Silver decorated wooden card box with classical figural army scene
Good early silver decorated wooden card box card box, with extensive in- relief silver decoration of a classical figural army troop scene to lid, 4.33 in. x6.30 in. to a wooden card box, width 7.87 in.
Royal Australian Navy Ensign and Bicentennial Salute Flag Set
Royal Australian Navy white Ensign flag + Bicentennial naval Salute flag [2], 51.18 in. x 106.30 in. + 51.18 in. x 106.30 in. x 34.65 in. x 70.87 in.
Vintage Australian Flag from Early to Mid 20th Century
A vintage Australian flag, early to mid 20th century, 18.50 in. x 37.40 in.
WWI Souvenir Silk Handkerchief in Framed Display from Amiens
Souvenir D'France 'Amiens', souvenir silk handkerchief in later frame, World War I period, 20.47 in. x 16.54 in. overall
Antique Australian Red Ensign Flag - 170 x 340 cm
An antique Australian red ensign flag, 66.93 in. x 133.86 in.
War Memories: Capt. Dowling's Middle-Eastern Camel Train Artwork
Piece Created By Captain John Edward Dowling (Swan Hill) VX6835 : A.A.S.C. 6th Australian Division. A wall hanging created from discarded parts of Army uniforms and other material to hand, 19.69 in. x 54.33 in. and affixed to backing card, the ima A…
Palestine 1941: Australian Military Forces Souvenir Banner
Souvenir of Palestine Australian Commonwealth Military Forces 1941, silk and cotton embroidery on black velvet banner, 12.99 in. x 30.71 in.
Gallipoli Souvenir: Australia and New Zealand in World War
Gallipoli souvenir scarf 'A Souvenir Of The Great World War And The Glorious Part Played By Australia And New Zealand' with flags and scene of the Gallipoli landing and the wreck of the Emden after her fight with The Sydney off the Cocos Islands. Housed in
Vintage United Nations Flag from 1950, Large Size, Authentic
United Nations vintage flag, circa 1950, 68.11 in. x 104.33 in.
WWII Souvenir: Japanese Submarine Metal Sleeve from Sydney Harbour
World War II era metal sleeve with cardboard label attached ''A Guaranteed Souvenir from the Japanese Midget Submarine Sunk in, Sydney Harbour Sunday, May 31st, 1942 ......'', sleeve dimensions 0.71 in. x 0.43 in.
Turkish P.O.W. Beadwork Bag, 1917
World War I Turkish P.O.W. beadwork bag emblazoned 'Turkish Prisoners, 1917', adorned with an image of the prison. A rare survivor in excellent condition, only the second example seen in our rooms. 9.84 in. high overall, 4.72 in. wide
Gallipoli Souvenir Scarf in Folk Art Frame
Gallipoli souvenir scarf 'A souvenir of the Great World War and the glorious part played by Australia and New Zealand' with flags and scene of the Gallipoli landing and the wreck of the Emden after her fight with the Sydney off the Cocos Islands. Housed in
Boer War Stereoview Set - 1900
Boer War 'For Empire Queen and Flag, South Africa, 1900' set of 70 stereoview cards housed in original khaki cloth covered box. [Published by Underwood & Underwood].
HMAS Gull Mine Sweeper Ship Crest (Decommissioned 1969)
Original HMAS Gull mine sweeper ship's crest (decommissioned November 1969), 31.50 in. x 26.38 in.
British Navy White Ensign Flag - Cotton
British Navy white Ensign. Cotton 85.83 in. x 181.89 in.
Australian RAAF Ensign
Australian RAAF Ensign, 33.07 in. x 68.50 in.
48-star American flag, 105x185 cm cotton
American flag with 48 stars. Cotton 41.34 in. x 72.83 in.
British Patriotic Flags and Pennants Assembly
British patriotic flags and pennants. An assembly from both wars and empire celebrations. Includes 'Our flag, the symbol of Liberty' and Queen Elizabeth II Royal Family. 22.83 in. x 34.65 in. (Royal Family)
The Wellington Citizens Flag: A Symbol of National Identity
The Wellington Citizens flag embodies immense cultural value and tells a fascinating story. The 21st of October, 1899 can be regarded as a significant day in New Zealand's journey towards independent nationhood. It was referred to as 'The greatest celebrat
WWII Palestine Souvenir: Flowers, Views, and Olive Wood Covers
A World War II Palestine campaign souvenir, flowers from the holy land, olive wood bevelled covers with a painted scene of the Citadel enclosing a series of chromolithographs with views of Israel and 12 sheets of pressed flowers with tissue guards, descrip
Oscar Hunter's Memorial Plaque
World War I Memorial Plaque1919 He Died, named Oscar Hunter
Antique Australian Red Ensign Flag (1900)
Advance Australia antique red ensign flag, circa 1900 17.72 in. x 33.46 in.
