WW2 German Kriegsmarine Minesweeper Badge

Here on offer is a WW2 German Kriegsmarine Minesweeper badge.

This badge is a mid to late war zinc alloy example that has now lost nearly all of its original finish. All that remains is some tiny areas of silver finish in the recesses of the exploding sea mine.

The badge retains a lot of its original fine detailing and features a design of oak leaves surrounding a...  read more

Code: 51984

Antique Olive Wood Greek KEPKYPA (Corfu) Walking Stick with Carved Grip Depicting a two Men’s Heads

Here on offer is an original antique olive wood Greek KEPKYPA (Corfu) walking stick with carved grip depicting two men’s heads, one with a beard.

This unique walking stick has been hand carved with the grip depicting two men’s heads

On one side of the sticks grip is the detailed image of a bearded man’s head and on the other side a clean-shaven man wearing a hat.read more

Code: 51982

Antique Olive Wood Greek KEPKYPA (Corfu) Walking Stick with Carved Grip Depicting an Elephant’s Head and a Bearded Man’s Head

Here on offer is an original antique olive wood Greek KEPKYPA (Corfu) walking stick with carved grip depicting an elephant’s head and a bearded man’s head.

This unique walking stick has been hand carved with the grip depicting an elephant’s head with its trunk acting as a handle/grip.

On the front of the stick is the detailed image of a bearded man’s head wearing a...  read more

Code: 51981

Unique WW1 H.M.S. ALBION Lignum Vitae Gavel with Engraved Silver Presentation Plaque to The Rev Norman de Jersey RNVR – 18th May 1916

Here on offer is a unique WW1 period, H.M.S. Albion lignum vitae gavel with engraved silver presentation plaque to “The Rev Norman de Jersey” RNVR – 18th May 1916.

The gavel itself has been beautifully made from two pieces of solid lignum vitae wood.

Affixed on the front is a small solid silver plaque that has been professionally engraved with the fo...  read more

Code: 50415

Vintage German Hunting Knife and Fork Set by Anton Wingen Jr – Othello - circa 1940

Here on offer is a fine example of a vintage German hunting knife and fork set by Anton Wingen Jr – Othello, circa 1940.

The knife and fork fit snuggly into the hard brown leather sheath in such a way that the fork can’t be removed without removing the knife first, so basically it is held in place when not is use.

This version does not and never has had a belt loop...  read more

Code: 50768

Early 1st Pattern Luftwaffe Dagger by rare maker F & A HELBIG STEINBACH (Kr.M.) with Waffenamt Stamp

Here on offer is an early-untouched 1st Pattern Luftwaffe Dagger by a rare maker of this dagger, F.A. HELBIG STEINBACH (Kr.M.).

The F. & A. Helbig (Gaesler) Messerfabrik company traces its beginnings prior to 1928. The company had previously been named "F. & W. Helbig" for Ferdinand & Wilhelm Helbig, but was renamed after Frieda and Alfred Helbig when he took over later that year...  read more

Code: 50025

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

WW2 Womens Voluntary Service WVS Civil Defence Badge by L. Simpson & Co London

Here on offer is an original Women's Voluntary Service for Civil Defence (WVS) badge with King's Crown, issued between 1939 and 1947.

This is a fine quality chromium plated badge that is inlaid with red enamel, with both the chrome plating and red enamel are still in excellent condition.

On the reverse it has the scarce maker's details of:

L. SIMPSON...  read more

Code: 51974

Scarce WW2 Winston Churchill “V” for Victory Patriotic Gilt Brass Lapel Badge

Here on offer is a scarce original WW2 Winston Churchill “V” for Victory patriotic gilt brass lapel badge.

The badge displays a side profile of a defiant Churchill smoking his cigar and wearing a cap, with superimposed 'V' and laurel sprays with 'Victory' scroll below.

On the reverse it has the more unusual “halfmoon” button hole fitting.

There is ...  read more

Code: 51973

WW1 Aircraft Mahogany Propeller Tip Trinket Box with Padded Silk Patterned Lining

Here on offer is a WW1 aircraft mahogany propeller tip trinket box with padded silk patterned lining.

This is a lovely and original piece of aeronautical history, made from wood which has been fashioned from part of a WW1 aircraft propeller.

This fine example has been lined with a beautifully patterned silk material that is slightly padded on the bottom and under ...  read more

Code: 51303