Early production WWII Sten MKV manufactured by ROF - Royal Ordnance Factory Theale/Fazakerley stamped ' M78 '. Pre-December 1944 production. The MKV was first introduced in early 1944, and is essentially a better quality version of the MK2, using the same magazine port and body, magazine and similar bolt assembly. New additions were, wooden stock, pistol grip, No4 foresight and a wooden vertical fore grip with a bayonet attachment. 2019 Deactivation with accompanying Birmingham proof house certificate with moving bolt, trigger, and safety, partially strippable. Complete with fore grip and 1944 dated sling. Excellent example. UK 18+ Sales ONLY.

An excellent example of a WW2 MkII British Pattern military kukri. Dated and manufacturer marked to steel blade ' M.I.41 ' indicating manufacture by Military Industries in 1941,with steel bolster and brass and steel rivets. Wood and leather sheath with leather belt suspension typical of those used with the Sam Browne equipment. Good clean condition with clear evidence of sharpening to blade. 18+ UK SALES ONLY.

(B.E.F.) Slip On Shoulder Title. A cloth embroidered slip on shoulder title for the British Expeditionary Force (B.E.F.). In good used condition with some very minor moth damage.

21st (Prince Albert Victor's Own) Cavalry Torin Cap. A superb, high quality Torin cap by Herbert Johnson of Bond St ,London worn by an officer of the 21st (Prince Albert Victor's Own) Cavalry (Frontier Force) . Deep melton fabric body with bullion piping and a high quality bullion PAVO badge on scarlet. Fully lined with a plush sweatband which appears to be worn in reverse and in excellent, moth free condition. The 21st PAVO were a combined Indian Cavalry formation that were mechanised in 1940 and served in Syria, Iran, North Africa and Burma.

Commando Grouping. Medal/paperwork and fighting knife grouping to 5055894 L/Cpl.George.E.Pym N.Staffs and probably 6 Troop, 5 Commando. Grouping consists of medals 39-45, Burma Star, Defence and War medal with original box ( Birmingham address ) and slip, various photos showing groups probably in Burma and a large panorama shot showing men at Commando Basic Training Centre ( Achnacarry ) in 1944. Accompanied by Commando Service Certificate showing service between Jan 43 and Oct.45, SEAC souvenir newspaper and Asia Command Christmas greeting. Grouping also comes with a particularly good example of a 2nd Patt FS fighting knife marked ' B2 and arrow ' to cross guard. Knife looks to be little used with no sign of sharpening, contact rubbing to top of handle and very light speckling to blade from storage in scabbard. Scabbard in good, clean condition, with both tabs and elastic retainer which retains some degree of elasticity. Pym's service with 5 Commando is not confirmed but is suggested by the other items in the grouping and the note to photos indicating 6 Troop and Burma 1944. Would reward further research, scarce untouched Commando grouping

EARLY GERMAN SA/HJ BREAD BAG - COMPLETE. A good example of a 'political' type of bead bag used by the SA or Hj, and other non-military organisations. With a canvas shoulder strap, rather than a belt attachment. In tan canvas with leather edge to the flap. All buttons and loops present. Separate internal pocket. Two exterior leather loops on the flap for water bottle. In very good condition, with no damage.

Frontbann badge. An uncommon and insignificant looking award called the Frontbann badge, often mistaken as a daybadge. The badge was instituted in 1932 and designated as an official award in 1933. The Frontbahn was set up in 1924 as a substitute for the then banned SA men. The award had a short life span as it was no longer authorized for wear after 1934. In good overall condition marked ' Ges Gesch ' to reverse fitting with vestigial remains of the silvered finish.

Mountain and flood: history of the 52nd (Lowland) Division. 1st Ed. 1950 Mountain and flood: the history of the 52nd (Lowland) Division, 1939-1946. by George Blake. 265pp, photos, maps, plans, Honours and Awards, Order of Battle. History of this specially trained division ( Mountain warfare ) that formed part of 21st Army group, and fiought the Germans in France, Holland and Germany. Good, clean condition with some marking to boards.

ORIGINAL LUFTWAFFE OFFICERS BULLION CAP COCKADE. I have not had one of these for ages. Came with a small lot from direct family source. Removed from Luftwaffe Officers visor cap, still has the cotton threads cut! Great condition, no oxidisation. If you have a cap without one of these or need a better one for your cap....this is a fantastic find. Beautiful condition.200% original.

Owen Sub Machine Gun Bayonet. WW2 1944, Australian Owen Sub Machine Gun Bayonet by the Orange Rifle Factory No. 3, Orange, New South Wales. A shortened version of the 1907 Pattern British bayonet with 10" blade with ghost '07 dates to the blade along with OA markings and the date 11/44, wood gripd marked ' SLAZ 44 '. 1944 Mangrovite scabbard with ' OA ' marked fittings. In superb condition. AVAILABLE within UK only.

Printed N.S.D.A.P. Party Armband. One piece, printed cotton N.S.D.A.P. Party Armband. Good, used condition with small area of rear seam now parted.

R.A.F. Silk Escape Map - France/Belgium, Holland. Mid-War double sided silk escape map for use primarily by the RAF. 52cms x 44cms size, multi-coloured this example is coded ' C ' and ' D ' and primarily shows France, Belgium, Luxembourg and Holland. Excellent, clean condition, folded.

Sachsen SA day badge. Large 45mm, die struck, pinback day badge celebrating an SA event in Sachsen on 25.03.34. Silvered finish with faint manufacturer's details to reverse ' Wurster '. Impressive and striking design.

WW2 Wehrmacht Officer's Cap Eagle. Small, bullion eagle for use on a WW2 Wehrmacht Officer's cap. Tightly woven bullion eagle on fine green wool with a loose weave hessian type backing. Eagle in excellent, clean condition with clear evidence of having been removed from a cap.

"Pattern 1927" Web Equipment. A webbing set, displaying an intentional mixture of Patt. '19 and Patt. '25 web equipment showing the marks of the Mills Equipment Company and mostly dated 1927 and 1926. This set consists of Patt. '25 Cartridge carriers, Back adjustment strap, Bayonet frog, Braces, Haversack, together with a Patt. '19 Rifle Equipment Entrenching tool carrier and Water bottle carrier, all in khaki. According to the particularly good site ' The Kharkee Web ' these sets were intended for export and can be seen in various guises in use with Empire forces in this particular case probably Afghanistan. In excellent, clean condition with some light marking including a stain to the front of the haversack. Unusual and uncommon.

A .65” Smooth bore ordnance issue percussion musket. A good example of a two band Ordnance issue .65\" smooth bore percussion musket for native troops. Carbine features an 1856 dated Tower percussion lock and an Ordnance proofed smoothbore barrel of .65” calibre which is fitted with a standing rear sight and broad front sight. Stamped \'N.S.BEN\' near rear sight with various faint inspection and issue marks to the walnut stock. Good crisp action and clean bore with one old repair to a split near the rear band. Blued overall, now turned to a pleasing brown with clean woodwork. Good clean example.

' Apostle ' bandoleer style ammunition pouch. Unusual mid-19th century ' apostle ' style ammunition pouch probably of middle eastern origin although similar Indian examples are known. Consisting of a well made leather bandoleer containing 7 turned wooden containers with spouts, these spouts are plugged with material with leather lanyards ( some now detached ). These wooden containers would have contained pre-made charges of black powder to allow for rapid loading of the muzzle loaders then in use. The reverse of the pouch has a sleeve attached to allow for use on a belt or bandoleer. Good, used condition and unusual.

' Bomben Auf Engeland ' - Propaganda Magazine. No.8 of a series of propaganda titles in the ' Small War Book ' series. Entitled ' Bomben Auf Engeland ' , 24pgs, illustrated throughout and featuring a classic image of diving Stukas. Good, clean condition.

' Commando ' shoulder title. Embroidered Commando shoulder title.This type of shoulder title is often associated with No.2 Commando. In excellent used condition with clear evidence of having been removed from a uniform.

' Deutschland is Ours ' Tinny. 1938 Daybadge celebrating ' Deutschland is Ours ' Day on 10 April 1938. Striking 45mm tinny retaining it's antiqued silver finish. Pin fastening to reverse.

' No Kiddin' ! ' by Bruce Bairnsfather. 1945ed ' No Kiddin' ! ' a book of WW2 cartoons published by the famous cartoonist and creator of ' Old Bill ' , Bruce Bairnsfather. Whilst many are aware of the work of ' BB ' with his main character of Old Bill and cartoons such as the ' Better 'Ole ', many are unaware that Bruce became an official war artist to the Americans during WW2. his book is a compilation of his cartoons when he was working with the Eighth Air Force. In good, clean condition, retaining it's bright d/w with chips, tears and repairs. Uncommon.

' Shooting to Live ' Fairbairn & Sykes. 1942ed. ' Shooting to Live - with the one-hand gun ' by Capt.W.E.Fairbairn and Capt.E.A.Sykes. Based on the pairs' experience in the Shanghai Municipal Police they wrote this 96pg book describing combat pistol techniques. Although better known for their work with the knives that bore their name, this work was influential in the way particularly special forces were taught to shoot. Good overall condition with some sunning to spine. Illustrated throughout with diagrams and sketches.

'07 Pat. Bayonet - Leics Regt markings. An excellent example of a 1917 dated '07 Pattern bayonet with markings to the Leicestershire Regt. to the pommel. Good clean condition with originally phosphated blade and accompanied by a MkII scabbard.

'37 Patt. Battledress Trousers Serge. An excellent pair of Battledress Trousers Serge, the so-called '37 Patt. Size 4, Height 5' 5" - 5' 6", Waist 30 - 31 by the Rego Clothiers Ltd, 1940. Displaying all the features , fly fronted buttons to thigh and back pocket, 3 x belt loops and 3 x outside buttons for braces and tab and button ankle adjustment. In excellent, clean condition, moth free with intact label and all brass buttons. One brass button is absent but is in pocket. Difficult to upgrade .

'40 Patt B.D. Trousers with AV Good pair of '40 Patt battledress trousers which have been treated with anti-vesicant. Approx 32" inside leg and 30/32" waist, this pair of trousers have been turned up and had two belt loops added. All buttons present but label absent. Stamped to the interior ' IDO 10/44 AV ' indicating treatment with an anti-vesicant agent intended to disapate the worst effects of Mustard gas. In generally good condition, all be it creased having removed from their original kit bag recently, with some minor and easily repaired moth damage to the top of the r/h leg.

'40 Patt BD RASC puzzle ? 1944 dated 1940 Patt. Battledress Blouse, Size 10 - 5ft 9"-5ft 10" Height, Chest 36"- 37", Waist 31"- 32" with clear manufacturer's label, size and inspection stampings. That it is the easy part.. to both sleeves, British troops Berlin designation, R.A.S.C. arm of service strip and the designation usually worn by City of London A.T.S. units. Printed war service chevrons to r/h sleeves. With the size of the tunic and the lack of any significant alteration it would appear that this was worn by a man and there are no obvious record of any use of the London designation by any other unit, this BD poses a puzzle, unless anyone knows different ? London TA unit ? RASC previous ATS attachment ? Tunic in excellent, used condition with a 1mm hole to l/h breast pocket with slightly stained collar.

'DER WELT KRIEG' WW1 CIGARETTE CARD ALBUM BOOK PRODUCED IN THIRD REICH ERA. This is a fantastic, complete cigarette album 'Der Welt Krieg', the 'World War'. Produced in the Third Reich era, about 1933. It consists of the pictorial history of WW1 in German coloured cigarette cards. There are 270 in total, all complete and all in mint condition. It starts in 1914, and tells how the war was triggered by the assasination in Sarajevo, then the outbreak of war. covers 1915 with the Russian, Serbian and Italian campaigns.1916 with Verdun and trench warfare, 1917 and the Western Front. 1918 and winter in the trenches etc etc. There is a section on the German navy in 1914-1918. There are dozens of interesting cards depicting many unique scenes, German tank in WW1 trenches, special weapons, different troops, allied countries that were fighting with Germany from the colonies etc. A fantastic piece of information. There are 71 complete pages. With complete covers. Never had one or seen one of these before.

(HITLER) YOUTH PARTY DAY PIN 1933. This is a very early pin for probably a Hitler Youth event in Bayern in 1933. Small oval gilded metal badge with pin. Has the Bayern cost of arms in the centre with a swastika above. Tag der Jugen (Youth) in Bayern around the edge.

(South Nottinghamshire Hussars) Regiment, RHA Officer's Torin Cap. An example of the coloured Torin dress cap worn by officers of the (South Nottinghamshire Hussars) Regiment, RHA. Pre-War quality with a rich wool body with a Gaunt, London marked sterling silver cap badge. A coated silk lining with a Bond St label to interior labelled size 7 1/4 with plush sweatband. Wire cording to skirts and crown. Unfortunately there are some areas of moth damage, with areas of grazing and some nips and holes ( see photographs ), but remains a pleasing example and is priced accordingly.

.303 Hotchkiss Machine Gun Manual. 1939 War Office Manual ' .303-inch Hotchkiss Machine Gun '. 28pgs + b/w plates, illustrated throughout with diagrams and sketches. Good, used condition with creasing and marking and light rubbing to covers.

.303 No.4 ( T ) Sniper Rifle - Laidler & Skennerton. 1st 1993 ' An Armourer's Perception: The No.4 ( T ) Sniper Rifle and the Holland & Holland Connection '. 126pgs with b/w photographs, diagrams and sketches covering many of the aspects of the No.4 T from it's introduction in 1942 until it's withdrawal in 1992. Contains invaluable information on markings of the No.32 scope and all of the ancillaries. Important study and scarce. Good clean condition with fading to spine.

.577 Enfield/Snider Enfield Nipple Wrench Sergeants Pattern. The multi tool of it's day this Sergeants Pattern Nipple Wrench was originally issued with the .577 Enfield and continued to be issued with the modified Snider Enfield. The tool incorporates a nipple wrench, cramp, pricker, drift, worm, ball drawer, large and small screw drivers with an integral oil bottle. This example in good condition, maker marked with military acceptance marks.

1/8th Battalion Sherwood Foresters in the Great War. 1920 1st ed. ' The Sherwood Foresters in the Great War 1914-1919 - 1/8th Battalion ' by Capt.W.C.C.Weetman M.C. 323pgs, b/w photographs and fold-out maps with appendices, roll of honour etc. Embarking in France in 1915 their first real engagement was at Neuve Chapelle followed by action in the line at Kimmel, Ypres, Loos, Hill 70 with their last action in 1918 at Regnicourt. Excellent, clean condition with lightly sunned spine and minor bruising to covers.

1/9th Btn. London Regiment Casualty Group. WW1 War and Victory Pair and plaque to 393109 ( 6862 ) Rifleman John George Joyce 1/9th London Regt ( Queen Victoria's Rifles ). Joyce died on 03/05/1917 a victim of the spring offensive at Arras. He has no known grave and is commemorated on the Arras Memorial. Medals in good toned condition, plaque stained with rubbed highlights.

10 NAZI NUREMBURG STADIUM SOUVENIR POSTCARDS IN ORIGINAL FOLDER. As with any tourist attraction, the Germans in the 1930's were quick to offer souvenirs of famous places. This is an original pack of 10 b/w postcards of the newly built Nuremberg Sports stadium used for the 1938 Olympics. The postcards are all still attached to each other and pull out from the cover, concertina style. The cream card outer cover is printed with the impressive huge Nuremberg eagle with '10 postcards' printed above. The reverse cover has a nice little political message and the makers name at the bottom. Great, complete little set of cards.

101st (Bihar & Orissa) L of C Area WW2 Indian Army formation sign Red rampant unicorn printed on yellow disc for 101st (Bihar & Orissa) L of C Area WW2 Indian Army. Excellent condition stitched onto KD backing.

103rd Mahratta Light Infantry Officers F.S.Cap Coloured F.S cap worn by officers of the 103rd Mahratta Light Infantry or more accurately 1st Battalion 5th Mahratta Light Infantry. Wool bodied cap with bullion badge and blackened regimental buttons with a polished cotton lining. No evidence of tailor's details or size, but would be approx. size 7. In good clean condition with one 2.5mm approx hole above the crown.

109th (R.Sussex Regt.) Light AA Regiment and 30 Corps Grouping. Straight from clearance is this wallet and contents with insignia to 30 Corps, 109th (R.Sussex Regt.) Light AA Regiment, 21st Army Group and Royal Artillery shoulder flashes. Also various period pieces of wartime ephemera, stamps etc. The uncommon flashes are those of the 109th (R.Sussex Regt.) Light AA Regiment who were formed from the 7th Battalion, Royal Sussex Regt. in 1942 and adopted the colours of the R.Sussex Regt ( Mills: 787 ). Good untouched grouping from the North West Europe campaign.

10th (Territorial) Battalion Manchester Regt. Shoulder Title. WW1 Brass shoulder title for the 10th Territorial ( Oldham ) Battalion Manchester Regt.Good, used condition with one lug contemporaneously removed.

10th Gurkha Rifles Officer\'s F.S.Cap. All black melton cloth F.S.Cap worn by an officer of the 10th Gurkha Rifles. Sporting a black corded boss with silver strung bugle and kurkris with \' 10 \' to the centre mounted on a screw post and with nut fastening to the reverse. Boss surmounts two composite buttons similarly adorned with 10th Gurkha Rifles device. Heavily worn silk interior with faint manufacturer markings for Hobson of London. Cap shows signs of heavy wear but is moth free.

10th SS Panzer Div. Frundsberg Wehrpass lost in Normandy. SS Wehrpass to a Dr Willi Dorr who served with 10th SS Panzer Div. Frundsberg in France during 1944. The wehrpass was apparently, according to accompanying letters, lost on the unit's retreat through Normandy. Dorr served with various SS medical units including a period at Buchenwald and became a dentist postwar. Accompanying the Wehrpass are a number of letters from a German dealer who was able to contact Dorr before his death. Also a personally signed letter from Simon Wiesenthal who found that Dorr had not served on the staff at Buchenwald. Interesting item that would undoubtedly reward more extensive research.

11th Armoured Division WW2 formation signs. A facing pair of screen printed WW2 11th Armoured Division formation signs. Clear signs of having been removed from a uniform with the felt now distorted.

12 Commando Grouping. A group of items from the estate of George Hodson formerly a member of No.12 Commando. Grouping consists of a modern commando beret mounted with a modern RWF badge and also that of the Commando Association accompanied by a Commando Association pennant. A blancoed '37 Patt. belt and a set of RWF neck ribbons are part of the group along with a Commando Association envelope addressed to Hodson at a Lincolnshire address. The pick of the items however, is the scarce locally made ' TWELVE ' shoulder title which is accompanied by an embroidered ' Commando ' shoulder title which has some loss to one side, probably caused during removal from a tunic. The ' TWELVE ' title is particularly uncommon and is in good, used condition.

12mm IMPERIAL GERMAN BLACK WOUND STICK PIN A good example of the larger 12mm stick pin depicting a black Imperial German wound badge. Nice twisted pin, hollow back.

12th Royal Lancers NCO\'s Arm Badge. White metal arm badge worn by junior NCOs of the 12th Royal Lancers ( Prince of Wales ) and as a second best by Sergeants. All three lugs intact complete with blue/black backing. Excellent, used condition with polished highlights.

14 carat gold Royal Tank Regt. sweetheart badge. Delightful 14 carat gold and enamel Royal Tank Regiment sweetheart in it's original jewellers flock covered case. 45mm bar marked 14ct with special safety fixing. King's crown RTR enamel and gold badge mounted onto bar, again seperately marked 14ct. Bright, clean condition with undamaged enamel, superb example.

14ct Gold RAF Sweetheart Brooch. WW2 period, high quality, 14ct gold and enamel RAF sweetheart brooch. Fine detailing to enamel with quality pinback fittings to reverse and fitted with a safety chain to avoid loss. Marked ' 14ct ' to reverse.

15ct Gold RAF sweetheart pin. A superb RAF enamel and gold sweeheart pin badge. Featuring fine enamel work to wing and bar marked to the reverse 15ct with safety clip to pin. Contained in it's original box from Gieves of London, box with loose lid, sweetheart badge in superb undamaged condition. ( see also item 6161 ).

15th/19th The King\'s Royal Hussars Officer\'s Beret. Officer's quality blue wool beret by the London makers Lock & Co. badged to an officer of the 15th/19th The King's Royal Hussars. Featuring a high quality, King's Crown, bullion 15/19th cap badge, fully lined with a ribbed silk style material and edged with ribbed ribbon. Maker's label to interior with a waxed protective cover cover . Approx. size 6 3/4. Pleasing quality example.

16 GILT THIRD REICH KRIEGSMARINE BUTTONS. A selection of large/small anchor buttons for the Third Reich Kriegsmarine uniforms. 24mm and 18mm sizes with various makers on the reverse. Very useful spares. Post free.

16mm German Propaganda Newsreel Monatsschau Nr10 1939. 16mm propaganda newsreel ' Monthly Show Nr.10 1939 ' contained in it's original titled box. In good condition and viewable but comes with contents transposed onto a disc for easier viewing. Reel includes the bombardment of Westerplatte by the Schleswig-Holstein, the blowing up of bridges and burning of German farms by the Poles and the protection of Danzig by SS Home Guards. Unusual and uncommon and in good condition.

16th Lancashire Rifle Volunteer Corps Shoulder Pouch Plate. Post 1880 16th Lancashire Rifle Volunteer Corps Shoulder Pouch Plate. Die struck white metal with all posts and fixings intact.

179 Sqn. Coastal Command Logbook Grouping. Logbook, medal and ephemera grouping to 1457998 W/O.Arthur Howarth a pilot with 179 Sqn. Coastal Command. Howarth originally an employee of Bristol Aircraft, started flight training in Oct.1942 in Rhodesia being awarded his wings in March 1943. Passing through 6(P)AFU AND 6 OTU and converting to multi-engine types before joining 179 Sqn. on Wellingtons. Operating from Predannack, Chivenor and Benbecula Howarth acting as second pilot, undertook Box patrols and convoy escorts. December 1944 saw the squadron convert Warwick Vs where patrols over the S.W.Approaches continued. He ended his war with a crash landing and a series of Leigh Light sorties with submarines. Grouping includes a bound logbook, boxed medals - 1939-45 and Atlantic Stars with War Medal, paybook, various passes, Link trainer traces, sortie records and a flat, embroidered pilot's wing. Also included various items of post War ephemera concerning the end of his service and his continued employment with Rolls Royce as part of the design team of the Orpheus engine in the Bristol Engineering Division ( invitation to the first flight of Concorde 002, the British built prototype ). Interesting grouping.

1844 Queen's Regulations. 1844ed. The Queen's Regulations and Orders for the Army with a forward by the then Field Marshal, the Duke of Wellington. Covers topics as diverse as saluting to the marking of sentry boxes. 462pgs giving a valuable insight into the increasingly ordered and bureaucratic state of Victoria's Army. Clean condition with some splitting to spine and marking to covers, fp removed, contents excellent.

1847 Patt. Prussian Belt Buckle. Imperial brass and nickel 1847 Pattern belt buckle for the Prussian Army. The 1847 Patt is distinct from later patterns by virtue of the stepped ears which allowed it to lie flat when engaging with the full width catch. Good, used condition.

1857 Pattern Engineers Officer's Sword of the 2nd Gloucestershire Vol. Engineers A Regimental 1857 Pattern Engineers Officer's Sword of the 2nd Gloucestershire Volunteer Engineers. Example has an 83cm blade etched with scrolling foliage, crowned VR cypher, a cannon and mottos, regimental title, winged thunderbolts and owner's name 1st Lieutenant B.S. Cooper, regulation brass hilt pierced with foliage, wire bound fish skin covered grip, in its steel scabbard, two suspension rings. In good, used condition, unresearched.

1863 Presentation Binoculars - Nottinghamshire Rifle Volunteer Interest. A pair of early binoculars given as a shooting prize by T.M.Williams of the Worksop Rifle Volunteers. They were subsequently won by Col.Sgt.L.W.Latham of the 7th Notts Rifle Volunteers on 01/10/1863. This information is given on two silver escutcheons screwed to the extendable sun shields. Binoculars in good, used condition with leather intact and optics functioning.

1869 Remington Rolling Block bayonet and frog. An excellent un-messed with example of an 1869 Remington Rolling Block bayonet. German made example by Alcoso that has clearly seen service with the French undoubtedly as part of the re-directed order of 1870 when the Eygptians failed to pay. Scabbard still retains 90% of it's original black paint finish and is complete with a scarce original leather frog. Frog is in supple condition and is marked ' Boutry ' to centre arm. Uncommon to find an ' as issued ' piece.

1870 Patt.German Red Cross buckle. Nickel silver finish 1870 Patt.German Red Cross belt buckle. This type of buckle was in use until superceded in 1938 by the Nazi version. This two piece example is in excellent condition with bright nickel and 95% of frosting to the brass centre.

1882 Entrenching Implement Mk II. 1882 ' Wallace Patent ' Entrenching Implement Mk II manufactured by Edw. Lucas & Sons, Sheffield in 1886. On issue from 1882 on a scale of one to every two men, this pattern was short lived and was abolished in 1892 but continued on issue to volunteer units into the early twentieth century. Good, used condition with clear markings to the spade face.

1886 Martini-Henry Carbine Manual - Leics Yeo. Cavalry. P.A.O.L.Y.C. Martini-Henry Carbine Manual 1886. Privately published for the Leicestershire Yeomanry Cavalry. 64pgs including care of the weapon, ammunition, aiming, target practice, drill, and various lists of clothing and kit issue. Excellent, clean condition with some very minor marking.

1887 MkIII Martini Henry Bayonet 1887 MkIII Martini Henry Bayonet by Wilkinson Sword Company, London, dated 1889. Plain unfullered blade and stepped muzzle ring with manufacturer's and inspector's markings to both sides of the ricasso. Serial numbers to both pommel and throat of scabbard ( not matching ). In good, used condition with some chipping to leather grips and scabbard body accompanied by the correct buckled frog which has barely discernible markings and is numbered to the reverse.

1888 Mark II Lee Metford Bayonet. Victorian, Lee Metford, 1888 Mark II bayonet manufactured for the British .303 calibre Enfield, Lee Metford rifle. Clearly marked with Victorian crown and ' 3 and 00 ' indicating manufacture in March 1900 with a broad arrow and ' EFD ' indicating Enfield with various inspection marks to blade and grip. Also marked ' A88 ' to one grip. The bayonet is contained in a standard 1888 MK I pattern scabbard with inspection marks to leather and steel parts. Good, clean condition.

1897 Pattern Baden Infantry helmet plate. Die-struck 1897 pattern Baden infantry helmet plate for use on the picklehaube. Good, toned condition with polish residue to reverse and missing one mounting loop.

1897 Pattern Baden Infantry officer\'s helmet plate. Die-struck 1897 pattern Baden infantry officer\'s helmet plate for use on the picklehaube. Retains fixing posts to reverse, one with nut and washer. Good amount of original gilt finish remains with rubbing to highlights and surface patination.

18th Battalion (Service) (3rd City) Manchester Regt. Shoulder Title. A lovely sleepy example of the shoulder title worn by the 18th (Service) (3rd City) Battalion of the Manchester Regt. This Pals battalion was heavily involved and suffered large numbers of casualties during the Battle of the Somme 1916, and the attack on Guillemont on the 30th of July 1916. Complete with backing plate and pin.

18th Royal Hussars (Queen Mary\'s Own) Bridle Boss. King's crown, probably pre WW1, bridle boss for the 18th Royal Hussars (Queen Mary's Own). Excellent condition with bright gilt and patinated silver device, slight rubbing to highlights. A high quality item of horse furniture.

1900 15pdr MkV Shrapnel Shell. 15 Pdr. MkV Shrapnel Shell with No.56 MkIV Time and Percussion fuze. A good example of a 1900 dated shrapnel round for the BL 15Pdr. MkIV and BL ( Converted ) 15Pdr. MkI the standard pieces of field artillery used by the British before the purchase of German Eberhardt QF 15Pdrs. Good, fired condition with minor abrasions to fuze. Heavy Item. INERT

1900 Silver Sweetheart badge - 21st Lancers. Victorian 21st (Empress of India\'s) Lancers sweetheart badge. Hallmarked silver ( B\'ham 1900 ) 40mm approx. Excellent, lightly patinated condition and scarce.

1901 - 1911 ASC Officer's cap. A good example of an Officer's cap for the Army Service Corps featuring a silver, enamel and cap badge that was only in use in the period 1901 - 1911. Black fine wool body with white piping, leather chinstrap and gilt buttons. Leather crown and sweatband to interior and half silk lining all in slightly grubby but good condition. 5mm moth hole to crown and a 2mm moth nip to piping but otherwise an excellent example.

1903 Patt Bayonet with 1914 Indian Patt frog. Uncommon 1903 Enfield Bayonet for the early SMLE rifle. The bayonet has a Wilkinson, London, blade and is Regimentally Marked ' T.C. 103 ' ( Training Company) to the pommel. The blade is in good clean condition being 12" with a double edge and unfullered . The ricasso of the blade is marked ' 11 '01 identifying manufacture date in Dec 1901. Steel mounted India Patt leather scabbard with 1914 India leather frog. The leatherwork and stitching on the frog are intact marked 18/22 to the reverse ( a weapon or rack number rather than a date. ). In good, used condition.

1905 dated military whistle. A good example of an early nickel, 1905 dated military whistle. With impressed \' The Metropolitan \' brand and manufacturer marked \'J.Hudson & Co. 13 Barr St, B\'ham\' with broad arrow and number. Light patination overall, excellent example of an early military whistle.

1912 Military Whistle. Classic \' snail \' type, nickel military whistle dated 1912. Made to \' Hudson\'s Patent \' \' The Acme \' example here has been broad arrow marked and is complete with its leather button tab. Good, used condition with some wear to button tab.

1912 Yeomanry & Mounted RifleTraining Manual. 1912ed.Yeomanry & Mounted RifleTraining Pts. I & II. 250pgs dealing with subjects from ' the sword ' to ' warfare against uncivilised enemies ' which recommends ....' the attack should be enveloping , savages being generally very nervous ...' Interesting reading, although encompassing lessons drawn from the Boer War experience still very redolent of the Victorian era. Board covers with slight marking and dusty, contents clean. Illustrated with sketches and diagrams. Good used condition.

1913 Hudson Military Whistle & Sam Browne Holder. 1913 dated nickel whistle by J.Hudson of Barr St. Birmingham accompanied by it's leather holder for attachment to the Sam Browne cross strap. Whistle is broad arrow marked and the 1908 patent number to the cap. Good, used condition with light patination.

1913/14 Gale & Polden Christmas Card Sample and Order Book. Particularly attractive sample book from the military publisher Gale & Polden of Aldershot. The book from the period 1913/1914 contains 26 multi-coloured sample cards all with regimental ribbons. The samples display all the options available to clients of Gale & Polden with samples of embossing, photographic inserts, gilding and card types. Excellent condition with some light marking.

1914 ' Man in Khaki ' Sock Measure. Charming early WW1 offering, a boxed ' Man in Khaki ' sock measure. Complete with instruction sheet the ' M.I.K.' measure allowed those knitting comforts to produce uniform size socks in four sizes, particularly ' amateurs ' . In excellent condition with some rubbing and denting to box.

1914 '08 Patt Bayonet Frog - Northampton Regt. A good, example of an un-blancoed, 1914 dated '08 Patt Bayonet Frog by the Mills Equipment Company. Unit marked to the 4th Battalion Northampton Regt. Good, used condition with slight rubbing to bottom stud support.

1914 1st Klasse Eiserne Kreuz. A good, silver, pinback example of a 1914 Iron Cross 1st Class, maker marked ' CD 800 ' to the reverse. This was the marking for Carl Dillenius, Pforzheim. In good, used condition with dark, patinated silver frame.

1914 British Diary - East Africa Campaign. Uncommon diary of an officer involved in the opening of the campaign in East Africa where von Lettow-Vorbeck pushed his forces into British East Africa. The diary belongs to James Mailand Yorke Trotter who was in Uganda working with the Dept.of Land and Surveys and assumed his Territorial position as a second lieutenant on the outbreak of war. The diaries tell of initial training and then his involvement in various skirmishes with the German Askaris and then the clashes on the borders of what are now Tanzania and Kenya. He writes of burying Lt.E.G.M.Thornycroft of the K.A.R. after the battle of Kisii in September 1914 and the disposal of the German dead. Interesting snapshot of this campaign accompanied by an earlier, 1913 diary and an officer's protection certificate. Trotter survived the War, having gone on to serve in France and returned to Uganda and married. He went on to serve in Nigeria and is believed to have returned to the UK. Accompanied by a small amount of research but would reward further detailed research.

1914 British Enlistment Poster - ' Remember Belgium '. Poster published by the Parliamentary Recruiting Committee in December 1914 and printed by Henry Jenkinson Ltd, Kirkstall. No.19 in the series, it features a striking image of a Tommy overlooking a burning town and a fleeing mother and child entitled ' Remember Belgium ' ' Enlist To-Day '. The 37cm x 49cm poster is in excellent, clean condition with folds, very minor foxing and tears.

1914 Buckinghamshire Special Constabulary Lapel badge. 1914 dated , bronzed lapel badge for Buckinghamshire Special Constabulary. Manufacturer marked ' Toye, London ' to the reverse with horseshoe lapel fitting. Good, clean condition.

1914 Canadian Colt Holster. Scarce 1914 dated Canadian holster for the Colt 1878 DA revolver. Dated and manufacturer marked to the reverse \' 1914 P.Craig Ottawa \'. and named to a \' Capt. J.P.Fitzgerald \' to interior of flap. Good, solid and supple condition with light marking. Slightly loose stud fastening.

1914 Cavalry Girdle or Stable Belt. Woven stable belt or more properly a ' girdle ' for use by cavalry in an unknown regimental colours. Manufacturer marked and dated 1914 to interior facing and in excellent condition.

1914 Crawford\'s Hero Box. Evocative and scarce WW1 survivor an example of a \' Crawford\'s Hero Box \' biscuit box which originally contained a biscuit assortment. This item was originally produced in 1914 and sold into 1915 and features a T.H.Townsend cartoon entitled \' the Incorrigibles \' which was originally published in Punch and to the reverse a series of endorsements. The original method of pasting the paper covers has led to foxing which in the case of the reverse has made it difficult to read. Scarce survivor.

1914 dated Luger. good, honest example of a 1914 dated, 9mm Luger by DWM. Largely matching numbers with the exception of the side plate above trigger and the magazine, original wooden grips and with a high percentage of it's original blue finish. 1914 dated to top of frame with DWM mark to toggle and with various Imperial inspection marks. Has been nitro proofed at some point in it's life but these markings have been sympathetically stamped underneath the barrel. Deactivation too has been sympathetically undertaken. Small areas of light pitting present on the barrel, frame end and above trigger but generally a tidy example. AVAILABLE in UK ONLY 18+

1914 Field Notes - Belgian, French & German Armies. December 1914 Field Notes On Belgian, French & German Armies. 68pgs offering information all three armies with sections on badges, abbreviations, symbols, ranks and organisation of these armies that the British were mostly likely to encounter. Ex IWM lib, good, clean condition with chipped and lightly marked covers.

1914 Field Service Pocket Book. 1914 ed. Field Service Pocket Book 1914, 290pgs with fold-out plates, comprehensive aide-memoire covering subjects as diverse as demolitions, courts martials, first aid, bridging, knots , latrines,etc. Carried by officers on active service, in this case G.H.Gibson 12th East Yorks and containing the addendum for a shortened form of service for the burial of the dead. Ex IWM Lib. in good, used condition with a split to spine cover.

1914 Grenadier Guards Casualty Paperwork Grouping. A Grouping of paperwork and photographs concerning 16918 Pte.Albert Paul 1st Btn Grenadier Guards who was killed on 02/12/14 at Ypres. Includes Soldiers " Small Book ", several photographs included a tinted study, field postcards, KIA letter, Medal records etc. Pte.Paul was 19 when he was killed, originally from Crewe and spent 6 months as part of the Territorial Force with the 3rd Cheshire RFA. All items in good, clean condition and provide a good basis for further research.

1914 hallmarked Argyll and Sutherland Highlander's cap badge. WW1 Officer's silver hallmarked Argyll and Sutherland Highlander's cap badge with Birmingham hallmarks for 1914. Slight rubbing to highlights, otherwise good clean badge with both lugs intact and hallmarked to reverse.

1914 Handbook 18Pdr. QF Gun. 1910ed ' Handbook of the 18-per. Q.F.Gun Land Service ' reprinted with amendments 1914. 47pgs, linen covered manual covering all aspects of the mainstay of the British WW1 artillery the 18-per. Large numbers of diagrams and pull out schematics covering the gun, limber and ammunition. Good used condition with folding, general wear and slightly tatty edges.

1914 KOYLI Presentation Bugle. Silver plated standard pattern military bugle supplied by the Army & Navy Co-Op Soc and presented to the 11th Battalion King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry by Col. J.G.Adamson at ' Xmas 1914 '. Silver plating now heavily worn with very clear inscription to the bell and still capable of raising a note !

1914 Manual - Notes on Field Defences. 1914 Notes on Field Defences. 40pgs outlining early lessons in trench warfare. Includes sections on caltrops, jam tin and hair brush grenades, trench construction and military explosives. Ownership marked to ' A Coy 4th D.L.I. ' and ' 2/Lt.Dugdale '. Section missing to reverse cover contents all present and in good, clean condition. Interesting coverage of early trench warfare.

1914 Musketry Regulations Pt I 1914ed. Musketry Regulations Pt I 1909, 320pgs including fold out plates, b/w photographs, diagrams and sketches covering all aspects of the care, use and deployment of the CLLE and SMLE. Excellent, clean condition with slight rubbing to boards.

1914 Notes From the Front II. 1915ed. 1914 ' Notes From the Front II - collated by the General Staff '. 35pgs inc. sketches and diagrams bringing together various observations and direct experience gleaned in the fighting up to that point. Named to front cover to an officer from the 9th E.Yorks Regt, good overall condition with some staining, marking and creasing, clean content. Ex Lib. IWM.

1914 Princess Mary’s Christmas Box with Provenance. 1914 Princess Mary’s Christmas Box given to T.Gibson R.N.R. whilst on HMS Rowan. Contents include opened packet of cigarettes, 1914 Christmas card and envelope and Princess Mary photograph, the tobacco now missing. Also accompanied by a hand written note from T.Gibson. Box is undamaged and is patinated overall.

1914 Princess Mary’s Christmas Box. An above average condition 1914 Princess Mary’s Christmas Box. No contents but gilt finish bright with light patination and no damage.

1914 Rifle Brigade Tunic. A good, probably unissued Rifle Brigade tunic. Manufactured by the Royal Army Clothing Factory in dark green wool with black facings and cuffs with wooden pressed black buttons. Retains the original paper label which indicates its supplier, size, 7, and date 1914. Tunic does display some moth tracking and some minor moth damage.

1914-15 Star Trio Drummer W.A.Stapleton 4th London Regt. 1914-15 Star Trio to 2927 Drummer W.A.Stapleton of the 2/4th London Regt. William Alfred Stapleton, originally from Hammersmith joined the 2/4th battalion London Regt. in 1914 and was appointed one of the 16 battalion drummers in April 1915. He served in Egypt and Gallipoli where he was evacuated suffering from enteric fever. Transferring to the 2/1st Herts Regt in 1916 before joining the signal section RE where he served in the 39th Motor Air Line Section in Salonica. Unusual rank. Medals as worn, toned overall with original ribbons accompanied by extensive research.

1914/15 Star Trio Grouping - Army Cyclist Corps. 1914/15 Star, War and Victory medal grouping to 2791 Pte.John George Army Cyclist Corps. Accompanied by dog tags and original cap badge with original ribbons. All items patinated accompanied by MiC.

1914/15 Star Trio Yorks L.I. Casualty. 1914/15 Star Trio to 3-2789 L.CplW.Mold 1st Btn. Yorks Light Infantry. Mold, originally from Sheffield, was killed on 08/05/15, probably during the Second Battle of Ypres and is commemorated on the Menin Gate. Good, uncleaned condition, toned overall.

1914/15 Trio Coldstream Guards - Kearney. 1914/15 Star trio to 12347 Pte.Charles.A.Kearney Coldstream Guards. Good overall condition with patination, edge knock to Victory medal. Original ribbons with MiC.

1914/15 Trio Liverpool Pals Casualty. 1914/15 Star, War and Victory Trio to 22442 Cpl. Leslie Kirk 17th Btn., The King's ( Liverpool Regt. ). The 17th Btn was the first of the Liverpool Pals Battalions. Kirk, originally from Birkenhead was killed on 28/03/18 in the opening week of the German Spring Offensive and is buried at Bouchoir New British Cemetery on the Somme battlefield. In good, toned condition with original ribbons. Star impressed ' Pte ' , Cpl to War and Victory.

1914/15 Trio Liverpool Pals Casualty. 1914/15 Star, War and Victory Trio to 16486 Sgt.Harry Spencer of the 18th Btn The King's ( Liverpool Regt ) 2nd City Pals Battalion. Accompanied by a Memorial plaque, scroll in a contemporary frame and an early photograph of Spencer's grave in the Huts Cemetery in Belgium. Spencer who lived with his wife in Birkenhead and enlisted in Liverpool, he was killed on 25/08/1917 probably during the course of the Third Battle of Ypres or Passchendaele. Medals in good, clean condition with original ribbons and contained in their original boxes ( boxes in squashed and contemporary repaired state ), rank Pte. to 14/15 Star, Sjt. to Victory and War.

1914/15 Trio, Northumberland Fusiliers/Q.O.R.W.Kent Regt & Papers. 1914/15 Trio to 8526 Pte. Henry George Locke Northumberland Fusiliers/48931 Queens Own Royal West Kent Regt. Comes with various discharge certificates , small book and wound notification. Locke, a pre War regular served for 12 years was wounded in July 1915 and discharged in 1920. Medals mounted as worn, patinated with tired original ribbons, paperwork slightly grubby. Recent house clearance acquisition.

1914/15 TRIO-SOUTH WALES BORDERERS. 1914/15 trio to Pvt. HG CHAMBERS 17393 .. 14/15 Star, War and Victory medals with their original ribbons. Was purchased with a family grouping of WW2 items, and his son went onto be a Royal Marine commando in WW2. Good overall condition, not been cleaned. Not mounted, all loose.

1914/1915 Star - 15 Year Old Awardee. 1914/1915 Star awarded to Alexander Quelch of the Merchant Fleet Auxiliary. This greaser in the MFA was born in 1900, making him 15yrs old when eligible for the award ! Quelch was born in Genoa and settled in Leyton after his service. Toned with original ribbon accompanied with research.

1914ed - 1917 Manual of Map Reading & Field Sketching. 1914ed rep 1917 ' Manual of Map Reading & Field Sketching 1912 '. 102pgs outlining everything from compass work, map reading, sketching and map construction . Complete with pull out colour plates. In good, used condition, slightly grubby cover and spine damage.

1915 British Trench Map - Poperinghe. An early British trench map, 1915 dated, 1;10,000, 28 S.W. Sheet 1 Poperinghe showing the area south of the Ypres Salient down to Kemmel. Typical of these early maps, this example was a reprint of existing French and Belgian editions lacking the printed positions etc of later maps. This example has various contemporary pencil annotations that appear to indicate trenches, positions, etc. Good, used condition with various marks etc and one section of the border having been cut out.

1915 British Trench Warfare Manual . Feb.1915 ' Trench Warfare - Notes on attack and defence '. 18pg manual with fold out maps, outlining the principles of the by then, new concept of trench warfare. This early and scarce attempt to codify British knowledge of trench warfare would develop in later editions to four times the number of pages in two volumes. Ex IWM lib with chipped paper wraps.

1915 Creagh-Osborne Wrist Compass. A WW1 Creagh-Osborne Compass,patent '1148/1915 manufactured by H Hughes & Son Ltd London. A prismatic and liquid dampened wrist mounted marching compass, this well engineered type found favour amongst flyers and very similar to Observer's wrist compass Pattern 261 BLACKER-Type used by balloonists. Captain F. Creagh-Osborne (1867-1943) was an inventor and Superintendent of Compasses with the British Admiralty. He joined the Royal Navy in 1881 and went on to be a pioneer in the field of aerial navigation. He introduced numerous innovations in compass design, producing models for use on land and in aircraft. Many of his designs were put into production by H. Hughes & Son Ltd and the Sperry Gyroscope Company. Good, used condition with wear to finish and minor abrasions to glass, missing wrist strap and in working order with a bubble to liquid filling. Unusual.

1915 Drill and Field Training manual. 1915ed. 'Drill and Field Training - Attack, Defence, Outposts, Scouting, bayonet Fighting, Field Sketching, Night Operations ' . Part of the Imperial Army series, the 250pgs cover all aspects of these subjects with comprehensive sketches, diagrams, b/w photographs and pull-out maps. Attractive period adverts to front. Good, used condition with some wear to covers.

1915 Gallipoli ' Trench Map '. Highly evocative, 1:20,000 scale map of the Gallipoli peninsula. Produced by the Army Survey Dept. and printed in Egypt in 1915 with the heading ' Anafarta Sagir '. The map shows the area of Suvla Bay , north to Kartal Tepe and has numerous pencil annotations anglicising the various Turkish names. There are other annotations denoting MG positions, bearings and lines of marches ? The map is in good condition but does bear some ominous staining to the outer face which in some cases has come through. Contemporary maps of this region are exceedingly scarce and with the annotations and staining of this map make an evocative souvenir of the ill-fated Dardanelles campaign.

1915 German Entrenching Tool & Carrier. Entrenching Tool is the classic M1898/09 type with the very discernible pattern specific riveted \"turn-backs\" to the top blade rim. Blade which has some pitting, is clearly dated 1915 and double manufacturer marked \' Leckmann \'. Interestingly the haft is also dated and has been shaped, presumably to aid grip, and also decorated with a series of dots and dashes. The blade shows clear signs of sharpening. The carrier is the M1909 type in brown leather, this remaining in original un-blackened state with manufacturer details \' Josef Hochstein, Herdecke \' stamped to strap. Carrier in sound condition with one belt loop potentially loose but still attached by all of its stitching. Characterful, original example.

1915 Grenadier Guards casualty trio and Mary Tin Grouping. WW1 1914-15 Trio to 13056 Pte.Harry.R.Arnold 2/Coldstream Guards with Princess Mary Gift Tin and bullet pencil. Arnold was killed on 06/07/1915 near La Basee aged 20, he is buried in Cambrin Churchyard Cemetery Extension. Medals come with original ribbons and are in good, clean condition also Record Office certificates issuing the medals to an address in Birmingham in 1920. Grouping also comes with Arnold's dogtag, sweetheart brooch and in memorium card. Interestingly there is a very clean Princess Mary gift tin with 1915 card and silver topped, monogrammed bullet pencil accompanied by a letter forwarding the tin from a Lt.Col in the Coldstream Guards. Comes with MIC, CWGC details etc. Interesting and poignant group.

1915 Lowland Regiment Badge Day badges. Compressed card WW1 Badge Day badges for the Lowland Regiment 1915. In good overall condition with original pins, slightly dulled with minor rubbing. Priced individually.

1915 Manual - Camps, Billets, Cooking, Cermonial. 1915 1st ed. ' Camps, Billets, Cooking , Ceremonial - Sanitation, Organization ( sic ) ,Routine, Guard Duties, Inspection & Bivouacs '. Part of the Imperial Army Series, this 220pg manual deals with the nuts and bolts of an army on campaign. Containing period adverts, this example in good, used condition.

1915 Manual - Physical Training. 1915 1st Ed. ' Physical Training - Swedish Exercises, Athletic Sports, Swimming, Diving and Life Saving ' by ' an Officer of the Regular Army '. Part of the Imperial Army Series, this 248pg manual deals with all aspects of fitness for an army on campaign. Containing period adverts, this example in good, used condition.

1915 Manual - Signalling. 1915 3rd ed. ' Signalling - Morse, Semaphore, Station Work, Despatch Riding , Telephone Cables and Map Reading '. Part of the Imperial Army Series, this 206pg manual deals with the nuts and bolts of an army's signalling abilities Containing period adverts, this example in excellent , lightly used condition ex. IWM library.

1915 Military Whistle. 1916 dated nickel whistle by J.Hudson & Co. Birmingham. Good used example of the classic WW1 trench whistle. A solder mark to reverse suggests the presence of a finger ring, now absent. Good overall condition with a layer of patination.

1915 Notes from the Front Pt.III ' Notes from the Front Pt.III further notes on field defences 1915 '. 78pgs, inc. sketches and diagrams outlining the construction of trenches, mg emplacements etc. Also includes other notes on care of rifles, frost-bite, espionage, distinguishing marks on German officers etc. Good, used condition with creases, marking etc., and named to front cover. Ex. lib. IWM.

1915 Prussian Buckle and tab. All steel WW1 Prussian o/r\'s buckle with leather tab. Tab dated 1915 with the details of a Breslau manufacturer stamped to the tongue. Residual feldgrau painted finish.

1915 RNAS Training Manual. 338pg 1915ed RNAS Training Manual 1914. Thorough coverage of all aspects of aeronautics from flying, engines, stowage, handling etc. Large section on airships and balloons and seaplanes with large numbers of b/w illustrations, sketches, diagrams and fold-out plates. In good, used condition with bumped spines and some marking.

1915 Wristwatch with dedication. Early wristwatch with a Swiss movement featuring a 1915 dedication to reverse. Nickel case with original strap this example of a ' wristlet ' has an engraved dedication ' Claude Smith from P10 P10 Friends on his departure to the Front 1915 '. Watch in tired condition, minus it's second hand and in non working order, I suspect it has been over wound so should not pose too difficult a repair, but the poignant dedication merits further research.

1916 Australian Imperial Force Match box cover. Tin and celluloid matchbox cover commemorating the Australian Imperial Forces. AIF cabbage design to one face with the Southern Cross, Australian flag to the reverse. This would appear to be a Christmas gift to the troops from the Australian War Contingent in 1916. In good, overall condition with one light scorch mark.

1916 Calendar ' Post Office Rifles in France '. Heavyweight paper hanging calendar for 1916 featuring photographs and sketches of the Post Office Rifles in France. Various photographs of the 1st Battalion and leading personalities adorn the first parts of the calendar followed by sketches of comic scenes and views of trench life near Givenchy , Festubert, and Noyelles-Lez-Vermelles during 1915. Scarce survivor, slightly grubby cover but clean contents.

1916 dated Trench Whistle & Fob. 1916 dated nickel whistle by J.Hudson & Co. Birmingham with leather fob. Whistle in good, used condition with some minor marks, manufacturer markings to body and patent details to cap.

1916 dated Trench Whistle & Lanyard. 1916 dated nickel whistle by J.Hudson & Co. Birmingham with lanyard. Whistle in good, used condition with some minor dents and marks, manufacturer markings to body and patent details to cap. Sound rope lanyard.

1916 dated Trench Whistle. The more uncommon snail type whistle by James Hudson & Son, Birmingham. Dated 1916 with original leather fob. Nickelled finish with areas of wear, patinated overall.

1916 Infantry Scouting Manual. 1916 ' Infantry Scouting - A practical manual for the use of scouts in training at home and at the front ' by Lt.L.C.R.D.J.Cameron. 105pgs including fold-out colour plates, sketches and diagrams outlining the specialist role of the Army Scout based on the experience of a serving officer of the B.E.F. Excellent, clean condition with some excellent period adverts.

1916 Instructional Course for Webley. 1916 Addendum to Musketry Regulations Pt.I 1909 ' Instructional Course for the Webley or Other Pistol ' issued Feb.1917. 15pg manual describing a course for teaching the use of a pistol illustrated with sketches and diagrams. Ex IWM lib slightly tired condition with rusted staples.

1916 Manual - R.A.F. 8-Cylinder Engine. 1916 ' Notes on R.A.F. 8-Cylinder Engine '. 45pgs including a number of fold-out plates and diagrams. was a British air-cooled, V-8 engine developed for aircraft use during World War I. Based on a French design it was developed at the Royal Aircraft Factory, and built by six different British companies including Daimler, Rolls-Royce and Wolseley Motors and was used in the Airco DH.6, B.E.2 and B.E.9 amongst others. Good, used condition with light marking to covers.

1916 Manual Infantry Training. Infantry Training ( 4-Company Organization ) 1914 .1916ed.265pg manual dealing with all aspects of Infantry training from drill, without arms to field operations, machine guns in battle and defence and attack. Thorough coverage illustrated with sketches and diagrams and numerous appendices including bayonet fighting. Covers worn with light water marking, contents clean.

1916 Manual with questions and answers for Vickers & Hotchkiss Guns. 1916 Manual, naval in origin \' Questions and Answers on the 6\", 4\", 12pdr., & 3pdr. Vickers and Hotchkiss guns \' by Lt.Com.Hill R.N.R. 31pgs covering numerous queries that may arise in the use of these weapons with plain pages for additional notes. Previously the property of an R.N.V.R. officer with some of his ink doodles to the reverse. Good, used condition with tipped in amendments.

1916 Military sketching Manual. 1916ed. ' Military Landscape Sketching and Target Indication ' by W.G.Newton of the Artists' Rifles. 45pg, illustrated guide to sketching including sketching through field glasses and periscopes. Excellent, clean condition with some very light marking to board covers.

1916 Military Whistle. 1916 dated nickel whistle by J.Hudson & Co. Birmingham with patent impressed to top. Good example of the classic WW1 trench whistle. Good overall condition.

1916 Notes on Trench Warfare - Revised Diagrams. 1917ed. ' Notes on Trench Warfare for Infantry Officers - Revised Diagrams '. 76pgs of diagrams and plans covering all aspects of trench warfare including wire obstacles, trench construction, dug out plans, sniper positions, loopholes, elephant shelters etc. very thorough coverage. Excellent, clean condition ex lib. IWM

1916 Photoograph - Officers inc. Norfolk Yeomanry. 19 x 15cms image of a group of officers wearing cuff rank tunics with most of the group showing Norfolk Yeomanry insignia. Good, clear image inscribed with date and negative numbers etc. to reverse.

1916 S.Lancs Group Photograph. 27 x 23cms approx. good, clean image, mounted on board, entitled ' No.4 Platoon 1st South Lancs Regt. Quetta? 1916 '. Sharp photograph showing the platoon in KD uniforms with tropical helmets showing pugaree flashes.

1916 silver topped Coldstream Guards Cane. 87cm approx, good quality, silver - topped cane. 1916, London hallmarked, heavy silver top engraved with the initials H.G. Coldstream Guards '. This cane was once the property of the poet Harry Graham who joined the Guards in 1893 serving as aide-de-camp to the Governor-General of Canada before becoming a full time writer in 1906. He rejoined the Coldstream Guards in 1914 serving in France with the 40th and 5th Divisions dying of cancer in 1936. A prolific writer he was compared to Edward Lear and cited as an influence on writers including P.G.Wodehouse. A good, high quality momento of one of the lesser known soldier writer/poets.

1917 2 Pdr MkI HE QF fixed round. Nicely marked 2 Pdr MkI HE QF fixed round for use with Naval AA 2 Pdr gun. Clearly manufacturer marked and dated projectile ( EADIE 1917 ) with similarly dated fuse and case ( maker: VSM - Vickers ). Excellent, clean, unfired condition. INERT UK sales only.

1917 Active Service Testament - East Lancs Regt. Standard ' issue ' Active Service Testament for 1917 with ownership details for 34071 L/Cpl.R.F.Hardy - 10th East Lancs Regt , 47th Training Reserve. In used, well thumbed condition and missing the frontispiece but otherwise intact. Ownership inscription to last page.

1917 Adams & Co Periscope No.30. Trench periscope by Adams & Co with ' mirror covers & mounting spike cylindrical periscope body with cast aluminium ends housing mirrors. Mirrors covered by removable shutters held on retaining string. Mounting spike attached to clamp located round body above lower mirror housing ', all contained in the original canvas and hessian carrying bag. In excellent condition featuring 95%+ of it's original khaki painted finish with full instructional label varnished onto body. Black printed WD broad arrows to body of periscope and carrying bag. Some very minor corrosion and fraying to carrying bag but an otherwise excellent example.

1917 Austria Hungarian Cap Emblem. Cap emblem for the WW1 Austria Hungarian o/r's cap. This example features the ' K ' emblem for Emperor ' Karl ' replacing the more commonly encountered ' FJI ' in 1917. Good, clean condition with both mounting pins.

1917 dated Trench Whistle. The more uncommon snail type whistle by James Hudson & Son, Birmingham. Dated 1917 with original leather fob. Nickelled finish with areas of wear, barely discernible markings to fob.

1917 DATED WW1 BRITISH OFFICERS TRENCH WHISTLE. Made by Hudson &Co Birmingham, this nickel whistle is dated 1917 as well as having the War Dept arrow stamped underneath the date. Also numbered ‘1’ under the arrow. There is the remains of the leather tab riveted to the upper ring.

1917 Horn-gripped, Presentation Fighting Knife. 1917 Horn-gripped, silver mounted presentation fighting knife inscribed to one side of the blade ' Erholingsaufenthalt 1917 ' and 'Aus Dankbarkeit - von Fam.Wnr.E.Hackenstras, Grasrath b/Solingen '. These knives were popular gifts for the man at the front and this one appears to have been given in appreciation of a leave from a family in Grafrath bei Solingen, a district of Solingen. The 15cm blade with false edge has gilt-filled inscriptions to both sides but has suffered from corrosion which has now been removed but has left staining and pitting but fortunately has largely left the inscriptions undamaged. Steel cross guard with shrunken felt buffer topped by a deer antler handle with silver mount. Knife is contained in a leather scabbard with a blackened steel shape which also shows some minor signs of corrosion, otherwise excellent condition. Attractive WW1 knife, priced to reflect it's defects.

1917 Hospital Presentation Picture Frame. A Hallmarked silver picture frame with the inscription ' Cober Hill Hospital Xmas 1917 from Lord Airedale ' containing a period picture of a nurse. This frame was presented to staff nursing war wounded at Cober Hill, a large private house on the edge of Cloughton near Scarborough. The house was used as a hospital during the First World War and is now a hotel. Frame 8 x 10.5cms approx.

1917 Infantry Machine-Gun Company Training Manual. 1917 manual ' Infantry Machine-Gun Company Training '. 86pgs with b/w photographs, sketches and fold-out tables outlining the then current thinking re the operation of machine guns at company level and the training to achieve this. ex IWM lib. in good, used condition with some light water marking to cover and frontispiece.

1917 Instructions for the Training of Platoons for Offensive Action. SS.143 ' Instructions for the Training of Platoons for Offensive Action 1917 '. 16pgs + appendices outlining organisations and tactics and training for trench to trench attacks and open warfare. Good used condition with various stains, marks etc with some contemporary notes.

1917 Manual Methods of Unarmed Attack and Defence. 1917 HMSO Manual ' Methods of Unarmed Attack and Defence '. Three sections outlining simple methods of attack and defence for recruits, advanced methods for trained soldiers and specialist methods for military police. Illustrated throughout with sketches showing a chisel jawed Tommy grappling with a darstardly Hun. Ex Lib. IWM marked to the 172nd Machine Gun Company. Light marking , creasing etc.

1917 Officer’s / SNCO’s Issue Holster. Great War Issue holster, conforming to the Sam Brown pattern, this example with clear maker\'s stamp and date 1917 to the leather belt loop. Broad arrow inspection stamp to interior of holster flap. Remains in good clean condition, supple with good consistent colour.

1917 Trench British whistle. 1917 dated nickel whistle by A.De Courtney & Co., Frankfort st,Birmingham with leather fob. In good condition, patinated overall with some light spotting to plating.

1917 Trench Map - Battle of Cambrai. Important British trench map showing the area to the east and south east of Cambrai revised to the 1/11/1917. This 1:20000 map shows the German positions of the Hindenburg Line from Queant through Moeuvres to Havrincourt showing pretty much the centre of the area fought over in the Battle of Cambrai on 20/11/1917. There are some pencil inscriptions to the area by Pronville possibly marking a trench mortar or artillery barrage on a junction of various trenches but no other indications of ownership. Some light marking to map, grubby reverse.

1918 Box Respirator Drill Card. 1918 S.S.620 Box Respirator Drill and Inspection. Double-sided card that was carried with the box respirator which outlines the drill to be used in the use of the respirator. ' You have nothing to fear from gas, if - you have learnt your drill thoroughly '. Good, clean condition with some minor creasing. Uncommon.

1918 British Manual Tactical Employment of Lewis Guns. Jan 1918 Manual ' The Tactical Employment of Lewis Guns '. 28pgs including photographs, sketches and diagrams offering advice in the use of Lewis Guns in trench to trench attack or against aircraft and in open warfare. Demonstrates the loading go G.S. wagons for Lewis gun use and also instructions for wearing equipment for carrying Lewis Gun magazines. Card covers have suffered some loss whilst staples have rusted through. Contents however, are in good used condition. Priced accordingly. POSTFREE within UK

1918 Liberty Aero Engine Manual. Sept.1918 Min.of Munitions ' 12 Cylinder Liberty Aero Engine ' 150pgs marked for ' use of members of the RAF ' including many fold out plates and photographs giving a thorough overview of this important American engine. The Liberty L-12 was a 27-litre (1,649 cubic inch) water-cooled 45° V-12 aircraft engine of 400 hp (300 kW) designed for a high power-to-weight ratio and ease of mass production. Good, clean condition.

1918 Manual - Physical Training, Tables, Games & Unarmed Fighting. 1918 Manual - Physical Training, Tables, Games & Unarmed Fighting. 96pgs representing an amalgamation of other manuals, illustrated throughout with sketches and diagrams including sketches showing a chisel jawed Tommy grappling with a darstardly Hun as well as methods of rescuing the wounded. Good, condition with some foxing and marking of covers.

1918 Marching Compass and Case. 1918 dated Mk VIII Verner's Pattern Marching Compass by C.H.Kemp, London contained in a 1916 dated leather pouch. Compass in excellent, clean condition, fully functioning retaining some of the original lacquer finish. Clean leather pouch, Edinburgh manufacturer marked complete with carrying strap.

1918 Trench Map - Somme - Tunnelling Coy. RE. WW1 British trench map Sheet 57D S.E. showing the Somme front running along the Ancre and centred on Authuille and Thiepval. Trenches are corrected to May 1918, a number which are named. This map was previously the property of Capt.P.C.Clayton of 253 ( Tunnelling ) Coy. RE. whose name and details are pencilled to the reverse of the map. Clayton joined the Manchester Regt. initially and was Mentioned in Dispatches during his service in Gallipoli. He joined 253 Coy RE in 1916 and served with them until the conclusion of the War. Map in good, clean condition.

1918 US Knuckle Knife. Made to the design of a Major James Eugene McNary an officer of the US Ordnance Dept in France this knife represents an iconic design. This particular example was made for the American Expeditionary Forces in France and has the ' Au Lion ' trademark to the blade ricasso. The cast brass knuckle hilt is marked ' U.S.1918 '. The double edged blade retains it's point and shows very light signs of sharpening and the knife is contained in it's original steel scabbard. An excellent example of an iconic knife.

1918 \" Active Sevice Testament \". A good clean example of the standard " Active Service Testament ", this one for 1918. This example owned by a Herbert Clegg of Dewsbury. Good, clean example. POSTFREE within UK

1919 Pattern Naval Webbing Pistol Holster. Scarce \' Web Equipment, Naval, Pattern 1919 Pistol \' case dated 1927 and manufactured by the Mills Equipment Company. This example is the first pattern of holster with its wooden stopper and lack of a clean rod loop and has been blancoed at some point in its life. Good, used condition with some staining to reverse.

1920\'s RAF Middle East Photograph Collection. 80+ b/w photographs that act as a record of an RAF serviceman's duty in the Middle East. Various formats from Brownie type prints to larger 8" x 6" images that start with early life in Manston in 1922 and move via ship to Egypt and Iraq. The images include personal shots of service life including vehicles with a large number showing various aircraft, DH9, Vimy, Fairey III, Hawker Hind, Blackburn Swift etc. These aircraft were typical of the types employed in the Middle East during the 1920's and early 30's. Also includes a good number of aerial shots, aircraft, Pyramids, airfields etc. This collection was believed to have been the property of E.L.Baxter.

1924 Stahlhelm Membership Badge. Silver gilt and enamel 1924 Stahlhelm Membership badge. Numbered VI.No.4056 with the date 7.5.24 engraved to the reverse.Manufacturer marked in relief to the reverse. Excellent clean condition with light patination.

1930's British Union Political Pamphlet. 7pg pamphlet produced on behalf of the British Union in the mid to late 1930's. Entitled ' Gainst Trust & Monopoly ! " Shopkeepers Action " ' this polemic is an attack on Jewish corporate influence to the detriment of the British ' small trader '. Containing adverts endorsing Moseley and for subscription to ' Action ' this example in good condition with both staples having rusted away.

1930’s PRE-WAR WARTIME LARGE GERMAN MAP OF GREAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND. WW2 large paper map of the British Isles and Ireland. Folds down to approximately A4 size. In near perfect condition. Much information contained on the inside covers. The map is titled ‘ A map of Great Britain and Ireland with special identification of military harbours, mining and industrial areas.‘. Issued by Velhagen and Klasing was a major publishing company in the 19th and 20th centuries.Great detail, great colour. A real historical document.

1932 Handbook for Vickers Land Service Automatic Gun. 1932 Handbook of the Vickers Air-Cooled Land Service Automatic Gun ( Class " A "- Rifle Calibre ). 52 pgs including folding plates. Manual produced by Vickers Armstrong Ltd showing the mechanism and working instructions for one of it's products intended for export offering different calibre combinations and the choice of rimmed or semi-rimless ammunition. Good, clean condition including internal VA memo.

1933 Bavarian Youth Day Stick pin Tinny. Gilded stick pin tinny commemorating the 1933 ' Tag Der Jugend in Bayern '. Good, bright condition with some light wear to highlights. POSTFREE within UK

1934 Braunschweig Day Badge. Die struck, pin back ' tinny ' issued for the ' Niedersachsen Tag, Braunschweig ' 23/24.VI.1934. Excellent, clean condition.

1934 DAF Tinny - Arnstadt. Die-struck brass tinny produced in 1934 to mark a DAF event in Arnstadt. Good, clean condition.

1934 DAF Tinny. Die-struck tinny produced in 1934 to mark a DAF event in Wurttemburg. Good, clean condition. POSTFREE within UK

1934 Dusseldorf ‘ schlageter ’ Rally Badge. Die-struck ' tinny ' badge with a bronze wash. Text reads, "Stirb Und Werde - Schlageter Kundgebung Düsseldorf 26.-27.5, 1934". Unmarked and complete with pin-back device. Good, clean condition.

1934 Koblenz Tinny. 1934 die-struck, pinback ' tinny ' badge for the ' Reichsverbandstag der Klempneru. Jnstallateure Koblenz 15-17.9 1934 '. In excellent, bright condition.

1934 SA-Group Thüringen Wintersport Meeting Daybadge Die-stamped, pin back 1934 SA-Group Thüringen Wintersport Meeting day badge. Manufacturer marked \' Zella Mehlis \' to the edge. Silver wash finish with wear to highlights, patinated overall. Uncommon.

1934 Tannenberg Anniversary Tinny. Die struck tinny with a bronzed finish issued in commemoration of the twentieth anniversary of the battle of Tannenberg. Tannenberg was the site of the 1914 battle where Hindenburg routed Russian forces and the eventual site of Hindenburg\'s Mausoleum. Good, clean condition.

1934 VDA Tinny \' Deutsch ist die Saar \'. Die struck tinny produced for the VDA ( Volkdeutsche Auslander ) in 1934 ' Deutsch ist die Saar '. Silver wash finish with some surface marking. POSTFREE within UK

1935 Gautag OstHannover Daybadge. Large 45mm day badge for the celebrations of ten years of the Gau Osthannover on the Gautag in 1935. Made from plastic or phenolic with a pin fastening, faint traces of manufacturer's details to the reverse. Uncommon.

1935 N.S.D.A.P. Kreistag Tinny. 1935 die-struck, pinback ' tinny ' badge for the ' Kreistag der N.S.D.A.P. des Siegkreises '. In excellent, crisp condition with it's silvered finish patinating overall.

1935 Reichsparteitag Nürnberg Rally badge. This bronzed steel Nazi Party Day rally badge measures 39 mm with pinback fastening to reverse. The Hersteller or maker is clearly marked to the reverse, Lauer Nürnberg with the number LN1790. Good, clean condition with light rubbing to highlights.

1935 SA Wiesbaden Tinny. Die struck white metal tinny for the SA Standart Wiesbaden 1935. Pin fixing. POSTFREE within UK

1936 Gau Berlin Anniversary ' Tinny ' Badge. Alloy, pin back ' tinny ' badge celebrating ten years of the NSDAP in Berlin 1926-1936. Manufacturer marked to the reverse ' L.Chr. Lauer Nurnberg Berlin '. Good, used condition with some minor surface abrasions. FREE POSTAGE within UK

1936 HJ Leader Lanyard. Early pattern 1936 HJ Leader lanyard in green and black for HJ-Hauptscharfuhrer. Later patterns had a metal clip to one end. Good, used condition.

1936 Landau Veteran\'s Day badge. Die-struck, pinback tinny issued for \' kameradschaftstreffen Pfälzischer Soldaten Landau 2. Aug 1936 \' . Some light staining with minor corrosion to reverse.

1936 Luben HJ Sports Festival Tinny. Pin back tinny commemorating an HJ Sports Festival in Luben in 1936. Good, clean condition. POSTFREE within UK

1936 Olympics Photo Album. This photo album, published in 36/37, was produced so you could collect and stick in, black and white photos, recording the events, races and personalities of the Olympic Games in Berlin. The album is complete with ALL the photos, although most have never been stuck in. Part of a two volume set, this being vol.1, the book still acts as a stand alone record, unusually complete with it's protected d/w and in good, clean condition, some minor loss to the reverse of the d/w

1936 Olympics Photo Album. This photo album, published in 36/37, was produced so you could collect and stick in, black and white photos, recording the events, races and personalities of the Olympic Games in Berlin. The album is complete with ALL the photos, although most have never been stuck in. Part of a two volume set, this being vol.2, the book still acts as a stand alone record, unusually complete with it's d/w and contained in the original slip case and in excellent condition.

1936 Trier,Koblenz Gautag Tinny. Large ( 38mm x 51mm ) and bold, die-struck badge for the Trier/Koblenz Gau-Tag 26-28.6.36. Pin fixing to reverse with no manufacturer's marks. Striking, graphic design and in good condition.

1936 XI Berlin Olympics Badge. Pin back, gilt and enamel badge for the 1936 XI Berlin Olympics. Maker marked for Herman Aurich to the reverse. Good, used condition with undamaged enamel .

1937 Berlin DAF Day Badge. Die struck, steel badge produced in celebration of telecommunications workers in Berlin 1937. Good, used condition with some minor corrosion to reverse.

1937 Gelsenkirchen Gautreffen badge. Black plastic, pinback day badge to mark the Gelsenkirchen Gautreffen held in June 1937. Good, clean condition.

1937 Heer Belt Buckle. A good example of an injection moulded Heer O/R's belt buckle with leather tab. Buckle manufacturer marked under the roller with a mark I cannot quite make out with the tab marked to a maker in Ludenscheid and dated 1937. Good, used condition with light rubbing to highlights and residual painted finish to reverse.

1937 Kreistag Der N.S.D.A.P. Tinny. 1937 die-struck, pinback ' tinny ' badge for the ' Kreistag der N.S.D.A.P. der Siegkreises 1937 '. In excellent, bright condition.

1937 SAT Vol.1 No.13 Grenade - Supplement No.2. 1937 SAT Vol.1 No.13 Grenade - Supplement No.2. 1941. 8pg supplement covering the No.73 AT Grenade, the S.T. Grenade and the Hand Incendiary Bomb c/w illustrations. Good, clean condition. POSTFREE within UK

1937 Stuttgart Gautag Day Badge. Die struck, alloy badge produced for the district-day for Stuttgart (25-27 June, 1937) . Vertical pin to reverse, manufactuer marked Fr. Zimmerman. Good, clean condition.

1938 Air Force List. April 1938 Air Force List giving information of all officers, squadrons and airfields in the RAF at that point. Invaluable reference including much information concerning pilots who went on to fly during the Battle of Britain, Tuck, Malan, Bader amongst others. Contents tight and clean with chipped and torn paper covers.

1938 Dated British Army MKII Steel Helmet. A very much in \' fresh from the shed \' example, a 1938 dated British Army MKII steel helmet. Early production indicated by the clear date, manufacturer\'s details and steel batch code stamped to underside rim. This would indicate manufacture by Harrison Bros & Howson of Sheffield. The MkI liner is not marked other than for a size 6 3/4 with the MkII strap retainers both being 1938 dated. This example is uncleaned and in \' as found \' condition complete with cobwebs etc ! There are areas of original paint visible beneath the corrosion and dirt build up. The liner is a little crispy but intact complete with all buffers. Increasingly difficult to find these early examples and priced to reflect condition.

1938 Day of National Solidarity Tinny. 31mm die-struck, pin back tinny produced for a \' Day of National Solidarity \' 1938. Good clean condition.

1938 Heer Belt Buckle. A good example of an injection moulded Heer O/R's belt buckle with leather tab. Buckle manufacturer marked near the catch indicating manufacture by Klein & Quenzer and dated 1938. Good, used condition with light rubbing to highlights and residual painted finish to reverse

1938 SA Day Badge. Plastic, pin back day badge for SA Nordsee Sportwettkampf 1938. Manufacturer marked to reverse ' R.Sieper & Sohne, Ludenscheid ' and in excellent clean condition.

1938 SA Gruppe Hansa Daybadge. Gilded, die-struck, pinback day badge for ' Gruppenwetterkampfe 1938 SA Gruppe Hansa '. Good, clean condition with some very minor marks.

1938 SA Sport u.Wehrwettkampfe Dortmund. Early plastic, pinback day badge produced for an SA Sport u.Wehrwettkampfe held in Dortmund by SA Gruppe Westfalen. Multi-coloured, painted finish manufacturer marked ' Richard Sieper & Sohne, Ludenscheid '. Good, used condition.

1939 Austrian SA Ski Championships in Tirol, Vorarlberg, and Innsbruck Day badge. A 1939 Tiroler und Vorarlberger Schikämpfe Innsbruck; in in silvered zinc, horizontal pinback fitting, maker marked “RZM M9/11 ” to reverse. measures 40 mm x 45 mm; silvering has been absorbed but otherwise in good, used condition.

1939 Day Badge Frankentag Hesselberg 1939 Die-cast metal badge in a matt grey finish. The badge features a striking design of an eagle with downswept wings, that form the shape of the badge. At the base is a swastika within a circular wreath. There is a central inscription reading \' FRANKENTAG HESSELBERG 1939 \'. A retaining pin is attached to the reverse and manufacturer marked \' RZM M9/12 C.BALMBERGER NÜRNBERG \'.

1939 Kreistag Tinny. Blackened alloy tinny for 1939 Kreistag. Marked to reverse RZM M9/7 and Foerster & Barth Pforzheim. Good, used condition with rubbing to highlights. POSTFREE within UK

1939 Preußisches Staatshandbuch. 804pgs Preußisches Staatshandbuch. Herausgegeben vom Preußischen Staatsministerium für das Jahr 1939 - essentially a city handbook of German cities for the year 1939. A thorough gazetteer of Prussia - administration ; towns ; ministries ; inventory ; addresses ; officials ; provinces ; public officers etc. Photo of Goering to frontispiece and property stamped for Hamburg Statthalter office. Minor splitting to spine otherwise good clean condition. Heavy item

1939 Reichskriegertag Kassel Day Badge. Alloy day badge issued in celebration of the ' 1939 Grossdeutscher Reich Kriegertag Kassel '. Pinback with manufacturer details ' E.Ferd.Wiedmann, Frankfurt ' to reverse. Darkened finish with rubbing to highlights. POSTFREE within UK

1939 SAT Vol.1 No.4 Light Machine Gun - Bren.. 1939ed. S.A.T. Vol.4 Light Machine Gun. 70pg manual dealing with the standard .303 LMG, the Bren in use by the British Army during WW2. Includes a section on the tripod. In good, used condition having pre-punched holes to enable use in contemporary binders designed to hold SATs.

1939 SAT Vol.1 No.9 Mortar ( 3-inch ). 1939ed. S.A.T. Vol.9 Mortar ( 3-inch ). 75pg manual dealing with the standard medium mortar in use by the British Army during WW2. Includes sections on ammunition, sights, transport and general usage. In good, used condition having pre-punched holes to enable use in contemporary binders designed to hold SATs.

1939 Silver Wound Badge - Klein & Quenzer A.G. A good, example of the 1939 2nd Type Wound Badge in silver. Steel, needle pin fastening , marked with a \' 26 \' in relief to the reverse indicating manufacture by Klein & Quenzer A.G., Idar-Oberstein a.d. Nahe. Wear to high points.

1939 Silver Wound Badge. A good, example of the 1939 2nd Type Wound Badge in silver. Steel, needle pin fastening , marked with a small cartouche and the figure \' 4 \' indicating manufacture by Steinhauer & Luck. Integrally cast block hinge with much finish intact but sporting an overall patinated finish with rubbing to highlights.

1939 Silver Wound Badge. A good, late war example of the 1939 2nd Type Wound Badge in silver. Steel, needle pin fastening , marked to the reverse, with the number in relief ' 65 ' to the base of the catch support, this is the LDO number for Klein & Quenzer A.G., Idar/Oberstein. Typically the finish, whilst undamaged, has begun to be absorbed by the base metal but leaving a patinated appearance. The reverse appears to have been ' over dipped ' leaving a oxidised ,layered finish.

1939 Vienna Reich Colonial League Day badge. Die struck, pin back tinny for ' ReichskolonialTagung Wien 16-18 Mai 1939 '. Good, clean condition.

1939 \' Snail \' Military Whistle. Nickel, ' snail ' pattern military whistle by J.Hudson & Co., Birmingham dated 1939. Good used condition.

1939-40 German Commemorative Ring. Silver plated brass finger ring commemorating the early war German campaigns of 1939-40. Used condition with rubbing to highlights.

1940 Armoured Fighting Vehicles Manual. 1940ed., landscape format ' Armoured Fighting Vehicles ( British and Foreign ). Prominently marked ' not to be taken into front line trenches ' this card folder contains descriptions and views of British, French and German tanks and armoured cars. Illustrated with sketches, diagrams and photographs with distinguishing features listed in an attempt to provide easy recognition. Good, clean condition.

1940 Book \' Wir Stossen mit Panzern zum Meer \'. 1940 1st ed. ' Wir Stossen mit Panzern zum Meer ' - E.K.Christophe. German language title ' We push to the Sea with Tanks ' - an account of the Panzers' campaign in France in 1940. illustrated boards, 191pgs with b/w illustrations, good, used condition with blemish to front board.

1940 British O/R\'s F.S.Cap - Devonshire Regt. Excellent example of an O/R's Field Service Cap badged to the The Devonshire Regiment. 1940 dated, manufactured by A & R Dimmock, size 6 3/4. Owner's number pencilled to interior with crown pinned in an old soldier's trick to ensure a sharp appearance. In good, clean , unmothed condition.

1940 Dated '08 Pattern Webbing Belt. Standard '08 Patt webbing belt, size ' Large ' but dated 1940.This example was one of the last '08 belts manufactured when the War Office placed an order with the Mills Equipment Company for belts in May 1940 to make up for losses at Dunkirk, and to bridge the gap before widespread use of the P.37 Web Equipment. In good, used condition, a small area of fraying to one of the rear straps, lightly blancoed with date, size and manufacturer's details to reverse. Uncommon.

1940 Handbook for Q.F. 25-PR Mk II. Handbook for the Ordnance, Q.F. 25-PR., Mark II on Carriage, 25-PR., Mark I Land Service 1940. 277pgs complete with all amendments tipped in with fold out plates, sketches and diagrams covering all aspects of the operation, including ammunition, of the 25 Pounder, the standard medium artillery piece used by the British through out the War. Good, used condition with all plates, grubby covers with a small amount of rodent damage to edge but all contents present and clean with some annotations.

1940 Irish Guards SD Cap. 1940 dated SD cap by Silberston & Sons worn by a member of the Irish Guards. Size 7 1/8 with gilded Irish cap badge and Irish Guards button supporting the leather chin strap. Wool body with an oil cloth headband and lining. Faint but legible manufacturer's details and clear inspection marks. Good used condition with some minor moth grazing and some minor holing.

1940 Kriegsmarine Warship Identification Manual. 1940ed. Berlin ' Kennung der Kriegsschiffe ', 189g manual showing the known warships of the world's navies in silhouette form. Divided in ship classes, also includes information on pennant numbers flags, aircraft markings etc. In good, used, clean condition with markings that originated from the Kriegsmarine library in Kiel.

1940 Luftwaffe Waffenrock. Luftwaffe Waffenrock tunic for enlisted men and NCO's. Sourced directly from a contact in Germany this example was clearly stripped of insignia at wars' end and left in storage. The nice thing is that the original breast eagle was found in the pocket wrapped in moth proof paper. Standard, early pattern, wool mix tunic with cuffs and ' bellowed ' lower pockets. Clear signs of previous insignia to both breasts, collar and sleeves with the presence of the original eagle to inside pocket. Fully lined in blue grey twill fabric with LBA and manufacturer's details to inside left of lining. There also appears to be a hard to distinguish, stamped, unit marking above the the inner pocket. Both interior belt supports present as are the inner buttons to allow wear of the collar liner. All matching aluminium buttons present. A good example with a good depth of knap to the cloth with some minor moth damage .

1940 Machine Gun Handbook Vol.I - Vickers .303 and .5" MGs. Scarce Machine Gun Handbook ( Technical ) Vol I, Pamphlet No.1 - Vickers .303in. and .5in. Machine Guns and Appurtenances 1940.117pgs with 36 fold out plates. Highly detailed manual covering the technical aspects of the main medium and heavy machine guns used by the British Army. Detailed plans, photographs and diagrams of all technical aspects of the guns and their associated equipment. Good, used condition with marking to covers but clean contents.

1940 Manual ' Demolitions '. 1940 Field Engineering Pamphlet No.7 ' Demolitions '. 122pgs covering all aspects of demolitions from explosives, detonators, positioning of charges and the destruction of structures, bridges etc. Illustrated throughout with diagrams, sketches and fold-out plates. Good, used condition with stained cover, rusting of staples but clean contents.

1940 Patt BD Trousers. A good pair of 1942 dated 1940 Patt BD trousers manufactured by Lotery & Co.Ltd. Size 2 fitting a 30-31" waist and 5'3" to 5'4" height. Inspection marks and size stamps to interior lining. A couple of moth grazes to legs , otherwise no other damage. Some minor staining to both knees but otherwise clean and literally straight from a wardrobe !

1940 Patt. Battledress trousers. An excellent pair of 1940 Patt. Battledress trousers, probably unissued. Size No.5 - 5ft 5ins-5ft 6ins with a waist 31-32ins. Dated ' October 1941' with intact label,and all buttons and in excellent condition. Some very minor areas of moth damage, four holes with 3mm being the largest. All in all, an excellent pair of '40 Patt. BD trousers competetively priced to reflect the very minor damage.

1940 Patt. Battledress trousers. A large size, useable pair of slightly tatty 1940 B.D. Trousers. Size No.13 - 5' 11" - 6'0ft, waist 33-34ins with a faint 1942 date. Intact label to reverse, inspection stamp to interior. Moderate mothing to both crotch and just above the ankle to both legs ( see photos ) , would reward some invisible mending. However, priced accordingly.

1940 PATTN. BRITISH BATTLEDRESS DATED 1944 Made by James Smith &Sons Derby, this is a near mint, unworn battledress with factory sewn insignia for Royal Artillery Anti-Aircraft Command. This is a size 10 for 36-37” chest. Is named inside to the original owner, with his serial number in ink. Tunic has a few small moth nips from storage but basically is in mint, unused condition. Anti-aircraft insignia patches on both shoulders with qualified driver insignia on lower left sleeve.

1940 Villach Winter sports Day Badge. Pinback, alloy daybadge for an International Winter sports competition held in January 1940 at Villach. Good overall condition, light rubbing to highlights.

1940's 609 Squadron RAF badge. 1940's brass and enamel pinback badge for 609 Squadron. The ninth squadron of the Royal Auxiliary Air Force, 609 flew Spitfires during the Battle of Britain becoming the first unit to score 100 victories. Badge in good used condition, maker marked to the reverse ' Birmingham Medal Co. '

1941 Guide to German Army \' Air-Borne Troops \'. 1941 Popular Guide to the German Army No.3 Air-Borne Troops '. 7pg, gate-fold leaflet produced by M.I.14 outlining the current knowledge ( June 1941 ) about German parachute and glider borne forces. Illustrated with sketches and diagrams. Good, used condition with some light marking, has been folded.

1941 Handbook - Soldat in Libnen. Published by the Oberkommando des Heeres in 1941 ' Der Soldat in Libnen ( Taschenbuch fur die Truppe ) ' is a 71pg pocketbook giving extensive information about Libya and the Allied forces stationed there. Widely illustrated with b/w photographs, diagrams and fold-out colour plates and maps. Covers conditions encountered in N.Africa and the ranks, uniforms and equipment of the likely enemies. On general issue to members of the Afrika Corps and German forces based in N.Africa. Good, used condition with a little fading of covers and light marking and creasing.

1941 Handbook - Soldat in Libnen. Published by the Oberkommando des Heeres in 1941 \' Der Soldat in Libnen ( Taschenbuch fur die Truppe ) \' is a 71pg pocketbook giving extensive information about Libya and the Allied forces stationed there. Widely illustrated with b/w photographs, diagrams and fold-out colour plates and maps. Covers conditions encountered in N.Africa and the ranks, uniforms and equipment of the likely enemies. On general issue to members of the Afrika Corps and German forces based in N.Africa. Good, used condition with light fading and marking of covers. Scarce.

1941 Handbook for Q.F. 40-MM Mk I. Handbook for Q.F. 40-MM Mk I on Mountings, 40MM., A.A., Marks I, IA, 1B, II and III and Platforms, 40MM., A.A., Mountings Marks I and II 1941. Reprinted in India in 1942 this comprehensive manual, 211pgs and 54 fold-out diagrams and photographs, tells you everything you ever needed to know about the ubiquitous ' Bofors ' AA gun and it's ammunition. Good, used condition with some markings, creasing etc.

1941 Jeep Manual. TM-10-1207 Dec.1941 'Maintenance Manual for Willys Truck 1/4 Ton 4 x 4 Model MB'. 136pg, profusely illustrated with b/w photographs and diagrams, original manual for the ubiquitous 'Jeep '. Manual produced by Willys-Overland for the US Government, provides a comprehensive workshop guide and is an invaluable tool to the maintenance of a Jeep. In good, used condition with light staining and marking of covers but with clean content. Fabric spine partially detatched but binding tight.

1941 Manual - German Armoured Formations. Feb.1941 General Staff ' German Armoured Formations in action '.30pgs with pull out tables, maps and appendices with an overall appraisal of German armoured formations and equipment in the West. This manual borrows extensively from study of the fighting in Poland, Norway and France . Good, clean condition with some very minor marking of covers etc.

1941 Military Whistle. 1941 dated nickel whistle by J.Hudson & Co. Birmingham and clip to lanyard ring. Good, overall condition.

1941 Royal Marines B.D. Blouse. 1941 Dated \'40 patt battledress blouse bearing the insignia of the 104th ( Training ) Royal Marine Brigade, /Royal Marine Training Group. Size 14 BD ( Height 5\' 11\" - 6\' 0\" Chest 40\" - 41\", Waist 35\" - 36\" ), label indicating manufacture by Ben Williams & Co. Ltd. Cash\'s tape \' Royal Marine \' shoulder titles surmounting embroidered RM Training Group insignia to both sleeves. Excellent, clean condition with various tailor\'s alterations. Two, easily repaired cuts to reverse.

1941 W.A.A.F Peaked Cap Based on the ATS pattern and seeing service throughout WW2 this is an example worn by o/rs and ncos. It features a blue grey wool body, black patent leather peak with green underside and a rayon lining with integral oilcloth protector. A black mohair band mounted with a brass King's crown RAF cap badge to centre with a black patent chin strap below. Manufacturer's details ' J.Collett Ltd ', date:1941, and size:7 are seen beneath the translucent oil cloth protector. Name tag tacked to liner with name and number repeated in ink to underside of peak. Excellent, clean, used example.

1942 British Emergency Ration Tin. British WW2 issue Emergency Ration tin, without contents. Impressed instructions to lid including the phrase \' not to be opened except by order of an officer \'. Label indicating manufacture by Bovril in 1942 to lid. Good, bright condition with rubbing to corners, edges etc.

1942 British O/R\'s Service Dress Tunic - Unissued. Often referred to as \' 1922 Pattern \' by collectors this is an example of a 1942 dated Service Dress Tunic. Last of the non-austerity pattern complete with pleated pockets, buttoned lower pockets and brass buttons. Size 11 designed to fit a chest of 38\" - 39\", waist 33\" - 34\" and height 5\'9\" to 5\'10\" and manufactured by Sindall Bros & Co.Ltd. This example in unissued condition with some very minor moth tracks.

1942 Colt 1911A1 .45 Probably unissued Colt 1911A1 .45 Auto leather holster. Clearly stamped to the reverse \'Milwaukee Saddlery Co. 1942\'. In excellent condition complete with leg thong. Some verdigris around the copper rivets (easily removed) and minor scratches and stains (again easily treated), this example still retains much of it\'s original leather dressing and condition from new. Excellent example

1942 Combined Ops Manual - Waterproofing of Vehicles. Combined Operations Pamphlet No.41C ' R.E.M.E. Waterproofing of Vehicles & Equipment ' 1942. 6pgs covering all subjects from application of waterproofing measures to beach recovery. In generally good condition but ironically has some damp stains to the page edges. POSTFREE within UK

1942 dated Cap Comforter. Beloved of early Commando units, the woollen cap comforter was considered essential issue to all troops serving in the UK. By 1942 however, the scale of issue had been reduced but was retained by many of the field force units including the Commandos. This example is in mint, unissued condition with clear manufacturer\'s markings and date, 1942. No moth.

1942 Denison Smock. Size 7 ( 6ft - 6'2" Chest 39 - 41ins ) 1942 dated Smocks Denison ( Airborne Troops ) by S.L. & M. Feathers Ltd. This large size denison is in good, used condition with some damage to front skirt and some minor paint/marking to reverse, otherwise clean with unfaded camouflage. Knitted cuffs in good. repaired condition. This example as with many others has had a full length zip let into it, probably removed from the airborne oversmock. Also present to the right lower sleeve is an embroidered Glider Troops qualification badge.

1942 Dieppe Raid photographs. 20 German souvenir photos taken in the aftermath of the August 1942 attack on Dieppe. Various views of tanks, landing craft, prisoners and damage taken by German war correspondents in the hours after the raid,some are annotated in German. All photos are contemporary copies and are approx 9cms x 6cms. These views were popular souvenirs of the Dieppe garrison and this particular set was liberated by a Royal Engineer and was found amongst his \' German souvenirs \'. All images are clear and in good condition.

1942 Flak 38 20mm HE/T Round. Complete 1942 dated Flak 38 20mm HE/T Round with 1942 dated lacquered steel case. 42 dated projectile with steel driving band and 42 dated, alloy AZ45 fuze. Original paint with manufacturer's stencilling and inspection stamps, red banded to indicate red trace element. Good, original round. INERT Available within UK only

1942 Guide to Identification of German Units. 1942, War Office publication ' A Guide to the Identification of German Units '. 28pgs with colour illustrations of badges of rank, shoulder boards etc. and sections on how to read identity tags and soldbuchs. Light marking to covers, with ' IO ' for intelligence officer inscribed to front covers.

1942 M31 Rucksack for Mountain Troops. Uncommon example of an original \' Rucksack 31 fur Hochgebirgstruppen \'. Olive green canvas construction with leather edging, straps and reinforcements with cotton inner pocket. Original cord drawstring with painted steel fittings. Clearly dated 1942 with manufacturer\'s details of \' Jakob Muller, Kirk/Nahe \'. Also has owner\'s details and Feldpost details inscribed to leather strap reinforcement. Excellent example.

1942 Middle East Navigation Manual - LRDG & SAS M.E.T.P.No.9 Pt.VI ' Field Navigation Pt.1 Dead Reckoning '. 61pg manual produced in the Middle East giving instruction on DR navigation for the desert with sections on the Bagnold Sun Compass designed for greater precision than the Coles pattern and used by the LRDG and SAS. Also features the LRDG pattern protractor. Staples rusted away leaving some staining but otherwise clean. Scarce manual used by the iconic LRDG.

1942 Military Engineering - Demolitions. Military Engineering Vol IV, Part I DEMOLITIONS 1942. 223pgs illustrated throughout with sketches and diagrams covering all manner of subjects from detonators and explosives to the placement of explosives for the effective demolition of bridges, roads, tunnels etc. Good, used condition with some marking, creasing etc.

1942 Objektbilder 4 Nord-Wales und Manchester. Published by the OKW in 1942 this Objektbilder 4 Nord-Wales und Manchester is a 70pg photographic primer of various important strategic and tactical targets across the N/W of Britain. Designed to be used in conjunction with the associated maps that formed part of the potential invasion brief for the UK the booklet identifies subjects from bridges to docks and factories to canals. These pictures were designed to be ripped from the book. Good, used condition with some light marking.

1942 Panzergrenadier Postcard. 1942 postcard produced for the DDA by the artist Grotschke ( renowned for his car studies ) depicting Panzergrenadiers on the Eastern Front in a charcoal and pencil study. Good, clean condition. POSTFREE within UK

1942 Reconnaissance Corps Beret. WW2 British Reconnaissance Corps beret. Size 7 1/8 and dated 1942 faintly visible although manufacturer's details now indistinct. Green, square backing with a white metal Reconnaissance Corps O/R's cap badge. Brown leather headband with leather reinforcement to ventilation grommets. Good, used condition but has suffered the depridations of moth with various track marks, grazes and minor holes.

1942 Regulations for Press Representatives. 1942 (48 reprint ) Regulations for Press Representatives accompanying a Force in the Field. 28pg manual outlining the expectations of the War Office to the behaviour of journalists in the field. Good, clean condition.

1942 S.A.T.No.4 Light Machine Gun Small Arms Training Vol.I, Pamphlet No.4 Light Machine Gun 1942. 41pg manual dealing with all aspects of the use of the Bren Light machine gun. Illustrated throughout with diagrams and sketches. Ex IWM Lib. slight rusting to staples with corner bumps etc.

1942 SAT Vol.1 No.13 Grenade. 1942ed. SAT Vol.1 No.13 Grenade. 48pg manual covering all major grenades in service use at this time, No.36, 68AT, 69, 73AT, 74 Sticky bomb, 75 Hawkins and No.77. Illustrated throughout with sketches and diagrams. In excellent, clean condition, slight rusting to staples.

1943 Boiled Sweets Ration Tin. An excellent example of the British boiled sweets ration tin. 1943 dated with manufacture by Metal box Ltd. Excellent used example with various minor scratches and rubs.

1943 Boiled Sweets Ration Tin. A good example of the British boiled sweets ration tin. 1943 dated with manufacture by Metal box Ltd. Good used example with various scratches and rubs.

1943 Boiled Sweets, Salt & Matches Ration Tin. 1943 dated tin for the sweet issue in WW2 British army rations. Good, used condition with some wear and light abrasions and the remains of the original sealing tape to the sides.

1943 British Airborne Paratrooper\'s Knee Pads. Original WW2 British Airborne Paratrooper's protective knee pads. Size 'SMALL' and made by Belmont, 1943 dated and War Department WD broad arrow on the individual labels. These items were also available to SOE parachutists and an extract from ' The Secret Agent's Handbook ' is included demonstrating their use. Some minor storage soiling but no moth damage, still attached together as issued.

1943 British Booby Trap Manual. 1943 British Booby Trap manual. An important manual covering all of the main trips, fuzes and delays in use by British forces. Profusely illustrated covering everything from Limpet mines, time pencils, L delays to the No.8 Switch the so-called ' debolocker '. Good, used condition with slight rusting of staples, amended to June 1944 and officially altered title. Scarce.

1943 British Bush Hat - Royal Engineers. Standard British bush hat by Failsworth Hats Ltd., size 7 1/8, dated 1943 sporting the insignia of the Royal Engineers. Stitched RE flash overlaid with an economy plastic RE badge. Manufacturer marked and dated to leather headband with inspection marks to reverse of band. Interior with partial cotton liner with residual remains of a silver foil crown, now absent. Hat very much ' as found ' with some surface staining, dusty etc with some minor moth nips. RE ribbon appears to be mother behind the badge. Good, used example.

1943 British Gas Detector Brassard. A scarce example of the British gas detector brassard. Manufacturer marked and dated 1943 to the reverse, this is the light buff version which has a coated layer which reacts to the presence of mustard gas. This example was the second of two found folded up in a light respirator case and other than creases is in excellent condition.

1943 British Jack Knife. A clean example of a 1943 dated British Army jack knife made by SSP. Clear broad arrow, date and manufacturer markings for Sheffield Steel Products to can opener. Clean Bexoid grips. Excellent, clean, used example. 18+ UK sales ONLY

1943 Chocolate & Boiled Sweets tin. British Chocolate & Boiled Sweets ration tin. Manufacturer marked and filling date of 11/43. 90% of finish intact with some minor creases and marking.

1943 DATED DRIVERS PERISCOPE FOR SHERMAN TANK. Made by the Minneapolis-Honeywell Regulator Company and designated PERISCOPE M6. In olive green paint. Complete but dusty. Used in Sherman armoured tanks.

1943 Enemy Sabotage Equipment Manual. 1994ed. \' Enemy Sabotage Equipment ( Identification ) 1943. Important manual detailing equipment issued and used by German agents and special forces. Interestingly, but not surprisingly, some of the content concentrates on Allied equipment such as L Delays, Limpet Mines etc much of which was captured and employed by the Germans. 54pgs of diagrams and photographs with index. This manual was collated by M.I.10 which was responsible for the assessment and analysis of enemy weapons, 1000 printed. Card covers tired and a little loose but intact, contents clean.

1943 German 5cm Light Infantry Mortar Projectile. 1943 dated German 5cm Light Infantry Mortar Projectile. Original ' red oxide ' finish with stencilled batch and filling date with numerous inspection stamps and manufacturer three letter codes. Plastic economy impact fuze complete with date and manufacturer markings. INERT UK Sales Only

1943 German Aircraft Recognition Manual. 1943 German Aircraft Recognition Manual ' Kriegsflugzeuge ' . 168pgs of German, British, Soviet and American aircraft types in both photographic and silhouette form with sections on armament, weapons and bombs. good, used condition.

1943 Issue Kukri. An excellent example of a WW2 MkII British Pattern military kukri. Dated and manufacturer marked to steel blade ' Pioneer Calcutta 1943 ' with steel bolster and brass and steel rivets. Wood and leather sheath with brass tip, issue marks and 1944 dated. Excellent, clean condition with clear evidence of sharpening to blade. 18+ SALES ONLY.

1943 M.I.14 Secret report \' Germanic Legions \'. Original, Secret 7 page typewritten report entitled \' Germanic Legions \' giving an overview of the SS non-German units provided by the occupied countries . Gives brief appraisals of units such as Nordland, Prinz Eugen, Walloon and Langemark including their numbers and a brief historical overview. The report was undertaken by M.I.14 a section of British Military Intelligence that specialised in German intelligence. The report is in excellent, clean condition with some smudging ( possibly from carbon paper when originally typed ) with some crayon notations. Dated 20/02/43 and headed M.I.14 and marked \' SECRET \'.

1943 Manual Aids to Visual Deception. 1943 M.T.P.No.57 ' Aids to Visual Deception '. 48pgs inc. diagrams and sketches outlining advanced camouflage techniques from dummy vehicles and men to shadow masking and enhancing. Uncommon, in good, used condition ( ex lib. IWM ).

1943 Painting \' Night March to Guelma \'. 39cms x 29cms watercolour painting entitled ' Night March to Guelma ' by E.S.De Negri, a London based artist. A watercolour that appears to have been exhibited and sold ref. notations to the reverse showing lorries parked overnight overseen by a sentry. Notations to the reverse give some history giving the area to be near Beja, North Africa. Good condition, some foxing with indications of a previous mount and framing.

1943 Personalised Kukri. An excellent example of a WW2 MkII British Pattern military kukri. Dated and manufacturer marked to steel blade ' J.N.B.43 ' with steel bolsters and brass and steel rivets. Wood and leather sheath with brass tip and the addition of a steel representation of Sgt's stripes surmounting a brass crescent. Brass shield to throat with inspection stamps above. A name ' Gates ' inscribed to reverse. Excellent, clean condition with clear evidence of sharpening. 18+ SALES ONLY.

1943 Safety Fuze Container. Painted tin for Safety Fuze. Safety fuze was widely used by Special Forces, engineers and saboteurs for setting off explosive charges and burnt at a rate of 20 secs per yard. Tin with original label with a printed 1943 date, good condition with some wear to paint finish.

1943 School of Tank Technology Report - Pz.Kw.I. 1943 report prepared by the School of Tank Technology at Egham on captured Axis AFVs. This preliminary report, No.10, features the Pz.Kw.I ( Model B ) and was undertaken on a captured example from North Africa. 10pgs featuring photographs, diagrams and a review of all aspects of the vehicle from armour to vulnerable points. Good clean example with slight rusting of staples.

1943 Secret RAF No.11 Group Operational Synopsis. Foolscap, six page operational activity synopsis for 29.11.43 for No.11 Group. This \' Secret \' report details Ramrod operations undertaken by Spitfires and Marauders over France and Typhoons over coast of Northern France. Gives details of the results of the raids, squadrons involved, casualties, enemy reactions and activity with extensive coverage of Polish and Canadian squadrons. The report has the pencilled name of Major Hazelrigg to the front cover. T/ Major Thomas Heron Hazelrigg was born at Noseley Hall, Leics son of Lord Hazelrigg. He was a member of the RAF reserve and commissioned into the Leicestershire Yeomanry, Royal Artillery - Territorial Army and thus an excellent liaison officer. Interesting survivor which would bear further research.

1943 SS Diary. 1943 SS Diary and Yearbook, unused. Uncommon example packed with information from the organisation and raison d'etre for the SS to colourful charts depicting the insignia of all arms of the German forces. The unused diary is filled with additional dates of significance in the National Socialist calender. Worn and slightly tired condition, with some staining. Interestingly inscribed by a Pfc. of the 78th Inf. Div as having been picked up in Dillenburg, Hesse on April 18 1945.

1943 Sweets Ration Tin. 1943 dated tin for the sweet issue in WW2 British army rations. Good, clean condition with some wear and light abrasions.

1943 USAAF Weekly Air Intelligence Digest. 1943 8th Air Force Weekly Air Intelligence Digest Vol.III No.5. Rated ' confidential ', equivalent to secret with a 24pg round up including bombing results, aircraft identification, pilot error, butterfly bombs, prisoner intelligence etc. Good, used condition. Uncommon.

1944 Army Tropical Airtex Jacket. Size 2, 1944 dated Army Officer's Jungle Green Jacket. In good, used condition with all compressed vegetable/wooden buttons and manufacturer's marks and dates to interior.

1944 British Trousers Windproof Camouflaged. A good pair of WW2 British Trousers Windproof Camouflaged. Good, bright print with draw string intact, approx. size 3. No evidence of a label but inspection stamps to interior indicate manufacture in 1944. Both legs have been loosely hemmed and have lost the closures but otherwise good solid examples. The windproof camouflage sets were worn by some infantry units and the SAS in Europe later in the War, and also extensively used by French soldier in Indochina.

1944 dated 1940 Patt. Battledress Blouse. Particularly clean, large size, 1944 dated BD Blouse. Size No.13 Height 5' 11" - 6' , Chest 38" - 39" , Waist 33" - 34". Officer's name inked to 1944 dated label with manufacturer's details ' Denhams ( Norwich ) Ltd. Tailored neck with added lining, minor indications of previous rank to shoulder straps, all buttons, moth free with an even, fresh nap to the cloth. Excellent, clean example.

1944 Dated Denison Smock. One of the definitive items of the British Airborne soldier ' Smock, Denison Airborne Troops ', This example dated 1944 and a size 4 - - 5' 6" to 5' 8" , chest 39 to 41ins although like most is larger. Good, uniform colours throughout with intact tail and Newey snaps. All buttons and press studs present with the exception of one of the adjusting tabs. Zip intact and running, although hit and miss when staying closed. Various small nips and tears with three larger holes ( right shoulder, left waist, front and rear ) but not serious and easily repaired and typical of usage. Some flecking of paint? that is removable with a fingernail, semi-lined collar with minimal wear. A good example of an unaltered Denison.

1944 Dated Intelligence Corps Battledress. 1940 Patt. Battledress blouse for a Major of the Intelligence Corps. Manufactured by the Rego Clothiers Ltd in 1944 this example is a size 4 with good, clear label and inspection marks to the interior.In excellent, clean condition with some minor moth grazing. Featuring printed Intelligence Corps shoulder titles and Major's crowns embroidered on green backing indicating Intelligence. A good example.

1944 G.S.Beret. A 1944 dated, size 6 5/8 G.S.Beret by J.Collett Ltd. Slightly faded manufacture details etc., with inspection mark and bold stencilled service number. Evidence of a badge being fitted and in good, used condition with two minor grazes.

1944 German Propaganda Leaflet - \' Safety First \'. German propaganda leaflet directed at American troops, circa 1944-45, entitled \' Safety First \' extolling the virtues of life assurance offered by POW camps ! Some minor marking but otherwise good, clean condition.

1944 German Propaganda Leaflet. 15 x 10cms German propaganda leaflet A-128 \' It\'s your Job to Die ! \'. Delivered by rocket, it\'s intended recipients being US troops with it\'s vague anti-semitic tone and a warning about straying from the borders of the US. Found in N/W Europe in late 1944 around the time of the Battle of the Bulge.

1944 German Propaganda Leaflets. Two interesting 1944 German propaganda leaflets. Coded AI-100-8-44 entitled \' What about Calling up Sam Levy \' a crude anti-semitic attempt to suggest that wives and girlfriends were busy seeing Jewish \' war dodgers \' in their absence. The second, a facsimile of a match book has a fold out section offering numerous ways to feign injury and illness to avoid combat. Both items have clearly been carried in a pocket for some times with tears creasing and some loss but are substantially intact and legible.

1944 M.T.P.74 Pt.III Assault Crossing Equipment. 1944 M.T.P.74 \' Rafting & Bridging Part III Assault Crossing Equipment \'. 83pgs describing everything from assault boats, rafts, ferries and storm boats with diagrams, b/w photos and fold-out plates. Ex lib IWM with marking to covers but clean contents.

1944 M6 High-Speed Tractor Manual. 1944 TM 9-788 Tractor, High-Speed, 38-Ton, M6. 280pg manual with comprehensive coverage of all aspects of the operation and maintenance of the M6 Tractor that was primarily used for the haulage of heavy artillery. Large number of illustrations and diagrams showing everything from kit stowage to systems schematics. Good, used condition with some marking and creasing. Useful reference.

1944 Manual - Employment of Amphibians in Combined Ops. Combined Operations Pamphlet No.30 ' Employment of Amphibians in Combined Operations ' 1944. 48pgs with sketches, diagrams and b/w illustrations covering subjects from DUKW stowage to LVT operations, also includes pictures of the British Terrapin I and II under development. Good, used condition with some marking, light staining etc. Uncommon.

1944 Manual Japanese Weapons Illustrated. 1944 Manual \' Japanese Weapons Illustrated \'. 195pg primarily composed of photographs identifying Japanese weapons from tanks to demolition equipment with sections on artillery, mortars, grenades and small arms. Good, clean condition and uncommon.

1944 Manual Warfare in the Far East. MTP. No.52 Warfare in the Far East. 101pgs with large number of diagrams, sketches and b/w photographs covering all aspects of warfare in the Far East. Topics range from Japanese tactics , geography, jungle craft, first aid, ambushes, hygiene, etc. Comprehensive primer to British thoughts on the how and the why of fighting against the Japanese. Good, used condition with light marking to covers.

1944 Manual \' Guide to Mechanical Equipment \' Produced by B.N.A.F. - British North Africa Force in 1944 this guide to Mechanical Equipment runs to 113pgs with sketches, diagrams and b/w photographs. Covers most of the major earth moving and excavating equipment in use by British forces including D.4 to D.8 bull-dozers, graders, excavators, rollers etc. Includes RE training memo. No.8 of 1944 supplement ' Mechanical Equipment '. Good, used condition, marked boards and title pages but clean content.

1944 Notes From Theatres of War - Pacific. Notes From Theatres of War No.18 : Pacific 1943/1944. Dec.1944, 24pg manual with fold-out map outlining different aspects of the US experience of fighting the Japanese. Sections on intelligence, arms and special weapons including dogs and Japanese methods. Good, clean condition with crease to cover.

1944 RAF Navigator\'s Tunic & Trousers. 1944 dated four pocket tunic for an RAF F/Lt. Navigator accompanied by uniform trousers. Tunic tailored by Hawes Bros of Farringdon rd, London and dated 1944 and named ' P/O R.P.Stechford( ? ). F/Lt. rank to both arms with a lightly padded Navigator brevet with a medal bar indicating service in Africa, Italy and Europe with a rosette to the aircrew Europe indicating the award of either the Atlantic or France & Germany bar. Slight marking to tunic with clean unmarked trousers.

1944 RAF Sidecap. Size 7 1/4 RAF economy sidecap by J.Collett Ltd. Black plastic RAF buttons with plastic RAF cap badge by J.Stanley & Sons, Walsall. Good, used condition with light indications of wear, good example.

1944 RAF \' Gee \' Map. Gee was a radio navigation system used by the RAF during WWII. It was the first hyperbolic navigation system to be used operationally, entering service with RAF Bomber Command in 1942. It measured the time delay between two radio signals to produce a fix and accurately plot a position in conjunction with the accompanying chart. This example produced in April 1944, a 2nd edition, showing positions from Middlesbrough to Den Helder. Good, used condition, has been folded. Uncommon.

1944 Royal Marines Officer\'s Beret. A good, probably unissued Royal Marines beret. Size 7 1/8, 1944 dated by Kangol Wear Ltd dark blue wooden beret. Red badge backing attached with gilded RM officer's cap badge affixed. Generally excellent condition with some moth grazing in what otherwise would be a mint example.

1944 Secret RAF No.11 Group Operational Synopsis. Foolscap, five page operational activity synopsis for 11.04.44 for No.11 Group. This \' Secret \' report details Ramrod operations undertaken by Spitfires and Marauders over France and Mosquitos over The Hague . Gives details of the results of the raids, squadrons involved, casualties, enemy reactions and activity also makes extensive note of USAAF operations. The report has the inked name of Major Hazelrigg to the front cover along with various other ink annotations. T/ Major Thomas Heron Hazelrigg was born at Noseley Hall, Leics son of Lord Hazelrigg. He was a member of the RAF reserve and commissioned into the Leicestershire Yeomanry, Royal Artillery - Territorial Army and thus an excellent liaison officer. Interesting survivor which would bear further research.

1944 Unissued Jungle Green Trousers. 1944 dated Jungle green Trousers. Indian made, with various size, date and manufacturer stampings. Approx 32" waist. Unissued condition with cutters/tailors markings to the interior. Uncommon in this condition.

1944 US Army Mess Tin. M42 two-piece, US Army mess tin. . Based on a fairly similar WWI model, this design was finalized during WWII made from stainless steel with a galvanised handle. Prominently manufacturer marked and dated 1944. Good, used condition.

1944ed. SS Leitheft Magazine. 1944ed 48pgs ' SS Leitheft '.This "SS-leadership magazine", as it is often called, was published in German in Berlin from 1934 onward, and in the beginning mostly circulated among professional officers in the SS. The publisher was the SS-Hauptamt, the Main Office of the Reichsführer-SS Heinrich Himmler, and the printing was done by M. Müller and Sohn in Berlin. It's contents, illustrated with b/w photographs and sketches etc., extoll the history and benefits of the Germanic way of life and the close ties with the SS and history. Excellent condition and unusual item of Nazi propaganda.

1945 Airborne Air Transported Operations Manual. 1945 Army/Air Operations Pamphlet No.4 ' Airborne Air Transported Operations '. 113pgs with diagrams, sketches and tables outlining all aspects of airborne and glider operation from load tables to DZs. ' This pamphlet deals specifically with tactical movement by air and the tactical loading of aircraft '. Excellent, used condition. Uncommon.

1945 Brass Bell Push. New Old Stock military brass bell push dated 1945. Contained in it's original wrapping and box, some storage marks. Ideal for summoning the staff !

1945 Brigadier's SD Cap. A good example of a SD cap for an officer with the rank of Brigadier. 1945 dated by Hobson & Sons this example was previously the property of Brigadier W.E.Underhill of the Leicester Regt. who was made Acting Brigadier in 1944 and was active in NW Europe during 1944/45 commanding 102 Reinforcement Group and then 16th L of C around Ghent. Standard war issue SD cap with WD inspection marks to interior with crimson wool band with bullion Brigadier's badge applied. Maker marked to leather sweatband and Leicester Regt buttons retaining cross strap. In good condition with some minor moth tracking to crown. Acquired directly from the family ( SEE Also item 7061).

1945 British Manual,Detector, Mine, No.4A 1945 British manual ZA31161 ' detector, Mine, No.4A - Provisional working instructions No.2 '. 31pgs outlining operation and maintenance of the standard light mine detector supplied to Royal Engineer Field Companies, Pioneer Corps, and Pioneer Battalions of infantry divisions. Illustrated throughout with diagrams, sketches and b/w photographs. Stained and marked covers, clean contents.

1945 By Air To Battle. 1945 1st ed. ' By Air to Battle - The Official Account Of The British Airbourne First and Sixth Divisions '. 144pg account, one of the official HMSO produced histories outlining the formation and subsequent record of British Airborne forces. Illustrated with maps of the major engagements, Sicily, Normandy, Arnhem and the Rhine. Good, clean condition with minor marking to covers.

1945 Commando Beret. An excellent example of a wartime Commando beret. Size 6 1/2, dated 1945, made by Kangol Wear Ltd with inspection stamp. Probably issued and kept for best or stand down parade as loose cotton tacking runs around the inside and signs of wear are very minimal . Has had a cap badge fitted at one point. Overall in excellent condition with two very minor moth nips to reverse.

1945 Dated British Issue Knife,Fork & Spoon Set. Set of knife,fork & spoon all dated 1945 ,with manufacturer markings \' Richards, Sheffield \' on 2 items and the securing bracket . This example has been personalised with the addition of the number \' 3870 \' and Cpl.Millbery \' . Excellent, clean condition.

1945 Dated Khaki General Service Cap. 1945 Dated Khaki General Service Cap by S P Harris of Glasgow. Quilted lining. Size marked 7 5/8. In excellent moth free condition (a couple of small holes where badge has been removed).

1945 Flak 38 20mm HE/T Round. Complete 1945 dated Flak 38 20mm HE/T Round with 1945 dated lacquered steel case. 45 dated projectile with steel driving band and 44 dated Kpfz.Z48 fuze. Original paint with manufacturer's stencilling and inspection stamps. Good, original round with some corrosion to fuze INERT Available within UK only

1945 Flak 38 20mm HE/T Round. Complete 1945 dated Flak 38 20mm HE/T Round with 1945 dated lacquered steel case. 45 dated projectile with steel driving band and 44 dated AZ48 fuze. Original paint with manufacturer's stencilling and inspection stamps. Good, original round. INERT Available within UK only

1945 Flak 38 20mm Incendiary Round. Complete 1945 dated Flak 38 20mm Incendiary Round with 1945 dated lacquered steel case in the original cardboard packing tube. The colouring of the projectile indicates : Blue = incendiary, upper green band = self destructive fuse, lower dark red band = Glow-tracer, (light red would be tracer). In excellent , clean condition. Case has primer removed with fuse missing foil disc cover. INERT UK sales ONLY

1945 Jungle Green G.S.Beret - unissued. An unissued, 1945 dated jungle green G.S.Beret as issued to British and Commonwealth forces in the Far East. Size 6 7/8 with date, size and manufacturer's details stamped to the interior aertex lining, these marks indicate Indian manufacture. Size is repeated in pencil to the crown. Excellent, unissued condition.

1945 Jungle Green Trousers. 1945 dated Jungle green Trousers. Indian made, with date and manufacturer stampings and an owner's name in purple ink. Approx 32" waist and in good used condition, one button missing to leg pocket otherwise all present ( one or two slightly loose ). No damage.

1945 Parachute Regiment Beret. An excellent example of a wartime Parachute Regiment beret. Large size, 7 1/2, dated 1945, made by Kangol Wear Ltd with WD inspection stamp to interior. Probably kept for best or stand down parade with holes made for attachment of a badge and in excellent clean condition. Some light moth grazes with loose cotton tacking running around the inside.

1945 Royal Marines Beret. A good, probably issued Royal Marines beret. Size 6 3/4, 1945 dated by Kangol Wear Ltd dark blue wooden beret. It is apparent that a shaped red badge backing has been previously attached with mounting holes indicating previous use by Royal Marine. Generally excellent, used condition with some very minor moth tracks.

1945 Secret M.O.S. Armour Branch Report - Comet Turret. Ministry of Supply Dept.of Tank Design Armour Branch Report Copy No.16 ' Defective Front Castings for A.34 ( Comet ) Turret. Heavily illustrated report detailing the effects of various projectiles on defective Comet tank turrets produced by Leyland Motors. Primarily using 6 and 17pdr projectiles, this report has been prepared with extensive appendices and drawing alongside the photographs. Uncommon wartime report.

1950 Manual - North Korean Army. 1950 North Korean Army - uniform, insignia, equipment. Restricted manual issued by the General Staff intelligence section of the GHQ of Far East Command. 52pg illustrated throughout with b/w photographs, diagrams and colour illustrations. Includes ranks, uniforms, weapons and equipment. Small section included on the South Korean army. Scarce.

