Military Navigation Training Set
A post WW2 wooden-cased set of military navigation or draughtsman training instruments by B.W.C. Co. (British Watch Company Co.)
This is a set of drawing instruments issued for training purposes. It is an identical set to those carried for field use, except they the training sets are in wooden boxes and not a webbing case. The case is clearly struck with a broad arrow.
Department of Energy Nuclear Stopwatch, c.1980
A rare broad arrow marked stopwatch by Precista, issued to the Department of Energy, probably within a nuclear establishment. It comes in its original "Gosport" marked watch repair box.
Presented in excellent condition, this stopwatch has just been cleaned and tested as working correctly.
ZMW Militaria do not restore or polish timepieces, rather, our service work ... read more
WW1 Military Navigation / Draughtsman Set
A rare WW1 military tool roll with period navigation or draughtsman's drawing instruments. All tools appear to be in good order with some age patina and ink stains on the canvas roll.
Tools are of early pattern and are supplied by various makers, they include; regular and proportional dividers (used for speed, distance and time calculus), articulated compass, pens, A11 map scales... read more
WW1 Silver Trench Watch, c.1915
A good example of a Swiss-made WW1 "Trench" wristwatch, has a perfect enamel dial with the popular, red "12". Originally these would have been luminous numerals as fitting for a military timepiece, but this has long gone. On the inside of the case, there are silver hallmarks, including a "G.S." referring to the British importer, George Stockwell.
These early 'wristlets' were typ... read more
WW2 British Army Navigation Set
A very good set of WW2 British Army navigation tools by B.W.C., complete with their original canvas case and accessories. The tools carry the company trademark and all are in useable condition although some may need a polish. read more
New Old Stock - Mk III Prismatic Compass & Case
A superb Mark III military prismatic compass dated to 1951, in unissued condition. There are no bubbles or signs of repairs - no putty. A genuine brass compass in working order with its original webbing case that looks as good as when new. Compass calibrated in both degrees and mills. read more
Pre WW2 Pocket Kukri
This pre-WW2 kukri-inspired pocket sheath knife was purchased in the Colonies, before going on to accompany its original owner, a British Civil Servant, through the war in India and believed also in the African campaign. It is well made featuring extensive wood carving, having been sharpened in service. A nice item.
Overall length = 7¼ inches
Blade = 4 inches read more
8-Day Smiths Military Bakelite Office Mess Clock
An excellent example of a military-marked 8-day clock by Smiths, with a perfect bakelite case. This pendulum clock is fully marked on the pristine dial with a prominent broad arrow. Having been serviced recently, it is sold in working order and is capable of keeping precise time provided it is set up on a level surface. The clock comes with its original "Smiths" marked key. Please note, that th... read more
Birmingham Pocket Percussion Revolver, c.1855
A Birmingham Gun Trade pocket revolver, c.1855. This trigger cocking revolver is in full working order, indexing and locking well with a positive action. There is, however, a small part of the rammer missing as shown in front of the cylinder. Cosmetically the revolver has a thinning finish with the remainder showing a dark age patina, good grips and tidy screw heads.
Barrel lengt... read more
Pre WW1 Ship Captain's Log Watch By Zenith
A rare pre-WW1 Ship Captain's "Log Watch" made by Zenith and retailed by the maritime engineering company of James Weir, Glasgow.
This silver hallmarked watch was originally sold as a "waterproof" timepiece, given that it comes in an early 1900s silver case intended for marine use. This design was the best, whereby the watch movement was given greater protection from the elements... read more
295.00 GBP