Extra Photos of Siebe Gorman Drivers Knife - 51700

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Code: 51699

Original WW1 Royal Scots Fusiliers (Scottish) Regiment Cap Badge

Here on offer is a fine example of WW1 Royal Scots Fusiliers (Scottish) Regiment brass cap badge with two lugs and a split pin on the reverse.

It measures 2.75” (7cm) high and weighs 22g.

Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description.

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Code: 51698

Rare 19th Century 72nd Highlanders Regiment Tunic Button Sweetheart Bar Brooch

Here on offer is a fine example of a rare 19th century 72nd Highlanders Regiment tunic button sweetheart bar brooch.

The tunic button still retains all its original gilt and crisp detail to the stags head and lettering on the front. It has been professionally attached to a gilt pin so that it can be worn as a bar brooch.

Some history of the 72nd Highlanders...  read more

Code: 50218

Vintage English Fireman’s Axe marked - ELWELL 5122 - c1950

Here on offer is a fine example of a vintage ELWELL fireman’s axe, circa 1950.

One side of the blade on this example has been stamped with the maker’s marks 'ELWELL 5122’. There are no other markings that I can see, so I don’t believe this was a military issued piece and was probably used by the regular civil Fire Service.

The axe has an ash handle that is in exce...  read more

Code: 51688

Antique Vertical Boiler Model Steam Engine

Here on offer is a great example of an antique vertical boiler model Steam Engine.

I believe this example has been professionally “hand made” as I can’t find any makers mark or label. It looks very similar to antique German made examples by Ernst Plank of this type of vertical boiler steam engine.

The main cylindrical boiler is made from copper and the main wheel/s...  read more

Code: 50424

British WW2 ARP Axe with Black Wooden Handle

Here on offer is an excellent example of a British WW2 ARP axe.

I believe this axe is an early wooden handled version that still retains all of its black paint finish.

The wooden shaft is stamped on both sides with the letters A.R.P.

The solid metal axe head is securely held in place with two large metal copper rivets, and retains its black finish. <...  read more

Code: 50584

Large Imperial German 105mm Brass Shell Case Marked PATRONENFABRIK KARLSRUHE 1901

Here on offer is an early example of a large German 105mm brass shell case that is impressed on the base:

PATRONENFABRIK
KARLSRUHE
1901

'Patronenfabrik' means cartridge factory and ‘Karlsruhe’ is the town in Germany where it was made in 1901.

These are the only markings I can see in the case, which is unusual? There are normally vari...  read more

Code: 51686

WW1 German Trench Art Driving Band Bracelet with Black Enamel Iron Cross

Here on offer is a great example of a WW1 German trench art driving band bracelet with attached black enamel 1914 Iron Cross.

This bracelet has been made from a copper driving band salvaged from a WW1 German artillery shell.

A gilt finish was applied and it retains the original grooved pattern to the outer surface.

A minute detailed brass and black e...  read more

Code: 50906

35 “TURF” British Aircraft Cigarette Cards by Carreras Ltd London in Original Cigarette Carton c1953

Here on offer are a total of 35 “TURF” British Aircraft cigarette cards that came fitted inside an original TURF cigarette carton, made by Carreras Ltd London.

The carton originally contained 10 cigarettes and depicts the image of “Pegasus” on the front. The carton is now is empty and has the end flaps missing.

I believe this set of cigarette cards consisted of a ...  read more

Code: 51685

WW2 Period RAF “Early Pattern” C-Type Wired Leather Flying Helmet

Here on offer is a genuine WW2 period RAF “early pattern” C-Type Wired leather flying helmet that doesn’t appear to have any visible markings but seems to be a large size helmet.

Apparently, this helmet had been used after WW2 and the owner has carefully removed both of the rubberized ear phone covers. The circular holes have then been covered by round sections of leather, that w...  read more

Code: 51630