WW2 Silver Gilt RAF “Wings” Sweetheart Bar Brooch by Ward Brothers c1940

Here on offer is a finely detailed example of a silver gilt RAF emblem sweetheart bar brooch, circa 1940, by Ward Brothers.

This is a thickly gold-plated piece with fine detailing to the spread feathered wings along with the Kings Crown and “RAF” letters.

The back of the crown it is stamped “S”, possibly for silver?

Then there is the maker’s stamp “...  read more

Code: 51187

Named WW2 RAF/IAF “Bring Back” Burma Kukri Knife with Leather Covered Scabbard

Here on offer is a WW2 period named member of the RAF/IAF “bring back” Kukri knife from Burma with a black leather covered scabbard.

Given the ornate grip and the tooled decoration on the scabbard of this Kukri, it looks to me to be a “souvenir” piece that was made at the time for RAF personnel to bring back home after the war.

On the back of the scabbard the follo...  read more

Code: 51028

M1929 “1st Pattern” Naval Depot Kriegsmarine Dagger by Carl Eickhorn with 1938 “Replacement” Eagle Pommel

Here on offer is an original “untouched” condition, M1929 “1st Pattern” Naval Depot Kriegsmarine Dagger by Carl Eickhorn with 1938 style “Replacement” eagle pommel.

There is a great reference to this specific type of Carl Eickhorn dagger along a photo showing the blade markings, on page 212 of Thomas Wittmann’s excellent reference book, Exploring the Dress Daggers of the German N...  read more

Code: 50153

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

Interesting British WW1 SMLE 1907 Pattern Wilkinson Bayonet with Scabbard and Scarce Canadian Pattern 1915 Frog

Here on offer is a British WW1 SMLE 1907 pattern Wilkinson bayonet with scabbard and scarce Canadian Pattern 1915 brown leather frog.

All the metal fittings on the bayonet and scabbard have been painted black, with some signs of chipping and light surface rust.

The black paint possibly means this bayonet has a Royal Navy connection?

The grip still...  read more

Code: 51186

Extra Photos of 1907 Wilkinson Bayonet and Canadian Pattern 1915 Frog

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Code: 51185

Military Style D Survival Knife with 1000 Denier DPM Cordura Sheath and Belt Loop by Web-Tex

Here on offer is a military style D Survival Knife with a 1000 Denier DPM Cordura sheath and belt loop, by Web-Tex.

This is a modern and used copy of the famous British military issued D Type survival knife that where probably made in the late 1940’s or early 1950’s.

This heavy-duty survival knife has a wooden handle made up of to large wooden slabs that have been...  read more

Code: 51184

Genuine WW1 British Bronze Death Plaque (Death Penny) – James Watson

Here on offer is a WW1 1914-1918 British bronze death plaque, which is also known as the Death Penny.

This is a fine example of a GENUINE bronze memorial plaque issued to the next of kin of those who died during WW1 (or those who died later from causes attributable to service)

This particular example was awarded to:

JAMES WATSON

When I...  read more

Code: 51180

Rare WW1 Period 48th Canadian Highlanders Horse Hair and Leather Sporran Named to CQMS – Sgt Major Frank James Stinson

Here on offer is a rare example of a WW1 period 48th Canadian Highlanders horse hair and leather sporran named to Company Quartermaster Sergeant Major (CQMS), Frank James Stinson, service no. 192159.

All I know is that CQMS Frank James Stinson was from Toronto and served in WW1 from 28th August 1917.

This impressive sporran is in excellent condition and has a fine ...  read more

Code: 51177

WW1 Comrades of the Great War Gilt Brass & Enamel Buttonhole Badge by J. Taylor & Co. London – No. 469334

Here on offer is a genuine WW1 “Comrades of the Great War” gilt brass and enamel buttonhole badge by J. Taylor & Co., London.

On the front it displays a coloured enamel Union Jack flag in the centre and the words: Comrades of the Great War around the edge.

On the reverse, it is stamped with the members number 469334.

It also has the maker’s details i...  read more

Code: 51179