.303 Rifle Ammunition Instructional Cut Away. A very well made “cut away” showing the cordite rods.

“Harp Medalasi” Reference Book WW1 Turkish Star

1739 Admiral Vernon Medal for Capture of Porto Bello Original Admiral Vernon Medal for Capture of Porto Bello 1739. Bronze or pinchbeck metal. Medal commemorating Admiral Edward Vernon (1684-1757) and the capture of Porto Bello, 1739. Obverse: Admiral Vernon three-quarter left, face front, baton in left hand, finger at I. Legend: \'THE . BRITISH . GLORY . REVIV.D . BY . ADMIRAL . VERNON.\' No line enclosing legend. Reverse: View of Porto Bello harbour and ships, spires W, right of T. Legend: \'HE . TOOK . PORTO . BELLO . WITH . SIX . SHIPS . ONLY\'. Exergue: \'NOV . 22 . 1739.\'

1797 Spanish Silver 8 Reals Spanish Colonial Mexico Silver 8 Reals coin.

1870 War Bronze Wall Plaque A highly detailed and well sculpted plaque in spelter with a bronze wash. Approx 160mm x 220mm. It would have once been house in a trimmer frame now long gone. The scene of a village street full of onlooking German soldiers of various Regiments , one holding a baby. While a Frenchman kisses his sweetheart. Officially numbered on the edge but not maker marked. Not sure if this of German or French origin. A very impressive piece nevertheless.

1881 Mexican 8 Real (Silver Dollar)

1885 Sword

1887 Jubilee Medal

1890’s Patrol Blues

19 30-42 20th Light Horse Regiment Victorian Mounted Rifles. Oxidized. 2 x lugs.

1900-1912 7th Australian Infantry Regiment Hat Badge Cossum No. 80. Brass, 2x lug reverse. 47mm.

1900-1912 Australian Administrative & Instructional Staff Corps Hat Badge Silver gilt and enamels. 2x lug reverse. The back plate maker marked Stokes and sons Melbourne. Choice condition.

1900-1912 Australian Corps of Engineers Hat Badge Hat badge 58 mm . Gilt brass. 2 x lug reverse.

1900-1912 Survey Corps Straight Shoulder Title. Oxidized. 2 x lug reverse.

1912-1918 Royal Military College Cap or Collar Badge Maker marked Stokes and Son Melbourne. 3 x lug reverse.

1914 Iron Cross 2nd Class

1914-15 Star - Original Unnamed Example Original full size medal. Original unnamed example. Lots of scratches to the reverse.

1916 Munitions \" On War Service\" Workers 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.

1930-42 -WW2 Artillery Battery Sergeant Sleeve Badge Used in conjunction with Sergeant stripes. Oxidised with backing plate.

1930-42 18th Light Horse regiment Hat Badge Adelaide Rifles. Bras. 2 x lug reverse. 50mm

1930-42 4th Light Horse regiment Hat Badge The Corangamite Light Horse. Brass 2 x lug reverse. 50mm

1930-42 11th Infantry Battalion Hat Badge Brass 2 x lug reverse 50mm

1930-42 11th Light Horse Hat Badge Darling Downs Light Horse. White metal. 2x lug reverse. 52mm

1930-42 12th Infantry Battalion Hat Badge The Launceston Regiment. Oxidized. 2 x lug reverse. 59 mm.

1930-42 12th Infantry Battalion Hat Badge The Launceston Regiment. Gilt. 2 x lug reverse. 59mm.

1930-42 14th Infantry Battalion Hat Badge The Prahran Regiment. Brass. 2 x lug reverse. 60mm

1930-42 14th Infantry Battalion Hat Badge The Prahran Regiment , Gilt brass. 2x lug reverse. 60mm

1930-42 14th Light Horse Regiment Hat Badge West Moreton Light Horse. White a metal. 2x lug reverse. 52mm.

1930-42 17th Infantry Battalion Hat Badge The North Sydney Regiment Brass. 2x lug reverse. 52 mm.

1930-42 18th Light Horse Regiment Hat Badge Adelaide Lancers . White Metal. 2 x lug reverse. 50mm

1930-42 19th Infantry Battalion Hat Badge The South Sydney Regiment Brass. 2x lug reverse. 52mm.

1930-42 1st Armoured Car Regiment Hat Badge Oxidized. 2 x lug reverse.

1930-42 22nd Infantry Battalion Hat Badge The South Gippsland Regiment. Oxidized. 2 x lug reverse.

1930-42 22nd Light Horse regiment Hat Badge Tasmanian Mounted Infantry. White Metal. 2 x lug reverse. 52mm

1930-42 23rd Light Horse Regiment Hat Badge Barossa Light Horse. 2x lug reverse 52mm

1930-42 24th Infantry Battalion Hat Badge The Kooyong Regiment. Brass. 2x lug reverse. 53mm

1930-42 26th Infantry Battalion Hat Badge Brass. 2 x lug reverse. 52mm.

1930-42 27th Infantry Battalion Hat Badge South Australian Scottish Regiment. White metal. 2 x lug reverse. 52 mm

1930-42 29th Infantry Battalion Hat Badge Brass and enamel. 2 x lug reverse. 45mm

1930-42 29th Infantry Battalion Hat Badge The East Melbourne Regiment. Oxidised and enamels. 2x lug reverse. 45mm

1930-42 30th Infantry Battalion Hat Badge The NSW Scottish Rifles. Brass. 2x lug reverse. 50mm.

1930-42 32nd Infantry Battalion Hat Badge The Footscray Regiment. Oxidized. 2x lug reverse. 51mm

1930-42 40th Infantry Battalion Hat Badge The Derwent Regiment. Brass 2 x lug reverse. 58mm

1930-42 43rd Infantry Battalion Hat Badge The Hindmarsh Regiment. Brass. 2x lug reverse 51mm.

1930-42 44th Infantry Battalion Hat Badge The West Australia Rifles. Brass. 2x lug reverse. 50mm

1930-42 47th Infantry Battalion Hat Badge The Wide Bay Regiment. Gilt brass. 2 x lug reverse. 52mm

1930-42 47th Infantry Battalion Hat Badge The Wide Bay Regiment Oxidised. 2x lug reverse. 52mm

1930-42 49th Infantry Battalion Hat Badge The Stanley Regiment. Gilt 2 x lug reverse. 54mm.

1930-42 57th Infantry Battalion Hat Badge Brass. 2x lug reverse 47mm

1930-42 58th Infantry Battalion Hat Badge The Essendon Coburg Brunswick Rifles. Brass and enamel. 2x lug reverse 52mm

1930-42 58th Infantry Battalion Hat Badge The Essendon Rifles Brass and enamel. 2x lug reverse.

1930-42 59th Infantry Battalion Hat Badge The Coburg -Brunswick Regiment . Brass and enamel. 2 x lug reverse.

1930-42 5th Infantry Battalion Hat Badge The Victorian Scottish Regiment Oxidized 2x lug reverse.

1930-42 60th Infantry Battalion Hat Badge The Heidelberg Regiment. Enamel on brass. 2x lug reverse. 52mm

1930-42 61st Infantry Battalion Hat Badge The Cameron Highlanders of QLD. 2 x lug reverse.

1930-42 61st Infantry Battalion Hat Badge The Cameron Highlanders of W.A White Metal . 2 x lug reverse. 58mm

1930-42 6th Infantry Battalion Hat Badge The Royal Melbourne Regiment. Brass 2 x lug reverse. 55mm

1930-42 7th Light Horse Regiment Hat Badge Australian Horse Brass 2 x lug reverse. 50mm.

1930-42 8th Infantry Battalion Hat Badge City of Ballarat Regiment. Brass 2x lug reverse. 53mm

1930-42 8th Light Horse Regiment Indi Light Horse. Oxidized. 2x lug reverse. 63mm

1930-42 9th Light Horse Regiment Hat Badge The Flinders Light Horse. Brass. 2 x lug reverse. 52mm.

1930-42 Australian Army Instructional Corps Rising Sun Hat Badge Full size hat badge . Bronze. 2x lug reverse.

1930-42 Australian Army Medical Corps Hat Badge Oxidized. 2x lug reverse.

1930-42 Australian Army Ordnance Corps Hat Badge Brass. 2 x lug reverse. 61mm.

1930-42 Australian Army Survey Corps Hat Badge Gilt brass. 2 x lug reverse. 41mm

1930-42 Australian Instructional Corps Hat Badge Other ranks hat badge. Bronze with blackened scroll. 2 x lug reverse. 45 mm.

1930-42 Australian Instructional Corps Hat Badge Other ranks pattern in bronze. 2 x lug reverse. 45mm

1930-42 Australian Instructional Corps Officers Hat Badge Gilded and enamel. Tone spots to the gilding. 2 x lug reverse. Hat badge. 45mm.

1930-42 Australian Instructional Corps Officers Hat Badge Gilded and enamel. Tone spots to the gilding. 2 x lug reverse. Hat badge. 45mm.

1930-42 Australian Staff Corps Officers Hat Badge Gilt and enamel. 2x lug reverse. 53mm

1930-42 Royal Australian Artillery Hat and Collar Badge Set All oxisdied. All with lug reverse.

1930-42 Royal Australian Engineers Hat Badge (GVIR). Oxidized. 2 x lug reverse.

1930-42. 30th Infantry Battalion Hat Badge NSW Scottish Regiment. White metal. 2 x lug reverse. 75mm.

1930\'s Chinese Bayonet Mauser Bayonet This rare bayonet for is for use on the 8 mm Mauser Standard-Modell short rifles purchased from Mauser and the Republic of China\'s domestic copy, the Zhong Zheng Shi (Chiang Kai-Shek) rifle. Zhong Zheng Shi rifles and bayonets were made from approximately 1935–1945. Total production is believed to be approximately 360,000. They saw extensive use during the Second Sino-Japanese War that began in 1937 and led to the outbreak of World War II in the Pacific. Crude design and construction compared to the M1924 Mauser Export bayonet. More typical of Chinese manufacturing of the period, where much of the work was done by hand. The scabbard for these were typically leather, so most did not survive the hard use these bayonets experienced. Note: also used by Nth Vietnam during the Vietnam War.

1937 Rowntree Coronation Chocolate Tin Coronation Souvenir tin from 1937, made by Rowntree & Co Ltd, of York, England. This vintage chocolate tin was a Commemorative for The Coronation of George VI and his Consort Queen Elizabeth, after the Abdication of his brother. The tin is silvered with twin Royal portraits from paintings , in oval frames, flanked by the Royal Cypher and the dedication: \"Coronation souvenir 1937\". The base bears details of the manufacturer. The condition is very toned and General age wear. It measures 6 inches by 2.5 inches by 0.5 inches.

1948-53 RAAF Sterling Silver Signaler Half Wing Brevet A rare 1949 dated sterling silver half wing with kings crown. Hallmarked on the reverse and maker marked by Stokes and Sons. Brooch pin.

1948-53 Rising Sun Hat Badge A very nice gilt example. Kings crown. 2 x lugs on the reverse. Maker marked \"Stokes\" on the reverse.

1950\'s British Royal Armoured Corps Helmet 1950 British Royal Armoured Corps Helmet. also used by various other corps and also the RAF/ RN. This example with original khaki green painted finish , green elastic web chin strap. The oil cloth and fibre liner 1954 dated. Still perfect for a WW2 display. Good condition.

1953 Coronation Medal Original full size unnamed medal. Complete with mounting pin to the ribbon. Card box or issue ( gentlemen’s issue). The box lid missing one side edge.

1953-60 RAR Hat Badge Brass . 2 x lug reverse.

1957 German Cross in Silver with miniature 1957 Variant of the Wartime German Cross in Silver, a 1970’s 1980’s manufactured award in almost immaculate condition. A service award to serving members of the German Military post 1957 who were still in service and had been issued the original award during the 1939 to 1945 war period. The swastika has been replaced on the item with the War Merit Cross. Together with a matching period miniature stick pin that corresponds with this award along with the 1914 Iron Cross 1st and 2 nd classes, War Merit Cross 1st Class and Frederick August Cross 1st and 2nd classes. These early example are far more favorable than those still made today.

1960\'s Canadian Made Other Banks Bearskin 1960\'s Canadian Made Other Banks Bearskin. This most attractive genuine black Bearskin is in fantastic condition. Original black bear fur with wicker basket liner and leather sweatband. Note the date predates the banning of fur used in these caps. Has a white over scarlet hackle to the left hand side. Comes complete with its original brass ring chin scales The Canadian makers label \"Barkholder Furs Limited of Ottawa\" inside looks to be date 1963. Lovely condition and

20 mm Drill Round A un marked post WW2 20 mm Drill round. INERT.

2012 Diamond Jubilee Medal Unnamed as issued. Comes with fitted box of issue. The case with wear and some squash folds as pictured.

20mm Drill Rounds in Link

20mm Link

40mm Practice Grenades in Twin Carry Pouch. A pair of 40mm x 46 Grenades. Practice U.S Woodland pattern comercially marked double pocket 40mm HE pocket. INERT Sorry Australian sales only.

67th Aust Infantry Battalion BCOF Formation Patches Tow piece set. C.1950 67th Infantry Battalion locally made (Japan) colour patch and a standard kings crown BCOF formation patch.

A “Cut Away” .577/450 Martini–Henry is a black powder, centrefire rifle cartridge A perfect cut away instructional example. Inert.

A British Napoleonic Period Stovepipe Shako Plate A British Napoleonic Period General Service Stovepipe Shako Plate. A large Brass plate with with the Royal motto in a garter and George the Third cypher in the centre, surmounted by a crown. Under the garter was a lion. Flanking the design was a trophy of arms. Above the plate was the Hanoverian cockade in tooled black leather with a regimental button in the centre. Four small holes to each corner for attachment to the helmet. Overall wear to the high points and now evident with overall tone. The reverse with a tarnish and almost oxidised finish possibly remnants of the lacquered covering of the original cap.

A Field Marshal Montgomery Hand Signed Personalized Edition of “Ten Chapters “ WW2 Ten Chapters 1942 - 1945 Montgomery, Field Marshal B L Short Book Title of the book: Ten Chapters 1942 - 1945, written by Montgomery, Field Marshal B and Published by Hutchinson & Co Ltd, 1945. This little book is a short and personal record of activities, in outline, from August 1942 to May 1945. Montgomery command of the Eighth Army in the Western Desert of Egypt on 13 August 1942. The German war ended on 8 May 1945. 2. It has been a long journey: from Alamein to the Baltic Sea. At various stages in that journey the Prime Minister, Mr. Churchill, wrote a page in autograph book and recorded his impressions: in his own handwriting. These pages have been photographed, exactly as they were written, and they form the main feature of the book. Very Good condition. Title in gold relief to front together with two shields. This is a thirty two (32) page booklet recording the activities of The Field Marshal from August 1942 to May 1945. These pages are facsimilies and appear alongside the typescript. There is a hand written ( not facsimile) inscription

A George V or VI Period Black Watch Desk Top Ornament This made from a timber backing holding a Kings crown 51st Highlanders (Black Watch) other ranks hat badge and an officers bi-metal shoulder belt plate.

A Javanese / Malayan Kris Dagger A well made and impressive example . A solid heavy wavey blade with a distinctive blade-patterning achieved through alternating laminations of iron and nickelous iron. The wooden hilt and sheath probably Kemuning Wood. The sheath nicely but plainly decorated in brass. Overall length 470mm Blade length 470mm

A Javanese Kris Dagger. A simple but well made example. An asymmetrical dagger with a distinctive blade-patterning achieved through alternating laminations of iron and nickelous iron. The wooden hilt and sheath probably made of kemuning wood. Overall length 570mm Blade length 435mm

A Large Edwardian Sportsman’s Bowie Knife by Wilkinson A Large Rare Late Victorian or Edwardian Sportsman’s Bowie Knife by Wilkinson. Sold private by retails as a sportsman knife ( hunting Knife). Round all wood handle with single pommel rivet. small oval nickel metal cross guard. Nickelled bowie style fixed blade 240mm. The Picasso with acid etched makers mark \" Wilkinson Pall Mall London\". Together with its matching brown leather covered wooden sheath with integral belt loop. Excellent condition with only light scuffing to the sheath. Overall length 380mm known to have been taken and used in both the Boer war and WW1 as a private purchase fighting knife.

A Large Javanese Sundang Sword A very large and very impressive edged weapon. The wood on the pommel and the sheath probably kemuning wood. A bright ,long broad wavey blade with an extremely sharp edge.the hilt bound in an intricate silver or white metal wire binding. Sundang sword is tradition weapon used by the Bugis and Sulu. ‘Sundang’ is the name for a traditional weapon which originates from Mindanao in the south, and the Sulu archipelago in the southwest of the Philippines. The estimated origin of the sundang can be traced back to the fifteenth century, when Mindanao and the Sulu islands were tributary states of the Javanese Majapahit Kingdom (1292–1500). In the early stage of development the sundang, it functioned primarily as a symbolic weapon, and was valued as a sacred pusaka heirloom item. Through the course of time, the sundang gained a much more practical function; it soon became a weapon used for combat, and served the purpose of a genuine pedang sword.

A Large Kings crown RAAF South Australia Branch Wall Plaque A large kings Crown period Air force association Wall Plaque for the Port Adelaide-Woodville Branch. . Hand painted on lacquered wood. Approx 37x50cm

A Large Pre- Federation QVC Badge Large size Queen Victoria Crown. Approx .50mmx40mm. Possibly either used as a cap badge or most likely part of an NCOs rank insignia. Gilt bullion.

A mounted 1870 Franco-Prussian War Pair 1870-71 Franco Prussian War medal for combatants. This with an impressed inscription around the rim indicating it was made from the metal from captured guns. Prussian 1897 Centenary Medal. Both mounted on a detachable full size ribbon bar.

A Mounted Imperial Austrian Merit Medal Pair

A Named 1884 Dated British Generals Ivory Walking Cane Ivory “L” shape handle decorated with an intricate hallmarked sterling silver band engraved “ General Rawlings, Weston Super Mare, 1884. Malacca cane approximately 860mm terminating in a steel stopper.

A Named Ashanti Star 1896- Royal West Yorkshire Regt. Engraved on the arms of the reverse “2853 L.CPL G WALKER 2 W YORKS R”. Between 1895 and 1896 the 2nd Battalion served in the Gold Coast and took part in the Fourth Ashanti Wa

A Pair of Souvenir WW1 Pickelhaube Serviette Rings Matched commercially produced in brass rings with a pressed image of a German pickelhaube.

A Period Replacement Victoria Cross to Pte Frederick Corbett King\'s Royal Rifle Corps A period unofficial replacement \"Jeweler Made\" medal. The reverse marked\" 5th August 1882\" and the reverse of the suspension bar engraved \"Private Frederick Corbett 3rd Bn Kings Rifle Corps\". Frederick Corbett VC (17 September 1853 – 25 September 1912) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces. Corbett was born on 17 September 1853 in Maldon, Essex, and died there in 1912. His name at birth was David Embleton.2 He served in first the King\'s Royal Rifle Corps (1873–83) and second, the Royal Artillery (1884–91). Corbett served in the British Army between 1873 and 1891.He was 28 years old and a private in the 3rd Battalion, King\'s Royal Rifle Corps in Egypt when discontented Egyptian officers under Ahmed ‘Urabi rebelled against the administration of Khedive Tewfik, which was influenced by the British and French governments. In the ensuing unrest, the United Kingdom acted to protect its interests in the country, notably the Suez Canal. It was during this service that the following deed took place for which he was awarded the Victoria Cross: The citation in The London Gazette of 16 February 1883, read \"During the reconnaissance upon Kafr Dowar, Egypt, on 5 August 1882, the Mounted Infantry, with which Private Corbett was serving, came under a hot fire from the enemy and suffered some loss, including Lieutenant Howard Vyse, mortally wounded. This officer fell in the open, and there being then no time to move him, Private Corbett asked and obtained permission to remain by him, and though under a constant fire, he sat down and endeavoured to stop the bleeding of this officer\'s wounds, until the Mounted Infantry received orders to retire, when he rendered valuable assistance in carrying him off the field\". The event occurred during a probing attack on the Egyptian position. He also served at the decisive Battle of Tel el-Kebir on 13 September 1882. Subsequently, when Kafr-el-Dawwar surrendered following the British victory in Egypt, the works there were found to be strong and well-stocked with modern artillery and arms and ammunition. Held by determined defenders, they would have been extremely difficult to take. The British Army Discipline and Regulation Act of 1879 (Army Act) required active soldiers to display their medals on their uniforms on specific occasions. After leaving the army, Corbett sold the medal. He re-enlisted, this time into the Royal Artillery, in 1884. On 30 July 1884, after being convicted of being absent without leave and for embezzlement and theft from an officer in a court-martial, Corbett\'s name was erased from the VC Register by Royal Warrant and his VC pension was terminated. Corbett was among eight recipients of the VC whose awards were withdrawn for later criminal offences between 1856 and 1908. The original Royal Warrant for the Victoria Cross involved an expulsion clause that allowed for a recipient\'s name to be erased from the official register in certain wholly discreditable circumstances and his pension cancelled.6 The power to cancel and restore awards is still included in the warrant, but none has been forfeited since 1908.7 King George V felt that no VC should ever be forfeited, regardless of crime. Corbett and the seven others whose awards were forfeited \"continue to be included on the official War Office list of VC holders. By 1903 the Corbett VC had come into the possession of a Mr Mansfield, Clerk of Kingsbury Urban District Council, who approached the War Office (WO) apparently with the intention of returning the actual medal to Frederick Corbett, or to his family. The War Office informed Mansfield that, \"as the name of Frederick Corbett had been erased from the VCR, the cross should not be delivered to Corbett or his representatives.\" Worried as to whether he could retain the medal, Mr Mansfield sought clarification; a further letter from the WO confirmed that, \"in view of Corbett having sold his VC at a time when he was not subject to the Army Act, Mr Mansfield was entitled to retain it. Corbett\'s Victoria Cross was sold at auction by Glendining\'s on 17 June 1924 for £50 and now resides in the Royal Green Jackets (Rifles) Museum in Winchester. Corbett died in Maldon Union Workhouse on 25 September 1912.9 He was buried in an unmarked grave in Maldon cemetery. On 16 April 2004, a regimental headstone was placed over the grave and, in a simple ceremony, the headstone, covered in the regimental flag of the 60th Rifles, was unveiled by Lieutenant General Sir Christopher Wallace.1 Howard Vyse, the man he tried to save, was buried with three other fatalities shortly after the battle at the English cemetery outside the (now demolished) Rosetta Gate of Alexandria. Comes with an interesting booklet bulletin from the 1951 Military Historical Society detailing the examination of the museum housed Victoria Cross and also mentions that Corbett was and after selling his original Victoria Cross frequently have made a new replacement jewellery copy to only fall on hard times and sell the medal only to replete the process several times.

A Polish WW2 Sand Cast Hat Badge Sand cast brass with slider reverse. These were made and used by free Polish forces in North Africa.

A Post War Hand Written Personal Letter from AdmiralKarl Donitz to Former U-Boat Commander Heinrich Schroeder. A hand written and signed personal letter dated 6th April 1964. A short message on official “Donitz Grossadmiral” letterhead. Together with its mailing envelope. Dr. Heinrich Andreas Schroeteler (10 December 1915 – 19 January 2000) was a German sculptor. During World War II, he commanded U-boat and received the Knight\'s Cross of the Iron Cross and during the post-war years, he pursued a career in art history and archeology. Schroeteler was credited with damaging one merchant ship, the British steam merchant Riverton, of 7,345 gross register tons (GRT), and sinking one warship, the Norwegian minesweeper HNoMS NYMS-382, of 335 GRT. The sinking took place on 7 May 1945, three days after the U-boats had been ordered to surrender.citation needed Schroeteler had been transferred to the U-boat service in September 1941 and went on patrol from 23 April 1942 to 15 July 1942 on U-96 as a Kommandantenschüler (commander-in-training) under the command of Hans-Jürgen Hellriegel.2 He spent three years as a prisoner of war in England before returning to Germany in 1948.

A Post War Police De -Nazified Belt Buckle A former Wehrmacht other ranks steel belt buckle with a post war factory re-pressed de-nazified center . These were issued to the immediate post war fire and police units until new design ones could be made. An interesting addition to the belt buckle collector.

A Rare African Ceremonial Tribal Axe A rather large axe with a light brown wooden haft and polished metal head. The axe blade is wedge shape. The blade is decorated with lines, crosses and dots where it meets the haft. Curved wooden handle with Lion hair adornment over the bulberous surmount to the wedge blade. Approx size. Overall 480 mm The blade 270mm long and 90mm wide

A Rare German Private Purchase Civilian Hunting Sawback Bayonet (Seitengewehr) A private purchase bayonet made to fit a sporting rifle. The cross guard fitted to accommodate two sizes of barrel with a wing nut tightening screw. The sawback blade maker marked “F HERDER ABR SOHN SOLINGEN”. This would date the bayonet to c.1891 and in 1915 when the company name change to F. Herder and Sohn. Nickel plated cross guard and pommel. Black pressed fiber grips in excellent condition. Comes with its black leather scabbard fitted with a nickeled drag. Overall length 35cm Overall this bayonets is in very nice condition and one of the most interesting and rarest bayonets I have ever owned.

A Rare Major General Sir Neville Howse VC Gallipoli Period Signed Transfer Certificate \"Australia\'s First Victoria Cross Recipient\" A Rare General Sir Neville Howse VC Gallipoli Period Medical Transfer Certificate and accompanying envelope. Medical Transfer Certificate to the then Colonel Howse VC as having been admitted to the HMHS Sicilia on 2nd august 1915 with Gastroenteritis during the Gallipoli Campaign. Details inc Age 51 with 16 years of service Colonel Howse (VC) 1st Aust Div AAMS. Together with its \"OHMS\" officially marked envelope with hand written (\"Transfer Cert\", Col Howse V.C\".) This matching the hand writing on the transfer certificate. Usual fold marks otherwise excellent condition. Major- General Sir Neville Howse VC was born on 26 October 1863 at Stogursey, Somerset, in England. He was educated at Fullard\'s House School, Taunton, before studying medicine at London Hospital. Howse migrated to New South Wales, establishing his first practice in Newcastle before moving to Taree. After undertaking postgraduate work in England, Howse returned to Australia in 1897 and settled in Orange. In January 1900 he was commissioned as a lieutenant in the New South Wales Medical Corps and sailed for South Africa. He was serving with a mounted infantry brigade at Vredefort where, on 24 July, he rescued a wounded man under heavy fire. For this he was awarded Australia\'s first Victoria Cross. He was promoted to captain in October the same year. Howse returned to Australia, but went back to South Africa as an honorary major in the Australian Medical Corps in February 1902, just as the war was ending. Howse was twice elected mayor of Orange and married Evelyn Pilcher in Bathurst in 1905. When the First World War began in 1914 he was appointed principal medical officer to the Australian Naval and Military Expeditionary Force to German New Guinea, with the rank of lieutenant colonel. His medical knowledge and logistical skills ensured that there were no cases of serious illness and he returned to Australia in time to join the first AIF contingent as staff officer to the Surgeon General, director of medical services. In December 1914 Howse was promoted to colonel and appointed assistant director of medical services, 1st Australian Division. At Gallipoli he took charge of evacuating wounded men from the beach in the campaign\'s opening days. \"Shells and bullets he completely disregarded\", wrote one officer, but \"to the wounded he was gentleness itself.\" Unafraid to speak his mind, at the Dardanelles commission in 1917 Howse described the arrangements for dealing with the wounded at the landing as inadequate to the point of \"criminal negligence\" on the part of the Imperial authorities. In September 1915 he was given command of ANZAC medical services and in November became director of the AIF\'s medical services. Based in London once the AIF moved to France, Howse made regular visits to France and retained control of the Australian Army Medical Corps in Egypt and Palestine. He consistently endeavoured to maintain the physical standards of the AIF and late in the war attributed its success in part to the efforts he and his staff made in ensuring the physical and moral fitness of Australian front-line soldiers. Howse was knighted in 1917 and in 1920 made a brief return to private practice before resuming work with the army. He resigned in 1922 and won the federal seat of Calare for the National Party. He held several ministerial portfolios, including defence and health. In 1930 he went to England for medical treatment but died of cancer on 19 September. He was survived by his wife and five children. A fantastic piece of Australian military history to a most famous Australian.

A Rare WW2 Set of Indian Made Parachute / S.O.E Wings A textbook example. Heavily worsted. Full size wings. A good padded white parachute flanked by light blue wings with central fleck heavily embroidered on black cloth

A Royal Artillery Fenian Raid, Meritorious and Long Service Group of Three Canada General Service Medal , clasp “Fenian Raid 1870”, engraved in large Roman capitals “ 1635 SERGT DG SMITH RA”, Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal ,type 2, impressed “1635 B SJT MAJ DG SMITH 3RD BDE RA”., Army Meritorious Service Medal (EdVII) impressed “1ST CL. MR GNR DG SMITH RA”. All loose. Basic mount for display.

A Royal Navy China 1900 and Persian Gulf 1909 Pair China Medal 1900 ( Boxer Rebellion) ,no clasp, impressed “201389 A F CLARKE BOY 1CL HMS GOLIATH”, Royal Naval General Service Medal (GVR) , clasp “ Persian Gulf 1909-1914 , impressed “201389 A F CLARKE A B HMS ODIN”. Both medals loose. HMS Goliath was a pre-dreadnought battleship of the British Royal Navy and a member of the Canopus class. Intended for service in Asia, Goliath 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. She also carried thinner armour, but incorporated new Krupp steel, which was more effective than the Harvey armour used in the Majestics. Goliath was laid down in January 1897, launched in March 1898, and commissioned into the fleet in March 1900. The ship was deployed to the China Station from her commissioning until 1903, when she returned to Britain. HMS Odin (1901) was a sloop launched in 1901 and sold in 1920. Took part in the Fao Landing in 1914. Delivered the Somali Sultan Mohamoud Ali Shire to the Seychelles in 1920, where he was sentenced to exile.

A Royal Navy Relief of Pekin China Medal 1900 Clasp “ Relief of Pekin”. Impressed “ C. Rimmer Qd SIGn HMS EDYMION”.

A Silver Topped Royal Ulster Rifles Bugle Majors Parade Cane A rare George V or VI period regimental Bugle Majors Parade Cane. A large walking stick sized cane. Cedar cane with hallmarked Sterling silver ball top embossed with a Kings Crown Royal Ulster Rifles regimental badge. Hallmark for London 1899. A Sterling silver band approximately 100mm down engraved with “Bugle Major 1st Br Royal Ulster Rifles (83rd-86th). Overall length 930 mm.

A Spectacular Victorian / Edwardian Rifle Brigade Regimental Medal A lovely impressive regimental medal in silver gilt. A small silver and gilt obverse with lion atop a Queen Victoria crown, surrounded by wreath and crossed rifles. A wrapped scroll with “Militia Eight 1892”. The silver hallmarked reverse and hand engraved “Lt Col A B Williams 7th Bn Rifle Brigade. General service ribbon with 17 sterling silver clasps , each with hand engraved dates 1893-1909. A double claw buckle to the top of the ribbon completes this wonderful special presentation medal.

A Traditional Arabic Jambia Knife

A Victorian Period Royal Navy Long Service and Good Conduct Medal ROYAL NAVAL LONG SERVICE AND GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, (Queen Victoria) wide suspender (1848-75). J.Pratt. Capt.After.Gd. H.M.S.Archer 22 Yrs. Engraved large Roman capitals.

A Victorian Period Royal Navy Long Service and Good Conduct Medal Royal Navy LSGC Medal , type 2 (VR). Engraved in large Roman capitals “JAS SAUNDERS GRS MTE HMS VINCENT”.

A Victorian Period Royal Navy Long Service and Good Conduct Medal Royal Navy LSGC Medal ( VR). Type 2 . Impressed in large Roman capitals “WILLM WOODFORD. COMD BOATN H M COAST GUARD”.

A Victorian/ Edwardian Field Surgical Kit A small basic set for minor field surgery. Containing scissor, various scalpels and other pointy things. All housed in a fitted cedar wooden box. 185 x 60mm. The owners initial engraved on the lid.

A WW1 1914 “Mons” Trio - Highland Light Infantry 1914 -15 Star with clasp 5th August -22nd November 1914 (6871 PTE W DALLAS 2/High LI). British War and Victory Medals (6871 PTE Dallas HLI). All medals full size originals, all correctly impressed. All court mounted for display.

A WW1- Kurdistan 1919 RAMC Group of Four 1914-15 Star impressed (59350 PTE A. DACOSTA RAMC), British War Medal impressed 59350 PTE A. DACOSTA RAMC), Victory Medal 59350 PTE A. DACOSTA RAMC), General Servcie Medal (GVR) clasp “Kurdistan” 59350 PTE A. DACOSTA RAMC). All medals original and full size and correctly impressed as issued. All court mounted for display

A WW2 Personal Message From The Army Commader 8th Arm An original Printed message for the 8th army issued at Christmas in Italy 1944. Some minor damage, fold marks. Together with an original British 8th Army Formation patch.

Abyssinian War Medal 1869 - 26th Foot Named to “1406 W. DUNNETT 26th REGT”. (The 26th (Cameronian) Regiment of Foot). The regiment shipped to Bombay in July 1865, and then moved to Belgaum. They did not see active service in India, but in late 1867 it was ordered to prepare for service as part of an expeditionary force sent to Abyssinia. The Cameronians were part of the follow-up echelon of the force, and landed on 31 March 1868, equipped with the new Snider-Enfield rifle. They marched inland towards Magdala, halting after a few days\', and after a month of waiting received notice that hostilities had ended. The regiment fell back to the coast, boarded ships for Bombay, and arrived there on 11 June. They received the battle honour \"Abyssinia\" for this operation, which had been completed without taking any casualties or engaging an enemy force.

African Slave Money - Manilla Bracelet An Okpoho-type manilla from West Africa. Manilla are a form of commodity money, usually made of bronze or copper, which were used in West Africa. They were produced in large numbers in a wide range of designs, sizes, and weights. Originating before the colonial period, perhaps as the result of trade with the Portuguese Empire, manillas continued to serve as money and decorative objects until the late 1940s and are still sometimes used as decoration on arms, legs and around the neck. In popular culture, they are particularly associated with the Atlantic slave trade. The name manilla is said to derive from the Spanish for a \'bracelet\' manilla, the Portuguese for \'hand-ring\' manilha, or after the Latin manus (hand) or from monilia, plural of \'monile (necklace). They are usually horseshoe-shaped, with terminations that face each other and are roughly lozenge-shaped. The earliest use of manillas was in West Africa. As a means of exchange they originated in Calabar. Calabar was the chief city of the ancient southeast Nigerian coastal kingdom of that name. It was here in 1505 that a slave could be bought for 8–10 manillas, and an elephant’s tooth for one copper manila.

Air Force Association Australian Air force Association lapel badge. Gilt brass with painted enamel. Kings Crown. 1962 membership renewal over clasp to the crown. Maker marked on the reverse by \"K G Luke\".

Allied Soldiers of WW2 Historie and Collections H/C D/J 128 pages. A used second hand edition in good condition.

An Anglo Zulu War Zulu Knobkerrie A good original example carved from a single piece of ironwood (Bloodwood tree). Approx 745 mm long with a 50mm ball.

Arm Dagger

Army Generals Service Dress Visor Cap- ERII Period Army Generals Service Dress Visor Cap. ERII Period. A very good clean example as worn by British and Australian General Officers. Fine khaki wool body with scarelet wool cap band. A very nice toned bullion Queens Crown bullion General hat bad. Thick brown leather chinstrap with A/A side buttons. To the interior the famous makers name of \"Gieves of London\". Overal a fanstatic cap in excellent condition and shape and would compliment any British or Australian Generals uniform of the same period.

