Military Collectables

1914 Star Trio to Tell 19th Hussars

When the war began in august 1914 the 19th Hussars were at their barracks at Tidworth in Wiltshire. On mobilisation the regiment was split into their three squadrons and used as divisional cavalry. If we look at what date Norman was sent overseas, we can tell he was part of A squadron, embarking on SS Clement from Southampton on the 18th August. They arrive in Rouen a day later being the divisi...  read more

Code: 29275

Victorian India General Service Medal – Burma Clasp to Martin 2nd Norfolk’s

An India General Service Medal with Bura 1887 – 89 clasp correctly attached, correct engraved naming to 877 Private Charles Martin 2nd Battalion the Norfolk Regiment.
Burma was annexed by the British on January 1, 1886, by the proclamation of the Viceroy and Governor-General of India, Lord Dufferin. The annexation sparked an anti-colonial resistance which would last until 1896. This resu...  read more

Code: 29277

Original Signed Autograph Wing Commander Leonard Cheshire VC

An original signed autograph by Wing Commander Geoffrey Leonard Cheshire, Baron Cheshire, VC, OM, DSO & Two Bars, DFC (7 September 1917 – 31 July 1992).
He was the youngest group captain in the RAF and one of the most highly decorated pilots of the war.
After the war he founded a nursing home that grew into the charity Leonard Cheshire Disability. He became known for his work in c...  read more

Code: 29294

WW2 Territorial Group to Dawson REME – Twice MID

A fabulous WW2 group of six medals including 1939-45 star, Africa star with 1st Army bar, Italy star, Defence medal, 1939-45 War medal with MID emblem and the Territorial Efficiency medal correctly named to 206394 Warrant Officer 1st Class S. R. Dawson. Royal Electrical & Mechanical Engineers.
WO1 Dawson was serving with the Royal Army Service Corps territorials when war broke out, part ...  read more

Code: 29303

Victorian Colemans Mustard Tin.

A printed tin which would have sat in a corner store for dispensing Colemans Mustard. Two sides still have the original prints remaining the other two sides the decoration is lost. It has a lovely embossed queens crown on the top lid. It measures 8 x 8 x 8 inches high.  read more

Code: 29334

Unusual Dated 1938 Trench Art Brass Ashtray

This solid brass small ashtray is clearly dated for 1938 on the base it also has other markings including P152 and 33, I think it is German in origin and is the central part of a much larger shell case which has been machined down and converted into the ashtray. It is heavy and comes in good condition although the rest for the cigarette looks out of shape, it measures just under two inches in d...  read more

Code: 29381

WW1 Era French Trench Art Ashtray & Matchbox Holder Stand

This is a really nice example of a WW1 trench art shell case ornament, the base which I think is French in origin has a series of marks including 75 DEC, C.17 and others, it has been engraved with a series of battles from both Belgium and Franch including: Alsace, Marne, Verdun, Somme and around the base ‘Yser’, the central column has been constructed from brass possibly bullet casings designed...  read more

Code: 29382

WW1 Era Mills Bomb Hand Grenade – No23 MK1 Falkirk Iron Co

This is a very nice example of a WW1 Mills hand grenade made at the Falkirk Iron Co possibly in 1916 as it has 10/16 to the base plug, below is a good history for the Mills, this example comes in very good condition for its age, the brass base plug has been cleaned up revealing all of the relevant information, it measures 4 inches long.
"Mills bomb" is the popular name for a series of Br...  read more

Code: 29385

WW1 Era German Egg Hand Grenade

A great example of a WW1 German Eierhandgranate or hand grenade, below is a brief history for the use of the item, this one comes in very good condition for its age with its transportation plug in place, it has been cleaned.
The Model 17 Eierhandgranate (German for "egg hand grenade") is a small defensive and offensive hand grenade which was used by Germany during World War I. The averag...  read more

Code: 29387

WW2 Era 9ct Gold Front RAF Sweetheart Brooch 7

This WW2 era sweetheart brooch made for the RAF has a gold plated back and a solid 9ct gold front and is marked accordingly on the back, it is very nice quality and the condition is super, it measures 1.75 inches long.  read more

Code: 29388