WW1 Australian Rising Sun, Unique to photographic studio
Very unusual item that i bought years ago from an antiques dealer who had purchased the contents of a defunct photographic studio in London. Many wartime photo studios carried props to enhance the soldiers photos such as the walking canes seen being held by these two young men. I am guessing that for what ever reason the studio had this A.I.F Rising Sun made and as you can see used it for the p... read more
3 rear looped A.I.F Rising Sun slouch hat badge
Only example i have ever had with 3 rear loop fixings and trust me i have owned hundreds of them , but time let someone else have it. read more
WW1 A.I.F Rising Sun with rear blades believed by TIPTAFT
Very rare example the badge on the left is the one for sale the one on the right is NOT and is only being used to show they are both TIPTAFT read more
Australian Imperial forces gold rising sun sweetheart
Sweet little item not the best quality badge ever made but still a nice period item read more
85.00 GBP
WW1 memorial scroll & postal tube, 21st Australian MG Coy
WW1 memorial scroll still in its original posting cardboard tube addressed to next of kin. Awarded to Albert BRYANT, Regimental number 263 of the 21st Australian Machine Gun Company K.I.A in France on 15/4/17.
Albert joined the AIF on 31/1/16 in Townsville , Queensland. He was originally from Wells, Somerset, England. read more
Australian 38TH Battalion, The Bendigo Regt cap badge
Dark oxidised finish worn circa 1930-42 read more
WW1 Dog tag to A.W DEXTER R.A.M.C (Conscientious Objector)
Single WW1 Dog Tag worn by Arthur W DEXTER Pte 1559 R.A.M.C , the religion is given as WES. The person I purchased this from believed that Arthur was a Methodist and conscientious objector who joined the R.A.M.C early in the war and served throughout the war, a check on the WW1 medal roll confirms that earned a trio for his long service, an interesting item with a story to tell. read more
18.00 GBP
WW1 RFC ( Royal Flying Corps) Sweetheart pendant, gold?
Really well made hand chiselled Royal Flying Corps pendant, appears to be either gold or gold plated, not marked but looking at the fine quality there would not really be enough room to stamp it, either way it’s a rare and very attractive item read more