Military Collectables

Scarce Victorian Stevengraph – Death of Nelson.

In mid-19th century England, the town of Coventry was the centre of a ribbon weaving industry. In 1860 the Cobden–Chevalier Treaty was signed; this free trade treaty introduced new competition into the industry, leading to a collapse in the local economy.
Thomas Stevens, a local weaver, responded by adapting the Jacquard looms used in Coventry to weave colourful pictures from silk. By 18...  read more

Code: 30703

Rare Victorian Rifle Volunteers Award of Merit.

Rare gilded bronze medallion circa 1880’s awarded for merit by the Volunteer League of the British Empire where all ranks of the Rifle Volunteers could be members. Their headquarters was at 2 Southampton Street the Strand, London. Being gilt bronze it was awarded to NCO’s or junior officers. It is in excellent condition showing slight wear to the gilt on the high points and comes in its origina...  read more

Code: 30702

WW2 US Army Air Force Throat Microphone.

The WW2 USAAF T-30R Throat Microphone Made by the Kellogg Switchboard and Supply company and used by US bomber crews and pilots with headsets. This one is in very good used condition, the elasticated strap is still good.  read more

Code: 30701

Inert Russian RG 42 Fragmentation Grenade.

The RG-42 was originally introduced during World War II from 1942 onwards as an emergency measure to replace the RGD-33 grenade, a pre-war design which proved to be too complex to operate, too expensive and time-consuming to produce. It remained in use with the USSR, Warsaw Pact countries, and Communist China in the post-war period.
This one is in very good condition, disarmed, inert and...  read more

Code: 30699

Royal Norfolk Regiments NCO’s Dress Cap.

A post war Royal Norfolk Regiment NCO’s No 1 Dress cap. It is made of wool with scarlet piping and band. It has a leather strap, white metal badge and silver and brass buttons. It is in very good condition but does have a few old moth holes to the band, now treated. It was a private purchase from Edward Smith, Bond Street London. Measuring approximately 7 & ½.  read more

Code: 30698

US Vietnam Era Military Survival Pocket Knife by Camillus 1970.

An original 1970 issued US military pocketknife by Camillus. With four folding tools including utility knife, bottle opener with screwdriver tip, tin opener, small fruit / eating knife. It is in superb condition with only light wear. It measures 4 inches when closed not including metal belt loop.  read more

Code: 30696

Scarce The Battle of Zorndorf 1758.

A scarce bronze medallion commemorating the Battle of Zorndorf 25th August 1758 during the Seven Years' War, involving the Prussian and Russian armies. saw Prussian forces under Frederick the Great facing a Russian army led by Count William Fermor. While the battle was tactically inconclusive, with both sides claiming victory, it was a significant event in the war and a crucial moment in the ev...  read more

Code: 30695

Scarce Battle of Rossbach Medallion 1757.

The Battle of Rossbach took place on 5 November 1757 during the Third Silesian War (1756–1763, part of the Seven Years' War) near the village of Rossbach, in the Electorate of Saxony. In this 90-minute battle, Frederick the Great, king of Prussia, defeated an Allied army composed of French forces augmented by a contingent of the Reichsarmee (Imperial Army) of the Holy Roman Empire. The French a...  read more

Code: 30694

Mid Century Riot Police Rubber Truncheon.

1960’s / 70’s hard rubber police truncheon, brought back from Northern Ireland. It is quite heavy and with some age crazing to the surface, with string lanyard. A interesting authentic piece, measuring 12 inches long.  read more

Code: 30693

5th Royal Inniskilling Dragoon Guards Badge Set.

White metal kings crown cap badge marked J Gaunt London with a pair of Shoulder titles with original pins and backing plates. Cap badge in used condition, shoulders near mint with light toning.  read more

Code: 30692