Extra Photos of Rare Imperial German “Hussar” Swiss Silver Pocket Watch - 50990

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Code: 50989

Unusual WW2 USAAF Cadet Overseas Sweetheart Brooch - DUNKERQUE

Here on offer is an unusual WW2 USAAF cadet overseas insignia sweetheart brooch. These were worn by USAAF Flying School Cadets who has not yet become a graduated aviator or a commissioned flying officer.


The brooch, that has been made in the style of a WW2 USAAF cadet badge, with a propellor and detailed feathered wings. It appears made from a die stamped bright metal al...  read more

Code: 51198

Unique WW2 British Dispatch Rider or Paratroopers Helmet made into a “Pull-A-Long” Toy Tortoise

Here on offer is what appears to be a WW2 British Dispatch Rider or Paratroopers Helmet that has made into a wonderful “Pull A Long” Toy Tortoise.

I am no expert when it comes to WW2 helmets, but I am pretty sure it isn’t a Paratroopers Helmet, as I believe these where constructed of steel and this one is made from fibre.

The old gent I bought it from along with ...  read more

Code: 50091

WW2 POW Made Aluminium Trench Art Cigarette Case - RAF Africa 1948

Here on offer is a WW2 POW made aluminium Trench Art Cigarette/Sweetheart Case.

I have been told that these sweetheart cigarette cases where made by Italian and German POW's captured by the British Forces in North Africa in WW2 and imprisoned in POW camps across British controlled Africa, mainly in Kenya.

Apparently the last POW camp in Kenya still had three occupa...  read more

Code: 50509

WW2 POW made Aluminium Cigarette Case England 1944

Here on offer is a WW2 POW made aluminium Trench Art Cigarette/Sweetheart Case.

This is the first example I have seen that was actually made in a POW camp in England, normally they where made POW’s in North Africa.

These cases were traded for food and cigarettes by the POW’s, with the guards and locals.

The cases where made using the aluminium frames...  read more

Code: 50510

Unusual Vintage HMS Blake Gilt Powder Compact c1960

Here on offer is an unusual vintage HMS Blake (C99) Gilt Powder Compact, circa 1960

The gilt metal circular compact is of a type I haven’t seen before, with a small opening lid on the top that reveals a round space that you can place a photo of a loved one, with the lid then protecting the image.

On the top of this lid, it is fitted with a brass and enamel crest fo...  read more

Code: 51614

WW2 US Army Quartermasters Bone Letter Opener with Brass Badge c1940

Here on offer is a WW2 US Army Quartermasters bone letter opener with brass badge, circa1940

This interesting letter opener has been made from a fine piece of animal bone that has been fitted with a brass WW2 US Army Quartermasters badge at the top.

The bone now has a really smooth finish and shows some dark age staining which gives it a pleasant marbled effect.read more

Code: 51613

Vintage Icelandic Hand Carved Reindeer Antler Letter Opener/Knife Signed - Hilson Lia Thomas

Here on offer is an Icelandic letter opener/knife that has been hand carved from reindeer antler and bone.

The blade seems to have been carved and shaped from a reindeer bone and the front depicts a couple of circular patterns and a reindeer pulling a sleigh. Below this is a name which appears to reads as:

Hilson Lia Thomas

who I assume was the artis...  read more

Code: 51612

WW2 Army Trench Whistle by J Hudson & Co. Birmingham with Long Expanding Chain Lanyard 1945

Here on offer is an original WW2 Army Trench Whistle, by J Hudson & Co of Birmingham, still with its long metal ‘expanding’ chain lanyard.
The nickel silver metal whistle is in excellent undamaged and full working condition.

The front is stamped with the maker’s name and the British Military “Crows Foot Mark” and the date 1945.

J.HUDSON & Co.<...  read more

Code: 50221

Unusual WW2 Lady’s "Sweetheart" Black Patent Handbag with WW2 Royal Tank Regiment Cap Badge

Here on offer is a really unusual and possibly unique, WW2 lady’s "sweetheart" black patent handbag, fitted with a WW2 Royal Tank Regiment cap badge.

The handbag has clearly been used and loved and now the black patent has a crazed finish and is rubbed/missing on the corners.

The strap is also very fragile and is just about holding together at the top.

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Code: 51609