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

Framed Victorian Period Heart-Shaped Sweetheart Pincushion with the Emblem for the 7th Hussars & Essex Regiment

Here on offer is a beautiful example of a Victorian period Heart-shaped sweetheart pincushion with the emblem for the 7th (Queen’s Own) Hussars and the Essex Regiment that’s been fitted into a glass fronted wooden display case.

In the centre of the cushion is a circular paper colour printed image of the Essex Regiment and above that is a paper printed image of the 7th Hussars emb...  read more

Code: 50524

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

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

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