WW2 Merchant Navy Comforts Service Volunteer War Workers Badge

Here on offer is a great example of a WW2 Merchant Navy Comforts Service, volunteer war workers badge.

This type has a chromium plated finish bearing a Naval Crown and the words:

MERCHANT NAVY COMFORTS SERVICE

On the reverse it retains its original pin and “C” clasp.

The work of the 'Merchant Navy Comforts Service' during the second wo...  read more

Code: 51969

Silver ERII Naval General Service Medal 1915-62 with NEAR EAST clasp for Operation Musketeer - Suez Crisis 1956

Here on offer is a fine example of a ERII Naval General Service Medal 1915-62 with a NEAR EAST clasp issued for Operation Musketeer, Suez Crisis 1956

It is named to D.P. CASTLE who served in the Royal Navy as an able seaman.

Awarded for service in support of ‘Operation Musketeer’, a conflict often referred to as the ‘Suez Crisis’ that took place between 31st Octobe...  read more

Code: 51960

Gilt Copper Medal Token Issued to Commemorate Lord Nelson's Death Centenary in 1905 by the British & Foreign Sailor’s Society

Here on offer is a gilt copper medal token issued to commemorate Lord Nelson's Death centenary in 1905 by the British & foreign sailor’s society

In 1905 the B.F.S.S. (British & Foreign Sailor's Society) was instrumental in the program of events for the Nelson Centennial.

A fund was set up known as 'The Nelson Centenary Memorial Fund' and the King, who took a grea...  read more

Code: 51964

WW2 Silver ID bracelet for Royal Navy Acting Stoker Petty Officer – W.T. Hide – Service No. KX75718 – H.M.S. AURORA

Here on offer is a privately purchased WW2 sterling silver ID tag, made in the style of a lucky horseshoe.

It is engraved on the front:

W.T. HIDE. (ACT) S.P.O.
7 MESS
H.M.S. AURORA
KX75718

This translates to the fact he served on H.M.S. AURORA during WW2 and was an acting Stoker Petty Officer, allocated to Mess number 7 and he h...  read more

Code: 51513

Unusual Large Antique Folding Lock-Back Knife with Chequered Wood Grip by Joseph Rodgers & Sons c1880

Here on offer is a large antique folding lock-back knife with chequered wood grip by Joseph Rodgers & Sons, circa 1880.

I have owned this knife for many years but struggled to identify the maker. Whilst researching other knives I came across the stamped image of ‘No 6’ (an ‘N’ with a lower case ‘o’ above an underscore dash) which you can just make out stamped on the ricasso of th...  read more

Code: 51913

Impressive Dagger with 9.75” Single Edged Spearpoint blade and Stag Antler Handle c1900.

Here on offer is an impressive dagger with 9.75” spearpoint blade and stag antler handle. There is no maker’s mark on the dagger and it is actually hard to date, but looking at the fittings and pommel, I would date it to around 1900 and possibly made in Germany?.

This is an interesting dagger with 9.75” long single edged spearpoint steel blade, with a 3” false edge. There is also...  read more

Code: 51958

Handmade Vintage Bowie Knife with Impressive 9.5” Polished Steel Blade – Stag Antler Handle and Suede Sheath

Here on offer is a handmade vintage bowie knife with an impressive 9.5” polished steel blade, stag antler handle and suede sheath.

I am sure this knife has never been used and it is in mint condition, like the day it was made!

The wide 9.5” long steel blade, has a mirror polished finish and retains a sharp curved cutting edge, with no edge nicks.

The...  read more

Code: 51957

Vintage Novelty Bowling Pin Petrol Lighter by KEM Company Detroit USA c1950

Here on offer is a vintage novelty Bowling Pin petrol lighter manufactured by the KEM Company, 1900 E. Jefferson Ave, Detroit, 7 Michigan, USA, circa 1950.

The lighter has been moulded using maple-coloured plastic, to produce an exact reproduction of a regulation Bowling Pin. This example has a plain finish, but I believe some were painted with red stripes.

Insid...  read more

Code: 51807

WW1 1919 Peace Medal Issued by the City of Birmingham with Original Ribbon

Here on offer is a WW1 1919 Peace Medal issued by the City of Birmingham with its original faded red, white and blue ribbon and large brass safety pin.

This Birmingham 1919 Peace Medal is a commemorative medal, struck at the Birmingham mint and issued by the City of Birmingham to celebrate the end of WW1.

On the obverse, it features an image of the City’s Coat of ...  read more

Code: 51778

Original WW1 Miniature British War & Victory Medals Mounted on a Pin Bar

Here on offer is an excellent set of ORIGINAL British WWI miniature medals.

They are made up of the; War and Victory medals with their correct ribbons sewn onto a medal pin bar.

They come with a later period silk lined cardboard case.

Both medals are in truly excellent condition.

The silver War medal now has an beautiful dark patina f...  read more

Code: 51149