Vintage The Royal Engineers Association Members Lapel Badge

Here on offer is a vintage The Royal Engineers Association member’s gilt and enamel lapel badge.

The badge is in mint condition and retains all its original gilt and enamel detailing on the front.

On the back it retains its pin and “C” clasp and has the details:

LONDON BADGE
0933 650801

It measures 0.9” (2.3cm) high and weighs 3...  read more

Code: 50905

Presentation RAF Squadron Leaders Glass Bottomed Pewter Tankard - “TUG Wilson” 1978

Here on offer is a fine example of a presentation RAF squadron leaders glass bottomed English pewter tankard.

On the front it has engraved:

Sqn Ldr “Tug Wilson”
from his friends
March 78

The tankard itself is in excellent undamaged condition and has a clear glass base and a maker’s name: Pinder Bros of Sheffield.

I can’t...  read more

Code: 50908

Cased RADO “DiaStar” JUBILE WRIST WATCH WITH 42 ROUND CUT DIAMONDS - 1998

Here on offer is a truly elegant, genuine, RADO DiaStar Jubilé watch with diamonds and it comes with its original box and guarantee, dated 1998.

This rare RADO Integral DiaStar Jubile Men's watch has hand set Diamond Bezels.

Each side features 21 bezel set diamonds for a total of 42 diamonds.

The strap is made up of Black Ceramic scratch proof links...  read more

Code: 50903

Genuine Aboriginal Australian Woomera Spear Thrower

Here on offer is genuine Aboriginal Australian woomera spear thrower.

This large 33” long spear thrower is I believe, hand carved from a beautiful piece of mulga wood.

It is a 'male' spear thrower, meaning it has a wooden peg at one end that is held in place with kangaroo sinew. This is insert into a conical depression in the bottom of the hunting spears.
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Code: 50901

Vintage American Silver Set - Quarter Dollar and Dime Coin Brooch

Here on offer is an unusual vintage American silver set, quarter dollar and dime coin brooch.

Its consists of three American coins, one quarter dollar with Washington’s head on the reverse, possibly 1970’s and two dime coins with Roosevelt’s head on the reverse possibly 1960’s.

All three coins have been professionally set in a solid silver claw frame with a long re...  read more

Code: 50887

Boer War Trench Art Knife – G W Ratclife – Cape Town c1900

Here on offer is a Boer War, hand made “Trench Art” knife with its original leather scabbard, that I acquired with other Boer War memorabilia.

The handle is made up of discs of Bakelite and aluminium that have been shaped and held in place by what looks like a lead alloy top and bottom fitting. The very top has a brass ring and it looks like the knife shaft has been professional ...  read more

Code: 50007

1915 Imperial German S98/05 “Butcher’s Blade” Bayonet by V.C. Schilling Suhl

Here on offer is a fine example of an Imperial German S98/05 “Butcher’s Blade” (2nd pattern) Bayonet by V.C. Schilling Suhl dated to 1915.

My understanding is that Germany used a wide variety of bayonets on the Mauser Gew-8 and Kar-98 rifles. They entered World War 1 issuing the 1898/05 or ‘Butcher Blade’ model.

A small percentage of German bayonets were made with...  read more

Code: 50848

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

Unusual WW1 Menin Gate Souvenir - Ballpoint Pen with Large White Celluloid Feather

Here on offer is an unusual WW1 souvenir that is a ballpoint pen fitted with a large white celluloid feather, to look like a Victorian dip pen.

The feather is actually very detailed and appears to be made from an early celluloid or plastic and fits snuggly to a smooth gilt brass pen grip.

Printed on the feather is a coloured image of the famous Menin Gate at Ypres ...  read more

Code: 50868

Cased Bristol Humane Society Long Distance Swimming Medal Awarded to Albert Hardy in 1909

Here on offer is cased Bristol Humane Society long distance swimming medal awarded to Albert Hardy in 1909.

The medal itself is cast from a white metal alloy and comes with its original red leather covered case that has some scuff marks to the exterior.

On the obverse, the medal has the following details in raised letters:

BRISTOL HUMANE SOCIETY (set...  read more

Code: 50845