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1910 Russian Maxim Armoured Machine Gun. Deactivated A truly superb example of the world famous Russian Maxim Machine Gun. [Deactivated] Sokolov wheeled carriage, fluted barrel, Armoured Protection Shield excellent condition. As used at the Siege of Stalingrad, the great Battle of Kursk and the assault into Berlin. The Pulemyot Maxima PM1910 [Pulemyot Maxima na stanke Sokolova] comprises a 7.62mm water cooled Russian machine gun adopted in 1910 and modelled closely on the original Maxim gun developed by Hiram S. Maxim. Highly durable and reliable, the water-cooled Pulemyot Maxima, which weighs approximately 72kg with its mounting, was loaded via rounds of 250 fabric belt Mosin-Nagant cartridges. A period photo in the gallery shows a Maxim being ferried across to Stalingrad on a raft. Deactivated not suitable to Export to US1943 Dated WW2 'Red Army' Nagant Rifle Fitted For Sniper Use, With Scope Very good condition overall. Scope excellent with superb optics. Good tight action. Deactivated not suitable for export Scope marked with Red Army traditional 'Hammer and Sickle' stamp, undated. Complete with strap. The sniper rifle M1891/30 is basically the M1891/30 adapted for use with a telescope. "During the Winter War of '39-'40 the Russians learned from the Finns through bitter experience the value of snipers. Simo Häyhä, a farmer, is credited with the killing of over 500 Russian soldiers in fifteen weeks with his Model 1928 Mosin-Nagant rifle. As a result, the Russians began to place more emphasis on their sniper training programme. Extract from: "Enemy at the Gates - The Battle for Stalingrad." by William Craig: "The Russians backed out of their trench. Anxious to put the German sniper in a maximum amount of blinding sunlight, they followed the irregularly curving front line until they found a spot where the afternoon sun would be at their backs... Aware that the sun would reflect on their scopes, they waited patiently for it to go down behind them. By late afternoon, now wrapped in shade, they had Konings at a disadvantage. Zaitsev focused his telescopic sight on the Germans hiding place. A piece of glass suddenly glinted at the edge of the sheet. Zaitsev motioned Kulikov, who slowly raised his helmet over the top of the parapet. Konings fired once and Kulikov rose, screaming convincingly. Sensing triumph, the German lifted his head slightly to see his victim. Vassili Zaitsev shot him between the eyes... Zaitsev is credited with 242 kills in Stalingrad before he was injured by a landmine." Both the rifle and the sniper rifle were standard issue in some Soviet satellite armies into the 1970s.A Scarce WW2 German Sports Badge Badge of the sports and gymnastics club Kieler Männerturnvereins von 1844. Woven cloth shield in Blue Red and Gold. An offshoot of this club formed the Kiel Football club the Kieler Sportvereinigung Holstein von 1900 e.V, just after WW1, and they continued to play successfully right until the end of WW2. This badge came as a WW2 souvenir from a British Serviceman of WW2, who fought in Germany until 1945, and then transferred to the Military Police to continue to serve during the occupation till 1947. He was stationed in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. It was worn in conjunction with the Nazi Sports badge, which is also for sale in our galleryA Very Good Pre WW2 Royal Canadian Mounted Police Holster and Belt For a 38 cal revolver. Fully stamped RCMP, maker marked and dated 1937. With original swivel belt frog mount, mounted on belt [no buckle]. Very good condition overall.A 'Princess Mary' Box and a Killed in Action Trio With Accompanying Letter An original box in near mint order that belonged to the owner of these medals, who was killed in action at Arras in 1916. He was Gunner H. Owram, no; 50191, "V" 1st Trench Mortar Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery who was KIA age 23 on 25 June 1916 Son of George and Agnes E. Owram, of 19, Howden Place, Hyde Park, Leeds. Remembered with honour on the Arras Memorial. The letter is from the Colonel of the Royal Garrison Artillery to his mother notifying her that her late son had been awarded the 1914-15 Star. The embossed brass box, created in 1914 for sailors and soldiers of Great Britain during the early days of World War 1 as a Christmas gift, was the inspiration of the 17-year-old daughter of King George V and Queen Mary, Princess Mary. The Princess wanted everyone wearing the King's uniform and serving overseas on Christmas Day 1914 to have a 'gift from the nation'. The boxes were filled with a variety of things, which depended on where the servicemen and women were stationed, whether they were smokers, and whether they were male or female. All contained a Christmas card and a picture of the Princess. Some of the items included tobacco, pipe and lighter, a bullet pencil and sweets, spices or chocolate.The box still has all it's original gilt lacquer finish, the Star has been polished, the Civilisation medal also has all it's original gilt. Burial commemorated at Faubourg-d'Amiens Cemetery Arras Nord-Pas-de-Calais Region, France Plot: Bay 1.The Arras Memorial is in the Faubourg-d'Amiens Cemetery, which is in the Boulevard du General de Gaulle in the western part of the town of Arras. The cemetery is near the Citadel, approximately 2 kilometres due west of the railway station. The Memorial commemorates almost 35,000 servicemen from the United Kingdom, South Africa and New Zealand who died in the Arras sector between the spring of 1916 and 7 August 1918, the eve of the Advance to Victory, and have no known grave. The most conspicuous events of this period were the Arras offensive of April-May 1917, and the German attack in the spring of 1918. Canadian and Australian servicemen killed in these operations are commemorated by memorials at Vimy and Villers-Bretonneux. A separate memorial remembers those killed in the Battle of Cambrai in 1917. Both the cemetery and the memorial were designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens, with sculpture by Sir William Reid Dick.A 1938 Sudetanland Medal Awarded to those who took part in the entry of the Sudetanland on 1st October 1938. On September 29, Hitler met Daladier, Chamberlain and Mussolini in Munich where all four leaders signed the Munich Agreement ceding the Sudetenland to Germany. The Czechoslovak government capitulated September 30 and agreed to abide by the agreement. The Sudetenland was occupied by Germany between October 1 and October 10, 1938. This unification with the Third Reich was followed by the flight and forcible expulsion of the region's Czech population to the remaining parts of Czechoslovakia, which were subsequently invaded and annexed by Germany in March 1939.Part of a very fine and significant collection of German medals and awards we were most fortunate to acquire from a grandnephew of a U-Boat commander.A Ball Race, Part of the 'Little Boy' Manhattan Project Although barely 64 years old, it is probably one of the rarest items we are ever likely to offer. A superb, single, micro engineered Ball race, one of a pair, [and to be sold by us separately] we acquired from the late collection of Professor Samuel Eilenberg, Emeritus Professor of Mathematics at Columbia University in WW2. One of the spare parts used in the construction of 'Little Boy' Uranium Bomb, constructed in The Manhattan Project. Apparently souvenirs of the Manhattan Project were taken by [or presented to] many of the consultants and scientists working on, or associated with, the greatest secret project of the 20th century. The diameter of the Ball race is 160mm which is within a small tolerance of the diameter of the gun barrel [165mm] that was central to the construction of 'Little Boy'. This measurement may indeed be relevant to the ball races actual function or use in the project. The Manhattan Project was the project to develop the first nuclear weapon (atomic bomb) during World War II by the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada. Formally designated as the Manhattan Engineer District (MED), it refers specifically to the period of the project from 1941–1946 under the control of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, under the administration of General Leslie R. Groves. The scientific research was directed by American physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer. The project succeeded in developing and detonating three nuclear weapons in 1945: a test detonation of a plutonium implosion bomb on July 16 (the Trinity test) near Alamogordo, New Mexico; an enriched uranium bomb code-named "Little Boy" on August 6 over Hiroshima, Japan; and a second plutonium bomb, code-named "Fat Man" on August 9 over Nagasaki, Japan. The project's roots lay in scientists' fears since the 1930s that Nazi Germany was also investigating nuclear weapons of its own. Born out of a small research program in 1939, the Manhattan Project eventually employed more than 130,000 people and cost nearly $2 billion USD ($23 billion in 2007 dollars based on CPI). It resulted in the creation of multiple production and research sites that operated in secret.[1] The three primary research and production sites of the project were the plutonium-production facility at what is now the Hanford Site, the uranium-enrichment facilities at Oak Ridge, Tennessee, and the weapons research and design laboratory, now known as Los Alamos National Laboratory. Project research took place at over thirty different sites across the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. The MED maintained control over U.S. weapons production until the formation of the Atomic Energy Commission in January 1947. Included is an original photo print taken from HMS Colossus, [part of 11th Aircraft Carrier Squadron, that was based in the Pacific, commanded by Rear Admiral Harcourt]. It was taken on 7th August 1945 [the day after Little Boy was detonated]. It is a picture of two I/d profiles of two Japanese T/E fighters that were originally observed in July 1945. These photographs were sent to the Manhattan Project HQ, but why, to us, this remains a mystery. Also, it includes another souvenir, the serial tag from the Army Air Corps Bell and Howell sound projector, that apparently showed the original film of the detonation of 'Little Boy' to Professor Eilenburg and others from the project.A Ball Race, Part of the 'Little Boy' Manhattan Project Although barely 64 years old, it is probably one of the rarest items we are ever likely to offer. A superb, single, micro engineered Ball race, one of a pair [that we are selling singly] we acquired from the collection of Professor Samuel Eilenberg, Emeritus Professor of Mathematics at Columbia University in WW2. One of the spare parts used in the construction of 'Little Boy' Uranium Bomb constructed in The Manhattan Project. Apparently souvenirs of the Manhattan Project were taken by [or presented to] many of the consultants and scientists working on, or associated with, the greatest secret project of the 20th century. The diameter of the Ball race is 160mm which is within a small tolerance of the diameter of the gun barrel [165mm] that was central to the construction of 'Little Boy'. This measurement may indeed be relevant to the ball races actual function or use in the project. The Manhattan Project was the project to develop the first nuclear weapon (atomic bomb) during World War II by the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada. Formally designated as the Manhattan Engineer District (MED), it refers specifically to the period of the project from 1941–1946 under the control of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, under the administration of General Leslie R. Groves. The scientific research was directed by American physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer. The project succeeded in developing and detonating three nuclear weapons in 1945: a test detonation of a plutonium implosion bomb on July 16 (the Trinity test) near Alamogordo, New Mexico; an enriched uranium bomb code-named "Little Boy" on August 6 over Hiroshima, Japan; and a second plutonium bomb, code-named "Fat Man" on August 9 over Nagasaki, Japan. The project's roots lay in scientists' fears since the 1930s that Nazi Germany was also investigating nuclear weapons of its own. Born out of a small research program in 1939, the Manhattan Project eventually employed more than 130,000 people and cost nearly $2 billion USD ($23 billion in 2007 dollars based on CPI). It resulted in the creation of multiple production and research sites that operated in secret.[1] The three primary research and production sites of the project were the plutonium-production facility at what is now the Hanford Site, the uranium-enrichment facilities at Oak Ridge, Tennessee, and the weapons research and design laboratory, now known as Los Alamos National Laboratory. Project research took place at over thirty different sites across the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. The MED maintained control over U.S. weapons production until the formation of the Atomic Energy Commission in January 1947.A Beautiful Helmet of the Coldstream Guards. Traditional guards helmet with original liner, chin chain . The rear section has some hair loss. The helmet of the Monarch's household division, the foot guards. The Bearskin was used as a combat helmet from around 200 years ago, but now it is used only for full dress service, while on duty protecting the Royal households and Royal ceremonies.The origin of the Coldstream Guards lies in the English Civil War when Oliver Cromwell gave Colonel George Monck permission to form his own regiment as part of the New Model Army. Monck took men from the regiments of George Fenwick and Sir Arthur Haselrig, five companies each, and on 23 August 1650 formed Monck's Regiment of Foot. It took part in the Battle of Dunbar, where the Roundheads defeated forces of Charles Stuart. Monck's regiment was left in Scotland. After Cromwell's death, Monck turned to support the monarchy and on 1 January 1660 crossed the River Tweed into England at the village of Coldstream and began a five-week march to London. He arrived in London on 2 February and helped in the Restoration of the monarchy. For his help, Monck was given the Order of the Garter and his regiment was assigned to keep order in London. However, the new parliament soon ordered his regiment to be disbanded with the other regiments of the New Model Army. Before that could happen, Parliament was forced to rely on the help of the regiment against an army mutiny on 6 January 1661. The regiment successfully defeated the rebels. On 14 February the men of the regiment symbolically laid down their arms as part of the New Model Army and were immediately ordered to take them up again as a royal regiment of The Lord General's Regiment of Foot Guards, a part of the Household Troops. The regiment was placed as the second senior regiment of Household Troops, but they answered to that by adopting the motto Nulli Secundus, Second to None, due to the fact that the regiment is older than the senior regiment. The regiment always stands on the left of the line when on parade with rest of the Foot Guards, so standing "second to none". When Monck died in 1670, the Earl of Craven took command of the regiment and it adopted a new name, the Coldstream Regiment of Foot Guards. A Coldstream Guard at the Tower of London, July 2006 The regiment saw active service in Flanders and in the Monmouth Rebellion, including the decisive Battle of Sedgemoor in 1685. After 1688 they fought in the Battle of Walcourt in 1689, the Battle of Landen and the Siege of Namur. The 2nd Battalion was sent to Germany to campaign under Prince Ferdinand of Brunswick and fought in the Battle of Wilhelmstal and at the Castle of Arnoneberg. Three Guards companies of 307 men under Coldstream commander Colonel Matthew fought in the American War of Independence. The Coldstream Regiment saw extensive service in the wars against the French Revolution and in the Napoleonic Wars. Under the command of Sir Ralph Abercrombie they defeated French troops in Egypt. In 1807 they took part in the investment of Copenhagen. In January 1809 they sailed to Portugal to join the forces under the Duke of Wellington. The 2nd Battalion joined the Walcheren Expedition. Later it served as part of the 2nd Guards Brigade in the chateau of Hougoumont on the outskirts of the Battle of Waterloo. This defence is considered one of the greatest achievements of the regiment, and an annual ceremony of "Hanging the Brick" is performed each year in the Sergeants' Mess to commemorate the efforts of Cpl James Graham and Lt-Col James Macdonnell, who shut the North Gate after a French attack. Wellington himself declared after the battle that "the success of the battle turned upon closing the gates at Hougoumont". The regiment was later part of the British occupation forces of Paris until 1816.A Beautiful Imperial German WW1 'Guarde' Officers Helmet With Guarde Eagle and Garter Star, original chin scales, good skull in traditional leather with interior leather brow band and silk lining. Worn by a senior non commissioned officer of the Kaiser's personal Guarde Regiment. Very Good condition for age, a highly collectable and sought after piece from the finest of the elite German Regiments of WW1. Around 90% of all the pickelhaub one sees today are reproduction [or made up from replica parts] and many of these are, sadly, sold as original, it is very pleasing to see a beautiful original example such as this.A Beautiful Russian Cold War Era Poster Original poster with interesting subject matter of the USSR Navy. This is one of a collection of Russian USSR posters we have acquired from the estate of an ex British Glider Pilot of WW2. This poster is folded and in condition as seen in the photos. 