Early Pre WW2 English Hallmarked Silver ARP Lapel Badge 1936

Here on offer is a badge from the initial batch of pre WW2 English hallmarked silver ARP lapel badges, that dates to 1936.

The first run of 250,000 die-stamped badges produced were made with the half-moon style button hole lapel fixing and were available from April 1937. Though they carry the silver date mark 'A' that corresponds to 1936, this hallmark was used until the end of ...  read more

Code: 52062

Original Household Cavalry Warrant Officer’s EIIR Gilt and Enamel Cap Badge

Here on offer is a finely detailed example of a Household Cavalry Warrant Officer’s EIIR gilt and enamel cap badge, by J.R. Gaunt of London.

The cap badge has a pierced gilt crowned Garter set on blue enamel and a voided centre with EIIR Cypher set on red enamel.

On the reverse it has a brass slider fitting, stamped with the makers details:

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Code: 52059

Vintage Miniature Brass Kukri Knife with Carved Horn Grip and Sheath

Here on offer is a vintage miniature brass kukri knife with a carved horn grip and sheath.

I like genuine Kukri knives and this miniature is just a bit of fun, but it has actually been very well made.

The scale of the miniature knife is “spot on” and it has an excellent polished brass blade and a carved dark horn grip that mimics the genuine knife very well.
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Code: 52061

Scarce WW2 Mechanised Transport Training Corps MTTC Women's Cap Badge

Here on offer is a scarce original WW2 Mechanised Transport Training Corps MTTC women's cap badge.

A scarce original early Second World War 1939 to 1940 period 'Mechanised Transport Training Corps hat badge' in the form of a die-cast bronzed motor car wheel and tyre, the voided centre bearing crossed spanners each with a raised letter 'MTTC' with motto scroll below 'Pro Patria'. ...  read more

Code: 52058

3rd Pattern FS Fighting Knife by William Rodgers Personalised to Major D. P. EARLAM of the Royal Artillery

Here on offer is an excellent example of a 1970’s period, 3rd Pattern FS Fighting Knife by William Rodgers of Sheffield.

This knife has been personalised to Major D. P. EARLAM of the Royal Artillery and dated to 1972-1973.

This beautiful double-edged dagger blade measures 6.76” (17.4cm) in length and retains its original bright nickel-plated finish....  read more

Code: 50476

Unusual WW2 Royal Air Force Dental Branch Sweetheart Brooch

Here on offer is an unusual WW2 period Royal Air Force Dental Branch sweetheart brooch.

This unusual brooch appears to have been made from a gilt brass Dentist Branch, “DB winged” collar badge that has had the lugs removed and has then been set in clear plastic, like Lucite, with a black coloured backing.

On the reverse it still has its original vintage metal brooc...  read more

Code: 52057

Antique Victorian Pierced and Turned Bone Combination Dip Pen and Letter Opener c1880

Here on offer is a beautiful antique pierced and turned bone combination dip pen and letter opener, measuring 8.5” long, circa 1880.

The bone handle features fine pierced and turned detailing in the Dieppe style, typical of the Victorian era’s fascination with miniature craftsmanship.

Unscrewing the handle reveals a concealed gold plated dip pen nib that is held s...  read more

Code: 52048

Rare Anglo-Boer War - POW made “Snake in a Boot” – Bermuda 1902

Here on offer is a great example of an Anglo-Boer POW (prisoner of war), carved wooden “Snake in a Boot”, made in one of the POW camps in Bermuda in 1902.

These miniature boots were made by POWs from local cedarwood that now has a beautiful patina to the finish.

The front of the heeled boot has some fine detailing of the leather fastening flaps and stitching.
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Code: 52045

Crimea Medal 1854-55 with 3 Clasps - ALMA, INKERMAN & SEBASTOPOL - Named to C. HARPER of the 55th Regiment of Foot

Here on offer is a fine example of a Crimea Medal 1854-55 with 3 clasps being: ALMA, INKERMAN and SEBASTOPOL.

It is named to C. HARPER of the 55th Regiment of Foot.

The 55th Regiment of Foot, known as the Westmorland Regiment, later amalgamated with the 34th Cumberland Regiment in 1881 to form the Border Regiment.

Now I have tried to trace C. Harper...  read more

Code: 51947

Extra Photos of Crimea Medal 1854-55 with 3 Clasps - 51947

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Code: 51946