A Large Javanese Sundang Sword

A very large and very impressive edged weapon indeed.
The wood on the pommel and the sheath probably kemuning wood.

A bright ,long broad wavey blade with an extremely sharp edge approx 500 mm, the hilt bound in an intricate silver or white metal wire binding.

Overall approx 750 mm.


Sundang sword is tradition weapon used by the Bugis ...  read more

Code: 1016

A WW1 Australian Military Marked Bugle Dated 1916

A lovely clean and well preserved example. Made od brass in London in 1916. The particular example has been issued to the Australian Military Forces having the large “D” with and ordnance broad arrow. It is complete with is rare rifle green cords indicating use by an infantry unit.
Unfortunately there are soooo….many reproductions on the market today. This is a chance to obtain an orig...  read more

Code: 1229

An Interwar Period German Desk Ornament Bust- Military Unit Prize

A very striking image of a German soldier wearing a M16 steel helmet.The head bust known as The Hero was first sculptured during and just after WWI, it was such an impressive form that it was further cast in many different sizes and styles , even up to double life size. This example is a desk example in cast bronze measuring 225mm high in height. Zinc based alloy metal with a bronze wash on a m...  read more

Code: 1228

A British Victorian Period Army Bandsman’s Sword c.1850

A good early example of the musicians pattern sidearm. Brass cruciform hilt with “VR” cypher. Curved blade with etched makers name.

References indicate that this pattern with a cured scimitar blade is both earlier ( around 1837-1850) and rarer than those encounter with a straight blade. No scabbard.
Approx 700mm.  read more

Code: 1227

1948-53 Period RAAF Officers Visor Cap

An immediate post WW2 made example made in almost exactly the same specifications to wartime examples. Dark blue wool body with rear ventilation eyelets to the rear underside. Black mohair bad and wartime economy gilt metal kings crown officers hat badge. Complete liner and sweatband by Melbourne Textiles.

Wartime examples are very popular and command high prices.
This i...  read more

Code: 1213

An Australian Navy 40mm Bofors Round

1952 dated Australian made and Navy marked case with with a WW2 1943 dated projectile.

Inert.

To available for export.  read more

Code: 1226

Royal Car Plaque for Queen Elizabeth II 1954 Royal Tour of Australia

A lovely piece of Royal history in Australia.
The hand written and applied newspaper cut out implies that this particular item is one of the actual Royal car plaques used on the the short wheel based Land Rover used by Queen Elizabeth II in her 1954 tour of Australia.

Locally manufactured in a painted plaster mold with an aluminum frame. Approx 315 mm x 410mm

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Code: 1210

German WW2 Afrikakorps Army Enlisted Ranks Tunic - POW Worn

A fully stripped example of a 3rd pattern army tropical tunic. This tunic has had extensive wear. All the cloth insignia has been removed including the breast eagle, shoulder straps, collar litzen etc. There are areas of replaced material to the sleeve cuffs, along the tops of the shoulders and the entire collar. All in a replaced khaki cotton drill material to try and match the existing tunic ...  read more

Code: 1207

WW1 Officers Woven Leather Swagger Stick

A choice example in a knotted brown leather, still having its lovely shiny appearance. Excellent condition.
Approx 610mm

Most of the ones we see on the market are damaged. This one is perfect!  read more

Code: 1208

A 1967 Dated Vietnam War Army Slouch Hat

A good clean example. Army khaki fur felt. Complete with Puggaree and chinstrap. The badge fitted is a 1953-60 period Australian Army Infantry Corps. Maker marked on the sweatband and clearly dated 1967. The turn up side has evidence of another previous badge.  read more

Code: 1214