WW2 Period Model of a British “S” Class Submarine Dated 1942

Here on offer is an impressive WW2 period, hand made metal model of a WW2 British Submarine, which I think from its shape is an “S” class submarine?

This type of WW2 “Trench Art” where normally made by Naval engineering ratings in their spare time, from any materials that where not being used at the time.

The submarine has been made from a solid piece of aluminium ...  read more

Code: 50048

WW2 Womens Voluntary Service WVS Civil Defence Badge by L. Simpson & Co London

Here on offer is an original Women's Voluntary Service for Civil Defence (WVS) badge with King's Crown, issued between 1939 and 1947.

This is a fine quality chromium plated badge that is inlaid with red enamel, with both the chrome plating and red enamel are still in excellent condition.

On the reverse it has the scarce maker's details of:

L. SIMPSON...  read more

Code: 51974

Scarce WW2 Winston Churchill “V” for Victory Patriotic Gilt Brass Lapel Badge

Here on offer is a scarce original WW2 Winston Churchill “V” for Victory patriotic gilt brass lapel badge.

The badge displays a side profile of a defiant Churchill smoking his cigar and wearing a cap, with superimposed 'V' and laurel sprays with 'Victory' scroll below.

On the reverse it has the more unusual “halfmoon” button hole fitting.

There is ...  read more

Code: 51973

WW1 Aircraft Mahogany Propeller Tip Trinket Box with Padded Silk Patterned Lining

Here on offer is a WW1 aircraft mahogany propeller tip trinket box with padded silk patterned lining.

This is a lovely and original piece of aeronautical history, made from wood which has been fashioned from part of a WW1 aircraft propeller.

This fine example has been lined with a beautifully patterned silk material that is slightly padded on the bottom and under ...  read more

Code: 51303

WW2 Merchant Navy Comforts Service Volunteer War Workers Badge

Here on offer is a great example of a WW2 Merchant Navy Comforts Service, volunteer war workers badge.

This type has a chromium plated finish bearing a Naval Crown and the words:

MERCHANT NAVY COMFORTS SERVICE

On the reverse it retains its original pin and “C” clasp.

The work of the 'Merchant Navy Comforts Service' during the second wo...  read more

Code: 51969

Gilt Copper Medal Token Issued to Commemorate Lord Nelson's Death Centenary in 1905 by the British & Foreign Sailor’s Society

Here on offer is a gilt copper medal token issued to commemorate Lord Nelson's Death centenary in 1905 by the British & foreign sailor’s society

In 1905 the B.F.S.S. (British & Foreign Sailor's Society) was instrumental in the program of events for the Nelson Centennial.

A fund was set up known as 'The Nelson Centenary Memorial Fund' and the King, who took a grea...  read more

Code: 51964

WW2 Silver ID bracelet for Royal Navy Acting Stoker Petty Officer – W.T. Hide – Service No. KX75718 – H.M.S. AURORA

Here on offer is a privately purchased WW2 sterling silver ID tag, made in the style of a lucky horseshoe.

It is engraved on the front:

W.T. HIDE. (ACT) S.P.O.
7 MESS
H.M.S. AURORA
KX75718

This translates to the fact he served on H.M.S. AURORA during WW2 and was an acting Stoker Petty Officer, allocated to Mess number 7 and he h...  read more

Code: 51513

Unusual Large Antique Folding Lock-Back Knife with Chequered Wood Grip by Joseph Rodgers & Sons c1880

Here on offer is a large antique folding lock-back knife with chequered wood grip by Joseph Rodgers & Sons, circa 1880.

I have owned this knife for many years but struggled to identify the maker. Whilst researching other knives I came across the stamped image of ‘No 6’ (an ‘N’ with a lower case ‘o’ above an underscore dash) which you can just make out stamped on the ricasso of th...  read more

Code: 51913

Impressive Dagger with 9.75” Single Edged Spearpoint blade and Stag Antler Handle c1900.

Here on offer is an impressive dagger with 9.75” spearpoint blade and stag antler handle. There is no maker’s mark on the dagger and it is actually hard to date, but looking at the fittings and pommel, I would date it to around 1900 and possibly made in Germany?.

This is an interesting dagger with 9.75” long single edged spearpoint steel blade, with a 3” false edge. There is also...  read more

Code: 51958

Vintage Novelty Bowling Pin Petrol Lighter by KEM Company Detroit USA c1950

Here on offer is a vintage novelty Bowling Pin petrol lighter manufactured by the KEM Company, 1900 E. Jefferson Ave, Detroit, 7 Michigan, USA, circa 1950.

The lighter has been moulded using maple-coloured plastic, to produce an exact reproduction of a regulation Bowling Pin. This example has a plain finish, but I believe some were painted with red stripes.

Insid...  read more

Code: 51807