Before you is probably the most stunning collection of hallmarked silver tanks that you will ever see outside of a regimental silver room. They are listed individually, but I wanted you to get an appreciation of their size and presence when placed upon a table. Dine with the finest silver table pieces laid out for you, enjoy their commanding presence and know that you are in the company of the some of the best tables in the land! As silver prices continue to soar not only are the tanks fine works of art but a sound investment too, many of the tanks have a considerable weight in sterling silver. The tanks are all sterling silver hallmarked.

A beautiful hallmarked sterling silver mess table piece of a MkIV male tank, this silver model is the finest silver WW1 tank made to date. The tank is an awesome 9 inches by 4 inches approx and extremely detailed. This tank was specifically made for the Royal Tank Regiment mess table.

A beautiful hallmarked sterling silver mess table piece of a MkIV female tank, this silver model is the finest silver WW1 tank made to date. The tank is an awesome 9 inches by 4 inches approx and extremely detailed. This tank was specifically made for the Royal Tank Regiment mess table. Pictures show the tank on the table of Government House.

A beautiful hallmarked sterling silver mess table piece of a Whippet tank, this silver model is the finest silver Whippet tank made to date. The tank alone is 7 inches approx in length and extremely detailed. This tank, a known small run limited edition, was specifically made for the Royal Tank Regiment mess table.

A beautiful hallmarked sterling silver mess table piece of a Centurion tank, this silver model is the finest silver Centurion tank made to date. The tank is an awesome 14 inches approx in length and extremely detailed. This tank was specifically made for the Royal Tank Regiment mess table.

A beautiful hallmarked sterling silver mess table piece of a Chieftain tank, this silver model is the finest silver Chieftain tank made to date. The tank is an awesome 14 inches approx in length and extremely detailed. This tank was specifically made for the Royal Tank Regiment mess table.

A beautiful hallmarked sterling silver mess table piece of an Op Telic Challanger 2 tank, this silver model is the finest silver Challenger 2 tank made to date. The tank is an awesome 14 inches approx in length and extremely detailed. This tank was specifically made for the Royal Tank Regiment mess table.

A stunning table piece of an Op Telic Challanger 2 tank, this resin model is of the quality of the silver Challenger 2 tank. The tank is an awesome 14 inches approx in length and extremely detailed. This tank was specifically made for the Royal Tank Regiment about 20 years ago, it was never presented or sold and remained within storage.

A beautiful hallmarked sterling silver mess table piece of a Challenger 2 tank, this silver model is the finest silver Challenger 2 tank made to date. The tank is an awesome 14 inches approx in length and extremely detailed. This tank was specifically made for the Royal Tank Regiment mess table. Pictures show the tank on the table of Government House.

A beautiful hallmarked sterling silver mess table piece of a Challenger 2 tank, this silver model is one of the finest silver Challenger 2 tank made to date. The tank is an awesome 14 inches approx in length and extremely detailed. This tank was specifically made for the Royal Tank Regiment mess table.

A stunning table piece of a Challanger 2 tank, this resin model is of the quality of the silver Challenger 2 tank. The tank is an awesome 14 inches approx in length and extremely detailed. This tank was specifically made for the Royal Tank Regiment about 20 years ago, it was never presented or sold and remained within storage.

A beautiful hallmarked sterling silver mess table piece of a Challenger 1 tank, this silver model is the finest silver Challenger 1 tank made to date. The tank is an awesome 14 inches approx in length and extremely detailed. This tank was specifically made for the Royal Tank Regiment mess table.

A beautiful hallmarked sterling silver mess table piece of a Challenger 1 tank, this silver model is one of the finest silver Challenger 1 tanks made to date. The tank is an awesome 14 inches approx in length and extremely detailed. This tank was specifically made for the Royal Tank Regiment mess table.

A beautiful hallmarked sterling silver mess table piece of a Scimitar tank, this silver model is the finest silver Scimitar tank made to date. The tank is an awesome 14 inches approx in length and extremely detailed. This tank was specifically made for the Royal Tank Regiment mess table.

A beautiful hallmarked sterling silver mess table piece of a Warrior Armoured Personnel Carrier (APC), this silver model is the finest silver Warrior APC made to date. The vehicle is an awesome 11 inches approx in length and extremely detailed. This APC was specifically made for the Regimental Mess table of infantry and mechanised regiments.

