Commonwealth Militaria

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The British Empire Exhibition was a colonial exhibition held at Wembley Park, Wembley, Middlesex in 1924 and 1925, running from April 23, 1924 to October 31, 1925. It is constructed out of a die stamped bronze base. The obverse reads: “GEORGIVS V BRITT: OMN: REX ET IND: IMP” and is arched above the left facing portrait of King George V, with a small “B.M.” (Bertram ... Read and See More

The War Medal was awarded to many different branches of the military for 28 days of service. It is constructed out of copper nickel base. The round obverse depicts the face of King George VI, with a crown, and the writing “PM” (designer Percy Metcalfe), just under his neckline. Encircling the effigy reads “GEORGIVS VI D:G:BR:OMN:REX ET ... Read and See More

Wow, I had to have this and so will you!! A wonderful Bar to a decorated Canadian. Military Cross, Queen’s South Africa Medal 1899 with 3 bars, Cape Colony, Wittebergen, Transvaal. British 1914-15 Star, Canadian WWI War Medal 1914-1918, and finally British War Medal, Victory Medal with Mentioned in Dispatches oak-leaf device. There is no pin to the reverse. ... See More

British South Africa Company's Medal with Rhodesia 1896 reverse (3860 PTE. W. King 7th Huss.). One of 251 issued to the 7th Hussars. Hunt is listed as sent home insane. ... See More

South Africa Medal 1853 - (SERJT. JOSH. HOLDOM 1ST BN. RIFLE BDE). British 1st Battalion Rifle Brigade. ... See More

Queen’s South Africa Medal 1899, no ribbon, (Pte A. BERMAN. OUDTSHOORN T.G., (town guard)). ... See More

British and Commonwealth 1918 General Service Medal with Bar Malaya (George VI Fid Def (1949-52) Version), (MYA/1801 5722 SIGMN MIRON B MOHD YA R. SIGS). Excellent condition, without ribbon. ... See More

The medal features the profile of King George V. with the inscription "George V. omnipotent King of Great Britain and Emperor of India" to the border. The reverse shows St. George on horseback holding a short sword trampling the shield of Prussia as well as a skull and crossbones. "1914" and "1918" are to the outside. The inscription (232266 W. SHAW. P.O. ... Read and See More

Punjab Medal w Goojerat bar, (THOS. MURPHY, 10TH FOOT.) & India Mutiny, (T. MURPHY 1ST. BATN. 10TH REGT.) ... See More

India General Service Medal - (3590153 PTE. A.E.SYCAMORE. BORD.R.). Border Regiment ... See More

As shown, some Canadian, US and Russian items all post-1945 ... See More

A Canadian Memorial Cross issued to Cpl. J. Wright (81927). The Memorial Cross was granted by the Canadian Government since 1919. It was issued as a memento of personal loss and sacrifice on the part of widows and mothers of Canadian sailors, soldiers and airmen who died for their country during the war. It is constructed out of a die stamped sterling ... Read and See More

Distinguished Flying Cross, GRI, 1945 engraved on reverse of 6 o’clock arm, with original case of issue, inside lid stamped ROYAL MINT; 1939 Star; France & Germany Star; Defense Medal; Canadian Volunteer Service Medal with overseas clasp; War Medal 1939-45, all in good condition. Included in the group is a small metal name plate, The synopsis on the "DFC" mission in Sept. 1944, A ... 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

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 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

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

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

Very nice example of an 1821 Pattern Royal Artillery Officer’s sword made by J. Hodgson, Woolwich, London. Since the early 1800’s, officers of the Royal Artillery carried the same regulation pattern swords as those for infantry officers, while their counterparts in the Royal Horse Artillery carried the regulation patterns worn by light cavalry officers. By 1857, dress regulations required that all ... Read and See More

Enfield Arsenal made 1860 pattern with great blade all correctly marked. Nice original checkered leather grip plates. White leather frog is marked P.G. to reverse and partly split to reverse. The white finish was applied when? I do not know. ... See More

Royal Air Force Sword, as carried by RAF Commissioned Officers, was adopted by the Air Ministry in 1925. Rare to find and rarer in this condition. The sword has a single-edged straight etched blade with open etch panels for presentation engravings. The riccasso has a inserted brass slug correctly marked "Proved". I can not confirm the maker but some on the ... Read and See More

Black matte finish cast socket; gray; welded spike black, metal scabbard, with a drain hole. ... See More

The socket, spike and scabbard are all blued. Carried in a green web frog marked "1952". Is maker marked "No 4 Mark II BEC N96", and has an Indian Government inspection mark "IG 67". A rare maker mark! ... See More

Black matte finish cast socket; gray; welded spike; blue steel standard scabbard, with a drain hole. Maker Marked "No.4 MK1 S.S.P 1944" ... See More

Blued socket with smooth spike and fulling functioning spring. The scabbard is tubular steel with drain hole. It is maker marked "No4 MK II" and "1110". ... See More

