RAF No.29 Squadron RAF Badge,by H.W.Miller.
A scarce original 1940's period RAF No 29 Squadron gilt and enamel badge, depicting an eagle in flight preying on a buzzard with the motto Impiger et Acer("Energetic and keen"), the reverse with maker's details "H.W.Miller Ltd Branston St. B'Ham.18". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, enamel perfect, gilt bright. read more
40.00 GBP
WW1 , White Faced Enamel RFC Sweetheart Brooch.
A scarce, original First World War period Royal Flying Corps gilt and enamel sweetheart brooch. Good, condition, original pin fittings with slight stress line to enamel. read more
British General Officer K/C Bullion Cap Badge.
Excellent, high quality king's crown bullion dress cap badge . A crossed sword and baton to the centre of a wreath of laurel surmounted by the Royal Crest. Paper backing to reverse with clear evidence of having been removed from a cap. read more
Cased 1939 Bar to the Iron cross 1st class.
1939 Bar to the Iron cross 1st class contained in it's original case. Possibly a product of B.H.Mayer, this standard type clasp has matt silver oxide finish with burnished highlights with a small, hinged vertical pin fitting. The clasp now has a light patinated finish whilst the flat type, wide pin is very slightly deformed. Contained in original case with stippled finish with an impressed rep... read more
1918 US Knuckle Knife.
Made to the design of a Major James Eugene McNary an officer of the US Ordnance Dept in France this knife represents an iconic design. This particular example was made for the American Expeditionary Forces in France and has the ' Au Lion ' trademark to the blade ricasso. The cast brass knuckle hilt is marked ' U.S.1918 '. The double edged blade retains it's point and shows very light signs of s... read more
Lifeguard Trench Periscope.
' First World War period privately purchased British collapsible trench periscope with canvas-covered carrying 'box'. In 1915, it cost 'twelve shillings and sixpence' for a 'cloth-covered leather-board box', or 'fifteen shillings' for a 'strong khaki collapsible waterproof case for belt.
periscope, case periscope (L 13cm (folded) x W 13cm x H 7cm), consisting of two parallel sets of lazy... read more
Grenade Practice, No.23 with Gibbons Patent Mechanism.
A good example of a ' Grenade Practice, No.23 with Gibbons Patent Mechanism, Dummy ', this was a standard No.23 grenade body with a small spring clip to retain the lever to allow for realistic handling and throwing practice. Supplied to the Ministry of Munitions in 1916 and 1917 by the Practice Projectile Company, a firm set up by Gibbons for the supply of this grenade. The body is empty with n... read more
WW1 Birmingham Battalion 1914 lapel badge.
WW1 Birmingham Battalion 1914 Kitchener’s Army enamel and gilt, mufti badge by F.J.Dingley of Birmingham.
A fine example with contemporaneous brooch fixing replacing the original. buttonhole fitting. No damage to enamel read more
WW2 East Riding Yeomanry Medal Group.
WW2 medal group to 7896980 CpTpr.J.W.Best E.Riding Yeo. Includes 1939-45 , France & Germany Stars, Defence and War Medals and a Territorial Efficiency Medal . All medals in good condition with TEM lightly toned with some minor edge knocks.
The 1st Battalion of this unit was equipped with Sherman DD tanks, landing on D Day and fighting through Normandy as part of 27th Armoured Brigade. It... read more
Manchester Regt. Trench Art Matchbox Cover.
Alloy trench art souvenir matchbox cover ' souvenir from Jerry ' . Hand engraved in a naive style with the crest of the Manchester Regiment and the name ' L/C Marlow '. Good condition. read more