Welcome to The Vault Militaria
Welcome to
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.
new items every week
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.
knowledge & experience
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.
Contact Mark on 07471 058445 or Andrew on 07944 609319
Contact Mark on 07471 058445
or Andrew on 07944 609319
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Browse our latest items
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Emergency Lamp for Blackouts
£85.00 SKU: 0045AThis is a very interesting lamp, used for emitting a ‘legal’ amount of light, during blackout times during WW2. It has a coloured shade, and a black base. The box is definitely well worn, hinges a little flimsy but still works as a box should. The box has “Made in England” on it, as well as a little branding. It states, “600 hours from one unit” on the side of the box too. The lid, also has a stamp that say “Amber” as well which we think relates to the ambient colour this lamp gives off. The interesting thing about this piece is that the connections show that it’s been used at some point, also, comes complete with shade and lamp (installed) plus original box. The lamp and shade itself is in VERY good condition, with no cracks, splits or even scratches. -
WW1 Postcards
£150.00 SKU: 0044AAll of these postcards have been lovingly preserved in plastic sleeves as they all come from the same soldier. There are 20 in total, and the recipient's address is clearly visible. They are all dated circa 1916. A lot of the handwriting is faded, though still readable. One states “Royal Engineers” on the front, another states “Happy Birthday”, and another has “To my Dear Wife” on the front. One of them incredibly has a small photo above “Remember Me” on the front. There’s a variety of different designs on them as well, and one even states “greetings from the trenches” on the front, possibly indicating what this soldier’s general role might have been. -
Replica RMS Lusitania Medal
£52.00 SKU: 0043AThe Lusitania Medal is a notable piece of WW1 propaganda, originally created by a German artist named Karl Goetz in 1915. It commemorates the sinking of the RMS Lusitania, a British ocean liner, by a German U-boat on May 7, 1915. The attack resulted in the deaths of 1,198 civilians, including 128 Americans, and significantly influenced public opinion against Germany, especially in the United States. This is an exact REPLICA medal, complete in original box including original paperwork certificate which gives more detail on the backstory. The paper certificate is quite fragile so please take care when unfolding it. But all the words on it are clear. The box edges show some wear, however inside the lid the paper description is clear and in good condition. The medal itself is in excellent condition on both sides too, though the liner for the cutout does show some spotting. Though this is only really visible when you take the medal out. -
English/ Deutsch Translation Book
£15.00 SKU: 0042AThis book, dated on the inside; 1946 is a translation book for Germans who wanted to speak English. Given the date, it’s believed that it was mainly used by German people, who wanted or even needed to work for English speaking employers, and this book would help them understand the language. Considering it’s age, it’s in almost mint condition, save for some general age and light wear and tear. No pages are missing, the cover is in excellent condition. None of the pages have been dog-eared and it doesn’t even have any considerable staining or marking on it. All pages are clearly readable. -
I Ragazzi Di Mussolini Book
£60.00 SKU: 0041AI Ragazzi Di Mussolini translates to “The Boys of Mussolini”. This book is written entirely in Italian and also has a date stamp in the back. It’s dated 1935. This book delves into the lives of young Italians who were involved with the Fascist regime under Benito Mussolini during his dictatorship in Italy from 1922 to 1943. It’s got minimal wear to the cover, each and every page is more than readable and the cover is in good condition. However, the front of the cover does have a large stain, like a grease stain over the title but it doesn’t stop it from being readable. The spine is in surprisingly good condition too. Though the text is actually a blue colour, there are a combination of blak and white printed photos inside, as well as some blue coloured illustrations. -
Anti-gas Ointment No.5
£20.00 SKU: 0040AThis ointment is a protective agent used to treat the effects of various chemical weapons, namely Mustard Gas. It was typically spread onto the skin as soon as possible, after exposure. Early application was critical to reduce the severity of injuries. During WW2, civilian were often given tins like these as part of their air raid precaution kit. This tin here, contains ALL original tubes of ointment. However, over time these tubes (metal) have oxidised as can be seen in the pictures. The tin has a small dent, and some scratches on the lid, however the base (where the instructions are) is actually in remarkable condition. The lid opens and closes well without issue. -
WW2 ARP Lamp
£120.00 SKU: 0038AARP (Air Raid Precaution) lamps from the WW2 era were designed to comply with blackout regulations during air raids in the UK. During the war, blackout restrictions were imposed to prevent enemy aircraft from identifying targets by city lights. ARP lamps were specially created to provide minimal light while maintaining safety. This example, comes complete with original cardboard box, instructions/ paperwork, paper packaging and of course, the lamp. Which still has it’s original bulb intact. The box itself is in very good condition, considering it’s just made out of cardboard. The corners appear in good condition, all staples are present, even the label on the box is complete, clear and doesn’t have any rips or tears. The box holds its shape very well. The included instructions state, in order to use this lamp you “simply need to plug into your lampholder and use your normal switch” which explains the odd looking plug. The lamp itself is in very good condition indeed. The cord is intact, without any fraying (except for the very end which these sort of items all have). The base has no cracks or damage, the posable shaft works as it should and the black shroud is not only present, but in excellent condition. Infact, aside from the box, the only signs of any real wear is on the white rubber oring, which secures the black shroud to the bulb socket. However, despite this wear, the shroud sits perfectly well in place. These lamps are very scarce now, and to find one in this condition, WITH box and original instructions is unheard of. -
WW2 German RLB Members Door Plaque
£65.00 SKU: 0160MRLB (Air Raid Protection League) was an official, national organization tasked with all aspects of civil air raid defence training. The RLB worked closely with the Luftwaffe and other civil defence services. These brass RLB plaques would be attached to members homes for quick identification in the event of their assistance being needed. To the centre of the plaque we have the large, first pattern RLB emblem, with stylized "RLB" and small swastika. The script of the outer ring "Mitglied des Reichsluftscutzbundes". (Members of the Reich Air Protection League) below that, it mentions "Landesgr. Bayern", referring to the regional group in Bavaria. This impressive plaque does have a small minor split at the bottom edge, but fortunately it doesn't stand out.
