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WW1 1915 Imperial German Army Entrenching Spade Tool / Trench Fighting Weapon With 1916 Leather Carrier / Frog. MISC 895. - MISC 895
During World War I entrenching tools became extremely important with the introduction of trench warfare. Entrenching tools designed for the individual infantryman soon appeared with short straight handles, T-handles, D-handles, and other designs. As well as digging defensive fighting positions, entrenching tools were used for digging latrines and graves. During World War I, the entrenching spade was also pressed into service as a melee weapon. In the close confines of a trench, rifles and fixed bayonets were often too long for effective use, and entrenching tools were often used as auxiliary arms for close-quarter fighting. From 1915, soldiers on both sides routinely sharpened the edges of entrenching shovels for use as weapons. A copy of a contemporary image of one of these trench tools being used by a German soldier in the field is illustrated in image 1. This is an original WW1 dated Imperial German Army Entrenching Spade Tool / Trench Fighting Weapon in excellent condition. The spade measures 20 ¼ ” overall length. The wood shaft with rounded end is undamaged with just light bumps and bruises to be expected with age. The wood is impressed with ‘1915’ date. The steel spade has a long tang secured to the shaft by steel ring and rivets. The spade head has crisp marks under its black paint including ‘1915’ date & indistinct roundel which can be seen in image ‘bleckmann mürzzuschlag’ (The Schoeller Stahlwerke were founded in 1862 in Ternitz by Alexander Ritter von Schoeller (1805-1886), who had previously founded the Berndorfer Metallwarenfabrik with Alfred Krupp (1812-1887) . They took over the Ternitz ironworks in Reichenbach , which was founded in 1855/56 from the Theresienhütte am Ternitz by the steel goods manufacturer Franz Müller Sr. from Gumpendorf . ( Martin Müller und Sohn company ), who founded it in 1847 after the opening of the Vienna-Gloggnitz railway in 1842).The original leather carrier / frog with retaining strap, buckle and belt loops are in excellent condition with all but a small section to front leather & stitching intact . The leather is date stamped ‘1916’ and has manufacturer detail. The price for this historic piece, a reminder of the horrific nature of WW1 Trench warfare includes UK delivery. MISC 895.
£395.00

Boer War / WW1 Era British Cavalry Officers Private Leather Bound Riding Crop / Club With Integral Weighted Head For Self Defence Or Battle Use. Sn 18411:1 - 18411:1
This is a quality made, riding crop club most likely a British Cavalry Officers private purchase weapon. It measures 23” overall including the leather wrist strap. The wood shaft and weighted ‘club’ head are expertly bound in brown leather for self defence or use in battle. The bottom end of the shaft has cord binding and a leather loop. The price for this unusual piece includes UK delivery. Sn 18411:1
£275.00

**RARE**Boxed, Victorian Gold, Platinum, Cut Diamonds & Rubies Sweetheart Broach With Stylised Monogram ‘MN’ Reputedly To An Officer By the Name Of Nolan Serving With The British Light Brigade. Sn 18289:10 - 18289:10
The Light Brigade was notable for its participation in the heroic Charge of the Light Brigade during the Crimean War. This is an excellent rare to find sweetheart broach. Made in the Victorian era it is made of cut diamonds, gold, platinum and rubies (all tested). The broach features crossed lances with pennants and central combined monogram ‘MN’. The broach was reputedly property of an Officer by the name of Nolan (unknown) who served with the Light Brigade. Its original hinged pin works as it should fastening securely. There are no visible hall marks, date or maker marks. The broach is contained in its later leather covered wood jewellery box. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 18289:10
£925.00

**ONLY CAPTAIN TO HAVE BEEN SUNK BY U BOAT IN WW1 & WW2**Mancheter Liners Ltd Solid Sterling Silver Salver (47 Troy Ozs) Presented to Captain F.D. Struss DSC OBE 1954 For 47 Years Of Unblemished Service With Book ‘Manchester Ship Canal By Edward Gray. - MISC 889
Manchester Liners was a cargo and passenger shipping company founded in 1898, based in Manchester, England. The line pioneered the regular passage of ocean-going vessels along the Manchester Ship Canal. Its main sphere of operation was the transatlantic shipping trade, but the company also operated services to the Mediterranean. All of the line's vessels were registered in the Port of Manchester, and many were lost to enemy action during the First and Second World Wars. On 4 June 1917 the second Manchester Trader, en route from Souda Bay in Crete to Algiers, was engaged in a running battle with U-boat U 65 before she was captured and sunk near Pantellaria island, with the loss of one crewmember. The master, Captain F. D. Struss, was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross . Capt Struss remarkably survived another sinking in the Second World War when on 25 February 1943 the Manchester Merchant, became involved in Operation Torch as a supply ship to North Africa, she was torpedoed by "U 628" while part of an outbound Atlantic convoy; 36 of the crew of 65 including gunners were lost, but Captain Struss again survived, and received the OBE. Capt Struss went on to complete 47 years service with the line. On his retirement on 30th June 1954 he was presented with this solid silver salver by the ML for 47 years unblemished service. The salver is 14 ½” diameter has a scalloped decorative edge and 3 decorative feet. The salver has hammered decoration around its engraved presentation panel (illustrated). The salver has 47 Troy Ozs of sterling silver. It has sterling silver hallmarks and manufacturer marks of Walker & Hall Sheffield. A book accompanying the salver titled Manchester Ship Canal by Edward Gray contains many photos and descriptions of the Canal’s history of transport Section 9 contains information regarding the ML. The soft cover book has 125 pages. The pricefor this interesting piece to the only British captain to have been sunk by U-Boats in both WW1 and WW2 includes UK delivery. MISC 889
£1,595.00

