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WWII American Officers Pocket Watch Compass by Manufacturer ‘Wittnauer’. 21786. - 21786 The manufacturer now known as Longines-Wittnauer Watch Co. Inc. Albert Wittnauer was a Swiss immigrant who arrived in New York City in 1872 at the age of 16, and was employed by his brother-in-law, Eugene Robert, an importer of Swiss watches. He began working for his brother-in-law, Eugene Robert. Albert Wittnauer felt there was a market in America for a lower priced Swiss made watch. During World War I Wittnauer produced instruments and watches for the early aviation units. During World War 2, Wittnauer started its major production line of compasses, used by soldiers and aviators during combat. These compasses were included as part of a survival kit for U.S. aviators, and were frequently seen as officers compasses. To show their brand name, the name Wittnauer was usually placed on the face of the compass, in line with the large "S" (South) on the face. Wittnauer's long history with watch manufacturing and case manufacturing expedited their speed and precision with which their compasses were made. Furthermore, Wittnauer had previously attained a good relationship with the U.S. military, and was permitted to produce such compasses. In 1950 the Swiss company Longines bought Wittnauer, and marketed some very similar lines of watches under both brand names, maintaining separate factories. The compass has a nickel case, with a glass. This example is in very good condition, the spring catch works as it should, as does the compass itself. The price includes UK delivery. 21786. (Drawers) £145.00 |
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Original German WWII M1931 Pattern Zeltbahn. MISC 916. - MISC 916 Second World War period German Army issue multi-purpose cape. The M1931 pattern Zeltbahn was the first mass-produced item used by the German military to be made of camouflage print material. The zeltbahn was a multi-purpose item of personal equipment and could be used as a groundsheet for cleaning weapons in the field; as a shelter when three more could be buttoned together to form a four-man tent; and as a form of camouflaged over-garment when buttoned together in one of its many configurations. The wearer could use it on foot, horseback or cycle. When not in use the soldier would roll the zeltbahn and secure it to his equipment by two leather straps, worn on the back. Made of windproof and waterproof material, the zeltbahn was often used as the base material by unit tailors and individuals to make other non-regulation garments such as field caps, shorts, shirts and jackets. This practice was particularly popular in Italy, Russia and Western Europe in the later stages of the Second World War. A cape/shelter square-shaped cape 160 x 153 cm made of high density water-repellent cotton material printed both sides with splinter pattern camouflage ('splittermuster') of brown and dark green angular patterns on light khaki/green field. Light green 'rain pattern' verticals are overprinted onto the whole design. One side is of a lighter shade to the other. To the centre is fitted an aperture, so that the wearer might use it as poncho. Fitted to edges are 14 *7 absent* metal dished buttons, with 24 button holes and 10 larger metal grommets, two to each corner and two to the edge *3 missing*. See images for condition. The price includes UK delivery. MISC 916. (Box 4 with Flags) £175.00 |
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Original, WW1 Era Airco DH6 Aircraft Teak Propeller Boss / Hub (4 Blade) Fitted With A Period Smiths Cricklewood Works Aircraft Clock. - MISC 1006 This is an excellent WW1 era Aircraft Propeller Boss converted Into a mantle clock with a Smiths aviation clock. The original laminated teak propeller boss is undamaged and measures 10” x 10” x 6”. The centre of the boss snugly houses an original Smiths clockwork aircraft / Automobile clock. These clocks were fitted in Royal Air Force planes and as an extra in automobiles. The clock has a brass surround with a silvered face with Arabic numerals. The face has on it SMITHS CRICKLEWOOD WORKS LONDON NW and the Smiths monogram under the hands. The clock also carries the serial number P 263.811. The clock hinges outwards on the left hand side to reveal the winder and adjustment knobs. The clock ticks slowly and is in working condition. Inside the clock holder are the remains of the clock winding instructions. The propeller boss has its original 8 aircraft mounting holes that would have secured the boss to an aircraft engine. The boss would originally have had a 4 propeller blades. The top of the boss is impressed DRG. LP. 790. LH (drawing number) 80HP RENAULT DE HAVILLAND 6. Another 3 faces of the boss are stamped G1168 N63 2616 680 & G1168 N63. This type of propeller was fitted to the AIRCO DH6 aircraft and was designed by Geoffrey de Havilland for the Aircraft Manufacturing Company (Airco) shortly after the outbreak of World War One as a military training aircraft. After WW1, the aircraft was popular with civilian flying and many were put on the civil register. The price for this WW1 aviation piece includes UK delivery. MISC 1006 £375.00 |
