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(A) 1915 DATED WILKINSON 1907 PATT BAYONET & SCABBARD 1907 SMLE Bayonet & Scabbard
Pommel with working push stud & without oil hole
Wooden grips held by screw bolts
17” single edged fullered blade
Inspection marks one side
The other marked -
Crowned GR 1907 12 - 15
WILKINSON
In a 1915 dated steel mounted black leather scabbard
Top mount with teardrop shaped frog stud
Some of the scabbard stitching appears to be minus
Though this isn’t visible and only seen if played with.
Metalwork is blackened with age
Blade again dark with some scuffs & scratching etc
Wooden grips oil darkened with some marking
But a honest WW1 1907
In reasonable condition as per pictures.
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U.K. SALES ONLY 16th LONDON BLACKENED CAP BADGE 16th London,
Queen’s Westminster Rifles cap badge 1847 PATTERN IMPERIAL GERMAN BELT BUCKLE Very nice example of a Prussian 1847 Patt buckle
Two piece construction
Plated brass body (Plating nicely worn in places)
With applied “GOTT MIT UNS” badge
Complete with original hook & claw rear fixing.
These early buckles are getting more difficult to find
With prices going up all the time.
A nice tactile item in good collectable condition,
And a definite investment ! 1848-49 HOHENZOLLERN- PRUSSIAN WAR MEDAL Prussian - Hohenzollern War Medal
Brass medal with Hohenzollern Eagle to the front
Dates 1848 -1849 to the reverse ,
Along with Friedrich Wilhelm IV to the centre
With the wording around the edge
(Roughly translated as)
“Warriors Faithful until their Death”
With a good quality replacement ribbon.
Fairly scarce medal in good collectable condition.
The medal was established by King Friedrich Wilhelm IV on August 23, 1851, in connection with the House Order of Hohenzollern. It was created to honor officers and soldiers who remained faithful during the uprisings of 1848 and 1849. The Prussian army played a significant role not only in suppressing the rebellions within Prussia but also in Baden and Saxony. 1881 DATED FRENCH 1874 PATTERN “Gras” BAYONET French 1874 Gras Bayonet
Straight T backed blade maker marked & dated
“St Etienne 1881”
Brass mounted hilt with shaped walnut grips
Held in place by two rivets .
Steel cross guard with swept forward quillion
Complete in its tapered steel blackened scabbard.
Non matching numbers on bayonet & scabbard
But they appear to have been together a long time
The patina on both matches exactly.
Some pitting to the bayonet leaf spring
Marking to the wooden grips
With the blade having a shiny grey colouring.
All in all a nice example in good collectable condition 1888 - 1903 BAYONET FIGHTING KNIFE CONVERSION Unusual fighting knife
Possibly made from either a 1888 or 1903 bayonet
Or even an old sword blade ??
Double edged blade just a tad under 8” in length
Totally devoid of any markings at all-
(If there were any they have been carefully removed )
With a well defined central ridge & ricasso
(As seen on both 1888 & 1903 pattern bayonets)
Shaped brown leather wrapped grip
With brass ferrule & end cap
Hand made heavy brown leather scabbard
With integral belt hanger (Slots)
And a hole possibly for a missing hilt retaining strap.
Very well made & tactile
Hilt May have been lacquered at some point
A nice one off example good addition to any collection
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U.K. SALES ONLY 1914 MONS STAR TRIO RAMC Mons Star trio .
Correctly named to -
1312 Pte W.Johnson RAMC
Complete with all original ribbons .
Full research is included
Showing Pte Johnson
Was entitled to the 5th August - 22nd November bar
Good clean trio in nice collectable condition. 1914 ON WAR SERVICE BADGE Gilt metal & Blue Enamel -
1914 \"ON WAR SERVICE\" badge.
Maker marked to rear (VAUGHTONS LTD B\'HAM) 1914-1919 PEACE CHARM OR MEDAL Small pressed brass Victory Charm or medal.
Approx 1” across with a small suspension loop.
Front shows Brittania a Battleship & Plane etc
Reverse is dated 1914-2919
Decorated with a ring of laurel leaves,
With a central swag -
To Commemorate the Great War.
Good clean condition 1916 DATED HUDSON & Co PEA WHISTLE Original 1916 dated pea or snail whistle
Made by “J Hudson & Co - Birmingham “
Tarnished , untouched & missing its lanyard ring
But still a good collectable WW1 item 1916 DATED PRUSSIAN BUGLE Imperial German (Prussian) Bugle
Brass body with attacked Prussian Eagle badge
White metal bell collar with makers mark date etc
(Clearly marked 1916)
With both suspension rings & its mouth piece .
A few knocks & creases but nothing I wouldn’t expect
A good honest totally genuine WW1 Prussian Bugle
A nice addition to any WW1 collection. 1917 DATED IMPERIAL GERMAN MG08 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Scarce 1917 Dated illustrated MG08 manual
Paperback published by the Prussian Ministry of War
Original owners name and Regiment to first page
With additional hand written notes
(Both in the book and on a separate sheet)
General service wear and tear,
Pages thumbed with some staining etc.
Complete with -
A somewhat delicate period fold out map .
Pasted into the back cover (Original or added ?)
Showing various theatres of war .
But as already stated this is a scarce survivor.
An excellent addition to any WW1 collection.
In generally pretty good condition ! 1918 DATED GERMAN 10-PFENNIG COIN 1918 dated German 10 Pfennig Coin
With helmeted German Soldier to the front
Date and value etc to the back
Polished “white metal”
(No idea what it’s actually made of !)
Some discolouration but still a nice little item 1936 DATED SS PROMOTION DOCUMENT This is a miniature file copy of a SS promotion doc
Approx 5” X 7” in size appears to have been trimmed
Promoting Hans Heyer SS number 68981
From Platoon Sgt Major to Company Sgt Major
Dated 9th November 1936
I don’t know if this is researchable id assume so
Could be an interesting project.
Slightly creased and has been folded.
Part of a collection of items purchased some time ago
With the intention to research but have never done it.
Please carefully examine the photos
They make up part of the description.
Price Reduction £95 -£75.00 1938 DATED BRITISH FOLDING WIRE CUTTERS Good honest set of British folding wire cutters
With an even brown patinated colour
Some light pitting and surface rust
But nothing detrimental to the item
They are dated 1938 with a Broad Arrow
The makers mark just isn’t readable
(By me at least !)
They fold easily and no doubt still cut if required 1938 DATED UN-USED ARP SHELL DRESSING Good Condition unused ARP Shell Dressing
Dated Nov 1938
Complete with both cotton \"ties\" 1939 DATED UN-USED ARP SHELL DRESSING Good Condition unused ARP Shell Dressing
Dated Feb 1939
Complete with both cotton \"ties\"... 1940 DATED 40 PATTERN (CAVALRY) WATER BOTTLE CARRIER Scarce 1940 pattern Cavalry water bottle carrier
Clearly maker marked and dated
ME & Co 1940 Broad Arrow
In almost mint unissued condition
Reduced from £30-20 1940 DATED LUFTWAFFE ALLIED PLANE BOOKLET Unusual Luftwaffe plane identification booklet
In a pull out concertina form - February 1940
Identifying Planes in service with the RAF at the time
Including the following-
Westland Lysander,
Fairey Battle,
Bristol Blenheim
Bristol Beaufort,
Vickers Wellington
Hawker Hurricane,
Supermarine Spitfire,
Gloucester Gladiator
Blackburn Skua
Short Sunderland
Etc,etc
A little bit grubby , a bit worn and creased
But used, intact and fully readable.
A uncommon survivor-
Possibility carried by a Luftwaffe pilot / observer
On early sorties across the channel
During the Evacuation at Dunkirk
Or even latterly the Battle of Britain 1940 ISSUED SOVIET CHEMICAL AIR DEFENCE BADGE & DOC WW2 Soviet Chemical Air Defence Badge
Along with its original 1940 dated award booklet
Multi- Coloured Gilt & Enamel badge
Suspended from a small screw back aircraft pin
An excellent quality badge not often seen
Even scarcer to be found with its award document. 1940 LDV INSTRUCTION SHEET No.7 Local Defence Volunteers
Instruction sheet No.7-
Notes on Field Defences.
(Not to be Published)
Printed by HMSO and dated September 1940
Good clean readable condition
Nice piece of Home Front paperwork 1941 DATED NKVD PHOTO ID PERMIT Red Card NKVD photo identification dated 1941
Possibly something to do with travel or roads
Good clean condition possibly researchable
A nice addition to any Soviet WW2 collection 1942 DATED RAF MAP OF PARIS - NORTHERN FRANCE Large (30” x 24”) coloured map of Paris
Dated 1942 (Revised October 1941 issue)
Scale 1:500,000
Although it’s titled “PARIS”
The vast majority of the map shows areas outside
Towards Strasbourg , including -
Reims, Charlville, Verdun ,Sedan & Metz
Map has been folded and has one very small hole
(I mean small as well)
Nice original addition to a European theatre collection 1945 DATED UK BOY SCOUT MEMBERSHIP CARD & BADGE Official U.K. Boy Scouts Membership / Record card
Named to Thomas Baldwin
Of the 2nd Hatcham Scout Group
Dated 03-05-1945
Complete with a white metal Scout membership badge 1946 DATED CIVIL AVIATION NAVIGATOR LICENSE Unusual Ministry of Civil Aviation Navigators licence
Dated September 1946 , named and issued to -
Charles Douglas Alexander Neill
Born in Belfast on 22nd July 1919
Good clean readable condition
Worthy of further research
Definitely a WW2 flyer 1974 SOVIET COMPETITION WINNER BADGE & DOC Impressive looking Soviet Pin Back Award Badge
For the 1974 Socialist Competition winner
Along with its named award certificate.
Good looking badge , nice with its original doc. 1st CLASS SOVIET ORDER OF THE PATRIOTIC WAR 1985 issue Order of the Patriotic War
(1st class Gold grade)
One piece award ,with screw back fixing & Spinner
Individually numbered to the rear
Along with the makers / mint mark
Awarded by the USSR to all surviving WW2 veterans
On the 40th Anniversary of Victory
(Approximately 2 million issued) 1st TYPE FRENCH 1886 LEBEL BAYONET & SCABBARD 1st type French Lebel bayonet
With non removable white metal hilt (German Silver)
Full quillion , with working push button locking ring
20.5” tapered Cruciform blade
With blackened tubular scabbard.
Non matching numbers on bayonet & Scabbard
But matching age patina
Indicating that they have been together a long time .
Good honest bayonet
Nice addition to any collection.
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U.K. SALES ONLY 2 PLACE WW1 GERMAN RIBBON BAR WW1 Medal Ribbon “Pair “
Consisting of -
Bavarian War Cross
Iron Cross
Mounted furl style on a Grey felt backed pin back bar
This would have been a Wartime bar
Both ribbons are for Combat awards
With no commemorative or inter wars ribbons.
A fairly plain looking pair ,but tells a story ! 2nd CLASS SOVIET ORDER OF THE PATRIOTIC WAR 1985 issue Order of the Patriotic War
(2nd class Silver grade)
One piece award ,with screw back fixing & Spinner
Individually numbered to the rear
Along with the makers / mint mark
Awarded by the USSR to all surviving WW2 veterans
On the 40th Anniversary of Victory
(Approximately 5.4 million issued) 3 X WW2 BRITISH ISSUE FORKS Three Wartime issue British forks
One stamped with service mans initials DH
All stamped with the Broad Arrow
One dated 1940 the other two dated 1945,
All a bit Grey in colour but should polish up nicely 33rd KENT RIFLE VOLS CROSS BELT POUCH Black leather Victorian Cross Belt pouch
Mounted with white metal badge of the -
33rd Kent Rifle Volunteers
Circa 1860 1870
The 33rd were formed on 23 March 1860
In Seven Oaks Kent by a Captain M Lambarde.
Black Patent leather body
With white metal furniture
Pouch has it’s original tin liner
Regimental badge secured by two two screw bolts
Leather securing tongue is torn
Should be a fairly easy repair if desired
A nice unusual Victorian Rifle Vols pouch
In good collectable condition
Price Reduction £175.00 - £150.00 4 X 1915 DATED WOODEN \"COASTERS\" (FLEA MARKET FIND) Set of 4 wooden coaster\'s
All dated 1915
Appear to be made from the tops of Cotton or Ribbon Reels
Almost 4\" across with a metal centre & edge
The wooden part has numerous markings
Not all very distinct But I can make out
\"--------------- BOBBIN Co LTD BLACKBURN\"
All have a separate date stamp of 1915
The back of each top has been covered in green felt
So it can be used as a coaster.
All are worn with some signs of age / wear & tear
Knocks bangs etc.
But honest items & very unusual
Picked up this August in France (Flea Market)
Unusual WW1 Memorabilia that can still be used !! 4 PLACE WW1 - WW2 GERMAN MEDAL BAR WW1 - WW2 German Ribbon bar
Consisting of -
Iron Cross
Saxon Order of the Zahringer Lion (I think ?)
14-18 Honour Cross (Swords on Ribbon)
WW2 German West Wall medal
Ribbons all furl mounted on a black backed pin bar
Nice clean bar in good collectable condition. 4 PLACE WW2 GERMAN RIBBON BAR (1957 PATT) Unusual WW2 Federal German Ribbon Bar
Mounted in reverse order ?
Or to be worn on the left hand side of the chest
Comprising of -
Wound Badge (Gold ?)
Army Long Service medal
Infantry Assault Badge
Iron Cross
All the above denoted with medal ribbon emblems.
Mounted on a red felt backed pin bar
As already said an unusual group
In good condition not often seen & very collectable.
Reduced from £75 - 60 4 x IMPERIAL GERMAN SERVICE PINS BADGES 4 X Imperial German pin badges
All very similar in design
All with a outer coloured material edging
With a central coloured portion
Written in German around the edge
In memory of my service time
Set into this is a picture of a coloured epaulet
Each one depicting a different regiment or unit
All are well made with its Original rear pin fixing.
Unusual and decorative
Price is for all four badges
Price Reduction £75 - £60.00 4 X WW1 “TRENCH FIND” GLASS BOTTLES 4 x Old Glass bottles
All moulded with a manufacturer / retailers name etc
Obtained from a long standing collection
2 x with paper labels that state -
“WW1 TRENCH FINDS / TRENCH FINDS”
All showing age and discolouration
But no major chips or cracks / bits missing 5 PLACE WW1 / WW2 GERMAN RIBBON BAR Original WW1 / WW2 German Medal Ribbon Bar
Consisting of the following-
Iron Cross
War Merit Cross
Mecklenburg War Merit Cross
14-18 Honour Cross (With Swords)
Blue Long Service Ribbon
( With 25year faithful service device)
With light Brown material backing & original long pin
(Some moth damage to backing material)
Still a good looking bar that displays well
Would make a good addition to any collection. 5 PLACE WW1 GERMAN MEDAL BAR WW1 Period Bavarian Medal Ribbon Bar
Consisting of -
Bavarian War Merit Cross (With Swords on Ribbon)
14-18 Honour Cross (With Swords on Ribbon)
1916 Bavarian Leopold Cross
Golden Wedding Commemorative (Faded Ribbon )
Silesian Eagle (Faded Ribbon)
Ribbons are mounted furl style
On a blue silk backed pin bar .
A tad grubby (Especially the last two)
But still a nice looking collectable item 5 PLACE WWI GERMAN RIBBON BAR WWI German Medal Ribbon bar
Consisting of-
Bavarian War Cross with Swords
Iron Cross 2nd Class
14/18 Honour Cross with Ribbon swords
14/18 Defence of the Tyrol medal
Bavarian LSGC medal
Contemporary mounted on a metal pin back bar.
With purple backing material
Impressive looking group to a well decorated veteran 5 PLACE WWI GERMAN RIBBON BAR WWI German Medal Ribbon bar
Consisting of-
Iron Cross 2nd Class
14/18 Honour Cross with Ribbon
14/18 Hungarian War medal
14/18 Austrian war medal
14/18 Bulgarian war medal
Contemporary mounted on a metal pin back bar.
With light blue silk backing
Impressive looking group to a well decorated veteran 50 ROUND MG 34 / 42 AMMUNITION BELT German 50 round MG belt
Blackened / Blued finish
Could be post war or Yugoslav export
No makers marks or code letters that I can see
Good condition 7 PLACE WW1 - WW2 AUSTRO GERMAN RIBBON BAR Original WW1 / WW2 Austro German Ribbon bar
Consisting of the following-
Iron Cross
WW2 War Merit Cross (With Swords)
Austrian Bravery decoration (With Wreath)
Mecklenburg War Cross
14/18 Honour Cross (With Swords)
Hungarian War Medal
Bulgarian War Medal
With a Red materiel backing and original long pin
Impressive looking WW1 / 11 medal bar
A nice addition to any collection. 7 PLACE WWI- WW2 GERMAN RIBBON BAR WWI / WW2 German Medal Ribbon bar
Consisting of-
WWI Iron Cross 2nd Class
WW2 War Merit Cross/ Medal
Bavarian Military Service Cross with Ribbon Swords
14/18 Honour Cross with Ribbon swords
Bavarian 1905 Jubilee medal
Bavarian Long Service medal
German long service medal
Contemporary mounted on a metal pin back bar.
