H.M.S. GANGES Hallmarked Silver Sports Medal by N.A.A.F.I. – “Winners 2nd Division” – 1927

Here on offer is an inter wars period, H.M.S. GANGES hallmarked silver sports medal, made by N.A.&A.F.I. and awarded to the “Winners 2nd Division” in 1927.

The circular medal has been made from hallmarked English silver and the front depicts the scene of two runners in what looks to be a cross country race.

The reverse displays the finely detailed raised image of ...  read more

Code: 51192

Unusual WW1 Hallmarked Silver and Enamel Medal - “Relief Fund Sports” awarded to F. C. Rush - 1 Mile - 1914

Here on offer is an unusual WW1 hallmarked silver and enamel, Relief Fund Sports medal, by C. Usher, Leicester, England, 1914.

It was awarded to an F. C. RUSH of the Southend Harriers, for a 1 mile open handicap race at Twickenham, in 1914.

The Lord Mayor's War Relief Fund was established in August 1914 to help support wives and dependants of soldiers and sailors c...  read more

Code: 51191

WW2 Chrome Plated RAF “Wings” Sweetheart Bar Brooch c1940

Here on offer is a finely detailed example of a chrome plated RAF emblem sweetheart bar brooch, circa 1940.

The bright plated brooch has a finely detailed RAF emblem, with spread feathered wings along with the Kings Crown and “RAF” letters.

There is no maker’s mark that I can see.

The metal fixing pin fits neatly into a “C” clasp and the whole brooch...  read more

Code: 51188

WW2 Silver Gilt RAF “Wings” Sweetheart Bar Brooch by Ward Brothers c1940

Here on offer is a finely detailed example of a silver gilt RAF emblem sweetheart bar brooch, circa 1940, by Ward Brothers.

This is a thickly gold-plated piece with fine detailing to the spread feathered wings along with the Kings Crown and “RAF” letters.

The back of the crown it is stamped “S”, possibly for silver?

Then there is the maker’s stamp “...  read more

Code: 51187

M1929 “1st Pattern” Naval Depot Kriegsmarine Dagger by Carl Eickhorn with 1938 “Replacement” Eagle Pommel

Here on offer is an original “untouched” condition, M1929 “1st Pattern” Naval Depot Kriegsmarine Dagger by Carl Eickhorn with 1938 style “Replacement” eagle pommel.

There is a great reference to this specific type of Carl Eickhorn dagger along a photo showing the blade markings, on page 212 of Thomas Wittmann’s excellent reference book, Exploring the Dress Daggers of the German N...  read more

Code: 50153

Rare WW1 Period 48th Canadian Highlanders Horse Hair and Leather Sporran Named to CQMS – Sgt Major Frank James Stinson

Here on offer is a rare example of a WW1 period 48th Canadian Highlanders horse hair and leather sporran named to Company Quartermaster Sergeant Major (CQMS), Frank James Stinson, service no. 192159.

All I know is that CQMS Frank James Stinson was from Toronto and served in WW1 from 28th August 1917.

This impressive sporran is in excellent condition and has a fine ...  read more

Code: 51177

WW1 Comrades of the Great War Gilt Brass & Enamel Buttonhole Badge by J. Taylor & Co. London – No. 469334

Here on offer is a genuine WW1 “Comrades of the Great War” gilt brass and enamel buttonhole badge by J. Taylor & Co., London.

On the front it displays a coloured enamel Union Jack flag in the centre and the words: Comrades of the Great War around the edge.

On the reverse, it is stamped with the members number 469334.

It also has the maker’s details i...  read more

Code: 51179

Vintage British Royal Navy Submarine Services Black Bomber Jacket – Size XL

Here on offer is a vintage British Royal Navy submarine services black bomber jacket, UK man’s size XL.

The zipper jacket is made from a padded polyester/nylon type material with elasticated wrists and collar and two front pockets

The maker’s label reads as:

HARDYS
QUALITY CLOTHING
MADE IN ENGLAND
XL

On the fron...  read more

Code: 51176

A Vintage Silver-Plated Baby Rattle & Whistle in form of The Nursery Rhyme “Cat and The Fiddle”

Here on offer is a vintage silver-plated ( I think) baby rattle and whistle, depicting the nursery rhyme “Cat and the Fiddle”.

The main body is a cat playing a fiddle that it is attached to an ebonised wooden handle, complete with a metal suspension loop at the end.

Attached to the top of the cat’s head is a thin whistle, that still works perfectly.

...  read more

Code: 51169

Early WW2 RAF “Wings” Sweetheart Brooch - Sterling Silver and Enamel by Thomas L Mott

Here on offer is a fine example of a RAF sweetheart brooch from the early WW2 period or possibly late WW1, that consists of an RAF (King’s) Crown and detailed wings made from solid sterling silver and enamel.

In the centre are the letters RAF that are inlayed with blue enamel and set beneath the red enamel “Kings Crown”.

On the back of the brooch, it is stamped wit...  read more

Code: 51167