Excellent Original WW2 8th Army and (MID) Mentioned in Despatches Medal Group

Here on offer is a truly excellent example of a WW2 8th Army and MID Medal group.

The full size medal group consists of:

The 1939 – 1945 Star with ribbon
The Africa Star with 8th Army Bar with ribbon
The France and Germany Star with ribbon
Defence Medal and ribbon
War medal with MID Bronze Oak Leaf and ribbon

8th Army Bar ...  read more

Code: 50365

WW2 Trench Art “20mm Cartridge” Brass and Steel Petrol Table Lighter

Here on offer is an impressive WW2 trench art brass and steel petrol table lighter.

The top cone section is from the top of a 20mm cartridge and the lower section has been made up from a large calibre artillery cartridge igniter, that I can’t identify?

Many countries have used 20mm anti-aircraft guns during WW2, on board ships, on land and they were also popular on...  read more

Code: 51536

Impressive WW2 Period British “Artillery Shell” Shaped Steel Petrol Table Lighter with turned Bakelite Base

Here on offer is an impressive and very heavy WW2 period British “Artillery Shell” shaped polished steel petrol table lighter, with a turned and stepped brown Bakelite base.

The top cone section has a fine thread that unscrews to reveal flint wheel with two knurled wheels and the wick.

It is in working order but is being sold without a flint or any fuel to comply w...  read more

Code: 51529

WW2 British Military Machete by J.J.B. 1943 with Dark Brown Leather Scabbard by B.H. & G. Ltd 1966

Here on offer is an original example of a WW2 British military machete by J.J.B. 1943 with a thick dark brown leather scabbard by B.H. & G. Ltd 1966.

The two black composite grip slabs are in good solid condition with just some slight warping at the top. They are fitted securely to the blade tang by five large copper rivets. The back of one of the rivets has lost its washer fixin...  read more

Code: 51523

WW2 “Trench Art” RAF Aluminium Lidded Pot fitted with RAF Cap Badge

Here on offer is a great example of an original WW2 RAF “Trench Art” RAF aluminium lidded pot with RAF cap badge, fitted on the front.

This peace was most likely made in a RAF aircraft workshop during WW2 as a sweetheart or just a souvenir piece.

The cylindrical body has two circular holes in the base so the engineer has inserted a thin circular disc of aluminium ...  read more

Code: 51503

Unusual Teak Ashtray and Match Holder from H.M.S. WARSPITE c1947

Here on offer is a genuine solid piece of teak wood from H.M.S. WARSPITE that has been made into an ashtray and match holder.

It has a quality brass plaque pinned to the front, which reads:

FROM THE TEAK OF
H.M.S. WARSPITE

It measures 5” (12.7cm) diameter by 2.4” (6cm) high.

It weighs 160g.

Some history relating t...  read more

Code: 51497

Unusual WW1 Trench Art Mills Grenade Adapted to be used as a Candlestick

Here on offer is a really unusual and very well made. example of what appears to be a piece of WW1 period trench art, a Mills No.5 grenade, that has been adapted to be used as a candlestick, being mounted on to a smooth brass dished base.

When I acquired this piece inside the grenade was half full with used red candle wax, which I have since cleaned out.

The inert ...  read more

Code: 51480

Original WW2 era British Territorial Army (TA) Silver Lapel Badge – Service No. 166759

Here on offer is an original WW2 era British Territorial Army (TA) silver lapel badge, stamped with a service no. 166759.

This badge feels, looks and test as 925 grade silver and has the image of the TA crest with a King’s crown on the front.

On the back it has the buttonhole fixing that is stamped with the TA service no. 166759.

It is in excellent ...  read more

Code: 51482

Genuine WW2 (Poland) Medal for Warsaw 1939-1945

Here on offer is a genuine full-size WW2 (Poland) Medal for Warsaw 1939-1945.

The gilt bronze Medal for Warsaw 1939–1945 (Polish: Medal za Warszawę 1939–1945) was a Polish commemorative medal awarded by the Polish People’s Republic to commemorate active participation in defending Warsaw in 1939, the 1944 Warsaw Uprising and in the liberation of Warsaw from Nazi Germany in January...  read more

Code: 51222

WW2 British 20mm Brass Cannon Shell Case 1941 made by Raleigh Cycle Co., Carlton, Nottingham

Here on offer is a WW2 British 20mm brass cannon shell brass case 1941 made by Raleigh Cycle Co., Carlton, Nottingham.

I believe that these 20mm cannon cartridges were used by the RAF in various fighter aircraft during WWII.

This is a great example, in excellent condition and the brass now has a great patina to the finish.

The headstamp is stamped:<...  read more

Code: 51432