Army Officers Greatcoat

Attractive Sterling Silver and Enamel Rising Sun Sweetheart Highly attractive badge with striking blue enamel. Voided center. The reverse marked Sterling and with brooch pin. Approx size

Australia Magazines L4A1 7.62mm Magazine (1973) L4A1 7.62mm Magazine Marked \" Magazine L4A1 MA 73 \" (1973)

Australia : Munition Factory Works Badge Gilded brass. Approx mm with a brooch pin reverse. \"Stokes\" on the reverse leads theory to it being a 1960\'s made example. The nam Stokes and Sons changing to Stokes in 1962

Australia : Unofficial Infantry Front Line Service Medal Australia : Unofficial Infantry Front Line Service Medal. Original full size medal. Unnamed example.

Australia : Vietnam War Period SAS Wings A 1960’s-70’s period set of SAS wings. Full size padded. Has lost its black backing material.

Australia 1902-12 Markman Proficiency Sleeve Badge Gilt bullion on khaki wool. Some obvious mothing.

Australia 1906-1918 1st Class Gunnery Sleeve Badge. Gilt bullion on dark blue wool. Some moth.

Australia 1930-42 Armoured Car Proficiency Sleeve Badge Oxidised brass with 2 x lug reverse.

Australia 1930’s- WW2 K/D Officers Service Dress Tunic Khaki cotton four pocket officers service dress tunic. A fine example with all matching insignia. In fact, regarding the insignia ,I’ve never seen insignia like this before. An all matching set of AMF buttons, nationality titles , rank ( Major) and rising sun collar badges all with a magnificent bronze wash. They all match perfectly and really make an ordinary tunic stand out. Has Hobart maker label inside the collar . Comes with matching service dress belt , (and the buckle is even in the same bronze finish.) Not named or attributed. Service worn and wash out but no damage. A lovely tunic.

Australia 1942 School Patriotic Fund Lapel Badge One of the hard to get SPF badges this type was introduced in 1942 and titled \"Keep the Colours flying- The Union jack\" One of these badges was issued per school and issued by the Head Teacher to the top collector with all money going to the Red Cross POW war fund.

Australia 1960’s -80’sArmy Officers Jungle Greens Shirt and Visor cp A mix of a full button up jungle greens shirt dated 1958. UN brassard with General Servcie rising sun badge, Aluminum anodized rank for Captain and Australia nationality shoulder titles all fitted to hardboard detachable officers epaulets. Two place ribbon bar for service in the Vietnam War. The khaki officers service dress visor cap 1985 dated and with Aluminum anodized side buttons and RAR hat badge. A good representation of a 1960’s-.80’s period officers uniform.

Australia 40mm Bofor Round

Australia BCOF Officers Queens Crown Formation Patch c.1953- British Commonwealth Occupation Force. Queens crown in gilt bullion.

Australia c.1890\'s- 1906 White Home Service Helmet Australia c.1890\'s- 1906 White Home Service Helmet. A good example of a generic white blancoed service helmet of the period 1890-1906. Has brass spike and chin chain. Leather sweatband and cotton lining still intact. A makers name \" Best London Manufacture\" to the inside crown. Has had a previous helmet plate attached and the holes filled to the front. This early noticeable and does not detract from the overall look. The helmet retains a great shape with no ares of squashing. Suitable for an array of infantry artillery or corps units relating to the period 1890-1906.

Australia Inter-war Pattern 1907 Bayonet Scabbard A rarer 1920’s example of the “2nd” type pattern 1907 scabbard. This with a straight locket and small round frog stud. The locket is heavily painted in khaki green paint and hiding any markings. The chape with a Lithgow star. The making and dat on the reverse of the leather body of the scabbard has also worn away. The leather is nice and supple and a good example of a 1920’s period scabbard. Refer to British and Commonwealth Bayonets by Skennerton page. 277.

Australia Korean War Owen Bayonet

Australia M26 Grenade Original Australia M26 H/E Grenade No markings. Has all of the original khaki green painted finish. Complete with fuze striker, lever and pin. Has some overall dents probably from use as an empty practice grenade. These are getting hard to get now. INERT

Australia Militia- WW2 Named Glengarry 1940 Dated Australia Militia- WW2 Named Glengarry 1940 Dated. Good pleasing wear and soiling overall. The Adelaide maker label on the inside is named in hand written pe and officially dated 1940. Has large oxidised rising sun hat badge.

Australia Named Pre WW1 Sterling Silver Presentaion Spoon with Rising Sun Australia Named Pre WW1 Sterling Silver Presentaion Spoon. Hall marked sterling silver desert spoon with a large hand chisel cut engraved rising sun to the bowl of the spoon and to the handle \" S.R.C WA Presented by Lieut Spurge Won By SSM F Rissmann 21/8/12\". Cyril Herman SPURGE Date of birth 15 September 1877 Marital status Married Age at embarkation 37 Next of kin Wife, Mrs C H Spurge, 1 Strathcona Street, West Perth, Western Australia Enlistment date 28 August 1914 Rank on enlistment Captain Unit name Field Artillery Brigade 2, Battery 5 AWM Embarkation Roll number 13/30/1 Embarkation details Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A9 Shropshire on 20 October 1914 Rank from Nominal Roll Lieutenant-Colonel Unit from Nominal Roll 1st Division Artillery Promotions Major Unit: 4th Division Artillery Promotion date: 20 January 1916 Fate Returned to Australia 15 June 1919 Medals Croix de Guerre (Belgium) Source: \'Commonwealth Gazette\' No. 91 Date: 23 July 1919

Australia Named WW2 RAAF Other Ranks Side Cap A nice service worn example in RAAF blue serge wool. Oxidised RAAF other ranks hat badge and black bakelite side flap buttons. On the inside lining a hand written regimental number and surname. This member does indeed confirmed as RAAF Flight Sgt 1942-1944.

Australia Pre Federation Queen Victoria Crown Hat Badge. A nice example in white metal. Solid badge with gas hold to the reverse along with 2 x lugs. suitable for Volunteer or more likely government official or Contabulary Kepi.

Australia Pre-Fed Pam Victorian Force List

Australia Pre-Federation CDV Photo Australia Pre-Federation CDV Photo. Original Melbourne \" Stewart and Co. studio photography a member of the Victorian Military Forces. Great picture showing uniform, accoutrements and Home service Helmet. Dated on the reverse 1884. Approx 108 x 164mm

Australia Unofficial Frontline Service Medal Unofficial full size medal by A .J.Parks.

Australia Vietnam Golock Machette 1966. Made at Lithgow NSW. The grip marked MA66 This Golok \'Bolo\' pattern machete with rivetted laminated wood handle and 32 cm steel blade. Supplied with stitched and rivetted canvas duck sheath with brass throat reinforcement, sharpening stone pocket and US Army style belt loop and a cotton webbing keeper with snap fastener.

Australia Vietnam War Period RAAF Air Ranks Visor Cap A rare Vietnam war period Air ranks service dress visor cap in light blue. This cap is in overall excellent condition with hardly anywhere at all. Has bullion double row of oak leaves to the visor and billion Air Officers cap badge on a mohair cap band. The interior with defence contract makers mark and clearly dated 1971, 1972.

Australia WW1 “Post Home” Cotton Wrapping From 13 Bn Digger 1916. Khaki cotton cloth , approx square shape 600mm x600mm. Hand written address , posted to home in NSW. “On Active Servcie”. Post marked 1916. We can only guess to what might have been wrapped up in this and sent home….. Sergeant 13th Battalion Killed in Action 11 August 1916 Awarded Distinguished Conduct Medal \'For conspicuous gallantry in action. During an advance in a dense fog a doubtful order to retire was passed down, but he immediately countermanded the order, and by his coolness and fine example held his men fast.\' Source: \'Commonwealth Gazette\' No. 62 Date: 19 April 1917

Australia WW1 \"D\" Shape Mess Tin- 1916 A good example of the Infantry pattern mess tin. Maker marked \"Simpson and son Adelaide\" and dated 1916.

Australia WW1 1917 Lithgow Pattern 1907 Bayonet The blade with overall age tone and only very light pitting. The blade maker marked \"Lithgow\" and dated 191 as well as usual ordnance inspection stamps. The cross guard marked to the 4th Military District ( South Australia). Original wooden grips intact and with only usual scratches. Working locking stud. Comes with its British made leather scabbard with tear drop frog stud. This in VGC.

Australia WW1 1918 Dated Slouch Hat - NOW SOLD A very rare , original, and extremely desirable 1918 dated example. Khaki fur felt with Three fold khaki cotton puggaree. The original leather sweatband very clearly marked “C Anderson and Co. Ltd. 7. 1918”. Has an Australian made Rising Sun hat badge fixed to the left side brim. Missing the hook and eye side fastening and chinstrap. Obvious wear and soiling to the bottom edge of the Puggaree. A beautiful worn example. The panicle item of most WW1 collections in this country and abroad. THIS ITEM HAS NOW BEEN SOLD

Australia WW1 2nd Battalion Enamel Colour Patch Lapel Badge Frosted silver brass and enamel with brooch pin reverse.

Australia WW1 5th Pioneers Enamel Lapel Badge A rare unit lapel badge in colour patch design. Enamel on brass with pin back reverse.

Australia WW1 7th Battalion Colour Patch Fob Badge Australia WW1 7th Battalion Colour Patch Fob Badge. Brass and enamels.

Australia WW1 ANZAC “A” Shoulder Badge A original example. Brass, 2x lug reverse. Standard large size as issued to other ranks.

Australia WW1 Bullion Two Bar Wound Chevrons. Gilt bullion on khaki wool. Removed from tunic. These are far harder to find than the gilt meta versions.

Australia WW1 Camp Pocket Candlestick Rectangular tin with hinged lid. The lid is illustrated with a coloured image of three Australian soldiers at camp with the words \'Camp Pocket Candlestick - A Soldier\'s Friend\'. The border of the lid is decorated in a daisy pattern. The body of the tin is decorated in a monotone green tartan, with the base displaying a small panel entitled \'Patented 19-7-15 No 16856\'. Inside, the tin is fitted with a pressed tin candle holder, located over a hole in the base, and a folded tin match holder. Both these items are joined by tabs to the body of the tin. A half-used spiral candle and an empty box of \'The Ship\' safety matches are contained within. This printed tinplate candleholder appears to have been made in Australia from the middle of 1915 and was available for private purchase to Australian troops prior to their departure overseas. The purpose of the tin was to ensure the contents were kept dry and readily available. It is possible the lid also aided in shielding the direct flame of the candle.

Australia WW1 Colour Patch Lapel Badge 10th Infantry Battalion or 13th Infantry Battalion. Enamel with brooch pin reverse.

Australia WW1 Coogee Ranwick Returned Sailors & Soldiers Club Lapel Badge Brass and enamel. Buttonhole fitting reverse, officially numbered and maker marked Amor Sydney

Australia WW1 Gallipoli Star- Unofficial Medal Australia WW1 Gallipoli Star- Unofficial Medal Type 1 with blank reverse. Marker Marked AJP ( AJ Parks). Original full size medal . The Gallipoli Star is an eight pointed bronze star with a silver disc overlaid in the centre. This disc features, in relief, the king\'s crown in the centre encircled by the words \'GALLIPOLI 1914-15\'. Suspension is by an integral ring from the top of the uppermost point of the star. The manufacturer\'s marking \'A.J.P\' is impressed into the reverse. The ribbon comprises a central 9 mm blue stripe, flanked by 3 mm crimson stripes, the outer edges of 8 mm being gold on the right and silver grey on the left. History / Summary The Gallipoli Star and its ribbon were designed in 1917 by R K Peacock, but official approval from King George V for the proposed campaign medal was withdrawn after the ribbon, but not the medal, had been manufactured, because it was to have been presented only to Australians and New Zealanders, but not British or other Empire soldiers involved in the campaign. Some Anzac veterans are known to have been issued with lengths of ribbon during the war in anticipation of the medal\'s production. In 1990, Mr Ross Smith, a former Australian Army Warrant Officer and Vietnam veteran, arranged, at his own expense, for dies from the original design to be manufactured, and for A J Parkes & Co Pty Ltd, of Brisbane, to strike 1000 examples of the medal. 200 of these stars were presented to surviving Australian and New Zealand Gallipoli veterans to mark the 75th anniversary of the campaign. The remainder were sold to the public. A further 1000 were later struck for sale to collectors. The design features an eight pointed star, representing the states and territories of Australia (seven points) and New Zealand. The colours of the ribbon are blue, representing the ocean, gold, representing Australian Wattle, silver grey, representing New Zealand fern, and red for the colour of Australian gum blossom and the New Zealand Rata flower.

Australia WW1 Light Horse Colour Patch Lapel Badge A rare badge . Either 4th Light Horse Regiment 1915-1917 or 2nd ANZAC Mounted Regiment 1916-1918. Sterling silver and Enamel with brooch pin reverse.

Australia WW1 Matched Pair of Shoulder Titles. A good matched pair. WW1 produced with close fitting lugs to the reverse.

Australia WW1 Mess Tin 1916 Australia WW1 “D” Shape Mess Tin. Nicely maker marked “Simpson &Son Adelaide “ 1916.

Australia WW1 Mother of Pearl Sweetheart Badge A small badge crafted from mother of pearl probably in the middle East. Brooch pin reverse.

Australia WW1 Navy League (South Australia)Lapel Badge 1918 dated. Gilt and enamel. Brooch pin reverse.

Australia WW1 Other Ranks Tunic A rare original Australian WW1 other ranks service dress tunic. Khaki wool four pocket tunic with pressed leather \"football \" buttons, with integral cloth belt and brass buckle. Oxidized rising sun collar badges. It is interesting to note that this tunic has no shoulder straps and looks to never have had any possibly indicating that this is a \"Coming Home\" style tunic. This appears to be a tailor made tunic rather than an army ordnance issue tunic. This style of a “ Coming Home” tunic is also apparent in the fact that it has never been lined inside. No maker\'s label, or named. The shoulders have had round colour patches & corporal rank at one time but now removed. Evidence of service wear with soiling around the collar, shoulders and sleeves. Used & worn. Has small repair, some small moth holes. A small repair to the chest. Overall VGC. “Coming Home” tunics were evident in the period 1918-1919 when soldiers returning from the filth of the front would often privately purchase a new tunic, often tailored and a having smarter look for service whilst still in the UK and abroad or returning to Australia.

Australia WW1 Pattern 1903 Ammunition Bandolier- Unit Marked Australia WW1 Pattern 1903 Ammunition Bandolier- Unit Marked. A good Australian made Pattern 1903 50 round ammunition bandolier marked to the 4th Brigade Australian Field Artillery. nice supple dark brown leather with brass fittings and leather stay strap. the cross strap marked with an inspection stamp\" AC\" with broad arrow, \"AUSTRALIA\" and \"4BD AFA\". Overall scuffing and wear but no damage.

Australia WW1 Pattern 1907 MK1 \"HOOKED QUILLION\" SMLE BAYONET AND SCABBARD Australia WW1 Pattern 1907 Mk 1 \"HOOKED QUILLION\" SMLE BAYONET AND SCABBARD. (NSW Markings) 1909 dated blade by Wilkinson. The other side with British inspection and acceptance stamps. overall age tone to the blade otherwise in good condition. Original wood grips in VGC and also with acceptance stamps. Working locking stud. The Pommel stamped \" NSW 4952\" and the other sie stamped with sold out of service opposing broad arrows. Comes with its Lithgow (NSW) made leather scabbard with tear drop frog stud. This marked with a Lithgow star on the chape and \"Q2534\" to the throat.

Australia WW1 Photo Postcard Full length shot of a digger in uniform wearing a field ambulance sleeve badge. Adelaide studio marked.

Australia WW1 Photo Postcard Officer 43rd Battalion A studio shot of an officer in servcie dress uniform and Sam brown belt. Possibly an officer of the 43rd Infantry Battalion. Signed “Reg” or “Roy”. Certainly worthy of further research to find the right name to the face.

Australia WW1 Photo Postcard- POWs in German Camp A rare photo postcard showing AIF members in a group photos whilst in camp as POW’s. The card with hand written name on the reverse also t with the official POW camp ink stamp. What is interesting is the types of mixed uniforms they are wearing. A mix of British and German mad caps and tunics fitted sith rising sun insignia. POW Nominal roll records as : ASHMORE John 3680 Private 13th Btn Captured and interned by the Germans WIA & Captured 29/5/1917-Interned Gef.Lager Soltsu-repatriated Ripon 30/12/1918.

Australia WW1 RAS Lapel Badge Australia WW1 Returned From Active Serive Lapel Badge. Nice example with much of the gilding remaining.

Australia WW1 Returned From Active service Lapel Badge. A very nice clean example. 2 x lug reverse.

Australia WW1 Rising Sun Hat Badge Original full size hat badge. 2 x lug reverse.

Australia WW1 Staff Sergeant Rank Insignia A rare matching set of insignia for an army Staff Sergeant. A full size set of chevrons topped by a padded and heavily worsted large oversized Kings Crown. All on khaki wool. Two piece insignia.

Australia WW1 Trench Periscope No 9 Mk II (1915 Dated) The Periscope No 9 Mk II was issued to British and Australian forces as a trench observation device enabling field observations to be carried out without exposed to artillery, grenade and rifle fire. This model is made from ply timber and is design to fold. It is rectangular in shape and is held together by nails and metal straps. There are two glass mirrors placed at 45 degrees inside the periscope. The periscope is painted its original khaki. In the centre of the back of the periscope are hinges, with a latch at the front. This is to allow the periscope to be folded down. There is a metal border around the bottom edge of the top half of the periscope. At the bottom observation end is a steel parapet stake that can be folded behind the periscope. It is attached to the periscope by a wing nut to secure the periscope into the side of the trench. Above the observation mirror is a paper maker\'s label with the following text Perescope No. 9 MK II Joseph Darch 1915\". Comes with its original hessian carry bag with shoulder sling. This with overall soiling consummate with age. There is also some damage to the end flap and to the front securing buckle as can be seen and comes containing a spare glass lense. A fantastic display item of trench warfare.

Australia WW1 Voluntary Enlistment Ballot Badge Original Voluntary Enlistment Ballot Badge Complete with single pin. 35mm in height. Issue to men who volunteered their names to go into a Ballot in 1918 to join the AIF.

Australia WW1- Militia Pattern 1903 Belt and Ammunition Pouches A good example, all in nice supple varying shades of light brown leather. The Pattern 1903 waistbelt with brass buckle is a WW2 made example being dated 1940. The two WW!1made 10 round pouches are dated 1915 and the other undated but marked \"CGHF\". The two MKII 15 round pouches are dated 1916.

Australia WW2 2 Inch Mortar Australia WW2 2 Inch Mortar. No fuze. Body and tail section only . A good amount of the original painted finish remaining. 1942 dated.

Australia WW2 2 Inch Mortar Australia WW2 2 Inch Mortar. No fuze. Body and tail section only . Some of the original painted finish remaining with a large worn area also. 1941 dated.

Australia WW2 1st Corps HQ Colour Patch Lapel Badge Brass and enamel with pin reverse.

Australia WW2 2 Inch Mortar Australia WW2 2 Inch Mortar. No fuze. Body and tail section only . A good amount of the original painted finish remaining. 1942 dated. INERT

Australia WW2 Field Service Cap Australia WW2 Field Service Cap. Khaki wool . Adelaide maker 1941 dated. Unissued example but has an area of moth to the front flap where the buttons secure.

Australia WW2 1st pattern RAAF Air Gunner Badge Australia WW2 1st pattern RAAF Air Gunner Sleeve Badge. Brass. 2 x lug reverse.

Australia WW2 2/48th Battalion Slouch Hat A very well worn example exuding character. Khaki fur felt. Press button turn up brim. The khaki cotton puggaree with heavy wear and many areas of damage. An original 2/48th Bn colour patch sewn to the side. The original fitted patch showing all the characteristics of being on the puggaree since the war. This patch is the 1st type battalion colour patch introduced in 1940 and warn in 1940-1942. The brim reinforced edge also heavy worn. Has oxidized rising sun hat badge fitted to the brim. The leather liner Sydney maker marked and dated 1942. The liner also with extensive wear and tear with damage and missing some sections. No chinstrap. What a hat, what character, so much service wear…. The History… The 2/48th Battalion, Raised in Adelaide in South Australia in August 1940, the battalion formed part of the 26th Brigade and was initially assigned to the 7th Division, although it was later transferred to the 9th Division in 1941 when it was deployed to the Middle East. While there, it saw action during the siege of Tobruk and the First and Second Battles of El Alamein before being returned to Australia to take part in the fighting in New Guinea following Japan\'s entry into the war. During the campaign in New Guinea, the battalion took part in the advance on Lae during the Salamaua–Lae campaign and the fighting around Finschhafen and Sattelberg, during the Huon Peninsula campaign. Following this it was withdrawn to Australia, where it remained for over a year. In mid-1945, the 2/48th Battalion took part in the landing on Tarakan, which was its final involvement in the war. It was disbanded in October 1945.

Australia WW2 2/7th Infantry Bn Colour Patch Lapel Badge. Australia WW2 2/7th Infantry Bn Colour Patch Lapel Badge. Enamel and brass. Brooch pin reverse.

Australia WW2 2/9th Armoured Regt Sweatheart Badge An attractive small gilt rising sun badge with attached 2/9th Armoured Regiment enamel pendent.

Australia WW2 25 Pounder \"Star\" Projectile Australia WW2 25 Pounder \"Star\" MK VII B (Aust) Projectile. 1944 dated. Remains of the original painted markings. INERT Please note: Original Projectile only. The fuze is a resin reproduction. INERT

Australia WW2 25 Pounder Trench Art Ashtray Brass 25-pounder shell case cut off above the base and made into an ashtray with 3 indentations to hold cigarettes and set in the middle of the ashtray is a .50 calibre machine gun round. The base dated 1942. The .50 cal is not removable.

Australia WW2 A Large AIF Sweetheart Photo Locket A Large and highly attractive brooch. Gold plated Silver lined. Double sided filigree edged photo locket mounted to a map of an Australia with a rising sun to the center fitted with a small brooch pin to the reverse. The two pictures are both of diggers in uniform, presumably brothers. Approx 65x 45 mm

Australia WW2 AIF Felt Pennant Wool felt with screen print.

Australia WW2 AMF Other Ranks Service Dress Tuinc

Australia WW2 Ankle Boots with Jungle Cleats - 1945 A near unissued pair of size 6/5 brown leather ankle boots 1945 dated. The soles fitted with jungle cleats. No laces. Overall scuffing and storage wear.

Australia WW2 Army Chaplains Service Dress Tunic and Trousers A rare uniform as worn by Army Chaplains of the AMF and AIF. Khaki wool four pocket service dress. Two black strips on the epaulets indicating chaplaincy service. 1930-42 Australian Army Chaplains Department (Christian) collar badges. Oxidized AMF buttons, rank insignia for Captain and nationality titles. Fully lined and made by “MTX” ( Melbourne Textiles). Comes with matching straight leg service dress trousers also marked “MTX”. Not named or attributed. Both items in overall excellent condition. A rare matching uniform.

Australia WW2 Army Colonel or Brigadier Service Dress Visor Cap A fine looking example of a staff officers service dress visor cap in excellent condition. Khaki wool body with scarlet cap band and staff officers bullion badge. Nice condition leather chinstrap with oxidized AMF side buttons. The cap retains a lovely shape with some spotting to the very top . The liner and leather sweatband also in good condition. The cap is not named or attributed.

Australia WW2 Army Colonel’s K/D Service Dress Tunic Khaki drill cotton service dress tunic. A fine example with all oxidized AMF buttons and shoulder insignia for Colonel. An upgraded tunic to the field rank as it has previously had regimental collar badges and overlaid with staff officers collar gorgettes. A three place ribbon bar for prior service in the Great War. There is provision for buttons on both cuffs but no buttons. Not named. No markings. Appealing service use consumate with age.

Australia WW2 Army Field Service Cap Australia WW2 Army Field Service Cap. Winter wool Khaki serge material. Mint condition unissued example. 1940 dated.

Australia WW2 Army Issue Cigarette Lighter 1945 Dated The base marked \"MF 1945 D ( Broad Arrow) D MKIII\" 55mm x 40mm.

Australia WW2 Army Officers Service Shirt Khaki green collared shirt. Comes with correct detachable collar. Has a repair (sewn) to the reverse under arm. Hard to find with the collar. No markings. Obvious service wear.

Australia WW2 Army Officers Slip on Rank - Lieutenant Khaki cotton drill. Matched pair.

Australia WW2 Army Other Ranks Service Dress Visor Cap This is a fine example of the army other ranks service dress cap, this model with the leather reinforced peak and often called the drivers pattern cap. Khaki wool body with brown leather chin, strap, oxidized AMF side buttons and collar size rising sun hat badge to the front. This cap retains a lovely shape and the interior lining also in very good condition. The sweatband with a stitched repair to the front section . The lining with a Victorian factory makers mark and dated 1943.

Australia WW2 Army Underpants 1943 Dated A hopefully unissued pair of white wooden underpants. Well marked with \"D arrow D\" and dated 1943.

Australia WW2 Attributable RAAF Other Ranks Side Cap Australia WW2 Attributable RAAF Other Ranks Side Cap. A nice service worn example in RAAF blue serge wool. Oxidised RAAF other ranks hat badge and black bakelite side flap buttons. On the inside makers lapel ( 1942 dated) is also a hand written regimental number. This member does indeed confirmed as RAAF Lac 1942-1946. The crown has been sewn in a way by the wearer to keep the cap crown more taught and closed together. This is frequently seen on the these caps and adds a nice touch of personailty. The inside lignin with soiling from service wear.

Australia WW2 Battery Sgt Rank Badge with Japanese Aircraft Metal Backing Plate An interesting example of a fairly common badge as worn above SGT rank chevrons for Battery Sergeant but has a field made backing place made from Japanese aircraft aluminum. There is still the green pain on the reverse. A wonderful little gem!

Australia WW2 Binoculars and Pattern 37 case. A good used looking set of No.2 MKII prismatic binoculars. All black painted. The only markings being a pair of broad arrows on the bottom of each lease. Web neck strap. The optics are working though a little hard to adjust to correction. Comes with a worn salt looking Pattern 37 case. Canadian contract 1942/43 ( hard to read).

Australia WW2 British Made RAAF Officers Visor Cap A very nice example of a British made RAAF officers visor cap. This is a textbook British made example in a slightly darker than usual RAAF blue wool body, the black leather chinstrap also characteristically British made being a little thicker than those made in Australia. The mohair cap band has an offices, bullion kings, crown hat badge. The liner is intact and the overall cap retains a nice shape. It’s not dated or marked marked. It is not named. Hard to find and extremely popular.

Australia WW2 Chief Petty Officer Hat Badge Australia WW2 Chief Petty Officer Hat Badge. Bullion, Kings Crown.

Australia WW2 Civil Construction Corps Lapel Badge Australia WW2 Civil Construction Corps Lapel Badge. In February 1942 the Allied Works Council (CA 497) was created to take responsibility for carrying out all works required for war purposes by the Allied forces in Australia. Edward Granville Theodore, a former Premier of Queensland (1919–25) and Federal Treasurer (1929–31) was appointed Director-General of the Council. The major difficulty faced by the Allied Works Council was the supply of labour. In March 1942 the War Cabinet accepted a recommendation from Theodore for the creation of a Civil Constructional Corps (CCC), which would undertake war-related construction projects within Australia. The Corps was formed as a civilian rather than military organisation and comprised volunteers and persons called up under military impressments. Given the wartime climate and the range of powers given to the Director-General, the Corps operated under a more rigid discipline than would be normal industrial practice. While members’ pay was based on civilian award rates, they could not refuse work and were subject to regulations governing their conduct on the job and to the orders of the Director-General for maintaining good order at works or in camps. By June 1943 some 66 000 men had sought enrolment in the Corps of whom 53 500 were selected as medically fit and suitable. Of these, 8 500 had volunteered, 28 000 had already been working on Allied Works Council jobs at the time of enrolment and about 17 000 had been called up for service. Most were over 35 years of age. The major occupational categories were labourers, carpenters and truck drivers. Members of the Corps were sent to all parts of Australia to work on projects such as docks, aerodromes, roads, gun emplacements, hospitals, fuel storage depots, pipelines and factories.

Australia WW2 Entrenching Tool Australia WW2 Entrenching Tool. Helve head in its original unpainted condition. It is maker stamped \"HB\" and \"DD\" marked. It is undated. The Helve a lovely light brown wood with nice age stain and polish and a nice match to the helve head. It is also undated but has a WW2 period inspection stamp \"FH\". The Pattern 37 web carrier is in extremely good condition and marked \"D.C.D\" \"DD\' \"1944\". Overall a very good example.

Australia WW2 Full Size Reproduction Owen MKII SMG A fantastic and rare full size metal INERT reproduction. MK II with skeletal stock. Able to remove the magazine ( not fillable), cock and work the action forward. Not able to chamber a round. Fully inoperable. Fantastic detail in manufacture. The Owen SMG as used by the Australian Army in World War II, Korea and Vietnam wars. 1 x only available. Licence Required. please check your individual state licensing requirement.

Australia WW2 KD SGT Rank Single three stage chevron on khaki drill cotton. Full size.

Australia WW2 KD Slip on Rank for Lieutenant A good matched pair with “Australia “ nationality titles.

Australia WW2 Leather Jerkin A very nice example in brown leather. Really nice and supple leather. Brown Bakelite AMF buttons. And full khaki wool serge lining. The inside label reads “W.C Moyle and Sons”. And dated 1947. Moyle and Sons were an Adelaide maker. Exceptional condition.

Australia WW2 M and Z Commando Association Lapel Badge A post war association for members of the Independent Commando Companies and also ‘M’ and ‘Z’ Special Units. Made in white metal and enamel.

Australia WW2 Machete - Scott Trojan Australia WW2 Machete - Scott Trojan The late bolo blade marked \"D arrow D\" \"Scott Trojan\". Original wood grips in good condition. The brown leather sheath in good supple condition, also marked \"Darrow D\" and fits to the machete very well.

Australia WW2 Manoora Felt Pennant Wool felt pennant with screen print. HMAS Manoora was an ocean liner that served in the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) during World War II. She was built in Scotland in 1935 for the Cairns to Fremantle coastal passenger run for the Adelaide Steamship Company. She was requisitioned by the RAN for naval service in 1939. Manoora was initially converted into an armed merchant cruiser (AMC), operating primarily in Australian, New Guinea, and Pacific waters, with deployments to Singapore and the Bay of Bengal.12 In 1942, the ship was converted into the RAN\'s first landing ship, infantry (LSI). After extensive training, Manoora was involved in most of the Allied amphibious operations in the Pacific during 1944 and 1945. After the war\'s end, the ship was used to transport occupation forces and refugees until 1947, when she was decommissioned from naval service and returned to the Adelaide Steamship Company.

Australia WW2 Miniature Military Cross Group of 8 Australia WW2 Miniature Military Cross Group of 8 Military Cross (GVIR), 1939-45 Star, Africa Star ( 8th Army Clasp), Pacific Star, Defence Medal , War Medal , Australian Service Medal 1939-45, Efficiency Decoration (ERII) (Australia). All original miniatures mounted as worn.

Australia WW2 Mint condition Pattern 1907 Bayonet 1942 A choice example of the Australian made Pattern 1907 sword bayonet. All blued finish remaining. Maker marked “MA” and dated 5/42. Matching original wooden grips marked “Slaz42”. Comes with its matching 1942 dated Mangrovite scabbard also in extremely good condition. Hard to upgrade from this one.

Australia WW2 Named 6th Division RAE Officers Service Dress Uniform An all named and matching named set consisting of winter khaki wool officers service dress tunic dated 1944. Has all oxidized AMF buttons. Rising sun collar badges, Australia nationality titles, rank for Captain and matching pair of colour patches for the 6th Australian Division Royal Australian Engineers. Tunic is named on the inside tailors Abel. Comes with matching service dress belt. Comes with matching and named straight leg winter wool trousers. These with a pair of bracers. A brown leather Sam Brown belt ( also named) with matching cross strap. All items are in VGC.

Australia WW2 No. 68 AT Rifle Grenade MKIII Australia WW2 No. 68 AT Rifle Grenade. Choice example with all original ochre pained finish remaining. Maker marked RBD (R.B. Davies & Co. Victoria, Australia) and dated 1942. INERT The Grenade, Rifle No. 68 / Anti-Tank was a British anti-tank rifle grenade used during the Second World War and was one of the first operational weapons to utilise the shaped charge principle. The No. 68 grenade entered service with the British Army in November 1940.However, it proved to be not much better than the inadequate Boys anti-tank rifle and could not be improved as the size of the explosive charge was limited by the diameter of the discharger cup, and a lack of understanding of the standoff distance required.citation needed It was introduced into service with the Home Guard in February 1941 and was retained until the force stood-down in 1944.

Australia WW2 No.36 Instructional Hand Grenade. A perfect and choice example of a “ cut away” instructional grenade. The body , lever and base plug are maker marked “RBD “ the base dated 1944. The gas check marked “FLH 1941”. Inert Sorry, Not for export sales.

Australia WW2 Ordnamce Corps Other Ranks Servcie Dress Tunic. A good 1941 dated example of the other ranks pattern winter wool serge tunic. Has all oxidized AMF buttons, nationality titles, rising sun collar badges. Also has matching colour patches for 1st Aust. Corps , Australian Army Ordance Corps. Not named or attributed. Overall VGC.

Australia WW2 Other Ranks Service Dress Visor Cap Australia WW2 Other Ranks Service Dress Visor Cap. A near unissued example in excellent condition. Khaki wool serge with brown leather chinstrap and oxidised AMF side buttons. Small rising sun cap badge. Full liner and sweatband intact. Only small moth nips to top of the cap, but must be mentioned. overall a choice condition cap.

Australia WW2 Outfit First Aid For Mechanised Units- Tin Australia WW2 Outfit First Aid For Mechanised Units- Tin. Hinged, black, flat, rectangular, steel box with two securing clasps and a steel rod carry handle. The lid of the box has been impressed with a Broad Arrow Mark and below that the text \'FIRST AID OUTFIT MECH. UNIT\' in khaki lettering with a red cross stencilled below the text. The inside lid has a printed sheet attached to it, listing the contents as they were in 1943. No contents - tin only.

Australia WW2 Pattern 1907 Bayonet - 1941 Dated Made by’MA\' (Lithgow Small Arms Factory). Original wooden grips, working locking stud. Comes with scabbard.

Australia WW2 Pattern 1907 Bayonet - 1945 Dated A good original example made dated 7/45. Made by “OA”. Orange Feeder Factory for the Lithgow Small Arms Factory). Original wooden grips. The scabbard with a pattern 37 web frog. Working locking stud.

Australia WW2 RAAF Bomb Aimer Half Wing Brevet Flat embroidered on dark blue wool.

Australia WW2 RAAF Bomb Aimer Officers Service Dress Tunic Officer quality dark blue wool four pocket service dress tunic with all black Bakelite buttons. Overseas service chevrons, bomb aimer half wing brevet. Cuff rank for Flying Officer. Victorian factory makers label dated 1944. Not named. Comes with service dress belt. Has a couple of small moth nips but overall VGC.

Australia WW2 RAAF Navigator Brevet Wing Wartime flat embroidered on dark blue wool.

Australia WW2 RAAF Officer Hat Badge All gilt metal economy version on padded wool backing. Very nice bright gilt example.

Australia WW2 RAAF Pilot Wings Full size embroidered on dark blue wool.

Australia WW2 RAAF Pilot Wings Wartime flat embroidered on dark blue wool. Almost unissued condition.

