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Additional Images Superb book of English Civil War Arms & Armour A copy of Thom Richardson's seminal work. If like me you collect in this field this book is an essential reference 1939 RAF Fighter Pilot\'s Dead Reckoning Flight Computor A scarce example of the Air Ministry Computor, Height and Air Speed, Mark II, the type commonly carried by pilots of single seat aircraft. This example is in superb condition and 1939 dated. Antique Zulu Iklwa Stabbing Spear The weapon that defines the Zulu warrior, tradition dictates the design was that of Shaka himself. This is an excellent authentic antique example, not a tourist souvenir piece Rare Flintlock Punt, Rail or Fence Gun Additional images Soviet Red Army Uniforms of World War Two A very useful publication centred on colour photographs of surviving uniforms and equipment. Published in 1993 and running to some 63 pages. 'Allied Special Forces Insignia 1939-1948' Peter Taylor's important study remains a key reference in this exciting field 'Australia' slip-on Shoulder Titles 'Housewife' Sewing Kit Pouch 'International Militaria Collectors' Guide' An ambitious work 'Knitted Garments for the Royal Navy' Lapel Badge 'Nazi Regalia' Book 'Surprise, the First Principle of Attack' A 1941 handbook for NCOs, this one bearing a Home Guard unit stamp 'The Revolver, 1818-1865' Taylerson, Anderson and Frith's classic 'The Two Types' by Jon An original of this classic Wartime humorous publication .303 Drill Rounds A post-War clip. .303 Drill Rounds A First World War clip of five in correct charger. .303 Drill Rounds A First World War clip of five in correct charger. .303 Pull Through The brass is Ordnance broad arrow stamped on this example. .303 Rifle Ammunition Cotton Bandolier .38 Enfield Revolver Training Manual Small Arms Training Pamphlet No. 11, Pistol (.38-inch), 1937, reprinted with Amendments (No. 1) 1940. .50 calibre Drill Round .50 Calibre Drill Round .50 Calibre Drill Round 1 Corps Printed Flash 1 Corps printed Flash 1 Corps printed Formation Sign 1 Corps Royal Artillery Flash 1 Corps Royal Engineers Flash 1 RCA Canadian Artillery Shoulder Title 1-RA-DURHAM white metal Shoulder Title 1-RE-DURHAM white metal shoulder title 1-V-DURHAM White Metal Shoulder Title 10 Corps Flash 10 Corps Formation Sign 10 WWI French Postcards Depicting French soldiers 101 Squadron Royal Flying Corps Box A lovely object, bearing unit details and dates. 101 Squadron RFC was formed at Farnborough on 12 July 1917 operating the Royal Aircraft Factory FE2b. It served during the Great War in France as a night bomber squadron. 101st Battalion Home Guard Flash (Z Battery) 103rd Canadian Expiditionary Force Collar Badge Sweetheart Brooch 104 Coast Brigade Royal Artillery Printed Flash 104th Battalion Durham Home Guard Flashes 104th Heavy Anti-Aircraft Regiment Royal Artillery Formation Sign 105th Coast Brigade Royal Artillery Flashes 107th Regiment of Foot (Bengal Light Infantry) Officer's Helmet Plate A very fine untouched example circa 1878-81 107th Regiment of Foot (Bengal Light Infantry) Officer's Silver Glengarry Badge A shako plate badge with pin-back 10th Anti-Aircraft Division Flash 10th Anti-Aircraft Division Flash 10th Armoured Division Flash What appears to be a North African / Middle Eastern theatre-made example 10th Armoured Division Flash 10th Battalion DLI Trench Art Letter Knife A genuine item of trench art, as opposed to a commercial piece 10th Battalion Home Guard Flash 10th Indian Infantry Division Flash 10th Indian Infantry Division Printed Formation Sign 11 Corps Flash 11th (Lonsdale Battalion) Border Regiment Cap Badge A lovely original example bearing Gaunt plaque. 11th (Lonsdale Battalion) Border Regiment Cap Badge From the same family as the other example listed. This one appears to be in bronzed brass; I am quite sure this is a deliberate patination rather than a natural age-induced toning (compare the two badges side-by-side as illustrated). Bronzed officers\' Service Dress variants of this rare badge are the least frequently encountered, rarer indeed that the coveted silver examples. A lovely original badge. 11th Anti-Aircraft Division Flash 11th Anti-Aircraft Division Flash 11th Anti-Aircraft Division Flashes 11th Armoured Division Flash A scarce printed-on-felt example. 11th Armoured Division Flash 11th Armoured Division Flash 11th Armoured Division Flash 11th Armoured Division Flash 11th Armoured Division Flashes 11th Battalion Home Guard Flash 11th Hussars Cap Badge 12 Corps printed Flash 12th Army printed Flash 12th Battalion Home Guard Flash 12th Candian Tank Regiment 1st Armoured Brigade Printed Flash Part of a collection I have recently acquired, assembled during the War by a veteran. 12th Lancers Cap Badge 12th Lancers Cap Badge 13 Corps Flash 13 Corps Flash 13 Corps Formation Sign 13th / 18th Hussars Brass Shoulder Titles 13th / 18th Hussars Cap Badge 13th / 18th Hussars Cap Badge 13th Battalion Home Guard Flash 13th Hussars Cap Badge 13th Infantry Division Printed Flash 14 Various WWII Song Sheets A delightful group 14th Army Flash 14th Army Flash 14th Battalion Home Guard Flash 14th County of London Battalion (London Scottish) Cap badge 15th (Scottish) Division Flash 15th (Scottish) Division Flash 15th (Scottish) Division Flash 15th (Scottish) Infantry Division Flash 15th (Scottish) Infantry Division Flash 15th (Scottish) Infantry Division Flash 15th / 19th Hussars Cap Badge 15th Battalion Home Guard Flash 15th County of London Regiment Cap Badge A Civil Service Rifles cap badge in blackenned brass 15th Indian Corps Flash 15th Indian Corps Flash 162nd Independent Infantry Brigade Flash 16th / 5th Lancers Shoulder Titles 16th / 5th Lancers Soulder Titles 16th Armoured Brigade Flash 16th Battalion Home Guard Flash 16th Century Cabasset A cabasset, the standard infantry helmet throughout much of Europe during the late 16th Century, and still in use during the English Civil Wars. Having a distinctive almond shaped skull with characteristic stalk-like projection resembling a pear and giving these helmets their name cabacette. Many of these were held in English church armouries from the time of the Armada, and examples were taken to the New World by the earliest English settlers, one has been found during excavations at Jamestown Island. This is a pleasing example, the rosettes and plume holder being restorations. In all a handsome example of munition armour of the late 16th Century. 16th Century Cabasset A pleasing example of this type of helmet used throughout Europe during the latter half of the 16th Century and in Britain up until the Civil Wars. 16th Century Gauntlet from Sir Walter Scott's Amoury at Abbotsford In 2006 I was fortunate in being able to acquire selected items from the armoury of Sir Walter Scott at his house Abbotsford, near Melrose in Scotland. In addition to being a being a famous writer, Scott was also an antiquary who assembled an important collection of arms and armour. He was a contemporary and correspondant of Samuel Rush Meyrick, and indeed commissioned him to procure items for his armoury. The armoury is on public display at Abbotsford and is to be recommended to the student of arms and armour. The gauntlet dates to the late 16th Century and is of steel decorated with brass-capped rivets. Though handsome, such gauntlets are not rare, however, one with such a provenance to an early and important collection of armour certainly is. This is the only item of European armour to have left the Abbotsford armoury and is likely the only piece that ever will. The gauntlet comes with a documented and verifiable provenance. 16th Lancers Cap Badge 16th Lancers Cap Badge 16th Lancers Cap Badge 16th lancers Sweetheart Brooch 16th-17th Century Austrian Arms & Armour Study Of extremely high quality in terms of written and pictorial content, and standard of publication. The best book on arms and armour I've read in the last few years. 16th/15th Lancers Titles 16th/15th Lancers Titles A variant striking 1788 Pattern Heavy Cavalry Sword A very good example by Woolley 1788 Pattern Light Dragoon Sword A very good example of this pleasing sword pattern. Having a uniform toned patina to the hilt mounts and scabbard, the blade is bright. The grip retains its shagreen binding. While the blade is unmarked, the scabbard bears the engraved cursive script mark of the manufacturer and Government contractor Wooley & Co of Birmingham. Of note is the presence of engraved initials WC to the knuckle bow and quillon terminal. Other distinctive features include a lanyard hole to the knuckle bow, and what may be another piercing the grip through the upper langet extension. The blade measures 33 inches, it is thought that many were officially reduced to this length following introduction of the 1796 Pattern sword. In all an idiosyncratic example in uncommonly fine condition. 1788 Pattern Light Dragoon Sword Further images 1796 Pattern Infantry Officers' Spadroon An example of one of the most elegant of swords ever carried by the British Army. The influence of Adam's neo classicism is immediatley apparent. The hilt of this example retains most of its original gilding, and the blade is pleasingly blue-and-gilt. The scabbard lacks its chape, though these occasionally turn up in dealers' 'spares' boxes. The stitching has failed towards the bottom of the scabbard, and there is an old, though strong repair at this point. In all a rather pleasing example. 1796 Pattern Light Cavalry Sabre An attractive example of this iconic sword. It is perhaps an officer's sword as impressions in the grooves of the leather-covered grip suggest twisted wire was once present. The blade is in excellent condition with just a few edge nicks indicative of use. It is complete with its original scabbard. A very pleasing cavalry sword of the Napoleonic era. 1796 Pattern Light Cavalry Sabre by Osborne A very fine example 1796 Pattern Light Cavalry Sword A good example of bearing marks of the blade manufacturer / importer J J Runkel 1796 Pattern Light Cavalry Troopers' Sword A good example by the blade importer and sword assembler J J Runkell 17th / 18th Century Partizan Recently acquired from Torrisdale Castle, Kintyre, an elegantly austere fighting polearm retaining its original haft. Email to discuss delivery options 17th Battalion Home Guard Flash 17th Century Armour Fragment Metacarpal lames from a left hand gauntlet of the late 16th or early 17th Century. Internally there is delamination indicative of original armour of the period, rather than later reproduction. 17th Century Back Sword Blade A good example by and bearing the marks of Clemens Meigen of Solingen. Typical of imported blades found on Mortuary hilted swords of the period of the English Civil Wars. Blade 80cm excluding tang 17th Century English Harquebusier's Helmet A rather impressive late 17th Century harquebusier's three-bar pot. This form of face guard is distinctly English, these helmets being a close relation of the Continental zischagge, the latter typically having a single sliding nasal bar. This is a late form with lapped and flush-riveted hemi-spherical shell. The helmet has been proofed against shot and bears the impression of the test. It bears the armourer's mark of Thomas Dawson, and is struck with the Crown ownership stamp. The cheek guards are old restorations and the central bar of the guard is slightly loose where it meets the peak. In all an extremely attractive example of its kind. 17th Century English Harquebusier's Helmet Additional images 17th Century Horn Powder Flask An extremely pleasing and early example. he final image shows a related example with integral wheel lock spanner 17th Indian Divsion printed Flash 17th Indian Divsion printed Flash 17th Indian Divsion printed Flash 17th Infantry Brigade 5th Infantry Division Combination Insignia That of a soldier of the second battalion Royal Scots Fusiliers 17th Lancers Cap Badge 17th/21st Lancers Cap Badge 17th/21st Lancers Cap Badge 18 Boer War Stereoviews I have collected stereoviews for some time now and highly recommend the field to you, there is simply no better way of getting a visual feel for this period, it is little short of time travel, seeing the Boer War in three dimensions, you will not be dissappointed. Cards such as these are being traded individualy elsewhere at between three and fifteen pounds each 1803 Pattern Light Comapny Officer\'s Sword An example of the 1803 Pattern sabre with the scarce feature of a Light Infantry bugle device to the knuckle bow. This of course indicates it was carried by a Light Company Officer, though by family tradition this sword belonged to Royal Marine Officer. The hilt conforms to the Pattern, and in addition to the bugle device also has a lanyard ring affixed. There is a little play in the hilt and two minor closed cracks in the Royal Cipher, though the grip binding is original, present and intact. The blue and gilt blade is by Thomas Bate, sword manufacturer to the Honourable Board of Ordnance, it has a few edge nicks and is patinated though not pitted. The original scabbard retains all it\'s original fittings though has shrunk slightly and shows the usual knocks to the latter, stitching failures and losses to the polished surface of the leather. This detail however doesn\'t do justice to what is a scarce complete, untouched and attractive example of one of the most striking swords of the Georgian era. 1803 Pattern Light Company Officer's Sword A very pleasing example by Thomas Bate 1803 Pattern Light Company Officer's Sword Additional images 1815, The Armies at Waterloo Long out of print 1821 Artillery Officers\' Sword An excellent example by Hebbert & Co, London. Aside from some minor losses to the shagreen grip the condition throughout is excellent, the etched blade being effectively mint. A thoroughly handsome sword. 1821 dated small Canon Ball Approximately 2-inches in diameter, it bears in red painted cursive script the legend Fort de Dinard, 1821. The citadel of Dinard in Belgium remains impressive to this day, and was re-built in its current form in 1821. 1821 Pattern Cavary Officer's Sword 1821 Pattern Royal Artillery Officer's Sword A pleasing sleepy fresh-to-the-market example 1821 Pattern Royal Artillery Officer's Sword Additional images 1842 Pattern Bayonet 1842 Pattern Socket bayonet A good example of Lovell\'s 1842 Pattern bayonet. At some time it has been painted black which has protected it overall. I have no doubt because of this it will restore to an excellent example. 1842 Pattern Socket Bayonet 1842 Pattern Socket Bayonet An excellent example 1846 Dress Regulations Primary source reference 1853 Battalion Drill Instruction A fine and rare example of Tabular Arrangement of Battalion Drill by Sir Thomas Troutbridge, Major, Royal Fusiliers; published in 1853. Printed on durable polished fine-weave cotton and stored in a gilt and blind-embossed slip case. A lovely object 1856 Pattern Enfield Rifle Bayonet 1860's English Revolver A good example of an English copy of the Smith & Wesson No2 .32 calibre revolver by Robert Jones, 3 Great Howard Street, Liverpool 1861 Manchester Rifle Volunteers Regimental Drill Programme 1864 Enfield Rifle Musketry Regulations 1870 Franco-Prussian War Artillery Shell A large rifled artillery projectile dating to the siege of Strasbourg 1871 Pattern Equipment Water Bottle A very good example retaining its original buff leather shoulder strap 1876 Pattern Martini Henry Bayonet 1879 Pattern Martini Henry Artillery Carbine Bayonet 1879 Pattern Martini Henry Socket Bayonet A British example free of Indian ownership marks. While the socket is lightly pitted the blade is very good and the scabbard excellent. 1885 Pattern Cavalry Sword Bearing unit marks of the 1st Dragoon Guards and retaining its original khaki paint finish 1885 Pattern Cavalry Sword Additional images 1887 Pattern Cavalry Officers' Sword A very good George V example with his royal cipher incorporated into the blade etching. The scabbard chape and frog strap have been professionaly restored to an extremely high standard. The blade is numbered, offering the possibility of identification of its original owner. A scarce sword dating to the short period 1910-1912. 1887 Pattern Cavalry Officers' Sword Additional images 1888 Mk II Bayonet bearing 7th Royal Scots issue marks Companies of 7th Royal Scots were involved in the rail accident at Quintinshill near Gretna on 22 May 1915, the worst disaster in British railway history. The Battalion later served at Gallipoli 1888 Pattern Bayonet Unit marked to the Royal Marines 1888 Pattern Lee Enfield Bayonet by Wilkinson A lovely example of the P\'88 MkII by Wilkinson Sword dated January 1902. 1891 Dress Regulations 1894 Clothing Regulations 1898 British Army Cavalry Drill Manual 1899 Handbook for Military Articifers A rare and fascinating Boer War era official military manual 1899 Mounted Infantry Manual A scarce provisional issue 18th / early 19th Century brass-mounted polished horn Powder Flask A delightful example 18th / early 19th Century Indian Katar Dagger 18th - 19th Century Pocket Pistol Bullet Mould 18th / 19th Century Indian Sword 18th / 19th Century Indian Sword A typical munition quality fighting tulwar 18th / 19th Century Indian Sword with flamboyant blade 18th / 19th Century Indian Sword with flamboyant saw-back blade 18th / 19th Century Powder Horn The wooden plug bearing its original owners initials in pique work 18th / 19th Century Powder Horn A delightful example 18th / 19th Horn Powder Flask Rather charmingly the spout is naively carved as a fish 18th / early 19th Century Indian Matchlock Musket An antique Indian torador. The barrel bands have been professionally restored to the gun. There is silver koftgari decoration the muzzle and breech of the barrel, which also shows tonal evidence of it's spiral construction. The stock has horn shoulders to the but. The musket retains its original ramrod, these are commonly lacking on surviving examples. 18th / early 19th Century Indian Matchlock Musket Additional images 18th / early 19th Century Indo Persian Musket Combination Tool A delightful and rare example 18th Battalion Home Guard Flash 18th Century 42nd of Foot (Royal Highlanders) Small Pewter Button 18th Century Carbine Bayonet For a musket-bore long arm, the blade 14-inch 18th Century East India Company Socket Bayonet Bearing the Company's mark engraved on the socket 18th Century Flintlock Holster Pistol A handsome Continental example with older restorations 18th Century Indian Cavalry Sword A good example of the distinctive pattern with Hindu basket hilt and European style blade refered to as a firangi 18th Century Indian Matchlock Torador Musket from the Jaipur Arsenal 18th Century Indian Matchlock Torador Musket from the Jaipur Arsenal ... Additional images 18th Century Indian Musket Socket Bayonet A scarce Indian-made bayonet based on that of the Brown Bess musket, complete with original scabbard 18th Century Indo-Persian Gunner's Linstock An extremely rare and attractive item of early artillery equipment. Measuring appoximately 7', it comprises a lacquered wooden shaft, with wrought match holder and conforming 'shoe' or ground spike. The match holder comprises an annulus carrying a number of smaller rings through which a burning match could be threaded securely, though allowing the gunner to draw it on as it burned down. 18th Century Powder Horn A very handsome example in pleasing condition. 18th Century Steel-hilted Small Sword 18th Division printed Flash 18th Royal Hussars (Queen Mary's Own) Cap Badge A rare example 18th Training Brigade Royal Artillery Flash 18th-19th Century Indo-Persian Kulah Khud Having shallow subtly lobed skull, three plume holders and mail camail of butted links. It is decorated overall in pattern of silver and gold koftgari work. Extremely pleasing of its kind. 1900 Boer War Queen Victoria Gift to the Troops Cadbury's Chocolate Tin A fine and rare example with original contents 1900 dated Mounted Infantry Bandolier 1900 Queen Victoria Cadbury's Chocolate Tin A rare example with original contents 1901 dated Mounted Infantry Bandolier An excellent example 1901 Pattern Naval Accoutrements Revolver Ammunition Pouch An excellent 1915 dated example matching the holster recently listed 1901 Pattern Naval Equipment Pistol Ammo Pouch A Second World War dated example showing an old repair to the flap 1901 Pattern Naval Equipment Revolver Ammunition Pouch The earliest example I have encountered, being 1902 dated. It has had the cartridge loops removed as per regulations and the securing tab appears to be a working life replacement. A scarce very early specimen. 1901 Pattern Royal Navy Pistol Ammunition Pouch A 1917 dated example 1902 dated Yeomanry Officers' Pattern Saddle 1903 Bosun\'s Pipe, HMS Isis A fascinating Edwardian bosun\'s pipe crudely engraved H Hext, HMS Isis, Jan 1903. This was auctioned as part of the residual contents of Holywath, Coniston, the home of the Hext family since 1830. HMS Isis was an Eclipse Class cruiser, H Hext\'s association with the vessel warrants further research. 1903 Manual of Field Sketching & Reconnaissance 1903 Pattern , Pocket, Cartridge, 15 rounds, Mark I A 1905 dated and unit-marked example 1903 Pattern / Home Guard Leather Belt An Ordnance-marked example in excellent condition and retaining its leather slider. It is relatively short and may have been reduced during its working like. 1903 Pattern 10-round Ammunition Pouch 1903 Pattern Bandolier An excellent strong and supple 1918 dated example bearing its original owner's service number 1903 Pattern Bayonet in Land Pattern MkI Scabbard An excellent example of this scarce pattern. 1903 Pattern Belt As used by the Home Guard 1903 Pattern Cartridge Pouch 1903 Pattern Greatcoat Carrier One brass hook broken 1903 Pattern Infantry Bandolier A lovely WWI dated example. 1903 Pattern Leather Bandolier A very good 1918 dated example 1903 Pattern Leather Bandolier A scarce 1918 and 1922 dated blackenned example 1903 Pattern MkII 15-round Ammunition Pouch 1903 Pattern MkII Water Bottle Carrier 1903 Pattern Pistol Ammunition Pouch A rare example. 1903 Pattern Revolver Ammunition Pouch An excellent 1917 dated example 1903 Pattern Revolver Ammunition Pouch 1903 Pattern Revolver Holster An excellent example. 1903 Pattern Water Bottle Carrier A 1915 dated example with a webbing shoulder strap rather than the more commonly encountered canvas. 1903 Pattern Water Bottle Carrier A very good 1917 dated example with issue marks. 1903 Pattern Water Bottle Carrier A 1917 dated example 1903 Pattern Water Bottle Carrier & Bottle An exceptional example, the carrier is in mint condition. 1903 pattern Webbing Belt A mint unissued example 1904 Royal Navy Manual of Seamanship A superbly illustrated and fascinating Edwardian manual 1905 dated 18-pounder Artillery Shell Case 1905 dated 18-pounder Artillery Shell Case 1905 dated 18-pounder Artillery Shell Case 1906 British Cavalry Sword Frog / Horse Shoe Pouch 1906 dated 18-pounder Artillery Shell Case 1907 Pattern Bayonet A good 1914 example by Sanderson. 1907 Pattern Bayonet Manufactured in 1917 by Wilkinson 1907 Pattern Bayonet 1907 Pattern Bayonet 1907 Pattern Bayonet Manufactured in 1917 by Sanderson 1907 Pattern Bayonet A very good 1918 dated example by Sanderson 1907 Pattern Bayonet A fair 1918 dated example by Sanderson 1907 Pattern Bayonet A good example manufactured by Wilkinson in 1918, and still in use during WWII. 1907 Pattern Bayonet A 1916 dated example by Wilkinson 1907 Pattern Bayonet Bearing unit marks of a Royal Engineers Territorial Anti-Aircraft unit 1907 Pattern Bayonet A 1918 dated example in its original 1918 dated scabbard and bearing no post-WWI inspectors marks 1907 Pattern Bayonet 1907 Pattern Bayonet A very fine 1917 example 1907 Pattern Bayonet An OTC unit-marked axample 1907 Pattern Bayonet - Ampleforth College OTC Bearing matching serials to hilt and scabbard 1907 Pattern Bayonet for the SMLE Rifle A good 1918 example by Wilkinson Sword. 1907 Pattern Bayonet Scabbard 1907 Pattern Bayonet with Hooked Quillon Additional images 1907 Pattern Bayonet with Hooked Quillon Manufactured by Wilkinson in 1911 and unit marked to the West Yorkshire Regiment. Aside from scorching damage to one grip face the bayonet is in very good condition. It retains its original frog, this being an uncommon General Service Buff Leather example officially modified to carry the P'07 bayonet by means of a small leather insert riveted into the throat. 1907 Pattern Bayonet with quillon An example of one of the most sought after of British bayonets, the P\'07 bayonet for the SMLE in its original format, with hooked quillon. This is a 1913 dated example manufactured at Enfield. The patina to the hilt is rather pleasing, and the blade is rust free, though it shows sharpening to the tip, and for some reason the back edge radius has been dressed off. Of particular note is the presence of what must surely be \'trophy\' marks on one of the grips. A rather interesting example. 1908 Parabellum Luger A very respectable deactivated P\'08 Luger. Manufactured by Deutche Waffen und Munitionsfabriken AG in 1917, it bears unidentified unit marks to the front grip strap, S XIX, perhaps those of a Schutztruppe unit. It was discretely deactivated in 1997 and bears official Proof House deactivation stamps, though lacks certificate. It strips, cocks and dry-fires. A truly iconic firearm. Sorry, for sale within the UK only 1908 Pattern Cavalry Sword An excellent example of what is generally considered to be the finest cavalry sword ever designed. This is an example manufactured in 1911 by Wilkinson Sword. The hilt and scabbard have a most attractive toned patina, while the blade is near mint. A superb sword. 1908 Pattern Cavalry Trooper's Sword An exceptional untouched example complete with horseshoe pouch 1908 Pattern Cavalry Troopers' Sword A good example of what is generally considered to be the finest cavalry sword ever designed. A truly iconic sword pattern recently brought to the attention of the general public in the screen adaptation of Michael Morpurgo's superb and poignant War Horse. 1908 Pattern Cavalry Troopers' Sword A good example of what is generally considered to be the finest cavalry sword ever designed. A truly iconic sword pattern recently brought to the attention of the general public in the screen adaptation of Michael Morpurgo's superb and poignant War Horse. 1908 Pattern Cavalry Troopers' Sword additional image 1908 Pattern Entrenching Tool Carrier An excellent un-Blanco'd 1916 dated example 1908 Pattern Entrenching Tool Carrier 1908 Pattern Entrenching Tool Carrier A 1916 dated though incomplete example 1908 Pattern Entrenching Tool Cover A good lightly used example 1908 Pattern Revolver Ammunition Pouch 1908 Pattern Revolver Ammunition Pouch A 1917 dated example 1908 Pattern Revolver Holster An unusual variant modified by having the brass belt hooks replaced with leather belt loops 1908 Pattern Revolver Holster With original brass cleaning rod 1908 Pattern Revolver Holster A 1918 dated example of this open-topped pattern, modified by the addition of a flap,and the turning of the belt hooks. I suspect the modification was carried for the use of an officer 1908 Pattern Supporting Straps for Pack A superb pair 1908 Pattern Water Bottle Carrier 1908 Pattern Webbing Bayonet Frog 1908 Pattern Webbing Bayonet Frog As manufactured without helve carrier strap 1908 Pattern Webbing Bayonet Frog 1908 Pattern Webbing Bayonet Frog 1908 Pattern Webbing Bayonet Frog 1908 Pattern Webbing Bayonet Frog An un-Blancod example 1908 Pattern Webbing Belt 1908 Pattern Webbing Belt A very good 1914 dated example in size Large 1908 Pattern Webbing Belt A mint unissued example 1908 Pattern Webbing Belt 1908 Pattern Webbing Belt A 1918 dated example in a medium size 1908 Pattern Webbing Belt 1915 dated 1908 Pattern Webbing Belt 1908 Pattern Webbing Belt 1908 Pattern Webbing Bottle Carrier 1915 dated 1908 Pattern Webbing Braces A near unissued pair 1908 Pattern Webbing Braces 1915 dated 1908 Pattern Webbing Braces An unissued 1919 dated pair with buckles 1908 Pattern Webbing Braces 1908 Pattern Webbing Cartridge Carriers A most intriguing set modified for wear on the right. 1908 Pattern Webbing Cartridge Pouches 1915 dated and unit marked to the Essex Yeomanry 1908 Pattern Webbing Entrenching Tool Head Carrier 1915 dated 1908 Pattern Webbing Haversack 1915 dated 1908 Pattern Webbing Haversack An 08 /14 hybrid example in uncommonly fine condition 1908 Pattern Webbing Pack 1915 dated 1908 Pattern Webbing Set Most elements being 1916 dated. 1908 Pattern Webbing Support Straps 1915 dated 1908 Pattern Webbing Water Bottle Carrier A rare un-Blanco\'d example in near mint condition. Near impossible to find in such condition. 1908 Pattern Webbing Water Bottle Carrier A very good un-Blanco\'d 1915 dated example the markings are more distinct than apparent in the images) 1908 Pattern Webbing Water Bottle Carrier An unissued 1919 dated example 1908 Pattern Webley Revolver Ammunition Pouch 1909 Army Ordnance Corps other rank's Frock 1909 Field Service Regulations - Organization and Administration 1909 Musketry Regulations Both an essential reference and collectors\' item 1909 Musketry Regulations 1909 Musketry Regulations - re-printed 1914 1909 Musketry Regulations Part I published 1914 1909 Rifle & Grenade Manual Musketry Regulations 1909, a classic small arms manual, running to some 229 pages covering the Lee Enfield Rifles and Carbines of the period, as well as the No 1 Hand Grenade. The superb illustrations include photographs of soldiers wearing the little seen Broderick Cap. 1909 York & Lancaster Regiment Other Rank's Frock 1910 dated Imperial German Artillery Brass Shell Case 1910 Musketry Regulations 1910 Musketry Regulations Part II published 1914 1911 Dress Regulation Reprint An essential primary reference source for those studying British Army uniforms of World War One 1911 Field Engineering Manual - Trench Works etc 1911 Field Engineering Manual - Trench Works etc 1911 Infantry Training Manual 1911 Royal Army Medical Corps Manual 1911 Royal Army Medical Corps Training Manual 1911 Royal Army Medical Corps Training Manual 1912 Cavalry Regulations - re-printed 1915 1912 Manual of Map Reading and Field Sketching This formerly the property of RFC anti-Zeppelin 39 Squadron officer Geoffrey Stedman Farmer 1912 Pattern Cavalry Officers' Sword A scarce example of this exquisite and efficient pattern made famous recently through the release of the film of Michael Morpurgo's superb book War Horse. 1913 Army of India Dress Regulations 1913 dated P'01 Naval Equipment Pistol Ammunition Pouch 1913 dated RAMC unit-marked Boot Brush 1913 Pattern Bayonet - WWI and Home Guard issue A good example 1913 Royal Navy Bugle 1914 15-pounder Gun Drill Manual 1914 18-pounder Gun Drill Manual 1914 57mm Artillery Shell Case 1914 7cm artillery Shell Case 1914 Active Service Gospel A mint example 1914 Active Service New Testament A superb example 1914 Army Cavalry Bit 1914 Army Service Corps Frock 1914 Artillery Document Namely an autograph manuscript Durham RFA list of gun stores 1914 Battle of Mons .303 Bullet Pencil 1914 British Army Physical Training Manual A large and interesting volume bearing unit stamps of the 4th Battalion the South Lancashire Regiment. 1914 Clothing Regulations A hard bound reprint of this primary source reference 1914 dated Canadian Lee Enfield Rifle Brass Oil Bottle 1914 dated Ordnance-stamped Sam Browne Belt with Sword Frog 1914 dated P'14 Water Bottle Carrier 1914 dated Royal Flying Corps issue Pistol Ammunition Pouch A rare Pattern 1908 revolver ammunition pouch bearing clear manufacturer's mark, 1914 date, and RFC issue stamps 1914 dated Sam Browne Revolver Ammunition Pouch 1914 dated Sam Browne Revolver Ammunition Pouch An excellent example with desirable date 1914 dated Trench Whistle 1914 East Yorks Regiment Scarlet Frock 1914 Field Artillery Training Manual A somewhat scarce volume running to some 436 pages. 1914 Field Artillery Training Manual 1914 Field Artillery Training Manual 1914 Field Service Book Such were carried by each Army officer, and were intended to be handy references to most aspects of command 1914 Field Service Book Such were carried by each Army officer, and were intended to be handy references to most aspects of command 1914 German Army Pocket Song Book 1914 Handbook of Artillery Instruments A somewhat detailed and rather useful War Office manual 1914 Imperial German Militarpass 1914 Infantry Training Manual 1914 Infantry training Manual 1914 Military Engineering Manual A fascinating and profusely illustrated work on bridging. 1914 Musketry Regulations An excellent copy of the 1909 Musketry Regulations as reprinted with amendments in 1914. Running to 320 pages and including illustrations, it covers in detail the service rifle, with other sections covering the Webley Pistol, small arms ammunition, the machine gun and MkI hand grenade. The book is named to it\'s original owner 5240 D F Christfield, F Co, 28 London. 1914 On War Service Badge 1914 On War Service Badge 1914 Patriotic Lapel Badge 1914 Pattern Bayonet Frog A dated example by Cook. The securing strap is its full length though has a split. 1914 Pattern Bayonet Frog 1914 Pattern Bayonet Frog A good 1915 dated example by Hepburn Gale and Ross 1914 Pattern Bayonet Frog 1914 Pattern Bayonet Frog An excellent 1915 dated example 1914 Pattern Bayonet Frog 1914 Pattern Bayonet Frog and Helve Carrier A rare original and homogenous combination 1914 Pattern Belt A very good original WWI example, lacking however the female part of the clasp, and two brass sliders. These are commonly encountered amongst the offerings of those scouring the battlefields of France and Flanders, so should be easy to replace. 1914 Pattern Belt Lacking one slider and loop, though complete with all four straps and in a large size. 1914 Pattern Pack 1914 Pattern Revolver Holster As commonly assoctiated with the Tank Corps and RFC. 1914 Pattern Revolver Holster An excellent example of this pattern 1914 Pattern Revolver Holster A handsome 1916 dated example. The cleaning rod is not included 1914 Pattern Waist Belt 1914 Pattern Water Bottle Carrier A rare 1915 dated example. 1914 Pattern Webbing Pack A rare un-Blanco'd and dated example in near un-issued condition 1914 Pattern Webley Revolver Holster An excellent 1917 dated example. 1914 Pattern Webley Revolver Holster Complete with original cleaning rod 1914 Pricess Mary Gift Tin & Unique Contents including the Princess Mary New Year card, a no doubt rare, though disturbing photograph pertaining to the Battle of Romani, and a map showing trench networks 1914 Princess Mary Gift Tin 1914 Princess Mary Gift Tin A much loved example 1914 Princess Mary Gift Tin 1914 Princess Mary Gift Tin 1914 Princess Mary Gift Tin 1914 Princess Mary Gift Tin & Contents A Princess Mary gift box containing it\'s original Christmas / New Year card and an unusual card indicating the box to be one of a batch put into store in 1916 and ultimately distributed to the next-of-kin of men who were in the City Battalions when sent to France. Given the reference to men returning from Germany, I assume the issue to have been made in the post-Armistice German occupation period. The card also bears an interesting annotation verso. A rare example. 1914 Princess Mary Gift Tin Bullet Pencil 1914 Princess Mary Gift Tin Bullet Pencil 1914 Princess Mary Gift Tin Bullet Pencil 1914 Princess Mary Gift Tin Bullet Pencil 1914 Princess Mary Gift Tin Bullet Pencil 1914 Princess Mary Gift Tin with original Contents An excellent example. 1914 Princess Mary Gift Tin with original Contents and Card 1914 Princess Mary Gift Tin with some contents Including an unopened carton of tobacco and the gift card. The tin itself bears an original scratched annotation 1914 Princess Mary Gift Tin with Tobacco and Card 1914 Royal Flying Corps Training Manual 1914 Royal Flying Corps Training Manual Part I This formerly the property of RFC anti-Zeppelin 39 Squadron officer Geoffrey Stedman Farmer 1914 Sam Browne Revolver Holster 1914 Telescope Tripod As used with the three-draw Signalers' telescope. These 'scopes were popular with snipers 1914 Trench Warfare Manual 1914 War Office Manual of Military Law 1914-15 Star That of 1893 Pte J Newns, South Lancashire Regiment 1914-15 Star Medal Trio, with silver ID Badge & 1914 Gift Tin 1914-15 Star Trio to RFA Gallipoli Veteran 1914-1915 Active Service New Testament 1914-1915 Active Service New Testament 1914-1916 Active Service New Testament 1914-1919 Trench Art Aluminium Ring 1914/15 Princess Mary New Year Gift Tin, Card & Pencil An exceptional tin in original condition 1915 18-pounder Brass Shell Case 1915 18-pr Artillery Shell Case 1915 3rd Infantry Division in France Football Prize Fob Medallion A poignant piece 1915 Active Service Pocket New Testament 1915 ANZAC engraved 'Lucky' Silver Coin 1915 Austrian Entrenching Tool 1915 Austrian Entrenching Tool 1915 British Army issue Prismatic Marching Compass An excellent example of this sought after instrument 1915 British Army Issue Prismatic Marching Compass 1915 British Army Pocket Compass 1915 British Cavalry Horse Shoe Pouch 1915 Canadian Lee Enfield Rifle Brass Oil Bottle 1915 Canadian Lee Enfield Rifle Brass Oil Bottle 1915 Christmas Giflts for Troops Certificate 1915 dated 18-pounder Artillery Shell Case 1915 dated Army issue Boot Brush 1915 dated Imperial German ORs Waist belt 1915 dated leather Bayonet Frog Of a type commonly worn with Pattern 1903 accoutrements. Bearing Royal Engineers and other unit stamps 1915 dated P'03 Bandolier 1915 dated P'08 Webbing Haversack 1915 dated P'14 Bayonet Frog An excellent US manufactured example 1915 dated Pattern '07 Bayonet An attractive example in 1915 dated scabbard. As manufactured without oiling/cleaning hole in pommel 1915 dated Pattern 1903 90-round Bandolier An extremely good example bearing Dragoon Guards issue stamps 1915 dated Pattern 1903 Waist Belt 1915 dated Pattern 1908 Entrenching Tool Carrier 1915 dated P\'08 Haversack The rear tabs have been detached but are present. 1915 dated Trench Whistle An excellent example complete with it\'s button strap. 1915 Empire Day Certificate 1915 Enfield Pattern 1907 Bayonet A very good example, the pommel bearing struck marks 1915 Entrenching Tool 1915 Imperial German / Austrian Entrenching Tool 1915 Imperial German KZ 14 Artillery Fuze A good example and one which has clearly been fired, was likely been brought back as a souvenir at the time, rather than being a recently dug up relic 1915 Imperial German Tornister / Back Pack A unit-marked example in excellent condition 1915 Lytham VTC Cap Badge A rare example, with Gaunt plaque. 1915 Motor Machine Gun Corps Silver and Tortoiseshell Sweetheart Brooch 1915 National Registration Identity Card 1915 National Registration Identity Card & Card Wallet 1915 No5 Mills Grenade An example having been modified to take Gibbons' spring for use in training 1915 On War Service Lapel Badge 1915 On War Service Lapel Badge 1915 One War Service Lapel Badge As worn by workers at Ordnance munitions factories exempted from active service. Maker-marked and issue numbered. 1915 Ordnance Munitions Worker\'s Badge 1915 P'07 Bayonet A pleasing example by Sanderson, showing no post-War inspection marks. 1915 Parliamentary Recruiting Committee Propaganda 'Germany's Dishonoured Army' 1915 Princess Mary Gift Tin Bullet Pencil 1915 Princess Mary Gift Tin New Year Card 1915 Psalms & Hymns for Soldiers in the Field 1915 Remington 18-pounder Artillery Shell Case 1915 Royal Flying Corps Map Board An excellent example 1915 Royal Flying Corps Training Manual - Part II This formerly the property of RFC anti-Zeppelin 39 Squadron officer Geoffrey Stedman Farmer 1915 Royal Scots / Gretna Railway Disaster Postcard 1915 Scottish Military Kilt A lovely example in Hunting Stewart tartan as worn by the Royal Scots Regiment. Aside from lacking one leather strap it is in superb condition. Named and dated, certainly worthy of further research. 1915 Sergeants' Pattern Leather Sword Belt A rare WWI dated example 1915 Silver Torpedo Brooch 1915 Soldier's Finger Ring Depicting in shallow relief an aircraft and artillery piece with dated 1914-1916 1915 Soldiers' New Testament An excellent example complete with dustwrapper 1915 Soldiers' Psalm Book 1915 Trench Art 6-Pounder Shell Case 1915 Vickers 2-pounder Artillery Shell Case 1915 Vickers 2-pounder Artillery Shell Case 1915 Vickers Machine Gun Manual 1915 Vickers Machine Gun Spares Case A very good example enhanced by bearing unit stamps to the West Yorkshire Regiment. 1916 13-pounder Artillery Shell Case The 13 pounder 9 cwt anti-aircraft gun was the standard mobile British anti-aircraft gun 1916 13-pounder Artillery Shell Case The 13 pounder 9 cwt anti-aircraft gun was the standard mobile British anti-aircraft gun 1916 18-Pr Brass Shell Case Showing some minor deformation to its rim which could be smoothed out. 1916 18-pr Shell Case 1916 2-pounder Round 1916 4.5 inch Artillery Shell Nose, Fuse and Adapter Ring 1916 4.5-inch Howitzer Shell Case 1916 4.5-inch Howitzer Shell Case 1916 Active Service New Testament An exceptional example. 1916 Active Service New Testament Bearing the details of its original owner who served with the King's Liverpool Regiment 1916 Active Service New Testament 1916 Army Cavalry Bit 1916 Army Issue Prayer Book 1916 Army Issue Telescope An example of the Signalling and General Service Telescope ultimately re-designated the Scout Regiment Telescope and issued to amongst the obvious others, snipers. One of the most desirable of British military optical instruments. Optically and in every othe regard this is an excellent example. 1916 Army Service Corps Silk Card 1916 Artillery Luger Pistol Holster Complete with cleaning rod and stripping tool 1916 Bayonet Training Manual 1916 Binoculars Pouch 1916 British Army Field Almanac A fascinating booklet 1916 British Army issue Binoculars Case 1916 British Army Issue Prismatic Marching Compass 1916 British P'13 Bayonet 1916 Canadian Ross Rifle Bayonet 1916 Cavalry Mess Tins 1916 Cavalry Saddlery Horseshoe Pouch Bearing Norfolk Imperial Yeomanry issue stamps 1916 Cigarette Cards - Military Vehicles 1916 Compass unit marked 2nd Battalion Seaforth Highlanders A very fine example 1916 dated Army Cavalry Issue Spurs 1916 Dated Army Issue Webley Revolver Holster From the 1903 Pattern Accoutrements set. 1916 dated Imperial German Water Bottle 1916 dated Mk IV Field Plotter Case 1916 dated P'03 MkII 15-round Ammunition Pouch A mint unissued example 1916 dated P'07 Bayonet by Wilkinson 1916 dated Pattern 1908 Leather Holster 1916 dated Pattern 1908 Webbing Belt A large size example in excellent un-Blanco'd condition 1916 dated Pattern 1908 Webley Revolver Holster For wear with Pattern 1908 webbing 1916 dated P\'03 Cartridge Pouch A mint example of the Bandolier Equipment, Pattern 1903, 15 Round cartridge pocket, MkII 1916 Dated P\'08 Haversack An un-Blanco\'d example 1916 dated P\'13 Bayonet A good Remington example, 1916 dated in original 1916 dated Remington-made scabbard. An uncommon feature is a three-digit serial to the pommel and locket throat. These were issued to the British Army during the First World War and the Home Guard during the Second. 1916 Dated Sam Browne Belt A lovely example 1916 dated Sam Browne Belt 1916 dated Sam Browne Revolver Ammunition Pouch 1916 dated Sam Browne Revolver Holster A good supple example. 1916 dated Vickers Machine Gun Clinometer 1916 dated Vickers Oil Bottle Case 1916 dated Wilkinson P'07 Bayonet An excellent example 1916 French Croix de Guerre 1916 German 'Gold for Iron' Watch Chain In 1916 the Imperial German government introduced a scheme whereby individuals could donate gold for the war effort, commonly receiving in exchange an iron equivalent of their donated jewellery. This is an example of the watch chain given to those giving up their gold Alberts. 1916 German 'Gold for Iron' Watch Chain In 1916 the Imperial German government introduced a scheme whereby individuals could donate gold for the war effort, commonly receiving in exchange an iron equivalent of their donated jewellery. This is an example of the watch chain given to those giving up their gold Alberts. 1916 German Bombardment of Lowestoft Commemorative 1916 German Mounted Infantry Ersatz Helmet A well restored example with replacement chin-strap (and potentially replaced cockades) retaining its original liner. 1916 German S98/05 nA Bayonet 1916 History of the Battle of the Somme Containing some excellent images 1916 Imperial German Navy Calendar / Book A scarce and delghtful volume running to over 200 pages 1916 Infantry Rangefinder 1916 Infantry Rangefinder A very good example of this instrument associated with the Vickers machine gun 1916 inscribed Soldier's YMCA Pocket New Testament 1916 leather Rifle Sling Commonly associated with the P'14 equipment and used on all British service rifles of the First World War. An excellent strong and supple example. 1916 Mark V Pocket Compass An excellent example. 1916 Meteorological Glossary This formerly the property of RFC anti-Zeppelin 39 Squadron officer Geoffrey Stedman Farmer 1916 Mk V Pocket Compass This formerly the property of RFC anti-Zeppelin 39 Squadron officer Geoffrey Stedman Farmer 1916 No 3 Prismatic Binoculars A good serviceable set 1916 No 39 Squadron Royal Flying Corps Group Photograph Annotated verso, the subjects identified, those including Tempest, Lowry and Leefe Robinson, described as "Zepp people" This formerly the property of RFC anti-Zeppelin 49 Squadron officer Geoffrey Stedman Farmer 1916 On War Service Lapel Badge 1916 On War Service Lapel Badge 1916 Pattern '08 Walking Out / VTC Belt A near mint example in a large size 1916 Post Office Letter on Deliveries To Prisoners of War 1916 Prismatic Compass A lovely example bearing the name of its original owner, an officer of the 1st / 15th London Regiment. 1916 Silver Battle of Jutland Medal A pleasing little medal with legen 'TO . THE . GLORIOUS . MEMORY . OF . THOSE . WHO . FELL . THAT . DAY., 31 MAY 1916.' , and verso 'MAY 31, 1916 THE GERMAN FLEET ATTACKED OFF THE COAST OF JUTLAND AND DRIVEN BACK INTO PORT WITH HEAVY LOSS. - ADMIRAL SIR JOHN JELLICOE COMMANDER IN CHIEF. VICE ADMIRAL SIR DAVID BEATTY COMMANDING BATTLE CRUISIER FLEET.' Designed by the Marquis of Milford Haven and sold for the benefit of Naval Orphanages. This medal was struck immediately after the battle had been fought and before it had received its official title. 1916 Trench Whistle 1916 Trench Whistle Certainly one of the most poignant relics of the First World War, This example retains its original strap and is dated 1916, the year of the Battle of the Somme. 1916 Trench Whistle 1916 Vickers machine Gun Oil Can Case 1916 Winchester Arms Catalogue A quality reprint 1917 18-pounder Brass Shell Case 1917 18-pounder Brass Shell Case 1917 18-pr Artillery Shell Case 1917 30-inch 3 cwt Anti-Aircraft Artillery Shell Case 1917 33rd Division Christmas Card 1917 4.5-inch Howitzer Shell Case 1917 4.5-inch Howitzer Shell Case 1917 4.5-inch Howitzer Shell Case 1917 7th Battalion The Queen's Regiment Silver Cigar Case A very fine example by George Unite bearing a pleasing engraved presentation inscription 1917 Artillery Barrage Manual 1917 British Army Unarmed Combat Manual As issued to a 7th DLI soldier. This is certainly one of the most quaint of such manuals, containing as is does unintentionally amusing caricature illustrations 1917 British Army Webley MkVI Revolver An excllent deactivated service Webley with matching serials throughout. Sorry, for sale within the UK only 1917 Browning Heavy Machine Gun Manual The Gale and Polden classic The Browning Heavy Machine Gun, .300 calibre model 1917 (water cooled), Mechanism Made Easy. Intended for Home Guard use. An excellent manual. 1917 dated 18-pr Shell Case 1917 dated British Army issue Cavalry / Mounted Troops Spurs An excellent par complete with straps 1917 dated British Army Mk VI Pocket Compass 1917 Dated British Army Prismatic Monocular An excellent example of these delightful instruments 1917 dated Canadian Lee Enfield Rifle Brass Oil Bottle 1917 dated Cavalry Officer's Sam Browne Holster Set Comprising belt with provision for two braces, with brace, holster and sword frog. Ordnance, manufacturer and date stamped. The holster is a scarce variant incorporating suspension rings for carriage with a sling. 1917 dated large Wooden Ammunition Box 1917 dated Lewis Machine Gun Ammunition Box A very good example. Many of these were sold off between the Wars and converted by the addition of locking hasps. This example has had these additions removed ready for re-painting. Unlike many it retains its leather strap, interior fittings including the magazine loading tool retention strap. It is rust and deformation free. 1917 dated Mills Grenade Gas Check 1917 dated Mills No36 Grenade Gas Check For use with the cup discharger 1917 dated MkIII* Lee Enfield Rifle A good old-spec. deactivated SMLE. Sorry, for sale in the UK only, deactivated in 1994, certificate lacking at present 1917 dated Navy Pattern 1901 Mk II Pistol Case 1917 dated Officers' Saddle Sword Frog / Horeshoe Pouch 1917 dated P'03 Revolver Ammunition Pouch 1917 dated P'03 Revolver Holster 1917 dated P'07 Bayonet by Wilkinson 1917 dated Pattern '03 Water Bottle Carrier The best example I've seen in many years 1917 dated Pattern 1908 Revolver Ammunition Pouch 1917 dated Pattern \'08 Haversack A very good un-Blanco\'s example 1917 Dated P\'07 SMLE Bayonet A good example. 1917 dated Sam Browne Belt 1917 dated Sam Browne Belt A very good example 1917 dated Sam Browne Revolver Ammo Pouch A strong and supple example which will polish rather well 1917 dated Sam Browne Revolver Holster 1917 dated Trench Whistle An uncommon 'snail' type with pea 1917 dated Wilkinson P'07 Bayonet 1917 Field Service Regulations 1917 Folding Wire Cutters A very good set 1917 General Service Telescope With superb optics. 1917 German S98/05 Bayonet 1917 German S98/05 nA Bayonet by Ferdinand Esser An uncommonly good example 1917 German \'Butcher\' Bayonet An example of the S98/05 by Waffenfabrik Mauser 1917 Imperial German Army Enamel Cup 1917 Imperial German S84/98 Bayonet An S84/98 by the firm of Seipmann & Co; examples by this manufacturer described by Anthony Carter in his work on the subject as extremely rare 1917 Imperial German Signalling Lamp An exceptional example of these attractive instruments 1917 IX German Army Corps Tradition Badge 1917 MkI Folding Wire Cutters 1917 No 36 (Mills) Grenade Gas Check 1917 No 80 Artillery Shell Fuse An excellent example in original condition, not another battlefield relic 1917 No3 MkII Prismatic Binoculars A very good pair in their original case. Unlike many they retain their original graticules which are so often removed. 1917 No36 (Mills) Grenade Gas Check 1917 Officially Skeletonized Mills Training Grenade 1917 Prismatic Marching Compass An exceptional example 1917 Prismatic Marching Compass Case This formerly the property of RFC anti-Zeppelin 39 Squadron officer Geoffrey Stedman Farmer 1917 Royal Artillery Stop Watch A scarce working example in gun metal case 1917 Royal Flying Corps Aerial Gunnery Manual This formerly the property of RFC anti-Zeppelin 39 Squadron officer Geoffrey Stedman Farmer 1917 Royal Flying Corps Scouting and Patrolling Manual This formerly the property of RFC anti-Zeppelin 39 Squadron officer Geoffrey Stedman Farmer 1917 Sam Browne Revolver Ammunition Pouch 1917 Sam Browne Webley Revolver Ammunition Pouch 1917 Trench Art 18-Pr Shell Case Vase A lovely example 1917 Trench Art 18-Pr Shell Case Vase 1917 Trench Art 4.5-inch Howitzer Shell Case Vase 1917 Trench Art Bullet Pencil Fabricated from a pair of .303 cartridge cases, the \"bullet\" being hollow enabling it to carry a pencil. Engraved France 1917* and bearing the name Prudham.* 1917 Trench Periscope A lovely exmaple of the Periscope No9 MkII 1917 Trench Watch A very pleasing silver cased trench watch. Bearing London import marks for 1917 and in good working order. 1917 US Army Breeches 1917 Verdun Trench Art Shell Case Vase 1917 Vickers Machine Gun Clinometer 1917 Vickers Machine Gun Manual 1917 Vickers Machine Gun Oil Bottle Case An excellent strong and supple example 1917 Webbing Other Services Haversack As worn with the Pattern 1903 equipment 1917 Wilkinson P'07 Bayonet An extremely good example in brown shellac finished scabbard 1918 12-pounder Artillery Shell Case 1918 18-pr Shell Case 1918 4.5-inch Howitzer Artillery Shell Case 1918 53rd Division Middle East Trench Art 1918 Army issue Alidade and case Commonly used in conjunction with the plane table 1918 British Army Monocular A lovely instrument 1918 British Army Snaffle Bit and Reins 1918 dated British Army Gas Rattle 1918 dated British Military Saddle A rare example 1918 dated Cotton SMLE Ammunition Bandolier While bearing later re-filling marks, this is an excellent 1918 dated example of this essential item of Great War kit 1918 dated D-Shaped Mess Tins 1918 dated Entrenching Tool 1918 dated Leather Rifle Sling 1918 dated Lee Enfield Rifle Sling 1918 dated Other Services Webbing haversack Commonly if eroniously referred to as the P\'08 Cavalry Pattern. A sound faintly 1918 dated example. 1918 dated P'03 Belt In a rather large size 1918 dated P'08 Webbing Bayonet Frog 1918 dated Pattern '03 Bandolier 1918 dated Pattern '03 Water Bottle Carrier 1918 dated Pattern '08 Revolver Ammunition Pouch 1918 dated Pattern '08 Revolver Holster 1918 Dated Pattern 1903 Water Bottle Carrier A very good example complete with an original WWI bottle (lacking stopper) 1918 dated Pattern 1903 Water Bottle Carrier 1918 dated Pattern 1903 Water Bottle Carrier 1918 dated Pattern 1903 Water Bottle Carrier 1918 dated Pattern 1908 Revolver Holster An uncommonly fine example 1918 dated Pattern 1908 Webbing Bayonet Frog 1918 dated Pattern 1908 Webley Revolver Holster 1918 dated P\'08 Webbing Cartridge Carriers A very good complete pair. 1918 dated Sam Browne Revolver Holster 1918 dated US M-1910 Pack Carrier 1918 dated Vickers Clinometer Sight Case 1918 dated Vickers or Lewis Machine Gun Tools & Spares Wallet 1918 dated WWI German Water Bottle 1918 Daylight Signalling Lamp An extremely fine example complete with the rare manual for the intrument 1918 Daylight Signalling Lamp One of the best examples of this scarce WWI instrument I've seen in a very long time 1918 Daylight Signalling Lamp Additional images 1918 Enamelled Silver Border Regiment Collar Badge 1918 First Field Dressing 1918 German Army Weekly News An interesting memento of the Great War containing some evocative art work 1918 Humorous Postcard 1918 Mess Tins 1918 Mk VI Pocket Compass 1918 MkII Artillery Clinometer Sight 1918 MkIX Trench Periscope An example compete with its original transit case, albeit a tired example. The optics require cleaning, though the pericope still functions. A classic item of WWI British Army trench equipment. 1918 MkIX Trench Periscope An excellent example of this iconic trench instrument by the firm R & J Beck 1918 Musketry Training Addendum No 4 1918 Naval 1 1/2 pr Artillery Shell Case 1918 Notes on Map Reading and Marching Compass Bearings Published by the 6th Field Survey Company Royal Engineers in Italy 1918 RFC / RAF 'Practical Flying' Manual This formerly the property of RFC anti-Zeppelin 39 Squadron officer Geoffrey Stedman Farmer 1918 Royal Engineers Swagger Stick with silver pommel 1918 Royal Flying Corps / RAF Air Navigation Notes This formerly the property of RFC anti-Zeppelin 39 Squadron officer Geoffrey Stedman Farmer 1918 Royal Flying Corps Notes on the Interpretation of Aeroplane Photographs This formerly the property of RFC anti-Zeppelin 39 Squadron officer Geoffrey Stedman Farmer 1918 Sam Browne Revolver Ammunition Pouch 1918 Sam Browne Revolver Holster 1918 silver Trench Watch Having an enamel face with subsidiary seconds dial and luminous hands, the case bearing 1918 assay marks. The pin-set movement is over-wound though. A service would render this watch a fine wearable example 1918 SMLE .303 Rifle Ammunition Cotton Bandolier 1918 US Army issue Prismatic Marching Compass 1918 US Army Webbing Trouser Belt 1918 Vickers Machine Gun Clinometer 1918 Vickers Machine Gun Clinometer 1919 City of Carlisle Armistice Medal 1919 dated WD Pliers 1919 Field Service Regulations - Operations 1919 Military issue Kukri 1919 Pattern Naval Web Equipment Belt An unissued example 1919 Pattern Naval Webbing Braces 1920's Middle Eastern Dagger The pommel incorporating a 1920's Palestine Coin. 1920's Silver Cigarette Box with Royal Navy Presentation Engraving A handsome object worthy of further research 1920s British Army Prismatic Monocular No 1 Mk I 1920s British War Cemetries - Ypres, Postcard Set 1920s Khaki Drill Shorts 1920s miniature 'dummy' board, Drummer of 51st of Foot, 1792 1920s RAF Solid Silver Sculpture A fine silver sculpture of Victory in ascent, modeled carrying a wreath aloft as she reaches for the sky. In solid silver on an ebonised plinth. Assayed at Birmingham in 1929. There are old repairs to wings where they meet the body. A plaque bears the engraved inscription to F.C.H. Frederick Crosby Halahan from F.R.E.D. Francis Robert Edward Davis, with dates 1922 1929 and RAF motto PER ARDUA AD ASTRA The airmen served together from their time at the Royal Naval Air Service station at Kingsnorth, Kent. 25 cm high 1920s Royal Welsh Fusiliers Officer's Uniform Group Comprising Service Dress tunic and trousers, the former complete with collar flash unique to this regiment, together with Sam Browne Belt. The tunic is one of the most characterful I have seen, bearing extensive field service repairs including leather sleeve cuff trim. In excellent original condition. From the effects of R A F Hurt, Royal Welsh Fusiliers 1920s Royal Welsh Fusiliers Officer's Uniform Group Additional images 1920s Territorial Army Cigarette Card Album Set 1920\'s Battlefield Guide to Belgium A lovely copy of Ward Locke\'s Belgium and the Battlefields 1923 Mills Officer Equipment Webbing Holster 1923 MkVII Drill .303 Rifle Round 1923 Training and Maneouvre Regulations 1924 Small Arms Training Manual One of my favourite 20th Century British Army manuals. Its coverage of the service rifle and Lewis Gun is superb. 1924 Small Arms Training Manual One of the best illustrated of its kind. Covering the rifle, Lewis and Hotchkiss machine guns etc 1925 / 1937 Pattern RAF Webbing Water Bottle Carrier 1925 Pattern RAF Belt, Pistol Ammo Pouch and scarce Brace Attachments 1926 Black Watch Standing Orders 1926 Field Service Pocket Book That of Major Atkinson MC, RA. The Field Service Pocket book issued to each serving officer as an essential reference to just about every aspect of the Service. 1926 Field Service Pocket Book 1926 Infantry Training Manual - War 1927 MkVII Drill .303 Rifle Round 1927 RAF Flying Training Manual 1928 Army Cavalry Bit 1928 Vickers Machine Gun Tripod Direction Dial Mk II 1930's dated Kriegsmarine Bayonet Frog 1930's-1940's Kwik-Lite* Torch Rather a stylish little pocket torch* 1930's-1940's Dynamo Torch Of a type popular with both civilians and military personnel. in working condition. 1930s 'Aircraft of the RAF' Cigarette Card Set 1930\'s-1940\'s RAF Squadron Badges Cigarette Card Album A complete set of this delightful and seldom encountered set 1931 dated No2 Prismatic Binoculars 1931 Small Arms Training Manual Small Arms training Volume I, 1931. The 1920\'s and 1930\'s Small Arms Training Manuals are to my mind some of the most interesting and informative of their kind. This one covers in depth the rifle, bayonet and revolver. It runs to some 272 pages and includes an excellent range of illustrations. 1931 Small Arms Training Manual 1934 18-pounder Artillery Manual 1934 German Badge 1934 German Third Reich Day Badge 1934 Infantry Section Leading Manual 1935 Army Defence Against Gas Manual 1935 dated No2 Prismatic Binoculars With original strap 1935 Manual Defense Against Gas 1935 Naval 3-pounder Artillery Shell Case 1936 Army Clothing Regulations Manual A seldom encountered official publication and a primary source for collectors and researchers 1936 Berlin Olympics Enamelled Badge A good quality enamelled gilt-metal badge from the 1936 Berlin Olympics. Maker-marked PAULMANN & CRONE< LUDENSCHEID. GES GESCH. In lovely condition. Bought from the estate of a veteran. 1936 German S84/98 Bayonet for the K98 Rifle An uncommonly good example complete with original frog 1936 Territorial Army Regulations 1936 Territorial Army Regulations - Amendments No 1 1936 Territorial Army Regulations - Amendments No 45 1937 .38 Revolver Manual 1937 3-inch Mortar Manual The scarce No9 Small Arms Training pamphlet on the 3-inch Mortar, 1937. 1937 Anti-Aircraft Small Arms Training Pamphlet 1937 Army issue Whistle Dated and Ordnance broad arrow marked 1937 Bayonet Training Manual 1937 Bayonet Training Manual 1937 Bayonet Training Pamphlet 1937 Bren and Rifle Anti-Aircraft Manual 1937 dated General Service Respirator 1937 dated P'03 Leather Belt As issued to the Home Guard. Complete with the loop so often lacking on examples of this pattern 1937 German S84/98 Bayonet for the K98 Manufactured by Carl Eikhorn and in original scabbard with matching marks. 1937 Grenade Manual 1937 Grenade Pamphlet 1937 Infantry Training Manual The standard text. Running to some 250pages. Essential reading for re-enactors in this field. 1937 Pattern Auxilliary Pouch Yoke A mint unissued 1941 dated example. 1937 Pattern Bayonet Frog A good used, though un-Blanco\'d example, dated 1942. 1937 Pattern Bayonet Frog A good used example, maker-marked Bagcraft Ltd* and 1944 dated. Bearing the official Wartime modification to the upper loop allowing carriage of the No4 bayonet.* 1937 Pattern Bayonet Frog 1937 Pattern Bayonet Frog 1937 Pattern Belt 1937 Pattern Belt in a scarce Large Size An item of webbing which is rapidly becoming quite rare, a WWII dated P\'37 belt in size Large. It is khaki Blanco\'s but in excellent condition. 1937 Pattern Binocular Pouch A good un-Blanco\'d example. 1937 Pattern Binocular Pouch A superb dated example. 1937 Pattern Binoculars Case A rare mint unissued example. 1937 Pattern Binoculars Pouch A very good 1940 dated example 1937 Pattern Compass Pouch 1937 Pattern Entrenching Tool Each element 1944 dated 1937 Pattern Entrenching Tool Carrier, head and helve each 1944 dated 1937 Pattern Entrenching Tool Carrier 1937 Pattern Entrenching Tool Carrier 1937 Pattern Entrenching Tool Carrier Bearing RAF Regiment marks 1937 Pattern Entrenching Tool Pouch 1937 Pattern Haversack A near mint example 1937 Pattern Haversack A 1941 dated 'small pack' 1937 Pattern Holster and Revolver Ammunition Pouch The pouch dated 1938 1937 Pattern MkII Basic Pouches An unissued pair. Now becomming extremely scarce in such condition 1937 Pattern MkII Basic Pouches A scarce un-Blanco'd 1941 dated pair 1937 Pattern MT Basic Pouches 1937 Pattern Officers Haversack 1937 Pattern Officers' Haversack 1937 Pattern Officers' Haversack 1937 Pattern Pistol Ammunition Pouch 1937 Pattern RAF Blue / Grey Webbing Belt 1937 Pattern RAF KD Frock 1937 Pattern Revolver Ammunition Pouch 1937 Pattern Tank Crew Revolver Holster 1937 Pattern Waist Belt An un-Blanco\'d example 1937 Pattern Waist Belt 1937 Pattern Waist Belt 1937 Pattern Waist Belt A 1945 dated Indian-made example 1937 Pattern Waist Belt 1937 Pattern Water Bottle Carrier Mint unissued and 1944 dated. 1937 Pattern Water Bottle Carrier Not an early War British example, though mint unissued and ideal for re-enactor use 1937 Pattern Water Bottle Carrier A scarce early variant with later marks 1937 Pattern Water Bottle Carriert & Bottle An un-dated carrier 1937 Pattern Webbing Bayonet Frog 1937 Pattern Webbing Bayonet Frog 1937 Pattern Webbing Bayonet Frog 1937 Pattern Webbing Belt A good used example bearing the original owner\'s name. 1937 Pattern Webbing Belt A WWII example retaining a heavily Blanco\'d finish and bearing various issue stamps. 1937 Pattern Webbing Belt 1937 Pattern Webbing Belt 1937 Pattern Webbing Belt 1937 Pattern Webbing Belt 1937 Pattern Webbing Belt In near unissued condition 1937 Pattern Webbing Belt An un-Blanco'd post-War example ideal for re-enactor use 1937 Pattern Webbing Belt 1937 Pattern Webbing Belt 1937 Pattern Webbing Belt 1937 Pattern Webbing Belt 1937 Pattern Webbing Belt 1937 Pattern Webbing Belt 1937 Pattern Webbing Belt 1937 Pattern Webbing Belt 1937 Pattern Webbing Binoculars Case An un-issued example 1937 Pattern Webbing Brace Attachments 1937 Pattern Webbing Brace Attachments 1937 Pattern Webbing Cartridge Carriers A mint unissued matching pair. 1937 Pattern Webbing Haversack with Red Cross Insignia 1937 Pattern Webbing Officers' Haversack 1937 Pattern Webbing Officers' Haversack 1937 Pattern Webbing Pistol Ammunition Pouch 1937 Pattern Webbing Pistol Ammunition Pouch 1937 Pattern Webbing Revolver Holster 1937 Pattern Webbing Revolver Holster 1937 Pattern Webbing Shoulder Straps A mint unissued matching pair 1937 Pattern Webbing Shoulder Straps A mint unissued matching pair 1937 Pattern Webbing Water Bottle Carrier 1937 Pattern White Webbing Revolver Holster An example of the seldom encountered P\'37 manufactured in white for Military Police use. 1937 RAF Pocket Book 1937 Revolver Small Arms Training Pamphlet 1937 Rifle & Sniper Training Manual 1937 Rifle Training Pamphlet 1937 Rifle Training Pamphlet 1937 Rifle Training Pamphlet 1937 Royal Artillery 10-inch Mk I Slide Rule 1937 Small Arms Application of Fire Manual 1937 Small Arms Application of Fire Manual 1937 Small Arms Application of Fire Pamphlet 1937 SMLE Rifle Training Manual Small Arms Training, Volume I, Pamphlet No3, Rifle, 1937, reprinted with Amendments (No 1) 1940. An excellent 68 page manual covering all aspects of training with the SMLE, including the Sniper Rifles. The standard training manual on the rifle in use at this stage of the War. 1937 Vickers Machine Gun Infantry Rangefinder Manual 1937/40 Rifle Training Manual 1937/9 Small Arms Application of Fire Manual 1938 18th (King Edward's Own) Lancers Full Dress Uniform Group Including an original water colour self portrait 1938 18th (King Edward's Own) Lancers Full Dress Uniform Group Additional images>/I> 1938 Air Ministry Important Notice 1938 Army issue Clasp Knife The best example I have seen 1938 ARP Shell Dressing 1938 British Army Officers\' Field Service Pocket Book A copy of the Field Service Pocket book issued to each serving officer as an essential reference to just about every aspect of the Service. Aside from a split to the covering of the top spine joint, a very good complete example containing 12 pamphlets. 1938 Civilian Respirator with Shoulder Bag 1938 Clasp Knife 1938 dated German K98 Bayonet Frog 1938 Dated German K98 Rifle Oil Bottle An excellent example. 1938 dated Royal Armoured Corps P'37 Revolver Holster 1938 German Biography of Hermann Goering Erich Gritzbach's Hermann Goering, Werk und Mensch 1938 German K98 carbine Bayonet With matching serials and retaining its original Austrian made frog 1938 Infantry Section Leader's Manual 1938 Infantry Section Leading Manual 1938 Kriegsmarine S84/98 Bayonet for K98 1938 MkII Steel Helmet A very good example retaining its original pre-War gloss khaki finish and in a large size. 1938 MkII Steel Helmet Shell with battle damage A rather interesting and somewhat rare example 1938 RAF Cranwell Journal 1938 Royal Artillery Silver Ashtray A good quality Royal Artillery silver ashtray by S Blanckensee & Sons* of Chester, and assayed in 1938.* 1938 Supermarine Spitfire Airframe Plate 1939 3-inch Mortar Small Arms Training Pamphlet 1939 3-inch Mortar Small Arms Training Pamphlet 1939 3-inch Mortar Small Arms Training Pamphlet 1939 3-inch Mortar Training Manual 1939 Active Service New Testament 1939 Active Service New Testament 1939 Active Service New Testament 1939 Active Service New Testament 1939 Air Ministry Notice to Airmen 1939 Announcement of Conscription Headline Newspaper 1939 Annual Range Course Small Arms Training Pamphlet 1939 Army Steel Helmet with Camouflage Net 1939 Army Volt Meter Pouch A mint example. 1939 ARP Shell Dressing 1939 ARP Shell Dressing 1939 Bofors Anti-Aircraft Gun Shell Case 1939 Boot Brush 1939 Boys Anti-Tank Rifle Training Manual 1939 Civil Defence Ambulance Helmet Showing evidence of an earlier set of unit initials CS 1939 Civil Defence Pamphlet - Make your Home Safe Now 1939 Civil Defence Public Information Pamphlet No1 1939 Civil Defence Public Information Pamphlet No2 Know Your Gas Mask 1939 Civil Defence Public Information Pamphlet No3 Evacuation 1939 Civil Defence Public Information Pamphlet No4 Your Food in Wartime 1939 Civil Defence Public Information Pamphlet No5 Fire Precautions in War Time 1939 Complete Manual of Protection Against Gas and Air Raids Including detailed information on gas masks 1939 Concertina Barbed Wire Manual 1939 Daily Telegraph 1939 Dannert Barbed Concertina Wire Manual 1939 Dannert Concertina Wire Training Pamphlet 1939 dated Air Ministry Navigators Dividers Case 1939 dated Anti-Gas Cape A good example of this rare item of kit 1939 dated Army Issue Fork 1939 dated Army Issue Fork 1939 Dated Army issue Fork & Spoon 1939 Dated Army Issue Fork & Spoon A matching pair by the same manufacturer 1939 dated ARP First Aid Tin A good example. 1939 dated German Army issue Mess Tins Bearing matching manufacturer's marks and date to both parts, and crudely engraved with its owner's name 1939 Dated Home Guard P\'03 Belt A well marked though length-reduced example. 1939 dated Ordnance issue Whistle 1939 dated P'37 Pistol Ammunition Pouch 1939 dated RAF issue Fork & Spoon 1939 dated RAF Webbing Belt A Walking-Out webbing belt, formerly blue-grey now whitened overall. Bearing clear Air Ministry stores/contract number and 1939 date. 1939 dated Stretcher Bearers' Webbing Sling 1939 DEMS Notes on Gunnery Defensively Equipped Merchant Ships were armed British merchant ships with an adequate defence against enemy submarines and aircraft. They were manned by marine Royal Artillery who deployed a wide range of armaments against enemy attack including Lewis guns and the fascinating Hollman grenade projector. 1939 Drill .303 Round with wooded Head 1939 Drill Manual 1939 Field Service Cap 1939 Field Service Cap 1939 Field Telephone Set A very good example of the early-War Telephone Set Type D MkV. These early aluminium-cased sets were rapidly replaced by wooden and steel-cased varieties. 1939 First Field Dressing 1939 French Tank Crew Steel Helmet Certainly one of the most distinctive of helmets. The lining is detached 1939 Gas Mask Anti-Dim Outfit MkV 1939 German Army Tornistor / Back Pack 1939 German Flak 30 / Flak 38 20 mm Anti-aircraft Gun Shell Case 1939 German Pak 36 Artillery Shell Case 1939 German Zeltbahn 1939 Home Front Evacuation Leaflet Civil Defence Public Information Leaflet No. 3, Evacuation, Why and How?. A somewhat poignant 1939 dated leaflet in excellent condition. 1939 Instructor's Training Notes 1939 Lewis Machine Gun Manual 1939 Manual of Map Reading and Field Sketching The most detailed work of its kind and the standard Army reference during WWII 1939 Military Training Pamphlet No 23 1939 Military Training Pamphlet No 23 1939 Military Training Pamphlet No23 1939 No 1 Pull Switch Mk 1 A booby trap and demolition switch issue to the Army, SOE and Home Guard Auxiliary Units 1939 No 1 Pull Switch Mk 1 A booby trap and demolition switch issue to the Army, SOE and Home Guard Auxiliary Units 1939 No 2 Anti-Gas Ointment Kit An exceptional example 1939 Ordnance Training for War Manual A scarce manual which contains some interesting information on kit, scales of issue etc 1939 Pattern Basic Pouches An excellent pair 1939 Pattern Basic Pouches An extremely fine pair 1939 Pattern Bayonet Frog An excellent and well marked example of the bayonet frog from the P\'39 equipment set. 1939 Pattern Bayonet Frog An excellent example 1939 Pattern Bayonet Frog 1939 Pattern Bayonet Frog As worn with Home Guard equipment. 1939 Pattern Bayonet Frog Lacking hilt strap 1939 Pattern Bayonet Frog 1939 Pattern Bayonet Frog 1939 Pattern Bayonet Frog 1939 Pattern Bayonet Frog An uncommon blackened example 1939 Pattern Bayonet Frog An excellent 1940 dated example 1939 Pattern Cartridge Carriers 1939 Pattern Compass / Pistol Ammunition Pouch 1939 Pattern Equipment Comprising belt, cartridge carriers and bayonet frog. This War emergency pattern, a substitute for P'37 webbing introduced to alleviate a predicted webbing production capacity shortfall, was issued to the Army and Home Guard in limited volumes. 1939 Pattern Greatcoat An excellent example retaining its original dated label. 1939 Pattern Greatcoat / Supporting Straps 1939 Pattern Holster I also have available the pistol ammunition pouch and belt from this set. 1939 Pattern Holster 1939 Pattern Leather Belt 1939 pattern Leather Belt 1939 Pattern Leather Belt 1939 Pattern Leather Waist Belt A good example of the belt from the P\'39 equipment. As famously worn by the BBC\'s Dad\'s Army, though actually issued to both the Army and Home Guard. Maker-marked and dated. 1939 Pattern Leather Waist Belt A good 1939 Pattern belt. 1939 Pattern MkII Basic Pouches An excellent pair of P\'39 Basic Pocuhes as modified to take Sten magazines. 1939 Pattern Pistol Ammunition Pouch 1939 Pattern Pistol Ammunition Pouch 1939 Pattern Revolver Ammunition Pouch Conforming to the 1940 modification to pattern 1939 Pattern Revolver Holster A lovely example. 1939 Pattern Revolver Holster 1939 Pattern Shoulder Straps Extremely scarce 1939 Pattern Shoulder Straps Extremely rare 1939 Pattern Shoulder Straps Extremely rare 1939 Pattern Water Bottle Carrier A good strong and flexible example. The 1939 Pattern equipment of the Second World War is analogous with the P\'14 of the First. It was a War-emergency issue, introduced as it was easier to manufacture than P\'37 webbing at a time when demands were extremely high. It was issued to Army personnel early in the War, but is perhaps more commonly associated with the Home Guard. 1939 Pattern Water Bottle Carrier A good, strong and supple example. 1939 Pattern Water Bottle Carrier 1939 RAF Course & Speed Calculator Mk II In original transit case. 1939 RAF Navigator / Bomb Aimer issue Stop Watch In working condition 1939 RAF New Testament 1939 RAF Webbing Walking-out Belt 1939 Royal Army Medical Corps Wolseley Pattern Tropical Helmet Bearing a 1939 Ordnance Inspector's stamp and its original owner's name. The pagri badge has been un-picked but is original to the helmet 1939 Soldier's New Testament 1939 Vickers Machine Gun Manual 1939 Vickers Machine Gun Manual 1939 Vickers Machine Gun Range Tables 1939 Vickers Machine Gun Training Manual 1939 Vickers Machine Gun Training Pamphlet 1939 War Office Map of East Anglia 1939 War Office Map of South England 1939 Whistle 1939-45 Star 1939-45 Star 1939-45 Star 1939-45 Star 1939-45 Star 1939-45 Star 1939-45 War Medal 1939-45 War Medal 1939-45 War Medal 1939-45 War Medal 1939-45 War Medal 1940 .50 Calibre Drill Round 1940 2-pounder Rubber Drill Round 1940 Aliens Order Certificate of Registration 1940 Anti Tank Mine Training Manual 1940 Anti-Tank Mines Manual 1940 Anti-Tank Mines Manual 1940 Army issue Clasp / Jack Knife 1940 ARP First Aid Pamphlet 1940 ARP Hand Bell 1940 Artillery Field Plotter Mark IV 1940 British Armed Forces Insignia Book 1940 Browning Machine Gun Manual 1940 Child's 'Mickey Mouse' Gas Mask A very good example of this iconic object 1940 dated 40mm Bofors Shell Case A good example. 1940 dated Army Camp Canvas Wash Basin, Stand and Bath Each element bearing the name of the group's original owner 1940 dated Army issue Hair Brush 1940 dated British Army Folding Wire Cutters An excellent set with perfect jaws. Maker-marked, WD Broad Arrow stamped and 1940 dated. 1940 dated British Army Issue Whistle 1940 dated Brtitish Army 'Flimsy' Petrol Can The standard 4 gallon can in use prior to adoption of the Gerry can. 1940 dated Canadian Anklets 1940 dated Canadian P\'37 Webbing Bottle Carrier & Bottle 1940 Dated Denim BD Blouse with Home Guard Rank A lovely example retaining its original rank insignia almost certainly inidicative of Home Guard issue. It is in an excellent size (being designed for wear over Serge Battledress, though seldom actually worn in this way, the wearer would purposely seek a garment labelled a size smaller than he would usually wear). With the addition of a Home Guard arm band this would display extremely well. 1940 dated Drill No36 Mills Grenade A lovely example retaining it\'s original striker and compression spring and some of it\'s original white paint finish. 1940 Dated Field Service Cap 1940 dated German Wehrmacht Tornister 1940 dated Home Guard Haversack An uncommonly good example 1940 dated Leather Rifle Sling As used by the Home Guard 1940 dated Mk III Prismatic Marching Compass 1940 dated MkV Gas Mask Anti-Dim Outfit 1940 dated No 2 Prismatic Binoculars 1940 dated No 36 (Mills) Grenade Gas Check 1940 dated No 69 Grenade 1940 dated No2 Prismatic Binoculars & early P'37 Case A superb pairing 1940 dated P'03 Belt As issued to the Home Guard. A large sized example complete with the loop so often lacking on examples of this pattern 1940 dated P'37 Haversack and Shoulder Straps 1940 dated P'37 Webbing Belt 1940 dated P'37 Webbing Revolver Holster 1940 dated Pattern 1937 Webbing Bayonet Frog 1940 dated Pattern 1937 Webbing belt A scarce example in near unissued condition 1940 dated Prismatic Marching Compass An unissued example 1940 dated P\'37 Bayonet Frog 1940 dated P\'37 Bottle Carrier & Bottle A good original combination of 1940 dated skeletal bottle carrier, sling, and early-War blue-enamelled water bottle. 