Unique WW2 British POW Hand Carved Wooden “Arm of a Chair” linked to the Royal Artillery

Here on offer is an unusual and unique WW2 British POW hand carved wooden “arm of a chair” linked to the Royal Artillery.

I have never come across a POW made piece like this before. The wooden chair arm rest has been beautifully carved with various images, consisting of the crest of the Royal Artillery, the four suits of cards, spades, hearts etc, along with a horse’s head surrou...  read more

Code: 52265

WW2 1945 Belgium XXX Corps ALAMEIN CUXHAVEN Bronze Medal Commemorating Final Advance into Germany with Box

Here on offer is a WW2 1945 Belgium XXX Corps ALAMEIN CUXHAVEN bronze medal commemorating final advance into Germany with its original round box.

On the obverse, it depicts the rampant boar insignia of the XXX Corps, with the Headquarters 1st Army Group (later Headquarters British Army of the Rhine) insignia above, the 1st Canadian Armoured Brigade insignia to the left of the boa...  read more

Code: 51418

Impressive Large WW2 Letter Opener made from Shrapnel Recovered from the LONDON BLITZ 1940-41

Here on offer is an impressive and very large 14” long, WW2 letter opener made from shrapnel recovered during the 1940-41 London Blitz.

I believe that some of these were professionally made by firms like Asprey of London, but many were hand-fashioned by civilians or soldiers behind the lines using available workshop tools.

This is a real piece of WW2 historical "t...  read more

Code: 52258

INERT WW2 No.36M Mk I British Mills Grenade by JP&S Ltd with a base plug by RBD dated 1941

Here on offer is great example of a now INERT WW2 No.36M Mk I British Mills Grenade by JP&S Ltd being John Pilling & Sons Ltd, Colne, Lancashire, England, with a base plug by RBD being R.B. Davies & Co based in Victoria and Sydney, Australia and dated 1941.

The No.36M Mk I “Mesopotamian” variant was specially designed and waterproofed with shellac for use in the hot climate of Me...  read more

Code: 52223

Rare WW2 British Army Auxiliary Unit Knife with Leather Sheath Named to “PAT”

Here on offer is a rare example of a WW2 British Army Auxiliary Unit knife with its original leather sheath, by Joseph Rodgers and Sons.

It has only been recently that this type of knife has been authenticated as being used by the British Auxiliary Units during WW2.

Credit must go to Ron Flook, who through his outstanding research into military knives, has managed...  read more

Code: 52220

WW2 48th Canadian Highlanders Cap Badge with Tartan Backing Mounted on a Wooden Plaque – “B” Company 1941 with Extra Tartan Patch

Here on offer is an unusual WW2 48th Canadian Highlanders cap badge with an original tartan backing, that has been mounted on a handmade shield shaped wooden plaque, possibly made from oak?

The plaque has some writing in gold on it that reads as:

1941

B Coy. (B Company)

This is clearly a commemorative piece that relates to a soldier ...  read more

Code: 52214

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

Code: 50452

WW2 Period Large Dagger Shaped Trench Art Letter Opener with Wavy Copper Blade

Here on offer is a beautifully made WW2 period “trench art” letter opener.

The heavy and solid metal letter opener has been made to the size of a real dagger.

The pommel and sloping crossguard are made from solid polished brass. The grip is made from aluminium with copper and brass segments that have been machined and polished to a beautiful smooth finish.
...  read more

Code: 50526

Rare WW2 British Army Auxiliary Unit Knife with Leather Sheath

Here on offer is a rare example of a WW2 British Army Auxiliary Unit knife with its original leather sheath, by Joseph Rodgers and Sons.

It has only been recently that this type of knife has been authenticated as being used by the British Auxiliary Units during WW2.

Credit must go to Ron Flook, who through his outstanding research into military knives, has managed...  read more

Code: 51736

WW2 Trench Art Folding Pocket Compass made from Bakelite and Aluminium with Initials JWM

Here on offer is an unusual WW2 period “trench art” Folding Pocket Compass made from Bakelite and Aluminium with the initials JWM.

This unusual compass came with a small collection of WW2 period pieces, of which this was the only piece that was marked with the initials JWM.

It has been well made with an aluminium outer cover and a two piece red Bakelite swivel loop...  read more

Code: 51932