WW1 British Cogswell & Harrison 1916 Dated Brass Very Flare Pistol

WW1 British Cogswell & Harrison 1916 Dated Brass Mk III Very Flare Pistol.

A nice Great War-produced example of the English military Mark III* flare pistol, as issued and used during the last part of World War I. This particular pistol was upgraded to III* during the interwar period, when it was still in service, and was still in use during WWII.
The Mark III signal pist...  read more

Code: 89

Edwardian - WW1 Field Surgical Kit

Edwardian - WW1 Field Surgical Kit.
a lovely old Edwadian group of surgical instruments comprising of a rectangular stainless steel box with gauge padding interior, adjustable forceps, suture scissors, two probes of some sort, one with a nice wooden ebony handle, tweezers (Glasgow maker), small fine staple and a much larger bone handle scale. A steel sterilising bath and a very nice l...  read more

Code: 91

Rare Australian Militia Mess Tin with Matching Water Bottle

Rare Australian Militia Mess Tin with Matching Water Bottle

A rare inter-war item made for the CMF/AMF

Green enamel water bottle shortened to 950ml capacity. Bayonet tin screw cap. ( No cloth cover).

The far rarer “Canteen Cup” has a folding handle and nests with the water bottle, in the same fashion of the US M1910 canteen, It is made of pressed or...  read more

Code: 95

Germany: Inter war Reichswehr Enlisted Ranks Belt Buckle

Germany: Inter war Reichswehr Enlisted Ranks Belt Buckle.

This worn Heer Reichswehr Buckle is a nice example of a desirable early buckle. This is an uncommon variant of this buckle type, made of nickel silver. This was the standard pattern of German Army enlisted belt buckle from the establishment of the Reichswehr until 1936, and these were, in some cases, still in use during th...  read more

Code: 93

Australia Named Pre WW1 Sterling Silver Presentaion Spoon with Rising Sun

Australia Named Pre WW1 Sterling Silver Presentaion Spoon.

Hall marked sterling silver desert spoon with a large hand chisel cut engraved rising sun to the bowl of the spoon and to the handle " S.R.C WA Presented by Lieut Spurge Won By SSM F Rissmann 21/8/12".



Cyril Herman SPURGE
Date of birth 15 September 1877
Marital statu...  read more

Code: 94

WW1 Period Royal Navy Midshipman’s Dirk and Waistbelt

British or Australian Royal Navy Midshipman’s Dirk and Waistbelt.

A Fair example of aFirst World War era Naval Midshipman’s dirk. The dirk features a gilded brass lion head and ornate back strap, with portepee ring and acorn quillion. The pebbled ray skin grip is typically in very good condition. The front langet is adorned with the naval anchor and wreath. The push button lock i...  read more

Code: 53

WW1 Turkish 7.7cm Artillery Projectile

WW1 Turkish 7.7cm or (77mm) Artillery Projectile.

The all steel shrapnel projectile retains its brass driving band ( fired) and is Turkish made with some notable arabic lettering to the base. There is also very small traces of the original brown paint finish.
The brass fuse also has Turkish arabic numbers around the timing ring. It is missing it nose cone.

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Code: 55

France WW1 Inter-Allied Victory Medal

France WW1 Inter- Allied Victory Medal.
Original full size medal.  read more

Code: 65

Portuguese Nation Republican Guard Pickelhaube

Portuguese Nation Republican Guard Pickelhaube.

A nice large size helmet. Black leather body with gilt brass spike , fittings peak strap and side boss. Brass and white metal helmet plate.
Retains its originall leather liner but missing the chinstrap.
A most interesting addition to the pickelhaube family.  read more

Code: 22

Japanese WW2 Civil Defense Late War Field Cap

Japanese WW2 Civil Defense Late War Field Cap.
Late war "last ditch" pressed paper/felt field cap with leatherette sweatband. Although these were issue to the army this example has a civil defence badge to the front. Overall wear and soiling consummate with age.  read more

Code: 16