1950's British Army Recruiting Magazines. 2 x large, foolscap format magazines produced as recruiting tools for the British Army in the 1950's. Featuring stylish graphics typical of the period with a paratrooper to the front cover of one. Contents outline the various careers available to those joining the Army. Good, used condition.

1950's Officer's Cap 11th Hussars (Prince Albert's Own). A classic piece of twentieth century cavalry headress, a cap worn by an officer of the ' Cherry pickers ' the 11th Hussars (Prince Albert's Own). Maroon body with patent leather peak and strap with a gilt cap badge by the maker Herbert Johnson of Bond Street. The trademark printed directly onto the silk lining that is protected by a supple plastic liner, indicates manufacture in the 1950's. This is further evidenced by the use of similarly dated stores indent forms as padding behind the leather head band. Good, used condition with some marking to peak and some moth tracking which appears to the less visible parts of the body.

1950's Royal Naval Reserve Poster. 75 x 50cms approx. recruiting poster for the Royal Naval Reserve. Prepared for the Admiralty by the Central Office of Information and printed by Jordison & Co. Ltd, this 1950's era poster features a bright, bold graphic by the artist Jack Mathew. In excellent, clean condition with some very minor stains, creases etc. 2 Available.

1950's/1960's Recruiting Posters. 25cm x 37cm recruiting posters for the British Regular Army. Printed on behalf of the War Office both posters feature bright graphic images of armoured cars and tank transporters, probably late 1950's/ early 1960's. Excellent, clean condition.

1950\'s Parachute Regt Insignia. Part set of Parachute Regt. insignia retained as mementos. Comprising a pair of matching, unused, embroidered Parachute Regiment shoulder titles with a single ' Pegasus ' showing clear signs of having been removed from a uniform. Taking the construction and other items into account this insignia would indicate service in the 1950's.

1952 Soldier - Parachute Regt. Interest. October 1952 copy of Soldier magazine, the in house Army publication featuring an all colour photograph of Parachute Regt. interest. The cover shows a full colour image of a parachutist wearing a fibre rimmed Helmet,Steel, Airborne Troops (HSAT). Striking image, magazine in very good condition.

1953 Airborne & Airtransported Operations. 1953 Land/Air Warfare Pamphlet No.4 ' Airborne & Airtransported Operations '. 130pg, illustrated manual outlining, in some detail, airborne operations distilling the experience gained in Normandy, Arnhem and Varsity operations. B/w illustrations, fold out plates and diagrams. Good, clean condition.

1954 The Conduct of Anti-Terrorist Ops in Malaya Manual. 1954 British manual ' The conduct of Anti-Terrorist Operations in Malaya. 23 chapters covering the history of the conflict to ambushes, intelligence, use of dogs, air support and communications. Illustrated with sketches and diagrams and in good, used condition. Uncommon.

1959 Soldier - SAS Interest. October 1959 copy of Soldier magazine, the in house Army publication featuring an all colour photograph of SAS interest. The cover shows Lt.Col A.J.Deane-Drummond DSO MC, the SAS commanding officer, inspecting members of a squadron of 22 SAS at Malvern alongside Gen.Sir Francis Festing. The magazine also contains an article on the SAS free fall parachute club. POSTFREE within UK

1960's SAS Wing. Embroidered cotton on wool SAS jump wing. Clear evidence of having been worn displaying a worn and slightly faded appearance. Upswept wings characteristic of post war patterns. Good, original example.

1962 Queen\'s Royal Irish Hussars O/R\'s Cap. O/r's cap for wear in No.1 uniform by members of the Queen's Royal Irish Hussars. Formed from the amalgamation of the 4th Queen's Own Hussars and the 8th King's Royal Irish Hussars in Germany on 24 October 1958 and subsequently amalgamated with the Queen's Own Hussars to form the Queen's Royal Hussars on 1 September 1993. Dated 1962 and manufactured by H Berwald & Co., London. Size 6 3/4 and in good, used condition with some minor moth nibbles and rubbing to crown.

1970\'s Parachute Regt. Beret. Salty Parachute Regt. beret with Northern Ireland connections. Heavily worn beret retaining it's ' as worn ' shape with a shaved appearance. Size 6 7/8 manufactured by Compton, Sons, & Webb Ltd with a blackened stay bright Parachute Regt. cap badge. Typical of service in Northern Ireland the stay bright badges were blackened with boot polish to make them less conspicuous. Good, characterful example.

1980's Parachute Beret, badge and Stable Belt. Red Parachute Regiment Beret by Compton Webb Ltd with accompanying staybright Parachute Regiment badge and white metal stable belt. All items in excellent condition.

1980\'s Parachute Beret. Red Parachute Regiment Beret by Compton Webb 9 Headdress ) Ltd with staybright badge by J.R.Gaunt. Clearly a ' best ' example with minor signs of wear and folded to shape. Good, clean condition with some very minor moth tracking.

1990's British Parachute Regiment Insignia. Grouping of unused British Parachute Regiment insignia obtained from a veteran who served through the 1990's. Stay bright cap badge by J.R.Gaunt, 2 x Parachute Regiment shoulder titles, 2 x Pegasus sleeve badges and a set of parachute qualification wings. All in unissued condition.

19th Century Indian Military Whistle. Victorian/Early C20 Indian issue military whistle. Heavily nickelled, cone shaped whistle with ' broad arrow I ' marking c/w leather fob fitting. Good condition, uncommon.

19th Indian Division Formation Signs. WW2 pair of printed 19th Indian Division formation signs. This division fought in Burma and Assam from 1941 until the Japanese surrender. Good, used condition with clear signs of having been removed from a uniform.

1:5000 WW1 Trench Map. Small sized 1:5000 \' snapshot \' trench map of Achiet - le - Petit for February 1917 showing trenches around the village. Approx map size 20cm x 22cm bearing a stamp for the General Staff Map Room. In excellent, clean condition with folding marks.

1st & 2nd Northamptonshire Yeomanry 1939-1946 History. 1946 1st ed. ' 1st & 2nd Northamptonshire Yeomanry 1939 - 1946 ' with drawings by Mjr.D.G.Bevan M.C. 141pgs including maps, sketches, b/w photographs and roll of honour outlining the service of both units of the armoured Northants Yeo. starting with Home service, Normandy, the breakout followed by Belgium, Holland and Germany . In good, clean condition.

1st ( King's ) Dragoon Guards Silver Cap Badge. 1st ( King's ) Dragoon Guards Officer's silver cap badge with 2 loops to reverse. Hallmarked Birmingham 1948 JRG&S. for ' J.R.Gaunt & Sons '. Good, clean condition, light rubbing to highlights, patinated overall.

1st Chin Rifles Sweetheart Brooch. Attractive and uncommon sweetheart brooch for the 1st Chin rifles. Manufactured in silver with gold overlays and enamel enhancements. Pin back safety fitting to reverse. Good, used condition and scarce.

1st Lanarkshire Artillery Volunteers Helmet Plate. Die-struck, white metal O/R's helmet plate for use on the blue cloth helmet by the 1st Lanarkshire Artillery Volunteers. Excellent, clean example.

1st Patt F.S.Knife. An example of the classic 1st Pattern Fairburn-Sykes Fighting Knife, as produced by Wilkinson Sword from 1941. Nickel-plate on brass and steel with ' Wilkinson Sword ' and ' F-S Fighting Knife ' etch to both sides. Both knife and scabbard are in good, used condition with smudging to blade and some light bubbling to cross guard plating . Signs of contemporary sharpening with slight wear to handle. The scabbard is again in good condition with strong stitching and retaining the Newer snap fastener, the shape however, has a small dent and is missing it's retaining staple. This particular knife has not been in the trade at any point and was acquired directly from a family home. An opportunity to acquire an honest example that has seen use .

1st Patt \'08 Patt Bayonet Frog. 1st Patt '08 Patt Bayonet Frog indicated by the reinforcing rivets and lack of tab. This example is the slightly narrower pattern ( SEE no.124 Carter Bayonet Belt Frogs ) with the reinforcing rivets secured by washers. Good, clean condition with no visible markings.

1st Pattern Allgemeine SS Visor Cap for Officers. A scarce example of a 1st Pattern Allgemeine SS Visor Cap for Officers. Made from quality black wool gabardine cloth, with white piping and black velvet capband to which is attached a silver washed M1936 Skull. This is surmounted by an alloy M1929 Eagle both of which are firm and clearly have not been removed or replaced. The old silver capcords are secured by silver-aluminium pebble finish side buttons Pattern finish fibre visor with the interior having a tan lining, with a partial celluloid diamond covering a manufacturer\'s trademark. The ventilated tan leather sweatband is intact with light marking. This example, previously acquired from Ulric of England is in excellent, moth free condition, with minor chipping and crazing to visor and light patination to skull.

1st Pattern Wehrmacht Breast Eagle. Example of the first pattern of national emblem for use by the Wehrmacht introduced in 1934. Silver wire thread on grey backing, machine stitched to feldgrau backing. Good, used condition.

1st VB Leicestershire Regt Victorian FS Cap. Dark Blue melton cloth field service cap by J.B Pearse & Co., Covent Garden for the 1st VB Leicestershire Regt. Silvered Victoria crowned buttons with white metal die-struck badge to body. Lined interior with white manufacturers marking, issue numbers and paper owner\'s label. Faux leather oil cloth sweatband with crown sewn together. Approx. size 6 3/4. Good overall condition with some moth tracking but no holes.

1st. OCTOBER SUDETENLAND OCCUPATION MEDAL. The medal issued to troops that took part in the occupation of the Sudetenland on the 1st. October 1938. Complete with portion of original ribbon and the medal itself is in good condition. Instituted on 18 October 1938, the medal was awarded to participants in the occupations of Sudetenland in October 1938 and Czechoslovakia in March 1939.

2 Bar QSA Natal Volunteer Ambulance Corps. 2 Bar QSA to BR:J.CORNEILLE NATAL VO.AMB.C with bars Relief of Ladysmith and Tugela Heights. Good, clean condition with minor edge knocks with copies of attestation and medal roll. Unusual.

2.36-Inch Anti-Tank Rocket M6A3 Bazooka Projectile. An original WW2 2.36-Inch Anti-Tank Rocket M6A3 for use in the M9A1 Bazooka. Both launcher and projectile were updated models based on the experience of the use of the first models introduced in 1942 and were widely available from late 1943. This example retains approx. 85%+ of it's original paintwork with residual evidence of the original stencilling with numerous inspection/manufacturer's markings. Retains residual ignition wires and contains dummy propellant rods. Some denting to top of projectile. Partially strippable. INERT UK SALES ONLY

2.36-Inch Anti-Tank Rocket M7A3 Bazooka Projectile. An original WW2 2.36-Inch Anti-Tank Rocket M7A3 Practice for use in the M9A1 Bazooka. Both launcher and projectile were updated models based on the experience of the use of the first models introduced in 1942 and were widely available from late 1943. This example retains approx. 75%+ of it's original paintwork with residual evidence of the original stencilling withsome inspection/manufacturer's markings. Partially strippable. INERT UK SALES ONLY

2/7th Battalion The Manchester Regiment (TF) sweetheart badge. Gilt and enamel sweetheart badge for the 2/7th Battalion the Manchester Regiment (TF). Nice, scarce example of a sweetheart to one of the Manchester Pals battalions of the British Army raised in 1914 , formed as part of Lord Kitchener\'s New Armies. Excellent, bright condition but has some enamel loss.

20 mm MG 151/20 HE/T Cannon Round. 1943 dated 20mm MG151/20 HE/T cannon round fitted with a steel ZZ1805 fuze. Projectile retains approx 65% original paint and some residual markings contained in a 1942 dated lacquered steel case with a struck percussion cap. INERT Available within UK ONLY

20 mm MG 151/20 M-Gesch.m. Zerl.Cannon Round. 1942 dated 20mm MG151/20 M-Gesch.m. Zerl. cannon round fitted with a steel ZZ1505 fuze. Minengeschoss with self destructing fuze ( green ring ) projectile retains approx 65% original paint and some residual markings contained in a 1941 dated lacquered steel case with audible rattle to indicate deactivated status INERT Available within UK ONLY

200% ORIGINAL BULLION VISOR CAP CORDS. From same source as the epps and Luftwaffe cap insignia, these are a beautifull aged and supple set of Officers cap cords, that went on ANY Third Reich Officers visor cap. A perfect replacement for a damaged set. 200% real!!!! Supple, great colour.

20mm Flak 38 Blank Round. 1939 dated 20mm Flak 38 (20x138B) wooden bulleted blank round. Copper coated steel case with a beech wood projectile with an AP profile. Case has a knurled ring above the base to aid identification, inspection and manufacturer's marking headstamps. Good, clean condition. INERT available within UK Only

20mm Flak 38 Blank Round. 1939 dated 20mm Flak 38 (20x138B) wooden bulleted blank round. Copper coated steel case with a beech wood projectile with an AP profile. Case has a knurled ring above the base to aid identification, inspection and manufacturer\'s marking headstamps. Good, clean condition. INERT available within UK Only

20mm MG FF HE/T Cannon Round. 20mm MG FF HE/T Cannon Round. 39 dated brass case by Polte with yellow painted HE projectile surmounted by an alloy AZ49 fuze. Residual printed manufacturer's details and stamped details including 1938 date to base of projectile. Inert trace element to base of projectile. INERT UK sales ONLY

20mm MG FF HE/T Cannon Round. 20mm MG FF HE/T Cannon Round. 40 dated brass case with yellow painted HE projectile surmounted by a 1940 dated, alloy AZ1504 fuze. Stamped manufacturer's details and stamped details including 1940 date to base of projectile. Luftwaffe inspection stamps to all parts. Inert trace element to base of projectile. INERT UK sales ONLY

20mm MG151/20 AP/I Cannon Round. 1944 dated 20mm MG151/20 AP/T Cannon Round. Lacquered steel case, 43 dated with waffenampt and three letter manufacturer's code. Black painted AP/I projectile with 80% + of it's original colour and stencilling with a blue band and a white stencilled ' Ph ' signifying it's incendiary elemen, projectile with manufacturer codes dates and steel driving band. INERT UK sales ONLY

20mm MG151/20 AP/T Cannon Round. 1943 dated 20mm MG151/20 AP/T Cannon Round. Lacquered steel case, 43 dated with waffenampt and three letter manufacturer's code. Black painted AP projectile with manufacturer codes dates etc and waffenampt impressed to steel driving band. Residual red paint indicating colour of trace element with inert trace cup to bottom of projectile. INERT UK sales ONLY

20th (Pals) Battalion Manchester Regiment Casualty Group. War and Victory Pair to 40395 Pte.Albert Augustus Clark of " A " Company 20th (Pals) Battalion The Manchester Regiment (5th City). He was killed on 15/05/1917 age 22 and is commemorated on the Arras Memorial. The pair come in the original box and are in the original envelopes with lengths of contemporary unused ribbon. Accompanied by the Medal Record Office slip dated 1922 and a contemporary framed and glazed Casualty Scroll. All items are in excellent condition with the exception of the medal box which has had it's corners broken. The framed scroll is in particularly good and attractive condition.

20th Indian Division Royal Artillery Bush Hat South African manufactured bush hat to 1073530 B.S.M. J.Fry of the Royal Artillery attached to the 20th Indian Division. The division was heavily involved in the fighting in Assam, Burma and Indo-China. This example manufactured by Harritz Hat Factory, South Africa, size 6 7/8 with leather sweatband and complete with it's chinstrap. A 20th Indian Division sign is attached to the puggaree with a Royal Artillery diamond with attached RA grenade to the opposing turn up. In superb, clean condition, no mothing with light staining to headband. It would be difficult to find a better example of a WW2 bush hat.

22nd( East African ) Brigade formation signs. Facing pair of uncut printed formation signs for 22nd ( East African ) Brigade. Forming part of 11 Div. the Brigade fought in Italian East Africa, Abyssinia, Madagascar and Ceylon and went on to fight with 14th Army in Burma. Uncommon formation sign.

23 SAS Regt. momentos. A grouping of original items pertaining to service with 23 Special Air Service Regiment. Two original wings, both showing signs of having been removed from a uniform, one of the traditional pattern, another, smaller, probably having changed shape through washing. Accompanied by two anodised buttons and several pieces of headed stationery, forms etc and a 2001 copy of ' Mars and Minerva ' the journal of the SAS. All in good condition.

23rd Hussars collar badges. Pair of white metal collar badges for the 23rd Hussars. Raised in 1940 this armoured cavalry regiment was assigned to 29th Armoured Brigade of 11th Armoured Division and took serious casualties in Normandy. It was disbanded in Jan 1946 having fought through into Germany. Both badges in good clean condition with all lugs.

23rd Indian Division SEAC Royal Artillery BD Blouse. Size 7 BD Blouse badged to a Corporal of the Royal Artillery , 23rd Indian Div under South East Asia Command. The blouse is interesting as it has been salvaged and reworked and as such has a number of contemporary repairs. The original manufacturer's label has been removed and replaced with a small label bearing a contractor's code and an indication of being salvaged. Sizes have been stencilled in paint to the lining. Sporting a white RA lanyard to one shoulder and a name to the collar with machine stitching to all insignia. The 23rd Indian Div and SEAC titles are all locally made patterns. An attractive and interesting BD blouse.

23rd Indian Divison Rajputana Rifles Insignia. A locally made 23rd Indian Division, semi padded shoulder patch inscribed in faded ink ' Rajputana Rifles India ' accompanied by a Captain's rank slide embroidered ' Raj.Rif '. Both items embroidered on KD material displaying marking and wear from use. Clearly retained as souvenirs of the fighting in Burma and Malaya.

25th Dragoons Cap Badge, KC (Bi-Metal). A good example of a 25th Dragoons Cap Badge, KC (Bi-Metal). Patinated overall with slightly deformed lugs to reverse.

25th Foot - Kings Own Scottish Borderers Buttons. A pair of early, gilt, 25th Foot Kings Own Scottish Borderers buttons. Identical although only one manufacturer marked ' Jennens, London '. 20mm in size, excellent, bright condition.

25th Independent Infantry Brigade. Heavily embroidered white torii and keys on black background, backed with khaki uniform cloth. Uncommon.

25th. Indian Infantry Division Formation signs. WW II printed examples of the black "Ace of Spades" on a green square backed with vertex material .' As part of 14th.Army this Division fought with distinction at Kangaw,one of the fiercest battles of the Arakan and Burma campaigns,and early in 1945 took part in the first large scale amphibious operation in South-East Asia to liberate Akyab. '. Good, used condition with clear evidence of having been removed from a uniform.

26th ( How ) Medium Bty Pagri Badge. Cast brass ' 26 M ' mounted on red and blue halved cloth diamond pagri badge for the 26th ( Howitzer ) Medium Battery of the 7th Medium Brigade. Worn on the pager of the solar helmet whilst the unit was in India 1932-38. Good, used condition.

297th Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment Royal Artillery cloth formation sign. A good example of a cloth formation sign worn by members of the 297th Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment Royal Artillery. Good, clean condition with signs of having been removed from a uniform.

2nd Bn. Sherwood Foresters 1939-1945 History. 1st ed.1946 ' The Story of the 2nd Battalion The Sherwood Foresters 1939-1945 ' by Cpt.J.W.A.Masters. 109pgs incl. b/w illustrations, maps and roll of honour outlining the battalion's history from France in 1940, North Africa, Italy and Palestine. Good, clean condition.

2nd City of Manchester Shoulder Title. A scarce, original, bronzed, City 2 Manchester shoulder title for the 17th ( 2nd City of Manchester ) battalion of the Manchester Regiment ( Manchester Pals ). Complete with backing plate.

2nd Independent Parachute Brigade photographs. 8 x official photographs showing 2nd Independent Parachute Brigade preparing for operations in Greece in 1944, ' Operation Manna '. The Brigade deployed in October 1944 and fought the retreating Germans for the next three months. Good, clear 160mm x 115mm images, some minor abrasions and dents, not effecting the images. Unusual.

2nd London Regt ( Royal Fusiliers ) MM Group. MM, War Medal and Victory trio to ' 232918 Pte.R.P.Walton 2/ Lond. R.' Court mounted by Spinks, probably in the 1960's with medals polished and then lacquered. Officially impressed as issued, with the MM bearing the number after the battalion was renumbered in 1917. The War and Victory bear the earlier four digit number indicating enlistment March/April 1916. Gazette date 23/07/19 pg 9381. No further research undertaken as yet.

2nd Patt F.S.Knife ' Fat Man ' Variation. An example of the so called ' Fat Man ' variation of the 2nd Pattern F.S. Fighting knife. This variant is distinguished by it's wider handle cross section and has been tentatively linked to the firm of J.Clarke & Son. This example features a blackened grip with a broad arrow 2 inspection mark and wear to highpoints. Originally blackened all over, the blade is now bright and shows signs of both sharpening and cleaning but retains both it's length and point. Contained in an early 2nd patt. scabbard featuring nickel chape which has owner's details ' Taff ' scratched into it's surface, a name repeated to the reverse of the scabbard. The scabbard is in good, well used condition with seperation of the elastic retainer. A good, used example of a scarce variant.

2nd Patt F.S.Knife. A good, used example of the 2nd Pattern Commando knife. Brass handled knife, deep blued blade and cross guard with an arrow and partial B2 stamping to the cross guard. This marking has then been overstamped ' England ' indicating that this knife was exported, probably to America. Scabbard is similarly marked and is in good condition with deep blued chap, both tabs and elastic retainer which is now stretched. The knife is in good/better condition with evidence of light sharpening and one minor spot of corrosion ( 2mm ) to blade and light wear to handle. Good example.

2nd Patt F.S.Knife. A good example of the 2nd Pattern Fairburn Sykes fighting knife. Hand drawn blade, bright with some light speckling with closely chequered grip. Sterile with no markings to blade or cross guard. Good condition sheath with nickelled chape and both tabs with elastic retainer present but detached from one side. Good, sound example.

2nd Patt F.S.Knife. A good example of the 2nd Pattern Fairburn Sykes fighting knife. Hand drawn blade, stained with evidence of being sharpened , light closely chequered grip with some loss of plating to cross guard. Sterile with no markings to blade or cross guard. Good condition sheath with nickelled chape but with the top carefully removed by unpicking the stitching, a not uncommon practice in service. Good, sound, used example.

2nd Royal Gloucestershire Hussars 1941 - 42 1950 1st ed. 96pgs ' Second Royal Gloucestershire Hussars - Libya-Eygpt 1941-1942 ' by Mjr. Stuart Pitman. Gives a history of the one year in which the unit actually was involved in combat in this case in the Western Desert. B/w illustrations maps and a Rol of Honour. Good overall condition with slightly sunned boards and wear to spine.

2nd Special Service Brigade Formation Sign . Embroidered formation sign for the 2nd Special Service Brigade. Formed from the Independent Companies and then went on to form No.s 9 and II Commandos. Showing crossed claymores in green on a purple background, this example in good, used condition with clear evidence of having been removed from a uniform.

2nd T.A.F. RAF Data Book of Vehicles Procured from German Industry. 1953 \' Data Book of Vehicles Procured from German Industry \' produced for the H.Q. of the 2nd Tactical Air Force. Information in plate and data sheet for 70+ vehicles procured from German sources for use by the R.A.F., everything from the ubiquitous \' Beetle \' to generator trailers, tankers and VW \' Kombivan \'. Useful reference.

2nd Warsaw Armoured Division Badge. Silered, die struck breast badge to be worn by a member of the 2nd Warsaw Armoured Division. Manufactured by F.M.Loriolli and marked accordingly to the brass retaining spinner. This example also has, presumably, the owner's name scratched into the reverse. Good, original example.

3 Commando sleeve insignia. A 3 Commando \' sleeve \' comprising \' No.3 Commando \' red on black, embroidered wool shoulder title with a red on black embroidered Combined Operations formation sign. Both items have clear evidence of having been removed from a uniform with the Combined Ops badge probably having been trimmed into a circular shape from a larger tombstone type. Good overall condition with minor knicks but unmothed.

3 CONSECUTIVE YEARS HITLER YOUTH SPORTS BADGES. Three HJ pin back badges awarded for HJ Sports events. Probably attendance. These are identical in maker and are for the years 1937-1938-1939. All are in cast aluminium and all have pin backs. All are made by Hillendbrand & Broer of Ludenscheid. The last year 1939, having a RZM number too. Nice set

3 METAL EDELWEISS DEVICES FOR JÄGER CAPS. Sew to the sides of side caps and the Wehrmacht M43 ski caps to designate Jäger Regiments. Two smaller flowers in grey metal and one larger one in bright metal. Unused.

3 PAIRS OF WW2+ RAF EPAULETES FOR SQUADRON LEADER. I purchased the effects of Squadron Leader.................who flew during and after the war. All the uniforms and effects were in a large tin box, and these were some of the uniform accessories. Consists of a set of dress uniform epps, shirt epps and slip on epps, plus one odd one.

3 PARA Group Veteran\'s Beret. Modern Parachute Regiment ' best ' beret by C.W.Headress Ltd. Originally worn by a veteran of 3 Para who completed several tours of Afghanistan initially as part of 16 Air Assault Brigade. With stay bright Parachute Regt. badge this badge was retained for parades and return from deployment, his everyday beret was retained for sentimental reasons !

3 RZM MARKED ITEMS FOR THIRD REICH NSKK OR SA COLLAR PATCH. A straight silver coloured bar, a letter M and a smaller letter I. All with pin back prongs. These are from a pair of SA or NSKK collar patches. All are marked with tiny RZM lettering to the rear.

3 ‘WINTER-HELP-RELIEF’ BADGES IN THE FORM OF REGIMENTAL STANDARDS. Here are 3 of the little Third Reich regimental standards, produced in plastic and sold for relief money and donations. I’ve not had many of these but I imagine there is a full set, including Panzer (pink) and Cavalry (yellow). Here are three.One for the Luftwaffe ‘Fliegertruppe’, one for the ‘Artillerie’ and one for ‘Schutzen under Kraftschutzen’. Beautifully crafted with coloured fronts and pin backs. Each one has what it is printed on the reverse.

3.7cm PAK 36 APHE with Composite Cartridge Case. WW2 German, 1938 Dated 3.7cm PAK 36 APHE (Armour Piercing High Explosive) round with scarce two piece brass and steel composite cartridge case. Projectile with residual paint finish with copper drive band with various waffenampt and inspection stamps. Brass case with steel base and separate brass primer with various manufacturer marks. Composite cased rounds are rather more scarce than their steel or brass contemporaries. INERT UK Sales ONLY

3.7\" Fuze Setting Gauge. 1953 dated ' Gauge F.S.M. N.1.MK1 ' . I believe for the 3.7" AA gun. This dummy time fuze was designed to be inserted into the auto fuze setter to ensure correct operation. Good, working condition, fully strippable. Comes with wooden stand.

31st Division WW1 battle badge. Gilt and enamel crossed white and red roses within a green wreath pinback 31st Division WW1 battle badge. Division was made up of Yorkshire and Lancashire troops. The crossed roses sign, representing the Houses of York and Lancaster, was adopted in July 1917. Good, used condition.

3604 Fighter Control Unit Lapel badge. Scarce unit lapel badge for 3604 (County of Middlesex) Fighter Control Unit. Formed in 1948 as part of the Cold War revamp of the Dowding system to cope with the increasing speed of jet aircraft. 3604 FCU had its Town HQ in Queens Square London and weekend training was shared at the two radar stations at Bawdsey, near Felixtowe in Suffolk and Wartling near Bexhill in Sussex. Disbanded in 1961.

36th Division Bush Hat. 1942 dated, size 6 1/2 bush hat worn by 163831 G.Piddock who fought with 36 Division. 36th Division first saw action in the Arakan in early 1944and fought down through Burma in constant contact with the Japanese and being supplied from the air for much of that time. Bush hat has a worked thong over the puggaree and bears an embroidered 36th Div. badge to one turn up, it retains it's leather headband and strap but has had the attentions of moth apparent in several areas ( now dormant after treatment ). Owner's details inked to hat and headband, hole to rear brim for hanging purposes, generally dusty condition. Priced to reflect moth damage.

36th Independent Infantry Brigade. Embroidered badge of the 36th Independent Infantry Brigade. Made up initially from men from the Kent area symbolised by the cobnut. Deployed as part of the BEF the unit was largely wiped out before being reformed and seeing service in the Middle East. Excellent condition with residual signs of having been removed from a uniform. Uncommon.

3rd Carabiniers Officer's Badge grouping. A group of badges worn by an officer of the 3rd Carabiniers. A set of silver plate and gilt cap badge, marked ' P ' to reverse with matching collar badges, one marked ' Firmin London '. Accompanied by a set of 8 gilt buttons, probably from the mess dress. All items in good, used condition with light rubbing to highlights.

3rd Patt F.S.Knife with Wilkinson etch. Introduced from 1942 the 3rd Pattern F.S. knife was the zenith of FS knives formulating the design and method of production that is still used today. This example has the Wilkinson Sword logo etched to one side of the blade, although faint against the deep blackened finish. Contained in a flat bottomed chape scabbard typical of Wilkinson products. Both items in good condition with some minor surface corrosion, scabbard in excellent condition although elastic retainer missing and with small holes in either tab and to the top of the scabbard. Uncommon.

3rd PATTERN 'FAIRBAIRN SYKES' COMMANDO KNIFE. A very good example of the WW2 3rd pattern commando knife, designed by Fairbairn-Sykes. This one is made by the WILLIAM RODGERS company Sheffield A used example which shows a little age. The heavy ribbed grip is a bronze colour with darkening between the ribbing. Steel blued crossguard. William Rodgers markings stamped underneath. Good blued blade shows no sharpening and retains about 70% of the original finish. Nice leather scabbard complete with all 4 'sew on' tabs. Nice leather belt loop riveted to scabbard body, but the elasticated retaining strap has gone to time. Lower scabbard chape is brass with a single brass retaining stud. Nice, clean example.

3rd Pattern F.S. Knife Introduced from 1942 the 3rd Pattern F.S. knife was the zenith of FS knives formulating the design and method of production that is still used today. This wartime example retains nearly all of it's blackened finish to the ringed grip which has a number ' 3 ' cast into the top. Some minor rubbing to the highpoints with some minor areas of corrosion and paint splashes to handle and scabbard . Blade retains the majority of it's blued finish with clearly discernible cross-graining apart from the tip. Late pattern sheath with both tabs and elastic retainer in good, used order with a cut to the body of the scabbard. All together an excellent example that has come straight from a house clearance and is in as found condition.

3rd Pattern F.S. Knife Introduced from 1942 the 3rd Pattern F.S. knife was the zenith of FS knives formulating the design and method of production that is still used today. This wartime example retains much of it's blackened finish to the ringed grip which has a number ' 4 ' cast into the top. Some minor rubbing to the highpoints . Blade retains much of it's blued finish with clearly discernible cross-graining and light sharpening with light signs of use. Typical wartime pattern sheath with both tabs and elastic retainer in good, used order . All together an excellent example of a wartime 3rd Pattern.

3rd Pattern F.S. Knife ntroduced from 1942 the 3rd Pattern F.S. knife was the zenith of FS knives formulating the design and method of production that is still used today. This wartime example retains much of it's blackened finish to the ringed grip which has a number ' 3 ' cast into the top which is difficult to discern due to casting flux. Some minor rubbing to the highpoints . Blade retains much of it's blued finish with clearly discernible cross-graining with no sign of sharpening, slight deforming of tip but still intact. Typical wartime pattern sheath with both tabs but missing elastic retainer in good, order . All together an excellent example of a wartime 3rd Pattern.

3rd Pattern F.S. Knife - Indian issue. A good, used example of the 3rd Pattern F.S. Knife with Indian acceptance marks. Standard 3rd Patt handle with ' 2 ' mold number to the top, blackened finish now largely absent with some bruising and knocks. Cross guard with some light corrosion markings and a broad arrow ' I ' acceptance mark. Drawn blade has seen heavy use with evidence of sharpening. Accompanying scabbard has both tabs with elastic keeper having been replaced by a leather lace tie. A good, honest example of a well used 3rd Pattern F.S. Knife .

3rd Pattern F.S. Knife . Introduced from 1942 the 3rd Pattern F.S. knife was the zenith of FS knives formulating the design and method of production that is still used today. This wartime example retains much of it's finish to the ringed grip which has a number ' 3 ' cast into the top . Some minor rubbing to the highpoints . Blade retains much of it's blued finish with signs of light sharpening with a clear inspection mark ' 42 arrow ' to cross guard., slight deforming of tip but still intact. Typical wartime pattern sheath with both tabs but missing elastic retainer and some wear, but in good order . All together an excellent example of a wartime 3rd Pattern.

3rd Pattern F.S. Knife . Introduced from 1942 the 3rd Pattern F.S. knife was the zenith of FS knives formulating the design and method of production that is still used today. This wartime example retains much of it's finish to the cast, ringed grip with the characteristic wartime, thick cross guard . Machine ground blade retaining most of it's finish with a small knick to one edge and signs of contemporary grinding at the point. Contained in a typical leather scabbard but with the addition of a German R.A.D. badge to the top ( careful lifting shows a distinct shadow ). Both tabs are present as is the elastic keeper, to the reverse a message ' to Judy from Joe ' has been scratched in the leather. A good example of a 3rd pattern.

3rd Pattern F.S. Knife . Introduced from 1942 the 3rd Pattern F.S. knife was the zenith of FS knives formulating the design and method of production that is still used today. This late war example retains much of it's finish to the ringed grip which has a number ' 3 ' cast into the top . Some minor rubbing to the highpoints .Machine-drawn blade retains a good percentage of it's blued finish with clear signs of sharpening. Typical pattern sheath with both tabs, riveted chape and elastic retainer which has now become detached to one side, some wear but in good order . Scratched initials and the letters ' RAF ' to front face. All together a sound example of a wartime 3rd Pattern.

3rd Pattern F.S. Knife . Introduced from 1942 the 3rd Pattern F.S. knife was the zenith of FS knives formulating the design and method of production that is still used today. This late war example retains much of it's finish to the ringed grip which has a number ' 3 ' cast into the top . Some minor rubbing to the highpoints .Machine-drawn blade retains a percentage of it's blued finish with clear signs of sharpening. Typical pattern sheath with both tabs removed, riveted chape and elastic retainer which has now become detached to one side, some wear but in good order with stamped numerals to reverse. All together a sound example of a wartime 3rd Pattern. UK 18+ Sales ONLY

3rd Reich 1st Patt Police cap badge. Die struck, white metal, 1st pattern (1934) Police cap badge for wear on the visor cap. In good, clean condition with both fixings pins to reverse.

3rd Reich Volkssozialistische Selbsthilfe Stickpin. Scarce stickpin ( 56mm ) for the Volkssozialistische Selbsthilfe or People's Socialist Self-Help. Originally a socio-political project of the Palatinate Gauleiter, Josef Bürckel initiated in the summer of 1933. The People's Socialist Self-Help obligated every Palatine resident to donate a fixed monthly sum of money for state measures on the labor market, in housing construction, for the needy, etc. It was finally wound up in 1935 after its incorporation into the Office for People's Welfare. Antiqued silver finish, manufacturer marked ' F.M.K. ' for F.Mannheim from Kaiserslautern. Good, clean condition.

3rd.Pattn. FAIRBURN SYKES DAGGER, NAMED AND WITH MATCHING PAYBOOK. Following a call I visited a family in Ipswich and purchased this dagger, the paybook and a SS man's dagger. All the souvenirs/property of the late Sidney Bird. I am unable to identify exactly where or who he served with, but the paybook clearly shows he was awarded his Parachute badge in 1943. He was therefore with an Airbourne unit and hence was issued with this FS knife. It's not in great condition, blade has been sharpened, but still has most of the blue finish. Leather scabbard is fine, but the elastic retention strap has broken. Scratched into the leather in 2 places is his name 'BIRD'. Here is a little group that could be researched a bit more, and could prove interesting.

4 Commando shoulder title Early, embroidered , plum and white on blue shoulder title for No.4 Commando. This particular pattern replaced the ' Special IV Service ' title in late 1941/ early 1942 before it too was superseded by the all red pattern. This example in excellent, used condition with glue residue to the reverse much of which is removeable with care. Scarce, early title.

4.5" AA MkI Gun Manual. 1940ed. Handbook for the Ordnance Q.F. 4.5 Inch Mark II on Mounting, 4.5-Inch ,A.A.Mark I Land Service. Exhaustive 214pg handbook with 40 fold-out plates, illustrated through out with diagrams and b/w photographs, some fold out plates, including sections on fuzes and ammunition in colour. Good, used condition with some marking to board covers and minor folding marks to contents, otherwise clean. Scarce handbook on the principle, static heavy anti-aircraft used by Britain through out WW2.

41(RM) Commando shoulder titles. Three part construction Cash's tape shoulder title for 41 Royal Marine Commando. Formed in 1943, 41 Commando fought in Sicily, Normandy, Walcheren and the Waal. Unissued condition, these examples have come from the estate of a decorated officer from that unit.

43 Div.Worcester Regt Souvenir NSDAP Flag. 125cm x 120cm approx., double-sided NSDAP flag to which a printed Wyvern badge of the 43rd Wessex Division has been stitched and an ink inscription added. Written on to the centre panel ' Captured by A Phillips and Section 8 Sec ' C ' Coy 1/Worc/Regt Oct 24 1944 ' . The down side to this item is the extensive rodent damage ( See images ) but still an interesting and researchable item.

43rd (Wessex) Infantry Division Insignia. WW2 screen printed pair of the golden yellow "Wessex Wyvern " on a dark blue background. 43 Div landed as part of 21st.Army Group on the beaches in Normandy.

43rd Wessex Division at War 1944-1945. 292pg history of the \'43rd Wessex Division at War 1944-1945\' compiled by Mjr-Gen.H.Essame 1952. A good illustrated history of the Division from it\'s landing in France from D+20, the Battle of the Odon, Hill 112, Nijmegen, through to the Reichswald. Numerous folding maps and appendices. In excellent condition, slightly sunned spine.

45 (RM) Commando shoulder titles. Three part construction, 12mm Cash's tape shoulder title for 45 Royal Marine Commando. Formed in 1943, 45 Commando fought in Normandy coming ashore on D Day as part of 1st Special Service Brigade. It moved through Europe and fought throughout including during the Ardennes and at the Meuse. Excellent, clean condition.

4th County of London Yeomanry (Sharpshooters) Photographs 1941-43. 45 x b/w photographs showing scenes of the 4th County of London Yeomanry (Sharpshooters) during service in the Western Desert in 1941 and some scenes in Italy in 1943 in Shermans. The Regiment went on to fight a hard campaign in Normandy before amalgamating with 3CLY in August 1944. Good, clear images most being 95mm x 65mm ' Brownie ' type images with some minor creasing etc.

4th Panzer Army Surgeon\'s Wehrpass. Wehrpass to Officer Surgeon Wilhelm Kannappel who served with 4th Panzer Army. A First World War veteran, Kannappel saw service on the \'Westfront\' and then in the invasion of France. He then went on to serve in Russia, Desna, Jelnja-Bogen, Brjansk and finally Moscow. He was awarded the EKII and silver service medal (probably Wuttermberg) in WW1 and then the KVKII and the Ostmedaille in WW2. He subsequently served in Germany until the end of the war having left Russia in September 1942 , A well filled out Wehrpass accompanied by a seperate list of details of service and a stand down receipt recording receipt of Wehrpass and pay. In good/excellent condition.

4th Vol.Btn.Black Watch Certificate of Service. Coloured Certificate of service awarded to C/Sgt.Robert White of the 4th Volunteer Battalion the Black Watch. Covers service from 1898 to 1908. Some marking and creasing otherwise good, used condition. POSTFREE within UK.

4th/7th Royal Dragoon Guards Torin Cap. Unissued Torin cap for wear by O/R's and NCO's of the 4th/7th Royal Dragoon Guards.Red wool body with dark blue skirts and crown and yellow/gold cording. Undated label indicating size 6 3/4 and manufacture by Hobson & Sons, London. Black twill lining with a plush headband. Excellent, clean condition.

5 Bar Q.S.A. - South African Constabulary. Q.S.A. Bars: TUGELA HEIGHTS, RELIEF of LADYSMITH, TRANSVAAL, LAING'S NEK and SOUTH AFRICA 1901 to 209 Tpr.G.Aitken S.A.C. George Aitken, a Scotsman served with the South African Constabulary from early 1901 until the end of the war. Medal in good, toned condition, SA1901 Bar loose. Comes with some research including medal rolls confirming bars. Good combination of bars.

5 Commando brass shoulder title. Good wartime 5 Commando shoulder title in brass. Cast with integral loops with the characteristic ' 5 ' typical of these titles. The brass 5 Commando shoulder title was produced during their time in the Far East and was in wear from late 1944 and was in widespread use in 1945 during their operations against the Japanese. In excellent, used condition with verdigris to reverse.

5 Commando brass shoulder title. Good wartime 5 Commando shoulder title in brass. Cast with integral loops with the characteristic ' 5 ' typical of these titles. The brass 5 Commando shoulder title was produced during their time in the Far East and was in wear from late 1944 and was in widespread use in 1945 during their operations against the Japanese.

5 Commando Paybook grouping. Grouping to 14987091 L/Cpl. Sidney William Klus, K.O.S.B. and 5 Commando. Group includes Indian issue paybook with picture removed but with pasted insert entitled ' This rank is a Commando ', embroidered 5 Commando red on blue shoulder title, retention certificate for ' 1 Green Beret ', Certificate of Transfer to Army Reserve, white metal, die struck K.S.O.B. cap badge and finally a copy photo of Klus inscribed ' S.W.Klus 5 Cmdo 1 Troop July 1945 age 20 '. All items in good condition.

5 THIRD REICH POLITICAL UNIFORM BUTTONS. All the same sizes at approx 18mm, these are for the uniform tunic. 3 are gilded and 2 are in silver. All are RZM marked on the reverse, mixture of makers but silver ones seem to be the same, and 2 of the gilded ones are the same. Good display items or invaluable if you are missing one off a jacket etc

5 X THIRD REICH POLITICAL LEADERS TUNIC BUTTONS. A small collection of tunic buttons for a political Leaders tunic. There are a matched pair, two very similar and one single. All marked with makers and RZM on the reverse. Interesting display items, or ideal if you have a tunic with missing buttons!!

50/60's Parachute Regiment Grouping. A Parachute Regiment Uniform grouping consisting of a privately tailored B.D. Blouse, beret and stable belt. B.D. Blouse is made from a fine wool with concealed buttons and a fake silk full lining. Embroidered Parachute Regiment shoulder titles to both sleeves with embroidered Pegasus Airborne forces insignia. Padded parachute qualification wing to right arm, blue lanyard to left. GSM ribbon bar to left breast. 1959 dated issue Kangol beret with stay bright badge accompanied by a Parachute Regiment stable belt with buckle by ' the Victor Buckle ' Co. All items in good, used condition with two minor moth nips to collar.

50\'s/60\'s War Office poster - Badges of the British Army. 250mm x 380mm approx. War Office poster featuring the \' Badges of the British Army \'. Dating from sometime between 1957 - 1968 as it features a number of the brigades that were formed in the Defence Review of 1957 that were subsequently disbanded in 1968. In excellent, clean condition, has been folded.

53 Welsh Division Signals grouping. Grouping to an anonymous signaller in the 53rd Welsh Division representing service in Western Europe. Includes various paperwork including a 1944 copy of ' Dots and Dashes ' 53rd (W) Division signals magazine, printed divisional sign and a plastic signals cap badge. Good, overall condition with the usual folds marks etc.

53rd ( Welsh ) Infantry Division Souvenir Bowie Knife. High quality, heavy Bowie type hunting knife by F.W.Backhaus, Ohligs-Solingen. Horn grips with 23cm, single edged blade with the Backhaus trademark and inscribed ' 53. W D. Souvenir For Kamp-Komandant ' The spelling and inscription would possibly suggest a gift from German sources - POW ? and the trademark possibly pre 1930. These are just hypotheses, research possibilities. Blade has been cleaned and would benefit from a professional polish, some lifting of plating to hilt. Sturdy, high quality, leather scabbard combining to complete a good quality knife.

59th Regiment of Foot - 2nd Nottinghamshire Coatee buttons. 2 x gilt coated buttons for the 59th Regiment of Foot - 2nd Nottinghamshire. Marked triple gilt to reverse, good condition although finish now dull. Priced individually. POSTFREE within UK

59th(4th W.Lancs) Medium Regt R.A. history. 1945ed. 59th ( 4th W.Lancs ) Medium Regt. Royal Artillery 1939 - 1945. History, in diary form of the Regiment, illustrated with b/w photographs and containing a comprehensive roll of officers and men with addresses and biographical details, postings KIA etc. Good, clean condition with minor wrinkling to rear cover.

5th Btn Wiltshire Regt in N/W Europe 1944-45 history. C1946 \'The Fifth Battalion The Wiltshire Regiment in North-West Europe June 1944 - May 1945\' by Capt. J.S.McMath. 128 pgs, card covers includes roll of honour, awards etc and b/w illustrations and coloured maps. Unit fought in Normandy from 18th June at Hill 112 through to Nijmegen and ended the war at Bremen. Good detailed history of a WW2 Infantry battalion.

5th Royal Irish Lancers Czapska Plate. King's Crown O/R's brass czapska plate for the 5th Royal Irish Lancers. Battle honours with Suakin 1885 above the harp, defence of Ladysmith and South Africa 1899-1902 at the bottom on additional scrolls. 2 bolts, with 2 original nuts to reverse, patinated overall.

6 Bar QSA/KSA - Coldstream Guards - TIGHE. 6 Bar QSA/KSA pair to 1443 Pte.E.Tighe of the Coldstream Guards. Verified bars to QSA include; BELFAST, DIAMOND HILLS, JOHANNESBURG,DREIFONTEIN,MODDER RIVER and BELMONT with bars South Africa 1901 AND 1902 to KSA. Complete with brass o/r cap badge and ' C.G. ' shoulder title. Replaced ribbons and in good, worn condition with some rubbing and edge knocks. Comes with small amount of research verifying the award of bars and would undoubtedly reward further research.

604 Sqn. lapel badge. 1940's period enamel and gilt, pinback lapel badge for 604 Squadron. 604 Sqn. was an auxiliary squadron noted for its pioneering role in the development of radar-controlled night-fighters flying Beaufighters and Mosquitos. Maker marked ' H.W.Miller, B'ham ' to the reverse. In excellent, bright condition with undamaged enamel.

617 Assault Squadron RE grouping. A small, but interesting grouping to a member of 201 Field Company RE and then 617 Assault Squadron RE. The grouping consists of a group of original photos , insignia and a Brussels Leave leaflet, the residue of a larger grouping that I unfortunately was not able to acquire. Our subject \' Doug \' appears in , most of the pictures including a copy photo posing by an AVRE with many of the photos bearing annotations to the reverse. Doug appears to have served with 201 (East Lancs) Field Company in 1940 and was evacuated from France. Subsequently this unit became 617 Assault Squadron going to France in August 1944 and saw action as part of 42 Assault Regt., 79 Armoured Div at Le Harve operating AVREs. Further action was seen in the Low Countries, the Breskens Pocket, Overloon and \'s-Hertogenbosch. The unit participated in the fighting in the Reichswald and was heavily involved in the crossing of the Rhine. Interesting snapshot of a participant in the operations to liberate Europe.

6th Airborne RAOC Grouping. Paperwork and medal grouping to a Pte.David Smith a member of 6th (Airborne) Divisional Ordnance Field Park, RAOC. Three medals 39-45 and France & Germany Stars and War Medal with a large number of portraits including a particularly good shot with Airborne insignia clearly visible. Other Airborne and RAOC group shots, July 1944 copy of Pegasus, Eisenhower leaflet, copy of Montgomery congratulatory order 21/07/44, and large amount of other items including some pertaining to service in Palestine. Good and extensive grouping.

6th Guards Tank Brigade Formation signs WW II printed pair of 6th Guards Tank Brigade formation signs. Showing the golden sword on a white shield backed by a diagonal band of the Household Brigade colours. Originally part of the Guards Armoured Division the "6th." became an Independent Tank Brigade with 21st.Army Group in North-West Europe. Uncut pair, as issued with owner's initials to reverse.

6x30 Dienstglas Binoculars with Rainguard. WW2 German Dienstglas 6 x 30 with ordnance tan finish and a molded rubber protective cover for the eyepieces and leather strap. Clearly marked ' Dienstglas 6 x 30 318302 ' and manufacturer marked ' ddx ', the code for Voightlander the well known maker of optical equipment. Optics clear with ranging graticules and with a high proportion of tan finish. Good used pair of the standard binocular of German forces.

6x30 Dienstglas Binoculars with Rainguard. WW2 German Dienstglas 6 x 30 with Rauhlack finish and a molded rubber protective cover for the eyepieces and leather strap. Clearly marked ' Dienstglas 6 x 30 58171 H/6400 ' and manufacturer marked ' eug ', the code for ' Optische Prazisions-Werke GmbH, Warschau ' makers of optical equipment in Poland . Optics clear with ranging graticules. The Rauhlack covering to the body is again good with only minor areas of loss. One chip to l/h eye cup and rubbing to high points of aluminium components. The neck strap is original. and with a high proportion of tan finish. Good used pair of the standard binocular of German forces.

7 x 50 Kriegsmarine Binoculars. A good pair of 7 x 50 Kriegsmarine binoculars by Leitz of the pattern commonly used on U Boats, S- Boats etc. Rubber protective armouring to objective lens and eyepieces complete with integral rubber covers. Lifting the armouring reveals the three letter coding for Leitz, ' beh ', magnification details and serial number. slight fogging and one small chip to one lens but this does not seem to effect the sharp optics. Original leather strap that has been broken and tied together, otherwise in good order with light wear to the original crackle finish.

72nd Indian Infantry Brigade formation sign. A good example of a formation sign for the 72nd Indian Infantry Brigade. Red cotton circle applied to a velvet backing with four eyes to the reverse for attachment to the uniform. Subsequently became part of 36 Div who took it\'s badge as part of a new design. Good, used condition.

79th Armoured Division Formation Signs. A pair of printed 79th Armoured Division formation signs. Commanded by General Percy Hobart this armoured division operated Hobart's ' Funnies ' as part of a specially equipped assault formation operating specialised armoured vehicles. Good overall condition, unused with light marking.

7th Armoured Div. Foresters Combination. Original combination insignia worn by members of the Sherwood Foresters or Foresters whilst with 7th Armoured Div. Clear indications of having been removed from a tunic, some light moth.

7th Armoured Division Cloth Formation Signs A facing pair of WW2 7th Armoured Division cloth formation signs. Good, used condition, removed from a uniform.

7th Armoured Division Official Photographs. 1944/45 64 x Official photographs 160mm x 120mm showing units of 7th Armoured ( 1 & 5 RTR, Devons etc ) in action during the winter of 1944/45. Scenes are of armour and Infantry in the fighting for Echt, Schilburg, Montfort and Aandenberg in preparation for the crossing of the Rhine. Good, crisp views of armour, Crocodiles, Comets and Shermans in action. Previously the property of a L/Cpl.Silk 7th Armoured. Generally excellent condition with some creasing light marking etc.

7th Panzer Division Soldbuch Grouping. Soldbuch to Fw.Johannes Mescher of 2 Komp.Panzer Regt.7 with orders for the award of the EKI and o/r's breast eagle that was found in the rear of the Soldbuch. Mescher was a much decorated veteran with EKII, EKI, Black and Silver Wound badges, Panzer Assault, Sports badge, Westwall medal and 4 Year service medal. In 1942 he suffered a gunshot wound and then over a year later whilst fighting at Kursk was wounded by a shell splinter which necessitated the amputation of his leg. Orders were sent to the hospital ( included ) informing him of the award of the EKI. This second issue Soldbuch is profusely filled in with a photograph wearing awards to the opening page. Police stamp and date, 21/04/45, to the same page indicates that he had returned, presumably , to his home in Leipzig. Good example.

8 Armoured Car Company Wolseley Helmet. A particularly good example of a 1929 dated Wolseley Pattern helmet sporting a pagri flash for the 8th Armoured Car Company Royal Tank Regiment. The size 6 7/8 helmet manufactured by J.Compton Sons & Webb with a clear label is in particularly clean condition with some wear to headband and very slightly dusty, pagri flash with three areas of moth damage . 8 ACC were based in India from the late 1920's and continued to serve into the 1930's. Lovely helmet.

82nd West African Division Insignia. Embroidered cloth formation signs for the 82nd West African Division. Dispatched to India 1944. Served in SEAC as part of the Fourteenth Army. Joined the 81st West African Division in the assault on Myohaung and the advance through Burma. Attractive examples backed with cotton to allow large pins to be mounted for easy removal . Excellent, used condition.

85 Anti-Tank Regt Casualty Medal Group. Medal grouping to 1516921 Gnr.Albert Edward Wignall 85 Anti-Tank Regt. RA. Gnr. Wignall was captured with the rest of the unit in Malaya in February 1942. He died as a POW in July of that year age 23 and is buried in Kranji War Cemetry. Group of three, 39-45 Star, Pacific Star and War Medal come in their original envelopes with original lengths of ribbon contained in the bottom half of the original issue box with the original named condolence/issue slip.

8th Armoured Brigade History. 1946 1st Ed. ' The 8th Armoured Brigade 1939 - 1945 ' . Printed in Germany, this card covered history gives an overview of the Brigade and it's individual Divisions concentrating on the unit's exploits in Europe. Fold-out colour maps with appendices. Has been folded and some marking and scratching to covers with clean contents.

8th Army RE Grouping - Normandy Diary. Ephemera grouping to 1809708 Pte.Arthur J.Roberts RE. Clearly a veteran of the Desert campaign ( Africa Star 8th Army clasp endorsement to paybook ) with numerous copies the 8th Army newspaper ' Crusader ' and various photographs, CMF passes etc.Wallet containing more photographs, military and personal with a printed Canadian artillery divisional sign ( briefly attached to CRE GHQ )a collection of banknotes, Italian, French and German and paybook. However, the nicest item is a pocket diary that is filled in from his landing at ' St.Come de Fresne ' on July 12th 1944 through Normandy and France, Belgium and Holland. Daily entries often very detailed mentioning burning German corpses, air raids, RAF and US bombing, RAF ALGs, Russian Generals, seeing Monty, ' Jerry making a fight of it, lobbing shells over ' etc. Also covers the more mundane, letters written and received, sleep, rations and the acquisition of cider and Calvados and a dislike of the latter. Very interesting and worthy of further research with a large number of place names mentioned throughout. It would appear three entries having been deliberately removed for reasons unknown. All items in good, used condition with some wear, minor tears etc.

8th Army/21st Army Medal and Souvenir box. Card \' Players \' cigarette box containing a grouping of medals, souvenirs, insignia and photographs to a Signals veteran, to a Mr B.G.Gough. Grouping consists of boxed medals with slip: 39-45, Africa, Italy, F&G Stars, Defence and War medals with 8th Army bar. 8th Army, 21st Army, XXX Corps and Signals insignia, various photographs, XXX Corps medallion, quantity of paper money and coinage from French, Italian and N.African sources and a quantity of Italian badge and medallion souvenirs.

9ct Gold .303 Bullet Sweetheart Brooch. 9ct Gold and silver sweetheart brooch in the form of a .303 bullet . 45mm long with silver bullet and 9ct gold case with the ' 9ct ' hallmark taking the place of a headstamp. Contained in a contemporary case, in good, clean condition.

9ct Gold and enamel RFC Sweetheart Badge Attractive gold and enamel, pin back sweetheart badge for the RFC. 40mm wing tip to wing tip with 9ct hallmark and manufacturer's marks to the reverse. Excellent, clean example with no damage to the enamel.

9ct gold and tortoiseshell Dorset Regt sweetheart badge. Tortoiseshell and gold pin back sweetheart badge for the Dorsetshire Regt. Clearly hallmarked and maker marked to the reverse.

9ct Gold and Tortoiseshell Manchester Regt sweetheart. 9ct Gold and Tortoiseshell, pinback sweetheart badge for the Manchester Regiment. London Hallmarked to the reverse, possibly 1915. In good, overall condition.

9ct Gold RAF WW1 Sweetheart badge. WW11 9ct gold RAF sweetheart brooch, 46mm wing tip to wing tip. Pinback brooch fitting, reverse clearly marked 9ct. Excellent, clean condition, patinated overall.

9ct Gold RFC Sweetheart badge. Delicate RFC sweetheart badge in 9ct gold mounted on a 9ct bar. Good condition.

9ct Gold RFC Sweetheart Brooch. WW1 9ct gold Royal Flying Corps sweetheart brooch. Pinback bar brooch with both wing and bar fitting marked 9ct. Excellent, clean condition.

9ct Gold Sweetheart Brooch - 3rd Carabiniers. Superb 9ct gold and enamel sweetheart brooch for the 3rd Carabiniers. Multi-piece construction with pin fastening secured by a roller catch. Birmingham Hall marked with manufacturer's marking ' J.W.B.' indicating manufacture by one of the premium London makers J.W.Benson. Excellent, quality item that would benefit from a clean.

9mm Browning, F.N. Pistol Manual. 1958 ' Pistol Browning,F.N.9mm No.2, Mark I* ' Manual. Supersedes 1946 W.O.1615 (SEE item:9537 ) 37pgs with exploded diagrams, photographs and sketches outlining the use of Britain's standard semi-auto pistol. Excellent, used condition.

9mm Browning, F.N. Pistol Manual. 1946 ' Pistol Browning,F.N.9mm No.2, Mark I ' Manual. Uncommon early manual issued with the auto pistol adopted by British forces. Stylised graphic design with exploded views, sketches and strip type diagrams. Tired condition with marking, creasing, replaced staples etc., but uncommon.

9mm Browning, F.N. Pistol Manual. Infantry Training Vol.1 - Infantry Platoon Weapons Pamphlet No.5 ' 9-mm Browning Self Loading Pistol ( All Arms ' 1958. 35pg with tipped in amendments with exploded diagrams, photographs and sketches outlining the use of Britain's standard semi-auto pistol. Good, used condition.

9mm STICKPIN DEPICTING 2 IMPERIAL GERMAN IRON CROSSES. This 9mm stickpin depicts 2 imperial Iron Cross medals, so the recipient would have won the EK1 and EK2. In excellent condition with twisted pin.

9mm STICKPIN DEPICTING THIRD REICH MEDAL. This is another nice9mm stickpin for the Third Reich period. The medals on this pin are for a 'non combatant' with a WW1 Cross of Honour medal without swords and the silver Third Reich silver faithful service medal. Good condition, twisted pin.

9mm STICKPIN WITH 2 THIRD REICH IRON CROSSES. This is a super little 9mm stickpin with 2 Third Reich period Iron Crosses side by side. Tiny detail, but you can see the swastika and read the 1939 underneath! Nice twisted pin.

9mm STICKPIN WITH 3 AWARDS, ONE THIRD REICH. A nice stickpin 9mm size with 3 awards. Imperial Iron Cross, Imperial Cross of Honour and a Third Reich gold 25 year Faithful Service medal. Nice construction, twisted pin.

9mm TRIPLE STICKPIN IMPERIAL EK2, WOUND BADGE ETC. This is another nice triple medal stick pin from the Third Reich period but showing Imperial medals. Has EK2, Cross of Honour and black Imperial wound badge. Very nice detail and condition.

9th Kabul Bty R.A. Wolseley helmet. Superb example of a British Wolseley helmet with a pagri flash to the 9th (Kabul 1842) Light How. Bty. Originally a mountain battery the honour title was granted in commemoration of the ancestor battery's part in the 1st Afghan War. With a 'Vero's patent' detachable headband the interior has the original owners name '4030740 Sgt.R.Davies' written in several places. The helmet dates from the late 1920's-30's when the Battery served in India, the original owner went on to serve in the RAF. In excellent, slightly dusty and unmothed and undamaged condition, this is as good as an example as you would hope to find to a small unit.

9th Lancers Lance Cap Plume and Holder. O/R\'s Lance cap plume and holder for a member of the 9th Lancers. Brass gimp boss with a 9th Lancers button to centre surmounted by a brass plume holder with a black over white horsehair plume unique to the 9th Lancers. Good, used condition.

A 1949 Patt. Parachute Regiment Uniform. Excellent example of a '49 Patt B.D. Blouse dated 1949 with the insignia of a Private in the Parachute Regiment. Embroidered Parachute Regiment shoulder titles to both shoulders with printed Airborne forces insignia below. A good embroidered, wartime pattern jump qualification wing to the right arm with a good conduct stripe to the left arm. The size 10 blouse, Height 5' 9" to 5' 10", by Prices Tailors Ltd., has been tailored and altered to provide pleats and a crisper look and fit. In excellent condition with the exception of one small moth hole to rear, interior shows some sign of wear but is complete with label, inspection marks and an inked name.

A 264th (Scottish) Beach Brigade Formation sign. 264th (Scottish) Beach Brigade formation sign. Printed red fouled anchor on a white circle with red border on a white crossed blue shield. Good, used condition with clear signs of having been removed from a uniform, glue residue to reverse.

A CASED AWARD OF WAR MERIT CROSS 1st CLASS WITH SWORDS. A very nice complete award, contained inside the original issue case. KVK 1 with swords. The award is of heavier construction and retains all of the silver finish throughout.It would have been awarded for military combat duties etc Reverse has the ‘coke bottle’ style pin with hook. The pin is stamped with the number ‘1’ for Deschler & Sohn of Munich. Case is in good condition. Interior black flock cushion with faux cream silk lining. Hinges and release button are fine. The silver image of the cross printed on the lid has worn off, although you can see the outline in the right light! Nice complete award.

A CASED SILVER WAR MERIT CROSS 1st CLASS WITHOUT SWORDS. A very nice example of this award.KVK 1. As it is without swords was not given for combat duties etc. The cross itself is in near mint condition. No damage and full silver plating throughout. Has ‘coke bottle’ style pin to the reverse with small retaining hook. There is no maker mark as far as I can see. The black case is also in near perfect condition. Black flock lining bed with faux silk inner lid. Hinges and release button all fine. Top of box has silver printed outline of the cross inside.

A COLLECTION OF OVER 200 ORIGINAL FULL COLOUR THIRD REICH CIGARETTE CARDS. From a recent house clearance there are over 200 colour cards from the BULGARIA ZIGARETTENFABRIK company in Dresden. Produced in the 1930’s, these are the KAMPF IM’s DRITTE REICH series. Fantastic quality and basically full colour photos in miniature. Fascinating subject matter, from Hitler to individual parades, and detailed uniform and personality shots. A fantastic snap shot of this part of history. These could easily be re-photographed and enlarged to fascinating detail.

A COMPLETED FELDPOSTKARTE FEATURING A STUKA IN 1943. A most interesting original FELDPOSTKARTE sent in 1943 and fully completed in pencil on the reverese. The front features a good silhouette of a Stuka dove bomber in grey and an Iron Cross in colour. I can’t quite make out the address to where it was sent, but it has the postal franking date of 8.11.43 as well as the unit field censor stamp on the opposite side. If translated, it could be interesting (or not!)

A FANTASTIC GROUP OF 11 MINIATURE MEDALS WITH A CBE & DSO COVERING WW1 & WW2. This is a significant and historic group and I am sure can be researched and attributed. In beautiful condition and mounted as worn. The 11 awards consist of:- CBE, DSO, WW1 14-15 STAR, WAR MEDAL, VICTORY MEDAL, WW2 STARS 39-45, ATLANTIC, AFRICA, WAR MEDAL WITH MID, 1935 GEO V SILVER JUBILEE, 1937 GEO VI CORONATION. A really lovely group. The full sized medals exist as they were sold some years ago by a dealer.

A Four Years RAD Service Medal A four years RAD service medal with original cornflower blue, watered silk ribbon. Slight shadowing to obverse otherwise good example.

A GOOD EXAMPLE OF A THIRD REICH POLICE SHAKO - COMPLETE. A great display item and you get a lot for your money! This is the standard SHAKO worn by most police men durning the Third Reich period in Germany. They were trimmed in with black (city/town) police or brown (rural/country police. This is the more commonly found city place version with black peak, top and chin strap. They are all made of a pressed fibre material and then covered with a thin green wool cloth. Aluminium large police eagle badge to front with aluminium cockade above. Black leather chin strap with aluminium buckles. Interior has an integral leather liner with tongues and adjustable drawstring. A few of the leather tongues have been lost to time, age/wear but the sweatband etc is all intact. Inside crown is marked with size 55. A good looking piece of head wear.

A GREAT WW1 GERMAN SOUVENIR 'TRINKET BOX' 1916. Made of a thick glass base, with a metal hinged lid. This little box or case is approximately 8"x6" and 4" high. The beautifully crafted lid is in steel with a 'wavy' effect to the surface background. There is a flower embossed into each corner. The centre design is a beautifully embossed Imperial German Iron Cross 1st Class 1914. Below the cross are the dates 1914-1915-1916. This is not trench are, but has been commercially made. Along the rear hinge is stamped 'stahl' (steel) and then beside it in a circular stamp 'KRIEGS METALL' (war metal). So if this was made from steel salvage from the war, or steel from the time, I am not sure. However, a great period piece and a nice display item. Perhaps you could story your Iron Cross collection inside? (there is one pictured inside just to show a size comparison, is not included!)

A MEMBERSHIP STICK PIN FOR THE D.A.F A very nice, high quality stick pin depicting the cog wheel symbol for the DAF. Deutche Arbeit Front. Incredible detail if viewed close up, with pebbled portions of the swastika induce the cog wheel. Knurled pin to the reverse.

A MINIATURE MOTHERS CROSS IN SILVER - PINBACK A nice little award, designed to be worn every day on a dress, lapel etc. This is slightly larger than the other crosses listed. Just a few mm in every direction. Obviously a different manufacturer. One tiny chip to the bottom of the white enamel cross. Nice ribbon with pin sewn to the reverse.

A MINT UNISSUED RUSSIAN/EASTERN FRONT MEDAL IN PACKET OF ISSUE. Once plentiful these medals in good condition have become much harder to find. This is a near perfect, mint example in the original paper packet off issue, along with the full piece of ribbon. Maker is printed to the rear of the packet and is Deuchler &Sohn Munich.

A MOST INTERESTING GERMAN FAMILY PLAQUE STOLEN FROM A HOUSE IN WW2. This metal plaque was part of a small batch of WW2 souvenirs bought into an antique shop on the South coast. It’s literally been pulled off the wall as you can see where the screws or nails were top and bottom. Seems to be the family crest for the ‘RAVEN’ family and from the EINBECK area in old Germany. There is a date of 1349 so this family have been around for 675 years!! A beautifully painted shield which features two prominent swastika designs. Whether these are from the Third Reich period, or much earlier, as this is a very old symbol, I don’t know. A great display piece nonetheless and I am sure worthy of further research on the family and area.

A MOST INTERESTING RAD COMMEMORATIVE DESK SET. Cast in steel and measures approximately 12" x 9". It depicts a mound of earth with a RAD boot to one side, on the other is a removable RAD shovel in nickel positioned in a slot in the base. The steel is cat to look like somewhere where the RAD have been digging, and the boot is also cast in steel and removable. Around the lower edge are the detail of the RAD unit. ' Reichsadbeitsdeinst Abt. 4/235 Weissersee' I think this is a municipality in Berlin. I imagine there were sold as a remembrance of the service in the RAD, and remember virtually everyone did service in this organisation, before joining the armed forces. Steel is coloured to look like bronze, and is quite heavy. There is a makers name of Eingelr underneath.

A NSRL Proficiency Stick Pin. A NSRL (Nationalsozialistischer Reichsbund für Leibesübungen )National Social League of the Reich for Physical Exercise) proficiency stick pin; in gilded zinc; 50 mm long knurled pin; marked ' NSRL ' and ' Ges. Gesch.' to the reverse with the raised manufacturer's mark of Hermann Aurich. 18 mm x 15 mm; in good condition with the majority of the original gilding intact.

A PAIR OF AREA ‘PATCHES’ FROM THIRD REICH NSDAP BANNER/FLAG. On most of the NSDAP or Party flags and banners carried during rallies in the Third Reich period. The banners were identified in the top left corner with an area identifier. These banners came from all over Germany and were carried by the SA or NSKK etc. Here are a pair of mint ‘patches’ from one of those banners. As far as I can see they have perhaps never been seen to a flag, and apart from a small moth ‘nip’ on the reverse of one, remain in mint condition. Tan brown felt material, bordered in blue tape. The area ‘Bad Aussee 27’ is chain stitched into the fabric. Bad Aussee is

A PAIR OF BRITISH ‘PUTEES’ IN KHAKI -WW1/WW2? These are in perfect condition and came with the stable belt just listed. No moth or damage, unissued. A matched pair of khaki wool ‘puttees’. Worn in WWI and early in WW2. These were wrapped between the top of your boots and your trouser legs.

A PAIR OF DLV COLLAR PATCH INSIGNIA. Not quite sure why these would have been removed from the collar patches, but they have, so here are a matched pair of the winged propeller insignia, that went on the blue collar patches for the DLV. The 'Deutche Luft Verband' were formed to get around the Versailles Treaty and officially existed as a civil organisation training volunteer glider pilots! It was absorbed into the Luftwaffe as soon as it was formed, and the insignia was all changed then. Cast aluminium, one pin missing on one side, otherwise all pins intact.

A PERFECT MINIATURE 8 YEAR SS MEDAL WITH RIBBON AND PIN. An absolutely super, 100% original SS 8 year long service medal in MINIATURE. These were worn on civilian clothes etc. Usually as part of a ribbon grouping, but this one has the proper miniature blue ribbon and an original little pin to attach it to the jacket/clothes. Shown next to a EK1 for size comparison. A lovely and rare little medal. If you have the full sized one, you definitely need this to go with it!

A PERSONAL PHOTO ALBUM FOR RAD SOLDIER 1938-39. A really super little photograph album for a member of the Third Reich RAD whist serving with them from 1938 to 1939. Housed in a period purchased album (still with shop label on inside cover). There are 47 original black and white photos recording this mans time serving in the RAD. Most are annotated and dated with the white chalk pencil used at the time. Great picture of the man himself on the inside cover. He has also attached an original RAD cap badge to the front cover which has been there since 1938! A great little book and a snap shot of someone’s history right before war broke out in 1939.

A PROPERLY USED LUFTWAFFE SIDE/OVERSEAS CAP. Purchased from my trip to America, this is an absolute original Luftwaffe blue wool side cap (overseas cap as Americans call them). The Luftwaffe blue wool has faded with age and use but I think just adds to the total originality. The clothes eagle and roundel are sewn to the front. Been there since new!! The interior cotton lining shows proper wear and is a little grubby. There is an ink marked large A inside. No idea of the significance. There are no other makings or sizes. A real ‘been there, done it’ cap!

A REALLY SUPER GROUP OF WW1 BRITISH MINIATURE GALLANTRY MEDALS, FEATURING A MILITARY CROSS ETC An important group which could possibly be researched and named. A beautiful group of 6 miniatures to be worn on mess dress or civilian clothes. This soldier saw significant service in WW1 and then in India. He won the MILITARY CROSS and this is the first in the group. Consists of:- MILITARY CROSS, 1914 STAR WITH BAR, WAR AND VICTORY MEDAL, INDIAN GENERAL SERVICE WITH 2 BARS (Wazistan 21/24 & North West Frontier 30/31), GEORGE VI CORONATION 1937. All mounted as worn and all lovely and original with patina. A great set!

A SET OF 4 DJ (Deutche Jugen) RANK PATCHES. Worn on the right arm and sewn to the tunic or shirt. These round rank insignia cover the HJ rank from Jungenschftsfuhrer (one star) Jungzugfuhrer (2 stars) Hordenfuhrer (1 chevron) Oberjungenschaftsfuhrer (1 chevron & 1 star). Grey on navy blue background.

A SET OF 6 WW1 MINIATURE MEDALS WITH A MILITARY MEDAL & RARE TERRITORIAL WAR MEDAL. This group features one of the rarest 5 WW1 war medals. A miniature Territorial War Medal for Services Overseas. Only about 34,000 were awarded. Group is mounted as worn with pin back. Group consists of the wonderful MM (Military Medal awarded for acts of bravery), War medal and Victory medal, rare Territorial war medal, Territorial Efficiency medal,Service medal of the order of St.John. (this indicates the recipient of this group was involved in medical services/nursing etc. A really nice group indeed.

A SET OF 8 HIGH QUALITY WW2 AMERICAN MINIATURE MEDALS. In fantastic detail and of superb workmanship here are a set of 8 WW2 American gallantry medals in miniature. Complete with ribbons. Purple Heart Navy Cross Distinguished Service Cross Distinguished Flying Cross Airforce Cross Legion of Merit Coastguard Distinguished Service medal Silver Star

A SET OF METAL SHIELD INSIGNIA FOR AFRIKA KORPS TROPICAL HELMET. Quite often missing or broken from the sides of the helmet. Here is a pair of pressed metal insignia for the Tropical helmet. National colours ones side, National Wehrmacht eagle on the other. Both badges complete with their pins. A helmet is not complete without these.

A Short Guide to Great Britain 1943 \' A Short Guide to Great Britain \' issued by the US War & Navy Depts. 38pg booklet issued to US personnel on arrival in the UK explaining the quirks of British language, money, customs and some \' important do\'s and don\'ts \'. Good, used condition with light marking.

A Short History of the 7th Armoured Division. \'A Short History of the Seventh Armoured Division - October 1938 - May 1943 \' by Lt.col.R.M.P.Carver RTR. Written in June 1943, the history mostly concentrates on the Division\'s campaign in North Africa up to Tunis. With some maps, the history gives a useful contemporary overview of the Division\'s successes. Slightly grubby card covers with crumpled edges, contents clean.

A Source of Pride: Badges of the Canadian Expeditionary Force 1914-1919 1st 1999 ' A Source of Pride: Badges of the Canadian Expeditionary Force 1914-1919 ' by J.H.Harper. 152pgs, card covers examining the use and approval of cap, collar and brass shoulder titles of the CEF. Useful guide that sheds light on identifying official badges from unofficial ones, and war-time issues from post-war manufacture. Good, used condition with some fading to spine.

A SUPER, ORIGINAL THIRD REICH PIONEERS SIDE CAP/OVERSEAS CAP. In green wool with canvas type lining , this is a great, early side cap. Obviously shows evidence of honest wear and there is a little moth beside the bevo green eagle to the front. However, this cap just oozes ‘real’ and ‘been there’. The cap has date and makers markings inside, Osang etc 1940, as well as the size 56. The front has a bevo National colour roundel machine stitched onto the crown. Over it is the black chevron designating this as Pioneer. Above this is the bevo small eagle and swastika.As previously mentioned, there is a little mothing right beside the eagle and a few more tracks to the left hand side. Despite this, the cap has great form and is a great early example before they removed the coloured Waffenarbe designations.

A THIRD REICH EKII WITH RIBBON. A nice uncleaned example with original length of ribbon. Criss has original black paint and over 85% of the silver frosting/plating to the edges. The ring is marked ‘3’ which is for the Wilhelm Deumer company of Ludenscheld.

A THIRD REICH NAVY ‘DICKY’ or NECK SCARF. COMPLETE WITH 7 ORIGINAL SPECIALIST CLOTH BADGES. Obviously a souvenir of the time and probably put together by the sailor himself. There are 7 specialist cloth arm badges machine sewn to the navy ranking neck ‘dicky’. Seem to be all from one source as there are both summer(white backed) and winter (blue backed) badges for the same specialism. These are:- Petty Officer Engineer (x2) Senior Petty Officer Engineer (x2) Engineer (2) Mine Laying and Boom defence (single summer) A nice little collection that would display well.

A THIRD REICH ORIGINAL REICHSPOST ISSUE ARMBAND Worn by Postal Officials and workers etc., this blue wool armband has the Reichspost eagle in yellow cotton machine stitched to the front, with REICHSPOST underneath. In perfect condition and not sewn together at the rear. Evidence of being on a tunic.

A THIRD REICH RAILWAY 25 YEAR FRAMED LONG SERVICE AWARD PLAQUE IN METAL. This quite a unique long service plaque for a member of the Third Reich Reichsbahn. Cast in metal and in the original black wood frame. The reverse even has either the original makers label or the one from the shop that sold it. The actual plaque is in great detail and has the recipients name and dates of his 25 year service. These are from 1913 to 1938. His name is Ludwig Miller. It features both a steam train and unusually an electric engine too,,with a swastika on the engine itself! It’s a really unique piece and I have not seen one like it!

A VERY NICE EXAMPLE OF THE SMALLER BREAD BAG FOR DJ OR HJ BOYS. Differing in quite a few ways, the main one being its 2/3rds the size of a standard Wehrmacht bread bag. It’s in tan cotton fabric with darker edges. The retaining buttons are the small sized ‘football’ surface pattern, used on most DJ and HJ uniforms. Etc. In perfect condition throughout.

A WEHRMACHT/ARMY COMBAT BUCKLE AND LEATHER BELT. An integral part of their uniform and often taken as souvenirs. This is a great combat belt and alloy belt buckle. Belt is in very good condition indeed. It’s been used and worn but the leather is supple and perfect complete with inner adjustment tongue. Buckle is the lightweight alloy type with no damage. All the original green colour has worn from the front pebbled area and the eagle. Slight traces remain. Much more of the green is visible on the reverse. Maker marked to one edge. Leather ‘keeper’ marked with maker and dated 1938.

A.T.S. - Northern Command. 1941ed. 136pg ' Auxiliary Territorial Service - Northern Command ' a largely pictorial review of the ATS in Northern Command. Each page has a b/w photograph showing ATS life with a brief caption or passage of explanatory text. In the page facing the image there is an advert usually pertinent to life in the ATS and presumably how the production was funded. Good used condition with light marking and creasing to covers

A.T.S. Grouping. Paperwork and insignia grouping to W/265046 Pte. G.A.Swan, a driver with the A.T.S. Consists of Paybook ( with photo ), Release book, War Office driver ID card, driving licence, A.T.S. Lanyard, cap badge , collar and silver A.T.S. service badge. Pte. Swan, previously an aircraft fitter was from Scotland and spent her service there. All items in good, used condition.

A.T.S. O/R\'s Cap. A good example of a cap worn by O/R\'s in the Auxiliary Territorial Service. Serge body with faux silk lining, leather chinstrap surmounted by a brass o/r\'s ATS cap badge. Label indicating 1942 construction by J.Collett, Ltd, size 6 7/8 with partial inspection marks. Owner\'s details written in pen to underside of peak. Wear to part of lining but otherwise in excellent, moth free condition.

A.T.S. Recruiting Brochure. 1941 Auxiliary Territorial Service Recruiting brochure published by Southern Command. 120pgs, card covered, with large numbers of b/w illustrations outlining the possible trades available in the ATS from driving to gun battery crew. Outlines all aspects of life in the ATS with scales of pay, rank etc., all accompanied by a large number of contemporary and relevant advertising. Good, overall condition with some light marking to covers.

A.T.S. Teardrop Beret Badge Backing and Badge. Original three colour teardrop badge backing for use on the A.T.S. beret with brass o/r A.T.S. badge. Some glue residue to reverse with some edge knicks.

A.T.S.Lanyard A.T.S.Lanyard in regulation colours. In slightly faded but good condition.

A.TS. O.C.T.U. Shoulder title. Scarce embroidered shoulder title for the A.T.S. Officers School O.C.T.U. - Auxiliary Territorial Service: Officer Cadet Training Unit. Worn by staff members of the various A.T.S. O.C.T.U.s this is a rarely encountered title and is in good used condition with evidence of removal from a uniform and some minor blu-tack residue to the reverse.

A4 SIZE RECRUITING POSTER FOR THE NS FREUENSCHAFT ETC. To give it its full title this poster was to recruit volunteers into the ‘NS Frauenschaft und des Deutchen Frauenwerkes’. The National Socialist Women's League was the women's wing of the Nazi Party. It was founded in October 1931 as a fusion of several nationalist and Nazi women's associations, such as the German Women's Order which had been founded in 1926. From then on, women were subordinate to the NSDAP Reich leadership. The poster is in mint condition and contains information on how to join the YOUTH part of this organisation, with the ages they were looking for, 18-30 years! Very interesting document and piece of history.

ABC of the RAF. 1943 ' ABC of the RAF - Handbook for all Branches of the Air Force ' edited by Sir John Hammerton. 164pgs covering subjects as diverse as decorations, armament, parachutes, flying, WAAFs, aircraft types and RAF leaders. Illustrated throughout with b/w photographs, diagrams and colour plates. Good used condition with some minor ink marking to opening pages.

AC Delay and Extender. British Mk1 A.C. Delay for use with the Limpet mine with waterproof extender. This post war modification was used by the SBS to allow the use of different initiators via the AC Delay to fire the Limpet mine. The Mk1 AC Delay was replaced by the larger and more reliable Mk1A so whether this extension was made in order to use up stocks of the obsolescent Mk1 or for another more specific purpose is unknown. These extended Mk1 AC Delays are thought to have originated from the armament research unit at Fort Halstead. INERT

Active Service Pocket Book. C1914/15 ' Active Service Pocket Book ' by Bertrand Stewart. With a heavy emphasis on mounted troops, contents include scouting, map reading, field engineering, field sketching, signalling and demolitions, with the ex Imperial Yeomanry officer appearing to draw many lessons from South Africa.Illustrated with b/w photographs, sketches maps etc. In good, used condition with pencilled notes, rep slightly loose.

Additional photos Allgemeine SS Visor Cap

Admiralty Pattern Spit Chronograph. Royal Naval issue Admiralty Pattern Spit Chronograph.15 Jewell Swiss movement, unsigned but probably by Lemania, contained in a nickel case with broad arrow and issue number to reverse. These stop watches provided dual timing facilities by the use of the start/stop button to one side of the case and also the winder. Good, working order.

Adolf Galland - signed photograph. Modern copy photo of Adolf Galland showing him wearing his Oak Leaves and Swords to the Knight's Cross signed across the bottom in felt pen. Good original signature of the Luftwaffes' youngest Generalleutnant.

Afghanistan Medal K.S.L.I. 1881 Afghanistan Medal to 12/208 Pte.P.Wright 85th Foot, Kings Shropshire Light Infantry, no clasp. Pte.Wright served in Afghanistan between 1878 -1880 and was invalided back to England in March 1881. Accompanied by a small quantity of research. In clean condition, some minor edge knocks.

Air Drop Propaganda Leaflet - SS Charter. Produced by the PWE in 1942 numbered G.43 and titled "Ein solcher Verband wird im Stolz… " featuring a pair of loathsome looking SS officers. Playing on Hitler's charter for the SS and dropped by balloon and aircraft between August and October 1942. In good, clean condition. POSTFREE within UK

Air Formation Signals formation signs. Pair of printed formation signs worn by Air Formation Signals units. These Army units were deployed in support of the RAF and were usually jointly manned by Army and RAF signallers. Good, probably unissued condition.

Air Ministry RAF First Aid Kit-Unopened. An Air Ministry marked MKII First Aid Kit For Air Crew, complete with all contents for burns treatment and contained within the original unopened waterproof rubberised cotton pack. The pack is in good undamaged condition with slight marking. AVAILABLE within UK ONLY

Air Ministry Constabulary Plastic Badge. Scarce Air Ministry Constabulary plastic badge by A.Stanley & Sons, Walsall. Bent to shape with silver painted finish over the original white construction. Worn to highlights with both blades, one of the more uncommon plastic economy badges introduced during the War.

Air Ministry Maintenance Manual for 3 Ton Austin 6 x 4. 1945 Air Publication No.2451 \' Maintenance Manual & Instruction Book for Austin Lorry, 3-Ton 6x4 \'. This manual covers several models including K.6 G.S.types, K.6 Crane, K.6.A. Breakdown also Signals, Bomb Platforms and Bus types as well as previous K.3. Types. Covers all aspects of vehicle systems with fold out charts. Excellent, clean condition with some small bumps to covers.

Air Publication - Airborne Forces. 1st ed.1951 Restricted ' Airborne Forces ' published by the Air Ministry Air Historical Branch as part of it's history of the R.A.F. in the Second World War series. 295pgs inc. b/w photographs, maps and diagrams, this comprehensive study starts with the formation of the Airborne Forces, training and the operations Husky, D-Day, Arnhem and Varsity. Includes extensive study of all aspects of the airborne involvement in these major operations well as other planned and smaller scale operations. Good, used condition, ex-lib.and scarce.

Air Raid Damage in London. 1st 1923 \' Air Raid Damage in London \' - being a record of aircraft attack on certain Public and private buildings with map....also maps showing where bombs fell on the Cities of Paris and Venice. 55pgs with appendices, b/w photographs, maps and diagrams with detailed descriptions relating to bomb damage to buildings in London. Uncommon.

Air Transport Auxiliary Pilot\'s Wings. Padded, bullion pilot's wings for use by pilots of the Air Transport Auxiliary. Clear evidence of having been removed from a uniform with signs of wear and slightly dusty appearance. Good, honest example.

Aircrew Emergency Knife MkIII. An example of a 1998 dated Aircrew Emergency Knife MkIII 22C/1278106. Designed to be attached to the right leg of the flying suit and to be used to cut harness or shroud lines without injury to the wearer. These knives are also known to be carried by SAS troops. Excellent, clean condition.

ALL ALUMINIUM HITLER YOUTH BELT BUCKLE SUPER CONDITION. A buckle that relly looks good, is in wonderful condition and is RZM marked. One piece cast in aluminium. it is highly polished (from factory) and has deeply stamped int the reverse RZM M4/93. Made by Lenkwerk Bruder Scheider, Wein.

All-In Fighting - Capt.W.E.Fairbairn. 1942 edition of Fairbairn's seminal work 'All in Fighting' complete with the uncommonly found d/w .the book contains instructions on the use of the FS knife, Smatchet and various hand to hand combat moves from the ' back break ' to the Japanese Strangle '. This edition in excellent, clean condition, some minor marking and minor tears to d/w.

All-In Fighting - Capt.W.E.Fairbairn. 1st 1942 edition of Fairbairn's seminal work 'All in Fighting' complete with the uncommonly found d/w .the book contains instructions on the use of the FS knife, Smatchet and various hand to hand combat moves from the ' back break ' to the Japanese Strangle '. This edition in excellent, used condition, some marking, foxing and minor tears to d/w.

All-In Fighting - Capt.W.E.Fairbairn. Original 1st 1942 edition of Fairbairn\'s seminal work \'All in Fighting\' complete with the uncommonly found d/w .the book contains instructions on the use of the FS knife, Smatchet and various hand to hand combat moves from the \' back break \' to the Japanese Strangle \'. This edition in excellent, used condition, with some marking, chipping and rubbing to d/w.

Allgemeine HJ Shoulder Straps. Pair of, probably unissued, post 1938 shoulder straps for use by the Hitler Youth. Classic weave pattern with red piping and embroidered Bann number 564 for Bann Villach form Karten. Both straps have the Lasche or tongue to enable attachment to a uniform, one strap retains the RZM label. Excellent condition.

Allied Control Commission ( Bulgaria ) grouping. Paperwork and photograph grouping to a Sgt.Thomas.R.R.Hiscox who was attached to the Allied Control Commission ( Bulgaria ) based in Sofia. The ACC Bulgaria was formed in October 1944 to ' regulate and supervise the execution of the armistice terms under the chairmanship of the representative of the Allied (Soviet) High Command.' Hiscox joined at it's inception and this small grouping includes references, photographs, calling cards and his highly unusual tri-lingual pass No.31. Unusual and uncommon grouping.

ALLOY POLITICAL EAGLE. RZM MARKED. A super aluminium political eagle for the SA kepi I think. beautiful condition, with all three pins to the reverse, and very well RZM marked. Nice little eagle to display on its own or go back on a cap.

ALLOY THIRD REICH POLICE BUCKLE WITH TONGUE. An all alloy cast Third Reich Police buckle by OLC. Pebbled front with cereal swastika and ‘Gott mit Uns’ around it in a wreath. Reverse has integral cast ‘loop’. OLC makers mark in a small diamond. Complete with the sewn on leather adjusting tongue which is also maker marked and dated 1940. Good example.

AN EARLY BAR TO THE IRON CROSS 2nd CLASS (SPANGE) This is a nice , early version of the bar to the Iron Cross 2nd class. Awarded in the Third Reich period to those already awarded an Iron Cross in WW1, but awarded it again in WW2. An early version with shorter wings and 4 pins to the reverse. Is mounted on an original piece of the slightly thinner 'dress' iron cross ribbon. In very good condition, still has 85% of the original silver frosting over the silver plate. Some patina to the reverse. Nice award.

AN ILLUSTRATED HISTORY BAYONETS BY MARTIN J.BRADLEY. An EXCELLENT large paperback reference book that covers this fascinating subject country by country A-Z. 256 pages of colour and b&w photographs with descriptive text. Published in 2004 and long out of print. Original cost £18.99. Postage at cost negotiated by buyer.

An Introduction to British Grenades - I.D.Skennerton. 1st 1988 An Introduction to British Grenades by I.D.Skennerton. 56pgs illustrated through out with numerous b/w. photographs and line drawings, card covers. The book is a well illustrated reference on the topic, it chronologically lists the various grenade numbers and marks in service from 1908 until the 1960\'s. Tables are provided to permit identification and comparison of the different types and models. Invaluable reference. Good, clean condition. POSTFREE within UK

AN ORIGINAL BRITISH ‘WAR BONDS’ FLAG. I purchased this in a lot of other WW2 and WW1 items and could not figure out what it was! Now I know! This is a beautifully made ‘war bonds’ flag and would have been flown on any major building that sold them. Whist very prevalent firing WW1 they were also sold during WW2 by the Government go raise money for the war effort. A bond was issued in exchange for money and the bonds had a fixed higher redemption value or attracted a good rate of interest. This is a red cotton hessian flag in near mint condition. Has hoist rope and the reinforced edge pocket. The individual letters thst make up the word BONDS are individually machined onto the background but the area to the back of the letters is cut out, so the light shines through the letters.

AN ORIGINAL BULLION CAP CORD FOR THIRD REICH OFFICERS VISOR CAP. I have had this original cap cord for MANY years waiting for the right cap to come along! This is an ORIGINAL bullion twin cap cord that can go on a variety of Third Reich officers caps. It’s toned down nicely and is nothing like the bright and sparkly modern copies. The quality is also noticeably better. No damage. Ready to slip onto your cap and complete it properly.

AN ORIGINAL COPY OF ‘MEIN KAMPF’ DATED 1941. The infamous book written by Adolf Hitler whist in prison in the 1930’s. In excellent condition with blue leather spine. Lettering on the spine has faded but the impressions still strong. Never presented or filled in as gift from a local official. No wear or damage.

AN ORIGINAL LUFTWAFFE CUFF TITLE ‘ TANNENBERG’ A really hard one to find. 100% original blue wool cuff title complete with a few moth holes! Worn on the right sleeve the ‘TANNENBERG’ title came from a historical German ‘Battle of Tannenberg’ which was between the Germans and Russians in August 1914. The title was adopted by members of Aufklärungsgruppe 10, or reconnaissance group 10. Members of this unit wore it in commemoration of the famous WWI battle. A full length title with evidence of being on a uniform. White script on dark blue wool backing. Evidence of several moth nicks here and there.

AN ORIGINAL REICHSBAHN NCO COLLAR PATCH WITH PHOTO OF IT BEING WORN! This is a very nice pair of items, ready for display. An original black and white postcard photo of a Reichsbahn NCO in complete uniform. Great detail as it shows his cap and the top part of the uniform. He is wearing the later collar patches with the winged swastika insignia. To compliment it, there is an original collar patch, identical to the one in the photo.

AN UNTOUCHED WW1 M17 GERMAN HELMET. A true antique now and a relic from the First World War, that has survived quite well considering it’s 107 years old. Steel shell has the vast majority of the original green paint finish with some light surface rust. Interior the same. The original steel liner band is in place and never been removed. All three leather liner pads are present but quite fragile. There is a chin strap which looks to be original to the helmet and has used the original swivel washers, but is not the chin strap that would have been issued with it. A untouched piece.

Anschluss Commemorative Day Badge. 42mm die-struck, pinback tinny day badge celebrating the Anschluss where Austria voted in April 1938 to join the greater Reich. Featuring the slogan ' Groszdeutschland is ours surrounding a map of the larger Reich. Silvered finish with worn highlights.

Anschluss Medal-ENTRY INTO AUSTRIA MEDAL. Nice example with pin back ribbon as worn.Instituted on May 1, 1938, the medal commemorated the return of Austria to the German Reich.

AR10 bayonet by Interarmco with Multi-Tool. A scarce example of the AR10 bayonet by Interarmco with multi-tool contained in the handle. Based on the WW2 German SG42 bayonet, the design was resurrected and manufactured by Eickhorn for use on the new AR10 automatic rifle designed by Stoner. It is believed that only 4000 were manufactured and were retailed by the US Interarmco company and mostly supplied to contracts in Burma and Sudan. This example in good used condition with blued blade with ' Interarmco ' markings and serial number . Plastic grips containing a separate multi-tool complete with ubiquitous corkscrew. Contained in original plastic scabbard with pressed steel belt loop. UK 18+ SALES ONLY

Argentine Model 1909 Artillery Short Sword. An example of an Argentinian manufactured Model 1909 Artillery Short Sword. Ricasso is marked with the Argentinian Army crest and the letters ' EA ' for Ejército Argentino with the reverse indicating Argentinian manufacture rather than the usual Solingen maker's marks. Serial number to the distinctive S-shaped steel guard and contained in steel scabbard supported by the characteristic Argentinian, green leather frog. Signs of heavy use typical of souvenirs of the Falklands conflict, this example found it's way to the UK courtesy of a civilian P&O steward on the Canberra.

Argentinian FN FAL bayonet and Frog. Typical of Falklands souvenirs this is an example of an Argentinian FN Type C FAL bayonet in a green leather Argentinian frog. Again typical of Argentinian kit recovered from the Falklands the bayonet appears to have had little use with the plastic frog having had the stud removed. The frog is heavily used with a crude stitched repair to one side. UK 18+ Sales Only

Argentinian Tempex Belt Order - Falklands Souvenir. A set of Argentinian, nylon Tempex webbing consisting of belt, 2 x magazine pouches and entrenching tool cover complete with one FN magazine. Typical of souvenirs bought back from the Falkands, grubby from use and lightly rusted metal fittings with buckle clearly marked ' Tempex '.

Argyle Highland Rifles Volunteer Waistbelt. C1900 Slade Wallace pattern walking out waist belt with a white metal O/R's buckle for the Argyle Highland Rifles. Both pieces of the buckle individually numbered ' 77 ' with the interior of the belt named ' ?? Luke 1900 ' in ink. Good, used condition.

Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders Glengarry. An excellent example of an O/R's Glengarry of the Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders. Size 6 7/8, clearly manufacturer marked ' J.L.Currie & Co. ' and dated 1933, also painted o/r's number and the initials A & S.H. and official inspection mark. Excellent, clean condition with both full length tails.

Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Cuff Rank Tunic. A good early example of an officer\'s service dress tunic for Highland regiments. Made from a khaki barathea material by Hawkes & Co. of Piccadilly and named to a \' Major J.Scott \'. The tunic follows the pattern set out by the modified regulations of 1904 with shoulder cords and false cuffs created in outline with khaki braid. In this instance the rank of Lieutenant Colonel is shown. Five brass Argyll buttons fitted to the breast above the cut-away design common to Highland regiments with collar badges over a separate letter \' M \' fitted to a collar with integral studs. Fully lined in barathea with cotton lined sleeves. In good used condition with a smattering of moth damage amounting to 20+ holes with the worst being 8mm, when displayed as per photograph these do not stand out. A good, early cuff rank bearing a ribbon for Boer War service that has research potential . Sam Browne and glengarry for display only, not included in sale.

Armband For Blinded German Service Personnel. An example of the Armband worn by Blinded German Service personnel, this being the earlier embroidered type with the three black circles and Maltese Cross printed on a yellow cotton armband. Excellent, clean condition.

ARMBAND FOR STRETCHER BEARER/HELPER. This mint, unissued armband was worn by red cross and medical personnel as Identification. In off white cotton, this has never been sewn together. The gothic lettering is part of the weave of the cotton and known as BEVO style. omplicated and expensive to do, so not reproduced. A super quality armband and would go well with Red Cross daggers or medical collection.

ARMBAND FOR THIRD REICH VETERANS ASSOCIATION. The Kyffhäuserbund (Kyffhäuser League) is an umbrella organization for War Veterans' and Reservists' Associations in Germany. It owes its name to the Kyffhäuser Monument (German: Kyffhäuserdenkmal), a memorial built on the summit of the 473 m high Kyffhäuser Mountain near Bad Frankenhausen in the state of Thuringia in central Germany. Was in existence for the millions of veterans from the First Word War. This is a membership armband with both 'bevo' shields sewn to a black wool armband. The earlier membership shield did not depict the swastika, the later one did, so both are represented here. Black cloth armband has a few moth holes, the shields themselves are fine. Rare to have both badges together.

Army Air Corps plastic cap badge. Army Air Corps plastic cap badge as worn by glider pilots. Manufacturer marked to reverse ' A.Stanley & Sons, Walsall ', very slight deformation as is common with these badges, both blades intact, crisp detailing.

Arnhem - Mjr.Gen. R.E.Urquhart. 1958 1st ed. copy of \' Arnhem \' by Major-General R.E.Urquhart. 238pgs with maps and b/w illustrations, although dated in light of recent studies it remains an essential overview of the battle by the commander of 1st Airborne. In good, clean condition with chipped d/w with old repairs and ownership inscription to fep.

Arnhem Lift-Diary of a Glider Pilot. 96pgs 1945 \'Arnhem Lift, the Diary of a Glider Pilot\'. Published anonymously in 1945 by Louis Hagen a glider pilot of Jewish extraction who fought under the nom de guerre Lewis Haig. One of the few pilots who returned in the aftermath of the battle, Hagen\'s account of the nine day battle went on to become a best seller, this is a 5th ed. published under wartime conditions. Good overall condition with a covered d/w.

Arnhem Lift-Diary of a Glider Pilot. 96pgs 1945 \'Arnhem Lift, the Diary of a Glider Pilot\'. Published anonymously in 1945 by Louis Hagen a glider pilot of Jewish extraction who fought under the nom de guerre Lewis Haig. One of the few pilots who returned in the aftermath of the battle, Hagen\'s account of the nine day battle went on to become a best seller, this is a 3rd ed. published under wartime conditions. Good overall condition with a chipped and marked d/w.

Artillery Lady\'s Levee Belt Buckle. Gilt Lady's levee belt buckle featuring gilt filigree two piece buckles mounted with silver gilt artillery devices. Worn on a brocade belt by Ladies on mess nights. Bright condition.

Artillery Luger holster & Cleaning Rod. WW1 Imperial Artillery Luger holster. Like many this example has been converted to become a belt worn holster with the removal of the reverse straps and fittings and replacement with a belt loop. Again like many this example has been coloured black, it\'s original colour evident to the interior. Full length fabric lift strap present with top closure stud now absent. wooden handled, steel cleaning rod to side pocket although stripping tool absent. No obvious markings, good, solid condition.

ATA Ground Handling Notes - Vengeance Aircraft. 1945ed. Air Transport Auxiliary Ground Handling Notes for Vengeance aircraft with double Cyclone engines. Produced by the Ministry of Aircraft Production, the booklet has 23pgs including diagrams explaining the aircraft's systems and the specific requirements of each mark of this particular aircraft. Good, clean condition.

Atherstone Volunteer Infantry Officers Coatee Buttons 1798-1802, A group of 4 Atherstone Volunteer Infantry Officers coatee Buttons C1798-1802. Approx 16mm, sliver plated coatee buttons bearing the letters \' AVI \' entwined, surmounted by a Georgian crown. Manufacturer\'s initials and the word \' plated \' to reverse. Atherstone in Warwickshire formed its own infantry volunteer corps under Capt Abraham Bracebridge. Uncleaned, toned condition all with intact shanks and undamaged.

ATS lanyard. ATS lanyard in the ATS colours of brown, beech and green, normally worn on the right shoulder. This example in sound, undamaged condition.

ATS Officer's bronzed collar dogs. Matching pair of WW2 ATS Officer's bronzed collar dogs. In excellent condition with undamaged loops.

ATS Officer\'s Cap Fine wool/felt WW2 ATS Officer's cap. Bronzed buttons with fine wool strap with bronzed, bladed ATS badge. Adjustable silk liner with London makers details, ' Lincoln Bennett, Piccadilly '. In good clean condition with the exception of two barely discernible holes/rips to end of the folds of the cap where it forms the crown.

ATS Officer\'s cap. Early pattern ATS Officer's cap by Bernard Weatherill Ltd.,London. Fine wool construction with imitation silk lining. Named in pen to rear lining with a nice clear makers label. In good overall condition, with one 2mm moth hole to crown and two moth holes to underside of peak. Toned officer's bronze cap badge.

ATS Poster. WW2 War Savings Poster W.F.P.363 entitled ' Action Stations - The A.T.S. Go To War '. 38cms x 52 approx., featuring the trades available to members of the A.T.S. Good, overall condition with some minor edge tears.

ATS Provost Shoulder Title. Embroidered shoulder title for use by the A.T.S. Provost Companies. Good, overall condition, small cut to one end.

ATS Senior Commandant Rank Insignia. Uncommon pre-1941 ATS rank insignia for the rank of Senior Commandant. Featuring a gilt coronet, this pattern was only used between February 1940 and June 1941 when they were replaced by the more conventional pips and crowns. Good, clean condition, all loops present. POSTFREE within UK

Australian 9th Light Horse Hat Badge. 1930-1942 Australian 9th Light Horse Regiment ( Flinders Light Horse ). Cast brass hat badge, lugged, no maker.

Australian Vietnam Medal. Vietnam 1964-73 (43977 R.D. Elliott), impressed in large capitals, nearly extremely fine. The Vietnam Medal was established by Royal Warrant on 8 June 1968. Qualifying service for the Vietnam Medal includes: •28 days in ships or craft on inland waters or off the coast of Vietnam. •One or more days on the posted strength of a unit or formation on land. •One operational sortie over Vietnam or Vietnamese water by aircrew on the posted strength of a unit. Unusual and will reward research.

Award/Appointment Certificate - Hermann Goring Signed. An impressive veteran pick up, group of items, to include an official certificate / appointment and associated items to Philipp Graf von Westphalen. This small grouping of items includes an official Reich certificate / citation bestowing a Ministerial position without portfolio on Philipp Graf von Westphalen dated 16 December 1938 and signed by Reich Minister Hermann Goring. Original black ink Goring signature and facsimile Hitler signature on heavy buff paper. Certificate contained within its own bound, heavy buff card cover, with embossed gilt Reichs eagle and further embossed eagle to interior. Also with this listing is Westphalen’s hunting certificate and photos of himself in Third Reich and pre Third Reich military uniforms, and a period post card depicting a stately type home. These items were taken from Von Westphalen’s family residence when it was over run and ransacked by the allies. The award certificate was acquired at the time folded into three and squirrelled away after being picked up from the floor of the residence. There are ammunition boot marks on the front cover of the item with clear impressions of hobnails where trodden on before acquisition.. The Goring signature is clear and in undamaged condition in a blue / black ink. von Westphalen was born in 1907, and while serving with the German armed forces was killed in action in 1941.

B.E.F. 1940 M.M.Group Signalman A. Coxon, Royal Signals. A good early WW2 BEF gallantry group consisting of Military Medal, G.VI.R. (2586638 Sgln. A. Coxon, R. Signals); 1939-45; Africa Star, clasp, 8th Army; Italy Star; War Medal 1939-45; Efficiency Medal, G.VI.R., 2nd issue, Territorial (2586638 Sigmn. A. Coxon, M.M., R. Sigs.). The M.M. appeared in the London Gazette 11 July 1940 with the recommendation reading; For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. At 0900 hours on 20 May 1940, an officer of the 11th Battalion, Durham Light Infantry, reported at Brigade Headquarters Gouy that enemy A.F.V. had broken through between Wancourt and Beaumetz. Signalman Coxon was sent with orders to the 11th Battalion, Durham Light Infantry at Beaumetz and to the 1st Battalion, Tyneside Scottish at Saulty. He carried out his mission successfully although with A.F.V. operating in the area. His courage and determination to establish communications under heavy hostile action rendered valuable service to his commander and the troops concerned.’ Coxon was attached to 70th Infantry Brigade, 23rd (Northumbrian) Division, at the time of the action. Comes with copy photo of Coxon, copy of citation, and his R.Signals cap badge and tie pin. Medals in fine + condition.

B2 Marked 2nd Patt F.S.Knife. A good, used example of the 2nd Pattern Commando knife. Brass handled knife with deep blued finish. Hand drawn blade with only partial blued finish remaining with signs of heavy use and sharpening. Cross guard with an arrow and partial B2 stamping.Scabbard is in good condition with deep blued chape, both tabs have been removed and elastic retainer is now missing with a small, deep scar to the front face. The knife is in good, used condition with light wear to highlights of the handle. Grip retaining screw clearly has not been touched. Good example.

Badges on Battledress 2019 \' Badges on Battledress \' by Jon Mills, in 2 volumes An illustrated history of the cloth insignia worn on khaki and jungle green from 1939 to 1967. This magnum opus by Jon Mills contains over 5000 examples of unit insignia and 500 contemporary photographs showing the insignia in wear. It will undoubtedly become the standard reference on the subject and is truly a heavyweight in all aspects ! Comprehensive reference with a limited print run of 600 two volume sets. Very highly recommended. Very Heavy Item - hence postage !

BAR OR SPANGE TO THE IRON CROSS 2nd CLASS , BY RARE MAKER. (This is part of a collection of souvenirs bought back by a soldier in the Parachute Regiment. All 100% original and never been in collections.)This is a beautiful 'spang' in mint condition with all of the original silver frosting and all 4 flat pins to the reverse. There is no evident maker, but it is identifiable by it's type and is apparently manufactured by 'Alois Rettenmaier'. A beautiful little award and perfectly preserved.

Barbarossa Infantry Casualty Wehrpass. Wehrpass to a Gefr.Karl Horn who was killed in Russia on 01/12/1941 at the tail end of the Barbarossa campaign. A Coburg resident, Horn joined Inf.Ers.Btl.319 in 1940 until transferring to the MG Komp of Inf.Regt.351 the unit in which he was serving when he was killed. Horn was buried in Snissnewa. Good, clean condition.

Battle of the Atlantic is being lost - Air dropped leaflet. Dropped over Britain between June/July 1941 this double-sided leaflet entitled \' The Battle of the Atlantic is being lost ! \' lists the primary reasons for this conclusion. Good condition, has been folded with some marking, creasing etc.

BC41 Knuckle Knife. An excellent clean example of the BC41 Knuckle knife. Reputedly issued to Commandos prior to their issue of FS knives, the design was heavily influenced by similar knives produced by some Sheffield manufacturers during WW1. Clean knife with some evidence of sharpening, patination of knuckles and area of blade where riveted to knuckles. Unfortunately sheath is missing, but still a scarce and desirable example.

Beach Group Formation Sign. WW2 printed Beach Group formation sign a red fouled anchor printed on light blue disc with red border. In mint, unissued condition.

Beach Group Formation Signs. A pair of WW2 printed Beach Group formation signs, a red fouled anchor printed on light blue disc with red border. Unissued condition.

BEAUTIFUL 19thC ENGLISH COURT SWORD WITH HANGER. Just a very nice decorative piece in near mint condition. This beautiful court sword is made by Robert Mole and Sons Birmingham, who supplied sword to the government for use in India, amongst other places. This sword dates from the late 1800's perhaps early 1900. It is in untouched condition with all the fire gilt still present. It also has the ORIGINAL white cloth frog and hanger, very unusual to find this intact. Blade is beautifully etched both sides and is in stone mint condition. Black leather scabbard is perfect with NO bends or dents. Very decorative sword for display.

BEAUTIFUL CONDITION, MINT UNISSUED SILVER BULLION WEHRMACHT OFFICERS BREAST EAGLE. Fantastic quality and workmanship, this eagle has remained in perfect mint condition. No oxidisation to the bullion and the cotton backing still intact. Very, very slight stain to the reverse cream cotton. Beautiful bullion eagle with great detail. Never been issued or sewn on. Never been bent in half either!

BEAUTIFUL PAIR OF COLLAR PATCHES FOR PANZER OFFICER. These are a really nice pair of the collar patches for a Third Reich Panzer Officer. Removed from a tunic, they are in near mint condition. Beautifully made, period collars with green background and twin pink Waffenfarb strips running through the centre.

BEAUTIFUL SMALL BROWN HITLER YOUTH LEADER LEATHER MAP CASE. An absolute find!! Never encountered one of these before and certainly not in this wonderful condition. Perfect dark brown leather in virtually mint condition. Measures approximately 9.5”x 7.5” and 2” deep. Complete with original neck strap. Wonderfully made, all folds over on itself. Separate panel inside to put the folded map with grid system around it. Reverse is deeply stamped with a little RZM in a circle then L2/1271/36. (JV Ausfg 2 1271 (Jungvolk) - J.G. Haufle, Pulsnitz) This was a specific manufacturer/seller for Hitler Youth items. This case would have been carried by a HJ officer or senior HJ youth leader. In addition to the RZM marks, the leather flap is deeply embossed with ‘Gesetzlich Geschutzt’ in an arch on the outside. Inside is the ink stamp for Otto Pressl. Seems this is a personal stamp as he was a builder, so this was his case and I imagine a HJ leader. A great item on its own, but if you are a HJ collector, great item.

BEAUTIFULLY MADE THIRD REICH RING. A very well made finger ring in brass and then gilded. Features a swastika in a circle and Romanesque/runic symbol engraved ring band. Fantastic detail and very fine workmanship as this is obviously all handmade. Even the arms of the swastika has accented lines running along each arm. Traces of the original gilding remain in all of the low spots.

Bedfordshire Regiment Officer's Helmet Plate. Officer's king's crown silver/gilt home service helmet plate with three loops to the reverse. Silver Hart on a blue enamel background within a gilt circle on a Maltese cross mounted on the universal helmet plate with the universal scroll ' The Bedfordshire Regiment '. This pattern worn between 1901-1914. Clean condition, polished.

Bedfordshire Regt. ladies gilt mess dress belt . Brocade belt, lined with kid leather and fastened by a gilt buckle featuring the silver stags of the Bedfordshire Regiment. Intended for wear by ladies when attending mess dinners. In good toned condition, buckle with registered design mark to keeper.

Berkshire Yeomanry/Japanese Souvenir Grouping. Large paperwork, photographic and souvenir grouping to 14670515 Gnr.E.Hughes of 396th Field Battery 145th Regt. ( Berks Yeo ) RA. Intriguing grouping with two paybooks, release book and numerous passes, letters etc some indicating he was entitled to an MM. It would appear that Hughes was a POW being transported back from the Dutch East Indies in a hospital ship with some photographs, addresses and souvenirs from that period with a rehabilitation card from Walton Hospital, Liverpool indicating him as a SEAC POW. Also included are a number of Japanese souvenirs, a fatigue cap, naval armband, rank tab and a number of Japanese photographs. Also included is a reply to a letter from his parents indicating he was under age on enlistment, altogether an interesting grouping worthy of more research. Most items in reasonable condition with usual marking etc.

BeVo N.S.D.A.P. Party Armband. One piece, BeVo weave N.S.D.A.P. Party Armband. Grubby condition, acquired from a drawer in a garage from a recent house clearance contact.

BLACK THIRD REICH WOUND BADGE - MAKER MARKED. A good used example stamped out, hollow black wound badge. Brass pin. Stamped into the rear is the makers numbers 32. Black paint finish to the front is worn from the highlights, with 50% remaining in recesses. Nice combat worn award.

Black Watch sweetheart badge. Cased silver, enamel and marcasite sweetheart bar lapel badge for the Black Watch.Contained in it\'s original retailer\'s box this is new/old stock probably of pre-war or wartime origin. Excellent condition with a light patina overall.

Black Wound badge and LDO packet. Good example of a 1339 pattern black wound badge in it\'s LDO marked packet of issue. Hollow stamped with a semi-gloss black paint finish this example is not maker marked. The packet of issue too is not maker marked but is marked LDO to the front with the LDO guarantee to the reverse. One stain to the front of the packet otherwise excellent example.

Blockade Breakers badge. The Blockade Breakers Badge or the Badge for Blockade Runners ( Abzeichen für Blockadebrecher) was awarded for service on warships or merchant vessels that attempted to break through the British sea blockade of Germany. It was instituted on 1 April, 1941 and first awarded on 1 July of the same year. This example, made of tombac, marked to reverse with the details of the maker Otto Placzek Berlin. Good, overall condition with wear to highpoints, patinated overall.

Boer War Chocolate Tin with Contents. Based on a design submitted by Frys, Queen Victoria sanctioned a gift of chocolate to the troops in South Africa. Distribution to the troops was made between the middle of January and the end of February 1900 having been shipped to South Africa in crates of 50. The original order was for 90,000, subsequently increased to 120, 000 to be distributed to NCO's and O/Rs only. This example with contents made by Cadbury is contained in a tin : 81mm x 158mm x 22mm which is smaller than those provided by Rowntrees and by Fry's Chocolate. In generally, clean condition with wrapping present to chocolate which is cracked and deformed but still present.

Boer War Christmas Chocolate Tin. Queen Victoria concerned about the morale of her army and navy, wanted to do something to lift their spirits. She had heard that officers had gained much pleasure in receiving gifts from home so she decided she would send chocolate, a luxury item to the majority of people in those days. She would send chocolate to all of her army and navy serving in South Africa (including Australian contingents) as a Christmas/New Year gift in 1899/1900. Three manufacturers were contracted, Cadbury's, Rowntree and Fry to complete the order. This tin I believe was one produced for Fry. Excellent, used condition with bright colouring and some light rubbing to highlights, no contents !

Boer War Field Glasses. A pair of leather mounted field glasses from the Boer War period. Graduated focus with both tubes engraved ' The Royal Guards S.A.1901 '. Generally good, used condition with rubbing to the chrome plating and leather mounting. Optics undamaged but dusty.

Boer War Iron Ration Tin. A British iron ration tin containing ' dinner ' and ' cocoa '. This example dates from the Boer War period with the two components contained in separate, identified sections sealed by a soldered strip removable by use of a key. This example retains it's content with one section accessible. Good overall condition with some dents and marks. Uncommon.

Boer War Period Folding Knife. Manufactured by Atkinson Brothers, Sheffield, this knife has a sheep's foot blade ( 10cm ), steel bolster, horn grips, marlin spike and copper staple. Manufacturer marked to tang with acceptance mark ' WD7 ' to reverse. Grips marked ' 3246 RE '. Overall good condition.

Bomb Disposal Notebook. Original notebook containing handwritten notes and diagrams concerning bomb disposal. 80pgs cover everything from bomb types, fuzes, extraction to the reclaiming of timber shoring post bomb removal. Very thorough coverage of the disposal of German bombs which even includes an index ! Named to \' H.N.Fraser \'. Good, used condition.

Bombardment of Lowestoft Souvenir. Souvenir booklet commemorating the bombardment of Lowestoft by the Imperial High Seas Fleet on 25th April 1916. Featuring 12 mounted plates showing the damage caused in the 20 minute bombardment. Good, used condition with foxing to the introductory page.

Bomben auf Engeland - propaganda booklet. WW2 German propaganda booklet aimed at the younger reader entitled \'Bomben auf Engeland\'. 24pgs, card covers illustrated throughout with images of the air war over Britain. Some foxing and marking otherwise good condition.

Booklet Regimental Badges and Service Caps. Produced in 1941, this 32 page booklet shows cap badges and insignia of most of the British regular forces in WW2. Most usefully the Field Service caps of most of the units are also identified along with arm of service strips and a small section on Allied forces. Colour illustrations throughout. A colourful and useful contemporary guide in good overall condition.

Boston Aircraft Wireless Manual. C1941 Manual published by Bendix Aviation Ltd. outlining the operation of Bendix wireless equipment fitted to Boston III aircraft. Contents include RDF and intercom equipment fitted to the aircraft, many of which were supplied to the RAF under Lend Lease. Marked covers but good, clean contents illustrated through out with photographs, diagrams and fold out plates.

Bosun\'s/Boatswain\'s Call Whistle With Chain Original issue Bosun's/Boatswain's Call with chain. Broad arrow marked to both sides of the silver plated body. Certainly of pre WW2 vintage having been acquired from a deceased estate with long Naval service. Good condition, deeply patinated.

Bosun\'s/Boatswain\'s Call Whistle With Chain Original issue Bosun's/Boatswain's Call with chain. Broad arrow marked to both sides of the nickel body and marked ' made in England '. Good, used condition.

BOTH FUNERAL SASHES FOR LUFTWAFFE BASE WREATH. It is unusual to get both of the red rayon sashes associated with a funeral wreath. This pair would have been attached to the large round wreath displayed at an important funeral. These ones have been presented from and come from the wartime Luftwaffe base/airfield JEVER. One sash is printed in silver (slightly faded) ‘Flg.Horst Kommandantur Jever’. Each sash is finished at the end in silver tresse. One sash has a separately applied swastika and the other one has a separately applied black cross. In excellent condition and you can see at the top of each where they were attached to the wreath and been pulled off. JEVER was a Luftwaffe airfield during WW2 from 1936-1945. It was used by the RAF until 1961 and has been used by the German airforce since then.

Boxed 1925 Stahlhelm Membership Badge. .935 Silver and enamel 1925 Stahlhelm Membership badge contained in it's original box. Numbered VI.No.1582 with the date 20.01.25 engraved to the reverse with both number and date repeated to the reverse of the box. Manufacturer marked in relief to the reverse. Excellent clean condition with light patination.

Boxed 25 Year Faithful Service Cross. WW2 German 25 Year Faithful Service Cross. in it's original box. Cross in excellent condition with polished highlights and bright undamaged enamel on a watered silk cornflower blue ribbon with pin attachment. Cross contained in original card box with flock interior in good original condition with slightly rubbed edges.

