including the scabbard, with some minor age loss of plating. The 14 oak leaf pattern pommel shows quality hand finishing to the oak leaves and some light pitting and slight loss of plating to the top. The grip is a beautiful deep orange coloured solid trolon/celluloid type, with a high gloss finish and is in super condition, no cracks or chips just a very tiny knick to the raised rib on the reverse. The crossguard is in great condition with some usage dings and scratches and some rubbing wear to the eagle’s head. The ferrule has the finely detailed oak leaf design. The richly nickel-plated blade measures 10.25” (26cm) in length and is in excellent condition with just light surface runner marks and the tip looks to have been slightly reshaped/sharpened at some point in its life. The blade is complete with its dark brown leather buffer pad. On the reverse it has a ‘crisp’ E & F HÖRSTER makers oval trademark with word SOLINGEN. The heavily plated metal scabbard has seen some service use and damage. There are three light dings to the lower front section and a small split to the side seam on the lower edge. The throat is held in place by two dome headed screws, one on each side, which is correct for this style of dagger. This is a genuine issued example of an E & F HÖRSTER dagger, with a stunning coloured grip. The dagger in the scabbard measures a total of 15.75” (40cm) long and weighs 380g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched.

WW2 German Army Officers Dagger by WKC with a Honey/Caramel Coloured Grip and “Tomahawk” Style Crossguard Here on offer is a superb example of a WW2 German Army Officers Dagger with a lovely honey/caramel coloured grip by WKC. The dagger has the later (post 1937) second style WKC crossguard and the whole dagger is in excellent condition with a thick silver-plating finish to all the mounts and fittings, including the scabbard, with some minor age loss of plating. The 12 oak leaf pattern Pommel is in excellent condition, showing quality hand finishing to the oak leaves and some slight loss of plating to the top. The Grip is a beautiful and very unusual honey/caramel coloured solid trolon/celluloid type, with a silk finish and is in excellent condition, with just two tiny hairline cracks at the bottom edge. It has a slightly lighter in shade of colour on the reverse than on the front that is due to exposure to the light/sun over the years. The crossguard is the second style WKC type, which has the famous and well known “Tomohawk” or “Hatchet Style” beck design. The top of the eagle’s head is flat and the beck does look like the head of an axe! It is in near mint condition, showing really crisp detailing to the eagle and retaining nearly all its original plating. The ferrule has the finely detailed oak leaf design. The richly nickel-plated blade measures 10.25” (26cm) in length and is in near mint condition with just light surface runner marks and very light greying areas near the tip. The blade is complete with its dark brown leather buffer pad. On the reverse it has a ‘crisp’ WKC makers trademark with the “Knights Head” image above the name and the word SOLINGEN. The silver-plated metal Scabbard is dent free and again in excellent condition. It still retains all of the dark background finish to the raised stippling. There is some “specks” of plating loss one the scabbard edges and tip. (Please see my photos). The throat is held in place by one flat head screw, on one edge, which is correct for this style of WKC dagger. This is a fine example of the second style WKC dagger, with a stunning coloured grip!. The Dagger in the scabbard measures a total of 15.6” (40cm) long and weighs 345g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

WW2 German Army Officers Dagger with Glass-Like Dark Orange Grip Here on offer is a genuine WW2 German Army Officers Dagger with a glass-like Dark Orange grip. The dagger is in overall excellent condition with some minor areas of plating lifting on the scabbard. It does have a stunning mint condition dark orange grip, with the very sort after ‘glass-like’ finish. The dagger is in untouched condition and all the silver-plating has a beautiful aged dark patina that I personally prefer to leave but could be cleaned off to a bright silver finish. The 12 oak leaf pattern Pommel is in great condition, showing quality hand finishing to the oak leaves and some wear to the plating on the top. The Grip is a beautiful dark orange solid trolon/celluloid type, with a ‘Glass-Like’ finish and is in mint condition, no cracks or chips. The spread winged Army Eagle crossguard retains all its crisp detailing with minimal wear loss of plating to the edges. The reverse is smooth and still has all its plating in place, no pitting. The ferrule has the finely detailed oak leaf design. The richly nickel-plated Blade measures 10” (25.4cm) in length and is in great condition with some overall very light greying to the finish that may polish up if so required. Some cross graining can still be seen on the blade. No edge nicks or pitting. The blade is complete with its tan brown leather buffer pad. There is no makers mark on this blade which isn’t that uncommon especially on Army daggers. The silver-plated metal Scabbard is dent free and again in great condition. It still retains some of the dark background finish to the raised stippling. There is some plating lifting to the finish, especially on the lower thin edge, albeit the plating is still present. The throat is held in place by two round-headed screws, one on each edge. I believe this is a early period piece, given the quality and sharpness of the fittings and does look stunning with that lovely grip. A great addition to any edged weapon collection. The Dagger in the scabbard measures a total of 15.6” (39.6cm) long and weighs 355g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

WW2 German Army Officers Dagger with Plain Blade & Deep Orange Grip along with Owners Initials “W.E.” Engraved on Crossguard - by TIGER SOLINGEN Here on offer is a beautiful example of a WW2 German Army Officers Dagger with a plain nickel-plated blade and deep orange grip by TIGER. It also has the original Officers initials “W.E.” finely engraved on the reverse of the crossguard. The dagger is in excellent condition with a thick silver-plating finish to all the mounts and fittings; including the scabbard and the only loss of plating I can see is a tiny spot on the very top of the pommel. The 12 oak leaf pattern Pommel is in excellent mint condition, showing quality hand finishing to the oak leaves. Just the small area of plating rubbed off on the very top. The Grip is beautiful deep orange solid trolon/celluloid type, in excellent near mint condition, no cracks and just a couple of tiny pinhead size nicks to the right hand edge. The spread winged Army Eagle crossguard retains all its crisp detailing and no loss of plating. The reverse is smooth and still has all its plating in place, along with the owners initials “W.E.” which have been professionally engraved. Sadly I have no idea who the Officer was with the initials W.E.? The ferrule has the finely detailed oak leaf design. The richly nickel-plated plain Blade measures 10.25” (26cm) in length and is in excellent condition with just light surface runner marks and some very fine “worm track” greying to the very top plated finish on both sides. I am sure these marks can be polished out if required. The blade is complete with its dark brown leather buffer pad. On the reverse it has a ‘crisp’ TIGER SOLINGEN makers trademark with the “Tiger” image to the left of the makers name. The silver-plated metal Scabbard is dent free and again in excellent near mint condition. The throat is held in place by one flat-headed screw on the back. The Dagger in the scabbard measures a total of 15.75” (40cm) long and weighs 360g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

WW2 German Bronze Grade SA Sports Badge Type 3 by W. Redo – Issued 1939 to 1944 Here on offer is a genuine example of WW2 German Bronze grade SA Sports Badge by W. Redo, Saarlautern. The badge is made of a bronzed iron magnetic construction and is in excellent undamaged condition, still retaining its fine detailing. A lot of the bronze finish has worn off the front as is usual with these badges. On the reverse it still has its complete and working pin set and maker’s name in relief lettering; W. Redo, Saarlautern. It also has the SA text; EIGENTUM D. OBERSTEN S.A. FÜHRUNG. This lettering confirms it is a Type 3 badge and was therefore issued between 1939 and 1944. There are no issue markings on this example. For reference, these SA Badge awards had three different inscriptions on the reverse. This helps to date the badge. Type 1. Has the inscription \"Eigentum des Chefs des Ausdildungswesens\" (Property of the Head of Physical Conditioning) and dates from 1934-35. Type 2. Has the inscription \"Eigentum der SA-Sportabzeichen-Hauptstelle\" (Property of the SA Sport Badge Head Department) and dates from 1935-1939. Type 3. Has the inscription \"Eigentum D. Obersten SA-Fuhrung\" (Property of the SA Supreme Command) and dates from 1939 -1944. The badge measures 2.3” (5.9cm) high and weighs 16.7g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thanks for taking the time to look.

WW2 German Brown Paper Officers Dagger Bag by Eickhorn Here on offer is a WW2 German brown paper Officers dagger bag by Eickhorn, that appears to be unused. The bag itself has the Eickhorn squirrel and sword logo printed on the front along with the words: ORIGINAL EICKHORN BLANKE WAFFEN OFFIZIERS DOLCH (Officers Dagger) The dagger bag is in excellent condition with just some slight discolouration by the logo and some faint creases. I don\'t have any province with this bag, just know I have had it for over 30 years and it came with a small collection of genuine WW2 daggers. It measures 16.5” (42cm) long with the flap closed and is 4.5” (11.5cm) wide across the top. It weighs 10g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

WW2 German Card Game - Wehrmachts Quartett Kriegsmarine – Owner Named and Dated 1942 Here on offer is one of German WW2 card games that were popular with children, from the \"Quartett\" series, that were made by Sala games in the 1940’s. What I love about this set is that written on the back of the deck packet, are the details and date of the original owner, Robert Brebach, from Flegessen, 1.7.1942. There is also a handwritten note inside the lip of the packet, that seems to translate to read: Grandma T. Friedauart here. Dad was on vacation. 1.7.1942. So, it seems this set was given to Robert Brebach by his grandmother on 1st July 1942, as his dad was away possibly fighting in the war? Quartett decks are made up of sets of four cards, the Quartette (quartets) from which the game derives its name. This is the Wehrmachts-Quartett Kriegsmarine deck of cards and features 6 sets of Kriegsmarine vessels, in groupings of 4, totalling 24 cards. The sets consist of the Unterfeeboat (U-Boat), Schnellboot (S-Boat), Panzerschiff, Kreuzer, Zerftorer and Kuftenbatterie. The winner is the player who ends up with the highest number of complete quartets. The cards in this deck are in excellent condition, and retain their original colour and have minimal foxing. The instruction “rules” card is now missing from the deck, but examples can be found online for reference, if so required. The deck packet has some old selloptape holding an edge rip at the top together and some handwriting and signature marks. Each card measures 4” (10cm) by 2.4” (6cm). The deck of cards weighs 50g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

WW2 German Dress Bayonet with leather frog by E. Pack & Sohne Here on offer is an excellent example of a German dress bayonet, complete with its original black leather frog by E. Pack & Sohne. All the hilt fittings have a bright nickel-plated finish that is in excellent condition, with just very minor usage marks. The “birds head’ shaped pommel still has a functioning bayonet catch, when the ‘eye’ of the bird is pushed. The black Bakelite grips are in near mint condition and held in place by two grip bolts. I believe this method of securing the grips was only used by E.P.&S, all other manufactures used rivets. The crossguard is the swept forward quillion type and the thick brown leather scabbard buffer is still in place. The plain single fullered nickel-plated blade is in MINT condition. One side of the ricasso is marked with the maker‘s ‘hammer wielding man’ logo and their name: E. PACK & SOHNE SOLINGEN It comes complete with its black Japanned steel scabbard, that shows signs of surface pitting, but retains most of its black finish. Fitted to the scabbard is its original stiff black leather frog that is actually in excellent order with all the stitching and rivets in place. Its overall finish is indented and you can see this has been fitted to this bayonet all its life as it shows the impression in the leather of the Bakelite grip. This is just a wonderful genuine example still with its frog and MINT blade. The blade measures 9.6” (24.4cm) and the bayonet itself is 14.3” (36.5cm) long. It weighs 535g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

WW2 German Enamel Sign - NSKK INSTANDSETZUNG - High Quality Aged Reproduction Here on offer is a high quality REPRODUCTION of an NSKK enamel wall plaque for the INSTANDSETZUNG. This impressive plaque is an exact copy of the originals and has been professionally “aged” with chips to the enamel and light rust to the metal. I have these signs being sold as originals but I am sure they are reproductions and I am selling this example as such. It measures 6.74” (17cm) by 4.75” (12.1cm) and weighs 185g. This plaque displays really well and would make a great display piece along side other NSKK memorabilia. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

WW2 German Fireman\'s Presentation Axe - Additional Photos

WW2 German Fireman’s Presentation Axe with Rare Original Leather Hanger Here on offer is genuine WW2 German Fireman’s beautifully etched presentation axe with a rare original leather hanger. All the metal fittings and the axe head are nickel-plated and there is just one tiny area near the fireman’s head that shows some loss of the plating. The axe head is held in place by a large round-headed screw and oval plate on the top of the handle, which is where there is sometimes a maker’s stamp. In this case there is no maker mark, however I believe that F.W. Holler and Carl Eickhorn only produced this pattern style. Now given the superb quality and finish of this axe, I would think it is a Carl Eickhorn piece. The ornate axe head is deeply etched with oak leaf designs and fire service scenes on both sides. The wooden handle has been finished with a thick enamel gloss black paint, which just has a couple of tiny nicks to the finish. On the sides there are two nickel-plated suspension rings secured with two round-headed screws. On the front there is a blank dedication plate, also secured by two round-headed screws. The lower end cap is decorated with three lines and also secured with a screw but this time a dome head. This mint example also comes with its original and ultra rare WW2 period leather belt loop hanger. It has two stipple finished alloy-sprung clips that attach to the suspension rings on the handle, allowing it to hang perfectly when fitted to a dress belt. On the reverse of the belt loop section is an official ink stamp with eagle and swastika, but I can’t make out the writing. There is also an impressed stamp of an eagle with text below, but again it’s very hard to make it out. It looks very similar to the type I have seen on WW2 German leather pistol holsters? It axe head blade measures 3.5” (9cm) tip to tip and is 6.9” (17.5cm) wide. The handle is 13” (33cm) long and it weighs 650g with the hanger. This is a rare opportunity to obtain a genuine Nazi period presentation axe with its hanger. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thank you for taking the time to look.

WW2 German Iron Cross 1st Class by Wilhelm Deumer (L/11) Here on offer is a fine example of a WW2 period German Iron Cross 1st Class by Wilhelm Deumer (L/11). This excellent example retains ALL of its black finish, and shows only modest age tarnishing to the silver frame. On the reverse it has the ”Coke Bottle” pin that is standard for this maker, being Wilhelm Deumer. The Wilhelm Deumer makers mark, L/11 is stamped clearly beneath the C clasp. It measures 1.75” (4.4cm) square and weighs 15.6g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

WW2 German K-98 Dress Bayonet by E. Pack & Sohne with Stag Grip and Black Leather Frog Here on offer is an excellent example of a WW2 German K-98 dress bayonet with stag grips by Ernst Pack & Sohne, complete with its original black leather frog. All the hilt fittings have a bright nickel-plated finish that is in great condition, with just very minor usage marks and plating loss. The “birds head’ shaped pommel still has a functioning bayonet catch, when the ‘eye’ of the bird is pushed. It also still has green felt fitted in the rifle slot, that I believe, possibly denotes a Jager division? The beautiful stag antler grips are in near mint condition and held in place by two grip bolts. I believe this method of securing the grips was only used by E.P.&S, all other manufactures used rivets. The crossguard is the swept forward quillion type and the thick brown leather scabbard buffer is still in place. The plain single fullered nickel-plated blade is in near mint condition, with just some very light runner marks and tiny dark specks near the ricasso. One side of the ricasso is marked with the maker‘s ‘hammer wielding man’ logo “Siegfried WAFFEN” and their name: E. PACK & SOHNE SOLINGEN It comes complete with its un-dented, black Japanned steel scabbard, that shows signs of surface pitting on both sides. Fitted to the scabbard is its original stiff black leather frog that still solid and has all the stitching and rivets in place. It now has a strange overall wrinkled finish to the black leather, almost like it has “melted”. Maybe the original polish has just reacted in the conditions it was stored in over the years? You can see this has been fitted to this bayonet all its life. This is just a wonderful genuine example still with its frog and near mint blade. The blade measures 9.6” (24.4cm) and the bayonet itself is 14.3” (36.5cm) long. It weighs 530g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

WW2 German K-98 Dress Bayonet by Eickhorn with Bakelite Grip and Black Leather Frog Here on offer is a great example of a German K-98 dress bayonet by Eickhorn and is complete with its original black leather frog. All the hilt fittings seem to have lost most of their nickel-plated finish and now have a bright slightly grey finish to the metal. The “birds head’ shaped pommel still has a functioning bayonet catch, when the ‘eye’ of the bird is pushed. The black Bakelite grips are in mint condition and held in place by two metal rivets that have a light rust pitting to the finish. The crossguard is the swept forward quillion type. The plain single fullered nickel-plated blade is in mint condition. One side of the ricasso is marked with the 1935 through 1941 Eickhorn maker‘s logo, the “seated squirrel with sword” and the lettering: ORIGINAL EICKHORN SOLINGEN It comes complete with its black Japanned steel scabbard, that shows signs of surface pitting, but retains most of its black finish. Fitted to the scabbard is its original stiff black leather frog that is actually in good order with all the stitching place. Its overall finish is indented and you can see this has been fitted to this bayonet all its life as it shows the impression in the leather of the Bakelite grip. This is just a wonderful genuine example still with its frog and mint blade. The blade measures 9.9” (25cm) and the bayonet itself is 14.6” (37cm) long. It weighs 470g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

WW2 German K-98 Long Dress Bayonet by Alcoso Here on offer is a fine example of a German K-98 Long Dress Bayonet, manufactured by Alcoso. All the nickel plating is in near mint original condition and would polish to a really bright finish if so required. At the top of the pommel, the mortise button and lock are in full working order. The rifle slot has lost its felt lining over time or use. The grip plates are the chequered black Bakelite type and are in mint condition. They are held in place by two nickel plated steel rivets. The exceptional quality double fullered nickel plated blade is in mint condition. The ricasso is stamped with a crisp image of the “Scales” trademark for Alcoso, interspersed with the letters “ACS”. The name ALCOSO and SOLINGEN are stamped above and below the Scales. This is sometimes known as the type 2 Alcoso trademark. The brown leather scabbard washer is still in place. The long black painted scabbard is in excellent undented condition, retaining nearly all its original paint. There is some slight spidering to the finish mainly on the top edge. It still retains its original black leather frog, that is in great condition retaining all its stitching. I think the bayonet has been stored in a warm place for a long time that has meant the leather has developed a “molded” finish from the chequered grip and impressions from the material or items it was stored with. I was told it was found in a period trunk along with an Army uniform and other related equipment, that sadly where sold on years ago. This is just a beautiful example of a genuine top quality Long Dress Bayonet that is hard to upgrade. The blade itself is 9.76” (24.9cm) long and the handle is 4.9” (12.5cm) long. It weighs 555g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