Australia WW2 RAAF Wireless Operator Sleeve Badge Oxidised metal with backing plate.

Australia WW2 Reserved Occupation Exemption Lapel Badge Australia WW2 Reserved Occupation Exemption Lapel Badge. White metal with 2 x lug reverse. Officially numbered. with AF prefix.

Australia WW2 Rising Sun Hat badge Choice mid- late war made example in a heavy oxidised finish . maker marked \"Amor\" Sydney.

Australia WW2 Siege of Tobruk Trench Art Ash Tray Australia WW2 Siege of Tobruk Trench Art Ash Tray Cut down 1939 dated 25 Pdr shell case turned into the main ash tray, this with a collar size rising sun badge sweated to the side. Decorated hand cut shell brass gyro mounted arms hold atop the ashtray. A hand cut shell brass matchbox holder upright to the centre with engraved \" Tobruk\" on one side and the date 7-6-1941 on the other side. All mounted on a very heavy brass lamp base. Polished and lightly lacquered. Age stain and tone consummate with age. The Siege of Tobruk took place between 10 April and 27 November 1941, when elements of the Allied Army were trapped and besieged in the North African port of Tobruk by German and Italian forces. The defenders quickly became known as the Rats of Tobruk. The siege lasted for 231 days in 1941, after Axis forces advanced through Cyrenaica from El Agheila in Operation Sonnenblume against Allied forces in Libya, during the Western Desert Campaign A great Siege of Tobruk relic worthy of any Australian North African campaign collector.

Australia WW2 String Helmet Net Unissued. Thick string type net.

Australia WW2 Trench Art Victory Badge Australia WW2 Trench Art Victory Badge. Hand made rom an Australian penny coin. Hand soldered brooch pin to the reverse.

Australia WW2 VDC 1942 Dated Slouch Hat A good clean example. Army khaki fur felt with press stud side button, single, fold khaki wool Puggaree with VDC color patch. Brown metal eyelets. Has a good liner intact with a Victorian factory maker mark and dated 1942. Complete with brown leather chinstrap. Retains a nice shape overall a very nice example.

Australia WW2 VDC Officers Field Service Dress Tunic - DCM and Bar Recipient An unnamed and unfortunately unattributed tunic. Khaki winter woolen other ranks servcie dress tunic. Has all oxidized AMF buttons, Australia shoulder titles, rising sun collar badges and rank for Captain. Has colour patches for prior servcie in the Great War with the 2nd Australian Divisional Artillery along with Volunteer Defence Corps Formation patches. Has a single red woven wound stripe to the cuff indicating as having been wounded in a prior war ( WW1). The sewn on ribbon bar indicating the award of the Distinguished Conduct Medal and bar, along with a WW1 trio. 1941 dated on the inside factory makers label. Also has a khaki whistle lanyard. There is some heavy areas of overall mothing as can be seen in the pictures. Unfortunately this is not named. More research on the units and ribbon bar combination is needed to be undertaken and then perhaps and identity can be found.

Australia- Pre Federation Artillery Pouch Badge Gilt worn to a dulled brass finish. A universal badge used on the binocular, General service pouch and sabretache.

Australia: Pre Fed Officers Cross Belt Chain and Whistle Australia: Pre Federation Rifle Regiment Officers Cross Belt Lion head boss keeper with full length chain and whistle and keeper. All in white metal. no markings.

Australia: WW1 Demobilised Soldiers Badge 1918 Heavy golding tone to the silver finish. The oval shaped badge has the raised words \'ENLISTED IN A.I.F. 1918 ISSUED BY DEPT OF DEFENCE\' in a band around the edge with the Australian coat-of-arms in the centre. On the reverse are two horizontal brazed-on lugs with the makers name \'STOKES & SONS MELB\' and a stamped serial number. This badge (sometimes referred to as the \'too bloody late\' badge) was issued to those AIF recruits who, at the time of the Armistice, in November 1918, were training in Australia, or who had enlisted but had not yet been called into camp for training. It was also issued to serving members of the Royal Australian Garrison Artillery who had volunteered, but not embarked, for service in the AIF Siege Artillery Brigade.

Australia/GB WW2 25 Pounder A/P Projectile. Australia/GB WW2 25 Pounder A/P Projectile. 1942 dated. Complete with driving band. (fired). INERT

Australia/GB WW2 6 Pounder A/P Projectile Australia/GB WW2 6 Pounder A/P Projectile. Driving bands removed. Has been lacquered. INERT

Australia/GB WW2 6 Pounder A/P Projectile. Australia/GB WW2 6 Pounder A/P Projectile. Complete with driving bands. (Fired) The body nice and smooth one side but heavily pitted to the other here it has been laying in the ground. Has been lacquered. INERT

Australian Air Ranks Full Dress Epaulettes Matching pair. Light blue with gilt bullion embroidery.

Australian Army Efficiency Chevrons c1931-1939 Two bar chevrons, silver bullion on khaki wool. AMF standing orders 1931.

Australian Awarded A guide to military and civilian decorations, medals, and awards. 1815-2007. 1st edition. H/C Johnson 2008 395 pages. A used second hand edition with scuffing to the cover.

Australian Field Artillery WW1 Photo Postcard - Australia Will Be There A very impressive looking patriotic postcard dated 1916.

Australian Pattern 56 Web Belt and Holster

Australian Vietnam War : SLR Bayonet Australian made and issued bayonet for the L1A1 Self Loading Rifle. Comes with matching scabbard and jungle green pattern 37 web frog.

Australian Vietnam War Period Adapter Grenade Projection M1A2 1967 Dated A good example with all original paint.

Australian White Metal General Service Officers QVC Button Officers two part pattern. White metal. Solid back fast shank. Maker marked \" C R Martin Melbourne\".18mm

Australian WW1 8th Infantry Battalion Colour Patches A good used and worn pair obviously removed from a tunic. The colour washed out in both. Matched full size original pair.

Australian WW1 Pattern 1915 Small Haversack Australian WW1 Pattern 1915 Small Haversack.

Australian WW1 Photo Postcard

Australian WW1 Returned Services Association Victoria Lapel Badge Rare Australian WW1 Returned Services Association Victoria Lapel Badge. 1915-1919 Brass and enamels. Button hole fitting reverse.

Australian WW1 RSL Lapel Badge 1919-1921 Large size badge in nice condition. Brass and enamels. 2 x lug reverse.

Australian WW2 1st Armoured Division Enamel Lapel Badge HQ 1st Australian Armoured Division. Enamel on brass with pin reverse.

Australian WW2 2nd AIF 9ct Gold Sweetheart A lovely commercial sweetheart brooch. Featuring a rising sun within a wreath topped with a kings crown set over a boomerang. The reverse with hallmark 9ct , brooch pin with safety chain. Approximately 40mm x20mm

Australian WW2 Army Steel Helmet Australia WW2 M38 Army steel helmet A most appealing and clean example of a now very sought after piece of Australian WW2 headgear. Overall some areas of scuffing on the all original khaki grit painted finish. Complete with oilcloth liner and web chin strap. The liner is also in VGC but with minor scuff around the liner edge. Overall VGC

Australian WW2 AWAS / Medical Servcie Womens Boots A very rare Australian WW2 AWAS / Medical Service Womens Boots. Brown leather boots with original laces. Brown leather soles are marked with a Victorian manufacture code \"V866.\" Size 3E. The date looks to be 1944. This is partially obscured due to the sold having been billed out with a hole to accomodate a mannequin stand. Other than the holes in the sole of both , these boots are in lovely condition.

Australian WW2 Duperite Dispatch Riders Helmet Australian WW2 Duperite Dispatch Riders Helmet. An exceptionally good condition clean example. The pictures speak for themselves. Has all of its original khaki green painted finish, the leather and khaki cotton neck flaps are complete and undamaged retaining the buckle and strap. A good original liner with all of the felt padding so often seen on others completely mothed. 1943 dated on the red inside decal label.

Australian WW2 Helmet Chinstrap Australian WW2 Helmet Chinstrap. Unused condition.

Australian WW2 Pattern 37 Large Haversack Canadian contract

Australian WW2 Tropical Issue BNo. 2 MkII Binoculars These were actually U.S made WOLLENSAK 6X30 binoculars remarked \"D\" arrow\"D\" \"No. 2 MKII\" and painted in Jungle green. Working optics. comes with web neck strap. Comes with its special tropical issue tin storage/transit container with cardboard interior lining.

Australian WW2 War Widows Guild Sterling Silver Badge This is the large size version. Hallmarked Sterling slyer with official numbered reverse.

Austro-Hungarian WW1 Stormtrooper Regimental Hat Badge. Rohan Csapat 1918. Since badge with brooch pin reverse.

Bayonet

Bayonet

BCOF Japanese Made “Officers” Formation Patch

Belgium Military Decoration 2nd class The Military Decoration a military award of the Kingdom of Belgium. It was established on December 23, 1873 and is awarded to non-commissioned officers and other ranks of the Belgian Armed Forces for long service.

Belgium Order of Leopold (Knight) with Case of issue Knight breast badge. Silver and enamels. (Some chips to the enamel to the wreath on the obverse. Complete with duel prong mounting pin through the ribbon. Comes with its Gustave Wolfers marked black leatherette case of issue.

Belgium Order of Leopold II Commanders Neck Badge Gilt and enamel neck badge on full length neck cravat ribbon. Excellent condition.

Belgium WW1 M1918 Gas Mask Belgium WW1 M1918 Gas Mask. A particularly well preserved example of the most interesting of WW1 gas masks. Fantastic supple leather face mask wit all of its original head straps and neck strap. Very clear eye lenses. Complete with original khaki painted filter. Together with its French made 1918 dated carry canister also in its original khaki green painted finish. Captured by the French and made in England these masks were made from composed German \"Lederschutzmaske\" masks and French ASR respirator and canister parts. At the end of 1917 the French army captured almost 18,000 German made gas masks on several fronts. In the absence of this kind of masks for the allies the idea arose to reuse them with new parts and to the Belgians. Sent to the UK, and in Porton Down, England were the masks were assembled with French filters. They were also fitted with French made ASR gas mask canisters with a bilingual labe inside. It\'s known that not all masks were sent to the front immediately and again attained only after the Armistice arrived. As a result, a large part of these masks so remained almost unused. They were stored in the mid-1920s, later and later used. some text on the cover on the canister lid refers \' 25 (1925). Extraordinary piece of history!

Belgium, Kingdom. A Political Prisoner\'s Cross 1940-1945 Croix du Prisonnier Politique 1940–1945). In silvered bronze with red and black enamels, measuring 37 mm (w) x 37 mm (h), intact enamels, original ribbon, scattered silvering wear, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Political Prisoner\'s Cross 1940-1945 was a Belgian war medal established by royal decree of the Regent on November 13, 1947 and awarded to Belgian citizens arrested and interned by the Germans as political prisoners during the Second World War. The award\'s statute included provisions for posthumous award should the intended recipient not survive detention, and the right of the widow, the mother or the father of the deceased to wear the cross.

Binoculars

Binoculars

Boer Ear Water Bottle

Boer War Bandolier

Boer War Period Baden Powell Sweetheart Brooch Brass “BP” intertwined initials supporting a photo locket of Badel Powell.

Boer War Queen Victoria Chocolate Tin with Chocolate Contents Commemorative tin with hinged lid. The lid has been painted red with a gold and blue border. The edge of the lid is also painted in gold. The centre of the tin has an embossed image of Queen Victoria in gold. To the right of the Queen\'s image is her cypher, and to her left the text \'SOUTH AFRICA 1900\' in blue and yellow. Under the cypher and text is printed a message in cursive script from the Queen, \'I wish you a happy New Year Victoria R\'. The tin contains the original chocolate and packing material. The tin now toned with age and the gilt finish now dull. In 1900 Queen Victoria conceived the idea of sending a personal New Year’s gift to British soldiers serving in the Boer War in South Africa. This was later extended to include colonial troops and members of the naval brigade. The three major British chocolate manufacturers, Fry’s, Cadbury’s, and Rowntree’s – produced the tins of chocolate. This tin contains the Cadbury chocolate. Initially, they were reluctant to support the war effort because of their Quaker pacifist ethic, but were persuaded to change their minds. Fry’s tin-makers, Barclay and Fry, designed the tin, and this was copied, with slight variations in design, colour, and size, by the other two firms. In all, 120,000 tins were distributed in South Africa, and went on well after New Year. Queen Victoria paid for the gifts from the Privy Purse. The cost of getting them to the soldiers was donated by various railway companies and the Union Steamship Company. Many men treasured their personal gifts from the Queen – some claimed they “were as good as a medal”. Such was the prestige of the gift that a considerable number were immediately posted home unopened, with wrappings marked “With Care Queen’s Chocolate”. The empty boxes, carefully preserved for generations, were often used to hold the service medals issued to the Boer War veterans.

British : India General Service Medal 1908-35 (3/8th Punjab) Two clasps \"Waziristan 1919-1921, Waziristan 1921-1924\". Impressed \"2794 SEPOY BELA SINGH 3-8 PJBIS\".

British /Australian White Metal General Service QVC Button Samuel Brothers London Solid back fast shank. 22mm

British /Australian White Metal Rifle QVC Button Maker marked \" Firmin & Son London. \"22mm

British 1845 Pattern Infantry Officers Gothic Hilt Sword British 1845 Pattern Infantry Officers Gothic Hilt Sword. A good Victorian period example with brass three bar gothic folding hilt with \"VR\" cypher. Trase of the original gilding remaining. The folding hilt complete with its original black leather insert. This only loosely attached. The brass wire bound ray skin grip in particularly good condition. The slightly curved single fullered \"Wilkinson\" style blade. This acid etched with Victorian crown and VR cypher. Some ares of tone and light pitting consummate with age. There is no makers mark but has the proving star of Wilkinson. To the other side of the Picasso again the distributors mark of Firmin & Sons London\". Comes with its matching black leather scabbard and gilt brass fittings. Note: the scabbard has been repaired at some later stage with a black leather wrap repair band about 3/4 down the length of the scabbard. The top brass hanger mount with a lovely distributors cartouche \" Firmin & Sons London\". Some original gilding also remains on the mount. Overall a good example. Licence Required in Victoria Controlled Weapon- 18 years and over.

British 1897 Coronation Medal British 1897 Coronation Medal. Silver. Unnamed as issued. Original full size medal.

British 1911 Coronation Medal Full size medal, unnamed as issued.

British 1936 Jubilee Medal British 1936 Jubilee Medal. Unnamed as issued. Original full size medal.

British 1937 Coronation Medal British 1937 Coronation Medal. Original full size medal. Unnamed as isuued.

British 78th Reg of Foot Afghanistan Egypt Medal Group British 78th Reg of Foot Afghanistan Egypt Medal Group. Afghanistan Medal , no clasp (2884 PTE J . EVANS . 78TH FOOT). Egypt Medal , clasp \"Tel El Kebir\" (2884 PTE J. EVANS 2/SEA : HIGHRS). Khedives Star, (2884 PTE J. EVANS 2-B SEA HIGHRS). A Scottish infantry regiment was formed in 1793. It served with the British Army until the 1881 reforms, when it was amalgamated into The Seaforth Highlanders (Ross-shire Buffs, The Duke of Albany’s). All full size original medals. All loose.

British and Commonwealth Military Knives

British c.WW2 Army General Officers Visor Cap A fine looking example of the Army General Officer No.1 Service Dress visor cap with khaki cotton field cover. Dark blue wool body with scarlet cap band. Black leather visor with double row of bullion oak leaves. A lovely kings crown bullion General Officer hat badge. Black leather chinstrap with brass General Off ire side buttons. The top being covered by a khaki cotton field cover for use with a khaki service dress uniform. Good interior sweatband and lining with “Bates” makers mark. Not named or attributed.

British Cutlass

British East West Africa Medal 1892 - clasp Benin 1897 Correctly impressed in large Roman capitals “168928 G. DUKES STO. 1CL., H.M.S PHOEBE”. Original full size medal. HMS Phoebe was a Pearl-class cruiser of the Royal Navy, in service from the early 1890s until 1906. Service history Phoebe was built at the HMNB Devonport and launched on 1 July 1890. She served as part of the Cape and West Africa Station from 1893 until 1897. During this time, she participated in the Benin Expedition. After spending two years in reserve, she left Plymouth for Australia in early March 1901 to commence service on the Australia Station, under Commander (later Captain) Francis Charles Bathurst Addington. She left the Australia Station on 23 December 1905 for England.

British General Service QVC Union Clasps Belt Buckle Brass. Queen Victoria Crown. Also used by Australian pre-federation local forces.

British George V 1935 Silver Jubilee Chocolate Tine by Rowntree and Co. British George V 1935 Silver Jubilee Chocolate Tine by Rowntree and Co. No contents Patina consistent with age and use . Approx 7 x 3.5 x 1 inches

British India - Boer War Seaforth Highlanders Group of Medals British India - Boer War Seaforth Highlanders Group. India Medal 1896, clasp \"Releif of Chitral 1895\", (engraved in running script 3362 Pte G Rennox 2d Bn Seaforth Highrs). Queens South Africa Medal , clasps \"CC, Trv, Wittebergen\" ( Impressed \"3362 Pte G Rennox 2: SEA HIGHRS.) \"Kings South Africa Medal , claps\"SA01/ SA02\". ( \"3362 Pte G Rennox 2: SEA HIGHRS\".) All full size original medals , court mounted for display.

British Kabul to Khandahar Star 1881 Engraved on the reverse \"Sepoy Anirudar Thapa 5th Goorkha Regt\". 5th Gurkha Regiment (Hazara Gurkha Battalion) Commanded by Lt. Colonel A. Fitz-Hugh. The 5th Gurkhas joined Roberts\' Kuram Field Force at Thal from Abbottabad in October 1878. They were involved in the attack on the Peiwar Kotal and the reconnaissance of the Shutagardan. The regiment was part of the force attacked by the Mangals at the Sapiri Defile. Wintering in the Kuram Valley, the Gurkhas formed part of Sir Cavagnari\'s escort as far as the Shutagardan in July 1879. When his murder initiated the second campaign the Gurkhas marched to Kushi and then on to Kabul, fighting at Charasiab on the way. The 5th Gurkhas were stationed at the Bala Hissar when the Amir\'s armoury exploded there on 16th October. During December they were involved in readying Sherpur for the winter, as well as fighting actions at Karez Mir, the Chardeh Valley, Takht-i-Shah and the defence of the cantonment. May and June 1880 saw them in the Logar and Wardak valleys and then the march to Kandahar in August and the crowning victory against Ayub Khan on 1st September. In October it was involved in MacGregor\'s operations against the Marri before it returned to Abbottabad on 7th December.

British Napoleonic War 1796 Pattern Officers Light Cavalry Sword A good example of the officers pattern with leather grips. A lovely bright broad blade with \"Gill is warranted\" acid etched into the blade. The words \"Arthur Saltma....\" are also acid etched into the blade backstrap. These are very faint but can still be seen in the right light. A possible original owner or retailer?. Certainly more research needed there. Comes with its all steel scabbard. Missing one of the hanging rings and a screw to the treat mouth. Overall some age tone and only very very light pitting to the scabbard. Licence required in Victoria

British Officers Sword Belt and Hangers

British Para Helmet

British Pattern 1887 Sword Bayonet. A good clean example with very good clean blade dated 1891 with war department and inspection markings. Has a working locking stud. Good original pressed fiber grips. And come with its leather scabbard. The scabbard nice and pliable.

British Post 1902 Worcestershire Regiment Officers Home Service Helmet British Post 1902 Worcestershire Regiment Officers Home Service Helmet A fine Edwardian period example of the pattern first introduced in 1881 as the Home Service Helmet. Blue cloth covered helmet with gilt brass peak and back straps, gilt brass chin chain, spike and cruciform base. Officers Kings Crown Worcestershire Regiment helmet plate. Retains leather sweatband and interior lining with a London maker/distributor. Overall a lovely example. VGC

British RAF Air Ranks Cap Badge A Queens Crown period example. A small area of corrosion on the wing of the eagle.

British South Africa Company’s Medal - Matabeleland Relief Force Rhodesia 1896 Reverse. Engraved in large capitals “ TRPR L C KENNEDY M.R.F”.

British Sterling Silver Royal Artillery Sweetheart or Regimental Lapel Badge Sterling silver and enamel. Kings crown.

British WW1 MkI Brodie Steel Helmet A fine example with khaki sand grit finish. Water stain to the top and some rust/pitting to the right hand of the brim underside near the chinstrap. Has original brown leather chinstrap and oilcloth/felt liner. Bowl-shaped steel helmet, green painted, featuring a wide brim of simple pressed construction fitted with edging to the rim. The liner is of MK I pattern, comprising two part construction of an oval crown pad of lint, asbestos, and felt, and an American cloth tongueless headband padded with cotton wool, lint and canvas (to the underside) and attached to a netted head band support. To the outside of this support (between the skull cradle and the helmet shell) is attached a series of 12 tubular-shaped rubber buffers. A complex leather chinstrap system is fitted on top of the oval pad and threads down either side of the liner, being passed through two rectangular wire bales, one either side of the rim, and coupled to a second strap that is the chinstrap proper, that features a single-prong metal buckle. The entire two-piece liner and pad are held fast to the crown of the helmet shell by a single copper rivet that passes through the leather strap and pad. The original and very distinctive steel helmet adopted by Great Britain was designed and patented in 1915 by its inventor, John L Brodie. After many experiments, Brodie came to the conclusion that a relatively simple form of helmet would offer reasonable protection, be serviceable and cheap to produce in large numbers. In comparison with both the French Adrian pattern helmet (1915) and the German M1916, the British helmet proved light, robust, simple to make and, for its time, was highly effective. The first helmets were produced at the Sheffield steel works of Sir Robert Hadfield who had pointed out the the many virtues of a high percentage (12%) manganese steel. This alloy, rolled in sheets of 20 gauge or .036 inch, would resist pistol bullets of 230 grains jacketed with cupro-nickel, travelling at the rate of 600 feet per second. Such a bullet caused a deep dent in the helmet but did not penetrate. Moreover, if at higher velocity the projectile passed through the plate, no shattering or splintering occurred. The helmet made its first appearance in any numbers at the Battle of the Somme in July 1916. The overall shape, with modifications, and changes to the liner and finishes, remained in service with British and Commonwealth forces until the end of the Second World War. The same shape of helmet was used during the Second World War by all services and by the Police, Fire Services and ARP Services. The Brodie \'tin hat\' was a masterpiece of simple design and its shape became instantly identifiable. History note By March 1916, some 140,000 helmets (Type \'A\', \'B\', and \'War Office\' pattern) had been issued to troops serving on the Western Front, but being as they were regarded as \"trench stores\" issue was very limited and there were not enough to enable soldiers to claim their own personal issue. Medical evidence had confirmed the value of the shrapnel helmets as severe heads wounds had decreased amazingly, therefore production was urged to speed up, but prior to this, those helmets that had been evaluated under field conditions had highlighted some criticism, including that the paint finish was too shiny; the helmet was too round and shallow; the liner was slippery, and that the edge of the brim was sharp and could cause injury. To counter this, a new liner and chinstrap assembly was devised; edging applied to the rim, and a non-reflective textured paint would be used. 1,000 modified helmets were then sent for front line evaluation and these were initially approved by 15th May, 1916, and given full approval in July by which time 1,000,000 were in service. By September of that year the new helmet was known as the \"Helmet, Steel, Mark I\".

British WW1 18 Pounder Shrapnel Round. A complete display example. A fired shrapnel round with brass time Fuze. ( Projectile is empty of shrapnel balls) and VSM and dated 1918. The brass case dated 1916. Inert. Not available for export sales.

British WW1 37mm Pom -Pom Round Double band projectile. The case undated but with Vickers, Son and Maxim maker stamp. INERT

British WW1 Motor Machine Gun Service Hat Badge Bi-metal with slider reverse. The Motor Machine Gun Service (MMGS) was a unit of the British Army in the First World War, consisting of batteries of motorcycle/sidecar combinations carrying Vickers machine guns. It was formed in 1914 and incorporated into the Machine Gun Corps in October 1915 as the Machine Gun Corps (Motors).

British WW1 Pattern 1907 Bayonet (1915) Made by Sanderson. Dated 11/1915. Original wood grips and working locking stud. Comes with its leather scabbard with tear drop frog stud.

British WW1 Pattern 1907 Bayonet.

British WW1 Pattern 1908 Bayonet

British WW1 RFC Other Ranks Cloth Shoulder Title A good worn example as worn by other ranks of the Royal Flying Corps.

British WW1 Staff Officers Service Dress Visor Cap A fine example of a great war period Staff officers visor cap. Khahi wool body with Scarlet cap band and staff officers kings crown bullion cap badge to front. A orignal thin brown leather chinstrap with brass staff side buttons. To the interior the original liner intact the sweatband also intact. The cap overall retains a lovely shape and in very good condition.

British WW1 Victory Medal - Name Errased Original full size medal, nicely name erased. Perfect gap filler to a group.

British WW2 “Special Constable” Cloth Shoulder Title

British WW2 \"Chindit\" Bowie Knife British WW2 \"Chindit\" Bowie Knife. Hard woo grips secured by three rivets. Bowie style blade 190mm long with a thin white metal oval shaped cross guard. Overall length 300mm A clasic textbook example. No sheath, knife only. Refer to \"Flook\" Page 205.

British WW2 3rd Pattern Fairbairn-Sykes Fighting Knife A very good example of the 3rd pattern fighting knife introduced in 1942. Distinguishable by the \"3\" number cast into the brass pommel. The cross guard stamped \"ENGLAND\". This is a very common marking found on wartime made F-S knives. This was done to satisfy U.S customs importation laws. The mark simply indicates that this particular knife belonged to the large shipment of 167,000 F-S knives that were exported to the U.S.A shortly after the war as part payment for the wartime financial support given to the U.K by the U.S and marked the country of origin when imported. Lovely undamaged parkerised blade. Comes with its matching brown leather sheath also stamped \"ENGLAND\". Overall a fantastic example in very good condition. Licence is required in Victoria.

British WW2 Air Raid Precautions Warden Shoulder Titles Yellow embroidered on black wool. Matched pair.

British WW2 Chindit Bowie Fighting Knife - Large Variation British WW2 Chindit Bowie Fighting Knife - Large Variation. Large bowie blade 255mm long and approx 50mm wide with a single fuller to one side. 385 mm overall length. All wooden grip with three rivets each side, Interesting hand engraved patter to both side. No sheath, knife only.

British WW2 Gauge Testing Fuze Setting Machine No.3 1945 dated. \"Fuze No. 207 and 208\".

British WW2 National Fire Service Unit Breast Badge Machine embroidery on black wool.

British WW2 Observer Corps Lapel Badge. A good example of the off duty lapel badge worn by members the Observer Corps. Silvered wash over brass with enamels. maker marked on the button hole fitting \" J R Gaunt london\".

British WW2 Para Oversmock

British WW2 Parachute Badge For Non-Regular Trained Personnel White worsted on khaki wool.

British WW2 Parachute Regiment Hat Badge British WW2 Parachute Regiment Hat Badge Original wartime badge with wartime 2 x lug reverse. The post war example having a slider reverse. Kings Crown. White metal

British WW2 Royal Army Medical Corps Cloth Shoulder Titles. A near matched pair.

British WW2 Toggle Rope British WW2 Toggle Rope A toggle rope was part of the standard equipment of British Brutish and the Parachute Regiment during World War II. It was 6 feet (1.8 m) long, and had a toggle at one end in a tightly fitting eye splice, with a larger eye at the other end. This enabled them to be fastened together to create an ersatz rope ladder, or to secure around a bundle for hauling, among other uses as well as an ad-hoc truncheon. The ropes were carried around the commandos and paratroopers waists while not in use

British WW2 Wolseley Pattern Pith Sun Helmet A fine example of the general service pattern with no insignia. Khaki covered cork with single band pugaree. The interior lined in wool felt and silver foil. The light brown leather sweatband with London makers mark and to the underside the War Department ink stamps. No chinstrap. Overall a very clean and nice looking example , no soiling or do damage/depression to the cork shell.

British WW2 Women’s ATS Service Dress Cap British WW2 Women’s ATS Service Dress Cap. A nice example of the pattern worn by army affiliated service women. Khaki wool body women\'s service dress cap. Brass Auxiliary Territorial Service. A hole has come to appear behind the where the badge sits but does not detract in any way. The interior ling with some soiling to the sweatband consummate with service wear. Overall VGC.

British WW2 Women’s Land Army Hat Badge gilt metal and painted enamels. Brooch pin reverse.

British: Davidson Nile Medal 1798. ( Battle of the Nile) Bronze Issue for ratings. Davison’s Nile Medal was instituted in 1798 by Alexander Davison, who was appointed by Nelson for the captured ships after the battle of the Nile on 1 August 1798. Davison had this medal struck and presented to all who took part in the action. It was awarded in gold to Nelson and his captains, in silver to Lieutenants and Warrant Officers, in gilt metal to Petty Officers, and in bronze to seamen and marines. Admiral Nelson’s medal was stolen in 1900 and it’s believed to have been melted down. The Davison’s Nile Medal Design The medal is struck in gold, silver, gilt-bronze or bronze and measures 47 mm wide. The obverse shows, on a rock near the sea, Peace standing and holding in her right an olive branch. She supports with her left hand a medallion of Nelson, an anchor behind her. An inscription reads ‘REAR-ADMIRAL LORD NELSON OF THE NILE‘, ‘EUROPE’S HOPE AND BRITAIN’S GLORY‘, and below: ‘C.H.K‘. (C.H. Küchler). The reverse bears a view of Aboukir Bay (the Aboukir promontory on the eastern rather than the western side of the bay), the English Fleet going into action and the French at anchor. A legend reads ‘ALMIGHTY GOD HAS BLESSED HIS MAJESTY’S ARMS‘. In the exergue is the inscription ‘VICTORY OF THE NILE AUGUST 1 1798‘, ‘M . B . SOHO‘ and ‘C . H . KUCHLER . FEC.’ The edge reads: ‘FROM ALEXR DAVISON, ESQR. ST. JAMES’ SQUARE A TRIBUTE OF REGARD.’

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c. Vietnam War Scrim A good sizable piece

c. WW2 RAF Chaplain collar badge c. WW2 RAF Chaplain collar badge? Brooch pin reverse.

c.16th century Italian made Cabasset Helmet c.16th century Italian made Cabasset Helmet . A fine well preserved example worn as worn in the later 1500\'s , a classic piece of armour from the age. The armour made and used by most of Europe in the 16th and 17th century was either made in Italy or Germany. These two countries were the biggest exporters of this equipment and swords, halberds, and other weapons. England did produce its own in the Tower of London, but it also sourced from the continent as did France. During the civil war the Parliamentary forces controlled the Tower Arsenal and the Royal forces had to source their weapons and armour off shore. Armour was used by the early colonial forces under Cabot, Champlain and others. This helmet style was a favorite and was common to forces that protected landing parties or the early settlements on the shore of the St Lawrence and James Town. The all steel helmet has no ear guards, A heavy aweight in that aracteristic almond-shaped skull. Made in Italy with the small fin or flattened stalk finial, shallow guttered brim with turned edge bordered by foliate copper washers and rivets on the crown of the shell. The rivets are all in place but one on base of the shell. It does not detract from the display of this piece. There are still bits of the lining on the interior of the pot. The patina is a wonderful dark grey. The hole in the back of the brim is common feature to these helmets, thought to have a length of rope put through to carry on a long march off the scalp. Overall VGC. .

c.WW1 or Pre War Gilt and Enamel Rising Sun Badge Very attractive collar size badge in gilt brass with red and blue enamels. Solid back with brooch pin reverse. No maker mark.

c.WW1 Sterling Silver Rising Sun Sweetheart Badge A highly attractive sterling silver and enamel sweetheart badge. The reverse marked \"S.Sil\" and with brooch pin. 38mm

c.WW1 Sterling Silver Rising Sun/Rilfe Sweetheart Brooch A lovely example in sterling silver and enamels. the revers with hall mark \" STG SIL\" and fitted with a brooch pin

c.WW1- 1930\'s Brass Bugle c.WW1- 1930\'s Brass Bugle. This example with no makers marks or dates. Comes with a fitted set of bugle cords. Overall tone, wear and some dents.

C1890’s-1900 British Cavalry Patrol Jacket

c1902-12 Large Rank Crown for Colour Sgt / Sgt Major A good example of the pattern worn just prior to the Great War on the pre war coloured uniform. Very heavily padded gilt bullion on dark blue wool.

Cadet Champions Sleeve Badge

Cased WW1 1914 Iron Cross 2nd Class

CHICOM 60mm Mortar CHICOM 60mm Mortar Perfect for a Vietnam War era display. No fuse. Repainted in khaki green. the only markings is a cast \"7\" into the body. Hollow interior. The tail assembly is able to screw off. INERT

China Medal

China War Medal 1842 - HMS Columbine Impressed large Roman capitals. Partially name erased through wear. The rank ,name and rate are illegible, only “HMS COLUMBINE” remains clear. Priced accordingly due to the naming being won off. HMS Columbine (1826) was an 18-gun sloop launched in 1826. She was converted to a 12-gun brig in 1849, a coal hulk in 1854, and was sold in 1892.

Chinese AK

Chinese ChiCom Type 63 AK47 Magazine Original Chinese ChiCom Type 63 AK47 Magazine 2 Rib 1 Bar.

Chinese Magazine

Cigarette Lighter

Claymore M40 Electrical Test set (1963 dated) Claymore M40 Electrical Test set (1963 dated)

Clayomre M4 Spool Clayomre M4 Spool with lead and plug assembly

Combat Helmets of the Third Reich Vol II Heer and Luftwaffe. Killer S/C. 2004. 120 pages A VGC used second hand edition.

Companion of the Order of the Bath C.B. Neck Badge. The Most Honourable Order of the Bath (Civil Division) Compainons Neck Badge in silver gilt. Complete with full length neck ribbon with clip fastenings. No hallmarks or markings.

Country Fire Authority (RFB) Lieutenant Badge Oval shaped brass with green enamel. The reverse maker marked and with brooch pin.

DAK Water Bottle

Denison Jump Smock

Early South Australia Police Helmet c.1902- A rare example of the early pre- federation helmet carried over into Edwardian use. White canvas covered cork with quilted puggaree. white metal spike , chin chain and black leather chinstrap . The badge a post 1902 example with Gelphic crown. To the underside an oil cloth covering to the brim, leather sweatband and cotton lining. Retains a very good clean appearance and shape. The crown only slightly depressed at the spike base.

Early Warning Light

Edwardian - WW1 Field Surgical Kit Edwardian - WW1 Field Surgical Kit. a lovely old Edwadian group of surgical instruments comprising of a rectangular stainless steel box with gauge padding interior, adjustable forceps, suture scissors, two probes of some sort, one with a nice wooden ebony handle, tweezers (Glasgow maker), small fine staple and a much larger bone handle scale. A steel sterilising bath and a very nice little stainless steel hypodermic needle in a fitted stainless steel storage case. A nice addition to a medical display.

Egypt Pair

Egyptian Hakim Bayonet A scarce 1950’s Egyptian Hakim bayonet to fit the 8mm Hakim service rifle. Hilt with bolt retained wooden grip scales has release catch to the lower rear of the pommel. Cross guard with barrel loop to the top. In its issue blued steel scabbard with frog stud to the front. Based on the Swedish M1896 bayonet the Hakim is designed to fit the 8mm Hakim self loading rifle which was itself based on the Swedish AG42b Ljungman self loading rifle and manufactured in Egypt on tooling supplied by the Swedes. It differed from the M1896 mainly in having a conational tang and grip scales, adopted to provide clearance for the rifles flask hider. While the M96 will not fit on the Hakim rifle due to fouling the flash hider, the Hakim bayonet will fit the Swedish ’96 Mauser rifle if the clearing rod is removed. In good condition with good blade, clean grip scales and clear Egyptian issue markings, a rare and interesting cold war bayonet. Working locking stud. Comes with its all steel scabbard and brown leather frog.