Boxed Lusitania Medal - French Leaflet. British replica of the German medal by the sculptor Karl Goetz produced as a propaganda satire after the sinking of the Lusitania. Replica medals were produced in an attractive case claiming to be an exact copy of the German medal, and were sold for a shilling apiece. On the cases it was stated that the medals had been distributed in Germany \"to commemorate the sinking of the Lusitania\" and they came with a propaganda leaflet which strongly denounced the Germans and used the medal\'s incorrect date to claim that the sinking of the Lusitania was premeditated. The head of the Lusitania Souvenir Medal Committee later estimated that 250,000 were sold, proceeds being given to the Red Cross and St. Dunstan\'s Blinded Soldiers and Sailors Hostel. This example in good condition, complete with accompanying leaflet but the uncommonly encountered edition in French. Box with some marking and scuffing with minor loss to box lid.

Boy Scouts 1914 war service cloth badge, WW1 Boy Scouts ' 1914 ' War Service badge, yellow silk embroidered on red felt backing with hessian backing. The Boy Scouts 1914 War Service stripe was issued for a minimum of 28 days service, 3 hours per day, during the Great War and was worn above the shirt pocket. Good, used condition.

Boy Scouts 1914 war service cloth badge, WW1 Boy Scouts \' 1914 \' War Service badge, yellow silk embroidered on red felt backing with hessian backing. The Boy Scouts 1914 War Service stripe was issued for a minimum of 28 days service, 3 hours per day, during the Great War and was worn above the shirt pocket. Tired example, priced accordingly.

BRASS SA BUCKLE WITH DARK BROWN BELT - PROFUSELY MARKED! An all brass SA belt buckle with the small central mobile swastika below the eagle. The swaz is quite difficult to see so it’s either had lots of wear or an attempt has been made to de-nazify it. Otherwise very nice condition. The belt leather with it is lovely. Very dark brown with several stamped markings inside. 100 is the length in centimetres. Then it’s also stamped B.A.M. 10.39. This stands for Bekleidungsamt or clothing depot and the M is for Munich. The 10.39 is the month and year 1939. At the other end of the belt there is a full makers stamp H. CLEMEN ELBERFIELD and a further date stamp of 9.39.

Braunschweigisches Infanterie-Regiment Nr. 92 Tradition Badge. Gilt stickpin with ribbon facings for the Braunschweigisches Infanterie-Regiment Nr. 92. Featuring a crowned gilt wreath with a silver shield over crossed rifles, the shield with a skull and cross bones design. Backed by red, white and black state ribbons with the blue and yellow of Braunschweig, colours that are derived from the flag of the Duchy of Brunswick. A silvered Iron Cross is suspended from the wreath. In excellent, bright condition with some wear to ribbon.

Bremen 1936 Olympics CommemoratIve Medallion. Good quality brass medallion struck to commemorate Bremen and the 1936 Olympic Games. 40mm, manufacturer marked ' Stempel-Muller Bremen.

Bren Gun sling. An excellent example of a webbing Bren gun sling. Probably unissued with manufacturer's markings but no clear date.

Bridging Normandy to Berlin. Large 4to. (viii) + 193 + (5)pg 1945 1st ed. ' Bridging Normandy to Berlin ' British Army of the Rhine with a foreword by Major General I. O. Inglis, CE 21 Army Group. Excellent photographic record of the many different types of Bailey bridge, often beside the shattered structure they replaced, which were built in hazardous wartime and weather conditions to take the allied armies into Germany. With a good descriptive text. Good, clean condition, some minor old repairs to d/w.

British ' Plastic Bullet ' Baton Round. 1971 ' Round A/Riot 1.5in.Baton L2A2 ' or plastic bullet. One of the iconic symbols of the Troubles in Northern Ireland where it was widely deployed in what was euphemistically called crowd control. In good condition with clear stencilling to case. INERT Available within UK only.

British , Waterbottle, Iron 1895, MkIV. Waterbottle, Iron 1895, MkIV. Felt covered, enamelled wrought iron water bottle that equipped many of the troops fighting in the Boer War. Differing to the MkIII by the introduction of the cork stopper, this example in good overall condition with some mothing to cover and wear to enamelling to strap retaining loops. Residual evidence of stencilled ownership details to one side. Uncommon.

British 07 Patt. Bayonet with quillon. Early British Sword Bayonet Pattern 1907 dated December 1908 and manufactured by Wilkinson. Featuring an Edward VII cypher, various inspection marks and unit marked to the East Surrey Regt. This example in good, used condition with residual traces of khaki paint to crossguard and quillon, painting was often undertaken to eliminate reflection. Slight deformation of muzzle ring with good condition grips with clear inspection stamps. Accompanied by a MkII, 1915 dated scabbard.

British 1888 MK I Type 2 Lee Metford Bayonet Victorian, Lee Metford, 1888 Mark I Type 2 bayonet manufactured for the British .303 calibre Enfield, Lee Metford rifle. Clearly marked with Victorian crown and ' 6 and 93 ' indicating manufacture in June 1893 with a broad arrow and ' WD ' with various inspection marks to blade and grip. Also marked ' 511 ' to body with matching number to scabbard throat. The bayonet is contained in a standard 1888 MK I pattern scabbard with inspection marks to leather and steel parts. Good, used condition with some staining but no corrosion. UK 18+ Sales ONLY.

British 1895 Pattern Drummer's Sword ( Mk.II ). Brass hilted British 1895 Pattern Drummer's Sword ( Mk.II ). Manufacturer marked ' Mole B'ham ' with numerous inspection marks and unit marked ' C G ' - Coldstream Guards. Excellent condition, patinated overall.

British 18th Infantry Division formation sign. Printed WW2 18th Infantry Division printed formation sign. 18th Div was a territorial unit raised in 1939 drawing its personnel from the east of England. It was deployed to India and then to Malaya and was destroyed with many of its officers and men captured in Singapore. Good, used condition with clear signs of having been removed from a uniform.

British 1917 No.23 MkII Grenade. WW1 No.23 Mk.II Hand Grenade, known more colloquially as the ' Mills '. Good example with a rough cast finish and an April 1917 dated base plug by ' M.M.Co. ' (Mills Munitions ) and an alloy filling plug. Body double marked with an ' F ' and what appears to be ' FJ ' under the lever. All parts present and fully strippable. INERT ONLY AVAILABLE within UK

British 1924 Military Whistle. British military issue, 1924 dated nickel whistle by J.Hudson & Co. Birmingham. Possibly Indian issue. Good, overall condition with a bruise to one side.

British 40mm MkVI AP/T Round. British WW2 40mm MkVI AP/T Round. Original paint to unfired projectile indicating red trace element and stampings indicating manufacture in July.1944. Further inspection marks present. Brass Mk2 case with Naval inspection stamp with Jan 44 date. Good, clean example. INERT Available within UK only.

British A.C.Delay Mk I. Scarce British Mk1 A.C. Delay for use with the Limpet mine. This version differs from the MkIA in having a smaller diameter body which accepts smaller acetone ampoules.This version was replaced by the MkIA but operated in exactly the same fashion.Acetone ampoules containing differing strengths of acetone were inserted into the A.C. Delay and crushed, eating through a celluloid washer which retained a striker. The differing rates of dissolving the celluloid washer dictated the length of delay, an orange ampoule for instance, giving a 7.5hr delay. Release of the striker intiated the Limpet. This version is in excellent condition, retaining approx 80% of it's original grey paint and some stamped markings. Retains spring, striker and end cap. Strippable. INERT

British Airborne Insignia Vol. 2 ' British Airborne Insignia Vol. 2 - Britain and her Allies in Exile ' by Oliver Lock. 246pgs includes: WW2 Canadian, Free French, Polish, Norwegian, Free Belgium, Free Dutch, Italian, Australian, and Indian examples. SAS and Jedburgh Special Forces. Wings, collar insignia, shoulder titles, pennants and flags. Featuring close-up colour studio photographs, with detailed text. Includes period images and official documentation. S/H copy in excellent condition with a bumped spine. POSTFREE within UK

British Aircrew Wrist Compass. 1950's era wrist compass for use by British aircrew. 35mm diameter compass with mirrored, snap top lid mounted on large, adjustable khaki web strap. Stores coding to base. Excellent, clean functioning condition.

British and Commonwealth Bayonets - Ian D. Skennerton. 1984 1st ed. ( Copyright 1986 ) British and Commonwealth Bayonets by Ian D. Skennerton and Robert Richardson. The standard work on British & Commonwealth bayonets with 404pgs and over 1300 illustrations. Excellent, clean copy.

British and Commonwealth Military Knives - Ron Flook. 1999 1st Edition. 256pgs, profusely illustrated throughout. The definitive and now out of print study of the subject covering everything from the myriad of Fairbairn Sykes patterns to the humble pocket knife with knuckle knives, machetes and diving knives along the way. Indispensable guide, this example in near new condition with protected d/w with very minor marks.

British Army Proficiency Badges - Edwards & Langley. 1984 1st ed. British Army Proficiency Badges - Edwards & Langley. Long out of print and important study running to 136pgs with illustrations sketches and conditions of award and wear. Good used condition with marking to card covers but clean contents.

British Army Red Cross Armband. Heavy duty cotton armband with applied felt red cross and button closures. Heavily stamped \' Army Medical Service \' to one end. Good, used condition with some very light marking.

British Army Uniforms & Insignia of WW2 - Brian.L.Davis. 1983 1st ed.' British Army Uniforms & Insignia of WW2 ' by Brian.L.Davis. 276pgs , the classic reference to all aspects of the uniforms, insignia and organisation of the British Army during WW2. In good clean, used condition with clean, covered d/w.

British Bayonet No.4 MkIII. A good example of the British Bayonet No.4 MkIII with a MkIII scabbard. The MkIII spike bayonet was produced by J.Lucas as an attempt to speed and cheapen production with it's fabricated, cast head and is one of the lesser produced of this family of bayonets. Combined with the MkIII, plastic scabbard which was another logical economy . Both items with their original black finishes and in good condition. OVER 18 UK SALES ONLY

British Cap/Mess Button collection. Collection of 50x small button typical of this found on caps and or mess uniform. Various regiments from Manchesters to Camerons, General Officers to RAF. Some Victorian, mostly Geo.V and Geo.VI with a smattering of Queen\'s crown examples. All in good, used condition.

British Clasp Knife with Marlin Spike & Tin Opener. Conforming to Patt. No.6353 this a ' Clasp Knife with Marlin Spike & Tin Opener ' manufactured by George Wostenholme, Sheffield. Produced throughout WW1 and up until at least 1938 these knives were produced for the Army. This example is clearly manufacturer marked to the tang of the knife whose blade is also marked ' I * X L '. Chequered black horn grips with copper wire shackle which conform to the 1913 specification. Good, used condition. 18+UK SALES ONLY.

British Comet Tank Training Manuals 1949/1950 R.A.C. Training manuals Pamphlet No.5 Comet I Vol.II Vehicles and Vol.III Armament. Both volumes run to over 200+pgs with large number of illustrations and sketches. Volume II deals with the vehicle systems from hydraulics to radio whilst Volume III is a detailed study of the 77mm gun and it's ammunition with sections on the Besa and sighting systems, Good, used condition with some rusting of staples.

British East Lancs Unit Marked Helmet. British MkII helmet bearing the red ' XXX ' markings carried by the East Lancashire Regt a nod to their antecedence as the 30th Regt of Foot. This helmet is truly in ' as found condition ' retaining approx. 70% + of it's original textured khaki finish which has darkened through age and light rust bleed. Three, dark red Xs. to one side identify it as belonging to a member of the East Lancs Regt. The interior is dusty and grubby with only the size of the MkII liner easily made out as a size 7. Chinstrap has rust stains and is nearly worn through. There are some partial manufacturer stampings to rim but they are not legible. Scarce, untouched unit marked helmet.

British Far East ' goolie chit ' Multi-lingual ' goolie chit ' printed on silk stating ' I am an Allied fighter.....my Government will sufficiently reward you when the Japanese are driven away '. Chit headed by a Union flag with 16 translations of the introductory statement in languages including Chinese, Tamil, Burmese, Thai, and Kachin. Chit approx. 50 x 30cms in good ,used condition, some marking, light staining etc., priced accordingly.

British Far East \' goolie chit \' Multi-lingual ' goolie chit ' printed on silk stating ' I am an Allied fighter.....my Government will sufficiently reward you when the Japanese are driven away '. Chit headed by a Union flag with 16 translations of the introductory statement in languages including Chinese, Tamil, Burmese, Thai, and Kachin. 41cms x 28cms approx and in good clean condition. Variation with large Union flag at the top.

British Fascist Regalia - Jamie Cross. ' British Fascist Regalia 1920's to 1940 ' - Jamie Cross. 55pg, illustrated guide to regalia from many of the pre-War fascist organisations including the British Fascists, BUF and the Imperial Facist League. Also includes details of some of the smaller groups such as the FUBW, The Link etc. Good, used condition with some marking to rear cover.

British Forces G10 Service Wrist Watch. Army issue model G10 general service wrist watch. Steel cased with tritium dials manufactured by CWC Cabot Watch Co. with Nato markings and inspection mark to the reverse. Water resistant case with quartz movement, recently serviced with new battery and in GWO . Good overall condition with minor service wear to case.

British Forces G10 Service Wrist Watch. Army issue model G10 general service wrist watch. Steel cased with tritium dials manufactured by CWC Cabot Watch Co. with Nato markings and inspection mark to the reverse. 2005 manufacture and issue, original issue strap. Water resistant case with quartz movement, recent new battery and in GWO . Good overall condition with minor service wear to case.

British Full Dress Officers Sword Knot. British bullion sword knot. Good used condition showing signs of having been removed from a sword with some wear.

British General Officer K/C Bullion Cap Badge. Excellent, high quality king's crown bullion dress cap badge . A crossed sword and baton to the centre of a wreath of laurel surmounted by the Royal Crest. Paper backing to reverse with clear evidence of having been removed from a cap.

BRITISH GUNMAKERS-Vol 1-LONDON BY Nigel Brown. A really beautifully researched hardback book published by Quiller Press in 2005 with 280 pages. Detailed information on gunmakers in London with histories and listed alphabetically. Book is in mint condition including the colour dust jacket. Postage by negotiation with buyer.

British Helmet Mounted Mosquito Net. 1944 dated British mosquito net designed to be helmet mounted. Cotton helmet cover with drawstring with mosquito net attached which has cotton reinforcements designed to give a clear vision area. In excellent, probably unissued condition, with clear manufacturer and date markings. Minor damage to one area of cotton reinforcement.

British HMS Vanguard cap tally. British cap tally for the British battleship HMS Vanguard. She was the last of the British dreadnoughts, a fast battleship laid down during WW2 and commissioned post war. In good used condition.

British Infantry Dress Sword Knot. Original, period British Infantry dress sword knot. Crimson and gold, bullion ribbon and woven gold cone knot. Clear signs of previously being tied with light marking and overall patination.

British Inter Wars O/Rs Sword Belt. Good example of an O/R's or NCO's sword belt. Clearly manufacturer marked and dated, 1936 with sword hangar and uniform protector. Good supple condition.

British K.S.L.I. Identity Disc Grouping. Grouping featuring two sets of stainless steel identity discs for a member of the Kings' Shropshire Light Infantry: 23061769 K.J.Addy whose religion is given as methodist. Late war/early post war period without blood group indicator. Also includes a rank armlet with Addy's number to the reverse, K.S.L.I. cap badge and white metal shoulder title.

BRITISH MADE WW2 1944 DATED TROPICAL SLOUCH HAT. Issued and used by Commonwealth forces in 'tropical' conditions. India, S Africa, Malaya etc. This is a nice beige felt slouch cap in good condition. Complete with leather sweat lines, marked Higginbottom & co Liverpool 1944 size 6 1/2. Has War Dept arrow stamp underneath. Complete with chin cord, no holes or moth.

British Mark I Brodie - US 104th Infantry Regt. Standard British Mark I Brodie with a shell by Thomas Firth & Sons Ltd of Sheffield indicated by the ' FS ' stamp to the rim. Size 7 liner substantially intact but missing the wool pad and ring with the characteristic split rivet fixing of the chinstrap bails. The owner's number has been snatched to the rim. Retains 45% + of the original khaki painted textured finish with a hand painted, small and subdued insignia of the 104th Infantry Regt. The size and style of the insignia suggests this was applied in service as opposed to the many helmets that were painted with larger, bright unit insignia on return to the US. As part of the 26th Division the 104th Infantry Regt. took part in six major campaigns: Chemin Des Dames, Apremont, Campagne-Marne, Aisne Marne, St. Mihiel, and Meuse-Argonne".

British Mark I Brodie - US 4th Infantry Division. Standard British Mark I Brodie with a shell by Hadfield Ltd of Sheffield indicated by the \' HS \' stamp to the rim. Size 7 liner substantially intact but with residual remains of the chinstrap with the characteristic British split rivet fixing of the chinstrap bails. Retains 75% + of the original khaki painted textured finish with a hand painted, small and subdued insignia of the 4th Infantry Division. Small area of the rim now missing. The size and style of the insignia suggests this was applied in service as opposed to the many helmets that were painted with larger, bright unit insignia on return to the US. The 4th Infantry Division deployed to France in 1918 and was primarily involved in fighting in and around the Saint-Mihiel salient.

British Military Hats - Margaret Nobbs. Self Pub.1994 British Military Hats by Margaret E.Nobbs. 16pg, hand coloured guide to the variations and colours of the field service caps, glengarries and caps worn by the regiments of the British Army. Margaret Nobbs amassed a huge collection of British Army cloth formation signs, cap badges as well as R.A.F. which was dispersed on her death a decade ago. She also spent a great deal of time and self published a number of guides to these subjects which, as with this example remain invaluable guides.

British Mk3 Aircrew Emergency Knife. British Mk3 Aircrew Emergency Knife by Joseph Rodgers, Sheffield. Designed to be worn attached to aircrew flying suits with accompanying lanyard. Knife manufacturer marked and coded 22c/1278106 with the scabbard marked 22c/2202. Some evidence of special forces usage often carried by SAS personnel. Good, used condition with evidence of sharpening.

British MkIII Percussion Igniter. Standard WW2 British Percussion Igniter used for igniting Bickford Cord type fuzes for use in demolition. Standard piece of kit carried by Special Forces, Engineers, Auxiliary Home Guard etc. Fully strippable with very faint markings to body. INERT.

British MkIII Percussion Igniter. Standard WW2 British Percussion Igniter used for igniting Bickford Cord type fuzes for use in demolition. Standard piece of kit carried by Special Forces, Engineers, Auxiliary Home Guard etc. Fully strippable with markings to body. INERT

British MkIV Turtle Pattern Helmet. British 1945 MkIV Turtle Pattern Helmet. The Mk III was replaced in September 1944 by the improved MK IV for use in the Far East. This had the same basic steel shell, but was fitted with new repositioned, lower chinstrap mounts and a quick release liner held in place via a \"Lift the dot\" fastener in the crown (instead of a nut and bolt as found in the MKIII). This was to allow the liner to be taken out and the shell to be used for carrying water or used as a wash bowl. This example appears to be made by Briggs Motor Bodies and is dated 1945 with maker\'s marks to rim. this example has a 1945 dated MkIII liner. Original textured dark olive paint finish lithesome marking. Good, used condition.

British No.7 MKI/L Bayonet. A good example of a British No.7 MkI/L Bayonet for use with the No.4 Rifle. Stamped designation to ricasso with other acceptance stamps including ' M47A ' indicating manufacture by BSA. Scabbard markings obscured by painted finish. In good overall condition with undamaged , red, tuffnel grips, swivelling pommel and bright blade with some very light marking. Scabbard with worn painted finish.. UK 18 + SALES ONLY

British O/R's Royal Artillery F.S.Cap. A good O/R's Field Service Cap badged to the Royal Artillery with a plastic RA grenade with red felt backing. Approx. size 6 3/4 with owner's details neatly inked to the lining with partial inspection mark. Good,used , condition with one small area of rubbing to one flap.

British OSD R.W.A.F.F. Insignia Set. WW2 set of British OSD insignia for an officer of the Royal West African Frontier Force. Both collars manufacturer marked ' Dowler, Birmingham '. All lugs present although the lugs to cap badge are pinched.

British Pattern 1853 Socket bayonet. A good example of a British Pattern 1853 Socket bayonet manufactured by Salter & Co., Birmingham. Blade manufacturer marked to the face of the blade with accompanying inspection mark. Socket has inspection marks and various weapon/rack and unit markings ( CG41 - Coldstream Guards ? ). Contained in a brass mounted, WD marked, leather scabbard. Good, overall condition with some staining to blade.

British Pattern 1895 Drummer’s Sword. A Victorian 1895 pattern Mark II Drummer’s Sword, having 33cm long double sided blade, with VR cartouche to the cross guard, brass handle, together with brass and leather scabbard. Blade maker marked for ' Mole, Birmingham ' with inspection marks to reverse and spine of the blade. Further inspection marks and a date ' 3/00 ' to handle and inspection marks to scabbard. In excellent, clean condition with a small umber of very minor marks and dents.

British Pre-War Clasp Knife. British clasp knife by Ford & Medley of Sheffield. Similar in style to the 6353 Patt but lacking a marlin spike. Manufacture marked to tang, copper shackle and chequered bakelite grips, 95mm blade with clear signs of sharpening. UK 18+ SALES ONLY

British Pre/WW2 Brigadier\'s Cap. Quality made Officer's cap for the rank of Brigadier or Staff officer. Probably pre war or early WW2 manufacture by Ranken & Co.Ltd., Calcutta. Silk lined with embossed leather protector ( named Ellison ) with a leather and velvet forehead protector. Fine bullion rank badge mounted on to separate red band with G.S. buttons retaining the leather chinstrap. Good, slightly dusty appearance with a speckling of moth damage which is largely confined to the top of the cap. Further research should reveal more about the original owner of this cap.

British Sample Bush Hat. 3/4 size British standard pattern bush hat by Vero & Everitt Ltd., This example was taken from the sample room of Vero & Everitt Ltd., Atherstone when the company ceased manufacturing hats in the late 1980's and was taken over by Wilson & Stafford. As previously stated it is approx 3/4 size but displays all characteristics of the standard military pattern bush hat with leather, manufacturer marked headband complete with leather chinstrap and ' Newey ' snap fastening. For some reason the central fold has been maintained by the internal application of some brass split pins. In excellent, slightly dusty condition.

British Service Pattern Clinometer. British Service Pattern Clinometer in leather pouch. Used to in surveying to measure angles of incline these instruments were essential part of an artillery or engineer officer's kit. High quality item made from lacquered steel and brass and maker marked ' Short & Mason, London 1910 ', appears to be in good working order. Leather pouch in good sound condition with manufacturer's mark ' J.B.Brooks & Co.Ltd. 1910 ' to one side.

British Signals Coloured FS Cap. Probably pre-War, coloured FS cap for an o/r of the Royal Corps of Signals. Dark wool body with Cambridge blue piping. Bi-metal Royal Corps of Signals has been backed with a piece of mirror to enhance appearance which has been secured by packing out the slider to the interior. Following the previous owner\'s desire to enhance the cap\'s appearance cotton stitches have been added either end of the crown. Cotton twill headband, approx size 6 3/4. Good, used condition.

British Suez Period Goolie Chit. Paper goolie chit with Hebrew, Yiddish, Arabic and German translations for use by British Armed Forces. Produced for use by British forces deployed during the Suez crisis. Good, used condition with minor tears and creases.

British Sword Knot - Rifle Regiments. British sword knot, blackened leather straps and cone for use by rifle regiments. Good, used condition.

British Tropical FS Cap. WW2, Indian made, JG Field Service Cap. Size 7 1/4 with clear manufacturer's stamp and the previous owner's name ' Sgt.Hixson R ' written in purple. Excellent, clean condition with the hole for mounting a badge slider reinforced by stitching.

British Unit Marked MkII Helmet. British 1938 Dated MkII helmet, manufacturer marked ' YZ ' with unit markings to both sides of the helmet comprising of a blue circle with a green border which is as yet unidentified. Undated MkII liner, approx size 7. Good, overall condition with some light corrosion

British War Correspondent Shoulder Slip-on British, bullion \' War Correspondent \' shoulder title. This example has been cut down and shaped to fit a shoulder strap. Bullion has now patinated to a dark finish with clear evidence of having been removed from a uniform.

British Women at War. 1941ed. ' British Women at War ' by M.D.Cox. The author, Mary Cox, a member of the WVS completed this 71pg overview of the British Women's war effort which covers the three main services and the woman's role on the Home Front. Illustrated throughout with b/w photographs and featuring a striking colour dust wrapper. Excellent clean condition with minor bumping to d/w.

British WW1 Brodie Helmet & Cover. British WW1 Brodie B Pattern helmet with cloth cover. A good example of a B Pattern helmet with rim stamp ' FKS 1 ' indicating manufacture by Thomas Firth & Sons, Sheffield 1916-18. Brodie stamp to interior of oilcloth liner, chinstrap present but now broken. Cloth liner stained with some areas of damage to rim but substantially intact and does not appear to have been taken off the helmet at any point. The shell, where visible with original green paint sand textured finish. An increasingly difficult to acquire untouched item.

British WW1 No 101 Mark II fuze (Sectioned). A contemporary sectioned British WW1 No 101 Mark II fuze manufactured in 1917 with swan trademark . The No 101 percussion fuze was introduced in 1916 and represented an attempt to overcome the No 100 fuze's weak points. The 101 did away with the 'cocked pellet', used a fixed needle, and placed the detonator in the graze pellet. Good, condition with some pitting to nose cap. UK Sales ONLY

British WW1 No 101 Mark II fuze. British WW1 No 101 Mark II fuze manufactured in April 1917. The No 101 percussion fuze was introduced in 1916 and represented an attempt to overcome the No 100 fuze\'s weak points. The 101 did away with the \' cocked pellet \', used a fixed needle, and placed the detonator in the graze pellet. Good, condition. INERT UK Sales ONLY

British WW1 No5. Mk1 Hand Grenade. A good example of a British WW1 No5. Mk1 Hand Grenade. Body retains approx. 45% of it's original finish with a similar percentage of the filling ring evident. Marked ' E 7 ' to body behind lever and is fitted with a brass No.5 MkI base plug by Birmingham Guild Ltd, this is dated 10/16. Good overall condition with some damage internally to the detonator pocket which does not affect the operation of the spring and striker. INERT Available within UK ONLY

British WW1 No5. Mk1 Hand Grenade. A good example of a British WW1 No5. Mk1 Hand Grenade. Body retains approx. 45% of it's original lacquered finish with no clear markings evident. Fitted with a brass No.5 MkI base plug by D.F.Co. Derwent Foundry Co Ltd.Exeter Place, Derby., this is dated /16. Good overall condition with brass filling plug and detonator pocket. Good, original example. INERT Available within UK ONLY

British WW1 No5. Mk1 Hand Grenade. WW1 No.5 Mk.I Hand Grenade, known more colloquially as the ' Mills '. Good example, has a 1915 dated alloy base plug by ' Falkirk ' - Falkirk Iron Co. Ltd., with brass filler plug and alloy core with ' V ' and ' A ' markings to body. All parts present and fully strippable. Retains a small amount of original finish. INERT ONLY AVAILABLE within UK

British WW1 No5. Mk1 Hand Grenade. WW1 No.5 Mk.I Hand Grenade, known more colloquially as the \' Mills \'. Good example, has a 1916 dated brass base plug by \' C.A.V.\' - C.A.Vandervell & Co., Acton with brass filler plug and alloy core. Body marked \' 1 V \' with 50%+ remaining of the pink painted filling ring indicating an Ammanol filling.All parts present and fully strippable. Good, overall condition with some pitting to striker. INERT ONLY AVAILABLE within UK

British WW1 Pocket Knife. British pocket knife, typical of those sourced commercially to be packed into gift boxes sent to troops. This example however, has a military acceptance stamp on the tang of the 85mm blade. Knife has gouged bone scales, blade and spear point can opener with a copper shackle but no manufacturer details. Good, used and tight condition, one small crack radiating from the rivet securing the scales.

British WW1 Rifle Grenade No.35. British WW1 Rifle Grenade No.35, a percussion type grenade with a plain cast body. Essentially a modified No.24 Mk2 with a shortened base piece and realigned safety pin. In excellent condition with traces of original paintwork and original rifle rod unfuzed with travel plug. Fully strippable. INERT

British WW2 2" HE Mortar Round. 1941 dated, British 2" HE Mortar round. Fitted with a 1941 dated No.151 Mk.I fuze and retaining 95% of it's original lacquer and markings. Faint manufacturer's markings to body and tail and fuze. Strippable. INERT Available within UK

British WW2 2" HE Mortar Round. 1941 dated, British 2" HE Mortar round. Fitted with a 1940 dated No.151 Mk.I fuze and retaining 85% of it's original lacquer and markings. Manufacturer's markings to body and tail and fuze. Strippable. INERT Available within UK only

British WW2 2" HE Mortar Round. 1942 dated, British 2" HE Mortar round. Fitted with a 1942 dated No.151 Mk.I fuze and retaining 90% of it's original lacquer and markings. Manufacturer's markings to body and tail and fuze. Excellent example. Strippable. INERT Available within UK only

British WW2 2\" HE Mortar Round. 1942 dated, British 2\" HE Mortar round. Fitted with a 1941 dated No.151 Mk.III fuze and retaining 95% of it\'s original lacquer and markings. Manufacturer\'s markings to body and tail and fuze. Excellent example. Strippable. INERT Available within UK only

British WW2 3\" Mortar Projectile. 1943 dated 3\" Mortar MkIII projectile. In excellent, unfired condition with original lacquered body, filling rings and stencilling. Body and tail with stamped manufacturing details, codes and dates. Removable adapter ring, Post War No.162 fuse and cover . Superb condition and would be difficult to upgrade. Fully strippable. INERT HEAVY ITEM only available within UK

British WW2 Admiralty Pattern Stopwatch. WW2 chromed nickel cased stop watch for use by the Navy as the Admiralty Pattern 3169. Engraved ' PATT.3169. ' with a broad arrow and numbered ' 7453 ' . Swiss, jewelled movement made to a German patent, clean and runs well with some wear to case.

British WW2 Artillery Stopwatch. WW2 chromed nickel cased stop watch for use by the Artillery. Engraved ' T.P. 1/10 sec. ' with a broad arrow and ' 162 ' inspection mark to the reverse of the hinged case with the addition of various issue numbers and serials. Swiss, jewelled movement, clean and runs well with some wear to case.

British WW2 Boxed .38 Ammunition. WW2 British ' Cartridges Revolver .380 Inch Mk2z 12 ' in original card carton. Matching head stamps indicating manufacture by Kynoch with faint ' K ' stamp to carton. All inert with struck primers. INERT Available within Mainland UK ONLY

British WW2 Drivers\'/Dust Goggles. Contained in their 1942 dated tin, a mint pair of drivers\'/dust goggles. Steel framed with cotton tapes and leather bridge and manufacturer marked \' J.M. & Co., Ltd, 1942 still wrapped in their original paper. Googles in excellent, unissued condition with case with storage marking and sub surface corrosion.

BRITISH WW2 MARKED GREY LEATHER DRIVERS GLOVES-UNISSUED. A pair of grey leather drivers gloves, ink dated inside 1943. Still sewn together and have never been issue or used. Good supple condition. Ideal to complete a uniform display or USE THEM!

British WW2 Mustard Gas testing kit. Detector, Vapour, Pocket, MkII and air sampling pump. 1944 dated tin containing 1943 dated papers and reagents required for the testing for the presence of Mustard Gas and other Blister Gases. Complete with 1943 dated notebook. Contents in mint unissued condition with very light corrosion and rubbing to exterior.

British WW2 Toggle Rope. British WW2 toggle rope, widespread issue to British forces but commonly seen being utilised by both Commandos and Airborne forces. The ropes could be linked together as a climbing aid or for pulling and securing equipment. Approx 200cms in length and in good, used, clean condition.

British \' Plastic Bullet \' Baton Round. 1972 ' Round A/Riot 1.5in.Baton L3A1 ' or plastic bullet. One of the iconic symbols of the Troubles in Northern Ireland where it was widely deployed in what was euphemistically called crowd control. In good condition with clear stencilling to case, SPRA indicating Schermuly Pistol Rocket Apparatus Co.Ltd with case stamped to base FPL for Flowform Plastics Ltd. INERT Available within UK only.

British \'37 Patt BD Trousers A particularly large ( probably size 17/18 ) pair of unaltered '37 Patt Battledress Trousers. Approx waist 37/38" with ankle adjustments and all buttons present unfortunately label now missing with some remnants still present, no interior inspection stamp. Excellent, clean condition with various minor moth holes with most congregated in one area of the crotch. Priced realistically to reflect the moth damage and lack of label.

Bronze DRL Sports Award. An good example of a bronze grade sports award issued by the Deutscher Reichsbund für Leibesübungen (DRL) the official Sports governing body of the Third Reich. Retaining much of it's original finish and manufacturer marked to the reverse ' Wernstein Jena '.

Bronze Mother's Cross with Ribbon. The Ehrenkreuz der Deutschen Mutter, the " Cross of Honour of the German Mother " was conferred between 1939 until 1945 in three grades: bronze, silver, and gold, to females who exhibited probity, exemplary motherhood, and who conceived and raised at least four or more children in the role of a parent. This example is of the lowest grade in bronze with a full length ribbon and in good overall condition.

BROWN THIRD REICH POLITICAL LEATHER 'CROSS STRAP' SA/NSKK. This is the narrow brown leather strap worn across the body on many political uniforms. Attached to 'D' rings on the belt, this runs from the rear, over the shoulder and back onto the belt. Complete with both gilded pebbled finish brass snap clips which are both identical and marked with RZM M1. Gilded brass oval adjusting buckle. Lether is maker marked and stamped with 'Croupon 256'. A nice uniform accessory.

Bruce Bairnsfather ' Old Bill ' Wall Plaque - Where Did that one go ? 25cm approx china wall plaque by the Grimwades company featuring a design by the well known WW1 artist Bruce Bairnsfather. Featuring a decorative border with a central cartoon entitled ' Where did that one go to ? ', one of Bairnsfather's 1915 designs. The reverse features the Grimwades logo and the script ' Momento of the Great War ' and the dates. Undamaged condition with wear to the inner gilt line.

Bruce Bairnsfather ' Old Bill ' Wall Plaque. 20cm approx china wall plaque by the Grimwades company featuring a design by the well known WW1 artist Bruce Bairnsfather ' Dear --- " At present we are staying at a farm" '. In excellent, clean condition with undamaged gilt decoration.

Bruce Bairnsfather Old Bill Advertising Ashtray. Ashtray advertising ' Empire Nut Brown Tobacco ' featuring Bruce Bairnsfather's eponymous character ' Old Bill ' and a twist on his characteristic phrase ' if yer knows of a better hole '. Excellent, clean example with bright gilding.

Bruce Bairnsfather Old Bill \' Better \'Ole \' pin plate or coaster. Glazed pin dish or coaster featuring the work of the famous cartoonist Bruce Bairnsfather and his equally famous \' Old Bill \' character. The example shows arguably the most famous of his cartoons \'......Better \'Ole \'. Good, clean condition.

Bruce Bairnsfather \' Old Bill \' Coloured Mug. Not marked, but probably produced by the Grimwades Company this is an example of a character mug featuring Bruce Bairnsfather\'s creation \' Old Bill \'. This example features multi-coloured glazes and is far less common than the single colour examples. Good, clean condition with some age crackling to finish.

Brussels Leave Hostels shoulder title. locally machine made shoulder, for the Brussels Leave Hostels of the British Liberation Army.Brussels was liberated in Sept 1944, and was ideal for giving servicemen a respite from the frontline. Shoulder title worn by largely female staff both local and provided by NAAFI. Evidence of having been removed from a uniform, good condition.

Brussels Leave Hostels Shoulder title. Probably locally machine made, shoulder title for the Brussels Leave Hostels of the British Liberation Army. Brussels was liberated in Sept 1944, and a series of hotels and other venues were operated along the lines of NAAFI establishments in an effort to give servicemen a respite from the front. Worn by civilian staff and in excellent unissued condition.

Buck & Ryan Fighting Knife. Double-edged,hand drawn, spear-pointed diamond-section blade, brass metal oval crossguard and swollen grip consisting of alternating bands of leather with brass and brass pommel. Blade stamped " Buck & Ryan Cutlers 310 Euston Rd N.W.1" with clear signs of sharpening and staining . Simple tan leather sheath with 9 brass rivets, integral frog with incised belt loop. This example is identical to item ( 8099 ) and was probably made for Buck & Ryan by Taylors of Sheffield.These knives were often seen being used by Commandos and were popular purchases for US servicemen from the large retail premises of Buck & Ryan who still trade today having moved from Euston Rd to Southampton Row.

Bullion RNAS badge. High quality, bullion Royal Naval Air Service badge embroidered onto a quality black wool cloth backing. The reverse has a light canvas glued to protect the bullion stitching. All in excellent condition.

C Squadron The Inns of Court Regiment History. 1945 1st ed. ' We Were There ! - The Story of a Journey made by C Squadron The Inns of Court Regiment 1941-45 '. 89pgs, card covers and printed in Germany, this brief history follows the unit and their armoured cars from training through D Day into Germany. Roll of Honour and awards. Loose copy but intact and clean, uncommon.

C1900 Warwickshire Regt Carte de Visite style photo. 100mm x 140mm approx. b/w carte de visite style photograph of a member of the Warwickshire Regt. Good, sharp image with good detail to the foreign service helmet. Taken by a photographer based at Belgaum Camp, India where the 1st Battalion was based between 1901-04. POSTFREE within UK

C1900 Warwickshire Regt Carte de Visite style photo. 100mm x 140mm approx. b/w carte de visite style photograph of a member of the Warwickshire Regt. Good, sharp image with good detail to the foreign service helmet. Taken by a photographer based in Kalbadevi Road, Mumbai, ( Bombay ) India where the 1st Battalion arrived in 1898. POSTFREE within UK

C1904 Warwickshire Regt Carte de Visite style photo. 100mm x 170mm approx. b/w carte de visite style photograph of a member of the Warwickshire Regt. Good, sharp image with good detail to the foreign service helmet and scarlet tunic with buff belt. Taken by a photographer based at Quetta, India where the 1st Battalion was based from1904. Photographers details to reverse. POSTFREE within UK read more

C1917 WW1 RFC 'DOXA' DASHBOARD WATCH. Purchased recently with the other WW1 fob watch, this is a lovely 'flight' type WW1 watch used predominately by the Royal Flying Corps and installed into the wooden dashboard of many early aircraft. Black dial with white non- luminous numbers etc. There is a little damage to the face of the watch around the number '10' chipping did occur due to vibrations in the aircraft and the fact they were dropped quite often!! Made by DOXA with a beautiful swiss movement. Works and keep sexcellent time. Made to run for 30 hours and is numbered on the face.Reverse of case is maked with War Dept A and arrow, A is for aviation. In perfect condition these fetch a lot of money, priced accordingly with the slight damage.

C1917 WW1 RFC 'DOXA' DASHBOARD WATCH. V, RARE See description and photos under AVIATION category

CADETS/DEVON Brass Shoulder Titles. CADETS/DEVON scarce brass shoulder titles. Pair of original titles, all lugs present and intact.

Cambodian Mine Action Centre Grouping. Floppy hat and mine warning sign from CMAC, the Cambodian Mine Action Centre . CMAC is Cambodia’s leading demining organization, working in the key areas of Survey and Land Release, Mine and UXO Clearance, Mine and UXO Risk Education and Training, Research and Development. Based in Phnom Penh and established in 1992 the centre used a number of Western instructors whose work continues today including the instructing of teams to work in Iraq. The grouping consists of a standard issue ' floppy ' hat with the CMAC insignia and a dual language mine warning sign previously the property of a British instructor.

Cameron Highlanders dress shoe buckles. Cased set of Officer's dress shoe buckles. Late Georgian/ early Victorian gilt shoe buckles for wear by an officer of the Cameron Highlanders. The gilt and leather buckles are rivetted on to a blued steel backing with steel retainers marked left and right. Similar construction for the smaller strap buckles. All contained in a velvet lined , leather covered box. In excellent, clean condition with some minor corrosion to reverses and slight scuffing and marking to box.

Cameron Highlanders Sporran. A good quality Cameron Highlander's sporran by "J.G. STEVENSON GLASGOW" with 1939 date.. Good full hair body with leather topped tassles and patent leather top, a little marked. Tan leather purse back with stout belt loops and original belt. Good example with WD marking under purse flap and erased ownership markings.

Canadian 35th Toronto Battn. WW1 CEF cap badge Canadian 35th Toronto Battn. WW1 CEF cap badge. Die stamped copper bronze example. Two loops to the reverse, manufacture marked \' Tiptaft \'. Good, clean example.

Canadian 77th Ottawa Battn. WW1 CEF cap badge. WW1 O/Rs voided pattern cap badge to the 77th Battalion CEF. Die struck with Birmingham manufacturer\'s details to the reverse. Good, clean and crisp example.

Canadian 97th Battalion Officer\'s OSD Cap Badge. Canadian WW1 (C.E.F.) 97th Battalion (Toronto Americans, Ontario) Officer's OSD Cap Badge. Twin lugs and manufacturer marked ' Geo.H.Lees & Co. Ellis Bros '. Good, used condition with light rubbing to highlights.

Cased 1939 Bar to the Iron cross 1st class. 1939 Bar to the Iron cross 1st class contained in it's original case. Possibly a product of B.H.Mayer, this standard type clasp has matt silver oxide finish with burnished highlights with a small, hinged vertical pin fitting. The clasp now has a light patinated finish whilst the flat type, wide pin is very slightly deformed. Contained in original case with stippled finish with an impressed representation of the clasp to the lid. Interior rayon lining has some damage and staining whilst the exterior has rubbing and marks.

Cased 1939 Silver Wound Badge. An excellent example of the 1939 2nd Type Wound Badge in silver. Steel, needle pin fastening , marked to the reverse, with the number in relief ' 30 ' , the LDO number for Hauptmunzamt, Vienna. This is matched by a label to the reverse of the unstamped LDO case. Original case with red simulated leather and a flock interior base. Badge patinated overall whilst box in good used condition with scuffs and rubbing.

Cased 40 Years Faithful Service Medal. Gilt and enamel 40 Years Faithful Service Medal contained in the box of issue. Medal in good bright condition with some fading to ribbon. Case has marking , staining and rubbing with, presumably, the original owner's name inscribed to the lining.

Cased Anschluss Commemorative Medal. The Anschluss Commemorative Medal (or Die Medaille zur Erinnerung an den 13. März 1938 in German) was a decoration of Nazi Germany instituted on 1 May 1938 . This example in original case of issue with ribbon with original clasp fitting. Medal with some toning, case with some scuffs.

Cased Cross of Honour in bronze with swords. Excellent example of a cased cross of honour in bronze with swords or ' Hindenberg Cross '. Clean case with facsimile Hindenberg signature to the inside lid with ribbon tucked into liner. Mint cross, manufacturer marked to reverse. Accompanied by contemporary leaflet which has minor creasing and some tears.

Cased EKI EK I by Steinhauer & Luck contained in it's original box. Excellent condition cross with toning to frame and reverse with a typical S&L side-mounted block hinge with a contoured pin and cut metal catch. Pin is marked with S&L's Prasidialkanzlei number ' 4 ' . Case has a clean interior but features a scuffed and marked exterior, but priced accordingly. Acquired recently with deceased veteran's effects.

Cased EKI - Steinhauer & Luck. A good example of an Iron Cross First Class in it's original presentation case. Typical standard Steinhauer EKI with three piece frame and body construction, prone hinge and coke bottle pin with the maker's code " 4 " in incuse relief on the front face. Frame lightly patinated with blemish free core. Hinged, stud opening case with Iron Cross motif to lid, generally in excellent condition with a few minor marks, slight fraying to false silk hinge lining.

Cased EKI - Steinhauer & Lück. A good example of an Iron Cross First Class in its original presentation case. Typical standard Steinhauer & Lück EKI with three piece frame and body construction, prone hinge and coke bottle pin with the maker\'s code \" 4 \" in incuse relief on the front face. Frame lightly patinated with blemish free core. Hinged, stud opening case with Iron Cross motif to lid, generally in excellent condition with a few minor marks, slight fraying to false silk hinge lining. This example was one of several awards , all by Steinhauer & Lück that were part of one veteran\'s souvenirs ( See also EKII item: 10610 ).

Cased EKI. An excellent example of a cased Iron Cross 1st Class. Un manufacturer marked cross. Three piece construction with a now lightly patinated frame, block hinge, wire catch with a ' coke bottle ' shaped , flat pin. Cross contained in a clean case with Cross outline to lid, cream flock interior and false silk lining. Good, clean example.

Cased EKI. An excellent example of a cased Iron Cross 1st Class. Maker marked with a tiny incuse relief ' 4 ' for the maker Steinhauer & Luck. . Three piece construction with a now lightly patinated frame, block hinge, flat wire catch with a ' coke bottle ' shaped , flat pin. Cross contained in a clean case with Cross outline to lid, black flock interior and false silk lining. Good, clean example, slight fraying to lining hinge.

Cased EKI. An excellent example of a cased Iron Cross 1st Class. A non manufacturer marked example. Three piece construction with a deeply patinated silver frame, block hinge, flat wire catch with a ' coke bottle ' shaped , flat pin. Cross contained in a clean case with Cross outline to lid, cream flock interior and false silk lining. Light marking to lining and cross silhouette to flock . Good, characterful example.

CASED GOLD THIRD REICH WOUND BADGE '30'. Contained in a nice black case, the Gold wound badge has 99% of the original gilt. Pin and hook are fine, stamped with maker mark '30' on reverse. Case is in very good condition with little scuffing. Inside has artificial silk lining to the top and cream flock finish to the badge backing.

Cased KVKI - Steinhauer & Lück Cased KVK I by Steinhauer & Lück. Tombac award with polished highlights with some areas of patination. The cross conforms to the manufacturing characteristics of Steinhauer & Lück with the maker\'s code \" 4 \" in incuse relief on the front face.Contained in its original case with a flock base and a manufacturer marked cushion with embossed cross outline to lid. The box lid has now detached from the base but it is otherwise undamaged with some rubbing and marking etc.

Cased KVKI without swords - Deschler & Sohn, München. Tombac award with bright polished highlights with some areas of patination. The cross conforms to the manufacturing characteristics of Deschler & Sohn but is unmarked. Contained in its original case with a flock base and a manufacturer marked cushion with embossed cross outline to lid, manufacturer\'s details to inside of lid. Award in excellent condition with patination to reverse with minor rubbing to case.

Cased M.B.E. ( Military ). 1st Type. Frosted silver, hallmarked M.B.E. ( Military ), 1st type. London hallmarks for 1919 with original ribbon and mounted for wear. Contained in it's original titled case by Garrard & Co. Good, used condition, toned overall.

Cased Reichsnahrstand Exhibition Munich 1937 Medallion. Reichsnahrstand Exhibition Munich 1937 Medallion in original case of issue with Reichsnahrstand emblem to lid. Medallion in crisp, clean condition being awarded for butter. Case has some bumps and tears to it's faux leatherette finish otherwise in good, clean condition.

Cased Screwback War Merit Cross 1st Class with Swords. An uncommon example of a screwback War Merit Cross 1st Class with Swords in it's original LDO marked case. Cross is frosted with burnished highlights with bubbling to reverse finish. Retaining disc stamped ' L58 ' indicating manufacture by Rudolf Souval of Vienna with an applied positioning pin to reverse. Contained in an original, slightly tatty LDO box with a piece of the flock cushion now removed and various minor bumps and losses to the exterior finish. Unusual and less common variant of this award.

Cased Sudetenland Medal. A good example of a cased Sudetenland Medal by Paul Meybauer. Tombac construction with original ribbon and pin back fixing with maroon coloured case of issue with gilt embossed eagle to lid and manufacturer's label to interior. Good, clean condition with some minor scuffing to case.

CASED THIRD REICH IRON CROSS 1st, CLASS A slightly battered cas with a bit of the black covering missing from the top, no damage to structure of the case though. Perfect inside. Nice EK1 with good pin-back, some nice patina to the cross, small paint loss to the iron swas,just on one corner. Can\'t see any maker or number on the back. Nice little combination.

CASED WAR MERIT CROSS 1st CLASS without SWORDS. A nice example of this award in the original case of issue. Cross itself is nearly mint with all the finish. It is not maker marked in any way. Nice pin and hinge. Box has the award printed on the lid. HAs some age scuffs and small scrapes. Interior has white silk type material on inside lid and a black flock backing for the cross.

Cased War Merit Cross 1st Class without Swords. A nice example of this award in the original case of issue. Cross itself is nearly mint with polished highlights. Maker marked with a tiny incuse relief ' 4 ' for the maker Steinhauer & Luck. Earlier, silvered Tombac example. Case has the award printed on the lid. with some minor age scuffs and small scrapes. Interior has white silk type material on inside lid and a black flock backing for the cross.

Cased War Merit Cross with Swords 1st Class. Later War, WMK I with swords in LDO box. Zinc construction which has now absorbed all of the original silvered finish which only remains to the contoured, recessed pin. Some residual lacquer traces. manufacturer marked ' 62 ' to pin reverse for Kerbach & Oesterhelt, Dresden.

Cavalry WarrantOfficers\' and Non-commissioned Officers\' Arm Badges 1st ed 1997 Cavalry Warrant Officers' and Non-commissioned Officers' arm badges by David Linaker and Gordon Dine published by the Military Historical Society. The definitive study of the subject with 156pgs with a large number of illustrations in both colour and b/w. Used condition with some light creasing to covers, clean contents.

CD Training Pamphlet No2. Objects Dropped from the Air. Important Civil Defence Training Pamphlet detailing all the objects dropped from the air likely to be encountered by CD personnel. Printed in 1944 and given a RESTRICTED classification the 70pg booklet details most of the known German air dropped ordnance demonstrating them in b/w photographs and diagrams. Includes sections on the Hs.293 butterfly bombs etc. but does not yet mention the V weapons. Also lists Italian ordnance and Allied AA shells, bombs, barrage balloon devices,mortars,rockets etc. Rusting to staples and marking and minor creasing to cover, contents in excellent, clean condition. An invaluable reference.

Cheshire Regiment Officer's Side Cap. Fine wool side cap for wear by an officer of the Cheshire Regiment, probably pre-War. Fine wool black body, with gilt regimental buttons to the skirt and a gilt and silver Cheshire badge. Oil cloth interior with a plush sweat band. Ostensibly an excellent cap but it does suffer from some moth grazing and a number of minor ' nips'. Priced to reflect this.

Cheshire Volunteer Regt. Lapel badge. Cheshire Volunteer Regiment lapel badge. Gilt and enamel VTC badge with maker's details ' Thomas Fattorini Bolton REG638232 ' a Registered Design and Patent date of 1914, and low issue number ' 343 ' to the reverse. Good, bright condition with some barely noticeable edge nibbles at 12 o'clock.

Chindit shoulder patch. Embroidered example of the badge worn by the 77th Indian Brigade and later the 3rd Indian Division - The Chindits. Formed by Orde Wingate in 1942 and fought extensively throughout Burma, often behind Japanese lines. The name Chindits is a corruption of the word \' Chinthe \' which is the lion-headed pagoda guardian seen throughout Burma and represented by the patch. This wire thread example is in heavily used condition with clear evidence of having been removed from a uniform but remains a classic example of the iconic badge,priced to reflect condition

Chindit shoulder patch. Embroidered example of the badge worn by the 77th Indian Brigade and later the 3rd Indian Division - The Chindits. Formed by Orde Wingate in 1942 and fought extensively throughout Burma, often behind Japanese lines. The name Chindits is a corruption of the word ' Chinthe ' which is the lion-headed pagoda guardian seen throughout Burma and represented by the patch. Heavy weight cotton embroidered onto bluette with a cotton backing.

CIA Lock Disabler Kit. CIA issue lock disabling kit. Plastic tube containing a number of plastic ' keys ' which were designed to be inserted into a lock and then snapped off thus rendering the lock ineffective. Excellent unissued condition.

CIA Lock Disabler Kit. CIA issue lock disabling kit. Plastic tube containing a number of plastic ' keys ' which were designed to be inserted into a lock and then snapped off thus rendering the lock ineffective. Excellent unissued condition.

CIA Magnetic ' Limpet ' Mine. Plastic cased CIA magnetic ' Limpet ' mine. Has four sprung loaded magnetic feet to one side with two threaded fuze pockets to the top and a moulded carrying or suspension hole to the opposite end. Body splits in two to reveal the empty interior. Details of this weapon are understandably scant. This example in good condition and scarce. INERT.

CITATION FOR THE GERMAN WW2 2nd.CLASS WAR MERIT CROSS WITH SWORDS. To give it its full name, Kriegsverdienstkreuz 2.Klaas mit Schwerten. As this is with swords it is a military award and given for meritorious acts that did not quite qualify for an Iron Cross. In very nice condition with no damage or folds. This was awarded to an Unteroffizier Heinz Brummer who was in the 12/Gren.Regt (mot)76. On 1st Sept 1944. A nice document to put with the medal.

CITATION FOR THE THIRD REICH RUSSIAN FRONT MEDAL. To give it its full name, this is ‘die medaille Winterschlacht Im Osten 1941/42 (Ostmedaille). Awarded to all German troops fighting on the Eastern Front between 15 November 1941 to 15 April 1942. Over 3 million were awarded! This is a very nice citation dated 15.8.1942 and awarded to a Johannes Hahnel. Signed by a Battalion Commander. In very good condition with no tears. Has been folded down the middle

City of Coventry Roll of the Fallen 1914 -1918. A good, clean example of the \' City of Coventry Roll of the Fallen 1914 - 1918 \' . 371pgs with alphabetical listing of all known Coventry casualties giving d.o.b., address, where killed, where buried or commemorated, date of enlistment and unit. Some entries more exhaustive than others. Excellent condition with some marking to boards.

City of London Yeomanry (Rough Riders) Officer's FS Cap. A good example of the coloured field service cap worn by officers of the City of London Yeomanry (Rough Riders) . Losing it's cavalry status in the reconstitution of the Territorial force the unit became 11th (City of London Yeomanry) Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment, RA and it's Batteries served in London during the Blitz followed by service in Africa and Italy to the end of the War. This example in good overall condition with only very minor moth grazing. Featuring bullion wire to body and crown, silver and gilt buttons and badge ' RR ' surmounting a spur. Size 6 5/8 with a plush headband. One vertical 9mm cut to the left of the badge but there are no other signs of a different badge ever having been fitted. Uncommon.

Civil Air Guard cap badge. A chromed struck, crowned wreath containing the enamelled letters \' CAG \'. Intended for wear in the CAG FS style cap, the badge was introduced shortly after the formation of the CAG in 1938. The CAG was formed to expand pilot training in response to building up the RAF reserve. Badge in excellent, clean condition with both loops intact.

Civilian Employees of the Luftwaffe Stickpin. 28mm, aluminum stickpin as worn by civilian employees of the Luftwaffe not in uniform. In excellent condition.

Clam Mine Instructional Leaflet. 1944 dated instructional leaflet for the British ' Bomb Clam MkIII - Description and Method of Use '. Three page leaflet with cut-away diagram that was included with the packaging of the mines. Excellent, clean condition and scarce. POSTFREE within UK

CLASSIC SWASTIKA BUILDING DRAPE FLAG- 11'-12' LONG. Purchased with a very nice army dagger from a family in the Isle of Man. This is the long nazi building drape flag you see on every newsreal about Germany during the war. There must have been 1000's and 1000's of these made, but not many survive in good condition. This is about 12' long and double sided. Is in near perfect condition with NO fading at all. Has been stored in the dark all these years. These were ripped down from the buildings and either destroyed or kept as souvenirs, therefore the sewn pocket that runs along the top, where the pole would have gone, is ripped. A fantastic piece of history. Best one I have had.

Cloth DJ Proficiency Badge. Unissued, BeVo weave, DJ Proficiency badge. Awarded for completion of tests in sporting activities, camping, shooting etc. and worn on the left breast of the DJ uniform. This example in unissued condition complete with manufacturer's RZM label to reverse. A small smattering of moth holes to backing material otherwise excellent.

Cloth HJ Achievement Badge in Silver. An uncut cloth HJ Leistungsabzeichen in silver. BeVo weave with evidence of the now missing RZM label to the reverse. Good, clean condition.

CLOTH LUFTWAFFE EAGLES REMOVED FROM CAPS. Quite rare to find this size loose on its own, so if you have a cap that requires an original eagle, look no further! This is the cream/white eagle on a Luftwaffe blue wool backing. It’s the size used on all overseas or side caps as well as the ski caps and while fur winter caps. I have 2 nearly identical, both removed from caps. One slightly lighter in colour than the other. (Price for each, NOT both)

Cloth SA Sports Badge in Bronze. Original German Cloth SA Sports Badge in Bronze. Clear evidence of having been removed from an item of sports apparel, good, used condition.

CLOTH SLEEVE EDELWEISS BADGE FOR JAGER MOUNTAIN TROOPS. A nice , high quality embroidered sleeve badge with cloth and bullion thread highlights, so probably for an Officer. Flower in yellow, embroidered onto green backing. Surrounding intertwined 'rope' thread in bullion. Remains of backing material on reverse . Been on a tunic. Worn by all 'Jager' mountain troops on their right sleeve.

CMP India Slip-on Shoulder Titles. Pair of WW2 slip-on shoulder titles for use by the Corps of Military Police ( India ). Embroidered on to aertex material with illegible ink markings to reverse. Excellent, used condition.

Coalville Peace Celebrations 1919 Medallion. An uncommon original end of war medallion for the town Coalville, Leicestershire \' To Commemorate Peace 1919 \'. Bronze three-piece medallion with a title scroll bearing a \' dove of peace \' holding an olive branch, from which depends an ornate fob, the obverse depicting an victorious allegorical figure of a Britannia standing with outstretched left arm holding a laurel wreath; in the background can be seen a Royal Navy Battleshi\' and a Airship below a Victory scroll; the reverse inscribed in relief \' Coalville Peace Celebration \' . Good, clean condition.

Coburg Deutsche Turnerband Day Badge. Bi-metal, pinback badge celebrating 75 years of the Deutsche Turnerband in Coburg. Manufacturer marked to the reverse. Good, clean condition.

Col. S.F. Cody Floatplane Strut Section. A scarce early aviation souvenir, a section of strut taken from the Cody Floatplane in which Col.S.F.Cody met his death. Samuel Franklin Cowdery (Cody) was born in 1867 in Iowa. After working as a cowboy and gold prospector he left America in 1889 to set up a Wild West show in England. His interest in kites led to an appointment as Chief Kite Instructor to the British Army Balloon Factory at Farnborough (1902-09) where he also began to design and build aircraft using his own funds. Amongst others he developed a biplane, monoplane and a floatplane, teaching himself to fly them. He set a world record of 40 miles for a cross country flight, won the British Empire Michelin Cup contest in 1910, and won both the British and International divisions in the military aircraft trials in 1913. Tragically he was killed test flying his 'Cody Floatplane'. He was buried with full military honours in the Aldershot cemetary. The funeral procession attracted an estimated crowd of 100,000. Cody is to England what the Wright Brothers are to the USA. A true aviation pioneer. Approximately 9 x 7 x 2.5cm this small section of strut is engraved, somewhat faintly, 'In Memory of Col. S. F. Cody. Part of strut of wrecked waterplane. 7/8/1913'. .

Cold War Cigarette-Lighter Spy Camera C1950 Cigarette-Lighter Spy Camera employed by many of the intelligence agencies during the Cold War. Produced commercially in Japan these miniature cameras were widely adopted by the KGB and CIA amongst others. It has a fixed focus 17mm f8 lens and an instant shutter speed, holding the lighter to eye level to use the sports type viewfinder finder and depressing the shutter to make an exposure which is made through the hole to the side of the body.To maintain it's disguise half of the body is made up of a working lighter mechanism with refillable fuel tank. The camera was not meant to fool a thorough inspection but would certainly allow clandestine photography. In good and apparently working condition. Unusual and uncommon.

Cold War KGB Concealed ' Buttonhole ' Camera. Russian F21 lightweight camera developed from the German Robot models for use in surveillance photography by the KGB and other Eastern Bloc security services. This example comes with the attachment which allows concealed use in a jacket or coat with a false button faceplate and a remote shutter release. The idea would be for the camera to be suspended by a cord or even sown into the lining with the false button to the fore, the remote shutter would be operated from a pocket activating the sliding button face and the camera shutter. Good, used condition with all mechanical aspects operable, the shutter release would however, benefit form some attention. A scarce survivor of the Cold War spy games.

Coldstream Guards (WO2) Colour Sergeants and Company Quartermaster Sergeants Bullion Sleeve badge. Small size, King\'s crown Coldstream Guards bullion sleeve badge for use by Warrant Officer Class 2 (WO2) Colour Sergeants and Company Quartermaster Sergeants. Excellent, clean condition.

Coldstream Guards EIIR Colour Sergeant’s rank badge and chevron Bullion EIIR crowned crimson silk flag on its staff bearing bullion Garter Star with Sphinx below resting in a laurel sprays; beneath the flag, crossed swords. Badge applied to three large gold lace, black edged chevrons, mounted on scarlet. Slightly dusty with clear evidence of having been removed from a uniform.

COLLECTION OF 17 THIRD REICH ERA NAVAL UNIFORM BUTTONS. A mixed selection of gilded German Third Reich era uniform buttons. All in mint condition. Range in size from the small 16mm, then 18mm and some large 24mm. Some with makers marks, some with great Weimar stamped eagle. Ideal spares or replacements if you have missing ones on uniforms or caps.

COLLECTION OF PAPER ‘BRING BACK’ SOUVENIRS FROM HOLLAND. DROP LEAFLET ETC ETC All from a recent acquisition. There were 7 items of war-time paperwork, all bought back by a British soldier from Holland/France. The most interesting is the August 16 1940 edition of the Daily Mirror! However, the items consist of a ‘drop leaflet’ depicting Himmler inspecting his ‘last reserves’ which consist of women, children and old people. It’s in Dutch so was dropped on the population at the time. It’s dated 1944. It is complete but has been folded many times over the years so is a little fragile. There is also a ‘Death of Hitler’ two sided propaganda card. Picture of Hitler on the front and then on the rear is the comic description of the death of Hitler. There are two pieces of paper occupation money, a 1938 dated 1 Gilder note and a 1936 dated French 100 franc note.

COLLECTION ‘POT-PORRI’ OF OVER 50 ITEMS. You take your pick here and hopefully put some of these items to good use. This is part of a collection purchased in Somerset and like all collectors (me included!), we have a ‘useful box’ or drawer, where we put all the odds and sods. This is the contents of such a box. A huge mixture of items, most war-time, but a few more modern badges etc. I am not going to list everything, study the pictures and decide yourself. Some highlights though. 3 original Royal navy cap tallies, various WW2 cap badges, including one for the Australian Forces slouch hat, numerous buttons, set of epaulettes (navy?) US airforce sleeve badges, etc etc. Fun to discover what’s really there, as I have not really bothered to check.

Collectors Guide to Storm Troops (SA) Insignia - J.D.Fuller. 1985 1st pb ed. ' Collectors Guide to Storm Troops (SA) Insignia ' by James David Fuller. 177pgs with large numbers of colour images of collar, shoulder and sleeve insignia. Useful reference.

Colour Portrait Photograph of ' Mick ' a Horse of the S.Lancs Regt. 33cms x 43cms framed and glazed colour portrait photograph of ' Mick ' a horse that saw extensive service with the Prince of Wales's Volunteers ( S.Lancashire ). Mick was foaled in Ireland in 1904 and served with the regiment from 1909 to 1923 in France, Greece, Serbia and Turkey and was still alive to be photographed in 1934 wearing the medal ribbons displayed in the frame. Frame mounted with a S.Lancs officers' OSD badge.

Coloured ATS FS Cap. Large size, 7 1/4, coloured F.S. Cap for wear by the ATS. Dark brown woollen body with green piping and light brown crown. In excellent unmothed condition.

Combat Frogman photos. Original WW2 German PK photographs of combat frogman released by Hoffman photographers. 12.5 x 18.5cms approx in good, clean condition.

Combined Operations Pamphlet No.1 General. 1942 Combined Operations Pamphlet No.1' General '. 56pgs with b/w plates and diagrams covering subjects from beach groups to mess tin rations with plates showing the main forms of landing craft. Good, overall condition with slight rusting of staples.

Combined Operations Pamphlet No.11 LSIs. 1943 Combined Operations Pamphlet No.11' Landing Ships Infantry '. 25pg manual showing the organisation required to accommodate and land an assault battalion. Illustrated with diagrams and sketches and in good overall condition with some rusting to staples.

Combined Operations Pamphlet No.14 ' LCT AND LC Flak '. 1943 Combined Operations Pamphlet No.14 ' Landing Craft Tank & Landing Craft Flak ( Large ). 36pg manual outlining the handling of these craft both individually and as part of a flotilla. Good, overall condition with rusting to staples.

Combined Operations Pamphlet No.37 Infantry. 1942 Combined Operations Pamphlet No.37 Infantry. 32pgs outlining the role of the infantry in an amphibious assault including landing, beach organisation and equipment. Good, clean condition, has been punched for filing.

Combined Operations Silver Sweetheart Badge. Contemporary N.O.S. Combined Operations silver and enamel sweetheart badge. Pinback, bar type badge, clearly marked ' silver ' to reverse. Excellent, clean condition.

Combined Ops Manual - Employment of Amphibians. 1944ed Combined Operations Pamphlet No.30 ' Employment of Amphibians in Combined Operations ' 58pg pamphlet dealing with all types of amphibans employed by the Allies, DUKWs, LVT all marks, and the newly introduced Terrapin. Loading diagrams, maintenance schedules etc are all covered and there are 10 b/w illustrations. Two areas missing from cover and rusting of staples, contents clean. Uncommon.

Combined Ops Manual - RE Transportation Units. Combined Operations Pamphlet No.35C RE Transportation Units 1943. 51pgs with the addition of fold-out plates outlining the use of landing craft ( LCA, LCT ), lighters , coasters and piers. Ex Lib IWM with marked and chipped paper covers.

Combined Ops Pamphlet No.11 Landing Ships Infantry. 1943 Combined Operations Pamphlet No.11 ' Landing Ships Infantry '. 25pgs outing the operation of LSIs , embarkation of troops, approach to beach, tactical surprise, landing etc. Illustrated with diagrams and tables. Excellent, clean condition with some minor rusting of staples.

Combined Ops Pamphlet No.24 Cliff Assaults. 1945ed. Combined Operations Pamphlet No.24 Cliff Assaults. 50pgs outlining cliff assaults using everything from grapnels to ladders mounted on DUKWs. Illustrated throughout with b/w photographs and sketches and encompassing many of the lessons learnt during the Normandy landings. Excellent, clean condition.

Combined Ops Pamphlet No.33 AFVs. 1943 Combined Operations Pamphlet No.33 ' Armoured Fighting Vehicles '. 14pgs outlining the deployment of armour in Combined Ops with illustrated appendices and pull-out chart showing loading schemes for LCTs. Good, clean condition with some rusting of staples and staining.

Combined Ops Pamphlet No.7 SP Artillery. 1945ed. Combined Operations Pamphlet No.7b ' SP Artillery in an Assault Landing '. 27pgs dealing with the use of self propelled artillery firing from landing craft during an assault landing. Illustrated with diagrams. In good, clean condition.

Commando Group sleeve badge. Printed Commando Group sleeve badge. Designed in 1944 and going on to replace the Combined Operations sleeve badge it was worn like it's predecessor, below the shoulder title. This example in good used condition with clear evidence of having been removed from a uniform.

Commando Group sleeve badge. Printed Commando Group sleeve badge. Designed in 1944 and going on to replace the Combined Operations sleeve badge it was worn like it's predecessor, below the shoulder title. This example in excellent unused condition.

Commando Men - The Story of 45 RM Commando. 1st 1948 Commando Men - The story of a royal Marine Commando in North-West Europe by Bryan Samain. 188pgs describing the actions of 45RM Commando from the invasion of Normandy, the breakout, Holland, the Elbe Crossing and the fighting in Germany. Illustrated with b/w photographs and maps. In good, clean condition with d/w but some damage to d/w.

Commemorative Medal for 1 October 1938 - Sudetenland Medal. Issued for the liberation’ of Sudeten Germans from Czechoslovak rule in 1938. bronze coloured medal with original ribbon. The medal was instituted on 18 October 1938 and awarded to military participating in the occupation by Germany of the Sudetenland following the Munich Agreement.Few age chips to the edge, otherwise in excellent condition.

Commemorative Stein for Bavarian Field Artillery service. A fine condition stein commemorating service by Josef Felbinger with 1st.Bayr.A.Feld.Art.Rgt between 1885 - 1887. Bright, fresh decorative scenes featuring military scenes displaying the use of artillery, and spelter lid and handle with a lion and an artillery piece as prominent decorations. The bottom of the stein reveals a dancing couple when held up to the light. An excellent decorative piece of Imperial commemorative ware.

COMMEMORATIVE TINNY FOR REICHS AUTOBAHN. Fantastic and rare tinny for commemoration of the opening 1000 km of the Third Reich Autobahn in 1936. Pressed tin with pin-back. Beautiful detail of a winged tyre surmounted by the 1000km and an eagle and swastika. Great little tinny, and I have not seen one of these for ages.

Commemorative Wellington Bust. Cast, free-standing plaque of Wellington. Featuring a bust of Wellington mounted on a plinth in an aged bronze effect. Typical of the popular 19th Century commemorative ware that proliferated in the Victorian age. Undecipherable maker's mark to the reverse. Attractive item.

COMPLETE RAD OR’s ALLOY BUCKLE AND BROWN LEATHER BELT. A really nice combination and seems to have been together since the war. Super conditioned alloy RAD buckle with integral cast belt loop. Nice , used condition. The original dark brown combat type leather belt is again in great uses condition, still supple and good colour. Belt is the complete with the interior leather adjusting buckle strip.

COMPLETE SA MANS BROWN LEATHER BELT WITH BRASS SA BUCKLE. A very nice early brown leather belt, with adjuster tab, complete with the early, all brass SA buckle. Belt unmarked apart from size numbering st the end. 88 . Buckle is two piece construction with pressed out center. This is the second type of buckle with the central swastika at an angle as usually found.

COMPLETE WW2 LUFTWAFFE BELT AND BUCKLE. A very nice souvenir Luftwaffe OR’s or NCO’s brown leather service belt and steel buckle. Belt shows a little age to the leather but is very serviceable. Is marked at one end, but the stamping is indistinguishable. The steel buckle is lovely with most of the original blued finish still there, with normal wear to the high points. I cannot see any maker to the rear of the buckle. However, it has the original leather adjuster tab. This is marked with the maker NOWA HAMBERG ‘39 and is also dated in the center 1939. The reverse of the tab has been personalised with the original owners initials ‘J T ‘.

Condor Legion/Spanish Wound Badge in Black. The Spanish Wound Badge (Verwundetenabzeichen Condor Legion) was instituted at 22-05-1939, to award the German wounded of the Spanish Civil War. The award is identical in design to the WW1 version with the addition of a swastika stamped into the helmet. This example, a black award, is in die-stamped form with a block hinge and \' C \' catch to the reverse. 75% finish to obverse with wear to highlights.

Control Commission Germany Officer's Cap. Officer's cap for an officer serving with the Control Commission Germany. Serge body with leather headband and SD buttons with a gilt cap badge carrying the letters ' CCG ' within a wreath. Manufactured by Thomas & Stome, Jermyn St, London. In good, overall condition with very light staining to top. Uncommon.

Coorg & Mysore MGC Pagri and Collar Badges. Uncommon set of insignia to the Coorg & Mysore Machine Gun Corps. Comprising an embroidered badge with attached collar which I believe was worn on the sun helmet and two cast white metal collar badges. Part of the Indian volunteer organisation largely formed with European volunteers and in existence between 1917 and 1933.

Cotton BeVo SS Armband. BeVo weave SS armband for use on the brown shirt. Multi-piece construction with the central part being the same as the standard Party armband with the black bands being applied separately. Excellent, used condition.

COTTON PARTY ARMBAND FOR SA SHIRT. This is a all in one construction, red cotton party armband for the SA shirt. 'Bevo' construction so the white roundel and swastika are made as part of the fabric. Slightly grubby from age, but no damage.

COTTON SA SPORTS ARMBAND WITH RZM LABEL. A very nice example of the SA Officials Sports armband. Red cotton background with separately applied 'bevo' SA sports symbol in gold tread. Inside is an original paper blue RZM issue label. ( I have two of these, virtually identical, both with labels)

Court Mounted Pair WW1 EKII & Cross of Honour. Court mounted pair of medal, Iron Cross 2nd class 1914 issue and the Cross of Honour with swords, typically as worn by a veteran. Cross of Honour clearly maker marked with the ring of the Iron Cross with an unknown maker mark. Good worn condition, with EKII lightly patinated.

Crimea sampler bookmark. Charming Crimean period, bookmark in needlework in a style of a sampler. Featuring a border of English and French commanders - Cardigan, Raglan etc surrounding a verse ' The Lillies of France and Old England's Red Rose Are twined in a Coronal row ' ( sic ), backed with blue silk ribbon. In good, clean condition and unusual.

Croat Air Legion Breast Badge. Croatian Air Legion badge. The badge consists of a winged Croatian checkerboard shield surmounted by the Ustase emblem. Authorised for German Luftwaffe personnel and sometimes worn on the left breast as opposed to the authorised right. Displaying clear German construction characteristics with a silver plated finish which has now become toned. Good, used condition .

Croat Naval Legion Cap Badge. Die-stamped, white metal cap device for use by the Croat Naval Legion. 2nd Patt device with painted details which which was adopted by the Croat Navy when this was established following the collapse of Italy. Good, used condition with all fixing pins intact, patinated overall. Uncommon.

Cross of Honour Citation and Medal. Citation for a native of Bargfeld for the ' Ehrenkreuz fur Frontkampfer ' or Cross of Honour accompanied by a Cross of Honour with Swords. Good condition with light marking to citation, cross manufacturer marked to reverse with some light patination.

CROSS OF HONOUR FOR WW1 WIDOWS AND ORPHANS. Instituted in July 1934 the cross is steel with anodised black finish. Original length of black/white/red ribbon. Reverse of cross is maker marked. ‘O.16’. The Honour Cross for Next-of-Kin (commonly known as the Widows Cross), was finished in black. The Honour Cross for non-combatants has no swords and a wreath of oak leaves.

Crown and Anchor Game. Beloved and banned, Crown and Anchor was a traditional English game, originating from the 18th century when it was a popular gambling game in the royal navy and fishing fleets and was played extensively by troops in WW1 and after. This example with a board of painted canvas accompanied by three dice. In good, used condition with some staining and wear across the fold lines.

CS 95 Red Label Trial Garment Jacket DPM Field & Hood. The British Army "Soldier 95" (CS 95 = Combat Soldier 95) clothing system was introduced around 1995 - 96 and is still in use today, although under replacement. The CS 95 clothing underwent development and troop trials between 1992 - 95 and a number of garments were manufactured specifically for these troop trials, all labelled ' CS 95 User Trial ' and are also fitted with a red-colour SCRDE (Stores Clothing Research & Development Establishment - Colchester) label. This is a survivor of these trials labelled ' User Trials Jacket DPM, Field.' with it's red SCRDE label. Size 180/104 complete with separate hood, again marked with the user trials label. Both in good, undamaged condition with all buttons, zips etc.

Current U.S. Watch, Wrist, Navigator, Quartz Current issue U.S. Watch, Wrist, Navigator, Quartz. This example was manufactured in 2004 and is contained in it's original box with instructions. Watch is anti-magnetic, water resistant, high altitude, shock-proof with elapsed time ring and web strap. Unissued condition, requires battery.

Czech VZ-58 Bayonet. Czech VZ-58 bayonet/fighting knife.1959 dated with parkerised blade and Tufnell grips contained in a sturdy leather scabbard with integral belt loop. Good used condition. UK Sales 18+ ONLY

Czechoslovak Army Artillery in England Breast Badge. Silvered, die struck breast/lapel badge of the Czechoslovak Army Artillery in England 1940. Pin fitting to reverse, probably made by H.W.Miller Ltd B'ham. Good overall condition with wear to highlights.

Czechoslovak Army in Britain Breast Badge. Silvered, die struck breast/lapel badge of the Czechoslovak Army in Great Britain. Pin fitting to reverse, made by H.W.Miller Ltd B'ham. Good overall condition with light wear to highlights.

Czechoslovak Army in Britain Cap Badge. Bronzed, die struck cap badge of the Czechoslovak Army in Great Britain. Two lugs to reverse, probably made by H.W.Miller. Good overall condition with light wear to highlights.

D Day Eisenhower Leaflet. Original, single-sided leaflet with exhortation by Eisenhower distributed on the eve of D Day to all participating troops. ' You are about to embark upon the Great Crusade.........let us all beseech the blessing of Almighty God upon this great and noble undertaking. ' In good, used condition, has been folded.

D.A.F Stickpin. Mint condition stickpin to be worn by members of the Deutscher Arbeits Front. Manufacturer marked RZM 76 to reverse.

D.A.F. Werkschar Belt Buckle. Die stamped aluminium belt buckle worn by members of the D.A.F. Werkschar ( Deutsche Arbeitsfront ) the German Labour Front. Aluminium body with steel roller and prongs with clear manufacturer\'s markings RZM M4/44 indicating manufacture by Paul Cramer & Co., Lüdenscheid. Good, used condition with some minor surface abrasions.

D.D.A.C. Plaque. Die-stamped alloy plaque for the Der Deutsche Automobil-Club e.V., the Nazi Automobile club that was set up as an umbrella organisation in the shadow of the NSKK. This coloured plaque was clearly meant to be part of a larger plaque or shield as evidenced by the mounting holes to both sides. Good, slightly grubby condition.

D.D.A.C. Silver award pin 1934. Silver stickpin award for 1934 given by the Deutsche Automobil Club. Attractive silvered and enamel pin. Excellent condition.

D.S.O. Miniature Medal grouping. 7 medal miniature bar grouping. Court mounted by Spinks & Son this attractive group covers service in both world wars and the empire, headed by the D.S.O., 14/15 Star trio, M.I.D.,I.G.S.M. with bars Waziristan 1919-21 and Afghanistan NWF 1919 and Defence and War Medal. Possibly researchable in good clean condition.

DAF Stickpin. Amber type stone mounted on a stickpin with DAF and Workers insignia in gilt surmounting a paper shield with foil inscription ' Natur-Bernstein NBJ '. Thought to be a WHW campaign stickpin. POSTFREE within UK

DAF Werkshar Leader Field Cap. 2nd design 1937 Pattern, Schiffchen type field cap worn by Werkshar leaders of the Deutsche Arbeits-Front. This cap was produced post 1938 when the piping was changed from blue to silver bullion. Silver wire embroidered national emblem with two aluminium pebbled buttons to front ( both buttons marked RZM and SS ). Half width leather sweatband marked ' Deutsche Wertarbeit with large RZM/DAF label to interior. Good, used condition with minor wear to lining and small loss to edge ( rear ).

DAF/NSBO 1933 ' Adel der Arbeit ' Tinny. Die-struck, gilded brass tinny produced for the NSDAP labour organisations the DAF and NSBO in 1933 with a quotation from Hitler translated as ' there is only one nobility: the nobility of labor '. Manufacturer marked to the reverse ' Wachtler Mittweid Lange S.A.' Good, clean condition. Postage inclusive within UK

Danish 1889 Krag Bayonet - WKC A good, original Danish 1889 Krag bayonet made by WKC. Hilt has no pitting or damage with pressed leather grips . Blade is clean with no pitting or damage and clearly marked WKC. Steel mounted leather scabbard is good with some grazing and wear, all stitching intact. Hilt and pommel profusely marked with inspection and issue marks.

Danish M23 Practice Grenade. Danish manufactured where it was referred to as the "Haandbombe Model 1923." The practice grenade is heavy steel construction to simulate the live weight and can be identified by the small hole drilled into the body on the top cone. The end cap has a exhaust hole for the practice charge which would be inserted. Good, used condition with residual traces of the original grey finish. INERT Available within UK ONLY

Danish Model 1915 Bayonet. Scarce Danish Model 1915 Bayonet for the 1889 Krag-Jørgensen rifle. 45cm ' T ' section blade, hardwood grips and manufacturer marked ' Harens Tojhus ' with serial number and inspection stamps to handle. Steel mounted, leather scabbard with working integral catch, all in good, clan and toned condition.

DARK BROWN LUFTWAFFE COMBAT BELT LEATHER. Dark brown leather in very good condition, this is the thick leather belt for the Luftwaffe belt buckle (not included). In used condition but very supple. Nicely marked on inside with Luftwaffe L.B.A stamp and makers details FRANZ BREHNE 1937.Perfect if you have a nice Luftwaffe buckle and want to complete a proper Luftwaffe set.

DASV stickpin and photographs. Uncommon brass and enamel stickpin for the Deutscher Athletiksportverband - DASV . In good overall condition and maker marked to the reverse, the stickpin is accompanied by two photographs showing a robust ! member of the DASV posing with other equally robust friends and family.

Data Book of R.A.F. Vehicles - Radio Vehicles. 1958 Ir Publication 2782D \' Data Book of R.A.F. Vehicles - Radio Vehicles.\' Illustrated date book covering all aspects of Air Ministry radio vehicles from generator trailers to radar chassis to wartime Bedford, Austin and AEC G.S. Types. Good, clean condition.

DAY BADGE-TINNY FOR 1933. GAU MITTLEFRANKEN Nice little tinny for 1933. Pressed tin in bronze colour. Pin back. good detail to front.

DEATH PLAQUE-CERTIFICATE-MEDAL GROUP- ROYAL SUSSEX REGT. Another little group purchased straight from the family. A nice little group of items for PRIVATE FRANK GASSON G/12151 16th BATTALION ROYAL SUSSEX REGT. The original framed certificate, the death plaque in a period round wooden frame, war medal nmaed to him, single identity tag on bracelet with good luck charms, Royal Sussex cap badge (smaller badge affixed to the frame of the certificate). A lovely, personal group.

Defence,NGSM, & Korea Pair Miniature Group. Defence, NGSM bar Malaya, Korea and UN Korea bar official miniature group of four mounted for wear. Good, used condition.

Derby Scheme WWI khaki armband. A WW1 khaki wool armband with applied red felt Crown in lieu of uniform under the Derby Scheme. Ink stamp “Issued under authority of Army Council” to inside with issue number. In excellent, moth free condition.

Derbyshire Imperial Yeomanry Officer\'s Cap badge. Large size bronze officer\'s cap badge for a member of the Derbyshire Imperial Yeomanry. Good,used condition with some minor verdigris, both blades to reverse.

Derbyshire Yeomanry Sweetheart Badge. Attractive, hallmarked silver gilt and enamel sweetheart badge for the Derbyshire Yeomanry. Pin back fitting with manufacturer's mark and hallmark to reverse. Excellent, bright condition.

Derbyshire Yeomanry Sweetheart Badge. Attractive, hallmarked silver and enamel sweetheart badge for the Derbyshire Yeomanry. Pin back fitting with manufacturer's mark and Birmingham hallmark for 1941 to reverse and safety chain. Excellent, bright condition.

Destroyer War Badge. Zinc struck Zerstörer Kriegsabzeichen by Sohni , Heubach & Co., Idar-Oberstein. Gilded wreath with darkened destroyer with a formed sheet steel metal hinge with wire pin , retaining clip and top hook. Manufacturer's details ' S.H.u.Co.' in relief to the reverse. Good, clean badge, wear to high points.

Detonator, No.36M, Grenade, Mk2 DRILL Standard issue Detonator, No.36M, Grenade, Mk2 DRILL. Dummy igniter set made up to simulate the standard detonator with No.16 safety fuze and a No.6 detonator. Marked ' DRILL ' to the anvil. INERT Available within UK ONLY

DEUTCHE JAGERSCHAFT-HUNTING ASSOCIATION STICKPINS. Here are 2 Third Reich Hunting Association stickpins in grey metal. Worn on the lapel to indicate membership. These are two nice little pins. However, each has a small casting flaw, right in the middle by the tiny swastika. A small portion of the mould has caused the metal to deform a tiny bit, with a small 'blob' of grey metal on the surface. I have thesefore priced them accordingly. (Nice mint ones are hard to find now and are around £40-£50) Priced for each one.

Deutsch Die Saar Day Badge. Heavy, die struck day badge ' Deutsch Die Saar '. Pin back fitting with a Dresden manufacturer's details to reverse. Essentially translated as the Saar is German and probably refers to the 1935 referendum when the area voted to reintegrate with the Reich. Good, used condition.

Deutsche Arbeitsfrontjugend ( DAFJ ) Membership Badge. A scarce white metal, pinback badge for a member of Deutsche Arbeitsfrontjugend ( DAFJ ) the little known youth wing of the DAF. Manufacturer marked to the reverse ' F. Hoffstätter Bonn GES.GESCH '. Good condition, patinated overall. POSTFREE within UK

Deutsche Volkssturm Armband. Printed, Deutsche Volkssturm Wehrmacht armband. Excellent, used condition with clear signs of having been previously attached to a uniform with residual cotton stitches to the top of the armband. Clear signs of usage with some surface marking.

Deutsche Wehrmacht armband. WW2 Cotton armband with Deutsche Wehrmachtembroidered to one side. Used by people employed by or in the service of the German Army. Good, used example, has been folded, light marking.

Deutscher Frauenarbeitsdienst Leaders School Badge. BeVo weave RADwJ leaders badge for No.4 Lager School. Distinct from it\'s RAD equivalent with a black border and embroidered with aluminium wire to indicate the owner\'s leaders rank. Excellent, clean and unissued condition.

DEUTSCHER JAGDSCHUTZ VERBAND CAR BADGE ENAMEL This is a great DJV(The German Hunting Protection Association) large brass and enamel car mascot membersip badge. Approx 4" across with deer antlers cast into badge with enamel lettering around the edge. HAs 4 holes drilled through it where it's been attached to acar or similar. reverse is plain with no maker. (collar patch for size comparison) Rare badge.

Deutsches Rotes Kreuz Pinback Badge. Enamel and silver gilt, pinback lapel badge for the Deutsches Rotes Kreuz. Less common early pattern 16mm x 21mm. Good, used condition, patinated overall, ' GES GESCH ' to the reverse.

Deutsches Rotes Kreuz Shoulder boards. A pair of WW2 sew-in shoulder boards for the German Red Cross ( D.R.K.). Unused pair for the rank of Wachführer, still tied together.

Deutschland Arbeitet Propaganda Publication. 1934 1st ed. ' Deutschland Arbeitet ' by Dr Eugen Diesel. 123pgs, soft cover propaganda survey of the importance of the German workforce in Hitler's Third Reich. Illustrated throughout with captioned b/w photographs showing the construction of autobahns, factories, defences and agricultural work. Good, used condition with some wear to spine.

Deutschland Submarine souvenir ashtray. Deutschland was a blockade-breaking German merchant submarine used during World War I. It was developed with private funds and operated by the North German Lloyd Line. She was one of the first of seven U-151 class U-boats built and one of only two used as unarmed cargo submarines. After making two voyages as an unarmed merchantman, she was taken over by the German Imperial Navy on 19 February 1917 and converted into the U-155, armed with six torpedo tubes and two deck gunsU-155 returned to Germany from her final cruise on 12 November 1918 and was surrendered on 24 November 1918 with other submarines as part of the terms of the Armistice. She was taken to Britain and exhibited in London and elsewhere and was eventually sold for scrap in 1921. On 17 September 1921 she was being broken up at Robert Smith and Sons, Birkenhead, when an explosion ripped the ship apart, killing five apprentices. This 180mm x 130mm approx. copper ashtray was made from the scrap from the submarine and sold as souvenirs. Good condition, unusual.

Devonshire Regt. women\'s silver compact. Hallmarked silver and enamel women\'s makeup compact featuring enamelled regimental colours overlaid with a Devonshire Regiment badge. With 1940 hallmarks it is missing the original make up pad but is in otherwise excellent condition. Minor abrasions to the enamel but no missing enamel and no dents to compact. Essential 1940\'s women\'s accessory.

Die SA Magazines. 3 x editions of \' Die SA, Zeitschrift der Sturmabteilungen der NSDAP \' the Journal of the SA. The SA was the first and largest of the NSDAP\'s paramilitary organisations and produced its own journals printed by SA Headquarters in Munich. 2 x 1940 and 1 x 1941 editions covering all aspect of Nazi life from work to youth. Also includes photographic biographies of SA casualties. Good, slightly grubby condition with some marking and minor tears etc.

DJ - DEUTCHE JUNGVOLK MEMBERSHIP BADGE. An enamel badge for the DJ organisation. Near perfect condition with no damage to the enamels. Pin-back to the reverse and RZM marked also with the number 72. Membership badge for the DJ (youngest members of the Hitler Youth) Enameled front with the single DJ rune. This is the second pattern badge and was worn before and in conjunction with the HJ diamond when it was introduced in 1933. In very good, uncleaned condition.

DJ - Deutsche Jungvolk Lapel Badge. Silver gilt and enamel lapel badge for wear by members of the DJ or Deutsche Jungvolk. Pin fitting and marked ' Ges.Gesch. ' to the reverse. Souvenir brought back by a Control Commission officer. Excellent condition patinated overall.

DJ rank insignia - Jungzugfuhrer. Unissued DJ rank insignia badge for a Jungzugfuhrer. An example of the third pattern of rank insignia adopted in 1937 and remaining until the end of the War. This example, unissued and retaining it's RZM label to the reverse.

DJ Sigrune arm badge. Introduced in 1933 these badges were worn by DJ equivalents of NCOs and officers with the colour of the circle and Sigrune indicating the wearer's Oberbann, in this case Oberbann 1. In excellent, unissued condition with RZM label to the reverse.

DJ Sigrune Sleeve Badge A machine woven, white Sigrune on a red oval field on a tan rayon backing. Two edges have been folded over and stitched together with clear indications of having been removed from a uniform.

DLV/ Early RLB Belt Buckle. Nickelled brass buckle for use by O/Rs of the Deutscher Luftsport Verband. This pattern was also used in the formative days of the RLB or Reichsluftschutzbund. Good, used condition with light wear to highpoints, patinated overall.

Double-sided Werhpass cover. Double-sided Werhpass cover manufactured in stitched rexine type material with block stamped national emblem. Good, used condition with some we are to spine.

Dresden Veteran\'s Day Badge. Pressed steel, pin back badge issued for the Dresden veterans and war wounded day held between the 8-9th of May 1937. Striking design featuring ' Hero ' style busts in relief. Good, used condition.

Dress Regulations for the Army 1934 - reprint. Casebound reprint of the War Office \' Dress Regulations for the Army 1934 \'. Important reference, 192pgs with amendments with a number of diagrams and tables covering all aspects of the Army dress regs prior to WW2. Excellent, clean condition.

Drill Detonator for No.5/23 Grenade. Dummy igniter set made up to simulate the standard detonator for use with either No.5 or No.23 Grenades. Marked ' Inert '. INERT Available within UK ONLY.

DRK Deutsches Rotes Kreuz Belt & Buckle. An excellent example of an injection moulded German Red Cross EM/NCO’s Belt Buckle and black leather belt. Buckle marked ' GES. GESCH. 1 ' to reverse. Belt leather has size ' 105 ' pencilled to one end with the tab dated 1944. Light marking and scuffing but otherwise in excellent condition. Buckle toned overall with one very small area of wear to top of buckle.

DRKB Member Bronze Shooting Award Stickpin. Third Reich bronze grade stickpin shooting award for the DRKB or Deutscher Reichskriegerbund Kyffhäuser Bund, the veterans' organisation more commonly known as the Kyffhäuserbund. Good, clean condition.

DRL Bronze Award Stickpin High quality, lapel stick pin ( 66mm ) for the Third Reich Sports Association the DRL. Clearly maker marked to the reverse \' Wernstein, Jena \'. Excellent, clean condition.

DRL Membership Book. 1938 membership book for the Deutscher Reichsbund fur Leibesubungen. Photograph of the owner ' Sitzmann ', who it would appear was a footballer. Complete with membership stamps and in good, used condition.

Duke of Cambridge Middlesex Regt. Officer's Waist Belt Plate. Attractive post 1881 Waist Belt plate for the Duke of Cambridge's Own ( Middlesex Regiment ). Silver on gilt, two piece buckle with matching numbers ( 12 ), in good, clean condition.

Duke of Wellington\'s (West Riding Regiment) Edwardian Officer\'s helmet plate A good gilt example worn circa 1901-14. Crowned star mounted with laurel wreath and Garter, the black velvet centre bearing in silver a the Duke of Wellington\'s family crest and motto, Virtutis Fortuna Comes,. Mounted on the base of the wreath, a silver tri-part scroll inscribed \' The West Riding Regiment\'. Three loops to the reverse manufacturer marked \' Hobson & Sons, Lexington St, London \'. Good, clean condition, slightly dulled.

Dutch SS / Germanic SS Visorcap Wolfsangel insignia. Scarce original Dutch SS / Germanic SS Wolfsangel insignia for wear on the visor cap. Alloy ' Wolf's Hook ' complete with both fixing prongs. Excellent, used condition with some minor surface marks and very difficult to acquire.

Early 19th Century Child\'s Sword. Early, probably Continental child's sword. 19" single edged, fullered blade with a slight curve and a rounded point and a blued half panel with possible residual gilding. Brass crossguard with decorated plaques of crossed axes and Minerva to either side with a lion mask ended quillion. Floral decoration to knuckle bow with a lion mask and floral decorated pommel. Finely chequered dark wood grips. Contained in a brass scabbard with decorated bands supporting two loose hanging rings. Attractive item in good, clean condition.

EARLY 1st PATTN HITLER YOUTH MEMBERS PIN. This was a round enamel pin about 23mm in diameter and was introduced in 1933 before the triangular membership pin. It featured a rising sun with swastika in the centre and the motto Hj Deutche Arbeiter (working youth) around the outer edge. It was initially worn on the early soft HJ visor cap and is pictures on page 110 in JR Angolia HJ book vol 1.A rare , early badge in great condition. Reverse has a pin back (no RZM mark as it was pre-their formation) and maker mark of Alfred Stubbe-Berlin.

EARLY 1st Pattn. HITLER YOUTH MEMBERS BADGE OFTEN WORN ON EARLY SOFT CAPS. This is the early, pre-1933 Hitler Youth membership pin featuring the early HJ ‘sunrise’ symbol. There are period photographs of the HJ wearing this as a cap badge as well as on their tunics/shirts. In black and red enamels with pin-back fitting to reverse. In uncleaned condition and with no damage.

EARLY ALL WOOL NSDAP PARTY ARMBAND. Worn by many organisations during the 1930’s and 40’s. SA, RAD, etc etc. This armband is in near mint condition. Three piece construction. Red wool base with white ribbed satin circle and black satin swastika. No RZM label unfortunately, as it looks good enough to have one!

EARLY ALL WOOL NSDAP/PARTY ARMBAND WITH RZM LABEL. A very good, early all wool red NSDAP armband with the paper issue RZM label stuck inside. There are two small areas of moth/wear but these are on the reverse and not visible for display. Three piece construction with white satin circle with black satin swastika sewn to it. Good looking piece.

Early German RLB/DLV alloy buckle. Early alloy German RLB/DLV belt buckle. All alloy buckle with nickelled catch, straight winged eagle but with no manufacturer marks. Slight rubbing to highlights and loss of blackening to swastika otherwise excellent condition.

EARLY HEAVY THIRD REICH NAVY BROCADE BUCKLE IN SILVER. This is part of a small collection purchased from a family in Germany. A nice EARLY silver belt buckle for the navy brocade belt. This is for the naval administration and is heavily silver plated of a BRASS base, so is much heavier than the aluminium ones. This buckle would have come from the mid-1930's. A fantastic buckle with great crystal clear detail. This buckle has been worn and used, as the silver finish to the front of the buckle has been polish or worn by the uniform. Silver was for naval administration, and is actually much rarer than the gilt varieties. Buckle is complete with the second slider to fit directly to the belt. A great display piece.

Early Heer Oberfeldwebel Shoulder Straps. A pair of early shoulder straps for probable use on the M35 tunic for the senior NCO rank of Oberfeldwebel. Of typical pointed form without arm of service piping and made in dark feldgrau fine cloth. This type of shoulder strap was in use between 1934 and 1938. In good, used condition, good examples of a matching set of early straps.

Early Hitler Youth belt buckle. Early, all brass Hitler Youth belt buckle. Until the HJ became a seperate organisation in the early thirties it was regarded as the youth section of the NSDAP and as such wore a small 35mm version of the standard type II SA buckle in brass. This example is a two part, brass buckle with white metal prongs and post. In good overall condition with one dent at 9 O'Clock and other minor abrasions consistent with wear. Uncommon.

EARLY HITLER YOUTH BUCKLE AND BELT. RZM MARKED. This is a good used example of a HJ nickel plated, steel belt buckle with original leather belt. Not mint, the buckle has some slight lifting here and there, but nickel plating is 95% complete. Is marked on reverse, in small letters, RZM M4/28. This is the Paulmann & Crone company in Ludenscheid, who made badges, buckles etc etc. belt is a nice thick leather with light brown inside. Has owners name inked in.

EARLY HITLER YOUTH OR DJ, BREAD BAG. A very nice example of a bread bag used by the Hitler Youth or Deutche Jungvolk. In green canvas, with complete belt loops, tabs and all leather straps. The interior buttons are all present and are the 'football' type pattern used on Hither Youth a DJ uniforms etc. In excellent condition with no damage.

Early Issue SLR Manual. ' User Handbook for the Rifle, 7.62mm., L1A1 Land Service 1959 '. 40pgs with exploded diagrams, fold-out plates, photographs and sketches outlining the use of Britain's standard semi-auto rifle. Early issue manual for the SLR which was only adopted a few years earlier. Excellent, used condition.

EARLY NICKLE 2nd Pattn. FS KNIFE - CHEQUERED GRIP. A good example of what seems to be a Wilkinson FS knife (not marked). Blade is a modified 1st Pattn type which they used on the early 2nd. knives. Riccasso has been factory shortened and ground down leaving the little 'triangle' at the top near the crossguard. An almost identical example of this is shown in the FS knife book. Heavily nickel plated grip etch which has the machine chequered finish. Crossguard is stamped with WD arrow and numbers '58' (could be 56) Blade is clean and tidy but has seen use and tip is a little blunt. Scabbard is in good order. Been modified a little at the top to accommodate the ball pommel. Nothing remains of the elasticated strap. Leather is all very supple. Scabbard body is brown and remains of leg tabs are there. Bottom scabbard chape is a 1st Pattn type and is affixed by a staple. Overall a very decent example of early 2nd Pattn.

Early NSDAP Party Badge. Enamel and silvered brass NSDAP Party Badge. RZM No25 ( Rudolf Reiling, Pforzheim) marked to reverse with pin type fitting. Patinated to the reverse with similar patination to the obverse, with undamaged enamel. Another of the souvenirs of a Control Commission officer.

Early Post-Victorian Brigadier's Bullion Cap Badge. A Brigadier's cap badge in fine bullion wire.In good used condition with a little rubbing to the plush of the crown.

Early Prussian Wehrpass. Early Prussian wehrpass to a Jäger Franz Scherkenbach of the 2nd Komp Jager Batallion No.8. Appears to have been a one year volunteer, a fabric worker who has gone on to serve with the Landwehr and includes various entry outlining his service from 1881 including training with the Gewehr 88 rifle. Also includes a certificate of service. Slightly tired condition but uncommon.

Early R.A.F. Silk Escape Map - Germany/Central Europe. 47cms x 37cms, single sided R.A.F. Silk Escape Map dating from 1941. Produced by the A.D.I. ( Maps ) of the Air Ministry, this early example shows Germany and Central Europe and is coded 9U and Air Ministry marked. In excellent clean and bright condition.

Early RAF Escape Map. Early issue, single-sided silk escape map focusing on central Europe, Germany, Poland, Switzerland , Austria and Hungary. Single sided, black and white printed on silk marked ' A.D.I.(MAPS) Air Ministry ' and designated ' 9U '. In good condition with some staining .

Early RAF/Notts & Derby Portrait with Associated Badges. 10 x 15cm portrait of an officer sporting 1st Pattern RAF wings and wearing the collar and cap badges of his parent regiment - Notts and Derbys in a contemporary frame. Accompanied by a pair of bronzed collar badges by Gaunt and a bronzed cap badge with both blades intact. Recent local saleroom acquisition.

EARLY SA BRASS BUCKLE AND ORIGINAL BELT. A good example of an early SA buckle and original leather belt. Overall in good used condition. Leather in supple order. Looks like the original owner got a little larger as he wore it as it's been professionally lengthened by the addition of an extended tongue. Nice early brass buckle. Seems to have been together for ever.

Early SA Kepi. Post 1931 SA Kepi. Manufactured in light brown twill to be worn with the brown shirt, with the first pattern national emblem above a single polished silvered button and leather chin strap. Clean interior with faux leather headband but no manufacturer's details. These caps do not have an RZM tag, their manufacture predates the formation of the RZM organisation. Excellent, clean condition possibly unissued or little used example.

Early Soldier magazines. Early 1949/50 editions of 'Soldier' - the British Army magazine. With stylish full colour covers, the reverse with coy looking forces sweethearts, and the contents covering individual units and their work, new badges, news and a look back to wartime events. Evocative and useful.

EARLY THIRD REICH 'WAFFENROCK' PARADE TUNIC FOR SENIOR ARTILLERY SERGEANT. A marvellous example of a very high quality parade Waffenrock tunic for a Senior Wachtmeister NCO of the Artillery. With much silver tress ribbon on the collars and cuffs, these tunics look better than the Officers ones in my opinion. This tunic is in really great condition, has obvious evidence of having been worn with some staining to the lining under the arms and wear to the edge of the cuff lining. Beautifully made in heavy green serge wool. The silver rank tress ribbon runs around the top of the collar etc, whch designates this as an early tunic, pre-1936, as after this time the silver tress ran along the bottom of the tunic collar. Waffenfarbe is red for the artillery and this is evident all over the runic, collar patches, epaulettes, tunic trim and cuffs etc. The original silver bullion national eagle is sewn to the right breast and is of superior (officer) quality. Senior Sergeant Major rank identification badge on right sleeve bordered in silver wire. On the right sleeve is the specialist badge for a 'gun layer'. This is a SUPERIOR tunic in every way, totally untouched and a real piece of history. (tunics are hard to photograph and we have limited space here, I can send much better, detailed pictures upon request)

EARLY THIRD REICH ARMBAND FOR VETERANS ASSOCIATION. This a members armband is in dark blue/black wool and has the War Veteran\'s Association, or Kyffhauserbund - 1933-38 it has the members bevo’ cotton badge stitched to the front. In good condition.

EARLY THIRD REICH DJ (Deutche Jungvolk) ENAMEL BADGE. A nice circular membership badge for the DJ (youngest members of the Hitler Youth) Enameled front with the single DJ rune. This is the second pattern badge and was worn before and in conjunction with the HJ diamond when it was introduced in 1933. In very good, uncleaned condition. Black patina to the reverse Ges.Gesch marked. Pin back all correct and working.

EARLY THIRD REICH NSDAP/PARTY ARMBAND IN WOOL WITH RZM LABEL. Worn in their hundreds and thousands by many organisations. This is an earlier one in red wool with white satin circle and black satin separately applied, swastika. Open at the back as it has been removed from a uniform sleeve, there is evidence of the red cotton threads etc. There are a few very small age/moth holes, but nothing serious. There is a blue printed paper RZM label still stuck to the inside.

EARLY THIRD REICH SA POLITICAL TYPE CANVAS BREAD BAG. Nearly identical to ones used by the Wehrmacht, but with single D ring on the front. Nice tan canvas with no holes of damage. All belt loops and belt hooks present, all internal leather tabs and straps, all buttons present. Separate pocket inside.

Early Wool N.S.D.A.P. Party Armband. Worn by all members of the NSDAP, this is an early heavy wool construction armband. Three piece construction, background, circle and moire fabric swastika. There are small moth holes to the reverse, the armband is otherwise in good condition. Good origina example..

Early WW2 Irish Guards No.1 Dress Officer's Cap. Contained in it's original Herbert Johnson box, this example of an Irish Guards No.1 Dress Cap is in sleepy stored condition. Featuring a bullion peak , king's crown Irish Guards buttons and an unmarked silver and enamel cap badge. Fully lined with clear manufacturer's details and named ' Jackson ' to leather headband reverse, this was originally the property of A.J.Goddard Jackson. Box in tired condition with very faint name and address, the cap as previously stated in stored and sleepy condition but otherwise excellent. Another item with potential research opportunities.

Early WW2 Japanese Rank Insignia. Japanese detachable rank insignia for the Type 5 tunic. Embroidered cotton on wool with leather backing shoulder boards for the rank of Superior Private. These boards were to be used on the Type 5 tunic introduced in 1930 and to be replaced by the Type 98 but was encountered throughout the early part of the War. Good overall condition with slight mothing.

EARLY ‘BEVO’ CONSTRUCTION NSDAP ARMBAND. Used and worn by most Third Reich organisations this is a nice early piece in red cotton. The central white circle and swastika are all woven into and part of the cotton cloth, ‘bevo’ style. A little grubby from age but with no damage or problems.

East Lancashire Officer's Silver Cap Badge. Cast silver officer's cap badge of the East Lancashire Regiment. Sphinx within a wreath surmounted by a crown with a riveted and gilded rose. Blades to the reverse, deeply patinated with bright gilt. Attractive example.

East Lancashire Regt. 1922 Patt. Cap. A good example of an O/R's 1922 Patt. Cap. Featuring a rough serge body and peak with cotton lining and oil cloth headband and spring peak stiffenerBarely discernible manufacturer's details present. Brown Patent leather band with a bi-metal East Lancashire Regt. cap badge which has left impressions to strap.In good, sound condition with some areas of light grazing.

Eickhorn Catalogue - Swords for the British Empire. Original 12pg, large format catalogue entitled \'Swords for the British Empire - Carl Eickhorn, Solingen\'. Probably published in the late 1920s or early 1930s the catalogue shows detailed illustrations of all the major military and masonic pattern swords available to Britain and her Dominions. In excellent ,clean condition with lightly rusted staples.

Eierhandgranate 17n/A. WW1 German egg hand grenade 1917 new model. A good clean example with 65% of it's original black finish fitted with a lead alloy transportation plug with leather washer. The new model differed from it's predecessor in having a cast segmented ring around it's centre to aid grip and fragmentation effect.INERT UK sales only.

Ein Volk, Ein Reich Day Badge. Die-stamped day badge with the ubiquitous Third Reich motto \' Ein Volk, Ein Reich \'. Brass construction, pinback with manufacturer\'s details \' Schwertner & Cie, Graz, Eggenberg \'. Good, clean condition.

Eisenhower D-Day Leaflet. An original Eisenhower leaflet which was distributed to all Allied airmen, sailors, soldiers and airborne units on the evening before D-Day. Intended as an exhortation to victory before the invasion these leaflets were kept as souvenirs, as with this example. Clear signs of folding with light marking but otherwise excellent, used condition.

Eisenhower D-Day Leaflet. An original Eisenhower leaflet which was distributed to all Allied airmen, sailors, soldiers and airborne units on the evening before D-Day. Intended as an exhortation to victory before the invasion these leaflets were kept as souvenirs, as with this example. Clear signs of folding with light marking, particularly to the reverse but otherwise excellent, used condition.

EK II ringmarked ' 120 '. Iron Cross Second Class by Franz Petzl of Vienna carrying the ring mark ' 120 '. Cross with patinated silver frame and minor wear to core finish, a good example of an EKII. Accompanied by an original length of ribbon.

EK II ringmarked ' 128 '. Iron Cross Second Class by S. Jablonski GmbH, Eitterstrasse 17, Posen ring marked ' 128 '. Standard three part construction in good overall condition with wear to high points and some minor paint loss to the core.

EK II ringmarked ' 128 '. Iron Cross Second Class by S.Jablonski GmbH of Posen carrying the ringbark ' 128 '. Cross in as found condition, heavily toned and slightly grubby after it's life in a box of souvenirs. Minor scratching of paint to core to the reverse but otherwise good example of an EKII. Accompanied by an original length of ribbon.

EK II ringmarked ' 3 '. Iron Cross Second Class by Wilhelm Deumer, Ludenscheid carrying the ringbark ' 3 '. Cross with patinated silver frame and a very slight bloom to reverse of the core, otherwise good example of an EKII. Accompanied by an original length of ribbon.

EK II ringmarked ' 65 '. Iron Cross Second Class by Klein & Quenzer carrying the ring mark ' 65 '. Cross with cleaned silver frame, a good example of an EKII. Accompanied by an original length of ribbon.

EK II ringmarked ' 7 '. Iron Cross Second Class by Paul Meybauer, Berlin carrying the ringbark ' 7 '. Cross with patinated silver frame and a very slight bloom to the obverse and reverse of the core, otherwise good example of an EKII. Accompanied by an original length of ribbon.

EK II ringmarked \' 128 \'. Iron Cross Second Class by S. Jablonski G.m.b.H., Posen carrying the crisply impressed and clear ring mark \' 128 \'. Cross with deeply patinated silver frame with rubbing to highlights and wear to core , a characterful example of an EKII. Accompanied by an original length of ribbon.

EK II ringmarked \' 13 \' - Gustav Brehmer Iron Cross Second Class by Gustav Brehmer, Markneukirchen carrying the ring mark \' 13 \'. Three piece construction with magnetic iron core, deeply toned with a slightly deformed ring accompanied by an original, full length ribbon.

EK II ringmarked \' 137 \'. Iron Cross Second Class by J. H. Werner, Berlin carrying the ring mark ' 137 '. Cross with deeply toned silver frame , a good attractive example of an EKII from an uncommon manufacturer. Accompanied by an original length of ribbon.

EK II ringmarked \' 25 \'. Iron Cross Second Class by the group \' Arbeitsgemeinschaft der Graveur-Gold-und Silberschemiede-Innungen \' carrying the ring mark \' 25 \'. Cross with deeply toned silver frame , a good attractive example of an EKII from an uncommon manufacturer. Accompanied by an original length of ribbon.

EK II ringmarked \' 4 \' - Steinhauer & Lück. Iron Cross Second Class by Steinhauer & Lück carrying the ring mark \' 4 \'. Cross with deeply toned silver frame , a good attractive example of an EKII from an uncommon manufacturer. Accompanied by an original full-length ribbon. This example was one of several awards , all by Steinhauer & Lück, that were part of one veteran\'s souvenirs.

EKI Original EKI. Three piece construction with block hinge and contoured pin fastening. Non-maker marked with patinated frame and reverse. Good, used example with a characterful appearance.

EKI - Rudolf Wachtler & Lange. A good honest, heavily worn EKI that has come from a private source. Heavily toned frame with wear to the highpoints of the core, block hinge with contoured pin and flat wire catch. Reverse of the pin is incused with the mark ' 100 ' indicating manufacture by Rudolf Wachtler & Lange, Mittweida. Grubby condition.

EKI Award Certificate. Award certificate indicating the award of an EKI to Obgf.Helmut Scholz of 2/Gren.Rgt.266 on 25th June 1944. Gren.Regt.266 were based in Brittany and were largely destroyed by Allied forces, including the 4th U.S. Armored Division, during the battles around Saint-Malo in July 1944. Good condition, has been folded.

EKII - Arbeitsgemeinschaft fur Heereshedarf. An excellent, possibly unissued EKII, not ring marked but shows the attributes of the makers Arbeitsgemeinschaft fur Heereshedarf in der Graveur-ubd Ziselierung, Berlin who often used the ring stamp \' 23 \'. Three piece construction with bright silver frame with all finish present to core. Excellent example.

EKII - Rudolf Wachtler & Lange. An excellent, possibly unissued EKII ring marked ' 100 'indicating manufacture by Rudolf Wachtler & Lange, Mittweida. Bright frame with much original lacquered finish with undamaged finish to core. Accompanied by an original unissued ribbon.

EKII Propaganda Postcard. 1939 Postcard featuring an EKII with oak leaves and a motivational quote from Hitler which translates ' There can be only one winner and it is us '. Postally unused and in excellent, clean condition. POSTFREE within UK

Embroidered Combined Operations Badge. Classic example of a circular, embroidered Combined Operations badge as worn by Commandos until the introduction of the Commando Group badge. The badge was designed in 1942 by Lieutenant D.A. Grant RNVR. In good, used condition with clear evidence of having been removed from a uniform.

Enemy Sabotage Equipment Identification Manual. Scarce 1943 manual ' Enemy Sabotage Equipment ( Identification ). 67pgs mostly of b/w illustrations showing explosives, fuzes, concealment etc. Ironically many of the illustrations are of Allied equipment which was in widespread use by German special forces who availed themselves of captured supplies meant for SOE. In good, clean condition, ex lib IWM.

Enfield No4/No.5 Rifle Magazines - N.O.S. New old stock magazines for use with the No.4 and No.5 Lee Enfield .303 rifles. Still contained in their stores wrapping and in new condition these original magazines are not easy to find in this condition. Manufacturer markings to platform otherwise devoid of inspection marks etc. Some very minor rust marks from storage, otherwise perfect. Several available. NOT FOR SALE TO NORTHERN IRELAND EXCEPT TO FAC HOLDERS FOR RELEVANT WEAPON

Escape ' Swinger ' Type Compasses. Another of M.I.9's creations, a pair of swinger compasses in their original wrapping, as issued. Designed to be suspended on a line in water to provide a makeshift compass. Small enough to be concealed in the uniform or in goods sent into POW camps. Good, unused condition.

Escape and Evasion Razor Blade. An individually wrapped razor blade that has been magnetized so that when suspended by a thread in a glass of water it would act as a compass for escape and evasion purposes. These were issued in escape packs and comforts parcels with other blades but only one blade per pack was magnetized. Various different brands were used this one made by The Fleet Safety Razor Blade by The Dominion Steel Corp. Ltd. of Sheffeield. Light rust staining to blade otherwise in very good condition in original packaging. Several available.

Escape compass Small 15mm compass intended to be concealed or used as part of an escape kit. Brass cased compass, of British manufacture, black painted body, undamaged glass. Devised by M.I.9 the department charged with facilitating the escape of British Prisoners of War. In good, working order. 2 available

Escape compass Small 15mm compass intended to be concealed or used as part of an escape kit. Brass cased compass, generally considered to be of British manufacture, black painted body, undamaged glass. Devised by M.I.9 the department charged with facilitating the escape of British Prisoners of War. In good, working order.

Escape Compass in Waterproof Pouch. 10mm escape compass contained in waterproof rubberised pouch. Intended for tropical use, the blackened compass has a 'star' pointer and is sealed into the pouch which has a grey cotton lanyard to enable wear round the neck often associated with RAF issue. Compass in working order.

Escape Knife. An example of the very desirable and sought after Escape Knife. Devised by Clayton Hutton of MI9 drawing on earlier Victorian designs, these knives were issued to members of the SOE, OSS, RAF and other Special Forces. This example is in ' tool box ' condition with only 20% of it's original bluing remaining and typically missing one of the saw blades which were notoriously fragile. In all other resects all tools and blades are present and operable with the knife blade showing signs of sharpening. This example would reward a little TLC.

Escape Map T2/T4 Iran and the Caspian Sea. Double-sided, hemmed rayon escape map T2/T4 centring on Iran to the one side and those countries surrounding the Caspian Sea to the other. Scale 1:3,200,000. Excellent, clean condition.

Escape saw. Escape saw in it\'s original cardboard sleeve. The saw was a component of escape packs and was also included, covertly, in Red Cross parcels and gifts sent into the Camps. One end of the sleeve ripped to show saw, and another example shown alongside for comparison ( not included ).

Escape Saw. 7.5cm saw blade designed for concealment or inclusion in escape packs for use in escape attempts. This example, one of several types produced, is single edged with a hole to one end to aid retention in a an extemporised handle. Good, clean condition. POSTFREE within UK.

Escape \' Swinger \' Type Compass. Another of M.I.9's creations, a swinger compass as issued. Designed to be suspended on a line in water to provide a makeshift compass. Small enough to be concealed in the uniform or in goods sent into POW camps. Good, unused condition. POSTFREE within UK

ESSEX AIRFIELDS IN WW2 & CAMBRIDGESHIRE AIRFIELDS Vi IN WW2 BY GRAHAM SMITH. A great pair of books for both counties of Essex and Cambridgeshire. Extensive research and history of all the little airfields that sprung up during the war and what’s happened to them since. Fascinating reading. Both paperback compies in very good condition 288 pages each and original cost £11.95 each. Postage at cost by negotiation with buyer.

Essex Regiment photographic portrait. A good clear photographic study of a Lieutenant in the Essex Regiment. Wearing medals for service in South Africa and taken in a studio in Bangalore. Good , clear image in slightly foxed mounts, image size 9.5 x 9.5cms approx.

EXCELLENT CONDITION PANZER ASSAULT BADGE IN BRONZE. RARE MAKER. A really nice Tank Assault badge or 'Panzerkampf Abzeichen' in bronze. Nearly ALL of the bronze finish remains to the front, around 85-90%, and 100% remains to the reverse. It is made by the very rare maker EWE. Apparently EWE were a small Austrian firm and seemed to ONLY make silver and bronze Panzer badges, as their maker mark has not been seen on any other WW2 German badges. Pin and hook are in great condition and the detail/casting is extremely crisp. If you collect by maker, perhaps this is one you don't have.

EXCELLENT HITLER YOUTH BUCKLE AND ORIGINAL BELT. Nice to find together and in great condition. A steel HJ buckle with bright finish. In perfect condition and beautifully marked RZM M/4/55. Belt is black leather with original inner keeper sewn to the end.

EXTREMELY UNUSUAL HITLER YOUTH BREAD BAG WITH ORIGINAL RZM LABEL. I’ve had MANY bread bags in my time. Blue Luftwaffe ones, standard Herr ones, but I can never remember having one specifically for the Hitler Youth! Colour has obviously bleached a bit over the years, so I imagine it was originally tan? It is complete with all the leather belt straps and aluminium hooks. No real wear and no damage. The RZM fabric label is machine stitched to the front just underneath the main flap. It’s is dated 1934 and it is specifically for ‘Brotbeutel’. It features a HJ diamond and the RZM circle. A great and rare piece of equipment. Hopefully ideal for a HJ collector.

