Austrian M1874 Gras Sword Bayonet with Scabbard made by Styer in Austria in 1881

Here on offer is an Austrian M1874 Gras sword bayonet and scabbard that was commercial made by Steyer in Austria in 1881.

This type of bayonet was the last of the French "sword-type" bayonets and was manufactured from 1874 to about 1885.

I believe it was made to fit the French Model 1874 "Gras" Infantry Rifle.

The bayonet has a solid brass pommel wit...  read more

Code: 50997

British 19th Century 1856/58 Pattern Yataghan sword bayonet by Alex Coppel Solingen

Here on offer is a what I believe to be an antique British 1856/58 Pattern Yataghan sword bayonet that was made by Alex Coppel, Solingen Germany.

This example is from a group of bayonets I have acquired, that were stored in a chest for years from a now closed museums donated stock.

I understand that it was originally made to be used for the Model 1853, .577 calibr...  read more

Code: 50995

WW2 Period English Stag Handled Boot Knife with Leather Sheath

Here on offer is what I was told is a WW2 period English stag handled boot knife with a custom-made leather sheath.

This came from a collection of items from a museum that closed its doors and its collection was made up of military “items” that had been donated, mainly from WW2.

I don’t have any provenance to go with this story but the knife is similar to others th...  read more

Code: 50983

WW2 Period Large Bronzed Copper Cigarette Box Linked to The Dorsetshire Regiment

Here on offer is unusual WW2 period, bronzed copper cigarette box that has the emblem for The Dorsetshire Regiment displayed on the top of the lid.

The lid has cut-out sections with a fitted glass panel below, that allow the red card to show through.

The hinged box has a removable/adjustable wooden section allowing the content size to be adjusted and it could even...  read more

Code: 50444

Cased 6" Smith & Wesson Model 586 .177 calibre - 10 shot CO2 Air Pistol by Umarex

Here on offer is a realistic replica of the 6" Smith & Wesson Model 586 (.357 Magnum) revolver.

It has been recreated as a CO2 powered .177 calibre 10 shot pellet gun by Umarex of Germany.

I bought this new over 10 years ago and have fired it a few times, but it has spent most of its life in its foam lined, blue hard plastic case. The case does have some light surf...  read more

Code: 50986

Antique Victorian Turned and Painted Wooden City of London Police Truncheon

Here on offer is an antique Victorian City of London turned and painted wooden police truncheon.

It has an impressive ring turned grip and the lower section has been painted black with a painted oval image of the flag of the City of London.

This is based on the flag of England, having a centred red St George’s Cross on a white background, with the red sword in the...  read more

Code: 50987

Poignant WW1 Sepia Photo Post Card – Ike and Edith Grimsey on their Wedding Day – Ike KIA

Here on offer is a very poignant WW1 photo post card that depicts a sepia photo of Ike (in his military uniform) and Edith Grimsey on their wedding day on the 16th February 1916.

Ike Grimsey served with the 1st battalion, Kings Royal Rifle Corps, but sadly was killed in action exactly one year later in France on the 16th February 1917, aged 28.

On the back is hand...  read more

Code: 50944

WW2 German 2nd Model Luftwaffe Dagger by ALCOSO with Beautiful Dark Orange Grip

Here on offer is an impressive looking WW2 German 2nd model Luftwaffe dagger by ALCOSO with a beautiful dark orange grip.

The Pommel is in excellent condition with crisp hand-enhanced oak leaves and the swastikas retain some of the original gilt finish, which now has a dark patina.

The Grip is a beautiful dark orange coloured trolon/celluloid type and is complete w...  read more

Code: 50984

WW2 RAF Station Kanchrapara (India) Aluminium Ashtray

Here on offer is an unusual WW2 RAF station Kanchrapara (India) aluminium ashtray.

The WW2 RAF station at Kanchrapara was established in September 1942 and was manned by both British and American air force personnel mainly being used as a reconnaissance location for the 8th Recon Group of the United States Army Airforce.

This aluminium ashtray was most probably a s...  read more

Code: 50968

Third Reich Gilt Aluminium “Lion Face” Kriegsmarine Dagger Hangers

Here on offer a beautiful pair of Third Reich gilt aluminium “Lion Face” Kriegsmarine dagger hangers that retain nearly all their bright gilt finish.

They are in near mint condition, there is just the slightest loss of the bright gilt finish on the clips on the long strap, that means I won't list them as mint.

My understanding is that after 1938 the standard Kriegs...  read more

Code: 50977