WW1 1915 Imperial Prussian M1873 Artillery Sabre Sword with Steel Scabbard by WKC Solingen
Here on offer is an original Imperial German M1873 (Prussian) Artillery Officer’s sabre sword, manufactured by Weyersberg Kirschbaum & Cie (WKC) in Solingen and is dated 1915, complete with its steel scabbard.
It still surprises me that despite the use of machine guns, artillery etc, swords were still issued to NCO’s and officers during WW1 and this is an example of one of those... read more
Fine WW2 “Bring Back” Burma Kukri Knife with Carved Horn Grip c1945
Here on offer is a fine example of a WW2 “Bring Back” Kukri knife most probably from Burma c1945
Given the ornate grip and the tooled decoration on the scabbard of this Kukri, it looks to me to be a quality “souvenir” piece that was made at the time for British personnel to bring back home, at the end of WW2.
The knife itself has the traditional Kukri curved polish... read more
Early WHITBY 12G & 16G Shotgun Cartridge Extractor Knife with Horn Grip Scales c1961
Here on offer is an early WHITBY 12G & 16G shotgun cartridge extractor knife with horn grip scales, circa 1961.
In the 19th century, shotguns did not have shotshell extractors. This could be a problem because early shotshells were made of paper, not plastic, and often got 'stuck' once the shotgun was fired. Also, because they were hot, hunters were less than happy to pull them o... read more
Near Mint WW2 German SA Dagger by MALSCH & AMBRONN STEINBACH Thuringia, with Original Short Hanger
Here on offer is a near mint, early WW2 German SA dagger by MALSCH & AMBRONN of Steinbach, Thuringia, Germany, with its original short hanger.
This is one of the best SA daggers I have ever owned and looks to have never been taken apart.
MALSCH & AMBRONN, were based in Steinbach, Thuringia and where a manufacturer of early SA (Sturmabteilung) service daggers durin... read more
Original RZM Hitler Youth Knife by E. & F. Hörster with HJ Armband owned by Heinrich Hass & two Rare 1938 Turnfest Breslau Entry Cards
Here on offer is a really interesting original Hitler Youth grouping that is associated with a member named as Heinrich Hass and some documentation also relating to his sister Grete Hass. They where both from Sindligen am Main near Frankfurt.
The group of items includes Heinrich’s original HJ knife and his HJ armband.
What I find really interesting, are the two ve... read more
750.00 GBP
Original WW1 Souvenir 0.303 Bullet Pencil from YPRES
Here on offer is an original WW1 souvenir 0.303 bullet pencil from YPRES, France.
The 0.303 bullet pencil comprises of a short red pencil fixed inside a silver bullet, which tests as 925 grade silver, but may just be a thick silver plate?
This fits VERY tightly into the neck of the brass (fired) cartridge case. You have to gently wiggle the bullet to get it free f... read more