1897 Diamond Jubilee Queen Victoria Copper Medal

Here on offer is an 1897 Queen Victoria Copper Diamond Jubilee medal by H Grueber & Co.

It was made to celebrate 60 years of her reign from 1837 to 1897.

Obverse depicts four generations of the royal family – Queen Victoria and future kings Edward VII, George V and Edward VIII.

The reverse shows four shields surrounded by the legend “TO COMMEMORATE T...  read more

Code: 50952

Royal Life Saving Society Bronze Medal to Emily Dex - 1912 with Red Leatherette Case

Here on offer is a fine early example of a Royal Life Saving Society medal that was awarded to a

Emily Dex in May 1912.

The bronze medal is in excellent condition and retains all its fine detailing with a fine age patina finish to the metal.

It is approximately 1.2” (3cm) diameter with a claw and suspension ring at the top.

The obve...  read more

Code: 50951

Unique Framed Litho Print of a RAF Hawk T.1A ‘XX205’ from 92 Squadron, RAF Chivenor, Signed by Members of the Squadron c1992

Here on offer is a unique framed litho print of a RAF B.A.E. Hawk T.1A ‘XX205’ from 92 Squadron signed by members of the squadron, circa 1992.

Probably as part of a training course that used that aircraft, various pilots from the Squadron have signed the print, in ink and pencil. Some of the comments have faded over time and a couple below the aircraft can’t be read anymore.
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Code: 50948

Rare Polish to English Textbook for The Free Polish Soldiers - Published In Scotland in 1942

Here on offer is a rare polish to English textbook for the FREE POLISH SOLDIERS, published in Scotland in 1942.

This rare textbook surfaced with a hand made Polish pilots dagger I bought many years ago.

It is clearly in ‘used’ condition, with Polish writing and names on the front and back covers. One may have been a famous Polish fighter ace?

The pag...  read more

Code: 50144

Original Third Reich Issue of the SS educational Booklet - SS – LEITHEFT – February 1944

Many years ago I acquired a set of five original Third Reich issues of the SS educational periodical booklet:

SS – LEITHEFT

On offer here is issue - 10. JAHRGANG . HEFT 2, 1944

This translates to a 10th year issue for February 1944.

They are also known as the “SS Leadership Magazine” and where published from 1934 to 1945.

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Code: 50021

WW1 ‘Welcome Home’ Hand Made Crochet Knitted Tea Cosy – Woman’s Own Magazine Pattern c1916

Here on offer is a wonderful WW1 period crochet knitted “WELCOME HOME” Navy related Tea Cosy.
I believe these patriotic pieces where actually hand made from patterns that where published in the “Woman’s Own” Magazine around 1916.

The front and back have the same design, with
the slogan “UNITED” at the top and "WELCOME HOME" at the bottom and above it is a Navy Batt...  read more

Code: 50112

Original Third Reich Issue of the SS educational Booklet - SS – LEITHEFT – April 1944

Many years ago I acquired a set of five original Third Reich issues of the SS educational periodical booklet:

SS – LEITHEFT

On offer here is issue - 10. JAHRGANG . HEFT 4, 1944

This translates to a 10th year issue for April 1944.

They are also known as the “SS Leadership Magazine” and where published from 1934 to 1945.

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Code: 50023

Original Third Reich Issue of the SS educational Booklet - SS – LEITHEFT – March 1944

Many years ago I acquired a set of five original Third Reich issues of the SS educational periodical booklet:

SS – LEITHEFT

On offer here is issue - 10. JAHRGANG . HEFT 3, 1944

This translates to a 10th year issue for March 1944.

They are also known as the “SS Leadership Magazine” and where published from 1934 to 1945.

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Code: 50022

Original Third Reich Issue of the SS educational Booklet - SS – LEITHEFT – January 1944

Many years ago I acquired a set of five original Third Reich issues of the SS educational periodical booklet:

SS – LEITHEFT

On offer here is issue - 10. JAHRGANG . HEFT 1, 1944

This translates to a 10th year issue for January 1944.

They are also known as the “SS Leadership Magazine” and where published from 1934 to 1945.

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Code: 50020

Post WW2 Japanese Naval Landing Craft Binnacle Compass by Maizuru Meter Manufacturing Company

Here on offer is a rare post WWII Japanese Naval Landing Craft Binnacle Compass, circa 1948.

I have been told these compasses where used by the Japanese during WW2 primarily for their Naval landing craft but as they are portable, where used on a range of military Navel craft.

It appears from the later Japanese to English translation, that this fine example was actu...  read more

Code: 50189