1940 dated P\'37 Webbing Belt Becoming increasingly scarce. A dated example in used though sound condition 1940 dated Royal Artillery Officer\'s Service Dress A good example bearing a named and dated tailor\'s label. Worthy of further research. 1940 dated Royal Artillery Stop Watch A running example, the Stop-Go is lacking its slide though can still be operated. 1940 dated Seaforth Highlanders Officers' Glengarry A named example worthy of further research 1940 dated US Army Folding Tent Pole 1940 dated Vickers Machine Gun Barrel Jacket Puncture Repair Set 1940 Dated Webbing Anklets 1940 dated Webbing Anklets 1940 dated Webbing Anklets 1940 dated Whistle and chain 1940 Empire Day Certificate for Comforts of the Forces 1940 Empire Day Certificate for Comforts of the Forces 1940 Field Service Cap 1940 Fieldcraft Training Manual 1940 First Field Dressing As carried in the small pocket on the right leg of the BD trousers 1940 First Field Dressing 1940 Flying Manual Air Sense 1940 Full Dress Buff Leather Belt A mint unissued example of this scarce pattern. 1940 Gas Mask Anti-Dim Outfit MkV 1940 Gas Mask Anti-Dim Outfit MkV 1940 German Book Die Wehrmacht 1940 Groundsheet / Cape A good used example 1940 Home Guard Haversack A very good and supple example 1940 Home Guard Haversack 1940 Home Guard Instruction No 10 1940 Home Guard Instruction No 13 - Drill 1940 Home Guard Instruction No 14 1940 Home Guard Instruction No 16, Rifle Training 1940 Jack / Clasp Knife 1940 Jewish Soldiers Prayer Book 1940 Military Handbook, One of my favourite manuals of the period. Do read the few paragraphs on the grenade as illustrated. 1940 Military Mapping and Reports Manual 1940 Military Training Pamphlet No 41 - The Armoured Regiment 1940 Military Training Pamphlet No33 - Fieldcraft 1940 Military Training Pamphlet No43 - Operations, Withdrawal 1940 Mk 2 Steel Helmet A very good example having had a factory-applied gloss finish over-painted in matt. Size 7 1940 Mk 2 Steel Helmet in a large size In original condition and size 7 1/4. A scarce example and part of the group belonging to Home Guardsman H E Hillam. Recently acquired and fresh to the market 1940 Mk IV Field Plotter These instruments were used by both Artillery and Vickers Machine Gun crews in conjunction with a Director 1940 National Registration Identity Card 1940 Naval 12-pounder 12-cwt Artillery Shell Case 1940 Navy QF 2-pounder Anti-Aircraft Artillery Shell Case 1940 North Staffordshire Regiment Sports Badge 1940 Other Services Water Bottle Carrier and Bottle A Home Guard issued example bearing its original owner's name and unit 1940 Pamphlet - If the Invader Comes 1940 Pattern Battldress Trousers A very good worn size 10 pair of BD trousers dating to 1942 1940 Pattern Battledress Blouse A 1944 dated BD blouse in size 9. A good useable example with a subtly tailored collar and only minor moth, mainly as a hole to one elbow and similar to the lower edge of one breast pocket. 1940 Pattern Battledress Blouse Part of the uniform group including KD also listed. 1940 Pattern Battledress Blouse 1940 Pattern Battledress Blouse A desirable size 13 BD blouse in unissued condition aside from a few nips 1940 Pattern Battledress Blouse In superb condition save for a little moth to the inside collar 1940 Pattern Battledress Blouse A good 1942 dated BD Blouse 1940 Pattern Battledress Blouse 1940 Pattern Battledress Blouse An unsissued 1943 date lettered example in a large size 1940 Pattern Battledress Trousers An excellent British-made pair in what appears to be size 8 (approx. 32\" waist). Aside from a few relatively minor moth nips the cloth nap is superb and the overall appearance is unworn. 1940 Pattern Battledress Trousers An excellent pair in size 10. 1940 Pattern Battledress Trousers A very good pair to fit a 32" waist 1940 Pattern Battledress Trousers A well worn pair with approximately 31 inch waist 1940 Pattern Battledress Trousers Date letter coded for 1945 1940 Pattern Battledress Trousers 1940 Pattern Battledress Trousers Bearing 1943 date code and in a large size 1940 Pattern Battlredress Trousers A worn though sound pair belonging to the Royal Engineer officer whose blouse is also listed. He has had belt loop added, a nice period feature. Minor moth, damage to one pocket lining, and some marks as apparent in the photographs. 30 inch waist. 1940 pattern BD Blouse 1940 Pattern BD Blouse in a Large Size A scarce 1940 Pattern Battledress Blouse in a desirable large size. It retains it\'s original 1942 dated label. There are light signs of wear and a few very minor moth nips, otherwise the overall condition is excellent. 1940 Pattern BD Blouse in a Large Size A British-made 1945 dated example in a desirable large size. Aside for the collar hooks & eyes having been removed the condition is near unissued. 1940 Pattern BD Blouse to Royal Armoured Corps Lieutenant A very attractive example reataining it\'s original insignia. Purchased with the size 7 trousers also listed. 1940 Pattern BD Blouse, 1945, size 12 1940 Pattern BD Blouse, size 13 1940 Pattern BD Blouse, size 13 1940 Pattern BD Blouse, size 15 1940 Pattern BD Blouse, size 15 1940 Pattern BD Trousers A very handsome pair in size 7. 1940 Pattern BD Trousers An issue pair in size 6. Belonging to Captain G H Kipling, RA. 1940 Pattern Cavalry Equipment Pouches 1940 Pattern Cavalry Equipment Webbing Straps with Keyway Fittings 1940 Pattern Greatcoat A good issued example. 1940 Pattern Greatcoat 1945 dated 1940 pre-Dunkirk French Booklet Flirt - How to Speak to a French Girl* An utterly charming publication* 1940 Prismatic Marching Compass 1940 Provisional Lewis Machine Gun Manual 1940 Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders Tam o' Shanter 1940 RAF Aircraft Aerial Damage Relic Part of a cockpit control lever sheared off by enemy aircraft canon fire. That of an RAF 248 Squadron Blenheim on escort duties over the Zuyder 1940 RAF Greatcoat Part of the group I am listing comprising greatcoat and various RAF \"Battledress\", all belonging to the same chap. It shows some moth as can be seen, however it is named and numbered, retains it\'s label and is in a useful large size. 1940 RAF Gun Setting Level 1940 RAF Height & Airspeed Computor MkIIA 1940 RAF Irvin Harnessuit 1940 RAF issue Brass Button Stick 1940 RAF issue Fork 1940 RAF Personal / Washing Kit Roll 1940 Rifle Training Manual 1940 Royal Navy QF 2-pounder Shell Case 1940 Small Arms Training Pamphlet Supplement - Pistol Course 1940 Sniper Training Manual 1940 style BD Trousers Suitable for re-enactment use 1940 Tam o'Shanter An excellent example 1940 Tank Hunting & Destruction Manual including Grenades & Flame Throwers 1940 Tank Hunting and Destruction Manual Includes details of various flame throwers 1940 Tank Hunting Manual Covering tactics, grenades, flamethrowers etc as used by the British early in the War 1940 Thompson Machine Gun Manual Small Arms Training Volume I, Pamphlet No21, Thompson Sub-Machine-Gun, 1940. The standard training manual on the Thompson at the time of it\'s adoption by the British. A scarce manual. 1940 Thompson Submachine Gun Small Arms Training Pamphlet 1940 US Auto-Ordnance Thompson Machine Gun Manual 1940 Vickers Machine Gun Manual Small Arms Training Pamphlet No7, .303 Vickers Machine Gun, Supplement, The Clinometer and Deflection Bar Foresight, 1940. 28 pages and in very good condition. One of the more scarce SATs. 1940 Vickers Machine Gun Slide Rule and Webbing Pouch 1940 War Office Map of London and South East 1940 Weapon Training Manual 1940's Brass Model Bomber 1940's Durex Condom Packet An extremely rare original unopenned packet with original (perished) contents, as found in the pocket of an RAF officer's tunic. 1940's Gracie Fields Signed Photograph 1940's Gracie Fields Signed Photograph 1940s Allied Military Control Austria / Yugoslavia Official's Pass 1940s Border Regiment Cadet Corps Officer's Service Dress Cap 1940s Border Regiment Officer's Forage Cap A very pleasing cap. The badge lacks one blade 1940s German Compass 1940s Leather Watch Strap An effectively unworn example recently found on an aviator's Jaeger LeCoultre wrist watch 1940s Military Tailor's Officers' Kit Brochure 1941 .38 Revolver Manual 1941 2-inch Mortar Drill Round 1941 Tank QF 3-inch HowitzerBritish Shell Case 1941 Aircraft Recognition Manual 1941 Ammunition & Explosives Manual 1941 Anti-Aircraft Small Arms Training Pamphlet 1941 Army Council Instructions 1941 Army Goundsheet Cape A superb example; strong, supple and aside from some slight storage marks, not far off mint 1941 Army issue guide to Urdu For troops serving in India 1941 Army Issue Petrol Can As used with the Vickers machine gun as a steam condensor can 1941 Army issue Whistle 1941 Army Map Reading Manual 1941 Army Tank Hunting Training Poster 1941 ARP Pamphlet - What to do about Gas 1941 Australian P'07 Bayonet 1941 Booby Traps and Mines Manual 1941 Bren and Rifle Anti-Aircraft Manual 1941 British Army pamphlet 'The German Army in Pictures' 1941 Camouflage Manual 1941 Camouflage Manual - Field Defences 1941 Camouflage Manual - Notes on Screens 1941 Camouflage Manual - Notes on Screens 1941 Camouflage Training Manual 1941 Care of Explosives & Ammunition Manual 1941 dated Royal Artillery Officer\'s Dress Tunic An excellent example of the dress blues* of a named Royal Artillery officer. Difficult to fault. Worthy of further research.* 1941 dated British Army Clasp Knife A good issued example by Richards, Sheffield. 1941 dated British Army Issue Whistle 1941 dated Civil Defence Leather Anklets 1941 dated german Army Belt Leather Pierced overall having had numerous items of insignia affixed as a War trophy 'hate' belt 1941 dated German Bayonet Frog An excellent example of the frog for the S84/98 bayonet for the K98 carbine 1941 dated P'37 Bayonet Frog 1941 dated P'37 Webbing Basic Pouches 1941 dated P'37 Webbing Bayonet Frog 1941 dated P'37 Webbing Belt 1941 dated P'37 Webbing Belt 1941 dated Pattern '37 'Small' Pack 1941 dated P\'37 Belt 1941 dated RAF Issue Fork & Spoon 1941 dated RAF Issue Fork & Spoon A matching pair by the same manufacturer 1941 dated US Webbing Water Bottle Carrier 1941 dated York & Lancaster Regiment Officer's Service Dress Tunic A good named tunic 1941 Defence Against German Airborne Troops Manual Military Training Pamphlet No. 50, Airborne Troops, Part I. Defence Against Airborne Troops, 1941. 1941 Dressing 1941 Dummy No 199 Anti-Aircraft Artillery Fuze 1941 Durham Light Infantry Officer\'s Field Service Cap A lovely provenanced example of an issue FS cap as worn by an officer of the DLI, it bears its original brown-enamelled cap badge and regimental buttons. 1941 Field Defences Camouflage Manual 1941 Folding Wire Cutters 1941 German Army in Pictures Manual 1941 German Army Spoon 1941 German AZ 23/28 Artillery Fuse Ammunition Box 1941 German K98 Bayonet With matching serials and original frog 1941 Home Guard Trophy Tankard 1941 Khaki Bandage 1941 Khaki Bandage 1941 Khaki Drill Shorts Offcialy modified Bombay Bloomers* in a large size* 1941 Khaki Drill Shorts Apparently unissued though lacking two waist belt straps 1941 Leather Frog for the P'07 Bayonet 1941 Map Reading Manual 1941 Military Training Pamphlet No23 - Infantry Div Advance 1941 Military Training Pamphlet No23 - Infantry Div in Attack 1941 Military Training Pamphlet No46 - Camouflage 1941 Mk 2 Steel Helmet Size 7 1/4 1941 More Pictures of the German Army Manual 1941 Motorcyclist Training Manual 1941 Naval 12-pounder 12-cwt Artillery Shell Case 1941 Pamphlet - Beating the Invader 1941 Pattern ATS Serge Jacket A virtually mint example 1941 Pattern ATS Tunic and Skirt A good original example complete with lanyard 1941 Pattern KD Shorts An apparently unissued pair in a large size and dated 1942. The front belt straps ahve been removed. 1941 Pattern KD Shorts 1943 dated, mint unissued and in a large size 1941 Pattern Khaki Drill Shorts An unissued 1942 dated pair in a large size 1941 Pattern Khaki Drill Trousers An excellent pair retaining their original dated label. 1941 Pistol Training Manual Captain E H Robinson's The Pistol in War 1941 Pocket Notes on Identification of German Units 1941 RAF Leave Pass A blank pro-forma 1941 RAF Personal / Washing Kit Roll 1941 RAF Wall Clock A good working example of these rare timepieces. The case has been over-painted yellow during its working life, though its original anodized finish remains underneath. The back of the case is numbered and dated 1941. The movement back bears Air Ministry stores reference 10A/10449. The 10A suffix identifies RAF Radio Equipment indicating these were used at wireless radio receiving stations for time logging purposes. It has a diameter of approximately 7 inches. 1941 Royal Navy Shooting Manual 1941 Scottish Home Guard List 1941 Sniper Training Manual 1941 Standard Dressing 1941 Standard Dressing 1941 Standard Dressing 1941 Tam o\' Shanter A scarce example in a large size 1941 Thermos & Sticky Grenade Manual 1941 US Army Musette Bag 1941 Vickers Machine Gun Aiming Post Lamp Also used with the 3-inch Mortar 1941 Vickers Machine Gun Manual Mechanical Subjects 1941 Vickers Machine Gun Manual 1941 Vickers Machine Gun Manual - Mechanical Subjects 1941 War Office Military Edition GB Map Index and Sign Card 1941 Washing and Shaving Kit Roll 1941 Wehrmacht Folding Entrenching Tool 1941 Winston Churchill Matchbox Cover A charming WWII British patriotic celluloid matchbox cover commemorating a speech given in 1941 by US President Roosevelt in support of Britain, and Churchill\'s poignant response. 1941 Winston Churchill Matchbox Cover A charming WWII British patriotic celluloid matchbox cover commemorating a speech given in 1941 by US President Roosevelt in support of Britain, and Churchill\'s poignant response. 1941 Worcestershire Regiment Field Service Cap As worn by Lt H J Cotton during his Home Guard service 1942 .38 Revolver Training Pamphlet 1942 .38 Revolver Training Pamphlet 1942 105 mm Artillery Shell Case 1942 2-inch Mortar Manual 1942 2-pounder Artillery Shell Case 1942 25-pounder Artillery Shell Holder 1942 37 mm M3 Artillery Shell Case 1942 6-pounder 7-cwt Artillery Shell Case 1942 6-pounder Artillery Shell Case 1942 Absorbent Gauze 1942 Aircraft of the Fighting Powers A superbly detailed work 1942 Anti Aircraft / Bren Gun Manual 1942 Anti-Aircraft Manual This pamphlet also cover the Bren drum magazine 1942 Anti-Aircraft Small Arms Training Pamphlet 1942 Anti-Aircraft Small Arms Training Pamphlet Includes details of the Bren drum magazine 1942 Anti-Aircraft Small Arms Training Pamphlet 1942 Application of Fire Small Arms Training Pamphlet 1942 Application of Fire Small Arms Training Pamphlet 1942 Armoured Fighting Vehicle Recognition Manual A well illustrated and fascinating volume 1942 Army issue Shaving Brush 1942 Army Issue Waterproof Ground Sheet A very good example 1942 Army ORs Service Dress Tunic A mint unissued example 1942 Army Shell Dressing 1942 Army Steel 12-inch Ruler 1942 Australian Army Shell Dressing 1942 Battledress Trousers in a large size A pair of 1940 Pattern BD trousers bearing a 1942 inspector's stamp and in a large size, 12. In near un-issued state with a few, illustrated, moth holes. 1942 Bayonet 1942 Bayonet Small Arms Training Pamphlet 1942 Bayonet Training Manual 1942 Bayonet Training Manual 1942 Bayonet Training Manual 1942 Bayonet Training Manual 1942 Blacker Bombard Manual Certainly one of the most sought after of Small Arms Training pamphlets. 1942 Blacker Bombard Training Manual 1942 Blacker Bombard Training Manual 1942 Boys Anti-Tank Rifle Manual 1942 Boys Anti-Tank Rifle Manual 1942 Boys Anti-Tank Rifle Pamphlet 1942 Bren and Small Arms Anti-Aircraft Manual 1942 Bren Light Machine Gun Pamphlet 1942 Bren Light Machine Gun Pamphlet 1942 Bren Light Machine Gun Pamphlet 1942 Bren Light Machine Gun Small Arms Training Pamphlet 1942 Bren Light Machine Gun Small Arms Training Pamphlet 1942 Bren Machine Gun Manual Small Arms Training, Volume I, Pamphlet No4, Light Machine Gun, 1942. The standard training manual on the Bren. 40 pages of detailed text with numerous supporting illustrations. Essential for the collector of material related to this classic arm. 1942 Bren Machine Gun Manual 1942 Bren Machine Gun Manual 1942 Bren Machine Gun Manual 1942 Bren Manual 1942 Bren Training Manual 1942 British Army Bush Hat 1942 dated Anti-Tank Grenade An excellent example of the No. 68 AT Grenade. 1942 dated Army issue Spade The best example of this variant I have encountered. Examples can be seen being carried by D-Day invasion troops 1942 dated First Field Dressing 1942 dated Groundsheet A very good example 1942 dated Indian P'37 Webbing Bayonet Frog 1942 dated Indian-made Webbing Anklets A scarce pair of Indian-made webbing anklets as commonly issued in the Far East. They bear their original owner\'s name though they appear mint and unissued. Maker-marked and 1942 dated. 1942 dated Jungle Green Shorts A mint unissued pair in a large size 1942 dated Lee Enfield No4T Sniper Rifle Webbing Valise 1942 dated Mess Tins A good matching pair of the standard WWII British Army mess tin. An original set with matching maker-marks and dates. 1942 dated P'37 Basic Pouches 1942 dated P'37 Bayonet Frog A scarce un-Blanco'd example 1942 dated Pattern 1937 Bayonet Frog An unissued example officially modified to carry the No 4 bayonet 1942 dated P\'37 Revolver Holster A little faded but sound and well marked. 1942 dated P\'37 Webbing Belt A good used example. 1942 dated P\'37 Webbing Pistol Ammo Pouch 1942 dated RAF Mk II C Aircraft Cockpit Clock A running 1942 dated example tastefully (and reversibly) mounted in oak. These were used in Spitfires, Mosquitoes and other aircraft 1942 dated Snow Smock An excellent example in a large size 1942 dated Tank Crew Webbing Holster An excellent officialy modified example of the Royal Armoured Corps revolver holster 1942 dated US Webbing Water Bottle Carrier 1942 dated Webbing Anklets 1942 dated Webbing Rifle Sling A scarce unissued example 1942 dated Wolseley Pattern Tropical Helmet Aside from lacking its chin strap this is the best example in terms of condition I have ever handled, it is clearly an unissued example. The cork body is fully intact and strong, while the liner is exceptional and in a relatively large size. Very difficult to improve. 1942 DEMS Pocket Book Defensively Equipped Merchant Ships were armed British merchant ships with an adequate defence against enemy submarines and aircraft. They were manned by marine Royal Artillery who deployed a wide range of armaments against enemy attack including Lewis guns and the fascinating Hollman grenade projector. This is a rare copy of the DEMS Pocket Book one of which was issued to each DEMS gunner. It details all aspects of the DEMS duties and required proficiencies. A fascinating document. 1942 Denison Smock From my own collection, an extremely fine Denison smock from the first year of production and in a large size. 1942 Denison Smock Further images 1942 First Field Dressing 1942 Gas Training Manual 1942 German Army Spoon 1942 German Bayonet Frog 1942 Grenade Manual 1942 Grenade Manual 1942 Grenade Small Arms Training Pamphlet 1942 Grenade Training Manual 1942 Grenade Training Manual 1942 Grenade Training Manual 1942 Grenade Training Manual 1942 Grenade Training Manual 1942 Grenade Training Pamphlet 1942 Grenade Training Pamphlet 1942 Grenade Training Pamphlet 1942 Hawkins Grenade Pamphlet Amendment 1942 Home Guard Instruction No 44 1942 Home Guard Instruction No 52 1942 Home Guard Regulations Vol II amendment No2 1942 Home Guard Regulations volume II amendments Nos 1-2 1942 labelled 1940 Pattern Battledress Trousers A pair from a recently acquired officer group. In worn but sound condition but importantly retaining the original label. These are an intermediate variant exhibiting features of the original Serge Battledress trousers. 1942 Leather Jerkin A well-used example 1942 Lee Enfield No4 Rifle Manual Small Arms Training, Volume I, Pamphlet No3, Rifle, 1942. The standard training manual on the No4 Lee Enfield including chapters on the No4T Sniper Rifle, the Sniper Sling etc. An essential period reference. 1942 lee Enfield Rifle Manual 1942 Lee Enfield Rifle Training Pamphlet 1942 Medal Ribbons Booklet 1942 Military Kukri An excellent example 1942 Military Training Pamphlet No23 1942 Military Training Pamphlet No23 - Infantry Div in Defence 1942 mint unissued P'37 Pack 1942 MkIII Prismatic Marching Compass 1942 MkIM Bren Light Machine Gun A superb deactivated example, with matching serials. Sorry, for sale within the UK only, certificate lacking 1942 Motorcyclist's Helmet with Worcestershire Regiment Decal A superb and rare example 1942 Motorcyclists' Steel Helmet An unissued early example in size 7 1942 Naval 3-pounder Artillery Shell Case 1942 No4 Lee Enfield Breech Cover 1942 No4 Lee Enfield Rifle Breech Cover A Stevens Savage example 1942 No68 Anti-Tank Rifle Grenade An excellent inert training example 1942 Official British Army Grenade Manual An original copy of Small Arms Training, Volume I, Pamphlet No 13, Grenade, 1942. This was the standard training manual on the use of Grenades in the British Army. It includes details of all the patterns in use at the time, and includes the rifle cup discharger. Essential reference for the collector in this field. 1942 Ordnance issue Kukri A scarce original example of these iconic fighting knives complete with frog 1942 Paratroop 2-inch Mortar Ammunition Webbing Drop Bag 1942 Paratroop Ammunition Drop Bag 1942 Paratroop Mortar Ammunition Leg Bag 1942 Pattern Parachutists Jacket 1942 Platoon Commanders\' Tactics Manual 1942 Prismatic Marching Compass A near mint example 1942 RAF Aircrew Wrist Watch An excellent example of this scarce military watch. The case back bearing the Air Ministry stores reference 6B/234 and date [19]42. In running order. 1942 RAF Lemania Aircrew Stop Watch 1942 RAF Pattern '37 Webbing Basic Pouches 1942 RAF Scramble Bell 1942 Range Courses (War) Small Arms Training Pamphlet 1942 Rangefinder No12 Manual 1942 RASC Bush Hat A British service example manufactured in Australia, retaining original Royal Army Service Corps flash 1942 Regulation Wolseley Pattern Tropical Helmet A very good and strong example 1942 Rifle / Sniper Training Manual 1942 Rifle and Bren Anti-Aircraft Pamphlet 1942 Rifle Lee Enfield Training Manual 1942 Rifle Small Arms Training Pamphlet Including instruction on the sniper rifle 1942 Rifle Small Arms Training Pamphlet Including instruction on the sniper rifle 1942 Rifle Training Manual 1942 Rifle Training Manual Also covering the No4T sniper rifle 1942 Rifle Training Manual including Sniper Training 1942 Rifle Training Pamphlet 1942 Rifle Training Pamphlet Includes the No4T sniper rifle 1942 Royal Engineers MC winner Officer's Slouch Hat An excellent example bearing a bronze cap badge and two Royal Engineers flashes. This was worn in the Far East by 40129 Major A W Thornton who was mentioned in despatches. Included is his framed MID document 1942 Shell Dressing Satchel An unissued example 1942 Slouch Hat An excellent and early dated Burma Campaign slouch hat 1942 Small Arms Anti-Aircraft Manual Covering the Bren drum magazine 1942 Small Arms Application of Fire Manual 1942 Small Arms Application of Fire Manual 1942 Small Arms Application of Fire Manual 1942 Small Arms Range Courses Training Pamphlet 1942 Small Arms Training Manual 1942 Small Arms Training Pamphlet - Application of Fire 1942 Small Arms Training Pamphlet - Application of Fire 1942 Small Arms Training Pamphlet - Range Courses (War) 1942 Small Arms Weapon Training Manual 1942 Snow Camouflage Mittens 1942 South African Army Steel Helmet 1942 South African Steel Helmet An example of this unique variant which incorporates holes in the rear flange used to secure a sun shade for the neck 1942 Standing Orders for Motorcyclists and MT Drivers 1942 Sten Gun Manual 1942 Sten Machine Gun manual Small Arms Training Pamphlet No. 22, Sten machine Carbine, 1942. The standard manual on the Sten. 1942 Sten Manual 1942 Sten Submachine Gun Manual 1942 Sten Submachine Gun Small Arms Training Pamphlet 1942 Sten Submachine Gun Small Arms Training Pamphlet A Home Guard unit-marked example 1942 Tan Wind-proof Trousers 1942 Tank Crew helmet From my own collection. A rare example retaining its optional and removable leather harness intended to be worn when earphones for wired communications were in use. While such fibre helmets turn up on the occasion, I have seen just a very few of the leather communications harnesses in the past 30 years 1942 Thompson Machine Carbine Pamphlet 1942 Thompson Machine Gun Manual Small Arms Training Pamphlet No. 21, The Thompson machine Carbine, 1942. 1942 Thompson Machine Gun Manual 1942 Thompson Machine Gun Manual 1942 Unexploded Bombs & Bomb Reconnaissance Manual 1942 US 3-inch M2 Artillery Shell Case 1942 US Army First Aid Pouch 1942 US Army M-36 Webbing Suspenders 1942 US Army M-36 Webbing Suspenders 1942 US Army Musette Bag 1942 US Army Ordnance Pistols & Revolvers Manual A rare example of this extremely details and useful manual on the M1911 Auto and other pistols 1942 Vickers Machine Gun Training Manual 1942 Vickers Twin Radial Mounting Manual 1942 Washing & Shaving Kit Roll 1942 Washing & Shaving Kit Roll 1942 Washing and Shaving Kit Roll 1942 Weapon Training Application of Fire Manual 1942 Weapon Training Manual 1942 Weapon Training Small Arms Training Pamphlet 1942 Webbing Ammunition Carrier 1942 Webbing Binoculars Pouch A pattern 1937 example in un-Blanco'd condition having had the lateral buckles removed 1942 Webbing No4T Sniper Rifle Valise AN uncommonly good example 1942 Wehrmacht Tornister 1942-43 Clothing Ration Book 1942-43 Spiritual Almanac for Service Men 1943 'Other Services' Webbing Water Bottle Cradle As used by the Home Guard and others 1943 2 Lire Allied Military Bank Note 1943 2-pounder Artillery Shell Case 1943 25-pounder Artillery Cartridge Holder 1943 2nd Infantry Division Slouch Hat A very good example of these iconic items of head dress 1943 37 mm Artillery Shell Case 1943 37 mm M3 Artillery Shell Case 1943 4.2 inch Mortar Manual 1943 4.2-inch Mortar Round An extremely scarce item of inert WWII ordnance, 4.2\" rounds are near impossible to find. This example is in superb condition. 1943 4.2-inch Mortar Small Arms Training Pamphlet 1943 6-pr Artillery Shell Case 1943 8th Army North Africa Souvenir A striking cushion cover manufactured in North Africa during the Desert Campaign and sold to Allied Troops as souvenirs. An excellent example dated 1943. 1943 Airborne Troops Steel Helmet A very fine example 1943 Allied Invasion of Italy Currency 1943 Allied Invasion of Italy Currency 1943 Anti-Aircraft Cartwheel Sight Pamphlet 1943 Anti-Gas Eyeshields 1943 Anti-Gas Eyeshields 1943 Anti-Gas Eyeshields 1943 Anti-Gas Eyeshields 1943 Anti-Gas Eyeshields 1943 Anti-Gas Eyeshields 1943 Anti-Gas Ointment Jar 1943 Army Clasp Knife By Watts of Sheffield 1943 Army issue Clasp / Jack Knife 1943 Army issue Razor 1943 Army MkII Steel Helmet A scarce example retaining it\'s original factory-applied textured dark brown paint finish. The liner is dry, with a split, and there are some paint splashes on teh shell, though these could certainly be picked off. A good helmet in a scarce original late-War finish. 1943 Army Training Manual 1943 Artillery Clinometer Sight 1943 Australian Army Shell Dressing 1943 Australian Jungle Puttees 1943 Australian Slouch / Bush hat A very good example in size 7 1/2 complete with chin strap 1943 Bofors Anti-Aircraft Gun Shell Case 1943 Boiled Sweets and Chocolate Ration Tin 1943 Boiled Sweets Ration Tin 1943 Boiled Sweets Ration Tin 1943 Boiled Sweets, Salt & Matches Ration Tin 1943 British Army AFV Fire Extinguisher 1943 British Army Issue Amphibious Assault Lifebelt An excellent example of these items associated with D-Day invasion troops 1943 British Army Issue Amphibious Assault Lifebelt As associated with D-Day invasion troops 1943 British Army issue Pick A scarce example in excellent condition 1943 British Army Spade Such spades were commonly carried by infantry and can be seen in period photographs of D-Day invasion troops 1943 Bush Shirt An excellent and uncommon example of these garments which were extremely popular with troops serving in North Africa, Italy and the Far East. 1943 Canadian Battle Dress Blouse An early pattern closing at the neck with hooks rather than a tab and button, and in a less green shade of fabric than later blouses 1943 Clasp Knife A very good, possibly unissued example 1943 Clasp Knife with Belt Hook 1943 dated Army Issue Razor 1943 dated British Army Bush Shirt Should you require GS or revolving shank buttons do enquire 1943 dated British Army Issue Pick Head 1943 dated British Army issue String Vest An example of the all-string variant 1943 Dated Bush Shirt As purchased with the Grenadier Guards BD. Bearing it\'s original rank chevrons and the owner\'s service number, or the last four digits thereof. The lower pockets have been removed during it\'s working life. A garment which has clearly \"been there and done it\". 1943 Dated Canadian Webbing Belt A webbing trouser belt peculiar to the Canadian Army. Maker-marked and 1942 dated. In mint unissued condition. 1943 dated Clasp Knife An excellent example 1943 dated Clasp Knife An uncommon variant 1943 Dated Commando-Issue Bergen Rucksack An excellent example of this iconic item of kit. These really are becoming scarce in such condition. 1943 dated Far East Theatre-made Border Regiment Cap Badge 1943 dated General Service Cap A mint unissued example of the first variant GS cap, manufanctured in barathea 1943 dated Indian Cellular Bush Shirt Having had the lower pockets removed for wear tucked into trousers 1943 dated Indian P'37 Pack In unissued condition 1943 dated Indian Pattern 1937 Haversack 1943 dated Issue Hair Brush An excellent example. 1943 dated Royal Navy Officers' Greatcoat 1943 Elementary Map Reading Amendments Pamphlet 1943 First Field Dressing 1943 First Field Dressing As carried in the small pocket on the right leg of the BD trousers 1943 First Field Dressing As carried in the small pocket on the right leg of the BD trousers 1943 First Field Dressing As carried in the small pocket on the right leg of the BD trousers 1943 German Mess Tins Retaining their original finish. 1943 German Walther PPK Pistol Holster 1943 Home Guard Proficiency Badge Pamphlet 1943 Indian Personal Kit Roll 1943 Individual Battle Practices Small Arms Training Pamphlet 1943 Jack / Clasp Knife 1943 Jack / Clasp Knife 1943 Jack / Clasp Knife 1943 Lightweight Respirator A scarce example of this pattern associated with Airborne troops 1943 Map Reading Manual 1943 Mess Tins 1943 Mess Tins 1943 Mess Tins 1943 Message Writing & RT Do's and Don'ts 1943 Military issue Kukri An excellent example of this iconic weapon as issued to Gurkhas, Chindits, Commandos and other troops 1943 Mines & Booby Traps Manual 1943 Mines and Booby Traps Manual with amendments 1943 Mk I Airborne Troops' Steel Helmet One from my own collection, an excellent example in superb condition and in a large size, retaining its original pale green paint finish. A truly inestment-grade piece. 1943 Mk III Prismatic Compass 1943 MkI Airborne Troops Steel Helmet An exceptional original third-variant MkI Airborne Troops steel helmet in near unissued condition. Aside from minor fine abbrasion to the paint the condition is not far from mint. An investment grade example of these extremely sought after helmets. 1943 MkII Vickers Machine Gun Clinometer Sight 1943 MkIX Prismatic Compass An excellent example in a seldom encountered variant leather belt pouch 1943 Motorcyclist's Pantaloons 1943 No 2 Mk III Prismatic Binoculars An outwardly fine set, the graticules have been removed as is common, some optically functional, though a little distortion due to degradation of optical glue 1943 No 2 Prismatic Binoculars With sound optics and original webbing sling 1943 No2 MkIII Binoculars A set complete with original webbing sling. There is play as is common on the eye-piece focus, though the optics are good and they retain their original graticules, often lacking on surviving examples. 1943 No2 Prismatic Binoculars A good clean set in their original leather case. Some of the ordnance stamps have been obscured but the condition overall is excellent and the optics are clear. 1943 Ordnance Issue Kukri A good 1943 dated example, unusual in having had a hole for a lanyard added. 1943 Other Ranks Service Dress Tunic A near mint unissued example in a large size, ideal for display or re-enacting. 1943 Other Ranks' Service Dress Tunic 1943 Pattern RAF 'Escape' Boots An excellent pair in size 8-9 1943 Personal Kit Roll 1943 PIAT Manual 1943 PIAT Manual 1943 PIAT Training Manual 1943 PIAT Training Manual and Amendments 1943 Principles of Instruction Manual 1943 Prismatic Compass A very good example 1943 RAF Aircraft Air Speed Indicator 1943 RAF Aircraft Fuel Guage 1943 RAF Aircrew Stop Watch The movement requires attention as it appears over wound. 1943 RAF Height and Air Speed Computor Mk IIA 1943 RAF Mk IIA Aircraft Cockpit Clock A good example of this timepiece used in RAF Spitfires and other aircraft during WWII. In working condition. The dial is profusely stamped including Mk IIA designation, stores reference 6A/1274, serial 10454 and 1943 date (though these are difficult to photograph). 1943 RAF Navigator's / Bomb Aimer's Stop Watch In working order. The case is dirty, simply requiring a polish 1943 RAF Navigator\'s / Bomb Aimer\'s Stopwatch A very good dated example in running condition. 1943 RAF Pattern '37 Webbing Pistol Holster 1943 RAF Side Cap In near unissued condition 1943 RAF Side Cap with Plastic Cap Badge 1943 RAF Side Hat With plastic War economy insignia 1943 RAF Slouch Hat Aside from a nibble to the brim an excellent example 1943 Regimental Officer's Handbook of the German Army 1943 Regimental Officer's Handbook of the German Army 1943 Regimental Officer's Handbook of the German Army 1943 Royal Navy Seaman's Pocket Book 1943 Rubberproofed Groundsheet / Cape A near unissued example 1943 Shell Dressing 1943 Shell Dressing 1943 Sherman Tank Periscope 1943 Slouch Hat with original REME Flash Bought from the son of the veteran who wore this hat in Burma during WWII (along with his jungle cape also listed), an excellent slouch hat retaining its original and as yet unidentified woven silk flash. The hat retains its chin strap, is British made, 1943 dated and in a large size. An excellent example of these most sought after of hats. 1943 String Vest 1943 String Vest 1943 US Army Extra Ammunition Bag An original example of these pouches commonly associated with Paratroops. This example is unissued though requires a repair to the closure strap which has been cut 1943 US Army First Aid Pouch 1943 US Marine Corps Camouflaged Poncho Groundsheet 1943 WAAF Peaked Hat 1943 Webbing Gaiters 1943 Wehrmacht Map Case 1943 WWII First Field Dressing 1944 'Soldier's Bible and Almanac' 1944 1 Mark Allied Military Bank Note 1944 1/2 Mark Allied Military Bank Note 1944 1/2 Mark Allied Military Bank Note 1944 5 Francs Allied Military Currency 1944 6-pr Anti-Tank Gun Manual 1944 Air Ministry Air Crew Training Bulletin No 19 1944 Airborne Troops Steel Helmet In an extremely large size 1944 Airborne Troops' Steel Helmet A fine example retaining its original paint finish and in an uncommonly large size. 1944 Anti-Gas Eyeshields 1944 Anti-Gas Glove Mitten Covers As worn over the anti-gas gloves to protect them from damage 1944 Army / Air Operation Pamphlet No 1 1944 Army / Air Operation Pamphlet No 2 1944 Army / Home Guard Notice Board Information - Injuries and Damage Caused by Accidents with Ammunition and Explosives 1944 Army Clasp Knife 1944 Army Council Instructions 1080-1083 for Home Guard 1944 Army issue Razor 1944 Army Issue Shaving Brush 1944 Army Issue Whistle 1944 Army Shell Dressing 1944 Army Shell Dressing 1944 Army Wire Cutters 1944 Australian Owen Submachine Carbine Bayonet 1944 Bailey Bridge Manual A detailed and fascinating publication 1944 Battledress Blouse A size 13 1940 Pattern BD blouse suitable for re-enactor use 1944 Bergen Rucksack The rubber-proofed variant. Lacking the upper lateral stowage straps but otherwise good 1944 Biscuit Ration Tin 1944 Bofors Anti-aircraft Artillery Dummy Round 1944 Boiled Sweets Ration Tin 1944 Bren Magazine Satchel 1944 British 75mm M18 Sherman Tank / Artillery Shell Case 1944 British 75mm M18 Sherman Tank / Artillery Shell Case 1944 British Army Fuel / Vickers Machine Gun Condenser Can 1944 British Army Issue Amphibious Assault Lifebelt An excellent example of these items associated with D-Day invasion troops 1944 British Army Machete An example by Collins in Canadian-made scabbard. Associated with the Far East but on genberal issue in North West Europe. , both scabbard and blade being dated 1944. A superb untouched example requiring just a polish and oiling. 1944 British Army Machete An example by Collins in Canadian-made scabbard. Associated with the Far East but on genberal issue in North West Europe. , both scabbard and blade being dated 1944. A superb untouched example requiring just a polish and oiling. 1944 British Army Thermos Flask An excellent example of this pattern 1944 Camouflaged Leather Jerkin An un-issued example requiring renewal of some shoulder seam stitching 1944 Canadian Army issue Prismatic Binoculars In excellent condition throughout 1944 Chocolate & Boiled Sweets Ration Tin 1944 dated Airborne Troops MkII Steel Helmet 1944 dated Airborne Troops MkII Steel Helmet Additional images 1944 dated Army Issued Fork & Spoon A matching pair by the same manufacturer 1944 dated ATS Kit Bag 1944 dated British Army issue String Vest 1944 dated British Army Officers' Ordnance issue high-leg Boots Size 8 1944 dated British Army Thermos Flask 1944 dated Clasp Knife 1944 dated Groundsheet / Cape An exceptional example 1944 dated Indian Serge Battledress Trousers An excellent example of this scarce type 1944 dated Indian Webbing Anklets 1944 dated Indian-made Jungle Green Bush Shirt A scarce example. 1944 dated No4 Lee Enfield Rifle Breech Cover An uncommonly good example, rare in such condition. 1944 dated No77 Grenade A good example. 1944 dated P'37 Webbing Belt 1944 Dated Prismatic Compass 1944 dated P\'37 Belt An issued example bearing the name of its Captain owner. 1944 dated Royal Armoured Corps Battledress Blouse The insignia original to the BD 1944 dated Webbing 'Large' Pack 1944 dated Webbing Anklets 1944 dated Webbing Anklets A mint set in size 3. 1944 dated Webbing Anklets 1944 dated Webbing Map Case The markings have been picked out in pen though are as originally applied 1944 dated Webbing Rifle Sling A near unissued example with steel fittings 1944 Dated Wire Cutters One of the more scarce patterns. In unissued condition. 1944 Denison Smock A well used example to say the least. It is frayed, variously holed and the zip slider is lacking. It is however genuine, and retains both it\'s tail and original label. One suitable for re-enacting or if wishing to make a display with a War-worn look. 1944 Field Craft Training Pamphlet 1944 First Field Dressing 1944 German S84/98 Bayonet for the K98 1944 German Wehrmacht Rifle Ammunition Pouch 1944 Hair Brush 1944 Hair Brush 1944 Home Guard Postcard Photograph 1944 Indian Khkai Drill Trousers A well stamped example of this pattern. The original owner has replaced the Indian-made alloy or brass buttons with British vegetable-composition buttons. A good pair of an increasingly scarce pattern. 1944 Indian No1 MkIII Bayonet An excellent example of this distinctive pattern* 1944 Infantry Battalion Training Manual 1944 Infantry Fieldcraft, Battle Drill and Platoon Tactics Training Manual 1944 Infantry Training Manual - Fieldcraft 1944 Jungle Boots Excellnet examples in size 12 1944 Jungle Shirt A scarce mint unissued example of this advanced and distinctive late War design 1944 Leather Jerkin The hide is excellent, though two buttons are broken and there is moth to the lining 1944 Machete Scabbard 1944 Machine Carbine SAT MkV Sten Amendments 1944 Manual of Recovery 1944 Mess Soup Plate 1944 Message Writing & RT Guide 1944 Message Writing and RT Aide Memoir 1944 Mk 2 Airborne Troops' Steel Helmet A rare example in size 8 1944 MkII Airborne Troops Steel Helmet with original insignia An extremely fine example in a large size. It bears a deep maroon circular device to the front, and retains its original helmet net. 1944 MkII Airborne Troops Steel Helmet with original insignia Additional images 1944 Mosquito Net Helmet Cover 1944 Motorcyclist's Pantaloons A near mint unissued pair in a large size 1944 Motorcyclist's Pantaloons A near mint pair in a useful size 1944 No2 Mk3 Binoculars A scarce set retaining their original graticules\' the optics are exceelent, though one occular focus is slipping when turned, though does function. The Mk3\'s were a tropicalised variant of the No2s, being inert gas filled and having improved waterproofing. 1944 No2 MkIII Prismatic Binoculars A good set retaining original graticules and complete with sling 1944 Pattern Binocular Pouch Mint unissued and 1945 dated. 1944 Pattern Braces / Yoke A scarce WWII dated set 1944 Pattern Haversack 1944 Pattern Pistol Ammo Pouch A 1945 dated example 1944 Pattern Shoulder Straps A scarce 1945 dated pair 1944 Pattern Water Bottle An early example with steel cap 1944 Pattern Water Bottle and Cup A scarce 1945 dated example 1944 Pattern Water Bottle and Webbing Cover 1944 Pattern Water Bottle Carrier A 1945 dated example 1944 Pattern Webbing Bayonet Frog A mint 1945 dated example 1944 Pattern Webbing Bayonet Frog 1944 Pattern Webbing Belt That of W McCrone, 15 Para and bearing his name and number 1944 Pattern Webbing Braces A 1945 dated set 1944 Pattern Webbing Holster A 1945 dated example 1944 Pattern Webbing Shoulder Straps A scarce 1945 dated pair 1944 RAF Aircraft Air Speed Indicator 1944 RAF Aircraft Boost Indicator 1944 RAF Aircraft Brake Supply Gauge 1944 RAF Aircraft FP Degrees Indicator 1944 RAF Bush Hat Bearing its original owner's name to the lining 1944 RAF Calendar Card 1944 RAMC Officer's Service Dress Tunic with Parachutists' Wings 1944 Royal Army Medical Corps Bush Hat An excellent South African manufactured example bearing its original isignia and marked with the owner\'s details to the lining. It features a distinctive theatre-made chin strap. In all a lovely example. 1944 Royal Artillery Training Memorandum No 11 1944 Royal Canadian Signal Corps FS Cap A superb named example. 1944 Royal Engineers Reconnaissance Pocket Book 1944 Royal Navy Crossing of the Arctic Circle Certificate 1944 Snow Mittens 1944 Snow Mittens 1944 South African Slouch Hat A very good example of a South African made bush hat as worn by South African and other British and Commonwealth troops 1944 Standard Dressing 1944 Sten & Thompson Submachine Gun Manual 1944 Sten and Thompson Machine Carbine Pamphlet 1944 Sten and Thompson Machine Gun Manual Small Arms Training Volume I, Pamphlet No21, The Machine Carbine, 1944. The standard training manual on both the Sten and Thompson Machine Carbines at this period in the War. 28 pages including numerous illustrations. 1944 Sten and Thompson Machine Gun Manual Small Arms Training Volume I, Pamphlet No21, The Machine Carbine, 1944. The standard training manual on both the Sten and Thompson Machine Carbines at this period in the War. 28 pages including numerous illustrations. 1944 Sten and Thompson SMG Manual 1944 Sten and Thompson Submachine Gun Manual 1944 Sten and Thompson Submachine Gun Manual 1944 Sten and Thompson Submachine Gun Manual 1944 Sten Gun Sling 1944 Thompson & Sten Manual 1944 Thompson & Sten Submachine Gun Manual 1944 Thompson and Sten Maching Gun Manual with Amendments 1944 Tobruk United Services GymkhanaTrophy Cup 1944 US Army Field Pack 1944 US Army Leather Pistol Holster 1944 US Army Musette Bag 1944 variant RAF Survival Mirror / Heliograph 1944 Vickers Machine Gun Manual 1944 Vickers Machine Gun Training Manual 1944 WAAF Battledress Trousers In mint unissued condition 1944 Webbing Map Case An unissued example 1944 Webbing Map Case 1944 Webbing Map Case 1944 Welding Manual 1945 105 mm Artillery Shell Case 1945 21st Army Group Montgomery Farewell Letter 1945 2nd King's Liverpool Regiment Association Book 1945 Airborne / RAF Aircrew Thermos 1945 Aluminium Mess Tins 1945 Anti-Aircraft Small Arms Pamhlet 1945 Army Ammunition Boots, size 7 1945 Army Carpenter's Tool Bag 1945 Army issue Clasp / Jack Knife 1945 Army Issue Clasp Knife A mint unissued example of this pattern introduced for tropical issue 1945 Army Issue Knife Fork & Spoon Combination 1945 Army issue Shaving / Signalling Mirror Part of the then new tropical issue kit 1945 ATS Leather Jerkin 1945 Bakelite Shaving Brush 1945 British Army Clasp Knife The pattern introduced with the 1944 tropical kit 1945 British Army ORs Collar-attached Shirt A near mint example in size 4 1945 British Army Steel Ruler 1945 British Military 6-inch Steel Ruler 1945 British Warm An item of clothing unique to British Army officers. In excellent condition 1945 Combined Operations Training Manual A rather extensive work, I have illustrated the numerous pages of the table of contents. The final page of the index at the rear of the work is lacking 1945 Daily Mail 1945 dated Army Collar-attached Shirt 1945 dated Army issue Kukri 1945 dated Army Issue Whistle 1945 dated Army Tropical Issue Soap Tin An example of the aluminium soap tin introduced with the new tropical equipment of 1944/5. 1945 dated Bren LMG Sling 1945 dated Cellular Pants 1945 dated Clasp Knife An unissued example 1945 dated Clasp Knife An excellent example complete with original lanyard 1945 dated Cotton Vest A large sized example of one the rarest items of WWII British army issue clothing 1945 dated Cotton Vest A large sized example of one the rarest items of WWII British army issue clothing 1945 dated Cutlery Combination in Tropical-issue Pouch 1945 dated Denim Battledress Trousers An unissued pair of Denim Overall Trousers, they have been professionaly taken in at the waist and now measure 35". 1945 dated Denim BD Blouse A good example in a large size 1945 dated Fork stamped SGT MESS 1945 dated General Service Cap 1945 dated General Service Cap 1945 dated Indian Webbing Anklets An un-Blanco\'d pair 1945 dated Indian-made Machete In field-improvised scabbard 1945 dated Jungle Green Socks 1945 dated Kit Bag 1945 dated Mills Grenade Detonator Tin 1945 dated Other Rank's issue Tie 1945 dated Other Ranks issue Collar-attached Shirt 1945 dated P'44 Braces 1945 dated P'44 Water Bottle and Carrier WWII examples of these bottles and their covers are rather rare 1945 dated P'44 Webbing Basic Pouch A rare mint unissued example 1945 dated P'44 Webbing Bayonet Frog 1945 dated P'44 webbing Belt 1945 dated P'44 webbing Holster 1945 dated P'44 webbing Pistol Ammunition Pouch 1945 dated Pattern '44 Water Bottle Cup 1945 dated Pattern 1944 Basic Pouches 1945 dated Pattern 1944 Webbing Bayonet Frog 1945 dated Pattern 1944 Webbing Bayonet Frog 1945 dated P\'44 Bayonet Frog In mint unissued condition. 1945 Dated P\'44 Braces In mint unissued condition. 1945 dated RAF Folding Machete Part of the equipment issued with the Beadon flying suit for tropical use. A very good maker-marked RAF issue example. 1945 dated Royal Marines Green Beret 1945 dated Stretcher Bearers' Sling 1945 dated Tank Crew Tropical Camouflage Overalls One for display or re-enactor use, having had the zips replaced and showing reasonable wear and tear. 1945 dated Tropical issue Shaving / Signalling Mirror In original fabric pouch 1945 Denison Smock Discovered with the 7 Para maroon beret also listed. In very good condition. The label is somewhat washed-out, though a careful eye can just detect a 1945 date and the size 3. 1945 Egyptian Times Newspaper 1945 Entrenching Tool Shaft 1945 Far East theatre Indian-made Jungle Cap An unissued example 1945 Far East Theatre Mk IV Steel Helmet An excellent example of the MkIV. An evolution of the MkIII, differing primarily in having the liner secured to the shell via a lift-the-dot fastener, allowing the shell to be used as a basin. Initially designed and introduced for issue in tropical theatres. This example retains its original factory-applied paint finish and 1945 dated size 7 liner 1945 General Service Cap Aside from storgae marks to the lining the cap appears unissued and has never had a badge fitted. Size 7. 1945 General Service Cap An excellent example in a large size 1945 Indian Army Machete The leading edge of this variant is sharp. This pattern was solely manufactured in India and issued in large numbers to British and Commonwealth troops fighting in the Far East 1945 Indian Army Machete This pattern was solely manufactured in India and issued in large numbers to British and Commonwealth troops fighting in the Far East 1945 Indian-made KD Trousers A near unissued pair 1945 Khaki Drill Trousers A mint pair in a large size 1945 Mess Tins 1945 Mess Tins 1945 Mk 2 Steel Helmet In original untouched condition as worn, retaining its helmet net and field dressing 1945 MkIV Steel Helmet An excellent example of the MkIV. An evolution of the MkIII, differing primarily in having the liner secured to the shell via a lift-the-dot fastener, allowing the shell to be used as a basin. Initially designed and introduced for issue in tropical theatres, it became general service issue post-War. This example is in superb condition. An excellent example of this Far East issue helmet. 1945 MkIV Steel Helmet An excellent example of the MkIV. An evolution of the MkIII, differing primarily in having the liner secured to the shell via a lift-the-dot fastener, allowing the shell to be used as a basin. Initially designed and introduced for issue in tropical theatres, it became general service issue post-War. This is a desirable example with dated shell and in size 7. 1945 No 224 Artillery Fuze Key 1945 RAF 'Battledress' Blouse In near mint unissued condition. The colour in the images has been distorted, the blouse is RAF blue as one would expect 1945 RAF Side Cap 1945 RAF Side Cap with plastic Cap Badge 1945 Reconnaissance Corps Khaki Beret 1945 Rifle Ammunition Box 1945 Rifle Brigade Khaki Beret 1945 Royal Marine Commando Green Beret Bearing its original owner's ink-stamped name in line with Admiralty regulations 1945 Rubber-proofed Groundsheet Cape A good example of this scarce standard issue item of equipment 1945 Second Army Victory Card A personal thank you from the Divisional Commander Lieutenant Miles Dempsey 1945 Second Army Victory Thanksgiving Service Booklet 1945 Shaving Brush 1945 Slouch Hat An excellent example 1945 Tam o' Shanter 1945 Tropical issue Cutlery Combination 1945 Tropical issue Map Case 1945 Tropical Issue Map Case 1945 Tropical issue Shaving / Signaling Mirror 1945 Tropical Issue Signalling / Shaving Mirror 1945 Tropical Large Capacity Canvas Water Carrier 1945 Tropical Map Case 1945 US Army Extra Ammunition Bag An original example of these pouches commonly associated with Paratroops. This example has been adopted for carriage of First Aid kit 1945 US Army Field Pack 1945 US Army Field Pack 1945 US Army Grenade Pouches 1945 Webbing Insulated Hot Food Container Pack 1946 Army Clasp Knife 1946 dated Cotton Bandolier for .303 Rifle Ammunition In superb condition. 1946 dated KOSB Officers' Service Dress 1946 dated pair of Ammunition Boots Of the type worn by the RAF and Royal Navy amongst others 1946 Drill Mark 7 Round 1947 57mm Anti-Tank Gun Shell Case 1947 Army issue Clasp Knife with Lanyard 1947 Pattern Battledress Blouse a seldom encountered pattern of BD. 1949 Pattern Battledress Trousers An excellent pair 1949 Pattern BD Trousers. Difficult to fault. Suitable for modification to a Wartime pattern for re-enactment purposes. 1949 Pattern Battledress Trousers I have several pairs. Ideal for modification to resemble Wartime patterns for re-enacting purposes. Email your size requirements. 1950 dated Rifle Sling 1950's 17th Bn Parachute Regiment (9th DLI) Maroon Beret 1950's Cotton Rifle Ammunition Bandolier 1950's Cotton Rifle Ammunition Bandolier 1950's RAF Meteor Jet Fighter Control Column Grip 1950s Bofors Drill Round 1950s Bofors Drill Round 1950s Bofors Drill Round 1950s Bren Light Machine Gun Webbing Sling 1950s Khaki Shirt with original Operational Parachutist's Wings 1950s P'37 Webbing Belt with Bonderised Fittings 1952 Signals Training Pamphlet 1955 Rifle & Bayonet Training Manual 1955 Rifle & Bayonet Training Manual 1955 Sterling Submachine Gun Manual 1956 Sterling Submachine Gun Manual 1959 L1A3 SLR Bayonet A near mint example 1960's French Arms & Armour Auction Catalogue 1960's RAF Vulcan Aero Engine Starter Cartridge 1960's Soviet Voctok Amphibia Diver's Watch Having a calibre 2209 movement and being waterproof to 300 metres. The Amphibia watches employed pressure sealing, utilizing external water pressure to seal the case. They are highly regarded, early ones being prized by collectors. This example lacks its bezel, it is running, though the mainspring is slipping and requires repair. 1960s Russian Vostok Wrist Watch An excellent running example of a Soviet Vostok Komandirskie 'Commander' type watch. Having a calibre 2214 18 jewel manual-wind movement, with date aperture to the face. A stylish and collectable wristwatch. 1960\'s-1970\'s RAF Fast Jet Flying Helmet An excellent original MkIAM \'bone dome\' and G Type Flying Helmet. The condition throughout is excellent. An iconic RAF flying helmet combination of the Cold War era. 1960\'s-1970\'s RAF Fast Jet Flying Helmet & Oxygen Mask An excellent original MkIAM \'bone dome\', G Type Flying Helmet and P Type Oxygen Mask. The condition throughout is excellent. An iconic RAF flying helmet combination of the Cold War era. 1960\'sRAF Fast Jet Flying Helmet & Oxygen Mask An original MkIAM \'bone dome\', G Type Flying Helmet and scarce M-Type Oxygen Mask. The G-type helmet isn\'t wired, and lacks the connectors for the mask, though these can be found. An iconic RAF flying helmet combination of the Cold War era. 1962 L1A3 Bayonet for the SLR Rifle 1963 Arms & Armour Society 'Art of the Armourer' Catalogue 1963 Arms and Armour Society Exhibition Catalogue 1964 Grenade Training Manual 1967 RAF Mk7 Lightweight Flying Suit 1967 Royal Artillery Code and Morse Notes 1968 Bren machine Gun Manual 1969 German Budeswehr Utility / Fighting Knife 1970 RAF G-Type Flying Helmet 1970s German Bundeswehr Falschirmjager Badges 1975 Sterling Submachine Gun Manual 1977 Sterling Sub Machine Gun Manual 1979 British Army Type D Survival Knife 1979 German Bundeswehr Paratroop Gravity Knife 1980s British Army Digital Watch By the Cabot Watch Company. In working condition simply requiring a battery 19th Battalion Home Guard Flash 19th Century 'Brighton Bun' Campaign Candlesticks Utterly delightful 19th Century Australian Aboriginal War Club A particularly pleasing waddy, a nulla-nulla of slender form. Measuring approximately 67cm and bearing typical incised linear decoration. Perhaps of eucalyptus, certainly a very dense timber, the patina is superb 19th Century Baxter print of Admiral Lord Nelson 19th Century Belgian Army Officer's Sword 19th Century Blackjack Cosh An excellent example of these distinctive weapons commonly associated with Royal Navy press gangs 19th Century blued steel spectacles In oncommonly fine condition 19th Century Brass Naval Canon Plaque An extremely pleasing and somewhat intriguing artefact 19th Century Briquet Sword 19th Century British Infantry Equipment Book A classic Men-at-Arms title and an essential reference 19th Century Bullet Mould 19th Century Campaign Portable Writing Desk A good example in brass-mounted oak. Of a type taken on campaign by officers from the Napoleonic period through to the Boer War. 19th Century Chinese Butterfly Sword 19th Century Chinese Dao Sword 19th Century Constabulary Short Sword A particularly fine example 19th Century Constabulary Short Sword A fine steel-mounted example with etched blade 19th Century Desk Seal modeled as Napoleon 19th Century Duke of Wellington Character Jug A delightful period example in excellent condition, circa 1852. 19th Century French Briquet Short Sword 19th Century French Cuirassier's Breastplate An extremely good example 19th Century French Cuirassier's Breastplate 19th Century French Navy Officer's Sword 19th Century German-manufactured Infantry Officer's Sword by Simson 19th Century Gladius type Briquet Short Sword 19th Century Gladius type Briquet Short Sword A scarce example complete with scabbard and buff leather frog 19th Century Gunner's Powder Horn A pleasing example of these iconic items of artillery gunnery equipment. Both the horn and nozzle are Ordnance marked. There are some cracks to the nozzle though it is sound and functioning. 19th Century Imperial Prussian / German Cartridge Pouch A rare example 19th Century Indian State Forces Bayonet 19th Century Indo-Persian Khanjar Dagger A good example, the heavy brass hilt of which has a distinctive ram's head form pommel 19th Century Magnifier Of a type commonly associated with marine chart reading. A useful instrument as well as a collectors' item 19th Century Ottoman / Islamic Scribe's Pen Case with provenance A brass divit or pen and ink case as used by scribes of the Islamic world. Of typical form and bearing struck calligraphic marks. Of particular interest is the attached label which records the fact that the divit was taken from a dead Egyptian soldier at Alexandria on the 11th of July 1882 during the Anglo-Egyptian War .. 19th Century Pistol Bullet Mould 19th Century Pocket Magnifier 19th Century Sabre Scabbard 19th Century Shot Flask An excellent example with Irish pattern charger 19th Century Walrus Ivory Fid An 8 inch example of these implements used by sailors for unpicking knots and the lays of rope prior to splicing. Commonplace with Royal Navy and other sailors during the age of sail, today examples are scarce and much sought after. 19th Hussars Cap Badge 19th Indian Division Bullion Flash 19th Indian Infantry Division Printed Flash 1st Anti-Aircraft Division Flash 1st Anti-Aircraft Division Flash 1st Anti-Aircraft Division Flash 1st Anti-Aircraft Division Flash 1st Anti-Aircraft Division Flash 1st Anti-Aircraft Division Flash An example of the first variant 1st Armoured Car Regiment (New Zealand Scottish) Royal New Zealand Armoured Corps Cap badge 1st Armoured Division Flash 1st Armoured Division Flash 1st Army Flash 1st Army printed Flash 1st Army Printed Flash 1st Battalion East Surrey Regiment 4th Infantry Division Combination Insignia 1st Battalion Home Guard Flash 1st Battalion Lancashire Volunteer Regiment Brass Shoulder Titles 1st Battalion Royal West Kent Formation Sign 1st Canadian Army Engineers Flash Part of a collection I have recently acquired, assembled during the War by a veteran. 1st Canadian Army Flash Part of a collection I have recently acquired, assembled during the War by a veteran. 1st Canadian Corps Flash Part of a collection I have recently acquired, assembled during the War by a veteran. 1st Canadian Division Dental Corps Flash Part of a collection I have recently acquired, assembled during the War by a veteran. 1st Canadian Division Flash Part of a collection I have recently acquired, assembled during the War by a veteran. 1st Corp Royal Artillery Flash 1st Corps Troops Engineers Flash 1st Division Royal Artillery printed Flash 1st Durham Artillery Volunteers Home Service Pattern Helmet 1st edition Michelin Guide to the Battle-Fields - Amiens 1st edition Michelin Guide to the Battle-Fields - Lisle 1st edition Michelin Guide to the Battle-Fields of the Marne 1914 1st Edition of T E Lawrence\'s Seven Pillars Seven Pillars of Wisdom: A Triumph is the autobiographical account of the experiences of \"Lawrence of Arabia during the Arab Revolt against the Ottoman Turks of 1916 to 1918. It is a truly unique work and most certainly a classic. This is a good copy of the first trade edition of 1935. 1st Guards Armoured Brigade Flash 1st Guards Brigade Group Flash 1st Infantry Division Flash 1st Infantry Division Flashes 1st Infantry Division Flashes 1st Infantry Division North Staffordshire Regiment Flash 1st Infantry Division Patch 1st Infantry Division Royal Artillery Printed Flash 1st Infantry Division Royal Artillery printed Flash 1st Infantry RASC Flash 1st pattern 8 Corps Flash 1st Pattern F-S Fighting Knife An extremely fine example of the highly coveted first pattern Fairbairn-Sykes Knife from my own collection. Complete, homogeneous and retaining its original blade length 1st Pattern F-S Fighting Knife with provenance A very pleasing example of this iconic knife, carried by the Reconnaissance Corps driver who's medals are also listed. 1st pattern Royal Armoured Corps Cap Badge 1st Royal Canadian Army Anti-Tank Artillery Title Part of a collection I have recently acquired, assembled during the War by a veteran. 1st Royal Canadian Army Service Corps 1st Corps Part of a collection I have recently acquired, assembled during the War by a veteran. 1st Royal Canadian Light Anti-Aircraft Artillery Title Part of a collection I have recently acquired, assembled during the War by a veteran. 1st Royal Dragoons Officer's Cap 1st Volunteer Battalion DLI Cap Badge 1st Volunteers Battalion Durham Light Infantry Home Service Pattern Helmet 1st Welsh Regiment P\'07 Bayonet A most interesting unit-marked example bearing numerous Armourers\' inpsection marks suggesting this bayonet saw service during both World Wars 1st/4th Gordon Highlanders WWI Casualty Group That of Private James Jaffray 2 Corps Flash 2 Corps Formation Sign 2 German Third Reich Propoganda Miniature Booklets One detailing the invasion of the Netherlands, the other Hitler 2 Port Task Force Royal Engineers Flash 2-pounder Brass Shell Case 2-Pr Artillery Shell Case A good example of this classic infantry anti-tank shell case 2-Pr Artillery Shell Case A good example of this classic infantry anti-tank shell case 20 round Thompson SMG Stick Magazine 20% discount on all Edged Weapons Simply follow the online ordering process and if paying by card, cheque or bank transfer send payment of 80% the invoice total. If paying by Paypal simply select this option, go through checkout and await our 20% refund. If you've been considering a purchase but wavering over price, now is your opportunity to take advantage of this time limited offer to sweeten the deal Happy hunting Paul 20% discount on All Purchases Due to the popularity of our recent offer on edged weapons, and in response to numerous requests, we are offering a 20% discount on purchases of all stock items excluding New Listings. Simply follow the online ordering process and if paying by card, cheque or bank transfer send payment of 80% the invoice total. If paying by Paypal simply select this option, go through checkout and await our 20% refund. 20% Discount until Sunday 13th October This week you are invited to take advantage on a 20% discount on invoice totals over £250. This offer applies to all listings other than those flagged as a New Addition. Simply follow the online ordering process and if paying by cheque or bank transfer send payment of 80% of the invoice total. If paying by Paypal simply select this option and await our discounted invoice. If you've been considering a purchase but wavering over price, now is your opportunity to take advantage of this time limited offer to sweeten the deal. 20mm Inert Round 20th Battalion Home Guard Flash 20th Battalion Machine Gun Corps Photograph 212th Independant Infantry Brigade printed Flash 219th Independent Infantry Brigade Flash 21st Army Group GHQ Printed Flash 21st Army Group GHQ Printed Flash 21st Army Group LOC Troops / British Troops in France A mint unissued WWII printed example 21st Army Group Message from Montgomery 21st Army Group Non-Fraternisation Notice 21st Army Group pre Operation Varsity Message from Montgomery 21st Army Group Printed Flash 21st Battalion Home Guard Flash 22nd Battalion Home Guard Flash 22nd Beach Brigade Flash 22nd Beach Brigade Flash A scarce original example 22nd Engineer Group TA Flash 231st Infantry Brigade Flash 23rd (Southern) Corps Flash 23rd Armoured Brigade Flash 23rd Armoured Brigade Flash 23rd Battalion Home Guard Flash 24th Battalion Home Guard Flash 24th Heavy Anti-Aircraft Regiment Royal Artillery Flash 24th Independant Guards Brigade Group Flash 24th Independant Guards Brigade Group Flashes 24th Independant Guards Brigade Group Flashes 24th Independant Guards Brigade Group Printed Flash 24th Independant Guards Brigade Group Printed Flashes 24th Independent Guards Brigade Group Flash 25th Battalion Home Guard Flash 25th Indian Division Flash 268th Indian Infantry Brigade Flash 268th Indian Infantry Brigade Flash 26th Battalion Home Guard Flash 27th Armoured Brigade Flash 27th Armoured Brigade Flash 28 ANZUK Flash 28th Commonwealth Infantry Brigade Group Penant 2nd Anti-Aircraft Division Flash 2nd Anti-Aircraft Division Flash 2nd Anti-Aircraft Division Flash 2nd Anti-Aircraft Division Flashes 2nd Anti-Aircraft Division Formation Sign A lovely embroidered example. 2nd Armoured Brigade printed Flash 2nd Army Group Royal Artillery Flash 2nd Army Printed Flash 2nd Battalion Border Regiment Officer inter-War Ephemera Pertaining to M Smyth, formerly 11 Border. 2nd Battalion Durham Light Infantry General Service Cap 2nd Battalion Home Guard Flash 2nd Battalion Royal Scots Fusiliers Piper\'s Feather Bonnet Badge 2nd Canadian Corps Royal Candian Engineers Flash Part of a collection I have recently acquired, assembled during the War by a veteran. 2nd Canadian Division Flash Part of a collection I have recently acquired, assembled during the War by a veteran. 2nd Canadian Division Flash Part of a collection I have recently acquired, assembled during the War by a veteran. 2nd Canadian Division Ordnance Corps Flash Part of a collection I have recently acquired, assembled during the War by a veteran. 2nd Candian Armoured Group Royal Artillery Flash Part of a collection I have recently acquired, assembled during the War by a veteran. 2nd City of London Regiment Swagger Stick 2nd Infantry Division Flash 2nd Infantry Division Flash 2nd Infantry Division Flash 2nd Infantry Division Flash 2nd Infantry Division Flash 2nd Infantry Division Flash 2nd Infantry Division Formation Patch A good machine woven example. 2nd Infantry Division printed Formation Sign 2nd Phase Home Guard Training Manual 2nd Volunteer Battalion Loyal North Lancashire Regiment Glengarry Badge A rare and handsome example 3 Corps Flash 3 Corps Flash 30 Corps Flash 30 Corps Flash 30 Corps Formation Patch An excellent machine-embroidered felt example. 30 Corps printed Flash 30 Corps printed Flash 30 round Thompson SMG Stick Magazine 30 round Thompson SMG Stick Magazine 30th Battalion Middlesex Home Guard Cloth Insignia 31st Indian Armoured Division Flash 32 Armoured Engineer Regiment Shoulder Title 33rd Anti-Aircraft Brigade Royal Artillery Flash 33rd Indian Corps Flash 36th Infantry Division Flash 38th Infantry Brigade Flash 39th Indian Infantry Division Infantry Flash 3rd Anti-Aircraft Division Flash 3rd Anti-Aircraft Division Flash 3rd Anti-Aircraft Division Flash 3rd Battalion Durham Home Guard Flash 3rd Carabiniers Cap Badge 3rd Carabiniers Cap Badge 3rd Durham Rifle Volunteers Helmet Plate 3rd Infantry Division combination Insignia 3rd Infantry Division Flash 3rd Infantry Division Flash 3rd Infantry Division Flash 3rd Infantry Division Flash 3rd Infantry Division Printed Flash 3rd Infantry Division Royal Engineers 1940 Pattern BD Blouse Retaining its original cloth insignia 3rd Infantry Division Royal Military Police BD Blouse A tailored 1945 dated Canadian Battledress blouse retaining its original insignia. 3rd Royal Canadian Anti-Tank Artillery Title Part of a collection I have recently acquired, assembled during the War by a veteran. 3rd Royal Canadian Light Anti-Aircraft Artillery Title 4 1939 ARP Dressings 4 Border Cap Badge 4 Corps printed Flash 4 HM Government Mines Dressings 40th Division Printed Flash 40th Division printed Flash 40th Infantry Division printed Flash 42nd Armoured Division Flash / 42nd East Lancs Infantry Division Flash 42nd Infantry Division Flash Photographed as a square but in fact worn as a diamond. 43rd (Wessex) Division Printed Flash 43rd (Wessex) Infantry Division Flash 44 RTR North Somerset Yeomanry Cloth Shoulder Title 44th (Indian) Airborne Division Flash A superb ex-Battledress example, and an original example of these much reproduced flashes. The way it has been folded around a card former before sewing sugests it may have been worn on a slouch hat as a pagri badge. 44th (Indian) Airborne Division IASC Officer's Medal and Document Group A scarce and comprehensive group pertaining to a London Rifle Brigade OR commissioned to the Indian Army Service Corps and serving with the 44th Airborne 44th (Indian) Airborne Division IASC Officer's Medal and Document Group Additional images 44th (Indian) Airborne Division Printed Flash An excellent original example 44th Airborne Division Flash A rare original. 44th Division Flash 44th Division Flash 44th RTR North Sommerset Yeomanry Cloth Shoulder Title 45th (West Country) Infantry Division Flash 46th (North Midland and West Riding) Infantry Division printed Flash 46th (North Midland and West Riding) Infantry Division printed Flash 46th (North Midland and West Riding)Infantry Division Flash 46th Division Flash 46th Division printed Flash 47th (London) Division Flash 47th (London) Division Flash 47th (London) Division Flash 47th (London) Division Printed Flash 47th (London) Division printed Flash 47th London Division Flash 48th (South Midland Division) Flash 48th (South Midland) Division Flash 48th (South Midland) Division Flash 48th (South Midland) Division Flash 48th Division Flash 48th Infantry Division Flash 49th (West Riding) Division Flash 49th (West Riding) Division Flash 49th (West Riding) Division Flash 49th (West Riding) Division printed Flash A first variant example 49th (West Riding) Division printed Flashes 4th Anti-Aircraft Division Flash 4th Anti-Aircraft Division printed Flash 4th Armoured Brigade Flash 4th Armoured Brigade Flash 4th Armoured Brigade Flash 4th Armoured Brigade North Africa Casualty Medal Group An excellent WWII North Africa campaign medal and document group to Driver W F Lomax, 4th Light Armoured Guards Signals Squadron, Royal Signals. See this excellent website for further information on the 4th Armoured Brigade in North Africa 4th Battalion Devon Regiment Formation Sign 4th Battalion Durham Home Guard Flash 4th Divisional Signals Flash 4th Durham Volunteers Rifle Corps Home Service Pattern Helmet A good restored green cloth helmet 4th Guards Brigade Flash 4th Guards Brigade Group Flash 4th Indian Infantry Division printed Flash 4th Infantry Division Printed Flash 4th Infantry Division Printed Flash A KD slip-on shoulder strap 4th Infantry Division printed Flash 4th Royal Canadian Anti-Tank Artillery Title Part of a collection I have recently acquired, assembled during the War by a veteran. 4th Royal Irish Dragoon Guards Officer's Cap Badge 4th/7th Royal Dragoon Guards Brass Shoulder Title 4th/7th Royal Dragoon Guards Brass Shoulder Title 5 Border Cap Badge 5 Border Cap Badge 5 Border Cap Badge 5 Corps Flash 5 Inert WWII British Army 9mm Sten or Browning Rounds 5 original WWI Trench Photographs A rare group of postcard sized candid and authentic images of front-line trenches 5 WWII Army issue Spanners 50th (Northumberland) Division Flash 50th (Northumbrian) Division Flash 50th (Northumbrian) Division Flash 50th (Northumbrian) Division Flash 50th (Northumbrian) Division Flash 50th (Northumbrian) Division Flash 50th (Northumbrian) Division Flashes 50th (Northumbrian) Infantry Division printed Flash 50th Division Flashes 51st (Highland) Division Flash 51st (Highland) Division Flash 51st (Highland) Division Flash 51st (Highland) Division Flash 51st (Highland) Division Flash 51st (Highland) Division Printed Flash 51st (Highland) Infantry Division Flash 51st Brigade Flash 52nd (Lowland) Division Booklet 52nd (Lowland) Division Flash 52nd (Lowland) Division Printed Flash 52nd (Lowland) Division Printed Flashes 52nf (Lowland Scottish) Division Flash 53rd (Welsh) Division Flash 53rd (Welsh) Division printed Flash 53rd (Welsh) Division printed Flash 53rd (Welsh) Division Printed Flashes 53rd (Welsh) Division Printed Flashes 53rd (Welsh) Infantry Division Flash 53rd (Welsh) Infantry Division Royal Artillery printed Flash 53rd (Welsh) Infantry Regiment Flash 53rd (Welsh) Infantry Regiment Flash 54th (East Anglian) Division Flash 54th (East Anglian) Division Flash 54th (East Anglian) Division printed Flash 54th Division Flash 54th Division Flash 55th (West Lancashire) Division Flash 55th (West Lancashire) Division Flash 55th (West Lancashire) Division Flashes 55th (West Lancs) Infantry Division Flash 55th West Lancashire Division Formation Patch An excellent as-worn machine embroidered example ex-Service/Battledress. 56th (London) Division Flash 56th (London) Division Flash 56th (London) Division Flash 56th (London) Division Flash 56th Battalion Surrey Home Guard Cloth Insignia 56th Battalion Surrey Home Guard Cloth Insignia 56th Division Flash 56th Division Flash 59th (Staffordshire) Division Flash 59th (Staffordshire) Division Flash 59th (Staffordshire) Infantry Division printed Flash 5th Anti-Aircraft Division Flash 5th Anti-Aircraft Division Flash 5th Anti-Aircraft Division Flash 5th Battalion Home Guard Flash 5th Battalion Home Guard Flash 5th Battalion Seaforth Highlanders Cap Badge A superb example of circa 1908-1920 with a lovely tone 5th Cameronians Scottish Rifles Unit-marked P'07 Bayonet 5th Canadian Armoured Division Printed Flash Part of a collection I have recently acquired, assembled during the War by a veteran. 5th Indian Infantry Division Formation Sign 5th Infantry Division Flash 5th Infantry Division Flash 5th Infantry Division Infantry Third Brigade Seaforths combination Insignia 5th Infantry Division printed Flash 5th KOSB / 52nd (Lowland) Division Medal Group 5th Royal Scots unit-marked Pattern 1888 Bayonet 6 WWII Deactivated .38 Revolver Rounds In original packaging. 61st Division Flash 61st Division Flash 61st Infantry Division Flash 646 Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment RA (Essex Territorials) Flash 67th Battalion (Western Scots) CEF Badge 6th / 9th Battalion Home Guard Flash 6th / 9th Battalion Home Guard Flash 6th Anti Aircraft Division Flash 6th Anti-Aircraft Division Flash 6th Anti-Aircraft Division Flashes - uncut pair 6th Anti-Aircraft Division Printed Flash 6th Anti-Aircraft Division printed Flash 6th Armoured Division Flash 6th Armoured Division Flash 6th Armoured Division Flash 6th Armoured Division Flash 6th Armoured Division Flash 6th Armoured Division Flash 6th Armoured Division Flash 6th Armoured Division Flash 6th Armoured Division Formation Patch A machine-embroidered example. 6th Armoured Division tropical slip-on Formation Sign 6th Army Group Royal Artillery Major's BD Blouse 6th Battalion Durham Light Infantry General Service Cap Faintly dated 1945 6th Battalion King's Liverpool Regiment Cap Badge 6th Battalion King's Liverpool Regiment Sweetheart Brooch 6th Division theatre-made Flash 6th DLI Cap Badge 6th DLI Officer's Cap Badge 6th DLI Shoulder Insignia 6th DLI Shoulder Insignia 6th Infantry Brigade Flash 6th Manawatu Mounted Rifles Cap Badge 6th South African Armoured Division Flash 7 Period Photographic Prints, Nuremburg War Trials A group of small cards dating to 1946 and as brought back by a British Army veteran. 7.62 Drill Rounds in Belt 70th Division printed Formation Sign 70th Division printed slip-on Formation Sign 71st Battalion Durham Home Guard Flashes 72nd Independent Infantry Brigade Flash 73rd Independent Infantry Brigade printed Flash 75mm Artillery Shell Case 77th Division printed Flash 78th Infantry Division 210th Independent Infantry Brigade combination Insignia 78th Infantry Division Flash 78th Infantry Division Flash 78th Infantry Division printed Flash 78th Infantry Division Printed Flash 78th Infantry Division Printed Slip-on Flash 78th Winnipeg Grenadiers Cap Badge 79th Armoured Division Flash 79th Armoured Division Formation Sign 79th Armoured Division Printed Flash 79th Armoured Divison Flash 7th Anti Aircraft Division Flash 7th Anti-Aircraft Division printed Flash 7th Armoured Brigade Flash 7th Armoured Brigade Flash 7th Armoured Brigade Flash 7th Armoured Division Flash 7th Armoured Division Flash 7th Armoured Division Flash 7th Armoured Division Flash 7th Armoured Division Flash The second variant worn in North Africa and Italy 7th Armoured Division Flash 7th Armoured Division Flash 7th Armoured Division Flash 7th Armoured Division Flash 7th Armoured Division Flash 7th Armoured Division Flashes 7th Armoured Division Formation Patch A good machine-embroidered example. 7th Army Group Royal Artillery Flash 7th Battalion Home Guard Flash 7th Battalion Manchester Regiment Cap Badge 7th Gurkha Rifles Shoulder Title 7th Indian Division Officer\'s Bullion Flash A superb example. 7th Indian Infantry Division 14th Army BD Blouse An excellent Far East theatre Battledress blouse retaining its original insignia, that of a Royal Artillery lance bombardier serving in the 7th Indian Infantry Division, the so-called Golden Arrow division, part of the 14th Army. 8 Corps / South Western District printed Flash 8 Corps Flash 8 Corps Flash 8 Corps Flash 8 Corps Flash 8 Corps Flashes 8 Corps Formation Patch A machine-embroidered felt example. 