Rare WW2 British Army Auxiliary Unit Knife with Leather Sheath

Here on offer is a rare example of a WW2 British Army Auxiliary Unit knife with its original leather sheath, by Joseph Rodgers and Sons.

It has only been recently that this type of knife has been authenticated as being used by the British Auxiliary Units during WW2.

Credit must go to Ron Flook, who through his outstanding research into military knives, has managed...  read more

Code: 51736

Royal Navy Officers Bicorn, Epaulettes & Sword Belt by Gieves with Transit Tin Case and named to P.H.G. Richardson RN

Here on offer is an impressive set of Royal Navy Officers dress uniform attire, consisting of a bicorn, epaulettes and a dress sword belt complete with its original Japanned transit tin case, circa 1935.

The set is in exceptional condition with almost no signs of wear, as clearly seen in the photos.

It is named to P.H.G. Richardson RN, which has been hand painted o...  read more

Code: 51823

Extra Photos of Royal Navy Officers Bicorn, Epaulettes & Sword Belt by Gieves with Transit Tin Case - 51823

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Code: 51822

Vintage German made North Brazilian “Faca de Ponta” Knife with Leather Sheath c1930

Here on offer is a fine example of vintage German made North Brazilian “Faca de Ponta” knife with its original leather sheath.

My belief is these very fine knives where made in Solingen Germany by a number of makers, for export to Brazil and where made between 1927 and 1940.

They where made to be carried by the “wealthy” Brazilian’s as a form of protection and wher...  read more

Code: 50656

Large Vintage Sterling Silver Zeppelin Airship Brooch c1930

Here on offer is a stunning vintage sterling silver Zeppelin airship brooch, circa 1930.

The brooch depicts the image of a Zeppelin airship from the time of their heyday, the 1930’s.

On the back it is stamped 925, meaning it has been made from solid sterling silver.

It also retains its original long securing pin and swivel locking clasp.
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Code: 51351

Rare 6” 520g Metal Fragment of a WW1 German Zeppelin LZ93 (L44) 100Kg HE Bomb Dropped on a Turnip Field at Sarre, Kent on 19th October 1917

Here on offer is a rare find, being a 6” fragment of a WW1 German Zeppelin LZ93 (L44) 100Kg HE bomb, that was dropped on a turnip field at Sarre, Kent on 19th October 1917. Sarre is a village and civil parish in Thanet District in Kent, England. It is believed to be the last bomb that Zeppelin LZ93 (L44) ever dropped.

Now LZ93 (L44) was a "Height-Climber" class “T” Zeppelin, whic...  read more

Code: 51878

WW2 Trench Art Folding Pocket Compass made from Bakelite and Aluminium with Initials JWM

Here on offer is an unusual WW2 period “trench art” Folding Pocket Compass made from Bakelite and Aluminium with the initials JWM.

This unusual compass came with a small collection of WW2 period pieces, of which this was the only piece that was marked with the initials JWM.

It has been well made with an aluminium outer cover and a two piece red Bakelite swivel loop...  read more

Code: 51932

Mint I*XL GEORGE WOSTENHOLM Double Bladed Knife with Jigged Bone Grip Scales

Here on offer is a fine example mint I*XL GEORGE WOSTENHOLM double bladed knife with jigged bone grip scales, that was made in Sheffield, England.

The larger clip point stainless steel blade is in perfect condition.

On one side of the ricasso it is stamped with the maker’s details:

I*XL GEORGE
WOSTENHOLM

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Code: 52065

Original Iron and Wood “One-Flue” Harpoon from the early 19th Century

Here on offer is an original and rare iron and wood, one-flue harpoon from the early 19th century.

This example has an iron front section with a socket that is fixed to a hickory or other hardwood shaft and held in place by a round headed stud.

The wooden shaft shows signs of old woodworm holes, which have now been treated to ensure there is no existing woodworm ac...  read more

Code: 51059

WW2 French Air Force Pilot’s Identity Bracelet

Here on offer is a WW2 French Air Force pilot’s identity bracelet.

On the front of the plated oval disc, it depicts the image of a French pilot’s insignia, a five-pointed star and a set of spread wings, on top of a laurel wreath. Below the wings there is a blank ribbon shaped section that could be engraved with the owner’s name. His details could also be engraved on the back of t...  read more

Code: 52148