WW2 Souvenir Letter Opener from R.A.F. STATION YATESBURY 1946

Here on offer is a genuine WW2 souvenir letter opener from RAF Yatesbury, Wiltshire, England.

This very well-made wooden dagger shaped letter opener, depicts a paper image of the RAF crest at the top and an inscription on the blade, that reads:

R.A.F. STATION YATESBURY 1946

It is in excellent condition with no damage to the blade edges, just some s...  read more

Code: 51230

Robertsons White Waistcoat Golly Bagpiper Advertising Badge by REV GOMM

Here on offer is a Robertsons White Waistcoat Golly Bagpiper Advertising Badge by REV GOMM.

This version has the light blue jacket, blue hands and red feet, without 'Golden Shred' slogan on golden enamel Scottish bagpipe bag,

I believe it has the G S Type I imprint behind the head on reverse and makers details:

G S

REV GOMM FREDERI...  read more

Code: 51223

Group of Post WW2 Royal Pioneer Corps Insignia

Here on offer is an interesting group of post WW2 Royal Pioneer Corps insignia that has been mounted on a coloured card for displaying.

The British Army Royal Pioneer Corps was responsible for various kinds of light engineering tasks. Although formed in 1939, several previous units had existed that performed similar roles. It was amalgamated into the Royal Logistic Corps in 1993....  read more

Code: 51219

WW2 RAF Comforts Committee Volunteer Worker Badge

Here on offer is a fine example of a small WW2 period “RAF Comforts Committee Volunteer Worker” home front badge.

During wartime the RAF Comforts Committee Voluntary Worker's contributed to the war effort by knitting woollen garments such as socks, jumpers and scarves etc for the Royal Air Force.

The badge consists of a chromium plated title circlet inlaid with blu...  read more

Code: 51215

Deluxe WW2 German Army Officers Dagger Hangers

Here on offer is a great set of Deluxe WW2 German Army Officers Dagger Hangers.

The oval buckles and slides have the fine oak leaf pattern and retain some of their original silver finish that has dulled with age.

The two lower push-up spring clips are in full working order and retain a lot of their original silver finish on the oak leaf and stippled finish. On the ...  read more

Code: 51210

Genuine WW1 Volunteer Training Corps VTC Central Association Gilt and Enamel Lapel Badge

Here on offer is a genuine WW1 Volunteer Training Corps VTC, Central Association gilt and enamel lapel badge.

The oval shaped badge depicts a gilt and enamel crowned oval ring, with the words:

CENTRAL ASSOCIATION VTC

In the centre is the image of the war goddess 'Bellona', set against a black enamel background.

The reverse has the norm...  read more

Code: 51206

Scarce Gilt and Enamel 1902 Royal Coronation Brooch - from Queen Alexandra

Here on offer is a scarce antique gilt brass and enamel 1902 Royal Coronation brooch, that appears to have been a gift/award from Queen Alexandra.

Edward VII coronation, with his wife Alexandra of Denmark, was held on 9th August 1902.

I can’t find much information about this brooch, but it would appear not many where made and they were given as a gift or award to p...  read more

Code: 51197

Unusual WW1 Hallmarked Silver and Enamel Medal - “Relief Fund Sports” awarded to F. C. Rush - 1 Mile - 1914

Here on offer is an unusual WW1 hallmarked silver and enamel, Relief Fund Sports medal, by C. Usher, Leicester, England, 1914.

It was awarded to an F. C. RUSH of the Southend Harriers, for a 1 mile open handicap race at Twickenham, in 1914.

The Lord Mayor's War Relief Fund was established in August 1914 to help support wives and dependants of soldiers and sailors c...  read more

Code: 51191

WW2 Chrome Plated RAF “Wings” Sweetheart Bar Brooch c1940

Here on offer is a finely detailed example of a chrome plated RAF emblem sweetheart bar brooch, circa 1940.

The bright plated brooch has a finely detailed RAF emblem, with spread feathered wings along with the Kings Crown and “RAF” letters.

There is no maker’s mark that I can see.

The metal fixing pin fits neatly into a “C” clasp and the whole brooch...  read more

Code: 51188

WW2 Silver Gilt RAF “Wings” Sweetheart Bar Brooch by Ward Brothers c1940

Here on offer is a finely detailed example of a silver gilt RAF emblem sweetheart bar brooch, circa 1940, by Ward Brothers.

This is a thickly gold-plated piece with fine detailing to the spread feathered wings along with the Kings Crown and “RAF” letters.

The back of the crown it is stamped “S”, possibly for silver?

Then there is the maker’s stamp “...  read more

Code: 51187