WW1 Canadian MKII(C6) Ross Bayonet
An excellent example of a 1907 patented Ross Rifle Company bayonet with leather scabbard.
Various stamps to the pommel including makers mark & date 10/15, full 10inch blade with no issues.
The leather scabbard is also in fantastic condition and dated 1914.
There were 3 variations of the Ross bayonet and this example is the 2nd variant.
Best one I have ever found.
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Turkish M1903 Bayonet With Scabbard
A Turkish M1903 bayonet with its leather and steel mounted scabbard (scabbard usually missing), produced in Germany for the Turkish M1903 Mauser rifle.
The fullered pipe backed blade measures 20 3/4 inches in length, pommel & forte bearing Turkish markings along with small half cresent moon on the throat of scabbard.
The wooden grips are firm and held by two steel rivets (woodwork... read more
Victorian Shropshire Rifle Volunteers Officers Bullion Cap & Collar Badges
Victorian Officers silver/white metal Bullion cap & collar badges belonging to Captain (later Major) R.H.Cholmondeley of the 1st Battalion Shropshire Rifle Volunteers circa 1880-85.
Cap badge 38mm wide
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WW1 Gift From The Colonies Chocolate Tin
A good example of the Colonies chocolate tin with good detail remaining to face of lid, minor paint wear/ scratches to underside and corners.
Inside there are two empty cigarette boxes (came with tin). read more
Victorian 1st Batt Shropshire Rifle Volunteers Officers Waist Belt & Clasp(Named)
A very good and scarce silvered example with circlet inscribed 1st Bat Shropshire Rifle Volunteers, centre bearing three leopard masks and retaining good detail, universal rococo ends.
White buff leather belt with five hangers in good supple condition (light mottling in places) and named to Captain (later Major) Reginald. H. Cholmondeley, dated 7.7.85 (1885)
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Victorian Officers Cross Belt
Victorian Officers Shellac (varnished) white leather cross belt with white metal fittings including whistle and chain, lions head and Prince of Wales feathers (one fixing nut missing).
The face of the 3 inch wide belt has light surface cracking (common on shellac finished items of this period) and black paint marks on the rear side.
Part of old military family collection.
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Victorian 1st Batt Shropshire Rifle Volunteers Officers Belt & Clasp
A good and scarce silvered example with circlet inscribed 1st Shropshire Rifle Volunteers, centre bearing three leopards masks (good crisp detail with light tarnishing),universal rococo ends.
Shellac gloss finished leather belt with light surface cracking( common to leatherwork of this period) with sword hanging hook, leather with light stiffness.
Belonged to a Captain (later Majo... read more
14 x 18mm Victorian 1st Batt Shropshire Rifle Volunteers Buttons
Scarce Shropshire Rifle Volunteers(48th) silvered buttons made by Jennens, measuring 18mm in diameter, 12 with loops, 2 with threaded bolt.
Belonged to Captain R.H.Cholmondeley circa 1880-85. read more
7 x 25mm Scarce Victorian 1st Batt Shropshire Rifle Volunteers Officers Buttons
7 x 25mm 1st Batt Shropshire rifle volunteers (48th) Officers silvered buttons made by Jennens 1859-1888. read more