A stunning hallmarked silver WW2 German Tiger Tank. This is a beautiful example of the quality table centre pieces found within the Military Messes. The tank itself measures some 10 inches in length by 5 inches width, standing almost 4 inches in height. On its base it is approx 11 x 7 inches and heavy. This is simply the finest table decoration you can strive to own. The detail on the tank is staggering, it screams out the finest quality yet sits on its plinth in a very understated way, again the sign of true craftmanship, it does not need to say anything, it simply is! The tank is beautifully crafted by hands that are very accustomed to the high quality demanded by both the Officers and Warrent Officers & Sargeants Messes. Silverware like this only graces the finest tables, they are rarely found on the open market as many are passed down through the years within the Mess inventory, or where presented as wedding/leaving gifts by the Mess, they then remain within the families. A beautiful item, not only of a truely German wartime icon but of a grace that is somewhat lacking today, a fine table piece and a sound investment (especially as silver prices continue to soar). Lay your table and eat with the finest! A very detailed and scarce dining table centre piece, very heavy. This is absolutely beautiful and made by the finest silversmiths. Made originally for a German Veterans group. Simply stunning! A fine centre piece for any collection.

A beautiful hallmarked sterling silver mess table piece of a WW2 Matilda tank, this silver model is the finest silver Matilda tank made to date. The tank alone is 7 inches approx in length and extremely detailed. This tank, a known small run limited edition, was specifically made for the 1st Royal Tank Regiment mess table. 1 RTR fought through Africa in Matilda tanks during WW2.

A beautiful hallmarked sterling silver mess table piece of a Churchill Crocodile flamer-thrower tank, this silver model is the finest silver Crocodile tank made to date. The tank and trailer are an awesome 14 inches approx in length and extremely detailed. This tank was specifically made for the Royal Tank Regiment mess table.

A beautiful hallmarked sterling silver mess table piece of the French Char B1 as used on Jersey during the wartime occupation of the island. The Char B1 was one of seventeen French built Chars used by the Germans during the Occupation. In it’s day the Char B was regarded as one of the most powerful tanks in the world. This silver model is the finest silver Char B1 tank made to date. The tank is an awesome 8 inches by 3 inches approx and extremely detailed. A limited number of Char B1 tanks were made specifically for the table at Government House, Jersey and for the Islanders. This is a truely amazing tank model representing the occupation of Fortress Jersey and of course the only time enemy tanks have ever been on British soil.

Dine in the presence of the finest! A beautifully hallmarked silver menu holder in the form of a WW1 Royal Tank Corps Officer. These menu holders were first introduced into the Messes of the Royal Tank Corps towards the end of the First World War and have graced the tables of the Messes ever since. By the late 1960s there were hardly any surviving menu holders left, many had been lost, damaged or 'liberated', thus the few remaining were treasured with reverence and fond thoughts of those bygone days when the Tank Regiments were numerous. Therefore, we have produced a limited number, faithful in execution to the smallest detail - we re-engineered from one of the few surviving originals, re-chasing and presenting as they were back in 1918-19 - for the remaining Royal Tank Regiments and the Veterans Associations. The menu holder, approx 3.5 inches in height, bears a current hallmark and brings a grace of a former time to any table. The Menu holders will be available in either single figures or table sets of 6 and/or 12, price quoted is per each figure.

Dine in the presence of the finest! A beautifully hallmarked silver menu holder in the form of a Royal Tank Regiment Officer in number one dress circ 1980-current. Menu holders were first introduced into the Messes of the Royal Tank Corps towards the end of the First World War and have graced the tables of the Messes ever since. In recent times Officers of the Royal Tank Regiment have wanted to compliment their vintage Royal Tank Corps menu holders with a more modern figure hence these lovely new figures were developed wearing the number one dress. The menu holder, approx 3.5 inches in height, bears a current hallmark and brings a grace of a former time to any table. The Menu holders will be available in either single figures or table sets of 6 and/or 12, price quoted is per each figure.

A beautiful hallmarked sterling silver mess table piece of an Abrams tank, this silver model is the finest Abrams tank made to date. The tank is an awesome 14 inches approx in length and extremely detailed, even the non-slip surface shows clearly. A stunning table centre piece for any Abrams crew or veteran, a real eye catcher of quality silversmithing.

A very scarce 4th Royal Tank Regiment double sided banner or standard top, in excellent condition, disc top is 12cm diameter with a 6 cm locating spigot, extremely nice and quite heavy, the RTR badge is in raised cut, above the 'IV' against the blue for Scotland. Something exceptional for the 4RTR collector.

A beautiful and stunning hallmarked silver Vickers Machine Gun mounted on a black plinth. Model is an absolutely beautiful example of the finest silver wear from the dinning tables of the military messes. The vickers itself is approx 8 inches long barrel tip to grips, standing some 5-6 inches in height, plinth size is extra giving a very commanding presence to any table centre. This is not only an investment as silver prices continue to soar but a fine piece of silver art. Simply awesome!

