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
Browse our latest items
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WW2 German Navy Dress Dagger (Kriegsmarine)
£1,195.00 SKU: 0147MSome dagger collectors prefer clean, minty examples, while others appreciate the character shown by a dagger that exhibits signs of service use, and wear. Here we have an untouched Kriegsmarine officer's dagger that hasn't been cleaned for decades, resulting in a beautiful patina. One side of the dagger shows more wear than the other, indicating it has been stored in the same position for many years without being moved. Personally, I find this adds to the item's story and character. The blade is in decent condition, featuring the standard etched design by the renowned manufacturer "WKC." The white celluloid grip retains its original wire wrap and knot, tied in the correct fashion. The scabbard's bands are highly decorative, showcasing great detail. There is a small dent about two inches above the lower scabbard ball. The original hangers are matching and exhibit some wear, with a tear on one hanger and a small section of the clip missing. Despite these issues, I would still rate the hangers as being in good condition. This is an excellent example of an untouched dagger that has always remained together. -
Third Reich Dagger Reproductions
£65.00 SKU: 0146MIn the hobby of collecting German dress daggers, Post war fakes are unfortunately common. This book is a must-have for collectors, as it could save you significant time and money. It covers numerous photo reproduction of daggers and provides valuable tips on what to look out for. The hardback book is in superb condition showing no signs of damage. -
Daggers Swords & Bayonets Of The Third Reich
£38.00 SKU: 0145MThis book is a must-have for anyone new to collecting Third Reich dress daggers, bayonets and swords. Authored by the late Frederick J. Stevens who dedicated his life to studying German edged weapons. Mr. Stevens was well known in the collecting community and had a wealth of knowledge on the subject. Over the years, I had the privilege of meeting Mr. Stevens on numerous occasions, engaging in many insightful discussions. This hard-back book is in excellent condition showing no signs of damage. -
WW1 German Trench Fighting Knife – ERN, Wald Rhenl
£295.00 SKU: 0144MA genuine First World War German trench fighting knife in its original scabbard. This is a regulation-type combat knife, commonly referred to as a Kampfmesser, carried by German soldiers during the trench warfare period of the Great War.
This example presents as an honest, unmolested piece, showing correct wartime construction and natural service wear throughout.
Blade
Single-edged steel blade retaining a strong, well-defined profile and pointed tip. The blade carries clear maker markings to both sides, with ERN / WALD RHEINL stamped to one face and RASIERMESSER-FABRIK stamped to the reverse. These markings are correctly struck and consistent with known wartime production.Surface wear and light age toning are present, appropriate to a service-used trench knife. There is no evidence of grinding, reshaping, or later interference.
Hilt & Grips
Wooden grip scales are in very good condition, showing no cracks or damage, and are secured by correct domed rivets. The characteristic grooved grip profile remains well defined. The steel crossguard is firm and undisturbed, with honest wear consistent with age.Scabbard
Original steel scabbard retaining a good amount of its original blackened finish. The scabbard body remains straight and undented, which is a strong point on a knife intended for trench use.Leather & Suspension
The original leather belt loop and retaining strap remain attached. The leather shows service wear but remains intact, with the press-stud fastener present and functional. A small area of wear is visible near the popper, but this does not detract from the overall integrity of the piece.Overall
A very good example of a WWI German trench fighting knife by a known maker, retaining its original scabbard and leather. An honest, service-used piece that displays well and sits comfortably within a serious First World War edged-weapons collection.Recommended Reference
German Combat Knives 1914–1945 by Christian Méry.
An excellent reference featuring high-quality colour photography and well-researched coverage of German combat knives. Highly recommended.
We sell to the USA, Europe, and most worldwide destinations.
All items are securely packed for safe transit. -
WW2 German Gautag Hessen-Nassau Badge 1936
£45.00 SKU: 0143MThis Gautag Hessen-Nassau (Frankfurt am Main) badge is constructed out of a die-struck aluminium -alloy base that has been silver washed. The shield obverse features an NSDAP eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika and dated 1936. The reverse side is maker marked "Philip Gustav Fest, Hanau" and features the original pin. The badge is in very good condition with much of its silver wash remaining. -
WW2 German RAD Women’s Labour Service Brooch
£38.00 SKU: 0142MWW2 German RAD Woman's Labour Service Brooch. This is a Third Reich-era brooch for the national labour service for young females. It features Injection moulded alloy construction, finished in a silver wash. The brooch is highly decorative and features rope coils surrounding a central ribbed circle, which holds a swastika above sheaths of wheat on a pebbled background. The reverse retains 80% of its silver wash, With the original pin still present and in good working order. The piece is also maker marked "J.B.u.Co." a common manufacturer for these badges. The brooch shows no damage and remains in very good condition. -
Price’s Sentinel Night Lights
£48.00 SKU: 0034APrice’s Sentinel Night Lights usually came in different packaging, but during war times, the packaging you see her was used instead. During the blackouts of WW2, these lights offered just enough illumination for essential tasks to be completed, without breaking blackout restrictions. This box, comes complete with all ten original night lights. We’ve not taken them out of the original packaging as some of the wax has melted, and made it a sort of ‘sealed unit’ and we don’t believe in damaging history’s artifacts. Instructions are thankfully, written on the box lid. They’re clearly readable and the box is in overall good condition. Minor wear and tear present. -
Princess Mary Christmas Box
£145.00 SKU: 0027AThe “Smokers Gift” box. This box contains the original pack of pipe tobacco, as well as the Christmas Card and envelope. The box, pack of tobacco and card plus envelope are all in very good condition. The pack of tobacco has a tear on the bottom but the pack feels and looks to be full still. It’s kept its shape and remains full. Aside from the tear, it’s in excellent condition. The card is also in excellent condition. The box is in amazing condition. A lot of these boxes are tarnished either all over, or partially but this one has only a tiny bit of tarnishing on the back near the hinge. It opens and closes just fine and even the inside looks excellent. There is a small dent on one of the corners but aside from this, there’s no damage at all. Although it doesn’t have all the items present, the box itself and its contents are all in excellent and notable condition.
