Scottish Police Presentation Truncheon with Display Stand to CDR. G.C. GEORGE by The Scottish Police Association - 10 Nov 1983

Here on offer is a beautifully made large presentation truncheon with a display stand.

It was presented to Commander G.C. George of the Scottish Police Authority, possibly on his retirement?

The truncheon and rectangular stand seem to have been made from walnut or a light oak wood and there is a rectangular brass plaque on mounted on the front that reads:
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Code: 51261

Original Framed Portrait of Named Boer War British Soldier – J.FOX - Saddler – 3383 of the 10th (Prince Of Wales Own Royal) Hussars

Here on offer is a fine original oil painting of a named Boer War British Soldier sitting in a Victorian chair, in his uniform of the 10th (Prince Of Wales Own Royal) Hussars.

His name is J.FOX, rank Saddler, with a service number 3383.

He was awarded both The Queen's South Africa (QSA) Medal and clasps: Cape Colony, Transvaal, and the King's South Africa (QSA) Med...  read more

Code: 51344

Rare WW1 Souvenir Pocket Watch Depicting LORD KITCHENER & JOSEPH JOFFRE 1914-1915

Here on offer is a very rare and unusual example of a genuine WW1 souvenir Pocket Watch that depicts the images of the British Secretary of War, Lord Kitchener and the French Commander, Joseph Joffre.

The main body of the watch is silver plated with most of the plating worn off on the outer edges and back cover.

The back-hinged cover levers open to reveal the top ...  read more

Code: 50255

Sterling Silver British Army Officer's Scot’s Guards Small Pattern Cap Badge

Here on offer is a fine example of a British Army Officer's Scot’s Guards small pattern sterling silver cap badge.

This example is the rarer ‘small pattern” cap badge.
It is in mint condition and has been made from solid sterling silver with a gilt and black enamel Scot’s Guards crest in the centre.

On the reverse it is stamped with ‘STERLING’ to indicate 92...  read more

Code: 52008

Post WW2 Turkish Damascus Steel Hitler Letter Opener by Paul Müller c1960

Here on offer is a post WW2 Hitler letter opener made with Turkish Damascus steel that is attributed to the famous Master Damascus Swordsmith, Paul Müller and was possibly commissioned by Colonel Attwood in the 1960’s.

Please note, this is being offered as a REPRODUCTION WW2 letter opener, NOT an original period piece.

The dagger blade shaped letter opener is I bel...  read more

Code: 51157

Additional Photos of Post WW2 Damascus Steel Hitler Letter Opener c1960

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Code: 51156

Post WW2 British Military Machete with Leather Scabbard by B.H. & G. Ltd dated 1955

Here on offer is an original example of a post WW2 British military machete with a thick brown leather scabbard B.H. & G. Ltd dated 1955.

The two black composite grip slabs are in excellent solid condition. Unusually there are four smooth notches in the metal of the tang and both grips, that allows the four fingers of your hand to fit snuggly in the grip.

The grip...  read more

Code: 51402

WW2 Romanian Army Dagger with Scabbard and Hanging Straps

Here on offer is a WW2 Romanian Army dagger with scabbard and rare hanging straps.

There is no maker mark on this dagger as is common with these Romanian daggers.

The hilt fittings are all chrome-plated an in excellent condition, showing no signs of rust or pitting.

The ornate pommel is in the shape of an eagle’s head and it still retains its origina...  read more

Code: 50741

British Regimental Marked “The Grenadier Guards” WW1 SMLE 1907 Pattern Sanderson Bayonet with Scabbard 1918

Here on offer is an excellent genuine British WW1 SMLE 1907 Pattern Sanderson Bayonet with scabbard, that is regimental marked for “The Grenadier Guards”.

The bayonet has bright finish to all the steel hilt fittings. There is just some very light surface pitting and dulling of the metal in small areas.

The release button in the pommel still works perfectly and it s...  read more

Code: 51100

Rare Pair of Victorian King's Own Yorkshire light Infantry K.O.Y.L.I. Padded Bullion Wire Collar Badges

Here on offer is a fine pair of Victorian King's Own Yorkshire light Infantry K.O.Y.L.I. bullion wire collar badges.

The badge of the KOYLI is unique amongst English light infantry regiments as the horn is of the ‘French’ type (with a twist). The origins of this are obscure. It appears to have been adopted after Waterloo, however prior to this the 105th had an ‘English’ style Bug...  read more

Code: 52003