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.
Concealed blade.
11.5cm blackened, fluted blade designed to be concealed, often in pencils. These were sent into POW camps or provided as part of a kit issue and the pencil broken open to remove the blade. Two holes are provided in the top of the blade to enable the blade to be mounted or bound onto or into a handle.
SOE Tyreburster.
Consisting of a tinned steel outer case made in two halves containg a ring of HE, the tyreburster was designed for use against vehicles. A minimum load of 150lbs was required to intiate a special pressure switch setting off the charge. This example in clean condition , fuse present and intact, fully strippable A scarce example of a weapon used by clandestine forces. INERT
SOE Individual Ration box.
Scarce survivor of SOE operational kit, this is one of the waxed cartons into which one-man meal units were packed for European operations. This example survived having been used by one of the Baker Street staff for keeping their office supplies! Have included a copy of the SOE catalogue showing them in use. One corner split.
No.5 Bayonet Mk 1, Second Pattern.
An excellent example of a No.5 Bayonet Mk 1, second pattern designed for use with the No.5 Jungle Carbine. This pattern differs from the first pattern in having two bolts securing the grips as opposed to one. This example was manufactured by Wilkinson Sword. Manufacturer marked scabbard in similarly clean condition. An excellent example of an increasing scarce bayonet.
Italian OTO mdl 1935 grenade.
WWII Italian OTO model 1935 grenade. One of the so-called 'Red Devils' this grenade relied on blast and concussion but was not well regarded, being light on explosive and unreliable. In good condition, retaining much of it's original paintwork and 'all ways' type interior fuze. Not commonly encountered. INERT
WW2 British Clam explosive charge.
British, WW2 Clam mine or bomb. Containing approx 200g of TNT/Tetryl explosive in a plastic body with magnetic 'holdfasts' to the reverse to attach the bomb to any iron or steel surface. Intiated by an 'L Delay' with a No.27 detonator this weapon was issued with a wooden plug in place of the delay as with this example. This particular example is in good overall condition with both the baseplate and both magnets present. Original markings to baseplate and rear. A section of the body to the reverse has a section broken off approx. 35 x 10mm and a small part of the fuse retaining clip is missing however, this does not detract greatly from this scarce example of special forces equipment-priced to reflect this. INERT
SOE Tyreburster.
Consisting of a tinned steel outer case made in two halves containg a ring of HE, the tyreburster was designed for use against vehicles. A minimum load of 150lbs was required to intiate a special pressure switch setting off the charge. This example in clean condition , fuse present and intact, fully strippable A scarce example of a weapon used by clandestine forces. INERT
Parachute Regiment Recruitment poster.
1950's Parachute Regiment recruitment poster part of the 'Soldiers of the Future' series published by the Army Information Office. Strong graphic image, printed on card to be used as a door hanging poster and punched with two holes to the top to accomodate a string. In excellent condition with a small 'nip' to one corner.
BC41 Knuckles.
A set of rare BC41 knuckles. Cast steel knuckles which are closely related to the BC41 Knuckle knife. The knuckles were reputedly issued to Commando forces and it has widely speculated that BC41 stands for ' British Commando 1941 '. A good, clean set of this rare Commando weapon. MR/C04
2nd Pattern (earlier type)Fairburn-Sykes Fighting
This knife is in fantastic condition, and apart from some light scratching to the surface of the blade is in virtually mint condition! Brass checquered hilt has 99% of the blued finish still present. Blade has perfect needle point, Etched 'FS Fighting knife' panel on one side, 'Wilkinson sword' on the other. Blade surface has been cleaned with wire wool or similar, so has some fine surface scratches. Scabbard is beautiful, original brown colour leather, all blue finish on steel tip. Elasticated grip strap still present. A wonderful example of this iconic fighting knife.