8 Corps Printed Flash 8 Corps Printed Flash 80th Division Printed Flash 80th Infantry Division printed Flash 82nd (West Africa) Division 1945 Slouch Hat An excellent example of this extremely uncommon pattern which utilizes a lace to secure the inner sweatband to the body of the hat. 82nd (West Africa) Division Flash 82nd (West African) Division Flash 87 Army Group Royal Artillery Flash 89th Army Group Royal Artillery (Field) Flash 8th (Irish) Battalion Kings Liverpool Regiment cap Badge 8th Anti-Aircraft Division Flash 8th Armoured Division Flash 8th Armoured Division Flash 8th Armoured Division printed Flash 8th Army Flash 8th Army Flash 8th Army Flash 8th Army Flash 8th Army Flash 8th Army slip-on Flashes 8th Army Souvenir Cigarette Case A most unusual example 8th Battalion Cornwall Home Guard Service Certificate 8th Battalion Durham Home Guard Flash 8th Division HQ Sanitary Section RAMC Postcard 8th Indian Infantry Division Flash 8th Indian Infantry Division Printed Flash 8th Indian Infantry Division Printed Flash 90th Regiment of Foot (Perthshire Volunteers) Glengary Badge 92nd Canadian Overseas Battalion Cap Badge 99 Gurkha Infantry Brigade Printed Flash 9ct Gold ANZAC Sweetheart Brooch 9ct Gold Black Watch Sweetheart Brooch 9ct Gold WWI 107th Canadian Overseas Battalion Sweetheart Brooch 9th Anti Aircraft Division Flash 9th Anti-Aircraft Division Flash 9th Anti-Aircraft Division Flash 9th Armoured Brigade Flash 9th Armoured Division Flash 9th Armoured Division Flash A padded example 9th Armoured Division Flash 9th Battalion (Glasgow Highland) Highland Light Infantry Cap Badge 9th Lancers Cap Badge HMS Monmouth Trench Art Shell Case Accurate Shooting in War Lt Col T S Smith's handbook Arms and Armour in the Art Institute of Chicago Arnhem Lift - The Diary of a Glider Pilot The first edition of Louis Hagen's classic work, believed to be the first book published about the Battle of Arnhem Cavalry Warrant Officers' and Non-Commissioned Officers' Arm Badges The standard reference Christmas Sale For those looking for a Christmas treat, this week you are invited to take advantage of a 20% discount on invoice totals of over £100. The offer applies to all listings other than those flagged as a New Addition. Simply follow the online ordering process and if paying by cheque or bank transfer send payment of 80% of the invoice total. If paying by Paypal simply select this option and await our discounted invoice. If you've been considering a purchase but wavering over price, now is your opportunity to take advantage of this time limited offer to sweeten the deal. Have a very happy Christmas D-Day in Pictures 10 year anniversary book JANUARY YEAR SALE As a welcome to the New Year and new customers, as well as a thanks to existing clients, for one week we are offering a 20% discount on all orders of over £1000. Enjoy Lay away scheme and part-exchange This is in response to all those who have enquired about the possibility of reserving goods. I understand it\'s sometimes helpful to be able to pay for a high value item over time. Contact me, let me know what works for you, and I will do my best to make it work. If you would like me to hold an item for you until you can send the money, again, get in touch so we can agree a deposit and timings. Part-exchange is always welcome Kind regards Paul Lay away scheme and part-exchange This is in response to all those who have enquired about the possibility of reserving goods. I understand it\'s sometimes helpful to be able to pay for a high value item over time. Contact me, let me know what works for you, and I will do my best to make it work. If you would like me to hold an item for you until you can send the money, again, get in touch so we can agree a deposit and timings. Part-exchange is always welcome Kind regards Paul Lay-aside and bulk-order discount This is in response to all those who have enquired about the possibility of reserving goods or bulk-order discount. I understand it's sometimes helpful to be able to pay for a high value item over time. Contact me, let me know what works for you, and I will do my best to make it work. If you would like me to hold an item for you until you can send the money, again, get in touch so we can agree a deposit and timings. With regard to discount on multiple purchases, let me know the items you are interested in and I'll try and work something out for you. All the very best Paul Lay-aside and Part-Exchange This is in response to all those who have enquired about the possibility of reserving goods or part-exchange. I understand it\'s sometimes helpful to be able to pay for a high value item over time, or using part-exchange. Contact me, let me know what works for you, and I will do my best to make it work. If you would like me to hold an item for you until you can send the money, again, get in touch so we can agree a deposit and timings. With regard to discount on multiple purchases, let me know the items you are interested in and I\'ll try and work something out for you. All the very best Paul Locations of British Cavalry, Infantry and Machine Gun Units, 1914-1924 A superb and extremely useful book Master French Gunsmith's Designs of the XVII - XIX Centuries An exquisite limited edition publication New Year Sale As a small antidote to the post Christmas blues, until midnight Monday January 7th I am offering a 15% discount on all purchases. The discount applies to the whole invoice, inclusive of post and packing. If paying by cheque or bank transfer simply send payment for 85% of the invoice total. If selecting the Paypal option then the full list price will initialy be charged, to be followed by a refund of the 15% discount. Notes on the Proof of Shotguns and other Small Arms Resurgam 1940 Enamelled Lapel Badge An Anglo-French patriotic badge dating to the fall of France Soldiers Guide to Sicily The best example of this sought after pamphlet I have encountered. These were issued to 6th Airborne Division and other troops involved in the invasion of the island. Tactical Notes for the Infantry Commander The Anatomy of Nelson's Ships C Nepean Longridge's superb study The Diary of Colonel Peter Hawker 1802-1853 This excellent two-volume reprint of Peter Hawker's diary is a classic military, hunting and shooting memoir The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Ammunition Another of Ian V Hogg's excellent works The Naval Annual, 1900 A superb period publication containing the most detailed descriptions and plans of the vessels of the world's naval forces at the time. Fascinating stuff. The Price Guide to Antique Guns and Pistols Peter Hawkins' study as published by the Antique Collectors' Club remains a lavishly illustrated and extremely useful work The Story of Belsen Privately published by 113 Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment Royal Artillery (Durham Light Infantry) TA. A 1912 Indian Cavalry Officer's Sword A fine example by Wilkinson in field service scabbard. Of particular note is the presence of Ordnance stamps to either ricasso. A Collector's Guide to World War 2 German Medals and Political Awards Chris Ailsby's study A Georgian Curio Being a hazel nut carved with the initials TW and dated 1799. If only it could talk. A German Third Reich War Merit Cross with Swords A good set of WWI British Army Binoculars A set of US-made prismatic binoculars bought in by the British Ordnance during WWI. They bear Ordnance ownership marks and have been graded S2 and serial numbered. The case too is Ordnance broad arrow stamped. The condition is superb, with only a slight haziness to the optics, though I\'ve not cleaned them. With case and sling. A pair of 1949 Pattern Battledress Trousers A pair of modified 1949 Pattern BD Trousers as sourced from a theatre company wardrobe. Very minor moth. Suitable for further modification for re-enactment purposes. A pair of Great War Austro-Hungarian Rifle Ammunition Pouches Model 1887 pouches for the Mannlicher A Pair of original WWII 12th Army Flashes One matched pair of unissued 12th Army flashes which will be removed from the as-printed sheet I recently acquired from the family of a Second World War RAOC veteran. A pair of Royal Tank Regiment Brass Shoulder Titles A pair of Scottish Command Flashes A Pair of WWII Identity Discs Named to 14784250 N HUDSON, C of E A pair of WWII Khaki Puttees In excellent condition. A pair of WWII Khaki Puttees In excellent condition. A pair of WWII Type F Field Telephones A quantity of .450 / .577 Cartridge Cases A quantity of Home Guard P\'17 Stripper Clips A rare Hodge's Patent Elastic Gun circa 1850 In 1849 Richard Edward Hodges was granted a patent for Improvements in Mechanical Purchases which are also applicable whole or in part to projectiles, which incorporated the use of 'vulcanised caoutchouc' [rubber] in bows and 'guns'. This is No. 23 of his 'Elastic' guns. Having walnut full stock fitted with rigid steel 'spreader', and engraved brass action and mounts. Overall length 120cm Another example of this type, numbered 11, is preserved in the Royal Armouries Museum, Leeds. See H. L. Blackmore, Hunting Weapons, 1971, p. 171, p. 209 and pl. 84 A rare Hodge's Patent Elastic Gun circa 1850 Additional images A rare pair of Georgian Sketches Commemorating Admiral Howe\'s victory over the French at the Battle of Ushant. Full period pieces very attractively framed. Worthy of further research. A set of WWI General Service Buttons A Short History of Second Battalion Royal Sussex Regiment AB64 - WWII Army Pay Book Aberdeen City Royal Field Artillery Shoulder Title Aberdeenshire Territorial Engineers Title Acrow Entrenching Tool Admiral Sir John Jellicoe Autograph Commander of the British Grand Fleet at Jutland Admiralty Crested Needlework From a select group of hand-embroidered textiles from a descendant of the authoress Ursula Bloom. Bloom reached the Guinness Book of Records for her prolific fiction writing. She was a passionate needle worker and also wrote on this subject, some of this offering having been illustrated in one of her books, and one item of this group bearing her signature. Admiralty Fouled Anchor Jelly Mould A charming object Africa Star Africa Star Africa Star with 1st Army Clasp Africa Star with North Africa 1942-43 Clasp African Masai / Kikuyu Knife An authentic knife for the indigenous people rather than a tourist piece. Likely a souvenir of the Mau Mau uprising Afrikakorps Book R J Bender and R D Law's classic refernce on the uniforms, organisation and history of the Afrikakorps Air Formation Signals Flash Air Ministry History of Coastal Command 1939-42 Air Ministry Morse Key Air Raid Wardens' Shoulder Title Air Training Corps Cadet Flight Sergeants\' Rank Badges Air Training Corps Shoulder Titles Airborne Division Printed Flash Airborne Division Printed Flash Airborne Division printed Formation Sign Airborne Division printed Formation Signs Airborne Division printed Formation Signs Airborne Divisions Flash A lovely early embroidered example. Airborne Divisions Printed Flash Airborne Troops Mk2 Steel Helmet A 1970's example in a large size. One liner-retaining bolt is lacking. Suitable for re-enactor use or collectable in its own right. Airborne Troops Steel Helmet with 'Jump' Marks Absolutely original and untouched example, fresh to the market Airgraph Airgraph Airgraph Airgraph Airgraph Airgraph Airgraph Airgraph Airgraph Airgraph Airgraph Airgraph Airgraph The concept of the airgraph is that a large number of mail items can be sent efficiently by photographing them and developing duplicates at the destination from the photogrpahic negatives. The sysptem was developed by Kodak and was first used by the British military in May 1941 to exchange mail between Great Britain and Cairo. 1700 completed pro-formas could be put on a single roll of film that weighed just 5½ ozs AK47 Bayonet Akehurst, Game Guns and Rifles AKM Bayonet AKM type 1 Bayonet AKM Type 2 Bayonet AKM Type II Bayonet Albini Braendlin Socket Bayonet Aldershot District Flash Aldershot District Flash aldershot district southern command cloth formation Allied Forces Headquarters Headquarters Flash Allied Land Forces South East Asia Flash Allied Land Forces South East Asia Flash Allied Military Currency 1/2 Mark Note Allied Military Currency 10 Franc Note Allied Military Currency 5 Franc Note Allied Military Currency 50 Franc Note Allied Special Forces Insignia 1939-1948 Peter Taylor's important study remains a key refernce in this exciting field Almark Guide to Scottish Regiments America's Classic Gun Makers A considerable volume American Civil War Collector's Encyclopedia Francis Lord's book is a classic and exceptional study American Civil War Uhlinger D D Cone .38 Revolver No licence is required to own this pistol Ammunition Boots A superb post-War pair ideal for re-enactment or display. An excellent Home Guard issue P\'17 Bayonet An exceptionally good example. The bayonet itself is excellent, as is the WWI dated scabbard. It retains it\'s original Home Guard issue 1939 Pattern bayonet frog (which has an old repair to some of it\'s stitching). About as good as one could wish for. An exceptionally fine WWI Officers' Service Dress Cap An untouched original example in superb condition An extensive WWII Document Group An astonishing volume of correspondence between a Scottish officer serving in the Middle East and his wife. It runs to several hundred items and is most certainly the largest such archive I have seen. An Important Provenanced Lock of Napoleon Bonaparte's Hair A hugely exciting memento of one of the greatest military leaders in history. A lock of Napoleon’s hair taken at the time of his autopsy. It is contained in a superb period burr-wood snuff box inset with a gilt metal medallion depicting relief profiles of the Emperor and his wife Marie Louise, Archduchess of Austria, after the French sculptor Paul Joseph Raymond Gayrard, (1807-1855). The box opens to reveal a tortoiseshell lined interior and a small fold of paper bearing the inscription Lock of Hair, Napoleon 1st, cut off his head after death. This contains an earlier smaller parchment enclosing the lock and inscribed I certify that the annexed Hair was taken from the head of Napoleon Buonaparte, and that the silk with which it is tied, was part of the ligature used in the sewing up of the body after examination, in my presence. James Shortt MD, Chief Medical Officer, St Helena. Napoleon was detained on St Helena from October 1815 until his death in May 1821 at the age of 51. I purchased this superb artefact from the estate of the late Ann Lady Jardine of Applegirth. This provenance is documented and verifiable. An Important Provenanced Lock of Napoleon Bonaparte's Hair A hugely exciting memento of one of the greatest military leaders in history. A lock of Napoleon’s hair taken at the time of his autopsy. It is contained in a superb period burr-wood snuff box inset with a gilt metal medallion depicting relief profiles of the Emperor and his wife Marie Louise, Archduchess of Austria, after the French sculptor Paul Joseph Raymond Gayrard, (1807-1855). The box opens to reveal a tortoiseshell lined interior and a small fold of paper bearing the inscription Lock of Hair, Napoleon 1st, cut off his head after death. This contains an earlier smaller parchment enclosing the lock and inscribed I certify that the annexed Hair was taken from the head of Napoleon Buonaparte, and that the silk with which it is tied, was part of the ligature used in the sewing up of the body after examination, in my presence. James Shortt MD, Chief Medical Officer, St Helena. Napoleon was detained on St Helena from October 1815 until his death in May 1821 at the age of 51. I purchased this superb artefact from the estate of the late Ann Lady Jardine of Applegirth. This provenance is documented and verifiable. An original set of WWII British Army Dog Tags An original set of WWII British Army Dog Tags An original set of WWII British Army Dog Tags An original set of WWII British Army Dog Tags An original set of WWII British Army Dog Tags An original set of WWII British Army Dog Tags An original set of WWII British Army Dog Tags An original set of WWII British Army Dog Tags Anthony Deane Drummond's Memoir Return Ticket* Drummond served with the Parachute Regiment from the Tragino Aqueduct Raid to Arnhem. His personal account is an excellent read* Anti-Aircraft Command Embroidered Flash Anti-Aircraft Command Flash Am unusually detailed example. Anti-Aircraft Command Flash Anti-Aircraft Command Flash Anti-Aircraft Command Flash Anti-Aircraft Command Flash Anti-Aircraft Command Formation Patch An excellent machine-embroidered felt example. Anti-Aircraft Command Insignia Combination Anti-Aircraft Command Printed Flash Anti-Aircraft Command Printed Flash Anti-Aircraft Command printed Flash Anti-Aircraft Command printed Flash Anti-Aircraft Command Printed Flashes A mint unissued pair Anti-Aircraft Manual inlcuding Bren and 100-Round Magazine Small Arms Training Volume I, Pamphlet No 6, Anti-Aircraft, 1942. This fascinating 59 page manual primarily covers the use of the Bren in its anti-aircraft roll. Of particular interest is the section covering the illusive 100-round drum magazine for the Bren. Anti-Gas Gloves Protective Mittens As worn over the anti-gas gloves to protect them from damage Anti-Gas Leaflet Army Form A2022, Anti-Gas. This little aid memoire was intended to be carried in the Pay Book. Published 1941. Anti-Gas Leaflet Army Form A2022, Anti-Gas. This little aid memoire was intended to be carried in the Pay Book. Published 1941. Anti-Gas Ontment No 3 An excellent example with contents. Anti-Tank Gunner's Qualification Badge Antique Afghan Khyber Knife An exceptionally long example measuring approximately 75cm in scabbard Antique Afghan Khyber Knife An exceptionally long example measuring approximately 75cm in scabbard Antique African Axe An excellent example of a genuine 19th Century axe for indigenous use, rather than a tourist souvenir piece. Likely a Zambian piece from the Lozi people. This example has a lovely lignum vitae shaft with a very pleasing old patina. Antique African Axe An excellent example of a genuine 19th Century axe for indigenous use, rather than a tourist souvenir piece. Antique African Axe An authentic 19th or early 20th Century example from the Congo Antique African Carved Wooden Stool An original example distinctive of the Nupe people of Nigeria. There are old repairs and genuine evidence of native use. An authentic period piece and an extremely striking item of of African ethnic art. Antique African Spear Antique African Spear An example from Eastern Sudan / Ethiopia with distinctive leaf-shaped head Antique Australian Aborigine Waddy* Throwing Club A rather pleasing example of these distinctive ethnographic weapons* Antique Burmese Ivory and Silver mounted Dagger Rather a fine example of the Dha-hmyaung Antique Cannon Ball Antique Cannon Ball Approx 2 1/2 inch dia. Antique Canon Ball Approximately 3.5 inch diameter Antique Canon Ball The calibre approximating a 17th / 18th Century "Saker" or four-pounder Antique Dha A very handsome original ethnic example, no tourist souvenir. Antique Firearms Antique German Machete An example of the "Machetes Reglamentarios" commonly carried by Spanish Infantry officers in Cuba, prior to 1898 Antique Gun Collecting Antique Guns and Pistols Peter Hawkins' superb guide. A considerable volume including one thousand illustrations, and while out of print for decades, still one of the best and most useful refernces in its field. Copies are difficult to find, sought after and expensive Antique Indian / South Asian large Bowie type Knife Antique Indian Flintlock Jezail Utilizing an 18th East India Company lock Antique Indo-Persian Battle Axe A large and rather decorative 19th Century steel battle axe, bearing engraved and silver koftgari caligraphic and other decoration. Antique Indo-Persian Shield A pleasingly etched 18th-19th Century dhal of typical form and construction. The plate shows de-lamination indicative of pre-industrial hand forged plate. The decoration comprises a demonic mask at the centre of a star bust, the rays of which are divided by foliate arabesque fields with birds, wild animals and the busts of nobles or warriors, all within a broad calligraphic border and applied brass rim. Antique James Dixon 12-Bore Cartridge Capping Tool Antique Japanese Matchlock Pistol A very fine tanegashima tantutu, stocked in Japanese oak Antique Japanese Silver Menuki Sword Mounts Antique Luckhaus & Gunther Machete A machete byLuckhaus & Gunther of Remscheid Germany supplied to the Cubans during the Spanish American War, the latter termed these "Cutacha" , sword or fighting machete, one ricasso bearing the manufacturer's details, the other "Machete Reglamentario" Antique Maasai Shield An authentic large and impressive example dating to the second half fo the 19th Century. Antique Malayan Kris The knife itself is rather appealing with a blade length of 36 cm, however the scabbard would benefit from restoration. Antique Musket and Sword Belt Of a type in use from the Maghreb through the Ottoman Empire as far as Indo-Persia. Fresh to the market from an old collection and rather interesting indeed Antique Powder Flask & Accoutrements Belt Of a type in use from the Maghreb through the Ottoman Empire as far as Indo-Persia. Fresh to the market from an old collection and rather interesting indeed Antique small Cosh Antique Steel Knuckles Often carried by Great War trench raiders and indeed WWII Commandos Antique Sudanese Sword An excellent example of the takoba (also takuba or takouba) as carried across the western Sahel by mounted Tuareg, Hausa and Fulani warriors. While some carry re-used European blades, this has an indigenous broadsword blade bearing characteristic preudo German cutler's marks. A handsome authentic example. Antique Weapons Antique Zulu Beadwork Walking Stick Antique Zulu Iklwa Stabbing Spear The weapon that defines the Zulu warrior, tradition dictates the design is that of Shaka himself. This is an excellent authentic antique example, not a tourist souvenir piece Antique Zulu Iklwa Stabbing Spear The weapon that defines the Zulu warrior, tradition dictates the design was that of Shaka himself. This is an excellent authentic antique example, not a tourist souvenir piece Antique Zulu Isijula Throwing Spear Aside from a repaired fracture to the shaft, which isn't immediately apparent, this is an excellent example of this traditional Zulu weapon. An authentic antique specimen, not a tourist souvenir piece Antique Zulu Isijula Throwing Spear An excellent and authentic piece, no tourist souvenir Antique Zulu Isijula Throwing Spear An excellent and authentic piece, no tourist souveni Antique Zulu Isijula Throwing Spear An excellent and authentic piece, no tourist souveni Antique Zulu Isijula Throwing Spear An excellent 19th Century example of this traditional Zulu weapon. An authentic antique specimen, not a later tourist souvenir piece Antique Zulu Knobkerrie One of the most attractive I have seen in quite some time. It has an uncommonly large terminal, this being of a seldom encountered 'mushroom' form, while the shaft tapers to a point. The wood is of a variety I am unable to identify, it has an extremely distinctive grain. Approximately 65cm long, the head 10cm in diameter Antique Zulu Knobkerrie An extremely pleasing example of the dimpled offset head variety. It has an excellent patina, fine figure and distinctive banded decoration to the shaft. Approximately 64cm long, 9cm diameter head Antique Zulu Spear An authentic example of these sought after weapons ANZAC Australia Shoulder Titles April 1945 Special Order from Field Marshall Alexander of Tunis A stirring read Argentinian Model 1909 Bayonet Argyl & Sutherland Highlanders Cap Badge Argyl & Sutherland Highlanders Cap Badge Argyl & Sutherland Highlanders Cap Badge Argyl & Sutherland Highlanders Officers' Service Dress Collar Badges Argyl & Sutherland Highlanders Silver Sweetheart Brooch Argyl & Sutherland Highlanders Sweetheart Brooch Argyl & Sutherland Highlanders Sweetheart Brooch Argyl & Sutherland Highlanders Sweetheart Brooch Collar Badge Argyl and Sutherland Highlanders Cap Badge Argyl and Sutherland Highlanders Flash Argyle & Sutherland Highlanders Cap Badge Argyle & Sutherland Highlanders Cap Badge Argyle & Sutherland Highlanders Plastic Cap Badge Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders Cap Badge Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders Cap Badge A scarce example with original two-piece backing. Likely a WWI example Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders Glengarry Badge Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders Glengarry Badge with Gaunt plaque Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders Gold Sweetheart Brooch A superb enameled example in two-colour 15ct and 9ct gold Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders Gold Sweetheart Brooch A superb example inenameled two-colour 15ct gold Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders Gold Sweetheart Brooch A superb example in 9ct gold Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders large Crossbelt or Pouch Badge Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders Swagger Stick A lovely example with spherical pommel and malacca shaft Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders Swagger Stick A lovely example Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Cap Badge Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Slip-on Shoulder Title Armament Artificer\'s Badge Armistice 1918 18-pounder Artillery Shell Driving Band A poignant relic of Great War British armaments production. This copper driving band, manufactured at the Yorkshire Copper Works, Sheffield, was part of the last production of the Great War and as a memento has been struck to commemorate the cessation of hostilities on the 11th of November, 1918. Armourer's Guide to the .45 Colt Government Semi-automatic Pistol Armourer's Instructional Chart - Lewis Machine Gun Armourer's Instructional Chart - SMLE Armourer's Instructional Chart - Vickers Machine Gun Armourer's Intructional Chart - Vickers, Lewis & Hotchkiss Tripods Armourers Instructions - Besa Machine Gun A rare volume Armourers Instructions - Bren LMG The most detailed technical reference Armourers Instructions - No2 Revolver Arms & Armour at Kelvingrove A handsome guide based on examples for R L Scott\'s stunning collection held at Glasgow Arms & Armour Book Illustrated with examples from the Wallace Collection Arms & Armour of the English Civil War David Blackmore\'s work remains a classic. This is a hard-bound edition in dust jacket Arms and Armour Society Journal With articles on the German Blade Museum at Solingen, armour etc Arms and Armour Society Journal The Royal Armouries special issue with articles on Scottish basket hilted swords amongst other subjects Arms ans Armour Society Journal With article on Scottish dirks Army Air Corps Cap Badge Army Air Corps Cap Badge Army Air Corps Helicopter Air Gunner Wing Army Air Corps Plastic Cap Badge Army Armourer / Artificer\'s Qualification Badge Army Cape Clasp Army Catering Corps Cloth Shoulder Title Army Catering Corps Brass Shoulder Title Army Catering Corps Cap Badge Army Catering Corps Plastic Cap Badge An excellent example. Army Catering Corps Plastic Cap Badge Army Catering Corps Shoulder Title Army Catering Corps Shoulder Titles Army Catering Corps Title Army Cavalry / Saddlery Manual This remains the best printed reference to British Army saddlery Army Chaplain's Cap Badge Army Council Instruction 934 of 1944 for Home Guard Army Council Instruction No760 of 1944 for Home Guard Army Council Instructions 1005-1009 of 1944 for Home Guard Army Council Instructions 872-874 1944 for Home Guard Army Cyclist Corps Cap Badge A maker-marked example Army Cyclist Corps Cap Badge Army Cyclist Corps Title A scarce original example. Army Dental Corps Cap Badge Army Education Corps Cap Badge A good maker-marked example by Gaunt, circa 1920-1946 Army Education Corps Cap Badge Army Education Corps Cap Badge Army Educational Corps Cap Badge Army Farrier's Qualification Badge Army Gun Layers' Badge Army Issue Monocular I adore these little isntruments. This is an excellent example in every regard, and unit marked to the elite cavalry unit the Royal Horse Guards Army issue Pocket Watch For spares or repair Army Issue Square Protractor An Ordnance marked and dated example. Army knitted Tie Army Map Reading and Compass Manual Army Map Reading Manual Army Map Reading Manual Army Medic\'s Red Cross Arm Band A machine woven example. This was bought with a quantity of WWII German cloth insignia as brought back by an Army veteran. Army Musician's Dress Qualification Badge Army Musician's Scarlet Tunic The buttons are replacements. Army Musician\'s Arm Badge Army Musician\'s Badge Army Musician\'s Badge Army Officer's Knitted Tie Army Officer's Knitted Tie Army Officer's Knitted Tie Army Officer's Percussion Manstopper Belt Pistol, circa 1840-1850 An impressive and substantial pistol by Walsh Lovett & Co of London, having 10-inch Octagonal-section barrel of man-stopping 10-bore, the latter having Nock patent breech, and bead and notch sights, secured to the full walnut stock by a captive key set within paktong escutcheons, the grip finely checkered, and vacant escutcheon inset to the neck, the captive ram-rod has been professionally restored. In all an elegant and impressive piece. Army Officer's Percussion Manstopper Belt Pistol, circa 1840-1850 Army Officer's Sam Browne Small Calibre Automatic Pistol Holster Army Officer's Sword Case Army Officer's unusual Bulova Axe Formerly the property of D F Mercer Wilson, Royal Artillery, a WWII dated Indian-made kit bag and an Indian axe known as a Bulova. The latter has a leather cover for its blade, this and the shaft bearing Mercer Wilson's name and initials respectively. As the Bulova is a fighting axe rather than a tool, and this example is named and has the appearance of a functional object rather than a decorative souvenir, it can be assumed that this Army officer considered the Bulova the 'real fighting stuff'. I am aware of another very similar example, also with leather scabbard, though having a bamboo shaft whipped and strapped in the manner of a crop, with a provenance to a Highland Regiment. Army Ordnance Corps Cap Badge Army Physical Training Instructor Qualification Badge Army Piper's Qualification Badge Army Pointer Staff and Webbing Pouch Used by soldiers to indicate the location of a target to another observer. Sometimes associated with Sniping and Vickers machine gun spotters Army Private's Enfield Rifle Combination Tool A good example of the Pattern No 1 Private's Wrench of circa 1850s Army Re-Mount Service Cap Badge A rare example Army Remount Service Cap Badge Army Service Corps Cap Badge Army Service Corps Officer's Cap Badge Army Service Corps Shoulder Titles Army Service Corps Shoulder Titles Army Service Corps Shoulder Titles Army Shell Dressing Army Signalers' Arm Badge Army Wireless Operator's Qualification Badge Arnhem related 2nd Army Souvenir An unusual item of WWII " trench art" bearing a polaque engraved Second Army Helmond Holland September 1944. Arnhem veteran Major Victor Dover MC, Silken Canopy ARP Breast Badge ARP Breast Badge ARP Cigarette Card Album A delightful album containing 45 of a set fo 50 cards ARP Envelope ARP First Aid for Gas Casualties Manual ARP First Aid Post printed Shoulder Title ARP First Aid Tin ARP Gas Mask Handbook ARP Handbook No1 ARP Lapel Badge An example of the scarce miniature version of this 'mufti' badge ARP Lapel Badge in Original Carton ARP Medal and document group ARP Membership Card ARP Overalls Breast Badge ARP Pamphlet - How to Protect Your Home, Your Business Your City ARP Rescue Shoulder Title ARP Silver Lapel Badge ARP Silver Lapel Badge ARP Warden\'s Helmet With Rank Stripe A very good example of this scarce pattern ARP Warden\'s Whistle ARP Whistle ARP Whistle ARP Whistle with Improvised Lanyard Artificer Brass Qualification Badge Artificers' Arm Badge Artificer\'s Arm Badge Artillery Fuse Relic Artillery Sergeant's Brass Rank Badges Artillery Warrant Officer\'s Rank Device Artists Rifles Cap Badge Assam Valley Light Horse Cap Badge A lovely example of a scarce Indian cavalry cap badge. (See Metal Shoulder Titles* shop category for the titles which came with this badge.)* Assumed 1st Canadian Division Flash Part of a collection I have recently acquired, assembled during the War by a veteran. Astonishing Collection of WWII Canadian Formation Patches Fresh to the market, a stunning collection of original WWII Canadian Army Battle Patches clearly formerly a military Ordnance Clothing Stores reference set as each card bears identifying annotations including stores reference numbers. It includes some exceptionally rare examples and the whole would take some considerable time and expense to replace. A unique opportunity. The badges have been affixed with a water-soluble adhesive which is now dry and can be removed with relative ease from the canvas flashes, I have shown the reverse of one patch which I have detached from the card to show how well they tidy up Atlantic Star Atlantic Star Atlantic Star Atractive 18th Century 14th Dragoons Cavalry Guidon Panel One of two such oil-on-panel representations of mid 18th Century guidons of the XIV Dragoons I have acquired. Painted to a very high standard on mahogany panels, each is attractively framed and mounted. The condition is superb. 38cm x 34cm framed. Atractive 18th Century 14th Dragoons Cavalry Guidon Panel One of two such oil-on-panel representations of mid 18th Century guidons of the XIV Dragoons I have acquired. Painted to a very high standard on mahogany panels, each is attractively framed and mounted. The condition is superb. 37cm x 33cm framed. ATS Brooch ATS Brooch ATS Brooch by Gaunt ATS Cap Badge ATS Cap Badge ATS Cap Badge ATS Cap Badge ATS City of London Companies, Royal Artillery Flash ATS Officer's Cap Badge ATS Officer's Private-purchase Battledress Blouse A scarce original ATS officer's BD Blouse bearing its original insignia and the name of its original owner, a Signals officers attached to HG 21st Army Group ATS Officer's Service Dress Bronze Cap Badge ATS Officer\'s Bronze Cap Badge ATS Peaked Cap A lovely original example ATS Plastic Cap Badge ATS Printed Shoulder Title ATS Shoulder Titles ATS Shoulder Titles ATS Shoulder Titles ATS Silver Lapel Badge These numbered badges were issued to the first volunteers ATS Work Overalls Attractive 1915 Silver Trench Watch While it would benefit from the watch glass being polished, this is rather a pleasing example. Larger than many encountered, it has a black enamel face with gilt numerals. It has a screw-on bezel. The face opens on a hinge to reveal the movement. In a silver case bearing London import marks for 1915. It is in running condition. Attractive 19th Century Artillery Shot Inkwell A charming little object fabricated from iron shot. The applied brass plaque bears a curious engraved inscription in a cursive script Attractive 19th Century Russian Kindjal Type Dagger A rather high quality knife of this distinctive type, having steel hilt with black composition grips, mirror-bright polished steel blade, and conforming leather-covered scabbard with steel locket and chape. A handsome and scarce example Attractive Afghan or North Indian Flintlock Musket A fine example with East India Company lock and inlay incorporating Chinese mother-of-pearl gaming pieces Attractive Antique Indian Sword / Talwar A Talwar or circa 1800, having Indo-Muslim hilt decorated with silver inlay. The single-edged blade measures approximately 30 inches. Attractive Malayan Kris A particularly handsome antique Indonesian or Malayan Kris. The carved-wood hilt is modelled as a stylised bird, with selut and mendak (hilt collars) in copper. The straight blade shows a good patina, though subtle pamor. It retains its original scabbard, the wrangka or throat of which is in buffalo horn and particularly attractive. A very handsome ethnic dagger. Attractive Oriental Dagger / Knife A rather handsome little knife in attractive condition. I suspect a North Indian or further Eastern origin. Likely 19th or early 20th Century. Authentic ethnic rather than a tourist piece. Should you know the origin of this piece I would be delighted to hear from you. Attractive pair of Trench Art WWI Shell Case Planters Attractive Trench Art 37mm Pom-Pom Gun Round Engraved Thiepval Messines, 1916-1917* and purchased with the other named example also listed.* Attractive Victorian Cast Lead Door Stop Modelled as Field Marshal Wolseley. A rare example retaining its original paint finish. Field Marshal Garnet Joseph Wolseley, 1st Viscount Wolseley (1833 – 1913) served in Burma, the Crimean War, the Indian Mutiny, China, Canada, and throughout Africa—including his Ashanti campaign and the Nile Expedition against Mahdist Sudan in 1884–85. He served as Commander-in-Chief of the Forces from 1895 to 1900. Attractive WWI Armistace Medal Australian 1907 Pattern Bayonet A 1917 dated example Australian 1915 Pattern Water Bottle Carrier A mint unissued example. Australian 1937 Pattern Webbing Holster A mint unissued WWII dated example and the only one I\'ve ever seen. Australian Air Force Title Australian Army issue Drinking Cup Australian Commonwealth Military Forces Cap Badge Australian Forces Shoulder Titles Australian Legion of Ex-Serivcemen & -Women Lapel Badge Australian P'07 Bayonet in rare Double-seamed Scabbard An Australian example of the rare double seamed scabbard. These are assumed to have been introduced as a Wartime economy, enabling the utilisation of smaller strips of leather. The pattern is distinctive in have a stitched seam and rib on both the front and back of the scabbard, with the chape having corresponding raised channels. However in the List of Changes in British War Materiel for 1920 the pattern is cancelled, 'no scabbards of this pattern having been made'. Skennerton suggests at least some samples or test runs must have been performed, as some very rare examples are recorded. The Australians did adopt the pattern during the inter-War years, this is a 1920 dated Lithgow-made example. The bayonet is also of Australian manufacture at the Orange Arsenal. I have an exceptionally rare British made example listed elsewhere on this site, bearing maker's marks of Hepburn Gale & Ross, and a 1915 date. Austrian / German Export Contract Bayonet Austrian 1854 Lorenz Socket Bayonet Austrian 1895 Pattern Bayonet with Free French Plaque Austrian 1895 Pattern NCO's Bayonet Austrian 1912 Export Bayonet Also used by the Austrian Army during WWI Austrian M' 1854 Lorenz Socket Bayonet Austrian Model 1873 Bayonet A unit-marked example Austrian Model 1888 Mannlicher Bayonet Austrian Model 1888 NCO's Bayonet Austro-Hungarian M1867 Werndl-Holub Rifle A good unit-marked example of a rifle which saw service up until the First World War Austro-Hungarian M1867 Werndl-Holub Rifle Additional images Authentic antique Australian Aborigine Boomerang A fine, undamaged and rather long example Authentic Kukri A rather pleasing high quality example in carved and rattan-bound wooden scabbard Authentic Kukri Rather an interesting example with a steel re-enforced scabbard Autobiography of Arnhem Veteran Sir Brian Horrocks, A Full Life Autobiography of General 'Windy' Gale, Call to Arms Autograph of Major General Townshend Major General Sir Charles Vere Ferrers Townshend KCB, DSO (21 February 1861 – 18 May 1924) led the disastrous first British Expedition against Baghdad during World War I Autograph of Napier Crookenden, Airlanding Brigade & Parachute Regiment Crookenden served during the Second World War as a Brigade Major in the 6th Airlanding Brigade, in 1943 planning and implementing glider assaults to secure bridges over the River Orne on D-Day. Going on to command of 9th Battalion Parachute, leading his Regiment during the Battle of the Bulge and later the crossing of the Rhine Automatic Pistol Holster Autumn Sale As a gesture of thanks to the thousand or so collectors who visit this site daily, and as a welcome to new customers, I am offering a 15% discount. The offer applies to all listings other than those flagged as a New Addition. On such high value items as the deactivated Panzerschrek, armour or high end edged weapons this discount runs to hundreds of pounds. Simply follow the online ordering process and if paying by cheque or bank transfer send payment of 85% of the invoice total. If paying by Paypal simply select this option and await our discounted invoice. If you've been considering a purchase but wavering over price, now is your opportunity to take advantage of this time limited offer to sweeten the deal Happy hunting Paul Auxiliary Fire Service Overalls Badge Auxiliary Fire Service Overalls Badge Auxiliary Fire Service Overalls Badge Auxilliary Fire Service Lapel Badge AW Phosphorus Grenade Ammunition Box Enamel Sign B2 Second Pattern Fairbairn-Sykes Fighting Knife A fresh to the market example of this sought after knife. This example has a hand forged blade and variant scabbard with squared chape. Back-issue of Militaria* Magazine Containing articles on US Army soldiers' clothing in the Ardennes, WWII British anti-gas kit, Great War British tanks etc* Badges of the British Army The most useful compact study of British Army cap badges Badges of the British Army The most useful compact study of British Army cap badges Badges of the British Army Still the handiest single volume work in this field Badges of the British Army 1820-1960 Still the handiest single volume work in this field Baker Rifle Bayonet Baker Rifle Bayonet and Scabbard An extremely rare early 19th Century Baker rifle bayonet. This Volunteer variant has the seldom encountered first type stirrup hilt and retains its original brass-mounted leather scabbard. It bears no marks other than a numeric stamp to the blade near the cross guard. Baker rifle bayonets are certainly somewhat scarce, their scabbards however are exceptionally rare and this example is extremely attractive, being complete and strong. Blade 475mm, overall 595mm Baker Rifle Bayonet Blade and Grip An excellent Ordnance stamped blade by Dawes Barry Gregory, British Airborne Troops* A very useful study* Barry Gregory, British Airborne Troops* A classic study* Basil Boothroyd, Home Guard Goings On* WWII Humorous Fiction* Battle damaged Italian M'1933 Helmet A named and dated helmet from the recently dispersed Bennison collection Battle damaged WWII US 'Handie-Talkie' Radio Battle Honours of the British & Commonwealth Armies Baker's hugely useful refernce to the locations and honours of British and Commonwealth units. An essential reference Battle of Jutland Souvenir A small hand-engraved steel disc, likely taken from a piece of shrapnel from the battle Bayonet Frog Bedford GS 3-Ton Truck Handbook Belgian 1867 Albini Braendlin Service Rifle The stock has suffered worm, though the metalwork is very good. This example has a strong lock action and good bore. Obsolete calibre so not subject to licensing requirments Belgian 1867 Albini Braendlin Service Rifle Additional images Belgian Albini Braendlin Socket Bayonet Belgian Army Helmet Belgian Model 1924 Bayonet In scabbard with matching serial Belgian SAFN 1949 Bayonet Belgian WWI Deportees' Cross Medal Established on 27 November 1922 by royal decree and awarded to Belgian citizens deported to Germany for forced labour during the First World War. Belt Buckles and Brocades of the Third Reich A copy of Angolia's standard reference Belt Buckles and Brocades of the Third Reich published by Bender in 1982. The first edition of this superb book. Running to some 192 pages it remains an essential reference for the collector in this field. Bender Classic title on the Luftwaffe Curiuosly signed by a Laftwaffe aircrew veteran Bender title - Air Organizations of the Third Reich Berkshire Regiment 1914-15 Star Trio with Silver War Badge To 14072 Private R Jahn, father of the No 1 Army Commando veteran who's medals are also listed. Berlin Area / British Troops in Berlin Flash Berlin Troops Flash Bess Bess 2 Biography of Samuel Colt Biography of Waffen SS Panzer Commander Jochen Peiper Bizarre named Medal Group A Second World War group named to 3973776 Corporal D W Beattie. What intrigues me is the presence of an Imperial Austrian officer's 25 year service cross, also named to our Beattie. Our Corporal may have been a fantasist Black and Green Feather Hackle Black Feather Hackle As worn by the Cameronians, Royal Ulster Rifles and No 9 Commando Black Felt Circular Badge Backing Black Watch 4th Infantry Division Insignia Combination Black Watch Canada slip-on Shoulder Titles Black Watch Cap Badge An example with pin-back. Black Watch Cap Badge Black Watch Cap Badge Black Watch Feather Hackle Black Watch Glengarry Badge Black Watch Hackle Black Watch Regimental Police Brassard / Arm Band Black Watch Sweetheart Brooch Black Watch Tartan Flash Blanco Blank Identity Disc Blue Feather Hackle Blue Feather Hackle Boer Clasp Knife Boer War - WWI Emergency Ration A complete un-opened example Boer War - WWI HMS Powerful Cap Tally HMS Powerful being one of the two vessels the crews of which played such a famous part in the relief of Ladysmith, it later served in China during the Boxer uprising. Boer War - WWI Lord Kitchener Patriotic Pin Badge Boer War - WWI Officer's Water Bottle Boer War / WWI British Soldier\'s Razor An excellent example, the horn grip scales of which have been branded with the soldier\'s initials and service number. Boer War / WWI Printed Cotton Bandage Boer War / WWI Printed Cotton Bandage Boer War 1900 Queen Victoria Gift Tin A very good example complete with original contents Boer War 1901 Pattern Naval Pistol Ammunition Pouch Boer War Army Issue Prismatic Marching Compass Case A rare 1901 dated example Boer War Chocolate Tin An extremely fine example Boer War Chocolate Tin An extremely fine example of Queen Victoria's 1900 Christmas gift to the troops Boer War Everlasting Silver Leaves Cape Town Souvenir Boer War Goss China Miniature Jug Boer War Leather Bandolier Boer War Lord Roberts Memento Boer War Mounted Infantry Bandolier A very good example of the Bandolier, 50 Rounds, Mounted Infantry, Pattern 1897. Extremely well marked and 1900 dated. Boer War Mounted Infantry Leather Bandolier A unit marked example Boer War New Testament Boer War Norfolk Regiment CDV An excellent study Boer War period British Military Water Bottle Boer War period Campaign Knife and Fork Boer War Period Ordnance Issue Clinometer Case An excellent and well-marked example bearing an 1890\'s date. Boer War period Triangular Bandage Boer War Portrait Photograph Boer War Royal Fusiliers Carved Wooden Pipe A lovely example Boer War Seige of Kimberley Sweetheart Brooch Being a handsomely gold-mounted and engraved rifle bullet Boer War Soldiers\' New Testament Boer War Souvenir Brooched 1895 Shilling Coin Boer War Stereoviews and rare table model Viewer A fascinating boxed group of 30 stereoviews of the Boer War. Published Underwood & Underwood and presented in a book-form case. Complete with a rare table model Holmes-Bates pattern stereoviewer. I have collected stereoviews for some time now and highly commend the field to you; seeing the Boer War in three dimensions is little short of time travel, you will not be disappointed. Cards such as these are being traded individually elsewhere at between three and fifteen pounds each. Bofors Anti-aircraft Artillery Clip Bofors Anti-aircraft Artillery Clip Boiled Sweets Ration Tin Book of English Gunmakers De Witt Bayley and Douglas Nye's English Gunmakers, the Birmingham and Provincial Gun Trade in the 18th and 19th Century. It remains a most useful study Book of WWII Naval and Air Force Uniforms & Clothing A useful and comprehensive reference Book on 18th / 19th Century School of Sword Fencing Book on Antique Firearms Book on Antique Pistols Book on Army Badges & Insignia of WWII A very useful and comprehensive reference Book on Army Badges & Insignia of WWII Book on British & American Flintlocks Book on British & Commonwealth Special Forces Insignia Book on British Army Regimental Badges A working copy of this classic Book on British Militatary Longarms 1815-1865 A scarce copy of De Witt Bailey's classic Book on Buttons of the Indian Army Book on Customs, Police and Postal Service Arms A copy of Frederick Wilkinson's seminal study For Those Entrusted with Arms, a history of the Police, Post, Customs and private use of weapons in Britain Book on Dutch Army Cap Badges Book on Famous US Firearms Book on Flintlock Guns & Rifles Book on French Pistols & Sporting Guns Book on German Third Reich Swords Book on German Third Reich Uniforms Book on great Naval Battles of the 20th Century Book on Identifying Fake German Third Reich Daggers A working copy in damped condition Book on Military Head Dress Rather a useful reference Book on Military Pistols and Revolvers Book on Naval & Marine Badges of WWII An extremely useful volume Book on Percussion Guns & Rifles Book on Pistols of the World Book on RAF Squadron Badges Peter Smith's Royal Air Force Squadron Badges* is a seldom encountered and thoroughly pleasing work* Book on Revolvers, 1870-1940 Book on Royal Engineers Volunteers 1859-1908 Another superb reference from Ray Westlake Book on Royal Signals Headdress and Badges Book on Russian and Soviet Military Awards Book on Second World War Japanese Infantry Book on Soviet Uniforms & Insignia post-1945 Book on the German Soldier on the Eastern Front Another insightful study by James Lucas Book on the Waffen SS in Russia Book on Ukrainian Volunteer Division of the Waffen SS Book on US Army Cloth Insignia from 1941 Book on US Percussion Rifles Book on Volunteer Militaria The standard reference Book on War Correspondents of the US Civil War Book on Weapons & Equipment of the Victorian Army Featherstone's classic Book on Weapons of the Falklands War Book on Winchester Arms An ex-Library copy Book on World Army Uniforms of WWII and later Book on WWI Naval Aviation Book on WWII Army Badges & Insignia Book on WWII British Airborne Clothing & Equipment Book on WWII British Army Regimental Badges and Caps A particularly useful guide to the various coloured Field Service Caps Book on WWII German Military Uniforms & Insignia Book on WWII RAF Aircraft A signed copy of this excellent work Book on Yeomanry Sabretaches Boook on Army Uniforms of WWII Border Regimant Officer\'s Silver-topped Swagger Stick Border Regiment at Arnhem Alan Green's excellent account Border Regiment Brass Shoulder Titles Border Regiment Brass Shoulder Titles Border Regiment British War and Victory Medal Pair To 201986 Pte David Winskill, 1/5th and 1st Battalion Border Regiment Border Regiment British War Medal etc That of 32171 Pte A Money. Together with annotated ephemera pertaining to the Salonika Front. 9th (Service) Battalion (Pioneers) Formed at Carlisle in September 1914 as part of K3 and came under orders of 66th Brigade in 22nd Division. Moved to Lewes and Seaford. Moved to billets in Eastbourne in November 1914. February 1915 : became Divisional Pioneers in same Division. Moved to Seaford March 1915 and on to Aldershot May 1915. Landed at Le Havre 4 September 1915 but soon to Salonika, arriving 7 November 1915. Border Regiment Brooched Cap Badge Apparently silver plated Border Regiment Cap Badge Border Regiment Cap Badge Border Regiment Cap Badge Border Regiment Cap Badge Border Regiment Cap Badge Border Regiment Cap Badge Border Regiment Cap Badge Border Regiment Cap Badge An unusually crisp stamping Border Regiment Cap Badge Border Regiment Cap Badge A Gaunt* marked example* Border Regiment Cap Badge Border Regiment Cap Badge Border Regiment Cap Badge Border Regiment Collar Badges Border Regiment Enamelled Silver Sweetheart Brooch Border Regiment Field Service Cap Border Regiment Officer's Cap Badge Border Regiment Officer's Field Service Cap Border Regiment Officer's Service Dress Cap Badge Border Regiment Officer's Service Dress Collar Badges Border Regiment Officer\'s Cap Badge Border Regiment OR\'s Collar Badges Border Regiment OR\'s Collar Badges Border Regiment P'07 Bayonet with Hooked Quillon An excellent example unit-marked to 5 Border. In its original scabbard with matching serials and dates. Complete with its original P'08 webbing frog with tab. Border Regiment Pre-1915 Full Dress Frock A scarce pre-1914 scarlet frock bearing Border Regiment collar badges and brass General Service buttons. It shows evidence of once having a Longs Service & Good Conduct chevron to the left forearm and it has loops allowing the wearing of musician\'s swallow\'s nests. There is evidence of the original paper label and various issue marks. One brass belt hook is lacking though easily replaced. A good clean example. Border Regiment Printed Shoulder Title Border Regiment Shoulder Title Border Regiment Shoulder Title Border Regiment Shoulder Title Border Regiment Shoulder Title Border Regiment Shoulder Title Of the pattern associated with 1st Battalion Border Regiment Shoulder Title Of the pattern associated with 1st Battalion Border Regiment Shoulder Titles Border Regiment Silk Work Runner Border Regiment slip-on Shoulder Title Border Regiment Slip-on Shoulder Title Border Regiment Slip-on Shoulder Title Border Regiment slip-on Shoulder Title An interesting Wartime-worn example which was trimmed by its original owner Border Regiment Staybrite Cap Badge One of the more short-lived anodised aluminium cap badges Border Regiment Swagger Stick Border Regiment Swagger Stick Border Regiment Sweetheart Brooch Border Regiment Sweetheart Brooch Border Regiment Sweetheart Brooch Border Regiment Sweetheart Brooch Border Regiment Sweetheart Brooch Bore Inspection Tool Bore Viewer An excellent and well marked example. Bound volume of The Navy & Army Illustrated, 1896 A rare and utterly fascinating publication Bound volume of The Navy & Army Illustrated, 1896 Additional images Boxed ARP silver Lapel Badge Boxed WWI Stereoviews A group of 38 First World War stereoviews from Realistic Travels. Complete in their original book-form slip-case. I collect stereoviews and I commend the subject to you all, their study brings the First World War to vivid life. Viewers can be obtained for around £20. They retail typically for between £3 and £15 each singly, making boxed groups like this incredible value. Boxed WWII British Army No 1 Electric Lamp Boys Anti Tank Rifle Hexagonal Socket Boys Anti Tank Rifle Spanner Boys Anti-Tank Rifle Webbing Cover Brass and steel Kit Bag Lock Brass Button Stick A standard brass example as carried in the washing and shaving kit roll. Brass Button Stick A maker-marked example. Brass Button Stick Brass Button Stick Brass Button Stick Brass Button Stick An uncommonly large hand-made example bearing its original owner's service number Brass Button Stick With 1917 patent date Brass Button Stick / Equipment Protector The only example I\'ve encountered marked Service Supply Brass Buttons Brass Kit Bag Lock. Brass-hilted military Short Sword Brayley and Ingram, Khaki Drill and Jungle Green, British Tropical Uniforms, 1939-45 An essential study from two of the most sophisticated and quite frankly gentlemanly collectors and scholars in this field. Brayley and Ingram, The World War Two British Tommy, British Army Uniforms, European Theatre, 1939-45 An essential study from two of the most sophisticated and quite frankly gentlemanly collectors and scholars in this field. Breast Transmitter An item of equipment iconic of WAAFs in Ops. Rooms Bren Double Pull-Through Bren Gun Bas Vent Reamers Bren Gun Fowling Tool Bren Gun Gas Vent Reamers Bren Gun Magazine Bren Gun Magazines I have a large quantity available. Email your requirements Bren Gun Mop & Brush Bren Gun Sling Bren Gun Spares and Tools Kit Bren Gun Transit Chest Bren Gunner Arm Badge Bren Gunner Arm Badge Bren Gunner Qualification Badge Bren LMG Double Pull Through Bren LMG Manual This superb WWII Gale & Polden publication is one of the most attractive on the Bren Bren Machine Gun Magazine Box A wartime manufactured Bren magazine chest with a post-War paint finish but bearing the embossed Wartime manufacturer\'s code N48 of Moffats Ltd of Blackburn. What makes this scarce is that fact that it contains 12 magazines each selected on the basis of having the early-War piled-rifles stamp of BSA. Bren Machine Gun Tripod Traverse Stops Bren Machine Gun Tropical Cover An unissued post-War example Bren Magazine Bren Magazine Bren Magazine Bren Magazine Carrier Bren Mk I Stainless Steel Flash Eliminator Bren Mk2 Magazine Bren Oil Bottle Bren Pull Through Bren Pull-Through Bren Spare Barrel Carrier An un-marked used example Brian Davis, Badges and Insignia of the Third Reich 1939-45* A rather useful study* Brian Davis, German Army Army Uniforms & Insignia 1939-45* Davis' study remains the best single volume study on the subject* Brinckerhoff & Chamberlain, Spanish Military Weapons in Colonial America, 1700-1821 A rare and fascinating book Brindiv Flash A printed Union Flag flash worn by the British Indian Division or Brindiv, part of the British Commonwealth Occupation (Japan). BRINDIV formation patch As worn by Japan occupation forces British & Commonwealth Special Forces Insignia A scarce copy of James Shortt\'s Special Forces Insignia, British & Commonwealth Units, an illustrated guide for Collectors. Published in 1988 and now rather difficult to come by. British 1856 Pattern Pioneer's Sword British 1913 Pattern Bayonet A very good 1916 dated example by Remington British 3.5 inch Rocket Launcher Manual British 3.5 inch Rocket Launcher Manual British Armed Forces 1 Penny Token British Armed Forces 1 Shilling Bank Note British Armed Forces 3d Note A mint example British Armed Forces 6d Note A mint example British Army Badges Book Wilkinson's classic guide remains a useful reference British Army Buff Leather Crossbelt A scarce OR\'s crossbelt found with some 1888 Slade Wallace Pattern belts. British Army Cloth Insignia Guide British Army Clothing Buttons A have a large number of these priced at 50p each. Email your requirements. British Army Mk I Prismatic Monocular In functioning condition; the optics are a little 'grainy' British Army Personal Equipment 1903-1937 A rare copy of Mike Chappell\'s sought after title Personal Equipment 1903-1937 from his excellent series The British Soldier in the 20th Century. These extremely well illustrated volumes were published in the late 1980\'s and have been out of print for a great number of years now. This title runs to some 24 pages and is published in a large format. One of a series well worth collecting. British Army Revolving Shank Buttons from Denim Overalls etc A have a large number of these priced at 50p each. Email your requirements. British Army SLR Rifle Training Manual British Army SLR Rifle Training Manual British Artillery Weapons and Ammunition 1914-1918 Hogg's and Thurston's 1973 classic reference remains the best book on this subject British Artillery Weapons and Ammunition 1914-1918 Hogg's and Thurston's 1973 classic reference remains the best book on this subject British Battledress Book A classic Men-at-Arms title and an essential reference British Cavalry Equipment Book A classic Men-at-Arms title and an essential reference British Cavalry Head Dress Book WY Carman\'s superb work Head Dresses of the British Army - Cavalry. Still a standard reference. British Cavalry Head Dress Book WY Carman's superb work Head Dresses of the British Army - Cavalry. Still a standard reference. British Cavalry Lance Penon A very seldom encountered item. British Cavalry Sabretaches, Standard Reference William Y Carman\'s standard work on the subject, Full Dress Sabretaches of the British Army. Published by the Military Historical Society in 2000 and running to some 72 pages of detailed text supported by photographic illustrations. British Cavalry Sword Book The most useful reference on the subject British Commonwealth (Japan) Occupation Forces Flashes Lovely officer-quality examples British Commonwealth (Japan) Occupation Forces Flashes British GS MkII Pocket Watch Running intermittently British Issue US-manufactured Binoculars A scarce set of WWII 6x30 binoculars by the US firm Bausch & Lomb. They bear British Ordnance broad arrow marks indicating adoption by the British military. In excellent condition throughout. British leather Bayonet Frog British manual on the Thompson Machine Gun, 1942 Small Arms Training Pamphlet No 21, The Thompson Machine Carbine, 1942. The British perspective on this classic arm. British Military Badges Book Roger Capewell's extremely comprehensive guide British Military Broadsword Blade by Runkel of Solingen A very good marked sword blade of the late 18th Century British Military Morse Key A Key, Contact, No. 1. British Military SLR Rifle Cleaning Kit British Military Type D Survival Knife British Military Uniforms from Contemporary Pictures By W Y Carman British Official Photograph, Commando Assault on Walcheren British Official Photograph, Commando Assault on Walcheren British Official Photograph, Royal marine Commando Walcheren Raid DSO Winners British Red Cross Shoulder Titles British Reinforcement Training Centre India Flash British Sniper issue Scout Regiment Telescope An excellent example of this much sought after instrument with excellent optics and just minor paint loss British Trooops in France printed Flash British Troops in Berlin Flash British Troops in Berlin Flash British Troops in Berlin Formation Patch An excellent machine-woven example. British Troops in France printed Flash British Troops in France printed Flash British Troops in Northern Ireland Flash British Troops in Northern Ireland Flash British Troops in Northern Ireland Flash British Troops in Northern Ireland Flash British War & Victory Medals to an Officer British War and Victory Medal Pair Award detailed erased British War and Victory Medal Pair with Silver Identity Disc Those of and Army Service Corps driver who served in the Middle East from 1915 until 1918 British War Medal With uncommon DM-2 Mechanical Transport Driver Learner* prefix to service number* British War Medal To 1281 Private A T Mustin, Royal Warwickshire Regiment British X2E1 Troop Trial Bayonet for the FN FAL Rifle Brodie Helmet Liner Bronze Close Combat Clasp Part of a small collection of original WWII German war booty I have recently acquired, fresh to the market and never previously in a collection Brooched 2nd West Indies Regiment Officer's Button Brooched Border Regiment Cap Badge Brooched Inns of Court OTC Officer's Service Dress Cap Badge Brooched Light Infantry Badge Brooched Royal Artillery Cap Badge Brooched Victorian General Service Button Brooched WWII Mine Sweeper / Anti-Submarine Service Badge Brown Bess Bayonet Brown Bess Bayonet An 18th Century Land Pattern musket bayonet with 15 inch blade. (MRD approx. 25mm, socket approx. 3.75 inch) Brown Bess Bayonet An example of the Land Pattern bayonet used by the British Army during American Revolution and Napoleonic War Brown Bess Bayonet with India Catch An exceptional example Brown Bess Socket Bayonet An excellent example with rack number engraved on socket Brown Enamel Bug A post-War example ideal for re-enactor use Brown enamel Mug Bruce Bairnsfather\'s \'Fragments from France\' The best set I\'ve seen, complete with the extremely rare binder. Brunswick Rifle Bayonet A good second pattern variant bearing issue marks of the Royal Canadian Regiment. The locking catch internal spring is lacking. Buff Leather Cross Belt for Sword Of the pattern of the 18th and early 19th Centuries I suspect this is either a military pageant example or old reproduction. It is hand stitched to a high standard in good buff leather, the outside of which retains an original pipe-clay finish. There is evidence of it having been worn with an oval cross belt plate. There is a hand-written date 1804 inside though I take this to be spurious. The leather is strong and supple. A good example for display or re-enactment purposes. Buff Leather Cross Belt Strap Buff Leather Frog for the 1907 Pattern Hooked Quillon Bayonet An example of a General Service Mark II bayonet frog bearing the 1914 modification allowing carriage of the P\'07 Bayonet. The modification comprised the insertion of a patch of leather into the throat of the frog, forcing it to closely follow the contours of the scabbard chape, thus allowing the hooked quillon to clear the leather. In excellent condition throughout. Buff Leather Parade Bayonet Frog A scarce buff leather frog as issued with SLR bayonet. Buff Leather Rifle Sling Buff Leather Shoulder Belt and Pouch Buff Leather Waist Belt Locket Clasp Buckle Buffs Slip-on Shoulder Title Bullion Shoulder Rank Crowns Burma Star Burma Star Burma Star Burma Star Medal Group Burma Star Medal Group Burma Star with Pacific Clasp Bust of Winston Churchill Circa 1940's - 1950's, standing just a few inches high, sculpted to a high standard and manufactured in a black basalt like composition medium not unlike Vulcanite Button Stick Buttons of the British Army 1855-1970 Howard Ripley\'s standard reference on the subject. Printed in 1979, running to some 64 pages and illustrating 670 buttons. This is an ex-library copy exhibiting the usual flaws though sound. Buttons of the British Army 1855-1970 Howard Ripley\'s standard reference on the subject. Printed in 1979, running to some 64 pages and illustrating 670 buttons. Still an essential reference, and difficult to find. C H Roads, The British Soldier's Firearm, 1850-1864 Still the best study of early British military percussion firearms including the Brunswick and Enfield rifles Cab Badge Backings & Special Embelishments of the British Army A superb reference. Copies are scarce and much sought after Cadet Proficiency Badge Cameron Highlanders Cap Badge retaining its original tartan cloth backing Cameron Highlanders Officer's Cuff Rank Service Dress Tunic Lacking some buttons and badly mothed. formerly belonging to Captain J A S Munro. Purchased from the estate of the Late Sir Hector Munro Cameron Highlanders Slip-on Shoulder Title Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) & 445 LAA Regt RA Tartan Flash Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) & 445 LAA Regt RA Tartan Flash Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) Cap Badge Cameronians Cap Badge Cameronians Cap Badge Cameronians Cap Badge Cameronians Medal Pair A British War and Victory Medal pair to 36072 Private J Peden, Scottish Rifles Cameronians Medal Pair with Silver Wound Badge A British War and Victory Medal pair with Silver Wound Badge to 83356 Private J Robertson, Scottish Rifles Cameronians Slip-on Shoulder Title Cameronians Sweetheart Brooch Camouflage scarf/veil Camouflage Uniforms of the Waffen SS The best book in its field Camouflaged 1944 MkIII Steel Helmet Canada Shoulder Title Part of a collection I have recently acquired, assembled during the War by a veteran. Canada Shoulder Titles Canada Shoulder Titles Canada Shoulder Titles Canada Sweetheart Brooch Canadain Battledress Blouse Size 12 and 1943 dated. The collar has been faced for wear by an officer and the insignia has been removed. In excellent condition with some marks, though at present un-cleaned. Canadian 1937 Pattern Water Bottle Carrier Canadian 1937 Pattern Webbing Basic Pouches Canadian 1937 Pattern Webbing Holster Canadian 1950s Bayonet Frog Canadian Air Force Title Canadian Air Force Title Canadian Armoured Corps Printed Shoulder Title Canadian Armoured Corps Printed Title Part of a collection I have recently acquired, assembled during the War by a veteran. Canadian Bren Magazine A mint MkI by John Inglis.* Canadian Carleton & York Regiment Cloth Shoulder Title Canadian Fibre Identity Disc Canadian Forestry Corps Cap Badge Canadian General List Cap Badge Canadian General Service Lapel Badge As issued to Services personnel who 'honourably ceased to serve on active service', the equivalent of the Silver War badge. Like the latter they were individually numbered and can be researched. Canadian Helmet Chin Strap Canadian Lee Enfield Rifle Sling Canadian Longbranch No4 MkII Bayonet Canadian Lord Strathcona's Horse Cloth Shoulder Titles Canadian Military Headquarters Formation Patches Canadian Military Headquarters Printed Flash Part of a collection I have recently acquired, assembled during the War by a veteran. Canadian Military Headquarters Printed Flash Canadian No 4 Mk II Bayonet Canadian No4 Bayonet A good Longbranch example with webbing frog Canadian P\'37 Pistol Ammunition Pouch Another rare item of 1937 Pattern equipment, the Canadian-manufactured pistol ammunition pouch. A mint example. Canadian P\'37 Support Straps For wear with the Pack Canadian Ross Bayonet Trench / Fighting Knife Conversion Canadian Ross Rifle Bayonet Canadian Sweetheart Brooch Canadian Webbing No4 Bayonet Frog Canadian Westminster Regiment Flash Canadian WWII No4 MkI Bayonet for the No4 Lee Enfield A Longbranch example Canal Zone South District (Middle East Land Forces) Printed Flash Cap Badge Backings & Special Embelishments of the British Army A superb reference. Copies are scarce and much sought after Cape Town Rifles Cap Badge Captain Robinson - Rifle Training for War A classic LDV / Home Guard publication Captain's Rank Pips On a khaki ground as used on First World War cuff rank tunics and early Second Word War Battledress prior to the adoption of arm-of-service coloured backings Card Payments While we continue to accept card payments via Paypal, we are now happy to accept credit and debit card payments by telephone. Simply place your order online and then call at your convenience to make payment. Have a happy New Year Card Payments While we continue to accept card payments via Paypal, we are now happy to accept credit and debit card payments by telephone. Simply place your order online and then call at your convenience to make payment. Have a happy New Year Card Payments While we continue to accept card payments via Paypal, we are now happy to accept credit and debit card payments by telephone. Simply place your order online and then call at your convenience to make payment. Have a happy New Year Carnforth ARP Cloth Badge Case for No5 Binoculars Cased 1939 Iron Cross First Class Cased German Third Reich Mother's Cross in Gold Cased Third Reich Iron Cross First Class A good example by Alois Rettenmeyer* of Schwäbisch-Gmünd and bearing the firm's code L59. Of subtly domed form and high quality.