Genuine Full Size Medal for the Liberation of Kuwait (UAE Version) - First Gulf War 1990-1991

Here on offer is a genuine full size medal for the Liberation of Kuwait (UAE version) that was an award given to members of the United Arab Emirates military for service against Iraq during the First Gulf War, 1990 - 1991.

My understanding is that this medal was issued in very limited numbers, making it a true military collectable for the future that covers the First Gulf War.read more

Code: 50634

Battle of Trafalgar 21st October 1805 Bicentenary Commemorative Limited Edition Plate - by Danbury Mint

Here on offer is a Battle of Trafalgar 21st October 1805 bicentenary commemorative limited edition plate - by Danbury Mint.

The plate is in excellent condition, no chips or cracks.

On the front it displays a Battle of Trafalgar scene with HMS Victory and the image of Admiral Nelson.
Around the edges are the words:

THE BATTLE OF TRAFALGAR 1805 ... read more

Code: 50628

WW2 British Home Guard Personalised Wooden Cigarette or Trinket Box with Group Photo on the Lid and Signatures Inside

Here on offer is an interesting WW2 period British Home Guard personalised large wooden cigarette or trinket box.

There is a wonderful clear black and white photo of the group, set under glass on the top of the lid.

From what I can make out of the uniforms they look to me like Home Guard?

Inside the lid there are the signatures of many if not all of... read more

Code: 50633

WW2 Period American Purple Heart Medal by Robbins Company Numbered 481316 with Original Case

Here on offer is a genuine WW2 period American Purple Heart Medal by Robbins Company with its original dark blue leatherette and gilt patterned case.

This fine example is stamped on the lower left edge with the number 481316.

Sadly, to my knowledge it is not possible to identify who was issued with this particular numbered example, as no database as such exists.read more

Code: 50632

Unusual WW2 VE Day Commemorative Oak Letter Opener

Here on offer is an unusual WW2 VE Day commemorative letter opener.

The letter opener is made from wood, which looks like oak to me, from WW2 British Battleships.
It has a great tapered shape to the opener and has a small metal plaque pinned to the top, which reads as:

MADE FROM
BATTLESHIPS OF BRITAIN
ADVANCE BRITANNIA LONG LIVE THE
CAUS... read more

Code: 50631

Vintage British Police Presentation Truncheon with Display Stand - FROM ALL YOUR FRIENDS AT WINSFORD POLICE STATION

Here on offer is a beautifully made presentation British Police wooden truncheon that is displayed on its own hand made wooden display stand.

The truncheon has been skilfully made from what appears to be lignum vitae wood.

The semi-circular stand has been carved from what looks to be walnut and it has a small polished metal rectangular plaque on the top that reads:... read more

Code: 50622

WW2 Italian POW Made Aluminium Trench Art Cigarette Case – Great Sphinx of Egypt

Here on offer is a fine example of a WW2 Italian POW made aluminium Trench Art cigarette or sweetheart case that depicts scenes of Egypt.

The case is in excellent unused condition and still retains a bright finish to the aluminium.

I have been told that these sweetheart cigarette cases where made by Italian POW's captured by the British Forces in North Africa durin... read more

Code: 50630

Kingdom of Spain - Alfonso XIII Award Medal with Gold Crown - Barcelona Universal Exhibition – 1888 in its Original Case

Here on offer is a fine Kingdom of Spain, Alfonso XIII award medal with the rarely seen Gold Crown made to celebrate the Barcelona Universal Exhibition in 1888.

This near mint example comes with its original fitted red leather covered case.

The silk lined interior displays in gold lettering the famous award winning Spanish jewellery reseller:

Hijo D... read more

Code: 50627

Pakistan Navy 50th Anniversary 1947-1997 - Large Gilt Bronze Cased Medallion

Here on offer is a rare and unusual large commemorative gilt bronze medallion that celebrates the 50th anniversary of the formation of the Pakistan Navy back in 1947.

I can’t find any reference to this medallion and given the superb quality of the casting, I suspect it was made for a high raking Navy official.

It comes with its original grey felt lined plastic cas... read more

Code: 50629