WW2 German Kriegsmarine Navy Officers 2nd Model “Parts” Gilt Brass Dagger Pommel Here on offer is a WW2 German Kriegsmarine Navy Officers 2nd model gilt brass dagger pommel. The pommel is in excellent condition with most of its original gilt still remaining. It is made in the image of a Naval eagle holding a wreathed swastika in its claws. It has a hole drilled in the base but has not been threaded to take the end of the blade tang. I have checked the dimensions of the hole and at the base that fits over the recess in the grip and it fits perfectly. Also the drilled hole is small enough to take a treading tool to make it big enough to screw onto a blade tang. I think this example was recovered from the factories of Solingen at the end of WW2 before it was finished and fitted to a dagger, as many “parts” where recovered by soldiers in this way. It makes a great display piece on its own or of course can be threaded to fit to a Navy Dagger. It measures 1.6” (4.1cm) high and weighs 47g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

WW2 German Luftschutz Type 2 Gladiator Type Helmet with Original Liner, Strap and Decal Here on offer is an excellent example of a WW2 German Luftschutz Type 2 Gladiator Type Helmet with original liner, strap and decal. I am not an expert on helmets but have been told this is the Gladiator Type 2 version. Apparently members of the Air Protection Service (Luftschutzwarndienst) were required to purchase a lightweight helmet that bore the distinct winged decal insignia on the front. Most gladiator type helmets also had a small decal under the rear rim of the helmet that denoted the size and price, as indeed this example has. Also stamped just above the decal inside is the reference: RL2-39/21 It also still appears to have its original leather liner and black leather strap. The helmet case is in excellent condition still retaining nearly all of its black paint. There is some very light surface rust and rubbing mainly to the lower outer section. The main insignia decal has some rubbing to the word LUFTSCHUTZ and the right wing. Please see my pictures. The helmet measures 12.2” (30.8cm) long and 10.2” (25.8cm) wide at its widest point. It weighs a heavy 1150g. As this is a large and heavy item, UK postage will be £12 via Parcel Force but please contact me via email for the best international postage charge for your specific country. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

WW2 German Luftwaffe Dagger with Beautiful Double Etched Nickel Plated Blade by PUMA Here on offer is a rare and excellent example of an early WW2 German Luftwaffe Dagger with a double-etched blade by PUMA. The dagger is in excellent condition with a bright metal finish to all the aluminium mounts and fittings, and a slightly dulled finish to the scabbard. This would polish up to a bright finish, if so required. The oak leaf and Swastika pattern Pommel is in excellent condition, showing a high quality to the hand finishing of the oak leaves. The orange grip is an early solid trolon/celluloid type. There are a couple of hairline cracks at both ends, but no chips as such. There are some chips to the end of the grip under the ferrule, but they cant be seen and don’t affect the dagger in any way. The orange colour is slightly darker on the front than the reverse, probably where the dagger has been displayed in the past and the light will have affected the colour slightly. It is a really rich orange colour and looks beautiful against the bright aluminium fittings. The spread winged Army Eagle crossguard retains very fine and crisp detailing to the image and displays fine pebbling on the reverse. The ferrule has the finely detailed oak leaf design. The nickel-plated double engraved blade measures 10.25” (26cm) in length and is in excellent condition with just light surface runner marks neat the tip. The blade has been etched with beautiful arabesque motifs on both sides. On the obverse is a central frosted panel that features a finely detailed spread winged Luftwaffe Eagle in the centre. On the reverse the central panel depicts the following gothic dedication: Fur Langjahrige Treue Dienste Der Generalstab Which roughly translates to: For years of long service The general staff The original dark factory background frosting is in place and there is no lifting or nicks to the edges. Also on the reverse it has a clear offset square PUMA maker’s trademark (Puma’s head) with the word SOLINGEN below. The original blade leather buffer pad is still in place. The silver-plated metal scabbard has no dents just the slightest ripple along the back edge that is almost impossible to see, but can just be felt when running your finger along the edge. To be honest it was probably made like it. Again the scabbard would polish up to a brighter finish if required. The throat is held in place by two round-headed screws on the upper edge. The blade on this dagger is just stunning and the dagger would make a great addition to any Luftwaffe collection. The Dagger in the scabbard measures a total of 16.75” (42.5cm) long and weighs 381g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

WW2 German Luftwaffe Large Sports-Vest Eagle Here on offer is a great original WW2 German large Luftwaffe Sports-Vest Eagle. This example came with a set of British Military Policeman’s WW2 medals and effects and was brought back from Germany after the war ended. The main white cotton triangle and black eagle and swastika image are in excellent condition. Some of the thinner cotton edging has come unstitched over time, but is all there. I am pretty sure this has never been attached to a vest, but has been stored folded which would easily iron out if required. Makes a great Luftwaffe display piece. It measures 9.75” (24.8cm) wide by 4.4” (11.2cm) deep. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched.

WW2 German Luftwaffe Silver Plated Mess Fork by WMF from the Island of Jersey Here on offer is a top quality example of a WW2 period German Luftwaffe silver plated mess fork, made by the famous German silversmiths, WMF (WURTTEMBERGISCHE METALLWARENFABRIK). There is a detailed raised Luftwaffe eagle insignia set onto the front of the handle of the fork that looks to have a gilt plating finish that is slightly worn. On the reverse stem of the fork is the maker’s mark being an Ostrich in a triangle and the letters WMF along with the number 60. The 60 relates to the amount of grams of silver that where used in the silver plating process for this type/size of cutlery. The fork is in excellent condition and I am told came from a collection of Militaria that was left over from the German occupation of the British Island of Jersey at the end of WW2. The fork measures 7” (17.8cm) long and weighs 50g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thanks for taking the time to look.

WW2 German Luftwaffe Silver Plated Mess Spoon by WMF from the Island of Jersey Here on offer is a top quality example of a WW2 period German Luftwaffe silver plated mess spoon, made by the famous German silversmiths, WMF (WURTTEMBERGISCHE METALLWARENFABRIK). There is a detailed raised Luftwaffe eagle insignia set onto the front of the handle of the spoon that looks to have a gilt plating finish that is slightly worn. On the reverse stem of the spoon is the maker’s mark being an Ostrich in a triangle and the letters WMF along with the number 60. The 60 relates to the amount of grams of silver that where used in the silver plating process for this type/size of cutlery. The spoon is in excellent condition and I am told came from a collection of Militaria that was left over from the German occupation of the British Island of Jersey at the end of WW2. There is a very small rub mark on the back of the spoon. The spoon measures 7.1” (18.2cm) long and weighs 56g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thanks for taking the time to look.

WW2 German Navy Officers Kriegsmarine 2nd Model Dagger by WKC with Silver Bullion Knot Here on offer is an original WW2 2nd Model German Kriegsmarine Dagger by WKC with its original silver bullion knot. The excellent condition grip is ivory in colour and the celluloid over wood version, which still has its original twisted grip wire. The lovely brass cross guard and eagle pommel, still retain some original gilt finish. The blade has the Knight’s head maker’s mark for WKC lightly impressed on the ricasso with part of the face and “W” missing. It is just where the die wasn’t quite level when it was stamped onto the blade in manufacture. Both sides of the blade are etched with the dolphin and fouled anchor design. There is some slight greying/spotting to the blade, mainly on the ricasso but the etching is still crisp and the point is very sharp. It still retains its red felt scabbard buffer pad. The lightning pattern scabbard is in good condition and does have a number of “train door” dents at the bottom and still retains some original gilt finish. It still retains its two scabbard screws. The dagger is complete with its original silver bullion knot that is tied correctly around the cross guard and interestingly has been very neatly sown together around the base of the pommel. There is some slight fraying to the cord near the acorn. A great genuine example of a ‘service worn’ German Navy dagger. The blade measures 10” (25.3cm) and the dagger itself 15.1” (38.4cm) long. It weighs 420g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

WW2 German Navy Officers Kriegsmarine Dagger by Carl Eickhorn with Etched Blade (pitted) c1942 Here on offer is an original WW2 German Kriegsmarine Officer’s Dagger by Eickhorn with a pitted etched blade. The previous owner said it had been stored in the attic since the end of WW2, where dampness has sadly got onto the metal blade, as often happens with stored items in lofts. The excellent condition grip is ivory in colour and the celluloid over wood version, which still has its original twisted grip wire. The lovely brass cross guard and eagle pommel, still retain nearly all of the original gilt finish. Unfortunately the double fullered etched blade has pitting on both sides primarily to the area of the blade that had the etched dolphin and fouled anchor pattern, making it impossible to see. The blade itself has no surface rust and both edges are knick free, even the point is still sharp. It has the ‘Over the Shoulder’ 1942 Squirrel maker’s mark for Carl Eickhorn and the words: ORIGINAL EICKHORN SOLINGEN impressed on the ricasso. It still retains its original leather scabbard buffer pad. The blade fits very snuggly into the scabbard and the domed release button works perfectly. The lightning pattern scabbard is in excellent condition and still retains most of the original gilt finish. It has a shallow “train door” dent on the front just below the lightening bolts and a couple of very minor dents on the reverse between the scabbard loops. It still retains its two rounded scabbard screws. The blade measures 9.9” (250cm) and the dagger in the scabbard is 16.5” (42cm) long. It weighs 365g. This is an excellent quality dagger that makes a great display example retained in its scabbard. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Delivery Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

WW2 German Navy Officers Kriegsmarine Dagger by Carl Eickhorn with Rare Plain Blade c1941 Here on offer is an original excellent condition WW2 German Kriegsmarine by Eickhorn with the rare plain blade. The excellent condition grip is ivory in colour and the celluloid over wood version, which still has its original twisted grip wire. The lovely brass cross guard and eagle pommel, still retain some original gilt finish. The Plain Double fullered blade is in stunning condition and has the ‘Over the Shoulder’ Squirrel 1941(onwards) maker’s mark for Carl Eickhorn and the words: ORIGINAL EICKHORN SOLINGEN impressed on the ricasso. Both sides of the blade have a mirror finish with just a few light scratch marks to the surface. These plain blade versions are much harder to find than the more common Anchor and Dolphin etched versions and to find one is such excellent condition is a rare find. It still retains its orange felt scabbard buffer pad. The blade fits very snuggly into the scabbard and the domed release button works perfectly. The lightning pattern scabbard is in excellent un-dented condition and still retains most of the original gilt finish. It still retains its two rounded scabbard screws. The blade measures 9.9” (250cm) and the dagger itself 16.5” (42cm) long. It weighs 323g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

WW2 German Navy Officers Kriegsmarine Dagger by E. & F. Horster with Hammer Scabbard and Gold Toned Bullion Portepee Here on offer is an original WW2 German Kriegsmarine Dagger by E. & F. Horster with gorgeous gilt finished hammered scabbard and gold toned portepee. The excellent grip is ivory in colour and the celluloid over wood version, which still has its original twisted gilt grip wire. There are no splits or damage that I can see, apart from some slight rubbing marks on the back wear it has rubbed against a uniform. The lovely brass cross guard and finely detailed eagle pommel, still retain some original gilt finish. The blade release button still works perfectly. The blade is in excellent condition and has the crisp double oval trademark for E. & F. Horster, stamped on the ricasso. Both sides of the blade are beautifully etched with the dolphin and fouled anchor design. The nickel-plated blade is excellent condition, no pitting or loss of plating, just some scabbard runner marks, near the tip. It still retains its brown felt scabbard buffer pad. The scabbard is just beautiful, being the “hammered” pattern type and retains ALL of its gilt finish, none of the classic ‘train door’ dents. Both scabbard screws are still in place. The dagger is complete with its original silver bullion portepee, which has aged to a Gold Tone over the last 80 years. It has been tied correctly around the cross guard and looped around the base of the pommel. The blade measures 9.75” (24.7cm) and the dagger itself 14.9” (38cm) long. It weighs 400g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

WW2 German Navy Officers Kriegsmarine Dagger by E. & F. Horster – Possibly Associated with U-858 Here on offer is an original WW2 German Kriegsmarine Officer’s Dagger by E. & F. Horster with the dolphin and fouled anchor pattern etched blade. The interesting thing about this dagger is the fact the top of the scabbard throat has been stamped with three numbers, which look to be 858. On the first number the stamping of the 8 is light on upper “circle” and on the third number I can only make out the lower circle of what looks like an 8? As the number is three digits, I am sure it is not a dagger parts number, which I have only ever seen as two digits. I have seen other three digit Kriegsmarine U-boat numbers stamped on to scabbards, normally on the top outer section, but it is not impossible that this was used as a hidden tracking reference as the owners where officially not supposed to “de-face” there daggers with names etc. U-858 was a German (Type IXC) U-boat that surrendered to Allied forces on May 14, 1945, at Lewes, Delaware USA. She actually surrendered four days earlier at sea. USS Pillsbury (DE-133) and USS Pope (DE-134) arrived later that day, took over the boat, and placed a U.S. Navy crew on board, then removed one-half of her crew, including three of her four officers. U-858 did not sink any allied vessels during WW2 and was scuttled by USS Sirago (SS-485) in November 1947 off New England. As U-858 was captured intact with all her crew all the Kriegsmarine Officers daggers etc, would have been confiscated as war booty. So it is possible that this dagger is from a serving Kriegsmarine Officer from that U-boat? Apart from the number I don’t have any other provenance to prove the link. The number only appeared when I cleaned off the old crease from the top of the scabbard. Now to the details of the dagger; The excellent condition grip is ivory in colour and the celluloid over wood version, which still has its original twisted bras grip wire. There is a fine age related hairline crack running most of the length of the grip on the reverse and if I am being picky a very tiny 1cm hairline on the front which is really hard to see. The finely detailed brass crossguard and eagle pommel are in excellent/near mint condition and have a bright polished finish. The double fullered etched blade has the etched dolphin and fouled anchor pattern, which is still crisp and clear with some background darkening remaining. There is some very light greying and light scratches on both sides that would polish out. Both edges are knick free and the point is still sharp. On the reverse ricasso, it has the double oval “thermometer” maker’s mark for E. & F. Horster and the words: E. & F. HORSTER SOLINGEN impressed on the ricasso. It still retains its original leather scabbard buffer pad. The blade fits very snuggly into the scabbard and the domed release button works perfectly. The lightning pattern brass scabbard is in excellent/near mint condition and now has a bright polished finish. Again being picky, there is only one tiny 4mm long dent to the reverse lower section. It still retains its two rounded scabbard screws. The blade measures 9.9” (250cm) and the dagger in the scabbard is 16.6” (42.2cm) long. It weighs 365g. This is a beautiful looking dagger that makes a great display piece with its polished finish. With the possible link to U-858; it could be a really important U-Boat dagger. If only it could speak! Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

WW2 German Navy Officers Kriegsmarine Dagger by WKC with Plain Blade Here on offer is an original excellent condition WW2 German Kriegsmarine by WKC with the rarer plain blade. The mint condition grip is ivory in colour and the celluloid over wood version, which still has its original twisted grip wire. The lovely brass cross guard and eagle pommel, still retain some original gilt finish. The Plain Double fullered blade is in stunning condition and has the ‘Knights Head” maker logo and the letters: WKC impressed on the ricasso. Both sides of the blade have a mirror finish with just a few very light scratch marks to the lower surface. These plain blade versions are much harder to find than the more common Anchor and Dolphin etched versions and to find one is such excellent condition is a rare find today. It still retains a brown leather scabbard buffer pad. The blade fits nicely into the scabbard and the domed release button works perfectly. The lightning pattern scabbard is in excellent condition and still retains most of the original gilt finish, which has darkened slightly over the years. There is the slightest very shallow dent on the reverse just below the lower ring. It is so shallow I can't photograph it but you can just make it out if you run your figure over the scabbard. It also still retains its two rounded scabbard screws. The blade measures 9.9” (250cm) and the dagger in the scabbard measures 16.25” (41.4cm) long. It weighs 385g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

WW2 German Navy Officers Kriegsmarine Dagger with Hammered Scabbard and Knot by E. & F. HORSTER Here on offer is a beautiful early German Kriegsmarine Officer’s Dagger by E. & F. Horster, with the anchor pattern etched blade and much sort after hammered scabbard and original knot/portepee. The ivory-coloured grip is the celluloid over wood version, which still has its original twisted bras grip wire. There is a long old hairline crack on the back and a smaller one on the side. Please see my photos. The finely detailed brass crossguard and eagle pommel are in excellent condition and still retain most of the gilt finish. The double fullered blade is in excellent condition and has the etched dolphin and fouled anchor pattern to both sides which is still crisp and clear, with some background darkening remaining. If I am being picky, there is just a few very light greying marks near the tip that may well polish out. Both edges are knick free and the point is still very sharp. On the reverse ricasso, it has impressed the double oval maker’s mark for E. & F. Horster and the words: E. & F. HORSTER SOLINGEN It still retains its original brown leather scabbard buffer pad. The blade fits very snuggly into the scabbard and the domed release button works perfectly. The hammered pattern brass scabbard is in excellent, undented condition and retains some of its original gilt finish and both round-headed scabbard screws on the sides. It also still has its silver bullion portepee that shows signs of quality repairs to areas of fraying. Silver thread has been used to strengthen and repair the worn areas. It is tied correctly and from the wear/fraying, looks to have been fitted on the dagger since it was issued. The blade measures 9.8” (25cm) and the dagger in the scabbard is 16.5” (42cm) long. It weighs 445g. This is a beautiful looking dagger that just screams “quality” and makes a great display piece. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

WW2 German Navy Officers Kriegsmarine Dagger with Hammered Scabbard and Knot by E. & F. HORSTER Here on offer is a beautiful early German Kriegsmarine Officer’s Dagger by E. & F. Horster, with the sailing ship and fouled anchor pattern etched blade, much sort after hammered scabbard and original knot/portepee. I believe this is an early version of a Kriegsmarine dagger, possibly an Imperial issued dagger that has been updated (eagle pommel) to allow the owner to use it during his WW2 service. The excellent condition grip is ivory in colour and the celluloid over wood version, which still has its original twisted bras grip wire. The finely detailed brass crossguard and eagle pommel are in excellent condition and still retain some of the gilt finish. The double fullered etched blade is just in mint condition and has the etched sailing ship and fouled anchor pattern, to both sides, which is still crisp and clear. Both edges are knick free and the point is still very sharp. On the reverse ricasso, it has impressed the double oval maker’s mark for E. & F. Horster and the words: E. & F. HORSTER SOLINGEN It still retains its original early green felt scabbard buffer pad. The blade fits very snuggly into the scabbard and the earlier small release button works perfectly, but the tip of the retaining latch has been removed or broken off over time. What is left of the latch still holds the dagger in the scabbard, but it can now be removed without the need to press the button. From what I have read, some of the imperial officers who served in WW2, actually preferred this mode of operation, so it may well have been made this way? The hammered pattern brass scabbard is in excellent/near mint condition and retains most of its original gilt finish. If I am being picky, there are a couple of darker “stain” patches to the finish. It still retains its single scabbard screw on the reverse. It also still has its silver bullion portepee that shows signs of fraying. It is tied correctly and from the wear/fraying, looks to have been fitted on the dagger since it was issued. The blade measures 9.9” (250cm) and the dagger in the scabbard is 17.2” (43.7cm) long. It weighs 435g. This is a beautiful looking dagger that just screams “quality” and makes a great display piece. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

