Unusual Leather covered Ladies Powder Compact Depicting a Map of Germany Post WW2 with French and US Zones c1945

Here on offer is an unusual vintage leather covered ladies powder compact depicting a map of Germany, post WW2 with French and US Zones, circa 1945.

The map of Germany has numerous towns named in gold lettering, along with French and US Zones.

The lid of the compact is opened by pushing the clip on the front edge.

Inside is an undamaged round mirro...  read more

Code: 52188

REPRODUCTION German WW2 Waffen SS Dutch Sports Badge

Here on offer is a REPRODUCTION German WW2 Waffen SS Dutch Sports Badge, which is actually a good copy of the original badge.

The badge is made of a two piece aluminium construction with a black wool in center.

It depicts the SS runes set inside a laurel wreath.

On the back it is faintly stamped 'Ges Gesch and retains its fixing pin.

I...  read more

Code: 52193

REPRODUCTION German WW2 SS/SA 10th Anniversary of the Gautag Berlin Badge

Here on offer is a REPRODUCTION German WW2 SS/SA 10th Anniversary of the Gautag Berlin Badge, which is actually a good copy of the original badge.

The badge is made of a two piece metal alloy construction with black wool in center.

It depicts a central raised shield featuring SS and SA insignia, topped by oak leaves, above a German national eagle clutching a wreath...  read more

Code: 52192

Antique Horn Letter Opener with Hoof Shaped Handle fitted with a Stanhope with Six Views of Great Yarmouth

Here on offer is an antique horn letter opener with a hoof shaped handle, that is fitted with a stanhope with six views of Great Yarmouth.

Set into the top of the hoof is a tiny Stanhope viewer — an ingenious Victorian optical novelty that contains a miniature lens with a microphotograph inside.

When held up to the light and viewed close to the eye, it reveals 6 i...  read more

Code: 52143

Impressive Portuguese Canesa Style Folding Lock Knife by CUREL with a large 9.25” stainless steel blade c1940

Here on offer is an impressive Portuguese Canesa style folding lock knife by CUREL, with a large 9.25” stainless steel blade and beautiful dark marble patterned Lucite grip scales, circa 1940.

The knife has a large single edged spear pointed polished stainless steel blade, stamped on one side of the ricasso with:

CUREL
INOX

The blade is in nea...  read more

Code: 52191

WW2 US Army Air Force Folding Survival Machete with Blade Cover by CAMILLUS USA

Here on offer is an excellent and unmodified original WW2 USAAF folding machete manufactured by CAMILLUS of the USA.

My understanding is that in 1942, the U.S. Army Air Force (USAAF) adopted this type of Folding Machete for use in the B-2 and B-4 Bail out kits.

It was designed to replace the Model 18 Collins machete, which took up a lot of space in the emergency k...  read more

Code: 51341

WW1 German Trench Art Driving Band Gilt Bracelet with Safety Chain

Here on offer is a great example of a WW1 German trench art driving band gilt bracelet with safety chain.

This bracelet has been made from a copper driving band salvaged from a WW1 German artillery shell.

A gilt finish was applied and it retains the original grooved driving band pattern to the outer surface.

The band is hinged at one side, with the o...  read more

Code: 52187

INERT Original 1915 WW1 British No5 Mk1 Mills Hand Grenade – Carron Company Falkirk Scotland

Here on offer is wonderful example of an INERT original WW1 British No5 Mk1 Mills hand grenade, by the Carron Company of Falkirk Scotland and dated to 1915.

This genuine grenade is the best example that I have ever had the privilege to own.

My understanding is that the No. 5 Mk. 1 was the first version of the grenade, first being issued in May 1915 and entered gen...  read more

Code: 52186

Beautiful Victorian Hallmarked Silver Sovereign Holder by Samuel Mordan and Co - London 1890

Here on offer is a beautiful Victorian hallmarked silver sovereign holder by Samuel Mordan and Co, London 1890.

This truly impressive round sovereign holder has a raised swirling pattern to both halves of the case.

On the front there is a small circular cartouche that has been lightly engraved with the owner’s initials in an antique font, which appear to be AO or O...  read more

Code: 52185

Stunning WW1 Trench Art British 18 Pounder Field Gun Embossed Brass Shell Case Commemorating The Battle of Liège 1914

Here on offer is a beautifully embossed example of trench art, being a WW1 British 18 pounder field gun brass shell case, commemorating The Battle of Liège or Luik in 1914.

Luik is the Dutch name and Liège is the French name for the same city in eastern Belgium. The variation exists due to the city's location in the bilingual/multilingual region of Wallonia, where both French and...  read more

Code: 52184