All will be listed on our webpage over the next few days if they do not sell before hand! Victorian, WW1 and WW2 items - some rare examples included. See you soon in our antique shop in delightful Devon. ***WW2 German Bayonet with Frog and Knot NOW SOLD***
Superb quality examples that are very hard to find in this condition and from such an early period. The makers include: - Puma ***NOW SOLD*** - Boker - Anton Wingen (AWS) ***NOW SOLD*** Available to view and purchase in our antique shop here in delightful Devon.
A very rare WW2 'Wellner 4' Adolf Hitler (AH and eagle) chalice. A very rare example of a documented piece that was originally purchased for Adolf Hitler from one of Adolf Hitler's silverware suppliers as part of a much larger set of silver. As we say here at Armoury Antiques and Militaria...'find another'! UK mainland postage ...
A superb example in outstanding condition (see pictures). Makers mark to main body, base and numerous other areas (see pictures). Almost impossible to upgrade as this example is in pristine condition.
Superb WW2 German Iron Cross (EKII). WW2 Iron Cross (EKII). Germany (Third Reich) Iron Cross 2nd Class (Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse , or EKII). Maker marked to ring - '65' - 'Klein & Quenzer' (Isar/ Oernser). Lovely honest example of an original EKII.
A very nice example recently purchased directly for the family of Royal Marine veteran from a Royal from The Aden and Falklands campaigns. Formed from the disbanded 2nd RM Battalion as 43 Royal Marine Commando, Royal Marines, on the 1st August 1943 under the command of Acting Lieut. Colonel R.W.B. Simonds. Not all however woul...
In its original Victorian case, as can be seen, and a truly wonderful item in superior 100% original condition. An item rarely seen in this condition.
Rare Victorian Martini-Henry Ammunition Pouch. In excellent condition, as can be seen from the photographs. See: The Martini-Henry for Queen and Empire by Neil Aspinshaw for the same pouch in wear by Victorian period troops. (Apinshaw, 2019: 10 and 51)
Including: - An extensive Aden Royal Marines medal grouping, flags, uniform, beret and ephemera - WW2 German Iron Cross EKII Maker Marked in Superb Condition - A wonderful Victorian Sabretache and Cover - WW1 Tins - WW1 Leather Pouches - Japanese swords And lots more besides! See you soon in our antique shop here in delightful Dev...
A superior late Koto/ early Shinto Katana. In excellent polish and ready to enjoy, study and appreciate. A superb example here with a beautiful Yakiba, Hada and Muneyaki along the entire Mune! Complete with Koshirae that is original, but needs some conservation. This sword has its Tsuka, Habaki, Fuchi/ Kashira and Saya.
A superb example with the rare screw back and early German '800' silver marking. Privately purchased directly from the family. A lovely example in untouched original condition. We look forward to seeing you at our antique shop here in delightful Devon!
Some nice items have just arrived in our antique shop. Including a superb quality Kukri, an untouched WW2 German K98 with frog, WW2 formation patches, numerous other WW1 and WW2 patches, WW1 and WW2 badges and lots more besides. All available to view at our antique shop here in delightful Devon!
It is with much sadness that we must inform our friends and clients that our dearest friend, Royal Marine Arthur Wakefield-Smith, passed away this afternoon (10/01/2024). Arthur was known by many people and was an exceptional character and historian. Arthur served in Borneo and Aden and shared many of his adventures, stories and exp...
A Finnish 'M1927' bayonet and scabbard. This is a very nice rare variation of the 'M1927' bayonet for the Finnish modified 'Mosin Nagant' rifle (The Mosin–Nagant is a five-shot, bolt-action, internal magazine–fed military rifle. The 30 cm blade (41 ¼ overall) is marked with the manufacturers name of 'Fiskars and SK.Y'. The apple wood grips are supe...
Armoury Antiques and Militaria have received another 5 Star business review from another one of our valued clients, which is very much appreciated. CW 'I was aware of Armoury Antiques as it's just half an hour away from me, I have no idea why I hadn't visited ages ago! I found a lovely example of a badge I'd been after fo...
A nice selection of militaria has just arrived and consists of numerous cap badges, death plaques, officer's campaign set, medals and lots of other items! All can be viewed at our antique shop here in delightful Devon - see you soon!
We have had some great items arrive in our antique shop recently, together with unique and exceptionally rare objects that can be found nowhere else in the UK! One such example is a DFC double MiD medal grouping to a Lancaster Bomber Pilot Squadron leader that fought in the Battle of Berlin complete with 5 Log Books and huge amount of Ep...
A nice selection of military items just arrived today... 1. L1A1 SLR bayonet in near mint condition. 2. WW1 Tin in excellent condition 3. RFC cap badge 4. RFC cap badge 5. RFC cap badge 6. Shinto period Wakizashi in full koshirae 7. Military uniform selection We look forward to welcoming you to our antique shop here in delightful Devon.
Rare WW2 German 3rd Battalion, 13th Company Infantry Frog and Dress Knot. A rare set to find in such wonderful condition. Both frog and knot have been together all of their working lives and are in super condition. (Angolia, 1971: 293).
We have two huge HMS Ark Royal Ensign flags measuring approximately 4 metres by 2 metres each! These are, as you can see from the pictures, huge and would make a great back drop to a display or event. See you soon at our antique shop here in delightful Devon!