With yellow material backing
Impressive looking group to a well decorated veteran.
Who served in WWI and latterly WW2
Possibly a member of the Home Guard / Volkssturm AFGHAN MEDAL 10th ANNIVERSARY OF SAUR REVOLUTION AFGHANISTAN Medal
For the 10th Anniversary of the Saur Revolution
On its Green ribbon and mounting plate.
In April 1978, the Saur Revolution ,
Overthrew the government of Mohamed Daoud Khan.
He was killed along with his family
In the Presidential Palace
A new government created -
The Democratic Republic of Afganistan. AFRICAN DAGGER & SHEATH Jile / Gile Dagger from the Afar people
Of Ethiopia, Somalia , Eritrea & Djibouti
8.5” double edged blade with a distinctive angular tip
And .75” dark metal central core
Shaped wooden grip decorated with studs
With its Original patterned leather scabbard
With rear integral belt loop
The only “Issue” is some very slight edge damage
On the angular bend of the blade
Otherwise in good collectable condition
An unusual dagger and not commonly found ! AIR TRAINING CORPS CAP BADGE Original circular White metal
Air Training Corps cap badge
With two lug fixings to the rear ATS CAP BADGE & SHOULDER TITLES WW2 ATS cap badge with matching shoulder titles AUSTRALIAN RETURNED SOLDIERS WOMENS AUXILIARY BADGE Unusual Australian R.S.S & AILA WOMENS AUXILIARY badge
(Returned Soldiers Sailors & Airmen Imperial League Australia)
Gilt metal badge with Imperial crown on the top
Blue enamel outer circlet with central enamelled Australian flag
Back with original pin back fixing
Numbered (1913) with makers marks
Not often seen in the a U.K.
A good collectable badge in nice “as found” condition BADGE OF GLORY FOR THE SOVIET SOLDIER Very Rare Soviet Insignia -
“Badge of Glory for the Soviet Soldier “
Extremely detailed made of white metal & enamel
Approx 1.5” x 1” in size
A very complicated design-
I’m not even going to try to describe it
(Hopefully the photos will show it properly)
2000 of these badges were produced in 1948
By the Moscow mint
For the 30th anniversary of the Soviet Army
These were attached to folders
That held Anniversary paperwork & documents
For high ranking officers and soldiers of distinction.
This example still has both blades to the reverse
A rare survivor and not often seen for sale.
Excellent quality and very collectible. BAKELITE ARP POST DOOR SIGN Brown Bakelite door sign for -
AIR RAID WARDENS’ POST
The lettering picked out in white paint
(Some of which is missing)
Sign approx 8” x 2.5” in size
With ta single screw hole fixing to each end
Good WW2 Home Front item in clean undamaged condition BLACK SILK ITALIAN FASCIST- NAZI SCARF -SICILY Unusual black “Silk” (I think) head scarf or table cover
(I’m not sure what it is )
Approx 24” square with tasseled edging .
One corner with heavy Gold wire embroidery
The Swastika over the Italian Fascist Axe
Both over the word Sicily.
A couple of minor holes general wear and tear ,
But nothing to detract from the item as a whole.
Has been folded for years , and displays well.
Though in sure it could be ironed out easily.
A attractive and unusual piece
A nice addition to any WW2 collection. BOXED POST WAR CZECH PILOTS BADGE Good quality Communist period Czech pilots badge
Complete in it’s original fitted box
This is the badge for a 1st class pilot
(Gilt and white metal)
With miniature pin back lapel badge
Full size badge numbered to the back 0887
A scarce item and obviously no longer made
Nice collectable condition
BOXED WW2 DUTCH MEMORIAL CANDLE HOLDER Very unusual boxed white metal candle holder
Bearing the badge of the Dutch organisation
Stichting 1940-44
The official foundation that provides services to-
“Members of the Resistance,victims of persecution ,
And Civilian war victims from the years 1940-1944”
Approximately 1.5” tall x 2.5” across
I’ve not seen one before and guess it’s pretty unusual
It has a makers mark to the bottom, SOLA
My guess would be made in the 1970’s .???
But I’m open to suggestions.
Nice looking item wouldn’t look out of place in any collection BOXED WW2 MEDAL PAIR WAAF SECTION OFFICER Unworn WW2 medal pair
In their named Air Ministry box of issue
“Miss E.A Beardsall,”
“Poplar House,”
“Godshill”
“VENTNOR I.OW”
Complete with Air Ministry issue slip
Original ribbons and grease proof envelopes
Unusually being the -
1939/45 Star and War Medal
(Confirmed on the medal slip)
Some basic research done via “Forces War Records “
E.A Beardsall’s service details are as follows-
Assistant Section Officer WAAF
Service number 2516
Seniority date 02/08/1941
Then
Section Officer WAAF
Air Ministry
Department of the Chief of the Air Staff
Directorate of Signals
With a 1939/45 Star and War Medal entitlement .
As such I’m assuming she saw overseas service?
Further research could find an interesting story .
Good project in excellent condition BRASS SMLE RIFLE OIL BOTTLE Original SMLE oiler bottle
With screw off lid and inner “Spoon”
Unable to make out a date on the bottom
Not sure if it’s WW1 or WW2 issue
I can see it’s marked with a broad arrow .
With maker marked JJB & an inspection stamp
A little bit grubby but it is what it is BRITISH 37 PATT WATER BOTTLE CARRIER / COVER DATED 1943 1937 pattern water bottle cover
Clearly marked with makers mark and date
AC 1943 Broad Arrow
In mint unissued condition
Reduced from £20 - £15 BRITISH CIVIL DEFENCE SERVICE STRIPES
WW2 period Civil Defence rank stripes or chevrons
Some moth to the black backing material
Obtained from a closed down SE London old time surplus shop BRITISH CIVIL DEFENCE SERVICE STRIPES (2)
Pair of WW2 period Civil Defence rank stripes or chevrons
In very good to mint condition
Obtained from a closed down SE London old time Surplus shop BRITISH WATERBOTTLE IN 1918 DATED LEATHER CRADLE WW2 British Green enamel water bottle
With felt cover and cork / stopper
Contained in a leather skeleton cradle and shoulder strap
The only markings are a G (Broad arrow) on the cradle front
And a makers stamp and date of 1918 on the strap
I not been able to photograph it , its not too clear to the eye
AND right on the looped section going through the D ring
There may be additional markings on the inner cradle,
But the bottles well in and won\'t budge much
I don\'t want to risk damaging the leather by pulling it out
Possibly Home Guard or early war Army issue
Nice item in good collectable condition BROACHED RIFLE BRIGADE CAP BADGE Kings Crown White Metal Cap Badge
Of the Rifle Brigade.
Badge has a pronounced curve to it
This was no doubt shaped during its working life.
Original rear slider has been removed
Replaced with a horizontal brooch fitting
Nice original badge
That was probably gifted to a wife or sweetheart
Please refer to photos for item condition BROAD ARROW MARKED FLAG RAF MANSTON Large Heavy Duty Multi Piece RAF Station flag
Approximately 5’ 8” x 36” in size.
Made of a course cotton fabric
With a canvas taped & whipped edge
Coir rope suspension with brass Inglefield clips
Black ink stamped “R.A.F MANSTON”
Along with various other Indistinct markings
A Broad Arrow can be just made out
The numbers 146 and a possible AM Crown (?)
Not one of the plethora of modern fakes we often see
But a genuine vintage RAF Station Ensign
This originally came from the USA
(Purchased 30+ years ago by a U.K. collector)
I’ve no concerns whatsoever about it’s originality
There’s numerous pointers -
Firstly - it’s multi piece rather than printed,
It has a proper rope suspension
Where as the copies have nylon or a sash cord type
It’s not wartime dated !
Most if not all the copies seen are dated 1939 - 40
With obvious AM - makers marks.
It’s a good honest flag ,
A little grubby , the markings have washed out
(Or we’re just badly stamped in the first place)
It also appears to have had a couple of repairs
(As well as the corner reinforcing’s)
A nice addition to any RAF / Battle of Britain collection BRONZE ROYAL ENGINEERS OFFICERS CAP BADGE Bronze Officers Kings Crown R.E cap badge.
George 6th Cypher -Double Blade back BRONZED MUSSOLINI WALL PLAQUE Early Italian Fascist wall plaque of Benito Mussolini
Bronzed Oval “Spelter” wall plaque
Hollow backed casting Approx 7” x 5.5” in size.
Depicting an early head and shoulders bust
Flanked by the Fascist Axe to one side
With “DUCE” on the other .
Tied label to the rear states -
“Placca Ovale” in Bronze of Benito Mussolini
First type Fasces
Date from 1922-23 only
(Note Mussolini’s hair)
Source - The Italian Fascist Museum
Libro E Moschetto
“Book and file make the Perfect Fascist”
Some minor wear to the front ,
With some Scratching to the back
Impressive looking item in good collectable condition CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY OTC SHOULDER TITLES Matched pair of Brass Shoulder titles
“CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY OTC”
With original rear fixings,
Toned with some very slight Green Verdigris on one
A nice honest pair of badges CARVED INDIAN - AFRICAN WOODEN SOLDIER FIGURE Carved wooden figure of a Soldier
Either Indian or African (I think Indian myself)
Depicts a uniformed figure “Presenting Arms”
Wearing BD & Trousers with a forage - side cap
The rifle is a well carved copy of a British SMLE
Total height is approximately 9”
Made of possibly Olive wood or such like.
May have originally stood on a base ?
No major damage-
A couple of small chips and old worm holes
But nothing to detract from the item itself
Nice bit of “Folk / Trench Art” CASED BOER WAR COMMEMORATIVE SPOON SET Very unusual set of cased six silver plated spoons
Showing British Army Officers of the day
Each spoon is named with a portrait of the Officer
Set under flags & hibiscus flowers (?)
The following officers are depicted
KITCHENER
FISHER
GREY
FRENCH
HAMILTON
BEATTY
Back of the spoons are marked with the maker etc
“1881(R) ROGERS(R) A1”
A couple of the spoons with wear to the plating etc
(Could be re plated or dipped )
Not sure if the box is original for the spoons
(Though a fight fit they sit in it well )
Unusual Boer war items in nice collectable condition
Not mint in any way and have been used as spoons !
But they look very nice in the box
Would grace any small’s cabinet or collection . CASED JAPANESE “CHINA INCIDENT “ MEDAL Boxed Japanese Medal
Issued for service in China anytime between 1937-45
Bronze medal / bar with swivel suspender
Obverse showing -
Crossed Flags Imperial Japanese Mum crest & Crow
Reverse showing -
Mountains,Clouds & Waves with Japanese inscription
(China Incident)
Original silk ribbon with hook & eye suspension
Complete with recessed fitted case
Covered in black paper with Japanese lettering.
A fairly common medal in good condition
Nice to find with its original fitted case.
Reduced from £40-35 CIGARETTE CARD ALBUM UNIFORMS OF THE TERRITORIAL ARMY Complete Players Cigarette card Album
“Uniforms of the Territorial Army”
In vgc for its age (September 1939 I believe)
Some minor creasing to some pages
(As can be seen in the photos)
Minor rusting to the staples on the spine
The rear cover having a “Foxing “ type mark
This mirrors the position of the last two cards affixed
Nothing at all to detract from the item.
Cards are clean and bright
Cover with its original coloured / gilded decoration.
Nice item in good collectable condition. CITY OF LONDON POLICE RESERVES BADGE Good quality
City of London Police Reserves lapel badge
Red enamel body (Complete with wording)
With the crest of the City of London in the centre
Rear button hole fixing maker marked -
J R Gaunt & Son London
Good clean condition with a tiny flake to the enamel
Just before the “C” on City
Hardly noticeable looks worse than it is
As the photo has been enlarged CIVIL DEFENCE \"HEADQUARTERS\" SHOULDER TITLES Post WW2 Yellow on Black embroidered Civil Defence HEADQUARTERS shoulder titles COLDSTREAM GUARDS OFFICERS WIFE’S BELT BUCKLE Unusual 2 piece Gilt and white metal “Dress Buckle”
Similar in design to a traditional filigree nurses buckle
But fitted with two Coldstream Guards badges
(One on each half )
I believe these were worn by “Officers Ladies”
On a Gold Brocade belt
At Regimental dinners, functions etc
Whilst the Officers were in full dress uniform
Not something that turns up very often
A nice addition to any Coldstream Guards collection
Reduced from £125-95 COMMERCIALLY PRODUCED PICKELHAUBE MATCHBOX COVER WW1 Pickelhaube matchbox cover
Made of thin pressed brass
The Pickelhaube being embossed to the front
With floral decoration to the spine
I believe these were made in France during WW1
To sell to Allied troops as “Souvenirs “
A little rubbed with some minor corrosion
But a good honest item (See pictures)
That would sit well in any WW1 cabinet / collection CUSTOM MADE AUSTRALIAN LEATHER REVOLVER HOLSTER Nice quality tooled Brown Leather holster.
For a 9 - 9.5” revolver.
Makers details impressed to the front.
P.W PERCIVAL
BAIRNSDALE VIC
A quick internet search comes up with -
PERCIVAL CUSTOM LEATHER
Late of Bairnsdale Victoria.
The holster is called a “Gallatin Pattern “
And priced at $160 Australian
Some wear and tear a few minor marks and knocks
But nothing to detract from the item.
A well made very good quality western style holster. DEVON SPECIAL CONSTABULARY GILT & ENAMEL BADGE Good quality WW1 period gilt & enamel badge
Devon Special Constabulary
With rear half moon fixing marked -
“J.R Gaunt & Son London “
Enamel all in good condition
No chips cracks or bits missing.
Nice badge and getting harder to find. EARLY POSS WW1 BRITISH FIELD SERVICE SIDE CAP Unusual British FS Cap
Very slim (only 4.5\" tall) and small in size (10.5\" long)
Very well made of a heavy cotton material,
With a waterproofed lining and cotton liner band
Inner lining marked in blue pen(/) B-2
Two x small General Service buttons to the front
Mounted with a small Queens Regiment cap badge
This is not a reproduction, and shows definite age
Not standard WW2 issue cap
There\'s a couple of possibilities , WW1, Cadet or even Indian
A nice looking FS cap in good worn condition EARLY POST WAR KGB EXCELLENT BORDER GUARD BADGE Good early KGB “Excellent Border Guard “ badge
Green enamel and silver - gilt metal shield
Approx 2” x 1.5” in size
Green edged with gilt oak leaf decoration
Topped with a Red Star
Central silvered motif of an armed Soviet soldier
In front of the Kremlin & Red Green monument
Lower point of the shield decorated with KGB badge
Dating from the 1957 -1964 period
(When the design changed)
The back with screw fixing post.
Complete with white metal maker marked screw plate
A very attractive well made & detailed badge
Showing wear commensurate with its age
Not a modern re strike
A good collectable item . EARLY POST WAR MVD EXCELLENT BORDER GUARD BADGE Good early MVD “Excellent Border Guard “ badge
Green enamel and gilt metal shield
Approx 2” x 1.5” in size
Green edged with oak leaf decoration
Topped with a Red Star
Central motif of an armed Soviet soldier
In front of the Kremlin & Red Green monument
Lower point of the shield decorated with MVD badge
Dating from the 1953+1957 period
When guards were under MVD ministry of the interior
Rather than the state security service
The back with screw fixing post.
Complete with white metal maker marked screw plate
A very attractive well made & detailed badge
Showing wear commensurate with its age
(Small chip to Red enamel on the star)
Not a modern re strike
A good collectable item . EARLY RWK KHAKI SIDE CAP WW1 - 1920’s Nice early British side cap
Badged to the Royal West Kent Regiment.
Quite different in shape to WW2 examples
It’s a lot slimmer (As in not as deep side on)
The GS buttons appear smaller than WW2 types
The material itself is a course heavy wool mix
With the inside being fully lined in black material
Totally devoid of any date or manufacturer’s markings
The RWK badge is slider backed ,
But won’t come off of the side cap
Appears to have been squashed or pinched in place
A nice early side cap in good collectable condition . EARLY WWI FRENCH GREATCOAT (1887 PATTERN) Excellent quality French dark blue greatcoat.
Double breasted with red collar tabs
(one of which has the No.7 attached)
Two false pockets to the front
With two slit pockets to the back
(Open ended as to access trousers etc )
Inside half lined with a white cotton material.
(Some speckling- Foxing to it)
There’s also a label inside for a theatrical company
Based 7-8 King Street Covent Garden London
(Many old uniforms ended up as theatre props)
Along with a name etc in black pen
A couple of small repairs but otherwise in VGC
Appears to be a pre WW1 1887 pattern Greatcoat
Still used in 1914 / 1915 by French troops
Until the introduction of the lighter Horizon Blue cloth
Some of the buttons have been replaced,
It had a mishmash attached when I acquired it
Being both British livery & French military buttons
A scarce item that displays very well
A nice addition to any French WW1 collection
There are a couple of anomalies with the item,
It has shoulder strap epaulettes
Rather than the “Rolls” normally seen
It also has front false pockets
Something not seen on French Great Coats
There’s a possibility it’s a very old theatrical copy
But I can’t see this as it shows genuine age
And as already said is of excellent quality
Possibly militia / territorial usage
I really don’t know
Price has been reduced from £400 - £250
To take the aforementioned anomalies into account. EDWARD VIII NATIONAL DEFENCE COMPANY CAP BADGE Large circular Brass cap badge
For the National Defence Company
The NDC was a voluntary reserve unit of the British Army
Tasked with Home Defence in the event of war
Comprising of ex soldiers between the ages of 45-60
The unit existed 1936
When transferred to the Regular Army
Becoming Home Service Battalion\'s
Duties including guarding of POW\'S ,Vunerable areas etc. ENAMELLED 1914 ON WAR SERVICE BADGE Gilt metal & Blue Enamel 1914 \"ON WAR SERVICE\" badge.