F-S Etched 3rd Patt F.S. Knife. A heavily used 3rd Patt F.S. Knife which originally carried Wilkinson etches to the blade.This wartime example retains much of it's finish to the ringed grip which has a number ' 3 ' cast into the top . Some minor rubbing and wear to the highpoints . Blade has been heavily sharpened with a stone leaving only partial remains of the two etches, this type and manner of sharpening suggests service use rather than postwar gardening or misuse by a child. Typical wartime pattern sheath with both tabs but missing elastic retainer and some wear and rubbing demonstrating having been carried, but in good order . 3rd Patt knives with etches are uncommon and had this been in better order would have commanded a much higher price however, still a good example of a scarce knife that has been carried and used.

F.A.N.Y Peaked Cap. WW2 Peaked cap for a member of the F.A.N.Y. Manufactured by Scott & Co of Piccadilly, this official ' W.T.S ( F.A.N.Y.) ' pattern of cap is made from a fine serge with a glazed cotton interior onto which a large maker's label is sewn. Bronze cap badge by Gaunt with bronze F.A.N.Y. buttons retaining the leather chin strap. Owner's details to interior label. In excellent, clean condition with slight scuffing to lining through wear. Would approximate to a size 6 3/4 - 7.

F.A.N.Y. Beret. WW2 Beret for a member of the F.A.N.Y. Manufactured by Scott & Co of Piccadilly, this official ' W.T.S ( F.A.N.Y.) ' beret is made from a fine serge with a fine glazed cotton interior onto which a large maker's label is sewn. Bronze cap badge by J.R.Gaunt with a name, hinting at the social status of many F.A.N.Y. members inked to the label. An example of the headwear favoured by special duties F.A.N.Y. members. In excellent, used condition with a smattering of light moth grazes.

F.A.N.Y. Insignia. A set of bronzed insignia for a member of the Women's Transport Service or F.A.N.Y. and an example of the cloth shoulder rank worn by a Cadet Ensign. This rank system was unique to the First Aid Nursing Yeomanry and was in use between 1938 and 1945 when it was replaced by the more conventional Army rank system. Bladed cap badge clearly manufacturer marked ' Gaunt London ' as are both matching collar badges. Uncommon.

F.S.Fighting Knife Sweetheart badge. Pinback sweetheart badge bearing a miniature 1st Patt fighting knife mounted on a mother of pearl background. This type of badge is typical of those made in the Middle East and are colloquially known as \' Bethlehem \' badges. Excellent condition and unusual.

FAA Burma Star, Ephemera and Photograph Album Grouping. Fleet Air Arm Burma star grouping to A/PO. Donald Heyes Driver and Air Mechanic with 1830 Sqn. on HMS Illustrious. Grouping consists of 39-45, Africa, Burma bar Pacific Stars, Defence and War Medals, mounted as worn, paperwork including Driver\'s Certificate of Service, 30+ loose photographs and a Photograph album contains approx 90 views all annotated. Loose photos, some cut from another album ( ? ) show views of Corsairs, Hellcats and Avengers with crashes, landings and take-offs, again some annotated and various naval and ship photographs. Album contains usual tourist views of India, Egypt etc. and Swordfish operating from HMS Formidable, HMS Barham and Warspite operating in the Mediterranean and various views of Swordfish, Albacores and Brewster. 1830 NAS was formed in 1943 and joined HMS Illustrious later that year operating in the Bay of Bengal with strikes against Sabang and Palembang. 1945 saw illustrious join the British Pacific Fleet in operations in the China Sea including Okinawa. She suffered a near miss from a Kamikaze and then returned to the UK where 1830 NAS was disbanded and P/O Driver transferred to a shore establishment before being demobbed in early 1946. Interesting grouping with avenue for further research.

FALLSCHIRMJAGER ORIGINAL PHOTOS/POSTCARDS. These are two original photographs/ postcards which details the campaigns carried out by the German Parachute regiments. One depicts a fantastic shot of a Fallschurmjager in mid-jump from the plane door. Great detail of the helmet and equipment. The other is a shot from the ground looking up at parachute floating to the ground. These date from POST 1943. The reverse of the postcard reads:- : Jump[combat] actions of the paratroopers- Norway, Holland, Belgium, Greece, Crete, Sicily, Liberation of the Duce, Leros (As Mussolini wasn't freed by the Skorzeny and his men until September 1943, the card must post-date that event.) Price for pair.

Fallschirmjager Thomas McGuirl and Uwe Feist 1993 1st ed.Fallschirmjager by Thomas McGuirl and Uwe Feist, Ryton Publications. 205pgs profusely illustrated throughout with colour and b/w illustrations. Invaluable guide. Good, used condition with slightly sunned boards.

FANTASTIC LUFTWAFFE M43 WINTER FUR CAP. A prime example of the sheepskin winter cap issued to Luftwaffe ground troops. In mint condition the cap features fold down ear flaps with also connect together when not on use with a button. White winter finish. Peaked front. Luftwaffe eagle and roundel sewn to the front. Wonderful cap.

FANTASTIC OFFICERS BINOCULARS USED IN BOER & WWI In amazing perfect order, these binoculars were made and ordered in 1899. Made for E.W. Margesson. His initials appear on the frame of the binoculars and his initials are embossed into the lid of the brown leather case. E.W. Margesson ended up a Lieutenant Colonel in The Norfolk Regiment and was MID in 1916. These binoculars were purchased via the Naval and Military Club in Piccadilly. He served in the Norfolk Regiments from 1899, so was probably involved in the Boer War, but so far I cannot find any records for this. These are very high quality 9x magnification and are in PERFECT condition with 100% optics etc. Made by GOERZ in BERLIN. Original velvet lined case again is in perfect used condition. These are now 121 years old and true antiques. An amazing piece of history. Totally unique! How have they survived like this for so long? Worth of further research.

FANTASTIC ORIGINAL SASH RIBBON FOR THE THIRD REICH GRAND CROSS AWARD!!!! The Third Reich Grand Cross award is one of the rarest and most valuable of the awards issued during that time. The highest grade was only presented to very few recipients. This is a uniqur opportunity to buy the original sah ribbon that went with the higher grades of this award. Recently purchased directly from an English veterans family, the ribbon was covered with dozens of Third reich party badges. all pinned to the ribbon. These have been removed and we are lefy with the complete sash ribbon and the little snap clip that the award was attached to.The ribbon has the small pin marks in the surface where the party badges were. This is a 'once in a lifetime' chance to acquire the ribbon to a very rare award. it is 200% original and in excellent, complete condition.

FANY/MTC Waistbelt. Leather Sam Brown style waist belt of the pattern used for FANY or MTC members. This pattern is distinct in having no provision for a cross strap or equipment/sword loops as found on a standard Sam Brown. This example would fit 28"-30" waist and is in good condition, faint ink name and inscription to interior.

FANY/SOE rank device. FANY rank device of the type that is associated with FANYs working with the SOE usually in communications/signals roles. This particular example is mounted onto a removable KD shoulder board with the rank symbols themselves being removable for washing. In excellent condition and uncommon.

Far East Communication Squadron Unit lapel badge. 1940s gilt and enamel lapel badge by H.W.Miller for the Far East Communication Squadron. Formed in 1947 and based at RAF Changi, Singapore before being disbanded in 1960. Good clean condition.

Female Luftwaffe Auxiliary Service Brooch. Dienstnadel or service brooch worn by Luftwaffeheferinnen or female Luftwaffe Auxiliaries. Stamped, pinback brooch with a greyed finish to be worn on the left lapel of uniform jackets or in civilian dress. Ln-Helferinnen served in a number of roles most notably amongst the flak crews. Good, overall condition, wear to highlights.

Feuerloschpolizei NCO's Sleeve Eagle. Machine embroidered NCO's sleeve eagle worn by the Feuerloschpolizei. Carmine cotton embroidered police eagle on a wreath on grey backing. Good, probably unused condition.

Field Almanac 1918. Unusual WW1 manual - ' Field Almanac 1918 ' covering all types of information from important dates in the War, morse code, currency, badges of rank, including the newly arrived American forces, measurements and information on the principle British artillery. Good, used condition.

Field Service Manual - Signal Service - Signal Company. 1913 Field Service Manual - Signal Service - Signal Company ( Cable ) Expeditionary Force. 44pgs listing every item of kit from rations to shaving mirrors required by the Officers, Ncos and men of a signal company in forming an expeditionary force. Also lists manpower and trade requirements as well as horses, transports and latrines !! Excellent condition ex IWM lib.

Fieldcraft, Sniping & Intelligence. 1941 3rd ed. ' Fieldcraft, Sniping & Intelligence ' by Mgr.N.A.D.Armstrong late of various sniping schools in France 1915-1918. 210pgs outlining the roles of scout/sniper with major sections on camouflage, loopholes, hides, telescopic sights, rifle care and shooting techniques. Illustrated throughout with sketches, diagrams and colour plates. Good, used condition with slight damp damage to corners of boards.

Finnish m/43 \' Penaali \' ( box-mine m/43 \' pen-box \'). Original example of a Finnish m/43 \' Penaali \' pen box AP mine. Wooden AP mine similar in design to the Soviet Pmd 6 AP mine and copied by the Germans and various other countries and a design still in use today. Wooden body with a German ZZ42 Igniter and glass booster. Good condition with clear indications of having been deployed.

FIRE DEPT VOLUNTEER ARMBAND- WW2 GERMAN. A little difficult to identify exactly but from the shape of the helmet etc., it is most likely of German origin. A very nice and well made armband in dark blue wool. Further lined inside. Oval cloth Fire Dept badge sewn to middle. Fire helmet with crossed axes. Red band sewn around the middle. No damage, no moth.

First Aid Nursing Yeomanry (F.A.N.Y.)Cap Badge. British. First Aid Nursing Yeomanry (F.A.N.Y.) cap badge. Bronze, solid construction with both lugs and pin.

First Pattern Kriegsmarine National Emblem. Die-struck first pattern national emblem for use by the Kriegsmarine. Officially introduced in 1934 and then quickly superseded in 1936. Gilded brass eagle with a 50mm wingspan in good, used condition with both pins. Gilding present to the reverse.

FLAG FOR ROYAL ANGLICAN REGIMENT. This a nice blue hessian flag with the insignia for the Royal Anglican Regiment in the centre. Complete with rope halyard and toggle. Modern made, but ideal for a display. Measures 34" x 70" overall. In perfect condition.

Flak 38 20mm AP/T projectile and case. 1942 dated 20mm Armour Piercing projectile and case . Projectile with 70% + of it's original colour and stencilling with a yellow band signifying a yellow trace element. 1943 dated lacquered steel case with manufacturer's letter codes and Waffenampt . Excellent, original condition with some areas of very minor corrosion and marking. INERT - available within UK ONLY

Flak 38 20mm AP/T Round. 1943 dated 20mm Armour Piercing projectile and case . Projectile with 70% + of it's original colour and stencilling with a red band signifying a red trace element. 1943 dated brass washed steel case with manufacturer's letter codes and Waffenampt . Excellent, original condition with some areas of very minor corrosion and marking. INERT - available within UK ONLY

Flak An Rhein und Ruhr 1942 landscape format book demonstrating the role of the Luftwaffe flak units based along the Rhein and Ruhr Valleys. The book is illustrated with a series of highly detailed water colours showing everything from searchlights, light flak, sound location and heavy flak completed in the typical style of the period. Named to an Uffz. of Flak Regt.4. Hard covers in good overall condition with light rubbing of boards

Flieger HJ Shoulder Strap. Blue piped Hitler Youth Flight shoulder strap. Flieger-HJ, Bann 663, Litzmannstadt/Wartheland. Slip on pattern and probably unissued with paper RZM label to reverse. Excellent condition.

FR693 3rd Patt F.S.Knife - Royal Marines. An excellent unissued 3rd Patt F.S.Knife , probably by Wilkinsons. Casting marked ' 2 ' to handle with ' FR693 ' impressed alongside, with broad arrow ' 12 ' inspection mark to bottom of handle. Machine ground blade in unsharpened condition with all cross graining, slight rubbing to handle highlights. Sheath in tight condition with evidence of original dressing and lacquer, impressed ' FR271 ' to reverse, slight storage verdigris. These knives have an interesting story and I refer you to the excellent work by Ron Flook on the FS knife for the full story. These original wartime knives were put into stock and reinventoried by the Admiralty for eventual use by the Royal Marines, they have subsequently been disposed from stores, hence their condition. Excellent condition.

FRAMED PORTRAIT PHOTO R.N.A.S. OFFICER 1917. This is a beautiful period picture frame made of beaten copper over wood, containing an original period portrait photograph of an officer in the Royal Naval Air Service dating from WW1, 1917 approx. Very young officer is 3/4 pose in RNAS uniform. Bottom corner of frame is marked in pencil with name and place. Frame is beaten copper in a typical early '20's style, permanently fixed on the bottom of the frame is a beautiful RNAS cap badge. The RNAS was the marine/naval version of the Royal Flying Corps established around the same time. A really lovely frame and picture, original to each other.

Frankentag Hesselberg 1935, NSDAP Gau Franken Tinny. Die stamped, magnetic steel tinny for \' Frankentag Hesselberg 1935, NSDAP Gau Franken \'. Silvered finish to obverse, minor patch of corrosion to reverse, pin intact.

Frankfurt DAF Pinback Tinny. Die-struck, pinback tinny issued for the day of celebration of the Reich's craftsmen held in Frankfurt by the DAF in 1935. Good, used condition with some minor surface marking. POSTFREE within UK

Free French F.F.I. (Forces Françaises de l\'Intérieur) Badge. Original WWII Free French F.F.I. (Forces Françaises de l\'Intérieur) Badge .Silver plated metal with blue white and red paint detailing . Marked: A.Bertrand, Edit and numbered 47597 to reverse. Good, condition with slight wear to paint finish with original steel retaining pin.

Free French Saboteurs. Another of the excellent guides produced by Histoire & Collections \' Free French Saboteurs \' tells the stories behind some of the French resistance saboteurs, trained by the British secret service during WW2. Illustrated throughout with b/w photographs, and colour photographs of the rare original specialist clothing and equipment. 216 pls, card covers.

Freikorps Honour Badge of the III Marine Brigade von Loewenfeld. 2nd Class Honour Badge of the III Marine Brigade von Loewenfeld. The Brigade was made up of members of the former Imperial Navy - mostly officers, and was involved in the fighting alongside other Freikorps units, against the Berlin strikes in 1919, the Polish rebellion in Upper Silesia and against the rebellion in the Ruhr. Bronzed, brass cross with manufacturer's details to the reverse with attached ribbon in German national colours, all in good condition.

Freikorps Sleeve Badge - Kokampf. Struck brass Totenkopf attached to a black, backed diamond shape piece of badge cloth . This badge was associated with one of the Freikorps units - Tank Abteilung Korting which managed to assemble a number of armoured cars and five tanks which took part in the street fighting in Berlin. Their vehicles were all adorned with the Totenkopf symbol and there is photographic evidence of it being worn as a sleeve insignia in this form. In good used condition with evidence of having been removed from a uniform. Uncommon.

French 25mm Hotchkiss AP Round. Inert French 25 x 193.5mm AP Round. Designed with the French canon de 25 mm semi-automatique modèle 1934 which also saw service with British forces as Anti-Tank Gun - 25mm Hotchkiss Mk I on 25mm. Carriage, Mk.I. When the BEF landed in France in 1939 it had insufficient numbers of anti-tank weapons, as a stop gap they were issued 300 guns. 1938 dated case with projectile with it's original coloured tip, in good condition. INERT Available within UK only

French Mle 74 Gras Bayonet. An excellent example of a French Mle 74 Epee bayonet for the Gras rifle. Matching numbers to bayonet and scabbard with profuse inspection stamps to bayonet and scabbard. The bright, rust free T section blade has the engraved markings for being manufactured n St Etienne in 1877 and looks to be in as good condition as when made. Contained in an undamaged scabbard with nearly all it's original blued finish intact. Pommel and quillion in good toned condition and other than some minor bruising to one grip this as good an example of this bayonet as I have seen.

French Mle.30 Time and Percussion Fuze. Brass Mle.30 time and percussion fuze with spiral train complete with lead protective cover. Dated 1936 and in excellent, partially strippable condition. INERT UK sales ONLY

French Model 1866 Chassepot Bayonet. Markings in script on the spine. "Mre Impale de St Etienne Aout 1867" (Manufactured in the Imperial Armory of St. Etienne in August 1867) Solid brass hilt, release spring present and works. A very good scabbard with light surface rust in a few places but most of the original blued metal finish present. Issue numbers on the scabbard and hilt are matching, so this has been together for ever. Blade is very bright and clean with no damage or nicks.GOOD example

French Model 1866 Chassepot Bayonet. Solid brass hilt with working release spring. Scabbard has quite a few dents etc, and looks to have been used as the other half in 'sword fighting'! Scabbard hanging steel loop is missing. Blade is still fairly bright and clean. There are no markings on the spine. Not prime example, but a good display or decorators piece.

French Model 1866 or Chassepot bayonet. An excellent example of this classic bayonet designed to accompany the French Chassepot rifle. Brass hilted with steel fittings and a steel yataghan blade with accompanying steel scabbard with matching numbers to bayonet and scabbard. Inscribed to top of blade indicating manufacture at Chatellerault in 1874 with numerous inspection stamps to blade and quillion. Excellent, bright, clean condition.

French Sabre-Baïonnette Modèle 1892. French Sabre-Baïonnette Modèle 1892 ( Saber Bayonet Model 1892 ) often known as the Mannlicher-Berthier 1892 model. This example is the 3rd Type easily distinguishable by the removal of the first third of the quillion during the manufacturing process, not cut-off as it is often suggested. Dating from approximately 1917 onwards with it\'s wooden grips and shortened quillion and notable for it\'s notched blade for scabbard security and the grooved top edged to the blade to ease penetration. Matching numbers to bayonet and scabbard and in good, clean condition. 18+ UK SALES ONLY

Friends Ambulance Unit History. 1947 1st ed.' friends Ambulance Unit - the story of the F.A.U. in WW2 1939 - 1946 ' by A.Tegla Davies. 494pgs outlining the extensive work undertaken by the pacifist volunteers of the Society of Friends or Quakers as they are better known. Illustrated throughout with b/w photographs and list of members and roll of honour. Good overall condition with slightly dusty boards.

Front Heil Buckle. Uncommon, two piece brass and nickel \'Front Heil\' buckle, Produced in the 1920\'s for the various veterans groups that sprung up after WW1. Worn into the Nazi era until eventually replaced when the various veteran organisations were incoporated into the Stahlhelmbund. In excellent, clean condition with some very minor staining to brass.

FS 2ND PATTN. KNIFE COMPLETELY UNTOUCHED, AS FOUND B2 MARKED. If you like as used and as found items, this is for you. Purchased this week, was part of a lot belonging to British airborne private in Ox and Bucks. Landed in glider at D-day +1, Pegasus Bridge area. The FS knife is not mint, but is complete and shows age commensurate with 70 years in an attic. Leather scabbard is complete, both leather tabs are there, as is the elastic loop, but broken. Leather is fine and not damaged, just dull with age. Dagger itself has bronze ringed grip, steel crossguard with slight rust. Top of crossguard is stamped with War Dept ^ arrow and B2. Blade retains 90% of original blued/black finish, with slight surface rust. Tip is just slightly shorter. This knife has really been there and done it, and only if it could talk. In historical condition and fantastic to find one like this

FS FIGHTING KNIFE-more pictures A few more pictures of this wonderful item.

FUHRER HEADQUARTER CUFF TITLE (old repro) Obviously an extremely rare cuff title to find as there were a limited number of staff at Hitlers headquarters!! This is a very good 80’s quality reproduction in black doe-skin cotton with yellow machined lettering with a yellow bordered trim. Has a lot of age to it and is sewn at the back. A very good ‘filler’ or display piece as you are never going to find a real one!

FULL LENGTH ORIGINAL KREIGSMARINE CAP TALLY. Recently purchased as part of a lot from the daughter of a British soldier. This is the blue cap tally with gold lettering that goes on the 'donald duck' sailors cap. In good condition with 2 small moth holes. A great item to display with navy daggers or navy badges etc.

Fw190D-9 Aircraft Handbook - Weapons layout 1944 Aircraft Handbook for the Fw190D-9 describing the weapons fit and systems for this particular aircraft. Extensive description of weapons fit, firing circuits, weapon mounts and operation. Illustrated with diagrams, sketches and pul out plates. Good, clean condition with some pages displaying the brittleness common to German official publications.

G.S.M.1918-62 - Parachute Regiment. EIIR G.S.M. 1918-62, two bars NEAR EAST, CYPRUS to 23243340 Pte.S.Moore, Parachute Regiment. Bars indicate service in operations during the Suez Crisis of 1956 and for operations against EOKA insurgents, 1955–59. Heavily toned, untouched condition.

Gammon Grenade. WWII British Grenade No.82 MkI. An excellent condition and scarce example of the 'Gammon' grenade Designed by Capt. R.S. Gammon MC of the 1st Parachute Regiment, the Gammon bomb was developed as a replacement for the tempermental and highly dangerous "sticky bomb" grenade. It consisted of an elasticized stockingette bag made of dark coloured material, a metal cap, and an 'Allways fuze' (the same fuze as found in the No. 69 grenade). Unlike conventional grenades, the Gammon bomb was flexible in the amount and type of munition that could be delivered to a target. For anti-personnel use, a small amount of plastic explosive (about half a stick), along with shrapnel-like projectiles if available, would be placed in the bag. Against armoured fighting vehicles or other armoured targets, the bag could be filled completely with explosive. In this manner it was possible to make an unusually powerful grenade that could only be thrown safely from behind cover. Widely used by both British and American airborne troops This example made by Metal Box in 1943 with a 1943 filling date, in excellent condition retaining it's original red cap and undamaged stockinette bag. Fully strippable. INERT

Gas Contaminated Area Warning Sign. Triangular, double sided warning sign used by GIOs to indicate the perimeter of a gas contaminated area. Provided with pre-drilled holes for attachment to rope or screwed to a building or stand. Marked to indicate manufacture by Metal Box in 1943. Good, overall condition with some creasing and abrasions. Uncommon.

Gau Achievement Award for shooting 1941. Pinback, gilt and enamel Gau Achievement Award for shooting 1941 for small calibre rifle. Good, clean condition.

Gau Berlin Day badge. Alloy, pin back day badge produced in celebration of the 10th anniversary of the Berlin Gau 1926-1936. Manufacturer marked to the reverse ' Albert Ihne, Ludenscheid '. Good, clean condition.

Gau Tag Darmstadt leather day badge. 45mm x 57mm leather day badge for Gau Tag - Hessen-Nassau Darmstadt 1935. Pin back fastening. Some marking to obverse but in good condition.

GauAppell Sachsen day badge. Third Reich, alloy day badge featuring a stylised Nordic design for ' Gau Appell 1936 Sachsen '. Pin fitting to reverse with date 20-21 Juni 1936 and manufacturer's details Wachtler & Lange Mittweida to reverse. Good, used condition.

Gebirgsjäger Edelweiss BeVo Sleeve Badge. Original sleeve insignia for German Wehrmacht Gebirgsjäger. Classic BeVo construction, slightly marked and creased.

General Assault Badge. Original die struck, zinc General Assault badge. Non magnetic hinge, pin and flat wire catch. No maker's marks, flat reverse. Good detail to wreath and eagle with approx 85% original silvered finish remaining, although dulled with wear to high points and a small area of oxidisation.

General Gordon Character Tobacco Pipe. Clay tobacco pipe with a bowl featuring the face of General Gordon, Major-General Charles George Gordon CB (28 January 1833 – 26 January 1885), also known as Chinese Gordon, Gordon Pasha, and Gordon of Khartoum. Appears to have been unsmoked although slightly grubby from handling but undamaged apart from a small chip to the underside of the stem.

General Staff Officer Armlet. Good quality, probably pre-war armlet for the use of officers of the Chief of the Imperial General Staff's branches. These were authorised for ranks of Brigadier and Colonels. Evidence of moth tracking and damage to the reverse otherwise good with bright gilt.

Geo VI 1827 Patt. Naval Officer's Sword and Belt This example features an etched ' GVIR ' blade with half basket hilt featuring the Royal cypher, all of which is gilded and lacquered. Bound fish skin grip with knot cording attached to hilt with gilded brass mounted leather scabbard. Owner's details engraved to scabbard retaining arm ' Hugh Miller R.N.V.R. '. Blade with some minor marks which would benefit form a polish, all other aspects of the sword in excellent condition with bright gilding through out with some contact wear points. Comes with correct , originally tied sword knot and an excellent condition Naval sword belt with manufacturer's details of ' Gieves Matthews & Seagrove ' gold blocked to inner surface. Gold wire bright and undamaged with gilded and frosted buckle in excellent condition. A complete, untouched British Naval sword rig.

Geo.V Naval Master of Arms/ Warrant Officer\'s Sword. WW1 period 1827 Patt. British Naval Master of Arms/Warrant Officer\'s Sword. This example retailed by James Cracknell of Portsea features an etched blade with half basket hilt featuring the Royal cypher all of which is gilded and lacquered. Bound fish skin grip with knot cording attached to hilt with gilded brass mounted leather scabbard. Blade with some slight patches of corrosion but otherwise bright and in excellent condition. Scabbard undamaged and solid with some cracking and losses to it\'s patent finish. Original bullion Naval knot which for some reason has been cut, complete in its chamois lined, leather case.

Geo.V. ( 1st and 2nd ) Life Guards. Die struck bronzed cap badge, two loops to reverse, good, used condition with minor rubbing to highlights.

GEORGE V ROYAL ENGINEERS SWAGGER STICK. A nicely detailed Royal Engineers Officers swagger stick. Nickel silver top. Very flexible wooden shaft. Small brass end. George V reigned from 1910-1936. So this covers WW1 and the inter war period.

Georgian officer’s gorget. Georgian officer’s universal pattern gorget. The Gorget is made from brass with rolled edges which was then gilded overall. Gilding polished away in some areas but the whole gorget is in bright condition with a few minor bruises. A good example of an early piece of insignia at an affordable price.

German ' Deine Hand Den Handwerk ' badge. Silver plated and enamel, pin back ' Deine Hand Den Handwerk ' day badge. Produced for the Organisation of German Crafts "ReichsStand des Deutschen Handwerks" for the "Week of German Crafts" on 1st October 1933. This example in good, used condition, patinated overall, attractive item.

German 1kg B1E Incendiary bomb - Steel Nose. click for more images German 1kg B1E Incendiary bomb - Steel Nose. The standard German 1kg incendiary bomb dropped on the UK in profusion and the baine of the Civil Defence services. Filled with thermite and made from electron magnesium and intiated by an impact fuze, the I.B. burnt with a fierce heat and intense white light. This pattern was designed with a steel nose and was known as a ' SNIB ' or ' tile smasher ' by the Civil Defence services. As a consequence of the steel nose the bomb was heavier at 1.3kg and was intended to break through roof slates into the more inflammable roof spaces of buildings. This particular example has clearly been stored in a shed until recently having an oxidised finish overall. Various inspection marks are visible to both the body and nose with a partial stamped mark to fins which retain 85% of their original paint. INERT. UK SALES ONLY

German 20 mm MK151/20 APT Cannon Round WW2 German 20 mm MK151/20 (20x82) APT Armour Piercing Tracer cannon rounds. Lacquered steel, 1943 dated cases with black painted AP projectile with band to tip. Residual stencilling and clear stamping above steel driving band. INERT - Priced individually.

German 30 mm MK108 Practice (M geschloss) Cannon Round German 30mm MK 108 (30x90RB) aircraft cannon as fitted to various German aircraft during WW2, including the Me262, Me163, and the Me109. Steel cartridge case retaining most of its original lacquer an electric primer and headstamp \' EEO 257 44 \' . Projectile is a thin walled steel practice high capacity Meinengeschloss (M geschloss) type with a copper driving band, alloy nose plug. Good, clean condition. INERT Available within UK ONLY

German 30 mm MK108 M Practice Aircraft Cannon Round. WW2 German 30 mm MK108 M Practice Aircraft Cannon Round. Steel practice Type H Minengeschoss (High Capacity) practice projectile with an unfired copper driving band, the nose fitted with a steel plug resembling a AZ1504 fuse and crimped by six round crimps. Contained in a lacquered steel case, dated 44 with manufacturer's details and an electric primer. INERT UK SALES ONLY

German 5cm Wgr.36 mortar round 1944 dated 50mm round for the German 5cm Wgr.36 mortar. Retains 90% of the original red oxide paint finish with stencilled filling details. Manufacturer details stamped to body and fitted with a plastic Wgr.ZT fuze. Good overall condition. INERT UK sales ONLY

German Air Dropped Leaflet \' Caught Like Foxes in a Trap \'. Original German, English language air dropped propaganda leaflet entitled \' Caught like Foxes in a Trap \'. This is the first leaflet to be dropped on Allied soldiers after the Normandy landings with its threats of the new V weapon campaign and the reaction of the world\'s press. Double-sided leaflet in good, clean condition, has been folded

German air-dropped leaflet. English language, German air-dropped leaflet. Double sided A4 leaflet featuring photographs of the aftermath of the raid on Dieppe. These leaflets were dropped across the South coast in the autumn of 1942 in an attempt to demonstrate the folly of \'invasion\', In good overall condition with some minor edge tears and creases.

GERMAN BROWN LEATHER CROSS STRAP WITH BOTH BELT LOOPS. A nice chocolate brown leather uniform or shirt cross strap with pebbled gilt fittings and buckles. Both belt loops and D rings present. Good used condition.

German DJH Stickpin. 24mm die-struck stickpin for the DJH - Deutsche Jugend Herberge or German Youth Hostels. Good, used condition. POSTFREE within UK

German DJ\'s Leaders magazines. 1937 editions of the magazine \' Fuhrerdienst \' which was aimed at leaders of the DJ youth organisation. Giving ideas, instructions and regulations for activities from handicrafts, sports and politics to be undertaken by the DJ. Featuring striking covers with b/w photographs, sketches and diagrams in generally clean conditon with some amrking to covers. Priced individually. POSTFREE within UK

German Horse Riders Badge in Bronze. Tombac construction, German Horse Riders badge in bronze. Clearly manufacturer marked to the reverse ' Steinhauer & Luck, Ludenscheid '. Excellent, clean condition.

German Imperial Navy Reefer jacket. Good quality woolen naval reefer jacket of the German Imperial Navy issued from the Wilhelmshaven Clothing Depot in 1910. Labelled as per regulations with the proof stamp of the Navy Clothing Depot, serial number stamp and wearer's name tab. One yellow chevron, Obermatrose rank to left sleeve and all gilt buttons present and bright. In excellent condition with some minor moth tracking and one 3mm hole to lower front face.

German Infantry Assault Badge in Silver - Friedrich Orth. Mid-war/late Infantry Assault badge in silver. Zinc construction with tombac hinge, pin and hook and much of the original silvered finish now absorbed or dulled with a few patches left. Manufactured by Friederich Orth, Wien with clear trademark to reverse. Good, used example.

German Infantry Assault Badge in Silver. Mid-war/late Infantry Assault badge in silver. Zinc construction with steel hinge, pin and hook and much of the original silvered finish now absorbed or dulled with a few patches left. Unmarked but showing some attributes of a Sohne, Heubach & Co manufacture but no clear attribution.

German Intelligence pack for invasion of UK. Published in small numbers and scarce, these packs were issued in Berlin in 1940 by the German Department for War Maps and Surveying (Abteilung für Kriegskarten und Vermessungswesen) within the German General Staff (Generalstab des Heeres) . The pack contains various gazeteers, maps and photographic surveys of the UK and are marked For Official Use Only! (Nur für den Dienstgebrauch!) or Secret! (Geheim!) for German military staff in connection with Operation Sealion (Unternehmen Seelöwe), the intended invasion of Britain. All contents in good to excellent condition with some minor foxing, cardboard folder in slightly tatty condition with various tears, creases and bruises.

German Invasion Maps & Gazetteer - South Wales. In preparation for a likely invasion the German High Command prepared a large multi-piece gazetteer of Britain, its geography and cities. Published in 1941 the gazetteer comprised a number of folders covering specific geographical areas, this example, number 11 was simply entitled \' Sud-Wales \'. The card folder contains a large 1:250000 overview map of the general area with further 1:10000 city maps covering Swansea, Aberavon, Port Talbot, Newport and Cardiff. All maps are copies of standard British OS maps of the period but have been overprinted with German annotations and identifiers of tactical locations and other areas of importance. The folder is accompanied by a landscape format 39pg booklet with a number of b/w photographic views of some of the tactical points of interest identified on the maps. All items are present and in generally good condition with some marking and staining. The folder is a little grubby with some damage but is substantially intact. Uncommon.

German Labour Front (DAF) Women’s Badge. WW2 Tombac and enamel, pin back Abzeichen für DAF-Frauenwalterinnen, DAF women's badge. Marked ' RZM ' with maker ' M1/104 ' (Otto Fechler, Bernsbach) on reverse, in good used condition.

German Officers calender desk set, artillery shells!!! A great addition to your own desk, this is a calender set, all in German of course, probably from a WW2 officers deskset. Consisting of two solid brass shells mounted either side of the dates, months holder. All affixed to a cream marble base. I actually have never had one of these before!! All the little cardboard inserts are complete, month-day-date.

German Pioneer manual. 1936 German Army pioneer manual. Running to 444pgs the manual covers all aspects of the tasks of the combat engineer or pioneer. Extensively illustrated throughout with sketches and tabulated information and covers subjects from bridging, boat work, field fortification, demolitions and field construction. Useful sections on explosives, detonators etc. Good, clean edition with slightly marked covers with various library/ownership stamps.

German Plastic Luftwaffe Flag Badge-Regt.Gen.Goring. Plastic Flag Badge in the regimental series, showing the different banners of the various armed forces. This one shows the standard of the ' Regiment General Goring ' and is marked to this effect to the reverse. Excellent, clean condition and one of the less common of the series. POSTFREE within UK

German Projectile Desk Ornament. Desk ornament featuring two fired projectiles mounted on a polished bakelite type base. One projectile is a 37mm AP/HE/T dated 1936, the other a 20mm HE/T with either a dummy or practice aluminium fuze. Unsure of its origin could either be German or an Allied souvenir. Both projectiles attached by screws and were held in place probably by a bearing in a recess, now missing. Good, overall condition.

German Propaganda leaflet. German Propaganda leaflet entitled ' I want to go home'. 10 page, probably air-dropped leaflet intended for use on Allied troops involved in the Italian campaign. Content centres around a defeatist view of the Allied war effort with sentimental verses etc. In good, overall condition with some marking to covers, clean contents.

GERMAN RED CROSS HANDBOOK. Dedicated inscription. A dedicated and in near mint condition, Red Cross/first aid handbook. Profuseley illustrated throughout, with diagrams of first aid proceedures, treatments etc.

German Red Cross membership badge. 15mm pinback, silvered brass lapel badge for the Deutsches Rotes Kreuz. Probably worn as a membership badge in civilian clothes, marked ' Ges Gesch.' to reverse. Good overall condition. POSTFREE within UK

German shooting prize. Pressed tin shooting badge mounted onto a ribbon rosette printed with the phrase \'Reserve hat Ruh - parole heimat\' essentially \'the Reserve is ready\'. Probably pre-War or early War probably given as a prize/or for attending a shooting competition. In excellent, clean condition.

German Third Reich Kriegsmarine Battle Flag. German Third Reich Reichskriegsflag or Kriegsmarine battle flag. 65cm x 50cm size with size designation, Kriegsmarine proof stamp and ' Hamburg ' to hem. Halyard loop and line have been carefully removed and in good bright condition with some minor staining to one corner but otherwise undamaged. Very presentable example in a manageable size.

German Third Reich Police Belt Buckle. German Third Reich Police belt buckle by \' olc \'. Die stamped steel with a zinc wash. Manufactured marked to the reverse indicating manufacture by Overhoff & Cie, Lüdenscheid. Good, used condition with wear to highlights.

German Third Reich Rural Police shako (Schutzpolizei der Gendarmerie Tschako) (brown trim) A really nice and near mint and perfectly preserved Third Reich Police Shako for the Rural Polizei. As this is ‘Rural Police’ all the leather trim is in chocolate brown. Apart from some mild age cracking here and there, the Shako is in near mint condition. All aluminium trim is present, beautiful eagle with correct brass retaining nuts. Brown leather chinstrap with aluminium buckles is in mint condition. Green wool covering to the main skull/body has no moth nips or tracks!! Amazing as the dear old moth grubs love this stuff! The interior leather sweatband looks to have never been worn. No stains or wear at all. This Shako is made by the most desirable cap and hat maker in Third Reich Germany -Erel-! Their trademarks etc are all stamped on the inside of the lining. A really lovely and mint conditioned Shako. A rare find in brown Rural trim.

German Third Reich Veteran\'s Armband. Third Reich veteran's armband, heavy blue felt armband with the stitched overlay shield shaped Bevo woven insignia of the Old Comrades Association. Good, used condition.

German VDA Donation badges. A group of tin,pinback, donation badges featuring towns and cities with their respective coat of arms. The VDA or Volksbund für das Deutschtum im Ausland was ostensibly a cultural organisation whose goals included preservation of German culture among "racial Germans". In reality it was engaged in spying across the whole world, using German minorities living in other countries. Good condition with some rubbing to highpoints.

German WW1 Kugelhandgranate 1915Na. A good example of a German Kugelhandgranate 1915Na. The Mdl.1915Na was a simplification of the earlier Model 1913 to better suit mass production. This particular example fitted with a zinc alloy Mdl.1915 friction igniter which produced an 8 second delay. In good condition with a manufacturer's mark to the base, replacement wire to fuze. INERT Available within UK ONLY

German WW2 Marsch Kompass. Standard early, official issue, German March compass. Brass body with folding ruler to reverse, functioning luminous markers. Good used condition with wear to high points . Fully functioning.

German WW2 Sea Mine horn. WW2 German sea mine horn which would have contained a detonator for exploding the main charge of the mine. Made from a soft lead based alloy the horn was designed to crush on contact intiating the detonator within. Excellent condition complete with leather sealing washer, indistinct markings to one side. INERT

German WWII , Mother's Cross in Gold. A good example of a Mothers Cross in gold with its full length ribbon, probably unissued. Good bright gilt finish with ribbon folded with cotton tie. Excellent example.

German WWII , Mother\'s Cross in Bronze. A good example of a Mothers Cross in bronze with its full length ribbon, good used condition. Enamel in undamaged condition. Good example.

German WWII Cased, Mother\'s Cross in Gold. A good example of a Mothers Cross in gold, cased with its full length ribbon, in its original fitted box. Gold blocked to the exterior of the box with the outline of the award, with a retailer’s name ' Werner Redo Saarlauten 'blocked to the silk upper inner lid. Cross in excellent, bright condition with the case having a few small marks and scuffs.

German WWII Cased, Mother\'s Cross in Gold. A good example of a Mothers Cross in gold, cased with its full length ribbon, in its original fitted box. Gold blocked to the exterior of the box with the outline of the award, with a retailer’s name ' Ziemer & Sohne, Oberstein ' blocked to the silk upper inner lid. Cross in excellent, bright condition with the case having a few marks and scuffs, particularly to the base.

German WWII Luftschutz Medal, 2nd Class. Original German WWII Luftschutz Medal, 2nd Class. Zinc construction with a ringmark of ' 10 ' indicating manufacture by Forster & Barth, Pforzheim. In good used condition with slightly grubby original ribbon.

German WWII Police Shako. Original German WWII Police Shako, size 56 with an Offenbach maker's details to the interior. Large alloy eagle and fittings with an unmarked, removable cockade. Some minor loss to leather top and a smattering of small moth nibbles otherwise excellent, possibly unworn example. Priced in accordance with the damage.

Germany Reborn - Hermann Goering. 1st 1934 \' Germany Reborn \' - Hermann Goering. Goering\'s NSDAP manifesto and was one of the first attempts to explain the National Socialist revolution to non-Germans. In this English language edition he answers common objections made in other nations against tactics and policies employed by the NSDAP in its path to power and afterward. Good, used condition with light marking. Scarce.

GILDED CLOSED WING PARTY STICKPIN Small stickpin in perfect condition. Closed wing eagle and swaz. Twisted stickpin.

Gloucestershire Regiment Victorian Officer\'s Waist Belt Clasp. A silver and gilt post 1881 example with a silver circlet inscribed ' Gloucestershire Regiment ' and a seeded gilt centre mounted with a silver sphinx surmounting a tablet enclosing ' Eygpt '. Universal pattern rococo numbered mounts. Minor service wear, patinated overall.

Gold and Enamel R.A.F. Sweetheart badge. Contained in it's original box this gold R.A.F. sweetheart badge was sold by the Goldsmiths and Silversmiths Company. Not marked as gold, but tested and guaranteed as such, this pretty 40mm, high detailed example is an attractive acquisition. Priced to reflect it's lack of hallmarks.

Gold and Enamel Royal Warwickshire Regiment Sweetheart Badge. A fine pinback sweetheart of gold and enamel for the Royal Warwickshire Regiment. Featuring an antelope within a garter surmounting ' VI ' to indicate the 6th Regiment of Foot later the Royal Warwickshire Regiment. Although not marked as such this example has been tested and is gold and is of high quality construction. Contained in a Garrad's box but not known if this was the original supplier.

Gold Fleet Air Arm sweetheart brooch. Delightful 9ct gold and enamel sweetheart brooch for the Fleet Air Arm. Finely detailed, intracately worked example with undamaged enamel marked 9ct to reverse. Contained in it's original retailers box - James Walker Ltd - 'watchmakers to the Admiralty'. Superb example.

GOLD THIRD REICH NAVY OFFICERS BREAST EAGLE ON UNCUT BACKING. A beautiful gold navy breast eagle in rayon on blue background. Has never been on a tunic and was probably cut from a roll or similar. navy blue backing is roughly cut, and not trimmed to proper outline of the eagle. Superb quality. In excellent condition. Leave as it is, or trim it yourself, but it's been like this for 70 years!!

GOLD ‘HONOUR’ HITLER YOUTH BADGE. A very nice badge in excellent condition. ‘Das Goldene Hitler-Jugend-Abzeichen’ was established as an honour award by the National Youth Leader (Reichsjugendführer) Baldur von Schirach in recognition of leadership, long service or other special achievements in the Hitler Youth. Recipients included those who joined before 2 October 1932 and who completed five-years unbroken service. It could also be awarded for merit, irrespective of length of service. This one is numbered on the reverse ‘58’ and has the RZM circle with maker M1/122. All gilding is present,,shows a little age but the enamel is perfect. Apparently this RZM maker does not exist,,so there is some controversy about the origin of these badges. Due to the quality and construction, I think it’s fine. However, I have priced it accordingly and will let the purchaser make their own decision.

GOLDEN HITLER YOUTH HONOUR BADGE. Was introduced by von Schirach as a national award in June 1934. It was awarded to all members of the HJ, affiliate organisations and the NSDAP who had attended the Potsdam Youth rally in 1932, or who had been members of the HJ prior to that. In all there were 107,000 boys and girls eligible to wear it. It is basically identical to the standard HJ members pin, but with a wide gold border around the edge. In near mint condition, it is marked on the back with a 4 digit, serial or issue number 9252, the RZM circle, the RZM makers code M1/70 (for Franz Otto, Wuppertal-Elberfeld) and Ges Gesch. A lovely used badge with age and patina but in perfect condition.

GOOD EXAMPLE OF 3rd PATTERN FS KNIFE. Probably made for American export as it has Made In England stamped to upper crossguard. Formed metal ribbed grip has been personalised by painting in between the ribbing. There is a number 4 cast into the upper pommel part. Leather scabbard is in good condition, but is missing the elastic retention and the leather leg tabs have been removed. Blade retains it's shape, has not been sharpened, but has lost 75% of the original blackened/blued finish.

GOOD QUALITY EARLY PARTY ARMBAND. This is an early quality, all wool, heavier type party armband of 3 piece construction. Red wool body is damage free, White ribbed material circle and black moire fabric swastika. Standard, early piece.

GOOD QUALITY SA/NSDAP WOOL ARMBAND. A good used example of the standard red/white Party armband, used by many Third Reich organisations. Three piece construction, with red wool background, separately applied white circle and black swastika in moire fabric. Evidence of age and use, a little grubby overall. Nice looking armaband.

GOOLIE CHIT-FAR EAST-MINT CONDITION Description: British Far East ' goolie chit ' Multi-lingual ' goolie chit ' printed on silk stating ' I am an Allied fighter.....my Government will sufficiently reward you when the Japanese are driven away '. Chit headed by a Union flag with 16 translations of the introductory statement in languages including Chinese, Tamil, Burmese, Thai, and Kachin. Chit approx. 50 x 30cms in mint, un-issued condition, been folded up in the leaves of a book for the past 70 years. All colours 100% perfect.

Gordon Highlanders Officers Shoulder Belt Plate. Post 1881 Gordon Highlanders Officer\'s shoulder belt plate. Gilt backplate with silver multi-piece construction badge secured by pins to the reverse. Good, used condition with light patination.

Gorgets of the Third Reich. 1977 Gorgets of the Third Reich - Deeter, Richard E., and Warren W. Odegard. 176pp/illus. Comprehensive look at the protective neck plate worn for ceremonial purposes by soldiers of the Third Reich. Over 150 photographs and illustrations, 5 in colour and still the only guide to this subject. Good, clean condition, slight sunning to spine.

GQ Company Parachutist Qualification Badge, RAF, Para & Free French. Scarce early WW2 ' Gregory & Quilter Parachute Company silver plated winged parachute canopy GQ badge .' IT depicts a parachutist, the slim wings inlaid with orangey red enamelling, the reverse impressed "G.Q. Parachutist". Excellent condition, still on it's original ' J.R.Gaunt & Son Ltd ' manufacturer's card. The ' GQ ' - Gregory & Quilter badge was given to anyone who had completed training using their parachutes and was often used as a qualification badge by parachute forces.

GQ Parachute badge. Die struck, silvered and enamel pinback badge for the GQ parachute company. These badges were awarded by the company and were worn variously by parachute packers and company employees. The badges awarded to users of the GQ parachutes have the word 'parachutist' engraved to the reverse. In excellent, clean condition.

Great War Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders officer\'s Silver Badge Die-struck silver cap badge for an officer of the Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders. Birmingham hallmarked for 1914 and manufacturer's marks for Brent & Parker. Both lugs intact and in good, used condition with polished highlights.

Green Home Service Helmet 7th Middlesex Rifle Volunteers Administrative Battalion Green O/Rs 7th Middlesex Rifle Volunteers Administrative Battalion other ranks Home Service Helmet Plate.A good quality example made by Hobson & Sons with a die-stamped white metal QVC badge, of crowned Bath star pattern with strung bugle horn centre, on the circle, ‘ 7th A.B. Middlesex Rifle Volunteers ’ three loop fasteners retained by original leather keepers. White metal fittings and in good order with some polish residue to surface. Good, attractive example.

Green On ! - Arie-Jan Van Hees. 2004 1st ed. ' Green On ! ' A Detailed Survey of the British Parachute Re-Supply Sorties During Operation ' Market Garden ' 18-25 September 1944. 379pgs, maps with separate 16pg index. Profusely illustrated and exhaustive coverage of the re-supply parachute drops during the Arnhem operations. Good, clean condition with author's ink dedication. Excellent study, recommended.

Grenade Practice, No.23 with Gibbons Patent Mechanism. A good example of a ' Grenade Practice, No.23 with Gibbons Patent Mechanism, Dummy ', this was a standard No.23 grenade body with a small spring clip to retain the lever to allow for realistic handling and throwing practice. Supplied to the Ministry of Munitions in 1916 and 1917 by the Practice Projectile Company, a firm set up by Gibbons for the supply of this grenade. The body is empty with no centre piece or internal mechanism and is zinc coated which is typical. Good overall condition with areas of very minor corrosion. INERT AVAILABLE within UK ONLY

Grenadier Guards Colour Sergeant\'s Bullion Sleeve Badge Small size, King\'s crown Grenadier Guards Colour Sergeant\'s Bullion Sleeve Badge. Excellent, used condition.

Grenadier Guards Grouping. A small grouping of cloth insignia and cigarette case from a veteran of the 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards. Comprises a painted cigarette case with Guards formation signs, 2 x embroidered Grenadier Guards shoulder titles, 1 x Guards Armoured and 2 x 1 Corps formation signs. All typical of a veteran who fought through the campaign in Europe to become the occupying forces in the Rhine Province.

Grouping to Lt. Col. David Lambert Paxton Danger MM, MBE - SAS Grouping from the affects of Lt. Col. David Lambert Paxton Danger MM, MBE. Danger was notable for being an original member of ' L Detachment ' the forerunner of the SAS and went on to serve as Paddy Mayne's personal signaller. Danger joined the Royal Signals in 1941, lying about his danger he went on to serve in North Africa under David Stirling and then with Paddy Mayne in Sicily, Italy and then France and Western Europe. He was awarded the MM for his part in Operation Kipling in Central France, the recommendation being signed by Mayne. Turning down a commission in order to continue to serve with Mayne he served with 1 SAS on Operations Kipling, Howard and Houndsworth. Following the War he served with the Parachute Regt. in Palestine finally joining the R.A.O.C. in 1952, retiring in 1978 as a Lt.Col. An impressive CV! Grouping includes Para and SAS Assoc. ties, water damaged copy of Mars and Minerva, modern SAS wings, SAS blazer badge, SAS veteran's pennant and various Association cards, diary covers etc. A copy of the eulogy delivered at his funeral in 2009 is also included.

GSM 1962-2007 Parachute Regt. EIIR GSM 1962-2007 with bar South Arabia to 24070045 Pte.K.D.Kiley Parachute regiment. The bar would indicate service in the Radfan campaign in Aden. Excellent, clean condition.

GSM 1962-2007 Parachute Regt. EIIR GSM 1962-2007 with bar South Arabia to 24005194 Pte.G.Chapman Parachute regiment. The bar would indicate service in the Radfan campaign in Aden. Impressed naming with official correction. Good, clean condition.

GUIDE BOOK AND ARMBAND FOR NS STUDENT LEAGUE. A very interesting paring, both came together from Austria. The multi-page very detailed GUIDE BOOK (Fuhrer means guide too) for the 1938 World National Student Games held in Vienna 20-27 August 1939! (This was DAYS before the start of WW2!). A very interesting and detailed booklet with pull-out maps of the event locations, timetables etc etc. Photos of the Political Leaders in the Third Reich and those responsible for the Student League and HJ. It came with an original early NS Student League multi layered cloth armband. Made is the same style as HJ armbands with the elongated NS style swastika sewn to the red and whilst cloth backing. A very nice group indeed.

Guilded Metal Kriegsmarine Sleeve Career Insignia. Impressive metal version of the Kriegsmarine Sleeve Career Insignia. This particular example for ' Mechanikermaat ' or mechanic's mate. Clear evidence of having been removed from a uniform complete with backing plate.

H.M.S.Belfast Naval Ratings Cap. Standard WW2 period Naval Rating's cap with original H.M.S.Belfast tally. Blue serge body in good condition, shaped to improve appearance with tied cap tally. Chinstrap detached to one side with some minor damage, otherwise good, used condition. A souvenir of the iconic Town class light cruiser that played a significant role in the Arctic convoys and then in the Normandy bombardment fleet and now famously preserved on the Thames.

H.M.S.Warspite Jutland commemorative silver box. Hallmarked silver, wood lined cigarette box with a teak lid,reputedly made from wood taken from Warspite after being damaged at Jutland in May 1916. Label to lid ( also hallmarked ) ' H.M.S.Warspite - Jutland-31stMay 1916 '. Sheffield hallmarks for 1916 with a maker mark for Walker & Hall, Sheffield. Heavy item with a large silver content.

H.Q. L of C S.E.A.C./ South Burma District. Printed example of the badge which was originally designed for the H.Q. Line of Communications from India to the fighting line at Imphal and Maungdaw and whose main function was the flying in of supplies to the Fourteenth Army hence the flying stork. The formation was moved to Rangoon in 1945 and became South Burma District. Good used condition backed with vertex material.

Haig Fund Poppy. Original Haig Fund poppy. This particular style of poppy, made from Sateen with a central button impressed \' HF \' with a wire stem which has now lost its original green paper wrapping, was introduced in 1930. In good, used condition and uncommon.

Handbook of Enemy Ammunition. 1945ed. ' Handbook of Enemy Ammunition - Pamphlet No.15 - German Ammunition Markings and Nomenclature .' A superb and very scarce manual, detailing the final available information on German ammunition markings. Profusely illustrated with sketches, b/w photographs and diagrams with impressive full colour fold-out plates. Gives full details on filling codes, propellant coding, positioning of markings and abbreviations. Slight marking to card covers and a minor tear and loss to spine. Important and scarce.

Handbook of Enemy Ammunition. 1945ed. ' Handbook of Enemy Ammunition - Pamphlet No.11 German Mines, Grenades, Gun Ammunition & Mortar Ammunition '. A superb and very scarce manual, detailing the final available information on German ammunition . Profusely illustrated with sketches, b/w photographs and diagrams . Good, used condition with foxing to covers.

Handbook of Enemy Ammunition. 1940ed.30pgs ' Handbook of Enemy Ammunition - Pamphlet No.1 German Shells Fuzes and Bombs '. A superb and very scarce manual, detailing the final available information on German ammunition . Profusely illustrated with sketches, b/w photographs and diagrams . Good, clean condition with external, issue board covers.

Handbook of Enemy Ammunition. 1944ed. ' Handbook of Enemy Ammunition - Pamphlet No.12 - German Gun and Mortar Ammunition. ' 39pg scarce manual, detailing the available information on German gun & mortar ammunition concentrating primarily on fuzes, primers etc.. Profusely illustrated with sketches, b/w photographs and diagrams. Good, used condition with marking to covers. Ex-lib IWM.

HANDMADE PERIOD THIRD REICH RING An expertly done ring in brass, a lot of handywork here. Small size, but adjustable. Depicting a cut out swastika in a circle, with the band in classic \'roman\' releif. Nice bit of work.

Hands Off ! Mgr.W.E.Fairbairn. 1942 1st US ed. ' Hands Off ! Self - Defense for Women ' by Major W.E.Fairbairn. 41pg pb book with d/w written by the doyen of WW2 close combat W.E.Fairbairn based on his experience with the Shanghai Police. Illustrated throughout. Standard close defence teaching made more female friendly by the addition of sections such as ' a defence against wandering hands '. Good, used condition and scarce.

HARD SHELL P38 THIRD REICH HOLSTER WELL MARKED. This is a super conditioned hard-shell leather holster for the P38. Beautiful condition and so well marked. Dated 1943 with the makers mark 'joa'. There is a Waffanampt stamp below this with a small eagle and swastika.Both belt loops are fine and strong. There is a light stamp of the P38 into the body of the holster beside the loops. All stitching present and perfect, has not been stained or polished and all the cotton thread is a cream/white colour. Leather is fine and supple. Retains perfect shape.

Hawke Battalion WW1 War & Victory Pair. War and Victory pair to R.5984 A.C.Skelton, A.B.,R.N.V.R. with remains of issue box with details to lid. Henry Skelton, originally from Northampton, joined the Hawke Battalion in 1918 and served in France. Accompanied by copy Naval record card.

Heavy Anti-Aircraft Artillery Grouping. Paperwork and insignia grouping to 1783331 W/Bdr.L.W.Haines ' E ' Hy AA Bty.RA. Grouping contains Replacement paybook with damaged pages of original stuck in, Release book, record of service certificate and certificate of transfer, photograph, cap badge , rank stripes, unissued AA Command and arm of service strips and one used shoulder title. All items in good condition.

Heer Collar Tabs - Artillery. Matching pair of Heer litzen for artillery troops. Subdued tresse mounted on bottle green backing. Unissued condition.

Heidelberg Reichsfestspiele Tinny. Third Reich, pin back tinny issued in celebration of the Heidelberg Reichsfestspiele. Good, used condition with one small area of corrosion. POSTFREE within UK

HERMAN GOERING PERIOD PORTRAIT PRINT. Measures approx 9 3/4"x12 1/2" on cream card, this is a beautifully executed drawing of Riechsmarchal Herman Goering wearing his beloved 'Blue Max' for his WW1 exploits. fantastic detail, head and shoulders. Markers marks/printers name along with printed Goering signature.

HIGH QUALITY, HANDMADE THIRD REICH RING. Made of brass and originally gilded, this is a ‘patriotic’ Third Reich ring. Nor seen one like this before, so imagine not commercially made. However the quality and detail are extremely high. A central swastika with Roman-esque border running each side. Interesting curio.

High Seas Fleet War Badge. WW2 German High Seas War Badge by Schwerin. Tombac construction with silvering to battleship and reverse. Coke bottle pin to reverse with manufacturer's details ' FEC.ADOLF BOCK AUSF.SCHWERIN.BERLIN '. Although the fire gilt finish is missing from the wreath, badge still has a pleasing brass finish, some wear to reverse wash. A good example.

Highland Cyclist Battalion NCOs and O/Rs badge. Good well struck, white metal badge of the Highland Cyclist Battalion. This unit was originally formed from the 5th (Vol.) Battalion Black Watch and went on to serve with the 51st Highland Division. This example is in excellent condition with both lugs present although bent through use. Also has a J.R.Gaunt makers tablet soldered to the rear. Excellent original example.

Highland Light Infantry Officer's Glengarry. Dark green, thick wool glengarry for an officer of the Highland Light Infantry. Silver and gilt , multi-piece HLI cap badge that with fully lined, glazed cotton interior. Both tails present and full length with a couple of moth nibbles to crown, the rest of the glengarry being moth free. The cap has been heavily used and may well respond to a light clean.

HILTER YOUTH BELT BUCKLE IN NICKEL. A great buckle that has ‘been there & done it’. Quite grubby with a little surface rust. Nickel plated buckle which was found in Germany. Reverse has double claw belt figment and just visible is the RZM circle and code M4/27 stamped into the metal on the reverse edge.Made by Overhoff & Cie, Lüdenscheid

Hindenburg Cross for Widows and Parents. An original Hindenburg Cross for Widows and Parents with correct ribbon. Magnetic example maker marked to reverse.The Hindenburg Cross was established by Field Marshal Paul von Hindenburg, President of the Third Reich, in 1934, and was awarded to the participants of the WW1 or their surviving relatives. Of the 8 million + awarded the cross for widows and parents represented under 10% of the total. Good, overall condition with some minor surface marking. Manufacturer marked to reverse with original ribbon.

Hindenburg Cross for Widows and Parents. An original Hindenburg Cross for Widows and Parents with correct ribbon. Magnetic example maker marked to reverse.The Hindenburg Cross was established by Field Marshal Paul von Hindenburg, President of the Third Reich, in 1934, and was awarded to the participants of the WW1 or their surviving relatives. Of the 8 million + awarded the cross for widows and parents represented under 10% of the total. Good, overall condition with some minor surface marking.

Hindustani Manual belonging to Major Norman Adam KIA Leather bound ' Forbes's Hindustani Manual ' with a poignant inscription from the mother of Major Norman Macleod Adam killed in action 28/08/18. The manual was given to Adam by his mother in 1911 on joining the RFA and being posted to India, it was returned to her along with the rest of his kit when he was KIA commanding 19th Battery RFA in France. This story is written in pencil by his mother to the inside cover of the manual. Adam was the son of Maj.Gen.F.A.Adam. Unusual and poignant.

History and Memoir of the 33rd Battalion Machine Gun Corps. 1919 1st ed.' History and Memoir of the 33rd Battalion Machine Gun Corps and of the 19th, 98th, 100th, and 248th M.G. Companies ', written and illustrated by members of the battalion - Lt.Col.G.S.Hutchinson. 118pgs, large format classic work with fold out panoramas, coloured paintings and sketches and large numbers of photographs. One small area of staining to spine and cover otherwise excellent, numbered copy. Heavy item.

History of 35pg, 1st ed.1919 \'The Fighting Story of \"G\" and 7th Tank Battalion on the Western Front including Ypres, Cambrai and Bapaume, compiled by a committee of officers from the unit.Inc. maps and a roll of honours and awards. In excellent clean condition with original red/green boards.Remains of label to spine and covers. Scarce WW1 tank unit history.

History of 11th Armoured Division. \'Taurus Pursuant\' - A History of 11th Armoured Division 1946, 118pgs with appendices and a 44pg roll of honour. Illustrated through out with sketches, photographs and pull out maps. In good condition with rubbed corners and minor rust staining around staples otherwise clean and tight contents.

History of the Polish Parachute Badge. 1993 History of the Polish Parachute badge published by the Sikorski Institute, Pb edition. Dual Polish/English text with analysis and history of the badge but more importantly a listing of all recipients of both the badge and the wreaths. This allows identification of all known recipients by cross referencing of the issue numbers present on all original wings. Good, used condition, important reference.

History of the XII Royal Lancers. 1950 1st ed. ' History of the XII Royal Lancers ' by P.F.Stewart, M.C. 516pgs with fold-out maps, plates and illustrations. Covers both WW1 and WW2. Good, clean condition with d/w with some marks and chips

Hitler Card stickpin. Colour, embossed card stickpin featuring Hitler as Reichkanzler. Possibly given or sold at a Party Day or function. Slightly creased but otherwise good condition. POSTFREE within UK

Hitler Flip Book \' Der Fuhrer Spricht ! \' Scarce German propaganda flip book ' Der Fuhrer Spricht ! ' ( The Fuhrer Speaks ! ). By holding the booklet between thumb and forefinger and flipping, the booklet mimics a short film of Hitler giving a speech. Good, clean condition and uncommon. POSTFREE within UK

HITLER HEAD SILHOUETTE PICTURESTAMPED IN ZINC. One of the many 1000's of things produced in the Third Reich era as promotional, advertising, souvenirs of their leader. This has great detail and is stanped out from a sheet of grey zinc. Would probably have been silvered and mounted in a frame. Measures 8 1/4" x 7". Original piece of Hitler memorabelia, would look excellent with a display of badges, armbands etc etc.

HITLER POSTCARD FROM GRAZ-AUSTRIA. This is a great unsent postcard of Hitler purchased at the time as souvenirs. Has photo of Hitler with a 6pf stamp of Goering. The stamp has been franked with two stamps from GRAZ in Austria which feature swastikas and the date 27.8.39. This was 5 months after Germany annexed Austria in the Anschluss. A very nice postcard.

HITLER POSTCARD FROM ST.POLTEN - AUSTRIA Another interesting postcard with franked 3pf stamp. The franking is from St.POLTEN in Austria and is dated 17.6.39. It has a clear swastika stamping. A nice postcard.

Hitler Youth Belt and Buckle. Alloy, one-piece HJ buckle with small black leather belt. Buckle marked RZM M4/24 for Friedrich Linden of Ludenscheid, belt RZM marked with manufacturer's details in full although hard to distinguish. Good, overall condition with light usage markings to buckle and belt. Acquired with other veteran souvenirs from a special forces member.

HITLER YOUTH BELT AND BUCKLE. A very nice original combination. The black leather belt is quite a small size. Commensurate with it being for a youth. The aluminium HJ belt buckle is in near perfect condition. You can see from the reverse that it has been worn and used. A one piece cast item with separate claw adjuster. Nicely marked on the buckle RZM M4/30. This is the firm of Berg & Nolte in Lüdenscheid. A nice set.

HITLER YOUTH BELT BUCKLE IN STEEL - MARKED. A nice example of a Hitler Youth belt buckle. Silver painted, which has worn off in places with use and wear. Inside lip is stamped with the makers mark RZM M4/24 Friedrich Linden, Ludenscheid. Good example and an ideal display item with a HJ collection.

HITLER YOUTH COMMEMORATIVE SPORTS DAY BADGE WITH THE SA IN 1939. I have a wonderful contact in Vienna, Austria who regularly sends me Hither Youth items. This is one of a batch of 5 recently received. This is a great 'work-day' commemorative day badge between the SA & the HJ. Probably a 'sports days' in the mountains. Dated 27-29 January 1939 and held in AFLENZ, a mountain ski resort in Austria. 27th-29th January in 1939 was from Friday to Sunday, so a nice weekend! Badge is made of aluminium in the shape of a shield. It has the SA sports badge in the centre, with the dates and place above. Reverse has pin-back with a Vienna maker and RZM M9/235 code with RZM mark. A wonderful Sports Day badge, which I am sure could be researched further.

Hitler Youth Donation Badges. 7 x plastic donation badges in the form of Hitler Youth equipment and kit. Probably given in exchange for a donation to a Hitler Youth fund or day all the badges are in good condition with some retaining their original suspension strings.

Hitler Youth Field cap - Flak Helper. Luftwaffe grey-blue wool field cap with a stiff peak and ear flaps secured at front with a single pebbled metal button. An embroidered diamond Hitler Youth insignia is located at front. White ink size stamp ( 56 )is clearly visible on the black rayon interior lining with RZM label to side. Leather headband. Cap is in generally excellent condition with thick pile to material, some damage to headband and unfortunately with a nibbled HJ diamond. Priced accordingly.

HITLER YOUTH MARKSMANSHIP AWARD-HIGHER GRADE. Recently found in Germany, a number of these HJ shooting award badges. Beautifully preserved, discoloured on the back with patina, never issued and otherwise mint. This is the higher grade badge with the silver oak leaves running around the edge. Lovely enamel work, perfect HJ diamond. Marked on the reverse RZM and maker M1/102- {Frank & Reif in Stuttgart} Difficult to find originals of these. A really nice badge and great with a HJ collection.

HITLER YOUTH MARKSMANSHIP BADGE. Part of a small HJ collection purchased recently. A very nice badge bronze grade, with crossed rifles and enamels. Marked to reverse RZM M1/14 made by Matth. Oescbsler & Sohn, Ansbach, pin back and hook all working. Nice original little badge

HITLER YOUTH NICKEL/STEEL BELT BUCKLE. A great buckle here that’s really seen some proper use! Nickel plated over steel and complete with belt adjustment claw. The front eagle etc is quite worn on the surface, but still very clear. The reverse is RZM marked but as it’s been used so much, the metal tongue hook on the other part of the belt has rubbed away most of the RZM number! Good, honest wear. The RZM circle is there and the remains of the code which ends in 2. The other number could be 7? These were cast proud of the metal surface so have worn off with use of the hook. Great looking buckle.

HITLER YOUTH OR PROBABLY DJ SIDE DRUM WITH ORIGINAL STICKS. This is the smaller side drum carried and used by HJ or DJ boys. I have shown period pictures of them carrying this exact type of drum. Painted wood with brass sides. Painted in the normal red diamond pattern on a white background. The crescent shaped leg brace is present. Bottom skin is intact, but the top skin is split on one side. However, it still plays well as the rest of the skin is taught. Paintwork in pretty good condition. All adjusting mechanism present. It is even complete with a pair of original drum sticks! Drum measures 18” across and 5” deep. A great little 100% period drum to go with a HJ collection.

Hitler Youth pennant. Large 50cms x 75cms approx vertical HJ banner. Double sided, multi-piece construction made from heavy duty cotton the pennant features the standard HJ emblem to front. To the reverse a white Wofsangle on a green field. Two cotton ties to the top edge. Good, overall condition with some light marking and staining.

Hitler Youth Pin Badge. Enamel and silver gilt Hitler Youth pin badge. RZM and maker marked M1/31 for Karl Pfohl, Pforzheim. Apparently made no later than the beginning of November 1935, which is when this maker (M1/31) lost their RZM number. Good quality manufacture and in excellent, undamaged condition although there are a couple of very small slight enamelling flaws.

Hitler Youth Shoulder Strap - Bann25. 1933 Khaki HJ shoulder strap for Band 25, Aachen. Red piped with chain stitch Band numbers with evidence of having been removed from a uniform. Excellent, used condition.

HITLER YOUTH SILVER PROFICIENCY BADGE. Nicely silver plated which has toned in places. Has reverse pin back and has the issue number of 75174 and RZM M1/34 which is the maker Karl Wurster, Lüdenscheid. Measuring 30 mm (w) x 51 mm (h). Nice badge.

HITLER YOUTH SPORTS COMPETITION DAY BADGE. A nice pressed paper or cardboard circular badge issued to HJ entrants in a 1939 ‘Sports Completion’. Great detail to the badge which is in tan paper. Pin back intact. I would imagine given to every entrant on the Sports Day. Not expected to last 70+ years being made of paper! Badge features a circular sports stadium with the HJ diamond above.

Hitler Youth Trumpet Banner. Multi-piece construction Hitler Youth trumpet banner. Heavy cotton two colour pennant with overlaid multi-piece construction swastika. Stout chromed hanging rings to corners. Black cotton backing. 50cms x 63cms approx. Good, clean condition with some minor marking.

Hitler \' Po \' Comic Ashtray. Comic ashtray in the form of a potty with Hitler\'s face in the interior with the dedication \' Flip your ashes on old nasty \' and the pun \' The violation of Poland \'. This Phoney War period novelty was one of a series showing notable Axis leaders and was manufactured by Fieldings. In good undamaged condition.

HJ Armband. An excellent example of an HJ armband. Multi-piece construction with a applied BeVo weave swastika with RZM label present to the interior. Minor storage marks.

HJ Buckle. Early, nickel Hitler Youth buckle. Die struck nickel construction with steel roller clasp and brass retainer. Clearly marked \' olc RZM KH27 \' indicating manufacture by Overhoff & Cie, Lüdenscheid. Good, bright condition with some surface abrasions and light corrosion to retainer.

HJ Cap Badge - RZM M1/92 Original HJ cap badge, constructed from a die-struck alloy base with red, white, and black enamel. Pin fastening to reverse maker marked \' RZM M1/92 \' for Karl Wild of Hamburg, 25mm x 15mm. Good, used condition with light rubbing to edges.

HJ Enamel Membership Pin. standard issue HJ membership pin, with white/red enamelled front. In excellent condition, nice pin-back reverse. Has RZM circle and maker code of M1/42, indicating manufacture by Kerbach & Israel of Dresden. Clean, lightly patinated condition with no loss of enamel but some stress marks to lower red quarter.

HJ Gebeit Sleeve Triangle. HJ Gebeit triangle (District triangle) for the shoulder of the left sleeve. Yellow/gold text on a black cotton background -Ost Sudetenland. Overall in excellent unissued condition with paper RZM label to the reverse.

HJ Member\'s Diamond Membership pin. Good example of a HJ Member\'s Diamond Membership pin. Marked to the reverse RZM M1/25 indicating membership by Rudolf Reiling-Pforzheim Good, undamaged condition.

HJ Member\'s Diamond Membership pin. Good example of a HJ Member\'s Diamond Membership pin. Marked to the reverse RZM M1/101indicating membership by Gustav Brehmer-Markneukirchen. Good, undamaged condition.

HJ Rottenfuhrer Black Shoulder Strap. Red-piped black HJ shoulder strap with a braid cording acting as little signifying the rank of Rottenfuhrer. Displaying the clear weave pattern common to these straps with the woven number ' 238 ' indicating Bann 238 Kleve . Good, used condition with some pulling to reverse.

HJ Scharfuhrer Shoulder Strap. HJ Shoulder strap for a Scharfuhrer of Bann154 Hirschberg in Gau Oberschlesien. Good, clean condition.

HJ Shooting Badge - M1/25. Silvered and enamel , pin back HJ Shooting Badge marked M1/25 indicating manufacture by Rudolf Reiling-Pforzheim. Good used condition with some wear to high points and some staining to reverse and minor dullness to top section of badge.

HJ Shoulder Straps, Bann 564. A mint pair of Hitler Youth shoulder straps to Bann 564. ( Villach, South East of Carinthia ). Both are numbered 564 in red embroidered on black cloth backing with red edge piping. Original RZM paper label on one , Hersteller no A4 86, with diamond logo.

HJ Summer cap. Hitler Jugend Sommer-Mutze or summer cap. Tan cotton piped in red for general HJ with a mock leather headband and false silk lining. Probably a post 1939 example as it displays no evidence of having a national emblem just the cloth HJ diamond which was posted in regulations in 1942. In excellent, clean condition, probably unissued, with two minor tears to the headband.

HJ West Hessen-Nassau District Sleeve Triangle. 2nd pattern HJ District sleeve triangle for West Hessen-Naasau. Good, used condition.

HJ/BDM Sports Vest Insignia. An unused example of the Bevo weave HJ diamond. This was worn on the first pattern of sports vest by HJ and BDM members and also on other items of sports clothing, swimming costumes, ski jacket etc. Good, overall condition, some minor marking.

HJ/BDM Sports Vest Insignia. A heavily used example of the Bevo weave HJ diamond. This was worn on the first pattern of sports vest by HJ and BDM members and also on other items of sports clothing, swimming costumes, ski jacket etc. This particular example was found in a tin of bring back souvenirs and was filthy and has been cleaned.

HMS Glory - Aircraft Carrier/Japanese Surrender Grouping. A medal, insignia , ephemera and photographic grouping to D/MX 726397 P/O. Maurice D Edwards who was serving on board the aircraft carrier HMS Glory. HMS Glory (R62) was a Colossus-class aircraft carrier of the Royal Navy laid down on 27 August 1942 by Harland and Wolff at Belfast. She was launched on 27 November 1943, commissioned on 2 April 1945, and left for the Pacific with an air wing of Barracudas (837 Naval Air Squadron) and Corsairs (1831 Naval Air Squadron). At Sydney, she joined the 11th Aircraft Carrier Squadron of the British Pacific Fleet as the war was ending. Glory came to Rabaul shortly thereafter on 6 September 1945 to accept the surrender of the Japanese garrison there. Group consists of Edward's medals, 39-45, Pacific Stars and War Medal in original box, various items of RN insignia, ration cards, passes, orders etc, personal photographs and a number of 10 x 8 photographs showing the Japanese surrender at Rabaul. These are accompanied by smaller but differing views of the surrender. There is also an official photographic copy of the ' Instrument of Surrender ' and some Japanese money collected on a trip to Hiroshima . Interesting grouping to the forgotten war.

HMS Illustrious Grouping II

HMSO - \' Meet the US Army .\' HMSO, London, 1943, 1st edn., paperback original, 24pp, 8pp half tone photo ills., stapled card wrappers, 7 x 4.5" approx., an uncommon title, with large number of US servicemen arriving in UK. It was written by the Irish poet Louis MacNeice for the Board of Education for use in schools, to try to explain the American, his culture and his way of life to the British, lightly marked to covers, with rusting to staples. Scarce. POSTFREE within UK

Hoch lebe der Reservemann Pin Badge. Two-piece, die-struck pin badge celebrating service in the Reserves of the Wehrmacht. Rubbing to high points, otherwise, good, used condition.

Hood, Camo, Gas Protective, Canadian, 1942. Made in Canada for all British Forces during WWII, these waterproofed cotton head and shoulder covers in a camouflage pattern were designed to be worn under the standard steel helmet. Intended for protection against gas , they also provided great rain and camouflage protection. The gas cover was made of a thin rubberised material, in this case by Kaufmann Rubber Co.Ltd in 1942. Still supple and slightly sticky from it's linseed oil coating. Good condition with two small tears.

Horsa Glider Cable Angle Gauge. Located in the middle of the Instrument panel, situated in front of the two pilot control columns it was used to aid the pilots to determine the height and angle of the glider with that of the towing aircraft. Clearly marked ' Air Ministry Ref No. 6A/1708 Indicator Cable Angle Mk III ' and dated 1944. All breathers and pipes sealed for storage with an attached label from Airspeed Ltd. In good condition with ( typically ) a cracked perspex. Small bruise to frame. Heavy item.

Hungarian Army Field Service Side Cap WW2 period Hungarian Army Field Service side cap. Heavy khaki material with turn down flaps and false peak topped with a bronzed and painted shield bearing the Hungarian national symbol and closed with bronzed buttons bearing Hungarian shield. Liner has been constructed from different types of cotton presumably as an economy measure. In excellent, used condition with the body of the cap being worn with clear lack of wear when flaps are turned back. Liner shows clear sign of wear, moth free. Uncommon item.

HUNTING/FORESTRY ASSOCIATION HUNTING HORN. A pre-war German Hunting horn in excellent condition, complete with original green leather shoulder srap etc. All brass construction, with no damage at all. Horn is trimmed with green leather and has an oval brass label FURST PLESS on the bell of the bugle.Complete and plays well!!

Hydrabad Volunteer Rifles Officer's Service Cap. Good quality, dark green, fine melton cloth Field Service cap for an officer of the Hydrabad Volunteer Rifles. White piped crown with silvered Hydrabad Volunteer Rifles buttons with a die-stamped light infantry badge. Approx. size 7/7 1/4 with a clean interior with large and ornate tailor's label for Balham Pile & Co. and a stitched initial. In excellent, clean condition with some minor moth nips to piping.

I.G.S. Medal,Bar Hazara 1888-Northumberland Fusiliers. India General Service Medal, bar Hazara 1888 to 544 Pte.J.McNally 2nd Bn.Northumberland Fusiliers inscribed as issued. Good, clean condition, minor edge knocks and abrasions. Unresearched.

Ian Fraser VC signature. Ink signature mounted on card of Ian Edward Fraser who was awarded the VC for his efforts off the Johore Straits on 31/07/45 in miniature submarine XE3. POSTFREE within UK

Ian Skennerton, The Broad Arrow. 2001 1st ed. ' The Broad Arrow, British and Empire Factory Production, Proof, Inspection, Armourers, Unit & Issue Markings ' by Ian Skennerton. A now difficult to obtain reference with 140pgs, diagrams and sketches outlining the meaning of the majority of armourer's marks, inspection stamps and unit markings in use by Britain and it's Empire. Generally good ++ condition, one crease to card covers.

Identification of German Units aide memoire. 1941, 7pg card aide memoire entitled \' Pocket Notes on Identification of German Units \'. Contains brief notes on subjects from uniforms weapons, identity discs etc. Good, used condition. POSTFREE within UK

II Para Sports Badge. Embroidered on felt, King's crown Parachute Regt badge surmounting ' II ' . Popper fixing to the reverse for use on sports kit.

ILLUSTRATED HISTORY OF THE RAF BY ROY CONYERS NESBIT-50th ANNIVERSARY COMMEMORATIVE EDITION. 5th edition published in 1994. 320 pages. In excellent condition with original dust cover which is a little worn on the front. An excellent history of the RAF from formation until the 1990’s. Postage at cost by sellers choice.

Imperial & Third Reich Red Cross and Military Miniature Group. Attractive miniature grouping on bow fittings indicating continued service with the Red Cross with Imperial forces into the period of the Third Reich. All decorations in excellent clean condition with undamaged enamel to the Red Cross Honour badge and intact lacquer to the Hindenberg Cross.

Imperial Black Wound Badge & Award Certificate. Die-struck brass Imperial wound badge in black with black stove enamel finish and stout pin fastening. Good, bright, used condition with light rubbing to highlights. Badge is accompanied by a 1918 dated award certificate to a Landsturmmann. Certificate has been folded and now a little faded.

Imperial Black Wound Badge - unissued. An example of an unissued imperial Black Wound badge. Mint example save for some minor chips to the finish of the pin fastening to the reverse. Not sure whether the glazed tissue paper is original to the badge but was obtained this way along with a small number of other unissued Imperial and Third Reich badges, part of a small ' bring back ' grouping.

Imperial C96 Broomhandle Mauser Holster. Original, 1916 dated Imperial German - C96 Broomhandle Mauser holster. This example is dated 1916 to the reverse with a Dresden makers' details and issue marks ' BAXII16 '. In heavily used condition with a period repair to the cup with the fixing stud to the magazine pouch now missing and a 20mm tear to the cleaning rod retainer, otherwise sound condition. Scarce item.

Imperial EKI - Screw back. Imperial EK1 in screw back form. Vaulted, three piece construction with a sold pillar mounted, clamshell screw back fixing to reverse, non maker marked. In good, clean condition with wear to high points and patination to plating of frame.

IMPERIAL GERMAN 925 SILVER SHOOTING MEDAL/AWARD. Shooting was and is a very popular past-time in Germany. There are 100\'s of local shooting clubs all over the country, many have existed from before WW1. This is a beautiful shooting award or prize, in solid 925 marked silver. Awarded in the town of Ottersberg. Englaved inscription reads \' EHRENMITGLIED- Schutzenverrin Ottersberg\' . Quite a large medallion, measures approx 8cm x 5cm overall. Great to go with other shooting awards and shooting cutlass etc.

Imperial German Army Service Reconnaissance Reports. Two sequential reconnaissance reports ( Nr.1111 & 1112 ) 18.01.1916, produced by the Imperial German Air Service. Photos were taken by a Lt.Wilhelm and his observer Uffz.Purucker of Feld-Flieg.-Abt.29 flying from Marchais. Both photos show trench lines and are concentrating on a particular position which is annotated ' St. Marie Fe ? ' . The reports include height, camera, exposure, crew details etc. and both have been annotated. Brief research would indicate that these reports are for the Aisne front but would merit further research. Unusual and uncommon.

Imperial German Bavarian medal Group. Imperial German medal group mounted for wear. Clearly awarded to a Bavarian recipient the group comprises EKII, Bavarian War Merit Cross with Swords III. Class, Bavarian Military Service Medal II class and Honour Cross. EKII has a ringmark with clear manufacturer marked Honour Cross. Group mounted as worn with original ribbon and backed with leather with large stout pin. Good, used condition.

IMPERIAL GERMAN BLACK WOUND BADGE STIVK PIN. Small lapel stick pin for the WW1 Imperial German black wound badge. In brass and black painted. Imperial steel helmet over crossed swords. Knurled pin to the reverse.

Imperial German Demag fighting Knife/Bayonet . A scarce example of the WW1 Imperial German Demag fighting Knife/Bayonet. Kranked handle retaining 80% original paint finish with clean blade with the Demag Duisburg marking to one side and \' gesetzlich geschutze \' to the other. An Imperial inspection mark to the top of the ricasso. Scabbard retains original paintwork with some loss, abrasions etc.,with belt loop and intact retaining strap. A good example of a later war production model of the iconic German World War One trench knife bayonet.

IMPERIAL GERMAN EKII MAKER MARKED. A really nice example of a WW1 Imperial German Iron Cross second class. Toned silver frame with steel centre. All black paint remaining, with very slight corrosion on one arm. Black/white ribbon. Suspension ring is stamped with maker 'WILM'. For H.R. Wilm in Berlin.

IMPERIAL GERMAN EKII MINIATURE WATCH FOB. A very cute item, about half the size of a normal EKII, this is in enamel and nickel plated steel. A little corrosion to the edge.Single sided with a nice length of original miniature black/white ribbon, and it finishes in a small snap clip. Probably sold as a souvenir at the time, but made to hang on a waistcoat or similar. Unusual item. Shown in the pictures next to full sized EKII for comparison purposes.

IMPERIAL GERMAN EKII WITH RIBBON RING MARKED. Good example of the Imperial WW1 Iron Cross second class. Has length of original ribbon. Ring suspension marked with a W Wagner (or an M!). Nice paint. Good silver frame.

IMPERIAL GERMAN FIREMANS LEATHER PICKELHAUBE Purchased with the Officers helmet just listed, this is the ordinary firemen's version of the leather fire helmet. Constructed in the same way as the army pickelhaubes, leather shell with leather peak front and rear. Nice brass trims and comb running front to rear. Red leather band running around the helmet. Original chin strap. Interior has full original lining and also the original paper makers label etc.

IMPERIAL GERMAN IRON CROSS 2nd CLASS WITH RIBBON. Over 5 million were awarded in WW1 and are still one of Germanys most collectable awards. This on has not been cleaned. Has an iron center and silver frame. there is the original black/white ribbon attached to the suspension ring, but this has faded with age. As far as I can see, there is no maker mark on the ring.

IMPERIAL GERMAN LAPEL MEDAL BUTTON. A really nice button-hole medal button which features a miniature black wound badge and a miniature war cross with swords (for combatants). Horseshoe type rear fitting to go through the button hole.

Imperial German Medical Personnel Trade Badge. Oval, wool and badge cloth o/r's trade badge for use by pre WW1 Imperial German medical personnel. Good, clean unmatched condition.

Imperial German Naval Cased Silver Wound Badge. Hollow, die-stamped silver wound badge awarded by the Imperial German Navy. Silvered brass construction housed in it's original, plush mounted, mock leather case. Good condition, patinated overall. Uncommon.

Imperial German Shoulder Board - 75th Infantry. A single Imperial German shoulder board for an O/R within the 75th (1st Hanseatic)(Bremen) Infantry Regiment of the Imperial German Army. With some moth damage but generally good overall condition.

IMPERIAL GERMAN SOUVENIR/COMMEMORATIVE PLATE FOR 1914-15. A white china plate produced at the beginning of WW1 as a commemorative or souvenir. Dated 1914-15 they obviously thought it wasn’t going on much longer! Approximately 12” in diameter with a pierced decorative edge. Center portion has a nice Imperial Iron Cross motif, surrounded by a green oak leaf wreath with national colours as a binding ribbon. Further around the edge in large gold lettering is ‘Ausgrosser Zeit ‘ at the top with ‘Weltkreig 1914-15’ around the bottom. It means ‘Eventfull Time -World War 1914-15. No damage and no cracks. Not bad for a proper 100+ year old antique.

IMPERIAL GERMAN WW1 EK2 AND CROSS OF HONOUR. A nice pair relating to WW1. A lovely conditioned WW1 Iron cross second class, with the 14/18 Cross of Honour. Iron cross is nicely toned and in great condition with ribbon. As far as I can see it is unmarked. The Honor cross is missing the ribbon, but is maker marked on the reverse.

IMPERIAL GERMAN WW1 FLYERS BADGE STICKPIN. Fantastic quality and detail. This is the miniature stickpin of the WW1 Imperial German Flyers badge in silver. On original cream card. Nice twisted pin to reverse.

IMPERIAL GERMAN WW1 IRON CROSS 1ST CLASS-AS FOUND I am sure this could tell a story! Rusty in the center, but not bad. Pin has been repaired at the hinge and the hook is missing. Corners of the cross slightly dented. It is what it is!!!

IMPERIAL GERMAN WW1 NAVAL POSTCARD ALBUM.(empty inside) This is a great quite large, period album/book that was obviously produced to collect naval postcards (or any postcards I suppose) in a very patriotic way. The album measures approximately 16" x 10". It has pages and there are spaces for postcards on each page. So when full ther would be postcard sized items inside! In incredible condition with blue cardboard hardback covers. The front has a wonderful patriotic naval scene of a Wittelsbach-class battleship on the sea, surmounted by an Imperial German Kriegsflag with sprigs of green oakleaves underneath. Great looking cover. An ideal venue for your Imperial German cards etc.

IMPERIAL GERMAN WW1 PICKELHAUBE WITH BRASS FITTINGS. A very good example of an early WW1 OR’s pickelhaube. Black leather shell is in great condition with much original finish. No breaks in the surface, dents or damage. Both peaks are fine and stable. This has the earlier all brass trims and fittings. Brass spike and base. Brass Prussian eagle is complete with no breakages. It is complete with what seems to be the original chinstrap. The metal cockades to each side have been re-painted or touched up. Minor problem!! Leather liner is complete with all tongues. No extra holes on the inside of the shell. Nice shape, nice condition. Displays very well.

Imperial German WWI Silver Wound Badge. Original Imperial German WWI silver wound badge. Die struck, hollow steel badge. Good, clean and bright example in silver. Pin present at rear, with light rubbing to highlights.

Imperial German WWI, Iron Cross 2nd Class. Imperial German Iron Cross 2nd Class. Makers Marked KO, By Konigliches Munzamt Orden, Berlin. Patinated overall.

Imperial Hanseatic Cross - Hamburg. Red-enamelled silver cross pattée featuring the arms of Hamburg to the obverse. The Hanseatenkreuz was a decoration of the three Hanseatic city-states of Bremen, Hamburg and Lübeck, who were members of the German Empire during World War I, each state featuring their own design to a similar cross. The cross was awarded for merit in war, and could be awarded to civilians as well as military personnel. When awarded for bravery or combat merit, it was the three cities' equivalent of the Prussian Iron Cross. In good, clean condition with undamaged enamel.

Imperial Iron Cross Stickpin. 18mm silver and enamel stickpin in the form of an Imperial 1914 Iron Cross. Quality construction with a well executed convex form.

Imperial Japan, Order of Golden Kite 7th Class. A Japanese Order of the Golden Kite; 7th Class.In silver with gilded falcon, 41.4 mm x 57 mm, on original ribbon with hook and eye fixing.Instituted in 1890 and conferred for bravery, leadership or command in battle, grades 5-7 were given to be given to o/r in the Army and Navy, it was officially abolished in 1947. Good, used condition, patinated overall, slightly faded original ribbon.

Imperial Japanese Army Aviation Wing. Bullion and cotton Aviation wing for use by officers of the Imperial Japanese Army Air Force. Fine bullion wire wing with highlighted, cotton wreath surrounding a gilt star on blue wool backing. Reverse backed with black, glazed card. Good, used condition, removed from a uniform.

Imperial Japanese Army Aviation Wing. Bullion and cotton Aviation wing for use by officers of the Imperial Japanese Army Air Force. Fine bullion wire wing with highlighted, cotton wreath surrounding a gilt bullion star on blue silk backing. Reverse backed with black, glazed card. Good, used condition, removed from a uniform and retaining a contour with light rubbing and marking.

Imperial Japanese Navy Rank Badge. Embroidered, Imperial Japanese Navy, rank badge for the rank of Petty Officer 1st Class with a white sakura ( cherry blossom ) indicating paymaster. Lined to reverse with some Japanese characters faintly visible. Good, used condition slightly grubby to reverse

Imperial Japanese wounded in action grouping. A scarce Imperial Japanese China Incident grouping consisting of a cased 1937 China Incident medal and original named service book with contemporary service records and notations. Book contained in named canvas cover to an Army Infantry Private Ryosuke Ogawa of the 27th Imperial Infantry Regt. He was born in 1914 and was enlisted in the Reserve in August 1939 and subsequently wounded in the left side of the chest in Feb.1940 and was treated in Asahikawa hospital. He left hospital in May 1940 and was discharged from the army as a result. Medal in NEF condition with service book in excellent,clean condition.

Imperial Luger stripping tool. Good, original stripping tool for the Luger, believed to be of Imperial vintage. This example with faint markings, which are difficult to ascertain. Good, clean condition.

Imperial Luger stripping tool. Good, original stripping tool for the Luger. This example unmarked, which was typical of those produced by the manufacturer ' DWM '. Good, clean condition.

Imperial M15 Field Artillery Shoulder strap. WW1 Imperial German M15 shoulder strap for wear by a member of the 51st (2nd Upper Alsatian) Field Artillery. Good condition with no moth, removed from uniform.

Imperial M15 Foot Artillery Shoulder strap. WW1 Imperial German M15 shoulder strap for wear by a member of the WW1 Imperial German M15 shoulder strap for wear by a member of the 9th (Schleswig-Holstein) Foot Artillery . Good condition with slight moth, removed from uniform.

Imperial M1889 Cavalry Sword Hussar Regt. 1. Westfälisches) Nr. 8 Imperial Prussian Cavalry Sword M1889 with Interim or Dress model, triple etched for \' Husaren-Regiment \" Kaiser Nikolaus II. von Russland \" (1. Westfälisches) Nr. 8 \'. Nickel-plated guard with folding knuckle guard featuring the Prussian eagle and bakelite grips with residual knot. Single fullered blade, beautifully etched with the unit details contained in a blued panel, etched spine and the remaining face etched with a cavalry scene surrounded by foliate patterns and piled arms retaining felt buffer. Contained in a deep blued steel scabbard. Husaren-Regiment \" Kaiser Nikolaus II. von Russland \" (1. Westfälisches) Nr. 8 served on the Western Front from 1914 including the Marne, Arras, Lille and Ypres followed by a spell on the Eastern Front. It\'s final commander until its dissolution was von Manstein including the period when it lost it\'s commander after the Tsar was deposed in March 1917. Good, clean condition with guard nicotine stained with bright blade with some light speckling. Would benefit from a sympathetic clean but has been left as it was acquired from a European source. Available within UK ONLY

Imperial Miniature Prussian M89 Infantry Sword. Miniature Prussian M89 Infantry Sword. Featuring a 185mm blade with a cast brass handle and guard with the guard featuring a Prussian eagle as per the full size swords. Painted finish to handle which has worn to highlights. Good, clean condition with an almost imperceptible deformation to scabbard.

Imperial Prussian Model 1871 Mauser Bayonet. Imperial German Model 1871 Mauser Bayonet, dated 1875, in its original (although non-matching) leather scabbard with brass mounts. Also fits the Mauser 1871/84 and 1888 Rifles. 460mm blade marked \' Gebr.Weyersberg, Solingen \' to one side of the ricasso and \' Erfurt \' to the other with and Imperial cypher and 78 to blade back. Two different unit marks to bayonet and scabbard, \' 38.R.R.E.4.12 \' to scabbard chape and \' 56.A.3.232.\' to cross guard. Various Imperial inspection stamps to both bayonet and scabbard. Good, overall condition.

Imperial Prussian Reserve Buckle. Nickel buckle for use by Prussian reservists. This buckle appears to be a hybrid with features of both the 1847 and 1895 patterns. The apparently oversize centre piece conforms to the 1847 pattern and overlaps, slightly, the stamped body which is of the conformation of the 1895 pattern used from then until the end of WW1. Brass roller, prongs and keeper with centrepiece soldered to body. Good, used condition with one bruise to crown. Unusual.

Imperial Russian Helmet Plate - Crimean Period. Imperial Russian helmet plate of the 94th Infantry Regiment. Line pattern helmet plate for other ranks with fretted out numbers. Clearly a well loved souvenir of the Crimean War with polished high lights and in generally good condition. Missing loop to the reverse with some damage to numerals.

Imperial Russian Helmet Plate - Crimean Period. Imperial Russian helmet plate of an unknown infantry regiment. Line pattern helmet plate for other ranks with provision to add identifying numerals, now missing. These were often worn in this manner or had numbers fretted out. Clearly a well loved souvenir of the Crimean War with polished high lights and in generally good condition with evidence of being mounted on a disply.Missing loops to the reverse with a small fracture to the shield, priced accordingly.

Imperial S71 Bayonet. A good example of one of the most elegant of bayonets, the Imperial S71. Blade manufacturer marked ' Weyersburg Kirschbaum & Cie Solingen, no other visible markings. Good, clean condition, patinated overall with a good, solid scabbard with a couple of very minor bruises to the chape.

Imperial Trench Art Ashtray and Matchbox Holder. Imperial brass Trench Art ashtray and matchbox holder. Base is made from a 1916 dated 77mm cartridge case with an inverted bottle necked rifle case forming a stem for the folded brass matchbox holder with a brass, Austrian, double-headed eagle button soldered to the outside. Good condition with some failing to solder to one side.

Imperial/Weimar Eisenbahn Collar Insignia. Early Imperial/Weimar collar insignia for an official of the railways. Typical German construction with brass rank pips and locomotive insignia. Used construction with clear signs of having been removed from a uniform.

Important WW1 DSO MiD Group - Lt.Col.P.N.Nissen - Nissen Hut inventor An important WW1 medal group toLt.Col Peter Norman Nissen, DSO, MiD RE a Canadian-American-British mining engineer, inventor and army officer. He held a number of patents for his inventions and developed the Nissen hut prefabricated shelter during the First World War. Born in the USA in 1871, Nissen became a mining engineer and following spells in Canada and South Africa came toBritain in 1913. He joined the British Army early in the War being commissioned into the Sherwood Foresters before transferring to the RE in 1915. He was responsible for the design and development of the ubiquitous hut which bore his name and ran to 100,000 units by the end of WW1. He was awarded the DSO for his efforts in 1917, MiD in 1919 and Order of St. Sava, third class, by Serbia. He became a naturalised British citizen in 1921. Medals are mounted for wear with original ribbon. 1914/15 Star shows Nissen with the rank of captain, Lt. Col to War and Victory medals. Medals in good to fine condition, patinated overall with light contact wear. Accompanied by a contemporary press photo and two IWM photos showing Nissen and huts under construction. Comes with an extensive file of research.

Indian Airborne wing. WW2 Indian Airborne jump qualification wing. Embroidered and padded to produce a high relief with stylised feathers picked out with prominent thread. The parachute is treated in a similar fashion. The wings embroidered directly onto a khaki wool backing and then onto an aertex type backing which has three pop studs applied to each corner. The wing is in superb condition and would be difficult to upgrade.

Indian Airborne wing. WW2 Indian Airborne jump qualification wing. Embroidered and padded to produce a high relief with stylised feathers picked out with prominent thread with the parachute treated in a similar fashion. The wings embroidered directly onto a khaki wool backing and then onto a cotton backing with a brass plate and pin to secure to a uniform. This example is in used condition with a salty reverse but otherwise in excellent condition and like all of these wings slightly different from other examples.

Indian issue 3rd Pattern F.S. Knife. Introduced from 1942 the 3rd Pattern F.S. knife was the zenith of FS knives formulating the design and method of production that is still used today. This wartime example retains much of it's blackened finish to the ringed grip which has a number ' 3 ' cast into the top. One dent to top of the grip with broad arrow ' I ' stamped into the top of the cross guard. Hand drawn blade with period signs of sharpening and a grubby blade which could benefit from a careful clean. Late pattern sheath which retains both tabs which have been artfully frayed, elastic retainer now absent. Good, used example.

Indian Mountain Artillery Shoulder Titles. White metal and brass, Indian Mountain Artillery shoulder titles mounted onto white cotton sliders for use on uniform epaulettes. Good, used condition.

Indian Red Cross and St.John Women's insignia. Set of insignia worn by a woman member of the Indian Red Cross and St.John Association. Featuring a typically Indian made sleeve patch with bullion and thickly embroidered cotton details and a pair of shirt/overall shoulder strap slip-ons with embroidered ' I.R.C.& St.J ' title and a ribbon rank sleeve. Good, used condition, unusual.

Inert Flak 38 20mm AP/T projectile and case. 1940 dated 20mm Armour Piercing projectile and case in original packing tube. Projectile with 70% + of it's original colour with a red band signifying a red trace element. Lacquered steel case contained in original cardboard packing tube. Excellent, original condition with some areas of minor corrosion. INERT - available within UK ONLY

INERT German 1kg B1E Incendiary bomb. The standard German 1kg incendiary bomb dropped on the UK in profusion and the baine of the Civil Defence services. Filled with thermite and made from electron magnesium and intiated by an impact fuze, the I.B. burnt with a fierce heat and intense white light. This particular example is in good condition with the body having clearly defined inspection stamps and codes and dated 1936 and much of it's original painted finish. The fin retains approx 95% of it's green finish with a stamped inspection mark. The nose is detachable. INERT

INERT German 1kg B1E Incendiary bomb. The standard German 1kg incendiary bomb dropped on the UK in profusion and the baine of the Civil Defence services. Filled with thermite and made from electron magnesium and intiated by an impact fuze, the I.B. burnt with a fierce heat and intense white light. This particular example is in good condition with 70% original paint to fins and inspection marks/batch numbers to body and base. INERT UK customers ONLY.

Infantry Assault Badge by JFS WW2 silvered zinc, Infantry Assault badge maker marked with boxed letters JFS indicating manufacture by Josef Felix Söhne, Gablonz. Die-struck zinc construction with a vertical ball hinge and crimped catch. Good, used condition with residual silvered finish to obverse and 75% remaining to reverse.

Infantry Assault badge. A clean and pleasing example of a WW2 Infantrie Sturmabzeichen or Infantry Assault badge. Slightly convex, stamped with a soldered hinge and clasp with a steel pin. This example has a large percentage of the original silver wash remaining with minor rubbing to highlights. Excellent.

Infantry Training 1911 Manual. Infantry Training 1911 , 217pg manual published by the General Staff dealing with infantry training from squad to battalion level. Includes sections on machine gun section drill, infantry in battle and field operations. Aug 1914 inscription to a Canadian officer from Brooks Alberta to fep, excellent, clean condition, ex IWM lib.

Infantry Training 1914 Manual. 1914 ed. Infantry Training 1914 ( 4-Company Organisation ), 265pg manual published by the General Staff dealing with infantry training from squad to battalion level. Includes sections on machine gun section drill, infantry in battle and field operations. Excellent, clean condition, ex IWM lib.

Infantry Training Manual - The Carrier Platoon. 1943 Manual Infantry Training Part V: The Carrier Platoon. 59pgs outlining the operation of the carrier platoon with organisation, reconnaissance, attack, defence and co-operation with tanks. Includes colour section concerning signals. Excellent, clean condition and uncommon.

Infantry Training Vol.1 1951 - Sniping. Infantry Training Vol.1 Infantry Platoon Weapons Pamphlet No.10 - Sniping 1951. 142pgs, illustrated throughout with b/w photographs, sketches and diagrams giving a thorough grounding in all aspects of being a sniper from equipment to camouflage. All aspects of the No.4T are covered including the No.32 sight. This manual represented the entire experience of the British sniper during WW2. Good, used condition and important reference.

Inniskilling Fusilier Officer Portrait. Good, clear image of an officer of the Inniskilling Fusiliers in parade dress with sword and bearskin and WW1 pair in wear. Image 14 x 20cms approx mounted on board bearing the mark of the Irish Lafayette studio. Good condition with light marking.

Inniskilling Fusiliers Officer's Collar Badges. Pair of officer's two part silver collar badges. All parts with loops to reverse. Not marked but test as silver. For wear with No.1 and No.3 dress. Ref Churchill 759

Inns of Court & City Yeomanry NCO\'s Arm Badge. Inns of Court & City Yeomanry NCO's arm badge, originally worn on a green backing and probably pre War in date. A good die stamped sterling silver example.Two loops to reverse, stamped ' S.Sil ', good condition.

Inns of Court Regt No.19 Set Pocket Guide. Gatefold card produced by ' C ' Squadron Inns of court Regt. as a pocket guide for operators of the No.19 Set the standard radio transceiver designed for use by armoured troops of the British Army. Covers maintenance, netting and repairs. Good, used condition. POSTFREE within UK

Insignia of the Third Reich - Cloth Badges & Insignia - John Angolia. 1st 1974 ' Insignia of the Third Reich - Cloth Badges & Insignia ' by Mgr.John Angolia. 144pgs including 53 b/w plates and 4 colour plates illustrating and identifying hundreds of examples of Third Reich cloth insignia from all organisations military and political. Was the standard work on the subject and still warrants a place on the bookshelf. Good, used condition but with the usual weak binding.

Instruction Book ' Armoured Car Humber Mk.I ' 1941ed. ' Instruction Book for Armoured Car Humber Mark 1 '.145pgs, illustrated throughout with sketches, photographs and fold-out plates. In good, used condition with some light marking to covers and minor creasing etc to contents.

Instructional Notes .300-inch Browning Automatic Rifle. 1940 Instructional Notes on the .300-inch Browning Automatic Rifle ( Provisional ). 14pg, small format provisional notes on the use and maintenance of the B.A.R. probably authored for the Home Guard who were the greatest users of this weapon. Good, clean condition. POSTFREE within UK

Instructions for Armourers Besa MG - 7.92 & 15mm. 1941ed. Instructions for Armourers 1931 Supp.No.4 Guns ,Machine, Besa, 7.92mm., Mk.I & Mk.II also Besa, 15mm., Mk.I and Accessories. Full armourers instructions for both calibre of the principal machine gun used in tanks by the the British, the Besa. 36pgs with three fold-out scale plans of guns and all principle plans. Lightly marked covers, clean contents and charts, uncommon.

INTERESTING THIRD REICH PERIOD NSDAP ENVELOPE. This is a great, used period envelope from the NSDAP Headquarters in Vienna, Austria to the Oberbergmeister in Neustadt Germany. Printed NSDAP details with eagle, typed address and Third Reich stamp franked in 1936. I wonder what the contents (long gone) said? Interesting piece of printed history. (Post free in U.K.)

Iron Cross First Class – Funcke & Brüninghaus (L/56) A good used example of an EKI by the manufacturer Funcke & Brüninghaus. Patinated silver frame with iron core with some loss to the highlights of the swastika. Reverse features a block hinge and the characteristic shape of the pin used by Funcke & Brüninghaus. This is clearly stamped to the top with their LDO identification ' L/56 ' and is secured by a soldered flat wire catch.

IRON CROSS SECOND CLASS WITH ORIGINAL CITATION. A very nice toned' EK11 with original ribbon, with the ORIGINAL citation of award. EK11 has not been cleaned and is dull nickel etc. The paper award certificate has been folded in the middle but other than that is undamaged. Awarded to Unteroffizier Otto Burkhardt 254 Inf Div. Stampted and signed by company commander. A really nice pair.

Iron Cross Second Class. A good example of a Third Reich Iron Cross second class. Three piece construction with unmarked suspension ring accompanied by a length of original ribbon. Good, clean condition with patination to frame.

Iserlohn Brigade Aufmarsch 1934. Striking pinback daybadge for Iserlohn Brigade Aufmarsch 16/17 June 1934. Original toned condition.

ISRB Anti-Disturbance Fuze (Air Armed). Introduced in 1943, the Anti-Disturbance Fuze (Air Armed) was designed by the Inter Services Research Bureau based at Station IX, Welwyn. This device was designed to be assembled into an explosive device or charge when it is laid to prevent anyone from removing it. Zinc alloy casting threaded to accept a Type 6 burster with mechanisms designed to initiate on application of pressure or release. ' For use, the fuze is placed into a cavity in the bottom of a charge with the safety strip protruding out the side and the release lever facing down. The weight of the charge is used to hold the release lever in the closed position. Just prior to placing the charge in position, the crushing lever is lifted until the copper tube is crushed starting the arming delay. The charge is then placed in position and the safety strip removed. Once in position if someone attempts to remove the charge, the release lever is free to move, the striker pushes against the ball forcing it out of the way and continues on to hit the detonator in the burster. When the burster fires it will set off the main explosive charge.' Contained in it's original packing tube and taped ready for use. Scarce. INERT UK Sales Only

Issue SAS Beret. Original issue SAS beret probably 80/90's issue. Size 7 1/8 with central celluloid internal protector present . Manufactured by Compton Webb the whole beret retains it's carefully shrunken and formed shape. Embroidered badge centrally sewn over the cap slider location. Beret grubby with some minor moth tracks and one 3mm to top. Very much a worn, issued example rather than one from the surplus store.

Ist Pattern ATS O/R\'s Cap. A good example of the scarce 1st Pattern cap worn by ATS o/rs. Distinct with its stitched, soft peak and cloth chinstrap. Constructed from a serge barathea material with a rayon lining. Issue markings are present but are now indistinct with what appears to be a \' Q \' inspection mark indicating 1940 production. Penned owner\'s details written to the interior with signs of heavy wear. Appears to be moth free with some small snags.

Italian 1870/15 Vetterli Bayonet. WW1 conversion of the Italian 1870 bayonet for the Vetterli-Vitali rifle. A shortage of weaponry in Italy during WW1 brought about this conversion for fitting to a rechambered 6.5mm Vetterli rifle. Considered unwieldy in it's original form the blade was cut down and blued overall with similar modifications to the scabbard. Manufacturer marked showing the marks used by Fabbrica d'arms Brescia with other issue and inspection marks to bayonet and scabbard. Good, clean condition.

Italian 81mm Mortar Round. Italian M35 mortar round for use in the M35 81mm mortar, the standard heavy mortar used by Italian infantry units through out WW2. This example is the so-called lightweight projectile weighing in at 3kg approx and was filled with amatol which is stencilled on the side of the body. Fitted with a 1935 dated, brass percussion fuze, this example retains approx 85% of it's original markings, all be it in now subdued condition. Good, clean example, strippable. INERT UK sales ONLY

Italian Fasces Door or Wall Plaque. Brass Italian fasces plaque probably for wall or door mounting. 180mm x 70mm cast brass with a residual mounting stud which shows clear signs of having been sawn or cut. Appears to have an old minor solder repair to the top of the staff.

Italian Fascist Albanian service lapel badge. Brass and enamel pin back badge commemorating the Italian campaign in Albania. 25mm wide with intact pin and clean undamaged enamel.

Italian Fascist MVSN Black Shirt Officer\'s Dagger. An excellent example of a Model 35 Italian Fascist MVSN Black Shirt officer's dagger. Ebony handle secured by two nickel rivets with bright nickel crossguard with 21cm, double edged blade. Accompanied by the correct steel, brass throated scabbard with a fasces and ' M.V.S.N. ' impressed to the front. To the reverse, a wide and angled belt loop that is designed to accommodate the wider belt worn by officers. Approx 50% original paint finish remains. Excellent, clean example.

Italian MVSN M1935 NCO Fighting Knife. WW2 Italian Milizia Volontaria per la Sicurezza Nazionale (Fascist National Security Volunteer Militia) M1935 Non-Commissioned Officer’s fighting knife. This example has a brass fasces let into the handle it being a popular fashion to adorn these knives with carvings or other party related adornments. Contained in it's original black painted scabbard this knife has evidence of usage and wear . 18+ UK sales ONLY

Italian SRCM 35 Fragmentation grenade. WW2 Italian SRCM fragmentation grenade . Original paintwork that gave rise to their nickname of ' Red Devils '. In excellent condition with all internals including fragmentation sleeve and always type fuze. Uncommon in this condition. INERT Available within UK ONLY

J.R.59 1936 Illuminated Award Certificate. An attractive example of an early Wehrmacht award certificate given by J.R.59 for completion of a 25km ' Gepackmarsch ' or express march. Featuring gold relief borders and lettering centring on a militaristic vignette. In good, clean condition.

Jan 45 Secret RAF Bombing Analysis Report. Prompted by Prof. Lindemann who was responsible for the government's scientific decisions and also headed a Statistics Division, or S branch, with whose help he scrutinized the performance of the regular ministries and prioritized the logistical machinery of warfare, the RAF began a detailed analysis of the effect of bombing on specific targets. This particular secret report was one such and the report analyses the raid of 27/28 May 1944 on the Bourg Leopold Barracks, Belgium. Thorough analysis with plans, maps and photographs covering all aspects of the target, shelters, buildings, bomb load,damage and casualties. Original copy of the report, in good, clean condition, some minor marks, tears etc.

Japanese 7.7mm Hotchkiss Machine Gun Ammunition Strip. Original WW2 Hotchkiss machine gun loading strip containing an example of an original and deactivated 7.7mm Japanese WW2 machine gun round. Complete with its original, strengthened card packaging and label.

Japanese Good Luck Bag. Typically carried by many Japanese combatants of all services this bag contains a number of good luck offerings collected from temples and shrines. Individually wrapped wooden and silk shapes featuring various hanko and pictograms were sent to loved ones as symbols of good luck and often, as in this case were carried together in a bag. This example is made from silk and cotton and features a rising sun to one side with an inked name and a lotus blossom to the other. All of the ensemble has clearly been carried and is a little worn and has clearly been subject to moisture at some time. A poignant piece of personal kit.

Japanese Good Luck Flag Japanese yosegaki hinomaru or good luck flag. Approx 70 x 100cms printed on silk with two leather reinforced corners and cotton ties. This example is covered in characters with a prominent name or exhortation running across the top of the flag. Both leather corner reinforcements and ties are intact with some contemporary staining and fold marks. Good large example.

Japanese Good Luck Flag - Veteran bring back. Japanese yosegaki hinomaru or good luck flag. Approx 85 x 68cms printed on silk with two leather reinforced corners and cotton ties. This example is covered in a profusion of characters with prominent larger characters forming the exhortation ' Ki Buun Chokyu ' translating as ' I pray that your military fortunes are long lasting.' This example was with the effects of Henry P Woolley, Detachment 101 OSS. Both leather corner reinforcements are intact with one tie lost. Some minor contemporary staining and fold marks with areas of damage, which I would suggest are contemporary and occurred when the item was acquired.

Japanese Good Luck Flag. Japanese yosegaki hinomaru or good luck flag. Approx 83 x 68cms printed on silk with two leather reinforced corners and cotton ties. This example is covered in a profusion of characters with prominent larger characters forming the exhortation ' Ki Buun Chokyu ' translating as ' I pray that your military fortunes are long lasting.' Both leather corner reinforcements are intact with some very minor contemporary staining and fold marks. Good large example which is possibly the busiest example I have handled.

Japanese M1899 Type 32 Cavalry Sabre. The Japanese Type 32 Saber was a government-issued cavalry sword. It was first issued in 1889 and would be manufactured until the end of WWII. The blade is katana-like in styling, though it has the proportions of a saber and was built in two lengths. This example, a second pattern ‘Otsu,’ was issued to army NCOs and and has a blade length of around 770mm with the leather finger loop indicating earlier manufacture. Numbered to the ricasso with a matching number to the scabbard drag. In good, used condition with a matching toned appearance overall with some light staining, but no pitting to the blade. Good example. 18+ UK sales ONLY

Japanese One Thousand Stitch belt. Cotton Japanese Senninbari or one thousand stitch belt. The belt was worn around the waist under the shirt or uniform as a good luck charm. The symbolic 1000 stitches were embroidered in red, another symbol of good luck, in this example formed into a series of characters with the further addition of good luck coins. In good, clean condition with minor marking. A reasonably priced example.

Japanese One Thousand Stitch belt. Cotton Japanese Senninbari or one thousand stitch belt. The belt was worn around the waist under the shirt or uniform as a good luck charm. The symbolic 1000 stitches are hand painted with temple chop seals to either end of the text. Enclosed within the belt is another temple offering probably an inscribed piece of bamboo. Excellent clean condition with all ties intact.

Japanese One Thousand Stitch belt. Cotton Japanese Senninbari or one thousand stitch belt. The belt was worn around the waist under the shirt or uniform as a good luck charm. The symbolic 1000 stitches are hand-stitched with some being circled in ink. The belt is lined with wool and bears clear evidence of having been worn. To one side is an enclosed pocket which would have probably contained temple offerings or good luck symbols onto which a separate printed japanese flag has been applied. To the side are some stitched characters, probably the name of the original owner. Good, heavily used condition with all ties intact.

Japanese One Thousand Stitch belt. Cotton Japanese Senninbari or one thousand stitch belt. The belt was worn around the waist under the shirt or uniform as a good luck charm. The symbolic 1000 stitches are hand-stitched being circled in ink with the knots having a clear tail .The belt has been created by folding a larger piece of cotton with ties tacked to either end. Bearing clear evidence of having been worn this example is a less elaborate pattern more typical of later war patterns. Good, used condition with all ties intact.

Japanese parachute bag. Japanese Army canvas parachute storage/transport bag. Heavy duty canvas with a reinforced, folding bottom and the Army circled star to front. In excellent but dusty condition with some minor stitch loosening to one handle. Unusual and uncommon piece of Japanese kit.

Japanese Patriotic Parade Flags. Original paper and cane Japanese rising sun flags, the type typically given or sold at patriotic parades or events. These scarce, original survivors are In excellent condition. Several available POSTFREE within UK

JAPANESE WW2 COTTON FLAG, SMALL SIZE. Found on my last trip to the USA this is a really nice, very clean Japanese flag with the cenrtral red sun. 40"x26". Fine white cotton linen body, complete with string ties and reinforced corners. No damage, no stains.

JAPANESE WW2 NCO\'S KATANA IN FANTASTIC CONDITION. A sword that was once quite common, has become very hard to find and due to the construction materials, very hard to find in good condition. Of typical construction with the grip made of cast aluminium, and formed and painted to look like cloth binding and wood. The grip was painted brown and after many years of handling etc, usually wears off. This grip has 85% of the original paint still intact, and looks amazing. The lower grip Tsuba is solid blued steel. Grip/scabbard release sprig works perfectly. Scabbard again matches the grip and has over 85% of the original olive green paint, with no dents or damage to the rest of the scabbard. Arsenal marks stamped correctly and the scabbard throat and blade numbers are matching. The polished steel single edged blade is in virtually mint condition. A FINE example of a mid-war period Katana. (sold to over 18's only)

JAPANESE WWII NCO's KATANA SWORD. A very good, untouched example of the Katana NCO's sword as carried by Non commissioned officers in the Imperial Japanese army.The NCO swords were introduced on September 16, 1935.The hilts are made of cast aluminium instead of the wood and cloth of the Officers types. Were machine made but hand assembled. Hilt is complete and in good condition. The arsenal control marks are clear and visible on the The details were painted onto the surfaces to make them look like linen strapping a wood grips etc. About 50% of the paint is still present. Blade locking mechanism works perfectly. The steel scabbard has again 50-60% of the original brown/green paint still present. The scabbard throat is numbered 27716 and the matching number is on the blade sideways above the blood groove. The blade itself is in near mint condition, has never been used for post-war 'fighting' or hacking down the garden! Retains all the original bright polish and a perfect honed edge. There are a couple of old 'finger smudges' in middle of the blade, but would clean off. A very good example of a Japanese sword WW2 souvenir.

Joseph Goebbels Youth Hostel Contribution Badge. Alloy Joseph Goebbels Youth Hostel contribution day badge. Reverse manufacturer marked \' F.Hoffstatter, Bonn \'. Good, used condition with light rubbing to highlights, uncommon.

Jutland Casualty Souvenir Grouping. A souvenir grouping, probably kept by the victim's sister, to Telegraphist Frank,W.E.Hawke who was killed in the sinking of the armoured cruiser HMS Defence. Group consists of a postcard photograph of Defence, an unusual sweetheart brooch with silk and tassel adornment to Defence, a tissue souvenir commemorating the ' Great Naval Victory in the North Sea, May 31st 1916 ' which lists those ships, including defence that were lost. Also a letter and separate keepsake sent by Hawke to his sister in Torquay. All items in good, used condition with the unusual sweetheart still on it's original display card.

Jutland Medallions. Presentation cardboard box with lid and commemorative polished silver effect metal medal showing a trident and crossed flags of a naval ensign and Union Jack. These were unofficial medals commemorating the Battle of Jutland 31/5/1916 and those who fell. Made by Spink & Son, 1916 and sold for the benefit of naval orphanages. This example accompanied by a silver miniature version, both items in good condition with box slightly a/f.

