Militaria and military antiques and collectibles from antique edged weapons to military surplus optics and accessories, statues and sculptures, gun parts and other hard to find and unique items for your collection.
British War Savings Campaign Plaque Set
A set of two British War Savings Campaign plaques of the larger size of 57x33cm, one of Salute The Soldier Week 1944 and Wings For Victory Week 1943. These are very rarely sold together as a set, in this size and this condition. The plaques were made by De La Rue Plastics of molded Urea Formaldehyde / White Bakelite. De Le Rue plastics company of Walthamstow London made the War Savings Campaign plaques for the War Office, and were presented to organizations and various other groups in recognition of efforts made to War Savings once attained certain savings targets. They were not awarded to individuals, so could often be seen displayed in village halls / offices, and community buildings. The aim was to sponsor military equipment by the homefront civilian community. Each county was set a target of money to raise and local civic leaders were presented with plaques as a reward for the fund raising efforts. The first plaque is the For Freedom - Salute The Soldier Week of 1944 featuring a British infantry soldier holding his Lee Enfield rifle with mounted bayonet showing explosions and aircraft in the background going to battle. These were presented by the War Office. The second plaque is the Per Ardua Ad Astra - Wings For Victory Week of 1943 presented by the Air Ministry. Per Ardua Ad Astra is a Latin phrase meaning "through adversity to the stars" which is the moto of the Royal Air Force. This plaque features a winged warrior fighting a three-headed monster representing the enemy Axis Powers of Germany, Italy and Japan. Below that the letter V (for Victory) is shown 5 times in Morse code. Both plaques are in excellent condition!
Leapers UTG Model LT-TL101 Tactical Flashlight with Mount and Cable
Leapers UTG model LT-TL101 tactical flashlight with integral rifle mount and PTT cable remote pressure on/off switch. This is a discontinued item by the manufacturer and is very difficult to find in the quantities that we have available. Batteries may not work. Dealer specials are available for the purchase of all 50 pieces or all current inventory. Features:
- UTG Tactical Weapon-mount Xenon Tactical Flashlight
- Twist-on and Remote Pressure Switch Triple on/off System
- Fully Adjustable from Flood-to-spot Focus
- Integral Mounting Deck
- Brand: Leapers UTG
- Model: LT-TL101
- Material: Aluminum
- Flashlight Bulb Type: 6V Xenon Light Bulb
- Flashlight Voltage(V): 6
- Flashlight Max. Lumen(Lumens): 95
- Flashlight Battery Operating Time: 70 minutes
- Switch Operating Type: Push-button Momentary/Twist-on Permanent Switch
- Flashlight Focus: Adjustable
- Battery Type: CR123A Lithium Battery X 2
- Pressure Switch Included: Yes
- Weight with Battery: 8.3 oz / 235 gr
- Length: 4.8" / 12.2 cm
- Color: Black
Portugal History Three Bronze Plaques of Major Periods
A wood framed three pieced plaque depicting three major periods of the history of Portugal. The three Portuguese history eras depicted are from left to right: Portuguese interregnum crisis of 1383–1385 (Crise De 1383-1385) was a civil war in Portuguese history during which no crowned king of Portugal reigned. The interregnum (a period of discontinuity or "gap" in rule of the land or country) began when King Ferdinand I died without a male heir and ended when King John I was crowned in 1385 after his victory during the Battle of Aljubarrota. Portuguese Restoration War 1640–1668 - was the war between Portugal and Spain that began with the Portuguese revolution of 1640 and ended with the Treaty of Lisbon in 1668, bringing a formal end to the Iberian Union. The Iberian Union was the dynastic union of the Kingdoms of Castile and Aragon of Spain and the Kingdom of Portugal under the Castilian Crown that existed between 1580 and 1640. Reconquista Crista 711-1492 - the reconstruction period in Iberian history in which the Christian kingdoms of Spain and Portugal fought the invading Muslim Umayyad empire of Arab-Berber forces. After the surrender of Granada in January 1492, the entire Iberian peninsula was controlled by Christian rulers. Behind each intricate bronze relief is a brief description history written by Professor Verissimo Serrao of Lisbon University. Dimensions Height: 11.7 cm (4.6 inches) Width: 35.8 cm (14.09 inches)
British Tottenham Metropolitan Police War Reserve Set
British Tottenham Metropolitan Police War reserve set of a police whistle and a police club with authenticity papers stating that these belonged to William Frederick Sydenham from 1st of September 1939 to 21st July 1940.
British Light Infantry Gunpowder Horn
An antique British light infantry gunpowder horn made of ox or cow. It is estimated to be from the 18th century, all seem to be original. There are initial T.P. carved or branded into the horn. Original lid and cap on the ends of the horn. The emblem is of the British light infantry regiment showing the ribbon and tassels connected to a gunpowder horn.