Maker marked to rear (W.J DINGLEY B\'HAM)
Very small chip to enamel (By the 1 on 1914) ENAMELLED 1915 ON WAR SERVICE BADGE Gilt metal & Blue / White Enamel 1915 \"ON WAR SERVICE\" badge.
Maker marked & numbered to rear (J.R GAUNT LONDON) FOUR PIECE WW2 GERMAN MEDAL RIBBON BAR WW2 German Ribbon Bar,
Comprising of the following-
War Merit Cross (With Swords)
Eastern Front medal
Blue Lomg Service Ribbon (With Gilt Army Eagle)
Blue Long Service Ribbon (With Silver Army Eagle )
Contemporary mounted on a Grey felt backing
With its original mounting pin.
Nice honest addition to any Collection. FREE STATE DANZIG COPPER ASHTRAY Pressed Copper Ashtray
With embossed crest of \"Free State Danzig\"
Front has been cleaned.
Back with Original dark patina. FRENCH COLONIAL MEDAL BAR MAROC 2nd type French Colonial medal
(Single sided suspension)
As Issued between 1930 -1962
Blue and white watered silk ribbon
Mounted with the bar “MAROC” (Morocco)
Very detailed medal
In good collectable condition FUZE - DETONATOR TIN Circular tin approx 6” across & 3.5” deep
With a wire hinged lid & 2x securing loops
Olive Green painted finish to the body.
Unfortunately the base appears re-painted
With an off white - cream coloured gloss
Obscuring any issue or manufacturing marks.
I’ve listed this as a fuze or detonator tin
But I could be well off the mark !
Any info would be great fully received. GENUINE WW1 PENNY PIECES VARIOUS DATES Small lot of WW1 Copper Pennies
All with some wear commensurate with age
But all with readable dates etc
Ideal for living history Small gifts etc.
I will try to supply the date year requested
Otherwise a random coin will be sent GEORGE VI NATIONAL DEFENCE COMPANY CAP BADGE Small brass slider back cap badge
For the National Defence Company
The NDC was a voluntary reserve unit of the British Army
Tasked with Home Defence in the event of war
Comprising of ex soldiers between the ages of 45-60
The unit existed between 1936 & 1939
When transferred to the Regular Army
Becoming Home Service Battalion\'s
Duties including guarding of POW\'S ,Vunerable areas etc. GEORGE VI RE OFFICERS BRONZE CAP BADGE Nice Chocolate Bronze RE Officers Cap Badge
With central GRVI cypher
Both original blades to the back
Good clean , possibly unissued condition
Please see pictures for condition.
Very difficult to upgrade this badge GERMAN REICHSWEHR BELT BUCKLE
Post WW1 and Pre Third Reich Reichswehr Belt Buckle
One piece stamped buckle
In good if not slightly rubbed / worn condition
Not often seen collectible item GOLD GRADE WW2 GERMAN WOUND BADGE Nice Solid backed Gold Grade wound badge
Unfortunately not a lot of the gold is left .
Most has absorbed into the zinc of the badges body.
There’s a smidgen left on the back and edge
(Can be seen in good light)
But the pin and hook retain almost 100% finish.
I have been told these can be re finished
With Gold leaf I expect, but it’s sold as found
A honest and cheap example!
Reduced £110-70 GROUP OF 5 X BRING BACK DAGGERS SUDAN CAMPAIGN Interesting group of 5 x Sudanese campaign daggers
All have been lacquered a very long time ago
And were originally mounted on a wooden shield
The group comprises of -
Pair of curved bone gripped daggers
Both with blades heavily engraved with Islamic script
Pair of Azande style arm daggers
With double edged blades and light wood grip
Single , horn hilted Kindjal type dagger.
Double edged blade inscribed with geometric designs
With a multi piece horn hilt and cross guard
Nice collection that would look nice re mounted again
Reduced from £150-£120 HAC CAP BADGE & SHOULDER TITLES Honourable Artillery Company Cap Badge
Darkened Brass HAC flaming grenade
With slider back
With a matched pair of HAC shoulder titles
Both with double lugged rear fixings.
Good collectable condition. HM SILVER ARP BADGE Hall Marked Silver ARP Badge
With rear half moon fixing HM SILVER MOUNTED RIFLE BRIGADE OFFICES POUCH Old Black Patent leather back pouch
With hallmarked silver mounts
Stamped with B&P makers mark -Birmingham 1886
With Strung Bugle to the front flap
I am unable to check if the Bugle Horn is silver
As its attached by a nut (But I'm sure it is)
Only faults I can find are -
The Patent finish has bubbled and "Melted " in places
And the strap closure retaining loop is torn.
otherwise a good looking honest piece of kit !
Price Reduction £125- £110.00 IMPERIAL AUSTRIAN EM BELT BUCKLE Brass one piece Imperial Austrian Army buckle
Front with double headed Austrian Eagle
Rear with simple belt loop & clawed keeper.
Front has been cleaned at sometime
Back is as found.
Definite age related wear and discolouration
Nice collectable WW1 era buckle IMPERIAL GERMAN 1907 DATED CAVALRY “TINNIE” Unusual 1907 dated Imperial German “Tinnie”
For the Uelzen Cavalry Association
A Gilt metal cross set with a horse on top
Cross arms decorated with crossed Sabres & Lances
Approximately 1.75” x 1.25” in size
Original rear needle pin & catch.
As already said an unusual item
In very nice condition
Would make an excellent addition to any collection . IMPERIAL GERMAN DRESS TUNIC Imperial German Blue dress tunic.
Appears to have been altered during its working life
Possibly re issued to the German Postal service.
The stand up red collar has had edge braid removed
There’s also a small mark on each side of the collar
Where the rank buttons were removed
The shoulder boards may also be old replacements
Slightly different colour to the collar and cuffs
Single breasted with 8 x copper gilt buttons
3 x similar buttons to each cuff
With 2 x on the shoulders & 6 on the back
Fully lined inside - See pictures
Including one for the Berlin Post Office
A really nice looking tunic
In very good condition
With minimal damage very minor moth (If any )
Could be restored back to it’s original state
Or left as is.
Either way displays very well indeed
Reduced from £150 -£120 IMPERIAL GERMAN ERSATZ BAYONET & SCABBARD All steel Imperial German Ersatz Bayonet.
Approximately 17” long
With a 12.5” unfullered blade
Ground to a double edge 4” before the tip
Cross guard with double muzzle ring
(Enabling it to fit both the 1888 & 1898 type rifles)
Also marked with Imperial German acceptance stamp
Hilt with oil hole & small birds beak Pommel
With a fully functional push button
Contained in its all steel scabbard
Cleaned bright at some point in the past
Scabbard shows some minor pitting in places
Along with some age darkening
A good honest example of a WW1 Ersatz bayonet.
NO OVERSEAS POSTAGE AVAILABLE
U.K. SALES ONLY IMPERIAL GERMAN OFFICERS FULL DRESS SASH Imperial German Officers Dress sash / belt.
Made of an embroidered heavyweight metallic wire
With two large hanging tassels
Possibly Saxon as the colours appear Green / White
Belt is adjustable to approx 48” waist maximum
Very impressive looking thing.
It’s been in my own collection at least 35 years
I know where I got it from - where I used to work-
(Kent Sales Auctions- South Darenth )
Just can’t keep everything ! IMPERIAL GERMAN PATRIOTIC IRON FOR GOLD BROOCH Patriotic WW1 German “Iron for Gold” medallion
Contained in a silver pin backed brooch mount.
Medallion is blackened Iron & dated 1916
These were exchanged for gold used in the war effort
Mounted as a piece of jewellery,
No doubt worn proudly by a Patriotic German Lady
To show that she’d done her bit -
For God, Kaiser & Fatherland !
Nice item some minor loss of blackened finish
Otherwise in very good collectable condition IMPERIAL GERMAN WW1 PATRIOTIC STATUE White Imperial German Bisque Porcelain (?) statue
Depicting a Picklehaube wearing solder
Being greeted by a woman (Wife or Sweetheart?)
His Rifle in one hand the other outstretched in greeting
Fairly crude in manufacture possibly mass produced
During the 1914 -15 period.
White porcelain - highlights picked out with gilding
With “Champions Homecoming “ in German to the base.
A repair to the soldiers outstretched hand
Could possibly be improved upon ,
But to be honest I’d leave it as it is.
Stands approximately 6” tall
A nice addition to a collection of WW1 German Militaria INTELLIGENCE CORPS CAP BADGE One piece Intelligence Corps cap badge
Rear slider maker marked by Gaunt of London INTERWAR GERMAN - AUSTRIAN ADAC GRILL BADGE ADAC (German Motoring Association) Badge
Unusual as it’s in Bronze or Brass
Most seem to be enamelled.
The Eagle has remains of Red enamel paint
Which leads me to think this could be Austrian
Or at least fitted to a vehicle in the Tyrol region
The reverse is maker marked -
S.DEMMEL OHG - MUNCHEN 25
(I am lead to believe the 25 is a date stamp - 1925)
Complete with two metal fixing tabs & bolts
(Bent round possibly for motorcycle handlebars?)
A nicely toned good looking collectable , ITALIAN COLONIAL FASCIST MEDAL FOR ETHIOPIA
Unusual Bronze Italian Fascist Medal.
Front showing the head of a colonial Soldier ,with an Ethiopian "Native" (Wearing a head dress) & Fascist Axe Behind, Reverse shows a Fascist Standard ,Weapons & the title for Ethiopia & Italy . ITALIAN FASCIST FINGER RING - HEAD OF MUSSOLINI Small white metal finger ring
Possibly for Fascist Youth or a woman
Due to the very small size
Showing a Helmeted head of Mussolini
Shanks decorated with a Dagger one side
A crossed Pick and Shovel / Wheat sheaf on the other
No makers marks at all
Good honest genuine item
Reduced from £55-45 ITALIAN FASCIST UFFN ENAMEL LAPEL BADGE Enamelled Italian lapel pin,
For members of the U.F.F.N
(Union of Fascist Families) KENT NATIONAL RESERVE BADGE Two part WW1 period Bronze & White metal badge
Of the - Kent National Reserve
Bronze body with central white metal horse / Invicta
Rear with large crescent moon fixing (Slightly loose)
With makers mark
“GRONEEN NEW BROMPTON “
Good clean collectable condition KINGS CROWN RAF OFFICERS BERET BADGE Good quality Gilt & White metal RAF Beret badge
Kings Crown with velvet backed voids
Rear has three x fold over fixing tabs
(Normally attached to a black material backing)
This example doesn’t appear to ever been on one
These small size badges were introduced in 1943
It’s impossible to date this example exactly
It could have been worn anytime between 1943-1952
Nice clean badge in good collectable condition. KINGS ROYAL RIFLE CORPS CAP BADGE Black painted Kings Royal Rifle Corps cap badge
Slider fitting to the rear
Complete with original red cloth backing KNIGHTS CROSS MEMORIAL CARD EWALD TOST 1945 Double sided printed “Memorial Card”
Dedicated to -
Grenadier Lt Ewald Tost,
Killed in action in East Prussia March 1945
A highly decorated soldier
Holder of the following awards -
Knights Cross of the Iron Cross
(27th August 1944 - 507th Grenadier Rgt )
German Cross in Gold
(19th December 1943 - 507th Grenadier Rgt)
Iron Cross 1st Class,
Iron Cross 2nd Class,
Infantry Assault Badge,
Wound badge in Silver
Close Combat Bar in Silver
Tank Destruction badge in Silver
Eastern Front Medal
Printed on very flimsy lightweight paper
With some minor discolouration
A nice addition to any WW2 collection LARGE WW1 PATRIOTIC CELLULOID FLAG PIN Unusual WW1 Patriotic Flag pin,
Actual pin is approx 5.5cm tall.
With attached Celluloid \"Flag\" depicting the WW1 Allies,
Great Britain, France, Belgium & Imperial Russia LATE WAR (1945 ISSUE) LUFTWAFFE SOLDBUCH Scarce Late War Luftwaffe Soldbuch
With official note inside front cover-
Confirming no photograph of the owner attached.
Issued 20th February 1945 to-
Heinrich Bull , a Roman Catholic born 25/10/1896
A called up WW1 veteran
Who’d been awarded the Iron Cross & Honour Cross
In 1945 he was attached to the 4th Replacement heavy Flack Battery,
Stationed in Iserlohn Germany (Rhur Pocket)
With the rank of Kanonier (Gunner)
He was hospitalised on 18th March 1945
(Illness or Wounded it doesn’t say)
By this time heavy flak units were engaged in ground combat.
Outnumbered ,outgunned & the war obviously lost
Field Marshal Walter Model dissolved Army Group B
With the Rhur pocket surrendering on 16th April,
To American forces.
With over 300,000 Pows taken
Along with at least 10,000 German dead.
One of the Last Stands of Nazi Germany
When Old men and boys ,
Faced seasoned Allied troops and heavy Armour.
Good clean condition & a very collectable item. LKpS101 LUFTWAFFE FLYING HELMET. LKpW101 LUFTWAFFE FLYING HELMET. LKpW101 LUFTWAFFE FLYING HELMET.(FUR-LINED) LNER RAILWAY SERVICE BADGE WW2 \"LNER RAILWAY SERVICE\" badge
Gilded oval badge with Blue Enamel wording
Maker marked & numbered reverse
With half moon button fixing
Very Good Condition MATCHED PAIR IMPERIAL GERMAN OFFICERS SHOULDER BOARDS Nice matched pair of sow in German shoulder boards
Silver wire cording on a white backing
With a light blue zig zag thread pattern
Matched No.7 attached to both shoulder boards.
Some minor wear to the boards and backing,
With some verdigris to one No.7
I’m unsure of regiment / unit
But a nice honest pair of shoulders
In good collectable condition. MATCHED PAIR OF SONDERFHURER SHOULDER BOARDS Unworn matched pair German Army Shoulder Boards
Worn by a Sonderfhurer or “Specialist Leader”
These would have been civilian specialists
Called for military service - Given an Officer rank
But not able to Command themselves.
Translators, Propaganda work, medical professionals
Veterinary doctors etc the list goes on.
Attractive second type boards
Of twisted braid with Black, White & Red chevrons
Giving a staggered zig zag pattern.
(Blue Grey backing almost identical to LW material )
Grey pebbled button and single gilt rank pip (Lt ?)
Excellent unworn condition
A nice addition to any collection MINIATURE AFS BUTTON HOLE BADGE Very small AFS button hole lapel badge
AFS / Crown picked out in Red Enamel
Half moon fixing to rear with makers mark
Nice Little badge MINIATURE AFS LAPEL BADGE
Excellent quality AFS Lapel Badge
Approx 2cm x 1.2cm in size
Half moon rear fixing
Maker marked -"KENART"
MINIATURE ALBERT MEDAL FOR LIFESAVING Gilt & Enamel Miniature
Albert Medal for Lifesaving-(2nd class )
Good quality clean two piece example
With original Red & White striped ribbon
(Denoting 2nd Class award for saving life on land)
Nice addition to any collection MINIATURE DSC Good quality white metal Miniature DSC
(Have said white Metal because not sure it’s silver )
With length of correct ribbon MINIATURE GEORGE MEDAL Good quality White Metal Miniature
George Medal for Gallantry
(Listed as “White metal”as I can’t confirm it’s silver)
Elizabeth II issue (1950’s onward)
Nice crisp quality stamping
With length of original ribbon. MINIATURE GILT & ENAMEL ARP BADGE Excellent quality Miniature ARP Badge
Gilded brass (?)
With Red Crown & Blue body.
With rear half moon button hole fixing.
Attractive item not often seen
Nice addition to any Home Front collection. MINIATURE GILT & ENAMEL CIVIL DEFENCE BADGE Excellent quality Civil Defence Badge
Gilded brass (?)
With Red Crown & Blue Oval body.
With letters CD inset
With rear half moon button hole fixing.
Attractive item
Nice addition to any Home Front collection MINIATURE GILT & ENAMEL CIVIL DEFENCE BADGE Excellent quality Civil Defence Badge
Gilded brass (?)
With Red Crown & Blue squared body
Inset with service stripes & Civil Defence wording
With rear half moon button hole fixing.
Attractive item
Nice addition to any Home Front collection MINIATURE GILT & ENAMEL HOME GUARD BADGE Excellent quality Miniature Home Guard Badge
Gilded brass (?)
With Red Crown & Blue Oval body.
With inset H.G
With rear half moon button hole fixing.
Attractive item
Nice addition to any Home Front collection MINIATURE GILT & ENAMEL HOME GUARD BADGE Excellent quality Home Guard Badge
Gilded brass (?)
With Red Crown & Blue Oval body.
With full wording “HOME GUARD “ inset
With rear half moon button hole fixing.
