The items of militaria shown below can be viewed in our on-line shop complete with full descriptions, photographs and prices.
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| 'OUR MONTY' HORSE BRASS 1940's / 50's horse brass showing the face of Field Marshall Montgomery marked El-Alamein to Berlin, Our Monty, suspended on original leather strap and hung on a wall using an old military button |
| 1897 Metropolitan Police Medal Celebrating the Diamond Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Victoria and issued to all Metropolitan and City of London Police officers serving on the day of the Royal event. This medal was presented to Pc W. HOLLANDS of R Divn. Nice Bronze Medal in polished condition with minor knocks or wear. |
| 1904 JAPANESE WAR MEDAL The 1 3/16" diameter medal, in gold-colored alloy, features, to its obverse, two crossed Rising Sun flags (for the Army and Navy) above Paulownia flowers and leaves and beneath a sixteen-petaled Imperial Chrysanthemum. To its reverse is a Samurai shield with a column of kanji characters to it reading "Meiji era 37th-8th Years War" (1904-05), with a sprig of laurel leaves to the right and a sprig of palm leaves to the left. This medal, established in March of 1906, commemorates the conflict between Japan and Russia, during the aforementioned dates, for the control of Manchuria, Korea, and points in northern China. A swiveling hanger is connected to its top, which is itself then connected to a swiveling horizontal bar, through which the ribbon is looped. To the face of the bar is embossed a row of four kanji characters, translating to "War Medal." The 1 7/16" wide, watered silk ribbon’s vertical bands are narrow white-wide blue/green-wide navy blue-wide blue/green-narrow white. An elongated, vertical alloy hook is to its top, which folds down and mates with an alloy eye sewn near the base of its reverse. The ribbon exhibits light to moderate age soiling, although the medal itself is only lightly age soiled. They are nested into corresponding depressions to the red flocked interior base of its original presentation case. The softwood case, which separates along its sides, has a column of gold characters stamped to its cover |
| 1914 / 1918 OFFICERS AND MEN LAPEL BADGE small surface chips to dark blue enamel, item needs a clean |
| 1914 ON WAR SERVICE LAPEL BADGE small marks to dark blue enamel, maker marked Collins of London |
| 1914/15 WAR STAR - CASUALTY Medal named and presented to 7331 Private WALTER PATTYSON of the 1st Battalion, North Staffordshire Regiment, who died aged 25 years on 4th February 1915. The son of Mr & Mrs Pattyson of 11 Liverpool Road, Lawton, Stoke-on-Trent. Walter Pattyson is remembered on Panel 8 at the PLOEGSTEERT Cemetery Memorial at Comines-Warneton, Hainaut in Belguim and it is believed he does not have a known grave |
| 1915 EMPIRE DAY CERTIFICATE presented to a Harry Chapman, printed in colour with some age foxing, only creases, no damage, size is 206 x 127mm |
| 1915 NATIONAL REGISTRATION PASS to A.M. EDWARDS of Marden, Kent, folded once, in a clean condition |
| 1915 WAR SERVICE BADGE nice clean and bright condition, numbered on lapel pin 55045 |
| 1915 WAR SERVICE BADGE minor wear, condition very good, maker marked Q, Thomas Fattorini of Bolton, number stamped onto lapel hook 27750 |
| 1918 RATION BOOK Ministry of Food, National Ration Book (B) for the Cranbrook Rural District in Kent, dated 15th October 1918 and in the name of Nellie Pattenden of Sponden, Sandhurst, Kent. 6 lard vouchers are taken and about half the butter vouchers removed, all the meat vouchers are removed. Retailer stamps on the back was the main village shop. Excellent condition |
| 1930 Stahlhelm Badge Aluminium Badge for the 1930 Stahlhelmbund. No detracting wear or damage to enamel or badge. Maker marked H. AURICH - DRESDEN, Rare badge in a pleasing condition. |
| 1930/40's CARVED CIGARETTE BOX to the 4th Punjabis Reg of the Indian Army. Badge consists of a five pointed star with Kings Crown above carved in relief (background cut away - not badge cut out). A quality carved and handmade box with no damage or deep scratches to outside of box, one small piece of insert missing to inside. Box is unlocked and the key is missing, measures 190mm long x 115mm deep x 85mm high and finished in a dark teak type wood, would benefit from a mild clean and rewax - buyer decides! |
| 1932 LOS ANGELES OLYMPICS - CIGARETTE CARD ALBUM Excellent condition, nicely bound album, text in German, complete album all cards securely glued into place, published in 1932, 124 pages, approx size 310 x 240mm |
| 1933/34 HUNGER TINNIE 1933-1934 dated, "Struggle against Hunger and Cold" badge, with swastika and stylized eagle on the face, no maker marks, nice condition, pin in good order |
| 1937 KINGS CORONATION BOOK Souvenir of King George VI Coronation. Golden bound hard back book containing 160 pages of sepia photographs and text, some coloured photo plate pages. Good condition, some minor marks, some pages folded edges but no major wear and pleasing general appearance. |
| 1937 NSKOV TINNIE German NSKOV Berlin Tinnie Pin Badge, This is a nicely toned, large 1937 dated badge, with a view of the Brandenburg Gate on the face and a press fitted spring pin on reverse. Marked DESCHLER u. S, MÜNCHEN 9 |
| 1940 EMPIRE DAY CERTIFICATE from the Over-Seas League, presented to a David Adams, printed in full colour, slight crayon marks and grubbines to face, has been folded and creased at some stage, measures 200 x 127mm |
| 1940's PERIOD PRESENTATION BAROMETER A British made barometer with no maker marks. Traditional wooden frame with crome plated fittings, no marks or cracks to glass and in good order. Presented to Deputy Commander F.S. BENNETT. O.B.E. from his colleagues at No1 DHQ, METROPOLITAN POLICE on 1st February 1948, presumably to mark his retirement from the force. Just under 8 inches square and 2 inches deep, a typical 1930s/40s style piece. |
| 1942 POLICE BADGE German Police Rally badge in white metal. The badge consists of an oval oak leaf wreath with an eagle holding a swastika and a 1942 date scroll to the base, reverse has horizontal pin with maker stamp H9. Bright condition in good order |
| 19th CENTURY BLACK POWDER FLASK Copper and brass with ornate patterned frame to both sides incorporating pheasants in the woodland scene. Lightweight flask four measures in drams, no maker mark, minor dents, spring slightly distorted but still functions fine |
| 19th CENTURY BLACK POWDER FLASK Copper and brass with ornate repeated pattern to both sides. Heavy flask is triple measured with a Hawksley patented measure, minor dents, spring functions fine |
| 19th CENTURY BLACK POWDER FLASK Copper and brass with ornate 'shell scrolled' pattern to both sides. Heavy flask triple measured with a Sykes patented measure, minor dents - reverse shows signs of pitting, spring functions fine |
| 19th CENTURY BLACK POWDER FLASK Copper and brass with ornate repeated pattern to both sides. Flask has five measures in drams with a Hawksley patented measure, minor dents, spring functions fine |
| 19th CENTURY BLACK POWDER FLASK Copper and brass with ornate rococo pattern to both sides, front has the famous triple horse head framed image. Fask triple measured in drams with the Hawksley patented measure, minor dents, spring functions fine |
| 19th CENTURY BLACK POWDER FLASK Copper and nickle plated brass with ornate 'shell' pattern to both sides. Heavy flask triple measured in drams with a J. Barlow patented measure, minor dents, spring functions fine |
| 19th CENTURY BLACK POWDER FLASK Copper and brass with ornate patterning with latice work in centre to both sides, triple measured, no apparent maker mark, minor dents with one knock to base (possibly dropped), possible original spring - still functions fine |
| 2 x COLOURED PAPER MAPS OF SCOTLAND MAP ONE: 1952 HISTORICAL COLOURED PAPER MAP OF SCOTLAND By L.G. Bullock, publlshed by John Batholomew and Sons of Edinburgh. The map folds out to 27" x 37" and shows the various Coats of Arms of the Scottish Families, Clans and major cities. Almost mint condition with only light stains on the folds, no tears - this would look fabulous in the right frame and mounted onto a wall.
MAP 2: MAP OF SCOTLAND OF OLD by Sir Iain Moncrieffe and Don Pottinger, published by Bartholomews. 40" x 30" open, showing the ancient territories of the Scottish Clans or considerable families, with arms of the Heads or Chiefs. In mint condition with original sales envelope. |
| 24cm WHITE CHINA BOWL/PLATE maker marked 'PORSGRUNN NORGE' with PP and Anchor factory mark on reverse, blue eagle device and thin blue line around rim, in a nice condition with minor repaired chips and marks.
Very rare item from the Telemark district of southern Norway, manufactured under German military control pre 1945 |
| 3 ITEMS TO RESERVE OFFICER items in the name of Arthur Schultz of Bunzlau, Prussian Silesia which now part of postwar Poland.
German family record document to Arthur Schultz and wife Johanna with four children.
Page from Lebensraum document with individual photographs of pair.
Heer Wehrpas to Arthur Schultz, dated 17th July 1939, with same photo image, WW1 military record indicates WW1 Iron Cross 2nd Class awarded along with War Merit with Swords.
Interesting group of documents in a good condition, worthy of further research |
| 3 RECORD ALBUMS OF HITLERS SPEECHES German vinyl recordings believed to be from the 1970's. Vinyl discs appear playable with no visible scrathes or dust. Sorry can't tell whats on them, no record player!!
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| 40 YEAR SUDETEN GERMAN AWARD Unsual award for 40 years service to the Sudeten German community. pre WW2 in original box of issue. |
| 5c CIGAR BOX WRAPPER celebrating the crossing of the Atlantic, New York to Paris, by Charles Lindburgh in the Spirit of St Louis over May 20/21 1927. Good condition with minor creases, one small tear to bottom, colours good and bright |
| 5th ROYAL INNISKILLING DRAGOON GUARDS PLATE commemorating the final parade on 18th July 1992, made by Seltmann Weiden of Bavaria in white porcelin, Gilding around the rim with broad dark green band with three badges in the centre area. Measures 26.4cm across in a mint condition, box shows sign of wear but doubt if plate has ever come out |
| 6 LIONEL FIGURES Collection of German 6.5cm figures. One Standard Bearer marching (No Flag) 1928-1932, and Five Infantry Soldiers marching 1931. Made from hard plastic, some paintwork has been chipped and one rifle has been shortened. Played with items! |
| 7 Items to Russian Front Combatant Documents relating to Anton Wackerle, Winter Medal, Krim Shield, Kuban Shield, Interesting group, worthy of further research.
Items include
Wehrpas book with complete wartime service
Arbeitsbuch includes employment up to 1950
DAF book
Trade school booklet large
Qualifications booklet small
Industrial Mechanics skills pass
A training certificate (1950)
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| A GENERATION RISEN a book of poems and pictures by John Masefield and Edward Seago. Published by Collins in 1942, 72 pages of black and white illustrations and poems offering a unique and comprehensive record of Britain at war. 190 x 280 mm, in a good condition, dust jacket covershows some wear and sunlight fading to the spine |
| A HEROINE IN HER TIME - THE LIFE OF DAME HELEN GWYNNE-VAUGHAN written by MOLLY IZZARD, first published in 1969 by Macmillan and Co Ltd. During 1938 Hore-Belisha, as War Minister, brought the ATS into being and Dame Helen became the Director. A penetrating biography of the Director of the ATS at the start of the Second World War. hard back, size 225mm x 148mm, 350 pages |
| ADEL DER ARBEIT 1933 TINNIE a 1933 dated badge, with NSBO emblem, a Hitler quote, an NSDAP eagle clutching a wreath and swastika on the face, in die struck bright brass with a re-soldered pin. Maker marked WÄCHTLER u. LANGE MITTWEID S.A. |
| ADOLF HITLER CIGARETTE CARD ALBUM measures 310 x 245mm, 136 pages, all cards present and securly fixed in place. Slight discolouration to front cover - top right - otherwise in a very good condition |
| ADOLF HITLER PLAQUE slightly curved with some oxidation to the front, reverse is fairly clean. translation to front is from a quotation by Hitler, "The prerequisite for action is the will and the courage to be truthful". This item would clean up if desired. measures 95mm x 143mm |
| ADOLF HITLER STAMPS 30 stamps featuring Adolf Hitler, all different and in a nice condition with no postage franks over the face |
| AIR ACE PICTURE LIBRARY MAGAZINE collection of magazines in various conditions, all with covers but some are worn. Various prices from £1 each, please email your wants list of missing magazine numbers for checking to see if we have them and at what price |
| AIR MINISTRY PHOTOGRAPH of an un-named RAF bomber crew who were shot down by ME109's off the Cyrenaican coast (Libya). They spent 5 days adrift, 15 miles from the shore, image shows the crew on there return to base. An original WW2 period, sepia toned photograph measures 10 x 8 inches. Good condition |
| AIRCRAFT RECOGNITION BOOKLET, PART ONE - BRITISH Published by the War Office in 1941, buff cover with 36 pages of text, diagrams and aircraft silhouettes, measures 123 x 185mm, good condition, staples rusting but minor wear |
| ALBUM OF GERMAN COUNTRY DRESS 1930's Cigarette Card Album, complete. Traditional regional country dress of the German peoples and districts. Nice condition throughout, small area of base of spine missing, all pages secure. |
| ALLIED PROPAGANDA LEAFLET 1 aircraft dropped in the Normandy area after D-Day trying to get the German forces to quit, picked up and kept by a British soldier in a leather wallet,
Safe Conduct pass, original item printed in red and black, a bit tatty around the edges, creased and folded |
| ALLIED PROPAGANDA LEAFLET 2 aircraft dropped in the Normandy area after D-Day trying to get the German forces to quit, picked up and kept by a British soldier in a leather wallet,
original item printed in black with some ink handwriting, a bit tatty around the edges, a small hole and folded |
| ALLIED PROPAGANDA LEAFLET 3 aircraft dropped in the Normandy area after D-Day trying to get the German forces to quit, picked up and kept by a British soldier in a leather wallet,
original item printed in red and black, a bit tatty around the edges and folded |
| AN ENGLISH WOMAN SERGEANT IN THE SERBIAN ARMY Written by FLORA SANDES, the daughter of Samuel Sandes, a Scottish clergyman, was born in 1876. On the outbreak of the First World War, Sandes joined an ambulance unit in Serbia on the Eastern Front.
In November, 1915, the Serbian Army was unable to stop Austro-German and Bulgarian forces advancing deep into Serbia. Sandes joined the army when it retreated into Kosovo and by the end of November, the forces had reached the Albanian mountains.
Although nearly forty years old, in December 1916, was promoted to the rank of sergeant-major. In an effort to raise funds for the Serbian forces, Sandes wrote and published, An English Woman-Sergeant in the Serbian Army (1916).
After the war, Sandes remained in the Serbian Army and had reached the rank of major by the time she retired. In 1927 Sandes married the former White Army general, Yurie Yudenich. After her husband's death in September, 1941, Sandes returned to England. Flora Sandes died at her Suffolk home in 1956.
An interesting book, published in large text with numerous black and white photo-plates, one photo page loose, general condition is 'grubby' but reasonable |
| ARCADIAN CRESTED CHINA FIREPLACE 'We've kept the home fires burning' WW1 crested china ornament bearing the Coat of Arms of BLACKPOOL. Slightly grubby base, overall clean condition with no chips or cracks, good, strong paint colours with no wear. |
| Army 4 Year Medal Individual, court mounted Army 4 years Service Medal. |
| ARMY FLAK ARTILLERY BADGE - COPY 1970's badge, heavy with a nice patina
FULL SIZE COPY |
| ARP BADGE hallmarked silver and enamel Air Raid Protection lapel badge, small size, measures 15mm x 20mm, silver is tarnished with age but will probably clean up if wished, enamels are fine with no chips only light surface scratches |
| ARP BAKALITE DOOR PLATE original brown door plate, small mark in top right where a coin lay in sunlight in a glass cabinet, measures 150 x 74mm, some colour fading to face which does not detract |
| ARP GAS MASK INFORMATION envelope and letter addressed to Mrs E.A. BROOKS of 33 South Avenue, LEIGH, Lancashire from the Borough of Leigh Public Health Dept regarding the entitlement to wear the ARP Badge for Anti-Gas measures, dated 27th June 1939 also included is Government Issued Chart of War Gases, reprinted in 1943, showing types of gas, it's effects and how to render first aid treatment for effect |
| Artillery Patriotic Flag Badge Red Swallowtail Day Badge to the Artillery, minor wear to front, pin in working condition. Bakerlite / plastic material. |
| AUSTRALIAN GREEK DAY LAPEL PIN fund raising badge to celebrate 'Greek Day' in 1941. Pitted but unchipped red and light blue enamel surrounding both the Greek and British flags, maker marked Angus and Coote of Sydney, silvered finish is worn and item needs a clean |
| AUSTRO-PRUSSIAN PLAQUE Commemorating the Austro-Prussian Alliance, profiled portraits of Franz Joseph of Austria and Kaiser Wilhelm I. Manufactured in a pressed metal which appears to be brass plated, 145mm dia. with a small hanging circle to rear. Pre WW1 period piece, minor wear in some areas to plate, does not detract from appearance. Polished front, nice untouched condition to reverse. |
| AXIS ALLIANCE PLASTER PLAQUE Hitler and Mussolini profiled on a chalk type cast plaster plaque. Marked with a swastika, MUNCHEN and the date 29th September 1938, this item was probably produced to co-inside with the Munich Conference. Clean original condition with rusting fitting loop stain coming through to the front, no chips on the edge and only minor staining and marks to this delicate and lightweight item |
| BARRACK-ROOM BALLADS and other verses by RUDYARD KIPLING, First Series (1892) 3rd edition. Some wear and fading to the outer cover and spine, all pages secure. Tommy Atkins, Fuzzy-Wuzzy, Gunga Din and other 'not so PC poems'!!