1969. Two small rips 4" and 6".plus small tears. Size 34 inches x 23 inches. This poster is a real and used item, not just for show, would look super nicely framedA British 'POM POM' Gun Shell Used in WW1 First used in the Boer War they are highly distinctive shells for use in rapid firing multi barrel gun.A British 1907 WW2 SMLE Bayonet Dated July 43 Made by Wilkinson with scabbard no button.A British Army 'Jack Knife' Dated 1943 Maker marked C.S.C. Knife blade, Can-opener, Rope-Splicer spike and Screwdriver. Flat blat chequered grips.Good condition for age. Good tight fittings.A British Edward VII th WW1 Heavy Cavalry Officers Sword A good British, Heavy Cavalry sword with officer's monogramme and with a regimental armourer's sharpened edge [for combat]. FS scabbard etched blade with Royal Cypher and owners initials. Most interestingly the edge of this sword has been hand sharpened by the cavalry armourer probably the night before an impending battle. It has created a beautiful yet fearsome battle sword that would have been remarkably effective.Traditional pierced Heavy Cavalry pattern steel basket hilt with the semi ladder pattern piercing.A British Expeditionary Force, Great War, 'Mons Star' Pair of Medals Named to NTE N.G.OLD A.S.C. Awarded to men serving with the British and Indian Expeditionary Forces in France or Belgium between 5th August 1914 and midnight on 22nd November 1914.The battle of Mons was the first major battle fought by the British Expeditionary Force (BEF) The BEF had advanced along a 20 mile front along the Mons canal, and were on there left flank of the French 5th army. But when the French army had been defeated at the Battle of the Sambre on the 22nd August, The British commander Sir John French agreed to hold his position until the morning of the 23rd. The BEF were attacked by the German First Army . The German infantry advance was repelled by the British infantry and sustained very large losses: the British lost 1600 killed or wounded. But with the French forces retreating the British forces had no alternative but to retreat also, and on the morning of the 24th of August they began retreating to the outskirts of Paris over a fourteen day period. He was entitled to three medals.A British Infantry Officers Regimental Sword 1897 Pattern A fine Regimental Officers George VIth WW2 sword of the Royal Army Ordnance Corps. It dealt only with the supply and maintenance of weaponry, munitions and equipment. Although a Corps of Armourer-Sergeants had been raised in 1858, the real history of the Royal Army Ordnance Corps began in 1875, when the Control Department was disbanded and its members (all commissioned officers) were divided between two new departments: the Commissariat and Transport Department (which later became the Royal Army Service Corps) and the Ordnance Store Department. In 1877 the Ordnance Store Branch, consisting only of other ranks, was formed to support the Ordnance Store Department (previously other ranks in ordnance trades had belonged to the Army Service Corps and its predecessors). In 1881, this latter branch was replaced by the Ordnance Store Corps, still officered by the Ordnance Store Department. In 1896 these two were superseded by the Army Ordnance Department (AOD) and the Army Ordnance Corps (AOC). In 1918 the two amalgamated as the Royal Army Ordnance Corps, receiving the "Royal" prefix for their service during World War I, and for the first time officers and soldiers served in the same organisation. On 5 April 1993, the RAOC was one of the corps that amalgamated to form the Royal Logistic Corps (RLC). This sword is in truly excellent condition perfectly suitable for current service today.A British Infantry Officers Sword 1897 Pattern FS pattern scabbard, full cyphers and deluxe etching. Great War period George V th sword in good overall condition. Scabbard with wear. Traditional half basket hilt in steel.A British Officer's Hussar Regt. Sidecap ER II period. Scarlet cloth with bullion regimental badge of the Queen's Royal Hussars. Excellent condition.A British Royal Scots Badge The bonnet or glengarry cap badge for the Royal Scots regiment.A British WW1 Infantry Officer's Sword With full etched blade with King Edward VIIth Cypher.Nickle plated hilt [some wear to plating] triple wire fishskin bound hilt. No scabbard. A standard Infantry Officer's sword as used by Officers of the Britisd Army since 1897.A British WW1 SMLE Rifle Sword Bayonet with Scarce Leather Naval Frog In overall very good condition. Issue frog with copper rivets which indicates it is for the Royal Naval service, as opposed to a stitched mount, which indicates Army use. Frog top strap damaged.A British WW2 Union Flag. Used By A WW2 Para Regiment Officer. In very nice order. With cord ties. The Union Flag, also commonly known as the Union Jack [but it should only be called the Union Jack when used on board ship, and flown from the jack staff ]. It is the flag of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. It retains an official or semi-official status in some Commonwealth Realms; for example, it is known as the Royal Union Flag in Canada. The current design [although the change at that time was quite slight] dates from the Union of Great Britain and Ireland in 1801. Amongst the proclamations issued by King George III at the time of the union of 1801 was a proclamation concerning flags at sea, and which referred to "Our Flags, Jacks, and Pendants" and forbade merchant vessels from wearing "Our Jack, commonly called the Union Jack" nor any pendants or colours used by the King's ships. In contrast, the King's proclamation of the same day concerning the arms and flag of the United Kingdom, not colours at sea, called the new flag "the Union Flag". 22 inches x 32.5 inchesA Cased US Military Purple Heart Medal In original blue leather case. In gilt bronze and purple enamel with profile of George Washington. With original collar badge, and breast ribbon. Issued to American Servicemen for woundsA Circa 1900 German Cavalry Sabre Probably by Clemen and Jung With traditional Lion's Head pommel. Beautifully intricate guard with unusually an Iron Cross circled in relief on the knuckle bow. Nickle plated blade. Many were used in the early Third Reich by early serving Cavalry Officers, [and by SS officers until they had their designated pattern sword in 1936 see page 228 of John R. Angolias Swords ogf Germany 1900/1945A Cold War Period, Scarce, USAF Security Police Badge Cica 1965 With officer's serial number engraved L6353. A much collectable original piece of early USAF memorabilia. The Air Force Security Police Badge is a military badge of the Air Force Security Forces of the United States Air Force. Originally known as the "Air Police Badge", the Air Force Security Police Badge has existed since the early 1960s. The badge is worn on the lower left pocket of an Air Force uniform and is the primary identification for officers and enlisted airmen of the Air Force Security Police. Each badge is imprinted with a unique number that the Security Forces Member will wear their entire SF career. The Air Force Security Police Badge is considered a symbol of legal authority and Force Protection on Air Force Installations.A Collection of Silver Commemorative Regimental Medallions Great British Regiments.Each one depicts a different famous regiment and a relief scene [on the reverse of the coin] of one the of the most famous battles that the regt. took part in. Incredible quality. Each one is approx one and a half ounces of hallmarked silver, one and three quarter inches in diameter. Sold individually at £25 or two for £40A Cunard White Star Line 'R.M.S.Queen Elizabeth' Lapel Badge Red white and blue enamel on gilt brass in the form of a Steamship Wheel. Launched in 1939 used in WW2 as a Troopship, then restored to service as the worlds greatest luxury cruise ship after the war. Excellent condition.A Fabulously Impressive Bronze Helmet in the Spartan Style A stunning helmet in solid bronze with a horsehair crest and tail. 20th century replica. The Spartan poet Tyrtaeus, a warrior himself, wrote extensively about the horrors and glories of phalanx formations. "Our soldier should be disciplined in the work of the heavy fighter, and not stand out to the missiles when he carries a shield, but go forward and fight at close quarters and with his long spear or short sword, thrust home and strike his enemy down. Let him fight toe to toe and shield against shield hard driven, crest against crest and helmet against helmet, chest against chest; let him close hard and fight it out with his foeman, holding tight to the hilt of his sword, or to his long spear."A Fine German MG34 Of Exceptional Condition Made in 1943, code marked 'dot' [ for manufacturer Waffenwerke Brunn AG] and with considerable and well defined WW2 German, Third Reich, Waffenamt stamps [wartime ordnance]. In truly excellent condition overall. The MG 34 was used as the primary infantry machine gun for the German armed forces, and also remained as the primary tank and aircraft defensive weapon. It was intended that it would be replaced in infantry service by the related MG42, but there were never enough of the new design to go around, and MG 34s continued on in all roles until the end of World War II. It's quality and design was the envy of all, and it's replacement was only deemed necessary in order to save on it's extreme cost.Deactivated not suitable for export.A Fine Welsh Guards Bearskin Helmet Traditional guards helmet with original liner, chin chain . The helmet of the Monarch's household division, the foot guards. The Bearskin was used as a combat helmet from around 200 years ago, but now it is used only for full dress service, while on duty protecting the Royal households and Royal ceremonies. The Welsh Guards came into existence on February 26, 1915 by Royal Warrant of His Majesty King George V in order to include Wales in the national component to the Foot Guards, "..though the order to raise the regiment had been given by the King to Earl Kitchener, Secretary of State for War, on February 6 1915. They were the last of the Guards to be created, with the Irish Guards coming into being in 1900. Just two days later, the 1st Battalion Welsh Guards mounted its first King's Guard at Buckingham Palace on 1 March, 1915 - St David's Day.The regiment was increased to three Battalions during the Second World War. The 1st Battalion fought valiantly in all the campaigns of the North-West European Theatre. The 2nd Battalion fought in Boulogne in 1940 whilst the 1st fought in Belgium as part of the British Expeditionary Force. In May 1940 at the Battle of Arras, the Welsh Guards gained their second Victoria Cross by Lieutenant The Hon. Christopher Furness who was killed in the action. The Welsh Guards were subsequently part of the legendary Evacuation of Dunkirk that saw over 340,000 British and French troops return to the UK against all odds. In 1943 the 3rd Battalion fought throughout the arduous Tunisian North African Campaign and Italian Campaigns. Welsh Guards in action near Cagny 19 July 1944 While they battled on in those theatres the 1st and 2nd joined the Guards Armoured Division, with the 1st Battalion being infantry and the 2nd armoured. The two battalions worked closely, being the first troops to re-enter Brussels on September 3, 1944 after an advance of 100 miles in one day in what was described as 'an armoured lash unequalled for speed in this or any other war' One way to distinguish between the regiments of Foot Guards is the spacing of buttons on the tunic. The Welsh Guards have buttons arranged in groups of five. On March 17, 1915 the 1st Battalion sailed for France to join the Guards Division to commence its participation in the First World War. Its first battle was some months after its initial arrival, at Loos on September 27, 1915. The regiment's first Victoria Cross came two years later in July 1917 awarded to Sergeant Robert Bye.A French WW1 Military Medal for Valour Silver enamel and gilt.Created by Louis Napoleon Bonaparte, President of the French Republic, on 22 January 1852, by decree. The Médaille Militaire (Military Medal) was created to reward warrant officers, corporals, sergeants, soldiers and sailors for military service, especially for acts of courage in combat. In June 1852, it was decided that the Médaille Militaire would also be awarded to generals and marshals. Amongst others it was awarded to French Fighter Ace Maurice Arnoux. His citation read; Maurice Arnoux is an elite pilot who distinguishes himself each day by new exploits. Always prepared to accomplish all his missions with the same zeal and courage; pursuit, reconnaissance or strafing trenches. He has already downed two balloons and one aircraft and has executed missions successfully both in day and night reconnaissances of long distances without allowing himself to be impeded by enemy attacks. During the night of 17 September 1918, while on reconnaissance behind enemy lines to strafe a train station a low altitudes, he returned with his plane damaged by enemy fire. Five citations. Médaille Militaire citation, 4 October 1918A German 'Prussian' Franco Prussian War Badge with Silk Tail Ribbon Maker marked, excellent condition. Ribbon stamped Preussischer Landes Kriegsverband [National Association of Prussian War]A German Goats Foot Hunting Knife Blade marked with maker Logo and Solingen with Rostfrei. Lined leather scabbardA German K98/S98 Bayonet WW1 & WW2 The predesessor of the WW2 K98 bayonet made and used in WW1 but continually used into WW2. Good condition for age dated 1917 and maker marked, By Gebruder Heller of Marienthal.A German WW2 Fire Service Dress Dagger Eagle head pommel, chequered grip, complete with original knot. Double quillon and original leather frog. Excellent bright blade, around 20% original paint remaining to the scabbard. Light surface cracking to the nickle hilt.A German WW2 Kriegsmarine Officer's Dagger With Some Known History Maker marked blade by Clemen & Jung. Fully etched blade but quite worn. Lightning flash scabbard, white Ivorine grip with small craking under the pommel. This badge came as a WW2 souvenir from a British Serviceman of WW2, who fought in Germany until 1945, and then transferred to the Military Police to continue to serve during the occupation till 1947. He was stationed in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. He served in Kiel, location of the U boats during and after WW2, and this Kriegsmarine Dagger and the Officer's Breast Eagle came from the family of a U Boat officer in Kiel.A German WW2 SS Dog Tag. [Half] In very good condition and clear stamping. A good original example [as over 80% of all we see are very good copies].A German WW2 War Merit Cross With Swords Post war 1957 issue without Swastika. This award was created by German dictator Adolf Hitler in 1939 as a successor to the non-combatant Iron Cross which was used in earlier wars (same medal but with a different ribbon). The award was graded the same as the Iron Cross: War Merit Cross Second Class, War Merit Cross First Class, and Knights Cross of the War Merit Cross. The award had two variants: with swords given to soldiers for exceptional service in battle above and beyond the call of duty.The post war example was awarded to servicemen and officer's in the post war German forces so they were able to wear their WW2 decorations but without the forbidden Nazi symbols.A German WW2 War Merit Cross with Swords Wide pin fixing, Alloy metal in good order. With relief Swastika between the cross and swords. A medal for bravery when in military and maritime service but not necessarily when facing the enemy. For example, awarded for rescuing wounded in minefields, rescuing men from sinking ships, bomb disposal, or bravery during aerial bombardment. Curiously the bravery required to achieve this medal could be greater than was required to receive the traditional combat bravery medal, the Iron Cross 2nd Class. Part of a very fine and significant collection of German medals and awards we were most fortunate to acquire from a grandnephew of a U-Boat commander. General Karl Wolff, Friedrich Otto (13.5.1900-7.1984) [SS-Oberstgruppenfûhrer] had and wore this form of award. Two photos in the gallery are Dr Hans Geschke, Gestapo Protectorate Chief and Horst Bohme, Protectorate SD Chief, both wearing their War Merit Cross with Swords.For information only not included.A German WW2 West Wall Medal Issued to the constructors and men that manned the West Wall defenses built to protect the occupied and home territories of the Third Reich in WW2, against the allied invasion.A Good 'Re-enactors' Luftwaffe Fleigerbluse A good post war M1940 pattern Luftwaffe Flying Jacket fully dressed with blue cuff title of the von Richtofen Fighter Squadron. Yellow backed rank collar badges and shoulder boards with sleeve chevrons [for obergefreiter] and Luftwaffe breast eagle. This jacket was purchased by the last owner and owned for some years believing it was original and genuine, but sadly, it was not. A good collector's or re-enactor's piece. The shoulder boards may be original but not sold as such. Approx 42 to 44 inch chest. A super quality piece, and a fair amount of effort has been made into this items creation.A Good British Infantry Officers 1897 Pattern Sword King George VIth WW2 issue made by Flights Ltd. FS scabbard with frog mount [slight damage to leather]. Good overall condition fully etched blade. Signs of wear but a nice honest example.A Good British WW2 'Battleof Britain' Gas Alert Rattle Dated 1939 and A.R.P. [Air Raid Precautions]. Used by the Air Raid Wardens to warn the populace of impending gas attacks by the diablolical Luftwaffe on battle torn London. In excellent condition overall. To give one an indication of the bombing in England at this time, in the relatively small Town of Dartford, Kent the tally of munitions dropped on this town was kept by official records, and is as follows;Records of local A.R.P. officials, Fire Watchers and the Home Guard, give some indication of the extent of the air raids on Dartford. The tally of bombs included some 6, 000 high explosive bombs; 23 aerial mines; 200 oil bombs; 73 phosphorous bombs and an an estimated 200,000 incendiary bombs. This is for a relatively small town in Kent and well outside the more concentrated highly bombed areas of London. This rattle still makes a sensational racket [as in noise, not, as in tennis].A Good Bullion British Parachute Regimental Blazer Badge In silver and gold bullion on a black cloth ground, excellent unused condition.A Good George Vth WW1 British Infantry Officer's 1897 Pattern Sword All etched blade with King George's Cypher. Nickle silver pierced guard with triple wirebound fishskin grip. The standard British Infantry Offficer's Sword, used in WW1 and still in use today by current serving officers. Good condition for age and perfectly suitable for use today. This sword does have an FS scabbard. However, the leather outer is very poor indeed and it would need recovering if this sword were needed for use in current Army service.A Good German Imperial Officer's Sabre With good gold plated hilt black celluloid grip with wire bound grip. Manufactured 1900, used in WW1 & WW2A Good Lt Col's, WW2 British Light Infantry Regt. Officers Sword of Lt Col. Ben Frost. With good FS scabbard, excellent blade with full traditional etching including the royal cypher of King George VI th complete with it's original frost ground. A good British sword in perfect condition suitable by an officer today for current service use. Photo of Lt Col Frost, as officer, in WW2 service uniform. With knot and current Sam Browne. Overall all in near mint condition.A Good Mauser Bayonet for the Siamese Mauser. Wood grips with two rivets, heavily fullered 10 inch blade in blued all metal scabbard. Siamese military markings. Good conditionA Good Original Royal Naval Officer's Sword WW1 Vintage As used at Jutland Current service issue. A Good Royal Naval Officer's Sword In very good condition with good scabbard. Post 1902, perfectly suitable for current use by any serving officer. WW1 and WW2 vintage. Fully etched blade with traditional anchors, Royal cypher etc.A Good Russian Cold War Era Poster Original poster with interesting subject matter of military and maritime uniforms and ranks. This is one of a collection of Russian USSR posters we have acquired from the estate of an ex British Glider Pilot of WW2. This poster is folded and in condition as seen in the photos. 