Attractive item
Nice addition to any Home Front collection MINIATURE ORDER OF BRITISH INDIA Silver and Enamel miniature -
Order of British India (2nd type)
Approx 22mm
Definitely shows age not a modern produced item
Unfortunately without its ribbon
But in good collectable condition MINIATURE ORDER OF ST MICHAEL & ST GEORGE Stunning miniature Gilt & Enamel
Order of St Michael & St George
Outstanding craftsmanship throughout
Unfortunately a crack to the enamel on one arm
(I only noticed this once photographed)
With original ribbon
Highly collectable in VG condition MOUNTED GERMAN - BRUNSWICK MEDAL PAIR Brunswick - Prussian Court mounted medal pair
Prussian Iron Cross 2nd class
Brunswick War Merit Cross 2nd class
Both with original silk ribbons
Pin back bar with a Red felt backing
(Some minor wear to the felt)
With a Prussian Veterans association badge
Firmly pinned to the bar
(Silk ribbon somewhat frayed and AF)
A nice wartime combination
The Brunswick cross itself is scarce
The Duchy had less than 500,000 inhabitants
It’s army / regiments being one of the smaller
Imperial German forces deployed in WW1
Nice collectable pair of medals. MOUNTED GERMAN-BAVARIAN GROUP OF 3 MEDALS Good Bavarian- Imperial German medal grouping
Consisting of the following awards-
Bavarian War Merit cross with swords (3rd class)
Prussian Iron Cross (2nd class)
14-18 Honour cross in bronze with swords
All with original silk ribbons
Blue cloth backed pin backed mounting bar
With 3x brass medal suspension hooks .
Nice addition to any WW1 collection. NAMED BURMA STAR GROUP & PENCIL DRAWINGS 39/45 ,Burma Stars ,War & Defence Medals
Swing mounted on a bar (No pin- never has been)
With all original ribbons
Named to -
1144471 LAC RANDLE R.A.F
With 18 hand drawn pictures of Japanese Aircraft
All in pencil with their designations / names
With a 3 page pencil written list of Japanese Aircraft
Along with a Brass KC RAF Cap badge
I’m assuming there would have been a full lot of pics
Each one tallying with the name on the list .
Still an interesting grouping,
Why they were drawn I don’t know ,
But there must have been a reason of some sorts.
Worthy of research . NAMED WW2 RAF OFFICERS SIDE CAP POSS CASUALTY Lovely example of an RAF officers side cap
Blue Barathea material
With gilt Kings Crown buttons & two piece cap badge
Black - Blue velvet liner band
Named in ink to -
W.O C.G CAVE
Side cap appears totally unworn .
There was a RAFVR SGT -
Cyril George Cave (276 Squadron)
Who was killed 07/11/1942
Could this have belonged to him ?
Cracking example of a side cap
Would be difficult to upgrade it NATIONAL HOSPITAL SERVICE RESERVE BADGE Home Front / Civil Defence Gilt & Enamel badge
For the -
NATIONAL HOSPITAL SERVICE RESERVE
Kings Crown variant (Pre 1952)
With original rear pin fixing & makers marks
In excellent collectable condition NUMBERED WW2 AFS BUTTON HOLE BADGE Excellent quality AFS Badge
Red Enamel & white metal
(Appears to be un-marked Silver)
Numbered half moon rear fixing (59275) OBSOLETE METROPOLITAN POLICE CAP BADGE Obsolete Chrome Met Police Cap Badge
With rear slider clearly marked -
“BUTLER VICTORIA ST , BIRMINGHAM “ OLD CONTEMPTIBLE ASSOCIATION LAPEL BADGE Original Old Contemptible Association badge
Bronze , with half moon fixing to rear,
Complete with issue number and makers marking.
The association was formed on 25th June 1925
By Captain JP Danny (Royal Artillery)
Being open to -
Members of the BEF who served in France/ Flanders
Within the range of enemy guns
Between 5th August & 22nd November 1914
They called themselves “The Old Contemptible’s”
The name arose due to comment made by kaiser Bill
Regarding Sir John French’s
“Contemptible little Army” .
(A comment he lived to regret no doubt)
A nice collectable item and I believe researchable
With the issue number to the back. ORIGINAL WW1 MINIATURE MEDAL \"PAIR\" Original WW1 War & Victory Medal Pair
Good quality Miniature medals
With original \"Silk Ribbons\"
On swing mounting bar OTTOMAN TURKISH AMMUNITION BELT & SHOULDER STRAPS Very unusual Turkish / Arab Ammunition belt .
Black leather belt & integral shoulder straps
Ten flapped ammunition pockets
With silver wire work embroidered decoration
Of Crescent moons / Stars, flowers & daggers
Double buckle front fixing (Chromed buckles)
All fully lined with a soft brown kid leather .
This is a very impressive- high end belt rig / set up.
Quite small in size possibly a dress or parade item
I’ve not been able to find one the same,
But it’s similar to WW1 period Ottoman Turkish belts P.O.W (GOLD COAST) ALUMINIUM CIGARETTE CASE Well made Aluminium cigarette case
Approximately 5.5” x 3” closed
Unusual concealed push button opening
Seems to work- though case can be opened by hand
It also remains closed until opened.
The catches were made with very thin metal springs
Often just “Go” as in don’t work at all .
Leaving them with no locking mechanism at all.
Case is engraved front & back with floral motifs
The Front having an additional engraving of-
An African Elephant under a Palm Tree
West African colonies / Protectorate’s-
The Gold Coast / Sierra Leone / Gambia
Inside having one side decorated with line engraving
The other with a scantily clad lady
Who appears to be at the beach with sun rays behind
One elasticated cigarette holder remains
The other is long lost,
Though the mounting points remain.
A well made item.
Often attributed to Italian Prisoners of War
A good collectable item. P17 BAYONET , SCABBARD & HG FROG First World War US M1917 Bayonet & Scabbard .
With later British Home Guard leather frog.
Bayonet in untouched as found condition
With some old fine surface rust
Blade with some age related discolouration
Blade marked -
US flaming grenade, Eagles head and number 21
Other side Remington roundel & 1917.
Dark wood groves wooden grips held by screw bolts
Complete with an original leather scabbard
(Steel top & bottom mounts )
Brass belt hooks and leather belt mount.
The leather frog is made by B.H.& G & dated 1940
Frog has been waxed or oiled at some stage.
US marked and issued
But appears issued to British Home Guard in WW2
A good honest straight out of the woodwork bayonet
Straight out of “Dads Army” ! PAIR -DUKE OF WELLINGTONS SHOULDER TITLES Matched pair of brass
DUKE OF WELLINGTON’S shoulder titles
Good condition (Slight Verdi Gris )
Complete with double coffin type rear fixings.
Reduced from £30 - 25 PAIR 1944 DUTCH SOUVENIR WOODEN CLOGS Carved pair of Wooden clogs
Approx 5.5” long
Both inscribed with “HOLLAND 1944”
(One inscription slightly better than the other )
Definitely a pair
Nice wartime souvenir item PAIR BRITISH OFFICERS SPURS WW1 PERIOD Matched pair of British spurs
With original associated leather straps
Spurs marked -
Swain & Adeney Best Hard
Nice condition though the leather could do with some feed PAIR CALF LENGTH BLACK RIDING BOOTS Pair of good quality Black Riding boots,
Not necessarily military
These came with a mixed amount of Full Dress items
They display well and would set off any suitable uniform
Size 7 1/2 in good clean condition
No splits or damage to stitching
Heels and soles have some wear but not excessive
The inner surface of each boot has rub / wear marks
This is just because they have been worn,
No doubt rubbed on a the sides of a horse
For some considerable period of time PAIR ETON COLLEGE OTC S/ TITLES & CAP BADGE White metal shoulder badges & cap badge
For the
EATON COLLEGE OFFICER TRAINING CORPS
White Metal Kings Crown cap badge
Showing the University crest
With double bladed rear fixings
Shoulder badges are quite “Chunky” in appearance
With unusual brass blade rear fixings
A classic WW1 OTC pairing
In very good clean collectable condition PAIR OF 1942 DATED RAF ISSUE 37 PATT POUCHES Almost matched pair of RAF issue basic pouches
Light Blue un issued & un- blanco’d
One clearly marked on the inner “Lid”
MK 111 B.H.G Ltd 1942
The other appears to be marked again on the inner lid -
M.W.& B Ltd 1942 (Broad Arrow)
With MK111 on the reverse
Colour wise they are a perfect
Good collectable condition PAIR OF ATS - ARMY OFFICERS BOOTS Very nice pair of chestnut brown boots
Part lace up , with a double buckle top
Stamped 1944 inside along with the makers name -
John White - M Fitt
There’s also a name in ink -Maj Holloway
These are I believe RAOC pattern boots
But due to the size I’m not 100% positive
They are small only about 11” from tip of toe to heel !
Without hobnails just Blakey’s front and back
I’m sure these would have been female issue
Maybe for an ATS Officer or driver
I can’t guarantee they will fit anyone
These are being sold as display items only
Study the pictures carefully,
They make up part of the description
Please bear this in mind if you decide to purchase
Still a very nice looking pair of boots !
Reduced from £110.00 to £50 ! PAIR OF BRASS BRITISH EPAULETTES (Cira.1840)
Pair of Brass “Banjo” Shoulder boards
(Possibly Yeomanry Cavalry)
With lapped scale’s and Victorian crown buttons
(Buttons have a lion standing on a Victorian crown)
That appear to be held in place by leather (?) wedges
A matched pair - unfortunately with some damage
One has a complete rear back plate - other is missing
Some stress fractures to one shoulder crescent
With minor loss & denting to the top scale edges
The damage doesn’t affect the item
They display very well PAIR OF EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY OTC SHOULDER TITLES\' Original matched pair of brass -
Edinburgh University OTC shoulder titles
Both complete with double lugged rear fixings
Good clean collectable badges. PAIR OF LEATHER LUFTWAFFE ? GAUNTLET GLOVES Pair of Dark Brown leather gauntlet type gloves
Though a pair they are slightly different colours
One being a tad darker than the other.
Finger / hand area is fur lined,
Where as the flaired cuff section isn’t
Adjustable strap with popper fitting across the wrist
Inside one glove there is a label
“KOPP, QUALITATS LEDERBEKLEIDUNG”
(KOPP Quality leather clothing)
Some general wear and tear to the leather surface
Minor scuffs ,abrasions and insect damage
But nothing to detract from the item .
Recently obtained in a collection of flying equipment
Original owner states used by Luftwaffe personnel
Ground crews etc .
I’ve seen numerous pictures of German troops
Wearing a hotch potch of civilian clothing
Especially during the winter months and in Russia
I honestly don’t know one way or another
Please study the pictures
As they make up a large part of the description.
Nice worn leather gauntlet gloves
That definitely “Look the Part “ PAIR OF PRIVATE PURCHASE DISPATCH RIDERS HIGH LEG BOOTS Pair of P/Purchase Dispatch Rider style High Leg Boots
No idea on size maybe an 8 or a 9
Brown leather with fully sown tongue
8X Eyeholes & 11 x Hooks to each side and buckle / strap
Leather multi layered sole
With triple boot studs to the front and double nailed heels
General wear to the boots,but no significant damage
No markings I can see-
(Except some indistinct numbers inside each boot)
Could possibly be worn but would make a better display item
just need a good clean and polish
Reduced from £95 to £50 ! PAIR OF US 1938 PATT CANVAS LEGGINGS (1942 DATED ) Matched pair of US 1938 patt canvas leggings
Numerous stamps markings etc
Dated 1942 (3R size ?)
With original buckles , straps etc
In good clean (Un issued ) condition PAIR PRINTED WAR OFFICE CONTROLLED UNIT PATCHES Unissued pair of printed insignia
For - “War Office Controlled Units
Backed on an off white cotton webbing type material
Ex Taylor’s stock (Woolwich SE London)
In good clean collectable condition PAIR US PATCHES MILITARY MISSION TO MOSCOW Pair of American shoulder patches
For the US MILITARY MISSION TO MOSCOW PAIR WW2 AUSTRALIAN COLLAR BADGES -43RD HINDMARSH REGIMENT Matched pair of Black Painted Australian Collar badges
43rd Battalion Hindmarsh Regiment (Victoria)
As worn between 1930 & 1942
Complete with rear loop fixings
In very good collectable condition PAIR WW2 AUSTRALIAN PUTTEES DATED 1943 Original WW2 Australian puttees
Dated 1943 & marked with the Broad arrow & Double D
May have the odd moth \"Nip\"
But good honest original items PAIR WW2 CIVIL DEFENCE ARP WARDENS SHOULDER TITLES Original WW2 matched pair of WARDEN shoulder titles PATRIOTIC WW1 BRITISH BULLDOG PIN BADGE “On Active Service “
Bulldog & Union Jack pin back tin badge
32mm across no makers mark of any sort
Very crude (But original) bent pin rear fixing
(I’ve found others online with identical pins)
Some slight foxing - discolouration
But a nice collectable badge
Never meant to have lasted over 100 years! PLASTIC WHW BADGE GAU HALLE MERSEBURG Green circular WHW badge
1936-37 Gau HALLE MERSEBURG
Good clean condition with original rear fixing pin PLASTIC WHW BADGE GAU KURHESSEN 1936-37 Red circular WHW badge
1936-37 Gau KURHESSEN.
Good clean condition with original rear fixing pin PLASTIC WHW BADGE GAU MAGDEBURG ANHALT Heavy Blue Plastic WHW badge
1935-1936 Gau MAGDEBURG ANHALT
Some wear to the painted finish,
Original knurled stick pin fixing - slightly bent
But a good honest badge - not often seen. PLASTIC WHW BADGE GAU WESTFALEN SUD Red & white WHW Shield shaped badge
With central eagle motif
Gau WESTFALEN SUD
Good condition with original rear pin fixing POST 1952 GLAMORGAN POLICE HELMET PLATE White metal / Chrome helmet plate
Of the Glamorgan Constabulary
Queens Crown post 1952 ,
With 3 x fixing lugs to the rear
In 1969 the force became part of the South Wales Constabulary
Good clean condition POST 1952 RAF OFFICERS GILT BERET BADGE Queens Crown RAF Officers Beret badge.
Gilt metal, with the Crown with Red velvet infill
On its original black material backing
Edge just lifting in one area
As can be seen in the picture
(Easily stuck back with pritt-stick or such like)
VGC a quality item POST 1952 WEST YORKSHIRE POLICE HELMET PLATE White Metal / Chrome helmet plate
Of the West Yorkshire Metropolitan Police
Queens Crown / post 1952 issue
Three fixing lugs to the reverse
Good clean condition PRE 1953 BRITISH HONDURAS POLICE HELMET BADGE Large Kings Crown Brass helmet badge
For the British Honduras Police
With original double lugged rear fixings
Nice crisp striking in good clean collectable condition PRE WAR LEWIS PATTERN FLYING HELMET Pre War Lewis Pattern Flying Helmet.
Original black leather flying helmet ,
With soft chamois type leather lining
Made by Lewis of London.
(Internal label as per photos )
Retaining its original gosport tubes / ear pieces.
Good overall condition with minor wear
Commensurate with age ,
The leather is supple and retains a good colour
Chrome furniture now dull with age ,
But I’m sure that it could be polished up if necessary.
All in all a good honest helmet.
Would make a nice addition to any collection.
A 1930’s flying helmet,
But was often used / worn in WW2
By civilian Air Transport Auxiliary Pilots PRE WW2 ITALIAN FASCIST UNIVERSITY STUDENTS CAP Unusual (To say the least) Italian Fascist Students cap
Blue Felt body with elongated front \"Peak\"
Approx. 16\" long from front to back
With Gilt wire tassel decoration to one side
Gilt wire edging and decorative front knot
(Also has an additional Black knot or tassel to the front)
The cap is decorated with various badges / medals
Some Religious / Historical others Fascist
Gilt metal GIL insignia to both sides,
Small medal with Mussolini\'s head ,
larger Bronze medal with Fascist Axe & naked man (Sports ?)
There is also a Gilt metal \"Eagle\" attached
(Similar to the one used by the RAF)
Inside has a sweat band with Milan maker / retailers stamp
Not often seen and as stated unusual to say the least
Looks like something the Pied Piper would have worn ! PRE WWI PRUSSIAN BELT BUCKLE (1895 Patt) Good quality two piece EM - NCO’s belt buckle
Of brass and nickel construction
With roller buckle fixing and keeper loop to the rear
Slight deformation to the brass front plate
(Two parallel creases )
Possibly happened during its construction
Or just as easily during its working life
Nice honest buckle in good collectable condition PRESENTATION 10th SUSSEX HOME GUARD EPNS TRAY Oval EPNS tray Approx 16” x 12.5” in size
With metal carrying handles on both ends .
