American Civil War Model 1860 Light Cavalry Sabre Mansfield & Lamb Forestdale, Rhode Island 1864 Dated

Original American Civil War 1864 dated M1860 Light Cavalry Sabre produced by Mansfield & Lamb of Rhode Island. Ricasso inspection mark by Charles E Wheelock. Sword in superb condition, retaining leather and wire grip. Complete with scabbard. Blade is in good condition. No bluntness to the blade. An excellent example all round of a correct ACW manufactured sword.

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Code: 4128

1942 Soviet Mosin Nagant M1891 Deactivated Bolt Action Service Rifle

A nice clean example of an original WW2 1942 dated Soviet Mosin Nagant M1891 rifle. Nice treated wood stock with high blue finish to the metalwork. Bolt action cycles as it should. Complete with sling and deactivation certificate.

*Due to the nature of this item, shipping is only permitted to the UK mainland. Alternatively collection or delivery can be made in person. Please con...  read more

Code: 4232

Queens South Africa Medal & Long Service Medal 2872 Pte.J.Allen. Essex Regiment

Nice original pair of sterling silver medals. Both named to the same man. QSA bars are the following; Orange Free State, Transvaal, SA 1901, SA 1902. Both complete with original ribbons.  read more

Code: 4243

WW1 Trio Leading Seaman Claude Foster J.5871 Killed in Action HMS Indefatigable Battle of Jutland

Original trio of medals named to J.5871 C.Foster L.S.R.N. Who was killed in action 31st May 1916. HMS Indefatigable was the first ship and battlecruiser sank at 16.03 pm that afternoon. Over 8,500 died in the battle. Only three survivors of the 1000+ crew survived. A scarce grouping relating to one of the most important battles of the entire war.  read more

Code: 4281

German Close Combat Clasp In Bronze A.G.M.u.K. Gablonz Type 1 Blue Backing Plate

Original CCC in bronze, made by M&K of Gablonz. Nice early type 1 with two tone finish. Correct hardware in the reverse. High Z in Gablonz with double stamp A in Ausf. Blue tint plate, rarer to find. Some of the bluing can still be seen through the front of the award. Nice hand finished badge as it came from the factory. Hard to upgrade.  read more

Code: 4302

German Army Wehrpass Obergefreiter Gustav Bünn Infantry Regiment 391 Complete With Citations Wound Badge in Gold

Original grouping to Obergefreiter Gustav Bünn of Infantry Regiment 391 who was present of the invasions of Belgium, France and Russia. He trained with K98K rifles, MG34 and Luger P08. He was awarded the Iron Cross second class, Infantry assault badge and wound badge in Gold. All three citations are complete with their entries in the Wehrpass. It is worth noting as well his EK2 citation is sign...  read more

Code: 4339

Incredible Photo Album & Citation Grouping To Oberleutnant Fritz Hohensee

Possibly the best photo album we have encountered, complete with over 500 individual photographs in various sizes relating to the service of Oberleutnant Fritz Hohensee of Gren.Ers.Btl.82/ J.R.82 and later Gren.Rgt.149.

Hohensee was a military man, starting his service in the army as a non commissioned officer during the early 1930s. He would break from this and Join the SS under...  read more

Code: 4461

WW1 British Army Officers Canvas Trench Service MKVI Revolver Holster

Original WW1 canvas Trench service revolver holster as used by British Army officers. Complete with leather tab and belt loop. The holster is leather inside with external canvas finish. Made by the Mills Company for the MK VI revolver. A scarce survivor, these holsters are rarely encountered. It is believed some examples were also used in hot climates like Egypt, Gallipoli and Palestine, howeve...  read more

Code: 4486

Jacket, Parachutist. 1942 Pattern Over Smock Dated 1942 Early Production

Nice original British Paratroopers over smock as worn by Parachutists during jumps to prevent rigging lines from snagging. This example is very early, dated 1942. Air Ministry marked zipper, newer stud buttons with label and O stamped WD code inside. Produced by Cohen & Wilks in size 2. One small snag to the lower left. Some minor staining but a nice used example pre Normandy. Both elasticated ...  read more

Code: 4557

Edwardian Post 1902 Royal Lancer Officers Czapka Helmet

Superb original Edwardian post 1902 kings crown Rotal Lancer officers Czapka helmet with horsehair plume. Helmet in near immaculate condition for its age. No cracking or shrinking visible. Complete with original chinstrap. Leather sweatband inside remains soft. No interior liner, however looking under the sweatband it appears one may have been there previously. Absolutely no repairs or damage, ...  read more

Code: 4115