French Ministry of War - Bronze Medallion for Military Physical Training Preparation - Prize of The Minister c1911

Here on offer is a cased example of a French Ministry of War - Bronze Medallion for Military Physical Training Preparation - Prize of The Minister circa 1911.

This very large solid bronze medallion has on the obverse the image of La Patrie seated on a cannon showing a young soldier the feats of arms of the French Army.

Around the edge are the words:

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Code: 50661

WW1 Sweetheart Brooch made from a Cap Badge for The 18th County of London Battalion (London Irish)

Here on offer is an unusual WW1 sweetheart brooch made from a cap badge for The 18th County of London Battalion (London Irish)

The original white metal cap badge retains all of its original fine detailing and displays a silver finish.

On the back, the retaining slider has been professionally removed and a fixing pin and “C” clasp has been fitted, enabling it to ...  read more

Code: 52414

Vintage British Railway Rectangular Cast Iron 1 ¼ Track Cant Plate

Here on offer is a fine example of a vintage British Railway rectangular cast iron 1 ¼ track cant plate.

This type of small rectangular cant plate is a highly collectible piece of lineside railwayana, used historically to indicate a track elevation (cant or superelevation) of exactly 1.25 inches on a curve.

Trackmen used them to easily verify the track's banking...  read more

Code: 52424

Late Victorian Brass and MOP Cheroot “V” Cutter Multi-tool with Knife and Fork c1880

Here on offer is a fine example of a Victorian brass and (MOP) mother of pearl cigar/cheroot “V” cutter multi-tool with a knife and fork.

This type of antique cheroot multi-tool represents a highly specialised category of late 19th century smoking multi-tools. Cheroots are small, open-ended cigars that became popular in the Victorian era. Smokers carried compact multi-functional ...  read more

Code: 52423

WW2 Theatre made Aluminium “Trench Art” Combat Knife marked Egypt 1942

Here on offer is an interesting WW2 theatre “trench art” combat knife made from aluminium recovered from downed aircraft during the conflict in North Africa, marked Egypt 1942.

I was told this was made by a RAF maintenance unit engineer while they were based at RAF Aboukir in Egypt during WW2.

In 1942, the Royal Air Force (RAF) operated several airfields in Egypt, ...  read more

Code: 51900

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

Vintage 3.5” Single Bladed Folding Knife with Candy Stripe Grip c1950

Here on offer is a vintage 3.5” single bladed folding knife. There are no visible maker’s marks, but it is possibly by Richards of Sheffield, who did market this type of knife, back in the 1950’s.

The steel blade is in good condition, with some scratches and light spotting. It still retains a good cutting edge and has a very slight curve that could be easily straightened out. It ...  read more

Code: 51726

Miniature Wilkinson Sword – Claymore Sword – Mint in Box

Here on offer is a ‘mint in box’ miniature Claymore Sword by Wilkinson Sword that was made in Scotland.

This beautifully crafted miniature has a stainless steel blade that is ornately engraved ‘Claidheamh - mor’ along with the Wilkinson Sword Crest and Queens Crown.

Claidheamh – mor in Gaelic means ‘great sword’ and this miniature is a typical copy of a Scottish c...  read more

Code: 51858

Vintage German Hunting Knife and Fork Set by Anton Wingen Jr – Othello - circa 1940

Here on offer is a fine example of a vintage German hunting knife and fork set by Anton Wingen Jr – Othello, circa 1940.

The knife and fork fit snuggly into the hard brown leather sheath in such a way that the fork can’t be removed without removing the knife first, so basically it is held in place when not is use.

This version does not and never has had a belt loop...  read more

Code: 50768

Post WW2 Turkish Damascus Steel Hitler Letter Opener by Paul Müller c1960

Here on offer is a post WW2 Hitler letter opener made with Turkish Damascus steel that is attributed to the famous Master Damascus Swordsmith, Paul Müller and was possibly commissioned by Colonel Attwood in the 1960’s.

Please note, this is being offered as a REPRODUCTION WW2 letter opener, NOT an original period piece.

The dagger blade shaped letter opener is I bel...  read more

Code: 51157