Military Collectables

Pair WW2 RAF Leading Aircraftsman Embroidered Cloth Patches

A good pair of WW2 RAF leading aircraftsman embroidered cloth patches, they come in good condition with some signs of age and use, they measure 3.75 inches long.  read more

Code: 28673

Southampton University Air Squadron Cloth Patch

A modern but interesting cloth patch for the Southampton university air squadron, the university trains students as cadets if they wish to join the RAF even teaching them to fly light aircraft but with no obligation to pursue the occupation if it doesn’t suit. The patch is in excellent condition and measures 3 inches long.  read more

Code: 28672

Vintage Polish Order of Polonia Restituta 1944

Order of the Rebirth of Poland is a Polish state order established 4th February 1921. It is conferred on both military and civilians as well as on foreigners for outstanding achievements in all forms of art and defence. This one is the knights cross or fifth class and comes in very good used condition and in its original box of issue.  read more

Code: 27739

Superb Quality Vintage Officers Service Cap.

A beautiful quality officers service dress cap. it is made from a drab green wool felt with a leather chin strap with brass fitting. Inside it is lined with silk and has a brown leather sweatband. Inside has the makers name and it is dated 1982. This cap is mint and is as new and has never been worn. A lovely private purchase cap with around a size 7 & ½.  read more

Code: 27740

Superb WW2 Scottish Officers Trench Coat.

A beautiful wool officer’s trench coat. It was worn by a major in the Queens Own Cameron Highlanders as it has all its original buttons apart from one on the sleeve, this must have been lost during the war as it has been replaced with a WW2 economy general issue button. The coat itself is made of a thick drab green wool, inside the coat, it is lined with a tan wool under coat with an inside poc...  read more

Code: 27745

Victorian 2nd Afghan War Medal to 12th Bengal Cavalry

A Victorian Afghanistan medal 1878-80, correctly named in engraved script to Sowar Jot Ram 12th Bengal Cavalry. This medal is in very good condition with a couple of light rim knocks visible on the obverse. This man is probably entitled to clasps, but these are missing, otherwise a very good example.  read more

Code: 27749

WW1 Victory Medal to Bishop Royal Engineers.

A good single WW1 victory medal correctly named to 124638 Pioneer William Bishop of the Royal Engineers.
I heard a dealer at a military fair that pioneers were basically just road diggers and saw no action. This of course is ridiculous. The rank of pioneer is the same as a sapper and he would have been involved in all the same duties as a sapper. The difference between the two ranks is t...  read more

Code: 27763

WW1 Victory Medal to Day Royal Engineers.

A good single WW1 victory medal correctly named to 1246554 Pioneer William A day of the Royal Engineers.
I heard a dealer at a military fair that pioneers were basically just road diggers and saw no action. This of course is ridiculous. The rank of pioneer is the same as a sapper and he would have been involved in all the same duties as a sapper. The difference between the two ranks is t...  read more

Code: 27764

WW1 Era Grimwade’s Old Bill Souvenir Plate Bruce Bairnsfather

Produced by the Grimwade’s factory Stoke on Trent as a souvenir of the Great war and depicting a cartoon by Bruce Bairnsfsther ‘plum and apple’ with punchline underneath, ‘When the ‘ell is it goin’ to be strawberry’. This example comes in fair condition for its age, there a chip on the underside on the edge and some discolouration to the glaze on the back, the front is nice and clear with the u...  read more

Code: 27770

QEII Slade Wallis Type Belt & Buckle.

A good post war Slade Wallis type white leather belt with brass buckle bearing the QEII crown and the motto ‘Dieu Et Mon Droit’ meaning ‘God and my right’ the motto of the British monarch.
This belt comes in very good used condition and has the name and number of the original owner inside. It will fit up to a 36 inch waist.  read more

Code: 27772