An extremely fine and well presented pair of dress cuff-links in hallmarked solid silver. Cuff-links feature the AFPDS and HESH rounds which are in proper proportion and presented within a Regimental marked box for the Royal Tank Regiment. These were specifically made to the request and specifications of 1RTR Senior Ranks and are simply the finest on the market today. These are offered at a very cost effective and discounted price to the tank collecting community and RTR Veterans.

A Royal Tank Corps signet ring in solid silver. The ring face is the RTC cap badge with the right facing tank, plain shank sides, very typical of the period. The ring face shows some minor wear to the tank badge detail. Ring is marked in the rear with 'Silver' and the jewellers mark. Tested as solid silver, will polish up lovely. A very fine and scarce regimental ring.

An extremely scarce Tank Corps motorcycle and light car club badge circ 1920s - 30s, chromed white metal, approx 3 x 3 inches, two threaded screw posts to the rear, some pitting to the finish otherwise lovely condition, has the Vickers light tank over the title 'TANKS MC & LCC'. Nice collectable, make an excellent centre piece for badges etc.

A fine quality 18ct gold wartime sweetheart to the Royal Tank Regiment within its jewellers brooch case, Kings Crown, brooch pin and safety chain fitted, marked '18C' solid gold, approx 6gm including the brooch pin, has been tested and guaranteed - approx 38mm width on bar with the RTR badge 18x22mm. Lovely sweetheart with some fine enamel work to the crown and motto. Jewellers luxury fitted case is in excellent condition, jewellers details are marked as 'James Bros, Porth, Glamorgan'. A very fine RTR sweetheart brooch.

A fine quality wartime sweetheart to the Royal Tank Regiment within its jewellers brooch case, Kings Crown, brooch pin, - approx 48mm width on bar with the RTR badge 24x20mm, enamel work to the crown and motto. Jewellers luxury fitted case is in excellent condition, jewellers details are marked as 'Geo. J Baker of Wigan'. A nice RTR sweetheart brooch.

An exceptionally fine quality silver and paste 'diamonds' sweetheart to the Royal Tank Regiment, circ 1930s-40s, within its jewellers brooch case, Kings Crown, brooch pin, marked 'SCP England' solid silver, approx 7gm including the brooch pin, has been tested and guaranteed - approx 35x28mm. Lovely sweetheart with some fine enamel work to the crown and motto. Jewellers luxury fitted case is in excellent condition, jewellers details are marked as 'Ciro on Bond Sreet, London and New York'. A very fine RTR sweetheart brooch.

A sought after WW1 tank brooch in excellent condition, solid silver, maker marked 'NCPL' and 'sterling silver' approx 38mm in length, pin intact, these tank brooches are becoming harder to find, a nice example.

A fine selection of sterling silver Tankie sweetheart and association badges, so if you love a tankie or have an affinity to the tanks be it as an ex-tankie or a family member is currently serving within the regiment then wear a tank with pride! Badges are priced individually - Tank Corps tank £38.00, RTR WW1 tank £35.00, Kings Crown RTR badge £55 and the Queens Crown RTR badge £42

A now very scarce and sought after commerative statuette of the RTR Memorial Statue of the WW2 Comet 'Tank Crew', as stands in London on the corner of Whitehall Court and Whitehall Place. The statuette approx size is 6.5 x 2 inches and 5.5 inches high, mounted on a plinth approx 9 x 5 inches and 2 inches high. The statuette honours the Tank Crew above the legend 'From Mud through Blood to the Green Fields Beyond'. Really nice, very detailed and heavy, made in cold cast bronze resin. In mint condition having never been displayed. A good opportunity to obtain a scarce and sought after item of Tank Regiment history. The Statue was sculpted by Vivien Mallock and is based on a miniature maquette of a five-man Comet tank crew crafted by George Henry Paulin, the memorial shows the unique comradeship which exists among the men who fight in tanks. The Comet had a crew of 5: Commander, Gunner, Loader, Hull Machine Gunner and Driver. It was equipped with a 77mm high velocity gun and powered by a 600 horse power Rolls Royce engine. The Comet proved to be effective against the enemy of the day. The statue was unveiled by the RTR Colonel in Chief Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth on 13 June 2000.

A hallmarked silver example of the now very scarce and sought after commerative statuette of the RTR Memorial Statue of the WW2 Comet 'Tank Crew', as stands in London on the corner of Whitehall Court and Whitehall Place. The statuette approx size is 6.5 x 2 inches and 5.5 inches high. The statuette honours the Tank Crew above the legend 'From Mud through Blood to the Green Fields Beyond'. Really stunning, very detailed, made in electroformed sterling silver and fully hallmarked. In mint condition having never been displayed. A good opportunity to obtain a scarce and sought after item of Tank Regiment history. The Statue was sculpted by Vivien Mallock and is based on a miniature maquette of a five-man Comet tank crew crafted by George Henry Paulin, the memorial shows the unique comradeship which exists among the men who fight in tanks. The Comet had a crew of 5: Commander, Gunner, Loader, Hull Machine Gunner and Driver. It was equipped with a 77mm high velocity gun and powered by a 600 horse power Rolls Royce engine. The Comet proved to be effective against the enemy of the day. The statue was unveiled by the RTR Colonel in Chief Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth on 13 June 2000.

