Large Nickel-Plated Bronze Royal Navy Salon Culinaire Medallion – LSTD B.P. Thornton - H.M.S. Argonaut

Here on offer is an unusual Royal Navy Salon Culinaire Medallion awarded to LSTD B.P. Thornton who served on H.M.S. Argonaut.

HMS Argonaut (F56) was a Leander-class frigate that served with the Royal Navy from 1967 to 1993. She took part in the Falklands War in 1982, sustaining damage and casualties in action.

The large medallion appears to be made from bronze with...  read more

Code: 51037

Vintage Royal Marines Championships Gilt Bronze Medallion

Here on offer is a vintage Royal Marines Championships gilt bronze medallion.

The front depicts the image the cap badge of the Royal Marines with the words:

ROYAL MARINES
CHAMPIONSHIPS

On the reverse it has the image of a tied ribbon at the bottom and laurel leaves rising around the inner edges.

The centre is still blank with no...  read more

Code: 51007

99th (1989) Year of the Royal Tournament Medal in Gilt Bronze

Here on offer is a fine example of a 99th year (1989) - Royal Tournament medal in gilt bronze. There is just now an age patina to the gilt finish on the front.

The front depicts the image of all three of the UK armed services, logos, the RAF, Royal Navy and Army.

On the reverse it has the image of the Hippocamp, that was the adopted by the Royal Tournament as their...  read more

Code: 51006

23rd Battalion - The London Regiment – Boxing Bronze Medal to Private R. Collins 1930

Here on offer is a bronze medal that was awarded to Private R. Collins of the 23rd Battalion, The London Regiment, in 1930.

The medal with its suspension ring, is in excellent condition and now has a fine patina finish to the bronze.

The front depicts a cap badge image for the 23rd Battalion, The London Regiment and the motto:

LOYALTY UNITES US
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Code: 51005

10” X 8” B&W Photo of H.M.S Porcupine at Spithead Review 1897 with the King of Portugal Aboard

Here on offer is fine quality 10” x 8” black and white vintage reproduction photo of H.M.S Porcupine under steam at the Spithead Review in 1897, with the King of Portugal aboard.

H.M.S. Porcupine was one of three 27-knot destroyers ordered from Palmer as part of the 1893-94 programme. She carried the standard destroyer armament of one 12-pounder, five six-pounders and two 18in to...  read more

Code: 51025

Unusual “Bursa Etem” Stamped Hunting Knife with Deer Antler Grip

Here on offer is an unusual and possibly antique, hunting or boot knife that was hand made by the famous blacksmiths of Bursa in Turkey.

The single edged curved blade is stamped:

BURSA ETEM

This implies it was made by one of the master blacksmiths in Bursa.

The brass finger guard is interesting as it resembles a miniature version of a...  read more

Code: 51024

Vintage National Small-Bore Rifle Association Medal - National League - Division 20 - 1964

Here on offer is a bronze and enamel, National Small-Bore Rifle Association medal for the national league, division 20 dated 1964.

The medal is in excellent condition and all the coloured enamelling remains to the images of the three national countries of Great Britain, England, Scotland and Wales.

The medal (without the ring) measures 1.5” (5.2cm) square and weig...  read more

Code: 51013

Vintage National Small-Bore Rifle Association Medal - Metric League - Division 15 - 1957

Here on offer is a bronze and enamel, National Small-Bore Rifle Association medal for the metric league, division 15 dated 1957.

The medal is in excellent condition and all the coloured enamelling remains to the images of the four national countries, England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales.

The medal (without the ring) measures 1.5” (5.2cm) square and weighs 20g.
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Code: 51010

Austrian M1874 Gras Sword Bayonet with Scabbard made by Styer in Austria in 1881

Here on offer is an Austrian M1874 Gras sword bayonet and scabbard that was commercial made by Steyer in Austria in 1881.

This type of bayonet was the last of the French "sword-type" bayonets and was manufactured from 1874 to about 1885.

I believe it was made to fit the French Model 1874 "Gras" Infantry Rifle.

The bayonet has a solid brass pommel wit...  read more

Code: 50997

WW2 Period Large Bronzed Copper Cigarette Box Linked to The Dorsetshire Regiment

Here on offer is unusual WW2 period, bronzed copper cigarette box that has the emblem for The Dorsetshire Regiment displayed on the top of the lid.

The lid has cut-out sections with a fitted glass panel below, that allow the red card to show through.

The hinged box has a removable/adjustable wooden section allowing the content size to be adjusted and it could even...  read more

Code: 50444