K.D.F. Tinny. Die stamped, pinback tinny produced by the K.D.F. for it\'s air spa resort Höfen an der Enz in the Black Forest. Good, clean condition.

K.S.L.I. Officer's F.S.Cap. Good quality Officer's F.S. Cap by W.Cater & Co., Pall Mall for the King's Shropshire Light Infantry. Featuring an unmarked silver KSLI cap badge and polished gilt KSLI buttons. Clean silk lining with maker's label and in generally good, used condition with two minor areas of mothing ( See photos ).

K98 Bayonet and Frog - Matching numbers. Pre War ( 1938 ) K98 bayonet by E.U.F Horster with matching numbers ' 1281 ' to bayonet and scabbard contained in the standard leather frog. Bayonet and scabbard both manufacturer marked and dated with numerous acceptance stamps, frog unmarked. Both bayonet and scabbard appear in the white with no evidence of having been blued whether this was by design or by contemporary polishing I cannot say. V.Good + condition.This bayonet was acquired along with buckle ( item 7783 ) and two daggers directly from a veteran's family.

K98 Bayonet Frog with R.B.Nr. Post 1943 production leather K98 bayonet frog. Marked to reverse R.B.Nr. 0/1001/0038 indicating manufacture by Lederfabrik Fr. Vogel Mattighofen. Good, solid condition missing one reinforcing rivet with a small hole for hanging to reverse.

K98 Bayonet – 42 cof & Frog. Good example of a Seitengewehr 84/98 by Waffenfabrik Carl Eickhorn, Solingen contained in a leather frog. Bakelite gripped example marked \' 42 cof \' and numbered to blade contained in a mis-matched scabbard. Bayonet carried in a black leather frog manufacturer marked and dated 1941. Bayonet profusely stamped with waffenampt markings with clear signs of sharpening to blade with a couple of bruises to lower end of the scabbard. Good, honest example.

K98 Bayonet – 44 cof. Good example of a Seitengewehr 84/98 by Carl Eickhorn, Solingen. Bakelite gripped example marked \' 44 cof \' and numbered to blade contained in a un-numbered scabbard, probably from the same manufacturer. Bayonet stamped with waffenampt markings with largely intact blued finish and clear tooling marks to blade.

K98 COMBAT BAYONET WITH ORIGINAL FROG.(with ‘as found’ K98 included ) Part of the items sent to me this week. Not seen light of day since 1979, this K98 bayonet has the Bakelite grips. The nice black leather frog has always been on the bayonet and is the type with a cross-strap. All these items were kept in an outside shed and have suffered some from moisture etc. This bayonet is not too bad and with some effort would certainly clean up, but I have decided to leave that to the next owner. Blade still has blued surfaces and is marked F.Herder and Sonn. Numbered 3849. It is accompanied with the other K98 bayonet which is in as found and near relic condition. Heavily rusted overall, looks like it was field excavated, but probably just kept somewhere very damp. Blade slightly bent and is marked WKC. An interesting find and all of the items perhaps should be kept together.

K98 LONG DRESS BAYONET WITH FROG AND KNOT. A very good Third Reich ww2 K98 parade dress bayonet complete with black leather frog and correct green/silver portepee. Made by Ernst Pack & Sonn, EP&S, bayonet is in near perfect condition, with mint blade and all nickel plating intact. Distinctive off-set grip rivets, only used by EP&S. A ideal example of a dress bayonet, complete.

K98 Muzzle Cover. Slip-on muzzle cover for the standard German 98K rifle. Featuring a raised forward sight guard and a spring loaded fold back muzzle cap. The cover would be slipped onto the end of the K98 barrel and turned to position the sight guard over the forward sight. Manufacturer marked to interior of cap with a waffenampt inspection stamp to rear of cover. Good, used condition.

Kassel Reichskriegertag Day Badge. Alloy, pin back day badge 1937 Kassel Reichskriegertag. Manufacturer marked ' C.Poellath ' to the reverse. POSTFREE within UK

Kent National Reserve Lapel Badge. WW1 Kent National Reserve bronze badge, mounted with nickel White Horse of Kent on ' Invicta ' scroll, the reverse impressed with unusual manufacturer's details ' Croneen New Brompton '. Good condition, complete with original large half moon buttonhole fitting. Height 43mm.

Kiel Nordmark Day badge. Die-struck tinny Kiel Nordmark Voran day badge . Pin fixing to reverse, good, clean condition.

King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry O/R's FS Cap. 1942 dated, size 7 1/8 O/R's FS Cap for a member of the King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry. Manufactured by J.Collett, Ltd. with a bi-metal K.O.Y.L.I. cap badge. Evidence of wear to sweatband and lining and evidence of an earlier badge. Good, large size.

Kitchener memorial matchbox cover. Tin and celluloid matchbox cover featuring a memorial to Kitchener. Portrait of Kitchener to front face with his dates of birth and death to the side and \'in memorium\' to the rear. In excellent, clean condition.

Koblenz/Trier Gau-Tag Day badge. Die-struck aluminium day badge featuring a striking design for the Koblenz/Trier Gas-Tag held between 26-28.6.1936. Excellent, clean condition.

Korea Medal Group - Imjin interest. Group of three, GSM GeoVI bar Malaya, Korea and UN medal bar Korea to 22264646 Gnr.E.Gibson R.A.. Gibson was a member of 170 Independent Mortar Battery RA ( confirmed by copy nominal roll ). Three troops of 170th Indp Mor Batt provided fire support with 4.2inch mortars for the Belgian Battalion, RUR and Glosters in the crucial Battle of the Imjin River which allowed the UN forces in Korea to withdraw to a defensive line south of the river and stabilise the front against the overwhelming Chinese attacks aimed at Seoul. A and B Troops of the Battery were able to escape but C Troop joined the Glosters in captivity. Group mounted for display in good, fine condition with very minor contact marks and edge knocks. Accompanied by an early small anodised RA badge and a Presidential Unit citation badge. The citation was awarded to all members of 170 Indp. Mor Batt. but permission was only given to C Troop to wear the distinction. With copy of 170 Indp. Mor. Batt nominal roll and some research.

Korean War Grouping. An interesting grouping of souvenirs to a member of the 1st Commonwealth Division who served in Korea. Group consists of embroidered examples of the yellow king's crown and queen's crown "Commonwealth" title on a pale blue shield shaped backing. Also a quantity of English language ( N.Korean/Chinese produced ) propaganda leaflets with a similar number of Korean/Chinese language leaflets. Accompanied by a Korean banknote and a Christmas menu for Korea 1952. All items in good condition.

Kriegsmarine Administrative Officer\'s Cap Cockade. Hand-emroidered, bullion cap cockade for wear by officers of the Kriegsmarine administrative branch. Appears to have been removed from a cap but in good, undamaged condition complete with paper backing.

Kriegsmarine Anti-Submarine Defence School Service Regulations. 1942, 26pg Kriegsmarine manual ' Service Regulations Anti-Submarine Defence School '. Stamped to show ownership of the ' Commando Der Marinestation Der Nordsee ' with a subsequent issue stamp to ' Kommando Zerstorer " Z30 " ' and individually numbered. Z30 was one of fifteen Type 1936A destroyers built for the Kriegsmarine during WWII. Completed in 1941, the ship was transferred to Norwegian waters in early 1942 where she remained for most of the rest of her career, escorting convoys and laying minefields. Example complete with tipped in amendments with some creasing. POSTFREE within UK

Kriegsmarine Belt Buckle. Die-struck gilt aluminium Kriegsmarine belt buckle. Residual markings indicate manufacture by Richard Sieper & Sohn, Ludenscheid. Good, used condition with approx 70% of gilt remaining with usual wear to high points.

Kriegsmarine Breast Eagle - Coastal Artillery. Kriegsmarine breast eagle, machine embroidered in golden thread on a green rayon backing. Initially issued to all branches of the Kriegsmarine for wear with the field grey uniform they are most associated with Kriegsmarine coastal artillery units. Good, used condition, folded to shape with evidence of having been removed from a uniform.

Kriegsmarine Breast Eagle - Coastal Artillery. Kriegsmarine breast eagle, machine embroidered in golden thread on a green rayon backing in typical BeVo pattern. Initially issued to all branches of the Kriegsmarine for wear with the field grey uniform they are most associated with Kriegsmarine coastal artillery units. Good, unissued condition.

Kriegsmarine Breast Eagle. Yellow cotton on blue wool Kriegsmarine breast eagle. Heavily stitched, producing a depth of design making the wings and circle stand out in relief. Evidence of having been removed from a uniform and a good, used example of this eagle designed to be used by o/r's.

Kriegsmarine Cap Tally. Original Third Reich Kriegsmarine cap tally. Black rayon ribbon with Gothic script \' Kriegsmarine \' in Celleon machined thread. Full length in good used condition with the ends of the ribbons cut on the angle.

Kriegsmarine Destroyer Award by JFS. Zinc struck Zerstörer Kriegsabzeichen with boxed letters ' JFS ' indicating manufacture by Josef Felix Söhne, Gablonz.. Gilded wreath with silvered destroyer with a formed ball hinge with wire pin , retaining clip and top hook. Manufacturer's details 'JFS ' in relief to the reverse. Good, clean badge, wear to high points and some speckling.

Kriegsmarine E.K.zdr C/28 Fuze. A 1941 dated German Kriegsmarine E.K.zdr C/28 aluminium fuse. This fuse was used on the large calibre 28cm cannon shells that were used on the pocket battleships and various shore installations.This example is in good condition with clear manufacturer's coding and acceptance stamp Eagle over M. These fuzes were retained by the Norwegians post war and has a small lot stamping. INERT UK SALES ONLY

Kriegsmarine Linienschiff Schleswig-Holstein Cap Tally. A Kriegsmarine cap tally for the Deutschland-class battleship, Schleswig-Holstein. Laid down in 1895 the ship went on to serve in WW1 being present at Jutland where she received damage. She is probably best known for firing the first shots of World War II when she bombarded the Polish base at Danzig's Westerplatte. Subsequently sunk by the RAF she was raised and destroyed by the Soviets. Good example which has now darkened with age but is undamaged. Full length with two adhesive marks to reverse from previous display.

Kriegsmarine Marine Artillery Cap Eagle. Unissued Kriegsmarine MAA cap eagle. BeVo construction and in excellent, clean condition.

Kriegsmarine Marine Artillery Soldbuch. 1942 Kriegsmarine Soldbuch to a Belgian volunteer, Gefr.Heinrich Gortjes. Soldbuch showing b/w photograph to inner cover and shows Gortjes initially joining 1.Marine-Ersatz-Abteilung, and then briefly with M.A.A.621. Most of his service appears to be with M.A.A.632 serving on the Italian coast at Batterie Casa Bianca. Good, used condition which would reward further research.

Kriegsmarine Navy Teacher, High Grade sleeve badges. A pair of silver bullion sleeve insignia for a Kriegsmarine official with a teacher's career with High Grade. True facing pair with bright bullion and intact paper backing to reverse, probably unissued. Uncommon.

Kriegsmarine Officer\'s Breast Eagle. A good example of a Kriegsmarine Officer's Breast eagle stitched in Celleon, a nylon type material which did not tarnish. Embroidered on to a wool background with breast feathers picked out in contrasting brown thread. Good, used condition with clear evidence of having been removed from a uniform.

Kriegsmarine Officer\'s Cap Eagle. Silver bullion cap eagle for use by officers/officials of the Kriegsmarine administrative branch. Good, used condition with evidence of moth damage to backing to one side of swastika.

Kriegsmarine Tropical Shirt Eagle. Kriegsmarine tropical shirt eagle. Machine embroidered in golden thread on a tan rayon backing in typical BeVo pattern. Folded and cut to shape with clear evidence of having been removed from a uniform.

Kriegsmarine WHW Day Badge. Pressed card, pin back day badge produced for the \' Tag Der Wehrmacht fur das WHW \' in Kiel and featuring the aircraft carrier Graf Zeppelin. Good, clean condition.

Kriegsmarine work shirt. WW2 Kriegsmarine work uniform shirt. Constructed in herringbone heavy duty cloth, cut to the same pattern as the standard naval shirt with the addition of a large breast pocket. RB numbered to the reverse of the collar with all zinc buttons and ties present and intact but without national emblem as per regulation. In excellent clean condition.

Kugelhandgranate Model 1913. A good example of the WW1 German Kugelhandgranate Model 1913. Featuring a cast iron , spherical body with external segments which could produce up to 80 fragments. Originally the explosive charge was 70% black powder with the addition of baryte nitrate and potassium perchlorate, fitted with a seven second fuze. It was superseded by the Kugelhandgranate Model 1915. INERT Available within UK only

KVKII and Russian Front Medal ex medal bar. Unmarked, zinc KVKII with swords and Russian front medal with a ring mark ' 4 ' ( Steinhauer & Luck ) A pair of medals that have been removed form a medal bar which retain their brass staple fixings to the ribbons. Part of a small group of souvenirs which have not been kept in the most advantageous conditions and have been priced accordingly.

KVKII with Swords with Packet A good, tombac KVKII with swords with accompanying titled packet and original ribbon. Cross is not ring marked but the envelope indicates manufacture by Philip Turks, Wittwe, Thaliastr.4, Wien. Packet has been folded.

KVKII with Swords. A good, tombac KVKII with swords. Ring marked with a clear, but partial striking that looks to be \' 87 \' indicating manufacture by Roman Palme, Wienerstrasse 27, Gablonz. Good, probably unused condition.

KVKII without Swords with Packet A good, tombac KVKII without swords with accompanying titled packet, tissue and original ribbon. Cross is not ring marked but the envelope indicates manufacture by Wilhelm Deumer, Ludenscheid. Good, clean condition, packet has been folded.

L1A3 SLR Bayonet. British, Enfield manufactured L1A3 bayonet for use with the British SLR. 1971 dated with NATO stores number to both grips. Clean condition mounted in a whitened frog for parade and ceremonial use. UK 18+ Sales ONLY

L21 Zeppelin souvenir photograph brochure. 14pg souvenir brochure of the \'wrecked Zeppelin L21\' and \' the great air raid on England - Sept.3rd 1916\' with a photograph of Lieut.William Leefe Robinson VC. Published by St.James\'s Press, London, the booklet contains various photographs showing the shooting down of the Zeppelin and various views of the wreckage. In slightly foxed and marked condition with folded corners and some creasing, otherwise good.

Lancashire Fusiliers Pagri Flash. Cotton on wool pagri flash worn by o/rs of the Lancashire fusiliers. This example is in unissued condition with three moth grazes.

Landau HJ Daybadge. Die-stamped pinback daybadge for the Oberbann V/13 Landau on 23-24 June. Bronzed wash finish intact, excellent used condition.

Landespolizei P38 Holster. A very nice original leather, hardshell P38 holster. Marked with the initials LPN West German Police, ' Landespolizei Niedersachsen,' (Lower Saxony). Serial number stamped to the reverse and repeated in ink to interior and a partial typed label with manufacturer's stamp ' Geco ' alongside. Good used condition.

Landwacht cap eagle. WW2, die stamped cap eagle for the Landwacht or German rural auxiliary police. Zinc type material with a silver painted finish and pin fastening to the reverse. In good condition with rubbing to high points.

LARGE BRASS IMPERIAL BUGLE-NAMED TO A TOWN-COMPLETE. This is a really nice large brass Imperial German Infantry/town/military bugle. Measuring some 16" overall. It is complete with the original mouthpiece which is attached to the bugle by a chain. It is maker marked the same as the bugle. No significant damage at all. A very few light dents here and there, but it is nearly 100 years old now! There is a brown leather hand grip wrapped around the main body of the bugle. The bell has an applied original Imperial eagle with FR on it's breast. Above that is the maker F.HOERTH - SAARBRUCKEN. This bugle was made there, used there, and was purchased there from a local German antique dealer. Imperial German bugles are rare to find in this condition, as well as being marked and identified. Plays extremely well!

LARGE FRAMED HITLER PHOTO BU HOFFMANN-USED IN LUFTWAFFE HQ. A large period framed black and white photo of the infamous Third Reich leader by Hoffman. It’s in the original mounts with original frame and backing. Seems to have been exposed to heat at dome time as there is, what seems to be brown scorch marks to the mount on one side. Not affected the photo though. The reverse has the original hanging string and a great paper label ‘ Luftgaucommando Belgien etc etc’. It has the district and area too. Translates thus…”Air Sector Command Belgium/Northern France Department C construction BIV\'. I imagine this photo hung in the Commander\'s office or the Officers mess. Measures 21” x 17” overall. POSTAGE IS ONLY RATED FOR U.K. DELIVERY. EUROPE/AMERICA ETC WILL BE EXTRA AND AT COST!

LARGE GILT THIRD REICH BUCKLE FOR NAVY PARADE BELT. This is part of a small collection of navy items I purchased from a family in Germany. This is a great, mint conditioned gilt over aluminium, buckle for the navy parade brocade belt. It is complete with the matching slide for the other part of the belt, which is usually missing. Beautiful detail to the front of the buckle. Anchor with rope and surrounded by laurel leaves. Reverse has cast makers mark of FLL. A great display item with any navy collection. Great looking piece.

LARGE ORIGINAL STUDIO PHOTO OF LUFTWAFFE OBERST-WW1 FLYER! This is an original portrait photo, in it's original frame, of a very well decorated Luftwaffe Oberst, who flew and served in WW1. Overall frame measures 52cm x 62cm, and the mounted black and white original photo is 26cm x 38cm. He is dressed in a nice early 4 pocket service uniform and visor cap. Both Luftwaffe eagles shown are 'droop tailed' so this is an early shot. He is very well decorated. On his right pocket he has the Austrian Army WW1 pilots badge, whilst on left pocket, amongst others, he has the Imperial German Flyers badge! There is a long line of medal ribbons, first being WW1 Iron cross. You can't see if he was awarded a first class. Quality of photo is crystal clear. It is also signed underneath in pencil. A great , early studio photo.

LARGE THIRD REICH EAGLE BADGE FOR POLICE SHAKO. A wonderful spare, or ideal replacement or addition to a Police Shako. These were worn on the front of the Shako and were the same for the City or Rural shakos. Their only difference was the colour of the leather trim, brown or black. Pressed aluminium badge with great detail. It still has the original threaded posts to the rear and the original nuts.

LARGE THIRD REICH GILDED BUCKLE FOR NAVAL BROCADE BELT. This is another buckle from the German family. It is again a LARGER gilded buckle for the navy brocade parade belt. Again in near mint condition and is made of aluminium with a fire gilt finish. This is a different manufacturer and is finished in a different way at the reverse. It also has in pencil the original owners name and another measurement, probably size of the belt it was once on. Great buckle and complete with the second slider for the other part of the belt.

Large WW1 British Patriotic Tea/Biscuit Tin. Large WW1 British patriotic tea/biscuit tin produced by an unknown manufacturer .Colour printed to all sides and lid with notable personalities, Kitchener, Jellicoe, French and the King to each side surrounded by laurel leaves, flags etc. 24cms in height and 14cms wide in generally good condition with various abrasions and minor bruises. Impressive piece of patriotic packaging.

Late War Commando Insignia. Embroidered ' Commando ' shoulder title and corresponding Commando Group sleeve badge. Both items having been removed from the same uniform and typical of items worn by men in the later stages of the war by some Royal Marine Commandos and unattached Army Commandos.

Late War German M44 Breast Eagle. Created in 1944 for the ' Feldbluse 44 ' this simplified breast eagle was embroidered in rayon on loose weave artificial cotton. In clean, unissued condition.

Late War Japanese Forage Cap. An unissued example of a late War Japanese forage cap. Of standard pattern but manufactured in natural, probably palm fibre with an applied khaki finish. Interior lined with a loose weave fibre with a man made headband and steel grommets to both sides and rear of the body. Applied circle to accommodate an Imperial Star to front with a stamped kanji to interior. Good, unissued condition with some wear to applied finish.

Late War NSDAP Party badges. Zinc, late war NSDAP Party Badge. Marked RZM M1/77 ( Foerster & Barth, Pforzheim ) to the reverse with a to the reverse with a pin fitting and in excellent, clean condition part of a larger group of modest bring back items. Priced individually.

LATE WAR, DIRECTLY APPLIED WEHRMACHT TROPICAL COLLAR PATCHES. As the constraints of the war took hold, economies of scale became the norm. Insignia on the later produced battledress tunic were cut to a minimum. Breast eagles were simpler and cheaply produced and collar patches no longer had the backing, but were sewn directly onto the collars. This is a set of these. Been removed from a tunic, signs of the thread still there.Bevo, rayon cotton material with grey backing and yellow insets for tropical tunic/shirt

LATER SS BAYONET/SWORD TYPE PORTEPEE. SS O/R's bayonet/sword portapee. Now generally accepted as a bayonet knot these examples are sometimes found worn with swords. Wide bullion straps with the twin black lines running up each side with the large bullion ball having alternating black and silver threads on the ball crowned with a black cap. The stem and slide have a 'zig-zag' black and silver weave. The bottom of the ball has a black centre. Excellent, used condition.

Leaders and Personalities of the Third Reich : Their Biographies, Portraits, and Autographs 1984 Leaders and Personalities of the Third Reich : Their Biographies, Portraits, and Autographs. 480pg account of the leading Nazis with photographs and details of their autographs from Hitler to Von Stauffenberg. Useful volume from Bender Publishing. Clean contents with rubbed d/w.

Learn to Use Enemy Weapons No.3 A-T Rifle, 5cm Mortar Issued by H.Q. 21 Army Group ' Learn to Use Enemy Weapons - Folder No.3 ' concentrates on the 7.9mm Anti-Tank Rifle and the 5cm Mortar. giving a brief synopsis, 4pgs, of how they work and how to use them. Produced in 1944. Good, used condition. POSTFREE within UK

Lee Enfield Mk.I* ' Long Lee '. A good example of a Lee Enfield Mk.I* or ' Long Lee ', dated 1902 and manufactured by BSA. Matching numbers to receiver and bolt with BSA cartouche to stock. Ladder sights, long range sights, magazine cut-off , bolt cover and all sling swivels. In good condition with original bluing patinated to brown in many areas with woodwork with the usual bumps, bruises and scratches but no major damage. Minor pitting to bolt cover. A good example which would benefit from an application of gentle care to raise to excellent. DEACTIVATED Available within UK only

Leicester Citizens Training League lapel badge. A scarce original WW1 VTC Leicester Citizens Training League lapel badge. Gilt and enamel construction featuring \' L.C.T.L. \' design to centre on white enamel ground, surmounted by a heraldic Wyvern from the crest of Thomas of Lancaster. Manufacturer\'s details \' Geo Tarratt Leicester \' impressed to reverse. good condition, with original buttonhole fitting, and no damage but a flaw to the enamel at 5 o\'clock Height 35mm.

Leicestershire Regiment Victorian Officer's Helmet Plate. Post 1881 gilded brass, multi-piece, crowned eight point star with wreathed circlet enclosing a separate silver Tiger surmounted by ' Hindoostan ', three part scroll inscribed 'The Leicestershire Regiment', three lugs to the rear. Superb condition with bright gilt and deeply patinated silver with faded backing. Replaced locking pins to reverse.

Leicestershire Regt. Officer\'s Waist Belt Clasp. A particularly good example of a post 1881 officer\'s waist belt clasp for the Leicestershire Regt. Multi-piece construction with matching numbers \' 13 \'. Gilding is bright with clean silver gilt detailing, lightly patinated overall

Leicestershire Yeomanry Car Badge. Heavy chrome car badge featuring the badge of the Leicestershire Yeomanry under a bullnose glass cover. Badge manufacturer marked and in good, clean condition.

Leicestershire Yeomanry Cavalry Buttons. A pair of silver, pre 1844 Leicestershire Yeomanry Cavalry buttons by Firmin & Sons of the Strand. Good, used condition, patinated overall.

Leicstershire Yeomanry Silver Presentation Cigarette Case. 1918 Birmingham hallmarked silver cigarette case by the makers Sampson & Morden presented to Q.M.S. F.R.Hunter of the Leicestershire Yeomanry. Featuring an engraved Leics Yeo device to the lid with gilded interior and engraved dedication ' Q.M.S. F.R.Hunter from his Squadron Leader October 28th 1924.' Good, heavy piece that will probably reward further research.

Leitz 7x50 Kriegsmarine Armoured Binoculars. Excellent example of these Kriegsmarine Leitz 7x50 armoured Binoculars. Original rubber armour and strap, clear optics, and with 98% of the rauhlack finish remaining ( small chip to top surface ). Marked 7 x 50 with serial number 431823 and manufacturer coded ' beh ' underneath the armouring. The only points of note being crazing and cracking to the rubber hinges that hold the caps on the oculars.

Lifeguard Trench Periscope. First World War period, privately purchased British collapsible trench periscope . The periscope, (L 13cm (folded) x W 13cm x H 7cm), consisting of two parallel sets of lazy tongs, with mirror holders at each end;The periscope is marked as folows: THE LIFEGUARD POCKET PERISCOPE / Patent No.163/15 Sole Makers / F.Duerr & Sons / Manchester, S.W.' In excellent , clean condition.

Lifeguard Trench Periscope. ' First World War period privately purchased British collapsible trench periscope with canvas-covered carrying 'box'. In 1915, it cost 'twelve shillings and sixpence' for a 'cloth-covered leather-board box', or 'fifteen shillings' for a 'strong khaki collapsible waterproof case for belt. periscope, case periscope (L 13cm (folded) x W 13cm x H 7cm), consisting of two parallel sets of lazy tongs, with mirror holders at each end; complete with canvas carrying pouch. The periscope is marked as folows: THE LIFEGUARD PATENT PERISCOPE / /Sole Makers / F.Duerr & Sons / Manchester, S.W.' In excellent condition complete with instruction card, case with later address to interior and slightly faulty popper fastener.

Lightweight Wehrmacht Belt Buckle. Lightweight two-piece buckle for use on the Heer belt for parade or walking out use. Clean, sharp striking in undamaged, lightly patinated condition. Excellent example.

Lightweight Wehrmacht Belt Buckle. Lightweight two-piece buckle for use on the Heer belt for parade or walking out use. Clean, sharp striking in undamaged, lightly patinated condition. Separate centre with four retaining tabs with belt claw with drawn alloy prongs. Excellent clean example.

LIGHTWEIGHT-ALUMINIUM ARMY PARADE BUCKLE. Has seen a little use, but in overall excellent condition. This is the buckle used for PARADE and DRESS purposes only. Is not strong enough to withstand battle conditions and was used with the black patant leather parade belt. Of two piece construction, pebbled finish. Good looking buckle.No maker.

Lincolnshire Regt.Victorian foreign service pagri badge. Bi-metal O/R's Victorian foreign service pagri badge for the Lincolnshire Regt. Standard helmet plate centre construction with long pagri slider to the reverse. Good, clean condition.

Linz Turnerbund Daybadge. Large, impressive day badge for ' des Deutschen Turnerbundes in Linz '. Struck brass with bronzed finish and polished highlights. Pin fitting to reverse. Good, clean condition.

LITTLE HUNTING SHEATH KNIFE BY WILLIAM RODGERS. A very nice small hunting style sheath knife made by the famous William Rodgers company in Sheffield. Constructed from the hoof part of a small deer as the grip and a good single edged sheath blade. Maker marked on both sides. Nice brown leather scabbard. Probably made in the 1930's. Very collectable. Nice little knife that measures about 7" overall.

Liverpool Pals Matchbox Cover. Bronzed copper matchbox cover featuring the badge of the King's Liverpool City Battalions - the Liverpool Pals. Good clean condition with wear to high points.

Liverpool Scottish Glengarry. A good example of an O/R's Glengarry of the Liverpool Scottish . Approx. size 7+, clearly manufacturer marked ' J.B Johnstone Ltd, London & Dublin ' and probably dating from the 1930's. Good, used and clean condition with full length tails and partial oil cloth lining.

London Scottish Glengarry. Characterful, early London Scottish glengarry with a deeply toned, pin back silvered badge. Thick-milled woollen body with blue wool toorie, silk ribbon edging with matching tails. Heavy cotton lining. Moth free, with some damage to tails and slightly grubby, used interior.

London Scottish Volunteers Waist Belt Clasp. Brass, two piece waist belt clasp for wear by O/Rs and NCOs of the London Scottish Volunteers. Good, used condition.

LOVELY EXAMPLE OF THE THIRD REICH DJ SHOOTING BADGE. A very nice example of the small round shooting award badge as awarded to the member of the DJ, Deutche Jungfolk, who were the ginger members of the Hitler Youth. In perfect black and white enamels with tarnishes silver cross rifles. RZM marked to the rear M1/66. Maker Fritz Kohm-Pforzheim.

LOVELY MINIATURE OBE ETC MEDAL WW2 GROUPING. A super miniature medal group, mounted as worn by SPINK &Son Ltd London. Consisting of an OBE, VICTORY and DEFENCE medals along with a TERRITORIAL long service medal with bar. Pin back, and all medals have toned nicely. Possible research project with Spinks records.

LST428 Service Souvenir Cap. Khaki drill cap that has the names of various ports and theatres either painted or drawn on the sides and top from South Africa through North Africa to Sicily and eventually Normandy. The D Day entry is prefaced by the entry LST428. This landing ship was a LST-1 Class Tank Landing Ship, laid down, 22 November 1942, at Bethlehem Fairfield Co., Baltimore. Transferred to the United Kingdom and commissioned HM LST-428, 9 February 1943 and subsequently participating in Sicily, Salerno, Anzio and Normandy operations. Unfortunately no name to this theatre made item but an unusual Naval souvenir.

Luftschutz Dienstbuch ~ Service Book. Luftschutz Dienstbuch or Service Book for a Richard Sommer based in Hamburg. Starting in August 1941 the book is full of entries including the award of the KVK II with swords in 1944. In good, used condition with holes punched in cover for filing.

Luftschutz Medal 2nd Class. A good example of the Luftschutz Ehrenzeichen 2nd class. Coated zinc medal with ring mark ' 10 ' indicating manufacture by Foerster & Barth Pforzheim. Accompanied with it's original ribbon and in good overall condition with some light marking.

Luftschutz Medal, 2nd Class Cased . Cased Luftschutz (Air Defence) medal, 2nd class, die struck aluminum alloy award. Contained in cardboard construction issue case with a simulated grey grained leather covering with impressed, black script \' Luftschutz-Ehrenzeichen 2. Stufe \'. Interior of the case has a light grey flock lining with a raised, cut-out bar to secure the award. Front corners of the lid with some seam damage. Award in excellent condition with pin pin suspension attached to the rayon ribbon.

Luftwaffe ' Robot ' Camera. Luftwaffe ' Robo t' camera, a clockwork driven, ' powered ' camera which allowed a practised operator to take up to 4 frames a second. The Robot II was built by Otto Berning and Co. and this particular model modified for Luftwaffe use by the provision of an extended winder for use with a gloved hand. marked ' Luftwaffen Eigentum ', essentially Luftwaffe property, with an F prefix serial number this example retains it's detachable lens and film cassettes ( designed to be pre loaded in a darkroom ) and appears to be operable. The winder, clockwork mechanism and shutter release all appear to function although not tested. In good, overall condition with wear to paintwork and missing it's ' Robot ' label to reverse. Uncommon.

Luftwaffe 2.2Kg Training Incendiary Bomb. Luftwaffe2.2Kg training incendiary bomb which simulates the dimensions and weight of the 2.2 Kg explosive nose incendiary. This example with original paint and stencilling with some corrosion and deformation of tail. INERT Available within UK only.

Luftwaffe 4 Year Service Medal. Wehrmacht 4 year loyal service medal with a Luftwaffe emblem attached to the watered silk ribbon indicating issue to the Luftwaffe .Good bright condition with minor wear to highpoint of the silvered finish.

Luftwaffe Belt and buckle. Bought directly from a veteran's family along with some other random Luftwaffe items at the Prescott Gun Show this Luftwaffe belt and buckle are in good, untouched condition. Belt leather has been contemporarily altered and measures 90cm in length and has an all steel buckle. Buckle with leather tab with manufacturer's details of Herman Aurich, Dresden and dated 1941 retains approx 40% of it's original paint to obverse with a dusty and patinated reverse retaining most of it's paint finish. Good, untouched piece.

Luftwaffe Belt and Buckle. Good large size belt ( 110 ) with die-cast Luftwaffe buckle. No obvious manufacturer marking to buckle but leather tab is marked \' 2 Battn. II/Fl Rgt.5 \' with a now undecipherable laundry type label glued to the interior. Excellent, supple condition belt leather clearly marked \' 110 \'.

Luftwaffe Belt Buckle - Uncommon Maker. A good example of an injection moulded, leichtmetall 2nd Pattern Luftwaffe O/R's belt buckle by the uncommon maker, Lind & Meyrer, Oberstein. Marked to the reverse ' L&M ' and the date of manufacture 1939 this buckle shows signs of use with lightly worn highlights and a couple of light bruises to obverse. Uncommon.

Luftwaffe Belt Buckle. A pleasing example of an injection moulded 2nd Pattern Luftwaffe O/R's belt buckle with leather tab. Buckle manufacturer marked with the mark of Gustav Brehmer, Markneukirchen with the tab similarly marked and dated 1937. Good, used condition with light rubbing to highlights.

Luftwaffe Bread Bag Straps. Original WW2 Luftwaffe bread bag straps. Several available with differing shades of heavy cotton or canvas straps with zinc coated adjusting buckles and spring clips. Some with leather, others with pigskin reinforcing patches. All have manufacturer's markings or Rb Nrs with varying degrees of legibility. Good, overall condition. Priced individually. POSTFREE within UK

LUFTWAFFE BREAST EAGLE REMOVED FROM TUNIC. A better quality eagle, with all the backing and surrounding material. Has been removed from tunic as cotton threads still evident. Nice colour, good condition.

Luftwaffe Butterfly Bomb Fuze 41. Type 41 Mechanical clockwork fuze for use in the SD2 Butterfly bomb. Threaded body which is activated by a spinning vane and has two possible operations: aerial burst or impact. This is set using the switch, pointing to ' ZEIT ' for timed or air burst or ' AZ ' for impact. This example is in recovered condition and cannot be stripped apart from the central arming spindle and a part of the side is missing showing the internal mechanism, would however, display in a SD2 body with no indication of it's failings.

Luftwaffe Cap Eagle and Wreath. Luftwaffe O/Rs or NCO\'s alloy eagle and wreath for the schirmutze. Clearly having been removed from a cap with the wreath being bent to the shape of the cap and with the eagle having some minor distortion. Pins to both items present and intact. The eagle is smaller than the normal type with fine detail and a style similar to the early droop tail pattern. Good clean condition.

Luftwaffe Cap Eagle. WW2, 2nd Pat. Luftwaffe O/R's cap eagle . In excellent, used condition with clear evidence of having been removed from a uniform. Acquired from a Polish veteran's family along with item 6773 and 6781.

Luftwaffe Cap Eagle. Embroidered cap eagle for use by Luftwaffe O/R's on sidecaps and M43 type caps. Good, used condition with clear signs of having been removed from a cap.

Luftwaffe Cap Eagle. Embroidered Luftwaffe eagle for use on the forage cap for enlisted ranks. 70mm with clear indications of having been removed from a uniform, slightly grubby.

Luftwaffe Cloth Observers Badge. WW2 Luftwaffe, cloth observer's badge. Introduced to avoid the chance of awards snagging when worn in the confines of aircraft. This embroidered example in cotton on wool has been padded with a black paper backing to reverse. Probably unworn., excellent example.

Luftwaffe Cloth Pilot's Badge. WW2 Luftwaffe, cloth pilot's badge. Introduced to avoid the chance of awards snagging when worn in the confines of aircraft. This embroidered example in cotton on wool has good definition to the silver/grey eagle and is possibly unworn. Excellent example.

LUFTWAFFE CLOTH PILOTS BADGE. This is a lovely example of the Luftwaffe NCO’s cloth pilots badge as worn on the flight tunic. This is beautifully executed in grey silks and is padded/domed in construction for extra quality. Cotton backing intact. Very nice badge.

LUFTWAFFE COMBAT ALLOY BELT AND BUCKLE. UNIT MARKED A nice early Luftwaffe combat brown belt with original aluminium buckle with integral leather tab. Very good overall condition. Bely stamped with Luftwaffe unit mark at one end and makers mark on the tab but very faded.

LUFTWAFFE COMBAT LEATHER BELT AND BUCKLE. A really good example of a war time used and dates Luftwaffe combat belt and buckle. The buckle is in excellent condition and retains most of the original BLUE finish to the metal-rare to find! A one piece machine stamped piece with clear markings from the JFS company on the inside lip. Belt is black leather and retains the adjustment tongue. Belt has a makers stamp and is dates 194?, with the last number somewhat indistinct. Leather in excellent shape, supple with no tears or damage.

Luftwaffe Day Badges. 2 x pressed card day badges sold in aid of the Luftwaffe, one in flight colors showing an aircraft and another in red showing a flak gun. In good overall condition with both pins intact. Priced as a pair.

Luftwaffe ElAZ 28A Bomb Fuze. 1941 dated ElAZ 28A electrical impact bomb fuze contained in a 1941 dated paxolin container. Type 28 fez's were used in most HE bombs and had three firing options: instantaneous, 0.15 sec. delay and 14 sec. delay. Designation, manufacturer three letter code, date and inspection mark to shoulders of fuze. Good, clean condition. INERT Available within UK only

LUFTWAFFE ENLISTED MANS STEEL BUCKLE. A real souvenir piece, as I was told it was pulled off the belt and kept as it is. It could account for the fact that the adjustment claw piece has disappeared, leaving just the steel main part of the buckle. A one piece stamping in steel, it retains some of the original blue anodised finish. A little on the front and some on the reverse. There are no makers marks as far as I can see. Can’t be used as a buckle, but an ideal display item with other Luftwaffe pieces.

Luftwaffe Fallschirmjäger Qualification Badge in Cloth. Machine embroidered subdued light grey wreath with yellow eagle on fine Luftwaffe grey cloth Fallschirmschützenabzeichen - Fallschirmjäger Qualification Badge. This example, previously the property of a Leicstershire veteran appears to have been roughly cut from a tunic with frayed edges and two areas of the backing cloth in roughly ' ripped ' condition.

Luftwaffe Fighting/Boot Knife. Good used example of the Luftwaffe boot or fighting knife. Lightly marked but undamaged wood grips, bright blade with clear signs of sharpening to blade with Luftwaffe acceptance stamp to ricasso. Undamaged scabbard with 80% of the original paint remaining. Good example

Luftwaffe Flak Badge, C.E.Juncker 1st Pattern Early Tombak Luftwaffe Flak badge by C.E.Juncker. Ist Pattern badge easily identifiable by the lack of rivets beneath the breech of the gun and various other details to the eagle . C.E.Juncker stamping to the reverse with typical wide barrel hinge and apparent ' sloppy ' soldering of ' C ' catch all attributes of Juncker manufacture. Excellent example with a hairline crack to reverse of wreath.

Luftwaffe Flak Ordnance NCO Shoulder Board. Slip-on Luftwaffe shoulder board for the rank of Unterfeldwebel with red piping for Flak troops. This particular example has the addition of a ' W ' cypher indicating an ordnance specialist. Uncommon.

Luftwaffe flight shoulder straps. Pair of sew in Luftwaffe shoulder straps piped in yellow for flight or paratroops for the rank of Unteroffizier. Both in excellent condition with two very minor moth tracks to the reverse of one strap and a cut to the same strap. Clean pair of straps.

Luftwaffe flyer\'s map. Luftwaffe 1:500000 \' Fliegerkarte \' for the area of Central Europe centred approximately on Vienna. Typical of flying maps, has rubberised backing stitched on with a coating to the face to allow use of chinograph type pencils. Large map in good to excellent condition with very minor chipping to edges.

Luftwaffe flying personnel arm badge, Embroidered cotton on wool Luftwaffe arm badge worn by flying personnel who were not entitled to wear the other metal qualification badges. Introduced in 1936 and worn on the left forearm of the Luftwaffe uniform. In good, worn condition with clear evidence of having been removed from a uniform. One small area of moth grazing, no holes.

Luftwaffe flying personnel arm badge. Part of a number of badges found in a tin as part of a veteran's souvenirs. Embroidered cotton on wool Luftwaffe arm badge worn by flying personnel who were not entitled to wear the other metal qualification badges. Introduced in 1936 and worn on the left forearm of the Luftwaffe uniform. In excellent, unissued condition. Several available.

LUFTWAFFE GENERAL SUMMER BREAST EAGLE. A beautiful Luftwaffe breast eagle in gilt-washed aluminium for the Gerneral Officers Summer tunic or shirt. Fantastic detail, made by ASSMANN, with 'A' cast into reverse. Pin back.MINT CONDITION. This is actually not the same as a normal Assmann aluminium breast eagle, it has subtle differences. Gilt wash for starters, then the actually eagle has more and better detail, when comparing the two side by side. Also the eagle itself is slightly different, daintier, and the eagles leg which holds the swastika is cast free of the main body of the bird. So very delicate!! The standard eagle has the leg and swastika cast as part of the main body, all joined together. A rare item and would look fantastic with any Luftwaffe display, especially if you have some Luftwaffe Gerneral's insignia etc.

LUFTWAFFE GENERALS GILT SUMMER BREAST EAGLE. I have listed several of these over the past few years and each time my contact returns from Germany, he brings one more and says 'that's the last!". Well he found another, so I am happy to list it here. Gilt washed, aluminium Luftwaffe Generals breast eagle by Assmann. Beautiful details as always, a crisp, very clear casting. Much more so than the standard aluminium ones, and thinner and lighter too. Finish is perfect on the front. reverse has a scratch to the surface.

LUFTWAFFE GROUND ASSAULT AWARD BADGE- 2 PIECE. A very good original example of the Luftwaffe Ground Assault badge. Awarded to Luftwaffe personnel for achievement in ground combat. Instituted in 1942. No maker badge but is the type with the Luftwaffe eagle separately applied to the wreath with one rivet. Very good detail overall. Pin back and hook to reverse. No oxidisation, no damage.

LUFTWAFFE GROUND ASSAULT BADGE BY OSANG. A very descent badge in good condition with a lot of original finish remaining. This type of badge by G.H. OSANG has the Luftwaffe eagle soldered to the frame. Silvered oakleaves around the edge. Flat back with G.H. Osang stamped into the middle. Original pin and lower hook.

Luftwaffe Junghans, Dial Mounted Stop Watch. Junghans stop watch mounted in a removable equipment dial ( probably radio or navigation ). Stop watch can be dismounted and is complete apart from the suspension ring which was removed to allow mounting. Featuring Junghans' 29a movement which is in bright, fully operational condition, the ownership is indicated by the presence of a BAL ( Betriebs Aufsicht Lieferbedingungen )stamp common to Luftwaffe equipment. Dial is an alloy, multi-piece item with a spring loaded cover to cancel the watch face when not in use.

Luftwaffe K-33 Flying Helmet. A size 57, manufactured by Carl Heisler, Berlin. A simplified helmet without provision for radio equipment used by crews who didn't need radio equipment or those in training. Has provision for 3-strap oxygen masks having flat hooks to either side and an integral forehead strap. This example is in dark brown goatskin leather with lambswool lining. The leather is supple with little obvious wear and no damage . Lining has minor wear at the nape of the neck and forehead. Excellent example.

Luftwaffe Lightweight Pin Back Breast Eagle. Alloy Luftwaffe light weight breast eagle for use on summer issue tunic or shirt . Die struck with sharp detailing typical of the quality production by Assmann with signs of hand finishing, but this example unmarked. Pin back and in good condition with some light deformation to pin from previous wear.

Luftwaffe Luftkreigsschule tunic. Luftwaffe service tunic or Tuchrock for the rank of Gefreiter in an aerial warfare school (Luftkreigsschule). Standard Luftwaffe four pocket tunic with early droop pattern breast eagle and with yellow collar piping indicating flight units. Sew-in type shoulder boards, yellow piped with chain stitched 'KS' insignia. Machine sewn collar boards with two gulls to each board and Gefreiter rank chevron to left arm. Matching 'Extra Fein' aluminium buttons with manufacturing and date marks to the inside to the cotton twill, full lining. Unit mark present below internal pocket, all markings present but indistinct. In generally good, worn condition with some minor mothing to left front apron of the tunic and some wear to the collar and cuffs but with the pile of the cloth still present and fluffy. Good, original, used tunic.

Luftwaffe Marksman's Lanyard Badge. Die-stamped aluminium badge for use on the Luftwaffe Marksman's Lanyard. All pins present to the reverse, excellent, clean condition.

LUFTWAFFE MARKSMANS LANYARD. In beautiful mint condition this marksmans lanyard would look perfect with a Luftwaffe dagger or insignia collection. Recently acquired as part of a war time souvenir bring-back. Perfect colours , no wear at all. Nice item.

LUFTWAFFE MARKSMANSHIP LANYARD 1st GRADE. Whist Wehrmacht ones are still relatively easy to find, we have not had a nice Luftwaffe marksmanship lanyard for quite a while. Bullion and blue zig-zag platted cord with a shield section. A flying Luftwaffe eagle and swastika inside a wreath is affixed to this area. A portion of Luftwaffe cloth is sew behind. Has been worn and used but is in excellent condition. A great display piece.

Luftwaffe O/R's Breast Eagle. WW2 Luftwaffe breast eagle for use by O/Rs. Silver/grey cotton on grey wool. In good, used condition with clear evidence of having been removed from a uniform.

Luftwaffe O/R's Cap Eagle. WW2, 2nd Pat. Luftwaffe O/R's cap eagle for use on the side cap or fliegermutze. In excellent, clean condition.

Luftwaffe O/Rs Flight Visor Cap. WW2 Luftwaffe O/R's and NCO's visor cap piped in yellow for flight branch. Size marked 56 and dated 1937 with now indistinct maker's trademark present to the interior in the diamond left by the missing celluloid protector. Two separate unit markings are present, one to a flying school and another for the Flieger Horst Kompanie. Leather headband has an area of damage with a section missing but otherwise present and firm Woollen body with three areas of damage to the crown, largely undamaged yellow piping with a vulcan fibre peak with green underside. Small area of peak seam missing which is not visible when displayed. Aluminium wreath surmounted by a second pattern eagle. Good, honest cap.

LUFTWAFFE O/R\'s BREAST EAGLE. Another nice example embroidered onto wool, Luftwaffe 2nd pattern O/Rs breast eagle. 9 cm wingspan, this example in good condition and shows clear evidence of having been removed from a tunic with remains of the original edging stitching. Most backing absent. Displays well.

Luftwaffe O/R\'s Breast Eagle. WW2 Luftwaffe breast eagle for use by O/Rs. Silver/grey cotton on thick grey wool with heavy embroidery giving the eagle a partial appearance of being in relief. In good, used condition with clear evidence of having been removed from a uniform.

LUFTWAFFE OFFICERS BREAST EAGLE REMOVED FROM TUNIC. A bullion officers breast eagle in great condition with evidence of being removed from the tunic. Bullion is in good condition with just a little evidence of being worn. Blue wool backing. Cotton threads still evident all around the edges as well as needle holes.

LUFTWAFFE OFFICERS BULLION CAP COCKADE. A great example of a Luftwaffe Officers bullion wire cap cockade. As found and stiched to the band of all OFFICERS visor caps. This is a very nice example showing a little age and wear only. Still retains the curved shape of being on a visor cap. Ideal replacement if you have stripped cap, or would just like this as a display item.

LUFTWAFFE OFFICERS VISOR BULLION COCKADE. Another decent example of the bullion wire cockade found on all Luftwaffe Officers caps. Different construction than the other listed as a little flatter. Some oxidisation to the aluminium wire, and a few wire strads loose on one wing. Good to go back on a 'used' cap, or just use as a display.

Luftwaffe Officer\'s Fliegerbluse - Fl.Stabsingenieur An example of an issue Luftwaffe Officer's fliegerbluse for the rank of - Fl.Stabsingenieur in the Luftwaffe Corps of Engineers. Pink piped, sew-in shoulder straps with pink backed, bullion collar boards showing a propeller blade within a wreath for the rank of Fl.Stabsingenieur, the equivalent of a Major. Bullion cord has been professionally added to the collar by the addition of an additional strip which has been zig-zag machine stitched. Original hand applied bullion officer's breast eagle to left breast with a KVKII ribbon overlayed by a bar to the WW1 EKII ( marked L/4 ) to the button hole with a number of contemporary award loops to the left breast. Wool body retains most of it's nap with some wear to the collar and all original buttons. Sleeve closures are intact and are fastened to the interior. Interior has a half cotton lining with belt loops and dressing pocket intact. Issue stamps can be made out to left breast pocket indicating manufacture in 1942. The front of the tunic has some additional press stud fixings added to complete a smart appearance. Excellent example of a tunic to a rarely encountered branch of the Luftwaffe.

Luftwaffe Officer\'s Fliegerbluse - Fl.Stabsingenieur - extra photos

LUFTWAFFE OVERSEAS/SIDE CAP CLOTH EAGLE. Unusual and hard to find in this size. Smaller than the breast eagle and this has been removed from a side cap or overseas cap(as the Americans call them). In perfect condition.

LUFTWAFFE PARA BADGE BY OSANG. A lovely original Luftwaffe parachutist award badge by G.H.OSANG DRESDEN. Colour wash to the eagle still mostly present especially in the background. High points rubbed to base metal colour. Swastika has all of the gilt wash. Background wreath of laurel and oakleaves. Reverse pin and catch are perfect. Tear of eagle stamped with OSANG name etc. A nice ORIGINAL badge with honest wear.

Luftwaffe Reconnaissance Clasp By BSW. Luftwaffe reconnaissance clasp. Two piece construction and appears to be bronze grade, with some of the finish absorbed by the zinc body. Steel pin with block hinger and wire catch. Maker marked ' BSW ' for Gebrüder Schneider, Wien to reverse. Good, original example.

Luftwaffe Shooting Lanyard. WW2 Luftwaffe shooting lanyard, a Grade 1 example, for a soldier who has achieved the minimum proficiency level necessary to earn the lanyard. Good, used condition, patinated overall.

Luftwaffe Shoulder Boards - Flight Section. Original, issued pair of slip-on Luftwaffe Flight section shoulder boards for an enlisted man. Multi-piece construction with wool body , yellow flight section piping and cotton reinforcement to tab.

LUFTWAFFE SINGLE OFFICER COLLAR TAB-ARTILLERY 'RESERVE' RARE A direct 'VET' purchase from a soldier who served in our intelligence. He stated he collected these tabs and others, as examples of rank insignia and sent them back for information. This is a pretty rare tab, I have not seen or has a 'reserve' collar tab for ages. Has blue backing behind the main red patch. Rank of Lieutnant, with bullion eagle and tress. Still has evidence of being removed from tunic.

LUFTWAFFE SINGLE OFFICER COLLAR TAB-ARTILLERY 'RESERVE' RARE A second collar tab from the same source as 6482. Reserve collar tabs were not common and my understanding is they were phased out quite ealy on in the war. Nice tab, like the other one.

LUFTWAFFE SOUVENIR 'BRING BACK' ITEMS.x 4. This is a great little group of items purchased from a family in Birmingham. Consists of 4 items , all Luftwaffe related. A staff car pennant side in grey cloth. This has been cut from a complete triangular pennant and is just one side. Has the full triangular backing, with a large Luftwaffe eagle embroidered in cotton in the middle. It's in mint condition. An alloy winged cap cockade for the Luftwaffe visor cap. In excellent condition and complete with both attaching pins. A single Luftwaffe epaulette for a flight Unteroffizier/Fahnenjunker. Bullion tress and yellow piping. In mint condition. A rank chevron of a Luftwaffe Gefreiter. Grey cloth with silver tress.

Luftwaffe Sports Vest Eagle. WW2 BeVo weave Luftwaffe Eagle for use on the sports vest. This example found with the other items ( see item 6565 )in a tin brought back as souvenirs by a returning veteran. good, clean condition withsome minor storage marks.

LUFTWAFFE STEEL OR’s BLUED STEEL BUCKLE. All one piece stamped construction Witt separate claw adjuster and steel belt loop. Still retains most of the Luftwaffe blue surface finish, some some light rust in the crevices. Not worn or damaged and surface retains great detail and definition. Obtained directly from the veterans family along with the RAD buckle listed elsewhere.

Luftwaffe Target Information - Rover Works Birmingham. Original 1940 Luftwaffe target information aerial photograph of the Rover Works Birmingham. Other targets are also outlined and identified including the BSA factory and the Wolseley Works. Good, clean condition, has been folded. POSTFREE within UK

Luftwaffe target maps - Birmingham. 1939 dated Luftwaffe target maps for Birmingham - Midlands Railway Carriage and Wagon Works \'. With ,an aerial photo with target outlined in red and other annotations,and a 1:50 000 map similarly marked and also marked \' Geheim \' - secret. All the maps were copied by the Germans from British originals and targets identified and outlined all by mid 1939! Both items in very good condition with some minor foxing and storage marks. Unusual.

Luftwaffe target maps - Leeds. 1939 dated Luftwaffe target 'pack' for Leeds Gasworks. Containing a target description marked 'Geheim!' - secret,an aerial photo with target outlined in red and other annotations, 2 x 1:50 000 maps similarly marked (Leeds W.Gaswerk & Gaswerk Leeds Sud) and a larger scale 1:10560 map with overprinting. All the maps were copied by the Germans from British originals and targets identified and outlined all by mid 1939! All items in reasonable condition with some minor foxing and storage marks with some tears and edge chips. Unusual.

LUFTWAFFE TECHNICAL SPECIALIST SLEEVE BADGE WITH GILT WIRE BORDER. A standard Luftwaffe technicians sleeve badge, but much better quality and with tightly stitched gilt wire around the edge. Luftwaffe grey wool background with white detail to the wreath etc. Gold wire border is awarded for length of service or another award. Makes it a much rarer ‘common’ badge.

Luftwaffe Trade Badge - Qualified Radio Operator Approx. 55mm, Luftwaffe blue/grey wool base with machine embroidered lightning bolts, in silvery/grey rayon .The outer edge of the badge is trimmed with silvery/grey rayon cord indicating wear by NCO ranks. Good, used condition.

LUFTWAFFE TROPICAL WEBBING BELT WITH BLUED BUCKLE. A very nice example of the ‘blues’ Luftwaffe combat buckle with the correct green webbing/canvas tropical belt. A very nice combination. Buckle has virtually all of the original blue finish, slightly worn in the swastika area. As far as I can see there are no makers marks to the reverse. Tropical green canvas belt is complete with the belt adjusting tab sewn to the inside. Nice combination and Afrika Corps or tropical kit is in great demand. I tried to buy a similar belt etc at a recent auction. It made over £300 plus commission!

Luftwaffe Unit Photograph Album - Unused. Luftwaffe photograph album personalised for personnel of Aufklarungsgruupe 21, a reconnaissance unit. A faux leather cover with an embossed Luftwaffe eagle and unit insignia to front cover. The album continues with a patriotic review of German martial history and the formation of the Luftwaffe with a title page to be filled in by the owner. The rest of the album is unused with all pages separated by rice paper all in excellent, clean condition.

Luftwaffe Winter Leather and Fur Cap. An excellent, probably unissued Luftwaffe leather and fur winter cap. Typically worn on the Eastern Front, manufactured in typical off-white leather, with fur lining and \'top tie\' ear flaps. The cap retains the correct machine embroidered Luftwaffe eagle surmounting a national cockade. Green lined visor with working snap fasteners to ear covers. The only fault to this cap is that the glassine button retaining the ears has broken in two but still performs it\'s function.

Luftwaffe Wrist Compass. A good, used example of the second model Luftwaffe AK (Armbandkompass) 39, complete with original wrist straps. This model was intended to allow increased visibility in subdued lighting conditions. Fl marked to the reverse.The bezel rotates freely and the compass bearings appear accurate with one small air bubble.

LUFTWAFFE ZINC EAGLE FOR VISOR CAPS. Original grey zinc eagle for the NCO's Luftwaffe visor cap. Also used on strange winter caps etc etc. Aged but in good condition, both brass pins to the rear are in tact.

LUFTWAFFE ‘FLEIGERBLUSE’- POSSIBLE FALSHIRMJAGER. A very nice blue wool cloth Flieigerbluse for a Unterofficer (sergeant) in the Luftwaffe. Has been used but hardly at all. No wear or evidence of any moth or other damage. Correct and matching collar patches, silver rank tress and epaulettes. Nice cloth Luftwaffe breast eagle machine stitched to the right breast. The left breast has 3 sets of cotton loops for badges/medals (para badge, wound badge etc?). Was not awarded Ek2 as no ribbon on button hole. Interior perfect with all the blue rayon silk lining. All buttons present and correct. A reasonable size ( not tiny) would fit a 40” chest and about a 5’6” tall man. Nice tunic!

LUFWAFFE RADIO OPERATOR/AIR GUNNER CLOTH BADGE. Machine woven off-white cotton on a Luftwaffe blue backing. Worn by NCO's etc on flight uniform. Decent quality, seems to have been removed from uniform.

LUTWAFFE BREAST EAGLE .REMOVED FROM TUNIC. A grey cotton eagle embroydered ont Luftwaffe blue/grey cloth. A little freyed around the edges where it's been removed from tunic. Good condition otherwise.

LUTWAFFE VISOR CAP COCKADES. Here are 6 slightly different Luftwaffe NCO's visor cap cockades, some are in aluminium, some in the heavier base metal. All removed from caps, none have complete pins to the reverse. You could either add the fixing pins or just use thes as decoration with a collection. Sold as a group.

M.18 Trench Helmet - Extra photos.

M.T.P.No.46 Camouflage-Painting of Mechanical Transport. M.T.P. No.46 ' Camouflage Pt.4A Painting of Mechanical Transport 1941 '. 12pgs outlining the various schemes and principles behind vehicle camouflage. Good overall condition with some staining to content. POSTFREE within UK

M15 Adrian helmet 2nd type. An excellent example of a M15 Adrian helmet 2nd type. Bearing its original flaming grenade badge of Infantry to front it has its correct WW1 brown leather chinstrap with blackened steel buckle. Clean, size 56, one-piece liner is cushioned with horizon blue uniform offcuts. Excellent, clean example.

M15 Prussian Artillery Picklehaube. An above average example of an M15 O/R's picklehaube for a soldier of the Prussian Artillery. High polished leather body with zinc plated steel fittings and removable ball top, all fittings displaying a high degree of undamaged plating. Retains chinstrap and two cockades, however, it would appear that at some point it has lost the Prussian State cockade and had another Reich cockade substituted. The interior is very clean but has lost the drawstring that adjusts the headband, two of the drawstring holes to the tongues have been pulled through. Manufactured marked and sized ( 60 ), with clothing depot stamps and date to rear peak ( B.A.XII.18 ). The helmet is named twice to the same man, once in pencil to the rear peak and also impressed lightly to the interior of the body . A second Kanonier's details are also present to the interior with a message ' Ein Greif 5.Batt ' pencilled to the peak. The Prussian plate has been attached by cutting slots through the body either side of the purpose made holes and secured with leather off cuts and clearly has been like this from issue. An excellent example.

M24/43 Stick Grenade Fragmentation Sleeve. Original first pattern grenade fragmentation sleeve with a smooth surface. The sleeve is approx. 63mm tall with a 63mm diameter. The sleeve has an opened top and bottom and a vertical side slash permitting it to slip on the head of the grenade and be secured by friction. The fragmentation sleeves were originally designed to fit on the head of the M24 stick grenade altering it from a purely concussion weapon to a more damaging fragmentation weapon. Some rusting and pitting with 40% original paint.

M38 Parachute Helmet ( more photos )

Machine Gun Corps O/R's Cap Badge. King's crown brass cap badge with slider fitting to the reverse. A pair of crossed Vickers Guns surmounted by the crown. Good, used condition. POSTFREE within UK

Machine Gun Training 1925 Manual. 406pg Manual ' Machine Gun Training 1925 '. Copiously illustrated , extensive manual covering all aspects of the use of the .303 Vickers Machine Gun. An important study as it incorporates many of the lessons derived from WW1 including a pull out 1:100000 map showing zones for barrage fire pertaining to the front line in Belgium. In excellent, clean condition with small area of damage to fep.

Magazine, MLMR MkII - modified. Original MkII magazine for the .303 Magazine Lee-Metford Rifle. Manufactured by Enfield and marked accordingly along with various inspection marks. This example was modified, probably, after the introduction of .303 MkVII ammunition, with a MLMR MkII platform and the removal of the magazine link ring. Good, used condition with a small area of minor pitting.

Maker Marked German Black Wound Badge. Die stamped steel Black Wound Badge with stout needle pin to reverse. Double manufacturer marked ' 126 ' and ' EH ' for Eduard Hahn, Oberstein. Solid blackened finish with some minor abrasions, excellent condition.

Malayan Peoples' Anti-Japanese Army. Cast brass, lugged badge for wear by members of the Malayan Peoples' Anti-Japanese Army. The MPAJA were founded around hastily trained ' left behind parties ' of British troops left after the Japanese invasion of Malaya in 1942. Eventually administered and supplied by the SOE's Force 136 the force became dominated by the Chinese Malayan Communist Party and whilst performing it's main role it went on to become the main Communist military arm in the post-war Malayan Emergency.

Maltese Forces Shoulder Titles. Scarce pair of WWII printed, black on khaki shoulder strap slip-on, ' Malta ' titles. Clear evidence of having been cur from a uniform. Uncommon.

Manchester Regt Sweetheart Brooch. Good example of a silver sweetheart brooch for the Manchester Regiment. Silver regimental device mounted onto a pinback bar maker marked and \' Silver 9ct \' to reverse. Lightly patented condition.

Manchester Regt. Trench Art Matchbox Cover. Alloy trench art souvenir matchbox cover ' souvenir from Jerry ' . Hand engraved in a naive style with the crest of the Manchester Regiment and the name ' L/C Marlow '. Good condition.

Manual - ' Mortar 2 Inch 1946 '. Foolscap format, card covered, manual ' Mortar 2 Inch 1946 ( Provisional ). 34pgs inc. b/w illustrations covering all aspects of the use and maintenance of the Mk7** and Mk8* 2" Mortars, the main section mortar of the British Army during WW2. Includes sectioned diagrams of ammunition as well as working components of mortar. Good, used condition with some minor marking and creasing to covers and contents.

Manual - Wireless Set No.18 MkI,II & III with Airborne Container Packing Card. C1943/44, 44pg Manual for Wireless Sets No.18 Mk I , II & III with working instructions and fold out circuit diagrams, illustrated through out. This example comes complete with a bi-colour card outlining the packing of the No.18 and 68 sets in the ' F ' Type container for airborne use. In good overall condition with slight marking to covers and rusting of staples.

Manual - Wireless Set No.18 MkI,II & III. C1943/44, 44pg Manual for Wireless Sets No.18 Mk I , II & III with working instructions and fold out circuit diagrams, illustrated through out.

Manual Enemy Equipment Pt.I German Mines & Traps. 1943 Manual ' Enemy Equipment Pt.I - German Mines & Traps '. 110pgs with extensive coverage of German mines inc. Teller, Stock, S-Mine etc and their attendant fuses and igniters. Large number of b/w photographs, diagrams and sketches. Has also been amended by the addition of hand drawn sketches. Good, clean condition with minor marking to covers.

Manual for 2-inch Mortar MkII. 1940ed of \'Handbook for Ordnance,M.L.2-inch Mortar, MkII Land Service 1939\'. 46 pgs with extensive descriptions of the weapon and ammunition and it\'s use. Illustrated throughout with diagrams photographs and fold out colour plates. In excellent, clean condition with some rusting of staples and very minor foxing.

Manual, Camouflage - Vehicles, Wheeled & Tracked 1941 M.T.P.No.46 ' Camouflage Pt.4: Vehicles, Wheeled & Tracked '. 24pgs with large number of sketches and diagrams outlining best practice in the concealment of vehicles. POSTFREE within UK

March of the ATS sheet music. 1941 copy of the sheet music for the \'March of the ATS\' by Jimmy Kennedy. Featuring a pleasing image of a marching ATS girl to the cover, this example in excellent clean condition with some very minor creasing. POSTFREE within UK

Marine HJ Officer's Cap Wreath. Scarce bullion cap wreath for an Officer in the Marine HJ. Bullion on fine wool with enamel HJ diamond to centre with cotton backing. Bullion toned with one area of minor loss to the nap of the backing, otherwise v.good and uncommon.

Marine-HJ Badges. Two arm badges worn by members of the Marine HJ, one the rank badge for Scharfuhrer with RZM label to reverse and the other, the discontinued, yellow fouled anchor worn on the left cuff of the walking out dress. Both in good condition.

Marine-HJ Leader\'s Peaked Cap. A good example of a Marine-HJ Leader's peaked cap. Very similar in form to that of a Kriegsmarine officer but with the gilt wreath replaced by silver bullion and the HJ diamond replacing the national rosette. The eagle is of party form with residual silvering to the zinc construction. HJ diamond has two stress marks where it has been bent to match the contours of the wreath but is intact with no enamel loss. Slight crackling to patent leather strap which is secured by silvered buttons. Interior retains the stiff plastic protective diamond with a faux silk lining. Leather effect headband with a couple of areas of stitching that has failed. Wool body in moth free, undamaged condition. Uncommon HJ item.

Marinebund breast eagle. Impressive gilt and enamel for the Marinebund, the Kriegsmarine veteran organisation. Die-stamped eagle with heavy gilt finish and burnished highlights. Pin fitting to reverse, marked ' Ges Gesch. '

Marshal of the Royal Air Force Car Insignia. Coated steel plate bearing 5 individual chromed stars for use by vehicles carrying officers with the rank of Marshal of the Royal Air Force ( Prince Charles, Lord Stirrup and Lord Craig of Radley are the only living holders of the rank ). All stars are removable and are retained by wing nuts and the plate is retained on the vehicle by a bayonet slot. Excellent, clean condition.

MATCHED PAIR OF LUFTWAFFE ARTILLERY COLLAR PATCHES. A nice pair for display. Identical in construction so an original matched pair. Silver bullion leaves and single ‘gull’ for rank of Lieutnant. All bullion edging intact.

MATCHED PAIR OF LUFTWAFFE COLLARS STILL ON UNIFORM! A nice pair of Luftwaffe Flak Officers collar tabs, still sewn to the uniform collar!! A matched pair in red, with silver bullion tresse. Blue Luftwaffe uniform collar with bullion twisted rank wire still around the edge. Fun set!!

MATCHED PAIR OF LUFTWAFFE OFFICERS COLLAR TABS - ARTILLERY. A very nice pair of matched red collar tabs for a Luftwaffe Artillery Officer. Bullion oakleaves and single wing for the rank of Leutnant. Have been on a tunic, so probably removed as souvenirs. In very good condition, very slight surface 'nip' on one side. Great for display.

Mau Mau Oaths - Confidential report. Lurid mémoire issued by G.H.Q. East Africa outlining rituals and oaths used by the Mau Mau in their recruitment of fighters in Kenya. The tone of the report, based on captured Kikuyu documents and interrogations is summed up by the sentence ' the degree of bestiality and perversion incorporated in the ritual ..... is appalling '. Interesting reminder of the struggle against Empire. POSTFREE

Mau Mau Surrender leaflet. Scarce 1950's surrender document issued jointly by the Governor of Kenya, Sir Evelyn Baring and the CinC Gen.Erskine for use by members of the Mau Mau. Double-sided pictorial leaflet printed jointly in Swahili, English and I believe Kikuyu. Has been folded with some minor damage, rubbing etc.

Mauser Military Rifles of the World. 1st 1996 ' Mauser Military Rifles of the World ' by Robert W. D. Ball. 264pgs giving a a country-by-country review of Mauser rifles, every model from 1871 to 1945 with production figures. Extensively illustrated through out with b/w and colour illustrations.A useful reference for military weapons historians and collectors. Good, lightly used condition with some minor marking.

Medical Service Soldbuch and dogtag. Soldbuch,15/06/40 to Friedrich Konig, Corporal Army Medical Service with Dogtag marked \'5./San.Ers.Abt.5\'. Konig served the whole of the war with San.Kp.1/5 of the 5.Inf.Div. based in France until Mar 41 then into Russia with the now renamed 5.Jag.Div. serving at Staraja Russa, Witebsk, Kowel, and Narew. The unit finally withdrew into Eastern Germany to the Oder in 1945. Konig was entitled to the KVK II and the Winter War medal. Well filled Soldbuch in good used condition.

MEDIUM SIZED NSDAP FLAG WITH ROPE. This is a single sided ORIGINAL NSDAP or Party flag made of quality materials and with no damage or moth. Very bright colours with the integral hem and sewn in rope. Reinforced corners. The flag is in nice quality red cotton with the printed white circle and swastika. There is no maker mark or size printed on the hem but it measures 37” x 65” (approx). A very good flag.

MEMBERSHIP BADGE FOR THE THIRD REICH VDA. Volksbund für Deutschtum im Ausland (People's Federation for German-ness Abroad) The Verein für Deutsche Kulturbeziehungen im Ausland."Association for German cultural relations abroad"), abbreviated VDA, is a German cultural organisation. During the Nazi era it was engaged in spying across the whole world, using German minorities living in other countries. Its other goals included preservation of German culture among "racial Germans" This is a membership pin back enamel badge. With the DVA symbol on the front and a very prominent swastika. In near mint condition. This was one of the more unusual and rarer organisations in Hitlers Germany.

Memoirs of an Infantry Officer - Siegfried Sassoon. First Illustrated Edition 1931 of Sassoon's classic ' Memoirs of an Infantry Officer '. Illustrated boards with a coloured frontispiece and coloured lithographs by Barnett Freedman. 312pgs published by Faber & Faber in a run of 3500. Good overall condition with bumped spine and light marking and cracked frontispiece, clean contents.

Memorial Plaque and slip - Allan Bryant. A good example of a memorial plaque in its original card sleeve and its accompanying condolence slip. The plaque is named to an Allan Bryant who was 504565 Sgt. Allan, Edgar, Bryant of 503rd ( 2/1st Wessex ) Field Coy. RE. Bryant died on 20.09.17 and is buried in the Buffs Rd cemetery probably a casualty of 58 Div operations in the Third Battle of Passchendaele. Excellent, clean condition.

Memorials of Masonians who fell in the Great War 1922 1st ed. ' Memorials of Masonians who fell in the Great War 'A memorial to alumni of the Royal Masonic School, Bushey who fell in the Great War. 250pgs consisting of a brief biography and photo of each person man. Cloth and card boards and in good condition with some marking and rubbing to corners accompanied by an original receipt to a recipient.

Merrill\'s Marauders/Mars Task Force shoulder patch. Locally produced embroidered cotton shoulder patch for Merrill\'s Marauders or their later incarnation as the Mars Task Force. The Marauders were formed after US admiration of the Chindits, wanting a force to operate behind Japanese lines the Marauders were formed in three battalions in 1944 and fought intensively against the Japanese throughout 1944. By 1945 their numbers were depleted and they formed the nucleus of a new unit, the Mars Task Force. Both units used this badge as their shoulder flash but with the addition of a scroll denoting membership of either the Marauders and then subsequently the Task Force. In excellent condition.

METAL EDELWEISS INSIGNIA FOR M43 CAP. A nice 2 piece metal badge in the form of an Eidelweiss mountain flower, worn on the left side of a Gebirgsjager Bergmutzen cap. Grey metal with a brass flower centre. 100% original.

METAL OAKLEAF JAGER BADGE FOR M43 CAP. This is a very nice 100% original grey metal oakleaf 'spray' badge worn by Third Reich 'JAGER' battalions during WW2. Was pinned to the left hand side of the M43 'ski' cap or Bergmützen. This badge shows a little age for it's 80 years, and is totally complete with the three fixing pins to the reverse. Ideal as a display item or to go on the cap itself.

METAL TOY KRIEGSFLAG FROM ELASTOLIN OR LINEOL WW2 FIGURE. Part of the set of toy ‘soldiers’ produced by the Linoel or Elastolin company in the 1930’s. Carried by a standard bearer figure. Small double sided painted metal flag with small metal pole. About 2” overall height. In mint condition. Great little display items to go with a collection, or add to your missing toy figure! (I have 2 of these only)

MG151/20 M \' gesteuert \' Round. Brass washed steel MG151/20 Minengeschoss 20mm cannon round. 1943 dated case and projectile with a steel 1942 dated steel ZZ1505 fuze. Projectile has been marked ' gesteuert ' indicating ' synchronised ' which generally identified these electrically primed rounds principally for use with the Fw190 ground attack version. Excellent, clean condition. INERT UK sales ONLY

MG151/20 “Minengeschoß” Practice Round. 1944 dated 20mm HE “Minengeschoß” practice or blind round for use with the MG151/20 cannon. Grey painted projectile with dummy fuze with approx. 60% original paint and stencilled markings contained in a 1945 dated lacquered steel case. Good overall condition. INERT. UK sales ONLY.

MGC Grouping. Medal and paperwork grouping to 37216 Pte. H.Foster M.G.C. Group consists of War and Victory Pair with ribbon bars, highly polished cap badge and MGC buttons, dog tags and Ypres League lapel badges. Paperwork includes MGC certificate, Ypres League certificate, ten years after plates, signed reunion menus and newspaper clippings. All in good condition with the usual marking, folds etc to paperwork. Unresearched.

MGC Swagger Stick. WW1 Machine Gun Corps swagger stick. Hardwood stick with a lacquered finish with a nickel top with impressed MGC device. Clear evidence of having been carried with obvious signs of wear.

Mid to Late War Luftwaffe Flak Badge. Zinc construction Luftwaffe Flak badge typical of mid to late War production. Marked to the reverse ' G.B. ' indicating production by Gustav Brehmer of Markneukirchen in Saxony. Steel pin with characteristic steel hinge and hook used by Brehmer. Good, used condition.

Middle East Commando Knife. Brass and steel knuckle knife that is generally associated with the Middle East Commando and was the inspiration for the design of their cap badge. ' Death's head ', brass knuckle duster hilt with a 6 " single edged bowie-style blade contained in a sturdy leather sheath. Good, as found condition with patinated hilt and marked blade with slightly dusty scabbard. Indistinct initials ' R.A.? ' marked to reverse of scabbard. An excellent example.

Middle East Field Navigation Manual - LRDG. Middle East Training Pamphlet No.9 Pt VI ' Field Navigation Part I Dead Reckoning '. 1942ed. 61pgs including diagrams, photographs and sketches outlining the importance of navigation and reconnaissance with particular regard to application in the desert . To illustrate this there are illustrated instructions of the LRDG protractor and the Bagnold navigating sun compass as well as the Cole Sun compass as well as examples of reconnaissance reports, all subjects central to the operation of the LRDG. Good, used condition with some light marking to covers.

Middlesex Cyclist Volunteers Glengarry Badge. Die stamped white metal glengarry badge for the 26th (Cyclists) Middlesex Rifle Volunteers 1888-1901. Good, clean condition, all loops intact and scarce.

Military Medal Group - POW Escapee - Cameron Highlanders. Military Medal group to 2928356 L/Cpl. William Arthur Baird of the 2nd Btn. Queens Own Cameron Highlanders. Group consists of MM, 39-45 Star, Africa Star, Defence and War Medal, mounted as worn. Baird was captured at Tobruk in June 1941 and was incarcerated at Berka Barracks in Benghazi where they were employed on the docks and in various stores. He had made an attempt to escape previously and had made it as far as Maddalena in the Gebel before being recaptured. Joining with two others, Sgt.Armstrong and Dvr.Murray, an attempted escape was betrayed and their route and food stores were discovered. Undaunted the three successfully escaped on 04/12/41 and headed S/W to Benina. In an epic march of 240 miles across the desert the three displayed great courage and determination and were aided by their meeting of an Arab a week into their journey giving them directions and informing of enemy movements. Further good fortune came in the locating of a small ration store. They finally met up with troops of 7th Armoured Div South of Bomba where they were able to give valuable information and intelligence. All three were decorated with the MM. Medals in good, clean condition, some contact wear with one edge knock to MM. Comes with an extensive file of research including citations etc.

Militia Artillery Officer's F.S.Cap. A fine example of an officer's F.S.Cap by Hobson & Sons with the silver bullion wire insignia and buttons of the Artillery Militia. Fine wool body with oil cloth lining and with a plush head band. Excellent condition with one small patch of moth grazing to the reverse side.

Mine Clearance Service Grouping. Immediately after the First World War, the Mine Clearance Service was established to sweep the large numbers of mines laid during conflict. This service was abolished in 1920. These two items, a die-struck, white metal arm badge, and a cap tally are from this brief incarnation of the service. Arm badge retains it's shaped backing plate and the scarce naval tally is in tied condition. Both items in good condition with light overall fading and minor damage to the ribbon.

Miniature 1914/15 Star Trio with MiD. WW1 miniature 1914/15 Star Trio with MiD emblem mounted as worn for use on mess/evening or civilian dress. Clean condition with patination to War and Victory medals.

Miniature 1914/15 Star Trio. WW1 miniature 1914/15 Star Trio mounted as worn for use on mess/evening or civilian dress. Clean condition with minor patination to War medal.

MINIATURE BRITISH WW1 MEDAL TRIO AS WORN. A really nice WW1 miniature trio consisting of a Mons star (14/15) War medal and Victory medal. In perfect near mint condition. Mounted as worn with pin-back.

MINIATURE DRL SPORTS BADGE STICK PIN. High quality, lapel stick pin for the Third Reich Sports Association the DRL. This is a post 1935 award and has a tiny swastika at the bottom of the wreath. Knurled pin to the reverse. Tiny, stamped makers mark on reverse.

MINIATURE IMPERIAL GERMAN 3 MEDAL STICK PIN. A very nice example of three Imperial German medals mounted as a stick pin for wear on civilian clothes etc. Imperial Iron Cross, the War Merit medal with swords (combatant) and a black wound badge. All mounted on a small bar with knurled pin.

MINIATURE IRON CROSS 'SPANG' STICKPIN-ON CARD. A lovely, miniature Iron Cross 'Spang' eagle and swastika stickpin on original card. Toned silver finish, nice twisted pin to reverse. Cute stickpin.

MINIATURE ITALIAN SOUVENIR BAYONET AND CASE An interesting item and slightly out of my league but this is a contemporary miniature Italian bayonet in it's case with a dedication/inscription on the blade. Case is green leatherette with an Italian regimental badge fixed to it. Nice looking item and would be fun to translate the blade inscription.

Miniature MM & 1914/15 Star Trio. WW1 miniature MM & 1914/15 Star Trio mounted as worn for use on mess/evening or civilian dress. Clean condition with minor patination to War medal.

MINIATURE MOTHERS CROSS IN GOLD. This bid the miniature Mothers Cross in gold that would have been worn on a lapel or dress every day by the recipient. The medal would have been awarded in a case and just kept at home. An exact copy of the full sizes award. Mounted on a bow ribbon with pin-back. In excellent condition.

MINIATURE MOTHERS CROSS IN SILVER - MAKER MARKED! A lovely little cross, a silver award. Would have been worn every day on a dress or a lapel. Recipient would have also had the full sized award, but this would have stayed in the box. A perfect miniature copy in every way, even has the dedication on the back with Hitlers signature IN MINIATURE writing ! This one also has the makers code L11.Wilhelm Deumer, Ludenscheid, Postfach 161

MINIATURE STICKPIN FOR NAZI IRON CROSS AND WOUND BADGE. A great little combined two medal stickpin award, for the Third Reich Iron Cross second class and a silver wound badge. Combined together and mounted on a nice knurled pin. Incredible detail to both badges. Would have been worn on civilian clothes. Super stickpin

MINIATURE STICKPIN FOR PANZER/TANK BADGE. This is the miniature stick pin version of the Panzer Assault or Tank badge. This one is in silver, features a Panzer Tank in relief with Wehrmacht eagle and swastika above. Wonderful detail. Knurled pin to reverse. Flat back with plain finish. Idea to display with any of the full-sized badges.

MINIATURE THIRD REICH STICKPIN INFANTRY ASSAULT BADGE. A nice miniature Infantry Assault stickpin for wear on civilian clothes etc. In near mint condition with original blackened finish. Excellent detail to badge. Nice knurled pin to reverse.

Minox B Miniature Spy Camera. Minox-B is a small, high-quality subminiature camera that is small enough to fit in the palm of a hand. It was built by Minox in Germany as the successor to the post-war Minox A. For Many years it was the worlds most famous and widely used camera for espionage photography until the end of the Cold War. Built between 1958 and 1969, it features a very high quality sense and a built in light meter. This example is complete with it's original case and chain which attached via a button fob and doubled as an integral measure with it's built in markers corresponding to the distances on the focusing dial to act as a guide to optimal picture taking. Excellent, clean and working condition.

MINT CONDITION LUFTWAFFE BREAST EAGLE One of the items from the smallsouvenir collection I purchased. An unisuued, cloth Luftwaffe breast eagle in mint condition. Correct backing. All perfect. Good for display.

MINT EXAMPLE OF EARLY 'DROOP TAIL' LUFTWAFFE BULLION BREAST EAGLE. A superb example and with evidence that this has been removed from a tunic (stitch marks on the inside). Bullion wire construction is faultless, with great detail and high quality. This is an early example of the eagle showing the tail feathers drooping down. Perfect example. Ideal for a tunic or part of a Luftwaffe display/collection.

MINT LUFTWAFFE OR’s BREAST EAGLE. White cotton on Luftwaffe grey backing. Superb detail. Looking closely the main wing flying ‘feathers’ have been enhanced with some very thin bullion thread. Eagle in mint unissued condition. Nice display piece.

MINT MOTHERS CROSS IN BRONZE IN ORIGINAL PACKET. A perfect example of this medal awarded for 4 children and instituted in December 1938. The Third Reich saw this award as very important and designated vast beaurorcratic resources to administer it. Was awarded in 3 grades, bronze/silver/gold. This one is complete with ribbon and paper packet of issue. Packet is stamped with details (in German) on the front and a small makers name printed on the reverse.

Mint N.S.D.A.P. Party Armbands. Originally purchased as part of the 53rd (W) Division grouping ( See item 6824 ) these two mint, two piece Party armbands are in mint condition with same manufacturer RZM labels to the interior . Priced individually.

MINT ORIGINAL BOX OF LUFTWAFFE DAGGER HANGER CLIPS. A most unusual small box of 12 mint unissued interior jacket hangers for the Luftwaffe dagger!! Intended to be sewn directly into a uniform jacket or coat, these Luftwaffe blue fabric straps end with a leather tab and \'d\' ring. This would have enabled the dagger hanger clip to go through the left hand pocket flap and then clip on internally to this strap which would have taken the full weight. These are mint and unissued and come complete in the original cardboard factory box with label on the top!! New old stock here and great for a dagger display or \'shop-front\' period display.

MINT RAD OFFICERS PARADE/DRESS BELT STILL IN ORIGINAL RED CASE AND WRAPPING PAPER! An opportunity to acquire an unissued RAD Officers parade belt and alloy buckle in the original red leatherette covered issue box and original brown packing tissue! Box is horseshoe shaped and in perfect condition, lined inside with deep red velvet/flock material. Belt is coiled inside with the original RAD officers buckle and keeper. Buckle is Assmann stamped on the reverse. As this is unused and unissued, the cloth backing and the bullion front is in STONE MINT condition. A fantastic piece of history ‘frozen in time!’

MINT THIRD REICH EK2 IN BLUE PAPER PACKET WITH TISSUE WRAPPING. This is a beautiful medal and has been protected by being inside the original issue paper packet! It's complete with the original length of folded EKII ribbon. Iron cross itself is in mint condition with all the original frosting over the silver edges.Medal is even still in the cream tissue paper from the factory. Black paint in centre is perfect, unissued! The cross suspension ring is stamped with a '1'. Maker is Deschler & Sohn.' The original buff coloured paper packet is in mint condition just a little faded from age, with the reverse being stamped in ink with maker Deschler & Sohn . A great medal in the packet it came in.

MINT UNISSUED THIRD REICH EK1 IN CASE AND CARDBOARD OUTER BOX. A mint example of a beautiful Iron Cross First Class in the case of issue, complete with the manufacturers cardboard outer cover!!! Made by ZIMMERMANN, PForzheim. The cardboard outer case is torn at the ends and missing the closing flaps, but the main body is complete.Listed with the product contents on the top and the makers name to the side. Black hard case containing the cross itself, is MINT with a nice silver cross embossed into the top. Cross sits inside on a cream flock base material. Cross has all original frosting to the silvered parts etc etc. Reverse of cross has all silver frosting. Pin is marked with number '20' makers code for Zimmermann. A great find indeed.

Miscellaneous \' Q \' Services. One of the series of restricted technical volumes published by the War Office on World War II that contain a wealth of information. They were written to preserve the knowledge gained in WW2 and contain detailed information not to be found in the official history of the war published by HMSO. The Second World War 1939 - 1945 Army ' Miscellaneous ' Q ' services ' 1st 1954 War Office. 293pgs covering many of the obscure army and affiliated units including the NAAFI, Army Fire Service, Army Post Office etc. Excellent, clean volume with some light rubbing.

MITCHELL (Lt. Frank, MC) Tank Warfare: The Story of the Tanks in the Great War. 1st ed.1933 pub: Nelson. A useful & informative account from a pioneer of tank warfare, includes a Glossary of Tank Terms and is illustrated with b/w photographs, coloured plates and sketches. Author served with 1st Tank Bn. & won the MC for fighting the first tank v. tank 'duel' at Villers Bretonneux in April 1918. Orig. green cloth with gilt titles. Lightly bruised and rubbed covers with minor foxing, otherwise a clean copy.

MM RFA / BWM Vict. Essex Regt - Brothers. MM to 239583 Gunner Harold Anthony R.F.A with a BWM and Victory pair to 251971 Pte. W.Anthony Essex Regt. Accompanied by a certificate of transfer to reserve for Gnr.H.Anthony. These have not been researched.

MOST UNUSUAL RUSSIAN WW2 MEDICAL AWARD BADGE. I hardly ever come across Russian medals or badges. This was with another auction item but is actually very interesting. It's listed in "Red Army Uniforms of World War II" as the "Ready for the Medical Defense of the USSR" badge. Instituted in the USSR in 1934 and was worn and awarded up until 1941. Consists of an enamel red star with hammer and sickle with screw-back fixing. This is also maker marked. The enamel RedCross badge is suspended by 2 chains below. There are period pictures of this being worn (mainly by women) and apparently is was tacked onto the uniform with thread to stop the chains catching and breaking. No damage.

MOST UNUSUAL SOUVENIR EARLY LUFTWAFFE BROWN BELT AND BUCKLE. I have seen this very clever type of work done with German WW2 leather belts before, but have never owned one. This has either been done by the original owner, perhaps as a POW, or done by the veteran who bought this back as a souvenir. This is an early brown leather Luftwaffe OR’s or NCO’s belt, along with the early 1st type buckle with ‘droop tailed’ Luftwaffe eagle. At some time the original interior retaining bar, for the male part of the buckle, has come off, and a twisted wire system has been installed to hold the belt hook, and it works very well indeed! The belt is amazing! Without cutting the ends it or damaging it in any way, the belt leather has been split into 3 strips and then platted the whole length! I have absolutely no idea how they have done this and it looks fantastic. Certainly very out of the ordinary, all 100% original but craftily re-worked to give it a different appeal.

Mother's Cross in Silver with Original Packet. A good example of a Mothers Cross in silver, with its full length ribbon, and its original titled packet. Blocked title ' Ehrenkreuz der Deutsche Mutter - Zweite Stufe ' to front of paper packet with manufacturer's details ' M.Hausch Pforzheim ' to reverse. Excellent, clean condition.

MOTHERS CROSS IN GOLD IN CASE OF ISSUE. An original Mothers Cross in GOLD, with original ribbon and blue case of issue. Makers mark of RICHARD SIEPER & SOHNE Ludensheid, printed on indide of lid. Good condition.Evidence of age as the box is slightly scuffed.

MOTHERS CROSS IN GOLD WITH ORIGINAL ISSUE CASE. Similar to the other cross just listed. This has a mint gold cross with full length neck ribbon. Box has a different maker on the inside lid. Exterior of box not quite so good with some scuffs etc to one edge.

Mother\'s Cross in Silver. A good example of a Mothers Cross in silver ( Ehrenkreuz der Deutsche Mutter - Zweite Stufe ) with its original full length ribbon which has been stitched together. Good, clean and bright condition.

Motor Machine Gun Corps Cap Badge. Bi-metal cap badge with slide to reverse. Brass crossed machine guns and crown with white metal MMG soldered beneath. Good, used condition.

Motor-HJ Arm Badge. Arm badge for Motor-HJ personnel. Embroidered grey cotton thread on pink wool. Good, used condition with evidence of having been removed from a uniform.

MTP No.14 2-Inch Mortar. 1939 MTP No.14 2-Inch Mortar. Early 10pg manual outlining very aspects of the use and maintenance of the MkII version which had been introduced into service the previous year. Good, used condition.

MTP No.30 Booby Traps. 1941 MTP No.30 Part IV ' Booby Traps '. Field Engineering ( All Arms ) 26pgs illustrated throughout with sketches and diagrams demonstrating the use of primarily British, but also, German and Italian booby trap equipment and its employment . Good overall condition with unit stamp.

MTP No.42 Tank Hunting and Destruction. Early, 1940ed. of MTP No.42 \' Tank Hunting and Destruction \'. 39pgs of optimistic advice on tank destruction including sections on the \' Sticky Bomb \' and the \' Harvey Flamethrower \'. Illustrated with sketches and diagrams. In good, clean condition with ownership intials to front cover.

MTP.30 Booby Traps. 943 MTP.30 ' Booby Traps '. Field Engineering ( All Arms ) 26pgs illustrated throughout with sketches and diagrams demonstrating the use of primarily British, but also, German and Italian booby trap equipment and its employment . Good overall condition.

MTP.40 Mines & Booby Traps - Laying of British Mines. MTP.40 ' Mines & Booby Traps pt.II All arms - laying and recording of British Mines ' 1944. 51pg manual with b/w photographs, sketches and diagrams showing the laying of the major types of A/T mines. Good, clean condition.

MTP.40 Mines and Booby Traps. 1943 MTP.40 ' Mines and Booby Traps - How to deal with individual mechanisms '. 72pgs illustrated throughout with sketches and diagrams demonstrating the use of British, US, German and Italian mines and booby trap equipment and its employment from SD2 butterfly bombs to Hawkins mines. Good overall condition with light marking to covers and tipped in amendments.

MTP.50 - Airborne Troops. 1941 Airborne Troops - M.T.P.No.50, Pt.I Defence Against Airborne Troops. 16pg manual outlining the organisation, characteristics and tactics of German airborne forces and means to counter and defend against them including the defence of airfields. Good, used condition with some light marking to covers.

MTP.54 Guerilla Warfare. 1942ed MTP No.54 ' Guerilla Warfare '. 22pg manual outlining the principles of guerrilla warfare with an intention of giving direction to those who may have the opportunity to act as or co-operate with guerrilla forces. Includes sections on women, sabotage, intelligence, ambush and inflicting casualties. Good, clean condition with very minor rusting of staples.

MTP.No.30 Booby Traps. Manual - 1941 MTP.No.30 Field Engineering ( All Arms ) Part IV: Booby Traps. 26pgs showing various methods of setting booby traps and the equipment employed by British, German and Italian forces. Replaced staples with rust staining but contents clean.

MTP.No.30 Booby Traps. Manual - 1941 MTP.No.30 Field Engineering ( All Arms ) Part IV: Booby Traps. 26pgs showing various methods of setting booby traps and the equipment employed by British, German and Italian forces. Slight rusting of staples, good, clean condition.

N.D.S.A.P. Necktie. Official issue N.S.D.A.P. ' Halsbinde ' or necktie complete with RZM label. Good, slightly crumpled condition with no damage with minor loss of finish to label.

N.S.B.O. Armband. An uncommon armband worn by members of the N.S.B.O. -Nationalsozialistische Betriebszellenorganisation (National Socialist Factory Cell Organization) a workers organisation founded on similar lines to a union. A two piece embroidered cotton armband in excellent, clean condition.

N.S.B.O. Sports Insignia. BeVo type construction N.S.B.O. insignia for use on sports clothing. The N.S.B.O.was the Nationalsozialistische Betriebszellenorganisation or the German Reich Factory Cell Organization of the NSDAP. Unissued condition with signs of having been pinned to a display.

N.S.D.A.P. / Party Pennant. Multi-piece construction, printed pennant or flag. 36 x 20cms approx. with printed swastikas sown to both sides with spring clip and small pole attachment fittings - vehicle possibly ? Slightly grubby condition, acquired along with item 6885 n a group of souvenirs from a special forces veteran.

N.S.D.A.P. / Party Pennant. Third Reich N.S.D.A.P. pennant. Multi-piece construction with printed swastikas machine sen to both sides. Sewn-in string halyard with machine sewn reenforcing to tip, 35cms x 20cms approx. Slightly grubby condition.

N.S.D.A.P. Party Armband. Mint, multi-piece construction N.S.D.A.P. Party armband. RZM label to the interior. Excellent condition.

N.S.D.A.P. Party Armband. Two piece construction N.S.D.A.P. party armband. Bevo woven swastika laid onto a cotton armband. Good, used condition.

N.S.D.A.P. Party Armband. Multi-piece construction N.S.D.A.P. Party armband. Characterful example that has a contemporary modification from another armband to extend it probably to go over a coat. Various stains and marks with a couple of areas of damage and priced accordingly

N.S.K.K. Sleeve eagle. Machine-woven aluminium thread on tan wool backing N.S.K.K. sleeve eagle. Particularly good example retaining the RZM label to reverse.

N.S.K.O.V. Berlin Day Badge. Blackened alloy, pinback day badge produced for the ' Reichstreffen Der N.S.K.O.V. Berlin 1.Aug 1937 '. Excellent, clean condition, manufacturer marked ' Fechler, Bernsbach SA '.

National Filling Factory No.6 – Chilwell, token or tool check. 40mm brass token, pass or tool check inscribed \' THE PROPERTY OF THE NATIONAL SHELL FILLING FACTORY No 6 CHILWELL \' with the issue number \' 6255 \' stamped to the centre. The reverse with entwined letter Cs surmounted by a crown. Chilwell, near Nottingham, was chosen for the location for one of Britain’s largest shell filling factories, N.F.F. No.6. mixing TNT and ammonium nitrate and subsequent filling of 4.5 in to 15 in shells plus naval mines and aerial bombs.

National Socialist Women's League (NS-Frauenschaft) membership red cover and small lapel badge. This is the small red leatherette double sided cover, that would have held the membership card or papers for the National Socialist Women's League (NS-Frauenschaft). It has the triangular NS badge embossed onto the front cover along with the word 'mitgliedskarte' (membershipcard). Celluloid slip covers inside. In excellent, near mint condition. There is also a small sized pin-back lapel badge for the same organisation. Triangular enamel. Reverse marked 'Ges Gesch' and RZM 46. A really nice couple of items.

National Socialist Women\'s League badge & Contribution Card. Pin back enamel badge for a member of the Nationalsozialistische Frauenschaft orNational Socialist Women's League accompanied by an annual contributions card to an Ingeborg John of Koblenz. Orts level badge, maker marked M1/92 for Karl Wild, Hamburg. Badge has some minor abrasions and some enamel loss to one corner, otherwise good condition.

Nationalsozialistische Lehrerbund (NSLB) Lapel Badge. Brass and enamel, pinback badge for the Nationalsozialistische Lehrerbund (NSLB) or National Socialist Teachers League. Established on 21 April 1929, its goal was to make the National Socialist worldview and foundation of all education and especially of schooling. Good, clean condition, manufacturer marked to the reverse ' H C H Time Berlin C19 '.

Naumburg SA Tinny. Large 60mm x 38mm pinback tinny badge celebrating the swearing in ceremony of SA Standard RJ4 in Naumburg on 24.06.1934. Sheet brass construction with antiqued bronze finish, some very light marking otherwise good, clean condition.

Naval & Army Lists 1844. Attractively bound with leather binding and corners ' Naval & Army Lists 1844 '. Clean copy packed with information from the usual listings of officers by ship and regiment but also prize awards, dress regulations, establishment of the Royal Naval Female School, price of commissions, the wearing of foreign orders etc. etc. Excellent source of information on the early Victorian military establishment. Good, clean , used condition with bruising and minor damage to binding.

Naval ' folk ' Art. Hand painted cigarette tin featuring a British Naval officer with a background of cruisers. Well executed study in oils of an officer whose identity has been lost. In good condition with some rusting to edges, would probably benefit from a careful clean.

Naval 2Pdr H.V. HE/T Round. 1943 dated Naval 2Pdr H.V. HE/T Round. Projectile profusely marked and in original finish. The lack of filling rings and the presence of blanking plugs in both the tracer and fuze pockets indicate that the projectile was not filled. The 2Pdr. HV was a high velocity round designed to give the Naval \' Pom-Pom \' an uplift in performance following the advance in aircraft performance. Excellent, clean condition, casemouth slightly belled. INERT UK sales ONLY

Naval Blockade Breakers Stick Pin Miniature. The large 25mm, Kriegsmarine Blockade Breakers stick pin miniature. Tombac construction with wear to highlights . Good,used condition.

Naval manual B.R.145/40.- Enemy Submarines. Naval manual B.R.145/40.- ' Enemy Submarines in question and answer ' July 1940. Produced by the Naval Staff Anti-Submarine Warfare Division this 40 pg manual gives much information concerning the operation of enemy submarines with silhouettes and b/w illustrations. In good, clean condition with minor rusting to staples.

NEAR MINT NARVIK SHEILD IN GILT WITH FULL BACKING. The Narvik Shield, designed by Professor Klein of Munich, was instituted on the 19th of August 1940. It was authorized for all German forces that took part in the conquest and subsequent defense of the port city of Narvik during the Norway Campaign. This is a near mint example with just a tiny amount of the gilt missing from the high spots, revealing the copper flash coating underneath. About 98% of gilt remains. It is mounted on a medium green uniform cloth backing. There are a few moth nips near the top, but very small. The reverse has all the original cream back paper intact over the steel back plate. A wonderfully preserved shield.

NEAR MINT WOOL NSDAP PARTY ARMBAND. In great condition. This is the Party armband worn by a great many organisations during the Third Reich era. An earlier example with all red wool body. No evidence of damage or moth. 3 piece construction with white ribbed satin circle and black moire swastika sewn on the top. Ideal display piece.

NEAR MINT-SILVER INFANTRY ASSAULT BADGE BY WH. A badge in great condition and it retains neary 100% of the original silver wash finsh to front and reverse. The only places it's worn a bit are on the edges. Perfect pin, hinge and hook. Maker marked W.H. just under hinge. A nice 100% original badge.

Neusilber Luftwaffe Flakkampfabzeichen. Excellent, early Luftwaffe Flak badge. Neusilber construction with ball hinge fitting and semi-scooped reverse. Thought to be the product of one of the Gablonz manufacturers, possibly Adolf Scholze, and of early design and issue and as is typical of these badges no manufacturer markings to reverse. Highly detailed, crisp detail with light polishing to high points with crimped in tombac fittings with a slightly distorted thin pin. Classic example.

NICE HITLER YOUTH GROUPING-INSIGNIA AND SCARF 'WOGGLE'. A little grouping of HJ stuff I purchased from a contact in Vienna. He seems to find a lot of Hitler Youth insignia and accessories. I very nice HJ 'bevo' diamond, which has obviously been removed from something. These were used on the HJ sports vests and also worn on the left arm of the DJ and BDM jackets. Very nice used condition, folded to shape, marked Ges Gesch on reverse. Secondly is a HJ scarf 'woggle'. This leather woggle was used on the HJ neckerchief worn with the HJ shirt etc. In woven beige leather.(our cubs and scouts have/had a similar thing). Lastly a HJ rank brassard in red and white twisted cord. Goes over the shoulder and into the top pocket.

NICE QUALITY ALL BEVO COTTON HJ BOYS ARMBAND. Worn by all HJ members of all ages. This is a good quality, red cotton armband with integral 'bevo' white/red/black construction. Although there are other HJ armbands made in several pieces, this is the most common type and is not reproduced. Colours are fine, little grubby with age. Good example 100% original.

NICE WW1 IMPERIAL GERMAN IRON CROSS 2nd CLASS. MAKER MARKED. A very nice example of the WW1 Iron Cross second class complete with original ribbon. Cross is in lovely clean condition with 100% black paint. Large round suspension ring is stamped with maker letters 'M S'.

NICKEL HITLER YOUTH BUCKLE WITH ORIGINAL BELT. A nice find from my friend in Germany. An untouched and uncleaned Hitler Youth nickel buckle with a nice brown belt. The buckle could do with a good clean if you so desire, as it is covered in years of patina, that mainly looks like nicotine! There are no maker marks on the reverse of the buckle at all, which leads me to believe that this is an early piece. The belt is also interesting. Brown leather with inside adjustment tab, this belt has been cut down to fit the very small Hitler Youth waist! The adjustment tab has been repositioned and the open end has been carefully shortened. Quite an obvious thing to do really. Adult waist is 35-36” upwards, this now fits someone with a 26” waist. Ideal. Great item.

NiederSachsen 1934 Day Badge. 1934 ' tinny ' day badge ' Nieder Sachsen tag 23.6.1934 Verden 782 '. Good, used condition. POSTFREE within UK

No.1 Commando Salamander. An excellent, used example of the woven Salamander sleeve badge worn by No.1 Commando in the period 1941 - 1943. Depicting a green salamander in red and yellow flames. With clear evidence of having been removed from a uniform with a small area of loss of nap to the wool background near the tail of the Salamander. Scarce.

No.1 Commando Salamander. An excellent, used example of the woven Salamander sleeve badge worn by No.1 Commando in the period 1941 - 1943. Depicting a green salamander in red and yellow flames. With clear evidence of having been removed from a uniform, scarce.

No.1 Commando Shoulder title. Original embroidered shoulder title for No.1 Commando. The uniquely designed title was designed to be worn in conjunction with the unit insignia of a salamander ( see item:7364 ) . Excellent used condition with very clear evidence of having been removed from a uniform. In my experience less commonly encountered than the scarce salamander badge.

No.1 Dress Bullion Parachute Wings. C1980 bullion parachute wings for use on the No.1 Dress tunic of the Parachute Regt. High quality wing with paper backing and displaying clear evidence of having been removed from a tunic. ( Part of a collection of insignia with acquisition dates alongside, hence the 1980 date .)

No.2 Commando WW2 bullion beret / sleeve badge Original No.2 Commando WW2 bullion beret / sleeve badge, silver wire embroidered Fairburn-Sykes Commando dagger between the letters “SS” on black cloth ground. Correct white cotton backing. In good, used condition with clear evidence of having been removed from a uniform.

No.3 Commando shoulder title and Combined Ops badge. Embroidered No.3 Commando shoulder title. A good used example, clearly having been removed from a uniform along with the classic Combined Operations badge. In excellent used condition, moth free. No.3 Commando had the distinction of carrying out one of the first raids on the Lofotens. This was followed by Dieppe, Sicily and Italy before Normandy and the Rhine Crossing under their colourful CO. Durnford-Slater.

No.36 Drill Detonator Set. A British WW2 MkIII Drill Detonator for the No.36M Grenade. Clearly marked ' DRILL ' to one side ' III ' to the other. In excellent condition with remains of the original lacquer still present. Manufacturer marked and dated 43 to base. INERT POSTFREE within UK

No.36M Detonator Tin. 1945 dated tin that originally contained x3 Mk 7 4 second delay detonators for the No.36M grenade. Originally contained in the wooden crate in which grenades were stored and usually found in poor condition. This example in excellent clean condition with original stencilling intact.

No.36M Mk I Hand Grenade unfinished casting. An unfinished, unmachined, cast body for a No.36M Mk I Hand Grenade. Manufacturerer marked ' J.P. & S Ltd ' for Joseph Parkes & Sons, Willenhall. INERT

No.36M MkI Hand Grenade Base Plugs. Original base plugs for British No.36M MkI Hand Grenades. All good condition with clean threads, mostly 1944/45 dated. Priced individually. POSTFREE within UK

No.4 MkII Bayonet in Victory Plastics Scabbard. US contract No.4 MkII Spike Bayonet by Savage, in a Victory Plastics produced plastic scabbard with integral frog. Clear Savage ( S )markings to body and release catch with clear Victory Plastic ( VP ) marking to scabbard reverse. Good, clean condition. 18+ UK sales ONLY

No.4 MkII Spike Bayonet - Singer Manufacturing. British No.4 MkII spike bayonet with a MkI scabbard. Marked \' G crown R No4 MkII S M \' indicating manufacture by Singer Manufacturing, Glasgow with release catch marked \' SM \' and inspection mark to body \' ?5Z \'. Black finished scabbard with throat marked with MkI designation and unreadable manufacturer code. \' Good, used condition.

No.4 MkII Spike Bayonet - Singer Manufacturing. British No.4 MkII spike bayonet with a MkI scabbard. Marked ' G crown R No4 MkII S M ' indicating manufacture by Singer Manufacturing, Glasgow with release catch marked ' N67 ' - the dispersal code for Singer. Sand painted scabbard with throat marked with MkI designation and the manufacturer code ' S286 ' 9 Vanden Plas, Kingston '. Good, used condition.

No.5 Bayonet Mk.I An excellent example of a No.5 Bayonet Mk 1, second pattern designed for use with the No.5 Jungle Carbine. This pattern differs from the first pattern in having two bolts securing the grips as opposed to one. This example comes with a MkII scabbard. Faint manufacturer's marks ' WSC ' indicating manufacture by Wilkinson Sword and serial number stamped to pommel. In excellent, clean condition.

No.5 Bayonet Mk.I An excellent, used example of a No.5 Bayonet Mk 1, second pattern designed for use with the No.5 Jungle Carbine. This pattern differs from the first pattern in having two bolts securing the grips as opposed to one. This example comes with a MkII scabbard Manufacturer\'s marks \' P 1946 \' to ricasso indicating manufacture by R.O.F.Poole ( a small but unknown number produced post-War ) with inspection stamp to top of bayonet retention. Inspection arrow to scabbard otherwise unmarked. In above average, used condition. 18+UK Sales ONLY

No.5 Commando shoulder title and Combined Ops badge. Embroidered No.5 Commando shoulder title and Combined Ops badge. Typical later war red on blue insignia. Good used examples, clearly having been removed from a uniform . In excellent used condition, moth free.

No.5 Commando Shoulder titles. Original WW2, unissued No.5 Commando shoulder titles. Embroidered cotton on wool. Excellent, clean condition.

No.5 Commando Shoulder titles. Original WW2, unissued No.5 Commando shoulder titles. Embroidered cotton on wool. Excellent, clean condition.

No.68 ATI/L Drill Grenade. No.68 MkI Anti Tank Grenade Drill. White painted, designation, manufacturer\'s marks and 1942 date moulded into the tail vanes. In good, used condition with wear to paint finish ( approx 90%+ intact ) with \' DRILL \' stencilled to body. Complete with safety pin and tag and fully strippable with all internals present. INERT Available within UK ONLY

No.69 MkI Hand Grenade - Sectioned. Grenade,Hand, No.69 Mk I. Bakelite body with" All Ways " fuse filled with Amatol ( indicated by green filling ring ). Designed as a blast grenade and used throughout British forces.This example highly unusual in being sectioned with all internal parts present and strippable. Grenade in excellent condition with clear markings with painted filling and inspection markings Manufacured in 1941 by D.L R. AVAILABLE within UK ONLY INERT

No.69 MkI Hand Grenade. Grenade,Hand, No.69 Mk I. Bakelite body with\" All Ways \" fuse filled with Amatol ( indicated by green filling ring ). Designed as a blast grenade and used throughout British forces. Grenade in excellent condition with clear markings with painted filling and inspection markings, some chipping to filling plug. Manufactured in 1940 by D.L R all parts including fuse present, and strippable. INERT AVAILABLE within UK ONLY

No.69 MkI Hand Grenade. Grenade,Hand, No.69 Mk I. Bakelite body with\" All Ways \" fuse filled with Amatol. Designed as a blast grenade and used throughout British forces. Grenade in good, undamaged condition Manufactured in 1940 by D.L R all parts including fuse present, and strippable. AVAILABLE within UK ONLY INERT

No.69 MkI Hand Grenade. Grenade,Hand, No.69 Mk I. Bakelite body with\" All Ways \" fuse filled with Amatol ( indicated by green filling ring ). Designed as a blast grenade and used throughout British forces. Grenade in excellent condition with clear markings with painted filling and inspection markings, some chipping to filling plug. Manufactured in 1940 by D.L R all parts including fuse present, and strippable. INERT AVAILABLE within UK ONLY

No.74 Anti-Tank Grenade ' Sticky Bomb '. British No.74 MkI Anti-Tank Grenade ' Sticky Bomb '. Featuring a glass globe ( that would originally been filled with nitro ) covered with stockinette impregnated with adhesive. A bakelite handle contained the fuze and igniter retained by a steel handle and pin with attendant label warning thrower not to remove pin before throwing. The globes were originally covered by two hinged sheet metal hemispheres to protect the thrower from the adhesive and were then removed before throwing, they are unfortunately, no longer present. Adhesive stockinette has now dried out, safety lever manufacturer marked with igniter pocket present. Good, overall condition, strippable. Scarce. INERT. UK Sales only

No.74 Anti-Tank Grenade \' Sticky Bomb \'. British No.74 MkI Anti-Tank Grenade \' Sticky Bomb \'. Featuring a glass globe ( that would originally been filled with nitro )and would have been covered with stockinette impregnated with adhesive. A bakelite handle contained the fuze and igniter retained by a steel handle and pin with attendant label ( restored ) warning thrower not to remove pin before throwing. The globes were originally covered by two hinged sheet metal hemispheres to protect the thrower from the adhesive and were then removed before throwing, they are unfortunately, no longer present. , safety lever manufacturer marked with 1942 dated igniter pocket present and 1942 dated glass body. Good, overall condition, strippable. Scarce. INERT. UK Sales only

No.74MkII Anti-Tank Grenade \' Sticky Bomb \'. An uncommon example of the British No.74 MkIIAnti-Tank Grenade \' Sticky Bomb \'. Featuring a two-piece bakelite globe ( that would originally been filled with nitro )and would have been covered with stockinette impregnated with adhesive. A bakelite handle contained the fuze and igniter retained by a steel handle and pin with attendant label warning thrower not to remove pin before throwing. The globes were originally covered by two hinged sheet metal hemispheres to protect the thrower from the adhesive and were then removed before throwing, they are unfortunately, no longer present, Also missing is the safety lever and safety pin, firing pin present. Handle marked \' No.74MkII \'. Good, overall condition, strippable. Scarce. INERT. UK Sales only

No.75., A.T. MkI Hawkins Grenade. No.75,A.T.Mk.I Hawkins Grenade. Introduced in 1942 and designed primarily as an anti-tank mine this particular example would appear to have been manufactured in 1943. Containing either Ammonal or Nobels 704 the grenade was intiated by pressure onto the striker plate breaking the capsules of the No.27 igniter and detonating the explosive. This example was previously filled with Nobels 704 in June 1943 which is indicated by stencilled information to the base. Good proportion of the original finish present with some minor denting. Good example. INERT

No.75., A.T. MkII Hawkins Grenade. No.75,A.T.Mk.II Hawkins Grenade. Introduced in 1942 and designed primarily as an anti-tank mine this particular example was manufactured in 1944. Containing either Ammonal or Nobels 704 the grenade was intiated by pressure onto the striker plate breaking the capsules of the No.27 igniter and detonating the explosive. Original paintwork, impressed manufacturer's details and complete with detonator securing pin. A particularly good example in excellent condition. INERT

No.9 Commando Shoulder titles. Original WW2, unissued No.9 Commando shoulder titles. Embroidered cotton on wool. Excellent, clean condition.

Nordmark-Treffen Party Day tinny. Large ( 45mm ), pin back 4.Nordmark-Treffen 28/29/5/1938 day badge. Good, clean condition.

Norfolk Regiment Sergeant\'s pagri badge An uncommon large pattern die stamped Norfolk Regiment Sergeant's pagri badge in brass. As appears to be common with these badges, clipped long slider to the reverse. Good condition.

Normandy DUKW grouping. Small grouping of items pertaining to T10662324 L/Cpl.Cyril, Victor Bird, RASC. Bird served with 377GT Company RASC operating DUKWs onto Sword Beach throughout the Normandy campaign. Group includes a Marbles & Gladstone, Michigan sheath knife in a unique leather sheath that was part of the standard tool kit as supplied with DUKWs. Two contemporary official photographs showing DUKWs loaded with supplies and then exiting Sword Beach, a picture of Bird in uniform and a selection of insignia....RASC plastic cap badge, embroidered RASC shoulder titleand printed 51st Div. sign. All items come direct from the family with a small note from Bird's son.

Normandy to Nijmegen. Esoteric 1946 history of the Church of Scotland Huts entitled \' Normandy to Nijmegen \' by Edgar Primrose Dickie MC. 103pgs outlining the work of the CofS Huts providing accommodation, leave hostels and mobile canteens for the troops including provision of services to the SAS ! Good, clean condition with light marking to covers.

Normandy WIA Grouping - Monmouth, Recce, HLI & Camerons. Medal and ephemera grouping to 4079665 Pte.William James Lewis who served in the Monmouths, Recce Corps, HLI and the Cameron Highlanders. It was with the Camerons that Lewis was wounded , probably with the 5th Btn on the opening day of the Goodwood operation on the 18th of July. Lewis suffered a gunshot wound to the buttock and leg causing a fracture of the femur and nerve damage. He was discharged in September 1945 as unfit and died at the early age of 48 in 1957. Various paperwork including original notification of wounds, paybook, recorde of service etc. Original medal box and slip with 39-45, Africa, Italy, France & Germany, War and Defence medals. Accompanied by some research but would definitely reward further work. Paperwork inc. paybook has seen some old sellotape repair.

Northumberland Fusiliers Officer\'s Torin Cap. Fine wool, two colour torn style cap for an officer of the Northumberland Fusiliers. Manufactured by Herbert Johnson and featuring a bullion grenade with silver St.George device to front. Silk lining with manufacturer's logo to interior which has staining, damage and marking from wear. Good, overall condition with some wear to nap of cloth and patination of bullion, no moth damage.

Northumberland Hussars Officers' Cap. A good example of a cap worn by an officer of the Northumberland Hussars. Kings crown silvered Northumberland Hussars badge with similarly made buttons befitting of a Yeomanry regiment. Serge body with lining and full leather headband and complete liner protector under which the manufacturer's details of Herbert Johnson of New Bond St can be made out. Metal initial plates ' J.H.N.P. ' have been attached to the headband with further evidence of the original owner being the name ' Porter ' inked to the reverse of the headband. In excellent, clean, moth free condition with some light staining to the top of the cap. During the Second World War the Northumberland Hussars transferred to the Royal Artillery as a three-battery anti-tank regiment fighting in the Desert, Mediterranean and Europe with 50th Div armed variously with M10s , 6 and 17Pdr A/T Guns. They reverted to their traditional role as cavalry operating tanks post war.

Notes From Theatres of War - Burma 1943/44. May 1945 ed manual ' Notes From Theatres of War No:19 Burma, 1943/44 ' . 142pg ' restricted ' manual covering all aspects of the fighting against the Japanese in Burma complete with pull out maps. Contains references to V Force operations and covers all aspects from the strategic to subjects such as ' Japanese ruses ' to ' Air supply '. Good, used condition with marking to covers, creasing etc.

Notes from Theatres of War No.21 - Partisans. 1945ed. ' Notes from Theatres of War No.21 Partisans.' 30pg review of partisan warfare and in particular the German response to irregular warfare. Includes provisions of the Hague Convention, tactics, partisan organisation and operations and thorough coverage of German anti partisan operations. Illustrated with diagrams, good, condition, some marking to covers

Notes on Artillery in Trench Fighting. 1915 manual ' Notes on Employment of Artillery in Trench Fighting '.11pg with sections on ammunition, positioning and communication. Ex IWM Lib. with some annotations, rusting of staples and section missing from front cover ( not affecting contents ). Uncommon.

Notes on the Training of Snipers. M.T.P.No.44 Notes on the Training of Snipers 1940 (1941ed. ) 31pg early manual dealing with sniper training using sketches and diagrams and discussing concealment, fieldcraft, sniper suits, loopholes and the zeroing of the MkI* Aldis scope. Good, clean condition with minor rusting of staples and a tear to pg.19, priced accordingly.

Notes on the Training of Snipers. M.T.P.No.44 Notes on the Training of Snipers 1940 (1941ed. ) 31pg early manual dealing with sniper training using sketches and diagrams and discussing concealment, fieldcraft, sniper suits, loopholes and the zeroing of the MkI* Aldis scope. Good, clean condition with minor rusting of staples.

Nr. MINT M34 WEHRMACHT SIDE CAP WITH INSIGNIA Unmarked and untouched, this cap came direct from a family along with many other small souvenirs. Grey/green wool and a light creal canvas lining. Has no markings whatsoever, not even a size!!! Cloth in perfect condition. Bevo insignia sew to front, small eagle and roundel. A nice cap, shame not marked, but priced accordingly.

NSBO cap device. Unissued cap device for the NSBO which was declared a \"Reichsbetriebszellenabteilung\" (German Reich Factory Cell Organization) of the Nazi Party in 1931. This example in clean condition with both pins.

NSBO Stickpin. Third Reich 45mm stickpin for the NSBO. The NSBO (Nationalsozialistische Betriebszellenorganisation) which was The German Reich Factory Cell Organization. Later became the DAF. Stickpin with typical knurled pin is in good, lightly toned condition. POSTFREE within UK

NSDAP BRONZE 10 YEAR LONG SERVICE MEDAL. Quite a heavy medal and cast in zinc with an antique bronze finish. This is a two piece type with the central eagle and wreath separately applied. Bronze finish remains 95% intact with just some wear sports to the edges. Original length of ribbon. Nice looking medal.