Wild Heerbrugg NK2-136256 Geodetic Optic
Wild Heerbrugg Switzerland NK2 engineering survey level telescope with original stand and metal case. The Wild Heerbrugg NK2 optic was the mainstay of the (geodetic) land surveyor for many years. With its reversible level telescope it allowed compensation of measurement errors. The instrument is relatively heavy and very sturdy, in relatively good shape and seems to be operational. Dimensions Length: 23 cm / 9 inches Width: 13 cm / 5.11 inches Height: 20 cm / 7.87 inches Weight: 4.4 Kg / 9.7 lbs
M49 Telescope OBS With Freeland Tripod
The M49 Spotting Scope, also known as the M49 Observation Telescope, is a multipurpose scope system used primarily for long range marksmanship, artillery and general observation purposes. The M49 is a fixed 20-power telescope with an eyepiece focus. It has a field of view of 2 degrees and an exit pupil diameter of 0.108 inches. The M49 is an erect image instrument that is magnified by the lenses in the eyepiece. The M49 does not have an adjustable sunshade; however, the front end of the body tube extends approximately three-quarters of an inch beyond the objective providing a permanent sunshade. The telescope is focused by turning the knurled focusing sleeve. The brass label on the M49 Telescope OBS reads: Telescope OBS M49 Stock Number: 7578445 Serial Number: 17804
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Additional Information
| Length | 14 ½ in |
| Power | 20x |
| Field of view | 2 degrees 12 minutes |
P/N | NSN | |
| M49 Observation Telescope | 7578445 | |
| M164 Carrying Case (scope) | 8270828 | 6650-00-871-2970 |
Original Israeli Dustar Knives Model 1 Arad
These original Israeli Dustar knives are of Model 1 Arad, the first models to be produced by Alex Shamgar and Meir Aziz. The Dustar knives are made of D2 steel - RC 56-57 making them relatively easy to sharpen. The Israeli Dustar knives that we have available are of a limited edition made for some of the most elite military units in the IDF: Sayeret Matkal Dustar knife - The IDF's elite special reconnaissance unit, modeled after the British SAS and the US Delta Force. SOLD OUT Shayetet 13 Dustar knife - The IDF's elite navy special forces unit, comparable to the US Navy SEALS and the British Special Boat Service. SOLD OUT Sayeret Tzanhanim Dustar knife - Paratrooper special reconnaissance unit - 6 pieces left Sayeret Rimon Dustar knife - A commando unit specializing in anti-terrorist activities in the Gaza strip and surrounding areas - 6 pieces left Agaf Hamivtzaim Matkal - Operations Directorate of the Chief of Staff - 6 pieces left Each original Israeli Dustar knife comes with a leather and Kydex scabbard. When ordering please mention which one of these four types you would like. Each knife is numbered on its spine. These are not the commercial Dustar knives but rather a very limited production to some of Israel's military special units given as commemorative gifts for end of service or finishing courses. Dustar knives are no longer produced and so all of these are super rare! Dimensions Total length without scabbard: 30 cm / 11.81 inches Total length with kydex scabbard: 37 cm / 14.56 inches Total length with leather scabbard: 34.5 cm / 13.58 inches
IMI M47 Dragon Tripod
IMI M47 Dragon tripod in excellent condition from Israeli military surplus. The top was fitted with the traversing and elevating mechanism which is not part of this tripod for sale. We suggest using this tripod for lighting purposes as shown in the photo to the left. Dimensions Closed: 41 cm / 16.14 inches Open: 72.5 cm / 28.54 inches Open width: 83 cm / 32.67 inches Weight: 2.72 Kg / 6 lbs.
Israeli TRILUX L2A2 SUIT Scope With FN FAL L1A1 Dust Cover
Israeli TRILUX L2A2 SUIT scope with FN FAL L1A1 dust cover. The SUIT sight is a 4× telescopic sight with tritium-powered illumination (not operational anymore due to its age), utilized at dusk or dawn. The full name is the L2A2 Sight Unit Infantry Trilux. The sight is not designed as a sniper sight, but was issued to designated marksmen. The sight was mounted on the FN FAL L1A1 Self-Loading Rifle by mainly British and commonwealth countries. The sight has a lever to change between a short range mode (300 meters) and a long range mode (500 meters). the SUIT has a single obelisk-shaped post protruding from the top edge of the sight so as not to obscure the target. The radioactive tritium light source has to be replaced every 8–12 years, since it gradually loses its brightness due to radioactive decay. This item is in very good condition from Israeli military surplus. SUIT L2A2 Specifications
- Overall dimensions: (L x W x H): 188 x 76 x 69 mm
- Weight: 340 grams
- Magnification: 4×
- Field of view: 8 degrees (140 mils)
- Objective diameter: 25.5 mm
- Exit pupil: 6.375 mm
- Eye relief: 35 mm
- Light permeability: 86%
- Reticle illumination: Red tritium, glass ampoule
- Illumination strength: Adjustable
- Tritium ampoule lifetime: 8–12 years
- Range Settings: 300 meters (rear) or 500 meters (forward).
- NATO Stock Number (NSN): 1240-99-964-7647 (Sight Unit Infantry Trilux (SUIT) L2A2)
Headhunter Mandau Knife Set Of Dayak People Indonesia
This unique tribal weapon is a headhunter's mandau knife set made and used by the Dayak people living in Borneo (Kalimantan in Indonesian), Indonesia. This mandau knife was used in the headhunting ceremony, where after tribes attached other tribes, they gathered the heads of their enemies to be used in various festivities. The Mandau knife is both a work of art in itself and a weapon. It consists of a long knife with a dear horn for the handle which is carved ornately and strands of hair (human?). The scabbard is made of two pieces of wood bound together with rattan and other natural vegetation. The smaller knife fitted to a long wooden stick which is also decorated, was used to take out the brain out of the skull and other soft tissue of the head as well as sharpening, carving and other general use. Dimensions Total length in scabbard: 61 cm/24 inches Sword: 53 cm/20.8 inches Knife: 41 cm/16.14 inches
Antique Polish Hunting Knives Set
Antique Polish hunting knives set of a long dagger and short knife both with horn handles, probably deer antlers. The ornate leather scabbard is with the initials A.S with a royal crown above. The handle of the long dagger is with monogram initials on the pommel. The ricasso is marked L. Knapinski, Krakow. Dimensions: Total length: 49 cm/19.29 inches Length of dagger: 44.2 cm/17.4 inches Length of knife: 27 cm/10.62 inches