Military Collectables

Scarce WW1 Canadian 49th Battalion (Edmonton Regiment) Collar Dog.

A rare little brass collar dog of the 49th battalion CEF. It is in excellent original condition with a lovely deep patina.
The 49th Battalion (Edmonton Regiment), CEF, was an infantry battalion of the Canadian Expeditionary Force during the Great War. The 49th Battalion was authorized on 7 November 1914 and embarked for Great Britain on 3 June 1915. It disembarked in France on 9 October ...  read more

Code: 24694

Vintage Smith’s Bezel Wind Car/Cockpit Clock

This style of clock was used in the 1920’s/30’s in the dash board of cars and sometimes in the cockpit of planes, it is wound from the front on the bezel and the time is changed by a pull out button at the bottom. Some bright spark realised that these clocks could be placed in bespoke cases and this one has been placed in a solid mahogany Edwardian case with inlaid decoration to the front. The ...  read more

Code: 24685

Scarce WW2 Lovat’s Scouts Balmoral Bonnet.

A scarce WW2 era Balmoral bonnet worn by the Lovat Scouts. During the early years of WW2, the Lovat scouts underwent serious survival and special service training, including skiing; in 1944 they took part in the battle of Monte Cassino, as part of the 10th Indian Infantry Division, II Corps (Poland), and the recently arrived Jewish Brigade, the regiment took part in the remainder of the Italian...  read more

Code: 24669

Good Pair of WW2 RAF Leading Aircraftman Cloth Patches

A good true pair of cloth patches for a leading RA Aircraftman, they come in excellent condition and measure 3.5 inches long.  read more

Code: 24663

Good Vintage United States Navy Boatswain Rating Bullion Arm Patch

This is a super quality arm patch made from silver bullion work, probably dating just post WW2, it denotes a boatswain mate rating as denoted by the bullion anchor below the eagle. It looks like it has never been used and is in very clean condition, measures nearly 6 inches long.  read more

Code: 24655

WW2 West Nova Scotia Regiment Canada Cap Badge.

A lovely quality all brass badge for this Canadian regiment that saw active service during the second world war. it is in very good order with silght wear to the high points.
The regiment mobilized as The West Nova Scotia Regiment, CASF for active service on 1 September 1939. The unit then embarked for Great Britain on 21 December 1939. It was re-designated as the 1st Battalion, The West...  read more

Code: 24651

Pair of WW2 RAF Chief Technician Rank Cloth Patches

A good unused pair of cloth patches for an RAF chief technician, they have not been used and measure 1.5 inches in diameter.  read more

Code: 24645

Interesting Inter War 5 Per Cent War Stock Certificate £100 Value

It appears that this type of certificate and purchase of war stock shares were issued post war in this case in 1930 to raise funds for reparations, this certificate is for a £100 purchase of shares by two gentlemen, a reverend from Ireland and a Major from Norfolk. The investment was to generate an income twice a year for the investor. This example comes in very good condition but has been fold...  read more

Code: 24643

Two WW1 Era French Booklets – Jutland and Zeebrugge

From the collection ‘Patrie’ issued in France probably just post war these two booklets detail the naval combat at Jutland and the action at Zebrugge. All in French and 24 pages long they come in very good condition  read more

Code: 24637

Edwardian Royal Artillery Officers Home Service Helmet.

A beautiful Edwardian home service worn by an officer of the royal artillery. This one comes in near mint condition, let’s start at the top. the ball and spike plate is gilded brass with silver rose studs and ball embellishments. All of the original gilt finish remains and the silver parts are heavily tone and looks as if it has never been polished. The only wear here is very slight to ...  read more

Code: 24628