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
30.00 GBP
WW1 Teak Barrel Match Holder from H.M.S. AJAX – Battle of the River Plate
Here on offer is a genuine piece of teak wood from H.M.S. AJAX that has been made into a ribbed barrel shaped match holder.
It has a metal plaque pinned to the front, which reads:
FROM THE TEAK OF
H.M.S. AJAX
BATTLE OF THE RIVER PLATE
The barrel is in excellent condition with no chips or cracks.
The barrel measures 1.9” (... read more
30.00 GBP
Fine WW2 British Military Machete by J.J.B. 1944 with Dark Brown Leather Scabbard Marker Marked P.I. 1942
Here on offer is a fine original example of a WW2 British military machete by J.J.B. 1944 with a thick dark brown leather scabbard maker marked P.I. 1942.
The two black composite grip slabs are in excellent solid condition. They are fitted securely to the blade tang by five large copper rivets. There is a hole at the top so a lanyard or rope strap can be fitted.
On... read more
Original WW2 Souvenir of Italy Campaign Link Bracelet dated 1945
Here on offer is an original WW2 souvenir of Italy campaign link bracelet, dated 1945.
It seems to be made from silver plated brass and has a larger central plaque with an elliptically rounded shape.
These bracelets usually depict the campaigns and battles the soldier was involved in and vary from bracelet to bracelet.
On the front in relief is the ... read more
55.00 GBP
Cased Queen Elizabeth II - Long Service and Good Conduct Medal to D.G. DANIEL – Royal Navy
Here on offer is a very fine example of a genuine Queen Elizabeth II version (post 1952) of a Long Service and Good Conduct medal, awarded to D G Daniel, a Petty Officer Writer in the Royal Navy.
Writers were primarily clerical, being responsible for legal, pay, welfare and career issues for a crew. When a Royal Navy ship went into action, they could also be utilised with... read more
80.00 GBP
Impressive WW1 Trench Art Crucifix made from Bullets and Cartridge Cases
Here on offer is a fine piece of WW1 Trench Art, being a Crucifix made from used bullets and brass cartridge cases.
From some research I have done it appears these crucifixes where probably commercially produced from two French 8mm lebel cartridge cases with three German bullet projectiles forming the cross at the top.
The figure of Christ, formed from pressed bra... read more
45.00 GBP
Original WW2 A.R.P. Whistle by J. Hudson & Co of Barr St Hockley Birmingham with Chain
Here on offer is an original WW2 A.R.P. whistle by J. Hudson & Co., Barr St, Hockley, Birmingham.
This seems to be one of the four types that J. Hudson made, this one having the body of their metropolitan whistle.
It still retains its original long linked metal chain, which is now missing its end clip. The chain looks to have been made from a nickel silver alloy a... read more
30.00 GBP
WW2 GVIR Gilt & Enamel Kings Crown Royal Army Service Corps ‘Good Luck’ Sweetheart Brooch
Here on offer is a lovely detailed example of a gilt metal and enamel Royal Army Service Corps (RASC) sweetheart brooch, from the WW2 period as it displays the Kings Crown and GVIR cypher.
The brooch has been made in the shape of a horseshoe, with the words ‘GOOD LUCK’ around the bottom edge.
The centre displays a detailed RSAC gilt and enamel badge emblem, with th... read more
15.00 GBP
Post WW2 British Military Machete with Leather Scabbard by B.H. & G. Ltd dated 1955
Here on offer is an original example of a post WW2 British military machete with a thick brown leather scabbard B.H. & G. Ltd dated 1955.
The two black composite grip slabs are in excellent solid condition. Unusually there are four smooth notches in the metal of the tang and both grips, that allows the four fingers of your hand to fit snuggly in the grip.
The grip... read more
95.00 GBP
Impressive WW2 Trench Art Chrome Plated Brass Model of an RAF Handley Page HP52 Hampden
Here on offer is a rare and impressive example of a WW2 Trench Art chrome plated brass model of a RAF HP52 Handley Page Hampden, twin engined medium bomber.
The model is a one piece solid brass casting and it retains most of its bright chrome plating finish. There is just wear to the plating on top of the engine cowlings and on base along with the three retracted undercarriage wh... read more
55.00 GBP