WW2 JAPANESE SILK ‘MEAT BALL’ FLAG.
A super conditioned silk WW2 Japanese silk banner/flag. Nicknamed by the Americans as a ‘meat ball’ flag. Features the single large red sun symbol in the centre printed on cream/white silk. It measures a decent 28” x 42” and has reinforced silk ties on two corners. In amazing condition, no holes or damage, just a few age stains to one side.
We don’t get too many Japanese souvenirs, and ... read more
175.00 GBP
Imperial German Demag fighting Knife/Bayonet .
A scarce example of the WW1 Imperial German Demag fighting Knife/Bayonet. Kranked handle retaining 80% original paint finish with clean blade with the Demag Duisburg marking to one side and ' gesetzlich geschutze ' to the other. An Imperial inspection mark to the top of the ricasso. Scabbard retains original paintwork with some loss, abrasions etc.,with belt loop and intact retaining strap. A g... read more
395.00 GBP
Manchester Regt Sweetheart Brooch.
Good example of a silver sweetheart brooch for the Manchester Regiment. Silver regimental device mounted onto a pinback bar maker marked and ' Silver 9ct ' to reverse. Lightly patented condition. read more
34.00 GBP
Wehrmacht Belt and Buckle.
A good example of the standard belt and buckle used by the Wehrmacht which has clearly been together since being souvenired with the belt retaining its worn shape. Unmarked, alloy buckle retaining its manufacturer's leather tab dated 1938 and indicating manufacture by the scarce maker Lehmann & Wundenberg, Hannover. Tab has owner's initials scratched to one side. Comes with a size marked ' 102 ... read more
225.00 GBP
1939 Preußisches Staatshandbuch.
804pgs Preußisches Staatshandbuch. Herausgegeben vom Preußischen Staatsministerium für das Jahr 1939 - essentially a city handbook of German cities for the year 1939. A thorough gazetteer of Prussia - administration ; towns ; ministries ; inventory ; addresses ; officials ; provinces ; public officers etc. Photo of Goering to frontispiece and property stamped for Hamburg Statthalter office. Mi... read more
WW2 Royal Marine Photograph/Scrap album.
Messy and haphazard photograph and scrap album compiled by Royal Marine William George Vickers. Has some marginal D Day interest with two pages inscribed ' D Day ' but some pictures missing ! Images include family and uniform shots with Combined Ops insignia, photographs and cards clearly picked up in France with other pieces of ephemera let in. Also includes a strip of unissued Royal Marine sh... read more
95.00 GBP
WW1 Imperial Silver Wound badge.
Original die stamped white metal, Imperial silver wound badge. Stout hinge and pin fixing. Looks to have a silver plate finish with light marking and patination. read more
55.00 GBP
WW2 Wehrmacht Infantry Signals Blitz Trade Badge
Quality WW2 Wehrmacht Infantry Signals Blitz trade badge. Heavy raised embroidered Blitz emblem on feldgrau wool, maker marked to reverse. Clear evidence of removal from a uniform. Good example. read more
25.00 GBP
1915 Military Whistle.
1916 dated nickel whistle by J.Hudson & Co. Birmingham. Good used example of the classic WW1 trench whistle. A solder mark to reverse suggests the presence of a finger ring, now absent. Good overall condition with a layer of patination. read more
65.00 GBP
1934 Tannenberg Anniversary Tinny.
Die struck tinny with a bronzed finish issued in commemoration of the twentieth anniversary of the battle of Tannenberg. Tannenberg was the site of the 1914 battle where Hindenburg routed Russian forces and the eventual site of Hindenburg's Mausoleum. Good, clean condition. read more
25.00 GBP