36.5 inches x 24 inches. This poster is a real and used item, not just for show, would look super nicely framedA Good Russian, Red Army, USSR, TT33 Tokarev Auto Pistol Used in the cold war era and the occupation of East Germany during the notorious Stalin era, and his expansion of his CCCP Empire and his Eastern European 'areas of influence'. This was a highly effective and powerful pistol, issued to Officers of the Red Army, Tank crews, and amongst others, the elite Spetznatz special forces. The most highly trained and ruthless combat soldiers, only rivalled around the world by the elite British and Commonwealth SAS, SBS, and the famous US Navy Seals. A historic deactivated arm with no restriction to ownership [purchase by over 18's only]. Not suitable for export.A Good Third Reich German Medal Dated 1st October 1938, Occupation of Sudentanland Instituted on October 18, 1938, the medal commemorated the return of the Sudetenland to Germany. Once again Hitler employed skillful diplomacy, using brinkmanship as a dangerous tool to bring the Sudetenland under German control and paving the road for the annexation of Czechoslovakia. On September 29, Hitler met Daladier, Chamberlain and Mussolini in Munich where all four leaders signed the Munich Agreement ceding the Sudetenland to Germany. The Czechoslovak government capitulated September 30 and agreed to abide by the agreement. The Sudetenland was occupied by Germany between October 1 and October 10, 1938. This unification with the Third Reich was followed by the flight and forcible expulsion of the region's Czech population to the remaining parts of Czechoslovakia, which were subsequently invaded and annexed by Germany in March 1939. It was awarded until December 1, 1939.A Good USSR Lenin Banner In red synthetic silk with yellow fringing. Nice condition. 40 inches x 55 inchesA Good WW1 Great War German Butcher Bayonet Made for the standard, Imperial German infantryman's Gew98 rifle. A good example with maker mark, R. Stock Berlin, scarce big 'eared' model. Dated 1915A Good WW1 Great War German Butcher Bayonet Made for the standard, Imperial German infantryman's Gew98 rifle. A good example with maker markA Good WW1 Great War German Butcher Bayonet Made for the standard, Imperial German infantryman's Gew98 rifle. A good example with maker mark, Haenel of Suhl. Rare leather scabbard type. Dated 1915A Good WW2 American Officers Cap Badge Typical large size Wingspread Eagle with Shield and motto, with olive branch and arrows clasped in claws. Maker marked. Good condition.A Good, Original, Vintage Ship's Binnacle Compass A super original maritime Xmas gift for someone with a naval bent. Brass case that is covered in wartime green paint [should strip beautifully]. Working liquid filled compass, patent markings. Oil lamp lighting section.A Good, Webley .38, British WW2 Service Revolver In blue war finish, Webley grips and excellent ordnance markings and a superb, good, tight firing action. Made by Webley and Scott Ltd. The mainstay British service pistol issued to British Infantry, commandos, paras, tank crews and artillery, Royal Air Force aircrews, and ground forces, the Royal Marines and Royal Navy officer's during the whole of WW2. Deactivated with our deactivation statement. Not for sale to under 18's, not suitable for export.A Great Russian Cold War Era Poster Original poster with interesting subject matter of Russian Cosmonauts. This is one of a collection of Russian USSR posters we have acquired from the estate of an ex British Glider Pilot of WW2. This poster is folded and in condition as seen in the photos. Dated 1969 17.5 inches x 23.5 inches. This poster is a real and used item, not just for show, would look super nicely framedA Great War Period, Prussian Fusilier's, Regiment Sword. Used in WW1. Brass 'P' Hilt brass and leather mounted scabbard with frog mount. Stamped L.G. on scabbard and hilt. Fishskin grip. Overall good condition.A Great, Original, 'Tommy' 1928 Thompson Sub Machine Gun The absolute archetypal Tommy Gun of the Chicago Ganster era. Known as the 'Chicago Piano' it is probably the most famous American Machine gun ever made. There was certainly not a single 1930's Chicago Gangster movie made in Hollywood that did not feature the Tommy Gun. 1920's Millionare Industrialist Richard B. Mellon once said of it "You could not run a coal company without Machine Guns".. 1928A1 model with Fluted Barrel, forward Pistol Grip, Lyman Site, Cutts Compensator, 50 round Drum Mag, moving Cocking Lever. Forward Pistol Grip. De-activated with moving cocking lever. In the USA this gun is supremely collectable as one of the very best, and one of the most famous guns, ever made. Incredibly a 1928 pattern 'Tommy Gun' gun could sell in the US for up to $40,000, in fact one that was sold by a Sheriffs Dept, for charity, in April 2006 at Rock Island, was sold for $80,500. Very sadly, even though deactivated, we cannot export this gun to America, or outside Europe. 3 photos in the gallery show Jimmy Cagney, a scene with Paul Muni from 'Scarface' 1932, and Winston Churchill, each holding a Tommy Gun. For information only not included. DeactivatedA Mauser based Combat Knife Bayonet Made on a Mauser Bayonet Design but probably not for German Forces. Double edged fighting blade similar to the FS Fighting Knife. Very good condition.A Metropolitan Toronto Police Officer's VisorCap ERII With gold bullion visorA Mk IV Periscope An Interesting Piece of WW2 British Tank Equipment Marked the MK IV Periscope and dated 1945. Possibly the Vickers Mk IV Tank Scope, as used on the Churchill and the Sherman. Lenses a/f. Total length inc. handle 28 inchesA Most Charming Pesh-Kabz Dagger with Armour Piercing Form Recurved Blade With attractive incised carving to the blade including deep scroll decoration incorporating wild animals. Bone handle with horn pommel. Leather and brass mounted scabbard. The fine and clean condition of the blade leads us to believe this is very likely a 20th century display piece, but what a beautiful and most unusual blade shape.A Most Unusual Imperial German Cavalry Sabre With Nemian Lion Pommel 1900 . Imperial German Swords often were adorned with Lion's Head pommels but this form is very scarce indeed. The Nemian Lion was killed in combat by Hercules [as one of his great labours] and the head and skin were worn by him as a badge of victory and heroism. The Nemian Lion pommel was also used on the Lloyds Patriotic Fund Swords, awarded to British Officers for heroism in the time of the Napoleinic Wars, as the symbol for Victory & Heroism. A very fancy and beautiful brass hilt with relief cast stands-of-arms and crossed-sword motif langet [for cavalry]. Steel scabbard, nickle plated blade. In beautiful polish.A Native American War Club Carved stone head with ribbed finish wooden haft over decorated with Plains type beadwork and a beadwork panel on hide affixed to the end. 20th century.A New South Wales Police Visor Cap ERII A P.14 Bayonet For The British WW1 P.14 Rifle Used in WW1 & WW2 by the British Forces. Made by Remington in 1913.Unusually it is Regimentally marked 6LF [Lancashire Fusiliers]. No scabbardA P14 Bayonet for the American Army in WW1 Dated 1917 with US markings made by rare maker, Winchester. No scabbardA Pair Of Wilkinson Sword Co.Secret Society Swords. Pelican Head. In the Knights Templar, Masonic & Rose Croix form. Marked Wilkinson Sword Makers to H.M Queen Elizabeth II. Etched blades with full rose bush with pelican head decoration. Fancy cruciform hilts with gilt relief in the crossguard decoration. Spiral wirebound grips.A Pair of WW2 Gas Shield Eye Protectors 'Rommel' Type Made of an early form of clear celluloid. Used to great effect by the Desert Rats in North Africa for sand protection. In fact Rommel used the very same protectors for that purpose as one can see from the photos of Rommel taken in Africa. Presumably he used captured British kit. Dated 1942A Pair of WW2 Gas Shield Eye Protectors 'Rommel' Type In their original cardboard packet. Made of an early form of clear celluloid. Used to great effect by the Desert Rats in North Africa for sand protection. In fact Rommel used the very same protectors for that purpose as one can see from the photos of Rommel taken in Africa.Presumably he used captured British kit..Dated August 1943A Political Russian Cold War Era Poster Original poster with interesting subject matter of the Hammer and Sickle encircling the globe. This is one of a collection of Russian USSR posters we have acquired from the estate of an ex British Glider Pilot of WW2. This poster is folded and in condition as seen in the photos. Dated 1989. 38 inches x 26 inches. This poster is a real and used item, not just for show, would look super nicely framedA Pre War Colonial Photo Album Of Hong Kong A most interesting Chinese lacquer album, with some remaining original photos, of Hong Kong just before the Japanese Invasion. Apparently the album was hidden during the occupation and recovered after the war.The leather hinge section needs some attention.14.5 inches x 10.75 inches x 2 inchesA Rare British Infantry, 1903 Pattern Lee Enfield Rifle Bayonet Made for a very brief period in relatively small numbers. Very good condition indeed, and a much sought after and rare British Infantry bayonet, made before the more common 1907 pattern, for the rare, early Lee Enfield Rifle. Regimentaly marked.A Rare Ceramic 'Pull' Toggle for a German WW2 Stick Grenade If you can't get a stick grenade, or, as is more usual, you have a grenade and the toggle is missing [they often are] this is an absolute 'must have' for only £8. Recovered from Norway. The last photo shows a complete grenade stripped down [for illustration purposes only]A Rare Ceramic 'Pull' Toggle for a German WW2 Stick Grenade If you can't get a stick grenade, or, as is more usual, you have a grenade and the toggle is missing, a 'must have' for only £8. Recovered from Norway. The last photo shows a complete grenade stripped down [for illustration purposes only]A Rare Ceramic 'Pull' Toggle for a German WW2 Stick Grenade If you can't get a stick grenade, or, as is more usual, you have a grenade and the toggle is missing [they often are] this is an absolute 'must have' for only £8. Recovered from Norway. The last photo shows a complete grenade stripped down [for illustration purposes only]A Rare Ceramic 'Pull' Toggle for a German WW2 Stick Grenade If you can't get a stick grenade, or, as is more usual, you have a grenade and the toggle is missing [they often are] this is an absolute 'must have' for only £8. Recovered from Norway. The last photo shows a complete grenade stripped down [for illustration purposes only]A Rare Customised WW2 Japanese-British Special Forces Close Combat Dagger Made by a British Jungle Guerrilla special forces Chindit, fighting the Japanese in the jungles of occupied Burma during WW2. The dagger has been made from a captured Japanese Arisaka Rifle Bayonet, that was made at the Kokura Arsenal works in Japan. The blade was shortened to close quarter combat length, clip-backed, and hand sharpened to a razor like edge. The muzzle ring and quillon removed, the rifle mount spring button also removed and the remaining button-hole plugged with wood. A superb example of these fighting knives, in excellent condition [but no scabbard], from the most significant region of the earliest 'guerrilla' jungle warfare during WW2. The forgotten army of what was called the 'Chindits' were the British armed forces left to fight the Imperial Japanese occupying forces of Asia, in some of the most inhospitable, dangerous and foul conditions known to man. Some of the greatest unknown heroes fought a secret battle of attrition against Japan, year upon year, in some of the worst circumstances imaginable. With no respite, relief or supplies the Chindits harassed, and debilitated the enemy, by destroying bridges and railways, blowing up military installations, and amongst other remarkable achievements, creating a network of spies and agents in the local villages. Many of these magnificent yet quite ordinary men died unrecorded deaths in terrible circumstances, not least by disease and malaria. If caught they were mercilessly tortured [in ways it is best not even imagining] and then unceremoniously executed. All with absolutely no regards whatsoever to the articles of war, or even the most basic regards to military justice or even humanity. Yet, knowing their likely terrible fate, these men fought on and on for years, and damn well at that, considering it was likely on less than a couple of hundred calories a day, less food than is required to keep a man on the brink of starvation. Remember the Chindits, remember the men of the so called 'Forgotten [British] Army', few men of their quality, ability and bravery existed before, and sadly, even fewer have since.A Rare Imperial German Postal Sword Nickel plated hilt, wire grip, plain single shell guard, single edged etched blade. This is a very scarce sword, we have only previously had the Prussian type [with Prussian Eagle Guard] see page 399 John R Angolia 'Swords of Germany 1900/1945'. This has the plain guard for a different Imperial State's service.No scabbard.A Rare, German, WW2 Railway Protection Service Sword [Bahnschutz] A good example of these very scarce swords used by the security personnel on the Third Reich railway system in WW2. The Railway Protection Service under the control of the Reich Finance Administration and it's mission was the protection maintenance of law and order of all railway transport services. It worked in cooperation with the customs service but it was the SS organisation that provided staff direction and supervision and personnel [that wore these swords in WW2] were frequently taken from the ranks of the SS and the Gestapo, as security on travel within the Reich was considered to be of paramount importance. The training and expertise to recognize, resistance operatives, OSS, SOE operatives and agents, and escaped POWs, while traveling on the occupied rail networks, needed special security service training. This meant the officers chosen for this work were graded far higher in security status than their position and uniform might lead one to believe. This type of sword was first introduced in the Imperial era of Germany, during the Great War, and also in Austria. Most German swords used in WW2 were the Imperial or Weimar issue, just like this sword, and this was due to the fact that WW2 was only twenty years after the great war, so likely a quarter to a third or more of all swords carried by German officers in WW2 were using Imperial issue swords. Certainly, in all the still existing photographs taken of German officers [ that were posed in the 1930's] by far the greater part were carrying Imperial pattern swords, possibly passed down by their fathers. In fact, there was no specific sword introduced in the Hitler era for the Bahnschutz's officers exclusive use at all, as the previously issued Imperial Bahnschutz sword was deemed perfectly acceptable. [See; John R Angolia, "Swords of Germany 1900/1945" ] They were produced by the Eikhorn company. Brass ''D' Gala-Degan hilt with winged railway wheel motif on shell guard, embossed brass mounts to leather scabbard, straight steel blade. Very good condition. This is only the second example we have had in around five years.A Rare, WW2 Pattern " F.A.N.Y" Women's Transport Badge. THE FIRST AID NURSING YEOMANRY (FANY) was created in 1907 as a first aid link between front-line fighting units and the field hospitals. During the First World War, FANYs ran field hospitals, drove ambulances and set up soup kitchens and troop canteens, often under highly dangerous conditions. By the Armistice, they had been awarded many decorations for bravery, including 17 Military Medals, 1 Legion d'Honneur and 27 Croix de Guerre.At the outbreak of the Second World War, the Corps was called upon to form the nucleus of the Motor Driver Companies of the ATS. Another section was attached to the Polish Army, and a Kenyan unit formed in 1935 also joined the war effort. A spirit of independence led others to join the FANY in the Special Operations Executive. These women worked on coding and signals, acted as conductors for agents and provided administration and technical support for the Special Training Schools. Their work was top secret and often highly skilled. Members operated in several theatres of war, including North Africa, Italy, India and the Far East. Many of the female agents sent by SOE to France were commissioned into the Corps. Twelve died in concentration camps. Three of these courageous women - Odette Hallowes, Violette Szabo and Noor lnayat Khan - were awarded the George Cross, the last two posthumously. In all 54 names are recorded on the FANY memorial at St Paul's Church, Knightsbridge, London. Photo in the gallery of the magnificent heroine and F A N Y, Odette Churchill [Sansom Hallowes] GC, MBE. She worked for the Special Operations Executiove SOE during Second World War. She was captured by the Germans and sentenced to death, sent to Ravensbrook concentration camp but liberated by the Americans and survived the war and later awarded George Cross and MBE, seen here proudly wearing her F.A.N.Y. badge.A Red Army Officers Makarov Leather Holster with Belt Frog The medium size small pistol used in the Cold War periodA Royal Flying Corps Leather Coat, Helmet. With tan leather flying gauntlets. A super tan leather flying coat, with angled access pocket opening and another pocket access opening. Designed to go over a flying under jacket. The tan leather is excellently supple, in very good order indeed overall slight markings to sleeve.Double over buttoning for additional high wind protection. With it's good, fur trimmed RFC