Genuine WW2 RAF Perspex Sweetheart Pendant

Here on offer is a hand made example of a WW2 RAF Perspex sweetheart pendant.

I believe this pendant was made from a small square section of Perspex from the canopy of a damaged WW2 RAF fighter plane.

Then the cut-out Crown and Eagle from a RAF Officers brass button have been inserted into the Perspex.

It is in great original condition and the Perspe...  read more

Code: 51830

19th Century English Spring Loaded Embossed Leather Shot Powder Flask with Hunting Scene

Here on offer is a 19th century spring loaded leather Shot Powder Flask embossed with a hunting scene, possibly by G & JW Hawksley of Sheffield.

The front of the leather pouch has an embossed scene of game caught on a hunt, hanging from a tree and they consist of a hare and partridges with a shotgun in the background.

I think the makers name was in raised lettering...  read more

Code: 51828

WW2 “The Royal Artillery” Sweetheart Brooch by Saunders & Sheppard Limited of Birmingham -1941

Here on offer is fine example of a genuine WW2 period, ‘The Royal Artillery’ sweetheart brooch that was made by Saunders & Sheppard Limited of Birmingham.

A finely detailed gilt brass and enamel regimental crest is suspended from a gilt bar brooch, with a machine turned finish.

There is excellent detail on the crest, even down to the rivets on the gun carriage.
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Code: 51827

Original Near Mint WW2 Royal Air Force Plastic Economy Cap Badge

Here on offer is a near mint example of an original WW2 period Royal Air Force black plastic economy cap badge.

The badge bears the “RAF” monogram in the centre surround by laurel leaf mounted with King George VI crown.

The reverse of the badge retains the original two brass folding fitting blades.

It also has the makers name in raised letters, A S...  read more

Code: 51826

Near Mint WW2 Period Gilt on Brass RAF Cap Badge

Here on offer is a fine example of WW2 period gilt on brass RAF cap badge with two lugs and a split pin on the reverse.

It measures 1.7” (4.4cm) high and weighs 11g.

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

Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional i...  read more

Code: 51825

WW2 British Brass Petrol Lighter by The Parr Mfg Co. c1940

Here on offer is a WW2 period British brass petrol lighter by ''The Parr Mfg Co.'' circa 1940.

A lot of these cylindrical style lighters are being offered as WW1 trench lighters?

There is a lack of true information about this company and the lighters date of production, but my opinion is the way it has been made with very thin brass, is aligned to a far later prod...  read more

Code: 51824

WW2 Period English Hallmarked Silver ARP Badge - Long Pin Ladies Version - 1938

Here on offer is a WW2 period English hallmarked silver ARP badge, which is the rarer “long pin” ladies version and dates to 1938.

The front depicts the Crown and ARP initials and the reverse retains its original long pin and “C” clasp that where made in far fewer numbers than the common lapel pin versions.

On the back there is also a full and clear set of English...  read more

Code: 51819

WW1 German POW Carved Cow Shinbone Depicting a Tulip and words – ‘habe das erfunden Bajon’ – Bayonne France

Here on offer is a fine and unusual example of a skilfully carved cow shinbone, made by a WW1 German prisoner of war (POW).

What in my opinion is interesting about this example is the carved raised lettering on the back, which is in German and reads as:

habe das erfunden Bajon

That translates into English as:

invented the bayonet
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Code: 51818

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

WW2 German Pastel Painted Portrait of a German Army Officer Dated September 1942 Russia - K. Knorr

Here on offer is an impressive WW2 German Pastel Painted Portrait of a young German Army Officer dated September 1942 Russia - K. Knorr.

The German Army Officer is portrayed in his uniform, minus his cap, but showing the German army eagle above his right breast pocket.

In the bottom right hand corner is written:

K Knorr RUSSL. 9, 42

Th...  read more

Code: 50889