NSDAP BROWN ENVELOPE SENT TO OBERBURGMEISTER IN NEUSTADT. This is an empty, but used envelope from an official in the Gau Niederdonau to an OBERBURGMEISTER in Neustadt. In virtually mint condition with a franked Third Reich postage stamp in the corner.

NSDAP Dienstrock - Zellenleiter. NSDAP Political leader uniform jacket for a Zellenleiter (Cell Leader). A Zellenleiter was higher in rank than a Blockleiter and was in charge of a ' NSDAP Cell ', composed of eight to twelve city blocks. Brown twill wool tunic with gilt political buttons all having matching RZM details. Machine applied Zellenleiter collar boards with blue piping and bright tress. Woollen party armband to left arm ( with some well repaired moth damage ), WW1 EKII ribbon to top button hole and tailor applied award loops. Fully lined with a ' 50 ' stamped to rear and RZM label sewn to interior of left chest pocket. Excellent clean condition with a couple of minor marks.A good example of an NSDAP Political Leader's uniform at municipal level.

NSDAP Drape or Flag. Multi-piece construction, cotton NSDAP, double sided drape or flag. Sown sleeve to one end to allow a pole to be passed through to allow vertical hanging . Approx 175cms x 69cms and in good, used condition with some light marking but no damage.

NSDAP Drape or Flag. Three piece construction, cotton NSDAP, double sided drape or flag. Sown sleeve to one end to allow a pole to be passed through. Accompanied by a photograph of British troops at the Menin Gate that was acquired with the flag. Flag in reasonable condition with some stains and one tear.

NSDAP Drape or Flag. Two-piece construction, cotton NSDAP, single- sided drape or flag. Printed swastika on white background, hemmed edges to all sides . Approx 142cms x 75cms and in good, used condition with some light marking and one area of damage ( SEE images )

NSDAP Flag stickpin. 55mm enamel stickpin featuring an NSDAP party flag mounted on to a fluted pin. Excellent clean condition.

NSDAP Interior or Funeral Drape. Two piece watered silk NSDAP drape for interior or funeral use. 90cms x 18cms approx with printed swastika on white watered silk machine stitched to the red silk drape, the bottom of which is trimmed with an aluminium brocade fringe. Good, clean and bright condition.

NSDAP Jugend Belt Buckle. A 35 x 50mm brass belt buckle for wear by a member of the NSDAP Youth. Commercially produced, non-regulation for wear on a narrow belt, this attractive buckle has a polished brass buckle with an added silver washed, die stamped plate. This example looks to be unused, still wrapped in tissue, with some light staining and marking.

NSDAP MEMBERSHIP 23mm ENAMEL PINBACK BADGE. (4) This is the last of the NSDAP membership pins. This is very clean and in mint condition. No damage, and pin and catch intact. This one is marked RZM with the maker mark M1/34. This is for Karl Wurster, Markneukirchen. A really nice badge (like the others!)

NSDAP MEMBERSHIP 23mm ENAMEL PINBACK BADGE.(1) We were recently sent a small consignment from Austria, and amongst the badges were 4 very nice, near mint NSDAP party badges. All have different RZM makers. All have nice patina and each is undamaged, with no chips or cracks to the enamel fronts. These are collected by maker, so I hope you will find one here you don't have! This one is marker RZM M1/8. This is for Ferdinand Wagner, Pforzheim. Standard 23mm size. Perfect enamel, reverse dark with patina. Pin complete, but missing the small 'hook' retaining part (commensurate with being pulled off a tunic or coat!) Priced to accommodate this.

NSDAP MEMBERSHIP 23mm ENAMEL PINBACK BADGE.(2) This is the second of the 4 NSDAP membership badges. Slightly more deeply patina'd on the front. All enamel is perfect. Reverse has complete pin and catch. Marked with iny RZM and maker of M1/85. This is for Alois Rettenmaier, Schwäb-Gmünd. Apparently not a common maker. Nice badge!

NSDAP MEMBERSHIP 23mm ENAMEL PINBACK BADGE.(3) The third of the NSDAP membership badges. This one is a little cleaner. All enamel is perfect, as is the reverse. This one is marked RZM M1/155. This is for Schwertner & Cie., Eggenberg b. Graz. Pin with catch perfect. Graz is in Austria. This maker is still in business today, and is an unusual/uncommon maker to find.

NSDAP Ortsgruppenleiter Armband NSDAP Ortsgruppenleiter armband constructed of fine red wool with black ribbed swastika with a single gilded pip in the center, superimposed on a white circle, both edged in golden cotton threads. Extending to both sides of swastika are large oakleaves in golden celleon, edged by a double row of twisted bullion wire. Armband is approximately 13cm tall, edged on top and bottom with a single bullion row and with blue cord, colours remain bright, showing no wear, in overall extremely fine condition. To the reverse a printed arrow and the word ' Oben ' ( Top ) indicating position of wear. Excellent example of the highest leader at the Orts level.

NSDAP Parteiabzeichen ( RZM M1/17 ). WW2 economy, zinc, painted NSDAP party badge. Lapel fitting to reverse and marked RZM M1/17 indicating manufacture by F.W. Assmann & Söhne. Good, used condition with some very minor paint loss

NSDAP Parteiabzeichen (RZM M1/63). WW2 economy, zinc, painted NSDAP party badge. Lapel fitting to reverse and marked RZM M1/63 indicating manufacture by Steinhauer & LuckLüdenscheid. Good, used condition with some minor paint loss.

NSDAP Party Armband. High quality NSDAP party armband. Three piece construction, fine wool body with overlaid circle with crepe ribbon swastika. Goo, used condition with remnants of the RZM label to the interior.

NSDAP Party Badge. Enamel and silvered brass NSDAP Party Badge. A standard size ( 23mm ) round enamel party badge with pinback fitting and marked \' GES GESCH \' to fastening and badge. Good overall condition with a couple of small flakes of enamel damage.

NSDAP Party Badge. Enamel and silvered brass NSDAP Party Badge. RZM M1/77( Foerster & Barth, Prorzheim ) marked to reverse with pin type fitting. Patinated to the reverse with wear to the silvering on the obverse, with undamaged enamel.

NSDAP Party Badge. Enamel and silvered steel NSDAP Party Badge. RZM M1/23( M1/23-Wilhelm Borgas-Eutingen ) marked to reverse with pin type fitting. Silver wash now largely worn showing the copper coating beneath, minor surface abrasions to obverse, otherwise good, used condition. Scarce maker.

NSDAP Party Badge. Enamel and silvered brass NSDAP Party Badge. RZM m1/34( Karl Wurster, Markneukirchen) marked to reverse with pin type fitting. Patinated to the reverse with similar patination to the obverse, with two flakes of enamel damage at 5 and 10 O'clock. Priced to accommodate this.

NSDAP Party Badge. Enamel and silvered brass NSDAP Party Badge. RZM M1/6( Karl Hensler, Prorzheim) marked to reverse with one of the varied styles of marking found with Hensler. Standard pin type fitting. Patinated to the reverse with similar patination to the obverse, with light rubbing to edges.

NSDAP Party Banner. 260cms x 80cms approx multi-piece construction NSDAP flag . Double sided with separately applied printed disc and swastika to both sides with a seamed pocket to one edge to allow mounting.Printed to one side of the disc in a gothic style script the word ' Waisenberg ' presumably it's place of issue in Austria. Also applied to one end is a label indicating the banner had been treated with ' Persistol ', a chemical giving waterproof properties to materia. This claim has also been watermarked to the body of the flag next to the swastika. Excellent, clean condition.

NSDAP Party Leader’s Cap Eagle. NSDAP Party Leader’s Cap Eagle in gilded aluminium, all three prongs fully intact; maker marked “RZM M1/47 indicating manufacture by C.H. Dicke, Luedenscheid. Good, used condition, some loss of gilding to edges with some patination.

NSDAP Pennant. Two piece, printed NSDAP pennant. 23cms x 14.5cms with split rings sewn to the corners. Good, used condition with various marking etc with some minor snagging to one side.

NSDAP PIN BACK PARTY BADGE. Made in their millions and worn by millions at the time. A standard size round enamel party badge. In good condition overall and complete with pin to reverse. RZM marked (no code) with Ges Gesch underneath. There is a tiny chip to the red enamel on the very edge to the left of the badge, but hardly noticeable.

NSDAP ROUND ENAMEL MEMBERSHIP BADGE. A very nice round Party pin for support/membership of the NSDAP. Front enamels are perfect with no damage. Clear writing and background. Reverse is maker marked RZM and M1/8. Ferdinand Wagner of Pforzheim. The pin is intact but the tiny little retaining hook part has snapped off. A great badge, priced accordingly (complete ones sell at £95)

NSDAP STYLE SWASTIKA STICK-PIN. This is a good quality stick pin in the form of a single nickel plated swastika set at the 45 degree angle. Would have been worn on the lapel or clothing to denote support of the Party. Measures over 20mm, so quite a large stick pin. Smooth pin to reverse, some very slight age oxidisation to one edge. Unusual badge.

NSDAP/PARTY ARMBAND LINEN, BEVO CONSTRUCTION. MARKED. Another red linen armband with 'bevo' construction white circle and swastika. Again a little grubby from age, but fine. This has a state or town stamping to the front, but i CAN'T MAKE OUT WHERE IT IS FROM.

NSDAP/PARTY ARMBAND, LINEN BEVO CONSTRUCTION. Good condition, a little grubby but otherwise fine condition. This s red linen armband with the white disc and swastika forming part of the material in 'bevo' weave.

NSDAP/Party Armband. Red cotton armband with separately applied BeVo weave swastika on white disc. A good used example of the standard red/white Party armband, used by many Third Reich organisations, slightly grubby with two stains to reverse where armband has been folded on to a deteriorating object.

NSDAP/Party Armband. Red wool armband with separately applied BeVo weave swastika on white disc. A good used example of the standard red/white Party armband, used by many Third Reich organisations, slightly grubby with two stains to swastika background. Remains of stitching where the armband was probably tacked to a greatcoat or uniform sleeve.

NSDAP/POLITICAL ALUMINIUM SPOON & FORK. Probably used in NSDAP canteens or dining areas. A matched pair of stamped aluminium dining fork and spoon. In near mint condition and obviously bought back as souvenirs. Reverse on each deeply stamped with a nice political type eagle and swastika. Makers mark further up the stem. H.M.Z 36. The last numbers probably designate the year of manufacture 1936. Nice cutlery!

NSDAP/SA Armband with RZM Label. An excellent example of a Party worn by all members of the NSDAP or SA etc. In excellent condition with blue RZM label on the inside. Bright red cotton with BEVO swastika and white background.

NSKK - Sturmmann Shoulder Boards. Two examples of shoulder boards worn by an NSKK Mann up to the rank of Obertruppfuhrer on the right shoulder only. Both boards feature aluminium and cotton checkerboard with coloured piping indicating unit. One board was worn by a member of either Moto-Brigade Westfalen or the Motor-Gruppe Ostland ( Dark Wine Red ) and the other by Motor-Brigade Sudwest or Mitte ( Orange Yellow ). Both in good used condition with slight damage to the tip of one board.

NSKK Arm badge. NSKK Armabzeichen or arm badge. Machine-woven aluminium thread on tan cotton backing for use on the service shirt. In excellent, probably unissued condition with RZM label to the reverse.

NSKK BeVO Drivers Qualification Badge. Triangular black cotton with silver BeVO eagle and swastika for the NSKK drivers qualification award. Worn on the lower left sleeve. Lightly padded, with good silver wire definition. Good, used condition.

NSKK Cap Eagle. Die stamped neusilber NSKK cap eagle. Small, often called 1st pattern eagle that appears on both the coffee can and visor caps. RZM marked to the reverse M1/63 for Steinhauer & Lück-Lüdenscheid with both attachment prongs intact, patinated overall, excellent condition.

NSKK Cap emblem. Standard pattern NSKK cap emblem for use on the service cap or dienstmutze. Machine-woven aluminium wire on a black backing. The cap emblem differs from the sleeve eagle in having an \'open\' scroll. In good condition with evidence of having been removed from a cap.

NSKK Pennant. Multi-piece construction pennant for use by the NSKK. 19cms x 36cms approx. with mounting clip and cord. BeVo construction emblems mounted onto thick cotton and then joined with reinforcing stitching. Good, used condition with some marking.

NSKK Portable Plaque - Motor HJ Drive in the Harz Mountains. Bronzed alloy 60mm plaque produced by the NSKK Motorbrigade Niedersachsen in celebration of drive through the Harz region by the Motor HJ on 12 July 1936. Featuring the badges of both the NSKK and the HJ. The Motor-HJ branch was formed by Reichsjugendführer (Hitler Youth Leader) Baldur von Schirach after he became a member of the NSKK. Signs of cleaning to reverse and slight loss of bronzing to edge. Uncommon.

NSKK SIDE CAP WITH GREEN BEVO BADGE A good quality NSKK other ranks side/overseas cap. In dark blue wool, with tan type liner. Has RZM label sewn inside. Green backed NSKK bevo eagle machine stiched to side. Has evidence of 2 buttons to the front, but they are missing. Nice looking cap, in good, used condition.

NSKOV Cap Eagle. Die-stamped eagle for use on the cap of the NSKOV The Nationalsozialistische Kriegsopferversorgung (NSKOV), meaning "National Socialist War Victim's Care. The NSKOV was a social welfare organization for seriously wounded veterans as well as frontline fighters of World War I. In good condition with nearly all original finish intact with minor rubbing to highlights, all pins present to reverse.

NSKOV Oldenburg 1935 daybadge. Uncommon enamelled daybadge for the Oldenburg NSKOV - Nationalsozialistische Kriegsopferversorgung, the organisation that looked after the welfare of wounded veterans. Dated 16 June 1935 but with no manufacturer details to the reverse. In good, clean condition with undamaged enamel.

NSRL Honour badge in silver for 1942. NSRL Sports Organization Honor badge in silver for 1942. Matt silver with bright polish highlights, marked to reverse ‘ NSRL Ges Gesch ’. Complete with its twisted and grooved lapel pin fixing. Good, clean condition, lightly patinated.

NUMBERED BDM PROFICIENCY CLASP IN BRONZE These are not a common badge, it was awarded to all girls between the ages of 14 and 21 who could pass tests in first aid, nursing, home craft, political ideology and athletics over a 12 month period. was instituted by von Schirach (head of HJ etc) in 1934. The reverse was stamped with a serial number and the RZM control/makers number. This one is 105020 and the RZM number is M1/ 1 (? slightly obscured). Came from Vienna with the other HJ badges and is a prime example of this award. In very good condition, with nice colour to the red/white ribbon and good definition to the BDM in bronze. (a poorer condition one of these fetched £85 + commission at a well known militaria auction!)

Officer's Aertex Shirt with 46th Div. Slip Ons. Officer's Aertex shirt. 14 Collar with two breast pockets and rubber buttons with label ' fully shrunk ' to collar. KD slip ons to both epaulettes bearing printed 46th Div signs, both slightly faded. 46 Div served in both North Africa and Italy and this style of shirt is very typical of service in Italy. In good, clean condition with contemporary repair to collar with one button missing to epaulette.

Officer's Army Dental Corps F.S. Cap. An excellent example of an Officer's, coloured F.S. Cap for the Dental Corps. Fine wool green body with blue skirts and maroon piping. Gilt, King's Crown ADC badge to body with matching buttons and red silk lining.

Officer's Brocade Sword Belt. Pre WW1 Officer's brocade sword belt. Calf lined quality brocade belt featuring a two piece gilt buckle. Although there are no obvious maker or retailer details it is typical of the quality accoutrements worn by officers of the period.

Officer's Calcutta Scottish cap badge. Heavy cast silver Calcutta Scottish officer's cap badge. Two piece badge with lugs ( both present ) with good detail .

Officer's F.S. Cap believed to be Sikhs. Fine quality, black, woollen Officer's F.S. Cap with fine cotton lining. Unmarked nickel ball buttons with a red cord boss surmounted by a silvered ' X '. This is believed to be one of the Sikh regiments but as yet have not ascertained which one. In excellent, unmothed condition with slight wear to interior.

Officer's RFC Cap Badge Officer's service dress bronze cap badge with 2 blades to reverse. Good, clean condition, lightly rubbed highlights.

Officer's Royal Welch Fusiliers F.S.Cap. Fine blue Melton cloth Field Service cap for an officer of the Royal Welch Fusiliers. Toned gilt RWF buttons to peak with a bullion and silver RWF Officer's badge on a red background to body. Fine cotton lining with velvet headband and remains of a paper label to interior. Excellent used condition, moth free.

Oil on Ivory/bone Portrait - Light Infantry Officer. Contemporarily framed and glazed portrait 9cm x 11.5 of an unidentified Light Infantry officer. Painted in oil on ivory/bone, these miniatures were very popular momentos of serving loved ones during WW1. Clear study with an attractive bull's eye glazing effect with fittings to be wall hung.

OLD COMMERCIALLY PRODUCED KUKRI. Not a military issue piece, but seems to be commercially produced for other purposes. Complete with the belt frog and both ‘skinners’, which are made of aluminium. Blade has been stored badly dk there were a few rust spots present. Blade is actually stamped ‘Military Supply Syndicate’. All leather in good condition. Ox horn polished grip.

Oldenburg Gautag Daybadge ' Tinny '. 35mm, pinback ' tinny ' daybadge for ' Gautag Wessr-Ems in Oldenburg 29-30.Mai 1937 '. Excellent, antiqued finish with bright reverse.

Operation Grapple H-Bomb Grouping. Souvenir grouping pertaining to Operation Grapple. Operation Grapple, and operations Grapple X, Grapple Y and Grapple Z, were the names of British nuclear weapons tests of very early hydrogen bombs. These tests were carried out from 1956 until 1958 at Malden Island and Christmas Island in the Central Pacific Ocean. Nine nuclear explosions were executed during these series of nuclear weapon tests, culminating in the United Kingdom's becoming the third recognised possessor of thermonuclear weapons. Grouping includes photographs, contemporary Op.Grapple pennant and tie with a British Nuclear Test Veterans blazer badge. Unusual.

Operational Service Medal 2000 ,Bar Afghanistan. Operational Service Medal 2000, Bar Afghanistan to 30083851 Tpr.J.A.Agiadis LD. Tpr. Agiadis served with the Light Dragoons who until recently were equipped with Scimitars in the reconnaissance role. Recruited principally from the North East the Light Dragoons first deployed to Afghanistan in Herrick 5 with 3 Commando Brigade followed by Herrick 6 with 12 Mechanised Brigade. There have been subsequent deployments with the unit sustaining casualties. This medal unresearched and in excellent, clean condition mounted for wear as issued.

Orders of Battle Second World War - Lt.Col. H.F.Joslen. The standard reference with a complete Order of Battle of all British and Empire formations in all WW2 theatres. This well-known, comprehensive study undertaken by Lt.Col.H.F Joslen, which covers the main body of the British Army throughout the Second World War. It also includes special OrBats for El Alamein and the D-Day assault in Normandy. Originally published by H.M.S.O. in two volumes this the 1990 reprint by the London Stamp Exchange in good used condition with some foxing to page edges.

Orders Of Battle.Second World War 1939-45. 1st 1960 HMSO ' Orders Of Battle.Second World War 1939-45 ' Lt.Col.H.F.Joslen. Complete Order of Battle of British Army and Colonial formations and units in all theatres of war. Details include composition, subordinations, theatres in which served, names of commanders — all with dates, including those of any changes. War establishment of all types of divisions and brigades with details of changes authorised during the war. Included is a supplement listing all formations and units engaged in the Battle of El Alamein and the D Day Landings in Normandy on 6/7 June 1944. Indispensable work of reference. Ex-Lib bt in good, clean condition.

Original ' Liberation Of Norway 8th May 1945' Certificate. Liberation Of Norway 8th May 1945 certificate awarded to 7897771 Sgt.L.Hands R.Sigs. 30cms x 40cms in period frame. These certificates were awarded to members of 1st Airborne and Force 134 who were involved in Operation Doomsday. Good condition with some foxing and minor creasing.

ORIGINAL AFRIKA KORPS CUFF TITLE. (This is part of a collection of souvenirs bought back by a soldier in the Parachute Regiment. All 100% original and never been in collections.) A totally original cuff title. Approx 16” in length and in excellent condition. Whilst these are reproduced this came from the souvenir collection as stated above and like all of the badges has never been in a collection before. Perfect colours etc., this was awarded in 1942 for service during the North Africa campaign. This type was worn on the right sleeve.

ORIGINAL AFRIKA KORPS FULL LENGTH CUFF TITLE. A really nice Afrika Corps campaign cuff title. Worn on the right sleeve. In tan and green with silver bullion letters. In perfect condition and NOT one of the many fakes out there!! Hard to find like this. Great display item.

Original Aircrew Europe Star. Good example of an original Aircrew Europe Star with original ribbon. Lightly toned overall. The most difficult of the WW2 Campaign Stars to obtain. There are numerous guides online to the innumerable fakes of this medal for comparison.

Original Aircrew Europe Star. Good example of an original Aircrew Europe Star with original ribbon. Lightly toned overall. The most difficult of the WW2 Campaign Stars to obtain. There are numerous guides online to the innumerable fakes of this medal for comparison.

ORIGINAL ALLOY LUFTWAFFE VISOR CAP COCKADE/EAGLE SET. This is a matching pair of alloy eage and cockade for the Luftwaffe visor cap. Never been issued or on a cap, and complete with allpins, ready to fit on a cap missing the insignia. eagle is maker marked FLL on reverse. Nice set, even if just for display.

Original Arnhem Headlined Copy Daily Herald. Original 18/09/1944 copy of the Daily Mail with the headline \' Airborne Army Captures Dutch Towns... \' Reverse features a an illustrated story centring on the US supporting forces. Good condition with slight yellowing and a very small sellotape repair, has been folded.

Original Arnhem Headlined Copy Daily Mail. Original 28/09/1944 copy of the Daily Mail with the headline ' Epic of Sky Men ' featuring the now well known photographs of the battle. This is a continental edition printed in Paris and is in good used condition with some yellowing and marking, has been folded.

Original Box of Pistolpatronen 08 9mm Ammunition. Original, 1944 dated, box of 16 x 9mm Pistolpatronen 08 ammunition. Lacquered steel cased rounds dated 1944 manufactured by Waffenwerke Bruenn AG, Werk Bystrica whose ' dou ' code is seen as a head stamp. Label giving manufacturer's details etc present but torn to enable opening of the box. Good, clean condition. INERT Available within UK only.

ORIGINAL BRASS HITLER YOUTH BUGLE-UNTOUCHED. I have never had an original bugle relating to the HJ, and whist this is not a mint example, it's a fantastic piece of history. If only it could talk!! Where has this been played? What rallies has it seen? An all brass bugle with makers stamp in STUTTGART. Bell of bugle has large Hitler Youth eagle with outstretched wings. In it's talons it's holding the sword and hammer. On the center of the eagle is the eagle and swastika. This eagle is found on most HJ formal items and is on the HJ Leaders dagger. It has a few hits and dents. It was a proper used bugle afer all. Mothpiece it presend as are the carrying rings. Plays well!! A rare original bugle. Perfect with a HJ collection or HJ flag.

ORIGINAL DEATH NOTICE FOR SOLDIER IN GRENADIER RGT. An original ‘notice of death’ card for a Feldwebel in Grenadier Regt. Killed in Croatia 17Aug 1944. Picture of Xavier Lochner in dress uniform with marksmanship lanyard etc. (Post free)

ORIGINAL DONATION TIN FOR THE THIRD REICH RED CROSS. In amazing condition for an item of this age and bearing in mind what it was used for. These tins, like charity tins nowadays, were used in the 1930’s to collect donations from the general public in Germany. This one is specifically for the Deuche Rot Kreutz, the German Red Cross. The fin has nearly all of the original burgundy red paint and a large paper Red Cross motif stuck along the front. Originally these would have been padlocked shut and only opened by officials. The money (coins) were fed in via a slot in the lid. Inside the lid is the original steel mechanism to prevent coins being shaken out or levered out with a knife! Beside the slot is a round hole where paper notes could be rolled up and deposited. Quite a unique item indeed!

Original EKI Award Certificate. Original blank award certificate for the Iron Cross 1st class. This particular example was found folded in the pages of a Luftwaffe paybook which had no indication of an EKI award - wishful thinking maybe ? Lightly marked with clear fold marks. POSTFREE within UK

Original Escape Kit Rabbit Snare. Original WW2 rabbit snare that was contained in one of the many variations of escape kits. Often found in the MkVI container ( see photos ), contained in its original greaseproof envelope with printed instructions with some minor tears and snags. Scarce.

ORIGINAL FACTORY 10m ROLL OF RUSSIAN FRONT MEDAL RIBBON. One of these amazing ‘new, old stock’ discoveries. I have a busy contact in Austria and this, along with many other items, were found by him in a taylor’s shop which was finally closing down. Owned by the same family since before WW1, it was a military outlet in the 1930’s. In there old back room, were many small boxes of items kept from that time. This was one of them. A complete and uncut roll of 35mm wide ribbon for the Russian Front Award. The roll is 10 meters long and is contained in the original brown paper loop with 10m printed in black. In mint condition , there are many possibilities with this. Cut it up into 20cm lengths and sell individually or keep the roll as it is, and use it as part of a ‘shop-front ‘ display or similar. (Individual 20cm lengths/10m = 50 pieces)

Original Haig Fund poppy. Original material and card Haig Fund poppy. The Haig Fund was set up in 1921 with the intent of aiding injured and ex-servicemen. Fund raising was acheived by sale of poppies manufactured in a factory at Richmond, and in a factory at Edinburgh by disabled ex-service men. This example believed to be a wartime economy version that was issued from 1942.A good example of an emotive item.

ORIGINAL HITLER YOUTH BELT AND STEEL BUCKLE. A really nice all steel HJ boys buckle with its original small size brown leather belt. Buckle has seen wear and use but no significant damage. One piece pressed with separate claw adjuster. Buckle is nicely marked inside with RZM M4/27, which is the maker Overhoff & Cie. Brown belt leather is original to this buckle and is complete with the inner adjustment tongue. Pretty small size (boys) approx. 24-26” waist. Very nice original piece.

ORIGINAL HITLER YOUTH SPORTS CUFF TITLE. Introduced in 1936 for HJ and DJ members and worn on the lower left sleeve. There are 4 awards in total. This one is for the ‘Gelandessportwart’ or Field Exercise warden. Black band with ‘bevo’ yellow lettering and twin lines. Uncommon.

ORIGINAL HJ SHOOTING BADGE. RZM M1/14. Part of the items recently purchased at the SoS in Kentucky, this is a lovely Hitler Youth marksmanship/shooting award. Crossed rifles mounted on a target with enamel HJ diamond in the centre. Perfect condition apart from age patina. Reverse has pin back fitting and maker mark of RZM M1/14. This is for ‘Matth. Oescbsler & Sohn Ansbach’. A wonderful original badge, ideal for HJ collector.

Original L.R.D.G. Slip-On Shoulder title. Original and very scarce, slip-on shoulder title for use by members of the Long Range Desert Group. Embroidered red on lightweight blue cotton in the haphazard embroidered style common to these titles. Slightly grubby but otherwise excellent condition. Unconditionally guaranteed.

ORIGINAL METAL EAGLES FOR LUFTWAFFE VISOR CAP. These are perfect, mint, unused aluminium cap eagles for the Luftwaffe visor cap. Made by FLL and marked on the rear. If you need one to complete a cap or just to display with Luftwaffe items, these are ideal. Super eagles. We have 6 only.

ORIGINAL METAL ‘EDELWEISS’ METAL SEW-ON BADGE FOR JÄGER UNITS. This device was worn on the uniforms of Jäger or Mountain units of the Wehrmacht. A metal version of the mountain flower the ‘Edelweiss’ and this size is usually sewn the the left side of the mountain ski cap. Two piece, with a brass centre.

ORIGINAL PAPER PACKET FOR RUSSIAN FRONT MEDAL. This is a nice, original tan coloured paper packet for a ‘Ostmedal’ Third Reich Russian front medal. Packelnis undamaged and un-torn. Rectangular printed makers mark on the reverse for

ORIGINAL PAPER PACKET FOR THE WW2 Ostmedaille RUSSIAN FRONT MEDAL. A super original brown paper packet for a Russian Front medal. No tears or rips with designation printed on the front. The rear of the packet has the maker in the bottom left corner. This is for Wilhelm Deumer of Ludenscheid. These were a big manufacturer of medals and awards. If you have a Russian Front medal with ring mark ‘3’, then this is the packet for you.

Original Press Photo - Bruneval Raid. 25cm x 20cm original press photograph taken on 28.02.1942 showing participants of Operation Biting, the parachute raid on Bruneval on their return. This clear image shows paratroopers wearing their P-type helmets disembarking from one of the M.G.B.s. In the foreground is one of Frost's men, L/Cpl.Alexander Webster wearing a square of Gordon tartan above his rank stripe and shoulder titles of his previous unit, the Gordon Highlanders. Good, clean image.

ORIGINAL RUSSIAN FRONT MEDAL RING MARKED 60. A good example with much silver highlights remaining. Original ribbon. Ring marked 60 for maker Katz & Deyhle of Pzforzheim.

ORIGINAL RUSSIAN FRONT MEDAL RING MARKED ‘100’ A very nice Russian front medal with a good proportion of silver and grey finish, complete with original ribbon. This has the suspension ring stamped with ‘100’. This is for Rudolf Wachtler & Lange of Mittweida. If you collect these by maker, perhaps it’s one you need!

ORIGINAL RUSSIAN FRONT MEDAL WITH RING MARKED ‘19’. A very nice Russian front medal with an excellent proportion of silver and grey finish, complete with original ribbon. This has the suspension ring stamped with ‘19’. “19”is for E. Ferd. Wiedmann. If you collect these by maker, perhaps it’s one you need!

ORIGINAL SHEET OF 100 20Pf WW2 HITLER POSTAGE STAMPS. Not quite sure how these have survived intact for all this time, and I imagine these we ‘liberated’ from a German Post Office at the end of the war. A completely mint, untouched original sheet of 100, 20 pfennig postage stamps. These are blue with Hitlers profile. Very interesting historical souvenir.

ORIGINAL SOUVENIR HANDKERCHIEF FROM 1936 BERLIN NAZI GERMAN OLYMPICS. There were lots of souvenirs from this Olympic event, but I have personally not had one of these before. A mint condition, unused 12" square white lined handkerchief from the 1936 Olympics held in BERLIN. Beautifully embroidered in the bottom corner are the 5 Olympic rings in the different colours, with XI OLYMPIADE BERLIN above the rings and 1936 below. Super period souvenir of a very important even in history, and one where the Third Reich tried to show off its dominance to the world.

ORIGINAL THIRD REICH BRONZE SPORT BADGE COMPLETE WITH FULL AWARD CERTIFICATE & PHOTO! This is the ‘Reichssportabzeichen in Bronze’ awarded to a soldier from Austria in 1938. The actual bronze award is complete with its 16 page document of achievements and certificate at the back. It was awarded to Alfred Fiegler on 2nd August 1938. His sporting achievement was in football at the Weiner-Association Football club. Inside cover has his official photo in uniform. A most complete document and badge.

ORIGINAL WAFFEN SS MARKED CHINA SAUCER. Unfortunately I do not have the cup to go with this, but it is the first time I have found a piece of china marked for the exclusive use of the Waffen SS! A small white chine saucer in perfect condition. Marked underneath in green 'WAFFEN SS' with a dragon makers mark and 1942 date. If you collect SS items, this is one for you.

ORIGINAL WW1 RFC CLOTH SHOULDER TITLE. Obviously removed from a tunic with threads still evident, this is a lovely example of a woven ROYAL FLYING CORPS shoulder title. Dark blue cloth backing with contrasting cream/white lettering.

Original WW2 K98 Rifle Sling. A good, useable WW2 leather sling for the K98 rifle. Featuring the typical cross hatch pattern to the obverse with faint markings to reverse of the detachable keeper which retains the sling to the butt. Two numbers stamped to the reverse of the keeper and the reverse of the sling.

ORIGINAL WW2 RAF CAP BADGE. All brass WW2 cap/beret badge, complete with original pin. A little green surface corrosion.

Osnabruck Kreistag Tinny. German pin back badge or tinny for Osnabruck Kreistag der NSDAP. 7 - 11 June 1939. Manufacturer marked ' Paulmann & Gronne, Ludenscheid ' and RZM M9/60. In good overall condition, some powdering to reverse.

OSS booby trap firing device. OSS M1 pull fuze with firing device attachment. This particular device was used to intiate a booby trap where a gun is designed to fire along fixed lines intiated by a trip wire. The M1 pull fuze has a locking attachment to fix the device to a gun and then an arm which would depress a trigger when the pull fuze was tripped. In excellent condition and strippable. INERT

OSS collar insignia. Original gilded brass and enamel clutchback OSS collar insignia. Although never authorised for wear by personnel of the Office of Strategic Services it was worn by some of the allied Psychological Warfare Board. Highly uncommon item of insignia in excellent to good condition with the exception of a broken clutchback retaining pin to the reverse, priced accordingly.

OSS Crossbow arrow Designed in 1943 and built and tested later that year, the OSS experimented with a series of crossbows in an effort to provide an effective silent weapon. This steel and aluminium, bodkin tipped, penetrating arrow was designed for use in the \\\'Big Joe 5 Crossbow\\\' . Although field trialled and exported to England it was not thought any of the crossbows were used in anger although their performance was impressive, in the case of the Big Joe 5 firing an arrow at 180fps out to 80yds. In excellent condition.

OSS Crossbow arrow - Little Joe. Designed in 1943 and built and tested later that year, the OSS experimented with a series of crossbows in an effort to provide an effective silent weapon. This wood and steel, bodkin tipped, penetrating arrow was designed for use in the ' Little Joe Crossbow ' . Although field trialled and exported to England it was not thought any of the crossbows were used in anger although their performance was impressive. One Little Joe crossbow still exsists in the Pattern Room Collection.In excellent condition and very scarce. WMC/COMM/MR11

OSS Detachment 101 Burma Campaign Bar. Originally designated U.S. Experimental Station, Detachment 101, OSS, and activated in September of 1942, the organization was formed to conduct intelligence and paramilitary operations in China with many of the operations taking place in Burma.The Campaign Bars—awarded to Kachins who had distinguished themselves in combat—were manufactured in reasonable numbers, allowing many of the American 101 personnel to acquire one, however, it remains a scarce item. This original example, marked 'sterling' to the reverse, is in excellent condition, pleasingly patinated overall with minor edge knocks and scratches.

OSS Tyre spike or Caltrop. Based on a medieval design to stop horses this WW II OSS designed Caltrop was intended to puncture tyres with the intention of bringing a vehicle to a halt enabling it to be ambushed. Designed so one of the four chisel edged prongs always faced upwards. In good condition with some very minor areas of surface corrosion ( easily removeable ). Scarce item.

OSS/SOE Liberator Pistol. ' Produced for the US Army / OSS, the F-45 Liberator was designed in 1942 by the Inland Guide Lamp Manufacturing Division of the General Motors Corporation in Dayton, Ohio. It was a crude, single-shot pistol designed to be cheaply and quickly mass produced, having just 23 largely stamped and turned steel parts that were cheap and easy to manufacture. It fired a .45 calibre pistol cartridge from an unrifled barrel. Due to the unrifled barrel, maximum effective range was only about 25 feet (less than 8 m). The Liberator was shipped in a cardboard box with 10 rounds of .45 ACP ammunition, a wooden dowel to remove the empty shell casing, and an instruction sheet in comic strip form showing how to load and fire the weapon. Extra rounds of ammunition could be stored in the pistol grip. The Liberator was intended as an insurgency weapon to be mass dropped behind enemy lines to resistance fighters in occupied territory. It was valued as much for its psychological warfare effect as its actual field performance, and it was believed that if vast quantities of these weapons could be delivered into Axis occupied territory, it would have a devastating effect on the morale of occupying troops. The plan was to drop the weapon in such great quantities that occupying forces could never capture or recover all the weapons. It was hoped that the thought of thousands of these unrecovered weapons potentially in the hands of the citizens of occupied countries would have a deleterious effect on enemy morale.' In reality, the OSS never realised the objective of mass dropping the Liberator over occupied Europe, and only a handful were ever distributed, usually via Harrington the ' Carpetbaggers ' airfield and base in Northamptonshire. There was also some limited distribution in the Far East most however, were scrapped or dumped in the Atlantic. This example in good condition was deactivated in 2003 and comes complete with it's certificate. The weapon cocks and dry fires and comes complete with the often missing magazine floor plate. It would appear the weapon has previously been proofed and bears markings and a serial number to this effect on the top edge of the barrel. AVAILABLE within UK ONLY

Ox & Bucks Normandy Casualty Grouping. A medal / paybook grouping to 5380649 L/Sgt Alfred Thomas Leighton of 1st Btn Ox & Bucks L.I. Leighton was killed on 13/08/1944 probably in the attack on the cross­roads at La Bijude. He was aged 32 and is buried at Banneville-La-Campagne cemetery. His paybook shows him to have been from Stourbridge, Worcs and is prominently marked ' deceased ' and ' KIA '. Accompanying medals are mounted for wear and were originally mounted in a frame with a cap badge. Also comes with a field post card and and newspaper clipping. Would reward further research.

Oxf & Bucks Dunkirk POW Grouping. Grouping to 5384443 Pte.B.G.Winfield Oxf & Bucks L.I.. 39-45 Star, War Medal Territorial Efficiency with French Dunkerque and Somme combatants medals. Comes with unofficial P.O.W. medal in it's case, King's silver badge, Oxf & Bucks cap badge, Ox & Bucks OCA, Army P.O.W. Escape Club and Dunkirk Veterans blazer badges. Accompanied by various other Dunkirk Veterans, British Legion etc lapel badges. Winfield was probably part of 4/Oxf & Bucks that was surrounded at Cassel and were captured sometime between 24-30 May. He was subsequently imprisoned at Stalag 20A Thorn Podgorz. All items in good, used condition.

Oxfordshire Light Infantry Pagri Badge. Scarce Boer War period white on red embroidered pagri badge. The strung bugle-horn above the title,Oxford,on a diamond shaped wool backing. Good condition with signs to the corners of being previously attached to a pagri.

P.I.A.T. Mk.I Manual. A scarce 1942 edition of the manual \' Projector, Infantry, Anti-Tank Mk.I \'. 30pgs with a large number of sketch illustrations demonstrating the use of the weapon in the field. Interim issue before the production of S.A.T. Vol.I No.24 P.I.A.T 1943 which was issued alongside the modified P.I.A.T.s with monopod support.Uncommon.

PAIR OF 'SEWN IN' LUFTWAFFE FLIGHT EPPAULETTES FOR SENIOR NCO. With a Luftwaffe blue/grey background, and yellow waffenabe (flight) these epaulettes have been sew into the tunic at some time and perhaps cut off as souvenirs. There are in good condition, apart from a rather large moth nip on one behind the rank pip. These would have been for the rank of Feldwebel or Staff Sergeant. Good for display.

PAIR OF BRITISH WW2 WARRANT OFFICER SLEEVE CROWNS. Complete with pins and backing. A pair of WW2 lower sleeve Warrant Officers rank crowns. All brass with period fibre backing plates.

PAIR OF EPPAULETS AND ARM BADGE FOR THIRD REICH POLICE. A very nice matched pair of epaulettes with orange backing for FeldGendarmerie complete with oval cloth arm eagle. In excellent condition. Epaulettes are for the police rank of Meister. Bullion and brown silk make up, with orange backings. Nice set.

PAIR OF LUFTWAFFE SPORTS VEST EAGLES. Still quite common,but a great display item nonetheless. Superb quality black cotton on white silk-like background. Both identical and came for the same veteran\'s cache. Opportunity to buy a pair for not a lot more than a single.

PAIR OF ORIGINAL HOME GUARD SHOULDER TITLES. Obviously removed from a tunic, with remains of all the threads. A nice matched pair of quite narrow Home Guard printed shoulder titles. Light lettering on a tan cotton background.

PAIR OF PRINTED 'HOME GUARD' SHOULDER INSIGNIA. Obviously removed from a tunic as the cotton threads still there. A pair of the printed, later war Home Guard shoulder titles. Good original condition.

PAIR OF THIRD REICH INFANTRY OFFICERS EPPAULETTTES Purchased in America on my last trip with an army dagger. These are a really nice pair of near mint epaulettes for an Infantry officer. Look like to have come off a coat or greatcoat, as they are removable with little tabs underneath that would have gone over the button. Silver bullion tops, with white underlay. One single rank pip on each for Oberleutnant. Would look good with army dagger display.

PAIR OF THIRD REICH SLIP ON REGIMENTAL NUMBERS. Would have been used on early epaulettes and slipped over plain or standard epps, to designate regiment. Chain stitched onto green uniform material '115' in white thick cotton. In excellent condition with no moth nips. Purchased from Antique mall in America last year.

PAIR OF WW2 BRITISH MILITARY WIRE CUTTERS. A complete and working pair of heavy duty WD marked wire cutters. Would have been issued and carried by engineers and commandos alike. Marked with War Dept arrow and dated 1944. In good condition and work properly. Handles fold out to twice the length to increase cutting pressure.

PAIR WW1 IMPERIAL GERMAN MARINE ARTILLERY BINOCULARS 12 x 50 CARL ZIESS JENA. These are technically antique now as they are over 100 years old. A very nice pair of binoculars from WW1 and used by the Marine Artillery. In excellent condition throughout with perfect optics, and everything in full working order. The black leather covering is worn in a few places, exactly where they have been held over all these years. Marked Carl Ziess on one side and Jena with the 12x50 on the other. Bakelite eye cups still intact and not damaged, both eye pieces adjust for focus as well as adjusting centrally. Both lens hoods extend properly to shield for exterior light. An excellent set of military binoculars with explanatory documentation from a German specialist web site. Purchased from a house call in Clacton-on-Sea.

PAIR-WW1 EKII & WW1 CROSS OF HONOUR WITH SWORDS. Nice Imperial German EKII with original length of ribbon with stitched on pin at top. Cross of honour with small part of original ribbon. Maker marked to the rear ‘L.H & Co’ in a circle. Good pair.

PAL RH-36 Fighting Knife - U.S.M.C. The PAL RH-36 was one of the most used ' commercial ' knives during WW 2. Before the introduction of the K-Bar there was a serious lack of fighting/utility knives and many Marines purchased commercial hunting knives in order to overcome this shortage. Most did so through the PX system were the RH-36 was readily available. This clean example, with parkerized blade is typical with manufacturer marking to blade contained in a plain leather scabbard with a U.S.M.C. collar device attached to the bottom. This blackened device has clearly been a contemporaneous addition with ghost marks to leather with a degree of verdigris. Good, clean example. UK 18+ sales ONLY

Palestine Regiment Cast Cap Badge. Palestine Regiment OR’s cast brass cap badge circa 1942-48.Olive tree within a circlet inscribed ' Palestine '. Good, used condition.

Palestine/Tripolitania Police Insignia Grouping. Small grouping of North African Police insignia. Scarce white metal Tripolitania cap badge with white metal Palestine Police cap badge and shoulder title. Palestine Police cap badge numbered to slider with manufacture's details ' Dowler, Birmingham ' stamped to reverse, shoulder title with black leather backing. All items in good, used condition.

Panzer Assault Badge. Good example of a mid-war period, silver grade Panzer Assault Badge. Silver washed zinc maker marked to the reverse ' FFL 43 ' for Friederich Linden. Typical of their production with the oversize track to r/h side of badge and the flatback which would be a warning sign on badges by other manufacturers. Steel pin with tombac hinge and pin. Excellent condition with 90% + of the silver wash remaining with light wear to high points.

Panzer Assault Badge. Panzer Assault badge by Frank & Reif, Stuttgart. Probably originally a bronze variant with most of the finish now missing. Good detail with slightly rubbed highlights. Clearly manufacturer marked to the reverse with correct fittings and domed reverse typical of Frank & Reif production.

Panzer Breast Eagle. O/R's Panzer BeVo M36 eagle, grey thread on the black field, unused condition but dusty with light marking.

Panzer O/R's Breast Eagle. Early, M35 style Panzer O/R's Breast Eagle. White cotton embroidered on black wool. Excellent, clean condition with evidence of having been removed from a uniform.

Panzer Pioneer Casualty Wehrpass. Wehrpass to a Gefr.Adolf Hodrus who was killed in Russia on 11/01/1943. Having joined 1.Komp, Pi.Ers.Btl.5 in 1940 Hodrus ended his service with Panzer Bridging Column B of Pioneer Btn.23. He saw extensive service, after being stationed in France he appears to have been part off the initial invasion of Russia in June 1940 and then saw service across Russia from Minsk to Kursk before his death. Neatly filled in Wehrpass, good clean condition.

Panzerarmee Afrika Kalender 1943. Typical 8th Army souvenir, probably picked up in Tunisia, a copy of a Panzerarmee Afrika Kalender 1943. 170pg diary packed with relevant information for a member of the Afrika Korps - desert survival, Italian uniform/rank recognition, star chart, multi-language dictionary, maps etc. Slightly tatty with some evidence of the previous owner name etc.

Parachute Regiment ACF shoulder title. Uncommon Parachute Regiment Army Cadet Force shoulder title. Construction would indicate 1960s issue. Clear evidence of having been removed from a uniform, good condition.

Parachute Regiment cap badge. Original, die-struck O/R's white metal, Parachute Regiment cap badge. Patinated overall with polished highlights. Two lugs to reverse, slightly mis-shapen.

Parachute Regiment Printed Cloth Shoulder Title. WW2 Parachute Regiment printed cloth shoulder title produced by Calico Printers. Heavily used condition.

Parachute Regiment Stable belt. 1970's/80's period stable belt for wear by members of 9 Parachute Squadron RE based in Aldershot. Heavy fabric belt with a cast white metal buckle featuring Bellephron - the warrior on a winged horse. Buckle marked ' The Victor Buckle '. In excellent, overall condition.

Parachute Regt. AMF Stable Belt. Parachute Regt. stable belt worn by Regiment members attached to AMF - Allied Command Europe Mobile Force. AMF was a small NATO quick reaction force, headquartered at Heidelberg, Germany, active from 1960 to 2002. It formed part of Allied Command Europe (ACE), headquartered at SHAPE at Casteau, Belgium. The land component of the force, consisting of a brigade-sized formation of about 5,000 personnel, was composed of units from 14 NATO states. 3 Para served as part of this force. Chromed ' Bellephron ' buckle attached to a thick black web belt.In good, used condition, light abrasions to buckle, named to reverse.

Parachute Regt. Cuff Links. 40's/50's enamel and gilt cuff links featuring parachute wings and airborne colours. Manufacturer marked to the reverse. In good condition with light wear and a very minor chip to the enamel on one link.

Parachute Regt. Stable Belt. Parachute Regt. Stable Belt. Chromed interlocking buckle bearing a Parachute Regt. device on a heavy duty woven belt in maroon. Good, used condition with v.light rubbing to highlights.

Parachute sweetheart badge. WW2 Period, brass and enamel pin back badge in the form of a British parachute qualification badge. Enamel flaw to r/h wing and small chip to l/h wing, priced accordingly.

Pattern 1908 Bayonet Frog. Standard 1908 Pattern bayonet frog with helve tab but 1940 dated. This example was one of the last '08 frogs manufactured when the War Office placed an order with the Mills Equipment Company for 43,000 frogs in May 1940 to make up for losses at Dunkirk, and to bridge the gap before widespread use of the P.37 Web Equipment. In good, used condition, lightly blancoed with faint date and manufacturer's details to reverse.

Periodic Notes on the German Army 1940. 1940 ' Periodical Notes on the German Army No.32 '. 1941ed. 31pgs giving up to date observations of the German Army gleaned from various intelligence sources. Contents include A/T gun emplacements, morale. effect of refugees on operations and method of attacks on ports. Good, clean condition.

Periodical Notes on the German Army - Field Service Uniform. 1940 Periodical Notes on the German Army No.21 - A Note on Field Service Uniform. 24pgs approx with text, b/w photographs and full colour illustrations of uniforms and insignia of the Wehrmacht and Luftwaffe based on information received up to May 31 1940. Marked ' Not to be Taken Into the Front Line '. Ex IWM lib, good, clean condition with some light rusting of staples and annotation to front cover.

Periodical Notes on the German Army - Panzertruppen. 1940 Periodical Notes on the German Army No.24 - - A Note on German fighting troops ( Panzertruppen ) with 16pgs including pull out appendices and b/w illustrations outlining the equipment, strength and organisation of the Panzer forces. Ex IWM lib, good, clean condition with some light rusting of staples and annotation to front cover.

Periodical Notes on the German Army - The Attack on Crete. 1942 Periodical Notes on the German Army No.38 - XI Air Corps and The Attack on Crete. 82pg, 22 plates thorough review of the German airborne operations against Crete in May 1941. Extensive coverage making use of captured documents, from loading of gliders, Ju52s, weapons, order of battle, signals operational orders etc . with maps, photographs and pull out tables. Excellent, clean condition, ex lib IWM.

Periodical Notes on the Japanese Army No.1 - 1942. Periodical Notes on the Japanese Army No.1 ' General Characteristics, Morale and Tactics 1942. 8pg brief coverage of what was known about the Japanese gleaned in operations in Hong Kong and Malaya and concludes ' the Japanese combine meticulous accuracy with Oriental cunning ' ! Good, clean condition and unusual.

Periodical Notes on the Japanese Army. 1942 ' Periodical Notes on the Japanese Army No.1 - General Characteristics, Morale and Tactics'. 8pg assessment of the Japanese Army with observations made of the fighting in Malaya. Previously the property of a Captain in the Queen's Regt. Ex lib IWM and in good, used condition with some light marking and creasing.

Personalised EKI. Not one for the condition junkies this EKI has had a hard life, it's saving grace is the hand engraved details to the reverse. The cross is an Otto Schickle product with it's characteristic pin with the mark L/15, it has a slight curvature with a rubbed and lightly toned frame. The core has very little enamelling remaining with some scratching. The reverse is marked and both the pin are distorted but intact. Hand engraved to the reverse are the owner's details ' Uffz.Buhler 21588 L9P Munster '. Attached is a list of units that had a connection with the Feldpost number 21588.. (Mobilmachung-1.1.1940) 4. Batterie Artillerie-Regiment 11 (2.1.1940-27.4.1940) gestrichen, wurde Fp.Nr. 15193 B (28.4.1940-14.9.1940) Stab II Luftlande-Sturm-Regiment 1 (15.2.1942-30.7.1942) Stab II Fallschirmjager-Regiment 5 (31.7.1942-9.2.1943) Stab II u. 5.-8. Kompanie Fallschirmjager-Regiment 5 (10.2.1943-23.8.1943) gestrichen (6.4.1944-9.11.1944) 27.8.1944 Stab u. 1.-4. Kompanie Festungs-MG-Batallion 808 (10.11.1944-Kriegsende) 29.11.1944 Stab u. 1.-4. Kompanie Infanterie-Fla-Batallion 808. Further research required.

Personalised WW1 Princess Mary's Gift Tin. An example of the ubiquitous Princess Mary's Gift Tin, but this example has been personalised by the addition of an inscription to the inner face of the lid. The attractively rendered script reads ' Presented to Gnr. Chestermann R.H Z Battery 1914 by Princess Mary. The tin has some residual contents with empty packets of cigarettes and tobacco and a partial 1914 card. Obviously treasured but temptation won ! Good, overall condition, patinated overall.

Phantom - GHQ Liaison Regt. Shoulder Patch. Embroidered, cotton on wool badge worn by members of Phantom squadrons.GHQ Liaison Regiment (known as Phantom) was a special reconnaissance unit first formed in 1939, its role was to report back information about the allied forward positions. This example in good, issued condition with very clear evidence of having been removed from a uniform, minor loss to r/h corner.

Phantom - GHQ Liaison Regt. Shoulder Patch. Embroidered, cotton on wool badge worn by members of Phantom squadrons.GHQ Liaison Regiment (known as Phantom) was a special reconnaissance unit first formed in 1939, its role was to report back information about the allied forward positions. This example in good, issued condition with slight distortion from shrinkage.

Phantom Was There 1st ed 1951 ' Phantom Was There ' by R.J.T.Hills. 344pg history of the GHQ Liaison Regiment known as ' Phantom '. One of the many ' private ' armies which flourished during WW2 , it became active in France in 1939 and survived to the end of the War providing up to date tactical information of the progress of operations. Very good, clean edition with d/w.

Photographs of Modern Equipments 1939. Published by the War Office, this landscape format manual shows everything from an inflatable reconnaissance boat to the Scout Carrier. Guns, tanks and trucks are all covered along with girder bridges and mortars. 41pgs of captioned photographs. Generally good condition with some light marking and creasing and the presence of 6 very small worm holes which don't affect the manual greatly. Priced accordingly.

PIAT Fuze and Container. PIAT dummy Fuze No.426 with alloy container and carrier. Designed to be clipped to the vanes of the bomb whilst in storage and then removed and opened in order to prime the bomb. Surprisingly difficult to acquire as most were discarded, this example in good recovered condition complete with manufacturer markings etc.

PIN BACK MEDAL RIBBON BAR FOR NSDAP 10 YEAR LONG SERVICE MEDAL. If you have the medal and not the ribbon bar, then an idea item. Well made with the eagle and swaz in a wreath pinned through the bar. Very good condition. Good accompaniment for quite a rare medal.

Plaque and War and Victory Pair R.A.M.C. Casualty. Plaque and War and Victory Pair to 73456 Pte. Stanley Emerson R.A.M.C. Emerson served with the 77th Field Ambulance and was killed on 01/04/1918 and is remembered on the Ploegsteert Memorial. Good, overall condition with worn , original ribbons.

Poland Shoulder Titles. WW2 pair of printed ' POLAND ' shoulder titles. Excellent, unfolded , as issued.

Polish 2nd Artillery Group Breast Badge. Two piece construction, silvered Monte Cassino Cross with a superimposed wreath with the 2 Corps symbol, a mermaid with an artillery shell over an 8th Army shield. 45mm x 45mm approx by the maker Lorioli Fratelli, Milano & Roma. Good example.

Polish 2nd Artillery Group Breast Badge. Two piece construction, silver Monte Cassino Cross with a superimposed wreath with the 2 Corps symbol, a mermaid with an artillery shell over an 8th Army shield. 45mm x 45mm approx by the maker Lorioli Fratelli, Milano & Roma. 800 silver marking to reverse of cross, slight rubbing of highlights to figure and wreath. Good example.

Polish 3rd Carpathian Rifle Division Badge. WW2 Polish 3rd Carpathian Rifle Division badge. Silvered zinc, 40x43mm with Stanislaw Reising , Warsaw marked domed washer type fastening, probably a replacement In good, used condition, toned overall.

Polish Army-12th. Lancers Plastic badge. Scarce WW II plastic economy issue cap badge with two blades and manufacturer's details for Stanley Walsall to the reverse. The Polish Eagle upon a shield shape bearing the number '12' within the letter 'U' - 12 Pulk Ulanow. Excellent condition with very slight distortion.

Polish Christmas 1944 Monte Cassino Postcard. Christmas 1944 postcard celebrating the Polish involvement at the battle of Monte Cassino. The card was sold for 6d with proceeds from the sale going to the Fund for Polish soldiers wounded in Italy and France. Postally unused but with a Polish Christmas greeting in ink. Excellent, clean condition. POSTFREE within UK

Polish Naval Mug. Polish Naval 0.5 ltr tin mug. Bearing Polish Naval emblem to one side with a 0.5 ltr measure and a 1935 date and manufacturer's mark to base. Excellent, clean condition.

Polish O/R's beret or FS Cap Eagle. Embroidered silver/grey, cotton on wool Polish eagle for use on the beret or field service cap. Good, used condition.

Polish Paratroops 1941-1943. 1943 souvenir booklet, printed in Scotland entitled \' Polish Paratroops 23-9-1941 23-9-1943 \'. 40pg dual language English/Polish publication showing the training and work of the newly formed Polish Forces in exile parachute force. Excellent, clean condition and uncommon.

Polish WW2 2nd Infantry Division Breast Badge. Silver, Polish, Type II, 2nd Infantry Rifle Division. Maker marked to the reverse ' Huguenin ' to reverse and to securing disc. Securing post has re-attached/strengthened with contemporary solder, undamaged enamel flags, patinated overall with some minor surface abrasions. This badge was the second type worn by the 2nd. Inf. Div. who were formed in France in 1939 and was designed by Lt.B.Garlinski. - reoffered due to failure to pay.

Post 1940 Enlisted Ranks RAD Field Cap. Enlisted ranks feldmutze for wear by members of the RAD. Post 1940 pattern , boat form woollen field cap with embroidered RAD device to front curtain. Brown cotton lining printed with size ( 56 ), manufacturer ( Carl Halfar, Berlin ) and date ( 1939 ). Excellent, used condition with light overall wear to nap of cloth.

Post War Parachute Officer Beret and Jump Log. A good example of a 1958 Parachute Regt. beret by Kangol with a bullion, officer's maroon backed RASC badge. Size 6 7/8 with clear markings to interior and in good clean condition with some minor moth nips and tracking. Accompanied by the owner's jump log named to a Cast.M.D.I.Rees listing some 15 descents including some with 21 SAS TA.

Post-War REME Photograph Album - Singapore. Post-War photo album featuring the work of a REME recovery unit ( C Squadron Recovery XII RL ) in Singapore in the '50s. Of 130+ photographs, 100+ feature military images a great many concentrating on vehicles, Daimler and Humber Armoured cars, Saracen APCs, Scammel Pioneers and Explorers and various other British and US military vehicles in various states of jeopardy and dis-repair. Some images missing, others loose, interesting .

POW Aide Memoire. Pocket size , card, 1942 aide memoire outlining the behaviour and responsibilities expected of those personnel expecting to be captured. Gives the standard ' name, rank and number ' response but outlines interrogation techniques and lists lots of ' don'ts ' including the need to acquire information and intelligence in the Allied cause. Good, used condition. POSTFREE within UK

Pre - WW1 British Sword Pattern Bayonet 1907 ( Quillion removed ) - O.T.C. An uncommon pre WW1 British Sword Pattern Bayonet 1907 with quillion removed with issue marks for Alleyn's School London O.T.C. Manufactured by Enfield in September 1910 with numerous clear markings and inspection and reissue marks to ricasso. Minor spotting to the parkerised and sharpened blade. Contained in solid, clean scabbard with inspection marks to reverse and a simplified 1908 Pattern Webbing frog. Above average condition example. UK 18+ SALES ONLY

Pre 1902 Queen\'s Rifle Volunteer Brigade Cap Badge. Original Queen\'s Rifle Volunteer Brigade cap badge. Pre-1902 die-struck, blackened brass with black leather backing. Both lugs intact, good example.

Pre 1918 Officers' ASC Dress Cap. Officer's dress cap for a member of the Army Service Corps. Black body with white piping with a gilt, pre 1918 ASC badge. Patent leather peak and strap retained by ASC buttons. Interior with calf headband and quilted silk lining and prominent manufacturer's details showing maker to be ' J.B.Johnstone, London, Dublin & Lahore '.

Pre War RAF Silver ' Madeira ' Decanter Label. Silver plated decanter label marked for ' Madeira ' surmounted by an RAF crest and mounted by chain suspension loop. Good overall condition, patinated. Unusual aviation collectable. See also item7305

Pre War RAF Silver ' Sherry ' Decanter Label. Silver plated decanter label marked for ' Sherry ' surmounted by an RAF crest and mounted by chain suspension loop. Manufacturer marked ' Hutton, Sheffield ' to reverse. Good overall condition, patinated. Unusual aviation collectable.

Pre WW1 Grenadier Guard CSM armbadge. Attractive example of an armbadge for a Colour Sergeant Major of the Grenadier Guards. Rich bullion embroidered on wool separately applied to gold lace rank stripes. This example was worn by C/Sgt.G.H.Wall pre WW1, Wall went onto to achieve officer rank winning the OBE and MC, he was also a pall bearer at the funeral of Edward VII. Superb item with light toning.

Pre WW2 British soldier\'s Jack knife. 1938 Jack knife by J.Rodgers & Sons, Sheffield. 86mm blade dated and manufacturer marked to ricasso, large marlin spike and can opener. Bauxite grips with copper lanyard ring. Good used, tight condition.

Pre WW2 RAMC Officer\'s Cap. Dress Cap for wear by an officer of the RAMC. Black, fine wool body with deep maroon band with a heavily toned gilt and silver officer's RAMC badge. Patent leather peak, showing usual distortion to finish with patent leather strap supported by RAMC buttons. Lined interior with calf band with immpressed manufacturer's details ' Kempster & Ramsey ' Liverpool. Plush forehead protector with most of the plush finish now absent. Good overall condition with two minor moth nips.

Pre WW2 Service Dress Cap for wear by O/R's - Inniskillings. Khaki serge Service Dress Cap for use by Other Ranks in this case by a soldier of the Iniskillings. Black oil cloth interior with faint manufacturer's details of ' L.Silberston & Sons ' with a size of 6 3/4 and what looks to be a date of 1937. Good, unmothed example of a surprisingly scarce cap. Two marks to crown.

Pre WW2/WW2 Grenadier Guards headwear grouping. Two caps to the Grenadier Guards worn by Capt.M.H.Farebrother, one SD cap and one worn with the undress uniform. Both caps by Edward Smith of Bond St and both featuring high relief bullion cap badges with the SD cap carrying a name label. Both caps come in a named, japanned tin carrying a shipping label with Farebrother's address in Horsham. A quick search reveals that Farebrother attended Eton, and played tennis and cricket to a high standard, he went on to serve as ADC to the Governor of South Australia, would reward further research. Both caps in excellent, worn condition with no evidence of moth. COMM/JM/WMC03

Pre-War N.S.D.A.P. Buttons. An original card of 12, silver finish , N.S.D.A.P. buttons. This style of button was used on Party tunics in the pre war period before being replaced by the same pattern but in gilt. In good condition with manufacturer details to reverse of card.

Pre-War/WW2 RAF Brooch. Attractive silver and enamel RAF pinback brooch. Pre-War/WW2 period marked ' silver ' to the reverse with fine detailing. Lightly patinated overall.

Pre-War/WW2 Royal Navy Petty Officer Cap. Quality, probably private purchase, Royal Navy cap for the rank of Petty Officer. Fine wool body with mohair band with a padded bullion P/O cap badge, reinforced leather peak and patent leather chin strap. Reinforced and padded interior with white cotton name tag stitched to centre. The quality of construction would suggest pre War provenance. Excellent, used condition.

Precautions in the event of capture 1942 card. 1942 advisory card ' precautions to be taken by British Personnel in the event of capture. Conspicously marked ' This Document Must Not Fall Into Enemy Hands ' this 5 page, gatefold card offers advice ' carry no letters , give name, rank and number only ' also advises on what information the enemy wants and how they set about acquiring it and finally escape. Clearly having been carried with evidence of a fold and light marking overall. Uncommon.

Precautions to be taken in the event of capture Card. 1942 Gatefold card designed to fit into the AB64 - paybook listing precautions to be taken in the event of capture. Gives advice about interrogation and warning of hidden microphones reiterating the standard advice of ' NAME RANK & NUMBER '. Clean condition, slight creasing. POSTFREE within UK

Presentation copy ' Mein Kampf .' A good presentation copy of ' Mein Kampf ' by Adolf Hitler. 1936 edition presented in in 1937 by a Gauleiter with facsimile dedication and signature to f.e.p. Very minor rubbing and slightly loose to spine otherwise an excellent, clean copy.

Preußischer Landeskriegerverband 25 Year Membership Badge. Original Preußischer Landeskriegerverband membership badge with additional 25 year shield. Manufacturer shield for Heinrich Timm, Berlin attached to the reverse, same manufacturer for the 25 year shield. Good, used condition.

Princess Mary 1914 Gift Fund Bullet Pencil. An example of the Princess Mary gift tin bullet pencil with silver unmarked projectile. Monogrammed 1914 MkVII case by Kynoch with sharpened pencil with original card which has seen better days with tears and rips. Mary monogram is clearly struck on this example. Patinated overall.

Princess Mary Fund Bullet Pencil. Bullet pencil as supplied with various of the Christmas gift tins given to the fighting men by the Princess Mary Fund. Fired MkVII brass case with a monogrammed ' M ' to one side with a silvered hollow bullet head with pencil inside. Good, clean condition.

Princess Mary Gift Fund tin and contents. Princess Mary 1914 gift fund brass tin with contents. The smokers pack with tobacco and cigarettes and 1914 greeting card in it\'s envelope. Tin has much original lacquered finish with a small dent to inner lip of tin and minor abrasions to outer lid, tobacco unopened with minor loss of foil packing. The cigarette pack has been opened with one cigarette missing, card in clean condition, envelope with minor creasing. To the reverse a name has been lightly scratched \'No.3011 Warner T Batt. RHA\'. Unusual to have one of the ubiquitous Christmas tins with a provenance.

Princess Mary Gift Fund, 1914 Christmas Card. A 1914 gift fund Christmas card and photo that accompanied all gift tins and gifts distributed before and up to Christmas 1914, in original envelope Very good condition with some slight age marking.

Princess Mary Gift Tin - bullet pencil. A particularly clean example of the Princess Mary Gift tin, the type given to non-smokers with a bullet pencil. Tin with bright finish with 1914 dated bullet pencil on original packing card. Pencil in unused condition with ' sterling ' marked head and monogrammed case. Accompanied by 1915 Christmas card. In excellent condition with some minor marking to lid.

Princess Mary Gift Tin - bullet pencil. A particularly clean example of the Princess Mary Gift tin, the type given to non-smokers with a bullet pencil. Tin with bright finish with a 1914 dated MkVI.303 bullet pencil by Kynoch on original packing card. Pencil in unused condition with silver, unmarked head and monogrammed case. Accompanied by 1915 Christmas card. In excellent condition with pencil patinated overall.

PRINCESS MARY GIFT TIN-PROFESSIONALLY ENGRAVED FOR OFFICER RNVR. This is the standard Princess Mary gift tin in pressed brass. Unfortunately the body of the tin has suffered a little, but is still complete. What makes this tin quite so unique is that it has been professionally engraved on the inside of the lid to a 'Lieut. Commander Wallace Aldridge Watson RNVR'. It's slightly obscured by the age Verdigris and patina that's over the top, but could be cleaned off to reveal it completely. I have completed a little research on him and he served on a shore based ship the 'Pembroke' and was in the Anti Aircraft Corps in Chatham in 1914. I am sure there is more that can be found about this officer. Rare to find a personalised, researchable tin, with a high ranking officer.

Princess Mary Gift Tin. A particularly clean example of the Princess Mary Gift tin, with large amounts of the original gilt finish remaining both inside and out. Now sadly devoid of it's original contents but otherwise in excellent condition.

Princess Mary1914 Gift Fund, Trench Lighter A scarce example of the Princess Mary gift fund Trench Lighter. Lighter body complete with partially used wick chord, flint missing as is common. Body marked with a crowned ' M ' and ‘ Xmas Fund 1914 ’. Lower half of the lighter has the ‘Asprey London’ maker mark. Nickel plating now largely absent with some minor dents through use. The trench lighter was presented in the standard tin, with greeting card & photo. A highly uncommon Princess Mary Gift fund collectable !

Printed 12 Commando Shoulder title. Scarce printed shoulder title for No 12 Commando. In heavily used condition with clear evidence of having been removed from a uniform. No. 12 Commando was a battalion-sized unit formed in 1940 in Northern Ireland, they carried out a number of small-scale raids in Norway and France between 1941 and 1943 before being disbanded and its personnel dispersed to other commando units. Scarce.

Printed Combined Operations Badge. Classic example of a circular, printed Combined Operations badge as worn by Commandos until the introduction of the Commando Group badge. The badge was designed in 1942 by Lieutenant D.A. Grant RNVR. In good, used condition with clear evidence of having been removed from a uniform.

Printed Intelligence Corps Shoulder title. Original printed INTELLIGENCE CORPS shoulder title. Good, used condition with clear evidence of having been removed from a uniform.

Private Army - Vladimir Peniakoff \'Popski\'. 1954ed 512pgs \'Private Army\' by Lt.Col Vladimir Peniakoff - Popski. Good clean copy of the standard reference on the PPA written by the founder and CO. Illustrated throughout with b/w photographs and fold out maps. POSTAGE INCLUSIVE within UK

Prussian Infantry Regt.157 Ersatz Pickelhaube. An excellent example of the felt ersatz picklehaube unit marked to J.R.157. Typical simplified ersatz form with felt body omitting the brass front visor trim & rear spine. Bright gilt Prussian plate retained by leather strips with an undamaged felt body which retains its original shape. Retains both cockades with chinstrap that has a number of old stitched repairs. Liner is present but has suffered some loss with impressed Berlin manufacturers\' details. Rear peak has ink stamped BA issue mark with a possible 1914 date and a clear \' J.R.157 \' unit ink stamp. Despite the small areas of damage this is one of the better examples I have seen.

PRUSSIAN POLICE THIRD REICH OFFICERS BUCKLE. This brass buckle was worn by the Prussian Police Offers in the early part of the Third Reich era. Prussian eagle with lightning in it's talons, but with swastika cast into the eagles breast. This was the first eagle use by the Prussian Police in 1934, it was also used in smaller form on the dress bayonets. Was changed soon after to the normal Third Reich police symbol of an eagle surrounded by a wreath. Buckle in very good condition, no maker mark apparent. Slider/keeper part missing. Nice buckle.

Prussian Supply Train Basket Hilt Sword. A good example of a double etched Prussian Supply Train basket hilt sword. 835mm single edged blade with fullers and foliate etch with a panel inscribed ' Westpr.Train Battalion No.17 ', etch extends to the spine of the blade. Sharkskin grips with twisted wire embellishment. Bright blade with basket hilt and scabbard in natural polish with some staining and minor pitting.

Prussian Veteran Honour Cross 1st Class. Prussian War Veteran Honour Cross ist Class. Gilded pinback enamel cross with a waisted pin with wire catch. Manufacturer marked to reverse \' MCH.Timm, Berlin C/19 \'. In excellent, bright condition, minor wear to gilding to pin.

Pte. J.Burrows RASC Kitbag Grouping Photos 2

Pte. J.Burrows RASC Kitbag Grouping. Uniform grouping to S/5958164 RSM.J.Burrows R.A.S.C. The kitbag contains a size 13 ( Height 5' 11" - 6', Chest 38" - 39", Waist 33" - 34" ) 1945 dated Battledress Blouse featuring rank insignia and RASC arm of service strips with 5 years war service chevrons. Size 13 BD trousers, no label, but inspection marks confirming 1945 manufacture, with attached braces. 1945 dated, Size 6 shirt and a 1943 dated size 3 woollen jumper , two pairs of heavily used khaki socks, anklets, woollen gloves field dressing and a box containing various items of insignia including a pair of 61 Div formation signs. All of this contained in a 1942 dated kitbag with inked ownership details. Most items looked to be in excellent condition and were probably only worn as best for stand down parades etc at the end of the War. No apparent moth or damage with some snags and minor holes to jumper.

Pull Igniter. As yet unidentified pull type igniter. Similar but manufactured to a far high specification to the British Switch No.4. Like the Switch No.4 this example shares the same swivelling mounting collar but the body is longer and features an anodised finish. Accepts all of the standard ' snouts '. In good, working and strippable condition. INERT ( Can anyone identify this igniter please ? )

Pz.Rgt.27 Soldbuch/Paperwork Grouping. Grouping to Uffz.Friederich Fritz Zizman of Pz.Rgt.27. Consists of Soldbuch ( missing photograph ), photographs of Zizman in Panzer uniform, RAD documents, Black wound citation, military hospital wound notification and an Allied discharge notification. Zizman's Soldbuch indicates that he was awarded the silver PAB, EKII, Russian Front Medal and the Black Wound Badge. He served with Pz.Regt.27 which operated as part of 19 Pz.Div spending his time on the Russian Front . He was wounded by shrapnel on 03.09.43, probably in operations with KG Becker near Belowskaja .Interesting grouping accompanied with a small amount of research.

QARANC Recruiting poster. 1950\'s recruiting poster. Printed on card by Fosh & Cross for HMSO, 25cms x 38cms featuring a classic 50\'s beauty of the Queen Alexandra\'s Royal Army Nursing Corps. In very good condition with punched holes to the top and pin holes to the bottom with a couple of minor scuffs

QSA/KSA group Suffolk Regt/RE. Four medal grouping; 4927 Pte.Frederick Mansell 2nd Bn. Suffolk Regt; QSA bars Transvaal, OFS, Cape Colony. KSA " ; SA01, SA02 Mansell re-enlisted as 283601 Spr. F.Mansell Royal Engineers. Accompanied by some research confirming the awards and other service in India. All medals toned overall, original ribbons with some edge knocks and minor abrasions

Quallified Signaller Sleeve Badge. Brass and enamel Signaller's sleeve badge A pair of crossed signal flags in blue and blue / white enamel with accompanying backplate. Manufacturing fault to one loop otherwise excellent condition with undamaged enamel.

Queen Victoria’s Rifles Officer’s Pouch Belt Plate. 9th Bn. The London Regiment (Queen Victoria’s Rifles) Officer’s pouch belt plate circa 1908-22. Die-struck silver plated example with a Hobson & Sons, London maker's plate to the reverse. Good, patinated condition with one missing fastening nut.

Queen's Royal Regiment (West Surrey) Coloured FS Cap. Coloured Field Service Cap for O/Rs of the Queen's Royal Regiment (West Surrey) . Blue wool body with green crown and red piping and brass cap badge. Approx size 7 with a white cotton drill lining. Good overall condition with some areas of wear, lining slightly grubby through use.

Queens Own Dorset Yeomanry Mess plate. 9\" (230mm) china plate by Wedgewood that formed part of the Officer\'s Mess service for the Queens Own Dorset Yeomanry. Features a gold edge with decoration in relief to the rim and a Dorset Yeomanry device to the centre. Wedgewood backstamp and manufacturing codes to the reverse and painted number (presumably a museum or collection number). In excellent condition with firing damage at the 7 O\'clock position.

R.A.D. Insignia Grouping. Small grouping of RAD insignia formerly the property of a member of the Intelligence Corps. Grouping comprises shoulder strap for the rank of Obertruppfuhrer, rank chevron for the rank of Hauptvormann, unused cap insignia for the early visor cap and an unused post 1943 arm shield. All items in good/excellent condition

R.A.D. Long Service Award for Women. Scarce R.A.D. Long Service Award for Women. This is the 3rd class award for twelve years service mounted on a blue ribbon bow with a pin fitting. This medal is distinct from the men\'s award featuring a subtly different design. Crisply struck design with nearly all of it\'s silvered finish intact.

R.A.D. Photo Album. 270+ photos of R.A.D. interest. Starting in 1934 with Abteilung 1/840 in Koblenz, the album documents one man's service. Numerous views of parades, gatherings, uniforms, officials, service life etc. all neatly annotated. Very comprehensive album.

R.A.D. Shoulder straps. Pair of slip-on shoulder straps for volunteer in the Reichsarbeitdienst with the rank of Obervormann. Conforming to the post 1942 regulations, the woolen straps have twisted silver braid edging with two silver and brown loops to the base of the strap. In excellent, clean condition with some areas of minor nap loss.

R.A.D. Sports Vest Emblem. Machine woven, on cotton, emblem for the Reichsarbeitdienst sports vest. In used condition with clear evidence of having been removed from a vest. Makers' details and RAD approval mark to bottom corner. Light marking.

R.A.D.wJ Photo Album. Original, annotated photo album for a member of the R.A.D.wJ. the section for young women of the Reichsarbeitsdienst ( Labour Service ). 81 b/w photographs and postcards centring around service in RAD Lager 2/84 Nienhagen in the Celle Kreis. The views cover all aspects of the service between October 1940 and April 1941 from work in the kitchen to parades and uniform detail views. All pages annotated with a plastic day badge attached to the front page.

R.A.E. Bedford Test Observer grouping. MK.IA (M) flying helmet, RAF Type G flying helmet and an RAF type H oxygen mask with oxygen tube, connectors etc. This grouping is attributed to Eric Hesketh of the Royal Radar Establishment, Malvern who was one of the longest serving flying observers largely flying from R.A.E.Bedford. Amassing over 1400 flying hours including deployments to Germany and attachments with the Navy. Grouping consists of a MK.IA (M) flying helmet by Helmets Ltd. of Wheathampstead and dated 1965, a size 2 RAF Type G flying helmet and a 1966, Large size, RAF type H oxygen mask with oxygen tube, connectors, clip etc. All items are in good, used condition with marking etc., with various ownership details painted or marked in paint or ink. The H mask has some cracking and a repair around the microphone holder. Grouping is accompanied by a newspaper outlining the career of Eric Hesketh.

R.A.E.Bedford Grouping - more photos.

R.A.F Late Patt. C Type Flying Helmet. Probably unissued ' Helmet Leather, Type C Late Pattern ' probably a size 1. Typical late version as issued, unwired with clean lining with some minor marking and fabric chin strap. Undamaged with slightly indistinct coding and issue arrow marking. Supple with crisp poppers and slight rubbing to prominent seams.

R.A.F. 1925 Patt. Belt. Standard, three piece R.A.F.Patt.belt. Clearly Air Ministry marked but difficult to discern a date. Manufactured by the Mills Equipment Co. Good, used condition with various airman\'s serial numbers stencilled to interior, has been blanched.

R.A.F. 1941 Pattern Mae West Whistle. The classic 'snail' whistle often seen hanging from the Mae West or aircrew blouse. Chrome plated brass. Air Ministry markings and reference numbers '23/230' to one side, to other side '293/14/L1795'. Very very light rubbing/loss of plating but an excellent used example.

R.A.F. 1941 Pattern Mae West Whistle. The classic 'snail' whistle often seen hanging from the Mae West or aircrew blouse. Chrome plated brass. Air Ministry markings and reference numbers '23/230' to one side, to other side '293/14/L1795'. Minor rubbing to highpoints but otherwise an excellent used example.

R.A.F. 23 Squadron Lapel badge. WW2 period R.A.F No 23 Battle of Britain Squadron gilt and enamel badge, depicting an eagle preying on a falcon and Latin motto ' Semper Aggressus ' ( Always on the attack ) 23 Squadron was the original Mosquito Intruder squadron, having been equipped with the Blenheim IF previously. Pin fitting to reverse, manufacturer marked ' H.W.Miller Ltd Branston St. B'Ham.18 ', 33mm. In good, undamaged condition.

R.A.F. Bomb Disposal Cloth Arm badge. WW2 embroidered R.A.F. Bomb Disposal cloth arm badge. Good, used condition, glue residue to reverse.

R.A.F. Engineer Brevet - Padded. Heavily padded, WW2 RAF \' E \' Engineer brevet. Oatmeal coloured wing with a cotton backing. Clear evidence of having been removed from a uniform. In good, used condition.

R.A.F. Escape & Evasion Map 43C/D Europe. R.A.F. Escape & Evasion Map Sheet 43C/D. Large double sided colour silk/rayon map, approx. 52 x 60cm with unhemmed edges. Sheet C shows the borders of Holland, Belgium, France and central Germany with sheet D divided into two showing South France, Germany and Switzerland and the border of Belgium and Germany. In excellent, clean and folded condition.

R.A.F. Goolie Chit - multi-language. RAF escape & evasion \' Goolie Chit \'. Designed to help downed RAF aircrew get aid from the locals, with the promise of a large reward if they help the carrier back to British lines. Double-sided in various languages from Arabic to Tamil. Individually numbered, printed on an impregnated heavy duty paper. Good, clean condition, has been folded.

R.A.F. Log Book Grouping - Lancasters. Paperwork grouping to 196127 F/O.Philip Gordon Boatman a Flight Engineer with 460 Sqn. Boatman started flying with 1656 HCU from Lindholme, No.1 L.F.S. at Hemswell before joining 460 Sqn. at Binbrook in October 1944. He then went on to fly 35 operations between October 44 and the end of the War including Dresden, Cologne, Dusseldorf ( ' Good prang 21 lost ' ), Essen ( 1000 A/c ) and Nuremburg. His logbook entries end in November 1945 with various flights to the Middle East and then India. Included with the grouping are his pay and release books, various photographs taken whilst with 460, including a Squadron photo taken around ' T - Tommy ' the aircraft he flew on his 13th and 16th Op. Large number of official forms, uniform receipts, mess chits etc, along with training notebook, letters etc. Also comes with a photo album containing a record of his time in India, cap badge, engineer wing and medal ribbon. His wife's A.T.S. paybook, release book and cap badge are also included complete with the leather writing case in which the items were found. All items in good condition, usual folds tears etc to paperwork, some repair to squadron photo. Unresearched.

R.A.F. Navigator Brevet - Padded. Padded WW2 RAF \' N \' Navigator brevet. Black cotton backing cloth producing a deep profile effect. In good, used condition with some glue residue to reverse.

R.A.F. Navigator Brevet - Padded. Padded WW2 RAF ' N ' Navigator brevet. Black cotton backing cloth. In excellent, clean, probably unused condition.

R.A.F. No.85 Squadron Lapel badge. WW2 period R.A.F No 85 Battle of Britain Squadron gilt and enamel badge, depicting a voided hexagon and the Latin motto ' Nocto Diuque Venamur ' (We hunt by day and night), 85 Squadron was originally equipped with Gladiators and re equipped with Hurricanes and was extensively employed with the BEF in France and then the Battle of Britain.. Pin fitting to reverse, manufacturer marked ' H.W.Miller Ltd Branston St. B'Ham.18 ', 33mm. In excellent, bright condition.

R.A.F. Officer Rank Service Dress Cap. Well used and characterful R.A.F. Officers service dress cap by Burberry. Approx. size 7 with roan leather headband, silk lining with prominent Burberry label. Bullion officer\'s badge with gilt eagle with a now cracked patent leather strap. A couple of minor nips, one hidden by strap and one to underside of peak. Nicely shaped by wear and lightly grubby.

R.A.F. POW/Caterpillar badge grouping. Grouping to W/O J.A.Walker who was a W/Op / A/G with 51 Squadron and was shot down in Whitley Z6487 on 19/07/1941 on a mission to Hannover. Group consists of a Caterpillar badge inscribed ' Sgt.J.A.Walker ', RAF service and release book marked POW, RAF cap badge, an annotated, 1942 dated photograph of Walker in a group in a prison camp, 39-45 Star and War Medal with award slip. The latter items are all later issue. Would reward further research.

R.A.F. Silk Escape Map - Burma. Double sided escape map of Upper Burma and Assam and Lower Burma and Siam. Previously the property of F/0 Brindley, a Beaufighter pilot with 89 Squadron, this is an earlier black and white printed map that has had the edges hemmed with parachute seam reinforcement material. In undamaged condition with some staining and one ink stain.

R.A.F. Silk Escape Map - France/Belgium, Holland. Mid-War, single sided silk escape map for use primarily by the RAF. 52cms x 44cms size, multi-coloured this example is coded ' C ' and primarily shows France, Belgium, Luxembourg and Holland to 1:2,000,000 scale. Excellent, clean condition, has been folded.

R.A.F. Silk Escape Map - Italy. Double sided silk escape map covering North and South Italy ' 9.J.3 AND 9.J.4 '. A.D.I. ( Maps ) Air Ministry accreditation to both sides, these black and white examples are typical of the early style of escape maps. Good, clean example with light foxing to exterior folds.

R.A.F. Sweetheart Badge Die Patterns. R.A.F/RNAS sweetheart badge die patterns mounted on card. Thought to have come from the well known manufacturer, Millers, this card shows a series of patterns used in the production of sweetheart badges, originally identified by ink numbers, now largely illegible. Interesting example of the variations available.

R.A.F., Type F \'Bath-Tub\' Morse Key - Boxed 10F/7741. Brown bakelite Morse code key as used on all wartime bomber aircraft. Often referred to as the 'bath-tub' morse key, this example in original box and wrapping with stores labels and inspection marks etc. End of the box with pencilled ' 97 Sqn.'. Excellent, N.O.S. condition.

R.A.O.C. Officer's Coloured F.S.Cap. WW2 period, fine wool coloured field service cap for an officer of the RAOC. Dark blue, body and crown with red piping to crown and bullion wire to skirt. G.S. buttons to front and a gilt and enamel, small size RAOC badge. Fully lined with plush headband, with owner's details in ink. Good, used condition with very little wear, however, some mothing to reverse, approx. size 7.

R.A.S.C. Coloured F.S.Cap. Coloured O/R\'s F.S. cap for a member of the R.A.S.C. Dark blue wool body with yellow piping and brass cap badge. Khaki cotton lining with separate white cotton headband with previous owners details partially erased. Approx. size 6 3/4. Good used condition with light rubbing to edges.

R.D.Kl. Reichsverband Deutscher Kleintierzüchter Official Stamp. Official ink stamp for the R.D.Kl. Reichsverband Deutscher Kleintierzüchter or the Reich Small Animal Breeders organisation. Detachable wooden handle with wooden block and attached rubber stamp. Image of stamp appears to top face of block and manufacturer marked. Slight crazing to rubber but otherwise useable condition. A reminder of the minutiae of life with which the NSDAP involved itself.

R.F.C. Mk.V Aviator's Watch. 8 Day, non-luminous Mk.V Aviator's watch as issued to the R.F.C. Swiss, 15 jewel movement by Octava contained in a white metal case with hinged movement cover and broad arrow ' A ' marked outer case. Probably later addition of a bow to make a more useable pocket watch out of what was originally a time piece that was mounted on a holder fixed to the aircraft 's instrument panel. In working order and keeping good time but looking at the movement could do with a clean and service. Case patinated overall with one small 1.5mm chip to glass edge, old repair marks to inside cover.

R.F.C. Officer's Sidecap. Fine wool sidecar for use by an officer in the Royal Flying Corps. Bronzed buttons to peak, lugged, bronzed, die stamped RFC cap badge that has the centre raised. Fine cotton interior with a faint inked name ' G.W.de Beaufort ', with crown safety pinned together, slightly marked through use. Exterior in good condition with some nothing particularly to reverse face.

R.N.A.S. 9ct Gold Sweetheart badge. 9ct gold R.N.A.S. bar sweetheart badge. Pinback with 9ct and manufacturer markings to reverse. Slightly distorted, otherwise good, bright condition.

RAD Arbeits Dank Badge. Enamel and silvered metal badge for Arbeits Dank or Labour Thanks given for members of the Nazi Labour organisations who paid into the compulsory health or welfare insurance established by the RAD etc. In excellent, bright condition, manufacturer marked to the reverse ' Paulmann & Crone , Ludenscheid '.

RAD Arbeits Dank Pinback badge. 16mm x 22mm Silver and enamel pinback Arbeits Dank badge marked ' Ges.Gesch ' to the reverse. Good overall condition with a light patination. The Arbeitsdank (roughly "Labor Thanks") was set up by the RAD's forerunner, the FAD/NSAD, in November 1933 as a welfare body acting as a form of health insurance for all Labor Service members who had sustained injuries or illness related to their work. This badge was the standard membership badge for this organisation.

RAD Commemorative enamel pin. Enamel RAD commemorative pin worn by former members of the RAD. In good clean condition with undamaged enamel, manufacturer's markings to the reverse. POSTFREE within UK

RAD ENAMEL CAP BADGE. A standard RAD cap badge in pressed aluminium. This was worn on all RAD caps and Kepis and is mostly seen on their brown ‘Robin Hood’ type service cap. With full maker marks, RADJ codes etc on the reverse, it is unfortunately missing its 2 brass pins. Subsequently it is now ideal for a display item with other RAD pieces. It’s been sewn to a piece of white cloth, no idea why!

RAD enlisted man's cap device. 1938 dated, RAD cap device for enlisted man's 'Robin Hood' cap. Dated and manufacturer marked to the reverse in good clean condition.

RAD enlisted man\'s cap device. 1938 dated, RAD cap device for enlisted man\'s \'Robin Hood\' cap. Dated and manufacturer marked to the reverse in good clean condition.

RAD OFFICERS BULLION PARADE DRESS BELT AND BUCKLE. I have not seen a RAD parde dress belt and buckle for a very long time. Unfortunately, the bullion and fabric belt has suffered some damage over time, but it\'s all there and the buckle etc are 100%. I have had and sold, Luftwaffe, army and even a SS Officers belt and buckle, but not one for the RAD. Bullion belt has the brown interwoven stripes running through it. The leather keeper etc are all there. Buckle and keeper are attached to the belt. reverse of the aluminuim buckle is marked with the ASSMANN \'A\' DRGM and 38.

RAD Officer\'s cap device. Reichs Arbeit Dienst cap device for an officer\'s \'Robin Hood\' cap. Manufacturer marked to the reverse \' F&B 44 \' and \' GES. RJAD GESCH. Silver washed insignia with enamelled obverse. All pins intact and in good condition with some minor marking to the enamel and patination to reverse. Good, undamaged example.

RAD sports vest emblem. Machine woven, on cotton, emblem for the Reichsarbeitdienst sports vest. In unissued condition with the makers details and RAD approval mark to bottom corner. Minor fraying to edges.

RAD THIRD REICH ALLOY BELT BUCKLE. A very nice example of a RAD Other Ranks aluminium belt buckle. One piece with integral cast female belt hook. In very good used condition. This type has a pebbled center swastika. Nicely maker marked with an OLC diamond and date stamp ‘38’. Great display item with other RAD pieces.

RADwJ. Lagergehilfin Rank badge. Uncommon rank badge for the RADwJ or the Women's Labour Service for the rank of Lagergehilfin. Bronzed die struck zinc with pin back fastening with manufacturer's details and date, 1941 in relief to reverse. Minor wear to bronzed finish.

RAF ' Escape ' boot knife. Small penknife that was conatined in a concealed pocket in the uppers of the R.A.F. 1943 'Escape' Pattern Flying Boots. This knife was intended to cut away the flying boot uppers leaving a convincing civilian type shoe. Scarce example invariably missing from the boot. In good condition with a worn painted finish.

RAF / M.I.9 / SOE Baby Telescope. Baby telescope created by Clayton Hutton's M.I.9 department which supplied escape and evasion materials, primarily to the RAF but also to the other services and SOE. The x6 magnification telescope was designed for watching guards etc in more detail. This single draw example is 30mm approx when closed. For more information, an image taken from M.I.9's technical review showing the baby telescope, is included. Scarce

RAF /Aden Protectorate Levy Armoured Car Photo Album. Large photo album containing 170 approx photographs detailing life as part of one of the RAF Armoured Car sections in the Aden Protectorate just prior to WW2. Images are largely b/w but there are some colourised covering all aspects within the Protectorate, sights, patrols, buildings, scenery, people and the armoured cars. The views of the armoured cars show the venerable Rolls Royce and uncommonly the Alvis built Straussler. The Rolls Royce appear to be the 1920-pattern RAF Type A, the images of the Strussler are more uncommon and feature some of the 12 that were ordered and arrived in Aden in early 1939. Some of the images are annotated and a number are now loose but should be able to be returned to the right section of the album with a bit of time and study. Uncommon. Heavy item.

RAF 1940 Flying Suit / Irving Harness Suit RAF Combined Pattern Flying Suit / Irvin Harness Suit .Size: Large. Dated 10th and 17th October 1940. Manufactured by Irving Air Chute of Great Britain Ltd. Dual Purpose type with provision for clip-on seat or chest type parachute packs. Manufactured from heavy olive drab cotton with twin front zip opening and zipped pockets. The suit is in excellent unused condition with leather tabs to zips, all of which run freely. Generally clean and without wear or damage with some light storage marks to lower front. Large Air Ministry and A.I.D. marked label. HEAVY ITEM

RAF 1941 Patt. Mae West FloatationLlamp and box. An RAF 1941 Patterm Mae west flotation lamp reference 5C/2728 contained in it's original carton. Unissued condition with RAF 5C code and broad arrow stamp to battery container complete with a full instructions label. In v.good condition with two minor rust bleeds to label and a slow break up of the insulation to the wire from the battery to the wooden floating light. Comes with it's original carton marked ' G.E.C. Jacket Life-Jacket ', which is ripped along one side but is otherwise intact.

RAF 1941 Pattern Mae West Skull Cap. Yellow, cotton skull cap with white cotton securing tapes, AM stamp to interior, good, used condition. The cap was kept in the pilot\'s Mae West pocket and used for increased visibility in the advent of ditching.

RAF 1943 Pattern Flying Boots. Size 9/10 RAF 1943 Patt Flying ' Escape ' boots. Suede uppers in good, clean condition with WD marked ' Lightning ' zips. Shoe section in similarly good condition with some light marks and original soles with wear to heels. Inner fur linings in clean condition with some minor loss to the tops. Excellent examples.

RAF 1st Pattern 1918 Officer Cap Badge. RAF 1918, first pattern officer's cap badge. Three piece construction attached to woollen backing and secured by tabs to a dished backing plate. Good, used condition with pleasing faded gilt and some surface rusting to backing plate.

RAF Air Gunners' Badge. Scarce cast brass, winged vertical bullet signifying RAF qualified air gunner. Brought into being by AMO 204 of 1923 it was worn into the Second World War until made obsolete by the AG half brevet. In good, worn condition, with two loops present, patinated overall.

RAF Air Gunners\' Badge. Scarce cast brass, winged vertical bullet signifying RAF qualified air gunner. Brought into being by AMO 204 of 1923 it was worn into the Second World War until made obsolete by the AG half brevet. In good, worn condition, with three loops present, and backing plate ,patinated overall with a patch of oxidisation.

RAF Air Sea Rescue Sleeve Insignia. RAF Air Sea Rescue sleeve insignia as worn by members of the RAF ASR service. Uncommon early printed type.

RAF Air Sea Rescue Sleeve Insignia. RAF Air Sea Rescue sleeve insignia as worn by members of the RAF ASR service. Embroidered type, probably unissued. Excellent condition, glue residue to reverse.

RAF Aircraft Torpedo Development Unit badge. C1940s gilt and enamel lapel badge by H.W.Miller depicting a torpedo surmounting a pair of wings with the motto \' Science Conquers \' used by the Aircraft Torpedo Development Unit. Good bright condition and uncommon.

RAF Aircrew Europe/Mid Grouping. Grouping of medals, paperwork, photographs and insignia to F/Lt., later S/Ldr. J.M.Tighe. 39/45, Aircrew Europe stars, Defence and War medals with MiD oak leaf amateurishly mounted as worn along with various medal bars. Officer's cap badge, padded pilot's wings, complete set of uniform buttons, with a pair of cut-off uniform sleeves baring S/Ldr. rank. Various photographs including those taken for use with escape papers, overseas training, squadron photo with Lancaster and a small album containing various pre and post War family photographs. Framed MiD certificate and original dogtags included. Unresearched.

RAF aircrew rank (1946-1950) badge - Aircrew I Scarce example of the short-lived post-War RAF aircrew rank badges. This particular example is for the rank of Aircrew I , the equivalent of Flight Sergeant. Clear evidence of having been removed from a uniform and uncommon.

RAF Aircrew Rank Badge - Master Aircrew. This is an example of the only rank badge to be retained from the short-lived post-War RAF aircrew rank badges introduced in 1946 and withdrawn in 1950. This Cold War period example is in good, used condition with clear evidence of having been removed from a uniform.

RAF battledress escape button compass. A ’plastic’ battledress escape and evasion button compass. Compass appears as an innocuous button. Black plastic button with magnetised points, marked to its reverse with dots. It was used, suspended from cotton thread and then swung freely. Excellent working order. This was intended for use with the RAF battledress. Uncommon.

RAF Bomb Disposal Sleeve badge. Scarce embroidered light blue on black sleeve badge worn by qualified Bomb Disposal operatives. An aerial bomb flanked by the letters "BD" within a laurel wreath. Good, unused condition with a minor rust stain.

RAF Bullion Pilot\'s Wings. A good pair of King's Crown RAF bullion wings for use on the parade uniform. Heavily padded and in excellent, clean condition.

RAF C-Type Wiring Loom. An original RAF wiring loom to fit the second pattern internally wired WW2 C type leather flying helmet and the late pattern D and E type cotton helmets. Includes prewired microphone socket for oxygen mask connection. Unissued condition.

RAF Car Badge. Chrome and enamel King's crown RAF car badge. Manufactured and clearly marked by J.R.Gaunt for affixing to the bumper or badge bar that was fashionable amongst both pre and post War motorists. Good, used condition with original fixing bolts showing signs of long and proud usage.

RAF dinghy knife. Large size RAF floating dinghy knife provided as part of the kit for the multi crew dinghy. The stainless blade clearly marked 27c/2023 with sheath marked 27c/2024 which is attached to a section of rubberised canvas. Lanyard present, light marking to orange finish to cork handle with wear to stud carrier. Good overall condition.

RAF DOUBLE SIDED SILK ESCAPE MAP. C & D AREAS. Mid-War double sided silk escape map for use primarily by the RAF. 52cms x 44cms size, multi-coloured this example is coded ' C ' and ' D ' and primarily shows France, Belgium, Luxembourg and Holland. Excellent, clean condition, folded

RAF Electrically Heated Waistcoat - 22C/957 WW2 RAF Waistcoat, Electrically Heated, Type F, 24 Volt. Stores reference 22c/957. Wrap around brown cotton jacket with integral wiring/heating element and press stud connectors at the wrist and waist to accomodate type D glove liners and \'extension\' cords. Umbilical connector cord and standard 3-pin plug (5C/527) prominently marked \' 24 volt \'. Ex stores condition with light verdigris to fasteners, odd storage marks and missing buttons but all internal wiring flexible and undamaged.

RAF Engine Manual - 90 H.P. R.A.F.1a. C1918 engine manual for the 90 H.P. R.A.F.1a. an air-cooled, V-8 engine developed for aircraft use based on a French design. It was developed at the Royal Aircraft Factory, and built by six different British companies including Daimler, Rolls-Royce and Wolseley Motors Limited and was predominantly used in the Be2c. 14pgs with b/w plates and diagrams, good, clean condition with some minor marks, creases etc.

RAF Escape & Evasion Language Phrase Leaflet. A scarce RAF Phrase List ' A ' to be carried with an Escape/Survival kit. This gatefold list has useful French, Dutch, German and Spanish phrases with their English equivalents. The list size (unfolded) approx. 40 x 12 cms, and is printed on thin paper marked ' Not to be produced in Public '. Good condition with some light marking and creasing.

RAF Evaders. 2009 1st ed. ' RAF Evaders - The Complete Story of RAF Escapees and their Escape Lines, Western Europe, 1940-1945 ' by Oliver Clutton-Brock. Excellent reference work, with numerous anecdotes, information, key figure biographies and listings – 2,094 evaders identified – a valuable testimony. Good, used condition with light marking to covers and edges.

RAF Fly button compass. Compass formed from an ordinary blackened brass, RAF service fly button. One button swings on top of the other, pointing due north, luminous. In good condition with some oxidation. Not as common as it\'s Army counterpart.

RAF logbook grouping. Wartime logbooks to P/O George.S.Percival. Trained in South Africa (note in logbook stating that previous logbook destroyed as a result of enemy action) Percival qualified as an Observer/Bomb Aimer but went on to become a Navigator with 42 OTU in Blenheims. Joined 614 Sqn. and flew from North Africa and then Sicily on convoy escorts and U Boat hunts,again in Blenheims-logbooks records incidents such as the finding of survivors in rafts ad their subsequent rescue by Walrus aircraft and found one dinghy 'no life' and various U Boat hunts and 'Mayday' searches. Returning to UK Percival joined 271 Sqn. and then 575 Sqn. on Dakotas. Last recorded flight April 1946. The two clean logbooks are accompanied by a framed picture of P/O. Percival and a 10/- note with a list of places visited during the war. Worthy of more research.

RAF Mae West Whistle. Nickelled brass RAF Mae West whistle, the less commonly found \'tube\' whistle used by wartime aircrew. Air Ministry King\'s Crown markings and reference numbers \' 293/W/102 \'and the manufacturer\'s details \' J.Hudson & Co. Birmingham \'. Light wear, but in good used condition overall.

RAF MK VIII Flying Goggles. A good, used pair of RAF Mk VIII Goggles. Good paintwork to frames with minor green oxidization to one edge, marking to interior commensurate with use. Strap with elasticity and all leather pullers. Some minor cracks to leather but otherwise clean and supple. Lenses intact with minor delamination.

RAF Mug. Wartime/pre-War R.A.F. Mug. In good overall condition with crazing to glaze but no chips or damage, manufacturer marked to base.

RAF No 1 Parachute Training School Squadron Badge.. C1940s gilt and enamel lapel badge by H.W.Miller depicting a deployed parachute over two torches and the motto ' knowledge dispels fear '. Excellent, bright condition.

RAF No 101 Bomber Squadron Badge. C1940s gilt and enamel lapel badge by H.W.Miller depicting a demi-lion rampant guardant and Latin motto ' Mens Agitat Molem ' ( Mind over matter ). In excellent, bright condition. 101 Squadron initially equipped with Blenheims, Wellingtons and then Lancasters which were equipped with a top secret radio jamming system codenamed ' Airborne Cigar ', ' Special Operators ' located and jammed German fighter controllers broadcasts. Highly vulnerable, 101 suffered the highest casualty rate amongst Bomber Command squadrons. Scarce.

RAF No 11 Fighter Squadron Badge. C1940s gilt and enamel lapel badge by H.W.Miller depicting two eagles in flight and Latin motto "Ociores acrioresque aquilis" ( Swifter and keener than eagles ) the badge for ( No. 11(F) or XI(F) Squadron ), is the world's oldest, dedicated fighter unit. Excellent, bright condition.

RAF No 12 Bomber Squadron Badge. C1940s gilt and enamel lapel badge by H.W.Miller depicting a fox's mask and motto ' Leads The Field '. In excellent, bright condition. 12 Squadron was formed in 1915 flying extensively over the Western Front. During the opening weeks of WW2, operating Fairey Battles, 12 Sqn was tasked with the destruction of bridges over the Albert Canal. During these suicidal missions VCs were won by F/O. Garland and Sgt.Grey. Re-equipping with Wellingtons the sqn. moved first to Binbrook and then to RAF Wickenby where it operated Lancasters.

RAF No 43 Fighter Squadron Badge. C1940s gilt and enamel lapel badge by an unknown manufacturer depicting a cockerel and the Latin motto ' Gloria Finis ' ( Conor above all ). The ' Fighting Cocks ' flew Hurricanes during the Battle of Britain before converting to Spitfires for operations in N.Africa and later Europe. Good, bright condition.

RAF No 54 Fighter Squadron Badge. C1940s gilt and enamel lapel badge by H.W.Miller depicting a lion rampant and Latin motto ' Audax Omnia Perpeti ' ( Boldness endures anything ). Flying Spitfires from Manston during the Battle of Britain the squadron eventually headed to Australia in 1942 where it was disbanded in 1945. Excellent, bright condition.

RAF No.29 Squadron RAF Badge,by H.W.Miller. A scarce original 1940's period RAF No 29 Squadron gilt and enamel badge, depicting an eagle in flight preying on a buzzard with the motto Impiger et Acer("Energetic and keen"), the reverse with maker's details "H.W.Miller Ltd Branston St. B'Ham.18". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, enamel perfect, gilt bright.

RAF No.3 Maintenance Unit Lapel badge. Gilt and enamel lapel badge for No.3 Maintenance Unit RAF. Half moon lapel fitting to reverse, no manufacturer marking but probably H.W.Miller. Good used condition with gilt now dulled.

RAF O.B.E. & WW1 Pair. Recently deceased estate acquired medal group to an RAF Group Captain who was appointed Air Commodore on retirement. Group Captain W.Bourne appears to have had a colourful pre-war career including service in Russia, according to an accompanying copied 1975 paper obituary. Grouping consists of a WW1 War & Victory pair named to \' Lieut.W.Bourne. R.A.F. \' with a cased O.B.E. ( Mily ). It is not known what other medal entitlement is due to Bourne ( mention of the Russian Order of St.Stanislas ) the three awards and accompanying newspaper excerpt being the only items available from the estate. Comes with a small amount of research indicating the award of the O.B.E. in the 1937 Coronation Honours and Bourne\'s retirement and re-employent in 1942 as Wing Commander. O.B.E. heavily toned, WW1 pair appear to be unpolished worthy of more research.

RAF O/R\'s Collarless Shirt. Excellent, used example of the RAF collarless shirt for use by O/R's. Fully opening front. Single cuffs with collar area marked 22B/4?4 with an approx. collar size 16". Clean with no damage and some small marks.

RAF Observer brevet. WW2 RAF embroidered Observer brevet. Off-white on blue/black embroidered flat wing with evidence of having been removed from a tunic, excellent condition.

RAF Officer Rank Service Dress cap badge. Standard WW2 period cap badge for an RAF Officer\'s service dress cap. Bullion crown surmounting a gilt eagle over bullion fronds. Coarse glazed cotton backing with some glue residue.

RAF Officers' 'Economy Patt.' Cap Badge RAF Officers' 'Economy Patt.' Cap Badge by JRL Ltd. B'ham ( Jarrett, Rainsford & Laughton, Birmingham ). Scarce black plastic version of the standard officer rank sidecap badge ( 21,000 manufactured ). King's crown, eagle and backplate are all in black plastic ( cellulose acetate ) with brass blades to the rear of the crown and eagle and manufacturer's details to backing plate. Excellent condition

RAF Operations Room Raid Block Markers. Very scarce, original RAF Plotting Room markers for use in the ' raid Block '. This displayed all mid raid information when used with plotting arrows on an Ops room plotting table and gave the controller all current information at a glance. This grouping includes Raid identity, hostile and height indicators. ( SEE last images for explanation of these ).

RAF Operations Room Raid Block. Incredibly scarce Raid Block used in RAF filter and sector Ops rooms during the Battle of Britain and later to display important information relating to an enemy raid. When details of aircraft were received at Group Filter room level it was interpreted on a map table with the raid block normally positioned at the head of the plotting path and providing information such as strength, height and whether the aircraft were 'hostile', friendly or unknown. Used in conjunction with the Sector clock this gave RAF controllers the ability to have access to up to date information to enable them to provide an appropriate response. More information of how this system work was contained in the secret RAF Air Defence Pamphlet No.4, extracts of which are shown in the images. Scarce item.

RAF Operations Room Raid Markers. Very scarce, original RAF Plotting Room markers for use on the plotting table.This displayed all mid raid information when used with plotting arrows on an Ops room plotting table and gave the controller all current information at a glance. This grouping includes direction indicators in colour groupings and some odd singles. Priced per colour grouping, email re singles requirements. ( SEE last images for explanation of these ).

RAF Shirt Collar Stud escape compass RAF shirt collar stud escape compass. Specifically designed compass for this role having a less deep body MI.9 intended this to be worn as a normal collar stud. When required for use the white coating was scratched off to reveal the compass. Good working condition.

RAF silver and enamel ring. Good quality Sterling silver RAF ring. Featuring an enamelled silver RAF wing fashioned into a ring. Marked ' Sterling Silver ' to reverse and contained in it's original jewellers' box. Pleasing item of sweetheart jewellery.

RAF Slouch Hat. WW2 RAF slouch hat. Salty example of the WW2 pattern slouch hat with a very faded RAF puggaree flash to one side. In a nice touch there is a bus ticket for a Calcutta ( present day Kolkota ) bus company hidden under the ribbon. Puggaree is faded and disrupted and the liner is now missing. Interior has broad arrow issue stamps and has been initialled by the previous owner. Slightly dusty and grubby, characterful veteran\'s example.

RAF Smith's Type V308 ' time of trip ' Aircraft Clock. RAF aircraft clock V308 store ref.6A/3157 ' time of trip ' aircraft clock by Smiths. Featuring an 8-day, 14 jewel movement by Jaeger Le Coultre ( cal.330 ) these chronographs were common to many of the 1950/60's aircraft types. This example appears in good working order ( although accuracy cannot be guaranteed and a service might be an idea ) with some areas of wear to casing. Stores label to reverse indicates a 1953 manufacture date.

RAF Souvenirs Box of RAF souvenirs ' as found '. Comprising a set of pilot's wings, heavily padded with paper backing, Sterling identification bracelet and RAF tunic buttons. ID bracelet engraved ' P.J.Hester RAF 1813394 ' and marked ' Sterling Gecco ' to reverse.

RAF tissue paper escape map - Abyssinia Approx. 46 x 46cm. Scale 1 : 2,000,000. Sheet 0 Abyssinia up to the borders of Kenya. Created by Clayton Hutton of MI9 using wood pulp from a Mulberry tree, these maps were incredibly thin and light. As a result these maps were strong, silent to use and could be concealed in much smaller spaces than the equivalent silk map. They were incredibly resilient and could be screwed up or soaked in water and still retain their utility. In excellent, unissued condition.

RAF tissue paper escape map - Europe. Approx. 46 x 46cm. Scale 1 : 2,000,000. Sheet A Europe - Denmark to Yugoslavia. Created by Clayton Hutton of MI9 using wood pulp from a Mulberry tree, these maps were incredibly thin and light. As a result these maps were strong, silent to use and could be concealed in much smaller spaces than the equivalent silk map. They were incredibly resilient and could be screwed up or soaked in water and still retain their utility. Contained with the original storage sheet which displays an imprint of their three colour print and in excellent condition with minor creases.

RAF TYPE 'H' OXYGEN MASK-PART OF LOT. Again from the lot of RAF Officer F.Lt.W.H.Hasselstrom effects. He flew during the war and into the early 1950's. He kept his original WW2 flying helmet, but had an upgraded oxygen mask. In very good condition and still supple, 1952 dated to side of microphone carrier.

RAF Wing. Period cast brass RAF wing threaded for mounting. Good, detail 120mm x 40mm.

RAF WW2 G45 Camera Gun Magazine. Magazine Type G45 Ref No.14A/1393 for use with the G45 camera gun standard equipment for most British fighters during WW2. Good, used condition.

RAF \' Window \' radar jamming device. Small card box containing a spool of aluminium 'tape' attached to a paper parachute. These were a specific size to produce a signal on German radar sets and were thrown out of RAF bombers in order to jam German radar signals. Excellent unused example.

RAF- Russian Ghoolie Chit. Double sided, two part Ghoolie chit printed on silk in Russian and English. Featuring a prominent Union flag to both sides and Russian script, with pronunciation tips, plus a list of instructions when encountering Russian troops. Contained in it's original acetate cover with cloth ties for wear around the neck. This type of chit was introduced for RAF crews involved in the shuttle bombing raids which involved over flying and landing in Russian territory. Chit in excellent, clean condition with a number inked onto one side, cover is in good condition with some small splits and tears and light marking to the notoriously fragile material.

RAF- Russian Goolie Chit. Double sided, two part Goolie chit printed in red & blue ink on a single piece of fine rayon in Russian and English. Featuring a prominent Union flag to both sides and Russian script, with pronunciation tips, plus a list of instructions when encountering Russian troops.. This type of chit was introduced for RAF crews involved in the shuttle bombing raids which involved over flying and landing in Russian territory. Chit in good, used condition with a number inked onto one side and light marking.

RAF/Special Forces Escape Map - 9.C(a)/9.U France. Pre 1944, double-sided silk escape map for use primarily by the RAF. Three coloured side, 9.C(a) showing France and its borders with highlighted \' defended \' zones and \' Non-Occupied \' or Vichy France. The reverse 9.U., single tone shows the greater European area , Switzerland , Germany, Austria, Poland & Hungary. Reinforced seams. Good, bright condition with some light marking.

RAF/Special Forces Wrist Compass. RAF Wrist compass No.6B/2593 \' compass, survival, wrist type \' mounted on a 6B/2615 strap. Issued to aircrew for mounting over a flying suit but popular amongst special forces. Excellent, clean and working condition.

RAMC Officer attached Black Watch Tam O Shanter. Uncommon WW2 period Tam O Shanter for a RAMC officer attached to the Black Watch. Light Khaki fine wool body with pom-pom to the centre. Red Black Watch feather hackle with attached gilt RAMC cap badge by Gaunt, London

RARE AND VERY UNUSUAL THIRD REICH MINING OFFICIAL DRESS KEPI. The Mining Service in the Third Reich (as in England too) were very important to the war effort. Subsequently the miners and mining officials were in high regard and had para-military importance. They had their own DRESS UNIFORM for parade purposes, and this is one of the unique dress kepi/caps they used for ceremonial occassions. Shaped like a hard 'fez' it has no peak. Is covered in a black glossy cloth, similar to a top hat, the front has the unique MINING metal badge in silver and gilt. Huge winged Imperial style eagle with gilt swastika in the middle. The cap has never been worn and is in MINT condition. The leather liner is mint as is the cream silk liner. The top of the cap has a wide golg tresse running around, which designates the rank of the wearer. There is the metal parade cockade present. These were also worn with a horse hair plume, which fittied in the same place as the cockade. The cap is complete with the original cardboard storage box, whci has obviously protected it all these years. A strange and unusual piece of headgear, whci would display extremely well.

RARE DUTCH W.A. NAZI PARTY(NSB) STEEL BUCKLE WITH TAB. Hopefully the pictures will speak for themselves, but this is a great DUTCH WA Weerafdeling of the Dutch facist party NSB. enlisted man's steel belt buckle, featuring the ' Wolfhook' symbol with the original brown leather tab dated 1944. One piece stamped construction, with NO makers mark.Has great age and patina, and some evidence of the original paint finish. brown leather belt tab is completely original to the piece. HAs a 'L' stamped as well as FRA??? underneath. A very rare buckle indedd. I have never owned one before.

RARE MAKER WWII EK2 BY J.J. STAHL - FULL RIBBON. A very nice uncleaned Third Reich Iron Cross second class by JJ Stahl of Strasbourg. Complete with the original issue full length ribbon. Silver frame has toned to dark grey. Ring stamped 122. Black paint all perfect and intact. Regarded as a rare maker.

RARE ORIGINAL SS 4 YEAR SERVICE MEDAL WITH RIBBON. In excellent condition with dark bronze original finish. Has not been polished or cleaned. Very crisp casting, great detail. A little age here anfd there, but otherwise a near mint medal. Soft cornflower blue medal ribbon attached to the 'teardrop' shaped hanging loop. Nice medal and competitevly priced.

RARE PANZER ARMOURED MECHANIC ARM BADGE. Not often encountered this is the round cloth badge, worn on the left sleeve for a motor or armoured mechanic. Field green background with a pink (Panzer) embroidered wheel. Has been on a tunic at some time. Good condition.

RARE SA ‘ALPENLAND’ SPORTS VEST INSIGNIA - MINT WITH RZM LABEL. I have not ever had or seen one of these before. It’s never been used or issued and still has the blue paper RZM label stuck to the reverse. Measures 14cm across and is a woven ‘bevo’ type. Tan lettering of the SA symbol with AL underneath for ‘Alpinenland’ which was a SA Gruppe in Austria in 1938-1939. A wonderful display piece with a SA collection. MINT!

RARE STICKPIN FOR THE THIRD REICH RJA. Seldom found stick pin for the Third Reich Youth sports association the RJA. or Reichjugendsportsabzeichen. Round badge with RJA letters and swastika underneath. Reverse marked with maker ‘Wernstein Jena’. Nice knurled pin. Pin awarded to boys and the pin-back broach awarded to girls.

RARE THIRD REICH MARINE MARKED NAVY SAILORS 'COLLAR'. I have had a few of these in the past, but never one marked so profusely and also with the Third Reich marine M and swastika. A classic sailors 'collar' and worn over the shirt etc. White and blue cotton with all strings and tabs. To the rear is a super ink stamp of the navy style stick eagle and swastika. To the edge is an embroydered '8' and marked in ink by hand is the sailoers name and probably rank number and date '42'. A really unusual piece of Germna navy memorabelia.

RARE..LUFTWAFFE GENERAL SUMMER BREAST EAGLE. (re-stocked as customer changed mind!) I obtained one of these from my contact in Germany last year. He has subsequently found me two more in 18 months, all sold very quickly. This is the 'last from his drawer' as he says!! A beautiful Luftwaffe breast eagle in gilt-washed aluminium for the Gerneral Officers Summer tunic or shirt. Fantastic detail, made by ASSMANN, with 'A' cast into reverse. Pin back.MINT CONDITION. This is actually not the same as a normal Assmann aluminium breast eagle, it has subtle differences. Gilt wash for starters, then the actually eagle has more and better detail, when comparing the two side by side. Also the eagle itself is slightly different, daintier, and the eagles leg which holds the swastika is cast free of the main body of the bird. So very delicate!! The standard eagle has the leg and swastika cast as part of the main body, all joined together. A rare item and would look fantastic with any Luftwaffe display, especially if you have some Luftwaffe Gerneral's insignia etc.

RASC Coloured F.S.Cap. Quality construction coloured F.S.cap for a member of the RASC. Fine serge black body, peak and skirt with white piping and an all white crown. Glazed cotton lining with separate headband. Gilt Geo.VI slidered cap badge with brass GS button. Approx size 7. Excellent condition with some signs of wear and loss of nap to crown edges.,

RASC Officer's Coloured F.S.Cap. WW2 period, fine wool coloured field service cap for an officer of the RASC. Dark blue, body with white crown and dark blue piping with gilt RASC buttons and a gilt and enamel small size RASC badge. Fully lined with plush headband, manufacturer's/owner's label now missing. Excellent condition with very little wear, approx. size 6 7/8 - 7.

RASC Officer\'s Coloured Dress Cap. Pre-War RASC Officer\'s coloured dress cap. Black body with white piping with a bullion mounted patent leather peak surmounted by a gilt and enamel RASC badge. Cap manufactured by Bernard Weatherhill Ltd of Conduit St, London W1 whose details appear to the interior. Silk lined with leather headband approx. size 7. Generally good + condition with some moth tracking to top and crazing of the patent leather chinstrap.

RE Pocket Book No.4 Demolitions 1946. RE Supplementary Supplementary Pocket Book No.4 Demolitions 1946. Useful 72pg manual outlining the use of all types of explosives, their properties and their respective employment. Also has comprehensive coverage, inc. photographs of exploders, Beehive and Hayrick charges. Good, used condition with light marking, creases etc.

Reconnaissance Corps cap badges. White metal Reconnaissance Corps cap badge with 2 loops to reverse with brass cap badge with slider to reverse. Sold as a pair. Good, clearly used examples with light verdigris to brass example.