Engraved with the following words -
“Presented To, Corpl & Mrs C.B Webb
By the
Officers NCO’s & Men
No.1 Platoon “A” Company
10th SX HG
7th March 1945”
Tray has some ,
General wear and tear, scratches & discolouration
But is perfectly readable & May clean up if polished
10th Sussex HG were the East Brighton detatchment
Should be researchable an interesting item
A nice addition to any Home Front collection. PRESENTATION INVERNESS HOME GUARD LIDDED TURINE Impressive lidded Presentation HG Turine
The lid engraved with the following-
“Presented By the Officers, NCO’s & men
Of No.2 Coy Inverness Home Guard
- To Major J.A McVinish-
On the Occasion of his promotion to second
In Command of the Battalion 1/7/44”
Very well made item
Lid has a detachable handle and engraved decoration
Some general ware and tear
But an outstanding presentation piece
Would make a nice centrepiece of any HG collection PRUSSIAN / WEIMAR REPUBLIC FIRE SERVICE MERITORIOUS SERVICE BADGE Weimar Republic - PrussianFire Service Badge,
Free State period circa 1926 to 1933,
Gilt badge, showing Prussian Eagle
Underneath Crossed Fire Axes and Fire helmet
With wording that roughly translates to -
“For Service to the Fire Brigade)
Reverse stamped ‘Original’ GES. / GESCHÜTZT Fitted with original needle pin.
Some wear to gilding but still a very attractive piece PRUSSIAN LANDWEHR RESERVISTS MEDAL 2nd CLASS WW1 Period Prussian Reservists / Territorial Medal
(Small size 2nd Class issued between 1913-1920)
Almost all it’s gilt finish remaining
On its original corn flower blue ribbon
With attached pin back ribbon bar.
Fairly scarce medal in good collectable condition. QC GRENADIER GUARDS CAP BADGE Gilt metal Post 1952 Grenadier Guards cap badge
With two loops to the back QUEEN ELIZABETH THE SECOND
Rest in Peace Ma’am your duty has been done .
Long live the King . QUEENS OWN HIGHLANDERS OFFICERS GLENGARRY BADGE Three Piece white metal cast Glengarry badge
For the Queens Own Highlanders
Complete with all rear fixings
In good clean collectable condition RAF POLICE ARMBAND WITH ONE PIECE FS TYPE BADGE ATTACHED WW2 / Post War RAF Police Armband
Made of black - blue Cotton canvas type material
With a central Red Felt band ,
And embroidered lettering R.A.F.P.
With affixed RAF one piece officers badge
As sometimes seen on side caps etc
This has two rear loops and is held by a split pin.
The holes in the armband to take the badge loops
Are machine finished not just pushed through.
So I’m assuming this would be an officers issue item.
Adjustable rear push button fixings
(One partially detached but still holding on)
A good honest example of this armband.
General wear and ageing to the material.
Including some minor moth nips to the Red Felt.
All in all a nice addition to any collection RARE WW2 FRENCH LECLERC BISCUIT TIN A French lithographic biscuit tin
Depicting various WW2 events involving General Leclerc.
The lid having a picture of General Leclerc,
Along with a map of France
And badge of 2nd Free French Armoured div
The front shows Tanks in the Tunisian Desert
The back shows General Leclerc
Taking the Salute his after the Liberation of Strasbourg.
Right side shows General Leclerc
With French Soldiers at the Liberation of Paris.
Left Side shows the funeral of General Leclerc
With his coffin on a gun carriage in 1947.
The tin Measures the following:
21.7cm x 11.5 x 13
Condition as per pics ,
Lithographs are scratched , marked and worn.
One of the four tin feet is loose .
Held in place with sellotape from the inside.
(This could easily be remedied with a dab of glue)
Definitely showing it’s age -
But a very unusual item
Interesting Free French commemorative tin.
I’ve only seen one other in 35+ years of collecting. RE CAP BADGE (BI METAL GRVI) George VI Royal Engineers Bi Metal cap badge RE CAP BADGE (GRVI) George VI slider backed one piece brass
Royal Engineers cap badge ROMANIAN COMMUNIST SECRET POLICE DECORATIONS Set of three Romanian Secret Police Decorations
Gold,Silver and Bronze grade pin back awards
Awarded from 1968-1989 (Ceausescu period)
To Officers and senior members of the Securitate
Romanian Communist State Security Service
All three awards are oval in shape
Approximately 6cm x 5cm in size
Decorated with sunburst and white stones
With a central enamelled coat of arms.
These are unusual awards
Not often seen and obviously no longer produced.
I’m pricing these fairly at £300 for the set.
I’ve seen the Bronze & Silver grades
Listed for more and not found a Gold one for sale.
Collectable grouping only going to increase in value.
Reduced from £300 -250 ROYAL CORPS OF SIGNALS CAP BADGE Bi -Metal Kings Crown Royal Signals cap badge
Slider back ROYAL ENGINEERS CAP BADGE Kings Crown Darkened Brass R.E cap badge.
George 6th Cypher -Slider back
Slightly \"Bent\" into shape no doubt by it\'s original wearer ! ROYAL ENGINEERS CAP BADGE Kings Crown Bi- Metal R.E cap badge.
George 6th Cypher -Slider back ROYAL ENGINEERS MATCHBOX COVER Tin matchbox , with celluloid covering
Decorated with the badge of the Royal Engineers
(Both front & back - GRVI cypher)
With ROYAL ENGINEERS on the spine
Some very slight foxing / discolouration
But nothing to detract at all from the item
Good collectable item
That was never designed to last 80 plus years ! ROYAL NORTHUMBERLAND FUSILIERS LAPEL BADGE (1) Royal Northumberland Fusiliers Comrades Association Lapel Badge,
Gilt badge with Green enamel border,
With central regimental motif St George & the Dragon
Approx 1” across
With pin back fixing to reverse and makers details.
A nice 1950’s period badge.
Good clean collectable condition ROYAL NORTHUMBERLAND FUSILIERS LAPEL BADGE (2) Royal Northumberland Fusiliers Comrades Association Lapel Badge,
Gilt badge with Green enamel border,
With central regimental motif St George & the Dragon
Approx 1” across
With half moon fixing to reverse and makers details.
A nice 1950’s period badge.
Good clean collectable condition SCARCE EDWARD VII CAPE RURAL POLICE HELMET PLATE
Edwardian Cape Rural Police Helmet Plate
White metal with Crowned Edward VII Cypher
Enclosed in a Laurel and Oak leaf wreath
3 x loop rear fixings
Large impressive badge approx. 5.5"" x 3.25" in size
Cape Rural Police was disbanded c.1910
When the Cape Colony was incorporated into the -
"Union of South Africa"
The SAP coming into being in 1913 SCARCE SET OF CHARLES DE GAULLE PRINTS Unusual & complete set of 8 coloured prints
By IMAGERIE PELLERIN - EPINAL
Depicting the life and achievements of -
Charles De Gaulle issued 10 years after his death
In their original flock covered folder
That depicts the Free French Flag
With De Gaulle’s name and years he lived between
(1890-1970)
Reverse of the prints show 5000 were produced
In total these being all numbered 471 / 5000
As already said an unusual lot
In good clean condition
Some minor ripples to the paper
These would no doubt disappear if framed - weighted
Unusual addition to any Free French collection. SIGNED MINIATURE PROPELLER CASWELL USMC (ACE) Unusual wooden miniature propeller
Varnished light wood approx 12” long.
Signed -
“Dean Caswell ,Col USMC (Ret)”
Dean Caswell was a USMC “Ace”
Serving in WW2, Korea & Vietnam
Winning a Silver Star, 3 x DFC’s and 5 x Air Medals
I believe these were done for fund raising of some sort
Unusual item , never seen these before SIGNED MINIATURE PROPELLOR VRACIU / HELLCAT (USN ACE) Unusual wooden miniature propeller
Varnished light wood approx 12” long.
Signed -
“Alex Vraciu - HELLCAT”
Alex Vraciu was a US Navy “Ace”
Serving in WW2, being ranked as 4th amongst US Naval Aces
Winning the Navy Cross , DFC & Air Medal
As well as being put forward for the Medal of Honour !
I believe these were done for fund raising of some sort
Unusual item , never seen these before SILVER GERMAN DLRG STICKPIN Nice quality Silver stickpin of the
“German Lifesaving Service”
No makers markings
Fitted to a good quality twisted pin. SILVER GRADE WW2 GERMAN WOUND BADGE Nice solid backed example of a Silver Wound Badge
Quite dirty with a greyish finish
But definitely a silver grade badge.
No makers markings
A good honest example .
Reduced from £90 - £75 SMALL GREEN LEATHER AUTO PISTOL HOLSTER Unusual small Automatic Pistol Holster
Made of a soft chromed green leather
Possibly Italian for the Beretta M34
Strangely no extra mag holder or rear belt loops
So how it was actually worn I don’t know !
Very well made and of good quality
Professionally done ,not a homemade lash up SMALL LOT OF WW2 DOCS , PASSES INSPECTORATE OF ARMAMENTS Interesting lot of WW2 Home Front paperwork
All relating to a Mr E.A Nicholls
Who was employed by the Ministry of Armaments
Comprising of -
Letters re his deferment of Military service
National Service act card
Christmas card 1938-1938 with the logo of -
Armaments Inspectorate Department Woolwich
A photo postcard of the gates of Woolwich Arsenal
Named passes to the following-
Westinghouse Break & Signal Company Ltd
Vickers Armstrong Ltd
Cardiff Docks
Foster Yates & Thom Ltd (Blackburn) Canal Works
No idea if this lot can be researched or not ,
If it can or can’t it’s still -
An unusual grouping with docs that are rarely seen
Good collectable WW2 Home Front lot SOVIET - UKRAINE DEFENCE ASSISTANCE BADGE 1952 Unusual Gilt Brass & Enamel badge
For the -
“Society of Assistance to the Defence of Ukraine “
Circa 1952
Very small Approx 1” x 0.5” in size
Gilt Oval badge with laurel leaf outer wreath
Central Red Star on top of an anchor,
And crossed Machine pistol & Mosin Nagant Rifle
With a plane flying over the top
White enamelled background
Badge topped off with a Red Enamel banner .
Very well made ,
With rear screw back post & domed screw plate.
Unusual badge and not often seen.
Good example of an early Post war Soviet badge SOVIET FIRE BRIGADE BRAVERY MEDAL Soviet Medal for Courage in a fire,
White metal disk (Silver or Silver Plate I’m not sure)
Front shows a Fireman carrying a child from a fire
The Back Crossed Axe & Adjustable spanner
Over a Star & wreath etc
On its ribbon and individual pin back mount.
An attractive medal unusual and not often seen
A nice addition to any collection.
Awarded to Soviet citizens for -
Courage & bravery in extinguishing fires
Saving lives or property from fire
And or for preventing explosions / fires
(Approximately 32,000 issued) SOVIET MEDAL 800 YEARS OF MOSCOW & DOC Original Russian medal -
To commemorate the 800th Anniversary of Moscow
With brass suspension plate and ribbon
Complete with 1948 dated award certificate
In good collectable condition
This was awarded to all citizens of Moscow
Who had lived there for five years or more
Being involved in the city’s reconstruction .
Also to any holder of the “Defence of Moscow medal”
(Approximately 1.7 Million issued ) SOVIET MEDAL FOR 250th ANNIVERSARY OF LENNINGRAD Original Russian medal -
To commemorate the 250th Anniversary of Leningrad
With brass suspension plate and ribbon
In good collectable condition
This was awarded to all citizens of Leningrad
Who had lived there for five years or more
Being involved in the city’s reconstruction .
Also to holders of the “Defence of Leningrad medal”
(Approximately 1.4Million issued ) SOVIET MEDAL FOR CULTIVATION OF THE VIRGIN LANDS & DOC Medal for the Cultivation of the Virgin Lands
On its ribbon and pin back mounting plate
With original 1957 dated certificate / booklet of issue
Good clean collectable item .
Awarded to all who who helped with farming 36,000,000 hectares of previously uncultivated land
In Kazakhstan, Siberia, the Urals, the Volga
And N/ Caucasus for two years from 1954–56
(Approximately 1.4 million issued) SOVIET MEDAL FOR DISTINGUISHED SERVICE IN PRESERVATION OF PUBLIC ORDER Soviet Police - Security Forces DSM
White metal medal (Silver or silver plated)
Front having the inscription in Cyrillic-
“FOR DISTINCTION IN THE PROTECTION OF PUBLIC ORDER”
Below a five pointed star.
The back the - State Emblem of the Soviet Union
With the letters CCCP below
On its ribbon with pin back mounting plate
A good looking collectable medal
Awarded to Law Enforcement , Military & civilians
For -Courage and bravery,
Whilst maintaining public order and combating crime.
(Approximately 47,000 issued) SOVIET MEDAL FOR SAVING LIFE FROM DROWNING Soviet life Saving medal
Gilded brass (Showing wear as per photo)
Front shows a rescue swimmer & drowning man
Reverse Hammer Sickle & Laurel leaves etc
With its ribbon & pin back mount
An attractive medal in fair to good condition
Unfortunately has a Stress fracture as per pic.
Awarded by to persons of any Nationality
For saving life in Soviet seas or waterways
Or saving Soviet Citizens anywhere from drowning
(Approximately 24,000 issued) SOVIET MEDAL FOR THE RECLAMATION OF THE NON BLACK SOIL REGION Soviet Medal for -
“The Transformation of the Non Black Soil Region “
Front shows a tractor ploughing a field etc
The Rear Hammer & Sickle , ears of a wheat etc.
On its ribbon & pin back mount.
Some wear to gilding (as per photo )
An attractive and collectable medal
Awarded for 3 years outstanding service
In Soviet Agriculture
(Approximately 25,000 issued) SOVIET OFFICERS DOC LOT - WW2 PARTISAN Lot of 4 Soviet Officers Identity Documents
Named to -
Sergei Vladimirovich Grishin (If Translate is correct !)
Born in 1917 - Joining the Party in 1943
Communist Party Red Book
Containing all personal details, contributions etc
Veterans Association card of the Great Patriotic War
Partisan Veterans card
(Smolensk Region 1941 - 1944)
1974 dated card for -
Honorary Membership of the Defence Dept of USSR
I’m assuming this group should be researchable
From the photos it appears that this Officer
Was possibly a Lt General (?) Two stars on S/Boards
Possibly wearing the “Hero of the Soviet Union”
Along with a military Academy badge
And numerous medal ribbons. SOVIET ORDER OF LABOUR GLORY 3rd CLASS Order of Labour Glory 3rd Class
large silver,gilt and enamel award,
The front, having a raised depiction of a factory
Overlaid with a hammer and sickle,
And Cyrillic inscription of “LABOUR GLORY”
Topped by a five-pointed red enamelled star,
With red enamelled banner & CCCP in gilt
Flanked by gilt wheat stalks.
The back having a raised maker’s mark,
Leningrad mint and engraved with the issue number.
On its ribbon and pin back mounting plate. SOVIET ORDER OF MATERNAL GLORY 1st, 2nd & 3rd CLASSES Soviet order of Maternal Glory-
Complete set of 1st ,2nd & 3rd class awards
All are individually numbered to the reverse
With markings for the Leningrad Mint
1st Class in Gilt & Enamels,
2nd Class in Silver & Enamels
3rd Class in Silver
Impressive looking awards
Akin to the Nazi Mother’s Cross
Or the Italian Fascist Mothers medals
1st class: mothers bearing and raising 9 children.
2nd class: mothers bearing and raising 8 children.
3rd class: mothers bearing and raising 7 children.
I don’t know if these were issued to the same person
They came mounted like this
Possibility framed at one point.
A nice looking display grouping
In good collectable condition
Reduced from £150 - £100 SOVIET ORDER OF THE RED BANNER OF LABOUR (1) Outstanding Silver Gilt & Enamelled
Soviet Order of the Red Banner of Labour
Large Red Enamelled flag /banner with CCCP in gold
Flying over a cog wheel ,
Inset with depiction of a hydro electric dam,
Lower portion decorated with blue enamel “water”
With large central Hammer and Sickle
All surround by a gilt oak leaf wreath
Bottom of the cog wheel
Decorated with gilt ears of corn and Red Enamel Star
Flat backed variant with three rivets,
Mint marks and engraved issue number
Complete with correct ribbon and mounting plate SOVIET ORDER OF THE RED BANNER OF LABOUR (2) Outstanding Silver Gilt & Enamelled
Soviet Order of the Red Banner of Labour
Large Red Enamelled flag /banner with CCCP in gold
Flying over a cog wheel ,
Inset with depiction of a hydro electric dam,
Lower portion decorated with blue enamel “water”
With large central Hammer and Sickle
All surround by a gilt oak leaf wreath
Bottom of the cog wheel
Decorated with gilt ears of corn and Red Enamel Star
Slightly dish backed variant with three rivets,
Mint marks and engraved issue number
Complete with correct ribbon and mounting plate
(Ribbon slightly grubby but original) SOVIET RUSSIAN SHIPS MECHANIC BREST BADGE Soviet Naval Mechanics Brest Badge
Dark metal central anchor surrounded by a chain,
With applied gilt plated propeller & Hammer / Sickle
Mint marking MD to the rear along with screw post .
Complete with original domed screw plate
Unusual badge in very good collectable condition
Genuine item getting scarcer to find. STAG HANDLED WW1 GERMAN TRENCH KNIFE Exceptional WW1 period Private Purchase
“German Trench Knife”
Heavy Stag horn grip best part of 4” long
With a large brass pommel cap
White metal grip collar
With short stubby cross guard 2” across.
Good quality unmarked 6” blade
Double edged for the last 3”
Complete with its original brown leather scabbard.
With a White metal ball ended chape
Loose but still held in place by a wire staple.
