MINT Vintage Stag Handled Hunting Boot Knife with Ornate Metal Fittings by Herbertz

Here on offer is a MINT condition ornately decorated, stag handled hunting boot knife by Herbertz, Solingen, that still retains its original makers label/tag.

I think this was made back in the 1970’s and it has been proudly displayed in my collection for years.

All the metal fitting on this knife and scabbard have a dark finish and those on the scabbard seem to be ...  read more

Code: 50046

Stunning Vintage Folding Lock Knife with Damascus Blade Etched with an Eagle Scene by Herbertz Messer

Here on offer is a mint and stunning example of a vintage folding lock knife with a Damascus blade etched with an eagle scene by Herbertz Messer, circa 1990.

This is a rare knife and I can’t find another such example, with what I believe has a model number 208813?

The grip is made up of a dark richly grained section of African hardwood on each side, held in place b...  read more

Code: 52063

Early Pre WW2 English Hallmarked Silver ARP Lapel Badge 1936

Here on offer is a badge from the initial batch of pre WW2 English hallmarked silver ARP lapel badges, that dates to 1936.

The first run of 250,000 die-stamped badges produced were made with the half-moon style button hole lapel fixing and were available from April 1937. Though they carry the silver date mark 'A' that corresponds to 1936, this hallmark was used until the end of ...  read more

Code: 52062

Original Household Cavalry Warrant Officer’s EIIR Gilt and Enamel Cap Badge

Here on offer is a finely detailed example of a Household Cavalry Warrant Officer’s EIIR gilt and enamel cap badge, by J.R. Gaunt of London.

The cap badge has a pierced gilt crowned Garter set on blue enamel and a voided centre with EIIR Cypher set on red enamel.

On the reverse it has a brass slider fitting, stamped with the makers details:

J.R. GA...  read more

Code: 52059

Scarce WW2 Mechanised Transport Training Corps MTTC Women's Cap Badge

Here on offer is a scarce original WW2 Mechanised Transport Training Corps MTTC women's cap badge.

A scarce original early Second World War 1939 to 1940 period 'Mechanised Transport Training Corps hat badge' in the form of a die-cast bronzed motor car wheel and tyre, the voided centre bearing crossed spanners each with a raised letter 'MTTC' with motto scroll below 'Pro Patria'. ...  read more

Code: 52058

3rd Pattern FS Fighting Knife by William Rodgers Personalised to Major D. P. EARLAM of the Royal Artillery

Here on offer is an excellent example of a 1970’s period, 3rd Pattern FS Fighting Knife by William Rodgers of Sheffield.

This knife has been personalised to Major D. P. EARLAM of the Royal Artillery and dated to 1972-1973.

This beautiful double-edged dagger blade measures 6.76” (17.4cm) in length and retains its original bright nickel-plated finish....  read more

Code: 50476

Unusual WW2 Royal Air Force Dental Branch Sweetheart Brooch

Here on offer is an unusual WW2 period Royal Air Force Dental Branch sweetheart brooch.

This unusual brooch appears to have been made from a gilt brass Dentist Branch, “DB winged” collar badge that has had the lugs removed and has then been set in clear plastic, like Lucite, with a black coloured backing.

On the reverse it still has its original vintage metal brooc...  read more

Code: 52057

Antique Victorian Pierced and Turned Bone Combination Dip Pen and Letter Opener c1880

Here on offer is a beautiful antique pierced and turned bone combination dip pen and letter opener, measuring 8.5” long, circa 1880.

The bone handle features fine pierced and turned detailing in the Dieppe style, typical of the Victorian era’s fascination with miniature craftsmanship.

Unscrewing the handle reveals a concealed gold plated dip pen nib that is held s...  read more

Code: 52048

WWI Period Imperial Service Badge

Here on offer is a finely detailed example of an original WWI period Imperial Service badge.

This silver coloured white metal badge depicts a detailed King’s Crown above the words ‘IMPERIAL SERVICE’.

On the reverse it has a thick pin and ‘C’ clasp.

This badge is in excellent condition.

The Territorial Force Imperial Service Badge was a...  read more

Code: 52056

Original British Army WW1 period Royal Artillery Brass Cap Badge

Here on offer is a finely detailed example of an original British Army WW1 period Royal Artillery brass cap badge.

This fine example is in excellent condition and retains the brass slider fitting on the back.

The badge measures 2.45” (6.2cm) wide and 1.9” (4.8cm) high.

It weighs 14g.

I am happy to combine postage on multiple items.read more

Code: 52055