Sold Gallery
These pages display a number of the rare items that I have had the pleasure of selling. To view more details and a larger photograph please click on the thumbnail picture.
WW1 Imperial Luger Holster - Souvenired.
Standard WW1 Imperial Luger holster. Manufacturer marked and dated 1915 ( ? ) to interior but difficult to accurately read. The holster is sound with no loose stitching and various marks and scratches. Interestingly there appears to have been a label glued to the reverse, the remains of which partially obscure an inscription from a \' Lieut Warr R.E. \' indicating that it was probably bought back as a souvenir.
Luftwaffe Officer\'s Fliegerbluse - Fl.Stabsinge
An example of an issue Luftwaffe Officer's fliegerbluse for the rank of - Fl.Stabsingenieur in the Luftwaffe Corps of Engineers. Pink piped, sew-in shoulder straps with pink backed, bullion collar boards showing a propeller blade within a wreath for the rank of Fl.Stabsingenieur, the equivalent of a Major. Bullion cord has been professionally added to the collar by the addition of an additional strip which has been zig-zag machine stitched. Original hand applied bullion officer's breast eagle to left breast with a KVKII ribbon overlayed by a bar to the WW1 EKII ( marked L/4 ) to the button hole with a number of contemporary award loops to the left breast. Wool body retains most of it's nap with some wear to the collar and all original buttons. Sleeve closures are intact and are fastened to the interior. Interior has a half cotton lining with belt loops and dressing pocket intact. Issue stamps can be made out to left breast pocket indicating manufacture in 1942. The front of the tunic has some additional press stud fixings added to complete a smart appearance. Excellent example of a tunic to a rarely encountered branch of the Luftwaffe.
Imperial M1889 Cavalry Sword Hussar Regt. 1. Westf
Imperial Prussian Cavalry Sword M1889 with Interim or Dress model, triple etched for \' Husaren-Regiment \" Kaiser Nikolaus II. von Russland \" (1. Westfälisches) Nr. 8 \'. Nickel-plated guard with folding knuckle guard featuring the Prussian eagle and bakelite grips with residual knot. Single fullered blade, beautifully etched with the unit details contained in a blued panel, etched spine and the remaining face etched with a cavalry scene surrounded by foliate patterns and piled arms retaining felt buffer. Contained in a deep blued steel scabbard. Husaren-Regiment \" Kaiser Nikolaus II. von Russland \" (1. Westfälisches) Nr. 8 served on the Western Front from 1914 including the Marne, Arras, Lille and Ypres followed by a spell on the Eastern Front. It\'s final commander until its dissolution was von Manstein including the period when it lost it\'s commander after the Tsar was deposed in March 1917. Good, clean condition with guard nicotine stained with bright blade with some light speckling. Would benefit from a sympathetic clean but has been left as it was acquired from a European source. Available within UK ONLY
WW1 War & Victory Pair - Somerset Light Infantry.
WW1 War & Victory pair to 42320 Pte Arthur. W. .Thomas - Somerset Light Infantry. Original ribbons with remains of heavy toning to War medal. C/W with MiC.
Green Home Service Helmet 7th Middlesex Rifle Volu
Green O/Rs 7th Middlesex Rifle Volunteers Administrative Battalion other ranks Home Service Helmet Plate.A good quality example made by Hobson & Sons with a die-stamped white metal QVC badge, of crowned Bath star pattern with strung bugle horn centre, on the circle, ‘ 7th A.B. Middlesex Rifle Volunteers ’ three loop fasteners retained by original leather keepers. White metal fittings and in good order with some polish residue to surface. Good, attractive example.
Smock Camouflage - 10 Para.
An example of the last incarnation of the Denison smock - The Smock Camouflage 840599973. This example a size 2, worn by a member of 10 para whose badges appear on both arms along with jump wings. Working full length zip, all poppers, closures , tail etc present and working . Good, clean condition with clear colouration, slightly faded label, and some wear to knitted cuffs. An excellent example.
Nr. MINT M34 WEHRMACHT SIDE CAP WITH INSIGNIA
Unmarked and untouched, this cap came direct from a family along with many other small souvenirs. Grey/green wool and a light creal canvas lining. Has no markings whatsoever, not even a size!!! Cloth in perfect condition. Bevo insignia sew to front, small eagle and roundel. A nice cap, shame not marked, but priced accordingly.
Victorian Naval Rates summer cap HMS Crescent.
Victorian Naval Rates lightweight summer cap from the ship HMS Crescent. HMS Crescent was a first class cruiser of the Edgar class. Crescent, and her sister ship Royal Arthur, were built to a slightly modified design and are sometimes considered a separate class. She was built at Portsmouth and launched on 30 March 1892. As at 11 January 1895 she was leaving Australia under Captain Arbuthnot.[1] She served in the First World War, and was sold on 22 September 1921 for breaking up in Germany. Cap in good, clean condition, some soiling to interior and some loss to one swallow tail.
Commando Grouping.
Medal/paperwork and fighting knife grouping to 5055894 L/Cpl.George.E.Pym N.Staffs and probably 6 Troop, 5 Commando. Grouping consists of medals 39-45, Burma Star, Defence and War medal with original box ( Birmingham address ) and slip, various photos showing groups probably in Burma and a large panorama shot showing men at Commando Basic Training Centre ( Achnacarry ) in 1944. Accompanied by Commando Service Certificate showing service between Jan 43 and Oct.45, SEAC souvenir newspaper and Asia Command Christmas greeting. Grouping also comes with a particularly good example of a 2nd Patt FS fighting knife marked ' B2 and arrow ' to cross guard. Knife looks to be little used with no sign of sharpening, contact rubbing to top of handle and very light speckling to blade from storage in scabbard. Scabbard in good, clean condition, with both tabs and elastic retainer which retains some degree of elasticity. Pym's service with 5 Commando is not confirmed but is suggested by the other items in the grouping and the note to photos indicating 6 Troop and Burma 1944. Would reward further research, scarce untouched Commando grouping
Wehrmacht O/Rs tropical sidecap.
1942 dated other ranks tropical sidecap made by Clemens Wagner, Braunschweig. Classic khaki, cotton twill construction with red linen interior lining with maker, size (54) and 1942 date and typical tropical cap insignia. The cap has been folded into the popular 'boat' shape and shows very minor signs of use with very minor knicks to the edge and very minor staining to front lining. An excellent example of the 'overseas cap'