Victorian Bronze Sea Gallantry Medal - Possible Proof.

A rare Victorian medal originally authorised by parliamentary legislation under the terms of the merchant shipping act of 1854 and 1894. The former gave monetary rewards for life saving at sea, from 1855 this was changed into the award of this medal. There were two category’s, it was given for gallentry where the rescuer placed their own life at risk or for humanity, where the risk to life was ...  read more

Code: 23048

Miniature Swiss M1889 Bayonet.

1920’s Miniature Swiss 1889 pattern bayonet. The full size bayonet was manufactured from the period of 1889 to about 1917 and they were in service until after WWII. This miniature example has good detail of the full size version and it even has a little working release catch, wood grips and muzzle ring. It has been fitted with a badge showing the Swiss army helmet above the Swiss white cross em...  read more

Code: 28316

Two WW2 Era Army Shooting Medallions

Here are two army shooting medallions, the first made from bronze shows a lion to the front with ‘the army rifle association’ above, this one is blank on the reverse, the other made from a brass type metal has ‘command small arms meeting Egypt’ to the front and team championship runners up on the reverse. Both come in good condition and are 1.25 in diameter.  read more

Code: 28309

Pre WW2 MkII Officers Compass

A 1938 dated blackened brass officers compass made by F Barker & Sons of London. The condition is very good, it still works with a little tap at the dial and most of its original blacking is still intact. No damage to the glass and nothing missing, it just a very good example of of its type in a very good collectable grade.
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Code: 22078

WW1 Era Trench Art Brass Tank

A great hand made piece based loosely on the many variations of tanks used, the base is a sheet of brass and inscribed on it is 'souvenir of the Great War', the body is also brass with white metal runners and turret, the guns are copper rod and the sides are painted black. It comes in very good condition and the base measures 5 inches x 4.  read more

Code: 22194

WW1 Memorial Death Plaque and Pair to RGA KIA 1917.

An interesting plaque and British war and victory medal pair correctly named to 166345 Gunner Robert Norris of the 25th Siege Battery Royal garrison Artillery.
He was the husband of Alice Norris and they resided at 8 Scarsdale road Camberwell, London, not far from where he was born in 1887.
The 25th Siege battery arrived in France in the august of 1915, at this stage it is unclear...  read more

Code: 22209

Scarce WW1 Era Frederick August Saxony Medal.

Instituted on 23 April 1905 by King Friedrich August III of Saxony, it was awarded to enlisted men for notable service on the field of battle, the civilian version is on a different ribbon.
This one comes in near mint condition and still shows signs of its original lustre, it also comes on a small length of its original ribbon.  read more

Code: 22298

Rare WW2 Italian White Metal Air Force Wireless Operator Badge

Part of a private collection of Italian badges purchased recently, this one is a rare white metal Air Force wireless operators badge, comes in good condition just needing a clean, it measures just over 3 inches long.  read more

Code: 22640

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