WW2 Theatre made Aluminium “Trench Art” Combat Knife marked Egypt 1942

Here on offer is an interesting WW2 theatre “trench art” combat knife made from aluminium recovered from downed aircraft during the conflict in North Africa, marked Egypt 1942.

I was told this was made by a RAF maintenance unit engineer while they were based at RAF Aboukir in Egypt during WW2.

In 1942, the Royal Air Force (RAF) operated several airfields in Egypt, ...  read more

Code: 51900

Large Bowie Knife with 10” Plain Steel Blade and English Oak Grip Scales

Here on offer is a large bowie knife with 10” clip point plain blade and English oak grip scales.

I have come across this type of knife a few times, some have a plain blade like this one, some are etched with “Remember the Alamo”. I do have an unusual one listed on my website, etched with the details of England’s world cup win in 1966.

The blades never seem to hav...  read more

Code: 51904

Deluxe WW2 German Army Officers Dagger Hangers with Top Oak Leaf Metal Fittings

Here on offer is a set of deluxe WW2 German Army Officers dagger hangers with top oak leaf metal fittings.

Although these deluxe hangers have clearly been worn and have lost a lot of their original finish, they will still look good on any aged WW2 German Army dagger.

The fittings on this set are the earlier heavy metal alloy type.

The oval buckles a...  read more

Code: 51903

Fine Original WW1 Period Brass National Motor Volunteers Cap Badge

Here on offer is a fine example of an original and scarce WW1 die-cast brass National Motor Volunteers cap badge.

The badge depicts the image of 'Mercury' the winged messenger of the Gods mounted on a spoked motorcar wheel, inscribed with the words 'National Motor Volunteers’. This is mounted above a scroll with the words ‘Pro Patria’.

On the reverse it is stamped...  read more

Code: 51901

Original WW1 ‘FUMSUP’ or TOUCH WOOD Soldier’s Lucky Gold Plated Charm

Here on offer is an original WW1 ‘FUMSUP’ or TOUCH WOOD soldiers lucky Gold Plated charm.

These charms were given to WW1 soldiers as a “Good Luck” token that could be carried with them into battle.

They come in all sorts of types and this one has a lovely gold plated thin brass body, with moving arms, with detailed fingers and thumbs UP.

It is fitted...  read more

Code: 51898

Antique Victorian Truncheon or Billy Club with a Bulbous Shaped Lead Weighted Head c1870

Here on offer is an unusual antique Victorian truncheon or billy club with a bulbous shaped, lead weighted head, circa 1870

This truncheon looks to have been made from walnut that has had a dark varnish applied to it, which now shows small areas of loss. It now has a beautiful aged patina to the finish and just feels “comfortable’ to hold with the weighted head.

It...  read more

Code: 51894

Antique Victorian Court Dress Cocked Moleskin Bicorn Hat c1880

Here on offer is an antique Victorian Court dress cocked bicorn (or bicorne) hat, circa 1880.

It is made from moleskin with black silk and cut steel decoration, by John Morgan & Co. of 5 Albemarle Street, London.

The inside has a padded black silk lining and the maker’s details printed in gold lettering along with the Royal Warrant:

J. MORGAN & CO.<...  read more

Code: 51873

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Code: 51872

Rare Antique Retraceable 1.5” Miniature Tape Measure Advertising A. MCINTOSH & SONS LTD of Cambridge c1890

Here on offer is a near mint example of an antique retraceable 1.5” miniature tape measure that is advertising, A. MCINTOSH & SONS LTD, ironmongers of Cambridge, circa 1890.

The firm was founded in 1884 by Alexander Macintosh, an ironmonger and the son of a local coppersmith. His father, William, ran a business out of 23-24 Market Street, Cambridge and when he died, Alexander too...  read more

Code: 51892

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