WW2 Art Work, American Paratrooper Combat Jump.
This is a large preparatory sketch for a much larger work done during the Second World War. The pencil sketch has been made on thick board and measures approximately 15x22 inches. The condition is very good considering its age with the corners having some knocks and minor storage marks. The bottom right corner does have some penciled details but its hard to make out , bottom has been c... read more
WW2 Dated British Military Clasp Knife.
A very nice clean used example with minor staining and undamaged grips. The blade has a clear broad arrow mark with makers details and a 194? date but sorry to say the last number is very faint. read more
1918 Dated Map, Somme Area. Thiepval, Mametz, Pozieres.
In very good condition with a clear 1918 date to the bottom corner. Perfect for display or even better to trace the action on a period map from the time. read more
Boer War Folding Knife.
This example has seen lots of use with the , what appears to be an unmarked blade, having been sharpened over the years changing its cutting edge shape, the marlin spike is stained and loose from use, may i add that both springs, marlin and blade are tight. The horn grips have no cracks or chips just some wear to edges. Its missing its copper hanging ring. read more
Japanese, M94, Canteen. ''Suito''.
Aluminum Canteen with close to all its period finish intact and its period cork stopper. The canteen has makers details stamped in white to the bottom. The heavy webbed strapping is supple with tight stitching and some minor staining. read more
German Marching Compass Carry Case, Cover.
In mint condition with makers logo stamped to the outside. read more
WW2 Period Complete Tin, Norvill's French Coffee.
Unopened tin that's in good condition with bright colour to the outside of the tin and clear graphics, has the code to the bottom side. Tin has a certain amount of storage marks, have not cleaned!! Two heaped tablespoons to each pint of water! read more
1943 Dated Royal Naval Clasp Knife.
A very nice and i think an example that has not been used going by the condition of the blade, only surface staining with no sharpening.
One side of the blade is marked Rogers the other having a very clear 1943 date. The alloy handle has no scrapes, knocks or naming . All fitting shave a tight spring as does the end bolster! read more
German Regiment Marked french 1886 Chassepot Bayonet.
This example has been reissued to German rear echelon troops at some point, no modifications to the bayonet but the cross guard is clearly marked,117.L.I.4.244. The blade has some surface staining only and a couple of minor knocks to the cutting edge, hard to capture in the photos. Spine is maker marked, St-Etienne, and the date 1864. The brass handle is in nice condition with a certai... read more
WW1 German S-98/05 ''Butcher'' Bayonet. Maker and Distributor Marked.
The blade has a certain amount of staining with both side of the ricasso being marked, one side has the makers details...GEBR.HARTKOFF the other being marked with the distributors... C.DIETRICH, ALTENBURG. The spine has and acceptance mark but no date. The cross guard and pommel have a certain amount of its period finish but has taken on a dark patina, top of the pommel also has a clea... read more