Swiss Model 1918 Schmidt-Rubin Bayonet.
A very nice example made by the firm Waffenfabrik Neuhausen. As for condition the bayonet itself is very good with bright blade, cross guard and pommel. Wooden grips have little wear and of course the clear stamps. The scabbard has had more wear with some of the paint finish having rub marks, no dents and still having its leather retaining strap.
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RAF Air Gunner Sgt Foulds KIA Personal Effects Bag. 1944 Normandy.
This is a first pattern US Military Casualty personal effects bag with some details to the front relating to Sgt Foulds,Air Gunner, who was shot down in Lancaster, serial number ME565, during operations to bomb German fuel depots between Bayeux and St.Lo on the 8th of June, 1944. All crew were killed with only Foulds and one other air gunner being identified. All crew members where buried in t... read more
WW1 British 1918 Dated Trench Periscope.
This example was recently found under some floorboards during a house conversion in the Cardiff area so item is not pristine, covered in dust etc but id rate it as very good with no dents to main metal body, loss of its green factory finish but not polished. The handle is complete without chips etc. Scope has sharp focus and has clear vision but as expected there is slight dust build up in the ... read more
Troop Ship RMS Orbita Souvenir and 1941 South African Christmas Tin.
Both items are in good condition and belonged to a former RAF member who in December 1940 was sent to South Africa on the Orbital first trip. The Christmas tin has his initials scratched to the front. Items came with a hand written note from the son. RMS Orbita was turned into a troop carrier for the duration of the war and on this first trip in 1940 the convoy was shelled by the German cruiser... read more
WW1 German Miltary Souvenir Hand/Pocket Mirror.
In very nice condition with undamaged mirror. Type of souvenir carried by a soldiers wife, girlfriend or mother in her handbag. read more
WW2 British Escape Compass.
Measuring just over 10mm this compass has a free moving pointer and a clear dial. The thick beveled glass has one minor crack near the side. read more
British SA80 L3A1 Bayonet and Combat Scabbard.
In very nice condition with the bayonet having close to 100% of its factory finish, blade and handle. This example comes with its ''Combat'' scabbard with hand saw, again in near perfect condition matching the bayonet. Lastly the set come with its green scabbard cover.
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British WW1 Hospital Photos.
Small lot of photos, seventeen in total with a few doubles, taken of British soldiers recuperating in hospital. All found in a Chester Kodak supplies envelope named to a Miss Wooldridge including some negatives. Also found inside was a two page hand written letter sent by Miss Wooldridge to the recipient. read more
Verden 782, Event Badge/Tinnie. Nieder Sachsen Tag. 1934
A simple yet nicely designed event badge with over 90% of its silver wash remaining and its period fixing pin to the rear. read more
1942-45 Paiforce Brass Tankard. Persia and Iraq Command.
Standing just under 5 inches in height and without and knocks to the brass body rating the condition as very good. Paiforce was established in 1942 in Baghdad with its primary role of protecting airfields and oil installations in Persia. read more
25.00 GBP