Armoury Antiques and Militaria - Who We Are...

Armoury Antiques and Militaria  Information about who we are, as requested by our growing YouTube subscribers.

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***NOW SOLD***A Rare Medal Grouping - Devon Regiment (The Bloody 11th).

A rare medal grouping - Devon Regiment (The Bloody 11th). A lovely pair of medals in very fine condition. Available to view in our antique shop down here in Tavistock in delightful Devon. 

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***New In***A Victorian Medal Pair - Crimea Campaign.

A Victorian Medal Pair - Crimea Campaign. A lovely pair of medals in very fine condition.  Available to view in our antique shop down here in Tavistock in delightful Devon. 

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***New In***Victorian Medal Pair - Egypt Campaign.

A Victorian Medal Pair - Egypt Campaign. A lovely pair of medals without the usual corrosion damage associated with these pairings. Available to view in our antique shop down here in Tavistock in delightful Devon. 

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***NOW SOLD***c1840 Gentleman's Percussion Pistol by 'Fenton, London'.

A superb example with many very high quality features. An outstanding example of superior quality that are rarely encountered.  This can be viewed in our antique shop here in delightful Devon.   

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***Christmas Opening Hours***

***Christmas Opening Hours*** Please note our Christmas period opening hours - we will be contactable by email and can reserve items for you, but our replies may be delayed during this period for obvious reasons. CLOSED FOR CHRISTMAS - Wednesday 25th December to 1st January inclusive, back open Tuesday 2nd January (usual business times, as per our ...

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***NOW SOLD***1854 Rare American Civil War Era Lorenz Austrian Model 1854 Percussion Musket.

The Lorenz rifle was an Austrian rifle used in the mid 19th Century. It was used in several European wars, and also featured prominently in the U.S. Civil War. The Lorenz rifle was designed by Austrian Lieutenant Joseph Lorenz on similar design principles as the 1861 Springfield Armoury Rifled Musket. It was first approved for manufacture in 1854, ...

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***New In***Victorian and WW1 Medal Collection.

Some lovely examples just arrived including Egypt, Crimean and India Campaigns. In addition a nice rare WW1 medal grouping. All will be listed over the Christmas period.  

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***New In***An English 1890 Cavalry Troopers Sword by 'W.K.C'.

An 1890 Pattern Cavalry Troopers Sword by 'W.K.C'. Superb condition with various inspection and issue marks to ricasso and scabbard. A very good example of a hard to find sword nowadays. UK postage included. 

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***New In***A Superb Cased Pair of English Duelling Percussion Pistols (c1830-40) Thomas Bond, London.

A superb matched pair of pistols in pristine condition and of the highest of quality. These can be viewed in our antique shop here in delightful Devon. 

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***Armoury Antiques and Militaria Medal Mounting and Framing Service***

Another clients medals mounted and framed and we think you will agree that they look fantastic. This is a very busy side to our business and we are privileged to mount and frame hundreds of medal groups a year. Please contact us for a quote, if required - we are always happy to help! 

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***NEW IN***WW2 German Cased 1st Class Iron Crosses.

Two rare cased examples in excellent condition and ready to enjoy as part of your WW2 German collection.  These are rarely available as cased examples do not come up very often.  

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***NEW IN***Two WW2 1st Class Cased Iron Crosses, Bayonets and Medals.

All will be listed and photographed on Tuesday. Some great items coming in and going out of Armoury Antiques and Militaria!  Watch our Blog, Website, Social Media platforms and YouTube channel for updates... See you soon at our antique shop here in delightful Devon.

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***NOW ALL SOLD***A Shell Collection.

Various sizes and great for display in your man cave or ordnance collection.   All are available to view in our antique shop here in delightful Devon!

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***NOW SOLD***WW2 1938 Pattern German Naval Officer's Dagger by 'Carl Eickhorn' (1936-1941 Mark).

#4982 WW2 1938 Pattern German Naval Officer's Dagger by 'Carl Eickhorn' (1936-1941 Mark). A lovely original example here retaining almost all of its original gilt wash to its fittings. Blade and etch is in superb condition too and an ideal example to grace any WW2 German dagger collection.  This can be viewed in our antique shop...

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***NEW IN***

- Numerous Shells (De-Activated) ***NOW SOLD*** - WW1 Medal Mons Star Medal Group - English Victorian Sword - Irish Guards Tunic - c1899 Boer War Compass - WW1 Princess Mary and 1915 Card (Rare) - 1910 Dated, Maker Marked, Regimentally and Named Compass and Leather Case - Bull Dog and Union Jack Flag China Ware - WW2 N...

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***Christmas Opening Hours***

Please note our Christmas period opening hours - we will be contactable by email and can reserve items for you, but our replies may be delayed during this period for obvious reasons.  CLOSED FOR CHRISTMAS - Wednesday 25th December to 1st January inclusive, back open Tuesday 2nd January (usual business times, as per our website).

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***NOW SOLD***WW2 German Hitler Youth Dagger by 'A.W.JR Solingen' (Anton Wingen).

WW2 German Hitler Youth Dagger by 'A.W.JR Solingen' (Anton Wingen). A nice original example in untouched condition purchased for the elderly son of the war WW2 war veterean that brought the dagger back after WW2. The veteran was serving in the RAF during WW2 and his name was Leslie Foster - interestingly he was in the same section and worked with t...

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***PLEASE NOTE***Some Dates Our Antique Shop Will Be Closed and Half Day Opening in December 2024.

CLOSED - 6th and 7th December   HALF DAY - Saturday 14th December (Open 12-4). CLOSED FOR CHRISTMAS - Wednesday 25th December to 1st January inclusive, back open Tuesday 2nd January (usual business times, as per our website). See you soon at our antique shop here in delightful Devon!  

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***NOW SOLD***Victorian 1897 Pattern Sword by 'Robert Mole'.

Victorian 1897 Pattern sword by 'Robert Mole'. A superb example just in and in lovely original untouched condition.  Complete with its original scabbard and Sam Brown sword hanger - a great example here. 

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