helmet with ear flaps, [a variation of the RFC standard pattern type 1]. Near mint gauntlet type flying gloves in tan leather. In the gallery is a copy of an article in November 19th 1915 'Flight' magazine's article on the latest WW1 Flying Corps coats and helmets sold by Burberry and Gamages to the officers of the RFC. And it shows two versions of this very typeA Royal Naval Officers Sword of King George Vth Era. Retailed by Batson of London. Good condition fittings very good clean blade with full Royal cyphers, RN markings, anchors etc.. A good WW1 great war period sword eminently suitable for current service by a presently serving officer. Scabbard leather supple.With sword knot.Used in some of the great naval engagements between the Royal Navy and the Kaiser's Battle Fleet in the Great War.A Royal Sussex Regt, Father and Son QSA with WW1 Trio A Queen's South Africa medal to the father A.Graves Royal Sussex regiment, and a WW1 trio to his son William Graves, also of the Royal Sussex regiment. With photocopy of medal record and two photocopy photographs of both men [included with medals].A Russian Red Army WW2 SVT40 Rifle A Russian Red Army WW2 SVT40 Rifle Dated 1942 a semi auto rifle that was quite prized by the Germans when captured during the advance into Russia. A complicated rifle that was, at the time of it's first issue, too complex for the basic, and poorly trained Red Army soldier to operate effectively. The highly trained German soldier however, easily adapted to it's complexity and found it to be an effective and popular weapon. The German arms industry developed their own version the G41, however, apparently some German combat soldier in the field preferred this Russian version. The SVT rifles first saw combat use in the Winter War (1939- 40) invasion of Finland. Fantastic example in beautiful condition. Photos in the gallery show the SVT40 captured and used by the Germans in RussiaA Russian Scud Missile Launcher 'Level' Site A war trophy of the first gulf war, a Russian Scud Missile Rocket Launcher Level Site on adjustable tripod stand.Originaly designed for use with the USSR Red Army 'Frog' nuclear rocket.A Russian, Red Army Pattern CCCP Shaska A classic Red Army pattern sabre with all the standard markings of the USSR [CCCP] Red Army Cossacks, no scabbard. The Red Army Cossacks were formed after the Revolution period [of which there were several, in a relatively brief period from 1917 to 1921, and known as the Russian Civil War] and they were made up of the Red Cossacks that failed to go over to the Royalist White Russian forces. The white Russians maintained an anti Bolshevik stance for over two decades and those Cossacks, in the 1940's, having no Russian Royal family to be loyal to anymore, eventually went over to the German side in 1942, and fought as the Don and Kuban Cossacks for the third Reich. This force also included captured Red Army Cossacks, from Operation Barbarossa, that were languishing in German POW camps, that were persuaded [by Cossack émigrés Pyotr Krasnov and Andrei Shkuro] to join Dons and Kubans in the Ist Cossack Division, under the command of Helmuth von Pannwitz, in the war against Stalin. Although the Cossack units were formed to fight the Bolsheviks, by the time they were formed the Red Army had liberated most of the German-held territory, and they were instead sent to the Balkans to fight Yugoslav Partisans under command of Josip Broz Tito. By war's end, the Waffen-SS controlled the Cossack units. On May 28, 1945, two thousand and forty six Cossack officers and generals, including the cavalry Generals Pyotr Krasnov, Andrei Shkuro, and Kelech-Giray, were disarmed and transported in British cars and trucks to a nearby Red Army-held town. There they were handed over to the commanding Red Army general, who ordered them tried for treason. Many Cossack leaders had never been Soviet citizens, having fled revolutionary Russia in 1920, hence they could not be guilty of treason. Some were executed immediately; the higher-ranking officers were tried in Moscow and then executed. Most notably, General Pyotr Krasnov was hanged in a public square. Helmuth von Pannwitz, the German general instrumental in the formation and leadership of the Cossacks taken from German POW camps to fight the USSR, chose to accompany the Cossacks in their Soviet repatriation, and was executed with five Cossack generals and atamans in Moscow in 1947. One photo in the gallery shows a rank of German Cavalry Cossacks complete with their traditional CCCP Shaska and uniform.A Scarce German Political Leaders [Commander-In-Chief's] Buckle With most original gilt remaining. Large size. A beautiful and most impressive piece. Worn over the Uniform Great Coat.A Scarce German WW2 Arm Band. Nicht-Wehrmachtangehörige (Non-Members of the Armed Forces) Armband (Ärmelbinde). Yellow cloth with black stiched winged eagle. Used by non members of the armed forces, to identify personnel assigned to tasks and serving within the various branches of the armed services.A Scarce German WW2 Hoheitsfahne of the DAF Blucherplastz 9 regt.Berlin Alluminium braded Standard banner of Blucherplatz 9 Regt of the DAF Organisation.Cogweel Swastika over red and white, some moth holes. A rare collectors pieceA Scarce German WW2 Sword Knot [Portopee] Issued to the Fire Protection Police. Silver with carmine. See page 326 of Swords of Germany 1900 1945 by J R Angolia.A Scarce Italian WW2 Combat Helmet Unusually fitted with a WW2 British helmet liner. This may have been a field service replacement, fitted during the Africa campaign, with a liner taken from a captured British Tommy helmet.A Scarce Military Buckle and Belt With Elaborate Crest Brass Buckle, brown leather belt. A scarce belt of unknown [to us] originA Scarce Original WW2 Sten Gun, SMG 9mm, MkII A truly evocative icon as used by the SAS, LRDG, Parachute Regiment and Royal Marine Commandos and seen in practically every WW2 British film ever made. In very good order. Used in all the major conflicts of WW2, and also supplied to the Resistance groups throughout occupied Europe. Some photos in the gallery show the Sten in original WW2 scenes, one a captured MK II being examined by a senior SS Commander, one carried by the Resistance Fighter in Paris in 1944, and one carried by a German combat soldier. When a Sten MK II was captured by the German Armed Forces during WW2, it was redesignated the MP749, and re-issued for use in combat. Photos not included. Deactivated 2004, not suitable for export,Sold to over 18's onlyA Scarce Polish Item of The 1st 'Krechowiecki' Lancers Regt.of Poland. A beautiful collector's piece of Polish & Lancer history. Silver and enamel, with superimposed eagle with date 1915, patinated, two part construction, order of Vertuti Militari in centre. Maker's mark A.PANASIUK, WARSZAWA. Excellent Condition.46.5 x 46mm. Lt.Gen Wladyslaw Anders (1892- 1970) - General in the Polish Army and later in life a politician with the Polish government-in-exile in London. As a young officer Anders served the Tsar Nicholas II in the 1st Krechowiecki Lancer's Regiment during World War I. Made by Andrzej Panasiuk, [under license] who was licensed to produce pre WW2 pattern Polish military badges for the Polish Army Museum.A Scarce Swiss M1914 Schmidt-Rubin Sawback Bayonet With M1878 Scabbard Sawback sword bayonet for use on the 7.5 mm. Schmidt-Rubin M1911 carbine and M1931 Short Rifle. The M1914 has a swell-point blade profile, where the blade is wider at the point than at the ricasso, it is fullered on only one side. The M1914 was issued to only select troops, including drivers for Motorized Field Artillery, Howitzers and Heavy Howitzers. Near mint condition, maker marked Waffenfabrik, Neuhausen, with the rare leather and steel mounted M78 scabbard.A Scottish Regimental Feather Bonnet A good feather bonnet of a Scottish Highland Regt. Ostrich Feathers on a chequered red and white band, complete with tails Cane basket interior.Good condition. A full dress and combat helmet combined. Two pictures in the gallery show the bonnet worn in the Napoleonic wars and worn currently [For information only not included].A Siebe Gorman and Co Diver's Knife Circa 1920's Double edged steel blade with cutting edge and serrated edged. Celluliod grip and brass scabbard. Maker marked Siebe Gorman & Co. Good overall condition areas of light pitting to bladeA Silver and Hardstone Kris Brooch Designed on an Indonesian Kris or Keris the national short sword of Indonesia.Silver coloured metal, not hallmarked English silver.A Silver Plated Solid White Metal Figure of a 28th Foot Infantryman 13cm High set on a wooden plinth.A Silver Plated Solid White Metal Figure of a British Fusileer 12cm. High set on a wooden plinthA Silver Plated Solid White Metal Figure of a British Rifleman Napoleonic Rifleman with his 'Baker Rifle'. 12cm high set on a wooden plinth.A Silver Plated Solid White Metal Figure of a Highland Regt. Officer Wearing Highland Trews a 11.5cm figure set on a wooden plinth.A Silver Plated Solid White Metal Figure of a WW2 British Army R/O 11cm high set on a wooden plinth.A Silver Plated Solid White Metal Figure of a WW2 British Commando 11cm high on a wooden plinthA Silver Plated Solid White Metal Figure of the Duke of Wellington 12.5cm high set on a wooden plinthA Solid Bronze Desk Cannon In fine deluxe gilt finish, a modern representation of a an early Lantaka Cannon and Carriage, bearing the Royal Crest of the Sultan of Brunei. Especially commisioned for the Independence of Brunei in January 1984. 28cm long.A Solid White Metal Silver Plated Figure of a Lancer 13.5cm high set on a wooden plinth.A Spare Set of German WW2 Gas Mask Lenses In original paper packet.A Special Operations Australian Bolo Machete, Used By Australian Commando In issue leather scabbard, marked [in crude hand paint] 'Z' and maker stamped and dated 1940. Used in Borneo and New Guinea. Bears the blade maker mark of Martindale Birmingham England and Crocodile logo, and in it's original leather riveted form fitted scabbard. Martindale is one of the best makers of such weapons. The knife is made of high carbon steel and it is razor sharp to the tip. It measures 20 inches long [out of scabbard] with 14.8 inch blade (tip to grip along the spine). The handle is secured with five large rivets. This is a most practical knife not excessively heavy and well balanced. The condition is used, otherwise near excellent throughout. This is a very nice example of an Australian WW2 use Special Operations jungle knife, that no doubt saw a lot of distinguished service by a brave Aussie that very fortunately survived the dreadful privations and conditions fighting the Japanese in the jungles and islands of the Pacific theatre.A Standard Dress Sidearm for Heer and SS of the early 1930's Third Reich Eagle pommel stylized hilt with single curved quillon in plated finish [with surface corrosion] Steel scababrd. Maker marked blade but with old corrosion. An honest sidearm dagger of the early Reich but in fairly worn order.A Stunning Russian Cold War Era Poster Original poster with interesting subject matter of medal of a Hero of the Soviet Union. This is one of a collection of Russian USSR posters we have acquired from the estate of an ex British Glider Pilot of WW2. This poster is folded and in condition as seen in the photos. Dated 1968 38 inches x 22 inches. This poster is a real and used item, not just for show, would look super nicely framedA Stunning Russian Cold War Era Poster Original poster with interesting subject matter of Lenin with an outstretched arm. This is one of a collection of Russian USSR posters we have acquired from the estate of an ex British Glider Pilot of WW2. This poster is folded and in condition as seen in the photos. Dated 1969 34 inches x 23 inches. This poster is a real and used item, not just for show, would look super nicely framedA Super German WW1 M16 Combat Steel Camouflage Helmet With good traditional polychrome camouflage paint. Original padded leather liner [some losses to liner]. The M16 stahlschutzhelm. Designed by Freidrich Schwerd of the Hannover Technical Institute the M16 helmet was first issued to the 1st Assault Battalion in December 1915 for evaluation. The first combat issue, to frontline troops, was at Verdun at the end of January 1916. Camouflage paint was predominantly pioneered by the German armed forces in WW1, and some of the incredible multi coloured designs had never seen their like before.A Super Pair of Great War Vintage Officer's Hand Made Boots & Trees. A superb pair of boots with interior wooden trees. However in dire need of polishing [and some minor strap repairs, if wearing is required].A Super, Commando WW2 'Heroism, MID' Medal Group, with Original Bar Ribbon. 5 Medal group with bar and Mentioned In Despatches oakleaf. Mentioned in Despatches (MID) is a military award for gallantry. This in an interesting group but with one strange anomaly. 39/45 Star, Atlantic Star* with France and Germany Bar, Africa Star, Italy Star, War Medal with MID. However it's original court mounting has not the Atlantic Star, but a Burma Star fitted, with the Atlantic ribbon and Bar, and we can't really explain why. Was the Burma Star sent by the MOD in error? we have simply no idea, but it has been worn this way since issued, and is none the less a very interesting heroism group indeed. The 5 medal ribbon bar also has two rosettes [one on the Atlantic ribbon and another on the Africa ribbon]. Medal recipient not to be named.A Superb German Artillery Officer's Sabre of WW1 & WW2 Lions head pommel with crossed cannon langet. Celluloid black grip with original wire binding. With traces of original gilt to the hilt. Very good blade, hilt superb with excellent patina. No scabbardA Superb 1912 Pattern British Lancer Officer's Regimental Sword Bearing King George Vth Cypher of WW1. A stunning original sword with a finest solid nickle hilt traditionally engraved with scrolls to the large basket hilt. Fully wire bound fishskin grip, beautifully bright fully etched blade with King George's cypher, and very rarely, a panel of Lancers at the charge within the decoration. Used by a Lancer officer in WW1, when the Lancers still did magnificent and simply terrifying cavalry charges, in fact the very last to be made in British Army combat service. Captain Francis Grenfell led the 9th (Queen’s Royal) Lancers in the action at Audregnies, on 24 August 1914 during the Battle of Mons, against a large body of German infantry who were advancing to encircle the 5th Division. This action was later compared to the Charge of the Light Brigade since it demonstrated great bravery but sadly accomplished little. Later in the day Grenfell and his men helped to drag away British guns which were in danger of being captured. This was the action that saw the first VC of the European War in 1914 being awarded to Captain Francis Grenfell. He would have used a sword identical to this wonderful example. This sword is in excellent condition with it's full mirror bright blade. It would also be perfect for today's currect service, for an officer serving in any of the British cavalry and lancer regiments.A Superb 1938 German K98 Bayonet. Original matching scabbard, maker marked E.u.F.Horster, 1938 on the blade and scabbard. Original bakelite grip scales and blade with near all original blue. The blade has been customised by sharpening and the addition of a clip backed point [Bowie style]. This was almost certainly done by the original owner during the war. In overall exceptional condition.A Superb British 1914 'Mons' Star with original [Underfire] Date Bar 15th August 22nd November. Issued to Driver Longlands Royal Horse Artillery. Awarded to men serving with the British and Indian Expeditionary Forces in France or Belgium between 5th August 1914 and midnight on 22nd November 1914. A bronze bar (referred to as a “clasp” in Army Order 361 of 1919) bearing the text 5th Aug – 22nd Nov 1914 was announced in 1919 for those who came under fire between those dates. Awarded to men in the following Batteries: 'C', D', 'E', F', 'G', 'H', T, T, 'K', 'L', 'N', 'O' and 'Z' . In the Royal Horse Artillery. The battle of Mons was the first major battle fought by the British Expeditionary Force (BEF) The BEF had advanced along a 20 mile front along the Mons canal, and were on there left flank of the French 5th army. But when the French army had been defeated at the Battle of the Sambre on the 22nd August, The British commander Sir John French agreed to hold his position until the morning of the 23rd. The BEF were attacked by the German First Army . The German infantry advance was repelled by the British infantry and sustained very large losses: the British lost 1600 killed or wounded. But with the French forces retreating the British forces had no alternative but to retreat also, and on the morning of the 24th of August they began retreating to the outskirts of Paris over a fourteen day period.A Superb Imperial German Captain's or Admiral's Sword Gilt bronze lion's head pommel hilt with around 90% of the original gilt remaining, deluxe senior rank ivory grip and the deluxe fully etched blade with sailing ship, naval devices and an Imperial navy battleship [junior and mid ranked officer's swords normally had celluloid grips and plain blades]. Folding guard with anchor and Imperial crown. Gilt mounted leather scabbard.This is without doubt one of the best examples we have ever seen for quality and condition and the only fault present is a small piece of the grip is missing, and the very small folding guard pin is lacking. A very rare and highly collectable sword from the German Navy.A Superb Original Russian Cold War Era Poster Original poster with interesting subject matter of the Red Army smashing the Nazi invaders in 1941. This is one of a collection of Russian USSR posters we have acquired from the estate of an ex British Glider Pilot of WW2. This poster is folded and in condition as seen in the photos. 