* Catalogue of Arms & Armour at the Wallace Collection This three volume work remains of great import in this field Catalogue of the Sword Collection at York Castle Museum A useful though seldom encountered reference. Catterick District printed Formation Sign Catterick Garrison Flash Catterick Garrison Flash Cavalry / Mounted Officer\'s Pantaloons Cavalry Buff Leather Sword Knot One strap shortened Cavalry Spurs An unusual pair the rowels of which have been fabricated from 1920\'s dated Palestine coins Cavalry-type Sam Browne Sword Frog CC41 marked Utility Beret The CC41 mark was used during WWII to denote a Controlled Commodity, in this instance an item of clothing that met the government's austerity regulations Central Mediterranean Force Victory Thanksgiving Service Programme Central Midland District / East Central District printed Flash Chamberlain / Hitler 1938 Munich Pact Headline Newspaper Chamberlain, Early Loading Tools and Bullet Molds Channel Islands Souvenir WWII German Cannon Shells Charles Dalton, The Scots Army 1661-1688, 1909 A rare first edition of this study Charming "Trench Art" Napkin Ring A delightfully poignant object Charming 48th Division Christmas 1917 Card In original frame and mount Charming pre-War British Anti-Hitler Novelty A 1939 miniature chamber pot or bearing a comic caricature of Hitler to the inside with legend Hitler in Poland [a pun of Po (potty) Land] and to the outside the question Well, what would you do? Charming WWI Anti-German Tank Money Box A delight of an item. Charming WWI French Pendant / Fob Silver plated and depicting a 75mm artillery piece Charming WWII RAF Heaton Park Booklet Charming WWII RAF Sweetheart Brooch A scarce and stylish example set with brilliants. Charming WWII Trench Art Ash Trays Cheshire Regiment Cap Badge Cheshire Regiment Cap Badge Cheshire Regiment Cap Badge Cheshire Regiment Cap Badge Cheshire Regiment Printed Shoulder Title Cheshire Regiment Shoulder Title Cheshire Regiment Slip-on Shoulder Title Cheshire Regiment Staybright Cap Badge Cheshire Regiment Sweetheart Broosh Chindit Flash An excellent example of this iconic badge Chindit Formation Sign Chinese Type 56 Carbine Bayonet Christies Auction Catalogue of Antique Arms & Armour That of a fine private collection Christopher Hibbert, The Battle of Arnhem Christopher Spring, African Arms and Armour* A superb study* Cine Camera as carried during WWII Recently acquired from a descendant of its original owner, an example with jungle green canvas outer cover as manufactured in the Far East when this camera was used by a British Army soldier. Civil Defence 'Headquarters' Shoulder Title Civil Defence 'Signal' Shoulder Title Civil Defence Arm Band Civil Defence Breast Badge Civil Defence Casualty Collection Brassard Civil Defence Corps Breast Badge Civil Defence Corps Lapel Badge Civil Defence First Aid Party Officer's Helmet Civil Defence issue Leather Anklets Civil Defence Leaflet No. 1, 1939 Some Things You Should Know if War Should Come Civil Defence Overalls Breast Badge Civil Defence printed Arm Band Civil Defense Headquarters Cloth Shoulder Titles Civil Defense Printed Arm Band Civil Defense Scientific & Reconnaissance Shoulder Titles Civilian Respirator in Carrying Tin A large sized example Classic Antique Firearms History Howard Blackmore's useful guide Classic Antique Firearms History Frederick Wilkinson's study is still a useful reference Classic Boer War History An excellent five volume set Classic book - Weapons of the British Soldier Classic Book on German Bayonets Another superb work by John Walter Classic Book on German Third Reich Medals and Badges Dodkins and Littlejohn's Orders, Decorations, Medals and Badges of the Third Reich Classic Book on Revolvers Sixguns* by Keith* Classic book on the Uniforms & History of the Scottish Regiments Classic Book on WWII Allied and Axis Army Badges Rosignoli's study is often overlooked but is in fact the best single volume work on the subject Classic book on WWII German Army Uniforms & Insignia Davis' work remains the best single volume work in this field Classic Commando Fighting Manual, Fairbairn's 'All-In Fighting' A scarce original of a much reproduced manual, Captain W E Fairbairn's "All-In Fighting". Fairbairn is remembered to this day as the co-designer of the FS Fighting Knife and Smatchet, both of which are illustrated in this book. Captain Fairbairn served pre-War with the Shanghai Municipal Police, the martial arts he learnt in this role he brought to bear when asked to train Britain’s early Commandos and Paratroops. His book on the subject remains the most sought after of it's kind. Published in 1943 and well illustrated, a true classic. Classic History of British Cavalry Classic History of British Scientific Intelligence in WWII Professor R V Jones' classic study Classic history of British Sniping Captain Shore's With British Snipers to the Reich Classic History of the 52nd (Scottish) Lowland Division One of the most sought after of WWII British Army unit histories, Mountain and Flood* by George Blake* Classic History of the 52nd Lowland Division One of the most sought after of WWII British Army unit histories Classic History of the Regiments and Uniforms of the British Army Classic History of the Regiments of London Classic History of the Uniforms of the British Army Classic Second World War POW Escape History Paul Brickhill's Escape to Danger Classic Study of Antique Guns Frederick Wilkinson's Small Arms Classic study of Duelling Pistols John A Atkinson's seminal work Classic Study of English Pistols J N George's groundbreaking study remains perhaps a classic; extremely informative, and also a great narrative Classic WWI Memoir and Sniping History Hesketh-Pritchard's Sniping in France Classic WWII Air Raid Warden\'s Steel Helmet A good example of a WWII ARP Warden\'s helmet. Both shell and liner are 1939 dated, while the latter is also marked size 7. It retains most of it\'s original factory-applied black finish, the liner is supple and the chinstrap retains it\'s elasticity. Classic WWII US Air Force Flying Tigers Memoir A signed first edition of Robert L Scott's superb memoir God is my Co-Pilot. The book was made into a motion picture shortly after publication. It remains a classic Claude Blair - European and American Arms* A classic* Clip inert WWII .303 Rifle Rounds Clip of .303 Cartridges An inert clip with matching WWII dated head stamps, the rounds are a little loose. Clip of .303 Drill Rounds Clip of .303 Drill Rounds Clip of Drill .303 Rounds Clip of Drill .303 Rounds Clip of Drill .303 Rounds Clip of Drill MkVI .303 Rounds Clip of Home Guard issue Rifle Drill Rounds .30-06 rounds, or pre-War manufacture, the cases drilled and the rounds nickel pated. It is said these were converted for drill use by Parker Hale, this example being from a batch discovered at the firms premises Clip of inert .303 Rifle Rounds Clip of inert .303 Rifle Rounds Clip of inert Drill MkVI .303 Rifle Rounds Clip of inert Drill MkVII .303 Rifle Rounds Clip of inert Home Guard .30-06 Rifle Rounds Clip of inert post-WWII .303 Rifle Rounds Clip of inert post-WWII .303 Rifle Rounds Clip of inert post-WWII .303 Rifle Rounds Clip of inert post-WWII .303 Rifle Rounds Clip of Inert WWI German 7.92 Rounds Clip of Inert WWI German 7.92 Rounds Clip of inert WWII .303 Rounds Comprising early War dated rounds of MkVIIIZ ammunition (the suffix denoted nitro- rather than cordite propellant) Clip of inert WWII .303 Rounds Clip of MkVI Drill .303 Rifle Rounds Clip of post-War .303 Drill Rounds Clip of WWI .303 Drill Rounds Cloth Insignia of the SA Angolia's standard reference remains un-surpassed Cloth Insignia of the SS Angolia\'s masterpiece as published by R J Bender. Still the best reference. Copies are difficult to find. Cloth Rank Pips Cobham Aicraft Badge Col H C B Rogers, Weapons of the British Soldier* A classic study* Cold War Civil Defence Arm Band Cold War Civil Defence Corps Headquarters Brassard Cold War Nuclear Attack Survival Information Pack Quite chilling Cold War West German Eikhorn Combat Knife An excellent example of this Glock-type Coldstream Guards Bullion Badge A superb badge. Coldstream Guards Cap Badge Coldstream Guards Colour Sergeant's Arm Badge Coldstream Guards Sergeants' Cap Badge The white metal variant peculiar to this rank. Coldstream Guards Valise / Pouch Badge Collecting Anodised Cap Badges Peter Taylor's study Collecting WWII Militaria A good general and introductory reference Collectors' Guide to Deactivated Weapons A seldom encountered volume Collectors' Guide to the Waffen SS Another of Robin Lumsden's extremely useful guides Colt Automatic Pistols 1896-1955 The introduction to this scarce volume reads Here, for the first time, is a single volume devoted to the 'complete story' of the Colt Automatic Pistol from 1896 to the present. . . . Every Colt, from .22 to .45 caliber, is illustrated by a series of plates that depict the complete range of prototype, experimental and variant commercial forms Colt Firearms Catalogue Combinded Operations Flashes Combined Operations Flash Combined Operations printed Flash Combined Operations Printed Flash Commando / Para Toggle Rope An excellent original example. Commando Brigade Flash Commando Brigade Flash Commando Shoulder Title A variant associated with 2 Commando Commercial 1888 Mk II Bayonet Bearing Greener / Mole marks Commercial small leather map case Found with a WWI compass and trench map Complete Anti-Gas Ointment No1 Complete Anti-Gas Ointment No2 Complete Anti-Gas Ointment No5 Complete Anti-Gas Ointment No6 for Tropical Use Complete Anti-Gas Ontment No3 Complete clip of Boys Anti-Tank Rifle Ammunition A rare clip of inert rounds for the Boys Anti-Tank Rifle. I have seen individual rounds priced at up to £25 each recently! Please do get in touch should you have a Boys, PIAT or 2\" Mortar for sale Complete Edo Japanese Samurai Armour Complete Edo Japanese Samurai Armour Additional images Complete Edo Japanese Samurai Armour Additional images Complete homogenous WWI Sam Browne Equipment Set The best set I've seen in years. An apparently unworn set as originally purchased and always together. I suspect this would be near impossible to replace Complete set of RAF 1925 Pattern Webbing Equipment Including haversack and two-piece pack with Complete set of RAF 1925 Pattern Webbing Equipment Additional images Complete set of WWII dated P'37 Officer's Webbing Equipment Complete Tin of WWI-WWII era Player's Cigarette Complete WWII Personal Kit Roll Including mint unissued clasp knife with lanyard, shaving brush, shaving / signalling mirror, dated toothbrush, etc Complete WWII Water Sterilizing Kit Comrades of the Great War Lapel Badge Control Commission German Flash Control Commission Germany Flash Control Commission Germany Flash Coporal's Rank Chevrons Corporal's Stripes Corporal's Tropical Rank Chevrons Corporals\' Rank Chevrons Corps of Military Police Brass Shoulder Titles Corps of Military Police Vulnerable Points Flash Corps of Military Police Vulnerable Points Flash Cotton Bandolier A good cotton bandolier for 10 5-round clips of .303 ammunition. It bears an unidentified printed stamp Avondale. Cotton Handkerchief Crimean War Period Framed Pot Lid A lovely mid 19th Century Pratt ware pot lid bearing a poignant vignet entitled War and depicting a cuirassier and his downed mount. It is very pleasingly presented in an ebonised frame. Crude Trench/ Fighting Knife Crudgington and Baker, The British Shotgun, volume 1, 1850-1871 Current British Military issue SA80 Bayonet Current issue Royal Navy Divers' Knife Bearing NATO stores marks and complete with optional deep sea cast brass scabbard Current L-Series Practice Grenade Cyprus District Printed Flash Cyprus District printed Formation Signs Czech Bayonet Frog Czech VZ24 Bayonet Czech VZ24 Bayonet Czech VZ24 Bayonet Czech VZ24 Bayonet Czech VZ24 Bayonet D R Baxter, Blunderbusses* One of the few studies of these fascinating firearms* D-Day REME Veteran's Battledress & Invasion Beach Assembly Area Card A 3rd Infantry Division REME Artificer's 1940 Pattern BD blouse retaining its original insignia. Found with the blouse was a small card wallet containing its original owner's shaving mirror and extremely rare D-Day assault troops' beach assembly / transit card. On D-Day REME beach recovery sections were among the first ashore, tasked with removing damaged vehicles and keeping the exits clear, those REME attached to the specialist 79th Armoured Division were amongst the largest deployed. D-Shaped Mess Tins Slightly smaller and more rounded than most encountered Daggers, Bayonets & Fighting Knives of Hitler's Germany Dated set of mint unissued 1937 Pattern Webbing David Blackmore, Arms and Armour of the English Civil Wars* A superb study, well illustrated study* David Blackmore, Arms and Armour of the English Civil Wars Daw's Gun Patents, 1864* A fascinating re-print* DCLI Shoulder Title De Witt Bailey, British Military Longarms, 1715-1815* A superb and concise study* De Witt Bailey, British Military Longarms, 1815-1865* A superb and concise study* De Witt Bailey, Percussion Guns and Rifles De-activated Bren MkI A good de-activated MkI Bren from my own collection. Manufactured at Enfield in 1941, it is serial numbered L3467. Since the photographs were taken, the bipod has been replaced with a MkI adjustable set. An ex New Zealand gun with NZ Ordnance stamps, de-activated in 1995. A lovely example. Sorry, the butt strap and AA butt handle are not included in the sale. For sale within the UK only.. Deacivated WWII German P38 Pistol An extremely fine example. Sorry, for sale within the UK only Deactivated .303 Martini Enfield Rifle Additional images Deactivated .303 Martini Enfield Rifle A 1901 dated example of this seldom encountered Boer War era rifle. These saw service into the First World War, indeed they were carried by Lawence of Arabia's irregular troops during the Arab Revolt. Sorry, for sale within the UK only Deactivated 1874 Martini Henry Artillery Carbine Additional images Deactivated 1874 Martini Henry Artillery Carbine Deactivated 1912 MkIII SMLE A scarce example of this pattern. Sorry, for sale within the UK only Deactivated 1915 SMLE MkIII* Rifle Sorry, for sale in the UK only Deactivated 1916 MkIII Flare Pistol An excellent example by Cogswell & Harrison, with matching serials and in excellent condition. Sorry, for sale within the UK only Deactivated 1918 dated SMLE MkIII* A scarce old deactivation which allows a round to be chambered. Sorry for sale in the UK only Deactivated 1918 SMLE An Ishapore example. Sorry, for slae within the UK only Deactivated 1938 Bren MK I An extremely fine example with matching serials to the main body and correct barrel. While the value of Brens has crept up, I suspect they will double in value over the next few years as the bulk supplies have been exhausted. These 1938 examples will always be the most desirable, with homogeneous examples being those to seek out. Sorry, for sale in the UK only Deactivated 1941 Australian SMLE Sorry, for sale in the UK only Deactivated 1941 Australian SMLE Sorry, for sale in the UK only Deactivated 1943 K98 Rifle An excellent example deactivated in 1994. Not a Soviet captured and refurbished example. Sorry, for sale in the UK only. Certificate lacking Deactivated 1943 K98 Rifle Additional images Deactivated 1943 No4 Lee Enfield Rifle Further images Deactivated 1943 No4 Lee Enfield Rifle An early specification deactivation. Certificate lacking, for sale in the UK only Deactivated 1944 Soviet Russian Moisin Nagant Carbine with Bayonet Additional images Deactivated 1944 Soviet Russian Moisin Nagant Carbine with Bayonet An uncommonly fine old spec example. Sorry, for sale in the UK only Deactivated AK74 Assault Rifle The standard rifle of the armed forces of the Russian Federation and numerous other nations. A direct descendant of the iconic AK47 via the AKM. In stunning condition. Sorry, for sale within the UK only, certificate lacking Deactivated Boer War period Long Lee Enfield Rifle Additional images Deactivated Boer War period Long Lee Enfield Rifle A pleasing example of the standard British service rifle of the Boer War, which continued in use into the First World War in its charger-loading variant. Manufactured at Enfield in 1900. While the bolt is a later replacement, the gun retains it long range volley sights and a good degree of original blued finish. Of particular note is the original patina on the stock, which is exceptional; most encountered have been stripped and re-oiled or waxed. It can be stripped, cocked and 'dry fired'. Sorry, for sale within the UK only Deactivated Bren Mk3 Airborne Light Machine Gun An original Mk3 Bren, a shorter and lighter version introduced in 1944 for airborne and jungle use. This exceptional example is in near factory fresh condition, it has matching serial numbers throughout, (unlike most encountered, which tend to be heterogeneous). These airborne Brens have always been much sought after and difficult to source, this investment grade example may be the best I shall ever handle. When such common guns as old specification deactivated Stens commonly sell at around £650, this is indeed incredible valueSorry, for sale in the UK only Deactivated Bren Mk3 Airborne Light Machine Gun Additional images Deactivated Bren MKIII Airborne Light Machine Gun An original MkIII Bren, a shorter and lighter version introduced in 1944 for airborne and jungle use. This excellent example has matching serial numbers to both top and bottom halves of the main body, and also the barrel locking lever, (unlike most encountered, which tend to be heterogeneous). Good examples such as this are seldom encountered. Sorry, for sale in the UK only Deactivated Bren MKIII Airborne Light Machine Gun Additional images Deactivated British Army P'14 Rifle A superb example from my own collection. Sorry, for sale in the UK only Deactivated British Army P'14 Rifle Additional images Deactivated Browning / FN Model 1910 Automatic Pistol A .380 FN M1910 was the handgun used by Gavrilo Princip to assassinate Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria in Sarajevo on June 28, 1914, the act that precipitated the First World War. Sorry, for sale in the UK only Deactivated clip of WWII Garand Ammo A superb clip of 3006 rounds, each 1943 dated. Deactivated Colt .38 Police Positive Revolver A handsome example of this classic Colt revolver. During WWII the British War Office procured these to augment supplies of revolvers to the Armed Services. Sorry, for sale within the UK only Deactivated German 1941 K98 by Mauser While it doesn't have matching serials, it does have a pleasing appearance overall and doesn't bear Russian marks or evidence of post-War re-finishing. Sorry, for sale in the UK only Deactivated German 1941 K98 by Mauser Additional images Deactivated Home Guard Drill Purpose .303 P\'14 Rifle A very pleasing example of the P\'14 Rifle as used by the British Army during the First World War and the Home Guard during WWII. This is an original untouched DP example, with matching serial numbers and stamps throughout, an entirely homogenous gun. Deactivated in 1988. Sorry, for sale within the UK only Deactivated Imperial German / Ottoman Turkish Gewehr 88 Rifle A very good example of this fascinating rifle. The so-called 'Commission' rifle saw service in Germany's colonial Wars and the Boxer uprising. It was a front line rifle during the First World War until 1915 when supplies of the G98 increased. Many like this example were subsequently supplied to the Ottoman / Turkish military. The example offered here was manufactured at Danzig in 1890, being officially converted to take the 'Spitzer' round in 1914. It cocks and 'dry' fires. Sorry, for sale in the UK only Deactivated Imperial German / Ottoman Turkish Gewehr 88 Rifle Additional images Deactivated Imperial German / Ottoman Turkish Gewehr 88 Rifle A very good example of this fascinating rifle. The so-called 'Commission' rifle saw service in Germany's colonial Wars and the Boxer uprising. It was a front line rifle during the First World War until 1915 when supplies of the G98 increased. Many like this example were subsequently supplied to the Ottoman / Turkish military. The example offered here was manufactured at Danzig in 1890, being officially converted to take the 'Spitzer' round in 1914. It cocks and 'dry' fires. Sorry, for sale in the UK only Deactivated Imperial German / Ottoman Turkish Gewehr 88 Rifle Additional images Deactivated Imperial German Gewehr 98 Rifle A 1917 Mauser example of the standard issue rifle of Imperial Germany during WWI. Sorry, for sale within the UK only, certificate lacking Deactivated Imperial German Hebel Flare Pistol An excellent example of this iconic trench war flare pistol. Manufactured by Bohling & Eschrich. With certificate. Sorry, for sale within the UK only. Deactivated Imperial German Mauser K98az A superb pre-WWI manufactured example of this carbine commonly associated with Germany's Storm Troops. Sorry, for sale in the UK only Deactivated Imperial German Mauser K98az Additional images Deactivated Lee Metford MkI* Manufactured by BSA at Sparkbrook in 1894. The rear volley site is I suspect a modern replacement. Sorry, for sale in the UK only Deactivated Lee Metford MkI* Additional images Deactivated M1870/87/15 Italian Vetterli-Vitali Rifle A good example of these fascinating rifles, upon introduction the most advanced design to date. Swiss in origin, this is one of those modified to take the Caracano cartridge for use by Italian forces during the First World War. Deactivated M1918A2 Browning Automatic Rifle An example of the Browning Automatic Rifle as used by the US during both World Wars and indeed issued the the Home Guard during the Second World War (the standard webbing pouches issued to the Home Guard were specifically designed to carry BAR magazines). Included with the gun is a BAR ammunition belt. Sorry, for sale within the UK only Deactivated Mk 5 Sten Submachine Gun An extremely fine example with matching serials throughout. Deactivated to current EU spec. In my opinion these will prove to be a sound investment. Deactivated Mk 5 Sten Submachine Gun An extremely fine example with matching serials throughout. Deactivated to current EU spec. In my opinion these will prove to be a sound investment. Deactivated MkII Bren Light Machine Gun A very good example made by Inglis in 1943. Sorry, for sale within the UK only Deactivated MKII Sten Submachine Gun An excellent current specifiation decativated Sten with moving rear bolt section. Certificate lacking. Sorry, for sale within the UK only Deactivated No2 MkI Revolver The standard service revolver of the British Army during WWII. This example has a clear barrel, cocks and dry-fires. Sorry, for sale in the UK only Deactivated No2 MkI* Tank Crew Revolver An excellent old-spec example manufactured by Albion Motors of Glasgow; Albion examples are scarce by comparison to those manufactured at Enfield. The pistol has matching serials and clear chambers. An extremely attractive example. Sorry, for sale within the UK only Deactivated Old Spec German MP44 A very smart and now somewhat rare example. The magazine is a post-War example. Sadly for sale in the UK only Deactivated Old Spec German MP44 Additional images Deactivated Russian Moisin Nagant Rifle A 1935 dated example lacking its cleaning rod. Sorry, for sale within the UK only Deactivated Smith & Wesson .38 Victory Revolver A good example of this classic WWII British Service sidearm. Sorry, for sale within the UK only Deactivated Smith & Wesson .38 Victory Revolver A good example of this classic WWII British Service sidearm. Sorry, for sale within the UK only Deactivated SMLE A very good example with complete stock and a good original blued finish to the to the metal parts. Sorry, for sale within the UK only Deactivated SMLE MkIII* Factory repaired in India in 1970, at which time the original manufacturer's name and date of manufacture were erased and overstruck. With matching serials, the stock has a very pleasing patina, and the butt disc bears the date 1934. Certificate lacking. Sorry, for sale in the UK only Deactivated Soviet Bloc AK47 To current Home Office specification Deactivated WWI German Gewehr 98 Rifle Bearing a unit-marked but disc allowing further research. Sorry, for sale within the UK only Deactivated WWI German Hebel Flare Pistol A lovely example of this iconic souvenir of the trench war. Manufactured by Bohling & Eschrich. With certificate. Sorry, for sale within the UK only. Deactivated WWI German Hebel Flare Pistol A lovely example of this iconic souvenir of the trench war. Manufactured by Bohling & Eschrich. Sorry, for sale within the UK only. Deactivated WWI Imperial German Hebel Flare Pistol The best example you are likely to encounter, with matching serials throughout and retaining most of its original finish. Sorry, for sale within the UK only Deactivated WWII 2-inch Mortar An excellent example complete with sight. These are now extremely scarce. Sorry, for sale within the UK only Deactivated WWII British Military issue Smith & Wesson .38 Victory Revolver A good example of this classic WWII British Service sidearm. Sorry, for sale within the UK only Deactivated WWII Enfield No2 .38 Revolver An excellent spur-less example as issued to tank crew. With matching serial numbers throughout. Sorry, for sale within the UK only Deactivated WWII German K98 Rather an attractive 1940 dated example by Steyr-Daimler-Puch AG, bearing their code 660. Not an ex-Russian example, indeed it bear Nitro Proof stamps indicating it was a live firearm in the hands of a UK shooter prior to being deactivated. Complete with matching serial numbered bolt, sling and cleaning rod. An extremely pleasing example. Sorry, for sale in the UK only, certificate lacking Deactivated WWII German K98k Rifle An attractive example, well stamped and complete with cleaning rod. Sorry, for sale within the UK only Deactivated WWII German MG42 Machine Gun A very good profusely Waffenamt stamped example of this iconic gun. The limited numbers of these guns made available to the wholesale market some years ago are now sold through, the market now being reliant on guns being freed from private collections. As a result prices are steadily rising, I have recently seen such priced at up to £1450. Sorry, for sale within the UK only Deactivated WWII German MP44 Sturmgewehr An old-spec. deactivated MP44. Manufactured in 1944 and in lovely condition. The magazine is a post-War example and there is a welded repair to the lower hand guard. Variously Waffenampt stamped and with matching serial numbers. Sorry, for sale within the UK only. Deactivated WWII No4 Lee Enfield Rifle An extremely good example with matching bolt. Sorry, for sale in the UK only, certificate lacking Deactivated WWII Soviet Russian Moisin Nagant Carbine A very good 1944 dated example. Deactivated in 1994, certificate lacking. Sorry, for sale within the UK only Deactivated WWII Webley MkIV .38 Calibre Revolver Sorry, for sale within the UK only. Dean Close School OTC Swagger Stick December 1914 German Naval Bombardment of Scarborough Postcard Defence & 1939-45 War Medals Defence Medal Ribbon A complete roll Defense Medal Definitive book on inter-War British Tanks Delightful & rare Military Tailors Catalogue A gem of a publication Delightful Bronze Armistice Medal Delightful Crimean War Period Staffordshire Figure An original mid-19th Century piece and certainly one of the most charming I\'ve ever seen. 33.5cm high Delightful Georgian Scottish Snuff Mull A lovely example of these most charming of personal possessions of the Georgian officer or gentleman. Of traditional form and bearing the original owners name and date 1829 in cursive script. Delightful Imperial German Pipe The porcelain bowl bearing an entitled portrait of Generafeldmarschel v. Hindenburg. In excellent condion throughout. Delightful Napoleonic Period Wellington Token John Picard\'s copper halfpenny token of the Peninsular War period. Delightful pair of 1916 German Trench Art Vases Delightful Tank Teapot An instant success when first released between the Wars, known as the \'Ole Bill\' teapot. At the outbreak of WW2, the teapot again sold in record numbers-when it was noticed that the soldier\'s face bore a remarkable resemblance to that of Winston Churchill. Now reproduced, this is an original example. Aside from a small chip to the underside of the lid, not visible when on the pot, and the usual glaze cracks and crazing, the condition is most attractive Delightful WWII ATS Booklet Delightful WWII Patriotic Pin Dish From Paragon's Patriotic* series, the 'There Will Always be an England' dish* Delightful WWII Printed Handkerchief Delightful WWII RAF Sweetheart Side Cap A rather charming little WWII miniature side cap decorated with a set of of RAF wings hand-embroidered to a very high standard. Likely a gift for a sweetheart. A lovely object. 16cm long. Denis Adler, Guns of the American West Denstone College Cadets Cap Badge Denstone College Cadets Cap Badge Denstone College JTC Shoulder Title Denstone College JTC Shoulder Title Derbyshire Yeomanry Cap Badge Derbyshire Yeomanry Cap Badge Desert Camouflaged No4 Bayonet in Mk II Scabbard Despatch Rider Unofficial Cloth Arm Badge Detailed book on the NATO FN FAL Rifle Devonshire Regiment Cap Badge Devonshire Regiment Plastic Cap Badge Devonshire Regiment Printed Flash Devonshire Regiment Slip-on Shoulder Title Devonshire Regiment Tropical Slip-on Shoulder Title Dictionary of Military Uniform An extremely useful work by the renouned authority W Y Carman Dictionary of Military Uniforms Another extremely informative work by W Y Carman Distinctive MkII Steel Helmet An excellent example, and certainly one of the most interesting I\'ve handled in quite some time. What makes it striking is the extremely heavy and textured application of brown camouflage paint; I\'ve not before seen one quite like this. DLI / British Commonwealth Occupation Forces Insignia Combination Worn in Berlin 1946 DLI British Troops in Berlin Insignia Worn with the combination insignia also listed DLI Bronze Collar Badges DLI Bronze Shoulder Bugles DLI Cap Badge DLI Cap Badge DLI Cap Badge DLI cloth Shoulder Title DLI cloth Shoulder Title DLI cloth Shoulder Title DLI cloth Shoulder Title DLI cloth Shoulder Title DLI cloth Shoulder Title DLI cloth Shoulder Title DLI cloth Shoulder Title DLI cloth Shoulder Title DLI cloth Shoulder Title DLI cloth Shoulder Title DLI cloth Shoulder Title DLI Helmet Plate Centre DLI Helmet Plate Centre DLI Lieutenant\'s BD Blouse A US-made War Assistance Battle Dress Blouse retaining its original, if poorly applied, insignia. DLI Officer's Field Service Cap The cap badge in assayed silver DLI ORs Collar Badges DLI Printed Shoulder Title DLI Shoulder Bugles DLI Shoulder Titles DLI Shoulder Titles DLI Shoulder Titles DLI Silver Plated Collar Badges DLI slip-on Cloth Shoulder Title DLI slip-on Cloth Shoulder Title DLI slip-on Rank / Shoulder Title DLI Staybrite Insignia DLI Staybrite Shoulder Titles DLI Territorial Officer's Cap / Collar Badge DLI Territorial Officer's Cap Badge DLI Territorial Officer's White Metal Cap Badge DLI Territorial Officer's White Metal Cap Badge DLI Territorial Officer's White Metal Collar Badges DLI White Metal Shoulder Bugles DLI White Metal Shoulder Bugles Doc O'Meara, Classic Colt Peacemakers Doc O'Meara, Guns of the Gunfighters, Lawmen, Outlaws and Hollywood Cowboys Dorset Regiment Printed Shoulder Title Dorsetshire Regiment Cap Badge Dorsetshire Regiment Slip-on Shoulder Title Dress Regulation (India) 1931 Dress Regulations 1900 Dress Regulations for the Army 1934 An extremely rare original of the 1934 Dress Regulations covering the uniforms, insignia and accoutrements of officers of the British Army. A primary reference source. Printed in large format it runs to some 192 pages plus some superb trade advertisements from military tailors and outfitters of the time. There is a tape repair to the sine, else excellent. And essential source of reference for the collector in this field. Dress Regulations for the Army 1934 Dress Regulations for the Army, 1846 A primary source for students of the uniforms of this period Drill .303 Round Drill .303 Round Drill 2-Pr Artillery Shell Drill Mk VI .303 Round* Driver's Army Badge Drivers\' Trade Badge An excellent example. Driver\'s Arm Badge A lovely example of the Internal Combustion Engine Qualified Drivers\'* forearm badge.* Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry Cap Badge Duke of Cornwall\'s Light Infantry Cap Badge Duke of Lancaster's Own Yeomanry Cap Badge Duke of Wellington's Regiment printed Shoulder Title Duke of Wellington's Slip-on Shoulder Title Duke of Wellington\'s (West Riding of Yorkshire) Regiment Cap Badge Duke of Wellington\'s (West Riding) Regiment Cap Badge Rather unusual in having the slider stamped with an issue number. Duke of Wellington\'s (West Riding) Regiment Cap Badge Duke of Wellington\'s Regiment Sweetheart Brooch Dulwich College OTC White Metal Shoulder Title Dumfries Home Guard County and Battalion Flash Dumfries Home Guard County and Battalion Flash Dummy 20mm Round Dunkirk Veteran's Award Document Group Durham and North Riding County Division / Coastal Area Flash Durham Home Guard County Flash Durham Home Guard Flash I have a number of these available. Email total requirements Durham Light Infantry Cap Badge Durham Light Infantry Helmet Plate Centre Durham Light Infantry Officer\'s Field Service Cap An original issue example retaining bronze buttons of the DLI indicating wear by an officer of that regiment. Durham Light Infantry Pagri Badge Durham Light Infantry Plastic Cap Badge Durham Light Infantry Printed Pagri Badge Durham Light Infantry Slip-on Shoulder Title Durham Light Infantry Sweetheart Brooch Durham Light Infantry Sweetheart Brooch In silver and tortoiseshell Durham Light Infantry Tropical slip-on Shoulder Title Durham Light Infantry white metal Shoulder Titles Durham University OTC Shoulder Titles Dutch M-1915 Stormdolk Fighting Knife Adopted during WWII by the Germans and designated by them as the Dolch 115 (h) Early 17th Century Musketeer's Powder Flask An exceptionally fine military powder flask of a type which would have been used during the Thirty Years War and the English Civil Wars. Of munition quality and possibly German (I have a near identical example in my personal collection which bears a Nuremburg Guild stamp). Early 18th Century Socket Bayonet The blade having been reduced Early 19th Century Briquet Short Sword Early 19th Century Briquet Short Sword Early 19th Century Peninsular War Duke of Wellington Commemorative Early 20th Century Argentinian Infantry Officer's Sword Early 20th Century Army Officer's Swagger Stick with blade Early 20th Century British Military Cordite Charge Carrier An uncommonly fine example. Early 20th Century Durham Light Infantry Pagri Badge Early 20th Century Dutch Army Kepi Of the pattern worn in the Indies Early 20th Century History of the Black Watch Early 20th Century History of the Highland Light Infantry Early 20th Century Royal Fusiliers Racoon Skin Cap An example of the seal skin cap with original white plume and badge Early 20th Century Royal Navy Officer's Sword Belt Early 20th Century Royal Navy Officer's Sword Belt Early 20th Century Royal Navy Reserve Officer's Sword An extremely fine example Early 20th Century Royal Navy Reserve Officer's Sword Additional images Early 20th Century Steel Knuckles One of two recently acquired, both formerly the property of a Second World War Royal Marine Commando Early Allmark title on Luftwaffe Uniforms Early ARP Overall Breast Badge Early Beaufort Whistle Early Buff Leather Frog Circa 1850's-1860's Early Energa Anti-Tank Grenade A very good practice example of this classic rifle-launched anti-tank grenade. Early Fleet Air Arm D-Type Flying Helmet A very good early production example, having leather chin strap with Bennet buckle, and fittings compatible with D-, E- and G-Type masks, it is complete with original Gosport tubes. Air Ministry and size markings are clear. The crown lining bears the name of its original owner, one E Richardson, warranting further research. Richardson's uniforms are listed elsewhere on this site, use the search tool to locate it Early FN Bayonet Early FN Bayonet Early General Service Respirator An excellent example in an early variant haversack. It retains its original owner\'s identity disc. Interestingly the haversack has plywood panels loosely inserted to give it a very smart appearance when slung. Early Great War Board Game To Berlin Early Home Guard Arm Patch Early Jersey German Military Underground Hospital Guides Early Jet Age RAF Rescue From Crashed Aircraft Manual Early King's Liverpool Regiment Shoulder Title Early Military Kukri A rather interesting example. The knife itself conforms to later military patterns in having riveted wooden grips, steel pommel cap and bolster, the blade is subtly hollow ground. The scabbard, albeit bearing a later leather patch, is of interest in having a horizontal rib parallel to and just below the throat, this marrying with the two loops of the frog, the latter having an uncommonly narrow belt loop. Early Mk I Airborne Troops' Steel Helmet A very good example from my own collection Early MkII Sten Manual Early Operational Parachutist Qualification Wings The variant with additional wing feather detail Early Pattern '03 Cartridge Pouches A rare 1909 dated pair of MkI 15 round pouches Early Pattern RAF Air Gunner\'s Badge As declared obsolute in 1923. Early pattern Royal Malta Artillery Cap Badge Early Peter Stahl title - Kriegsmarine Uniforms & Insignia Early Peter Stahl title - Luftwaffe Uniforms & Insignia Early post-War Bren Gun Spares & Tools Set Early production Kriegsmarine Coastal Artillery War Badge A brass example by Junker Early production No4 MkII Bayonet A Singer example bearing the early GR and crown* mark* Early production No4 MkII Bayonet An example by Singer with early variant markings Early production Silk Escape Map The earliest type of silk map, being monochrome and single sided. Map ref. 9t covering Bulgaria - Roumania. With Air Ministry conttract references Early Production Silk Escape Map The earliest type of silk map, being monochrome and single sided. Map ref. 9t covering Bulgaria - Roumania. With Air Ministry conttract references Early production Singer No 4 Mk II Bayonet Bearing the Royal cipher as seen on the Mk I Early production Swedish Mauser 1896 Bayonet An example by Eskilstuna Jernmanufactur AB from the first period of production. Complete with original leather frog Early production Third Pattern F-S Knife An very fine example of the B2 2rd Pattern Fairbairn-Sykes Fighting Knife. Mould mark '2' to the grip, the cross-guard 'B2' stamped, and the blade an early hand-forged example in near mint condition. Early RAF 1925 Pattern Revolver Holster A rare 1927 dated example Early RAF Bomber Command History Early RAF C-Type Flying Helmet A very good example with leather chin-strap and Bennet buckle. Strong and supple throughout requiring just a polish. Early RAF C-Type Flying Helmet Having a leather chin strap with Bennet\'s buckle. The microphone holders have perished, though these are now being reproduced so could be restored. Early RAF H-Type Oxygen Mask A rare example complete with hose and in a large size and very good condition. Early RAF Officers\' Cap Badge Early Royal Malta Artillery Cap Badge Early SA / SS Kepi Cap Badge A fine, well marked example. Part of a small collection of German insignia recently aquired from the familiy of a Parachute Regiment veteran. Early Soviet Budenovka Early Soviet Budenovka With pre-1922 hammer-and-plow badge Early Soviet Budenovka Early Soviet Budenovka Early Soviet Navy Officer's Peaked Hat Early Soviet Peaked Hat Early Soviet Peaked Hat Early Soviet Peaked Hat Early Soviet Peaked Hat Early Soviet Peaked Hat Early US M3 Fighting Knife From my own collection, a good example of a blade-marked M3 knife by Imperial. Complete with early M8 scabbard Early variant 1st Anti-Aircraft Division Flash Early variant Pattern 1853 Socket Bayonet Scabbard An excellent example Early variant WWII Operational Parachutist Qualification Wings The type with additional wing feather detail Early Victorian Socket Bayonet with Lovel's Lug Early War Anti-Gas Ointment No2 A complete outfit Early War General Service Respirator Haversack Early WWI French Military Aircraft Clock A French military aviation timepiece marked "Propriété de l'Aviation Militaire". The movement works, though the winding pinion is worn and will require replacement in order to wind the movement and adjust the hands Early WWII Battledress Trousers A very good pair of the collector-termed 1937 Pattern Serge Battledress Trousers. The legs have been taken in slightly, though this is not immediately apparent. A good pair in a useful size showing little wear. Early WWII Blue enamelled Water Bottle Early WWII Clasp Knife Early WWII Daily Sketch War Map A delightful item of home front related ephemera Early WWII Entrenching Tool Early WWII Pattern Operational Parachutist Qualification Wings Early WWII Royal Scots Glengarry A named example Early-pattern RAF C-Type Flying Helmet An excellent example of this most sought after of variants. Early-War 7th Armoured Division Flash Early-War Army Motorcyclist's 'Pulp'Helmet There is photographic evidence of these being worn by Glider Pilots in training see Harclerode's "Go To It! An Illustrated History of the 6th Airborne Division". Aside from the losses to the lining, in excellent condition Early-War Army Motorcyclist's 'Pulp'Helmet An extremely good 1941 dated example of these distinctive helmets. There is photographic evidence of these being worn by Glider Pilots in training see Harclerode's "Go To It! An Illustrated History of the 6th Airborne Division". The original owner has tucked folded paper behind the sweat band to tighten the fit, these are removable though I've chosen to leave them in situ. Early-War Civilian Gas Mask in dated Tin-plate Case The best example of its kind I have seen. Early-War German cased Silver Wound Badge Early-War No2 Anti-Gas Ointment A superb example of this pattern, complete with original contents. The best of its kind I have seen. Early-War Serge Battledress Trousers Early-War Tank Crew Non-Crash Helmet These helmets have become extremely scarce. This example lacks its brow protection and shows its age, however it retains a rather rare example of the optional and removable leather harness intended to be worn when earphones for wired or wireless communications were in use. While such fibre helmets turn up on the rare occasion, I have seen just a very few of the leather communications harnesses in the past 25 years. East Anglia Cloth Shoulder Title East Anglian District Flash East German Cold War era AKM Bayonet East India Company / Indian Native variant 1796 Light Cavalry Sword East India Company Percussion Cavalry Pistol A most pleasing example of this pattern as issued from 1843 to 1852 to such units as the Bengal and Bombay Light Cavalry and Horse Artillery, also some Royal Service regular cavalry regiments serving in the Bengal and Bombay Presidencies East Kent District Flash East Kent District Flash East Kent District Flash East Lancashire Enamelled Silver Sweetheart Brooch East Lancashire Home Guard Battaion Flash East Lancashire Regiment Cap Badge East Lancashire Regiment Cap Badge East Lancashire Regiment Cap Badge East Lancashire Regiment Cap Badge East Lancashire Regiment Cap Badge East Lancashire Regiment Cap Badge East Lancashire Regiment Cap Badge A maker-marked example East Lancashire Regiment Cap Badge with original backing East Lancashire Regiment Officer's Coloured Field Service Cap East Lancashire Regiment Printed Shoulder Title East Lancashire Regiment Slip-on Shoulder Title East Lancashire Regiment Sweetheart Brooch A good example in enamel, silver and mother-of-pearl. East Lancashire Regiment Tropical Slip-on Shoulder Title East Scotland District Flash East Surrey Regiment Cap Badge East Surrey Regiment Cap Badge East Surrey Regiment Printed Shoulder Title East Surrey Regiment Slip-on Shoulder Title East Yorkshire Regiment Slip-on Shoulder Title Eastern Command (India) Flash Eastern Command Flash Eastern Command Flash Eastern Command Flash Eastern Command Printed Flash Eastern Command printed Flash Eastern Command printed Flash Eastern Command printed Flash Eastern Command Printed Flashes An ex-Battledress set. Economy Pattern P'37 Belt Economy Rubberproofed 1937 Pattern Webbing Shoulder Straps Mint unissued examples of these War-economy variants Edged Weaponry of the Third Reich A damped copy Edo Japanese Samurai / Ishigaru Jingasa This is an example of the type worn in combat by foot soldiers known as Ishigaru Edo Japanese Samurai / Ishigaru Jingasa This is an example of the type worn in combat by foot soldiers known as Ishigaru Edo Japanese Samurai Jingasa Japanese: 陣笠 (jingasa) The jingasa (lit. "camp hat") was a type of hat worn by Japanese warriors when traveling or encamped. Of a type with the straw, conical kasa once called a "coolie hat" in English, the jingasa is typically lacquered, making it especially lightweight and waterproof. Edo Japanese Samurai Jingasa The jingasa (lit. "camp hat") was a type of hat worn by Japanese warriors when traveling or encamped. This example bears a gilt mon Edo Japanese Samurai Jingasa The jingasa (lit. "camp hat") was a type of hat worn by Japanese warriors when traveling or encamped. This example has a distinctive textured lacquer finish and bears a gilt mon on a raised field Edo Japanese Samurai Jingasa The jingasa (lit. "camp hat") was a type of hat worn by Japanese warriors when traveling or encamped. This example bears a gilt mon Edo Japanese Samurai Jingasa The jingasa (lit. "camp hat") was a type of hat worn by Japanese warriors when traveling or encamped. This example bears a gilt mon Edo Japanese Samurai Kabuto A very fine and somewhat distinctive helmet having white yak hair covered hachi Edo Japanese Wakizashi Additional images Edo period Japanese Menpo Japanese Samurai or retainer armour for the lower face and neck, worn with the kabuto or jingasa Edward VII Officers Cross Belt Pouch A very good example with associated buff-leather cross belt. Edwardian Army Brass Waist Belt Locket Edwardian Rifles Waistbelt Locket Edwardian silver Pocket Pedometer A delightful little instrument which employs a pendulum to record one's paces, and as a consequence can be used to measure distance. Of a type which could be carried by Army officers. In excellent working condition. Egyptian Contract Remington Rolling Block Rifle Bayonet Eight rare Liberation period Dutch & Belgian Postcards Eigth Army Bullion Flash Embroidered Airborne Division Pegasus Flash Embroidered Home Guard Shoulder Title Enamel Mug Enameled 9ct Gold RAMC Sweetheart Brooch A high quality example. 4.4 g Enameled Silver Royal Signals Sweetheart Brooch Enamelled 1915 On War Service Badge Enamelled 1915 On War Service Badge Bearing engraved factory marks and holder's initials verso Enamelled 9ct Gold RAF Sweetheart Brooch Enamelled silver Army Air Corps Sweetheart Brooch Enamelled silver Cheshire Regiment Sweetheart Brooch A delightful and uncommon example set with marcassite Enamelled Silver Coldstream Guards Sweetheart Brooch A lovely example Enamelled silver Merchant Navy Sweetheart Brooch Enamelled Silver RAF Sweetheart Brooch A lovely example. Enamelled Silver RASC Sweetheart Powder Compact A lovely example assayed in 1940. Enamelled silver Royal Army Ordnance Corps Sweetheart Brooch Enamelled Silver Royal Navy Sweetheart Brooch Enamelled Silver Royal Navy Sweetheart Brooch Enamelled Silver Royal Navy Sweetheart Brooch Encyclopedia of Military Insignia Guido Rosignolli's useful reference Enfield Musket Socket Bayonet Enfield Rifle Oil Bottle English Civil War Armoury Auction Catalogue The scarce catalogue for the auction of the Littlecote Armoury which was cancelled when the collection was saved for the nation English Civil War Cavalry Trooper's Helmet An exceptionally good 17th Century Zischagge or lobster-tailed pott, as worn by the Cavalry of the English Civil Wars. This example has an unusually large facetted crown of two-pieces united by a lapped seam with flush rivets, I have no doubt it was intended to be proof against pistol shot. It has a four-lame neck guard, original ear-pieces and typical peak with sliding nasal bar locking by means of a bolt with heart-shaped terminal. The peak bears what appears to be a crowned IR struck mark. The whole retains a period blackened finish and is in excellent condition. Quite simply one of the best zischagge I have seen. English Civil War Harquebusier's Pott / Helmet A fine example of this iconic helmet form. Dating to the second quarter of the 17th Century and termed a zischagge, such helmets were worn by cavalry troops from the Thirty Years War to the age of Marlborough and the demise of armour. This example reatins its original cheak pieces, which are often lacking or modern restorations on surviving examples. It bears an armourer's or arsenal struck mark to the peak, and tooled marks to the upper termonal of the sliding nasal, scars to the skull evidence of the helmet's use on campaign English Civil War Helmet Secrete Dating to the mid-17th Century, these items of armour were intended to be worn underneath the large felt hats worn by many soldiers and civilians. They were intended to serve as a disguised protective helmet. Examples are belived to have been worn by some of the judges at Charles I's trial, who believed that their safety was threatened, indeed the King himself is thought to have worn one on occasion. The existence of a large number of secrete helmets stored together in the Tower of London suggests that they were also issued to troops. English Sporting Guns and Accessories A useful guide Entrenching Tool Helve Entrenching Tool Helve Entrenching Tool Helve Bearing what I consider a spurious date, though likely of the period Escellent book on the British Army in the Second World War A classic Essential Austen and Owen SMG Collectors\' Book Ian Skennerton\'s Australian 9mm Owen and Austen Submachine Gun - Parts Identification Lists, SMG Series Notes, Exploded Parts Drawings, Descriptions, Accessories & Fittings. From his highly popular and informative Small Arms Identification Series. Published in 1994 and running to some 48 pages of detailed text supported by excellent illustrations. An essential reference and a series worth acquiring. Essential Australian Lee Enfield Collectors\' Book Ian Skennerton\'s Australian SMLE Variations - Factory Production, Parts Identification Lists, Conversion Notes, Dissassembly Parts Drawings, Bayonets and Accessories. From his highly popular and informative Small Arms Identification Series. Published in 2004 and running to some 48 pages of detailed text supported by excellent illustrations. An essential reference and a series worth acquiring. Essential book on Home Guard Units and Insignia A rare copy of Len Whittaker's Stand Down - orders of battle for the units of the Home Guard of the United Kingdom, November 1944 Essential Book on Powder Flasks Ray Riling's classic study Essential book on the Japanese Military Sword and Dirk Military Swords of Japan 1868 - 1945* by Fuller and Gregory remains one of the most important works in this field.* Essential Bren Gun Collectors\' Book Ian Skennerton\'s .303-in. Bren Light Machine Gun - Parts Identification Lists, Bren LMG Series Notes, Exploded Parts Drawings, Descriptions, Accessories & Fittings. From his highly popular and informative Small Arms Identification Series. Published in 1994 and running to some 48 pages of detailed text supported by excellent illustrations. An essential reference and a series worth acquiring. Essential German Edged Weapons Reference John Walter's classic Sword & Bayonet Makers of Imperial Germany. All of Mr Walter's books are worth acquiring, this little gem is not the least of them. Essential Guide to WWI British Service Dress Cloth Unit Patches A quality re-print of Wheeler-Holohan's 1920s guide to First World War British Army formation signs Divisional and Other Signs Essential Military Small Arms Reference A copy of Edward Clinton Ezell\'s superb Small Arms of the World, quite simply the best book of its kind and an essential reference. Essential reference on British Grenades and related items Grenade - British and Commonwealth Hand and Rifle Grenades by Rick Landers is a stunning work, and a credit to its researchers Norman Bonney and Gary Oakley. Copies are near impossible to find these days. It comes with my highest recommendation. Essential reference on WWII Formation Signs Cole's classic Heraldry in War. Still the essential work in this field Essential Study of Powder Flasks Ray Riling's work remains the standard reference Essential Vickers Machine Gun Collectors\' Book Ian Skennerton\'s .303 Vickers Medium Machine Gun - Parts Identification Lists, Vickers Series Notes, Exploded Parts Drawings, Descriptions, Accessories & Fittings. From his highly popular and informative Small Arms Identification Series. Published in 1997 and running to some 48 pages of detailed text supported by excellent illustrations. An essential reference and a series worth acquiring. Essex Regiment Cap Badge Essex Regiment Officer's Shoulder Titles Smaller than the OR's equivalent and commonly worn on tropical Service Dress Essex Regiment Plastic Cap Badge Essex Regiment Queen's South Africa Medal with Soldier's New Testament Essex Regiment Shoulder Titles Essex Regiment Shoulder Titles Essex Regiment Slip-on Shoulder Title Essex Regiment Territorial Battalion Cap Badge Essex Yeomanry Cloth Shoulder Title Etched Third Reich KS98 Bayonet The blade etched Infanterie Regiment No 41, Amberg, Bayr, Ostmark / Fur Erinnerung an meine Dienstzeit European leather Bayonet Frog Evacuation, Why and How? 1939 Ewart Oakeshott's Records of the Medieval Sword* A masterpiece and essential reference* Ewart Oakeshott's The Sword in the Age of Chivalry* Another of the late Ewart Oakeshott's seminal studies. As with all his works, not only an essential reference but an excellent read.* Ex-Battledress Airborne Strips Excavated Iron Spear Head An impressive iron spear head which I have owned for quite some time. It is of shouldered form and compressed-lozenge cross-section. There are remains of the socket, though which a rivet was placed to secure the head to it\'s shaft, of interest is the fact the socket runs into the body of the spear head, which is as a consequence hollow for around the first inch of it\'s length. I cannot be precise with regards to it\'s period, indeed it could date from the Iron Age through to the Roman or early Medieval. I should welcome further opinions on this fascinating item. Overall length 31cm Excellent 14th Army Formation Patch A lovely example. Excellent 14th Infantry Division Flash Excellent 1876 Martini Henry Socket Bayonet A very good example of this most iconic of bayonets. The socket retains an excellent amount of it\'s original blued finish, while the blade has been polished to an attractive state. War Department marked and issue numbered, there are no Indian or Colonial marks of any kind. A good example of a much sought after bayonet pattern. Excellent 1885 Pattern Cavalry Troopers\' Sword A very good example of this iconic sword as used during the Sudan Campaign and Boer Wars. Manufactured in 1886, it bears re-inspection stamps up to the 1890\'s. Typically profusely marked, both scabbard and hilt bear corresponding unit stamps of a West Lancashire Royal Artillery unit. The hilt and blade are superb, with no faults to mention, only the scabbard shows the usual service bruising and some occasional light pitting. All in all a thoroughly pleasing example and certainly one of the best I\'ve encountered in quite some time. Excellent 1907 Pattern bayonet. A 1918 dated example by Sanderson* in excellent condition.* Excellent 1908 Pattern Revolver Holster A superb WWI dated example. Excellent 1917 SMLE MkIII* One I\'ve had in my collection for a while, it has matching serial numbers throughout and retains an excellent degree of original blued finish. A handsome example, superior to most encountered these days. Deactivated. Sorry, for sale within the UK only Excellent 1939 Home Guard MkII Steel Helmet A lovely example retaining it\'s original factory-applied gloss khaki paint finish. What makes this handsome helmet all the more interesting is the presence of what appears to be a town name stencilled onto the underside rim. Market Bosworth is a town in Warwickshire, and this is almost certainly a helmet of it\'s Home Guard unit. A rare and most interesting helmet. Excellent 1940 Enfield .38 Revolver A very attractive deactivated example of the Revolver No 2 Mk I* spur-less revolver introduced for issue to tank crew. Sorry, for sale within the UK only Excellent 1941 dated Rubber-proofed Groundsheet / Cape A superb, strong and supple example in near mint condition Excellent 1942 dated Bush Hat An extremely fine example in a large size Excellent 1942 P\'37 Tank Crew Holster A 1942 dated example complete with a set of inert WWII .38 revolver rounds. Excellent 1943 Bush Hat A lovely example with a relatively early date and in a desirable large size. Excellent 1943 Camouflaged Windproof Smock An iconic item of WWII British Army specialist clothing in uncommonly fine condition. In my experience over that last 30 years, good examples are rarer by far than Denison Smocks. Excellent 1944 No 4 Lee Enfield Rifle A thoroughly attractive deactivated Longbranch example complete with webbing rifle sling. Sorry, for sale within the UK only, certificate lacking Excellent 1944 Ordnance Issue Kukri An exceptionally good example. Excellent 1945 Slouch Hat A rare example of this iconic item of British military head dress in a large size. Excellent 2nd Pattern F-S Knife A recently discovered example. it has a hand-forged blade which has never been sharpened and has a deep factory-applied blued finish matching that on the hilt. Complete with scabbard having the distinctive flat-ended variant chape Excellent Air Rad Wardens\' Helmet A scarce white-bodied example. Excellent Antique Pistols Reference Book Excellent as-worn WWII Royal Tank Regiment Cap Badge Formerly the property of 78834765 J Northcott who was promoted from the Ranks of the Royal Tank Regiment and later served with the Reconnaissance Corps Excellent Battle of Britain MkIIIa Flying Goggles An excellent set of these most iconic of RAF issue goggles. Excellent book - Gloucestershire Regiment A copy of this sought after Mike Chappell's title from his excellent series The British Soldier in the 20th Century. These extremely well illustrated volumes were published in the late 1980's and have been out of print for a great number of years now. This title runs to some 24 pages and is published in a large format. One of a series well worth collecting. Excellent book - post-War Personal Equipment A copy of this sought after Mike Chappell's title from his excellent series The British Soldier in the 20th Century. These extremely well illustrated volumes were published in the late 1980's and have been out of print for a great number of years now. This title runs to some 24 pages and is published in a large format. One of a series well worth collecting. Excellent book - The Welch Regiment A copy of this sought after Mike Chappell's title from his excellent series The British Soldier in the 20th Century. These extremely well illustrated volumes were published in the late 1980's and have been out of print for a great number of years now. This title runs to some 24 pages and is published in a large format. One of a series well worth collecting. Excellent book on 19th Century Field Sports in India Excellent Book on 20th Century Militaria Long since out of print, Joe Lyndhurst's boook remains the most comprehensive and useful general work of its kind Excellent Book on 20th Century Militaria Long since out of print, Joe Lyndhurst's book remains the most comprehensive and useful general work of its kind Excellent book on Australian Service Longarms Skennerton's book is an extremely comprehensive study Excellent book on Axis Rifles, Pistols and Grenades Excellent book on Battledress A copy of this sought after Mike Chappell's title from his excellent series The British Soldier in the 20th Century. These extremely well illustrated volumes were published in the late 1980's and have been out of print for a great number of years now. This title runs to some 24 pages and is published in a large format. One of a series well worth collecting. Excellent book on Battledress A copy of this sought after Mike Chappell's title from his excellent series The British Soldier in the 20th Century. These extremely well illustrated volumes were published in the late 1980's and have been out of print for a great number of years now. This title runs to some 24 pages and is published in a large format. One of a series well worth collecting Excellent book on British & Commonwealth Armoured Formations An extremely comprehensive work on the evolution, structure, history and insignia of these armoured units Excellent book on British Airborne Uniforms A copy of this sought after Mike Chappell's title from his excellent series The British Soldier in the 20th Century. These extremely well illustrated volumes were published in the late 1980's and have been out of print for a great number of years now. This title runs to some 24 pages and is published in a large format. One of a series well worth collecting Excellent Book on British Army Cloth Insignia Brian Davis' British Army Cloth Insignia 1940 to the Present Excellent book on British Army Field Service Headdress A copy of this sought after Mike Chappell's title from his excellent series The British Soldier in the 20th Century. These extremely well illustrated volumes were published in the late 1980's and have been out of print for a great number of years now. This title runs to some 24 pages and is published in a large format. One of a series well worth collecting Excellent book on British Army Head Dress A copy of this sought after Mike Chappell's title from his excellent series The British Soldier in the 20th Century. These extremely well illustrated volumes were published in the late 1980's and have been out of print for a great number of years now. This title runs to some 24 pages and is published in a large format. One of a series well worth collecting. Excellent book on British Army Service Dress A copy of this sought after Mike Chappell's title from his excellent series The British Soldier in the 20th Century. These extremely well illustrated volumes were published in the late 1980's and have been out of print for a great number of years now. This title runs to some 24 pages and is published in a large format. One of a series well worth collecting Excellent Book on British Personal Equipment 1903-1907 A rare copy of this sought after Mike Chappell's title from his excellent series The British Soldier in the 20th Century. These extremely well illustrated volumes were published in the late 1980's and have been out of print for a great number of years now. This title runs to some 24 pages and is published in a large format. One of a series well worth collecting. Excellent book on Collecting 20th C British Army Badges A commendable introduction Excellent book on Collecting Antique Firearms An expensive book when published, and rarely encountered today, this unique work remains a most interesting and extremely useful reference. Excellent book on Collecting Volunteer Militaria Excellent book on Early Armoured Cars This Shire Guide is a fascinating read and superbly illustrated Excellent Book on German Handguns Another essential reference from Ian Hogg Excellent book on German Military Handguns 1879-1918 Another of John Walter's superb works Excellent book on Gloucestershire Regiment Uniforms A copy of this sought after Mike Chappell's title from his excellent series The British Soldier in the 20th Century. These extremely well illustrated volumes were published in the late 1980's and have been out of print for a great number of years now. This title runs to some 24 pages and is published in a large format. One of a series well worth collecting Excellent book on Kitchener's Army Another classic by Ray Westlake Excellent book on Napoleonic British Infantry Excellent book on post-War British Combat Dress A copy of this sought after Mike Chappell's title from his excellent series The British Soldier in the 20th Century. These extremely well illustrated volumes were published in the late 1980's and have been out of print for a great number of years now. This title runs to some 24 pages and is published in a large format. One of a series well worth collecting. Excellent book on post-War Small Arms Ammunition An ex-library copy Excellent book on Rapiers Eric Valentine's classic work on these swords Excellent book on Rifle Volunteers Excellent Book on Scottish Regimental Badges The Bloomers' study has long been out of print but remains an essential reference Excellent Book on Scottish Regimental Badges This early work on the subject by the Bloomer's has long been out of print but remains an essential reference. Copies are seldom encountered Excellent book on Service Dress A copy of this sought after Mike Chappell's title from his excellent series The British Soldier in the 20th Century. These extremely well illustrated volumes were published in the late 1980's and have been out of print for a great number of years now. This title runs to some 24 pages and is published in a large format. One of a series well worth collecting. Excellent Book on Service Dress A copy of this sought after Mike Chappell's title from his excellent series The British Soldier in the 20th Century. These extremely well illustrated volumes were published in the late 1980's and have been out of print for a great number of years now. This title runs to some 24 pages and is published in a large format. One of a series well worth collecting Excellent Book on the Blunderbuss Baxter\'s excellent monograph, now long since out of print. Excellent book on the British Army during WWI Excellent Book on the Dueling Pistol An ex-library copy of Atkinson's superb work The Dueling Pistol'. Both an excellent read and an essential reference. Excellent book on the German Army during WWI Excellent book on the German Iron Cross Still the most accessible work in this field Excellent book on the German Iron Cross Gordon Williamson's The Iron Cross, a History, 1813-1957 Excellent book on the History of Ammunition A classic. Excellent Book on the Vickers Machine Gun A copy of this sought after Mike Chappell's title from his excellent series The British Soldier in the 20th Century. These extremely well illustrated volumes were published in the late 1980's and have been out of print for a great number of years now. This title runs to some 24 pages and is published in a large format. One of a series well worth collecting Excellent Book on the Vickers Machine Gun A copy of this sought after Mike Chappell's title from his excellent series The British Soldier in the 20th Century. These extremely well illustrated volumes were published in the late 1980's and have been out of print for a great number of years now. This title runs to some 24 pages and is published in a large format. One of a series well worth collecting Excellent book on the Victorian and Edwardian Army Excellent book on Third Reich Dagger Reproductions A scarce copy of Bowman's study Excellent book on Tropical Uniforms A rare copy of this sought after Mike Chappell's title from his excellent series The British Soldier in the 20th Century. These extremely well illustrated volumes were published in the late 1980's and have been out of print for a great number of years now. This title runs to some 24 pages and is published in a large format. One of a series well worth collecting. Excellent book on Tropical Uniforms A copy of this sought after Mike Chappell's title from his excellent series The British Soldier in the 20th Century. These extremely well illustrated volumes were published in the late 1980's and have been out of print for a great number of years now. This title runs to some 24 pages and is published in a large format. One of a series well worth collecting Excellent Book on US Military Firearms 1776-1875 Excellent book on Victorian Army Uniforms & Equipment Excellent Book on Waffen SS Uniforms Excellent Book on Wehrmacht Camouflage Unforms Excellent Book on Welch Regiment Uniforms A copy of this sought after Mike Chappell's title from his excellent series The British Soldier in the 20th Century. These extremely well illustrated volumes were published in the late 1980's and have been out of print for a great number of years now. This title runs to some 24 pages and is published in a large format. One of a series well worth collecting Excellent Book on WWI Allied Artillery & Ammunition Excellent Book on WWI British Home Front Memorabilia Excellent Book on WWI British Military Memorabilia Excellent book on WWI-WWII Military Architecture The 1973 Architectural Press publication Architecture of Aggression* by Keith Mallory and Arvid Ottar. A superb read.* Excellent book on WWII Allied Submarines Excellent book on WWII Axis Submarines Excellent Book on WWII German Armoured Fighting Vehicles Excellent book on WWII German Government & Red Cross Uniforms Another classic Angolia / Bender publication. The essential reference in its field. Excellent book on WWII Machine Guns Excellent boook on the War in Europe 1945 Excellent Boxed Set of RAF MkVII Flying Goggles A very good set in original RAF Air Ministry stamped box, complete with 1941 dated anti-dim kit, and tinted lenses. The lenses aren\'t in quite such good condition as the frames, though unusually the head strap retains its elasticity. Very difficult to improve. Excellent British Amry Badge Collecting Guide A copy of Fred Wilkinson\'s work Badges of the British Army, 1820 to the present. It remains the most compact and generally useful single volume work on the subject. Excellent British Army Cloth Badges Guide A copy of Brian Davis\' classic British Army Cloth Insignia, still the most useful general guide to this subject. Excellent British Army Cloth Badges Guide A copy of Brian Davis\' classic British Army Cloth Insignia, still the most useful general guide to this subject. Excellent British Cap Badge Collecting Guide A copy of Fred Wilkinson\'s classic Badges of the British Army 1820-1960. It remains the most useful compact book in it\'s field. Excellent British Cap Badge Collecting Guide A copy of Fred Wilkinson\'s classic Badges of the British Army 1820-1960. It remains the most useful compact book in it\'s field. Excellent Brown Bess Bayonet with Volunteer / India Pattern Catch Excellent Canadian Ross Bayonet An exceptionally good example of a MkII Ross bayonet with the 1916 modified blade. These are very seldom encountered in such condition. Excellent Coldstream Guards Old Comrades Badge An excellent enamelled white metal lapel badge of the Old Coldstreamers\' Association by Gaunt. Excellent de-activated German MG34 A particularly well presented WWII German MG34. A heterogeneous gun with an exceptional finish, perhaps one of the best presented examples I\'ve seen. Good examples of this classic arm are rapidly becoming scarce. Sorry, for sale within the UK only. Excellent deactivated MkII Bren LMG A 1943 Inglis example with matching serials to the body. Certificate lacking, for sale within the UK only Excellent Dorsetshire Regiment Battledress Group A lovely orignal Canadian-made BD to a Private in the Dorsets. It bears embroidered shoulder titles, Arm-of-Service strips, six War Service Chevrons and three Long Service & Good Conduct Chevrons, suggesting the owner was a pre-War Regular Army volunteer. It is in superb condition, clearly marked and dated, and bears the name of the original owner. It is complete with the BD trousers and coloured Field Service Cap. Such original groups are becoming rather scarce, indeed infantry BD\'s have always been hard to come by. A very handsome infantry group. Excellent early production 3rd Pattern F-S Knife From my own collection, an early example with blued hand-forged blade Excellent early-War MkII Steel Helmet A lovely example retaining its original paint finish and 1939 dated liner in a large size Excellent French Mle 1866 Chassepot Bayonet A handsome example by a seldom encountered manufacturer Excellent German M35 Steel Helmet A very good untouched example of the German Model 1935 Stahlhelm. It retains it\'s original paint finish. The shell \"dome\" printed mark is just visible, while the shell stamps are clear. An attractive and honest helmet Excellent German Third Reich Army Officer's Dagger Fresh to the market, a very pleasing untouched example. The blade is un-marked though it has Eikhorn features such as a single screw securing the scabbard throat. Complete with original straps. Excellent German Third Reich Army Officer's Dagger Additional images Excellent Group of WWII Small Arms Training Manuals An as issued group of nine. Essential reference for the collecotr of WWII British Army equipment and small arms Excellent Guide to the .380 No 2 Service Revolver Skennerton and Stamp's guide is an essential reference Excellent guide to Victorian Glengarry Badges Excellent Guide to WWII Army Badges Guido Rosignoll\'s Army Badges and Insignia of World War Two. It remains an extremely useful book. Excellent Hawksley Powder Flask An extremely pleasing example Excellent History of Ammunition Another of Ian Hogg's superb works Excellent History of RAF Groundcrew Excellent History of the 51st Highland Division in WWII Excellent History of the Gatling Gun A fascinating volume Excellent History of the Tyneside Scottish Great War History Excellent History of WWII Electronic Warfare A classic and a fascinating read. Excellent Home Guard P'17 Bayonet Complete with original P'39 leather frog Excellent Home Guard P'17 Bayonet with 1939 Pattern Frog Excellent Imperial German M'1917 Rifle Grenade An exceptional inert example of this surprisingly uncommon grenade Excellent Imperial German Trench Knife An officially issued example Excellent Indian KD Trousers A very good pair, well marked, dated, in a good size and near unissued condition. Excellent inert WWI No5 Mills Grenade The body and lever of this 1916 dated example are rather appealing in retaining a degree of their original shellac finish. Excellent KOSB Sweetheart Brooch A high quanlity enamelled-silver King\'s Own Scottish Borderers sweetheart brooch. Excellent late 16th Century Combed Morion An excellent and scarce late 16th Century combed Morion. Likely manufactured in Germany, and possibly at the armour manufacturing centre of Augsburg, though some authorities speculate these could be from the Netherlands. It is of a type made to service the needs of Europe\'s foot soldiers, with examples still being worn at the time of the English Civil Wars. Of munition quality it was forged in two pieces using a martinet then finished by hand. It represents the last stage in the of the armourer\'s craft in Europe before it finally died out during the third quarter of the 17th Century. Originally oil-blackened it is now externally in the white, with some minor patches of surface rust which will remove with ease. The rivets have been removed and some replaced at the time of cleaning. There is a small copper inventory tag present as the helmet was until recently the property of a German museum. All in all a handsome example of one of the most striking forms of late Renaissance European helmets. For a similar example see Puype and van der Hoeven, The Arsenal of the World, The Dutch Arms Trade in the Seventeenth Century, 1996, page 97. Excellent Light Machine Gun Book - Lewis, Hotchkiss, Bren A copy of this sought after Mike Chappell's title from his excellent series The British Soldier in the 20th Century. These extremely well illustrated volumes were published in the late 1980's and have been out of print for a great number of years now. This title runs to some 24 pages and is published in a large format. One of a series well worth collecting. Excellent Luftwaffe First Pattern Dagger Further images Excellent Luftwaffe First Pattern Dagger A lovely example by Ernst Pack Excellent Luftwaffe M'42 Helmet Reserved for BvD Excellent Manual on the Thompson, Rifle & Bayonet An excellent example of the 1941 publication Know Your Weapons No. 1, Tommy Gun, Rifle and Bayonet. One of the best Home Guard manuals in this field. Excellent Merchant Navy Officers\' Cap Badge Rare in bearing a manufacturer\'s label Excellent Mid 19th century Belgian Double-Barrel Pin-Fire Pistol A very good Lefaucheux pocket pistol with rifled barrels, circa 1860 Excellent MkII Airborne Troops Steel Helmet An excellent example. The crown pad appears to have been deliberately re-positioned to give frontal protection. From the estate of the late Lieutenant-General Sir Michael Gray KCB, OBE, DL (3 May 1932 – 13 March 2011). Gray served with the Parachute Regiment from 1955, taking part in operations at Cyprus, Suez, Jordan, Greece, Bahrain, Aden and Northern Ireland. He commanded the 1st Battalion, Parachute Regiment from 1969 to 1971, later becoming Colonel Commandant Excellent MkII Steel Helmet Retaining it\'s original rough sand-textured finish. A lovely example. Excellent MkII Steel Helmet A lovely example reatining its original factory-applied green paint finish. Excellent named ATS Coloured Field Service Cap Excellent Named WWII RAF C-Type Flying Helmet A scarce named C-Type flying helmet. It is an internally-wired example pre-dating the late-War introduction of additional goggle-retaining straps. It is complete, supple and strong, with a good finish to the leather and some elasticity remaining in the chinstrap, though the latter is a little frayed. What makes this helmet all the more interesting are the presence of ownership marks, these being an ink-stamped name, and another written in ink. This of course opens up the opportunity for further research. A very interesting example. Excellent new book on SOE Agents Excellent No5 Jungle Carbine Bayonet A superb example by Wilkinson Sword. Excellent No5 Jungle Carbine Bayonet A superb example in near unissued condition still grease-coated.. Excellent No7 Bayonet An excellent example of one of the most distinctive bayonet designs of WWII. Excellent Osprey guide to the Reconnaissance Corps Excellent PAIFORCE Battledress Group A US-made War Assistance BD Blouse with its original insignia, that of a REME Artificer Sergeant. Complete with original first-variant General Service cap. Excellent pair of Boer War Period Binoculars An attractive set of Galilean field glasses dating to the late Victorian period. In black lacquered brass with leather-covered barrels. They are marked War Office Binocular with other engraved marks indicating they have 10 lenses. Complete with their original case (They inner lid lining is lacking). In working condition with good optics. Excellent pair of RAF Mk VII Flying Goggles A very good set, retaining most of the original blue paint finish, with good chamois lining and an exceptional strap retaining most of it\'s elasticity. Excellent pair WWII Webbing Anklets A rare matching pair of WWII dated webbing anklets. Rather unusually they are stitched using RAF blue/gray thread, clearly someone didn\'t change a bobbin when moving from an RAF to an Army contract! In virtually mint condition. Excellent Pattern 1853 Socket Bayonet for the Enfield Rifle The scabbard is the scarce intermediate type dating to the period 1860-6. Excellent Pattern 1876 Martini Henry Socket An uncommonly fine example. I am intrigued by the unit marks TS to both blade and scabbard Excellent Pattern 1888 Lee Metford Bayonet Excellent period publication Nelson and His Times Excellent Private Purchase 1936 Pattern Flying Boots A superb pair of what are considered one of the most elegant of flying boots, the RAF\'s 1936 Pattern. This private-purchase pair is in a desirable large size and extremely good condition, simply requiring a dust and polish. Excellent P\'07 Drill Purpose Bayonet The best DP 1907 Pattern Bayonet I believe I\'ve seen. It is in superb condition throughout. The pommel is profusely stamped, while the ricasso bears the maker\'s details Wilkinson, Pall Mall, and the date stamps are unusual in appearing as January 1906, though of course this cannot be the case. A superb example which I doubt could be bettered. Excellent P\'13 Bayonet A scarce Winchester-made example. As used by the British Army during WWI and by the Home Guard during WWII. Excellent P\'1887 MkIII Martini Henry Rifle Bayonet A crisp example by Wilkinson Sword Excellent RAF C-Type Flying Helmet A very attractive fully-wired example in a large size. Excellent RAF D-Type Flying Helmet A lovely used example in a large size, 3. Excellent RAF Flight Lieutenant Observer Tunic A superb tunic retaining all its original insignia including a lovely padded brevet. Excellent RAF Officers' Peaked Cap A lovely example Excellent RAOC 21st Army Group Battledress Blouse A lovely example bearing it\'s original machine-stitched HQ 21st Army Group formation signs, together with Royal Army Ordnance Corps printed shoulder titles and arm-of-service stripes. I suspect it originally had Warrant Officer brass forearm insignia, these of course are easily replaced. An excellent original badged BD. Excellent Richard Holmes History of the British Soldier 1914-1918 Excellent Royal Artillery Officer\'s Service Dress Cap A very handsome sleepy untouched example. Excellent Royal Engineers (Volunteers) Uniforms & Insignia Book Another superb title from Ray Westlake Excellent Royal Navy Officer Uniform Group In superb condition, comprising peaked cap (bearing the original owner's name), greatcoat, reefer jacket, trousers, mess jacket and waistcoat. The owner, a Sub-Lieutenant, was a veteran of the Battle of the River Plate. Excellent Royal Tank Regiment Arm Badge A superb ex-uniform example of this iconic badge. Excellent RWAFF Cap Bagde and Shoulder Title Combination Excellent Sam Browne Belt and Shoulder Strap A lovely example in a good colour, strong and supple. Excellent Sam Browne Sword Frog A lovely example. Excellent Sam Browne Sword Frog A lovely example. Excellent Second World War History Excellent Set of No2 Prismatic Binoculars Standard WWII British Army issue No2 MkII Prismatic Binoculars by Kershaw dated 1943. No graticules as usual and optically excellent. Very difficult to improve. Excellent set of WWI German Binoculars A superb set in their original pouch. The latter lacks its closure straps on each side though is otherwise excellent. In all a lovely set. Excellent set of WWII No5 Binoculars A pair of No5 Prismatic 7x50 Binoculars manufactured by Ross in original 1940 dated case. These were favoured by tank and other commanders. This set is one the best I've seen, they are excellent externally and optically Excellent Slade Wallace 1888 Pattern Belt A very good example, complete with all it\'s fittings, supple and strong. Excellent SOE History Excellent Tank Hunting manual, 1940 Military Training Pamphlet No. 42, Tank Hunting and Destruction. This fascinating manual includes good detail on AT Grenades and the Harvey Flame Thrower. Excellent unit marked P'07 Bayonet Excellent Unit-marked P\'07 Bayonet A scarce 1916 dated example by Wilkinson, retaining much original finish and bearing unit marks of the 9th Battalion Oxfordshire & Buckinghamshire Light Infantry. The scabbard retains its original brown shellac finish, and P\'14 frog. A lovely example. Excellent used P\'37 Webbing Belt A particularly good used 1937 Pattern belt. Maker-marked MW&S* and 1941 dated, it is in the much sought after size Long.