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WW1 1919 Dated British Red Cross Scottish Branch Auxiliary Hospital Brass Commemorative Presentation Plaque. MISC 823 - MISC 823
During World War I, the Scottish branch of the British Red Cross, a part of the broader British Red Cross, played a vital role in providing aid and support to soldiers and civilians. The branch operated numerous local branches across Scotland, including in Argyllshire, Kirkcudbrightshire, and Lanarkshire. They provided a wide range of services, including auxiliary hospitals and convalescent homes, as well as transport for wounded soldiers. The Scottish branch, like other branches of the British Red Cross, played a crucial role in the establishment and operation of auxiliary hospitals, which were vital in treating the wounded. When war broke out, the Branch branch opened 160 auxiliary hospitals with 6344 beds all over the country, many of them in Glasgow. The majority of buildings offered were loaned by members of the local community, and ranged from castles to parish halls to private residences. Many of these hospitals had no furniture and relied on donations from locals to help convert them, including installation of baths, toilets, heating and lighting. This is an original brass presentation plaque of the Scottish Branch of the British Red Cross dated April 1919. These plaques were mounted to buildings early post war commemorating their WW1 use as Scottish Red Cross Branch Auxiliary Hospitals. The cast brass plaque has commemorative wording (illustrated in the images), ‘April 1919’ date and Cross highlighted in original red paint. The 4 Corners of the plaque are holed for wall mounting. The solid brass plaque measures 28.5 cms height x 27.5 cms width x 5mm thick. The plaque weighs 2.5 Kgs. The price includes UK delivery. MISC 823 (top shelves storeroom near sniper shields)
£225.00

**MATCHING DATES**WW1 1917 British WD Enfield MK III* SMLE .303 Calibre Rifle, Sling, WW1 1917 British WD Sanderson 1907 Pattern Bayonet & Scabbard. D 5984 - D 5984
An excellent original WW1 dated Short Magazine Enfield SMLE MK III* .303 calibre rifle. The rifle has all original wood stock which has just light bumps and bruises to be expected with age and service use. It has manufacturer's stamps, 'Kings Crown GR (George Rex) Enfield SMLE III* and '1917' Date (illustrated) at the grip strap. The rifle is serial number J 6616 which is stamped on the barrel shank. The weapon has other unmatching numbers. The rifle has its original high wing front sight and rear sight arrangement with wing protectors and stripper clip loading bridge. It has a bayonet lug, brass butt plate with trap & sling swivels fitted with original webbing sling. The rifle cocks and dry fires & the magazine can be removed. The rifle comes with an original WW1 dated 1907 pattern British WD bayonet with slab wood grips. The ricasso of the bayonet is stamped by the maker ‘Sanderson’, King’s Crown ‘GR’ George Rex, WD inspection marks, '1907' Pattern designation and date '11/*17’ (November 1917). The fullered blade is clean. The pommel’s release button works as it should. The bayonet has its original leather scabbard with steel locket and chape all in good order. The price includes UK delivery and deactivation certificate. D 5984
£895.00

Original 3rd Reich NSRKB Brustadler. M 149 - M 149
3rd Reich NSRKB eagle badge with short swords marked Ges. Gesch (German abbreviation that stands for "gesetzlich geschützt," which translates to "legally protected" in English. It indicates that a particular product, design, or name is registered with a German government authority, similar to a trademark. The term is commonly found on vintage German products, particularly jewellery, as a mark of their legal protection. The DRKB, Deutscher Reichskriegerbund (KyffhÃuserbund), (German National Association of Veterans, KyffhÃuser Association), was formed during WWI, and was based on the DKB, Deutscher Kriegerbund (German Veterans Association), originally formed after the war of 1870-71. The addition of "KyffhÃuser" in the associations name referred to the KyffhÃuser Mountain where a large war memorial had been erected. The goal of the association was to preserve the morale and comradeship of former soldiers and to financially assist its members if required. On March 29TH 1938 the DRKB was renamed NS-RKB, Nationalsozialistische-Reichskriegerbund, (National Socialist-State Soldiers League), by the NSDAP and amalgamated with most of the earlier veterans associations into one national organisation. Uniform and headgear regulations of the DRKB/NS-RKB were introduced prior to 1933 and were modified again in 1936 and 1938. The 1938 uniform modifications introduced a new pattern national eagle for wear on the breast and the visor cap. There are three variants of this badge: Silver coloured eagle with short swords for the veterans (NSRKB)-Silver coloured eagle with long swords for the Soldatenbund - Golden coloured eagle with long sword for the NS-Marinebund. Aluminium in very good order with pin and clasp attached. The price includes UK delivery. M 149. (Buckles & Badges Drawer)
£175.00

