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Metal badge with sword behind a crown. Underneath is a banner which says "Home Counties."

Pickelhelm helmet is mostly made of leather and metal. On the front of the helmet there is a metal piece attached that says "PIO IX." Above is a depiction of a crown, two keys, and two cords. At the top of the helmet is a piece of metal sticking upward with a ball attached. On either side of the helmet at circular pieces of metal holding the straps onto the helmet. The straps are made of what appears to be velvet and have brass pieces on top that fit together like scales. Inside the helmet is a liner.

Metal boxed charm contains a United States flag. On the top lid of the box a crown is depicted and it says "Britain Delivers the Goods." The bottom of the box has the initials "WL" which stand for the production company Walter Lampl, Inc. The back of the box says "Bundles for Britain Inc."

This badge is likely made of brass, and was worn by the Other Ranks of the Canadian Provost Corps. It features a lion and crown royal crest standing on a royal crown, all above scrolls inscribed, "CANADIAN PROVOST CORPS". The Canadian Provost Corps was the military police corps of the Canadian Army, founded at the beginning of World War II.

White metal badge depicts a right facing eagle in flight surrounded by a laurel wreath. Above the eagle is a crown and below it says "AAC" (Army Air Corps).

Metal badge depicts an eagle surrounded by a circular banner that says "Glider Pilot Regiment." At the top is a crown.

Metal badge is circular and has a crown at the top. On the banner it says "Royal Horse Guards." In the center of the badge it says, "GVR."

Metal badge depicts a column with two crowns on it. The first crown is superimposed on three feathers. On either side of the feathers, on a banner, it says, "Ich" and "Dien." The column is surrounded by a laurel wreath. Under the column it says "Albuhera" (representing a famous battle for the regiment) and at the very bottom is a banner that has the words "Middlesex Regt."

Metal badge depicts a castle superimposed upon an eight pointed star. At the top is a crown. Below is a banner which says, "East Surrey."

Badge is made of an unknown metal, possibly brass, and has the shape of an eight-pointed star. In the center is an image of what appears to be a three-leaf shamrock, with a crown in each leaf, surrounded by the words, "QUIS SEPARABIT" and "MDCCLXXXIII". The former is the Latin motto of the 4th Royal Irish Dragoon Guards, and translates to "Who shall separate us?" in English. The latter is a year in Roman numerals, which is "1783" in Arabic numerals. Below on a scroll are the words, "4TH ROYAL IRISH D. GUARDS". The 4th Royal Irish Dragoon Guards were a British cavalry regiment that landed in France at the beginning of World War I, and some of its members were reportedly the first British soldiers of the War to engage the Germany army.

Metal badge depicts a crown and a military bugle horn. In the center of the badge there is a banner that says "Cornwall." At the bottom there is a banner which says "1st Volunteer Battln."

Metal badge depicts a crown and a military bugle horn. In the center of the badge there is a banner that says "Cornwall." On the back of the badge is the name and location of the publisher: J.R. Gaunt London.

Metal badge is circular with a crown at the top. The outer circle says, "Life Guards (1st and 2nd)." In the center it says "GR."

Brass badge depicts a harp with a crown at the top. Below, a banner says, "Connaught Rangers."

This cap badge is likely made of silver and features two crossed kukris (traditional Nepalese knives) surrounding the number "7", all below a Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh's monogram (two opposite-facing letter "P"s intertwined) topped by a royal crown. During World War I, this regiment of the British Indian Army was known as the 7th Gurkha Rifles and fought in the Mesopotamian/Iraqi Campaign. The term 'Gurkha' refers to Nepalese soldiers that served in both the British and Indian Armies. In 1947, the 7th Gurkha Rifles was one of the Gurkha regiments that joined the British Army instead of remaining in the newly-independent Indian Army. In 1959, the regiment was renamed the 7th Duke of Edinburgh's Own Gurkha Rifles.

Metal badge is circular with a crown at the top. The outer circle says, "The Life Guards." In the center it says, "GR."

Metal badge depicts a lion on top of a crown and holding a flag. Underneath is a banner saying, "Virtutis fortuna comes." The ribbon at the very bottom says, "The West Riding."

