Cased Army Athletic Association Silver Plated Medallion Awarded for Army Boys Cross Country Championships “A” – Winner J/RFN. R. STEWARD 1960

Here on offer is a vintage cased Army Athletic Association silver plated medallion awarded for Army Boys Cross Country Championships “A” – winner J/RFN. R. STEWARD 1960.

The obverse depicts the image of the Greek god Hermes, seated on the ground, adjusting his winged sandals (pédila). He is also wearing a winged traveller’s hat (petasos) and has a staff entwined with snakes (the...  read more

Code: 52425

French Ministry of War - Bronze Medallion for Military Physical Training Preparation - Prize of The Minister c1911

Here on offer is a cased example of a French Ministry of War - Bronze Medallion for Military Physical Training Preparation - Prize of The Minister circa 1911.

This very large solid bronze medallion has on the obverse the image of La Patrie seated on a cannon showing a young soldier the feats of arms of the French Army.

Around the edge are the words:

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Code: 50661

WW1 Sweetheart Brooch made from a Cap Badge for The 18th County of London Battalion (London Irish)

Here on offer is an unusual WW1 sweetheart brooch made from a cap badge for The 18th County of London Battalion (London Irish)

The original white metal cap badge retains all of its original fine detailing and displays a silver finish.

On the back, the retaining slider has been professionally removed and a fixing pin and “C” clasp has been fitted, enabling it to ...  read more

Code: 52414

Vintage British Railway Rectangular Cast Iron 1 ¼ Track Cant Plate

Here on offer is a fine example of a vintage British Railway rectangular cast iron 1 ¼ track cant plate.

This type of small rectangular cant plate is a highly collectible piece of lineside railwayana, used historically to indicate a track elevation (cant or superelevation) of exactly 1.25 inches on a curve.

Trackmen used them to easily verify the track's banking...  read more

Code: 52424

Late Victorian Brass and MOP Cheroot “V” Cutter Multi-tool with Knife and Fork c1880

Here on offer is a fine example of a Victorian brass and (MOP) mother of pearl cigar/cheroot “V” cutter multi-tool with a knife and fork.

This type of antique cheroot multi-tool represents a highly specialised category of late 19th century smoking multi-tools. Cheroots are small, open-ended cigars that became popular in the Victorian era. Smokers carried compact multi-functional ...  read more

Code: 52423

WW2 Theatre made Aluminium “Trench Art” Combat Knife marked Egypt 1942

Here on offer is an interesting WW2 theatre “trench art” combat knife made from aluminium recovered from downed aircraft during the conflict in North Africa, marked Egypt 1942.

I was told this was made by a RAF maintenance unit engineer while they were based at RAF Aboukir in Egypt during WW2.

In 1942, the Royal Air Force (RAF) operated several airfields in Egypt, ...  read more

Code: 51900

Antique East African Sudanese Arm Dagger with Sheath

Here on offer is an East African Sudanese arm dagger with sheath, probably from the late 19th century.

This dagger features an excellent straight double-edged blade that tapers to a point with a central ridge. There are also two smaller ridges that run the length of the blade near the blade edges. It has a bright polished finish with some scattered dark patches and very light pit...  read more

Code: 51038

Austrian M1874 Gras Sword Bayonet with Scabbard made by Styer in Austria in 1881

Here on offer is an Austrian M1874 Gras sword bayonet and scabbard that was commercial made by Steyer in Austria in 1881.

This type of bayonet was the last of the French "sword-type" bayonets and was manufactured from 1874 to about 1885.

I believe it was made to fit the French Model 1874 "Gras" Infantry Rifle.

The bayonet has a solid brass pommel wit...  read more

Code: 50997

Miniature Wilkinson Sword – Claymore Sword – Mint in Box

Here on offer is a ‘mint in box’ miniature Claymore Sword by Wilkinson Sword that was made in Scotland.

This beautifully crafted miniature has a stainless steel blade that is ornately engraved ‘Claidheamh - mor’ along with the Wilkinson Sword Crest and Queens Crown.

Claidheamh – mor in Gaelic means ‘great sword’ and this miniature is a typical copy of a Scottish c...  read more

Code: 51858