34.5 inches x21.5 inches. This poster is a real and used item, not just for show, would look super nicely framedA Superb, Original, WW1 'Arts and Crafts' Royal Engineers Picture Frame. A stylised hammered and formed copper frame with dome head copper rivets [can be known as 'Liberty' style after the world reknown, and elite, Liberty department store]. The bottom section has an original Great War period Royal Engineers badge with King George Vth Cypher. Arts and Crafts was a reformist movement that influenced British, Canadian, and American architecture, decorative arts, cabinet making, crafts, and even the "cottage" garden designs of William Robinson or Gertrude Jekyll. Its best-known practitioners were William Morris, Charles Robert Ashbee, T. J. Cobden Sanderson, Elbert Hubbard, Walter Crane, Nelson Dawson, Phoebe Anna Traquair, Herbert Tudor Buckland, Charles Rennie Mackintosh, Christopher Dresser, Edwin Lutyens, William De Morgan, Ernest Gimson, William Lethaby, Edward Schroeder Prior, Frank Lloyd Wright, Gustav Stickley, Greene & Greene, Charles Voysey, Christopher Whall and artists in the Pre-Raphaelite movement. The Arts and Crafts movement came into being in the end of the 19th century and was at it's peak at around 1910. It style attained great iconic fashion status and this is an near perfect example of everything it represented. Widely exhibited in Europe, the Arts and Crafts movement's qualities of simplicity and honest use of materials negating historicism inspired designers like Henry van de Velde and movements such as Art Nouveau, the Dutch De Stijl group, Vienna Secession, and eventually the Bauhaus. The movement can be assessed as a prelude to Modernism, where pure forms, stripped of historical associations, would be once again applied to industrial production. Oak mount. 9.5 inches x 6.5 inches size overall, picture aperture 6.5inches x 4.5inches. Basic, original easel type stand. With few small bruises to the copper edge. This is a super, original and historical example of an iconic style that is now very collectable indeed, with the added compliment of the contemporary Royal Engineers connection from WW1. Period picture of WW1 Royal Engineer [not an original photo] included.A Surprising Russian Cold War Era Poster Original poster with interesting subject matter of impaling on bayonets Germans, Americans, Turkish and French. This is one of a collection of Russian USSR posters we have acquired from the estate of an ex British Glider Pilot of WW2. This poster is folded and in condition as seen in the photos. Dated 1968. 33 inches x 24.5 inches. This poster is a real and used item, not just for show, would look super nicely framedA Tasmania Police Officer's Visor Cap A Third Reich M35 Double Decal Steel Helmet Blue/grey finish with national and 2nd pattern Luftwaffe decals, pale leather lining, no chinstrap. Good condition Two photos in the gallery of original Luftwaffe men wearing the helmets in aeriel combat. One man an air gunner another a pilot in the cockpit.Not includedA Toronto Police Officer's Visor Cap With bullion visorA Traditional Kukri Knife The Kukri is the renown and famous weapon of the Nepalese Ghurkha. Probably the most respected and feared warriors in the world, the Ghurkas of Nepal have fought in the Ghurka regiments of the British Army for around two centuries. With a degree of loyalty and dedication that is legendary, there is no greater soldier to be at one's side when in battle than the noble Ghurka. With a Kukri in his hand and the battle cry called, "Ayo Gorkhali!" ["the Gurkhas are coming!"], no foe's head was safe on his shoulders. Battle hardened German Infantry in WW1, or WW2 Japanese Shock Troops, have been known to tremble in their boots at the knowledge that they would be facing the Ghurkas in battle. Some of the most amazing feats of heroism have resulted in the most revered medal, the British Victoria Cross [ the world's greatest and most difficult to qualify for gallantry medal] being awarded to Ghurkas. Last photo in the gallery of a Ghurkha charge in WW2 [for information only not included] This example is a native made KukrIA Uniform Tunic of Her Majestys Coldstream Guards Part of the Household Infantry Division, the Monarchs Royal Foot Bodyguard. Used at the Royal Palaces and Trooping of the Colour. In brilliant red with black and white trim, epaulettes, and cuffsA Uniform Tunic of Her Majestys Grenadier Guards Part of the Household Infantry Division, the Monarchs Royal Foot Bodyguard. Used at the Royal Palaces and Trooping of the Colour. In brilliant red with black and white trim, epaulettes, and cuffsA Uniform Tunic of Her Majestys Scots Guards. Part of the Household Infantry Division, the Monarchs Royal Foot Bodyguard. Used at the Royal Palaces and Trooping of the Colour. In brilliant red with black and white trim, epaulettes, and cuffs.A Unique, Unissued Sheet of WW2 British Army Formation Badges for Sussex District, South Eastern Command. As far as we can recall we have never seen an original, complete, unnissued sheet of WW2 combat uniform badges before. For just one of these rare wolf's head badges [multicoloured in paint print] we have sold in the past for around £25 each. The sum of the parts of this sheet would, if cut up and sold seperately, come to over £1100. A rare and most interesting lot.A US Navy Silver Submariners Submarine Warfare Badge Silver Dolphins and Submarine symbol in very good condition with pin attachment.Silver coloured metal, not hallmarked English silver.A USSAF Glider Badge & Cap The USAAF Gliders were part of the D.Day invasion of France in WW2. Their badges were very distinctive and all the connected memorablia is most collectable. Badge has two pin backing.A Very Fine Pair of Cased WW1 Great War Imperial German Eppaulettes For the Imperial German 40th Infantry. Out of interest it was the 40th that relieved Adolf Hitler's company in the trenches when he was fighting in combat in WW1. In their original storage case in mint condition overall. Mid blue cloth background with gilt crescent and Infantry number 40. Red back cloth.A Very Good German WW1 Wound Badge Issued The Wound Badge was established on 3 March 1918 by Wilhelm II, Emperor of Germany and King of Prussia. In recognition for wounds received in combat, German military personnel were awarded the black wound badge for up to three wounds. Blacking wornA Very Good Near Mint Condition British Officer's Royal Artillery Sword A Historical sword made and used in the reign of King George Vth in WW1, but superbly suitable for current service by any officer in the Royal Artillery serving today. Excellent condition overall. Royal Artillery guns are the regiments colours. On parade, the Royal Horse Artillery takes precedence over every other regiment and corps in the Regular British Army; placed at the right of the line. The Royal Artillery has been present at every campaign in which the British Army has fought. They have one battle honour, Ubique ("Everywhere"), granted by William IV in 1833. It was soon realised this is the only battle Honour required, for if the Artillery gained further honours for all of the campaigns since 1833 that they had honoured themselves, it would probably take several hours just verbally listing them. It's subsidiary motto is Quo Fas et Gloria Ducunt ("Where Right and Glory Lead"). One phot in the gallery shows the grip before it was cleaned. No scabbardA Very Good WW2 Red Army Auto Rifle Tokarev SVT 40 A superb and well advanced semi auto rifle that was quite prized by the Germans when captured during the advance into Russia. The German Army and Waffen SS operated many thousands of captured SVT-40 semi-automatic weapons under the designation of SIG.259. A complicated rifle that was, at the time of it's first issue, too complex for the basic, and poorly trained Red Army soldier to operate effectively. The highly trained German soldier however, easily adapted to it's complexity and found it to be an effective and popular weapon. The German arms industry developed their own version the GEW.41, however, apparently some German combat soldier in the field preferred this Russian version. The SVT rifles first saw combat use in the Winter War (1939- 40) invasion of Finland. This fine gun dated 1942 was used in the seige of Stalingrad period and into the relentless march on to Berlin. Deactivated. Generic photos.A Very Nice K98 German Rifle Of WW2 Maker coded 337. Dated 1940 with considerable number of Swastika waffenamt markings. A good example of these most collectable of arms used by the Heer [Army], Kriegsmarine [Navy], Luftwaffe [Air Force], and Waffen SS during the 3rd Reich. Made at the early part of the war this interesting arm would have been used throughout the entire war period from 1940, right from the time of invasion of France, Holland and Belgium, then the war in Africa under the command of Rommel, and then during Operation Barbarossa, the invasion of the Soviet Union also during the allied liberation of France, and subsequently the whole of the enslaved Western Europe, until, finally, the capture of Berlin by the Red Army. A historic deactivated captured arm with no restriction to ownership [purchase by over 18's only]. Not suitable for export. Generic temporary photosA Very Nice Russian PPSH Sub Machine Gun In very clean condition with good finish. Serial number 3442. Fully Red Army marked with maker stamps. Made and used during the invasion of Russia, by Hitler's massed and once unstoppable forces of the Third Reich, and until the German retreat and siege of Berlin. Also, it would have seen considerable use in the Cold War era, until it's eventual replacement by the AK47. Superb wood patina, good military markings and matching serial numbers. These guns were also very popular with the German Troops on the Russian Front, as their MP40's apparently did not function quite as well in minus 30+ degrees. When used in the German Army and SS they were re-designated the MP.717. Moving bolt. A historic deactivated arm, with no restriction to ownership [purchase by over 18's only]. Not suitable for export. Generic photosA Very Rare Early, WW1 RAF Tropical Sun Hat With traditional puggaree and early RAF [three colour] service band. Good order overall. A Long time ago this was on display in Nottingham MuseumA Very Scarce 56th London Infantry Division WW2 Ski Award A rare enamel badge of a black cat on crossed skis over a red ground set on a brass ski [engraved 56 London Div. Slalom Race 2nd]. Pin missingA Vintage 'Silver' Badge of Clan Grant A 'Silver' Clan badge of a garter with the motto 'Stand Fast' , centred with a burning hill. The Grants are one of the oldest and certainly one of noblest of Scottish history. Not hallmarked. Good condition heavt grade 2 inches max width.Silver coloured metal, not hallmarked English silver.A Vintage American US Navy Serviceman's Hat in Cotton Khaki With rear neck protector. Marked USNA Vintage Officer's Ingersoll Stop Watch. Fully Working order A Wartime British Middlesex Regt. Officer's Field Service Cap. Regimental officer's cap badge of the Middlesex Regt. Very good order with maker label Herbert Johnson of London. It's last known useage was in WW2. Used at El Alamein and Normandy landings, Caen, the Battle for Hill 112 etc.etc. The Middlesex Regt were a regiment that fought with magnificent distinction, from Africa against Rommel, through to D. Day [against Rommel, for a while, once more] and continually in the very thick of the fighting, till the German surrender in 45. Small moth to rear headband.A WO's Enamelled Forage Cap Badge of the Coldstream Guards A super and much sought after vintage example of these fine British foot guard's badges.A WW1 'Grenade Head' Trench Club Made from a French citroen grenade with the addition of a wooden haft. Trench raiding clubs were homemade mêlée weapons used by both the Allies and the Central Powers during World War I. Clubs were used during night-time trench raiding expeditions as a quiet and effective way of killing or wounding enemy soldiers. The clubs were usually made out of wood. It was common practice to fix a metal object at the striking end (eg. a hand grenade body) in order to maximize the injury inflicted. Another common design comprised a simple stave with the end drilled out and a lead weight inserted, with rows of large hobnails hammered in around its circumference. Most designs had some form of cord or leather strap at the end to wrap around the user's wrist.A WW1 British Army Scottish Regt.Sweetheart Badge With Photo. A Scots Regt. Badge in gilt with a photo of the soldier within. Worn as a representation for a lady to show she has a husband/brother/father or sweetheart fighting at the frontA WW1 German Iron Cross Medal for Bravery With black and white ribbon.In very good conditionAmong the holders of the 1914 Iron Cross 2nd Class and 1st Class was Adolf Hitler, who held the rank of Gefreiter. Hitler can be seen wearing the award on his left breast, as was standard, in many photographs. The Iron Cross 1st Class and the Iron Cross 2nd Class were awarded without regard to rank. One had to already possess the 2nd Class in order to receive the 1st Class (though in some cases both could be awarded simultaneously). The egalitarian nature of this award contrasted with those of most other German states.A WW1 Lapel Badge of the Royal Army Service Corps Brass and enamel on a Mother O' Pearl baseA WW1 Pair of Medals to The East Yorks Regt. Pte Williams. Good overall conditionA WW1 Royal Naval Fleet Medal Long service medal for the Royal Navy Fleet Reserve.A WW1 Silver and Enamel Lapel Badge of the Gloucestershire Regt. Silver coloured metal, not hallmarked English silver.A WW1 Silver Tie Pin of The London Scottish Regt In silver metal and enamel.Silver coloured metal, not hallmarked English silver.A WW1 Theodolyte Rapporteur Calculator. St Ettienne 1915 Used by Artillery in the trenches of France and Belgium in WW1. Maker marked serial numbered. A superbly crafted and engineered piece of calculation equipment.A WW1 Use Beautiful Imperial German Artillery Officer's Sword Made in 1900. In very good condition. 90% original gilt remaining. Ruby glass eyes, good blade, black steel scabbard [wear to paint]. A stunningly attractive and fine quality sword.Maker marked Clemen and Jung [Crown Shield with Z.]A WW2 American Occupation Soldier's Hand Painted Cartoon Watercolour Titled the 252 Club 'Happy Days' Graz 1946. Depicting 2 uniformed GI's playing instruments, an Accordian [squeeze-box] and a Harmonica, in typical period 'Swing' poses. In oak frameA WW2 Atlantic Star [France And Germany Bar] Trio A super WW2 trio of medals in excellent condition mounted on a medal bar.The Atlantic Star with the France and Germany Bar, and set with the 1939-45 Star and the War Medal. The Atlantic Star; This star was awarded to commemorate the Battle of the Atlantic within the period 3 September 1939 to 8 May 1945. The 1939-45 Star must have been earned by 6, or 2 for aircrew, months service before commencing qualifying service for the Atlantic Star. The recipient was awarded this star if their service period was terminated by their death or disability due to service. Also the award of a gallantry medal or MID also produced the award of this medal, regardless of their service duration. Royal Navy and Merchant Navy personnel, together with Army and RAF personnel serving with either Naval service, had to complete 6 months service in the Atlantic, home waters, North Russia Convoys or South Atlantic waters west of longitude 20 degrees East. The medal could have an additional bar awarded, provided the recipient qualified, a France and Germany or Air Crew Europe bar. The recipient could not receive both bars.A WW2 German 40 Year Faithfull Service Cross With NSDAP Swastika In superlative mint condition. Ist class award for 40 Years Faithfull Service to the NSDAP and Reich. Black enamel on gold blue silk ribbon.One of the most beautiful quality medals ever made Part of a very fine and significant collection of German medals and awards we were most fortunate to acquire from a grandnephew of a U-Boat commander. Just like the current Olympic medals, all German gold and silver class medals are not hallmarked solid gold or silverA WW2 German Luftwaffe Officers Uniform Cloth Eagle Badge It is in good condition. 8 cmm wide overallA WW2 German Third Reich Fire Service Dress sidearm Dagger With original leather frog. Plated blade, plated hilt with celluliod grip. Plating wear to hilt. Double 'S' quillon guard.A WW2 Heer German Dress Bayonet With original leather frog, excellent blade maker marked Puma. Although in the form of a bayonet it was never designed to fit any gun. Eagle head pommel black chequered grip.A WW2 Issue Springfield M1 Garand Rifle WW2 issue. Made for the US Army & Marines Springfield Armory marked in very nice condition overall. Described thus, Douglas MacArthur applauded the M1. George S. Patton, Jr. proclaimed it, "the greatest single battle implement ever devised by man." Even the normally passive Dwight D. Eisenhower publicly praised it. Renowned small-arms expert S.L.A. Marshall, in his highly detailed and critical evaluation of the performance of U.S. Infantry weapons during the Korean War, noted the phenomenal love of the American infantryman for the weapon, who, without reservation, candidly stated to him on over a hundred occasions that he could not think of replacing it with anything else.A WW2 Italian Machine Gun Sight This is a scarce collector's piece but not one we are familiar with. Dated 1943 and maker marked, it is a rare piece but we know not which Axis Power weapon it was made for.A WW2 Luftwaffe Buckle in Alluminium One pin broken. Worn overall but a nice example.A WW2 RAF Air Crew Observer's Brevet [Battle of Britain era] Pre 1941 issue, the Observer was first qualified in 1917 in the Royal Flying Corps and at that time was in command of the plane, the pilot was just the driver. His tasks were many, and he was also trained to fly the plane if the pilot was killed or injured. In 1941 the O Brevet qualification was replaced with 1939 type individual N, RO, & AG etc. Brevets each for a designated use i.e. Navigator, Radio Operator, Air Gunner etc. As the 0 type were from the early war period, and they were continually worn by the owner right through the war, few examples [and their owners] survived, and alongside the Air Gunner [the least likely survivable position in the RAF] they are, quite rightly, highly prized by collectors.A WW2 Royal Air Force Swift Training Rifle Series B MK III WW2 Issue. The Swift Training Rifle was designed for training and was used with a target. The target, fixed to the wall, was gauged to be the size of a man at 100 yards. The trainee would lie on the floor with the muzzle of the gun touching the target. When the trigger was pulled, two pins shot out and perforated the target. These were colloquially known as vipers teeth. The safety catch of the rifle was designed into the butt so that when the rifle was not properly held to the shoulder, it would not fire.Top barrel bands missing, small areas of surface rust. Photos in gallery show the targets [not included with gun]A WW2 Special Forces Sten Gun and Tommy Gun Light Projector & Instructions Dated 1940, made by Everready. A long torch type piece of equipment [marked with serial number] that adapts and fits to the underside of either a Sten or Tommy for Special Forces operations. We got it from an old SOE man who kept