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
WW1 medal Group to Sister Rowland French Red Cross.
A wonderful great war medal group of four awarded to Nursing Sister Charlotte Rowland of the French Red Cross; the group includes the British war and Victory medal correctly named to Charlotte Rowland, the French medal for front line red cross service, this is silver plated on bronze and lastly the French Cross medal for meritorial service with one extra enamelled blue star, for further... read more
WW1 & WW2 Group to Nurse Christie.
A fabulous group which includes WW1 British War and Victory medals correctly named to Nurse E K Christie, 1939-45 star, Defence and war medal, WW2 Belgian Red Cross Service badge, named box of issue for WW2 medals, named to Sister Evelyn K Christie 20th G/H 1st Eastern, Cambridge.
Apart of 2 different medal index cards for this lady, no other research has been done; the first mic... read more
WW1 Medal Trio to Nurse Hollingum V.A.D. Served HMHS.
WW1 Trio awarded to Nurse Muriel Hollingum of the Voluntary Aid Detachment.
Muriel Hollingum was born in Poplar London on June 15th 1884; she was one of five children born to Spencer and Hanna Hollingum, Spencer a Clerk and Emma a School teacher.
Muriel was quick to volunteer for the red cross as her medal index card states she was serving on Hospital ships on the 15th De... read more
WW1 Trio Etc to Coldstream Guards – Tunnelling Coy
A very interesting lot comprising of the 1915 star correctly named to 12678 Private Frederick Mansbridge Coldstream Guards, and the British war and victory medal correctly named to 12678 Corporal Frederick Mansbridge Coldstream Guards, silver war badge numbered 134699, this is confirmed by the SWB roll which is included. Also the King Edward VII Police coronation medal to PC Mansbridge ... read more
Scarce WW2 German Luftschutz Helmet (Fire Dept)
If you are looking for an example of this type of helmet, then you will not find better than this one.
It is the Gladiator style helmet worn by the Luftschutzwarndienst or Air Protection Warning Service, this one is different from most because of its original comb worn by the fire branch of the service, which is very rarely seen and also the condition which is just superb.
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Scarce 1914 Star Trio & TFEM Group to Suffolk Regiment.
A scarce and interesting group comprising of the 1914 star correctly named to 17 Private Frederick Harrison 1/4th Suffolk Regiment. The British war and Victory medal, correctly named to 17 Private Frederick Harrison, Suffolk Regiment and the territorial Force Efficiency medal, correctly named to 41096 Private Frederick Harrison. 4th Suffolk Regiment.
Frederick Harrison born in Ip... read more
1798 Davidson’s Nile Medal.
A wonderful example of the bronze medal awarded to naval ratings who were serving with Nelson’s fleet at the Battle of the Nile August 1778. This rare medal was commissioned by Alexander Davidson to celebrate the victory; it is inscribed around the rim ‘A Tribute of Regard from Alex’ Davidson’.
This one comes in excellent original condition and with a nice even tone all over.
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Victorian Ships Brass Bell From The Wild Flower, Famed Rescue Vessel
LT557, The Wild Flower was a fishing smack out of Lowestoft and on the 30th January 1895 was involved in a famous rescue involving the German passenger ship the SS ELBE.
In late January of 1895 the SS Elbe was enroute from Germany to New York with 354 passengers aboard, by a combination of bad luck and poor seamanship on the part of the steamship Craithie sailing from Scotland to... read more