German WW2 Made 1914 Iron Cross 1st Class

An interesting addition to the Iron Cross collection being a Third Reich period made example. Three piece construction. Not maker marked but with some effort the pin could be identified to a maker.  read more

Code: 1019

Polish AK 47 Bayonet

Knife bayonet for use with the pistolet maszynowy Kałasznikowa (pmK) Kalashnikov submachine gun, a Polish variant of the 7.62 mm. Kalashnikov AK47 assault rifle adopted ca. 1957.
A copy of the Russian 6X2 bayonet, the Polish bayonet has dark brown grip scales. The Polish scabbard is unique in not having the flattened tip. No leather frog.

The AK47 assault rifle was introdu...  read more

Code: 895

French M1874 Gras Bayonet

The M1874 was a conversion of the M1866 Chassepot design, that enabled use of the 11.15 x 59 mm. centerfire cartridge. The M1874 rifle is referred to as the Gras, after the French Army officer who developed the conversion, Colonel Basile Gras.

M1874 bayonets were produced at the French state arms plants:

—Chatellerault
—St. Etienne
—Tulle

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Code: 905

German WW2 Medical / Mountain Troop Water Bottle

M31 Canteen with Bakelite Cup & Harness.

This is a very good clean example, featuring a bakelite cap and cup, as well as a black pebble grain leather harness.  read more

Code: 924

Australia WW2 Manoora Felt Pennant

Wool felt pennant with screen print.


HMAS Manoora was an ocean liner that served in the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) during World War II. She was built in Scotland in 1935 for the Cairns to Fremantle coastal passenger run for the Adelaide Steamship Company. She was requisitioned by the RAN for naval service in 1939. Manoora was initially converted into an armed merchant cr...  read more

Code: 929

Imperial German M1888 Ammunition Pouch

Pre-WWI German model 1888 leather ammo pouch, which held cartridges for the Mauser G71 and G88 rifle. The pouch marked in the inside of the lid "124R., 1888,The leather is in very good condition. These were extensively used during WW1 particularly by NCOs.  read more

Code: 920

WW1-WW2 Bulgarian M1895 Bayonet

1895 Mannlicher bayonet made for Bulgaria by the Hungarian firm Fegyver És Gépgyár Reszvenytarsasag (Weapons and Machinery Manufacturing Co.) of Budapest. Bulgarian rampant lion logo very crisp on right ricasso. Good wooden grips. Working locking stud. Comes with its all steel scabbard. Overall Very good condition.  read more

Code: 915

Boer War Period Baden Powell Sweetheart Brooch

Brass “BP” intertwined initials supporting a photo locket of Badel Powell.  read more

Code: 864

German WW1 1918 “Cut Away” Helmet

A very rare example. Shell only, no liner. In what some people might almost say is a relic condition. I think it’s in between. The exterior of the shel have been extensively cleaned back to the base metal leaving the pitting of previous rust. The interior with a similar appearance but retaining a little of some probably post war green paint. There are no marking left to be seen.

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Code: 989

WW1 Officers Private Purchase Water Bottle

A officer private purchase pattern . Flat back bottle made of silver plated brass and cover in a khaki Barathea wool cover. Captive stopper. Leather carry strap. Some holes to the Barathea cover on the flat reverse side.  read more

Code: 999