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 “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

WW1 Princess Mary Christmas Tin

Perfect brass tin having the officers “Sterling Silver” marked “bullet pencil”. The pencil case was made from a spent .303 cartridge recovered from UK firing ranges and marked with a stylised “M” beneath a crown.
The Christmas card is marked 1915 and is in fine condition. The standard Princess Mary photo card is included.
NB unavailable for postage outside the UK due to export ...  read more

Code: 54332

WW1 Princess Mary Christmas Gift Tin-Researchable.

A complete tin containing cigarettes, tobacco, Christmas card with envelope and Princess Mary photo card.
Of particular interest is the name and service details written, in pencil, on the envelope, indicating that the recipient was a Chief Petty Officer serving on HMS Powerful.
HMS Powerful was the lead ship of her class of two protected cruisers built for the Royal Navy in the ...  read more

Code: 54331

WW1 Princess Mary Gift Tin

Excellent condition brass tin having some of its original contents, including a most interesting and colourful “Abstinence” certificate issued by the Royal Army Temperence Association.
The Royal Army Temperance Association (RATA) was a British military organization, founded in the 19th century to combat high rates of drunkenness in the Army, particularly in India. Originally established ...  read more

Code: 54328