Flare Pistol / Gun - Relic Condition - RAF issue

An absolute monster in the hand and of considerable weight. The flare pistol was a feature of every day life in the trenches but this one looks larger than those found as issued to the British Army with a 1.5 inch muzzle. Apparently this is a RAF issue recovered from the seabed. This is completely seized up so no need for a firearms licence and I cannot see any markings. Painted with black...  read more

Code: 63462

Religious Lapel Button Badge celebrating Roman Catholic Pope Pius IX

Vintage religious lapel button badge which depicts Pope Pius IX - the longest serving pope 1846 - 1870. Some surface crazing, small at 19mm across, but an attractive religious collectable. Vatican history.
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Code: 60384

Historical Bronze Old Penny sized Medallion commemorating the Gigantic Wheel at Earls Court London in 1897

I have lightened the photos on this dark toned item so you can see the detail. Forerunner of the London Eye. This gigantic wheel was 284 feet in diameter and weighed 900 tons. it had 40 cars each capable of carrying 30 people and one could see Windsor castle from the top. All of this detail is on the reverse. Milled rim. Generally good condition.

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Code: 60378

British Army Universal Pattern Other Ranks Brass Waist Belt Clasp ( WBC) - QEII issue

Matched and fits together well, some minor polishing to detail on highpoints of badge in centre.

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Code: 59628

Spitting Image Key Ring - HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

Original and quirky keyring made made in 1988 for Spitting Image, comic caricature of Prince Philip. Good condition and functional. Royal family satire at its best

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Code: 56987

Spitting Image Key Ring - HRH Diana, Princess of Wales

Original and quirky keyring made made in 1988 for Spitting Image, caricature of Princess Diana, Princess of Wales. Good condition and functional. Royal family satire at its best.

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Code: 56986

Spitting Image Key Ring - Neil Kinnock, Labour Party Leader

Original and quirky keyring made made in 1988 for Spitting Image, comic caricature of Neil Kinnock, leader of the Labour Party. Good condition and functional. With its original manufacturer's label. Political satire at its best.

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Code: 56985

Spent Brass Cartridge Case - RORG 89 - 5.56×45mm NATO

This used round was manufactured by Royal Ordnance Radway Green (UK) 1989 manufacture SS109 type, with NATO cross marking. This round was originally developed in the USA for use in the M16 Rifle.  read more

Code: 53393

Spent Brass Cartridge Case Winchester Norma .243

In 1955 Winchester made the .243 commercially available and it is a very popular round all over the world for hunting medium sized game, probably due to its flat trajectory and very mild recoil.  read more

Code: 53392

Brass Army Warrant Officer's Crown, pre 1952

Good condition with two original lugs to the reverse. Circa 2.6cm tall and 3cm wide. Perfect to put with sergeant's chevrons to make a CSM.  read more

Code: 52620