***New In***WW2 RAF Patches.

A nice selection of WW2 RAF insignia/ patches. All original items and very collectable nowadays.  These can be viewed and purchased in our antique shop here in delightful Devon.  See you soon!  

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***New In***c1886 Donegal Royal Artillery Battle of Omdurman/ Boer War Period Short Lever Martini- Henry Artillery Carbine with Bayonet and Scabbard.

Antique obsolete calibre (.577/ 450). Carbine artillery version well marked to stock and lug. Complete with a superb Martini-Henry bayonet and scabbard (Aspinshaw, 2019: 221). The Martini–Henry is a breech-loading single-shot rifle with a lever action that was used by the British Army. It first entered service in 1871, eventually replacing the Snid...

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***New In***c1898 Antique Battle of Omdurman Period Sudanese Hadendoa/ Beja Tribal Daggers.

c1898 antique Sudanese Hadendoa/ Beja tribe daggers from the Battle of Omdurman Period (2nd September 1898). Three really nice examples that are rarely found complete and in this condition. All can be viewed in our antique shop here in delightful Devon. 

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***NOW SOLD***WW1 '1918' Dated and Maker Marked Trench Whistle with Original Leather Fob.

WW1 '1918' Dated and Maker Marked Trench Whistle with Original Leather Fob. A very nice WW1 '1918' dated and maker marked trench whistle with original leather fob. A very nice original example and now quite rare.

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***NOW SOLD***Superb Very Early Production WW2 German Wound Badge in Gold.

WW2 German Gold Wound Badge.A Verwundetenabzeichen in Gold was instituted on 1st September 1939. Early non-maker marked high quality example. The Gold Wound Badge was awarded for five or more times wounded, loss of limbs, total blindness, "loss of manhood", or severe brain damage via hostile action. It is constructed out of a die struck zinc base t...

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***WW2 FS Daggers - 1st, 2nd and 3rd Patterns in Stock***

It is very nice to have in our antique shop 1st, 2nd and 3rds pattern FS daggers in stock - this rarely happens and it is so nice to show our clients genuine examples of the 3 standard patterns from 1939-1945.  Come and see original examples in our antique shop here in delightful Devon. 

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***Para Metal Statue (12"/ 30 cm Overal).

British Para/ Airborne metal statue - a really nice heavyweight example that is very well detailed.  A lovely example and ready for display. 

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***09/03/2024 - Another 5 Star Google Business Review from One of Our Valued Clients***

MW: 'Absolutely superb shop packed with top quality items, absolutely loving my original HMS Ark Royal flag. Such a friendly couple and I'll definitely be making it first on my list of shops to visit when I come back down from Birmingham to visit my daughter. Thanks guys'.

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***New In***Royal Marine Miniature Medal Groups Formerly the Property of a Lieutenant Colonel.

Royal Marine officers miniature medal groups, formerly the property of a currently serving Lieutenant Colonel. Obviously the Lieutenant Colonel's medal entitlement has grown over the years and these are now redundant. As with this Lieutenant Colonel, we mount medals and medal groups on their behalf and they often come ...

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***NOW SOLD***18th Century Wakizashi Signed 'Hizen (No) Kuni Masahiro' (肥前国正廣).

18th Century Wakizashi Signed 'Hizen (No) Kuni Masahiro' (肥前国正廣). A nice Wakizashi mounted in a cane signed 'Hizen (No) Kuni Masahiro' (肥前国正廣) - Gimei.  This item can be viewed in our antique shop in Tavistock.

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***New In***c1778-1779 Antique Sword from The The War of the Bavarian Succession (Bayerischer Erbfolgekrieg).

An interesting sword from the The War of the Bavarian Succession (Bayerischer Erbfolgekrieg) and was a dispute between the Austrian Habsburg monarchy and an alliance of Saxony and Prussia over succession to the Electorate of Bavaria after the extinction of the Bavarian branch of the House of Wittelsbach.  Available to view in our antique shop....

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***NOW SOLD***Kanbun Shinto Signed Wakizashi in Full Koshirae Signed 'Fujiwara Yukinaga' (藤原行長).

Kanbun Shinto Signed Wakizashi in Full Koshirae Signed 'Fujiwara Yukinaga' (藤原行長). A very nice fully mounted Shinto period Kanbun Shinto (c1660) Wakizashi. Great activity to the blade and a strong Wakizashi. There are a couple of very minor edge chips that can be easily removed with our traditional Japanese sword polish, if required,...

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***New Items***Lot of Antique Arms, Armour and Militaria Arriving This Week...

Including: 1. 17th Century Signed Wakizashi in Full Koshirae ***NOW SOLD*** 2. 17th Century Signed Wakizashi in Rare Mounting 3.  c1898 Battle of Omdurman Period Beja/ Handendoa Dagger 5. c1898 Battle of Omdurman Period Beja/ Handendoa Dagger 6. c1898 Battle of Omdurman Period Beja/ Handendoa Dagger 7. c...

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***New In***Major/ Lieutenant Colonel McGuire Sherwood Foresters Uniforms, Hats and Side Cap.

Major/ Lieutenant Colonel McGuire Sherwood Foresters Uniforms, Hats and Side Cap. A nice collection of uniform items purchased directly for the family of  Major/ Lieutenant Colonel McGuire who served in the Sherwood Foresters. A nice grouping of items including uniforms, Mess dress, hats and a side caps. All in excellent co...

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***NOW SOLD***WW2 German M35 '1939' Dated, Maker Marked and Named Single Decal Helmet.

A superb untouched example in 100% original condition. These are very rare to find in such pristine original condition as many being offered elsewhere have been restored, messed about with , re-lined, etc, etc.  Named to the inside, as can be seen from the photographs. Makers marks to rim, etc. A wonderful example that rare...

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***New In***WW2 3rd Pattern (1943-1945) FS Dagger in Superb Condition.

WW2 3rd Pattern (1943-1945) FS Dagger. A very nice WW2 period (1943-1945) 3rd pattern FS dagger. The top of the hilt is stamped number '2' (mould number), ribbed grip and plain thick cross guard. The blade is in excellent original condition. Scabbard is original to the piece. Wilkinson hand forged/ ground example for export for India service. This ...

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***NOW SOLD***Antique French Cavalry Sword and Scabbard.

A nice example in sleeper condition complete with original scabbard and all nicely maker marked, etc.  A very nice untouched example.  

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***New In***Rare ERVII British 1907 Hooked Quillon Bayonet by Sanderson.

 Extremely rare 1907 hooked quillon bayonet. In lovely condition. 

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***NOW SOLD***WW2 German Wound Badge in Gold Numbered ‘65’ (Klein & Quenzer).

WW2 German wound badge in Gold numbered '65' (Klein & Quenzer). A lovely early example in wonderful condition and very hard to find in this condition. Solid backed (as they should be - no matter what some try to tell you!) and marked with the number '65' under the pin.  A great original example in superb condition. 

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***NOW SOLD***Boer War Soldiers Chocolate Tin.

In really nice condition and getting quite hard to find nowadays in very good condition.  Available to view in our antique shop in Tavistock, Devon.  

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