PRE-WAR
RICHMOND MILITARY ANTIQUES
9am to 5pm - Mon to Fri
North Yorkshire - England
richmondmilitaryantiques@gmail.com
Tel: +44 (0)7853 431727
All items available to view - and covered by our refund/guarantee of authenticity
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add postage & packing, rate B, if required ref: pre-vicpchns-cl condition [Ec] |
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add postage & packing, rate A, if required ref: pre-admirwchms-dc Full working order - original hands - no cracks or damage to the face - Excellent condition [grp] |
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add package & posting, rate B, if required ref: sagroup2f BOER WAR and WW1 TRIO GROUP Queen's South African Medal and WW1 trio including bilingual Victory Medal, all medals named to receipient "PTE J CLASSEN - QUEENSTOWN T. G." "PTE J.W. CLASSEN 4TH INFANTRY" "DE GROTE OORLOG VOOR DE BESCHAVING 1914 - 1919" All medals in excellent condition. |
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add postage & packing, rate B, if required ref: brm-distcongp-ac A group of 6 WW2 & WW1 Medals - Distinguished Conduct in the Field Medal - named to WW2 casualty "110568 GNR. A. Marriott R.F.A.", British War Medal, Victory Medal, 1939-1945 Star, France & Germany Star and War Medal - also includes posthumous award 1939-45 medal slip, box of issue containing ribbons and original tissue envelopes R.F.A. 31 RES BATT. Discharged from WW1 service 3 Feb 1919 due to wounds - WW2 casualty. Materials: Distinguished Conduct Medal & British War Medal - silver, Stars - plated bronze, War Medal cuppro nickle All medals in excellent undamaged and uncleaned condition - stars retain their original plating |
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ref: pre-ww1rafmdmm-dc Excellent uncleaned condition [grp] |
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add postage & packing, rate A, if required ref: pre-ww1trioaa Excellent condition, no damage - |
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add postage & packing, rate A, if required ref: pre-dlimedmm-db Excellent uncleaned condition [Wats] |
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add postage and packing, rate A, if required ref: dur1 Queen's South Africa Medal - two clasps TUGELA HEIGHTS and RELIEF OF LADYSMITH - material: silver - original period ribbon awarded to 4120 PTE. W. Hunt, DURHAM. LT INFY (Private W. Hunt, Durham Light Infantry) (verified on role WO100 201, with a note in the margin stating "Reservist") Very good original condition - any inspection welcomed |
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ref: Ref: mp-inmuto-0615 An Indian Mutiny Medal, material-silver, (1857-1859 to Gr. and Dr. Wm. Steele, 12th Btn. R. Arty., with Lucknow clasp) Gunner and Driver William Steele, 12th Battalion. Royal Artillery |
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add postage and packing, rate A, if required ref: ep-qvbwf-1216 Queen Victoria South Africa Medal - three clasps TRANSVAAL, ORANGE FREE STATE and CAPE COLONY - material: silver Awarded to "604 St. SERJT A. T, DRYBURGH, KAFFERN: RIFLES" - (Serjeant - Kaffraian Rifles are a South African Army infantry regiment, still in existance but now renamed Buffalo Volunteer Rifles after the nearby Buffalo River) Exceptional, original, unused condition - any inspection welcomed |
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add postage and packing, rate A, if required ref: mp-viclongserv2f-1115 Volunteer Long Service Medal, instituted 1894, material-silver, original period ribbon, unnamed, awarded for 20yrs service in the ranks Officers could also receive the award for non commissioned service |
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add postage & packing, group D, if required ref: pre-excgn-ad A British Victorian Enfield Percussion Two Band Cavalry Carbine - Classed as "Obsolete Weapon" - Calibre .6875ins - Lock Plate has Crowned "VR" Cypher, Crowned Broad Arrow, the date "1868" and "Enfield" with "I" over Arrow - barrel proofed marked (Queen's Crown) - Walnut Stock and Butt with two piece brass Butt Plate with brass roundel inset and stamped "Excise & Salt.D.80 - Brass Trigger Guard Steel Saddle Bar and Ring - Original Captive Ramrod Issued to Mounted Excise Officers Fully Functioning action full and half cock - both wood and metal in very good condition [AD-C.EcTenn] Length: 36.75ins (94cm) Barrel: 21ins (53cm) |
