Early 20thC Blackened Brass Binoculars – Military Issue?

Unusually these binoculars totally lack any makers details unless it is very well hidden under the black paint. The body is brass which has been blackened and the barrels are black leather clad, they are adjustable and the optics are very good and clear but would benefit from a strip down clean, they measure 6.5 inches closed and aside from general age use marks have a dent on one eye piece.  read more

Code: 27661

1908 Issue Kaizer Franz Joseph 60 years Jubilee Medal –Rare Variant

The Jubilee Medal (Signum Memoriae) was a military award of Austria–Hungary. Established on 21 October 1898 by Emperor Franz Joseph I of Austria, it commemorates 50 years of his reign. The medal was awarded to members of the Austro–Hungarian armed forces. This example was issued on the occasion of the celebrations for the 60th year jubilee 1848-1908 a rare version of the medal given to the part...  read more

Code: 27650

WW1 Era German Merit Cross for War Aid medal

The Merit Cross for War Aid (German: Verdienstkreuz für Kriegshilfe) was a war decoration of Prussia awarded during World War I. Instituted 5 December 1916, the cross was awarded for patriotic war aid service, without regard to status or rank. This example comes in very good condition.  read more

Code: 27649

Pre WW2 German Hindenburg ‘faithfully beyond the grave’ Badge

This small brass badge made in the manner of a tinnie so this pressed out metal has the image of Paul Von Hindenburg, around him in German ‘treu ubers grass hinaus’ which appears to translate to ‘faithfully beyond the grave’. It comes in very good condition and measures one inch in diameter.  read more

Code: 27646

Victorian Small Brass 12th Royal Lancers Coate Button

A lovely quality Victorian Coate button for the 12th Prince of Wales Royal Lancers, a quality produced product maker marked for Hawkes & Co London, it comes in very good condition with very mild signs of use, it measures 20mm in diameter.  read more

Code: 27641

Early 20thC Bronze Army Rifles Association Medal

A very good quality bronze medal for the Army rifles association, this example has not been engraved on the reverse for a recipient and comes in very good condition on its original ribbon, the disc measures 40mm in diameter.  read more

Code: 27635

Scarce WW1 Turkish-Shortened German Ersatz Bayonet.

This one has the typical all metal hilt with the scarcer two part two step cross guard with muzzle ring. The two part guard and muzzle ring allows fitment on both the 8 mm. Mauser Gewehr 98 and earlier 8 mm. M1888 Commission Rifle. The blade is made of good steel with a shallow fuller to both sides. It has a pressed steel scabbard with the makers name impressed on one side, which I just can’t m...  read more

Code: 27616

Early 20thC Queen’s Own Worcestershire Hussars Brass Button 6

A nice example of an early Pre WW1 brass button for the Queen’s own Worcestershire Hussars, it carries their battle honours for service during the Boer war, it is maker marked on the back for Jennens & Co Ltd London a mark which was used from 1912-1924, the ornate button comes in very good condition with some surface marks to the metal and measures 26mm in diameter.
In 1837, Queen Victor...  read more

Code: 27598

Pre 1881 38th South Staffordshire Regiment of Foot Brass Button 2

First raised in 1705 the 38th (1st Staffordshire) regiment existed for many years before being amalgamated in 1881, active through the Victorian era below are some of the engagements they were involved with. This small brass button has the Queen’s crown with 38 below and the Staffordshire knot, made by Firmins London it comes in super condition and measures
In 1854, it sailed for the Cr...  read more

Code: 27590

Group of 24 WW2 Era National Fire Service Buttons

A great group of 24 NFS (national fire service) buttons, first founded during WW2 in 1941, they include 18 large and 3 small white metal and 3 bakelite examples, without checking them all some are marked ‘Cheney’ Birmingham on the reverse, all are in very good condition and the largest measures one inch in diameter.  read more

Code: 27583