Popular book of it's time, still quite funny now and still in print! |
| BATTLE COMIC LIBRARY MAGAZINE large collection of magazines in various conditions, all with covers but some are worn. Various prices from £1 each, please email your wants list of missing magazine numbers for checking to see if we have them and at what price |
| BDM BOOK, Mädel im Dritten Reich by Hilde Munske, published in 1935, first 50 pages are in gothic german script with 60 pages of sepia BDM images, a fantastic reference book of the League of German Girls in an excellent condition, hard back cover |
| BDM SONG BOOK Wir Mädel singen. Liederbuch des Bundes Deutscher Mädel(We girls sing. Song Book of the League of German Girls) published in 1939 in german text, line illustrated throughout with excerpts from patriotic speeches, Dark grey soft back cover, spine shows wear and some pages have pencil writing on |
| BERLIN STUDENTS FEST TINNIE Undated Hitler Youth Fest der Deutschen Schule VDA badge, with swastika and wreath emblems on the face. This was an event pin for the celebration in Berlin for the Foreign Exchange students (Volksbund für das Deutschtum im Ausland). The event was held in Berlin in 1939, no maker marks, pin in good order |
| BLOOMSBURY RIFLES one coin size centenary medal (un-named) to the 5th Volunteer Batt. at the annual inspection on June 26th 1897, uncleaned, possibly copper also one small white metal medallion (possibly silver) for the 1st Drill Prize, awarded to Pte R.A. Keene of G Company, dated 1897 |
| BOER WAR BANKNOTE for the Mafeking Branch of the Standard Bank, a guarantee to be exchanged for coin the sum of One Shilling. Dated 1900 and issue stamped A1600, the thin paper note has been well used and discoloured with with age but still in a collectable condition for display
During the siege of Mafeking normal commerce was interrupted and rationing ordered, Baden Powell issued 1, 2 and 3 shilling coupons as well as as ten-shilling and one-pound notes. From February to March 1900, these notes were printed in an underground shelter on ordinary writing paper. As the notes were released into circulation, the Army Paymaster, Capt. H. Greener, collateralized the notes by depositing checks of an equivalent amount into the Mafeking branch of the Standard Bank of South Africa, which were accepted by Robert Bradshaw Urry, the manager.
The issue could be redeemed at that bank following the resumption of civil law. So few of the notes and coupons were actually redeemed that it created a large bank account and later raised questions of faulty accounting. Over £5,228 in notes and coupons were issued, however, little more than £638 were ever redeemed. The rest were kept as souvenirs of the seige of Mafeking or lost, and redemption of the notes ceased in September 1908 |
| BOOK - BIRTH OF A SPITFIRE by GORDON BECKLES Published in 1941, interesting book on the Spitfire developement, 160 pages, general condition is very good. A FIRST EDITION book measures 130 x 190mm |
| BOOK, The Forgotton Dead by KEN SMALL Paperback edition of the Story of Exercise Tiger, 27th April 1944. A night of fiasco and disaster when 946 American servicemen died off the coast of Devon at Slapton Sands in an exercise and rehearsal for the D-Day landings. An interesting book dedicated by the author in Sepember 1998. Front Cover has foldback (due to dedication) and folds to spine through reading but overall condition is very good. |
| BOOKLET ON THE SUB-MACHINE GUN - 1955 published by The War Office in November 1955, a illustrated condensed guide to the use of the Model L2A2 9mm submachine gun. Chapters include stripping and re-assembly, carrying and alternative firing positions etc.
Size 122mm x 183mm, grubby in appearance with a couple of minor folds, condition 7 - price relects, an interesting booklet for the Sterling owner |
| BOXED FAITHFUL SERVICE CROSS 25 Year Faithful Service Cross given for 25 years employment in a particular job or trade. The cross is complete with it's blue ribbon and pin back has no enamel damage. The silvering to the cross has toned over the years and is in very good to near mint condition. Box shows a little wear and is marked on inside of lid Roman Palme of Gablonz (LDO maker number 87) |
| BOXED FIRE BRIGADE MEDAL National Fire Brigades Union Long Service Medal in box with bronze bar. Bar has pin missing on reverse and ribbon needs restitching, medal numbered 924 and belonged to William Henry Thorpe of the St Albans Fire Brigade and awarded in 1899 for 10 years service |
| BRACHMOND TURNFEST 1935 TINNIE pressed metal badge to the Gymnastic Association with minor wear, pin is in good order |
| BRASS CAST PIN TRAY Patriotic cast pin tray of MOLTKE, KAISER WILHELM I and BISMARCK with the ledgend 'Die begruender des deutschen reiches' (The founders of the German Reich). Pre WW1, heavy, in an original condition which has not been cleaned for a long time, slight discolouration but pleasing appearance. |
| BRITISH AND US TROOPS possible wounded being transported, location unknown but appears to be far east, Black and white image, measures 8" x 10" |
| BRITISH ARMY PRIZE Brass and enamelled 2nd place award for 110 metres hurdles for the British Army of the Rhine Athletics Championship of 1946. Good condition, no knocks or enamel damage |
| BRITISH POLICE MEDAL for Long Service and Good Conduct, the Award is named to Constable ALAN GEMMELL in original box of issue, appears unworn and in near mint condition |
| BRITISH RED CROSS GROUP the awards to Mrs A. STRUTT of EDINBURGH, one pin back large enamelled hat badge, one pin back enamelled cap badge, two proficiency awards for first aid and nursing, numbered and named to reverse. All enamels in a good condition to these items. One small button lapel badge enamel damage to left section of cross |
| BRITISH WAR SAVING CARD OF WW1 4 WW1 period sixpenny stamps on a card belonging to Harold Hector Walker of Corunna Barracks, Aldershot, one stamp with fold, rest ok |
| BRITISH WOMEN GO TO WAR written by J.B. PRIESTLEY, published by Collins. An excellent book with 49 outstanding photographic plates of women in the ARP, WRNS, ATS, Civil Defence, WVS, Land Army etc, hard back, no dust cover, size 254mm x 192mm, 59 pages |
| BRITISH X CRAFT PHOTOGRAPHS 3 black and white images from the Admiralty, showing the 'first pictures of Britain's midget submarines'. All 3 measure 6 x 8 inches, are in a reasonable condition, two have information slips on reverse. All three come as one lot, they are rare images and will not split group |
| BUFFS ICE BUCKET in the shape of a small barrel with thin handle and with an undamaged china interior. Lid has a East Kent Regiment cap badge soldered to top with an inscription 'To Mr and Mrs West, from the Boys, D Berry, S Cole, J MacPherson, F Pelifer, G Pelifer and P Tanner'. Measures 6" x 6" approx.
G1831 Douglas William Berry 6th Bn, East Kent Reg, died 13th Oct 1915 and is remembered on the Loos Memorial
G1794 Fredrick Alfred Petifer 'D Coy' 6th Bn, East Kent Reg, died 13th Oct 1915 and is remembered on the Loos Memorial
G1831 Sydney Marshall Cole 8th Bn, East Kent Reg, died 19th Feb 1917 and is remembered at the Bully-Grenay Communial Cemetery on the British Extension
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| BUFFS SLIP ON TITLES visually matched pair to the face, Royal East Kent Regiment pair of slip on shoulder titles. These have been glued into a scrap book, the faces are mint but the reverse has suffered from a nasty adhesive, most of which has been removed but remains a little sticky to the touch |
| BUST OF SOVIET ACTIVIST 1960/70's, possibly earlier, bust of an unknown Soviet political activist, the item has not been recently cleaned, is matt white, slightly grubby, unglazed parian style with a smooth texture, nice maker marks to the base, a quality manufactured item, not modern, size is approximately 6.5 inches high x 6 inches wide, excellent condition, recently purchased in Russia
I would be grateful for more information should anyone recognise the figure
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| CAP BADGE AND BUTTON COLLECTION a nice collection of 5 cap badges mounted onto a felt covered base with 13 brass buttons forming a pattern, all mounted onto a 280mm lightweight wooden frame. Navy blue background and bright red mounts in a repro mahogany and guild frame. Unsure if the badges have lugs or sliders, or if they are all originals or re-strikes, as they are securly fitted into the display, a very nice for wall hanging |
| CAP BADGE AND COLLAR DOGS TO RUC the Royal Ulster Constabulary. Queens crown, 3 black badges, cap badge does not have red backing, good condition
Thanks John! |
| CAR RADIATOR BADGE for the Civil Service Motoring Association, 1930's period crome badge in a good condition, no major knocks or excessive wear, enamel bright and untouched on the crown. Unusual red plastic backing plate shows signs of age but enhances the appearance of the item |
| CARRY ON LONDON by RITCHIE CALDER, all pages present, no dust jacket, slight discolouration and some foxing, condition is very good |
| CASED MOTHER CROSS in GOLD A very nice example of a German Mothers Cross in Gold. In it's original maker marked box of issue, R. SOUVAL of WEIN VII. Complete with a full length ribbon, December 16,1938 and a facsimile of Hitlers signature to reverse, box is undamaged, closes well, slight scratches to embossed image on lid but not de-nazified. One small chip to white enamel otherwise the award is in excellent condition. |
| CASUALTY MEDALS TO EAST SURREY REGIMENT 30643 Private FREDERICK F. HOLLINGSHEAD, 9th Battalion East Surrey Regiment, Died aged 33 on 13th June 1917. Son of Joseph and Eliza, husband of Agnes Hollingshead of 2 Wycliffe Road, Wimbledon and remembered on Panel 34 on the Menin Gate at Ypres. Medals are in an almost mint condition with no ribbon (two short lengths will be supplied), they were mounted in an old frame which sadly fell to pieces, limited research done |
| CELEBRITIES OF THE ARMY BOOK a very famous publication printed in 1900, cover in good condition (1 knock) all text and colour plates present with only minimum wear and minor foxing to the outermost pages, rare book to get in this condition - complete with all plates, measures 260 x 360mm |
| CENTRAL PRESS PHOTOS LIMITED PHOTOGRAPH OF NURSES TRAIN AS PARACHUTISTS Information to the reverse reads..... Senior Sister VM ASHWORTH of Rickmansworth being assisted into the Dakota plane by AGW SHELDON of Newport, IOW at the RAF station at Upper Heyford. Size 8 x 10 inches, flat with minor creases, dated 23rd March 1949, an interesting post war image |
| CHANNEL ISLANDS DOCUMENT relating to a Mr W. ROWBOTHOM, the 'enemy owner' of real estate on the island of Guernsey. Document relates to the property address of KELVIN, Ville-au-Roi, St Peter Port which was occupied by a Mrs E.A. NOAKES, signed and dated April 30th 1942 |
| CHANNEL ISLANDS DOCUMENT relating to a Miss F. JACKSON, the 'enemy owner' of real estate on the island of Guernsey. Document relates to the property address of THE COTTAGE, George Road, St Peter Port which was occupied by a Mrs CHATBURN, signed and dated April 30th 1942 |
| CHANNEL ISLANDS PASS blank and unissued, £10 each |
| CIGARETTE DISPENSER wooden construction, measures 5" x 5" x 5". Lid removes to refill, drawer opens to dispense, eagle device has been pinned onto lid, period piece in a reasonable condition |
| COALPORT CHINA PLATE 'Gathering Storm' by Michael Turner, 1991 Reach for the Sky series, plate number 2417A, item features two D-Day marked RAF Tempest aircraft in a cloudy blue grey sky, 21cm dia, undamaged condition |
| COLD WAR RESERVIST AND TERRITORIAL INFORMATION included is a booklet on Post War Reservist Mobilization issued to a Cpl R.G. HICKMOTT, a document reminding of hazards of travel to the Communist Countries listed, a Ministry of Defence letter asking if he would consider volunteering for the Army Reserve - dated about 1980, a British forces Identity Card - plain, a 1949 Geneva Convention POW leaflet on rights, 1978 leaflet on Civil re-employment, an Armed Forces Will and a Reservist Instruction Book issued to R.G. HICKMOTT of 59 St Martins Road, CANTERBURY, Kent instructing on re mobilization he should report to the Engr Regt at Barton Stacey. An interesting collection of un-usual documents |
| COLDSTREAM GUARDS SLEEVE BADGES Colour Sergeants right sleeve rank badges for the Mess Dress uniform, post 1953, good condition, items have been mounted onto a board and removed, stripes measure 105mm across |
| COLLECTION OF 6 BOXED LEAD HORSEMAN Handmade and painted during the 1970's from a Victorian pattern, nice fresh condition (possibly never taken out of package) Boxes show some signs of foxing due to long term loft storage. These items were made in Rolvenden, Kent by a retired lady between 1960 and 1975 |
| COLLECTION OF 6 DOCUMENTS Relating to Unteroffizier SIEGFRIED FURTNER of the 11./Gren.Reg. 248
Commemorative Certificate of 1st October 1938 medal. Dated 13th November 1939, signed in ink with a centre fold and minor creases (issued for the German Annexation of Czechoslovakia or the Sudetenland).
Brown SA Sports Book, complete amd in excellent condion.
Wound Badge in Black Certificate, dated 7th August 1942 for wounds received 12th July 1942, stamped and signed in ink, one fold across middle (black wound badge presented for once or twice wounded by hostile action or air raid, or frost-bite in the line of duty).
Wound Badge in Silver Certificate, dated 28th September 1943 for third wound received 11th September 1943, stamped and signed in coloured pencil, one fold across middle (silver wound badge presented for three or four times wounded, loss of a hand, foot or eye via hostile action also partial loss of hearing, facial disfigurement or brain damage via hostile action).
Military Discharge Document showing military service in the army discharged on 16th June 1945.
Military Reserve Document dated 18th February 1938, expires on 28th February 1957! |
| COLLECTION OF ITEMS TO FERDINAND SCHREINER Items relating to the death of Obergef. F Schriener, KIA 22nd July 1942. includes a letter to his wife, Card with photo postcard of religious memorial, Iron Cross 2nd Class Certificate, worn and folded with sellotaped repairs - name still ledgible and theatre made grave marker (unused) with awards identified. |
| Collection of paperwork to David ROSER Certificate of Service, Grade Card Name Badge and Skill at Arms Record Book to David John Roser of 62 Elizabeth Cresent, East Grinstead, Sussex on his 54 days of service! in the Royal Sussex Regiment. There must be a story here, further research required! |
| COLLECTION OF WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHS 8 large and 1 smaller portrait images plus 1 landscape, black and white photographs belonging to a Leutant Kokotz. Images of him in Luftwaffe uniform and of his wedding, one damaged, also came with a letter. Lt Kokotz survived the war |
| COMMANDO COMIC LIBRARY MAGAZINE large collection of magazines in various conditions, all with covers but some are worn. Various prices from £1 each, please email your wants list of missing magazine numbers for checking to see if we have them and at what price |
| Commando Knife Post WW2 Fairbairn and Sykes style knife, maker engraved blade - J Nowill & Sons, Sheffield, England.Nice clean blade, black painted handle and crossguard retaining most of painted finish. No marks on crossguard, makers 'keys' and 'star device' on handle. No scabbard |
| COMRADES OF THE GREAT WAR LAPEL BADGE small chip to dark blue enamel at 11o'clock - between the 'O' and 'F', maker marked J. R. Gaunt of London and individually numbered 348292, the item needs a clean |
| COPPER SPORTS AWARD for the EGYPTIAN COMMAND Championship, winner of the Cross Country 1922/23, Signalman D. GRAY of the Royal Corps. of Signals. Obverse has a stylised image of Egyptian sailing boats (dhow) on the River Nile with the Pyramids of Giza in the background, reversed type is engraved and in relief. Heavy copper circular award 75mm across x 9mm deep, edges have some knocks |
| COPY GOLD BULLION CAP COCKADE Gold Generals cap cockade finished in a nice golden wire on a sandy coloured background, padded with a paper back |
| COPY HOME GUARD ARMBAND Modern copy of Home Guard Stamped WW2 armband in nice 'washed' condition, very minor wear, would look good until original comes along! |
| COPY KNIGHTS CROSS OF THE IRON CROSS with Oak Leaves, well made modern copy, short length of ribbon which is a polyester type fabric, good condition award which is fairly new in appearance and could do with 'toning down', item would also benefit from a better ribbon |
| COPY KNIGHTS CROSS OF THE WAR MERIT CROSS early copy, very well done with pleasing patina, slight knocks and wear marks which helps to age the award, sorry no suspender or ribbon |
| COPY KRIM SHIELD probably a 1970's copy of the German Crimea Shield. It looks like it's been taken from a uniform with some wear and picking to the cloth edges, the shield face is finished in a bright look with the reverse a nice rusty look to it, a good copy with a good appearance |
| COPY TANK DESTRUCTION SLEEVE BADGE golden award for the single handed destruction of 5 tanks, 1970's very well made copy item. Manufactured to look like the original with golden bullion backing tread and heavy cotton backing, Panzer IV is silver washed over black mounted over an oblong backing plate. This is nothing like the modern cheap copies and with a bit of patience would tone down to a very realistic award |
| CORONATION MEDAL 1937 surface scratches and marks but no excessive wear, no knocks to the rim, with it's original ribbon, unnamed as issued
This medal was issued to commemorate the coronation of King George VI on 12 May 1937. The silver medal is 32 millimetres in diameter. The ribbon is blue edged with a red stripe and two white stripes.