Reconnaissance Regt. O/R Cap Badge. WW2 O/R's white metal cap badge. This example has a high polish but has not lost details, has both lugs and backing plate.

Red Devils - WW2 . Red Devils by A.H. Franks - ' How the British Paratrooper Learns his thrilling job '. C1942 patriotic title describing the paratrooper life with chapters on parachutes, first jump, battle school, and paratroops in action. Good, overall condition with some marking etc.

Regulations for Army Ordnance Services - 2in. Mortar Ammunition. 1945ed.Regulations for Army Ordnance Services Part 7- 2in. Mortar Ammunition - Pamphlet No.15A. 74pgs with a large number of line drawings, diagrams and exploded views demonstrating all aspects of ammunition, fuzes and packaging for the 2" Mortar. Also includes the rarely encountered 2.in Mortar , actuating trip wire for minefield clearance. Good, clean condition, has been folded. Rarely encountered.

Regulations for the A.T.S. 1941 Regulations for the Auxiliary Territorial Service 1941. 192pgs covering all aspects of A.T.S. life from kit issue to ' arrest whilst drunk '. Good, clean condition, ex lib.

Reichsarbeitsdienst (RAD) stickpin. Reichsarbeitsdienst (RAD) Arbeitsdank badge, marked to the reverse \' RAD, P&L, Ges. Gesch.\' 49 mm long knurled pin.

Reichsbahn Officials Collar Patches. Unissued collar patches for a Reichsbahn Official to be worn on the closed neck tunic. These examples are still joined together and lack the seperately applied swastika. Excellent, unissued condition.

REICHSKREIGSFLAG RARE VERY SMALL 'E BOAT' SIZE'. this is the size of flag everyone looks for as it's so easy to keep and display. can form part of a collection and be a background in a drawer or similar. This size and type of Kreigsflag was definately used on small naval vessels and especially on E-boats and U-boats. It's just the right size to fly from the stern flag ploe etc. Made of a very high quality red cotton linen (not the usual rough sackcloth type) the colour are very bright and quality is superb. There is a little damage here and there, and a 4" long tear that has been repaired. no material missing. One of the rope ties is missing, the other is present. Flag measures approx 19" x 32", a great small size.

Reichsnahrstand stickpin The Reichsnährstand or \' State Food Society \', was a government body set up in Nazi Germany to regulate food production. This 50mm stickpin by Deschler of Munich is in good, clean condition with bright gilding and small areas of patination.

Reichstreubund 10 Year Members Pin. Enamel and silvered stickpin awarded for 10 years membership of Der Reichstreubund ehemaliger Berufssoldaten - Society of Former Professional Soldiers. Good, worn condition, manufacturer marked to reverse.

Reichswehr/Early Third Reich Bandsman\'s \' Swallows Nests \'. A pair of shoulder caps or ' swallows nests ' used by bandsmen of the Reichswehr and early Third Reich period. Retained by hooks sewn to the reverse lining of the field grey, red piped with subdued tresse swallows nests.In good, used condition with one moth nip to artillery piping.

REMOVED FROM TUNIC HJ ARM TRIANGLE. This is a great HJ arm triangle for ‘Nord Hamberg’. In the usual black cotton backing with yellow ‘bevo’ lettering. Has been on a uniform or shirt and is a little worn with use! The ‘Nord’ part of the yellow lettering is faded. Nice , original district arm triangle.

Restricted Report on the PzKw.IV Tank. Extensive, hardbound 1943 Report on the German PzKw.IV Tank - Report on Examination of the Turret and Armament. Compiled by the Dept. of Tank Design within the Ministry of Supply and marked Restricted. This 157pg report covers every angle from firing circuits to armour, traverse, ventilation, observation and recoil with a host of other topics in between. Has a large number of b/w photographs, sketches, diagrams and gatefold plans. In excellent condition with the exception of some minor water damage to the bottom of the covers ( does not effect contents ). Highly detailed, and uncommon.

Revolvers of the British services, 1854-1954. 1989 1st ed. ' Revolvers of the British services, 1854-1954 ' by William Henry Jason Chamberlain. 80pgs, well researched tome concentrating on the Adams and Webleys that equipped the British forces. Illustrated through out with b/w photographs, diagrams and sketches. Excellent, clean condition.

RFC Stopwatch. Silver cased stopwatch engraved 1914 - 1918 mounted with a pair of silver RFC wings. High quality, white faced stopwatch contained in a marked, sterling silver case. Again, high quality, Swiss made movement capable of split and elapsed timings in full working order. All contained in it's original retailer's case. A high quality momento or souvenir of service in the RFC.

RFC Sweetheart Brooch. Silver and enamel sweetheart brooch in the form of an RFC badge overlayed onto a propeller. Marked ' silver ' to reverse and in good condition, patinated overall contained in period box.

RFC 1916 Manual - Notes on Rigging for Air Mechanics. RFC 1916 Manual - Notes on Rigging for Air Mechanics. 1917ed. 38pgs, illustrated with sketches and diagrams concentrating on the adjustments and the setting up of aircraft. Also includes sections on engines and propellers. Good used condition with marking to covers and folding, contents clean.

RFC groundcrew grouping. An unusual grouping to an RFC groundcrew member. 1st Air Mechanic Cecil Hinde originally enlisted in the 2/4th Battalion the Queens Cameron Highlanders in April 1915 transferring to the RFC in January 1916 as 14459. Grouping comes with a rarely seen \'Soldiers\' Small Book\' to the RFC, certificate of service indicating cessation of service in the RAF in Malta in 1919 based at the Seaplane base which is indicated by a personalised Christmas card. Accompanied by four technical manuals including 1915 \'Aeroplane Magnetic Compass\' , \'Notes on RAF (Royal Aircraft Factory) 8-Cylinder Engine\', \'Handbook of the .303 Lewis Machine Gun 1915\' and \'RFC Technical Notes\'. Some manuals are named to Hinde. Accompanied by some typed tecnical notes, an O/Rs RFC capbadge, RFC sweetheart and a photograph featuring a Bristol Fighter. There is a cross lightly pencilled on the photo, presumably indicating Hinde. Again worthy of further research.

RFC paperwork grouping. Grouping of paperwork to 2/Lt.C.S.C.Hunter who became a pilot in 1918. Group consists of a particularly well filled and attractive RFC Notebook with many colour drawings of engines, bomb fuzes, aircraft construction etc., a number of gun camera images mostly annotated with ' Sgt.Hunter 18 Sqn. ', 1918 RAF Commission document, various photos ( mostly civilian ) with some service images and groups, documents and some research.

RFC Portrait. Good, clear image 10 x 14cms approx of a Private in the RFC. Good details of the Maternity tunic showing the economy RFC shoulder title in wear. Mounted on a card backing with a Stoke Newington portraitures details.

RFC Swagger stick Good RFC swagger stick. White metal cane top featuring RFC wings with a silver band mounted below. Pleasing patination to cane with a brass tip.

RFC Sweetheart, beadwork Cushion. Large, 21cms x 20cms stuffed beadwork cushion displaying the crest of the R.F.C. entwined with decorative bead and trim work with the addition of sentimental verse. Unusual to find this type of sweetheart to the R.F.C.

RFC/Early RAF Practice Bomb & Carrier. WW1 and later period 3lb practice bomb and bomb carrier. Standard 3lb practice bomb with cast body and tinned vanes and plunger initiator designed to emit smoke on landing. Comes complete with bomb carrier designed to be attached to the aircraft. Tinned construction with cast brass release bracket which would originally had a wire retainer which engaged with the groove of the bomb, pulling this wire would release the bomb. Both items in excellent condition with large amounts of their original painted finish. INERT Available within UK only

RGA Antrim Shoulder Titles. Scarce shoulder titles worn by the Antrim Militia Royal Garrison Artillery. Worn very briefly between 1907-08. Good, used condition with all lugs.

Rhodesian PSYOPS Unit Stable Belt. Stable belt for a member of the Rhodesian 1 Psycological Operations Unit. Established as part of the Corps of Infantry on 1 July 1977 and Headquartered at Old Cranborne Barracks Salisbury (Harare). ' The main emphasis of 1POU was operations against the terrorist - structured towards psychological confusion of the enemy - the objective of so undermining his morale that he becomes unwilling to fight and is encouraged to defect from the forces of communism. ' In good, used condition and a scarce souvenir of the UDI period in Rhodesia.

Ripponden Zion Congregational Church Cloth Roll of Honour. Unusual, printed cloth roll of honour for the Zion Congregational church and Sunday school of Ripponden for the period 1914-17. Casualties and POWs are identified. Uncommon and in good, lightly marked condition.

RLB MEMBERSHIP CARD WITH DONATION STAMPS. A membership/donations card for the RLB or Reichsluftschutzbund. Basically the AirRaid Protection organisation in Germany. Booklet is in mint condition with 6 pages. Donation stamps complete for 1941-42 and part of 1943-44. Interesting to note that whoever issued this book was quite optimistic as the donation pages are dated 1945-45, 1946-47, 1947-49 & 1948-49!!! Nice piece of history. Post free in. U.K.

RLB Stickpin. 65mm stickpin for the Reichsluftschutzbund organisation the paramilitary organization in the Third Reich charged with air raid precautions in residential areas and among smaller businesses. Knurled pin, manufacturer marked \' H.Schauenburg, Pforzheim \'. Good, used condition with light rubbing to highlights.

RND Anson Battalion Shoulder Titles. WW I brass shoulder titles, ' Anson '. Worn by the 8th. Anson Battalion 2nd. Royal Naval Brigade Royal Naval Division. Both in good condition with flat loops.

RND Anson Battalion Sweetheart Brooch. 30mm x 30mm approx. Royal Naval Division Anson Battalion sweetheart brooch. A scarce example of a War-raised unit badge, gilt and blue enamel example, utilising the design of the cap badge introduced in1916. Very good condition, original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, gilt fresh.

Roberts Memorial Workshops Billiard Scorer. Boxed ' Peall's Record ' Billiard scorer produced by disabled soldiers and sailors of the Roberts Memorial Work Shops. Lord Roberts Memorial Workshops was an organisation set up to create employment for wounded ex-servicemen and named after Field Marshal Lord Roberts after his death in 1914. They produced a large number of products during and after WW1. Good condition complete with instructions, box with reinforced corners.

Royal Armoured Corps WW2 Officer\'s Silver Beret Badge. A fine scarce die cast, hallmarked silver example of an RAC Officers\' cap badge, bearing Birmingham marks for 1941 (R) . Three silver loops to the reverse. Makers stamp J.R.G.&S. (J.R.Gaunt & Sons). Good overall condition, patinated.

Royal Armoured Corps WW2 Officer\'s Silver Beret Badge. A fine scarce die cast, hallmarked silver example of an RAC Officers\' cap badge, bearing Birmingham marks for 1941 (R) . two silver loops to the reverse, third loop does not appear to have been fitted. Makers stamp J.R.G.&S. (J.R.Gaunt & Sons). Good overall condition, patinated.

Royal Army Ordnance Corps Coloured F.S. Cap. WW2 Period O/R's R.A.O.C. coloured field service cap in the Corps colours of dark blue with red piping. Wool body, heavy cotton lining with a suede headband with a brass R.A.O.C. cap badge. Approx size 7, good, used condition, moth free.

Royal Artillery Lady\'s Levee Belt Buckle. Gilt Lady's levee belt buckle featuring gilt filigree two piece buckles mounted with silver gilt Royal Artillery devices. Worn on a brocade belt by Ladies on mess nights. Good, slightly dulled condition.

Royal Berkshire Officer's cord boss cap badge. Royal Berkshire Officer's cord boss cap badge with 2 mounting wires to reverse. Bronze centre on red backing (commemorating the battle of Brandywine Creek, American War of Independence.) with dragon surmounting ' Royal Berks '. Circlet states ' Ps.Charlotte of Wales's '. Good, clean condition.

Royal Carmarthen Militia, O/R\'s shako plate C1800-16. A very uncommon die-stamped brass example of an O/R\'s shako plate of the Royal Carmarthen Militia from the period 1800 - 16 . It takes the form of being simply the Prince of Wales’s crest, with the distinctive fan shape coronet. In good overall condition with some verdigris and only one remaining of the three original soldered on, soft iron loop fasteners. (approx. 11cm x 9cm)

Royal Dragoons Silver sweetheart brooch. King\'s crown, silver, pin back sweetheart badge for the Royal Dragoons. Quality item marked \' silver \' to the reverse with manufacturers markings \' Wilson & Sharp Ltd, Edinburgh \'.

Royal Engineer Training Poster - Italian AP Mine. Large, 101cms x 69cms, 1942 Royal Engineer poster featuring the Italian B.4 Anti-personnel mine. Printed by Malby & Sons in full colour featuring cut away view and captioned identifiers of key components. Good condition with one repaired tear and various minor edge tears and nibbles.

Royal Engineer Training Poster - Stages in Camouflet Cratering. Large, 101cms x 69cms, 1942 Royal Engineer poster featuring the stages in camouflet cratering using primers and ammonal. Printed by Malby & Sons in full colour featuring cut away view and captioned identifiers . Good condition with one repaired tear and various minor edge tears, repairs and nibbles, has been folded.

Royal Flying Corps 1917 Casualty Medal Group. Great War Officer's, Royal Engineers Attached Royal Flying Corps 1917 Casualty Medal Group, consisting of British War and Allied Victory medals named ' LIEUT E F C BUDD '. The medals remain in good condition. ** Eric Frank Corydon Budd was attached to 52nd Squadron, Royal Flying Corps. He was killed whilst serving as an observer on an Artillery Observation mission. His adjutant wrote after his death, “Budd was on Artillery Observation and acting as Observer when he was attacked by four enemy scout machines. His pilot was immediately killed, the machine descending of its own accord. Budd was meanwhile firing continuously, and it was found when the machine reached the ground that he had fired the whole of his ammunition. He was picked up unconscious and died within one hour. During the unequal fight he brought down one enemy machine. He was universally admitted to be one of our best Observers. He is a great loss to the Squadron”. Group comes with a quantity of photocopied research material.

Royal Fusiliers (City of London Regiment)Officers Coloured Field Service Cap An excellent example of a coloured field service cap worn by an officer of the Royal Fusiliers (City of London Regiment). Dark blue melton cloth body with bullion and silver badge and gilt buttons. Silk lining with plush headband. Clear signs of wear but no moth damage. Approx size 7.

Royal Irish Regt. QSA/KSA Pair. QSA, Bars: Belfast,Wittebergen, Cape Colony and KSA, Bars: South Africa 1901 and 1902 to 4774 Sgt. T.Molloy ( Pte. on KSA ) 1st RL.IRISH.REGT . Good condition, polished, now patinated with contact wear, original but tatty ribbons. Unresearched

Royal Marine Colour Sergeant's Arm Badge. A superb, high quality example of the Royal Marine Colour Sergeant's arm badge. Featuring high relief, multi colour, bullion and wool embroidery, this pattern of badge was current between 1923 - 1953 with the high quality suggesting pre War manufacture. It was worn on the right arm of the blue uniform above three stripes.

Royal Marine Commando Souvenir Belt. Blue-grey canvas belt with '37 Patt fittings with Royal Marine embroidered shoulder titles, Commando Group sleeve badges and a royal Marine cap badge attached to the belt. Clear evidence of the fitting of unknown badges to the belt but now missing, good, overall condition.

ROYAL MARINES COMBINED OPS ARM BADGE. A nice example of. Combined Ops arm badge. Removed from uniform with obvious stitch marks. Thompson machine gun over anchor in red thread on dark blue background. Acquired from WW2 veterans family along with standard medals. Nice, used condition.

Royal Naval Auxiliary Service Medal. Infrequently encountered Royal Naval Auxiliary Service Medal. Awarded for 12 years service in the Royal Naval Auxiliary Service (RNXS), formerly the Royal Naval Minewatching Service, disbanded 1994. This example awarded to a Mrs F.M.Pullen and in excellent bright condition.

Royal Naval Division Grouping. Small ephemera grouping to a William Thomas Elliott who served with the Royal Naval Division. Elliott's service certificate indicates service with the Hood Battalion but some of the photographs seem to show men from the Anson Battalion. All of these items came from a recent house clearance and includes an RND Christmas card and an H.M.S.Victory cap tally.

Royal Naval Division Tally. Scarce WW I, bullion wire sailor's cap tally, "Royal Naval Division". Worn on sailor's caps with khaki uniform in the early days of WW1 . Full length ( 106cms approx. ), good, used condition with some creases.

Royal Naval Patrol Service Mine Sweeping Anti Submarine Brooch. Featuring the 1940 designed Royal Naval Patrol Service Mine Sweeping and Anti Submarine badge in the form of a brooch or tie pin. This badge was unique to the the Royal Naval Patrol Service and was awarded for six months service in minesweepers and anti-submarine trawlers. Marked \' sterling silver \' to reverse, patinated overall.

Royal Naval Patrol Service Silver Badge. A die - struck silver badge designed to be worn on the sleeve by men of the Royal Naval Patrol Service after 6 months service. Trawlers crewed by fishermen with NCO s and officers drawn from RNR made up the bulk of the service initially but this was expanded to provide purpose built vessels and full time naval personnel. The design of the badge was created by Kruger Gray a well known artist and medal designer. The design symbolised the work of both the minesweeping and the anti-submarine personel. In good , clean condition with registered design number to reverse.

Royal Naval Patrol Service sleeve badge. Silver 2nd patt. Royal Naval Patrol Service sleeve badge. Awarded for six months sea service and worn by all ranks, this badge was considered an 'award' .The NPS operated vessels, often converted commercial craft and fishing boats on Minesweeping and Anti-Submarine duties in both home waters and further afield. The 2nd pattern badge replaced the first pattern which had a pin fastening with the replacement design intended to be sewn to the lower left sleeve. Good, used condition.

Royal Navy Clasp Knife Rodgers 21306 Royal Navy clasp knife with marlin spike, made by Rodgers of Sheffield, England, and stamped with number 21306 to the reverse ricasso. Inspection stamp to bolsters. Good, used condition with tight joints.

Royal Navy Officer's Cap. A good example of a Royal Navy Officers cap. Fine wool body with patent leather strap, mohair band with bullion Officer's badge. Typical quilted interior with Luton makers markings, leather sweatband marked in ink 6 3/4 and named ' D.K.Black '. In good, clean condition, moth free and toned bullion badge.

Royal Navy Photograph Album and Paperwork Grouping HMS Hood Interest. Grouping of paperwork and albums pertaining to the extensive service life of P.G.Parkhurst. Joining as a boy entrant in 1921, Parkhurst's first ship was HMS Hood in which he served until late 1924 taking part in the World Cruise of the British Service Squadron. Accompanying this group are two souvenirs of the cruise, one in the form of a commercially produced photograph album the other a pictorial booklet. Parkhurst went onto serve throughout WW2, leaving the Navy in 1957 as a Lieut.Commander ( Electrical ) and the group includes an extensive sea diary of appointments and cruises, certificate of service, educational certificates, promotion qualifications, and commission documents for Warrant Officer and Officer status. Various other items of paperwork including torpedo records, travel warrants, newspaper etc come with the group. All items in good overall condition, some minor damage to album. Would definitely reward further research.

Royal Navy Volunteer Reserve Wireless Telegraphy Brooch. Silver and enamel, pin back brooch. Blue enamel R.N.V.R. scroll beneath the Crowned laurel wreath and between the Wireless Telegraphist wings, the reverse impressed "Sterling". Good, used condition, original pin fittings.

Royal Pioneer Corps Officers' Dress FS Cap. A particularly good example of the coloured dress FS cap worn by officers of the Pioneer Corps. Rich wool body with an unmarked, lugged silver cap badge with a silk lining with a Moss Bros label to interior. Wire cording to skirts and crown with unmarked silver buttons. In excellent, clean condition with minor wear to the interior.

Royal Scots Fusiliers Casualty Trio. 14/15 Star, War and Victory trio to 17847 Pte.Percy Walter Perry Royal Scots Fusiliers . Perry was killed on 25.09.15 in action with the 1st Battalion probably in the tale end of the action at Bellewaarde and has no known grave being commemorated on the Menin Gate. He originally came from Burton-on-Trent. Medals with original ribbons in good, clean condition, toned overall.

Royal Warwickshire Regt. Swagger Stick. Lovely, clean example of a regimental swagger stick featuring the badge of the Royal Warwickshire Regt to the ball. Both ball and tip are of highly polished silver plate mounted onto a cane that features a french polish type finish. Exceptionally clean example with light rubbing to highpoints of regimental badge.

Royal Warwickshire Regt. Swagger stick. Royal Warwickshire Regt. swagger stick. White metal ball top with impressed R.Warks Regt. device with brass tip. 70cm in length. Good, used condition.

Royal Welch Fusiliers Printed shoulder titles. A pair of WW2 printed cloth shoulder titles to the \' ROYAL WELCH FUSILIERS \'(Jon Mills BoBD 2958). Both in good worn condition and was manufactured by Calico Printers.

Royal West Kent O/R's F.S. Cap. 1941 dated o/r's F.S. cap for a member of the Royal West Kent Regiment. Size 6 7/8 manufactured by J.Collett Ltd with a RWK white metal cap badge. This example recently recovered from a loft and is accordingly ' salty ', clear evidence of the ' Brylcreem Boy ' owner with staining to the interior and the old soldiers' trick of keeping the crown together by use of a safety pin. Good example.

Royal West Kent Regt. Medal and paperwork grouping. Grouping of medals, insignia and paperwork to sunstantive sergeant 6344037 James Oliver of the 1st Btn. Queens Own Royal West Kent Regt. Oliver was with the BEF and returned via Dunkirk, subsequently qualifying as a PTI. Curiously his Certificate of Regular Service states home service whilst medal slip and medals indicate other service including award of silver wound badge! Paybook indicates award of 39 Star. Other insignia present including capbadge with stamped service number. All items in good used condition contained in old cigar box, further research required.

Royal Wiltshire Yeomanry O/R\'s Dress Cap & Shoulder Scales. Pre war O/R's dress cap for a member of the Royal Wiltshire Yeomanry. Probably emanating from the pre-war period, the so-called ' long weekend ' enjoyed by this highly sociable territorial unit. Red wool body with nickel buttons and patent leather strap and o/r's bi metal cap badge. Black cotton lining with leather headband with size 7 1/4 paper label. Accompanied by a pair of mail shoulder scales worn by cavalry units. Good, slightly dusty condition with some light moth grazing.

Russia - Soviet: Medal for Bravery. Established on 17th October 1938. Also known as the Medal for Courage , Medal for Valour and Medal for Gallantry . Considered the most highly respected Soviet military medal, it was awarded to personnel of all ranks in the Army, Navy, Border Troops and Ministry of Internal Affairs troops for personal bravery in a theatre of operations; in defence of USSR borders; for performance of a soldier's duty in life-risking situations; and for activities against spies and subversive elements. Citizens as well as foreigners were also eligible for this award. This award could be received more than once. It is made of silver. This example is a 2nd type, 1st variation with award serial number stamped: ‘ 1017583 ’. This serial number is indicative of an award made in the first half of 1944.

Russian Empire, M1907 Army Enlisted Man’s Hat Badge. Original Imperial Russia Army Enlisted Man’s M1907 Hat Cockade. Die stamped white metal with painted details. Both blades to reverse intact.

Russian Front Buttonholes. Russian Front award ribbons for wear on the lapel. 28mm, Russian Front ribbon attached to a button, 12mm. Priced individually inc. of UK postage.

Russian Front medal with Packet Original late war Russian Front medal, with original packet of issue indicating manufacture by Gustav Brehmer. Good overall condition with partial split of one edge of the packet.

Russian Front medal. Original late war Russian Front medal, with original ribbon. No ring mark with light wear to highlights.

Russian Front \' Ostmedaille \' Medal - Ringmark \' 88 \'. Original Russian Front medal, ringmarked with what appears to be ' 88 ' indicating manufacture by Werner Redo, Saarlauten. Excellent, clean example with a matching ribbon.

Russian Front \' Ostmedaille \' Medal. Original Russian Front medal, ringmarked with what appears to be ' 30 ' but is difficult to make out. Excellent, clean example with a matching ribbon with slight mark to reverse.

Russian M1940 Shapka-Ushanka Russian M1940 Shapka-Ushanka. This pattern was adopted in April 1940 to replace the Budionovka. This example in good, used condition with typical soiling, nap wear to the fleeced cotton crown , and some minor fur loss to some edges. Has what appear to be the original cotton tie strings and gilt and enamel cap star. The grey cotton interior shows minor soiling and evidence of wear. In the interior crown can be found the manufacturer's mark, this is of the more generic wartime type where the block stamp only has the ' 4 ' discernible.

Russian Order of the Red Star. Original WW2 USSR Russian Order of the Red Star. Good, clean example with undamaged enamel and a light patination overall. Manufacturer marked to reverse with inscribed issue number. Unresearched.

RUSSIAN WW2 BELT BUCKLE AND PARA JUMP BADGE. Both these items came with an original WW2 EKII, and the family said all had come back from the war with one of their relatives. All brass one piece belt buckle, still retaining a cut-off piece of leather. In the center is a Russian star with hammer and sickle inside. Reverse has all the fittings. There is also a metal and enamel parachute award badge. Consist of a styalised parachute with a plane underneath the canopy. At the tip of the parachute lines is a separate lozenge with the number ‘1’. (Other side has a’2’ on it) Apparently awarded for 1st jump FROM an aircraft! Screw-back fitting to reverse.

Russian WW2 Medal for Battle Merit. The Medal for Battle Merit was a Soviet military medal created on October 17, 1938 awarded for “courageous defense of the state borders“, “combat action resulting in a military success” or “successful military and political training and preparation“. Soviet style mounting, numbered to reverse and in good, used condition.

RZM Marked BDM Achievement Badge. An RZM Marked BDM Achievement badge - In silver grade and maker marked M1/15, indicating production by Ferdinand Hoffstätter of Bonn. Also marked with a letter ' B ' to the reverse. The silver BDM awards are very much scarcer than their equivalents in bronze. Excellent, clean condition with some light wear to finish.

S Coded S84/98 Bayonet - matching numbers. S84/98 Bayonet with matching numbers to bayonet and scabbard. Coded S/245G, a manufacturer which is as yet unidentified but with the ' G ' signifying manufacture in 1935. Bayonet in deep blued condition with minor rubbing to high points, a small area of pitting to cross guard, and various inspection stamps. Scabbard with matching manufacturer code and matching number 3394 a. However, scabbard has some corrosion damage to reverse and wear to the bluing to lower part with the bluing intact where protected by a frog. With a better scabbard this would be an exceptional early example. Age proof, OVER 18 required

S.A.T. Mortar ( 2 inch ) 1942 Manual. 1942 S.A.T. Vol I, Pamphlet No.8 Mortar ( 2-inch ). 16pgs inc. diagrams and sketches outlining the use of the standard British infantry mortar used during WW2. Good, clean condition with very minor rusting of staples.

S.A.T. Vol I, No.7 - Radial Twin Vickers AA Mounting. Manual. S.A.T. Vol I, Pamphlet No.7 .303-inch Machine Gun Pt.II Supp - Radial Twin Vickers A.A. Mounting 1942. 15pg manual demonstrating the uncommon twin Vickers for mounting in the rear of a 15cwt. truck for AA use. Illustrated with b/w photographs. Good condition with rusting of staples.Uncommon.

S.A.T. Vol.1 No.3 Rifle 1942. 1942ed. S.A.T. Vol.1 No.3 Rifle. 44pg manual dealing with the standard .303 No.4 Rifle in use by the British Army during WW2. Includes 8pg appendix detailing the No.4T sniper rifle. In excellent, clean condition having pre-punched holes to enable use in contemporary binders designed to hold SATs.

S.A.T. Vol.I No.24 P.I.A.T 1943 1943 Small Arms Training Vol.I, Pamphlet No.24 Projector, Infantry, Anti-Tank (PIAT). 24pgs with amendments, illustrated with sketches demonstrating all aspects of the use of the PIAT. In good, used condition with minor marking and staining to covers.

S.A.T. Vol.I No.5 Anti-Tank Rifle 1942. 1943 Small Arms Training Vol.I, Pamphlet No.5 Anti-Tank Rifle 1942. 12pgs with amendments, illustrated with sketches and diagrams demonstrating all aspects of the use of the Boys AT Rifle. In good, used condition with minor marking and staining to covers.

S.A.T.No.19 Anti-Tank Gun - 25mm Hotchkiss Mk I. 1939 S.A.T. Vol.I Pamphlet No.19 Anti-Tank Gun - 25mm Hotchkiss Mk I on 25mm. Carriage, Mk.I. Scarce manual for the French canon de 25 mm semi-automatique modèle 1934. When the BEF landed in France in 1939 it had insufficient numbers of anti-tank weapons, as a stop gap they were issued 300 guns which became known as Anti-Tank Gun, 25 mm. Hotchkiss, Mark I on 25 mm. Carriage, Mark I in British service. 54pgs outlining general usage, sighting, ammunition etc. Reasonable copy with marking to covers and some light staining.

S.A.T.No.6 Supp No.2 Motley Mount & 100 Round Magazine Equip. Uncommon 1943ed. S.A.T. Vol.I, Pamphlet No.6 Supplement No.2 ' The Mounting Seat A.A. ( Motley Mounting ) and The 100 -Round Magazine Equipment '. 18pgs with multiple b/w photographs describing the Motley Mount with double Bren guns ( and Lewis ) and the 100 round high speed Magazine for use with the Bren. In excellent, clean condition.

S.A.T.Vol.I No.20 .303 Lewis Machine Gun. 1939 Small Arms Training manual vol.I, No.20 .303-inch Lewis Machine Gun. 31pg, clean copy of the manual describing all aspects of training to use the Lewis light machine gun.

S.Staffs VC Winner\'s Tunic - Capt.A.F.G.Kilby. South Staffords full dress tunic worn by Capt.A.F.G.Kilby who went onto win the VC at Loos in 1915. Red tunic with white facings with gilt S.Staffs buttons bullion badges and Captain's epaulettes. Fully lined with Kilby's name in ink to lining. This tunic was deaccessioned by the Staffs museum and is accompanied by notes identifying and validating it's provenance with copy images showing the tunic being worn. Kilby was promoted to Captain on 1 April 1910 when he was only 25. An accomplished linguist, he was fluent in Hungarian and German, and when war broke out in August 1914 he was learning Spanish. He was posted to the British Expeditionary Force in France and Flanders with the 2nd Battalion, The South Staffordshire Regiment during the First World War. Kilby was 30 years old, and a captain when he performed an act for which he was awarded the VC and during which he died. He was killed in action on 25 September 1915 whilst leading his company attacking enemy positions near Cuinchy, on the Le Bassee Canal, on the first day of the Battle of Loos. Kilby's extreme heroism and gallantry during this attack was noted and he was awarded a posthumous Victoria Cross on 30 March 1916. Tunic is in generally excellent condition with some minor moth tracking, a small number of moth holes and a tear to the reverse of the r/h sleeve.

SA Brigade 57 Göttingen Day Badge Die - struck tinny for an SA ' Appell der Brigade 57 Göttingen 1935 '. Good, used condition.

SA Bronze Sport Badge Miniature Stickpin. Miniature SA bronze sport badge in stickpin form. Manufacturer marked to reverse, good, used condition. POSTFREE within UK

SA Buckle and Belt. Original, sleepy example of an SA belt and buckle. Type 2, all brass buckle WITH \' sun wheel \' swastika marked \' RZM 36 \' indicating manufacture by Overhoff & Cie Ludenscheid. Belt leather contemporaneously shortened with light crazing to surface. Good, untouched example.

SA Collar Insignia. Pre-1939 pattern collar insignia for SA Rottenfuhrer, two 5mm silver/white stripes with black centre on an emerald background ( Sachsen or Nordmark ), RZM label to reverse. Good, used condition with clear evidence of having been removed from a uniform POSTFREE

SA Collar Insignia. Pre-1939 pattern collar insignia for SA Rottenfuhrer, two 5mm silver/white stripes with black centre on an emerald background ( Sachsen or Nordmark ). Good, clean condition. POSTFREE

SA Day Badge. Pin back, die struck ' tinny ' celebrating the ' Sportfest der SA-Brigade 112 23.9.34.' Bronzed finish, good, used condition.

SA Gruppe Nordsee Bremen Day Badge. Cast, pinback day badge for SA-Gruppe Nordsee in Bremen 6-7th June 1936. Striking design in relief with manufacturer's details ' Bruno Mulde, Bremen ' to the reverse. Good condition with very minor wear to finish.

SA Lagermutze Eagles. Embroidered silver wire eagles for use on the SA Lagermutze. Three eagles cut from a roll embroidered onto a blue backing on tan. The blue backing was for either Hansa or Hessen. Excellent unissued condition. Veteran bring back.

SA MEDICAL OFFICERS- LEATHER BELT POUCH! I have not had one of these before, had a Hitler Youth one that is similar. Beautifully made hard leather medical belt pouch. In tan leather. Lid is beautifully marked NSDAP in gothic lettering and above is the SA roundel, as found on the SA dagger grip. Stialised SA with a twin circle. Both deeply stamped into the leather. On the belt loop side of the pouch there is a small makers stamp EG Launer GMBH and dated 1940. Front of lid is deeply stamped with the letter 'S'. Nothing inside, but a great piece of SA equipment. In very good condition indeed.

SA MEMBERSHIP STICK PIN. A round alloy SA members stick pin as worn on the lapel etc. A knurled pin to the reverse. Not a pin I’ve come across before.

SA Reserve Stickpin. Stickpin for wear in civilian clothes for members of the Sturmabteilungen der NSDAP-Reserve. Excellent bright condition marked ' GES.GESCH.' to the reverse along with a manufacturer's logo. One of a number of badges acquired by a Control Commission Officer.

SA shoulder boards. SA Shoulder straps. Pair of shoulder straps for SA-Sturmann to SA-Haupttruppfuhrer from SA Foot units including the SA-Standarten ' Feldherrnhalle '. Straps of the sew in type with both having RZM labels to the reverse. Both in good condition with some minor marking and wear.

SA Sport Shirt Insignia. Machine woven sport emblem for use on the SA sport shirt. Third pattern insignia featuring a black SA runic symbol on a white background. The black indicates use by the SA Groups of Berlin-Brandenburg or Niederrhein. In good, unissued condition.

SA Sports Award - Bronze. An early brass made bronze class SA sports award in good, used condition with some of the lacquered finish remaining. Fully maker marked and issue numbered 104104

SA Sports Badge For War Wounded. An SA Sport badge for War Disabled by Werner Redo in bronze. In zinc, bronzed, with block hinge and contoured pin with flat wire catch. Maker marked RZM M1/100, for Werner Redo in good, clean condition with bronzed finish now fading, with light wear to highlights, scarce badge. Good example.

SA Sports Badge, in Silver. Die stamped SA Sports badge, Type II, in silver. 1st type named to the reverse with the maker’s name ‘ W.Redo Saarlauten ’. Good, used condition retaining much of it\'s original finish with minor rubbing to highlights and surprisingly uncommon.

SA Treffen BRAUNSCHWEIG 1931 Badge. Initially struck in recognition of an early clash with the communists this badge was raised to party status after Hitler's accession in 1933. This example is of the 2nd design being an oval shape, pinback, of solid aluminium construction with an RZM and a maker of M1/35 to the reverse. Finished has dulled with some light oxidisation to recesses. Good example.

SA Wehrmannschaft Buckle. Late war ( introduced in 1943 ), SA Wehrmannschaft belt buckle. Manufactured in die-struck aluminium with maker marks RZM M4/22 for CT Dicke, the only manufacturer of these buckles. The SA Wehrmannschaft were an armed and active SA field unit that saw action against partisans. This example is in clearly used condition with scratches and rubbing to highlights. Scarce original buckle.

SA/SS M29 Eagle. Early M29 eagle for use on SA/SS and Party headwear. Die struck white metal with silver wash finish with both fixing pins intact. Good, used condition with wear to the high points.

SA80 Bayonet and DPM PLCE Scabbard. SA80 Bayonet and 1996 dated Infantry scabbard PLCE Nylon bayonet Sheath and comes with black plastic bayonet 'frog' scabbard. Scabbard has saw blade and integral sharpening stone with the ability to attach the bayonet to become wire cutters. Good, used condition with owner's details ' Cpl.Tock ' to reverse of scabbard. UK 18+ Sales only.

SAAR 1935 Commemorative Tinny. Die Struck tombak commemorative tinny depicting a large mobile swastika that reads “1. März” to the top arm and “1935” to the lower. This is then behind an outline of the Saarland state. Pinback fastening to reverse with manufacturer's details ( R?o?binson, Oberstein ). Good, clean condition.

Saar Winter Help campaign Tinny. Die stamped brass tinny produced in aid of the Winter Help campaign held in the Saar. Pin fastening to reverse, in good used condition.

Saaz 1933 Daybadge. Die-stamped, pinback day badge for 3.Verbandsturnfest Saaz 1933. Manufacturer marked to the reverse. Good condition.

Sachsen Gau Appell 1936 Day Badge. Die-struck alloy day badge for the Sachsen Gau Appell 1936. Pin backed, dated to the reverse 20-21 June 1936 and manufacturer marked Wachtler & Lange, Mittweida. Good, clean condition.

Saluting in the Army. 1947 ' Saluting in the Army ' a 16pg illustrated booklet produced by the War Office with the history, traditions and instructions for saluting - who knew ? Ex Lib. IWM some foxing to card covers, otherwise clean. POSTFREE within UK

SAS Officer's Bullion Wing. Superb SAS wing in bullion for probable use on the no.1 Dress or Mess uniform. Rich bullion silver wire wings with highlights picked out with thread centring on a parachute in gold wire all in high relief on black wool. Bullion thread has toned deeply to wings giving a pleasing appearance. Black cotton padding to reverse retaining central padded core with clear evidence of having been removed from a uniform. Glue to reverse from previous mounting. A highly attractive set of high quality wings .

SAS POUCH, AMMUNITION, 1958 Pattern, Self loading rifle. The SAS Regiment developed a series of personalised items of webbing to supplement and augment existing kit issues. This addition to the belt order was officially noted as Stores Ref. CN 8465-99-130-0247 POUCH, AMMUNITION, 1958 Pattern, Self loading rifle and this particular example is marked thus along with a manufacture date of 1979 by MECO. This example in good used condition, clearly named to a trooper.

Schlagetertag 1936 Tinny Die-stamped, pinback tinny issued in memory of Albert Leo Schlageter a member of the Freikorps who was executed by the French for his sabotage activities. Good, used condition.

Scots Guards Officer Dress Cap. A high quality officers cap of the Scots Guards from the Guards\' preferred retailer of Edward Smith, Cork Street, Bond St, London whose mark is prominent to the centre of the silk lining. Of pre-1936 manufacture with bullion facing to peak and bullion wire crown. Diced ribbon surmounted by a sterling, multi-piece Scots Guards badge by Ludlow. Badge patinated overall. Silk lined with leather headband and velvet forehead cushion with initials \' W.C.\' inscribed to headband. In generally very good condition with some staining to ribbon which appears to have come from the layer of oiled cloth that covers the body interior under the lining.

Scots Guards Officer's Cap Star. Scots Guards officer's small size, silver / gilt and enamel cap star with two long loops . The Star of the Order of the Thistle. A diamond cut star with gilt centre backed with green enamel. Not maker marked but tests as silver. Good, used condition.

Scots Guards Officer\'s Star. Excellent quality officers silver / gilt and enamel cap star,with two loops to reverse with makers details for ' Ludlow London ' . Crisply cut Star of the Order of the Thistle with gilt and enamel centre.

Scots Guards Warrant Officer Class 2 W.O.II Bullion Sleeve Badge Small size, King\'s crown Scots Guards Warrant Officer Class 2 W.O.II Bullion Sleeve Badge. Excellent, used condition.

Scratch built model of a Russian T55/72 Tank. Scratch built tin model of a Russian tank. Looks to be loosely based on a T55/72 hybrid and well executed. Came with the effects of a Royal Engineer who had seen service in the Gulf and Afghanistan.

Sea Fury Pilot\'s Notes. 1950 2nd ed. Pilot's Notes for Sea Fury 10 & 11. 56pgs + fold-out plates showing cockpit layouts, instrumentation etc. Heavily used with staining, marking and minor tears but an original edition.

Seaborne Observer Corps Shoulder title. Printed Seaborne shoulder title as worn by R.O.C. Observers aboard ships. In 1944, during preparations for the invasion of France, a request for volunteers from within the ranks of the ROC produced 1,094 highly qualified candidates, from which 796 were selected to perform aircraft recognition duties as Seaborne Observers. The Seaborne Observers assumed control of each ship's anti aircraft batteries with the intention of reducing the previously high incidence of friendly fire, between allied vessels, a function in which they were highly adept. Good condition with clear evidence of having been removed from a uniform. Uncommon.

SEAC Shoulder Titles. Pair of locally produced S.E.A.C. shoulder titles utilising thin string stitched to wool with mesh backing. Clear evidence of having been removed from a uniform.

Second Pattern NSKK Crash Helmet National Emblem. Alloy, second pattern NSKK crash helmet National Emblem. RZM and manufacturer marked M1/8 to reverse with all retaining pins intact. The whole emblem has been blackened and retains much of the original black painted banner and eagle surround. Good overall condition and uncommon.

Sectioned No.75 Hawkins Grenade. An officially sectioned Grenade,hand,No.75,A.T.Mk.1. Introduced in 1942 and designed primarily used as an anti-tank mine this particular example was manufactured in Jan.1943. Containing either Ammonal or Nobels 704 the grenade was intiated by pressure onto the striker plate breaking the capsules of the No.27 igniter and detonating the explosive. This example has been sectioned and filled with a composition to represent the explosive and repainted complete with markings. This item was obtained directly from an EOD source. INERT

Seitengewehr 1914 ( Gottscho ) Bayonet. An example of the uncommon S1914 ( Gottscho ) pattern bayonet. Often described as machine gunners' bayonets there is no evidence to support this. Designed by Dr.Lucian Gottscho as infantry bayonets for the Bavarian and Wurttemberg armies there is evidence of a small production run of a maximum of 27,000 units including saw back versions making this a scarce bayonet. This example in good condition with the distinctive grips in undamaged condition other than bruising, marks etc. The ricasso carries the mark of Gottscho, a stylised ' GR ' in a lightbulb shaped cartouche with the initials ' BI ' alongside with an inspection mark to the top of the blade. Full length blade in good, clean condition contained in a scabbard with approx 60% of it's original paint. A good, clean example of a scarce bayonet. Available in the UK only.

Sentinels of Empire supporters badge. Founded in 1931 by Commander Oliver Stillingworth Locker-Lampson CMG, DSO,using his family motto \' Fear God Fear Nought \'. The \' Blue Shirts \' were a quasi-paramilitary organisation \" to peacefully fight Bolshevism and clear out the Reds! \".They attracted praise from Rosenberg the Nazi philosopher and had some links with Mussolini. Although claiming 100,000 members, the Blue Shirts were short-lived and appeared to make little impact with Locker-Lampson subsequently going on to become a strong supporter of Churchill and a vehement derider of anti-semitism. Badge is in deeply toned condition with the reverse impressed with maker\'s details \' Denton & Down London \'. Uncommon.

SET OF 3 SMOOTH GILT BUTTONS FOR THE SA KEPI. Apparently these are the buttons found on the front of the tan coloured Third Reich Kepi’s. All three are in mint condition and all 3 are RZM marked on the reverse. I have owned a few of the Kepis over the years and the button is a prominent part. If you need a spare to finish off a nice Kepi, now is your chance. (Price for all 3)

SET OF 6 ORIGINAL ALUMINIUM CAP WREATHS FOR LUFTWAFFE VISOR CAP. 6 original pressed aluminium cap wreaths used on the Luftwaffe NCO’s and enlisted mans visor caps. All different makers do all slightly different! Each one has one fixing pin at the reverse missing, easily remedied if you are handy. Otherwise ideal display items. Priced at £65 for the LOT.

SET OF 9 THIRD REICH 'BUTTON HOLE' MEDAL RIBBONS. Worn in the button hole when in civilian dress. These ribbons are arranged in bows or rolls. Complete with button to the back. I have a set of 9 which consist of EK2, Luftschutz medal, EK2(ww1)with cross of honour with swords, cross of honour with swords, war merit cross, war merit cross with swords, war merit medal, cross of honour without swords, ek2(ww1) cross of honour with swords (roll).

SET OF 9 THIRD REICH NUMBERS FOR EPAULETTES. Very hard to find original numbers and you are missing some from various epaulettes, here is a chance to complete them. There are 9 numbers in all. 0,2,2,3,4,6,7,8,8. Most grey metal but on in silver wash.

SET OF BRITISH MILITARY HEADPHONES FOUND IN FRANCE. These are British WW2 bakelite headphones, found in a butchers shop attic in France. Marked on each ear piece DLR No2 S. They were found along with the German Wehrmacht market cable reel listed separately. In the attic of a butchers shop is Seguret, France. Original piece of cable attached. No idea if in working order, but looks as though they could be.

SET OF COLLAR PATCHES FOR REICHSBAHN - RAILWAY TUNIC. A lovely matched pair of collar patches for the Third Reich Reichsbahn. Black velvet backing piped in red, with brass winged railway wheels. Removed from a tunic with machine stitching evidence on the reverse. Great display pieces.

SET OF GILT METAL CAP INSIGNIA FOR THIRD REICH NAVY VISOR. This is a lovely matched set of gilt eagle and swastika and wreathes with roundel for the Third Reich naval visor cap. All pins intact. We often see army and Luftwaffe cap sets, but never sets for a naval cap. In great condition with all gilt covering. Ideal for adding to a naval display or perhaps you have a cap with missing badges.

SET OF ORIGINAL WW2 MEDALS IN FAMILY TIN BOX. I have pictured the box and contents exactly how I received it. An old tin money box that contained 6 medals, 3 ribbon bars, the family address and a pressed 4 leaf clover! I have just left them as I found them. 2 Defence medals, 2 39/45 War medals, a France and Germany star and an Africa Star. Label is from an address in Huntingdonshire.

SET OF WW2 THIRD REICH ERA BAHNSCHUTZ INSIGNIA. This nice set of 'officers' Bahnschutz insignia comprises of a matched pair of epaulettes and a lovely set of collar patches. The shoulder boards have a red underlay with bullion tress on the top, alternating blue/silver. There is a single gilt rank pip.The collar patches are black velvet with red edging. A brass gilded train carriage and single gilt rank pip on each. A great matched set. Ideal for display with a Bahnschutz dagger and other insignia.

Sherwood Foresters Soldier's Small Book. Soldier's Small Book to 5827 Pte.Alfred, John Foster, Sherwood Foresters. Foster, a native of South Africa enlisted in South Africa and went on to serve in the Boer War with subsequent postings to Malta, China and Singapore. He was wounded in the leg in June 1900 at Schwartzkop and went onto be awarded the QSA with four clasps. Good original condition with numerous entries would reward further research.

Shooting to Live - W.E.Fairbairn & E.A.Sykes. Published in 1942 as a companion to his better known work ' All in Fighting ', W.E.Fairbairn combined with E.A.Sykes to outline handgun use. Much of the methodology was unorthodox and gleaned from experience in the Shanghai police and was thus of far more use than the received teachings of the military. This experience was passed by Fairbairn to numerous military groups from the Home Guard to SOE. 96pgs with b/w sketches and diagrams, complete with d/w which has merging and a tear to spine. Uncommon.

Short History of 7th Armoured Division. 1945 ed.A Short History of 7th Armoured Division June 1943 - July 1945. With a foreword by Montgomery and compiled by officers of the division this 171pg history starts with the Desert Rats in Scicily and follows their campaigns from Normandy to Berlin. Illustrated with b/w photographs and maps. In good clean condition, but as with most examples with a fragile spine.

Shoulder Strap SS-Mann. Original, slip-on shoulder strap for wear by SS-Mann through SS-Hauptscharfuhrer ranks for wear on the black uniform. Alternating black/aluminium twist cord on black wool backing with double thickness webbing type retaining staapwith two retaining loops. Reinforcing eyelets for use with screw-in type retaining buttons. Excellent condition with some very minor corrosion to eyelets.

Shropshire Yeomanry B.D. Blouse. Large size B.D.Blouse to the Shropshire Yeomanry as part of 6 Army Group Royal Artillery, Eighth Army. This B.D. was probably worn by a member of either 75 or 76 Regiment R.A. which were made from the Shropshire Yeomanry when they were dismounted and became Artillery. The size 14 B.D. blouse 1939 ( ? ) dated features a tailored open collar with locally made, probably Italian, insignia with Shropshire Yeomanry titles, 6 AGRA, war service chevrons and artificer or fitter trade patch to r/h sleeve and 8th Army and good conduct chevron to l/h sleeve. Medal ribbons to left breast indicate service in Africa and Italy, the main area of operations for the two regiments. In excellent condition with lifting of stitching to one s/title.

Siamese P1907 ( Smiling Tiger ) Bayonet. British made P07 Enfield bayonet part of a small contract for Siam and has the famous “Smiling Tiger” cartouche on the left side of the Picasso with 4 Thai characters. Supplied by BSA to the government of Siam in 1920 only 10,000 were made for King Rama’s bodyguards, “The Wild Tiger Corps”. This example contained in it's locally produced steel scabbard made by the simple expedient of braising the throat and chape of the original scabbard to a steel tube in order to replace the leather components which tended to fall foul of the climate. Unusually clean condition with one minor dent to scabbard.

Signal Magazine - Tiger Cover. Dual language, Italian/German 1943 edition of Signal featuring a Tiger to the front cover. Usual contents of war news and with colour centre presentation. Good, used condition with some chipping to spine.

Signal Training Pamphlet No.8 - inc section on pigeons. 1942 \' Signal Training ( All Arms ) Pamphlet No.8 Signal Office Working \'. 32 pg pamphlet, whilst not the most exciting of titles it contains a section on pigeons, their care, storage and use and a section on parachute forces use. Good, used condition with some marking to covers, clean contents.

Signed Photographic Portrait of Lord Cornwallis. Photographic portrait, 21 x 28cms of Colonel Wykeham Stanley Cornwallis, 2nd Baron Cornwallis KCVO, KBE, MC. Educated at Eton and the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst he served with the Royal Scots Greys on the general staff in France and Flanders. He was wounded and awarded the Military Cross. He was later Honorary Colonel of Thames and Medway Heavy Regiment, Royal Artillery. Keen on cricket, he played the First-class cricket for Kent between 1919 and 1926. He succeeded his father in the barony in 1935 and was Chairman of the Kent County Council between 1935 and 1936. Good clear image mounted on board signed in ink to mount. Crease to r/h corner.

Silenced Sterling SMG user handbook. 1974ed \'User Handbook Sterling Patchett Silenced Sub-Machine Gun 9mm Mk.5\' 26pg handbook printed on spiral .bound, laminated card by the Sterling Armament Co, Essex. Complete with expanded views of the gun and silencer and thorough instructions for the gun adopted by British special forces as the SMG 9mm L.34.A1. In excellent condition.

Silver A.T.S.Bar brooch. WW2 silver A.T.S. bar brooch. Pin fastening marked \' silver \' to reverse. Good, clean condition.

Silver Army Air Corps Capbadge. Solid silver Army Air Corps badge as worn by glider pilots officers. Although not marked this exampe has been tested and is of a high grade silver. Excellent, crisp striking with particularly fine detail. An excellent example.

Silver Army Air Corps/Glider Pilot Sweetheart . Silver and enamel pin back sweetheart badge for the Army Air Corps/Glider Pilot Regt. Marked silver to the reverse and in bright, clean condition.

Silver DJ Proficiency badge. Silver grade Leistungsabzeichen des Deutschen Jungvolks. Polished alloy pinback badge, numbered to the reverse patinated overall, good condition.

SILVER PANZER/TANK BADGE BY 'AS'. (This is part of a collection of souvenirs bought back by a soldier in the Parachute Regiment. All 100% original and never been in collections.) This silver tank/panzer award badge is in excellent shape with a good silver finish to front and reverse. Ball type rear hinge and good pin and hook. The makers mark of AS within a triangle, is cast into the metal just under the ball hinge. Thought to be the maker Adolf Schulze. Again an untouched, un-messed with badge.

Silver Presentation Cigarette/Card Case - South Lancs Regt. A high quality, hallmarked silver cigarette and calling card case with calf interior and integral propelling pencil. London marked for 1904, made by the Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co.Ltd with deep engraving to the obverse. Inscribed to Capt.E.C.L'Estrange of the Prince of Wales Volunteers ( South Lancashire Regt. ) surmounting a PWV badge and surrounded by signatures of brother officers who subscribed to it's cost. Signatures are clear and are identified as officers of the 1st and 2nd Battalions in the accompanying research . Excellent, quality item in excellent condition, calf interior a little dry with some minor loss.

Silver RAF ladies compact by Gieves. Superb silver and enamel ladies compact by Gieves of London in it's original Gieves box. Approx 50mm, hallmarked silver, approx 70gms ( Birmingham 1928/29 ) compact featuring superb enamelling to lid which is surmounted by a highly detailed silver and enamel wing. Interior has mirror to lid and has it's original, unopened contents. An exquisite, undamaged example which is unlikely to be bettered.

SILVER WOUND BADGE- NEAR 100% FINISH- NICE MAKER. A very good example of a Third Reich silver wound badge. Solid construction, flat back. The silver wash finish is 100% complete on the front, with just a little grey on the reverse. Pin back and hook all fine. Maker marked 107, which is Carl Wild -Hamburg. In lovely condition, hard to find like this.

SINGLE LUFTWAFFE COLLAR PATCH FOR HAUPTMAN IN THE ARTILLARY. A nice single patch is red for artillery with silver bullion wreath and 3 silver 'seagulls'. In very good condition. Has been stuck to a board at some time so residue on the reverse. An idea display item.

SINGLE MINIATURE STICKPIN THIRD REICH EASTERN FRONT MEDAL. A super larger stickpin, about 9mm across, depicting the Easter Front award. In near mint condition, black background with grey metal edges. Nice twisted pin. I have two of these only. Priced each.

SINGLE WEHRMACHT SLIP ON EPAULETTE. A single eppaulettette for a NCO in the Wehrmacht with the rank of Unteroffizier or Corporal. Piped in white do for Infantry. Faded green wool with faded bullion rank edging. A little wear around where the button would have rubbed.

SLR Bayonet (L1A3) & Frog. 1971 dated SLR bayonet (L1A3) & Frog. Enfield produced example complete with its accompanying Mk5 scabbard and \'44 Patt webbing frog. Blade shows signs of sharpening with some bruising to scabbard and to hilt of bayonet. Good, clean condition.

SMALL COLLECTION OF 7 WW2 SCOTTISH REGT. CAP BADGES. A very nice little selection of 7 cap badges for the following regiments. The Border Regt., The Royal Scots, Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, Kings Own Scottish Borderers, Gordon Highlanders, Seaforth Highlanders,Royal Highland (Black Watch). These are all original items and not ‘re-strikes’. All in excellent uncleaned condition.

SMALL COLLECTION OF BRING BACK SOUVENIRS. 5 interesting items bought back by a local (to me!) infantry soldier. He had more stuff (so he remembers) but this is all he can find now. Consists of two visor cap cockades, one for an army visor and one for a Luftwaffe visor, a sew in epaulette for a cavalry Unteroffizier, and 2 period German black and white pictures of troops near a railway, both marked on the back 'Belgium souvenir Sept 1944'. All in good condition. One pin missing from Luft cockade.

SMALL PIN-BACK LUFWAFFE LAPEL EAGLE. Small Luftwaffe eagle with pin back for womens or civilan wear. Great detail in grey zinc. Ideal display eagle with other Luftwaffe items.

SMALL SIZE DJ MEMBERSHIP PIN BADGE. Alloy badge for membership of the DJ. This is the smaller/miniature size in excellent condition, with pin-back. Grey alloy finish with burnished highlights.

Small Third Reich Party Flag. Three piece construction Party flag with printed swastikas on separately applied circles. 23cms x 15cms probably previously attached to a string or wooden dowel with one side with a rough seam. Good, used condition.

SMALL THIRD REICH PERIOD CIGARETTE/CIGAR WOODEN BOX Just a bit of ephemera from the period. Wooden box that used to contain cigarettes or cigars. Measures approx. 8”x5”x4” with a lid. Has the brand name ‘Urtex’ and it would have contained 100 pieces. Stuck to the front is the Third Reich duty or tax stamp for 8 Rpf and it very clearly shows an embossed eagle and swastika. Bit of nonsense really, but things like this have not survived.

SMALL THIRD REICH SILVER NAVY BUCKLE FOR ADMIN BELT. Last piece from the German family. This is quite a rare buckle. A silvered brass naval administration buckle for the everyday moire belt. This is worn on the thinner dark blue moire fabric belt for officers and midshipmen. Buckle is a brass base but heavily silver plated. Great detail and in lovely condition. Reverse has possibly the original stock number and price 2.15 rm, so looks like to have never been worn and came straight out of the stores or shop.(shown with a large buckle for size comparison)

SMALL WAR-TIME UNION JACK FLAG WITH W.D. MARKINGS. This Union Jack measures 2' x 1.6" and is in mint condition. Was found with the 2 battledress tunics listed elsewhere. Has been stored away from sunlight so all colours are as new. Cotton hem has many and various markings stamped in ink. Most unintelligible, but maker can be made out in top corner 'Liverpool' and underneath the WD arrow. One single brass eyelet in the cotton hem. Seems to be unused.

SMALL WW1 PERIOD 'TRENCH BUGLE' ? Bought with other personal pieces from WW1. This is a super little brass bugle, which I was told was carried by this Officer and used in the trenches. No markings anywhere, but it's a cute small size, about half the size of a normal bugle. Looks to be a WW1 period hunting horn possibly, but a nice piece of memorabilia. (medal not included, size comparison!)

SMALLER SIZE LUFTWAFFE SPORTS VEST EAGLE. This is the smaller sized cotton ‘bevo’ Luftwaffe eagle as sewn to some sports vests and shirts. Black eagle on white cotton and it has the ‘bevo Wuppertal’ maker on the left corner of the fabric. A little grubby but a super display item.

SMALLER THIRD REICH NAVY BRASS BUCKLE FOR MOIRE BELT. This buckle was for the black/dark blue moire belt worn every day by officers and midshipmen is the Third Reich navy. A much smaller buckle than the parade belt size.(shown in one picture with larger buckle for comparison) Still depicted the same anchor with rope and Laurel leaves. In near perfect condition with nearly 100% of the fire gilt over a brass base. The buckle is still complete with the secondary small claw slide that attached to the moire belt. Another great display item with a navy collection.

Smock Camouflage - 10 Para. An example of the last incarnation of the Denison smock - The Smock Camouflage 840599973. This example a size 2, worn by a member of 10 para whose badges appear on both arms along with jump wings. Working full length zip, all poppers, closures , tail etc present and working . Good, clean condition with clear colouration, slightly faded label, and some wear to knitted cuffs. An excellent example.

SOE ' Tyre Slasher ' Folding Knife. ' Knives, Dagger Jack, D.B. ' as per the S.O.1 Descriptive catalogue. These distinctive folding knives with their single blade and their small hook-shaped additional tyre-slashing blade which was specially designed to cut rubber. A good example with intact grips although the unmarked blade has been sharpened giving a straight profile rather than the upswept cutting edge as issued. Priced to reflect this.

SOE A.C.,Delay Ampoules. A full boxed set of acetone ampoules for use with the British Limpet mine. The acetone ampoules contain differing strengths of acetone which when inserted into the A.C. Delay and crushed, ate through a celluloid washer which retained a striker. The differing rates of dissolving the celluloid washer dictated the length of delay, an orange ampoule for instance, giving a 7.5hr delay. Release of the striker intiated the Limpet. Ampoules contained in their original waxed card box, all ampoules intact but have some settlement of their colour stains. Uncommon item of SOE/Special forces equipment. UK Sales ONLY

SOE A.C.,Delay Fuze. Fuze, Delay Action, A.C.,Mk1A (A.C.Delay) British Mk1A A.C. Delay for use with the Limpet mine. Acetone ampoules containing differing strengths of acetone which when inserted into the A.C. Delay and crushed, ate through a celluloid washer which retained a striker. The differing rates of dissolving the celluloid washer dictated the length of delay, an orange ampoule for instance, giving a 7.5hr delay. Release of the striker intiated the Limpet. This example in very good condition retaining approx.80% of it\'s original grey paint and retaining striker. Uncommon item of SOE/Special forces equipment.

SOE Crimping Tool, Type 6. SOE Crimping Tool, Type 6 , used for providing a double waterproof crimp for the No.8 or No.27 detonator used for intiating explosive charges. No manufacturing markings. In excellent, unissued condition in it's original preservative and wrapping.

SOE Crimping Tool, Type 6. SOE Crimping Tool, Type 6 , used for providing a double waterproof crimp for the No.8 or No.27 detonator used for intiating explosive charges. No manufacturing markings. In good, used condition.

SOE Crimping Tool, Type 6. SOE Crimping Tool, Type 6 , used for providing a double waterproof crimp for the No.8 or No.27 detonator used for intiating explosive charges. No manufacturing markings. In excellent, unissued condition in it's original preservative and wrapping.

SOE Crimping Tool, Type 6. SOE Crimping Tool, Type 6 , used for providing a double waterproof crimp for the No.8 or No.27 detonator used for intiating explosive charges. No manufacturing markings. In unissued condition.

SOE/OSS Spring Cosh. A good example of the spring cosh made for the OSS and SOE. 18.5cms long when closed and 43cms extended with a contemporary paracord lanyard. A little over 8000 coshes were manufactured by the Timms Spring Co. of Ohio of which 1000 were delivered to the British Ministry of Supply. This example in good operable condition with some minor wear and scratches and toned overall. UK SALES ONLY

SOE/Special Forces Switch No.4 igniter. Switch No.4 ( Type 6 Pull Switch ). Widely used igniter by both SOE and Special forces employing a simple striker mechanism triggered by pulling on the rear loop. Switch has swivelling mounting bracket which enables it to be used with a tripwire and comes with a screw in spring snout to receive safety fuze. Good, clean condition. INERT

Soldatenbund e.V breast eagle. Impressive pin back breast emblem for the Soldatenbund e.V or Soldiers League. Impressed white metal with stout pin fitting marked \'Ges Gesch\' to reverse. Some rubbing to high points but most frosting remains. Introduced in 1936 it was superceded by an altered design in 1939. Unusual and uncommon.

Soldier Magazine - Montgomery Memorial Edition. Sept.1958 edition of the Soldier magazine ' Goodbye to a Great Soldier ' Montgomery memorial edition. Full colour Monty portrait to front cover. Good, clean condition with a slight scuff. POSTFREE within UK

South African Parachute Regt. Beret. C1990s South African Parachute Regt. red beret. Wool body with leather headband and synthetic liner. Unmarked sterling parachute forces cap badge with reinforced patch to interior. Maker and size label now missing leaving adhesive traces. Good, clean condition.

South Salopian Yeomanry Trooper\'s Helmet Plate. Two-piece South Salopian Yeomanry Trooper\'s helmet plate. laurel wreath decorated plate with white metal faceted, rayed star surmounted by a garter \' South Salopian Yeomanry, the three leopard\'s mask of Shropshire centered surmounted by a Victorian crown. Good, patinated condition with all fixings present.

South Staffs Cap Badge and Holland Patch. Bi-metal O/R's South Staffs cap badge mounted on the Holland patch. I believe this example was worn by members of the 2nd Battalion as the patch only covers the knot whilst members of the 1st Battalion wore a larger patch.

South Staffs Officers OSD Cap Badge and Holland Patch. A good example of a South Staffs officers OSD cap badge with Holland patch backing. Unfortunately one blade now missing, light wear to high lights.

South Staffs \' Knot \' Sweetheart brooch. South Staffs sweetheart badge in the form of a Staffordshire knot. Gold wire formed into rope forming thedistinctive three-looped knot that is the traditional symbol of the English county of Staffordshire and features prominently on the badge of the South Staffs Regiment. Contained in a contemporary jewellers box. Quality item.

South Wales Borderers O/Rs post 1901 helmet plate. A good die stamped brass example of an other rank\'s post 1901 helmet plate to the South Wales Borderers. Universal crowned star pattern with a SWB centre. Lugs to star modified but present, three lug fixing to centre. Lightly patinated overall with some traces of gilt to centre and reverse. [

South Wales Borderers Officers Silver Cap Badge. Hallmarked silver South Wales Borderers Officer's cap badge. Cast silver with long lugs and featuring hallmarks for Birmingham 1923 and the makers marks for Jennens & Co. Good, clear detail, patinated overall.

Souvenir China Tank Model. China model tank by Willow Art China, Longton. Registered design featuring a MkI male tank with rear steering wheels. 125mm in length, the model also features the crest of Leeds with the words ' Model of British " Tank " '. Popular souvenir of the period in good undamaged condition with undamaged gilding.

Souvenir China Tank Model. China model tank by Arcadian China, Stoke on Trent. Registered design featuring a MkIV male tank . 120mm in length, featuring the crest of Ramsgate. Popular souvenir of the period in good undamaged condition with light rubbing to gilding.

Souvenired Wehrmacht Belt and K98 Bayonet. Genuine Normandy souvenir acquired directly from veteran's family .Wehrmacht belt with a tabbed, steel buckle by ' Dr Franke & Co ' dated 1941 with a similarly dated and marked tab with separate load attachment ring. Buckle worn with some vestigial paint to obverse but with most finish remaining to reverse. Also with attached frog and bayonet, in this case a 1941 dated example by Herder & Sohn with a non-matching numbered scabbard by E.Packe & Sohn but clearly having been together for most of their existence. Bayonet shows clear signs of use with extensive sharpening, scabbard has had tip removed and now appears to be plugged by dried soil.

Souvenired WW2 German M43 O/R\'s Breast Eagle. Souvenired Wehrmacht National Emblem, produced in BeVo weave in rayon conforming to the 1943 pattern a slightly greyer colour than it's similar predecessors. This example still attached to a section of material used in the manufacture of the Drillichbluse summer tunic that has been roughly cut from a tunic.

Soviet Army Uniforms 1961 - Manual. Published at the height of the Cold War this 91pg Restricted manual gives an extensive overview of Soviet Army Uniforms, badges and insignia. Large number of coloured illustrations. Good, clean condition. Excellent reference.

Soviet Order of the Patriotic War 1st Class. A Soviet Order of the Patriotic War 1st Class. Good, used example with undamaged enamel and heavily patinated overall. Manufacturer marked to reverse with inscribed issue number. Unresearched.

Soviet Russia Order of Glory 3rd Class. Soviet Russia Order of Glory 3rd Class. The Order of Glory (Russian: Орден Славы) was a military decoration of the Soviet Union established by Decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet on November 8, 1943. It was awarded to non-commissioned officers of the Red Army as well as to junior lieutenants of the air force, for bravery in the face of the enemy. Silver and enamel with engraved issue numbers to the reverse. Good, used condition.

Soviet Victory Over Germany Medal and Certificate. Medal “For the Victory Over Germany in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945” with award certificate. Established on May 9, 1945 to denote military participation in the victory of the Soviet armed forces over Nazi Germany in the Great Patriotic War. This example awarded in 1945, certificate in used condition with creasing and marking.

Special Forces /SOE code silk. Highly uncommon, wartime enciphering key printed on silk as used by SAS, Jedburgh teams and other clandestine forces. Using the one-time pad system of encription this key was used for encoding and decoding messages and was printed on silk for it's durability and ease of concealment, particularly in clothes. This particular example also includes shorthand message blocks for ease of transmission. Measuring 40cms x 45cms approx it is in excellent, clean condition.

Special Forces Signals Congratulatory Card. Large size card entitled ' Special Force Signals ' and carrying a photo and a congratulatory paragraph to the interior. This card was sent to many of the SOE and Special Forces radio ops on behalf of Brigadier F.W.Nicholls Chief Signals Officer SOE. Good, overall condition with minor marks and creasing.

Special Forces/Commando Lock Knife. Using the same body as the SOE Tyre Slasher Knife this single bladed knife is associated with issue to special forces and Commando usage. Clip pointed blade marked \' A.Wright & Son Ltd Sheffield \' with undamaged chequered Bexoid grips and a steel staple. Blade appears to be unsharpened and is clean with full cross graining. top of the blade a little oxidised where it sits above the grips.A better than average example. UK Sales ONLY

Special Forces/Commando Lock Knife. Using the same body as the SOE Tyre Slasher Knife this single bladed knife is associated with issue to special forces and Commando usage. Clip pointed blade marked \' Watts Sheffield \' with undamaged chequered Bexoid grips and a steel staple. Blade has been sharpened and is stained but retains its profile. Blade and action are tight and fully functional. A good, used example. UK Sales ONLY

SPECIAL ORDER OF THE DAY 2 MAY 1945. This is the small A5 sized paper leaflet given to all servicemen by Field Marshal Alexander. It was issued to mark the end of the Mediterranean Campaign in defeating the Italians and started when the Allies landed in Sicily in 1943. Obtained from the effects of Gnr. J.D.James who fort in N.Africa, Italy and ended in Austria. Was in Royal Artillery, mobile Anti-Aircraft. Paper has been folded to go inside pay book. Otherwise in very good condition. (Post free)

SPITFIRE 22 &24 PILOT'S NOTES PAPERBACK BOOKLET. printeed by Air Data Publications in Lancashire, this is the pilot's small handbook for the 22/24 Spitfire. Mk 22 was introduced in 1945 and the 24 in 1946. This publication is hand dated inside as 1950 but were declared obsolete in 1955. Good condition with lots of information and pull out drawings etc.

Spitfire Pilot's Notes Mk 22 & 24. Official 1947ed of 'Pilot's Notes for Spitfire 22 & 24'. 40 page booklet with card covers running through the salient information required for flying these particular marques of Spitfire. B/W illustrations and diagrams including gatefold photographs of cokpits and aircraft systems. In excellent, clean condition with very minor fading and creasing to boards.

Spitfire Pilot\'s Notes. Official 1947ed of \'Pilot\'s Notes for Spitfire IX, XI, XVI\'. 42 page booklet with card covers running through the salient information required for flying these particular marques of Spitfire. B/W illustrations and diagrams including gatefold photographs of cokpits and aircraft systems. In excellent, clean condition with very minor fading to boards.

SS Bayonet/Sword Portapee. SS O/R's bayonet/sword portapee. Now generally accepted as a bayonet knot these examples are sometimes found worn with swords. Wide bullion straps with the twin black lines running up each side with the large bullion ball having alternating black and silver threads on the ball crowned with a black cap. The stem and slide have a 'zig-zag' black and silver weave. The bottom of the ball has a black centre. Excellent, used condition.

SS Membership Stick Pin. Original 13mm SS Membership stick pin in silver gilt and enamel. Maker marked to the reverse ' Hoffstätter Bonn ', and marked ' Ges. Gesch.' for “Gesetzlich Geschützt”, with separately applied number ' 79440 ' Featuring a knurled needle pin accompanied by a functional spring loaded retaining device. In excellent, clean condition with undamaged enamel.

SS OFFICERS FULL ARMBAND-REMOVED FROM TUNIC. This is a very nice, classic construction SS officers armband in red wool. Has typical 3 piece construction with the black swastika in moire fabric tape stitched to the white circle, which again is stitched to the red wool base. Nice clean colours, no fraying or damage. There is one small moth hole to the reverse in the corner, it does not notice. There is evidence of a paper label being stuck to the reverse, but this is now gone leaving the adhesive residue. You can see where the armband was stitched to a tunic around the edge, and then seems to have been cut off cleanly along/beside the seam. A very nice, ORIGINAL armband that will display well.

SS PARTY ARMBAND WITH ORIGINAL SS RZM LABEL-MINT. These armbands are definately quite rare, Tom Wittmann has one or two similar on his site. This is a perfect condition, hight quality wool construction , 3 piece party type armband. However, it was issued and worn by SS personel. Does not have the twin black lines on the Waffen SS or Algemine SS type armbands, but has a great SS RZM paper issue label on the inside!! There are many pictures of SS personel wearing party type armbands, and this is obviously one of these. It\'s never been issued or worn and the armband is open at the back as it\'s never been stiched together to form a \'loop\'. A great opportunity to obtain a rare armband in mint, unissued condition.

SS Sleeve Badge - Higher SS Police Leader. A particularly scarce example of a sleeve badge for a Higher SS and Police Leader outside the Reich assigned to the Reich Security Central Office. Constructed in bullion embroidered onto fine black cloth with an oil paper backing featuring SS runes superimposed over a police device. In excellent, used condition with clear evidence of having been removed from a uniform.

SS Westland Regiment Recruiting Leaflet. Double sided, gate fold, colour recruiting leaflet for volunteers in the SS Westland Regiment. Westland was formed from Dutch and Flemish volunteers and was part of the 5th Wiking SS Panzer Division and fought extensively in the East. One of it's most notable recruits was Anton Mussert. Leaflet full of stirring images of the ' Germanic ' SS soldier and the healthy, proud life of a recruit. Good condition with two minor tears along the line of fold.

SS-Steel - Kelly Hicks. 1st 2004 ' SS Steel ' by Kelly Hicks, no.387 signed copy. 240pgs essential reference to the subject of collecting SS helmets identifying the SS decal patterns and which helmet maker they corresponded with, characteristics of original helmets and what to look for in the latest fakes etc. Good, clean condition.

Stainless Steel Naval(?) Issue Clasp Knife. Stainless steel clasp knife by G.Ibberson & Co., Sheffield with the patent no.978245. 8cm hollow ground blade with a marlin spike that locked by the use of the lanyard ring. Scales stamped ' Stainless Steel Throughout '. Typical of knifes used by the Navy. Good, clean condition. 18+ UK sales ONLY

Stalag VIIIB Lamsdorf POW Photograph Grouping. A large number of photographs ( 50+ ) pertaining to Sgt.R.G.Peat, POW No.9625 of Stalag VIIIB Lamsdorf. Stalag VIIIB Lamsdorf was a large, German prisoner of war camp, later renumbered Stalag 344. It was located near the small town of Lamsdorf (now called Lambinowice, in Poland) in what was then known as Upper Silesia. 100,000 Allied POWs passed through the camp during the war and It is believed Peat was one of the 1000 or more RAF NCOs transferred from Sagan in 1943 although this has to be confirmed. 16 of the studies appear to have been taken in the camp and the other views are of home and family, they all bear a Stalag VIIIB stamp or a ' gepruft ' stamp to the reverse indicating that they have been inspected by the camp authorities. Good, clean condition and a grouping that would reward further research.

STEEL WEHRMACHT COMBAT BUCKLE. A good example of a steel WW2 Third Reich Wehrmacht combat buckle. One piece stamped buckle with applied hook to the reverse. Was originally painted in combat green but this has worn off the front due to age and time. The reverse has a lot of the original colour present, looks to be a nice olive green. Can’t see a maker stamped anywhere, could be under the paint. Nice period buckle.

Sten Machine Carbine by Peter Laidler. 1st Ed.2000 Sten Machine Carbine by Peter Laidler. One of the Collector Grade weapons series, now out of print, this is an exhaustive study of all marques of the Sten gun and it's foreign imitators and derivatives. 370pgs with large numbers of b/w photographs, diagrams and sketches covering the weapons with tabulated information on parts, contractors and accessories. Good, clean condition and difficult to obtain.

STICK PIN BADGE FOR the HAMBURG K.D.F. I have not seen this stick pin before. It’s for the pre-WW2 Third Reich organisation the KDF. Kraft Durch Freude - Strength Through Joy. A German workers leisure organisation. A great little badge for The Hamburg area. Features a Viking sailing ship with the KDF symbol of a swastika inside a cog on the sail. Round metal badge has a red celluloid backing disc. Twisted pin.

Stickpin Award bar - Imperial German service. Award bar for wear in the lapel. This example displaying awards won during WW1, EKII, Cross of Honour, Wound badge in black. All awards mounted on a knurled pin with brass retainer. Good, used condition with wear to high points of wound badge.

Sudan Defence Force Supply Department Officer\'s Silver Badge. Officer's silver cap badge with two loops to the reverse worn by the Sudan Defence Force Supply Department. A shamrock upon a multi-rayed star with Egyptian hallmarks to the reverse for 1941-42. Attached to a length of three piece material in unit colours indicating use as a pagri badge. Ribbon has fading with significant shadowing behind the badge whilst the badge in uncleaned condition. Pleasing combination and uncommon.

Sudetenland Medal. A good example of The 1 October 1938 Commemorative Medal (Sudetenland Medal). Tombac construction with original ribbon. No manufacturer evident. Bright finish with some areas of wear, attractive example.

Suffolk Regiment Victorian O/R\'s Pagri badge Large ( 65mm ), Victorian, die struck brass Suffolk Regt. o/r's pagri badge for wear on the foreign service helmet. Stout pin to reverse and in good, clean condition.

SUPER 1943 DATED LUFTWAFFE SIDE/OVERSEAS CAP. A really nice example of the blue wool Luftwaffe other ranks, overseas or side cap. In perfect condition with no damage or moth. Luftwaffe eagle and roundel original to the cap. Interior blue cotton lining with RBN number along with size 57 and date 1943.

SUPER GROUP OF 5 THIRD REICH COURT-'FRAKSPANGE' MOUNTED-RARE. This is a very nice, but most unusual court mounted group of 5 medals. Consisting of the EK2, War Merit with swords, Russian Front, 4 year Long Service, 12 year long service in gold. All the medals are in great condition and beautifully mounted on a red backing. The strange thing is they are mounted in 'REVERSE' ie, from right to left, instead of the normal left to right and at a slight angle. I have been reliably informed that this configuration is called "Frackspange", and was for wear on a Mess dress jacket or CIVILIAN TUXEDO, hence the strange angle!. A really stunning looking group, and Third Reich groups are difficult to find like this. The reverse had a makers label sewn to the red fabric, but that has been cut out.

SUPER PAIR OF MILITARY CANDLESTICKS MADE FROM THE HILTS OF BRITISH 1845 OFFICERS SWORDS. A very interesting pair, ideal for a study or den, or if you are brave enough, sitting on the dining room table!! A large matched pair of candlestick holders, made from the hilts of the British 1845 Officers sword. All brass construction, ray skin grips. Queen Victoria cypher on the sword basket. Both in excellent condition.

SUPER QUALITY SILVER TANK BADGE-HOLLOW BACK. A really nice quality example of the silver tank badge. Has 100% crisp detail, and 100% heavily silver plated finish. Reverse has the smooth/holow back finish with good quality catch and pin. This is not maker marked. Heavy than standard \'tombac\' type badges. Nice item.

SUPER SET OF 5 BOER WAR/WW1 BRITISH MINIATURE MEDALS. Worn on mess dress and civilian clothes. Made to the same standard and very high quality as their full sized counterparts. Mounted as worn, this group consists of Queens South Africa medal with following bars:- SA 1901, Belfast, Orange Free State, Cale Colony. 1914-15 WW1 Star WW1 War Medal WW1 Victory medal GeoV Long Service/Good conduct All in beautiful original uncleaned condition.

SUPERB QUALITY SOLID LUFTWAFFE CAP/HAT/KEPI EAGLE. Whilst most of these eagles are quite thin and stamped out of metal. This is a superb quality Luftwaffe eagle for a vistor cap or kepi or similar. fantastic casting detail it's very well made indeed and is quite thick and heavy. Made in alloy it is complete with the two affixing PINS, not flat bars or similar. It has a well known makers mark of FLL in little circles. They made a vast array of Third Reich award badges etc. A great little eagle. Visor cap? Or something else?

SUPERB QUALITY THIRD REICH GENERAL ASSAULT BADGE. A really solid, beautifully made example of the silver General Assault badge by GODET of Berlin. Great detail to the front with very little wear. Solid back and with a nice bevelled type pin. Hook is a broad type, meant to do the job! Makers mark stamped into the middle of the rear. A fine example of a quality, quite heavy badge.

SUPERB SET OF 5 MINIATURE MEDALS FOR BOER WAR/WW1 A lovely little set here with QSA/KSA/VICTORY/WAR MEDAL & CORONATION. Mounted as worn with pin back. QSA has 6 bars BELFAST/DIAMOND HILL/JOHANNESBURG/DREIFONTAIN/PAARDEBERG/RELEIF OF MAFEKING. A well travelled Officer who saw service in SA etc but was obviously recalled for war service in 1914/18 but probably just administration.

SUPERB THIRD REICH 6 - MEDAL GROUP. Mounted as worn for a parade tunic, this lovely 6 medal group consists of the following:- Iron Cross 2nd class, War Merit Cross with swords, WW1 War service cross with swords, Third Reich 4 years long service, Hungary silver faithful service medal, Bulgarian gold WW1 service medal. So the recipient of this group saw active service in the First World War, was associated with the Hungarian/Bulgarian conflict, and then saw active service in WW2 and was well decorated. All the medals are nicely mounted with the oriinal ribbons. They have nice age patina.

SUPERB WW1 BRITISH MILITARY ISSUE FOB WATCH NICKEL CASE. This is a lovely watch, and just feels so right when you hold it in your hand. heavy, chunky, extremely well made. Runs prefectly. Made by Henry Williamson Ltd for the British War Dept. Has perfect matching numbers to the face, the side and the revesrse case. 54405F. Here is an extract from the expert military watch site on the internet, it says it all! "The firm of Messrs. Williamson was founded in 1871 by H. Williamson and by 1903 they had factories at Coventy, Salisbury and Buren, Chaux de Fonds, Switzerland, called the English Clock and Watch Manufacturers Ltd. Their main offices and showrooms being at 77-79 and later 81, Farringdon Road, London. H.W. Williamson Ltd became part of English Watch and clock Manufacturers Ltd, which was taken over by Smiths ltd. in 1934.Henry Williamson, Ltd. owned a large watch factory in Coventry, England. They manufactured various American style movements, most of which appear to have been three quarter plate. During WWI (1914-1918) Williamson provided a large number of 18 size, open faced, 7 jewel watches to the British Government. They also provided 8 day aviation time pieces to the Admiralty and the Royal Flying Corps. Though the movements were made in Coventry, the dials are marked, “H. WILLIAMSON LTD LONDON” in two lines, along with the military issue number under the word, London. The military issue number is found on the dial, on the outside edge of the case body and on the outside of the back cover under a broad arrow. This issue number is not the same as the movement serial number or the case maker’s number found inside these watches. The majority of Williamson military pocket watches were in British made nickel Dennison cases."

Sussex Yeomanry & 16th ( Sussex Yeo ) Btn. Sussex Regt.1914-1919 1921 1st ed. The Sussex Yeomanry & 16th ( Sussex Yeo ) Btn. Royal Sussex Regt.1914-19 by Lt.Col.H.I.Powell-Edwards D.S.O. 398pgs with b/w plates and fold out maps with separate rolls of O/Rs and officers. The Sussex Yeomanry fought at Gallipoli, Palestine and the Western Front, good, detailed history. Good overall condition, clean contents with some foxing, spine sunned but boards bright. Ex. lib.

Swedish M 1867/89 Socket Bayonet. Socket bayonet for the Swedish 8mm Remington Rolling block rifle M 1867/89. Converted from M1867 stocks using the earlier model's long cruciform blade with sharp point. Shank with Swedish maker's logo: Crown over C (= Carl Gustavs, Stads Gevarsfaktori ) and two small inspector markings JB and GM, numbered 1619 to the other side. Good, clean condition.

Swedish M1867 Socket Bayonet. Swedish M1867 Socket Bayonet For The 12.17mm Remington rolling block rifle. Featuring a 50cm cruciform blade attached to a socket with a central locking ring. The shoulder is stamped with the Swedish Crown over ' C ' with initials ' O.K. ' and ' W.N.' with the other side carrying the initials of ' H.M. ' and ' P.S. ' with the number ' 1640 '. There is also a regimental mark of ' 13R 3K ' and ' No 53 '. Good, clean condition.

Switch No.1,Pull,Mark I. British pull switch No.1, Mk.1, another of the series of booby trap switches in use by special forces. Clearly marked MD.1 A4 to top of barrel and complete with it\'s percussion cap holder. Fully strippable and in excellent working condition. INERT UK SALES ONLY.

Switch No.10 Time Pencil Box. Painted two piece box for the storage of Switch No.10 time pencils. Packed in fives and originally sealed with a coloured tape to indicate length of delay. Good, used, clean condition. ( time pencil included for display purposes only ).

Switch No.10 Time Pencil. Switch No.10, Time Pencil. Widely used by SOE and special forces this delay action fuze was used in conjunction with a detonator or Bickford cord to set off explosives. This example has a yellow safety strip indicating an approx. 12hr delay. The pencil was initiated by crushing the copper tube that shrouds a glass ampuole containing corrosive liquid. In good overall condition. INERT UK Sales Only

Switch No.10 Time Pencil. INERT Switch No.10, Time Pencil. Widely used by SOE and special forces this delay action fuze was used in conjunction with a detonator or Bickford cord to set off explosives. This example has a black safety strip indicating an approx. 10 minute delay. The pencil was initiated by crushing the copper tube that shrouds a glass ampuole containing corrosive liquid. In good overall condition. INERT Available within UK only.

Switch No.10 Time Pencil. Switch No.10, Time Pencil. Widely used by SOE and special forces this delay action fuze was used in conjunction with a detonator or Bickford cord to set off explosives. This example has a white safety strip indicating an approx. 1hr delay. The pencil was initiated by crushing the copper tube that shrouds a glass ampuole containing corrosive liquid. In good overall condition. INERT UK SALES ONLY

Switch No.12 MkI Anti-Lift Instructional Leaflet. 1944 dated instructional leaflet for the British ' Switch No.12 MkI Anti-Lift - Description and Method of Use '. Seven page leaflet with cut-away diagram that was included with the packaging of the mines. Scarce leaflet with some staining and creasing. POSTFREE within UK

Switch No.3,Release,Mark I booby trap switch. This British booby trap switch was designed to fire on release of pressure. It was designed so that it could be inconspicuously placed under crates, packages or other suitable items. This example is in good condition with probable repaint with some minor pitting to some areas. Acceptance stamp to the interior ' M.D.1 25 '. Comes complete with original setting/safety pin. INERT

Switch No.3,Release,Mark I booby trap switch. This British booby trap switch was designed to fire on release of pressure. It was designed so that it could be inconspicuously placed under crates, packages or other suitable items. This example is in good, original condition with 95%+ paintwork and has an acceptance stamp to the interior.

Switch No.5, Pressure Booby trap switch. This British booby trap switch was designed to fire on application of pressure. It was often deployed for destruction of railways and rolling stock being placed in the ballast under the rail, when a locomotive passes, this depresses the extension rod initiating the attached charge. In good condition with the often missing extension rod. INERT

Switch No.9,Mk.I ' L Delay ' Instructional leaflet. 1944 Instructional leaflet for the Switch No.9,Mk.I or ' L Delay '. This leaflet was published by ' M.D.1 ' the originators of the L Delay that was in common usage within SOE and other Special forces. The leaflet was packed in the tin that contained the L Delays and gives an exploded view and a table of delays and other instructional details. In good, lightly stained condition. Scarce.

Switch No.9,Mk.I \' L Delay \'. An excellent example of a British Switch No.9,Mk.I ' L Delay '. This particular example produced a 6 hour delay. Developed by Millis Jefferis of MD1 the L Delay instead of relying on the chemical action of a corrosive liquid on metal (which was subject to temperature variation), it used a piece of metal under stress - the metal in question being a lead alloy that was extremely affected by mechanical creep. A piece of this lead was notched to a set diameter, the diameter setting the time delay. When the starting pin was removed, this wire was placed under tension by the spring-loaded striker, and began to gradually stretch. After certain time it would snap at the notch and allow the striker to hit the percussion cap. Generally speaking L-delays were slightly less reliablecitation needed and had shorter delays, but were more reliable underwater (if a No. 10 fuze developed a leak, water would dilute the corrosive liquid and increase the delay or stop the fuze from working). This example in excellent condition with remains of designations and batch numbers stencilled to body and engraved ' INERT ', complete with rubber snout shroud. AVAILABLE in the UK ONLY INERT.

Switch, No. 6, Release, Mk. I. An example of a British WW2 Switch, No. 6, Release, Mk. I.' This switch was designed by Experimental Station 6; a cover name for the SOE production establishment. Originally known as "Type 6 Release" it was designated No. 6 Mk. I when it became a service store in 1942/43 '. Good, used condition. INERT

Switch, No.12 Mk.I ( Anti-Lift ) Instructional Leaflet. 1944 Instructional leaflet for the Switch No.12,Mk.I (Anti-Lift) This leaflet was published by ' M.D.1 ' the originators of many of the booby trap device that were in common usage within SOE and other special forces. The leaflet was packed in the tin that contained the Switches and gives an exploded view and other instructional details. In good, lightly stained condition with rusting to staples. Scarce.

Sword Bayonet Patt.03 with Volunteer/commercial scabbard. Sword Bayonet Pattern 03 manufacturered by Sanderson, Sheffield with the so-called volunteer or commercial pattern scabbard. Bayonet in bright, clean condition with some very light pitting and staining, inspection mark to top of blade and manufacturer marking to ricasso. Wooden bodied scabbard with leather covering with failing of stitching for 75mm from tip, otherwise in good condition.

Sword Knot for Wehrmacht Dress Swords. A good example of the standard sword knot used on dress swords carried by officers of the Wehrmacht .Green leather straps with bullion twin lines running the length with a green/bullion braided slide culminating in a bullion acorn ball.

Swords of the British Army By Brian Robson. 1996 Swords of the British Army By Brian Robson The Regulation Patterns 1788 to 1914 (Revised Edition) This is a beautifully produced – and surely definitive account of its subject. With 317pgs, 235 annotated high quality b/w illustrations and six full colour plates the go to reference on the subject. Excellent, used condition.

T 7 Lancashire Fusiliers. Brass shoulder title. Brass T 7 Lancashire Fusiliers brass shoulder title in vertical form. Two loops to reverse. Worn by the 7th volunteer territorial battalion raised in Salford.

Tag der Deutschen Polizei - Day Badges. 6 x pinback zinc badges in the form of miniature road signs that were given out in return for contributions to the Winter Relief fund on the occasion of the Day of the German Police. Sign identity and manufacturer's details to the reverse. Good, used condition with some loss to paint finish.

Tag der Deutschen Polizei - Winter Relief fund badges. 5 x alloy pin back badges in the form of miniature road signs. These were given out for contributions to the Winter Relief Fund held on 15/16 Feb 1941 ' Day of the German Police '. Good, clean condition with manufacturer markings to the reverse.

Tank Corps Silver Sweetheart badge. Enamel and silver, Tank Corps pinback sweetheart badge. Clean, bright condition stamped ' silver ' to reverse.

Tank Regiment Photograph Grouping. A group of 30 b/w photographs taken by a member of B Squadron 5 RTR whilst in Germany 1947-48 based at Hamm and Senelager. Many of the shots show Centurion MkIs on manoeuvres, workshops etc. Interestingly there are shots showing Comets, Sherman Flails, Churchill Crocodiles and a German section of Panther, Tiger, Kingtiger and a Russian KV-1 for good measure. Most shots 90mm x 60mm, many annotated to the reverse with dates and locations.

Taylor Fighting Knife. Double-edged,hand drawn, spear-pointed diamond-section blade, brass metal oval crossguard and swollen grip consisting of alternating bands of leather with brass and brass pommel. Blade stamped "[eye] WITNESS TAYLOR SHEFFIELD ENGLAND" with clear signs of cross graining with some light marking .Simple tan leather sheath with 7 brass rivets, integral frog with incised belt loop stamped ' made in England '. Retaining strap now broken.These knives were often seen being used by Commandos and were popular purchases for US servicemen.

TENO MEMEBERS WORK ARMBAND. Nice looking armband in white cotton with the TENO emblem applied in BEVO style through the fabric. Has a little age speckling due to storage. Ges Getch embroydered through the jointing hem.

Territorial Army Nursing Service, Insignia Grouping. British Territorial Army Nursing Service tippet badge and collar badges. Full size TANS unmarked silver medal on original ribbon with replaced suspension accompanied by two silver and gilt collar badges. Good, used condition, toned overall.

Territorial Force Nursing Service Cape Badge. Silver TFNS Cape badge by Gaunt, London. Instituted in 1907 and used until 1921 when the service was renamed the TANS. Worn on the right breast of the ward dress for commissioned nurses. Good overall condition with original ribbon and mount.

The " Metropolitan " Double Whistle - ' torpedo boat whistle.' Double ended ' Metropolitan ' whistle by J.Hudson, B'ham an example of the so called ' torpedo boat whistle '. Nickelled brass construction with a lanyard ring braised onto the body of the whistle with manufacturer's details to body and patent mark to mouthpiece. Good, clean condition

The 51st Highland Division. 1953ed \'The History of the 51st Highland Division 1939-45\' by J.B.Salmond. 287pgs dealing with the Division\'s history from the Fall of France, through the Desert campaigns to the Normandy invasion and the advance into Germany. Illustrated throughout with b/w photographs, maps and sketches. Good clean condition with original d/w.

The 54th Infantry Brigade 1914-1918. C1919 ' The 54th Infantry Brigade 1914-1918 ' 207pg history published for private circulation by Gale & Polden. Illustrated with b/w photographs. The Brigade, which arrived in France in 1915 comprised two battalions of the Bedfordshire Regt and one each of the Royal Fusiliers and the Middlesex Regt. Good history of the Brigade with various appendices. Marked boards with some damage to the spine but contents clean and tight.

THE BATTLE OF BRITAIN BY RICHARD TOWNSEND BICKERS. Hardback. Published by Salamander books in 2000, a profusely illustrated book of this historical battle. In good condition with original dust cover. 208 pages. Post by negotiation with buyer.

The Bayonet Book - Watts & White. 1st ed. 1975 ' The Bayonet Book ' by John Watts & Peter White. 507pgs. No d/w, red cloth detailed guide to bayonets, past and present, used by major countries of the world, illustrated throughout. The definitive guide for decades. This edition is a reading copy, tired and bumped boards but contents clean and undamaged and considerably cheaper than other available copies.

THE BEST 1st PATTN. FS KNIFE I HAVE OWNED! This has taken me 3 months to track down after being offered it in January this year. Directly from the 60 year old son of the veteran, and still wrapped in the old wall paper where it was kept in a drawer. It is my opinion that it has never been used (as it seems most 1st FS knifes were not also). All the nickel fittings are absolutely beautiful. Chequered grip, crossguard etc etc. The mid-brown leather scabbard is in un-blemished condition, a lovely colour and very supple. No marks!! Nickel lower scabbard chape has staple fixing. The two leather sew-on wings are not present on the reverse of the scabbard, and look to have never been there. Quite common. Scabbard belt loop is perfect and the leather retaining top loop is perfect too. The snap clip button is by Newey and is 100%. THE BLADE......is still covered in places with the old protective grease, but is 100% original and retains all the original plating. It has not been touched or sharpened!!! Of course the riccasso has the wonderful etched panels both sides. ' The FS Fighting knife' and 'Wilkinson sword and Co ltd'. An absolutely classic and now terribly rare fighting knife in wonderful condition.

The Book of the WAAF. 1942 ' The Book of the W.A.A.F. - A practical guide to the women's branch of the RAF.' 80pgs inc. 4 page colour plate with equivalent ranks in the three women's services. Includes chapters on daily life, trades, women mechanics and the balloon barrage. Slightly tired covers lithesome small tears but clean contents. POSTFREE within UK

The Defence of the United Kingdom - Basil Collier. HMSO, London, 1957. Hardcover, 1st Ed. Hardback, Important Official History covering the Home Defence of the UK including the Battle of Britain and night Blitz with good coverage of the V weapons. 557pp., maps, one in endpaper, appendices. Good, clean copy with marking to boards.

The Desert Rats. 1954ed \'The Desert Rats - the History of the 7th Armoured Division 1938 to 1945\' by Mgr.Gen.G.L.Verney. 312pg, illustrated account of the Division from the Desert through Normandy to Berlin. Illustrated throughout with b/w photographs, order of battle and other appendices. In good, clean condition, removed bookplate from fep and some marks to covers. POSTFREE within UK

The Fairbairn-Sykes Fighting Knife by Ron Flook. 2013 1st Ed. Special presentation copy 21/50 ' The The Fairbairn-Sykes Fighting Knife and Other Commando Knives ' by Ron Flook. 265pg exhaustive study of these iconic knives covering ' fakes and frauds, personalities, WW2 contracts, Wilkinson Sword, F-S Knives and associated variants, inspection marks, F-S Knives of other nations and other Commando unit knives '. A definitive reference. In excellent, used condition with one small scuff to spine.

The Fascist: The Organ of Racial Fascism 1937. An issue of \' The Fascist: The Organ of Racial Fascism \' from October 1937. Published by the Imperial Fascist League and edited by virulent antisemite Arnold Leese, this newspaper was modelled largely on Julius Streicher\'s Der Sturmer. The Imperial Fascist League (IFL) was a British fascist political movement founded by Arnold Leese in 1929 after he broke away from the British Fascists. It included a blackshirted paramilitary arm called the Fascists Legion, modelled after the Italian Fascists. The group espoused antisemitism and the dominance of the \' Aryan race \' in a \' Racial Fascist Corporate State \'. Indirectly funded by the Nazis the group only amounted to 150 and 500 members at maximum, its public profile was higher than its membership numbers would indicate. After the IFL turned down a merger with the British Union of Fascists in 1932, due to policy differences, the BUF mounted a campaign against the IFL, physically breaking up its meetings. Leese was interned during the war and the IFL was not reformed after the war. This original copy is in excellent condition with minor foxing and some tears, has been folded.

The Fife and Forfar Yeomanry. 1st 1960 ' The Fife and Forfar Yeomanry 1919-1956 ' by R.J.B.Sellar. 288pg history of the regiment from it's conversion to an armoured formation in the early twenties until it's amalgamation in 1956. Covers the regiment's operations in Europe with 1st Fife and Forfar Yeomanry operating Churchill Crocodiles with 79th Armoured Div. and 2nd Fife and Forfar Yeomanry who operated with 29th Armoured Brigade throughout the Normandy campaign. Illustrated with b/w photographs, maps and with a roll of honour. Good, clean condition with sunned spine.

The Fifth Leicestershire - 1/5th Btn. 1914 - 1919 History. 1919 1st ed. 379pgs ' The Fifth Leicestershire. A Record of the 1/5th Battalion the Leicestershire Regt., T.F. during the war 1914-1919 '. B/w illustrations, maps, illustrations and honours. Detailed history with illustrated boards, spine strengthened with plastic covering. Good example.

The German Bayonet - John Walter. 1976 1st ed. ' The German Bayonet A comprehensive illustrated history of the regulation patterns, 1871-1945 ' by John Walter. 128pgs with b/w illustrations, sketches and diagrams. John Walter is a respected authority on all aspects of German weaponry and his ' German Bayonet ' is an authoritative study. Good, used condition with slight creasing to d/w.

The German Raid on Scarborough Souvenir Booklet. Souvenir booklet displaying the effects of the German naval bombardment of Scarborough on December 16th 1914. Short text outlining the raid with twelve individual plates showing damage throughout the town. Card covers with light creasing, minor tears and foxing.

The Grand Old Lady of No Man\'s Land by Dolf L. Goldsmith 1994 1st ed. \' The Grand Old Lady of No Man\'s Land: The Vickers Machinegun \' by Dolf.L.Goldsmith. 567pgs with d/w - the standard reference, part of the Collector Grade Publications weapons series, on the British Vickers guns in all of their forms. Illustrated throughout with b/w photographs, diagrams and plans. Long out of print and much sought after and listed for astonishing prices in Abe Books. Good, used condition.

The Grenadier Guards 1939-1945. 1946 1st ed. ' The Grenadier Guards 1939-1945 ' pub. Gale & Polden. 79pgs with fold-out maps, diagrams and b/w photographs covering the history of the Regiment's operations in France, Tunisia, Italy and N/W Europe as infantry and armoured battalions. Used condition, creased and cracked spine but clean content.

The Harbour Called Mulberry. 1945 \' The Harbour Called Mulberry \' by Cecil McGivern. 44pg script of a contemporary documentary about the design, construction and operation of the pre-fabricated harbour called Mulberry. Complete with a large number of b/w photographs of the the Cassions, Spuds, Whales, and Phoenix units. Good, clean condition.

The Hawke Battalion by Jerrold Douglas The Hawke Battalion Some Personal Records of Four Years 1914 1918 by Jerrold Douglas.1st ed 1925, 240pgs inc. b/w illustrations, fold-out maps.Gallipoli and Western Front with 63rd RN Div. Jerrold, also the divisional historian, served with the Hawke Battalion. Good, clean tight edition with some light foxing and marking to boards.

The History of the 1st Btn. Lincolnshire Regiment 1939-1946. 1st ed. 1949 ' The History of the 1st Battalion the Lincolnshire Regiment in India, Arakan, Burma & Sumatra, Sept 1939 to Oct.1946 '. 75pgs, illustrated throughout with b/w photographs and maps. Deals entirely with the Battalion's campaign in India and Burma with Roll of Honour and Honours and Awards. Excellent, clean condition.

The Iron Cross 2. Class Dietrich Maerz; Mario Alt. 2020 The Iron Cross 2. Class by Dietrich Maerz and Mario Alt. Published by B&D Publishing this 600pg exhaustive study of the EKII considers every aspect of manufacture variation, the manufacturers, history and packaging with 100\'s of b/w and colour illustrations. Superb reference, ex review copy with light marking otherwise as new.

The King's (Liverpool Regt.) 17th,18th,19th, and 20th Batn (Liverpool Pals ) Cap Badge. Silver cap badge with 2 loops to reverse. Hallmarked 1914 London and maker marked for Elkingtons. Issued by Lord Derby to any man who enlisted before 16th October 1914 in the Pals Battalions of the King's ( Liverpool Regt.) Badge is the crest of Lord Derby. Ref K&K Vol1 1146.

The Lee-Enfield - Skennerton, Ian D. 1993. Hardcover. The Lee-Metford, Lee-Enfield, S.M.L.E. and No. 4 Series Rifles and Carbines, 1880 to the Present. 503 pages, 1200+ illustrations.Hardcover with a dust jacket. This work encompases all aspects of the Lee-Enfield development and production, in Britain, America, India, Australasia, South Africa and the Far East. The rifles, carbines, bayonets, component parts, tools, accessories and ammunition are arranged into specific groups and chapters. The definitive study. Good, clean condition.

The Manchester Regiment Officer\'s dress cap badge. Post 1923 die cast silver Manchester Regiment Officer's dress cap badge. Two loops to the reverse, marked ' Sterling '. Heavily patinated.

The Ninth Queen's Royal Lancers 1936-1945. 1951 1st ed. ' The Ninth Queen's Royal Lancers 1936-1945 ' edited by Joan Bright OBE , Pub. Gale & Polden. 359pgs dealing with the Regiment from it's mechanisation through deployment and evacuation in France , North Africa and Italy. Extensive maps and sketches with b/w illustrations and equally extensive appendices with rolls, honours and citations. Good, clean condition with some marking to boards.

The Pill-Boxes of Flanders. 1933 1st ed. ' The Pill-Boxes of Flanders.' by Col.EG.L.Thurlow D.S.O. Produced by the British Legion as a general guide to the remaining pillboxes on the Salient as part of the increasingly popular battlefield pilgrimages. Illustrated with b/w photographs, maps and sketches, each chapter highlights a part of the Ypres battlefield giving directions and a brief history of some of the remaining pillboxes. In good condition, some foxing with creased and marked card covers.

The Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers in WWII. 1951ed. \'The Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers in the Second World War\' by Sir Frank Fox pub. Gale & Polden. 204pgs dealing with the units\' service from Dunkirk, the Desert and finally Italy. Illustrated throughout with b/w photographs, maps and sketches with comprehensive appendices, roll of honour and awards. Excellent, clean condition with mark to rear boards.

The Story of 34th Armoured Brigade. C1945 The Story of 34th Armoured Brigade. 32pg foolscap size with illustrated card boards and large fold-out map. This summary of 34th Armoured Brigade follows this Churchill equipped unit through Normandy to the Reichswald with various appendices including decorations, honours and awards. Slightly slack binding with marked boards otherwise clean contents of this scarce armoured history.

The Story of 79 Armoured Division. 1945 ed. 314pg ' Story of 79 Armoured Division '. Originally a restricted publication, this history tells the story of Hobart's ' Funnies ,' the series of modified tanks designed to take on the specific armoured tasks thrown up by the Invasion of Europe. Profusely illustrated with photographs and maps ' the Story..' follows the Division from it's inception to disbandment in June 1945. In good, clean condition with some minor staining to boards, dust wrapper has some minor damage with some tears, chips etc.

The Story of 79 Armoured Division. 1945 ed. 314pg ' Story of 79 Armoured Division '. Originally a restricted publication, this history tells the story of Hobart's ' Funnies ,' the series of modified tanks designed to take on the specific armoured tasks thrown up by the Invasion of Europe. Profusely illustrated with photographs and maps ' the Story..' follows the Division from it's inception to disbandment in June 1945. This example, missing it's d/w with heavily worn and grubby covers. Contents clean with all fold-out plates maps etc present. A reading copy at half the cost of a better condition example.

The Story of the 2/4th Ox & Bucks. 1st 1920 ' The Story of the 2/4 Oxfordshire & Buckinghamshire Light Infantry ' by Captaincies.G.K.Rose, M.C. 226pgs with colour and b/w plates, photographs and appendice. Landing in France in May 1916 the battalion went on to serve on the Somme, Arras, Ypres and ended the war near Cambrai. Detailed history in good clean condition with illustrated boards. Bumped spine with light marking to boards.

The Welsh Regt Caricature. Well executed caricature study of an officer in the Welch Regt by the artist Rufus on card . Unfortunately nothing further is known of the artist other than his obvious abilities and minimalist style. Good condition with some minor creasing.

The Wyvern in North West Europe - 43rd Wessex Division. 1st 1945 ' The Wyvern in North West Europe - Being a short history of the 43rd Wessex Division, 24th June. - 8th May 1945 '. 23pg outline history of the Division and it's operations with the BLA. Printed in Germany. Good, used condition.

The \" Grenader \" Table Lighter. The must have accessory for every grenade collector ' The " Grenader " Table Lighter by Poparts, London. Featuring a No.36 body marked ' JH ' which had been drilled to be a Drill grenade, then plugged and then mounted onto an original MkII 1944 gas check plate which in turn has been shrouded with a chromed sleeve. Depressing the ' O.B. ' marked, chromed lever sets the lighter which has been mounted in place of the striker. Fuel is added by unscrewing the original base plug and pouring into the internal wadding. The ' Grenader ' brand name impressed to chrome filling plug. All appears to be in good working order with grenade finished in it's original lacquered finish. UK sales ONLY

Third Norfolk Rifle Volunteers Waist Belt Clasp. Silvered, O/R's waist belt clasp for a member of the Third Norfolk Rifle Volunteers. Matching numbered two-piece buckle in excellent, clean condition with light patination.

THIRD REICH 'DEUTCHE RED CROSS' ARMABAND & PAMPHLET. This is a mint conditioned Red Cross armband in white cotton with the Red Cross emblem and black writing embroidered into the fabric. Armband looks to have never been worn. These were worn by all military nurses etc. Many pictures of them being worn on the left sleeve. It came with a period pamphlet for the supply of medical items to the Red Cross from a period company. Very interesting looking at all the items, along with their prices in Reichsmarks etc. These two items came together.

THIRD REICH 1936 OLYMPIC SOUVENIR BOOK GROUP of 10 items. A quite historic book, newspaper and magazine groupling from the 1936 Berlin Olympics. All acquired from the same source in Germany, these have lain undescovered in a house fir the past 40 years. There are 3 different copies of the Olympic daily newspaper Olympia Zeitung. The weekly magazine Die Woche dedicated to the Olympic week. One copy of the souvenir book Olympia 1936. This was used to collect stick in cards purchased with cigarettes. This book is COMPLETE. Another totally mint and empty book along with unopened packets of the original photos to stick in! Quite a unique group.

THIRD REICH 1939 WOUND BADGE IN BLACK. A hollow backed, pressed out steel wound badge in black. Very nice detail with very little wear to the front, just a little paint loss to the central swastika. Nice pin with loop on the reverse.

THIRD REICH 25 YEAR FAITHFUL SERVICE AWARD MINT IN RED ISSUE BOX. All officials, employees, and laborers at any level of the public service (local, regional or national) who complete 25 or 40 years service were eligible. The second class award was for 25 years of service was a silver cross, with a silver wreath and a black enameled swastika in the center of the cross. mEDAL IS IN MINT CONDITION with all silver frosting. Box is also perfect witt red interior. Makers mark label to inside lid.

THIRD REICH 25 YEAR FAITHFUL SERVICE MEDAL. A 25 year Faithful Service civilian award in silver. Cornflower blue ribbon with original pin sewn to the reverse. In very good condition with no damage. Toned to a darker colour due to patina and silver content.

THIRD REICH 4 YEAR LONG SERVICE MEDAL COURT MOUNTED. Unusually mounter with horizontal blue ribbon with smaller eagle pinned to the surface, and a pinback to the rear. Medal features the Wehrmacht eagle to the front and '4' on the reverse. Completely original and untouched.

THIRD REICH ARMBAND FOR THE NSRKB LATER VETERANS ASSOCIATION. The Nationalsozialistisches Reichskriegerbund (NSRKB - 1938-45) Veteran Organization armband. In dark blue/black wool. It is of slightly higher rank than just a member. With the later NSRKB badge sewn to the front and a gold rank tress around the middle. This is for a ‘Kriegerkameradschaftsfuhrer’ or War Comradeship Leader.

THIRD REICH ARMBAND FOR THE SA Wehrmannschaft Has become more commonly known as SA Sports armband, this has been proved to be incorrect and these were actually worn by the SA Wehrmannschaft. Which was a recruiting organisation for the SA. Literally translates as ‘defence team’. In red cotton fabric, the SA emblem of the sword, swastika and oak leaves in gold are machine sewn to the cloth body. This one has a red paper RZM label stuck inside, but it’s for a HJ armband!! Been there for ever, so factory mistake perhaps?

THIRD REICH ARMY (?) TYPE BREAST EAGLE. Grey cotton eagle embroydered ont a dark green background. Has been on a tunic. two small patches of moth nip. Otherwise a good example of an earlier type non-bevo eagle.

Third Reich Army Signals Enlisted Man's/NCO's Visor Cap. Early, 1935 dated OR's/NCO's visor cap piped in corn flower blue for use by medical personnel. Manufactured to the 1934 modified standards and is an interim shape between a Tellerform and a saucer shape with a field grey cloth cap band. Matching quality ,early, silvered or neu silber cockade and eagle with the eagle becoming patinated. Standard patent leather chin strap with rounded edged rectangular buckles. The main body of the interior is lined in tan glazed cotton with the central celluloid lozenge being virtually complete with a central split and the size 59 stamped underneath. Intact leather sweat band with indistinct manufacturer's details and date to reverse. Good, overall, untouched condition with some minor moth nips to top ( largest 1.5mm ) and three to body with only one visible without lifting crown.

Third Reich Banner Souvenir. Corner location panel from a Third Reich banner taken as a souvenir by Mjr.Arthur ' Art ' Damrow of the 78th Cavalry Recon.Troop, US 78th infantry Division. This double sided panel is probably from an NSRL banner for the traditional shooting/hunting association of the town of Dulmen in Gau IX, Westphalia. Good condition with bullion braiding to borders and remnants of the original banner to seams.

THIRD REICH BLACK WOUND BADGE AWARD DOCUMENT & BADGE. A nice pair. The original A5 award document for the wound badge in black presented to Siegfried Schorr an Obergefreiter in 3/Panzer Pioneer Btl 58. Awarded in July 1941 and signed by his own Battalion commander. Award document in mint condition and only folded once. No damage, no file holes. Would badge in excellent condition with just a little wear to the swastika.

THIRD REICH BLACK WOUND BADGE. A nice example of the black wound badge, awarded for being injured once or twice. This is pressed hollow back and made of brass. Virtually all of the original black paint is present, with just a little rubbing on the high spots revealing the brass underneath. Pin and hook intact.

THIRD REICH CALENDAR ARTILLERY DESK SET. A nice thing this, and actually practical and useful to this day. Would have sat on a military desk, used as a daily calendar throughout the war. Consists of 2 nickel plated 22mm inert cannon rounds mounted on a very nice piece of tan coloured marble. The centre has a brass holder in which the MONTH, DATE and DAY are displayed on printed cards. You can change them every day and ALL of the cards are present. Marble base is about 7" x 5" and there is a place cut into the marble for your pen or pencil.

THIRD REICH CAP EAGLE FOR VISOR CAP. A one piece pressed metal original visor cap eagle. In old but near perfect condition. Great detail and ideal if you need one for a cap. Obviously bought back as a souvenir. Has 3 of the 4 pins present so would happily be re-pinned onto a cap. Suitable for a NCO’s or Officers visor.

THIRD REICH CASED IRON CROSS 1ST. CLASS. L/52. (This is part of a collection of souvenirs bought back by a soldier in the Parachute Regiment. All 100% original and never been in collections.) A totally untouched cross that has been left on the issue case since the war. Silver frosting is present but has patina. The iron centre has 100% of the black paint, but there is evidence of a little surface exposure. The reverse has most of the silver frosting. The thin square pin is perfect and is marked underneath near the hinge with the L/52 stamp. This is the maker code for C.F. Zimmermann of Pforzheim. The black cardboard/fibre case is in excellent shape. Small scuff to one outside corner. Outline of cross in silver on the lid. Interior rayon silk is fine, some slight staining to the cream flock around the cross, commensurate with the age and condition of the cross. Totally untouched.

THIRD REICH CIGARETTE ALBUM ‘DAS NEUE REICH’ IN ORIGINAL CARDBOARD SLEEVE. Quite a spectacular looking album with striking white cover and title in red letters. The oak leaves and swastika are relief embossed into the cover. Content is high quality black and white photo cigarette cards depicting Third Reich rallies, dignitaries, etc etc. There seem to be 2 photos missing. One has become unstuck as the glue residue remains. The other never seems to have been collected or stuck in. However, there are two other loose photos in the leaves, one annotated on the back about the rally it depicts and a smaller photo of Hitler. The album came with its original cardboard sleeve which has protected it all these years. Very interesting!

THIRD REICH CIGARETTE BOOK CELEBRATING THE ANNEXATION OF AUSTRIA IN 1938. Another interesting collectors cigarette card book. This one is titled ‘Wie die Ostmark ihre Befreiung erlebte’ or ‘how the Ostmark (Austria) experienced its liberation’. This is a complete book with green cover embossed with gold lettering and is all about when in 1938, the Third Reich ‘liberated and annexed its neighbour Austria. Another glimpse into history via a cigarette card album. Fascinating pictures with over pages and original black and white photo cards.

THIRD REICH CIGARETTE OR CURIO BOX-DAGGER RELATED. Not really sure how to describe this, bit it is a great little item. I think it's a cigarette box, but could also be for a number of things. Quite small, 4"x4" squre, just big enough for war-time cigarettes. Silver plated over tin? The lid of the box has a super cast sprig of oakleaves with a 1st Pattern Luftwaffe dagger as part of the casting!! Very neat. It is made beautifully and was perhaps a desk cigarette case for a Luftwaffe officer etc. Never see one like it. Interior in lined with wood. Beautifully made, and would excellent with a Luftwaffe collection.

Third Reich Combat \' Y \' Straps. A good set of original combat \' Y \' straps. All buckles, clips and hooks present and all stitching present and firm. R.B. numbered to both main straps.

THIRD REICH COURT MOUNTED MEDALS. 4 YEAR LONG SERVICE AND WEST WALL. A nice pair of medals mounted as worn on padded background and with pin to reverse. The Wehrmacht 4 year long service has cornflower blue ribbon with the silver Wehrmacht eagle pinned to it. The West Wall medal (awarded for service on the European West coastline) is mounted next to it both in the correct ‘court’ manner.

Third Reich D.D.A.C. Vehicle Pennant. Heavy canvas, two piece printed pennant for the D.D.A.C. ( Der Deutsche Automobil-Club ). The D.D.A.C. was a party-controlled auto club organisation that was founded in 1933 to establish control over all the various national car associations that existed in Germany at that time. 35cms from side to tip. Good, used condition, has been folded.

Third Reich DAF Betreibswerkschar Shoulder Strap. Uncommon shoulder strap for a member of the Ortswaltung and Betreib of the DAF indicated by the light blue piping. Black wool body with rayon piping with aluminium DAF emblem. Good, used condition.

Third Reich Diplomatic Cap Eagle. Die stamped white metal national emblem for wear on the visor cap worn by low ranking diplomatic officials of the Third Reich. Fine detailing to eagle which originally had an overall silvered wash which has been largely worn away from all high points, double pins present to reverse. Uncommon.

THIRD REICH DRL SPORTS BADGE STICKPIN. A lovely miniature DRL Sports badge stickpin in bronze. Fantastic detail and is maker marked on reverse. Knurled pin affixed to rear. Excellent original condition.

THIRD REICH EARLY RLB OFFICERS ARMBAND 1st TYPE. This is a mint example of quite a rare armband. In a darker blue cotton with upper and lower bullion tress bands indicating an officer rank. The 1st pattern/type of RLB badge is beautifully woven into the blue cotton, ‘BEVO’ style. The reverse has the makers name on the cloth weave. ERHA WUPPERTAL. A superb armband!

THIRD REICH EASTERN FRONT MEDAL CITATION AND CONDOLENCE LETTER. This is a most interesting combination of the citation for an Eastern Front/Russian Front medal awarded posthumously along with the letter to the soldiers next of kin. These two would have accompanied the medal when it was sent. Awarded to a Johann Pretl in August 1942. The accompanying letter was sent to a Frau Anna Winter in Vienna in August 1943. It states he was killed on 31st December 1942. The typist made a mistake and typed 1941 and it was period corrected in pencil to 1942!! The letter in on official Third Reich printed paper and actually says 'in proud remembrance' of Private Johann Pretl who was a member of a cyclist unit. Interestingly, the last sentence says that the medal is a 'memorial piece' and members of the family are not allowed to wear it! Quite a unique pairing. Add a Russian Front medal in a packet and you would have a nice little group.

