Original WWII U.S. Navy Sedgley Mark 5 Signal Flare Pistol

Original WWII U.S. Navy Sedgley Mark 5 Signal Flare Pistol. This is an excellent example of a 22mm parachute flare Sedgley Signal Pistol, Mark 5, in lovely fully functional condition. Marked “USN” on both grips and along the top of the barrel
“SIGNAL PISTOL MARK 5 R.F. SEDGLEY, INC. 1944”.

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Code: 775

A Post War Hand Written Personal Letter from AdmiralKarl Donitz to Former U-Boat Commander Heinrich Schroeder.

A hand written and signed personal letter dated 6th April 1964. A short message on official “Donitz Grossadmiral” letterhead. Together with its mailing envelope.

Dr. Heinrich Andreas Schroeteler (10 December 1915 – 19 January 2000) was a German sculptor. During World War II, he commanded U-boat and received the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross and during the post-war years, he p...  read more

Code: 797

An Anglo Zulu War Zulu Knobkerrie

A good original example carved from a single piece of ironwood (Bloodwood tree). Approx 745 mm long with a 50mm ball.  read more

Code: 811

WW2 Japanese Propaganda Leaflet Siren of Death to Allied Servicemen

WW2 Japanese IJA Propaganda Leaflet to Allied soldiers. Siren Song of Death. Approx 130 mm x 175 mm. Has been glued to a paper backing and removed from an album.  read more

Code: 796

Australia WW2 KD Slip on Rank for Lieutenant

A good matched pair with “Australia “ nationality titles.  read more

Code: 816

c1902-12 Large Rank Crown for Colour Sgt / Sgt Major

A good example of the pattern worn just prior to the Great War on the pre war coloured uniform.
Very heavily padded gilt bullion on dark blue wool.  read more

Code: 815

Australia WW2 Battery Sgt Rank Badge with Japanese Aircraft Metal Backing Plate

An interesting example of a fairly common badge as worn above SGT rank chevrons for Battery Sergeant but has a field made backing place made from Japanese aircraft aluminum. There is still the green pain on the reverse. A wonderful little gem!  read more

Code: 814

Australia WW2 KD SGT Rank

Single three stage chevron on khaki drill cotton. Full size.  read more

Code: 813

Australia : Vietnam War Period SAS Wings

A 1960’s-70’s period set of SAS wings. Full size padded. Has lost its black backing material.  read more

Code: 812

WW1 Australian Light Horse Slouch Hat

A very rare , original example. Khaki fur felt in a classic field mouse brown. This example with double Puggaree, the first an unfolded khaki wool one with some moth nips. Over this is the second one a Three fold khaki cotton puggaree. It’s not uncommon to see a double puggaree but the reason why is unclear. A very nicely shaped emu plume is attached. The original leather sweatband has unfortun...  read more

Code: 807