WW1 Canadian Expeditionary Force (CEF) "For Service at the Front" badge. Good condition for age. Issue number 225359. The Canadians were serious about the wearing of these badges, as on the rear reads: PENALTY FOR MISUSE $500 FINE OR 6 MONTHS IMPRISONMENT. These badges were issued to members of the Canadian Expeditionary Force who had served at the front during WW1 and were either honourably discharged or remained on military duty in Canada. The badge is typically made of bronzed metal and features an enamelled British Union Flag shield in the centre, encircled by the text "FOR SERVICE AT THE FRONT" and "C.E.F.". These badges often have a screw-back fitting and may have an issue number impressed on the reverse.
Very good condition ‘Royal Corps of Signals’ Sweetheart Brooch with Kings Crown and with pin intact. These "sweetheart" badges were commonly given as romantic keepsakes by members of the armed forces to their loved ones during wartime, particularly in World War I and II, to symbolize support and pride. The brooch features the Royal Corps of Signals emblem, which includes the figure of Mercury (the Roman god of communication) standing on a globe, encircled by an oval with the text "ROYAL CORPS OF SIGNALS," and surmounted by a crown.
World War 1 British brass 'Home Counties Reserve Regiment' Cap Badge in very nice condition and complete with clip, usually snapped off and missing. Seldom seen cap badge.
World War One issue 'On War Service' Buttonhole Badge. 26mm diameter. Excellent quality made badge. Numbered 4227. Maker stamped D.G. Collins, London. 'A'. These small, metal pin badges were worn by civilians during the First World War in order to indicate that the person wearing it was on engaged in important war-work. Several of these badges were officially produced and distributed nationally but many more were produced privately by employing companies to support their employees.
World War II ‘Women’s Land Army’ brass/enamel pin back badge in very clean and detailed condition. All green and red enamelling intact. Maker stamped on the rear ‘HWM’ for the maker: H.W. Miller Ltd. The Women's Land Army (WLA) was a British organization established during both World War I and World War II to address wartime agricultural labour shortages
Rare British wartime period 1930's-40's empty 'Squadron Leader Tobacco' Tin 'Curly Cut'. Manufactured by Samual Gawith & Co., Ltd., Kendal. "Manufactures of fine tobacco since 1792." Research on this item I found 2 on ebay priced at £100.00 and $158.00. Nice usable item or for any wartime collection of militaria.
WW2 British Home Guard lapel badge in excellent condition, and with blue and red enamelling intact. The badge features the initials "H.G." surmounted by a crown, which stands for the Home Guard, a British civilian militia force during WWII. These badges were worn by members of the Home Guard, initially known as the Local Defence Volunteers (LDV), which was established in May 1940 as Britain's "last line of defence" against a potential German invasion. The Home Guard played a vital role in guarding coastal areas, airfields, factories, and other strategic locations across Britain.
World War 2 Greek 'Medal for the War of 1941–1945' in excellent condition and complete with ribbon. The medal was bestowed upon Royal Hellenic Armed Forces personnel for operational services to the Army in North Africa, the South Aegean Sea and Italy. Several thousands of Army personnel, the majority of the Fleet and the remaining aeroplanes escaped to Turkey or were evacuated to Egypt after the capitulation of the Continental Greece and the battle of Crete respectively.
World War 1 issued quality made and crisply detailed World War 1 issued 'WV' (Women's Voluntary) War Work brass Badge. Excellent condition. Stamped on the rear with the famous wartime badge maker J. R. Gaunt of London. Also issue numbered 48913.
French 'Croix de Guerre' Cross of War (Vichy France). Excellent condition and complete with ribbon and bronze palm (Mentioned in Despatches: a bronze palm for those who had been mentioned at the army level). The Croix de Guerre (Cross of War) is a military decoration of France. It was first created in 1915 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
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Daily Express Special! Publication. The Politics of Hate. From John Kennedy to Bobby Kennedy.
A memorial to two brothers compiled and produced by the editorial department of the Daily Express. June 8th. 1968. Fascinating read full of powerful photographs of the time. Very good clean condition.
Large World War 1 British issued 'Comrades of the Great War' members lapel badge in very good clean condition and complete with pin. Stamped on the rear with the issue number 105239 and made by the famous wartime badge maker J.R. Gaunt of London.
French 'M1874' Gras Bayonet. Henry Entrepreneur. Blade slightly pitted but good condition. Bayonet has brass and wooden hilt, serial number 80337. Scabbard serial number J 53582. Bayonet measures approx. 64cm long.
Very nice clean and highly detailed Solid Silver British ‘ARP’ (Air Raid Precaution) lapel badge with pin fitting. The silver hallmark markings denote this badge was made in 1938, and manufactured by ‘JC’ (Sir John Herbert & McCutcheon Craig), a well-known badge maker of the war years.
(9) deactivated 9mm Luger Parabellum Brass Rounds in good clean condition. All have different markings: 9mm RG 98, 9mm RG 88, 9mm RG 85 & 9mm Luger FG, 9mm FG Luger, 9mm FC Luger, 9mm FC Luger, 9mm win Luger, 9mm FC Luger. The Pistol Parabellum, commonly known as just Luger or Luger P08 is a toggle-locked recoil-operated semi-automatic pistol. The Luger was produced in several models and by several nations from 1898 to 1948. (3) .32 RP Auto, .32 RP Auto and .32 RP Auto. These rounds were used in the Czechoslovak made Nazi CZ27 Pistol. Would polish up really well for display.