WW2 German Nazi Calf Leather Folding Banknote Wallet Here on offer is a rare to find, WW2 German Nazi leather folding banknote wallet. This small and thin folding wallet is made from the finest brown calf leather and is in near mint condition, with all the original stitching still intact. It has two sections inside for banknotes and a gold embossed Nazi Swastika on the front. There is some slight loss of the embossing to the upper section of the swastika. There is no makers name or mark that I can see. I imagine this was made for a serving German officer, but looks to have hardly been used. This came with a German leather briefcase and writing implement holder from France, many years ago. It measures 3.4” (8.7cm) by 3.75” (9.5cm) when folded closed and weighs 18g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition that complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

WW2 German Nazi Leather Folding Banknote Wallet Here on offer is a rare to find, WW2 German Nazi leather folding banknote wallet. This small and thin folding wallet is made from the finest green calf leather and is in near mint condition, with all the original stitching still intact. It has two sections inside for banknotes and a gold embossed Nazi Swastika on the front. There is no makers name or mark that I can see. I imagine this was made for a serving German officer. It is in excellent condition with just a couple of indentations in the soft leather. It measures 3.4” (8.7cm) by 3.75” (9.5cm) when folded closed and weighs 25g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition that complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

WW2 German Pastel Painted Portrait of a German Army Officer Dated September 1942 Russia - K. Knorr Here on offer is an impressive WW2 German Pastel Painted Portrait of a young German Army Officer dated September 1942 Russia - K. Knorr. The German Army Officer is portrayed in his uniform, minus his cap, but showing the German army eagle above his right breast pocket. In the bottom right hand corner is written: K Knorr RUSSL. 9, 42 Therefore I have to assume that the artist was K Knorr or it was possibly the Officers name? It warrants further researching. The RUSSL would refer to Russia so I assume he was part of the German Russian offensive that started in 1941. Then 9.42, refers to September 1942. The painting appears to be in excellent condition and is possibly in its original glass fronted lacquered wooden frame. There is just one slight chip to the lacquer finish at the bottom left hand corner. The frame measures 12.6” (32cm) by 10” (25.5cm). It weighs 650g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition that complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

WW2 German Prisoner of War (POW) Hand Made Miniature Wooden Coffin with Bone Crucifix Here on offer is a great example of WW2 German Prisoner of War (POW) work that is a miniature wooden Coffin. The skilfully made wooden coffin has a top lid that pivots open at the bottom and has a finely crafted bone crucifix set on the top of the lid. Just a really interesting piece of fine WW2 POW work that makes a great addition to any WW2 collection. It measures 3.6” (9cm) long, 1.25” (3.1cm) wide and 1” (2.6cm) high. It weighs 25g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

WW2 German RAD Hewer by Carl Jul Krebs with Runic \"Life & Death\" Symbols Here on offer is a stunning original example of a RAD Hewer by Carl Jul Krebs, with some Runic Symbols. This massive and very heavy Hewer is in untouched condition and has the lovely thick quality nickel silver mounts and fittings that have developed a beautiful dark patina finish to the plating over the last 80+ years. The Hilt is in truly excellent condition with nearly all the silvering remaining to the crossguard, ferrule, grip edges and top beak. There is only the slightest loss of plating to the edges of the beak. Interestingly, on the reverse of the ferrule area, is engraved what look like two Runic Symbols. I kind fellow collector has informed me they stand for \"Life & Death\" which would fit with the passion for the service the soldiers had that that time. The genuine stunning Stag Antler Grip plates are in beautiful toned condition with no damage. They fit the metal grip frame like a “glove”. Both the retaining screws and nuts are in place and show slight surface rust that would clean off. The huge matte finished Blade measures 9.75” (24.5cm) in length and is in good condition with an overall grey finish. There is areas of darker greying/very light surface pitting that looks like it would clean off if required as the blade is bright where the runner marks appear and have rubbed the greying off. On the obverse is etched the RAD motto, Arbeit adelt”, which translates to “Labor Ennobles”. Most of the blacking has gone from to the letters, but they are still very “crisp”. On the reverse ricasso, it has a ‘crisp’ etched Oval Carl Jul Kerbs maker’s trademark. Above the trademark is the RAD triangle with the words “Ges Gesch” below it. The metal Scabbard shell is straight and retains most of its black paint. There is some light “spider” crazing and it looks to me that the large front and rear flat sections may have been repainted at some point in its life, but a long time ago. The upper mount is in excellent condition has the beautiful RAD curls on both sides and a circular pattern border at the lower edge. The hanger bar is still securely in place and shows no signs of being repaired, which I have seen on a number of examples. The lower mount has the image of the RAD badge on both sides and is in great condition, there just a few small dents to the the lower “bulge” on both edges. The thick scabbard throat is still held securely in place and all four original mount retaining screws are still in place. The blade fits and “clips” very snuggly into the scabbard. I fine example of this massive Hewer by the unusual maker Carl Jul Krebs, with some Runic Symbols, in untouched condition. The Hewer in the scabbard measures a total of 15.8” (40.3cm) long and weighs a heavy 1080g. As this is a large and heavy item, UK postage will be £12 via Parcel Force but please contact me via email for the best international postage charge for your specific country. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

WW2 German Red Cross Hewer with Black Leather Frog Here on offer is an excellent/near mint original example of a Red Cross Hewer with its original black leather frog. This massive and very heavy Hewer is in untouched condition and has the lovely thick quality nickel-plated mounts and fittings that have developed a patina finish to the plating over the last 80+ years. The Hilt is in truly excellent condition with nearly all the silvering remaining to the crossguard, RED Cross Emblem/Eagle and top Pommel. There is only the slightest loss of plating to the edges of the Pommel. The black Bakelite hilt plates are in excellent condition with just the slightest rough edge to a front 1cm section chequered plate near the top, which is a manufacturing fault and I am being really picky! They fit the metal grip frame like a “glove”. Both the retaining screws and nuts are in place and have never been undone. The huge Blade is just a beauty and measures 10.5” (26.7cm) in length and is in near mint condition with a mirror finish to the blade and all cross graining in place. There are a couple of smudges and some very light surface runner marks that would clean off if required. The saw back top edge is lethal to touch, with the teeth as sharp as the day it was made. As with all these blades, there are no maker’s marks but this one does have on the reverse ricasso, under the rear oval of the crossguard, a ‘crisp’ stamped "GES. GESCHUTZT". I believe this translates to “Legally Protected”. The blade fits very snuggly into the scabbard and still retains its large leather scabbard throat washer. The metal Scabbard shell is straight and retains nearly all of its black paint. There are just some light “spider” crazing patterns on the lower section and some slight paint loss on the edges.. The upper mount is in excellent condition with full plating and retains its two original screws. The lower mount is also in excellent undented condition and just shows some slight plating loss to the front section. Again both retaining screws are still in place. The black leather frog looks to have always been on this dagger and is in near mint condition, no cracks or damage with all the rivets and stitching in place. There is no maker’s mark that I can see on it. This is an excellent genuine example of an untouched near mint Hewer, that would make a great addition to any German edged weapons collection. The Hewer in the scabbard measures a total of 16.3” (41.5cm) long and weighs a heavy 860g. As this is a large and heavy item, UK postage will be £12 via Parcel Force but please contact me via email for the best international postage charge for your specific country. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

WW2 German Red Cross Hewer with Black Leather Frog – Brought Back by British Solider Albert Smith Here on offer is an excellent original “untouched and fresh to market” example of a Red Cross Hewer with its original black leather frog. This Hewer is part of a small collection of items that I have recently acquired from a family member of a WW2 British solider named Albert Smith. Albert Smith served with the 7th Cameroonian Rifles who where part of the 52nd (Lowland) Division. They landed in Ostend in October 1944 and battled on through to the assault on Bremen in April 1945. He brought back some war trophies, which included this Red Cross Hewer, a Luftwaffe Dagger and a German Army Belt and Buckle. Apparently they have been in a suitcase under the stairs since the end of WW2. I have also listed these items. This massive and very heavy Hewer is in untouched condition and has the lovely thick quality nickel-plated mounts and fittings that have developed a patina finish to the plating over the last 80+ years. The hilt is in truly excellent condition with nearly all the silvering remaining to the crossguard, Red Cross Emblem/Eagle and top Pommel. There is only the slightest loss of plating to the edges of the Pommel. The black Bakelite hilt plates are in excellent condition and fit the metal grip frame like a “glove”. Both the retaining screws and nuts are in place and have never been undone. The huge Blade is just a beauty and measures 10.5” (26.7cm) in length and is in excellent condition with a mirror finish to the blade. There are some small areas of greying that I believe would clean off if required. The saw back top edge is lethal to touch, with the teeth as sharp as the day it was made. As with all these blades, there are no maker’s marks but as there are no lower section scabbard screws, it was probably made by P D Luneschloss. On the reverse ricasso, under the rear oval of the crossguard, it is stamped \"GES. GESCHUTZT\". I believe this translates to “Legally Protected”. The blade fits very snuggly into the scabbard and still retains its large leather scabbard throat washer. The metal Scabbard shell is straight and retains the majority of its original black paint, with some overall light scuff marks and paint loss. The upper mount is in excellent condition and retains its two original screws. The lower mount is also in excellent undented condition and just shows some slight plating loss and light surface rust that would clean off. Interestingly it does have some original scabbard black paint showing, mainly on the ridge and back? Maybe with these fixed lower mounts (no screws) they may have accidentally been painted black along with the scabbard? The black leather frog looks to have always been on this dagger and is in near mint condition, no cracks or damage with all the rivets and stitching in place. There is no maker’s mark that I can see on it, but it does have a large letter “D” and the numbers 57 and 51 stamped on the reverse. This is an excellent genuine example of an untouched “Vet Bring Back”, Red Cross Hewer that would make a great addition to any German edged weapons collection. The Hewer in the scabbard measures a total of 16.2” (41.2cm) long and weighs a heavy 890g. As this is a large and heavy item, UK postage will be £12 via Parcel Force but please contact me via email for the best international postage charge for your specific country. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

WW2 German Rural Police Bayonet by P.D. LUNESCHLOSS with Leather Frog Here on offer is a WW2 German rural Police bayonet by P.D. LUNESCHLOSS with leather frog. It has a very fine pommel with only some minor wear to the plating on the upper obverse edge. The remainder of the plating is intact and the eagles head has crisp detailing. This is the rarer version with a rifle slot and un-plated, un-feathered, “eagle’s eye” release button. The antler grip plates remain in beautiful condition. The obverse plate shows the remains of hole below the lower rivet, indicating that it was once a clamshell type and was modified during the WW2 period. The plates are retained by two aluminium rivets with dressed heads on both sides. The grip emblem is an open aluminium Nazi period Police eagle, showing little wear. The fact that this eagle shows so little wear could be indication that this piece was not worn frequently during the period. The crossguard has the usual pattern of overlapping oak leaves, only extending to the quillon end on the reverse. The centre of the reverse is plain and stamped with the Prussian Police (Schutzpolizei), unit marks \"S.D. II. 4.0.\". The S.D. indicates the Duesseldorf district and the roman numerals II, the individual unit within that district. The 4.0. probably indicates the property numbers or factory numbers. These stampings don’t match those seen on the reverse of the upper scabbard mount, which implies that when the bayonet was modified (shortened) it ended up with another bayonets scabbard, which is not uncommon. The unit markings on the scabbard are S.K.g. 1134 that indicate it originated in the Keonigsberg district. The 13” blade of this example has been cut down and the craftsmanship is superb. The original nickel finish remains mirror bright and in excellent condition. There is only the slightest pitting in a couple of places on the top edge. Interestingly also on the top edge is what I think is an early Prussian inspection stamp and the number “K423”. This number is also stamped on the edge of the hilt tang. The obverse is also clearly stamped with maker’s name: P.D. LUNESCHLOSS SOLINGEN The thick black scabbard shell is in great condition and retains its nickel silver fittings. It has the standard dual trim lines running along the front edges and is sewn up at the rear. The scabbard mounts are constructed of matching nickel, with scalloped edges where they meet the leather shell. Both mounts are retained by means of staples and there are some dents to the lower mount. The black leather shell shows some dings and dents mainly to the front and has a very slight “bulge” on the reverse where the metal scabbard retaining spring has pushed against the leather over the years, as often seen on examples of 1st pattern Luftwaffe daggers. This bayonet comes with a near mint black leather frog, that is maker marked GUSTAV SUDBRACK Bielefeld and dated 1941 on the reverse. This is obviously a Nazi period addition probably when it was converted and has been fitted for a very long time as the leather is very hard now and is impossible to remove from the scabbard. The blade measures 4.4” (11cm) long and the complete bayonet is 17.3”” (44cm) long. It weighs a heavy 825g. Below is some interesting history about these bayonets. Prior to the centralizing of the German Police forces in 1936, many Police units wore very long bayonets equipped with a clamshell crossguard; these bayonets were equipped with blades as long as 18 inches. The obverse stag grip plate was affixed with a six-sided nickel Police insignia. The hilt was cast in nickel, having a pommel shape in the form of an eagle head and a quillon decorated with oak leaves. The scabbard was of black or brown leather, having matching nickel mounts. Police Officers wore a private purchase variety which also retained the clamshell device, but was of smaller overall proportion and was equipped with standard short blade. After Hitler came to power, the many German Police organizations still operating through their respective states and provinces were centralized under the guidance of SS-Reichsführer Himmler. The previous sidearm, a very long bayonet with clamshell addition, was altered to suit the newly formed Police. The new weapon was reworked and reissued having the following characteristics; the blade length was reduced to 13 inches, the clamshell was removed, the grip was shortened, and the new Nazi Police grip insignia replaced the Weimar six-sided grip insignia. Since adequate numbers of reworked bayonets were available, few newly produced weapons were required. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

WW2 German Wehrmacht (Army) Belt and Buckle (1936) – Brought Back by British Solider Albert Smith Here on offer is an excellent “untouched and fresh to market” example of a WW2 German Wehrmacht (Army) Belt and Buckle. This Belt and Buckle is part of a small collection of items that I have recently acquired from a family member of a WW2 British solider named Albert Smith. Albert Smith served with the 7th Cameroonian Rifles who where part of the 52nd (Lowland) Division. They landed in Ostend in October 1944 and battled on through to the assault on Bremen in April 1945. He brought back some war trophies, which included this Belt and Buckle, a Red Cross Hewer and a Luftwaffe Dagger. Apparently they have been in a suitcase under the stairs since the end of WW2. The Buckle is in near mint condition, retaining all its fine detailing and showing no signs of damage. I believe this is the “early” (1936) version of the aluminium box Buckle type, as it has a pebbled background field and a slightly domed, embossed central motif. The central motif features an embossed Wehrmacht style eagle with down swept wings on a subtly pebbled field to the centre, encompassed by an embossed oak-leaf cluster to the bottom and script, “Gott Mit Uns”, (God with Us), to the top. The oak-leaf cluster and script are on a ribbed background field and are encircled by both an inner and outer simulated twisted rope border. The reverse has the integral, raised, slotted buckle catch and separate prong bar and the two prongs are sharp and intact. The thick black leather belt measures 37.5” (95.2cm), end to end and is in great flexible but firm condition for its age. There are a couple of splits to the leather, but they don’t appear to have gone all the way through the thickness? There may also be an old repair to a split towards the Buckle, but I can’t be sure? I would strongly recommend that it is used for display purposed only and should not be worn or there is a future risk it may tear! This is an excellent genuine example of an untouched “Vet Bring Back”, Wehrmacht (Army) Belt and Buckle that would make a great addition to any WW2 German collection. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thank you for taking the time to look.

WW2 Gilt & Enamel Kings Crown Royal Army Service Corps ‘Good Luck’ Sweetheart Brooch Here on offer is a lovely detailed example of a gilt metal and enamel Royal Army Service Corps (RASC) sweetheart brooch, probably from the WW2 period as it displays the Kings Crown and GR cypher. The brooch has been made in the shape of a horseshoe, with the words ‘GOOD LUCK’ around the bottom edge. The centre displays a detailed RSAC gilt and enamel badge emblem, with the GR Royal cypher in the centre. The reverse is plain and I can’t see a makers mark anywhere. This is a quality piece in great condition, with fine detail to central badge. The brooch is 1.1” (2.8cm) wide and is complete with its original long brooch pin and “C” clasp. It weighs 9g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched.