Looks like originally there may have been a belt loop
But this has been lost to time.
A very tactile knife ,
Showing some age discolouration to the blade
But nothing you wouldn’t expect to see
Or that detracts from the item.
A cracking addition to any collection.
NO OVERSEAS POSTAGE AVAILABLE
U.K. SALES ONLY THE 47th LONDON DIVISION 1914-1919 - HARDBACK Red hard bound copy of -
“THE 47th LONDON DIVISION 1914-1919”
The forward by -
“THE RIGHT HON. VISCOUNT ESHER GCB GCVO”
Complete with all 10 pull out maps & Appendix.
Damage to one edge of the spine
(Could be repaired carefully with museum grade tape)
Otherwise in good condition.
A useful addition to any WW1 library. THE 56th DIVISION (1st LONDON TERRITORIALS) HARDBACK BOOK Red hard bound copy of -
“THE 56th LONDON DIVISION “
By Major C.H Dudley Ward.
(DSO & MC)
Printed by John Murray , Albemarle St London 1921
Complete with pull out maps & full Appendix
In good used condition
A useful addition to any WW1 library. THIRD REICH PERIOD GERMAN ARBEITSBUCH German Arbeitsbuch ( Labour book)
Stamps from 1936 up till 1945
From Rangsdorf and Berlin
Mostly in script ( I have problems reading it)
Possibly researchable
Good original piece of Third Reich documentation TIN WW1 & CELLULOID MATCHBOX COVER Very unusual WW1 matchbox cover
Made of tin with a celluloid covering
Front shows the picture a RN sailor in uniform
The back the flags of the Allies,with the legend “THERE COLOURS WILL NOT RUN”
The spine printed with the word “MATCHES “
Original paper label inside the front cover reads -
GEO.R NUTTALL
Photographer
The Arcade Studio
Portsmouth
Also has a faded ink number
(Possibly would have identified the sailor
On the front of the cover with it )
A very nice if not unique item
Reduced from £45- £30 TRENCH ART LIGHTER (MADE FROM SMLE OILER) Very unusual Trench Art lighter
Made using a SMLE oil bottle
Appears complete with a moving top cover
Wheel still freely turns
I’d have thought put a flint in it and it should work.
Nice example for any collection. U.S 3rd MARINE DIVISION SHOULDER PATCH USMC American military shoulder patch
3rd USMC Division U.S DAF DESERT AIR FORCE SHOULDER PATCH US military shoulder patch
For the “Desert Airforce “ UNISSUED WW1 US SIDE CAP Distinctively shaped US WW1 side Cap
In almost mint condition
Appears to be unissued , never having a badge fitted
Very thin woven liner band marked with 23
Otherwise totally devoid of any markings
Obtained some time ago
From a large French private museum- collection UNOPENED WW2 US CARLISLE DRESSING TIN Unopened olive green Carlisle dressing
Retaining almost 100% of its Original painted finish
Good clean collectable item UNUSUAL ARGYLE & SUTHERLAND HIGHLANDERS BROOCH Very detailed grey metal (Zinc ?) badge / brooch
Of the Argyle and Sutherland Highlanders
Approximately 2” tall and 1.5” wide
With a purpose made rear recess / safety pin fixing
Pin appears to be held in place by old yellow glue
It looks to have been made this way ?
Unusual item I’ve not seen anything like it before.
In good clean condition
Reduced from £18-15 UNUSUAL LONG BARREL SAM BROWNE HOLSTER Very unusual long barrelled pistol holster
In Brown leather to fit the Sam Brown equipment
Appears professionally made
Possibly for a 7.5” Webley & Scott revolver
These were intended as target pistols
But could have been carried by Officers
As they would have been a Private purchase item.
Good clean condition
A couple of small creases / cracks to the leather
But nothing to detract from the item.
Currently stuffed with newspaper
To help retain its shape UNUSUAL PIN DISHES GERMAN EAST AFRICA - ZANZIBAR A “Matched Pair” of pin dishes or possibly ashtrays
Made of copper approx 3.5” across
Both set with a central coin in the base .
One being from German East Africa & dated 1892
The other being from Zanzibar
Both were obviously made together
So I’m assuming both coins are of a similar age
Unusual items in good collectable condition
If only they could talk ! UNUSUAL VICTORIAN ROSETTE OR SLOUCH HAT HADGE Unusual Golden Yellow & Green Silk Rosette
(Yellow body , with Green central decoration)
Approx 3” high & 2.5” across
With a single trailing Yellow ribbon approx 1” long
With Green silk centre & White metal POW feathers
Looking at the construction of the item
It’s been together for a very long time.
The POW feathers being sown to the rosette
No other fixings are present or appear to be missing.
I’ve drawn a blank on what this is,
It could be a slouch hat badge or just Victorian decor
Honestly don’t know.
(If anyone knows please feel free to drop me a line) UNUSUAL WW1 (?) US OPEN TOPPED HOLSTER Unusual Tooled Leather open topped holster
It appears to be for a revolver possibly a .38
The belt loop is integral to the holster.
It’s flapped over and then sown riveted
(The two leather straps seen in the pictures)
Appears to have once had a retaining strap
Top right hand “corner” of the leather is missing
And as can be seen there’s a stud on the 1st strap
Some general wear and tear
With damage as mentioned (Little also on one edge )
An interesting item I’ve put down as WW1 US
Though honestly I really don’t know.
Displays well a nice tactile piece. UNUSUAL WW1 “LIVERPOOL PALS” SIDE CAP ? Black Side Cap with Gilt cord piping to the crown
Front has 2x General Service buttons
With a Gilt badge of the “Liverpool Pals”
(North South rear lugg fixings)
Looks to be silk lined with a material sweat band
No markings that I can see ,
Except a circular mark where a size label one was
I assume this is an Officers or Private purchase item
Sold “As is” I can’t give any guarantee of authenticity
(I can’t find anything to compare it too )
But in my opinion it appears to have definite age .
A very nice & unusual Side Cap
Very clean , in almost mint condition.
Price Reduction £175-125 US 1873 PATT SOCKET BAYONET & SCABBARD American 1873 Pattern Socket Bayonet,
Heavily blued - 18” blade ,
The only markings are -
US & a small acceptance stamp
Complete with original brown patinated steel scabbard
Small retaining lip to the scabbard mouth
To seat / secure the frog (Sadly missing)
A very nice clean bayonet.
A good. “Indian Wars” collectable
NO OVERSEAS POSTAGE AVAILABLE
U.K. SALES ONLY US ARMY AIR FORCE 9th AIR FORCE PATCH Single American shoulder patch
For the 9th US Army Air Force US ARMY AIR FORCE MATERIAL COMMAND PATCH Single American shoulder patch
For US Army Air Force Material Command WARTIME N.S.C WORKS POLICE CLOTH BADGE Unusual & Unidentified \"N.S.C WORKS POLICE\" padded cloth badge. Black & Yellow in typical wartime Civil Defence colours. Oval felt badge approx. 7cm across .Yellow cotton embroidered wording .Heavily padded on a cotton backing.
Either worn on Denim type overall\'s or possibly on a peaked cap.
Good Clean Unusual Badge WOMENS JUNIOR AIR CORPS LAPEL BADGE Wartime Women’s Junior Air Corps badge
Appears to be made of bronze
Then being chrome plated .
In good honest condition.
Some lifting - missing chrome (mainly to the back )
With original rain and hook fixing .
Honest seldom seen Home Front badge .
Organisation was formed in 1942
Being open to young women aged 11- 20 years old
Teaching them basic drill, aircraft recognition
Morse Code , semaphore , aviation,first aid etc
As well as helping in the War effort
Collection bottles, acting as ARP messengers etc . WORCESTERSHIRE REGIMENT VALISE BADGE Valise badge or star for the Worcestershire Regiment
Brass stamped star,
Approx 4” x 2.75” in size
With its original double strap fixings to the rear
Good honest original item WORCESTERSHIRE SPECIAL CONSTABULARY LAPEL BADGE Very Attractive king’s crown badge of the -
Worcestershire Special Constabulary
Being Gilt metal & Enamel
With half moon button hole & makers mark to the rear
Good clean collectable condition
A nice addition to any collection. WVS CIVIL DEFENCE BADGE Plated Brass & Enamel -
WVS Civil Defence badge
Kings Crown with Red Enamel lettering
Rear with pin back fixing
Maker Marked “BUTLER BIRMINGHAM “ WW 1915 ON WAR SERVICE BADGE 1915 War Service Badge
Half moon button fixing to the rear ,
Along with makers details
MAPPIN & WEBB - LONDON & SHEFFIELD WW1 / 1919 RAMC TRENCH ART IDENTITY BRACELET Unusual “Trench Art” bracelet
Consisting of a two piece aluminium body
Inset with a 20 Cent 1908 dated Italian coin
Named to a a Private Gallon in the RAMC
The reverse marked ARQUATA 1919
Proper trench art not a mass produced item
No doubt researchable WW1 / WW2 BELGIAN ARTILLERY SIDE CAP Unusual WW1 - WW2 Belgian Side Cap
Khaki Brown material, with a purplish Brown piping
Having a small pin back Artillery badge attached
Brown cotton lining, no issue,size or makers marks
Some minor moth nips -
But nothing to detract from the item .
A nice looking bit of kit , please look at the pics.
I can’t pin down the exact age WW1 or WW2 WW1 / WW2 BRITISH NAVAL OFFICERS BELT BUCKLE Good two piece Kings Crown RN Belt Buckle
Possibly worn by a Nurse of Officer rank
(Queen Alexandra\'s Royal Naval Nursing Service)
Not a standard QARNNS buckle
But attached to a very old blue material belt
Approx 2.25\" wide and 26\" long (28\" inc buckle)
Any info would be welcome ! WW1 / WW2 LINCOLNSHIRE REGIMENT OFFICERS BRONZE CAP BADGE Two piece Bronze Lincolnshire Rgt Officers cap badge
Excellent quality with both rear fixing blades
Nice chocolate finished badge -Difficult to upgrade WW1 / WW2 QUEENS REGIMENT CAP BADGE & SHOULDER TITLES Good Original Queens Regiment Cap Badge
With matching pair of Brass Shoulder titles WW1 ANTI GERMAN LOUVAIN IRON CROSS Crude British made WW1 propaganda “Iron Cross”
Simple design in Cast Iron
With LOUVAIN across the centre of the cross
With a flat plain back
Simple integral loop to the top “Arm” of the cross.
With a old red white and blue suspension ribbon.
A propaganda piece produced to commemorate
The German destruction of Belgian & French cities
On or around the Western Front in 1914
A nice addition to a WW1 collection WW1 BRITISH MEDAL PAIR ASC CASUALTY IRAQ 1918 WW1 British War & Victory Medals
Named to -
"S4-144104 PTE H.G HIGHWAY A.S.C"
Both in excellent condition
On long lengths of original silk ribbon
Part of a small collection recently purchased
Basic research done-(CWGC)
Pte Harold Charles S4/144104,
No.1 lines of Communication Coy ASC
Died of Typhus 15th May 1918
Remembered Baghdad (North Gate) War Cemetery
Please note photo illustration is a "Stock" photo
WW1 BRITISH OFFICERS ID WRIST BRACELET White metal Officers Identity Bracelet
Named to -
2 Lieut R.W.E Bunn
Gloucester Regt
(C of E)
With original linked wrist chain.
Spring catch is broken
Otherwise in good clean condition.
No research done on this individual
(Except War Graves Commission)
Nice addition to any WW1 collection. WW1 BRITISH SILVER WOUND BADGE WW1 British Silver Wound Badge,
Original rear pin fixing
Numbered 219827
No research done,
But records are available on “Forces War Records “ WW1 COUNTY OF NORTHUMBERLAND VAD WORKERS MEDAL WW1 County of Northumberland VAD workers medal.
Named on the reverse to -
1141 T.W FOULGER
For services Rendered during the European War 1914-1919.
Gilded medal with Red & Yellow enamel decoration
Complete with
Original Ribbon and enamelled suspension bar
Gilt tarnished / worn with some scratches to reverse
But a good honest medal not often seen.
A nice addition to any WW1 collection.
Worthy of full research. WW1 CZECH 14-18 REVOLUTION CROSS Exceptional quality Czech 14-18 Revolution cross
Highly detailed with moveable top loop.
With a good quality replacement ribbon.
An excellent example that would grace any collection WW1 DERBY SCHEME KHAKI ARMBAND Good Original WW1 Derby Scheme Armband
Khaki Armband , with applied Red felt crown
Stamped inside -
“ISSUED UNDER AUTHORITY OF THE ARMY COUNCIL “ with its issue number
With original Zinc button rear fixings
Some minor moth (As can be seen in the pictures)
Folded & buttoned up as found ,
Could easily be unbuttoned and ironed flat if required
Generally in good clean collectable condition
These were issued in 1915
To men who’d volunteered for military service
But weren’t yet in uniform .
Voluntary service ended in 1915
With full scale conscription being introduced in 1916
Reduced from £55-£45 WW1 ERA METROPOLITAN POLICE SPECIAL CONSTABULARY BADGE Bronze Metropolitan Police lapel badge
WW1 period with Kings Crown
Issued to and worn by the Special Constabulary
Circular rear fitting with makers name etc
Good clean condition. WW1 FRENCH / BELGIAN ARTILLERY RIBBON BADGE Unusual French / Belgian Patriotic Pin badge
The body of the Bow being a 4” long French Tricolour
Belgian flag as the central “Knot”
With Gilt crossed cannons attached
The back has a simple safety pin attachment
A little faded but a good honest and unusual piece WW1 FRENCH MEDAL MILITAIRE & PENSION BOOK ; French Medal Militaire
With a accompanying Pension Book (?)
Book contains the recipients details and photograph
Possibly researchable , unusual lot
In good clean honest condition WW1 FRENCH \"CITREON\" OR \"LEMON GRENADE\" Good example of a \"Dug \" French Citroen Grenade
Some corrosion -But no real \"Damage\"
Could be cleaned very well on a \"Wire Wheel\"
Totally inert & free from any explosive material WW1 GERMAN GRAVE MARKER PLAQUE WW1 German Grave Marker
Zinc plate stamped with the name and details -
4687(Plot or Grave number)
Wilhelm BRANDT
MUSK(Rifleman)
17-09-1918 (Date of Death)
Mounted on a piece of old wood (Original Marker ?)
These zinc plates were the original grave markers
Used in WW1 German Cemeteries
These were removed and replaced years ago
By proper stone memorials
These original markers were just burnt or dumped
I obtained a number of these some years ago,
All in a similar condition.
They can be researched via the German War Graves
Please note these have not been stolen or looted
But obtained via legitimate means
All from the same German war cemetery
Carvin France
The wood has deteriorated over the years
(It has been treated with a clear epoxy varnish)
Reduced from £80-60 WW1 GERMAN VOLUNTEER NURSES MEDAL GROUPING Unusual WW1 German V.F.V Red Cross group
(Vaterländischer Frauenverein )
Patriotic Women\'s Ass’n for care of war wounded
Comprising of the following items-
VFV Silver (White metal) & enamel pin badge
VFV Neck Cross on chain
In Blackened Iron with Red painted cross to the front
Reverse with the numbered - dated 1914-1918
With the wording -
The Iron will of the Iron time (Rough translation)
Gilt metal and enamel VFV pin back bar badge
Back engraved -
V.Fr.V POTSDAM 66 (With a makers name)
Small square cotton Red Cross sow on badge
Prussian Merit Cross for War aid
(Zinc on Trapezoid pin back ribbon bar)
V.FV Document dated 22nd October 2915
“A Birthday Gift from the Empress”
Regarding the gift of fruit juice !
An interesting lot
Relating to a German Red Cross volunteer Nurse. WW1 INDIAN MATCHBOX COVER Unusual WW1 copper matchbox cover
A Farewell gift from the Women’s Branch
Of the Bombay Presidency
War Relief fund
Reduced from £35-25 WW1 IRON CROSS 2nd CLASS WITH WW2 BAR Nice example of an Imperial German EK2
Multi piece construction,
Silver frame now darkened with age
Blackened iron centre with all its original finish
Ring maker marked with number code “7”
Paul Meybauer - Berlin
On its length of original black & white Imperial ribbon
With a 2nd class Pitzen sized bar
Slightly smaller than usual at 24mm across
Typical of a Deumer produced example
Two fold over pin rear fixings
Unfortunately the top one has detached from the bar
(As can be seen in the close up photo)
But is still present at the rear of the ribbon.
A very nice and scarce combination .
PRICE REDUCTION £450 - £350 WW1 ITALAN MEDAL & DOCUMENT GROUP. WW1 Italian medal group of 3 with documents.
Italian Victory Medal,
Italian 1848-1918 unification medal,
Italian Volunteer war medal
All with mint ribbons
(All medals were in a small brown paper envelope )
Copy of military service papers
Showing dates - places of service etc
A somewhat faded WW1 document
(Hand written)
That has been repaired with tape many years ago
From what I can see these relate to -
Giovanni Calia , born 07/08/1898
Who joined the army in 1917
Ending up a member of a Trench mortar battalion
Interesting lot and definitely worth research , WW1 LIPPE DIETMOLD MILITARY MERIT MEDAL + PACKET WW1 Lippe Dietmold Military Merit Medal
Second type with Swords
Appears unissued-Complete with
Ribbon,tissue paper wrapping & Packet of issue
A very scarce medal with only 1900 being issued
To Nco’s & Or’s of 111 Batt Inf Rgt No.55
Plus soldiers of Lippe attached to other units
Due to the small amount of these medals issued
They hardly ever appear for sale
When they do the prices are considerably higher than this one.