* Excellent Victorian 1897 Pattern Infantry Officers' Sword Excellent Victorian 1897 Pattern Infantry Officers' Sword Additional images Excellent Victorian Bartram Nimrod Powder Flask Excellent Victorian Durham Light Infantry Officer's Peaked Forage Cap Excellent Victorian Pocket Telescope From the estate of P A V Stewart CBE DSO, King’s Own Scottish Borderers. Stuart served with the 9th (Scottish) Division in France and Flanders, seeing action at the Somme and other major battles, being awarded the Distinguished Service Order and mentioned in despatches. Excellent Victorian Powder Flask by Hawksley Excellent Volunteer Snider Enfield Two-Band Rifle An exceptionally pleasing example in lovely condition. Excellent Worcestershire Regiment OR\'s Swagger Stick A fine example. Excellent World Bayonets Book A copy of Anthony Carter\'s unsurpassed single-volume guide to world bayonets from 1800. It remains the most useful compact volume of its kind. Excellent WWI - inter-War Durham Light Infantry Officer's Wolseley Helmet Excellent WWI 1903 Pattern Bandolier As good an example of a First World War British-made example as one could wish for. A lovely colour, strong and supple. Complete with it\'s belt-securing strap and unit marked to the Royal Garrison Artillery. Excellent WWI 1908 Pattern Webbing Belt An uncommonly good example Excellent WWI British Brodie Pattern Steel Helmet There is an old repair to the chinstrap, though the strap and liner are sound. The shell retains its original non-reflective finish and the original owner has inscribed his name of the rim underside Excellent WWI Brodie Helmet A very pleasing example of the War Office pattern helmet with characteristic 'sharp' edge to its rim. Free of faults and undeniably scarce, it has the service number and initials of its original owner inscribed on its chin strap Excellent WWI Brodie Helmet Additional images Excellent WWI German Gas Mask Facepiece About as good a WWI German Rahmenmaske facepiece as you are likely to find. Brought back by Major C L Armstrong, 11th Battalion West Yorkshire Regiment Excellent WWI German M\'1916 Stahlhelm / Helmet A lovely untouched example retaining a good degree of its original paint finish. Most seen these days are in poor condition or have had their liners replaced. Aside from lacking one internal pad (likely removed by the helmet\'s original owner), this example is in excellent condition; the liner is intact, supple and strong. Difficult to improve. Excellent WWI Leather Holster A lovely example of the holster from the 1903 Pattern accoutrement set. Maker-marked and 1916 dated. Excellent WWI Mess Tins Ordnance stamped and retaining virtually all of their original tinned finish Excellent WWI No 5 (Mills) Grenade Excellent WWI Officer's Cuff Rank Service Dress Tunic That of W F A Wadham of the 4th Battalion King's Own Royal Lancaster Regiment. Excellent WWI Royal Navy Rating\'s Cap Group An original tin and Rating\'s cap pair to one A P Cooper, killed in action during WWII. The Tropical cap bears the Wartime HMS tally while the other bears that of HMS Cochrane. While both caps and the tin are named to their original owner, one cap also bears an official inks stamp suggesting Cooper at some time served on the ill-fated HMS Hood. The news paper lining the base of the cap tin bears news of the sinking of the Tirpitz. The condition of both caps is excellent. Excellent WWI Unit-marked Pattern 1903 Bandolier Excellent WWI Wiltshire Regiment Swagger Stick A lovely example with a Malacca shaft in excellent condition. Excellent WWI-WWII Black Watch Glengarry An extremely pleasing example. Counter to clothing regulations, this soldier apparently adopted a tartan badge backing Excellent WWI-WWII RAF Enamelled Sweetheart Brooch. In excellent condition, a lovely example. Excellent WWII 2nd Infantry Division Signals Slouch Hat A lovely example dated 1942 and retaining all its original insignia. Excellent WWII 3rd Pattern F-S Fighting Knife An example of the much sought after B2 knife. It is in superb untouched condition retaining a full-length blade and the original scabbard wings. The significance of the B2 stamp has been much discussed over the years, though its meaning now appears to have been deciphered by Robert Wilkinson Latham in his superb publication \"The History of the FS Fighting Knife\" a copy of which signed by the author is currently available in the Swords, Bayonets and Fighting Knives section of this shop. Excellent WWII 3rd pattern FS Knife A scarce Ordnance marked example with full length blade in scabbard which retains its tabs Excellent WWII Army Wrist Watch A lovely example of the Watch, Army Trade Pattern by Cyma, who for the specialist out there have the distinction of using the smallest diameter case of all manufacturers of this standard Army issue pattern. This example is in full working order and keeping good time. Excellent WWII ARP Pattern 71 Tunic The insignia removed but present. Excellent WWII ATS Officer's Cap Excellent WWII British Army Compass A very good example of the WWII British Army standard issue Compass, Magnetic, Marching, MkI. In full working order. Excellent WWII British Army Issue Clasp Knife An exceptional example, showing little evidence of use, simply a light dusting of surface rust which will polish off. The blades show no signs of use or sharpening. Clearly maker-marked and 1943 dated. Very scarce in this condition. Excellent WWII British No69 Grenade A lovely inert example with complete Always fuze Excellent WWII German MG34 Machine Gun A lovely deactivated MG34. Manufactured by Mauser Borsigwalde in 1941, it has matching numbers to most components (as usual the butt doesn\'t match) and retains an excellent finish. It is also profusely Waffenampt marked. A highly attractive example. Sorry, for sale within the UK only. Excellent WWII Home Front Gas Mask A WWII civilian respirator in a private purchase tin with leather shoulder strap. Excellent WWII Indian Lee Enfield Rifle Bayonet A superb example of the No 1 MkII for the SMLE. As issued in the Far East during WWII. Impossible to improve.* Excellent WWII Indian No1 MkII Bayonet One of most striking of WWII British Commonwealth patterns Excellent WWII Lancers Cavalry Officer Memoir Excellent WWII Leather Rifle Sling The best example of its kind I have encountered. These are identical to those used during WWI and are commonly associated with the Home Guard Excellent WWII Luftwaffe LKpS101 Flying Helmet An uncommonly good example of this Luftwaffe Summer issue flying helmet, complete with throat microphones and lead, aside from the latter the condition is extremely good throughout. Excellent WWII Medic\'s Helmet An Army tan helmet with period overpaint in white with red cross. An excellent original example. Excellent WWII No 5 Jungle Carbine Bayonet by Wilkinson Excellent WWII Officer\'s Private Purchase FS Cap A lovely example in exceptional condition. Excellent WWII P\'07 Bayonet A rather scarce example of a 1916 manufactured P\'07 by Wilkinson, having been re-furbished in 1936 and fitted with a Second World War manufacture scabbard. A surprisingly difficult-to-find variation in such good condition. Excellent WWII P\'37 Belt A scarce un-Blanco\'d and WWII dated example. The markings are faint, I tried damping them to accentuate during photography, but to little avail. Excellent WWII RAF Aircrew MkIII Stop Watch An attractive example in working condition Excellent WWII RAF D-Type Flying Helmet A rather attractive example of the sought after tropical issue RAF D-Type flying helmet. This one is in a desirable large size and in excellent condition, with clear stamps, no damage, intact rubber microphone holders, and it\'s original chinstrap retaining elasticity. Difficult to improve. Excellent WWII RAF Issue Long-Hose Respirator A very good example of this distinctive pattern, complete in it\'s original haversack bearing the RAF-issue identification of an applied blue band. Excellent WWII RAF Other Airmen Pattern Tunic In excellent condition and retaining all its original insignia to a Leading Aircraftman Wireless Operator. Excellent WWII RAF Slouch Hat An uncommonly fine and complete example of this late variant bearing its original owner's name and service number Excellent WWII RAF Tropical E-Type Flying Helmet An extremely good example, complete, and in a large size, 3. Excellent WWII RAF Tunic to DFC Winner From my own collection, an excellent WWII tunic to an RAF Flight Lieutenant and DFC winner. It retains it\'s original tailor\'s label giving the owner\'s details as 14171, R Laws and dating it to 1944. It retains it\'s original buttons and rank insignia, alongside a Navigator\'s brevet and medal ribbons. A lovely tunic worthy of further research. Excellent WWII RAF Tunic to DFC Winner See RAF shop category Excellent WWII RASC North Africa Pay Book Document Group Excellent WWII Rifle Training Manual Bernards (Publishers) Ltd\'s excellent WWII Manual of Rifles. Part of their excellent series of handy pocket guides for the Home Guard, this manual covers both Allied and Axis rifles. A little gem of a manual. Excellent WWII Royal Marines Medal Group Excellent WWII Royal Marines Medal Group Additional images Excellent WWII RWAFF Officer's Slouch Hat A recently discovered example retaining all its original insignia. The cloth flash is partly detached, though still affixed. A uncommonly appealing example. Excellent WWII Slouch Hat with rare Insignia Having been worn by Norman Lister in the Far East during WWII. Lister was born at Halifax, West Yorkshire, and according to his family served with either the Duke of Wellington's or the West Yorkshire Regiment. The slouch hat was worn with a regimental cap badge, now lacking though easily replaced. Excellet WWII Ordnance Issue Kukri A 1943 dated example of this iconic weapon as issued to Gurkhas, Chindits, Commandos and others Exceptional 1907 Pattern Bayonet Examples like this are becoming extremely difficult to find. An example by Wilkinson Sword in stunning condition, retaining virtually all its original blued finish to the hilt, locket and chape, the grips are superb as is the blade and scabbard leather. It retains its original P\'08 webbing frog which is 1918 dated. You will certainly wait quite some time to find another as good. Exceptional 1907 Pattern Bayonet A 1917 Wilkinson example which would be difficult to improve on Exceptional 1907 Pattern SMLE Bayonet From my own collection, an exceptionally good P\'07 Bayonet. It was manufactured by the US firm Remington in 1915. Remington made examples are amongst the more scarce, only 100,000 having been produced. The bayonet is complete with it\'s matching Remington-made scabbard, also dated 1915. The scabbard is rare in retaining it\'s original brown polished finish, an order of 1926 brought about the blackening of scabbards, relatively few apparently escaped this process. The condition overall is superb, with most of the original finish remaining. One of the most attractive examples I\'ve owned. Exceptional 1914 Pattern Webbing Pack A 1916 dated third issue example in un-Blanco'd condition and as such extremely rare. Exceptional 1917 British Army Prismatic Compass The pouch is uncommon in having a belt loop as well as a shoulder strap. this is certainly the best example I have ever encountered Exceptional 1918 dated Denim Trench Cap Exceptional 1918 Machete This is by far the best example of a First World War British military issue machete I have ever seen, the condition is exceptional. You will not see better. Exceptional 1938 MkII Steel Helmet A stunning example retaining it\'s original gloss finish. The liner is virtually mint, a near impossible to improve example. Exceptional 1944 Commando Issue Bergen Rucksack The best example I have owned Exceptional Book on Trench Weapons of the Great War I cannot exaggerate the quality of this book. It is the only serious work in this fascinating field and is as well researched as it is illustrated. An essential read for those seriously interested in the development of grenades, mortars and other weapons of the First World War Exceptional Bren Gun Spares & Tools Set A mint unissued webbing pouch with original contents including the Mk I combination tool Exceptional British 1853 Pattern Cavalry Troopers\' Sword A quite simply stunning example of this pattern as carried during the Indian Mutiny and Crimean War. Impossible to improve. Exceptional Canadian Mk I Ross Rifle Bayonet The best example of this scarce variant I have seen Exceptional Complete WWII Tropical Group The most complete Second World War Far East theatre group I have owned, being that of Craftsman C H Charles, REME, 2nd Infantry Division. It includes an excellent 1942 dated bush hat bearing Corps and 2nd Infantry Division flashes, a 1943 dated Battledress blouse with Far East Land Forces titles, personal kit, a large group of correspondence, theatre-made map case, Paybook and official paperwork, Defence Medal and Imperial Service Medal, etc. In all an extremely rare and complete group. Exceptional early 20th Century South Staffordshire Regiment Silkwork Of the highest quality of workmanship I have seen on such a piece, an extremely attractive example ready for framing. Exceptional early-issue RAF C-Type Flying Helmet I am delighted to be able to offer such a superb example. It is quite simply exceptional in terms of condition. These first-variant C-Types of circa 1941, with Bennett’s buckle and leather chinstrap are rare in themselves, in this condition they are near impossible to find. One press-stud appears to have been replaced (as illustrated), though it\'s only apparent upon being pointed out. A superb and rare helmet. Exceptional father & son WWI Medal Group An extensive group pertaining to a father and son, each of whom enlisted in August of 1914, both lying about their age in order to be accepted. The group includes a short memoir of the younger of the two, who sugests they were the first father and son to enlist in the same unit during the War. They each survived the War, the father serving throughout with the Ox & Bucks, the son ultimately being transferred to the Machine Gun Corps. This group, while including the medals of the father, actually pertains to the son. It includes medals, insignia, identity discs, war diaries, German war booty, personal possessions and mementos, and an extensive quantity of postcards and other official and personal documents. In all an exceptional group. Exceptional Home Guard Intelligence Officer Group additional images Exceptional Home Guard Intelligence Officer Group A rare group to Major Jenkins, Intelligence Officer of the 61st Battalion West Riding Home Guard. It includes his Battledress, bearing extremely smart machine-stitched insignia, Service Dress cap, and an excellent range of ephemera ranging from group photographs to note books and official documents. Certainly worthy of further research. Exceptional Imperial German Beer Stein The highest quality example of such I have ever seen. The stein itself is a Villeroy & Boch / Mettlach shape 1526 bought as a blank by the specialist decorators Gebruder Goedecker of Hannover and enamelled and gilded in a stunning representation of an Imperial Eagle resplendent with the German state shields emblazoned to its outstretched wings, and bearing the legend Deutsches Reich. The quality of the artistry if quite simply superb. This was likely a prized possession of an Army officer, and an equally prized item of war booty. You will not be disappointed, a stunning artefact. Exceptional inert WWI No 21 Rifle Grenade A non-relic example with no faults and retaining its original paint finish and markings Exceptional Luftwaffe Second Pattern Dagger Fresh to the market as acquired from the son of the veteran who recovered it, a superb example complete with deluxe hangers and portepee, retaining virtually all its original finish throughout, near impossible to improve. Exceptional Mid-War MkII Steel Helmet Quite simply impossible to improve. This example is in virtually mint condition, it retains it’s original textured khaki paint finish and has an original helmet net with First Field Dressing. An exceptional example. Exceptional pair of RAF Irvin Flying Trousers A 1941 labelled pair in a large size Exceptional Pattern 1842 Socket Bayonet Exceptional Pattern 1907 Bayonet An example by Sanderson, in virtually un-issued condition and with matching rifle number to both hilt and scabbard. Difficult to improve. Exceptional Scottish Officer\'s Cuff Rank Tunic A superb cuff rank tunic. Bearing Queen\'s Own Cameron Highlanders buttons and formerly belonging to Captain J A S Munro. The condition throughout is superb. Extremely difficult to improve. Exceptional Scottish Officer\'s Cuff Rank Tunic A rare Scottish pattern cuff rank tunic. Bearing Queen\'s Own Cameron Highlanders buttons and formerly belonging to Captain J A S Munro. There is minor moth, though the condition overall is very pleasing. A rare tunic. Exceptional Worcestershire Yeomanry P'1908 Cavalry Trooper's Sword Quite certainly one of the best examples of this pattern I have seen Exceptional WWI British P'13 Bayonet A stunning example in near mint condition down to the brown lacquered scabbard. Excremely scarce in such condition. Exceptional WWI Sam Browne Accoutrements Set One of the best homogeneous and provenanced sets I've seen. That of Captain James Browne of the Royal Army Medical Corps. The leather is a highly polished dark chestnut. Exceptional. Exceptional WWI Trench Art Bayonet The only example of such quality I have seen. Extremely well made and incorporating a functioning catch. The blade engraved Albert, 1918. 23cm overall Exceptional WWII Canadian Tank Crew Helmet A mint unissued example of this uncommon and distinctive pattern, complete with microphone carrier, in a large size too Exceptional WWII Denison Smock An investment grade example Exceptional WWII Denison Smock Additional images Exceptional WWII No36 Mills Grenade A superb example in every regard. These are becoming quite rare in this condition. Exceptionally good Denison Smock One of the best I've owned, showing relatively little wear, retaining strong colours and in perhaps the most desirable size, 5. Openly priced highly, though such examples are becoming extremely difficult to find, and prices of all Denison smocks are rising inexorably, I predict that in just a few years it will appear to have been a shrewd investment Exceptionally good Trench Art Shell Case A 1916 dated 18-pr brass shell case bearing the finest quality engraved regimental badge I have seen on such, that of the York and Lancaster Regiment Exceptionally good WWII British Army Issue Wrist Watch An example by Moeris. Working and in exceptional condition, it is certainly the best example I have handled. Exceptionaly WWI Lincolnshire Regiment Officer's Service Dress Cap One of the best I have handled in a very long time Excllent deactivated WWI Lee Enfield Rifle A very good SMLE MkIII* dated 1917. It has matching serial numbers and retains it\'s original piling swivel. A lovely example. Sorry, for sale within the UK only. Exquisite Georgian Silver-mounted Scots Guards Powder Horn A truly museum-quality artefact, being a quite simply stunning Georgian silver-mounted powder horn. The horn vessel is a large specimen, measuring approximately 42cm, it has a polished finish and is semi-translucent. The decoration is of a very high standard, incorporating a Hanoverian crown flanked by stars, above a grenade device flanked by a rose, shamrock, thistle and standards, these above the legend Nathaniel Hussell [possible Hufsell], N Co, 2nd Batt\'n 3rd Guards, Lisbon 21 July 1827. In the late 1830\'s the horn was silver-mounted by the London smith William Knight, the mounts being of extremely high quality and comprising a domed cap with reeded collar incorporating a ring suspender, a conforming collar and ring at the dispensing end, and a very fine internal screw to the plug; all the mounts bear London assay marks for 1836. The domed silver cap bears the engraved name Robert Barr in Gothic script. Clearly the horn was silver-mounted for presentation to Mr Barr. The 2nd Battalion 3rd Guards were stationed in Portugal from 1820 to 1828. In 1831 the regiment was given the title Scots Fusilier Guards, becoming the Scots Guards in 1877. At Waterloo the 2nd Battalion made its stand at Hougoumont, no finer feat is recorded in the history of the Regiment than this defence against overwhelming odds, the historian Robinson wrote “probably the gallantry of the defenders of this post has never been surpassed on any battlefield”, indeed Wellington himself is quoted “The success of the Battle of Waterloo turned on the closing of the gates of Hougoumont.” Extemely rare 1st Pattern Despatch Riders\' Steel Helmet A superb example of the first pattern helmet incorporating a rubber rim to the shell. Exceptionally rare. Extemely Rare Enemy Ammunition Pamphlet Handbook of Enemy Ammunition, Pamphlet No. 2, German Shells, Fuzes and Small Arms Ammunition, 1941. An extremely rare essential primary source reference for the ordnance collector. Extensive 8th Army North Photograph & Press Cuttings Archive Extensive 8th Army North Photograph & Press Cuttings Archive Additional images Extensive ATS Medal and Document Group Extensive Burma Campaign Document & Photograph Group An important and extensive document group pertaining to 14258845 C/Sgt John Hamilton Johnstone, 2nd King\'s Own Scottish Borderers. It ranges from his National Registration and Call Up papers, through a huge volume of his letters home, an extensive album of photographs, to two hand-written volumes recording in detail his experiences in the Far East from 1943-45, the latter are extremely detailed, running to over 150 pages of dense text scattered with maps and plans, they record active service throughout the Burma campaign in sufficient detail and with such a quality of prose as to be of interest both to historians and the general reader, the validity of publication could certainly be argued. I doubt I will encounter such a detailed and comprehensive document group of this kind again. A unique opportunity. Extensive RAF Air Gunner Air Crew Europe / Flying log Book Group Not previously in a collection. Extensive RAF Air Gunner Air Crew Europe / Flying log Book Group Additional Images Extensive RAF Air Gunner Air Crew Europe / Flying log Book Group Additional images Extensive RASC 8th Army North Africa Group Comprising AB64 and other official personal paperwork, a large quantity of photographs, housewife including German coins and an Italian button, insignia, a manuscript record of service, wallet, training notes etc Extensive RASC North Africa and Italy Medal Group Including a rather interesting group of photographs depicting service in Italy. Extensive RASC North Africa and Italy Medal Group Additional images Extensive WWI RFA Ephemera Group A fascinating personal archive covering service against the Ottoman Army in Egypt, before being moved to France and later occupied Germany Extensive WWI RFA Ephemera Group Additional images Extensive WWII Artillery Officer Uniform Group Belonging to one G H Kipling, a Captain in the Royal Artillery. It is by far the largest group to a Second World War officer I have seen in terms of the number and variety of garments included. Because of its sheer volume and relatively high aggregate value I have chosen to separate a few elements from the group, though these are identified and available to purchase. This, the core of the lot comprises his holdall, Service Dress cap, tunic and trousers, shirt, Greatcoat, Serge Battledress blouse, water bottle, and a unique full overall bearing his name and evidence of rank insignia indicating perhaps he was promoted from the Ranks. Aside from the cap each element is in excellent condition with only the odd small moth nip, most items are also named to Kipling. In all a rare and interesting group worthy of further research. Extensive WWII Free Polish Armourer's Document Group Including detailed training note books, a Polish language anti-Nazi publication, printed notes on small arms etc Extensive WWII RAF Document Group Extensive WWII RASC Officer Uniform Group Comprising Service Dress tunic, trousers and cap, badged Battledress blouse and trousers, and officer's greatcoat, the latter being 1940 dated and bearing its original owner's details. Slight moth, though only the cap has suffered much. Such complete groups are very seldom encountered. Extensive WWII RASC Officer Uniform Group Additional images Extensive WWII Royal Navy Uniform Group Extr Rare 1856 Pattern Cavalry Rifled Pistol A superb example of this very seldom encountered British regulation holster pistol. A very striking pistol, it was issued to Lancers and Cavalry Troop Sergeants. Some Yeomanry examples had detachable shoulder stocks. They have folding rear sights graduated from 100 to a rather ambitious 300 yards. This example is particularly handsome. Extr Rare 1912 SMLE MkIII Grenade Launching Rifle A most fascinating deactivated SMLE MkIII manufactured at Enfield in 1912. What makes it a superb example is the fact it bears Nock’s Form stamps indicating it was officially graded as an EY Grenade Discharger Rifle, before finally being designated Drill Purpose. Original EY rifles are exceptionally rare and near impossible to find, indeed I have heard of fakes appearing on the market. This rifle has the correct re-enforcing screw forward of the trigger guard, and requires only two areas of whipcord or copper wire binding to the stock to restore it to it\'s original Grenade Discharger state, a very simple exercise. Otherwise the rifle is in excellent condition, the stock is complete, retaining the so called \"wings\" to the barrel cover adjacent the rear sight, and having a good original blued finish to much of the metalwork. In all a rare and desirable SMLE. Sorry, for sale within the UK only. Extr Rare WWI No2 Grenade An example of the seldom encountered Grenade, Hand, No 2, Mk I. The head retains traces of its original stamps, including the manufacturer\'s name Cotton Powder Company. The cast-iron segmentation band has been restored and thin threaded walls of the ends of the head are weak, though the overall appearance is sound, the handle is an excellent restoration. I must confess that since photographing it I have lost the cotton streamers, though they were replacements. In all a good example of a rare and seldom encountered grenade. Extr. Rare Lonsdale Battalion Border Regiment History A rare copy of The Lonsdale Battalion Border Regiment, September 1914 to June 1915. Published in Carlisle in 1915, it remains the best work on the Pals Battalion. Copies are near impossible to find. Extracts from Army Memorandum No 48 for Home Guard Running to some 20 pages. Extracts from Army Memorandum No45 for Home Guard Extracts from Army Training Memorandum 46 for Home Guard Officers Extracts from Army Training Memorandum 48 for Home Guard Extremely attractive pre-WWI Army Sergeant's Ditty Box An extremely attractive and certainly a rare example. Measuring just 40cm x 25cm x 19cm high it is in lacquered pine and bears its original owner's name, service number and unit, Sergt F Ward, 2891, 3/3 W. R. D. R. E. (T) identifying him as a West Riding of Yorkshire Territorial Engineer Sergeant. A lovely item of antique military furniture. Extremely early Manhattan Arms Co 'Navy' .36 Revolver An 1859 Series I Manhattan Arms revolver, a copy of the Colt Navy with improvements, with very low serial number, 381, making this one of the first guns produced. An extremely handsome US Civil War period revolver Extremely extensive and Rare WWII Far East Theatre Uniform Group Being that of a Royal Engineers officer A W Thornton. It comprises his Service Dress tunic complete with rare RE Staff brassard, Sam Browne belt and Service Dress cap, also his 1942 dated Size 12 Battledress Blouse, 1937 Pattern webbing belt, Indian-made khaki cellular BD blouse, khaki drill bush shirt and flannel shirt with tie, the latter shirt bearing formation signs of the 33rd Indian Corps. His bush hat is 1942 dated and bears both cap badge and pagri flash. Also included is his identity disc and a framed award document for his Mention in Despatches. Lastly there is a carved hardwood walking staff, the terminal of which is modeled as a native West African soldier, no doubt carved by such a soldier in the charge of Thornton. It is one of the most complete Burma Campaign uniforms groups I have handled. Extremely extensive and Rare WWII Far East Theatre Uniform Group Additional images Extremely extensive and Rare WWII Far East Theatre Uniform Group Additional images Extremely extensive and Rare WWII Far East Theatre Uniform Group Being that of a Royal Engineers officer A W Thornton. It comprises his Service Dress tunic complete with rare RE Staff brassard, Sam Browne belt and Service Dress cap, also his 1942 dated Size 12 Battledress Blouse, 1937 Pattern webbing belt, Indian-made khaki cellular BD blouse, khaki drill bush shirt and flannel shirt with tie, the latter shirt bearing formation signs of the 33rd Indian Corps. His bush hat is 1942 dated and bears both cap badge and pagri flash. Also included is his identity disc and a framed award document for his Mention in Despatches. Lastly there is a carved hardwood walking staff, the terminal of which is modeled as a native West African soldier, no doubt carved by such a soldier in the charge of Thornton. It is one of the most complete Burma Campaign uniforms groups I have handled. Extremely extensive and Rare WWII Far East Theatre Uniform Group Additional images Extremely extensive and Rare WWII Far East Theatre Uniform Group Additional images Extremely fine 1916 P'07 Bayonet An example by Sanderson showing no post-War view marks and retaining its original blown shellac finished scabbard Extremely fine deactivated 1918 MkIII* Flare Pistol Manufactured by Webeley & Scott, with matching serials throughout, and in unissued condition. You will not find a better example of this iconic pistol. Sorry, for sale within the UK only Extremely fine deactivated 1918 MkIII* Flare Pistol Manufactured by Webeley & Scott, with matching serials throughout, and in unissued condition. You will not find a better example of this iconic pistol. Sorry, for sale in the UK only Extremely fine Georgian Brown Bess Fusil / Carbine Bayonet An exceptional example, the socket of which bears the engraved marks V / LC / N[o X]. The item was discovered in the North East so perhaps the V represents the 5th of Foot, with the bayonet having been that of a soldier of one of its Light Companies. Extremely fine Imperial German Beer Jug by Kayserzinn A large and extremely fine pewter beer jug by the firm Kayserzinn. The hinged lid bears a profile portrait of Kaiser Wilhelm II, while the body bears a relief Prussian eagle and the arms of the German states, together with a naturalistic representation of fruiting oak. A superb object Extremely fine inert 1906 18-pounder Artillery Shrapnel Shell Extremely fine inert 1918 No 36 (Mills) Grenade An example retaining its original shellac and markings, gas check and drill detonator. The presence of an ordnance broad arrow struck to the body is uncommon Extremely fine Napoleonic French Naval Dirk By the important sword smiths the Coulaux brothers of Klingenthal. Balde 18.5 cm, 28.5 cm over all Extremely fine Napoleonic French Naval Dirk Additional images Extremely fine WWI RFC Propeller Walking Cane One of the finest of such I have handled. These were fabricated from the laminate wood of otherwise damaged Royal Flying Corps and other aircraft propellers. They were popular with RFC officers. This example has an engraved silver collar and a 'shoe' made from a rifle cartridge Extremely fine WWI Trench Watch An uncommonly large and high quality specimen, having a black enamel face with subdued Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds dial and luminous hands, as a further aid to concealment and good night visibility the bezel is in gun metal, while the back of the case is in silver. The movement is over-wound though runs intermittently. A service would render this watch a fine wearable example Extremely fine WWII Japanese Army Officer's Sword Aside from the leather field service cover to the scabbard, this sword is of gendaito quality. The hilt has menuki modeled as dragons, and a bronze tsuba. The blade tang is signed, the inscription reading By the maker 'No-Shu Seki Ju Kojima Katsu Masa Saku'(Translates to: 'No-Shu' (province) 'Seki' (city) 'Ju' (Living at) ' Ko-Jima' (Family name) 'Katsu Masa ( Sword makers name) 'Saku' (made this). . The blade is of extremely high quality. Underneath it's field service cover the scabbard is black lacquered with gilt decoration. It is the finest Second World War era Japanese sword I've owned Extremely fine WWII Japanese Army Officer's Sword additional images Extremely good cased set of Imperial German Army Ferglas 08 Binoculars In a rare ersatz papercloth covered case Extremely handsome Georgian Campaign Shaving Mirror A fine example in string-inlaid mahogany. Of pleasing form, opening to reveal two mirror plates, one convex and thus magnifying for use in shaving. Small enough to be used in the hand. These would compliment the cased pair of Georgian razors previously listed. Extremely handsome Victorian Campaign Portable Desk An exceptional example of the Victorian portable wrting desk. In walnut veneer with miltary type brass mounts and vacant shield-shaped escutcheon. The interior retains its original gilt-tooled Morocco leather writing surface in excellent condition, a rare feature. It is by far one of the best I have encountered. Extremely high quality Dynamo Torch In machined aluminium alloy case, with bull's eye lens. The highest quality example I have encountered, no doubt expensive in its day. In working condition. Extremely high quality WWII RAF Table Box In white onyx and malachite, with enameled and gilt silver mounts. Assayed in 1940. A superb object Extremely large quantity of WWI German Field Post and other Correspondence The images give but scant impression of the number Extremely pleasing 19th Century Campaign Knife A high quality English knife, having chequered vulcanite, ebonite or similar composition grip secured to the threaded tang by means of a slotted nickel bolt. The blade bears the A & N C S L stamp fo the Army & Navy Co-operative Society Limited. A lovely period knife. Extremely pleasing WWI Trench Art Paper Knife An uncommonly attractive and pleasingly engraved example fabricated from an artillery shell driving band Extremely rare 'Ersatz' P'07 Bayonet A no1 MkI bayonet unlike any I am aware of. The metal elements have not been finished to the usual standard, and the grips are riveted rather than bolted in place. The blade lacks a machine sharpened edge. It bears a bend test mark and Ordnance view mark, though no pattern designation or manufacturer's name. However those marks present demonstrate that the bayonet is in its finished state. The beach grips suggest a Second World War production date. I believe this to be a rare unrecorded trials 'ersatz' example, incorporating economies in standard of finish and construction, likely dating to the period 1940-1. Extremely rare 'Ersatz' P'07 Bayonet Further images Extremely rare 11th (Lonsdale) Battalion Border Regiment 'Summary of Events' Hand written notes of 2nd Lieutenant M Smyth, 11 Border, entitled 'Summary of Events', being a detailed War diary summary covering the period 26 October 1917 to 30 October 1918. Describing amongst other events trench raids and detailing casualties. Extremely rare 16th - 17th Century Executioner\'s Sword Scabbard In 2006 I was fortunate in being able to acquire selected items from the armoury of Sir Walter Scott at his house Abbotsford, near Melrose in Scotland. In addition to being a being a famous writer, Scott was also an antiquary who assembled an important collection of arms and armour. He was a contemporary and acquaintance of Samuel Rush Meyrick, and indeed commissioned him to procure items for his armoury. The armoury is on public display at Abbotsford and is to be recommended to the student of arms and armour. Among the items I obtained were a number of extremely rare and early sword scabbards, this not the least of them. Should you possess such a sword, this will certainly be the only opportunity you will have to acquire an original scabbard in isolation. Overall length 74cm, internal width of throat in excess of 65mm. Extremely rare 1736 Biography of Prince Eugene of Savoy Life and Military Actions of His Royal Highness Prince Eugene, of Savoy. With an Account of His Death and Funeral, published at Dublin by Jones and Nelson, 1737, 224 pages, 8vo, calf bound with raised bands and label to the spine. Binding sound. see this similar copy Extremely rare 1842 Pattern Royal Artillery Buff Leather Waist Belt Extremely rare 1901 Pattern Naval Accoutrement Pouch Extremely Rare 1901 Pattern Rifle Ammunition Pouches A pair of these most distinctive pouches from the 1901 Pattern Naval Accoutrement Set as worn during the Boer War and World War One. Only the second pair I have ever handled. Some renewed stitching, strong and supple. An exceptionally rare pair. Extremely Rare 1901 Pattern Rifle Ammunition Pouches A pair of these most distinctive pouches from the 1901 Pattern Naval Accoutrement Set as worn during the Boer War and World War One. An exceptionally rare pair. Extremely rare 1904 Text Book of Small Arms The War Office\'s standard reference on military small arms and ammunition then current, extremely detailed and illustrated throughout with superb technical illustrations. The spine is fragmented, though otherwise the book is complete and the binding strong. Extremely rare 1908 Pattern Belt, Waist, Special An example of this pattern designed for wear with brace attachments and revolver accoutrements. It appears to be very faintly 1918 dated. Certainly one of the most rare and sought after elements of P\'08 equipment. Extremely rare 1908 Pattern Webbing Belt, Special The only un-Blanco'd and WWI dated example of the Special Belt I have seen, indeed I know of very few examples in any state. This is the variant of P'08 belt introduced for use with holster, pistol ammunition pouch and the equally rare brace attachments. Photographs show this equipment carried by Tank Corps and RFC personnel Extremely Rare 1909 Military Manoeuvres Commission Brassard Extremely Rare 1909 Royal Navy Rifle & Equipment Manual An excellent example of the rare manual Rifle & Field Exercises for His Majesty's Navy, 1909. This fascinating title covers the rifle, bayonet, pistol, and also the rare 1901 Pattern Naval leather accoutrements Extremely Rare 1913 Royal Navy Rifle & Equipment Manual An excellent example of the extremely rare manual Rifle & Field Exercises for His Majesty\'s Navy, 1913. This fascinating 352 page manual covers the rifle, bayonet, Webley automatic pistol, artillery and also the extremely rare 1901 Pattern Naval leather accoutrements. Extremely rare 1914 Pattern Revolver Ammunition Pouch Certainly one of the hardest-of-find elements of this pattern. When examples do surface, they have almost always had their rear straps and buckles removed. Extremely rare 1915 Royal Naval Division First Field Dressing Extremely rare 1915 Worcestershire Yeomanry Riding Whip As presented in February of that year by Lieutenant Colonel the Earl of Dudley Extremely rare 1916 Perthshire Volunteers Bonnet Extremely rare 1916 Stokes Mortar Manual Extremely rare 1916 Vickers 1.59-inch Aero and Trench Gun Manual Likely the only manual on this anti-Zeppelin gun you will encounter Extremely rare 1918 RAF Machine Gun Interrupter Gear Manual Extremely Rare 1919 Pattern Naval Equipment Pack A very early example. Extremely Rare 1929 RAF Armament Training Manual Quite simply one of the most fascinating small arms manuals published, Air Publication 1242, Armament Training Manual for the Royal Air Force, Part I. Machine Guns, Small Arms etc This large volume contains exhaustive sections on the following: Vickers Machine Gun variants, Lewis Machine Gun Variants, Webley MkVI Revolver, Colt Automatic Pistol, Very Flare Pistols, Machine Gun Synchronising Gears, Gun Sights, Gun Mountings, Aircraft Camera Guns. It contains superb photographic and technical illustrations throughout. An astonishingly detailed and comprehensive volume. Truly essential for the student of early RAF small arms and related material. Impossibly rare. Extremely rare 1932 BSA Madsen Machine Gun Trials Record Book Extremely rare 1936 Text Book of Ammunition Certainly one of the most useful and sought after of books in the field of ordnance collecting. Running to 322 pages and including an extensive range of high quality technical illustrations, many in colour. Original editions are extremely rare indeed. Extremely Rare 1937 Army Issue Bugle A superb example by Boosey & Hawkes, WD marked and 1937 dated. One wonders of the stories it could tell. Extremely rare 1937 Pattern MkI Basic Pouch An unissued 1939 dated MkI Basic Pouch, one of the most rare of P\'37 elements. Extremely rare 1937 Pattern RAF Airman\'s KD Frock A superb example of the exceptionally scarce pattern. In near unissued condition though sunned in places. It bears its original factory-applied cloth insignia. Intended for wear with removable buttons to facilitate laundry. (I can supply the correct RAF buttons should you require them.) Extremely rare 1937 Pattern Webbing Binoculars Case Carrier This obscure item of webbing was introduced to carry the P'37 binoculars pouch (which was initially issued without buckles for affixing a shoulder strap). It was extremely short lived. This unissued example has had its lateral buckles removed though these could certainly be cannibalized from elsewhere Extremely rare 1939 Aluminium Water Bottle These were adopted with the Pattern 1937 Webbing but were very short lived due to the need for aluminium for aircraft production. They were khaki painted and didn't have a felt cover. Extremely rare 1939 dated Leather Jerkin One of the most iconic items of issue clothing worn by the British Tommy during both World Wars. This is an extremely rare 1939 dated example. Aside from some very minor moth nips and wear to the leather, the jerking appears either unissued or little-worn, I suspect few from 1939 survive at all, let alone in this state. An exceptionally desirable example. Extremely Rare 1939 Pattern Binocular Pouch A lovely example of one of the most rare elements of the P\'39 set. Extremely rare 1939 Pattern Braces An unissued pair. Certainly one of the rarest of WWII British Army accoutrements Extremely rare 1939 Pattern Equipment Set A set of 1939 Pattern leather equipment containing two extremely rare elements, the braces and the L-Straps for the Small Pack. The braces for the P\'39 set remain one of the most elusive items of WWII equipment, I have owned and seen only three sets in over 20 years of collecting, they remain rarer than those from the P\'14 set. Most elements are marked. In all an exceptionally rare set of equipment. Extremely rare 1939 Pattern Pistol Ammunition Pouch The pistol ammunition pouch for the P\'39 leather equipment is one of the most rare elements of the set, I have seen less than five in over twenty years. Strictly this is the 1940 Pattern as it doesn\'t have the longitudinal buckle and tab arrangement used to link it to the holster. The original pattern was rapidly modified post introduction, doing away with this feature on the pistol ammunition, binocular and compass pouches as well as the holster. For some reason, the nomenclature was altered renaming these simplified variants as P\'40. This is an excellent example. Extremely rare 1939 Pattern Pistol Ammunition Pouch The pistol ammunition pouch for the P\'39 leather equipment is one of the most rare elements of the set, I have seen less than five in over twenty years. Strictly this is the 1940 Pattern as it doesn\'t have the longitudinal buckle and tab arrangement used to link it to the holster. The original pattern was rapidly modified post introduction, doing away with this feature on the pistol ammunition, binocular and compass pouches as well as the holster. For some reason, the nomenclature was altered renaming these simplified variants as P\'40. This a scarce dated example, ink-stamped on the lid underside 1941. Extremely rare 1939 Pattern Shoulder Strap Only the fifth I\'ve handled in over 20 years, so rare the National Army museum display of P\'39 utilises a P\'37 webbing brace! Extremely rare 1939 Patttern Compass Pouch The only example I have handled of this extremely rare pattern, the P\'39 compass pouch in its original configuration, before removal of the rear tab per the 1940 regulations. The pouch is blanket-lined. I have illustrated combined with the correct pattern of binocular pouch which is listed elsewhre on this site Extremely rare 1940 Anti-Tank Mine MkII Extremely rare 1940 dated British Army Issue Braces Certainly one of the rarest items of personal kit, and certainly so with such an early date Extremely Rare 1940 Ibberson Clasp Knife Perhaps the rarest of the WWII British Army issue variant clasp knives. Apparently manufactured exclusively by George Ibberson of Sheffield in 1940, these are very seldom encountered. See Ron Fluke’s British and Commonwealth Military Fighting Knives for further details of this rare knife. Extremely rare 1940 Pattern Battledress Trousers A superb and rare set in virtually unissued condition and retaining their original label. Of particular interest in a typographic error on the label, whereby the trousers are described as 1942 Pattern, this having been corrected by way of a pen and ink annotation, no doubt by some Ordnance store keeper. A superb and quirky example. Extremely rare 1940 Polish Army in Jerusalem Silver Ring An incredible survivor Extremely rare 1942 Tank Crew Overalls Possibly the only example you will encounter of this short lived pattern of tank crew overall. Pre-dating the so-called 'Pixie Suit' or Oversuit, Tank Crews, it was for its time an advanced design. Extremely rare 1943 Army Medic's Webbing Pack Extremely rare 1944 Airborne Bren Mk3 Parts List Extremely rare 1944 Pattern Entrenching Tool The only example of this pattern I have handled. An evolution of the Sirhind pattern carried with the 1908 and 1937 Pattern web accoutrements, this variant is larger and advanced in so far as it is configured to allow use as a conventional spade. An extremely rare entrenching tool Extremely rare 1944 Pattern Jungle Waterproof Cape The only example of this extremely rare pattern I have encountered. Extremely rare 1944 Pattern Jungle Waterproof Cape Additional images Extremely rare 1944 Pattern Jungle Waterproof Cape Only the second example of this extremely rare pattern I have encountered. This one is 'dry' with some snags, however it is sound and displays well Extremely rare 1944 Pattern Jungle Waterproof Cape An example of the tropical groundsheet / poncho introduced with the British Army's advanced clothing and equipment adopted in 1944. This is the best example of this garment I have seen. Complete, strong and supple. Few of these have survived in any condition, most having been used to destruction. Extremely rare 1944 Pattern Rucksack The only WWII dated and mint unissued example I know of Extremely rare 1944 Scottish Horse Balmoral Bonnet This yeomanry unit began the war as reconnaissance mounted cavalry, in 1940 becoming the 79th and 80th (The Scottish Horse) Medium Regiments, Royal Artillery. The 80th Regiment served as part of 6th Army Group Royal Artillery during the Italian Campaign. Extremely rare 1945 Jungle Issue Pullover A superb example in near mint condition save for a slightly frayed cuff. Part of the new scale of advanced-design tropical clothing introduced in late 1944/45.Extremely rare. Extremely rare 1969 \'Battle of Britain\' Film Posters etc A superb and large group of ultra-rare period publicity material including a quantity of specially produced photographic posters on extremely high quality print stock. Likely irreplaceable. Extremely rare 19th Century British Shabraque A superb example of a 19th Century British military shabraque or saddle cloth of an Infantry officer. Judging by the style of the bullion-embroidered Royal Crown I beleive it dates to the 2nd or 3rd quarter of the 19th Century, further, the braid suggests it was that of an officer of the West India Regiment. The West India Regiment was recruited from and normally stationed in the British colonies of the Caribbean between 1795 and 1927. The regiment differed from similar forces raised in other parts of the Empire in that it formed an integral part of the regular British Army. It is in exceptional condition, and is extremely rare. Extremely rare 19th Century Hale's Rocket Nose A possibly near unique relic of these fascinating weapons, successors to William Congreve's rockets. Extremely rare 1st Issue Aluminium Ration Tins 1939 Few collectors of WWII British kit are aware that the standard Second World War ration tin was initially introduced in aluminium with folding steel handles. These were rapidly withdrawn and replaced with galvanised steel tins in order to preserve aluminium for aircraft production, only being introduced late in the War as tropical issue kit. Original 1st-issue mess tins are extremely Extremely rare 2-Pounder Artillery Manual, 1938 Handbook for the Ordnance Q.F. 2-PR., Marks IX and X on Carriages Marks I and II, Land Service, 1938. An extremely rare original handbook of the 2-Pr infantry anti-tank gun. This copy has been period hard-bound and bears numerous and extensive official amendments. It runs to 168 pages plus a superb array of folding technical illustrations. Extremely rare 2nd Pattern FS Fighting Knife A superb example of the earliest type of second pattern Fairbairn Sykes Fighting Knife, having a hand-forged blade and nickel-plated hilt and scabbard fittings. Manufactured by Wilkinson Sword, it bears the firm\'s logo and the F-S title etched to the blade forte. The scabbard belt loop shows one minor break and failure of the stitching of the back piece used to secure the now lacking elastic hilt retaining strap, though this can be renewed with ease; the knife itself however is superb throughout. The knife is fresh to the market, never previously having been in a collection. It is an excellent example of perhaps the rarest of the major issue variants; I have seen more 1st pattern knives than examples of this type. An extremely scarce and attractive fighting knife. Extremely rare 6th Airborne Division Group A strictly unique group to Captain E Evans RASC, 5th Parachute Brigade, 6th Airborne Division. It comprises his beret, FS Fighting Knife, a rare gold fob medallion, diaries for 1944 and 1945, note pad and the Consolidated Edition of the official publication BWP. The beret is 1944 dated and has affixed his ultra-rare RASC officers\' bullion-embroidered badge on a maroon backing specifically for wear on the red beret. The third pattern FS knife is in superb condition. As to the 9ct gold medallion, this is the only example of its kind I am aware of, being dedicated to the patron Saint of parachutists, Saint Michael, and being engraved with Captain Evans\' details. The diaries are rather interesting, detailing Evans\' promotion from the rank of Sergeant after passing through an OCTU in 1944, and his immediate assignment to airborne forces and parachute training. He reached the Continent in December 1944 and thence went to the Ardennes, though his descriptions of his experiences during this battle and later during Operation Varsity, the airborne Rhine crossing are minimal, though likely indicative of the intensity of his experiences there. However elsewhere the diary entries are more detailed, encompassing his meetings with liberated French, Dutch and Belgians, including key members of various Resistance units, his collecting of War booty including a German helmet and machine gun, observations of German V2 and RADAR sites, and ultimately the 6th Airborne Division\'s encounter with Soviet troops, all most fascinating. The group has never before been in a collection, and represents an extremely rare opportunity for the collector. Extremely rare 6th Airborne Division Group photos I Extremely rare 8th Battalion Cornwall Home Guard Flash Extremely rare 8th Battalion Cornwall Home Guard Flash Extremely rare and fine Regency Ivory Razors In extremely pleasing condition, having mirror-burnished cast steel blades and silver-piquet-worked ivory grip scales with inset escutcheons engraved E Dodd, 1818. Presented in their original fitted case. Near impossible to replace. Extremely rare and important WWI Autograph Book A quite astonishing discovery, namely an autograph book pertaining to the First World War and in particular the Treaty of Versailles, one of the pivotal events of the 20th Century. While the identity of the original owner remains unclear, he was clearly a member of, or associated with the British Legation to the Versailles Conference. One of the the autograph notes includes the dedication Dear Whitehead, thus providing us with our man's surname, and an opportunity to research the books provenance further. The autographs include those of British and Commonwealth military and political figures of extremely high status, including several British Prime Ministers. Those present include the following. Field Marshal Douglas Haig, commander the British Expeditionary Force from 1915 to the end of the War. Marshal Ferdinand Foch, Supreme Commander of the Allied Armies in 1918,and key in halting a renewed German advance on Paris in the Second Battle of the Marne. Admiral of the Fleet David Richard Beatty, 1st Earl Beatty, commander of the British battlecruisers at the Jutland, later becoming Commander in Chief of the Grand Fleet, receiving the surrender of the German High Seas Fleet in 1918 Field Marshal French, first Commander-in-Chief of the BEF Marshal Joffre, known for regrouping the retreating allied armies to defeat the Germans at the strategically decisive First Battle of the Marne, leader of the War Council by 1918 Field Marshal Allenby, 1st Viscount Allenby, leader of the Egyptian Expeditionary Force in the conquest of Palestine and Syria in 1917 and 1918. General Armando Diaz, Italian general and a Marshal of Italy. Major General Sir Charles Townshend, leader of the first British Expedition against Baghdad during World War I, later involved in the negotiations which resulted in the Turkish armistice in October 1918. Field Marshal Birdwood, 1st Baron Birdwood, commander of the ANZACs at Gallipoli, commander of the British Fifth Army by 1918 Cecil Currie Field Marshal Grenfell David Lloyd George, Prime Minister at the head of a wartime coalition government between the years 1916–1918 Andrew Bonar Law, British Conservative Party statesman and Prime Minister Sir Eric Campbell-Geddes, First Lord of the Admiralty between 1917 and 1919 Sir Joseph Austen Chamberlain, British statesman, recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize and half-brother of Neville Chamberlain James Balfour, 1st Earl of Balfour, Prime Minister from July 1902 to December 1905, and Foreign Secretary in 1916–1919. Major-General Alexander Augustus Frederick William Alfred George Cambridge, 1st Earl of Athlone, Major-General, Governor-General of the Union of South Africa, and Governor General of Canada Herbert Henry Asquith, 1st Earl of Oxford and Asquith, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1908 to 1916 Major Sir William Orpen, Irish portrait painter and official War Artist, his paintings of the Versaille Peace Conference are extremely important Major General His Highness the Maharaja of Patiala, member of the General Staff in France, Belgium, Italy and Palestine in the First World War as an Honorary Lieutenant-Colonel, representing India at the League of Nations in 1925 I doubt you will find a more important autograph book of the period, an exceptional opportunity with considerable investment potential Extremely rare and interesting WWII tailored RAF Battledress Another part of this WWII RAF uniform group I recently acquired. An extremely interesting tailored RAF Aircrew \"Battledress\". It has been worn without epaulettes and has two First Field Dressing pockets to the trousers rather than the usual single pocket, very much an Active Service modification. The cloth shows little wear, though there is a little moth, particularly to the front of one leg, however, like all the uniforms in this group, it is in a very useful large size. A rare variant of this much sought after WWII RAF clothing type. Extremely Rare Anti-Aircraft Artillery Ammunition manual Notes on Anti-Aircraft Ammunition, 1940. An exceptionally rare manual running to over 90 pages and well illustrated throughout. An essential reference for the ordnance collector. Extremely rare Anti-Aircraft Artillery Remote Control Manual . An extremely rare manual on the R-37 remote control for laying in bearing and elevation for the 3.7 inch AA gun based on data provided by Predictor apparatus. For some reason part of the front cover has been removed, otherwise this rare manual is complete and sound. It runs to some 23 pages of text supported by detailed technical drawings and folding plates. Extremely rare Army Mountain Troops Crampons As issued to the men of the 52nd (Lowland) Mountain Division and others Extremely rare ATS Rucksack The only example of this unique pattern I have handled. An exceptionally rare item of kit. Extremely rare Battle damaged Mk II Steel Helmet Belonging to the Welch Regiment Captain whose Battledress I have also listed, here we have an astonishingly rare and poignant Mk II steel helmet. It was manufactured in 1938 and was factory-finished in tan gloss. Evidently a large formation sign was applied at some time, this having been masked prior to the helmet receiving an extremely thick textured non-reflective coating. This was finally over-painted obscuring the unit insignia, presumably prior to the Welsh Division landing in France in June 1944. What makes this superb helmet all the more fascinating is the fact it was subsequently penetrated by a bullet which passed through without injuring its wearer. One of the most interesting helmets I have ever had the pleasure of owning. Extremely rare Blacker Bombard Ammunition Carrier Extremely rare Blacker Bombard Fuze Chest An original wooden chest for 29mm Spigot Mortar fuzes. Extremely rare block of Buff Blanco An exceptional opportunity to acquire such a block in this desirable hue for either display or use. Extremely rare Boer War - early WWI Ration Can A superb complete unopened example Extremely rare Boer War - WWI Scottish Kilt Cover An extremely rare Scottish Highland Regiment khaki kilt cover of the \"apron\" type. During the First World War this pattern was replaced by the wrap-around type. It was purchased with the rare 1911 dated sporran I have also listed and is in superb condition. Extremely rare. Extremely rare Boer War / WWI Lord Kitchener Doll An extremely rare and somewhat interesting Boer or First World War period patriotic doll. Accurately modelled as Lord Kitchener in detailed khaki Service Dress. A lovely object. Extremely rare Boer War / WWI Sam Browne Haversack The earliest example of the haversack from the Sam Browne accoutrement set I have seen, indeed I believe to to be Victorian. Smaller than most encountered it measures just 27cm x 25cm, similar to that of the Victorian officers' pattern haversack. The quality and detailing of the brass dog clips supports an early vintage. A rare example indeed. Extremely rare Boer War Cavalry Ammunition Pouch MkIII Extremely rare Boer War Cavalry Stirrup Lance Cup Extremely rare Boer War First Field Dressing The only example of such that I am aware of. Manufactured by Gibbs,Cuxon and Co.,Oldbury; the company was re-named circa 1902. Extremely rare Boer War issue 'Housewife' The only Victorian Ordnance issue sewing kit I've seen. (Procured with the Essex Regiment QSA also listed) Extremely rare Boer War Pistol Set An 1888 Pattern Slade Wallace pistol set comprising belt, holster and revolver ammunition pouch. The pistol ammo pouch is dated 1893, while the holster is dated 1900, both are in excellent condition. The belt retains it\'s original pipe-clay finish. A near impossible set to replace. Extremely Rare Boer War Rifle & Pistol Training Manual Firing Exercises. Pistol Exercise, and Instructions for Aiming and Judging Distance, (Provisional), 1901. The only example of this extremely rare manual I have encountered. 122 pages with excellent illustrations. Extremely rare Boer War Webbing Bandolier An example of the Mills Orrndorff webbing bandolier adopted by the British Army. This is the variant with webbing flaps closing by means of leather straps. Unit marked and bearing the Mills Orndorff patent details struck into the brass. An example of a pattern lacking from all but the most advanced collections. Extremely rare book on Ancient Scottish Weapons An original copy of the seminal work Ancient Scottish Weapons by Joseph Anderson and James Drummond, a limited edition of just 500 of which were published in 1881. It remains one of the most important guides to Highland arms and armour, including targes, swords, dirks, powder horns, pistols, muskets, axes and other items of dress. Extremely rare book on Drop Zone Flashes of the British Airborne Forces Copies of Edwards, Crowther and Portland's Drop Zone Flashes of the British Airborne Forces are near impossible to find. It is the only book on this subject, describing the tactical signs worn by British Airborne troops from World War II Extremely Rare Bradford Home Guard Proficiency Badge A superb example bearing maker\'s marks. Extremely rare British 1 1/2 inch Flare Pistol Round A Snap Cap or dummy round for a 1 1/2 calibre flare pistol. Extremely well made in beach wood and brass. The only example I have seen. Extremely rare British Army Buff Leather Bayonet Shoulder Belt Extremely rare British Army Buff Leather Bayonet Shoulder Belt Extremely Rare British Army Cavalry Horse Grooming Singe By the prominent Birmingham manufacturers Bladon & Son Ltd. These Victorian horse grooming hair singes are scarce, however, Ordnance marked examples such as this are exceptionally rare. A lovely object. Extremely rare British Army Pennant from Field Marshal Douglas Haig's staff car An extremely rare British Army pennant from Sir Douglas Haig's staff car, in printed cotton, bearing a period inscription "First flag flown by Sir D Haig when C in C". Facsimile documents supporting the provenance will be included. Provenance: from the military effects of M2 - 022177 Pte John Smith, RASC, GHQ 1st Echelon, Smith's 'Certificate of Employment during the War' and 'Unit Register Card' state he was Chauffeur from 24 December 1914 until demobilization, attached GHQ C-in-C's personal staff. The personal reference from Haig's ADC states Smith "was employed from July 1915 until January 1919 ... on the Commander in Chief's Personal Staff both under Lord French and Sir Douglas Haig. He has always been employed on Sir Douglas's cars Extremely rare British Army Pennant from Field Marshal Douglas Haig's Staff Car An extremely rare British Army pennant from Sir Douglas Haig's staff car, in printed cotton, of multi-piece construction, bearing a printed Government broad arrow mark and period inscribed date "1918". Facsimile documents supporting the provenance will be included. Provenance: from the military effects of M2 - 022177 Pte John Smith, RASC, GHQ 1st Echelon, Smith's 'Certificate of Employment during the War' and 'Unit Register Card' state he was Chauffeur from 24 December 1914 until demobilization, attached GHQ C-in-C's personal staff. The personal reference from Haig's ADC states Smith "was employed from July 1915 until January 1919 ... on the Commander in Chief's Personal Staff both under Lord French and Sir Douglas Haig. He has always been employed on Sir Douglas's cars Extremely rare Brown Bess Bayonet with Scabbard A superb example of a scarce variant with spring catch in the manner of the New Land Pattern. The bayonet is in lovely condition and clearly marked. The scabbard is of course extremely rare, I have seen just a few over the years. In all a most attractive and rare bayonet. Extremely rare Brown Bess Bayonet with Scabbard From my own collection, one of the earliest Land Pattern bayonets I have owned. Dating to the early second quarter of the Eighteenth Century, it has extremely early features including a lapped weld forming the socket, and a rounded-square section shank the leading edge of which is flush with the end of the socket. It bears a fractional rack number. It is complete with an extremely early scabbard. The latter I had professionally restored involving renewed stitching, turning and fitting of the "acorn" terminal and re-affixing of an original brass frog stud. It bears typical linear tooled decoration and an embossed GR Royal cipher. In all an extremely handsome and rare early Land Pattern bayonet. Approx dimensions: Socket 102mm, MRD 25mm, S-M 45mm, blade 420mm Extremely rare Cavalry Small Box Respirator A very good example of this sought after item of WWI anti-gas equipment. The respirator mark is very good, and the hose is intact (though the rubber core underneath the stockinette is perished as always). The haversack is extremely rare in being of the pattern modified for use by cavalry. The flap of the haversack bears the name of its original owner, Lieutenant Whitmore, commanding officer of the Essex Yeomanry and later the 10th Hussars during WWI. Inside the haversack is it's 1918 dated inspection card, and also a relic badge as originally found with it. Whitmore wrote the standard history of the 10th Hussars and the Essex Yeomanry, a copy of which is also listed for sale Extremely rare Champagne Reserved for post D-Day Allied Troops Only the second unopened bottle of this pre-War vintage Mercier champagne labelled as Reserved for Allied Armies I have encountered. These were clearly labelled in haste post D-Day for troops of the liberating Allied forces and are as such extremely poignant. This bottle has been well stored and retains its original contents in full. An exceptionally rare opportunity. Extremely Rare Civil Air Guard Flying Helmet A 1930\'s private purchase flying helmet by the well known firm D Lewis Ltd. It bears its original owners details in ink to the lining, these indicating he was a member of the Civil Air Guard. A fascinating and rare example. Extremely rare Commando BC41 Knife with provenance An excellent original example of what is possibly the most sought after British Commando knife of the Second World War, the BC41, believed to have been issued prior to the adoption of the F-S fighting knife. This example was acquired from the family of its original owner Private Arthur John Betty of No 1 Commando, who died in August of 2011. This is the only such knife with provenance I am aware of. Extremely Rare Commando Smatchet A very good example of one of the most rare and sought after of WWII Commando knives. The Smatchet was designed by Captain W E Fairbairn, who\'s other famous creation bears his name, indeed the Smatchet is illustrated in his 1942 book Get Tough! and described by him thus The psychological reaction of any man, when he first takes the smatchet in his hand is full justification for its recommendation as a fighting weapon. He will immediately register all the essential qualities of good soldier - confidence, determination, and aggressiveness. Its balance, weight and killing power, with the point, edge or pommel, combined with the extremely simple training necessary to become efficient in its use, make it the ideal personal weapon for all those not armed with a rifle and bayonet. Extremely Rare Contol Commission Germany Battledress A terrifically exciting find, the only Control Commission Germany uniform I have ever handled. It is a standard British Civil Defence BD dated 1943, however it bears CCG gilt buttons, and embroidered epaulette insignia. The medal ribbons suggest it's original owner was formerly military, having served with the 8th Army in North Africa. Aside from some very minor nips the condition is quite excellent. An extremely rare and fascinating BD. After the defeat of Germany in 1945, a Control Commission was set up to support the Military Government in place at the time. This Military government was gradually phased out and the Control Commission took over the role. It was responsible for Public Safety and Health, Transport, Intelligence (which included rooting out Nazis), housing etc. The advanced Headquarters was in Berlin. Recruits had to be 21 and were recruited from the Civil Service and Foreign Office, and demobbed Force's personnel. Extremely rare D-Day Invasion Guide One of a series of such issued to platoon commanders in advance of the Allied invasion of France in June 1944. Examples are near impossible to find. These rare volumes also bear one of testament to the British sense of humour to the end Extremely rare deactivated 1938 Bren Mk I A 1938 Mk I Bren with matching serials throughout, including the barrel. Complete with folding butt shoulder strap on original stud. I've been aware of this example for some years and have finally managed to acquire it. It is I suspect the only 1938 example with matching serials which I shall ever handle. If ever there was an 'investment grade' example, this is surely it. Sorry, certificate lacking, for sale in the UK only Extremely rare deactivated 1938 Bren Mk I Additional images Extremely rare deactivated WWII German Panzerschreck One of just a handful of examples in the UK. This rare example was found coated in layer of post-War green paint, which has been painstakingly removed revealing much of the original factory-applied ordnance tan paint finish. Only the foresight and fore-grips were restored to the weapon, and these along with such areas as the shield, and the weld spots where the barrel was pinned during deactivation were re-painted. I suspect this is the only example in the UK retaining much of its original paint, and likely the only one you will ever see. An extremely rare opportunity for the collector. Sorry, for sale within the UK only Due to the high value of this item lay-away and part-exchange are open to prospective purchasers Extremely rare deactivated WWII German Panzerschreck Additional images Extremely rare deactivated WWII German Panzerschreck Additional images Extremely rare deactivated WWII German Panzerschrek Additional images Extremely rare deactivated WWII German Panzerschrek Additional images Extremely rare Drill No 69 Grenade A genuine Drill example complete with its vulcanised rubber two-piece insert desgned to give it the weight of a live grenade. Retaining traces of its original white paint. Extremely Rare Drill No74 Grenade An excellent example of the Drill Sticky Bomb retaining its original finish and markings, the only example I have seen. Extremely rare early 18th Century Broadsword Blade One of a family of Colonel's purchase swords of circa 1710 bearing the name of Lieutenant General Echlin and as such one of the oldest regimentally-marked British cavalry swords in existence. An extremely rare complete example is held at York Army Museum (see photos). Known others from this group number less than 10. A fascinating article on these swords can be viewed here Robert Echlin 3rd son of Robert Echlin of Ardquin, County Down, Ireland (politician - soldier) served as Captain in Colonel John Cunningham's Foot in 1689, repulsed the attack by the Duke of Berwick on the Isle of Inch; became Lt Colonel of the Inniskillen Regiment at the foundation of the Regiment by Sir Albert Conyngham. In 1690 Robert Echlin commanded part of the Regiment at the Battle of the Boyne at which he distinguished himself by saving General Ginkel's cavalry from fierce attack by James VII's cavalry. Conyingham was captured and killed , Echlin petitioned to be given the Regiment, in 1692 became full Colonel and by 1707 was Lt General. The Regiment was sent to Scotland at the time of Union. At about this time Echlin's allegiance was transferred to the Jacobite cause. He was relinquished of his command which was handed by the Duke of Marlborough to the Earl of Stair. Echlin received no payment for the Regiment (his support of the Duke of Ormond and opposition of Churchill and his Tory leanings all worked against him). He is believed to have commanded a Regiment of horses under the Earl of Seaford and the Marquis of Huntley in the taking of Inverness. He possibly faced his old Regiment at the battle of Sheriffmuir on 13th November 1715 which marked the end of the rebellion. Echlin's basket hilt sword and the sword of the Earl of Stair are placed on opposing walls at Earlshall Castle. Echlin then faded from the historical records, it is thought he fled to France and possibly served in Louis XV's army>/I> Extremely Rare Early 18th Century Socket Bayonet Part of the British Ordnance contract for Dutch muskets and accompanying socket bayonets of circa 1715. Having a very distinctive lenticular-section blade and long shank. Many of these muskets were rejected by the British military, and a high proportion was ultimately issued to British troops in the colonies. Examples of this pattern have been excavated in the US. An exceptionally rare bayonet. Approximate dimensions: socket 2 3/4\", MRD 1\", blade 11\", overall length 16\" Extremely rare early German Sturmgewehr Magazine A superb example of the magazine for the German MP43 and MP44, then designated the MKb42. Clearly marked, Waffenampt stamped and in superb condition. Extremely rare early WWII Aluminium Water Bottle Extremely rare early WWII Army Cased part-set of Maps of Britain Rather interestingly one of the accompanying cards describes the use of these maps in 'tank map boxes'. The maps themselves are linen-backed and glazed. Extremely rare early WWII Army Issue Cold Weather Mitten Gloves The only example of this pattern I have encountered. Extremely rare early WWII Army Poster An original poster published circa 1940 by the Army Mobile Map Printing & Printing Company in the North Africa theatre of operations. The Result of Uncensored Thoughtlessness. Absolutely original and likely a unique survivor. Extremely rare early-War RAF Aluminium Water Bottle The only example I have ever handled. In superb condition, well marked, and complete with it\'s RAF 1925 Pattern webbing carrier. I doubt I will see another. Extremely rare El Alamein Scots Guards Battle Damaged Helmet A MkII steel helmet as worn by a Scots Guards soldier who survived a bullet which penetrated the front of the helmet, ricocheted from the inside shell and exited leaving him unscathed. It bears a textured over-paint to the original pre-War gloss tan factory-applied finish. To each side is a Scot's Guards diced transfer decal. Of particular import is the date July 24 1942 scratched into the underside rim flange. This dates the battle damage to the first Battle of El Alamein. In all an extremely rare and poignant helmet. Extremely rare El Alamein Scots Guards Battle Damaged Helmet Additional images Extremely rare Enemy Ammunition Pamphlet Handbook of Enemy Ammunition, Pamphlet No. 6, German Grenades, and Ammunition for Guns, Howitzers & Mortars; Japanese Grenades, Mortar Ammunition & HE Shell, 1943. An extremely rare essential primary source reference for the ordnance collector. Extremely rare Enfield Rifle Buff Leather Percussion Cap Pouch Extremely rare English Officers' Plug Bayonet, circa 1690-1710 Having a piqué-worked ivory handle and high quality silver mounts, the blade bearing cutler's struck marks in the form of kings' heads, complete original silver-mounted scabbard. The best I have seen. Extremely rare English Officers' Plug Bayonet, circa 1690-1710 Additional images Extremely rare First Pattern Brodie Helmet A good example of one of the most rare of First World War British Army steel helmet variants. This is an example of the earliest Ordnance Pattern of Brodie, having a sharp edge, two-piece chinstrap, and distinctive \"tongued\" liner. These were factory-finished in a distinctive apple-green paint, traces of which are still visible on this example over the later dark-khaki subdued finish. The male half of the chinstrap is lacking, though restoration would be relatively straight forward. An extremely rare opportunity to acquire this much sought after early variant Brodie. Extremely rare FS Fighting Knife A first pattern Fairbairn Sykes fighting knife with straight crossguard, either a prototype second pattern or a transitional hybrid. Recently discovered and never previously in a collection. I feel quite sure we will not see another. 