WW2 Gilt and Enamel RAF “Wings” Sweetheart Brooch c1940 Here on offer is a finely detailed example of a gilt and enamel RAF emblem sweetheart brooch, circa 1940. This is a quality gold-plated piece with fine detailing to the spread feathered wings along with the Kings Crown and “RAF” letters, with just some tiny areas of plating loss. The Raf letters have a blue enamel background and the crown is inset with red enamel. On the reverse it still retains its original fixing pin with “locking” C clasp. The brooch is 1.7” (4.2cm) wide and it weighs 2.7g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

WW2 Glass Framed Display of Service History Relating to E. M. Nellist of The Royal Warwickshire Regiment 1940 - 1943 Here on offer is a handmade WW2 glass framed display of service history, relating to E. M. Nellist of The Royal Warwickshire Regiment. The images and details appear to have been hand painted in watercolours and show the battalions he probably served with between Jan 1940 through to Jan 1943. It also includes his WW2 period, bi-metal cap badge and a pair of brass shoulder title badges. The display is in excellent condition and warrants further research. The frame measures 15.25” (38.8cm) by 9.9” (25cm) and weighs 755g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

WW2 GPO Joseph Allen & Sons Sheffield “NON-XLL” Folding Knife Dated 1942 Here on offer is a WW2 GPO Joseph Allen & Sons Sheffield “NON-XLL” Folding Knife Dated 1942. The knife has a very sharp, 3.75” single edged, polish steel blade, with a sloping squared off tip, like a Royal Navy rope knife. The ricasso is stamped with: NON-XLL J. ALLEN & SONS SHEFFIELD I believe that Joseph Allen & Sons did own the right to the \"NON XLL\" mark, having acquired it in 1883 from Unwin & Rodgers who had themselves taken it from William Broadhurst’s concern around 1860. There is no movement or wabble to the blade and it has a sting closing snap and is still stiff to open. The blade does show scratch marks on both sides and some greying to the finish near the tip and shows signs of sharpening to the edge. The grip slabs are held in place by three steel pins and seem to be made from a heavy metal alloy, with a chequered pattern to provide a good grip. One side has a flat section that is now rubbed but you can make out the faintly stamped words: GPO JOSEPH ALLEN & SONS SHEFFIELD 1942 I assume that \"GPO\" relates to the \"General Post Office\", but I have no idea what the military relationship was to the GPO during WW2. The blade measures 3.75” (9.5cm) long and the whole knife is 8.5” (21.5cm) long. It weighs 212g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

WW2 Hand Carved Very Large Double-Sided Wooden Plaque for R.A.M.C. No.1 West African Training Wing Nigeria 1944 Here on offer is a WW2 period hand carved very large double-sided wooden Plaque, relating to the Royal Army Medical Corps (R.A.M.C.) of the No1 West African Training Wing, based at Enugu, Nigeria, at Christmas 1944. The Plaque itself has been skilfully hand carved from one solid piece of hardwood, possibly African rosewood and on one side depicts the crowned badge of the “Royal Army Medical Corps” next to a tall coconut palm tree. Also carved on it are the words: NO1 WEST AFRICAN TRAINING WING and ENUGU 1944 NIGERIA. On the other side is a large coconut palm tree with a crown above it and an elephant at its base. It is also carved with a number of names: WALLY PATRICIA LILLY ALAN TERRENCE LEON I guess of serving nurses based out there at the time. Along with the words: XMAS GREETINGS FROM WEST AFRICA 1944 This is a really unusual and rare plaque that warrants further researching. The Plaque measures 16.75” (42.5cm) high by 11.75” (29.8cm) wide and weighs a heavy 850g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. As this is a large and heavy item, UK postage will be £12 via Parcel Force but please contact me via email for the best international postage charge for your specific country. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

WW2 Hard Rubber Bust of Sir Winston Churchill circa 1940 Here on offer is a genuine WW2 Bust of Sir Winston Churchill, circa 1940. The bust is made from a black hard rubber compound. The base has a metal (steel) disc fitted in the bottom, which I guess acts as a weight? The detail of the face and hair is excellent as is the necktie and medal he wears. The front edge has the words: Winston S. Churchill recessed in to it. It is great original condition. It even still has his original cigar in place. The Bust is 5.25” (13cm) high and 3.4” (8.5cm) wide. It weighs 134g. It is truly a great reproduction of the great man himself and would make a great display item or desk ornament for any WW2 collector. Winston Leonard Spencer Churchill was born on 30 November 1874 at Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire. He was a British politician known chiefly for his leadership of the United Kingdom during World War II. He served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1940 to 1945 and again from 1951 to 1955. A noted statesman and orator, Churchill was also an officer in the British Army, a historian, a Nobel Prize-winning writer, and an artist. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched.

WW2 Italian POW made Aluminium Trench Art Cigarette Case - EGYPT Here on offer is a WW2 Italian POW made aluminium trench art sweetheart cigarette case. I have been told that these sweetheart cigarette cases where made by Italian POW\'s captured by the British Forces in North Africa in WW2. I believe they were traded for food and cigarettes by the Italian POW’s. The POW Camp at Fayid, Egypt was one of the last camps to have its inmates repatriated in 1948. The cases where made using the aluminium frames of downed aircraft from the North African front. Each case was then individually hand engraved and therefore each one is unique! The front of this fine example has detailed pierced images of a Mosque with red and blue celluloid round windows, set against a dark blue and red “sun ray” sky. Some of the aluminium is just showing through the blue celluloid, please see photos. The back of the case has an image of the African continent in the middle, against a cut out sunray, with a blue background. The image of Africa has an Egyptian pyramid, a palm tree and a rising sun engraved on the front. Also, on the back of the case is engraved the word EYGPT. Inside the case, on both sides, it has been engraved with ornate floral images. On one side it also has the raised image of a heart with a red coloured celluloid centre, where a photo can be inserted at the top It also retains the original lugs and a slightly over stretched elastic strap. These are rare to find and would have been used to hold the cigarettes in place. The case is opened by pressing an aluminium catch at the edge of the case, which still works perfectly as does the hinge. The case itself is in really excellent condition with no cracks or splits, just a few very light surface scratches through use. The aluminium has a nice smooth feel and a shiny polished bright finish. It measures 5.75” (14.7cm) wide, 3.25” (8.3cm) high and 0.6” (1.5cm) thick. It weighs 136g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

WW2 Italian POW Made Aluminium Trench Art Cigarette Case – Great Sphinx of Egypt Here on offer is a fine example of a WW2 Italian POW made aluminium Trench Art cigarette or sweetheart case that depicts scenes of Egypt. The case is in excellent unused condition and still retains a bright finish to the aluminium. I have been told that these sweetheart cigarette cases where made by Italian POW\'s captured by the British Forces in North Africa during WW2. I believe these items were traded for food and cigarettes by the Italian POW’s. The POW Camp at Fayid, Egypt was one of the last camps to have its inmates repatriated in 1948. The cases where made using the aluminium frames of downed aircraft from the North African front. Each case was then individually hand engraved and therefore each one is unique! The front of this fine example has detailed pierced image of a Mosque with palm trees, set against a dark blue background. The back of the case has the image of the Great Sphinx of Giza and two of the famous pyramids, set against a red sky. The coloured material on the back seems to be a reverse painted plastic. Inside the case it has a central diamond plaque engraved with the owner’s initials: R G and surrounded by laurel leaves. On the other side is engraved the image of a flower and laurel leaves. It also retains the original lugs and the elastic strap, which, is rare to find these days and would be used to hold the cigarettes in place. The case is opened by pressing an aluminium catch at the edge of the case, which still works perfectly as does the hinge. The case itself is in excellent unused condition with no cracks or splits, just a few very light surface scratches on the front. It measures 5.4” (13.7cm) wide, 3.1” (7.7cm) high and 0.6” (1.4cm) thick. It weighs 118g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

WW2 Japanese Type 30 Arisaka Bayonet and Scabbard with Repaired Grip Here on offer is WW2 Japanese Type 30 Arisaka bayonet and scabbard with a war damaged but repaired grip. The Type 30 was the primary kind of bayonet used on Japanese rifles during WW2 and was introduced in 1897. They were produced in 18 distinct manufacturing patterns. I think this bayonet is a later war example, with a blued and fullered blade, a straight contoured crossguard and now contoured wooden grip. This example has been through the wars, literally, with the metal pommel being broken off of the tang. I was told this was due to battle damage but who can say for sure? Somebody has taken the time to hand carve a pair of contoured wooden grips with a bird’s head pommel, that actually fit well. It could at least then be used as a short sword, if not a true rifle bayonet. On the ricasso of the blade, you can just make out the Nagoya Army Arsenal mark and Toyoda Automatic Loom Works mark. The round figure-8 like mark is the Nagoya Army Arsenal mark, that represents two Shachi (Golden Dolphins). Shachi were mythical creatures with the body of a carp and the head of a tiger. The Toyoda maker mark depicts the Kanji inside a diamond. Toyoda Automatic Loom Works began producing automobiles in 1933. In 1937, the automobile department became a separate company which grew into what is known today as Toyota Motor Sales. Toyoda made bayonets from 1938–1945, under Nagoya supervision. It has a 15.5” (39.5cm) long single edged fullered blade, that shows some loss of blueing and pitting to the finish. The very tip is also now bent over. The black painted straight cross guard is slightly pitted, but seems to be undamaged. It comes with its original metal scabbard that looks to have been repainted black at some point and it has a slight ding to the lower edge section. So certainly not a mint example but makes an interesting and good display bayonet. The bayonet is 20.5” (52cm) in total length and weighs 575g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. .

WW2 Luftwaffe Falshirmjager-Paratrooper Non Take-Down Gravity Knife by Paul Weyersberg & Co Here on offer is a WW2 Luftwaffe Falshirmjager-Paratrooper ‘non take-down’ Gravity Knife by Paul Weyersberg & Co. All the fittings are nickel-plated and show light surface wear, no speckling, lifting or pitting. All the mechanisms work properly and the blade locks into place. The blade is in great condition and has been lightly sharpened during its life and retains a sharp cutting edge. There are some long light scratches along the length of the blade, which I think would partly polish out if so required. The blade has the ‘Sword in a Wreath’ trade mark around which is stamped: PAUL WEYERSBERG & Co SOLINGEN below which is stamped: ROSTFREI The blade mechanism is stamped with what looks like “66” or possibly “99”. The base of the spike doesn’t have the Waffen-Amt stylised eagle stamp, but not all knives carried it as the Wehrmacht also used them. The spike looks to have had its point reground at some time in the past. The beautifully grained wooden grips are in great condition, with no cracks or splits, just some light usage nicks and dings. There is also a dark mark where the lanyard ring has rested against the wood of the years. It still retains its undamaged large lanyard ring but the nickel plate has been lost to time, leaving it with a dark metal finish. A beautiful and complete example of a used gravity knife that are hard to come by these days. With the blade extended and including the lanyard ring, the Knife measures 10.75” (27.4cm). The blade measures 4.2” (10.5cm) and the spike 3.4” (8.6cm). It weighs 298g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

WW2 Luftwaffe Falshirmjager-Paratrooper Non Take-Down Gravity Knife by SMF Here on offer is a WW2 Luftwaffe Falshirmjager-Paratrooper ‘non take-down’ Gravity Knife by SMF. All the fittings are nickel-plated and show light surface wear, no speckling, lifting or pitting. All the mechanisms work properly and the blade locks into place. One thing I will point out is when the blade is fully retracted and tipped down the blade sometimes does protrude by a few millimetres. (see my pictures). The blade is in great condition and has been lightly sharpened during its life and retains a sharp cutting edge. There are some long light scratches along the length of the blade, which I think would partly polish out if so required. The blade has the SMF seated King trade mark, below which is written: SOLINGEN ROSTFREI The blade mechanism is stamped “2” and “106” and the base of the spike is stamped with the Waffen-Amt stylised eagle with the number “5”. The spike looks to have had its point reground at some time in the past. The beautifully grained wooden grips are in great condition, with no cracks or splits, just some light usage nicks and dings. It still retains its undamaged nickel-plated large lanyard ring. A very good and complete example of a used gravity knife. With the blade extended and including the lanyard ring, the Knife measures 10.8” (27.6cm). The blade measures 4.25” (10.8cm) and the spike 3.3” (8.4cm). It weighs 285g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

WW2 Luftwaffe Falshirmjager-Paratrooper Non Take-Down Gravity Knife by SMF – Sharped Blade Here on offer is a WW2 Luftwaffe Falshirmjager-Paratrooper ‘non take-down’ Gravity Knife by SMF. All the fittings are nickel-plated and show light surface wear and there are some slight ‘hammer’ dents on the top fitting where someone has used it to bang in a nail! But no speckling, lifting or pitting. All the mechanisms work properly and the blade locks into place. What lets this fine example down is the fact the blade has been over sharpened during its life but it does retain a sharp cutting edge. There are some long light scratches along the length of the blade, which I think would partly polish out if so required. The blade has the SMF seated King trade mark, below which is written: SOLINGEN ROSTFREI The blade mechanism is stamped “373” and the base of the spike is stamped with the Waffen-Amt stylised eagle with the number “5”. The spike looks to have had its point reground at some time in the past. The lovely grained wooden grips are in great condition, with no cracks or splits, just some light usage nicks and dings. There is a wood knot on one of surfaces which I think just adds appeal to this example. It still retains its undamaged nickel-plated large lanyard ring. A very good and complete example of a used gravity knife. With the blade extended and including the lanyard ring, the Knife measures 10.4” (26.5cm). The blade measures 3.75” (9.5cm) and the spike 3.4” (8.6cm). It weighs 288g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

WW2 Luftwaffe Officers Sword by F & A Helbig with Luftwaffe Acceptance Stamp and Original Leather Hanger Here on offer is an original example of an early Luftwaffe Officers Sword complete with its original leather hanger by the unusual maker, F & A Helbig. I have found out some information about the maker’s, F & A Helbig. Frieda & Alfred Helbig was one of two small makers operating in the city of Steinbach, holding an early manufactures contract in the late 1930's. There are 92 towns named Steinbach. Each one uses a geographical point to distinguish it from the other. In this case it's STEINBACH-GAEFLER. You will may notice in the maker mark, the name Steinbach Kr. M. which is it's county (Kreis Meiningen) Sometime during 1943 most of the men were declared nonessential and drafted so the company simply withered away. F&A Helbig facilities now function as a factory making electrical parts. It’s owners; Frieda and Alfred both died in 1984, thirty-nine years after their company was dissolved and it’s property confiscated by the East German state. The very earliest F&As edged weapons had a LuftMT stamped in the centre of the obverse aspect of the blade. These are fairly rare and as far as I know F&A only electro penned their maker’s marks while all other maker’s stamped them. That's why the marks are so difficult to read! The sword is in untouched condition and has a lovely patina throughout the quality nickel silver mounts, however most of the silver plating has worn off during its use. The Pommel is in excellent condition, with no dings to the rim, however all the silver plating has been worn or cleaned off during its life. The Swastika Sunwheels have a lovely burnished finish to them on both sides and the top edge is engraved with the oak leaf pattern. The Grip is made from wood covered with fine quality dark blue Moroccan leather, which is in good aged condition. There are rub marks and scuffs to the leather on both sides and it looks like the dings exposing the wood have been painted dark blue to camouflage them, many years ago. It has two springy twisted grip wires set next to each other are still firmly in place and look to have been silvered, which is unusual? The sweeping ‘wing’ style crossguard has the finely detailed feathering on the wings and the central Swastika Sunwheels have the same age burnished finish to them as the Pommel. Some of the plating looks to have worn off the front, but still remains in place on the back, being slightly protected by the leather hanger. The plated Blade measures 28.4” (72cm) in length and is in excellent near condition with just light surface runner marks and two small areas where the plating has greyed but not pitted, which may clean up bright? It has a very faint oval F & A Helbig maker’s trademark, which has the words F & A HELBIG at the top with GAEFLER in the centre and STEINBACH Kr. M. at the bottom of the oval. The blade is also stamped with the official Stick Eagle and “8” Waffenamt stamp. It also still retains its original dark blue leather blade washer. The metal Scabbard is straight and covered with the same high quality dark blue Moroccan leather as the Grip. There are a number of dings and scuffs to the leather and a few of the larger dings seem to have been painted in with dark blue paint as they used on the grip leather. Nearly halfway down on the front is a slight crease, similar to the “train door” creases you see on Naval daggers. The top scabbard mount seems to have retained most of its silver plating and just has one small dent to the back under the leather hanger. The lower scabbard mount has lost some silver plating and has a number of small dings near the tip, again they look like they may have been caused by car doors or train doors? The four scabbard screws are in place. Still attached is the original dark blue leather crescent hanger with its metal clip loop at the top. One of the loops looks like it has a very old strap repair? The blade fits very snuggly into the scabbard. Not a mint condition sword, just a great genuine sword by an unusual maker in untouched condition. It could be cleaned to a bright finish or just left with 80 years of patina, which personally I think adds to its appeal as a collector. The Sword in the scabbard measures a total of 36” (91.4cm) long and weighs a heavy 920g. As this is a large and heavy item, UK postage will be £12 via Parcel Force but please contact me via email for the best international postage charge for your specific country. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

WW2 MVSN Fascist Senior Italian Officer\'s Dagger with rare Leather Hanger and Portepee Here on offer is a excellent example of a rare WW2 MVSN Fascist Senior Italian Officer’s \"Volunteer National Security Militia\" Dagger with its original scabbard, deluxe leather hanger and dress bouillon portepee. The grip is made of bright aluminium with an eagle head pommel and half quillion. There are two black painted sections on the front and back, the front is also set in the centre with a gilt metal Italian Fascist’s Axe symbol, held in place by a screw on the reverse. There are some minor dings near the eagle’s head; otherwise it is in truly excellent condition. The single edged plain blade is in perfect original condition, with a bright mirror finish. The scabbard has gilt brass chiselled hanger bands and a plain throat and ferrule, all with an aged patina finish. It retains all its black paint, with just some very minor scratches and nicks. The throat still retains its unturned retaining screws. The rare hanger is a deluxe leather version with the Roman Legion Eagle SPQR gilt metal belt clip. SPQR translates to \"Senatus Populusque Romanus\" which in English means \"Senate and the People of Rome\". It also has the stylised large gilt meatl “M” for Mussolini under the Eagle clip. The black leather straps are in great condition with just some rubbing at the ends where the small hanger clips attach. The small gilt bullion portepee comes with a beautiful gilt and black patterned thin strap and a gilt sliding ring. If you are looking for a rare Italian Officers Dagger, this is a beautiful crisp original example, in excellent condition. The blade measures 7.75” (19.7cm) and the dagger itself 12.2” (30.8cm). Inserted in the scabbard it measures 13.75” (35cm). The set weighs 355g. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched.

