Military Collectables
2 Books Relating to Paratroopers – Arnhem and the Algerian War.
Two fascinating books, the first is Pierre Leulliette’s 1960’s Autobiography, St Michael and the Dragon. The story of a young French paratrooper fighting through Algeria, Crete and Egypt. Handwritten dedication inside cover to P Penny 1st parachute Regiment. This book is used but is complete and it still retains its original dust cover.
The second, Airborne Forever, the life story of an ... read more
Daily Telegraph Military Obituaries Book 1 and 2.
The Daily Telegraph book of Military Obituaries Book 1 and 2. By David Twiston Davies. These books are moor interesting than they sound with around 100 Obituaries in each book, and they tell the amazing stories of the not so well-known military heroes, who were sadly only truly honoured in their Obituary. Both books are new and unused with a total retail ticket of £35.98. read more
8.00 GBP
Solid Brass Desk Cannon.
A nice vintage solid brass model desk cannon, which looks like it would date somewhere around the 1970’s. it is quite nicely constructed and measures 9 inches long. read more
22.00 GBP
Lt Victorian Gilt Metal Artillery Officers Pouch Badge.
A super piece worn on the officer’s ammo pouch. This one is beautiful quality and comes in near mint condition. it has movable wheel and three screw posts on the back for fixing, but the nuts for the posts are missing. It measures 3.25 inches wide.
Ref. G2 read more
28.00 GBP
WW1 Medal Pair to P West Worcestershire Reg Casualty
This WW1 medal pair was awarded to Lance Corporal (private on medals) 30116 Percy West of the 3rd battalion Worcestershire regiment, sadly Percy was killed on the 1st November 1918 just 10 days short of the cessation of hostilities, he was only 21. There is little information for Percy, his parent at the time of his death were living in Small Heath Birmingham, census records show the family mov... read more
95.00 GBP
Edwardian/WW1 Naval Officers Sword Belt & Buckle
A nice example of an Edwardian up to WW1 Navy officers leather sword belt with brass buckle, it includes the hanger with brass loop, it measures up to a 34 inch waist showing signs of age and use, there is some wear to the leather and is still quite supple. read more
35.00 GBP
Super Quality Early 20thC Miniature Model 1902 American Sword Letter Opener
There appears to be a few of these available mostly in the United States but the stand out difference with this one is that the scabbard is named, it has been engraved with ‘Lieut J.R. McGowan Fort Monroe, VA’. Constructed from high quality white metal with a German made blade which has been engraved with a pattern, an eagle and US, it comes complete with its sword knot. Apart from some light w... read more
WW2 Era WAAF Dog Tags
A good pair of WW2 dog tags belonging to 2054025 J. (Joan) Cocking Women’s Auxiliary Air Force, Joan married and became Mrs Willmott. The tags are in very good condition. read more
14.00 GBP
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
24.00 GBP
Vintage Army Wool Socks
A good pair of vintage wool army socks. Good size and very good condition. read more
12.00 GBP