Early WW2 German Army Officer’s Dagger by Anton Wingen Jr with a Dark Orange Grip

Here on offer is an early WW2 German Army Officer’s dagger by Anton Wingen Jr. with a beautiful dark orange coloured grip.

All the dagger fittings have a plated finish, including the scabbard but do show some signs of aged plating loss.

This early Army Officer's dagger has the smaller Anton Wingen Jr. trademark, which is not seen very often on army daggers.
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Code: 51127

Non-Magnetic Siebe Gorman Diver’s Knife Complete with Rare Original Leather Belt and Loop c1960

Here on offer is fine example of a NON-MAGNETIC SIEBE GORMAN diver’s knife complete with its rare original thick leather belt and belt loop.

From researching (please see the excellent information relating to these knives on Divescrap.com), I believe this version of knife is the type used by the Dutch Navy in the 1960’s.
These knives had no markings on the brass sheath wher...  read more

Code: 50893

Unusual WW2 Romanian Army Dagger

Here on offer is an unusual and rare version of a WW2 Romanian Army dagger with scabbard.

This seems to be more of a “commando” style dagger than the usual ornate dress daggers?

There is no maker mark on this dagger as is common with these Romanian daggers.

The hilt fittings are all Nickel-plated and show no signs of rust or pitting.

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Code: 50709

Huge Antique French Folding Palm Knife Stag Grip and 10” Blade – NOGENT DG

Here on offer is massive example of an antique French folding Palm knife with a genuine stag horn grip and 10” blade – NOGENT DG.

This is the largest example I have seen of one these famous French knives.

The impressive large stag horn grip is 12” long and has a great aged patina to its finish.

The large 10” long single edged steel blade, slots onto ...  read more

Code: 50778

Framed Presentation Picture of a BAE Harrier Jump Jet in Aluminium circa 1980

Here on offer is a really unusual framed presentation picture of a BAE Harrier Jump Jet that has been hand engraved from an aluminium sheet.

I can’t say for sure but I think this may be the image of a BAE Sea Harrier.

The image of the Harrier in flight has been skilfully cut/engraved from a sheet of aircraft grade aluminium alloy. The background has been painted b...  read more

Code: 50715

Rare Boer War Celluloid Letter Opener Depicting a Boer Soldier Holding a Flag – Possibly a member of The Thornycroft Mounted Infantry – “Angels on Horseback” c1900

Here on offer is a rare example rare Boer War celluloid letter opener depicting a Boer soldier holding a flag. He was possibly a member of The Thornycroft Mounted Infantry – “Angels on Horseback”. Made in Germany, circa 1900.

The detail on this piece is impressive, such as his facial features with a mustache, the sword and even the fingers on his hands.

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Code: 51845

Genuine WW2 British Economy Plastic Labour Pioneer Corps Cap Badge by A. Stanley & Sons, Walsall

Here on offer is fine example of a genuine WW2 Labour Pioneer Corps plastic economy issue cap badge made by A. Stanley & Sons, Walsall.

This black plastic example is in excellent condition and has the makers details of A. Stanley & Sons, Walsall, in raised lettering on the reverse.

It retains its original foldable flat brass fitting prongs on the reverse.
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Code: 51844

Genuine WW2 ATS Auxiliary Territorial Service Plastic Economy Issue Cap Badge by Jarrett, Rainsford and Laughton Ltd, of Birmingham

Here on offer is fine example of a genuine WW2 ATS Auxiliary Territorial Service plastic economy issue cap badge made by Jarrett, Rainsford and Laughton Ltd, of Birmingham.

This black plastic example is in excellent condition and has the makers details of “JR&L Ltd B’Ham” in raised lettering on the plastic slider on the reverse.

It measures 1.5” (3.8cm) by 1.4” (3....  read more

Code: 51843

Antique 9.75” China Plate by Taylor, Smith & Taylor Co Depicting the Bald Eagle Emblem of the American Fraternal Order of Eagles (F.O.E)

Here on offer is a fine and early example of a 9.75” decorative ceramic plate, depicting the hand coloured transfer print image of a spread winged Bald eagle, being the early emblem of the American Fraternal Order of Eagles (F.O.E), circa 1920.

The Fraternal Order of Eagles is an international non-profit organization uniting fraternally in the spirit of liberty, truth, justice, a...  read more

Code: 51842

Unusual 19th Century Large Capacity Brass Spring Loaded Leather Shot Powder Flask with Leather Tassel Collar

Here on offer is an unusual 19th century brass spring loaded leather shot powder flask with leather tassel collar and a larger capacity pouch, circa 1870.

There is no maker visible on this flask, but given the type of brass loading spout, I believe this was made by an English maker, albeit there is another view that because of the leather tassel, it could be American?

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Code: 51841