Egyptian Order of the Nile - Grand Cordon Breast Star The Order of the Nile (Kiladat El Nil) was established in 1915 and was one of the Kingdom of Egypt\'s principal orders until the monarchy was abolished in 1953. It was then reconstituted as the Republic of Egypt\'s highest state honor. silver with white and blue enamelled insignia, mounted to a ten-pointed silver gilt star base. No makers mark.

Field Equipment of the Infantry 1914-1945 A must have reference book to deal with all those other countries items of equipment as well as those from the Central powered, Allies and Axis A VGC as new used second hand edition. H/C 1989. 262pages

Field Equipment of the Infantry, 1914-1945 - Hardcover book A must have collector reference book that covers Allied and central powers Boots, mess tins, haversacks, gas masks, water bottles etc. 262 pages . 1989. Harcover. Used but in as new condition.

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France WW1 -WW2 Médaille Militaire France WW1 -WW2 Médaille Militaire 3rd Republic 1870–1940. Gilt and enamel. Original full size medal.

France WW1 Croix de Guerre 1914-1916 A good example with the reverse date 1914-1916 . Original ribbon with two stars. Original full size medal

France WW1 Inter-Allied Victory Medal France WW1 Inter- Allied Victory Medal. Original full size medal.

France WW1 M1915 Adrian Colonial Infantry Helmet. France WW1 M1915 Adrian Colonial Infantry Helmet. A fantastic example of the M15 Adrian helmet in excellent condition,retaining nearly all its original horizon blue painted finish in full bright blue colouring. This is bright and full of colour. There is an area of ware to the paint to one side of the Colonial Troops Infantry badge to front. Has its original leather liner in great condition and chinstrap is original and intact. These helmets are getting harder to find every year and this is a perfect looking example.

France WW1 M1915 Adrian Infantry Helmet France WW1 M1915 Adrian Infantry Helmet. A good example of the M15 Adrian retaining its original horizon blue painted finish. This has darkened over time. There is an area of white paint to the right hand side. Infantry flaming bomb badge to front. Overall soiling, wear , consummate with age. Has its original leather and horizon blue wool liner. No chinstrap. These helmets are getting harder to find every year.

France WW2 M35 60mm Mortar Round All steel body and tail fin assembly. No fuse. INERT

France WW2 1939–1945 Commemorative War Medal Original full size 1939–1945 Commemorative war medal with clasp \"Liberation\".

French Escapees\' Medal The Escapees\' Medal (French: Médaille des Évadés) is a military award bestowed by the government of France to individuals who were prisoners of war and who successfully escaped internment or died as a result of their escape attempt. The \"Escapees\' Medal\" was established by a 1926 law, intended to honour combatants not only of the First World War, but also of the Franco-Prussian War of 1870. Its statute was later amended to include combatants of the Second World War and later conflicts.

French M1874 Gras Bayonet The M1874 was a conversion of the M1866 Chassepot design, that enabled use of the 11.15 x 59 mm. centerfire cartridge. The M1874 rifle is referred to as the Gras, after the French Army officer who developed the conversion, Colonel Basile Gras. M1874 bayonets were produced at the French state arms plants: —Chatellerault —St. Etienne —Tulle Also by French government contractors: —L. Deny, Paris —Oudry, Paris —Oesterreichsche Waffenfabrik Gesellschaft, Steyr Government bayonets are marked on the blade spine with the factory, month, and year of production. Commercial producers include: —Alexander Coppel & Cie., Solingen —Francois Louis Henry, Chatellerault —Oesterreichsche Waffenfabrik Gesellschaft, Steyr —S.L., Saint Étienne (Sutterlin Lippmann & Cie.) This example was made in Austria, by Steyr, in 1879. Steyr produced approximately 200,000 M1874 bayonets for France, marking them in French \"Usine de Steyr\" (Machines of Steyr)

French Medal

French Sapeur Pompier Fire Helmet A superb looking example. Possibly c.WW2 or just post Model 1915 Adrian pattern helmet in polished nickel finish. This example never having the usual large helmet plate to the front, nor ever having any provision to affix such. A lovely supple leather liner and chinstrap completes with very striking helemt.

French Tunisia Miniature Order of Nichan Iftikhar with Diamonds French Tunisia Miniature order of Nichan Iftikhar Tunisia - French Protectorate: Order of Nichan Iftikhar (or Nichan Iftikar or Order of Victory), Miniature of the Officer\'s Star with diamonds. This is the scarce example that was issued since 1906 until 1922 by Muhammad V an-Nasir Bey (commonly known Naceur Bey). French made, silver example, the suspension ring a possible replacement. In its fitted leatherette case with Paris maker to the inside of the lid.

French WW1 37mm Pom Pom Shell Case A heavily polished brass cace with Paris maker and dated 1918.

French WW1 37mm Pom- Pom Round Double band projectile. The case with heavy tone maker marked Pinchard Denys. Paris. Some laquer to the base.

French WW1 37mm Pom- Pom Round Double band projectile. Case base maker marked for Pinchard Denys. Paris. and dated 1918. Polished and lacquered case. INEERT

French WW1 Lebel Bayonet with Wire Cutting Attachment The M1886 Label bayonet was the French mainstay during WWI and many were still in service at the Fall of France in 1940. The Lebel also saw extensive use worldwide by native troops in the French colonies. The M1886 introduced the distinctive cruciform blade, which remained a feature of most French bayonets until 1956. Wire-cutter attachment for use with the M1886 bayonet. During the First World War, various devices for cutting barbed wire were developed by the major warring powers. This example was made to slide over the cruciform blade of a M1886 bayonet. As shown in official French instructions, once in place and the bayonet mounted, the user could catch a strand of wire in the device and fire the rifle to sever the wire. This cutter was designed in 1915 at the French government factory, Atelier de Construction de Bourges (Bourges Construction Workshop), by French artillery officer, Lieutenant Colonel Louis J.F. Filloux. Designated the Système Filloux pour Couper les Fils (Filloux System for Cutting Wire.) Wire-cutter attachment for use with the M1886 bayonet. During the First World War, various devices for cutting barbed wire were developed by the major warring powers. This example was made to slide over the cruciform blade of a M1886 bayonet. As shown in official French instructions, once in place and the bayonet mounted, the user could catch a strand of wire in the device and fire the rifle to sever the wire. There is no scabbard to the bayonet.

French WW1 M1892 Berthier Bayonet Sword bayonet for the 8 mm. Mannlicher-Berthier M1890 Carabine de Cavalerie (cavalry carbine); and, M1892 and M1916 Mousqueton de Artillerie (artillery carbine). Good working locking stud. Original wooden grips (introduced in 1905). Comes with black painted all steel scabbard.

Gallipoli Legion of Anzacs Ex-Service Association badge Badge, \'GL ANZACS\', Ex-Service Association, Gallipoli Legion of Anzacs, metal / enamel.

Gas Rattle

GB WW1 Patt 1907 Mk 1 \" HOOKED QUILLON\" Bayonet GB WW1 Pattern 1907 Mk 1 \" HOOKED QUILLON\" Bayonet. Overall pitting to the blade, cross guard and pommel. The maker mark is illegible. The issue date of 1912 can still be seen. Proof marks to the other side. Original wood grips ( one side with a large chip) and working locking stud. Comes with its leather scabbard with tear drop frog stud. Priced accordingly to the condition.

GB India General Service Medal 1937-1939 8th Indian Light Cavalry Single clasp “ North West Frontier 19137-39. Full size medal . Correctly impressed “1819 A-L-DFDR MOD LATIF 8 LT CAV”.

GB India Service Medal 1908-35 to Highland Light Infantry One clasp “ North West Frontier 1935 “ Full size medal. Correctly impressed. “ 3304932 PTE EF Phillips HLI”.

GB India Service Medal 1908-35 2 Clasps 3-2 Punjab R. Two clasps “ MOHMAND 1933 “ , “North West Frontier 1935”. Full size medal. Correctly impressed “10573 Sep Maula Bux 3-2 Punjab R.

GB/Australia WW2 Drill Fuze No. 119 GB/Australia WW2 Drill Fuze No. 119 Suit 25 pounder. INERT

General Service Medal 1818-62 ( GVIR) \" Malaya\" - Unnamed Example A rare unnamed ( not name erased). example. Original full size medal.

General Service Medal ( GVIR) Clasp \"Malaya\"- Rare Unnamed Example Original Full Size Medal General Service Medal 1918-62 (GVIR) Clasp \"Malaya\"- Rare Unnamed Example. Not name erased.

German 1957 German Cross in Gold 1957 Variant of the Wartime German Cross in Gold a 1970’s 1980’s manufactured award in almost immaculate condition. A service award to serving members of the German Military post 1957 who were still in service and had been issued the original award during the 1939 to 1945 war period. The swastika has been replaced on the item with the Oak Leaves of the WW1 Iron Cross. Together with a matching period miniature stick pin. These early example are far more favorable than those still made today.

German Inter-War Period “ Der Stahlhelm” Membership Badge White metal with brooch pin reverse.

German Knife

German private purchase trench knife

German Rifle Grenade

German Visor Caps of the Second World War By Touratier H/C. 2013 80 pages. As new condition. Used second hand edition in VGC

German WW1 1918 “Cut Away” Helmet A very rare example. Shell only, no liner. In what some people might almost say is a relic condition. I think it’s in between. The exterior of the shel have been extensively cleaned back to the base metal leaving the pitting of previous rust. The interior with a similar appearance but retaining a little of some probably post war green paint. There are no marking left to be seen. The Helm mit Ohrenausschnitten or “ear cutout helmet” was a variation of the German Model 1918. It is identical to the standard M18 but for the half-moon curved sections adjacent to the location of the wearer’s ears. The purpose of the cutouts was to improve hearing, not as was commonly believed, to accommodate headphones for telegraph and radio operators. Nor were these helmets intended as specialty headgear for cavalry troops. Most of these helmet seeing use in the post war Friekorps and Reichswehr as well as being used by the Afghanistan army in the 1930’s. This is a rare original shell, most of the ones you see advertised for sale are fakes. A rare chance to obtain the almost unobtainable.

German WW1 M.1873 Troddel (Bayonet Knot) German WW1 M.1873 Troddel (Bayonet Knot) Original pre-war/early-war 3rd Company Troddel. Some fraying to the strap, overall wear with age.

German WW1 Matched Set of Bavarian Tunic Cuffs Field grey wool with subdued litzen and dulled brass Bavarian buttons. Black piping. Removed from a tunic. Both with some mothing.

German WW1 1908 Service Field Binoculars German WW1 1908 Service Field Binoculars and Case An extremely good condition set of 1908 Service Field Binoculars with all of its original khaki green painted finish remaining. Working lenses, no neck strap. The hard shell brown leather case also in VGc with its original paper label still stuck to the inside of the lid. Sadly the side lid securing straps have broken off.

German WW1 3 Place Ribbon Bar Orignal three place ribbon bar for servcie during the Great War. 1914 Iron Cross 2nd class, Hindenburg Honour Cross with swords, and Austrian War medal with swords. Pin back reverse.

German WW1 Army Other Ranks Belt and Buckle German WW1 Army Other Ranks Belt and Buckle. A good supple polished black leather belt complete with buckle tongue. Marked size \"98\". Bi-metal brass and white metal Prussian army other ranks buckle. Very good example.

German WW1 Colonial Badge Obverse: A palm tree and an elephant. The lower part is covered with oak leaves and around the upper rim are the place names \'SÜDSEE * AFRIKA * KIAUTSCHOU\' referring to the larger geographical areas where German colonies were situated. The badge is fitted with a single vertical brooch pin. German Colonial Badge, also called Elephantenorden Awarded to all German colonials who, during the First World War, and later in the former German colonies, were acting or serving on behalf of these colonies. The badge was instituted in October 1921 and was to be purchased by the recipient. By 21 November 1936 some 8,000 were issued and it is assumed that later awards could have been obtained during the Nazi period 1937 - 45.

German WW1 Commemorative Medal for donations for war graves \"Iron Medal\", Commemorative token in recognition for donations for war graves “I Had a Comrade”, a.k.a. “Iron Medal” (Spende für Kriegsgräber “Ich hatt einen Kameraden”, a.k.a. Eisenmedaille) - This token was instituted in 1919, soon after the Great War came to its end and was given to Germans who donated funds for erection and beautification of graves of those fallen for their Fatherland in 1914-1918. In a sense institution of this badge echoed large-scale patriotic campaign “I Give Gold for Iron” (“Gold gab ich für Eisen”) that spread in German Empire three years earlier, in 1916.

German WW1 Cross for War Aid German WW1 Cross for War Aid. A fine single court mounted example. The Merit Cross for War Aid (German: Verdienstkreuz für Kriegshilfe) was a war decoration of Prussia awarded during World War I. Instituted 5 December 1916, the cross was awarded for patriotic war aid service, without regard to status or rank.

German WW1 Hebel Leuchtpistole Model 1894 Flare Pistol. German WW1 Hebel Leuchtpistole Model 1894 Flare Pistol. A rather well preserved and clean example . Model 1894 Hebel Flare Pistol, a single shot, break open, exposed hammer pistol. It is made from steel and has a lovely original set wooden grips in VGC. The action is working. Complete with lanyard ring. These flare pistols were used extensively during both World Wars. Overall Excellent Condition.

German WW1 Iron Cross Mecklenburg-Schwerin Pair German WW1 Iron Cross Mecklenburg-Schwerin Pair 1914 Iron Cross 2nd class. Military Merit Cross 2nd class (Mecklenburg-Schwerin). both court mounted as worn.

German WW1 M16 Helmet (1917) German Original WW1 M16 Helmet. A particularly well preserved example with 100%of its original green painted finish remaining. The shell maker and size marked \"ET62\". Has it original M17 liner. Steel liner band with three original brown leather pads, one is completely detatched. but present. Each of the liner pages are stamped \" Gebuder Boley OffenbachMM 1917.\" No chinstrap. These original helmets are getting very hard to find. A wonderfull all original untouched helmet.

German WW1 M1917 Egg Grenade German WW1 M1917 Egg Grenade The Model 17 Eierhandgranate (German for \"egg hand grenade\") was small defensive and offensive hand grenade which was used by Germany during World War I. The average soldier could throw it 40 meters or farther. It was more portable than the heavier Kugelhandgranate and less awkward to handle than the stick grenade. The body of the grenade was initially smooth and thus difficult to hold so the design was modified with the addition of a raised band to provide better grip.

German WW1 M1917 Gas Mask and canister German WW1 M1917 Gas Mask and Canister. German M1917 \'Lederschutzmaske\' (Leather protection mask) gas mask. The mask is made from a single piece of chrome-tanned sheepskin dipped in an oil sealant solution. The single seam running under the chin and the folded edge of the mask are coated with a black sealant lacquer partially made from rubber. The circular eyepieces are made of two layers of yellowed celluloid, set in painted circular steel frames with leather gaskets where they are let into the mask. Internally, the eyepieces have removable metal \'spiders\' enabling the inner layer (which was coated with gelatine to absorb moisture) to be replaced. The right \'spider\' fitted to the mask has some of the inner circular metal piece missing. Khaki cotton head straps are connected to coiled springs inside cotton sleeves to keep mask in place. A long khaki cotton webbing strap attached near the chin enables the mask to be suspended around the neck. A rusted and scratched grey-green canister filter unit dated 1918. The canister with most of its original field grey green finish is missing its carry strap/sling but retains a set of spare eye lenses. in the lid. The Germans used both leather \'leder\' and rubber \'gummi\' masks during the First World War. Sometimes referred to as \'model 1917\', after the year of its introduction, this style of gas mask was also known as the \'Ledermaske (Gasmaske 17)\'. The spoked metal devices on the inside of both lenses were known informally as \'spiders\'. These were removed on the improved Gasmaske 18. The gas mask carry case was known as a \'Lederschutzmaske (Bereitschaftsbuchen)\'. This case contained a small compartment in the folding lid for spare set of lenses and usually contained an instruction sheet at the bottom explaining how to use the gas mask. This example with overall wear consummate with age.

German WW1 Named Infantry Pork Pie Field Cap German WW1 Named Infantry Pork Pie Other Ranks Field Cap. Field grey wool with redwood piping and cap band. Has both state and national cockades. The white linen lining intact and officially ink stamped with size mark \"57\" and unit Regiment marked \"J. R 98\" ( Infantry Regiment 98 \"Metz\" ). there is also a unit tailer applied name tag on the inside lining \"Musketier Puff, Inf Regt 98\". Overall very good condition some light moth nips only, particular to the cap band. The interior lining spot stained consumate with age. Worthy of future research into the involvement of Infantry Regiment 98 during the war.

German WW1 Officers Private Photo Album - Tanks- Aircraft Officers private photo album c1917. A very good varied and comprehensive series of photographs featuring scenes of Relaxing with officer friends , scenic photos, field manoeuvres , behind the lines barracks life, Front line service , war damed buildings ,Wrecked downed aircraft, bomb craters, Barrage balloons, Double decker german aircraft ,German tanks Appox 52 photographs . Card covers 35cm x 27cm.

German WW1 Photo Postcard Full length shot in uniform , pickelhaube and infantry field equipment. Writing on the reverse.

German WW1 Photo Postcard- Veteran Soldier with Helmet and Rifle A great original postcard showing a full length image of a veteran soldier wearing uniform with ribbon bar, belt , ammunition pouches and helemt. Writing on reverse and post marked 1917.

German WW1 Postcard Turkish Enva Pasha Original WWI Postcard Enver Pascha Chief of the General Staff Ottoman Empire.

German WW1 Prussian Infantry M1915 Other Ranks Pickelhaube German WW1 Prussian M1915 Infantry Other Ranks Pickelhaube. A somewhat aged and repair little example that retains a great shape and appearance. The black leather body in good shape. The front peak has been repaired long ago with glue to fix back onto the body. The rear peak also with damage, light warping and the loss of all the stitching, now only held in place by the corners and the rear spine. M15 all steel Prussian helmet plate, peak strap, spine, spike base and detachable spike The chinstrap is an original example but has been repaired with a join patch to the underside. The liner is missing altogether. In spite of all its little aged repairs this still remains a good looking pickelhaube retaining many of its original parts.

German WW1 Prussian M1915 Jager Enlisted Ranks Shako German WW1 Prussian M1915 Jager Enlisted Ranks Shako. An excellent condition Imperial Prussian Jäger enlisted man\'s Mannschaften (other ranks or EM / NCO) Tschako (Shako). The M1915 was the last model of Tschako issued prior to the move to steel helmets, and replaced the earlier M1895 and M1897 patterns. In accordance with the 1915 regulations, these helmets would now use grey painted steel fittings for all Regiments. The body was constructed from from boiled leather, which was shaped and lacquered black. This is an excellent textbook example, and features an oxide finished Prussian wappen (front plate) , the size correct for shakos and smaller than a pickelhaube plate that features the state eagle clutching a scepter and crown, over the King\'s motto, MIT GOTT FÜR KOENIG UND VATERLAND (With God for King and Country). Both M1891 pattern side lugs are present but have been polished to the base metal. To the right side an Oldenberg state cockade (red and black). The cockade lugs also polished back to base metal. To the left side a Prussian black and white state cockade. to the top of the body mounted above the helmet plate a wooden wrapped Prussian state cockade. The chinstrap leather is a replacement whilst the chinstrap buckle fittings are original but also polished back to a base metal. The interior features a nice original leather liner, which showing some age and use but no damage. All fingers are intact, and still have intact securing strap holes, with the strap still installed. Size is 57 stamped at the crown of the interior, which also has a faint manufacturer stamp but illegible. Dated 1916. The exterior of the helmet shell is really in great shape, with a nice shiny enamel finish, with lovely age checking/cracking, but no real damage The front and rear visors are still attached with intact stitching, another rarity, The Tschako also has the correct 8 hole metal ventilation fittings on each side. Overall a nice clean looking example.

German WW1 Prussian Other Ranks Belt Buckle Original German WW1 Prussian Other Ranks Belt Buckle. Brass with white metal centre piece.

German WW1 Prussian Other Ranks Belt Buckle Original German WW1 Prussian Other Ranks Belt Buckle. Brass with nickel centre plate.

German WW1 Schaumburg Lippe Medal Group Prussian 1914 Iron Cross 2nd Class, Schaumburg Lippe Cross of Loyal Service , Hindenburg Cross for Combatants. All full size original medal and court mounted as worn. The Schaumburg Lippe Cross of Loyal Service was established by Prince Adolph II, in 1914 and was awarded to the Officers, NCOs and Soldiers of the Husars Regiments Nr.14 and Nr.7 as well as to the Hunters Regiment Nr.7. The award was based on the respective Cross that was issued during the Franco - Prussian War of 1870 - 1871, by Prince Adolph Georg. The medal is very rare not only because it was awarded to just 3 Regiments but also because the population of the Principality of Schaumburg - Lippe, during the WW1, was around 50.000 people.

German WW1 Three Place Ribbon Bar 1914 Iron Cross 2nd class, Wurttemberg Silver Military Merit Medal and Hindenburg Honour Cross with swords.

German WW1 Trench Art Bracelet WW1 German Iron Cross Patriotic Trench Art Bracelet, fine example made using a brass shell driving band with relief of oakleaves and an enamel Iron Cross to centre. Has a 1915 dated birthday remembrance dedication hand engraved on the inside of the band. Remains in good condition.

German WW1 Trench Art Shell Case Vase German WW1 Trench Art Shell Case Vase. The mouth cut to flower petal design. Base case Dated 1918.

German WW2 \"Alpaka\" Battle of Noway 1940 Cigarette Case A fine looking commemorative case. Marked \"Alpaka\" on the side push button. The obverse with a detailed map of Denmark, Norway and Sweden. The reverse with a stippled pattern. The interior lids hand engraved \" Kriegs Weihnacht 1940 ( War Christmann 1940) and \" Gewidmet von den Mitarbeitern des nachschusszweiglagers Sandes \" ( Dedicated by the members of the Sandes reserve station). The other side with names and ranks of six other ranks and NCO\'s. Sandes is a city and municipality in Rogaland, Norway. It lies immediately south of Stavanger, the 4th largest city in Norway, and together the Stavanger/Sandnes area is the third-largest urban area in Norway. Aprox 75mm x 75mm x 10mm

German WW2 \"Schü-mine\" M42 This is a totally original WWII German produced inert Schützenmine 42. It comes complete with wood body and correct bakelite fuse. The Schu-mine 42 (Shoe-mine), also known as the Schützenmine 42, was a German anti-personnel mine used during the Second World War. It consisted of a simple wooden box with a hinged lid containing a 200-gram (7.1 oz) block of cast TNT and a ZZ-42 type detonator. A slot in the lid pressed down on the striker retaining pin, sufficient pressure on the lid caused the pin to move, releasing the striker which triggered the detonator. The mine was cheap to produce and deployed in large numbers. As an early example of a minimum metal mine, it was difficult to detect with early metal detectors - the only metal present was a small amount in the mine\'s detonator. During the Normandy Campaign the British resorted to using explosive detection dogs to find them.

German WW2 Army / Waffen SS Reversible Mountain Troopers Smock Original WW2 German Army M42 Gebirgsjäger Reversible Mountain Smock. A rare original German Army M42 Mountain troops Gebirgsjäger Anorak smock which is in good condition. This pattern of smock was designed specifically for the Wehrmacht mountain troops and it is a very well made, high quality garment. It is made from a tight weave lightweight cotton canvas which is much thicker and hard wearing than a standard cotton. It is designed to be reversible with one side being green and the other white. It is cleverly designed so that the lower rear pockets can be inverted when it is turned the other way around and the wrist straps which fasten with metal buckles can also be turned around. The smock features a hood which has a double layer fastening which is secured with buttons. There are also eyelets through which a string can be fitted. Both the green and white sides feature a triple pocket detail to the chest which is one of the most notable attributes of this pattern of smock. There is a drawstring at the waist. Shows overall service wear particularly to the white side. Overall good condion.

German WW2 Czech Made Rabbits Ear Binoculars A fantastic large pair of WWII German S.F. 35 \'Rabbit Ear\' periscope Binoculars. Maker marked “SRBaSTYS PRAHA x10 VZ35 “. The scissor folding operation works perfectly. The optics are fairly clear with good working optics. (Some grainy vision). Original painted finish. Please note , heavy postage item.

German WW2 G-43 Ammunition Pouch A very nice unissued textbook example. Black leather with all belt loops. No markings. The Germans produced over half a dozen variations of magazine pouches for the K/G43 semi-automatic rifles. Typically, German soldiers armed with G/K43 rifles were issued 3 magazines and wore one magazine pouch and one K98 pouch.

German WW2 Incendiary Bomb Fuze German WW2 Incendiary Bomb Fuze Magnesium alloy 1kg incendiary bomb fuze . INERT

German WW2 Infantry Reserve Officers Great Coat A fine and well tailored example in grey doeskin wool material. The collar in a similar green wool. Sewn in shoulder straps for an infantry reserve Lieutenant and 6th company numerals. Fully lined with cotton wool and rayon. Has a Hamburg tailors label on the inside neck. Name tag on the inside pocket named and dated 1939. Finely tailored shape.

German WW2 K98 Bayonet - With Brown Luftwaffe Frog. Nice clean example. All metal parts blued. The blade maker marked “Mundlos” , “9363 e” and dated 1939. Has all usual acceptance stamps. Black Bakelite grips in very good condition. Working locking stud. Comes with its all steel scabbard. Mismatched serial numbers to the bayonet. The scabbard also with acceptance stamps to. The brown leather dog unmarked.

German WW2 K98 Bayonet and Frog. Nice clean example. All metal parts blued. The blade maker marked, “S/258 5728 c” and dated 1936. Has all usual acceptance stamps. Black Bakelite grips in very good condition. Working locking stud. Comes with its all steel scabbard. Mismatched serial numbers to the bayonet. The scabbard also with acceptance stamps to. The black leather dog with worn makers marks and 1943 dated.

German WW2 Kreigsmarine Officers Side Cap A nice original example, showing overall age service wear and tear. Dark blue wall body with gilt bullion piping now heavily toned and with extensive damage to the front area, this probably through a long salty service time. Has an Other ranks Bevo insignia also with heavy wear with much of the eagle completely destroyed. This could be replaced fairly easily. Has an embroidered name to the inside, possibly “Wetig”, on the black cotton lining. If you like your caps with heaps of character, then this is one for you.

German WW2 Large A/P Rifle Grenade German WW2 Large A/P Rifle M40 Grenade The Gewehr-Panzergranate was launched from a Gewehrgranatengerät or Schiessbecher (\"shooting cup\") on a standard service rifle by a blank cartridge. The primary components were a nose cap, internal steel cone, steel upper body, aluminum lower body, rifled driving band, TNT filling, and a PETN base fuze. The Gewehr-Panzergranate was an anti-armor weapon which upon hitting the target ignited the PETN base fuze which in turn ignited the TNT filling which collapsed the internal steel cone to create a superplastic high-velocity jet to punch through enemy armor. Since shaped charge weapons rely on chemical energy to penetrate enemy armor the low velocity of the grenade did not adversely affect penetration. A downside of the Gewehr-Panzergranate was its short range 46–114 m (50–125 yd) INERT

German WW2 Large Piece of a Crashed Aircraft. A large section of a Luftwaffe aircraft. The actual type of aircraft is unfortunately unknown. There is no work numbers. All aluminum with lots of the original brown / ordnance tan colour paint reaming. Construction and paint collars consistent with other know German aircraft crash part examples. A center point of a Luftwaffe display. Approximately 500x 420mm

German WW2 Luftwaffe Blue HBT Shoulder Strap A fairly had to find other ranks blue HBT slip on shoulder strap with yellow piping for flight section/ paratrooper. Single strap only.

German WW2 M43 Artillery Enlisted Ranks Shoulder Straps A near matched detachable pair as so many late war examples are. Field grey wool with rayon underside and red piping for Artillery. Perfect for use on a great goat or M 43 tunic.

German WW2 M43 Stock- Concrete Mine German Stock-Mine 43 consists of a small hollow concrete cylinder, made of weak cement mortar composition containing a shrapnel filling. An explosive charge of about 3.5oz was contained by the concrete cylinder, and the mine was mounted on a stake that was set in the ground. Three different igniters could be used, namely the ZZ 35, the ZZ 42 Pull Igniter and the Zu ZZ 35 Push-Pull Igniter. This example with hollow interior and fitted with Fuze (removable). INERT

German WW2 Made 1914 Iron Cross 1st Class An interesting addition to the Iron Cross collection being a Third Reich period made example. Three piece construction. Not maker marked but with some effort the pin could be identified to a maker.

German WW2 Medical / Mountain Troop Water Bottle M31 Canteen with Bakelite Cup & Harness. This is a very good clean example, featuring a bakelite cap and cup, as well as a black pebble grain leather harness.

German WW2 Published Original Panzer Photograph This actual picture was used in the book “ Army Panzer Uniforms in Colour Photographs “. By Wade Krawczyk on page 81. A great original studio photograph shot showing a panzer trooper in black wrapper and side cap. Approximately 94 x 136 mm

German WW2 Published Original Panzer Photograph and Collar Badges This actual picture was used in the book “ Army Panzer Uniforms in Colour Photographs “. By Wade Krawczyk on page 80. A great studio shot showing a panzer trooper in black wrapper and side cap. Approximately 95 x 145 mm Comes with a near matching pair of original panzer collar badges. Both in aluminum. One missing both lugs on the reverse , the other with its oringal two folded prongs.

GERMAN WWI SIGNALLERS ARM PATCH GERMAN WWI SIGNALLERS ARM PATCH. A very nice quality field grey cloth with laid upon red and grey flags with yellow flagpoles. Beautiful quality stitching for fitting to the field grey uniform. couple of moth nips to the edges otherwise good condition.

Germany : 1957 Iron Cross 1914 1st Class with 1939 Award Spange A textbook post WW2 1957 issue 1914 Iron Cross 1st class with 1939 ( 1957 style) 2nd award sponge. This all in one piece with a long central reverse pin. The pin and \" C\" catch also in the classic 1957 style. Although thi is a 1957 produced piece it is rather hard item to find with the spange attached.

Germany : WW1 1914 Iron Cross 2nd Class and Award Document Germany : WW1 1914 Iron Cross 2nd Class and Award Document. Original Iron Cross 2nd class with a short piece of original ribbon attached. No makers mark to the ring. The original paper document a post war back dated award dating from 1920 award to a member of the 3rd Kings Fusilier Regt 73. this with usual fold marks and the corners stain from album.

Germany : WW1 Luger Holster Holst 1916 Dated A nice example of the Pattern 1908 holster. with appealing polished brown supple leather. Clearly dated 1916 with a Berlin makers mark. Has both original belt loops to the reverse. No magazine or disassemble tool inside. There is a hand written “Luger “ and pistol serial number inside. Most likely by a pistol collector to whom the holster matched a pistol too. These are getting hard to find aside as popular in collections as ever.

GERMANY Imperial 1914-18 Kaiserliche Marine Rating\'s Tally Band GERMANY Imperial 1914-18 Kaiserliche Marine Rating\'s Tally Band for Torpedo and Signals School. Black silk ribbon with embroidered gilt \"Torpedo =Und Nachrichtenschule\". Full length ribbon with some frying to the ends.

Germany WW1 1914 Iron Cross 2nd Class Germany WW1 1914 Iron Cross 2nd Class. Lovely three piece original example complete with a short length of original ribbon.

Germany WW1 1914 Iron Cross 2nd Class Germany WW1 1914 Iron Cross 2nd Class. Three piece construction. Original piece of ribbon anttached. Original full size medal.

Germany WW1 1914 Iron Cross 2nd Class. Germany WW1 1914 Iron Cross 2nd Class. Three piece construction. Original piece of ribbon anttached. Original full size medal.

Germany WW1 1914 Iron Cross 2nd Class. Germany WW1 1914 Iron Cross 2nd Class. Three piece construction. Original piece of ribbon anttached. Maker marked on suspension ring. Original full size medal.

Germany WW1 1914 Iron Cross1st Class by K.A.G Germany WW1 1914 Iron Cross 1st Class by \"KAG\", an unidentified maker. Original three piece construction. Maker marked to the reverse pin. Nice clean bright example.

Germany WW1 1914 Iron Cross 2nd Class Germany WW1 1914 Iron Cross 2nd Class Original full size medal with three piece construction. Original piece of ribbon attached.

Germany WW1 3 Place Ribbon Bar 1914 Iron Cross 2nd Class, Wurttemberg Silver Merit Medal and Hindenburg Honour Cross. Pin back reverse.

Germany WW1 3.7 cm (Pom -Pom) Round Single band projectile. Case base maker marked for Spandau and dated May 1918. INERT

Germany WW1 3.7cm Pom Pom Round Double band projectile. Case base maker marked for Ammunition Factory at Karlsruhe and dated 1917 and 1918. INERT

Germany WW1 Artillery Officers Shoulder Strap A large and impressive chunky epaulette for a Colonel of the Foot Artillery.

Germany WW1 Court Mounted 1914 Iron Cross 2nd Class A single court mounted example. This cross with some wear to the original black painted finish with the centre and some obvious moth holes to the wool felt backing material. Original full size medal.

Germany WW1 Hamburg Veteran’s Field Honour Cross A die-struck metal and enamel multiple piece constructed awarded to German Army veterans who served in the Great War. Stamped on reverse “Deutsches Feld-Ehrenzeichen” (German Field – Honour-award), stamped in middle maker marked “Ges. Gesch.” with “Hamburg 3” stamped underneath.German Field Honour Badge was instituted in 1923 by administration board of one of numerous post-war veterans’ associations, Hamburg-based “Deutsches Feld-Ehrenzeichen e.V. eingetragener Verein”. Like all the other numerous unofficial Weimar-era badges, Deutsches-Feld-Ehrenzeichen was not awarded in the true sense of the word and had to be privately purchased at former soldiers’ own expenses. Those who wanted to add that elegant badge to their decorations had to file an application in written form acknowledging their combat experience during the Great War. Upon verification they were subsequently issued. This example is in excellent condition with matching miniature stick pin also in metal and enamel and complete with the original card box of issue. This with makers label on the inside lid. The edges of the box with some ware and tear.

Germany WW1 Hindenburg Cross with Swords -Erbe Germany: Hindenburg Cross for Combatants - War Cross of Honor 1914 - 1918, with swords. Maker marked: Erbe (Erbe H. A., Solingen) The Hindenburg Cross was established by Field Marshal Paul von Hindenburg, President of the Third Reich, in 1934, and was awarded to the participants of WW1.

Germany WW1 Matching Pair of Prussian Generals Epaulettes Germany WW1 Matching Pair of Prussian Generals Epaulettes. A large oversized pair of matching epaulettes. Each with gilt and silver bullion with a black \"Prussian\" fleck with a yellow underside possibly indicating Cavalry?. Both have the underside securing straps but one is cut short. Both exhibit nothing to the underside.

