Soviet Police - Security Forces DSM
White metal medal (Silver or silver plated)
Front having the inscription in Cyrillic-
“FOR DISTINCTION IN THE PROTECTION OF PUBLIC ORDER”
Below a five pointed star.
The back the - State Emblem of the Soviet Union
With the letters CCCP below
On its ribbon with pin back mounting plate
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Code: 51298

75.00 GBP

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AFGHANISTAN Medal
For the 10th Anniversary of the Saur Revolution
On its Green ribbon and mounting plate.

In April 1978, the Saur Revolution ,
Overthrew the government of Mohamed Daoud Khan.
He was killed along with his family
In the Presidential Palace
A new government created -
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Code: 51302

15.00 GBP

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Outstanding Silver Gilt & Enamelled
Soviet Order of the Red Banner of Labour
Large Red Enamelled flag /banner with CCCP in gold
Flying over a cog wheel ,
Inset with depiction of a hydro electric dam,
Lower portion decorated with blue enamel “water”
With large central Hammer and Sickle
All surround by a gilt oak leaf wreath
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Code: 51303

95.00 GBP

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Order of Labour Glory 3rd Class
large silver,gilt and enamel award,
The front, having a raised depiction of a factory
Overlaid with a hammer and sickle,
And Cyrillic inscription of “LABOUR GLORY”
Topped by a five-pointed red enamelled star,
With red enamelled banner & CCCP in gilt
Flanked by gilt wheat stalks.
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Code: 51305

Red hard bound copy of -
“THE 47th LONDON DIVISION 1914-1919”
The forward by -
“THE RIGHT HON. VISCOUNT ESHER GCB GCVO”
Complete with all 10 pull out maps & Appendix.
Damage to one edge of the spine
(Could be repaired carefully with museum grade tape)
Otherwise in good condition.
A useful addition to any WW1 library.  read more

Code: 51273

35.00 GBP

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Red hard bound copy of -
“THE 56th LONDON DIVISION “
By Major C.H Dudley Ward.
(DSO & MC)
Printed by John Murray , Albemarle St London 1921
Complete with pull out maps & full Appendix
In good used condition
A useful addition to any WW1 library.  read more

Code: 51274

Pair of Dark Brown leather gauntlet type gloves
Though a pair they are slightly different colours
One being a tad darker than the other.
Finger / hand area is fur lined,
Where as the flaired cuff section isn’t
Adjustable strap with popper fitting across the wrist
Inside one glove there is a label
“KOPP, QUALITATS LEDERBEKLEIDUNG”
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Code: 51260

120.00 GBP

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A French lithographic biscuit tin
Depicting various WW2 events involving General Leclerc.
The lid having a picture of General Leclerc,
Along with a map of France
And badge of 2nd Free French Armoured div
The front shows Tanks in the Tunisian Desert
The back shows General Leclerc
Taking the Salute his after the Liberation of Strasbourg.
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Code: 51261

65.00 GBP

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Set of three Romanian Secret Police Decorations
Gold,Silver and Bronze grade pin back awards
Awarded from 1968-1989 (Ceausescu period)
To Officers and senior members of the Securitate
Romanian Communist State Security Service
All three awards are oval in shape
Approximately 6cm x 5cm in size
Decorated with sunburst and white stones
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Code: 51265

350.00 GBP

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Unworn matched pair German Army Shoulder Boards
Worn by a Sonderfhurer or “Specialist Leader”
These would have been civilian specialists
Called for military service - Given an Officer rank
But not able to Command themselves.
Translators, Propaganda work, medical professionals
Veterinary doctors etc the list goes on.
Attractive second type boa...  read more

Code: 51268

90.00 GBP

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White metal Officers Identity Bracelet
Named to -
2 Lieut R.W.E Bunn
Gloucester Regt
(C of E)
With original linked wrist chain.
Spring catch is broken
Otherwise in good clean condition.
No research done on this individual
(Except War Graves Commission)
Nice addition to any WW1 collection.  read more

Code: 51248

Local Defence Volunteers
Instruction sheet No.7-
Notes on Field Defences.
(Not to be Published)
Printed by HMSO and dated September 1940
Good clean readable condition
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Code: 51250

18.00 GBP

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Well made Aluminium cigarette case
Approximately 5.5” x 3” closed
Unusual concealed push button opening
Seems to work- though case can be opened by hand
It also remains closed until opened.
The catches were made with very thin metal springs
Often just “Go” as in don’t work at all .
Leaving them with no locking mechanism at all.
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Code: 51247

Unusual Tooled Leather open topped holster
It appears to be for a revolver possibly a .38
The belt loop is integral to the holster.
It’s flapped over and then sown riveted
(The two leather straps seen in the pictures)
Appears to have once had a retaining strap
Top right hand “corner” of the leather is missing
And as can be seen there’s a stu...  read more

Code: 51242

30.00 GBP

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Excellent quality French dark blue greatcoat.
Double breasted with red collar tabs
(one of which has the No.7 attached)
Two false pockets to the front
With two slit pockets to the back
(Open ended as to access trousers etc )

Inside half lined with a white cotton material.
(Some speckling- Foxing to it)
There’s also a label insid...  read more

Code: 51123

250.00 GBP

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Double sided printed “Memorial Card”
Dedicated to -
Grenadier Lt Ewald Tost,
Killed in action in East Prussia March 1945
A highly decorated soldier
Holder of the following awards -

Knights Cross of the Iron Cross
(27th August 1944 - 507th Grenadier Rgt )
German Cross in Gold
(19th December 1943 - 507th Grenadier Rgt)
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Code: 51227

Unusual Luftwaffe plane identification booklet
In a pull out concertina form - February 1940
Identifying Planes in service with the RAF at the time
Including the following-
Westland Lysander,
Fairey Battle,
Bristol Blenheim
Bristol Beaufort,
Vickers Wellington
Hawker Hurricane,
Supermarine Spitfire,
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Code: 51232

45.00 GBP

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Nice matched pair of sow in German shoulder boards
Silver wire cording on a white backing
With a light blue zig zag thread pattern
Matched No.7 attached to both shoulder boards.
Some minor wear to the boards and backing,
With some verdigris to one No.7
I’m unsure of regiment / unit
But a nice honest pair of shoulders
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Code: 51236

125.00 GBP

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Brunswick - Prussian Court mounted medal pair

Prussian Iron Cross 2nd class
Brunswick War Merit Cross 2nd class
Both with original silk ribbons
Pin back bar with a Red felt backing
(Some minor wear to the felt)
With a Prussian Veterans association badge
Firmly pinned to the bar
(Silk ribbon somewhat frayed and AF)

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Code: 51238

Unusual fighting knife
Possibly made from either a 1888 or 1903 bayonet
Or even an old sword blade ??
Double edged blade just a tad under 8” in length
Totally devoid of any markings at all-
(If there were any they have been carefully removed )
With a well defined central ridge & ricasso
(As seen on both 1888 & 1903 pattern bayonets)
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Code: 51219

110.00 GBP

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