Turkish P.O.W. Bead Work Bag with Australian Crest
World War I Turkish P.O.W. (prisoner of war) bead work bag emblazoned 'Turkish Prisoner, 1918, Advance Australia', adorned with Australian crest with emu and kangaroo over 'George' on both sides. A rare survivor in excellent condition. 14.96 in. high…
Antique Australian Federation Red Flag, Circa 1901, Stamped 46x90cm
Australian Federation antique red flag, circa 1901 stamped 'Australian Federation' 18.11 in. x 35.43 in.
Gibson's Signed Menu Card and Dambusters Book with Autograph
A 1941 RAF officer's mess menu card bearing the signature of Sqnldr Guy Gibson VC. Also a copy of 'The Dambusters' by Paul Brickhill. Guy Gibson was later wing Commander Gibson, Co of 'Operation Chastise', the 1943 raid on German dams, nicknamed 'The Dambu
Autograph Book with Australian Soldiers and Drawings (9 words)
1913-21 dated entries in a large format autograph book featuring a double-page spread signed by Australian soldiers, also identifying their battalions; several pages with delightful drawings; the P.L.C. Class of 1913; and a series of four illustrations tit
Vintage Union Jack Flag - Large Size - 516 cm x 235 cm
A large vintage Union Jack flag, length 203.15 in. x 92.52 in.
Vintage Australian and WWI Greeting Cards Collection
1900s-60s selection with Australian cards including Melbourne real-photo, Brisbane and Queensland views, rural scenes, plus British & Australian World War I patriotic greetings types including hallmarked sterling Caesar, hands Across the sea, . (110+)
Rare WW1 'Welcome Home' Flag (26cm width)
Rare World War 1 'Welcome Home' flag width 10.24 in.
American Fleet in Australia Stereographs Collection
1908 The American Fleet in Australia collection of Rose Stereographs (31); plus Keystone View Co. 'The Greatest American War Fleet', mainly fine. (Qty 32 items)
Cigarette & Trade Cards Collection: 1900s-2015
1900s-2015 cigarette & trade cards in ten albums, including Liebigbilder-Album (100+); 1929 Churchman 'Warriors of All Nations' [25]; 1931 Players 'Military Head-Dress' [50]; 1937 Carreras 'History of Army Uniforms' [50]; 1942 United Tobacco 'Our South Afr
Australia at War: Illustrated by Will Dyson
Lieut. Will Dyson, Australia at war. A winter record made by Will Dyson on the Somme and at Ypres during the Campaigns of 1916 and 1917. With an introduction by G.K. Chesterton. (Australia at war. Drawings at the front by Lieut. Will Dyson, official artist
Vintage Handbooks Collection
A collection of vintage handbooks including 'Infantry Regiment Rules of Sergeants Mess' 'Advice to Prisoners Sentenced to Transportation' etc
Princess Mary Tin and 1915 Card from WW1 Christmas
World war 1 Christmas 1914 Princess Mary tin with enclosed 1915 Princess Mary card to interior, (width 5.12 in. approx).
Douglas Jardine Signed Paper with Bodyline Cricket Connection
A Douglas Jardine signed paper mounted on card, Douglas Jardine was best known as the Captain of the 1932-33 Ashes tour of Australia, credited with being the first to implement the 'Bodyline' technique on this tour. He was famed for his dislike of Australi
Distressed WWII American Flag in Named NZEF Bag
A World War II American flag in N.Z.E.F. Named bag, the stars and stripes flag showing some distress, machine stitched individual stars and stripes. 4 metal eyes to the band and printed 'No.11'. 55.12 in. x 27.56 in. The bag stencil printed '515921 Evans…
WWII P.O.W. Internment Camp Currency Tokens (2) Vf-Ef
World War II P.O.W. Internment Camps: 1d and 3d ('Camps') Currency tokens in Vf-Ef condition. (2).
Tipperary Silk Scarf from WWI
World war one: It's a long, long way to Tipperary' souvenir silk scarf, printed by a Feldman & Co (London, 1918), 18.90 in. x 18.90 in.
Distressed Union Jack: WWI British Street Flag
World war one - Union Jack: World War I British street flag, screen printed on unbleached cotton, distressed condition, 15.75 in. x 26.77 in.
