Sold Gallery
These pages display a number of the rare items that I have had the pleasure of selling. To view more details and a larger photograph please click on the thumbnail picture.
WW1 - The Allies Tinder Box.
A rare World War One private purchase soldiers tinder box, the small tin contains its original contents, flint, firesteel, tinder material and instructions label. The tin approx. 8 x 4 cm is in good original condition with some loss of finish (see photos).
67 Squadron RAF - Embroidered Squadron Patch.
Excellent quality wartime 67 Squadron Royal Air Force embroidered squadron patch for use on flying overalls etc in excellent unused condition. (Approx size 11 x 8 cm)
R.C.A.F Bomb Aimer Brevet.
A good quality flat type wartime R.C.A.F bomb aimer brevet, in used condition shows signs of removal from uniform.
WW2 Medal Group to Cpl J. Armstrong - Loyals
WW2 medal group to Cpl J. Armstrong serving with the Loyal Regiment (North Lancashire). Armstrong from Accrington was also a long term member of the St John Ambulance. Medals - 39 - 45 Star, Africa Star with 1st Army Bar, Italy Star, Defence Medal, War Medal, General Service Medal (Named) with Palestine 45-48 clasp, Named St John service medal with 6 bars. All medals mounted as worn and in very good condition. His dog tags, Loyals shoulder title, named box for G.S.M, and receipt, Medal issue receipt and St John Ambulance certificate for 6th bar. Interesting medal group in need of further research.
Tortoise Shell R.A.F Cigarette Case.
Super quality wartime / pre-war Tortoise Shell R.A.F cigarette case with inlaid silver R.A.F wing and owners initials. Case measures approx. 8 x 12 cm is in very good conditions with just some light scratches to case.
Royal Observer Corps Car Badge.
Royal Observer Corps Car Badge produced by J.R Gaunt of London. This early badge is in used condition with some loss of finish to the body of the badge and a couple of small areas of damage to the enamel. ROC badge to centre with motto "Forewarned is Forearmed"
R.A.F Cufflinks.
A nice early pair of quality Royal Air Force cufflinks in good used condition, enamel is undamaged. This unusual design of the RAF wings type is possible pre-war and this is the first time we have had this style.
WW1 - The London Division 1917 Christmas Card.
World War One Christmas Card - The London Division - Christmas 1917. Sent from Jerusalem with added note. In good condition.
Mechanised Transport Corps (MTC) Shoulder Title.
Mechanised Transport Corps (MTC) shoulder sleeve insignia. A good original used example in clean condition with some service wear and shows signs of removal from uniform.
National Household Dried Skimmed Milk.
National Household dried machine skimmed milk from the USA specially packed for the British Ministry Of Food. Full unopened tin in good condition with small amount of damage to the paper label.