A stunning and rare tank plaque of a WW1 Tank. Plaque has maker/company details 'William Foster, Lincoln'. 'Foster' made such WW1 tanks to give to suppliers and people involved in the manufacture of the tanks. It is very heavy as its made of cast iron, others were made in aluminium and there are known to be a number of bronze tanks made for the respective Foster A, B, C & D foundries. Some tanks also found their way on to the sides of threshing engines in the 1920s. It is about 38 inches long and around 13 inches tall. Obviously due to the weight (22kg plus) its UK buyers only unless you make your own collection arrangements at your own expense. A TNT delivery within the UK, is about £45.00-50.00 plus, depending on packaging weight. That aside its a beautiful metal plaque that simply demands a solid tankie collector to re-home it. Obviously worthy of intense appreciation!

A lovely 'Tankie' post box for the descerning Tankie, be it on the hanger wall, troop cage or simply outside the front door, receive your mail in the finest of style! Aluminium body, powder coated black with a hand painted WW1 tank - measurements are height 40cms x by width/frontage 33.5 cms with a depth of 16 cms. A little something different yet remaining practical and functional. Mounted to the wall through 4 pre-cut bolt holes designed to take security bolts.

As per T0027 but for 2RTR.

A painted aluminium Royal Tank Regiment regimental plaque, Queens Crown. Often these plaques were hand-painted by the 'guests' of the Regimental Provost! Typically used on Squadron signs, walls and Regimental areas.

A very rare Royal Tank Regiment wall plaque in a chromed finish for external mounting. This is the only known wall plaque with a top quality chromed finish. It was made as a hard wearing weather protected (i.e. no troopers were required to 'bull it') wall plaque for mounting outside of the Regimental Headquarters building. It is stunning, a real quality piece measuring about 12 inches in height (see cap badge for comparison) that still gleams.

A very rare, hallmarked, solid silver Royal Tank Regiment cap badge, scorpion jeweller's mark, still retained within its presentation box. Box has the RTR regimental badge cut into the box lid, a very high quality silver badge, this is not a thin and bendy silver badge but a solid well made and heavy badge, often used as a presentation piece as well as being worn throughout 1 and 2 RTR by both SNCOs and Officers. This badge is both an investment, a choice purchase of current insignia and nicely hallmarked.

A large War Office mounted photograph of a wartime Crusader tank in Tunisia, photograph is approx 20x14 inches, has official statement to the rear of board. A couple of minor marks though these do not detract at all otherwise a fine mounted photograph of the wartime RTR in Tunisia.

The 'Tanks' - a fine set of cap badges defining the history of the tanks from WW1 through WW2 to the modern day Royal Tank Regiment. I am regularly asked by both serving personnel, messes and veteran associations for the set of badges that make up 'The Tanks', so here they are, top to bottom - Royal Armoured Corps with a Kings Crown and the Queens Crown version. This is followed by the badges of the WW1 Machine Gun Corps, the Tank Corps and the WW2 Royal Tank Regiment, all with Kings Crowns, then on the last row the current Royal Tank Regiment with a Queens Crown. All genuine period badges that make a fine collection when mounted. Recently I have been supplying sets for regimental presents and certificates of service, I can supply both O/Rs (other ranks) and Officer badges. This is a lovely set of badges that are both iconic and historical, you need to budget about £80-100 for an O/Rs set of badges, prices will vary depending on what badges that I can find, hence the price on application. Todate I have provided some 80+ sets of badges.

Royal Tank Regiment Clock hand made by 4RTR soldier, a fine wall clock with a hand cast regimental badge and scroll which has been painted in the RTR colours and mounted on a wooden plaque, approx size is 12 x 6 inches, a clock is then fitted into the lower part of the plaque - will need a new battery - the soldier's details are on the reverse. Made whilst 4RTR was in Berlin as the Independent Tank Squadron 1957-63. A nice little piece of tankie history.

A very scarce surviving regimental fireback to the Machine Gun Corps. Most likely from the Officers Mess, very heavy, solid iron approximately 22 x 17.5 inches. These items are rarely ever seen on the market as they simply did not survive the passage of time especially with many such items going into the melting pot during WW2 when metals were sought after to support the war effort. Lovely historical collectable.

