Antique Swedish Johan Engström of Eskilstuna - Curly Birch Barrel Knife

Here on offer is an antique Swedish Johan Engström of Eskilstuna, curly birch barrel knife with concealed folding steel blade.

One of the most successful Swedish Eskilstuna cutlers was Johan Engström (1846 – 1915).

Before setting up his factory in 1874 (Fabriksaktiebolaget Johan Engström), Johan had worked with cutlers and studied knife production in both Sheffiel...  read more

Code: 51723

Extra Photos of Swedish Barrel Knife - 51723

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Code: 51722

Antique German Cigar or Cheroot Cutter and Letter Opener c1910

Here on offer is beautiful antique German made cigar or cheroot cutter and letter opener, circa 1910.

The letter opener and the cutter grip sections are made from a natural animal material that is in excellent undamaged condition and now has a smooth polished finish and shows its natural graining.

The spring lever operated metal cutter is in full working order with...  read more

Code: 51719

Excellent Original WW2 8th Army and (MID) Mentioned in Despatches Medal Group

Here on offer is a truly excellent example of a WW2 8th Army and MID Medal group.

The full size medal group consists of:

The 1939 – 1945 Star with ribbon
The Africa Star with 8th Army Bar with ribbon
The France and Germany Star with ribbon
Defence Medal and ribbon
War medal with MID Bronze Oak Leaf and ribbon

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Code: 50365

Scarce India General Service Medal 1895-1902 with Two Clasps Awarded to Gunner Joseph More - 5th Company Western Division Royal Artillery - Rocket Section

Here on offer is a scarce silver India General Service Medal, 1895-1902 with two Clasps, the Punjab Frontier 1897-98 and the Tirah 1897-98.

It was awarded to 46329 Gunner Joseph More of the 5th Company, Western Division, Royal Artillery, Rocket Section.

This regiment was previously the Durham Artillery Volunteers and later Durham Territorial Royal Garrison Artiller...  read more

Code: 51217

Original Early Nazi Party NSDAP Enamelled Swastika Stick Pin

Here on offer is a fine example an original early Nazi Party NSDAP black and white enamelled swastika stick pin, circa 1933.

The Nazi Party, officially the National Socialist German Workers' Party (German: NationalSozialistische Deutsche ArbeiterPartei or NSDAP), was a far-right political party in Germany active between 1920 and 1945 that created and supported the ideology of Naz...  read more

Code: 51716

WW1 British Military Issued Angle of Sight Instrument H.A. Mk1 – Compass Clinometer dated 1915 with Leather Case

Here on offer is a fine example of a WW1 British Military Issued, Angle of Sight Instrument H.A. Mk1 – Compass Clinometer, dated 1915 with its original leather case.

This instrument was patented jointly by J. C. Asten and Francis Barker & Son Ltd in 1909 as the 'Patent Combined Altitude Instrument and Prismatic Compass'.

Dating from 1915, this example is in excell...  read more

Code: 51715

Near Mint Post WW2 NAAFI 1d British Armed Forces Brown Bakelite Token c1946

Here on offer is a fine example of a near mint post WW2 NAAFI 1d British Armed Forces, Brown Bakelite token.

The token is made of a dark brown laminated Bakelite in a circular shape.

Printed in lack in a repeating pattern on both sides are the words:

1d BRITISH ARMED FORCES

Now I have seen these listed as used during WW2, but my under...  read more

Code: 51713

WW2 Gilt and Enamel RAF “Wings” Sweetheart Brooch c1940

Here on offer is a finely detailed example of a gilt and enamel RAF emblem sweetheart brooch, circa 1940.

This is a quality gold-plated piece with fine detailing to the spread feathered wings along with the Kings Crown and “RAF” letters, with just some tiny areas of plating loss. The Raf letters have a blue enamel background and the crown is inset with red enamel.

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Code: 51417

1919 WW1 “Peace Victory” King George V and Queen Mary Medal and Ribbon

Here on offer is a 1919 WW1 “Peace Victory” King George V and Queen Mary, white metal (pewter) commemorative medal and ribbon.

On the obverse is the image of the conjoined busts of their majesties crowned heads facing left.

The script around the edge reads as:

QUEEN MARY.
KING
GEORGE
V.

On the reverse it depicts th...  read more

Code: 51712