Third Reich Maritime Tinnie
The 'Tag der deutschen Seefahrt' (day of German maritime) was held between 25 & 26 May 1935. This commemorative alluminium stamped tinnie is nicely maker marked by the company of 'Paul Schulz &Co Lübeck. The tinnie is complete with a functional pin/catch construction. Nice and decorative example in good condition! read more
20.00 GBP
Dutch NSB Commemorative Medallion for German Sympathisers
This medallion measures 40 mm and is struck in fine bronze. The obverse has a swastika at the centre, with a wolf hook, or wolf's angle, over it. From the base of the swastika is the root of a rose bush that throws up two branches to form a wreath round the swastika, which meet at the apex with two rose flowers on either side of the wolf hook. Around the trunk of the rose and over the branche... read more
95.00 GBP
Third Reich Day of work" Tinnie
This tinnie is of the usual aluminum construction and is oval in shape.
At the top edge of the tinnie are the words Tag der Arbeit which is positioned over three men. One has a hammer over his shoulder, another is working with paper, and the third carries a stalk of wheat. The men appear over a Party eagle and a swastika, and the date of 1935 which flanks the talons of the bird.
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35.00 GBP
African Zulu Stabbing Spear or Iklwa
This interesting item arrived with a number of other period items purportedly discovered during an historic visit to the area of the Rourkes drift action in 1879
The Battle of Rorke's Drift, also known as the Defence of Rorke's Drift, was a battle in the Anglo-Zulu War. The defence of the mission station of Rorke's Drift, under the command of Lieutenant John Chard of the Royal Engineers ... read more
65.00 GBP
GERMAN WW2 War Merit Medal
The War Merit Medal 1939 was awarded to recognize outstanding service by civilians in connection with the war effort (primarily those working in war factories). It is constructed out of a die struck tombak base that has been bronze washed. The round shaped obverse features an embossed 1st class war merit cross without swords on a smooth background with a thin embossed outer border. The reverse ... read more
25.00 GBP
German ww2 Faithful Service Decoration-25Years
Instituted in January 1938, this award was in recognition of loyal civilian service. This late war, 2nd class cross for 25 years service, designed by professor Richard Klein, is in average condition having lost most of the finish to both obverse and reverse, but retaining a good level of detail to the oak leaves and "Fur Treue Dienste" dedication. Ribbon lost to time. read more
20.00 GBP
WW2 British Fire Axe
The Auxiliary Fire Service (AFS) was first formed in 1938 in Great Britain as part of the Civil Defence Service. Its role was to supplement the work of brigades at local level. In this job it was hampered severely by the incompatibility of equipment used by these different brigades most importantly the lack of a standard size of hydrant valve!
Despite its size and weight, this large ut... read more
110.00 GBP
Third Reich Wehrmacht, (Heer, Luftwaffe, Waffen SS ) NCO tresse/braid
A 6 metre (approx) length of green/white tresse read more
30.00 GBP
Berlin Olympics 1936 Location Postcard Group
A group of postcards showing official views of the Reichssportfeld in Berlin which were issued to commemorate the 1936 Olympics. All in unused condition. read more
25.00 GBP
British Letter opener/Lighter/calendar
A novel letter opener which has been constructed from basic components of a cigarette lighter, mechanical calendar and a blade! Overall some 10 inches in length, this item may be from the '60's, may be American, but is well made and would certainly be a conversation piece on a desk! read more
55.00 GBP