Military Collectables

Unknown Vintage Cased Military Marked Metal Spring Disc

To be honest I have not got a clue what this item is so I will tell you what I know, this item comes in a lidded container, it is made from metal with a large round spring underneath which is half an inch deep, there is a hole in the centre which has a screw thread, on the top it has the broad arrow mark and a few numbers and letters, it has been kept oily and there are two grooves in the edge...  read more

Code: 29878

First Aid Instructor Trade Badge.

Post WW2 Brass black finish qualification sleeve badge for First Aid Instructors of the Rifle regimens.
In near mint condition with original backing plate and pins, old new stock ex-military stores.  read more

Code: 29877

Bugler Trade Badge.

A Brass Bugler trade badge in near mint condition with original backing plate and pins, old new stock ex-military stores.  read more

Code: 29876

B Class Tradesman Badge.

An Infantry ‘B’ Class Brass trade badge in near mint condition with original backing plate and pins, old new stock ex-military stores.  read more

Code: 29875

Early 19th Century Tower Musket Flintlock Plate.

A Georgian musket flintlock plate marked with the Crown with ‘G R’ under and it has the maker’s name of J & W Richards. It has a few lock parts luckily the hard to find bits; it has its original bolster, tumbler, bridle, hammer post and sear spring and comes in very good condition, no rust just a nice dark patina. It measures 5.75 inches long.  read more

Code: 28376

19thC Figural Copper & Brass Powder Shot Flask

Probably a hunting shot flask due to the imagery on the front and back of hanging game including a hare, pheasant and birds, it has the word patent around the top with a potential makers name rubbed away, it comes in good condition for its age with signs of use and it measures 8 inches long.  read more

Code: 28881

Mid 19th Century Enfield Type Percussion Carbine.

Almost Identical to the 1853 Carbine used at the end of the Crimean war by British artillery and cavalry. This interesting Carbine has the standard shape stock with a Tower type percussion lock marked with Queen Victoria’s crown and other markings I cant quite make out. It has a 23 inch barrel, with ram rod underneath and it looks like the original sight has been removed an a fixed sight put on...  read more

Code: 28832

Interesting European Cavalry Sword.

An interesting and unusual mid-19th century cavalry sword. I’m not 100% sure the country of original as it has elements from a few European countries.
The hilt has a guard that is all Austrian, brass, quite fine with a curled quillon and these unusual shield shaped Langets. It has a leather covered grips with a fine brass back strap leading to a very heavy unusual brass pommel, similar ...  read more

Code: 28830

Re-enactors Civil War Lobster Pot Helmet.

Re-enactors Civil War Lobster Pot Helmet.
A very good full size replica of a 17th century Lobster Pot helmet, used all through Europe and Great Britain from around 1600 to the end of the century in some parts. Known for its use during the English Civil war by the Parliamentarian officers and cavalry.
This one is in as new condition and come complete with a stand.  read more

Code: 28824

Vintage Tebu Arm Dagger with Scarce Fish Tail Scabbard.

An unusually large Tebu peoples arm dagger with iron pommel, leather bound grip, hand wrought steel blade ending in a spear point.
It comes with its original and scarce leather fish tail scabbard, why there are just a few examples of this type of scabbard, I do not know, however they are highly prized by collectors.
The Tebu people are an ethnic group native to the Tibesti Mountai...  read more

Code: 28945