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15/04/2026

What a beauty!

The 71st Highland Light Infantry Victorian (Imperial Crown) Officers Dirk. A superb example complete in its Blue silk and velvet lined Box. By Henry Wilkinson Pall Mall London. The blade is immaculate, etched with 29 Battle Honours (including Assaye, The Peninsula, Waterloo and up to Egypt 1882) Foil backed Cairngorms to Main Blade, Bi Knife and Fork. Scabbard with silver and gilt fixtures of Regimental Badge and thistles. A truly fist class example. https://www.collexchange.co.uk/71st-highland-light-infantry-victorian-imperial-crown-officers-dirk-with-presentation-box.html

13/12/2025

Kreigsmarine hand-held 1941 pattern brass Gimbel Compass to U244. The compass measures 9cm across and 5cm deep. The magnetic compass is mounted on a three stage gimbel and what it was used for is a bit of a mystery. It may have been used on surface watch, or for rescue or may even be a personalised gift to an officer. On the lid is a Kreigsmarine Eagle over a U-Boat over the number U244. On the clasp is a sw****ka. Underneath are the numbers 1941 over 57802.

U-boat 244 was a type V11. Which was laid down on 24th October 1942 at the Friedrich Krupp Germaniawerft yard at Kiel and was launched on 2nd September 1943 and commissioned on 9th September under the command of Oberleutnant zur See Ruprecht Fischer. In the four known patrols it sank no ships that were recorded and she surrendered to the allies on the 14th May 1945. She was scuttled by Gunfire off the north coast of Ireland.

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19/11/2025

These 3 shoulder belt plates have just been listed - all in immaculate condition. What beauties.... https://www.collexchange.co.uk/item/shoulder-belt-plates.html

The Royal Regiment of Artillery, late Georgian Officers Shoulder Belt Plate worn circa 1833-1837.

The Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders Officers Shoulder Belt Plate.

7th Royal Regiment of Fusiliers Officers Victorian Shoulder Belt Plate.Worn circa 1850.

18/11/2025

Just listed for sale...three magnificent pieces of mid-Victorian military headwear insignia!

16th (Queens) Lancers Mid Victorian (pre-Crimean War) Officers Czapka (Helmet) Plate in Silver and Gilt.

21st (Empress of India's) Victorian Officers Czapka (Helmet) Plate in Silver and Gilt.

17th (Duke of Cambridge's Own) Mid-Victorian Officers Czapka (Helmet) Plate.

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17/11/2025

Wow... these three antique Scottish dirks have just been listed. Mint condition.
1. Magnificent Victorian Officer's Dirk to the 74th Highlanders.
2. Seaforth Highlanders Victorian Officers Dirk
3. 79th Cameron Highlanders Victorian Officers Dirk with Imperial Crown

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30/09/2025

Some fabulous Victorian Officers badges and belt plates just listed for sale. And this beauty - the 17th (Duke of Cambridge's Own) Lancers Victorian Officers Lance Cap Plate - sold within 24 hours! www.collexchange.co.uk

16/09/2025

WWII German M36 vehicle-mounted ammunition can, specifically designed for the MG34 and MG42 machine guns. These tins held the 50-round non-disintegrating metal ammunition belts. The unique sloped design allowed it to fit securely in armored vehicles (like half-tracks, tanks, or other mounts), while the hinged lid and latch kept the belt protected but ready for quick feeding into the gun.

The Normandy camouflage paint is a fantastic detail—many of these were repainted in the field, so surviving original camo finishes are scarce.

The condition looks very good considering its age - there’s some rust and wear, but the latch, hinge, and structure all look intact.

These tins are much rarer than the standard straight-sided 50-round ammo cans, making them sought-after among WWII collectors.

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02/09/2025

Every piece in our latest selection carries with it a story – of service, honour, and the men and regiments who shaped history.

Sourced with care for their authenticity and rarity, these regimental treasures offer more than just collectability – they offer a connection to the past that few will ever hold.

We invite you to explore these new additions today, before they are claimed by discerning collectors

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23/08/2025

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31/07/2025

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05/07/2025

30/06/2025

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