Original Large WW1 Royal Navy Mine Clearance Service (MCS) White Metal Cap Badge c1919

Here on offer is an original WW1 Royal Navy Mine Clearance Service (MCS) cap badge, circa 1919.

It was officially worn immediately after WW1 by the Royal Navy’s MCS, a temporary service established in 1919 to sweep the massive number of sea mines left over from the conflict. The unit was then abolished in 1920 making original examples rare to find these days.

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Code: 52316

Impressive 11.5” WW2 Period Brass and Copper Trench Art Model of a British “T” Class Submarine

Here on offer is an impressive and heavy WW2 period handmade “Trench Art” model of a WW2 British Submarine, which I think from its shape is a “T” class submarine?

The British T-class (or Triton-class) was a highly successful class of diesel-electric patrol submarines built for the Royal Navy in the 1930s. Designed to replace older vessels, 53 boats served heavily in WW2, known fo...  read more

Code: 52308

Ornate Victorian Gilt Brass Sovereign Case with Profile Image of a Young Queen Victoria inside

Here on offer is an ornate Victorian gilt brass sovereign case with the profile image of a young Queen Victoria inside.

It has an attractive raised scrolling design on the front with a small blank cartouche that could be engraved with the owner’s initials. The back of the case has a smooth plain gilt finish.

You press button on the top to release the catch and ope...  read more

Code: 51770

WW2 Period Model of a British “S” Class Submarine Dated 1942

Here on offer is an impressive WW2 period, hand made metal model of a WW2 British Submarine, which I think from its shape is an “S” class submarine?

This type of WW2 “Trench Art” where normally made by Naval engineering ratings in their spare time, from any materials that where not being used at the time.

The submarine has been made from a solid piece of aluminium ...  read more

Code: 50048

Unusual WW1 Turkish-Ottoman and Austro-Hungarian Bullet Trench Art Letter Opener 1919

Here on offer is an unusual WW1 Turkish and Austro-Hungarian bullet trench art letter opener.

During WW1, the Austro-Hungarian and Ottoman Empires were key members of the Central Powers alliance, fighting alongside Germany. Both empires faced massive, parallel challenges: internal ethnic unrest, military struggles, and a rapid collapse that ultimately led to their dissolution by...  read more

Code: 52306

Original U.S. Civil War Unidentified Confederate CSA Soldier in Uniform - “Ninth Plate” Tintype

Here on offer is an original U.S. Civil War Confederate soldier “ninth plate” framed tintype.

This framed "ninth plate" (2 x 2.5 inch) tintype portrait shows an unidentified young Confederate States of America, CSA soldier, in uniform with his cap.

The image has been hand-coloured, with pink face cheeks and dark highlights to the neck collar tabs and cap.
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Code: 51084

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

Royal Navy Officers Bicorn, Epaulettes & Sword Belt by Gieves with Transit Tin Case and named to P.H.G. Richardson RN

Here on offer is an impressive set of Royal Navy Officers dress uniform attire, consisting of a bicorn, epaulettes and a dress sword belt complete with its original Japanned transit tin case, circa 1935.

The set is in exceptional condition with almost no signs of wear, as clearly seen in the photos.

It is named to P.H.G. Richardson RN, which has been hand painted o...  read more

Code: 51823

Extra Photos of Royal Navy Officers Bicorn, Epaulettes & Sword Belt by Gieves with Transit Tin Case - 51823

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Code: 51822

Vintage Swedish Folding Knife by EKA of Eskilstuna made for Volvo BM c1980

Here on offer is a vintage Swedish folding knife by EKA of Eskilstuna, made for Volvo BM c1980.

The knife has a 2.75” spear point folding steel blade. What is interesting about this blade is if you look closely, it has a very fine serrated cutting edge.

On the ricasso it is stamped:

EKA SWEDEN

In 1882, Hadar Hallström founded Hadar Ha...  read more

Code: 52300