WW1 British Large "On War Service" badge in excellent condition. Maker stamped: J Gaunt, London and issue number member 54866. Specifically issued in 1916. These triangular badges were issued to civilians, particularly women engaged in essential war work, such as munitions production, during WW1. They signified that the wearer was contributing to the war effort and was exempt from military service due to their vital work. The badge features a crown at its centre and the year "1916" inscribed below it, indicating its year of issue by the Ministry of Munitions. The badge helped distinguish civilians involved in war work, especially after conscription was introduced in 1916, preventing them from being mistakenly accused of avoiding military service.
Kriegsdenkmünze 1914/18 des Kyffhäuserbundes (War Commemorative Medal 1914/1918 of the Kyffhäuser Union). Excellent 'un-issued' condition and complete with ribbon and packet of issue. War Commemorative Medal of the Kyffhäuser Union was instituted on June 18, 1921 by the Kyffhäuser Bund, an umbrella organisation of German veterans’ and reservists’ associations, in conjunction with the 25th jubilee of the erection of the Kyffhäuser monument (Kyffhäuser-Denkmal) in Thuringia. An obverse showed a diagonally-located war-torn banner and an inscription at the upper part: “To arms with an honour intact” (“Blank die Wehr – Rein die Ehr”) made in Gothic letters. Dates of the World War (1914-1918) were situated on the left while four lightning bolts – across the lower part of an obverse. Designer’s name in capital letters was struck at the bottom.
Scarce Model ‘1914’ Schmidt Rubin Saw-tooth Pioneer Bayonet. Very clean blade and with maker’s stamps ‘HS’ and serial numbered 64283. Scabbard also clean with makers details stamped into leather. Blade Length - 18.9" (480mm)
Handle Length - 4.9" (124mm), Total Length - 24" (610mm), Muzzle Ring Diameter - .56" (14.2mm), Issued with : Schmidt-Rubin Models 1911 Carbine, K3
Manufacturers: Elsener Schwyz, H.S., H.St., Waffenfabrik Neuhausen
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Brass British Royal Army Ordnance Corp Cap Badge in very good condition.
The Royal Army Ordnance Corps (RAOC) was a corps of the British Army. At its renaming as a Royal Corps in 1918 it was both a supply and repair corps. In the supply area it had responsibility for weapons, armoured vehicles and other military equipment, ammunition and clothing and certain minor functions such as laundry, mobile baths and photography. The RAOC was also responsible for a major element of the repair of Army equipment.
Made by 'Sandrik' the famous maker of the 'Waffen SS' Jerrycan, the 'Rybička' (Little Fish) is a small Czech pocket knife with the handle shaped as a fish. It has been produced since the first decades of the 20th century. The knife was particularly popular during the period of socialism in Czechoslovakia. It was valued as a simple and small tool used for mushroom picking, a traditional Czech hobby. It was very popular and sold in large numbers on the Czechoslovak market.
WW2 French 'Croix de Guerre' Cross of War (Foreign Operational Theatres). Excellent condition and complete with ribbon and 2 Bronze Palms (Mentioned in Despatches: a bronze palm for those who had been mentioned at the army level), and Bronze Star (Mentioned in Despatches: a bronze star for those who had been mentioned at the regiment or brigade level). The Croix de Guerre (Cross of War) is a military decoration of France. It was first created in 1915 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.
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Brass 'Auxiliary Territorial Service' Cap Badge in very good condition.
The Auxiliary Territorial Service (ATS) was the women's branch of the British Army during the Second World War. It was formed on 9 September 1938, initially as a women's voluntary service, and existed until 1 February 1949, when it was merged into the Women's Royal Army Corps.
German ‘Leipziger frühjahrsmesse 1930’ (Leipzig Spring Fair 1930). Nicely stamped on the back with issue number 37678. ‘Herbstmesse 1930 Beginn 31 August’ (Autumn Fair 1930 Beginning 31 August). Quality badge made by the famous maker: Steinnauer & Lück, Lüdenscheid.
WW1 British ‘On War Service 1915’ Brass Lapel Badge made by J. R. Gaunt & Son Ltd, London. Personal issue number ‘3691’.These small, metal pin badges were worn by civilians during the First World War in order to indicate that the person wearing it was on engaged in important war-work. Several of these types of badges were officially produced and distributed nationally but many more were produced privately by companies for their employees.
World War 2 era USAF (United States Air Force) Pilots 'Camillus' folding survival machete issued to the Air Force and Navy pilots. These knives/machete's were introduced in 1942, the blade is 25.5cm with makers name on one side, black Bakelite grips. Locks open and folds, as it should. Open, measures 39cm, folded 28.5cm. This type was usually carried in the seat pack attached to the pilot’s parachute harness. Regardless of the original intent, these machetes were very popular with the American GI’s and saw lots of auction in the pacific theatre of the War.
Small British ‘MN’ Merchant Navy Members Enamelled Lapel Badge in very nice condition. Blue enamelling intact. This is a Merchant Navy lapel badge. The badge features the letters "MN" within an oval surrounded by a rope design, topped with a naval crown, which are all characteristic elements of Merchant Navy insignia. These badges were historically issued to Merchant Navy officers and men, especially during wartime, to identify them and signify their service. The Merchant Navy played a crucial role in maintaining supply lines and transporting troops during conflicts, and this badge represents that vital service.
Excellent condition and highly detailed Auschwitz Cross with its ribbon. The Auschwitz Cross (Krzyż Oświęcimski), instituted on 14 March 1985, was a Polish decoration awarded to honour survivors of Nazi German concentration camps, including Auschwitz (Auschwitz is a German name for the Polish town Oświęcim, where the camps were built by Nazi Germans). It was awarded generally to Poles, but it was possible to award it to foreigners in special cases. It could be awarded posthumously. It ceased to be awarded in 1999.