292mm OA, blade 165mm. Extremely rare Gallipoli provenance Wolseley Pattern Helmet An extremely exiting find, namely a 1904 dated Ordnance issue Wolseley helmet as worn at Gallipoli. The helmet is in uncommonly good condition for such. It retains its original pagri and flash, though the unexposed underside of the latter has to be examined to reveal its true colour. All First World War OR's issue tropical helmets are rare, this one is extremely so by virtue of its provenance. The lining bears annotation detailing the helmet's original owner 1644 A P Holloway, MGS 1st CLY (R/R) [Machine Gun Section, 1st City of London Yeomanry, Rough Riders]. The 1st City of London Yeomanry served at Gallipoli, notably at the Battle of Scimitar Hill, after suffering heavy casualties it was evacuated to Egypt, later serving at Salonika. It is fair to say this is perhaps a once in a lifetime opportunity to acquire such a helmet. Extremely rare Gallipoli provenance Wolseley Pattern Helmet Additional images Extremely Rare Gas Detector Paper One of the rarest ietms of anti-gas equipment, you may not see another Extremely rare General\'s Cape, circa 1906 A superb officers\' cape belonging to Major General J S Ewart, labelled and dated 1906. There is an area with moth to the rear as illustrated, however overall the condition is excellent. A stunningly rare provenanced garment. Ewart had a distinguished career as detailed below. Service biography Joined Queen\'s Own Cameron Highlanders 1881; Egyptian War, including Battle of Tel-el-Kebir 1882; Nile expedition 1884-1885; Sudan Frontier Field Force 1885-1886; Aide-de-camp to General Officer Commanding, Scottish District 1893-1894; Assistant Military Secretary to Governor and Commander-in-Chief, Malta 1894-1898; Deputy Assistant Adjutant General, Western District 1898-1899; South African War 1899-1902; Assistant Military Secretary, Army Headquarters 1902-1903; Deputy Military Secretary, Army Headquarters 1903-1904; Military Secretary to Secretary of State for War, and Secretary of Selection Board 1904-1906; Director of Military Operations, War Office 1906-1910; Aide-de-camp Gen to the King 1910-1914; Adjutant General to the Forces 1910-1914; World War I 1914-1918; General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Scottish Command 1914-1918; retired 1920; Col, Queen\'s Own Cameron Highlanders 1914-1920 I will also be offering Ewart\'s Aide-de-Camp to the King Service Dress shoulder strap insignia, and his mess dress. Extremely rare George III Brown Bess Cartridge Belt Pouch Circa 1750-1770, a leather and wood pouch intended to contain prepared paper cartridges for the long Land Pattern Musket. Complete with its original wooden cartridge former or mandrel, and the tinplate measure for determining the correct gunpowder charge Extremely rare Georgian Bone Dice A lovely little pair of gaming dice, each bearing the Royal cipher in red, indicating duties had deen paid. No doubt many such were carried on campaign by Britian's red coats. I doubt you will see another pair. Extremely rare Georgian Bone Dice A lovely little pair of gaming dice, each bearing the Royal cipher in red, indicating Governement duties had deen paid. No doubt many such were carried on campaign by Britian's red coats. Extremely rare Georgian Gun Powder Magazine A superb variant copper powder magazine as patented in 1810 by James Walker. Of oval section, the subtly-domed hinged lid bearing a brass swan-neck bale handle. Utterly charming in this relatively small size. Extremely rare Georgian Mortar Shell Of approximately 8 inch diameter and apparently cast with a variation in wall thickness characteristic of early patterns. It has a tapered hole for the fuse plug, and two countersunk bars to which a lifting tool could be affixed. An extremely rare survivor Extremely rare Georgian Mortar Shell Of approximately 8 inch diameter and apparently cast with a variation in wall thickness characteristic of early patterns. It has a tapered hole for the fuse plug, and two countersunk bars to which a rope carrying handle would originally have been affixed. An extremely rare survivor Extremely rare Georgian Mortar Shell Of approximately 8 inch diameter and apparently cast with a variation in wall thickness characteristic of early patterns. It has a tapered hole for the fuse plug, and two countersunk bars to which a rope carrying handle would originally have been affixed. An extremely rare survivor Extremely rare Georgian Navy Officer's Manual with Trafalgar Provenance A first edition of John Anselm's Observations on some Points of Seamanship; with Practical Hints on Naval Oeconomy, &c. &c. The Whole Profits are for the Benefit of the Royal Naval Charitable Society. Published for the author in 1824. Just a few copies are currently available at www.abebooks.co.uk, ranging in price from £600 to £1500. Not many copies are believed to exist. The work is a manual for naval men by an experienced Royal Navy officer (Lieutenant 1790; Troubridge's First Lieutenant in the Culloden at the battle of St. Vincent, 1797; with the Leonidas assisted at the capture of Cephalonia, 1809, and the reduction of St. Maura, 1810-11; eventually reaching the rank of Rear-Admiral in 1841). Although a substantial portion of Griffiths's book comprises notes on 'points of seamanship', there is much here of great interest on both the management and human side of the early 19th century Royal Navy. The the author considers such issues as the practice of admitting women on board ('an evil of considerable magnitude'), and at some length man-management issues, including the conduct of the chaplain, the officers, midshipmen and the ship's company as a whole. He reminds the reader that most of the ship's company were there involuntarily and not by choice, that nonetheless they had 'feelings' and emotional ties to families. 'Seamen are now a days a thinking set of people', Griffiths claims, 'and a large portion of them possess no inconsiderable share of common sense'. Punishments should be firm but fair, courts martial requiring a higher standard of proof than had become customary. At the end of the volume is a long list of subscribers, the vast majority of whom were evidently Royal Navy officers including no fewer than 57 Admirals. This is the personal copy of the veteran of Trafalgar Sir Henry William Bayntun GCB (1766 – 16 December 1840) and contains copious marginalia in his hand. Extremely rare Georgian Rifle / Foot Lancer Handbook An extremely rare copy of Francis Macerone\'s 1832 Defensive Instructions for the People, containing the New and Improved Combination of Arms, Called Foot Lancers; Miscellaneous Instructions on the Subject of Small Arms and Ammunition, Street and House Fighting, and Field Fortifications. A fascinating instructional manual, designed by its author for instructing raw levees of militia men in the arts of early 19th century soldiering. Aimed at \'foot lancers\' ie. troops who can fight on foot as well as horseback, the manual gives instructions on maintianing general health and well-being, and issues of morale and morality, such as the treatment of prisoners, as well as the rudiments of orthodox military tactics such as how to defend a village, how to make ball cartridges etc. It is refered to by De Witt Bailey in his superb work British Military Flintlock Rifles 1740-1840 as \"the only reference contemporary with the use of the Baker Rifle which gives specific instructions for rifle cartridge manufacture using a patch\". Retaining two of four superb hand-tinted plates and tastefully re-bound. This rare work is un-recorded in the British Museum Catalogue. A rare opportunity. Extremely rare Georgian Waist Belt Shot Pouch Extremely rare German Bayonet, Dagger & Knife Maker Book A copy of Anthony Carter\'s superb The Sword & Knife makers of Germany, 1850-2000, vol I. Having acquired the rights to John Walter\'s work in this field, Carter set about contacting all surviving German cutlers and furthering the research of the subject. This exhaustive reference was the fruit of his labours an is indeed a masterpiece and an essential reference for the collector. Copies are effectively impossible to find on the market. Extremely rare Gothic Armour Elements of a pauldorn or the vambrace of a Gothic German or Italian alla tedesca, circa 1500. Of munition quality, "rough from the hammer". In extremely fine condition for armour of this period. All Gothic armour is today rare and of some import. Extremely rare Grenade Discharger Ammunition Pouch The only example of this pattern I have owned. Designed to carry the ballistite rounds used in conjuction with the cup discharger and other means of grenade launching using the Lee Enfield Rifle. This webbing pouch would have been issued with the pouch designed to carry the cup discharger, another extremely rare item of equipment introduced during WWI and still being up until the Second World War. Extremely Rare Grenade Pouch A mint unissued example of the Carrier, Grenade, Special* as worn with 1937 Pattern web equipment. (See Article on Grenade Pouches)* Extremely Rare Hawkins Grenade A superb drill No. 75 Mk I or Hawkins Grenade. One of the Holy Grails* of British Grenade collecting. A stunning example.* Extremely rare Henry Tandey VC Autograph, 'the soldier who spared Hitler' Henry Tandey VC, DCM, MM was the most highly decorated British private of the First World War. He is also the subject of the one of the greatest storys of WWI, that he spared Adolf Hitler's life in 1914. The story is discussed here , while further biographical details of Tandey's life and service may be found here . Tandey was a modest man, and it appears examples of his autograph signature are perhaps unheard of. This extremely thought provoking item bears an original Tandey signature, and two related period press cuttings, one clearly describing the event at which the autograph was obtained. It is exceptionally rare, I doubt you will see another. Extremely rare Home Guard Arms & Equipment Receipt Likely a unique survivor, exceptionally rare. Extremely rare Home Guard Equipment Belt Sleeve The Holy Grail to Home Guard equipment collectors, the belt sleeve remains one of the rarest of items of WWII British equipment. Extremely rare Home Guard Equipment Belt Sleeve The Holy Grail to Home Guard equipment collectors, the belt sleeve remains one of the rarest of items of WWII British equipment. Extremely rare Home Guard Fighting Knife Purchased with the Vickers Home Guard helmet and FS cap also listed, a rare one-off fighting knife. A Bowie-bladed type with oval nickel cross-guard and leather-bound grip. The scabbard is of brass-mounted buff leather and shows quite a degree of intricacy in it\'s construction. The integral frog is clearly a modified 1937 Pattern webbing example, though the belt loop has been narrowed so that it fits neatly onto the Home Guard 1903 Pattern leather equipment belt. A unique example. Extremely rare Home Guard Haversack A lovely example of one of the most rare items of Home Guard equipment. Just a little stiff, with no damage and clear stamps. As good as one could wish for and near impossible to replace. Extremely rare Home Guard Helmet A recently discovered example bearing an unidentified unit flash. I can supply a replacement chin strap and liner should you so wish Extremely rare Home Guard Helmet & FS Cap An exceptional Home Guard headgear combination. The MkII steel helmet retains it\'s original Canadian-made helmet net. To one side is a very neatly applied letter V in white. The accompanying Field Service cap offers the key to deciphering the meaning of the helmet insignia as it bears the name and unit of the original owner, namely L. A. Woodroffe, No. 145, V.5. W/M H.G.. A trawl through Len Whittaker\'s seminal work Stand Down, Orders of Battle for the units of the Home Guard identifies the 5th (Weymouth) Battalion Dorset Home Guard, a Light Anti-Aircraft Troop stationed at Vickers Armstrong Ltd, Wyke Regis, Weymouth. (The group was purchased at Plymouth, in the neighbouring County to Dorset.) The original owner has also scratched his three initials into the inside of the helmet shell. All in all an astonishingly rare named headgear group incorporating a helmet with Home Guard unit insignia. Purchased together with the fighting knife I have also listed. Extremely rare Home Guard Helmet Decal A water-transfer badge of the Upper Thames Patrol, a water-bourn unit of the Home Guard Extremely rare Home Guard Platoon Commander's Battledress & Document Group An astonishingly complete archive and the only such I have encountered in over thirty years of collecting Extremely rare Home Guard Platoon Commander's Battledress & Document Group Additional images Extremely rare Home Guard Platoon Commander's Battledress & Document Group Additional images Extremely rare Imperial German Bayonet Frog To quote Anthony Carter in his seminal work on the subject, "A rare dark brown leather frog for German made Austrian Model 1888 knife bayonets. Contemporary photographs do show some troops, Bavarian Landsturm, armed with Austrian M 1888/90 or M 1890 Mannlicher rifles and M 1888 bayonets", [see Bayonet Belt Frogs volume 2, 287.] Extremely Rare Imperial German Entrenching Tool An excellent example of this ultra-rare rare pattern with folding head allowing the tool to be used as a pick or conventional shovel. Extremely rare Imperial German G98 Rifle Luminous Trench Sight A near impossible to replace item. Extremely rare Imperial German Gas Mask Spectacles Extremely rare Imperial German Naval Artillery Binoculars A set of 6 x 30 Marine binoculars by Goertz of Berlin, bearing engraved Kaiserliche Marine ownership marks and unit marks of the Naval Artillery at Kaiserliche Werft Kiel (KWK), the Imperial shipyard Kiel. In good condition with functioning optics. Extremely Rare India Pattern Water Bottle and Shoulder Strap A stunning example of this exceptionaly rare Boer War / WWI period water bottle. Extremely rare inert 1917 RNAS / RFC 100 lb Aerial Bomb A superbly restored example and likely the only one you will see come to market Extremely rare Infantry MkI 1903 Pattern 50-round Bandolier A superb unit-marked and dated example of the MkI P\'03 Bandolier, manufactured between 1903 and 1905 and identifiable by its complex buckle. The only example I have handled and one of just a few I am aware of. Extremely rare Instructional No15 Grenade A rare original WWI instructional cut-away No15 grenade. Sometimes referred to as the "Cricket Ball" grenade, it could be thrown by hand or catapult. Famously used at Gallipoli and with notorious problems at Loos in 1915. Extremely rare inter-War BSA 15mm BESA Machine Gun Book Extremely rare Irvin Airchutes Book of Matches Likely a one-off curio Extremely rare Japanese Imperial Guard Cap A pleasing untouched example of an Imperial Guard peaked cap of the 1930s - 1940s Extremely rare Japanese Prisoner of War Camp Sandles / Geta Extremely rare late 17th / early 18th Century Flintock Combination Tool A rare and early combination tool for a flintlock musket. Manufactured in hand-wrought steel, it comprises a flat terminal with off-set hammer opposite a turnscrew at right angles to the main axis of the tool, below is a knopped stem and a long spatulate turnscrew. Rotating about a common point approximately half way down the main axis of the tool are a pricker and cranked-head turnscrew/lever. There is simple geometric tooled decoration to the hammer and the whole is suspended from a hand-wrought ring allowing carriage from a belt or bandolier. An exceptionally rare and early gun tool which may date as far back as English Civil Wars. 135mm long excluding ring. Extremely rare late 18th Century pike of the Strathspey Fencibles. Upon the declaration of war by France in 1793, Sir James Grant of Grant raised this Scottish regiment of fencibles, of which he was appointed colonel. The fencibles are a forgotten army of the Napoleonic Wars, volunteers raised to counter French invasion. Due to distrust of the Scottish Highlanders, there was resistance to raising such armed units and few were brought about. Apparently due to a combination of suspicion of their officers and of the threat of being sent for overseas service, the Strathspey Fencibles mutinied, with a few of its ranks being killed by firing squad at Musselborough near Edinburgh. Ultimately it was disbanded in 1799. A history of this fascinating unit The Strathspey Mutineers: A History of the 1st Highland Fencible Regiment 1793-1799 has been written by G M Fraser. This exceptionally rare pike is one of those sold from Castle Grant in the early 1980’s. Lord Strathspey described a visit to the Castle in 1919 thus, \"The castle entrance hall and walls were covered with weapons of all types - cannons, muskets, guns, pistols, claymores, broad swords, armour and saddle furniture, ... pikes, and targes, etc. Many of these were the weapons provided by Sir James Grant for his \'Company of Fencibles\', which he raised with his own money in 1793, in support of King George III, when a Napoleonic invasion was threatened. The armoury and the uniforms which were stored in the attics were considered to be one of the greatest and most unusual private collections existing.” The pike is approximately 96 inches (2.45 metres) long, with hand-forged head, langets and shoe, the shaft shows marks indicating it was finished by hand with a draw knife rather than having been turned, it is attractively painted No 61 STRATHSPEY. I was offered one from a selection held in a private museum in Scotland during the mid 1980’s, this example like those shows a slight warp towards its base where it has stood in a rack against a wall. Here you have an exceptionally rare opportunity to acquire such a historic and fascinating Scottish weapon. Due to the pike’s length, postage within the UK will cost £55, overseas delivery may present issues, email to discuss your requirements Extremely rare late 19th / early 20th Century India Pattern Water Bottle Certainly one of the scarcest British Army issue bottles. Extremely rare late Georgian Shoulder Belt Pouch One of two I have been extremely lucky to acquire. Extremely rare LDV Arm Band An example of the locally produced LDV armbands distinctive to Greater Manchester incorporating a crown and Zone and Battalion abbreviations. Extremely rare. Extremely rare LDV Invasion Report Form The only example of this extremely rare document I have seen Extremely rare LDV Invasion Report Form One of only three examples of this extremely rare document I have seen Extremely rare LDV unit marked MkII Steel Helmet A 1940 dated MkII which shows traces of the initials LDV in a font similar to that used on brassards. This has been applied to the original factory applied tan paint finish, and subsequently hidden under a later over-paint, no doubt carried out when the LDV were re-name Home Guard. An extremely rare and absolutely original helmet. Extremely rare Lewis Machine Gun Parts Identification List Small Arms Identification Lists, C.I American, Guns, Machine, Lewis, .30-Inch, USA, Mk I, 1941. The parts Identification Lists were to enable armourers to identify each component of a small arm. They are extremely detailed and useful to the collector. This one covers the .300 Lewis issued to the Home Guard. Extremely scarce. Extremely rare Lewis Machine Gun Training Manual Lewis Gun Training (Ground), published by the Small Arms Training School at Hythe in 1931 and running to some 54 pages. Extremely rare. Extremely rare Lock of Mane from Wellington's Horse Copenhagen A hugely exiting find, a lock of the mane of the Duke of Wellington's horse Copenhagen, one of the most famous mounts in military history. It comes as wrapped when taken prior to the death of Copenhagen during the 1830's, the paper bearing an annotated provenance. See this superb article on this most fascinating horse Extremely rare Lock of Mane from Wellington's Horse Copenhagen A hugely exiting find, a lock of the mane of the Duke of Wellington's horse Copenhagen, one of the most famous mounts in military history. It comes as wrapped when taken prior to the death of Copenhagen during the 1830's, the paper bearing an annotated provenance. See this superb article on this most fascinating horse Extremely rare Malayan Emergency MNLA Cap An extremely rare original Malayan National Liberation Army cap. Brought back by a veteran of the Manchester Regiment, the cap is crudely manufactured, though is in excellent condition and retains it\'s original enamelled red star badge. Extremely rare Manton Percussion Pocket Pistol A handsome mid 19th Century pocket pistol bearing perhaps the most important name in the history of English gun manufacture. Having hexagonal-section turn-off barrel, box lock with dolphin hammer, and walnut grip with vacant paktong escutcheon and pommel. The engraving is of a standard commensurate with the name. The action is positive and strong. As fine an example of such a gun as one is likely to find. Extremely rare Manton Percussion Pocket Pistol Additional images Extremely rare Maritime Royal Marine Artillery Badged Tunic The wearing of formation patches on officers\' Service Dress was to say the least not encouraged during WWII. Such examples are uncommon, and I have always highly prized them. This is an extremely rare and possibly unique example bearing badges of the Maritime Royal Artillery. This fascinating unit provided crews to man anti-aircraft artillery aboard Mercant Naval vessels, and worked in conjunction with DEMS personnel. In 1943 it had in the region of just 170 officers; assuming not all chose to wear formation signs on their service dress, I assert this may indeed be a unique survivor. It is dated 1941 and bears the name of its original owner. The condition throughout is most appealing. A hugely interesting and no doubt rare tunic. Extremely rare Mauser C96 Automatic Pistol Combination Tool An example of the second variant Extremely Rare Mechanised Transport Corps Badge A rare variant badge to this fascinating unit. This bears the initials MTAMC, an acronym of one of the variations of title of the unit pre-dating it\'s naming as the Mechanised Transport Corps. It was manufactured by, and bears the mark of the firm JR Gaunt. Extremely rare Mint RAF P\'25/P\'37 Webbing Braces Amongst the rarest of items of Second World War RAF webbing to find in a mint unissued state. These are dated 1941 so could in fact have been made under contract as P\'25 or P\'37 examples. You will likely wait a very long time to see others. Extremely rare Mk I General Service Haversack An example of this pattern introduced in 1903 and carried with the 1903 Pattern equipment. A well-used and repaired example and one of only three I have seen in the past 30 years. Extremely rare Mk I* Helmet with original Camouflage Any original camouflage-painted WWII British steel helmet is rare (most encountered being modern fakes). This is an absolutely original Mk I, an officially re-lined WWI Brodie helmet, bearing a distinctive camouflage typical of early-War British patterns. Extremely rare MkI Bren Butt Plate with Shoulder Strap This is an original example, and one of just a few I am aware of. While rare old stock examples of the levers have turned up on occasion, butt plates retaining the stud for affixing the lever are effectively impossible to find, as they were officially removed early in the War. Most apparently complete MkI butt plates encountered have had the studs restored. This is an extremely rare opportunity. Extremely rare MkI Bren Light Machine Gun Magazine A superb example (under the later paint I suspect it is in near mint condition) of these much sought after Bren accessories.* Extremely rare MkI Bren Machine Gun magazine One of the Holy Grails of Bren accessories, an example of the illusive MkI Magazine. Immediately identifiable through the lack of the two crescent shaped depressions in the bottom plate, though differing in other regards from the later patterns. This example is well marked and was made at Enfield. In excellent condition. You will certainly wait a long time to see another. Extremely rare MkI Bren Machine Gun magazine One of the Holy Grails of Bren accessories, an example of the illusive MkI Magazine. Immediately identifiable through the lack of the two crescent shaped depressions in the bottom plate, though differing in other regards from the later patterns. This example is well marked and was made at Enfield. Further, it bears New Zealand Ordnance ownership marks. It is in excellent condition throughout. Near impossible to replace. Extremely rare MkI Bren Machine Gun magazine One of the Holy Grails of Bren accessories, an example of the illusive MkI Magazine. Immediately identifiable through the lack of the two crescent shaped depressions in the bottom plate, though differing in other regards from the later patterns. This example is well marked and was made at Enfield. In excellent condition. You will certainly wait a long time to see another. Extremely rare MkI Bren Machine Gun magazine One of the Holy Grails of Bren accessories, an example of the illusive MkI Magazine. Immediately identifiable through the lack of the two crescent shaped depressions in the bottom plate, though differing in other regards from the later patterns. This example is well marked and was made at Enfield. In excellent condition. Extremely rare MkIII Helmet with Black Watch Hackle Flash Recently discovered, an exceptional WWII dated MKIII steel helmet. It retains its original thick application of textured anti-reflection paint, and the distinctive stylised hackle badge of the Black Watch. Aside from the underside requiring a clean, the condition is extremely attractive. I doubt I will see another. Extremely rare Modified 1937 Pattern Holster A P\'37 Holster modified to carry the spare magazine of an automatic pistol in a pocket on the outside of the holster. I\'ve not seen such a modification in over 20 years of collecting in this field. The holster was originally the property of Captain F H Widrington, the Welsh Guards, who served throughout WWII. Extremely rare named 1940 dated Home Guard Gas Mask Tin Named to a London Home Guard Extremely rare named Royal Flying Corps Officer's Belt, Oswald Boelke interest Clearly a modified Sam Browne belt, fitted with a brass waist belt locket, the latter faced with an ORs RFC cap badge. No doubt a somewhat flamboyant whim of the Flying Corps officer who owned it. This chap marked his name on the inside of the belt, "J Gale". Cpl J M Strathy (285) was the observer in Sopwith 1½ Strutter A897 of No 70 Sqn RFC, flown by 2Lt John Hugh Gale, from Oxford, when they were killed in action on 14 September 1916. They were on a reconnaissance mission from Fienvillers aerodrome when engaged by enemy aircraft south of Bapaume and shot down. The Strutter was seen to nose dive and then break up in the air. Hauptmann Oswald Boelcke of Jasta 2 was credited with a victory over a 'Sopwith' at 08:15; it was the 23rd of his eventual 40 victories. The crew of A897 have no known grave, and are commemorated on the Arras Memorial. Extremely Rare named Welsh Guards Uniform Group Further images Extremely Rare named Welsh Guards Uniform Group A superb WWII named and dated Battledress and Service Dress to a Welsh Guards Officer with Arnhem associations. Their original owner was Julian Tuffnel Faber (I advise a Google search, it reveals a wealth of information). The group comprises a tailored 1940 Pattern BD blouse bearing Major\'s metal rank insignia, embroidered Welsh Guards titles and Guards Armoured Division flashes; the blouse bears all the hallmarks of that of a Guards officer, including leather buttons, while the matching trousers bear distinctive \'turn-ups\'. The Service Dress is of the pattern distinctive of the Welsh Guards. The Welsh Guards as part of the Guards Armoured Division played a prominent role in Operation Market Garden, leading the XXX Corps advance to relieve airborne troops aiming to seize the bridges up to Arnhem, ultimately capturing Nijmegen bridge in conjunction with American paratroopers. This is almost certainly a unique opportunity to acquire such a named group to this unit. Extremely rare Naval Action Ration The only example I have seen complete with its original contents. Extremely rare New Zealand Machine Gun Corps Sweetheart Brooch Extremely rare No70 Grenade Designed to improve on the blast effect of the No36 Mills grenade and intended initially for tropical use, the No70 remains one of the most rare of WWII British Army grenade designs. I have seen more Sticky grenades than No70\'s. This Drill example is dated 1945. A stunningly rare grenade. Extremely rare No73 Thermos Grenade A superb example of the No. 73 Anti-Tank Grenade, popularly known as the Thermos Flask Bomb. I\'ve seen more Sticky Bombs than No. 73\'s. Stunningly rare. Extremely rare No76 Northover Projector Drill Grenade The No76 A.W. or Self Igniting Phosphorus grenade was little more than a Molotov cocktail type. It was intended as an anti-tank grenade, to be thrown or fired from the Northover Projector. This is an example of the rare Drill Grenade. It is a little truncated though retains it\'s base markings. Very seldom encountered. Extremely rare No76 Northover Projector Drill Grenade The No76 A.W. or Self Igniting Phosphorus grenade was little more than a Molotov cocktail. Developed during 1940 it was intended as an anti-tank grenade, to be thrown or fired from the Northover Projector. This is an example of the rare Drill Grenade, the only example I have seen in this form, most being of rubber and of simplified design. It is extremely well marked and in excellent condition. An extremely rare grenade. Extremely rare Nuremburg War Crimes Trials Cigarette Case A rare souvenir of the 1945 International Military tribunal and United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Administration Extremely rare Nuremburg War Crimes Trials Cigarette Case A rare souvenir of the 1945 International Military tribunal and United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Administration Extremely rare Official Airborne Forces History A copy of Airborne Forces as compiled by TBH Otway as part of the RAF's official history of the Second World War. Issued by the Air Ministry Air Historical Branch in 1951, it includes 8 maps, 7 of them coloured, 3 of these folding, one full-page to the text, 14 illustrations to the text, most of these full-page, a folding table and two diagrams to the text. This is an ex Army library copy in good condition. Classified as "Restricted," this is the Air Ministry’s internal official history of airborne operations in the Second World War, including development, training and all operations including Sicily, D-Day, and Arnhem. It is an essential reference for those interested in British airborne forces during WWII. Examples are rare indeed, the only copy I am aware of for sale is also an ex-library example and is priced at £350 Extremely rare Official Combined Operations Landing Craft and Ships Study Published by the Technical Data Section, Combined Operations HQ, August 1943. Extremely rare Oilskin Anti-Gas Overboots While their rubber counterparts turn up on occasion, these oilskin types are ultra-rare. This is a well marked pair in superb condition and perhaps the only such pair you will see. Extremely rare Ordnance Flintlock Pistol A distinctive Board of Ordnance 15 bore flintlock pistol by Whately. It bears Ordnance Proof marks, conforming marks to the lock plate and appropriate store keeper\'s marks to the butt. It is asserted that this unique pattern was commissioned by the Board of Ordnance during the War of 1812 for supply to native American Indians, continuing a practice carried out during the War of Independence. This is one of just 2,636 such pistols and as such is rare indeed. While the ramrod is possibly an older replacement, the condition of the piece is excellent throughout, only the stock showing service wear. An extremely rare opportunity for the collector. Extremely rare Ordnance marked Bullet Mould by Manton of Calcutta Extremely rare original early WWI Army Recruiting Poster Extremely rare original Mills Grenade Base Plug Key This is the only original British military issue example I have handled in over thirty years Extremely rare original Skeletonized .303 Rifle Round Extremely rare original WWII LRDG Cap Badge group Acquired direct from the veteran's son, an original WWII Long Range Desert Group cap badge. W F Dugan joined the LRDG from the REME as an Artificer. He was Mentioned in Despatches in June of 1943. Accompanying the badge is a period photograph of Dugan wearing the badge, his Artificers' qualification badge, Mention in Despatches oak leaf and accompanying letter, the latter bearing a congratulatory annotation possibly from Captain Joe Braithwaite. Also included is a photocopy of Dugan's Clothing and Equipment Record. Extremely rare original WWII No82 Gammon Grenade Designed by Captain Gammon MC of the Parachute Regiment and commonly issued to Airborne and other special forces, it is amongst the most sought after of Second World War British hand grenades. Extremely rare Oxfordshire Light Infantry Biography Being the privately published biography or In Memoriam of Brigadier General E D White, CMG. by General Davies Extremely rare pack of WWI Hard Tack Biscuits Recently acquired from an old collection. Likely the only such pack you will see. Extremely rare pair of 1939 Pattern Braces Extremely rare pair of WWII Airborne Divisions Vehicle Decals An original pair of water-transfer decals. 227mm x 227mm Extremely rare Para Sten Drop Bucket One of the rarest items of WWII British airborne issue equipment, only the second I have handled in 30 years of collecting in this field, the drop bucket for the Sten submachine gun. An excellent 1942 dated example and the only one you are likely to see in quite some time. Extremely rare PARACHUTE Shoulder Title This pattern of title was worn between August 1941 and August 1942. Much reproduced, originals are exceptionally rare and sought after. From a collection dating to the 1940\'s I have been fortunate in acquiring. Extremely rare Pattern 1907 Bayonet with Quillon and double unit marks Initially issued to 2nd Royal Irish Rifles, then re-issued to 5th Wiltshires. Extremely rare Percussion Cap Cross Belt Pouch Dating to circa 1855 and incredibly rare Extremely rare period oil painting of Napoleon's tomb at St Helena An extremely rare and attractive contemporary painting in oils of the Napoleon's tomb, St Helena. It is presented in its original gilt mount and rosewood veneered frame. Verso a large annotated label provides the work's fascinating provenance and reads Buonaparte’s Tomb At St. Helena by Captain Jones 13th. Light Dragoons Passenger on Board the Lady Holland Captain Snell March 1827 and given by Him to Lt. Col Baiyly 98th Regt. Passenger from The Cape of Good Hope.. Although engravings and a few drawings exist of the subject, this is the only extant contemporary oil painting I am aware of. 19 cm x 25 cm. Extremely rare PIAT Booklet Published my the manufacturer ICI for those staff who had been invloved in production of the weapon Extremely rare porcelain figure of Winston Churchill A Burgess & Leigh prototype caricature figurines of Sir Winston Churchill, part of a proposed limited edition modelled by E T Bailey in 1965, each figure white glazed and bearing the title Last Battle, date 1965 and initials ETB, 14 cm Extremely rare pre-WWI Webley Revolver Holster An extremely interesting 1912 dated Sam Browne pattern holster; bearing Ordnance stamps and ownership marks including the name of an Army Veterinary Corps soldier. Extremely rare pre-WWII Army Recruiting Card Extremely Rare P\'39 Compass Pouch Another item of 1939 Pattern equipment which is near-impossible to find, the compass pouch. This is an original P\'39 example modified to the P\'40 configuration. Extremely Rare P\'39 Leather Shoulder Straps These are the only L-Straps from the P\'39 equipment set I have handled. One set of rivets have been renewed though it is not immediately apparent. Extremely rare leather. Extremely rare R101 Airship Casualty Group A rare and important group of artifacts from a descendant of Arthur W J Norcott, a rigger on the crew of the ill-fated British airship the R 101. It comprises a locket bearing his portrait, and a photograph of him in uniform, a postcard photograph of the memorial to the casualties of the dissaster at Cardington, an In Memoriam, a postcard photograph of the Cardington memorial, and some insignia. The latter are of some rarity and perhaps even unique. In addition to a superb enamelled silver brooch modelled as the airship, is potentially the sole surviving embroidered overall badge worn by the crewe of the R101. An extremely poignant and equally rare group, indeed a once in a lifetime opportunity for collectors in this field. Extremely rare RAF Bomb Disposal Uniform & Document Group I am delighted to be able to offer this exceptionally rare group. Originally belonging to RAF Bomb Disposal technician 1190290 Sergeant Arthur Chandler. His tunic bears the extremely rare Bomb Disposal arm badge authorised by AMO A69 in January 1941, and abolished in 1948. The group includes his National Service Grade Card, National Registration Card, and copious detailed and illustrated notes on Bomb Disposal and ordnance. An exceptionally rare Bomb Disposal group. Extremely rare RAF Dambusters Airbase Napkin Ring An Air Ministry issue napkin ring from RAF Scampton. At the outbreak of World War II, Scampton served 49 and 83 Squadrons undertaking the hazardous task of low level mine laying and bombing of ships. By 1942 the squadrons were equipped with the Avro Lancaster, but were then replaced at Scampton by 57 Squadron and the now famous 617 Squadron. 617 was specifically established for the Dambusters mission codenamed ‘Operation Chastise’ in which Wing Commander Guy Gibson led the attack on the dams in the Ruhr Valley, for which he was awarded the Victoria Cross. This modest little RAF issue napkin ring is a direct link with this historic airbase and the Dambusters. One of two numbered examples I have been extremely fortunate in acquiring. Extremely rare RAF Dambusters Airbase Napkin Ring An Air Ministry issue napkin ring from RAF Scampton. At the outbreak of World War II, Scampton served 49 and 83 Squadrons undertaking the hazardous task of low level mine laying and bombing of ships. By 1942 the squadrons were equipped with the Avro Lancaster, but were then replaced at Scampton by 57 Squadron and the now famous 617 Squadron. 617 was specifically established for the Dambusters mission codenamed ‘Operation Chastise’ in which Wing Commander Guy Gibson led the attack on the dams in the Ruhr Valley, for which he was awarded the Victoria Cross. This modest little RAF issue napkin ring is a direct link with this historic airbase and the Dambusters. One of two numbered examples I have been extremely fortunate in acquiring. Extremely rare RAF Iraq Levies Steel Helmet A recently discovered and extremely rare helmet of the Iraq Levies. Dating to the post War period when the unit comprised less than 2000 troops under the command of the RAF. Formerly the property of William Spear, a 1930s racing car driver and later Envoy to King Hussein of Jordan Extremely rare RAF Irvin Harnessuit Mae West and Bladder The bladder is 1940 dated and yellow silk covered. Silk was considered to offer the rubber some protection from UV rays and continued to be applied to tropical issue life preservers. There is perishing to the oral inflation tube though I suspect the bladder to be sound. Extremely Rare RAF Mk. 5 Flying Helmet An example of the rarely seen RAF Mark V High Speed Anti Blast or HSAB Helmet Assembly. Manufactured by the M L Aviation Company following development in the late 1960\'s, it was introduced circa 1971. It is an enclosed type helmet with integral oxygen mask and communications system (one earphone and the external supply cable is lacking on this example, though could be replaced). It featured a gas-operated mechanism which would automatically close and lock the visor upon operation of the pilot ejection system. These helmets were used for Tornado development trials but were ultimately short-lived. Today they are extremely rare. This example is complete with it’s visor protector and carrying bag. Do see Christian Brydges\' superb article on the Mk 5 HSAB Helmet Assembly at http://www.flightgear.dk/hsab.htm Extremely rare RAF Servicing Commando Bowie Knife A rare example of this distinctive WWII British Commando knife. While I've owned more 1st Pattern FS knives and other rarities such as the BC41 than I can remember, I've only seen two examples of this unique pattern. Extremely rare RAF Servicing Commando Bowie Knife A rare example of this distinctive WWII British Commando knife. While I've owned more 1st Pattern FS knives and other rarities such as the BC41 than I can remember, I've only seen a few examples of this unique pattern. Extremely Rare Raiding Support Regiment Cap badge Formed at Azzib, Palestine, in October 1943, and disbanded in 1945, the Raiding Support Regiment was intended to support commando raiding forces and bring heavy weapons to the aid of partisans in Greece, Albania and Yugoslavia, increasing the harassment of German Forces in the Eastern Mediterranean and the Balkans in order to prevent them from being withdrawn and used as reinforcements against the Allied invasion of North West Europe. It’s ranks were trained parachutists and wore SAS Wings. They were organised into a headquarters and five batteries: A - Machine-gun battery of Vickers and captured Spandau medium machine-guns B - Mortar battery of heavy mortars C - Light anti-aircraft battery of Browning heavy machine guns D - Anti-tank battery of Italian 47 / 32mm anti-tank guns E - Mountain battery of US M8 75mm Pack Howitzers. The unit ultimately saw action in the Dalmatian Islands, Yugoslavia, Greece and Albania. It\'s unique badge is one of the most rare and coveted items of WWII British Special Forces insignia. This rare example was clearly worn under service conditions and attractively retains subtle evidence of original owner having \"bulled\" the highlights, a common practice intended to smarten up the appearance of such cloth insignia. I\'m not sure I won\'t regret parting with this superb badge. Extremely rare Reconnaissance Corps Officers\' Coloured Field Service Cap A superb example Extremely Rare Reich Chancellery Marble Fragment A visually striking and undeniably rare large fragment of the Mosaic Hall of Hitler's Reichs Chancellery. The thick fragment is mounted in a well wrought iron stand, the latter's underside bearing the inscription From Berlin, 1947, Hitler's Grand Hall ..... It incorporates extremely high quality gilded tesserae, and others in the distinctive red marble used in vast quantities in the decoration of the Reich’s Chancellery; indeed sufficient was salvaged to allow the Soviets to construct the base of the Soviet War Memorial at Treptower Park in Berlin from such marble taken from the ruins of the New Reich Chancellery. While small fragments were no doubt collected by and traded amongst Allied troops in considerable numbers, such large specimens are effectively unobtainable. An extremely rare item of war booty and a relic of Albert Speer's Berlin Extremely rare restored WWI Stokes Mortar Clinometer Extremely rare RFC Breguet Aircraft Cockpit Clock In working order and extremely attractive. Extremely rare Royal Marines Battledress Blouse The only example I know of, conforming to the 1940 Pattern, though bearing a label which describes the garment as Royal Marines battledress Serge. Clearly the Admiralty requested this designation upon contracting for the suppply of khaki blouses for issue to Royal Marine Comandos. Extremely Rare Royal Naval Division Trench Art Stamp Box A charming Art Nouveau inspired stamp box in walnut and ivory/ivorine. It bears an annotated label naming its maker, his unit, the Royal Naval Division, and stating he was interned in Holland during the First World War. In 1914, 1,500 men of the First Royal Naval Brigade were deployed to assist the Belgian army against German troops attacking Antwerp. During their retreat Commodore Wilfred Henderson had his unit cross the frontier into Holland to avoid being taken prisoner of war by the Germans. On arrival in Holland they were interned, in accordance with International Law, in Groningen. Their camp quickly acquired the local nickname of “Engelse Kamp” (English Camp), while the British themselves called the camp \'Timbertown\' or \'HMS Timbertown\'. This is an extremely rare relic of that time and place. Extremely rare Royal Ordnance Factory ARP Helmet A most attractive example of the MkII No2c in its original pale blue paint and bearing a most attractive badge, being that of a Royal Ordnance Factory ARP unit. What intrigues me about this fascinating helmet is what appears to be evidence that under the blue paint it may have been nickel-plated. To the rim at each side are the three holes indicative of this pattern intended solely for Home Front use. The original chinstrap bears an unusual pattern of brass buckle. In all a most attractive and rare helmet. Extremely rare Sam Browne Revolver Holster Period modified for use with 1914 Pattern leather equipment Extremely rare Scottish Basket Hilted Broad Sword by John Allan of Stirling An important early 18th Century Scottish broad sword by the renowned sword slipper John Allan of Stirling. The hilt has circular-section bars, and oblong junction plates with conventional heart shaped piercings, roundels and fine fish tail merlon edges, the side and rear guards are united by an S-shaped guard, while the pommel is conical with radial flutes. At two points there appears to be brass wire inlay in the form of acute chevrons. There is a very old repair to one bar, likely dating to the 18th Century, and the original grip core lacks it's binding. The whole has a very old black patina. The original German export broad sword blade, now just over 28" though probably originally longer, is impressively broad at the ricasso where it has two short fullers. It is thereafter tripple-fullered and struck with the name ANDREA to one face and FERARA to the other, embellished with a pattern of repeated W's and typical cross-and-orb marks. The blade is in superb condition. It was only upon light cleaning in advance of proposed restoration that the slipper's mark J A S [John Allan, Stirling] was discovered, on the underside of the wrist guard near the blade. All swords by John Allan are extremely rare and important. David Oliver in his article John Allan of Stirling [Journal of the 17th Park Lane Arms Fair, 2000] records the fact that he could only think of five such simply decorated examples by Allan. Further, this sword is in a minority which feature the S-form rear fillers [Whitelaw illustrates one in his seminal work Scottish Arms Makers, another is held at the Marischal Museum, University of Aberdeen]. An exceptionally rare sword. Extremely rare Scottish Churches Huts British War Medal That of Mr John S Hayward. The Scottish Churches Huts provided temporary places of worship, prayer and relaxation for troops serving in France and Flanders. There were twenty five such centres and approxiamtely 350 personnel. Extremely rare Seal Skin Cold Weather Cap The British Army\'s extreme cold weather headgear of both World Wars. A stunning example. Extremely Rare Sealed Pattern Kit Bag An Ordnance Sealed Working Pattern* kit bag.* Extremely Rare Secret Home Guard Leaflet on Immobilisation of Petrol Pumps The only examples I have seen of this extremely rare document Extremely rare Seled Pattern P\'37 MkIII Basic Pouch A Sealed Working Pattern of the 1937 Pattern MkII Basic Pouch. The MkIII differed from the previous pattern in having a quick release fastener. WWII dated and in unissued condition. Extremely rare set of MRC Body Armour This body armour, designed by the Medical Research Council to certain War Office criteria, principally a weight limit, was issued in relatively limited numbers largely to elements of 21st Army Group. 300 were allocated to the SAS, and there is documentary and testimonial evidence of its issue to airborne troops taking part in operation Market Garden at Arnhem. Few examples survive, I know of less than ten. Extremely rare set of MRC Body Armour Additional images Extremely rare Silver-mounted Paper Knife modeled as a Pattern 1888 Bayonet A late Victorian paper knife modeled in detail as a Pattern 1888 bayonet. The hilt in silver and the blade Ivorine. Assayed at Birmingham in 1898 Extremely rare Small Arms Training Pamphlet For the Hotchkiss 25mm anti-tank gun Extremely rare SOE / OSS Spring Cosh From the same SOE source as the tyre slasher knife also listed. An exceptional example of this near impossible to find item of equipment, only the second I have seen. Extremely rare SOE Parachute Jump Suit Extremely Rare SOE Radio Battery Charger An original WWII SOE Hand Generator, Battery Charger No 2 (as illustrated in the SOE Equipment Catalogue). I\'ve not tested its output though can confirm the internal gear box is fully operational and it drives well. Extremely rare South Lancashire Division Woseley Helmet A superb named other rank\'s example Extremely Rare Sudanese Mahdist Patched Jibbeh Surely one of the most iconic garments in military history, that of the followers of Mohammed Ahmad, the self-declared al-Mahdi of the Sudan Mahdist War of the 1880's and 1890's. The patched jibbeh, emblematic of virtuous poverty, was the 'uniform' of the Mahdist. While it is known that as the Mahdiyya state grew, these jibbehs were ultimately manufactured in factories, this example bears refinements in construction and detail which suggest it was perhaps that of an individual of rank, such as an Amir, rather than a lower status Ansar. The garment body is complete, and though some of the patches in particuler show distress, the jibbeh overall is fundamentally sound, and will respond well to conservation. Examples exist in major military museums, and the collections of some stately homes, though examples effectively never come on the open market. This is an exceptionally rare opportunity to acquire such a distinctive relic of the Anglo-Sudan War of 1881 to the final demise of the Mahdiyya at Omdurman in 1898. Extremely Rare Tackitabs Home Guard Training System The only example I have ever encountered. Fascinating and rare indeed. Extremely rare Tan Battle Jerkin Extremely Rare Tank Crew Holster One of the most sought after of items of 1937 Pattern webbing, the Royal Armoured Corps revolver holster. Most of this pattern were officially shortened, few apparently having survived in their original state. A batch of Canadian examples was unearthed during the 1980\'s, the British-made type have always been extremely rare. This is a lovely example dated 1939, it is complete with it\'s leg strap and pistol cleaning rod. Extremely Rare Thermos Grenade A superb drill No. 73 Anti-Tank Grenade. Stunningly rare. Extremely rare unissued 1939 Pattern Leather Brace Extremely rare unissued 1940 Home Guard Cape Only the second I've handled. Extremely Rare Unissued AB64 Pay Book From my own collection, 1940 dated, unissued, complete with Part 2 and supplementary sheets. An exceptional group. Extremely Rare Unissued AB64 Pay Book A 1940 dated example. Extremely Rare Unissued AB64 Pay Book A 1944 dated example Extremely rare unissued Royal Navy 1919 Pattern Webbing Braces When combined with the unissued P\'19 Belt I have in stock, and a pair of Lanchester pouches, one would have a good WWII Royal Navy accoutrement combination. Extremely rare unissued WWI Soldiers\' Small Book The only unissued example I have seen. Each soldier was issued with and required to carry a Small Book. While this example bears ink stamps indicating it was to be issued by the 225th Field Company, Royal Engineers, it is otherwise in its original state. An extremely rare opportunity. It would make an ideal template for the reproduction of such documents Extremely rare unused Pay Book AB63 Part II The only blank example I have seen Extremely rare variant FS Knife A mint example of one of the rarest variant Fairbairn Sykes knives. Referred to by the crass collectors' terms 'fat man' and 'fat boy', these commando knives differ from other second pattern examples in having a grip of bellied rather than slender baluster form. It has been suggested that these knives may have an association with certain Royal Naval forces, photographic evidence showing examples having been worn by Lt Commander Patrick Dalzel-Job of 30 Assault Unit, and another illustrated in a 1944 study of Royal Marine swimmer-canoeist equipment in James Ladd's SBS - invisible raiders. This mint example bears an Ordnance view mark and is complete with the correct variant scabbard associated with this knife. I have owned a great number of the highly coveted 1st pattern FS knives, this is only the second of this variant I have encountered. Extremely rare variant FS Knife An example of one of the rarest variant Fairbairn Sykes knives. Referred to by the crass collectors' terms 'fat man' and 'fat boy', these commando knives differ from other second pattern examples in having a grip of bellied rather than slender baluster form. It has been suggested that these knives may have an association with certain Royal Naval forces, photographic evidence showing examples having been worn by Lt Commander Patrick Dalzel-Job of 30 Assault Unit, and another illustrated in a 1944 study of Royal Marine swimmer-canoeist equipment in James Ladd's SBS - invisible raiders. I have owned a great number of the highly coveted 1st pattern FS knives, this is only the third of this variant I have encountered. Extremely rare variant FS Knife An example of one of the rarest variant Fairbairn Sykes knives. Referred to by the crass collectors' terms 'fat man' and 'fat boy', these commando knives differ from other second pattern examples in having a grip of bellied rather than slender baluster form. It has been suggested these were produced by J.Clarke & Sons. It has been suggested that these knives may have an association with certain Royal Naval forces, photographic evidence showing examples having been worn by Lt Commander Patrick Dalzel-Job of 30 Assault Unit, and another illustrated in a 1944 study of Royal Marine swimmer-canoeist equipment in James Ladd's SBS - invisible raiders. However a photograph exists showing such a knife being carried by an SAS trooper in Normandy. I have owned a great number of the highly coveted 1st pattern FS knives, and far fewer of this variant Extremely rare variant pre-WWI Maxim / Vickers Ammo Box Extremely rare Vickers Bethier Magazine Pouch An extremely rare trials pouch for the Vickers Berthier Light Machine Gun magazine. It has hooks on the rear indicating it was worn on a 1908 Pattern webbing belt. 1933 dated. Extremely rare Vickers Machine Gun Factory Manual Vickers' own publication on the gun. Extremely rare Vickers Machine Gun Manual An original copy of the extremely scarce official manual Machine Gun Training, 1925. It runs to some 406 pages and covers all aspects of the use of the Vickers including appendices on the Deflection Bar Foresight, Direction and Elevation Dials, MkII Angle of Site Instrument, Vickers Clinometer, MkIV Field Plotter and the Machine Gunner\'s Slide Rule. Extremely rare Vickers Skeleton Instructional Lock An example of the Lock, Skeleton, Instruction, Mark I for the Vickers Machine Gun. It is a VSM marked lock which has windows cut to show the operation of the lock for training purposes. Importantly it bears the correct SKN marks indicating it\'s purpose. This is an absolutely genuine officially skeletonised example, not a post-War reproduction. Extremely rare. I know Vickers specialist collectors who\'ve never seen one of these outside Goldsmith\'s Grand Old Lady of No-Man\'s Land. Extremely rare Vickers Skeleton Instructional Lock An example of the Lock, Skeleton, Instruction, Mark I for the Vickers Machine Gun. It has VSM and other marks and has windows cut to show the operation of the lock for training purposes. Importantly it bears the correct SKN marks indicating it\'s purpose. It has been mounted on an oak plinth bearing an engraved brass plaque (it slides into a channel on the plinth and has not been modified in any way to allow mounting). This is an absolutely genuine officially skeletonised example, not a post-War reproduction. Extremely rare. I know Vickers specialist collectors who\'ve never seen one of these outside Goldsmith\'s \"Grand Old Lady of No-Man\'s Land\", it\'s only the second example I have seen. Extremely rare Victorian / P\'03 Pistol Ammo Pouch A Victorian revolver ammunition pouch for the Pattern 1888 valise equipment, offcially modified to Pattern 1903 specification by having the belt loop rivetted at the bottom as opposed to fastening over a brass spigot. The only example I have ever seen. Extremely rare Victorian 2nd Cumberland Rifle Volunteers Waist Belt and Locket Clasp Extremely rare Victorian 2nd Volunteer Battalion Warwickshire Regiment Glengarry Extremely rare Victorian Army issue leather Anklets Only the second set I have ever seen. An incredibly rare find. The various unit marks indicate extensive service Extremely rare Victorian Army issue leather Anklets Only the third set I have ever seen. An incredibly rare find. The various unit marks indicate extensive service. Extremely Rare Victorian Cameron Highlanders Doublet A rare Victorian scarlet doublet to a Sergeant of the 1st Volunteer Battalion, the Queen\'s Own Cameron Highlanders. It retains it\'s original paper label which is dated 1896 and gives the name and service number of it\'s original owner. It bears it\'s original pre-1902 Pattern white metal General Service buttons (some are detached but present in one pocket together with the rank chevrons), and it also bears a Rifle Marksman\'s qualification to the left forearm. The shoulder straps bear the embroidered designation of the wearer\'s unit while the collar badges are lacking. It appears to have had three Efficiency Stars to the lower right sleeve, indicating the wearer had been returned as efficient for 15 years. There is typical light soiling, wear and tear, with some loose stitching, but for such a tunic I consider the condition to be excellent and improvable with minor attention. An extremely rare named and dated Victorian Highlanders\' doublet. Extremely rare Victorian Enfield Rifle Pouch circa 1860 An exceptionally rare belt pouch of an English Rifle Volunteer of circa 1860. The pouch itself is manufactured from dark brown leather, it has two belt loops, a large weather flap secured by a single strap closing on a brass stud, and an inner rain cover, the front of the pouch has a cap pocket affixed. Inside the pouch is a tinned-plate three-compartment liner which in turn contains an oil bottle and cap tin. One side gusset to the inner flap is lacking and one belt loop is detached though present. The leather is strong and supple. An excellent example of such a mid-Victorian military accoutrement and perhaps the only one you will see outside a museum. Extremely rare Victorian Entrenching Tool An Ordnance stamped Linnemann Patent entrenching tool. The design is that of Danish army officer Mads Johan Buch Linnemann (1830-89), being patented in 1869. It could be used as a saw, a frying pan, knife and of course as an entrenching tool. The design was sold to many armies, indeed (lacking the saw) it was in use with the Germans up until the Second World War. Up until discovering this example I was unaware of its use by the British Army. I believe this to be a Victorian troop trials example, and as such extremely rare. Extremely rare Victorian Life Cavalry Shoulder Belt Ammunition Pouch 1887 dated and bearing unit marks of 1st Life Gurads Extremely rare Victorian Volunteer Battalion Warwickshire Regiment Field Service Cap Extremely rare Wartime Book on Airborne Forces The Flying Soldier - The Air Requirements of Airborne Forces by Major Sitek and Flight Lieut Vernon Blunt. A fascinating and seldom encountered publication Extremely rare WD issue RAF Officer\'s Cap The only example I have encountered retaining it\'s original label. An extremely rare cap. Extremely rare webbing Grenade Pouch Extremely rare Wireless Set No38 Equipment Strap This was affixed to the P'37 shoulder strap or brace and used to suspend the wireless set cradle. A vital part of this wireless set's equipment, lacking from most collections. So rare they are being reproduced. Extremely rare Wireless Set No38 Equipment Strap This was affixed to the P'37 shoulder strap or brace and used to suspend the wireless set cradle. A vital part of this wireless set's equipment, lacking from most collections. So rare they are being reproduced. Extremely rare WWI 12th DLI cloth Formation Sign Extremely rare WWI 1907 Pattern Bayonet Double-Ribbed Scabbard An exceptionally rare example of the No2 Scabbard for the P\'07 bayonet. These are assumed to have been introduced as a Wartime economy, enabling the utilisation of smaller strips of leather. The pattern is distinctive in have a stitched seam and rib on both the front and back of the scabbard, with the chape having corresponding raised channels. However in the List of Changes in British War Materiel for 1920 the pattern is cancelled, no scabbards of this pattern having been made. Skennerton suggests at least some samples or test runs must have been performed, as some very rare examples are recorded. The Australians did adopt the pattern during the inter-War years, though this example is clearly British, bearing maker\'s marks of Hepburn Gale & Ross, and a 1915 date. While the locket and chape of this example are rusted, the leather is sound. An extremely rare item of WWI British military equipment. Extremely rare WWI 1914 Pattern Leather Brace An example of the brace from the much sought after P\'14 leather equipment set. These are effectively unobtainable, most collectors resorting to reproductions. This example is by the manufacturer Simmons. It had a P\'14 claw buckle fitted to one end which has now been removed. The leather is strong and supple and a good mid-tan colour. An incredibly rare item. Extremely rare WWI 2-pounder Davis Gun Shell An example of the projectile from this, the first recoilless gun. It was trialled and used on a very limited basis by the RFC in a variety of rolls including anti-Zeppelin. This is a nickel-plated rill example manufactured by the National Shell Factory at Leeds. Extremely rare WWI 2nd / 7th DLI Formation Badge An example of the badge worn on Service Dress at the nape of the neck by soldiers of the 2nd / 7th Durham Light Infantry serving in France and Russia. This particular example was worn by Lt W J Colborne who served with the 1st / 5th King's Own from 1916 until being transferred to the DLI in 1917, going on to serve with the unit in North Russia Extremely rare WWI Anti Gas Ampoules One of the commercially-produced anti-gas items produced during 1915 and 1916 while the War Department was attempting to introduce and standardise it\'s own protective equipment. An exceptionally rare item of kit, I doubt you will see another. Extremely rare WWI Anti Gas Trousers Even more rare than the anti-gas cape itself, the only pair I have seen in over 20 years of collecting in this field. In excellent condition and clearly marked. Extremely Rare WWI Anti-Gas Eyeshield An exceptionally rare WWI anti-gas eye shield presumably pre-dating or contemporary to the Hypo, Phenate and PH helmets. It bears an old annotated label which reads Eye protection against lachrymatory gas, 1915-1916 and was the property of Major C L Armstrong, 11th Battalion West Yorkshire Regiment Extremely Rare WWI Anti-Gas Eyeshield An exceptionally rare WWI anti-gas eye shield presumably pre-dating or contemporary to the Hypo, Phenate and PH helmets. Formerly the property of Major C L Armstrong, 11th Battalion West Yorkshire Regiment Extremely rare WWI Artillery Slide Rule A 1915 dated example of the rare App. Observation of Fire Slide Rule MkVI. These instruments were hand made by the form Aston & Mander of London. A rare and fascinating slide rule. Extremely rare WWI Australian Motor Transport Driver's Cap This leather variant Service Dress cap was unique to Australian forces during WWI. It was issued to motor transport drivers. The example offered here was acquired with the breeches, tunic and slouch hat also listed. It is complete and in very good strong and supple condition. The original owner has folded the sweatband twice along its length, presumably to adjust the fit. Perhaps the only example you will ever see. Extremely rare WWI Australian Motor Transport Driver's Cap Additional images Extremely rare WWI Autograph Book Further images Extremely Rare WWI British Hotchkiss Bandolier A superb 1917 dated example of the bandolier intended to carry ammunition strips for the .303 Hotchkiss portative machine gun. Certainly one of the rarest of items intended to be worn by cavalry using 1903 Pattern leather equipment. Extremely rare WWI British Private Purchase Trench Fighting Knife Of very high quality construction. Acquired with the Prussian belt and Sam Browne holster also listed. Extremely rare WWI Cameron Highlanders Sporran A stunning example, maker-marked and bearing its original owner\'s name and number. Extremely Rare WWI Cavalry Bedford Cord Breeches A good sound pair and perhaps the only you will see Extremely Rare WWI Cavalry Bedford Cord Breeches Additional images Extremely rare WWI Cavalry Troopers\' Sword Knot An extremely rare example of the buff leather sword knot worn with cavalry troopers\' swords. This superb example is clearly Ordnance and maker marked, it is dated 1918. You may not see another. Extremely rare WWI Electric Signalling Lamp In mahogany and lacquered brass, battery operated and incorporating a sighting tube with cross-hairs for orientation, a large bulls eye lens and Morse key, complete with original hide case. Extremely rare WWI First Aid Nursing Yeomanry Uniform That of Catherine N B Washington who served with the FANY from 1914. The tunic bears British Great War campaign medal ribbons as well as those of the Croix de Guerre and Belgian Civic Medal. Extremely rare WWI First Aid Nursing Yeomanry Uniform Additional images Extremely Rare WWI German Gottscho Bayonet To quote the late Anthony Carter from volume two of his four volume masterpiece on the German bayonet, \"The Seitengewehr 1914 Gottscho have long been considered amongst the most rare of German bayonets\". This is an honest untouched example of this most striking of patterns which will improve with a light clean an oiling. These are very seldom encountered. Extremely rare WWI German Kriegsbrot Black Bread Brought back by Major C L Armstrong, 11th Battalion West Yorkshire Regiment, two pieces of German Kriegsbrot or black bread, hermetically sealed in a glass vessel. One piece bears an impressed mark. Extremely poignant. Extremely rare WWI German Propaganda Leaflet circa 1914 Extremely rare WWI German Stick Grenade A Stielhandgranate 1915. Such grenades are extremely rare, almost all of those encountered being dug relics. You may not see another like this. Extremely rare WWI Grenade Mk II Friction Brassard Extremely Rare WWI Gurkha Kukri An excellent and somewhat rare original WWI British military kukri. Of Indian Ordnance manufacture, it conforms fully to the military pattern in issue during both World Wars. The grip scales are secured by brass rivets, while the steel pommel cap is riveted to the blade tang by two small dome rivets, there is a steel bolster. The blade has a single short fuller. It is clearly stamped with Indian Ordnance marks and is dated 1917. While there is some surface rust to the blade, I believe there is only minimal pitting and that near the tip. It is complete with it\'s original Ordnance scabbard. An excellent example of a rare and much reproduced fighting knife. Extremely rare WWI Hotchkiss .303 Ammo Box An ammunition box for .303 Hotchkiss ammunition belts. The belts were introduced primarily for use with guns mounted in First World War tanks, termed the MkI* and introduced in June of 1917. This rare ammo box is lacking it\'s internal divisions but retains it\'s original internal label and externally is in stunning original condition. An extremely rare WWI ammo box. Extremely rare WWI Hotchkiss .303 Ammo Box An ammunition box for .303 Hotchkiss ammunition belts. The belts were introduced primarily for use with guns mounted in First World War tanks, termed the MkI* and introduced in June of 1917. This rare ammo box is lacking it's internal divisions but retains it's original internal label and original finish, the leather closure tab is weak though complete. An extremely rare WWI ammo box. I am seeking a deactivated Hotchkiss .303 portative and a German MG08/15, don't hesitate to get in touch if you can assist Extremely rare WWI Indian P\'03 Bayonet Frog The only example of this pattern I have seen outside of Carter\'s books on the subject. Extremely rare WWI KD Service Dress Tunic A superb example of seldom encountered WWI khaki drill clothing. It bears what I assume to be its original owner\'s name printed onto the lower inside. While retaining brass general Service buttons, it only retains evidence of where the original Territorial shoulder titles were applied. What is interesting is the presence of whipped cotton thread loops indicating the original attachment of Corporals’\' rank chevrons and War Service Chevrons using wire hooks, enabling their removal for laundering. A rare and intersting tunic Extremely rare WWI KD Service Dress Tunic A superb example of seldom encountered WWI khaki drill clothing. While retaining brass general Service buttons, it also bears whipped-cotton thread loops indicating the original attachment of Long Service & Good Conduct chevrons, and War Service chevrons, using wire hooks, enabling their removal for laundering. A rare and intersting tunic in superb condition. Extremely rare WWI Lewis Machine Gun Magazine Carrier One of just a few I've seen in the past thirty years. Extremely rare WWI Lewis Machine Gun Magazine Carrier One of just a few I've seen in the past thirty years. Extremely rare WWI Manchester Pals Service Dress Tunic An exceptionally rare tunic. Fresh to the market, it is a that of a Warrant officer of the 17th (Service) Battalion of the Manchester Regiment and bears rare battle insignia. Sadly I didn't secure the accompanying medal group but I do have copy service records. 2869 Cpl / SJT Drummer James gale enlisted in to the 5th Leinster regiment in 1890 whilst living in Manchester. He served in Malta and South Africa (Boer war) and was discharged after 22 years service age 40 in 1912. Awarded Queens South Africa medal with clasps for Cape colony, Orange free state & Transvaal, along with Edward VII Army Long Service & Good Conduct medal (named to him as SJT Drummer) Re-enlisted on the 23rd of September 1914 as 9073 C.SJT.MJR. (A-WO.CL.1/RSM) with the 17th (Service) Battalion of the Manchester Regiment. He landed in France 8th November 1915, suffering a gun shot wound on the 1st July 1916, the first day of the Battle of the Somme He returned to England 4th July 1916. Ultimately he was discharged 6th April 1918 with Silver War Badge number 377089 under Army order 2(b) dated 10 August 1917 due to eyesight & age (45) I believe he died at Mancheser in 1956 Extremely rare WWI Manchester Pals Service Dress Tunic Additional images Extremely rare WWI Maxim Machine Gun Manual A lovely example of this extremely rare Vickers Maxim manual from 1914. Extremely rare WWI No14 Periscope A superb example of this pattern introduced during WWI for issue to artillery observers Extremely rare WWI Officer's Steel helmet & Cover An exceptional item of WWI British army headgear having been worn by P A V Stewart CBE DSO, King’s Own Scottish Borderers. Stuart served with the 9th (Scottish) Division in France and Flanders, seeing action at the Somme and other major battles, being awarded the Distinguished Service Order and mentioned in despatches. The shell is an early production example, lacking an applied rim. It is fitted with a Hawkes & Co patent liner. What makes the combination extremely rare is the presence of an example of Hawkes' 'sunproof' camouflage cover in khaki drill covered cork. The latter was intended to be worn in combination with the steel shell, though in tropical or conditions could be worn with the liner alone. Extremely rare WWI Officer's Steel helmet & Cover Additional images Extremely rare WWI Officers\' Private Purchase Water Bottle The only example of this pattern I have encountered. Formerly the property of Lieutenant H J Cotton DCM. Extremely rare WWI or earlier Army Signalers' Leather Bandolier A pattern 1903 style 50-round bandolier with D-ring, apron and other fittings for carriage of semaphore flags and related signaling equipment. Extremely rare WWI OR's Service Dress Trousers An item of issue clothing so rare most collectors will never handle a pair Extremely rare WWI OR's Service Dress Trousers / Breeches So rare you may not see another pair. In lovely condition and clearly marked with their original owner's service number (a search of Public Record Office Medal Index Cards offers up three soldiers given this number during WWI). Ultra-rare, and never previously in a collection. Extremely Rare WWI Patent Service Frame An extremely attractive and rare photograph frame. Cast in bronzed and cold painted base metal alloy it bears patent designation Eastern Front Service Frame suggesting it had a Western Front equivalent. Though clearly lacking a foot or suspender it is complete with a card insert intended to record the service details of the portrait\'s subject. There is a crack to the bottom edge though it isn\'t immediately apparent. In all a rare and attractive memento of the Great War. Extremely Rare WWI Personal Kit Roll Bearing four-digit service number and abbreviated unit marks. Extremely rare WWI P\'14 Rifle Handbook Handbook of the Enfield Pattern 1914 .303-inch Magazine Rifle. Published in 1916, running to 30 pages of detailed text with supporting illustrations. Cover split at spine though still present. Extremely rare. Extremely rare WWI RFC / RAF Avro Type 504 Technical Notes Extremely rare WWI RFC / RAF Sopwith Dolphin Manual Incomplete and fragmentary Extremely rare WWI RFC Aldis / Ring-and-Bead Sight Combination This formerly the property of Royal Flying Corps anti-Zeppelin 39 Squadron officer Geoffrey Stedman Farmer Extremely rare WWI Royal Flying Corps Attitude Indicator While resembling a spirit level, this instrument employs a metal sphere within a glass tube Extremely rare WWI Royal Flying Corps Cockpit Instrument Lamp Extremely rare WWI Savage Model 1907 .32 Automatic Pistol Magazine Extremely rare WWI Savage Model 1907 Automatic Pistol Box Formerly the property of a Great War British Army officer Extremely rare WWI Savage Model 1907 Automatic Pistol Holster As carried by a British Army officer, one of the Curwen brothers Extremely rare WWI Scottish Women\'s Hospital Title At the outbreak of the First World War the Scottish Federation of the National Union of Women\'s Suffrage Societies, at the suggestion of Dr Elsie Inglis, put forward the idea of female medical units to serve on the front line. The War Office rejected the idea, but nonetheless private donations and the fundraising of local societies financed a number of units staffed entirely by women, The Scottish Women\'s Hospital was thus founded. The organisation\'s headquarters were in Edinburgh throughout the war, with committees also in Glasgow and London. The first unit mobilised established a 200 bed Auxiliary Hospital at Royaumont Abbey in December 1914. In April 1915, Dr Inglis herself was at the head of a unit based in Serbia. The Austrian offensive of that summer led to their camps being overrun and a number of the staff including Inglis herself being taken prisoner, only to be released after negotiations. By the end of the war there were fourteen Scottish Women\'s Hospitals in France, Serbia, Russia, Salonica and Macedonia. Inglis herself was ill with cancer by 1917 while working in Russia. She and her unit were part of the retreat of forces to Archangel and she was evacuated to Newcastle on the 25th November of that year, only to die the following day. The Scottish Women\'s Hospitals\' work continued until the end of the war. This is an astonishingly rare original brass shoulder title to this fascinating unit. Extremely rare WWI Seaforth Highlanders & WWII Home Guard Pike Bayonet I purchased the Winchester 1913 Pattern bayonet because of its unit marks to the 2/6 Seaforth Highlanders. It was only upon closer examination I discovered traces of weld to the cross guard indicating it was re-used during the Second World War as part of a Home Guard pike. As such it is one of the rarest P'13s I've ever handled. A fascinating bayonet Extremely Rare WWI SMLE Rifle Training Chart A rare original WWI training poster on the SMLE MkIII. Published by Gale & Polden. It is in excellent rolled condition and measures 20\" x 25\". One for the collector of SMLE related material. I doubt you will see another. Extremely rare WWI Stokes Mortar Clinometer Only the second I have ever seen, the other being a relic Extremely rare WWI Tank Corps Hotchkiss .303 Ammo Box An ammunition box for .303 Hotchkiss ammunition belts. The belts were introduced primarily for use with guns mounted in First World War tanks, termed the MkI* and introduced in June of 1917. This rare ammo box is lacking its internal divisions but retains its original paint finish including lid markings referring to the MkV and Medium MkA (Whippet) tanks. These tanks were fitted with magazines designed to carry these ammo boxes. The leather closure tab lacks its tongue. An extremely rare WWI ammo box. I am seeking a deactivated Hotchkiss .303 portative and a German MG08/15, don't hesitate to get in touch if you can assist Extremely rare WWI Toothbrush A 1918 dated example in unused condition Extremely rare WWI Trench Water Filter Likely the only example you will encounter. The rubber tube has perished but could easily be replaced for cosmetic purposes Extremely rare WWI Tropical Water Carrier An extremely rare item of British military equipment which up until I found this example I had no idea had been adopted by the Army so early. The Chagul is made from canvas and was intended to carry water. After soaking for an appropriate length of time and subsequent filling the Chagul would retain up to 85% of it\'s contents after 24 hours. I have encountered just a few WWII dated examples, which are prized by collectors of Far East issue kit, however this incredibly rare mint example is dated 1919. A fascinating item. Extremely rare WWI Vickers 2-inch (Toffee Apple) Trench Mortar Manual Ex-Imperial War Museum library Extremely Rare WWI Vickers Machine Gun Ammo Box An example of the Box, Belt, Ammunition, Vickers .303-inch M.G., No. 3, Mk. III. Certainly one of the most rare of Vickers accessories. These were introduced in 1912 and superseded by metal ammo boxes before the War\'s end. This example has been varnished and will complement any Great War period Vickers display. Extremely Rare WWI War Department Cottton Textiles Office History No doubt the only copy you will see of this fascinating volume. Printed in a large format it covers the work of the War Office Department responsible for managing the procurement of cotton textile fabric ranging from aircraft and balloon skin to gas mask fabric, clothing and webbing. Utterly fascinating. Extremely rare WWI Webley Revolver Carton Formerly the property of one of the Curwen brothers. Surviving examples of such cases are near impossible to find. Extremely rare WWI Wilson Goggles I acquired these with a Robbins of Dudley fighting knife from the family of the veteran who owned them during WWI. They are illistrated in Mick Prodger\'s excellent work on flying headgear, though I suspect they were worn in the field by troops other than avaitors. In superb condition and very rarely encountered. Extremely rare WWI Wireless Signals Squadron Title Extremely rare WWI Wrist Warmers These were acquired with a 20th Manchester Regiment ORs Service Dress tunic and cap, fresh to the market and originally purchased from the veteran's widow. Extremely Rare WWI-WWII 4th KOSB Flag A rather handsome and large King's Own Scottish Borderers flag, of multi-piece printed cotton construction. Approx 50- x 70-inches Extremely Rare WWII 2-inch Mortar Sight I have been fortunate in surfacing a few of these extremely rare sights. Each is complete, in excellent condition, and extremely well marked (the one illustrated being a typical sample piece). Up until this point the only example I had handled in over 20 years of collecting in this field was incomplete, and I paid well into three figures to add it to my collection. You may not see another. Extremely rare WWII 2nd Infantry Division Helmet A 1944 dated Mk2 steel helmet retaining its original finish and 2nd Infantry Division transfer decal. While regimentally badged helmets are rare, divisional insignia are extremely so. The 2nd Infantry Division served throughout the Burma campaign with great distinction. Extremely rare WWII 9 Commando cast-alloy Plaque A large (42 cm) plaque which likely adorned one of the unit's barracks Extremely rare WWII Anti-Gas Cape One of rarest of items of WWII kit. General issue, and carried rolled atop the haversack, they were designed to be worn over web equipment, indeed they are fitted at the back to accommodate the pack or haversack. Very few have survived, and examples very seldom appear on the market, when they do they are frequently stiff and often pretty much solid, this is a good strong and supple example. On the wants list of most collectors of WWII British Army kit, you will wait a very long time to find another. Extremely rare WWII Anti-Gas Cape One of rarest of items of WWII kit. General issue, and carried rolled atop the haversack, they were designed to be worn over web equipment, indeed they are fitted at the back to accommodate the pack or haversack. Very few have survived, and examples very seldom appear on the market, when they do they are frequently stiff and often pretty much solid, this is a good strong and supple example. On the wants list of most collectors of WWII British Army kit, you will wait a very long time to find another. Extremely Rare WWII Anti-Gas Wallet Purchased with the mug and issue marked washing kit, this is an extremely rare anti-gas wallet for protection of the soldier\'s Pay Book and personal papers. It was found to contain two French bank notes and a unit photograph, no doubt including the original owner. Extremely rare. Extremely rare WWII Army Issue Cotton Vest An excellent damage-free example faintly marked though in a large size, 4, and 1944 dated. Extremely rare WWII Army Issue Cutlery Knife Perhaps the most rare item of WWII personal kit. Extremely rare WWII Army Issue Cutlery Knife A superb 1940 dated example of perhaps the most rare item of WWII personal kit Extremely rare WWII Army Issue Cutlery Knife A superb 1939 dated example of perhaps the rarest item of WWII personal kit Extremely rare WWII Army Issue Tooth Brush Certainly one of the rarest of items from the washing and shaving kit. Extremely rare WWII Army Issue Towell Another exceptionally rare item of issue kit, indeed an item that I didn\'t manage to score from my \"Wants\" list even after years collecting in this field. It will benefit from a gentle hand-wash, however the marks and 1944 date are still perfectly clear. You may wait a very long time to find another. Extremely rare WWII Army Issue Towell Another exceptionally rare item of issue kit, indeed an item that I didn\'t manage to score from my \"Wants\" list even after years collecting in this field. It will benefit from a gentle hand-wash, however the marks and 1941 date are still apparent. The second of two I purchased with a trunk of issue kit to one man. You may wait a very long time to find another. Extremely rare WWII Army Officers' Clothing & Equipment Manual Offered here are digital scans of this near-unobtainable publication, to be delivered as email file attachments. This fascinating 15 page manual details the clothing and equipment requirements of Army officers and as such is a primary reference for collectors and re-enactors in this field. Extremely rare WWII ARP Blackout Tape An original tin of Butterfly Brand* Specially Prepared Air Raid Precaution Sealing Tape. A rare and poignant souvenir of the blackout.