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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Queen’s South Africa Medal With Bars.
£195.00 SKU: 0104MThis Queens South Africa medal with clasps, "Relief of Ladysmith" "Tugela Heights" was awarded to Pte J. Bowles, service number 3928, 13th Hussars regiment. The Second Boar war was fought between the British Empire and the two Boer Republics (the South Africa Republic and the Orange Free State) over the Empires influence in South Africa. The Queen's South Africa Medal was established in 1900 and could be awarded with multiple clasps, each representing different battles or regions where the recipient served. The 13th Hussars was a light cavalry regiment of the British Army. The regiment had a long history and was involved in several key campaigns, including the second Boer War. The regiment was known for its mobility, speed, and reconnaissance capabilities. -
WW1 Leather Pouch (dated 1915)
£35.00 SKU: 0131MHere we have a WW1 leather pouch, dated 1915 and maker marked "J.CRIPPS". The leather does show wear with a small section of stitching missing, but overall still in reasonable condition for this period. The pouch is complete with all buckles present. -
WW1 Period Kukri Knife (1917 dated)
£435.00 SKU: 0130MDuring WW1, the Gurkhas were deployed on various fronts, including Europe, the Middle East and Gallipoli. Renowned for their bravery, toughness, and combat effectiveness, the Gurkhas left an incredible mark on "the history of warfare." Here we have a superb example of WW1 MK2 model Kukri knife in its original scabbard. The blade is in excellent condition, and bears several markings that tell us some information about the item. The first marking is "Co", which tells us it was made at the "Cossipore arsenal", more famous for its artillery pieces. The second marking "I G" indicates that the knife was issued by the Indian government. Next we have the date "1917", with a "II" above it, this tells us its a MK2 model, and lastly we have the number "44", which is probably the batch number. The wooden grips are in excellent condition showing minor wear for a Kukri of this period. The leather scabbard is also dated 1917 along with a broad arrow and "Co". The leather does show wear, as to be expected but it does have all its stitching intact. This is a very nice example of a WW1 Kukri knife. -
WW1 German S84/98 Bayonet (double maker marked)
£245.00 SKU: 0128MThese German S84/98 bayonets were converted from the S71/84 bayonets and produced from 1909 to fit the mauser M98 rifle. While they were a new type of bayonet, it utilized leftover blades from the earlier S71/84 pattern, which were then fitted to a new hilt and had the muzzle ring removed. This particular bayonet features an exceptionally clean blade with no signs of rust or pitting. Notably, it also carries a unique feature that is not seen to often, a double makers mark. On the front ricasso, the bayonet is stamped with "ERFURT", while the rear ricasso is marked "ALEX COPPEL". These markings represent two of the more prominent manufacturers involved in the production of these blades. One possible explanation for this double marking is that the blade may have been produced by one manufacturer and later finished or assembled by another, leading to two makers marks. Another reason could be the bayonet got sent to a factory for refurbishment or reissue, and in turn they stamped the blade. On the spine of the blade it is dated "86" under a "W" and a proof mark. There is some pitting to one side of the cross-guard and one side of the upper pommel, but the rifle retaining button works fine and the wooden grips are in excellent condition. The leather scabbard is in decent condition with all stitching intact. The metal scabbard fittings are undamaged and have been period painted green. There are regimental markings on the upper scabbard fitting and the cross guard. These markings really add to the piece and is great for those collectors that enjoy doing research. -
Japanese Early Arisaka Type 30 Bayonet
£165.00 SKU: 0127MHere we have a Japanese Arisaka type 30 bayonet with hooked quillon and leather frog. These bayonets were manufactured from 1897 to 1945 and are commonly associated with the Arisaka rifles used by the Imperial Japanese army during the early to mid-20th century, particularly in WW2. The wooden grips exhibit some light wear but no damage and are held securely in place by two screws. The rifle retaining button is fully operational and there is a seven-digit number to the upper pommel. The single-edged blade shows general wear, but overall remaining clean and bright and also showing the Kokura arsenal trademark and small inspection stamp on the ricasso. The front of the steel scabbard shows wear but no damage, however, the rear does show several indentations and pitting. The scabbard is fitted with a hard to find brown leather frog with several Japanese markings stamped on the back. All the stitching is intact but it does have some of the buckle retaining leather strap missing. -
WW1 Period Kukri Knife (mark 2)
£475.00 SKU: 0126MDuring WW1, the Gurkhas were deployed on various fronts, including in Europe, the Middle East and Gallipoli. Renowned for their bravery, toughness and combat effectiveness, the Gurkhas left an incredible mark on history warfare. This listing features a rare early Kukri knife complete with its original WW1 scabbard. The knife's blade measures 35cm and is in very good condition for it's age and period. The blade bears several markings that gives us valuable information about the item. The first marking, "D H W", identifies the maker, a manufacturer known for producing Kukris between 1918 and 1919. The "I G" stamp indicates that the knife was issued by the Indian government, while the "II" tells us this is a MK2 model, followed by The date 1919 and number 14. The leather scabbard also has some markings and is dated 1918. Kukri knives have become very hard to find from this period. -
WW1 German S.14 Bayonet
£220.00 SKU: 0124MThe S.14 (or Seitengewehr 14) was introduced in 1915 and was made to fit the Gew 98 rifle. The blade on these bayonets are quite substantial, measuring 31cm, with a total length of 46cm including scabbard. The Blade is very clean and in good condition, with a proof stamp on the spine of the blade and a maker's mark on the ricasso that reads "samson werk". The wooden grip plates are in decent condition, showing some light wear and minor indentations, and held in place by two domed head rivets. The rifle retaining button is in good working order and there is also another proof stamp on the rear upper pommel. The scabbard is the correct type for this bayonet and overall in good condition accept for some light pitting and indentations just above the lower scabbard ball. This bayonet was period painted black as we can see around 70% of it remaining on the scabbard. overall a very decent bayonet. -
WW2 British Royal Navy CF41 Binoculars (dated 1940)
£270.00 SKU: 0122MThese WW2 British Navy CF41 Binoculars, dated 1940 and made by "Bar & Stroud" feature a 7x50 magnification and come complete with original splash guards. The binoculars display numerous serial and patent numbers, as well as acceptance stamps, including two large British broad arrows. The Binoculars are in excellent condition and come with the original brown leather case and strap, both of which are also in very good condition.