A very scarce surviving bronze regimental plaque to the Machine Gun Corps. Most likely from a building or gate, very heavy, solid bronze. These items are rarely ever seen on the market as they simply did not survive the passage of time especially with many such items going into the melting pot during WW2 when metals were sought after to support the war effort. Impressive regimental plaque.

A scarce pair of solid silver Royal Tank Regiment Officer's 2 piece, Queens Crown, collar badges in mint unissued/unworn condition. Beautiful quality, solid silver with gilted wreath and silver tank, stamped 'silver', scarce collar badges not often found in this quality and unworn condition. Suitable for current use.

A fine gentleman's cuff-links and tie-clip set to the Royal Tank Regiment. Nicely made, black enamel background approx. 16mm dia. With a WW1 tank in silvered white metal, slightly doomed, looks stunning against evening and mess dress cuffs. Beautifully presented within a felt lined box. Available as either complete set or just the cuff-links. A number of people have been wearing them as sweethearts and blazer/jacket button hole badges. Cuff-links only £20.00, Cuff-links & Tie-clip £25.00

A very scarce surviving deck of cards made for the Royal Tank Regiment, circ 1940s, cards are the trademark 'pneumatic' style made by the De La Rue and Co. Playing Card Company with the Regimental printing by Gale and Polden, military printers of Aldershot. A particularly fine and complete deck, box beginning to go, top missing and bottom loose. A scarce find and something for the descerning tank collector.

A fine original acrylic painting of 'Tankies' marching past the Comet Tank Crew statue in Whitehall, London on the corner of Whitehall Court and Whitehall Place. This painting has a real depth to it and is a mix of Lowry type characature and street landscaping. Painted by a well known artist who sells worldwide both to the corporate and private market. This particular painting has an amazing play of light on both the parade and the 'Tank Crew'. A lovely piece of art and a sound investment opportunity too!

A scarce Tank Corps bronze striking bell, circ 1920s-40s, very typical of a Guard Room bell, possibly even from a Mess Bar, I remember one of these in the WOs & Sgts Mess in Hohne with 1 RTR. Bell is approx 6-7 inches in height, 7.5 inches diameter, a quarter inch thick, with 'TANK CORPS' around the outside bell rim, solid bronze so heavy, nice and sought after bit of regimental history. Wish I knew more, scarce item.

A pair of ornamental gongs from Hong Kong with the RTR badge on each gong face. Commercially made, many of the regiments serving in HK bought these items as 'bring backs' - obviously graced somebody's quarter in the past and found their way home to the UK. Both gongs have the usual wear though are in excellent sound condition. Something interesting for the holistic tankie collection.

Royal Tank Regiment (RTR) cigarette case circ 1930-1950s, in excellent condition, clean and functional, front of case has an RTR right facing collar size badge suggesting a 1930s to WW2 period, has the initials 'DDM' to the top left of the front, inside clean, the elastic tape for holding the contents in place has gone, easily replaced as they often were, approx size 4 ¼ x 3 ¼ inches (11x8cm). Once a very traditional item for most men, now a glimpse into past times. Lovely early RTR personal item that most likely went through WW2 and Korea.

Scarce hand made set of Tankie salt dough figures, circ 1980s, each approx 10 inches tall, made in the rural tradition and individually painted, scarfs reflect the colours of 1RTR, 2RTR, 3RTR and 4RTR, each figure has a hanging loop behind the head, uniforms are the black denims, boots, gaiters, belt, tank arm badge, scarf and beret, real tank park style. Something different for your 'little tankie' or a box frame centre piece for an RTR collection. Very nicely done and cheerful. Price for the four figures.

A Royal Tank Regiment regimental flag, unused still in its bag, MoD specification printed zephpol (knitted polyester), approx size 5'x3' feet or 150x90cm, single thickness flag reading correctly on the front face and in reverse on the back face, complete with its rope and toggle ready for hoisting, never used. An ideal tankie item for the snug, office or 'den' wall, squadron bar or Forces Day display.

A Royal Tank Regiment regimental flag in pennant size, unused still in its bag, MoD specification printed zephpol (knitted polyester), approx size 24x14 inches or 60x36cm, single thickness flag reading correctly on the front face and in reverse on the back face, complete with its rope and toggle ready for hoisting, never used. An ideal tankie item for the snug, office or 'den' wall, squadron vehicles, bar or Forces Day display. An absolute bargan for the tankie collector or veteran alike, and an excellent size to frame with your badge and medals, make a statement with your display!

Royal Tank Regiment black berets, brand new and unworn, various sizes available, leather sweat band - how many of you can remember how to shape your beret? I can provide a wide range of RTR badges both Kings and Queens Crown, including polished out 'old sweats' badges. A good quality beret at an affordable price for both serving and veterans use.