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Italian Made .22 Blank Firing Replica .44 Magnum Pistol with Colt Faux Basketweave Leather Holster. MISC 1005. - MISC 1005 The .44 Remington Magnum, also known as .44 Magnum or 10.9x33mmR, is a rimmed, large-bore cartridge originally designed for revolvers and quickly adopted for carbines and rifles. Despite the ".44" designation, guns chambered for the .44 Magnum round, its parent case, the .44 Special, and its parent case, the .44 Russian all use 0.429 in (10.9 mm) diameter bullets. The .44 Magnum is based on the .44 Special case but lengthened and loaded to higher pressures for greater velocity and energy. This replica blank firing .22 side venting pistol is modelled on the Magnum .44 Police issue model. It comes with an authentic Colt stamped leather faux basketweave holster. The metalwork is good, only showing minor signs of wear. The hardwood grips are also in good order. The barrel is stamped Phoenix Arms Co England (Sussex Armoury went bankrupt in about 1983. The owner Richard Marriott-Smith, then set up an almost identical business called Phoenix Arms, continuing to sell airguns, blank firers, replica guns, knives, etc) Stamped-Made in Italy to the frame. The pistol cocks and dry fires. The thick black leather holster is in very good order with nice detail added. It has a blade fore sight and adjustable rear sight. The price for this impressive revolver includes UK delivery. NB As a blank firing replica of an antique revolver no licence is required to own this item in the UK. MISC 1005. £295.00 |
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1905 Souvenir Plaque Memento of the Centenary of the Death of Lord Admiral Nelson Original Mounted Piece of Copper Sheathing Plate from the Hull of British War Ship HMS Victory. MISC 1003. - MISC 1003 Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson, 1st Viscount Nelson, 1st Duke of Bronte KB (29 September (O.S. 18 September) 1758 – 21 October 1805) was a British flag officer in the Royal Navy. His inspirational leadership, grasp of strategy and unconventional tactics brought about a number of decisive British naval victories during the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest naval commanders in history. His victory on 21 October 1805 at the Battle of Trafalgar led to British naval supremacy for over another century and beyond. In 1801, Nelson was dispatched to the Baltic Sea and defeated neutral Denmark at the Battle of Copenhagen. He commanded the blockade of the French and Spanish fleets at Toulon and, after their escape, chased them to the West Indies and back but failed to bring them to battle. After a brief return to England, he took over the Cádiz blockade, in 1805. On 21 October 1805, the Franco-Spanish fleet came out of port, and Nelson's fleet engaged them at the Battle of Trafalgar. The battle became one of Britain's greatest naval victories, but Nelson, aboard HMS Victory, was fatally wounded by a French sharpshooter. His body was brought back to England, where he was accorded a state funeral. HMS Victory is a 104-gun first-rate ship of the line of the Royal Navy. She was ordered in 1758, laid down in 1759, and launched in 1765. With 246 years of service as of 2024, she is the world's oldest naval vessel still in commission. The plaque reads ‘ENGLAND EXPECTS T.E.M.W.D.H. (That Every Man Will Do His) DUTY / DEATH OF NELSON OCT. 21ST 1805 / CENTENARY MEMENTO OCT. 21ST 1905 / CONTAINING COPPER FROM H.M.S. VICTORY / FROM LORDS OF THE ADMIRALTY / TO / BRITISH & FOREIGN SAILOR'S SOCIETY/ E.R./ VII’. The hardwood plaque measures; 26 cm x 21 cm- 2 cm thick. The copper shield measures; 16 cm x 14.25 cm. The price includes UK delivery. MISC 1003. (Top shelf stores right hand side) £395.00 |
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*Large/Rare* German 1935-36 Iron and Steel works Helmet Factory Plaque. 14322. - 14322 In the aftermath of WWI Germany, weapons production resumed in 1933. This solid Bronze coloured plaque would have been hung in or around the steel and iron works factories which produced helmets amongst other items and machinery. The plaque measures; 24 ½ cm in circumference ,1 ¾ cm deep and weighs just under 2kg. The front bears a soldiers head wearing a steel helmet with the words; Eiserne Arbeit Stahlerne Wehr Sichern Uns Freiheit Und Ehr‘ which roughly translates to Iron/steel work to back us for freedom. Dated to the rear 1935-36 with turn of the year machine factory in German imprinted. There is a hanging ring attached to the rear also. The price includes UK delivery. (Top pictures shelf stores) Sn 14322. £495.00 |
