Military Collectables

Post WW1 RAF Cigarette Box Persian Gulf 1918-22

A copper, ceder lined cigarette box which probably was originally silver plated. On the top is brass early RAF wings and a dedication, maybe for a marriage ‘Persian Gulf 1918 – 1922’.
The Persian gulf is situated in what was southern Mesopotamia and post WW1 the British maintained a kind of protectorate over the region after the signing of the Anglo-Persian Agreement, which gave drilling...  read more

Code: 29860

Late Victorian Scottish Fire Officers Helmet.

A solid black leather helmet with brass rim and fitting made by Jas Hendry of Glasgow. Although Jason Hendry was a manufacturer who made fire and mining helmets for all over the world, this one is clearly for Scottish use. It is in lovely condition and has had a little restoration over the years. Just one area of damage to the brass rim near the front peek and I’m sure it would have had an adju...  read more

Code: 29859

Late Victorian Fireman’s Axe.

A late Victorian Fireman’s axe or hatchet with a good, forged steel head with a Cannock makers mark and a registration number for 1901/2. It has an elm wood shaft and the long tang of the axe fits and is bolted to the shaft. It is in lovely original condition and measures 16 inches long.  read more

Code: 29858

Pair of WW2 Era RWF Shoulder Titles.

A good pair of Royal Welsh Fusiliers brass shoulder titles in the larger WW2 size. New old stock in near mint condition and with their original backing plates and pins.  read more

Code: 29856

WW2 German Group & Certificates. Wounded Eastern Front

A very interesting lot comprising of the Eastern Front medal, Black Wound Badge and the War Merit Cross 2nd class all with their corresponding certificates all named to Senior Corporal Peter Daners.
Peter Daners a Senior Corporal with the 560 Battalion Brucken Bau- (Bridge Construction Battalion) served with the 1st Panzer army on the Eastern front and awarded his eastern front medal on ...  read more

Code: 29854

WW2 German Medal Pair Flack Battery Artillery.

WW2 German Eastern Front Medal and War Merit Cross 2nd class with certificates awarded to Senior Lance Corporal Ernst Hofmann of the 2nd Flack Battery 342nd Artillery regiment. He was awarded the Eastern Front medal on 10th Auguat 1942 and the Merit Cross on 1st September 1944.
Both awards are in excellent condition, the original certificates are also in very good order. An interesting ...  read more

Code: 29853

WW2 German Merit Cross with Swords Good Maker.

A good WW2 issue German war merit Cross with swords for combatants.
The ribbon of the War Merit Cross second Class could be worn like the ribbon of the Iron Cross second Class. Awarded to; soldiers for exceptional service "not in direct connection with combat". Recipients had to win this grade of the award before being awarded the first class medal.
The ribbon of the War Merit Cr...  read more

Code: 29852

1930’s German Sturmabteilung SA Belt and Buckle.

An all-brass two-piece SA buckle on its original leather belt, tab still present and stamped with number 12. Connection end with aluminium loop and the whole piece is in good used condition, showing some wear to the buckle front. Belt measures 40 inches long.  read more

Code: 29851

WW2 German Leather Map Case.

WW2 German M35 leather map case with a pebbled texture, front strap pencil and instrument pockets, inside with two divided compartments and on the back this case still retains both adjustable straps. On the inside of the flap is a handwritten name, I can quite make it out, so please see pictures. In very good original condition, no damage, just light wear.  read more

Code: 29848

Rare Silk Pocket Square 1939 German Italy Alliance

A rare, printed silk pocket handkerchief showing the flags of Germany and Italy, made to commemorate, what was called the ‘Pact of Friendship’ alliance between Adolf Hiler and Benito Mussolini and signed 22nd May 1939. It comes in perfect condition with no damage, it has probably been folded and put away for safe keeping since the day it was purchased. It measures 13.5 x 13.5 inches.  read more

Code: 29847