Genuine WW2 RAF Padded Cloth Pilots Wings Badge

Here on offer is a genuine WW2 RAF padded cloth Pilots Wings badge.

It is made of a padded embroidered pair of outstretched wings supporting a central laurel wreath encircling the RAF monogram with a King’s crown, the wings, monogram and crown in cream and the wreath in brown, all on a black fabric set on a cream backing cloth.

The Wings are in excellent condition,...  read more

Code: 50580

Presentation 3rd Pattern FS Fighting Knife to Sgt Andrew Melville of the SAS on being awarded the Military Medal

Here on offer is a mint vintage presentation 3rd Pattern FS Fighting Knife by J. Nowill of Sheffield.

It has a 7” double-edged blade in forged carbon steel with blued finish. If I am being really “picky” it has the lightest loss of bluing to the very tip of the blade that is hardly noticeable.

The cast metal alloy handle has a steel oval guard and a hexagonal nut p...  read more

Code: 50933

MINT - Third Reich Gilt Aluminium “Lion Face” Kriegsmarine Dagger Hangers

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

I believe this set have never been used and where found when an old Tailor/Uniform shop was closed down in Germany.

My understanding is that after 1938 the standard Kriegsmarine hangers were normally made of gild...  read more

Code: 50932

Customised Bowie Knife with Stag Antler Grip and Leather Sheath – by FAGAN

Here on offer is a fine example of custom made vintage clip point Bowie Knife with a beautiful stag antler grip and brown leather sheath, circa 1950.

The custom made grip is made from a beautiful solid piece of “forked” stag antler that fits the hand perfectly.

Two slices of horn have been shaped to form the tight fit of the grip to the blade tang ...  read more

Code: 50404

Ornate Vintage Collectors Lock Knife by Herbertz Messer with Laguiole “Bee”

Here on offer is a mint example of an ornate vintage collectors lock knife by Herbertz Messer, Solingen.

What I find unusual about this knife is it has the forged image of a Bee on the locking spring stop, as seen on French made Laguiole knives?

The Bee, one of the symbols of an Original Forge de Laguiole knife, is carved with a file and an engraver. The legend g...  read more

Code: 50924

Vintage Hourglass Egg Timer with Seashells Encased in clear Pink Lucite

Here on offer is a vintage hourglass egg timer with seashells encased in clear pink Lucite.

This was probably made back in the 1950’s when many where made in various colours but each one was with a unique design of shells.

It is in excellent condition with just some minor surface scratches.

It measures 3.25” (8.3cm) wide, 2.75” (7cm) high and 1.1” ...  read more

Code: 50927

WW2 British Brass Pocket Petrol Lighter by SEIGNEUR circa 1943

Here on offer is a great example of a WW2 period British brass pocket petrol lighter by SEIGNEUR that dates to 1943.

The lighter has been manufactured in England by SEIGNEUR that has been stamped on the bottom edge along with an Rd No. 839372, which dates it to 1943.

The main parts of the lighter have been made from brass and the whole outer case has a smooth poli...  read more

Code: 50672

WW2 Royal Canadian Engineers Gilt Brass & Enamel Sweetheart Brooch

Here on offer is a beautiful original WW2 period Royal Canadian Engineers gilt brass and enamel sweetheart brooch.

The Royal Canadian Engineers emblem is displayed in the centre and the name ROYAL CANADIAN ENGINEERS is set into a blue enamel ribbon at the bottom.

It comes in excellent condition, no loss of enamel that I can see.

On the reverse it st...  read more

Code: 50920

Mint in Box - 50th Anniversary of the Liberation of Channel Islands Medal

Here on offer is a “mint in box” example of a 50th Anniversary of the Liberation of Channel Islands medal, 1945 -1995.

I believe these liberation medals where only on sale on the island of Jersey in 1995 and therefore these are quite rare.

The medal is just in mint condition and a love the image displayed on the back of a German officer and a British policeman in f...  read more

Code: 50914

Rare WW2 Deutsches Jungvolk DJ Carved Wooden Letter Opener

Here on offer is an rare and unusual WW2 Deutsches Jungvolk DJ letter opener.

Founded in 1928, the Deutsches Jungvolk in der Hitlerjugend DJ, also DJV; German for "German Youngsters in the Hitler Youth") was the separate section for boys aged 10 to 13 of the Hitler Youth (HJ) organisation in Nazi Germany.

Through a programme of outdoor activities, parades and spor...  read more

Code: 50909