The obverse side has a profile of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth. The reverse side has a crowned GRI over the date of the coronation, and the names of the King and Queen around the reverse's circumference. About 90,000 medals were awarded to mark the coronation of King George V |
| Coronation Review of the Fleet, Official Programme Dated 20th May 1937 containing a wealth of pre WW2 naval information complete with berthing plan of all ships and personal invitation ticket to board HMS BOADICEA moored at Stckes Bay. |
| COVENANTS WITH DEATH BOOK No First World War book libary is complete without a copy of this book, published in 1934 by The Daily Express, this anti-war book shows in sepia toned photographs the horrors of WW1. In some pages the publication is extremely graphic. Some of the 100 plus pages are becoming loose and a couple have small tears, but the spine is still solid and the condition is acceptable, price does reflect condition |
| DADS ARMY BANKNOTES WW2 copy set of 10 bank notes each with a popular Dads Army television show character. Capt Mainwaring, Sgt Wilson, Cpl Jones, Privates Fraser, Godfrey, Walker and Pike plus the Vicar, Verger and The Warden. Mint condition in a very good match to the wartime £1 note. They fit nicely into a 20 x 24 inch frame - 2 wide x 5 notes deep, a great gift for the Dads Army fan........ |
| DAF WALL PLAQUE Manufactured from pressed aluminium, probably mounted onto a wooden base by four pins, this item has been roughly removed and has signs of 'bend' damage to base. Item measures 4" x 6", lightweight and in a clean condition. |
| DAILY TELEGRAPH WAR MAP FIVE landscape coloured map of the Mediterranean and Northern Africa, excellent condition with minor wear to the folds, size is 30 x 40 inches approx |
| DAILY TELEGRAPH WAR MAP SEVEN landscape coloured map of the Far East, excellent condition with minor wear to the folds, size is 30 x 40 inches approx |
| DAILY TELEGRAPH WAR MAP SIX revised edition, portrait coloured map of the Russian Front, excellent condition with minor wear to the folds and slight discolouration, size is 40 x 30 inches approx |
| DAILY TELEGRAPH WAR MAP SIX first edition, landscape coloured map of the Russian Front, excellent condition with minor wear to the folds, size is 30 x 40 inches approx |
| DC3 AIRCRAFT ON RUNWAY unknown period or location, Black and white image, slight water damage to top 1", measures 8" x 10" |
| DC3 OVER CITY SCAPE photograph no D-1248 released by Dougles Aircraft Co, dated 24th March 1939, Black and white image, measures 8" x 10" |
| DEATH CARD to Sailor Wilhelm Heinrich, killed on 29th March 1942 in battle against an enemy convoy in the northern Arctic Ocean, posted to Vienna, Austria. Large format size, measures 287mm x 210 open, has been folded in quarters for posting
The only action of that time in the Arctic appears to be the Barents Sea engagement of the German Narvik Class Destroyer Z26 (looking for Convoy PQ-13) by the British Warships, the Destroyers HMS Eclipse and HMS Fury with the British Cruiser, HMS Trinidad. Z26 was sunk by Trinidad which also had the misfortune to torpedo herself during the engagement. Two other German warships were also damaged in this action |
| DER ADLER MAGAZINE dated 17th November 1942, Spanish text copy for sale in Spain and Portugal, worn but a nice copy. Contents show Rommel and troops in north africa and other fairly typical propaganda stories and images. Measures 10" x 13" |
| DER ADLER MAGAZINE dated 9th February 1943, Spanish text copy for sale in Spain and Portugal, worn but a nice copy. Contents show Spanish volunteers on the eastern front, Gibraltar and other fairly typical propaganda stories and images. Measures 10" x 13" |
| DER FUEHRER BOOK Hitlers Rise to Power by Konrad Heiden, hard back published in 1944 |
| DER ZWEITE WELTKRIEG IM BILD volumes 1 & 2 of the images of the second world war, a post war card collection published in 1951, Vol 1 showing the build up to war, heros of the time, Dunkirk, loss of the Bismarck, U-boats, etc right up to the surrender in Stalingrad, Vol 2 shows the push back, Monte Cassino, D-Day, the July Plot, the fall of Berlin and the end.
Volume One - from Nurnberg to Stalingrad, all 177 cards stuck in place, one damaged by glue. Both maps present, outer cover has worn edges but still in a nice condition
Volume Two - from Stalingrad to Nurnberg, all cards stuck in place, first 14 pages damaged by mouse attack, nibbles to the bottom edge, all cards fine
Rare pair of books, pity about the slight damage, price reflects! |
| DEUTSCHE HELDEN CIGARETTE ALBUM Famous Prussian and Imperial German Military leaders from 1640 - 1918 (incomplete). Published in 1933, 4 Imperial (WW1) Cards are missing, all colour plates are present. Crean coloured album cover is grubby with some tattieness to the edges, all pages securlly fixed in with a discolouration due to probable long term storage in a loft space. A difficult album to aquire, price reflects condition. |
| DIE WELT KRIEG - CIGARETTE CARD ALBUM Excellent condition with hardly any marks or damage, all 270 cards securely glued into place, published in 1936, a rare cigarette card album to find in this condition complete, approx size 350 x 260mm |
| DORTMUND MEETING 1934 TINNIE badge reads, Treuekundgebung der Beamten des Industriegebiets Rheinland-Westfalen Dortmund 1934, the Meeting Badge for a demonstration of the officials of the Industrial areas in the Rhinelands, Westphalia and Dortmund 1934, nice condition, pin in good order |
| DOUBLE SIDED SILK EVASION MAP. SHEETS E and F sheet E covering northern Germay, Protectorate States of Bohemia & Moravia, Slovakia, Poland and northern Hungary, Stettin and Konigsberg in the north to Linz in the south, Leipzig and Berlin in the west to Lublin in the east.
sheet F covering west and central Croatia, western Montenegro, west Hungary, southern Slovakia, southern Germany, north and central Italy and eastern Switzerland, Munich and Vienna in the north to Rome and Dubrovnic in the south, Zurich and Milan in the west to Budapest and Dubrovnic in the east.
Map measures 75cm x 85cm, in a good condition |
| DOUBLE SIDED SILK EVASION MAP. SHEETS J and K sheet J covers the central French Indo China region and eastern Siam - Now Thailand and Northern Vietnam
sheet K covers the southern French Indo China region and parts of Siam - Now Thailand, Cambodia and Southern Vietnam
map measures 95cm x 60cm, in a good condition |
| DURHAM FINGER STAMP What appears to be a hand carved letter stamp to the 2nd Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, in a green finish, measures 45mm x 35mm, unsure of age but possibly pre WW1 |
| DURHAM LIGHT INFANTRY TAPESTRY hand made in what feels like a carpet wool through a hessian cloth base. 6th Battalion DLI initials to the left with the date 1915 on right, national flags of Belgium, France and United Kingdom, with stylised blue and red crosses either side. The initials J & F in the centre area would most probably be the originator of the piece. A WW1 period item, colours are still bright and measures 34 inches long by 4 high. A lot of work and effort |
| Dutch NSB Lapel Badge The Nationaal-Socialistische Beweging (NSB, National Socialist Movement) Dutch lapel badge in original condition, no chips or marks to the enamels. No maker mark to reverse. An extremely rare badge to an interesting organisation founded by Anton Mussert in 1931, this design style adopted from 1936. |
| EAST KENT REGIMENT coloured card certificate to the 'BUFFS' stating that Stanley Bernard Brett is serving his King and Country, dated June 7th 1932, 185mm x 268mm with two suspender holes on the top |
| EAST KENT REGIMENT coloured card certificate to the 'BUFFS' Private John Green, 1st Batt, served from 3/9/1926 to 5/3/1933, 195mm x 280mm |
| EAST LANCASHIRE EMBROIDERY pre 1953 (probably wartime) embroidered badge of the East Lancs Reg. Framed and glazed in perspex, good strong colours on a hesian / course cotton type material base, centre measures 210 x 180mm, overal frame size measures 360 x 310mm |
| EASTERN TERRITORIES CAP BADGE oxidation has turned the silvered finish to a nicely toned dark grey, copper wire fittings all present |
| EMPIRE SOCIETIES WAR HOSPITALITY PIN BACK BADGE surface marks to enamel, no damage |
| ENGRAVED SMALL SILVER PLAQUE inscription reads, best wishes from Regt Pay Office, 222nd S/L Training Regt RA to L. Holloway
Silver hallmarked LONDON 1938, one small crease to face of shield apart from that item is in a clean condition |
| ENVELOPE CONTAINING OVER 80 DIFFERING WW1 FIELD POST FRANKS contains military field post stamps marked R20, SX2 etc with various dates, probably cut from letter post to approximatly 1" sq. This item came from a private estate of a WW1 veteran and can only assume that they were collected during their military service |
| ETON OTC BADGES pair of white metal badges to the OTC, two lugs on reverse, no damage |
| FEMALE SWEETHEART TYPE PENDANT a yellow metal with glass both sides (undamaged) and small loop for neck chain above, WW1 photograph inside has been aquatinted or painted to front, the colours are still strong, there is no name or message on reverse, measures 35mm across |
| FILM PUBLICITY IMAGE to the 1965 War film, THE LIQUIDATOR, starring Rod Taylor, Jill St John and Eric Sykes! Black and White image, measures 8 x 10 inches in a good condition |
| FIRST PICTURE RELEASE OF A BAILEY BRIDGE a british invention, named after its inventor, Mr D.C. Bailey of the Ministry of Supply. This picture shows a Bailey Bridge across a river somewhere in England. An original WW2 period, sepia toned photograph measures 10 x 8 inches. Good condition |
| FLAG POLE OR STANDARD FINIAL to the D.A.F. (Deutsche Arbeitsfront) or German Labour Front. nickel silver plated steel construction flag pole finial, which takes the form of the DAF emblem of a fourteen tooth cog wheel encompassing a mobile swastika. Decent untouched original example with some wear to the plate but still a nice item |
| FLAK REUNION ITEM beech wood shield with a screwed cast metal badge applied. Badge shows two stylised aircraft with 3 skyward lightning bolts symbolising the anti-aircraft artillery above the unit number 4/38
This was possibly the Flakscheinwerfer-Abteilung 438 which was stationed around the district of Cologne protecting the airfields and city
Heavy item with single hole for wall mounting on reverse
internet forum research:-
Reserve Flakscheinwerfer Division 438 (o)
Flakscheinwerfer Division 438 (o)
The Reserve Flakscheinwerfer Division 438 formed on 26 August 1939 from parts of the III. Flak-Regiment 43 set up with three batteries and then used in the district of Cologne-Bonn. In July 1942 the department Flakscheinwerfer Division 438 (o) has been renamed. In 1942 the department added a 4th battery, 1943 was a 5th Battery, and in November 1944 a 6 Battery.
The department ended the war in Cologne as the 7th Flak-Division |
| FLIGHT OF FAIREY-SWORDFISH AIRCRAFT against cloud flecked fields of England, Black and white image, measures 6" x 8"
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| FOREIGN WORKERS PASSBOOK to a Belgian national, Francois Broeckx of Stalinstraat 84, Antwerp. Contains photograph - stamped Vienna 1944 - and little else, also has typed ID sheet |
| FOUR RUSSIAN POSTCARDS believed to be the 'Gate to the Crimea' and troops on display, clean condition with minor damage or wear and strong image and colour |
| FRENCH AERIAL NEWSPAPER - ONE Le Courrier de l'Air, 1942, number 2. Scatter dropped by the RAF over France, these propaganda documents, all text in French, were an invaluable source of information to the occupied population, this edition is roughly A6 sized, 4 pages with some images, two punch holes where it has been in a binder |
| FRENCH AERIAL NEWSPAPER - TWO Le Courrier de l'Air, 10th February 1944. Scatter dropped by the RAF over France, these propaganda documents, all text in French, were an invaluable source of information to the occupied population, this edition is almost A4 sized, 4 pages with some images |
| FRENCH RELATED EPHEMERA 4 pre war photographs of college groups and 5 family portrait images, some identified in french on reverse, 5 written postcards, French Forces letter plus a few written documents and letters. One nice French military unit b/w photograph dated November 1939 (9"x7'') and a anglo-french scrapbook album, incomplete, with newspaper and magazine scraps, mainly Gaullist interest |
| FRENCH WW1 TRENCH ART ASHTRAY AND MATCHBOX HOLDER Well cut from a heavy shell case, base has the motto 'SOUVENIR De GUERRE' and a flower hammered around the rim with the matchbox holder design in the same style. Holder is supported onto a cartridge round, this comes apart. Just over 3" across x 5" high, in an uncleaned - as found - condition |
| FS STYLE HANDMADE FIGHTING KNIFE Brass and steel fighting knife, theatre made to Fairburn sykes style, very heavy, unusual knife in leather scabbard. WW2 period. |
| GERMAN 5 YEAR PASSPORT dated from 10th January 1937 and expired on 10th January 1942, made out to single female, Gertrud Heid (34). Original photograph and Entry stamps from the Immigration Office at Dover on 15th Jan 1937 and Passport control in Ostende, Belgium on 27th March 1937, good condition with some wear |
| GERMAN ARMY CONDIMENT PINCHERS Pair of salt / pepper pinchers for the mess table. White, heavy china, some staining to glazed surface, one small crack (caused in the manufacture or firing of the piece). Excellent army stamp on the base with german makers mark and year 1937. Approximate size 4 x 2 inches. |
| GERMAN ARMY PASSBOOK COVER made in coated paper and thin card, stitched around the edges for reinforcement, in a dark red and black finish with a slightly worn appearance, embossed eagle and text to the front cover, unfortunately the swastika has been removed |
| GERMAN ARMY SOLDBUCH COVER made in coated paper,thin card and fabric for a leather like appearance, stitched around the edges for extra reinforcement, in a dark brown finish with a generally worn appearance, the swastika and text has been embossed onto the front cover and is slightly faded with age and wear |
| GERMAN ARMY SOLDIERS ATLAS 1941 Soldaten-Atlas, published by the Wehrmacht High command. Cover says "for use inside the Wehrmacht only." Published for the soldiers at the front to inform them about the ongoing war. 32 pages of maps of Germany and Europe as it was shaped by the German forces in late 1941, NSDAP administrative structure of Germany, maps of the German WW2 campaigns prior to the invasion of Russia (Poland, Norway, France, Balkans) and explanation of the changing European map, several maps of the Soviet Union as published after the start of operation Barbarossa, about half of the pages in colour. Many charts of population, farming and industrial production. Maps of lost German colonies, maps of the invasion of Poland, Norway, Denmark, Holland, Belgium, France, Yugoslavia and Greece plus maps of racial groups of Europe and the world. One light fold down the middle otherwise in a very good condition |
| GERMAN BOOK ON THE REICH CHANCELLERY Die Reichskanzlei 1933-1945 / Anfang und Ende des Dritten Reiches, published in Frankfurt am Main, 1960. German Text hard back book with dozens of interesting photographs, cover jacket shows some wear and small tears, overall condition is ok. Rare book |
| GERMAN EAGLE ORDER GRAND CROSS pin backed breast badge, 1980 / 90's copy, multi piece construction with good enamels, gilding is bright and needs 'ageing'
FULL SIZE COPY |
| GERMAN FACTORY BADGE For unidentified Volkswagen works, maker marked M. Aurich of Dresden, numbered 2732, 38mm across, heavy for size, face has light yellow band around edge with blue background and silvered emblem, reverse is finished in silver, pin in good order |
| GERMAN PASSPORT Female 5 year passport in the name of Liese-Loffe Ritterhaus of Bremen, issued in 1930, nice, but stern! photograph of 27 year old in place. Tear on front cover apart from that it is in a good condition |
| GERMAN PHOTOGRAPH ALBUM fairly typical pre-war and wartime period photograph album showing mainly images of owner, family relaxing, family in military uniform - Police - RAD - Red Cross etc. 125 images in total, outside cover is in a reasonable condition in a three colour brown pattern with a little scuffing to edges, all pages and inter leaves are in a reasonable condition fixed into place with dark brown cord. measures 13" x 9" approx |
| GERMAN PHOTOGRAPH ALBUM fairly typical wartime period photograph album showing portrait images of owner, training, military weddings, guard duties, etc. The last two images are of a wall mounted memorial photograph and tribute and a grave marker! 74 black and white / sepia images in total, nearly all military themed. No gaps and the album doesn't appear to have images removed, replaced or tampered with. Album dated on inside back cover 18th December 1944, outside cover is in a reasonable condition in a dark 'bottle / british racing' green embossed pattern with a little scuffing to edges, all pages and inter leaves are in a good condition fixed into place with dark brown cord. measures 12" x 9" approx |
| GERMAN PRE WAR PHOTOGRAPH dated 1933 of an SA / Old Comrades member. Black and white image looks like it's been removed from an album, measures 7 x 9 inches |
| GERMAN RAILWAYS CERTIFICATE awarded to Georg Jäger, from Operational Assistant Trainee to Railway Assistant. Dated October 2nd 1939, signed in ink on behalf of the President of the Railway Division of Kassel (central Germany). Single side, some age discolouration, possibly been in a frame for some time, measures 230mm x 335mm |
| GERMAN SPORTS CERTIFICATE wartime sports certificate for third place in 200 mtrs Hurdles at a sports festival in Stuttgart
good condition |
| GERMAN U BOAT BOOK Der U-boot Pirat, published as a boys adventure book in the early 1940's, one book from a series, german gothic text throughout, reasonable condition book on a fantastic subject |
| GERMAN WARSHIP PHOTOGRAPH from the Fried. Krupp archives. Black and white image of an unknown warship with ships crew on parade, measures 8 x 6 inches |
| GERMAN WARTIME CERTIFICATE Impressive certificate, double signed in ink with an applied print of Hitler and facsimilie signature.