Germany WW1 Next of Kin Hindenburg Honour Cross Germany WW1 Next of Kin Hindenburg Honour Cross. An excellent, representative example of this relatively hard-to-find award for parents and widows of WWI dead. It’s made of iron, as all of these are, and retains virtually all of the original black finish. It’s a nice strike, with smooth and clean surfaces, and all of the original detail is intact, with no evident wear. The reverse of the medal is flat, with some very minor handling marks, and is neatly maker marked with stylized initials. This Next of Kin Hindenburg Cross is complete with its correct original ribbon, This cross has a great look and remains in excellent condition overall. The Hindenburg Cross (“Ehrenkreuz des Welkrieges,” also known as the “Ehrenkreuz für Frontkämpfer” or “Frontkämpferehrenkreuz”) was an award instituted by Reichspräsident Paul von Hindenburg on July 193, 1934, to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the start of WWI. It was the first state decoration instituted during the Third Reich, and was awarded to those who had participated in WWI and also to the next of kin of fallen soldiers. The Hindenburg Cross was a medal struck from iron, that was issued in three different grades. The Hindenburg Cross with Swords (Ehrenkreuz für Frontkämpfer) for combatants, and the Hindenburg Cross without Swords (Ehrenkreuz für Kriegsteilnehmer) were both suspended from a red, white and black ribbon, with black outer borders, and had a bronze finish. The Hindenburg Cross for Next of Kin (Ehrenkreuz für die hinterbliebenen Witwen und Eltern gefallener Kriegsteilnehmer) had a ribbon with the same color scheme, but white outer borers, and had a black finish. Award of the Hindenburg Cross continued into March of 1935, with some exceptions awarded later. They were generally awarded by local civil authorities. In 1938, issue of the award was extended to those who had fought for Austria, and in 1942, to ethnic German WWI veterans from occupied territories in the East and West. In total, about 10 million of these awards were eventually awarded, making them perhaps the most common Third Reich award. The next of kin award was less commonly issued, making up only around 718,000 of the total.

Germany WW1 Prussian Infantry Officer Service Dress Cap Germany WW1 Prussian Infantry Officer Service Dress Cap. A very fine private purchase quality example. Field grey wool body with red wool cap band. A black waterproofed pasteboard visor. Officer multi piece state and national cockades. The cap band with a with a few scattered pinhole sized moth bites and a small section from the rear piping missing. Has its original brown oilcloth sweatband and stupid silk interior lining. A good sold strong looking hat , that hasn\'t been crushed or damaged. Choice item !

Germany WW2 4 Place Ribbon Bar 1939 Iron Cross 2nd Class, 1939 War Merit Cross 2nd class with swords, Eastern Front Medal, 1938 Medal for the Entry into Austria. Pin back reverse.

Germany WW2 P38 Hard Shell Pistol Holster. An exceptional clean example in a supple black leather. Retains a very nice hard shell shape. Has front closing tab. Has both belt loops to the reverse along with strongly stamped acceptance stamps. Hard to upgrade from this example.

Germany WW2 Restaurant Kannenberg Wellner Silver Plate Serving Platter Large silver plated platter with decorative boarder. The edge engraved “Restaurant Kannenberg”. The reverse well marked with Wellner and Son maker mark. Approx 400mm Diam. Overall age tone consummate with age. The Hotel Kannenberg was a popular restaurant frequented by leading Nazi officials during the 1930’s and during the war. Arthur \'Willy\' Kannenberg 23.02.1896 - 26.01.1963 Main-cook andHitler\'s house manager at Reichs-Chancellery, began an apprenticeship in his father Oskar Kannenberg\'s catering business in 1912. From 1915 he served in Telegraph Battalion I and was discharged as a private in 1918. From 1924 he ran his father\'s businesses, the Kannenberg restaurant, Hotel Stadt Berlin and the Onkel Toms Hütte excursion restaurant in Grunewald, which went bankrupt in 1930. As managing director of Pfuhl\'s Wein- und Bierstuben, where well-known Nazi personalities such as Joseph Goebbels and Hermann Göring also frequented, he met Hitler, who asked him to manage the casino at the Braunes Haus party headquarters in Munich. He took up this activity in 1931. As a result, he was also given charge of the canteen of the NSDAP Reichsführerschule on Schwanthalerstrasse.1 After Hitler became Chancellor in 1933, Kannenberg became in-house director of the Reich Chancellery. With the support of his wife Freda, he organized the running of the Führer\'s household. This included in particular the hiring of staff, the supply of food and drinks and the development of menus, but also the organization of catering at state receptions both in the Reich Chancellery and occasionally at the Berghof; During the war he worked in the Führer Headquarters (FHQ) Wolfsschanze and finally in the bunker of the Reich Chancellery in Berlin.2 He was interned by the Americans in May 1945 and released on July 25, 1946. Der Spiegel reported in issue 39/1948 that after his denazification, Kannenberg had managed to become head of reception and head chef in the American officers\' mess at Stein Castle near Nuremberg.3 In 1957 he took over the “Schneider-Wibbel-Stuben” in Düsseldorf. According to contemporary accounts, he “kept an excellent kitchen” and entertained his guests by playing the accordion and singing. During his interrogation by the CIC, he said that he had often entertained Hitler with the accordion.

Germany WW2 Stripped Army M43 Enlisted Ranks Tunic Four pocket field grey wool Model 1943 army service dress tunic for enlisted ranks. Partial rayon lined. Fully stripped of the insignia ( breast eagle, shoulder straps and collar litzen all removed). Whilst this tunic is in good condition, it clearly shows extensive service use with wear to the nap , and soiling. Possibly stripped as a POW. Well worthy of restoration.

Germany: 1870 Iron Cross 2nd class Germany: Original 1870 Iron Cross 2nd class. Three piece construction. No markings. Mounted on a Prussian style detachable ribbon bar.

Germany: Inter war Reichswehr Enlisted Ranks Belt Buckle Germany: Inter war Reichswehr Enlisted Ranks Belt Buckle. This worn Heer Reichswehr Buckle is a nice example of a desirable early buckle. This is an uncommon variant of this buckle type, made of nickel silver. This was the standard pattern of German Army enlisted belt buckle from the establishment of the Reichswehr until 1936, and these were, in some cases, still in use during the war. The front of this buckle shows moderate wear giving this an appealing look. Traces of original paint in the recesses of the design create nice contrast. The reverse of the buckle retains most of the original paint, and is complete. The catch for the belt hook, and the roller bar and prongs assembly, are intact and functional, with honest wear and some verdigris. Has its original brown leather belt tab attached and dated 1933 Overall, this attractive early Heer Reichswehr buckle remains in excellent condition.

Germany: WW1 Black Wound Badge Nice example with most of the original black painted finish. Brooch pin reverse.

Germany: WW1 Cased Hindenburg Honour Cross with Swords. Special presentation cased example. Maker marked on the reverse 32 RV. Pforzheim) Reichsverband Arbeitsgemeinschaft Heinrich Vogt, Pforzheim. The original case in very good condition. The Honour Cross was the first award founded during the Third Reich by Reich President Generalfeldmarschall von Hindenburg in 1934. The Cross is unofficially known as the Hindenburg Cross. The Cross was instituted to recognize virtuous and brave acts performed by German citizens throughout the First World War, and in turn cause an increase in national pride. The Cross was conferred upon veterans of front line combat, non-combat veterans and auxiliary personnel, as well as the next-of-kin of personnel who were killed in action from August 1914 to December 1918.

Germany: WW1 Saxon M1915 Pickelhaube Plate All steel pattern with all original grey painted finish. 2 lug reverse.

Germany: WW2 Army Edelweiss Hat Badge Pressed zinc. Sew on type. As used on the sides the M43 field cap and also by some UBoat Crews on their side caps.

Government Service /Diplomatic Service QVC Button Gilt Brass. Solidback, fast shank. \"Wilson London\" Approx 16mm

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Great Britain WW2 Martindale Machete and Sheath Great Britain WW2 Martindale Machete and Sheath Pressed fibre grips in VGC. Overall good blade but some age tone. \"Crocodile \" Registered makers marks on the blade. Comes with its brown leather sheath, this with some age stain but nice and supple and fits well to the machete. (No markings).

Great Britain: Knight Bachelor Badge Type 1 1929-32 Great Britain: An original Knight Bachelor First Type Breast Badge. 1929-1932. 76.50mm x 56.50mm Silver gilt and enamels. Hallmarked silver reverse. VGC. The insignia of a knight bachelor devised in 1926 Awarded by Monarch of the United Kingdom awarded for Public service. The title of Knight Bachelor is the basic rank granted to a man who has been knighted by the monarch but not inducted as a member of one of the organised orders of chivalry; it is a part of the British honours system. Knights Bachelor are the most ancient sort of British knight (the rank existed during the 13th-century reign of King Henry III), but Knights Bachelor rank below knights of chivalric orders. A man who is knighted is formally addressed as \"Sir\" and his wife as \"Lady\". Until 1926, Knights Bachelor had no insignia which they could wear, but in that year King George V issued a warrant authorising the wearing of a badge on all appropriate occasions by Knights Bachelor; this badge is worn on the left side of the coat or outer garment. Measuring 2+3⁄8 inches (60 mm) in length and 1+3⁄8 inches (35 mm) in width, it is described in heraldic terms as follows: Upon an oval medallion of vermilion, enclosed by a scroll a cross-hilted sword belted and sheathed, pommel upwards, between two spurs, rowels upwards, the whole set about with the sword belt, all gilt. In 1974, Queen Elizabeth II issued a further warrant authorising the wearing on appropriate occasions of a neck badge, slightly smaller, and in miniature. In 1988, a new certificate of authentication, a knight\'s only personal documentation, was designed by the College of Arms.

Greece WW2 Medal for the War of 1941-1945, Commemorative Medal for the War of 1941-1945, Land Operations. Original full size medal.

Grenade Vest

HMAS Sydney

HMS Victory \"Copper\" Medalet, 1905 HMS Victory medalet, 1905. This small \"Victory\" medallion was given to everyone subscribing one shilling. The obverse shows the starboard broadside view of HMS Victory with lower sails reefed to show the rigging shrouds. In the exergue below is \'VICTORY 1905\'. On the reverse is written FROM B.F.S.S. NELSON CENTENARY CONTAINING VICTORY COPPER, E.R. VII. Diameter 17mm. 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. The larger medals/badges were given for 5 shillings and upwards, the small Victory charm (16.5mm) to everyone sending 1 shilling (=5p) and upwards. Provision was also made for a Victory Shield (for £5. 5s., five guineas, now £5.25) for schools to award annually to a boy or girl for success. 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.

Identification Handbook of British Grenades 1900-1960 A Used Second hand edition in VGC S/C Landers 2002 48 pages.

Imperial German 1870 Medal Group c.1866-1897 Imperial German 1870 Medal Group c.1866-1897 1870-71 Franco Prussian War Medal in bronze for combatants ( On the edge is inscribed AUS EROBERTEM GESCHUETZ (From conquered cannon), Prussian Koniggratz Cross 1866 and 1897 Prussian Centenary Medal . All mounted on a detachable Prussian style ribbon bar. all original full size medals. The Koniggratz Cross was awarded to Prussian troops who fought at the Battle of Koniggratz on 3 July 1866 during the Austro-Prussian War of 1866 in a dispute with Denmark over the control of Schleswig-Holstein.

Imperial German Hunting or Trench Knife. These commercial made knives were often taken into service use during the Great War as trench knives. O/A 265mm Blade 150mm Nickel silvered cross guard and wooden grip. No makers mark. Comes with its original leather sheath.

Imperial German M1855 Pioneer Short Sword Brass hilt with sawback blade. No scabbard. Overall many dings and knocks to the brass hilt and some overall light corrosion to the blade.

Imperial German M1888 Ammunition Pouch Pre-WWI German model 1888 leather ammo pouch, which held cartridges for the Mauser G71 and G88 rifle. The pouch marked in the inside of the lid \"124R., 1888,The leather is in very good condition. These were extensively used during WW1 particularly by NCOs.

Imperial German Prussian 1847 Pattern Other Ranks Belt Buckle A good example of the buckle widely worn during the Franco-Prussian War and even into WW1. Brass with a white metal centre plate. These are larger slightly larger to the far more common WW1 pattern.

Imperial German WW1 Prussian Infantry Officers Overcoat A light grey peacetime pattern Officers long overcoat in fine grey wool. Double breasted with double row of plain brass buttons. The collar in blue and piped in red for infantry. The reverse consisting of the Prussian style half belt and buttoned slits. The shoulder straps for a Lieutenant are in place but should be sen into the shoulder seam but are not. This could be repaired or allows for a change to another rank and unit. The silk lining extensively and heavily damaged with wear and age.

Imperial Germany : Prussian Artillery Reserve Officers Kugelhelm A very good example of the 1985 pattern with a nice black patent leather body retaining an excellent shape. Brass peak trim and back strap. Brass officers kugel ( Ball) and brass base with correct officer \"star\" rivets. Brass officers pattern helmet plate with a reservists wappen to the centre. Complete with brass officer chin scales and original state and national officer pattern cockades. The interior with silk lining and leather sweatband. The sweatband with original wears name and unit written in ink. Overall a wonderful example.

Imperial Germany 1870 Iron Cross 2nd Class with 25 Year Jubilee Spange Imperial Germany 1870 Iron Cross 2nd Class with 25 Year Jubilee Spange. Imperial Germany 1870 Iron Cross 2nd Class with 25 Year Jubilee Spange. The Iron Cross is constructed out of a die struck, three piece (single piece iron core and two piece silver alloy frame) construction. The obverse features a black pattee style cross with a centrally placed embossed \"W\" (cypher for King Wilhelm II), below a Kings crown and above \"1870\", all within a ribbed and flat border. The reverse shows a centrally placed oak leaf cluster, below a \"FW\" (cypher for King Friedrich Wilhelm III) and a Kings crown and is above \"1813\". The black paint is in great condition! The border has beautifully aged leaving a nice dark patina. Attached to the cross is a soldered loop and ring which holds 6 inches of original black and white rayon ribbon. Attached between the cross and the ring is a \"25 Jubilee Spange\". It is constructed out of a die stamped, silver-alloy construction. It depicts three oak leaves behind \"25”. A fantastic original example.

Imperial Germany Prussian Enlisted Ranks White Parade Belt And Buckle Imperial Germany Prussian Enlisted Ranks White Parade Belt And Buckle. A very hard to find item. Brass/white metal Prussian enlisted ranks buckle with brown leather belt tab attached. Original white buff leather belt approx 90cm with traces of the whitening powder agent visible. These belt were designed for wear with the pre war dunkleblau tunics.

Imperial Germany Small Stag Horn German Knife A small private purchase knife. A piece of stag born as the hilt. No sheath.

Imperial Japanese Army Collar Rank Badges Wartime production (embroidered) for 2nd class Private . Matching pair. Army brown wool backing.

Imperial Prussian M1884/98 a.A. Bayonet Dated 1888 A very good example. Working press stud, good wooden original grips. The cross guard regimentally marked . The plain steel blad maker marked “Erfurt” , “Weyersberg Kirschbaum” with Prussian acceptance stamps and dated 1888 on the back strap. Comes with its leather scabbard fitted with steel chape and locket. The locket also regimentally marked. (Mismatched to the bayonet). The leather is dry but the bayonet fits. Hard to find bayonet.

In The Service of the Reich Diplomatic Government officials and Red Cross Angolia . 1st Editon Bender book. 1995. 368 pgs

India General Service Medal 1854- 4 Clasps (Indian 42/73Rd Infantry Four clasps \"Burma 1887-89, Chin-Lushai 1889-90, N.E Frontier 1891, Burma 1889-92\". engraved in running script. \" 3248 Sepoy....( Name worn off with edge knock) .... 42/73rd Infy\" Edge knocks at 6 o\'clock.

Indian General Service Medal

Indian General Service Medal

Indian General Service Medal - Bronze

Italian Drivers Badge

Italian Ethiopian Campaign Medal for 1936 Italian Ethiopian Campaign Medal for 1936. Original full size medal. The Italian army issued this campaign medal to commemorate the occasion. The “Ethiopian Campaign Medal for 1936” was designed by the artist V. Peronne and by the sculptor and artist Giuseppe Romagnoli, instituted the medal on April 27, 1936.

Italian General Generals Bustina, M33 Helmet with original olive green painted finish and General Officers stencilled eagle insignia Single shoulder epaulet and single cuff rank insignia

Italian WW1/WW2 M1891 Carcano Bayonet Italian Model 1891 knife bayonet (for Model 1891 Mannlicher-Carcano rifle), original wood grips, working locking stud and comes with its leather and brass fitted scabbard.

Italian WW2 69th Infantry Regiment Helmet Plate -Tobruk Souvenir Copper helmet plate and tri colour rosette. The 61st Infantry Division \"Sirte\" was an infantry division of the Royal Italian Army during World War II. The division was formed on 9 May 1937 in Misrata in Italian Libya and named for the Libyan city of Sirte. The division\'s regimental depots were in mainland Italy in Calabria and shared with the 27th Infantry Division \"Brescia\", with both divisions recruiting their troops from and training them there. The division was destroyed on 22 January 1941 during the British capture of Tobruk and officially declared lost on 23 January 1941. The Sirte was classified as an auto-transportable division, meaning it had some motorized transport, but not enough to move the entire division at once. The division\'s lineage begins with the Brigade \"Ancona\" established on 1 August 1862 with the 69th and 70th infantry regiments.The brigade fought on the Italian front in World War I. On 10 November 1926 the brigade command and the 69th Infantry Regiment were disbanded, while the 70th Infantry Regiment \"Ancona\" was transferred to the XIX Infantry Brigade. On 9 May 1937 the 61st Infantry Division \"Sirte\" was activated in Misrata in Libya and the 70th Infantry Regiment \"Ancona\" left the 19th Infantry Division \"Gavinana\" in Tuscany and was transferred to Libya to join the Sirte. On the same day the 69th Infantry Regiment \"Ancona\" was reformed in Trieste by the 12th Infantry Division \"Timavo\" with two battalions ceded by the 151st Infantry Regiment \"Sassari\" and 152nd Infantry Regiment \"Sassari\", and elements of the 12th Infantry Regiment \"Casale\". The 69th Infantry Regiment \"Ancona\" and the reactivated 43rd Artillery Regiment were then transferred to Libya to join the Sirte. During the Italian invasion of France from 10-25 June 1940 the Sirte was deployed along the French Tunisian-Libyan border. After the signing of the Franco-Italian Armistice signed on 24 June 1940 the Sirte returned to its garrison in Misrata. In September 1940 the Sirte entered the XXII Army Corps and tasked to protect the supply lines of the Italian 10th Army\'s for the upcoming Italian invasion of Egypt. At the start of the British Operation Compass on 9 December 1940 the Sirte was deployed along the road between Gazala and Fort Capuzzo. By 7 January 1941, the division was encircled by British forces in Tobruk and subject to heavy bombardment. The division was overrun on 21-22 January 1941 during the British capture of Tobruk.

Italian WW2 PNF Black Shirts Officers Fez A very fine example of the standard PNF (National Fascist Party) fez. These were worn by the functionaries /Officers of the PNF. This particular one is complete and in good condition. The leather sweat band is intact, The silk lining is fully intact as well as the distributers tag. The tassel is also fully intact as well. Gilt metal Fasces badge tfitted to the front.. Overall this is a very fine example.

Italy M1891 TS Bayonet For Special Troops Knife bayonet for use on the 6.5 mm. Mannlicher-Carcano M1891 TS Carbine (Moschetto Modello 91 per Truppe Speciali or Carbine M1891 for Special Troops). M1891 TS Carbines were intended for Artillery and Engineers. This bayonet is for use with the M1891 TS Carbine 2nd variant, which had a unique transverse bayonet lug requiring the bayonet to be placed over the muzzle, then slid sideways on to the bayonet lug from left to right. This arrangement required the bayonet\'s press stud to be at the rear of the pommel. The bayonet is sometimes referred to as the M1891/97, because the M1891 TS Carbine was first produced in 1897. However, this is a misnomer, as the the earliest TS Carbines had a conventional bayonet lug. The 2nd M1891 TS Carbine variant, with the unique bayonet mounting system, was first produced in 1900. This example in good condition with good wood grips, working locking stud and comes with its all steel fluted scabbard.

Italy WW1 Inter-Allied Victory Medal Italy WW1 Inter- Allied Victory Medal. Bz, full size original medal.

Italy WW1 War Medal 1915-1918 The Commemorative Medal for the Italo-Austrian War 1915–1918 is a campaign medal that was awarded by the Kingdom of Italy for participation in World War I. Original Bronze medal full size medal on original ribbon. VGC

Italy WW2 Black Shirt MVSN Fascist Bustina Field Cap This black cotton field cap features fold down side panels. The front visor is in the upright position. To the front is a bullion officers Fasces badge. A lovely example ready for further research and display. The Milizia Volontaria per la Sicurezza NSDAPonale (MVSN, \"Voluntary Militia for National Security\"), commonly called the Blackshirts (Italian: Camicie Nere, CCNN, singular: Camicia Nera) or squadristi (singular: squadrista), was originally the paramilitary wing of the National Fascist Party, known as the Squadrismo, and after 1923 an all-volunteer militia of the Kingdom of Italy under Fascist rule, similar to the SA in NSDAP Germany. Its members were distinguished by their black uniforms (modelled on those of the Arditi, Italy\'s elite troops of World War I) and their loyalty to Benito Mussolini, the Duce (leader) of Fascism, to whom they swore an oath. The founders of the paramilitary groups were nationalist intellectuals, former army officers and young landowners opposing peasants\' and country labourers\' unions. Their methods became harsher as Mussolini\'s power grew, and they used violence and intimidation against Mussolini\'s opponents. In 1943, following the fall of the Fascist regime, the MVSN was integrated into the Royal Italian Army and disbanded.

Italy WW2 M1928 Artillery Pith Helmet - 21st Field Artillery Regiment \"Trieste\" Italy WW2 M1928 Artillery Pith Helmet- 21st Field Artillery Regiment \"Trieste\" Khaki covered cork helmet with khaki painted top boss. Missing the chinstrap. Very good overall shape that has not been crushed. 21st Artillery Helmet rosette badge to the front. On 10 June 1940, the day Italy entered World War II, the regiment consisted of a command, command unit, one group with 100/17 mod. 16 howitzers, two groups with 75/27 mod. 06 field guns, and an anti-aircraft battery with 20/65 mod. 35 anti-aircraft guns. The regiment was assigned to the 101st Motorized Division \"Trieste\", which also included the 65th Infantry Regiment \"Trieste\" and 66th Infantry Regiment \"Trieste\", which were all based in southern Albania. In November 1940 the division\'s command and the 21st Artillery Regiment \"Trieste\" were sent to Albania to shore up the crumbling Italian forces during the Greco-Italian War. The division\'s command formed the Special Alpine Division with a mix of reinforcements from Italy, while the artillery groups reinforced other artillery regiments. In March 1941 the division\'s units returned to Italy. In preparation for the division\'s deployment to Libya for the Western Desert campaign the regiment was reinforced in June 1941 with the IX Group with 105/28 cannons, the XXI Mixed Anti-aircraft Group with two batteries equipped with 75/27 C.K. anti-aircraft guns on Lancia 1Z trucks and one battery with 20/65 mod. 35 anti-aircraft guns, and the 301st Anti-tank Battery with 47/32 mod. 35 anti-tank guns.5 In September 1941 the division disembarked in Libya and was immediately employed in the Siege of Tobruk. After the British Operation Crusader in November 1941 and German-Italian Panzer Group Africa counterattack in January 1942 towards Ain el Gazala the regiment was reorganized. On 1 April 1941 the regiment consisted of a command, command unit, the I and II groups with 100/17 mod. 16 howitzers, the III and IV groups with 75/27 mod. 06 field guns, the LXII Anti-aircraft Group with 7.5cm PL vz.37 (75/50) anti-aircraft guns, and the 146th and 411th anti-aircraft batteries with 20/65 mod. 35 anti-aircraft guns. In May 1942 the division took part in the Battle of Gazala and in June in the Axis offensive to capture Tobruk. In July 1942 the division fought in the First Battle of El Alamein and in September in the Battle of Alam el Halfa. On 23 October 1942 the British Eighth Army commenced the Second Battle of El Alamein, during which most of the Trieste division was annihilated. The division\'s remnants retreated with the rest of the German-Italian Panzer Army to El Agheila. At the end of November the Trieste division incorporated the survivors of other Italian divisions and the division then fought in the Battle of El Agheila, after which Axis forces retreated into Tunisia, where the Trieste participated in the Tunisian Campaign. In Tunisia the division fought in the Battle of Medenine, the Battle of the Mareth Line, and the Battle of Wadi Akarit, before retreating to the Enfidaville Line. There the division and its regiments surrendered on 13 May 1943 to allied forces.8 For its conduct and bravery in Albania and its sacrifice in North Africa the 21st Artillery Regiment \"Trieste\" was awarded on 18 April 1992 Italy\'s highest military honor the Gold Medal of Military Valor, which was affixed to the regiment\'s flag and is depicted on the regiment\'s coat of arms.

Italy WW2 M35 Brixia Mortar Italy WW2 M35 Brixia Mortar The tail fin having lost most of its red painted finish. No internal pieces. INERT The Brixia Model 35 was an Italian small-sized, rapid firing light mortar of World War II. The Brixia Modello 35 was used to provide light supporting fire to the infantry companies. It was issued at battalion level, with each battalion containing nine mortars and these were parceled out to each infantry company. It had a good rate of fire but lacked power due to the small round. It was widely used and saw action on every major Italian front.

Italy: WW2 Bersaglieri Colonel\'s service Dress Visor Cap A stunning looking example with gilt bullion Bersaglieri officers cap badge and gilt bullion cap band for Colonel rank. Black leather visor and chinstrap. Grey wool body in VGC and perfectly shaped. Only a small area of mothing to the rear.

Italy: WW2 War Merit Cross Italy: WW2 War Merit Cross. King Victor Emmanuel III Reverse.

Jambia

Jap Shell Case

Japan WW2 “Last Ditch” Ceramic Hand Grenade The Type 4 grenade or ceramic grenade was a \"last-ditch\" hand grenade developed by the Imperial Japanese Navy in the closing stages of World War II. By late 1944 and early 1945, much of the industrial infrastructure of Japan had been destroyed by Allied strategic bombing, and there was a growing shortage of raw materials due to Allied naval blockades and submarine warfare. Lacking in metals to mass-produce hand grenades in the vast quantities that would be needed against the projected Allied invasion of Japan, the Imperial Japanese Navy Technical Bureau developed a design for a cheap, easy-to-make grenade made of ceramic or porcelain materials. Kilns famous for the production of traditional Japanese pottery, such as Arita, Bizen and Seto were pressed into service to manufacture these relatively crude weapons. There were a tremendous number of variants on shape, size and color, because the design depended on each kiln. The Type 4 grenade had a fragmentation body made of terra cotta or porcelain materials. The grenade was round-shaped with a bottle neck with a rubber cover and a simple fuse. This detonator was no more than a blasting cap crimped on to a five-second length of fuse. The other end of the fuse, which was outside the rubber plug, was covered with a match-head composition. A slip-on rubber cap covered the whole neck, and fuse. A small, loose wooden block with an abrasive composition on one side was contained in the rubber fuse cover. Type 4 grenades were passed out in large quantities to civil defense organizations, such as the Volunteer Fighting Corps, Yokusan Sonendan, and to reservist organizations involved in preparations against the possible invasion of the Japanese home islands by Allied forces. They were also supplied to front line combat troops in large quantities, and are known to have been employed at the Battle of Iwo Jima and Battle of Okinawa.

Japanese Meiji (19thc) Samurai Tobacco Or Coin Pouch (fukuro) With Sterling Clasp (kanemono) & Manju Netsuke Japanese Meiji (19thC) intracranialy woven cloth pouch or purse (fukuro) with sterling clasp (kanemono) and ivory manju netsuke. The pouch comes with a wonderful carved ivory manju netsuke with several heavy metal kanagu and chains. The workmanship indicates that it was designed for an aristocratic samurai class individual and was probably used as a coin purse (no tobacco traces). Pouch measures approximately 12 x 9cm (4.75 x 3.5in), manju 5cm (2in) diameter, chain 12cm (4.5in).

Japanese Military and Civilian Swords and Dirks Japanese Military and Civil Swords and Dirks Hb Hardcover – 1996 by Richard Fuller , Ron Gregory. Publisher ‏ : ‎ Airlife Publishing Ltd (1 June 1996) Language ‏ : ‎ English Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 272 pages ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1853107158 ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1853107153 Although this book can be a bit expensive, it is the most comprehensive text on Japanese Military swords/edged weapons and a must have for every serious collector. Used second hand book.

Japanese Type 32 Cavalry Sword The Japanese Type 32 Cavalry sword was a government-issued cavalry sword. It was first issued in 1889 and would be crafted until the end of WWII, though by the end of WWII, where they had been serving in Manchuria and China. Though horses were largely obsolete for warfare at the time, the open terrain of North China gave advantages to using cavalry that slow men and vehicles lacking in supply depots could not fully exploit. The cavalry found their usefulness in reconnaissance and supply line raids. This Japanese Type 32 Cavalry Saber shows the adoption of Western influence coupled with traditional Japanese styling popular at the closing years of the 19th century. The blade is katana-like in styling, though it has the proportions of a saber. The hilt is clearly heavily western influenced. The unsharpened blade is crafted from high carbon steel. The hilt is of steel with a leather finger loop and the grip is of cross-hatched wood with a steel backplate. The scabbard is of steel with brass accents and a brass hanging ring. The sword locks into the scabbard via a simple catch lock. A press of the thumb releases the lock.

Japanese WW2 Civil Defense Late War Field Cap Japanese WW2 Civil Defense Late War Field Cap. Late war \"last ditch\" pressed paper/felt field cap with leatherette sweatband. Although these were issue to the army this example has a civil defence badge to the front. Overall wear and soiling consummate with age.

Japanese WW2 IJA Officers Field Cap Fine quality wool body with metal grommets, bullion star, leather chin strap and flower side buttons. The interior lined with course cotton, cloth sweatband which shows moderate wear. Wool body is in excellent condition, leather chin strap is soft and pliable. Overall signs of service wear with appealing soiling and age marks.

Japanese WW2 Practice Aerial Bomb An unknown variation in light tin. Hollow inside. Painted in the Japanese instructional colour configuration. Approx 260mm long. INERT

Japanese WW2 War Flag

Khedives Star 1882 with Tokar bar. Undated an unnamed.

Khedives Sudan Medal 1896-1908 - Bronze Bronze issue. No clasp. Engraved in running script.

Kings Colonials ( Africa Squadron) Hat Badge A Good Boer war period badge. Stronge Fire gilt finish.

Kings Colonials ( Austaliasian Squadron) Hat Badge Die struck. White metal. 2 x flat type lugs.

Kings Colonials (Australasian Squadron) Hat Badge Boer War period hat badge. (KK 1376). Gilt. 2x lug reverse.

Kit Muster Uniforms Badges and Catagories of the Royal Australian Navy 1865-1953 H/C Perryman. 2011. 303 pages. A used second hand edition.

Knight Bachelor, Neck Badge, Type 3, Knight Bachelor, Neck Badge, Type 3, 1974 to Present, silver gilt and enamels, hallmarked reverse. with narrow cravat style neck ribbon for wear. Entitling the recipient to the Prefix “Sir”. In original award case of issue. In 1974, Queen Elizabeth II issued a further warrant authorising the wearing on appropriate occasions of a neck badge, slightly smaller than the previous breast badge, and in miniature

Korea Medal

Lapel

Long Service Medal

Long SLR Magazine

Ludendorff Signature

Luftwaffe Bread Bag and Sholder Strap

Luftwaffe Flying Boots

M127A1 Parachute Illumination Signal Flare M127A1 Parachute Illumination Signal Flare. 1998 dated. No parachute. INERT

M15A2 Blank Firing Adapter (BFA), Red, for M16-Series Rifle. M15A2 Blank Firing Adapter (BFA), Red, for M16-Series Rifle.

M1898/05 Butcher Bayonet

M30 Grenade

M57 Claymore Carry Satchel M57 Claymore Carry Satchel. Excellent clean condition with instructional sheet.

Machete

Malay Borneo NCO’s Jungle Green Shirt

Military Badges of the Australian Colonies

Military Collectables 20th Century Militaria H/C with D /J 1983. 205 pages. A must have reference that was the beginning of my own collecting life. A VGC used second hand edition.

Military Swords of Japan 1856-1945 S/C. Fuller and Gregory 1986 127 pages.

Militia Tunic

Miniature Most Eminent Order of the Indian Empire An Original Miniature Most Eminent Order of the Indian Empire Medal. It is possibly made in 9ct gold or gold plated and enamel with gilt brass hinge suspension and top bar. The reverse is unmarked but polishes up looking like 9ct gold. A lovely early example in a fitted period private purchase fitted case.

Missile Safe Key Tag Missile Safe Key Tag. Red anodised aluminium tage 85mm

Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (CBE) Commanders Neck Badge 1st Type Military 1st type 1917-1937 Commanders neck badge in case of issue. Silver gilt and enamels. Chip to the enamel on the top arm and the bottom arm of the patonce cros. Tone to the gilt , in particular on the reverse. Comes with its original full length neck ribbon ( 1st type Military issue) complete with brass hook and eye closure. The oringal Garrard and Co. fitted black leatherette case of issue with \" C.BE Milty\" in gilt letters to the lid.

Museum Grade Reproduction WW2 Air Force Cross GVIR .Full size. Silver plated brass. Quality strike. Hard to find a better quality copy with some age.

N0. 94 Rifle \"Energa\" Rifle Grenade Practice MK II 1959 dated example. The tail fin assembly is missing one of the fins. INERT The Energa anti-tank rifle grenade is a rifle-launched anti-tank grenade that is propelled by a ballistite-filled blank cartridge. The name Energa comes from the firm in Liechtenstein that designed it, the Anstalt für die ENtwicklung von ERfindungen und Gewerblichen Anwendungen, based in Vaduz.3 First produced in the 1950s, by Mecar in Belgium, it was in front-line use by European armies until replaced by disposable tube-launched anti-tank rockets such as the M72 LAW. Although no longer in production, stocks of the grenade still exist and the Energa grenade remains in service with Third World countries.

Named Nurses Rising Sun Collar Badge

Named RAAF Officers Greatcoat

National Order of Medal South Vietnam- Officer Class Sth Vietnam : National Order of Medal South Vietnam- Officer Class. Original full size medal. Nice early South East asian made.

National Rifle Association NSW 1936 Kings Forty Sleeve Badge Kings Crown, gilt bullion on wool.

Naval General Service Medal - Unnamed Naval General Service Medal, clasp \"Malaya\" (ERII) 1909-1962 Rare Unnamed Example. Original full size medal. Unnamed (not name erased).

Oder of St. John Serving Brother- 1930\'s issue. Oder of St. John Serving Brother- 2nd type 1930\'s issue. Silver and enamel. unnamed. Original full size medal.

Official Hancocks Replica Victoria Cross (Hancocks No.104). Limited Edition of 1357 medals, one to commemorate each medal awarded from its inception up until 2006 to recognise the 150th Anniversary of the Victoria Cross. An official Hancocks limited edition replica VC. Reverse engraved \'Hancocks 104”. Comes in leather case of issue along with Hancocks Numbered Certificate of authenticity. To mark the 150th Anniversary, the London jewellers Hancocks, who have manufactured every Victoria Cross ever awarded, issued a limited edition replica, the replicas all individually numbered on the reverse, with the edition limited to 1,352 replica crosses. Each with an original top mounting brooch bar, original ribbon and original case of issue just as the original cross are awarded with. Made from bronze but only not of the original \"VC\" cannon bronze. Please note that like the genuine VC medals, these replicas are cast and hand-finished (not punched); therefore, just like the genuine VC medals, they will have imperfections as do the original Victoria Cross making each unique in their own right. The closest thing to an original Victoria Cross that most of us will ever own.

