Unusual British WW2 Bullet Trench Art Letter Opener with Leather Sheath

Here on offer is a great genuine piece of WW2 Trench Art, being a bullet handled letter opener with its original leather sheath.

The letter opener features a long and slightly curved, sharp edged, steel blade that fits securely to an .303 type bullet head and inert cartridge.

The British cartridge and it has the following markings on the bottom:read more

Code: 50465

WW2 Trench Art Solid Brass Model of an RAF Bristol Blenheim

Here on offer is an unusual example of a WW2 Trench Art solid brass model of a RAF Bristol Blenheim, twin engined light bomber.

The model is a one piece solid brass casting and does show as expected, some age oxidisation to the finish, but no cracks or repairs.

Originally it would have had two ‘three bladed’ propellers, but now one engine has its pro...  read more

Code: 50443

Unusual WW2 Trench Art Brass Model of an RAF Handley Page HP52 Hampden

Here on offer is a rare and unusual example of a WW2 Trench Art brass model of a RAF Handley Page Hampden, twin engined medium bomber.

The model is a one piece solid brass casting and does show as expected, some age oxidisation to the finish, but no cracks or repairs.

Originally it would have had two ‘three bladed’ propellers, but now one engine has just the spinni...  read more

Code: 50432

Rare WW2 Trench Art Aluminium Model of an RAF Bristol Beaufighter

Here on offer is a rare example of a period WW2 Trench Art aluminium model of a RAF Bristol Beaufighter.

This is the first example I have come across of a Trench Art Beaufighter model in 40 years of collecting.

The model is a one piece solid aluminium casting and does show overall age oxidisation to the finish, but no cracks or repairs.

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Code: 50206

Unusual Middle Eastern “Trench Art” Brass Box Depicting King Bin Saud of Saudi Arabia c1943

Here on offer is an unusual lidded brass “trench art” box depicting King Abdulaziz “Bin Saud” Abdul Rahman the founder of Saudi Arabia, dated 1943.

I was told this box dates back to WW2 and is a rare for of Middle Eastern “Trench Art”.

The numbers 43 stamped into on
e edge of the lid, relate to the year 1943.

On the top of the p...  read more

Code: 50377

Early Pre WW2 Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve RAFVR Silver Lapel Badge No.4395

Here on offer is a rare early example of an original and pre WW2 Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve “RAFVR”, numbered silver lapel badge.

The badge is made from unmarked silver and I believe it was made by the Royal Mint.

On the reverse it is impressed with an official Air Ministry issue number '4395'.

As this is a very low issue numb...  read more

Code: 50356

Mint in Box Large Vintage Metal Medallion Designed for the French Ministry of Defence by FIA

Here on offer is an unusual mint in box example of a vintage large heavy metal medallion designed for the French Ministry of Defence, by the French medal manufacturer, FIA.

The medallion comes in its original blue card box and still has a clear support stand in its package and a manufactures card.

The card reads:

Cette medaille est gra...  read more

Code: 50340

Rare WW2 RAF Laminated Wood Four Blade Generator Propeller used on Target Tug Aircraft

Here on offer is a very rare original WW2 RAF laminated wood four blade Generator Propeller, used on target tug aircraft.

This beautifully made, small 24” diameter propeller is in excellent condition with just a few minor dings to the blades and a tiny slither missing from the tip of number 3 blade.

Each blade has been made to a set angle from four l...  read more

Code: 50306

Unusual and Very Impressive Post WW2 RAF ‘90 Group’ Shooting Award - Gilt Brass Trinket Box Dated 1952

Here on offer is an unusual and very impressive, Post WW2 RAF ‘90 Group’ shooting award gilt brass trinket box.

The heavy brass metal box has a very impressive large copper based alloy plaque, fixed to the top of the lid.

The highly detailed plaque has the RAF wings and cap badge image at the top and various scrolls and laurel leaves around the edges...  read more

Code: 50287

Vintage Large Glass Ashtray and Stand for the 4th/7th Royal Dragoon Guards

Here on offer is a Vintage Large Glass Ashtray and Stand for the now disbanded 4th/7th Royal Dragoon Guards.


The 4th/7th Royal Dragoon Guards was a cavalry regiment of the British Army formed in 1922 and served in WW2.

However following the reduction of forces at the end of the Cold War and proposals contained in the Options for Change paper,...  read more

Code: 50269