3rd Pattern FS Fighting Knife by William Rodgers Personalised to Major D. P. EARLAM of the Royal Artillery

Here on offer is an excellent example of a 1970’s period, 3rd Pattern FS Fighting Knife by William Rodgers of Sheffield.

This knife has been personalised to Major D. P. EARLAM of the Royal Artillery and dated to 1972-1973.

This beautiful double-edged dagger blade measures 6.76” (17.4cm) in length and retains its original bright nickel-plated finish....  read more

Code: 50476

Rare WW2 Admiral Graf Spee – Ashtray or Dish made from the wood of the German Pocket Battleship – Battle of the River Plate 1939

Here on offer is a rare opportunity to obtain a piece of WW2 German Navy memorabilia from the famous German Pocket Battleship, the ‘GRAF SPEE’.

It appears to be an ashtray or small dish made from the wood that was recovered from the scuttled “GRAF SPEE”.

The circular dish seems to be made from a dark wood, possibly teak and it has a number of small, evenly spaced ...  read more

Code: 50958

Impressive Ornate 19th Century Indo-Persian/Afghan Pesh-Kabz Dagger with Crafted Leather Covered Scabbard

Here on offer is an impressive and ornate decorated example of a 19th Century Indo Persian/Afghan Pesh-Kabz dagger with a brass inlaid leather covered wooden sheath.

The 19th Century Indo-Persian/Afghan Pesh-Kabz Dagger is a traditional straight-bladed weapon that originates from the Indian subcontinent, Persia (modern-day Iran), and Afghanistan. These blades are highly prized fo...  read more

Code: 51785

Extra Photos of Impressive Ornate 19th Century Indo-Persian/Afghan Pesh-Kabz Dagger - 51785

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Code: 51784

Fine Quality Antique Double-Bladed Penknife by JAMES CASSON & SONS Sheffield c1880

Here on offer is a top quality antique double-bladed penknife by JAMES CASSON & SONS of Sheffield, circa 1880.

The penknife has two beautiful smooth bone or similar natural material of the period, grip slabs.

One slab has a small blank oval silver plaque inset, which would normally be engraved with the owner’s initials.

Both slabs are held in place...  read more

Code: 51855

WW2 British Army Jack Knife WITHOUT Marlinspike by I-XL Wostenholm Sheffield dated 1943

Here on offer is a WW2 British Army Jack Knife by I-XL Wostenholm Sheffield, dated to 1943.

This example is the less common type, that was made for the British Army, WITHOUT the marlinspike.

It has a single 2.5” blade that is stamped on the ricasso with the makers details:

I-XL WOSTENHOLM
SHEFFIELD

The steel blade now has a ro...  read more

Code: 51854

Antique Clip Point Bowie Knife with Stag Horn Grips by George Butler & Co. used as a WW2 Fighting Knife

Here on offer is an antique stag horn clip point Bowie Knife by the English knife maker, George Butler & Co.

Interestingly, the lady I acquired the knife from many years ago, stated it had been used by her father, who was a British soldier serving in Burma during WW2.

I just admired the fact the knife was a “beauty” and by a great Victorian period English maker, s...  read more

Code: 51860

Miniature Wilkinson Sword – Claymore Sword – Mint in Box

Here on offer is a ‘mint in box’ miniature Claymore Sword by Wilkinson Sword that was made in Scotland.

This beautifully crafted miniature has a stainless steel blade that is ornately engraved ‘Claidheamh - mor’ along with the Wilkinson Sword Crest and Queens Crown.

Claidheamh – mor in Gaelic means ‘great sword’ and this miniature is a typical copy of a Scottish c...  read more

Code: 51858

Personalised WW2 3rd Pattern FS Fighting Knife with Stag Horn Grip & Leather Sheath

Here on offer is an excellent example of a WW2 3rd Pattern FS fighting knife with a beautiful stag horn grip and a personalised pommel cap.

It was originally thought that these knives where made prior to WW2, but evidence has surfaced from period photos of soldiers wearing them in combat. An example of a Belgium soldier wearing one in 1944, is shown on page 197 of Ron Flook’s exc...  read more

Code: 50488

Near Mint Original WW1 German Soldier's Patriotic Silver and Enamel Ring with Iron Cross

Here on offer is a near mint example of an original WW1 German soldier's patriotic silver and enamel ring with enamel iron cross.

This is the best example of this style of shield shaped German WW1 ring that I have seen.

The inset-coloured enamel flag stripes and black Iron Cross are in excellent undamaged condition, with just some minor surface scratches that you ...  read more

Code: 51419