Third Reich Army Officer Dagger Hangers

A very rare, early set of hangers having very unusual characteristics. Upper box clip is brass based and decorated with oak leaves and acorns. Straps are attached to the clip by folded metal tabs secured by rivets and are also decorated. Buckles appear to be silvered brass and are in fine condition. Brass based slides are similarly oak leaf and acorn decorated. Lower spring clips are very rare ...  read more

Code: 54342

Vintage MOTH (Memorable Order of Tin Hats) Stickpin

The MOTH is a South African veterans association founded in 1927 by Charles Evenden to promote camaraderie and provide help for ex-servicemen and women. Representing a WW1 Brodie helmet, the pin is a symbol of remembrance worn as a lapel ornament or pin, and is highly collectible.  read more

Code: 54341

WW1 Tobacco From Princess Mary Gift Tin

As shown
Not available for export  read more

Code: 54340

Vintage Royal Engineers Sweetheart Brooch

Highly detailed and marked “Sterling Silver to the rear.  read more

Code: 54339

WW1 “Bullet Pencil” from Christmas Tin

An enlisted man’s pencil without the silver holder, this one appears to be brass or copper. Cartridge case has the “crown over M” stamping.
NB. Not available for overseas shipping due to export restrictions  read more

Code: 54338

WW1 “Bullet Pencil” From Princess Mary Christmas Tin

Officers issue having a Sterling Silver marked pencil holder. Cartridge case has the expected “Crown over M” stamping.
NB not available for postage outside the UK due to export restrictions.  read more

Code: 54337

WW1 “Bullet Pencil” from Christmas Tin

One of the items found in the Princess Mary Christmas Gift Tin, this example is exceptional in that the pencil section is what appears to be a custom made propelling pencil. Perfectly fit to the “crown over M” cartridge case, the mechanism is a masterpiece of miniature engineering, and still operates perfectly.
NB not available for sale outside the UK due to export restrictions.  read more

Code: 54336

WW1 “Fumsup” Lucky Charm

Brass body with an articulated wooden head, and arms that can be positioned to give a “thumbs up” gesture, these charms were given to British soldiers to carry into battle.
The charm combines two good luck traditions: the “thumbs up” sign, and “touch wood” by touching the wooden head.
Hard to find.  read more

Code: 54335

WW1 “Fumsup” Mascot

Silver body with an articulated wooden head, and arms that can be positioned to give a “thumbs up” gesture, these charms were given to British soldiers to carry into battle.
The charm combines two good luck traditions: the “thumbs up” sign, and “touch wood” by touching the wooden head.
This example is particularly nice being of silver with a detailed wooden head. The rear body ha...  read more

Code: 54334

WW1 Chocolate Gift Tin

Originally containing a chocolate bar made from cocoa grown in Trinidad, Grenada or St Lucia, these tins were often purchased by relatives as a parting gift for soldiers going to the front, and bears the emblems and mottos of the manufacturing colonies on the lid. Several companies were involved in the manufacture of the tin, in particular B W & M Ltd. From Mansfield.
Tin still complete ...  read more

Code: 54333