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ref: ep-muffpistolf-0216 A 19th Century English Hideaway/Muff pistol made by Thomas Fletcher of Gloucester. Walnut butt inset with silver coloured lozenge. Folding trigger, completely hidden away when not cocked. A beautifully crafted example of an interesting type of pistol made by a well known and reputable gunsmith Thomas Fletcher. (His first work dates back to 1829, he was the son of William Fletcher) The company continued trading until 1980. |
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ref: pre-wwiwoundbgsfab Excellent original condition, no damage [AB-2C-P0.95] |
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ref: pre-pericasemm-ck Overall exceptional condition - All of the original green/brown paint remaining - Full working order extending height and focusing still fine - Leather Case in Amazing condition considering it is now over 100yrs old [C.EdA.GEc] Overall Length: 18ins (46cm) |
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add postage & packing, rate B, if required ref: pre-ww1perisc9110 Aged condition - some of the original brown paint still in evidence - full working order Overall Length: 22.5ins (57cm) |
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add postage & packing, group B, if required ref: pre-skdhu-ad A Victorian Sgain-Dubh - Birmingham hallmarks for 1897 - Scallop back steel blade inscribed "J. Morton 223 Oxford Street" - Ebony Grip with basket weave carving with silver embelishments - Silver mounted hallmarked leather scabbard A traditional Scottish single edged knife worn as part of the traditional Highland dress - General purpose use from food to protection - Worn on the same side as the dominant hand - "dubh" meaning black or hidden Clearly a well loved used item [AD-Tenn] Overall Length: 7.5ins (19cm) Blade Length: 4.25ins (11cm) |
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ref: pre-japswmm-ck Japanese Wakizashi Sword - signed tang - this sword has considerable age but we don't profess to be experts in the minefield of Japanese Swords but we believe this sword to be 19th Century ripe to be taken on as a restoration project - minor surface rust to the tang and some spots on the blade [commBc] Overall Length: 27ins (69cm) Blade Length: 19.25ins (49cm) |
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We strongly recommend personal viewing to appreciate the supreme caftsmanship of this item add postage & packing, rate C, if required ref: ep-pihaketta1f-1215 A fine 18th Century Sinhalese Piha Kaetta Dagger - A supreme example of unbelievably intricate Sinhalese craftsmanship Silver mounted carved horn or shell grip/hilt with silver pommel cap - Silver Sheath/Scabbard with silver filigree mounts Overall length: 8ins (25.4cm) Blade length: 4ins (10.2)cm |
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(18+yrs 0nly - proof of age required) We no longer ship weapons overseas, although overseas customers are welcome to buy & collect UK business addresses only - add postage & packaging, rate C, if required ref: pre-afknmm-ck Moroccan Nimcha Dagger - late 19th to early 20th Century dagger - Materials; Steel blade with brass inlay, wooden hilt with brass inlay, wooden scabbard with brass fittings - finger guard steel - used by the Berker and Riff tribesmen during their wars against the French Original undamaged and uncleaned condition [Fd] Overall length: 16.5ins (42.5cm) Blade length: 9.5ins (24.5)cm |
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(18+yrs 0nly - proof of age required) We no longer ship weapons overseas, although overseas customers are welcome to buy & collect UK business addresses only - add postage & packaging, rate C, if required ref: pre-lhandeddg9111 We think this is a hand forged (as the originals were) early copy of a 17th Century Main Gauche, held in the left hand in conjunction with the sword Aged patina indicates a considerable age - Embossed leather scabbard in good shape Overall Length: 48cm Blade Length: 28cm |
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ref: pre-bbbay8111 Aged condition - some of the original bluing remains Overall Length: 21.5ins (54.5cm) Blade Length: 16.75ins (42.5cm) |
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(18+yrs 0nly - proof of age required) We no longer ship weapons overseas, although overseas customers are welcome to buy & collect UK business addresses only - add postage & packaging, rate C, if required ref: pre-ww1baymm-bg Overall Length: 40.4cm Blade Length: 25.2cm |
