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.
British WW2 gas testing pump and kit.
Detector, Vapour, Pocket, MkII and air sampling pump. 1943 dated tin containing 1944 dated papers and reagents required for the testing for the presence of Mustard Gas and other Blister Gases. Also contains instructions and notebook. Contents in mint unissued condition with very light corrosion to lid only. Accompanied by a 1943 dated air sampling pump in dated canvas sheath, both items in excellent condition.
Third Reich BATTLE flag/ Party flag, near mint.
Used for all types of display etc. I think this NSDAP style flag was used in the field rather than just for political purposed. Red cotton is that rough material that all the combat flags are made of, rather than the smoother cotton on the party flags. In virtual mint condition, perfect colour asit's been under the stairs for 60 years!! (part of the Colorado estate find) Integral rope along the top. Size is stamped in ink on the hem, 1.0 x 1.7. Makes it a good size for display. Nice flag
5 Commando brass shoulder title.
Good wartime 5 Commando shoulder title in brass. Cast with integral loops with the characteristic ' 5 ' typical of these titles. The brass 5 Commando shoulder title was produced during their time in the Far East and was in wear from late 1944 and was in widespread use in 1945 during their operations against the Japanese.
3rd Pattern F.S. Knife.
Introduced from 1942 the 3rd Pattern F.S. knife was the zenith of FS knives formulating the design and method of production that is still used today. This wartime example retains nearly all of it's coppered finish to the ringed grip which has a number ' 3 ' cast into the top. Some minor rubbing and bruising to the highpoints. Blade retains it's needle point and the majority of it's blued finish with clearly discernible cross-graining apart from the tip. Late pattern sheath with both tabs and elastic retainer in good order. All together an excellent example. MR/06
WW1 Dayfield Body armour
A scarce example of the Dayfield Body Shield. The design was patented in 1916 by Francis Dayton and Mr E A Whitfield. The armour consisted of four plates fitted into a khaki cotton "waistcoat". The patent describes the shield thus: “This invention has for its object to provide a shield that shall be efficient and light and capable of being comfortably worn by a soldier or other person for the protection of his body against attack by rifle fire, bayonet, lance or sword”. This example is dusty with some staining of the heavy cotton waistcoat. In three areas the plate is showing ( very minor ) and there is some minor rusting bleeding through the cotton. Both attachments tapes intact and clear ' Dayfield ' stencil to interior. A good solid example of early body armour. Please contact me re postage as it is quite heavy at nearly 3kgs
NSDAP armband in cotton with RZM label.
A very good quality armband, in a three piece construction. Red cotton band with disc and swaz separately applied. Been on a shirt or a tunic. Nice, complete RZM label inside.
WW2 No.4 Mk 1 Cruciform bayonet.
Original British No.4 Mk1 cruciform bayonet introduced in November 1939 for the No.4 Rifle. Clearly stamped with Royal cypher, designation and SM for Singer Manufacturing with an etched inspection mark to one of the faces of the blade near the tang. Also SM 41 stamp to face of catch. Complete with correct No.4 Mk1 scabbard. Excellent overall condition with residual traces of black paint.
Printed 10 Commando shoulder title.
Mint, printed 10 Commando shoulder title. No.10 was the Interallied Commando made up of men from the occupied territories in 10 troops established on national lines. No.3 Troop was made up of miscellaneous nations including a strong German and Jewish contingent. This title is uncommon in both it's embroidered and printed versions and this example is in superb condition. MR/C02
Japanese Army photo album.
An impressive and unusual Japanese Army photo album. 180 + photos and postcards contained within decorative tooled covers. The decorative tooling shows images of troops and warfare with a multi coloured award to one corner. The photos show one man's service, probably in China and probably pre 1940 judging from the uniforms in general wear. The images range from the mundane, relaxing, colleagues, sites of interest to some which appear to show combat. The album is in excellent overall condition as are the photos, an impressive and well presented album.
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.