Military Collectables

Edwardian Officers Silk Waist Sash Belt

Officer’s waist sash belt made of red leather covered with crimson silk with brass buckle. It has the elaborate makers mark in gold for Edward Smith of 5 Boyle Street, London dating from 1905 to around 1920. Beautiful quality and in good condition with signs of use and wear, wear cause by the sword.
It will fit up to a 42 inch waist.  read more

Code: 31460

Scarce Victorian Royal Marine Artillery Breast Plate

Large heavy brass badge worn on the horse’s breast plate of an officer of the Royal Marine Artillery. Beautiful quality and condition and come’s on its original leather backing. it measures 2.5 x 4 inches.  read more

Code: 31459

Vintage Leather Flying Jacket.

A nice old sheepskin flying jacket MK VI pattern by Kiffe Products Inc. it overall used condition, damage to the left front pocket and odd marks here and there but has a good metal zip. Worn in so looks like the real thing probably dates from the 1970’s. it measures 40 inch chest (outside) 38 inch waist (outside).  read more

Code: 31458

Royal Military Academy Sandhurst,

The white metal badge of the officers training school, this badge was used from around 1947 to 1952, the scarcer kings crown example. In very good condition but it has had both lugs removed and a post and nut put in place.
Ref. F32  read more

Code: 31457

WW1 South Wales Borderers Cap Badge.

A lovely quality bi-metal badge used until 1958 when they wore the brigade badge. Due to its construction its dates from the early WW1 or pre-WW1 era. An interesting fact regarding this badge, the wreath of flowers in brass represents a vibrant, yellow Mediterranean herb known as the "everlasting flower" because it retains its colour and shape even when dried. Revered for longevity, it is histo...  read more

Code: 31456

WW2 Mk1 Bren Spare Barrel & Tool Kit Case.

A well-used WW2 issue webbing bag for the Bren spare barrel and tool kit. In good used condition, no tears and nothing missing. good original minty piece.  read more

Code: 31455

Rare US Civil War Era Whiskey Flask.

A very rare 1860’s US Whisky / Water flask. It is a large glass flask covered with ratan with a heavy pewter spout and cap. I have found a few examples in the US included one in the John Baril Civil War Collection, which all describe them as Whisky flasks, but I’m sure they were probably intended for water, as the ratan cover would have kept the water nice and cool. It comes in remarkable condi...  read more

Code: 31454

WW1 Era Canadian 51st Infantry Battalion Sweetheart Badge

A scarce WW1 era silver plated sweetheart brooch for the 51st Canadian Infantry Edmonton over seas battalion, it is maker marked to the back for R.J. Inglis limited. Nicely detailed it comes in very good condition with some wear to the metal on the high points and it measures just over one inch long.  read more

Code: 31453

Inert Russian F1 Hand Grenade.

Inert and safe WW2 Russian F1 fragmentation grenade with the later UZRGM fuse. In good order but missing bottom plug, may have been used for practice. It stands 5.25 inches high.  read more

Code: 31452

WW1 Era Suffolk Regiment Swagger Stick

A nice example of a WW1 swagger stick with a white metal mount bearing the emblem of the Suffolk regiment, it has a very flexible cane with a brass tip, it comes in good condition for its age with a few dings to the metal and it measures 27.75 inches long.  read more

Code: 31451