Large George V Coronation Souvenir Poster – Supplement to The St. Austell Star and Cornish Advertiser June 22nd 1911

Here on offer is an unusual, large H. M. King George V Coronation souvenir poster, produced as a supplement to ‘The St. Austell Star and Cornish Advertiser’ on Thursday June 22nd 1911.

The black and white poster measures 25” x 20” and depicts fine images of the Royal Portraits and other related details of historical Royal figures, buildings and events.

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Code: 51124

Vintage Bronze Limited Edition Commemorative Medallion - Coronel Frederico E. de Avellar Telles - Portuguese Military 1981

Here on offer a large bronze limited-edition (817 of 900) commemorative medallion that dates to 1981 and relates to a Coronel Frederico E. de Avellar Telles, who served in the Portuguese Military.

The obverse shows a finely detailed raised image of the coronel in military dress, along with the designer/artists name, Cabral Antunes.

The wording around the edge tran...  read more

Code: 51121

Rare Silver George V Coinage Profile - Meritorious Service Medal to Colour Sergeant A. E. MONEY of the Royal Scots

Here on offer a very fine and rare example of a solid silver George V coinage profile, Meritorious Service Medal (MSM) awarded to Colour Sergeant A. E. MONEY, of the Royal Scots.

The MSM was first introduced in 1845 for soldiers who were in the army for a very long time. In the First World War, it was decided to use it for special acts of bravery too. From 23 November 1916 soldie...  read more

Code: 51114

Cased WW2 German Mother’s Cross in Gold by Wilhelm Deumer Ludenscheid

Here on offer is a fine example of a cased WW2 period German Mother’s Cross (Cross of Motherhood) in Gold, by Wilhelm Deumer of Ludenscheid, Germany.

The two-piece cross is formed from tombac with a gold wash and blue and white enamel work.

It is made in the form of a Christian cross with outward fluted arms in semi-translucent blue enamel with white enamel borde...  read more

Code: 51115

WW2 Period Gentleman’s Double-Bladed Penknife by SMF Solingen c1940

Here on offer is a double-bladed gentleman’s penknife by SMF, Solingen, circa 1940.

The penknife has an unusual “one piece” ivorine handle, that looks like ivory. Ivorine was invented back in 1883 and is actually a synthetic ivory, made from cellulose nitrate.

The knife has two steel blades, that hinge out perfectly, one at each end.

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Code: 51081

Large Victorian Scottish Silver Engraved Arrow Kilt Pin Brooch c1870

Here on offer is a beautiful large Victorian Scottish silver arrow kilt pin or brooch, circa 1870.

This fine example of an antique Scottish kilt pin is decorated on the front with an engraved scroll motif.

The reverse has a long steel hinged pin and silver “C” clip, in full working order.

There are no hallmarks or maker’s marks, which is not unusual ...  read more

Code: 51104

Commemoration of Olympic Games 1896- 1984 Collectors Medal - Fencing – Melbourne 1956

Here on offer is a Commemoration of Olympic Games 1896- 1984 collectors medal, that depicts Fencing – Melbourne 1956.

There was a whole series of these medals made, that depicted different events that took place in the Olympic Games.

This medal is for Fencing that took place in the Melbourne games back in 1856.

The medal is made from a metal alloy an...  read more

Code: 51092

WW2 RAF Booklet – The Story of a Brave Shropshire Airman - Flight-Lieutenant Eric Stanley Lock, DSO, DFC with Bar

Here on offer is a scarce WW2 period booklet that tells the story of the famous RAF fighter pilot, Flight-Lieutenant Eric Stanley Lock, DSO, DFC with Bar.

The small booklet is titled:

The Story of a Brave Shropshire Airman

It was originally sold for one shilling and the proceeds were used in support of the Royal Air Force Pilot’s and Crews fund.
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Code: 51098

Antique Silver Plated Bronze Medallion Commemorating the death of Friedrich von Schiller in 1805

Here on offer is a large (50mm) antique silver plated bronze medallion commemorating the death of Friedrich von Schiller in 1805.

I believe it was actually made by Allen & Moore in 1850.

On the obverse it depicts the bust of Schiller bare headed, with the words:

FREDk. VON SCHILLER.

Under his bust in tiny letters, it reads:
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Code: 51093

Scarce Large Commemorative Aluminium Medallion for The Aluminium Company Limited London in 1889

Here on offer is a large (50mm) commemorative aluminium medallion produced using the Deville-Castner process, for The Aluminium Company Limited London in 1889.

This medallion marks a turning point in the history of this metal and its applications. At this time, aluminium transformed from an expensive material to an inexpensive metal that could be used commonly in construction and...  read more

Code: 51095