Souvenir King George VI 1937 Coronation Commemorative Two-Blade Penknife by Rawson Brothers of Sheffield

Here on offer is a most interesting and collectible two-blade souvenir folding pocket knife / pen knife commemorating the coronation of King George VI and his consort Queen Elizabeth, on 12th May 1937.

The knife slabs seem to be made from an ivory-coloured plastic that with the graining, looks like real ivory or bone.
On one slab it has been impressed with the image of a K...  read more

Code: 51288

Scarce - 1st (Depot) Tank Battalion - Large Sterling Silver Boxing Medal - Winner Team Championship Novices 1922

Here on offer is a scarce inter-wars period, large sterling silver boxing medal awarded to the Winner of the novice team championship in 1922, the 1st (Depot) Tank Battalion.

This large medal came with the small medal or fob that is listed as item No.51287.

The 1st (Depot) Battalion only formed after the end of WW1 and had a short existence being renamed the Royal ...  read more

Code: 51279

Small Sterling Silver Boxing Medal or Fob - Winner Team Novices Championship 1922 - 1st (Depot) Tank Battalion

Here on offer is an inter-wars period, small sterling silver boxing medal or fob, awarded to the Winner Team Novices Championship in 1922, which I believe was the 1st (Depot) Tank Battalion.

This small medal or fob came with its larger medal, listed as item No.51279. This example was probably they type that was given to all the winning team members,

The 1st (Depot)...  read more

Code: 51287

Scarce WW1 British Trench Machete

Here on offer is a very unusual example of what I believe is a WW1 private purchase, British “Trench” machete.

I have seen examples of French WW1 trench machetes, that normally retain the billhook at the end and a leather sheath, as shown in my last photo.

A one-handed billhook and a machete are both cutting tools, but they have different designs and intended uses....  read more

Code: 51284

Royal Life Saving Society Bronze Medal to R. CAVILL – Oct 1931 with Red Leatherette Case

Royal Life Saving Society Bronze Medal to R. CAVILL – Oct 1931 with Red Leatherette Case


Here on offer is a fine early example of a Royal Life Saving Society medal that was awarded to a

R. CAVILL in October 1931.

The bronze medal is in excellent condition and retains all its fine detailing with a fine age patina finish to the metal.
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Code: 51281

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