Military Collectables

WW2 Era British Fighting Knife.

A Rogers type fighting knife with aluminium pommel, stacked leather grip, small brass guard and Fairbairn type steel blade. It has seen use so a little worn in areas and with original leather sheath, this is also in good order, but tip had folded and blade has penetrated through. It measures 11 inches long in sheath.
Ship to UK mainland only  read more

Code: 31464

WW2 Civil Defence Issue Gas Mask & Bag etc

A good 1938 dated Civil Defence issue gas mask in used but very good condition with no deterioration to the rubber. It comes in its original issue canvas bag with anti-dimming cream / cloth in metal tube and Duty Record card with user’s name; Mrs F W Clark of 167 Hurst Road, she was a part time Warden from September 1939.  read more

Code: 31463

WW1 Victory Medal to 2nd Lieut Spence A&SH KIA 1918.

A single victory medal correctly named to 2nd Lieutenant Henry Spence of the 7th Territorial battalion Argyle and Sutherland Highlanders.
Henry spence was born in Alloa, Clackmannan in the Central Lowlands of Scotland around 1890.
He enlisted into the 7th battalion Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders and arrived in France on 15th December 1914 and on the 6th of January 1915 they cam...  read more

Code: 31462

The Indian Mutiny of 1857 by Malleson 1898.

Red calf leather bound with gilt tooling and marbled edges, 1898 edition of The Indian Mutiny of 1857 by Colonel George Bruce Malleson. This is a highly detailed historical account of the 1857 uprising against British East India Company rule. It explores the military campaigns, cultural friction, and racial dynamics of the era. Colonel G. B. Malleson was an English military officer and author w...  read more

Code: 31461

Edwardian Officers Silk Waist Sash Belt

Officer’s waist sash belt made of red leather covered with crimson silk with brass buckle. It has the elaborate makers mark in gold for Edward Smith of 5 Boyle Street, London dating from 1905 to around 1920. Beautiful quality and in good condition with signs of use and wear, wear cause by the sword.
It will fit up to a 42 inch waist.  read more

Code: 31460

Scarce Victorian Royal Marine Artillery Breast Plate

Large heavy brass badge worn on the horse’s breast plate of an officer of the Royal Marine Artillery. Beautiful quality and condition and come’s on its original leather backing. it measures 2.5 x 4 inches.  read more

Code: 31459

Vintage Leather Flying Jacket.

A nice old sheepskin flying jacket MK VI pattern by Kiffe Products Inc. it overall used condition, damage to the left front pocket and odd marks here and there but has a good metal zip. Worn in so looks like the real thing probably dates from the 1970’s. it measures 40 inch chest (outside) 38 inch waist (outside).  read more

Code: 31458

Royal Military Academy Sandhurst,

The white metal badge of the officers training school, this badge was used from around 1947 to 1952, the scarcer kings crown example. In very good condition but it has had both lugs removed and a post and nut put in place.
Ref. F32  read more

Code: 31457

WW1 South Wales Borderers Cap Badge.

A lovely quality bi-metal badge used until 1958 when they wore the brigade badge. Due to its construction its dates from the early WW1 or pre-WW1 era. An interesting fact regarding this badge, the wreath of flowers in brass represents a vibrant, yellow Mediterranean herb known as the "everlasting flower" because it retains its colour and shape even when dried. Revered for longevity, it is histo...  read more

Code: 31456

WW2 Mk1 Bren Spare Barrel & Tool Kit Case.

A well-used WW2 issue webbing bag for the Bren spare barrel and tool kit. In good used condition, no tears and nothing missing. good original minty piece.  read more

Code: 31455