Cardiff, 1950's Ladies Civil Defence Insignia and Paperwork. Penarth.
Just purchased this week is a nice little group of insignia with her paperwork to a lady from Penarth South Wales. Condition is very good with documents named to the lady and all insignia uniform removed. read more
1830's British Military Lion Heads Bandsman Sword/ Side Arm.Matching numbers.
I believe this dates from around 1830 so could well be a William IV, pre regulation 1850 date. The condition is very good with the blade having a very nice amount of its finish with certain areas having rust bleed, good amount on the surface and some down to the metal. The blade is not maker marked but has a rack number 85, same number on the scabbard! Leather top washer still in place. The bra... read more
WW2 Hungarian Field Police Gorget. Tabori Bizronsag.
As with a lot of these aluminium made gorgets this one is well used, suffering from minor pest but no weak metal or holes, its solid. The front design with flag and crown has sharp detail and survived without any knocks. The bottom scroll has lets say close to 80% of its period finish with a good knock where the paint has gone, all fixing pins are tight. The rear has plenty of dirt and patina ... read more
NSDAP Political Leaders Visor Wreath and Cockade.
Wreath has most of its gilt finish to the front, rear has lost its fixing pins, clearly RZM and maker coded to one side. The first pattern wreath is in very nice condition with both fixing pins. read more
RAF Folding Survival Machete. 1944, A.Butler.
This one was a ''walk in'' yesterday as i was stalling out, gent found it in his garage. As expected from a garage find the metal fittings have taken on a dark patina and staining. The blade is in good condition with a certain amount of period finish to be seen under the light surface bleed, edge has some minor knocks but still a good edge. One side is stamped for the Butler firm, the other is ... read more
Post War German Mini HJ Type Dagger.
No markings to be found on the blade, blade appears nice under the top coat of surface rust. Good leather washer under the cross guard. The handle is missing the diamond but complete without chips and the hilt is fine with just one chip to the pommel. Seems to be mimicking the small DJ daggers seen for sale on certain websites. Last photo for size comparison only! read more
1944 Dated Triolian Shooting Badge.
In very nice condition with nearly all its gilt finish intact, great enamel and period fixing pin to the rear. read more
Belgium M1916 Epee Bayonet.
In nice condition with the blade having around 90% of its blued finish, tip has a slight knock from being dropped, measures just over 17.5 inches, no markings. The hilt has toned from age with a good amount of period finish, top fixing button works. One side of the cross guard is rifle numbered the other has a very small stamp in a square. Both wooden slab grips have darkened from time with sli... read more
German Map Case Clinometer. Deckungswinkelmesser.
In well used condition with the celluloid one the side having shrunk and chipped. The other side has clear instructions and makers details. Viewing through the glass along the side the numbered graticule is present but vision obscured. Perfect to add to your map case display. read more