French Chassepot M1866 Bayonet Shortened to a WW1 Close Combat Trench Knife

Here on offer is French Chassepot M1866 Bayonet that has been shortened to produce a WW1 combat or possibly a trench knife?

This knife has actually been crudely modified, probably in by a soldier in the field of action. It doesn’t reflect the quality of those that were produced by the French government during WW1 to provide the troops with trench knives.

Having s...  read more

Code: 51159

Post WW2 Turkish Damascus Steel Hitler Letter Opener by Paul Müller c1960

Here on offer is a post WW2 Hitler letter opener made with Turkish Damascus steel that is attributed to the famous Master Damascus Swordsmith, Paul Müller and was possibly commissioned by Colonel Attwood in the 1960’s.

Please note, this is being offered as a REPRODUCTION WW2 letter opener, NOT an original period piece.

The dagger blade shaped letter opener is I bel...  read more

Code: 51157

Additional Photos of Post WW2 Damascus Steel Hitler Letter Opener c1960

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Code: 51156

WW2 No.36 Type II British 'Rifle' Mills Grenade by BBC Converted to a Table Lighter

Here on offer is great example of a now inert, original WW2 No.36 Type II British 'Rifle' Mills grenade made by BBC and now converted to a table lighter.

The front of the main body of the grenade has the letters BBC stamped on it (with a rivet covering the central “B”), which indicates the maker of the body was the British Bath Co, of Greenford, London.

These grena...  read more

Code: 51162

Additional Photos of WW2 Grenade Lighter 51162

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Code: 51161

Cased Royal Engineers English Hallmarked Solid Silver Maltese Cross Medal by Vaughtons Ltd - Cricket in Malta 1912

Here on offer is an interesting cased Royal Engineers (R.E.) English hallmarked solid silver Maltese cross medal or fob, by Vaughtons Ltd, Birmingham, England.

It was awarded for cricket in Malta in 1912, but I can’t find reference to any such matches or events in Malta, in 1912?

The Maltese cross shaped medal has been made from hallmarked silver and the front dep...  read more

Code: 51154

Scottish Silver-Plated Lucky Grouse Foot Brooch set with an Amethyst Stone - Ward Brothers Glasgow

Here on offer is a vintage Scottish silver-plated lucky grouse foot brooch, set with a large amethyst stone.

The base of the brooch is decorated with a deer's head and set with a deeply coloured amethyst stone.

The supporting frame under the foot is stamped in a diamond mark with the maker’s mark, “WBs” for Ward Brothers of Glasgow. The company WBS ceased to exist...  read more

Code: 50700

Original German WW1 1914 Iron Cross Medal 2nd Class

Here on offer is a great example of a WW1 1914 German Iron Cross medal, 2nd class.

This example retains its black finish to the centre and shows age tarnishing to the silver frame, that will clean off if required. There is also a very slight curve (dent) to one of the tips on the top edge.

I can’t make out any maker’s marks on the suspension ring.

It...  read more

Code: 50616

Memorable Order of Tin Hats (M.O.T.H) Stick Pin Badge

Here on offer is a fine example of a Memorable Order of Tin Hats (M.O.T.H) stick pin badge.

The stick pin seems to be made from brass that now shows a dark aged patina to the finish.

It has the famous WW1/2 allied tin hat to the top with M.O.T.H in a raised letters on the front.

The long pin is still securely attached to the back of the hat and the ...  read more

Code: 51151

Original WW1 Miniature British War & Victory Medals Mounted on a Pin Bar

Here on offer is an excellent set of ORIGINAL British WWI miniature medals.

They are made up of the; War and Victory medals with their correct ribbons sewn onto a medal pin bar.

They come with a later period silk lined cardboard case.

Both medals are in truly excellent condition.

The silver War medal now has an beautiful dark patina f...  read more

Code: 51149