Military Collectables

Military Medal (MM) to Kay L N Lancs Regt. For Passchendaele

A superb MM awarded for gallantry and correctly named to Pte 4857 / 242292 Robert Kay. 2/5th Loyal North Lancs Regt:
Robert Kay was born in Bolton in 1880 the third son of William Kay a cotton spinner and Margaret (nee Parker) of 18 Great Moor Street who were married at St Peters Church Bolton on 20th February 1875. In 1881 the family were living at 15 Gregson Field, Great Lever Bolton. ...  read more

Code: 28581

Vintage Nato Cold War Era Hudson Whistle – Military Marked

Marked to the barrel with J. Hudson & Co Birmingham 973-7001 and the broad arrow under this vintage whistle dates from the cold war era and was issued by the NATO forces, it comes in very good condition and measures 3.25 inches long.  read more

Code: 28589

WW2 German Y Straps Dated 1941.

A set of Scarce WW2 German Y straps, I say set however there are parts missing, but still good for a little restoration. One of the D rings from the strap and the ring cover is also gone and most of the outside thinner strap that attached to the ammo pouch; this one originally only had one. The leather is a little dry and needs a good wax or oil. It has a makers and date stamp for 1941, this is...  read more

Code: 28699

WW2 Era German Officers Leather Boots

A good pair of WW2 era German officers boots, they have been well used and at some stage had knew heels and soles but in between you can see the original base with its rusted iron nails, as an unusual touch on the inside of the leg the pull up straps have been made in a heavy strong Merit Cross medal ribbon style material, something only the wearer would have seen. As stated they have been worn...  read more

Code: 28701

WW2 Husband & Wife National Fire Service Medals, Helmet & Ephemera

A large group of items belonging to a husband and wife who both served during WW2 in the National fire service, lets start with the husband, Sub Officer Edgar W. Lark served with the Suffolk and Ipswich NFS, he lived in Lowestoft so most likely served in that area, he was awarded the QEII fire service exemplary service medal so must have continued with the fire service post war, amongst his eff...  read more

Code: 28708

WW2 Irish Emergency Service Medal 1939-46 with Two Bars

A good example of the WW2 era Irish emergency service medal a history for which can be found below, this example by happy coincidence has the same inscription on the back as the example shown so is therefore issued to the local security forces, it comes with two bars, a bar was issued for two years service so this is a four year minimum service medal. It comes in good but aged condition and the...  read more

Code: 28709

WW1 ‘On War Service’ Brass Button Badge 1915 – Gaunt

A good solid brass button hole type badge made by J.R. Gaunt of London, complete with the recipients number on the back, comes in good condition.  read more

Code: 28790

Post WW1 German Naval Veterans Cap.

A post WW1 naval veterans cap, made of black wool with acorn and oak leaf band, and smaller similar band to front of cloth brim. It has a WW1 veterans association cap badge made up of a gilt wreath with silk embroidered centre. Inside it is silk lined with large makers makers label for ‘Prinz Heinrich Mutze’. It comes in lovely condition, no moth or damage just signs of light wear. It measures ...  read more

Code: 28755

Vintage Welsh Guards Officers No2 Uniform with Sam Brown Belt

A good vintage Welsh Guards officers No2 uniform complete with Sam Brown belt, anodised buttons with Queen’s crown and rank insignia. The uniform was made by Meyer & Mortimer Ltd of London and carries a date of 1988. It comes in very good, ready to wear condition, the jacket measures: chest 34 inches, waist 34, the trousers have an inside leg of 29 inches and a waist of 30  read more

Code: 28813

Vintage Royal Engineers Sergeant No1 Mess Dress

A scarce and interesting vintage No1 mess dress belonging to Sergeant Gooding of the Royal Engineers. The tunic is made from red and black Melton wool with a red quilted silk lining and made by Costello of London, it comes with matching trousers and a wool and silk waist coat (shirt and bow tie not included). The uniform comes in very good condition and is of beautiful quality with bullion insi...  read more

Code: 28814