A seldom seen Imperial German medal
A nice addition to any collection WW1 LIPPE DIETMOLD WAR MERIT MEDAL + PACKET WW1 Lippe Dietmold War Merit Medal of Honour
For Meritorious Service in Enemy Territory
Appears unissued-Complete with
Ribbon,tissue paper wrapping & Packet of issue
A very scarce medal with only 1700 being issued
With just 459 for Merit in the Face of the Enemy!
Due to the small amount of these medals issued
They hardly ever appear for sale
When they do the prices are considerably higher than this one.
A seldom seen Imperial German medal
A nice addition to any collection WW1 MIDDLESEX REGIMENT ID BRACELET WW1 Private Purchase ID Bracelet
White metal (EPNS marked) tag ,
Named to -
PT . PENTNEY
94120
C.E
MIDDLESEX
Original chain bracelet
Missing one link and repaired with string as per pic
(I could easily repair this but have left as is)
No research done except War Graves Commission
Nice original WW1 collectable. WW1 MILLS BOMB MONEY BOX Unusual No.5 Mills Grenade money box.
Unusual because it’s a factory made example
The filler plug has never been drilled out
The base plug hole has never been threaded
A simple shaped metal plate / plug is pushed in place
The only marking is a solitary letter Y
As such I’ve no idea of the manufacture
Was this a wartime defective item ?
Or possibly just Post WW1 and sold to raise funds ?
Either way it’s a very nice clean item
With all its Original dark painted finish
Excellent example that would grace any collection
Price Reduction £125-110.00 WW1 MOUNTED GERMAN GROUP OF THREE LIPPE Scare Imperial German medal group of Three
Composing of -
Prussian Iron Cross (2nd Class)
Lippe Detmold Military Cross of War Merit
14-18 Honour Cross with swords
All mounted on a contemporary DRGM marked bar
The Lippe Detmold Military Cross of War merit
Was instituted in 1914 by Prince Leopold IV
As a reward for Civilians & Sevicemen alike
For Significant contributions to or Courage to the war effort
With only 18,000 issued throughout the war.
Attractive looking group
A nice addition to any collection. WW1 MOUNTED GERMAN GROUP OF THREE SCHAUMBURG LIPPE Rare WW1 mounted Imperial German Medal group
Consisting of the following
Prussian Iron Cross 2nd Class
Schaumburg Lippe loyal service cross
14-18 Honour Cross with swords
Mounted on original bar with slip off hooks.
The Schaumburg Lippe Honour Cross is scarce .
Established in 1914 by Prince Adolph 11
Only issued to men & Nco’s of Three Regiments
Hussar Regiments No.14 & 7 and the 7th Jägers .
A scarce Group in good collectable condition WW1 NAMED TRENCH ART MATCHBOX COVER White metal fold round trench art match box cover
Simple line engraving-
CAMBRIA ,THE GREAT WAR
To one side
“H GODWIN” to the other
With the date 1919 on the spine.
Good honest WW1 collectable. WW1 NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY SERVICE ARMBAND Original WW1 period waxed cotton canvas arm band
Of the “ NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY “
Clear black printing on a white background
With its original large safety pin & issue number
Good clean collectable WW1 armband
These were worn by NER employees,
Porters etc & those not in uniform
Whilst dealing with the public & troop trains etc.
The NER ceased to exist in 1922
Latterly becoming part of the LNER WW1 PATRIOTIC PIN BADGE GRV & QUEEN MARY
WW1 Period Celluloid & tin pin badge.
With a picture of King George 5th & Queen Mary.
Slight loss of picture by Queen Marys face -
Some minimal rusting to the rear
As per photo's
Still a nice badge WW1 PERIOD FRENCH ARTILLERY TUNIC Unusual French Artillery tunic
All Black with Red Collar & piped front edge
5 x Large Artillery \"Ball Buttons\" to the front (French made)
Collar with attached Gilt Crossed cannon insignia
No other insignia only simple black looped cuff braid
No pockets or back flap / decoration
Stand up collar with \"Hook & Eye fixing\"
With patent leather backing piece
Makers / Retailers label
\"REGO\" un-dated & un-numbered
Though listed as WW1
This could be 1920\'s even 30\'s
I honestly don\'t know
This came with a pair of Black / Blue trousers
Again piped in Red & altered at some point
Not shown in the pictures -But included in the sale.
Good looking uniform
Displays well & in VGC
Reduced from £110 - £90 WW1 PROPAGANDA \"IRON CROSS FOR KULTUR\" WW1 British made propaganda Iron Cross
Made of blackened \"Pot Metal\"
Sold to aid the war effort WW1 TRENCH ART DRIVING BAND PAPER KNIFE WW1 Trench Art Paper Knife.
Made from a beaten & polished shell driving band
Curved hilt & blade , shaped & decorated.
Hilt left with the rifling marks on the driving band
Blade with semi floral line decoration
Reverse is left in its raw / worked state.
A nice example designed to sit flat on a surface
Decorated side up.
Inexpensive piece of typical WW1 trench art WW1 US SIDE CAP WW1 US Side Cap
With Artillery Insignia
Bronze screw back badge of B Company Artillery,
A small two piece pin back US / Crossed cannon badge
With a red enamel pin back diamond badge
The insignia of the 5th Infantry Division
This indicates the original owner would have been -
B company of either the 19, 20 or 21st Artillery Regiment
5th Artillery Brigade attached to the 5th Infantry Division
Side cap is in very good condition
With the central crease - crown tack sown together
Some very slight moth (No holes just the odd graze mark)
With a safety pin clipped to the inside
Nice example of a US side cap
With good period insignia
Part of a collection from a private French museum WW1- 1920’s CLOTH SAILOR DOLL 1920’s (?) WW1 (?) Sailor doll
Approximately 9” tall
With a blue velvet material body
Moveable head with painted features
Sailors cap at a “Jaunty Angle “
Square rig and white “Rope” lanyard
With affixed miniature WW1 medal ribbon bar
Some minor wear and tear
(One hand and cap very slightly frayed )
A tad grubby but old and no doubt well loved
A nice little addition to a WW1 collection WW2 DUTCH RADIO WIRELES AIR GUNNERS BREVET WW2 Free Dutch Naval Air Force Brevet
For a Radio Wireless operator / Air Gunner
Gilt metal half wing with blue enamel center
(Minor chip to enamel )
With original rear pin fixing
Maker marked to the back Toye & Co London WW2 FIRE GUARD ARMBAND WW2 Fire Guard armband-Blue cotton body with yellow printed wording-Good used Condition. WW2 (?) HOME FRONT NATIONAL DRIED MILK TIN Welfare Foods Service
National Dried Milk tin in good clean condition
(Lid with some surface rusting )
Can\'t make out a date
Possibly Post War
Still makes a good addition to any Home Front collection WW2 1937 PATTERN LARGE PACK CANADIAN 37 Pattern. Large pack,
Dated 1943 with Canadian acceptance stamp
Old Green dyed finish to front and sides
Good honest item in used condition WW2 1939-1944 FRENCH RESISTANCE PIN BADGE Unusual pressed gilt metal badge
With a central obelisk flanked by the words
“RESISTANCE FRANCAISE”
With the dates 1940 - 1944 underneath
With a simple soldered single pin to the rear
Pretty looking badge One I’ve not seen before WW2 1945 DATED STEN GUN SLING Good clean 1945 dated Sten sling WW2 2nd CLASS BAR TO THE IRON CROSS -DEUMER Nice example of a Deumer made EK11 bar.
Mounted on an original length of
Imperial German Iron Cross medal ribbon.
Four fold over pin fixings to the rear
I’ve not been able to examine the rear of the bar
But I’m more than happy this is an original piece.
Nice example that will fit into any collection.
PRICE REDUCTION £395 - £325 WW2 ? SAM BROWNE SWORD FROG WW2 period dark brown leather sword frog
Complete with rear strap
Very good clean useable condition WW2 ADMIRALTY PATT 1907 LANCHESTER BAYONET WW2 Admiralty contract SMLE Bayonet & Scabbard
Standard looking 1907 pattern bayonet
Pommel with working push stud & with oil hole
Wooden grips held by screw bolts
17” single edged fullered & bright blade
(Some sharpening )
Inspection marks one side
The other marked -
1907 S294
WSC 3-44
With its steel mounted Black leather scabbard
Top mount with circular frog stud
S294 marked 1907’s were an Admiralty contract
Not for the SMLE but for the Lanchester SMG
87,600 were ordered from Wilkinson Sword
Unusual to have a 1944 dated blade,
Most encountered are dated 1943 .
Bayonet & Scabbard are in good honest condition
A nice example & good addition to any collection. WW2 AFRICA STAR MEDAL & PAPERWORK GROUPING WW2 Medal & Document Group.
All relating to -
Cfn 7619611 Arthur Ronald Marchand (REME)
Comprising of the following items -
39/45 & Africa Stars , War & Defence Medals
(All with original ribbons)
AB64 Service / Paybook
Showing Four years and 11 days service
In both the Middle East & South Africa
Being discharged 19/01/1944
(Failing to fulfill Army Physical Requirements)
RAOC attestation paper dated 09/01/1940
War Office driving licence
(1st Armoured Div Workshop RAOC)
Crossing of the line Certificate
(“Good Ship Strathmore “ dated September 1941)
1943 dated REME pay slip
Egyptian Note Book
(Picture of Egypt inside but not a lot else)
Ministry of Pensions kings badge letter & Badge
(For invalided Personnel)
Ministry of Labour & National Service card
(Disabled persons employment dated 1948)
2x Clothing Ration Books
Dated -1943-44,1945-46 both with coupons inside
Cover for a Clothing Ration book 1946-47
Black velvet embroidered “Souvenir of Egypt “
Dated 1941 - with pyramids, Palm trees etc
Lastly a small white metal pendant brooch
With a head & shoulders picture of a Soldier in uniform inset .
I have had this many years in my own collection.
(It came from a house clearance dealer )
The Soldier in question living locally-
With various addresses in
Tunbridge Wells, Meopham, Gravesend & Sidcup
A nice complete grouping
To a Africa Campaign Veteran,
Discharged during WW2
Through either illness Or Injury
Worthy of full research
(Something I intended doing but never got round to ) WW2 AFS \"STARBURST\" BADGE AFS Badge
White Metal & Enamel
Excellent condition
Half moon rear fixing ,maker marked-
\"J.PINCHES Ltd LONDON \" WW2 AIR DEFENCE CADET CORPS BUTTONS (SET OF) 9 x Scarce Chrome ADDC Buttons
7 x Large -Great Coat or Tunic (22mm)
2 x Small Epaulette (14mm)
Scarce Buttons in good condition WW2 AIR DEFENCE CADET CORPS LAPEL BADGE Scarce WW2 ADDC Chrome and Enamel lapel badge
Rear half moon fixing
In excellent collectable condition WW2 AIR DEFENCE CADET CORPS OFFICERS CAP BADGE Very Scarce WW2 Air Defence Corps Officer\'s cap badge
Two piece construction
Chrome outer wreath with applied motto & Blue Enamel Bird
Original rear loop fixings & split pin
ADCC formed in 1938 -absorbed into the ATC in 1941 WW2 ARP HANDBOOK No.1 PERSONAL PROTECTION AGAINST GAS 1939 Dated ARP Handbook (2nd edition)
Personal Protection against Gas
Illustrated Publication in good clean used condition WW2 ARP HANDBOOK No.2 FIRST AID & NURSING 1938 Dated ARP Handbook No.2 (3rd edition)
First Aid and Nursing for Gas Casualties
Good clean used condition -
Pencil notes on Gasses etc on last page WW2 AUSTRALIAN ARP AUXILIARY AMBULANCE BADGE White metal & enamel Australian ARP badge
Victoria District ARP Auxiliary Ambulance
Back numbered (1747)
Along with makers marks and double lugg fitting
Nice looking unusual badge
In good collectable condition WW2 BELGIAN MEDAL PAIR & DOCS WW2 Belgian Commemorative war medal with swords
Along with a Post War Golden Palms Order of the Crown
With a small painted metal Belgian flag lapel or tie pin
Both awarded to the same individual
The War medal with swords in 1961 (A late issue !)
The other award in 1986
The latter being a Civil decoration awarded by -
The Ministry of Work and Employment
(Possibly upon retirement ??)
Interesting combination and not often seen together
Reduced from £60-50 WW2 CD / PRIVATE PURCHASE BAKELITE HELMET WW2 Period Black Bakelite Helmet
No manufacturers markings or dates etc.on the helmet
With just a paper 7 (Size label) on the liner
Standard spring loaded khaki web chinstrap
Front has remains of what looks to be a Red painted badge
These were often used by the Civil Defence,
Fire Service and Factory Fire Guards
In good clean collectable condition WW2 CITY OF SALISBURY CIVILIAN GAS MASK Standard WW2 Civilian gas mask in box of issue
What makes this unusual is the box itself
It has a large instruction sheet affixed
From the “CITY OF SALISBURY “
Re what it can be used against & what it can’t.
Black rubber face mask dated June 1939
With white adjustable cloth straps marked “Medium “
Good overall condition
With some minor issues associated with age
The box a little worn and tatty
But a good honest item .
Again purportedly from a closed museum
With an emphasis on the Home Front WW2 CIVIL DEFENCE ARMBAND Blue cotton armband,
Printed in Yellow with “CIVIL DEFENCE “
Flanked by curved lines (Like a rainbow)
Surmounted by a Kings Crows
Honest age and wear,
Definitely not a modern reproduction !
Nice addition to any Home Front collection. WW2 ERA MET POLICE SPECIAL CONSTABULARY BADGE & SHOULDER BADGES White metal Met Police Special Constabulary badge
With Kings Crown (Pre 1952)
Rear is maker marked - J.R Gaunt London
With two fixing loops / lungs
Complete with a pair of Kings Crown white metal
Special constabulary (SC) shoulder badges
Good clean collectable condition WW2 FEMALE YUGOSLAV PARTISAN ASSOCIATION BOOK & BADGE Yugoslav “SUBNOR” veterans identity card
With photo of the female partisan inside.
Issued to her on 21st June 1949.
Along with Subnor lapel / membership badge.
This has been attached through the cards front cover
As such there’s some minor damage to the pages.
Nothing serious just age related wear and tear.
I’ve no idea if this is reseachable or not.
If it is there’s no doubt an interesting story to be told
If not it’s still a ID card to a verified Yugoslav Partisan
Good collectable item . WW2 FLEET AIIR ARM PILOTS WINGS Nice black felt wings Approx 3.5” across
With Gilt wire work embroidery
Kings Crown & white metal central anchor device
Some of the back black paper backing is missing
Uniform removed in good collectable condition.
A nice addition to any collection. WW2 FREE FRENCH ARMBAND / BRASSARD Original WW2 Free French Armband.
Multi-piece cotton construction
Red / Blue body with applied central white diamond
With black printed Cross of Lorraine insignia.
Securing buckle has been removed / cut off
The two straps now joined together with a pin
As per pictures it’s dirty & grubby
But totally original and highly collectible WW2 FRENCH COMMUNIST RESISTANCE KNIFE & ARMBAND ETC WW2 French Communist Resistance lot
Comprising of the followers items,
Crude home made (?) printed Armband
Red cotton body with white central Cross of Lorraine
Black lettering FFI - FTPF
Secured with a loop with MOP button to the reverse
Two enamelled FTPF badges ,
One with a lapel fitting the other with a pin back
A very crude and “Clunky “ sheath knife
Heavy 6” single edged clip back Bowie type blade
Cast Aluminium hilt with integral guard and pommel
With the letters FTP engraved ? on it
Leather sheath with belt loop and retaining strap
Has a wire repair to the edging , small hole to the tip
And the securing stud is missed from the strap.
Sheath has a badge attached -
A Red Enamelled star with Hammer & Sickle
Star has some minor chips to the enamel,
But generally in good condition .
Unusual little lot that I’ve had for some time .
The French Resistance movement was complicated
The FTPF or FTP was a Communist organisation
That eventually became one of the most successful
Resistance movements in occupied Europe.
Far too much to go into but a Google search
Will show the complexity of French WW2 Resistance.
A good collectable WW2 grouping
U.K. sales only (Due to edged weapon) WW2 FRENCH MAGINOT LINE BERET BADGE White metal French beret badge
Standard issue for Maginot line troops
Circular design of a 47mm cannon emplacement
With barbed wire in front and the motto
“ON NE PASSÉ PASS” - “THEY SHALL NOT PASS”
Across the top of the badge
With a sturdy pin back fixing to the rear.
Nice collectable badge ,
Not as easy to find as they once were .
WW2 GERMAN BUTTON HOLE - KVK Original WW2 German button hole ribbon
Consisting of-
Single War Merit cross / medal ribbon .
Bow mounted on a black plastic button.
Good collectable condition WW2 GERMAN BUTTON HOLE - LONG SERVICE MEDAL Original WW2 German button hole ribbon
Consisting of-
Single Cornflower Blue LSGC medal ribbon .