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| GERMAN WARTIME PHOTOGRAPH of an enlisted soldier. Black and white image looks like it's been removed from a picture frame as the card backing is very hard, 3 small image tears on the face around the edge, no fading to image, measures 7 x 9 inches |
| GERMAN YOUTH PHOTOGRAPH ALBUM and tinnie to the DHV (Deutscher Handelsgehilfen-Verband - Gerrman Volunteer Corps) 5 th Reichsjugendtag Innsbruck 1931. Includes 8 postcards of general views, 51 black and white photographs, couple of newspaper cuttings and a couple of maps to the Austrian youth meeting at Innsbruck. Early German movement item with great images of outdoor camping, hiking etc, also has photographs of the rally with members wearing the badge on the uniform. Album cover in Austrian national colours, appears to have a couple of images missing but in an excellent condition, measures 250mm x 175mm |
| GIBRALTAR ASHTRAY Heavy aluminium and bakelite ashtray of the British colony of Gibraltar. Pre dates WW2 fairly clean, original condition with no major damage, small repaired crack to bakelite base, repair has toned in well. Size 180mm (w) x 120mm (d) x 50mm (h). |
| GIBRALTAR CARVED WOODEN SHIELD Hand carved in a dark wood, shield bears the coat of arms of Gibraltar. Overall measures 6" x 8" x .5" approx, fisshed in a very good standard of carving, reverse carries the carved inscription, HOLLY 1931, ROCHESTER, GIBRALTAR, suspended by two pins and a small length of wire. A nice piece of work with 'tons' of age |
| GLOUCESTERSHIRE REGIMENT silver marked pin back badge, surface marks to enamel, item needs a clean |
| GOLD MOTHERS CROSS near mint condition award in original box, extremly small chip to the enamel on right side of cross which is not noticable, maker marked box to ZIEMER & SOHNE of OBERSTIEN. The ribbon is still wrapped in protective paper, the box shows some scuff marks but the hinge and opening button shows no damage. A grubbiness to the silk of the box and a little fraying to the hinge area but otherwise a near exellent item |
| GRENADIER GUARDS Colour Sergeants right sleeve rank badges, post 1953, excellent condition, have been mounted onto a board and removed, one small 'nick' to base of stripes. Stripes measure 187mm across |
| GROUP OF 4 AMERICAN MEDALS original group of awards from the 60's/70's era, left to right, Army Commendation Medal (presented for acts of heroism or meritorious service) Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (for meritorious service) Purple Heart (wounded in action), Navy Good Conduct Medal (4 years continuous active Naval service) with a Bronze Star for campaign service. These awards have all been mounted for wear, sorry do not know the requirement for the various awards but they have all been together for some time |
| GURKHA RIFLES OFFICER CAP BADGE To the 7th Duke of Edinburgh's Own Gurkha Rifles, appears to have a silver badge on black braid, possibly never been fitted, mint condition |
| HERMANN GÖRING PATRIOTIC PRINT black and white period print of the Reich Minister of the Luftwaffe in a good condition |
| HERMANN GÖRING PLAQUE early three quarter face profile image on front with the inscription Reichminister Göring beneath, reverse has makers mark Mariahütte Kr. Trier. Item appears to be cast in iron and has a nice look about it. Measures 95mm x 147mm |
| HERNE 1933 TINNIE KRIEGSOPFER UND FRONTSOLDATENTAG reads, WAR'S VICTIMS AND FRONT SOLDIER DAY, in Herne 1933, stamped tin, and brass plated, no maker, pin in good |
| HIGHLAND LIGHT INFANTRY PLATE limited edition plate numbered 5 / 1000, manufactured by Edwardian, Fine Bone China of Stoke on Trent. Commemorates the HLI, City of Glasgow Regiment with badge on the front and formation and regimental history on reverse, gold rim with minor marks |
| HINDENBURG MEMORIAL BOOK Published after the death of Paul Hindenburg in 1934 by the NSDAP. Slightly worn condition cover with a couple of folds to back cover, text pages clean and no tears with slight movement to inner spine, generally condition does not detract in appearance. 90 pages Hard Back. |
| HISTORY OF THE SOUTH NOTTS YEOMANRY CAVALRY 1794 - 1894 by George Fellows with Photogravure frontispiece and all half-tone plates. Lovely condition book with original blue and gilded cover, slight damage to top of spine, dedication inside to Lancelot Polleston 18th April 1895 |
| HITLER YOUTH FESTIVAL 1937 TINNIE German Youth Fest 1937 badge, stylised eagle with Hitler Youth diamond is finished in matte silver, very good condition, pin in good order may be re-soldered |
| HITLER's - MEIN KAMPF Came in 18 weekly parts with all royalties to the British Red Cross Society. An interesting complete collection, the issue one cover is becoming detached with some damage and discolouration, the next 17 have minor tears and damage but general condition is very good. About 16 pages to each issue plus the covers, size is 190 x 250mm |
| HMS WARSPITE FIRING original WW2 period black and white newspaper pool photograph, measures 10 x 8 inches. Good condition |
| HOME GUARD ARMBAND original armband from the 1940's period, Home Guard printing is faded with age and wear to outer, inner has NKOR. 703 which is also faded, nice condition item |
| HOSPITALS UNDER FIRE - BUT THE LAMP STILL BURNS edited by George C. Curnock, published in 1941 by George Allen & Unwin Ltd, this copy second impression (September 1941). An interesting book with photographic plates of the Blitz, bombed out hospitals etc, hard back, couple of pages loose, worn and damaged dust cover, size 205mm x 136mm, 148 pages. Inside front cover carries a personal dedication to Sister Chambers from George Curnock of the Westminster Hospital |
| IMPERIAL SERVICE MEDAL CERTIFICATE to the award bestowed upon Mr GEORGE HENRY A. PARNELL, dated 21st June 1946, size 7.5 x 9.5 inches, comes with the original brown OHMS envelope. One fold through the centre and minor creases |
| Invicta Sharpshooters Blazer Badge Kent & County Of London Yeomanry (pre 1961) Blazer badge 56mm (w) x 60mm (h) Bullion and thick embroidery type, in as 'minty' condition as possible. |
| IRON CROSS 2nd CLASS CERTIFICATE Presented to Obergefreiten HEINRICH SCHÄFER, dated 18th May 1944. One fold, only minor staining or damage. Hand signed document |
| IRON CROSS COPY COLLECTION Flush mounted into a light wooden, possibly handmade, box. The collection contains an Iron Cross 1st Class with maker marked 113, an Iron Cross 2nd Class complete with Ribbon and an enamelled NSDAP Badge, RZM stamped and maker marked M1/129, R.SCHULTZE of LÜbeck. An extremely nice and well presented collection of 1970's copy awards. |
| ITEMS RELATING TO THE WARTIME PRESS 3 interesting items associated to the Fleet Street war-time journalists.
Item one is a Foreign Press in London, A5 sized leaflet written and signed in ink by a Kenneth A. N. Everill, signed on the back by overseas journalists and aquaintences, has a cenral fold mark and small 2'' tear.
Item two is a Hogmanay 1945 table menu which has been signed by various members of the Press, probably the various people on the function table.
Item three is a Business card to Mrs L.H. SHAFT of the Daily Telegraph |
| JAPANESE BANNER large silk personal banner offering the 'Faith and Bravery of the Samurai Spirit'. Measures 90cm x 68cm + edging fringe, in a clean and bright, almost mint condition. The possible centre piece of any Japanese sword collection! |
| JAPANESE BOXED MEDAL for the 1904-05 Russo-Japanese War, good condition with minor staining to ribbon |
| JAPANESE HAND FAN in a mint, almost unused condition that still retains the paper seal. Made from bamboo and paper, one side depicts the Rising Sun emblem with the legend 'Victory' reverse side has Rising Sun and patriotic military songs, size open is 385mm |
| JAPANESE RED CROSS MEDAL BOXED awarded to members of the Red Cross and Military Medical Corps. Pre 1945, tarnished, in original case |
| JAPANESE SCREEN PRINT patriotic black print on natural cotton showing the rising sun and naval emblems, size 65 x 34 cms, nice clean condition |
| KENT POLICE TRAINING SCHOOL PHOTOGRAPH Entrants to the school July 30th - September 3rd 1943. Photo measures just under 8 x 5 inches, signed on reverse by entants. Covering the Folkestone area (Margate - Dover - Ashford - Canterbury) |
| KEYSTONE PRESS AGENCY PHOTOGRAPH black and white image of German General Albert Kesselring taking tea with senior Allied officers after his headquarters surrender'. image measures 8 x 6" and is in a good condition |
| KEYSTONE PRESS AGENCY PHOTOGRAPH black and white image of knocked out german armour on the russian front, this image was used on the front cover of the 1970's Sven Hassel book 'wheels of terror' - 'The book no german publisher dared print'. image measures 8 x 6" and is in a good condition |
| KIDNEY SHAPED SIDE DISH to the 3rd Battalion East Kent Regiment, The Buffs. Queen Victoria's crown above the crest. Crest is a light brown colour on a white dish with a gilded edge, a small firing blemish, a couple of minor chips (very small) and a little wear to the gilding on the face, beneath shows no damage and the makers mark, Royal Crown Derby of England. Item measures 245mm x 160mm |
| KRIEGSMARINE CAP TALLY Original wartime issue cap tally. Approximate length 45" One small fitting hole otherwise good condition |
| Kriegsmarine Photograph Original WW2 period Naval rating photograph, slightly faded overall with age (due to being mounted in picture frame), size 180 x 240mm. nothing on reverse |
| LABOUR PUTS YOUR RENT UP FLYER Original flyer printed by the British Union Movement about 1959/60, printed on both sides in an almost mint condition but with two 1/2 inch tears to side and bottom, previous owner states that the item was found between the pages of a book. Some discolouring with paper age. Interesting social document |
| LARGE MATCHBOX 4x2 inch matchbox, possibly handmade.
The photo on the lid is of Friedrich Wilhelm, Prinz von Preussen, taken around 1869/70. The grandson of Kaiser Wilhelm I., and son of Kronprinz Friedrich, and is the later Kaiser Wilhelm II. In this photo he is aged around 10/11 years old. Prinz Wilhelm (or Friedrich Wilhelm) was born on 27.I.1859 in Potsdam, Neues Palais. At the age of 10 years, a Prince of Prussia was officially "volljährig" (or come of age), and was made a Leutnant (at that time: Seconde-Lieutenant) in the 1st Foot Guards (Erstes Garde-Regiment zu Fuss) in Potsdam, and automaticly received the Black Eagle Order ( Schwarzer Adler-Orden) and the Haus-Orden von Hohenzollern, which can be seen in the photograph. All Princes of Prussia went through this tradition. This photo is a well known photo and could be bought as a postcard or cabinet photo at the time
Thanks to Paul von McKeown of Hamburg for the further information
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| LEATHER PHOTO FRAME Small leather frame, two windows each measures 60 x 90mm, overall size 180 x 115mm open, light to medium tan colour with twin caricature of RSM / Senior NCO embossed into the leather. Pre 1945 |
| LIVES OF THE HANOVERIAN QUEENS OF ENGLAND volumes 1 & 2 by Alice Drayton Greenwood.
Volume 1 published in 1909 and covers Sophie Dorothea of Celle, wife of George I and Caroline of Ansbach, Queen of George II. Book has a couple of pages loose and is in a worn condition.
Volume 2 published in 1911 and covers Charlotte Sophie of Mecklenburg - Strelitz, Queen of George III, Amelia Elisabeth Caroline of Brunswick, Queen of George IV and Adelaide of Saxe - Meiningen, Queen of William IV. Book has a weak spine as in a worn condition.
Both volumes cover the Georgian Period to Regency
Sorry, due to postage costs, for sale in the UK only |
| LONDON V1 DAMAGE 8x6 inch original photograph of V1 damage to an untitled London church. Image dated 10th July 1944 and certified by Planet News Ltd of Fleet Street and passed for publication by the censor |
| LUFTSCHUTZ SERVICE BOOK in the name of Hans Teichert, dated 11/6/41 in the Hamburg district, interesting service record, awarded the Iron Cross 2nd Class (6th Aug '43), good condition with some wear |
| LUFTWAFFE BELT BUCKLE over 60% of dark blue paint remaining to face, no maker mark, original condition after 60 years in a loft |
| Luftwaffe Certificate Printed in dark brown, green and black, presented to Klaus Dicke on 1st October 1941. Folded into quarters at some time with some small tears onto the edges of the crease, condition does not detract from general appearance. Interesting document. |
| LUFTWAFFE LETTER A4 size, hand written personal letter onto plain paper (slightly discoloured with age) with a gold embossed Luftwaffe - tail down - eagle in top left. Dated November 22nd 1941, approx 1 and quarter pages of fountain pen writing |
| LUFTWAFFE PHOTOGRAPH ALBUM belonging to Oskar Prause. 162 images, starts with portrait on first page, hospital images, Paris, loads of unit and Luftwaffe collegues, couple of BDM and nursing, few family, ends up with card of a hospital and images of Grave markers to Oskar Prause, 4th March 1917 - 26th September 1948. All pages interleaved in a book form, plain cover in an excellent condition |
| LUFTWAFFE RIBBON BAR DEVICE assorted wartime miniature eagles for the uniform ribbon bar, one size, one split fitting on each |
| LUFTWAFFE TARGET MAP OF WALSALL, MIDLANDS 28' x 20" paper map of the Walsall district, dated 1940, overprinted with target information dated 1941, original multifolds, reasonable condition, needs to be framed well to be fully appreciated. EXTREMELY RARE ITEM |
| MANCHESTER REGIMENT LIDDED POT a bone china pot to the 1st Battalion, Manchester Regiment Malayan Veterans Association, with the date Malaya 1951 -1954. In a clean condition with little wear
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| MANUAL OF MILITARY LAW - WAR OFFICE 1914 this edition being published in 1916, all pages present, slight discolouration and some foxing but general condition is very good
SORRY, FOR SALE IN THE UK ONLY |
| MAP OF EASTERN METZ DISTRICT WW2 map of eastern area of Metz showing german unit positions around the village of Courcelles-Chaussy, map is dated 1936 and relates to the later July - September 1944 period just before US Army campaign resulting in the November Battle of Metz. Interesting item in a very good condition, measures 800mm x 600mm |
| MAP OF GREATER BERLIN by Georg Westermann, dated around 1939, it is early WW2 period as Kaiser Wilhelm Strasse (at the end of Unter den Linden boulevard) has not been renamed Adolf Hitler Strasse (wartime) or from 1946 Liebknecht Strasse. About 6ft x 4ft open, 32 individual pages which have been mounted onto a full linen back, folds down neatly, excellent condition to map side with minor marks, folds or tears, front and back cover are a little grubby with age. A rare item |
| MBE, CERTIFICATE AND ENVELOPE Presented to Herbert Leslie Price of Hemel Hempstead in the New Years Honours list of January 1955. Medal has been mounted and cut from ribbon bar. No ribbon. Worthy of further research. |
| MEERSCHAUM PIPE BOWL Original WW1 era pipe bowl in excellent condition. Image shows a german soldier sprinkling flowers over a grave of a fallen comrade inscribed with the motto 'Abschied Ich hatt einen kameraden' - separated I have a comrade. Bowl is unchipped nor cracked and has probably never been used. |
| MEERSCHAUM PIPE BOWL Imperial Crown bowl, well used, with heavy rust to metal rim - hinge still evident but lid lost. Lovely design appied to front. Inscription reads -Das schwert ist gezogen, das ich ohne sieg riech zu sein, ohne ehrnicht wieder ein stecken kann. The literal translation is - Only by pulling my sword, will I become victorious. Heavy tobacco stains in bowl (will probably come out with effort but left in, buyer decides what to do!). No damage, cracks or chips to the china bowl. |
| MEIN KAMPF ENGLISH EDITION Written by Adolf Hitler, this edition in English, published in 1942 by Hurst and Blackett Ltd. Dark blue cover, general condition is very good, measures 150mm x 210mm |
| MEIN KAMPF GERMAN EDITION Written by Adolf Hitler, this edition in the German language in non gothic script, published in 1943, as issued to the German military forces. Red cover, spine pulled a bit at the bottom, general condition is very good, measures 115mm x 169mm |
| MID WAR PERIOD WEHRPASS dated March 1940 in the Munich area, named to Gefr. Josef Mödl, service records indicate Luftwaffe Flak service, Health Book also includes x-ray of chest, worthy of further research |
| MINIATURE BAYONET letter opener in the style of a WW2 German K98 walking out bayonet, nickel plated, single piece construction, some wear on handle, minor wear to blade, no scabbard, 6" long |
| MINIATURE MEDAL - 1943 AFRICAN SERVICE MEDAL nice condition, short ribbon, possibly silver as the award is tarnished |
| MINIATURE MEDAL - AIR FORCE CROSS George VI (GRI), slightly tarnished condition, short length original ribbon |
| MINIATURE MEDAL - CAMPAIGN SERVICE MEDAL 1962 Queen Elizabeth II with Northern Ireland Bar, nice condition single award, pin backed, cleaning mark on ribbon |
| MINIATURE MEDAL - COLONIAL AUXILIARY FORCES George V issue, clean condition, short ribbon |
| MINIATURE MEDAL - EFFICIENCY DECORATION George VI with GVIR and Territorial Bars, uncleaned condition, small length original ribbon |
| MINIATURE MEDAL - EFFICIENCY MEDAL George VI, Territorial, nice bright condition, good length original ribbon |
| MINIATURE MEDAL - FIRE BRIGADE LONG SERVICE MEDAL Queen Elizabeth II, single award with a long ribbon |
| MINIATURE MEDAL - MEMBER OF THE BRITISH EMPIRE Military MBE, good condition, short length original ribbon |
| MINIATURE MEDAL - MILITARY CROSS George VI (GRI), tarnished condition, short length original ribbon |
| MINIATURE MEDAL - NAVAL GENERAL SERVICE MEDAL George VI 1936 to 1949 issue, nice bright condition, clean ribbon |
| MINIATURE MEDAL - VOLUNTEER LONG SERVICE AND GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL King Edward VII (REX), nice condition single award, pin backed, short ribbon |
| MOTHERS CROSS IN GOLD copy award, box and ribbon, possibly 1970's era, maker marked box in a clean condition |
| MOUNTBATTENS AIR CHIEF this photograph is of the British Air Sir John Baldwin, commander of the South East Asia Command Tactical Air Force, photo was taken while on a visit to American Headquarters at Assam, Black and white image, measures 8" x 6" |
| NATIONAL RIFLE ASSN BOXED MEDALLION 1930's copper like medallion in original, unpolished condition, un-named around rim. Box is slightly marked with some wear to outer, inside is mint condition |
| NATIONAL RIFLE CLUBS SPOON 1930's to early 50's electro plated nickle silver tea spoon, surface scratches |
| NAVAL WW1 SINGLE WAR MEDAL issued to 279772 A. C. FISH Sto.1,RN. Clean and bright award in a very good condition. Medal comes with original ribbon, crushed original box and research sheet.