A lovely item of table wear from the Officers Mess of 4RTR, Scotland's Tank Regiment, silver plated oval dish and lid, approx size 11x8 inches, overall height of dish and lid together about 3 inches, maker marked 'JBC&S Ltd'. The lid has the RTR Queens Crown engraved over 'IV' for the 4th Royal Tank Regiment. Most likely made in the 50s. Dine in style with a fine quality piece of regimental history.

A very scarce and well presented RTR banner, circ 1960-70s,mounted on the 4 colours of 1, 2, 3 and 4 RTR within a beautifully made frame of RTR black. Approximately 28 inches square, absolutely pristine condition, iconic tankie centre piece. I have been told that this was from Hohne in the early 60s, 1RTR were certainly in Hohne in that time though I have no provenance to that effect.

An execellent 4th RTR Pipers and Veteran Association dress belt and buckle in parade ready condition, the RTR badge is silver though not hallmarked with a gilt wreath, an impressive looking belt, approx belt length is 48 inches so able to adjust to size, belt is black leather and marked 'L', belt height is 2 1/8 inch (55mm), a nice item from Scotland's former tank Regiment.

Royal Tank Regiment, 4RTR Pipers and Veteran Association Rose Hunting Dress Trews, in excellent condition, rich colours, approx sizes - waist 40 inches zipped and buttoned, inside leg 30 inches, outside leg waist top to hem 43 inches, there appears to be plenty of material for alterations too. Lovely pair of trews in quite a scarce tartan.

1950s issue Royal Tank Regiment Officers dress belt, makers issue label attached, size 36 inch, black material with gold wire edging, in unissued condition. A nice 'Tankie' Officers belt.

Royal Tank Regiment Officers Mess wall plaque - nicely cast in aluminium, powder coated and hand painted in fine enamel paint. Plaque about 3 feet in frontage, very impressive.

Royal Tank Regiment wall plaque 'The Tanks' - nicely cast in aluminium, powder coated and hand painted in fine enamel paint. Plaque about 3 feet in frontage, very impressive.

Regimental gate and wall plaques for the Machine Gun Corps, Tank Corps and Royal Tank Regiment. These regimental plaques are cast in aluminium, approx. 12 inches in height and solid, with tapped lugs to the rear. Such plaques have been made for regimental use since the beginning, often found on headquarters or squadron buildings. These were made in the 80s for the regiment and can be polished or painted ... click the thumbnail image to open the picture file for detailed images plus 2 images of 1 RTR Cpls Mess reception room where the regimental lineage is displayed to the visitor on entering the mess, beautifully mounted on the Pipes & Drums Rose tartan. These now hard to find plaques are priced per plaque.

Regimental signs as per the 1914-1940 period - these signs were made in the 1970s-80s using the original patterns of the garrison and barrack roads from the pre-war period. Original signs to the time were made in heavy cast iron and are incredibly rare to survive the passage of time, these much lighter aluminium signs are in the correct size, style and design. The signs for civil use were white background with black lettering and reversed for military establishments. Price per sign.

A now scarce and sought after RTR car grille badge, Queens Crown, in excellent crisp condition with minimal signs of wear, 5 x 3 inches, heavy 1960s construction, most likely a Gaunt made badge, bargain price for hopefully somebody currently serving.

A lovely surving Darts Shield to the 5th Royal Tank Regiment, approx size 12 inches tall by 10 inches wide, was silver plated though much of the plate has been polished away over time, quite a few names still visible, nice mess item for the tankie collector, chain broken on the back, easily repaired, needs a good tankie home!

Royal Tank Regiment (RTR) Millenium 2000 beer mat, produced by the Newcastle Upon Tyne Old Comrades Association, made in thick blue plastic, approx size 3 ½ x 3 ½ inches (3mm thick and 88x88mm square), cannot be many of these still hanging about. Something different.

Royal Tank Regiment (RTR) shoe horn, in excellent condition with no sign of wear or use, these were sold within the Regimental Shop during the post war years into the early 50s, the shoe horn is in strong coloured plastic which in turn is housed within a brown leather case with the regimental badge to the front, lovely little tankie collectable with a very practicable use.

Royal Tank Corps (RTC) Association Membership Book, issued in 1927 to a Pte. F. C. Phillips, in absolutely lovely condition. A little bit of Tankie history and scarce to have survived.

Royal Tank Regiment (RTR) 'Permanent Pass' 3RTR, C SQN, 1962 - so how many of you remember these then? Especially on a cold winters night when the Guard Commander scrutinised every detail of it hoping to find a mistake and have you for being out of camp and in civis too! A nice surviving permanent pass to C Sqn, 3RTR dated August 1962. Sadly not many of these seem to have survived, signed by the Sqn Leader. Excellent little document that all Tankies can relate too, well of a certain age any way.

