Vintage “Type 3” GEM Guild of Experienced Motorists Car Badge for 50 Years of Unblemished Driving

Here on offer is vintage “Type 3” GEM car badge that were issued during the 1990s to members with a 50-year untarnished driving record by the Guild of Experienced Motorists.

The heavy chrome plated brass badge was manufactured by Thomas FATTORINI (as shown on the reverse) in the U.K.

The badge is in excellent condition and doesn’t look like it has ever been used....  read more

Code: 51048

Vintage GEM Guild of Experienced Motorists “V” Car Badge for 55 Years of Unblemished Driving

Here on offer is vintage GEM “V” car badge awarded for 55 Years of unblemished driving by the Guild of Experienced Motorists.

The badge is in excellent condition and doesn’t look like it has ever been used.

It has the number 55 in silver numbers on the front set in a circle of wreaths below the letters GEM.

On the reverse it states:

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Code: 51047

The Cookery And Food Association Docendo Discimus Car Badge

Here on offer is an unusual example of a car badge for The Cookery and Food Association “Docendo Discimus”, circa 1960.

The Cookery and Food Association (now named the Craft Guild of Chefs), I believe produced these badges in the 1960's.

The encased circular badge appears to be a blue paper printed image of wild boars either side of an oval crest which has a crown...  read more

Code: 50973

Unusual Japanese Vintage Double Sided Transparent Glass Pocket Compass with a Pouch

Here on offer is an unusual Japanese vintage double sided, transparent glass pocket compass with a pouch.

The compass is made from two convex glass domes that are fixed into a thin circular aluminium outer case.

Inside the glass it has an outer aluminium ring that on one side has a black background with the compass makings and on the other side is plain aluminium w...  read more

Code: 51042

Rare 1940’s ‘Spitfire’ Target Tiddly-Winks Game by Berwick’s of Liverpool, England

Here on offer is an original WW2 period version of the classic “Tiddly-Winks” parlour game.

This is the ‘Spitfire’ Target edition, made in England by Berwick’s of Liverpool, circa 1940.

I can only find one other example currently for sale and its being offered at £110!

The game is in great condition and comes with its original Bakelite cup that has ...  read more

Code: 51044

Cold War Period Romanian Army Officers Dress Dagger - Serial No.39768

Here on offer is an excellent example of a Socialist Romanian Army Officers Dress Dagger that has a
serial number, “39768” circa 1970.

All the metal fittings are made from gilt brass that is still in place and now has a nice aged patina to the finish.

It has a domed gilt brass pommel and the ferrule has a release button on the reverse.

The...  read more

Code: 51043

Antique East African Sudanese Arm Dagger with Sheath

Here on offer is an East African Sudanese arm dagger with sheath, probably from the late 19th century.

This dagger features an excellent straight double-edged blade that tapers to a point with a central ridge. There are also two smaller ridges that run the length of the blade near the blade edges. It has a bright polished finish with some scattered dark patches and very light pit...  read more

Code: 51038

Vintage African Tebu Ceremonial Short Sword with Leather Strap

Here on offer is a vintage African Tebu ceremonial short sword with leather strap.

I believe this short sword was made by the Tebu people, indicated by the characteristic bulb on the bottom of the sheath.

This type of short sword or large knife are very “flat” in their construction. Please see photo.

The grip and crossguard have a raised “M” pattern...  read more

Code: 51041

Vintage Stuart Surridge - 1977 Australia Touring Team Miniature Cricket Bat Autographed

Here on offer is a vintage Stuart Surridge - 1977 Australia touring team, miniature cricket bat.

This bat has the 1977 team’s signatures (a facsimile set) on the front and nine hand written genuine signatures on the back.

The bat is in great condition with just a couple of edge knicks.

It measures 16.9” (43cm) long and weighs 160g.

Ple...  read more

Code: 51039

Large Nickel-Plated Bronze Royal Navy Salon Culinaire Medallion – LSTD B.P. Thornton - H.M.S. Argonaut

Here on offer is an unusual Royal Navy Salon Culinaire Medallion awarded to LSTD B.P. Thornton who served on H.M.S. Argonaut.

HMS Argonaut (F56) was a Leander-class frigate that served with the Royal Navy from 1967 to 1993. She took part in the Falklands War in 1982, sustaining damage and casualties in action.

The large medallion appears to be made from bronze with...  read more

Code: 51037