WW2 Nepalese Mk II Kukri Knife with Leather Covered Scabbard Dated 1944 Here on offer is a WW2 period Nepalese MKII Kukri knife leather covered scabbard, dated 1944. The kukri itself has a one-piece hard wood grip with carved grip rings. There is a chip to the pommel edge and an age crack near the metal ferrule. The 9.75” blade shows some light age pitting and signs of sharpening and still retains a very sharp edge. It has the traditional kaudi notch and three chiselled lines on both sides near the straight top edge. It is stamped with the year date for 1944 and the letter G, on one side. 44 G The scabbard has provision for a chakmak and karda knife, which are now missing. The khissa pouch also present. The brown leather covered wooden scabbard is in remarkably good condition, with some pleasing tooled decoration, complete with sangli loop and buttons. It also has a WW2 period green Kaki webbing strap and buckles tightly wrapped around the body of the scabbard. This knife has clearly seen service during WW2 and is a fine example of genuine used kukri, if only it could talk! The blade measures approximately 9.75” (25cm) long and the knife is 14.25” (36.3cm) in total length. With the scabbard, it weighs 535g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

WW2 No.36 Type II British \'Rifle\' Mills Grenade by BBC Converted to a Table Lighter Here on offer is great example of a now inert, original WW2 No.36 Type II British \'Rifle\' Mills grenade made by BBC and now converted to a table lighter. The front of the main body of the grenade has the letters BBC stamped on it (with a rivet covering the central “B”), which indicates the maker of the body was the British Bath Co, of Greenford, London. These grenades were made from a number of individually manufactured parts, body, base plug etc, that were made by different manufactures and then assembled. On the front is the filler plug, that is marked with a “Z” meaning the plug is made from Zinc and the letters “APDP” which indicates the foundry maker was, Alloy Pressure Die Products Ltd. The flat section on the back, it is stamped with the letters A and letter C, which I can’t find a reference too? This example is also fitted with a rifle grenade attachment base plate, so it could be launched from a rifle cup dispenser. The plate now has a chromed plated flared cover fitted to the top, to make a more attractive looking base. It is stamped with M.G.M LTD which indicates the maker was, Metropolitan Gas Meter Co. of London and Nottingham. There are other ordinance marks, including “II” and the number /45, for the year 1945. When the base plate is unscrewed you then also access and unscrew the base plug. With both removed you can access the flint screw and spring and you can see the main body is filled with wadding that will hold the lighter fuel and allow it to soak the wick. The steel knurled edged base plug is stamped with various ordnance markings, being: No.36 M II (broad arrow) /45 for 1945 and SEG the manufacturer Southern Engineering Group. The lighter mechanism itself, is in full working order and works by pushing the modified original lever down which releases the sprung wick cover and creates a spark to light the wick. It doesn’t contain any lighter fuel to comply with shipping regulations. The grenade body has a lovely dark patina finish to the metal and the base plate has signs of surface rust. PLEASE NOTE: This item is free from explosives (FFE and contains no explosive elements or parts thereof). It measures 4.25” (11cm) high and the base plate is 2.5” (6.4cm) diameter. It weighs a heavy 670g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

WW2 No.36 Type II British \'Rifle\' Mills Grenade by J P & S Ltd Converted to a Table Lighter Here on offer is great example of an inert original WW2 No.36 Type II British \'Rifle\' Mills Grenade by J P & S Ltd Converted to a Table Lighter. The front of the main body has the letters JPS stamped on it and on the back the number 1 and letter D. This example is also fitted with a rare rifle grenade attachment base plate. It is stamped with J P & S Ltd and other ordinance marks, including a crows-foot and the letters HV and the number 40, for I assume the year 1940. With the rifle plate removed you can see the aluminium plug that is marked with the letters SDR, Z and the dated 1942. In the centre there has been a hole drilled as part of the modification to use it as a lighter. The lighter mechanism has been expertly fitted and is in working order, but the flint been removed and it doesn’t contain any fuel to comply with shipping regulations. It has a brass cover that can extinguish the wick when closed and the flint wheel can be removed just by unscrewing the mechanism. The grenade body and plate have a lovely dark patina finish to the metal. PLEASE NOTE: This item is free from explosives (FFE and contains no explosive elements or parts thereof). It measures 4” (10.3cm) high and the circular plate is 2.5” (6.4cm) diameter. It weighs a heavy 660g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

WW2 Parachute Regiment Qualification Wing Airborne Forces Cloth Badge Here on offer is what I am told is a WW2 Parachute Regiment qualification wing Airborne Forces cloth badge. I am not an expert when it comes to cloth badges but have been told this example ‘ticks the boxes’ as a genuine WW2 example, but please look at my photos and please make your own judgement. It appears to be the flat type that has been embroidered on wool and clearly have been trimmed and worn. It has seen a service life and has age related wear including some moth nibbles to the tip of the left wing. Strangely it has three male poppet connectors sewn on to the reverse for reasons I don’t understand? It measures 3.2” (8.2cm) wide and 1.4” (3.5cm) high. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thanks for taking the time to look.

WW2 Period American Purple Heart Medal by Robbins Company Numbered 481316 with Original Case Here on offer is a genuine WW2 period American Purple Heart Medal by Robbins Company with its original dark blue leatherette and gilt patterned case. This fine example is stamped on the lower left edge with the number 481316. Sadly, to my knowledge it is not possible to identify who was issued with this particular numbered example, as no database as such exists. This number means the medal was made in 1942-1943 by the Robbins Company who made Purple Hearts with the number range 400000 to 600000. The medal is made of bronze with gold gilt, enamel, and a polished phenolic resin heart with a slot brooch. It still retains its original purple and gold edged ribbon. The Purple Heart \"Medal\" was established in 1932 for the 200th anniversary of the birth of George Washington. Original criteria for award of the Purple Heart as published in the War Department Circular No. 6 of February 22, 1932 states that the medal be awarded to anyone serving in the Army who had received combat-related injuries or had received the AEF\'s Meritorious Service Citation Certificate during WWI. The new medal was retroactive to any soldier wounded from the Civil War on, eligible recipients were required to submit a formal application to the War Department for approval before the issuance of the medal. The Purple Heart was not officially authorized for the Navy until 1942, sailors and Marines who had been wounded prior to 1932 were eligible to apply for the medal. Approximately 12,000 sailors and Marines were wounded between the Civil War and the Nicaragua Campaign of 1932. The medal measures 1.4” (3.5cm) wide and weighs 36g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

WW2 Period English Stag Handled Boot Knife with Leather Sheath Here on offer is what I was told is a WW2 period English stag handled boot knife with a custom-made leather sheath. This came from a collection of items from a museum that closed its doors and its collection was made up of military “items” that had been donated, mainly from WW2. I don’t have any provenance to go with this story but the knife is similar to others that were privately purchased by British and American soldiers during WW2. This knife has clearly seen “service” but the single edged bowie style steel blade still holds a good edge and is just shows some light age staining and scratches. The is no makers name on the blade, just on one side of the ricasso, the words: FINEST STEEL WARRANTED The grip is made from a two slabs of beautiful stag horn that are held tightly together with four brass pins. It has an aluminium pommel that has a five-pointed star stamped on three sides? Maybe a maker’s logo? The pommel, grip and spacers are held in place by an integral brass screw that fits to the knife tang at the top. The custom-made brown leather sheath is stitched at the front and has a belt loop at the back, which has been squashed flat, as if it was possible fitted in the top of a boot? There is a slight spilt at the top edge, but no retaining strap, so it could be easily and quickly withdrawn from the sheath. The bowie blade measures 4.75” (12cm) long and the knife is 8.5” (21.6cm) in total length. It weighs 170g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched.

WW2 Period Gentleman’s Double-Bladed Penknife by SMF Solingen c1940 Here on offer is a double-bladed gentleman’s penknife by SMF, Solingen, circa 1940. The penknife has an unusual “one piece” ivorine handle, that looks like ivory. Ivorine was invented back in 1883 and is actually a synthetic ivory, made from cellulose nitrate. The knife has two steel blades, that hinge out perfectly, one at each end. The longer blade has the maker’s mark on the ricasso, which is the seated king with sword and the letters SMF, SOLINGEN. The small blade is unmarked. According to “Levine\'s Guide to Knives and Their Values”, this knife was made by Stocker & Co. (SMF) in Solingen, Germany. The company made knives from 1897 to circa 1970. They used the SMF, seated king with sword, stamp after 1933. Before that, they used \"Solingen Metallwarenfabrik\". The penknife is in great condition with just some tiny nicks on the edge of the handle and the blades have been lightly sharpened in their life and now have a dull grey finish to the steel, that would probably polish up bright. The longer blade measures 1.75” (4.4cm) and the shorter blade 1.25” (3.2cm). Closed the handle measures 2.4” (6.2cm). It weighs 13.5g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

WW2 Period Hand Carved Large Wooden Plaque for RAF No.353 Squadron Here on offer is a WW2 period hand carved large wooden Plaque, relating to RAF No.353 Squadron. This Plaque came with a solid brass ‘Trench Art’ model of an RAF Lockheed Hudson light bomber and reconnaissance aircraft, which I have also listed for sale. The Plaque itself has been skilfully hand carved from one solid piece of hardwood, possibly an Indian rosewood and depicts the crowned badge of the “Bengal Tiger Rampart” for No.353 Squadron. At the base in raised letters is the squadron’s motto: \"FEAR NAUGHT IN UNITY\" No.353 Squadron was active during WW2 and was formed at Dum Dum, Calcutta on 1 June 1942, with three Hudsons for general reconnaissance duties. Patrols over the Bay of Bengal began on 13 July, which continued until 8 August 1943 after which the squadron moved to Palam to take over the mail runs from No.194 Squadron. The Hudsons operated a network of services throughout India and in April 1944 they were supplemented by Dakotas, which formed D Flight. In August, five Ansons were taken into use for short-range communications and by October the Hudsons had all been replaced by Dakotas. Expediters took place of Ansons early in 1945, but by May 1945 the squadron had standardised on Dakotas of which it had twenty-seven on strength during the latter half of the year. Transport duties continued until No.353 disbanded on 1 October 1946. The Plaque measures 11.3” (29cm) diameter and weighs a heavy 720g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

WW2 Period Italian Fascist M.V.S.N. 2nd Pattern Dagger/Fighting Knife with Metal Scabbard Here on offer is an original WW2 period Italian Fascist M.V.S.N. 2nd pattern large dagger/fighting knife with metal scabbard. This type of dagger/fighting knife used by Italian & Axis troops during the time of Benito Mussolini from the early 1920s until 1943. This \"2nd pattern\" MVSN dagger, unlike the first pattern, was completely and originally manufactured to the designs of the then new Fascist Party specification, and it was intended to serve both as a dress dagger and as a useful combat fighting knife. It has an unfullered 8.25” (21cm) double edged blade, with spear-shaped point, that is in excellent condition with just some very slight greying to the finish and some tiny nicks to a 1cm section of the lower edge. It looks to have never been sharpened which is rare to find on these knives, that where often used and abused as utility knives, after WW2. The blade fits snuggly against the steel, slightly curved and rounded cross guard. The dark coloured rosewood grip, has carved finger groves on one edge and now has a wonderful smooth patina to the finish. There are some age cracks and a tiny chip missing near the pommel, as shown in my photos. It secured by two steel, slightly pitted rivets to the tang and is topped with and flat steel pommel. It comes with its original steel scabbard that has now lost its black paint finish, which could be repainted if so required, but I prefer to leave it as it is. The front is embossed with the fascist logo of the famous bound axe and rods over M.V.S.N., which stands for \"Milizia Volontara par la Sicurezza NSDAPonale\", known globally as the Blackshirts. On the reverse is a metal rectangular shaped belt loop, that is riveted in place. The overall finish to the metal is actually excellent, with no dents or cracks and just some very light age pitting and dark staining. It has an internal brass throat at the top, that is held in place with a screw. This is a great example of what is now a scarce dagger/knife, that has not been messed about with and is just in untouched condition. The blade measures 8.25” (21cm) long and the knife is 12.7” (32.1cm) in total length. It weighs 350g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition that complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

WW2 Period Large Bronzed Copper Cigarette Box Linked to The Dorsetshire Regiment Here on offer is unusual WW2 period, bronzed copper cigarette box that has the emblem for The Dorsetshire Regiment displayed on the top of the lid. The lid has cut-out sections with a fitted glass panel below, that allow the red card to show through. The hinged box has a removable/adjustable wooden section allowing the content size to be adjusted and it could even hold playing cards. The box is in great condition, now having a fine dark patina to the metal. There is just a small spilt to one corner of the lid at the front. It measures 6” (15.2cm) by 3.5” (8.9cm) by 2.25” (5.8cm) and weighs a heavy 433g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thanks for taking the time to look.

WW2 Period Large Dagger Shaped Trench Art Letter Opener with Wavy Copper Blade Here on offer is a beautifully made WW2 period “trench art” letter opener. The heavy and solid metal letter opener has been made to the size of a real dagger. The pommel and sloping crossguard are made from solid polished brass. The grip is made from aluminium with copper and brass segments that have been machined and polished to a beautiful smooth finish. The wavy shaped blade is made from solid copper and is held firmly in place by a copper pin through the brass crossguard. This is just one of the nicest examples of a letter opener that I have seen for a long time. The blade measures 6.6” (17cm) long and the letter opener is 11.75” (30cm) in total length. It weighs a heavy 375g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. Thank you for looking.

WW2 Period Model of a British “S” Class Submarine Dated 1942 Here on offer is an impressive WW2 period, hand made metal model of a WW2 British Submarine, which I think from its shape is an “S” class submarine? This type of WW2 “Trench Art” where normally made by Naval engineering ratings in their spare time, from any materials that where not being used at the time. The submarine has been made from a solid piece of aluminium that has been beautifully hand tooled into the sleek lines of a WW2 submarine. The conning tower has been crafted to scale and has what I think are two brightly polished snorkels, joined together at the top, inserted on the bridge. There is a small hole just in front of the conning tower that may have held a model cannon or mast and a similar hole at the back for a mast? The model has been mounted onto a solid (oak) wooden base, which has 1942, and BN stamped into the wooden surface. I guess 1942 is the year it was made and BN are the initials of the maker? This model makes a great desk display item and can act as a paperweight as well. The S class was a medium sized patrol submarine, designed with the proposed international restriction of 600 tons displacement in mind. Intended for use in north European or Mediterranean waters, they were highly manoeuvrable and fast diving with a heavy armament of torpedoes. This allowed large salvoes to be fired from long range in an effort to counter the improved anti submarine techniques. This proved to be a very successful design that was put back into production during the WW2, 62 boats of this class being built. Some boats were partially welded and the later ones fully welded construction, improving the strength of the pressure hull and consequently increasing their diving depth. The model measures 8” (20.4cm) long and the base is 10.25” (26.8cm) by 2.25” (5.8cm). It weighs 430g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched.

WW2 Period RAF No. 62 Transport Squadron Wooden Wall Plaque Here on offer is a WW2 period; large hand carved wooden wall plaque in the image of the badge/emblem for the No. 62 Royal Air Force Transport Squadron. The plaque has been beautifully hand carved from a dark wood, possibly mahogany that now has a lovely aged patina finish to the wood. There is a metal ring fitted to the top to enable it to be hung on a wall. It depicts the 62nd RAF Transport Squadrons ‘emblem’ which is a star shaped meteor and the motto ‘INSPERATO’ which means ‘unexpectedly’. The plaque is in great original condition, but has an old repair to a break that has been re-glued, on the right hand edge of the motto ribbon. The plaque measures 8.25” (21cm) high and 6.5” (16.5cm) wide. It weighs 140g. No. 62 Squadron of the RAF was originally established as a Royal Flying Corps squadron in 1916 and operated the Bristol F2B fighter in France during the last year of WW1. After the war the squadron was disbanded and it was re-established in 1937 as part of the build-up of the RAF in the late 1930s. During WW2 the Squadron was deployed to the Far East, operating the Bristol Blenheim from Singapore and Malaya. On 30 April 1942, the squadron reformed when No. 139 Squadron, equipped with Hudsons and based at Calcutta was renumbered. The squadron was a General Reconnaissance unit, flying coastal reconnaissance and anti-submarine patrols off the coast of Burma. From January 1943, the squadron concentrated on bombing missions rather than the maritime mission which it had previously. In May that year, it withdrew from front line operations as its Hudsons were modified for the transport role, while in November, before becoming operational, it re-equipped with Douglas Dakotas. The squadron flew in support of British and Commonwealth forces during the Battle of the Admin Box in February 1944 and of Operation Thursday, the second Chindit operation in March. It was heavily deployed in dropping supplies during the Battle off Imphal, continuing to fly through the heavy rains of the Monsoon season. The squadron was withdrawn for operations for rest in August 1944, returning to supply dropping in November, continuing these duties and more general transport flying until the end of the war in August 1945. The squadron disbanded on 15 March 1946 at Mingaladon near Rangoon, Burma. After the close of World War II the squadron disbanded for the second time. It was briefly re-established from 1946 to 1947 as a Dakota squadron and operated out of Burma and India. It final incarnation was as a Bristol Bloodhound missile unit in the early 1960s. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched.

