Imperial German Prussian 1847 Pattern Other Ranks Belt Buckle

A good example of the buckle widely worn during the Franco-Prussian War and even into WW1. Brass with a white metal centre plate. These are larger slightly larger to the far more common WW1 pattern.  read more

Code: 471

Germany : 1957 Iron Cross 1914 1st Class with 1939 Award Spange

A textbook post WW2 1957 issue 1914 Iron Cross 1st class with 1939 ( 1957 style) 2nd award sponge. This all in one piece with a long central reverse pin. The pin and " C" catch also in the classic 1957 style.

Although thi is a 1957 produced piece it is rather hard item to find with the spange attached.  read more

Code: 474

WW1 Turkish POW Made Necklace

Bead crochet necklace made from small coloured gold beads . A triangular pendant on the lower edge is attached to the necklace.

This necklace was made by an Ottoman prisoner of war (POW) in a British POW camp, probably in Egypt. Except for fatigue duties, prisoners were generally not required to work. Making craft items, along with playing sport, games or music helped them pass...  read more

Code: 475

Early South Australia Police Helmet c.1902-

A rare example of the early pre- federation helmet carried over into Edwardian use. White canvas covered cork with quilted puggaree. white metal spike , chin chain and black leather chinstrap . The badge a post 1902 example with Gelphic crown. To the underside an oil cloth covering to the brim, leather sweatband and cotton lining. Retains a very good clean appearance and shape. The crown onl...  read more

Code: 476

1948-53 RAAF Sterling Silver Signaler Half Wing Brevet

A rare 1949 dated sterling silver half wing with kings crown. Hallmarked on the reverse and maker marked by Stokes and Sons. Brooch pin.  read more

Code: 443

WW2 Dutch Naval Pilot Wings- British Made

A rare Sterling Silver and enamel example in perfect condition. The reverse with long brooch pin , Hallmarked and maker marked “Toye”.  read more

Code: 469

Victorian Rifle Association 1921 Kings Fifty Sleeve Badge

Heavily padded and embroidered  read more

Code: 466

Victorian Rifle Association 1950 Kings Thirty Sleeve Badge

Heavily padded bullion embroidered.  read more

Code: 463

WW2 Souvenir Piece From a Downed Japanese Aircraft

Rectangular piece of aluminium cut from a downed Japanese aircraft.
The obverse polished and hand engraved “Greeting from New Guinea 1943/1944” and “To Ethel from Jack”. With a palm tree island scene.
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The reverse with the original Japanese aircraft paint.  read more

Code: 462

WW2 "Aeroplane" Sweetheart Lapel Badge

A lovely little thing. Badges are usually flat two-dimensional type but this one is three-dimensional. A small fighter plane. All nickel plated with brooch pin reverse.  read more

Code: 447