Military Collectables

WW1 Memorial Plaque & Pair to Johnson 1/7th Black Watch.

A WW1 memorial plaque named to James Johnson and British war and victory medal pair correctly named to 6683 Private James Johnson 1/7th battalion Royal (Black Watch) Highlanders.
James Alexander Johnson was born in Cardross Dumbartonshire 1889. James lost his mother at an early age and was brought up by his father and six elder siblings. He may have been enlisted as a Territorial before ...  read more

Code: 29995

WW1 1914/15 Star Trio to Bilsborough Seaforth Highlanders KIA.

If there is a testimony of how brave and resilient this generation was, it is this trio.
It comprises of 1914/15 Star, British war and victory medal all correctly named to S/3535 Private John Bilsborough of the 6th (Morayshire) battalion the Duke of Albany’s (Ross-shire Buffs) the Seaforth Highlanders.
John Thomas Bilsborough was born in Lancaster Lancashire 1896. When war broke o...  read more

Code: 29994

3rd Pattern Fairbairn Sykes Fighting Knife & Sheath.

A very good 3rd pattern Fairbairn Sykes type fighting knife with a 4.75 inch blackened brass hilt with a steel cross guard, this is stamped with the makers mark for R cooper, Shefield. It has a good steel blade with most of its original bluing remaining. The very tip of the blade is rounded slightly and overall, this knife has had some use. It comes with its original sheath with brass chape and...  read more

Code: 29993

WW1 British 1907 Mk1 SMLE Bayonet by Wilkinson.

The primary British bayonet used during the First World War and used during the Second World War as well. It was manufactured to fit the Short Magazine Lee-Enfield No.1 series Infantry Rifles used during WWI and WWII. It has basic birds head pommel with a push button latch and oil hole, good wooden grips and a cross guard with muzzle ring. It has a long straight blade with maker’s details for; ...  read more

Code: 29992

19th Century Box Lock Pocket Pistol.

A good mid 19th century Box-Lock percussion pistol, no makers but good quality with a slightly longer barrel than useal. The turn off barrel has a Birmingham proof mark, and it has a walnut slab grip which has a small old repair. A lovely little piece which cocks and dry firers nicely. It measures 7 inches long.
Muzzle loading obsolete calibre no licence required.
Shipping to UK m...  read more

Code: 29991

WW2 Issued Commando Burgen Pack.

An early example commando Burgen made by Nesta Ltd and dated 1941. This one was issued and then returned for modification and restamped ‘Modified by J C & Co 1943’. It is in exceptional condition for an original issue, inside it has several names which are a mixture of wartime and post war graffiti. It has all its original straps and buckles etc on the outside of the front flap is written ‘E’ p...  read more

Code: 29990

WW1 1914/15 Star Trio to Moore Imperial Light Horse / RAF.

A very interesting WW1 1914/15 star correctly named to Private T.C. Moore I. L. H. and a British war and victory medal to Lieutenant T. C. Moore R.A.F.
Thomas Colvin Moore was born January 26th1896, in Pretoria, South Africa. He was probably serving part time with the Imperial Light Horse a little before the war and at the onset of hostilities they were mobilised first in the South-West ...  read more

Code: 29989

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

French Colonial Marine M26 Adrian Helmet.

French M26 Adrian helmet for the les troupes Coloniale or later the Colonial Marines with the round M37 insignia.
The regiment was a jack of all trades and were experts in Amphibious and Airborne warfare taking part in many theatres including amphibious landings at Corsica and in southern France in the follow-on echelons of Operation Dragoon during WW2.
This example comes in very...  read more

Code: 29987

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