Badge is made of white metal, and was worn by members of the Other Ranks on the feather bonnet or glengarry. The stag's head and rock ivy on this badge are both symbols of Clan Gordon and the Gordon Highlanders, the latter of which was a British Army regiment that fought in World War I. The regimental and clan motto "BYDAND" is Scots, and translates roughly to "steadfast" in English.

Metal badge is an eight point star with the top point replaced by a crown. Center circle has "NFS" which stands for "National Fire Service."

Cartridge box depicts an eagle with outstretched wings wearing a crown. On the chest of the eagle is a shield with a Greek style cross. The box opens and closes with a clasp. On either side of the box are rings.

Royal Corps of Signals metal cap badge is oval shaped with a crown at the top. The outer edge says "Royal Corps of Signals." In the center is Mercury (mythological god) holding a caduceus and standing on top of a globe.

On its obverse side this coaster features the cap badge of the Seaforth Highlanders, an infantry regiment in the British Army. The badge depicts a stag's head with a crown and the regiment's motto, "CUIDICH 'N RIGH," translated from Gaelic as "help the King." In the middle of the reverse side of the coaster is manufacturer information, "GARRARD & CO LTD." and "N2. REGENT STREET W."

This plate features oval-shaped, sepia-colored portraits of King George V and Queen Mary. Below their pictures on a blue ribbon is written "LONG MAY THEY REIGN" in brown text. Written in small text next to King George V's picture is the word "COPYRIGHT." A British and Scottish flag flow behind Queen Mary's picture. Behind King George V's picture is a flag with the royal coat of arms, as well as a flag with the Union Jack in its top left corner and a circular shape on it that is partially obscured; presumably this is a flag belonging to the British Empire. In between the King and Queen's portraits is a crown. Underneath the portraits is light brown text reading, "A SOUVENIR FROM THE FESTIVAL OF EMPIRE AND THE PAGEANT OF LONDON CRYSTAL PALACE 1911." The lip of the plate has an inlaid, ornate design and the outer rim is gilded

This plate features a sepia-colored image of the USS Pennsylvania. The border of the plate has the 1917 calendar year around it, every three months separated by a different flag, each one labeled in gold text. These include an "ADMIRAL'S FLAG," the "FLAG OF SECRETARY OF THE NAVY," "OLD GLORY," the "PRESIDENT'S FLAG" and the United States "UNION JACK" maritime flag. Old Glory is surrounded on the left side by the number "19" and on the right side by "17." In the center, bottom of the plate are the words, "COMPLIMENTS OF L. HEIBEL. LEOLA, S. DAK," written in gold. This plate has a gilded rim. The back of the plate features the manufacturer's name and location in green text, "D.E. McNICOL EAST LIVERPOOL, O."

This dish features oval-shaped, sepia-colored portraits of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth. Their names are written below their pictures on a golden scroll design. Both portraits are framed in gold-colored leaves. The portraits are flanked by British and Scottish flags, as well as the royal flag and an unidentified flag. Above the portraits is a crown, with another gold scroll reading, "MAY CORONATION 1937." The gilded dish has a shell-like, scalloped design. The back of the dish has the manufacturer's name and location in green text, "RADFORDS CROWN CHINA MADE IN ENGLAND," as well as the symbol of a crown

This plate features oval-shaped, sepia-colored portraits of King George V and Queen Mary. Their names are written in purple text below their pictures on yellow ribbon designs, "H.M. KING GEORGE V." AND "H.M. QUEEN MARY." Both portraits are framed in a blue rope design. The name of the artist of the portraits, "J.A. ROBINSON," is written in small text to the left of Queen Mary's portrait. A British flag protrudes from Queen Mary's picture and a flag with the royal coat of arms from King George V's picture. In between the portraits are pink flowers and a crown at the top of the portraits, connecting them. The top of the plate has a yellow ribbon design outlined in blue that has purple text reading, "TO COMMEMORATE THE SILVER JUBILEE OF THEIR GRACIOUS REIGN." Underneath their portraits are the years, "1910" and "1935" in purple text, the years separated by a small drawing of a flower. The plate is outlined in silver. The back of the plate has the manufacturer's name, logo, and location in purple text, "PARAGON FINE CHINA MADE IN ENGLAND REG P." Underneath this is more purple text reading, "SOUVENIR TO COMMEMORATE THE SILVER JUBILEE OF THEIR MAJESTIES THE KING AND QUEEN COPYRIGHT."

