Large Photo.1905, 2nd Battalion South Wales Borderers. Tsingtau Expedition Link.
Nice detailed photo of the 2nd Bat, SWB, cross country winners. All the soldiers are named and from my little research ive found two who served in China in 1914 when the Battalion fought taking a German port. Named is Corpl Payne, there is a sergeant Paye who was killed during the action and Pte Meredith who was wounded in China. Time frame and rank would suggest it is the fellows in the photo.... read more
WW1 Wooden Toy. Wilnaer Arbeitsstatten. Lithuania.
Small hand painted wooden figure of a local Lithuanian child. To the bottom can be found the remains of a paper label. During the occupation of Wilna by the Germans during WW1 a factory was set up to help local children in need to produce certain items such as toys. The money was used to help the local children and German POW's etc. This example has good detail and remaining paint but at one p... read more
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WW2 German Water Bottle.
Well its real folks!!! Actual body and cap are in good condition. Cover has seen the ravages of time. Bottle neck is maker marked and dated 41. read more
WW2 American Chocolate Cake Tin. Pilot Kisses.
Cover has had a bit of staining from storage over the years. Tin has no dents and the inside coating is perfect. read more
Saudi First Aid Box, Gulf War Bring Back.
Brought back by a soldier who served during the First Gulf War. Box has most of its finish intact and has a clear inside contents label. read more
1917 Dated Cut Throat Razor Box, Mesoptamia. Named, RE.
Recently found in the Cardiff area is this nice carved cut throat razor box with the top having nice carved local images and the soldiers initials and date inlayed. The bottom has the full soldiers details and Regiment. Sorry to say the razors where dumped by the clearance guy, apparently they where rusty !! Oh boy. read more