Rare 19th Century Elephant Hide Warrior Shield from the Hadendoa people of the Beja Tribe from Sudan/Eritrea

Here on offer is a rare 19th century Elephant hide warrior shield made by the Hadendoa people of the Beja Tribe from Sudan/Eritrea.

This example is a museum quality piece!

The Hadendoa are a nomadic, pastoral people group, a major branch of the larger Beja people of eastern Sudan, Eritrea, and Egypt, known for their fierce warriors, distinctive hairstyles (earning ...  read more

Code: 52129

Scarce German Leopard 2 Tank 120mm Shell Casing Base

Here on offer is a scarce German Leopard 2 tank, 120mm shell casing base.

My understanding is that authentic German Leopard 2 tank 120mm shell casing bases are difficult to find?

The German Leopard 2 tank uses combustible cartridge cases, produced by Rheinmetall, for its 120mm ammunition, meaning the main body of the case burns up during firing. The only part that...  read more

Code: 52153

WW1 British Army Officer’s Knife from a Combination Cutlery Set by Levi & Salaman Limited of Birmingham

Here on offer is a WW1 British Army Officer’s knife from a combination cutlery set by Levi & Salaman Limited of Birmingham.

The knife has a 3.5” steel blade with a flat nickel silver handle.

On one side of the handle, it is stamped with:

NS L & S Ltd

The NS notes it is made from Nickel Silver and the L &S ltd relates to the maker, Le...  read more

Code: 52277

Antique British Armorial Wax Seal Impression Proof of the BUNBURY Family Crest by The Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Company Ltd with Original Case

Here on offer is an antique British armorial wax seal impression proof of the BUNBURY family crest by The Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Company Ltd with its original round case.

The octagonal shaped seal impression displays a finely engraved image of a leopard's face pierced by two swords in saltire, which is the crest for the BUNBURY family.

I believe this piece proba...  read more

Code: 52264

Unique WW2 British POW Hand Carved Wooden “Arm of a Chair” linked to the Royal Artillery

Here on offer is an unusual and unique WW2 British POW hand carved wooden “arm of a chair” linked to the Royal Artillery.

I have never come across a POW made piece like this before. The wooden chair arm rest has been beautifully carved with various images, consisting of the crest of the Royal Artillery, the four suits of cards, spades, hearts etc, along with a horse’s head surrou...  read more

Code: 52265

WW1 Commemorative China Teapot Stand Depicting THE FLAGS OF THE ALLIES by W.H. GOSS

Here on offer is an unusual WW1 commemorative china teapot stand, depicting THE FLAGS OF THE ALLIES by W.H. GOSS.

The stand is made of white-coloured glazed china with a detailed colour transfer print on the top.

It depicts the four flags of the WW1 allies at the time and the words:

FLAGS OF THE ALLIES
GREAT BRITAIN, FRANCE, BELGIUM, RUSSIA.read more

Code: 52266

British LAW (Light Anti-Tank Weapon) 66mm Heat L1A2B1 Rocket Launcher dated 1976

Here on offer is a British LAW (Light Anti-Tank Weapon) 66mm Heat L1A2B1 Rocket Launcher dated to 1976.

This deactivated example was apparently used for training purposes and shows signs of being well used, showing signs of paint loss and some damage to the front site and rubber safety switch cover. It is now also missing its muzzle cover, end cap, and carry strap.

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Code: 51888

Extra Photos of British LAW 66mm Heat L1A2B1 Rocket Launcher - 51888

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Code: 51887

Original WW1 German P08 Luger Hard Shell Leather Holster by R. Nagel & Co. 1914

Here on offer is an original WW1 German P08 luger hard shell leather holster by R. Nagel & Co, Bielefeld, Germany, dated 1914.

The very dark brown/black hard shell leather holster is stamped on the front with the maker’s details and date, which are:

R. NAGEL & Co.
BIELEFELD
1914

It retains both original belt loops, which are now flat ag...  read more

Code: 51171

WW1 1919 Victory & Peace Commemorative China Mug by Royal Doulton

Here on offer is a fine example of a WW1 1919 Victory & Peace commemorative china mug by Royal Doulton.

This rare Royal Doulton commemorative ceramic mug was produced in 1919 to mark the end of WW1.

It was issued to celebrate Peace Day on July 19th, 1919, a significant moment in British and world history.

The mug is made of cream-coloured glazed chin...  read more

Code: 51933