WW2 Mothers and Widows Badge - Army Issue

Original WW2 Mothers and Widows Badge - Army Issue. One star to the bar.
"A" prefix ( Army).

Brooch pin reverse.  read more

Code: 119

Australian WW2 Duperite Dispatch Riders Helmet

Australian WW2 Duperite Dispatch Riders Helmet.

An exceptionally good condition clean example.
The pictures speak for themselves.
Has all of its original khaki green painted finish, the leather and khaki cotton neck flaps are complete and undamaged retaining the buckle and strap. A good original liner with all of the felt padding so often seen on others complete...  read more

Code: 18

c.16th century Italian made Cabasset Helmet

c.16th century Italian made Cabasset Helmet .
A fine well preserved example worn as worn in the later 1500's , a classic piece of armour from the age.

The armour made and used by most of Europe in the 16th and 17th century was either made in Italy or Germany. These two countries were the biggest exporters of this equipment and swords, halberds, and other weapons. Englan...  read more

Code: 129

WW2 North African Campaign Trench Art Ash Tray

WW2 North African Campaign Trench Art Ash Tray.
made from captured Italian ordnance. A Brixia M35 mortar (inert) fixed upright to a cut down Italian 10cm howitzer case. All nickel plated.  read more

Code: 140

Pre Federation 6 Pounder Nordenfelt Shell Case c1890.

Pre Federation 6 Pounder Nordenfelt Shell Case c1890.
The base marked with the Nordenfelt "N" stamp only.

the mouth is cracked as usually found and has some small holes as pictured.


The QF 6 pounder Nordenfelt was a light 57 mm naval gun and coast defence gun of the late 19th century used by many countries.
They were originally mounted from...  read more

Code: 153

South Vietnamese Medal South Vietnamese Civil Actions Medal, Second Class

South Vietnamese Medal South Vietnamese Civil Actions Medal, Second Class.

Original full size medal. Nice early South East asian made.  read more

Code: 158

National Order of Medal South Vietnam- Officer Class

Sth Vietnam : National Order of Medal South Vietnam- Officer Class.

Original full size medal. Nice early South East asian made.  read more

Code: 159

Australia WW2 Army Field Service Cap

Australia WW2 Army Field Service Cap. Winter wool Khaki serge material.

Mint condition unissued example. 1940 dated.  read more

Code: 160

Pre - WW2 RAF Full Dress Bullion Pilot Wings

Pre - WW2 RAF Full Dress Bullion Pilot Wings.
Kings crown. Introduced in 1920 for wear on ceremonial occasions including Royal escorts. It could and therefore often was worn optionally at weddings. Its use was officially suspended towards the outbreak of WWII, although there are a number of photographs clearly showing it being worn by Air Officers post WWII as late as 1952/3.  read more

Code: 166

U.S Purple Heart Medal c.Vietnam War Period

U.S Purple Heart Medal c.Vietnam War Period.
A nice case example as awarded during the 1960's and 1970's.

The Purple Heart median in VGC.
The case with a small dent and some scuffing to the underside.

Full size original medal and case.  read more

Code: 145