WWII German Navy/Kriegsmarine Dagger (A/F)
A typical example of a bring back kriegsmarine dagger that has been de-Nazified and slightly neglected over time but still manages to retain its own originality and appeal.
The full length blade has suffered from light pitting which someone has tried to remedy by cleaning and rubbing, due to the pitting the E & F Horster trademark is only partially eligible.
The pommel eagle has b... read more
Victorian Royal Marine Artillery Framed Photograph
A splendid looking framed & mounted image of a young Royal Marine Artilleryman dating from the late Victorian period.
The printed backing card with flags and Corinthian columns retains good colour with only minimal age related fading, the columns bear the regiments battle honours with the last being Soudan 1884 and Benin.
The 17 x 11 1/2 inch wooden frame with plaster moulding ret... read more
Scarce 1939 Outbreak of Hostilites Documents Booklet
A scarce 1939 publication with 195 pages documenting the deterioration of negotiations between Germany and Poland prior to Great Britain declaring war on Germany on the 3rd of September.
The booklet comprises of translated speeches given in the Reichstag by Herr Hitler, notes and correspondence between Neville Chamberlain, Viscount Halifax, the Polish government and various heads of stat... read more
Scarce Early WWII British Entrenching Tool
A scarce 1940 dated entrenching tool being the pattern used by the BEF in France & Belgium during 1939-40.
This untouched example bears the makers name John Perks along with a small broadarrow, some light pitting to blade. read more
Inert WW1 Imperial German Model 1917 Egg Grenade
An inert WW1 Imperial German Model 1917 Eierhandgranaten (egg grenade) that remains in good solid condition, still with its plug screw and inert fuze.
Nicely maker marked, breakage to twisted wire loop.
Sorry UK sale only, Photo ID required before item will be dispatched. read more
Early 20th Century / WW1 period Kukri
An appealing early 20th c / WW1 period kukri which has all the characteristics of a military/ fighting kukri, the 12 1/2 inch long hollow ground blade with two small fullers remains in good condition with only light staining and age old dried grease still present.
The blade is of traditional form and weight compared to a military ordnance issued kukri with their heavy gauge steel .
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Inert 1942 No.68 Anti-Tank Training/Drill Grenade
A good condition 1942 dated No.68 MkIII Anti-Tank drill grenade that still retains its original lead filled hardwood insert and central split pin.
This fully strippable example retains some of its original paint finish but heavily worn from usage, the steel disc/gas check has remnants of its original red paint still present, the screw bolt appears to be a period replacement as usually sp... read more
Unissued Early Post WW2 RAF Instrument Flying Goggles MkII
An unissued pair of early post WW2 RAF MkII instrument flying goggles with its original plastic protective covering.
The MkII goggles bear the stores reference 22c/1136 along with the makers name Polaroid.
The moulded black rubber frame with chamois backing is in good order with only minimal age related stiffening , the deep blue tinted celluloid window filter is intact and free f... read more
1939 Pattern Basic Pouch
A very clean example of a 1939 pattern basic leather pouch, this is one of the wartime modified pouches that were altered to accept Sten gun magazines.
Nicely dated 1942.
L = 24cm
W = 12cm
D = 7cm read more