Vintage Royal Agricultural Society of England – Governors Lady’s Badge and Membership Badge set with Case

Here on offer is a Royal Agricultural Society of England - Governors Lady’s Badge and Membership Badge set with the original case.

The Royal Agricultural Society of England (RASE) was founded in 1838 as the English Agricultural Society to “encourage and promote technical innovation and communicate practical knowledge of value to farmers”.

The RASE were granted a ...  read more

Code: 50804

WW2 RAF Perspex Sweetheart Pendant with Chain

Here on offer is a hand made example of a WW2 RAF Perspex sweetheart pendant with its original chain.

I was told from the family I bought it from, that it was made from the Perspex canopy of a damaged WW2 RAF fighter plane and the cut-out Crown and Eagle from a RAF Officers brass button.

The thin silver plated chain is 16” (40.6cm) long, end to end and has a screw...  read more

Code: 50801

WW2 MVSN Fascist Senior Italian Officer's Dagger with rare Leather Hanger and Portepee

Here on offer is a excellent example of a rare WW2 MVSN Fascist Senior Italian Officer’s "Volunteer National Security Militia" Dagger with its original scabbard, deluxe leather hanger and dress bouillon portepee.

The grip is made of bright aluminium with an eagle head pommel and half quillion. There are two black painted sections on the front and back, the front is also set in t...  read more

Code: 50028

Unusual Vintage RAF Logo Picture made from Multi-Coloured Foil

Here on offer is a very unusual vintage RAF logo picture made from multi-coloured foil, circa 1950.

In all my years of collecting I have not seen a picture like this!

It depicts the RAF logo with Queen’s crown and RAF wings along with the RAF motto:

PER ARDUA AD ASTRA

I am not exactly sure how it has been made, but looks like the glass...  read more

Code: 50771

Unique Hand Carved Wooden Version of a RAD EM Hewer dated 4.4.38

Here on offer is a hand carved wooden (near full size) version of a RAD EM Hewer, named and dated 4.4.38.

I have actually seen a photo of trainee RAD member wearing this type of hand made wood carved Hewer in their training camp. My understanding is that they were not issued with the official version until they had completed and passed their training course.

There...  read more

Code: 50725

Reverse Glass Painted Picture of H.M.S. GOLIATH Memorialising her sinking in the Dardanelles 12th May 1915 during WW1

Here on offer is a rare example of a commemorative reverse glass painted picture of the Royal Navy battleship H.M.S. GOLIATH, before she was sunk by torpedoes in the Dardenelles on 12th May 1915, during WW1.

A glass picture has been reverse printed and then hand coloured along with mother of pearl detailing.

The picture shows the ship at full speed in a calm sea w...  read more

Code: 50761

Large French Bronze Medal - 2nd Prize - in the 10th international competition of the interpretation of the French melodies in 1966

Here on offer is a fine example of a large French bronze medal that was awarded to Anne Duparcq for a 2nd prize in the 10th international competition of the interpretation of the French melodies in 1966.

The medal was designed by the famous French medallist, Marie Alexandre Lucien COUDRAY (1864-1932).
A pupil of Dumont and Thomas, Allouard and Ponscarme.
Awarded t...  read more

Code: 50760

Famous Las Vegas Silver Slipper Casino - $1.00 Gaming Token

Here on offer is a great example of a Las Vegas Silver Slipper Casino $1.00 gaming token.

The Silver Slipper was a casino in Las Vegas, Nevada that operated from 1950 through 1988.

This is a $1.00 gaming token from that famous casino.

The token is used, as can be seen in pictures, but all the lettering is readable.

This is a great ex...  read more

Code: 50750

Fine Pair of Commemorative Glass Goblets that Relate to The Royal Hampshire Regiment Formation in 1881

Here on offer is a fine pair of commemorative glass goblets that relate to the Royal Hampshire Regiment forming in 1881, with the merging of the 37th and 67th regiments.

The front of each goblet depicts the Royal Hampshire Regiments emblem with the addition of the numbers 37 and 67 shown in Roman numerals.

The 37th (North Hampshire) Regiment of Foot was a line infa...  read more

Code: 50735

Vintage RAF Fighter Command Winners Gilt Brass Plaque - Open Power Duration Event 1955

Here on offer is a very fine example of a gilt brass metal winners plaque, awarded by RAF Fighter Command to the winner of the Open Power Event in 1955.

The ornate metal plaque has been mounted on a black early plastic or possibly Bakelite mount that has a hinged stand on the back, so it can be displayed in a cabinet or on a desk.

The plaque depicts an early monopl...  read more

Code: 50718