WW1 British Campaign Medal Guide A wide veriaty of campaign medals were issued to British servicemen including interesting foreign awards. This guide deals with the standard issue medals awarded to...
There are a rash of fake makers marks out there. First of all: JR Gaunt London were a reputable firm and about 1941 or so they did have a JRGaunt London mark on the sliders of some of their cavalry and...
Collectors are realising the value and intrinsic qualities of Victorian and Edwardian shooting accessories. In days gone by, breech loading cartridges were very expensive and mass manufacture unreliable...
GERMAN WW2 MEDIC HELMET IT SEEMS THE TIME HAS STARTED FOR A LOT OF WW2 GERMAN MEDIC HELMETS TO APPEAR,TAKE EXTRA CARE AS THESE HELMETS ARE EXTREMELY HARD TO COME BY AND I MEAN GENUINE ONES AT THAT.GOOD TO SEE,...
Silver Bullion There are many opportunities to buy silver coin, rounds and bullion, and this is an aid to making sure you know what you are buying. Bullion is priced with regard to its weight, purity and the...
Obviously there is no "right way" to bid in any given auction but it is certainly worthwhile to evaluate the results that your previous bidding achieved and learn from any trends. Ask yourself this...
What is meant by fixed lug, wire lug, trench, or officers watch?Although wrist watches had been made before the First World War (WW1 - 1914 to 1918) they were mainly worn by ladies: they were not fashionable...
Hi, and welcome. If you find this Guide interesting and or helpful, please give it a vote, many thanks, S The sun cross /sun wheel is as it sounds a cross that is inside a circle. It's beginnings go way back...
After receiving lots of questions on webbing I thought it was worth writing this guide Personal Load Carrying Equipment (PLCE) is currently used by British forces personal as there tactical webbing system,...
As you all may know I have been addicted to Japanese art both military and civil for over forty years. During this period many changes have occured, the internet ebay have offered a vast new market and...