World Militaria

VICTORIA CROSS 1854 - 1889 AND HOW WON.

Original Victorian book by Colour Serjeant T.E.Toomey and published in 1890. High quality red leatherette cover with gold embossed title and Victoria cross design. Over 70 pages listing all the British soldiers who had been award the famous bravery medal by 1889 with a short history of each of them. The book also lists the various services of the British forces with list of awards to each, Roya...  read more

Code: 37107

JAPANEASE WW2 ARMY NCO SWORD WITH MATCHING ISSUE NUMBERS.

Painted metal hilt with decoration that simulates cloth binding. Simple brass suba. The blade is stamped with arsenal mark and issue number 40893, the blade is still very bright but the cutting edge has been slightly sharpened in the past. The metal scabbard retains about 85% brown paint, the throat is stamped with matching issue number 40893. Bargain price because of the sharpened blade. Exc+  read more

Code: 37096

IMPERIAL RUSSIAN SILVER NIELLO DECORATED KINDJAL KNIFE AND SCABBARD.

A superb high quality miniature silver hallmarked Russian Kindjal dagger circa 1900. Silver hilt and scabbard each struck with Russian silver hallmarks and decorated overall with matching niello black enamel decoration of scrolling foliage. Curved plain double edged blade is in excellent condition. Scabbard is fitted with two small suspension rings and shows light wear. Exc++  read more

Code: 37084

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

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

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.
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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