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Original British WW1-2 Period Blue Stable 'Trophy' Belt

Original British WW1-2 Period Blue Stable 'Trophy' Belt

Here on offer is an original WW1-2 period stable belt that has had cloth and cap badges attached by its original owner.

A stable belt would originally have been worn by a cavalryman when working in and around stables - hence the name. But gradually their use spread to all units of the British army.

This style of belt was popular with soldiers during WW1 and WW2. ...  read more

Code: 50925

95.00 GBP

Original 1937 Pattern British Blue Webbing ‘Trophy’ Belt with Brass Buckle and Sliders

Original 1937 Pattern British Blue Webbing ‘Trophy’ Belt with Brass Buckle and Sliders

Here on offer is an original 1937 pattern, WW2 period British blue webbing ‘Trophy’ belt that has twenty genuine metal badges attached.

Some of the badges show signs of wear and damage, a lug missing etc, but most are in original condition.

These belts were often referred to as 'hate belts' and became popular during the WW1 through to WW2.

This 1937...  read more

Code: 50929

SOLD

WW2 Period Silver-Plated Tie Bar/Clasp with Submarine Engraved Justyn Edwards - July 1946

WW2 Period Silver-Plated Tie Bar/Clasp with Submarine Engraved Justyn Edwards - July 1946

Here on offer is an unusual WW2 period handmade, silver-plated tie bar/clasp with a chain suspended plated metal image of what I believe is an allied WW2 submarine.

On the back of the submarine, it is engraved on the back with the owner’s name, that appears to read as:

Justyn Edwards
July 1946

On the back of the top bar, it has a strong clas...  read more

Code: 51603

35.00 GBP

Unusual WW2 USAAF Cadet Overseas Sweetheart Brooch - DUNKERQUE

Unusual WW2 USAAF Cadet Overseas Sweetheart Brooch - DUNKERQUE

Here on offer is an unusual WW2 USAAF cadet overseas insignia sweetheart brooch. These were worn by USAAF Flying School Cadets who has not yet become a graduated aviator or a commissioned flying officer.


The brooch, that has been made in the style of a WW2 USAAF cadet badge, with a propellor and detailed feathered wings. It appears made from a die stamped bright metal al...  read more

Code: 51198

45.00 GBP

Impressive 16” x 12” Oil on Canvas Framed Painting of H.M.S. WARSPITE by R. Hooper

Impressive 16” x 12” Oil on Canvas Framed Painting of H.M.S. WARSPITE by R. Hooper

Here on offer is an impressive oil on canvas wooden framed painting of H.M.S. WARSPITE by R. Hooper.

The painting depicts H.M.S. WARSPITE under steam at sea and is in excellent undamaged condition.

It is unglazed and has been professionally framed by The Media Gallery, Barnstable.

I can’t actually date the painting itself as I can’t find out any info...  read more

Code: 51389

65.00 GBP

Unique WW2 British Dispatch Rider or Paratroopers Helmet made into a “Pull-A-Long” Toy Tortoise

Unique WW2 British Dispatch Rider or Paratroopers Helmet made into a “Pull-A-Long” Toy Tortoise

Here on offer is what appears to be a WW2 British Dispatch Rider or Paratroopers Helmet that has made into a wonderful “Pull A Long” Toy Tortoise.

I am no expert when it comes to WW2 helmets, but I am pretty sure it isn’t a Paratroopers Helmet, as I believe these where constructed of steel and this one is made from fibre.

The old gent I bought it from along with ...  read more

Code: 50091

75.00 GBP

Named WW2 Italian POW made Aluminium Trench Art Cigarette Case - India 1946

Named WW2 Italian POW made Aluminium Trench Art Cigarette Case - India 1946

Here on offer is a genuine WW2 Italian POW made aluminium Trench Art Cigarette/Sweetheart Case from India 1946.

The case is in excellent condition and still retains a bright finish to the aluminium.

I have been told that these sweetheart cigarette cases were made by Italian POW's captured by the British Forces during WW2, who traded them for food and cigarettes.read more

Code: 51626

SOLD

Beautiful Italian POW made Aluminium WW2 Trench Art ‘Sweetheart’ Jewellery Box – Egypt/Africa

Beautiful Italian POW made Aluminium WW2 Trench Art ‘Sweetheart’ Jewellery Box – Egypt/Africa

Here on offer is an Italian POW made aluminium WW2 trench art ‘Sweetheart’ jewellery box.

I have been told that these sweetheart boxes were made by Italian POW's captured by the British Forces in North Africa in WW2. Apparently, they were traded for food and cigarettes by the Italian POW’s.

The POW Camp at Fayid, Egypt was one of the last camps to have its inmates ...  read more

Code: 51625

SOLD

WW2 POW Made Aluminium Trench Art Cigarette Case Sierra Leone

WW2 POW Made Aluminium Trench Art Cigarette Case Sierra Leone

Here on offer is a WW2 POW made aluminium Trench Art Cigarette/Sweetheart Case.

I have been told that these sweetheart cigarette cases where made by Italian and German POW's captured by the British Forces in North Africa in WW2 and imprisoned in POW camps across British controlled Africa.

No large-scale battles or military action took place in or around Sierra Leon...  read more

Code: 50489

40.00 GBP

WW2 POW Made Aluminium Trench Art Cigarette Case - RAF Africa 1948

WW2 POW Made Aluminium Trench Art Cigarette Case - RAF Africa 1948

Here on offer is a WW2 POW made aluminium Trench Art Cigarette/Sweetheart Case.

I have been told that these sweetheart cigarette cases where made by Italian and German POW's captured by the British Forces in North Africa in WW2 and imprisoned in POW camps across British controlled Africa, mainly in Kenya.

Apparently the last POW camp in Kenya still had three occupa...  read more

Code: 50509

40.00 GBP