1897 Diamond Jubilee Queen Victoria Copper Medal

Here on offer is an 1897 Queen Victoria Copper Diamond Jubilee medal by H Grueber & Co.

It was made to celebrate 60 years of her reign from 1837 to 1897.

Obverse depicts four generations of the royal family – Queen Victoria and future kings Edward VII, George V and Edward VIII.

The reverse shows four shields surrounded by the legend “TO COMMEMORATE T...  read more

Code: 50952

Royal Life Saving Society Bronze Medal to Emily Dex - 1912 with Red Leatherette Case

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

Emily Dex in May 1912.

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

It is approximately 1.2” (3cm) diameter with a claw and suspension ring at the top.

The obve...  read more

Code: 50951

Unique WW1 H.M.S. ALBION Lignum Vitae Gavel with Engraved Silver Presentation Plaque to The Rev Norman de Jersey RNVR – 18th May 1916

Here on offer is a unique WW1 period, H.M.S. Albion lignum vitae gavel with engraved silver presentation plaque to “The Rev Norman de Jersey” RNVR – 18th May 1916.

The gavel itself has been beautifully made from two pieces of solid lignum vitae wood.

Affixed on the front is a small solid silver plaque that has been professionally engraved with the fo...  read more

Code: 50415

WW2 Army Trench Whistle by J Hudson & Co. Birmingham with Long Expanding Chain Lanyard 1945

Here on offer is an original WW2 Army Trench Whistle, by J Hudson & Co of Birmingham, still with its long metal ‘expanding’ chain lanyard.
The nickel silver metal whistle is in excellent undamaged and full working condition.

The front is stamped with the maker’s name and the British Military “Crows Foot Mark” and the date 1945.

J.HUDSON & Co.<...  read more

Code: 50221

Unusual WW2 British Home Front Red Painted Steel Brodie Helmet MKII by BMB dated 1939

Here on offer is an unusual WW2 British home front red painted steel Brodie helmet MKII by BMB dated 1939.

This has just come out of a barn in Cornwall where it has been stored since WW2.

This unusual RED painted British helmet was possibly used by the NFS (National Fire Service) or AFS (Auxiliary Fire Service) during WW2? There are no markings that I can see on th...  read more

Code: 50949

Unique Framed Litho Print of a RAF Hawk T.1A ‘XX205’ from 92 Squadron, RAF Chivenor, Signed by Members of the Squadron c1992

Here on offer is a unique framed litho print of a RAF B.A.E. Hawk T.1A ‘XX205’ from 92 Squadron signed by members of the squadron, circa 1992.

Probably as part of a training course that used that aircraft, various pilots from the Squadron have signed the print, in ink and pencil. Some of the comments have faded over time and a couple below the aircraft can’t be read anymore.
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Code: 50948

Rare WW2 “Bundles for Britain” Lion & Union Jack Brooch by Walter Lampl USA

Here on offer is a rare opportunity to obtain a WW2 “Bundles for Britain” Lion & Union Jack brooch by Walter Lampl, USA.

The gilt metal brooch is in excellent condition and has a prancing lion at the top with a cube charm suspended by a ring below.

It was designed in the 1940’s by American designer Walter Lampl and is stamped “WL” on one side if the cube.
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Code: 50947

German Officers Dress Dagger with Double Etched Blade by F.W. HOLLER

Here on offer is a stunning example of a WW2 German Army Officers Dagger with double-etched blade and glass-like deep orange grip by F.W. HOLLER, complete with its correct silver Portepee.

There is a huge amount of debate about “etched blades” as to whether various examples where WW2 era or post WW2.

I personally take the guidance from Thomas Wittmann’s reference ...  read more

Code: 50115

Early 1st Pattern Luftwaffe Dagger by rare maker F & A HELBIG STEINBACH (Kr.M.) with Waffenamt Stamp

Here on offer is an early-untouched 1st Pattern Luftwaffe Dagger by a rare maker of this dagger, F.A. HELBIG STEINBACH (Kr.M.).

The F. & A. Helbig (Gaesler) Messerfabrik company traces its beginnings prior to 1928. The company had previously been named "F. & W. Helbig" for Ferdinand & Wilhelm Helbig, but was renamed after Frieda and Alfred Helbig when he took over later that year...  read more

Code: 50025

Rare Polish to English Textbook for The Free Polish Soldiers - Published In Scotland in 1942

Here on offer is a rare polish to English textbook for the FREE POLISH SOLDIERS, published in Scotland in 1942.

This rare textbook surfaced with a hand made Polish pilots dagger I bought many years ago.

It is clearly in ‘used’ condition, with Polish writing and names on the front and back covers. One may have been a famous Polish fighter ace?

The pag...  read more

Code: 50144