This off white colored mug features the flags of the allied countries of Great Britain, Belgium, Russia and France. A green and yellow wreath with holly berries and a red rope tied around its bottom wraps around the flag poles. At the bottom of the mug on a yellow scroll, in black text, is written, "FOR RIGHT AND FREEDOM." On the other side of the mug there is a red, white and yellow crown, with a blue scroll below it, perhaps a manufacturer's symbol. There is gold gilt around the rim and handle of the mug.

This button features the emblem of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. The emblem has a bison in its center with the phrase "MAINTIENS LE DROIT" in French around it, meaning "defending the law." Surrounding this are maple leaves and at the top, a crown with "CANADA" written right below it. At the bottom of the seal is a ribbon that has the words, "ROYAL CANADIAN MOUNTED POLICE." On the reverse of this button are the words, "MADE IN ENGLAND."

This button features the royal cypher of King George VI, the letters "G V I R" with a crown on top of these letters. Around this, written inside of a garter shape, is the phrase, "HONI SOIT Q MAL Y PENSE," in Old French. The word "qui" is missing from the phrase on the button, with only a "Q" visible. Each word is separated by a dot. This phrase roughly translates to, "Evil be to him who evil thinks." On the reverse of the button, written in circular text is the name of the manufacturer, "PITT & CO.," separated on each side by a dot and the the location of the company, "34 MADDOX ST. LONDON."

This medal is in the shape of a cross. The cross is black and outlined in silver. On the obverse side it features a "W" in its center. Above the W is a crown and below the W is the written "1914." On the reverse it features leaves in the middle. Above them is a crown and the letters "FW." Below the leaves is the year "1813." A suspension ring is above the medal that presumably would have attached to a ribbon, which is now missing.

This medal is in the shape of a silver cross. Above the cross is a crown. In the center of the cross is a circle, in which there is a portrait of King George V and Queen Mary. Around the portraits is the Order's motto, "FOR GOD AND THE EMPIRE." On the reverse of the circle is the cypher of King George V, "GRI," written in cursive. This side has a rope border. The ribbon holding the medal is red with one gray strip in the center and one on each edge. On the other side of the ribbon, black velcro has been added.

This badge features a shield with the British flag on it. In the center of the shield is a pair of gold wings, with a gold anchor underneath. On top of the shield is a gold and red crown.

This oval pin features a cross in its center. Overlaying the bottom arm of the cross is a crown. A letter "S" is both to the right and left of the cross. Above the cross in a ribbon-outlined design is written "Air Force." On the reverse side at the top are the words, "cross and crown." At the bottom is the name of the manufacturer, "by Uncas USA."

Lamp has a projectile shaped piece of wood attached to a wooden base. Attached to projectile shaped piece of wood are two medals and a medallion. One medal is an Austrian bravery medal depicting Charles I, Emperor of Austria (also known as Karl I). The medallion says "GOTT MIT UNS" (God with us) and depicts a crown and a laurel wreath. The second medallion is in the shape of an Iron Cross, has a crown at the top, the letter "W" (for Kaiser Wilhelm) and the year "1914." For more information about the medals and medallion, refer to the other notes in record. Affixed to the top of the projectile shaped wood piece is a "Scovill 1907 M" nose cone fuse with "LOT 172 and G-A-109-17." The nose cone fuse has numbers 1 through 21 which represented the number of seconds a soldier could program the projectile before explosion. At the top of the nose cone fuse is an American light bulb socket, which would hold the light bulb. The socket has the inscription, "Leviton Made in the USA 250W 250V Lamp Holder" etched into the metal.

