Unusual Vintage Stag Horn Dagger Shaped Brooch c1950

Here on offer is an unusual vintage stag horn dagger shaped brooch.

This unusual brooch has been made from a piece of stag horn and shaped to look like a dagger.

On the back it retains its original brass securing pin and clasp.

By the style of the pin, I would say this was made back in the 1940’s or 50’s as a souvenir piece, possibly Scottish or Ger...  read more

Code: 51352

INERT Original 1916 WW1 British No5 Mk1 Mills Hand Grenade - Vickerys Patent Ltd

Here on offer is great example of an INERT original and untouched WW1 British No5 Mk1 Mills hand grenade dated to 1916.

This is not one of those metal detector or French grenades that have been in the ground for 100 years, it’s a genuine example that survived WW1, being deactivated and kept for historical interest. It actually makes a great desk display item or even a paperweight...  read more

Code: 51346

Vintage RAF Chrome Plated Wishbone & Wings Sweetheart Brooch c1950

Here on offer is an excellent example of an RAF sweetheart brooch in which consists of a detailed RAF Crown and Wings emblem, set on a chrome plated wishbone.

I think these where made just after the end of WW2, circa 1950.

There isn’t a maker’s mark on this piece but it is very similar to the propeller brooches made by F.W.C & S Ltd.

It retains its o...  read more

Code: 51349

Original Small WW2 “Trench Art” RAF Spitfire Sweetheart Brooch

Here on offer is a superb example of an original WW2 RAF “Trench Art” sweetheart brooch which is in the form of a metal RAF Spitfire fighter aircraft that still retains some aged patina to what looks like a silver or nickel alloy?

It is thought that these brooches where true “WW2 Trench Art” possibly made from coins by German POW’s retained in the UK and sold to guards for chocol...  read more

Code: 51348

Vintage Pussers Rum - Royal Navy Copper 1/2 Gill Rum Measure - H.M.S. WARRIOR 1860

Here on offer is a vintage Pussers Rum - Royal Navy copper 1/2 gill rum measure - H.M.S. WARRIOR 1860

This is an authentic replica of a tin lined copper Royal Navy 1/2 gill rum measure, that was made by Pussers Rum as part of a series of replicas with various ships names, back in the 1960’s I believe.

The 1/2 gill measure represents a full daily “tot” of rum as iss...  read more

Code: 51347

Unusual WW1 THUMS UP Brass Gilt and Enamel Brooch c1917

Here on offer is an unusual small WW1 THUMS UP brass gilt and enamel brooch.

I can’t find another example of this particular type of brooch?

The front depicts a pair of hands, just touching, with their thumbs up. Below this are the words “THUMBS UP” set into blue enamel.

On the back is an Rd No. 662624, which when the Registration Numbers are checked...  read more

Code: 51345

Original Framed Portrait of Named Boer War British Soldier – J.FOX - Saddler – 3383 of the 10th (Prince Of Wales Own Royal) Hussars

Here on offer is a fine original oil painting of a named Boer War British Soldier sitting in a Victorian chair, in his uniform of the 10th (Prince Of Wales Own Royal) Hussars.

His name is J.FOX, rank Saddler, with a service number 3383.

He was awarded both The Queen's South Africa (QSA) Medal and clasps: Cape Colony, Transvaal, and the King's South Africa (QSA) Med...  read more

Code: 51344

Original WW2 German 1944 SS Pocket Diary - Der Soldatenfreund – With Entries and Named to an SS- Unterscharfuhrer

Here on offer is a scarce original example of a WW2 German 1944 SS Pocket Diary, called “Der Soldatenfreund” that translates to “The Soldiers Friend”.

This 5” x 3” pocket diary has been “loved” and well used the owner and contains various entries and notes along with some personal information.

I must stress that although it seems to be complete with all its pages...  read more

Code: 51343

Extra Photos of 1944 SS Pocket Diary

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Code: 51342

Near Mint Royal Navy Master-at Arms Warrant Officer’s 1827 Pattern Sword by Wilkinson Sword with Scabbard and Dress Knot c1990

Here on offer is a near mint Royal Navy Master-at Arms Warrant Officer’s 1827 pattern sword by Wilkinson Sword with scabbard and dress knot circa 1990, that is in parade ground condition.

The sword is the 1827 pattern and has a beautiful 31” single edged fullered plain blade.

On the ricasso it has the famous Wilkinson Sword maker’s logo and Royal appointment crest....  read more

Code: 51321