Rare George VI Distinguished Flying Cross 2nd Type 1948-52
A Rare post WW2 Distinguished Flying Cross only awarded from 1948 to 1952, this one correctly dated 1951. A solid silver medal awarded to Officers and Warrant Officers of the RAF for acts of valour while flying in active operations against the enemy. There appears to be only 65 medals awarded for this period, this one dating 1951, probably relates to the Korean War.
This one is in superb... read more
2400.00 GBP
Father & Son Medal Groups Captain RE/RFA & Para Regiment
A very interesting pair of court mounted medal groups to father and son covering both world wars and beyond.
They comprise of a group of five, 1914/15 star to 120512 Corporal H. J. Evens Royal Engineers. British war and victory medal to 2nd Lieutenant H. J. Evans. WW2 defence and war medal, unnamed as issued.
A group of three WW2 defence and war medal and George VI General service... read more
450.00 GBP
George V 1856 Pattern Naval Midshipman’s Dirk.
A WW1 era 1856 pattern naval dirk. It has a lion head pommel; composite grip bound with silver wire. Acorn finial cross guard and etch blade, highly decorated including King George V Royal Cypher. It carries the makers mark for Grieves of London, Portsmouth and Devonport.
It has its original scabbard, but the earlier version has been used, the scabbard the has a release button grove, how... read more
325.00 GBP
Victorian 16th Lancers Officers Silver Lance Cap Plate Boss.
A Victorian officers Lance Cap plate boss in white metal, unmarked but tests as sterling silver. Dating from the mid Victorian era, circa 1860 - 1880 as the battle honours finish at ‘Aliwal’ from the 1846, during the First Anglo-Sikh War. The battle honours include that of the Peninsula wars when the regiment were the 16th (The Queen's) Regiment of (Light) Dragoons, as they did not become the 1... read more
220.00 GBP
French 1892 Pattern Sword Bayonet with Fog
The French Model 1892 is a sword bayonet built for the Mannlicher-Berthier M1892 Artillery and Cavalry Carbines. This is an earlier example but post 1905 with wooden grips, full quillon, small muzzle ring and this one cones with its original scabbard and leather frog. Various proof marks and numbered on the quillon. It is in excellent untouched condition, good clean rust-free blade, other metal... read more
120.00 GBP
Antique Shashka Type Primitive Sabre.
This is a bit of a head scratcher for me, not sure of origin. The hilt thick scales each side of the tang, these are made from, what looks like horn or could be very old, stacked leather. It has a long and broad curved blade with a shallow fuller on bother sides. It has the style of an early Caucasian Shashka and it is marked on the ricasso area, please see pictures. A very interesting sword wh... read more
120.00 GBP
Antique Royal Navy Fulton-Airey Instructional Neckerchief
Dating from the Victorian era this style of neckerchief was issued to new recruits as an aide-memoire, it was designed by Lieutenant Colonel K. Fulton, printed on linen it features to the centre Nelson’s famous signal ‘England expects that every man this day will do his duty’, surrounding this are numerous instructions and diagrams for training purposes including , Semaphore signs, rifle drills... read more
120.00 GBP
1960’s Type G Flying Helmet & Mask.
A type G blue cloth flying helmet dated 1963 and comes with all its original fittings, headphones and wired type P mask. All parts in excellent condition, looks hardly used label inside states it is size 3. read more
85.00 GBP
Vintage Rodgers Double Utility Knives and Sheath.
A scarce William Rodgers double knife set. A full-size utility knife and its matching miniature version in a purpose made scabbard. Both have white metal pommels, stacked leather grips, small brass guards and steel blades, both marked William Rodgers ‘I Cut My Way’ Sheffield England. In very good used condition, double leather sheath in good order and no damage. It measures 9.25 inches long.
75.00 GBP
Victorian Officers Horse Breast Plate – Complete.
a complete Victorian army officers horse breast plate. This is the strap which attaches to the front of the saddle, passes between the horsed legs and attaches to the girth. This is the full leather strap with brass plate. It is in good untouched condition, leather is good and pliable, the brass plate has some wear to the surface. A rare find, measuring 42 inches long with room for adjustment. read more
75.00 GBP