WW1 British War & Mercantile Marine Medals to JAMES PROVIS of Port Isaac Cornwall. Served on ROSS and HMHS LIBERTY

Here on offer is a really nice pair of original WW1 medals issued to a JAMES POVIS who served as a Merchant Navy Seaman on ROSS and HMHS LIBERTY.

He was born in 1891 in Port Isaac, Cornwall and from my limited research seems to have survived WW1.

The medals consist of a Silver (with age patina)

WW1 BRITISH WAR MEDAL

and a bronze
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Code: 50090

Vintage Czech Army VZ 58 Bayonet with Leather Scabbard c1986

Here on offer is a vintage service issued Czech Army VZ 58 bayonet with leather scabbard, that fits the Czech VZ 58 assault rifle, circa 1986.

It comes with a blued steel blade and fittings that show signs wear/rubbing to the finish, through service use.

The grip is made up of two composite wood chip slabs, secured by recessed rivets, that attached it to a short m...  read more

Code: 50967

Vintage 9.5” Vinyl Kewpie Doll

Here on offer is a bit of fun, being a 9.5” soft vinyl vintage Kewpie doll.

The are no maker’s marks that I can see, but most likely made by Jesco and Cameo Co. USA, in the 1960’s.

This version has fixed legs and arms, but a movable head.

It retains the colouring to its face and eyes but does have a slight grubby finish to the front.

I...  read more

Code: 50962

M1908 Brazilian Mauser Bayonet with Brass Mounted Leather Scabbard

Here on offer is an excellent example of a M1908 Brazilian Mauser bayonet with brass mounted leather scabbard.

I believe they were made for use with the 7 mm M1908 Mauser rifle that was produced for Brazil by DWM in Germany.

These bayonets were made from 1908–1914 by several German blade makers. Such as Simson & Co. of Suhl, and Alex Coppel.

There a...  read more

Code: 50961

Rare WW2 Admiral Graf Spee – Ashtray or Dish made from the wood of the German Pocket Battleship – Battle of the River Plate 1939

Here on offer is a rare opportunity to obtain a piece of WW2 German Navy memorabilia from the famous German Pocket Battleship, the ‘GRAF SPEE’.

It appears to be an ashtray or small dish made from the wood that was recovered from the scuttled “GRAF SPEE”.

The circular dish seems to be made from a dark wood, possibly teak and it has a number of small, evenly spaced ...  read more

Code: 50958

Full Size Custom Damascus Hunting Knife with a Black Palm Wood Handle by Terry Kranning

Here on offer is a rare opportunity to acquire full-size collector's hunting knife with Damascus blade and black palm wood handle, made by Terry Kranning.

I bought this knife and some miniatures directly from Terry back in 2002.

Sadly, Terry was killed in a climbing accident during the Pocatello Pump rock climbing competition, Idaho, USA, back in 2004.

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Code: 50956

Impressive Large King Leopold II Belgian Gilt Bronze Medal – Sleidinge Festival 1894

Here on offer is an impressive Large King Leopold II Belgian gilt bronze medal dated 1894.

This large medal is in excellent condition and retains a large amount of its original gilt finish.

The obverse depicts the portrait of King Leopold II and the reverse has the words:

GEMEENTE
SLEIDINGE
FESTIVAL
1894

Set in th...  read more

Code: 50955

Early Silver Japanese Red Cross Medal with Rosette on the Riband circa 1930’s

Here on offer is a fine example of an early silver version of a Japanese Red Cross Medal with Rosette attached to the riband, circa 1930’s.

The medal is in excellent condition and the silk riband has a grey rosette attached to the front and is complete with original hook and eye suspension fittings on the reverse.



The medal measures 30mm diameter.<...  read more

Code: 50662

Stunning WW1 Royal Artillery Silver, Enamel and Faux Diamond Sweetheart Brooch

Here on offer is a beautiful example of a WW1 period Royal Artillery silver, enamel and faux diamond Sweetheart Brooch.

This fine quality silver brooch is in excellent condition and retains all the blue and red enamel to the crown and ribbons.

I can’t find any maker or hallmarks but it does test positive for 925 Sterling grade silver and weighs a hea...  read more

Code: 50291

1897 Diamond Jubilee Queen Victoria Copper Medal

Here on offer is an 1897 Queen Victoria Copper Diamond Jubilee medal by H Grueber & Co.

It was made to celebrate 60 years of her reign from 1837 to 1897.

Obverse depicts four generations of the royal family – Queen Victoria and future kings Edward VII, George V and Edward VIII.

The reverse shows four shields surrounded by the legend “TO COMMEMORATE T...  read more

Code: 50952