Born on 25th May 1876 at Bethnal Green, signed on 21st June 1895, invalided out 21st June 1917 (22 years) |
| NAVAL WW2 DEFENCE AND WAR MEDAL PAIR presented to Mr A.J. HOWE of 24 Kensington Avenue, Thornton Heath, from the Naval Accounts in Somerset. Original Medals in a good condition with box, Admiralty slip and ribbons |
| Neville Duke's TEST PILOT Card Game An interesting card game devised by Castell Brothers of London and based on the Test Pilot exploits of the famous Neville Duke, testing planes such as the Vulcan, Javalin, Lightning and Comet. All cards appear to be in order, box shows signs of age and is complete with instuction sheet. |
| NICKNAMES AND TRADITIONS IN THE ARMY, HARD BACK BOOK 3rd edition published in 1894 by Gale & Polden of London. Rebound by the Surrey County Council for County Libary use. 117 pages of information in the book relating to the various regiments of the time which includes previous military titles, nicknames and how they developed. Interesting book, a 'must' for the Victorian military enthusiast. 5" wide, just over 7" high - bound in a light blue, hard back cover |
| NON PORTABLE SPORTS MEDALLION a winners medal to the Reichswettkämpfe SA Berlin meeting of 1939. Unboxed. Front has the sports legend around the outer raised rim with the stylized national eagle and swastika across the centre, reverse has the legend DEM SIEGER 'THE WINNER' around the rim with the SA Sports badge in the centre, slightly oxidized through age, medal measures 95mm across |
| NORMANDY TO THE BALTIC by Field Marshal The Viscount Montgomery of Alamein, British Army of the Rhine, 1946. Montgomery's account of the Second World War in Europe from the when he relinquished command of the Eighth Army and returned to England to take over 21 Army Group, in preparation for the invasion of North-West Europe. Complete with all folding maps, condition is very good with spine a bit discoloured
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| NORTH AFRICA CAMPAIGN PROPAGANDA LEAFLET A beaten Mussolini holding the horses tail, unfortunatly caption is in arabic! WW2 period, measures 190 x 190mm, printed black onto white paper, discoloured with age, single sided with minor tears and wear |
| NORTH AFRICA CAMPAIGN PROPAGANDA LEAFLET Hitler on centre stage in Arabic costume being spoken to from the curtain, unfortunatly caption is in arabic! WW2 period, measures 190 x 185mm, printed black onto white paper, discoloured with age, single sided with minor tears and wear |
| NORTH AFRICA CAMPAIGN SOUVENIR CUSHION COVER Screenprinted in black onto an orange 'silk' like fabric, fringed in a dark green and brown trim with white cotton back. Opening left on side (for stuffing) some staining to reverse but front in lovely condition. |
| NORTH AFRICAN AIRGRAPH A christmas greetings card via the Egyptian Postal Service to Mr H. C. LAUMAN of Isleworth in Middlesex. One fold to fit item into envelope, nice condition. An unusual WW2 item to have survived |
| NORTH VIETNAMESE BANNER dated 1962, measures 25 x 18", condition is a bit worn and faded and the cotton fabric is a bit thin with heavy cotton embroidery. This type of banner would have been carried forward as a moral boost to the NVA troops, Roughly translated reads 'Brothers step up for the attack' nice original flag, single sided, a better and full translation would be appreciated! |
| NORTH VIETNAMESE FLAG Red silken banner, edged on three sides with gold coloured trim, writing and badge directly embroidered into the fabric with a loop along the top for hanging or to slide a pole. Measures 40 x 28 inches, slightly discoloured with age and some dark marks - a period piece dated 1968 |
| NSDAP WALL DECORATER Text taken from a speech by Dr. Paul Joseph Goebbels, leader of the NSDAP's propaganda machine, HONOUR THE WORK AND RESPECT THE WORKER this decorater would have probably been in a factory or essential worker area for moral boosting purposes. lovely patina, original slightly worn condition, couple of small dents to the bottom, would probably have been fitted over a small wooden block. 5"w x 6.25"h x 1/4"d. Manufactured about 1934. |
| Nuremberg War Crimes. Book 9 The Trial of German Major War Criminals proceedings manuscript, part 9 covering the dates 12th March to 22nd March 1946, from the original transcript. This volume mostly concerns Reichmarshal Goring's defence and direct examination, other witnesses include Col. Brend von Brauchitch and Field Marshal Albert Kesselring. Part 1 - 8 published in 1947 with further parts to be published later. A extremely interesting piece of history, bound in soft back with some wear to the corners but in a good condition. |
| OBE COMMEMORATION PLATE 1 270mm diameter Bone China Plate celebrating the Diamond Jubilee of the Order of the British Empire. Manufactured by Aynsley and in excellent condition with no chips or cracks. Decoration applied in 22 carat gold, dark pink and grey. |
| OBE COMMEMORATION PLATE 2 270mm diameter Bone China Plate celebrating the Silver Jubilee of the Grand Master of the Order of the British Empire, HRH Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh 1953 - 1978. Manufactured by Caverswall, England and in excellent condition with no chips or cracks. Decoration applied in 22 carat gold, dark pink and grey. |
| OBE COMMEMORATION PLATE 3 270mm diameter Bone China Plate commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the appointment of Her Majesty Queen Mary as Grand Master of the Order of the British Empire. No makers mark and in excellent condition with no chips or cracks. Decoration applied in 22 carat gold, light pink and green grey. |
| OFFICIAL WAR OFFICE PHOTOGRAPH OF COMBINED OPERATIONS RAID ON DIEPPE Information to the reverse reads..... German Prisoners being landed. size 6 x 8 inches, flat with minor creases. Undated but presume mid August (19th / 20th) 1942 |
| OFFICIAL WAR OFFICE PHOTOGRAPH OF PRINCESS ROYAL VISITS DIVISIONAL SIGNALS Information to the reverse reads..... The Princess Royal talking to an army cook during her visit to the cookhouse. size 6 x 8 inches, flat with minor creases. Undated |
| OFFICIAL WAR OFFICE PHOTOGRAPH OF TRACTOR BATTERY MOVES THE GUNS (1) Information to the reverse reads..... The gun towing vehicle of a tractor battery pulling 3.7 station gun mounted on transporter equipment. size 6 x 8 inches, flat with minor creases. Picture issued February 1944 |
| OFFICIAL WAR OFFICE PHOTOGRAPH OF TRACTOR BATTERY MOVES THE GUNS (2) Information to the reverse reads..... Men of the tractor battery working the jack handles which raise the static gun off the ground to obtain the necessary road clearance for travelling. size 6 x 8 inches, flat with minor creases. Picture issued February 1944 |
| OLD COMERADE REUNION PLATE to the Hermann Göring Fallschirm Div, german made (probably 1970's) in porcelain, 10" dia, gold rim with green lettering and black centre, undamaged condition |
| OLD COMRADES ASSOCIATION LAPEL BADGE maker marked J. R. Gaunt of London |
| OLD COMRADES EAGLE Army Old Comrades Association removable summer breast eagle, nice bright condition, good enamel |
| Order of St Johns Medal Medal for Serving Brother. Good enamel, no chips |
| ORDNANCE SURVEY MAP OF EAST ANGLIA - RAF EDITION slightly pre war, believed to be 1938/39, folds down to 'pocket' size, some chinagraph pencil marks, minor wear holes on folds, measures 22 x 28 inches open, an interesting item |
| ORIGINAL 2002 QUEENS GOLDEN JUBILEE MEDAL un-named as issued, in the original Royal Mint box with Certificate of Authenticity. Some small marks to box but condition is excellent |
| ORIGINAL ACRYLIC PAINTING by P. COX of a MkIX Supermarine Spitfire, painted onto a stiff fibre board, size 14 x 10 inches. A couple of small marks to painting but painting is in a nice condition, would look lovely in a nice frame |
| ORIGINAL DEDICATED PICTURE from SS Colonel Erich Kempka obtained at an SS reunion in 1973. Image shows Kempka with Hitler and hand written inscription on base, mounted in a small glazed frame. Original inscription from the man responsible for organising and burning of Adolf Hitlers body
SS-Obersturmbannführer (Lieutenant Colonel) Erich Kempka (16 September 1910 to 24 January 1975) served as Adolf Hitler's chauffeur from 1934 until the fall of Berlin. He was member number 2803 of the Allgemeine-SS and disappeared from Berlin at the end. Further information available from Wikipedia
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| Original Film Poster Original 1967 film poster for the Warner Brothers film 'FIRST TO FIGHT' starring Chad Everett, Marilyn Devin, Dean Jagger and Bobby Troup also starring a young Gene Hackman! Black and red duotone poster in slightly worn condition with old sellotape repairs to minor tears, it appears to be rubber stamped with 'Province de Quebec - Approuvee' to front. size 713mm x 559mm or 28" x 22" overall. |
| ORIGINAL GERMAN AIRSHIP PHOTOGRAPH of the GRAF ZEPPLIN LZ130, reverse indicates that it was photographed in 1938/9 at Würzbürgring, Germany. Original period photograph appears ot have been outlined in pencil, the image has been enhanced by the 'retouching', image has been taken from WW2 photo album and measures 205 x 149mm |
| ORIGINAL SIGNATURE OF GERMAN GENERAL HASSO von MANTEUFFEL Letter addressed to a Mr Wray dated October 25th 1971, from the desk of Manteuffel, thanking him for his correspondence. He also gives the addresses of General Kurt Student, the Fallschirmjager Assn, and various other Old Comrades Associations. A post war signature from a very high ranking officer of the Third Reich Army.
Also incuded with this letter is an account of his military career.
General der Panzertruppe Hasso Eccard von Manteuffel, born 14th Jan 1897 in Potsdam, died 24th September 1978 in Reith, Austria. Married to Armgard von Kleist (niece of Generalfeldmarschall von Kleist) Promoted through the ranks from February 1916, first serious baptism of fire was with the Soviet invasion of Operation Barbarossa also involved with the Battle of the Bulge. After various promotions to Commander in Chief of various Panzer armies he surrendered to the British and was held at various camps including the Island Farm Special Camp ll. He achieved a fantastic collection of decorations and awards including the Knights Cross with Oak leaves, Swords and Diamonds - 18th February 1945. Cleared of War Crimes and offically classed as 'Regular Soldier"! |
| ORIGINAL SIGNED PHOTO POSTCARD OF CLAUDE GRAHAME-WHITE The Father of British Aviation!
Claude Grahame-White was born in 1879, an early motorist and car dealer he was converted to aviation in 1909. His first machine was a Bleriot XII and on the 4 January 1910 received the first French Aeromautical Licence (no 30) to be issued to a Britain. On April 26 he received the Full British Pilots Licence number 6. Louis Bleriot himself borrowed and crashed his plane writing it off, he resupplied Graham-White with two replacement models as compensation and these were shipped to England to a weed covered small holding in Hendon that Grahame-White had purchased and was hoping to develope into a flying club.
He entered and narrowly lost the £10,000 prize race, the Daily Mail London to Manchester Flying Race (183 miles) but received national heroic status in the process. He moved onto America and won almost every flying prize on offer!. On his return (an extremely wealthy person) He invested into further acres at Hendon and began Londons first aerodrome. Eventually selling Hendon to the Air Ministry after WW1, he emigrated to California and died on his 80th birthday, 19th August 1959 in Nice, France.
Claude Grahame-White is recogonised as the first English pilot to carry mail in Britain and the first pilot to fly by night. Commissioned into the RFC, he took part in the first british air raid to Zeesbrugge and later became the author of numerous aeronautical books. A TRUE PIONEER OF AVIATION |
| ORIGINAL WW2 GROUP OF FIVE MEDALS 1939/45 Star, Italy Star, Africa Star with 1st Army Bar, WW2 War Medal and Defence Medal, original group of Veterans medals, all matching and in a good condition |
| OSTMARK TINNIE triangular shaped badge, image shows a mobile swastika with superimposed pickaxe and shovel, panel across the base reads Arbeitsschlacht (Work Battle) Gau Bayerische Ostmark. No date, good condition, pin in good order |
| OURSELVES IN WARTIME Odhams Press publication tells of eye witness accounts of Britain's Home Front in the Second World War. 256 pages including nearly 150 photographs, book is in a good condition but the dust jacket show signs of age! Published in 1944 |
| OXFORDSHIRE PRESENTATION PLATE Small but heavy, engraved EPNS sweet dish. 160mm across by 20mm deep. Dedicated inscription reads:- Haines and Ginger, From the Officers and NCO's, 2nd Oxfordshire Platoon, 9 - 3 - 40. Surface marks and scratches but not excessivly worn plate, maker marked and numbered to base. Possibly Home Front, LDV etc, worth researching |
| PACIFIC CAMPAIGN BAR original |
| PAIR OF BATTLE OF BRITAIN BOOKLETS Booklet One, published by HM Stationary Office in 1941, gives an Air Ministry text account of the conflict, 32 pages, some age and folding to the paper pages, condition is good (8).
Booklet Two, also published by HM Stationary Office, gives the same account but now with 34 pages of text, maps and photographs. Cover condition is a bit tatty with sellotape repair to spine, inner pages are ok, general condition is good (6) |
| PAIR OF COMMONWEALTH FORCES SHOULDER BADGES unstitched from a uniform, Korean War item, New Zealand, Australian or Canadian issued, taken from a very tatty British Army Officers uniform |
| PAIR OF COURT MOUNTED MEDALS War Merit Cross with Swords 2nd Class and 1st October 1938 Medal both original and wartime mounted with no ribbon padding, excellent condition |
| PAIR OF SHOULDER BOARDS for National railway (Reichsbahn), they come with two plain white metal buttons |
| PAIR OF US NAVY MEDALS Two medals and ribbon bar belonging to Radioman 2nd/3rd Class KELLY L. TEMPLES USN. The Navy Achievement Medal and USN Good Conduct Award both with citations signed by Rear Admiral Lemoyne in blue padded presentation folder. Also 8 x 10" colour photograph of award ceromony with Kelly Temples highlighted on reverse |
| PANORAMA OF THE BATTLE OF WATERLOO Small oblong illustrated postcard booklet containing two pages of introduction and 12 monochrome postcards perforated at inner margin (all with original tissue guards) with captions in English. Published about 1925
in an excellent condition, measures 140 x 90mm |
| PAPERWORK RELATING TO THE CHANNEL ISLANDS Letter from the Gas Controller of Guernsey dated 20th August 1941.
Remembrance Day Service Card dated 23rd June 1945 for the Rochdale Channel Islands Society.
Thanksgiving for Victory Order of Service.
Hymn Sheet for the Service of Thanksgiving for the Liberation of the Channel Islands, Greenacres Church in Oldham, dated 13th May 1945 |
| PATRIOTIC POSTER 'words from the leader' good condition period poster printed in grey and maroon, one small crease and mark on left side of poster also one very small tear in upper left side |
| PATRIOTIC POSTER of a small and early portion of a very long speech by Adolf Hitler announcing Germanys Declaration of War Against the United States, the Reichstag Speech of December 11, 1941. This portion which translated reads, The German People and Soldiers work and fight today not only for themselves, but also future generations.
Period item, excellent condition, printed in grey/green, black and maroon red |
| PERIOD PAVN MILITARY CAP 1965 - 1975 period cap to the Peoples Army of Vietnam PAVN or North Vietnamese Army NVA. Extremely nice condition with some wear and staining, badge retains most of the original gilding, plastic visor and olive green material is all sound. This service cap was worn by all ranks below field grade officers on formal occasions and is identical to the one featured in the book, Weapons and Field Gear of the NVA and Vietcong (THE guide to all Vietnam war kit!!) Rare item |
| PHOTOGRAPH - BATTLE HQ of the NFS Ministry of Information photograph of switchboard operators in action at the London Region Fire Control Room. Reports of fires started by the Luftwaffe were telephoned in and plotted on large scale maps to be actioned by the fire crews.
