Military Collectables

Victorian 1834/74 Household Cavalry Officers State Sword by Hawkes

The 1874 officers State Sword of the 1st Lifeguards. Probably one of the oldest and most costly patterns of swords still used by the British army. This one is the post 1874 variant with the insignia for the 1st Lifeguards below queen Victoria’s crown. It is in totally untouched condition, so the hilt is covered with years old patination. The blade is clean and free from rust and pitting althoug...  read more

Code: 31424

WW1 Military Medal Group to Ridley Royal Engineers Durham.

A very interesting WW1 British war and victory medal and the George V Military Medal for Bravery in the Field correctly named to 148387 Sapper / A Corporal James William Ridley of the A.N. Cable Section Royal Engineers.
James Ridley was born on 26th October 1891 in Southwick Sunderland. At a young age he was employed as a Coal Mine Putter, a labourer, often a boy, young man, or woman, re...  read more

Code: 31423

RAF Mk C3 Flying Helmet.

A super example of the late cold war Mk C3 flight helmet introduced in the 1970’s, fitted with NATO-pattern headsets and wiring, with integral microphone. This helmet also includes both its original clear and anti-glare visors and cover. It is in excellent condition with signs of light use and wear. Size medium.  read more

Code: 31422

1899 Pattern Cavalry Troopers Sword – Refurbished for Modern Use

An interesting 1890 pattern cavalry sword which was refurbished and replated for use during the 1960’s to make it standard regulation. It has been kept basically the same, it now has a wire bound leather grip and the original Shoe / Drag has been removed from the scabbard. The blade and scabbard have original and modern proof marks, and it carries the makers mark for Sanderson Bros & Newbold Li...  read more

Code: 31421

1821 Pattern Heavy Cavalry Sword 19th Hussars by Pillin.

Victorian period heavy cavalry officer’s sword the 1821 pattern but with a straight back, Wilkinson type blade. It has a pierced honeysuckle guard with ray skin covered grip and crosshatched pommel; it has a two third fullered blade with etched decoration and the Elephant motif of the 19th Hussars. There is a brass proof button on one side of the ricasso and the makers details on the other for ...  read more

Code: 31420

Important WW2 Group 4 to Capt / Major Rogers 6th Gurkha R – Chindit - Sportsman

WW2 1939/45 star, Burma star, Defence and 1939/45 war medal in named and addressed box of issue with medal issue slip. Addressed to Capt S S Rogers
Stuart Scott Rogers was born in Muswell Hill, 1923, one of three sons of Reginald Scott Rogers and Marjorie Rogers née Prince. He was educated at Highgate School from 1935 to 1941, playing in the cricket XI for four years and also captaining...  read more

Code: 31419

1914/15 Star Trio to Roberts E Yorks Reg – Sunderland Coal Miner.

A really interesting a quite sad group of medals and items to a Sunderland man. It includes 1914/15 star, British war and victory medal correctly named to 15814 Private R. W. Roberts E. York. R. Active Service Bible 1914 – 15 the gospel to Saint Luke, named inside ‘R Roberts’. Plus, badges and insignia etc all housed in a WW1 Princess Mary’s Christmas gift tin.
Robert Weaver Roberts was ...  read more

Code: 31418

WW2 US Folding Machete

This type of machete was introduced in USAAF emergency kits B-2 and B-4 in 1942, replacing the model 18 Collins machete. This one is in good used condition, manufactured by Cattaraugus USA and comes with its original blade cover. It measures 11 inches when folded and 15.5 when open.
Ship to UK mainland only. Over 18's only.  read more

Code: 31417

WW2 & Korea Group to Sharratt Northumberland Fusiliers / W Yorks R.

An interesting group of medals including 1939/45 star, France & Germany Star, 1939/45 war medal. Korean War medal named to 1443332 Cpl J D Sharratt R.N.F. UN medal for Korea and the QEII Africa general service medal named to 1443332 Sgt J D Sharratt.
Please note. Sergeant Sharratt had his medals stolen; this set is a set of MOD official named replacements mounted for wear.
With ...  read more

Code: 31416

WW2 Group of 4 To Wakefield 5th Wiltshire’s Wounded in Action

An untouched group of 4 medals awarded to 5571440 Private Anthony Mervyn Wakefield of the 5th Battalion Wiltshire Regiment. This lot includes his medals, the 1939/45 star, France and Germany Star, the defence and war medal still in named and addressed box of issue and comes with his Soldiers service and pay book, Soldiers release book, old comrades association members card, army education card,...  read more

Code: 31415