Rare WW2 Era Italian Silver Bullion Wing Badge – Observer Reconnaissance Operator

This original WW2 Italian silver bullion work wings cloth badge was worn by either an observer/reconnaissance or photographer operator, from my research the style of badges were changed during 1943 so this would date mid war.
Comes in very good but used condition.  read more

Code: 22641

Unusual Made in the Field Swagger Stick

This unusual swagger stick came with a parcel of items from a family who had a serving man in Gallipoli, it is understood by the family to have originated from there but to be honest I cant give proof that that is the case.
The swagger stick is made from one piece of bamboo painted black, the knobbly top lending itself to being painted to resemble a face and head. Comes in good condition...  read more

Code: 19607

1860’s -70’s Norfolk Regiment Shako Plate.

A British army OR’s Shako plate for the Norfolk Regiment; it was originally gilt covered brass, but now all the gilt has worn away leaving the brass base metal. It has suffered some wear to the surface and both lugs on the back have been replaced. This one comes from my own collection and I had two new lugs put on some time ago so it could be worn on a shako. This is not a perfect specimen but ...  read more

Code: 19855

Victorian Volunteer Force Long Service Medal.

This medal was awarded to OR’s for 20 years’ service and issued from 1894 to 1908 when it was replaced by the Territorial Efficiency Medal, so quite a short lived medal.
This one is a very fine example of this medal, un-named as issued, it is in excellent original condition and on a length of its original silk ribbon.  read more

Code: 20055

WW2 RAF Sperry Directional Indicator.

Used in the blind flying panel on most WW2 aircraft including Spitfire’s and Hurricanes. This one is in good original condition, it just needs tidying up a little, as some of the black finish is missing from the front of the instrument, but one big plus point is, it still retains its original manufacturer’s metal label on the top, these on their own usually fetch £10-15.
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Code: 20242

Pretty WW1 Era German Sweetheart Brooch – with Soldier

A pretty pin brooch made from a base metal with a gilded finish showing the portrait of a young German soldier in uniform, comes in good but with some slight wear condition, measures 1.25 inches in diameter.  read more

Code: 20532

Rare WW2 Spitfire Oil Pressure Gauge.

An original WW2 oil pressure gauge fitted to Spitfires and Hurricanes of that era. This one is rare as it comes complete with its original capillary still intact. The unit itself is in excellent condition, obviously I have no idea if it would still work, what an amazing find.  read more

Code: 21194

WW2 RAF AM Aircraft Altimeter.

A good WW2 Air Ministry Altimeter used by a navigator of RAF bombers. This one is clearly marked AM and comes in good condition, just missing one corner bracket where it would have been screwed to the navigator’s position. It measures 3.75 inches in diameter.  read more

Code: 21396

Early 20th Century French Binoculars Iris De Paris

A good pair of early 20thC French binoculars marked on both barrels one has ‘ hippique’ and the other ‘marque iris de Paris’, they are brass bodied with black paint and leather grips, the optics are nice and clear but the body shows signs of age and use missing one of the leather grips.  read more

Code: 28276

Interesting October 1914 The Times Monthly Review of the War

An interesting large pull out page from The Times dated October 1st 1914, it shows individual maps for battle locations on any individual day of September ’14 along with key dates and events in text down the side, it measures 37 x 24 inches and comes in good condition for its age with a couple of small holes on the creases and the paper yellowed with age.  read more

Code: 28264