WW1 Turkish Gallipoli Star

Nickel and enamels. brooch pin reverse. Maker marked by “BB and Co. “. Appealing age tone.

The Ottoman War Medal (Turkish: Harp Madalyası) was a military decoration awarded by the Ottoman Empire. It was commonly known in English as the Gallipoli Star and in German as the Eiserner Halbmond (Iron Crescent, in allusion to the Iron Cross). It was instituted by Sultan Mehmed V on 1 Ma...  read more

Code: 718

Belgium Order Order of the Crown - Commanders Neck Badge

The Order was instituted in 1897, initially as an award of the Belgian Congo. In 1908 the Order became also a Belgian order, given to recognize service to the Belgian state, both civil and military, and may be awarded to both Belgian nationals and foreign citizens. Five-armed white enamel and silver-gilt Maltese cross with silver-gilt graduated rays between the arms, on green enamel oval laure...  read more

Code: 1307

Killed in Action Gallipoli - Gloucestershire Regiment Trio and Memorial Plaque

A fine Gallipoli campaign group to the 7th (Service) Battalion ,The Gloucestershire Regiment. Killed in action 8th August 1915 in the attack on Chunuk Blair supporting New Zealand troops on the Rhododendron Ridge.

1914-15 Star , British War Medal and Victory Medal.

All correctly impressed as issued. All loose.

Memorial Plaque named to same.  read more

Code: 1290

WW1 A Rare Tally Band to HMAS Australia- Flag Ship of the RAN

Full length tally band. Gilt woven on black silk. As removed from cap.

In 1909 the Admiralty proposed the creation of a Pacific fleet consisting of three fleet units to be operated by Imperial forces in the Pacific region. Each fleet unit would be built around a battle-cruiser. One of these fleet units would comprise the Royal Australian Navy. With Australian Government agreement...  read more

Code: 1289

1912-18 56th Infantry Battalion Hat Badge

“The Yarra Borderers.” Rising sun hat badge. 2 x lug reverse.  read more

Code: 1172

WW2 Attributed Australian Army Steel Helmet

An early war produced M38 helmet with a dark green painted finish. To the underside of the brim a hand painted regimental number , artillery field gun and “RAA Hvy BT” . A good early first pattern liner and a well worn web chinstrap. The liner and chinstrap with service wear and age.  read more

Code: 1248

Australian Pre Federation Medical Corps Henry Yataghan Bayonet

Australia Pre-Federation Henry (Yataghan) sword bayonet. Curved steel yataghan blade made by German maker Weyersberg Kirschbaum und Cie. (W.K.C.) no other British proof or acceptance stamps ans found on Australian pref federation bayonet orders. The cross guard stamped “AMC /R85”. (Army Medical Corps. Original pressed fiber grips in good condition, working locking stud.
Black leather sc...  read more

Code: 889

WW1 Turkish M1890 Bayonet

Model 1890 Turkish Mauser Bayonet. A good example of one of the many varied bayonets used by the Ottoman army during WW1. It has its original plain wooden grips held to the tang with two screw bolts. The cross guard is stamped in Turkish Arabic with a rack number. Has a good muzzle ring and a down-turned hooked quillion. The straight single edged blade has a single fuller to each side and the r...  read more

Code: 887

Australia Pattern 1907 Bayonet 1943

A good clean example with all parkerized blade and metal fittings. The blade made by 'OA' , the Orange satellite factory. Working locking stud. The grips an official refurbishment and marked “SLAZ 56” (1956).
Comes with its leather scabbard and Patt. 37 web frog.  read more

Code: 1059

Australian WW1 Photo Postcard

Full length shot of an Infantryman in uniform with .303 rifle and bayonet and with Patt. 1908 webbing.

Two tears to the lower section of the picture.  read more

Code: 1113