Rare 21st Parachute Regiment - 50th Anniversary of Arnhem Presentation Box to a Malcolm Van White, that contains a FS Knife and Para Patches

Here on offer is a rare 21st Parachute Regiment, 50th anniversary of Arnhem, presentation case to Malcolm Van White.

My understanding is a number of these presentation cases were given to members of the 21st Para Regiment in 1994, to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the battle of Arnhem in 1944.

The hinged light wood case has brass catches and a leather carrying...  read more

Code: 52037

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Code: 52036

Presentation 3rd Pattern FS Fighting Knife to Sgt Andrew Melville of the SAS on being awarded the Military Medal

Here on offer is a mint vintage presentation 3rd Pattern FS Fighting Knife by J. Nowill of Sheffield.

It has a 7” double-edged blade in forged carbon steel with blued finish. If I am being really “picky” it has the lightest loss of bluing to the very tip of the blade that is hardly noticeable.

The cast metal alloy handle has a steel oval guard and a hexagonal nut p...  read more

Code: 50933

Unusual WW2 Period Novelty RAF Spitfire Aircraft Shaped Brass Penknife by Leppington CUTLASS Sheffield c1940

Here on offer is a scarce and unusual WW2 Period novelty RAF spitfire aircraft shaped brass penknife, by Leppington (CUTLERS) Ltd, Sheffield, circa 1940.

I actually can’t find another example of this type of penknife. Leppington are known for making a range of cutlery, so penknives are actually rare to find.

On this penknife, the grip is made from two plates of sol...  read more

Code: 52034

Fine WW2 German K-98 or M1884-98 III Bayonet by Carl Eickhorn with Bakelite Grip and Matching S/No. 1000 dated 1940

Here on offer is a fine example of an early produced WW2 German K-98 or M1884-98 III bayonet by Carl Eickhorn, 1940.

All the hilt fittings retain their blued finish with just some light surface rust pitting.

The pommel still has a cloverleaf-shaped rifle groove and functioning bayonet catch, with a split-nut locking knob.
On the reverse at the top it has t...  read more

Code: 52033

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Code: 52032

Antique 19th Century North African Sudanese Islamic Mahdist Dervish Arm Dagger with Scabbard

Here on offer is an antique late 19th century North African Sudanese Islamic, Mahdist Dervish, arm dagger with a leather and snake skin scabbard.

It dates from the Mahdist War period, a revolutionary insurrection against the British colonial rule in Sudan, which took place in 1881-1899.

It was called the Mahdist War since the Sudanese leader Muhammad Ahmad bin Ab...  read more

Code: 52035

Genuine WW1 1914 Princess Mary Christmas Tin

Here on offer is a genuine WW1 1914 Princess Mary Christmas tin that is now empty of its original contents.

This tin is in good condition retaining the fine detail to the lid and it now has a polished brass finish. The lid hinge still works as originally designed and there are light dents on the base of the tin. There are also small splits to all four corners of the base (see my ...  read more

Code: 51758

Recovered Parts from a Crashed WW2 USAAF Mosquito Mk XVI NS638 including the USA Flare Gun - Pistol Pyrotechnic M2

Here on offer is a rare opportunity to obtain some genuine recovered artifacts from a crashed WW2 USAAF de Havilland DH.98 Mosquito PR Mk XVI, registration number NS638.

All the recovered items are in what I would call “relic” condition, from where they have been buried in the ground for some period of time.

This de Havilland DH.98 Mosquito PR Mk XVI, registration...  read more

Code: 52031

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Code: 52030