Military Collectables

Pre WW2 MkII Officers Compass

A 1938 dated blackened brass officers compass made by F Barker & Sons of London. The condition is very good, it still works with a little tap at the dial and most of its original blacking is still intact. No damage to the glass and nothing missing, it just a very good example of of its type in a very good collectable grade.
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Code: 22078

WW1 Era Trench Art Brass Tank

A great hand made piece based loosely on the many variations of tanks used, the base is a sheet of brass and inscribed on it is 'souvenir of the Great War', the body is also brass with white metal runners and turret, the guns are copper rod and the sides are painted black. It comes in very good condition and the base measures 5 inches x 4.  read more

Code: 22194

WW1 Memorial Death Plaque and Pair to RGA KIA 1917.

An interesting plaque and British war and victory medal pair correctly named to 166345 Gunner Robert Norris of the 25th Siege Battery Royal garrison Artillery.
He was the husband of Alice Norris and they resided at 8 Scarsdale road Camberwell, London, not far from where he was born in 1887.
The 25th Siege battery arrived in France in the august of 1915, at this stage it is unclear...  read more

Code: 22209

Scarce WW1 Era Frederick August Saxony Medal.

Instituted on 23 April 1905 by King Friedrich August III of Saxony, it was awarded to enlisted men for notable service on the field of battle, the civilian version is on a different ribbon.
This one comes in near mint condition and still shows signs of its original lustre, it also comes on a small length of its original ribbon.  read more

Code: 22298

Rare WW2 Italian White Metal Air Force Wireless Operator Badge

Part of a private collection of Italian badges purchased recently, this one is a rare white metal Air Force wireless operators badge, comes in good condition just needing a clean, it measures just over 3 inches long.  read more

Code: 22640

Rare WW2 Era Italian Silver Bullion Wing Badge – Observer Reconnaissance Operator

This original WW2 Italian silver bullion work wings cloth badge was worn by either an observer/reconnaissance or photographer operator, from my research the style of badges were changed during 1943 so this would date mid war.
Comes in very good but used condition.  read more

Code: 22641

Unusual Made in the Field Swagger Stick

This unusual swagger stick came with a parcel of items from a family who had a serving man in Gallipoli, it is understood by the family to have originated from there but to be honest I cant give proof that that is the case.
The swagger stick is made from one piece of bamboo painted black, the knobbly top lending itself to being painted to resemble a face and head. Comes in good condition...  read more

Code: 19607

1860’s -70’s Norfolk Regiment Shako Plate.

A British army OR’s Shako plate for the Norfolk Regiment; it was originally gilt covered brass, but now all the gilt has worn away leaving the brass base metal. It has suffered some wear to the surface and both lugs on the back have been replaced. This one comes from my own collection and I had two new lugs put on some time ago so it could be worn on a shako. This is not a perfect specimen but ...  read more

Code: 19855

Victorian Volunteer Force Long Service Medal.

This medal was awarded to OR’s for 20 years’ service and issued from 1894 to 1908 when it was replaced by the Territorial Efficiency Medal, so quite a short lived medal.
This one is a very fine example of this medal, un-named as issued, it is in excellent original condition and on a length of its original silk ribbon.  read more

Code: 20055

WW2 RAF Sperry Directional Indicator.

Used in the blind flying panel on most WW2 aircraft including Spitfire’s and Hurricanes. This one is in good original condition, it just needs tidying up a little, as some of the black finish is missing from the front of the instrument, but one big plus point is, it still retains its original manufacturer’s metal label on the top, these on their own usually fetch £10-15.
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Code: 20242