Military Collectables

Vintage Army Wool Socks

A good pair of vintage wool army socks. Good size and very good condition.  read more

Code: 28147

Vintage Army Wool Mittens with Trigger Finger

A good pair of vintage wool army mittens which includes the additional ‘trigger’ finger. Good size and very good condition just one small hole on a thumb.  read more

Code: 28148

Scarce WW2 Era Middle Eastern Silver Niello RAF Sweetheart Brooch

A very unusual example of a Second World War period Middle Eastern silver Niello 'Royal Air Force sweetheart brooch', not marked for silver but tests as 925, Niello is a black mixture, usually of sulphur, copper, silver, and lead, used as an inlay on engraved or etched metal, especially silver. It is added as a powder or paste, then fired until it melts or at least softens, and flows or is pus...  read more

Code: 28210

Three Generation Family Group to Lukey

A fantastic Victorian, WW1 & WW2 grandfather, father and son medals, now, this takes a little explaining so please bear with me.
The first medal, Victorian Volunteer Force Long Service medal, privately named to; No 7 Private Edward Lukey of the 2nd London Rifle Volunteers (dated) 14th January 1895. This medal was awarded for 20 years’ service in the volunteer forces. Edward Lukey enlist...  read more

Code: 28438

RMS Mauretania The Old Lady of the Atlantic Teak Letter Opener

A nice teak letter opener taken from the salvage of the decking from the RMS Mauretania known affectionately as ‘the old lady of the Atlantic’ and the sister ship of the Titanic, set with a brass plaque it comes in very good condition and measures 9.5 inches long.  read more

Code: 28453

WW2 Era Officers Bullion Para Wing Beret Badge.

Small bullion parachute regiment wings badge worn on senior officers beret. This one shows some signs of age and use but is still in good order. It measures 2.5 inches wide.  read more

Code: 28465

19th Century Large Bore Pocket Percussion Pistol.

A beautiful little 19th century pocket pistol, probably of Belgian origin. It has a high-quality walnut grip, a box lock with integral large bore barrel. It comes in wonderful condition; the lock works well and has a half and full cock. These were never an expensive pistol in its day, nearly everybody carried a defensive weapon in one way or another, streets were dangerous especially at night a...  read more

Code: 28574

19th Century Brass Pistol Powder Flask.

A superb little late 19thC pistol size powder flask. Bade of brass in this fluted design with a long adjustable measuring spout with good working spring. It is in wonderful condition; no damage or split seams and it has a nice mellow patination. It measures 5.5 inches including spout.  read more

Code: 28609

WW2 Swedish Water Bottle.

A good-looking WW2 era water bottle, it came in with a lot of German militaria, but I’m pretty sure that this one is Swedish. It has its original felt cover with no moth damage and its original hanging strap, all in excellent condition. It measures 9 inches long.  read more

Code: 28675

Four Vintage Russian Navy Badges and Patches

Other than saying these are Russian Navy I know little else, the group of four consist of a metal faced shoulder board showing a ship, it is 4.5 inches long and has a small flag missing on the top, a full metal shield shaped badge, a black cloth patch and a small round badge, all are in good but used condition.  read more

Code: 28683