Military Collectables

Boer War Lee Metford MkII Bayonet by Sanderson with Frog.

The scarcer Mk II bayonet and not the MK I type II which is often called the MkII, the true MkII unique having no oil hole in the grip. This is a lovely example by with the date mark of august 1899 by Sanderson of Sheffield. It comes in very good order with some light pitting to the pommel and guard, and the blade is good with no rusting just light staining. It comes in its original leather and...  read more

Code: 31281

WW1 Officers Field Compass – Named to MC Winner.

A very good WW1 era Officers compass in original leather case.
The underside marked F Baker & Son London. It has also been engraved ‘R K Taylor Nightingale 4th Bn Lancs Fusiliers’.
This refers to Ralph Kennith Taylor Nightingale who got his commission as 2nd Lieutenant in the 4th battalion Lancashire Fusiliers in 1999. He entered the war in 1914 at the rank of Captain of the 2nd ...  read more

Code: 31285

Victorian 1845 Pattern Infantry Officers Sword

A Victorian Infantry Officers Sword with gilt brass hilt with folding guard, so post 1850. A ray skin grip bound with twisted and two single strand wire. The guard has a light depression in the frame, which is seen a lot with type of sword, probably a result of battle damage. A good slightly curved single fullered blade now with a dark tone, I think this commonly caused by greasing the blade w...  read more

Code: 31286

Soviet Russian Order of the Patriotic War 2nd Class.

The Soviet Russian Order of the Patriotic War 2nd Class. Made of Russian (84 Zolotnik) silver which is .875 grade of silver with red and white enamels. On the reverse it is engraved with the number 366338 gives an award date to early 1945.
Awarded to all soldiers in the Soviet armed forces, security troops, and to partisans for heroic deeds in war on the Eastern Front of World War II. read more

Code: 31341

WW2 Dated 1944 pair of Army Officers Field Boots

This pair of WW2 officers brown leather field boots are clearly marked on the inside with ‘K Boot 1944 Gh283 9 N’ I assume this means a size 9, they are additionally marked 9 over M with the broad arrow on the base near the heel, each boot has numerous studs on the heel and sole, they come in fair condition, a bit dirty and the leather is crying out for a feed, showing signs of age and use they...  read more

Code: 31333

WW1 Iron Cross 2nd Class.

A good example of the EKII, which has a nice large but unmarked suspender ring. It is the typical three-part construction with a magnetic iron core which comes in very good original condition, just a little toned.  read more

Code: 31330

WW1 Silver Tournament Medal to Capt Canadian Corps of Guides.

Solid silver Aldershot Command Group Competition Tournament 2nd place Medal awarded to Captain C. C. S. Watson of the 5th Canadian Division for Tilting Ring and Peg. C. C. S Watson was a Captain with the Canadian Corps of Guides from October 1916. The Corps of Guides were mounted troops of an infantry division used for collecting intelligence and reconnaissance.
Tilting at the Ring: A r...  read more

Code: 31312

US 1887 Hospital Corps Knife

This Springfield Armory Model 1887 Hospital Corps Knife is etched "HOSPITAL CORPS/ U.S. ARMY." in a panel on the left side of the blade. The knife has a turned and grooved dark stained grip with plated brass cap and cross-guard. The knife is complete with a "Type 1" black leather scabbard with belt loop and brass throat. The inside of the belt loop is stamped "WATERVLIET/ARSENAL" in two lines. ...  read more

Code: 31346

Collection of Six Rifle Clubs Pendants and Medal

Here is a mixed bag of vintage rifle clubs and association badges, a medal and medallion, they include the army rifle association, N.R.A. miniature rifle clubs and a 1937 coronation mini rifle clubs competition pendant, all come in very good condition  read more

Code: 31386

WW1 Brass & Enamel Sweetheart Brooch – LENS Hill 70

A scarce example of this style of sweetheart brooch, made from brass with coloured enamels, it has the name LENS suspended from the bottom, this appears to relate to the battle near the town of Lens and is generally known as the capture of Hill 70, it comes in very good condition and measures approx. 1.5 inches long.  read more

Code: 31387