Military Collectables

Very Large Late Victorian Brass Scale rule – Troughton & Simms

This is a huge two foot long solid brass (I think) mathematical scale rule made for military use as it has ‘guns shot’ at one end, it was made by the Troughton & Simms company of London and could date from the late Victoria era up to 1915 when the name was changed, it has different mathematical scales on both sides and comes housed in its original mahogany box of issue, below is a brief history...  read more

Code: 26401

Pair WW2 Muzzle Pegs for Horse Gas Mask.

A large stock of these were left on Jersey, they are Nose pegs for a horse gas mask. These items went up the horses nose, one on each side, there was a filter attached to each one, these were made of paper and gauze, so disposable. They were strapped to the horses head or formed part of a larger canvas covering, which covered the whole head. But just the strap type only appears to be used on th...  read more

Code: 26825

WW1 Era original Photograph HMS Irresistible.

Original WW1 era framed photograph of HMS Irresistible ready for battle. It is in good order although the mount has some foxing, or it could be on the inside of the glass. It measures 16 x 13 inches.  read more

Code: 27833

Four British Army Lanyards.

Here are four British army lanyards in one lot. Maroon for the Royal Army Medical Corps, Yellow & Dark Blue for Royal Logistics Corps, Red Blue & Yellow for the Royal Electrical & mechanical Engineers and Red & Green for the Royal Tank Regiment. All as new and unused.  read more

Code: 27791

Crimean War Casualty Rolls

I have at my disposal the confirmed casualty roll for the Crimean war. This includes battle casualties, wounded and prisoners of war but does not include those who died of sickness, this information usually appears on the medal roll anyway. Also the roll of the Light Brigade, this includes confirmed chargers, casualties, wounded and non-chargers.
I am happy to check any information on an...  read more

Code: 27785

A Pair of Military Marked 1953 Dated Civil Defence Corps Arm Band

Made by Atwell & Jenner Ltd these Civil Defence Corps Welfare arm bands are cloth with sewn not printed detail, they are marked to the back with the makers mark and CD/48 the broad arrow, 1953. They come in very good condition on the cloth but the metalware has some rust.  read more

Code: 27754

Arab Tribal Stirrup.

A late 19th – early 20th century wrought iron stirrup worn by the Arab tribal horsemen on the plains of Mesopotamia. It is hand wrought and decorated with incised geometric lines. A good historic piece, measuring 4.5 inches wide.  read more

Code: 27732

French WW2 Commemorative Medal & Bar 1939-45.

A commemorative medal of France established on 21st May 1946 to recognize individual participation in the Second World War. this one as the scarce ‘Defense Passive’ bar, awarded for those invalided following an injury or wound from and act protecting the civilian population. Decree 2nd August 1949.
It is in very good order with original ribbon and bar.  read more

Code: 27731

Group 6 Anodised Cap Badges The Scottish Regiments.

Here we have a group of 1960’s era anodised or stay bright badges all to the Scottish regiments, including Argyle & Sutherland Highlanders, Highland Light Infantry, Royal Scots, Kings Own Scottish Borderers, Black Watch and the Scots Brigade badge.
All are in perfect condition and good original issues.  read more

Code: 27729

WW1 Middlesex Reg Cap and Shoulder Badge

A scarcer WW1 all brass cap badge and a brass shoulder title of the Middlesex regiment. Both badges are in very good used condition.  read more

Code: 27728