Old Arabic Silver & Horn 3 Place Candle Stick Old Arabic Silver & Horn 3 Place Candle Stick

Old Brass Diving Torch c.1930\'s-1950\'s Old Brass Diving Torch c.1930\'s-1950\'s. All brass construction. Missing all internals and glass sense.

Old Kings Crown Commonwealth Customs Hat Badge Old Kings Crown Commonwealth Customs Hat Badge. Gilt metal with enamel with 2 x lug reverse.

Old Kings Crown Standard Bearers Lion and Crown Finial Old Kings Crown Standard Bearers Lion and Crown Finial ( flag pole top). Cast brass with rampant lion atop a kings crown. The original guiding with toned age. Approx 190mm high The diameter of the mounting stem 22mm

Old Reproduction WW1 Prussian Pour Le Merite A good looking single sided example probably made in the 1960’sor 1970’s. Single sided eneamel on brass. Now nicely age toned. Comes with a quality length of neck ribbon.

Order of the British Empire (OBE) Type 1 Military 1917-1937 issue. Silver gilt. Hallmarked silver reverse. The gilding dulled over time. Original full size medal.

Order of the White Rose of Finland- Commanders set of Insignia Order of the White Rose of Finland- Commanders set of Insignia. Commanders double sided neck badge in white enamel and gilt complete with with full length ultramarine ribbon. Accompanying breast star in hall marked silver and enamels. The centre enamel has chips and enamel loss. Full brooch pin reverse with makers mark hallmarks.

Original 2nd Award Bar to the DCM MM Universal sterling silver second award bar for the Distinguished Conduct Medal or the Military Medal.

Original British WWI No. 27 White Phosphorus Chemical Grenade - Inert / Empty The grenade is completely void of any content and is equipped with a totally inert fuse assembly. The grenade is inert. Not Available For Export. This type of grenade was introduced in December of 1916 and was originally designed to be projected from a rifle using the standard cup and rod system as soon with the Mills bombs, and just like the mills bomb, this one could be thrown by hand as well. The MK2 version of this grenade was made with a flat base fitted with a “gas check” plate for launching from a cup discharger and can be easily recognized by the addition of a steadying wire ring around the top of the grenade body. The ignition system of these grenades was based on a .410 shotgun primer with a 6.5 to 7 second delay. The contents consisted of 350 grams of White Phosphorus. The use of these grenades was declared obsolete in January 1923. The condition of this example reflects one that has been dug up from a battlefield. The body was cleaned up and repainted for display purposes and is the correct all black body with red band around the top. There is old pitting present and oxidation, all signs of having been ground dug. The body itself is still solid with minor holes present from rust damage, but nothing that subtracts from the beauty of it. This is a rare grenade that is difficult to find in any condition.

Original Imperial Japanese Army WWII Type 98 Sun Helmet Universal pattern without insignia. Used by both Army/Navy. Retains a great shape with no crushing. Overall soiling to the cotton covering consumate with age. Has its original liner. No chinstrap.

Original WW2 RAF MK VIII Flying Goggles and Box An original pair of RAF MK VIII RAF goggles in service used condition complete with their original issue cardboard box. The MK VIII goggles are arguably the most iconic of all RAF goggles, coming into service during 1943. As well as this they come complete with their original box which have usually been lost over the years. The box is the specific issue type with \'Goggles MK. VIII\' stamped to the top as well as the e Air Ministry AM marking with crown also features above this. Inside the box is a set of clear lenses which can be changed for the tinted lenses fitted to the goggles currently. The box is in reasonable condition for its age but does appear to have suffered damage, heavy soiling and stain. The goggles themselves are a nice \"as worn\" pair and display very well. The tinted lenses are in good condition with no cracks. The brass frames retain a good portion of their original blue painted finish.They also feature the larger face cushions which are again sort after and the leather is in nice condition but well worn and with soiling. The elastic chin strap is intact but has lost most of its elasticity and the two leather pullers are also intact which are often missing. All in all a nice pair of original goggles complete with their original box.

Original WWII British PIAT Anti-Tank Practice Bomb Original WWII British PIAT Anti-Tank Bomb This is a very nice British WWII PIAT Anti-Tank Bomb Launcher \"Bomb, Practice Inert/AT\" practice round. As is correct, it is painted black with a yellow ring. These were the same size and weight as a live round, with no warhead, but has a live propellant cartridge. They could be fired once from a standard PIAT, and were not reusable. This example is in very good condition. The Projector, Infantry, Anti Tank (PIAT) was a British anti-tank weapon developed during the Second World War. The PIAT was designed in response to the British Army\'s need for a more effective hand-held infantry anti-tank weapon. It consisted of a steel tube, a trigger mechanism and firing spring, and was based on the spigot mortar system; instead of using a propellant to directly fire a round, the spring was cocked and tightened. When the trigger was pulled, it released the spring that pushed the spigot forward intothe rear of the bomb. This detonated the propellant in the bomb itself, which was then thrown forward off the spigot. It possessed an effective range of approximately 90m. This system meant that the PIAT had several advantages, which included a lack of muzzle smoke to reveal the position of the user, the ability to fire it from inside buildings, and an inexpensive barrel. The PIAT entered service in 1943, and was first used during the Allied invasion of Sicily that year; it remained in use with British and Commonwealth forces until the early 1950s, when it was replaced by the American bazooka. A large number of PIATs were supplied to the Soviet Union through Lend Lease, and it was also used by the French resistance and the Polish Underground. The Israeli Haganah used PIATs during the 1948 Arab-Israeli War. Six members of the British and Commonwealth armed forces received Victoria Crosses whilst using the PIAT in combat.

Original WWII U.S. Navy Sedgley Mark 5 Signal Flare Pistol Original WWII U.S. Navy Sedgley Mark 5 Signal Flare Pistol. This is an excellent example of a 22mm parachute flare Sedgley Signal Pistol, Mark 5, in lovely fully functional condition. Marked “USN” on both grips and along the top of the barrel “SIGNAL PISTOL MARK 5 R.F. SEDGLEY, INC. 1944”. No export sales.

Pair of WW1 Trench Art MiniatureTankards 1916 These made from cut down 37mm Pom Pom cases. Both dated 1916.

Piece of German aircraft

Poland War Order of Virtuti Militari IV Class – Golden Cross Poland War Order of Virtuti Militari IV Class – Golden Cross. Awarded for officers who commanded their troops with outstanding bravery and valor. Gilt and

Poland WW2 Hat Badge. Brass with screw post reverse.

Polish AK 47 Bayonet Knife bayonet for use with the pistolet maszynowy Kałasznikowa (pmK) Kalashnikov submachine gun, a Polish variant of the 7.62 mm. Kalashnikov AK47 assault rifle adopted ca. 1957. A copy of the Russian 6X2 bayonet, the Polish bayonet has dark brown grip scales. The Polish scabbard is unique in not having the flattened tip. No leather frog. The AK47 assault rifle was introduced during a period in history when the bayonet\'s future was in debate. In the decade following the outbreak of the Second World War, most of the major powers produced an infantry rifle without the ability to mount a bayonet. Without a single exception, every one was redesigned to accept a bayonet or or replaced with a rifle that did within a few years of its introduction. The AK47 was Russia\'s entry in this debate, being designed without the intent that it mount a bayonet. Having a change of mind, in 1955, the Russians opted for a bayonet. The AK47 bayonet hilt borrows heavily from the Swedish M1914 bayonet, another example where the bayonet was added as an afterthought.

Port Adelaide Yacht Club QVC Button Oxidised brass. 22mm solid back, fast shank. \"David Jones Sydney\"

Portuguese Nation Republican Guard Pickelhaube Portuguese Nation Republican Guard Pickelhaube. A nice large size helmet. Black leather body with gilt brass spike , fittings peak strap and side boss. Brass and white metal helmet plate. Retains its originall leather liner but missing the chinstrap. A most interesting addition to the pickelhaube family.

Pre - WW2 RAF Full Dress Bullion Pilot Wings Pre - WW2 RAF Full Dress Bullion Pilot Wings. Kings crown. Introduced in 1920 for wear on ceremonial occasions including Royal escorts. It could and therefore often was worn optionally at weddings. Its use was officially suspended towards the outbreak of WWII, although there are a number of photographs clearly showing it being worn by Air Officers post WWII as late as 1952/3.

Pre Fed NSW Military Forces Pouch Badge. (Defence Force Staff). c. 1902- 1912 White Metal badge of the Colony in frosted and burnished finish. (Volunteers). 2 x folding pin reverse. Used on shoulder belts, pouch and binocular bases etc. 47mm. Badge carries over from Pre-Federation to the 1902-1912 period.

Pre Fed South Australia Volunteer Forces Union Belt Buckle Pre- Federation South Australian Volunteer Forces General Service Union Clasp Belt Buckle. brass.

Pre Fed Victorian Military Forces Hat/Glengarry Badge c.1884-1902 gilt brass with 2 x lug reverse. 46 mm.

Pre Federation 6 Pounder Nordenfelt Shell Case c1890. Pre Federation 6 Pounder Nordenfelt Shell Case c1890. The base marked with the Nordenfelt \"N\" stamp only. the mouth is cracked as usually found and has some small holes as pictured. The QF 6 pounder Nordenfelt was a light 57 mm naval gun and coast defence gun of the late 19th century used by many countries. They were originally mounted from 1885 onwards for use against the new (steam-driven) torpedo boats which started to enter service in the late 1870s. The Nordenfelt gun was adopted at the same time as the very similar QF 6 pounder Hotchkiss, but the Navy was not satisfied with the special Nordenfelt ammunition and fuzes. Following the explosion in 1900 of an ammunition ship due to defective fuses, Britain replaced Nordenfelt fuzes with the Hotchkiss design. Nordenfelt guns were phased out in favour of the Hotchkiss and were declared obsolete by 1919 Note this type of gun was used on HMVS Cerberus c/1890\'s thus has significant Pre-Federation interest.

Pre federation Medical Corps Bayonet

Pre Federation NSW Military Forces Button

Pre Federation Queensland Railways QVC Button White metal. (Toned). Solid back , fast shank. \"Martin Melbourne\". 16mm

Pre Federation Victoria Police Force Button White Metal. Queen Victoria Crown.

Pre Federation Victorian Military Forces Shoulder Belt Badge c. 1874-75 Also used by the Victorian Volunteer Cadets as a cap badge. White metal. 2 x lug reverse.

Pre- Federation Government/Diplomatic QVC Button Two part gilt brass. The Queen Victoria Crown is very pronounced. Solid back , fast shank. London maker. 20mm

Pre- Federation QVC Victoria Police Force Tunic Button White metal . 22mm

Pre-Fed duration QVC Police Force Victoria Small Button Small size for epaulette etc. White metal. Solid back , fast shank. 14mm

Pre-Federation NSW Military Forces Tunic Button. General service button, c.1880-1901. QVC oxidized. 24mm

Pre-Federation Permanent Artillery Tunic Button Used by the Victorian Permanent Artillery and the Tasmanian Launceston Artillery. Oxidized. 22 mm

Pre-Federation Royal Victoria Volunteer Artillery Regt Tunic Button A rare early button c.1860-1870. 22 mm

Pre-Federation South Australian Railways QVC Button White Metal. Maker marked \"Stokes sons Melbourne\". 22mm

Pre-Federation Victoria Cavalry Regiment Tunic Button White metal ball button. C.1891.

Pre-Federation Victorian Military Forces Shoulder Belt Plate A rare two piece shoulder belt plate as worn c.1870\'s -1890\'s. by officer os the Victorian Military Forces. in particular the Rifles and Rangers of Victoria. White metal \" Aut Pace Aut Bellow\" motto. Screw post reverse. 96mm.

Pre-Federation Victorian Military Forces Tunic Button c. 1893-1901. QVC. Gilt, 24mm.

Pre-Federation Victorian Volunteer Cadets QVC Tunic Button c.1893-1901. Brass. 24 mm

Pre-Federation Victorian Volunteer Service Tunic Button A rare button c.1875. White metal with tone. Small size, approximately 16mm.

Prussian Order Of The Crown 1867-1918; 4Th Class Fourth Class breast badge in silver gilt and enamels. Some chips to the enamel on both the obverse and reverse. Original court mounted but missing the felt backing on the reverse and exposing the mounting plate.

Pull Through

QLD Rifle Association 1907 Kings Badge Gilt bullion. Small moth nip to the edge.

RAAF Knife

RAAF Metall Pilot Wings Brevet.- Q/C An antique silver finish with clutch grip reverse. No marker marks. Queens crown.

RAAF Pilot Wings- Queens Crown 1953-60’s Flat woven type in the same pattern as the WW2 kings crown pattern. This example not an easy one to find . A Queens crown pattern introduced after 1953.

RAAF Sterling Silver Air Combat Officer (ACO) Brevet Double-Wing Brevet. Queens Crown Hall marked on the reverse \"STG\". 2x Clutch grip pins.

RAAF Sweetheart

RAAF Warrant Officer Hat Badge 2 x lug reverse.

RAF Battledress

RAN Flag

RAN Officers Mess Dress Button. Bi- metal. By stockers and sons. 20mm.

Rank and Rate Vol 1 Officers uniforms and insignia of the Royal Navy By Coleman H/C D/J 2009 96 pages. A near new second hand used condition.

Rank and Rate Vol 2 Ratings , Wrens , insignia A VGC almost as new condition used second hand edition. By Coleman H/C. D/J 2011. 96 pages. This is a truly must have reference

Rare Australian Militia Mess Tin with Matching Water Bottle Rare Australian Militia Mess Tin with Matching Water Bottle A rare inter-war item made for the CMF/AMF Green enamel water bottle shortened to 950ml capacity. Bayonet tin screw cap. ( No cloth cover). The far rarer “Canteen Cup” has a folding handle and nests with the water bottle, in the same fashion of the US M1910 canteen, It is made of pressed or drawn sheet metal with a wired rim. There are no seams at all in the body of the pannikin. To the body of the pannikin in soldered a tinned metal plate which mounts the wirework handle.The outside surface of the pannikin is roughly dip-tinned rather than electroplate tinned. The wire handle of the pannikin folds under not unlike a modern Australian or a US 1910-to-Vietnam era canteen cup handle. It has a wire loop which is swing down and fitted into a tab, which holds the handle rigid while in use.The Pannikin has an “A” stamped on it above an inverted broadarrow. No other markings appear on the pannikin at all. While I have had plenty of the short militia water bottles I have only seen two of these cups before.

Rare Inter war Lithgow Double Stitched Pattern 1907 Bayonet Scabbard

Rare Militia Light Horse Colour Patch With Embroidered ANZAC “A” A very rare Militia period example. (C.1921-1942). HQ 6th Cavalry Brigade 1921-1942. Black wool felt with a yellow embroidered “A” representing former service on Gallipoli during the Great War. Full size original colour patch. One of the rarest patches in any colour patch collection.

Rare Unnamed Australian Service Medal 1939-45 All of the issued Australian Service Medals 1939-45 are impressed, this is one of the few unnamed examples. Not name erased. Original full size medal.

Rare WW1 1918 British Army Machete by Samuel Kitchin of Sheffield Rare WW1 1918 British Army Machete by Samuel Kitchin of Sheffield This is a rare find of a Great War era machete. The blade has an engraving of the maker’s mark, Samuel Kitchin of Sheffield, and is inscribed with the year 1918 beneath the logo. Additionally, the opposite side of the grip displays a distinctive broad arrow mark. Two piece fiber grip with 5 rivets. 37cm blade, 55cm overall. Not many WW1 machetes still survive. This shows service related wear and tear with some rusting and pitting to the blade and general usage wear and tear to the grip. Comes with its brown leather scabbard. This nice and supple and maker marked Leatheries Ltd and dated 1918.

Rare WW2 Portuguese Luger Holster and Twin Magazine Holder All brown leather construction holster with a single flap closure and leather strap secured by a brass fastener that closes to a large brass stud. 2 leather belt loops to the reverse. Complete with the issue steel cleaning rod and steel takedown tool housed in the interior compartment Together with a matching brown leather twin magazine belt pouch with belt loops to the rear and front closing flap, and the same brass fittings. Overall VGC and a rare matching pair,

Rejected Volunteers Association Membership Badge – Victoria During World War One these badges were a recognisable indication that the wearer had attempted to voluntarily enlist for military service for Australian and the British Empire during World War 1. They were issued to men who had been officially deemed medically unfit for duty. During the course of the War, the Rejected Volunteers’ Association was established in various Australian states. This badge was produced for the rejected volunteers of New South Wales and South Australia. Stirling Silver hallmarked. A rare early numbered Officially numbered with a very low number \"23\". The reverse with lug fitting and sterling silver hallmark.

Republic Of Korea War Medal In Box Republic Of Korea War Medal In Card Box Of Issue. Original full size medal.

Rifle Brigade Cross Belt

Royal Navy ERII Period Admirals Visor Cap A very good example of a ERII period Flag officers visor cap. Plastic white top with black wool covered visor. Black mohair cap band with Queens Crown bullion hat badge, black plastic chinstrap and double row of gilt bullion oak leaves to the visor. Full liner with brown leather sweatband and makers mark \" Bernards\" ( Greenwich). Overall a very nice looking example and now hard to find. Would also suit RANAdmiral.

Royal Navy Long Service Good Conduct Medal (ERII)- Unnamed A rare unnamed Royal Navy Long Service Good Conduct Medal (ERII). Unnmaed, not name erased. Original full size medal.

RRC

RSL Badge - Battalion

Russia WW2 Order of the Red Star (1945 Award) Russia WW2 Order of the Red Star (1945 Award) The official award number on the reverse dated it to being awarded in the 2nd half of 1945.

Russia WW2 Armoured Corps Proficiency Breast Badge As issued to tank crews. Brass and enamels. Screw back reverse. Some wear and scratches to the enamel through wear.

Russia WW2 Order of Glory 1945 Issue 3rd class medal on original mount. Issue number dates the awarding to 1945.

Russia WW2 Ssh40 Helmet - post war refurbishment 1950 WW2 pattern helmet and probably made during WW2. Has the orignal green painted finish, oil cloth liner and web chinstrap. The Shell with ink date stamp 1950. The Ssh40 immediate post WW2 helmets were exactly the same as wartime helmets , no modifications have been made. The Soviet Army had millions of helmets post WW2 and the only difference was the date stamp found in the interior rear of the shell. Refurbishments to these helmets continued to be made when needed and the first signs of this was in 1948. Perfect for a WW2 display.

Russian Soviet Army Guards Badge A post WW2 example in gilt and enamel. Screw post reverse.

Russian WW2 Medal For Courage - WW2 Number Issue The official issue number stamped into the reverse indicates it was awarded in 2nd half of 1944.

Shell Case

South Australia Police, King\'s Crown \"Piping Shrike\" Cap Badge. c 1950. South Australia Police, King\'s Crown \"Piping Shrike\" Cap Badge. c 1950. Nickel plated and enamel. 2 x lug reverse.

South Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Star South Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Star. A good period South East Asian made example. The silver cited at the Division level. Original full size medal.

South Vietnamese Medal South Vietnamese Civil Actions Medal, Second Class South Vietnamese Medal South Vietnamese Civil Actions Medal, Second Class. Original full size medal. Nice early South East asian made.

Soviet Flag

Spain, Fascist State. An Order Of Aeronautical Merit With White Distinction, Knight (1945-1975) Orden del Mérito Aeronáutico). Instituted in 1945. Three-piece construction, in bronze gilt with red, white and blue enamels, unmarked, measuring 40.7 mm (w) x 52 mm (h) inclusive of its crown suspension, original ribbon, on a traditional Spanish-style horizontal hanger with pinback, intact enamels. The Cross of Aeronautical Merit (Spanish: Cruces del Mérito Aeronáutico) is Spain\'s military award for gallantry or merit in the air. The award can be made in war or at times of peace. It is awarded to members of the Spanish Armed Forces, Guardia Civil or civilians. White Decoration (con distintivo blanco) - for actions, deeds or distinguished service during missions of ordinary or extraordinary service in the armed forces or in connection with defense of the country.

Staff Pith Helmet

Sudan and Boer War Multi Campaign Group of

Swiss M1914 Pioneer Sawback Bayonet The manufacturer is Hans Steimer, Wasen. Working locking stud. Comes with its black painted all steel scabbard.

Sylt Helmet

Taxidermy- Standing Stoat Mount Taxidermy- Standing Stoat Mount

Temperance Medal

Temperance Medal

Temperance Medal

The Attributed WW2 Service Dress Tunic of General Sir Clement Armitage A tailored summer weight khaki wool servcie dress tunic most likely worn and tailored for his service time in India during WW2. Has all brass General officers buttons, brake rank insignia for General, General Officers collar gorgettes. An extensive ribbon bar to match that known worn by Armitage. Not named or tailor marking on the inside lining or in the pockets. Comes with a black leather officers Sam Brown belt with matching cross strap. General Sir Charles Clement Armitage, KCB, CMG, DSO, DL (12 December 1881 – 15 December 1973) was a British Army officer who commanded 1st Division during the 1930s. The son of Charles Ingram Armitage, Armitage was born in Honley, West Yorkshire.His family were historically mill-owners who lived at Milnsbridge House, Huddersfield. Armitage was commissioned into the Royal Artillery as a second lieutenant on 6 January 1900, as the army expanded due to the ongoing Second Boer War in South Africa, where he was sent. He was promoted to lieutenant on 3 April 1901, while still in South Africa.After the end of this war in June 1902, Armitage was attached to the 74th Battalion, Royal Field Artillery, which left Durban for British India in October 1902, and was stationed at Lucknow, Bengal Presidency. He later fought in the First World War, serving in France and Belgium. He was appointed Chief Gunnery Instructor at the School of Artillery in 1925, commandant of the Royal School of Artillery in 1927 and commander of the 7th Infantry Brigade in 1929. He went on to be commandant of the Staff College, Camberley, in 1934, General Officer Commanding (GOC) the 1st Infantry Division. The division was sent to Palestine during the 1936–1939 Arab revolt. He was aided throughout this difficult period by his General Staff Officer Grade 1 (GSO1), Thomas Hutton. After handing over command of the division to Major General The Honourable Harold Alexander in early 1938, Armitage was Master General of the Ordnance in India in 1938, in which role he served in the Second World War before retiring in 1942. Armitage lived at Downington House in Lechlade,and served as Deputy Lieutenant for the county of Gloucestershire.

The Australia Legion of Ex-Service Clubs Lapel Badge An attractive bade in gilded brass and blue enamels. Screw post reverse.

The British Soldier in Europe 1939-1945 Doyle H/C. D/J. 2009 208 pages A good used second hand edition.

The German Army Mountain Soldier of WW2 A used second hand edition in VGC. Krawczyk. H/C D/J 2009 130 pages

The Home Front British Wartime Memorabilia 1939-45 Doyle and Evans. H/C. D/J. 2007. 208 pages. Used second hand edition.

The Iron Cross of 1939:-Gordon Williamson 1st Edition Hard cover. 2002. Second hand Used example. R James Bender Pub, 2002 First Edition. Good used condition. 496 pages.

Tommy’s War British Military Memorabilia 1914-1918 Doyle. H/C D/J 2008. 208 pages. A used second hand edition in good condition. Some stuff to the dust jacket.

Trench Art Tank Jewelry Box

Turkish Bayonet

Turkish Order of the Medjidie- Commanders Neck Badge Instituted in 1851, the Order was awarded in five classes, with the First Class being the highest. The Order was issued in considerable numbers by Sultan Abdülmecid as a reward for distinguished service to members of the British Army and the Royal Navy and the French Army who came to the aid of the Ottoman Empire during the Crimean War against Russia and to British recipients for later service in Egypt and/or the Sudan. In Britain it was worn after any British gallantry and campaign medals awarded, but, as an Order, before foreign medals like the Turkish Crimean War medal. The Order was usually conferred on officers but a few enlisted soldiers and sailors also received it in a lower class. During World War I it was also awarded to a number of German, Austrian and Bulgarian officers. The Order was often conferred on non-Turkish nationals. Turkish Order of the Medjidie- Commanders Neck Badge. Silver and enamels. 60mm on short 180mm length of original ribbon.

Turkish Star

Turkish Star

Turn Key Cuffs

U.S M21 MKII \"RFX\" Practice Hand Grenade U.S Post WW2 M21 MKII \"RFX\" Practice Hand Grenade Cast iron body with \"RFX\" impression and base plug hole. M205 fuze and pin. INERT

U.S Purple Heart Medal c.Vietnam War Period U.S Purple Heart Medal c.Vietnam War Period. A nice case example as awarded during the 1960\'s and 1970\'s. The Purple Heart median in VGC. The case with a small dent and some scuffing to the underside. Full size original medal and case.

U.S WW2 Charger Clips for the M1 Garand Rifle. $20 each. price is for x1 clip.

U.S WW2 - Vietnam Vehicle Small First Aid Kit U.S WW2 - Vietnam Vehicle Small First Aid Kit O/D painted steel tin with four clip hinge closure. A later Vietnam War Period \"First Aid\" sticker style application to thid. Sunburn cream Paste Tin. Paper packet 1 ounce foot Powder, web cotton Tourniquet, Carlisle Model First-aid dressing (Small) , Carlisle Model First-aid dressing (Large), Carlisle Model First-aid dressing (Small), Package four Inch Bandage, Injury burn set package ( two tubes) one Head dress medium size packet, Packet -6 Iodine swabs, Packet -6 Iodine swabs. all items fit neatly into the tin. The tin lid opens and closes freely.

U.S WW2 Bronze Star Medal U.S WW2 Bronze Star Medal Original full size medal

U.S WWI Winchester Firearms War Worker Badge Die struck Bronze. Munition Workers Badge. Brooch pin reverse and officially numbered.

U.S / GB Navy 20mm Phalanx Round U.S / GB Navy 20mm Phalanx Round in clip section. The Phalanx CIWS (SEE-wiz) is an automated gun-based close-in weapon system to defend military watercraft automatically against incoming threats such as aircraft, missiles, and small boats. It was designed and manufactured by the General Dynamics Corporation, Pomona Division,later a part of Raytheon. Consisting of a radar-guided 20 mm (0.8 in) Vulcan cannon mounted on a swiveling base, the Phalanx has been used by the United States Navy and the naval forces of 15 other countries. The U.S. Navy deploys it on every class of surface combat ship, except the Zumwalt-class destroyer and San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock.Other users include the British Royal Navy, the Royal Australian Navy, the Royal New Zealand Navy, the Royal Canadian Navy, and the U.S. Coast Guard. INERT

U.S 1884 Silver Dollar (Morgan Dollar)

U.S 1950\'s Early AR-10 Armalite \"Waffle\" Magazine U.S 1950\'s Early AR-10 Armalite \"Waffle\" Magazine. The base marked \" Armalite Patent Pending\"

U.S 1967 10x 50 Cal. Dummy Cartridges in Box U.S 1967 dated box containing 10x 50 Cal. Dummy Cartridges. The box with storage and age wear. There is some oxidization to the anodised cartridges. INERT

U.S Air Force Cross U.S Air Force Cross . Nice early strike c.1960\'s-1970\'s. Original full size medal The Air Force Cross (AFC) is the United States Air Force and United States Space Force\'s second highest military decoration for airmen and guardians who distinguish themselves with extraordinary heroism in combat with an armed enemy force.The medal is awarded to any person, while serving in any capacity with the Air Force or Space Force, who distinguish themselves by extraordinary heroism, not justifying the award of a Medal of Honour.

U.S Army Good Conduct Medal Bronze with clasp U.S Army Good Conduct Medal Bronze with clasp ( second award). The Army Good Conduct Medal was established by Executive Order 8809, dated 28 June 1941, and authorized the award for soldiers completing three years active service after that date. The criteria were amended by Executive Order 9323, dated 31 March 1943, to authorize the award for enlisted soldiers having three years of service after 27 August 1940 or one year of service after 7 December 1941 while the United States is at war.

U.s First Aid

U.S M-1 Carbine Magazine Single M-1 Carbine Magazine in a post WW2 twin magazine carrier.

U.S M16 Bi-Pod and Cary Case U.S M16 Bi-Pod and Cary Case. The case with no contents other than the bi-pod only. The case with U.S stamp only. no other markings.

U.S M1910 Army HATCHET / AXE and CARRIER WW2 - Korea period U.S M1910 Army HATCHET / AXE and CARRIER. The axe dated 1942. M1944 style carrier.

U.S Pennsylvania National Guard, Mexican Border Service (1916/1917) Medal U.S Pennsylvania National Guard, Mexican Border Service (1916/1917) Medal. The medal recognizes those military service members who were assigned to the U.S.-Mexico border at the period of time when the United States was on the verge of all-out war with Mexico. While US Army forces had moved past the border and into Mexico, the mission of the national guard units was to protect towns and ranches on the US side of the border from any attacks. Many states that participated issued this type of medal to members of their national guard who participated in the Mexican Border Service in 1916/1917. Later, many of these units were re-organized and deployed overseas for the war in Europe This medal retains its original ribbon and pin. It is still wrapped along with its original ribbon bar in paper wrapping and comes with its original cardboard box of issue. Officially numbered along the rim. Execellent mint example.

U.S Senior Pilot Wings- Antaya GI 1/20 Silver Filled Clutch grip reverse.

U.S WW2 Coca-Cola Bottle 1944 dated U.S WW2 Used Coca-Cola Bottle. 1944 dated. Clear glass. no cap.

U.S WW2 Airborne Officers Side Cap U.S WW2 Airborne Officers Side Cap Chocolate brown wool elastique fabric wool with officers black and gold piping to the edges as well as a silver coloured 1stLt bar with brooch pin reverse which doesn’t appear to have any maker markings to the rear.The interior is lined with rayon and features a leather sweatband. The opposite side of the cap features a ParaGlider Cloth Badge with WW2 period green edging. Size 7 3/8 on inside label . The cap is in very good condition for its age and displays well as can be seen in the photographs.

U.S WW2 Army Good Conduct Medal Original full size medal with matching ribbon bar.

U.S WW2 Army Officers Service Dress Visor Cap An extremely nice example in excellent condition. Light brown leather chinstrap and leather peak. Brown wool body and retains a great shape. Good leather sweatband and interior, maker marked. Gilt side buttons and WW2 era officer’s gilt cap badge.

U.S WW2 Bronze Star in Packet Of Issue U.S WW2 Bronze Star in Packet Of Issue. Original WWII bronze star with original wrap and white box. Metal star with bronze finish and hanger device for wear on the uniform. remains in good condition with some wear to the flaps of the package.

U.S WW2 M1916 Holster for 1911 .45 Automatic 1942 Dated. U.S WW2 M1916 Holster for 1911 .45 Automatic 1942 Dated. The holster is in great shape, with only light staining, and retains its original russet leather color, having never had oil applied which would darken the leather. The reverse is maker marked \"Sears 1942\".

U.S WW2 Medical

U.S WW2 Purple Heart in Case of Issue An exceptionally good condition Purple Hear Medal with an equally good condition case of issue complete with ribbon bar and miniature enamel lapel badge.

U.S WW2 USAAF Sterling Silver Air Gunners Wings Brooch pin and rolling catch reverse marked \" Sterling\" .

U.S WW2 USAAFBomber Crew M-3 Flak Helmet U.S WW2 USAAF Bomber Crew M-3 Flak Helmet. U.S. Army Air Forces WWII issue M3 Flak Helmet! World War Two American bomber crews in the skies over Europe needed something more than their leather flying helmets to provide them with shrapnel injuries, however it took a surprisingly long time for a new helmet to be developed and deployed to meet that need. Not until December of 1943 did the M3 reach the ETO, it was the first of three versions of the American flak helmet. One of the most notable aspects of the M3 is its M1 profile; it\'s like the steel pot, but with hinged armored ear cups that were used to accommodate the headsets worn by the aircrews. These were then secured with a canvas chin strap, which also had a snap in it, for quick removal if needed. This example is offered in good, solid, original condition, complete with the suspension liner, chinstrap and only one of the original felt cushions on the inside of the ear cup has come loose but is present and could be easily glued back into position. The exterior anti freezing paint is intact and complete. Chinstrap is intact and complete. There is faint traces of some writing to the front of the pot but almost illegible. Overall, an excellent example.

U.S. Silver Star - Modern issue U.S. Silver Star - Modern issue. Still in original plastic packet. Original full size medal.

U.S. WW2 Army M43 Jacket A near unissued example in green olive drab green cotton. 1945 dated. Has all labels. No damage. Perfect condition.

U.S. WW2 Vintage Ray Ban Aviator Sun Glasses The classic c.WW2 pattern aviator glass. A must have item to accompany a great USAAF crusher cap. Very good condition. Minimal scratches and no crack to the lenses.

U.S. WWI Model 1917 Bolo Knife by PLUME with Canvas Scabbard - dated 1918 U.S. WWI Model 1917 Bolo Knife by PLUME with Canvas Scabbard - dated 1918.. The bolo pattern blade with scuffing and light tone. It is marked \"U.S M.O 1917 CT\" and PLUME St. Louis 1918. the original wood grips are in good condition. Comes with its canvas covered scabbard by \"Brauer bros. and dated 1918\". Overall a good example.

UN Korea Medal - Unnamed United National Korea Medal - Unnamed as issued to British recipients. Original full size medal.

Uniforms and Equipment of the British Soldier in WW1 Chambers H/C D/J 2005. 318 pages. A used second hand edition with some wear to the dust jacket.

Uniforms of the Waffen SS Vol 1 Beaver H/C D/J 2002 208 pages A Used second hand edition with some minor wear

Unknown Japanese Bronze Bust Japanese Bronze Bust A well made hollow cast bronze bust of to me an unknown figure of history. Its possibly not that old as there appears to be a copyright symbol on the reverse along with some Japanese characters that would obviously explain a lot more as to who this individual is. Nevertheless a great desk piece. Approx size 280mm high 240mm wide.

US c.WW2 Purple Heart in case of issue A fine original example in case, complete with enamel lapel badge and ribbon bar. The medal not named or numbered.

US WW2 Army Air Forces Type B-4 Mae West Life Preserver. Vest is soft and flexible Complete with straps and both black self-inflation tubes with intact caps on the CO2 cylinders Iconic horseshoe style, used by Pilots and Air Crews of both the US and also worn by RAAF aircrew in the Pacific theater during WWII. The date on this example is no longer visible and had worn off. Overall soiling and age.

US WW2 Bronze Star and Packet Wartime issue. Original full size medal with wadded paper wrapping and card box of issue.

US WW2 M1917A1 “Kelly” Helmet US Original WW2 M1917A1 “Kelly” Helmet. A very good condition WWII Helmet. The helmet is complete with the original liner, chin strap and original olive drab painted finish. The M1917A1 helmet was a transitional helmet used during the early years of WWII prior to the introduction of the more common M1 Helmet. It was basically a M1917 helmet shell, as used during WWI, with and improved liner and chin strap assembly. These helmets were widely used by the US Army Troops that occupied the Pacific Islands before and the Pearl Harbor Attack. They were also used by the USMC in the early Island Campaigns of 1942 & 1943.

US WW2 Original Safe Conduct Pass Original US safe conduct pass for surrendering German troops. Double sided. Approx 210 mm x 140 mm.

Victorian or Edwardian Period Household State Fanfare Trumpet A good Victorian or Edwardian Period Household State Fanfare Trumpet. Originally nickelled plated over brass, now with very heavy age tone and wear. Marker market \"Barrett\". The mouth piece with a \"\" Broad arrow. Approx 70cm long.

Victorian Period Hand Held Avery Gold Scales A really nice set with copper pans and steel chains and balance bar. all housed in it is original \"W &T Avery\" wooden storage box. This with the original paper brand label on the inside if the lid. Nice gold mining period display item.

