Military Collectables

1929 German Trade fair Badge – Leipzig

A very good quality white metal badge for a trade fair in Leipzig 1929, well marked to the back with A.E.G. Metallerke oberspree, herbstmesse 1929 beginn 25th August, it also has the issue number 000919. Comes in super condition and measures 1.25 inches long.  read more

Code: 22055

Scarce 1922 Dated National Association of German Officers Magazine

Translated as 'magazine' this is more a mini newspaper, entitled 'Deutsche treue' which again translates as German fidelity this periodical was intended for veteran German officers. My very broken German can pick out words relating to 'war in the air' and political information.
8 pages of information which for someone who can read German will find interesting I'm sure. Comes in good but ...  read more

Code: 22050

WW2 Dated Folding Wire Cutters.

A good pair of WW2 dated wire cutters, issued to the British army by various manufactures. This pair come in good working condition and nicely patinated. It measures 13.5 inches fully extended and ready to use. 10 inches when folded down. I have only a few on offer at this price, so when they’re gone, they’re gone.

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Code: 22017

Vintage White Metal Gettysburg Peace Memorial Ashtray

Made from a soft white metal and embossed with a scene of the peace memorial at Gettysburg this commemorative ashtray would have been a tourist piece probably from the 1920's/30's.
Comes in fair condition there is some staining to the metal in places, measures just under 4.5 inches in diameter.  read more

Code: 21979

WW1 Royal Fusiliers Sweetheart Badge.

A lovely WW1 era Sweetheart brooch for the Royal Fusiliers; originally this with have been brass overlaid with a gilt finish, unfortunately the gilt has almost all gone from the front. Having said that, this badge remains in very good condition overall. It measures 1.25 inches high.  read more

Code: 21977

WW1 Era Royal Army Medical Corps Sweetheart Badge.

A super little brass sweetheart badge for the RAMC, unusally this one also has a swag with the regiments moto along the bottom; ‘In Arduis Fide Lis’; ‘Faithful in Adversity’, along with the regiments name.
It comes in excellent condition with its original pin, which is also in good order. It measures; 1.25 x 1.25 inches.  read more

Code: 21963

Quality German Badge - Reichstag Berlin 1930's

Normally made from lightweight metal this one is different in its construction, made from a decent weight brass it shows the Reichstag in Berlin. These ere bought at the Reichstag as souvenirs in the 1930's - 40's and came in many different sizes. No makers mark and comes in very good condition, it measures just over one inch in diameter.  read more

Code: 21873

WW2 Era 'The Welch' Sweetheart Badge

A simple bar badge for the 'Welch' regiment, made from brass and enamels, complete with the motto 'ich dien', comes in very good condition and measures just under two inches long.  read more

Code: 21720

WW2 Era German RAD Sleeve Badge. Factory Pick Up

A large German Labour Corps or Reichsarbeitsdienst sleeve badge. It is made from a light white metal, probably aluminum, in the design of the RAD logo, a spade head with ear of wheat each side. This one is an unfinished piece, it hasn’t been painted and has had no pins ever fixed to the back. Quite a rare find. It comes in excellent original condition, obviously it hasn’t been used. A nice big ...  read more

Code: 21672

Rare 18th C Satirical Print by West Napoleonic War Interest

Satirical prints flourished in the late 18th and early 19th century especially in London. Most prints or cartoons showed the then current political scene as well as parodying theatre, royalty, and any other fashionable subject. These prints were produced by the big production houses as well as small independent works and were sold in black and white, but for a few pence more you could buy them ...  read more

Code: 21660