The scarf hand-knitted for a British war hero by Queen Victoria
A scarf hand-knitted by Queen Victoria for a British soldier is heading for auction later this month. The presentation scarf was one of eight examples made by the Queen as […]
2017-07-10
Deadly WWII spy gadget collection set for auction
A collection of deadly spy gadgets used by British operatives during WWII is up for sale this week, as part of a special auction of military memorabilia. The items, which […]
Dambusters raid ‘Bouncing Bomb’ release button sold for £40,000
A button which released the bombs during the historic WWII ‘Dambusters’ raid has sold for almost £40,000 at auction. The button is believed to be the only surviving example from […]
2017-07-06
The Revolutionary War amputation kits of Dr. John Warren
A pair of surgical amputation kits used during the Revolutionary War by Dr. John Warren will be offered for sale at RR Auction. The two kits, which feature gruesome implements […]
2017-06-28
U.S flag flown during D-Day landings to sell at Bonhams
Bonhams will offer a U.S flag flown during the WWII D-Day landings as part of an upcoming sale in New York. The stars and stripes flag was flown aboard the […]
2017-06-13
The Secret POW Camp Radio That Inspired A Hollywood Classic
A secret POW camp radio that inspired the classic WWII movie Stalag 17 is up for auction in California next week. The radio, which was used by American prisoners to […]
2017-05-30
Unseen candid photographs of Adolf Hitler fetch $42,000 in U.K sale
A remarkable album featuring never-before-seen photographs of Adolf Hitler has sold for more than $40,000 in the U.K. The album originally belonged to Hitler’s mistress Eva Braun, and was discovered […]
2017-03-16
Adolf Hitler’s WWII telephone tops $240,000 in U.S auction
The telephone used by Adolf Hitler during WWII to issue his most heinous orders has sold at auction for more than $240,000 in the U.S. The phone, described as "arguably […]
2017-02-20
German M4 naval Enigma machine sets new world record
A German M4 naval Enigma machine has sold for a record $463,400. It smashed the previous record for an Enigma machine, set at $350,000 for another M4 specimen last year. […]
2016-12-08
Enola Gay navigator’s log realises $372,500
The original log kept by the navigator of the Enola Gay made $372,500 at Sotheby’s New York on December 6. It starred in sale of Americana and books and manuscripts. […]
2016-12-07
Chinese Emperor’s rifle smashes estimate at Sotheby’s
An 18th century rifle made for the Chinese Qianlong Emperor has smashed its estimate at Sotheby’s in London. As the first Chinese firearm with an imperial reign mark ever to […]
2016-11-10
Military scarf knitted by Queen Victoria could sell for $100,000
An incredibly rare military presentation scarf knitted by Queen Victoria herself could fetch more than $100,000 at Heritage Auctions in December. In 1900, in the midst of the Second Anglo-Boer […]
2016-10-21
Chinese Emperor’s musket could fetch $2 million at Sotheby’s
An incredible 18th century musket made for a Chinese Emperor is set to auction at Sotheby’s, in the first sale of its kind ever held. The musket was made for […]
2016-10-10
Lock of Lord Nelson’s hair up for auction
A rare lock of hair from the head of Lord Nelson is currently up for auction with JustCollecting.com. The lock is believed to have been taken from Nelson’s body following […]
2016-09-29
Morphy Auctions to sell largest ever private militaria collection
The largest private collection of militaria ever offered for sale will cross the block at Morphy Auctions next month. The auction, held in conjunction with Greg Martin & Associates, will […]