Victorian Period Hand Held Gold Scales A nice set with copper pans and steel chain and pivot swing. Some accompanying weights of various size. all kept in an old replacement box made from a cigar box. Nice Gold mining period display item.

Victorian Pre-Fed Large Studio Photograph of Colonel Richard Heath. Victorian Pre-Federation Original Large Studio Photograph of Colonel Richard Heath. By Sears Studios Melbourne. c 1884 Fantastic display of uniform and accoutrements including busby and the wearing of the Volunteer Officers Decoration and the Victoria Volunteer Long Some hand writing on the reverse with relevant information concerning a church being built by Heath that was never completed. His obituary reads : Lt-Colonel Richard Heath, who died at North Melbourne last was in his 80th year, was a colonist of 60 years. He was a keen yachtsman, and known as the father of the Royal Yacht Club. He prominent in the volunteer corps, and at the end of long service he was promoted to the rank of Lieut-Colonel. Approx : 200 x 140mm the card backing 250 x 200 mm

Victorian Rifle Association 1921 Kings Fifty Sleeve Badge Heavily padded and embroidered

Victorian Rifle Association 1950 Kings Thirty Sleeve Badge Heavily padded bullion embroidered.

Victory Patch

Vietnam Era US Army M79 6-pocket Cloth Bandolier for 40mm Grenades with Shell Cases The green cotton bandolier is without any markings. The empty shell cases are all dated 1973-1975 , and all are all INERT.

Vietnam Medal- Rare Unnamed Example Original full size medal. Not Name errased but totally unnamed. Ideal gap filler in a group. near impossible to find unnamed.

Vietnam War Australian Military Forces Pocketbook- South Vietnam Small pocket Pam. 72 pages. Some soiling and watermarks to the reverse

Vietnam War M57 Claymore Firing Device \"Clacker\" (1972 dated) Vietnam War M57 Claymore Firing Device \"Clacker\" (1972 dated).

Vietnam War Period Army Officers Rank Epaulettes Hard boards for jungle greens. Aluminum anodized pips for Captain, Royal Australian Regiment. Matching pair.

Vietnam War Safe Conduct Pass VIETNAM War Safe Conduct Pass for Surrendering Nth Vietnamese troops. to be honored by all South Vietnamese Government troops and Allied Forces. Approx 150 mm x 70 mm.

Vintage Balkan Sobraine Cigarette Tin Very nice condition.

Volunteer Lapel Badge

Volunteer Medal

Volunteer Officers Decoration (VR) Unnamed. Sterling silver hallmark reverse.

War Department Field Glasses

Weapons and Field Gear of the Nth Vietnam Army and Vet Cong Emerging. H/C. D/J. 1998 160 pages A good condition used second hand edition.

Web Equipment Tin No. 103 Pickering’s Web Equipment Renovator No. 103 Khaki Green (Light) The “Blanco” brand name now absent and replaced with the company name instead. This was the Army’s official “Renovator Web Equipment” introduced at the end of 1954 (part of the four approved khaki-green shades of KG3, 61, 97 and 103) and was supplied exclusively through the NAAFI.

Wehrmacht Reversible Parker

Western Australia Mother Badge

WW1 \"Eastern Front\" Commercial Picture Frame (Gallipoli) WW1 \"Eastern Front\" Commercial Picture Frame (Gallipoli). A very nice original WW1 British Eastern Front theme \"Service Frame\". The frame is of heavy cast shelter metal and looks to be in lovely condition with a map of the Eastern front along with aircraft and ships and also features Gallipoli and Palestine. The rear again looks good and is in nice order with nice markings and registration number, these were produced of various areas during WW1. It measures 7 inches x 7 ¼ inches. The rear would have originally have had a simple card backing to hold the photograph in place, this has long since gone but the slots/hooks to hold it are in place so a piece of card could easily be cut and used for this purpose.

WW1 \"Tiptaft\" Made Rising Sun Collar Badge Maker marked reverse with two lugs. Collar size badge.

WW1 13th Light Horse Regiment Dancing Devil) Hat Badge Unofficial AIF (1912-18 period) Hat Badge. 2 x lug reverse.

WW1 1914 Iron Cross / Long Service Pair A lovely court mounted pair. 1914 Iron Cross 2nd Class and Prussian 15 Year Long Service Medal.

WW1 1914 Iron Cross 1st Class with Original Award Document A post war back dated issue award document awarded in 1925. Infantry Regiment 395. The Iron Cross 1st class, a nice convex example but sadly missing the pin on the reverse. These were in a frame when I purchased these and was to my surprise when I pulled them out ( after dropping the glass frame) that the pin and “C” catch was missing. Saying that they would look great back in a frame. The 9th Reserve Division began the war on the Western Front. It was part of the Fifth Army and pursued the Allies during the Great Retreat to the Woëvre region. It then participated in the Race to the Sea, seeing action in Flanders. It returned to the Woëvre region in December 1914, where it remained until early 1916. In 1916, it fought in the Battle of Verdun until June, and then went to the Champagne region to recover. It then saw action in the later phases of the Battle of the Somme. It remained in the Somme region and fought in the Battle of Arras in early 1917, the Battle of Passchendaele in Autumn 1917, and the tank battle at Cambrai in November 1917. In 1918, it saw action in the German spring offensive, including the Battle of Picardy. It remained in the line in the northern part of the Western Front until war\'s end. Allied intelligence noted that the division fought well in the battles of 1917, and rated the division as second class in 1918.12 Order of battle on mobilization The order of battle of the 9th Reserve Division on mobilization was as follows:3 17.Reserve-Infanterie-Brigade Reserve-Infanterie-Regiment Nr. 6 Reserve-Infanterie-Regiment Nr. 7 19.Reserve-Infanterie-Brigade Reserve-Infanterie-Regiment Nr. 19 Reserve-Jäger-Bataillon Nr. 5 Reserve-Dragoner-Regiment Nr. 3 Reserve-Feldartillerie-Regiment Nr. 9 4.Kompanie/Niederschlesisches Pionier-Bataillon Nr. 5 Order of battle on March 28, 1918 The 9th Reserve Division was triangularized in March 1915 and reorganized again during the Battle of Verdun in April 1916. Over the course of the war, other changes took place, including the formation of the artillery and signals commands. The order of battle on February 25, 1918, was as follows:4 18. Reserve-Infanterie-Brigade Reserve-Infanterie-Regiment Nr. 6 Reserve-Infanterie-Regiment Nr. 19 Infanterie-Regiment Nr. 395 3.Eskadron/Reserve-Dragoner-Regiment Nr. 3 Artillerie-Kommandeur 97 Reserve-Feldartillerie-Regiment Nr. 9 Fußartillerie-Bataillon Nr. 29 Stab Pionier-Bataillon Nr. 309 4.Kompanie/Niederschlesisches Pionier-Bataillon Nr. 5 1. Reserve-Kompanie/Samländisches (Festungs-)Pionier-Bataillon Nr. 18 Minenwerfer-Kompanie Nr. 209 Divisions-Nachrichten-Kommandeur 409

WW1 1914 Princess Mary Gift Tin WW1 1914 Princess Mary Gift Tin. A lovely original example with most of its gilt finish remaining. No contents.

WW1 1914/15 Star Name Erased Original full size medal that has been name erased. Perfect gap filler in a group.

WW1 1915 Australian War Contingent Assocation Chocolate Tin WW1 1915 Australian War Contingent Assocation Chocolate Tin. Australian War Contingent Association Christmas gift tin with original chocolate contents. The rectangular gift tin is made of lacquered tin-plate and has a hinged lid printed in black with the Australian coat of arms in the centre and \'1915.\' on either side. Beneath this are the words \'TO THE AUSTRALIAN EXPEDITIONARY FORCE FROM THE AUSTRALIAN WAR CONTINGENT ASSOCIATION, LONDON. \"A HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ONE AND ALL.\"\'. No contents but once contained Fry’s Chocolate.

WW1 27th Bn Colour Patch Lapel Badge 27th Australian Infantry Battalion. Painted enamel on brass. Pin reverse.

WW1 ACF 1918 “Our Fighting Men” Lapel Badge Gilt and enamel. Brooch pin reverse The Australian Comforts Fund was formed on 24 August 1916 from the amalgamation of state based organizations, which had been active since the beginning of World War I, raising money for food and other supplies to send to troops.

WW1 Australian 1916 Dated Pattern 1907 Lithgow Bayonet A very good example made by Lithgow and dated 1916. Has great original wooden grips and working locking stud, complete with 3rd Military District ( Victoria) markings to both the bayonet cross guard and the throat of the scabbard.

WW1 Australian Light Horse Slouch Hat A very rare , original example. Khaki fur felt in a classic field mouse brown. This example with double Puggaree, the first an unfolded khaki wool one with some moth nips. Over this is the second one a Three fold khaki cotton puggaree. It’s not uncommon to see a double puggaree but the reason why is unclear. A very nicely shaped emu plume is attached. The original leather sweatband has unfortunately come out and is not included. There is two post war applied hand written names on the inside. Textbook colour, construction to being a WW1 period made hat. Has a British made Rising Sun hat badge with slider reverse fixed to the left side brim. Missing the brim hook and eye side fastening so the slider from the hat badge is used to secure the brim upright and thus sliding into the Puggaree. Obvious wear and soiling consummate with age. Overall in spite of not having a dated liner it makes up for in shape and character. A beautiful worn example. The panicle item of most WW1 collections in this country and abroad.

WW1 Australian Silver War Badge - Medically Discharged Sterling silver. “A” Australian prefix number. Brooch pin reverse.

WW1 Bavarian WW1 King Ludwig Cross (1916) WW1 King Ludwig Cross (1916) Ludwigskreuz. Awarded for voluntary work at home for the troops, or for welfare work. Bronze straight armed cross pattee with slightly convex ends to arms. The central medallion is oval. The overse shows the head of Ludwig III. The reverse bears the date of the institution of the Cross \'7.1.16\' on a background of Bavarian lozenges. Mounted on a Bavarian style padded detachable ribbon bar.

WW1 Belgium Commemorative Medal1914–1918 WW1 Belgium Commemorative Medal1914–1918 The Silver bar bar denoting a year at the frontand red enamelled cross for each wound received in combat Original full size medal.

WW1 Belgium Volunteer Combatant\'s Medal 1914–1918 The Volunteer Combatant\'s Medal 1914–1918 (French: Médaille du Combattant Volontaire 1914–18, Dutch: Medaille van de Vrijwillige Strijder 1914–1918) was a Belgian wartime service medal established by royal decree on 17 June 1930 and awarded to Belgian citizens and foreign nationals who voluntarily enlisted for service in the Belgian Armed Forces during World War I.

WW1 Belgium Yser Cross The Yser Cross was issued as a replacement to the earlier Yser Medal upon application and payment of a fee, consequently, relatively few were issued as few veterans wanted to trade in their medal, and even fewer wanted to pay the fee. On the 16th October 1914 the German III reserve corps began attacking the Belgian outposts east of the Yser. These were the opening moves of a concerted effort by the Germans to break through and turn the northern flank of the allied front held by the Belgian army - which was positioned from the coast at Nieuport to Ypres via Dixmude, along the line of the Yser canal. Bitter fighting ensued along the whole front for many days but the Belgians led by their King Albert held their ground -at a cost - 60,000 men became casualties, one third their strength. This medal commemorates the Belgian \"Battle of the Yser.\" The Medal was instituted on the 18th October 1918 for award to those who had fought along the Yser river between 17th - 31st October 1914. The medal could be awarded posthumously, and to Allied soldiers who would qualify under the same conditions as the Belgians. A decree of 5th February 1934 gave the medal the new title of \"Yser Cross\" and a further decree of 22 August 1934 instituted the new design.

WW1 British ‘Lusitania Medallion in case of issue WW1 British ‘Lusitania Medallion in case of issue. Description (obverse and reverse designs): ): \'DER GROSSDAMPFER = = LUSITANIA = DURCH EIN DEUTSCHES TAUCHBOOT VERSENKT 5.MAY 1915\' (embossed in 5 lines) Component parts: Medal in original cardboard presentation box ( stained inside). The outside of the box lid has an illustration of the liner steaming from left to right, below which, within a panel are 6 lines of text – \'R.M.S.LUSITANIA: CUNARD LINE. 32000 TONS: SUNK ON HER RETURN JOURNEY FROM THE UNITED STATES BY A GERMAN SUBMARINE MAY 7TH.1915\'. The inside of the lid bears 16 lines of text – The Lusitania (German) Medal. An exact replica of the medal which was designed in Germany and distributed to commemorate the sinking of the Lusitania by a German submarine on May 7th, 1915. She had on board at the time 1,951 passengers and crew, of whom 1,198 perished. Accompanying the medallion and presentation box is an explanatory leaflet, illustrated, bearing the following text – \'A German Naval Victory: with joyful pride we contemplate this latest deed of our navy...\' Kölnische Volkszeitung, 10th May, 1915. On the obverse, under the legend \'No Contraband\' (Keine Bannware), there is an image of the Lusitania sinking. On the reverse, under the legend \'Business above all\' (Geschäft über alles), the figure of Death sits at the booking office of the Cunard Line and gives out tickets to passengers, who refuse to attend to the warnings against submarines given by a German. The card board box, covered in bookcloth style paper, with paper labels adhered to outer and inner parts of the lid. Textile covered board interior, with an inset to hold the medallion in place ( stained) Separate explanatory leaflet, ( this with damage to top edge and staining. placed on top of the medallion. First World War British copy of the German first issue \'Lusitania Medallion\' by Karl Goetz. The confusing date error on the original German work was seized upon by the British and exploited for propaganda purposes, the intention being to demonstrate that the sinking was cynically pre-planned. Some 300,000 British copies were made on the instructions of Captain Reginald Hall RN, Director of Naval Intelligence. The financial outlay for the production of many of these was covered by Mr Gordon Selfridge, the department store owner, at a cost of several thousand pounds to himself. The British copy may be identified by its cruder finish, while the date in the obverse exergue reads \'5.MAY 1915\' and not \'5.MAI 1915\'. The umlauts are also missing from the reverse text, see also notes to MED 937. Proceeds from the sales of the British version were directed to St Dunstan\'s Blinded Soldiers and Sailors Hostel.

WW1 British 4.5 Inch Howitzer Case 1918 Dated INERT

WW1 British Ball Grenade Souvenir Ash Tray WW1 British Ball Grenade Souvenir Ash Tray. An original No. 15 Ball Grenade ( no fuze). fitted to a purpose cast iron ash tray. The tray with inlaid cast wording around the edge : British Ball Grenade \". INERT The No. 15 ball grenade, also called the cricket ball grenade, was a grenade used by the British during World War I. The No. 15 was a time-fused grenade. It was internally fragmented and incorporated a cast-iron body. To light the grenade, the user had to remove a covering that was on the fuse, then strike an external Brock matchhead igniter against the fuse. There were two types of fuses available; the five-second and the nine-second. The former was intended for throwing, while the latter was intended for catapults. The No. 15 was one of the interim grenades created because of the problems associated with the No. 1 grenade.Unlike the others, the No. 15 had been created specifically for the Middle Eastern theatre of World War I, mostly for the fighting in the Dardanelles. While crude, the No. 15 did well in the Dardanelles. In addition, it could easily be mass-produced; in September 1915, more than 200,000 No. 15s were created per week. However, there were a few problems; the explosive charge was too large, which created smaller-than-expected fragmentation when the grenade exploded. In addition, it was considered too large because of its 3-inch (76 mm) circumference. These problems were remedied with the No. 16 \"oval grenade\".

WW1 British Battye Hand Grenade. At the outset of World War I the British army did not have a standard grenade in its arsenals. While rudimentary grenades were being made and deployed early in the war, they were dangerous to users and those around them, and there was no uniformity. The Battye grenade allowed universal training and industrial production of the weapon. Hundreds of thousands were manufactured until the Battye grenade was replaced with the Mills bomb No. 5 in 1915. The Battye grenade was designed by British Army Major B C Battye, serving with the Indian Corps at the end of 1914. This simple fragmentation grenade was designed by Major Battye in 1915. It was filled with ammonal high explosive, sealed with a wooden plug with a wick for igniting. In late 1915 it was banned from use by the British army due to numerous accidents making these surviving examples that much rarer.while these are available in Europe they seldom turn up in Australia. INERT. Not available for export.

WW1 British Cogswell & Harrison 1916 Dated Brass Very Flare Pistol WW1 British Cogswell & Harrison 1916 Dated Brass Mk III Very Flare Pistol. A nice Great War-produced example of the English military Mark III* flare pistol, as issued and used during the last part of World War I. This particular pistol was upgraded to III* during the interwar period, when it was still in service, and was still in use during WWII. The Mark III signal pistol was adopted in 1911, as an improved version of the earlier Mark II pistol, which had been adopted in 1905. Like the previous Mk II pistol, it was a brass flare gun with a tilt-down, break open loading mechanism and a single action lockwork. Although the Mark III remained in production through the end of World War I, it had in fact been superseded by the Number 1 and Number 2 signal pistols which were manufactured from steel instead of brass. These patterns were adopted in 1915 and utilized many of the same parts as the Webley Mark VI service revolver. During the production of the Mk III signal pistol, at least five companies including WW Greener, Wolseley (Sheep Shearing Co.), Chubb (very rare – only 500 contracted for), Cogswell & Harrison and Webley & Scott. Working order. Controlled Weapon 18years and over No lic Req Victoria

WW1 British Long Handled Wire Cutters WW1 British Army Long handled Barbed Wire cutters. British Manufacture. Length 20 inches. Not dated.

WW1 British Propaganda “Culture” Iron Cross A cross pattée, crudely cast in iron in the form of a German Iron Cross, with a small supension ring at the tip of the upper vertical arm text: \'FOR\' (upper vertical arm) & \' KULTUR\' (horizontal arms). A British First World War anti-German propaganda medal exploiting the German Army\'s excesses, committed in Belgian and French towns and cities on or near the Western Front, between August and October 1914. Jones and Howell (in \'Popular Arts of the First World War\') describe this item as one of a series of \'joke Iron Crosses made in Britain bearing the names of Belgian towns bombarded by the Germans\'. The legend \'FOR KULTUR\' is a scornful pun on \'the Kaiser\'s claim to be spreading culture\'.

WW1 British War Medal - Name Errased Original full size medal, nicely name erased. Perfect gap filler to a group.

WW1 British War Medal - Named Erased Original full size medal, nicely name erased. Perfect gap filler to a group.

WW1 Brodie Mk1 Helmet WW1 Brodie Mk1 Helmet. A very well preserved example with all of its original khaki green painted finish. Original and fully complete liner and chinstrap. 7.5 million \"Brodie\" helmets were manufactured, designated \"Helmet, Steel, MkI\" This example is the more common pattern which is identified by the rim and the rubber donut that was mounted underneath the felt crown, these modifications were implemented from around June 1917 together with a slightly improved liner material or artificial leather for the headband.

WW1 Brunswick Group of Three

WW1 Cased Prussian Red Cross Medal of Merit Wartim zinc metal issue. The medal is attached to a small lapel bow perhaps indicating a ladies issueAn original pice of ribbon Comes with its small red leatherette fitted case of issue.

WW1 Commercial Pattern Souvenir Match box holder. A well known and attractive item. This commercially produced pattern is in sheet brass ( presumably Shell brass) match box holder. The obverse with a pressed inmate of a German pickelhaube.

WW1 Court Mounted Hindenburg Cross WW1 Court Mounted Hindenburg Cross without swords. 1914-1918. Maker Marked on the reverse.

WW1 Distinguished Service Order (GVR) Gilt and enamels. Has original top bar. The reverse central disc with the Royal cypher is loose and moves around but does not come out of the socket. Otherwise a nice clean bright example. Original full size medal. The case is a later made post war example and the medal fits into this well.

WW1 Enamelled Ribbon Bar with Unofficial Victory Medal Ribbon WW1 Enamelled Ribbon Bar with Unofficial Victory Medal Ribbon Enamel on brass with brooch pin reverse. The unofficial Victory Medal ribbon of 1919. This ribbon, made up of many coloured stripes is an unofficial ribbon for the Victory Medal from early-mid 1919. In January 1919 some of the Allied nations suggested that there should be a single medal created for all allied and associated countries, so that there would be no need for the exchange of commemorative medals between the victorious nations.In March 1919 a conference of Allied and Associated Powers met to discuss medals and the first question they looked at was the idea for an “Inter-Allied Medal”. After much debate, the result was the Victory Medal (so called because they wanted a name that the Germans and their allies could not use). The new medal was to have the same ribbon, regardless of country and an image representing victory on the obverse. Before the official ribbon was approved a number of commercial companies created their own versions of what they thought the Victory Medal ribbon could look like. These unofficial ribbons often combined the flags, or colours from the flags of many of the victorious nations.

WW1 Female Relatives Badge With Bar WW1 Female Relatives Badge With Bar. Sterling Silver and enamels. Badge and bar both officially numbered.

WW1 Fox Puttees - Long Military or Sportsman\'s WW1 Private Purchase Fox Puttees - Long. Military or Sportsman\'s Mouse grey-brown wool. Each with a small copper \"Fox\" tag and \"Made in England\" ink stamp.

WW1 France Criox De Guerre 1914-1918 WW1 France Criox De Guerre with bronze star. 1914-1918 Reverse. The Bronze star for those who were mentioned at the regiment, battalion or brigade level.

WW1 French Criox de Guerre 1914-1917 reverse. The ribbon adorned with a bronze star. Original full size medal.

WW1 French Criox de Guerre 1914-1916 reverse. Original full size medal with two bronze stars to the ribbon.

WW1 French Dardanelles Medal Original full size medal. The Dardanelles Medal was awarded to French participants if the Gallipoli Campaign of 1915 during the First World War. The French Expeditionary Force at Gallipoli numbered 42,000 men at its peak of whom approximately 15,000 were killed.

WW1 German A Rare Belt Case for the Motor Transport Drivers Goggles Brown fiber case with belt p Loop. These were also used by the German Flying Corps. Case only, no goggles.

WW1 German M98/05 Sawback Bayonet 1917 WW1 German M98/05 Sawback Bayonet. a good clean example of the so called sawbuck \"Butcher Bayonet\". Dark toned blade with Mauser makers mark and dated 1917 with Prussian Army acceptance stamp. Good light coloured clean wood grips. Working locking stud. Comes with its all steel scabbard, this with a few dents and the small screw holding the mouth to the scabbard is missing. Otherwise it fits well to the bayonet.

WW1 German Model 1915 Disc Hand Grenade WW1 imperial German M15 \'Discushandgranate\' often referred to as the turtle or oyster grenade by allied troops. All original parts including the pin & ring it is in good solid condition, some overall pitting but no holes, it displays well. INERT Sorry Australia sales only.

WW1 German Photo Postcard

WW1 German Photo Postcard

WW1 German Photograph - China Station

WW1 German Sanke Postcard Oberleutnant Dr Bruno Sieverts Postcard size.

WW1 German Souvenir Cigarette Case A great looking example of a commercially produced souvenir cigarette case. Produced in pressed sheet brass. The obverse features a large Prussian eagle atop a trophy of arms. The reverse is plain. The mechanism opens and closes perfectly. Approximately mm x mm.

WW1 German Wartime Produced Prussian Infantry Officers Pickelhaube. WW1 German Wartime Produced Prussian Infantry Officers Pickelhaube. WW1 German Wartime Produced Officers Pickelhaube. A good shaped example of a wartime production officers pickelhaube for the state of Prussia. The helmet retains the original officers Prussian helmet plate which retains a lotl of its original gilt finish. Gilt rear spine , officers detachable spike and spike base securing stars. The scaled chinstraps, spike base and front peak mount are all made from the later zinc metal and the original gilt wash finish has worn away leaving the base metal exposed, this is often the case with wartime produced helmets. the officer Reichs and Prussian state cockades still present. Helmet retains the original officers tan leather sweatband and artificial silk lining to the interior. Whilst the body is in a good original shape there is some damage to the rear peak where the stitching has come away to 50%. There is also some significant damage to the rear right hand side of the body with a large crack. Both must be mentioned of course but could certainly be overlooked when on display. Overall a very good example of an original wartime produced helmet.

WW1 Germany water cooling tank for MG08, MG08/15 machine guns WW1 Germany water cooling tank for MG08, MG08/15 machine guns. A rare fully camouflage painted example c.1917/1918 This rare example retains nearly all of its original camouflage paint and numbers on the side. Surely impossible to upgrade from this example.

WW1 HMAS Sydney /Emden Souvenir Ashtray WW1 HMAS Sydney /Emden Souvenir Ashtray A scallop-edged brass souvenir ashtray, made to commemorate the destruction of the German cruiser SMS Emden by HMAS Sydney in 1914. The outside scalloped rim of the ashtray features three cigarette rests, under which are three leg supports. The outside polished edge of each of the legs is engraved in turn, \'HMAS SYDNEY, SANK EMDEN, 1914\'. It is thought that the ashtray was made from melted-down salvage from the Emden. Following the destruction of SMS Emden, a number of souvenir items were produced from items recovered from her wreckage, including these ashtrays.

WW1 Hungarian Commemorative War Medal 1914-18 WW1 Hungarian Commemorative War Medal 1914-18 Original full size medal on Austrian style triangular mount.

WW1 Imperial German S84/98 Sawback Bayonet A rare sawback version of the S84/98 bayonet as issued to pioneers and NCO’s. It retains its original wood grips in VGC. The blade and other metal parts retaining much of the original bluing. The blade is maker marked Gottlieb Hammersfahr. There is no date on the back strap. There is imperial proof marks to the pommel , back strap and scabbard. Working locking stud. Comes with its all steel scabbard. A particularly good condition example.

WW1 Large Sergt-Major Rank Crown An over sized heavily padded worsted Kings crown on khaki wool.

WW1 Map

WW1 Marine Black Wound Badge

WW1 Military Medal Group of three to Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry Military Medal (GVR) impressed (267542 PTE A WORLING 1/ OXF &BUCKS L.I), British War and Victory medals both impressed (1312 PTE A WORLING HUNTS CYC.BN.). All loose. All original full size medals. All correctly impressed.

WW1 Military Medal GVR - Rare Unnamed Example WW1 Military Medal GVR - Rare Unnamed Example: Military Medal (M.M) (GVR) Rare unnamed example as awarded to Foreign Recipients. Original full size medal. All originally unnamed , not name erased.

WW1 Mk II Garland Grenade A extremely rare item of WW1 ordnance. Remains of a Mk II Garland mortar grenade. It consists of the cast iron case of the grenade, similar in shape to a mushroom The Garland grenade was generally used with the Garland trench mortar at Gallipoli, although it could be thrown. The grenade consisted of this metal case with a brass top containing the percussion cap. The explosive, three ounces of gelignite, were contained in a sliding zinc cylinder which also contained the detonator and hollow firing pin. The rear of the grenade was made form a shaped wooden block with a recess for a streamer or tail and a metal base plate. Upon firing the wooden block would come away and the streamers would fall out. The grenade would land head first and the pin would hit the percussion cap, igniting the detonator, causing the grenade to explode. These grenade were partially used on Gallipoli. The Garland grenade was a grenade and trench mortar bomb developed and used by British Empire forces in the First World War. It was invented by the metallurgist Herbert Garland at the Cairo Citadel, and more than 174,000 were issued to the Mediterranean Expeditionary Force. The grenade was also used during the Arab Revolt. The Mark I grenade was relatively primitive, being formed of an explosive-filled food tin with a fuse that was lit with a match. The Mark II version was made of cast iron and could be fired from the Garland Trench Mortar. The Garland grenade was invented by Herbert Garland, a pre-war metallurgist who was Superintendent of the Explosives Laboratory and Magazines at Cairo Citadel. Garland developed the grenades during the first year of the First World War (1914-1918); some 174,000 would be produced and issued to the Mediterranean Expeditionary Force. They were also used by T. E. Lawrence\'s Arab Revolt forces in their attacks on the Hejaz Railway. Garland served with Lawrence in Arabia as an explosives expert and was responsible for much of the damage caused to the Ottoman railway system. The Mark II version of the Garland grenade was typically used in conjunction with the Garland Trench Mortar (or \"howitzer\"), though it could also be thrown by hand. The Mark II grenade was housed in a mushroom-shaped, cast-iron case. When shipped a plug prevented the detonator, housed in a moving zinc tube, from activating. Upon arrival at the battlefield, the plug was removed and replaced with a bronze screw-threaded pin. The pin would be unscrewed to free the detonator and screwed into the nose of the grenade where it acted as a firing pin. When the grenade struck the ground, nose first, the detonator tube would impact on the firing pin. This would trigger the fuse to detonate 3 ounces (85 g) of gelignite within the zinc tube, fragmenting the case to act as shrapnel. To improve the likelihood the grenade landed nose first, a cloth streamer was fitted at the base within a wooden block that fell away once the grenade was in the air. This is the only example I have ever come across other than in museums. Inert. No export sales.

WW1 No. 20 Mk II Rifle Grenade (Cut Away Instructional) Original British WW1 No. 20 Mk II Rifle Grenade (Cut Away Instructional). The ringed steel body with a large section of one side cut away to reveal the internal workings. The rifle rod is pitted and fits perfectly to the brass mid section. the fuse cap dated 1916. INERT

WW1 NSW War Chest Lapel Badge A very attractive sterling silver annd enamel lapel badge. The reverse with brooch pin and marked Sterling Silver. During the First World War a vast array of benevolent societies and privately run patriotic funds and charities were formed to raise money from the public to help support Australia\'s allies and its soldiers. Patriotic leagues and societies organised many different fund raising efforts. One such organisation, the New South Wales War Chest, organised three button days on 30 June 1916, 28 September 1917 and 29 November 1918 raising over 350,000 pounds. The total amount of money raised through fundraising events in Australia over the course of the First World War is estimated at over 12 million pounds.

WW1 Officers Private Purchase Water Bottle A officer private purchase pattern . Flat back bottle made of silver plated brass and cover in a khaki Barathea wool cover. Captive stopper. Leather carry strap. Some holes to the Barathea cover on the flat reverse side.

WW1 Officers Trench/Cavalry Boots WW1 Private Purchase Officers Trench /Cavalry Boots. Country of actual original is unknown. All brown leather with leather soles. Half lace boots with laces and \"0\" style brass eyelets and having cavalry style top calf strap. No markings remaining. The soles with only some of the original hob nails remaining. Overall wear with use and age.

WW1 Pass to Collect General

WW1 Pattern 1903 50 Round Bandolier A good example worn by Artillery, Engineers and Service Corps. A h nice supple dark brown leather and complete with its small stay strap. Any marking this did have area long worn away and cannot distinguish British or Australian.

WW1 Pennsylvania National Guard Victory Medal Original Pennsylvania State WWI Service full size Victory Medal 28th National Guard Division on original sewn in Mounted Pin Back Ribbon. Complete with matching ribbon bar and card box of issue.

WW1 Period Military Cross (MC) in Case of Issue . - Unnamed An Original WW1 Period Military Cross (GVR) in Case of Issue . - Unnamed reverse. Original ribbon with silver mounting pin. Appealing age tone to the silver otherwise VGC. The hand made velvet lined case, grained leatherette finish with gold blocked King’s crown on lid. Light scuffing and age.

WW1 Period Royal Navy Midshipman’s Dirk and Waistbelt British or Australian Royal Navy Midshipman’s Dirk and Waistbelt. A Fair example of aFirst World War era Naval Midshipman’s dirk. The dirk features a gilded brass lion head and ornate back strap, with portepee ring and acorn quillion. The pebbled ray skin grip is typically in very good condition. The front langet is adorned with the naval anchor and wreath. The push button lock is present and is in working condition.The 45cm long blade features on both sides the acid etched design of laurel spray and ships anchor with the Royal Cypher of King George V. Maker marked by Wilkinson Pall mall London name to the riches. Overall condition is VGC with only small areas of stain to the blade. The scabbard is also in fine condition with an all black leather frame with the ornate brass upper chape with twin floating suspension rings and large style drag.There is a cream mark to the centre. The scabbard and dirk fit together with no issues. Overall a very fine piece that has been very well looked after. Overall length: 62 cm. Comes with a full dress black leather belt with brass kings crown Royal Navy officers buckle complete with both hanger straps attached to the dirk. The belt with some age and wear but no damage.

WW1 QF-18 Pounder Gun Dial Sight 19 Orignal WW1 QF-18 Pounder Gun Dial Sight. Khaki green painted. Marked \"Dial Sight\" \" No. 7 MKII\" \"R &J Beck\" Dated 1917. Optics are working. missing the rubber eye cap to the lease otherwise a great condition example.

WW1 Rare “ANZAC” Sweetheart Badge

WW1 Rare Hotchkiss Machine Gun Ammunition Leather Bandolier - Dated 1918 An almost unissued example in choice condition. The leather is in perfect condition. Maker marked Cole Bros and dated 1918 This bandolier would have been for the small stripper clips of ammunition for the Machine Gun as well as the various tools needed to keep the gun in action. This is actually a fantastic example of these rare bandoliers, you do not want to miss out on this opportunity. The Mle 1914 Hotchkiss machine gun chambered for the 8mm Lebel cartridge became the standard machine gun of the French Army during the latter half of World War I. It was manufactured by the French arms company Hotchkiss et Cie, which had been established in the 1860s by American industrialist Benjamin B. Hotchkiss. The gas-actuated Hotchkiss system was first formulated in 1893 by Odkolek von Ujezda and improved into its final form by Hotchkiss armament engineers, American Laurence Benét and his French assistant Henri Mercié. The Mle 1914 was the last version of a series of nearly identical Hotchkiss designs, following the Mle 1897, Mle 1900 and the Mle 1909. The Hotchkiss Mle 1914 became the French infantry standard in late 1917, replacing the unreliable St. Étienne Mle 1907. The American Expeditionary Forces (AEF) in France also purchased 7,000 Mle 1914 Hotchkiss machine guns in 8mm Lebel, and used them extensively at the front in 1917 and 1918. Hotchkiss heavy machine guns, some being of earlier types, were also used in combat by Japan, Chile, Mexico, Spain, Belgium, Brazil, and Poland. The Hotchkiss machine gun, a sturdy and reliable weapon, remained in active service with the French army until the early 1940s. By the end of 1918, 47,000 Hotchkiss machine guns had already been delivered to the French army alone. Including all international sales, the grand total of all Hotchkiss machine guns sold by the manufacturer in various calibers was well in excess of 100,000 units.

WW1 Rare Royal Flying Corps Chaplain Stole Insignia Embroidered silk and bullion on black silk with a calico backing. Approx 115 mm x 70mm.

WW1 Retained For Home Service Lapel Badge Australia Rare WW1 Retained For Home Service Lapel Badge. Choice example retaining nearly all of its original gilt finish. 2 x lugs to the reverse and officially numbered. These badges are rare. Volunteered for Active Service – Required for Home Service Badge – World War 1 (No. 3010) . The Volunteered For Active Service, Required for Home Service badge was sometimes issued by the Department of Defence to those who volunteered for active service but were withheld due to services required in Australia. Such badges were issued after people helping the war effort were subjected to criticism and personal attacks. They were wrongfully accused of showing disloyalty to their country because they were not seen wearing a military uniform.

WW1 Rising Sun and Rifle Sterling Silver Sweetheart Brooch Very attractive Sterling silver and enamel. The reverse hallmarked “Stg Sil”. With brooch pin.

WW1 Rising Sun Hat Badge Australian madeexample. Full size original hat badge. 2 x lug reverse.

WW1 Rising Sun Hat Badge Lovely sharp quality striking. UK made with slider reverse.

WW1 Royal Flying Corps Officers Hat Badge Officers issue in bronze with two folding prongs to the reverse.

WW1 Royal Flying Corps Pilot Wings Original WW1 Royal Flying Corps Full Size Pilot Wings. Heavily worsted on wool backing.