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ref: pre-ww1bay9140 Excellent undamaged condition with lovely aged patina - Release mechanism fully functioning - Leather scabbard in outstanding undamaged condition - Frog in lovely aged condition Overall Length: 54cm Blade Length: 43.6cm |
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ref: pre-ww1baymm-ck Original WW2/WW1 US Remington Bayonet - Wood Grip - Designed to be used with the US M1917 .30 caliber Enfield rifle The US had stockpiles and continued to use these WW1 dated bayonets during WW2, new rifles designed to take them, also adopted by British Rreserve and Home Guard Forces during WW2 Relic condition [Eu] Overall Length: 54cm Blade Length: 43.6cm |
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(18+yrs 0nly - proof of age required) We no longer ship weapons overseas, although overseas customers are welcome to buy & collect UK business addresses only - add postage & packaging, rate C, if required ref: pre-leemetbay9140 Used during Boer War and Sudan - Lee Metford rifle had 5 round magazine, also fits SMLE rifle Excellent undamaged condition with lovely aged patina - Leather scabbard also in great shape Overall Length: 44.3cm Blade Length: 30.4cm |
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add postage & packing, rate B, if required ref: pre-rfccap8110 A WW1 Royal Flying Corps side cap - belonging to "****** Searle" (Name from photograph but we are unsure of his christian name) - Original badge and buttons - also includes his RFC Shoulder Boards and two original period photographs showing him wearing his cap and his early RAF cap Aged condition - some minor moth damage Size: 7 3/4 |
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add postage & packing, rate C, if required ref: pre-pickelhaube-8140 A WW1 trophy Bavarian State Pickelhaube, enlisted Infantryman's 'model 1895' this example with brass fittings being pre 1915 when fittings were changed to zinc grey - original leather chin strap - glass case not included but we can supply glass cases made to order Aged condition Size: medium |
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ref: ep-trenchswatch-0916 'The Military Watch' WW1 Trench Watch - an early example of one of the first wrist watches - Hallmarked Silver case also bearing the serial number: 116551 - Undamaged face bearing the name 'The Military Watch' Full working order and keeps good time - used condition - replacement strap. |
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ref: pre-swstick2AA Nicely aged patina - minor age cracking Overall Length: 59.5cm Blade Length: 41cm |
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ref: pre-yorkregbadgef-8140 A badge of The Princess of Wales Own Yorkshire Regiment better kown as the 'Green Howards' Silver mounted tortoise shell - Silver Hallmarks, maker C & A - Pre 1902 as 'Alexandra' was added in 1902 Diameter: 26.5mm |
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add postage & packing, rate A, if required ref: pre-mainzboard-8170 A very ellaborate shoulder board bearing the city shield of Mainz Germany the shoulder board came with a colllection of Third Reich memorablia, but bears the Imperial Crown which leads us to believe it originates from in between the war years In first class undamaged condition |
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unfortunately too heavy to post, customer collection or shipping only email for quote ref: pre-vicchest819 A very sturdily constucted "Jones" British Army Officer's steel uniform chest Jones Brothers & Co. (Wolverhampton) began manufacture of these chests in around 1870 specifically for use in Africa and India In fascinating used aged and complete condition Size: 28ins x 8.75ins x 15.5ins (71cm x 22cm x 39cm) |
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Collection only ref: pre-ww1poster9110 Original WW1 Recruitment poster good original aged condition, recently framed |
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ref: pre-dplaque2aa Excellent condition, no damage |
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add postage and packing, rate A, if required Plus postage & packing ref: mp-deathpla2-1015 WW1 Death Plaque to William Houghton. |
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ref: pre-trunch9150 Excellent undamaged condition with aged patina Overall Length: 44.6cm |