Machine Gun Corps (MGC) cigarette case circ WW1-1920s, in excellent condition, clean and functional, front of case has an MGC collar size badge, inside clean, the elastic tapes for holding the contents in place are still intact, approx size 4 ¼ x 3 ¼ inches (11x8cm) and about half an inch thick. Lovely early MGC personal item

A scarce WW1 Machine Gun Corps (MGC) gold sweetheart locket in excellent condition, locket has a photograph of a uniformed MGC soldier on one side and another of the chap in civilian clothes, at a guess the latter is most likely post war meaning he was one of the lucky ones to survive the war, the locket is 9 carot marked '9Ct', lovely piece of MGC sweetheart history. Approx. size 30mm diameter.

Scarce 4th Royal Tank Regiment plaque, one of only 4 made, in lovely condition, approx size is 5.5 x 7 inches, a really top quality and heavy plaque with an amazing double tank mounted badge with the 'IV' incorporated into the lower wreath. As said, only 4 ever made, I will advise the buyer of all the details, needs to find a 4RTR home.

An extremely rare cast iron WW1 Tank Collecting Box, these boxes are as old as the Tank itself, introduced to allow the public to help support the funding of the tank. An old penny is placed into the tray of the canon, the plunger pulled back and released to fire the penny into the slot in the side of the tank, a clever idea, which no doubt had children wanting to shoot their pennies into the tank all day. Not many of these have survived; sometimes you see parts of the tank but rarely ever the base unit and canon. This particular example is in excellent all round condition with the canon spring still working and able to shoot a penny, plus it retains some of the original paintwork. A truly iconic tank item that was produced as the tank was born. A stunning tankie collectable.

A beautifully detailed Bastogne 'Sherman Tank' ashtray. Bastogne is a World War two time warp where visitors to the Belgian town can see evidence of the wartime Americans everywhere. It was in Bastogne and the Ardennes that the American forces were involved in heavy fighting. In the town plaza sits a Sherman tank, mounted as a monument and all along the curving roads into and out of the town are Sherman tank turrets functioning as route markers. This is an early 1950s ashtray, finely done, commemorating the town's Sherman and the American forces that fought in the town and surrounding area in the latter part of WW2. Beautiful item, approx 6 inches diameter.

A veteran or sweetheart made tea tray, embroided RTR badge with the '49 Batt RTR' set into a wooden tray with protective top, approx 19 inches wide. In excellent condition overall, a little parting to the base, see images. A lovely RTR homefront item.

A very nice 48RTR car badge in unused condition, still within its protective case, complete with fixing tool - 48 RTR are famous for the disabling and capture of Tiger 131, in the lead up to the Battle of Longstop Hill in Tunisia in 1943, Tiger 131 now resides in the Tank Museum.

An extremely rare Iranian Shir 1 MBT AFV Tank Identification Plate, these were to be fitted to each of the Shir 1 tanks with the various indentification details of that particular tank being punched into the plate, the Shir order was not fully completed due to the Iranian Revolution with the tanks being redesignated for Jordan and other Middle Eastern countries. Something special for the descerning tank collector.

Tank Corps Captain in Fighting Order, an early Institute of Army Education, Eltham, educational print in excellent unmarked condition, nicely marked, size is approx 31x50 cm, - Eltham was a school for returning WW2 soldiers helping them prepare for demob and return to civi street, Eltham became the Institute of Army Education in 1948 - A very nice military print that would look stunning framed.

Royal Tank Regiment sweetheart embroidered panel, circ 1930s - WW2, lovely panel approx 9.5 x 9.5 inches, colours still crisp, excellent example of a sweetheart hand made panel.

Desert Rats Wooden Ashtray in very good presentable condition, approx 6x3 inches, with an excellent inset metal desert rat, possibly silver, a fine desert rats collectable.

Royal Tank Regiment 'Presentation of Standards' to 1 and 2 RTR in 2008 medallion, in excellent condition, bronze, approx size 38mm dia. Given to serving members of the regiment at the time of the standards presentation, a very nice piece of RTR history.

Royal Tank Regiment 'Presentation of Standards' to 1 and 2 RTR in 2008 medallion, in excellent condition, polished white metal, approx size 38mm dia. Given to serving members of the regiment at the time of the standards presentation, a very nice piece of RTR history.

Royal Tank Regiment Presentation of Standards Limited Edition Pill Box by House of Toye, number 28 of 125, within its presentation box complete with its edition certificate, in beautiful unmarked condition. These do not come on to the market often, a nice opportunity for the RTR collector or as a sweetheart gift.

