Military Collectables

Superb Large Bore Flintlock Pistol by Sommers & Stanley London.

An early 19th century Flintlock pistol with a 3.25 screw off barrel and an approximate 31 bore, a real man stopper. It has a two-stage box lock in perfect working order, which is decorated and marked on either side with the maker’s details. It has a Walnut slab grip with a sliding safety set into the top. there is a little scuffing to the wood beside the safety on one side, see pictures. There ...  read more

Code: 28007

Good Pair of Boer War Magic Lantern Slides – Generals Gordon & Roberts

Numbered 49 and 50 from a series produced around 1900 and used to show the folks at home the famous generals of the Boer war these two slides depict generals Gordon and Roberts. Both come in lovely bright condition and measure 3.25 inches square (the whole frame).  read more

Code: 28111

Vintage Britains Special Collectors Edition – 8844 25th Cavalry

A 1995 issue from Britain’s special collectors edition (now obsolete) this box contains four mounted soldiers from the 25th Cavalry Frontier force, these items were only available to club members who were subscription paid. They come in super condition never having been used.  read more

Code: 28152

Vict LS&GC Medal to McGill 79th Cameron Highlanders 1837-59

An interesting army long service and good conduct medal correctly named to Sergeant Robert McGill 79th Highlanders.
Robert McGill was born in Galashiels, Selkirk Scotland in 1817. He enlisted in Edinburgh on 23rd October 1837 into the 79th (Cameron) Highlanders. Although he was trained as fighting man, he was also employed as the company tailor. When he returned to Britain after his two...  read more

Code: 28180

WW2 Era United Sates Army Cotton Under Shorts

A good pair of lightweight cotton United States Army under shorts, they are stamped size 32 with a series of numbers but a part of the stamp has been worn away. They come in very good condition for their age and have probably been worn but have plenty of wear left in them, they could do with a clean to brighten them up.  read more

Code: 28189

WW1 Era Blackened Brass Marching Compass

Although not military marked this blackened brass compass was most likely used during the Great War, there is no makers name and when placed on a level surface it is still accurate, measuring two inches in diameter across the face it comes in an aged condition with some wear to the black finish.  read more

Code: 29189

French Italian Campaign Medal 1859.

A solid silver medal awarded to those who took part in the 1859 Italian Campaign, established by Napoleon III, following the 1859 French campaign in Italy during the Second Italian War of Independence, also called the Franco-Austrian War, the Sardinian War, the Austro-Sardinian War or Italian War of 1859.
During in the Plombières Agreement 1858, France agreed to support Sardinia's effor...  read more

Code: 29216

WW2 RASC Captain’s Tunic & SB Belt.

A WW2 No 2 Dress tunic with buttons and insignia for a Captain of the Royal Army Service corps. It comes completely untouched so there are signs of wear and tear but no moth damage that I can see, how ever it has now been treated against any insect damage for a year or so. There is some wear to the silk lining near the collar but on the hole it’s in pretty good order for a used tunic of this ag...  read more

Code: 29270

WW2 British Army Day Kit Bag & Straps.

A WW2 heavy canvas day bag complete with its original back straps and fittings. It is in good condition but well used, measuring 9 x 10 x 4 inches.  read more

Code: 29265

Vintage Britain’s Collectors Edition – WW1 German 84th Infantrie Regiment

A 2006 issue from Britain’s collectors edition (now obsolete) this box contains three WW1 German 84th Infantrie Regiment von Manstein, advancing set 2 Mons 1914. They come in super condition never having been used, the box showing very light signs of storage scuffing.  read more

Code: 29248