WW1 & 2 Medal Ribbon & Mons Star Rosette

An original WW1 trio of medal ribbons with silver rosette to Mons Star, denoting award of clasp for military service during first months of war, 5th August to 22nd November 1914. Plus the Defence Medal for service during WW2.

Good condition. Rosette with blackened silver patina.  read more

Code: 51584

WW1 Lewis Gun Armourer's Tool

A scarce WW1 military issue Lewis machine gunner's trigger adjusting tool by Salter. Broad arrow marked to the top of the tubular body, with bullet shaped tool and screwdriver to the other end.

Some sign of field adaptation with wire and hook ends which have been used to replace the original string pulls.  read more

Code: 51580

Home Front - ARP Warden's Whistle c.1939

A WW2 Air Raid Precautions whistle made by Hudsons. Presented in very good condition, having retained most of its original finish. Blows nice and loud.  read more

Code: 51572

WW2 RNZAF Cap & Sleeve Badge

A scarce WW2 Royal New Zealand Air Force brass cap badge, sold together with the original owner's RAF engineering apprentice badge. Both are presented in good order but with some rubbing. Interestingly, the apprentice four-bladed prop badge, which is normally sewn onto the tunic sleeve, has had an additional screw mount added, presumably for the convenience of the young airman - Both the back p...  read more

Code: 51570

HMS Sirius Model Twin 4.5 Inch Gun

A well constructed brass desk model of the main gun from the Royal Navy frigate, HMS Sirius. The model is articulated with gun elevation and tracking and is mounted on a teak wood base, with plaque dated 1972/73.

HMS Sirius was of Leander Class and this gun was her main forward armament. This was later replaced with an Exocet missile system.

The base measures, 4x3 ...  read more

Code: 51565

Other Ranks Pocket Watch

A post WW1 era "Railway Timekeeper" pocket watch made by Plangg & Pfluger in Austria. These so called, "Dollar" watches were variously used by persons of more modest means, as they were reliable timekeepers that would keep on going in environments that were perhaps more destructive to finer precision timepieces.
As such, many were carried by soldiers and even the South African Railway ...  read more

Code: 51564

Jeep - Military Style Wristwatch

An attractive, modern military style quartz wristwatch advertising the "Jeep" motor vehicle brand. Presented in very good used condition, showing little signs of use. benefitting from a damage free glass. Offered in full working order - requires strap.

Waterproofing not guaranteed.

Diameter = 42mm (excluding shoulders or crown)  read more

Code: 51558

Nero Lemania Military Stopwatch, c.1970

A near mint military stopwatch, appearing to be unissued and having seen very little use. Presented in full working order this stopwatch was made by Lemania, a top chronograph supplier to the MOD.  read more

Code: 51551

JR Gaunt - Military Issue Brass Button Stick

A new old stock brass button stick from the 1970s with age patina and some discolouration, but all unused and straight. You will receive one at random but all are identically marked and made by J.R. Gaunt & Son.

Additional postage will be refunded on multiple purchases.  read more

Code: 51536

Pre WW1 Ship Captain's Log Watch By Zenith

A rare pre-WW1 Ship Captain's "Log Watch" made by Zenith and retailed by the maritime engineering company of James Weir, Glasgow.

This silver hallmarked watch was originally sold as a "waterproof" timepiece, given that it comes in an early 1900s silver case intended for marine use. This design was the best, whereby the watch movement was given greater protection from the elements...  read more

Code: 51520