Military Collectables
WW1 Military Medal Group to Courtis RGA.
A superb medal group comprising of the Military Medal for bravery in the Field, this is named; 329137 Cpl.W.F. Courtis. 286/SGE: BY. R.G.A. the British war and victory medal named; 329137 A. Sjt. W. F. Courtis. R.A. and a WW2 era Special Constabulary Faith Service medal, this is named; William F Courtis.
All three medals come mounted on a medal bar, the medals are in very good or... read more
Beautiful Imperial German Naval Medal & Badge Group.
When I saw this set, I just had to have it, it has all been so beautifully fitted into this velvet and silk lined case.
Imperial Kaiserlichemarine group awarded to a Senior Wireless Operator and Petty Officer 2nd class, which includes the Iron Cross 2nd Class, a rare gilt metal Senior Wireless Operator and Petty Officer II badge, this is complete with its backing cloth, the scarc... read more
WW1 Military Medal to Seaforth Highlanders.
A wonderful gallantry medal correctly named to 240187 Pte. W. Neat. 1/5 Sea:Hdrs.
William E Neat served in France from 1st May 1915; the 5th battalion of the Seaforth Highlanders or the Sutherland and Caithness territorial battalion, they served in France with the 51st Highland division, almost as soon as they landed they were hurried to the defence of Ypres, here the enemy using... read more
WW1 ARRC to Nursing Sister with certificate.
The Associates of the Royal Red Cross awarded to Sister Esther Mahoney for her work at the Red Cross Hospital for Officers at 4 Percival Terrace, Brighton.
Included here is her original Royal Red Cross medal in the Garrard & Co box of issue, her red cross medal for service during WW1 and a little red cross brooch which is pinned to the top of the medal, also her original award c... read more
Super WW1 Trio to Nurse Fletcher. V.A.D
A wonderful untouched 1915 star trio correctly named to M. Fletcher. V.A.D. Miss Muriel Fletcher arrived in France with the Voluntary Aid Detachment on the 17th October 1915 and probably served on the western front for most of the war. Accompanying the trio is her original Red Cross ID Tag officially named 6433 Muriel Fletcher, these are very rare and for some reason and it comes on the... read more
Rare Nazi Air Sea Rescue Officers Cap Badge.
A rare badge made of the usual white metal displaying wings with crossed anchors to the centre, worn on a peeked cap by an officer of the Seenotdienst or Air Sea Rescue service.
This was a German military organization formed within the Luftwaffe to save downed airmen from emergency water landings, the service operated from 1935 to 1945, the last active group served in the... read more
Rare Boulton’s Trafalgar Medal 1805 with Paperwork
A very rare piece of original Trafalgar Militaria, it comprises of the medal issued by 19th century philanthropist and silversmith Matthew Boulton, he made one of these medals for every Naval rating that served in the battle, it is made of a base metal which at the time was more commonly known as Britannia metal a mixture of lead, pewter and zinc which could be given a high polished finish to r... read more
Victorian Medal Trio to Grenadier Guards, Crimean War
Interesting trio of medals awarded to 6470 Corporal Thomas Charles of the 3rd Battalion Grenadier Guards.
The medals are the Victorian Long Service and Good Conduct medal correctly named to Charles, the Turkish Crimea medal, this is also correctly named to Charles and the Crimean War medal, this is an original erased medal which has been added because his original medal was lost. The med... read more
WW1 1915 Star Trio & Memorial Cross to Canadian Infantry KIA – Vimy Ridge?
An interesting 1915 star trio awarded to 71240 Private Frederick Walter Boalch of the 27th Battalion (Manitoba Regiment) Canadian Infantry.
Frederick Boalch was born in Bristol England in 1886 the son of George a joiner living and working in Bristol Gloucestershire, Frederick was working as at a saw mill before he decided to emigrate, sailing on the Royal George and heading for N... read more
Magnificent & Rare RN Surgeon’s 3 Complete Dress Uniforms.
A very rare dress uniform that belonged to Surgeon Lieutenant Commander W. Greaves. RN.
It comprises of;
The Tail Coat this was for ceremonial and no 1 dress. This is a beautiful piece, embellished with gold bullion and gilt buttons, this dates from the early 1930’s but it was re-buttoned with Kings Crown buttons. It has the removable shoulder boards, again made from heavy... read more