Antique Cased Bronze Medallion from Marling School Stroud Awarded for 220yds Athletic Race - to J.H. VINER in 1924

Here on offer is a fine antique cased bronze medallion from Marling School, located in Stroud, Gloucestershire, England, complete with its fitted presentation case.

It was awarded to the winner of the 220yds junior handicapped athletic race, a J.H. VINER in 1924.

Marling School is the oldest secondary school for boys in Stroud, having been founded in 1887 by Sir ...  read more

Code: 51234

WW2 RAF Aerial Propaganda Leaflet Dropped over France – Dated 5th January 1943

Here on offer is a surviving copy of an RAF aerial propaganda leaflet that were dropped over France during WW2.

This copy is dated 5th January 1943.

This scarce example of the “Le Courrier De L’Air” that translates to “The Air Mail” has the headline: The Russian offensive grows and accelerates.

Apparently, thousands of copies of this type of leaflet ...  read more

Code: 51238

WW2 RAF Aerial Propaganda Leaflet Dropped over France – Dated 31st December 1942

Here on offer is a surviving copy of an RAF aerial propaganda leaflet that were dropped over France during WW2.

This copy is dated 31st December 1942.

This scarce example of the “Le Courrier De L’Air” that translates to “The Air Mail” has the headline: General de Gaulle will form an army of 300,000 men.

Apparently, thousands of copies of this type of...  read more

Code: 51237

WW2 Souvenir Letter Opener from R.A.F. STATION YATESBURY 1946

Here on offer is a genuine WW2 souvenir letter opener from RAF Yatesbury, Wiltshire, England.

This very well-made wooden dagger shaped letter opener, depicts a paper image of the RAF crest at the top and an inscription on the blade, that reads:

R.A.F. STATION YATESBURY 1946

It is in excellent condition with no damage to the blade edges, just some s...  read more

Code: 51230

WW2 Royal Marines Silver & Enamel Sweetheart Bow Brooch

Here on offer is a beautiful original WW2 period Royal Marines silver and enamel sweetheart bow brooch.

A finely detailed Royal Marines emblem, in silver and enamel, is suspended from an unusual vivid green enamel bow.

The reverse has the word: SILVER in raised letters on both parts of the brooch.

It comes in excellent condition, no loss of enamel ...  read more

Code: 50862

Genuine WW2 M43 Kukri with Two Small Knives and Leather Covered Scabbard

Here on offer is a genuine WW2 period M43 Kukri with the additional two small knives and a leather covered scabbard, along with original straps.

This M43 Kukri is a sophisticated, well-engineered example, that incorporates the bolster as part of the blade and has a wider pommel and scaled wooden grips incised with five grooves for a better grip.

The grip is made u...  read more

Code: 51200

Extra Photos of WW2 M43 Kukri Item 51200

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Code: 51199

Robertsons White Waistcoat Golly Bagpiper Advertising Badge by REV GOMM

Here on offer is a Robertsons White Waistcoat Golly Bagpiper Advertising Badge by REV GOMM.

This version has the light blue jacket, blue hands and red feet, without 'Golden Shred' slogan on golden enamel Scottish bagpipe bag,

I believe it has the G S Type I imprint behind the head on reverse and makers details:

G S

REV GOMM FREDERI...  read more

Code: 51223

Group of Post WW2 Royal Pioneer Corps Insignia

Here on offer is an interesting group of post WW2 Royal Pioneer Corps insignia that has been mounted on a coloured card for displaying.

The British Army Royal Pioneer Corps was responsible for various kinds of light engineering tasks. Although formed in 1939, several previous units had existed that performed similar roles. It was amalgamated into the Royal Logistic Corps in 1993....  read more

Code: 51219

WW2 RAF Comforts Committee Volunteer Worker Badge

Here on offer is a fine example of a small WW2 period “RAF Comforts Committee Volunteer Worker” home front badge.

During wartime the RAF Comforts Committee Voluntary Worker's contributed to the war effort by knitting woollen garments such as socks, jumpers and scarves etc for the Royal Air Force.

The badge consists of a chromium plated title circlet inlaid with blu...  read more

Code: 51215