Military Collectables

George VI Royal Engineers Wood Plaque with Back Stand

This is a nicely detailed wood plaque bearing the King’s crown with the George VI cypher and is the badge for the Royal Engineers with their Latin motto included. It has a fold flat integral wood back stand for display purposes, it comes in very good condition and stands 7.75 inches tall.  read more

Code: 30907

Vintage Royal Navy Embroidered Silk Sweetheart Handkerchief

A pretty silk handkerchief probably dating from WW2 or just later, it has the embroidered emblem for the Royal Navy to one section, the edge is trimmed with pink lace but unusually it has a little pocket in one corner housing an attached powder puff, so a ‘two in one’ gift for a forces sweetheart, measuring 9.5 inches x 9.5 it comes in lovely condition.  read more

Code: 30906

1930’s German Army Officer’s Sabre by Alcoso. (2)

A 1930’s – WW2 German army officers sword. By Alcoso pattern number 119, it has a cast white metal hilt which was probably originally plated with eagle langet to one side and cartouche langet to the other. It has a very good long curved blade with a single fuller to bother sides and the Alcoso makers mark can be found on the ricasso under the Langet, but can be clearly seen.
It has a ste...  read more

Code: 26965

1930’s German Army Officer’s Sword by Alcoso. (4)

A 1930’s – WW2 German army officers sword. By Alcoso, it has a gilt metal hilt with scarcer engraved decoration and an engraved eagle langet to one side and cartouche langet to the other. It has a very good long slightly curved blade with a single fuller to bother sides and the Alcoso makers mark can be found on the ricasso under the Langet.
It has a black steel scabbard, which still re...  read more

Code: 26968

WW1 OBE Medal Group to Reverend Hornabrook.

1914/15 star, British war and Victory medal correctly named to Rev. J. O. Hornabroke A.C.D. OBE first type by Garrard & Co Hallmarked for London 1919 and in case of issue. WW2 1939/45 star, Defence and 1939/45 war medal in named and addressed box of issue.
John Oliver Hornabrook was born on 5th November 1879 in Southport Lancashire. His father also John was a Wesleyan preacher who was bo...  read more

Code: 30904

WW1 1914/15 Star Trio to Burchett 2nd Dragoon Guards + ISM.

A very interesting collection of medals including 1914/15 star, British war and victory medal correctly named to 2437 Private Ernest Frederick Burchett of the 2nd Dragoon Guards the Queens Bays. A George VI Imperial Service Medal correctly named to Ernest Burchett.
Ernest Frederick Burchett was born on 17th November 1888 in St Hanover, Middlesex / London. His father, Frederick was a gent...  read more

Code: 30902

QSA to Smith 2nd Norfolk Regiment.

A 2nd Anglo Boer war Queens South Africa Medal correctly named and awarded to 3058 Corporal John Smith of the 2nd battalion the Norfolk Regiment. With three correctly attached clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State and Transvaal.
John Smith was born in Norwich Norfolk around 1887. With a name like John Smith, it has been hard to pinpoint his exact date of birth. As a young man he worked...  read more

Code: 30901

Post WW1 Offices Tropical Uniform.

1920/30’s tropical tunic and jacket worn by a Lieutenant Colonel of the Royal Engineers. Made of a heavy cotton drill material in a light khaki colour. The tunic has bag front pockets, brass belt hooks, George V RE buttons and kings crown and one pip on shoulders. It measures 40 inch chest, 46 inch waist and 16 inches across the shoulders. In very good used condition, no moth damage just signs ...  read more

Code: 30900

Vintage KRRC Officers Mess Dress.

Pre 1958 Officers mess dress for a Captain of the Kings Royal Rifle Corps. A beautiful quality uniform, the jacket made from black wool with silk cords and black velvet embellishments. It has a quilted silk lining and comes with matching trousers with black ribbon stripe and matching waistcoat.
The condition is superb, no sign of any moth damage, there is what looks like a white line on...  read more

Code: 30899

WW1 Medal Pair to Nash MGC – KIA 1st Day Passchendaele.

A poignant British war and victory medal pair correctly named to 46308 Acting Corporal Henry Albert Nash Machine Gun Corps.
Henry Nash was born Walthamstow Essex on 2nd May 1884; his father Joseph was a steam engine fitter; Henry was one of seven children and he married May at St Pancras church in 1904. Before the war he had a good job working as an accountant for an insurance broker and...  read more

Code: 30896