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

WW2 RAF Station Kanchrapara (India) Aluminium Ashtray

Here on offer is an unusual WW2 RAF station Kanchrapara (India) aluminium ashtray.

The WW2 RAF station at Kanchrapara was established in September 1942 and was manned by both British and American air force personnel mainly being used as a reconnaissance location for the 8th Recon Group of the United States Army Airforce.

This aluminium ashtray was most probably a s...  read more

Code: 50968

Third Reich Gilt Aluminium “Lion Face” Kriegsmarine Dagger Hangers

Here on offer a beautiful pair of Third Reich gilt aluminium “Lion Face” Kriegsmarine dagger hangers that retain nearly all their bright gilt finish.

They are in near mint condition, there is just the slightest loss of the bright gilt finish on the clips on the long strap, that means I won't list them as mint.

My understanding is that after 1938 the standard Kriegs...  read more

Code: 50977

Letter Opener made from the Timber of – H.M.S. CORNWALL - Launched in 1815

Here on offer is a genuine piece of teak wood from

H.M.S. CORNWALL

made into a fine tapered letter opener that is in perfect condition, no splits or chips to the edges.

It has a metal plaque pinned to the front, which reads:

FROM THE TIMBER OF
H.M.S. CORNWALL
LAUNCHED BOMBAY 1815

Some history relating to t...  read more

Code: 50564

Vintage Czech Army VZ 58 Bayonet with Leather Scabbard c1986

Here on offer is a vintage service issued Czech Army VZ 58 bayonet with leather scabbard, that fits the Czech VZ 58 assault rifle, circa 1986.

It comes with a blued steel blade and fittings that show signs wear/rubbing to the finish, through service use.

The grip is made up of two composite wood chip slabs, secured by recessed rivets, that attached it to a short m...  read more

Code: 50967