Victorian 1834/74 Household Cavalry Officers State Sword by Hawkes
The 1874 officers State Sword of the 1st Lifeguards. Probably one of the oldest and most costly patterns of swords still used by the British army. This one is the post 1874 variant with the insignia for the 1st Lifeguards below queen Victoria’s crown. It is in totally untouched condition, so the hilt is covered with years old patination. The blade is clean and free from rust and pitting althoug... read more
975.00 GBP
WW1 Military Medal Group to Ridley Royal Engineers Durham.
A very interesting WW1 British war and victory medal and the George V Military Medal for Bravery in the Field correctly named to 148387 Sapper / A Corporal James William Ridley of the A.N. Cable Section Royal Engineers.
James Ridley was born on 26th October 1891 in Southwick Sunderland. At a young age he was employed as a Coal Mine Putter, a labourer, often a boy, young man, or woman, re... read more
RAF Mk C3 Flying Helmet.
A super example of the late cold war Mk C3 flight helmet introduced in the 1970’s, fitted with NATO-pattern headsets and wiring, with integral microphone. This helmet also includes both its original clear and anti-glare visors and cover. It is in excellent condition with signs of light use and wear. Size medium. read more
1899 Pattern Cavalry Troopers Sword – Refurbished for Modern Use
An interesting 1890 pattern cavalry sword which was refurbished and replated for use during the 1960’s to make it standard regulation. It has been kept basically the same, it now has a wire bound leather grip and the original Shoe / Drag has been removed from the scabbard. The blade and scabbard have original and modern proof marks, and it carries the makers mark for Sanderson Bros & Newbold Li... read more
220.00 GBP
1821 Pattern Heavy Cavalry Sword 19th Hussars by Pillin.
Victorian period heavy cavalry officer’s sword the 1821 pattern but with a straight back, Wilkinson type blade. It has a pierced honeysuckle guard with ray skin covered grip and crosshatched pommel; it has a two third fullered blade with etched decoration and the Elephant motif of the 19th Hussars. There is a brass proof button on one side of the ricasso and the makers details on the other for ... read more
1914/15 Star Trio to Roberts E Yorks Reg – Sunderland Coal Miner.
A really interesting a quite sad group of medals and items to a Sunderland man. It includes 1914/15 star, British war and victory medal correctly named to 15814 Private R. W. Roberts E. York. R. Active Service Bible 1914 – 15 the gospel to Saint Luke, named inside ‘R Roberts’. Plus, badges and insignia etc all housed in a WW1 Princess Mary’s Christmas gift tin.
Robert Weaver Roberts was ... read more
WW2 US Folding Machete
This type of machete was introduced in USAAF emergency kits B-2 and B-4 in 1942, replacing the model 18 Collins machete. This one is in good used condition, manufactured by Cattaraugus USA and comes with its original blade cover. It measures 11 inches when folded and 15.5 when open.
Ship to UK mainland only. Over 18's only. read more
125.00 GBP
18th Century Small Sword with Folding Guard
A simple yet attractive 18th Century small sword. Typical light weight dress sword with a solid brass decorative hilt, which would have originally had a gilt finish, an hourglass shaped guard with one side hinged and folds up for comfortable wear, a wire bounded grip and a triangular or trefoil steel blade which terminates to a fine point.
This sword is in good order but missing its scab... read more
1930’s German Kriegsmarine Rowing Prize Fob / Ribbon.
800g German silver and enamel hanging fob ribbon with two fist prize award bars, one dated 1931 for 1251 Km and the second, First prize 1932 1411 Km. all silver fittings on a dark blue silk ribbon with small chain and swivel at the top. Kriegsmarine rowing Clubs had competions for rowing tours, rowing vast distances in clinker built boats, an incredable feat. read more
65.00 GBP
4 800g German Silver Teaspoons.
4 scarce 800grade German silver tea / coffee spoons with a pointed terminal and displaying a gold colour eagle at the top, gold eagle too small to test. They are hallmarked on the back 800 RND. In lovely condition, no damage just light signs of use. 53 grams weight. read more