WW1 'Cheeky' Heart Shaped Cast Iron Trench Art Flanders Souvenir Trinket Tray

Here on offer is an original WW1 'Cheeky' heart shaped, cast iron metal Trench Art Tray, from Flanders.

On the front it shows a Ww1 British Officer walking with a Belgium lady who is in traditional dress, with the classic large bow shaped headdress.

There is also a Belgium windmill in the background.

On the reverse it shows a scene of the back of th...  read more

Code: 52081

Beautiful Mint WW2 German Army Dagger with Orange Grip by CARL EICKHORN

Here on offer is possibly the best example of an Carl Eickhorn dagger that I have had the privilege offer.

This WW2 period German Army dagger is in beautiful mint condition with a thick silver-plating finish to all the mounts and fittings, including the scabbard.

The 12 oak leaf pattern Pommel is in mint condition, showing quality hand finishing to the oak leave...  read more

Code: 52078

Extra Photos of Mint WW2 German Army Dagger by CARL EICKHORN - 52078

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Code: 52077

Unusual Scottish 5th Bn. Seaforth Highlanders Glengarry Nickel Silver Badge

Here on offer is what looks to be an unusual Scottish 5th Bn. Seaforth Highlanders Glengarry nickel silver crest/badge?

It depicts a mountain cat of the Sutherlands to the voided centre, surrounded by an oval belt and buckle with the words:

SANS PEUR

"Sans peur" is a French phrase that translates to "without fear" or "fearless" in English.
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Code: 52074

Rare Victorian Gilt Cast Brass Doorstop Depicting Field Marshal Garnet Wolseley on a Camel c1885

Here on offer is a rare Victorian gilt cast brass doorstop, depicting Field Marshal Garnet Wolseley on a camel, circa 1885.

Field Marshal Garnet Wolseley, was a prominent British military commander and reformer in the 19th century, who held the rank of Major General for a significant period. He was known for his colonial campaigns, his influence on the British army, and the phras...  read more

Code: 52072

Original WW2 A.R.P. Whistle by J. Hudson & Co of Barr St Hockley Birmingham with Chain

Here on offer is an original WW2 A.R.P. whistle by J. Hudson & Co., Barr St, Hockley, Birmingham.

This seems to be one of the four types that J. Hudson made, this one having the body of their metropolitan whistle.

It still retains its original long linked metal chain, which is now missing its end clip. The chain looks to have been made from a nickel silver alloy a...  read more

Code: 52071

Original Antique “THE METROPOLITAN” Whistle by J. Hudson & Co of 13. Barr St Birmingham c1902

Here on offer is an original antique “THE METROPOLITAN” whistle by J. Hudson & Co of 13. Barr Street Birmingham, circa 1902.

It still retains its original twisted silk cord lanyard.

The front of the whistle is stamped with the following details:

THE METROPOLITAN
PATENT
J. HUDSON & CO.
244. BARR ST
BIRMINGHAM

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Code: 52070

Early Pre WW2 English Hallmarked Silver ARP Lapel Badge 1936

Here on offer is a badge from the initial batch of pre WW2 English hallmarked silver ARP lapel badges, that dates to 1936.

The first run of 250,000 die-stamped badges produced were made with the half-moon style button hole lapel fixing and were available from April 1937. Though they carry the silver date mark 'A' that corresponds to 1936, this hallmark was used until the end of ...  read more

Code: 52062

Original Household Cavalry Warrant Officer’s EIIR Gilt and Enamel Cap Badge

Here on offer is a finely detailed example of a Household Cavalry Warrant Officer’s EIIR gilt and enamel cap badge, by J.R. Gaunt of London.

The cap badge has a pierced gilt crowned Garter set on blue enamel and a voided centre with EIIR Cypher set on red enamel.

On the reverse it has a brass slider fitting, stamped with the makers details:

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Code: 52059

Unusual WW2 Royal Air Force Dental Branch Sweetheart Brooch

Here on offer is an unusual WW2 period Royal Air Force Dental Branch sweetheart brooch.

This unusual brooch appears to have been made from a gilt brass Dentist Branch, “DB winged” collar badge that has had the lugs removed and has then been set in clear plastic, like Lucite, with a black coloured backing.

On the reverse it still has its original vintage metal brooc...  read more

Code: 52057