***New In***WW1 Medal Group, King's Badge and Cap Badge to South Staffordshire Regiment.

WW1 Medal and Kings Badge Medal Grouping South Staffordshire Regiment. A lovely family WW1 pair of medals, King's badge and cap badge are to The South Staffordshire Regiment to a '357593 PTE. C. E. Paul. S. Staff. R'. All in lovely condition and sourced directly from the family. The pictures have been kindly provided by the family an...

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***New In**Antique German Hunting Hanger by 'Carl Eickhorn' (Pre 1906).

A superb and robust antique German hunting hanger by 'Carl Eickhorn' (Pre 1906) with bi-knife in scabbard. A wonderful example and complete with its original hanger. Super condition and a wonderful example. 

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***New In***Cap Badges and Buttons!

A nice selection of cap badges and buttons have just arrived in our shop here in delightful Devon! The silver mounted buttons are interesting belonging to the 'Rajput' Regiment. All can be viewed/ purchased in our antique shop in Tavistock, Devon.

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***Coming In***A Nice Selection of Militaria from Various Collections - Over 100 New Items!

Due in very soon a nice selection of militaria including: - Antique Sword Stick with Etched Blade and Motto - WW1 Death Plaques - WW1 Trench Whistle Dated 1916 - WW1 Princess mary Tins -Numerous Boer War, WW1, WW2 and Gulf War Shells - Selection of Antique Fuses - Various Bayonets -WW1 Mills Grenade (Deactivated!) Dated 1915 - WW1 Wi...

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***NOW SOLD***WW1 Photograph Album Set From a Local Devonshire Family.

***New In***WW1 Photograph Album Set From a Local Devonshire Family. A lovely group of WW1 Egypt and Jerusalem photograph albums containing some wonderful and unique pictures. A real treasure trove of historical moments captured in time! 

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***New In***Die Cast WW2 Aircraft.

Including: - 1:48 MKIV Corgin Spitfire in superb condition - Douglas Bader Hurricane - Gladiator bi-plane Really lovely die cast examples here that can be viewed in our antique shop here in Tavistock, Devon.  

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***New In***WW2 Air Ministry '1943' Dated and Maker Marked 'Aircraft' Medic Canvas Bag.

A rare Air Ministry '1943' dated and maker marked 'Aircraft' Medic canvas, partial contents and shoulder strap. These are rare nowadays and were used in Lancaster bombers and other notorious WW2 fighter and bomber aircraft.  This item can be viewed in our antique shop here in Tavistock, 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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***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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***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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***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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***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 WW2 German K98 Bayonet (Matching Numbers) and 3rd Battalion, 13th Company Infantry Frog and Dress Knot. Maker coded to ricasso for S/155K for the maker Horster. The 'K' code is a rare marking for the year 1934. 

Rare WW2 German K98 Bayonet (Matching Numbers) and 3rd Battalion, 13th Company Infantry Frog and Dress Knot. Maker coded to ricasso for S/155K for the maker Horster. The 'K' code is a rare marking for the year 1934.  A superb matching numbers K98 bayonet with rare 3rd Battalion, 13th Company Infantry Frog and Dress Knot. A rare set to find in ...

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***NOW SOLD***WW2 M35 German Army Infantry Helmet Double Decal Maker Marked and Original Liner.

WW2 M35 German army helmet double decal maker marked and original liner. A superb 100% original items with original decals and liner.  A very rare sleeper example.

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***New In***Beautiful Vintage 'Brigg' Walking Sticks of The Highest Quality.

A selection of the finest quality 'Brigg' bone and solid silver mounted walking sticks - these are of outstanding quality and highly collectable. It you are looking for the finest quality these are it!  Available to view at our antique shop here in delightful Devon.   

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***21/02/2024: Another 5 Star Google Business Review from One of Our Valued Clients****

VH: 'I cannot speak highly enough of the professionalism and respect shown by this firm in dealing with my recent picture framing task. They thoroughly deserve the 5 star rating I have awarded'. N.B: All of our reviews are left by our clients on the Google Business Review platform and are genuine reviews.

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Armoury Antiques and Militaria...The Home of a Genuine Japanese Classically Trained Swordsman...

Armoury Antiques and Militaria...The Home of a Genuine Japanese Classically Trained Swordsman... For over 35 years the owner of Armoury Antiques and Militaria has been living, studying and dealing in Antique Japanese arms and armour. We advise and supply practitioners, historians and television researchers and presenters.  We look forward...

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