Military Collectables

Vintage Indonesian Mandau Sword.

A vintage Mandau or head hunters sword the traditional weapon of the Dayak people of Borneo and the peoples of Indonesia. It has a wooden grip with bamboo wrapping, but the hair plumes have been removed. It has a long hand wrought steel blade and a carved and wrapped wood scabbard.
Associated with the headhunting ceremony, in which people would gather to attack other tribes and gather h...  read more

Code: 31268

Vintage German Youth Knife.

A post war German Youth Scout Knife with later added but original Hitler youth rune. A lovely little knife bearing the makers mark for Schneidteufel Solingen Germany. It is overall good condition and comes in its original leather sheath and measures 8.25 inches long. Sheath has damaged restrainer strap.
Shipping to mainland UK only  read more

Code: 31267

Queen’s Own Highlanders Officers Bonnet Badge.

A beautiful quality silver plated 3-piece 3D badge of the Queen’s Own Highlanders (Seaforth & Cameron) worn from 1961 to the early 1990’s. It is in superb condition, but the silver is heavily toned.
Ref. F27  read more

Code: 31266

Seaforth Highlanders Officers Bonnet Badge.

A white metal or plated badge worn up to 1958. This one is a late example in very good condition with nice bright detail.
Ref. F26  read more

Code: 31265

1937 Pattern Officers Webbing Belt Holster and Pouch.

A good set of 1937 pattern officers webbing including the belt with original brass fittings, holster dated 1942 and ammo pouch dated 1942. All in superb used condition. The adjustable belt is currently set to fit a 40 inch waist, max 44 inches.  read more

Code: 31264

WW2 Winter Campaign Medal 1941/42 by Wiedmann

The Winter campaign medal or Medaille Winterschlacht im Osten 1941/42, also known as the Eastern Front Medal. It was awarded to both German and Axis personnel who served on the German Eastern Front during the winter campaign period of 15 November 1941 to 15 April 1942.
Qualifications for the medal included service of a minimum of 14 days service in active combat; 30 combat sorties for L...  read more

Code: 31263

WW1 Medal pair to Garlick Royal Fusiliers.

WW1 british war and Victory medal correctly named to Percy George Garlick Royal Fusiliers.
Percy Garlick was born in Chaterham Surrey around 1896, his father George was a gardener, and his mother Ellen owned her own Tobacconist and Confectioners in the town. Percy enlisted into the 4th battalion on 14th December 1916 until he was transferred to the 22nd battalion on 7th November 1917 and...  read more

Code: 31262

1891 Italian Mannlicher-Carcano Carbine Bayonet.

A scarce bayonet made for the 1891 Italian Mannlicher-Carcano Carbine from around 1897, unique by the transverse bayonet lug requiring the bayonet to be placed over the muzzle, then slid sideways on to the bayonet lug from left to right. This arrangement required the bayonet's press stud to be at the rear of the pommel. This one made by Brescia is a good gap filler. The blade was once broken an...  read more

Code: 31261

Antique Hiatt Come Along or Nipper Handcuffs

Dating from the late Victorian/Edwardian era these handcuffs were made by Hiatt & Co a well know manufacturer of prison restraints, they are known as ‘come along’ or ‘nipper’ cuffs and are a snap or snatch type utilizing a spring clip locking mechanism rather than a traditional key, made from wrought steel they measure approx. 5.25 long and come in very good condition.  read more

Code: 31260

Vintage RAF Beaufort Aircrew Cold Weather MK3 Jacket

Manufactured by the Beaufort company for the RAF this vintage aircrew cold weather MK3 jacket comes in super virtually unused condition, it bears a very clear lable inside which contains all of the official information including its NATO reference, broad arrow and additional date stamp of 12/91, it is classed as a size 6 with the measurements of height: 172 – 181cm, chest 96 – 106cm, other than...  read more

Code: 31259