Military Collectables

Scarce Victorian Manchester Regiment Collar Badge.

All white metal Sphinx, quite unlike any of the similar badges worn by other regiments. This one is much longer the Sphinx’s tail comes from between the back leg and the word ‘Egypt’ is well spaced out. This badge was used by OR’s from 1882 until 1897 and it was also issued for use on the new field service cap. This one is in very good condition with slight wear.  read more

Code: 28855

Belgian King Albert War Veterans Medal.

The Belgian Federation National des Veterans du Roi Albert medal awarded for long service in the war veterans organisation. This one has one bronze palm for three years and two silver palms for five years each, so a total of thirteen years’ service. It is in very good condition with just slight wear to the original gilt finish.  read more

Code: 28850

Welsh Interest – WW1 Era Postcard V.C Winner Williams Presentation

This WW1 era photographic postcard shows a large crowd scene attending the presentation of a gold watch to Victoria Cross winner seaman W. William of Amlwch 28th June 1917, below is the description of the action in which Williams earned his V.C. At some stage a good quality blow up photograph of the postcard has been made showing the people in more detail. The postcard comes in very good condit...  read more

Code: 28843

1934 French Sterling Silver Medal – Long and Faithful Service

Instituted in 1886 to reward long and faithful service the sterling silver example for 20 years service, this one is dated 1934 and was issued to G. Beaufils. The medal was designed and engraved by Alfred Borrel and is marked on the bust, it also carries French silver marks. The medal comes in very good but used condition and measures one inch in diameter.  read more

Code: 28841

WW1 Silk Postcard – Flags of the Allies

A very good example of a WW1 era silk postcard having the flags of the allies with the word ‘souvenir’ over, it has not been written on, very light foxing to the front.  read more

Code: 28838

1942 Large Booklet – Cloud Atlas for Aviators

Issued by the department of transport air services branch meteorological division with Canada 1942 at the bottom, it basically describes and shows with photographs cloud formations enabling safe flying. A4 sized booklet with 23 pages, comes in ok but used condition and has been folded with creases.  read more

Code: 28835

Vintage Cased Sphygmomanometer – Blood Pressure Gauge

Called the Dominion model this cased sphygmomanometer or blood pressure gauge has a makers mark that is partially obscured but it could be Jewell & Croyden London, there is a ticket inside showing it was last checked for functionality in 1957, it appears in good condition and is complete, the case measures 12.5 inches long.  read more

Code: 28811

Vintage QEII RAF Medical Services Staff Sergeants Uniform

A No1 dress staff sergeants uniform for medical services with the RAF, it includes full insignia including the collar badges and GSM bar. It comes in very good condition with no moth and the measurements are: Tunic…40 inch chest, trousers 32 inch waist and 30 inner leg.  read more

Code: 28808

Pair of Early 20thC Porcelain Figures – Napoleon & Wellington

A good pair of early 20th century porcelain bust figures of Napoleon and Wellington, both are hand painted then over glazed, they have no makers marks but I think are continental in manufacture, both come in very good condition with no chips or cracks and they measure just under 6 inches high.  read more

Code: 28801

Three Vintage Silver Plated National Rifle Association Spoons

Here are three, a pair and a single, silver plated spoons for the national smallbore rifle association, usually given as prizes at events, the pair are marked EPNS to the back and carry the motto ‘look forward’ along the front of the handles, the single is a better quality spoon with red and blue enamels to the terminal. All three come in very good condition and the largest measures 4.75 inches...  read more

Code: 28798