WW1 MILLS BOMB MONEY BOX
Unusual No.5 Mills Grenade money box.
Unusual because it’s a factory made example
The filler plug has never been drilled out
The base plug hole has never been threaded
A simple shaped metal plate / plug is pushed in place
The only marking is a solitary letter Y
As such I’ve no idea of the manufacture
Was this a wartime defective item ?
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110.00 GBP
HM SILVER MOUNTED RIFLE BRIGADE OFFICES POUCH
Old Black Patent leather back pouch
With hallmarked silver mounts
Stamped with B&P makers mark -Birmingham 1886
With Strung Bugle to the front flap
I am unable to check if the Bugle Horn is silver
As its attached by a nut (But I'm sure it is)
Only faults I can find are -
The Patent finish has bubbled and "Melted " in places
And the strap c... read more
CASED BOER WAR COMMEMORATIVE SPOON SET
Very unusual set of cased six silver plated spoons
Showing British Army Officers of the day
Each spoon is named with a portrait of the Officer
Set under flags & hibiscus flowers (?)
The following officers are depicted
KITCHENER
FISHER
GREY
FRENCH
HAMILTON
BEATTY
Back of the spoons are marked with the maker etc
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75.00 GBP
WW2 / PRE 1953 KENT CONSTABULARY NIGHT DUTY HELMET PLATE
Nice original Kent Constabulary Helmet plate
Kings crown (Pre 1953) as worn in WW2
Original Black finish -issued for “Night Duty”
As opposed to the white metal “Daytime “ plate
With central WM Invica Horse
All rear fixings intact and original
Nice “Home Front” police helmet plate read more
WW1 ERA METROPOLITAN POLICE SPECIAL CONSTABULARY BADGE
Bronze Metropolitan Police lapel badge
WW1 period with Kings Crown
Issued to and worn by the Special Constabulary
Circular rear fitting with makers name etc
Good clean condition. read more
18.00 GBP
4 X WW1 “TRENCH FIND” GLASS BOTTLES
4 x Old Glass bottles
All moulded with a manufacturer / retailers name etc
Obtained from a long standing collection
2 x with paper labels that state -
“WW1 TRENCH FINDS / TRENCH FINDS”
All showing age and discolouration
But no major chips or cracks / bits missing read more
WW1 FRENCH MEDAL MILITAIRE & PENSION BOOK ;
French Medal Militaire
With a accompanying Pension Book (?)
Book contains the recipients details and photograph
Possibly researchable , unusual lot
In good clean honest condition read more
55.00 GBP
PAIR OF ATS - ARMY OFFICERS BOOTS
Very nice pair of chestnut brown boots
Part lace up , with a double buckle top
Stamped 1944 inside along with the makers name -
John White - M Fitt
There’s also a name in ink -Maj Holloway
These are I believe RAOC pattern boots
But due to the size I’m not 100% positive
They are small only about 11” from tip of toe to heel !
Without ho... read more
110.00 GBP
WW2 GERMAN SAND GOGGLES & POUCH
Pair of wartime disposable German dust goggles
As used by the Afrika Corps etc
Often seen in pictures of pith helmets
Also worn by dispatch riders vehicle commanders etc
In stone mint condition
Contained in a grained cardboard material pouch read more
10.00 GBP
BRASS SMLE RIFLE OIL BOTTLE
Original SMLE oiler bottle
With screw off lid and inner “Spoon”
Unable to make out a date on the bottom
Not sure if it’s WW1 or WW2 issue
I can see it’s marked with a broad arrow .
With maker marked JJB & an inspection stamp
A little bit grubby but it is what it is read more
18.00 GBP
WW2 PERIOD WD MARKED BOSONS CALL & CHAIN
Good old WD marked Bosuns call
Both sides of the Buoy have Broad Arrow stamps
The Keel is marked - “Made in England “
Complete a heavy weight neck chain
Not a modern Indian copy
A nice collectable item in good condition read more
38.00 GBP
1938 DATED BRITISH FOLDING WIRE CUTTERS
Good honest set of British folding wire cutters
With an even brown patinated colour
Some light pitting and surface rust
But nothing detrimental to the item
They are dated 1938 with a Broad Arrow
The makers mark just isn’t readable
(By me at least !)
They fold easily and no doubt still cut if required read more
28.00 GBP
AFRICAN DAGGER & SHEATH
Jile / Gile Dagger from the Afar people
Of Ethiopia, Somalia , Eritrea & Djibouti
8.5” double edged blade with a distinctive angular tip
And .75” dark metal central core
Shaped wooden grip decorated with studs
With its Original patterned leather scabbard
With rear integral belt loop
The only “Issue” is some very slight edge damage
On t... read more
75.00 GBP
SMALL GREEN LEATHER AUTO PISTOL HOLSTER
Unusual small Automatic Pistol Holster
Made of a soft chromed green leather
Possibly Italian for the Beretta M34
Strangely no extra mag holder or rear belt loops
So how it was actually worn I don’t know !
Very well made and of good quality
Professionally done ,not a homemade lash up read more
40.00 GBP
UNOPENED WW2 US CARLISLE DRESSING TIN
Unopened olive green Carlisle dressing
Retaining almost 100% of its Original painted finish
Good clean collectable item read more
18.00 GBP
BOXED WW2 DUTCH MEMORIAL CANDLE HOLDER
Very unusual boxed white metal candle holder
Bearing the badge of the Dutch organisation
Stichting 1940-44
The official foundation that provides services to-
“Members of the Resistance,victims of persecution ,
And Civilian war victims from the years 1940-1944”
Approximately 1.5” tall x 2.5” across
I’ve not seen one before and guess it’s prett... read more
45.00 GBP
WW1- 1920’s CLOTH SAILOR DOLL
1920’s (?) WW1 (?) Sailor doll
Approximately 9” tall
With a blue velvet material body
Moveable head with painted features
Sailors cap at a “Jaunty Angle “
Square rig and white “Rope” lanyard
With affixed miniature WW1 medal ribbon bar
Some minor wear and tear
(One hand and cap very slightly frayed )
A tad grubby but old and no d... read more
WW2 HOME GUARD LAPEL BADGE
Kings Crown
Plated brass Home Guard badge
HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE motto
With a central “HG “
With half moon rear fixing read more
12.00 GBP
QC GRENADIER GUARDS CAP BADGE
Gilt metal Post 1952 Grenadier Guards cap badge
With two loops to the back read more
8.00 GBP
WW 1915 ON WAR SERVICE BADGE
1915 War Service Badge
Half moon button fixing to the rear ,
Along with makers details
MAPPIN & WEBB - LONDON & SHEFFIELD read more
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