WW1 Named Cigarette Case - Gifted From Major E.G. Wynyard D.S.O (Burmah 1887) Famous Cricketer (England XI Link) & Champion Tobogganer Of Europe
A named WW1 EPNS cigarette case with a most interesting back story in both military & sporting history.
The London made case which bears a finely engraved crest to the Labour Corps was gifted to B.L.Osborn (unknown as yet) for his services between 1917-19 from Major Edward (Teddy) George Wynyard D.S.O O.B.E military division, Labour Corps.
As a young officer Wynyard was awarded t... read more
95.00 GBP
Georgian Royal Fusiliers Sterling Silver Salt/Condiment Spoon 1829
High quality solid silver salt/condiment dress spoon with an engraved device for the 'Royal Fusiliers' (City of London Regiment).
The 4 1/4 inch (10.8cm) long spoon bears the hallmarks for top London silversmith William Chawner and letter dates the spoon to 1829, the finely engraved device is a rose head within a crowned garter, the wording 'Royal Fusiliers' can be found inside ... read more
40.00 GBP
Webley Automatic .32 Pistol Leather Holster
A private purchase small size leather holster for a Webley auto .32 calibre pistol.
This non-maker marked holster is in very good condition with all its stitching intact, both of the brass stud fasteners are present and firm.
The Webley automatic pistols were favoured by British army/RFC and R.Navy officer's due to being a lighter to carry alternative to the heavie... read more
90.00 GBP
WW1 Cheshire Volunteer Regiment VTC Gilt & Enamel Lapel Badge
A good example of a 'Cheshire Volunteer Regiment' Training Corps lapel badge.
Manufactured in gilded brass and enamel by 'Thomas Fattorini of Bolton', the rear of the 30mm diameter badge bears the impressed registration number 638232 (last digit almost indiscernible) along with an impressed official issue number 7879.
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32.00 GBP
WW2 Luftwaffe Officer's Flight Suit Rank Insignia - Captain (HBT/Drillich Backed)
Original Luftwaffe ''Gull Wing'' rank insignia for a Hauptmann/Captain as worn on flight suits and flight jackets.
The wings & chevron are white wool and attached to the seldom encountered black coloured HBT/Drillich backing material, uncertain if uniform removed.
Recent house clearance find along with some other cloth insignia. read more
65.00 GBP
WW2 WLA Timber Corps Economy Beret Badge
An original and now hard to find Women's Land Army Timber Corps plastic {economy} beret badge.
The slightly dusty badge is in very good condition and still retains both of its brass 'fold over' blades, nicely maker marked to 'Stanley & sons, Walsall' England.
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162.00 GBP
WW2 Women's Land Army Christmas Greetings Card
A wonderful condition WLA Christmas greetings card with an embossed cap badge logo to the centre .
The unused card was published by Raphael Tuck & Sons on behalf of the WLA Benevolent Fund.
The card measures 4 1/2 inches x 3 3/8 (11.5 cm x 8.5), a wonderful looking card, photos don't do it justice, no envelope.
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WW1 Hereford VAD Red Cross Armband
A WW1 regulation pattern Army Medical Service /Voluntary Aid armband.
The white cotton band is the early narrow type as later variants were much wider, another good indication of being early manufacture is by having the 3 x mother of pearl type button fasteners, the red felt cross has been attached to the band and not printed, does show signs of light service wear.
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60.00 GBP
Boer War - WW1 British Officer's Water Bottle
An officer's private purchase nickel plated water bottle.
The bottle does show signs of service wear with some surface scratches and dings present but still retains its original screw cap with chain, one of the side lugs is slightly bent inwards but left as found, leather carrying strap and wool cover now missing (covers were often discarded when damaged in the field).
90.00 GBP