1916 Munitions " On War Service" Workers Badge

This triangular shaped badge issued after conscription in 1916 by the Ministry of Munitions. It was intended solely for women engaged in urgent war work. A clue to this fact is that the previous versions of the badge intended for men have a button hole fitting on the back. The 1916 triangular badge has a pin like a brooch for women.  read more

Code: 187

U.S Senior Pilot Wings- Antaya GI 1/20 Silver Filled

Clutch grip reverse.  read more

Code: 226

Field Equipment of the Infantry, 1914-1945 - Hardcover book

A must have collector reference book that covers Allied and central powers Boots, mess tins, haversacks, gas masks, water bottles etc.
262 pages . 1989. Harcover.

Used but in as new condition.  read more

Code: 246

German WW1 Commemorative Medal for donations for war graves "Iron Medal",

Commemorative token in recognition for donations for war graves “I Had a Comrade”, a.k.a. “Iron Medal” (Spende für Kriegsgräber “Ich hatt einen Kameraden”, a.k.a. Eisenmedaille) - This token was instituted in 1919, soon after the Great War came to its end and was given to Germans who donated funds for erection and beautification of graves of those fallen for their Fatherland in 1914-1918. In a ...  read more

Code: 306

Australia WW1 1917 Lithgow Pattern 1907 Bayonet

The blade with overall age tone and only very light pitting. The blade maker marked "Lithgow" and dated 191 as well as usual ordnance inspection stamps. The cross guard marked to the 4th Military District ( South Australia).

Original wooden grips intact and with only usual scratches. Working locking stud.

Comes with its British made leather scabbard with tear dr...  read more

Code: 488

Miniature Most Eminent Order of the Indian Empire

An Original Miniature Most Eminent Order of the Indian Empire Medal.

It is possibly made in 9ct gold or gold plated and enamel with gilt brass hinge suspension and top bar. The reverse is unmarked but polishes up looking like 9ct gold.


A lovely early example in a fitted period private purchase fitted case.  read more

Code: 332

Japanese Type 32 Cavalry Sword

The Japanese Type 32 Cavalry sword was a government-issued cavalry sword. It was first issued in 1889 and would be crafted until the end of WWII, though by the end of WWII, where they had been serving in Manchuria and China. Though horses were largely obsolete for warfare at the time, the open terrain of North China gave advantages to using cavalry that slow men and vehicles lacking in supply d...  read more

Code: 485

Australia WW2 Rising Sun Hat badge

Choice mid- late war made example in a heavy oxidised finish . maker marked "Amor" Sydney.  read more

Code: 487

Australia WW2 Army Underpants 1943 Dated

A hopefully unissued pair of white wooden underpants. Well marked with "D arrow D" and dated 1943.  read more

Code: 489

British WW2 Women’s Land Army Hat Badge

gilt metal and painted enamels. Brooch pin reverse.  read more

Code: 490