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.
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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

WW2 French Air Force Pilot’s Identity Bracelet

Here on offer is a WW2 French Air Force pilot’s identity bracelet.

On the front of the plated oval disc, it depicts the image of a French pilot’s insignia, a five-pointed star and a set of spread wings, on top of a laurel wreath. Below the wings there is a blank ribbon shaped section that could be engraved with the owner’s name. His details could also be engraved on the back of t...  read more

Code: 52148

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

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

Code: 52135

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

Code: 51085

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

Code: 50438

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

Code: 52071

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

Code: 50061