Vintage 48 Star American Flag - WWII Era
Vintage 48 star U.S. American flag World War II era 1912-1959, 3 x 5ft and other (with faults)
WWI Silk Handkerchief Souvenir from Egypt
A World War I silk handkerchief 'Souvenir of Egypt', the yellow satin with lace border, embroidered with the Imperial crown to the centre and 'Australian Commonwealth military Forces 1916', framed, 22.05 in. x 19.69 in.
Trafalgar Battle Commemorative Tray
A rare George III painted and lacquered papier mache tray commemorating the battle of Trafalgar, circa 1810, decorated with a scene showing two warships engaging in battle, one flying St George's ensign the other flying the French flag, 17.52 in. high, 22…
WWII Military Cartoons Set
Set of three World War II military cartoons., Dob Productions line at 6 M.T., VRD junk sale!, Yours Truly!, watercolour & Indian ink on paper, all signed & dated '44 (various), 14.76 in. x 22.24 in. each, all unframed
Boonah Buzzer: Last Troop Ship of WWI
Boonah Buzzer' printed and published for Lieutenant A.T. Penglase by J.L. Bonython &Co. Adelaide 1918 The souvenir of the last Troop ship to leave Australia in World War I, which turned back from Cape Town at the cessation of hostilities. On board was
Rare Hand-Painted German Elastolin American Revolutionary Soldiers Set
An extremely rare set of hand painted German Elastolin composition American revolutionary soldiers including superb mounted General ( Height 4.33 in.) and a flag bearer holding a tinplate early stars and stripes flag ( Height 4.72 in.) and eight soldiers…
Napoleonic War Shoe Snuff Box: POW Carved
19th century Napoleonic war period, POW carved shoe snuff box, length 3.15 in.
WWII Japanese Silk Battle Flag
Captured Japanese silk battle flag, World War II period, 25.59 in. x 37.40 in.
Early 20th Century Union Jack British Flag, 165 x 350cm
Union Jack British flag, early 20th century, 64.96 in. x 137.80 in.
WWI Patriotic Handkerchiefs with Kitchener and French Portraits
Two World War I period patriotic handkerchiefs showing portraits of Lord Kitchener and Field Marshal Sir John French on Union Jack backgrounds, circa 1915, 12.60 in. x 12.20 in.
WWI RFC Printed Card with Emblem (9 words)
Framed World War I Royal flying Corps printed card marked 'From one of the RFC from Farnborough, ' with hand written date 1916, and embossed gilt RFC emblem, 3.35 in. x 5.31 in.
WWII POW Zinc ID Tags from Stalag Viiic and Oflag Xiiid
Two 1939-1945 World War II Prisoner of war zinc Identity tags. One for Stalag Viiic (adjacent to the famous Stalag Luft III) near Sagan, Germany, now Zagan, Poland, built in September 1939, after the fall of Tobruk in December 1941, it housed Australian &
WWI Trench Warfare Club
World War I trench warfare club. Austro Hungarian of the type used on the Italian front & on the Western front in 1917-1918. Length 22.83 in. Collection Dr John Raven, Perth.
Australian National Anthem for WWI
World war I sheet music - Australian National Anthem. Words & music by a G Stephens. Red, white & blue illustrated cover of a garlanded lady in the foreground beating a drum; marching soldiers carrying the Australian flag; field guns firing with shells exp
Napoleonic Straw Work Prisoner Box: Harbour and Ship Scene
Napoleonic prisoner of war straw work box, showing harbour and ship scene, approx length 10.63 in.
Federation Jardiniere with Portraits and Waratahs
Federation jardiniere 1901, illustrated with portraits of Henry Parkes and Australian Boer war soldiers, Waratahs, 9.06 in. high, 9.84 in. diameter
HMAS Sydney's Victory: White Lustre Dishes
HMAS Sydney Defeat of Emden, 1914, two white lustre dishes
WWII POW Tobacco Box Trench Art
World War II trench art POW tobacco box
Federation Flag, 1901: Symbol of Australian Unity
A Federation flag, 1901
Anzac Ball Artwork Advertisement
Original artwork advertising, the Anzac Ball Event World War I mixed media in a caricature style Piccadilly Hotel London, circa 24th April 1919 for the New Zealand, head Quarters Australian Demobilisation and Repatriation Dept Australian Imperial Forces, h
Nazi Swastika Flag with Tie-Down Grommets, Africa Campaign Souvenir
A large Nazi German vehicle identification drape / flag, swastika motif, with tie-down grommets to the corners. Reputedly souvenired ex Africa Campaign. Some faults. 78.74 in. x 39.37 in.
