Welcome to The Vault Militaria

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The Vault Militaria

Authentic pieces. Timeless stories. Exceptional service.

The Vault Militaria is the UK’s newest destination for authentic wartime memorabilia and collectables. Specialising in rare and hard-to-find items from World War I and World War II, we offer history enthusiasts and collectors a carefully curated selection of genuine artefacts.

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Rare finds

Our team of experts meticulously sources, authenticates, and catalogues each piece, ensuring that you receive only the finest quality items with verified provenance. And we’re adding more and more items on a regular basis.

From battle-worn uniforms and medals to vintage weapons, field equipment, and personal effects, The Vault Militaria brings you closer to the tangible remnants of wartime history.

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We buy & sell

The founders of The Vault Militaria bring over 50 years of combined collecting experience to the table. They have a pair of keen eyes for the unusual together with an extensive knowledge of wartime collectables to ensure that every item offered is both authentic and exceptional.

With decades spent honing their expertise, they’ve developed an unparalleled ability to source and validate rare military artifacts, making The Vault Militaria a trusted name in the field.

How we buy

Contact Mark on 07471 058445 or Andrew on 07944 609319

Contact Mark on 07471 058445
or Andrew on 07944 609319

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WW1 British War & Victory Medal (Somerset Light Infantry)

£65.00 SKU: 0206M

WW1 British & Victory Medal Pair. Awarded to: PTE C.T. Jones. Medal Reads: 51207 PTE. C.T. Jones. SOM.L.I. The Somerset Light Infantry (Prince Albert's) fought in World War 1 (1914-1918) in several locations, including the Western Front, India, Mesopotamia, Egypt, and Palestine. The regiment suffered nearly 5,000 casualties during the war.
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WW1British War & Victory Medal Pair (RAF)

£70.00 SKU: 0205M

A WW1 British War & Victory Medal Pair. Awarded to: J.G. Stephens. Medal reads: 4573.3 A.M. J.G. Stephens R.A.F. Served with the BEF (British Expeditionary Force) 43sqn, 25sqn, 46sqn, 53sqn, RFC. Returned to home establishment and served with the RAF and Reserve. Enlisted aged 17yrs, and discharged after 8yrs service. A Cheltenham man.
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WW1 British War & Victory Medal Pair (DLI)

£68.00 SKU: 0204M

WW1 British War & Victory Medal Pair. Awarded to: PTE J.W Rhodes Reg number: 77774 Corp: Durham Light Infantry The Durham Light Infantry (DLI) was a British regiment that fought in World War 1. The DLI grew from nine battalions at the start of the war, to 42 battalions by the end. The DLI fought on the Western front, in Italy, Egypt, Salonika, India, and remained on the Western front until the Armistice in November 1918.
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WW1 British War & Victory Medal Pair (Royal Garrison Artillery)

£65.00 SKU: 0203M

WW1 British War & Victory Medal Pair. Awarded to: GNR J. Levy. Reg number 66512-253317 Corp: The Royal Garrison Artillery (RGA) Comes with fifteen pages of paperwork. The Royal Garrison Artillery was a branch of the British Army that operated heavy guns, especially in colonial and coastal forts. The RGA was formed in 1899 and merged with the Royal Field Artillery (RFA) in 1924.
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WW1 British War Medal & Victory Pair (RGA)

£58.00 SKU: 0202M

WW1 British War & Victory Medal pair. Awarded to: GNR W. Hawkins. Reg number: SR-6476-281476 Corps: The Royal Garrison Artillery (RGA) The Royal Garrison Artillery was a branch of the British Army that operated heavy guns, especially in colonial and coastal forts. The RGA was formed in 1899 and merged with the Royal Field Artillery (RFA) in 1924.
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WW1 British War & Victory Medal Pair (Army Service Corp)

£55.00 SKU: 0201M

WW1 1914-1918 British War medal & Victory medal pair. Awarded to: DVR J. McCone. Reg number:T4 057553 Army Service Corp. Together with copy of medal index card. The Army Service Corp (ASC) was a branch of the British Army that supplied food, ammunition, and equipment to the front lines during World War 1. The ASC also transported troops to and from the fighting zones.
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WW2 British Helmet

£190.00 SKU: 0200M

A nice example of a WW2 British MK2 Tommy helmet. This helmet is in good condition, retaining a large portion of its original paint and showing no signs of damage. There are markings on the inside of the shell, under the chin strap lug. However, due to age and wear, it is difficult to work out. See photos. The helmet features a black oilskin liner, in good condition, with crucifix form pad. The liner bears markings: "6 3/4" referring to the size, "VERO" the manufacturer, and "1939" indicating the production year. Helmet is complete with its original spring loaded chin strap.

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WW1 German S/98 Bayonet (early model)

£275.00 SKU: 0199M

This is an excellent early example of the German S.98 bayonet. This early version features a one-piece walnut grip in excellent condition, with nine slanted grooves designed at the time to improve handling. The crossguard, tang, and hilt are all in great condition, with a fully functioning rifle-retaining button and two inspection stamps to the rear hilt. The rear of the crossguard is stamped with "28.R.10.226," indicating its assignment to infantry Regiment 28, Company 10, Weapon 226. The blade is clean and in very good condition, with both sides of the blade fullered. This was done to reduce weight. The makers mark on the ricasso reads "SIMSON & Co SUHL," a prominent manufacturer of this time. The markings on the spine of the blade include a "W" beneath a Crown, the date 1901, and an inspection stamp. The leather scabbard is in very good condition, with all its stitching intact, including the staples that secure the top and bottom mounts. Although, like most of these period leather scabbards, they do develop shrinkage. This scabbard has lost about 8mm due to shrinkage. The top mount is unit-marked "60.R.12.191," signifying its use by Infantry Regiment 60, Company 12, Weapon 191. Completing this bayonet is a leather frog, although, not the correct type for this period bayonet and must of been added later, as its a WW2 K98 frog. We prioritise keeping items together as found and do not separate them. This is a very nice example.

We sell to the USA, Europe, and most worldwide destinations.

All items are securely packed for safe transit.