WW1 Trench Art Mills Bomb/Grenade Lighter
An un-cleaned, left as found WW1 Mills bomb casing that has been converted into a trench art lighter, the casing bears the foundry mark of McD.S which I believe to be McDowall,Stevens Ltd of Falkirk, Scotland (1828-1930).
The plug hole at the base of the grenade is still threaded but this thread is hardly used to secure the grenade to the wooden base plate, you simply lower the grenade o... read more
1945 RAF O/A Side Cap (With Concealed Shelter Ticket)
An untouched, good condition late war RAF ordinary airman's side cap that still retains folded newspaper spacers inside the sweatband (dated Jan 44) and a scarce concealed paper 'Bunk ticket' for Stockwell Tube Shelter (London).
It was only whilst I was inspecting the cap for any moth damage that I discovered the ticket inside the front fold on the badge side, unseen since the war.
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WW1 Italian Front Alpini Photo Postcards (White War 1915-18)
A group of four photo postcards depicting life and hardship for the Italian Alpini troops on the 'Italian front' during WW1.
Between 1915-1918 Austro-Hungarian forces fought the Alpini troops in bloody mountain warfare, merciless hand to hand trench fighting thousands of feet above sea level and that's if the cold didn't kill you first.
The photo cards are fresh to the market and ... read more
22.00 GBP
Rare Boer War-WW1 Royal Navy Rating's Cap (H.M.S. Royal Arthur. 1891-1920)
An untouched and rarely encountered Boer war-WW1 period Royal Navy rating's tropical / summer cap with its original, undisturbed ''H.M.S. Royal Arthur.'' silk tally.
H.M.S. Royal Arthur was a first class cruiser of the Edgar class and launched in Feb 1891 and saw much service in the Pacific Station, during WW1 was Guardship at Scapa Flow and later a Submarine Depot Ship, broken up in Aug... read more
225.00 GBP
Early ERII 1st Btn Grenadier Guards Company Colour
A most interesting and well service used Grenadier Guards Company Colour, recently acquired within a glazed picture frame indicating that at some time this flag/Colour was proudly on display, sadly its history is unknown to me.
In the Guards, Company Colours also act as the personal flag of senior officer's, this may be one.
The double-sided silk panels with hand painted artwork d... read more
WW1 Period Private Purchase Pocket Compass
An undated WW1 period private purchase pocket compass that still remains in good working order, the nickel plating to the casing is well rubbed exposing the brass underneath indicating that this was a much used and cherished item, void of any makers mark.
The dial & glass are in wonderful condition and the transit locking button works well too, no evidence of a catch on the lid, just sea... read more
30.00 GBP
Third Reich Naval Officer's 2nd Model Etched Blade Dagger By WKC (Orange Grip)
A most pleasing and fresh to the market Kriegsmarine officer's early 2nd model dagger with an excellent condition etched blade and highly desirable orange/pumpkin coloured celluloid grip, this untouched dagger was produced by Weyersburg, Kirschbaum & Cie (WKC) and ticks all the boxes in regards to what to expect from this maker, the obverse of the ricasso bears the firms trade-mark logo of a Ro... read more
1915 German Shell Case Trench Art Jug
A lovely example of WW1 trench art, quite an eye catching piece with its sectioned 303 rounds creating the décor.
Stands 6 inches tall.
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45.00 GBP
Scarce Early WW2 British Entrenching Tool
A nice example of an early WW2 British entrenching tool bearing a broad arrow stamp & 1940 date, still with remnants of its original silver coloured base paint.
Adopted with the 37 pattern webbing and phased out in early 1941.
Sorry UK sale only. read more