German Army Officers Dress Dagger with Double Etched Blade by E & F HORSTER

Here on offer is a fine example of a German Officers dress dagger with double etched blade by E & F HORSTER, complete with its silver Portepee.

There is a huge amount of debate about “etched blades” as to whether various examples where WW2 era or post WW2.

I personally take the guidance from Thomas Wittmann’s reference books. On page 139 of his book “Exploring the...  read more

Code: 50560

Montgomery Clan Hallmarked Scottish Silver Lapel Brooch – Edinburgh 1951

Here on offer is a Montgomery Clan hallmarked Scottish silver lapel brooch, dated to Edinburgh 1951.

This small solid silver brooch is in excellent condition and still has some fine detail to the Montgomery clan image of the lady on the front. She is supporting an anchor with one hand and holding the severed head of a Saracen the other.

She is bordered by a ribbon/...  read more

Code: 50537

Framed Victorian Period Sweetheart Pincushion – “Home Sweet Home”

Here on offer is a lovely example of a Victorian period sweetheart pincushion that’s been fitted into a glass fronted cardboard display case.

This sweet pincushion has been set in the centre with the words:

HOME SWEET HOME

made from tiny domed metal pins.

Around the outer edges is an ornate swirling pattern made from cle...  read more

Code: 50529

Large Bronzed Aluminium Alloy Stylised Model of a WW2 Sunderland Flying Boat

Here on offer is a large bronzed aluminium alloy stylised model of a WW2 Sunderland Flying Boat.

I have no real idea of how old this model is but it seems to have been created in a stylised form to represent the famous British WW2 Sunderland Flying Boat.

It makes a great display piece and looks great as a aviation desk ornament.

It is ...  read more

Code: 50521

WW1 Austrian Commemorative Medal 1914 – 1918 with Original Ribbon

Here on offer is an original WW1 Austrian commemorative medal with its original ribbon.

The Austrian Kreigserinnerungsmedaille (War Commemorative Medal) was created in 1932 for award to all who served in the First World War, including soldiers, civil servants and relief workers. In 1933 gilt crossed swords were added to the ribbons of medals awarded to those who se...  read more

Code: 50487

Taxidermy of a Professionally Mounted and Framed Fox Skull

Here on offer is a great example of taxidermy that shows a professionally mounted and framed Fox Skull, possible a red fox.

The skull has been cut in half down the centre and mounted into a sealed glass fronted ‘shadow box’.

The frame is finished in a wonderful antique gilt finish and is in excellent condition and has a brass wall fixing on the back...  read more

Code: 50480

WW2 Trench Art Solid Brass Model of an RAF Bristol Blenheim

Here on offer is an unusual example of a WW2 Trench Art solid brass model of a RAF Bristol Blenheim, twin engined light bomber.

The model is a one piece solid brass casting and does show as expected, some age oxidisation to the finish, but no cracks or repairs.

Originally it would have had two ‘three bladed’ propellers, but now one engine has its pro...  read more

Code: 50443

Original WW2 DAF (Deutsche Arbeitsfront) German Workers Syndicate Members ID Book to Anton Kreissl – 1940 to 1945

Here on offer is an original DAF (Deutsche Arbeits Front) German labour front workers syndicate members book.

It is a small red-marbled coloured hardback book with a red linen spine and 16 pages.


On the front it has embossed in gold, the German DAF symbol, a Swastika inside a 'cog' wheel.


Above the symbol is and a smal...  read more

Code: 50434

Unusual WW2 Trench Art Brass Model of an RAF Handley Page HP52 Hampden

Here on offer is a rare and unusual example of a WW2 Trench Art brass model of a RAF Handley Page Hampden, twin engined medium bomber.

The model is a one piece solid brass casting and does show as expected, some age oxidisation to the finish, but no cracks or repairs.

Originally it would have had two ‘three bladed’ propellers, but now one engine has just the spinni...  read more

Code: 50432

Rare WW2 Trench Art Aluminium Model of an RAF Bristol Beaufighter

Here on offer is a rare example of a period WW2 Trench Art aluminium model of a RAF Bristol Beaufighter.

This is the first example I have come across of a Trench Art Beaufighter model in 40 years of collecting.

The model is a one piece solid aluminium casting and does show overall age oxidisation to the finish, but no cracks or repairs.

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Code: 50206