Rare WW2 Paratroopers Machete 1943
A very rare short machete made by martingale and dated 1943. Issued to British paratroops in small numbers for the Burma campaign. The short blade was deemed safer to jump into the Jungle with and issued for the Chindit operations of 1943. This is a very nice example a little light pitting to the blade in areas, but all marks are good and the scabbard is in excellent condition with correct mat... read more
520.00 GBP
WW1 Territorial Group to Pestridge Queens West Surrey Regiment.
A superb and scarce WW1 Group comprising of the WW1 British war and Victory medal correctly named to T-1897. Pte. G. Pestridge. The Queen’s R. Territorial Force War Medal Correctly named to T-1897. G. Pestridge. The Queen’s R. and the Territorial Force Efficiency medal correctly named to 60. Pte G Pestridge. 4/ the Queens Regiment.
Note. His TFWM is just one of only 435 awarded to OR’s ... read more
470.00 GBP
WW2 Medal Group to Stimpson KORR KIA Italy 1944.
A WW2 medal group comprising of the 1939/45 star, Africa star, Italy star, Defence and 1939/45 war medal in named box of issue and condolence medal issue slip relating to 5731145 Warrant officer II Crispen George Stimpson of the 1st battalion Kings Own Royal Regiment (Lancaster).
Crispen Stimpson was born in London on 13th October 1917. He was already serving in the KORR when war broke o... read more
180.00 GBP
Victorian Police Hanger / Cutlass.
A good early Victorian police sword dating from the 1840’s / 50’s. it has a
brass D guard and pommel with leather grip missing twisted wire binding. It has a very nice, curved cutlass type blade with no maker’s mark. It comes with its original brass mounted leather scabbard and in very good used condition. Locking catch button is missing but catch is still present. Still a nice example,... read more
285.00 GBP
WW1 Mk1 Type B Brodie Helmet with Original Badge and Decal.
WW1 Brodie Helmet type B with welded rim introduced in October 1915. This one has been well used and has a few battle scars. It has most of its original surface paint still remaining and rough sand textured finish, Suffolk regiment cap badge fitted, this looks like it was painted black at come point, and original painted decal on the back of a red diamond. This may be for the 14th brigade, 32 d... read more
275.00 GBP
Scarce WW1 Australian 1907 Pattern Bayonet.
A hard to find Australian manufactured bayonet to fit the Short Magazine Lee-Enfield No.1 series Infantry Rifles used during WWI and WWII. It has basic birds head pommel with a push button latch and oil hole, good wooden grips and a cross guard with muzzle ring. It has a long straight blade with maker’s details XOA for Lithgow Orange Arsenal, and it has a production date of August 1913. It come... read more
140.00 GBP
WW1 Era Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers Cap Badge.
The scarce all white metal badge worn the volunteer battalions of the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers during the first world war. In very good used condition with light wear to the surface.
Ref. IR17 read more
22.00 GBP
Scarce WW1 Era 14th Btn Royal Irish Regiment Cap Badge.
The solid white metal badge 1914 – 18 of the 14th (young citizens) battalion, Royal Irish regiment. This started life as an Irish civic organisation founded in Belfast in 1912. It was established to bridge the gap for 18- to 25-year-olds between membership of youth organisations—such as the Boys' Brigade and Boy Scouts.
When war broke out in August 1914, they became the 14th (Service) ... read more
24.00 GBP
WW1 RFC Leather Flying Helmet.
WW1 Era Royal Flying Corps type flying helmet. Soft leather outer and soft cotton lined it comes in very good used condition with all original press studs in place, chinstrap elastic has lost its stretch due to the use of natural rubber. read more
140.00 GBP
WW1 British 1907 Mk1 SMLE Bayonet by Wilkinson.
The primary British bayonet used during the First World War and used during the Second World War as well. It was manufactured to fit the Short Magazine Lee-Enfield No.1 series Infantry Rifles used during WWI and WWII. It has basic birds head pommel with a push button latch and oil hole, good wooden grips and a cross guard with muzzle ring. It has a long straight blade with maker’s details for; ... read more
135.00 GBP