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.
Cape Colony National Rifle Association of South Africa Shield
WW1 Trench Art From Artillery Round with Skulls
Russian 1827 Pattern Pioneer Troops Sawback Sword
Original Czarist Imperial Model 1827 Pioneer Sawback sword. These were the standard sidearm sword for Russian Pioneer Troops during this period. Marked 1832 with various proof marks. Blade is with serrated sawback and curved blade with cutlass blood groove. This sword does not come with the scabbard.
Soviet Russian WW2 Plaque 40th Anniversary For Participation
Soviet Russian WW2 plaque for participation in the great patriotic war commemorating the 40th anniversary of victory over Nazi Germany.
The writing is translated from Russian to:
1941-1945
For participant in the great patriotic war
Zaitsev Sergei Ivanovich
On the anniversary of the fortieth year of victory
9th of May 1985
White metal with a bronze coating.
Dimensions
Length: 36 cm / 14.17 inches
Width: 31 cm / 12.2 inches
Weight: 2.3 Kg / 5 lbs
Iron Plaque of Commemorating the Deutsche Legionendenkmal 1803-1816
Iron Plaque of Commemorating the Deutsche Legionendenkmal 1803-1816 King's German Legion which fought in the Napoleonic wars.
The plaque has the following writing:
Iron plaque "Legionendenkmal" 1803-1816
Cast iron memorial war plaque for the Deutsche Legion (King's German Legion)
Which was formed in 1803 to fight in the Napoleonic Wars.
A relief sculpture of a horse rearing above a defeated enemy - the fallen man
Has lifted his shield to protect himself from the horse's hooves.
The two are situated on a base that displays the Legion motto: Nec Aspera Terrent
(Hardships do not deter us) above 1803-1816.
The plaque is signed by H. Wedemeyer (1927, H. Wedemeyer, by Lauchhammer)
Eagles on both sides say: Waterloo, Royal Scots Greys. These were a cavalry regiment of the British Army from 1707 until 1971. The regiment had a famous cavalry charge which broke French lines and captured the French Eagle emblem flag.
Dimensions
Length: 30 cm /11.8 inches
Width: 24 cm / 9.4 inches
Weight: 1.4 Kg / 3 lbs.
National Rifle Association State Championship Trophy
National Rifle Association State Championship Trophy featuring three men shooting in the three basic shooting positions, standing, kneeling and laying down. This NRA trophy plaque is made probably in the 1960's, made of thick cast bronze on wood.
Dimensions
Length: 50 cm / 19.6 inches
Width: 40 cm / 15.74 inches
Weight: 4.7 Kg / 10.36 lbs.
Japanese Samurai Helmet & Fan Iron Paperweight
A Japanese paperweight of a samurai helmet and fan, made of iron, very intricate and in excellent condition.
The item is given by the Japanese Veterans Association.
The writing on the fan is translated to: Commemorate completion of the construction of Japanese Veterans Association BuildingShowa 9th year (1934) March
Embalm is of the Imperial Japanese Veterans Association Dimensions Length: 13 cm / 5.11 inches Width: 9 cm / 3.54 inches Weight: 380 gr / 13.4 ounces
Bronze Plaque of Liberation of Prague by Frantisek Bilek
The liberation of Prague is depicted here in this bronze plaque by Frantisek Bilek (1907-1985). The liberation started as a Czechoslovak uprising against the occupying Nazi German regime between the 5th to 9th of May 1945 and later joined by the Soviet Red Army. The plaque shows citizens and Russian soldiers fighting their way to Prague Castle which is visible in the horizon. The date of 5-9V 1945 is on the bottom right corner (V for the fifth month).
Dimensions
23 cm x 10 cm / 9 inches x 3.93 inches
Bronze Relief Plaque of Roman Soldiers and Women on Way to Ship Voyage
A heavy bronze relief plaque of Roman soldiers and women preparing for a ship voyage. This bronze plaque is relatively contemporary, probably from the 1920's. Very good casting as the details are all visible and sharp. A nice decorative Roman style bronze plaque that can add a sense of history to any surroundings. Unsigned and unmarked,
Dimensions
25.2 cm x 9.3 cm / 9.92 inches x 3.66 inches
German WW1 Procession of Artillery Soldiers Bronze Plaque By Ludwig Manzel
A special bronze relief plaque of a procession of German WW1 soldiers on horseback pulling an artillery carriage with other soldiers. The bronze work is excellent showing in high detail the soldiers, their rifles and helmets, the horses and in the background of what seems to be a bombed out town with houses with missing roofs and a damaged tree. The work is made by Karl Ludwig Manzel (1858-1936) and is signed by him L. Manzel on the lower right as well as K. Grabert. Chlg.I. on the width of the frame.
Dimensions
59.4 cm x 13.5 cm / 23.38 inches x 5.31 inches
2.44 Kg / 5.37 lbs
French Military Recognition Plaque To Mr. Benoit Barret
A French military recognition bronze plaque to Mr. Benoit Barret for his collaboration with the Central Sports Service Of the French Armed Forces, dated November 1957. The plaque is enclosed in the original wood box with inside satin material. The plaque is made by the famous Drago company in Paris, specializing in military insignias and related decorations since 1920.
Dimensions
17 cm x 9.5 cm / 6.7 inches x 3.74 inches
Weight: 1 Kg = 2.2 lbs.
Jim Beam Army Helmet & Boots 100 Months Old Decanter
Jim Beam Army helmet and boots decanter for 100 month old bourbon whiskey. The helmet is with a First To Battle insignia of the US Army 5th Artillery Group. The base has a sticker stating: "Don't let alcohol cut your tour of life short". Although many of these were made, to find one with the insignia and sticker on the base is rare, especially in the excellent overall condition of this piece.
Dimensions
11 cm x 20 cm/ 4.33 inches x 7.87 inches