The socket, spike and scabbard are all blued. Carried in a green web frog marked "1952". Is maker marked "No 4 Mark II BEC N96", and has an Indian Government inspection mark "IG 147". A rare maker mark! ... See More

The blade, the socket, and the tublular steel scabbard, are all blued. The scabbard has a drain hole. Comes in a marked, green web frog. ... See More

Very scarce and with Australia acceptance marks. War finish, tubular metal scabbard, with a drain hole. ... See More

A multi-purpose knife featuring a 5.5cm, single edged blade that has been sharpened. A 6.5cm can opener and a 11cm Marlin spike. The is a fain Maker mark, “Wade & Butcher”” Sorry can’t make it all out. is also present. Both polished steel blades fold into a 9cm housing faced with cross-hatched blackened panels and is complete with lanyard ring. ... Read and See More

A multi-purpose maker marked knife featuring a single-edged blade, a Marlin spike, and a double-edged blade, all in polished steel, all folding into a polished steel housing. The double-edged blade has a short post to the center of one of its sides which is accommodated by a notch in the housing when in its folded position. A lanyard ring is ... 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

Up for sale is a fine post-WWII patch for the Civil Defense Corps. This organization served through WWII and into the postwar years. This features the King's Crown, which dates is prior to the reign of Queen Elizabeth II. ... See More

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A WWII Canadian RCAF Bombardier Wing. It is constructed out of white, red and brown thread to a black wool base with a black buckrahm backing. It features a “B” that is below a kings crown above “RCAF” and flanked by two laurel leaved branches with a large white wing coming out of the branch on the right side. It ... Read and See More

A WWII Canadian RCAF Air Gunner's Wing. It is constructed out of white, red and brown thread to a black wool base with a black buckrahm backing. It features a “AG” that is below a kings crown above “RCAF” and flanked by two laurel leaved branches with a large white wing coming out of the branch on the right side. ... Read and See More

A WWII Canadian RCAF Wireless Air Gunner's Wing. It is constructed out of white, red and brown thread to a black wool base with a black buckrahm backing. It features a “WAG” that is below a kings crown above “RCAF” and flanked by two laurel leaved branches with a large white wing coming out of the. It measures 3 ½ inches wide ... Read and See More

A WWII Canadian RCAF Navigator Wing. It is constructed out of white, red and brown thread to a black wool base with a black buckrahm backing. It features a “N” that is below a kings crown above “RCAF” and flanked by two laurel leaved branches with a large white wing coming out of the branch on the right side. It ... Read and See More

Two Canadian WWII Nursing photo groupings. The “Photographs” album is name of a black faux leather. It measures 11 1/8 inches wide by 7 ¼ inches tall. It is named with a “Julia M King”. The binder features many class photos along with some documents. It is named to a “Rosalie Singer” and ” Margaret Kellough”. This would make for an interesting study! For more ... Read and See More

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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

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

This group attributed to a “J.A. Mattei” of the 3rd Canadian Infantry Division. When I purchased it from my picker it all came in a “B167 I FL/C 1944” marked ammunition box, (painted red to the front and top). The box has “Mattei” to the top, the duffle bag is hand inscribed “Mattei. J. A.” and “B-Ib 3577” and the ... Read and See More

Original WW2 Aim Corrector used by rifle instructors for training recruits. This piece is marked C No 1 MKII, dated 1940. This may be one that was built in Canada. Complete with most of the original blue. ... 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

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

RCAF modern flag. Measures approx 70" x 35" with original price tag. ... See More

H.M.S. Goldcrest. H.M.S. Royal Arthur. F.M.B. Devonport. H.M.S. Ganges. ... See More

Constructed entirely of non-magnetic steel, the basin-shaped helmet, with an all-around visor, retains 98% of its original paint. It is well marked and size 7 1/2. The top bolt that secures the done rubber is missing. I don't have the repacement so I left the rubber in there. You can just replace the bolt and it will be fine. the Chin Straps are ... Read and See More

Vintage WWII era Sailor's cap. Interior stamped "National Hat MFG.CO. 1945 Naval". No size tag. Showing light wear and a bit of soiling. ... See More

British Rank Pip. Reads: “Tria Juncta In Uno”. ... See More

Bandsmen "lyre" Badge ... See More

Bandsmen "lyre" Badge ... See More

Ok folks this one I'm going to let the pictures do the talking. This all came from one group. beauty tunic with billion shoulder patches. If you have questions pls ask. Uniform sizes are Medium Men's. ... See More

British Army Royal Logistics Corp No. 1 Dress Sergeant Uniform and Trousers. RLC collar dogs and buttons. Lanyard. Gold bullion Broad Sword Sleeve Badge. Uniform is size 35 with a breast of 100cm and a waist 92cm. Trousers dated 1956. Size 19. Overall nice condition. ... See More