WW2 Period South Wales Borderers (SWB) Bi-Metal Slider Cap Badge Here on offer is an excellent example of a WW2 Period, South Wales Borderers (SWB) bi-metal slider cap badge. The round die-stamped, bi-metal badge retains its original slider to the reverse. It measures 1.6” (4.2cm) dimeter weighs 14g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

WW2 POW made Aluminium Cigarette Case England 1944 Here on offer is a WW2 POW made aluminium Trench Art Cigarette/Sweetheart Case. This is the first example I have seen that was actually made in a POW camp in England, normally they where made POW’s in North Africa. These cases were traded for food and cigarettes by the POW’s, with the guards and locals. The cases where made using the aluminium frames of downed aircraft, in this case that crashed in England during WW2. Each case was then individually hand engraved and therefore each one is unique! The front of this beautiful example has a fine chisel work design that surrounds a central image of two cherub’s either side of a central shield escutcheon that has the owners initials AZ engraved into it. The back of the case also has the same fine chisel/engraving work around the border and in the centre is an image of a spread winged bird, possibly a phoenix? Inside the case it has the engraved images of an ornate planter above the owners initials AZ and the lettering: MADE IN ENGLAND IN THE YEAR 1944 BY SA Someone at some point in time has also scratched the initials RP into the case, probably another owner of the case. On the other side is a image of a pretty woman in a summer outfit with a flowers. It also retains the original lugs and the elastic strap that is rare to find these days and would be used to hold the cigarettes in place. The case is opened by pressing an aluminium catch at the edge of the case, which still works perfectly as does the hinge. The case itself is in excellent condition with no cracks or splits; just a few very light surface scratches through use and a very shallow dent near the birds head. The aluminium has a nice smooth feel and a shiny polished finish. It measures 5.75” (14.7cm) wide, 3.2” (8cm) high and 0.5” (1.3cm) thick. It weighs 112g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

WW2 POW Made Aluminium Trench Art Cigarette Case - RAF Africa 1948 Here on offer is a WW2 POW made aluminium Trench Art Cigarette/Sweetheart Case. I have been told that these sweetheart cigarette cases where made by Italian and German POW\'s captured by the British Forces in North Africa in WW2 and imprisoned in POW camps across British controlled Africa, mainly in Kenya. Apparently the last POW camp in Kenya still had three occupants as late as 1950! I believe these cases were traded for food and cigarettes by the POW’s. The cases where made using the aluminium frames of downed aircraft from the North African front. Each case was then individually hand engraved and therefore each one is unique! The front of this fine example has a chisel work design that surrounds the edges of a large raised shaped section. In the centre is a dark blue leatherette section and attached to it is an accurate representation of an RAF emblem eagle, expertly cut out of aluminium. The back of the case also has some chisel/engraving work and in the centre is the aluminium cut out image of African continent which is engraved with the lettering AFRICA 1948. Fitted underneath this image are two sections of red and green leatherette, the two main colours of the Kenyan flag. Inside the case it has more chisel work borders and one side has a raised cut out heart, which has the black and white photo of a lady, set in the centre. She would have been the wife or loved one of the original owner of the case. On the other side is a beautiful image of an English rose. It also retains the original lugs and the elastic strap that is rare to find these days and would have been used to hold the cigarettes in place. The case is opened by pressing an aluminium catch at the edge of the case, which still works perfectly as does the hinge. The case itself is in excellent condition with no cracks or splits; just a few light surface scratches through use. The aluminium has a nice smooth feel and a shiny polished finish. It measures 4.75” (12cm) wide, 3.25” (8.3cm) high and 0.6” (1.6cm) thick. It weighs 87.5g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

WW2 POW Made Aluminium Trench Art Cigarette Case Sierra Leone Here on offer is a WW2 POW made aluminium Trench Art Cigarette/Sweetheart Case. I have been told that these sweetheart cigarette cases where made by Italian and German POW\'s captured by the British Forces in North Africa in WW2 and imprisoned in POW camps across British controlled Africa. No large-scale battles or military action took place in or around Sierra Leone during the WW2. However, the colony played a critical role in supporting the Allies throughout the conflict, with the capital city, Freetown acting as an important convey/supply station. I believe these cases were traded for food and cigarettes by the POW’s. The cases where made using the aluminium frames of downed aircraft from the North African front. Each case was then individually hand engraved and therefore each one is unique! The front of this beautiful example has a fine chisel work design that surrounds a central plain diamond shaped escutcheon that has been left blank. Obviously the owners name could be engraved onto the escutcheon, making the case very personal. The back of the case also has fine chisel/engraving work and in the centre is an image of a lion sitting under a palm tree and beneath a zigzag border of mountains that represented the Lion Mountains, after which the country is named. It also has the with the words: SIERRA LEONE Inside the case it has the engraved image of a small town with turrets and palm trees. On the other side is a image of a pretty woman in a summer outfit with a flower in her hair. It also retains the original lugs and the elastic strap that is rare to find these days and would be used to hold the cigarettes in place. The case is opened by pressing an aluminium catch at the edge of the case, which still works perfectly as does the hinge. The case itself is in excellent condition with no cracks or splits; just a few very light surface scratches through use. The aluminium has a nice smooth feel and a shiny polished finish. It measures 5.75” (14.7cm) wide, 2.9” (7.4cm) high and 0.5” (1.3cm) thick. It weighs 95g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

WW2 Private Purchase English F.S. Style Fighting Knife by TAYLOR EYE WITNESS with Leather Sheath Here on offer is fine example of a WW2 Private Purchase F.S. Style Fighting Knife by ‘Taylor Eye Witness’ of Sheffield, complete with its leather sheath. My understanding is that these were private purchase weapons available during WW2 (Please see page 179 item 12.1 in the excellent reference book by Ron Flook: ‘The Fairbairn-Sykes Fighting Knife and Other Commando Knives’. The pommel is made from polished brass and on the very top it has a threaded screw section that holds the blade tang firmly in place. The main body of the grip is made up of compressed leather rings and it is finished with both brass and red and black plastic rings, fitted to the top and bottom sections of the grip. The grip then fits securely up against the oval polished brass finger guard. The great steel blade is a wider ‘FS style’ double-edged blade with a medial ridge, which still retains an excellent edge. It has some greying to the finish, but no rust or pitting and shows some light signs of sharpening one assumes during its service life. There is actually an excellent photo in Ron Flook’s book on page 180, which shows an American soldier sharpening one of these knives in preparation for the D-Day landings. Ironically it was taken in Cornwall, which is where I live and actually acquired the knife from a local gentleman a few years ago. The blade is etched on one side with the maker’s trademark ‘EYE’ and the words: "TAYLOR WITNESS SHEFFIELD ENGLAND" The sheath is in excellent condition, made from hard brown leather that is stitched and held together with 7 rivets. The top section has the standard integral belt loop, which is impressed with the words: “MADE IN SHEFFIELD ENG.” It also still has its original retaining strap and press-stud fastener, which are often missing on these service knives. This is an excellent example of a private purchase WW2 knife that are not that easy to find, especially in this condition. The blade measures 6.76” (17.2cm) and the knife itself 11.2” (28.5cm) long. It weighs 235g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

WW2 Private Purchased Fixed Blade 4\" Knife with Leather Sheath Here on offer is what I believe to be a WW2 period private purchased small fixed blade knife with original leather sheath. This came from an ex-museum stock that was donated by ex-British service men after WW2. Being small, it was an easy knife to conceal on a service belt under a uniform, similar to the small knives used by SOE personal during WW2. The knife itself has a 4” thin but strong fixed, single edge curved steel blade. The blade is in excellent condition with just some minor pitting and light scratch marks. There are no issue or maker’s marks that I can see. The grip is made up of two plain wooden slabs of what I think is teak, held in place by three steel pins. The brown leather sheath shows minor wear marks through use and retains the belt slot in the upper section. The blade measures 4” (10cm) and the overall length of the knife is 7” (17.8cm). It weighs 65g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

WW2 Private Purchased Fixed Blade Commando Style Knife with Leather Sheath Here on offer is what I believe to be a WW2 period private purchased fixed blade commando style knife with original leather sheath. This came from an ex-museum stock that was donated by ex-British service men after WW2. This double-edged knife has seen a “life”, especially the blade that has been really worn down on both sides, through sharpening over the years. There is a maker’s mark on one side of the blade that is hard to make out, but appears to read as: COOPER & SON EMULOUS SHEFFIELD ENDLAND EMULOUS was a trade mark that Wm. Cooper of Sheffield used as shown in my last photo which is one of their adverts. It is actually difficult to accurately date this knife, and I can’t find out when they actually registered that trade mark? The knife itself has been very well made and has a solid brass pommel that fixes to the blade tang by a large recessed slotted grub screw. The grip is made from multiple shaped red/brown leather washers that fit very snuggly up against the brass fingerguard. The 5.25” blade shows dark areas of pitting and loss of width due to use and sharpening over the years, but still holds a sharp edge to both edges. The brown leather sheath is in good condition, with all the rivets and stitching still in place and it retains the belt slot in the upper section. There is a smaller slot at the top which provably originally had a strap and stud to secure the knife in the sheath. Someone has fitted some tightly wound copper wire around the centre section as additional support or just decoration? The blade measures 5.25” (13.4cm) and the overall length of the knife is 9.75” (24.7cm). It weighs 250g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

WW2 R.A.F Solid Brass Trench Art Model Lockheed Hudson Light Bomber & Costal Reconnaissance Aircraft c1942 Here on offer is a beautifully detailed solid brass ‘Trench Art’ model of a WW2 RAF Lockheed Hudson Light Bomber and Reconnaissance Aircraft. This model came with a large wooden Plaque (for sale on my site) that related to RAF No.353 Squadron, which was formed at Dum Dum, Calcutta on 1 June 1942, with three Lockheed Hudsons for general reconnaissance duties. The heavy (1.28Kg!) brass model has been skilfully made and reflects the details, like wing fins, that where present on the full size aircraft. It is just a stunning model and is in excellent condition, with some slight surface pitting and scratches, to be expected on a model of this age. Underneath scratched into the fuselage, are the initials ‘TF’ and the date 1942, which corresponds to when RAF No.353 squadron was formed! There is no hole drilled underneath so it clearly hasn’t been mounted on a stand, I actually think its too heavy or would need a thick support to maintain its weight. It has probably been used as a desk ornament or possibly a heavy paperweight? It would make a great display model along with the wooden Plaque, to represent a squadron that only existed for 4 years during WW2. The aircraft itself has a wingspan of 10.75” (27.4cm) a length of 7.25” (18.4cm) and weighs a heavy 1.28Kg!! Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

WW2 RAD EM Hewer by E. & F. HORSTER Here on offer is an original example of an early RAD EM Hewer by E. & F. Horster. This massive and very heavy Hewer shows signs of being used during its service life. All the metal hilt fittings seem to have lost their nickel plating and now have a aged greying to their finish. The genuine stunning stag antler grip plates are in beautiful toned condition with no damage. They fit the metal grip frame like a “glove”. Both the retaining screws and nuts are in place and one screw is made from brass and the other steel, so possibly a later replacement? The huge blade measures 9.75” (24.5cm) in length and shows signs of greying to the finish. There are also some surface runner marks and the blade edge shows signs of being sharpened many years ago. On the obverse is etched the RAD motto, Arbeit adelt”, which translates to “Labor Ennobles”. On the reverse ricasso, it has a ‘crisp’ etched E. & F. Horster maker’s oval trademark. The main metal Scabbard shell is straight and looks to have been repainted black at some point. The main issue with this Hewer is the upper scabbard mount. It has been repaired on both edges with what looks to be a solder infill. I suspect the hanger bar has become detached and resulted in the top mount splitting into its two original sidepieces. It’s not the best repair I have ever seen, but looks to be old and therefore possibly done by the owner during its use in service? The repair has also resulted in the loss of most of the nickel-plating to the mount, which now has a golden brass colour to the finish. It does retain the beautiful RAD curls on both sides and a circular pattern border at the lower edge. The lower mount is in much better condition and retains all of its nickel-plated finish. It has the image of the RAD badge on both sides and the circular pattern border to the upper edges. There are a few dents to the bottom edges as is common with used examples. The thick scabbard throat is still held securely in place and all four original mount retaining screws are still in place. The blade fits snuggly into the scabbard. So this is not a mint example of a RAD Hewer but still makes an impressive display piece and is priced accordingly. The Hewer in the scabbard measures a total of 15.5” (39.4cm) long and weighs a heavy 830g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

WW2 RAF Aerial Propaganda Leaflet Dropped over France – Dated 31st December 1942 Here on offer is a surviving copy of an RAF aerial propaganda leaflet that were dropped over France during WW2. This copy is dated 31st December 1942. This scarce example of the “Le Courrier De L’Air” that translates to “The Air Mail” has the headline: General de Gaulle will form an army of 300,000 men. Apparently, thousands of copies of this type of leaflet were dropped over France, to raise the and maintain the moral of the French people. Not many have managed to survive to this day. The leaflet is made from one sheet of thin paper that is folded in half to provide four pages of printed text and photos. This is wonderful piece of allied WW2 memorabilia that is in great condition for its age, but needs to be treated with care, especially where it is folded It each page measures 10.6” (26cm) by 8.5” (21.6cm). Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thank you for taking the time to look.

WW2 RAF Aerial Propaganda Leaflet Dropped over France – Dated 5th January 1943 Here on offer is a surviving copy of an RAF aerial propaganda leaflet that were dropped over France during WW2. This copy is dated 5th January 1943. This scarce example of the “Le Courrier De L’Air” that translates to “The Air Mail” has the headline: The Russian offensive grows and accelerates. Apparently, thousands of copies of this type of leaflet were dropped over France, to raise the and maintain the moral of the French people. Not many have managed to survive to this day. The leaflet is made from one sheet of thin paper that is folded in half to provide four pages of printed text and photos. This is wonderful piece of allied WW2 memorabilia that is in great condition for its age, but needs to be treated with care, especially where it is folded It each page measures 10.6” (26cm) by 8.5” (21.6cm). Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thank you for taking the time to look.

WW2 RAF Booklet – The Story of a Brave Shropshire Airman - Flight-Lieutenant Eric Stanley Lock, DSO, DFC with Bar Here on offer is a scarce WW2 period booklet that tells the story of the famous RAF fighter pilot, Flight-Lieutenant Eric Stanley Lock, DSO, DFC with Bar. The small booklet is titled: The Story of a Brave Shropshire Airman It was originally sold for one shilling and the proceeds were used in support of the Royal Air Force Pilot’s and Crews fund. In the front it includes a facsimile image of letter dated 1942, from his mother Dora lock, where she gives her approval for the publication of the booklet. It consists of 42 pages with a number of printed photo images of Eric. It actually makes a fascinating read and tells his life story from a boy through to sadly his last flight in 1941, when he was reported missing in action. The booklet is in great condition for its age, with all the pages firmly in place, but it does show some slight “staple rust” stains on the front spine and the covers edges have some slight damage. It has clearly been prized for many years, as one of its previous owners was given it by their Gran! Inside the front cover it has a message: To Sean Christe From Gran Sept 1974 It measures 5.5” (14cm) by 4.4” (11.2cm). Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

WW2 RAF Brass Trench Art Pocket Petrol Lighter by TCW TAIFUN Here on offer is a WW2 RAF brass trench art pocket petrol lighter. The lighter was originally made by TCW TAIFUN in Austria in the 1930’s and has the maker’s marks on the base. It has then been adapted by someone in the RAF by removing any exterior finish it had and adding a brass RAF eagle on the lower section and a brass Kings Crown to the top section. The lighter itself has a vertical placed flint and a windshield. It is sold with no petrol or flint to conform with shipping regulations. The TCW company was founded by Karl Auer Baron von Welsbach, an Austrian chemist and the inventor of the lighter flint. TCW was not a manufacturer of lighters, Karl Auer was selling the lighters of other manufacturers (for example IMCO) under the TCW brand-name. The lighter is in great condition, it has a small split to the bottom corner and an overall aged patina to the brass metal. It measures 1.6” (4cm) wide, 2.25” (5.7cm) high and 0.6” (1.4cm) thick. It weighs 45g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched.

WW2 RAF Comforts Committee Volunteer Worker Badge Here on offer is a fine example of a small WW2 period “RAF Comforts Committee Volunteer Worker” home front badge. During wartime the RAF Comforts Committee Voluntary Worker\'s contributed to the war effort by knitting woollen garments such as socks, jumpers and scarves etc for the Royal Air Force. The badge consists of a chromium plated title circlet inlaid with blue enamel, bearing a Royal Air Force eagle to voided centre. Below is a ribbon with the words, \'Voluntary Worker\'. The reverse is impressed with maker\'s details: Thomas Fattorini Ltd, Regent St, Birmingham. It is excellent original condition, complete with original pin fittings. The brooch measures 1” (2.3cm) high and weighs 4g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thanks for taking the time to look.

WW2 RAF ID “Dog Tags” for W Thorpe - Service No.1103689 – from 1939 Here on offer are a genuine set of 1939 WW2 RAF ID “Dog Tags”, still with their original cord. The RAF ID Tags (Dog Tags) consist of two separate disks, one red/brown round one and one grey/green octagonal one, made from a Bakelite like material and tide with a cord that was worn around the neck. Each of the Tags has the following hand punched on one side: 1103689 C O E R.A.F W THORPE On the back of the grey/green disc it has: DO NOT REMOVE My understanding is that if a body was found with ID Tags, the red/brown disc could be removed to send back with the effects, but the grey/green disc had to stay with the body. The 7 digit number is the RAF service number (which seems to have been issued in 1939), W THORPE is their initial and surname and C O E was short for their religion, Church Of England. These WW2 ID tags warrant further researching into W Thorpe’s RAF service history. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched.

WW2 RAF Officers Mess Silver-Plated Condiment Set by WALKER & HALL, Sheffield, England Here on offer is an excellent WW2 RAF Officers Mess Silver-Plated Condiment Set by WALKER & HALL of Sheffield, England. This is a complete four-piece condiment set, apart from a mustard spoon, which can easily be sourced on the Internet, if required. The carrying rack retains its all silver plating apart from a couple of tarnish/rub spots and has the maker’s logo, a FLAG and the name WALKER & HALL, SHEFFIELD stamped under the base. There is a finely engraved RAF symbol on the front oval plaque, which displays the King’s crown. The glass salt dish has a couple of tiny nibbles around the edge as does the stopper on the vinegar bottle. There is some minor loss of plating to the underside of the hinged lid on the mustard pot. (please see my photos). The screw-topped pepper pot is in excellent undamaged condition. This set is in excellent overall condition and makes a great WW2 period display piece from a RAF officers mess. The rack is 5” (12.7cm) wide, 6” (15.3cm) deep and 6.5” (16.5cm) high. It weighs a heavy 760g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

WW2 RAF Perspex Sweetheart Pendant with Chain Here on offer is a hand made example of a WW2 RAF Perspex sweetheart pendant with its original chain. I was told from the family I bought it from, that it was made from the Perspex canopy of a damaged WW2 RAF fighter plane and the cut-out Crown and Eagle from a RAF Officers brass button. The thin silver plated chain is 16” (40.6cm) long, end to end and has a screw together clasp. It has a dark patina finish to the plating that would brighten up with a clean if so required. It is excellent original condition, the Perspex is crystal clear and the emblem shows the true age patina for an item from the WW2 period. The Pendant is 1.4” (3.5cm) high by 1” (2.4cm) wide and 0.2” (0.4cm) thick. It weighs 6.4g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thanks for taking the time to look.

