Military Collectables

WW2 Era 1942 Dated United States 48 Stars and Stripes Linen Flag

The United States had 48 stars on their flag from 1912 to 1959, this flag is clearly dated for 1942 and carries the symbol for the Infantry and is also marked ‘Boston Massachusetts’. The quality is superb with each linen panel being sewn as are the stars, it measures 60 inches long x 32 2ide and comes in very good condition, there is a little bleeding of the red colour in places but otherwise s...  read more

Code: 31545

Rare WW1 Era Postcards – National Shooting Gallery – Edith Cavell

A rare collection of WW1 postcards in a concertina package which was issued by the National shooting gallery (Belgium) and is entitled ‘ Souvenir of the civilian martyrs of the Great War 1914 – 1918’, inside are 10 postcards which feature: Edith Cavell, Gabrielle Petit, various graves and towards the back two quite graphic photo postcards of dead German soldiers in coffins, one who was shot del...  read more

Code: 31544

Soviet Era Painted Metal Plaque – Joseph Stalin

Dating from the Soviet era this solid metal plaque is over painted and depicts Joseph Stalin, there are no maker marks, it measures just over 7 inches long and comes in good condition with some minor paint loss.  read more

Code: 31543

Vintage QEII Era Royal Navy Officers Cap

A good example of a vintage QEII Royal Navy officers peaked cap, it has a separate band with the bullion work Naval emblem with crown, it was supplied by the ‘Army and Navy hat & cap Co Ltd’ and comes in a size 7, a previous owner ‘T. Milward has his name inside. Light signs of age and use.  read more

Code: 31542

WW2 Era ‘Tommy’ White Metal Trench Lighter

A good example of a WW2 era made in England trench lighter known as the ‘Tommy’, it is plated brass and appears complete, measuring nearly 3 inches long it comes in good condition with signs of use and minor wear.  read more

Code: 31541

Yugoslavian Order of the Partisan Star w Rifles.

White metal and enamel star stablished by order of Josip Broz Tito, the supreme commander of the Yugoslav Partisans on August 15th, 1943. There were three classes, this one, with rifles 3rd class was awarded for or courage and self-sacrifice. This order was awarded in the years 1943-1980 and during that time it was awarded a total 10,384 times, this one, a soviet issue is engraved with the iss...  read more

Code: 31539

WW2 Era Italian 10th Bersaglieri Regiment Cap badge.

Scarce large brass badge of the 10th Bersaglieri Regiment. An elite Italian infantry regiment known for being expert marksmen. They served in North Africa and Sicily during WWII before being disbanded in May 1943.
This badge was worn on the Vaira a wide brim hat featuring cascading black western capercaillie feathers.
This badge is in very good condition with one set of blades on ...  read more

Code: 31537

Two WW1 Era Ephemera Items, Scroll and Memorial Service

These two items of WW1 era ephemera consists of a November 1918 memorial service booklet held at Southwark Cathedral for the men of the Metropolitan water board who lost their lives during the Great War and they are listed within, a scroll in a card tube dated December 1st 1914 listing the men in a roll of honour who are serving with His Majesty’s forces and who worked for Macmillan & Co Ltd of...  read more

Code: 31536