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A 48 State American Flag a nice clean wartime example with…

48 State American Flag with Makers Mark

A 48 State American Flag a nice clean wartime example with makers mark. Other Notes: The 48 Star Flag: On July 4,1912, the U.S. flag grew to 48 stars with the addition of New Mexico (January 6th, 1912) and Arizona (February 14, 1912) Executive Order of…

A British World War II Union Jack Flag named 'W. A. Robertson',…

WWII Union Jack Flag with Original Chord & Casing

A British World War II Union Jack Flag named 'W. A. Robertson', with original chord & chord casing 118 x 217 cm

An Imperial German Flag The German war flag was in common use…

Imperial German Flag: Symbol of World War I

An Imperial German Flag The German war flag was in common use in World War I. It had Prussia's national colours of black and white, the eagle of Prussia, the Nordic cross, with the German Imperial black-white red tricolour in the upper canton with an Iron…

A World War I Australian Soldier Autographed Handkerchief…

Autographed WWI Handkerchief from Australian Soldier

A World War I Australian Soldier Autographed Handkerchief Australian World War I souvenir handkerchief printed on troop ships whilst on way to France as part of the Australian reinforcement contingent, names of the reinforcements are printed on one…

Antique 1800's French straw work box, prisoner of War example,…

French POW Straw Work Box with Church and Ship

Antique 1800's French straw work box, prisoner of War example, depicting a church with a two masted ship approx 8 cm high, 27 cm long, 18 cm deep

Antique French straw work box, prisoner of War example,…

French POW Straw Work Box with Church and Ship Design

Antique French straw work box, prisoner of War example, depicting a church and a small ship, approx 7 cm high, 19.5 cm long, 14.5 cm deep

A sewn high Grade Appliqued Australian flag, 120 x 182 cm

Australian Flag Applique - 120 x 182 cm

A sewn high Grade Appliqued Australian flag, 120 x 182 cm

Giant Royal Australian Navy vintage flag, 350 cm x 176 cm…

Vintage Australian Navy Flag - British White Ensign (1911-1967)

Giant Royal Australian Navy vintage flag, 350 cm x 176 cm approx, some holes in fabric, the British White Ensign was used as the ensign of the Royal Australian Navy from 1911 to 1967

French Prisoner of War Napoleonic straw work box, approx 8 cm…

Napoleonic War Straw Work Box

French Prisoner of War Napoleonic straw work box, approx 8 cm high, 22 cm wide, 15 cm deep

Peter Moore (Australia), 3 Vietnam War inspired images, texta…

Vietnam War Impressions

Peter Moore (Australia), 3 Vietnam War inspired images, texta on card, 27 cm x 16.5 cm (largest)

General Douglas MacArthur three star General number plates with…

MacArthur's Allied Forces Staff Car Number Plates & Cover

General Douglas MacArthur three star General number plates with leather staff car covers painted '8700'. Purported to be used in Australia while in command of the Allied Forces in the Southwest Pacific. Original World War II period finish and patina. Rare…

RAAF 21 Squadron Boxing kangaroo nose art removed from a…

RAAF 21 Squadron's Boxing Kangaroo Nose Art

RAAF 21 Squadron Boxing kangaroo nose art removed from a crashed CAC Wirraway in Malaya 1942, inscribed with Latin motto 'Secutor in Reti', on original aircraft fabric, 38 cm diameter

South Vietnamese military flag. Approx 55 cm x 45 cm. Vendor…

South Vietnamese Military Flag - 31st Ranger Group

South Vietnamese military flag. Approx 55 cm x 45 cm. Vendor states '31st Ranger Group'

Japanese flag dated Sept 1945 with US signatures 6th Army,…

Signed Japanese Flag from WWII

Japanese flag dated Sept 1945 with US signatures 6th Army, 136th COE INF, 33rd division

World War I embroideries (2);trench art military cap made from…

WWI Embroideries, Trench Art Cap, & Gallipoli Book

World War I embroideries (2);trench art military cap made from shell casing;book 'Australians in Action: The Story of Gallipoli' [Sydney, 1915].