Image measures 8 x 6 inches |
| PHOTOGRAPH - BRITISH GUNNERS AT ANZIO Photograph shows 5.5 inch gun ready for action. This unit had been in action in Sicily, with the 8th Army in Italy, and now at Anzio
Image measures 6.5 x 5.5 inches |
| PHOTOGRAPH OF KNOCKED OUT ARMOUR WW2 period press agency black & white photograph of ‘after battle’ damage, image is untitled but looks like Southern France / Balkans / Italy, image measures 142mm x 190mm |
| PHOTOGRAPH OF RAD UNIT 251/4 every Reichsarbeitdienst Abteilung was given a number designation listed along with its higher Arbeitsgruppen number. These two numbers were often displayed together on the ubiquitous RAD Dienststellenabzeichen - an arm badge in the shape of a downward pointing shovel blade worn on the upper left shoulder of all uniforms, this is Unit 251/4 of the Hessen-Sud district as identified by the arm badge. A pre 1938 B/W image measures 240 x 180mm, slightly grubby with minor creases |
| PILOTS NOTES ON THE YORK AIRCRAFT Air Ministry Book on the YORK C.I aircraft dated 1945, two check lists, small note book, 6 letters - some unopened - addressed to Ft Lt Ellison Davies of Parkstone, Dorset |
| POLICE CUFFBAND from the 1930's period, PC 35's red and white cuffband, in a nice condition with hardly any damage |
| POST WAR GERMAN VETERANS CAP small size, 1950's / 60's period, outer condition very good with postwar national colours cockade and oak leaves embroidered ribbon, inner silk liner has become detached which is easily repairable and inside condition is good and clean, No moth and hardly any wear, peak is in a excellent condition. A very good cap for any collection, just needs a bit of effort - if you wish! |
| POST WAR TINNIE from the Stalingrad Old Comrades weekend re-union of October 1966, pin on reverse |
| POSTCARD ALBUM Album of 10 postcards, Souvenir du Wagon, Marshal FOCH. Shows photographs of the Railway Carraige used to sign the Armistice on 11th November 1918 also the site, statue and memorial. Printed in gold and dark brown and in a nice condition with minor wear and marks, all cards present |
| POSTCARD ALBUM Album of 19 postcards, BRITISH ADVANCE ON THE SOMME. Shows photographs of the war damage to various towns and villages. Cover printed in colour and gold, cards printed in dark brown and in a slightly tatty condition with some wear and foxxing, all cards appear present (should be 18 cards, 1 is repeated) |
| POSTCARD ALBUM Album of 12 detachable postcards showing photographs of crater, war damage, statues and memorials. Printed in gold, black and dark brown and in a nice condition with minor wear and marks, all cards present |
| POSTCARD IMAGE OF AN S.A. MAN Black and white, has been taken from an album, image is worn, a nice three quarter portrait complete with dagger, price reflects damage |
| POUCH BADGE post 1952 pouch badge, Queen Elizabeth crown on top. Guilded brass is in a nice bright, clean condition, 3 soldered lugs on reverse, it has been cleaned and removed from pouch |
| POW CAMP BAND POSTCARD photocard or postcard from the Prisoner of War Camp at Forrest in Tennessee, USA. Sent from a Gefr. HANS BLUME to a Friedrich Blume to an address in Geislautern, near Saarbrüken, in Germany.
Camp Forrest was a German / Italian internment camp from 1942 until 1945, further information is available from the website at www.campforrest.com |
| PRE WW1 CERTIFICATE to the YOUNG HELPERS LEAGUE. Presented to Miss Nellie Taylor on the 14th October 1913 of the Folkestone Girls School, measures 197 x 120mm, printed in red and navy blue on buff card with minor creases or discolouration |
| PROFILE WALL PLAQUE OF ADOLF HITLER Background made in a very heavy timber, possibly oak, cut into a rectangle, measures 9.5" x 12.5" x .75" with a slight bevel to the edge. Profile bust looks and sounds like it is cast in aluminium with a small fitting screw from the centre through to the back of the wooden base, this has become rusty and has not been removed. The head has movement, probably caused by the wood shrinking with age but original position clearly visible. The timber and metal are showing signs of age due to 60 years of storage but will clean up well if desired. This item will form a brilliant centre piece to any collection. |
| QEII POLICE LONG SERVICE MEDAL BOX Original, mid 70's red vinyl with gold box, cream interior, 60mm x 130mm, minor marks |
| QUEEN ELIZABETH II BOXED IMPERIAL SERVICE MEDAL Presented to George Douglas James MARTIN, nicely toned |
| QUEENS OWN BUFFS CRIBBAGE BOARD made from the stock of an old rifle, good condition |
| R.A.F Car Badge Royal Air Force car radiator badge. White base metal, chrome plated, front wear to raised profile (not noticable), minor chips to enamel but no cracks.
Reverse darkened with grime will probably clean up well. |
| RAF MAHOGANY CIGAR BOX In 'as found' condition. Appearance is slightly dusty after years in a loft, would expect item to clean up well (buyer decides!) 9" w x 6" d x 2.5" h. Nice engraved RAF emblem to top, decorated around edges with 'secret' sliding panel to front to open lid. inside contains the initials E O entwined on inside lid. |
| RAF MEDICAL OFFICER two post 1953 collar badges to the Medical Branch, made by Gaunt of London, not much wear |
| RAF OFFICERS CAP BADGE post 1952 (Queen Elizabeth II Crown) in a mint (unused) condition |
| RAF SPORTS BADGE sports vest badge to the Royal Air Force - England, multi layer, quality made from a felt type cloth, some moth damage to red felt only, never been applied to uniform, unsure of age, possibly 1930 - 1950's |
| RANK AND BADGES Dates of Formation, Naval and Military Distinctions, Precedence, Salutes, Colours, and Small Arms, in Her Majesty's Army and Navy and Auxiliary Forces Including a Record of the Naval and Military Forces in the Different Counties of Great Britain and Ireland, by OTTLEY LANE PERRY.
This version republished by Ray Westlake Military Books. 1986, Revised Edition. FACSIMILE EDITION A Very Good hardcover without dust wrapper as issued. Pages are bright and clean throughout, almost mint condition
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| RAOB JEWEL - SIR CHARLES BYAST LODGE 395 Royal and Ancient Order of Buffalos. Impressive boxed jewel made by Fattorini & Sons of Birmingham. Multi hallmarked silver (anchor, lion, B - Birmingham 1926), multipiece construction with no damage to the enamel work. Box is slightly tatty on the outside and the ribbon is discoloured through wearing item.
Presented to Bro J. WADHAMS on 21st August 1927 |
| REICH CHANCELLERY HEADED PAPER to the Headquarters of the NSDAP at Voss Strasse 4, Berlin. A5 size 210mm x 148mm, All sheets have come from a recent loft find (vets bring back items) and are in an almost mint condition with some edges discoloured and with minor creases, all are original, none are torn. The best sheets only are on the site |
| ROMANIAN PRE WARTIME YOUTH ITEMS photograph shows Crown Prince Michael, in his uniform as Commander of the Straja Ţării leads his colleagues in the singing of the organisations song. Photograph is dated 1938, sepia black toned with light marks and creases, measures 4" x 6"
Newspaper cutting shows King Carol of Rumania attending a pre-war scout rally to present decorations, a small tear and hole with some discolouring with age, measures 5" x 6"
Straja Ţării (Romanian, The Sentinel of the Motherland; also known as Străjeria, The Sentinel) was a paramilitary youth organization in the Kingdom of Romania, created in 1935 by King Carol II to counter the growing influence the Iron Guard had over the youth of Romania. Its members were known as străjeri - Sentinels. The monarch modelled it on Germany's Hitler Youth and the Italian Opera Nazionale Balilla and used the Roman salute as greeting.
Very rare photograph and interesting cutting |
| ROYAL HOUSEHOLD RIBBON BAR ONLY 6 medal ribbon bar, left to right, Combined Order of St John of Jeruselem, Royal Household Long Service, King George V Coronation Medal, 1935 Jubilee Medal, Queen Elizabeth II Coronation Medal, Order of St John Service Medal with Long Service Cross. Unattributed Bar, possibly researchable, measures 20cms long. Mounted onto a 5 medal pin-back bar with St Johns medal sewn onto end |
| ROYAL JORDANIAN AIR FORCE OFFICERS SERVICE CAP BADGE padded, in a mint (unused) condition |
| ROYAL SCOTS DRAGOON GUARDS 6oz hip flask, used and in a good condition, blue leather with fitted screw cap, dated 1977 |
| RUSSIAN IDENTITY CARD Soviet Army photo card dated 1941, good condition |
| RUSSIAN OFFICERS BELT post war Brass Soviet belt and buckle, Junior Officer. possible pig skin leather, 36" long, worn but in a good condition |
| RUSSIAN PASSPORT Black cover, made out to the names of JOSEPH and FLORA VILTEHINSKI, dated 16th October 1922 and issued in the Vladivostock area. A double portrait photograph with what appears to be exit stamps dated October 22nd 1922
THIS ITEM WAS SENT ON APPROVAL TO.....
and as yet the funds, nor item have been returned.
Please do not deal with this person in any dealings or it has the potential to go badly wrong
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| RUSSIAN REVOLUTION PLAQUE a coppered spelter commemoration plaque of the 1917 Russian revolution which shows the warship Aurora in Petrograd. It has some mounting holes in the back, I have no idea what it was used for, a heavy spelter cast item with some of the edges have been knocked and the copper plate has been chipped or worn away. Unknown year of manufacture but a very nice patina and look to the item, purchased in Moscow in the 1970's
At the end of 1916, the ship was moved from the Baltic to Saint Petersburg (then Petrograd) for a major repair. The city was brimming with revolutionary ferment and part of her crew joined the 1917 February Revolution. A revolutionary committee was created on the ship (Aleksandr Belyshev was elected its captain). Most of the crew joined the Bolsheviks, who were preparing for a Communist revolution.
On 25 October 1917, the refusal of an order for the Aurora to take to sea sparked the October Revolution. At 9.45 p.m. on that date, a blank shot from her forecastle gun signalled the start of the assault on the Winter Palace, which was to be the last episode of the October Revolution. Aurora's crew actually took part in the attack. |
| SA MEDICAL POUCH light tan coloured leather pouch in an exceptionally good condition, measures 7" x 4" x 4", minor wear to outer, no contents. Nicely stamped with the SA logo and NSDAP cypher, also maker marked BAYER.LANDESVERBAND DER SATTLER - MÜNCHEN and dated 1934 |
| SA Postcard, Posted in 1938 Original postcard printed in dark brown / sepia printed in July 1938. Used as a postcard and posted to Saabruken on August 3rd 1938, minor wear and slight creases to edges. |
| SA Sports Badge A very good SA sports badge in bronze, maker marked, pin and catch in working, condition very good. |
| SA SPORTS BADGE Day badge for a 'Wettkampftage', or competition, by SA Group Niedersachsen 1936. An attractive white metal badge with an eagle standing on the crossed horse heads Niedersachsen emblem, while clutching an SA sports badge. The badge has the usual pin on the reverse and is in good order |
| SA SPORTS MEETING PROGRAMME for the SA Sport-Wehrkampftag SA-Gruppe Sachsen, Lauenhain, 3.u.4.Juli 1937 near Dresden. Full of interesting photographs and illustrations, would look lovely if you have the event tinny! slightly grubby cover with a couple of bits of old sellotape repairs but a good condition for an extremely rare item |
| SALUTE TO VICTORY the story of the wartime service of the House of State Express. Soft cover book, produced by the tobacco company as a company record of achievement and highlights the importance of tobacco to the services in WW2. 34 pages of full colour with a gold bound cover in a good condition, measures 8 x 11 inches |
| SCOTS GUARDS POUCH BADGE this item has been screwed onto a wooden board and has two small drill holes, fittings have been removed on the reverse, item is flat |
| SCRAPPING THE ROOFTOPS OF PARIS two Air Ministry photographs of Paris taken by an aircraft of Coastal Command.
Image one is a black and white image, measures just under 6" square and shows The Grand Palais in the Champs Elysees.
Image two is a black and white image, measures 8" x 6" and shows a corner of the Jardin de Tuileries. The street running behind the gardens is the Rue de Rivoli in which the Gestapo headquarters was located.
Both images are dated June 1942 and after 'roof - hopping' Paris the pilot dropped a tri-colour onto the Arc de Triomphe and cannon-shelled a building used as a German headquarters, priced per pair - sorry will not split them |
| SEMAPHORE SIMPLIFIED CARDS Complete envelope pack of double sided alphabet cards to learn the signalling art of the symaphore flag positions. Published by Gale and Polden of London, Aldershot and Portsmouth. Very early 20th Century, original price 6d |
| SET OF A&BC GUM CARDS 1969 complete set of 66 cards to the film, The BATTLE OF BRITAIN, non missing, condition is collectable although some are faded, couple creased, edges worn…… they have been collected and handled! all come in a plastic page folder. Hard to find a complete set |
| SEVEN PILLARS OF WISDOM - a triumph is the autobiographical account of the experiences of British soldier T. E. Lawrence ('Lawrence of Arabia'), while serving as a liaison officer with rebel forces during the Arab Revolt against the Ottoman Turks of 1916 to 1918. The first edition was published in 1922 with an abridged version (Subscribers) published in 1926, After the 1926 release of the Subscribers' Edition, Lawrence stated that no further issue of Seven Pillars would be made during his lifetime. Lawrence was killed in a motorcycle accident in May 1935, at the age of 46, and within weeks of his death, the 1926 abridgement was published for general circulation. This copy being one of the first public printing edition published in 1935 with the brown cover and crossed scimitars. Very good condition
SORRY, FOR SALE IN THE UK ONLY |
| SHOOTING ASSN BOXED MEDAL Silver hallmarked medal, Birmingham 1933, to the Devonport Port Rifle and Revolver Meeting. Medal engraved on reverse - 1934 Rifle XX. in original uncleaned condition, box is clean and in a very pleasing condition |
| SHOOTING ASSN BOXED MEDAL Silver hallmarked medal, Birmingham 1928, to the Devonport Port Rifle and Revolver Meeting. Ribbon Bars indicate U.S.1929 and Special RAP 1929.
Un-named medal in original condition, box is slightly grubby with some wear |
| SHOOTING TINNIE round shaped top above a ribbon-like shape. The round section shows a church atop a hill and notes the area Ober Ursel-Taunus. The ribbon section gives the event, National Military Sport Shooting Match. The stamped metal is finished in nickel/silver in a good condition with a long soldered open pin |
| SIGNAL MAGAZINE dated February 1943, Spanish text copy for sale in Spain and Portugal, cover worn and sellotape repaired but a nice copy. Contents show a large feature on Reinhard Heydrich following his assassination, a large colour plate of his successor Oberstgruppenführer Kurt Daluege and other fairly typical propaganda stories and images. Measures 11" x 14" |
| SILK EVASION MAP - Sheets C & D Area covers Holland, Belgium, France and Germany. Map C side shows from Amsterdam to Berlin across and Hamburg to Munich down, Map D side shows (inset 1) Switzerland, Italy, France down to Marseille and (inset 2) Holland, Belgium, Luxembourg.
Measures 730mm square, one small hole in fabric, fold lines and a little fraying to the edges, top right hand corner is a bit grubby - probably due to displaying item, rest of colour is nice and crisp |
| SILVER RIFLE CLUBS SPOON 1918 Sheffield sterling silver hallmarked tea spoon to the Society of Miniature Rifle Clubs (Crown, Lion, lower case A). Nice condition, slightly worn |
| SILVER WAR BADGE OF 1914-1918 numbered 453669 which was sent to 230266 Private FRANCIS P. SHERROTT of the 2nd London Regiment and issued for 'sickness' 392XVI KR.
The Silver War Badge, sometimes wrongly referred to as the Silver Wound Badge, was instituted from 12 September 1916 under Army Order 316. It is a circular badge with the legend "For King and Empire - Services Rendered" surrounding the King George V cypher. The badge had a pin for wear as a brooch.
The badge was awarded to all of those military personnel who had served at home or overseas during the war, and who had been discharged from the army under King's Regulations. Expiry of a normal term of engagement did not count and the most commonly seen KR is 392(xvi), meaning the soldier had been released on account of being permanantly physically unfit.
