British India 3rd Bengal Infantry Tunic Button.

C.1881-1902. QVC. Gilt brass. Large size. 25mm  read more

Code: 2058

Rare Australian Francotte Cadet Rifle Bayonet

Socket Bayonet. Essentially a miniature Patt 1853 Bayonet. Made in Belgium with its marker stamp “ Auguste Francotte.
No scabbard. A rare change to obtain a rather rare bayonet.
The Victorian Government ordered only 1000 of these bayonets.  read more

Code: 2000

US Pilot Survival Knife

A good used private purchase example c.Vietnam War.
Brown leather “washer” style grip . Unmarked blade and cross guard. The pommel painted orange for night recognition. Comes with its dark brown / black leather sheath , this also unmarked and shows matching age and service wear. Also has the sharpening stone inside the sheath pouch.
Overall a nice example exhibiting appealing age.  read more

Code: 2041

WW2 RAAF Officers Side Cap. -UK Made

RAAF dark blue wool serge with black kings crown buttons to the front flap. An officer blackened brass cap eagle badge fitted in a jaunty position. Velvet sweatband and silk lining typical of a UK made cap. Shows wear consummate with servcie use and age.

A good used example of a RAAF officers side cap made in the UK.  read more

Code: 2049

Australian WW2 Tin Cup and Field Stove

A good example of issue field cup. This pattern dated from WW1 through to the Militia period and also used during WW2. This example maker marked “Willow” and comes with its rare tin lid. The lid not often found and it’s only the cup that usually turns up. Together with a near unused condition field stove that fits perfectly into the cup and the lid can be closed perfectly.  read more

Code: 2051

US Gerber Fighting Knife

Double edged blade. The serial number corresponds to a manufacturer date of 1978. The black leather scabbard serial number is non matching and dates to 1980.

Overall in fantastic condition.

Note : Lic Required in Victoria for double edged weapons.  read more

Code: 2042

WW1 Memorial Plaque in Privately Purchased Display Frame

The memorial Plaque named to “George Frederick Thorpe”. Machine Gun Corps

There is actually a fair amount of research on this particular soldier on the “Sutton in Craven “ website.

Enlisting as a Private in November 1914 in the West Yorkshire Regiment. Promoted through the ranks for merit and bravery to Sergeant and Tranfering to the Machine Gun Corps. Wounded i...  read more

Code: 2047

German WW2 Luftwaffe LKpW101 Winter Flying Helmet

The Luftwaffe leather winter flying helmet, specifically the LKpW101, was a standard issue helmet for pilots and aircrew during WWII. It was designed for cold weather use, using dark brown leather with a shearling or sheepskin lining for warmth and comfort. These helmets also featured molded leather earcups with internal earphones, a throat microphone, and other features like goggles and oxygen...  read more

Code: 2050

Australia WW2 Army Slouch Hat -1942 dated.

A near unissued example. Khaki fur felt with hook and eye side fastening. AMF khaki wool Puggaree. Near mint condition full size oxidized rising sun hat badge. Leather sweatband maker code marked and dated 1942. No chinstrap.
Overall a lovely near unissued example.  read more

Code: 2053

WW1 Memorial Plaque Frame

These frames are rather rare. They were not issued with the plaques but could be commercially purchased separately as an impressive way to display the plaques and to honour the fallen.

The frame is in the form of the Maltese cross, in oxidized copper with a silvered circular wreath bearing the dates of the First World War.

The frame is missing its original stand (s...  read more

Code: 2045