Original British WW1-2 Period Blue Stable 'Trophy' Belt

Here on offer is an original WW1-2 period stable belt that has had cloth and cap badges attached by its original owner.

A stable belt would originally have been worn by a cavalryman when working in and around stables - hence the name. But gradually their use spread to all units of the British army.

This style of belt was popular with soldiers during WW1 and WW2. ...  read more

Code: 50925

WW2 British Brass Pocket Petrol Lighter by SEIGNEUR circa 1943

Here on offer is a great example of a WW2 period British brass pocket petrol lighter by SEIGNEUR that dates to 1943.

The lighter has been manufactured in England by SEIGNEUR that has been stamped on the bottom edge along with an Rd No. 839372, which dates it to 1943.

The main parts of the lighter have been made from brass and the whole outer case has a smooth poli...  read more

Code: 50672

Rare Large WW2 German Alphabetical Indexed Expanding Document Filing Folder

Here on offer is a very rare large WW2 German alphabetical indexed expanding document filing folder.

The front and back covers are made of a thick cardboard, covered in a marble effect paper. The front is embossed with a beautiful German Wehrmacht eagle.

The folders spine is made from a canvas covered cardboard and inside the multiple document slots (roughly A4 in ...  read more

Code: 50922

Original WW1 photograph of the 1st Riding Squad of the Royal Engineers at Aldershot in 1916

Here on offer is an original large WW1 photograph of the 1st Riding Squad of the Royal Engineers at Aldershot in 1916.

It shows 10 Royal Engineers sitting astride their horses whilst training at Aldershot, England in 1916.

One of the very happy soldier’s has an * marked below his horse and I assume this identifies him as “dad” as written on the back of the photo. ...  read more

Code: 50921

Vintage Wooden Plaque for St DUNSTAN’S the Hostel for Blinded Soldier’s and Sailor’s

Here on offer is a vintage shield plaque for "St DUNSTAN’S the hostel for blinded soldiers and sailors.

The hand painted shield shaped St DUNSTAN’s crest has been mounted on to a larger shield shaped wooden plaque that looks to have been cut from a light mahogany wood.

The crest is in excellent condition and retains all its original paint, just some age crazing to...  read more

Code: 50923

WW2 Royal Canadian Engineers Gilt Brass & Enamel Sweetheart Brooch

Here on offer is a beautiful original WW2 period Royal Canadian Engineers gilt brass and enamel sweetheart brooch.

The Royal Canadian Engineers emblem is displayed in the centre and the name ROYAL CANADIAN ENGINEERS is set into a blue enamel ribbon at the bottom.

It comes in excellent condition, no loss of enamel that I can see.

On the reverse it st...  read more

Code: 50920

Custom Knife by E. Lyons made using WW2 German SA Dagger Blade with Beautiful Stag Antler Handle

Here is a very impressive custom knife that has been created by a skilled knife maker, E. Lyons. He has used a WW2 German SA/SS dagger blade and a beautiful section of deer antler.

The whole handle has been made from a large section of deer antler that has been shaped and polished to make a very comfortable fit to your hand.

One side has a smooth flat section that...  read more

Code: 50681

Unusual Early German WW2 Luftwaffe Model AK 39 Wrist Compass by Kadlec

Here is an early and unusual example of a WW2 German Luftwaffe wrist or armband compass.

These compasses where used by German pilots and aircrew during WW2.

They where made by Kadlec in Prague, Czechoslovakia and introduced to the Luftwaffe in 1939, as the AK-39 (Armband-Kompass 1939).

I believe this is an early model that allowed the setting of a c...  read more

Code: 50918

Rare Schatt & Morgan Model 21 Senator Knife with Reverse Worm Groove Bone Grips - 1 of 30

Here on offer is a rare Schatt & Morgan model 21 senator two bladed knife with reverse worm groove bone grip plates.

It is only 1 of 30 produced and is in mint condition.

The Queen Cutlery Co. manufactured this knife as a member of the Schatt & Morgan family of knives.

This knife has never been used and comes in its original Schatt & Morgan labeled ...  read more

Code: 50915

Mint in Box - 50th Anniversary of the Liberation of Channel Islands Medal

Here on offer is a “mint in box” example of a 50th Anniversary of the Liberation of Channel Islands medal, 1945 -1995.

I believe these liberation medals where only on sale on the island of Jersey in 1995 and therefore these are quite rare.

The medal is just in mint condition and a love the image displayed on the back of a German officer and a British policeman in f...  read more

Code: 50914