World Militaria

REFERENCE BOOK, MEMOIRS OF MONTGOMERY OF ALAMAIN.

Interesting book by Field-Marshal the Viscount Montgomery of Alamein. Published in 1958, the book contains over 500 pages and charts the Fieldmarchals history from his childhood until the late 1950's and it especially concentrates of his military carrier during WW2. The book also contains many interesting photographs. Exc++  read more

Code: 36699

EARLY 20TH CENTURY BRITISH POLICE CONSTABLES TRUNCHEON

A fine quality wooden English police constable's truncheon with gilt inscription, BERKS SPECIAL CONSTABLE. A very nice presentation example from the county of Berkshire and dating from the WW1 period. Condition: Near Mint  read more

Code: 34058

PAIR OF BRITISH MILITARY CLOTH BADGES.

Pair of British bullion badges for tunic. Royal coat of arms on red backing for the British guards. British Royal Navy Air Craft landing badge, gold bullion crown, aeroplane and letter L. Circa 1960. Nice pair.  read more

Code: 36552

TROPICAL HELMET.

Probably civilian issue and dating from the 1940's or there about. Complete with chin strap. Interior has cloth lining and leather sweat band. Exc++  read more

Code: 36543

VICTORIAN SCOTISH SGIAN DUBH KNIFE.

Superb Scottish stag horn grip with silver top mount inset with fine quality faceted citrine stone. Plain blade shows slight age spotting but it is still very bright. Black leather scabbard with two silver mounts both of which are engraved with Scottish thistles. The dirk is not hallmarked but it is almost certainly silver. The quality of the staghorn is exceptional and really needs to be seen ...  read more

Code: 36532

WW1 MILITARY TRENCH ART INKWELL AND STAND.

Brass military WW1 shell head with markings, the top part swivels to reveal a ceramic inkwell. Mounted on original black wooden standish with pen rest and also the makers details of the special wooden stand. Complete with wooden pen and nib. Exc++  read more

Code: 36534

BRITISH GEORGE THE 6TH CASED IMPERIAL SERVICE MEDAL.

This medal was awarded to, JOHN HENRY TOWNSEND. Complete with black leatherette case of issue with award title to box. George the 6th award 1937 -1951 so probably a WW2 award. Near mint.  read more

Code: 36521

WW2 BRITISH VICTORY BELL PRODUCED FROM METAL OF A SHOT DOWN GERMAN AIRCRAFT.

This bell is produced in aluminium from a shot down German aircraft and it resembles an air raid wardens bell. The bell repicks the three Allied war leaders, Churchill, Roosevelt and Starlin, with inscription, CAST IN METAL FROM GERMAN AIRCRAFT SHOT DOWN OVER BRITIAN 1939-1945. Handle depicts V for victory. Height 6inces or 15cm. Near mint.  read more

Code: 36519

BRITISH WW2 ROYAL ARMY ORDONANCE CORPS EMBRODERY.

Black velvet with white borders to all four sides and nicely embroidered with the badge of the, ROYAL ARMY ORDONANCE CORPS , it is also embroidered, SOUVENIR OF EGYPT and it depicts a camel and mosque with palm trees. Good large size for display, approcamatly 30 inches x 12 inches or 76cm x 30cm. Near mint.  read more

Code: 36029

WW1 BRITISH TRENCH ART COAL SKUTTLE.

Large trench art coal scuttle made from a WW shell case, fitted with handle that swivels and two feet, The base of the shell vase is dated 1912 and has various markings. Exc++  read more

Code: 36462