* Extremely rare WWII ATS Officer's Pyjamas An extremely rare Ordnance Sealed Working Pattern set of Female Officer's Pyjamas. Quiet assuredly the only such pair you are ever likely to see. Extremely rare WWII Battle Jerkin Designed by Colonel Rivers-MacPherson, this distinctive item of equipment is was issued to Commandos and D-Day assault troops. Examples are very seldom encountered Extremely rare WWII Battle Jerkin Additional images Extremely rare WWII Bomb Disposal Equipment An example of the Stevens Stopper. Designed by the head of RAF Bomb Disposal, this device was used to render type 17, 17A or 17B bomb fuzes inert by introducing a viscous solution to stop the mechanism and render it unable to start again regardless of vibrations or movement. The method used was to first evacuate all the air from the fuze pocket in the bomb and then introduce a suitable resinous liquid into the fuze pocket under vacuum pressure to ensure penetration into the mechanism of the fuze thus jamming up the works. Extremely rare WWII British Army / Home Guard / Sniper Camouflage Veil Of knotted construction akin to contemporary issue helmet nets though having a much finer mesh size. Acquired with the Home Guard helmet also listed, and illustrated here for scale. The only example I have handled Extremely rare WWII British Army Anti-Gas Gloves An as issued pair of these incredibly scarce oilskin gloves, lacking from all but the most advanced collections. Extremely rare WWII British Army Climbing Breeches Extremely Rare WWII British Army Issue Kilt An extremely rare Government Tartan kilt retaining it\'s original issue marks and label. It dates to 1936 and is to fit a wearer with 32\" waist and height 5\' 7-8\". It also bears the details and service number of it\'s original owner. The short leather fastening belts are lacking though are easy to replace, elsewhere there is a small hole as shown in the photographs and only light wear and rear. Overall the appearnce is excellent and it displays extremely well indeed. One of only a very few original WWII kilts to retain their original label which I have encountered. Extremely rare WWII British Para Machete This unique pattern of machete was designed for issue to British Paratroops during WWII. It features a leather scabbard with integral straps enabling it to be fastened to the leg. Ron Flook describes the machete in his British & Commonwealth Military Knives (pages 109-10), and I have actually handled the Ordnance Sealed Pattern of the Scabbard, the label of which confirms it to be specifically Paratroop issue. I have owned just two in over 20 years of collecting British equipment. Extremely rare WWII British Para Machete See Swords & Knives shop category. Extremely rare WWII Camouflaged Groundsheet Cape A very good example of the short-lived early-War camouflaged variant of the standard Army issue groundsheet cape. One of only a few I have ever seen. Extremely Rare WWII Canadian Armoured Reconnaisance BD A superb WWII Canadian BD to a Trooper of the 4th Princess Louise Dragoon Guards. The blouse is Canadian-made, 1943 dated and of the original Pattern which has hook-and-eye neck closure. The original insignia comprises 4. P.L.D.C. shoulder titles, CANADA strips, and Divisional flashes, all the unit insignia is printed. There is a Long Service and Good Conduct chevron to the left forearm and War Service chevrons to the right. On 26 January 1941, the 4th (Active) Princess Louise Dragoon Guards was mobilized. It was converted to armour and redesignated 4th Reconnaissance Battalion (4th Princess Louise Dragoon Guards) on 11 February 1941. The battalion was formed from personnel from 1st Canadian Infantry Division in the United Kingdom together with reinforcements from Canada in July 1941. On 08 June 1942, it was redesignated as 4th Reconnaissance Regiment (4th Princess Louise Dragoon Guards). \"A\" Squadron landed in Sicily on 13 July 1943 as a part of 1st Canadian Infantry Division and it was joined by the rest of the Regiment on 27 August 1943. On 04 September 1943, \"A\" Squadron landed in Italy and was joined by the remainder of the Regiment on 30 September 1943. On 13 July 1944 the Regiment was converted to infantry and redesignated 4th Princess Louise Dragoon Guards. It was transferred to 12th Infantry Brigade, 5th Canadian Armoured Division, and served in an infantry role. It moved to North-West Europe on 26 February 1945, as part of 5th Canadian Armoured Division. The Regiment was again converted to armour on 15 March 1945 and was redesignated as 4th Reconnaissance Regiment (4th Princess Louise Dragoon Guards). The condition of the garment is excellent. It came from a deceased estate in the UK and I strongly suspect its original owner married and settled in this country after the War. Likely the only opportunity you will have to acquire such an original WWII Canadian Armoured Reconnaissance BD. Extremely rare WWII Canadian Cigarette Gift to the Troops Likely the only example you will see. In excellent condition. Packaging only. Extremely rare WWII Chocolate, Sweets, Matches & Salt Ration Dated February 1945, unopened, complete with original contents Extremely Rare WWII Commando Issue Binoculars A superb set of the rare AP12115 Binoculars described in official documents as being \"for Combined Operations\", though other period documents suggest an Airborne application. This unique waterproof pattern is constructed from Bakelite and brass with lightweight plastic lenses. Focus is achieved via individual adjustment of the objective lenses. This set is complete with it\'s sling and integral cover, which bears printed instructions. An exceptional and rare item of WWII British Special Forces equipment. Extremely Rare WWII Commando Issue Binoculars A superb set of the rare AP12115 Binoculars described in official documents as being "for Combined Operations", though other period documents suggest an Airborne application. This unique waterproof pattern is constructed from Bakelite and brass with lightweight plastic lenses. Focus is achieved via individual adjustment of the objective lenses. This set is complete with it's sling and integral cover, which bears printed instructions; while these binoculars are uncommon, examples retaining their integral case are rare indeed. An exceptional and rare item for the advanced collector of WWII British Special Forces equipment. Extremely rare WWII Commando Medal Group A named group to an officer of Combined Operations Bombardment Unit Medal Group, an extremely interesting and little documented Commando unit. I doubt you'll find another medal group to the COBU. Biography Captain Derek Aubrey Crofts, RA Born at Wadsworth, London on 4 Nov 1918 Before the war he lived at 25 Aldrington Road, London SW 16 Commissioned 2nd Lieut., RA, Reg Army Emerg Comm, 15 March 1941 Served with 59th (4 W Lancs) Medium Regiment, RA from 1 April 1941 to 27 Dec 1941 Transferred to 116 Field Regiment, RA on 28 Dec 1941 Promoted War Substantive Lieut, RA on 15 Sep 1942 Appointed Acting Captain, RA on 1 May 1943 On 9 May 1944 he, and four other officers from 2 COBU, were appointed as Bombardment Liaison Officers on HM Ships proceeding to Home waters. Posted to 2nd COBU, RA on 30 Oct 1943 and remained with that unit until at least May 1945 1 COBU was the primary COBU participating in the Normandy invasion Released from active service as an Hon. Captain some time prior to August 1946 Awarded the Efficiency Medal (Territorial) in the London Gazette of 22 June 1993 Died at Croydon, Surrey in first quarter, 1996 at the age of 79 Sources: 59th (4th W. Lancs) Medium Regt. Royal Artilery 1939-1945; Soldier, Sailor; War Diary of 2nd COBU (WO 170/1087 and WO 170/4704); War Diary of 1st COBU (WO 171/962); various Army Lists; London Gazette. Extremely rare WWII Complete Tea Ration Tin An original WWII Tear Ration tin complete and unopened. Exceptionally rare. Extremely Rare WWII Cotton Long-Sleeved Vest The only example of the British Army issue long-sleeved cotton vest I have encountered. War Assistance manufacture, 1941 dated and in superb condition, showing only minor storage marks. Two of these were acquired with the Royal Engineers clothing also listed. Extremely rare WWII dated Army Issue Cutlery Knife Extremely rare WWII Dated Shirt A 1945 dated collar-attached half-front-opening shirt in superb condition. Extremely rare. Extremely rare WWII Defence Research Studio Camouflage and Manoeuvres Scale Models A somewhat charming and extensive group of late 1930s-1940s small scale models of troops, military vehicles, field structures and emplacements manufactured at the Def-Res Studio, Netheravon, Surrey. The only reference I have to this establishment is in the Basil Liddel Hart archive as below. The Liddel Hart military archives held at King's College, London. LIDDELL HART: 15/3/154 [1924]-1940 Papers relating to methods of camouflage and concealment used in World War One and developed in the 1930s, comprising newspaper cuttings and journal articles on camouflage of troops and equipment, aircraft bases and ships, by smoke screens, killshadow netting, colour resemblance, disruptive colouring and dazzle paint; draft articles with manuscript diagrams, sent to LIDDELL HART by Lt Col Dudley D Haskard in Mar 1938, on use of killshadow netting (piece enclosed) for troops in the field, methods of camouflaging large industrial and military installations, and RAF defence by camouflage; printed specifications, price list and illustrations of scale model camouflage landscapes for indoor army training, made at the Defence Research Studio, Netheravon, Wiltshire. 1 file Extremely rare WWII Defense Research Studio Camouflage and Manoeuvres Scale Models Additional images Extremely Rare WWII DEMS Battledress A superb BD and document group to a Naval Gunlayer, Maritime Royal Artillery serving on a D.E.M.S. or Defensively Armed Merchant Ship. It comes with the original owner\'s DEMS Pocket Book, his service record and release papers, DEMS citation, photographs etc. An extremely rare group. Extremely Rare WWII Denim BD Trousers A near unissued pair of the first pattern of Denim Overall Trousers. Conforming to the so-called "1937" pattern Serge Battledress it has ankle tabs and concealed buttons throughout. In a very useful size. The condition is effectively faultless. These are rather rare, certainly far more so than their serge battledress equivalent. You will most certainly wait a very long time to see another pair to match these Extremely Rare WWII Denim BD Trousers A near unissued pair of the first pattern of Denim Overall Trousers. Conforming to the so-called \"1937\" pattern Serge Battledress it has ankle tabs and concealed buttons throughout. In a very good size, to fit waist approx 34\". The condition is effectively faultless. These are stunningly rare, certainly far more so than their serge battledress equivalent. You will most certainly wait a very long time to see another pair so good as these. Extremely Rare WWII Denim BD Trousers An unissued 1940 dated pair of the first pattern of Denim Overall Trousers. Conforming to the so-called "1937" pattern Serge Battledress it has ankle tabs and concealed buttons throughout. In a very useful size. These are rather rare, certainly far more so than their serge battledress equivalent. Commonly associated with LDV and Home Guard, though also favoured by Commandos and commonly worn in all theatres in hot weather. You will most certainly wait a very long time to see another pair to match these Extremely rare WWII Far East Theatre Hood & Gauntlets Typical of Indian-made military clothing of the period, manufactured from jungle green cotton canvas, the hood having coconut husk buttons. These are the only such examples I have ever seen, and are perhaps theatre-made. They belonged to Lieutenant R.C.H.Briggs of 146th Regiment Royal Armoured Corps (late Duke of Wellington's Regiment) Extremely Rare WWII Free Belgian Army Cloth Flashes A menu card from a dinner held at Tynan Abbey Ireland in October 1945. Tynan was the base camp of the 5th Infantry Brigade Merckem of the Belgian Army. The Brigade was formed in May 1945. Attached to the card are examples of each of the formation signs of the unit, each British-made, namely a printed first-pattern flash and a machine-woven second pattern. An extremely rare original group. Extremely rare WWII Gas Detector Tippet Extremely rare WWII German Skeletal Bayonet Frog Extremely rare WWII German V1 Flying Bomb Tail Rudder An original wartime element of one of these fascinating weapons Extremely rare WWII Girls Training Corps FS Cap The Girls Training Corps was founded in 1942 to offer girls and young women Naval training in advance of potential recruitment into the Services. It is said their duties included being able to carry messages by bicycle and to generally be useful in the event of an invasion. This is an exedingly rare Field Service cap to the GTC. Extremely rare WWII Girls Training Corps Uniform An original WWII GTC Officer\'s tunic. It is by the prestigious military tailors Gieves & Co and is named to an officer of WRNS. The original owner was clearly a WRNS Officer seconded to the GTC. The Girls Training Corps was founded in 1942 to offer girls and young women Naval training in advance of potential recruitment into the Services. It is said their duties included being able to carry messages by bicycle and to generally be useful in the event of an invasion. This fascinating tunic has some minor moth as shown in the photographs, and the shoulder strap buttons appear to be lacking, otherwise it presents itself very well. I doubt you will see another. Extremely rare WWII Grenade Pouches Part of a small batch I was extremely lucky to secure some years ago. These two-pocket pouches for the P\'37 web equipment carry No36 and similarly sized grenades. Thus far these have been bought by museums and sophisticated collectors, none of whom had previously encountered these clearly extremely rare pouches. I have less than 10 left. Extremely rare WWII Grenade Pouches Part of a small batch I was extremely lucky to secure some years ago. These two-pocket pouches for the P\'37 web equipment carry No36 and similarly sized grenades. Thus far these have been bought by museums and sophisticated collectors, none of whom had previously encountered these clearly extremely rare pouches. I thought I had none left but just found this pair in the attic. Extremely rare WWII Ground Gas Detector Papers Only the second example I\'ve ever seen. Extremely rare WWII Ground Gas Detector Papers An ultra-rare item of anti-gas equipment in superb condition. Extremely Rare WWII Home Front Blackout Paper An unused pack. Extremely poignant. Extremely rare WWII Indian Army Issue Shirt A half-front-opening example in excellent condition. Extremely rare WWII Indian Collarless Shirt This distinctive pattern with shoulder straps and pockets was uniquely manufactured in India, though worn by both the Indian and British Armies in the Far East. This is a mint unissued and WWII dated example, and extremely rare. Extremely rare WWII Indian KD Battledress Trousers As worn with the rare KD BD blouse and later the Aertex BD blouse. This is an exceptional and rare dated pair. Extremely rare WWII Indian Pattern '37 Binoculars Pouch I have collected British webbing and leather accoutrements for nearly 30 years and this is the only example of the Indian P'37 binoculars pouch I have owned. Unlike other variants, the Indian pouches incorporate a tin-plate rather than a fibre former. This 1941 dated example is in excellent un-Blanco'd condition. Extremely rare WWII Japanese Uniform Group additional images Extremely rare WWII Japanese Uniform Group As found in its wicker case, a rare group of WWII Japanese Army uniforms, personal kit and equipment. Including tunic, trousers, jakitabi boots, field cap, sword belt, personal kit pouch, valise, map case and water bottle. The tunic bears a small hole to the front (obscured when closed) and a larger corresponding one at the back, the map case lacks it\'s closure tab, while the remaining elements show field use and commensurate wear. A rare group worthy of further research. Extremely rare WWII Jungle Green Battledress Trousers Certainly one of the most sought after of items of WWII British Army issue tropical clothing, much rarer than serge BD trousers, the Indian-made JG trousers worn with the cellular Battledress blouse. Extremely Rare WWII Jungle Green Cotton Vest A mint unissued and 1945 dated example. Extremely rare WWII Middle East Commando Knife Middle East Commando Knife One of the most distinctive and sought after knives of World War Two. I have owned a great many of the iconic first pattern FS knives, yest this is only the third of this pattern I have handled. I thoroughly recommend Charles Messenger's superb history of the Middle East Commandos Extremely rare WWII Military Police Helmet An excellent WWII MkII steel helmet retaining its original insignia. Showing evidence of protracted use, including a painted lozenge to one side, later overpainted, and subsequent Military Police insignia. A characterful example, and a rare specimen. Extremely Rare WWII Mk III Helmet with Argyle & Sutherland Highlanders Decals This extremely rare MkIII helmet presents itself in entirely untouched and original condition. The shell retains it\'s original textured green paint. To each side is the distinctive diced decal of the Argyle & Sutherland Highlanders. The liner is original to the helmet and particularly early in date, it was likely either old stock or a working-life replacement. It is in a large size, 7 1/4. The original chinstrap is present, though it has lost it\'s elasticity. The condition overall is excellent. The Mk III was introduced in late 1943 and superseded by the Mk IV before the War\'s end. Examples are rather scarce, such an example with unit decals to a Highland Regiment is exceedingly rare. Extremely rare WWII MkVI Thunderflash Tube Extremely rare WWII No 80 Grenade An officially sectioned example Extremely Rare WWII No18 Tank Smoke Generator Ammo Box The No18 smoke grenade/bomb was primarily discharged or projected from tanks, practically every one had some sort of smoke emitting device fitted. The No18 4\" Smoke generator created a smoke screen for around a minute and a half. The projectors were mounted on the tank\'s turrets with the ammunition stored inside. I have no doubt this is to only example of this extremely rare ammunition crate you or I will see. It retains it\'s original paint, markings and labels, and is dated 1943. A rather small crate, with very economic postage rates. Extremely Rare WWII Officers\' Khaki Beret A superb and \"salty\" original WWII officers\' beret of the Hallamshire Battalion of the York and Lancaster Regiment. It bears its original gilding metal officers\' badge (with tongues) and red felt distinguishing backing. The Hallamshires served as part of the ill fated Norwegian campaign in 1940 with the 146th Infantry Brigade. It went on to spend the next two years in Iceland before going on to garrison duties in Scotland and preparation for the invasion of North West Europe. Landing in France on 9 June 1944 with the 49th Infantry Division they were involved in the attack on Fontenay-le-Pesnel (Operation Martlet) against the 26th Panzer Grenadier Regiment, the capture of the docks at Le Havre, and in later the liberation of Arnhem in April 1945 Extremely rare WWII Officer\'s Tank Regiment Beret A superb private purchase Royal Tank Regiment black beret. Retaining its original label named to Military Cross winner H G Stewart. In excellent condition throughout. The only provenanced black beret I have encountered. Worthy of further research. Extremely rare WWII OR\'s Collarless Shirt A WWII issue collarless shirt in an extremely scarce large size. It belonged to the same soldier as the BD I have listed, the blouse of which is labelled to fit a wearer with 42-3\" chest. In superb condition. I doubt you will find another in such a useful size and in this condition in a very long time. Extremely rare WWII Parachute Training School 'Canopy Club' Lapel Badge Extremely rare WWII Parachutist's Good Luck Teddy Bear Recently acquired from an deceased's estate, an extremely poignant good luck charm in the form of a small black and white plush teddy bear. Pinned to the teddy are a felt poppy and a fabric leek; the latter likely indicating the original owner of the bear was Welsh, or perhaps served with 6th (Royal Welsh) Battalion, Parachute Regiment. Stitched to the front of the toy are scarce hand-embroidered variant Operational Parachutist's wings. No doubt this delightful little chap was given to a paratrooper by a loved one, to be carried on campaign as a mememto and good luck charm. Extremely rare WWII Paratroop Rifle Valise Extremely rare WWII Paratroop Sten Bayonet Plate-Retainer Pouch An example of the special pouch introduced to carry the Paratroop-issue Sten Plate-Retainer used when jumping with the gun disassembled. While the frogs turn up on occasion, these little pouches are effectively impossible to find on their own. Only the pouch is for sale, the bayonet and frog are illustrated for information only Extremely rare WWII Paratroop Sten Bayonet Plate-Retainer Pouch An example of the special pouch introduced to carry the Paratroop-issue Sten Plate-Retainer used when jumping with the gun disassembled. While the frogs turn up on occasion, these little pouches are effectively impossible to find on their own. Extremely rare WWII Paratroop Training Helmet An excellent example of one of the rarest items of WWII paratroop kit, and only the second original example of a 'rubber bungee' I have handled. Extremely rare WWII POW Issue Waistcoat The only example of this rare garment I have encountered. A button-fronted woollen body warmer or waistcoat bearing the label of the Red Cross & St John War Organization, London. These were part of the range of clothing and necessaries which were sent to German POW camps for the aid of Allied Prisoners of War. In superb condition. Extremely rare WWII RAF Electrically Heated Flying Boots An exceptional pair of WWII RAF D-Type electrically heated boots. Retaining their original labels and RAE connectors (the latter were frequently removed). Size 8. Near impossible to replace, let alone improve. Extremely rare WWII RAF Flying Boot Everhot Pockets A pair of pouch combinations as worn with the short-lived Everhot heating system of circa 1940. The RAF adopted the use of Everhot pouches as a means of heating flying clothing by employing sachets of a chemical which generated heat via an exothermic chemical reaction upon mixing with water. The 1940 Pattern flying gloved incorporated pockets for the Everhot sachets, while these pouches were worn inside the flying boots. The system proved dangerous and was rapidly superseded by electrical heating systems. These pouches are exceptionally rare, indeed none are illustrated in Prodger’s essential and comprehensive references on the subject of RAF flying clothing. Extremely rare WWII RAF Flying Boot Everhot Pockets A pair of pouch combinations as worn with the short-lived Everhot heating system of circa 1940. The RAF adopted the use of Everhot pouches as a means of heating flying clothing by employing sachets of a chemical which generated heat via an exothermic chemical reaction upon mixing with water. The 1940 Pattern flying gloved incorporated pockets for the Everhot sachets, while these pouches were worn inside the flying boots. The system proved dangerous and was rapidly superseded by electrical heating systems. These pouches are exceptionally rare, indeed none are illustrated in Prodger’s essential and comprehensive references on the subject of RAF flying clothing. Extremely Rare WWII RAF Nursing Sister\'s Uniform Group An extremely rare uniform group to an Officer of Princess Mary\'s Royal Air Force Nursing Service. It was discovered still in the original owner\'s foot locker which bears her name 6088, Sister [Pilot Officer equivalent] M I Joyce. The group comprises her black felt four-cornered cap, blue beret and tropical issue white felt Panama hat, her veil (which bears a blue-embroidered RAF crest), tropical issue dress, khaki and white stockings, khaki drill skirt and high leg boots. The elements bear her name and most are labelled. The dress is approximately size 10-12. All the elements are in superb condition, though the white stockings have been darned and there is some moth to the veil. It is fair to say this is a truly exceptional uniform group, I have seen examples of the felt cap fetch upwards of £350 on their own at auction, while a complete group such as this is near un-heard of. A unique opportunity. This group will post very economically without the steel footlocker, please email to discuss your postage options. Extremely rare WWII RAF Prototype Escape Boots An exceptionally rare pair of the prototype RAF escape boots. Based upon designs of Clayton Hutton of MI-9 and introduced for trials in 1942. They differ from the officially production pattern primarily in having polished leather uppers with the zip at the front rather than side. This pair are size 8 and in superb condition. They are also issue stamped to the tongues to 1201 R Peel, RAF. You will be lucky to see another pair. Extremely rare WWII RAF Regiment Steel Helmet Bearing its original insignia Extremely Rare WWII RAF Sea Water De-Salting Kit As carried with some of the standard issue dinghy kits. These are exceptionally rare, certainly one of the most difficult to find WWII RAF survival aids. Extremely rare WWII RAF Special Flying Ration Tin As issued to aircrew carrying out missions of four hours or more Extremely rare WWII RAF Vehicle Roundels As preserved by a WWII RAF veteran, a pair of water-transfer RAF roundel decals. 9 inches in diameter. A unique opportunity. Extremely rare WWII Reading Division War Book Potentially unique, a period duplicated typewritten record of of details such as locations and strength of Home Guard units, vulnerable points, plans of local defense committees, medical arrangements for dealing with casualties etc, detailed by Parish for use by civil defence and anti-invasion forces, circa 1940, 35 cm x 23 cm Extremely rare WWII Rifle Brigade Badged Helmet A hugely impressive and extremely rare helmet retaining its original transfer decal Rifle Brigade badge. One of the best Second World War badged British helmets I have ever seen. Extremely Rare WWII Royal Navy Officer\'s Battledress Trousers An unissued pair of Admiralty Officers\' Blue Serge Working Dress Trousers, \"Working Dress\" being the term used by the Navy for their equivalent of the Battledress issued to it\'s officers late in the War. This is the only such pair of these trousers I have ever seen. Extremely Rare WWII Royal Scots Fusiliers Helmet Decal Extremely rare WWII Royal South African Air Force Tropical Helmet A very distinctive item of headdress bearing the name and service number of its original owner Extremely Rare WWII SAS Group A Second World War SAS group pertaining to 7952596 Trooper Pringle Gibb of Special Raiding Squadron, 1st SAS, including Pay Book, photographs, airgraphs, 1st SAS service certificate dated 16 11 45 and signed by 'Paddy' Mayne, Liberation of Norway certificate, Regimental Association membership card (membership number 84), 1st SAS cloth shoulder titles and beret badge, facsimile official service records and other documents, post-War issued campaign medals, together with an unpublished manuscript biography prepared by his daughter Extremely Rare WWII SAS Group Additional images Extremely Rare WWII SAS Group Additional images>/I> Extremely rare WWII Scots Guards Uniform Group From my own collection, a superb WWII Scots Guards uniform group. It comprises a 1942 dated Battledress Blouse and Other Ranks\' Service Dress Cap. The former bears embroidered shoulder titles, a mechanical transport driver\'s qualification badge, Special Pay forearm badge and two Long Service & Good Conduct chevrons, there is evidence of a wound strip having been worn on the right forearm. The tunic bears the service number of it\'s original owner. The cap has been \"set-up\" in the manner of the Guards. I found this group over 20 years ago and recall writing at the time to the Scot\'s Guards museum and receiving a reply regarding the service number and original owner, though can\'t find the correspondence at the moment, I do believe it referred to service in North Africa and Italy. A superb and rare group. Extremely rare WWII Scottish Staff Officer's Tam o'Shanter Extremely rare WWII Sealed-Pattern British-manufactured US Army Officer's Garrison Cap Extremely Rare WWII Silk Escape Map Production Samples Purchased from the descendants of one of the staff of Alf Cooke Ltd, Leeds, manufacturers of printed playing cards commissioned by the War Office to print escape and evasion silk escape maps during WWII. Here we have a group of six examples of the double-sided map 44 A/B of Burma, Siam and Indo-China. One map is in it\'s completed state while the five others have side B finished, but side A showing as each of the individual print stages respectively. There are traces of old paper tape at the edges of the maps (which is easy to remove without leaving marks, should you wish to do so) which suggests they were used for demonstration purposes, perhaps as part of quality control or for other instruction. They come with a memo to the original owner on Alf Cooke letter headed paper. A unique group for the collector of these escape and evasion maps issued to RAF aircrew and Special Forces. Extremely Rare WWII Silk Escape Map Production Samples Purchased from the descendants of one of the staff of Alf Cooke Ltd, Leeds, manufacturers of printed playing cards commissioned by the War Office to print escape and evasion silk escape maps during WWII. Here we have a group of three examples of the much sought after double-sided map 43 A/B of France, Germany, Belgium and Holland, associated with the D-Day invasion and therafter. One map appears to be in it\'s completed state while the other is complete on one side only with the other cmplete on one side and partly-printed on the other. There are 1944 dtaed pencil annotations to the margins and traces of old paper tape at the edges of the maps (which is easy to remove without leaving marks, should you wish to do so) which suggests they were used for demonstration purposes, perhaps as part of quality control or for other instruction. A unique group for the collector of these escape and evasion maps issued to RAF aircrew and Special Forces. Extremely rare WWII SOE / Airborne Steam-driven Generator A miniature steam engine and dynamo intended fro covert battery re-charging by SOE and other airborne forces. I have included in the illustrations a scan of this tool's entry in the SOE equipment manual Extremely rare WWII Staff Car Pennant, Commander British Military Forces India An extremely fine flag Extremely rare WWII Sugar Ration A complete unopened 1945 dated example. Extremely rare WWII Tea Ration An intact example Extremely rare WWII Tropical Issue Personal Stove As illustrated on page 111 of Brayley & Ingrams\' superb Khaki Drill & Jungle Green, an excellent example of one of the more scarce items of WWII tropical kit Extremely rare WWII Tropical KD Combination Suit The only original example I've encountered of this rare and unusual item of tropical clothing. In mint unissued condition. Extremely rare WWII unofficial RAF 45 (Flying Camels) Squadron Badge A WWII RAF medal and document group including an extremely rare unofficial theatre-made squadron badge. The photograph album includes numerous photographs of squadron personnel wearing the badge. Extremely rare WWII unofficial RAF 45 (Flying Camels) Squadron Badge Additional images Extremely rare WWII unofficial RAF 45 (Flying Camels) Squadron Badge Additional images Extremely Rare WWII Washing & Shaving Kit Roll A washing and shaving kit roll containing an issue knife, fork, spoon and button stick, all bearing the original owner\'s service number. The knife, itself a very rare item of kit, is 1940 dated. An incredibly rare survivor. Extremely Rare WWII Welsh Guards Uniform Group I am delighted to be able to offer this exceptionally rare named WWII uniform group. It comprises the Battledress and headgear of Captain F H Widdrington, Welsh Guards. Widdrington served throughout WWII in North West Europe, almost certainly with the 1st Battalion who fought commendably with the BEF prior to the Dunkirk evacuation, then later in North West Europe post D-Day. The group comprises his tailored 1940 Pattern BD Blouse & Trousers, beret and Service Dress Cap. There is a degree of moth throughout the group as illustrated, however this does not detract from the astonishing rarity and desirability of the uniforms as a whole. Widdrington was clearly a tall man, which means the uniform group will fit a standard mannequin. Quite literally a once on a lifetime opportunity to acquire such a Guards uniform group. Extremely Rare WWII Women's Home Defence League Badge Though many women wished to join the Home Guard, it was not until April 1943 that they were officially allowed to enlist, though only in an a non-combatant role. Prior to this a number of 'Women's Home Defence Leagues' were formed, their members being popularly referred to as 'amazons'. This is a badge of the WHDL, it is maker-marked and in excellent condition. Extremely Rare Zeppelin Raid Poster An extremely inetresting WWI broadhead with letter of authentification from the Imperial War Museum. Extremely scarce 1903 Pattern Bottle Carrier The MkII water bottle carrier from the 1903 Pattern Infantry Bandolier Equipment set. An excellent 1918 dated example. Extremely scarce 1914 dated Webbing Rifle Sling Extremely scarce 1927 Wireless Telegraph Manual Extremely scarce FS Fighting Knife A hugely interesting Fairbairn Sykes knife. A third pattern example by Wilkinson, with what appears to be a hand forged blade. The cross guard bears an Ordnance ownership stamp, in itself a scarce feature. The condition is superb. However the most striking aspect of this Second World War issue example is the presence of knot-work loops to the hilt and scabbard. Such work is historically associated with Naval personnel which in this instance suggests a Royal Marine or Naval Beach Commando provenance. Interstingly the knot to the pommel improves the grip and overall feel of the knife quite considerably. In all the knife is likely unique, and certainly both attractive and intersting. Extremely scarce Motor Machine Gun Corps Shoulder Title A lovely example which has been very tastefully bowed by its wearer. Extremely scarce No76 Northover Projector Drill Grenade The No76 A.W. or Self Igniting Phosphorus grenade was little more than a Molotov cocktail. Developed during 1940 it was intended as an anti-tank grenade, to be hand thrown, or fired from the Northover Projector. This is a superb Drill example, it is extremely well marked and in excellent condition. Please note I am also selling an extremely rare grenade chest for the AW Bomb. Extremely scarce original WWI Mess Tin Cover Extremely scarce pre-WWI Army Issue Binoculars A surprisingly rare item of British Ordnance issue equipment. Army issue binoculars by Ross, dated 1904 and bearing Ordnance ownership marks. The case is exceptionally uncommon, being the earliest official pattern of such issued to the British Army. Of stitched and rivetted construction, the closure tab fastening over a brass stud. This example bears issue stamps of the 2nd Battalion Lincolnshire Regiment. Extremely scarce Private Purchase Battledress Blouse A lovely example of a WWII officer\'s privately tailored BD blouse with interesting and uncommon features. It is tailored in a fine quality barathea and features lined sleeves and body, the latter incorporating internal breast pockets. Formerly the property of a RAMC Lieutenant who served in the Far East. Extremely scarce WWI Turner Encore Clasp Knife A superb and rare example bearing Ordnance ownership marks. Extremely scarce WWII Civil Defence Leather Gaiters A pair of black leather high-leg gaiters or anklets as issued to some Civil Defence personnel. Clearly maker-marked, Ordnance stamped and 1942 dated. Extremely scarce WWII dated 1944 Pattern Web Belt In near mint condition, such examples are near impossible to find Extremely scarce WWII dated 1944 Pattern Web Belt In mint condition, such examples are near impossible to find Extremely scarce WWII Free French Air Force Lapel Badge A rare WWII enamelled sweetheart brooch or lapel badge of the Forces Aériennes Françaises Libres or FAFL. The only example I have encountered. Extremely scarce WWII Jungle Green Battledress Trousers These are certainly one of the rarest and most sought after items of WWII Jungle Green clothing. Extremely scarce WWII Jungle Green Battledress Trousers An excellent 1944 dated pair of Indian-made JG trousers as worn with the cellular Battledress blouse. Certainly one of the most sought after of items of WWII British Army issue tropical clothing, much rarer than serge BD trousers Extremely scarce WWII Other Ranks\' Service Dress Cap From my own collection, a rare early-WWII OR\'s Service Dress cap. It is maker-marked L Silberston & Sons, and though the size and date are less clear, it appears to be size 6 5/8 and 1939 dated. The original owner has applied his service number to the lining. Even though the cap has clearly been issued, it is in excellent condition. The badge, though lacking, has been affixed by a slider, hence there are no holes in the cap band. Certainly an excellent example of one of the most difficult to find items of WWII British Army head-dress. Extremely scarce WWII Webbing 3-inch Mortar Ammunition Carriers Extremely striking 17th / 18th Century Tinder Box A type of object which would have been carried by most soldiers of the period. A fascinating hand-made tinder or tobacco box in heavy gauge copper. The engraved decoration is both primitive and intriguing, incorporating half-timbered and other structures, strange beasts and corrupted script. Extremely Unusual Home Guard Drill No36 Mills Grenade A rather unusual and likely near unique scratch-built drill No36. No doubt fabricated at unit level for the Home Guard, it comprises a carved and painted wooden body (a little out of scale to the original), fitted with a lever, pin, filling and base plugs clearly taken from an actual No36. The whole has great character, a fascinating grenade indeed. Extremely unusual WWII Air Raid & Invasion Insurance Document A highly unusual and no doubt rare item of WWII Home Front ephemera. Extremely unusually marked P\'37 Holster Bearing a large adorsed War Department broad arrow stamp indicating it to be obsolete or \"sold from Service\", most intriguing Extremely-rare 1942 Indian Khaki Drill BD Blouse Only the second example of such a garment I have seen or handled. Not to be confused with the later khaki cellular blouse, this is a khaki drill garment manufactured to what most collector's erroneously call the original "1937" Pattern of Serge Battledress, having concealed buttons throughout. I have collected Battledress for nearly 30 years, and know of no other examples of this pattern, indeed Brayley & Ingrams' "Khaki Drill and Jungle Green" fails to include one. Clearly and exceptionally rare variant Battledress. Extremly fine inert 1917 No23 MkI (Mills) Grenade Extremly rare pre-WWI Military Sporran A superb and rare example of a pre-WWI Highland Regiment issue other ranks\' sporran. It is Glasgow maker marked, dated 1911, and bears Ordnance issue stamps. The condition is superb (there is some old newspaper visible stuck to the trim which I should have removed prior to photography). A stunningly rare item of pre-WWI Scottish issue kit. Extrmeley rare WWII Army Issue Ear Protectors Introduced as of 1940 for wear by all military personnel as protection against blast and \"screaming bombs\". They were abandoned in favour of cotton wool in 1943 due to the shortage of rubber and are most certainly one of the rare items of WWII personal kit. This is the only pair I know of, they are from my own collection, I was lucky in finding them inside a gas mask haversack many years ago now. You may not see another set. (See Brian L Davis British Army Uniforms & Insignia of World War Two page 251.) Extrmely rare fragment of Imperial German Zeppelin Gas Bag Bearing a period note of provenance, though clearly erroneous as L17 was destroyed in a storm. While metallic fragments are not uncommon, samples of Zeppelin fragment are near impossible to find. This is a rare large fragment. F Wilkinson, Flintlock Pistols Fabric from German Albatross A section of fabric bearing its provenance in annotation verso. A little research reveals the identity of the pilot who downed the aircraft and also accounts of the dogfight. A fascinating artifact Factory Home Guard Steel Helmet Falklands War Argentine FAL Bayonet Brought back by a veteran with the helmet also listed Falklands War Argentine Para / Commando Helmet Brought back by a veteran with the FAL bayonet also listed Far East Issue Water Purification Filter As carried in the P'44 water bottle pouch Far East Land Forces South East Asia Flash A lovely example Far East Theatre Propaganda Leaflet Far East Theatre Propaganda Leaflet Far East Theatre Propaganda Leaflet Far East Theatre RAOC Cap Badge A cast, burnished and maker-marked example Far East Theatre War Notes A scarce example Fascinating 1938 German Flying Book An excellent example of Walter Ackerman\'s Fliegt Mit! Erlebnis und Technit des Fliegens. It discusses the experience and technique of flying but what really makes this book so interesting to the non German reader is the array of period photographs including uncommon portraits or Udet and Goring, and early Luftwaffe aircraft. Fascinating book on WWII Escape & Evasion Aid Development A copy of The Secret War of Charles Fraser-Smith* signed by the man himself* Fascinating Crimean War Memoir Gowing's A Soldier's Experience, a personal account of the Crimean War, the indian mutiny and the Afghan campaigns, by a former Serjeant Major of the 7th Royal Fusiliers Fascinating early WWII Training Manual One of my favourites, in places it appears almost quaint. Fascinating history of the International Arms Trade Fascinating Provenanced Musket or Artillery Shot An intriguing lot I purchased from the estate of the late Sir Hector Munro, whose ancestors included Generals and other military worthies certainly as far back as the Peninsular War. Inside the box shown was found two items of shot and a manila tag, torn into four but thankfully preserved. Part of the inscription on the tag reads \"Contains Bullet hit Seymour at .... Battle\", the name of the battle I have this far been unable to decipher. The remainder of the inscription refers to relics of the Crimean and perhaps Sudan Wars, placing the items in a broad context. A fascinating lot worthy of further research. Fascinating Russo-Japanese War History A 1912 edition of Sir Ian Hamilton's A Staff Officer's Scrap-Book During the Russo-Japanese War, telling of the author’s experiences with the Japanese in the Russo Japanese war, 1904-1905 Fascinating WWII RAF Police Medal and War Booty Group Including a letter written home on letter headed paper from the Reichs Chancellery in Berlin Fascinating WWII Special Attack Weapons Book Covering Allied and Axis suicide and similar weapons Feather Bonnet A late 20th Century traditionally made private purchase example as worn by Highland Pipers. Fibre Identity Disc Fibre Identity Discs Field Marshal Alexander's April 1945 Allied Force HQ Special Order of the Day A rare example of Alexander's note to his troops prior of Operation Grapeshot, the Spring Italian Offensive and the final Allied assault in Italy during WWII Field Marshal Erich von Manstein's War Memoirs Field Marshall Allenby Autograph Letter Field Marshall Douglas Haig Autograph Letter Field Marshall Montgomery, Ten Chapters Field Service Regulations Volume I 1930 Fife & Forfar Yeomanry Cap Badge Fifth Infantry Division Flash Fifth Infantry Division Flash Fifth Infantry Division Flash Fifty WWI Silks An excellent collection of WWI period cigarette \"silks\" depicting British Army regimental badges. Fighting Forces Handbook Fighting Kukri Fine 1917 Trench Art Shell Case An uncommonly good example bearing numerous locations Fine 19th Century Hunting or Dress Dagger In extremely attractive condition, an impressive 19th century dagger, having black composition hilt with silver ferrule and nickel cross guard, the double-edged blade mirror-burnished, in gilt-tooled leather scabbard with locket and chape Fine antique African Shona Banga Knife A somewhat long example of these distinctive Shona daggers dating to the 19th or early 20th Century Fine early 17th Century Antler Powder Flask A German powder flask of circa 1600. Comprising a bifurcated section of deer antler, its outer face carved in depiction of a young woman. With hand wrought iron mounts. An extremely attractive and rare object. Fine Georgian Cavalry Officers' Mameluke Sword Having ivory grips and a faux Damascus steel blade with vacant etched cartouche, this is an example of the height of fashion in cavalry dress swords of the early 19th Century. Fine Georgian Cavalry Officers' Mameluke Sword Additional images Fine Georgian Gunners\' Priming Powder Horn An excellent example of this distinctive pattern as used by both Naval gunners and those of the Army during the 18th and early 19th Centuries. The horn is in excellent condition, it has an oak cap and attractively turned beach wood plug. Fine Georgian Stone Bow These attractive crossbows, known by the English as prods, were used for birding using shot rather than quarrels. This iron-mounted walnut example, dating to the late 18th of early 19th Century, is in excellent working condition, complete with its cords. Fine Imperial Japanese Army Officer's Field Cap Fine late Georgian Pocket Percussion Pistol By Burnett of Southampton Fine late Victorian / Edwardian Lincolnshire Regiment Cane A handsome regimental cane with silver plated pommel and Malacca shaft in excellent condition Fine WWII Instructional No36 (Mills) Grenade Fire Guard Arm Band Fire Guard Arm Band with War Service Chevrons A lovely example of this brassard bearing its original machine-stitched War Service chevrons. Fire Precautions in War Time, 1939 First Belgian Brigade Standard The Belgian 1st Infantry Brigade, also known as the "Brigade Piron", after its commander, Jean-Baptiste Piron, comprised free Belgian and Luxembourgish soldiers. It fought from Normandy through to the liberation of Belgium and the Netherlands First Edition Cold War Nuclear Age Masterpiece I simply cannot overstate the significance of this superb novel. Written in the late 1950s, Neville Shute’s classic On the Beach must have struck to the heart of people\'s concerns about nuclear warfare following the devastation caused by atom bombs at the end of world war two. The story follows the lives of people living in Australia after a nuclear war has wiped out all signs of life in the northern hemisphere. The resulting radioactivity is spreading south at a measured pace, and the only people still alive know that they only have a few months left to live. From Australia, survivors detect a mysterious and incomprehensible Morse code radio signal originating from the United States. With hope that some life has remained in the contaminated regions, one of the last American nuclear submarines, USS Scorpion, placed by its captain under Australian naval command, is ordered to sail north to investigate. The novel is both moving and thought provoking in the extreme; I read it as an undergraduate and still regard it as an exceptionalo read. It was adapted for the screenplay of a 1959 film featuring Gregory Peck, Ava Gardner, and Fred Astaire. This is a first edition in original dust jacket. First edition of 'A Bridge Too Far' I read this account of the battle of Arnhem whilst an undergraduate and consider it one of the best military histories I have ever enjoyed. This is a first edition of Cornelius Ryan's classic, complete with original dust jacket First Field Dressing First Field Dressing First Field Dressing First Field Dressing First Field Dressing First Field Dressing First Field Dressing First Field Dressing First Field Dressing First Field Dressing First Field Dressing First Field Dressing First Issue 4-inch Luger Unit-Marked to Uhlan Regiment A de-activated first-issue Luger by DWM manufactured in 1909, (there is no chamber date, correct for a pre-1910 gun). There is no stock lug or magazine hold-open device as per early specification. It has correct matching numbers excepting the magazine, which is of the appropriate first-issue type. The gun retains approximately 85% of it\'s original finish and has excellent grips. A very attractive feature is the presence of unit marks to the 4th Company of the 19th Uhlans. A rare and desirable Luger. For sale within the UK only First pattern 1st Armoured Division Flash First Pattern 49th (West Riding) Division Flash First Pattern 49th (West Riding) Division Flash First pattern 4th Infantry Division Flash First pattern FS Fighting Knife A very good example. The one has a particularly well machined grip. The assembly is original and tight, with no play in the cross guard. The lower tabs and back strap have been modified by the addition of button holes used to secure it to the wearer's leg. First Pattern Luftwaffe Officers' Dagger First Pattern Royal Armoured Corps Cap Badge A lovely example. First pattern WWII GQ Parachute Badge An example of the first pattern badge pre-dating the enameled type. These were unofficial parachute qualification wings issued to paratroops and others by the parachute manufacturer Gregory Quilter First pattern WWII GQ Parachute Badge An example of the first pattern badge pre-dating the enameled type. These were unofficial parachute qualification wings issued to paratroops and others by the parachute manufacturer Gregory Quilter First pattern WWII GQ Parachute Badge An example of the first pattern badge pre-dating the enameled type. These were unofficial parachute qualification wings issued to paratroops and others by the parachute manufacturer Gregory Quilter First variant 1937 Pattern Binoculars Pouch First variant 4th Infantry Division Flash First World War 18-pounder Artillery Shell An excellent inert example, extremely well marked. First World War Army Officer's Spurs Conforming to the Regulation Pattern. In excellent condition First World War Artillery Telescope With superb optics and in original wooden transit case. First World War Atlas Martin Gilbert's fascinating work First World War Austrian Army Driver\'s Badge First World War Casualty Group A British War and Allied Victory Medal pair to 63127 Private Grainger Oliphant of the Green Howards, killed aged 28 on the 13th of April 1918, having previously served with the Royal Welsh Fusliliers (other service number 35061). First World War Flare Pistol Cardridge Brought back by Major C L Armstrong, 11th Battalion West Yorkshire Regiment, a flare pistol cartridge bearing a label which reads Verey pistol cartridge, Armentieres, 1916 First World War French Mail Body Armour A rare and unusual itme of First World War body armour, being an undershirt with mail \"skirt\" intended to protect the abdomen from shrapnel. First World War German Army Organisation, Structure & Order of Battle A copy of Herman Cronn\'s masterpiece, an essential reference for the collector & historian. First World War German Artillery Fuze A WWI German fuze attractively mounted on a turned wooden soccle. First World War Pair to the Northumberland Fusiliers Named to 75185 Pte D O Tyson. First World War Silver War Badge As issued to service men discharged wounded unfit for service. First World War Small Box Respirator Facepiece Brought back by Major C L Armstrong, 11th Battalion West Yorkshire Regiment, part of a British Army issue Small Box Respirator. First World War Soldier's Pay Book That of a mechanized transport driver, Army Service Corps First World War Soldier's Pay Book That of a Labour Group Clerk First World War Soldier's Pay Book That of a Royal Engineers Sapper First World War Trench Knife A purposeful looking example, being a field-modified Pattern 1903 bayonet. Recently acquired from a descendant of the Machine Gun Corps veteran who carried it in the trenches. First World War Trench Pocket Watch Wrist Strap An excellent example as carried by both aviators and ground troops First World War Trench Watch An excellent example of a WWI trench watch complete with it\'s original Meshguard trade-mark watch glass cover. The watch is in a 1918 hall-marked silver case and retains it\'s original leather strap with silver buckle. It has a white enamel face with Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds and blued steel hands. The watch isn\'t running at present though I had it checked over by a watch restorer who advised me there is nothing broken or damaged, that all elements are functional and that in his opinion all that is required is a clean and service to free the movement. First World War Trench Watch Meshguard A pleasing and idiosyncratic example Five year's printed War Service Chevrons Flash Sale Until Saturday 12 September we are offering a 20% discount on orders of over £1000. Time perhaps to treat yourself Fleet Air Arm Air Gunners' Badge Fleet Air Arm Flying Helmet The exterior is distressed, though sound, while the lining appears unused. Complete with original wiring loom, earphones, rubber ear cups and jack plug Fleet Air Arm Leading Air Mechanic's Badge Fleet Air Arm Pilot's Wings Foot Powder Tin - complete For Fuhrer & Fatherland Volume 2, extremely scarce An extremely scarce copy of Angolia\'s standard reference For Fuhrer and Fatherland - political and civil awards of the Third Reich. This is the 1989 updated Bender edition which runs to some 412 pages. Long since out of print, with copies changing hands for up to £80. For Fuhrer and Fatherland volume I Still the best single volume reference covering military awards of the German Thrid reich For Fuhrer and Fatherland volume I Still the best single volume reference covering military awards of the German Thrid reich For Fuhrer and Fatherland volume II Still the best single volume reference covering political and civil awards of the German Thrid reich Fordson W.O.T.I Driver\'s Handbook A rare original manual covering the 3 ton 6 wheeled chassis Fordson W.O.T.I.. 1940 dated and in excellent condition. Foreign Legions of the Third Reich A seminal work which remains unsurpassed and truly fascinating. The title page is torn, otherwise the book is excellent. Foreign Volunteers of the Third Reich Volume 1 David Littlejohn\'s classic as published by Bender. A fascinating and essential reference for the collector in this field. Foriegn Volunteers of the Third Reich volume 1 A classic Foriegn Volunteers of the Third Reich volume 3 Forman's Guide to Thrid Reich German Awards and their Values Fortress Engineer Regiment, Gibraltar Garrison Four inert WWI .303 Rifle Rounds Four period Great War Fine Art Prints A rare group of works by the artist and Machine Gun Corps officer Edward Handley-Read, 1870-1935. Published by the Fine Art Trade Guild and bearing its blind-impressed stamp. Uniformly framed and mounted under glass (one glass lacking). Depicting respectively the road to Loos, ruins at Ypres and Loos, and one other prospect. Four period Great War Fine Art Prints Additional images Four WWI Officers\' Cuff Rank Pips Four WWI Trench Maps in Wallet with provenance Having been carried by an officer of the 14th Battalion Royal Welch Fusiliers Four year's printed War Service Chevrons Four year's printed War Service Chevrons Four year's printed War Service Chevrons Four years printed War Service Chevrons Four Years' Printed War Service Chevrons Fourth Infantry Division printed Flash Fox's Puttees Fox's Puttees A pale tan pair in good used condition with a few moth nips though complete with a scarce original Fox's card Fox's Puttees for Officers An un-worn pair Fragment of Wood from Nelson's HMS Victory Fragments of timber officially salvaged from Nelson's flagship HMS Victory are recovered periodically during repairs and restoration. They are then sold in small pieces to raise funds towards her preservation. However here we have a relatively large fragment likely dating to the 1970's. An interesting object offering a solid memento of Nelson's flagship at Trafalgar Fragment of Wood from Nelson\'s HMS Victory Fragments of timber officially salvaged from Nelson\'s flagship HMS Victory are recovered periodically during repairs and restoration. They are then sold in small pieces to raise funds towards her preservation. However here we have a relatively large fragment likely dating to the 1970\'s. An interesting object offering a solid memento of Nelson\'s flagship at Trafalgar. Fragment of Wood from Nelson\'s HMS Victory Fragments of timber officially salvaged from Nelson\'s flagship HMS Victory are recovered periodically during repairs and restoration. They are then sold in small pieces to raise funds towards her preservation. However here we have a relatively large fragment likely dating to the 1970\'s. An interesting object offering a solid memento of Nelson\'s flagship at Trafalgar. France & Germany Star France and Germany Star Francis K Mason, The Avro Lancaster* A scarce copy of this definitive study* Franco-Prussian War Veterans' Lapel Badge Frederick Wilkinson - Firearms* A classic, well-illustrated study* Frederick Wilkinson's Militaria* An ex-library copy of a classic, somewhat dated now, though certainly one I regularly borrowed as a boy* Free Belgian Army Honourary Rank Award Documents Two hand-prepared and framed documents from the I Bon Pionniers to Major Matthews MC. Free Netherlands Forces Cap Badge An example by J R Gaunt Free Polish Army Cloth Shoulder Title Free Polish Army Pay Book and Photograph Group Free Polish Army Pay Book and Photograph Group Additional images French 1866 Chassepot Rifle Bayonet An excellent example French 1866 Chassepot Rifle Bayonet An excellent example French 1866 Chassepot Rifle Bayonet An extremely good example of what is certainly one of the most handsome of bayonets. It has matching numbers to bayonet and scabbard, while the blade is in stunning condition. French 1887 Lebel Bayonet Showing some pitting to the hilt and scabbard, the blade however is excellent French Auction Catalogue of Napoleonic & Antique Arms French Foreign Legion Badge French Great War Commemorative Fob Medalion French M1936 MAS Bayonet French MAS 1936 Spike Bayonet French Medal for Great War Service French Mle 1847 Socket Bayonet French Mle 1866 Bayonet for the Chassepot rifle A superb example of this extremely attractive bayonet, the scabbard of which retains most of its original blued finish French Mle 1866 Chassepot Bayonet French Mle 1866 Chassepot Bayonet French Mle 1866 Chassepot Bayonet An excellent example with matching serials French Mle 1866 Chassepot Bayonet An excellent example French Mle 1866 Chassepot Bayonet Bearing batching serials to scabbard and cross-guard French Mle 1866 Chassepot Bayonet Scabbard French Mle 1874 Bayonet An excellent example with matching numbers to scabbard and crossguard, the blade is exceptional. French Mle 1874 Bayonet French Mle 1874 Bayonet Manufactured at Paris Oudry French Mle 1874 Bayonet French Mle 1874 Bayonet French Mle 1874 Epee Bayonet As good an example as one could wish for, with matching serials to the bayonet and scabbard French Mle 1874 Epee Bayonet French Mle 1886 Lebel Bayonet An exceptional example complete with it\'s original frog. French Mle 1886 Lebel Bayonet An exceptional example with matching serials to scabbard and quillon, complete with original frog. French Mle 1892 Bayonet Frog French Model 1822 Percussion Musket Likely a souvenir of the Crimean War French Model 1831 Artillery Short Sword French Model 1831 Artillery Short Sword French Model 1866 Chassepot Bayonet The best example of this extremely handsome bayonet I have seen French Model 1866 Chassepot Bayonet French Model 1866 Chassepot Rifle Bayonet French Model 1874 Bayonet With matching serials to quillon and scabbard French Model 1874 Bayonet French Model 1874 Bayonet A very good example French Model 1874 Epee Bayonet An excellent example throughout. French Model 1874 Gras Rifle Bayonet An excellent example French Model 1886 Bayonet French Model 1886 Bayonet for the Lebel Rifle A very good example of this iconic bayonet French Model 1886 Lebel Rifle Bayonet An excellent example of this iconic bayonet in its original form with hooked quillon, retaining its original 1913 dated frog French Model 1886/16/35 Bayonet French Model 1892/15 Bayonet Full Dress Parachute Wings Fully restored Imperial Japanese Arisaka Rifle Bayonet With reproduction frog Gale & Polden Bren Machine Gun Manual One of the more attractive and desirable manuals for the Bren Gale & Polden Thompson Machine Gun Manual A classic Gallipoli Casualty Medal Group Being a 1914-15 Star trio to 15719 Private J Townsley, recorded as wounded in Glory is No Compensation: The Border Regiment at Gallipoli, 1915 by Ralph May, Stuart Eastwood and Clive Elderton Gallipoli Officer Casualty's Sword A very pleasing Edward VII 1897 Pattern infantry officers' sword with blade etching identifying the original owner as Lieutenant Sydney Hammond Marsland, 11th Battalion Manchester Regiment, killed in action on the 7th of August, 1915. The sword comes with research notes. Garand Clip An inert clip Garrison Artillery Webbing Equipment Pouch Gas Detector Kit Gas Mask Anti-Dim Kit Gas Mask Anti-Dim Outfit Gas Mask with Ultra-rare Sandbag Cover From my own collection, a WWII General Service Respirator and haversack, the latter within its original hessian outer protective cover. In April of 1942 orders were issues ordering the construction, under unit arrangements, of hessian covers made from sandbags for wear over the respirator haversack, in order to reduce wear and tear. (See Davis\' British Army Uniforms & Insignia of World War Two pages 240-241). This is the only example I have seen in any collection, it is utterly genuine. Complete as found almost 20 years ago with anti-dim outfit and cotton waste. A unique opportunity. Gas Mask with ultra-rare Sandbag Cover From a Home Guard veteran source, a WWII General Service Respirator and haversack, the latter within its original hessian outer protective cover. In April of 1942 orders were issued ordering the construction, under unit arrangements, of hessian covers made from sandbags for wear over the respirator haversack, in order to reduce wear and tear. (See Davis' British Army Uniforms & Insignia of World War Two pages 240-241). This only the second example I have seen in any collection. General Officer\'s Cap Badge General Service Button Sweetheart Brooch General Service Cap A mint unissued example General Service Cap A mint unissued example General Service Corps Beret Badge General Service Corps Cap Badge General Service Corps Cap Badge General Service Corps Officer's Cap Badge General Service Corps Officer's Cap Badge General Service Corps Officers Collar Badges General Service Corps Plastic Cap Badge General Service Corps Plastic Cap Badge General Service Corps Plastic Cap Badge General Service MkII Watch Requiring restoration General Service Respirator A standard Second World War British Army issue gas mask dated 1941. General Service Respirator An excellent, near mint example General Service Respirator An excellent group in virtually unissued condition General Service Respirator A very good example as found with anti-gas eye shields and first field dressing General Service Respirator & Haversack An excellent example throughout. General Service Respirator and Anti-Gas Kit Part of the group belonging to Home Guardsman H E Hillam. Recently acquired and fresh to the market General Service Respirator Haversack A mint 1940 dated example General Service Resprator in Indian Haversack A lovely Far East theatre of operations configuration. General Service Waist Belt Clasp General Sir John Hackett's Arnhem Memoir Genuine early SAS Wings A superb set of wings, having had press studs attached for easy removal from uniform for laundering Genuine early SAS Wings A superb set of wings, having had press studs attached for easy removal from uniform for laundering Genuine fragment of Timber from Henry VIII's Mary Rose George Cameron Stone, A Glossary of the Construction, Decoration and Use of Arms and Armour in All Countries and at All Times One of the greatest achievements in the study of arms and armour. Stone's Glossary remains an essential reference. George III 1797 Cartwheel Two Pence and Penny Coins Good examples of these most striking of British coins. Struck for just two years, though only bearing the date 1797, these coins were the first made at a steam foundry, that of Matthew Bolton at Soho, Birmingham. The distinctive form and extreme weight, the Two Penny coin weighing a full two ounces of copper, make these delightful curios, not least to re-enactors of the Georgian era. George III Infantry Hanger / Short Sword George III Long Sea Service Flintlock Pistol Perhaps the most sought after service pistol of its era. George III Long Sea Service Flintlock Pistol Additional images George III Naval Octant A late 18th or very early 19th Century Hadley octant by Spencer, Browning and Rust of London. In ebony, brass and ivory, the brass elements now oxidized. A type of instrument no doubt commonly used by officers of Nelson's Navy George III Sergeant's Halberd Bearing Buckinghamshire Militia engraved unit marks. Measuring 6-feet . 