Original WW2 Double Proofed Hitler Youth Knife with Motto by Wilhelm Halbach – “Christmas Tree” Logo and RZM M7/35
Here on offer is an original mid period original WW2 German double proofed Hitler Youth knife with motto by a rare to find maker, Wilhelm Halbach. The blade is marked with their “Christmas Tree” logo and RZM M7/35.
These transitional knives are becoming scarce to find and were made for a very short period before the issues over the right of the manufacturers to host their compan... read more
450.00 GBP
Antique Victorian ‘Tippling Cane’ with a Concealed Glass Vial and Drinking Glass
Here on offer is a rare antique Victorian ‘Tippling Cane’ with a long-concealed glass vial and small drinking glass, circa 1880.
This unusual 19th century wooden walking stick/cane, is also known as a ‘tippling cane’ or ‘tippler’ and has a long glass vial concealed in the main section and a drinking glass inside the top section.
The metal fitments are made from cop... read more
195.00 GBP
Post WW2 British Military Machete with Leather Scabbard by B.H. & G. Ltd dated 1955
Here on offer is an original example of a post WW2 British military machete with a thick brown leather scabbard B.H. & G. Ltd dated 1955.
The two black composite grip slabs are in excellent solid condition. Unusually there are four smooth notches in the metal of the tang and both grips, that allows the four fingers of your hand to fit snuggly in the grip.
The grip... read more
95.00 GBP
WW2 British Military Machete by J.J.B. 1943 with Leather Scabbard dated 1944 and Reissued in the 1970’s
Here on offer is an original example of a WW2 British military machete by J.J.B. 1943 with a thick brown leather scabbard dated 1944.
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 fixing, but the rivet... read more
125.00 GBP
Royal Mint Gilt Bronze Medallion 350th Anniversary of Sailing of The Mayflower from Plymouth – 1620 – 1970
Here on offer is a Royal Mint gilt bronze medallion 350th anniversary (1620 - 1970) of sailing of the Mayflower from Plymouth.
On the front, it has a detailed engraving the Mayflower under sail and the wording around the edge:
350th ANNIVERSARY
THE SAILING OF THE MAYFLOWER FROM PLYMOUTH
On the reverse it has the coat of arms for Plymouth and ... read more
10.00 GBP
Small WW1 Carved Oak Picture Frame with Photo of British Soldier
Here on offer is a small WW1 carved oak picture frame with photo of British soldier
This hexagonal oak frame has been skilfully hand carved in relief on the front with stemmed flowers.
In the centre is a domed glass covered round sepia photo of an impressive British soldier in uniform, with a full handlebar mustache.
I just can’t make out the cap ba... read more
35.00 GBP
Large WW2 Period Scratch Built Wooden British Toy Tank
Here on offer is a WW2 period scratch built wooden British toy tank.
This great scale model has been well made from sections of what seems to be a sycamore type wood, which makes it very solid and quite heavy.
The generic style of the tank, with a raised turret and single long barrel and machine gun, means it’s probably based on a WW2 British Churchill tank.
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65.00 GBP
Scarce WW1 Commemorative Tape Measure with Portrait Photo of Sir John French
Here on offer is a scarce and original WW1 commemorative tape measure with a sepia photo portrait of Sir John French.
Field Marshal Sir John French, Earl of Ypres, was born in 1852. After serving briefly with the Royal Navy, he joined the Army in 1874, serving in the Sudan and South Africa during the Boer Wars. During 1912 - 1913, French served as Chief of the Imperial General St... read more
40.00 GBP
Rare WW2 Churchill ‘V’ For Victory - Army Navy and RAF Flags - Tin Button Badge
Here on offer is a scarce original WW2 period celluloid tin button badge.
It depicts a photo image of Prime Minister Winston Churchill and above him, the Union Jack and the White Ensign flags, crossed to form a 'V' with the Royal Air Force roundel within.
The badge is in excellent condition, complete with its original pin fitting on the back. The colours remain br... read more
20.00 GBP
Silver Sea Cadet Corps National Championships Swimming Medallion by F. Phillips Aldershot
Here on offer is silver Sea Cadet Corps, National Championships swimming medallion by F. Phillips of Aldershot.
Presumably awarded for a swimming competition sometime between WW1 and WW2 but I can’t be certain as it’s undated.
On the front, it has a detailed engraving of two swimmers in the water with another jumping into the water in the background.
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20.00 GBP