***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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***NOW SOLD***1st Pattern FS Dagger.

A wonderful honest carried example purchased directly from the family and having been stored in a draw for over 60 years! Panels are visible, but staining of the blade has made them difficult to see.  Complete with original scabbard ('Newey' Pop Stud) with a name scratched into the front of the scabbard.  No loss of length ...

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***New In***WW2 Dunkirk Medal (Sterling Silver Marked Clasp).

A rare orignal issue example and not a modern re-strike. Issued in 1960 by The Dunkirk Veterans Association (Medal Year Book, 2020: 397). 

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***NOW SOLD***A Rare 1856 Pattern British Pioneers Saw Back Short Sword Sidearm.

1856 Pattern British Pioneers Saw Back Short Sword Sidearm. The British army has had several patterns of saw-back bayonets, but only one saw-back sword. The pattern 1856 infantry Pioneers' short sword (hanger) was issued to the Pioneers within each infantry battalion. Each British infantry battalion had a 10 man squad of Pioneers, under the command...

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*Armoury Antiques and Militaria*

A warm welcome awaits you at Armoury Antiques and Militaria with our antique shop packed with genuine antiques, antique arms and armour, militaria, collectables and curios. We stock a good range of medals, antique swords, daggers, helmets, bayonets, long arms and antique pistols, head gear, reference books and so much more!  We look ...

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***New In***150 Cap Badges - Antique, WW1 and WW2 Examples.

Over 150 antique, WW1 and WW2 cap badges have just arrived in our antique shop in Tavistock, Devon. There are some scarce ones in this small collection and all are available to view in our antique shop here in delightful Devon.  See you soon!

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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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