184 cm George Millar, The Bruneval Raid George Neuman, Swords & Blades of the American Revolution* An essential reference for the collectors of 18th Century edged weapons* George VI Life Guards Badge George VI Royal Canadian Engineers Cap Badge George VI Royal Engineers Cap Badge George VI Royal Engineers Cap Badge George VI Royal Engineers Cap Badge George VI Royal Engineers Officers\' SD Cap Badge George VI Royal Engineers Officer\'s Forage Cap Badge A superb example maker-marked by J R Gaunt. George VI Royal Engineers Sweetheart Handkerchief George VI Royal Engineers Wool Work George VI Royal Horse Artillery Beret Badge George VI Royal Horse Artillery Beret Badge George VI Victory Message to School Children An example of these most poignant of documents Georgian / Napoleonic General\'s Portrait Reproduced from one of the famous series of carricatures by the Edinburgh artist John Kay (1742-1826), a portrait of General Sir Ralph Abercromby. Framed under glass. Georgian Artillery Gunner's Powder Horn A very pleasing example Georgian Bone Shoe Horn Very possibly a Napoleonic prisoner-of-war piece Georgian Brown Bess Bayonet Georgian Constabulary Truncheon A lovely original early 19th Century example bearing the Royal cipher. Georgian Coquilla Nut Flea Trap A charming if rather gory Georgian artifact. These were carried about the person, containing a little dried blood and hoey or resin, they were intended to attract and catch fleas. No doubt a useful personal posession for the soldier on campaign. Georgian Coquilla Nut Flea Trap A charming if rather gory Georgian artefact. These were carried about the person, containing a little dried blood and honey or resin, they were intended to attract and catch fleas. No doubt a useful personal possession for the soldier on campaign. Georgian Ivory Gunter's Scale A superb example of this instrument devised during the 17th Century and utilizing logarithmic scales to perform calculations. A tool commonly used by marine navigators and gunners. Georgian Military Bandsman's Sword Having a brass hilt with lion's head pommel Georgian Military Ivory-hilted Spadroon The sword hilt bearing and engraved cartouche to its reeded ivory grip Georgian Military Powder Flask / Horn Rather interestingly the brass cap lever bears an ordnance broad arrow mark. The brass collar, wooden bung and plug are replacements Georgian Military Powder Flask / Horn Georgian Military Powder Horn An extremely handsome and somewhat large example Georgian Naval Dirk Blade Georgian Naval Dirk Scabbard An extremely fine scabbard Georgian Officer\'s Gorget An original Georgian officer’s universal pattern gorget as introduced in 1796. An example of one of the most delightful items of military regalia from the Georgian era. Georgian Peg and Worm Corkscrew A scarce and elegant example of a type carried on campaign during the Georgian era Georgian Pocket Magnetic Compass A delightful instrument of a type which would have been carried by many Army officers. Having a mahogany case with hinged lid (one hinge a/f), it has a printed rose and blued steel needle with 'stop' lever fixing the latter when the lid is closed. The underside of the lid bears a period ink inscription dated 1792. Georgian Pocket Magnetic Compass Georgian Rhenish Stoneware Tankard Of a type manufactured in the Westerwald for export to Great Britain. Georgian Sector A superb example of the instrument known as a sector. The Sector is a form of jointed rule with graduated scales on it, a number of which radiate from the axis of the joint. These scales enable calculations to be performed, based on the principle of similar triangles, with the aid of dividers. Other scales were used for trigonometry or were logarithmic and could thus be used for multiplication and division. They were commonly used by Naval and Army officers as aids for example to navigation and gunnery. This sector is in boxwood and brass, it is in excellent condition. Georgian Shoe Buckle An exceptionaly pleasing close-plated steel shoe buckle of the type which would have been worn by officer gentlemen of the Georgian era. The quality of design and construction is extremely fine. Georgian Silhouette with Royal Navy Associations A thoroughly handsome early 19th Century silhouette of a gentleman. It has bronzed detail, is under a domed glass within a gilt bezel in a lacquered frame. What makes it particularly interesting is the inscription verso, \"Capt Wm. Mackenzie RN, Skiniden [?], Killed in action off the Lizard in Jan. 1807. A pleasing Georgian silhouette warranting further research. Georgian Silver Campaign Shaving Brush Georgian Silver Campaign Shaving Brush Georgian Sovereign Scales An extremely attractive and somewhat ingenious little instrument. Georgian Spectacles An utterly charming original 19th Century set of spectacles, ideal for the re-enactor Georgian Stone Bow These attractive crossbows, known by the English as prods, were used for birding using shot rather than quarrels. This iron-mounted walnut example, dating to the third quarter of the 18th Century, is in pleasing condition, showing a working-life repair to the stock, and having a lovely untouched patina throughout. Georgian Wax Relief Profile Portrait of Napoleon A pleasing portrait in this visually striking medium. In original turned oak frame under a convex glass. Frame 13.5cm diameter German / Austrian Practice Stick Grenade German 1871 Pattern Bayonet A lovely example complete with original frog German 1915 nA Kugel Granade An excellent inert example retaining much original paint finish German Alloy Cap Eagle An early short wing span high quality silvered example, RZM stamped German Army Officer\'s Parade Bayonet An excellent example of a German extrawaffen KS98 or Officers\' dress/parade bayonet of the Second World War. In very good condition with the blade bearing the marks of Weyersberg, Kirschbaum and Co., of Solingen. German Bronze Cross of Honour German Bronze Honour Cross with Swords German Camouflaged M1940 Stahlhelm An original fresh-to-the-market example never previously in a collection. It appears to be a double-decal specimen, having had a spray-applied three-colour camouflage finish applied. It retains its original liner and 1940 dated chin strap. The presence of a leather strap and D-ring affixed internally to the rear liner retaning rivet is a rare feature. The helmet is further enhanced by the presence of its original owner's name painted onto the underside of the rear apron. A good original example of a much faked variant. German Camouflaged M1940 Stahlhelm additional images. German Cross of Honour An 'Ehrenkreuz 1914-18 as instituted in 1936 by Hindenburg for issue to veterans of the Great War German Cross of Honour An 'Ehrenkreuz 1914-18 as instituted in 1936 by Hindenburg for issue to veterans of the Great War German Cross of Honour with Swords German Helmets 1933-1945 A tired working copy German Invasion Plans for the British Isles, 1940 The 2007 Bodleian Library re-print German K98 Bayonet Frog A good sound original example. German KCB Bayonet German KCB Bayonet German Lock Knife Of a type carried during both World Wars German M1916 Steel Helmet Complete with original 1916 dated liner which retains all it\'s original pads, though one liner-retaining rivet appears to be a field replacement. German M35 Double Decal Helmet in Tan Camouflage A rare stahlhelm. German Medal Miniature Stick Pin German Medal Ribbons Hanseatic Cross, Iron Cross second class and Bronze Honour Cross German Military Handguns, 1879-1918 An excellent copy of John Walter\'s classic German Military Handguns, 1879-1918. As always with Walter\'s works, the text is definitive and the illustrations superb. It runs to some 80 pages and covers the Reichs Revolvers, Lugers and Mauser C\'96 Parabellum alongside their ammunition, accessories and holsters. An essential reference. German modified Dutch M-1915 Stormdolk Fighting Knife Adopted during WWII by the Germans and designated by them as the Dolch 115 (h) German M\'42 Stahlhelm with Battle Damage A very good single decal M\'42 steel helmet exhibiting extremely striking schrapnel or bullet damage to the rear; the projectile having penetrated both shell, liner band and leather liner. The decal is very complete, and the original factory-applied paint is present (appearing rather glossy in some of the images due to the lighting conditions during photography). In all an extremely desirable example, fresh to the market and never before in a collection. German POW Identity Disc A curious British-issue identity disc which I have owned for quite some time. It simply bears a Germanic sounding name and five-digit serial with letter prefix. I suspect it to be POW issue. German POW made Model House A delightful hand built wooden challet or house bearing an extract from an old auction catalogue indicating it was crafted by a German Prisoner of War German S71/84 Export Bayonet German S98/05 aA Bayonet A good example of the first variant 'butcher' bayonet by Simpson, with original frog German Third Reich 25 Year Faithful Service Cross German Third Reich 25 Year Faithful Service Cross German Third Reich 25 Year Faithful Service Cross A mint example in original carton German Third Reich Arbeitsbuch German Third Reich Army Belt Buckle German Third Reich Army Breast National Emblem German Third Reich Army Feldbluse National Emblem A good BeVo example German Third Reich Army Obershutze Rank Star German Third Reich Army Officer's 'Old Pattern' Field Cap Insignia A scarce unissued set of 'crusher' cap machine woven insignia German Third Reich Army Officer's Dagger An early example, fresh-to-the-market and in untouched condition. The silver-plated hilt mounts bear a pleasing tone and the blade shows nothing but the original factory polishing marks. A lovely example German Third Reich Army Officer's Dagger Portepee German Third Reich Army Officer's Dagger Straps German Third Reich Army Officer's Einheitsfeldmutze Badge German Third Reich Army Officer's Rank Pips German Third Reich Army Sports Shirt Badge An excellent original example brought back by the Fife & Forfar Yeomanry veteran whose medals are also listed. German Third Reich Army Sports Vest Badge An uncommon example taken as war booty and bearing a period inscription German Third Reich Army Sports Vest Eagle German Third Reich Army Woven M'42 Cap Insignia German Third Reich Bar to the Iron Cross Second Class German Third Reich Black Wound Badge German Third Reich Black Wound Badge German Third Reich Black Wound Badge German Third Reich Cloth Insignia Reference An extremely well illustrated guide German Third Reich Coastal Artillery War Badge An excellent example by the firm Herman Aurich German Third Reich Cockade German Third Reich DAF Cap Badge German Third Reich Day Badge German Third Reich Day Badge German Third Reich Day Badge German Third Reich Day Badge German Third Reich DJ Belt Buckle An early Deutsches Jungvolk in der Hitler Jugend buckle German Third Reich DRA Sports Badge German Third Reich DRA Sports Badge German Third Reich Dress Bayonet A very good example by Eikhorn German Third Reich Driver's License German Third Reich DRL Sports Badge German Third Reich DVG Westmark (Lothr) Lapel Badge German Third Reich Eastern Front Medal German Third Reich Eastern Front Medal German Third Reich Eastern Front Medal German Third Reich Eastern Front Medal German Third Reich Eastern Front Medal German Third Reich Eastern Front Medal in original packet German Third Reich Eastern Front Medal War Merit Cross with Swords In original issue packet German Third Reich Edged Weapons Book Robin Lumsden's work is one of the most useful single volume guides in this field German Third Reich Extraseitengewehr Dress Bayonet German Third Reich FAD / Freiwilliger Arbeitsdienst Buckle German Third Reich Faithful Service Cross Stick Pin German Third Reich Field Police BeVo Cap Insignia German Third Reich Flag / Banner German Third Reich Frauenschaft Badge A large variant German Third Reich General Assault War Badge German Third Reich General Assault War Badge German Third Reich Heer Belt Buckle German Third Reich Heer Collar Patch German Third Reich Heer Feldmutze National Emblem German Third Reich Hitler Youth Buckle RZM marked German Third Reich Hitler Youth Member's Enamel Lapel Badge German Third Reich Infantry Assault Badge German Third Reich Infantry Assault War Badge German Third Reich Infantry Assault War Badge German Third Reich Iron Cross First Class German Third Reich Iron Cross First Class A fresh to the market example German Third Reich Iron Cross Second Class Part of a small collection of original WWII German war booty I have recently acquired, fresh to the market and never previously in a collection German Third Reich Iron Cross second class The suspender marked 55 indicating manufacture by the firm 55. J.E.Hammer & Sohn, Geringswalde German Third Reich Iron Cross Second Class German Third Reich Iron Cross second class German Third Reich Kriegsmarine BeVo Cap Badge German Third Reich Kriegsmarine Cap Tally Kreuzer Medusa German Third Reich Kriegsmarine Cap Tally German Third Reich Kriegsmarine Coastal Artillery Badge German Third Reich Kriegsmarine Destroyer War Badge German Third Reich Kriegsmarine Senior NCO Radio Operator Epaulette Badge German Third Reich Kriegsmarine Sports Vest Eagle German Third Reich Krim Shield German Third Reich KS98 Dress Bayonet German Third Reich Luftwaffe Belt Buckle German Third Reich Mothers' Cross with Award Document and Packet German Third Reich NSDAP Party Arm band German Third Reich NSDAP Party Badge Bearing the M1/120 manufacturer's code of Wilhelm Deumer, Lüdenscheid German Third Reich NSDAP Party Badge German Third Reich NSDAP Party Membership Card German Third Reich NSDAP Party Membership Card German Third Reich NSDAP Political Leader's Buckle A fresh to the market example German Third Reich NSDAP printed Armband German Third Reich NSDAP Vehicle Penant Approximately 30cm along each long edge German Third Reich Organization Todt Collar Badge German Third Reich Pennant Approx. 35cm x 70cm. Fresh to the market, recently acquired from the son of the veteran who took it as booty German Third Reich Pennant German Third Reich Police Belt Buckle Maker-marked, with 1938 dated leather tab German Third Reich RAD Belt Buckle German Third Reich RAD Bread Bag German Third Reich RAD Cap Badge German Third Reich Reichsbahn Collar Insignia German Third Reich Reichsbahn Collar Insignia German Third Reich RLB Luftschutze Arm Band German Third Reich S84/98 A 1942 dated example by Richard Herder* with original frog* German Third Reich S84/98 Bayonet for the K98 A good 1937 dated wood-gripped example by Berg & Co, with matching serials to blade and scabbard, and its original 1939 dated frog. German Third Reich S84/98 Bayonet for the K98 Carbine A 1939 example by the firm of Ernst Pack, bearing matching serials and retaining its original bayonet frog German Third Reich S84/98 Bayonet for the K98 Carbine A 1936 example bearing the manufacturers' S/245 of J.Sch., Jetter und Scheerer, Tuttlingencode. Complete with bayonet frog and NCOs' troddel. The frog is unusual in apparently bearing the trademark of Karl Eickhorn German Third Reich SA Buckle German Third Reich SA Dagger A very good fresh-to-the-market example by Friedrich Herder* bearing Gau Westfalen stamp.* German Third Reich SA Sports Badge German Third Reich Silver Wound Badge An original early example in silver-plated brass. German Third Reich Silver Wound Badge German Third Reich SS Labour Camp Canteen Note German Third Reich SS Labour Camp Canteen Note German Third Reich State Flag A fresh to the market veteran bring-back in superb condition and an ideal size for display. German Third Reich State Service Brassard German Third Reich Sudetenland Medal German Third Reich Uniforms Book German Third Reich Veterans Badge German Third Reich War Merit Cross First Class German Third Reich War Merit Cross second class German Third Reich War Merit Cross with Swords German Third Reich War Merit Cross with Swords German Third Reich War Merit Cross with swords second class German Third Reich War Merit Cross with Swords, First Class An example by Klein and Quenzer of circa 1944 German Third Reich War Merit Medal German Third Reich War Merit Medal German Third Reich War Merit Medal German Third Reich Wehrmacht Army Officers' Shoulder Strap German Third Reich Wehrmacht Driving Proficiency Badge in Bronze German Third Reich Wehrmacht Officer's Tunic National Emblem German Third Reich West Wall Medal German Third Reich West Wall Medal and issue Packet German Third Reich Wound Badge in black German Training Stick Grenade German Weimar / Third Reich Baltic Cross First Class A scarce and fine original example of this award, the only Weimar military award commonly worn by eligible Wehrmacht personnel. German WWI 75mm Shell Case A 1917 dated example. GHQ Home Forces Flash GHQ Home Forces Flash GHQ Home Forces Flash GHQ India bullion-embroidered Flash GHQ India Flash GHQ India Officers\' Bullion Flashes An apparently unworn pair still threaded together. GHQ Middle East Land Forces printed Flash Gigraltar Garrison Anti-Aircraft Flash Girls Venture Corps Title Glasgow University OTC Cap Badge Glider Pilot Regiment Cap Badge Glider Pilot Regiment Cap Badge Glider Troops Qualification Badge Glosters Back Badge Gloucestershire Hussars Uniform An extremely handsome cavalry uniform. While the overalls date to the second quarter of the 20th Century, the busby is pre-WWI or Victorian (the plume and holder are loose fitting later replacements). Gloucestershire Hussars Uniform Additional images Gloucestershire Regiment Cap Badge Gloucestershire Regiment Plastic Back Badge A rare example Gloucestershire Regiment Shoulder Title Gloucestershire Regiment Slip-on Shoulder Title Good Home Guard Issue P'17 Bayonet An example retaining its original, though tired, 1939 Pattern leather frog. Good Indian Tulwar with Koftgari-decorated Hilt A very pleasing fighting sword with handsomely decorated hilt and pronounced falchion type blade, circa late 18th - early 19th Century Good set of WWI British Trench Wire Cutters A dusty sleepy set in good condition and retaining original manufacturer\'s marks. Good WWI Brass Button Stick with Issue Stamps Bearing service numbers to each side. Gordon Highlanders Cap Badge A good example complete with it\'s original tartan backing. Gordon Highlanders Cap Badge A rare example with original tartan backing cloth Gordon Highlanders Cap Badge Gordon Highlanders Cap Badge Gordon Highlanders Cap Glengarry Badge with original Backing Gordon Highlanders Glengarry Badge Gordon Highlanders Lapel Badge Gordon Highlanders Medal Group A British War and Victory medal with Special Constabulary Long Service Medal Gordon Highlanders Slip-on Shoulder Title Gordon Highlanders Sporran Cantle Gordon Highlanders Sweetheart Brooch Gordon Highlanders Sweetheart Brooch Gordon Highlanders Sweetheart Brooch Gordon Highlanders Tartan Cap Badge Backing Gordon Williamson Loyalty is My Honour* Williamson's acclaimed collection of personal accounts of Waffen SS veterans* Gosport Tubes A good set of avaitors\' Gosport tubes, one tube worn and loose where it connects to the earpiece. Graeme Rimer, Wheellock Firearms of the Royal Armouries Great War Arras Tank Brooch Great War Trench Map Sheet 36C NW3 and part of 1, August 1915 Great War Trench Map Hazebrouk 5A edition 2 1916 Great War Trench Map Belgium and France Sheet 28 edition 3 November 1917 Great War Trench Map La Bassee 36C / 44A NW1 edition 10A, Dec 1917 Great War Zeppelin Souvenir A fragment of fuselage from Zeppelin L32 cut in the form of a German Iron Cross and struck with the inscription ZEPP L32, 1916, 32 mm x 32 mm [On the night of 23/24 September 1916, Zeppelins set out to bomb London. L32 was shot down by Frederick Sowrey, RFC, aged 23, and crashed near Snails Farm, South Green, Great Burstead, near Billericay. Its target was London, but because of an anti-aircraft barrage, it dropped its bombs near Purfleet. It began to make its way back to Germany when it was intercepted by Sowrey who was on routine night patrol. The airship was picked out in the night sky by searchlights and Sowrey launched his attack. Firing three drums of incendiary ammunition into the body of the airship, she caught alight and plummeted to the ground at sometime after 1 a.m. All 22 of the crew were killed.] Greek Knife with 1910 dated blade An uncommon example of these extremely pleasing knives, this example has a handsome hilt with horn grip scales, the blade bears engraved inscriptions and foliate scrollwork decoration Green Feather Hackle Green Feather Hackle Green Howard Field Service Cap An excellent example. 1940 dated in a large size, 7 1/8. Green Howards Cap Badge Green Howards Coloured Field Service Cap That of the Great War gallantry award winner Sergeant David Hammond MM, the hat is accompanied by a photograph of Hammond wearing the cap Green Howards enamelled silver sweetheart brooch Green Howards Officer's Service Dress Collar Badges Green Howards Plastic Cap Badge Green Howards Printed Shoulder Title Green Howards Shoulder Titles Green Howards Shoulder Titles Green Howards Slip-on Shoulder Title Green Howards theatre-made Cap Badge Grenade Training Manual Grenadier Guards Cap Badge Grenadier Guards Cap Badge Grenadier Guards Cap Badge Grenadier Guards Cloth Shoulder Title Group Captain Alan C Deere, Nine Lives* The memoir of a New Zealand Battle of Britain pilot and fighter Ace* Group of WWII Airspeed Horsa Relics Comprising a printed aluminium airspeed limit warning sign, various Air Ministry junctions, terminals and sockets, all mounted on an original Horsa cockpit Plexiglass window panel Guards Armoured Division Flash Guards Armoured Division Flash Guards Armoured Division Flash Guards Armoured Division Formation Patch A machine-embroidered as-worn example bearing the distinguishing numerals of the 4th Coldstream Guards Guards Brigade Flash Guards Division Flash Guards Machine Gun Battalion Cap Badge Guide to Aviation Collectables A very useful guide to aeronautica Guide to Detecting Fake Third Reich Material Perhaps the most useful of Robin Lumsden's very popular guides Guide to Metal Shoulder Titles Ray Westlake's seminal work. Guide to Militaria, Arms & Armour An extensive study Guide to Naval Artillery Guide to RAF, Luftwaffe and other Aviation Collectables Guide to the .45 Automatic Pistol Guide to the Colt M1911 Guide to the Regiments & Corps of the British Army Brereton's classic Guide to WWII Collectables Gulf War Iraqi Helmet Guns of the RAF including the Vickers K-Gun A copy of G F Wallace\'s seldom encountered classic The Guns of the Royal Air Force 1939-1945. Published in 1972 it runs to some 221 pages. An excellent read and important reference. This is an excellent copy in a poor dustjacket. Gurkha Brigade Flash Gurkha Engineers Cloth Shoulder Title H G Stokes, Signalling and Map Reading for the Home Guard* A Penguin Special* Hallmarked Silver ARP Lapel Badge A lovely example assayed at London in 1939. Hampshire County Division Flash Hampshire County Divison Flash Hampshire Regiment Cap Badge Hampshire Regiment Cap Badge Hampshire Regiment Cap Badge Hampshire Regiment Cap Badge Hampshire Regiment Cap Badge, pre 1946. Hampshire Regiment Cloth Shoulder Title Hampshire Regiment Officer's Cap Badge Hampshire Regiment Printed Shoulder Title Hampshire Regiment Shoulder Title Hampshire Regiment Slip-on Shoulder Title Hand-tinted Victorian engraving The Battle of Inkermann* A pleasing period print in original rosewood veneered frame.* Handsome model RAF Bomber In brass and aluminium Handsome pair of Boer War Staffordshire Figures Modelled respectively as Lord Kitchener and General French. Aside from an old crack to one they are in excellent condition throughout. A rare and impressive pair. Hanover District BAOR Flash Harold Peterson, Arms and Armor in Colonial America, 1526-1783* A superb study* Harold Peterson, Round Shot and Rammers* An important work on muzzle loading cannons and other artillery* Hastings, English Sporting Guns and Accessories Haven & Belden, A History of the Colt Revolver Haversack, P\'08/14 Converted / Hybrid An uncommon example of this distinctive variant Haversack, P\'08/14 Converted / Hybrid An uncommon example of this distinctive variant Hawley's 'Japanese Swordsmiths' This extremely rare and sought after two-volume work remains an essential reference to collectors of Japanese swords. The only set currently available on abebooks is priced at $900. Hayward - The Art of the Gunmaker, 2 volumes A superb study Headgear of Hitler\'s Germany Volume I of Halcomb and Saris\' classic as published by R J Bender. Covering Army, Luftwaffe and Kreigsmarine headgear. Headgear of Hitler\'s Germany Volume 3 of Halcomb and Saris\' classic as published by R J Bender. Covering Hitler\'s own headgear and that of the NSDAP. Headgear of Hitler\'s Germany Volume 4 of Halcomb and Saris\'s classic as published by R J Bender. Covering the SS and other organizations Heavy Anti-Aircraft Brigade Malta Royal Artillery Flash Heavy Anti-Aircraft Brigade Malta Royal Artillery Flash Hedland, History of Kynoch Ammunition Heer Steel Belt Buckle By JFS Helmet Net A large woven example Herefordshire Regiment Cap Badge Herefordshire Regiment Cap Badge Hertfordshire Home Guard Field Service Cap Part of the group belonging to Home Guardsman H E Hillam. Recently acquired and fresh to the market Hertfordshire Regiment Cap Badge Hertfordshire Regiment Cap Badge High quality reproduction 1895 pattern Saxon EM\'s Pickelhaube Kokarden High Quality Reproduction WWI Vickers Machine Gun Hose Made to the precise specification of the unobtainable WWI pattern Highland Division Flash Highland Division Scottish REME Lance Corporal's Uniform Group A scarce and idiosyncratic group comprising a 1940 Pattern BD Blouse retaining all its original insignia, the original owner's coloured Field Service Cap and his Tam o'Shanter, the latter having a tartatn backing to its plated REME cap badge. A rare group. Highland Infantry Cap Badge Highland Light Infantry Cap Badge Highland Light Infantry Cap Badge Highland Light Infantry Cap Badge Highland Light Infantry Cap Badge Highland Light Infantry Swagger Stick An excellent example Highland Light Infantry Sweetheart Brooch Highland Regiment Miniature Plaid Brooch Highly Amusing WWI Anti-German Matchbox Cover Historismus 17th-18th Century Style Scottish Pole Axe / Halberd Sourced from Ireland, what I assume to be a 19th century piece, accurately representing these 17th-18th Century polearms well documented by David Caldwell in Scottish Weapons & Fortifications History fo the 1st Waffen SS Panzer Corps 1944-5 History fo the post-War RASC and RCT An extremely impressive work History of 5th Battalion King's Own Scottish Borderers In North West Europe during 1945 History of North Africa Campaign Generals Corelli Barnett remains one of the most readable historians of the War History of RAF Fighter Command History of Royal Engineers and RASC Citizen Soldiers History of Scottish Regiments History of the 11th Armoured Division in Normandy 1944 History of the 11th Armoured Division in WWII History of the 14th Army in the Far East during WWII Field Marshall Sir William Slim's superb book Defeat Into Victory* remains a classic history* History of the 19th King George's Own Lancers General Hudson's 1937 classic. History of the 1st Battalion Border Regiment Stuart Eastwood's superb study. An essential record for the student of British airborne forces History of the 1st Waffen SS Panzer Corps in Normandy History of the 52nd (Lowland) Division in WWII Mountain and Flood* remains one of the best British Divisional histories. This example is complete with the often lacking fold out poster* History of the 56th (1st London Territorial) Division in the Great War Major Dudley Ward's classic History of the 5th Battalion KOSB History of the 60th Division (2/2nd London Division) in the Great War Colonel Dalbiac's 1927 classic History of the 7th Armoured Division A scarce copy of the short history published by the Division in 1943 History of the 8th Army from North Africa to Italy 1942-3 Montgomery's classic El Alamein to the River Sangro History of the 9th Battalion Royal Tank Regiment in WWII History of the Accrington Pals History of the Accrington Pals History of the Argyle and Sutherland Highlanders History of the Battle of Monte Cassino The author Fred Majdalany was a veteran of the battle History of the Battle of Waterloo David Hamilton-Williams' re-appraisal of the battle History of the Black Watch History of the Black Watch History of the Black Watch History of the Black Watch in WWII History of the Border Regiment at Gallipoli The standard reference including casualty records and medal roll History of the Border Regiment in WWII P J Shears' standard history of the regiment History of the East York Volunteer Infantry History of the Glider Pilot Regiment Ronald Seth's Lion with Blue Wings History of the Glider Pilot Regiment Douglas Chatterton's The Wings of Pegasus History of the Highland Light Infantry History of the Home Guard in Scotland History of the King's Own (Royal) Lancaster Regiment A signed presentation copy of Stuart Eastwood's excellent illustrated history History of the King's Own Royal Border Regiment A signed copy and another excellent study by Stuart Eastwood History of the King's Own Royal Lancaster Regiment History of the King's Own Scottish Borderers History of the Leeds Pals History of the Lonsdale Battalion, 11th Border Regiment History of the Loyal (North Lancashire) Regiment History of the Manchester Pals History of the Military Sniper History of the Oxfordshire & Buckinghamshire Light Infantry 1914-8 The Oxfordshire & Buckinghamshire Light Infantry Chronicles 1914-1918. Annual Records of the First and Second Battalions, Formerly the 43rd & 52nd Light Infantry. Together with the War Records of the other Battalions of the Regiment. A four volume set of this superb history published by Eyre & Spottiswoode circa 1920. Superbly illustrated with photographs and folding maps. An essential history for the historian of this regiment. I am aware of just one other set on the market, this including the volume covering 1919-20, priced at £450 History of the Regiments & Uniforms of the British Army Major Barnes' classic reference History of the Royal Navy 1914-1939 History of the Seaforth Highlanders History of the Sheffield Pals History of the SS History of the Twentieth (Light) Division A first edition of Captain Inglefield's standard history of this Great War Division History of the Uniforms of the HLI, 1881-1914 A shaky copy History of the Uniforms of the SS Mollo's seminal 6 volume study remains an important reference History of the Yeomanry Regiments Hitler Youth Arm Band Hitler Youth Arm Band Hitler Youth Knife An excellent honest and fresh to the market example. The blade retains its original factory polishing marks and has not been post-production sharpenned or polished; it bears the RZM mark of Arthur Shuttelhofer of Solingen. Hitler Youth Knife A good example by Carl Lütters & Cie, Solingen Hitler Youth Pennant Approx. 25cm x 45cm. Fresh to the market, recently acquired from the son of the veteran who took it as booty Hitler Youth Steel Buckle HLI Cap Badge HLI Cap Badge HLI Cap Badge HLI Cap Badge HMCS Porte Quebec Royal Canadian Navy Cap Tally HMS Ashanti Royal Navy Cap Tally HMS Berry Head Royal Navy Cap Tally HMS Colombo Royal Navy Cap Tally HMS Colombo Royal Navy Cap Tally HMS Condor Royal Navy Cap Tally HMS Dauntless Royal Navy Cap Tally HMS Euryalus Royal Navy Cap Tally HMS Exeter Royal Navy Cap Tally HMS Foudroyant Walking Stick A cane fabricated from timber and copper salvaged from Nelson's flagship HMS Foudroyant upon it's being broken in 1897. HMS Glamorgan Cap Tally HMS Iron Duke Battle of Jutland Paper Knife HMS Jutland commemorative Carved Teak Book Ends Made from timbers of HMS Iron Duke HMS London Royal Navy Cap Tally HMS Mercury Royal Navy Cap Tally HMS Prince of Wales Royal Navy Cap Tally HMS Raleigh Royal Navy Cap Tally HMS Royal Arthur Handbook HMS Seahawk Royal Navy Cap Tally HMS Seahawk Royal Navy Cap Tally HMS St Vincent Royal Navy Cap Tally HMS Sultan Royal Navy Cap Tally HMS Tiger 1915 Sweetheart Brooch Tiger took part at Jutland HMS Tyne Royal Navy Cap Tally HMS Victory Ink Standish Manufactured in 1937 from the bowsprit of HMS Victory, Nelson's flagship at Trafalgar HMS Victory Trafalgar Centenary Medalet In 1905 the B.F.S.S. (British & Foreign Sailor\'s Society) was instrumental in the program of events for the Nelson Centennial. A fund was set up known as \'The Nelson Centenary Memorial Fund\' and the King, who took a great interest in the Society, allowed his initials, E.R. VII, to be stamped on the souvenirs. This is a rarer version of the 17mm medalet produced showing the port broadside on the obverse. The reverse has the wording: \'From BFSS Nelson Centenary containing Victory copper E.R VII\' . See www.Oldcopper.org website for further details HMS Victory Trafalgar Centenary Medalet In 1905 the B.F.S.S. (British & Foreign Sailor's Society) was instrumental in the program of events for the Nelson Centennial. A fund was set up known as 'The Nelson Centenary Memorial Fund' and the King, who took a great interest in the Society, allowed his initials, E.R. VII, to be stamped on the souvenirs. This is a rarer version of the 17mm medalet produced showing the port broadside on the obverse. The reverse indicated the medal is made from copper from Nelson's flagship Foudroyant. This example has been worn as a watch fob and has a gold suspender. See www.Oldcopper.org website for further details Home Counties Brgade Flash Home Counties Brigade printed Flash Home Front Civil Nursing Reserve Flash Home Front Civilian Gas Mask In private purchase leatherette case Home Front Police Special Constable Arm Band Home Front Volunteer Workers Badge Home Guard - Accidents with Ammunition & Explosives Home Guard 1939 Pattern Bayonet Frog Home Guard 1st Battalion Flash Home Guard 55th Battalion Flashes Home Guard Anklets A good strong pair. Home Guard Anklets A superb pair, maker-marked, 1940 dated and in a large size Home Guard Arm Band Home Guard Arm Band An original example of this ow much reproduced item of Home Guard insignia. Home Guard Arm Band An original example of this ow much reproduced item of Home Guard insignia. Home Guard Arm Band Home Guard Arm Band Home Guard Arm Band Home Guard Arm Band Home Guard Arm Patch Home Guard Auxiliary's Plastic badge Home Guard Auxilliary's Plastic Cap badge Home Guard Battalion Number Patches Home Guard Brass Shoulder Titles Home Guard Camouflage Manual Home Guard Classic An excellent copy of John Brophy\'s 1945 classic Britain’s Home Guard. Notable for Eric Kennington\'s superb illustrations. Complete with dustwrapper. Home Guard Dummy Sten Gun This most intriguing item I acquired with an extensive group of Home Guard arms and ephemera, a delightful dummy Sten gun incorporating a ratchet operated fire simulator. The original sling is in fact the rare MkI non-adjustable type. A unique find. Home Guard Haversack While it lacks it shoulder strap it is strong, supple and well marked. A worthwhile and relatively easy restoration project. Home Guard Haversack Home Guard Haversack An excellent strong and supple example of one of the most difficult to find of Home Guard accoutrements Home Guard Haversack A clearly stamped, 1940 dated and unit marked example requiring a repair to the strap, though sound and complete otherwise Home Guard Haversack for Restoration Requiring a shoulder strap Home Guard Information Circular No 3 Home Guard Information Circular No 40 Home Guard Information Circular No 42 Home Guard Information Circular No 42 Home Guard Information Circular No 50 Home Guard Information Circular No 51 Home Guard Information Circular No 62 Home Guard Information Circular No 8 Addendum Home Guard Information Circular No27 Home Guard Information Circular No54 Home Guard Instruction No 14 Home Guard Instruction No 15 Home Guard Instruction No 16 Home Guard Instruction No 17 Home Guard Instruction No 19 Home Guard Instruction No 20 Home Guard Instruction No 50 Home Guard Instruction No 51 - Part I Home Guard Instruction No 51 - Part II Home Guard Instruction No 51 - Part IV Home Guard Instruction No 51 - The Home Guard in Defence Home Guard Instruction No 59 Home Guard Instruction No 64 Home Guard Instruction No. 10 General Instructions, 1940 Home Guard Instruction No. 11 Miscelaneous Notes, 1940. Running to 5 pages. Home Guard Instruction No. 13 Drill, 1940. Home Guard Instruction No. 15 Common German Military Expressions, 1940 Home Guard Instruction No. 17 Anti-Aircraft training, 1940. Running to 5 pages. Home Guard Instruction No. 18 Care and Cleaning of Weapons, 1940. Running to 4 pages. Home Guard Instruction No. 19 Sentries. Running to 2 pages. Home Guard Instruction No. 20 Documents. Running to 2 pages. Home Guard Instruction No. 23 Night Training, 1941. Home Guard Instruction No. 26 Miscellaneous Notes, 1941. Home Guard Instruction No. 27 Defence in Urban Areas, 1941. Home Guard Instruction No. 28 Weapons, 1941. Home Guard Instruction No. 28 Weapons, 1941. Home Guard Instruction No. 30 Collective Training, 1941. Home Guard Instruction No. 31 First Aid, 1941. Home Guard Instruction No. 43 Concerning Gas warfare. Home Guard Instruction No15 - German Military Expressions Home Guard Instruction No17 - Anti-Aircraft Home Guard Instruction No38 Home Guard Instruction No44 Home Guard Instruction No52 Home Guard Instruction No56 Home Guard Instruction No59 Home Guard Instruction No60 Home Guard Instruction Number 13 Home Guard Instruction Number 26 Home Guard Instruction Number 51 Home Guard Instruction Number 64 Home Guard Intsruction Number 51 Home Guard issue Fire Simulators A length of friction ignited crackers used during HG training Home Guard issue leather Anklets An unissued pair in a large size Home Guard Issue M\'17 Bayonet A very good example Home Guard issue P'13 Bayonet Home Guard issue P'13 Bayonet Home Guard issue US P'17 Bayonet One of the best examples I have ever handled. Home Guard Lancashire Battalion Flash Home Guard Lapel Badge Home Guard Lapel Badge Home Guard Lapel Badge Home Guard Lapel Badge Home Guard Lapel Badge Home Guard Lapel Badge Home Guard Leather Anklets An excellent 1940 dated pair in a large size, 4. Home Guard Leather Anklets A good sound used pair. Home Guard Leather Anklets A dusty though excellent wearable pair Home Guard Leather Belt Home Guard Leather Belt Home Guard Manual of Small Arms & Special Weapons Including the Boys amti-tank rifle, grenades and the Northover Projector Home Guard Map Reading Manual Home Guard No17 Anti-Aircraft Pamphlet Home Guard P'13 Bayonet A very good example Home Guard P'13 Bayonet Complete with 1939 Pattern frog, the bayonet itself is a British Pattern 1913 which has seen US ownership as a model 1917, this indicated by the cancelled British view marks on the ricasso,and the struck US mark, further, it is fitted with a US scabbard. Home Guard P'13 Bayonet in US M'17 Scabbard Home Guard P'13 Bayonet with 1939 Pattern Frog Home Guard P'17 Bayonet Complete with 1939 Pattern leather bayonet frog Home Guard P'17 Rifle Training Poster Home Guard Pattern '03 Leather Belt A fine example of the variant used by the Home Guard, volunteers and so on Home Guard Pattern 1903 Belt An excellent 1940 dated example in size large Home Guard Pattern 1903 type Belt An excellent example Home Guard printed Shoulder Titles Home Guard Printed Shoulder Titles Home Guard Proficiency Badges Home Guard Proficiency Badges Amendments Home Guard Proficiency Manual Home Guard P\'07 Bayonet A most interesting example. The bayonet itself is a good 1918 Wilkinson Sword example, however it comes in a P\'17 type scabbard complete with Home Guard issue 1939 Pattern leather frog incorporating an interesting modification by way of a brass belt hook. The blade has been period sharpenned and the condition throughout is most appealing. Home Guard P\'17 Bayonet Complete with original 1939 Pattern leather bayonet frog. Home Guard P\'17 Bayonet A good example in Australian-made scabbard Home Guard P\'17 Bayonet A Winchester example Home Guard Respirator, Arm Patch and Paperwork Group Home Guard Service Certificate Home Guard Shoulder Title An embroidered example Home Guard Shoulder Titles Home Guard Shoulder Titles Home Guard Signalling Manual HG Stokes\' classic Signalling and Map-Reading for the Home Guard. Published in 1941 and running to 128 pages. Home Guard Slip-on Shoulder Titles Home Guard Slip-on Shoulder Titles Home Guard Small Arms Manual Home Guard Small Arms Manual Home Guard Small Arms Training manual Home Guard Small Arms Training Manual Home Guard Training Manual John Brophy's classic Home Guard Training Manual Langdon-Davies' classic Home Guard Training Manual Langdon-Davies' classic Home Guard Training Memo Covering patrols, piquets etc Home Guard Type Leather Belt Home Guard Water Bottle Carrier The WWII variant P\'03 bottle carrier correctly termed the Other Services* pattern. An excellent dated example.* Home Guard Webbing Pouches A rare unissued pair Home Guard Webbing Pouches A rare mint unissued and matching pair Home Guard Women's Auxilliaries Plastic Badge Home Guard Wooden Club / Cosh Acquired with the iron example also listed Home Gurad Issue Steel Helmet An example of the MkII No2C steel helmet as issued to the Home Guard. Identifiable by virtue of the holes punched in the shell rim at either side. These helmets had shells with ballistic properties inferior to the War Office standard and were also magnetic and considered likely to interfere with the use of the marching compass. This example is in it\'s original factory-applied textured light khaki paint finish. Home Instruction No23 - Night Training Honourable Artillery Company Cap Badge Honourable Artillery Company Cap Badge Honourable Artillery Company Cap Badge Honourable Artillery Company Cap Badge Honourable Artillery Company Printed Shoulder Title Honourable Artillery Company Shoulder Titles Honourable Artillery Company Title Hood Battalion Royal Naval Division Group Brooched Gaunt Badge Hood Battalion Royal Naval Division Group Identified Photographs Household Cavalry Unifroms Book Housewife and Aluminium Tag Housewife Sewing Kit Howard & Bulough No 4 Mk II Bayonet* Howard Blackmore, British Military Firearms, 1650-1850* This work remains a hugely important study, almost fifty years after its publication. Quite simply essential.* Howard Blackmore, British Military Firearms, 1650-1850* This work remains a hugely important study, almost fifty years after its publication. Quite simply essential.* Howard Davies, British Parachute Forces, 1940-45* A somewhat tired copy of this classic containing a wealth of period photographs* HQ 15th Army Group Flash HQ 21st Army Group / BAOR Flash HQ 21st Army Group Flash HQ British Army of the Rhine Formation Patch A machine-embroidered example. HQ British Military Forces India Flashes HQ Land Forces Hong Kong Flash HQ Land Forces Hong Kong Flash HQ Land Forces Hong Kong Flash HQ Land Forces Hong Kong Flashes HQ Scottish Command Flash HQ Scottish Command Flash HQ Scottish Command Flash HQ South Eastern Command Flash Hungerford Troop Royal Berkshire Yeomanry Officer\'s Helmet Plate Centre Ian Glendenning, British Pistols and Guns, 1640-1840 Ian V Hogg and John Weeks, Pistols of the World* Perhaps the best single volume study of such* Ian V Hogg, The Illustrated History of Ammunition Imperial Austrian 1914-1918 War Medal Imperial Austrian Pioneers' Sidearm Imperial German 15 Year Army Long Service Medal Imperial German 16th Regiment Patriotic Badges Imperial German 1914 Gold for Iron Ring An original example of these rings worn to demonstrate the donation of gold jewellery to aid the Imperial German war effort. It bears the legend Gold gab ich für Eisen [I give gold for Iron] 1914. A most striking and poignant piece. Imperial German 1915 Feldgrau Belt Buckle Imperial german 1916 dated Bayonet Frog Imperial German 21 cm Morser Artillery Shell Case One I've previously used as a waste paper basket Imperial German Alloy Drinking Cup Bearing its original owners name Imperial German Army Handbook An indispensible guide Imperial German Army NCO's S'71 Dress Bayonet An Extraseitengewehr S'71 with saw back and etched blade. It retains its original scabbard, though it is slightly shortened through shrinkage Imperial German Army Officer's Sword Of the pattern carried by Uhlan officers. Manufactured by Max Weyersberg and bearing the MWM Waffen* stamp under one langet. An excellent example* Imperial German Army Weapons, Uniforms & Insignia A scarce copy of Major James E Hicks\' excellent German Weapons, Uniforms, Insignia, 1841-1918. Largely drawn from official sources, this work remained for many years the standard reference and remains extremely useful. Imperial German Artillery Shell Case Imperial German Artillery Shell Case Imperial German Artillery Shell Fuse Imperial German Artillery Sword A very fine example bearing an etched blade indicating its owner was a soldier of 1. Kurhessisches Feld-Artillerie-Regiment Nr. 11 Imperial German Battle Flag 120cm x 200cm Imperial German Bayonet Frog Imperial German Bayonet Frog Imperial German Bayonet Frog Imperial German Bayonet Frog Imperial German Belt A Prussian ersatz example Imperial German Belt A Prussian example with unit-marked leather Imperial German Belt Buckle For the state of Prussia Imperial German Belt Leather Imperial German Belt Leather Imperial German Belt Leather A reduced though unit marked example Imperial German black Wound Badge Imperial German Cavalry Book Imperial German Cavalry Uniform Reference Imperial German Cavalry Uniforms Book Imperial German Cavalry Uniforms Book Imperial German Coins Imperial German Compass An example by Georz complete with leather button fob strap Imperial German Cuirassier & Heavy Cavalry Uniforms Book An excellent reference Imperial German DEMAG Bayonet / Trench Knife A very good example of this distinctive and much sought after pattern. Imperial German DEMAG combination Bayonet Trench Knife An original example of this scarce WWI German trench knife and bayonet. The blade is well honed and both the hilt and the scabbard retain much of their original paint finish. Imperial German Deutscher Krieger Bund Medal Imperial German Enamel Cup Dated 1917 Imperial German Enamel Cup Imperial German Enamel Cup Imperial German Enlisted Mans Mutze or Kratchen A very good original example of these much reproduced and somewhat iconic items of head gear. The lining is well stamped, and while the state kokarde is lacking, the national one is present, though loose. Imperial German Enlisted Mans Mutze or Kratchen An interesting example by virtue of the State kokarde which appears to have been painted to represent that of a Reserve unit Imperial German Ersatz Bayonet Imperial German Ersatz Bayonet Imperial German Ersatz Bayonet Imperial German Ersatz Bayonet One of the more distinctive variants Imperial German Ersatz Bayonet A fine example, the scabbard retaining its original feldgrau paint finish Imperial German Ersatz Bayonet Imperial German Ersatz Bayonet Imperial German Ersatz Bayonet Imperial German Ersatz Bayonet Imperial German Ersatz Bayonet and Frog Imperial German Ersatz Pickelhaube A steel bodied example having been the subject of an older restoration. It retains its original Saxon wappen, though I believe it has been re-painted externally and the kokarden and chin strap replaced. Imperial German Ersatz Saw-back Bayonet While the hilt and scabbard are pitted, the blade somewhat surprisingly is excellent Imperial German Ersatz Water Bottle Imperial German Fernglas 08 Binoculars A set by Zeiss, the occular focus s stiff on each barrel Imperial German Fernglas 08 Binoculars A handsome set by Schutz, the occular focus is stiff Imperial German Fernglas 08 Binoculars An unidentified variant Imperial German Fernglas 08 Binoculars A rare allminium set by Zeiss, the occular mounts are loose Imperial German Fernglas 08 Binoculars A set by Rodenstock Imperial German Fernglas 08 Binoculars An excellent set complete with scarce occulars cover Imperial German Fernglas 08 Binoculars by Goerz Imperial German Fernglas 08 Field Binoculars A good exmple of the standard issue binoculars of the German Army of WWI Imperial German Field Artillery Sword Bearing issue marks to the cross guard. The blade in superb condition and etched incorporating the original owner's unit, the 67th (Lower Alsace) Field Artillery Regiment. A rather pleasing example. Imperial German Field Artillery Sword Additional images Imperial German Field Tunic Belt Hook Imperial German Field Tunic Belt Hook Imperial German Finger Ring Imperial German Flag or Standard Pole Finial Imperial German Fliegercorps Aircraft Propeller Fragment Showing the manufacturer's decal Imperial German Halberstadt CL IV Aircraft Manufacturer's Plate Imperial German Halberstadt CL IV Aircraft Manufacturer's Plate Imperial German Hunting / Trench Knife Imperial German HZ 14 Artillery Fuze A good example and one which has clearly been fired, was likely been brought back as a souvenir at the time, rather than being a recently dug up relic Imperial German Iron Cross First Class Imperial German Iron Cross First Class Imperial German Iron Cross Second Class The ring maker-marked. Imperial German Iron Cross Second Class Imperial German Iron Cross Second Class Imperial German Iron Cross Second Class The suspender maker-marked K O Imperial German Iron Cross Second Class and Honour Cross Imperial German Jager Regiment Soldier's Identity Disc Imperial German Kaiserliche Marine Reservists Beer Stein An extremely fine example Imperial German Kokarden Imperial German KS98 Bayonet A very fine example of the KS98, perhaps one of the most handsome of Imperial German bayonets. Issued to Fliegertruppen, machine gunners and other select units, they are today highly sought after and seldom encountered. This example bears the back-to-back squirrels trade mark of the firm Carl Eikhorn and is an officer's private purchase example, Flying Corps officers were instructed to wear the KS98 rather than the sword. Imperial German Kyffhauserbund Medal 1914-1918 Imperial German Landsturm Muster Card Imperial German Luger Pistol Holster and Stripping Tool While no marks are apparent, the original stripping tool bears German military marks Imperial German M 1915 Pickelhaube A good body for restoration. The lining is complete and strong. Imperial German M'1895 State Cockade Imperial German M'1915 Pickelhaube A good example with replacement chin strap and cockade. The wappen is original to the helmet, and the liner is in uncommonly good condition. Overall the form, condition and rigidity are very good. Of particular note are the clear marks indicating issue to a soldier of the 1st (1st East Prussian) Grenadiers "Crown Prince". In all a pleasing pickelhaube. Imperial German M. 1911 Pioneer's Trench Wire Cutters Imperial German M1909 Ammunition Pouch 1915 dated and unit marked Imperial German Mauser Gewehr 1871/84 Rifle Unit-marked to the 4th Guards Regiment of Foot. Having an obsolete calibre these fascinating military rifles may be legally owned without a license or modification. Imperial German Mauser Gewehr 1871/84 Rifle Additional images Imperial German Memorial Cards, brothers Imperial German Militar-Pass That of a Bavarian Field Artillery Mann entitled to the Iron Cross second class Imperial German Militarpass Group Imperial German Military Medal A Hanover order of honour Imperial German Model 1909 Cartridge Pouches 1916 dated Imperial German Other Ranks\' Mutze Kokarde Imperial German Patriotic Beakers Imperial German Patriotic Lapel Badge Depicting the profiles of Bismark and the Kaiser Imperial German Patriotic Silver Tea Spoon Imperial German Pioneer's Sidearm An example of the striking Infanterie Fashinenmesser. Unit-marked and in excellent condition throughout. Imperial German Pioneer's Sidearm In scabbard with matching issue marks Imperial German Pipe The porcelain bowl depicting the Prussian Crown Prince Wilhelm in military uniform and bearing the legend 5 Armee, Weinachten [Christmas] 1914. The bowl sits loosely in its holder Imperial German Portrait Postcard Imperial German Prussian Belt and Buckle Imperial German Prussian Belt Buckle Imperial German S'71 Bayonet A good example bearing Marine Artillery unit marks Imperial German S'71 Extraseitengewehr Bayonet by Weyersberg Imperial German S'98 Bayonet Imperial German S71 Bayonet To my mind one of the most elegant of bayonets. This is an extremely pleasing example. Imperial German S84/98 aA Bayonet A very good unit-marked example Imperial German S84/98 aA Bayonet Imperial German S84/98 aA Bayonet Manufactured in 1887 and bearing unit marks of the 72nd (4th Thuringian) Infantry Imperial German S84/98 Bayonet Imperial German S84/98 Bayonet Unit marked and 1888 dated Imperial German S84/98 first variant Bayonet Imperial German S98 aA Bayonet Dated 1899 and unit marked to the 3rd Ersatz-Battailon des Gardes-Regiment-zu-Fuss Imperial German S98/05 aA Bayonet Imperial German S98/05 Bayonet Imperial German S98/05 Bayonet A superb parade example by Waffenfabric Mauser dated 1916 Imperial German S98/05 Bayonet Imperial German S98/05 Bayonet Imperial German S98/05 Bayonet A very good example by Ernst Busch dated 1917, in 1918 dated frog Imperial German S98/05 Bayonet Scabbard Imperial German S98/05 Bayonet with Leather Scabbard An uncommon example by Schleuterman of Remscheid. The scabbard leather has shrunk slightly though is strong and sound. Complete with original frog Imperial German S98/05 nA Bayonet by Durkopp Imperial German S98/05 nA Saw-back Bayonet A tired example in crudely restored relic scabbard Imperial German S98/05 nA Saw-back Bayonet A very good example Imperial German Saw-back S84/98 Bayonet An excellent example Imperial German Saw-back S98/05 aA Bayonet A good example bearing a 1907 date of manufacture Imperial German Shell Case Imperial German Soldier's Hip Flask An uncommonly small flask, the cup of which is engraved with it's original owner's name and an Iron Cross motif Imperial German Tent Peg & Pole Set A superb example as carried by German infantry dusing WWI Imperial German Tent Peg Pouch Imperial German Trench Knife A handsome private purchase example by Anton Winger Junior. Of particular interest is the presence of a non-Germanic name engraved into the nickel pommel cap, possibly indicating its having been taken as booty and subsequently used by a British soldier. The knife was found in Scotland, Medal Index Cards identify few candidates with this surname and initial, one being a Sergeant of the Highland Light Infantry. Imperial German Trench Knife Imperial German Trench Knife Imperial German Trench Knife Imperial German Trench Torch Imperial German Trench Wire Cutters Imperial German Trophy Entrenching Tool A fascinating example brought back by a Tommy as war booty and bearing a period annotated paper label Imperial German Tunic Belt Hooks and Buttons Imperial German Water Bottle Imperial German Wound Badge Imperial German WWI Hanseatic Cross An example of the Hamburg issue of this extremely attractive Imperial award Imperial Japanese Arisaka Bayonet Imperial Japanese Army 1899 pattern Cavalry Trooper's / NCO's Sabre Imperial Japanese Army Hinomaru Flag Imperial Japanese Hinomaru Flag An example personalized by a Royal Engineer and sent to his parents in Blighty Imperial Japanese Navy Dirk A lovely example Imperial Japanese Officer's Sword A rather interesting katana with 1944 Pattern characteristics and in excellent condition. The blade has just one very small nick; its tang is signed by the Showa smith Fukumoto Kanemune, and stamped. The hilt has simplified kabuto-gane, artificial same and elaborate figural menuki. The regulation metal scabbard retains its original finish. An extremely pleasing and idiosynchratic example Imperial Japanese Officer's Sword Additional images Imperial Japanese Wakizashi This superb sword has been in my collection for some years now. Aside from the field service shin-gunto scabbard the sword and mounts are hereditary samurai. The menuki appear to modeled as salamander, and the bronze tsuba depicts landscapes in relief. The blade has an un-signed tang, though shows a pronounced hamon and is in superb condition. I acquired this direct from the family of the veteran that brought it back from the Far East after WWII. Imperial Japanese Wakizashi Additional images Imperial Light Horse Cap Badge Imperial Prussian Army Belt Buckle A scarce electroplated example as worn by units which traditionally wore white metal tunic buttons Imperial Prussian Belt Buckle Imperial Prussian Garde Pioneer ORs Pickelhaube The peak inexplicably wrecked, though otherwise sound and entirely original. Worthy of restoration and modestly priced. Imperial Prussian Kratchen or Mutze A good original First World War example Imperial Prussian Model 1849 Artillery Short Sword Imperial Prussian Officer's Pickelhaube Plate Imperial Russian 1881 Pattern Dragoon Shashka A handsome example of this Imperial Russian sword pattern, dated 1916 Imperial Russian Model 1834 Pioneer / Foot Artillery Tesak / Sword Imperial Russian Model 1834 Pioneer / Foot Artillery Tesak / Sword Additional images Important book on Antique Revolvers Taylerson's classic study Important book on Antique Revolvers 1818-1865 Important book on Antique Revolvers 1865-1888 Important book on Antique Revolvers 1889-1914 Important book on German Sword and Sword Smiths Important Book on Scottish Pistols Martin Kelvin's scholarly study Important City of London (London Postal) Battalion Home Guard Record A large ledger containing the records of the Battalion. An extremely rare and important document. Important Study of Jacobite Scottish Arms and Relics The superb catalogue of the Culloden The Swords and the Sorrows* exhibition* Important Study of Jacobite Scottish Arms and Relics The superb catalogue of the 1996 Culloden The Swords and the Sorrows* exhibition.* Impressive Sudan Campaign souvenir Beja Spear Head Of typically large stature. The leaf shaped blade is hollow ground on each right hand face, and partly stipple decorated on one face. 48cm overall Impressively large Nepalese Kukri An original fighting kukri, most certainly no common tourist piece. The blade is considarbale, measuring approximately 40cm, hollow-ground and in superb condition, while the grip has distinctive inset steel stud decoration. Certainly the most impressive kukri I have handled in quite some time. India at War - WWII Official Publication India Command Supreme Headquarters Battledress Blouse An early 1940 Pattern BD blouse retaining its original insignia including a superb bullion-embroidered formation patch India Command, Supreme Headquarters, India Flash A fine bullion-embroidered example India General Service Medal to Royal Tank Corps Recipient IGSM with North West Frontier 1936-37 clasp, to 7885135 Pte C W Woolley, Royal Tank Corps. India Pattern 1859 Socket Bayonet India Pattern Martini Henry Socket Bayonet Indian Indian Indian Indian Indian Indian Indian 1937 Pattern Revolver Ammunition Pouch Indian 1937 Pattern Supporting Straps As worn affixed to the pack Indian 1937 Pattern Webbing Bayonet Frog Indian 1937 Pattern Webbing Bayonet Frog A mint unissued 1943 dated example Indian 1937 Pattern Webbing Belt Indian cast DLI Shoulder Titles Indian Engineers Officer's Cap Badge Indian Jungle Green 1937 Pattern Water Bottle Carrier The unique Indian variant which closes by means of a strap and buckle rather than a Newey type fastener Indian Jungle Green Pattern 1937 Water Bottle Carrier Dated 1944 Indian Jungle Green P\'37 Bayonet Frog An unissued example Indian Medical Service Officer's Cap Badge Indian Mutiny VC Winner's Autograph That of Sir Evelyn Wood Indian No 1 Mk I Bayonet* Indian No1 MkII Bayonet* Indian No1 MkIII Bayonet* Indian Pattern 1937 Webbing Belt Indian Pattern Water Bottle A mint example of this unusual pattern which I\'ve always believed to be Indian. Indian variant Pattern 1853 Cavalry Troopers Sword Manufactured by Rodwell. In excellent condition throughout Indian-made 1937 pattern bayonet Frog Indian-made 1937 Pattern No4 Bayonet Frog A mint unissued example of the 1937 Pattern frog manufactured solely in India and exclusively for the No4 socket bayonet. Only the Canadians and Indians manufactured frogs solely for the No4, and the two variants differ. Indian-made 1937 Pattern No4 Bayonet Frog A mint unissued example of the 1937 Pattern frog manufactured solely in India and exclusively for the No4 socket bayonet. Only the Canadians and Indians manufactured frogs solely for the No4, and the two variants differ Indian-made Officers\' Service Dress Cap A lovely late-Inter-War or Second World War example by a prestigious Indian manufacturer. As usual the sweatband stitching is partially failing but it doesn\'t detract overly and can easily be renewed should you wish. Indo-Persian Pesh Kabz An all-steel example manufactured with mirror-polished high quality steel blade. 19th Century. Inert .30 Rifle Round As issued to the Home Guard Inert .303 Clip Inert .303 Drill Round Inert .303 MkVII Round, 1941 Inert 18-pounder Artillery Shell Inert 1895 3-pounder Artillery Round Inert 1896 Imperial German Rifle Round Inert 1897 Imperial German Rifle Round Inert 1898 Imperial German 37mm Round Inert 1899 Imperial German Rifle Round Inert 1905 Japanese 47x131R Naval Hotchkiss Deck Gun Round Inert 1906 18-pounder Artillery Shell Highly unusually the body has been silver plated Inert 1907 .303 Mk VI Round Inert 1909 MkVI .303 Rifle Round Inert 1913 French Lebel Rifle Cartidge Inert 1913 MkVII .303 Rifle Round Inert 1914 German Rifle Cartridge Inert 1914 MKVII .303 Rifle Round Inert 1915 18-pounder Artillery Shrapnel Shell The fuse is loose on this example Inert 1915 Mk VII .303 Round Inert 1915 MkVII .303 Round, deactivated and pellet-filled Inert 1915 MkVII .303 Round, deactivated and pellet-filled Inert 1915 No 5 (Mills) Grenade A scarce very early production example whereon the segmentation grooves are both cast and machined, often termed "centre-cast" by collectors. With correct small diameter split pin ring and non-slotted striker. The cast alloy base plug bears profuse marks including Mills' Patent dates Inert 1915 No 5 (Mills) Grenade A good example lacking spring. Complete with scarce early variant lever Inert 1916 dated 18-pounder Artillery Shrapnel Shell An extremely fine example Inert 1916 Imperial German Rifle Round Inert 1916 Mills No 5 Grenade Inert 1916 Mk VII .303 Round Inert 1916 MkVII .303 Round Inert 1916 MkVII .303 Round, deactivated and pellet-filled Inert 1916 MkVII .303 Round, deactivated and pellet-filled Inert 1916 MkVII .303 Round, deactivated and pellet-filled Inert 1916 MkVII .303 Round, deactivated and pellet-filled Inert 1916 No 5 Mills Grenade Inert 1916 No5 (Mills) Grenade Inert 1916 QF 2-pounder Mark II Anti-Aircraft Artillery Round An exceptional example Inert 1916 QF 2-pounder Mark II Anti-Aircraft Artillery Round An exceptionally original example Inert 1916 QF 2-pounder Mark II Anti-Aircraft Artillery Round An exceptionally original example Inert 1917 3-pounder Artillery Shell Inert 1917 dated 18-pounder Artillery High Explosive Shell A fine un-fired non-relic example. Inert 1917 dated 18-pounder Artillery High Explosive Shell Frankly the most pleasing example I've handled in quite some time. Inert 1917 No 36 (Mills) Grenade An excellent example Inert 1917 No23 (Mills) Grenade Inert 1917 No23 MkII (Mills) Grenade Inert 1917 No36 (Mills) Grenade Inert 1917 No36 (Mills) Grenade A well marked example retaining its original shellac finish. The centre tube has been removed and the striker replaced with a follow pipe to serve as a cigar lighter, of interest is the fact it is fitted with an early variant pin with small ring, and early variant lever Inert 1918 Dummy No36 (Mills) Grenade Inert 1918 German 37mm Round Inert 1918 No 23 (Mills) Grenade with Gas Check Inert 1918 No23 MkIII (Mills) Grenade Inert 1918 No36 Hand Grenade Inert 1920's Indian-made No5 (Mills) Grenade Retaining its original paint finish with filling band and green (Amatol) band. Complete with gas check plate Inert 1920s Candian Mk VII .303 Round Inert 1925 MkVII .303 Rifle Round Inert 1937 3-inch Mortar Round Inert 1938 2-pounder Infantry Anti-Tank Gun Shell Inert 1939 .303 Round Inert 1940 20mm Aircraft Canon Round Inert 1940 20mm Cannon Round The head is slightly loose in the case Inert 1940 No 36 M (Mills) Grenade An uncommonly fine example retaining its original finish and markings, lacking lever, though complete with pin, striker, spring and gas check Inert 1940 No36 (Mills) Grenade Inert 1941 2-pounder Artillery Round Inert 1941 3-inch Mortar Round Sorry, for sale in the UK only Inert 1941 3-inch Mortar Round An extremly good example, the pits to the body are the results of casting rather than rust, the piece retains its original lacquer, though the fuze is a post-War example Inert 1941 Boys Anti-Tank Rifle Round The head core has been counter-bored Inert 1941 MkVII .303 Rifle Round Inert 1941 No 36 (Mills) Grenade An excellent example Inert 1942 (Mills) Grenade Inert 1942 .303 Mk VII Round Inert 1942 .303 Round Inert 1942 British 20mm Canon Round Inert 1942 Mk VIIIZ Round Inert 1942 Mk VIIZ Round Inert 1942 No 68 Anti-Tank Grenade Inert 1942 No 68 Anti-Tank Rifle Grenade Inert 1942 No 68 Anti-Tank Rifle Grenade Inert 1943 .303 Round Inert 1943 .38 Revolver Round Inert 1943 .38 Revolver Round Inert 1943 2-inch Mortar Illuminating Round Inert 1943 MkVII .303 Rifle Round Inert 1943 No 36 (Mills) Grenade Inert 1943 US .50 Calibre Round Inert 1944 .50 Calibre Round Inert 1944 Bofors Anti-aircraft Artillery Round Inert 1944 British Service Tank Gun / Artillery Round Inert 1945 Bofors Anti-Aircraft Artillery Drill Round Inert 1946 Bofors Anti-aircraft Artillery Round Inert 1949 20mm Cannon Round The head is slightly loose in the case Inert 1950s Bofors Anti-aircraft Artillery Round Inert 1953 Bofors Anti-Aircraft Artillery Drill Round Inert 1954 20mm Cannon Round Inert 1958 No36 (Mills) Grenade Inert 1972 No36 (Mills) Grenade Inert 1972 No36 (Mills) Grenade Inert 1972 No36 (Mills) Grenade Inert 2-inch Mortar HE Round A scarce example retaining original markings Inert 2-inch Mortar Illuminating Round Inert 2-inch Mortar Illuminating Round Inert 24-pounder HE Shell Inert 3-inch Mortar Round Inert 30-06 Round Inert 37mm Artillery Round Inert 37mm Artillery Round Inert 37x94R 37mm Hotchkiss Revolver-Gun Armour Piercing Round Inert 37x94R 37mm Hotchkiss Revolver-Gun Armour Piercing Round Inert Anti-Riot Baton Round, Rubber Bullet Inert Austrian Manlicher Drill Rifle Round Inert Boer War 13-pounder Artillery Shell Inert Boer War 15-pounder Artillery Shell Retaining its original fuse. The threads of the union of the two halves are distorted or worn so the two are loose. Inert British Smoke Grenade Inert British Training Smoke Grenade Inert British Training Smoke Grenade Inert cast alloy Mills Grenade for re-enactor use Inert cast alloy Mills Grenade for re-enactor use Inert clip of WWI .303 Rounds With matching headstamps Inert Drill L28A1 Grenade Inert Energa Rifle Grenade Inert Energa Training Rifle Grenade Inert German M' 1915 Kugel Grenade A very fine example with excellent fuze Inert Home Guard .30 Rifle Cartridge Inert Imperial German 1913 Kugel Grenade From my own collection and extremely fine non-relic example Inert Imperial German 37mm Artillery Round Inert Imperial German Egg Grenade An excellent example of the 1915 kugelhandgranate Inert Imperial German Kaiserliche Marine 37mm Artillery Round Inert Imperial German Model 1917 Egg Grenade An excellent example of the first variant, lacking the segmented band seen on subsequent production Inert Imperial German Model 1917 Egg Grenade An excellent example of the first variant, lacking the segmented band seen on subsequent production Inert IRA Improvised Hand Grenade Inert Kynoch 9.3 mm Round Inert L2A2 Baton Round Inert Mk II .303 Rifle Cartridge Inert Mk II .303 Rifle Cartridge Inert Mk II .303 Rifle Cartridge Inert Mk II .303 Round Inert No 36 (Mills) Grenade Inert No 36 (Mills) Grenade Pin lacking but the grenade incorporates an early No 5 lever Inert No68 MkI Anti-Tank Rifle Grenade An excellent example Inert PIAT Round A very good example complete with drill detonator Inert PIAT Round A very good example complete with drill detonator Inert post WWII 2-inch Mortar Parachute Flare Illuminating Round Inert post WWII 2-inch Mortar Parachute Flare Illuminating Round Inert post WWII 2-inch Mortar Smoke Round Inert post-War British 20mm Canon Round Inert post-War British 30mm Canon Round Inert post-War British 30mm Canon Round Inert post-WWII .303 Clip Inert pre-WWI 35 mm Pom-Pom Gun Round The case by Vickers, Son and Maxim Inert pre-WWI German 35 mm Pom-Pom Gun Round Inert pre-WWI German Kaiserlischemarine 35 mm Pom-Pom Gun Round Inert pre-WWI Imperial German Rifle Round Inert relic WWI 18pr Artillery Shell Inert relic WWI British Artillery Shell Shown next to an 18pr shell for scale Inert Royal Navy 37mm Artillery Round Inert Scarce variant WWII No36 (Mills) Grenade Unlike most Second World War examples encountered, this has a brass filling screw and cast iron base plug. Inert un-fired Presentation 18-pounder Shell I believe the die-struck name and dates refer to the service of an Ordnance Munitions War Worker Inert US WWII M2 Grenade A re-painted training example with lead-filled base Inert WWI .303 MkVIIZ Machine Gun Round Dated 1918 Inert WWI 13-pounder Artillery Shell and Case A rare and very fine example Inert WWI 18-pounder Artillery Round An excellent restored example. Sorry, for sale in the UK only Inert WWI 18-pounder Artillery Shell and Case Inert WWI 18-pr Artillery Shell Though the projectile driving band indicates it has been down a barrel, it is in excellent condition and not a dug relic. The fuse is loose. An excellent example. Inert WWI 18-pr Artillery Shell A very good example Inert WWI 2-inch Mortar Projectile A good example of the famous 'toffee apple', having been the subject of an older restoration giving it an extremely pleasing appearance Inert WWI 2-inch Trench Mortar Projectile The so-called 'Toffee Apple' Inert WWI 2-pounder Anti-Aircraft Artillery Round Inert WWI 2-pounder Anti-Aircraft Artillery Round Inert WWI 3-pounder Artillery Round The projectile retaining its original markings Inert WWI 3-pounder Artillery Round Inert WWI 37 mm Pom-Pom Gun Round Inert WWI 37mm Pom Pom Gun Round Complete, unfired and 1917 dated. Inert WWI 37mm Pom-Pom Gun Round Inert WWI 6-inch Newton Mortar Projectile The so-called 'Flying Pig'. This is an excellent example, those that survive commonly have badly rusted and incomplete fins. Inert WWI 6-pounder Artillery Round The QF 6-pounder was adopted for use in Britain's first tanks Inert WWI 6-pounder Artillery Round The QF 6-pounder was adopted for use in Britain's first tanks Inert WWI Battye Grenade Inert WWI British Battye Grenade As designed by Captain Battye of the Royal Engineers and manufactured at the Bethune Bomb Factory in France Inert WWI French 35 mm Pom-Pom Gun Armour Piercing Round Inert WWI French 35 mm Pom-Pom Gun Armour Piercing Round Inert WWI French 35 mm Pom-Pom Gun Round Inert WWI French 35 mm Pom-Pom Gun Round Inert WWI French 35 mm Pom-Pom Gun Round Inert WWI French 35 mm Pom-Pom Gun Round Inert WWI French 35 mm Pom-Pom Gun Round Inert WWI French 35 mm Pom-Pom Gun Round Inert WWI French 37mm Artillery Round Inert WWI French 37mm Infantry Gun Round Inert WWI French Citron Foug Grenade Inert WWI French F1 Grenade An excellent non-relic example Inert WWI French OF1 Grenade A superb non-relic example Inert WWI French OF1 Grenade Inert WWI French Vivien-Bessier Rifle Grenade A good example of this innovative grenade Inert WWI German 1914 Pattern Rifle Grenade A rather goood example Inert WWI German 35 mm Pom-Pom Gun Round Inert WWI German 35 mm Pom-Pom Gun Round Inert WWI German 35 mm Pom-Pom Gun Round Inert WWI German 35 mm Pom-Pom Gun Round Inert WWI German 35 mm Pom-Pom Gun Round Inert WWI German 35 mm Pom-Pom Gun Round Inert WWI German Discus Grenade Inert WWI German Discus Grenade Inert WWI German Egg Grenade An excellent example Inert WWI German Egg Grenade An excellent example, slightly unusual in having an eccentric casting Inert WWI German Granatenwerfer Projectile An uncommonly good example of these distinctive trench mortar rounds Inert WWI German Grenatenwerfer Round Inert WWI German M'1914 Rifle Grenade A rare non-relic example in exceptional condition Inert WWI German Mauser Round Inert WWI German Mauser Round Sorry, for sale in the UK only Inert WWI German Mauser Round Sorry, for sale in the UK only Inert WWI German T-Gewehr Anti-Tank Rifle Round Inert WWI M'1917 'Egg' Grenade Inert WWI Naval 2-inch Anti-Aircraft Round Inert WWI No 5 (Mills) Grenade Inert WWI No 5 (Mills) Grenade Body Inert WWI No 5 (Mills) Grenade Dummy Detonator Inert WWI No15 Grenade An excellent example of this most distinctive pattern. Sometimes referred to as the \"Cricket Ball\" grenade it could be thrown by hand or catapult. Famously used at Gallipoli and with notorious problems at Loos in 1915. This example retains its original fuse retaining wire. Inert WWI No15 Grenade A very good example of this most distinctive pattern. Sometimes referred to as the \"Cricket Ball\" grenade it could be thrown by hand or catapult. Famously used at Gallipoli and with notorious problems at Loos in 1915. Inert WWI No15 Grenade A very well restored example of this most distinctive pattern. Sometimes referred to as the \"Cricket Ball\" grenade it could be thrown by hand or catapult. Famously used at Gallipoli and with notorious problems at Loos in 1915. Inert WWI No15 Grenade A good example of this most distinctive pattern. Sometimes referred to as the \"Cricket Ball\" grenade it could be thrown by hand or catapult. Famously used at Gallipoli and with notorious problems at Loos in 1915. Inert WWI No15 Grenade An uncommonly good example of this most distinctive pattern. Sometimes referred to as the "Cricket Ball" grenade it could be thrown by hand or catapult. Famously used at Gallipoli and with notorious problems at Loos in 1915. Most encountered today are relics, this is a rare untouched and well preserved example. Inert WWI No16 Grenade One of the best examples I've handled and from my own collection Inert WWI No16 Grenade Variant A 1915 dated example is this rare pattern. Inert WWI No20 Grenade A very good example Inert WWI No24 Rifle Grenade An excellent non-relic and rust-free example Inert WWI No5 (Mills) Grenade An excellent example with muck original finish to the body, compete with alloy centre tube, striker and spring Inert WWI No5 Mill Grenade Inert WWI Stokes Mortar Round An above average example Inert WWI Turkish Artillery Shell An extremely original dud recovered from the battlefield, possibly Gallipoli, by a British soldier Inert WWI Vickers 1-pounder Anti-Aircraft Cannon Round An example of early anti-aircraft ammunition in the home defense of Britain during the Great War. The QF 1-pr was adapted as the Mk I*** and Mk II on high-angle pedestal mountings and deployed along London docks and on rooftops on key buildings in London, others on mobile motor lorries at key towns in the East and Southeast of England. 25 were employed in August 1914, and 50 in February 1916. A Mk II gun (now in the Imperial War Museum, London) on a Naval pedestal mounting was the first to open fire in defense of London during the war. The small shell was insufficient to damage the German Zeppelin airships sufficiently to bring them down. The Ministry of Munitions noted in 1922: "The pom-poms were of very little value. Nevertheless, Lieutenant O.F.J. Hogg of No. 2 AA Section in III Corps was the first anti-aircraft gunner to shoot down an aircraft, with 75 rounds on 23 September 1914 in France. The British Army did not employ it as an infantry weapon in World War I, as its shell was considered too small for use against any objects or fortifications and British doctrine relied on shrapnel fired by QF 13 pounder and 18-pounder field guns as its primary medium range anti-personnel weapon. The gun was experimentally mounted on aircraft as the lighter 1-pounder Mk III, the cancelled Vickers E.F.B.7 having been specifically designed to carry it in its nose.[15] As a light anti-aircraft gun, it was quickly replaced by the larger QF 1½ pounder and QF 2 pounder naval guns. Inert WWII 2-pounder Infantry Anti-Tank Gun Round An excellent example Inert WWII 2-pounder Infantry Anti-Tank Gun Round An excellent example Inert WWII 2-pounder Solid Shot Round Inert WWII 2-Pounder Sub-Calibre Artillery Round Inert WWII Aircraft Canon Round Inert WWII Bofors Anti-aircraft Artillery Round Inert WWII Bofors Anti-aircraft Artillery Round and Transit Tube Inert WWII British 20mm Cannon Round Inert WWII Clip of .303 Rounds Inert WWII German 1915 Kugal Grenade Inert WWII German 20mm Round Showing some slight flaring at the mouth of the case Inert WWII German 20mm Round Showing some slight flaring at the mouth of the case Inert WWII German Blendkorper Grenade A relic example with incomplete detonator tube Inert WWII German Kugel Grenade With transit plug Inert WWII Italian Breda 35 Grenade The so-called 'Red Devil' Inert WWII Italian Brixia Mortar Grenade Inert WWII Italian OTO 35 Grenade Inert WWII Italian SRCM 35 Smoke Grenade Inert WWII Japanese Porcelain Grenade Inert WWII Luftwaffe 1kg Incendiary Bomb / Brandbombe Inert WWII Luftwaffe 1 kg Brandbombe Incendiary Bomb Inert WWII Luftwaffe 1 kg Brandbombe Incendiary Bomb Inert WWII Luftwaffe 1 kg Brandbombe Incendiary Bomb Inert WWII Luftwaffe 1 kg Brandbombe Incendiary Bomb Inert WWII No 36 (Mills) Grenade Detonator Inert WWII No 36M (Mills) Grenade A very fine example with original finish Inert WWII No 68 Anti-Tank Grenade Inert WWII No 68 Anti-Tank Grenade Inert WWII No 77 Grenade Inert WWII No36 Mills Grenade An exceptional example in original condition, impossible to improve Inert WWII No36 Mills Grenade A crudely restored example Inert WWII No36M Mills Grenade Lacking striker Inert WWII US .50-calibre Round Infantry Anti-Tank Gunner Qualification Badge Infantry Arm of Service Strip Infantry Mortarman Qualification Badge Infantry Officer's Rank Pips Infantry Training Battalion Cap Badge Innert 30-06 Rifle Round A wooden-headed Drill / Dummy round of the type used by the Home Guard Innert Turkish Mauser Rifle Round Inniskilling Fusiliers Brass Waist Belt Locket Inniskilling Fusiliers Cap Badge Inniskilling Fusiliers Cap Badge Inns of Court OTC Brass Shoulder Title Inns of Court Regiment Cap Badge Instructional Skeletonized No 36 (Mills) Grenade Inter WWI German Discus Grenade An uncommonly good example of the M.1915 discushandgranaten Inter-War / early WWII King's Liverpool Regiment Officer's Service Dress Cap Inter-War / early WWII Signalers' Telescope A very good example by Broadhurst & Clarkson with excellent optics Inter-War / WWII Warrant Officer's Service Dress Cap Inter-War Army Officer\'s KD Shorts A good pair. Inter-War Army Officer\'s KD Shorts A named and dated pair in excellent condition. Inter-War Artillery Range Tables Inter-War British Army Kit Bag Inter-War British Territorial Army Uniform Cigarette Card Album A charming and useful publication Inter-War German Small Bronzed Bust of a Soldier Inter-War Mills Artillery Webbing Equipment Belt Inter-War Officer's Khaki Drill Tunic Inter-War RAF Officer's Solar Topee The chin-strap is broken though not irreplaceable, still a very pleasing and certainly a scarce example. Inter-War RAF printed cotton Handkerchief A delightful example Inter-War RAOC Warrant Officer\'s Private Purchase Service Dress An extremely attractive and most uncommon example. Some minor moth. Interesting Boer War Photograph Depicting cavalrymen at rest in the field Irish Guards Cap Badge Irish Guards Cloth Shoulder Title Irish Guards Cloth Shoulder Title Irsaeli issue Czech VZ24 Bayonet As isued with the 8mm Mauser Kar 98k rifles that Israel obtained from captured German stocks and used during the 1948 War of Independence. Irvin Parachute Qualification Badge These were unofficial parachute qualification wings issued to paratroops and others by the parachute manufacturer Irvin Air Chutes Islamic / Ottoman Turkish Desk Seal Issue-marked Brass Button Stick Issue-numbered Cutlery Combination A 1944 dated set. Issued Kit Bag Ist Battalion Border Regiment Insignia As discovered with sundry other kit from the same source. Border Regiment brass shoulder title, two sets of coloured shoulder strap tapes as worn by the Battalion to indicate the wearer\'s Company, one set clearly ex-Battledress, the other unworn, rifle marksmanship badge, and Border Regiment Cap Badge. Italian 1935 Ethiopian Campaign Medal Italian Model 1891 Bayonet Italian Model 1938 Folding Bayonet Italian Model 1938 Folding Bayonet Italy Star Italy Star Italy Star IV Corps Flash J David Truby, The Lewis Gun* A superbly illustrated history of the Lewis Machine Gun* J G Mann's Arms & Armour in England Jack Fishman, And the Walls Came Tumbling Down* A detailed study of the Operation Jericho, the RAF bombing raid on Amiens Prison* James A Servin's Colt Firearms, 1836-1960* One of the major studies* James Dudgeon, Mick, The Story of Major Edward Mannock VC DSO MC RFC RAF Japanese Arisaka Bayonet Japanese Arisaka Bayonet An exceptional example of the straight-crossguard variant, retaining its original ersatz frog Japanese Arisaka Rifle Bayonet A good example Japanese Armour Book An extremely well illustrated reference Japanese Arms & Armour Guide Based on the collections held at the Victoria & Albert Museum Japanese Bayonet Frog An excellent example bearing character marks. Japanese Bayonet Frog Japanese manufactured Siamese Type 45 (1903) Bayonet For use on the 8 mm M1903 Siamese Mauser rifle and produced 1903–08 at the Imperial Japanese Army Arsenal at Tokyo (Kowisikawa). Japanese Wakizashi Sword Blade Jaroslav Lugs' Firearms Past and Present A superb study Jean Bouchery, The British Soldier from D-Day to VE-Day* An excellent reference* Jeff Cooper, Guns of the Old West Jeffrey Richardson, Colt, The Revolver of the American West Jet age RAF Type B Mk 13 Aircrew Parachute System An excellent example, ideal to complete a mannequin or ejector seat Johansson\'s Pickelhaube Book A limited edition of this classic reference covering Imperial German military head dress. John Brophy - Advanced Training for the Home Guard John Brophy - Home Guard Proficiency A classic John Brophy, Advanced Training for the Home Guard John Gaylor Military Badge Collecting* Still the best single volume reference on British Army cap badges* John Gaylor Army Cap Badge Book John Gaylor's Military Badge Collecting* A working copy of the best single volume work in this field* John Norris, Gunpowder Artillery, 1600-1700* An excellent study* John Walter, The Luger Story Joseph G Rosa, Guns of the American West Joseph Rosa, Colt Revolvers Jungle Green Bush Jacket with Cloth Insignia A well starched and extremely smart example retaining its original Allied Land Forces South East Asia printed flashes. K D Kirkland, America's Premier Gunmakers, Colt Ken Rutterford, Collecting Shotgun Cartridges Khaki Lanyard Kin's Own Royal Lancaster Regiment slip-on Shoulder Title King's (Liverpool) Regiment Shoulder Titles King's Liverpool Regiment Cloth Shoulder Title King's Liverpool Regiment Officer's Cap A scarce WWII example. There are two tears to the sweat band, otherwise complete and sound with original badge. King's Liverpool Regiment Printed Shoulder Titles King's Liverpool Regiment Shoulder Titles In white on purple King's Liverpool Regiment Slip-on Shoulder Title King's Liverpool Regiment Title King's Ow Loyal Regiment Cloth Shoulder Title King's Own Royal Border Regiment Dress Glider Badge