WW2 Returned Sailors Soldiers & Airmen’s - Australian Imperial League Lapel Badge with “66” Year Clasp

Here on offer is a WW2/vintage returned Sailors Soldiers & Airmen’s - Australian Imperial League lapel badge with additional “66” year clasp.

This badge was issued to the returned serving personnel of the sailors, soldiers and airmen’s services. It was first introduced in a different form in 1916 and continued through and beyond WW2.

The badge is made of brass wi...  read more

Code: 50841

Interesting Set of Deluxe WW2 German Army Officers Dagger Hangers

Here on offer is an interesting set of Deluxe WW2 German Army Officers Dagger Hangers.

Although these deluxe hangers have clearly been worn and have lost a lot of their original finish, they show possible remains of a gilt wash that was used for Wehrmacht Generals.

You can only see the gold colouring in a more sub dewed light than my photos show. It may well be tha...  read more

Code: 50840

Rare Boxed Set of Two Cutthroat Razors by the Famous Cutler J. W. STUTTER London c1880

Here on offer is a rare presentation boxed set of two cutthroat razors by the famous cutler, J. W. Stutter of 133 Bishopsgate, London c1880.

This is the same cutler who made the impressive 365 bladed knife for Great Exhibition in 1851, photo attached for reference.

They come in what looks to be a light oak wood presentation box that has a red silk and felt lining a...  read more

Code: 50836

Large Antique Nickel Plated Metal Car Pincushion

Here on offer is an unusual large antique plated metal car pincushion, probably from the early 1900’s.

The car itself seems to have been cast in one piece and then a steel pate has been soldered to cover the base.

The car itself is in excellent undamaged condition and retains 99% of its original nickel plating with some age related patination to the finish.
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Code: 50831

Vintage Obsolete US Air Force Security Police (AFSP) Badge - Miniature Size - Badge No. A45882

Here on offer is a great example of a now obsolete miniature size, US Air Force Security Police (AFSP) Badge, with the Badge No. A45882.

This quality badge is in overall excellent condition and still retains its bright finish. It retains its fixing pin on the reverse and locking ‘C’ clasp.

Here is some information relating to the AFSP.

Operational be...  read more

Code: 50819

Rare WW2 Period “First Shot” U.S.S. NASHVILLE (CL-43) Commemorative Sterling Silver Dip Pen

Here on offer is an unusual and rare “FIRST SHOT” U.S.S. NASHVILLE (CL-43) commemorative sterling silver dip pen.

The sterling silver pen shaft looks a bit like one of the main 6” barrels that formed part of the ships armaments. There are some slight indentations on the thinner section as shown in my photos.

At the nib end it has a flat base so it can be rested on ...  read more

Code: 50818

Vintage Obsolete US Air Force Security Police (AFSP) Badge - Full Size - Badge No. G2872

Here on offer is a great example of a now obsolete full size, US Air Force Security Police (AFSP) Badge, with the Badge No. G2872.

The heavy badge is in overall excellent condition and still retains its bright finish. It retains its long fixing pin on the reverse but has lost the locking section to the ‘C’ clasp, so it won’t stay closed.

Here is some information re...  read more

Code: 50817

Vintage Royal Agricultural Society of England – Governors Lady’s Badge and Membership Badge set with Case

Here on offer is a Royal Agricultural Society of England - Governors Lady’s Badge and Membership Badge set with the original case.

The Royal Agricultural Society of England (RASE) was founded in 1838 as the English Agricultural Society to “encourage and promote technical innovation and communicate practical knowledge of value to farmers”.

The RASE were granted a ...  read more

Code: 50804

Rare Large Antique Victorian Horn Cased Magnifying Glass - Single Lens Loupe

Here on offer is a rare large Victorian era loupe, consisting of a single lens, which pivots out from the integral horn outer casing.

It is in excellent condition with no damage to the natural horn casing. Horn is clearly a natural material and is prone to some drying out with age. However this impressive magnifier seems to be fully useable and still very strong. There are some v...  read more

Code: 50799

WW2 RAF Perspex Sweetheart Pendant with Chain

Here on offer is a hand made example of a WW2 RAF Perspex sweetheart pendant with its original chain.

I was told from the family I bought it from, that it was made from the Perspex canopy of a damaged WW2 RAF fighter plane and the cut-out Crown and Eagle from a RAF Officers brass button.

The thin silver plated chain is 16” (40.6cm) long, end to end and has a screw...  read more

Code: 50801