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WWII 1941 Dated British Military Mark 2c ‘Tommy’ Helmet with Original Liner Manufacture Marked by Briggs Motor Bodies (BMB). HE 849. - HE 849
The first delivery of the Brodie to British Army troops took place in September 1915, at the rate of 50 per battalion. Initially, there were far from enough helmets to equip every man, so they were designated as "trench stores", to be kept in the front line and used by each unit that occupied the sector. From 1936, the Mark I helmet was fitted with an improved liner and an elasticated, sprung webbing chin strap. This final variant served until late 1940, when it was superseded by the slightly modified Mk II. This example is dated 1941 and has the manufacturers name Briggs Motor Bodies (BMB) and L81 to the underside of the rim*see images*. The rim has no holes drilled into it which is scarce. The liner is fully intact with the webbing chinstrap and in excellent condition. The helmet features its original paint which is the early war KG3 shade. There is no size label present but is approximately size 7. The price includes UK delivery. HE 849.
£245.00

SOLD SOLD (22/03) **QUALITY**LARGE**19th Century Spanish Navaja Folding Fighting / Utility Lock Knife With Sharp Scimitar Form Blade, Tortoise / Turtle Shell Form Polished Horn & Mother Of Pearl Section Scales. Sn 21540 - 21540
The Navaja is a traditional Spanish folding-blade fighting and utility knife. One of the oldest folding knife patterns still in production, the first true Navajas originated in the Andalusian region of southern Spain. In Spain, the term navaja is often used to generally describe all folding-blade knives. The etymology of the word navaja is derived from the Latin novacula, meaning razor, and the Andalusian knife known as the navaja is thought to have derived from the navaja de afeitar, or straight razor used for shaving. Like the straight razor, the navaja's blade folds into the handle when not in use. In Spain the navaja epitomized the concept of a defensive knife to be carried at all times on the person. The design is thought to have been first adopted by the working classes - mule drivers, teamsters, artisans, and sailors as well as by the majos, the "gentlemen of the lower class" of Andalusia. Its association with barateros, pícaros, jácaros and rufos (gamblers, rogues, ruffians, and thugs) comes from its frequent use as a weapon of the underworld, where it was often used to enforce the collection of gambling debts or to rob innocent victims. This quality made example has the form and characteristics of those made in the 19th Century and is large. The flamboyant razor sharp steel blade in scimitar form is 9 ½” in length and tapers to a pin sharp point. It has light staining consistent with age. The knife measures 20 ¼” overall length when open. The knife has Polished Horn & Mother of Pearl section scales secured by brass pins. 2 of the sections of polished horn have been polished until almost translucent and stained, giving the appearance of tortoise or turtle shell. The bolsters are German silver and the ball shaped lower bolsters has a small metal lanyard ring. The upper bolsters are recessed to accommodate the locking catch which operates as it should. The price for this impressive fighting / utility knife includes UK delivery. Sn 21540 (drawers office)
£0.00

SOLD SOLD (22/03) 19th Century Spanish Navaja Folding Fighting / Utility Knife With Sharp Scimitar Form Blade, Decorated Bone & Brass Scales. Sn 21541 - 21541
The Navaja is a traditional Spanish folding-blade fighting and utility knife. One of the oldest folding knife patterns still in production, the first true Navajas originated in the Andalusian region of southern Spain. In Spain, the term navaja is often used to generally describe all folding-blade knives. The etymology of the word navaja is derived from the Latin novacula, meaning razor, and the Andalusian knife known as the navaja is thought to have derived from the navaja de afeitar, or straight razor used for shaving. Like the straight razor, the navaja's blade folds into the handle when not in use. In Spain the navaja epitomized the concept of a defensive knife to be carried at all times on the person. The design is thought to have been first adopted by the working classes - mule drivers, teamsters, artisans, and sailors as well as by the majos, the "gentlemen of the lower class" of Andalusia. Its association with barateros, pícaros, jácaros and rufos (gamblers, rogues, ruffians, and thugs) comes from its frequent use as a weapon of the underworld, where it was often used to enforce the collection of gambling debts or to rob innocent victims. This example has the form and characteristics of those made in the 19th Century. The flamboyant razor sharp steel blade in scimitar form is 7 ½” in length and tapers to a pin sharp point. It has light staining consistent with age. The knife measures 16” overall length when open. The knife has Polished bone & brass section scales secured by brass pins and decorated with small inlaid studs. The scales are secure but do have areas of wear consistent with agell. Lower section of the hilt has a small brass lanyard ring. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 21541 (drawers office)
£0.00

A Group of Three Dated Nazi WWII Peronalised Certificates to Acting Servicemen. N 186. - N 186
No1- Certificate of Parachute Protection/Aviation from the Air Personnel Office to a Private Erich Heim dated 12 April 1942 and signed by General der Flieger with an official stamp. No 2-A Gold certificate of possession of a wounded badge from the war hospital to a Sergeant Alfred G. Lasser dated 7 Aug 1942signed by the senior physician and chief physician with an official stamp. No 3- A certificate of possession of a wounded badge from the war hospital to a Fredrrik Hoffman dated 28 July 1944 and signed by Res. Kr. Laz. II. Krakau- Jesuitenheim with an official stamp mark. The price for this group of original certificates includes UK delivery. N 186. (Office drawers)
£150.00

