Large Antique English Hallmarked Silver Watch Fob with Shield Engraved - FA AC 1893 - by Charles Edward Soloman - 1892

Here on offer is the large antique English silver watch fob with a shield cartouche engraved with “FA AC 1893”, made by Charles Edward Soloman in 1892.

The front of the fob shows some ornate chisel work with a pierced leaf and scroll design, with a raised ribbon and shield cartouche.

The raised shield shaped cartouche has been engraved with:

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Code: 51239

Antique Cased Bronze Medallion from Marling School Stroud Awarded for 220yds Athletic Race - to J.H. VINER in 1924

Here on offer is a fine antique cased bronze medallion from Marling School, located in Stroud, Gloucestershire, England, complete with its fitted presentation case.

It was awarded to the winner of the 220yds junior handicapped athletic race, a J.H. VINER in 1924.

Marling School is the oldest secondary school for boys in Stroud, having been founded in 1887 by Sir ...  read more

Code: 51234

WW2 RAF Aerial Propaganda Leaflet Dropped over France – Dated 5th January 1943

Here on offer is a surviving copy of an RAF aerial propaganda leaflet that were dropped over France during WW2.

This copy is dated 5th January 1943.

This scarce example of the “Le Courrier De L’Air” that translates to “The Air Mail” has the headline: The Russian offensive grows and accelerates.

Apparently, thousands of copies of this type of leaflet ...  read more

Code: 51238

WW2 RAF Aerial Propaganda Leaflet Dropped over France – Dated 31st December 1942

Here on offer is a surviving copy of an RAF aerial propaganda leaflet that were dropped over France during WW2.

This copy is dated 31st December 1942.

This scarce example of the “Le Courrier De L’Air” that translates to “The Air Mail” has the headline: General de Gaulle will form an army of 300,000 men.

Apparently, thousands of copies of this type of...  read more

Code: 51237

WW2 Souvenir Letter Opener from R.A.F. STATION YATESBURY 1946

Here on offer is a genuine WW2 souvenir letter opener from RAF Yatesbury, Wiltshire, England.

This very well-made wooden dagger shaped letter opener, depicts a paper image of the RAF crest at the top and an inscription on the blade, that reads:

R.A.F. STATION YATESBURY 1946

It is in excellent condition with no damage to the blade edges, just some s...  read more

Code: 51230

Robertsons White Waistcoat Golly Bagpiper Advertising Badge by REV GOMM

Here on offer is a Robertsons White Waistcoat Golly Bagpiper Advertising Badge by REV GOMM.

This version has the light blue jacket, blue hands and red feet, without 'Golden Shred' slogan on golden enamel Scottish bagpipe bag,

I believe it has the G S Type I imprint behind the head on reverse and makers details:

G S

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Code: 51223

Group of Post WW2 Royal Pioneer Corps Insignia

Here on offer is an interesting group of post WW2 Royal Pioneer Corps insignia that has been mounted on a coloured card for displaying.

The British Army Royal Pioneer Corps was responsible for various kinds of light engineering tasks. Although formed in 1939, several previous units had existed that performed similar roles. It was amalgamated into the Royal Logistic Corps in 1993....  read more

Code: 51219

WW2 RAF Comforts Committee Volunteer Worker Badge

Here on offer is a fine example of a small WW2 period “RAF Comforts Committee Volunteer Worker” home front badge.

During wartime the RAF Comforts Committee Voluntary Worker's contributed to the war effort by knitting woollen garments such as socks, jumpers and scarves etc for the Royal Air Force.

The badge consists of a chromium plated title circlet inlaid with blu...  read more

Code: 51215

WW1 Souvenir Gilt Brass MENIN GATE Ashtray

Here on offer is an unusual version of a WW1 souvenir gilt brass MENIN GATE ashtray.

It has been cast in brass and it retains the original bright gilt finish.

In the centre it depicts the famous MENIN GATE with the word YPRES stamped in the top left hand corner.

On the lower edge are the words:

MENIN GATE

The only ot...  read more

Code: 51211

Deluxe WW2 German Army Officers Dagger Hangers

Here on offer is a great set of Deluxe WW2 German Army Officers Dagger Hangers.

The oval buckles and slides have the fine oak leaf pattern and retain some of their original silver finish that has dulled with age.

The two lower push-up spring clips are in full working order and retain a lot of their original silver finish on the oak leaf and stippled finish. On the ...  read more

Code: 51210