WW2 Army Catering Corps Gilt Brass and Enamel Sweetheart Brooch

Here on offer is an excellent example of a WW2 Army Catering Corps gilt brass and enamel sweetheart brooch.

The gilt brass badge depicts the crest of the Army Catering Corps, depicting a flaming cauldron in the centre surrounded in blue enamel with the words:

ARMY CATERING CORPS

At the top is a King’s Crown inset with red enamel.

On th...  read more

Code: 52094

Antique Clip Point Bowie Knife with Stag Horn Grips by H.G. LONG & Co - CROSS DAGGERS – SHEFFIELD c1860

Here on offer is an early example of an antique stag horn clip point Bowie Knife by the famous English knife and cutlery maker, H.G Long & Co, circa 1860.

They are also famous for making a range of WW2 SOE knives.

I believe this knife is a very early example of an H.G. Long knife as it only has the CROSS DAGGERS logo and the words CROSS DAGGRS SHEFFI...  read more

Code: 50399

Unusual Fish Shaped Penknife by Southern & Richards of Sheffield c1900

Here on offer is an unusual novelty fish shaped penknife by Southern & Richards of Sheffield, circa 1900.

I actually can’t find another example of this type of penknife. Southern & Richards are known for making a range of cutlery, knives and razors but penknives are actually rare to find.

On this penknife, the grip is made from two plates of smooth bone, that have ...  read more

Code: 52093

Full Size Custom Damascus Hunting Knife with a Black Palm Wood Handle by Terry Kranning

Here on offer is a rare opportunity to acquire full-size collector's hunting knife with Damascus blade and black palm wood handle, made by Terry Kranning.

I bought this knife and some miniatures directly from Terry back in 2002.

Sadly, Terry was killed in a climbing accident during the Pocatello Pump rock climbing competition, Idaho, USA, back in 2004.

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Code: 50956

Impressive WW1 Sweetheart Gilt Brass Framed Glass Pendant with a Photo of a Royal Fusiliers Officer

Here on offer is an impressive WW1 sweetheart gilt brass framed glass pendant with a coloured photo of a Royal Fusiliers Officer in uniform.

The oval shaped gilt brass frame has ornate scrolling around the edges and is set with bevelled glass on both sides.

On one side it shows the coloured image of a WW1 Royal Fusiliers officer in his uniform. You can just make ou...  read more

Code: 52092

Mint Small German made Hunting Knife with Leather Sheath – Souvenir of Unterwasser Switzerland c1960

Here on offer is a mint vintage small German souvenir hunting knife with leather sheath, a souvenir of Unterwasser, Switzerland, circa 1960.

It has a single edged stainless-steel blade, stamped GERMANY near the grip. The blade is near mint with just some very light scratches to the finish.

It even still has the original oiled paper that was used to protect the blad...  read more

Code: 51316

Vintage Multi-Tool Knife by HAPO with Lanyard a Souvenir of Tirol Austria c1960

Here on offer is a vintage multi-tool knife by HAPO, a Souvenir of Tirol Austria, circa 1960.

This multi-function knife has a single edged blade, a bottle opener/screwdriver, a corkscrew and a hooked can opener.

The blade is stamped on one side of the ricasso with:

GARENTIE
STAHL

This translates to guaranteed steel.

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Code: 52091

Scarce Unmodified Siamese Type 45 Mauser Bayonet with its original Blued Steel Scabbard

Here on offer is a scarce original untouched version of a Siamese Type 45 Mauser bayonet with its original blued steel scabbard.

The Siamese Type 45 bayonet was produced in Japan under license from Mauser in Germany. 40,000 Type 45 rifles and bayonets were produced in 1903 at the Imperial Japanese Arsenal at Tokyo (Kowisikawa).

Siam wanted Mauser to produce them, ...  read more

Code: 52067

Pre WW2 Gilt Metal Swastika Token “FOR TWO YEARS OF GOOD LUCK - GOOD LUCK” c1930

Here on offer is a gilt metal Swastika token or jeton, with the inscription “FOR TWO YEARS OF GOOD LUCK - GOOD LUCK”, circa 1930.

A Swastika jeton, which is a token bearing a swastika symbol, was used as a symbol of good luck and prosperity in the Western world before and during the early 20th century. These tokens were popular decorative items for various crafts, advertising, an...  read more

Code: 52090