Unusual No.5 Mills Grenade money box.
Unusual because it’s a factory made example
The filler plug has never been drilled out
The base plug hole has never been threaded
A simple shaped metal plate / plug is pushed in place
The only marking is a solitary letter Y
As such I’ve no idea of the manufacture
Was this a wartime defective item ?
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Code: 50921

110.00 GBP

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Old Black Patent leather back pouch
With hallmarked silver mounts
Stamped with B&P makers mark -Birmingham 1886
With Strung Bugle to the front flap
I am unable to check if the Bugle Horn is silver
As its attached by a nut (But I'm sure it is)
Only faults I can find are -
The Patent finish has bubbled and "Melted " in places
And the strap c...  read more

Code: 50697

Very unusual set of cased six silver plated spoons
Showing British Army Officers of the day
Each spoon is named with a portrait of the Officer
Set under flags & hibiscus flowers (?)
The following officers are depicted
KITCHENER
FISHER
GREY
FRENCH
HAMILTON
BEATTY
Back of the spoons are marked with the maker etc
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Code: 50983

75.00 GBP

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Nice original Kent Constabulary Helmet plate
Kings crown (Pre 1953) as worn in WW2
Original Black finish -issued for “Night Duty”
As opposed to the white metal “Daytime “ plate
With central WM Invica Horse
All rear fixings intact and original
Nice “Home Front” police helmet plate  read more

Code: 50963

Bronze Metropolitan Police lapel badge
WW1 period with Kings Crown
Issued to and worn by the Special Constabulary
Circular rear fitting with makers name etc
Good clean condition.  read more

Code: 50964

18.00 GBP

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4 x Old Glass bottles
All moulded with a manufacturer / retailers name etc
Obtained from a long standing collection
2 x with paper labels that state -
“WW1 TRENCH FINDS / TRENCH FINDS”
All showing age and discolouration
But no major chips or cracks / bits missing  read more

Code: 50968

French Medal Militaire
With a accompanying Pension Book (?)
Book contains the recipients details and photograph
Possibly researchable , unusual lot
In good clean honest condition  read more

Code: 50970

55.00 GBP

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Very nice pair of chestnut brown boots
Part lace up , with a double buckle top
Stamped 1944 inside along with the makers name -
John White - M Fitt
There’s also a name in ink -Maj Holloway
These are I believe RAOC pattern boots
But due to the size I’m not 100% positive
They are small only about 11” from tip of toe to heel !
Without ho...  read more

Code: 50953

110.00 GBP

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Pair of wartime disposable German dust goggles
As used by the Afrika Corps etc
Often seen in pictures of pith helmets
Also worn by dispatch riders vehicle commanders etc
In stone mint condition
Contained in a grained cardboard material pouch  read more

Code: 50958

10.00 GBP

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Original SMLE oiler bottle
With screw off lid and inner “Spoon”
Unable to make out a date on the bottom
Not sure if it’s WW1 or WW2 issue
I can see it’s marked with a broad arrow .
With maker marked JJB & an inspection stamp
A little bit grubby but it is what it is  read more

Code: 50960

18.00 GBP

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Good old WD marked Bosuns call
Both sides of the Buoy have Broad Arrow stamps
The Keel is marked - “Made in England “
Complete a heavy weight neck chain
Not a modern Indian copy
A nice collectable item in good condition  read more

Code: 50942

38.00 GBP

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Good honest set of British folding wire cutters
With an even brown patinated colour
Some light pitting and surface rust
But nothing detrimental to the item
They are dated 1938 with a Broad Arrow
The makers mark just isn’t readable
(By me at least !)
They fold easily and no doubt still cut if required  read more

Code: 50945

28.00 GBP

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Jile / Gile Dagger from the Afar people
Of Ethiopia, Somalia , Eritrea & Djibouti
8.5” double edged blade with a distinctive angular tip
And .75” dark metal central core
Shaped wooden grip decorated with studs
With its Original patterned leather scabbard
With rear integral belt loop
The only “Issue” is some very slight edge damage
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Code: 50923

75.00 GBP

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Unusual small Automatic Pistol Holster
Made of a soft chromed green leather
Possibly Italian for the Beretta M34
Strangely no extra mag holder or rear belt loops
So how it was actually worn I don’t know !
Very well made and of good quality
Professionally done ,not a homemade lash up  read more

Code: 50928

40.00 GBP

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Unopened olive green Carlisle dressing
Retaining almost 100% of its Original painted finish
Good clean collectable item  read more

Code: 50931

18.00 GBP

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Very unusual boxed white metal candle holder
Bearing the badge of the Dutch organisation
Stichting 1940-44
The official foundation that provides services to-
“Members of the Resistance,victims of persecution ,
And Civilian war victims from the years 1940-1944”
Approximately 1.5” tall x 2.5” across
I’ve not seen one before and guess it’s prett...  read more

Code: 50934

45.00 GBP

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1920’s (?) WW1 (?) Sailor doll
Approximately 9” tall
With a blue velvet material body
Moveable head with painted features
Sailors cap at a “Jaunty Angle “
Square rig and white “Rope” lanyard
With affixed miniature WW1 medal ribbon bar
Some minor wear and tear
(One hand and cap very slightly frayed )
A tad grubby but old and no d...  read more

Code: 50920

Kings Crown
Plated brass Home Guard badge
HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE motto
With a central “HG “
With half moon rear fixing  read more

Code: 50907

12.00 GBP

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Gilt metal Post 1952 Grenadier Guards cap badge
With two loops to the back  read more

Code: 50899

8.00 GBP

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1915 War Service Badge
Half moon button fixing to the rear ,
Along with makers details
MAPPIN & WEBB - LONDON & SHEFFIELD  read more

Code: 50902