WW2 Russian T34 Tank Turret Desk Trophy Commemorating the Heroes of Stalingrad 1942

Here on offer is an unusual WW2 Russian T34 Tank Turret desk trophy commemorating the heroes of Stalingrad 1942.

The green painted metal scale model of a T34 tank turret is fixed to an aluminium square column base. Weirdly underneath the base where the turret has been screwed in place, there is a small key? Clearly the owner thought this was a good place to hide a key, so I have...  read more

Code: 50764

Cased 1991 Boker Annual Damascus Collector's Jahresmesser Hunter Folding Knife – No.739 of 999

Here on offer is a beautiful 1991 Boker annual Damascus collector's Jahresmesser hunter folding knife, with its original wooden case.

This knife is a limited edition piece, being No.739 of 999. The number is stamped on the side of the lock-release.

The 1991 Böker annual knife features a stunning 300 layer Damascus blade by Manfred Sachse.

The grip sl...  read more

Code: 50763

Unique Hand Carved Wooden Version of a RAD EM Hewer dated 4.4.38

Here on offer is a hand carved wooden (near full size) version of a RAD EM Hewer, named and dated 4.4.38.

I have actually seen a photo of trainee RAD member wearing this type of hand made wood carved Hewer in their training camp. My understanding is that they were not issued with the official version until they had completed and passed their training course.

There...  read more

Code: 50725

Beautiful Boker “Watered” Pattern Damascus I Collector's Folding Knife - One of Only 500 Produced c1980

Here on offer is a beautiful Boker Damascus I Collector's folding knife with a 320 layer, “Watered” Damascus blade, heavily etched brass bolsters and natural bone grips.

Boker in Solingen, Germany produced it in the early 1980’s and I have owned it since new.

This knife is a limited edition, being one of only 500 ever produced and is one of the last made, number 49...  read more

Code: 50762

Reverse Glass Painted Picture of H.M.S. GOLIATH Memorialising her sinking in the Dardanelles 12th May 1915 during WW1

Here on offer is a rare example of a commemorative reverse glass painted picture of the Royal Navy battleship H.M.S. GOLIATH, before she was sunk by torpedoes in the Dardenelles on 12th May 1915, during WW1.

A glass picture has been reverse printed and then hand coloured along with mother of pearl detailing.

The picture shows the ship at full speed in a calm sea w...  read more

Code: 50761

Boker Damascus Collector's Folding Knife with 300 layer Ladder Damascus Blade and 3000 Year Old Bog Oak Wood Handles

Here on offer is a beautiful Boker Damascus Collector's folding knife with a 300 layer, ladder Damascus blade and 3000 year old bog oak wooden handle slabs.

I have owned this knife since about the year 2000 and it is in unused mint condition.

This is a truly sophisticated Boker folding lock knife with captivating lines and polished nickel silver bolsters.
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Code: 50518

Large French Bronze Medal - 2nd Prize - in the 10th international competition of the interpretation of the French melodies in 1966

Here on offer is a fine example of a large French bronze medal that was awarded to Anne Duparcq for a 2nd prize in the 10th international competition of the interpretation of the French melodies in 1966.

The medal was designed by the famous French medallist, Marie Alexandre Lucien COUDRAY (1864-1932).
A pupil of Dumont and Thomas, Allouard and Ponscarme.
Awarded t...  read more

Code: 50760

Original WW2 Gilded Brass Canadian Army General Service Maple Leaf Cap Badge

Here on offer is an original WW2 gilded brass Canadian Army general service maple leaf cap badge.

This gilded version has two folding retaining lugs on the reverse.

It measures approximately 2” (5cm) high by 1.7” (4.4cm) wide and weighs 10g.

It is in excellent original condition and makes a great display piece.

Please see my pictures f...  read more

Code: 50759

Antique Victorian Horn Champagne Bottle Cigar or Cheroot Cutter c1883

Here on offer is an interesting English Victorian cigar/cheroot cutter in the form of a Champagne bottle.

The body of the bottle is made of carved horn with silver plated metal mounts and mechanism. It also has a ring attached to the top so that it can be attached to a pocket watch chain.

On this fine example the metal label plate on the front has been left blank,...  read more

Code: 50757

Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve RAFVR Enamel Lapel Badge

Here on offer is an original pre 1953 period 'Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve’ gilt lapel badge.

Made from gilt metal with a red enamel King's Crown and the 'RAFVR' title bar inlaid with pale blue enamel to solid centre.

There is a tiny piece of blue enamel missing next to the ‘R’, possibly a manufacturing fault.

It is in excellent condition, com...  read more

Code: 50756