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

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 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

Souvenir Chrome Plated H.M.S. MALAYA Stamp Book Cover c1930

Here on offer is a souvenir chrome plated H.M.S. MALAYA stamp book cover.

Both covers of this hinged cover have a fine engine turned pattern, probably dating this to the 1930’s.

On the front it also has the engraved word “Stamps” and the raised brass and enamel crest for H.M.S. MALAYA.

Inside the cover, it has a gilt finish with slots to enable a boo...  read more

Code: 51413

Beautiful WW2 Period Marquetry Picture of a RAF Bristol Blenheim MK. IV Bomber by J.H. Bacon

Here on offer is a beautiful WW2 period marquetry picture of a RAF Bristol Blenheim MK. IV bomber by J.H. Bacon.

The picture has been made from sections of different coloured wood veneers, expertly cut and inlaid onto a wooden panel, so as to depict an RAF Bristol Blenheim MK. IV in flight.

On the front, bottom right-hand corner, it is signed J.H. Bacon.
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Code: 51392

Signed Portrait of a WW2 British Officer in Uniform – Italy 1944

Here on offer is a fine portrait of a British military officer in uniform, with his pipe!

The portrait has been painted using oils on a wooden board and is signed in the lower left hand corner:

H. MANSFIELD – PROFFITT
ITALY 44

I assume the officer’s name is H. Mansfield or H. Mansfield – Proffitt?

I have done some basic research...  read more

Code: 50945

Large Framed WW1 Embroidery Panels Depicting the Duke of Wellington's Regiment (West Riding) and The Royal Tank Regiment

Here on offer are two original framed WW1 embroidery panels, depicting the insignia of Duke of Wellington's Regiment (West Riding) and the Royal Tank Regiment.

I was told that a proud mother embroidered these fine panels, to honour her two sons who served in these regiments during WW1.

The panels are in excellent condition and have been kept “fresh and bright” beh...  read more

Code: 51365

Original Small WW2 “Trench Art” RAF Spitfire Sweetheart Brooch

Here on offer is a superb example of an original WW2 RAF “Trench Art” sweetheart brooch which is in the form of a metal RAF Spitfire fighter aircraft that still retains some aged patina to what looks like a silver or nickel alloy?

It is thought that these brooches where true “WW2 Trench Art” possibly made from coins by German POW’s retained in the UK and sold to guards for chocol...  read more

Code: 51348