Arms, Armour & Militaria

Arms and armour stretches from ancient times to modern conflicts, with weapons ranging from swords and clubs to firearms, armour including helmets and shields, and militaria such as medals, uniforms, flags and ephemera.

Medals and militaria are often sold at auction as specialised categories, with arms and armour sales also held.


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Hunger strike medal for suffragette well backed at auction

25 June 2024

The medal awarded to twice-arrested Rona Robinson knocked down for £17,000 at Bonhams

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Sword ‘linked to the Lion of the Punjab’ takes a £44,000 slice of the action in huge four-day sale

24 June 2024

A number of strong performers stood out in a variety of individual pieces offered in Bamfords’ (24.75% buyer’s premium) large four-day auction

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Union general Sherman’s own civil war selection

10 June 2024

Well-known works covering the conflict come from the library of the famed and feared commander

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ATG letter: Armorial badges puzzler

10 June 2024

I am trying to find out the source of 15 what, I believe, are armorial badges which have been attached to a board.

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Portrait of doomed naval commander makes second highest auction price for Oswald Birley

06 June 2024

Just three crew members survived out of 1418 after HMS Hood was sunk on May 24, 1941, after a ferocious and brief exchange of gunfire with German battleship Bismarck.

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New book commemorates D-Day landings in 80 objects

03 June 2024

'D-Day in 80 Objects' tells the story of the famous operation through objects selected by museums in the UK and US

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Tiffany rings up the sales at Emporium

03 June 2024

When antiques-hunting in Northumberland, the fine market town of Morpeth is well worth a visit.

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US Medal of Honor awarded to Ukrainian soldier to be auctioned for charity

29 May 2024

The only US Medal of Honor ever awarded to a Ukrainian soldier is being sold to aid Ukrainian humanitarian efforts.

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Arnhem hero was a lifesaver

27 May 2024

Medal group sold for £43,000 at a Devon sale recognised the bravery of a medic who cared for others

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Ready to fight factory fires

27 May 2024

This Huntley & Palmers factory fire service helmet with white metal mounts and H&P monogram was the highlight of a collection offered at Kent saleroom Bentley’s (20% buyer’s premium) on May 15.

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Chardin still-life among highlights at French auctions this season

20 May 2024

Stand-out lots from upcoming sales including Chardin still-life, Napoleonic marshal's baton and fine art collection acquired over decades

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Antique arms and armour trade defends itself in wake of mail sword ban

13 May 2024

Antique arms and armour dealers and auctioneers have come together to lobby against couriers restricting delivery of antique examples.

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High ranking Napoleonic marshal’s baton emerges at Fontainebleau auction

08 May 2024

Michel Ney (1769-1815) was probably the most famous of Napoleon’s marshals.

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Collection of commander killed when HMS Hood was sunk by the Bismarck comes to auction

01 May 2024

When HMS Hood was sunk on May 24, 1941, it caused shock waves throughout the world, given that the Royal Navy battlecruiser was regarded as one of the most technically advanced warships then afloat.

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Royal Mail now refuses to deliver antique swords

29 April 2024

An antique arms and armour dealer is leading a campaign to stop couriers from restricting the delivery of antique examples.

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Medal awarded to 1944 Arnhem para corporal for life-saving heroics sells for £43,000

24 April 2024

The Arnhem-linked medal group awarded to Brigadier Sir Mark ‘Honker’ Henniker that sold recently at Noonans for £100,000 hammer underlined the demand for Second World War airborne honours.

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Bravery of mine defusers recognised by George medals and crosses

01 April 2024

George Medals were awarded to military recipients for bravery not in the face of the enemy, so bomb or mine disposal is a classic reason.

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Lost in non-translation: honour won by a blagger

01 April 2024

On February 29 Fellows (25% buyer’s premium) of Birmingham held its inaugural Monies, Medals & Militaria sale.

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Snuff box up at auction 'belonged to Napoleon on St Helena'

01 April 2024

The Militaria auction at Norfolk saleroom TW Gaze on April 18 includes an item linked to Napoleon’s exile on St Helena.

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POW sketches created in secret reveal Japanese camp scenes

01 April 2024

A remarkable sketchbook compiled after its creator had been taken prisoner at the fall of Singapore in the Second World War sold for £1650 (estimate £500-700) as part of a timed online sale.

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