***Antique Shop Closed for a Week in October***

Please note that our antique shop will be closed for 1 week commencing Monday 6th October re-opening on Tuesday 14th October 2025.  October Dates Closed: 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, 13th. We re-open on Tuesday 14th October.  We look forward to seeing you on our return.

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***NOW SOLD***A Collection of Falklands War (1982) Propaganda Leaflets.

A Collection of Falklands War (1982) Propaganda Leaflets. A nice collection of ephemera used in the Falklands War (2nd April to 14 June 1982 ((2 months, 1 week and 5 days)) - these make fascinating reading and a must for the Falklands War collector. UK mainland postage included. 

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***SELLING FAST***Over 30 WW2 Themed Posters Ready for FramIng and Display.

A great selection of WW2 themed posters with some iconic designs and very retro vintage images that would be great displayed in a collection, man cave, house or kitchen!  There is a great selection to choose from, but be quick as these will sell quickly!  See you soon here in delightful Devon. 

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***10/02/2025***Our New Website is Up and Running...

Please take a look and provide us with any feedback to improve it or if you encounter any problems. We will begin listing new items over the next few weeks... See you soon at our antique shop here in delightful Devon. 

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***NEW IN***Two WW2 1st Class Cased Iron Crosses, Bayonets and Medals.

All will be listed and photographed on Tuesday. Some great items coming in and going out of Armoury Antiques and Militaria!  Watch our Blog, Website, Social Media platforms and YouTube channel for updates... See you soon at our antique shop here in delightful Devon.

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***NOW SOLD***WW2 German Wound Badge in Gold Numbered ‘65’ (Klein & Quenzer).

WW2 German wound badge in Gold numbered '65' (Klein & Quenzer). A lovely early example in wonderful condition and very hard to find in this condition. Solid backed (as they should be - no matter what some try to tell you!) and marked with the number '65' under the pin.  A great original example in superb condition. 

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***NOW SOLD***1st Pattern FS Dagger.

A wonderful honest carried example purchased directly from the family and having been stored in a draw for over 60 years! Panels are visible, but staining of the blade has made them difficult to see.  Complete with original scabbard ('Newey' Pop Stud) with a name scratched into the front of the scabbard.  No loss of length ...

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*Armoury Antiques and Militaria*

A warm welcome awaits you at Armoury Antiques and Militaria with our antique shop packed with genuine antiques, antique arms and armour, militaria, collectables and curios. We stock a good range of medals, antique swords, daggers, helmets, bayonets, long arms and antique pistols, head gear, reference books and so much more!  We look ...

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***New In***Rare WW2 German K98 Bayonet (Matching Numbers) and 3rd Battalion, 13th Company Infantry Frog and Dress Knot. Maker coded to ricasso for S/155K for the maker Horster. The 'K' code is a rare marking for the year 1934. 

Rare WW2 German K98 Bayonet (Matching Numbers) and 3rd Battalion, 13th Company Infantry Frog and Dress Knot. Maker coded to ricasso for S/155K for the maker Horster. The 'K' code is a rare marking for the year 1934.  A superb matching numbers K98 bayonet with rare 3rd Battalion, 13th Company Infantry Frog and Dress Knot. A rare set to find in ...

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***New In***Bayonets, Medals and Badges.

A nice selection of items that have just come in - including bayonets, cap badges and Soviet awards.  All available to view in our antique shop here in delightful Devon. 

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***NOW SOLD***Vietnam Period American M1 Helmet (Maker Marked and Dated 1970).

Vietnam Period American M1 Helmet. In super condition and a great Vietnam period example that is quite a rare nowadays. UK mainland postage included. 

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***NOW SOLD***A Small Collection of Edged Items and Militaria.

A nice small collection of original edged items and militaria just arrived... 1. WW1 GRV 1897 pattern officers sword and scabbard 2. No. 4 'cruciform bladed' bayonet, scabbard and frog ***NOW SOLD*** 3. A matching numbered WW1 German K98 bayonet and scabbard in superb condition ***NOW SOLD*** 4. Numerous original Japanese swords...

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***New In***Two (2) Rare WW2 Maker Marked and Dated (1942 (***NOW SOLD***)and 1944)) Para/ British Airborne Forces Denison Smocks.

***1942 Dated Example - NOW SOLD*** Both are maker marked and dated with original labels and early type brass 'Newey' pop studs with original paint. One is dated 1942 (panel backed, early and very scarce) and the other 1944.  These 100% original dated and maker marked WW2 Para/ British airborne forces denisons are in v...

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***New In***Vintage 1950s Korean War Era M12 Cast Iron RFX55 Practice Lemon Hand Grenade Inert Dummy.

Vintage 1950s Korean War Era M12 Cast Iron RFX55 Practice Lemon Hand Grenade Inert Dummy. Pick up only item.  

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***New In***A Rare WW1 Belgian Trench Knife and an Untouched WW1 German Butcher Bayonet.

Two new edged items just in. Both are in untouched original condition and ready to add to your collection. Both are listed on our website for you to view. Alternatively, pay us a visit at our antique shop here in Tavistock, Devon where a warm welcome awaits you, as our regular clients know.  See you soon here in delightful Devon...

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***New In***A Beautiful Antique Late Shinto1596-1800)/ Shinshinto (1800-1868) Katana in Koshirae.

In fresh traditional polish and a very long example. In lovely period Koshirae and ready to enjoy, study and display.  Available to view in our antique shop here in delightful Devon.  

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Armoury Antiques and Militaria...The Home of a Genuine Japanese Classically Trained Swordsman...

Armoury Antiques and Militaria...The Home of a Genuine Japanese Classically Trained Swordsman... For over 35 years the owner of Armoury Antiques and Militaria has been living, studying and dealing in Antique Japanese arms and armour. We advise and supply practitioners, historians and television researchers and presenters.  We look forward...

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***New In***WW2 Vintage Chalk Painted Smoking Winston Churchill.

WW2 Vintage Chalk Painted Smoking Winston Churchill. A super little toy/ moment ere from WW2 that actually smokes his cigar when lit! This example is complete with its original box and cigar and is a wonderful and quite rare item.

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***New In***Antique German Hunting Hangers.

Two lovely antique German hunting hangers have just come in are superb examples of their type. both are in lovely original condition and would sit well in any collection.  These can be viewed at our antique shop in delightful Devon. 

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***NOW SOLD***A Rare Pristine Copy of 'An Oshigata Book of Modern Japanese Swordsmiths 1868-1945' by John Scott Slough.

A very hard to find to find pristine copy of John Scott Slough's  'An Oshigata Book of Modern Japanese Swordsmiths, 1868–1945'. This is a very useful reference and used by many as a useful guide and oshigata comparison text.  This is a 1st edition:  Slough, John Scott. An Oshigata Book of Modern Japanese Swordsmiths, 1868–1945. ...

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