Military Memorabilia

The cover is addressed to Rear Admiral H A Yeager, USN. Commaner Ninth Naval District, Great Lakes Ill, USA. Research has revealed that the Admiral was tragically killed in a fire at the base 2 years later in 1967.

Measures 13cms in diameter & weighs approx 390 grams. 100% genuine, ex USA collectors estate. Exact age is unknown.   One of the Navy's oldest U.S. destroyer squadron organizations. Destroyer Squadron 14 (CDS 14) is the Navy's largest...

Incredibly rare, possibly one of only a handful in existence. The Dewey Land Parade was held in New York City on September 30th, 1899 in honour of Admiral George Dewey on his return from the Battle of Manila Bay (Spanish -...

Ex estate, no other history is known about the items apart from the fact he emigrated to Australia, the 2 large medals are not engraved to the rim.  

The writing to the back of one appears to be   L/Cpl Matthews W C on duty in cabin 45, main deck.  Batman (then unknown signature)  Of course a BATMAN in war time is a soldier assigned to a commissioned officer as a...

Measures 8.5cms high x 7.9cms wide, very minor wear & losses. No history is known about the item apart from the fact that it was found with Australian WW2 items.

32mm in diameter. Some minor surface wear & scratches. Fundraising badge produced to promote the work of the Navy. Such badges were sold in trams, buses, at railways stations and at rallies to raise money for the stated cause. This...

No history is known about the items.

I think it relates to the US Navy. Measures 19cms x 14.5cms when closed. In poor condition, large tear, some losses, foxing & marks, but a rare piece.

This display is a rare one and could easily adorn the corridors of the Australian War Museum in Canberra. 3 brothers, 1 killed at Gallipoli, 1 wounded in France & the other returned after 4 1/2 years service. A huge framed display featuring...

Ex German estate as was created in the 1970s / 1980s. Details to rear. Done on ply, it measures 50cms x 32cms. Extremely nice !

Extremely long, measures 96cms wide x 20cms high. There is a tear to the right edge & numerous vertical creases. No history is known about the item. The back is blank. Will be posted rolled in a tube. 

Extremely long, measures 96cms wide x 20cms high. There is a tear to the right edge & numerous vertical creases. No history is known about the item. The back is blank. Will be posted rolled in a tube. 

Exact age unknown, 4.6cms high ex slider x 4.3cms wide. No history is known about the item.  

Exact age unknown, 4cms high ex slider x 3.6cms wide. No history is known about the item.  

Exact age unknown, 5.7cms high x 5.6cms wide. Lugs are good. No history is known about the item.  

Exact age unknown, 4.2cms high x 3.6cms wide. No history is known about the item.  

Postcard is unused, slight mark right hand side otherwise excellent condition. Part of the Johnson’s camp Shop Series.  

The parade took place on Feb 26th & the drawing was done on the 27th. The year date is obscured by the edge of the frame, so anywhere from 1915-1918. Basically the written narative says it was a Royal Artillery parade being inspected by...

Crudely cast and made of a light weight white metal. Exact age unknown but does have quite a bit of age about it, dates to the 1st half of the 19th century. Measures 15.8cms high x 13cms wide. No history is known about the item.  

Slightly faded but just a rare collectable. Postcard is unused and was issued byPhilip Hunt & Co, London. Local Brisbane pick-up welcomed. Always happy to combine postage where possible & practical.  

An authentic WWII U.S submarine depth gauge.  This instrument was crusal for submarines during wartime as it accurately tracked its ascend and descent.  It measures 455mm in diameter and is made from solid brass, weighs 18 kg  A museum...