WW1 Souvenir Brass Matchbox Holder

Commercially made souvenir in brass with a large blue enamel Cross of Lorraine and plain reverse.  read more

Code: 2623

WW1 Souvenir Brass Matchbox Holder

A commercially made example in brass. Featuring the town crest of Chaumont.

During World War I, Chaumont, France, served as the General Headquarters (GHQ) for the American Expeditionary Forces (AEF) under General John J. Pershing. From September 1, 1917, to July 11, 1919, the AEF directed operations from Chaumont, involving over two million American soldiers.  read more

Code: 2624

WW1 Souvenir Brass Matchbox Holder

A commercially made die struck piece in brass featuring the Reims Cathedral.

On the outbreak of the First World War, the cathedral was commissioned as a hospital, and troops and arms were removed from its immediate vicinity. On 4 September 1914, the XII Saxon corps arrived at the city and later that day the Imperial German Army began shelling the city. The guns, located 7 km (4.3...  read more

Code: 2625

Pre-Federation Royal Navy Tunic Button

c.1891-1902 Small size. Gilt. QVC 15mm.  read more

Code: 2594

British Military General Service Medal 1793-1814

A name erased orignal example with 6 original clasps “Salamanca”, “Vittoria”, Pyrenees”, Nivelle”, “Nive”, “Orthes”. The clasps all fixed in two sections.

Original full size medal name erased.

Perfect gap filler.  read more

Code: 2658

Imperial German Franco- Prussian War Mounted Pair

Franco - Prussian War Medal with 3 clasps “Gravelotte - St Privat”, Vionville-Mars La Tour”, “ Spicheren”. Impressed edge “Made from Captured Guns” And 1897 Prussian Centenary Medal.
Excellent condition retaining full gilt to both emdals.
The detachable bar is missing one of the mounting hooks on the reverse and now having the War Medal sewn into place.  read more

Code: 2653

Germany WW1 Wound Badge in Silver with Miniature

Lovely original matching pair of the voided “cut out” pattern. Die struck with vertical pin and appealing age patina. The miniature with matching age patina and a knurled stick pin.  read more

Code: 2641

WW2 RAAF Desk Top Cigarette Box

A very well made and nicely presented desk top pieces made from a light cigar box fitted with a cast brass Aeroplane (possibly a Hudson Bomber) as usually sen fitted on an ashtray.  read more

Code: 2650

British Pattern 1888 General Service Waist Belt

A very nice example for Volunteers and Scottish Regiments. Brown leather with a white metal QVC General Service union clasp buckle and white metal rear buckles. The rear of the leather buckle tab unit stamped. Suit both British units and Pre-Federation Australian Military Forces.

Overall very good condition with appealing age polishing to the leather.  read more

Code: 2649

Australian Commonwealth Military Buttons 1902-1911

White metal for Rifle regiments or Light Horse.
2x 21mm.
2x 25mm.

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Code: 2648