REFERENCE BOOK, RUSSIAN MILITARY SWORDS 1801 - 1917 BY EUGENE MOLLO.

Rare long out of print book published in 1969.The book contains 56 pages of the history of Russian swords with lots of photographs with descriptions. [Condition: Exc++]  read more

Code: 34840

WW2 SHELL CASE TRENCH ART, GENERAL DE GAULLE.

A very large WW2 brass shell case measuring approximately 36cm or 14 inches in height. The center of the shell case has been beautifully etched and embossed with the representation of the famous French WW2 general, and below this it is engraved, G.DE GAULLE SOUVENIR. The lower portion of the case is crimped in an attractive style.The base is marked, 105 MM M14 TYPE 1 MC 1944. A very interesting...  read more

Code: 34768

THIRD REICH ARMY PIONEER BAYONET.

This model bayonet is often described as the pioneer / engineer model but it was almost certainly just a manufactures variation which was offered by just a few makers and which was not very popular at the time which now makes it a rare bayonet for collectors.The black celluloid grip plates are in perfect condition. The pommel of the pioneer is more rounded with out the protruding beak and the t...  read more

Code: 34644

REFERENCE BOOK, LUFTWAFFE GRAVITY KNIFE.

A history and analysis of the flyers & paratroopers utility knife by Mack A Pattarozzi. The book contains over 260 pages of text and photographs of these always popular German knife's. A Schiffer publication so the quality is very high. Only one copy available. [Condition: Mint]  read more

Code: 34645

HITLER YOUTH / BDM PHOTOGRAPH ALBUM.

This interesting photograph album belonging to a German family, the son was a member of the HJ and the daughter was a member of the BDM (the girls section of the HJ). Excellent photographs of HJ and BDM parades, field exercises, sporting competitions. Excellent photographs of boys and girls in uniform and also Hitler Youth leaders. Interesting group of photographs of a visit by an army Panzer c...  read more

Code: 34612

LONG OUT OF PRINT BOOK, LYLE PRICE GUIDE, MILITARIA ARMS & ARMOUR.

This long out of print book contains almost 450 pages with thousands of items illustrated, described and priced. I cannot find a publication date in the book but i believe it probably dates to 1986 / 87 period. A great book for researching provenance and studying the increase in prices. This book covers almost every collectible field of interest, Third Reich, antique guns, Japanese swords, Brit...  read more

Code: 34609

SHADOWS OF WAR, ROBERT FENTONS PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE CRIMEA WAR 1855.

Robert Fenton was the official British photographer for the Crimea war 1853-1857. This very high quality book contains over 250 pages with many hundreds of exceptional photograph's of the Crimea war with many amazing photographs of the British troops.The book was recently publish by the Royal collection trust. Only one copy available. [Condition: Mint]  read more

Code: 34610

POLICE MEDAL RIBBON BAR FOR SIX AWARDS INCLUDING POLICE 25 YEAR LONG SERVICE AWARD.

A very nice ribbon bar for 6 awards, of which four are for WW1 service and the last two for service during the Third Reich including the 25 year police long service medal with gold police insignia to the ribbon. [Condition: Near Mint]  read more

Code: 34586

INK SIGNED PHOTOGRAH OF A LUFTWAFFE GENERAL WEARING THE 1ST MODEL LUFTWAFFE SWORD.

This post card size photograph shows the Luftwaffe general wearing the rare general overcoat with white lapels and generals insignia. He is shown wearing his WW1 Pour Le Merite award (Blue Max) at his neck which was awarded for acts of outstanding bravery, the general is also shown wearing the exceptionally rare 1st model Luftwaffe generals sword which is much harder to find than the 2nd model...  read more

Code: 34494

REFERENCE BOOK,EDGED WEAPONS OF THE THIRD REICH 1933 - 1945.

This early reference book was published in 1972 and it is by Frederick Stehens and it is an Almark publication. The book contains 128 pages of photographs and informative text and covers all the main dagger, sword and bayonet models, many of the photographs are not shown in other books and there are many presentation and personalized daggers shown. A very interesting book, highly recommended. C...  read more

Code: 34440