Cricket Club Membership Cards with Historical Ties
Lancashire County & Manchester cricket club Membership cards for 1935, 1937 and 1941, all endorsed to Harry H. Bullough, whose Son, John, played for Lancashire between 1914 and 1919]. The 1937 card is a rare 'Life Member' type, the 1941 card includes the f
Distressed WWII German Swastika Flag with Needlework Title
A World War II German Swastika flag, with needlework title 'Munster-Stadt, 2', with hanging rings. Distressed.
Japanese WWII Good Luck Flag with Signatures and Inscriptions
A World War II period Japanese serviceman's 'Good Luck flag', (yosegaki hinomaru) inked with a profusion of signatures and inscriptions surrounding the Rising Sun emblem.
Australian Expeditionary Force 1914 Stereographs Collection
The Australian Expeditionary Force 1914: A collection of 11 'Rose' stereographs depicting 'Broadmeadows, Dinner Time - Assembling at the Camp Kitchen', 'A View in the Artillery Lines....in Camp at Broadmeadows, 'Ready for the Front', 'A City of Tents...at
Japanese Figural Carved Walking Cane
Possible Japanese Pow carved walking cane of flattened tapering form with figural top
Surviving WWI with a Penny and a Bullet
A World War I 'Bullet in a Penny' saved a life with story.....
WWII POW Medal
A World War II prisoner of War Medal
Australian Flag from HMAS Canberra by Foxcraft Flags
A large Australian flag reputedly flown on HMAS Canberra by Foxcraft flags 104.72 in. x 51.97 in.
1941 Howitzer Shell Table Bell
A table bell made from a 1941 brass 3.7 inch Howitzer shell, by the 'New Zealand Home Servicemen's Assn., Auckland Branch' the shell cut and inverted on a brass rod with stepped circular rimu base, detailed underneath. Height 7.09 in.
Silver Military Place Card Holder
Military silver table place card holder engraved 'Sergeants Mess, HQ London District,' and maker's mark verso for Mappin & Webb, height 2.36 in.
British Empire Uniform Insignia and Buttons Collection
British Empire: Uniform Insignia and buttons in box, range from Boer War to World War II, strength in Rhodesia and South Africa insignia with 'Sjab' x2, 'Rhodesia' x2, 'Saapcc/Saabkd', 'Army Cyclist Corps' (no pin); British Indian Army '53/Sikhs', and butt
Great War Deeds, Aircraft, Sports Records, Monarchs of Ring
General: Amalgamated Press 1927 'Heroic Deeds of the Great War' (16); 1928 'The Great War 1914-1918' (24); 1929 'Exploits of the Great War' (16); 1927 'Famous Aircraft' (15/16); 1923 Union Jack 'Monarchs of the Ring' (1/6); Sweetule 1957 'Famous Sports Rec
Assorted Books and Magazines from Various Eras
General: Colombo's 1914 'Life of Wellington' (67/70); Triumph & Champion 1929 'The Great War 1914-1918' (24); Atlantic c.1958 'Australia in the 20th Century No.2' (32); Sports Time 1995 'Marilyn Monroe 101-200' (100); generally fine to very fine. (Qty 223)
Australia Day 1915 Souvenir Folio for Wounded Soldiers
'Australia Day 30th July, 1915 Souvenir in Aid of Funds For Wounded Soldiers' folio published by The Trustees of the Art Gallery of N.S.W.'11.81 in. x 9.45 in.; containing seven lithographic images from the Art Gallery collection, each mounted on a card…
Napoleonic War Straw Work Box
Antique French Prisoner of war Napoleonic (1803-1815) straw work box, 2.76 in. high, 8.66 in. long, 5.51 in. deep
Australian WWII Internment Camp Token - 3 Pence
Australian World War II Internment Camp Token, three pence, diameter 0.63 in.
Nineteenth Century Flag
A 19th century Flag
German Colonial Services Flag from Samoa (WWI)
A German World War I Colonial Services flag, ex. Samoa. Provenance: Captured in Samoa. 73.62 in. x 45.67 in., one tear and some marking consistent with age.
Weg's WWI Cartoon Envelope
Weg: World War I Envelope from New Guinea to Australia with Cartoon drawn & signed by Weg When He Was 20 Years old. 'When This B____Y War Is Over!! Shows a Young Aussie in Slouch Hat and What He Looks Forward to When He Gets Back Home - His Own Bed, Good F
German Flags of World War I and II
An Imperial World War I German Flag & World War II German Flag, World War I flag stamped RAVI 1916, World War II flag stamped with eagle 1942 Berlin
Auckland Militia Notice 1860
Militia Notice for the district of Auckland, 1st batallion of the Auckland regiment of militia, five Albert Barracks dated 1860
"The Cause of War" Illustrated Circular by Norma Lindsay
A World War I circular, 'The Cause of the war', illustrations by Norma Lindsay. Postmarked Melbourne, 4/10/18.
