Commonwealth Militaria

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

This likely has some civilian labor relation (like due to no swastika) to the R.A.F. “The Rafwaffe” formed during the Second World War to evaluate captured enemy aircraft and demonstrate their characteristics to other Allied units. I’ve never seen or owned one before and cannot identify ... 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

"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

Here's a WWII British/Australian Short Magazine Lee-Enfield (SMLE) pattern 1907 bayonet. Most of the markings to the blade are clearly visible, with the 1907 type mark, a makers stamp and various other stamps. The blade is a factory blackened example in excellent condition. The tip is perfect and the fits is tight. The brown leather scabbard is in good condition. There ... Read and See More

The blade and hardware are bright, the grips are wooden, and the scabbard is blued. Maker marked "C4234" on the crossguard and scabbard, "CEWG" on the blade, and has the Chilean crest on the blade as well. ... See More

English 1908 Pattern Cavalry Trooper's Sword made by Wilkinson, England. Main Cavalry sword of WWI. Straight thin tapered bright blade; khaki colored steel basket hand-guard; brown, checkered composition grips, khaki colored steel scabbard with opposed fixed rings. pressure marks to lower portion. Blade stamped 5 15 and Wilkinson, P.08 on spine; handguard stamped WSC; scabbard stamped S.B&N (indicates manufacture by Sanderson ... 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

Calvary Trooper's sword made at Enfield Asenal England. Nice bright curved one-piece hand guard with knurled black leather grips secured with five steel rivets. The bright steel scabbard with opposed fixed rings has minor evidence of use and is well marked. The blade is clean with a single fuller. It is again well marked with the issue date, "98" & "EDF" and ... Read and See More

Here's a WWII British/Australian Short Magazine Lee-Enfield (SMLE) Pattern 1907 Bayonet manufactured by Anderson. Most of the markings to the blade are clearly visible, with the 1907 type mark, a makers stamp and various other stamps, a crown etc. The blade is a factory shortened blackened example in excellent condition. The tip is perfect and the fits is tight. The black ... Read and 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

Here we have a beautiful example of a Ross Model 1910 Mark I Bayonet. Canada formally adopted the Ross rifle in 1905. However, the Ross was not originally equipped to allow attachment of a bayonet. The bayonet was officially adopted in 1908 - although patented prior to that in 1907 - but was not issued in Canada until 1910. These bear the distinctive markings: ROSS ... Read and See More

Used by the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. It has a black blade and hardware, with wood grips. The black steel scabbard is maker marked "69995", and the pommel is marked "S.A. 30 69995". A scarce model! ... See More

Made for the model 1893 Mauser Rifle. Has a bright blade and hardware, with wood grips. Black leather scabbard, and bright steel mounts. Is maker marked "Artilleria FCA de Toledo 1900" on the blade, "H6591" on the crossguard, and "29" on the grip. ... See More

The socket, spike and scabbard are all blued. Metal scabbard, with a drain hole. Maker marked. ... 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

The blade, the socket, and the tublular steel scabbard, are all blued. The scabbard has a drain hole. Is maker marked "No. 4 MK II" and "A". Comes in a well marked brown web frog. ... 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

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. I'm including a shoulder strap, that IS repaired. ... See More

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 Canadian RCAF Pilot's Wings. It is constructed out of white, red and brown thread to a black wool base with a dark green paper backing. It features a “RCAF” that is below a kings crown and flanked by two laurel leaved branches with a two white wings coming out on either side. It measures 4 3/8 inches wide by 1 7/8 inches tall. ... 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

Black and white cardstock. It measures approximately 3 5/16 inches wide by 5 3/8 inches tall. ... 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

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 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

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

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