WW1 Royal Flying Corps Pilot Wings A lovely textbook example. 11 feather pattern. Heavily worsted on wool backing.

WW1 Royal Flying Corps Pilots Cuff Rank Service Dress Tunic and Matching Trousers Four pocket service dress tunic. A fine tailored example in a thick quantity khaki wool serge. Has all of its leather “soccer ball” buttons. A heavily worsted set of RFC Pilot wings to the left breast. No collar insignia nor ever having had any. Worsted cuff rank for Lieutenant to each cuff along with the appropriate cuff lace to suit a junior officer rank. Partially lined with black silk. No makers label . Not named. Comes with a matching pair of straight leg service dress trousers. Overall some tiny moth nips but in really lovely condition.

WW1 ROYAL NAVAL DIVISION CHIEF PETTY OFFICERS CAP BADGE A Royal Naval Division Chief Petty Officers Cap Badge, constructed in blackened bronze with the fouled anchor to the centre of a double circle of rope surmounted by the King’s crown, complete with lugs on the reverse in very good condition.

WW1 S.M.L.E Wire Cutter Attachment 1917 Dated WW1 S.M.L.E Wire Cutter Attachment 1917 Dated. Working order. Clearly maker marked and dated 1917.

WW1 Sand Cast Rising Sun Hat Badge A rare badge made at unit level most likely in Egypt or Palestine. Sand cast brass with two lug reverse. Full size hat badge.

WW1 Signalers Badge Proficiency Sleeve Badge Brass and enamel. Lug reverse.

WW1 Souvenir Ash Tray Made From Brass From HMAS Australia WW1 Souvenir Ash Tray Made From Brass From HMAS Australia. The reverse with partial remains of the original paper sales label. HMAS Australia was one of three Indefatigable-class battlecruisers built for the defence of the British Empire. Ordered by the Australian government in 1909, she was launched in 1911, and commissioned as flagship of the fledgling Royal Australian Navy (RAN) in 1913. Australia was the only capital ship ever to serve in the RAN.A At the start of World War I, Australia was tasked with finding and destroying the German East Asia Squadron, which was prompted to withdraw from the Pacific by the battlecruiser\'s presence. Repeated diversions to support the capture of German colonies in New Guinea and Samoa, as well as an overcautious Admiralty, prevented the battlecruiser from engaging the German squadron before the latter\'s destruction. Australia was then assigned to North Sea operations, which consisted primarily of patrols and exercises, until the end of the war. During this time, Australia was involved in early attempts at naval aviation, and 11 of her personnel participated in the Zeebrugge Raid. The battlecruiser was not at the Battle of Jutland, as she was undergoing repairs following a collision with sister ship HMS New Zealand. Australia only ever fired in anger twice: at a German merchant vessel in January 1915, and at a suspected submarine contact in December 1917. On her return to Australian waters, several sailors aboard the warship mutinied after a request for an extra day\'s leave in Fremantle was denied, although other issues played a part in the mutiny, including minimal leave during the war, problems with pay, and the perception that Royal Navy personnel were more likely to receive promotions than Australian sailors. Post-war budget cuts saw Australia\'s role downgraded to a training ship before she was placed in reserve in 1921. The disarmament provisions of the Washington Naval Treaty required the destruction of Australia as part of the British Empire\'s commitment, and she was scuttled off Sydney Heads in 1924.

WW1 Stretcher Party Armband White woollen brassard (arm band), lined with white linen, with a nickel plated metal buckle, and five brass riveted eyelets at the free end for size adjustment. The letters \'SP (stretcher Party), in fine red wool cloth, are appliqué in the centre.

WW1 Sweetheart Badge Brass and enamel. Brooch pin reverse.

WW1 Theater Made Sand Cast Rising Sun Hat Badge Sand cast example probably made in the Middle East. 2 x lug reverse. Full size hat badge.

WW1 Trench Art “Pom Pom” 37mm Round WW1 Trench Art “Pom Pom” French 37mm Round. Double band projectile and brass case dated 1918. The case with hand engraved bird on a branch design and the words \" France Sept 29 1918 INERT

WW1 Trench Art Vase

WW1 Turkish 7.7cm Artillery Projectile WW1 Turkish 7.7cm or (77mm) Artillery Projectile. The all steel shrapnel projectile retains its brass driving band ( fired) and is Turkish made with some notable arabic lettering to the base. There is also very small traces of the original brown paint finish. The brass fuse also has Turkish arabic numbers around the timing ring. It is missing it nose cone. Projectile and part fuze only. INERT

WW1 Turkish Gallipoli Star WW1 Turkish Gallipoli Star- Turkish made example. This is a very well preserved example of an Ottoman made medal. Unlike most of these medals , it retains a lot of its original painted red finish. Complete with its poorly designed brooch pin and \"c\" catch reverse. The Gallipolli Star was a military decoration awarded by the Ottoman Empire. It was known as the Ottoman War Medal (Turkish: Harp Madalyası) or the Iron Crescent (from German Eiserner Halbmond, in allusion to the Iron Cross). It was instituted by Sultan Mehmed V on 1 March 1915. This decoration was awarded for the duration of World War I to Ottoman and other Central Powers troops, primarily in Ottoman areas of engagement including Chanakkale/Chanak (Gallipoli), Gaza,Kanal,Kut-al-Amara, andSanatorium.

WW1 Turkish Gallipoli Star- Officers Quality with Vertical Pin Stunning quality piece. A slightly convex star in German silver with enamels. Probable German or Austrian manufacturer. No makers mark. The reverse with a vertical pin as favored by German officers.

WW1 Turkish Other Ranks Belt Buckle WW1 Turkish Other Ranks Belt Buckle. Two piece construction Brass buckle with nickelled centre. Original Turkish army rectangular brass belt buckle with attached white metal circular badge. This white metal badge features, in relief on a pebbled background, a crescent moon, the upward facing horns of which enclose a five pointed star. The crescent contains the Arabic script for \'Asakr-i Shahaneh\' meaning \'Imperial Army\'. On the underside of the buckle where there would usually be two small metal prongs there is a field applied brass wire band with what appears to be some of the original wool/ cotton that was attached to a belt. Very interesting and untouched example as worn.

WW1 Turkish Photo Postcard Rare photo postcard of a Turkish soldier in uniform wearing the ribbons of the German Iron Cross 2nd class and the Turkish “Half Moon” Gallipoli Star.

WW1 Turkish POW Made Necklace Bead crochet necklace made from small coloured gold beads . A triangular pendant on the lower edge is attached to the necklace. This necklace was made by an Ottoman prisoner of war (POW) in a British POW camp, probably in Egypt. Except for fatigue duties, prisoners were generally not required to work. Making craft items, along with playing sport, games or music helped them pass the time. The prisoners also made these items as a way of making some money to buy extra rations and supplies, such as coffee or tobacco; to barter with other prisoners; or as gifts for friends or family. A similar example can be found on the AWM website.

WW1 Type 3 S.M.L.E Magazine Working spring and charger plate.

WW1 Wound Badge WW1 Wound Badge. Brass, with correctly marked backing plate.

WW1- Inter War French Officers Ribbon Bar An impressive 9 place ribbon bar with medals and man orders all with rosette device dating from WW1 and Colonial interwar service includes the The Legion of honour and the multiple awarding of the Criox de Guerre. All sewn to a black wool backing designed to be removed from the tunic.

WW1- WW2 Pattern 1903 Mounted Troopers Leather Leggings A very good condition pair of brown leather matching leggings. Left and right. Both with full length straps and both with clear makers markings \"Gap Pizzey and Son ( Fitzroy Melbourne). Broad arrow and inspection stamp together with \"16\". This could be a date or a size.

WW1-2 Luger Disassembly Tool.

WW1-WW2 Bulgarian M1895 Bayonet 1895 Mannlicher bayonet made for Bulgaria by the Hungarian firm Fegyver És Gépgyár Reszvenytarsasag (Weapons and Machinery Manufacturing Co.) of Budapest. Bulgarian rampant lion logo very crisp on right ricasso. Good wooden grips. Working locking stud. Comes with its all steel scabbard. Overall Very good condition.

WW1-WW2 Indian Army Field Service Cap Khaki cotton field service cap with plain white metal ball buttons to the front presumably for a cavalry unit and a unidentified regimental coloured flash to one side .As plentiful as these must have been, these are seldom seen. Has nice appealing aid stain as service used. Calico type lining.

WW2 Boys Anti Tank Round - 1942 WW2 Boys Anti Tank Round - 1942 dated The .55 Boys (13.9×99mmB in metric) is an anti-tank cartridge used by the United Kingdom in World War II. It was designed for use with the Boys Anti-Tank Rifle. INERT

WW2 Free Polish Air Force Pilot Wings- Silver by Gaunt of London Original WW2 Free Polish Air Force Pilot Wings. Sterling silver with maker mark J R Gaunt of London. Has its original hanging chain but missing the small hook at the top. Screw back post reverse but also missing the screw plate.

WW2 “AIF News” Palestine March 1941 An original newspaper printed in Palestine 8th March 1941. Usual fold marks, creases and Edge tears consumate with age.

WW2 “Egyptian News” November 1940 An original Cairo printed newspaper dated 27 November 1940. Usual fold and crease marks and edge tears.

WW2 “The AIF News” Newspaper 14th February 1942 Original newspaper. Creases and fold marks along with edge tears consumate with age.

WW2 \"Aeroplane\" Sweetheart Lapel Badge A lovely little thing. Badges are usually flat two-dimensional type but this one is three-dimensional. A small fighter plane. All nickel plated with brooch pin reverse.

WW2 1939-45 Star - Unnamed WW2 1939-45 Star - Unnamed

WW2 1939-45 Star - Unnamed Original full size medal.

WW2 44th Indian Airborne Division Formation Patches A good rare matched pair. Printed Formation Badges. A good scarce Pegasus over “INDIA” printed on maroon rectangle badge. Have been worn on a tunic. The 44th Indian Airborne Division was an airborne forces division of the Indian Army during World War II, created in 1944. It provided a parachute battalion for one minor airborne operation, but the war ended before the complete formation could take part. (However, most of its subordinate formations and units had already seen action before the division had been formed).

WW2 AIF News 7th. February 1942 Original newspaper. Usual fold / crease marks and edge tears consumate with age.

WW2 Air Crew Europe Star An Original WW2 Air Crew Europe Star. Unnamed as issued. Original full size medal.

WW2 Army Whistle -1940 dated. WW2 Army Ball Whistle -1940 dated. Nickel with Birmingham maker. 1940 dated and marked with a broad arrow acceptance stamp. Together with its ball chain safety chain and button hole tab.

WW2 Atlantic Star- Unnamed WW2 Atlantic Star. Unnamed original full size medal.

WW2 Australian Army Officers Service Dress Cap Khaki wool body with brown leather chinstrap. Oxidized small rising sun cap badge and AMF side buttons. Brown leather sweatband and celluloid sweat diamond. Overall heavy mothing to the to of the cap. But Overall retaining a great shape and the mothing only visible to the top.

WW2 Australian NAVAL 2 PDR Projectile. Mk.II. 1941 dated. Inert.

WW2 Australian Pattern 1944 Mess Tin for Jungle Equipment zince boated steel combination cup and mess tin.

WW2 Australian Service Medal 1939-45- Rare Unnamed Example Full size original medal. Not named erased but totally unnamed. Hard to find as all issued were named to their respective recipients.

WW2 Australian Women\'s Land Army Original machine woven sleeve badge.

WW2 Battle Damaged Relic Japanese Type 90 Helmet A very much a relic example of the type 90 Imperial Japanese army helmet. Shell only , no liner. Overal rust and corrosion but all stable. Still retains the Imperial Army star to the front. Clearly shows battle damage with a blast fractures and a shrapnel hole. A great stand alone display item.

WW2 British / Australian Lieutenant Generals K/D Rank Insignia Matching pair of field made khaki drill slip on shoulder rank. Matching pair of General Officer collar gorgettes (small size for shirt collar).

WW2 British \"Home Front\" Hospital Respirator, for bed-ridden patients, WW2 British \"Home Front\" Hospital Respirator, for bed-ridden patients, dated 1943. The rarest of the civilian respirators, only 36,000 were produced from 1943 onwards. This is a near mint unissued example that has lasted the test of time. Lovely clean perspex face shield and clean khaki canvas coving. Perfect rubber bellows and corrugated tube. Hare to upgrade from this example.

WW2 British Home Front Auxiliary Fire Service Lapel Badge White metal and enamel.

WW2 British Parachute Wings Flat woven type with white calico backing. Used condition.

WW2 Canadian Browning Inglis Holster Standard issue first pattern (often termed ‘Chainese pattern’ in recognition of the original contract). Khaki web. Dated 1944 with Canadian acceptance stamps. Shows overall service use.

WW2 Canadian Browning Inglis Holster Second pattern . 1945 dated with factory and Canadian military acceptance stamps. Also comes with cleaning rod. O shows overall service use soiling and wear.

WW2 Canadian Made RAAF Wireless Air Gunner Half Wing Brevet. Made in Canada with its typical Canadian royal blue wreath and “WAG” initials surmounted by a kings crown. Flat embroidered. As issued to the RAAF during the Empire Air Training Scheme in Canada. Removed from uniform.

WW2 Chindits (3rd Indian Division) Bullion Formation Badge. A very good and rare gold bullion wire embroidered Burmese Dragon (Chinthern) on blue disc. Slight service and age wear.

WW2 Civil Defence Warden Vehicle Number Plate Original WW2 Civil Defence Warden Vehicle Number Plate. Black on Yellow, single sided.

WW2 Colour Patch Lapel Badge AASC 6th Div Australian Army Service Corps 6th Australian Divison. Brass and enamels. Brooch pin reverse.

WW2 Duperite Churchill Souvenir Wall Hanger WW2 Original wartime Duperite Churchill Souvenir Wall Hanger. Duperit bust of Churchill in suit and bow tie. Sadley this example is missing the cigar that would normally have stuck out. The remains of the butt only. (Perhaps he\'s nearly finished it!) The bust attached to a wooden wall plaque 290mm x 250mm

WW2 Dutch Naval Pilot Wings- British Made A rare Sterling Silver and enamel example in perfect condition. The reverse with long brooch pin , Hallmarked and maker marked “Toye”.

WW2 Dutch NEI Army Hat Badge - Australian Made WW2 Dutch NEI Army Hat Badge - Australian Made by “ Stokes”. Bronze badge with brooch pin reverse. These were primarily used on side caps by Dutch East Indies Forces supplied by Australia.

WW2 Female Relatives Badge With Two Stars WW2 Female Relatives Badge With Two Stars. White metal. Brooch pin reverse. Officially numbered on the reverse.

WW2 FFI (Free French Army) Victory Painted Souvenir German Helmet A fine WW2 FFI Victory Painted Souvenir German M42 Helmet. This is a fantastic example of a souvenir painted helmet. M42 helmet with hand painted cartoonist panels featuring to the front a satiric Hitler and Mussolini in a dance astride a flaming bomb! Certainly one of the best possible I think to be found on these helmets. To the sides the army decal has had an FFI ( Free French) alteration, and to the other a gather of Allied flags. To the rear a surrendering Hitler with his arms raised in a “V” for victory stance. Has its original leather liner ( looks to be a late war example.) Overall this is a cracking wartime souvenir and a most interesting addition to the German helmet collector.

WW2 Free Czechoslovakian Army Hat Badge WW2 Free Czechoslovakian Army Hat Badge. Gilt brass with 2 x folding lugs.

WW2 Gas Rattle / Training Clacker 1942 Large all wooden example marked \"TM 42 III\". Has been used by a cadet unit and repainted in green/yellow for training purposes to simulate Machine Gun rapid fire. Working order.

WW2 Greek War Medal 1940-41 WW2 Greek War Medal. 1940-1941 Original Full size medal.

WW2 Hungarian Military Police Gorget This WW2 Hungarian Gorget – Tabori Biztonsag is a rare Hungarian military police gorget. It is a textbook original. It’s made of aluminum, and features a beautifully detailed royal Hungrian coat of arms, flanked by oak leaf clusters. Below this device is a banner with the wording “Tabori Biztonsag,” literally “field security” or “camp security,” denoting military police. Both the coat of arms and banner are separate pieces that have been riveted on. The surfaces are clean, with a very light patina and some scattered marks from wear and handling. The banner has great contrast, with lots of original darkening to the recesses between the raised letters.The reverse has no backing cloth, which is how all of this type were made and issued. There is some built up age patina as well as remains of an adhesive label. The serial number is neatly stamped on the reverse. The three correct style aluminum hooks are all intact, and show some wear from use. The original, removable steel chain is still present, with no condition issues. The Hungarian Gorget – Tabori Biztonsag is a hard piece to find; this is one of the few surviving originals.

WW2 Imperial Japanese Army Bugle WW2 Imperial Japanese Army Bugle. Brass bugle with red trumpet tassels. Complete with white metal mouth piece. The flared end with some dents.

WW2 Imperial Japanese Army Signed Meatball Flag WW2 Imperial Japanese Army Signed Meatball Flag. White silk with screen printed red rising sun to the center. The entire surround with black ink hand signed signatures and good luck messages. Approx. 85 cm x 71cm Overall wear and many many small moth holes consumate with age.

WW2 Imperial Japanese M32/Type 90 Army Helmet WW2 Imperial Japanese M32/Type 90 Army Helmet. A good combat worn example. a period field applied khaki/ochre painted finish over the original khaki finish. This now with significant but appealing age , wear and scuffing. Has its original army star badge fixed to the front. The leather liner is intact but has wear from age and service use as does the original chin ties that are heavily worn and tatty in places. A real been there and done that combat example helmet.

WW2 Imperial Japanese Naval Officer\'s Dirk 1883 Pattern Wartime Imperial Japanese Naval officer dirk. This example is of mid to late wartime construction with machine made plated blade. The blade with a small age rust spot to one side. The grip is white faux celuloid ray skin used on late war pieces with triple brass wire wrap. The scabbard is leather covered wood stitched up to the reverse with all the stitching intact. It has detailed upper and lower fittings in brass but these are now heavily toned with age. The locking stud works well. Overall, a nice untouched example of a later Japanese Naval dirk.

WW2 Imperial Japanese Navy NCO Rank Badge Petty Officer 1st class.

WW2 Imperial Japanese Navy NCO Rank Badge Chief Seaman. Machine woven yellow on black.

WW2 Imperial Japanese Navy NCO Rank Badge Seaman 1st Class. Machine woven yellow on black.

WW2 Imperial Japanese Navy Officers Epaulettes- Midshipman WW2 Imperial Japanese Navy Officers Epaulettes For Midshipman. Matched pair. Detachable type.

WW2 Imperial Japanese Navy Officers Insignia Grouping A fine all matching set comprising of a pair of detachable officer epaulettes for the rank of Lieutenant. Each with a matching pair of buttons. Matching pair of collar tabs to suit the same rank along with six gilt naval officers buttons.

WW2 India Service Medal 1939-45 The India Service Medal 1939–1945 was a campaign medal of the Commonwealth. It was awarded to Indian Forces for three years of non-operational service in India during the Second World War. Unnamed original full size medal.

WW2 Indian Air Force Pilot Wings WW2 Indian Air Force Pilot wings. C1942-1945 period, (before the IAF became the Royal Indian Air Force). Worsted “IAF” and Kings crown on black wool backing. Full size wings. The Indian Air Force was started as a dominion air force extension in 1932 under British colonial command. The insignia of the IAF was a standard royal air force design with a Tudor crown but with the IAF cypher. The force served with distinction during WWII primarily fighting the Japanese on the Burmese and Thai fronts. In recognition of the distinguished service of the unit, the British crown conferred a Royal charter on the service in 1945, making it the RIAF with a subsequent change in the insignia. The RIAF name was retained even through India\'s independence in 1947. In 1950, the force dropped the royal title, reverting to the India Air Force. The wing style was retained with the British crown being replaced by the Indian national symbol of the Lion Capital of Sarnath.

WW2 Irish Emergency Service Medal 1939-45 with Clasp WW2 Irish Emergency Service Medal 1939-45 with Clasp In October 1944 a medal to be known as “An Bonn Seirḃíse Éigeandála” or, in English, “The Emergency Service Medal”, was introduced for officers, non-commissioned officers and privates of the Defence Forces, members of the Army Nursing and Chaplaincy Services and members of the Construction Corps who, during the period which commenced on the 3 September 1939 and ended on the 31 March 1946, rendered the qualifying service. A bar to the medal is awarded to persons who have rendered the qualifying service for the award of a bar to the medal, provided that such service fulfils the conditions applicable to such qualifying service. The bar bears the inscription “1939-1946”. Original full size medal. Unnamed as issued.

WW2 Italian Identity Disc (Dog tag) Original WW2 Italian Identity Disc (Dog tag) .

WW2 Italian Pilots Wings Fire Gilt metal finish with long brooch pin reverse. Orignal full size wings. No makers mark.

WW2 Japanese Army Officers Shin Guntō Sword A good example of a veteran bring back sword. The blade with only areas of light pitting and tone otherwise remains rihght and with a slight visible hamon line. A white metal civilian style habaki. The tang with one retaining hole , overall pitting and is unsigned. The original grip with Showa period Army Shin Gunto wrapping and brass fittings including chrysanthemum menuki. The tuba is an older pre Showa period Samurai non voided cast iron one. There remains the small leather and press stud scabbard retaining strap. The scabbard is a field used leather covered wooden example with single hanger ring. The sword fits perfectly into the scabbard and attaches to the press stud strap perfectly. There is overall light wear and scuffing to the brown leather and the stitching remains intact. Im no expert on these swords but Im thinking that this blade is older than Showa period and was a converted civilian sword to military use with the \"new style\" 1930\'s army hilt fittings. Overall a very nice sword. Licence required in Victoria.

WW2 Japanese Mid War Period Type 30 Bayonet Original wooden grips. Working locking stud. Comes with its all steel scabbard.

WW2 Japanese Officers Rank Tabs for Lt-Colonel WW2 Japanese Officers collar Rank Tabs for Lt-Colonel. Matching pair.

WW2 Japanese Propaganda Leaflet Siren of Death to Allied Servicemen WW2 Japanese IJA Propaganda Leaflet to Allied soldiers. Siren Song of Death. Approx 130 mm x 175 mm. Has been glued to a paper backing and removed from an album.

WW2 Japanese Ribbon Bar Original four place medal ribbon bar including Order of the Rising Sun and Order of the Sacred Treasure, with long brooch pin fitting to the reverse.

WW2 Luftwaffe Schimvest

WW2 Luftwaffe Sword Hanger Moroccan blue leather tear drop hanger fitted with metal spring clip for attachment to the sword scabbard and with matching leather belt loop. A very nice hanger and hard to find. Excellent condition.

WW2 Machete

WW2 Mothers and Widows Badge - Army Issue Original WW2 Mothers and Widows Badge - Army Issue. One star to the bar. \"A\" prefix ( Army). Brooch pin reverse.

WW2 Newspaper

WW2 North African Campaign Trench Art Ash Tray WW2 North African Campaign Trench Art Ash Tray. made from captured Italian ordnance. A Brixia M35 mortar (inert) fixed upright to a cut down Italian 10cm howitzer case. All nickel plated.

WW2 Pacific Star - Unnamed WW2 Pacific Star - Unnamed as issued. Original full size medal.

WW2 Petrol Tin 1944 Dated Original WW2 Petrol Tin. 1944 Dated with Canadian military acceptence stamp. Khaki green with with painted \"Petrol\". this is possibly a later repaint. has dent to one side. otherwise a good example.

WW2 Propaganda Leaflet

WW2 Propaganda Leaflet

WW2 Propaganda Leaflet

WW2 QLD Civil Defence Bomb Disposal Lapel Badge Officially numbered reverse with brooch pin. Brass and enamels.

WW2 RAAF Officer Great Coat Rank Epaulettes- Squadron Leader. WW2 RAAF Officer Great Coat Rank Epaulettes. Matched pair for Squadron Leader. Large size for use on the greatcoat.

WW2 RAAF “Australia” Nationality Title- Canadian Made Canadian variation Bright blue embroidered lettering on dark blue wool. The blue similar to the wreath found on Canadian made aircrew wings. Unissued.

WW2 RAAF 1st Pattern Observer Half Wing Brevet Flat woven. Type 1.

WW2 RAAF Chaplain Collar Badge Oxidised. 2 x lug reverse.

WW2 RAAF Dental Branch Lapel Badges WW2 RAAF Dental Branch Lapel Badges. Pair. Oxidized.

WW2 RAAF Economy Hat Badge WW2 RAAF Wartime Economy Hat Badge. Gilt metal on padded wool backing. Nice bright gilt example.

WW2 RAAF Escape and Evasion Compass- Rotor compass in plastic pouch WW2 RAAF Escape and Evasion Compass- Rotor compass in plastic pouch. Small rotor compasses were sealed in clear plastic pouches, or’ bubbles’ (now often discoloured) to protect them from humidity in the tropics. The compasses in the small round ‘bubbles’ were usually contained in escape and evasion kits. Others were placed in larger pouches which had cotton tape threaded through the top so the compass could be worn around the neck during operations. This example in VGC.

WW2 RAAF LAC Rank A good matched pair of rank insignia for Leading Aircraftsman.Woven on dark blue wool for the winter servcie dress tunic.

WW2 RAAF Officers Cuff Insignia 2x Oxidized metal badges both with backing plates.

WW2 RAAF Officers Hat Badge. Heavily padded bullion. Removed from a cap.

WW2 RAAF Sweetheart Wings A beautiful sweetheart badge in the design of a set of RAAF pilots wings. Gilded brass with enemals . Brooch pin reverse. Approx 82mm

WW2 RAAF Trench Art Aeroplane Ash Tray WW2 RAAF Trench Art Aeroplane Ash Tray. A nice example with a significantly Australian identity. Nickel plated brass . Hawker Hurricane fighter atop a map of Australia ashtray. The fighter missing its propeller blades. 135mm high The base 95mm wide. VGC

WW2 RAAF Trench Art Aeroplane Ash Tray 165mm high. A lovely example of the well known aeroplane ash tray. Nickel plated brass with a green glass ash tray insert. The plane looks to be an Avro Ansen, a well known training and air sea reconnaissance and multi-role aircraft. The base is 95mm wide and the ash tray is 73mm in diam.

WW2 RAAF Warrant Officer Hat Badge Gilt metal with 2 x lug reverse.

WW2 RAF / RAAF Air Vice Marshal Epaulettes A nice matching pair to suit the lightweight summer khaki cotton service dress tunic. Both fitted with brass RAF buttons.

WW2 RAF Air Ministry Marked Whistle WW2 RAF Air Ministry Marked \"Ditching\" Whistle. This is the type often used attached to the top collar of the battledress blouse. White metal stamped with \"AM 23/230\" ( Air ministry code). Sign of age and wear, no makers marks. VGC

WW2 RAF Escape & Evasion Buckle Compass WW2 RAF Escape & Evasion Buckle Compass. A very cleverly concealed escape compass is based on a standard battledress belt buckle. The central bar of the buckle has a small sliding metal sleeve over it. When this is moved it reveals/releases a small flat metal compass pointer to one side and a pivoted metal fulcrum to the other. The user would balance the pointer on the fulcrum to create a working compass. When the buckle was attached to the blouse the actual compass was completely hidden from view. This is one of the rarer and more ingenious of the wartime escape compasses that were developed by Clayton Hutton and his team at MI9. Excellent working condition.

WW2 RAF Escape and Evasion Compass - Spinner Type WW2 RAF Escape and Evasion Compass - Spinner Type. This basic and easy to conceal type of compass was designed go fit into the collars of shirts, in trouser waistbands and even into shaving razors. It came in pairs wrapped in paper. They were small magnetised strips of diamond-shaped steel sheet with 3 small holes, two at one end which were filled with luminous radium paint, enclosed with a spot of varnish on either side (indicating North), with another small hole at the other end. It had a larger hole at the centre through which you would tie a piece of string to suspend the compass.

WW2 RAF Fly Button Escape Compass This version shown here is assembled from two separate brass buttons that were part of the RAF uniform. More specifically, these were trouser fly buttons. The bottom button has a tiny needle in the middle that projects upwards. When balanced on the needle, the top button rotates in the earth\'s magnetic field until the two radioluminescent dots (the upper right corner in the photo above right) indicate north. The single dot points south.

WW2 RAF Officers Side Cap A good quality ordnance stores issue with a good thick quality RAF blue wool body and gilt metal kings crown front buttons. A matching gilt metal officers cap badge. Silk lining with velvet comfort band and War dept. acceptance stamps to the interior. A small moth hole to the rear on the right side otherwise a good clean example.

WW2 Rising Sun Hat Badge Full size. Near mint unissued oxidized example. 2 x lug reverse.

WW2 Rising Sun Hat Badge Original full size hat badge. Oxidized with 2 x lug reverse.

WW2 Royal Canadian Air Force Pilots Wings Wartime flat embroidered on back wool.

WW2 Rumanian Pilot\'s Badge WW2 Romanian Pilot’s Badge. Silvered tombac with enamelled shield and crown centrepiece, non-magnetic, unmarked. Chip to enamel in the crown and some tone to one wing.

WW2 Russian RGD-33 Hand Grenade WW2 Russian RGD-33 Hand Grenade with frag sleeve. A good inert example with most of its mustard green painted finish. Complete with removable frag sleeve. Overall corrosion as expected with age. The Soviet RGD-33 \"Hand Grenade, Dyakonov design, an anti-personnel fragmentation stick grenade developed in 1933. The grenade was composed of three separate pieces that were stored in different crates until use: the warhead and sleeve, spring-loaded handle, and fuze tube. They were assembled and issued only before combat. The warhead and handle were screwed together and carried in a grenade pouch and the fuzes were wrapped in waxed paper and carried separately in the pouch\'s internal pocket. There was a hole in the outer handle to the right of the thumb catch that lined up with bars of paint on the inner handle, making a colored dot - a white dot meant safe and a red dot meant the handle assembly was cocked. It would not be armed unless the fuze tube had been inserted, which would be done only before throwing. INERT

WW2 Siebe Gorman London Royal Navy /ARP Emergency Escape Goggles WW2 Siebe Gorman London Royal Navy /ARP Emergency Escape Goggles. These formed an integral part of the Davis Submerged Escape Apparatus, an early type of oxygen rebreather invented in 1910 by Sir Robert Davis, head of Siebe Gorman and Co. Ltd. They were primarily intended as an emergency escape apparatus for submarine crews. This set are clearly embossed on the central nose bridge \'Siebe Gorman & Co Ltd Makers London. The orange rubber is in excellent pliable condition with no perishing and the elastic and leather back strap is VGC. The glass lenses are again VGC with no damage or fogging. These goggles were also used by the ARP as part of the fire service breathing set but used by other civil defence personnel as dust and smoke goggles.

WW2 Signed Souvenir Canvas Italian Savoy Bomber Western Desert 1940 An interesting souvenir of the early campaign in the Western Desert. A section of painted canvas souvenired from an Italian Bomber. And as written “Savoy 79 Italian Bomber Shot down in Western Desert July 1940 Egypt”. Covered in hand written signatures of Commonwealth soldiers from Australia , Scotland, and New Zealand. The white and khaki paint ,at indicate it was removed from the mid fuselage section where a white band surrounds the body of the fuselage. The Savoia-Marchetti SM.79 Sparviero (Italian for sparrowhawk) was a three-engined Italian medium bomber developed and manufactured by aviation company Savoia-Marchetti. It may be the best-known Italian aeroplane of the Second World War. The SM.79 was easily recognizable due to its fuselage\'s distinctive dorsal \"hump\", and was reportedly well liked by its crews, who nicknamed it il gobbo maledetto (\"damned hunchback\"). The SM.79 was developed in the early 1930s. It was a cantilever low-wing monoplane of combined wood and metal construction, designed with the intention of producing a swift eight-passenger transport aircraft capable of besting the fastest of its contemporaries, but its potential as a combat aircraft quickly attracted the attention of the Italian government. Performing its first flight on 28 September 1934, early examples of the type established 26 separate world records between 1937 and 1939, qualifying it for some time as the fastest medium bomber in the world.

WW2 South African Medal for War Services 1939-45 WW2 South African Medal for War Services 1939-45. Unnamed as issued. Original full size medal. The South African Medal for War Services 1939-45 is a South African service medal for voluntary unpaid service in support of the war effort between 6 September 1939 and 15 February 1946, during the Second World War.

WW2 South Australian SPF “Spitfire” badge. South Australian Schools Patriotic Fund “Spitfire “ badge. White metal and enamel. Brooch pin reverse.

WW2 Southern Rhodesia Service Medal Rare WW2 Southern Rhodesia Service Medal. Original full size medal. Unnamed as issued. A campaign medal of the British Commonwealth. It was awarded to members of the Southern Rhodesia Defence Forces for home service during World War II.

WW2 Souvenir Piece From a Downed Japanese Aircraft Rectangular piece of aluminium cut from a downed Japanese aircraft. The obverse polished and hand engraved “Greeting from New Guinea 1943/1944” and “To Ethel from Jack”. With a palm tree island scene. Approx The reverse with the original Japanese aircraft paint.

WW2 Substitute-Standard Type 30 “Last Ditch” Japanese Bayonet Late-war substitute-standard or \"last-ditch\" sword bayonet. These bayonets were produced along with the 7.7 mm. Substitute-Standard Type 99 Short Rifle, although they will mount to any of the Japanese infantry rifles. Crude, unfullered blade; • Straight crosspiece; • Rectangular pommel; and, • Riveted, slab-sided grips. The scabbard is made of wood, with minimal steel mounts, held together with glued string, and painted olive green

WW2 Trench Art Lighter Made From German 20mm Aircraft Round WW2 Trench Art Lighter Made From German 20mm Aircraft Round All steel The case dated 1944 on the base.

WW2 Trench Art Tankard The tankard cup made from rolled shell brass. 80mm in diam. The handle ( which is detachable but fits snug into place) an INERT (.55 Boys Anti tank rifle) shell case and projectile. The case is headstamped “K.37.” (1937) over “7416 A.W. Inert

WW2 U.S Army Enlisted Ranks Visor Cap A good example in the \"Crusher Style\" with all the springing removed and flexible brown leather visor. Brown wool with , patent brown leather chinstrap, visor and enlisted ranks hat badge. Brown leather sweatband. The liner marked \"Service Cap\". Would suit perfectly to a USAAF uniform in particular. Has a small nick to the top front of the cap nearest to the badge.

WW2 US Army radio receiver and transmitter BC-611 \'walkie-talkie Iconic WW2 US Army hand held, battery operated radio receiver and transmitter BC-611-F, known as a \'Walkie Talkie\' or a \'Handy Talkie\'. Housed in a rectangular olive drab aluminium body with an extendable aerial and aerial cover at the top of the unit. Looks to have the internal electrical components but no guarantee on workability.

WW2 USAAF Crusher Cap

WW2 WAAAF Other Ranks Hat Badge Women\'s Auxiliary Australian Air Force other ranks woven hat badge on padded wool backing.

WW2. US Army Officer Hat Badge Brass. Screw back reverse. Original full size hat badge.

WWI Rare Imperial German Telegraphist Belt Buckle First War German Army Telegraphist Belt Buckle. convex brass , unmarked, Imperial crown in the center over an open-ended wreath with the inscription \"GOTT MIT UNS\" (God is with Us) above. Brackets are riveted in place on either end on the obverse in order to hold the steel frame that supported a reel of telegraph wire. Looks like it has been lacquered some time ago but this not detracting at all. A rare buckle in VGC.

WWII Royal New Zealand Air Force Pilot Wings A nice full size brevet. Worsted on black wool backing with paper reverse.