Clock is made of both wooden and metal materials. There are two metal pieces on either side of the clock that have floral designs. At the top of the clock in a thin metal piece in the shape of a circle with wings and a crown at the top. Within the circle it a laurel wreath and "RAF" (signifying the Royal Air Force of Great Britain). The clock portion itself has numbers 1-12, "8 DAYS," and "WALTHAM ROLLS-ROYCE." The latter two indicate that the clock had to be wound every eight days and that this clock was made by Waltham Watch Company for the Rolls Royce company. The back of the clock has the following stamped into the wood: "T7448 -- RAF 1A -- 100 HP -- BE2C -- D2769MM -- P2835MM -- D No."

This circular medal is made of bronze, with "BRONZE" and the Paris Mint cornucopia inscribed on its edge. The obverse depicts two female figures; one resembles the Marianne figure used to represent the French Republic, wearing a Phrygian cap and holding what appear to be a flag and laurel branch. She rests her hand on the shoulder of the second figure dressed in military garb, including a helmet and sword. This second figure may be Joan of Arc, and likely represents the French Army. These figures are holding the city of Verdun in the background against a crowned and sword-wielding eagle in the foreground, representing Germany. Also in the foreground are coats of arms of Verdun and France, with "VERDUN ON NE PASSE PAS MCMXVI" ("Verdun none shall pass 1916") below. Inscribed very small is the artist's name, "CH. Pillet" (Charles Pillet), and his monogram "CP" is also on the reverse. The reverse of the medal has three portraits at the top, from left to right inscribed, "GENERAL PETAIN", "GENERAL NIVELLE", and "GENERAL DE CURIERES DE CASTELNAU". Framed by a laurel wreath are the words, "A LA GLOIRE DES HÉROS DE VERDUN MCMXVI" ("to the glory of the heroes of Verdun 1916"). The Croix de Guerre and Legion of Honour medals are at the base of the wreath.

This circular medal is made of bronze, with "BRONZE" and the Paris Mint cornucopia inscribed on its edge. Its obverse depicts a female figure wearing a crown and holding an American flag, who may be a personification of Liberty, Victory, or the United States (the latter is referred to as Columbia). She is pointing forward, directing Doughboys fighting on a battlefield. Inscribed on the obverse are, "St MIHIEL 1918" and the artist's name, "F FRAISSE" (likely referring to the French medalist Édouard Fraisse). The reverse of the medal bears an image of a helmet, shield, and map labeled "St Mihiel", surrounded by a wreath. Below are the dates of the Battle of St. Mihiel, "12 & 13 Sept 1918", along with a description in English and French. English: "The American Troops operating victoriously in the St Mihiel Secteur broke the resistance of the ennemy [sic] and captured 13300 prisoners". French: "Les Troupes Americaines operant victorieusement dans le Secteur de St Mihiel ont brise la resistance ennemie et fait 13300 prisonniers".

Obverse side of this Iron Cross medal depicts a crown above the letters "FW" (signifying Frederick William III, King of Prussia), oak leaves and acorns, and the year "1813." Reverse side of medal depicts a crown, the letter "W," and the year "1914." The "W" signifies Kaiser Wilhelm and his reign during World War I. The medal is attached to a black and white striped ribbon.

Metal bracelet is made from the following Australian coins: four (4) threepence, four (4) sixpence, and one Florin. Each of the coins either have 1942 or 1943 as the mint date. Coins were produced in one of three locations: San Francisco, Denver, or Australia. Indications of the production locations are a "S" (San Francisco), "D" (Denver) or nothing (Australia) below the "Advance Australia" banner on the reverse side of sixpence coins and under the right side ribbon on reverse side of threepence coins.

Metal pin is made from four (4) three pence British coins. Each of the coins have various production dates. The oldest coin depicts Queen Mary and this coin design was produced from approximately 1893-1901. One coin depicts King George V. The other three coins have the years "1935" and "1938" on them. Soldered onto two of the coins are the letters "H" and "R." It is uncertain if these are someone's initials.

This badge is likely made of brass, and features crossed field guns between a royal crown above and an exploding grenade below, along with the Latin motto, "REGIS ULTIMA RATIO" (roughly, "the last resort of the King"). This became the motto of the Belgian Artillery in 1949, along with the adoption of this badge design. The crossed guns and exploding grenade imagery had already been a part of Belgian Artillery uniforms in one form or another before 1949.

