Commonwealth Militaria

Here we have a Silver British War Medal 1914-1918. This was awarded to officers and men of the British and Imperial Forces who either entered a theatre of war or entered service overseas between 5th August 1914 and 11th November 1918 inclusive. This was later extended to services in Russia, Siberia and some other areas in 1919 and 1920. The round shaped obverse features ... Read and See More

This three piece medal grouping consists of the 1914 Bronze Star, quite scarce as a group to the originals issued for service 5 Aug 1914 till 22/23 Nov 1914. the British War Medal 1914-1918 and the Victory Medal 1914-1918. Each die struck medal is hand stamped with the winners name serial # and unit. They are suspended by the corresponding original silk ribbons. They show some ... Read and See More

Medal Yearbook 2005 by James A. Mackay (Editor), John W. Mussell (Editor) ... See More

A nice little three piece set! The Order is a major international charity providing medical care, first aid and support in more than 40 countries worldwide and focusing especially on those in poverty. The multi-piece badge is constructed out of die struck brass base that has been plated and contains black and white enamel work. The round shaped obverse features a ... Read and See More

It was given to those that have provided a requisite number or years in service to the Order of St John. It is constructed out of a cupro-nickel base that has been rhodium plated. The round shaped obverse features the profile of Queen Victoria surrounded by “Victoria + D + G + Britt + Reg + F + D + Ind + Imp”. The reverse features an encircled; ... Read and See More

This was awarded to police officers on duty in London during King George V Coronation’s. It is constructed out of a silver base that has been silver washed. The round shaped obverse features King George V effigy surrounded by “Georgivs V Rex Et Ind Imp”. The reverse side has a crown surrounded by a bordered wreath and bordered “Metropolitan ... Read and See More

It was awarded in the United Kingdom to members of the Special Constabulary who have completed nine years of part-time service. It is constructed out of a die stamped bronze base that has been bronze washed. The round shaped obverse features the effigy of the reigning sovereign surrounded by “Georgivs V Rex Et Ind Imp”. The reverse reads: “For Faithful ... Read and See More

Here we have a Canadian General Service Medal (1866-1870) with the Fenian Raid (1866) Bar and the Red River (1870) bar. It was awarded to members of the Imperial and Canadian forces who had taken part in the suppression of the Fenian raids and Riel's First Rebellion, the latter being generally referred to as the Red River Expedition. It is constructed out ... Read and See More

WWII era badge with pin mounted on tartan ... See More

A small piece here! Not too sure but I believe this is either US or Commonwealth? It is made of a die struck, tombak base that has been gold gilded. The obverse features a horn in front of two crossed rifles and below an eagle with outstretched wings. The reverse shows a full flat back with a soldered stickpin to ... Read and See More

Here we have the British Commonwealth Defence Medal. The circular medal is made of die stamped, cupro-nickel. The obverse shows the facing left King George VI surrounded by: ?GEORGIVS VI D:G:BR:OMN:REX F:D:IND:IMP.” (George 6th, by the grace of god, king of all the Britains, defender of the faith, emperor of India). The reverse ... Read and See More

Here we have two British Army Officer's Pips. They are brass based, gold gilded, green painted with red enamel and die stamped. The fronts shows three shields surrounded by ?Juncta in uno tria? in red enamel with decorative green paint and a gold cross/sunburst. The reverse reads ???. Both continue to hold their pins. Nice gilding and detail! ... See More

Early Silver Issue. ... See More

Early silver issue. ... See More

Canadian Silver Issue. ... See More

Nice example with 4" of ribbon ... See More

"1708 BAND-SJT.C.LONG.NTH'LD.FUS." Complete with 5" of ribbon. ... See More

Correct oval medal fitted with a claw and ring suspension. ... See More

"JOHN HENRY DENNIS" Comes with 4" of original albeit faded ribbon. ... See More

An early 3rd pattern Fairbairn-Sykes fighting knife with a stiletto style hand-ground blade with flats towards the crossguard. The hollow ground blackened blade is in excellent condition. If you see any defect on there it’s just because there is some old oil on there that I did not try to clean off. There are a bit of cosmoline left ... Read and See More

Rare to find in such nice condition This comes with the 2nd pattern scabbard. This bayonet was factory altered to P1853/72 configuration with socket reduced to fit Martini Henry Rifles at R.S.A.F. Enfield in the early 1870's. Blade is bright with a single wee stain and British military markings. Socket and ring retain 90% dark blue finish with ... Read and See More

This is a multi-purpose knife featuring a 8cm single-edged blade, a 11cm Marlin spike, and a smaller 4.5cm pointed, double sided blade, all in polished steel, all folding into a 11cm housing faced with cross-hatched blackened panels, one of which has a crack. The double-edged blade has the stamped maker mark etched to the bottom. The knife is completed by ... Read and See More

