SOLD Authentic antique 17th -18th century, Polish, or Hungarian, War Hammer (Obuch - Obuszek), with brass head, comprising a square faced hammer, balanced by an  More »

SOLD Authentic antique 17th -18th century, Polish, or Hungarian, War Hammer (Obuch - Obuszek), with brass head, comprising a square faced hammer, balanced by an elaborately shaped fluke on its carved hardwood haft of circular section, fitted on the top with a domed brass cap, and an iron cap on the base. CONDITION: In good condition considering its age, showing the age and usage, the wooden haft with minor with age cracks. Free of any repairs. MEASUREMENTS: Overall length; 85.4 cm (33 5/8 in), Length of the head; 12 cm (4 3/4 in). ALL ITEMS ARE GUARANTEED TO BE AUTHENTIC ANTIQUES AND NOT REPRODUCTIONS ALL OUR ARTIFACTS ARE ACCOMPANIED BY A CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY WE SHIP INTERNATIONALLY   « Less

A regimental badge of the New Zealand Artillery, made as a sweetheart brooch, mounted on mother-of-pearl and framed in silver. The rear is brass, stamped "Sterling Silver  More »

A regimental badge of the New Zealand Artillery, made as a sweetheart brooch, mounted on mother-of-pearl and framed in silver. The rear is brass, stamped "Sterling Silver Rim". Brooch measures 29 mm diameter. Excellent condition. Early 20th century.   « Less

SOLD Antique 19th century well marked German-Saxony Model 1845.Type1.infantry sword (Infanterie – Faschinen - messer) with massive single-edged falchion style steel blade,  More »

SOLD Antique 19th century well marked German-Saxony Model 1845.Type1.infantry sword (Infanterie – Faschinen - messer) with massive single-edged falchion style steel blade, stamped on the obverse ricasso with crown Royal Cypher JR for the, King John of Saxony 1854-1873 and on the reverse the makers logo of P.D.L.(Peter D .Luneschloss of Solingen). Cast solid brass hilt with reversed quillons, grooved grip, and dove-tail pommel with exposed capstan hilt, stamped with the Regimental Marking 12.A.F.1.114.and the Royal Cypher on the finial and the letter B with the sunburst on the reverse pommel adorned with crown Royal Cypher. REFERENCES: 1.Blankwaffen aus drei Jahrhunderten. Zeugnisse sächsischer Waffengeschichte by Klaus Hilber. 2.Hieb- und Stichwaffen by Eduard Wagner. A photocopy of the pages from the aforementioned references will be provided along with a certificate of authenticity. CONDITION: Showing the age and usage, slightly pitted overall. MEASUREMENTS: Overall length: 63 cm (24 3/4 in). Length of the blade: 48 cm (18 7/8 in). ALL ITEMS ARE GUARANTEED TO BE AUTHENTIC ANTIQUES AND NOT REPRODUCTIONS ALL OUR ARTIFACTS ARE ACCOMPANIED BY A CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY WE SHIP INTERNATIONALLY   « Less

SOLD Antique circa 1800 A.D. French Napoleonic Line Infantry Officer's Sword – Epee. Details: The gold gilt brass hilt comprising a boat shaped guard decorated with shell a  More »

SOLD Antique circa 1800 A.D. French Napoleonic Line Infantry Officer's Sword – Epee. Details: The gold gilt brass hilt comprising a boat shaped guard decorated with shell a pair of straight swelling quillons, knuckle – guard, and typical plumed helmet pommel ' retaining its original wooden grip bound with finely twisted copper wire, with sturdy straight single edged blade with a fuller engraved with martial trophies and foliage, marked at the ricasso with the maker initials. REFERENCES: 1.Les tresors de l'emperi, l'armee de napoleon by Vincent Bourgeot. Page 160-161 2. Des Sabres Et Des Epees by Michel Petard, Tome Troisieme page 158-159. CONDITION: The sword is in good condition considering its age, with signs of usage, gold gilding worn. MEASUREMENTS: Overall length: 99cm (39 1/2 inches), length of the blade: 83 cm (32 1/2 inches). ALL ITEMS ARE GUARANTEED TO BE AUTHENTIC ANTIQUES AND NOT REPRODUCTIONS ALL OUR ARTIFACTS ARE ACCOMPANIED BY A CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY WE SHIP INTERNATIONALLY   « Less