it as one of his last remaining souvenirs of WW2. Used by SOE & OSS operatives, Special Ops Commandos and SAS. Apparently it fitted with a strangely complicted wiring loop to fit to the trigger, and an effective but simple bracket system [not present]. It comes with his 'Restricted' Small Arms Training Pamphlet, that directs the fitting instructions of it to the two Machine Carbines. Simply speaking, it's an elongated torch, but it's modus operandi is very interesting indeed. Unfortunately we cannot reveal the name of the man to whom it belonged and was issued to. Lens cracked across but it's still fully operational.A WW2 Territorial Efficiency Medal Awaded to Bombadier Deacon Royal ArtilleryA WW2 USAAF Air Crew Member Badge In Sterling Silver. Silver coloured metal, not English hallmarked silver.A WW2 War Merit Medal The medal of War Merit awarded to civilians for merit but not in combat circumstances.Amazing & Historical Collection of 37 Original German 3rd Reich Photographs A Museum grade Hoffmann collection, nearly all taken pre war, in the late 1930's. Most are photographs from Presse Illustration Hoffmann of Berlin and sent to London for the International Graphic Press, Chancery Lane, for once use only, and for return. Many are stamped copyright 'THIS ORIGINAL MUST BE RETURNED' All the copyrights are now expired of course. The war stopped the return of this historical archive and we were very fortunate to acquire it. It contains many original photographs of Hitler at rallies etc. and notables such as Baron Von Neurath [Reichs Protector of Czechoslovakia], Baldur Von Shirach [the Jugendfuhrer and Imperial Governor of Vienna], Richard Walter Darre [the Reich Agriculture Minister & Director of the Race and Settlement Office], Arthur Seyss-Inquart [The Gaulieter of Holland] and Victor Lutze [Leader of the SA] . These amazing 37 original photographs [13 of them are of Hitler] have not been seen on the open market in almost 70 years. Most stamped Presse Hoffmann, and International Graphic Press with typed details for each photograph, mostly dated 1937or 38. In addition to being an early member of the Nazi Party and a personal friend of Hitler, Heinrich Hoffmann was a professional photographer and the owner of a publishing house. He had personal and professional access to Hitler that no other photographer had, and achieved a favoured position in the publication and sale of photographs of Nazi political activities and formal and informal portraits of Hitler. Eva Braun [Hitler's mistress and latter day wife] was Hoffmann's assistant, and Hitler met her via a meeting with Hoffmann.These photos, that were originated and acquired by the Hoffmann firm, are of political activities, rallies, meetings and personalities, and provide documentation of the economic, cultural,social and political life in Germany and, to a lesser extent, Europe as a whole. Some are taken just into the war for International Graphic Press.Only a small selection in the portfolio are shown here in the gallery, most are 7 x 5 inches. Below each photograph we show the details and stamps on the reverse of each photo.An American 1905 Pattern Springfield Rifle Bayonet Used in WW1 and a superb example. Made for the 1903 Springfield Rifle. Good US markings and overall in splendid condition.An Axis Powers Italian Beretta 1938 Bayonet Wood grip, short single edged blade. All steel scabbard. Fair condition good signs of combat use. A scarce collectors piece.An Edmonton Police Visor Cap ERII With gold bullion visorAn Excellent WW2 German 88mm Shell [Inert] With Steel Case This has to be the ultimate conversation piece! A Rare German WW2 88mm Anti Tank Shell Used by German Panzers [Tanks] and 88 MM Cannon during WW2. A simply superb example, dated, part of a small collection of rare shells we were thrilled to acquire. The world famous 88's were the bane of the Allies in WW2. The 88 millimeter Artillery Guns and the Tiger Tank 88 cannons fired these huge shells. Superb maker codes stamps etc with full Waffenamt Nazi Eagle markings. To get an impression of the difference between the size and power of Allied shells against the German equivalent, in 1942 an Allied Tank Round was approximately the size of a small Coca Cola bottle, the German Tank Shell was the size of a small child! Photos in the gallery show 88mm shells being loaded into a Tiger Tank. A Tiger Tank would hold 90 of these massive shells. Not suitable to export. 37 inches high.The maker code is 'aue' [code for Metall und Eisen GmbH Nurnburg Klingshoffstrasse 72]An Historical Russian Revolutionary Era Poster Original poster with interesting subject matter of the early Revolutionaries. This is one of a collection of Russian USSR posters we have acquired from the estate of an ex British Glider Pilot of WW2. This poster is folded and in condition as seen in the photos. Undated 34 inches x 22.5 inches. This poster is a real and used item, not just for show, would look super nicely framedAn Imperial German 'Guarde Infantry' Officers Sword Used by an Officer of the Kaiser's personal Foot Guard [the equivalent to the British Monarch's Royal Foot Guards of the Household Division]. Kaiser Willhelm crested, Prussian eagle pierced guard hilt, with applied Guarde Star to the fishskin, wire bound grip. Single fullered blade. No scabbardAn Imperial German Great War Artillery Officer's Sword Traditional lion's head pommel hilt in the Nemean form. Langet with crossed cannon barrels. A very attractive sword with a fine quality hilt. Blade very age dirty very likely fully etched.An Interesting Russian Cold War Era Poster Original poster with interesting subject matter of things not to do??. This is one of a collection of Russian USSR posters we have acquired from the estate of an ex British Glider Pilot of WW2. This poster is folded and in condition as seen in the photos.Dated 1987 37.5 inches x 25 inches. This poster is a real and used item, not just for show, would look super nicely framedAn Officer's WW1 Memorial Plaque [The so-called Death Penny] For Second Lieutenant Robert Andrew Donaghy of the North Riding Heavy Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery. Died 28th May 1918. At the Battle of the Aisne and Marne. Heavy Batteries RGA were equipped with heavy guns, sending large calibre high explosive shells in fairly flat trajectory fire. The usual armaments were 60 pounder (5 inch) guns, although some had obsolescent 5 inch howitzers. As British artillery tactics developed, the Heavy Batteries were most often employed in destroying or neutralising the enemy artillery, as well as putting destructive fire down on strongpoints, dumps, store, roads and railways behind enemy lines. Remembered with Honour, Siossons Memorial.The Soissons Memorial commemorates almost 4,000 officers and men of the United Kingdom forces who died during the Battles of the Aisne and the Marne in 1918 and who have no known grave.. Manufactured [and stamped W] at Woolwich Arsenal. The 'Death Penny' was awarded to the nearest relative or spouse of soldiers and sailors killed in action during WW1. 121.5mm x 4mm 425 grams One photo is of a Heavy Battery of the RGA towing its 60-pounder guns along the roads of Northern France, and another of the Soissons Memorial [Information only not included]An Officer's Cap Badge of the Northhamptonshire Regt.Probably WW2 In silver metal and gilt. With battle honour scrolls of Gibralter and Talavera. Silver coloured metal, not hallmarked English silver.An Original 1930's German Third Reich Swastika Flag Banner With a very unusual double pole or support mount at either end almost 9 inches wide. Deluxe sectional stiched construction example, double sided.Excellent condition, no moth.An Original German WW2 1938 3rd Reich Silver MutterKreuz Medal In beautiful blue and white enamel over silver, this was one of the most expensive medals made during the 3rd Reich era, involving up to 10 individual manufacturing processes. Signed and dated on the reverse, 1938, by Adolf Hitler within the design. Long ribbon in blue and white striped silk. Silver coloured metal, not hallmarked silver.An Original Police Badge for the Seattle Police , USA From a collection we have just acquired from a now closed small private Police museum.4inches x 4.5 inchesAn Original Police Badge for the Slidell, Louisiana Police, USA From a collection we have just acquired from a now closed small private Police museum.3.6 inches x 4.5 inchesAn Original Police Badge for the Torrance Police, USA From a collection we have just acquired from a now closed small private Police museum.4.5 inchesx 3.75 inchesAn Original Russian, Early 1950's AK47 Assault Rifle Probably the most iconic gun of the last half of the 20th century, certainly the most famous gun the USSR & Russia has ever produced. Picture in the gallery of Mickhail Kalishnikov, Hero of Russia [awarded 3 times], aged 90, also a picture of him holding his AK47 which he designed in 1947. Gun in pretty good condition for it's age, but naturally signs of wear and use. Good Soviet marking and maker logo of Izhevsk [the Arrow in Triangle] the best AK47 arms manufacturer, that was founded in 1807 in Ural, Russia, under the auspices of Czar Alexander Ist. All wooden stock model. Deactivated, not suitable for export, not for sale to under 18'sAn Original, Brass, WW1 Pocket Box Officer's Sextant, by Stanley of London In original leather case. Good condition, fully maker engraved.Lid unscrews and re-affixes to base, to form the handle. Good lenses and mirrors, a fine, and beautifully engineered, British made instrument from WW1. Pocket Sextants are most collectable especially of WW1 vintage. Superb condition.An Original, Brass, WW2 Naval Pocket Box Sextant, by Stanley of London Good condition, fully maker engraved and dated 16th June 1941. Fully engraved instructions to lid. Lid unscrews and re-affixes to base, to form the handle. Good lenses and mirrors, a fine, and beautifully engineered, British made instrument from WW2. Not to be confused with the more usually seen, and inferior, India made modern replica copies.Argentinian Bayonet Mauser 1909. This bayonet can be used with either the 1891 Mauser or the 1909 model. Both of which are in 7.65cal. Wooden grips secured by two rivets. Blade marked Weyersberg and Kirschbaum. Stamped Modelo Argentino 1908. No scabbardAustro Hungarian Karl Troop Cross 1916 Zinc cross pattée with laurel wreath between the arms, with original ribbed loop for ribbon suspension; the face inscribed ‘GRATI PRINCEPS ET PATRIA CAROLUS IMP. ET REX’ (A grateful prince and country, Karl, Emperor and King); the reverse with the initial ‘C’ supporting the crowns of Austria and Hungary, inscribed ‘VITAM ET SANGVINEM’ (with life and blood) and dated ‘MDCCCCXVI’ (1916); age-toned; on probably replaced correct trifold ribbon. Emperor Karl succeeded to the throne in November 1916 and the cross was instituted on 13 December. The design of the cross strongly recalls that of the Army Cross of 1813-1814 (usually known as the ‘Cannon Cross’ – ‘Kanonenkreuz’) as a reminder of the war with Napoleonic France some hundred years before. The cross was to be awarded to all military, regardless of rank, who had been part of a front-line formation for three months. A good example.Avon and Somerset Constabulary Helmet Plate Original helmet plate from the county policeforce's traditional 'Bobby' helmet, ER11. Excellent condition post 1953 vintage.11.5cmBelgian FAL Bayonet for the FN Browning Rifle Official modification of two prongs removed. In original metal scabbard. Very good condition.British Police Northumbria Helmet Plate ERII Bronze and Enamel German Third Reich WW2 Mutterkreuz Medal The bronze grade class. The most complicated and expensive medal made during the entire Third Reich era involving up to 10 individual manufacturing processes. Long two colour silk neck ribbon. In good condition. On reverse; 16th December 1938, Adolf Hitler. Part of a very fine and significant collection of German medals and awards we were most fortunate to acquire from a grandnephew of a U-Boat commander.Chrome Plated Belt Buckle of a Rhodesian Military Unit Latin motto SIT NOMINE DIGNA, centre of buckle bears a crest of a Lion with spears and shield with a pickaxe and a scroll encompasing RHODESIA. Typical British military pattern.Egyptian Currency Note 5 Piastres WW2 Issue 1940 Used by British 'Desert Rat' troops in the War in Africa campaign against Rommel's Afrika Corps. Issued under law No 50/1940. Used condition but good.Filled Silver Officers Cap Badge of the Essex Regt. Rear folding retaining pins Wartime era.Very good condition, excellent detail.Silver coloured metal, not hallmarked English silver.French Badge of a Foreign Legionaires Dog Handler French Foreign Legion enamel uniform badge on brass.French Croix du Combattant Medal WW1 The Croix du Combattant was issued only to those who fought at the Front [in WW1] or else served at sea Bronze cross, imposed on a shorter cross, with laurel wreath between the arms, with laterally-pierced loop for ribbon suspension; the face with a circular central medallion bearing a helmeted female head facing left, representative of the French Republic, within a ring inscribed ‘REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE’; the reverse with circular central medallion bearing an upright sword, the hilt imposed on rays, inscribed around the edge ‘CROIX DU COMBATTANT’; bronze assay marks to the base of the lower arm of the cross. The Cross was created on 28 June 1930 and intended for ‘all those who, at peril to their lives, defended the motherland’. Those holding the ‘Carte du Combattant’ had the right to wear the award.French WW1 Military Gun Sight/Level by Huet of Paris Good condition sight used in the trench warfare of WW1 numbered 61/1660. Ideal military desk ornament. Dark patination.George VIth Long Service Good Conduct Silver Medal Regular Army bar. Very good condition denamed. Awarded to WW2 & Korean War Regular Army soldiers and officers for at least 18 years unblemished service in the British Army.German 'Butcher' Bayonet WW1 Dated 1913 maker marked C.G. MA??EL SUHL.German 1905 Pattern Butcher Bayonet For the Gew98 Rifle, no scabbard. Good condition, staining to bladeGerman 98/05 Mauser Butcher Bayonet Great War period, Wyersberg and Kirschbaum Dated 1915. Should clean nicely. No scabbardGerman Great War Bayonet [G98] 1905 Butcher Type Made by Fichtel & Sachs Schweinfurt. Very good example.German Luftshutz Helmet Typical Gladiator shape, with liner and part strap, decal complete but surface markings to skull paint.German Officers's Cross for Military Merit. For Bravery & Leadership, WW1 German Silver-edged red enamel cross pattée with inset white enamel panels, with silver gilt laurel wreath between the arms, with loop and decorative ring for ribbon suspension ; the face with a circular central white enamel medallion bearing the inscription ‘VERDIENST’ (Merit) in applied silver letters within a red enamel ring; the reverse of plain white enamel .. The Cross was instituted on 21 October 1849 to be awarded to officers for distinguished service in peacetime and for bravery and leadership in wartime. In 1860 a laurel wreath between the arms was added for wartime awards.Class III.German Third Reich Alloy Day Badge. Reichpartei Tag 1937 Day badges were sold to participents of the numerous Third Reich Party Rallies, that took place all over Germany, from the earliest days of the Reich and Hitler's Chancellorship. They can come in many formas shapes sizes and materials.Maker marked by G. Brehmer. Black painted front, silver alloy backGerman WW1 'Butcher' Bayonet God condition for ageGerman WW1 'Butcher' Bayonet Dated 1915 Maker marked Weyersberg and Kirshbaum & Cie.Solingen.German WW1 Great War Full Length Ersatz Bayonet With good fullered blade. Steel scabbard, good condition, some original black paint, with characteristic double muzzle ring.German WW2 Heer/SS Dress Sidearm Maker marked by Anton Winger of Solingen.With original leather frog. Made and used in the early 1930's by other ranks during the great Nazi Party rallies at Berlin and Nuremberg etc. Very good bright blade. Made in the form of a bayonet but never designed to be used as one. 9.75 inch blade.German WW2 Heer/SS Dress Sidearm Maker marked by EF Horster of Solingen. Made and used in the early 1930's by other ranks during the great Nazi Party rallies at Berlin and Nuremberg etc. Made in the form of a bayonet but never designed to be used as one. 9.75 inch blade.German WW2 Luftshutz Helmet Typical Gladiator shape with worn liner and chin strap, decal complete but surface markings to skull paint.GIFT VOUCHER Valid without time limit for any item[s] in any gallery at any time. Please specify name of recipient in the Comment box in the Basket section. You can also customize your voucher for any particular value, please specify this in the Comments section.GIFT VOUCHER Valid without time limit for any item[s] in any gallery at any time. Please specify name of recipient in the Comment box in the Basket section. 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Please specify name of recipient in the Comment box in the Basket section. You can also customize your voucher for any particular value, please specify this in the Comments section..Great War 'Trench Art' Desk Knives WW1 Trench Art Desk Paper Knives made from bullets and assorted shell case parts. WW1 Soldiers while in the Trenches awaiting combat, used materials of combat to create keepsakes and gifts for family back home, as a remembrance of their time in WW1. These items became known as 'Trench Art', they are hugely interesting, are frequent engraved with decoration and place names of battle, and are now very collectable indeed. We bought a fascinating collection.Great War 'Trench Art' Desk Knives WW1 Trench Art Desk Paper Knives made from bullets and assorted shell case parts. WW1 Soldiers while in the Trenches awaiting combat, used materials of combat to create keepsakes and gifts for family back home, as a remembrance of their time in WW1. These items became known as 'Trench Art', they are hugely interesting, are frequent engraved with decoration and place names of battle, and are now very collectable indeed. We bought a fascinating collection.Group of 4 WW2 RAF Medals From a serviceman who was amongst the men who liberated Bergen-Belsen. He was in the RAF [Infantry based]. We also have his souvenirs, a boot dagger, an NSDAP arm band and his name, G.I.Woolf, of Brighton.Hallmarked Silver WW2 ARP Badge Hallmarked Silver excellent condition.Italian MVSN Fascist Officer's Black Handle Dagger This is a World War II Italian Fascist MVSN dagger with black grip panels with fasces insignia. A very scarce dagger of the Fascist era. Italian daggers from the Mussolini era are far more scarce than their German equivalents, they were made in fewer numbers, less survived the war period, and they are thus much more difficult to find. One black panel at fault. No scabbard nspired by Giuseppe Garibaldi's Redshirts, the Fascist Blackshirts were organized by Benito Mussolini as the military tool of his political movement. The founders of the paramilitary groups were nationalist intellectuals, former army officers or members of the special corp Arditi, young landowners opposing peasants' and country labourers' unions. Their methods became harsher as Mussolini's power grew, and they used violence and intimidation against Mussolini's opponents.Italian WW2 War Merit Medal Blue and white stripe ribbon Bronze Cross with Star and Meriti Di Guerra Crown over V E III [Victor Emmanuel IIIrd]K 98 Bayonet fully Maker Marked WW2 Issue Wood handle, typical steel scabbard.K98 Bayonet, WW2 With all steel scabbard, wood grips. Signs of good combat use. Waffen amt marks 44 ASW maker coded and scabbard with matching maker code.Lincolnshire Police Helmet Badge. Original helmet plate from the county policeforce's traditional 'Bobby' helmet, ER11, Post 1953 vintage. 