Genuine WW1 Volunteer Training Corps VTC Central Association Gilt and Enamel Lapel Badge

Here on offer is a genuine WW1 Volunteer Training Corps VTC, Central Association gilt and enamel lapel badge.

The oval shaped badge depicts a gilt and enamel crowned oval ring, with the words:

CENTRAL ASSOCIATION VTC

In the centre is the image of the war goddess 'Bellona', set against a black enamel background.

The reverse has the norm...  read more

Code: 51206

Rare Large Bronze Award Medallion - 1839 Royal Botanic Society London – by Benjamin Wyon Sc.

Here on offer is an unissued solid bronze 1839 Royal Botanic Society London award medallion, by the famous engraver and medalist Benjamin Wyon Sc.

This finely detailed medallion has never been awarded or if it was, the recipient never had their details engraved on it?

I believe these award medallions where only issued in small numbers and where struck in Gold, silv...  read more

Code: 51204

Scarce Gilt and Enamel 1902 Royal Coronation Brooch - from Queen Alexandra

Here on offer is a scarce antique gilt brass and enamel 1902 Royal Coronation brooch, that appears to have been a gift/award from Queen Alexandra.

Edward VII coronation, with his wife Alexandra of Denmark, was held on 9th August 1902.

I can’t find much information about this brooch, but it would appear not many where made and they were given as a gift or award to p...  read more

Code: 51197

Original German Felt Dagger Bag for a WKC Officers Dagger

Here on offer is an unusual and what I now believe is an original WW2 German felt dagger bag for a WKC Officers dagger.

I have had this dagger bag for over 40 years, when it came to me, folded in half, as part of a WW2 veteran’s collection.

I have never seen another such bag, until I noticed that "Johnson Reference Books & Militaria" had exactly the same type for ...  read more

Code: 51194

Original German Day Badge - 1st May 1936

Here on offer is an original German Day Badge that celebrated “Tag der Arbeit” (labour day) on 1st May 1936.

The badge is made out of a round die struck aluminium-alloy disc.

The obverse depicts an old plough, riveting hammer and broad sword along with a German national eagle and reads “1. Mai 1936” along with a tiny and hard to see “RK” at the bottom left.
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Code: 51193

H.M.S. GANGES Hallmarked Silver Sports Medal by N.A.A.F.I. – “Winners 2nd Division” – 1927

Here on offer is an inter wars period, H.M.S. GANGES hallmarked silver sports medal, made by N.A.&A.F.I. and awarded to the “Winners 2nd Division” in 1927.

The circular medal has been made from hallmarked English silver and the front depicts the scene of two runners in what looks to be a cross country race.

The reverse displays the finely detailed raised image of ...  read more

Code: 51192

Unusual WW1 Hallmarked Silver and Enamel Medal - “Relief Fund Sports” awarded to F. C. Rush - 1 Mile - 1914

Here on offer is an unusual WW1 hallmarked silver and enamel, Relief Fund Sports medal, by C. Usher, Leicester, England, 1914.

It was awarded to an F. C. RUSH of the Southend Harriers, for a 1 mile open handicap race at Twickenham, in 1914.

The Lord Mayor's War Relief Fund was established in August 1914 to help support wives and dependants of soldiers and sailors c...  read more

Code: 51191

WW2 Chrome Plated RAF “Wings” Sweetheart Bar Brooch c1940

Here on offer is a finely detailed example of a chrome plated RAF emblem sweetheart bar brooch, circa 1940.

The bright plated brooch has a finely detailed RAF emblem, with spread feathered wings along with the Kings Crown and “RAF” letters.

There is no maker’s mark that I can see.

The metal fixing pin fits neatly into a “C” clasp and the whole brooch...  read more

Code: 51188

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

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