Bow mounted on a black plastic button.
Good collectable condition WW2 GERMAN BUTTON HOLE 14/18 HONOUR CROSS Original WW2 German button hole ribbon
Consisting of-
Single 14/18 Honour Cross ribbon .
Bow mounted on a black plastic button.
Good collectable condition WW2 GERMAN BUTTON HOLE 14/18 HONOUR CROSS & SWORDS Original WW2 German button hole ribbon
Consisting of-
Single 14/18 Honour Cross ribbon .
With additional swords
Bow mounted on a black plastic button.
Good collectable condition WW2 GERMAN BUTTON HOLE EK11 & RUSSIAN FRONT Original WW2 German button hole ribbon
Consisting of-
Iron Cross 2nd class & Russian front medal ribbons
Mounted on a black metal button
Good collectable items excellent condition WW2 GERMAN BUTTON HOLE EK11 & SUDETENLAND Original WW2 German miniature button hole ribbon.
Consisting of -
Iron Cross 2nd class & Sudetenland medal ribbons
Mounted on a black metal button.
Good original collectable item WW2 GERMAN BUTTON HOLE RIBBON KVK & RUSSIAN FRONT Original WW2 German button hole ribbon
Consisting of-
War Merit Cross with Swords & Russian Front ribbon
Mounted on a black metal button
Good collectable condition WW2 GERMAN BUTTON HOLE RIBBON KVK & SWORDS Original WW2 German button hole ribbon
Consisting of-
Single War Merit cross ribbon .
Bow mounted with additional swords
On a black plastic button.
Good collectable condition WW2 GERMAN BUTTON HOLE SUDETENLAND MEDAL Original WW2 German button hole ribbon
Consisting of-
Single Sudetenland medal ribbon .
Bow mounted on a black metal button.
Good collectable condition WW2 GERMAN N.S.B.O STICK PIN NSBO Stick pin
Good clean Stamping -No makers marks.
Straight pin Approx 4cm long WW2 GERMAN NSBO CAP BADGE
White metal NSBO cap badge
Single piece stamped construction
With applied bend over fixing tabs
Good clean original item WW2 GERMAN RE-ISSUE FRENCH LEBEL BAYONET WW2 German S103
(Shortened & re issued Lebel Bayonet )
1st pattern 1886 with white metal non removable hilt
(Still retaining its quillion )
Blade reduced in length to approx 326mm
(German blades we’re officially 342 mm long)
So it is a tad short-
But the scabbard is definitely a German cut down
Reduced to 362mm with a riveted end cap
(As per photo)
Both bayonet and scabbard have been together years
With a matching patina -
Polished some time in the distant past
Now with age related oxidation etc.
During the occupation / WW2
The Germans didn’t mark their captured bayonets
(Unlike WW1 when they stamped up everything)
But I’m happy myself it’s what I’ve said it is.
Please bear this in mind if you purchase this item.
It’s blade is shorter than German Re-issued pieces
But -
The Scabbard is a 100% German cut down.
As per pics - some general wear and discolouration
Though still a good collectable bayonet.
NO OVERSEAS POSTAGE AVAILABLE
U.K. SALES ONLY WW2 HOME FRONT BAKELITE TORCH & BATTERY (2) Green / Brown Bakelite type material torch
(With a minor splash of white paint on it)
Approx. 5.25\" long with sliding on off switch
With 2 x original \"Ever Ready\" U11 batteries
Please note this doesn\'t work
I\'m unsure of it\'s exact date
But it will fit in nicely to any Home Front collection WW2 HOME FRONT DRYDEX POCKET TORCH Small blue paper covered metal bodied torch
Approx.4\" long
With protruding glass \"Bulls eye\" lens
Sliding metal on off switch
Removable metal end cap with makers details -
\"Drydex by Exide\"
Please note it does not work
No batteries in it of any description
Not sure on the exact age of this item
But it would fit in well with any Home Front collection WW2 HOME GUARD GAS MASK & TIN 1937 dated Standard civilian pattern gas-mask
Black rubber face mask with off white cotton straps
Contained in a Green Metal carrying tin
With a thin rope shoulder strap
Appears to be made of early Para or thin Sash cord
Tin on the bottom " I - H&L 1941"
With a cloth lining and full instructions on the inner lid
The Home Guard carried their civilian pattern gas masks
In these tins until they were supplied with military respirators
In good condition
A nice collectable HG item, WW2 HOME GUARD INSTRUCTION MANUEL .64 SUMMER TRAINING 1944 Dated Home Guard Instruction Manuel No.64
Notes on Summer Training and Revised Range Courses
Good Clean used condition WW2 HOME GUARD INSTRUCTION MANUEL No.46 CAMOUFLAGE 1941 Dated Home Guard Instruction Manuel
No.46 Camouflage
Illustrated publication in good used condition WW2 HOME GUARD LAPEL BADGE Kings Crown
Plated brass Home Guard badge
HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE motto
With a central “HG “
With half moon rear fixing WW2 ITALIAN ARTILLERY OFFICERS FULLDRESS CROSS BELT & POUCH WW2 Italian Artillery Officers full Dress pouch and belt
Pouch has a metal body, covered in black velvet
With a brass securing clip on either side
Lid is copper with applied white metal Artillery device
Belt is made of a gilt wire material backed on black velvet
With white metal fittings -
Medusa's head with chained "Prickers"
That sit in a white metal shield decorated with a Italian Eagle
Good clean condition as per photo's
Impressive display item and getting scarcer to find in the UK.
WW2 JAPANESE NAMBU HOLSTER Rubberised Canvas Nambu holster
In good used condition.
With both rear suspension loops
Japanese markings can just be seen inside the flap
Only faults are
Side minor loss to edge leather trim,
A small piece of the leather hinge has been cut out
The holster flap securing strap is missing
Nice piece of kit and not often seen
Reduced &150-124 WW2 JAPANESE SAKE CUP WW2 Japanese Sake cup
White glazed pottery approx 2.25”across
With both gilded & painted decoration
Gilt edge , with Army star & flowers etc
Some wear to gilding with a very old crack
(Now slightly discoloured)
Outside decorated with three blue concentric rings
Nice collectable item. WW2 JAPANESE SAKE CUP WW2 Japanese Sake cup
Light Blue glazed pottery approx 2.25”across
With both gilded & painted decoration
Gilt edge , with chrysanthemum & Red Cross flag etc
Some wear to gilding but no damage or chips
Nice collectable item. WW2 LEAFLET AIR DROPPED ON ITALIAN DOCKS Wartime Allied Propaganda leaflet
Warning Italian Dock workers of impending Air Raids
With -
“A storm of Bombs ranging up to 4 tonnes each”
A different but similar message on each side
Along with a depiction of “Skull & Crossbones “
A little discoloured with a corner missing
But still in my opinion in very good condition
Being printed on typical low grade wartime paper
It’s surprising it’s survived at all ! WW2 OR’s COLOURED SIDE CAP BERKSHIRE RGT Other Ranks Berkshire Regiment Coloured Side cap
In worn but honestly condition
(one small moth hole to the reverse )
GS Buttons and Royal Berkshire Rgt badge attached
Inside fully lined with additional sweat band
Not mint in any shape or form
Just a good old slightly salty Side Cap
Nice addition to any collection WW2 PERIOD NO.1 ROYAL ARMOURED CORPS UNIFORM TUNIC Black 4 pocket No.1 Uniform jacket
With brass \"Mailed Fist\" Royal Armoured Corps buttons
To the front & all pockets
(Curiously the x 4 \"Cuff\" buttons are plain )
Stand up collar with \"White Metal \" RAC insignia
Single \"Plastic coated\" 39/45 Star ribbon pinned to the chest
No internal pockets, un-named -no labels etc.
In good clean condition
As per photo\'s WW2 PERIOD WD MARKED BOSONS CALL & CHAIN Good old WD marked Bosuns call
Both sides of the Buoy have Broad Arrow stamps
The Keel is marked - “Made in England “
Complete a heavy weight neck chain
Not a modern Indian copy
A nice collectable item in good condition WW2 PLASTIC FEMALE AUX HOME GUARD BADGE Scarce Circular pin back Home Guard badge
Worn by female Auxiliary helpers
In good condition
With original pin and makers marking to the back
Reduced from £35-28 WW2 RAF COMFORTS COMMITTEE VOLUNTEER BADGE Small chrome and blue enamel badge
As worn by Comforts committee volunteers
(Who knitted socks ,jumpers etc for RAF personnel)
Maker marked to the back with its Original pin.
Nice clean condition
(Slight fault to the enamel ) WW2 RAF PTI ARM BADGE Brass RAF PTI arm badge
Good original condition
Some minor dis-colouration (As per pictures)
Original loop back fixings WW2 RIASC CAP BADGE & SHOULDER TITLES Royal Indian Army Service Corps
Brass two part cap Kings Crown badge
With two rear fixing loops
With matching Crowned RIASC shoulder titles
Shoulders have the older style “Coffin “ type fixings
(Often associated with WW1 badges)
Nice collectable condition badges
RIASC existed as an entity from 1935 - 1950
It still kept the Royal Prefix post independence (1947)
It was dropped the declaration of a republic in 1950 WW2 ROYAL YUGOSLAV AIRFORCE BELT / BUCKLE & POUCHES Unusual White Leather Belt & Pouches
With Brass Belt Buckle (Crowned flying Eagle)
That appears to be of the Royal Yugoslav Air force-
Though I\'m open to any other suggestions !
Buckle and leather have no makers markings at all
But appear to be of some considerable age
Ammo pouches are definitely \"Mauser\" type
Though only two pocket rather than three
They look almost identical to the standard German type
Of both sown & riveted construction
The Buckle is also riveted to the belt -So non-detachable
Though the leather belt it\'s self is adjustable
The Belt & Buckle are of very good quality
I assume a \"Dress\" item ?
I can\'t see that they are \"Re-enactor Copies\"
Or anything of the like-
Good looking set in good collectable condition
If I\'m correct & it is Royal Yugoslav a very Rare Lot !! WW2 RUSSIAN (1941 Dated) TANKERS HELMET 1941 Dated Russian padded tankers helmet.
Khaki cotton helmet with padded front “Bumper”
Padded ear flaps with a Cyrillic stamp.
That includes the place of manufacture and date
(Moscow 1941)
Complete with squared early type zinc buckles
And all its straps.
Button on the rear neck flap may have been replaced
A Gilt metal button is fitted
Rather than a wooden or plastic one as normally used.
Soft grey felt lining -Without any cuts for wiring
An cracking example of a classic wartime tank helmet
About as good as you’re going to get.
Some minor staining to the front bumper as per photo
An excellent addition to any helmet collection.
Difficult to find in any condition
This one’s almost impossible to upgrade WW2 SOUTH AFRICAN AIFORCE IN ITALY CIGARETTE CASE Well made WW2 Italian inlaid cigarette case
With insignia of the 25 Bomb Group South African Airforce
To the front with the initials MS to the back
With Piano hinge & elastic straps to hold cigarettes in place
Varnish is worn but otherwise good clean condition WW2 SOUTH PETHERTON HOME GUARD AWARD SHIELD- TROPHY Large Oak shield Approx 16” x 12” in size
Mounted with a central white metal plaque
Engraved with the following words-
“North Petherton ,
Home Guard
Rifle and Social Club
Inter Section .22 Rifle
Shooting Competition “
With 12 smaller white metal shields surrounding
Only 3 have been engraved
1 dated 1943 , the other 2 dated 1944.
I’m assuming when the HG was stood down,
The trophy / shield was no longer awarded.
Some scratches to the metal work
With general tarnishing and discolouration
The mounting bracket / hanger missing from the back
But a good looking trophy
Would make a nice addition to any collection. WW2 SOVIET EXCELLENT SERVICEMAN’s BADGE Early War - Gilded Brass & Enamel
Excellent Soviet Serviceman’s badge .
Screw back post fixing with domed screw plate
No markings that I can see ,
But definitely an original piece of cracking quality WW2 SOVIET MEDAL FOR LABOUR VALOUR & DOC Soviet Medal for Labour Valour
Silver medal on its ribbon and mounting plate
The front with a large enamelled Red Star
With enamelled wording underneath -
FOR LABOUR VALOUR & CCCP in raised letters
Reverse two rows of raised lettering -
LABOUR IN THE USSR
A MATTER OF HONOUR
Hand engraved issue number 49298
Complete with Red award book
With corresponding issue number
Dated 1st June 1945 & named to
Nicholas Danylovych Krasnokutsky.
Nice to get a verified wartime dated medal
Along with its award document
(Approximately 1.8 million issued)
Reduced from £80 - 70 WW2 STUDIO PORTRAIT -DECORATED GERMAN POLICE OFFICER Good condition B & W studio post card
Depicting a well decorated Police Officer
Who served in WW1-
With a Ribbon bar on his chest
Wound badge to his chest pocket WW2 US ARMY CAMP MAXEY TEXAS PENNANT Single sided wall pennant approx 28” long
Purple artificial silk (?)
Yellow printed Us Army seal border and camp name
With 3 of the four original ties (No.4 is very short )
Some damage through being folded, stored
Including a small tear or split to one edge fold line
Otherwise good collectable condition WW2 WANDSWORTH BOROUGH ARP LOT Wandsworth Borough ARP grouping.
Consisting of -
A Red Wandsworth Borough ARP Identity card.
Dated 1938 then 1941
Named to Mr W.J Hagger J District -Warden
With a Hallmarked Silver ARP badge
(Button hole fixing to the reverse)
A pair of “WARDEN” shoulder titles
(Yellow embroidered on black cotton felt)
WW2 Defence medal & Ribbon.
Nice little collectible lot . WW2 WAR MERIT CROSS WITH SWORDS WW2 German KVK 2nd class
Late war zinc issue
With traces of its bronzed finish
Complete with later (?) Tri fold ribbon
(This appears to be slightly oversized )
Often seen on Australian or Croatian medals
A Good honest example WWI BED / DUTY PLATE SHERWOOD FORESTERS CASUALTY Original WW1 Sherwood Foresters Duty Plate
Named to 38358 Pte F Negus
(15th Bn Notts & Derby Regiment)
Who according to the CWGC
Died on Friday 15th June 1917
Buried Heudicourt Communial Cemetery Extension
Plate is toned with some minor verdigris
But fully readable and worthy of research.
A nice and poignant item of WW1 memorabilia
Price Reduction £70 -£60 WWI BELGIAN VICTORY MEDAL PAIR & PAPERS WW1 Belgian medal & Document group
Victory & War Medals
With Victory Medal certificate & leave paper’s
(Documents have been folder but are not damaged)
Belonging to
Armand Joseph Billen
1st Regiment of Carabiners
He was also allowed to wear a unit Lanyard
Of the Belgian Croix de Guerre .
Nice WW1 Belgian grouping ,
In honest collectable condition WWI FRENCH “TRENCH LIGHT / COOKER WWI period private purchase French -
Stove - Cooker and or lamp
Metal spirit reservoir with central burner
(Removable Brass cover on the burner)
With a wooden carrying handle .
The burner can accept a glass lamp chimney
Or with a tripod be used as a cooker / stove.
Unfortunately I haven’t got either the glass or tripod
But had one previously that had both
And a search on EBay can turn up similar items.
Still an interesting item
That could be completed without too much trouble. WWI KINGS DRAGOON GUARDS CAP BADGE WWI GRV KDG Cap Badge
Other Ranks issue solid stamped variant
(Economy issue circa 1916)
Original rear slider
In good clean collectable condition
Please see photos WWI KRRC CAP BADGE WITH RED BACKING WWI Period Kings Royal Rifle Corps Cap Badge
Other Ranks issue in blackened brass
Original rear slider (some minor scratches)
With its Red felt backing piece -( showing it’s age !)
A nice original and collectable badge
Please see photos WWI LUSITANIA MEDAL Iron Lusitania medal
As sold to raise funds for the war effort.
Dated 5th May (Sinking was not actually until the 7th)
A mistake had in fact been made by Karl Geotz
(The original medalist)
This was quickly picked by by the British Government
Who used it as evidence -
Of a pre meditated -German war crime
Reduced from £38 - 32 WWI RAMC MATCHBOX COVER Commercially made tin & celluloid matchbox cover.
Front showing the RAMC Cap badge
The back “Flags of the Allies”
With the printed wording-
“SOUVENIR OF THE GREATEST WAR
IN HISTORY 1914 - 1915 - 1916”
Side marked British Made -
Royal Army Medical corps
Some rusting & discolouration
But these were cheaply made & never meant to last
Let alone for over 100 years +
Still a nice collectable item WWI TRENCH ART MATCHBOX COVER Brass and copper matchbox cover.
Either Turkish or Egyptian?
As is decorated with a crescent moon and star
(Crudely done and separately applied)
One of a small group that we acquired recently
Good used condition WWI TRENCH ART MATCHBOX COVER All Brass plain matchbox cover
With attached flaming grenade collar badge
Of the Royal Fusiliers
Good original item
Part of a small collection recently acquired “THE FIRST TO BE FREED” 1944 DATED HMSO “The First to be Freed”
The Record of British Military Administration
In Eritrea and Somalia 1941-1943
Some staining to front cover
Otherwise in good undamaged condition. |