World Militaria

JAPANEASE ANTIQUE TANTO DAGGER.

A very attractive silver gilt tanto dagger. The handle is beautifully engraved with floral decoration and also a bird in flight. The blade is in mint condition and it measures 17cm. The scabbard has matching engraved floral decoration with two flying birds and it is also mounted with the design of an animals head which is probably a Japanese family mon. Size 10 inches or 26cm. Slight handerlin...  read more

Code: 36959

BRITISH VICTORIAN YETAGAN BAYONET.

This is the model 1856/58 Yetagan sword bayonet. The bayonet does not feature any issue stamps and apparently some of these that are not marked were were used in the American civil war. Iron hilt with chequered composition grip plates. The rifle slot is tight so it might need some oil to release it. Long impressive blade has some old age marks. Leather scabbard is complete with metal fittings. ...  read more

Code: 36953

ANTIQUE IRISH OVER AND UNDER PERCUSSION PISTOL.

Double turn over barrels. The metal frame is engraved, Rigby Dublin and is also engraved with floral designs. The cock is in working order and it is very interesting as it is designed as a fish with scales and it even has eyes. Large impressive wooden grip with metal butt cap. The concealed trigger is in good working order. Circa 1840. Size 6 inches or 15cm. Shows light wear as you would expe...  read more

Code: 36900

ANTIQUE ENGLISH FLINT LOCK TAP ACTION PISTOL BY RICHARDS.

A very attractive double barrel tap action pistol. The frame is engraved with crossed flags and it is maker marked, Richards London. Proof mark to the underside of the pistol. The flint lock action is in good working order. Wooden grip is in excellent condition. Size almost 8 inches or 19cm long. Circa 1810. A good looking antique gun. Exc++  read more

Code: 36899

BRITISH WW2 ARMY OFFICERS SWORD.

Silver basket hilt showing light wear with King George the 6th Royal cypher 1936-52. Fish skin grip is in excellent condition. Plain steel blade is in excellent condition. Scabbard is the silver dress type with two suspension rings. It is much harder to find the WW2 version of this sword, most which you find are WW1 period. Complete with officers sword knot. Exc++  read more

Code: 36896

WW1 BRITISH OLD BILL POTTERY WALL PLATE DATED 1917.

The plate depicts old Bill in a shell hole in no mans land, with the title below, WELL, IF YOU KNOW OF A BETER OLE, GO TO IT. The reverse is marked, Made by the girls of Staffordshire during the winter of 1917 when the boys were in the trenches fighting for liberty and civilization. Mint condition.  read more

Code: 36888

WW2 BRITISH ARP BADGE AND WAR SERVICE BADGE.

Solid silver ARP badge, the reverse side has button hole fitting and silver hallmarks LONDON 1936 with makers mark. Circular silver badge with George the 6th cypher and Royal crown and inscription, FOR KING AND EMPIRE SERVICES RENDERED. The reverse side features pin and hook and with issue number B61237.Complety with safety chain. Mint set.  read more

Code: 36891

PAIR OF BRITISH WW1 MEDALS WITH ISSUE BOX.

Silver war medal and gilt Victory medal complete with correct ribbons. Both have owners details, 70092 GNR F.JONES R.A. Complete with ribbon bar and the lid of the original issue box, the base is now missing. Mint.  read more

Code: 36892

JAPANEASE WW2 NCO SWORD WITH MATCHING ISSUE NUMBERS.

The metal hilt still retains about 85% brown paint to the artificial binding. The swivel loop is still in place. Brass suba with issue stamps above. The blade is in excellent condition and it is still very bright, the blade is stamped with issue number 34780. The black painted scabbard retains about 90% original black pain and it is also stamped with the issue number 34780 which matches the bla...  read more

Code: 36882

WW1 BRITISH ROBINS DUDLEY FIGHTING KNIFE COMPLETE WITH LEATHER SCABBARD.

Metal handle with knuckle protector, the bottom of the grip is stamped with the makers name, ROBINS DUDLEY. The blade shows some age marks but it is still in good condition and could be cleaned if required. Complete with original brown leather scabbard which still retains the retaining strap and brass button. A rare WW1 British fighting knife. Exc++  read more

Code: 36883