British Regimental Marked “The Grenadier Guards” WW1 SMLE 1907 Pattern Sanderson Bayonet with Scabbard 1918

Here on offer is an excellent genuine British WW1 SMLE 1907 Pattern Sanderson Bayonet with scabbard, that is regimental marked for “The Grenadier Guards”.

The bayonet has bright finish to all the steel hilt fittings. There is just some very light surface pitting and dulling of the metal in small areas.

The release button in the pommel still works perfectly and it s...  read more

Code: 51100

Rare Pair of Victorian King's Own Yorkshire light Infantry K.O.Y.L.I. Padded Bullion Wire Collar Badges

Here on offer is a fine pair of Victorian King's Own Yorkshire light Infantry K.O.Y.L.I. bullion wire collar badges.

The badge of the KOYLI is unique amongst English light infantry regiments as the horn is of the ‘French’ type (with a twist). The origins of this are obscure. It appears to have been adopted after Waterloo, however prior to this the 105th had an ‘English’ style Bug...  read more

Code: 52003

WW2 Period Auxiliary Fire Service AFS Officially Numbered Lapel Badge by H.W. Miller

Here on offer is a genuine WW2 Auxiliary Fire Service AFS officially numbered lapel badge by H.W. Miller.

This badge is an original 1940/50’s, silver plated red enamel badge that is in excellent condition, with no loss of the enamel.

This badge was designed by Mr Paget of the Royal Mint.

On the reverse in raised letters are the with maker's details '...  read more

Code: 52007

WW1 County of London War Hospital - Brass and Enamel Matchbox Cover – Christmas 1916

Here on offer is an impressive brass and enamel matchbox cover for the County of London War Hospital.

The front depicts the shield shaped crest of the London County Council in red, white and blue enamel, topped with a gilt crown and with a lion set in the centre. The reverse side has a raised ribbon in the brass, with the words:

CHRISTMAS 1916

On th...  read more

Code: 52002

Large Commemorative Cast Aluminium Dish Depicting Prince of Wales - Edward VIII ‘Our Prince of Sports’ Made by R.W. Coan London c1920

Here on offer is a fine example of a rare sand cast aluminium dish depicting the Prince of Wales, later Edward VIII ‘Our Prince of Sports’, made by R.W. Coan of London, circa 1920.

There is an example of this dish in the V&A museum in London.

This commemorative dish is rectangular in shape with two handles. The rim and handles are decorated with elaborately moulded...  read more

Code: 52001

RAF Pilot’s Notes for MOSQUITO Mks F11 & NF.XII with Merlin 21 or 23 engines with amendments for NF.XIII, NF.XXVII & NF.XIX models and Merlin 25 engines c1944

Here on offer is an original copy of an RAF Pilot’s Notes for MOSQUITO Marks F11 and (Night Fighter) NF.XII models with Merlin 21 or 23 engines which has had updated hand written amendments to include the NF.XIII, NF.XVII & NF.XIX models and Merlin 25 engines.

This official Air Publication reference A.P.2019B & G -P.N.., 2nd edition, was originally printed in August 1943 and then...  read more

Code: 52000

Unusual Original WW2 Copper “Trench Art” RAF Spitfire Long Bar Sweetheart Brooch

Here on offer is a superb example of an original WW2 “Trench Art” sweetheart brooch which is in the form of a RAF Spitfire fighter aircraft made from copper, mounted on a long bar brooch.

It is thought that these brooches where true “WW2 Trench Art” possibly made from copper coins by German POW’s retained in the UK and sold to guards for chocolate and cigarettes.

...  read more

Code: 51999

WW1 5th London Rifle Brigade Gilt Brass, Enamel and Mother of Pearl Sweetheart Brooch

Here on offer is a beautiful example of a WW1 5th London Rifle Brigade gilt brass, enamel and mother of pearl sweetheart brooch, with a King’s crown.

The brooch is in excellent condition and retains all the enamel to the metal regimental crest, that is pinned to a stunning mother of pearl disc.

The regimental crest depicts the 'Royal Arms' within a title circlet wi...  read more

Code: 51998

Impressive WW2 Trench Art Chrome Plated Brass Model of an RAF Handley Page HP52 Hampden

Here on offer is a rare and impressive example of a WW2 Trench Art chrome plated brass model of a RAF HP52 Handley Page Hampden, twin engined medium bomber.

The model is a one piece solid brass casting and it retains most of its bright chrome plating finish. There is just wear to the plating on top of the engine cowlings and on base along with the three retracted undercarriage wh...  read more

Code: 51997

Rare Original WW2 Royal Air Force No 617 Squadron “The Dambusters” Gilt and Enamel Badge by H. W. Miller Ltd

Here on offer is a rare original WW2 Royal Air Force No 617 Squadron “The Dambusters” badge, by H. W. Miller Ltd, circa 1944.

This gilt and enamel badge was made to commemorate the Dambusters 'Operation Chastise’. This was commonly known as the Dambusters Raid and was an attack on German dams carried out on the night of 16/17 May 1943 by 617 Squadron RAF Bomber Command, later cal...  read more

Code: 51996