Military Collectables
Superb 1864 Pattern Cavalry Troopers Sword.
This is probably one of the best 1864 pattern cavalry swords I have ever had, its not the condition, its because this sword is the whole package when it comes to this particular pattern. It has a steel bowl type hand guard pierced with a Maltese cross, it has a single slot for a sword knot at the top of the hilt, the grip is basicly a slab of leather cross-hatched and held with five riv... read more
Scarce Pr 14th /20th Hussars Shoulder Titles.
Probably dating from the 1920’s these are the older style brass titles worn by the two regiments after they merged post WW1. Nice heavy gauge brass and in perfect condition. read more
10.00 GBP
Victorian Norfolk Regiment officers Uniform & Helmet.
A very rare full dress uniform for an officer in the 2nd volunteer battalion Norfolk regiment, it comprises of the blue cloth home service helmet, this has all silver fittings including its original helmet plate; it has the owners name as ‘Arnold’ inside on a paper label, I have tried to research this officer but there are a couple of possibility’s with the same name; the helmet is in e... read more
WW1 Territorial Artillery Officers Sword – Lancashire Brigade.
A fabulous Great War era Artillery officer’s sword made by Hobson of London and it carries the relevant proof mark. It has a beautifully etched blade showing the royal cypher, an artillery gun and the title ‘Lancashire Brigade’. The condition is excellent apart from a little wear conclusive of its age it is about as perfect as you are going to get an officers sword of this age. The orig... read more
WW2 Luftwaffe Pilots Wrist Watch
A genuine Luftwaffe issue watch, issued to air crew during the 1930’s and second world war. It has a very good Swiss movement made by Titus of Geneva, black face with luminous numbers and hands, plus it has a second dial for seconds all in a stainless steel case. On the back of the case is the issue number, the ‘D’ prefix indicates it is Luftwaffe issue, in this case the number is D8012... read more
WW2 French Anti-Nazi Propaganda Pop Up.
This is a rare little piece of WW2 ephemera, publish by the Free French, it shows how Hitler’s occupation of France, was taking the hard earned food and wine from the French people, and putting it in the fat bellies of his army’s. What makes this piece even more unusual it comes in ‘pop up’ form, giving it a 3D effect; amazingly it has survived in good condition, it isn’t mint but it is... read more
Indian Mutiny Medal, 95th Regiment.
A superb example of this medal correctly named to 3907 Drummer A. Taylor. 95th reg. it comes with its original Central India Clasp.
This medal was awarded officers and men of British and Indian units who served in operations in suppression of the Indian Mutiny of 1857.
Soon after the Crimean War ended the Sepoy Rebellion broke out in India in 1857. The 95th Regiment was on its way... read more
Crimea era Paper Sampler from a Young Girl to Her Father
A paper sampler which could be store bought was probably embroidered by a young girl at the time, the paper is punched with holes for the little girl to follow and these were sold in all sorts of subjects and sizes. This one is commemorating the Crimean war, my pictures don’t really do this piece justice but to each side of the embroidery stands a soldier and the centre is embroidered ‘... read more
1853 Pattern Cavalry Sword & Scabbard.
A wonderful example of this type of sword, issued just pre the Crimean war, this was the first sword that was issued to both light and heavy cavalry and when the 1864 pattern was issued to regular cavalry, these were mostly passed on to the yeomanry regiments.
This one is in very good untouched condition and could do with a light clean, there are no major dings and dents to the s... read more
Victorian Silver Infantry Officers Whistle.
A fabulous piece of early Victorian Officers Kit, dating from around 1840 - 60 these were worn on the cross belt by infantry officers such as officers of the Rifle Brigade and if you are a fan of ‘Sharp’, he wears one on his dark green uniform.
This one is in superb condition, made of white metal and it is not hallmarked, there is makers details on the back of the lion head boss,... read more