World Militaria

BRITISH 9ct GOLD WW1 GUARD REGIMENTS BADGE.

A fine 9ct gold British Guards Regiment sweetharts badge / bar brooch. Blue and red enameled miniature guards badge with kings crown. The reverse side features pin and hook and is marked 9CT. Probably WW1 period, these miniature badges were given by serving officers to there wife's and sweethearts. Condition: Mint  read more

Code: 32958

PAIR OF ANTIQUE PERCUSSION POCKET PISTOLS WITH FITTED SPRING BAYONETS BY REED LONDON.

A very nice set of antique percussion box lock percussion pocket pistol dating to about 1840.The cocks are both in good working order, the side plates are both engraved Reed London with floral decoration. Pulling the trigger guard back releases the spring bayonets. Both pistols have some original finish remaining. Exc++  read more

Code: 37074

REFERENCE BOOK, A SHORT HISTORY OF THE LIFE GUARDS.

Publish in England in 1933. Pocket size book by R.J.T.Hills with over 100 pages charting the History of the British Life Guards from 1660 until 1927 giving the history of the Regiment and its battles with a number of highly detailed fold out maps. Exc++  read more

Code: 37060

VICTORIAN MILITARY SCOTTISH PIPERS DIRK.

A long impressive Scottish dirk. Black wooden grip complete with all original silver metal studs. The pommel features Queen Victoria crown. Blade shows wear and age but it is still bright, the very top of the blade has some engraving remaining and there is also a military issue stamp. Black leather scabbard with three matching steel mounts decorated with Scottish thistles, there is also an issu...  read more

Code: 37059

WW1 BRITISH PRINCESS MARY 1914 GIFT TIN,

The tin is still in good condition with just age splits to the lower outer edge. Complete with original photograph of the owner of the tin wearing military uniform with his mother and two sisters. The tin also contains 303 rifle round (not live) and a British 1917 dated old penny coin. Exc++  read more

Code: 37052

SCOTTISH GLENGARRY HAT.

Scottish enlisted mans glengarry hat. Blue wool hat with red and white tartan with large silver badge, ARGYLL AND SUTHERLAND with black silk bands. The interior features black silk lining. Good original hat probably WW1 or just after. Exc++  read more

Code: 37030

AMERICAN WW2 ARMY WINTER HAT.

Dark green cotton top with ribbed visor fitted with chin strap. Interior has dark green wool lining with manufacturers issue label with 1941 production date. Near mint.  read more

Code: 37025

WW1 BRITISH OLD BILL CAR MASCOT.

A superb and rare bronze figure of Old Bill a well known WW1 British military character. He is wearing a British WW1 helmet which is signed on the reverse side Bruce Bairnsnfather who designed and registered the Old Bill character. The under side of the figure is marked, Copyright and registration number 966920 which shows that the design was officially registered. Complete with original metal ...  read more

Code: 35997

WW2 BRITISH ARP LANYARD AND WHISTLE.

Brown cotton woven lanyard. Complete with original silver metal whistle which is stamped, A.R.P (air raid protection) J.HUDSON & CO BARR ST HOCKLEY BIRMINGHAM.
Near mint.  read more

Code: 37021

COLLECTION OF FOUR BRITISH RATION BOOKS.

Most items were rationed in Britain during the war and this continued for many years after the war had ended. The books date from 1947 - 48 period and all have the same matching name and address. Exc+  read more

Code: 37022