This badge is made of an unknown metal and features the lesser coat of arms of the Kingdom of Yugoslavia. This consists of a crowned double-headed eagle with a heraldic shield on its chest. One of the eagle's legs may have broken off, since it appears to posses only one. The Kingdom of Yugoslavia was formed in 1918 after the end of World War I, and was first called the Kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenes. Its coat of arms incorporated symbols related to the Serbian, Croat, and Slovene nations: the upper left section of the shield displays a Serbian cross, the upper right has the checkerboard from the Croatian coat of arms, and the bottom section has the three stars from the Slovenian coat of arms.

This badge is made of an unknown metal and features a sunburst overlaid with an image of a cross passing through a crown, below the Latin motto, "IN HOC SIGNO VINCES" ("In this sign you will conquer"), all beneath a knight's helmet. The motto and the cross and crown symbol are associated with the Knights Templar, a Masonic order. The order's name is derived from the medieval Catholic military order also called the Knights Templar, although it claims no direct lineage. This badge is likely related to the Masonic Knights Templar in some way, although its specific connection is unknown.

Metal locket has a German Iron Cross stamped on the front. The cross contains a crown, the letter "W," and the year "1914." The crown and "W" likely signify the reign of Kaiser Wilhelm. The year, 1914, likely signifies the beginning of the Germans fighting in World War I.

This badge appears to be bimetal (made of both brass and white metal), and depicts a pair of crossed swords overlaid by three conjoined maple leaves with a royal crown above. Below on a scroll is inscribed, "CANADA". The sword blades appear to be white metal, while the rest of the badge is brass. This badge cannot be accurately identified as affiliated with any particular branch or unit of the Canadian Armed Forces. As part of the WWI Hunter Collection, however, it is likely that this badge is related in some way to the Canadian Expeditionary Force, which fought in World War I.

This badge is made of an unknown metal, and features a royal crown above the motto of the Order of the Garter: "HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE" ("Shame be to him who thinks evil of it") inscribed upon a garter that surrounds a shield bearing three cannons. Inscribed on a scroll below is, "ROYAL ARMY ORDNANCE CORPS". Great Britain's Royal Army Ordnance Corps was formed after World War I in 1918, from the merging of the Army Ordnance Department and the Army Ordnance Corps.

This badge is made of an unknown metal, and features a royal crown above the motto of the Order of the Garter: "HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE" ("Shame be to him who thinks evil of it") inscribed upon a garter that surrounds a shield bearing three cannons. Inscribed on a scroll below is, "ROYAL ARMY ORDNANCE CORPS". Great Britain's Royal Army Ordnance Corps was formed after World War I in 1918, from the merging of the Army Ordnance Department and the Army Ordnance Corps.

Metal badge has a German Iron Cross surrounded by a metal circular rim. The cross has a crown, the letter "W," and the year "1914" on it. The crown and "W" likely signify the reign of Kaiser Wilhelm. The year, 1914, likely signifies the beginning of the Germans fighting in World War I.

This letter opener, or knife, has a 8 mm Lebel rifle cartridge for its handle, with the projectile still attached. The blade is curved, with a portion cut out at its widest part, and appears to have been soldered onto the bullet projectile. There are engraved decorations on the surface of the blade, including two flags and a ribbon with the inscription, "Snir de France", likely an abbreviation for "Souvenir de France". One flag has been painted to look like the American flag, and the other has been painted to look like the French flag, both in red, white, and blue. Green leaves have also been painted in the center of the blade. On one side of the cartridge is a circular crown appliqué.

This badge is made of an unknown metal and features a royal crown above a circular section that bears the words, "QUEENSLAND MEDICAL DEPARTMENT" surrounding an intricate monogram. The Queensland Medical Department was the medical corps of the Queensland Defence Force, before being absorbed into the Australian Army Medical Corps after the Federation of Australia. Badges for this corps were cast beginning in 1900, but never officially issued, and it is unclear whether this badge is an original to that time period or a reproduction using the same mold.