World Militaria

REFERENCE BOOK, A SHORT HISTORY OF THE LIFE GUARDS.

Publish in England in 1933. Pocket size book by R.J.T.Hills with over 100 pages charting the History of the British Life Guards from 1660 until 1927 giving the history of the Regiment and its battles with a number of highly detailed fold out maps. Exc++  read more

Code: 37060

WW1 BRITISH PRINCESS MARY 1914 GIFT TIN,

The tin is still in good condition with just age splits to the lower outer edge. Complete with original photograph of the owner of the tin wearing military uniform with his mother and two sisters. The tin also contains 303 rifle round (not live) and a British 1917 dated old penny coin. Exc++  read more

Code: 37052

WW1 BRITISH OLD BILL CAR MASCOT.

A superb and rare bronze figure of Old Bill a well known WW1 British military character. He is wearing a British WW1 helmet which is signed on the reverse side Bruce Bairnsnfather who designed and registered the Old Bill character. The under side of the figure is marked, Copyright and registration number 966920 which shows that the design was officially registered. Complete with original metal ...  read more

Code: 35997

SET OF WW1 BADGES OF THE NORTHUMBERLAND HUSSARS.

The set comprises two collar dogs and cap badge of this cavalry unit. Nice set.  read more

Code: 37008

SCOTTISH REGIMENTAL CAP BADGE.

Large white metal cap badge of the Scottish Argyll and Sutherland Regiment.. WW2 period or earlier.  read more

Code: 37006

BRITISH VICTORIAN YETAGAN BAYONET.

This is the model 1856/58 Yetagan sword bayonet. The bayonet does not feature any issue stamps and apparently some of these that are not marked were were used in the American civil war. Iron hilt with chequered composition grip plates. The rifle slot is tight so it might need some oil to release it. Long impressive blade has some old age marks. Leather scabbard is complete with metal fittings. ...  read more

Code: 36953

ANTIQUE ENGLISH FLINT LOCK TAP ACTION PISTOL BY RICHARDS.

A very attractive double barrel tap action pistol. The frame is engraved with crossed flags and it is maker marked, Richards London. Proof mark to the underside of the pistol. The flint lock action is in good working order. Wooden grip is in excellent condition. Size almost 8 inches or 19cm long. Circa 1810. A good looking antique gun. Exc++  read more

Code: 36899

WW2 BRITISH ARP BADGE AND WAR SERVICE BADGE.

Solid silver ARP badge, the reverse side has button hole fitting and silver hallmarks LONDON 1936 with makers mark. Circular silver badge with George the 6th cypher and Royal crown and inscription, FOR KING AND EMPIRE SERVICES RENDERED. The reverse side features pin and hook and with issue number B61237.Complety with safety chain. Mint set.  read more

Code: 36891

WW1 BRITISH ROBINS DUDLEY FIGHTING KNIFE COMPLETE WITH LEATHER SCABBARD.

Metal handle with knuckle protector, the bottom of the grip is stamped with the makers name, ROBINS DUDLEY. The blade shows some age marks but it is still in good condition and could be cleaned if required. Complete with original brown leather scabbard which still retains the retaining strap and brass button. A rare WW1 British fighting knife. Exc++  read more

Code: 36883

BRITISH FS COMMAND KNIFE WITH SCARCE WOODEN GRIP.

Third pattern FS knife with scarce wooden grip which has a slight hairline crack at the lower section. The knife is fitted with steel crossguard and pommel. The blade shows some wear. Brown leather scabbard fitted with four leather tabs and blued steel base mount, The grip retaining strap is still in place but shows some wear. Exc+  read more

Code: 36860