A scarce large size Royal Tank Regiment 'Presentation of Standards' to 1 and 2 RTR in 2008 medallion, in excellent condition, in oxidised GM, approx size 70mm dia. These larger medallions were given to VIPs only, there was less than ten made with the crossed double standards design. A scarce medallion from the standards presentation, a very nice piece of RTR history.

Royal Tank Regiment armband, excellent condition, no damage or marks, RTR crewbadge on red crossgrain material, similar to Orderly Officers sash, button back, approx size is 8x4 inches when both sides are folded flat, could be related to 2RTR regimental police, guard commander or even JNCO cadre. Nice interesting day to day RTR uniform item.

A nice metal model of a FV433 Abbot Self-Propelled Gun, circ 70s manufacture, with rotating turret, approx size is 11x6cm with a height of 5cm, well made, plenty of detail and heavy. A fine model Abbot SPG.

A detailed metal model of the Warrior Infantry Fighting Vehicle or Armoured Personnel Carrier (APC) FV510, circ late 80s manufacture, with rotating turret, approx size is 13x6.5 cm with a height of 6 cm, very detailed metal model, well made and quite heavy, on a wooden base, looks impressive. I'm advised that this was a GKN Sankey/BAe Systems presentation model.

A fine stylised wooden Crusader Tank, handmade with rotating turret, circ 40s, beautifully made with carved track faces, rear of hull has a Royal Tank Regiment officers collar badge, hull mounted on to a plinth, approx size 10x 4.25 inches with a height of 4.25 inches, turrent appears to have once had a bit of wire as an aerial, easily replaced, underneath the hull front is a 'towing eye' which is actually the handle for a hidden drawer, the base of the drawer has the orginal owner or maker's details - appears to be 'Cpl Trevett, 57th T Regiment, Warminster, Jan 1940 - the date certainly ties in with the 57th Training Regiment RAC being based at Warminster before the move to Catterick in 1943. A very interesting and well made model Crusauder tank made almost as they entered service at the beginning of the war by a member of the RAC training team, most likely an RTR tankie on the permanent staff, historical item worthy of further research.

POW made wooden Matilda Tank, advised as made in the Harperley POW camp 93 at Fir Tree, near Crook in Co. Durham, Lovely hand built tank that would benefit from another modeller to bring it back to its former glory. The tank is fairly large, approx. 19 inches in hull length, 9 inches wide and about 9 inches in height. The hull is mounted on 4 cotton bobbin wheels to allow the tank to be pushed about, perhaps for a child's toy, there is also a loop at the front to tie string to allowing the tank to be pulled along. A lovely piece of history that would add to any collection.

Abrams Main Battle Tank hand made in wood by Master Craftsman, beautiful large custom made Abrams tank, this was a one off made model, very heavy and a delight to handle, approx size of hull 20 inches, with barrel length 24 inches, hull width is approx 9 inches and height about 9 inches too. A magnificent model tank.

7th Royal Tank Regiment - Visit of HM The Queen to the Regiment, 10th July 1957 at Catterick, collection of photographs compiled from the regimental scrapbooks by the late Peter Payne, wonderful historical archive, these dvds are extremely scarce.

4th Royal Tank Regiment photographs from the regimental scrapbooks, 2 collections compiled by the late Peter Payne, photographs of the Pipes and Drums and the Regimental Scrapbook 1965-71, an absolute treasure of images, the scrapbook covers the time from Seremban to Hereford and then back on to Hohne. These dvd sets are extremely scarce and hard to obtain.

7th Royal Tank Regiment - Sergeant Alfred Longstaff MM, a collection of photographs compiled from the regimental scrapbooks by the late Peter Payne covering the service of Sgt. Longstaff MM, wonderful historical archive, these dvds are extremely scarce.

Royal Tank Regiment Association - Newcastle Branch, a collection of 'Then and Now' photographs compiled by the late Peter Payne covering the branch members as they were in the 'day' and as they are now - when the dvd was made that is, I believe Peter put this together for the members in the early 2000s, wonderful historical archive, these dvds are extremely scarce.

4th Royal Tank Regiment - Visit of members of the 4RTR Association to London, 20th November 2005, collection of photographs compiled by the late Peter Payne, wonderful historical archive, these dvds are extremely scarce.

Royal Tank Regiment - Visit of members of the RTR Association to the Arboretum, collection of photographs compiled by the late Peter Payne, wonderful historical archive, these dvds are extremely scarce.

Royal Tank Corps photographs from the regimental archives, 2 collections compiled by the late Peter Payne, the photographs of a soldier of the 3rd RTC and the 2nd Battalion RTC 1936-38, an absolute treasure of images. These dvd sets are extremely scarce and hard to obtain.