WWII Russian ‘Order of the Patriotic War’ 2nd Class Medal and Certificate of Ownership. N 181. - N 181
The Order of the Patriotic War is a Soviet military decoration that was awarded to all soldiers in the Soviet armed forces, security troops, and to partisans for heroic deeds during the German-Soviet War, known since the mid-1960s in the former Soviet Union as the Great Patriotic War. The Order was established on 20 May 1942[1] and came in first class and second class depending upon the merit of the deed. It was the first Soviet order established during the war, and the first Soviet order divided into classes.[2] Its statute precisely defined, which deeds are awarded with the order, e.g. shooting down three aircraft as a fighter pilot, or destroying two heavy or three medium or four light tanks, or capturing a warship, or repairing an aircraft under fire after landing on a hostile territory, and so on, were awarded with the first class. It features a red enamel five-pointed star, made of silver, with straight rays in the background, and crossed sabre and a Mosin rifle. The rays in the background are golden for 1st Class and silver for 2nd Class. The central disc has a golden hammer and sickle on a red enamel background, surrounded by a white enamel ring with the words ("Patriotic War"). It is accompanied by an original certificate/booklet of ownership. This 2nd class version is in excellent order with no marks to the enamel and the back plate in place numbered ‘3983928’ with matching numbers to the booklet. The price includes UK delivery. N 181.
£225.00

Original WW1 The Somme Pozieres Battle / Western Front Era British Field Made ‘Hob Nail’ Heavy Steel Weighted Trench Fighting Club. Sn 21539 - 21539
During WW1 Military Units on both sides improvised their own trench warfare weapons which they saw as being of more use than issued weapons, when fighting hand to hand. This is an original, WW1 British Trench Club originating from Pozieres (the Battle of Pozières (23 July – 3 September 1916) took place in northern France around the village of Pozières, during the Battle of the Somme). The club measures 23 ½” overall length. The top of the wood shaft has a heavy cylindrical 2 ¼” weight studded around the top edge with steel boot ‘hob nails’. The broom handle wood shaft has surface knocks and bumps. The weighted head and hob nails are all secure. The price for this hard to find reminder of the brutal nature of trench warfare includes UK delivery. Sn 21539 (storeroom middle shelves near bells)
£275.00

SOLD SOLD (19/03) **RARE**Early Production**Pre WW1 British WD 1911 Enfield, 1907 Pattern, MK 1 Hook Quillon Bayonet Regiment Marked ‘SNR’ With Scabbard. Sn 21535 - 21535
The pattern 1907, MK 1, Bayonet with hooked Quillon was approved on 30th January 1908 (see page 186 of British & Commonwealth Bayonets By Skennerton). This Enfield made Mark 1 bayonet made in 1911 before the great war started has a nice, clean, blade, which is stamped on the ricasso 'King’s Crown, 1907 (pattern) ‘1 ‘11 (January 1911 date) together with 'EFD' (Enfield) manufacturer mark, WD arrow and inspection marks. The pommel and cross guard with correct hook quillon are in excellent undamaged condition. The pommel's release button functions as it should. The pommel is Regiment or Unit marked ‘SNR’ (unknown). The slab wood grips are undamaged and secured by the correct screw bolts. The bayonet’s leather scabbard has steel throat mount with locket and chape. All leather & stitching are clean & intact. The price for this rare bayonet with scabbard includes UK delivery. Sn 21535 (British 07 box 2)
£0.00

Original Russian Medal ‘For the Defence of Stalingrad’ and Ribbon. N 187. - N 187
The Medal ‘For the Defence of Stalingrad’ was established on December 22, 1942 by decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR. The medal's statute was amended on July 18, 1980 by decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR T70; 2523-X. The Medal ‘For the Defence of Stalingrad’ was awarded to all participants in the defence of Stalingrad—soldiers of the Red Army, Navy and troops of the NKVD, as well as persons from the civilian population who took part in the defence of Stalingrad during its siege by Axis forces. The Medal "For the Defence of Stalingrad" was worn on the left side of the chest and in the presence of other awards of the USSR, was located immediately after the Medal "For the Defence of Sevastopol". If worn in the presence of Orders or medals of the Russian Federation, the latter have precedence. This Medal ‘For the Defence of Stalingrad’ is 32mm in diameter circular brass medal with a raised rim. On its obverse there is a row of five overlapping fully equipped soldiers with their rifles at the ready marching to the left, above the two rightmost soldiers, the Soviet flag is waving; above the others, tanks and combat aircraft are also pointing to the left. At the top in the centre, a relief five pointed star, on either side of the star along the upper medal circumference, the relief inscription ‘FOR THE DEFENSE OF STALINGRAD’. On the reverse near the top, the relief image of the hammer and sickle below the image is the relief inscription in three rows ‘FOR OUR SOVIET MOTHERLAND’. In very good condition with light age related staining. The ribbon and plate and pin are in very good order also. The price includes UK delivery. N 187.
£145.00