WW2 RAF Silver Niello Bracelet made in Iraq c1945 Here on offer is a rare WW2 RAF silver filigree and Niello panel bracelet made in Iraq circa 1945. This is a beautiful finely detailed bracelet that was made in Iraq for a serving member of the RAF during WW2, as a gift for his wife or sweetheart. During WW2, the Middle East was important gateway for getting supplies into Russia for the forces fighting the Germans. Allied forces including the RAF were sent there to protect this vitally strategic area. This beautiful bracelet has seven lozenge shaped panels each demonstrating the ancient art of Niello work. Niello is a black mixture, usually of sulphur, copper and other metals, used as an inlay on engraved or etched metal, especially silver. This item has been tested and verified as silver but of a lower grade, probably 800. The large central panel has the RAF Wings logo nicely displayed. Two panels depict scenes of the desert, one the name “IRAQ” and the other the year, “1945”, (albeit it does look like 1345!) The remaining two panels are left blank for initials or a name. The bracelet is in overall excellent condition. There is a slight dip on the top edge of the panel with IRAQ and it is a bit fiddly to close the bracelet with the silver pin, but it can be closed. After 77 years I would say the thin silver hinges are fragile and I would strongly suggest it is NOT worn as jewellery, but displayed as a piece of WW2 RAF historical artwork. Stretched out, it measures approximately 7” (17.5cm) long end to end. It weighs 23g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

WW2 RAF Station Kanchrapara (India) Aluminium Ashtray Here on offer is an unusual WW2 RAF station Kanchrapara (India) aluminium ashtray. The WW2 RAF station at Kanchrapara was established in September 1942 and was manned by both British and American air force personnel mainly being used as a reconnaissance location for the 8th Recon Group of the United States Army Airforce. This aluminium ashtray was most probably a souvenir, made by personnel on the base, to take home after WW2. It has been engraved to the centre with “RAF” set inside a 5-pointed star, along with the name “KANCHRAPARA” and “INDIA”, around the edge. The ashtray is in excellent condition, no splits or dents, just some age-related oxidisation to the aluminium finish. It measures 4.25” (10.8cm) diameter and weighs 25g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

WW2 RAF Wings and Propellor Sweetheart Brooch Here on offer is an excellent example of an RAF sweetheart brooch in which consists of a beautifully detailed RAF Crown and Wings emblem, set on a chrome plated propeller. This example also has a safety chain fitted, so was clearly a valued brooch by its owner. On the back there is maker’s mark for: F.W.C & S Ltd It also retains its original long pin and “C” clasp. The condition is excellent with no plating loss, just some light age scratches. The brooch is 2.9” (7.4cm) wide and weighs 10g. It would make a great addition to any Vintage/WW2 jewellery collection. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thank you for taking the time to look.

WW2 Returned Sailors Soldiers & Airmen’s - Australian Imperial League Lapel Badge with “66” Year Clasp Here on offer is a WW2/vintage returned Sailors Soldiers & Airmen’s - Australian Imperial League lapel badge with additional “66” year clasp. This badge was issued to the returned serving personnel of the sailors, soldiers and airmen’s services. It was first introduced in a different form in 1916 and continued through and beyond WW2. The badge is made of brass with a white, blue and red enamel inlay. It is in the shape of white enamel shield with a regal crown on top. The shield is white enamel, with a blue enamel circle containing the words - Returned Sailors, Soldiers & Airmen’s. Below the circle a red enamel ribbon is depicted with the words – IMPERIAL LEAGUE AUSTRALIA enclosed. The brass centre of the badge has the figures of a Sailor, Soldier & Airman each carrying a rifle. Interestingly this badge has a black 66 year clasp fastened with three clasps around the crown. In this period financial members received a new clasp for each year of financial membership with subscriptions paid. It is also well marked on the back with the owners number 82036 and in raised lettering: S BADGE REMAINS PROPERTY OF LEAGUE SWANN & HUDSON VIC It is in excellent condition but doesn’t have the small lapel retaining wire on the back. It measures 1” (2.5cm) high by 0.75” (1.9cm) wide and weighs 5g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

WW2 Romanian Army Dagger with Scabbard and Hanging Straps Here on offer is a WW2 Romanian Army dagger with scabbard and rare hanging straps. There is no maker mark on this dagger as is common with these Romanian daggers. The hilt fittings are all chrome-plated an in excellent condition, showing no signs of rust or pitting. The ornate pommel is in the shape of an eagle’s head and it still retains its original red glass eyes and portepee loop/ring. The chequered black Bakelite grip plates are held in place on either side by two metal rivets. The front plate has also been inset with a gilt metal cypher of Carol II. The plated crossguard has a plain finish and a downturned quillion tip. The chrome-plated, double-edged stiletto shaped blade is actually in excellent condition with just some light surface wear/runner marks. The tip still retains its sharp point and the edges show signs of some sharpening. The dent-free chrome-plated, ball finial scabbard has a bayonet-style suspension lug on the front. It is in mint condition with no lifting to plating. This fine dagger also comes with a rare set of original leather and fabric fronted hanging straps. The two long suspension straps have a coloured fabric front, which depict the colours of the Romanian flag. These now have a dirty finish and on one the stitching to the leather backing has come away, but there are no splits or rips to the straps. The tops have belt loops that are held in place by chrome rivets. The scabbard lug fits into a thick brown leather hanger that is held together with stitching and two large chrome rivets. One rivet has started to pull away from the leather on the back. Finally there is a thin dagger-retaining strap that fits across the front. This is a great example of a Romanian Army dagger in excellent condition with a rare set of hanging straps. The blade measures 6.5” (16.5cm) and the dagger in the scabbard measures a total of 11.4” (29cm) long. With the straps it weighs 275g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

WW2 Royal Army Service Corps Gilt and Enamel Sweetheart Brooch Here on offer is a great example of a WW2 Royal Army Service Corps Gilt metal and Enamel Sweetheart Brooch. The brooch is in mint unused condition and retains all the gilt and enamel to the George VI badge. On the reverse it still retains its original fixing pin and “C” clasp. It measures 1” (2.5cm) wide by 1.1” (2.8cm) high and weighs 5.2g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

WW2 Royal Artillery Blue Enamel Powder Compact by Stratton Here on offer is a WW2 period Royal Artillery blue enamel powder compact by Stratton. This used example is circular in shape and made from gold tone metal decorated with a blue enamel top and base. The top is set in the centre with a finely detained gilt and enamel Royal Artillery emblem and the enamel shows some usage marks. The base also has a blue enamel finish but this has become damaged over time, and shows areas of loss and some sort of residue, which may be some old glue or vanish? To open it you just need to pull the lid up at the front edge. Inside the circular mirror is in excellent undamaged condition. Stamped inside the led is the world famous makers name, STRATTON and on the lower edge are the words MADE IN ENGLAND. There is no powder puff or sifter with this compact. This compact makes a great addition to any Royal Artillery or compact collection. It measures 3” (7.6cm) diameter and weighs 65g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Delivery Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

WW2 Royal Artillery Perspex “Heart” Sweetheart Pendant Here on offer is a hand made example of a WW2 Royal Artillery Perspex heart shaped sweetheart pendant. I believe that these keepsakes were made from the Perspex from damaged WW2 RAF aircraft. With this example the perspex has been cut into the shape of a heart with a hole for a suspension ring at the top. An artillery cannon and a crown have been added to the front and back. They have been cut out from a Royal Artillery Officers brass button. Interestingly the perspex is slightly misshapen and has a strange yellow colour, possibly from the heat of being in a fire? It appears it was like this when this piece was made, so possibly from a fire damaged aircraft. The emblems still show their fine detail and have an aged patina to their finish, which is to be expected for an item from the WW2 period. The Pendant is 1.2” (3cm) high by 1” (2.4cm) wide and 0.2” (0.4cm) thick. It weighs 3.8g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thanks for taking the time to look.

WW2 Royal Canadian Engineers Gilt Brass & Enamel Sweetheart Brooch Here on offer is a beautiful original WW2 period Royal Canadian Engineers gilt brass and enamel sweetheart brooch. The Royal Canadian Engineers emblem is displayed in the centre and the name ROYAL CANADIAN ENGINEERS is set into a blue enamel ribbon at the bottom. It comes in excellent condition, no loss of enamel that I can see. On the reverse it still retains its original fixing pin and “C” clasp. The brooch measures 1.2” (3cm) high and weighs 5g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thanks for taking the time to look.

WW2 Royal Engineers Silver and Enamel Sweetheart Bar Brooch Here on offer is a great example of a WW2 Royal Engineers Silver and Enamel Sweetheart Brooch. The brooch has SILVER in raised letters on the reverse and tests positive for 925 Sterling grade silver. All the royal blue and red enamel is in place on the George VI badge. On the reverse it still retains its original long fixing pin and “C” clasp. It measures 2” (5cm) wide by 0.9” (2.3cm) high and weighs 4.2g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

WW2 Royal Marines Silver & Enamel Sweetheart Bow Brooch Here on offer is a beautiful original WW2 period Royal Marines silver and enamel sweetheart bow brooch. A finely detailed Royal Marines emblem, in silver and enamel, is suspended from an unusual vivid green enamel bow. The reverse has the word: SILVER in raised letters on both parts of the brooch. It comes in excellent condition, no loss of enamel that I can see. It also still retains its original fixing pin and “C” clasp on the rear of the bow. The brooch measures 1.6” (4cm) high and weighs 5.6g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thanks for taking the time to look.

WW2 Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm Perspex “WINGS” Sweetheart Pendant Necklace Here on offer is a rare hand made example of a WW2 Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm Perspex “WINGS” shaped sweetheart pendant necklace. I was told from the family I bought it from, that it was made from the Perspex canopy of a damaged WW2 fighter plane and the cut-out crown and anchor from a Navy Officers brass button. The beautifully made Perspex ribbed “WINGS” are set in the centre with a carefully cut-out Royal Navy (Kings Crown) emblem from a Navy Officers uniform button. Two small rings are set at the tips of the wings and a thin gilt brass necklace chain has been thread through them, with an opening clasp at the top. It is excellent original condition and the emblem shows the true age patina for an item from the WW2 period. The Pendant is 1.5” (3.8cm) high, 1.8” (4.7cm) wide and 0.2” (5cm) thick. The chain necklace is 17.5” (44.4cm) long end to end. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched.

WW2 Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm “Heart” Sweetheart Brooch – Seafire Fighter Here on offer is a rare hand made example of a WW2 Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm Perspex “HEART” sweetheart Brooch. I was told from the family I bought it from, that it was made from the Perspex canopy of a damaged WW2 Royal Navy Fleet Air Arms SEAFIRE fighter plane and a cut-out Royal Navy Officers brass Buttons. The clear Perspex “heart” is set on one side with a carefully cut-out centre Royal Navy (Kings Crown) emblem from an Officers uniform button. The Heart is then suspended by a silk cord to the inside of a circular chrome plated metal ring. This in turn is linked to a stylish Chrome suspension bar. It is excellent original condition and the emblem shows the true age patina for an item from the WW2 period. The Brooch is 2.25” (5.7cm) long and the circle is 1.25” (3.2cm) diameter and it weighs 5.6g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

WW2 Royal Navy Gilt Metal & Enamel Sweetheart Brooch Here on offer is a lovey gilt metal and enamel WW2 Royal Navy sweetheart brooch. The brooch is made up of a King George VI crowned fouled anchor, inlaid with red and blue enamel, within laurel sprays with “Royal Navy” set in a blue ribbon enamel at the bottom. It is suspended from a two tier blue enamel and ornate gilt pin bar. On the reverse it still has its original vintage gilt brass brooch pin and locking ‘C’ clip. It is in excellent condition with all the enamel still in place. There is a tiny crack in the enamel in the top left of the bar, which gives it a slightly darker colour, but it is hard to see. The brooch bar measures 1.1” (2.7cm) wide and it weighs 4.7g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thanks for taking the time to look

WW2 Royal Navy Gilt Metal & Mother of Pearl Sweetheart Brooch Here on offer is a lovey gilt metal and Mother of Pearl WW2 Royal Navy sweetheart brooch. The brooch is made up of a gilt metal King George VI crowned fouled anchor, inlaid with red enamel, within laurel sprays with “Royal Navy” set in a blue ribbon enamel at the bottom. The badge has been mounted on a beautiful square section of Mother of Pearl. On the reverse it still has its original vintage gilt brass brooch pin and clip. It is in excellent condition with all the enamel still in place and just a very tiny chip to the tip of the Mother of Pearl. The brooch measures 1” (2.5cm) square and it weighs 6.4g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thanks for taking the time to look.

WW2 Royal Navy Shield Shaped Bakelite Sweetheart Brooch Here on offer is an excellent example of a WW2 shield shaped Bakelite sweetheart brooch, inset with a black and white photo of a Royal Navy rating in uniform. The Bakelite shield and top bar have a brown marbled finish and are in excellent undamaged condition. The front has a small circular photo of a Navy rating in uniform that is covered in a clear plastic cover. On the reverse it still retains its original fixing pin and clasp. It measures 1.1” (2.7cm) wide by 1.75” (4.5cm) high and weighs 6g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

WW2 Royal Navy Silver and Enamel Sweetheart Bar Brooch Here on offer is a great example of a WW2 Royal Navy silver and enamel sweetheart brooch. The brooch is made of solid silver and has SILVER in raised letters on the reverse.It also tests positive for 925 Sterling grade silver. All the royal blue and red enamel is in place on the WW2 Royal Navy badge on the front. On the reverse it still retains its original long fixing pin and clasp. It measures 2” (5cm) wide by 0.75” (1.9cm) high and weighs 4.2g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

WW2 Russian T34 Tank Turret Desk Trophy Commemorating the Heroes of Stalingrad 1942 Here on offer is an unusual WW2 Russian T34 Tank Turret desk trophy commemorating the heroes of Stalingrad 1942. The green painted metal scale model of a T34 tank turret is fixed to an aluminium square column base. Weirdly underneath the base where the turret has been screwed in place, there is a small key? Clearly the owner thought this was a good place to hide a key, so I have left it is place as it is part of the trophies history. The detail on the turret is excellent and it retains all of its green paint. The base is also in mint condition. On the front of the base there is a metal plaque that has raised wording in Russian commemorating the heroes and battle of Stalingrad. A rough translation of the Russian to English reads as: GLORY TO THE HEROES OF STALINGRAD THE FRONT LINE OF THE DEFENCE OF STALINGRAD WAS PASSED HERE SEPTEMBER 1942 NOVEMBER The T-34 was essential in resisting the German summer offensive in 1942, and executing the double encirclement manoeuvre that cut off the German Sixth Army at Stalingrad in the winter of 1942. The Sixth Army was surrounded, and eventually surrendered in February 1943, a campaign widely regarded as the turning point of the war on the Eastern Front. The trophy is 4” (10cm) high and the base is 2.75” (7cm) square. The turret including the barrel is 4.75” (12cm) long. It weighs 350g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

WW2 Silver George VI Rhodesian Half-Crown ID Bracelet - Royal Navy Chief Engine Room Artificer - William G. Wright - D.S.M. & B.E.M. Here on offer is an ID bracelet made from a silver George VI Rhodesian half-crown, for a Royal Navy Chief Engine Room Artificer, William G. Wright. This early sterling silver version of a George VI Rhodesian half-crown coin was I believe, minted between 1932 and 1942. The front (heads side) of the coin retains the crowned head of George VI and the wording: GEORGE VI KING EMPEROR The reverse (tails side) has had the Rhodesian coat of arms and wording professionally removed and the owner’s details have been engraved on the smooth surface. They read as: W G WRIGHT C.E.R.A. (Chief Engine Room Artificer) C/MX48335 (WW2 British Service Number) C/E (Church of England) Two lugs have been soldered to the side of the coin and it comes with a period “expanding/stretchy” chrome plated strap. The coin and the strap are both in excellent condition. I have done some basic research and found that his group of nine WW2 full size and miniature medals along with documents, were sold at Bonham’s back in July 2013 for £2,880. They consisted of a Distinguished Service Medal, G.VI.R., engraved (C.E.R.A. W.G.Wright. C/MX. 48335); British Empire Medal, G.VI.R. (C.E.R.A. William G.Wright, C/MX 48335); 1939-1945 Star; Africa Star with North Africa 1942-43; Burma Star; Italy Star; France and Germany Star; War Medal; Royal Naval Long Service and Good Conduct, G.VI.R. (MX.48335 W.G.Wright. C.E.R.A. H.M.S. Dolphin.). He actually served on WW2 Royal Navy submarines that included training at HMS Dolphin (land base) and patrols on HMS Olympus (N35) and HMS Tactician (P314). He was awarded the D.S.M. (London Gazette 29/08/1944), for undaunted courage, skill and devotion to duty in successful patrols in HM Submarine Tactician. It is possible that he acquired the Rhodesian coin in 1939 when HMS Olympus arrived at Durban, South Africa on 29/12/1939, ending her 3rd WW2 patrol. HMS Olympus departed Durban, on 8/01/1940 for her 4th WW2 patrol. She was ordered to patrol in the Indian Ocean. It would be wonderful if his ID bracelet could be reunited with his WW2 medals and documents, but I have no idea where they reside now? The bracelet also came with a business card (included) that indicates he worked at some point after WW2, as H. M. Inspector of Factories, part of the Ministry of Labour, based in Reading, Berkshire. He sadly passed away on the 12th January 1987. The coin measures 1.2” (3cm) diameter and the strap including the coin measure 6.8” (17.3cm) long, end to end. It weighs 17.5g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Many thanks for taking the time to look.

WW2 Silver Gilt RAF “Wings” Sweetheart Bar Brooch by Ward Brothers c1940 Here on offer is a finely detailed example of a silver gilt RAF emblem sweetheart bar brooch, circa 1940, by Ward Brothers. This is a thickly gold-plated piece with fine detailing to the spread feathered wings along with the Kings Crown and “RAF” letters. The back of the crown it is stamped “S”, possibly for silver? Then there is the maker’s stamp “W. Bs” for Ward Brothers of Glasgow at the base of the fixing pin. Ward Brothers ceased to exist in 1970 and their products now have a collector\'s value in their own right. The gilt metal fixing pin fits neatly into an ornate “C” clasp and the whole brooch is in excellent condition. The brooch (bar) is 2” (5cm) wide and it weighs 2.6g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

WW2 Silver Kings Crown Royal Army Medical Corps ‘Wishbone’ Sweetheart Brooch Here on offer is a lovely detailed example of a silver Royal Army Medical Corps (RAMC) sweetheart brooch, probably from the WW2 period as it displays the Kings Crown. The brooch has been made in the shape of a wishbone, with a detailed silver RSMC badge emblem, fixed to the front. The reverse is plain and doesn’t have any hallmarks or silver grade marks, but it does test positive for 925 silver. There is a maker’s mark on the pin near the hinge, which reads as: W.B s Unfortunately I can’t find a reference listed for this maker’s initials? This is a quality piece in great condition, with fine detail to central badge. The brooch is 1.1” (2.8cm) wide and is complete with its original long brooch pin and “C” clasp. It weighs 4g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched.

