Rare Russian October 1917 Revolution Cigarette Case.

A very rare, silver-plated cigarette case from the early 1920’s made to commemorate the Russian Revolution’s final phase on the 24/25th October 1917. This case dedicated to the Russian navy, on one side is a scene of the Russian cruiser ship the Abpopa (Aurora) with the date 25 October. The other side is decorated with banners oak leaves and stars with the name ‘ABPOPA’ in a swag at the bottom....  read more

Code: 29988

WW2 Issued Commando Burgen Pack.

An early example commando Burgen made by Nesta Ltd and dated 1941. This one was issued and then returned for modification and restamped ‘Modified by J C & Co 1943’. It is in exceptional condition for an original issue, inside it has several names which are a mixture of wartime and post war graffiti. It has all its original straps and buckles etc on the outside of the front flap is written ‘E’ p...  read more

Code: 29990

19th Century Box Lock Pocket Pistol.

A good mid 19th century Box-Lock percussion pistol, no makers but good quality with a slightly longer barrel than useal. The turn off barrel has a Birmingham proof mark, and it has a walnut slab grip which has a small old repair. A lovely little piece which cocks and dry firers nicely. It measures 7 inches long.
Muzzle loading obsolete calibre no licence required.
Shipping to UK m...  read more

Code: 29991

WW1 British 1907 Mk1 SMLE Bayonet by Wilkinson.

The primary British bayonet used during the First World War and used during the Second World War as well. It was manufactured to fit the Short Magazine Lee-Enfield No.1 series Infantry Rifles used during WWI and WWII. It has basic birds head pommel with a push button latch and oil hole, good wooden grips and a cross guard with muzzle ring. It has a long straight blade with maker’s details for; ...  read more

Code: 29992

3rd Pattern Fairbairn Sykes Fighting Knife & Sheath.

A very good 3rd pattern Fairbairn Sykes type fighting knife with a 4.75 inch blackened brass hilt with a steel cross guard, this is stamped with the makers mark for R cooper, Shefield. It has a good steel blade with most of its original bluing remaining. The very tip of the blade is rounded slightly and overall, this knife has had some use. It comes with its original sheath with brass chape and...  read more

Code: 29993

WW1 1914/15 Star Trio to Bilsborough Seaforth Highlanders KIA.

If there is a testimony of how brave and resilient this generation was, it is this trio.
It comprises of 1914/15 Star, British war and victory medal all correctly named to S/3535 Private John Bilsborough of the 6th (Morayshire) battalion the Duke of Albany’s (Ross-shire Buffs) the Seaforth Highlanders.
John Thomas Bilsborough was born in Lancaster Lancashire 1896. When war broke o...  read more

Code: 29994

Victorian Royal Irish Regiment Officers Helmet Plate.

A magnificent quality Victorian Royal Irish Regiment Officers home service helmet plate. It is a three-part plate in gilt metal with sterling silver embellishments, the centre harp and shamrock sit on a red silk velvet pad.
This condition of this plate is outstanding with very little to no wear or loss to the original gilt. Guaranteed an original piece dating from 1881 to 1901.  read more

Code: 29996

WW2 Era RAF Leaflet Dropped for the French Sailors Dilemma

A scarce WW2 era leaflet dropped by the RAF to the French Navy outlining their dilemma, the bulk of the text was an address given by a Naval officer on the radio who was serving with the free French forces about their doubts and apprehensions with the current situation. An A5 size leaflet which comes in good condition for its age with one small tear along the left edge.  read more

Code: 30015

WW2 Era RAF Leaflet Drop to the French People about Churchill

A scarce WW2 era leaflet all in the French language air dropped by the RAF to the French people telling them about the friend they have in Churchill and all of the historic help and support he has given the people since the Great War through 1941. It comes in good condition given its age and function, there is yellowing to the page and a small tear top right, it comes A5 size.  read more

Code: 30016

Pair WW2 Field Binoculars in Case 1916.

A good pair of WW1 field binoculars in their original leather case, this is having the retailers mark for T. French & Sons, London and dated 1916. The binoculars are in good order, nice clear lenses, they have pull out shrouds the outer black leather covering has some wear and missing on one shroud. The brown leather case is also in good order with front strap and top handle missing. the measur...  read more

Code: 30018