Silver badge with minor shape bend to hinge top, long pin, original condition with research page |
| SMALL BUST OF GORKY 1960/70's, bust of the Soviet political activist, Aleksey Maksimovich Peshkov better known as Maxim Gorky, the item has been cleaned, is matt white, unglazed with a smooth texture, maker marked to the base, a quality manufactured item with a small mark on suit lapel (possibly in the manufacture), size is approximately 4.5 inches high, excellent condition, recently purchased in Russia
Aleksey Maksimovich Peshkov, known as Gorky, was a Russian/Soviet author, a founder of the socialist realism literary method and a political activist (Wikipedia) |
| SMALL BUST OF LENIN modern production bust of the Soviet leader, Vladimir Ilyich Lenin, matt white, clean, unglazed with a rough texture. Approximately 4 inches high, excellent condition, recently purchased in Russia
Lenin was a Russian revolutionary and communist politician who led the October Revolution of 1917. As leader of the Bolsheviks, he headed the Soviet state during its initial years (1917–1924), as it fought to establish control of Russia in the Russian Civil War and worked to create a socialist economic system (Wikipedia) |
| SMALL SIZE WW1 RING handmade in grey metal (feels and looks like pewter) with a small brass inlay to face with the dates 14/16 WAR applied. A small amount of decoration cut into the sides of the ring and in a good circular shape, ring measures 23mm across (outside measurment) about 17mm inside, small size |
| SOUTH AFRICAN PAIR OF MEDALS WW2 pair of medals named to F46318 L.I. SAVORY. South African War Medal and British War Medal to the Commonwealth. Medals are in a collectable condition with no major knocks or marks with original ribbons |
| SOUTH AFRICAN VEHICLE PLATE 'V' for Victory patriotic car plate with stylised South African soldier hand punched onto the surface. Very high quality piece, probably hand made, measures 8"x5", electroplated with two threaded screws on reverse for attaching to grill, WW2 period made, would clean up well |
| SOUVENIR BOOK OF KING EDWARD VIII 64 pages of photographs and text from the life of the King with his abdication message and farewell speech, reasonable condition cover, staples rusting, text fine, probably never been read |
| SOUVENIR OF ITALY STAMP ALBUM An interesting collection of wartime period stamps. Hitler and Mussolini, fascist, industrial, Eritrea, a selection of 33 Italian related stamps in a small green album (170 x 120mm). Some stamps mint - some franked, all in a nice condition, Italian campaign veteran bring back item |
| SPANISH BELT BUCKLE General Franco period Brass Eagle Belt Plate bearing the smaller Spanish Eagle of Saint John the Evangelist with the cross of the Military Order of Santiago on its breast, pin, loop and hook fitting on reverse, unknown year of manufacture
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| SPANISH BELT BUCKLE General Franco period Brass Eagle Belt Plate bearing the large Spanish Eagle of Saint John the Evangelist with the cross of the Military Order of Santiago on its breast, pin, loop and repaired hook fitting on reverse, unknown year of manufacture
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| SPANISH MODELO Z M42-79 HELMET This spanish helmet was based on the M42 pattern German Helmet. Original canvas and leather liner with original canvas chinstrap. Spanish army eagle badge to front is loose, can be removed or fitted tighter. Worn condition with minor dent to the top |
| SPECIAL CONSTABULARY LONG SERVICE MEDAL In original box of issue. King George V bust, awarded to GEORGE BATES, feint type on box lid reads George Bates, Kent. Medal in extremely good condition with original ribbon
This bronze medal awarded to all ranks within the Special Constabulary for 9 years inpaid service with more than 50 duties per year |
| SPECIAL CONSTABULARY LONG SERVICE MEDAL King George V bust with 'The Great War 1914-1918' Bar, awarded to CHARLES STAPLETON in a collectable condition with minor knocks but no major damage to rim with original ribbon
This bronze medal awarded to all ranks within the Special Constabulary for 9 years inpaid service with more than 50 duties per year |
| SPECIAL CONSTABULARY LONG SERVICE MEDAL King George VI bust, awarded to CLIFFORD V. RACKLEY in an unpolished condition with minor knocks but no major damage to rim with original ribbon and original miniature award
This bronze medal awarded to all ranks within the Special Constabulary for 9 years inpaid service with more than 50 duties per year |
| SPORTS BADGE possible blazer or sports vest badge to the Civil Service Amature Swimming Association, Kings Crown - pre 1952, looks like it has been removed from uniform with frayed edges and in a worn condition |
| SPORTS VEST BADGE WW2 period German Army Sports Vest Eagle, general condition is very good, full size (untrimmed) measures 275mm x 142mm |
| SQUAD DRILL ILLUSTRATED BOOKLET including Platoon Drill, Rifle Exercises and Extended Order by Captain C.C. Esson, fourth edition, published around the First War period, booklet is in excellent condition (9) with diagrams for Rifle exercise, forming squad and line etc, 44 pages of outstanding information for the re-enactor |
| SS FIELD POST probable letter home from an early wartime Deaths Head unit, posted by an SS Mann, two sheets of paper, written in ink on both sides, writing is difficult to translate, address as Krakow, dated February 1940. Envelope franked Krakow 1 and SS field stamped 11.Komp III / 8 SS Totenkopfstandarte
Note, SS-Totenkopfstandarte 8 / SS-Infanterie-Regiment 8 (25/2/41), Raised 11/11/39 in Cracow from elements of SS-TK-Std. 4, became part of SS-Brigade 1 |
| SS FIELDPOST letter and envelope from a SS Sturmann (Senior Private). Hand written in ink in 'old German' text onto lined paper, possible condolence letter, buff envelope is opened at end with multi stamped Feldpost franks dated around early December 1942 |
| STUDIO PORTRAIT London studio photograph of a Victorian Policeman, good condition, measures 110 x 165 mm |
| STUDIO PORTRAIT Worthing studio photograph of a Army and Navy pair, naval cap tally reads 'Royal Sovereign', good condition, measures 105 x 160 mm |
| STUDIO PORTRAIT South African studio photograph of a British Soldier, good condition, measures 105 x 165 mm |
| STUTTGART 1933 TINNIE a German Veteran Honour Day badge, dated 22nd October 1933 with the Stuttgart skyline and veteran association emblem on the face, made in die struck brass, maker marked, in a nice condition with pin in good order |
| STUTTGART TURNFEST 1933 TINNIE heavy, well made badge to the Gymnastic Association, slight wear to highlights, reverse is maker marked A.D. SCHWERDT of Stuttgart, pin is in good order |
| STYLISED AIRCRAFT HANDMADE CAR BONNET MASCOT Propellers rotate, evidence of transfers, considerable dried algie to the metal surface, I am confident that all of this could be removed if desired. Just over 6" wingtip to wingtip, Just under 6" in length |
| SUDETENLAND MEDAL Instituted on October 18, 1938, the medal commemorated the union of the Sudetenland to Germany. The medal was awarded to all German officials and members of the German Wehrmacht and SS who marched into Sudetenland. Later it was awarded to military personnel participating in the occupation of the remnants of Czechoslovakia on March 15, 1939 and was awarded until December 1, 1939.
This award is a single court mounted decoration with the Prague Castle Bar for participation in the occupation of Bohemia and Moravia. Medal and bar are in a nice condition, ribbon is slightly faded |
| SUFFOLK REGIMENT base metal pin back badge, surface marks and a small chip area to enamel, item needs a clean |
| SUSSEX COUNTY RIFLE ASSN SPOON 1930's to early 50's electro plated nickle silver tea spoon to the Sussex County Rifle Association. Kings crown, good enamels, surface scratches to spoon |
| Swedish M1896 Bayonet This bayonet was designed to be used with both the M1896 and M1938 Mauser rifles. It has a 209mm polished steel blade with central fuller. The tubular steel handle is blued and knurled to facilitate grip. The scabbard is blued steel. Various marks to handle and crossguard. |
| T 4 BUFFS BADGE 2 part badge to the Royal East Kent Regiment, lugs present |
| T 4 QUEENS one piece badge with all 3 lugs present |
| T 6 CHESHIRE one piece badge to the Cheshire Regiment, very slightly bent, all three lugs present |
| TAG DER PFLAZ 1934 TINNIE Tag der Pfalz Kriegsbeschädigten 24.6.1934 reads Day of the Palatinate War Injured 24 June 1934, oval shaped, 1934 dated badge, with a NSKOV sword, sun and the three mountain castles on the face, in a gilt die struck brass, no maker marks, nice condition, pin in good order |
| TAG DES DEUTSCHEN HANDWERKS 1938 TINNIE the 1938 National Day of German Handcrafts, marked to the reverse below the makers mark, H:14
The face has suffered a little oxidation and is a nice overall 'pewter' colour; the reverse has about 95% silver finish, pin is in good order |
| TAURUS PURSUANT - HISTORY OF THE 11th ARMOURED DIVISION hard back book published in about 1945, spine needs some attention and some pages loose. Full of maps, photos and illustrations.
The 11th Armoured Division, known as The Black Bull, was a British Army division raised in 1941. The Division was formed in response to the success of the German panzer divisions. It was responsible for several major victories in Normandy after landing on Juno Beach, Operation Goodwood, the 'Charge' of the Bull through France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany and into Flenberg ultimately to capture the last Reich Government of Donitz, Jodl, Speer etc.The 11th Armoured Division was disbanded at the end of January 1946. During the campaign in northwestern Europe, it lost 1,820 killed and more than 8,000 wounded and the back of the book is dedicated to the fallen of the Division with every casualty named.
also included is a small newspaper cutting of the 11th Armoured Division being reformed, this was in the autumn of 1950, also two felt, left and right facing sleeve badges of unknown age, probably early 1950's. All complete, will not split |
| TERRITORIAL EFFICIENCY MEDAL surface scratches and minor marks with hardly any wear, no knocks to the rim, with it's original ribbon, named as issued to 2580300 Private G.L. HOARE A.C.C. (Army Catering Corps)
The Efficiency Medal was a medal of Britain and the Commonwealth awarded for long service in the Territorial Army of the UK, the Indian Volunteer Forces and Colonial Auxiliary Forces. This award superseded the awards to ranks throughout the volunteer forces of Britain and the Commonwealth. The criteria were for a minimum of 12 years service in the Territorial Army with war service and West African peacetime service counting double |
| THE DOCUMENTARY ALBUM OF CU CHI 1960 - 1975 Two docu/photograph albums about the Vietnam conflict in the CuChi district of Ho Chi Minh City, formally Saigon by Vietnamese photographer DUONG THANH PHONG, Paperback with soft covers, binding fine, inner pages unmarked. B/w photography. Text in Vietnamese, English and French. Both copies in a very good condition. Pair only, will not split |
| The Illustrated London News Magazine Dated May 22nd 1937, this edition carries the Coronation Naval review of King George V complete with 4 page supplement, other items of interest are the Royal Guildhall and visit to the city, two pages off photographs and story of the HINDENBERG disaster and photographs of foreign ships at Spithead ( one of which, is the Admiral Graf Spee!). The magazine is in a very good condition and measures 264mm (w) x 368mm (h) |
| THE NORTHERN GARRISONS HMSO, London, 1941, paperback original, 72pp, double page map in text and 2 maps inside covers, oversize paper covers 7.5 x 5 inches, in the series The Army at War, an early account of the British occupation of Iceland in 1940 and the setting up of a military establishment, and of the British presence in Iceland, The Faeroes, Orkney and Shetland, cover slightly worn with some marks but text pages are mint, probably never been read. |
| THE PIONEER BUTTON STICK Used to clean uniform metalwork. This idea patented by F. Narborough and is one style in a variation of about 3 different. Intended for the cleaning of the 1908 pattern webbing it was developed to include button cleaning, this pattern is from about the 1914 period, made of brass and issued through the Aldershot Stores |
| THE QUEEN'S GIFT BOOK In aid of Queen Mary's convalescent auxiliary hospitals, for soldiers and sailors who have lost their limbs in the First World War, hardback with no dust jacket cover, publication is in very good condition with a pencil dedication on the front page 'with love to Ivy from A. Baldwin, Christmas 1916'. Some foxing to the pages and all colour plates intact, also comes with a 4 page flyer of Roehampton House and a McVitie's ad which was used as a book marker! |
| THE SPIRIT LIVES ON A Short History and Photographic Record of the 6th Battalion The Queen's Own Royal West Kent Regiment 1939-1946 by Paul A. RICHES, hard back in very good condition |
| THE STORY OF THE QUEENS OWN BUFFS The Royal West Kent Regiment by Gregory Blaxland. soft back cover (bit grubby) |
| THIRD REICH PERIOD COASTER WW2 German patriotic Glass Beaded Drinks Coaster. A couple of beads missing but does not detract from overall appearance, measures 140mm x 120mm. An unusual item probably homemade - pre 1945. |
| THIRD REICH PERIOD WATER BOTTLE German aluminium water bottle with felt bag cover, leather straps, marked on the cap and neck M6/2/38, unusual slidding clip fitting to the belt stamped UE26 with a very nice RZM stamp to top, probably SS or SA issued. Condition very good - excellent |
| THREE PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE KENT MOBILE RESERVE wartime images from the Central Press Agency showing the Kent 'flying column' of the Civil Defence who were able at short notice to travel around the County dealing with fire fighting, gas, bombs and just about everything else concerned after a heavy bombing raid. One image shows the unit collecting their gear, another shows them leaving the base, the third shows the unit in the recreation room along with the mascot 'bonzo', a dog recovered from a bomb site and adopted. Obviously staged photographs by the Censor but nice images of a little known unit. Priced for all three - will not split |
| TONY OLIVER CARD COLLECTION - UNIFORMS OF THE SA / SS / HJ complete set of 50 cards mounted into 5 plastic cigarette card sleeves. Published in the 1970's, all cards are in an excellent condition |
| TREATY OF VERSAILLES a draft or printers copy of the original document dated 1919. Complete with maps, this copy has not been finished by the binders and atill has pages joined and unfinished with pages folded along the top and not as individual pages. Still easily readable in french and english text. Over 400 pages, measures 230 x 340mm in a reasonable condition with only the front cover torn and loose at the bottom. Copies to U.S. President Woodrow Wilson and British Prime Minister Lloyd George, an interesting addition to any WW1 library |
| TWO HOTEL DOCUMENTS to the Guest House Der Platterhof in Berchtesgaden, WW2 period veteran 'bring back souvenir', Brown printing on a buff paper, edges on letterhead slightly foxed and worn, document - no damage. |
| TWO ORIGINAL ARTWORKS Two full pages from a comic strip type publication of the 1950's - The Fringes of Space. Drawn in ink onto card to a very high standard, both are unsigned, measures 15 x 10 inches each approx. |
| UNCUT 12th ARMY BADGES A pair of left and right facing, UNCUT, formation badges to the 12th Army. Clean condition with a little fraying around the edges, difficult to get an uncut pair.
Army H.Q.s were formed overseas as an when required and under command of whichever American or British GHQ controlled the area. Army Group Headquarters were formed whenever Armies fought alongside one another in a specific campaign. The 12th Army was formed in Burma under ALFSEA (Allied Land Forces South East Asia) on 28 May 1945 to command British troops fighting in Burma, hence the Burmese dragon. |
| UNDERGROUND HOSPITAL, GUERNSEY 4 page information sheet on the Hospital and Ammunition stores, priced 2d so dates pre 1968 and 7 real photograph postcards of the hospital, similar period |
| UNITED NATIONS KOREA MEDAL original medal with original ribbon, the award is tarnished with age and the ribbon is a little grubby, no knocks and the reverse is in English language
The United Nations Service Medal for Korea is an international military decoration which was established by the United Nations on December 12, 1950. The decoration was the first international award ever created and recognised the multi-national defence forces which participated in the Korean War. The United Nations Service Medal is awarded to any military service member, of an Armed Force allied with South Korea, who participated in the defence of South Korea from North Korea between the dates of June 27, 1950 and July 27, 1954. |
| UNSER OPFER WINTER HELP TINNIE Winterhilfswerk Gau Düsseldorf 1937/38, Shield measures 26mm long with no maker mark, made in aluminium with black in recess, minor wear to face, bright reverse with pin in good order |
| Veterens Gorget Comrades Association 50 year Gorget. Front shows nice patina with no marks to the steel plate, minor marks to the guilding retaining 'sparkle' to high lights, the 50 year device has been later added and shows age but no damage, the Association badge has some minor marks on the enamel around the swastika due to a 'patch' glued in place to hide the cross, most removed. The reverse has original condition with both chain lugs in place, the slider lug has the number 1 stamp. The back of the 50 device shows through and was covered with a glude piece of cloth (removed). A very nice piece of veterens memorabilia. |
| VICTORIAN CIGARETTE TIN 100 Cigarette tin of Army & Navy Special Blend Cigarettes, manufactured by Alexandra & Shepherd of London and only obtainable from the Co-operative Society of Westminster, London. Tin and paper label is remarkably well preserved with minor tears and a small amount of foxing damage to outer paper label, tin shows no knocks or damage to hinges with minor surface rust in spots. Inside of tin still retains card liner with one flap torn off. An extremely rare Boer War period (or earlier) Tin. |
| VICTORIAN TRUNCHEON Small Victorian truncheon or night stick, possibly issued to 'specials' or 'guards' protecting premises or property in the night-time. Original condition, painted black with V.R. No 43 K handpainted in gold and red, couple of wear areas to the paint but overall a very appealing item. Not original wrist strap to bottom of truncheon. Size 46mm (w) x 347mm (l). |
| WAAC - THE WOMEN'S STORY OF THE WAR written by ANONYMOUS, first published by T. Werner Laurie Ltd in 1930. A young womens memories of the Great War service life. hard back, size 190mm x 122mm, 249 pages |
| WAR AND PEACE SHOW 2011
We shall be stalled out on row T stall number 14, right hand side of the collectors area - towards the bypass. We hope that everyone attending the show will have a great time and hope you can look us up for a chat.
