Post WW2 Nazi Train Eagle Cast in Brass

Here on offer is finely detailed cast brass example of a post WW2 produced Nazi Train Eagle.

There are many copies of these Nazi Train Eagles that have been reproduced since WW2, but the majorities have been cased in aluminium.

This example has been cast in brass that is unusual and makes a very impressive display piece.

The brass has acquired a nice... read more

Code: 50776

Impressive Large ‘Pokerwork’ Nazi Party Eagle

Here on offer is an unusual large “Pokerwork” Nazi Party eagle.

The Pokerwork or Pyrography looks to have been professionally undertaken to produce this impressive image.

Pyrography or pyrogravure is the art of decorating wood or other materials with burn marks resulting from the controlled application of a heated object such as a poker. It is also known as pokerw... read more

Code: 50775

WW2 Royal Artillery Blue Enamel Powder Compact by Stratton

Here on offer is a WW2 period Royal Artillery blue enamel powder compact by Stratton.

This used example is circular in shape and made from gold tone metal decorated with a blue enamel top and base.

The top is set in the centre with a finely detained gilt and enamel Royal Artillery emblem and the enamel shows some usage marks.

The base also has a blue... read more

Code: 50774

WW1 Ypres Menin Gate Memorial Souvenir Desk Ornament 1914 - 1918

It consists of a cast bronze type metal miniature copy of the famous Menin Gate at Ypres, Belgium.

There are words and dates around the bottom edge:

MENIN GATE MEMORIAL

YPRES

1914

1918

It is mounted on a rectangular wooden oak base that has a small oval plaque pinned to the front, with the word:
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Code: 50773

Vintage Soviet Space Souvenir Desk Globe - First Man in Space - Yuri Gagarin - 12th April 1961

Here on offer is a vintage soviet space souvenir made to celebrate the Russian, Yuri Gagarin being the first man in space on 12th April 1961.

It consists of a bright chrome plated metal globe with the outlines of the world’s continents and CCCP stamped on the Russian territory.

A steel wire then comes out of a “star” stamped on Russia where the launch site was and ... read more

Code: 50772

Unusual Vintage RAF Logo Picture made from Multi-Coloured Foil

Here on offer is a very unusual vintage RAF logo picture made from multi-coloured foil, circa 1950.

In all my years of collecting I have not seen a picture like this!

It depicts the RAF logo with Queen’s crown and RAF wings along with the RAF motto:

PER ARDUA AD ASTRA

I am not exactly sure how it has been made, but looks like the glass... read more

Code: 50771

Impressive WW2 RAF Art Deco Officer's Mess Cigarette Box

Here on offer is a large and impressive WW2 RAF art deco officer's mess cigarette box.

The main body of the hinged box appears to be made from bronze or a “bronzed” metal that has a lovely dark patina to the finish.

The top of the lid has been set with a genuine RAF Officer’s Side Forage Cap Badge, Eagle & Crown in gilt brass.

Around the edge of th... read more

Code: 50770

Unusual Image of a WW2 RAAF Cap Badge Set in Clear Plastic

Here on offer is an unusual image of a WW2 RAAF insignia as depicted on their cap badge, moulded in clear plastic or possibly perspex.

The moulded recessed shapes have been reverse painted with gold and yellow paint, providing an impressive view from the front, especially when held against a dark background.

I have never seen one of these before and am not sure of ... read more

Code: 50769

Vintage German Hunting Knife and Fork Set by Anton Wingen Jr – Othello - circa 1940

Here on offer is a fine example of a vintage German hunting knife and fork set by Anton Wingen Jr – Othello, circa 1940.

The knife and fork fit snuggly into the hard brown leather sheath in such a way that the fork can’t be removed without removing the knife first, so basically it is held in place when not is use.

This version does not and never has had a belt loop... read more

Code: 50768

Reproduction WW2 German RAD Standard Flag Bearer’s Gorget Breastplate with Chain

Here on offer is a good example of a reproduction WW2 German National Labour Service, Reichsarbeitsdienst (RAD) standard flag bearer’s Gorget breastplate with chain.

The breastplate seems to be made from a polished nickel-plated metal.

Attached to the front is a large RAD emblem which features an enamel swastika, a shovel with cast metal sheaves of wheat.
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Code: 50767