Military Collectables

WW2 German Merit Cross with Swords

A late war issue German war merit Cross with swords for combatants.
Awarded to; soldiers for exceptional service and bravery in non-combat conditions. Recipients had to win this grade of the award before being awarded the first-class medal.
This one is in good original condition, with light wear to the high points and split ring suspender which is unmarked, it comes on a good pie...  read more

Code: 30722

1930’s German Police Shoulder Boards.

A scarce pair of 1930’s full size bullion wire shoulder boards for the German State police or Schutzpolizei holding the rank of Meister, equivalent to a Warrant Officer, I believe.
The wine colour depicts the Schutzpolizei d. Gemeinden, the civil police officers in small municipalities not covered by a Schutzpolizei station. They were hired and uniformed by the municipalities themselves....  read more

Code: 30715

1950’s Service Medal of the Order of St John.

The post-war full-size plated Service Medal of the Order of St John. Named to S.A 733 L Lewis 1959. This medal is in good order with some wear to the plating and on original ribbon.  read more

Code: 30710

Scarce US 1871 Spanish Socket Bayonet.

Scarce socket bayonet for the 11.5 mm M1871 rolling block rifle.
The Remington patent rolling block rifle was manufactured under license from the Remington Arms Company by the Spanish government primarily at its armoury at Oviedo but also in more limited quantities at the Euscalduna facility in Planencia, Spain. The M1871 rolling block rifle was the standard Spanish infantry arm from ...  read more

Code: 30709

Handmade Northern Ireland Red Hand Commando Plaque

A hand made leather plaque backed by a piece of varnished plywood and backed again by more leather with a hanging ring. The leather on the front has been tooled with the symbol and title of the Red Hand Commando, under this is painted Long Kesh and over UVF.
This was brought back from Ireland by a corporal in the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers who served there during the 1970’s.
The ...  read more

Code: 30708

Royal Norfolk Regiment Officers Dress Cap.

A WW2 era Royal Norfolk Regiment officers dress cap made of wool with scarlet piping and band, bullion peek, leather strap silver badge and brass and silver buttons.
It is in excellent condition with no sign of moth damage, but it does have signs of age and use. A real beauty. Approximately a size 7 & ¼.  read more

Code: 30707

Replica Colt 45 & Leather Holster.

An older Denix replica of a Colt 45 single action revolver, this cocks and dry fires and the loading door opens and has a working ejector. It comes in a good quality black leather holster with leg ties. Revolver measures 11 inches long.  read more

Code: 30706

1916 Dated Officers Whistle & Lanyard.

A scarcer Acme Thunderer type officers whistle by J Huddson Birmingham, dated 1916 still attached to its original lanyard. Apart from signs of use and age, it is in perfect working condition.  read more

Code: 30705

Scarce Victorian Stevengraph – Death of Nelson.

In mid-19th century England, the town of Coventry was the centre of a ribbon weaving industry. In 1860 the Cobden–Chevalier Treaty was signed; this free trade treaty introduced new competition into the industry, leading to a collapse in the local economy.
Thomas Stevens, a local weaver, responded by adapting the Jacquard looms used in Coventry to weave colourful pictures from silk. By 18...  read more

Code: 30703

Rare Victorian Rifle Volunteers Award of Merit.

Rare gilded bronze medallion circa 1880’s awarded for merit by the Volunteer League of the British Empire where all ranks of the Rifle Volunteers could be members. Their headquarters was at 2 Southampton Street the Strand, London. Being gilt bronze it was awarded to NCO’s or junior officers. It is in excellent condition showing slight wear to the gilt on the high points and comes in its origina...  read more

Code: 30702