WW2 Nazi German Army Pioneer (Pionier ) Troops 25 Metre Field Tape Measure. Sn 21439 - 21439
This is an original Nazi German marked field tape measure as used by their Pionier battalions which comprised: Panzer-Pionier-Bataillon (armoured pioneer battalion performing engineering tasks during an assault from manoeuvre), Sturmpionierbataillon (assault pioneer battalion performing engineering tasks during an infantry assault), Gebirgs-Pionier-Bataillon 95, a pioneer unit trained for the mountain terrain, Pionier-Bataillon 233 (divisional pioneer unit), Heeres-Pionier-Bataillon 73 (Corps pioneer unit), Pioneer Battalion, Leibstandarte SS Adolf Hitler, Waffen-SS & Pioneer Battalions, Estonian Auxiliary Police. These sturdy compact tape measures were used for tasks such as building Heavy gun emplacements and other fortifications. Our 25 Metre example is in fully functional condition complete with original hinged winder handle and brass keeper hook. The brass case of the measure is 10.5 cms diameter and retains much of its original gray paint. The winder handle is waffenamt and marked ‘25M’ (Metres). The thin steel tape has graduated markings all complete and in excellent condition. The winding opening and closing actions function perfectly. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 21439 (corridor shelves near hand bells)
£145.00

Original Russian WWII Medal Bar Including ‘For the Defence of Stalingrad’ Medal, Jubilee Medal for 30 Years of Victory in Great Patriotic War and Jubilee Medal "30 Years of the Soviet Army and Navy" with Officially Stamped Presentation Certificate. N 188. - N 188
The Medal ‘For the Defence of Stalingrad’ was established on December 22, 1942 by decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR. The medal's statute was amended on July 18, 1980 by decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR T70; 2523-X. The Medal ‘For the Defence of Stalingrad’ was awarded to all participants in the defence of Stalingrad—soldiers of the Red Army, Navy and troops of the NKVD, as well as persons from the civilian population who took part in the defence of Stalingrad during its siege by Axis forces. The Jubilee Medal "Thirty Years of Victory in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945" was a state commemorative medal of the Soviet Union established on April 25, 1975, by decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR to denote the thirtieth anniversary of the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany in World War II. The Jubilee Medal "30 Years of the Soviet Army and Navy" was a state military commemorative medal of the Soviet Union established on February 22, 1948 by decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR to denote the thirtieth anniversary of the creation of the Soviet Armed Forces. Its statute was later amended by decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR of July 18, 1980. The medal bar is in excellent condition, the certificate is officially stamped and dated 1944. The price includes UK delivery. N 188.
£275.00

German WWII Group of Badges - Heer M40 BeVo Breast Eagle - Kriegsmarine Embroidered EM/NCO’s Breast Eagle - Panzer Wapper Breast Eagle. N 189. - N 189
A Heer M40 BeVo Breast Eagle, flat wire BeVo construction on field green backing, unissued, worn on M40, M41, M42, M43, and M44 Field Jacket. An Original WW2 Kriegsmarine Embroidered EM/NCO’s Breast Eagle (Kriegsmarine Brustadler). Constructed of dark blue wool, the obverse bearing a machine-embroidered golden yellow threaded eagle clutching a wreathed swastika. All are in very good condition. The price includes UK delivery. N 189.
£275.00

**ANCIENT BLADE**Early Shinto Period 17th Century Japanese Gendaito Katana Sword Blade Partial Smith Signature ‘SA GAMI KAMI (MINAMOTO NORI ?) In Protective Honoki Wood Shira Saya Resting Mounts & Expert Assessment. Sn 21503 - 21503
This is an ancient Japanese Katana blade which has been assessed by UK Japanese sword expert Bill Tagg. A copy of his hand written assessment notes accompany this blade. Extracts from the assessment and notes include “Katana blade in old Shira Saya. This is an antique blade, looks to date to early Shinto period. Has had the blade shoulders (machi) moved down shortening the cutting edge & sides shaved and jiri (end) cut with chisel damaging one kanji and cutting half through another. The bottom kanji of the name is missing completely. The address & title SA GAMI KAMI MINAMOTO is not common, not many smiths used this combination. Possibly this could be SA GAMI KAMI MINAMOTO (NORI ? HIRO ?) working 1684 to 1688 Ishido school. This is educated guess work only. Only one man used this combination of titles and names, mentioned in Markus Sesko book on swordsmiths page 334. A nice study piece worthy of further research in un-touched condition”. In his illustrations of the blade he adds “cutting edge is 70 cms, total length is just 85 cms. He also describes other blade and tang characteristics and dimensions which can be seen in the images. The price for this ancient blade with original expert assessment includes UK delivery. Sn 21503
£1,450.00
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