Medals & Militaria

Joseph Berry pilot medals valued at up to $12,500
Second world war pilot Joseph Berry was awarded a number of medals

Civil war presentation sword among highlights at Heritage
The US civil war presentation sword could make more than $40,000

Victoria Crosses feared lost in Clandon Park House fire
Six Victoria Crosses are feared destroyed following the blaze at the National Trust property

Kamikaze pilot's headband auctions for $8,000
A Japanese kamikaze pilot wore the headband during an attack on the USS Franklin

Mamluk helmet auctions for $198,500 in London
A 15th century Mamluk helmet has headlined an Eastern weapons auction at Bonhams

Mk1A Vickers Submarine Spitfire valued at $3.7m
The Mk1A Vickers Submarine Spitfire has been restored to airworthy condition

HMS Medway Queen Dunkirk artefacts to auction at Bonhams
The HMS Medway Queen was involved in the 1940 Dunkirk evacuation

Tipu Sultan gem sword leads London auction with $3.1m bid
A gem-covered sword belonging to Tipu Sultan headlined at Bonhams

US Navy Red Cross flag could make up to $20,000
The US Navy Red Cross flag was flown during the Normandy landings

1939 German Enigma machine achieves $49,500
The 1939 Enigma machine was among the highlights of a German auction

British POW contraband radio to auction at Bonhams
A British POW built the contraband radio in Stalag 17 during the second world war

Boar war Victoria Cross medal expected to make $263,000
The British Victoria Cross medal was awarded to Boer war soldier Frederick Bradley