During World War II a swordsmith named Chounsai Emura (real name: Emura Shigetato), originally from Tokushima in Shikoku, operated a sword making school on the grounds of the Okayama Prison. He made sword blades himself and also trained prisoners to make sword blades in support of the Japanese war effort. Emura san died in 1960. He made numerous ve...

Our new opening times will now be with immediate effect as below this is reflected on our Google Business profile: ------------------------------ Monday - CLOSED Tuesday - 10-3 Wednesday - CLOSED Thursday - 10-3 Friday - 10-3 Saturday - 10-3 Sunday - CLOSED ------------------------------ We look forward to meeting you in our antique ...

Our Antique Shop Will Be Closed On The Following Days... - Wednesday 18th June 2025 - Thursday  19th June 2025 Normal hours resume on Friday 20th June.  We look forward to seeing you in our antique shop here in delightful Devon!  

- 1907 Hooked Quillion Bayonet ***NOW SOLD*** - 1907 Australian Marked Bayonet ***NOW SOLD*** Some nice new arrivals for you all. All available to view here in our antique shop here in delightful Devon!  See you soon... 

Another lovely grouping of medals mounted for one of our valued clients. We mount and frame medals for many clients and have a first class reputation for doing so. We offer discounted rates for all branches of the Military, Government and Civilian services. See you soon here in delightful Devon.   

Reinout de Waal: 'Excellent communication and service. Lightening fast shipping. Will happily buy from them again.

For Those of You That Know - You Will Know! 

James Milne: Wonderful experience. Friendly and helpful couple, who are happy to help and, explain about the antiques, to create a fantastic and informative experience.

Always new items arriving here at Armoury Antiques and Militaria!   - WW1 Shell Cases - Royal Naval Officers' Sword  - WW1 1907 Pattern Bayonet Unit/ Regimentally Marked ***NOW SOLD*** See you soon here in our antique shop here in delightful Devon!

We produce over 30 video's per month more than any other professional antique arms, armour and militaria dealer in the United Kingdom or indeed the World!   Join the growing number of collectors, historians, researches that watch, contribute and learn from our content.  Come and meet us in our antique shop here in deli...

Some new arrivals today: - WW1 Military Kukri  - SMLE India Pattern MKII Bayonet, Scabbard and Frog - WW2 Shingunto Tsuba in Box - WW2 Medals (Various) Always fresh items arriving at Armoury Antiques and Militaria! 

***3rd June 2025*** A visit today from well known and respected author Neil Aspinshaw, Author of the well known reference book: 'The Martini-Henry For Queen and Empire' Lovely to see you Neil and your wife and we look forward to seeing you and your son, of course, when he gets time again. ------------------------------------------------------------...

WW2 Royal Army Service Corp (RASC) Marked Brodie Helmet with Original Liner and Chin Strap. Fully maker marked and dated 1939 to interior and superb RASC formation flash to the side of the helmet in great condition and just how we like to find them! A rare example  in untouched condition - a real sleeper here.  UK mainland posta...

TZP The lovely couple that run this place are delightful! So friendly and happy and have heaps of knowledge.  We were able to find some really specific, lovely unique items in memory for my husbands grandfather and left with some wonderful stories that were shared from other customers. Shop is small but is a feast for the eyes, super well laid...

A superb condition example of a rare pattern 16th Lancers Helmet.  A very fine example here ready to enjoy and display.  The 16th The Queen's Lancers was a cavalry regiment of the British Army, first raised in 1759. It saw service for two centuries, before being amalgamated with the 5th Royal Irish Lancers to form the 16th/5th L...

- WW2 Iron Cross (EKII) ***NOW SOLD*** - WW1 Iron Cross 1st Class ***NOW SOLD*** - WW1 Submarine Badge (Brass Coloured) ***NOW SOLD*** - WW1 Submarine Badge (Metal Coloured) ***NOW SOLD*** - WW2 U-Boat Lapel Pin - ***NOW SOLD***

A. Schmid It was the best antique shop I have ever visited in the UK.  The staff were so friendly he even gave us 2 medals for free. Thank you for the great services. The students from Germany. 

It was a great honour and privilege to be on the top table at the HMS Broadsword Association dinner at HMS Drake this evening. The entire crew of Officer's and Senior Ratings (and the odd Royal Marine!) were there - remarkable. I am in there somewhere! We will have a unique piece of HMS Broadsword history coming soon to our Youtube c...

BSA Sign ***NOW SOLD*** Limited number available... 

- BSA Metal Sign ***NOW SOLD*** - The Dardanelles Book ***NOW SOLD*** --------------------------------------------------------------- 1. Superb Vintage c1815 English Naval Signalling Cannon  (Barrel: 40 cm Overall: 41 cm)  2. HRH QEII Royal Navy Warrant Officer Dress Hat 3. A Very Good Quality Antique c1...