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

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Code: 50564

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.

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Code: 50962

1897 Diamond Jubilee Queen Victoria Copper Medal

Here on offer is an 1897 Queen Victoria Copper Diamond Jubilee medal by H Grueber & Co.

It was made to celebrate 60 years of her reign from 1837 to 1897.

Obverse depicts four generations of the royal family – Queen Victoria and future kings Edward VII, George V and Edward VIII.

The reverse shows four shields surrounded by the legend “TO COMMEMORATE T...  read more

Code: 50952

Royal Life Saving Society Bronze Medal to Emily Dex - 1912 with Red Leatherette Case

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

Emily Dex in May 1912.

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

It is approximately 1.2” (3cm) diameter with a claw and suspension ring at the top.

The obve...  read more

Code: 50951

Unique Framed Litho Print of a RAF Hawk T.1A ‘XX205’ from 92 Squadron, RAF Chivenor, Signed by Members of the Squadron c1992

Here on offer is a unique framed litho print of a RAF B.A.E. Hawk T.1A ‘XX205’ from 92 Squadron signed by members of the squadron, circa 1992.

Probably as part of a training course that used that aircraft, various pilots from the Squadron have signed the print, in ink and pencil. Some of the comments have faded over time and a couple below the aircraft can’t be read anymore.
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Code: 50948

Original Third Reich Issue of the SS educational Booklet - SS – LEITHEFT – February 1944

Many years ago I acquired a set of five original Third Reich issues of the SS educational periodical booklet:

SS – LEITHEFT

On offer here is issue - 10. JAHRGANG . HEFT 2, 1944

This translates to a 10th year issue for February 1944.

They are also known as the “SS Leadership Magazine” and where published from 1934 to 1945.

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Code: 50021

Original Third Reich Issue of the SS educational Booklet - SS – LEITHEFT – April 1944

Many years ago I acquired a set of five original Third Reich issues of the SS educational periodical booklet:

SS – LEITHEFT

On offer here is issue - 10. JAHRGANG . HEFT 4, 1944

This translates to a 10th year issue for April 1944.

They are also known as the “SS Leadership Magazine” and where published from 1934 to 1945.

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Code: 50023

Original Third Reich Issue of the SS educational Booklet - SS – LEITHEFT – March 1944

Many years ago I acquired a set of five original Third Reich issues of the SS educational periodical booklet:

SS – LEITHEFT

On offer here is issue - 10. JAHRGANG . HEFT 3, 1944

This translates to a 10th year issue for March 1944.

They are also known as the “SS Leadership Magazine” and where published from 1934 to 1945.

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Code: 50022

Original Third Reich Issue of the SS educational Booklet - SS – LEITHEFT – January 1944

Many years ago I acquired a set of five original Third Reich issues of the SS educational periodical booklet:

SS – LEITHEFT

On offer here is issue - 10. JAHRGANG . HEFT 1, 1944

This translates to a 10th year issue for January 1944.

They are also known as the “SS Leadership Magazine” and where published from 1934 to 1945.

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Code: 50020

Genuine WW2 RAF Padded Cloth Pilots Wings Badge

Here on offer is a genuine WW2 RAF padded cloth Pilots Wings badge.

It is made of a padded embroidered pair of outstretched wings supporting a central laurel wreath encircling the RAF monogram with a King’s crown, the wings, monogram and crown in cream and the wreath in brown, all on a black fabric set on a cream backing cloth.

The Wings are in excellent condition,...  read more

Code: 50580