11.5cmMedal for Liberation of Transylvania Medal was instituted on 1 October 1940. The obverse has the bust of King Matthias Corvinus (1458-1490). Reverse showing arms of Transylvania with various names around the rim: 'Vitez, Nagybanyai, Horthy, Miklos, Kormanyzo, Orszaglasanak, XX, Eveben and others. The medal was instituted on 1 October 1940 to mark the return of part of Transylvania to Hungary. At the end of World War I, Hungary lost almost three-quarters of its territory, amongst them many areas with large Hungarian populations, including Transylvania. In mid-1940, with Romania under pressure from the Soviet Union and Bulgaria, Hungary lodged a claim to Transylvania. Germany and Italy led arbitration at Vienna and on 30 August Romania ceded approximately 43,500 square kilometres of territory and almost 2,400,000 people in northwest Transylvania to Hungary. The award was annulled after World War II and the territory returned to Romania. Mátyás Corvinus (1443-1490) was the son of John Hunyadi and reigned as King of Hungary from 1458 until his death. In 1479 to 1483 he retook Transylvania from the Ottoman Turks and is revered in Hungary as a national hero. Better than usual condition.Original ribbon.Medal for the Liberation of Warsaw, A Russian Red Army Medal for WW2Issued to soldiers after the German invasion of the USSR, known as Operation Barbarossa. Operation Barbarossa remains the largest military operation, in terms of manpower, area traversed, and casualties, in human history. The failure of Operation Barbarossa resulted in the eventual defeat of Nazi Germany and is considered a turning point for the Third Reich. Most importantly, Operation Barbarossa opened up the Eastern Front, which ultimately became the biggest theater of war in world history. Operation Barbarossa and the areas which fell under it became the site of some of the largest and most brutal battles, deadliest atrocities, terrible loss of life, and horrific conditions for Soviets and Germans alike - all of which influenced the course of both World War II and 20th century history.Model Suit of Armour Tin plate construction depicting a knight in 14th century armour with the cross of St John of Malta on the breast plate, holding a sword standing on a wooden turned base. The knight 9 inches, overall 11 inches.Near Mint Condition German [Saxony] Officer's Sword Knot A portopee in green cloth with silver bullion.Officers Dress Eppaulette Gilt Metal Italian WW2 .Cross Rifles and a Crown over a lattice design.Good ConditionOrigin of the Species, Charles Darwin, Owned by Randolph S.Churchill 2 Vol. Originally owned by the father of one of the most important and greatest men who has ever lived, Winston S. Churchill. Randolph S. Churchill was a highly respected Victorian, a British Statesman and member of Salisbury's Cabinet. His son, Winston Spencer Churchill, would have read these, his father's books, in the family library in their London residence, many times, and as his eldest son likely formed part of his inheritance. We consider the opportunity to offer, even a small part Churchill's personal and formative history, a great and rare honour. Lord Randolph Henry Spencer Churchill was the third son of the 7th Duke of Marlborough and his wife Frances Anne Emily Vane-Tempest (1822–1899), daughter of the 3rd Marquess of Londonderry. He was the father of the future wartime Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Sir Winston Churchill, who wrote the first major biography of Lord Randolph. He had a remarkable career including being appointed Secretary of State for India in Lord Salisbury's Government. Lord Randolph Churchill married on 15 April 1874 Jennie Jerome, daughter of Leonard Jerome, of New York in the United States, by whom he had two sons, Winston Leonard Spencer Churchill (1874–1965) and John Strange Churchill (1880–1947). Jennie Jerome's social contacts greatly helped advance Lord Randolph's early career. Winston's life and career are so well known throughout the world there is little point in us detailing it here. But, needless to say, although he would have been the first to admit he was not faultless, there is absolutely no doubt whatsoever that the entire world's freedom from Nazism is solely and squarely down to the existence and gargantuan efforts of Sir. Winston S. Churchill. The West's greatest ally of that time, President Franklin D.Roosevelt, unquestionably saved Britain from a war we could likely have not have won, but, without Winston's British Empire & Commonwealth, single handedly holding Hitler's Axis at bay for over three, very long and tragic years, there would have been no Free Western Europe for Roosevelt to help liberate. These books bear Randolph's personal library labels, that contain a drawing of the Chamber of the House Of Commons, from the Palace of Westminster, within the Houses of Parliament, both Randolph's and Winston's first and truest love. Published in 1891 printed on handmade paper. Small paper lining separation inside front cover, the binding is perfectly good and otherwise very good overall.Original Early 20th century Watercolour of an Inniskillin Fusilier 485mm x 379mm frame size. Signed H Reginald Combes. A very well painted piece in good condition and most charming style.Original German WW2 SA [StormTroopers] Military Sports Badge Award Part of a super German medal collection we have just acquired, from an ex British soldier who 'retrieved' them at the end of WW2, including some WW1 medals that were still being worn by the combat veteran soldiers during their WW2 service. A most impressive award. maker marked L.CHR.LAUER NURNBERG.BERLIN. And numbered. Pin back with small clip broken. The tests for the award consisted of three groups: physical exercises, defence exercises and field exercises: Group 1. Physical Exercise a) 100 yard sprint b) Long Jump c) Putting the Weight d) Long-distance throw (with dummy grenade) e) 3000 meter run Group 2.Defence Exercise (Wehrsport) a) 25 kilometer route march with a 27.5 lb pack b) Small caliber arms fire c) Aimed grenade throwing d) 200 meter race in gas-mask,over 4 obstcales a miniature"assault course" e) Swimming or cycling speed test f) Test of elementray First Aid techniques Group 3. Field Exercises (Gelandedienst) a) Map reading b) Judging terrain and estimating ranges c) Signalling d) Reconnaissance work Only members of the SA was eligible for this award 1933-1935. Instituted as the SA Sports Badge (SA Sport-Abzeichen) but renamed 1935Original German WW2 SA [StormTroopers] Miltary Sports Badge Award In bronze, awarded to members of the SA for accomplishments in sports. A most impressive award. maker marked W REDO SAAR LAUTERN. EIGENTUM D.OBERSTE.SA-FUHRUNG. Pin back. The tests for the award consisted of three groups: physical exercises, defence exercises and field exercises:Original German, Nazi DRL Sports Badge With Swastika DRL 1937 issue. [Deutsches Reichsabzeichen fu Liebsubungen]. Hitler considered this the one award all German's should have. The DRL Sports Badge Replaced the DRA Sports Badge in 1937. The difference being the addition of a Swastika. To qualify for the Bronze grade a men or women had to be between the ages of 18 and 32. They also had to past all 5 parts of a rigorous physical test within a 12 month period to qualify for the Bronze Grade. The 5 physical tests were in Swimming, Jumping, Running, Weight Throwing and Speed. The Speed Test for men consisted of running 10,911 yards in 50 minutes, or swim 1,091 yards in 29 minutes or cycle 12.5 miles in 45 minutes.Part of a very fine and significant collection of German medals and awards we were most fortunate to acquire from a grandnephew of a U-Boat commander.Two photos in the gallery are of Heinrich Himmler Gestapo Chief, and Reinhard Heidrich both wearing their DRL sports badges.Original Russian, Red Army, Moisin Nagant Moisin Nagant Rifle & Bayonet Complete with bayonet. Dated 1942 for the peak of the German WW2 Invasion, the siege of Leningrad, and the great Tank Battle at Kursk. Very nicely maker marked and in very good condition indeed. A great example of WW2 history. The Battle of Kursk (or Kursk Campaign, July 4, 1943 – July 20, 1943), also called Operation Zitadelle by the German Army (Operation Citadel in English), was a significant (deliberate) defensive battle strategy on the Soviets' part in the Eastern Theatre during World War II. Having good intelligence on Hitler's intentions, the Soviets established and managed to conceal elaborate layered defense works, mine fields, and stage and disguise large reserve forces poised for a tactical and strategic counter-attack end game typical of defensive battle plans. Overall, the campaign, which included the famous sub-battle at Prokhorovka, remains the largest armored engagement of all time, and included the most costly single day of aerial warfare in history. The Germans saw the Battle of Kursk as Operation Zitadelle only; the Soviets saw Zitadelle as the defensive phase of the battle, followed by Operation Kutuzov and Operation Polkovodets Rumyantsev as an offensive phase. Deactivated not suitable for export outside Europe.Generic photosOriginal Watercolour of A British Dragoon Sergeant on His Mount Painted by H R Coombe a most attractive portrait of a mounted Sergeant of Dragoons in full dress probably late Victorian.One of The Old Brigade of British Cavalry.P hilt German Cavalry NCO'S Sword Manufacture 1905 used in WW1 & 2 Nickle plated P.hilt. Black celluloid wire bound grip. Black painted steel scabbard.Good condition for age.Pair of 1950's RAF Pilot's Wings In woven cloth excellent condition, White Wings and Crown with brown laurel wreath on black ground.Pair of WW1 Royal Marine's Medals In very good condition overall.Polish Cross of Merit Medal In Silver & Enamel, with Ribbon in Original Box A beautiful Polish Cross of Merit that was established in 1923 to recognize meritorious acts in benefit to Poland by civilians, military personnel and foreigners. It was awarded for bravery, military service, cultural contributions, philanthropy and various other accomplishments. It has three classes: 1st in gold, 2nd in silver and 3rd in solid bronze. During WWII awarded by Polish Government in Exile. Continuation of the Cross of Merit in 3 classes as before WWII. Shows some surface wear.Presented to Japanese Ambassador Baron Oshima by Gauleiter Stauckel in WW2 A portfolio presentation set of famous German documents. Personally presented by Fritz Sauckel who was one of Hitler's ruling elite and the Gauleiter of Thüringen from 1927-1945. On 17th November 1942 he presented this amazing portfolio of hand made paper facsimiles of writings, letters and drawings by Goethe, Herder, Hebbel, Wieland, Nietzsche & Schiller from the Reich's Geothe Archive Museum, to the Imperial Japanese Ambassador, General Baron Hiroshi Oshima. Baron Oshima was also one of the most important Japanese leaders of WW2 and the Axis Powers. The portfolio has a presentation certificate, in hand scripted calligraphy, dedicating the presentation to General Oshima from Gauleiter Stauckel and dated 17th November 1942. These two individuals were two of the most infamous and influential characters of WW2. Hitler awarded Japanese ambassador to Nazi Germany Hiroshi Oshima the Grand Cross of the Order of the German Eagle (1st class) after the attack on Pearl Harbor. On this occasion he said: “ You gave the right declaration of war. This method is the only proper one. Japan pursued it formerly and it corresponds with his own system, that is, to negotiate as long as possible. But if one sees that the other is interested only in putting one off, in shaming and humiliating one, and is not willing to come to an agreement, then one should strike as hard as possible, and not waste time declaring war." In 1944, U.S. Army Chief of Staff George C. Marshall declared that 'our main basis of information regarding Hitler's intentions in Europe is obtained from Baron Oshima's messages from Berlin.' Carl Boyd reveals how the Allies got that intelligence and used it to help win World War II."--David Kahn, author of The Codebreakers. This portfolio is most sizeable and all the papers are of the finest quality and the whole is in remarkable condition for age. A unique souvenir of WW2 and the infamous partnership between Germany and Japan. The Gauleiter was the highest ranking political leader at the Gau level of political administration within the Reich, and Gauleiter Stauckel was one of the accused at the world renown Nuremberg trials after the war, and he was executed after being found guilty of War Crimes. This portfolio is numbered 12 on the outer cover and the last page. 3 facsimile pictures, singularly mounted, 10 manuscript facsimile documents of original old texts, some folded, or in booklet form containing many pages, all by Goethe, Herder, Schiller etc etc. I large main printed text folder that is effectively a translation into large Germanic print of each facsimile document. Overall size of folder. 36 cm x 50cmRegimental Sword of the Bucks Battalion of the Oxf and Bucks Light Infantry Used by an officer who served in the Oxf and Bucks Light Infantry in the Gliders to capture Pegasus Bridge on D-Day. All steel hilt with traditional pierced basket with the Light Infantry Bugle. Steel scabbard and steel blade with full deluxe etching and regimental name. Overall surface wear and pitting. The Bucks Battalion of the regiment, when formed in 1908, was not allotted a number. As part of the 48th (South Midland) Division, the 1/1st Bucks Battalion fought on the Somme and at Ypres. In 1917 it moved to the Italian Front where it saw action at the Piave River and Vittorio Veneto. The 2/1st Battalion, which was formed in August 1914, also served on the Western Front, being disbanded at Germaine in February 1918. A third line unit was formed which joined the 3/4th Battalion as the 4th (Reserve) Battalion. In 1939 the Bucks Battalion was divided as 1st and 2nd. The 1st suffered heavy casualties while serving with the BEF in France but in 1944 was able to play an important part in the Normandy assault landings. The 2nd Battalion, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry (the 52nd) became an airborne battalion in 1941. Initially in 1st Airborne Division and then in 6th Airborne Division. The battalion provided the very first troops to land in Normandy in the D Day invasion of 1944. Their task was to secure vital bridges, some six miles inland, and to hold them until relieved by the sea borne invasion force. Normandy Shortly after midnight on the morning of 6th June 1944, a force of six Horsa gliders carrying 139 men of 2 Oxf & Bucks, together with 30 Royal Engineers, all under the command of Major R.J.Howard, landed in darkness to capture the bridges over the Caen Canal (Pegasus Bridge) and the River Orne (Horsa Bridge) by surprise coup de main raid.The attack on Pegasus Bridge was entirely successful and the bridge was held against fierce counter attacks until the Oxf & Bucks, joined by 7 Para, were relieved by sea borne troops. Of the three gliders assigned to Horsa Bridge, two landed at the correct place and the Oxf & Bucks captured and held that bridge. The third glider was released at the wrong place and landed at the wrong bridge, a bridge over the River Dives about seven miles away. Nevertheless the Oxf & Bucks captured that bridge and then made their way to Ranville, through German lines, where they rejoined their batallion. Major John Howard was awarded the DSO for his skill and leadership in this action. By the end of D+2, 6th Airborne Division was fully established on the East bank of the River Orne and held this vital sector for several months against repeated enemy attacks. The Oxf & Bucks played a major role in the major defensive battles at Escoville and Herouvillette from 7th to 14th June 1944, and then on the Breville Ridge for two months. After advancing to the River Seine in August, the battalion was withdrawn to England on 1st September 1944 to re-form. Ardennes (The Battle of the Bulge) The 2nd Oxf & Bucks were rushed back to Belgium to help counter the massive German breakthrough, which was intended to drive a wedge through to Antwerp, between the British and American armies. After extremely hard fighting in very cold weather, the German advance was turned into disaster when the British and American troops closed the neck of the bulge. The Rhine Crossing On 24th March 1945, 2 Oxf & Bucks took part in their second airborne operation, the Crossing of the Rhine. Although suffering over 400 casualties in the air and on landing. The battalion captured all of its objectives. The bridge at Hamminkeln was taken by a platoon of the Oxf & Bucks by bayonet charge lead by Lieut Hugh Clark who was awarded an MC for this action. Determined counter attacks by German infantry and tanks were held off by 6 pdr anti tank guns of the Oxf & Bucks lead by Lieut David Rice, but with limited success. The 6 pdr shot simply bounced off the German Tiger tanks, but they were held off long enough for Royal Air Force Typhoon aircraft to be called up to finish them off. The battalion then took a leading part in the 300 mile advance across Germany to meet the Russians near Wismar on the Baltic in May 1945. Most of the advance was on foot and it included an opposed assault crossing of the River Weser. The battalion was selected to provide the guard of honour for the meeting of Field Marshal Montgomery, with his Russian counterpart, Marshal Rokossovsky on 7th May 1945 at