Scarce Boer War / WW1 Officers Saddle Wallets + Rare Cover
A splendid pair of British/Canadian Officers leather saddle wallets with an additional protective top cover.
A non-maker marked pair in excellent used condition and still quite supple considering the age, one of the long straps( one with eyelet holes) has a partial break close to wallet but easily repairable + couple of split stitches on one edge of flap.
A scarce item but rarely ... read more
235.00 GBP
1938 German 84/98 (K98) Bayonet with Matching Numbers
An early 84/98 bayonet with matching numbers (3838) made by Jetter & Scheerer who manufactured K98 bayonets between 1934 - 41.
The blade is in very good used condition (un-sharpened) with approximately 75-80% bluing remaining, with good clear makers mark + 38 date on the spine, good un-touched wooden slab grips, pommel & Scabbard tip with good waffenampft stamps.
The steel scabbar... read more
Gallipoli Excavated British 07ptn Hook Quillion Bayonet (Provenance)
An original Gallipoli used 07 hook quillion bayonet in semi-relic condition, excavated during the 1990`s from underneath some canvas/ tented material within some scrub in the Helles area.
Made by Sanderson and bearing a Edward VII cypher + acceptance date 10, 11 ( October 1911).
A letter (A4 sheet) of provenance hand written by the gentleman who excavated the bayonet will be suppl... read more
Rare City of London Yeomanry Cavalry Sword (Westminster Dragoons)
A rare 1902 pattern 2nd Regiment, City of London Yeomanry Cavalry sword made exclusively for the Westminster Dragoons by Hamburger Rogers & Co of London.
The hand bowl & scabbard are marked 2 C.L.Y along with a trooper/ rack number 187, a 34 inch straight blade in good condition apart from a rounded tip & some pitting for approx. 10-12 inches.
All exposed metal work ( bowl & pomme... read more
Early WW2 Police Sergeants (Special Constable) MKII Helmet
A fresh to the market 1939 dated Police Sergeants (special constables) MKII helmet with the shell bearing the makers stamp BMB (Briggs Motor Bodies Ltd).
The helmet retains much of the original paint work & rank transfers but does display age related wear ( scratches, small areas of paint loss, light surface rusting etc ).
The liner cradle is stamped with a size 6 3/4 and the manu... read more
WW1 British Trench/ Dugout Lamp 1917
A War Department issued storm lantern/lamp, the type used in trenches, dugouts & tunnels throughout the Great War.
Manufactured in 1917 by Howes & Burley Ltd of Birmingham and still in working order.
This example has been left as found and un-cleaned, the metal work has received an over paint during its working life but done many years ago, the glazed door rubs on the base when op... read more
1944 Canadian (No.5) Binoculars 7x50
A splendid pair of Canadian made 7x 50 binoculars manufactured by R.E.L in 1944, this pattern of binocular being the equivalent to the British No.5 .
In very good condition, minor paint blistering to metal work (shown in photos), excellent optics.
The large leather case is in excellent condition and bears the makers name on the rear, the hanging strap is still supple with only min... read more
Early 20th Century Large Royal Navy Dixie Mess Tin
An early 20th century large Royal Navy Dixie mess tin made by Sellman & Hill of Wolverhampton, well constructed ,heavy gauge handle and strapping.
15 inches H x 11 H x 10 D read more
WW2 Snipers Spotting Telescope Scout Regiment MKIIs
An excellent British WW2 3 draw snipers spotting telescope MKIIs with the first draw bearing a makers cartouche for Broadhurst Clarkson Ltd and serial /code number O.S.126.G.A. & broadarrow .
Extending anti glare sleeve with internal bluing, the telescopes leather sleeve is in good condition apart from one small area of scuffing / scratching which is shown in extra photos. excellent op... read more