WW2 Cardiff Merchant Navy Casualty, SS-Empire Lake 1943. Sunk by U-181.

I purchase this group yesterday, after the family sold it to a local dealer, relating to a Cardiff man, Juan Rivas, who died during the sinking of the SS Empire Lake by U-181 in 1943, 250 miles east of Madagascar. Rivas was the ships Steward. As you see the group is complete with one anomaly using the British name John instead of Juan. There are only two Rivas on the CWGC website, one who was k...  read more

Code: 63032

WW2 Japanese Arisaka Bayonet. Hikari Seiki Seisakusho.

A very nice condition bayonet with the blade being bright without staining or toning and a clear factory stamp. Hilt has some of its period finish leaving a very clean finish with no pitting and minimal staining, top fixing button moves with the slightest of touch. End of the pommel has a five digit number, 38281. The wooden grips have no chips or cracks, only minimal staining from use. The ste...  read more

Code: 63013

WW2 German Military Marching Compass.

In very nice condition with no chips or cracks to the body and makers stamp details to the bottom including the owners scratched initials. The only problem i can fin is the loose inner directional arrow that can fall off at time but a quick shake moves it back to its pin, then it moves freely.  read more

Code: 63021

WW1 Italian War Merit Cross.

In nice condition with its period ribbon.  read more

Code: 63015

WW1 Kuk Hungarian War Medal For Combatants.

In very nice condition mounted on its Austro- Hungarian folded ribbon.  read more

Code: 63025

First Pattern Luftwaffe Dagger. F.W.Holler.

A late war pot metal manufactured example that has seen better days. The Holler marked blade has some minimal staining only with some nice cross grain remaining and just a couple of minor knocks to the edge. Very clear makers details present as is the period leather washer under the cross guard. The pot metal hilt has around 35% of its silver finish remaining with a very tight untouched pommel....  read more

Code: 63009

Order of Merit of the Italian Republic.

In very nice condition with clean enamel, full gilding and its period ribbon.  read more

Code: 63028

Victorian Military Issued Bhojpure Kukri.

This example has seen better days for sure but its an early rat tail tang with glued on handle with clear military stamps to the end pommel of the handle so its my opinion its definitely one that needs saving. I have not tried to clean anything as seen in the photos, do not want to make a pigs ear of it folks and remains in the same condition as i purchased it from a local Cardiff family who st...  read more

Code: 63014

1941 Dated British Battle Jerkin.

A well used example with some distress to the leather but no holes or snags and all buttons present. The inside material has suffered from use and moth damage and has a clear 1941 dated label to the inside. This jacket was recently brought into me by the son of a WW2 veteran that lived in Cardiff area. Displays well if you have a British battle display!  read more

Code: 63020

Metropolitan Police Coronation Medal Pair. 1902 and 1911, S-Division.

Nice pair of medals awarded to PC W.Sanger of S-Division.  read more

Code: 63029