Military Collectables

WW2 Period Lead Soldiers – Possibly RAF

Here are a set of ten, most likely Brittains lead soldiers, they have been hand painted, I have to say I'm not sure of the regiment as the blue that has been used is not typically RAF colours, they came from a diarama and were inset into a scene so are missing their bases, good condition, some wear to the paintwork.  read more

Code: 18003

Interesting WW1 Photo Postcard Yorkshire Regiment Boxing Team

This is an interesting photographic postcard showing a team of men from the 18th Yorkshire Regiment boxing team. At their feet you can see boxing gloves either side of a ball which says '3rd course'. On the back is written 'J. Garratt L/Sgt 18th Yorkshire Reg'.
The card is in fair condition, one tear along the top edge and signs of wear.  read more

Code: 18001

WW2 Silk Embroidered Handkerchief ATS

A lovely delicate silk handkerchief embroidered with the ATS motif, comes in very good condition, a few stains here and there, measures 10 x 10 inches.  read more

Code: 17896

Superb 1864 Pattern Cavalry Troopers Sword.

This is probably one of the best 1864 pattern cavalry swords I have ever had, its not the condition, its because this sword is the whole package when it comes to this particular pattern. It has a steel bowl type hand guard pierced with a Maltese cross, it has a single slot for a sword knot at the top of the hilt, the grip is basicly a slab of leather cross-hatched and held with five riv...  read more

Code: 17849

Scarce Pr 14th /20th Hussars Shoulder Titles.

Probably dating from the 1920’s these are the older style brass titles worn by the two regiments after they merged post WW1. Nice heavy gauge brass and in perfect condition.  read more

Code: 17848

Victorian Norfolk Regiment officers Uniform & Helmet.

A very rare full dress uniform for an officer in the 2nd volunteer battalion Norfolk regiment, it comprises of the blue cloth home service helmet, this has all silver fittings including its original helmet plate; it has the owners name as ‘Arnold’ inside on a paper label, I have tried to research this officer but there are a couple of possibility’s with the same name; the helmet is in e...  read more

Code: 17780

WW1 Territorial Artillery Officers Sword – Lancashire Brigade.

A fabulous Great War era Artillery officer’s sword made by Hobson of London and it carries the relevant proof mark. It has a beautifully etched blade showing the royal cypher, an artillery gun and the title ‘Lancashire Brigade’. The condition is excellent apart from a little wear conclusive of its age it is about as perfect as you are going to get an officers sword of this age. The orig...  read more

Code: 17779

WW2 Luftwaffe Pilots Wrist Watch

A genuine Luftwaffe issue watch, issued to air crew during the 1930’s and second world war. It has a very good Swiss movement made by Titus of Geneva, black face with luminous numbers and hands, plus it has a second dial for seconds all in a stainless steel case. On the back of the case is the issue number, the ‘D’ prefix indicates it is Luftwaffe issue, in this case the number is D8012...  read more

Code: 17769

WW2 French Anti-Nazi Propaganda Pop Up.

This is a rare little piece of WW2 ephemera, publish by the Free French, it shows how Hitler’s occupation of France, was taking the hard earned food and wine from the French people, and putting it in the fat bellies of his army’s. What makes this piece even more unusual it comes in ‘pop up’ form, giving it a 3D effect; amazingly it has survived in good condition, it isn’t mint but it is...  read more

Code: 17767

Indian Mutiny Medal, 95th Regiment.

A superb example of this medal correctly named to 3907 Drummer A. Taylor. 95th reg. it comes with its original Central India Clasp.
This medal was awarded officers and men of British and Indian units who served in operations in suppression of the Indian Mutiny of 1857.
Soon after the Crimean War ended the Sepoy Rebellion broke out in India in 1857. The 95th Regiment was on its way...  read more

Code: 17570