Mons' :- Autumn 2018

Autumn 2018
Mons Military Antiques adds to its site sales pages, (in the main) a diverse range of 1914 - 1945 military antiques and collectables, where all spend capabilities are catered for; allowing beginners as well as advanced collectors to enjoy listed items.
I have over the past months been on many trips within the UK and Europe viewing and buying in stock; this continues to be the case!
Not all Mons’ stocked items are detailed/site listed. I have many items in stock awaiting listing.
All listed items are available for immediate purchase un-like the current ‘fashion’ for buying at auction. Prices again un-like auction houses, are as stated and are without expensive buyer premiums and VAT on the buyer premiums.
Mons’ also offers easy payment plans on multi buys and the more expensive
items, making an addition to your collection as easy as possible.
Mons' is always happy to receive the offer of surplus to collection items, either as part exchanges or direct purchase. (As long as a seller is happy/can comply with my buy in regime, see terms 'Buying In').
The long, on-going ‘house-keeping chores' I have started regarding the site itself and stocked items seems to be a never ending task and coming a poor third in order of preference too site listing and stock purchasing.
My social media pages are used to give a 'heads up' and prior warning on some future listings, so my Face-Book, Twitter & Instagram pages are worth a look.
My LI page tries to promote the need to value our uniformed services and medical personnel.

Mons Military Antiques can be followed via ‘Twitter', search Richard Archer, on ‘Instagram’ search Mons Military Antiques and Face book search Mons Military Antiques....

....'Busy times (as ever), and much too do’,....please remember its only me doing it all!

'Looking forward to hearing from you soon' !

Best regards....Richard

Code: 107351Price: On Request

WW2 BRITISH RAF ISSUE HOLY BIBLE. ACTIVE SERVICE EDITION

An edition of the RAF active service edition of the Holy Bible.
A high quality produced publication with the inside front cover carrying the Kings message as of 15th Sept. 1939.
To the inside front and rear covers the owner has written in ink his service from June 1940.
Its contained in a card box which is the box for a bible, not however this edition RAF edition.
Their is an inked name to the box which may be a family member.
Superb condition item !

Code: 107348Price: 45.00 GBP

WW1 BRITISH LUSITANIA SINKING MEDALLION

A very nice, clean example of this piece of iconic WW1 British propaganda.
Box is damage free, with commensurate rust spotting stains from the medallion.
Medallion is with a couple of small surface areas of rust marking (would easily clean off).
Sadly the descriptive sheet is absent

Code: 107342Price:

WW1 BRITISH SBR CARRY BAG

A well used British carry bag for the small box respirator.
One front cover flap popper is absent and their is a corrosion fraying to one small area of the carry strap.
All other fittings are present and in working order.
An item that with some gentle remedial conservation work, would make for a nice item.
A rare item to find on its own.

Code: 107346Price: 150.00 GBP

WW1 BRITISH ‘LORD DERBY SCHEME’ RECRUIT ARMBAND

A very clean and damage free ‘narrow’ Derby Scheme recruit armband.
Khaki wool band with red crown, tin fastening buttons, and good clear stamp details to the under-side.
Moth free.
A what might be termed ‘second phase’ band that was reduced in width to save on uniform cloth.

Code: 107340Price: 45.00 GBP

WW1 BRITISH ARIAL FLECHETTE DART (1)

A superb, multi-piece construction arial dart, as used as an anti-personnel weapon during WW1.
This form of multi-piece dart gave way to the simpler to manufacture darts single piece machined dart.
This earlier form of dart and its manufacture are typical of the craftsmanship of the day.

(Arial flechette darts were intended as an anti-personnel weapon intended to cause severe none life threatening injury. In doing this the the unfortunate being struck by the weapon was eliminated from the conflict and said medical services called to action to treat the casualty, placing maximum strain on the medical services).

Code: 107338Price: 155.00 GBP

WW1 BRITISH ARIAL FLECHETTE DART (2)

Dart is in excellent condition with much original paint finish remaining.
Easy to mass produce type dart, with spike and blade ends.
Approx. 130mm in length.
No maker of date details as is usual with most darts of this type / vintage.

Code: 107337Price: 65.00 GBP

WW1 BRITISH OFFICER RIDING BREECHES

A superb pair of privately tailored/purchased WW1 vintage riding breeches as favoured by the officer classes of the period.
Magnificent quality tailoring, in damage/moth free condition.
One of the small ankle fastening buttons absent only.
Would compliment a WW1 officer representation very well !

Code: 107334Price: 250.00 GBP

WW2 CANADIAN MANUFACTURED BD TOP

A WW2 dated/manufactured battle dress top.
The top has been officer used by a Major or 2nd Lt., having the rank and upper shoulder title insignia removed (evidence still remains).
The interior is with good maker and date details, also with inked size details suggesting that the top may well have at some time been used in a theatrical costumiers.
Very nice overall condition, and the type of item that could be used to create an image of choice.

Code: 107333Price: 75.00 GBP

THIRD REICH GERMAN SD OFFICER RANK SHOULDER BOARDS

A fine matched pair of SS SD (Sicherheitsdienst) Untersturmfuhrer rank shoulder boards.
Silver wire lacing now tarnishing grey. Correct fine green cord branch of service piping with black wool underlay.
Moth and damagre free.
Rare boards, and even rarer to now find as a matched pair.

Code: 107331Price: 350.00 GBP