C1905 Variant III Langenhan “Dolla” .177 Pop-Out Pistol AI 741. - AI 741
The story of Langenhan begins in 1842 Germany in the town of Mehlis, Thüringen with Valentin Friedrich Langenhan (10th June 1819 – 2nd March 1886). Valentin, who at this time was 23, along with his father, Johann Gottlieb Langenhan, 51, bought a shop in which they set up their gunsmith business. Together they produced and sold various gun parts such as flintlocks, hair-set locks, guards, caps, tools and knife blades. Johann (16th May 1791 – 15th January 1883) was a master gunmaker and personally trained his son Valentin in the art. It is said that Valentin preferred to use his second name Friedrich which is frequently seen in Langenhan company literature. Perhaps this was to differentiate himself from another Valentin Langenhan who operated an iron and steel works that was also located in Mehlis. The third variant of the Dolla air pistol was manufactured by Eisenwerke Gaggenau. It was available in both finishes and was also called the Nr. 2. For certain this time, Langenhan also manufactured the pistol and designated it the Nr. 1 and Nr. 2 in black lacquered and nickel-plated finishes respectively. Production dates of the third variant are believed to be between 1905 and 1927 but possibly up to 1934 as discussed earlier. The pistol retains remnants of its black lacquer. It cocks and fires perfectly with a strong spring action. See page 78 of the Collectors Guide to air pistols by Dennis E. Hiller for reference. The price includes UK delivery. AI 741.
£325.00

WW1 & WW2 British Era WD Barr & Stroud Ltd Vickers HMG & Mortar Crew Infantry No.2 Type FT27 No.2 MK III Range Finder With Shoulder Strap & Rare To Find Original Post WW2 Webbing ME Co Field Carry Satchel. OPT 863 - OPT 863
This is a nice, original, WW1 & WW2 era British WD Barr & Stroud Ltd Vickers HMG & Mortar Crew Infantry No.2 Type FT27 No.2 MK III Range Finder (see pages 510 & 511 of ‘The Grand Old Lady Of No Man’s Land The Vickers Machine Gun by Goldsmith’ where Barr & Stroud Range Finders are described and illustrated). It has all of its original controls, identification plates with WD designation markings & Patent detail (illustrated in the images), folding carry / support handles, webbing & leather shoulder strap. The body of the range finder retains its original green paint and it measures 90cms in length. It is complete with its original rare to find original webbing field carry satchel. The sturdy satchel is undamaged and clean and has its original fastening straps with buckles, reinforced ends & shoulder strap. The inside of the satchel is ink stamped by the maker ‘ME Co’ (Mills Equipment Company) together with stores number and 1955 date. The price includes UK delivery. OPT 863 (bottom shelf storeroom near slings box)
£375.00

Original German NSDAP Nazi Party/SS 1934 Pattern Political Cap Eagle. BA 905. - BA 905
Allegedly the first pattern Third Reich political national eagle was personally designed by Adolf Hitler himself and was introduced on November 4th, 1927. Originally the first pattern eagle was worn on the Kepi by SA and SS personnel and wasn’t adopted for wear by NSDAP political leaders until 1931. Uniform regulations of January 1934 introduced a second pattern political style national eagle. This second pattern, political national eagle was modified in 1936, again in 1937 and a final pattern was introduced April 1939. Second pattern (1934), die stamped, aluminium, national eagle clutching an oak-leaf wreath which encompasses an embossed, canted swastika on a recessed black painted background field. The left facing eagle features extended, pointed wing tips with a roughly 36mm wingspan. Reverse of the eagle is a mirror image of the obverse. Both Prongs are intact. The price includes UK delivery. BA 905. (Buckles & Badges Drawer)
£175.00

**RARE MANUFACTURER**WW2 U.S.M.C. Kinfolks V-44 Combat / Survival Bowie Knife & Scabbard. ED 2544 - ED 2544
An original WW2 United States V-44 Combat and Survival Bowie knife by Kinfolks Incorporated, Williamsburg, VA part of the Case family business. Kinfolks is the 2nd rarest maker of these knives after Western (see page 130 of ‘United States Military Knives Collectors Guide’ by Silvey & Boyd). Officially a survival knife the U.S. Marine Corps used them as a fighting knife against the Japanese. It is a large knife measuring 14¼” in length and with a black synthetic handle secured by 3 rivets. It has a brass cross guard with ball finials which is a unique shape compared to other manufacturers. It has a 9 ½” long, broad steel bowie blade with falchion - style tip and twin narrow fullers. The blade has a crisp 'Kinfolks Inc.' marking. It is accompanied by its brown leather scabbard with rear riveted belt loop. All leather and stitching of the scabbard are intact. There are no manufacturer marks on the scabbard. The price for this rare Combat / Survival knife includes UK delivery. ED 2544 (In American Knives Box Storeroom)
£695.00

WW2 U.S.M.C. Case Cutlery Co V-44 Combat / Survival Bowie Knife & Scabbard. ED 2560 - ED 2560
An original WW2 United States V-44 Combat and Survival Bowie knife by Case Cutlery Co (see page 130 of ‘United States Military Knives Collectors Guide’ by Silvey & Boyd). Officially a survival knife the U.S. Marine Corps used them as a fighting knife against the Japanese. It is a huge knife measuring 14 ¾” in length and with a black synthetic slab sided handle secured by 3 rivets. It has a brass cross guard with rounded ends. It has a 9 ½” long, broad steel bowie blade with falchion - style tip and twin narrow fullers. The blade has a crisp 'Case xx' (Case Cutlery) stamp. It is accompanied by its brown leather scabbard with rear riveted belt loop. All leather and stitching of the scabbard are intact. There are no manufacturer marks on the scabbard. The price for WW2 era Combat / Survival knife includes UK delivery. ED 2560 (In American Knives Box)
£675.00

