WW2 RAF Station Kanchrapara (India) Aluminium Ashtray

Here on offer is an unusual WW2 RAF station Kanchrapara (India) aluminium ashtray.

The WW2 RAF station at Kanchrapara was established in September 1942 and was manned by both British and American air force personnel mainly being used as a reconnaissance location for the 8th Recon Group of the United States Army Airforce.

This aluminium ashtray was most probably a s...  read more

Code: 50968

Third Reich Gilt Aluminium “Lion Face” Kriegsmarine Dagger Hangers

Here on offer a beautiful pair of Third Reich gilt aluminium “Lion Face” Kriegsmarine dagger hangers that retain nearly all their bright gilt finish.

They are in near mint condition, there is just the slightest loss of the bright gilt finish on the clips on the long strap, that means I won't list them as mint.

My understanding is that after 1938 the standard Kriegs...  read more

Code: 50977

Letter Opener made from the Timber of – H.M.S. CORNWALL - Launched in 1815

Here on offer is a genuine piece of teak wood from

H.M.S. CORNWALL

made into a fine tapered letter opener that is in perfect condition, no splits or chips to the edges.

It has a metal plaque pinned to the front, which reads:

FROM THE TIMBER OF
H.M.S. CORNWALL
LAUNCHED BOMBAY 1815

Some history relating to t...  read more

Code: 50564

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

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