A German World War II envelope, postmarked 'Hamburg, 13/6/42'

WWII Envelope from Hamburg, Germany (1942)

A German World War II envelope, postmarked 'Hamburg, 13/6/42'

Two World War I medals Pte.H.S.Dawbarn 35 Bn. A.I.F with box…

WWI medals with box and envelope, Pte. H.S. Dawbarn

Two World War I medals Pte.H.S.Dawbarn 35 Bn. A.I.F with box and envelope

Tony Rafty OAM (Official War Artist World War II) Nice ink…

Milne Bay Supply Loading

Tony Rafty OAM (Official War Artist World War II) Nice ink study of troops at Milne Bay, mounted on original card 27 cm x 35 cm. Signed Tony Rafty at lower left. Titled 'Loading supplies at Milne Bay N.G.' at lower right, titled on reverse 'Loading-Milne…

Tony Rafty OAM (Australian Official War Artist World War II)…

WWII Servicewoman Portrait by Official War Artist Rafty

Tony Rafty OAM (Australian Official War Artist World War II) Superb pencil portrait of Private Gwen Campbell mounted on original card 35 cm x 28 cm. Signed Tony Rafty '43 at lower right. Titled 'SF84126 Pte. G.L Campbell Sth. Aust' At lower centre.…

Original World War I 55th Battalion Anzac Day flag made from…

WWI Anzac Day Flag from Union Jack

Original World War I 55th Battalion Anzac Day flag made from World War I era Union Jack

An English World War II childs Mickey Mouse Gas mask, circa 1939

Child's WWII Mickey Mouse Gas Mask (1939)

An English World War II childs Mickey Mouse Gas mask, circa 1939

A Japanese flag with interesting provenance. Psychologically…

Japanese Flag with Skull Provenance

A Japanese flag with interesting provenance. Psychologically torn from what he had seen and witnessed from Japanese atrocities, Jack returned home with a cleaned Japanese skull that belonged to a cruel Jap soldier, who had inflicted terrible treatment…

Korean war Ephemera, including propaganda, restricted sappers…

Korean War Ephemera from Major Brian Cooper's Estate

Korean war Ephemera, including propaganda, restricted sappers guide, V N prisoners of war command (in Japan) orders etc. Estate of Major Brian Cooper.

E. La Monica, mixed media 'India 1944' Pow camp, signed lower…

India 1944 Pow Camp Mixed Media Artwork

E. La Monica, mixed media 'India 1944' Pow camp, signed lower left, 34.5 cm x 45 cm

Two '6th Australian Field Ambulance ' silk handkerchiefs signed…

1917 Silk Handkerchiefs from Australian Field Ambulance Christmas Dinner

Two '6th Australian Field Ambulance ' silk handkerchiefs signed and dated 'Christmas Dinner 1917'

1947 Stamina Clothes (Australia) 'No.4 Series - An Ideal…

Stamina Clothes Cricket & Men Series Card Sets

1947 Stamina Clothes (Australia) 'No.4 Series - An Ideal Cricket Eleven', complete set [11 + Title Card], noted W.G.Grace, J.J.Kelly & Victor Trumper; plus c1949 'Men of Stamina Series', Series No.2, complete set [17+ Title Card], noted Captain James Cook…

World War II Period red ensign flag with numerous military…

WWII Red Ensign Flag with Military Signatures

World War II Period red ensign flag with numerous military personnel signatures. inscribed 'The Property of No.10991 Sgt./Pilot Wales A.W. Royal Australian Airforce Abroad'. Alexander William Wales was a Lancaster bomber pilot who flew with the 460…

A collection of 15 German World War II medals and badges,…

German WWII Medals and Badges Collection

A collection of 15 German World War II medals and badges, mounted on a card, the badges include: RAD, Red Cross, RAD Harvest, Marksman's Lanyard, Military Harvest, Driver's Award, enamelled Mother's, Black Wound, Senior Harvest, etc. Also War Merit Cross…

Two World War I brass matchbox covers. One with RAAF insignia;…

WWI Brass Matchbox Covers with RAAF Insignia and Ypres Souvenir

Two World War I brass matchbox covers. One with RAAF insignia; the other inscribed 'Ypres Souvenir 1917' (2)

Two silk theatre handbills. Both for Marsland Hill Military…

Silk Handbills and Dance Card from 19th Century New Zealand

Two silk theatre handbills. Both for Marsland Hill Military Theatre, New Zealand, one dated 3rd July 1857; one dated 19 June, 1857, various performances including 'The Wreck Ashore' and the Tiperary Legacy; and a dance card for the 'Garrison Ball, Wanganu…