WWII Home Front Police Tommy Helmet. HE 856. - HE 856
An original British Policeman's helmet dating from the Second World War. This pattern of helmet was issued to policemen and special constables throughout the Second World War. This example is a standard British MKII steel helmet shell which is painted in the correct deep blue colour used for police helmets. The liner is held into the helmet with an original mid war period small dome head bolt and hex nut which look to be original to the helmet. It retains most of its original police blue painted finish inside and out and is stencilled in white to the front POLICE. The helmet is complete with its original liner and original spring canvas chin strap. The price includes UK delivery. HE 856.
£175.00

1766-1803 Thomas Divine Dublin 16 Bore Flintlock Traveling Pistol With Browned 2 Stage Barrel & 1843-1846 WI 1314 (County Wicklow) Irish Registration Mark. Sn 20454 - 20454
This is an excellent Irish flintlock traveling pistol. It measures 15 ½” overall and has a browned 10 ¼” 2 stage barrel with clean smooth bore which is fitted with small blade fore sight. The rear sight consists of a shallow groove in the top of the action tang. The top of the barrel has 'Dublin' cartouche and another indistinct cartouche. The barrel also has a 1843-1846 ‘WI 1314’ (County Wicklow) Irish Registration Mark (the Irish Registration Act was passed in 1843 and lasted only a short while, until August 1846. There were 39 districts (34 counties, 4 boroughs and Dublin City) each with its own two letter prefix followed by a number. Wicklow’s prefix was WI). It has a steel cock, brass trigger guard with extended tang and Pineapple finial,brass butt with extended tang & brass ram rod mounts. The brass has foliate decoration. The steel lock plate is crisply signed 'Divine' within banner (most likely Thomas Divine / Devine Dublin 1766-1803) and has foliate decoration. The all original dark walnut full stock has knocks bumps and bruises to be expected with age and use. The stock is mounted with silver plated brass shield which has a stylised monogram, most likely that of the original period owner. The pistol is complete with iron ramrod. Its action works crisply. The price includes UK delivery. NB As an antique flintlock pistol no licence is required to own this item in the UK if retained as a part of a collection or display. Sn 20454
£1,075.00

**RARE**C1802 Scottish William Morris Perth 16 Bore, Side By Side Double Barrelled Muzzle Loading Flintlock Shotgun. A 1102 - A 1102
William Morris was a Scottish gunmaker recorded as working in Perth in 1802 (see page 291 of British Gunmakers Vol.2 by Brown). This is a double barrel flintlock shotgun by William Morris of Perth. It has Walnut furniture with finely chequered wrist and fore stock. The action, steel butt plate tang and trigger guard with extended tang and pineapple finial have foliate engraved decoration. The shotgun has double 28 ¼”, 16 bore steel barrels with flat barrel rib. The smooth bores have light staining and residue consistent with age and use. It has double Swan neck hammers & double triggers (the right hammer is loosely fitted but functions as it should). The lock plates and barrel rib are signed by the maker (illustrated). It is complete with brass capped wood ram rod which has a worm tip. The cocking & firing actions of the weapon work crisply. Double barrel flintlock shotguns are increasingly hard to find. The price for this rare piece includes UK delivery. NB As an antique muzzle loading flintlock shotgun no licence is required to own this item in the UK if retained as part of a collection or display. A 1102
£1,950.00

1940 Enamelled Motor Machine Gun Brigade Cap Badge. BA 906. - BA 906
The Motor Machine Gun Service (MMGS) was a unit of the British Army in the First World War, consisting of batteries of motorcycle/sidecar combinations carrying Vickers machine guns. It was formed in 1914 and incorporated into the Machine Gun Corps in October 1915 as the Machine Gun Corps (Motors). Although the usefulness of the machine gun had not been fully appreciated by the British Army before the outbreak of the Great War, it soon became apparent that highly mobile machine gun units would be of considerable value in the fluid warfare that characterised the first few weeks of the war. As part of the British Army’s reaction to the potential invasion threat, it was required to establish rapid reaction forces. These organisations were highly mechanised and lightly armed. They used 2-wheeled drive light utility cars – Austin Tillys – as the vehicles to carry the Vickers machine gun and 3,500 rounds, the Driver, Nos. 1 and 2 and a Sergeant or Corporal. The other gun numbers were carried in coaches with the headquarters element. They only existed between May and December 1940. The Motor Machine Gun Brigades were established from Cavalry and Armoured Units. It was likely that these units did not have sufficient armoured vehicles to equip them as they were intended. Cast in gold coloured metal with enamelled ‘MMG’ *pin to rear absent* 2 ½ x 3cm. The price includes UK delivery. BA 906. (Badges/Medals Drawer)
£145.00
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