Rare WW2 Period “First Shot” U.S.S. NASHVILLE (CL-43) Commemorative Sterling Silver Dip Pen

Here on offer is an unusual and rare “FIRST SHOT” U.S.S. NASHVILLE (CL-43) commemorative sterling silver dip pen.

The sterling silver pen shaft looks a bit like one of the main 6” barrels that formed part of the ships armaments. There are some slight indentations on the thinner section as shown in my photos.

At the nib end it has a flat base so it can be rested on ...  read more

Code: 50818

Vintage Obsolete US Air Force Security Police (AFSP) Badge - Full Size - Badge No. G2872

Here on offer is a great example of a now obsolete full size, US Air Force Security Police (AFSP) Badge, with the Badge No. G2872.

The heavy badge is in overall excellent condition and still retains its bright finish. It retains its long fixing pin on the reverse but has lost the locking section to the ‘C’ clasp, so it won’t stay closed.

Here is some information re...  read more

Code: 50817

Vintage Royal Agricultural Society of England – Governors Lady’s Badge and Membership Badge set with Case

Here on offer is a Royal Agricultural Society of England - Governors Lady’s Badge and Membership Badge set with the original case.

The Royal Agricultural Society of England (RASE) was founded in 1838 as the English Agricultural Society to “encourage and promote technical innovation and communicate practical knowledge of value to farmers”.

The RASE were granted a ...  read more

Code: 50804

Rare Large Antique Victorian Horn Cased Magnifying Glass - Single Lens Loupe

Here on offer is a rare large Victorian era loupe, consisting of a single lens, which pivots out from the integral horn outer casing.

It is in excellent condition with no damage to the natural horn casing. Horn is clearly a natural material and is prone to some drying out with age. However this impressive magnifier seems to be fully useable and still very strong. There are some v...  read more

Code: 50799

WW2 RAF Perspex Sweetheart Pendant with Chain

Here on offer is a hand made example of a WW2 RAF Perspex sweetheart pendant with its original chain.

I was told from the family I bought it from, that it was made from the Perspex canopy of a damaged WW2 RAF fighter plane and the cut-out Crown and Eagle from a RAF Officers brass button.

The thin silver plated chain is 16” (40.6cm) long, end to end and has a screw...  read more

Code: 50801

WW2 MVSN Fascist Senior Italian Officer's Dagger with rare Leather Hanger and Portepee

Here on offer is a excellent example of a rare WW2 MVSN Fascist Senior Italian Officer’s "Volunteer National Security Militia" Dagger with its original scabbard, deluxe leather hanger and dress bouillon portepee.

The grip is made of bright aluminium with an eagle head pommel and half quillion. There are two black painted sections on the front and back, the front i...  read more

Code: 50028

Huge Antique French Folding Palm Knife Stag Grip and 10” Blade – NOGENT DG

Here on offer is massive example of an antique French folding Palm knife with a genuine stag horn grip and 10” blade – NOGENT DG.

This is the largest example I have seen of one these famous French knives.

The impressive large stag horn grip is 12” long and has a great aged patina to its finish.

The large 10” long single edged steel blade, slots onto ...  read more

Code: 50778

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

WW2 Russian T34 Tank Turret Desk Trophy Commemorating the Heroes of Stalingrad 1942

Here on offer is an unusual WW2 Russian T34 Tank Turret desk trophy commemorating the heroes of Stalingrad 1942.

The green painted metal scale model of a T34 tank turret is fixed to an aluminium square column base. Weirdly underneath the base where the turret has been screwed in place, there is a small key? Clearly the owner thought this was a good place to hide a key, so I have...  read more

Code: 50764

Unique Hand Carved Wooden Version of a RAD EM Hewer dated 4.4.38

Here on offer is a hand carved wooden (near full size) version of a RAD EM Hewer, named and dated 4.4.38.

I have actually seen a photo of trainee RAD member wearing this type of hand made wood carved Hewer in their training camp. My understanding is that they were not issued with the official version until they had completed and passed their training course.

There...  read more

Code: 50725