British & World Militaria Auction
British & World Militaria Auction

British & World Militaria Auction

21st April 2026 at 10:00

This auction consists of a large collection of British and World Militaria, including Orders & Medals, Badges, Helmets, Caps, Uniforms, Bladed Weapons, Firearms, Ordnance, Memorabilia and more. Covering the Boer War, WWI, WWII, the Falklands and other Wars.

Also including an extensive single-owner collection of German Militaria.

We are currently consigning for future 2026 'Collectors' Auctions. For further information, please email Adam@specialauctionservices.com or call 01635 580595.

Catalogue: Download PDF catalogue

 


 

Order of Auction

Auction Start – 10:00 Tuesday 21st April 2026
Lots 001 to 132 - Military Memorabilia (ar)
Lots 133 to 153 - British & World Cap Badges
Lots 154 to 165 - Sweetheart Brooches
Lots 166 to 216 - German Badges
Lots 217 to 267 - World Medals & Orders
Lots 268 to 336 - World Uniforms & Accessories
Lots 337 to 418 - World Helmets & Caps
Lots 419 to 421 - Air Weapons (**)
Lots 422 to 442 - Firearms (f)
Lots 443 to 446 - Ordnance
Lots 447 to 449 - Blade Accessories
Lots 450 to 502 - World Daggers & Knives (*)
Lots 503 to 547 - World Bayonets (*)
Lots 548 to 569 - World Swords & Sidearms (*)
End of Auction

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

  1. (*) - Please note that we are unable to ship edged weapons, please contact Mail Boxes Etc. 0118 951 7980 email: info@mbereading.co.uk
  2. All German items in this sale are sold as possibly reproduction, the bidder has to form own opinion of authenticity before bidding
  3. (f) - Firearms Licence required.
  4. (**) - 18+ TO PURCHASE, SECTION 21 DISCLAIMER MUST BE SIGNED BEFORE RELEASING OF LOT, FACE TO FACE COLLECTION PREFERRED
  5. These items are listed on the basis they are illustrative of a bygone culture in which there were different social norms. We understand the potential controversy surrounding this type of item but believe that providing transparent information about historical context fosters greater understanding of our complex cultural history.
  6. (ar) - Goods may be subject to Artist's Resale Rights with an additional premium.

 

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Category

Military & Collectables (569)

 

Lot 1
A German Der Stahlhof Flag

Sold for £300
Estimated at £100 - £150

Lot 2
A German Kriegsmarine Ensign/Flag

Sold for £150
Estimated at £150 - £200

Lot 3
A WWII Japanese 'Good Luck Flag'

Sold for £150
Estimated at £100 - £150

Lot 5
A 1936 Berlin Olympic Games Participation Medal

Sold for £80
Estimated at £60 - £80

Lot 6
A WWII German Wehrmacht Long Wire Cutter

Sold for £70
Estimated at £40 - £50

Lot 8
A WWII German Gas Mask and Carry Cannister

Sold for £120
Estimated at £40 - £60

Lot 10
An Wichmann MG34 Machine Gun Measuring Triangle

Sold for £380
Estimated at £40 - £60

Lot 11
A WWII German Wehrmacht Medical Pouch

Sold for £70
Estimated at £40 - £60

Lot 13
A WWII German Third Reich Heer Cutlery Set

Sold for £50
Estimated at £40 - £60

Lot 14
An Air Ministry Aircraft Tachometer

Sold for £60
Estimated at £60 - £80

Lot 16
A WWII German Panzer Throat Microphone

Sold for £280
Estimated at £40 - £60

Lot 17
A WWII German Kriegsmarine U Boat Gyro Compass

Sold for £700
Estimated at £120 - £180

Lot 18
A Pair of WWII Period Anti-Mine Eye Protectors

Sold for £20
Estimated at £40 - £60

Lot 19
A pair of WWII German Luftwaffe Flying Goggles

Sold for £50
Estimated at £40 - £60

Lot 20
A pair of WWII German Luftwaffe Flying Goggles

Sold for £90
Estimated at £40 - £60

Lot 21
A pair of British RAF Mk III Flying Goggles

Sold for £190
Estimated at £60 - £80

Lot 22
A pair of WWII German Luftwaffe Flying Goggles

Sold for £80
Estimated at £80 - £120

Lot 24
A German Luftwaffe Parachute Quick Release

Sold for £110
Estimated at £80 - £120

Lot 26
A WWII Japanese Air Force Type 92 Aircraft Compass

Sold for £250
Estimated at £70 - £100

Lot 27
A German Third Reich Kriegsmarine U-Boat Tauchretter

Sold for £900
Estimated at £150 - £250

Lot 28
A German Kriegsmarine Mae West Life Jacket

Sold for £280
Estimated at £150 - £250

Lot 29
A War Period German Figure

Sold for £40
Estimated at £40 - £50

Lot 30
An Aluminium model of a Mosquito

Sold for £30
Estimated at £30 - £40

Lot 31
A WWII War Department marked M44 Binocular case

Sold for £20
Estimated at £40 - £60

Lot 34
A 1937 white metal Presentation Pint Tankard

Sold for £20
Estimated at £40 - £60

Lot 36
(ar) Cyril Henry Barraud (1877-1965)

