WW2 Glider / RAF Aircrew Escape Axe
A good condition WW2 British-made aircraft escape axe bearing a lightly stamped broad arrow mark, the heavily insulated rubber/volt breaker grip is in good order as most encountered are more often damaged with parts of the rubber armour missing, this one is just slightly worn smooth.
This pattern of axe was also carried on-board timber framed gliders and known to be used upon crash landi... read more
Georgian British Officer's Gorget
A nice example of a 1796 universal pattern officer's gorget which retains much of its original fire gilding, the engraved crowned GR cypher with laurel leaf décor remains as crisp as the day it was originally done, some light surface wear and scuffs present to the gilded finish as seen in the images.
The underside now with a nice age related patina, also on the underside is a small expos... read more
Scarce WW2 Indian Made Leather Jerkin
A scarce WW2 Indian made leather jerkin with detachable plastic (economy) general service buttons, these Indian made variants were manufactured unlined and usually have several button fixings compared to the British version with only four, around the button holes is the typical spiders web style stitching and is rarely found fully intact.
There is a faint makers ink stamp present which I... read more
Early SA Dagger By E&F Horster (With A Difference)
A most interesting early E&F Horster produced SA dagger with all solid nickel fittings and early style Shellac lacquered & anodised scabbard, the cross guard is clearly stamped with the ''HA'' gruppe mark denoting Hansa in Northern Germany, the undisturbed wooden grip is in wonderful condition and retains good colour, the SA button is in very good order with only a minute central chip to the en... read more
Boer War General Service Pattern 1895 MkIV Water Bottle
A scarce Boer war period blue enamel MkIV water bottle with its original broad arrow & unit marked buff leather strap, still with its original cork stopper and securing chain, originally would have had a light khaki felt covering but now absent.
Considering the age and use of this item the enamelwork remains in wonderful condition, best I have seen. read more
Late 19th Century Zulu Isijula Throwing Spear
An excellent example of a late 19th century Zulu Isijula throwing spear with a lovely rich patina to the haft, the 7 inch long leaf shaped head is in lovely condition and has the typical stepped shoulders at the base, the split cane binding to the grip is also in excellent condition and with a great patina, the fluted end of the haft has a much deeper colour from years of handling.
Overa... read more
Inert WW1 British (Tank) 6 Pounder MkIII Brass Shell Case
A 1917 dated 6 pdr mkIII brass shell case being the type used by British naval guns and in British Mk1 to MkIV tanks, marked on the base 'CF' for cordite filled and also with the letter 'K' for the firm Kynoch.
Stands 12 inches high, few minor blemishes to finish.
Sorry Mainland UK sale only. read more
WW2 British Royal Marines Economy (Plastic) Cap Badge
A fairly scarce Royal Marines plastic/bakelite cap badge made by A.Stanley & Sons of Walsall and still retaining its original felt backing ( major moth damage). read more
120.00 GBP