World Militaria

WW1 BRITISH PRINCESS MARY 1914 CHRISTMAS TIN WITH ORIGINAL CONTENTS.

These decorative gilt brass tins were presented by Princess Mary at Christmas 1914 to the British troops. This is a rare survivor containing the original contents. Packet of cigarettes complete with original label, seven cigarettes still remain, Packet of tobacco with contents and label. Rare bullet pencil which are almost always missing and a small Christmas card from the princess. Near mint.  read more

Code: 37291

WW1 BRITISH OFFICERS TROPICAL ISSUE SWAGGER STICK WITH RARE CONCEALED BLADE.

This is a most unusual high quality example with intricate woven leather covering as would have been carried by a British officer serving in the tropics and it is the first time I have seen this intricate woven covering. Pulling the handle away from the staff reveals a 14 inch or 35cm long lethal blade, the blade has a decorative engraved design. Exc++  read more

Code: 37282

BRITISH SCOUTING KNIFE WITH SCABBARD.

Stag horn grip is in perfect condition, Aluminium pommel. The blade measures approcamatly 4 inches or 10cm long and has some spotting and age but could be cleaned and it is still in over all excellent condition. Brown leather scabbard with owners initial carved into the sheaf DW, the belt loop and grip retaining strap are in perfect condition. Circa 1930's British scouting knife. Exc++  read more

Code: 37286

UNISSUED WW1 BRITISH MEDAL RIBBON BAR ON FACTORY CARD.

British WW1 military tunic ribbon bar for the standard three awards with metal pin to the reverse side. Mounted on original factory issue card with medal details. Mint.  read more

Code: 37287

PRESENTATION QUALITY GURKHA KUKRI KNIFE.

Fine quality wooden handle. The blade has simple line decoration with some age spotting near the tip. Scabbard with red velvet backing with decorative silver fittings featuring, crossed Kukri Knife's, flowers, birds and floral decoration. Complete with two small fitted knifes. Near mint.  read more

Code: 37283

WW1 BRITISH PRINCESS MARY GIFT TOBACO TIN.

Brass tobacco tin with royal portrait and decoration. These tins were presented by princess Mary to the British troops in 1914 and contained tobacco or chocolates. Exc++  read more

Code: 37281

SCOTTISH MILITARY OFFICERS DIRK OF THE TRANSVALE SCOTTISH VOLUNTERS.

This Regiment was formed in1902 by the 7th Duke of Atholl from Scottish settlers living in South Africa. The unit took part in Suppressing local rebellions and then saw action in WW1 in German South West Africa and then Europe, in WW2 they served mainly in Egypt and the Middle East. All white metal mounts, the pommel of the dirk displays the military badge of the Transvaal Scottish Regiment. B...  read more

Code: 37275

ANTIQUE MINIATURE SILVER SCOTTISH BASKET HILT SWORD.

This superb quality and highly detailed miniature late Victorian silver sword measures approcamatly 18 cm or 7 inches long and is designed as a Scottish basket hilt highland officers sword. Superb detail to the basket hilt which still retains the original red lining just like the full size sword will often have. long silver blade with British makers initials and silver hall marks for Birmingham...  read more

Code: 37274

BRITISH VICTORIAN RIFLE BRIGADE OFFICERS SWORD.

Brass basket hilt displaying the Queen Victoria cypher. The black fish skin grip is in very nice condition. The double etched blade is slightly dull with age but the etching can still clearly be seen and it displays double panel of floral decoration and displays the Queen Victoria crown and it is etched Rifle Brigade with the Brigade's bugle design, the blade is maker marked Steamer with gilt p...  read more

Code: 37265

ANTIQUE HUNTING KNIFE FROM SWEDEN.

Small antique knife. Fine quality black wooden grip with brass pommel and ferrule. Mint plain blade. Brass scabbard with decorative cut out decoration, suspension hook to the reverse side. The scabbard and blade are both maker marked, ALFR.NORRSTROM ESKILSTUNA which was a specialist knife maker from Sweden, late19th century. Near mint.  read more

Code: 37264