Rare 6” 520g Metal Fragment of a WW1 German Zeppelin LZ93 (L44) 100Kg HE Bomb Dropped on a Turnip Field at Sarre, Kent on 19th October 1917

Here on offer is a rare find, being a 6” fragment of a WW1 German Zeppelin LZ93 (L44) 100Kg HE bomb, that was dropped on a turnip field at Sarre, Kent on 19th October 1917. Sarre is a village and civil parish in Thanet District in Kent, England. It is believed to be the last bomb that Zeppelin LZ93 (L44) ever dropped.

Now LZ93 (L44) was a "Height-Climber" class “T” Zeppelin, whic...  read more

Code: 51878

WW2 Italian POW made Aluminium Trench Art Cigarette Case Depicting a Horse and Dog

Here on offer is a fine example of a WW2 Italian POW made aluminium trench art cigarette case.

I have been told that these cigarette cases were made by Italian POW's captured by the British Forces in North Africa in WW2. Apparently, these were traded for food and cigarettes by the Italian POWs.

The cases were made using the aluminium frames of downed aircraft from...  read more

Code: 51876

Impressive Paper Framed Tintype Photo of Three Soldiers of the Imperial German Army - Souvenir of the Year 1909

Here on offer is a rare and impressive gold inlaid paper framed tintype photo of three soldiers of the Imperial German Army with German words that translate to - Souvenir of the Year 1909.

ANDENKEN
an das jahr 1909

The soldiers are in uniform but clearly relaxing, as two of them have cigarettes in their hands and one is resting his arm on the shoulder of an...  read more

Code: 51874

WW1 British Army Officers Full Hunter Pocket Mk VI Compass Possibly by Terrasse W. Co.

Here on offer is an excellent condition WW1 British Army Officers, private purchase, full hunter pocket compass, possibly by Terrasse W. Co.

This example is a Mk VI version and would date to the latter period of WW1 and looks to have been made by Terrasse W. Co. as shown in examples on COMPASSIPEDIA, the online compass museum.

Terrasse W. Co. was together with Bar...  read more

Code: 51875

Antique Silver Omani Khanjar Jambiya Dagger with Horn and Silver Piqué Handle

Here on offer is a fine and beautiful example of an antique silver Omani Khanjar or Jambiya Dagger with silver and horn handle.

This impressive example has a traditionally shaped blond horn handle that has a finely applied pattern of silver Piqué work on the top and the front, along with two silver coned studs.

The handle fits tightly to the double-edged curved s...  read more

Code: 51136

Extra Photos of Antique Saudi Omani Khanjar Jambiya Silver Dagger with Horn Grip

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Code: 51135

Cast Bronze Victorian Cricket Award – Quill-Pen Desk Stand c1879

Here on offer is a cast bronze Victorian cricket award, quill-pen desk stand, circa 1879.

It consists on an oval shaped front section with two crossed cricket bats fixed in the centre and the oval edges are fitted with six pegs enabling it to support three quill-pens. At the top it has the image of a small crown.

On the lower edge of the oval is has a clearly stamp...  read more

Code: 51871

WW2 British Military Open Faced Stopwatch – PATT. 3169

Here on offer is a genuine WW2 British military issued open face stopwatch.

It has a white face dial with black and red numbers, displayed in 5’s up to 60 seconds.

Then these is a single sweep black hand and a small, upper-face secondary dial with provision for 30 minutes. This is activated by pressing the top stem winder once, then again to stop the hand, then ag...  read more

Code: 51870

Original German WW2 1939 Iron Cross Medal 2nd Class by Hermann Aurich of Dresden with Ribbon

Here on offer is a near mint example of a WW2 1939 German Iron Cross medal 2nd class, by Hermann Aurich of Dresden, along with a red, white and black striped ribbon.

This Iron Cross has a magnetic core and as with some early Iron Crosses it is possible to rattle the iron inside of the frame. The centre retains all the original glossy black paint finish

The solid ...  read more

Code: 51868

Original German WW1 1914 Iron Cross Medal 2nd Class with Long Ribbon

Here on offer is a fine example of a WW1 1914 German Iron Cross medal 2nd class.

This Cross has a magnetic core and a satin black finish to the centre that is in excellent condition. There is now genuine age tarnishing to the German silver frame, that will clean off if required, but I prefer to leave that option to the next owner.

The suspension ring is stamped wi...  read more

Code: 51867