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
95.00 GBP
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
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
35.00 GBP
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
45.00 GBP
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
65.00 GBP
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
75.00 GBP
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.
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
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
40.00 GBP
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
40.00 GBP