WW2 Japanese Type 30 Arisaka Bayonet and Scabbard with Repaired Grip

Here on offer is WW2 Japanese Type 30 Arisaka bayonet and scabbard with a war damaged but repaired grip.

The Type 30 was the primary kind of bayonet used on Japanese rifles during WW2 and was introduced in 1897. They were produced in 18 distinct manufacturing patterns.

I think this bayonet is a later war example, with a blued and fullered blade, a straight contoure...  read more

Code: 51274

Original WW2 German Afrika Korps - Luftwaffe Breast Eagle and National Tricolour Cockade

Here on offer is a British veteran “bring back”, original Luftwaffe Afrika Korps Breast Eagle NCO’s insignia and National Tricolour Cockade.

I was told they were removed from a damaged Afrika Korps Luftwaffe NCO/EM Visored Field Cap.

The breast eagle is formed on tan-coloured cotton with a machine embroidered silver-grey Luftwaffe eagle, clutching a swastika. The ...  read more

Code: 51265

Scottish Police Presentation Truncheon with Display Stand to CDR. G.C. GEORGE by The Scottish Police Association - 10 Nov 1983

Here on offer is a beautifully made large presentation truncheon with a display stand.

It was presented to Commander G.C. George of the Scottish Police Authority, possibly on his retirement?

The truncheon and rectangular stand seem to have been made from walnut or a light oak wood and there is a rectangular brass plaque on mounted on the front that reads:
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Code: 51261

Small WW1 Souvenir Bead and Sequin Coin Purse Depicting Union Jack and Belgium Flag

Here on offer is a small WW1 souvenir bead and sequin coin purse depicting the Union Jack and Belgium tri-coloured flag on both sides.

The purse has fine swirling silver bead work on both sides that looks to be all in place. Each side also depicts the Union Jack and Belgium flag with their flag poles crossed. The beadwork is then edged in white tubular beads and sequins.
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Code: 51260

French Model 1842 Yataghan Sword Bayonet -German Blade Marked F. H for Fredrich Horster with Scabbard

Here on offer is what I believe to be a 1st pattern French Model 1842 yataghan sword bayonet, with a German blade marked “F. H” for Fredrich Horster and comes with its original scabbard.

This bayonet is brass-hilted with a spring steel latching arrangement on the right side. This example has the earlier “nipple” release button that is still in working order.

The cr...  read more

Code: 51259

Additional Photos of French Model 1842 Yataghan Sword Bayonet

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Code: 51258

Scarce Vintage Martial Arts Judo Flip-Book – SEOI NAGE - by Kisaburo Wetanabe 5th Dan c1960

Here on offer is a scarce vintage martial arts Judo Flip-Book – SEOI NAGE – Seoi Nage-Ko Uchi Makikomi by Kisaburo Wetanabe 5th Dan.

Edited and produced by George Whyman - 4th Dan (Kodokan & Budokai).

The flip book has photo images on both sides of the pages, so you can see two sets of judo moves.

It is in very good condition with just some rubbing t...  read more

Code: 51256

Scarce Vintage Martial Arts Judo Flip-Book – OSOTO GARI - by Kisaburo Wetanabe 5th Dan c1960

Here on offer is a scarce vintage martial arts Judo Flip-Book – OSOTO GARI - Hiza Guruma – Osoto Gari by Kisaburo Wetanabe 5th Dan.

Edited and produced by George Whyman - 4th Dan (Kodokan & Budokai).

The flip book has photo images on both sides of the pages, so you can see two sets of judo moves.

It is in very good condition with just some rubbing to...  read more

Code: 51255

WW2 - 4” Naval Shell - Bottle Holder -“Coal Scuttle” Presented to the Cardigan Arms Pub - Moulton 1944

Hear on offer is an unusual WW2 “trench art” presentation bottle holder, that looks like a “coal scuttle”, made from 4” Naval artillery shells.

The coal shuttle has been really well made and includes a swivel handle. The whole piece has then been chrome plated and has the following dedication inscribed on the front:

4” NAVAL SHELL
PRESENTED
TO
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Code: 51235

INERT WW1 British VSM 37mm 1 Pounder “Pom Pom” Shell

Hear on offer is a great example of an inert WW1 British VSM 37mm 1 pounder “Pom Pom” shell.

The shell is stamped VSM (Vickers, Sons & Maxim) on the projectile section. There is also the letter “B” stamped on the top brass screw in plug.

This type of shell was used on the British "Pom Pom" or 37mm cannon during WW1. The name reflects the distinctive sound it made w...  read more

Code: 51254