Souvenir King George VI 1937 Coronation Commemorative Two-Blade Penknife by Rawson Brothers of Sheffield

Here on offer is a most interesting and collectible two-blade souvenir folding pocket knife / pen knife commemorating the coronation of King George VI and his consort Queen Elizabeth, on 12th May 1937.

The knife slabs seem to be made from an ivory-coloured plastic that with the graining, looks like real ivory or bone.
On one slab it has been impressed with the image of a K...  read more

Code: 51288

Small Sterling Silver Boxing Medal or Fob - Winner Team Novices Championship 1922 - 1st (Depot) Tank Battalion

Here on offer is an inter-wars period, small sterling silver boxing medal or fob, awarded to the Winner Team Novices Championship in 1922, which I believe was the 1st (Depot) Tank Battalion.

This small medal or fob came with its larger medal, listed as item No.51279. This example was probably they type that was given to all the winning team members,

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Code: 51287

Scarce WW1 British Trench Machete

Here on offer is a very unusual example of what I believe is a WW1 private purchase, British “Trench” machete.

I have seen examples of French WW1 trench machetes, that normally retain the billhook at the end and a leather sheath, as shown in my last photo.

A one-handed billhook and a machete are both cutting tools, but they have different designs and intended uses....  read more

Code: 51284

Royal Life Saving Society Bronze Medal to R. CAVILL – Oct 1931 with Red Leatherette Case

Royal Life Saving Society Bronze Medal to R. CAVILL – Oct 1931 with Red Leatherette Case


Here on offer is a fine early example of a Royal Life Saving Society medal that was awarded to a

R. CAVILL in October 1931.

The bronze medal is in excellent condition and retains all its fine detailing with a fine age patina finish to the metal.
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Code: 51281

Small WW1 Souvenir Bead and Sequin Coin Purse Depicting Union Jack and Belgium Flag

Here on offer is a small WW1 souvenir bead and sequin coin purse depicting the Union Jack and Belgium tri-coloured flag on both sides.

The purse has fine swirling silver bead work on both sides that looks to be all in place. Each side also depicts the Union Jack and Belgium flag with their flag poles crossed. The beadwork is then edged in white tubular beads and sequins.
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Code: 51260

Scarce Vintage Martial Arts Judo Flip-Book – SEOI NAGE - by Kisaburo Wetanabe 5th Dan c1960

Here on offer is a scarce vintage martial arts Judo Flip-Book – SEOI NAGE – Seoi Nage-Ko Uchi Makikomi by Kisaburo Wetanabe 5th Dan.

Edited and produced by George Whyman - 4th Dan (Kodokan & Budokai).

The flip book has photo images on both sides of the pages, so you can see two sets of judo moves.

It is in very good condition with just some rubbing t...  read more

Code: 51256

Scarce Vintage Martial Arts Judo Flip-Book – OSOTO GARI - by Kisaburo Wetanabe 5th Dan c1960

Here on offer is a scarce vintage martial arts Judo Flip-Book – OSOTO GARI - Hiza Guruma – Osoto Gari by Kisaburo Wetanabe 5th Dan.

Edited and produced by George Whyman - 4th Dan (Kodokan & Budokai).

The flip book has photo images on both sides of the pages, so you can see two sets of judo moves.

It is in very good condition with just some rubbing to...  read more

Code: 51255

Elizabeth II - Special Constabulary Long Service Medal with 1985 Bar, Rosette Ribbon Bar and Case to JAMES H. GRITT

Here on offer is an original Elizabeth II - Special Constabulary Long Service Medal with 1985 Bar. It also comes with a Rosette Ribbon Bar and its original presentation case.

It was presented to JAMES H. GRITT and his name is stamped on the lower rim of the medal.

I believe the 1985 medal bar was awarded for an additional 10 years of continuous service.
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Code: 51245

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

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