Military Collectables

Crimean War Medal to Carden Commissariat Department.

Queen Victoria’s Crimean war medal, no clasp correctly named to Nicholas Carden. There is no regiment or number so it must refer to N. Carden. Commissariat Department.
During the Crimean War (1854-1856), the British army's supply organization, was headed by the Commissariat Department. they struggled to keep up with the basic needs of the troops, leading to extreme shortages of food and ...  read more

Code: 30551

Victorian RA Territorial Force Officers Helmet Plate.

Victorian Royal Artillery Territorial Force Officers helmet plate in gilt metal. Royal arms over cannon, ‘Ubique’ and scroll ‘Quo Fas Et Gloria Ducunt’. Issued from 1901. In excellent condition, gilt with a nice mellow tone, little wear to gilt finish.
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Code: 30550

Scarce Victorian RE Volunteers Helmet Plate.

All white metal OR’s helmet plate for the Royal Engineers Volunteer regiment used until 1901. royal arms with blank frosted scroll below. In excellent original condition still showing wonderful detail.
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Code: 30549

Edwardian 5th Royal Irish Lancers Lance Cap Plate & Plume.

A scarce brass other ranks lance cap plate for the 5th Royal Irish Lancers used from 1901 to 1922 although this one has the Boer war battle honours added so it will date around 1905 onwards. It comes with its green horsehair plume with treaded base. Both pieces are in excellent original condition, the Lance plate has only one of its original screw nuts on the back. plate measures 9.25 x 5 inche...  read more

Code: 30548

WW1 Medal Pair to Lieut Moore Scottish Yeomanry – RFA.

An interesting WW1 British war and victory medal correctly named to Lieutenant Maurice Storey Moore Scottish Yeomanry latter transferred to Royal Field Artillery.
Maurice Storey Moore was born in august 1891 in Durham, he was the eldest son of Lieutenant Colonel Maurice Moore and his wife Florence Mary, who was the daughter of Samuel Storey, MP for Sunderland. His younger brother Captain...  read more

Code: 30547

Silver Kendal & Dent Admiralty Pocket Watch 1900.

A superb English lever pocket watch in hallmarked silver case. The movement made by Kendal & Dent 106 Cheapside, London and makers to the Admiralty. The silver case is hallmarked for Birmingham 1900 and made and retailed by Errington Watch Company, using this mark from 1897 to 1903. It comes in superb working condition, cleaned and serviced with its two original keys, one for winding (left hand...  read more

Code: 30546

Edward VII Volunteer Force Long Service Medal 3rd Norfolk’s

Awarded to members of Volunteer Forces in recognition of 20 years of service in the ranks. This one is correctly named to 4010 Private J Meek of the 3rd Volunteer battalion Norfolk regiment.
This unit was formed as a volunteer battalion in 1861 and later became the 3rd Volunteer Battalion in 1883. In 1908 it was retitled as the 3rd (Reserve) Battalion, Norfolk Regiment.
This meda...  read more

Code: 30545

Edwardian RA Territorial Force Officers Helmet Plate.

Victorian Royal Artillery Territorial Force Officers helmet plate in gilt metal. Royal arms over cannon, ‘Ubique’ and scroll ‘Quo Fas Et Gloria Ducunt’. Issued from 1901. In excellent condition, gilt with a nice mellow tone, little wear to gilt finish.
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Code: 30544

Victorian Royal Engineers Officers Helmet Plate.

Victorian cloth helmet plate in gilt metal worn by the officers of the Royal Engineers until 1901. This one is in excellent condition with very little wear to the gilt finish, which is a nice mellow tone.
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Code: 30543

Vintage Siege of the Alamo / Jim Bowie Knife.

A very good quality and well-made knife, made in Sheffield I believe for the commemoration of the famous Siege of the Alamo of 1836. It has a very fine steel blade etched with the dedication “Siege of the Alamo 1836. Col Jim Bowie’s Final Stand”. It has a solid brass guard and hardwood scales to the grip. It comes with its original leather sheath and in very good condition with some signs of we...  read more

Code: 30542