Rare bayonet here especially with the original scabbard. Few survive. The bayonet has age and some pitting but remains full length. The scabbard is interesting it has brass fittings and is well marked. The stitching has rotted out and you can see one edge of the blade through the gap. ... See More

This one sports a 3rd pattern scabbard with the combined top-mount and frog stud introduced in 1866. This is in nice shape with a nice scabbard though missing a few rivets it's stitching remains intact. ... See More

Vet purchased by me. ... See More

Military issue used as a walking out belt into WW1. this one has been post war modified with the eyelets to attach pouches for hunting. Also used by police at one time and can be ided by special naming on the snake buckle itself but this one is military. ... See More

The group consists of: United Kingdom Regimental Police Armband, Canadian “Air Training Corps” shoulder flash, Canadian “13 RCA” shoulder flash, Canadian “PPCLI” (Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry) shoulder flashes, Canadian "The Irish Regiment of Canada" shoulder flash, Canadian “8th Canadian Hussars (Princess Louise’s)” shoulder flash, Canadian airborne paratrooper patch, USA 70th Infantry Division shoulder sleeve insignia, paratrooper patch, Three Rank ... Read and See More

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Portion of cover missing. ... See More

Entertainment for the buys at the frong. Period cartoon etc. by Bing Coughlin. The glue to the spine has let loose, you can glue it back on NP. The pages are all intact and securely stapled. ... See More

Entertainment for the Boys at the front including girls! ... See More

This is an amazing book, a parody on Alice in Wonderland, but instead of Alice, this is Adolf Hitler the leader of the German party in the War, Also included are Dodo ? ( his friend from Japan, ) and "Mock Gurbles" and Deutsch-Hess, his friend from Russia with different moustache, etc etc etc, you figure out the names, they are obvious in ... Read and See More

Tags from http://www.wartimememoriesproject.com/ww2/pow/powcamp.php?pid=3434 located at Krowoj Rog Ukraine. When a prisoner was booked into camp, he was issued an ID number, which was stamped on this rectangular perforated tag along with the camp number. The perforation down the center allowed for the tag to be broken into two ... Read and See More

Nice tag from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oflag_79 located at Waggum Germany. When a prisoner was booked into camp, he was issued an ID number, which was stamped on this rectangular perforated tag along with the camp number (Oflag = Officer's POW camp, Stalag = General POW Camp). The perforation down the center allowed for the tag ... Read and See More

Nice tag from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oflag_79 located at Waggum Germany. When a prisoner was booked into camp, he was issued an ID number, which was stamped on this rectangular perforated tag along with the camp number (Oflag = Officer's POW camp, Stalag = General POW Camp). The perforation down the center allowed for the tag ... Read and See More

The egg-shaped grenade, roughly 10cm tall and with a circumference of 19cm at its widest point, is of serrated cast iron with a detachable striker lever, fixed in place by a horizontal pin. The grenade was lacquered and has the remnants of a band of red X’s which were the Commonwealth markings for a grenade that was filled and ... Read and See More

The WW2, Royal Navy whistle in nickel-silver, and War Department arrow impressed to both sides of the buoy. The pipe consists of a narrow tube (the gun) which directs air over a metal sphere (the buoy) with a hole in the top. The player opens and closes the hand over the hole to change the pitch. ... See More

Tooled steel construction. Good original bluing. Nicely marked. ... See More

In excellent condition. Marked well, including: broad arrow, “T”, “Top”, “NAF-48490-1”, etc. ... See More

WWII era badge with pin mounted on tartan ... See More

Nice undented example out of a Canadian Vet’s estate retaining 95% of original paint. The interior liner is well marked, "7 1/4 V.M.C. II 1942" and the brim is stamped “G.S.W. D.P.&H” Original undamaged chin strop is intact. Exterior has been personalized, when or by who I have no idea. ... See More

This includes a head harness of five tongues cut from a single piece of black rubberized canvas, folded and stitched to each of their tapered ends to form tunnel loops for the adjusting drawstring to pass through. There is some minor age cracking to this. Its original black drawstring is still present. The head harness is stitched to the exterior ... Read and See More

Good example retaining 99% of original paint. The interior liner is well marked, "7 1/8" the shell "C.L/C. 1942" . All original. The shell looks like it has taken a couple hits, as well there appears to be remnants of some sort of decal on the top of it. ... See More

Bandsmen ‘lyre’ Badge ... See More

Bandsmen ‘lyre’ Badge ... See More

Here we have a Commonwealth / British Royal Air Force Side Cap. It is made of green wool with a tan cotton interior and tan stitching. There are two brown buttons to the front that show 4 stars each and read: ?Forges New Zealand?. It has a reproduction Medical Branch insignia on it. It measures 12 inches long by 4 1/2 inches tall. It is ... Read and See More