Sold for £50
Estimated at £40 - £60

Lot 40
A War Period Heliograph

Sold for £600
Estimated at £50 - £60

Lot 41
A vintage four drawer Telescope

Sold for £25
Estimated at £30 - £50

Lot 44
An E.R.Watts & Son Pre-War Clinometer

Sold for £30
Estimated at £40 - £60

Lot 45
A Military Issue Pocket Compass by J.M. Glauser

Sold for £45
Estimated at £60 - £80

Lot 48
A collection of three ceramic soldiers

Sold for £20
Estimated at £20 - £40

Lot 49
A Michael Sutty bust of Admiral Lord Nelson

Sold for £200
Estimated at £250 - £300

Lot 50
A Michael Sutty bust of the Duke of Wellington

Sold for £120
Estimated at £120 - £180

Lot 51
A Royal Doulton figure of Sir Winston Churchill

Sold for £30
Estimated at £30 - £40

Lot 52
A Michael Sutty Royal Marines Bugler

Unsold
Estimated at £150 - £250

Lot 53
A Royal Doulton figurine of Napoleon

Sold for £90
Estimated at £100 - £150

Lot 55
A German Drucken WWII M31 Gas Mask

Sold for £40
Estimated at £20 - £30

Lot 56
A selection of different Army webbing

Sold for £70
Estimated at £30 - £40

Lot 57
A collection of military items

Sold for £50
Estimated at £30 - £40

Lot 58
A German uniform and assorted hats

Sold for £45
Estimated at £30 - £40

Lot 59
An Ivorine Bust of Napoleon

Sold for £20
Estimated at £60 - £80

Lot 61
A cast iron figure of a Musketeer

Sold for £60
Estimated at £60 - £80

Lot 62
A selection of Cast metal military figures

Sold for £60
Estimated at £50 - £60

Lot 63
J Kervyn de Meerendre

Sold for £60
Estimated at £80 - £120

Lot 64
A vintage cast metal Tampion/Plaque for HMS Repulse

Sold for £100
Estimated at £150 - £250

Lot 65
After Ernest Meissonier

Unsold
Estimated at £60 - £80

Lot 66
Watercolour

Sold for £60
Estimated at £50 - £80

Lot 67
A WWII Field Pocket Compass by T.G.Co Ltd

Sold for £35
Estimated at £40 - £50

Lot 68
Of Bruce Bairnsfather interest

Sold for £20
Estimated at £40 - £50

Lot 69
A pair of Field Glasses

Sold for £20
Estimated at £40 - £50

Lot 70
A WWII British ARP/Civilian Service Gas Mask

Sold for £20
Estimated at £30 - £40

Lot 71
A collection of WWI and later Military items

Sold for £60
Estimated at £100 - £150

Lot 72
A WWI Hardtack Biscuit

Sold for £130
Estimated at £100 - £150

Lot 74
Six Volumes of Robert Taylor Air Combat Paintings

Sold for £70
Estimated at £70 - £100

Lot 76
A collection of WWII ephemera

Sold for £10
Estimated at £20 - £25

Lot 77
A WWII Military Issue Jerry Can

Sold for £35
Estimated at £20 - £30

Lot 78
A collection of brass Desk Cannon Ornaments

Sold for £60
Estimated at £40 - £60

Lot 79
A WWII British Mk V General Service Respirator

Sold for £30
Estimated at £40 - £50

Lot 80
A Collection of WWI and WWII items

Sold for £45
Estimated at £50 - £80

Lot 81
Hamilton

Sold for £250
Estimated at £200 - £300

Lot 82
Timor

Sold for £650
Estimated at £600 - £800

Lot 83
Smiths

Sold for £750
Estimated at £700 - £1,000

Lot 84
International Watch Company (IWC)

Sold for £3,200
Estimated at £1,500 - £1,800

Lot 85
CYMA

Sold for £700
Estimated at £600 - £800

Lot 86
A WWII Period Royal Air Force (RAF) Mantle Clock

Sold for £400
Estimated at £400 - £500

Lot 87
An Honourable East India Company Officer's Silver Gorget

Sold for £1,600
Estimated at £1,200 - £1,800

Lot 91
A pair of 'Tommy' Soldier Silhouettes

Sold for £60
Estimated at £40 - £60

Lot 92
An Antique Cannon Ram Rod

Sold for £20
Estimated at £40 - £60