Pre 1914

ENGLISH BELL TOP SHAKO 11th FOOT.

An extremely rare bell top shako worn by an officer of the 11th Foot the Devonshire Regiment. The ball top shako was standard officers headwear from 1829 to 1844, the large 10½ inch circumference crown, the helmet is constructed in pressed felt with leather crown, leather peak, which is slightly loose where stitching has partly rotted, which holds the peak to the main body, pressed felt sides, ...  read more

Code: 78368

HONOUR ARTILLERY COMPANY SABRETACHE.

A magnificent quality sabretache belonging to The Honourable Artillery Company, the unit was incorporated by Royal Charter in 1537 by King Henry VIII, it has fought in countless wars and engagements throughout its history including WWI and WWII. Its current regiment, which forms part of the Army Reserve is the oldest surviving regiment in the British Army and the second most senior. An absolute...  read more

Code: 81340

ENGLISH LIFEGUARDS POUCH.

A superb quality officers pouch for the 1st Lifeguards. All leather pouch with its beautifully gilded Lifeguards officers pouch badge with large Victorian Crown, with its gold lace cross belt and all fitted into its velvet lined case with the original owner’s name ‘H.M.Walker Esquire 1st Lifeguards’ to the interior.  read more

Code: 81724

USA FELT CAMPAIGN HAT.

A rare piece of headdress in exceptionally good condition is the model 1895 U.S. campaign hat worn in the Spanish American War and the late Indian Wars. This example has some moth tracking to the main body but no distinct moth holes. Classic double stitched edge. Black ribbon around the base of the skull with its cavalry black and gold twisted cord officers lace. The hat has the punch hole air ...  read more

Code: 81750

U.S. CIVIL WAR COLT ARMY PISTOL.

A very clean example of the Colt percussion army pistol, used throughout the American Civil War. This example with all matched numbers of ‘23332’. Two small repairs to the wood grips. The main frame of the pistol has toned to a grey colour. The action is working excellently. The finish of the cylinder, which has the matched number ‘23332’ has a greater amount of deep blue left with very faint t...  read more

Code: 91618

BRITISH 11TH HUSSARS OFFICERS SWORD.

A most magnificent and rare regimental officers sword for the 11th Hussars. The full length blade has superb etched decoration, the last third of the blade is plain, the first two-thirds having etched panels with the Fleur- De-lys Victorian Crown, the etched lettering 'Prince Albert's Own Hussars' with the badge of the Sphinx with 'Egypt' below with Battle Honours of Salamanca, Peninsular, Wate...  read more

Code: 91584

BRITISH 11TH HUSSARS OFFICERS SWORD.

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Code: 91583

BRITISH VICTORIAN NAVAL OFFICERS WAIST BELT AND SWORD KNOT.

An all leather belt with very nice condition gilded Victorian Crown buckle for a Victorian naval officer with his leather sword slings with all sprung loaded catches present and working. Heavily gilded maker mark ‘Gieves Limited’ to the interior of the leather, the gilding is marked ‘His Majesty The King’ the crown on the buckle is Victorian, that possibly dates this belt from just post the dea...  read more

Code: 90899

HERTFORDSHIRE RIFLE VOLUNTEERS HELMET PLATE.

A nice condition helmet plate for the Hertfordshire Rifle Volunteers blue cloth helmet. Standard gilded officers back plate with the Hart of Hertfordshire in a white metal overlay. Both fitting lugs remaining to the reverse side. Some black paint loss to the star.  read more

Code: 90915

BRITISH BOER WAR FIELD SURGEON'S INSTRUMENT CASE.

A very nice brass banded mahogany carrying case for a military field surgeon's kit measuring 45 x 17cm. Oval disc to the lid, brass disc reads'Surgeon instruments' broad arrow marked, date '1901'. The upper inner lid is lined in purple velvet. A maker's label of 'Evans & Wormull 31 Stamford Street, Blackfriars, London'. The base has three surgeons knives only. All remainder of instruments missing.  read more

Code: 90919