Further info about the event from www.warandpeaceshow.co.uk
THE CINQUE PORTS WEBSITE WILL BE CLOSED FOR BUSINESS FROM SATURDAY 17th JULY UNTIL MONDAY 26th JULY
All orders during these dates will sent out on Thursday 29th July. Please go through the online sales option and this will reserve for you any item added to the basket. Sorry for any inconvenience |
| WAR COMIC LIBRARY MAGAZINE large collection of magazines in various conditions, all with covers but some are worn. Various prices from £1 each, please email your wants list of missing magazine numbers for checking to see if we have them and at what price |
| WAR MERIT CROSS WITH SWORDS 2nd CLASS CERTIFICATE Presented to Obergefreiten WILLI HEINEN, dated 1st September 1943. One fold, only minor staining or damage. Hand signed document |
| WARTIME GERMAN NEWSPAPER the Münchner Illustrierte Presse, this edition dated 18th March 1943, 12 pages of text and photos, front cover show German Paratrooper gun crew, most images are of troops in winter, one page to the BDM. Good condition |
| WARTIME GERMAN NEWSPAPER the Berliner Illustrierte Zeitung, this edition dated 10th March 1944, 12 pages of text and photos, front cover shows nightfighter crewman, interesting collection of images, one and half pages dedicated to Fallschirmjäger pencil illustrations. Good condition |
| WARTIME PHOTOGRAPH OF LONDON'S FIRES LAST NIGHT (1) Photograph shows a fire crew attacking a blaze in a (possible) church. Information to the reverse reads..... Picture taken at the height of last nights attempt by German raiders to set London on fire. Fireman can be seen in vivid outline,fighting the flames. NFS and street fire parties again worked efficiently together to get the outbreak very quickly under control. size 6 x 8 inches, flat with minor creases. Picture dated 21st February 1944 |
| WARTIME PHOTOGRAPH OF LONDON'S FIRES LAST NIGHT (2) Photograph shows a fire crew attacking blazing buildings from a silhouetted entrance. Information to the reverse reads..... Picture taken at the height of last nights attempt by German raiders to set London on fire. Fireman can be seen in vivid outline,fighting the flames. NFS and street fire parties again worked efficiently together to get the outbreak very quickly under control. size 6 x 8 inches, flat with minor creases. Picture dated 21st February 1944 |
| WARTIME SOVIET IDENTITY CARD dated 1941, pocket size red ID with b/w photograph |
| WEST FRONT MAGAZINE dated July 1940, German text, cover worn but a nice copy. Contents show fairly typical propaganda stories and images also includes the fall of Paris. Measures 11" x 14" |
| WINGS FOR VICTORY PHOTOGRAPH 1 W.R.N.S. marches past the Lord Mayor at the Mansion House, original WW2 period black and white photograph measures 10 x 8 inches. Good condition |
| WINGS FOR VICTORY PHOTOGRAPH 2 The Air Sea Rescue float passing through Ludgate Circus, original WW2 period black and white photograph measures 10 x 8 inches. Good condition |
| WOMEN IN BATTLEDRESS BOOK by Russell Birdwell. Using the inspiration of the ATS and other British female units, this American book was written to try and get the women of America to take a vital and pro-active role in the second world war through their contributions to the war effort. Just under 200 pages of text and 8 black and white images. Condition of the book is good with some wear to the cover dust jacket. SIGNED COPY BY THE AUTHOR dated July 1st 1962 with a dedication to a Dr Lawrence Young |
| WORKING MILITARY TIME PIECE 15 jewels, Swiss made by MAJEX, broad arrow stamped on reverse. Luminesence has been painted out to dial numbers, perspex face is scratched but unbroken, general condition is fine. Inner workings are clean. |
| WOUND BADGE IN BLACK CERTIFICATE Presented to Unteroffizier MATHIAS ENGLES, dated 24th June 1945 for wound received on 16th April 1945. One fold, only minor staining or damage. Hand signed in chinagraph document |
| WRVS MEDAL AND DOCUMENT A small collection of items: A Women's Royal Voluntary Service Medal in box of issue with a single suspender pin on the ribbon. A pre 1952 badge (originally pinned onto the ribbon), a grey and red embroidered badge - post 1952, instructions on the wearing of the long service award and a lovely signed document to a Mrs Henné from the Chairman of the WRVS dated 26th February 1970 |
| WW 1 IRON CROSS 1st CLASS 1980's, slightly curved, pleasing look, nicely aged to back
FULL SIZE COPY |
| WW 1 PERIOD COMIC colour on the front, red and black images on the back with 6 pages of black cartoons and text. Summer edition, July 31st 1915, page size 380 x 290, comic is in about as good a condition as possible, lovely strong colours, no page folds, tears or creases, with only a minor fold across the middle |
| WW 1 RIBBON BAR Star, War and Victory Medal Ribbons on bar mounted on the original cardboard slip. War Ribbon is slightly discoloured, other two are ok, the cardboard shows sign of wear, a good space filler for an extremely rare item to find |
| WW1 1914/15 TRIO TO ROYAL SCOTTISH FUSILIERS Issued to 18015 Pte R. CRAIG, R.S.Fus. No paperwork. Clean medals with no major knocks or wear.
On hold for NS |
| WW1 BRITISH WAR MEDAL awarded to GEORGE McMULLAN, unresearched, uncleaned with minor knocks and original ribbon |
| WW1 BRITISH WAR MEDAL awarded to MICHAEL McMAHON, unresearched, uncleaned with minor knocks and original ribbon |
| WW1 CANADIAN WAR MEDAL AND DOCUMENTS Issued to 56097 A/Sgt JOSEPH PATTINSON,19th Canadian Infantry and comes with photo copies of complete service record. Records indicate that he lived at 47 Glenlake Ave, Toronto, originally from Ilford in Essex. Joseph was wounded (shot) in January 1916 and sent to a casualty station at Etaples and evacuated to the Military Hospital at Herne Bay in Kent then onto convalescence until discharged from hospital in August 1916. Discharged from active service in 1919. An interesting collection of documents |
| WW1 CASUALTY VICTORY MEDAL to Sapper THOMAS IRELAND, WR/289854, Railway Operating Division, Royal Engineers, who died aged 34 on 12th November 1918. Son of Mr & Mrs G. Ireland of 33 Church Street, KIRKHAM, Lancashire and remembered on the Cairo War Memorial. Medal inscription reads, 289455 SPR T. IRELAND RE, award still retains a lot of gilt finish and is on a short length of original ribbon |
| WW1 CASUALTY VICTORY MEDAL to Bombardier LAURENCE KENNETH STOTT, 88099, 221st Siege Battery Royal Garrison Artillery, who died aged 29 on 19th November 1918. Son of Mr & Mrs D. Stott and married to Elsie Stott of 130 Knights Hill, WEST NORWOOD, London and remembered at Tourcoing Communal Cemetery. Medal inscription reads, 88099 Bmbr L. K. STOTT RA, award has wear to the gilt finish and is on a short length of original ribbon |
| WW1 COURT MOUNTED MEDAL PAIR AND CITATIONS being the German Iron Cross 2nd Class and The Kyffhäuser War Commemorative Medal of the Kyffhäuser Union (Die Kyffhäuser- Kriegsgedenkmünze des Kyffhäuserbundes) with swords device with the pair mounted on a pinned metal backing plate. Iron Cross certificate dated 10th May 1920 with Kyffhäuser Certificate dated 15th September 1922 both made out to Unteroffr Kurt Voss. Minor folding and damage to certificates, medals are original and uncleaned and probably mounted in the third reich period |
| WW1 GERMAN BOOK Denn wir fahren gegen Engeland (because we go against England), soft cover, gothic german text with some illustrations, one in a series of propaganda booklets, this one covers U-boats, aircraft and Zepplins etc, 62 pages, good condition (sunlight faded cover does not detract from appearance), measures 115 x 170mm |
| WW1 GERMAN BOOK Die Letzen Acht, 1928 publication of the sinking of the SMS FRAUENLOB, written by Walter Stolzmann, soft cover, gothic german text with some photographs, 62 pages, good condition, measures 130 x 185mm
The SMS FRAUENLOB was sunk by British action with nearly all hands, Walter Stolzmann was one of the eight survivors
HAND SIGNED COPY BY THE AUTHOR IN PENCIL |
| WW1 GERMAN GAS MASK CANISTER Original canister painted in brown with white stencil painting to the top (possible unit marking), dated on the bottom 1918. Original webbing straps, hinge on lid is fine, nice matt appearance with no serious dents or damage. |
| WW1 GERMAN MEDAL PAIR Mounted as worn WW1 style, flat ribbons on a metal sheet back plate with medals suspended on hangers, soldered pin bar holds awards in place. Iron Cross 2nd Class with no maker mark and Hindenberg Honor cross for WW1 Veterans with Swords (for combatant) clearly marked Gbr.D.L. (possible repair to sword blade). Both awards are in an ‘untouched’ condition, ribbons are reasonably clean with no colour fading |
| WW1 GERMAN MEDAL PAIR Mounted as worn WW1 style, flat ribbons on a metal back plate covered with red felt. Medals suspended securely. Iron Cross 2nd Class with no visual maker mark and Hindenberg Honour Cross for WW1 Veterans with Swords (combatant) clearly marked T & T. L. Both awards are in an ‘untouched’ condition, ribbons are reasonably clean with no colour fading |
| WW1 GROUP OF 4 COURT MOUNTED MEDALS WW1 Iron Cross 2nd Class, WW1 War Merit Medal, Bronze Austrian War Medal and Hungarian WW1 War Medal. WW2 period flat mounting onto medal bar, all medals in excellent condition |
| WW1 HAND CARVED PIPE RACK Made from the teak of HMS IRONDUKE, Admiral Jellico's flagship, dated Jutland 1916. The shelf rack seats four pipes, the back plate is carved with the Galleon as featured on the old english coin, the ha'penny. Two small hanging rings to rear for wall mounting, 8" wide by 7" high |
| WW1 MEDAL PAIR to the MIDDLESEX REG. to 51493 Private A. SIMPSON (also ESSEX REG.) plus copy of medal index card, good condition medals on two short modern ribbons |
| WW1 MEDAL PAIR to the MIDDLESEX REG. to G-86839 Private WILLIAM GEORGE GREGORY plus copy of medal index card, good condition medals on two short original ribbons |
| WW1 MEDAL PAIR to the MIDDLESEX REG. to G-60477 Private FRANCES GEORGE COLLIER plus copy of medal index card, good condition medals on two short original ribbons |
| WW1 MEDAL PAIR - SEAFORTH HIGHLANDERS Pair of medals to S-28613 Private W.M. GALBRAITH, SEAFORTH H. Mounted onto a red felt covered card with copy of Medal Index Card showing medal entitlement. Nice pair of medals.
On hold for NS |
| WW1 MEDAL PAIR & BUFFALOES MEDAL British War Medal and Victory pair to M2-221744 Private J.T. PARKER Army Service Corps. No ribbons, medals have not been polished for sometime, no major dinks to rims possibly never been worn. Medals come with RAOB - Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes - PEACE LODGE No 78 Minstrals medallion, hallmarked and guilded, presented on 24th March 1924, including the L. Simpsons and Sons of London jewellers box of issue. |
| WW1 MEDAL PAIR TO ROYAL IRISH FUSILIERS Issued to 45002 Pte. Herbert John ELMER, R.IR.Fus. Copy of medal index card shows full entitlement. Nice condition medals, presented well. |
| WW1 Medical Armband Original 1914/18 period Army Medical Sevice Red Cross Armband. Made from a heavy cotton (almost canvas) material with no excessive wear or tears, the red cross is made from wool and has no moth damage nor wear, there is a rubber stamp (45mm) of the medical service. The reverse still retains the original plastic/bakerlite buttons. The reverse is fairly clean with a pencilled number written onto the fabric, the front is quite grubby and in need of some cleaning. A very nice item in original condition, buyer decides to wash or not! |
| WW1 PAIR to S-218977 Pte R.A. SAVIDGE A.S.C. (Army Service Corps), uncleaned condition, original ribbons |
| WW1 PAIR & WW2 GROUP TO THE FAMILY - RILEY Medals and paperwork relating to Private JAMES EDWARD RILEY of 11 Roseacre Road, Grove Park, London. Boxed group of 5 medals includes 1939-45, Africa and Italy Stars, War and Defence Medals in mint condition with certificate and ribbons. Two Army dogtags, 6 photographs, Army Paybook, a National Identity Card, Military service release papers and two membership cards (1932-33 & 1933-34) for the Boys Brigade.
Collection also includes two WW1 medals to Private C E RILEY (Father?) RIFLE BRIGADE. Medals in very good condition, both missing ribbons. |
| WW1 PERIOD BINOCULARS made by the LeMaire company in Paris, broad arrow stamped and engraved S3 16753, good clean optics, with no chips or major marks just general wear to leather sleeve. Case is a light to mid tan colour, with no major wear, still has original strap (matching buckles) with large broad arrow stamp to front and possible owners name G. Battle 1917 stamp to lid. Both the binoculars and case could be restored to a very good condition quite quickly |
| WW1 PERIOD TRENCH KNIFE Previous owner states that the item was made by a relative in one of the RFC or RAF field workshops in France. A well made piece in a brown leather scabbard. 7" Blade - 12" overall |
| WW1 TRIO issued to SS-1686A Pte W. SERGEANT Army Service Corps. 1914/15 Star, War and Victory Medals with original ribbons, mounted as worn, no research |
| WW2 BRITISH GROUP OF FIVE MEDALS includes the 1939 - 1945 Star, the Africa Star with 8th Army Bar, the France and Germany Star, the Defence Medal and British War Medal with Mentioned in Dispatches device. the awards are original and have been remounted in the last 10 years on a 5 medal ribbon bar and are in good order |
| WW2 Civil Defence Certificate - SPECIMEN This is a proposed certificate designed to be presented to the Civil Defence Members of the Borough of Bromley, South London. Dated August 1945 with the facsimile signature of the Mayor and Town Clerk and stamped SECIMEN, Shaw & Sons, London (designers) |
| WW2 DEFENCE MEDAL presented to Mrs G.F. POULSON of 137 Old Shoreham Road, Brighton. Original Medal in a mint condition with box, slip, ribbon and wax pack |
| WW2 GERMAN BOOK Young German's book of the Sea, published in 1942, mainly seamanship and Kriegsmarine interest, soft cover, good condition, 96 pages of german text and illustrations, some good colour plates, measures 140 x 180mm |
| WW2 GERMAN BOOK Die Flotten von England und Frankreich, 1940 publication of the British and French Naval Fleets, soft cover, german text, 64 pages, good condition but front cover slightly sunbleached with a few grubby marks, measures 104 x 150mm |
| WW2 GERMAN BOOK U-Boote gegen England (U-Boats against England), Hard back, gothic german text and illustrations, 64 pages, good condition except the illustrations have been crayoned over, still a rare and sought after book but price reflects damage, measures 130 x 180mm |
| WW2 GERMAN BOOK Hilfskreuzer METEOR, 1939 publication of the exploits of the WW1 German auxiliary cruiser, hard back, gothic german text, illustrations and some maps, 64 pages, good condition with a slightly grubby cover, measures 130 x 190mm |
| WW2 GERMAN POLICE HELMET in an 'as found' condition, double decal, left side is black and gold Police badge, right side is red white and black National shield, original period helmet that needs a bit of attention
Sorry, for sale in the UK only |
| WW2 JAPANESE WAR MEDAL The Order of the Rising Sun ("Kyokujitsusho"), established in 1875 as Japan’s first national decoration, could be awarded to either military or civilian personnel for meritorious service. There were eight classes to this order, of which only the lowest two were given to enlisted personnel. This medal, the eighth of the eight classes, is in the form of a three-lobed spray of silver Paulownia leaves, with its veins articulated to the obverse, and with a row of four kanji characters to the reverse, which translate to "Order of Merit Decoration." The leaves are surmounted by three sets of silver Paulownia flowers on stalks, five to the center and three to each side. Through a perforated ball atop the uppermost, central flower passes the ribbon’s suspension ring. Fed unto the ring is a 1 7/16" wide watered silk ribbon, in white with crimson edges. The ribbon exhibits only light age soiling, the medal is in an uncleaned condition. The black lacquered wooden case has a column of gold painted characters to its cover, the condition is about as good as you can get! |
| WW2 KING'S BADGE FOR WAR SERVICE Round buttonhole badge bearing the GRI royal cypher surmounted by a crown with the inscription 'FOR LOYAL SERVICE'. Issued unnamed and not strictly speaking a medal but nonetheless it was worn by recipients in a similar manner. It was awarded to service personnel who were invalided out of the armed forces before they could qualify for any of the medals issued for the Second World War, this award comes in a very good condition with original box but with some side damage to lid, white metal, 26mm with lapel horseshoe fitting |
| WW2 MEDAL PAIR TO ORPINGTON, KENT British War and Defence medals to Mr H TOPHAM of 36 Elm Grove, Orpington, Kent. Fairly mint condition with original ribbons, Army Council Certificate of entitlement and box of issue. |
| WW2 PACKET TO THE ATLANTIC BAR CLASP includes the wrapper to the original bar (bar not included), cut in the middle and torn open at one end with 'stamped' type information on buff envelope, measure 45mm x 75mm approx. Unusual to obtain as these envelopes were issued to the various offices and the bars were despatched with the wartime service awards |
| WW2 PERIOD BELL An interesting item made from an aluminium Luftwaffe gas cylinder and Cannon shell with nut 'clanger'. Silver finish, stands 320mm high. |
| WW2 PERIOD GERMAN MESS BOWL for serving vegetables, round all white bowl from the Deutsche Arbeitsfront, DAF or German Labor Front, good condition with some wear and scratches, no chips, 215mm across, maker marked Bausher, Weiden and the words "Modell des Amtes Schöenheit der Arbeit" which roughly translates as "Approved Model of the Office of Beauty of Work".
The Office of Beauty of Work was an organization under the DAF concerned with improving conditions in the workplace and also gave the seal of approval to good designs.
The Company of Bauscher Weiden was established in Weiden, Bavaria, in 1881. The company became part of Hutschenreuther AG in 1927 and is still in business today as a subsidiary of BHS tabletop AG, specialising in hotel tableware |
| WW2 PERIOD RAF HAND CARVED WOODEN PLAQUE With No 66 Squadron crest in relief, appears to be carved in teak which has been lightly stained, measures 8" x 5 1/2" |
| WW2 R.A.F TRIO medals from the estate of AUBERY JOHN EDWARDS (1924 - 1969) Un-named Royal Air Force trio, includes the Burma Star, Defence and War Medals, swing suspended on a pin back bar with original ribbons. These came mounted onto a board with some information of the original owner, all are in a nice condition |
| WW2 RED CROSS AND ST JOHNS DOCUMENT from the President to a subscriber on achieving the target of £50 million from the Red Cross Penny-a-Week Fund, dated June 1945 on buff coloured headed card, Government House, Canberra, measures 150 x 210mm, no damage or marks to front, reverse has been stuck into a book or frame and has glue 'peel back' damage that does not show through |
| WW2 SET OF FIVE MEDALS plus BAR A Naval set of 5 being the 1939-45, Atlantic, Africa (with North Africa 1942-43 Bar) and Italy Stars plus the 1945 War Medal. Original medals swing mounted as worn on 5 medal suspender. A nice look to the medals with all being together since issue and a pleasing colour and patina to the awards, minor knocks |
| WW2 SET OF THREE MEDALS A boxed set of 3 being the 1939-45 & France and Germany Stars plus the 1945 War Medal. Original medals in the box of issue with a paper slip which states that this is the full medal entitlement. Box is addressed to a L.G. BAILEY of 21 MANOR ROAD, SIDCUP, KENT |
| WW2 WAR MEDAL presented to 6734566 A.G. PANNET R.A. Original Medal in a good (almost mint) condition with box, slip and ribbon |
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