Relics Of War

04/06/2026

Here is a lovely medal set with original paperwork to these medals PTE T BARRATT THE QUEEN’S REGIMENT these are for sale.

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27/05/2026

✅ SOLD ✅ GENUINE WW2 FAIRBAIRN‑SYKES FIGHTING KNIFE – MARK 1 PATTERN – WITH ORIGINAL SHEATH (A/F) – RARE BRITISH COMMANDO / SAS WEAPON.

Here we have an absolutely stunning, 100% original WWII Fairbairn‑Sykes Fighting Knife – Pattern 1 (Mark 1) — the very first, rarest, and most desirable version ever produced.

This is the real deal, clearly stamped “THE F‑S FIGHTING KNIFE” on the blade ricasso — the definitive mark of the early 1940–1942 production run. You can see all the correct Mk1 features:
✅ Classic diamond / chequered grip pattern
✅ Straight, flat crossguard
✅ Rounded “pear” shaped pommel
✅ Original blade profile and tang
✅ Comes with its original leather sheath — please note the sheath is missing a couple of small sections / parts, as seen in photos — still correct and original, but not perfect.

Designed by William Fairbairn and Eric Sykes specifically for British Commandos, Special Air Service (SAS), SBS, Paratroopers, and SOE agents — this is the weapon that defined close‑quarters combat and became the most famous fighting knife in history.

This example is a recovered / ground‑dug find, showing honest patina, surface wear, and verdigris exactly as you would expect from an item lost in the field — likely dropped or discarded during training or operations here in the UK. I am currently tracing the exact find location to add to its history and provenance.

The knife itself is untouched, unaltered, and has not been over‑cleaned — exactly as found, preserving every bit of its history. Even with the sheath incomplete, this is serious collector grade — the Mk 1 pattern is incredibly hard to find, and having any original period sheath with it is still very rare.

A genuine piece of World War 2 history and British military heritage — NOW SOLD ✅

19/05/2026

New Militaria in
Hungarian m38
2x mk2 British helmets
German insignia etc
Photograph of a ww1 soldier
Ww2 british uniform

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16/05/2026

Gunner Henry Thomas Bramble – A Smile Preserved, A Name Remembered 🇬🇧🕊️

Henry was born back in 1892, in Wokingham, Berkshire the son of Thomas and Martha Bramble. He grew up in Emmbrook, just a couple of miles down the road from Binfield, so he was part of that same tight‑knit local community, just like Albert and Arthur.

When his time came, he joined the Royal Field Artillery, serving with the 49th Battery, 40th Brigade. Life as a gunner meant working closely with horses every single day hauling heavy guns, moving ammunition, travelling through thick mud, freezing cold, and constant danger. You hold in your hands the only known picture of him: right there in the middle, smiling happily, looking proud and full of life alongside his mates and his horse. That is exactly who he was.

He was sent out to Belgium, straight into the Ypres Salient one of the worst and deadliest places on the whole Western Front.

On 6 February 1916, the weather was cold, wet and misty. All day and through the night, enemy guns rained shells down on their position. The unit’s own war diary records it simply: “Casualties 1 killed, 2 wounded.”

That one man who died that day was Henry. He was just 23 years old taken by shellfire, doing his duty right where he stood.

Thankfully, he was found and buried properly. Today he rests at Wytschaete Military Cemetery in Belgium, Plot I.D.19. His name is carved clearly in stone, and his grave is looked after forever.

Three local boys Henry, Albert, Arthur all from just a few miles apart. They all went to war, they all died far from home, and now you are making sure none of them are ever forgotten.

Henry Thomas Bramble remembered with honour. Lest we forget. 🇬🇧🌹

16/05/2026

SS‑Oberschütze – Photo & Exact Matching Collar Tab

An amazing matching pair — this is a Waffen‑SS soldier, photographed in the field, and alongside him is the actual pattern of collar tab he is wearing in the picture.

You can clearly see his rank: SS‑Oberschütze, identified by the silver edelweiss badge with two silver braids — the second‑lowest enlisted rank in the Waffen‑SS. Also visible on his tunic are both the Iron Cross First Class and the Ground Assault Badge, proof he had already seen active combat and earned awards for bravery and service.

It’s incredibly rare to have the photo and the exact insignia he wore side‑by‑side, letting you match every detail exactly. A perfect example of how small items and photographs come together to tell the story of one soldier’s service. History you can hold and compare. 📜⚔️

16/05/2026

Waffen‑SS Portrait – Lohr am Main, 29 October 1943 📸

Original studio portrait of a young Waffen‑SS soldier, taken on 29 October 1943 at the Photo‑Schäfer studio in Lohr am Main, Bavaria. He is photographed in full uniform, wearing the distinctive side cap with the SS skull and eagle insignia — every detail of his rank and unit markings clearly preserved.

On the reverse, a handwritten message reads: “Zur Erinnerung an schöne Stunden die ich mit Dir verbrachte – Minna” — translated: “In memory of the beautiful hours I spent with you”, dated the exact same day.

Late 1943 was a critical turning point in the war; Germany was now on the defensive, and soldiers photographed at this time in towns like Lohr were almost certainly on leave, in training, or awaiting posting to the Eastern Front or Italy. This photo and note are more than just relics — they are a deeply personal piece of history, capturing a young man, a moment in time, and a heartfelt message left for someone close to him, likely just before he went to war.

A fully documented piece: exact date, location, uniform details, and a human note that brings his story to life. History preserved exactly as it was left.

#1943

16/05/2026

New Militaria in!!

Soviet caps
French m51 helmet
British bomb disposal
Royal Marines parade belt

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16/05/2026

Heinz Stork – A Complete Life in History: From Civilian to Waffen‑SS Soldier

This is Heinz Stork – born 6 May 1921, living at Nettestraße 129, Altena, Westphalia.

Here are two incredible pieces that tell his whole life story. First, his original DLRG (German Life Saving Association) certificate, issued 20 August 1939 – just days before the war started. At only 18 years old, this proves he was already trained, qualified, and disciplined before he ever put on a uniform.

Then placed right on top, his wartime photo – showing him serving in the Waffen‑SS, out in the field, walking behind a horse during a move or deployment. You can clearly see him in full field uniform and camouflage, a world away from the formal portrait on his ID card.

To have both his personal ID document and a confirmed service photo together is extremely rare. It keeps his name, his details, and his image all in one place – history you can hold, and a complete picture of one man’s journey from civilian to soldier.

14/05/2026

New items in at the bunker

Ww2 British
Trench coat
Water bag
Bergen

Ww2 Luftwaffe wrist compass

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05/05/2026