Military Collectables

Scarce WW1 MM to BQMS RFA for Mesopotamia.

A scarce and interesting WW1 Military Medal awarded for Bravery in the Field correctly named to 905720 Battalion Quarter Master Serjeant Edward Francis Ball of the 337th Brigade Royal field Artillery. One on only 366 MM’s awarded for the Mesopotamia campaign. Ball came from Bexhill-on-Sea and he enrolled into the 1st Cinque Ports Artillery Volunteers in the November of 1914 and formed part of t...  read more

Code: 25520

Interesting WW1 Era Liberation of Trieste Commemorative Handkerchief

This printed cotton handkerchief was produced to celebrate the liberation of Trento and Trieste from the German army in November 1918, as far as I can see a complicated story of occupation, liberation and annexation, Google it!
The handkerchief is made from printed cotton and shows the various towns involved, it comes in very good condition (needs an iron) and measures 14 inches squareread more

Code: 25564

Aldington Bonnington War Memorial Ltd Edition Collectors Coin (3)

This is a limited edition war memorial collectors coin issued in 2016 by the Aldington Bonnington and Hurst war memorial to commemorate the fallen of the two wars, it comes in its capsule of issue and signed certificate by Lieutenant Colonel F.W. Fifield who was a local resident,
superb condition.  read more

Code: 25567

Rare Boer Prisoner of War Work Quill Photograph Frame

This is a very well constructed Boer era prisoner of war work photo frame, it is made I think from porcupine quills or possibly bird feather quills which have been wired together and finished with little blue beads, to the centre is a small photo space with a glass front. It comes in very good condition for its age and stands 3.5 inches high the centre section being one inch x just under 1.25.  read more

Code: 25589

Hand Turned Wood Helmet Stand. (3)

I collect WW1 and earlier helmets, and in the past have bought various hat stands and have found that over the years, the stands have marked the inside or misshapen the crown of the hat etc. so I had a selection of stands hand made in antique designs, used by museums and old milliners to make and restore hats. These have proven to be the best thing I ever did to safeguard my collection....  read more

Code: 25680

Hand Turned Wood Helmet Stand. (2)

I collect WW1 and earlier helmets, and in the past have bought various hat stands and have found that over the years, the stands have marked the inside or misshapen the crown of the hat etc. so I had a selection of stands hand made in antique designs, used by museums and old milliners to make and restore hats. These have proven to be the best thing I ever did to safeguard my collection....  read more

Code: 25681

Victorian Royal Engineers NCO’s Belt Buckle.

A good quality Royal Engineers NCO’s belt buckle, in solid brass. it shows Queen Victoria’s arms in a wreath with the motto Ubique (meaning everywhere) at the bottom. It is in lovely original condition, just showing light wear to the surface but it still has very good detail.
This buckle would has been worn with Slade Wallis equipment and dates to around 1890 to 1900.
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Code: 25739

Hand Turned Oak Helmet Stand. (1)

I collect WW1 and earlier helmets, and in the past have bought various hat stands and have found that over the years, the stands have marked the inside or misshapen the crown of the hat etc. so I had a selection of stands hand made in antique designs, used by museums and old milliners to make and restore hats. These have proven to be the best thing I ever did to safeguard my collection....  read more

Code: 25751

Pre 1908 HAC Brass Belt Buckle.

An Edwardian solid brass belt buckle worn by the Honourable Artillery Company. It is in very good condition just showing wear to the high points.  read more

Code: 25830

WW2 Era Women’s Voluntary Service Arm Band & Badges

A super condition WW2 WVS armband which has been stenciled with red paint over the green material, still retains its elastic on the back and comes in very good but slightly grubby condition, to go with the armband are two WVS badges, one made by Butler of Birmingham, the other by Gladman and Norman of Birmingham, they both come in very good condition with light surface wear.  read more

Code: 23204