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.
SOE code silk.
Highly uncommon, wartime enciphering key printed on silk as used by SOE and other clandestine forces. Using the one-time pad system of encription this key was used for encoding and decoding messages and was printed on silk for it's durability and ease of concealment, particularly in clothes. This particular example 40cms x 27cms approx is in excellent, clean condition with some fraying to edges.
Imperial Camel Corps badge.
Cast brass Imperial Camel Corps cap[badge. Originally having two lugs, this original badge has been brooched with the addition of a pin to the reverse. The Corps was a brigade-sized military formation which fought for the Allies in the Sinai and Palestine Campaign in World War I. Its personnel were infantry mounted on camels for movement across desert. Uncommon badge.
UNCLEANED CASED IMPERIAL IRON CROSS 1st CLASS.
Was lucky enough to find this on my travels today. Imperial iron cross 1st class in the case of issue and all uncleaned. Case itself is very nice, a quality flatter type, black outer finish in virtually 100%, inside silk top lining and beautiful purple velvet cushon base. Cross itself has toned very dark. Center has all original black paint. Reverse has original owners initial scratched into the toned surface.Nice 'coke bottle' type pin back. No maker as far as I can see.A great looking cased EK1.
SUPER HUNTING ASSOCIATION (DJ) SMALL BANNER. RARE.
SUPER HUNTING ASSOCIATION (DJ) SMALL BANNER. RARE. Third Reich Hunting Association, Deutche Jagerschaft, items are always fun to get, and actually the flags and pennants are difficult to find. This is a great, double sided, small, free hanging green cloth pennant measuring about 12"x7". Beautifully embroidered with the 'DJ' symbol of a stags scull and antlers, with swastika in between. A black wooden pole runs through the top of the cloth, ending in stylized acorns. Green tassel edges the bottom on the cloth. I have only ever seen or owned ONE of these before, and this one is in perfect condition. Would look fantastic with other Hunting or Forestry items.
British POW dogtag.
Zinc dogtag issued to a British POW in Stalag IVB. Stalag IV-B was one of the largest prisoner of war camps in Germany during World War II. The main camp was located 8km NE of the town Mühlberg in Brandenburg, just east of the Elbe river and about 30 miles (50 km) north of Dresden. It was liberated by the Russians in April 1945. In good condition with original cords.
WW2 Japanese Type 'I' rifle.
6.5mm calibre Japanese Type 'I' rifle. Stemming from a mutual aid agreement between the three Axis powers the Type 'I' was a design featuring characteristics of both the Japanese Type 38 and the Italian Carcano. Produced in Italy to an order placed by the Japanese Navy, the contract for 60,000 rifles was completed by 1939 and this example is typical. In excellent condition with tight action and a high percentage of original bluing remaining. Unusually for Japanese weapons the wood has survived in similarly good order. An uncommon example. DEACTIVATED available within UK only
WW2 Workshop Manual for Austin Tilly.
1944 dated workshop manual for Car, 2 - Seater, 4x2, Austin Model G/YG Light Utility 10 HP, more poularly known as the Austin Tilly. Contains all the information required to drive and maintain the vehicle with numerous diagrams, exploded views and photographs. In excellent condition with some marking to boards, otherwise in tight, clean condition.
2nd Patt F.S. Knife.
Well used, but well loved early 2nd Patt F.S. knife. The knife features a well used blade with both 'FS fighting knife' and 'Wilkinson Sword' etches present but rating 50-60% legibility. The blade shows signs of use and sharpening but no damage. The crossguard is gently swept up to meet a clean and largely dent free handle. The knife is clean, well used and has a pleasing polished appearance. The scabbard has similar properties to the knife in being generally clean, used and in polished condition. The square-ended chape has some minor dents , all tabs are present but cut horizontally to allow attachment. Retaining elastic has been removed and replaced with a buckled strap. All in all a pleasing, used knife.
WW1 British 37th Division badge.
Chrome yellow woolen horseshoe stitched on to khaki cloth divisional sign for the 37th Division. It was adopted in 1916 . This example displaying evidence of being stitched to a uniform, in good but slightly dusty condition, unmothed.
Pre 1901 2nd VB Notts and Derby Tunic.
A scarce late 19th Century example. Scarlet cloth with white facings. The collar retaining white metal Victorian regimental badges. The shoulder straps are embroidered '2 V Derby' with the right sleeve having Corporal's chevrons and the cuff with three proficiency stars. Complete with white metal Victorian General Service buttons and with the remains of the paper manufacturer's label to the interior interior. Small amount of service and age wear and very minor moth grazing .