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add postage & packing, rate A, if required ref: pre-ww1ekiimm-db WW1 Iron Cross 2nd class - maker marked "K", records no longer exist as to who maker K was. In excellent, uncleaned aged condition with original period ribbon. [Grp] |
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ref: mp-ww1ic1f-1115 WW1 Iron Cross 2nd class - maker marked "F", records no longer exist as to who maker F was. Really nice aged condition with original period ribbon. |
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ref: trm-2ww1ek2-8160 WW1 Iron Cross 2nd class and Hinenburg Cross (correct name: The Honour Cross of the World War !914/1918) mounted pair - Iron Cross maker marked "N" : Hindenburg Cross maker marked "G" Both medals in the pair are in really nicely aged, undamged and original condition |
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add package & posting, rate B, if required ref: ep-ww1ic1stclassf-1115 WW1 Iron Cross 1st class in original velvet lined box of issue, silk to the lid. - Maker marked "FR" for Frank & Reif of Stuttgart Superb example. |
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add postage and packing, rate C, if required ref: pre-frenchgp819f WW1 French Group aged condition |
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ref: ep-vic1897f-0617 Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee Medallion 1897 celebrating 60 years on the throne - 925 Sterling Silver - issued in 1897 by the Royal Mint Medal in undamaged, uncleaned and excellent condition - box original, undamaged and nicely aged Diameter: 56mm Weight: 84.52g |
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add postage & packing, group B, if required ref: pre-lusmedmm-bf A British Propaganda Medallion based on the original German issued Commemorative Medallion recording the sinking of the Lusitania on 7 May 1915. The Medallion was designed to create outrage and boost recruitment into the Armed Forces, made on the instructions of Captain Reginald Hall RN, Director of Naval Intelligence. 1,201 men, women and children were lost when U20 fired a torpedo sinking the Lusitania in 20 minutes. - Material: cast iron - original price 1 shilling Medal in undamaged, good condition - box original, but worn in accordance with it's age [C.Ed] Diameter: 56mm |
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add postage & packing, group B, if required ref: pre-lusmedmm-bf A British Propaganda Medallion based on the original German issued Commemorative Medallion recording the sinking of the Lusitania on 7 May 1915. The Medallion was designed to create outrage and boost recruitment into the Armed Forces, made on the instructions of Captain Reginald Hall RN, Director of Naval Intelligence. 1,201 men, women and children were lost when U20 fired a torpedo sinking the Lusitania in 20 minutes. - Material: cast iron - original price 1 shilling Medal in undamaged, excellent condition - original box in in very good condition [C.Ed] Diameter: 56mm |
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ref: ep-qntin4-0815 Princess Mary Christmas Tin 1914 with contents of Tabacco and Cigarettes intact, together with Christmas card and Photo in the envelope of issue Supplied in original cardboard cover marked in pencil "Chief Petty Officer RN Mr (name illegibe) Freddies Father. Simply the best and most intact example we have ever come across. - in remarkable original condition |
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add postage and packing, rate B, if required ref: ammobelt1 A WW1 period leather Mauser ammunition belt/bandolier |
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(18+yrs 0nly - proof of age required) We no longer ship weapons overseas, although overseas customers are welcome to buy & collect UK business addresses only - add postage & packaging, rate C, if required ref: pre-ww1baymm2f-bg Overall Length: 51.8cm Blade Length: 36.5cm |
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(18+yrs 0nly - proof of age required) We no longer ship weapons overseas, although overseas customers are welcome to buy & collect UK business addresses only - add postage & packaging, rate D, if required ref: ew-gvswordfn-0615 WWI George V 1897 PATTERN INFANTRY OFFICER's DRESS SWORD - Retailed by Moss Brothers & Co. Ltd. 20 & 21 King Street, Covent Garden Etched blade decorated both sides with the Royal Monogram, coat of arms and scrollwork Hilt pierced and engraved with wire-bound fishskin grip. part bullion knot Leather covered scabbard in good condition. Overall Length: 40ins (101.25cm) Blade Length: 32.5ins (82.5)cm |