SOLD Antique, circa 1900.A.D. Imperial German Fireman's Helmet made of hardened thick leather with neck guard, and brass trim peak held by two brass studs, leather chin  More »

SOLD Antique, circa 1900.A.D. Imperial German Fireman's Helmet made of hardened thick leather with neck guard, and brass trim peak held by two brass studs, leather chin strap with black lacquered iron buckle fixed to the round brass cockades, interior with its leather liner, the top of the skull mounted with a brass comb. CONDITION: In good condition, showing the age and usage, some cracking and imperfection to leather from age, otherwise good condition. MEASUREMENTS: Approximately: Overall length, from the front of the peak to the end of the neck - guard: 24 cm (9.5 in). Height: From the top of the comb to the end of the neck - guard: 16.8 cm (6 5/8 in). ALL ITEMS ARE GUARANTEED TO BE AUTHENTIC ANTIQUES AND NOT REPRODUCTIONS ALL OUR ARTIFACTS ARE ACCOMPANIED BY A CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY WE SHIP INTERNATIONALLY   « Less

SORRY, SOLD

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Life in the Trenches, during WWI. Tommy humour from Capt. Bruce Bairnsfather in a series of cartoons from the Front. "Fragments from France No. 7". Owner's name on the  More »

Life in the Trenches, during WWI. Tommy humour from Capt. Bruce Bairnsfather in a series of cartoons from the Front. "Fragments from France No. 7". Owner's name on the frontis piece, dated 20/9/16. 32 pages. Overall condition excellent. Soft paper covers in very good condition, a few small wear bits to bottom and top of spine. Magazine measures 30 cm by 20.5 cm. Owners name inside, dated 1919.   « Less

"Still More Fragments from France". Life in the Trenches, WWI style. Tommy humour from Capt. Bruce Bairnsfather in a series of cartoons from the Front. Owner's name on the  More »

"Still More Fragments from France". Life in the Trenches, WWI style. Tommy humour from Capt. Bruce Bairnsfather in a series of cartoons from the Front. Owner's name on the frontis piece, dated 6/3/17. 42 pages. Overall condition very good. Some foxing to pages. Soft paper covers in very good condition, a few wear bits to bottom and top of spine. Magazine measures 30 cm by 20.5 cm.   « Less

The original or first of the series of Bairnsfather cartoons from the Trenches, WWI. Owner's name inside dated 20/9/14. Tommy humour from Capt. Bruce Bairnsfather in a  More »

The original or first of the series of Bairnsfather cartoons from the Trenches, WWI. Owner's name inside dated 20/9/14. Tommy humour from Capt. Bruce Bairnsfather in a series of cartoons from the Front. 48 pages. Overall condition very good. Soft paper covers in very good condition, a few tiny wear bits to bottom and top of spine. Inside has a bit of foxing. Magazine measures 30 cm by 20.5 cm.   « Less

These cards were used as identification cards in WWII, issued in 1941 by the Air Ministry, England. They are similar in idea to Jane's Book of Ships. This is an incomplete  More »

These cards were used as identification cards in WWII, issued in 1941 by the Air Ministry, England. They are similar in idea to Jane's Book of Ships. This is an incomplete pack, there only being 50 cards instead of about 54. Silhouettes of single-engined aircraft have red-backed cards, multi-engined aircraft (single rudder) have blue backs, multi-engined aircraft (twin rudders) have orange backs, and misc. aircraft have green backs. They are all the same size as playing cards. There is no aircraft name on the cards. Good vintage condition, some dirt.   « Less