Superb WW1/2 German Gallantry Medal Group & More.
A wonderful original group of medals all awarded to one man for his service through the Great War and into world war two.
The medals were awarded to Heinrich Knief, he was born in 1897 in Feld, near Kiel in northern Germany, but at the outbreak of the war, Heinrich with his family were living in Hamburg. When he Joined the army for war in late 14 or early 15 he was a 2nd Lieutena... read more
18th/19th Century Musket & Pistol Balls.
16 lead musket and pistol balls of various sizes all metal detector finds from around the UK.
Lots may vary a little from picture but quantity the same.
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Rare WW1 era Cyclists Battalion Bugle.
A very rare company bugle acquired via my local Suffolk regiment museum, it was originally given to the Yorkshire cyclist battalion by a Sergeant Haigh who was also a member of Ossett cycling club in Yorkshire; I think to commemorate the start of the First World War.
The members of the Ossett Cycle club formed a battalion in the Yorkshire National Reserve; basically Home Guard on... read more
Superb WW1 Fret Cut Watch Stand.
A fabulous piece handmade and fret cut to resemble an earlier French mantle clock but made and dedicated to the Great War; I think the pictures speak for themselves. It retains its original pocket watch, this has been modified to fit the stand, it has its original key so I have had this watch running for about 5 weeks, it runs really well, I have kept it going and it hasn’t faltered; it... read more
Victorian Pembrokeshire Police Hanger.
Quite a scarce little sword dating from the late 19th century and worn by police and prison officers, this one is engraved on the blade ‘Pembroke County’. The condition over all is very good, a few little faults, (please see pictures) and no scabbard, but these dint use to be too hard to find, but then again it needs to be displayed with blade on show, which is probably how it got separ... read more
Rare WW1 Group to an Assistant Surgeon.
A fabulous group of four to a medical officer serving with the Indian Medical Department; the medals comprise of the 1915 star named to; A. S/G. E Duckworth. I.M.D. the British war and victory medals both named to; Asst. Surgn. G. E. Duckworth. I.M.D. and lastly the Army Long Service and Good Conduct medal, this is named; 1-CL. A.S. G. E. Duckworth. I.M.D.
The history o... read more
Very Rare WW1 Era De Havilland 6 Propeller Clock
The De Havilland 6 was used extensively throughout the first world war, initially as a training craft but subsequently for many uses including home guard duties and off shore reconnaissance for submarines, decommissioned in 1918 many were scrapped but others found their way into civilian hands and had a useful life.
This solid mahogany propeller is from a De Havilland 6 and is marked acc... read more
Pre WW2 era Graf Zeppelin Crew Cap and Tie.
Two amazing pieces of Zeppelin memorabilia, the crewman cap with original tally embroidered with the ‘Graf Zeppelin’, the cap is in wonderful condition, no moth and on the inside lining is a good maker’s mark.
The tie did not originate with the cap, I have put these two pieces together as they display so well. This is also embroidered in silk with the Zeppelin Logo and either side is a G... read more
1930's Silver and Enamel Zeppelin Brooch
A beautiful silver brooch enamelled in transparent and opaque enamels with a zeppelin ship, the silver is also engraved to give the image texture and depth of clouds and the waves of the sea.
The condition is wonderful and its only fault is a scratch on the back where someone has been less than sympathetic when testing the silver content which is 9.25 sterling. The pin and catch on the b... read more
WW1 Military Medal Group to Courtis RGA.
A superb medal group comprising of the Military Medal for bravery in the Field, this is named; 329137 Cpl.W.F. Courtis. 286/SGE: BY. R.G.A. the British war and victory medal named; 329137 A. Sjt. W. F. Courtis. R.A. and a WW2 era Special Constabulary Faith Service medal, this is named; William F Courtis.
All three medals come mounted on a medal bar, the medals are in very good or... read more