WW2 Souvenir Letter Opener from R.A.F. STATION YATESBURY 1946 Here on offer is a genuine WW2 souvenir letter opener from RAF Yatesbury, Wiltshire, England. This very well-made wooden dagger shaped letter opener, depicts a paper image of the RAF crest at the top and an inscription on the blade, that reads: R.A.F. STATION YATESBURY 1946 It is in excellent condition with no damage to the blade edges, just some slight loss of the paper crest at the top, on both sides. It measures 10.5” (26.7cm) long and weighs 36g. Some history relating to RAF YATESBURY: RAF Yatesbury is a former Royal Air Force airfield near the village of Yatesbury, Wiltshire, England, about 4 miles (6 km) east of the town of Calne. It was an important training establishment in the WW1 and WW2 and until its closure in 1965. For a time in the 1950s, part of the site became RAF Cherhill. From 1936 the Bristol Aeroplane Company operated part of the west site as a civilian flying school where trainees were prepared for service in the RAF or the Reserve, using de Havilland Tiger Moth aircraft. Gut Gibson, leader of the famous \"Dambusters\" raid (Operation Chastie) of 1943, took his ab initio training here from November 1936 to January 1937. In 1939 the Air Ministry took over the whole site and pilot training was transferred elsewhere so that the station could be used (together with nearby Raf Compton Bassett) to train many airborne wireless operators. In 1940 it was placed under No. 60 Group RAF. From 1942, radar operators were trained there. East Camp housed the No. 2 Electrical and Wireless School RAF, later renamed No. 2 Radio School RAF, where among the instructors was Arthur Clarke, later a science fiction author and inventor. Radar training was at No. 9 Radio School RAF. An estimated 70 died flying from Yatesbury, including aircrew from Australia, Canada, Czechoslovakia, Poland, Russia, South Africa, and the United States. 21 are buried in the All-Saints’ parish churchyard in Yatesbury. After the war, flying training resumed from 1945 to 1947. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Many thanks for taking the time to look.

WW2 Theatre Knife made from Scarce German K98 Bayonet by Clemen und Jung with US M8 Sheath Here on offer is WW2 theatre knife made from a cutdown German K98 Bayonet that has been made to fit a US M8 Sheath. I believe the knife originally started life as a scarce late production, WW2 German K98 bayonet made by Clemen und Jung. The steel blade has been professionally ground and formed into an impressive double edge blade with a central ridge that now measures only 6” (15.3cm) long. It does show signs of pitting on the blade but has been polished to a bright finish which has removed any of the original blueing. The ricasso still retains the original German blade markings, being 44 CQH on one side and 885 on the other. This indicates the bayonet was made in 1944 (44) and CQH indicates it was made by Clemen und Jung, Solingen and has a serial number 885. The original crossguard with its curved recess on one side for the rifle barrel, is still in place and has not been modified. The original Bakelite grips have been removed and the whole pommel section has been cut off, leaving only 3.25” (8.2cm) of the tang. Strangely a thin 0.25” (0.6cm) section of the length of the remaining tang has been removed, just beyond where the screws fit? A replacement grip has been made from two slabs of thick clear plexiglass or Lucite, joined at the top and shaped to replicate the original pommel. The original grip nuts and screws have been used to secure the slabs to the tang making a tight fit. The clear plexiglass has been painted with a brown paint on the inside so it looks like wood when viewed from the outside. The top pommel section is held together with the addition/insertion of a clear piece of plexiglass and the whole pommel has been left transparent, but appears slightly grubby on the inside. The knife now fits snuggly into an original US M8 green composite plastic sheath. It has a metal throat, stamped “U.S. M8” and “BMCO” (for Beckwith Manufacturing Company). It has a green webbing belt loop that has different snap strap fitted at the top to accommodate the plexiglass grip. The blade measures 6” (15.3cm) long and the knife is 10” (26.6cm) in total length. It weighs 325g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

WW2 Trench Art Aluminium Model of an RAF Spitfire Here on offer is an example of a period WW2 Trench Art aluminium model of a RAF Spitfire. The model is a one piece solid aluminium casting and does show overall light age oxidisation to the finish. There are some “nibbles/chips” to the top of the tail and tail wings, as well as minor nibbles to the main wing tips. The underside has a hole drilled, to allow a display stand to be fitted if required. The model has a 5.25” (13.5cm) wingspan and is 4.5” 11.4cm long. It weighs 63g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

WW2 Trench Art Brass RAF Hurricane Fighter Sweetheart Brooch Here on offer is a superb example of an original WW2 RAF “Trench Art” sweetheart brooch which is in the form of a copper metal RAF Hurricane fighter aircraft that still retains all its beautiful aged patina. It is thought that these brooches where true “WW2 Trench Art” possibly made from a copper penny and half penny coins by German POW’s retained in the UK and sold to guards for chocolate and cigarettes. The Hurricane is 1” (2.5cm) long and 0.8” (2cm) wide. The brooch bar is 1.5” (3.7cm) long and is still complete with its original brooch pin. It weighs 3.3g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

WW2 Trench Art R.A.F Wooden Spitfire Model on Brass Stand Here on offer is a detailed WW2 ‘Trench Art’ R.A.F Wooden Spitfire model, mounted on a brass stand. The attention to detail is great, even down to the painted engine exhaust outlets, undercarriage wheels, tail wheel that turns and spinning four-blade propeller! The R.A.F. roundels etc, seem to have been cut out of paper and stuck on, including its registration number DH571. It has been mounted on a purpose made black painted brass base, probably in an engineering workshop. The plane itself has a wingspan of 5.5” (14cm) a length of 5.1” (13cm) and weighs 185g. It is in nice original condition and makes a great display piece of unusual WW2 Trench Art. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

WW2 Trench Art Solid Brass Model of an RAF Bristol Blenheim Here on offer is an unusual example of a WW2 Trench Art solid brass model of a RAF Bristol Blenheim, twin engined light bomber. The model is a one piece solid brass casting and does show as expected, some age oxidisation to the finish, but no cracks or repairs. Originally it would have had two ‘three bladed’ propellers, but now one engine has its propeller, the other has been lost to time. There is also a hole drilled in the bottom that allowed it to be fitted to a raised base or support. Origins of the Bristol Blenheim Light Bomber / Heavy Fighter place it in the 1930s when Lord Rothermere, owner of the \"Daily Mail\" newspaper, set out a challenge to produce the fastest aircraft in Europe. From this came the Bristol \"Type 142\" with its sleek design holding much promise. It certainly went on to impress onlookers including Royal Air Force authorities who eventually considered it for military service (indeed it proved faster that some frontline fighters of the day). Specification B.28/35 was drawn up by the Air Ministry in 1935 to cover the conversion process of the fast plane to a three-seat, twin-engined light bomber / heavy fighter form. It was known to Bristol as the \"Type 142M\" and named Blenheim in RAF service. An initial order of 150 in 1935 followed and this was strengthened by a 1936 order for 434 more (as the Blenheim Mk.I). Initial users were the airmen of Squadron No.114 during March of 1937 and a stock of hundreds were available when Britain went to war in September of 1939. However, of this total many were already stationed overseas in far-off places like the Middle East and Far East so they held little value in defending the home front and in attacking Axis positions across mainland Europe. The line was continually evolved throughout its early involvement in the war and this resulted in a few more specialized designs including a night fighters and several long-range performers. Blenheims marked the first RAF violation of German airspace in the war when a flight crossed over into enemy territory on a reconnaissance mission near Wilhelmshaven (September 3rd, 1939). The next day, Blenheims attacked German naval positions at the Elbe Estuary but this force of ten was reduced to just five returning bombers and many of the dropped ordnance failed to detonate. The aircraft was continually pushed into action despite its shortcomings and spent time in the skies above Norway, France and the Low Countries. In these environments the aircraft proved its underperforming self and lacked suitable defensive capabilities - under-powered and under-gunned she was. This led to revisions of the armament suite, namely increasing the overall machine gun count carried. On March 11, 1940, a Blenheim claimed the RAF\'s first sinking of an enemy submarine (a German U-Boat). The Blenheim equipped the first night fighter unit anywhere in the world when Squadron No.25 was given the type. During the \"Battle of Britain\" in the summer of 1940, a Blenheim night fighter claimed the first aerial kill while carrying radar when it downed a raiding German Dornier Do 17 Medium Bomber. The series played a crucial role in the night defence of Britain proper despite its inherent deficiencies in both performance and firepower. The series soldiered on in anti-shipping sorties across the North Sea and in daring low-altitude runs against German infrastructure when possible. Overseas units were featured in the Middle East, Far East, North African and Mediterranean theaters (including time over Greece and Crete). Finland, becoming the first export customer of the Blenheim back in 1936 (both through direct order and local, licensed production), showcased the light bomber during its wars against the Soviet Union (the \"Winter War\" and the \"Continuation War\"). The line eventually served out its usefulness and was gradually replaced from 1942 onward by such designs as the American Douglas \"Boston\" and British de Havilland Mosquitoes and Bristol Beaufighters. The RAF gave up use of all Blenheims as soon as 1944. Operators of the Blenheim (beyond the UK) included Australia, Canada, China, Croatia, Finland, France, Greece, India, New Zealand, Poland, Portugal, Romania, South Africa, Turkey and Yugoslavia. In all, 4,422 Bristol Blenheims of all marks were produced including 44 from Yugoslav factories (by Ikarus) and 55 by Finland. Canadian factories (Bristol Fairchild) outputted 626 of the related \"Bolingbroke\" bombers from 1939 to 1943. The final frontline aircraft was not retired until 1956 by the Finns. The Bristol Beaufort (introduced in 1939) was an off-shoot of the Blenheim and 1,821 were produced in the UK and Australia. The model has a 9” (22.8cm) wingspan and is 6” 15.3cm long. It weighs a heavy 725g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

WW2 Trench Art “20mm Cartridge” Brass and Steel Petrol Table Lighter Here on offer is an impressive WW2 trench art brass and steel petrol table lighter. The top cone section is from the top of a 20mm cartridge and the lower section has been made up from a large calibre artillery cartridge igniter, that I can’t identify? Many countries have used 20mm anti-aircraft guns during WW2, on board ships, on land and they were also popular on aircraft such as the Spitfire Mk. IX. It is in working order but is being sold without a flint or any fuel to comply with shipping regulations. Underneath the base there is a very large brass screw that when removed, allows you access to the wick cotton for refuelling. On the top, the flint wheel mechanism fits tightly, can be pull out to allow the flint to be replaced. The top 20mm section just sits on the top covering the wick and flint wheel. This example is in excellent condition and just makes a striking WW2 table or desk lighter, or just an impressive artillery ornament in its own right. It measures 5.6” (14.3cm) tall and 2.25” (5.8cm) diameter at the base. It weighs a heavy 408g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thanks for taking the time to look.

WW2 US Army Air Force Folding Survival Machete with Blade Cover by Cattaraugus USA Here on offer is an excellent and unmodified original WW2 USAAF folding machete manufactured by Cattaraugus of the USA. My understanding is that in 1942, the U.S. Army Air Force (USAAF) adopted this type of Folding Machete for use in the B-2 and B-4 Bail out kits. It was designed to replace the Model 18 Collins machete, which took up a lot of space in the emergency kits. The folding machete is only about 11” long when folded up. Three knife manufactures, Case, Camillus, and Cattaraugus were contracted by the USAAF to manufacture these folding machetes. This really fine example is clearly marked on the blade with Cattaraugus - U.S.A. in script lettering, showing it was made by Cattaraugus Cutlery Co., who were located in Little Valley, NY, USA. Cattaraugus was founded in 1886 and manufactured many knives during WWII. This example is in excellent condition, and still retains the black painted metal blade edge protector, which is often missing/lost. There is some slight loss of paint to the protector. The black composite grip plates are in fine original condition. The shape of the grip was not very comfortable and a lot of these machetes have been modified to fit the hand. It is now unusual to find the grips in their original condition. The very strong blade locking mechanism works perfectly and the machete folds up as originally designed. PLEASE BE VERY CAREFUL WHEN FOLDING THE BLADE AND ENSURE THE BLADE COVER IS IN PLACE TO PROTECT YOUR FINGERS! The massive blade is in excellent condition, retaining its original shape with just some very light age related staining. The machete OPEN measures about 15.5” (39.4cm) long, when CLOSED measures 11.4” (28.8cm) and the blade measures 10.1” (25.5cm) long. It weighs a heavy 680g. This is one of the best examples I have seen of these machetes and is in excellent to near mint condition, which will be hard to upgrade. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thanks for taking the time to look.

WW2 US Military Machete by LEGITIMUS with Leather Scabbard by H. CARSON of Ottawa both dated 1944 Here on offer is a great example of a WW2 US Military Machete by LEGITIMUS with a thick brown leather scabbard by H Carson of Ottawa, Canada, both dated 1944. The two rounded black Bakelite grip slabs are in excellent condition and fitted securely to the blade tang by four large steel pins. There is a hole at the top so a lanyard or rope strap can be fitted. The 14.75” heavy steel blade is also in excellent condition and still retains a sharp cutting edge. It now has a polished finish with over light scratch marks and some small patches of dark oxitisation. On one side it is stamped with the maker’s logo, being an arm holding a club or axe, set in the top of a crown. Also, the details: LEGITIMUS COLLINS & CO MADE IN USA No 1250 1944 The dark brown thick leather scabbard is in great condition with all the original stitching and rivets in place. It also still has the grip retaining strap attached but there is a spilt in the section where the whole fits over the metal stud. On the back of the large belt loop, it is stamped with the makers details: H CARSON Co Ltd OTTAWA 1944 The machete measures 19.7” (50cm) long and has a 14.75” (37.5cm) blade. With the scabbard, it weighs a heavy 1Kg. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition that complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

WW2 USAF Brass Trench Art Model of a Lockheed P-38 Lightning Fighter Aircraft Here on offer is a detailed brass model of a WW2 USAF Brass Trench Art Model of a Lockheed P-38 Lightning fighter aircraft. The Lockheed P-38 Lightning is a WW2–era American piston engined fighter aircraft. Developed for the United States Army Air Corps, the P-38 had distinctive twin booms and a central nacelle containing the cockpit and armament. Allied propaganda claimed it had been nicknamed the fork-tailed devil by the Luftwaffe and \"two planes, one pilot\" by the Japanese. The P-38 was used for interception, dive bombing, level bombing, ground attack, night fighting, photo reconnaissance, radar and visual path finding for bombers and evacuation missions, and extensively as a long-range escort fighter when equipped with drop tanks under its wings. This heavy brass model is in excellent original condition and retains a lovely aged patina finish to the brass. It has a small hole drilled underneath most probably to allow it to be mounted on to a stand as a desk ornament. I have been using it as one of my desk paperweights for the last 10 years and as its heavy it does the job well! The plane itself has a wingspan of 8.2” (20.8cm) a length of 6.2” (15.5cm) and weighs a heavy 520g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thanks for taking the time to look.

WW2 “Trench Art” RAF Aluminium Lidded Pot fitted with RAF Cap Badge Here on offer is a great example of an original WW2 RAF “Trench Art” RAF aluminium lidded pot with RAF cap badge, fitted on the front. This peace was most likely made in a RAF aircraft workshop during WW2 as a sweetheart or just a souvenir piece. The cylindrical body has two circular holes in the base so the engineer has inserted a thin circular disc of aluminium to make to seal the base and make the pot usable. There is a mint condition RAF brass cap badge with King’s crown, fitted on the front. The lid screws securely in place and the whole pot is in excellent condition. It measures is 2.2” (5.6cm) high by 2.4” (6.2cm) diameter on the body and weighs 105g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

WW2 “V” For Victory - RAF - Army - RN – WRNS – ATS – WAAF - Metal and Celluloid Matchbox Cover Both sides depict photographic images of members of the British Armed Services including the RAF, Army, Royal Navy, on one side and the ATS, WRNS and WAAF on the other. On the edge it has “V . . . –“, which is the morse code for V for victory. Along with the words: Our Deepest Gratitude and admiration to them all. The whole open matchbox cover is coated in a clear celluloid to protect the images. There are some cracks to the celluloid on the edge along with some staining. It comes with an empty box of safety matches, with the photo image of No 15 of Series 1 of The Courage Pubs, being “The Princess” at Swindon. The matchbox cover measures 2.25” (5.7cm) high by 1.4” (3.9cm) wide and is 0.9” (2.3cm) deep. It weighs 26g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country. Thank you for taking the time to look.

“Antique Desk Set” Comprising of a Silver Plated Horse Hoof Inkwell and very RARE Ink Nib Wipe Circa 1880 Here on offer is a fine and impressive “antique desk set” comprising of a silver plated horse hoof inkwell and very RARE ink nib wipe, circa 1880. Both items have been made from a horse\'s hoof with silver plate mounts and a plated horseshoe, and I would say they originated from the same horse. I have seen a number of horse hoof inkwells over the years, but NEVER an ink nib wipe! The inkwell has a hinged lid that closes flush to the top and is missing its small internal glass liner. The plating is in excellent condition with a tiny lose of plating to the edges of the hinge, The ink nip wipe is in the same excellent condition with a material top pad that is now coloured with dry blue ink. They make a fantastic matching desk set! This type of desk set was popular in the late Victorian period and these I believe date from around 1880. The each measure approximately 3.5” (9cm) high and 4.2” (10.5cm) across the base of the shoe. Together they weigh a heavy 1.48Kg! Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

“VICTORINOX” SPARTAN Swiss Army Knife 100th Anniversary Edition 1897 - 1997 Here on offer is a mint example of the 100th Anniversary 1897-1997 ‘SPARTAN’ Swiss Army Knife In 1997, VICTORINOX released a special edition of knives to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the original Swiss Army knife (SAK) and this is the Spartan version. The knife comes in an attractive presentation polished chrome case, which also has a multi-lingual 100 year booklet. On the top of the lid is a large embossed image of the evolution of the SAK, from the evolution to the current multi-tooled knife. Please note the finish is a very bright chrome which shows a red colouration in my photos from the reflection of the surroundings The front handle of the knife also has a foil imprint showing the evolution of the SAK, as shown on the tin case. The blade is printed with a red VICTORINOX logo, and in white, \"100 Years Swiss Army Knife”. This was a limited edition with serial number 26565 behind the corkscrew. The actual knife is a SPARTAN, 91mm model that includes the following: Medium blade (70mm), Small blade (42mm), can opener with screwdriver tip, 3 mm bottle opener with screwdriver tip, 5 mm wire stripper reamer, punch and sewing awl, corkscrew toothpick, tweezers and key ring This is a beautiful ‘mint in box example’ and makes a very impressive display set in its case. With the case the total combined weight is 220g. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description. Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched. The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.