Scarce Late Victorian/ Edwardian Militia Officer`s Letter 'M` Collar Badges

A scarce original pair of brass militia officer`s letter 'M` collar badges from the late Victorian early Edwardian period.
The pair that measure 11mm wide x 13mm high are fresh to the market and were part of a uniform removed group that included late Victorian officer`s buttons and pips.
Original territorial 'T` collar badges are difficult to find but militia 'M`s almost impossib...  read more

Code: 50798

WW2 British Bren Gun Magazine Satchel/Carrier

A good condition WW2 Bren gun magazine leather satchel with no issues apart from some weakening to the leather tab securing the wire loop (surface crack) which can be seen in the images.
This un-dated example retains its rear metal fixing plate used for hooking the satchel onto the sides of the tracked/armoured vehicles.
Nice untouched example.  read more

Code: 50799

Scarce 1927 British Indian Army Compass (Named) A/F

A lovely 1927 dated British Indian army compass that bears the name of the original owner Amersing, Jemadar (platoon commander).
The non-maker marked compass is in wonderful condition and retains much of its original paint finish, sadly the card/dial does not rotate freely within the liquid filled housing and there is a slight wobble present, central pivotal pin may be loose or wear to t...  read more

Code: 50797

WW1 British Entrenching Tool Head 1917

A good 1917 dated example bearing the makers name Lucas.  read more

Code: 50796

WW1 Period Royal Flying Corps Framed Embroidery

A most appealing and fresh to the market WW1 period mahogany framed RFC embroidery on a black silk background.
This splendid looking item was obtained from a local house clearance where it had resided for many decades.
The stitch work retains lovely strong colour and in excellent condition, some light dust and smears present behind the glass due to age but hardly noticeable.
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Code: 50794

Mid-Victorian Mappin & Company Gentleman`s Spear Point Knife 1860-1864

An elegant antique ivory handled gentleman`s knife that was manufactured by the short lived company Mappin & Co who traded from 77-78 Oxford Street, London, between the years 1860 to 1864.
It was in 1860 that the 22 year old John Mappin made the decision to leave the well established family cutlery business to set up on his own under the new business name of Mappin & Company, two years l...  read more

Code: 50795

WW2 German 'Stag horn Grip` Parade Bayonet (Carbine Blade)

A pleasing and untouched WW2 German stag horn grip parade bayonet made by E.Pack & Sohne with a 198mm carbine type blade.
The narrow fullered blade retains much of its nickel plating apart from approximately 5mm at tip, the birds head pommel along with the end of the turn down quillon also displays some loss of finish, good working button, leather washer absent.
Good steel scabbar...  read more

Code: 50793

WW1 Period Territorial Letter `T' Collar badges

A pair of gilt washed brass Territorial letter T collar badges with prong backs, 10mm tall.
Part of an old badge & button collection, 5 pairs came on a cardboard backing card, sold as pairs, some light wear to gilt finish.

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Code: 50791

WW1 Kodak Vesta Pocket Camera

The type used by servicemen to record life, hardship and action during the Great war.
This example is in used condition with age related wear to all surfaces, the strap on the canvas case is broken, name and London address written on the inside of flap.
Unknown if in working order, sold as display item only.  read more

Code: 50792

Scarce Early WW2 Ladies Respirator Carrying Case & Gasmask

An excellent condition 1939 dated small size civilian respirator with a very pliable rubber face mask, the bottom of the filter with some very light rusting/staining but would improve with light cleaning.
The gas mask is housed in its scarce ladies carrying case/bag with a zip opening, zip in working order.
The case/bag has some light age related stiffness and slight surface crack...  read more

Code: 50787