Near Mint WW2 Period Gilt on Brass RAF Cap Badge

Here on offer is a fine example of WW2 period gilt on brass RAF cap badge with two lugs and a split pin on the reverse.

It measures 1.7” (4.4cm) high and weighs 11g.

Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description.

Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional i...  read more

Code: 51825

WW2 British Brass Petrol Lighter by The Parr Mfg Co. c1940

Here on offer is a WW2 period British brass petrol lighter by ''The Parr Mfg Co.'' circa 1940.

A lot of these cylindrical style lighters are being offered as WW1 trench lighters?

There is a lack of true information about this company and the lighters date of production, but my opinion is the way it has been made with very thin brass, is aligned to a far later prod...  read more

Code: 51824

WW2 Period English Hallmarked Silver ARP Badge - Long Pin Ladies Version - 1938

Here on offer is a WW2 period English hallmarked silver ARP badge, which is the rarer “long pin” ladies version and dates to 1938.

The front depicts the Crown and ARP initials and the reverse retains its original long pin and “C” clasp that where made in far fewer numbers than the common lapel pin versions.

On the back there is also a full and clear set of English...  read more

Code: 51819

WW1 German POW Carved Cow Shinbone Depicting a Tulip and words – ‘habe das erfunden Bajon’ – Bayonne France

Here on offer is a fine and unusual example of a skilfully carved cow shinbone, made by a WW1 German prisoner of war (POW).

What in my opinion is interesting about this example is the carved raised lettering on the back, which is in German and reads as:

habe das erfunden Bajon

That translates into English as:

invented the bayonet
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Code: 51818

WW2 German Pastel Painted Portrait of a German Army Officer Dated September 1942 Russia - K. Knorr

Here on offer is an impressive WW2 German Pastel Painted Portrait of a young German Army Officer dated September 1942 Russia - K. Knorr.

The German Army Officer is portrayed in his uniform, minus his cap, but showing the German army eagle above his right breast pocket.

In the bottom right hand corner is written:

K Knorr RUSSL. 9, 42

Th...  read more

Code: 50889

Beautiful Cased Boker Collector's Knife with “Rose Bud” Pattern Damascus Blade by Manfred Sachse

Here on offer is a beautiful cased Boker collector's knife with “Rose Bud” pattern Damascus blade by Manfred Sachse, circa 1998.

It comes cased in a what I believe is a dark burr walnut hinged case.

Inside the case is a small certificate of authenticity from Boker along with the original clear plastic bag it came with.

The blade has been forged by t...  read more

Code: 51407

Extra Photos of Boker Damascus Knife - 51407

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Code: 51406

Original Royal Navy Boatswains Bosun Whistle and 60” Brass Chain - Named to P. MOORE

Here on offer is an original Royal Navy boatswains bosun whistle and 60” long brass chain, named to a P. MOORE.

On one side it has been hand engraved with the sailor’s name: P. MOORE.

On the other side it is stamped with:

MADE IN
ENGLAND

I can’t accurately date this example, but from others I have seen I would guess it was from ...  read more

Code: 51817

WW1 Hallmarked Silver Cigarette Case Engraved - Lt Sergt Paine R.E. - In Memory of Rosherville Hospital - January 1919

Here on offer is WW1 period hallmarked silver cigarette case with a gilt interior.

The front is engraved with the words:

Lt Sergt Paine R.E.
in memory of
Rosherville
January 1919.

As yet I haven’t managed to find the service records for Lt Sergeant Paine of the Royal Engineers, who was clearly injured during WW1 and was treated ...  read more

Code: 51811

Vintage South American Gaucho Cowboy Knife with 7” Blade and Silver Fittings by A E & Co Marca Registrada circa 1930

Here on offer is a fine example of an ornate vintage South American Verijero type Gaucho Knife, with a handle and sheath made of 800 grade silver, circa 1930.

These luxurious South American silver and sometimes gold embellished knives made their first appearances after the 1830/1840s, once the true local silversmith trade was established. In those early years, this type of costly...  read more

Code: 51810