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WWI Commemorative Plaque for a Private Francis Shaw of the 1/3 Manchester Regiment with Accompanying Literature from the Commonwealth War Graves Commission. 13788. - 13788 The Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) is an intergovernmental organisation of six independent member states whose principal function is to mark, record and maintain the graves and places of commemoration of Commonwealth of Nations military service members who died in the two World Wars. The commission is also responsible for commemorating Commonwealth civilians who died as a result of enemy action during the Second World War. The commission was founded by Sir Fabian Ware and constituted through Royal Charter in 1917 as the Imperial War Graves Commission. The change to the present name took place in 1960. The plaque measures 6 ½ x 6 ½ “ *one minor are damaged-see images* mounted onto a hardwood shield shaped hangable plinth. The plaque is dated 1914-1918 ‘PTE Francis Shaw 1/3 MAN R REGT- WHO DIED FOR HIS KING AND COUNTRY IN THE GREAT WAR. In the inner circle it reads ‘WILMSLOW DISTRICT IN GRATEFUL MEMORY, with a shield with the Coat of Arms of Wilmslow emblem within. The literature states Private Shaws death date as 18th December 1914 and his grave number within the cemetery. A very poignant set which is worthy of further investigation. The price includes UK delivery. 13788. (Top pictures shelf stores) £275.00 |
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RESERVED RESERVED **BEST QUALITY**BLANK FIRING**Post 1962, Armi Jager Colt Model 1873 Peacemaker Single Action .22 'Blank' Calibre 6 Shot Revolver. MISC 1000 - MISC 1000 The Colt M1873 Single Action Army/ Peacemaker was a single action revolver designed for the U.S. Government by Colt. The revolvers were adopted as the U.S. Army standard military service revolver until 1892 and were favoured by Early Law Enforcement Officers. The iconic 'Peacemaker' design lives on today in the form of Firearms quality weapons and blank firers by Italian manufacturer's such as Armando Piscetta and his Loano company Armi Jager. Jager started building their Peacemakers in 1962. This firearms grade, quality, Jager .22 calibre blank firing example of the Model 1873 Colt Peacemaker is in superb condition. The pistol has a 5” factory blued steel barrel (downward vented) and measures 10 ½” overall. The barrel is signed ‘Jager Italy’ and the action frame is numbered 85621. It has a colour case hardened action frame and side gate, blued off set cylinder and has an external hammer. It has a brass grip frame and trigger guard. The pistol has an Italian Walnut grip & It loads, cocks and fires correctly in single action only. It has a blade fore sight, grooved cylinder frame rear sight and captive sprung ejector rod. The price for this impressive revolver includes UK delivery. NB As a blank firing replica of an antique revolver no licence is required to own this item in the UK. MISC 1000 £575.00 |
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*Recent Capture-Ukraine War* Soviet Wagner Brigade Flag. 21587. - 21587 The Wagner Group, officially known as PMC Wagner is a Russian state-funded private military company (PMC) controlled until 2023 by Yevgeny Prigozhin, a former close ally of Russia's president Vladimir Putin. The Wagner Group has used infrastructure of the Russian Armed Forces. The group emerged during the Donbas War in Ukraine, where it helped pro-Russian forces from 2014 to 2015. Wagner played a significant role in the subsequent full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine, for which it recruited Russian prison inmates for frontline combat. On 23 August 2023, Prigozhin and Wagner commanders Dmitry Utkin and Valery Chekalov died in a plane crash in Russia, leaving Wagner's leadership structure unclear. This Brigade flag (Regimental flags are generally awarded to a regiment by a head of state during a ceremony. They were therefore treated with respect as they represented the honour and traditions of the regiment) has been recently captured during the on-going Russian invasion of the Ukraine. Measuring; 94 x 62 ½ cm. Constructed from a heavy cotton with a silk/cotton Wagner emblem sewn to the centre on both sides with the slogan in Russian- translated ; "Blood, Honor, Justice, Homeland, Courage". With the original Halyard the flag is in excellent un-damaged condition. The price includes UK delivery. 21587. (Box 4) £375.00 |
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German, WW1, MG.08 Maxim Machine Gun Rear Sight Paperweight Mounted on a Sculptured Ground Steel Plate. Sn - 21613 This is a rear sight that was originally fitted to a WW1,German, MG08 Maxim machine gun which was used to devastating effect in WW1. The rear sight elevates and the range slider mover to elevate the sight. Th sight is mounted with 4 screws on a heavy ground steel block that has been milled out on each of the long sides to enable a finger grip for it to be used as a paper weight. The sight is graduated to 2000 metres and is distinguished by the sight notch being offset to the left. The base measures approximately 6 inches by 2 ¼ inches by 5/8 inches thick. The paperweight weighs approximately 1.38 kilograms. The rear sight is shown next to a MG08s rear sight which is not included in the sale. The price for this WW1 paperweight includes U.K. delivery. Sn 21613 £395.00 |
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