Military Collectables

Interesting Large Japanese Photograph WW2 Era

A large mounted photograph showing Japanese military alongside civilians, it looks like a town scene and some sort of celebration as the background is adorned with flowers. The central figures are in uniform and some are wearing medals, the civilians are in black robes and the men are wearing the high stacked shoes.
An interesting and intriguing piece in good condition, the mount measure...  read more

Code: 19817

WW2 German Day Badge/Tinnie 1936-37 Winter Help Fund

A nice white metal tinnie depicting a man with shovel, marked WHW 1936/37 Gau Essen, issued for winter work helpers, marked to the back with R. Sieper & sohne ludensheid. Comes in super condition.  read more

Code: 19786

18th/19th Century Musket & Pistol Balls. 5

16 lead musket and pistol balls of various sizes all metal detector finds from around the UK.
Lots may vary a little from picture but quantity the same.  read more

Code: 19731

WW2 USA First Army Corps Shoulder Sleeve Cloth Patches

A good pair of WW2 United States Army First Corps cloth shoulder sleeve patches, embroidered cotton, very good condition and measure 2.25 inches in diameter.  read more

Code: 19684

German DAF 1935 Labour Worker 'Tinnie' made from Wood

The German 'tinnies' where made in a variety of materials including wood and leather, this example made from wood is dated to the centre for 1935 and was worn by a labourer of 'hand worker'.
Comes in excellent condition with a pin on the back. Measures 35mm in diameter.  read more

Code: 19672

Pre WW1 German Stadt or Towns Letter Seals (1)

These group of four paper seals would have been used to seal the back of an envelope in place of the old fashioned wax seal as an anti-tamper device, most were broken upon opening so to find them complete is quite rare. They come in very good condition.
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Code: 19651

Pre WW1 German Stadt or Towns Letter Seals (2)

These group of four paper seals would have been used to seal the back of an envelope in place of the old fashioned wax seal as an anti-tamper device, most were broken upon opening so to find them complete is quite rare. They come in very good condition.

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Code: 19635

WW1 German Trench Art Brass Shell Case Dated 1917

A well worked piece of WW1 German trench art,decorated to the body with a scene of two deer in a landscape, the base is nicely marked with the date of March 1917 and POLTE MAGDEBURG. Comes in good condition and stands 9 inches high.  read more

Code: 19452

Unusual Gilded Metal & Enamel Women’s Auxiliary badge

Dating probably between the wars this gilded metal and enamel badge has printed to the front ' women's auxiliary league licensed trade' as far as I can gather this was an association of ladies who established their league in 1918 to counter the activities of the women’s temperance movement and thus promote the interests of the licensed victuallers.
Made by fattorini of Birmingham it meas...  read more

Code: 19432

QE II Issue Womens Imperial Service Medal

A lovely medal named to Ellen Hill Wilson, typically I have not been able to find her London Gazette entry so do not know what she did to be awarded the medal, comes in its box of issue and is in perfect condition.  read more

Code: 19372