Military Collectables
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
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
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
Crimea era Paper Sampler from a Young Girl to Her Father
A paper sampler which could be store bought was probably embroidered by a young girl at the time, the paper is punched with holes for the little girl to follow and these were sold in all sorts of subjects and sizes. This one is commemorating the Crimean war, my pictures don’t really do this piece justice but to each side of the embroidery stands a soldier and the centre is embroidered ‘... read more
1853 Pattern Cavalry Sword & Scabbard.
A wonderful example of this type of sword, issued just pre the Crimean war, this was the first sword that was issued to both light and heavy cavalry and when the 1864 pattern was issued to regular cavalry, these were mostly passed on to the yeomanry regiments.
This one is in very good untouched condition and could do with a light clean, there are no major dings and dents to the s... read more
Victorian Silver Infantry Officers Whistle.
A fabulous piece of early Victorian Officers Kit, dating from around 1840 - 60 these were worn on the cross belt by infantry officers such as officers of the Rifle Brigade and if you are a fan of ‘Sharp’, he wears one on his dark green uniform.
This one is in superb condition, made of white metal and it is not hallmarked, there is makers details on the back of the lion head boss,... read more
WW1 medal Group to Sister Rowland French Red Cross.
A wonderful great war medal group of four awarded to Nursing Sister Charlotte Rowland of the French Red Cross; the group includes the British war and Victory medal correctly named to Charlotte Rowland, the French medal for front line red cross service, this is silver plated on bronze and lastly the French Cross medal for meritorial service with one extra enamelled blue star, for further... read more
WW1 & WW2 Group to Nurse Christie.
A fabulous group which includes WW1 British War and Victory medals correctly named to Nurse E K Christie, 1939-45 star, Defence and war medal, WW2 Belgian Red Cross Service badge, named box of issue for WW2 medals, named to Sister Evelyn K Christie 20th G/H 1st Eastern, Cambridge.
Apart of 2 different medal index cards for this lady, no other research has been done; the first mic... read more
Fine Pair Victorian Binoculars by Negretti & Zambra.
A beautiful pair of 19th century Binoculars made by Negretti and Zambra of Hatton Garden London, maker to the Queen; they have Galilean optics set in to a brass body with sliding eye pieces, these date from anything around the 1860’s – 90’s so in military terms these were probably a private purchase, they are also engraved with the original owners monogram and would have been very expen... read more
WW1 Medal Trio to Nurse Hollingum V.A.D. Served HMHS.
WW1 Trio awarded to Nurse Muriel Hollingum of the Voluntary Aid Detachment.
Muriel Hollingum was born in Poplar London on June 15th 1884; she was one of five children born to Spencer and Hanna Hollingum, Spencer a Clerk and Emma a School teacher.
Muriel was quick to volunteer for the red cross as her medal index card states she was serving on Hospital ships on the 15th De... read more