**QUALITY** LARGE** Elkington Sheffield Embossed Roman Gods Theme Copper Shield. Sn 19140 - 19140
Elkington of Birmingham revolutionised the silver industry with their electroplating techniques, developed and perfected by George Richards Elkington. He was apprenticed to and later partnered (until 1840) his uncles, J. and G.Richards, producers of jewellery, silver and cut glass. In 1824 he inherited his father's gilt-toy and spectacle firm which he ran with his cousin, Henry Elkington (c.1810-52); they experimented with gilding base metals, taking out patents for their electroplating process in 1836/37 and '40. At first there was resistance from other Sheffield plating firms but from 1840 Elkington's were licensing their patent to other firms, including Christofle in Paris, William Button of Sheffield and Edward Barnard, London. By 1847 Elkington had perfected their technique and subsequently prospered from the mass production of tableware for the catering trade. In addition they produced decorative metal in a variety of styles, from the Roman, Greek, Moorish to the Italian Renaissance. They were famous for producing large quality Shields which decorated Stately homes. This Elkington Shield is solid copper it measures 29” x 21 ½” and weighs a hefty 2.790 Kilos. It is beautifully deeply embossed with The Roman God Jupiter Mounted astride an Eagle in flight firing lightning / Thunder bolts down on Warring humans surrounded by a relief of Cherubic Angels / Gods fighting mythical hybrid creatures. The rear of the shield has a hanging chain. The price for this impressive piece includes UK delivery. Sn 19140
£895.00

**RARE**WW1 Bring Back Gallipoli Mesopotamia Era Turkish Ottoman Crescent & 5 Pointed Star Flag With Turkish Military Acceptance Marks. Sn 18869 - 18869
In 1844 the crescent with a five-pointed star flag , was officially adopted as the Ottoman National flag. This is an original rare to find, WW1 era Turkish Army Flag. The flag is made of red cotton material with white hem and original hanging ropes. The hem has crisp black ink Turkish military inspection marks and Turkish script (illustrated). Both sides of the flag have typical stitched patch white cloth Crescents centrally mounted alongside stitched patch white cloth 5 pointed stars. The material is clean, has no mothing and all stitching is intact. The flag measures 93cm x 60 cm. The price for this rare flag clearly a bring back from the Great war includes UK delivery. Sn 18869
£575.00

Large, Framed Original WW2 Japanese 'Yosegaki Hinomaru' (Or Good Luck) Battle Flag. Sn 18125:4 - 18125:4
This is a nice original large, WW2 Japanese 'yosegaki hinomaru' or good luck Battle Flag. It is made of white silk and has a central vivid red painted roundel surrounded by numerous Japanese script signatures. The flag has some staining and fraying consistent with age. 2 corners of the flag have their original leather tabs with cord for pole hanging. The Flag is contained in it's lightweight plastic frame with clear celluloid panel. This item including frame measures 39” x 28 ½” x ½”. The price for this nice WW2 Japanese flag which is framed and ready for wall mounting includes UK delivery. Sn 18125:4
£375.00

WW2 German MG34/MG42 Spent Cartridge Case Catcher - MISC 882
This is an original German WW2 MG34/42 spent cartridge case catcher. The catcher was fitted to the underside of the MG34/42 when used in a confined environment, eg inside a vehicle. This catcher is made of a steel frame with a coarse green cloth bag closed by 2 studs held to the frame by 6 rivets. Both the exterior circumference of the catcher and the stud holes are lined with leather edging sewn on. The steel frame retains much of its original green finish. The price includes U.K. delivery. MISC 882
£175.00

Operation Desert Storm, Two Flags, Multi National Force-Iraq Patch, Operation Telec Aide Memorie And Sadam Hussain Banknote. - MISC 877
These are Operation Desert Storm bring back souvenirs. They consist of a large Transitional Islamic State of Afghanistan flag, dating from 2002 – 2004, measuring 95 x 56cm with a yellow tasselled edge to three sides. There is a small Iraq national flag measuring 64cm x 36cm dating from 1991 to 2004 with Allah u Akbar (God is Great) printed in green across the centre. The cloth patch is for the Multi National Force Patch and is unissued. Operation Telec was the start to the British invasion of Iraq on the 19th March 2003 and British troops were issued with this aide memorie booklet. There is also a Iraqi banknote with a picture of Sadam Hussain on the front. The price for this nice bring back souvenir collection includes U.K. delivery. MISC 877 £250
£250.00

WW1 Era British Officer’s Campaign Cased, Luxury 30 Hour Car Clock By Frodsham & Co London. Sn 17916 - 17916
This is an excellent luxury car clock made into a British officer’s campaign clock for use in the Trenches. The watch is 3” diameter with bevelled edge glazed face and dial. The face is marked by the makers ‘Frodsham & Co 17 Dering Street, London W’ ( the company opened in 1911 and made quality clocks for luxury cars). The back of the clock is numbered 27. The watch comes with its WW1 era purpose made brown leather campaign cover with straps and press stud fasteners which allows the clock to be used as a mantle or desk clock . The case is excellent with all leather and stitching intact. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 17916
£495.00
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