Military Collectables

1887 Mk III Enfield Bayonet by Wilkinson.

A scarce bayonet by Wilkinson, issued with the Martini Henry MkIV Rifle. Wilkinson only produced this bayonet during 1887 & 1888 before the contract had been cancelled in favour of the 1888 pattern bayonet for the new Lee rifle. The mark III differs from the Mark II in having an un-fullered blade and being slightly heavier. This one has been later issued to an Indian regiment as it has been eng...  read more

Code: 30094

M1870 Montenegrin Gasser Type Revolver.

A real brute of a revolver, large calibre which looks like 11.2mm. The title 'Montenegrin Gasser' covers a variety of six-chamber large calibre revolvers. The standard issue in the Montenegrin military was the Austrian M1870 Gasser which became known as the Montenegrin Gasser. in 1910 King Nicholas I of Montenegro proclaimed that all male citizens were members of a national militia and had both...  read more

Code: 30093

Victorian 34th (Cumberland) Regiment of Foot Glengarry Badge.

A lovely Victorian all brass glengarry badge of the 34th regiment of foot, the Cumberland regiment. The 1st pattern badge with ‘Pyrenees’ heads the battle honours issued from 1874 to 1881 when it became part of the Border regiment.
This badge is beautiful it has some wear to the high points due to polishing but now with a nice even dark tone.
Ref. C25  read more

Code: 30092

WW1 Royal Warwickshire Officers Cap Badge.

The elegant bronze badge worn by the officers of the regiment. A super quality badge in excellent original condition.
Ref. C23  read more

Code: 30090

WW1 Bronze Memorial Plaque to Lyon 8th Leicester’s.

WW1 Memorial Plaque named to Herbert John Lyon. The only name listed is for 41837 Private Herbert John Lyon of the 8th battalion the Leicestershire regiment.
Herbert was born in Shoreditch, London 1892. He was one of four children of Alfred and Eliza Lyon, and before the war he was employed as a Clerk for a manufacturing works in London. On December 3rd 1911 he married Amy Thorn and took...  read more

Code: 30088

1821 Pattern Light Cavalry Troopers / Artillery Officers Sword.

A nice old untouched sword, very minty and covered with years of patination. I am calling this a Light Cavalry troopers’ sword because there is no evidence of etching on the blade, or makers mark, but it could have been an Artillery officer’s or NCO’s sword without the finery. The only distinguishing mark it has is the proof button for Charles Reeves of London. It has no scabbard, but the hilt ...  read more

Code: 30087

Order of the League of Mercy Medal.

A superb example of the Order of the League of Mercy medal on a woman’s bow. It is silver gilt and enamelled with an image of charity in the centre and with a hinged suspender. It was awarded for at least five years distinguished and unpaid personal service to the League in support of charity hospitals, or in the relief of suffering, poverty or distress. The Order ceased to be awarded after 194...  read more

Code: 30086

WW1 Manchester Regiment Badge.

The all-brass wartime issue badge issued until the end of the war when it reverted back to the bi-metal but this was changed in 1923 to the fleur-de-lys type. This fine example is in very good used condition.
Ref. C22  read more

Code: 30085

WW2 Canadian Wentworth Regiment Cap Badge.

A nice original gilding / white metal badge for the Wentworth Regiment formerly part of the Royal Hamilton Light Infantry with a long history of service to the crown. A lovely quality used badge in nice bright condition.
Ref.C21  read more

Code: 30084

WW1 Era York & Lancs Regiment Cap Badge.

The brass and white metal badge of the York and Lancaster regiment. A beautiful used badge with superb even patination with light wear to the high points.
Ref C20a  read more

Code: 30083