Impressive Original East India Company Percussion Cavalry Pistol - c1830

Here on offer is an original East India Company (EIC) percussion cavalry pistol, circa 1830.

My understanding is that originally this percussion cap pistol was a Flintlock pistol, having been made in England in the early 19th century, circa 1810. It is the typical model Horse Pistol used by British Cavalry throughout the British Empire and the EIC.

It was then co...  read more

Code: 51139

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Code: 51138

Near Mint WW1 British Royal Flying Corps (RFC) Slider Cap Badge

Here on offer is a beautiful example of a gilt brass WW1 Royal Flying Corps (RFC), slider cap badge.

It has the normal Royal Flying Corps, RFC surrounded by a laurel wreath crest, topped with a crown. On the back it has the brass slider for easy fitting to a cap.

The badge itself is in excellent original condition, still retaining its bright finish and all it’s ori...  read more

Code: 51277

WW2 Japanese Type 30 Arisaka Bayonet and Scabbard with Repaired Grip

Here on offer is WW2 Japanese Type 30 Arisaka bayonet and scabbard with a war damaged but repaired grip.

The Type 30 was the primary kind of bayonet used on Japanese rifles during WW2 and was introduced in 1897. They were produced in 18 distinct manufacturing patterns.

I think this bayonet is a later war example, with a blued and fullered blade, a straight contoure...  read more

Code: 51274

Original WW2 German Afrika Korps - Luftwaffe Breast Eagle and National Tricolour Cockade

Here on offer is a British veteran “bring back”, original Luftwaffe Afrika Korps Breast Eagle NCO’s insignia and National Tricolour Cockade.

I was told they were removed from a damaged Afrika Korps Luftwaffe NCO/EM Visored Field Cap.

The breast eagle is formed on tan-coloured cotton with a machine embroidered silver-grey Luftwaffe eagle, clutching a swastika. The ...  read more

Code: 51265

Mint MUELA Hunting Knife with Beautiful Stag Horn Handle and Leather Sheath

Here on offer is a mint example of a top quality Spanish MUELA hunting knife with a genuine stag horn grip and brown leather sheath.

I purchased this knife and another wooden handled version from a hunting shop in Cyprus over 20 years ago. This knife has never been used it has just been put away.

MUELA is currently classed as one of the strongest firms in handcraft...  read more

Code: 50539

Cast Metal Vintage Car Badge - Devon Vintage Car Club

Here on offer is a great example of a heavy solid cast metal alloy, Devon Vintage Car Club badge, circa 1930.

The badge depicts the raised image of the front of a vintage car, with the outline of the county of Devon behind and is surrounded by the words:

DEVON VINTAGE CAR CLUB

The badge has a bright silver finish, possibly made from nickel silver and...  read more

Code: 51250

Scottish Police Presentation Truncheon with Display Stand to CDR. G.C. GEORGE by The Scottish Police Association - 10 Nov 1983

Here on offer is a beautifully made large presentation truncheon with a display stand.

It was presented to Commander G.C. George of the Scottish Police Authority, possibly on his retirement?

The truncheon and rectangular stand seem to have been made from walnut or a light oak wood and there is a rectangular brass plaque on mounted on the front that reads:
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Code: 51261

Small WW1 Souvenir Bead and Sequin Coin Purse Depicting Union Jack and Belgium Flag

Here on offer is a small WW1 souvenir bead and sequin coin purse depicting the Union Jack and Belgium tri-coloured flag on both sides.

The purse has fine swirling silver bead work on both sides that looks to be all in place. Each side also depicts the Union Jack and Belgium flag with their flag poles crossed. The beadwork is then edged in white tubular beads and sequins.
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Code: 51260

Original WW2 Period German Hitler Youth Belt with Buckle

Here on offer is an original and well used, WW2 period German Hitler Youth thick leather belt with buckle.

This example is the nickel plated, single-piece, stamped steel version and shows age/usage related plating loss especially to the edges.

The obverse displays in relief a standard HJ motif consisting of an eagle in the centre perched atop a HJ diamond, surround...  read more

Code: 51142