Wismar. Conclusion Few regiments of the British Army fought longer and harder than the 2 Oxf & Bucks in the great campaign from Normandy to the Baltic. "A Regiment never surpassed in arms since arms were first borne by man". (Sir William Napier 1820). After several re-organisations of the British Army, the Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry is incorporated in the Royal Green Jackets, which Regiment proudly continues the traditions and the spirit of its predecessor Regiments.This is certainly not a pristine sword, but what it lacks in condition it makes up for at least five fold with historical importance, as it was a regimental sword for one the most significant regiments involved in D-Day, and many of the more significant combat events that culminated in the German surrender.Royal Air Forces Association Flag Traditional blue ensign with RAF Assoc badge. Good order overall. Post war. 36 inches X 76 inchesRoyal Naval Air Service Armoured Car Division Lapel Badge. The badge was designed around the armoured vehicles used by the service which was a Lanchester motor car that was armoured and a machine gun cupola turret added. Many of these cars and their men were sent to Russia. The Russian army received a shipment of 20 Lanchesters in 1915. Additional Lanchesters arrived in 1916, when a British Royal Navy Air Service expeditionary force under Commander Oliver Locker-Lampson landed at Alexandrovsk in the Arctic Circle. The unit deployed for action in the Caucasus in June 1916, and it sent detachments as far as Turkey and Persia. The R.N.A.S. later re-deployed to the Black Sea, thence to Romania and Galicia, to support Russian forces engaged there. The R.N.A.S. maintained its rear supply base at Kursk until January 1918, when the force withdrew toward Murmansk by rail. The troops and their vehicles departed Murmansk by ship on 1 February 1918. Lanchester armoured cars proved very reliable in the course of these campaigns, they traveled long distances across difficult terrain, and withstood the extreme weather conditions encountered in Russia. The allied expeditionary forces participated in the counter-revolutionary struggle against the Red Army. R.N.A.S. squadrons fought the Red Army during the withdrawal to Murmansk, American troops occupied Vladivostok, and a mixed division of American, British and Canadian troops opposed Trotsky's forces on the river Dvina in November 1918. Most of the 30 to 36 Lancaster armoured cars available to the Russian army served with White Russian forces after the 1917 Revolution, although captured vehicles may have been used by the Red Army as well. Reliable service records for the Lanchester armoured car in Russian service end in 1917, presumably because the cars could not be kept in operation without spare parts. The German army captured a number of armoured vehicles on the Eastern Front, probably a mixture of Austin-Putilov and Lanchester armoured cars, six of which were made operational to serve in the 11. Zug, Panzerkraftwagen-MG-Abteilung 1. Copper badge with twin lug fixing for a split pin. Designed similarly to a standard cap badge but actually made to be worn on the right lapel.Russian, USSR Red Army Tokarev Semi Auto Pistol Leather Holster Cold war period. Excellent condition. With pistol cleaning rod.Scarce, Early Post War, 1947 Dated, German Officers Kriegsmarine Naval Coat The short wool coat worn on sea patrol by U boat and torpedo boat officers [the ones that survived the war]. With gilt triple row anchor buttons. Very good condition overallScottish WW2 Gordon Highlanders Silver Lapel Badge Traditional Stags Head with motto 'Bydand' in silver and enamel Silver coloured metal, not hallmarked English silver.Silver Grade Issue, Third Reich, WW2 German Wound Badge In good order with pin back. The silver grade of wound badge, awarded to service men and women wounded in combat and receiving several wounds numbering over three separate injuries but less than five wounds. Part of a very fine and significant collection of German medals and awards we were most fortunate to acquire from a grandnephew of a U-Boat commander. Just like the current Olympic medals, all German gold and silver class medals are not hallmarked solid gold or silverSilver Grade Wound Badge WW2 German In good order with pin back. The silver grade of wound badge, awarded to service men and women wounded in combat and receiving several wounds numbering over three separate injuries but less than five wounds. Part of a very fine and significant collection of German medals and awards we were most fortunate to acquire from a grandnephew of a U-Boat commander. Just like the current Olympic medals, all German gold and silver class medals are not hallmarked solid gold or silverSilver Metropolitan Police Coronation Medal, George Vth 1911 Named to PC Bramble. Very good condition. Original ribbon with silver Spink and Son mount.Superb Original WW2 Luftwaffe coloured prints of Fighter and Bomber craft In excellent condition, a collection of original WW2 issue prints made for Luftwaffe personnel. Priced per print, photo images seen here are examples only.Unframed & loose.Sweetheart Badge of the WW2 Royal Engineers Silver coloured metal, not hallmarked English silver.The German Honour Cross with Swords WW1 Period ' The Hindenburg Cross' With swords. For bravery in military combat circumstances. Very good condition with original medal ribbon. Dated 1914-1918. The Cross of Honor, also known as the “Hindenburg Cross” or the “Honor Cross of the World War 1914 – 1918”, was the only military commemorative award commissioned during the reign of the Thousand Year Reich. All grades of the Cross of Honor had to applied for and approved by the Reichsminister of the Interior. The application must also have been accompanied by proof supporting the grade of the award. In May, 1942, the award was expanded to include Allies of Austria and Germany. The combatant grade was awarded to only those soldiers and sailors who saw combat in the German Imperial Military.The Lanes Armoury is not just a webshop, we are based around one of the oldest established stores in the county, one of the oldest family businesses, and we are filled to the very rooftops with fascinating Arms, Armour and Books. We are also officially listed as one of the top 50 places essential to see when visiting Brighton & Hove City. Our shop [and the partners, in their role as appraisers and consultants] regularly appear on BBC TV and numerous other Terrestrial and Satellite TV Stations. When in town why not come and see us, all are heartily welcome.Uniform of E E Baguley, Second in Command 6th Btn Staffordshire Regt Traditional fine red cloth with bullion collar, eppaulettes,and cuffs, crown rank badge, regimental buttons. Small moth areas. Ernest Bagulay formed Bagulay Cars Ltd and produced and supplied (under the McEwan, Pratt name) a number of 10hp petrol/paraffin locomotives to the Railway Engines for the War Dept Light Railways that supplied ammunition to the trenches of WW1. The Light railways made an important contribution to the Allied war effort in World War I. They were used for the supply of ammunition, stores, the transport of troops and the evacuation of the wounded. He became Second-in-Command, 6th Battalion, North Staffordshire Regiment. An item that is a combination of WW1 staffordshire regimental history and the WW1 Light Railway history. Tailors label with owners name inscribed.US Army WW2 Garrison Cap, Khaki, Officer's Tropical Issue With Quarter Master label, dated June 1945. Pattern date 1942. Good condition.US M7 Bayonet Made in Solingen West Germany. Excellent condition. Hard plastic chequered grips. In original scabbard.USSR Russian Red Army Badge of the Soviet Guards Guards Rare original WW2 Issue, without flag fringe. Most usually seen are the 1980's post war issue, this is the rare, original WW2 issue, awarded under Stalin's orders to the Russian Red Guard Infantry. Gilt bronze, with white and red enamel. The Guards badge were awarded to units and formations which distinguishing themselves during the Great Patriotic War [WW2] of 1941–45 by the order of People's Commissar for Defence of USSR No.303 on the 18 September 1941, and were considered to have elite status. However, the Guards badge was not introduced or issued until 21 May 1943.This is one of the medals only made for 2 years, Unlike the post war examples [with flag fringe] that were made for another 45 years after the war.USSR Stalin Medal for Victory over Japan Medal for Victory over Japan, very good condition, original old ribbon, most fire gilt finish intact. Established September 30, 1945. It was awarded to all soldiers, officers and partisans who took part in action fighting against the Japanese. Very nice example .We Are Always Pleased to See Personal Visitors To Our Shop In Brighton we are frequently described as one of the top visitors attractions of the City, and hundreds of thousands of tourists [and regular visitors] come to see us every year. We evolved from one of the oldest established family businesses in Sussex, with a client base that includes Heads of State, Presidents, Princes and Kings. But whether you are a movie star, a professor, a postmen or a student all are treated with the same courtesy. Every sale is important to us, beit a badge for £5 or a first edition for £5,000. Every day we are told that, to some, this is their favourite shop in the world, so we believe we have a great responsibility, to our customers, our reputation, and to the amazing city of Brighton. To view our history during the past century click the photo to the left to see more photos of our store today, and also 3 original vintage photos from our archive. One from around 1920, one of our 1920's vintage horse drawn pantechnichon [still in use till 1969] and one of our 'more modern' trucks in the 1970's. An article, written on us, at City News Live is copied below [ link; http://citynewslive.com/travel/fullstory-newsID-20592.html ] *********and this is the article, below, as published;*********** With so many different histories to offer, you can feel freer in Brighton than in most British cities to select trips which coincide with your interests – and of course, you're much more likely to find in Brighton things to do which bring the history you love to life. For the lover of militaria, a visit to The Lanes Armoury is a must with a difference. The Armoury's housed in a three-storey 16th century building and is a real treasure trove – it's a museum which is not a museum as everything is for sale. It has been nominated and then short-listed for the British Antique & Collectors Awards as the best Antique Shop in Great Britain and is the latest incarnation of a much older business – Hawkins – which was one of the earliest and largest dealers in Antiques and Collectibles within Europe. It's their specialisation in Arms, Armour, Militaria, and Books which really marks them out and creates such a fascinating and fantastic place to visit. From bronze-age swords, suits of armour, guns, revolvers, duelling pistols, American Civil war swords through to medals and World War II weapons, it's all there to be viewed and drooled over. It's not a museum but when you leave, you've had the same experience!.We Urgently Wish To Purchase All Similar Items As Can Be Seen On Our Site Such as Great War period Swords & Arms, WW2 Arms and Edged Weapons, All eras of Deactivated Arms, Helmets, Lugers, Military Flags, Artillery Pieces, Naval Items & Curiosa, Naval Swords, Naval Dirks, Ships Wheels & Bells, German Dress Daggers, Scottish Militaria, Sporrans, Dirks & Military Bagpipes, Medals etc.etc.We Urgently Wish To Purchase All Similar Items As Can Be Seen On Our Site For example; We buy all Swords, We buy all guns, American Civil War and Wild West Revolvers, Swords, Repeating Arms [such as Winchesters Spencers & Sharps], Long Guns Napoleonic and Waterloo era Swords, Pistols, Helmets Brown Bess Muskets & Baker Rifles, Antique Swords, Guns and Armour of all Nations. British Antique Flintlock and Percussion Pistols, Cased Duelling Pistols, Cased Guns either Singular, Pairs or Triples. Blunderbuss both Military and Naval. Antiquities such as Bronze Age Swords, Daggers & Axes. Medieval Armour, Swords, Daggers, Flails, Maces, Battle Axes, Pole Arms, Lances & Helmets. Civil War Weaponry, Wheel locks, Matchlocks, Harquebus & Halberds. Shields, Ethnic Weaponry, Asian Weaponry Chinese Weapons and Armour of All Ancient and Antique Eras, Mogul Arms, Daggers, Swords, Long Guns, Victorian Helmets and Head Dress, Victorian Military Arms such as Martini Henry, Enfields & Sporting Muskets, Zulu Weapons Shields and Clubs. Military Bronze Statuary, Busts From Ancient Greece to the WW2 Era etc etc.West German Army Forage Cap, 1960s-70s Fully maker marked, excellent condition.WW1 Brass and Enamel Lapel Badge of The King's Own Regt. A Lion brass and enamelWW1 French Croix De Guerre Medal With Star The croix de guerre is a military decoration of both France and Belgium, where it is also known as the Oorlogskruis (Dutch). It was first created in 1915 in both countries and consists of a square-cross medal on two crossed swords, hanging from a ribbon with various degree pins. The decoration was awarded during World War I, again in World War II, and in other conflicts. The croix de guerre was also commonly bestowed to foreign military forces allied to France and Belgium.The croix de guerre may either be bestowed as a unit award or to individuals who distinguish themselves by acts of heroism involving combat with enemy forces. The medal is also awarded to those who have been "mentioned in despatches", meaning a heroic deed was performed meriting a citation from an individual's headquarters unit. The unit award of the croix de guerre was issued to military commands who performed heroic deeds in combat and were subsequently recognized by headquarters. Medal with additional star dated 1914 1918.WW1 Lapel Badge of the 23rd Btn. London Scottish Ergt. In gilt brass.WW1 Tie Pin Badge of the 4th and 5th Somerset Light Infantry Silver coloured metal, not hallmarked English silver.WW1 Trench Art Knife Made from the barrel bands of Artillery Shells Trench Art desk knife engraved with '1918 Langley Batterie'WW2 1943 German Kuban Shield Ärmelschild Kuban is a German military award instituted on September 21, 1943 to commemorate those who fought to preserve the bridgeheads in the Kuban region from February 1943 until they were abandoned in October. Luftwaffe and Kriegsmarine personnel were awarded the shield based on a fairly complicated point system. Much copper gilt wash remaining. No cloth backing. The German-held Kuban bridgehead, situated along the Taman peninsula, was an area of extreme importance to both sides. The Germans saw the region as essential to protecting the eastern approaches to the Crimea , whereas the Soviets viewed the bridgehead as a launch-point for another possible German offensive into the northern Caucasus . Unlike Stalingrad , Kursk or even Operation Bagration, the campaign is almost unknown in the West.WW2 Album of Unteroffizier Martin Brockmeier [Iron Cross] Killed In Action With Military shield badge of a stahlhelm [combat helmet], over a horses head, over crossed cavalry sabres, and below, German script "Fur Erinnerung an meine Dienstzeit". Contains his name, rank, regiment, and dated photographs of his service, from 1939 until August 1941. The last few pages contain photographs of him in his full cavalry combat uniform, wearing his steel helmet and Iron Cross gallantry medal, next to his grave with Iron Cross, dated August 21st 1941 [just two months after the invasion of the Soviet Union, Operation Barbarossa], and poignantly, a photo of him alongside his four brother's graves [killed in action in the war] all with Iron Cross headstones. 161 photographs. Including his Hitler Youth photos, dated scenes of encampments [from August 1939], his cavalry troop comrades, various campaign locations, the Nürburgring race track, a battle damaged tank, his cavalry horses, his dog, winter campaign photos etc. etc. All in mint condition. A unique set in many ways, and that we can't recall ever having a fully complete German WW2 War Service album, that included the original owner's military grave within it. It is logical to assume the album was completed by a surviving member of his family, who felt for prosperity, that it was necessary to 'complete the circle' so to speak of this German war hero's personal military life record. Whatever the unpleasant political basis of the third Reich may have been, this young man was simply fighting for his country and home, and he obviously fought with distinction and bravery in order to have been awarded the Iron Cross. He was a grandson, son and brother and he, alongside his four brothers, all perished fighting for what he [and they] thought was right.WW2 French Croix De Geurre Medal The Croix de guerre 1939-1945 is a French military decoration created in September 26, 1939, to honour people who fought with distinction with the Allies against the Axis force at any time during World War II.WW2 German Eastern [Russian] Front Winter Medal Awarded for service during 15 November 1941 to 15th April 1942, for being wounded in action, killed in action or for 14 to 60 days served in active combat between the dates Nov 1941 to April 1942 on the Eastern Front. Designed by a serving SS Soldier, SS Untersharfuhrer E. Kraus it was held in high regard by serving soldiers. It's issue was officially decommissioned by the Oberkommando der Wehrmacht on the 4th of September 1944. The ribbon was red, white and black [symbolic of blood, snow and death].WW2 King George VI th Bronze Bell An original WW2 RAF Station Bell. A magnificent piece of history as used on the RAF air bases, with the wartime Royal Cypher of King George VI th. This type of bell is seen used to great effect in the film Battle of Britain scrambling the fighter squadrons.The last photo in the gallery shows one in the actual location in WW2 in the deepest of the coldest winter day. Around 11 kilos. 27cm high.Serial numbered 24 EWW2 Lapel Badge of the Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Regt. Silver coloured metal, not hallmarked English silver.WW2 Lapel Badge of the Royal Military College Silver coloured metal, not hallmarked English silver.WW2 Lapel Badge of the Scottish Highland 'Black Watch' Regt. Gilt and enamel.WW2 Merchant Navy Tie Pin In silver with enamel, used by the Seamen who took part in the Atlantic and North Atlantic Convoys etc. in WW2 Silver coloured metal, not hallmarked English silver.WW2 Silver Lapel Badge of the Manchester Regt. Silver and enamel.

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