Carved Bone Walking Stick with Japanese Soldier Caricature
World War I Prisoner of war walking stick carved bone finial of caricature of Japanese solider
ANZAC Scarf: Gallipoli Landing Commemoration
A rare framed ANZAC scarf commemorating landing at Gallipoli.16.73 in. x 22.05 in.
French POW Camp Tokens
Two French prisoner of war camp tokens.
WWII Australian POW Camp Token
Australian World War II POW Internment Camp token 3d
1946 Kiwis Tour Programmes
Official Programmes from the 1946 English leg 2nd N.Z.E.F. 'Kiwis' tour, 1945-46, [1] Cambridge vs. New Zealand. February 20th 1946. Single unfolded blue card with teams and adverts. [2] Devon & Cornwall XV vs New Zealand Army. February 16th 1946. Single l
Japanese Folk Art Ship Portrait of S.S. Burma
S.S. Burma World War II period Japanese folk art ship portrait painted on tin depicting a religious ceremony and Japanese soldiers, 47.24 in. x 148.82 in.
Melba-signed WWI Flags of France and Belgium
A pair of World War I era flags of France and Belgium signed by Dame Nelly Melba dated 1915
Tony Rafty's War Art: Troops Resting on Taroona
Tony Rafty OAM (Australian Official War Artist World War II). Ink study of troops after tucker, mounted on original card, approx 9.06 in. x 20.08 in. Left study signed Tony Rafty at right and titled 'Personnel resting of fwd. Sect. of Taroona', right…
US Plane Serviced by Indian Ex-POWs
Tony Rafty OAM (Australian Official War Artist World War II) Pair of ink studies of a US plane being serviced by Indian ex POWs of the Japanese, mounted on original card approx 18.11 in. x 14.17 in. Both signed Tony Rafty at lower right. Top sketch titled…
Patrol Rests at Hansa Bay
Tony Rafty OAM (Australian Official War Artist World War II) A very striking ink study of a patrol at rest, mounted on original card approx 10.63 in. x 12.20 in. Signed Tony Rafty at lower right. Titled 'Patrol Rests Hansa Bay NG' at lower left. Titled on…
Troops Washing Up on S.S. Taroona
Tony Rafty OAM (Australian Official War Artist World War II). Ink study of troops after tucker, mounted on original card, approx 11.42 in. x 12.60 in. Both signed Tony Rafty at lower right. Titled 'Troops 'Washing Up' Tucker gear Troopship S.S. Taroona'…
Allied Troops at Milne Bay
Tony Rafty OAM (Australian Official War Artist World War II). Ink study of troops at Milne Bay, mounted on original card approx 10.24 in. x 13.78 in. Signed Tony Rafty 45 at lower left. Titled 'Allied troops awaiting S.S. Taroona to be tied up to wharf…
Troopship S.S. Taroona by Tony Rafty
Tony Rafty OAM (Australian Official War Artist World War II) Ink study of a scene on board a troopship, mounted on original card, approx 8.66 in. x 13.39 in. Signed Tony Rafty 44 at lower right. Titled 'Troopship S.S. Taroona' at lower right. A rare…
Troopship Ink Studies by Tony Rafty OAM
Tony Rafty OAM (Australian Official War Artist World War II / World War II) Pair of ink studies scenes on a troopship, mounted on original card, approx 8.27 in. x 20.08 in. Left study titled 'Troopship SS Taroona at lower right, right study signed Tony…
Captain Scarlet Spectrum Vehicle in Rare Blister Pack
Lincoln International (NZ), Captain Scarlet - Spectrum Pursuit Vehicle, in red plastic & badge. Mint in original blister style pack on illustrated card (extremely rare)
Japanese WWII Good Luck Flag with Signatures
Japanese World War II silk Captured good Luck Flag bearing Japanese signatures. Condition: fair, wear consistant with period & age, 39.37 in. x 29.13 in.
Zealandia Kookaburra Dinner Bell, Early 20th Century
S.S. Zealandia Silver plated kookaburra dinner bell, early 20th century. The Zealandia was a passenger and cargo steamer built in 1910 and was used as a troop carrier in World War I and World War II, she transported the 8th Australian division and was also
Napoleonic Bone Tallship Model, 19th Century
A Napoleonic prisoner of war bone model tallship, early 19th century, 13.78 in. high, 16.14 in. long