WW2 MVSN Fascist Senior Italian Officer's Dagger with rare Leather Hanger and Portepee

Here on offer is a excellent example of a rare WW2 MVSN Fascist Senior Italian Officer’s "Volunteer National Security Militia" Dagger with its original scabbard, deluxe leather hanger and dress bouillon portepee.

The grip is made of bright aluminium with an eagle head pommel and half quillion. There are two black painted sections on the front and back, the front is also set in t...  read more

Code: 50028

Huge Antique French Folding Palm Knife Stag Grip and 10” Blade – NOGENT DG

Here on offer is massive example of an antique French folding Palm knife with a genuine stag horn grip and 10” blade – NOGENT DG.

This is the largest example I have seen of one these famous French knives.

The impressive large stag horn grip is 12” long and has a great aged patina to its finish.

The large 10” long single edged steel blade, slots onto ...  read more

Code: 50778

Unusual Vintage RAF Logo Picture made from Multi-Coloured Foil

Here on offer is a very unusual vintage RAF logo picture made from multi-coloured foil, circa 1950.

In all my years of collecting I have not seen a picture like this!

It depicts the RAF logo with Queen’s crown and RAF wings along with the RAF motto:

PER ARDUA AD ASTRA

I am not exactly sure how it has been made, but looks like the glass...  read more

Code: 50771

WW2 Russian T34 Tank Turret Desk Trophy Commemorating the Heroes of Stalingrad 1942

Here on offer is an unusual WW2 Russian T34 Tank Turret desk trophy commemorating the heroes of Stalingrad 1942.

The green painted metal scale model of a T34 tank turret is fixed to an aluminium square column base. Weirdly underneath the base where the turret has been screwed in place, there is a small key? Clearly the owner thought this was a good place to hide a key, so I have...  read more

Code: 50764

Unique Hand Carved Wooden Version of a RAD EM Hewer dated 4.4.38

Here on offer is a hand carved wooden (near full size) version of a RAD EM Hewer, named and dated 4.4.38.

I have actually seen a photo of trainee RAD member wearing this type of hand made wood carved Hewer in their training camp. My understanding is that they were not issued with the official version until they had completed and passed their training course.

There...  read more

Code: 50725

Reverse Glass Painted Picture of H.M.S. GOLIATH Memorialising her sinking in the Dardanelles 12th May 1915 during WW1

Here on offer is a rare example of a commemorative reverse glass painted picture of the Royal Navy battleship H.M.S. GOLIATH, before she was sunk by torpedoes in the Dardenelles on 12th May 1915, during WW1.

A glass picture has been reverse printed and then hand coloured along with mother of pearl detailing.

The picture shows the ship at full speed in a calm sea w...  read more

Code: 50761

Large French Bronze Medal - 2nd Prize - in the 10th international competition of the interpretation of the French melodies in 1966

Here on offer is a fine example of a large French bronze medal that was awarded to Anne Duparcq for a 2nd prize in the 10th international competition of the interpretation of the French melodies in 1966.

The medal was designed by the famous French medallist, Marie Alexandre Lucien COUDRAY (1864-1932).
A pupil of Dumont and Thomas, Allouard and Ponscarme.
Awarded t...  read more

Code: 50760

Famous Las Vegas Silver Slipper Casino - $1.00 Gaming Token

Here on offer is a great example of a Las Vegas Silver Slipper Casino $1.00 gaming token.

The Silver Slipper was a casino in Las Vegas, Nevada that operated from 1950 through 1988.

This is a $1.00 gaming token from that famous casino.

The token is used, as can be seen in pictures, but all the lettering is readable.

This is a great ex...  read more

Code: 50750

Fine Pair of Commemorative Glass Goblets that Relate to The Royal Hampshire Regiment Formation in 1881

Here on offer is a fine pair of commemorative glass goblets that relate to the Royal Hampshire Regiment forming in 1881, with the merging of the 37th and 67th regiments.

The front of each goblet depicts the Royal Hampshire Regiments emblem with the addition of the numbers 37 and 67 shown in Roman numerals.

The 37th (North Hampshire) Regiment of Foot was a line infa...  read more

Code: 50735

Antique Silver Gilt Medal Awarded for the Newquay Flower Show in 1912

Here on offer is an unusual antique silver gilt medal that was awarded to the winner of the Newquay (Cornwall) Flower Show in 1912.

The pierced circular medal has a domed shield shaped centre that has been professionally engraved with the words:

NEWQUAY
1912
FLOWER SHOW

At the top it has a crown with a loop ring that is stamped with t...  read more

Code: 50732