Military Collectables

1914 Star Trio to Tell 19th Hussars

When the war began in august 1914 the 19th Hussars were at their barracks at Tidworth in Wiltshire. On mobilisation the regiment was split into their three squadrons and used as divisional cavalry. If we look at what date Norman was sent overseas, we can tell he was part of A squadron, embarking on SS Clement from Southampton on the 18th August. They arrive in Rouen a day later being the divisi...  read more

Code: 29275

Victorian India General Service Medal – Burma Clasp to Martin 2nd Norfolk’s

An India General Service Medal with Bura 1887 – 89 clasp correctly attached, correct engraved naming to 877 Private Charles Martin 2nd Battalion the Norfolk Regiment.
Burma was annexed by the British on January 1, 1886, by the proclamation of the Viceroy and Governor-General of India, Lord Dufferin. The annexation sparked an anti-colonial resistance which would last until 1896. This resu...  read more

Code: 29277

Vintage Slade Wallace Style Scots Guards Belt and Buckle

A nice quality white leather Slade Wallace style belt with a brass Scots Guards buckle, on the inside of the belt it has printed ‘H&S (Lon) Ltd 1984 with 9736288’ added by hand in black felt pen is the broad arrow and 1951., on the back of the brass buckle it has the broad arrow and 973-6440 with 1988 under. The belt come in very good but used condition, it is adjustable and is set at a 36 inch...  read more

Code: 29290

1940’s Boy Scout Uniform & Accessories – Royal Duty Connection

This interesting collection of 1940’s Boy Scout uniform and accessories comes with a letter addressed to Guilford and district boy Scouts association dated January 1948 instructing G.S.M. R.T. Wright to present himself for duty at the Royal wedding presents office at St James’s Palace on the 27th January, the late Queen Elizabeth was married in November 1947 and the wedding couple received 2,50...  read more

Code: 29291

Original Signed Autograph Wing Commander Leonard Cheshire VC

An original signed autograph by Wing Commander Geoffrey Leonard Cheshire, Baron Cheshire, VC, OM, DSO & Two Bars, DFC (7 September 1917 – 31 July 1992).
He was the youngest group captain in the RAF and one of the most highly decorated pilots of the war.
After the war he founded a nursing home that grew into the charity Leonard Cheshire Disability. He became known for his work in c...  read more

Code: 29294

WW1 Medal Pair to Jones Cheshire Regiment.

A good WW1 British war and Victory medal correctly named to 55480 Private George Jones. Cheshire Regiment.
George Jones was born and resided in Wales and joined the Cheshire regiment on 8th December 1915. He arrived in the field in France with the BEF on 12th December 1916. On the 1st May 1917 he was transferred to the 64th Coy the Labour Corps. On the 4th October 1917 he was again trans...  read more

Code: 29297

WW2 Territorial Group to Dawson REME – Twice MID

A fabulous WW2 group of six medals including 1939-45 star, Africa star with 1st Army bar, Italy star, Defence medal, 1939-45 War medal with MID emblem and the Territorial Efficiency medal correctly named to 206394 Warrant Officer 1st Class S. R. Dawson. Royal Electrical & Mechanical Engineers.
WO1 Dawson was serving with the Royal Army Service Corps territorials when war broke out, part ...  read more

Code: 29303

WW1 Era Royal Navy Officers Dress Bi-Corn Hat & Tin.

A superb Royal Navy Lieutenants Dress Bi-Corn no1 Dress hat. A lovely quality thing made of mole skin with gold bullion boards, silk lined with leather sweat band. It comes in its original tin with a large unnamed cartouche. The hat has a name inside which just reads ‘Roach’. It is in excellent condition showing some wear to the edges but no moth or damage.
Size approximately 6 & 7/8ths.  read more

Code: 29306

Victorian Colemans Mustard Tin.

A printed tin which would have sat in a corner store for dispensing Colemans Mustard. Two sides still have the original prints remaining the other two sides the decoration is lost. It has a lovely embossed queens crown on the top lid. It measures 8 x 8 x 8 inches high.  read more

Code: 29334

Vintage Royal Canadian Air Force Tunic.

Just post WW2 RCAF kaki tunic. It has gilt Kings Crown Buttons and half silk lined so probably a summer tunic. It its lovely original condition and no moth damage. It measures 34 inch chest, 32 inch waist.  read more

Code: 29336