Rare WW2 Battle of Britain RAF “Scramble” Bell - 1940 Dated

A very good and rare large brass bell, with large engraved Crowned “ AM 1940” engraving. Around the bottom edge stamped “ Presented by R G Dixon Melton Mowbray”. The crown with makers mark “GB”. Missing the Clapper. The bell remains in untouched condition now with an overall Tobacco brown patina. They were not used exclusively to 'scramble' aircraft but due to various original 1940 Pathe newsr...  read more

Code: 3406

An Attributed British General Officer’s Marmeluke

A Pattern 1831 General Officers Marmeluke c.1870-1880.

'Mameluke' style, curved blade, gilded brass fittings, blade marked Harman & Co., Calcutta and decorated with foliage, 'VR' cypher, and a General Officer's rank insignia, 900mm including hilt, with original brass scabbard, this with a large dent to to bottom end, some small traces of surface rust to the blade, otherwise very...  read more

Code: 3411

Australia Pre-Federation Rough Riders Proficiency Sleeve Badge

Large gilt bullion worsted on black wool backing Introduced in Victorian Military Forces regulations 1893.
Approx 80mm x 65mm


See Cossum Cloth page 13.  read more

Code: 3394

Australia Pre-Federation Farrier and Farrier Sergeant Proficiency Sleeve Badge

Large gilt bullion worsted on black wool backing.
See Cossum cloth page 20.
Approximately 60x 50mm  read more

Code: 3393

Australia Pre-Federation Marksmanship Sleeve Badge - Rifle Regiments

Silver bullion worsted on green wool backing for Rifle Regiments. 1891 date. Rare in this colour configuration.  read more

Code: 3395

Australia Pre-Federation Government White Papers Victorian Military Forces Regulations

Original Government white paper released to both Houses of Parliament 1864. Small paragraphs concerning Pay rates for all ranks, officers retirements , Bands, Interior economy, leave of absence, Honour sand salutes etc.

Slightly larger than A4 size.  read more

Code: 3396

Australia Pre-Federation Victorian Government Blue Papers 1862 Victoria Volunteer Force

Released by the government to the Houses of Parliament. 1862-62 “Victoria Volunteer Force” A report of the annual course of musketry instruction of the force. Inside lists a large number of Victoria corps and regiments. Together with another blue paper, single sheet dated 1861 and titled “ Volunteer Force “ Statement showing details of expenditure medals, targets and incidentals. Slightly large...  read more

Code: 3398

Pre-Federation Victorian Volunteer Rifles Pouch Badge

QVC. White Metal. 2x lug reverse. c.1860-1880. Has had Numeral or letters removed from the center.
2x screw post reverse. 42mm  read more

Code: 3409

Australia Pre-Federation Rifle Regiments Hat Badge

Uncrowned bugle in toned brass. 2x lug reverse. 45x34mm. While the bugle. Was used by various pre federation rifle regiments this one is most likely used by the Ballarat Rangers and Ballarat Ballarat Rifle Corps. C1860’s and probably had a red felt backing.

Refer to Military Badges of the Colonies by Grebert page 156.  read more

Code: 3408

Australia Pre-Federation Button

Victorian Volunteer Rifles c1860-1870. White metal, 22mm. Sydney Maker.  read more

Code: 3413