Limited Edition Battle of Britain Museum - Hurricane Mk 1 – Commemorative Wall Plaque with Certificate and Box c1978

Here on offer is vintage Battle of Britain Museum, limited edition commemorative wall plaque that depicts the famous WW2 RAF Hurricane Mk1 fighter aircraft, circa 1978.

This wall plaque was made to raise funds for “Sussexdown” the Royal Air Forces Association home for disabled and chronically ill ex-members of the Royal Air Force.

The plaque comes with its original...  read more

Code: 51050

Limited Edition Battle of Britain Museum - Spitfire Mk 1 – Commemorative Wall Plaque with Certificate and Box c1978

Here on offer is vintage Battle of Britain Museum, limited edition commemorative wall plaque that depicts the famous WW2 RAF Spitfire Mk1 fighter aircraft.

These wall plaques were made to raise capital funds for the construction of the Battle of Britain museum in Hendon, in 1978.

The plaque comes with its original gold embossed box, tissue wrapping, maker’s card an...  read more

Code: 51049

Vintage “Type 3” GEM Guild of Experienced Motorists Car Badge for 50 Years of Unblemished Driving

Here on offer is vintage “Type 3” GEM car badge that were issued during the 1990s to members with a 50-year untarnished driving record by the Guild of Experienced Motorists.

The heavy chrome plated brass badge was manufactured by Thomas FATTORINI (as shown on the reverse) in the U.K.

The badge is in excellent condition and doesn’t look like it has ever been used....  read more

Code: 51048

Vintage GEM Guild of Experienced Motorists “V” Car Badge for 55 Years of Unblemished Driving

Here on offer is vintage GEM “V” car badge awarded for 55 Years of unblemished driving by the Guild of Experienced Motorists.

The badge is in excellent condition and doesn’t look like it has ever been used.

It has the number 55 in silver numbers on the front set in a circle of wreaths below the letters GEM.

On the reverse it states:

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Code: 51047

The Cookery And Food Association Docendo Discimus Car Badge

Here on offer is an unusual example of a car badge for The Cookery and Food Association “Docendo Discimus”, circa 1960.

The Cookery and Food Association (now named the Craft Guild of Chefs), I believe produced these badges in the 1960's.

The encased circular badge appears to be a blue paper printed image of wild boars either side of an oval crest which has a crown...  read more

Code: 50973

Rare 1940’s ‘Spitfire’ Target Tiddly-Winks Game by Berwick’s of Liverpool, England

Here on offer is an original WW2 period version of the classic “Tiddly-Winks” parlour game.

This is the ‘Spitfire’ Target edition, made in England by Berwick’s of Liverpool, circa 1940.

I can only find one other example currently for sale and its being offered at £110!

The game is in great condition and comes with its original Bakelite cup that has ...  read more

Code: 51044

Antique East African Sudanese Arm Dagger with Sheath

Here on offer is an East African Sudanese arm dagger with sheath, probably from the late 19th century.

This dagger features an excellent straight double-edged blade that tapers to a point with a central ridge. There are also two smaller ridges that run the length of the blade near the blade edges. It has a bright polished finish with some scattered dark patches and very light pit...  read more

Code: 51038

Vintage Stuart Surridge - 1977 Australia Touring Team Miniature Cricket Bat Autographed

Here on offer is a vintage Stuart Surridge - 1977 Australia touring team, miniature cricket bat.

This bat has the 1977 team’s signatures (a facsimile set) on the front and nine hand written genuine signatures on the back.

The bat is in great condition with just a couple of edge knicks.

It measures 16.9” (43cm) long and weighs 160g.

Ple...  read more

Code: 51039

Large Nickel-Plated Bronze Royal Navy Salon Culinaire Medallion – LSTD B.P. Thornton - H.M.S. Argonaut

Here on offer is an unusual Royal Navy Salon Culinaire Medallion awarded to LSTD B.P. Thornton who served on H.M.S. Argonaut.

HMS Argonaut (F56) was a Leander-class frigate that served with the Royal Navy from 1967 to 1993. She took part in the Falklands War in 1982, sustaining damage and casualties in action.

The large medallion appears to be made from bronze with...  read more

Code: 51037

Vintage Royal Marines Championships Gilt Bronze Medallion

Here on offer is a vintage Royal Marines Championships gilt bronze medallion.

The front depicts the image the cap badge of the Royal Marines with the words:

ROYAL MARINES
CHAMPIONSHIPS

On the reverse it has the image of a tied ribbon at the bottom and laurel leaves rising around the inner edges.

The centre is still blank with no...  read more

Code: 51007