WW2 "MetroVick" Omega / Lemania Chronograph

A special-purpose wrist timer, once owned by the firm Metropolitan Vickers Electric Limited and made by the Omega / Lemania group in Switzerland. Designed with a hi-beating balance, these chronograph based timers were state of the art, capable of providing very accurate time measurement. All of this at a time when war had been declared in Europe, suggests that something interesting was being wo...  read more

Code: 51286

WW2 Royal Navy HS⩚5 Survey Vessel's Pocket Watch

In 1939, the Royal Navy appears to have had in service, 9 Survey Vessels, but by 1943 only four of the ships remained; HMS Challenger, Franklin, Scott and White Bear, with most having been lost in the first year of action.

The Survey Ships' work involved the preparation of nautical charts, which included the position plotting of sea-mines. However, between 1943-44 the Hydrographi...  read more

Code: 51142

RAF Centenary Bear By Merrythought, 1918 - 2018

To celebrate 100 years of the Royal Air Force, Merrythought, Britain's only traditional soft toy manufacturer, marks the occasion with its release of a handsome, fully articulated teddy bear. Much like the mascots carried by aviator's, these lovely "RAF100 Appeal" teddy bears will also help raise funds for RAF charities.

Hand-crafted in Shropshire using the softest pure mohair a...  read more

Code: 50788

POLITE NOTICE - PROOF OF IDENTITY - POLITE NOTICE

Would all collectors please note that if you are not personally known to ZMW Militaria, you may be asked for proof of identity before purchasing or making an appointment to view any Age Restricted, or certain other items.  read more

Code: 50786

British Rail (Southern) Railway Guard's Pocket Watch, c.1948

The postwar government nationalisation of the railways in 1948, led to the grouping and reorganisation of established rail networks across Great Britain, resulting in the formation of six British Rail regions. The Southern Region served south London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, eastern Berkshire, the Isle of Wight, southern Wiltshire, eastern Dorset through into Devon and Cornwall. Then, i...  read more

Code: 50445

PREMIUM SERVICE WORK - SPECIAL CONCESSIONARY PRICE

Optional Premium Service work is available on most watches offered here. This gives customers real peace of mind when buying a vintage watch from ZMW MILITARIA as our servicing work provides your heirloom timepiece with a 12 month warranty. When a Premium Service is requested at the time of purchase, or within 3 months (see our Terms & Conditions), you will be receiving the service at half the ...  read more

Code: 50235

"Dawn Patrol" A Sir Douglas Bader Signed Print By Roderick Lovesey

This is a limited edition print of the "Dawn Patrol," depicting twoBristol Bulldog biplanes in flight. Limited to 250 prints, this work has been signed in pencil by the renowned artist, Roderick Lovesey, as well as by Sir Douglas Bader. In 1931 Bader was nearly killed when the Bulldog aircraft he was flying, crashed, costing him the loss of his legs. Nevertheless, Bader went on to become one o...  read more

Code: 50177