Original WW1 Period “THE METROPOLITAN” Birmingham City Police Whistle by J. Hudson & Co of 244 Barr Street

Here on offer is an original WW1 period “THE METROPOLITAN” Birmingham City Police whistle by J. Hudson & Co of 244 Barr Street, Birmingham, still with its original metal chain and hook.

The nickel silver metal whistle and chain are in excellent undamaged condition.

The front is stamped with the following details:

THE METROPOLITAN
PATENT
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Code: 51769

Mint I*XL GEORGE WOSTENHOLM Double Bladed Knife with Jigged Bone Grip Scales

Here on offer is a fine example mint I*XL GEORGE WOSTENHOLM double bladed knife with jigged bone grip scales, that was made in Sheffield, England.

The larger clip point stainless steel blade is in perfect condition.

On one side of the ricasso it is stamped with the maker’s details:

I*XL GEORGE
WOSTENHOLM

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Code: 52065

Mint I*XL GEORGE WOSTENHOLM Lambsfoot Knife with Jigged Bone Grip Scales

Here on offer is a fine example mint I*XL GEORGE WOSTENHOLM lambsfoot knife with jigged bone grip scales, made in Sheffield, England.

The Lambsfoot shaped stainless steel blade is in perfect condition and you can still see the original cross-graining.

On one side of the ricasso it is stamped with the maker’s details:

I*XL GEORGE
WOSTENHOLM read more

Code: 52064

MINT Vintage Stag Handled Hunting Boot Knife with Ornate Metal Fittings by Herbertz

Here on offer is a MINT condition ornately decorated, stag handled hunting boot knife by Herbertz, Solingen, that still retains its original makers label/tag.

I think this was made back in the 1970’s and it has been proudly displayed in my collection for years.

All the metal fitting on this knife and scabbard have a dark finish and those on the scabbard seem to be ...  read more

Code: 50046

Stunning Vintage Folding Lock Knife with Damascus Blade Etched with an Eagle Scene by Herbertz Messer

Here on offer is a mint and stunning example of a vintage folding lock knife with a Damascus blade etched with an eagle scene by Herbertz Messer, circa 1990.

This is a rare knife and I can’t find another such example, with what I believe has a model number 208813?

The grip is made up of a dark richly grained section of African hardwood on each side, held in place b...  read more

Code: 52063

Early Pre WW2 English Hallmarked Silver ARP Lapel Badge 1936

Here on offer is a badge from the initial batch of pre WW2 English hallmarked silver ARP lapel badges, that dates to 1936.

The first run of 250,000 die-stamped badges produced were made with the half-moon style button hole lapel fixing and were available from April 1937. Though they carry the silver date mark 'A' that corresponds to 1936, this hallmark was used until the end of ...  read more

Code: 52062

Original Household Cavalry Warrant Officer’s EIIR Gilt and Enamel Cap Badge

Here on offer is a finely detailed example of a Household Cavalry Warrant Officer’s EIIR gilt and enamel cap badge, by J.R. Gaunt of London.

The cap badge has a pierced gilt crowned Garter set on blue enamel and a voided centre with EIIR Cypher set on red enamel.

On the reverse it has a brass slider fitting, stamped with the makers details:

J.R. GA...  read more

Code: 52059

Scarce WW2 Mechanised Transport Training Corps MTTC Women's Cap Badge

Here on offer is a scarce original WW2 Mechanised Transport Training Corps MTTC women's cap badge.

A scarce original early Second World War 1939 to 1940 period 'Mechanised Transport Training Corps hat badge' in the form of a die-cast bronzed motor car wheel and tyre, the voided centre bearing crossed spanners each with a raised letter 'MTTC' with motto scroll below 'Pro Patria'. ...  read more

Code: 52058

3rd Pattern FS Fighting Knife by William Rodgers Personalised to Major D. P. EARLAM of the Royal Artillery

Here on offer is an excellent example of a 1970’s period, 3rd Pattern FS Fighting Knife by William Rodgers of Sheffield.

This knife has been personalised to Major D. P. EARLAM of the Royal Artillery and dated to 1972-1973.

This beautiful double-edged dagger blade measures 6.76” (17.4cm) in length and retains its original bright nickel-plated finish....  read more

Code: 50476

Unusual WW2 Royal Air Force Dental Branch Sweetheart Brooch

Here on offer is an unusual WW2 period Royal Air Force Dental Branch sweetheart brooch.

This unusual brooch appears to have been made from a gilt brass Dentist Branch, “DB winged” collar badge that has had the lugs removed and has then been set in clear plastic, like Lucite, with a black coloured backing.

On the reverse it still has its original vintage metal brooc...  read more

Code: 52057