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…
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…
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…
Napoleonic Bone Tallship Model, 19th Century
A Napoleonic prisoner of war bone model tallship, early 19th century, 35 cm high, 41 cm long
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'…
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, 120 cm x 378 cm
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.…
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. 38 cm high overall,…
German Colonial Services Flag from Samoa (WWI)
A German World War I Colonial Services flag, ex. Samoa. Provenance: Captured in Samoa. 187 x 116 cm, one tear and some marking consistent with age.
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…
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…
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 58 cm. Collection Dr John Raven, Perth.
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…
Federation Jardiniere with Portraits and Waratahs
Federation jardiniere 1901, illustrated with portraits of Henry Parkes and Australian Boer war soldiers, Waratahs, 23 cm high, 25 cm diameter
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…
Auckland Militia Notice 1860
Militia Notice for the district of Auckland, 1st batallion of the Auckland regiment of militia, five Albert Barracks dated 1860
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…
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
HMAS Gull Mine Sweeper Ship Crest (Decommissioned 1969)
Original HMAS Gull mine sweeper ship's crest (decommissioned November 1969), 80 cm x 67 cm
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…
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. 25 cm high overall, 12 cm wide
"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.
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
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].
WWI Anzac Day Flag from Union Jack
Original World War I 55th Battalion Anzac Day flag made from World War I era Union Jack
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
Vintage Handbooks Collection
A collection of vintage handbooks including 'Infantry Regiment Rules of Sergeants Mess' 'Advice to Prisoners Sentenced to Transportation' etc
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, 56 x 50 cm
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
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
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, 50 x 138 cm and affixed to backing card, the ima A Remarkable…
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].
Antique Australian Red Ensign Flag (1900)
Advance Australia antique red ensign flag, circa 1900 45 x 85 cm
HMAS Sydney's Victory: White Lustre Dishes
HMAS Sydney Defeat of Emden, 1914, two white lustre dishes
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)
Surviving WWI with a Penny and a Bullet
A World War I 'Bullet in a Penny' saved a life with story.....
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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, 44.5 cm high, 57…
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)
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…
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…
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. 58 x 88 cm (Royal Family)
Napoleonic Straw Work Prisoner Box: Harbour and Ship Scene
Napoleonic prisoner of war straw work box, showing harbour and ship scene, approx length 27 cm
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.…
ANZAC Scarf: Gallipoli Landing Commemoration
A rare framed ANZAC scarf commemorating landing at Gallipoli.42.5 x 56 cm
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
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.'30 x 24 cm; containing seven lithographic images from the Art Gallery collection, each mounted on a card with gilt…
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. 200 cm x 100 cm
Carved Bone Walking Stick with Japanese Soldier Caricature
World War I Prisoner of war walking stick carved bone finial of caricature of Japanese solider
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…
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'. 140 x 70 cm. The bag stencil printed '515921 Evans.N.C. N.Z…
Signed Japanese Flag from WWII
Japanese flag dated Sept 1945 with US signatures 6th Army, 136th COE INF, 33rd division
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)
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…
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.
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
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…
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), 37.5 x 56.5 cm each, all unframed
Australian Flag from HMAS Canberra by Foxcraft Flags
A large Australian flag reputedly flown on HMAS Canberra by Foxcraft flags 266 x 132 cm
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
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…
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.
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
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+)
Napoleonic War Shoe Snuff Box: POW Carved
19th century Napoleonic war period, POW carved shoe snuff box, length 8 cm
WWII Hawaiian Flag from Pearl Harbour Museum Collection
A World War II Hawaiian Flag deaccessioned from a museum collection, this flag reputedly flew over Pearl Harbour during the Second World War
Napoleonic War Straw Work Box
Antique French Prisoner of war Napoleonic (1803-1815) straw work box, 7 cm high, 22 cm long, 14 cm deep
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)
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…
Southern Cross and Australian Flags, 20th Century
Eureka Southern Cross flag and Australian flag, mid 20th century, 187 x 114 cm and 150 x 75 cm
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, 100 x 74 cm
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…
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)
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…
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 11 cm) and a flag bearer holding a tinplate early stars and stripes flag ( Height 12 cm) and eight soldiers…
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 18 mm x 11 mm
Silk 48 State American Flag with Makers Mark
A Silk 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…
Napoleonic War Straw Work Box
French Prisoner of War Napoleonic straw work box, approx 8 cm high, 22 cm wide, 15 cm deep
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
Australian WWII Internment Camp Token - 3 Pence
Australian World War II Internment Camp Token, three pence, diameter 15.9 mm.
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)
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).
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)
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 27 cm x 31 cm. Signed Tony Rafty at lower right. Titled 'Patrol Rests Hansa Bay NG' at lower left. Titled on…
1917 Silk Handkerchiefs from Australian Field Ambulance Christmas Dinner
Two '6th Australian Field Ambulance ' silk handkerchiefs signed and dated 'Christmas Dinner 1917'
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