WW1 Group, Cinema ,60th Artizan Works Coy, 135th Army Troops, R.E.
John Kingston from Pontypridd joined the R.E. in 1915 and ended up in France working as a what appears to be a ''Gofer'' for an officer who worked with cinema behind the front lines. Boulogne i believe is the area as that's the Depot that Kingston would purchase the goods needed, going by the four invoice's from the Expeditionary Forces Canteen found in the group. All invoices relate ... read more
1st Pattern Luftwaffe Dagger by Puma.
In very nice untouched condition with all metal fittings having a certain amount of silver finish remaining and an, what i would call,overall cover of dark patina. The leather cover to the handle has only minimal wear to the high points and the wire is complete and without damage. The Puma marked blade is very clean with its factory grain present and only minimal surface marks that wi... read more
WW2 US Dagger, PAL RH36.
A very nice example of the type of utility dagger used by US forces during WW2. Its manufactured by the ''PAL'' firm and has the model ''RH36'' stamed to the blade. The blade has not be over sharpened and is clean with minimal staining, the handle is solid with the leather washers tight and supple , not having dried out. The scabbard appears to be the original period example that came ... read more
Panzer Man Photo, Greece.
A good clear photo post card shot of a panzer crew man in full black uniform, going by the ruins in the background lets say its Greece. read more
Hitler Youth Dagger, RZM, M7/13.
RZM late pattern dagger that has a well used blade, its has a good amount of sharpening for sure, its clearly marked with an RZM code. The handle has no damage same as the very nice diamond with the cross guard and pommel having a good amount of finish. The metal scabbard has nearly all its black factory finish and the leather hanger is supple but the top closure button has been repla... read more
WW2 German Army Marching Compass.
Made by the firm ''etl'' this example is in very nice working condition, no chips or cracks to the body, clear markings to the front and back. read more
WW1 German Trench Knife. Maker A.W.Jr.
In nice condition with the blade having its period tip and a good amount of its factory finish, there has been minor sharpening, clear makers stamp to one side of the blade. Both the chequered grip plates are free from any chips or cracks with the handle and pommel having slight staining only, false fixing button to the top. The metal scabbard has nearly all its finish intact and the a... read more
3 X Hitler Youth Post Cards. Landjahr and Quex.
Three period cards, the Quex card has issues for sure and the other two related to what appears to have been a Landjahr camp in 1937 that appears to have been pulled out of a photo album read more
British Soldiers ''OR's'' Side Cap.
In nice used condition with both side being stitched down and a couple of tiny moth holes only, no markings to be found to the inside, liner is in used, complete condition. Measure's 10.5 inches to the inside front to back. read more
Italian Fascist Youth Badge.
In nice condition with good detail, rear has its period fixing pin and makers details. read more