Military Collectables

WW2 Era Mines and Booby Traps Pamphlet Part 3

A war office issue in June 1943, it has 27 pages of text detailing how to deal with mines and booby traps this being part 3 which handled dealing with ‘belts’ or ‘fields of mines’. It comes in good but used condition and is smaller than A5 in size.  read more

Code: 29946

WW2 1937 Pattern Web Double AM Ammo Pouch.

A 1937 pattern webbing double small .303 ammunition pouch in RAF blue and marked inside AM and dated 1944. In excellent condition with all original brass work.  read more

Code: 29955

Soviet Order of the Patriotic War 2nd Class 80’s Issue.

High quality badge type award with vibrant red enamels on silver. It was first awarded during the 2nd world war for Heroic deeds during the war in all areas of service. This example is engraved on the back with the issue number 3829132, which would make it a 1980’s issue. These were awarded to any remaining WW2 veterans still living. The last medal issued in 1985. This one is in very good condi...  read more

Code: 29975

Vintage Brazilian Gaucho Type Knife.

A beautiful knife with a good steel blade with elaborate etched decoration and the makers mark of the five-pointed star noting the maker was established in 1889. It has a fine stacked leather grip, no guard and small steel pommel. It comes in its original unusual leather scabbard made of various decorated pieces and with belt tongue. It is in excellent condition, but the very tip of the knife i...  read more

Code: 29976

Soviet Order of the Red Banner of Labour.

Soviet Russian silver and enamel Order of the Red Banner of Labour established 28th December 1920 and the last medal was awarded 21st December 1991. Awarded to honour great deeds and services to the Soviet state and society in the fields of production, science, culture, literature, the arts, education, sports, health, social and other spheres of labour activities.
This very fine example ...  read more

Code: 29981

Vintage Soviet Russian Winter Pilots Helmet.

Soviet air force pilot helmet worn by Mig Aircraft pilots between 1960s and 1980s. It is made with soft black leather and has sheepskin lining inside for winter use. Comes with original chinstrap and built in headphones. In good used condition with some wear.  read more

Code: 29982

Interesting WW2 F/S Type War Art Fighting Knife.

An interesting oddity, a Fairbairn Sykes type fighting knife which has a stacked grip comprising of Bakelite, aluminium and brass with a heavy brass pommel. It has a handmade brass lozenge shaped guard and a very good steel Fairbairn Sykes type blade, of the 3rd pattern with no ricasso. It has been very well put together, probably made from a damaged or broken knife in the post war era or a the...  read more

Code: 29983

Rare Imperial Russian Military Officers Silver & Enamelled Ring.

A very rare Imperial Russian Officers Ring. It is made of and marked .875 silver and is decorated with white, blue and red enamel with the imperial eagle to the centre. On the shoulders it is decorated with foliage and leaves. It is in superb original used condition with no damage to the enamel etc. it measures 20mm in diameter with an inner circumference of 62.8mm.  read more

Code: 29985

Soviet Order of the Badge of Honour.

Soviet Russian silver and enamel Order of the Badge of Honour. This was a single grade honour and awarded for accomplishments in labour, the civil service, literature, the arts and sciences. It was established on 25th November 1935 and replaced by the "Order of Honour" on 28th December 1988. This is a nice earlyish example engraved on the back with issue number 290437 which would date this from...  read more

Code: 29986

Rare Russian October 1917 Revolution Cigarette Case.

A very rare, silver-plated cigarette case from the early 1920’s made to commemorate the Russian Revolution’s final phase on the 24/25th October 1917. This case dedicated to the Russian navy, on one side is a scene of the Russian cruiser ship the Abpopa (Aurora) with the date 25 October. The other side is decorated with banners oak leaves and stars with the name ‘ABPOPA’ in a swag at the bottom....  read more

Code: 29988