WW2 Souvenir RAF Embroidered Banner - EGYPT 1941 - TO MOTHER WITH LOVE FROM TOM

Here on offer is a customised WW2 souvenir RAF embordered banner.

It has been beautifully embroidered on a black cloth background, with the image of an RAF crowned cap badge in the centre, surrounded by the words:

EGYPT 1941

TO MOTHER WITH LOVE FROM
TOM

It is then finished with a gold tassel fringe around the outer edges.
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Code: 51953

Antique Cane and Lead Weighted Salmon/Trout Fish Priest c1880

Here on offer is a fine antique lacquered cane and lead weighted, salmon or trout anglers fish priest, circa 1880.

It has been made from a 50cm long section of mature cane, that has a lead weighted top, that has also been wrapped in thin lead wire and a small brass disc pommel secured to the top.

At the other end it has the remains of its original leather strap, st...  read more

Code: 51952

Crimea Medal 1854-55 with 3 Clasps - ALMA, INKERMAN & SEBASTOPOL - Named to C. HARPER of the 55th Regiment of Foot

Here on offer is a fine example of a Crimea Medal 1854-55 with 3 clasps being: ALMA, INKERMAN and SEBASTOPOL.

It is named to C. HARPER of the 55th Regiment of Foot.

The 55th Regiment of Foot, known as the Westmorland Regiment, later amalgamated with the 34th Cumberland Regiment in 1881 to form the Border Regiment.

Now I have tried to trace C. Harper...  read more

Code: 51947

Extra Photos of Crimea Medal 1854-55 with 3 Clasps - 51947

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Code: 51946

Pewter Image/Picture of French Brigantine Jeune Hortense Shipwrecked at Long Rock, Penzance Cornwall 11th May 1888 - signed Sue Lake

Here on offer is a large 12” by 11.2” image/picture of the French brigantine Jeune Hortense, depicted shipwrecked in Mount’s Bay, on Long Rock, Penzance, Cornwall on 11th May 1888.

It is signed in the bottom right-hand corner, Sue Lake, who I can’t trace but feel is probably a local Cornish artist?

She has used a large sheet of English pewter to produce this impres...  read more

Code: 51951

WW1 Royal Flying Corps (RFC) Silver-Plated Thimble Pattern Topped Bamboo Swagger Stick

Here on offer is a fine example of a WW1 Royal Flying Corps (RFC) silver-plated thimble pattern topped bamboo swagger stick.

The excellent silver-plated ‘thimble’ top has the crowned RFC pilots wings embossed into it and just a couple of minor indentations.

The long cane section is in excellent condition but now has a gentle curve to it, as shown in my photos.
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Code: 51949

Antique British Metropolitan Police Lignum Vita Truncheon Stamped with ‘M Crown P’ c1888

Here on offer is an antique Victorian British Metropolitan Police lignum vitae truncheon, stamped with ‘M Crown P’, circa 1888.

My understanding is the Metropolitan Police ‘M P’ stamp with a ‘Crown’ in between, only appeared after 1887. Earlier versions were stamped with an ‘M P’ below a ‘Crown’.

This fine example of a Victorian truncheon, still retains its origina...  read more

Code: 51941

Vintage British Officer’s Brown Leather Covered Swagger Stick

Here on offer is a fine vintage British officer’s brown leather covered swagger stick.

It is devoid of any maker’s marks but the leather is stamped with:

MADE IN ENGLAND

The fine English leather covering has an impressed ‘pinhead’ pattern, all over. I think this is to assist with gripping the stick. It is in excellent condition retaining all of its o...  read more

Code: 51950

2 x Vintage RAF Officer's Embroidered Blazer Badges - PER ARDUA AD ASTRA

Here on offer are two vintage RAF Officer's embroidered blazer badges, with the RAF crowned eagle emblem and the motto: PER ARDUA AD ASTRA.

Both badges display Queens Crown and are therefore post WW2 examples.

Both badges are in great condition, retaining a lot of the original colour to the embroidered emblem.

One has been removed from the blazer and...  read more

Code: 51948

Rare Victorian Embroidery Sewing Scissors with a Gilt Metal Case in the Shape of a Renaissance Style Dagger c1890

Here on offer is a rare small pair of Victorian embroidery sewing scissors in their gilt metal case, in the shape of a Renaissance style dagger, circa 1890.

There is gilt suspension chains attached to the dagger crossguard that in turn connect to an ornate silver coloured mount, that is also fitted with a gilt chain and lobster claw catch, that could be clipped to a chatelaine. ...  read more

Code: 51945