American 1865-67 36 star flag. Sewn linen official flag. '3 Yd…

1865-67 36-Star American Flag on Linen

American 1865-67 36 star flag. Sewn linen official flag. '3 Yd (Yard) American' stencilled on edge tape. Holes & losses. 264 x 135 cm

French Napoleonic Prisoner of war straw work box, circa 1800,…

Napoleonic POW Straw Work Box, 1800

French Napoleonic Prisoner of war straw work box, circa 1800, approx 8.5 cm high, 20 cm long, 16 cm wide

A prisoner of war carved bone mortuary figure of an officer,…

POW Carved Bone Mortuary Figure in Ebonised Frame

A prisoner of war carved bone mortuary figure of an officer, 19th century, in an ebonised frame, 8.5 x 8 cm

Souvenir Silk Embroideries: Group of 4 patriotic embroided silk…

Patriotic Silk Souvenirs: WWI to 1930s

Souvenir Silk Embroideries: Group of 4 patriotic embroided silk souvenirs. World WarI to 1930s.

Vintage wooden hand painted naval flag

Hand Painted Vintage Naval Flag

Vintage wooden hand painted naval flag

World War I silk handkerchiefs: Each emblazoned with military…

WWI Patriotic Silk Handkerchiefs (2)

World War I silk handkerchiefs: Each emblazoned with military scenes, flags and patriotic limericks, 'Till the Boys Come Home', and 'Fall In'. 50 x 50 cm, Framed and in G/VG condition. (2 items)

Union Jack: Impressive World War I period British flag…

WWI British Flag Souvenir by Royal Artillery Soldier

Union Jack: Impressive World War I period British flag souvenired by Harry Bryce of the Royal Artillery Bryce purportedly carried the flag with him & served at Gallipoli & on the Western Front Full of character with many repairs, patches & rips. 260 x 135…

Militaria: Ensigns and flag, framed accoutrements, A.I.F. soup…

Militaria Collection: Ensigns, Flags, Accoutrements, Ephemera, and More

Militaria: Ensigns and flag, framed accoutrements, A.I.F. soup tureen, German gas mask, awarded silver plated tray, foot lockers (2), ephemera. Inspection will reward. (50+ items)

World War I Generals: Very attractive menu 'Farewell Dinner to…

WWI Generals' Farewell Dinner Menu with Signatures

World War I Generals: Very attractive menu 'Farewell Dinner to General Sir Wm Birdwood London July 1919' with (20) signatures; Noted, Gen. Sir John Monash, Gen. Sir William Birdwood, Prince of Wales Edward VII, Gen. Sir Ian Hamilton & Gen. Sir J.J.Hobbs.…

Australian Prime Ministers: World War II period Australian flag…

Australian PMs WWII Flag with Authentic Signatures

Australian Prime Ministers: World War II period Australian flag (Red Ensign) with (13) signatures including John Curtin, Billy Hughes, Robert Menzies, John McEwan, Arthur Fadden & War time Govenor General Lord Gowrie. Most signatures appear to be…

An oak framed Australian flag, circa 1910, showing a central…

Oak-framed Australian flag with Southern Cross and Union Jack

An oak framed Australian flag, circa 1910, showing a central cross with the stars of the Southern Cross and a Union Jack to the left corner with coats-of-arms for Australia, South Africa and Great Britain, 48 x 86 cm

A rare and important HM Achilles crew signed Ensign the Royal…

HM Achilles Crew Signed Ensign Flag from Battle of River Plate

A rare and important HM Achilles crew signed Ensign the Royal Navy St George linen Ensign flag (1707 pattern) from the famous leander-class light cruiser HM Achilles and signed by numerous members of that ship's crew after the 'Battle of the river plate'…

World War II Flags: Third Reich Swastika fl ag, manufactured…

WWII Flags: Third Reich & Japanese Meatball

World War II Flags: Third Reich Swastika fl ag, manufactured markings, 'N.V.P.F.v Vlissingen & Co Skatgenfabr', below is marked, 'Helmond (Holland)'. To the right is stencilled, 'G.Fl.50 x 85', excellent condition (50 x 85 cm); Japanese 'Meatball' Flag, 2…

Japanese Rising Sun World War II flag

WWII Japanese Rising Sun Flag

Japanese Rising Sun World War II flag