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

Vintage British Royal Navy Submarine Services Black Bomber Jacket – Size XL

Here on offer is a vintage British Royal Navy submarine services black bomber jacket, UK man’s size XL.

The zipper jacket is made from a padded polyester/nylon type material with elasticated wrists and collar and two front pockets

The maker’s label reads as:

HARDYS
QUALITY CLOTHING
MADE IN ENGLAND
XL

On the fron...  read more

Code: 51176

A Vintage Silver-Plated Baby Rattle & Whistle in form of The Nursery Rhyme “Cat and The Fiddle”

Here on offer is a vintage silver-plated ( I think) baby rattle and whistle, depicting the nursery rhyme “Cat and the Fiddle”.

The main body is a cat playing a fiddle that it is attached to an ebonised wooden handle, complete with a metal suspension loop at the end.

Attached to the top of the cat’s head is a thin whistle, that still works perfectly.

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Code: 51169

Early WW2 RAF “Wings” Sweetheart Brooch - Sterling Silver and Enamel by Thomas L Mott

Here on offer is a fine example of a RAF sweetheart brooch from the early WW2 period or possibly late WW1, that consists of an RAF (King’s) Crown and detailed wings made from solid sterling silver and enamel.

In the centre are the letters RAF that are inlayed with blue enamel and set beneath the red enamel “Kings Crown”.

On the back of the brooch, it is stamped wit...  read more

Code: 51167

Antique Bronzed and Gilt Pewter Art Nouveau Double Inkwell and Pen Tray

Here on offer is in an beautiful antique bronzed pewter art nouveau double inkwell and pen tray c1900.

This very attractive double inkwell seems to have been cast in pewter that that now has a dark bronzed patina/finish. There are raised images of birds and foliage that have now have a rubbed gilt finish.

The hinged covers still work perfectly and both clear glass ...  read more

Code: 51163

Two Vintage RAF Model Aircraft Association Championship Medals - c1966

Here on offer is are two vintage RAF Model Aircraft Association (M.A.A.) Championship medals, awarded in 1966.

The RAF Model Aircraft Association has been active since 1949 encouraging participants in Model Flying events at local, Inter-Service, national and international level.

Under the governance of the Directorate of RAF Sport, the RAFMAA supports Service Perso...  read more

Code: 51165

Cased Bristol Education Committee Hallmarked Silver Medal to EDWARD VALE for 6 Years Regular Attendance & Satisfactory Conduct - 1910

Here on offer is an antique Bristol Education Committee, large hallmarked silver medal awarded to EDWARD VALE for 6 years regular attendance and satisfactory conduct in 1910, complete with its presentation case.

In the early days of mass schooling in Victorian and then Edwardian Britain, attendance was a persistent issue. Parents often resented having to send their children to sc...  read more

Code: 51164

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