THIRD REICH EASTERN FRONT ‘Ostmedaille‘ MEDAL WITH MARKED RING. A good example of the Russian front or Easter Front medal with ribbon. Has most of grey finish and is in very good condition. It has a maker number stamped into the suspension ring ‘6’. This is for Fritz Zimmerman of Stuttgart.

THIRD REICH EK1 IN ORIGINAL CASE OF ISSUE. Always nice to get a nice ‘used’ Iron Cross and this 1st Class example is in very good condition, but you can see it’s been worn and used. Cross has all original black paint but with some surface ‘bumps and thumps’ from wear and use. Reverse has the original pin and hook. Pin is stamped with makers number ‘65’ which is for the Klein and Quenzer AG of Idar/Oberstein. An identical cross to this, in the case, is shown on the Wehrmacht Awards Iron Cross page. Case is black covered with silver outline of EK1 on the lid. Cream flock material is the backing bed for the medal. The inside lid is white rayon silk. Hinge is intact and working. A good ORIGINAL example.

THIRD REICH EKII - ORIGINAL RIBBON - 93 MARKED RING. A nice, toned EKII with an original length of ribbon. Silver body has toned with patina. Dark center steel cross in good condition, no rust. Suspension ring marked with ‘93’ which is for Richard Simm & Sohne Gablonz a.d.N. A good, honest EKII.

THIRD REICH EKII IN ORIGINAL ISSUE PACKET WITH RIBBON ETC. A nice example of an original Iron Cross second class in the light blue issue paper packet. This one also has a German red in stamp across the front which translates to 'only to be opened by recipient'. Cross is in mint condition with light age patina/silver toning. Original long piece of ribbon folded as issued. Cross does seem to have a maker ring stamp, but I cannot make it out.

Third Reich EKII/Russian Front Medal ribbons. Medal ribbon mounted for wear for the Third Reich EKII and Russian Front medals. Pin back fitting, minor storage wear. Priced individually. POSTFREE within UK

Third Reich Feldpost Letters. Unused, pre-gummed Feldpost letters for use by troops. Good, clean condition, priced individually. POSTFREE within UK

THIRD REICH FIRE POLICE NCO’s VISOR. The police division of the fire service. This NCO’s visor has the early 1st Pattn Police cap badge, with the thinner eagle and wreath. A proper used cap, all complete. Liner has a few tears but is basically complete. Dark blue wool body, red piped. Black velvet mid-band. Original NCO patent leather chin strap. The chin strap has been worn positioned underneath the badge and has ‘moulded’ into the lower part of the strap. There are a couple of moth nips in the blue fabric body. Interior is tan cotton with original makers label in gold and celluloid diamond still intact. Original owners name ‘Kuhn Wilh’ on paper strip.

THIRD REICH FIRE POLICE SIDE CAP/OVERSEAS CAP. Samll size in dark blue wool with red piping. This is the side cap worn by most Fire Depts. Has the standard bevo Police badge machine stiched to the front. No moth or damage. Would look excellent with a Fire/Police collection especially next to one of the fire police parade sidearm bayonets.

THIRD REICH FLAT WEAVE SILVER BULLION BREAST EAGLE. A very nice breast eagle in flat weave silver bullion on a green background. Machine stitched around the edges. Has been on a tunic. Usually associated with NCO’s parade or walking out tunics. Nice eagle. Ideal display piece.

THIRD REICH FORESTRY OFFICERS PARADE BELT AND BUCKLE. One of the nicest looking ceremonial belts worn by the FORESTRY SERVICE. Very ornate. Belt is in silver bullion with twin green stripes running paralell. The belt is backed with green wool material. Both belt slides are in place. Female part of the buckle is sewn into the end fabric. Buckle and the other keeper are in beautifully cast brushed aluminium. The Forestry eagle is surrounded in an oval by oakleaves. There is a green wool tab attached to the belt claw end.

THIRD REICH FUNERAL SASH BOW WITH SWASTIKA ETC. This is a part of the very long named red sash that was used to adorn the wreaths of notable people. Politicians, war heroes etc etc. There was a long nmed sach that went over, and a couple of these watered red silk bows that were pinned to the bottom. Double sided red watered silf. They have silk cream circles with black moire ribbon swastikas in the middle. In good condition, although the cream silk is cracking with age. good display item.

Third Reich Gau Day Badge - Westmark. Third Reich day badge Gau Tag Westmark 9-11 June 1939 Trier. Impressive graphic design, RZM M9/41 marked to reverse.

THIRD REICH GAU DAY BADGE OR RALLY BADGE 1938. I’ve not seen this one before, but then again throughout the 1930’s there were 100’s or even 1000’s of different Day Badges issued. This one is dated 1938 and on the reverse the actual days 24-26 July. Gelsenkirchen. Round badge, silver (?) plated. A nice eagle and swastika in the center surrounded by flags (?). Around the edge ‘Gautreffen-Gauwestfalen-Nord’. Some age oxidisation but complete with pin.

THIRD REICH GOLD WOUND BADGE - UNMARKED. A lovely example of the highest grade of wound badge GOLD. Awarded for 5 or more wounds (unlucky) and could also be awarded posthumously. A solid and quite heavy badge, possibly in brass underneath. Good covering of original gilding. Separately applied pin and hook. Looks to be a nice badge, is completely unmarked, so the back is plain.

Third Reich Handwerk Daybadge. Silver wash and enamel pinback day badge celebrating Third Reich Handwerk or craftsmen. ' Ges.Gesch ' and maker marked to reverse. Good, clean condition.

THIRD REICH HEER/ARMY ALLOY BELT BUCKLE. A one piece alloy Wehrmacht belt buckle with integral belt hook to reverse. Great detail to the front. Slight age and wear but overall super condition. No discernible makers marks or details.

THIRD REICH HITLER YOUTH BUCKLE RZM MARKED. This is one of the more unusual, later war produced buckles injection moulded in the grey tombac alloy. This metal was extensively used in many badges, awards and some edged weapons ( later Hitler Youth knives were made of this). Very good overal detail. No traces of the original silver wash that would have covered the metal. To the reverser has alloy belt claw and integral cast belt catch. The buckle is marked with RZM circle and M4/72 for Wilhelm Deumer.

THIRD REICH INFANTRY OFFICERS VISOR CAP. A well used and worn Infantry Officers service visor cap with white piping. Black composite peak, green cloth body with a couple of period repairs to the rear. Grey metal eagle and silver oak leaves with roundel. Bullion cap cords. Interior leather sweatband shows quite a lot of use. Cotton interior lining intact but celluloid label cover long gone. Has a decent shape and good character.

THIRD REICH IRON CROSS 1st CLASS. VERY NICE. MARKED. A very nice quality EK1 in excellent condition. All original black paint to the iron center and the nickel silver portion has aged nicely. Super smooth tapered pin and hook. Very nice clear maker stamp into bottom of cross. L/54 Schauerte & Hohfeld.

THIRD REICH IRON CROSS 2nd CLASS ‘55’. A very nice example of a Third Reich EK11 with nice length of original ribbon. Cross is in excellent condition, silver frame toned with patina. Black central cross has is original paint. Suspension ring is clearly stamped with ‘55’ makers mark, which is for J.E. Hammer & Söhne, Geringswalde.

THIRD REICH IRON CROSS FIRST CLASS ‘3’ MARKED. This is a really nice cross in excellent condition. 99.99% black paint intact with nice silver finish to the arms and edges. Reverse has a ‘coke bottle’ shaped pin. Below the bottom hook, the makers mark ‘3’ is stamped. This is Wilhelm Deumer. They also use the RZM code L11 but the 3 stamp is much more uncommon. Nice medal. Early issue.

THIRD REICH IRON CROSS II CLASS WITH ORIGINAL RIBBON MAKER MARKED ‘40’. A great, untouched and uncleaned Iron Cross 2nd class with its original full length of ribbon as issued. The cross still has nearly ALL of the burnishing to the silver edges and no damage or loss to the black painted steel center. It is in near mint condition. The ring is stamped with a very legible ‘40’ and is therefore made by Berg & Nolte of Ludensched.

THIRD REICH IRON CROSS II CLASS WITH RIBBON. The cross has a potion of the uniform button hole ribbon with it. There is a little wear to the swastika in the centre but otherwise is fine. It retails about 50% of the original silver frosting to the silver edges. The ring is stamped ‘93’ which is for Richard Simm & Sohne of Gablonz a.d. Neckar

THIRD REICH JÄGER METAL CAP INSIGNIA. Worn on the left side of the M43 ski cap. In grey metal featuring a sprig of 3 oak leaf branches. One rear fixing pin missing. Slightly grubby/oxidised.

Third Reich Kampfbund für deutsche Kultur( KfdK ) Stickpin. Stickpin emblem for the KfdK or Kampfbund für deutsche Kultur ( Fighting League for German Culture ), a cultural watchdog organisation operated by the Nazi Party from 1928 to 1934. The organisation opposed the involvement of Jewish writers, composers, and artists in German culture, and opposed other figures who did not fit the organization's concept of German culture under Nazism. The organization held book-burnings and other events. Emblem in good, clean condition.

Third Reich Kraftfahr Fibel & Further transport Manual. 2 x transport manuals for Heer and Marine. Pre war dated with thorough coverage of all things from engines to small arms covered in the 160pg \' Kraftfahr Fibel \'. The second smaller manual, 87pgs deals more with the handling of vehicles. Both examples illustrated throughout with b/w photographs and diagrams. Good, clean condition.

THIRD REICH KRIEGSMARINE BUTTONS. 6 buttons consisting of 1 pair for the Officers cap chinstrap, 1 mint screw/sew in pair for officers dress epaulettes, one silver Administration tunic button and one other small one. All maker or size marked.

THIRD REICH KRIEGSMARINE SERVICE TIME SOUVENIR ITEMS. As with many other servicemen, a record of their time served and a way of displaying it was always creative. This is a most interesting pair of items from a kriegsmarine sailor. It consists of an original 'dicky' or colour which was worn as part of the white and blue shirts. He has personalised it by affixing a cap tally, his breast eagle, a rank pip and three of the specialist trade badges worn on their sleeves. These are the larger trade patches worn by Petty Officers. one for a Bootsmann, one for a Maschinist and one for a Marine artillery man. Accompanying this is a beautifully made little 'pillow'. measuring approx. 5" square. It's all made from the fabric of the cap tally, and features a Kriegsmarine 'bevo' tally in the middle. Diagonally across has been sewn miniature medal ribbon for the War Merit cross, Iron cross second class and the blue long service medal. At the top is a metal epaulette brass insignia for a signalman. A unique set, and an ideal backdrop for a navy collection etc.

THIRD REICH KRIEGSMARINE SPORTS VEST EAGLE. Identical in form and type to the Wehrmacht (army) vest eagle, the navy one is in blue cotton rather than black. This particular eagle is a fair bit smaller than the eagle normally found. It is shown in the photos next to an army eagle for comparison purposes. In a ‘bevo’ cotton weave the blue eagle is part of the cotton weave of the cloth. Great display piece.

THIRD REICH KVK 2 WITH SWORDS AND ORIGINAL PAPER AWARD DOCUMENT. Am original War Merit Cross with swords and original full length ribbon, with the original award certificate/document. Awarded in September 1941 to a Rudolf Braunstingl who was an Obergefreiten in San.Komp 2/82. Document in perfect condition, no file holes. Medal has most of the gilt finish over the grey metal base. Nice set.

THIRD REICH KVK MEDAL GROUPING. BARGAIN. A small group of the War merit medals consisting of:- KVK basic award for civilian duties with ribbon KVK basic award, no ribbon and suspension ring missing. KVK with swords and long ribbon has a nice gilt surface finish. KVK with swords and short ribbon. Dull finish to cross and small hilt missing from one sword. A useful grouping for bargain price.

Third Reich KVKII Medal ribbons. Medal ribbon mounted for wear for the Third Reich KVKII medal. Pin back fitting, minor storage wear. Priced individually. POSTFREE within UK

Third Reich KVKII with Swords Medal ribbons. Medal ribbon mounted for wear for the Third Reich KVKII with swords medal. Buttonhole fitting, minor storage wear. Priced individually. POSTFREE within UK

THIRD REICH LAPEL STICK PIN FOR SA Wehrmannschaft. This has long been miss-identified as the ‘SA Sports Association symbol, but in fact this was part of the SA known as the Wehrmannschaft. A conscripted force that was basically the SA ‘home guard’. A very nice stickpin in brass with great detail. Maker marked 6 on the reverse and with a small twisted shaft pin.

THIRD REICH LIGHTWEIGHT POLICE BUCKLE IN ALUMINIUM. A very nice example of the light weight pebbled alloy ‘parade’ buckle for the police. Beautifully cast in great detail. Large central swastika with Gott mit Uns and oakleaves surrounding. This is on a separate disk which is pinned with 4 metal tabs to the body of the buckle. Reverse has belt adjustment claw and half-moon female belt hook recess.

Third Reich Long Dress Bayonet by Puma. Excellent example of a Third Reich long dress bayonet with frog and knot. Bright chrome fittings with blade showing the manufacturer trademark of Puma, Solingen with stag grips contained in a leather frog marked ' C.Henkel, Bielefeld '. Comes with a correct knot worn on the bayonet. Bayonet has an operable mortice slot and button with a red felt buffer. This example in excellent, bright condition with some minor areas of plate lifting which marks it as above average.

Third Reich Long Fire Bayonet. A good example of the long dress sidearm for use by the members of the Fire Department. Good bright, nickelled blade stamped with the knight's helm trademark of WKC and contained in black painted scabbard mounted in a blackened frog. All items in good used condition with very minor scratches to scabbard and rubbing to frog. 18+ UK sales ONLY

THIRD REICH LUFTSCHUTZ MEDAL IN MINT CONDITION WITH ISSUE PACKET. This alloy Luftschutz 2nd class medal is in mint unissued condition. It is complete with a mint length of ribbon and comes complete with the brown printed paper issue envelope. The medal is marked with a ‘10’ on the suspension ring. This for the company Foerster & Barth of Pforzheim. The paper packet is also marked with the same details on the reverse. A super medal combination, not to be upgraded.

THIRD REICH LUFTSCHUTZ MEDIC ARMBAND. In cornflower blue material this has the medic criss woven into the fabric ‘bevo’ style. There is an area ink issue stamp to the front, which is hard to read but looks like Danzig. Sew together as issued with a tiny white bevo number 22 to the reverse.

Third Reich M36 Artillery Litzen. Pair of Third Reich M36 Artillery litzen for use by O/Rs. Excellent, unused condition. Clearly these ' handed ' collar insignia were manufactured by different makers as is revealed by the reverse although ostensibly matching from the obverse.

Third Reich Manufactured Cased WW1 EKI. Excellent example of a cased Third Reich manufactured WWI EKI. Manufacturer marked ' 4 ' to coke bottle shaped pin indicating manufacture by Steinhauer & Luck Ludenscheid. Bright silver and frosted frame with mint, deeply blacked core. Three-piece construction with block hinge and flat wire catch. Toned to reverse where in contact with plush lining of standard Third Reich EKI case of issue. Impressed cross to lid with rubbing to highlights of the leather effect covering with undamaged steel hinge. Push-button opening.

THIRD REICH MARKED 3.7cm FLAK BRASS SHELL CASE. A nice and well marked 3.7cm shell case marked 1938 along with Waffenampt stamps and a very clear tiny eagle and swastika. Case is excellent condition, no damage and uncleaned. INERT (of course)

THIRD REICH MARKSMANSHIP LANYARD HEER/SS 2nd TYPE WITH 2 ACORNS. This is a really super condition/near mint marksmanship lanyard. A second type, which was instituted in 17 Oct.1938. Consists of an oakleaf metal wreath with crossed swords in the center, above that is a closed wing Wehrmacht eagle and swastika. Silver bullion braded lanyard with two additional acorns on silver thread. This designates a higher shooting grade.(5-8?) Nice to have these, as they so often are missing due to age and damage.

THIRD REICH MARKSMANSHIP LANYARD-2nd TYPE. This is the second type marksmanship lanyard and features the much larger shield with crossed swords and closed wing Wehrmacht eagle above. In excellent ‘used’ condition with stained yellow rayon silk lining. Green uniform cloth backing to shield. These lanyards are great display pieces, or collect all the grades and display them together?

THIRD REICH MARKSMANSHIP LANYARD-INITIAL GRADE. A very nice example of the Third Reich marksmanship lanyard in bullion. Great condition with minor wear. Aluminium badge with crossed swords and Wehrmacht eagle. Reverse has uniform green cloth backing.

THIRD REICH MARKSMANSHIP LANYARD-SECOND TYPE WITH TWO ACORNS. A second or later model Wehrmacht marksmanship shooting award lanyard. This has the addition of 2 bullion acorns for the higher grade III. All in silver bullion weave, with the larger shield with crossed swords etc. Has been worn and used as you can see from the rayon lining running underneath. Nice lanyard.

THIRD REICH MEMBERS STICK PIN FOR THE D.R.V. This is a great circular enamel stick pin for the members of the D.R.V or Deutscher Radfahrer Verband - cyclists! In mint condition with nice black/red/white enamels. A Bonn maker marked to the reverse. Long fluted stick pin. Uncommon.

THIRD REICH METAL CAP EAGLE. Worn on the NCO’s and Officers visor caps. Often missing or broken dona great replacement. This original eagle is in great condition. A little grey from age but has both fixing pins to the rear.

THIRD REICH MOTHERS CROSS 3rd CLASS WITH ORIGINAL PACKET. A Mothers Cross in bronze with its original paper packet with makers mark from Vienna, Austria. Cross has been worn at some time as the original ribbon is sewn together to form a loop. Cross itself is completely undamaged with all enamel etc.

THIRD REICH MOTHERS CROSS IN BRONZE WITH ORIGINAL ISSUE ENVELOPE. This is the first class of Mothers Cross awarded to GERMAN MOTHERS. A bronze award complete with original neck ribbon. It is with the original buff coloured award envelope. Which is printed on the front, the name of the award and the class of the award. The reverse has a printed makers stamp from a company in Vienna, Austria. Nice combination.

THIRD REICH MOTHERS CROSS IN BRONZE WITH ORIGINAL PAPER ISSUE PACKET. Whist this is still a fairly common medal to find, one in mint unissued condition, complete with the original paper envelope, is much rarer. The Gold versions of these come in a small case, but the first 2 grades were issued in paper envelopes. The medal itself is perfect and has its original length of ribbon. The buff coloured envelope is also in mint condition. The original maker is printed in ink to the reverse lower left corner. Very nice medal.

THIRD REICH MOTHERS CROSS IN SILVER WITH ORIGINAL PAPER ISSUE PACKET. The silver version of the Mothers Cross is not as easy to find as the other 2 grades. This is a mint silver Mothers cross with the original blue paper issue envelope. The medal has the original length of blue/white ribbon. The blue packet is a little creased from age and use, but is completely intact. There is a maker from Austria printed on the reverse in the lower left corner.

Third Reich N.S.A.O. Pin Badge. Silvered, pin back badge for the N.S.A.O or Nat. Soz. Reichsverband der Deutschen Arbeitsopfer. This labour organisation administered the welfare of German workers who became victims of industrial injury or accident. This example marked ' Deschler Munchen 9 Get Gesc. ' to the reverse and in good, used condition. Uncommon.

Third Reich N.S.K.K. Cap Emblem. Die stamped white metal N.S.K.K. cap emblem. RZM and ' Ges.Gesch.' marked to reverse, both pins intact.

Third Reich National Forestry Official\'s Buckle. Third Reich National Forestry Official's buckle in bright aluminium designed to be worn with the ' B ' uniform. This buckle would be worn on the brocade dress belt which was identical to that worn by the Army. This example manufacturer marked indicating manufacture by Assmann and is in good used condition.

THIRD REICH NATIONAL YOUTH SPORTS STICKPIN. This is the stickpin version of the ‘Reichsjungendasportabzeichen’ or National Youth Sports badge awarded to school aged youths under 18. This version with the swastika was introduced in 1937. A great pin finished in silver. Twisted pin shaft and maker marked to the rear Wernstein Jena’

THIRD REICH NAVAL (KREIGSMARINE) SIDE CAP/OVERSEAS CAP. A really nice example of the side cap/overseas cap worn by all standard ranks in the German navy. Deep blue wool construction with lovely bevo yellow navy eagle and separate roundel undeneath. Both badge machine stiched onto the cloth. Blue wool has faded a little with age, but there is no damage or moth. Nice blue silk-like lining shows wear, but again no damage. A classic navy side cap.

THIRD REICH NAVY BROCADE DRESS BELT/BUCKLE - MINT. It is always good to find a good example of this belt, as so ofter the silver bullion is oxidised and the blue cloth inner is all mothed. This is a superior, MINT example of the navy parade brocade belt and gilt buckle. If you have a navy dagger collection these are a MUST to display with them. The silver bullion belt is perfect. No damage or wear anywhere. The large gilded aluminium buckle is also mint and has a makers mark stamped to the inside as well as a pencil mark '90' which would be for the size (90cm). Depicts a large naval anchor surrounded by laurel leaves. The blue cloth interior is also perfect and the two fold down hooks to attach the navy hangers are in place and work perfectly. NOT TO BE UPGRADED.

THIRD REICH NAVY SPORTS VEST EAGLE. A complete blue sports vest eagle in ‘bevo’ cotton that has been sewn to a rectangular piece of linen. Possibly for use as a small table cloth or runner. The linen cloth is European in size and construction so it seems to have been done at the time (not modern!). In virtually mint condition the blue eagle signify Kriegsmarine (navy) not Wehrmacht (army) which were black eagles. A good display item with a navy collection or navy daggers.

Third Reich NSRL DSV Shooting award in Gold. Third Reich Deutscher Schützenverband shooting award in gold with gilt and enamel suspension hangar. The DSV were incorporated into the NSRL-\' National Socialist League of Physical Exercise \' the umbrella organisation which covered all sports in the Third Reich. Good, bright condition.

Third Reich NSV Pin. Third Reich NS-Volkswohlfahrt pin.17mm marked to the reverse ' GES GESCH. RZM.16 '. Good, clean condition. POSTFREE within UK

Third Reich Nürnberg Reichsparteitag Tinny. Die-stamped, pin back tinny issued for the N.S.D.A.P. Reichspartietag held in Nurnberg in 1933. Imposing eagle design with an antique bronze condition. Excellent, clean condition.

THIRD REICH OFFICERS FLAT BULLION WIRE CAP ‘T’ INSIGNIA FOR THE M43 SKI CAP. This has been carefully removed from the M43 Officers cap and still retains all the original sewn in cotton threads around the edges. In silver bullion threads on green cotton/rayon backing, has been cut and folded into shape. No damage to the insignia and with care can be stitched back onto a cap again. Rare piece of insignia and if you have the M43 cap, what a find!

THIRD REICH OFFICERS MARBLE DESK SET. FLAK 88 SHELL. I have had several desk sets before but not one quite like this. Commercially made I imagine, consists of the base section of a 88mm Flak shell case mounted between 2 inert large cannon rounds, look like 22mm. These are all mounted vertically on a very nice piece of marble which measures approx 4” x 7” and is 3/4” thick. The 88 case has been fabricated to hold a photo in the middle and has a nice round glass ‘window’. The shell case base is marked 88cm Flak 18 and is dated 1938. Beautifully made. There is an original b/w picture of a very young Imperial German Officer in dress uniform, posed with a sword, in the picture frame. A relative of the owner? Son? Uncle? A really great desk piece which uses a very famous shell case from the infamous 88 mm artillery piece.

THIRD REICH PERIOD-IMPERIAL GERMAN 9mm MEDAL STICKPIN-3 MEDALS. A very high quality Imperial German 9mm triple stickpin. Purchased in Germany, depicts Iron Cross, German Cross of Honour and Black wound badge. These stick pins were for veterans of WW1 and were worn/issued in the 1930's etc. A lovely quality stick pin with an enamelled Iron Cross. Twisted pin and in very good condition.

Third Reich Pioneers\' Manual. Third Reich ' H.Dv.220/4 Ausbildungsvorschrift fur die Pioniere, Teil 4 Sperren '. Manual for Pioneers, 434pgs, illustrated throughout dealing with obstacles from bridges, barbed wire, trenches etc. Also includes sections and information about demolitions with diagrams of igniters, explosives etc. Good, clean condition.

THIRD REICH POLICE OFFFICERS SHAKO!!! RARE ITEM. I can honestly say I cannot remember the last time I owned a Police OFFICERS shako. They are just so rare to find in this country. They are significantly different from the standard police shake, and you cannot make one out of the other by just adding insignia. They are made differently. This has the black patent leather trip to the top and peak, and a nice green cloth covered main. The large, much deeper Police badge on the front is aluminium with frosted finish. Above it is a BULLION roundel (not the standard metal type) The chin scales are interlinking aluminium and are fastened at the front. Inside is the major difference, the liner is silk and covers the complete interior, similar to Imperial Officers Pickelhaubes. The light tan leather sweatband is affixed around the inside edge. Shake is in near perfect condition, with a few tiny moth nips to the cloth and a small nick to the rear peak leather edge trim. A really rare piece of headgear.

Third Reich Poster - Hermann Goring. Original Third Reich poster featuring a 1937 quotation by Hermann Goring which translates roughly as ' Nothing is impossible for the German people '. Printed by the official NSDAP printers in 1940. 35cms x 24cms. Has been folded and has some marking with a small tear.

THIRD REICH RAILWAY POLICE ARM EAGLE. This is a nice Railway Police arm eagle that has been removed from a tunic. Golden thread on a black background in made ‘bevo’ style all woven in one piece. This is quite a rare item as it’s for the occupied city of Paris! I think they thought they were staying! Anyway, nice example of the badge.

THIRD REICH RARE SILVER BDM PROFICIENCY AWARD. This small but significant award was given to girls in the BDM as a proficiency clasp. It was awarded in 2 grades, bronze, silver. I’ve had a few of these over the years, but I can’t remember having a silver grade. Great markings to the reverse , RZM M1/15 (Ferdinand Hoffstätter) and below the pin a stamped capital B designating the class. In mint condition with just age toning to the silver.

Third Reich Red Cross armband. BEVO. Worn by all members of the Deutche Red Cross on the left sleeve of their grey uniforms. Cream cotton with BEVO lettering and red cross in the center. Has not been sewn to a uniform, and is an open condition. No damage, a little grubby.

THIRD REICH RED CROSS ID CARD WITH PHOTO. This is a complete identity card for a nurse in the Deutches Rotes Kreiz. ID book type with detail on the front. Inside has b/w photo of the nurse in full uniform. Card is made out to an Erika Hampel born 20 April 1923. Card is dated 5th April 1943, so she was 20 years old. Great condition and perfect to go with other Red Cross items.

THIRD REICH RED CROSS NCO's VISOR CAP. Complete with badges and chin strap, this is the visor cap worn by members of the German Red Cross during WW2. Dove grey wool body with some moth holes etc. Orange cotton liner is complete and it has the original sweatband. In good overall condition and would look good with a Red Cross collection, dagger etc.

Third Reich RLB Stickpin. Silver gilt and enamel stick pin for wear by members of the RLB - Reichsluftschutzbund. Knurled pin, manufacturer marked ' H.Aurich Dresden '. Lightly patinated overall.

Third Reich RLB Stickpin. Neusilber stickpin for wear by members of the Reichluftschützbund in civil attire. 30mm wingspan mounted onto a 50mm knurled pin. Marked ' Ges.Gesch ' to reverse along with manufacturer's markings indicating manufacture by Hermann Aurich - Dresden. good, clean condition, patinated reverse.

Third Reich RLB Stickpin. Neusilber stickpin for wear by members of the Reichluftschützbund in civil attire. Early RLB insignia mounted onto a 50mm knurled pin. Marked ' Ges.Gesch ' to reverse along with manufacturer's markings indicating manufacture by Hermann Aurich - Dresden. good, deeply patinated reverse.

THIRD REICH RUSSIAN FRONT MEDAL WITH RIBBON. Came with an old collection and has never been touched. Russian Front medal with its original length of ribbon. Ribbon quite grubby but has always been on the medal. Gunmetal grey medal with silver wash edges and helmet. No maker on suspension ring as far as I can see.

THIRD REICH RUSSIAN FRONT MEDAL. A good example of the WW2 Russian Front medal with original ribbon. Awarded during the winter campaign period of 15 November 1941 to 15 April 1942. It was instituted on 26 May 1942 and was commonly known as the Ostmedaille. In very good overall condition, grey background slightly faded, but good definition. No maker on the suspension ring as far as I can see.

Third Reich SA Wehrmannschaft Armband. Excellent example of an SA Wehrmannschaft armband with RZM label, more commonly known as the \' SA Sports \' armband because of the common design shared with the SA Sports award. Red cotton construction with the SA symbol in BeVo weave separately applied. Blue paper RZM issue label to the interior.

THIRD REICH SHOOTING LANYARD. 1st TYPE WITH 2 ACORNS. An earlier design marksmanship lanyard in braided silver bullion. 1st type with smaller shield motif. Has seen use and period wear. There are 2 bullion acorns attached to the opposite end, which take it up from the standard to grade III. In excellent condition and complete with green wool backing to the shield.

Third Reich Short Pattern Dress Bayonet Short pattern, probably Luftwaffe, dress bayonet by WKC with frog. 190mm blade with prominent WKC logo , nickel fittings and composite grips with red felt buffer to mortice. Black painted scabbard contained in a brown leather, unmarked frog. Good, used condition with some rubbing to nickel fittings and wear to scabbard. UK sales ONLY

THIRD REICH SIGNALS CABLE LAYING REEL - BACK PACK. An original and working cable reel back pack for a Wehrmacht signal cable layer. A very dangerous job, as cutting communications was vital to both the Allies and the Germans. These guys who crawled across open spaces, laying the communication cable, were prime targets for snipers etc. This reel back pack is finished in the original green paint, has the original wide leather shoulder straps and the thin cable release strap too. It is maker marked RICH LEPPERT G.m.b.h LIMBACH SA and dated 1937. It also has the Third Reich Waffenampt stamp of a tiny eagle and swastika beside the makers mark. . An interesting piece of original equipment. Perhaps idea for a re-enactor or equipment collector.

THIRD REICH SILVER WOUND BADGE IN ORIGINAL PACKET. A WW2 Third Reich silver wound badge with the original brown issue envelope. The reverse of the badge is marked 107 for Carl Wild in Hamburg. The reverse of the envelope is also stamped with same maker, Carl Wild Metalwarenfabric Hamburg 24. Really nice to get a matching set. The silver plating on the wound badge is 100% intact on the front but is starting to bubble a little on the reverse. Pin and catch 100%.

THIRD REICH SILVER WOUND BADGE WITH ORIGINAL PACKET OF ISSUE. A later produced badge made in the grey ‘blunt metal’ as the Germans call it. The silver finish has faded a little, merged into the alloy base. The badge is unissued and remains in the brown paper issue envelope. The envelope is a little tatty but otherwise complete. The badge is unmarked to the rear, but the packet is marked with the maker Rudolf Wachtler & Lange Mittweida. Their designated code was 100, but as I said I can’t see it on the badge. A nice combination/pair.

THIRD REICH SMALL ALUMINIUM RAILWAY EAGLE. Whilst I am pretty certain this is an old post-war reproduction, it is extremely well made. Has great detail and now has its own age patina. This is smaller than ones usually found and has a wing span of approx 24”. Heavy aluminium casting, and even has an RZM and Ges.Gesch cast into the reverse. A great display piece nonetheless.

Third Reich Sporting Grouping - Deutsche Turnerschaft and DRL. Grouping of Third Reich sporting items. A 1936 Deutsche Turnerschaft award certificate, two DT cloth items of uniform insignia, one unused and a DRL ( the successor to the DT ), undated, bronze achievement award. All items in good, clean condition.

Third Reich State Service Armband. A good example of the yellow cotton armband for civilians employed in state service. Impressive black embroidered eagle. Good, used condition with some light creasing.

Third Reich State Service Armband. An example of the yellow cotton armband for civilians employed in state service. Impressive black embroidered eagle. Good, used, grubby condition.

THIRD REICH STICK PIN - EK & WOUND. This is an original Third Reich stick pin consisting of the Iron Cross 2nd class and silver wound badge. Would have been worn on the lapel of civilian clothing. Exquisite detail perfect in every respect. Even down to the tiny swastikas on the EK and the wound badge. Nice long twisted pin.

THIRD REICH STICK PIN FOR THE DAF ORGANISATION. A very nice silvered stick pin for the Deutche Arbeit Front D.A.F. Cogwheel with highly detailed pebbled swastika in the centre. Reverse has tiny maker number 16 and RZM mark! Nice original pin with twisted shaft.

THIRD REICH STICK PIN. A very nice double Third Reich stick pin, with the Iron Cross and black wound badge connected together on a nice twisted pin. Very good detail to both and you can clearly see the swastika on both pieces. Tiny!!

THIRD REICH STICKPIN FOR SA MEMBERSHIP. A nice silvered stickpin, a little oxidised on the surface. Shows the stylised SA circular symbol. On twisted steel shaft. Unusual pin.

THIRD REICH UNKNOWN LEATHER SMALL CASE-HEAVILY MARKED 1939 ETC. A great little leather case for an unknown purpose. Compass? Ranging instrument? Extremely well made and tough. Padded inside to accept somethig round? Waffanampt marked with great small eagle and swastika. Also marked with maker and 1939. There are ink stamps inside, but are very difficult to read. What is it?

Third Reich Vehicle Identification Flag. Original Third Reich vehicle identification flag. Two piece construction, heavy weigh cotton with overlaid, printed swastika, 94 x 75cms. Four brass washed grommets to the corners to allow flag to be tied to a vehicle surface. Good overall condition with light marking.

THIRD REICH VETERANS ASSOCIATION ARMBAND. This is an unusual armband with BOTH badge of the WW1 Veterans Association applied to the black background. The 'Kyffhäuserbund' was nazified after the Nazi takeover of power in 1933, so both types of membership badges are here, pre and post Third Reich. Black wool background with cotton bevo type badges. Small moth holes to wool background. Rare armband.

THIRD REICH VETERANS ASSOCIATION BEVO INSIGNIA. This is the insignia for the NSKRB, effectively a veterans association. This size of bevo cotton badge is usually found on the armband. This one has been cut from a factory roll, but never been used.

THIRD REICH VETERANS ASSOCIATION SHOOTING STICK PIN. An extremely nice stick pin for the Veterans Association Shooting Club stick pin. I am not sure if this was actually an award or just the membership pin. In lovely condition and quite large. It features the veterans memorial, crossed rifles below and an enamelled swastika in the centre. Long knurled pin. Nice item.

Third Reich Veterans Association Sport Shirt Emblem. BeVo construction Third Reich Veterans Association sport shirt emblem. Good used condition, clearly having been removed from a vest/shirt etc.

THIRD REICH VETERANS ASSOCIATION VISOR CAP. One of the many variations of visor caps worn by members of the Veterans Association or KYFFHAUSERBUND. Open to past members of the Wehrmacht, navy etc who fought in WW1. In nice condition with no mothing. The interior leather sweatband has pulled away from the body, but a few well placed stitches would fix this. Kyffhauserbund insignia to the front of the cap, eagle and oak leaf wreath. Chin strap is present. Interior has the original celluloid diamond which is actually maker marked as a Kyffhausermutz! Specifically made for this organisation.

THIRD REICH WAR MERIT CRISS WITH SWORDS. Another nice example. Slightly different maker from the other medal listed below. The gilding is brighter and the suspension ring is not the same. Excellent condition, full length ribbon.

THIRD REICH WAR MERIT CROSS 2nd CLASS WITH SWORDS - NEAR FULL GILT FINISH. A war merit medal, of later production so is the grey tombac material underneath. Gilt finish is almost 100% intact and is complete with the full length original ribbon.

THIRD REICH WAR MERIT CROSS WITH SWORDS. A very nice example of this award, and as it has ‘swords’ was given to a combatant or someone directly involved in the war. It has 98% of the original dull gilded finish, with a little green verdigris on the reverse arm.It has the original full length of ribbon, as issued. Good looking medal.

THIRD REICH WAR MERIT MEDAL. Nice German War Merit Medal in bronze . The award has the age staining that often occurs with these, but it is not too bad. Given to Foreign Labour that helped Germany in the War Effort. Original piece of ribbon attached

THIRD REICH WATER POLICE SPORTS VEST EAGLE ON PIECE OF VEST. A very nice example of this impressive eagle and seldom encountered. In blue cotton on white background and woven ‘bevo’ style. This eagle has been issued and worn as it is still machine stitched to a piece of the sports vest. In excellent used condition. A little grubby from age.

THIRD REICH WEHRMACHT ALLOY BELT BUCKLE.. An interesting piece as it’s received heavy wear to the front and has removed most of the detail to the eagle etc. As aluminium is quite soft, I can only imagine he wore something else over the belt/buckle that caused the smoothness. Great detail otherwise. This is a one piece cast aluminium buckle with integral belt loop catch. Reverse has remains of original olive green paint. Makers mark of N&H. Eagle, swastika etc are as clear as a bell when viewed from the reverse. Good talking point.

THIRD REICH WEHRMACHT OFFICER BULLION EAGLE - UNISSUED. This is a great, near mint silver bullion breast eagle for a Wehrmacht officer. Bullion is perfect and it has never been issued or sewn to a tunic. However, in storage, the moths have taken a nibble to the backing green material on the right wing! Silver bullion thread is perfect with no oxidation. The black backing paper is completely intact. Great item!

THIRD REICH WEHRMACHT/ARMY SHOOTING LANYARD. Awarded for good shooting, this bullion lanyard was worn on the right breast of parade uniform. Twisted bullion 'rope' with bullion shield and a great silver metal Wehrmacht closed eagle shied. Backing is green uniform material.

Third Reich Westwall Medal ribbons. Medal ribbon mounted for wear for the Third Reich Westwall medal. Pin back fitting, minor storage wear. Priced individually. POSTFREE within UK

THIRD REICH \'HARD SHELL\' P38 (marked) HOLSTER. A good example of the hard shell P38 Walther pistol holster, used extensively during WW2. Black leather body is a little scuffed from age and wear, but no damage and still very ‘solid’! All cream stitching intact. The reverse is stamped with a large P38 marking as well as a small eagle and swastika, also stamped int the leather. These holsters are prone to loosing the two belt loops on the rear, these are both present, but have at some time been professionally re-stitched to the main body. If you have a nice de-activated P38 that needs an original holster, that\'s seen proper use and action, this is the one for you.Very reasonably priced.

THIRD REICH ‘ART DECO’ STYLE SILVER RUNNING PRIZE CUP/VASE. This is a wonderful silver plated ‘art deco’ style vase/award made by the famous WMF company (who still exist today). It stands about 8” tall and has a pleasing wavy design around the middle. The rim is jeweller engraved with the award details in German. It reads ‘Winner 1500 metres race 1938 Artillary Regt 13’ the inscription is bordered by a small swastika at each end. Beautifully done and I imagine this was displayed in the Regimental trophy case. It does not say what the race was exactly. Running perhaps? The vase/cup has a high silver content and has therefore toned to a much darker colour over time. If you wished to clean it carefully, it would be up to the purchaser. Nice display item.

THIRD REICH ‘BEVO’ RLB ARMBAND 2nd Pattn. A very good example of the cornflower blue RLB armband with the 2nd type of insignia. The white and black badge is embroidered INTO the blue fabric ‘bevo’ style. It’s slightly grubby through age but has no wear or damage whatsoever. There are some small numbers in white embroidered into the back of the armband in the cloth. A very good example.

This Band of Brothers - History of the Reconnaissance Corps. 1st ed.1947 ' This Band of Brothers - a History of the Reconnaissance Corps '. 271pgs inc. b/w photographs and appendices listing individual Reconnaissance units and their respective roles of honour and a list of awards awarded to the Corps. Card covers with some light creasing otherwise excellent, clean condition.

This is Britain - Overseas Forces Souvenir. C1943 Published by the British Council, this souvenir booklet was aimed primarily at American forces and gives a pictorial overview of the old and the new faces of Britain. Good, clean condition. POSTFREE within UK

THREE SETS OF THIRD REICH EPAULETTE CYPHERS. Three sets of matched cypher pairs for WW2 German epaulettes. ‘ W’ pair in silver metal for Recruiting Officer. ‘FP’ pair in gilded brass for FeldPost units. ‘00’ in white metal numbers with hatched surface. Ideal spares if you are missing any, or add to a blank set of epaulettes.

THREE THIRD REICH BLACK WOUND BADGES-AS A LOT. Here are 3 black or third class Third Reich wound badges. Two are pressed steel, one is pressed brass. All painted black with various conditions. PRICED AS A LOT FOR ALL THREE.

THREE THIRD REICH MEDAL AWARD CITATIONS AND POSTCARD. A super set of 3 untouched medal citations for the same soldier as well as a Fieldpostcard in his name. He was a Gefreiter Fritz Jahn in the 9. G.R/501. He was awarded the EKII in November 1943 the Silver Infantry Assault badge in April 1944 and was awarded a Black Wound Badge also in April 1944. All award documents are in excellent condition. Have been folded but no file holes. These have come from a direct family purchase in Germany. There is also a lovely Feldpostkart from November 1943. This has a diving Stuka dive bomber and an Iron Cross second class pictured, is completed in pencil on the front and reverse. A lovely grouping awarded to a serving soldier during the war.

THREE WW1 1914 PRINCESS MARY CHRISTMAS GIFT TINS. The Princess Mary Gift Fund box is an embossed brass box that originally contained a variety of items such as tobacco and chocolate. It was intended as a Christmas present to those serving at Christmas in 1914 and was paid for by a public fund backed by Princess Mary. These are 3 empty tins but all in good condition. No contents, but if desired you could add these at a later date. Price is for all 3 not one!!

Thüringen NSDAP Day badge. Die stamped, pin back day badge issued to commemorate ten years of the NSDAP in Thuringen. Excellent clean condition.

Timber Trade Roll of Honour - 1914 -18 Small, 12pg, card covered Roll of Honour 1914 - 18 produced by the Timber Trade dedicated to the members of firms or directors of Companies or their near relatives and office staff connected to the timber trade. Good, overall condition, very minor marking.

Time Spent - History of 52nd ( Lowland ) Div. Recce Regt. 1946 1st ed. ' Time Spent ' - The History of the 52nd ( Lowland ) Divisional Reconnaissance Regt. R.A.C. by Mjr.T.D.W.Whitfield. 84pgs with maps, roll of honour, honours and awards and fold-out colour map. Scarce history of this war raised unit in good, used condition.

TINY SWASTIKA STICK PIN FLAGS. Not sure if these were a Party Day in souvenir, or actually used for map markings. Probably for a Party Day and pinned to your lapel after a donation was given. Super little flag with BEVO swastika on black original pin. HAve 2.

Tropical Wehrmacht/Heer Steel Buckle & Tab. A good example of an all steel tropical Wehrmacht OR’s and NCO’s combat belt buckle. Has 75%+ of the original green paint present with rubbing to highlights and edges of buckle. Attached webbing tab is unmarked. Buckle is marked but is indecipherable Good, untouched combat buckle left in the condition in which it was found.

TWO PAPER TAGS FOR WEHRMACHT WHW. (WINTER HELP RELIEF) Two printed paper diamond shaped tags, sold or given away for the ‘Day of the Wehrmacht’. Both in mint condition. One features a bomber (Heinkel HE 111) with yellow background and original string. The other features an uniformed soldier marching. Both have ‘Tag Der Wehrmacht’ and ‘fur das WHW’. Date? XVII-A-K Very interesting disposable pieces that should never have lasted all these years!

TWO WEHRMACHT/LUFT/ RANK CHEVRONS. A pair (but not matching0 arm rank chevrons for Obergefreiter. On grey/green wool backings, with bullion chevrons. In used but good condition.

TWO WW1 HINDENBERG 'CROSS OF HONOR' MEDALS-DIFFERENT MAKERS. There were over 8 million of these issued, so not an uncommon medal. These have different makers, H&L co/50 RV Pforzeim…. and one has the original ribbon.

TWO WW1 HINDENBERG 'CROSS OF HONOR' MEDALS-DIFFERENT MAKERS. There were over 8 million of these issued, so not an uncommon medal. These have different makers ,Pforzheim and G3. One has portion of original ribbon.

TWO-MINT FIRST CLASS WAR MERIT CROSSES-WITH AND WITHOUT SWORDS-SAME MAKER. Here is a good opportunity to buy a couple of mint examples of the Third Reich War Merit Cross, with swords and without. Both of these crosses came from original war time surplus stores and are both marked on the reverse pin with a number 1 for the Deschler & Sohn company. Both crosses have 100% silver plating and are in mint, unissued condition. PRICE IS FOR BOTH CROSSES.

Tyneside Scottish Glengarry. A good, pre-War/early WW2 o/r's glengarry for a member of the Tyneside Scottish. Fine wool body with crepe band and full length tails. Red wool torri and lined interior with a die stamped, white metal o/r's Tyneside Scottish badge. In good to excellent condition with some wear to interior and heavy patination to badge with corresponding ' shadow ' to the body. Evidence of earlier, contemporary repositioning of badge, otherwise untouched. Approx size 7 +

Type D Survival Knife. 1988 British Type D Survival Knife manufactured by J.R.Hopkinson Ltd with date, manufacturer and codes 127-8214 marked to phosphate blade. Contained in issue, leather scabbard dated 1986 and coded 127-8215. Both items in excellent condition with blade showing signs of sharpening and light use.

Type II SA Buckle. Brass and white metal Type II SA belt buckle. Two piece buckle with white metal centre in excellent condition with much original frosting to centre and original lacquer to brass body. Unmarked.

Type III SA Buckle. All brass Type III SA buckle with square-set swastika as opposed to the more commonly found rotated swastika. Believed to be made by Assman, these buckles feature a droop winged Party eagle with its head below the wreath clutching its distinct horizontal swastika and represent an uncommon variation. Steel pin and roller fastening with brazed retaining catch. Good, used condition with some surface marking and light corrosion to catch.

U-Boat War Badge - Foerster & Barth. Original unmarked U-Boat War Badge by Foerster & Barth. Die-cast in zinc with the trademark feature of the Foertser & Barth badge, the distinctive flattened pin. Badge retains approx 65% + of it's original gilt finish with the usual wear to highpoints and reverse retaining approx 35% . Good, original later war badge.

U-Boat War Badge - L/56. U-Boat War Badge, gilded zinc construction maker marked ' L/56 ' indicating manufacture by Funcke & Bruninghaus, Ludenscheid. Good detail with coke bottle shaped pin to reverse with a flat wire catch mounted on a separate plate. Typical of the zinc badges where the gilding wears to highpoints showing the zinc beneath. Good, used example.

U.S. M-3 Fighting Knife. U.S. M-3 Fighting Knife by Utica contained in an M8 scabbard. Knife in good overall condition with signs of wear and sharpening to blade. Manufacturer marked to cross guard indicating mid to late war production. Scabbard with some rubbing from use, throat marked ' B M Co ' with plastic scabbard marked ' vp ' for Victory Plastics. Age Declaration OVER 18 Only

U.S. Release Fuze M1. Unpainted alloy Release fuze M1 as used by US and special forces. Designed to be intiated by the removal of an object from the latch fuze which in turn would initiate the connected explosive charge. A load of at least 2lbs was required to maintain downward pressure on the latch and this type of fuze was widely used in booby traps. This example in excellent condition. INERT

U.S. Springfield Rifle WWI 1907 Pattern Leather Sling. A good example of a U.S. Springfield Rifle WWI 1907 Pattern leather sling. Marked ' JP ' with all sliders present and sling in excellent supple condition. This pattern of sling was also supplied for use with the British No.4T sniper rifle.

U.S. Vietnam War Slouch Hat. Locally made slouch hat worn by a US service man based at U.Tapao airfield in Thailand during the Vietnam War. Popular non-regulation slouch hat with locally produced insignia to both sides but unfortunately with no naming or unit reference. U.Tapao airbase was constructed by the US, south of Bangkok and opened in 1966 and the following year was home to B-52s operating sorties over Vietnam until cessation of hostilities. Good, used condition with clear signs of wear in the humid conditions of south east Asia.

UN-CUT WEHRMACHT BREAST EAGLE. This is an original Wehrmacht OR's breast eagle in green rayon thread, cut from an original manufacturing roll. In mint condition, small sticky patch on reverse where its been in an album.

UNALTERED, ORIGINAL PAINT M16 WW1 GERMAN STEEL HELMET. A text-book helmet being the early M16 type helmet with the plied leather stitched headband. Leather is 100% original and although a little frail, is still all complete. One of the original linen liner 'cushon pads' is still there, the other two are lost to time. Helmet has perhaps 85% of the ORIGINAL green paint to the exterior and more to the interior. There is evidence of an original name written inside and the inside rim is stamped with the size ET64. This is a really good looking totally original M16 helmet, the addition of 2 liner pads and a chinstrap would make a perfect item for your collection. Very hard to find a helmet in this condition after nearly 100 years.

UNCUT MINT BEVO EAGLE FOR WEHRMACHT M34 OVERSEAS CAP. In mint condition and cut from a roll, this is the BEVO small eagle for the M34 overseas cap. In light and dark green cottons. Unissued. If you have a cap that needs one, here it is. Otherwise a good display item.

Unissued 3rd Patt F.S.Knife. Introduced from 1942 the 3rd Pattern F.S. knife was the zenith of FS knives formulating the design and method of production that is still used today. This example looks to have been unissued with even factory sharpened blade still covered in ( now dried ) storage grease. Clean crossguard and grip featuring a ' 1 ' mould mark to the top, some storage marking otherwise clean and undamaged. Scabbard in clean condition with both tabs, slightly stiff with traces of the original leather dressing. Some marking to both front and rear of scabbard where it would appear to have been stored with other 3rd pattern knives which have left their imprint. Elastic retainer still present with some elasticity.

Unissued British Field Service Cap. 1941dated British field service cap by J.Collett Ltd, probably unissued. Originally a size 6 3/4 this cap has been officially altered to increase the size by the simple expedient of letting a section into the reverse. Now probably a size 7. Excellent, clean condition with minor foxing to interior.

UNISSUED EK2 IN PAPER PACKET WITH RIBBON. There have been many of these found over the years as ‘new, old stock’. There were millions made and issued during and before the war. However, they have mostly disappeared and dried up, all going into collections all over the world. This is a mint, unissued Iron Cross second class. There IS a ring maker stamp, but I can't read it, perhaps 14? Condition is mint, with a little age tarnish patina. The original long piece of ribbon is with it and both are inside the original blue paper issue packet. Packet is fine with no damage, tears etc. It’s faded a little at the edges when stored. Other than that, everything is in beautiful condition.

Unissued Mk.I Bren Sling. 1967 dated Mk.I webbing sling for the L4 Bren made by the Mills Equipment Co. Unissued, complete with all packaging.

Unissued US M6 Knife Bayonet. An original, unissued, US M6 knife bayonet for use with the M14 Rifle. This example was made in 1966 by the Columbus Milpar and Manufacturing Co., Columbus, OH. and marked to the cross guard ' MIL PAL COL ' and ' US M6 '. Contained in it's original packaging indicating manufacture in 1966 and subsequent rewrapping in 1969 indicating it's probable relegation to reserve stock as the M16 rifle began to be issued in the same year. Excellent, unissued condition, Knife only, no scabbard.

UNISSUED/MINT EASTERN FRONT MEDAL IN PACKET! A lovely example of an unissued Third Reich Russian Front medal with it's brown paper issue packet, as from the factory. Medal itself is very nice with all the finish. It is ring stamped with the number '10'. This is for Foerster & Barth - Pforzheim. Complete with medal ribbon folded as issued. Brown paper packet is in good overall condition, couple of small rubs and tears, but nothing missing. Ink stamped on reverse is same maker Foerster & Barth' etc.

UNISSUED/MINT EASTERN FRONT MEDAL IN PACKET! Eastern front medal with ribbon, in original brown paper packet. Top torn from packet. Maker stamped to the rear of packet.

UNISSUED/MINT EASTERN FRONT MEDAL IN PACKET! Another mint, unissued Eastern Front medal in original paper packet, different maker printed to reverse. Weissmann ?Frankfurt Complete with original length of ribbon.

Unit marked Wehrmacht Buckle. One piece aluminium Wehrmacht buckle with unit marked leather tab. Faintly manufacturer marked tab with unit markings ' 3./N.24 ' probably signals unit. Buckle not maker marked and in good, used condition with light wear to high points with remains of green finish to reverse.

Unit Marked WW1 British Sword Pattern Bayonet 1907. WW1 British Sword Pattern Bayonet 1907 manufactured by Sanderson in February 1918 and carrying unit markings for the 101st Field Company Royal Engineers to the hilt ( R.E. 101 CO. ). Also marked ' S.R. ' to the top of the hilt indicting possible later reissue ? Above average condition with large numbers of inspection stamps to both bayonet and scabbard.

UNKNOWN (NAVY) DOUBLE SIDED CLOTH PENANT. Was purchased with several Kreigsmarine items all from the same veteran source, so we assume this is a harbour or signals penant from the German navy. Extremely well made. Heavy material, double sided with heavy weight leather straps and buckles for attachment. Measures approx 14" square.

UNTOUCHED, ALL ORIGINAL, 1st Patt. FAIRBURN-SYKES FIGHTING KNIFE I am really happy to offer this untouched, as found, original 1st Pattern FAIRBURN SYKES commando/fighting knife. Never been in a collection before and until last week was kept in a garage in Scotland. The current owner obtained it from the town of Ballachulish in Western Scotland 40 years ago. So has been kept in private hands since the war. Nickle plated, chequered grip and crossguard. Classic 's' shaped crossguard. Blade is in excellent, original shape. Never sharpened or used! Nickle plated with the etched 'Wilkinson Sword' trademark on one side and ' The FS Fighting Knife' on the other. Both etches are 100% clear and in perfect condition. The scabbard is the correct and original 1stPattn type, with nickel bottom chape with single staple to the reverse. Brown leather body is in perfect condition. All 4 leather'sew-on' tabs are present. The brown belt frog is a little cracked with age but still perfectly supple. The top leather loop and popper are all present, but the leather has broken next to the popper (very common). Overall a fantastic example of what is now a rare and highly sort after dagger.

UNTOUCHED-UNCLEANED INFANTRY ASSAULT BADGE. R-S. Purchased with the EK1 recently listed, this is an untouched Infantry Assault badge by Robert Souval, and is marked RS on the reverse. A decent, 100% real award, it is complete and undamaged. This is a typical base metal piece where the silver colour has toned very dark, and blended into the metal. It has not been polished to make it look 'better'! Fine, crisp detail to the front of the badge. The reverse retains the excellent pin and original hook. There is some eveidence of the silver finish to the rear. Good looking badge. Leave it as it is!

Unused EKII citations. Unused EKII citations, small size 12cms x 17.5cms. Unissued but prestamped with an ortsgruppe stamp leaving space for name and date of award. In good condition with some marks and foxing. Priced individually.

UNUSUAL 1935 THIRD REICH SA 'TINNY' BUT MADE OF LEATHER. Whist Party Day badges are usually made of a number of things, mainly tin, aluminium or pressed paper, this one is very unusually made of pressed brown leather! Beautifully made as it's also bound in leather around the edges. This was sold/given away at the 1935 Hessen Nassau Darmstad Gau day (SA). Perfect condition with pin back. Measures approx. 6cm x 4cm.

UNUSUAL THIRD REICH KRIEGSMARINE MARKED ALUMINIUM WATER JUG!!! I’ve had cutlery, plates, cups and saucers etc etc, but this is quite a large aluminium water jug!! It looks just like the ones I used to have at my school, but it has a lid! It stands about 14” high and will hold about 4 pints of water. Made of smooth aluminium and it has a great little Kriegsmarine stamp on the lip of the jug. It has a little eagle and swastika with a ‘M’ underneath. There are also some maker marks to the base, but hard to read. A real curio indeed.

Uppingham School OTC belt plate. Gilt buckle for wear by Oakham and Uppingham OTC based at Uppingham School in Rutland. Design features the silver seal of the founder of the school, Archdeacon Johnson in which he is depicted as a schoolmaster with his rod of office, surrounded by boys and girls Gilt is fresh with some wear to highpoints and buckle is undamaged. The cut off remains of the original belt attached to one keeper. Uncommon belt buckle.

US .90 Cal T-4 Experimental Round. This round was the result of a US project commenced in 1937 to develop a .90 inch machine cannon for aircraft use. This example, a dummy HE with an aluminium dummy fuze, has Lot and calibre markings to projectile body with a profusely marked brass 23x139SR case with markings indicating manufacture by Frankford Arsenal. Good overall condition with original paint and filling ring to projectile, case made inert by the provision of a hole to bottom of case. INERT Available within UK only

US 1/2LB HE TNT Block. Standard US wartime block of High Explosive TNT. On general issue to engineers, special forces and the resistance this example is a 1/2lb block with a cap threaded to accommodate US forces' fuzes, delays etc. Taken from an original case of 100 similar charges and in good, clean condition with some corrosion to end caps, clean labelling. Several available, priced individually. INERT - UK Sales Only

US 1939 Examination of the manufacture of .30 Tracer Ammunition. 1939 Frankford Arsenal ' Description of Manufacture Cartridge, Tracer Cal..30M1 '. This through 136pg examination marked ' Restricted ' covers every aspect of manufacture from design to completed round with a large number of engineering drawings , diagrams and b/w photographs. In excellent, clean condition.

US 1942 M63 HE Round. 1942 dated, US 37mm M63 HE round. Initiated by a base fuze, this round was intended for use in the M3 A/T gun and the same calibre gun used in various US armoured vehicles. Projectile and case 1942 dated with various manufacturer and inspection marks. Good overall condition with some very minor pitting of projectile but 80%+ original paint remaining. INERT Available within UK ONLY

US 37mm APT M51B2 Round. 1943 dated, US 37mm M51B2 APT round. This round was intended for use in the M3 A/T gun and the same calibre gun used in various US armoured vehicles. Projectile profusely marked and dated 1943 mated to a 1942 M16 case with various manufacturer and inspection marks. Good overall condition with a small bruise to driving band. INERT Available within UK ONLY

US Gold Naval Aviator's Wing. CWW2 14 carat, US Naval Aviator's wing. Solid construction with pin fastening with ball catch. Marked ' 14K. LGB ' indicating it's gold construction and manufacture by L.G. Balfour Company of Attleboro, Massachusetts. High quality wing with deep detail, superb example.

US M-1938 Lensatic Compass. US Lensatic dry compass in M-1916 leather pouch with belt mounting. Grey painted alloy bodied compass with brass azimuth ring, folding lens, integral level and halyard ring. Calibrated base with issue number ' 251 '. Good, working condition, pouch with missing security flap.

US M1907 Leather Rifle sling. US M1907 leather rifle sling was the most common sling issued with the M1903 and M1917 rifles in WWI and for U.S. rifles in WWII. It was also issued with the P17 rifles on issue to the Home Guard. Good, strong, uncleaned condition with unknown manufacturers\' mark.

US M3 Fighting Knife in M6 Scabbard. Early, blade marked US M3 fighting knife by Cammilus in leather, 1943 dated M6 scabbard by Milsco. In good, clean, used condition with ordnance mark to pommel and manufacturer marked to blade. Scabbard manufacturer marked and retains leg ties, tin strengthener slightly creased . Owner's details scratched to the reverse although difficult to read. Excellent example.

US M67 Hand Grenade. Scarce 1975 dated ' Grenade Hand Frag Delay, M67 w/Fuze M213 '. complete with original packing tin. This highly uncommon grenade was a development of the M33 which in turn was born from the idea of producing a grenade on the lines of a baseball something most US troops were familiar with throwing. This example in excellent condition with original stencilled markings to body. Old collection mark to bottom of grenade. INERT

US M7 Knife Bayonet. US M7 knife bayonet for the M16 rifle. Manufactured in W.Germany under contract to Colt's with clear markings to parkerised 165mm double edged blade. Crossguard marked ' M7 ' and contained in a M8A1 scabbard with lace lanyard. Excellent, clean condition. 18+ UK Sales ONLY

US Manual ' Booby Traps '. 1965 US Field Manual FM5-31 ' Booby Traps '. 132pgs, copiously illustrated describing the booby trapping of items as diverse as a mortar bomb to a television. Contains sections on improvisation, the detection and removal of booby traps and extensive coverage of the various traps, time pencils and other devices. In excellent, clean condition with slight marking to covers.

US Manual Vehicle Mounted Browning MG.30. 1940 FM23-50 Field Manual ' Browning Machine Gun Caliber.30,HB,M1919A4 ( Mounted in Combat Vehicles ). 156pgs dealing with all aspects of the operation of the gun from basic stripping, ammunition and armour and vehicle mounts. Illustrated throughout with sketches and b/w photographs. Good, used condition with light marking, creasing etc.

US Model 1873 Socket Bayonet for the Springfield Rifle. A good example of the US Model 1873 Socket Bayonet for the Springfield Trapdoor Rifle. Contained in it's steel scabbard with unique brass and leather, swivelling belt hook. It has a 46cm tri-form blade which retains 95% of it's original bluing and is stamped ‘U.S’ (Army) above letter ‘S’ inspection mark. The socket complete with locking ring and scabbard show signs of wear with marking and some very light pitting, otherwise good condition ( see photos )

US No.519 CS ' Han-Ball ' Grenade. Uncommon US No.519 CS ' Han-Ball ' Grenade. Manufactured by Federal Laboratories in 1977 featuring a rubber body with a standard US lever igniter set. Good overall condition retaining instruction label. INERT Available in the UK ONLY

US Pamphlet \' Our Red Army Ally \' 1945 US War Dept.Pamphlet No.21-30 \' Our Red Army Ally \'. 77pg, illustrated manual, somewhat ironically named in light of recent events, this publication outlines everything then known about the Russian forces from Command to medals, weapons and vehicles. Illustrated throughout by coloured diagrams, cartoons and sketches. Card covers with creases and small tears with a small section missing to reverse otherwise good, used condition.

US Pilot's Survival Knife. Unissued example of a survival knife issued to US aircrew in the 1980's/90's. Contained in it's scabbard with sharpening stone, manufacturer marked and dated ( 1984 ) to reverse. Knife manufactured by Camillus of New Jersey in 1984 and in as issued condition with original factory sharpening to blade. Some light marking to scabbard .

US postwar parachute forces magazine cover. Good pictorial magazine cover showing postwar US parachute forces. Magazine is a 1954 edition of Pegasus the in-house magazine of the Fairchild Corporation. In good overall condition. POSTFREE within UK

US Pressure Fuze M1A1. Olive drab painted alloy US Pressure Fuze M1A1. Initiated by a 20lb or larger weight bearing down on the pressure cap this fuze was used with anti-personnel mines and booby traps. A screw on extender (very similar to the German \'S\' mine fuze) was provided for attachment to the pressure plate to make it more effective as an AP weapon. Fully strippable with all safety clips and the extender. INERT

US Pressure Fuze M1A1. Olive drab painted alloy US Pressure Fuze M1A1. Initiated by a 20lb or larger weight bearing down on the pressure cap this fuze was used with anti-personnel mines and booby traps. A screw on extender (very similar to the German 'S' mine fuze) was provided for attachment to the pressure plate to make it more effective as an AP weapon. Fully strippable with all safety clips. INERT

US Second Carrier Task Force Signal grouping. 1945, 3 x signals/decrypts of messages sent to Commander Second Carrier Task Force Pacific. The first signal, marked SECRET for all USN ships is the order to cease offensive operations against Japanese forces. The second is a congratualtory message from Admiral Nimitz, with the third conveying similar congratualtions from the commander Atlantic. In excellent clean condition, an inportant reminder of the end of the Second World War.

US Smatchet. US manufactured version of the Smatchet, a fearsome weapon that was recommended as much for it's psychological effect as it's sturdy construction. Produced both in Britain and the US and issued to special forces, SOE and OSS alike. The US versions are distinct from British productions by their squared wooden grips, the use of two cutler's rivets to secure the pommel and the two rivets to the grips. Contained in the distinctive wood and leather covered scabbard. This example in good, used condition with a slightly altered blade profile at the point and a missing snap fastener to the scabbard retainer. Light rubbing to profile and highpoints of scabbard.

US WW1 102nd Machine Gun Battalion Armband. Silk armband, with printed details ' 102nd Machine Gun Battalion Headquarters Troop '. In good , clean condition with signs of having been fastened with a safety pin. The 102nd Machine Gun Battalion was part of the US 26th Infantry Division and saw service in France in 1918.

US WW2 Converter M-209 cipher machine. A rare opportunity to acquire a mint example of a US M-209 Converter with it's special pouch and all of the accessories including spare tapes, manual, message clips, ink containers, scewdriver and tweezers . The M-209 was a hand operated machine for converting individual letters into or from a cipher using a daily setting. Thus it was possible to encode or decipher a message prior to or when in receipt of a radio message. Whilst operating on broadly similar lines to German Enigma machines the similarity stopped there with the messages encoded on the M-209 being easily deciphered. OSS operatives used them to send misleading information intended for enemy interception. This example in mint condition. Please contact me for details of shipping as the item weighs nearly 4kgs . WMC/COMM/MR13

US WW2 M1 Garand Bayonet. WWII US M1 Garand Bayonet by Pal Blade & Tool (PAL) dated 1943, with US military flaming grenade ordnance mark. Plastic scabbard by Victory Plastics with US ordnance mark to chape. Originally an M1905 bayonet that was shortened to 10 inches from 16". Good, used condition with signs of sharpening to blade.

US WW2 M3 Fighting Knife A good example of a WW2 used M3 fighting knife in US M8 scabbard. Maker marked under cross guard U.S. M.3 CASE, ( Case were the fourth largest producer of the M3 ) with a plastic M8 scabbard with the chape marked ' U.S.M8 B.M.Co ' and the body carrying the markings of Victory Plastics. Good, used condition with a high level of bluing remaining to blade and some rubbing and marking to scabbard.

US WW2 M3 Trench Knife and M6 Scabbard. Early, blade- marked U.S. WW2 M3 Trench Knife with M6 leather scabbard. Knife produced by Kinfolks Inc.,Little Valley NY who were the 5th smallest producer of the knife manufacturing 135,548 examples. M6 leather scabbard by MILSCO 1943. This example is very much a used example with bruising and cracking to grips, sharpened and cleaned blade with one small area of pitting with marking to pommel and cross guard from use. Scabbard , pliable and undamaged with evidence of manufacturing details being removed but still visible. Good, solid example of a now uncommon, blade marked knife in a leather scabbard.

US WWII Army Officer's Crusher style Cap. US WWII Army Officer's Cap by Lautersteins of Texas, their ' Devonshire ' model . With soft wool body a pliable leather peak and bright gilt, die struck Officer's badge with single post fixing, unmarked. Slightly detached ' Airflow ' sweatband with intact liner protector. Body of the cap in excellent, unmothed condition with good shape with some small snags to cap band . Approx. size 6 7/8 . Peak has a small area of damage where stitching has come loose. Good example with a little attention would be an excellent example.

US WWII Army Officer's Crusher style Cap. US WWII Army Officer's Cap by Bancroft their ' Wales ' model with soft wool body with a pliable leather peak. Bright gilt Officer's badge by Amcraft with single post fixing. Good condition cap with good shape with a smattering of moth nips mostly to rear crown ( see photos ). Slightly sweat stained peak reverse and sweatband but very clear manufacturer details with liner protector present and intact. Good example.

US WWII Navy Navigator Wings Gilt US WWII Navy Navigator Wings with a design featuring a star burst in the center with a pair of anchors in the background and flanked by a wing on each side. Roller catch pin fastening and maker marked ' N.S. Meyer New York ' to reverse. Excellent, clean condition with bright highlights.

US \' Short Guide to Great Britain \'. 1943 US ' A Short Guide to Great Britain '. 38pg booklet outlining all of the quirks and oddities of Britain and it's inhabitants as seen from US eyes. Issued as an attempt to avoid misunderstanding and promote ' getting acquainted '. Good, used condition. POSTFREE within UK

USAAF Aircrew Wing - Australian Manufacture. USAAF Aircrew Wing by Wallace Bishop of Brisbane, Australia. Full size 3"/7cm die-struck sterling silver aircrew wing. Pin backed. Manufacturer and ' Silver ' marked to reverse. An uncommon example in excellent used condition.

USAAF C-1 Survival Vest Large Knife. A two-bladed survival knife with 5" Cutting, 5" Saw blades. Manufactured by The Colonial Cutlery Company, Prov, Rhode Island with details stamped to the knife blade. Measuring approx. 15cm closed and 27cm with the knife blade extended. Black plastic grips and blued metal finish. These were placed in pocket No. 3. of the C-1 Emergency sustenance / survival vest as used by USAAF aircrew.

USAAF Miniature Wing - Air gunner. 1/3 size miniature USAAF air gunner wing. Die-struck, pin back example clearly marked \' sterling \' to reverse. Deeply patinated and in good, used condition.

USAAF T-45 Lip Microphone. The T-45 carbon 'lip' microphones were introduced in 1944 and primarily intended for transport aircraft crews. Consisting of a MC-419 microphone unit and plastic strap ST-53 that holds the microphone just over the top lip of the wearer. The strap also extends around the sides of the face and ears and the microphone is wired to a plastic coated loom terminating in a 2-pin PL-291-A plug. Good, clean condition complete with Aug 1944 instruction sheet. Uncommon.

Valentine Tank Manual. Instruction Book - Tank, Infantry, Mark III* more commonly known as the Valentine. Published by Vickers Armstong C1941 this manual accompanied each tank with 77pgs giving instructions on the running and maintenance of the vehicle. 21 fold plates with exploded views/schematics of various aspects of the vehicle. In very good condition with some minor foxing and some minor residue to outside rear cover where a label? has been removed-cleanable.

VC Winner's Portrait & Signature-Field Marshal Sir George Stuart White 18cms x 25cms original oil on canvas portrait of Field Marshal Sir George Stuart White VC, GCB, OM, GCSI, GCMG, GCIE, GCVO (6 July 1835 – 24 June 1912). ' Stationed at Peshawar during the Indian Mutiny and then fought at the Battle of Charasiab in October 1879 and at the Battle of Kandahar in September 1880 during the Second Anglo-Afghan War. For his bravery during these two battles, he was awarded the Victoria Cross. He went on to command a brigade during the Third Anglo-Burmese War in 1886 and became commander of Quetta District in 1889 in which role he led operations in the Zhob Valley and in Balochistan. He was commander of the forces in Natal at the opening of the Second Boer War and fought at the Battle of Elandslaagte in October 1899. He commanded the garrison at the Siege of Ladysmith: although instructed by General Sir Redvers Buller to surrender the garrison he responded "I hold Ladysmith for the Queen" and held out for another four months before being relieved in February 1900. He finished his career as Governor of Gibraltar and then as Governor of the Royal Hospital Chelsea.' Portrait unframed and is artist signed and dated 1900,some minor making and chipping. Accompanied by an 1893 note on CinC India headed notepaper signed by White.

Vero & Everitt Tropical Helmet advertising card. 350mm x 500mm reinforced card advertising plaque for Vero & Everitt's Tropical Helmets. The well known hatting company based in Atherstone, Warks with a retail presence in London continued to supply hats to the Government and the public until their closure in the 1980's. This card was with others in packaging which suggested a date C1920. Vero & Everitt produced a great many of the Wolseley pattern helmets worn by officers and men as well as a great number of Bush hats. Item in excellent condition and has a string for hanging or an integral stand. Ideal backdrop for a collection of tropical helmets.

VERY EARLY AUSTRIAN ISSUE THIRD REICH SUPPORTER BADGE. Not had or seen one of these before, but it seems to be an early ‘Nazi party’ badge made in Austria for early supporters. Hitler declared ‘Anschluss’ in March 1938, and annexed Austria into the NSDAP. There was strong support for them prior to that date and this badge dates from then. In enamels, black, white and red. With correct pin back and about the same size as a convention Nazi Party badge. In perfect condition. Made in Austria and has the maker mark R.Schanes Wein (Vienna). Of course it has no NSDAP lettering to the front or RZM markings, as they were not part of this yet! Great little badge.

VERY INTERESTING NORWEGIAN KNIFE WITH HISTORY. Not sure if this is military but could very well be naval. A super little wooden gripped knife by B. Knudsen Trondheim Norway. There is not much of the blade left as it has obviously been sharpened MANY times over the years. The blade is about 3” long, when it used to be 6” when made. However, the wooden grip is most interesting. The original owner has carved his complete career/history on the grip along with his initials.-19'MD'25- this is followed by 26-27-28-29. So this career/trip lasted from 1925 until 1929..There are 19 countries carved into the grip. Amongst which are Egypt, Palestine, Romania, Syria, Sweden, Russia, Danzig, England and France! This little knife has been around the world! Anyway, probably almost impossible to actually trace who owned it or what he actually did, but a most interesting artefact

VERY NICE THIRD REICH GENERAL ASSAULT BADGE. Classic General Assault badge in great used condition. Not been cleaned up it polished. Flat finish to the reverse with original pin and hook intact. The badge is an unmarked variety. Lovely original condition.

VERY NICE THIRD REICH TRIPLE STICK PIN. In near mint condition, with all the paint on the front and reverse. This is a nice triple medal group consisting of a Third Reich Iron cross and two Imperial German medals, that I can't quite identify. Super detail on these tiny miniatures.

VERY NICE WWII EK2 WITH RIBBON, MAKER ‘65’. An extremely nice Third Reich Iron Cross second class, with original length of ribbon. Cross in near mint condition with nice silvering and perfect black iron centre. Suspension ring stamped ‘65’ which is for Klein & Quenzer A.G., of Idar/Oberstein Not a maker I can remember encountering? Nice cross.

VERY STRANGE AND UNIQUE EARLY THIRD REICH BANNER TOP! Something I have never seen before. Purchased from a garden antique flea market in Germany. This is an all brass banner top made to hang a flag or banner of some description from the side. Made of tubular brass and has gathered a lot of patina in the last 75+ years. Is designed to fit onto a wooden pole of some descrition and lock into place with a removable bar. The bar unscrews and will slide into the cloth folds of a small hanging banner. There is a brass disc swastika to the top and the hanging arm is decorated with swirls and loops! Cleaned up and with a suitable square banner, this would look excellent. Have shown in the pictures size relevant to a UK front door etc.

VERY UNUSUAL 12mm MINIATURE MEDALS ON BUTTON HOLE FIXING. Lovely little badge here, made to go in a jacket or coat lapel button hole. Consists of an Imperial German Cross of Honour and black Wound badge. In great condition.

VERY UNUSUAL HITLER YOUTH BELT AND BUCKLE. I have had many HJ belts and buckles, never a belt like this though. It is made of a thick but flexible brown plastic, looks and feels quite strange. Made in the normal fachion, but brown plastic. I have had HJ knives with the plastic belt loop and snap clip, so I know the Germans were experimenting with early plastic products. Belt and buckle seem to have been together for ever. Buckle has lost the retaining loop for the belt and is covered in brown patina, makes it look gold!! There are maker markings on the buckle, but I cannot make tham out. An unusual late war production I am sure!! Very small size belt.Rare

Victorian 1888 Pattern Slade Wallace belt. Victorian 1888 Pattern Slade Wallace belt. White buff leather triple section belt with white blanco residue with minor marking and a rust stain.The rear section with triple upward facing loops .Oval brass adjustment buckles to both sides together with buff leather sliders . Brass Victorian General List two-piece buckle . Internal Ink issue stamps for 1899 and Northampton Regt.

Victorian 21st Lancers Sweetheart brooch. Silver sweetheart brooch for the 21st ( Empress of India ) Lancers. Pinback construction bearing London hallmarks for 1897. Good, used condition.

Victorian 3rd (City of London) Battalion Volunteer tunic. An excellent example of a red tunic for an O/R of the 3rd (City of London) Battalion, London Regiment (Royal Fusiliers) . Half lined red melton wool tunic by Samuel Bros, London with largely intact label to rear of jacket interior. White metal, QVC buttons with two white metal Royal Fusilier grenades to white piped blue collar. Both epaulettes embroidered \' 3 V flaming grenade R F \'. White piped front with dark blue cuffs surmounted by a braid knot. Excellent condition, some damage to lining and one small moth hole to the reverse.

Victorian 57th Regt.of Foot Shoulder Belt Plate. Victorian 57th ( West Middlesex ) Regiment of Foot Shoulder Belt Plate. Die stamped brass pre 1855 O/R's pattern, retaining both hooks and studs to reverse. Good, used condition.

Victorian Anglesey Light Infantry Officer\'s Tunic. A good example of a Victorian scarlet tunic to an officer of the Anglesey Light Infantry. Fine red Melton tunic with blue facings to collar and cuffs, white piping and silver brocade. Full size silver buttons by Jennens to chest, cuffs and fishtail. Fully lined with partial padding and internal pockets to skirts with a later inscription identifying the tunic as belonging to the Royal Flint rifles. Single shoulder board and later rank pips to collar. Some minor repairs and some minor moth tracking and damage. Uncommon example of a tunic to a volunteer unit.

Victorian Berkshire Rifle Volunteers Cap badge. Die-struck, silvered Victorian Berkshire Rifle Volunteers cap badge. Two loops to the reverse. Bright, crisp condition.

Victorian Indian Army Cavalry Cross Belt. Brocade and calf cross belt by Hobson & Sons of London for use by Indian Army Cavalry Officers. Featuring a two piece silver and gilt buckle, again by Hobson & Sons mounted onto a calf lined brocade belt with attached cross strap. All items manufacturer marked and there is a partial paper label bearing an inked name. An example of the high quality accoutrements worn by cavalry officers of the period.

Victorian K.S.L.I. Officer\'s Buttons. A set of six gilt tunic buttons for an officer of the King's Shropshire Light Infantry. Featuring a Victorian crown surmounting an encircled Shropshire KLI device with a high gilt finish. Manufacturer marked ' Pitt & Co 50 St.Martins Lane, London '. Excellent bright condition.

Victorian Manual of Army Signalling. 1888 ' Manual of Instruction in Army Signalling '. 88pgs with diagrams and illustrations explaining the use visual signalling with flags and heliograph as well as the use of morse and ciphers. Good, overall condition with some foxing and a small split to spine.

Victorian Medical Officer's Full Dress Pouch and Strap. A good example of a Victorian Medical Officer's Full Dress Pouch and Strap. Black rectangular pouch with central crowned ' VR ' cypher surrounded by gilt wire edging and gilt acanthus leaf side mounts. Black leather shoulder strap with triple gilt wire lines and mounted with gilt acanthus leaf buckle, slider and mounts. Interior mounting loop. Good, used condition.

Victorian Naval Buckle. Three piece, silver & gilt Victorian naval belt buckle. Lightweight construction in the style common to those often worn by women attending army mess nights. Acquired from a large selection of various patterns of similar buckles as part of a sample collection of an unknown Birmingham company. Excellent, bright condition.

Victorian Naval document case. Victorian Naval document case 13.5cm x 5cm with impressed Victorian Admiralty device.

Victorian Naval Rates summer cap HMS Crescent. Victorian Naval Rates lightweight summer cap from the ship HMS Crescent. HMS Crescent was a first class cruiser of the Edgar class. Crescent, and her sister ship Royal Arthur, were built to a slightly modified design and are sometimes considered a separate class. She was built at Portsmouth and launched on 30 March 1892. As at 11 January 1895 she was leaving Australia under Captain Arbuthnot.[1] She served in the First World War, and was sold on 22 September 1921 for breaking up in Germany. Cap in good, clean condition, some soiling to interior and some loss to one swallow tail.

Victorian Officer's Valise Bag - Connaught Rangers. Sturdy linen valise bag with bone button closures marked to an officer of the 88th Regt. the Connaught Rangers. Clearly marked in paint to an ' H.Ernst. Esqr. 88th Regt. '. Provisional research indicates a Henry Ernst who served as a Lieutenant in the 88th in 1851 and saw service in Canada. Excellent, clean condition.

Victorian Rifle Officer\'s Sidecap. Black, fine wool sidecap by Hobson & Sons for an officer of a rifle regiment. Green cording to crown with silver buttons and surmounted by a corded boss with silver bugle emblem. Cotton lined interior with gold blocked manufacturer's details with the remains of a red wax seal. A half forehead protector made of plush, now heavily worn is present. Silver Victorian crowned buttons now deeply patinated with similar patination to boss emblem. Generally very good condition with some moth tracking to one side.

Victorian Royal Welsh Fusiliers Sweetheart Brooch. Hallmarked silver Birmingham 1894, sweetheart brooch for the Royal Welsh Fusiliers. Two piece construction with a pin fitting to reverse, crisply detailed and in good, undamaged condition.

Victorian Silver Sweetheart - Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders. Large ( 40mm ) silver, pinback sweetheart badge for the Queens Own Cameron Highlanders. Popular items around the time of the Boer War featuring a sharply executed design in relief. Silver but not hallmarked and in excellent, clean condition.

Victorian South Devon Militia Officer\'s Buttons. 4 x 20mm, silver buttons by Jennens & Co. London for wear by Officers of the North Devon Militia. Darkly patinated overall.

Victorian Volunteer L.S. Medal - Royal Berks Regt. Victorian Volunteer Long Service Medal to 123 Sergt.C.Wheeler 1st VB Royal Berks Regt. Mounted as worn, toned overall.

Victorian Volunteer Officer's Decoration Miniature. Cased miniature Victorian Volunteer Officer's Decoration. Pin fitting , toned overall with Portsea manufacture's details to silk lined lid.

Victorian, British Pistol Holster. 1885 dated leather pistol holster for use with early Webley or Fosbery type revolvers. Dated and manufacturer marked to the retaining strap ' A.Hos??? C&Lt BERMONDSEY '. Excellent, clean and supple condition with all stitching intact.

Victorian, silver S.Lancs sweetheart brooch. Ornate, pinback sweetheart brooch for the South Lancashire Regiment. 45mm approx with Birmingham hallmarks for 184/95 to the reverse. Excellent, bright condition.

Victorian/WW1 Sherwood Foresters\' Grouping. Photographic and insignia grouping to Sgt.Charles, Edwin BARKER of 2nd Vol. Battn and 15th ( Bantam ) Battn Sherwood Foresters ( Notts & Derby ) Regt. Grouping consists of a Victorian, white metal 2nd Battn glengarry badge, Victorian, white metal collar badge and King's Crown Notts & Derby bi-metal, lugged cap badge. Accompanied by 10 photographs, many with Barker as the subject, showing early service with the volunteer battalion and then later service in WW1. Many of the photographs are annotated including the fact that Barker was KIA. 202776 Sgt.C.E.Barker was KIA on 22/04/1918 serving with the 15th Batt and is remembered on the Pozieres Memorial. Originally from Wirksworth, Derbyshire these items came directly from the recent clearance of the family home.

Vienna colonial veterans 1939 daybadge. Pressed steel \'tinny\' for \'Reichskolonialtagung Wien 16-18 Mai 1939\'. Showing an eagle over an image of Africa surmounted by a veteran\'s flag. In excellent, clean and bright condition. Uncommon.

Vietnam War Era US SDU-5/E Distress Marker Light with Case Vietnam War Era US SDU-5/E Distress Marker Light with Case. Used by aircrew and often purloined for use by special forces. Heavily used condition but intact.

Voluntary Army Welfare Services Shoulder Title. Embroidered shoulder title ' Voluntary Army Welfare Services ' worn by the largely women volunteers who manned a series of hostels and clubs providing R&R for troops. These titles were worn when these volunteers manned facilities following the invading Allied armies. Good, used condition with clear evidence of having been removed from a uniform.

Von den Karawanken bis Kreta 1941 Von den Karawanken bis Kreta by Uli Huber. 128pgs of text with pull out map describing the campaign in the Balkans which culminated in the invasion of Crete. 48pgs of b/w illustrations with graphic cover. Good, used condition with light damage to spine.

von HINDENBURG PERIOD PORTRAIT PRINT. Measures approx 9 3/4"x12 1/2" on cream card, this is a beautifully executed drawing of von HINDENBURG in civilian or State dress. From the same printer/artist/studio as the Goering print, I purchased these together. Probably from the 1930's. Great detail. Would look good framed up and perhaps together.

WAAF O/R's cap. Good 1944 dated, WAAF O/R's cap. Manufacturer's label to the interior ' J.Collett Ltd ' size 6 7/8 with oil cloth internal protector. In good used condition, slightly dusty with one minormoth nip to rear of crown. Good example.

WAAF WW2 Pattern Issue Shirt. WAAF WW2 pattern issue shirt, clearly cut for the female figure, having pleats let into the front shoulder. Kings Crown and AM marked with 1942 date to collar with name and number inked below, size 2. Good, used condition with light storage marks and missing all buttons. Scarce

Waffen SS Belt Buckle. Original WW2 Waffen SS Belt Buckle. Crisply struck, nickel plated brass buckle, manufacturer marked ' O & C ges.gesch. ' with steel roller and drawn steel prongs. Lightly polished highlights with nickel plating having worn from the catch, otherwise excellent, used condition.

Waffen SS Belt Buckle. Original WW2 Waffen SS Belt Buckle. Crisply struck, steel buckle, detailing suggest manufactur by Assnman with steel roller and drawn steel prongs. Original painted finish is largely absent from the obverse with rust spidering present and 60% paint finish remaining to the reverse, good example.

Waffen SS BeVo Sleeve Eagle. Good, original BeVo, woven Waffen SS sleeve eagle for use by enlisted ranks.Clear evidence of having been removed from a uniform with light marking.

WAR MERIT CROSS 1st CLASS WITH SWORDS IN CASE. A decent quality War merit cross 1st class with swords. A military award.The award was graded the same as the Iron Cross: War Merit Cross Second Class, War Merit Cross First Class etc.This one is a little tarnished, but has all of the original silver finish. It is marked on the reverse pin '65', which is for Klein and Quenzer. Case is somewhat batters but intact. Is missing the closure button, but inside is fine.

War Merit Cross 1st class with Swords. A good example of a War Merit cross 1st class with swords maker marked L15 by Otto Schickle of Pforzheim. Quality tombac construction with a distinctive oval mounting for both block hinge and hook. These features are indicative of an original piece distinct from the many L15 marked, postwar examples with their differing fittings. Contoured pin with the LDO number stamped in incuse relief on the outer face of the pin. Light patination.

War Merit Cross 1st class with Swords. A good example of a War Merit cross 1st class with swords maker marked ' 65 ' indicating manufacture by Klein & Quenzer of Idar-Oberstein. Silver plated tombac with bright highlights and residual frosting to arms and swords. Reverse with block hinge and contoured pin with distinctive offset ' 65 ' to obverse of pin. Slight patination to reverse with shadow of pin.

War Merit Cross 1st class without Swords. Later war War Merit Cross 1st class without Swords in die-cast zinc by Deumer of Ludenscheid. Coke bottle pin to reverse with horizontal block hinge and wire ' C ' catch and a bordered number ' 3 ' stamped to the reverse. As is common with these later pieces the silvered finish has deteriorated leaving a dull grey finish in some areas and bright in others.

War Merit Cross 1st Class without Swords. Early manufacture War Merit Cross 1st class without swords. manufacturer marked on pin with an incused number 4 for the maker Steinhauer & Lück, Lüdenscheid. Polished highlights with tapered pin fitting and thin block hinge typical of S&L production to reverse. Good, used condition with some toning.

War Merit Cross 2nd Class With Swords In Packet of Issue. War Merit Cross 2nd class medal with swords ,still in its original paper packet of issue, Tombac construction with a mint condition ribbon. The medal is not ring stamped but manufacturer\'s details \' Jakob Bengel, Oberstein \' printed to the reverse packet.

War Merit Cross 2nd Class With Swords In Packet of Issue. War Merit Cross 2nd class medal with swords ,still in its original paper packet of issue, still wrapped in original tissue paper and with a mint condition ribbon. The medal is not ringstamped but Richard Simm & Sohne,Gablonz is printed to the reverse of the titles packet. Packet is creased and has some tears to the reverse, cross is in excellent condition.

War Merit Cross 2nd Class With Swords. War Merit Cross 2nd class medal with swords. Later war issue but with most finish intact with minor rubbing to highpoints revealing the zinc construction. Ring stamped but not easy to distinguish. Original full length ribbon.

War Merit Cross 2nd Class Without Swords In Packet of Issue. War Merit Cross 2nd class medal without swords ,still in its original paper packet of issue, still wrapped in original tissue paper and with a mint condition ribbon. The medal is ringstamped '1' having been made by Deschler & Sohn. Deschler & Sohn, Munchen 9 is printed to the reverse of the titles packet. Difficult to upgrade.

War Merit Cross First Class without swords Early production War Merit Cross First Class without swords, die-struck in tombac and silver plated. Machined block hinge with flat wire retaining hook with a maker's mark in incuse relief numerals to the pin. In this case the code ' 50 ' for Karl Gschiermeister of Vienna. In good, clean condition with polished highlights and a light patina overall.

WAR MERIT CROSS WITH SWORDS-VERY USED! This is a typical war souvenir bring-back, has aged with the passing of 75 years! Original ribbon very grubby, as is the medal itself. 100% original and as found.

War Merit medal and Packet. Tombac War Merit medal with it's titled packet indicating manufacture by Richard Simm of Gablonz. Excellent condition with some very minor storage or handling marks with length of ribbon. Packet in lightly crumpled condition with one tear.

War Merit medal and Packet. Tombac War Merit medal with it's titled packet indicating manufacture by Steinhauer & Luck, Ludenscheid. Excellent condition with some very minor storage or handling marks with length of ribbon. Packet in lightly crumpled condition with the top now removed.

WAR-TIME 'BRING-BACK' SELECTION, UNTOUCHED! I was lucky enough to receive a phone call from the relatives of the soldier who owned this group of interesting items. Sadly he (a private Betteridge) had died recently and these were in his effects. In addition to this group of insignia, were two daggers, which are listed separately. Group consists of typical 'bring-back' items, and amongst them are Luftwaffe buckle and leather belt, nazi service medal, 2 nazi cap eagles (no pins), British shoulder div insignia, various German rank insignia, a mint condition 'bevo' Kreigsmarine breast eagle, British cap badge for the Royal Lancashire Regt, plus various other bits. Also included is the leather wallet/case that all this was kept in by Pvt. Betteridge. A fun group of items.

War/Victory Pair and silver war badge Ox & Bucks L.I. War and Victory pair to 11285 Pte.J.Garner Ox & Bucks L.I. with Silver War badge No.517680. Original, grubby ribbons all items in good, toned condition.

Wartime Dodge 15cwt 4 x 2 T-222 Truck Manual. Wartime instruction book for the Canadian built 15cwt 4 x 2 T-222 Truck. This vehicle was widely used by both Canadian and British forces in a GS or water truck role. This book gives instruction on driving and maintenance the vehicle and the overstepped marking to front cover indicates British use. Good, used condition with various marks and light creasing.

Wartime EKII ribbon. Original lengths of wartime ribbon for the German EKII. All lengths unissued and clean approx 30cm in length. POSTFREE within UK EACH

Wartime guide to Rank & Badges in the forces. Commercial Wartime guide to ' Rank and Badges in the Navy, Army, RAF and Auxiliaries '. 32pg full colour guide showing trade and rank badges of all three services, also includes arm of service colors. Good, clean condition. POSTFREE within UK

WARTIME PUBLISHED INSIGNIA IDENTIFICATION BOOKLET. A great little booklet, in colour and published in 1943 by George Philp & Sons in Fleet Street. Contains volumes of information about the rank insignia and badges of all the armed forces and civilian organisations.32 pages of information. A really good period reference, perhaps came with a paper a the time?

Wartime RAF/WAAF New Testament. 1939ed RAF issue \'Active Service Edition\' New Testament. Inscribed to the inner page to a WAAF with a 1943 date. Excellent, clean condition.

Web Equipment, Naval, Pattern 1919 Waist belt. Probably unissued example of the Web Equipment, Naval, Pattern 1919 Waist belt. Three piece construction marked by the manufacturer \' M.E.Co \' and dated 1938 indicating manufacture by the Mills Equipment Co. Naval Inspection mark. Excellent, clean condition with patination to fittings.

Webley & Scott Automatic Pistols - Gordon Bruce. 1992 1st Ed. ' Webley & Scott Automatic Pistols ' by Gordon Bruce. The definitive reference book on the automatic pistols produced by Webley. Covering all pistols from the Webley Fosbery automatic revolver of 1901 forward to the .455 and .32 Auto pistols.High quality photos with production tables, exploded views and accessories. Hard Back 304 pages. Excellent, used condition.

Webley Bentley Style DA Percussion Revolver. C1850 DA, 5 shot percussion revolver borrowing heavily from the Webley Bentley pattern. Probably retailed by ' Lummis, London ' whose details are hand engraved to the top of the barrel, the pistol is a .40 calibre open-top revolver, with a 5-shot percussion cylinder and a hexagonal barrel. On the left side of the pistol is a James Kerr-style rammer for loading and a flag spring, push-through safety device which enables the hammer to be set at half cock, for loading. Proof marks to underside of barrel and to each cylinder with ' patent 1859 ' engraved to the side of the action. The grips are walnut and chequered with a plain butt cap. Good, crisp action with a large proportion of original bluing to cylinder and barrel. OBSOLETE CALIBRE - No licence required. UK SALES ONLY

Wedding Edition Mein Kampf. 1939 Edition of Mein Kampf by Adolf Hitler. This is the presentation edition given on the day of a wedding, like many the owner\'s details have been neatly removed. Leather binding with embossed gold details and city crest. Light bumping to spine and minor marking to boards.

WEHRMACHT 10X50 BINOCULARS BY KARL ZEISS WITH ORIGINAL CASE. A great pair of Third Reich binoculars complete with the original hard case.This is Waffanampt marked with small eagle and swastika and dated 1941. Case is in near perfect condition and is complete with partial wide hanging strap with buckle. The binoculars have seen proper substantial use with the leather covering showing hand wear. Marked KARL ZEISS JENA on one lens and DIENSGLAS 10x50 with serial numbers etc underneath. The original leather neck strap is in place, as well as the original leather 'button hole' frog, used to attach to a uniform button. These were brought back as a souvenir by a sailor in the Royal Marines and turned up in my local antique clock shop! Unfortunately no details were taken of the family member. The binoculars work perfectly, need a proper clean and service. One lens is 100% clear, the other has some dust and 'foxing' but no cracks or chips. A specialist service, and you will have a fantastic set of high quality, historical binoculars.

Wehrmacht 4 Year Service Medal with Packet of Issue. Wehrmacht 4 year loyal service medal with it's cornflower blue, watered silk ribbon and packet of issue. Glassine type packet printed with title ' Dienst-Auszeichnung IV Klasse ' in intact, creased condition. Medal in good bright condition with patination to the silvered finish.

Wehrmacht 4 Year Service Medal. Court mounted Wehrmacht 4 Year service medal with miniature Wehrmacht device to ribbon. Light rubbing to watered silk ribbon with pin-back device to reverse, good, used condition.

Wehrmacht Alloy Belt Buckle. A good example of an injection moulded Heer O/R\'s belt buckle manufactured by Noelle & Huck, Lüdenscheid. Good, used condition with light rubbing to highlights and residual painted finish to obverse background and reverse.

WEHRMACHT ALLOY COMBAT BUCKLE WITH LEATHER BELT. A very good used example of a 1937 dated alloy Wehrmacht buckle and the black leather belt. Buckle shows some proper use and all the original green paint is missing from the front. The rear has paint left and is marked ‘Ku Q. 37’. It also has the original leather adjustment tab which is maker marked (indistinct) but you can read the date 1937. A nice set.

WEHRMACHT ALLOY PARADE BUCKLE. A really nice all alloy Wehrmacht lightweight parade buckle. A 2 piece buckle made of pressed aluminium. Would not be used in combat as too flimsy, but designed for parade purposes only. no maker marks as far as I can see. Excellent condition showing virtually no wear. Very small dent in the front beside the closed wing eagle. Superb detail.

Wehrmacht Belt and Buckle. A good example of the standard belt and buckle used by the Wehrmacht which has clearly been together since being souvenired with the belt retaining its worn shape. Unmarked, alloy buckle retaining its manufacturer\'s leather tab dated 1938 and indicating manufacture by the scarce maker Lehmann & Wundenberg, Hannover. Tab has owner\'s initials scratched to one side. Comes with a size marked \' 102 \' belt leather which also has initials scratched to interior surface. Buckle has wear to highpoints with some residual paint to interior design and 70% to reverse. Good, original unaltered example with scarce maker.

Wehrmacht Belt leather. Original Rb numbered, size 95 German belt leather with accompanying D ring attachment. Good, used condition.

WEHRMACHT BREAST EAGLE STILL ON UNIFORM CLOTH. A real piece of souvenir history. This is one of the standard ‘bevo’ type breast eagles in the two shades of green, as sewn to most Wehrmacht tunics during WW2. The eagle has distorted and faded a little over time, perhaps from being washed etc? However it is all still intact. It’s hand sewn onto this piece of uniform cloth which has been cut out of the tunic itself.

Wehrmacht Civilian Auxiliaries Stickpin in Bronze. Stickpin emblem for civilian, non-uniformed auxiliaries of the German armed forces. This smaller badge of 2.3 cm diameter, was intended for wear by male personnel as a lapel badge. Bronze finish with manufacturer's details of the C.E. Juncker company in Berlin. Good, used condition.

WEHRMACHT COMBAT BUCKLE AND LEATHER BELT. This has been stored by a collectors daughter since his death in 1979! It was sent to me with 2 K98 bayonets, as the lady has finally decided to pass them on. The brown belt leather is actually in remarkable condition and still supple. The steel Wehrmacht buckle shows some rust to the front but is basically in untouched condition. Originally painted green, this is still present to the sides and on the reverse. The frame is marked RODO. The adjusting prongs still retain the original brown leather tab.

Wehrmacht Heer (Army) Civilian Employee Stick Pin. Wehrmacht Heer (Army) Civilian Employee stick pin; 54 mm knurled pin; unmarked; measuring 30 mm x 19 mm; Good used condition.

Wehrmacht M35 Map Case. M35 Map/Dispatch case in good condition with all stitching intact, both hanging straps and little wear to the pebbled black leather. Interior flap has details of owner and unit. Unusually the case still retains the leather edged celluloid map cover enabling use of a chinagraph pencil, case is manufacturer marked and dated 1938. Also retains original pencil.

Wehrmacht O/R's Cap Eagle. Die-struck alloy cap eagle to be worn on a Wehrmacht o/r's or NCO's schirmutze. Later war production that replaced the aluminium varieties, this example retains approx 45% of it's silvered finish, both pins present to rear showing signs of having been originally fitted to a cap.

Wehrmacht O/Rs tropical sidecap. 1942 dated other ranks tropical sidecap made by Clemens Wagner, Braunschweig. Classic khaki, cotton twill construction with red linen interior lining with maker, size (54) and 1942 date and typical tropical cap insignia. The cap has been folded into the popular 'boat' shape and shows very minor signs of use with very minor knicks to the edge and very minor staining to front lining. An excellent example of the 'overseas cap'

Wehrmacht Officer Candidate Lapel Pin. Alloy Wehrmacht eagle mounted onto a knurled tombac pin. worn by Deutsche Wehrmacht-Heer Anstecknadel der Offiziersbewerber or officer candidate. Excellent, clean condition.

Wehrmacht Propagandakompanie Officer's Shoulder Boards. Matching pair of officer's shoulder boards for the rank of leutnant in the service of the Wehrmacht Propagandakompanie. Sew-in type with dove grey waffenfarbe. In excellent, clean condition.

Wehrmacht Pzr.Regt 100 Shoulder strap slides. A pair of slip-on unit identity sleeves to go over shoulder straps. Black wool with chain stitch ' 100 ' in pink indicating 100th Panzer Regiment. Good, clean condition.

Wehrmacht Second Model Army Marksman's Lanyard Badge. Die-stamped aluminium badge for use on the Wehrmacht second model Marksman's Lanyard. All pins present to the reverse, excellent, clean condition.

WEHRMACHT SIGNALMAN/CABLE LAYER BACK PACK SYSTEM. A most unusual item and often seen in combat footage. This metal rig would have been carried and strapped to the back of one of the cable laying signal troops. Often targeted by allied snipers to delay laying communication cable, it was a dangerous job! This is the original metal frame and detachable metal reel. All in original green paint colour. It also has the original brown leather shoulder straps and clips. As well as the original leather lanyard to slow down the reel when paying out the cable! The frame is marked with the makers name of Rich.Leppert and is dated 1937. It’s also stamped with a great little Waffenampt eagle and swastika with the WA number underneath. Fantastic piece of kit, rare and 200% original in every way. Re-enactors or museum display??

Wehrmacht Silver Class Driver's Award. A silver class Wehrmacht driver's badge on field grey backing and complete with its back plate with both pins intact. Good, clean condition, light corrosion to backing plate.

WEHRMACHT SPORTS VEST EAGLE. these are great display items, and go well with badges, medals or edged weapons. The eagle has actually been properly folded and sewn to a sports vest. All the cut pieces of black cotton are still present all around the edges. Made of white cotton background with a 7" wide black eagle woven 'bevo' style into the cloth itself. I imagine a real souvenir 'bring back'.

WEHRMACHT/ARMY RECRUITMENT OFFICER ARMBAND. A very distinctive armband and great for display with badges, daggers etc. This is the armband worn by army recruitment officers. White linen background with a great closed with Wehrmacht eagle and swastika in black, woven directly into the fabric. A little grubby but a proper, original armband.

Wehrmacht/Heer Alloy Buckle & Tab. A good example of an alloy Wehrmacht OR’s and NCO’s combat belt buckle. Has residual traces of the original green paint present with light rubbing to highlights. Attached leather tab is clearly dated 1937 and manufacturer marked \' G.Brehmer Markneukirchen \' . Buckle marked to the reverse for the same manufacturer \' GB \'. Good, untouched combat buckle with some loss to tab stitching.

WEHRMACHT/HEER STEEL BELT BUCKLE AND TAB. All steel Wehrmacht OR’s and NCO’s combat belt buckle. Has 65% of the original green paint present on the outside front and 100% remaining on the inside. Some useage and old rusty marks present. Claw adjuster has the original leather tab and this has maker mark of ‘Berg u Flite of Lufenschide’ and is dated 1942. The buckle is stamped B&N-42, which is Berg & Nolte Akt.-Ges., Lüdenscheid. So leather and buckle match perfectly.

Wehrmacht/Heer Steel Buckle A good example of an all steel Wehrmacht OR’s and NCO’s combat belt buckle.One piece steel belt buckle . retaining approx. 90% of it\'s original green finish maker marked \' R.S. & S.\' to the reverse ( Richard Sieper und Söhne ). Good, untouched combat buckle.

Wehrmacht/Heer Steel Buckle & Tab. Above average example of an all steel Wehrmacht OR’s and NCO’s combat belt buckle. Has 85%+ of the original green paint present with rubbing to highlights and top of buckle. Attached leather tab is clearly dated 1941 and manufacturer marked ' Haarman, Ludenscheid '. Good, untouched buckle.

Wehrmacht/Heer Steel Buckle & Tab. A good example of an all steel Wehrmacht OR’s and NCO’s combat belt buckle. Has 75%+ of the original green paint present with rubbing to highlights and edges of buckle. Attached leather tab is clearly dated 1941 and manufacturer marked \' C.T.H. DICKE LUDENSCHEID \' . Buckle marked for the same manufacturer \' CTD.1941 \'Good, untouched combat buckle.

Wehrpass - Battle of France casualty. Second type Wehrpass issued to Schutzen Mathias Niederstrasser of 9/Inf. Regt.199 \'List\', part of 57 Inf.Div. Born in Upper Bavaria in 1919, the son of a labourer, Niederstrasse was a labourer too before completing his RAD service in 1939. He volunteered for the Army training with Inf.Ers.Btl.199 and was involved in the invasion of France with Manstein\'s 4th Army. Inf. Regt 199 found itself at Abbeville on 27th May as part of a bridgehead over the Somme and it was here he was killed by a gunshot to the head received in the fighting,as the Division attacked as part of Fall Rot. This came after heavy fighting against the French and British 51st Highland Div. Niederstrasser was killed near Villers-sur-Mareuil and is buried at Bourdon. Wehrpass in good clean condition, clearly marked to front cover with a red cross, signifying death. Accompanied by further research. Scarce early casualty

Welsh Guards at War. 1946 1st Ed. ' Welsh Guards at War ' by Mjr.L.F.Ellis. 372pgs covering all of the Guards campaigns from France in 1940, Tunisia, Italy, Normandy, Belgium and Gemany. Illustrated throughout with b/w photographs, maps, and sketches, a thorough history. Good, clean condition, one stain to boards.

Welsh Guards Pagri Badge. Die-struck Welsh Guards pagri badge, both lugs intact, red felt backing.

Welsh Sword. " The "Welsh Knife" was designed in 1916 by the sculptor and armourer Felix Joubert and patented by him, as a "new or improved trench knife". It was allegedly based on an ancient Welsh weapon, although the existence of such a distinctly Welsh mediæval sword has since been disproved. An unknown, but limited, number of Welsh Knives were manufactured by the Wilkinson Sword Company, at the behest of Lord Howard de Walden. De Walden shared Joubert's interest in mediæval weapons and had the knives issued to the 9th Battalion, Royal Welsh Fusiliers, with whom he was serving as a Major.....a memorandum, dated 27 January 1920, which relates information on the knife states - "9th Batt'n. Royal Welsh Fusiliers. This battalion made use of a knife with which all machine gunners and bombers were always equipped. Every member of a raiding party was so armed and in one raid on the Messines Ridge two days before the battle of Messines they were used with conspicuous success. " -IWM. This example purchased at a Shropshire farm sale, is one of those that is entirely unmarked, now missing its's cord binding, scabbard and lanyard. However, the folding circular hand card is present and operative, there is some light pitting to one side of the grip and ricasso, a legacy of it's last home with the blade stained, but generally clean. This example is entirely original and notoriously difficult to acquire in any condition.

Wesel Kreistag Day badge. Die-struck, pinback tinny day badge for ' Kreistag Rees in Der Schillstadt Wesel 27-29 August 1937 '. Light wear to silvered finish with one minor corrosion spot.

West Riding Heavy Battery RGA Medal and insignia Grouping. WW1 War and Victory Pair to 158123 Gnr.W.B.Rodgers R.A. in original box with original registered envelope to a Middlesboro' address. Accompanied by two cap badges, one standard all brass RA, with a second Territorial example. Also signaller's brass crossed flags, trade badge and two brass RGA WEST RIDING shoulder titles with backing plates and pins. Both shoulder titles originally had ' T ' s surmounting the RGA indicating service with the West Riding Heavy Batteries of the Royal Garrison Artillery. All items in excellent condition with medals being fine. Unresearched.

WEST WALL MEDAL IN ORIGINAL PAPER PACKET. This is a nice West Wall award medal for those serving on the Western sea defences. Contained in the original brown manila paper packet with maker mark to the rear. Complete with original length of ribbon.

West Wall Medal in Packet. Packeted Deutsches Schutzwall Ehrenzeichen by Carl Poellath. Later issue with gilt finish which has been absorbed apart from the outer wreath giving it an attractive appearance. Packet has been folded.

West Wall Medal. Earlier, tombac construction West Wall medal with original ' thin ' ribbon. Good overall condition.

WEST YORKSHIRE REGT. CAP BADGE. A nice, untouched cap badge for the West Yorkshire’s. Silver-brass bourse with brass scroll underneath, solid rear pin.

West Yorkshire Regt. Coloured F.S. Cap. WW2 Period O/R's coloured field service cap for the West Yorkshire Regt. Dark blue with buff piping and crown. Wool body, heavy cotton lining with a plush headband with a bi metal West Yorkshire cap badge. Size 7 indicated by paper label.Little used condition, largely moth moth free with the exception of some very minor ' nips ' to piping.

WII Deutsches Frauenwerke Membership Badge. Enamel and silver gilt, pin back page for members of the Deutsches Frauenwerke the NSDAP Women’s League. Thet involved themselves in war work from party promotion to producing meals for troops. Excellent, clean condition, manufacturer marked RZM M1/102 indicating production by rank & Reif-Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen.

WILKINSON 2nd Pattn. F.S. FIGHTING KNIFE. A good, untouched example of the 2nd Pattn. FS knife by Wilkinson Sword. Brass chequered grip, oval steel crossguard, all never been apart. Very good brown leather scabbard. Original elastic strap still present. Scabbard body not damaged or split. Lower chape with single brass rivet fitting. Both leather 'tabs' removed at the time. Blade is pointed stiletto type appears unsharpened. No pits or damage to edges. 'Wilkinson Sword' makers mark etched on one side of the blade riccasso, and 'The FS Fighting knife' etched onto the opposite side.

Wilkinson Type D Survival Knife. Un-issued Wilkinson Type D Survival Knife. Early pattern with two screw bolt fastening wooden grips. 185mm heavy, single-edged, parkerised blade. Wilkinson Sword stamp to ricasso with black painted cross guard. Complete with unmarked leather scabbard. light marking to scabbard and bolt faces but no other sign of use or sharpening I have more images of this piece which will not upload to the site, please email if further images required. Over 18 ONLY - proof required.

William IV and Victoria Army Commissions. Impressive clean Commission with large clear hand Signature of WilliamIV at top left stating that Henry Evatt be appointed to be Colonel Commandant in the Royal Engineers. Black printing with manuscript annotations, signatures and seal or vellum, size 15½" × 11¾". Plus another signed by Queen Victoria appointing him Major General of the Royal Engineers in July of 1838. Henry Evatt became Lieut. General in the Royal Engineers having previously served under Wellington in the Peninsula campaign. He died at the age of 83, with a memorial in St Marys Church, Fordwich, Canterbury.

Willrich artwork - Generaloberst Guderian. 1940 example of a print featuring the renowned panzer commander Generaloberst Guderian. Copied from the original by the artist Willrich, these prints were sold in aid of German Youth. In excellent, clean condition. POSTFREE within UK

Willrich artwork - Oberstleutnant Schumacher. 1940 example of a print featuring the well known Luftwaffe Knight's Cross winner Oberstleutnant Schumacher, commander of JG 77 and JG1. Copied from the original by the artist Willrich, these prints were sold in aid of German Youth. In excellent, clean condition. POSTFREE within UK

With a Lewis Gun in France and Salonika. 2nd ed. 1917 ' With a Lewis Gun in France and Salonika.' by Arnold Makin. 80pg contemporary account subtitled ' Herein has been dumped the experiences of a Lewis Gun section in France and Salonika '. Illustrated throughout with sketches and drawings with an appendix dealing with the use of the Lewis gun. Good overall condition with some creasing and marking to card covers. Unusual and uncommon.

With the Red Devils at Arnhem. 1944 1st ed. ' With the Red Devils at Arnhem Personal Experiences with the 1st Polish Parachute Brigade ' by Marek Swiecicki. 92pgs b/w illustrations .The 1st Polish Parachute Brigade played both an important and controversial role at Arnhem. The author, a Pole himself, was attached to the Brigade, saw action at Arnhem and managed to escape capture and return to Allied lines. He penned his account within weeks of returning. In good condition with scarce d/w with chips, creases etc.

With the Scottish Troops in Europe. C1946 pb 80pg overview of Scottish troops from Normandy to the Surrender. Extensive b/w photographic coverage with individual chapters covering the various Scottish Divisions and units. In good, used condition.

WKC Advertising Sign. Celluloid and tin sign measuring 32cns x 480cms and features two swords and one bayonet behind the silver WKC knight head logo on a blue background. The sign is in excellent condition with the exception of the lower edge and one corner that has clearly suffered from water damage causing staining see images. Priced to accommodate these failings.

Woman’s Transport Service ( FANY ) Officer’s Cap. Original WW2 Woman’s Transport Service ( FANY ) Officer’s Cap manufactured by Scott & Co. the official supplier to the W.T.S. Complete with leather strap worn in the characteristic manner of the W.T.S. and bronze officer's cap badge by J.R.Gaunt, London. Large Scott & Co. label to the fine silk interior with a name inked to label. Minor wear to liner otherwise excellent condition.

Women at War. C1943 1st ed. ' Women at War ' by Margaret Goldsmith. 224pg examination of the war effort afforded by women throughout Britain covering all the main women's services, ATS, WAAF and WRENS. Also covers subjects from politics, Land Army, voluntary services, CD and industrial effort. Illustrated with numerous b/w illustrations c/w with chipped and rubbed d/w.

Women's Army Auxiliary Corps WW1 Officer's S.D.cap badge. A fine and uncommon die struck bronzed example. Two blades to the reverse. VGC.

WOMEN'S PATRIOTIC THIRD REICH SWASTIKA BRACLET AND RING. Sold at the time as gifts and souvenirs, this is a nickle silver women's braclet with black enamel swastikas and the matching ring. If it wasn't for the content this would be a very pretty set. In perfect condition and a matching set.

Women's Volunteer Reserve Magazine. A scarce copy of the Women's Volunteer Reserve Magazine for July 1917. ' The Women’s Volunteer Reserve emerged from one of the suffragette movements, the Women’s Social and Political Union. It was founded as The Women’s Emergency Corps in 1914 by Evelina Haverfield and Decima Moore to contribute to the war effort. The Corps later evolved into the Women’s Volunteer Reserve. The WVR was mainly involved in domestic fund-raising activities, and was primarily made up of middle-class women, due to the fact that they had to pay for their own uniform '. This example includes round ups of the various national group activities and is in good condition, has been folded.

WONDERFUL ORIGINAL AND COMPLETE HJ BELT AND BUCKLE! This is really difficult to find a complete and REAL Hitler Youth belt and buckle. it comprises of the original and very small dark brown/black leather belt which is tiny 26-30" waist, and is marked on the inside with the leather RZM maker and production code. The alloy buckle is in perfect shape, has been with the belt always and again is RZM marked on the inside.

Wooden handled 3rd Patt. Fighting Knife. A good example of the later pattern of wooden handled 3rd Patt fighting knifes. Machine drawn blade with brass oval cross guard and large wooden grip contained in a commercial style sheath common to these knives. Sheath marked ' Made in Sheffield Eng. '.There is some evidence supporting use of this pattern of knife by the RAF although popular consensus ascribes their use to the Far East. Good, clean condition with one small tear to scabbard and evidence of sharpening to blade.

WOODEN PRACTICE GERMAN STICK GRENADE. A German stick grenade turned from one piece of wood. Of considerable age. Ideal for display or re-enactors. Painted to look like the real thing. No metal parts.

Worcestershire Coloured Field Service Cap. O/R's coloured field service cap for the Worcestershire Regiment. Two coloured woollen with bi metal slidered cap badge. Oil cloth lining with corduroy headband, approx size 6 3/4. Generally good, used condition with a peppering of moth nips.

Worcestershire Regiment Cigarette Tin. Pre WW2 cigarette tin emblazoned with the badge and title of the Worcestershire Regt. Good, used condition with some foxing of the gilt finish and light wear to lid.

Worcestershire Regiment Edwardian Officer\'s helmet plate A fine gilt example worn circa 1901-14. Crowned star mounted with laurel wreath and Garter, the black velvet centre bearing in gilt and silver a Worcestershire Regt. star. Mounted on the base of the wreath, a silver tri-part scroll inscribed \' The Worcestershire Regiment \'. Three loops to the reverse.

WW II Blenheim crash trophy. Propeller tip trophy from the crash of a Blenheim IV of 110(Hyderabad) Squadron. This particular aircraft crashed on take off on 30/08/1941 at Wattisham piloted by a Sgt.Noseda. The propeller tip displays clear signs of the crash and appears to have broken off. The tip retains 50% of it\'s original paint finish with the details of the crash scratched into the paint. Item is accompanied by a copy from the logbook of F/Lt.J.Castle highlighting the crash. It was F/Lt.Castle that retained the trophy.

WW II Chief Petty Officer\'s cap badge. WW II Chief Petty Officer\'s economy issue head-dress badge with the wreath and crown in gilt metal,and the anchor in silver metal, instead of bullion wire. In excellent, clean and fresh condition.

WW1 Minenwerfer-Kompagnie Dog Tag. WW1 German, zinc dog tag for a member of 408 Minenwerfer-Kompagnie. Tag named to a Wilhelm Losekamm who was originally a member of Ers.Pi Batl 11 and was transferred, probably in 1916 when the unit was formed to M.W.K.408 which has been hand punched to the lower half of the tag. Probably excavated but in good, solid condition with clearly legible details. M.W.K.unit dog tags are less common than other units.

WW1 ' Bird's beak ' German Fighting Knife. WW1 German fighting knife featuring a bird's beak pommel and false release catch emulating period bayonet designs. Featuring composite, checkered grips, 14.5cm double edged blade with a the faint, early double squirrel trademark of Eickhorn continued in a steel scabbard with belt loop. A generally good condition example with the blade being the main detractor having been heavily sharpened and cleaned, belt loop missing the retaining strap. Priced accordingly

WW1 ' The Tanks ' Postcard Set. Late WW1 set of postcards published by Raphael Tuck & Sons. Full colour ' Oilettes ' entitled ' The Tanks ' they depict scenes of tanks ' charging enemy machine gun nest ' and ' Whippets crashing through enemy wire '. The depiction of Whippet tanks and the fact that the images were officially passed for publication dates these cards to approx. early 1918. Good bright images, some damage to one card.

WW1 '08 Patt Belt. A good WW1 '08 Patt belt. Will fit approx 34"-36" waist, uniformly blancoed overalland in good condition, with inspection and unit marks to interior.

WW1 '08 Pattern Webbing Bayonet Frog with Helve Strap. A good used example of a WW1 '08 Pattern Webbing Bayonet Frog with Helve Strap. Dated 1918 and marked ' M.E. Co ' indicating manufacture by the Mills Equipment Company, this example demonstrates the final wartime pattern, omitting the brass reinforcing rivets which were replaced by diagonal lines of stitching. Blancoed to the front face with untreated reverse.

WW1 , Sterling Silver RFC Sweetheart Brooch A fine quality Sterling silver RFC sweetheart brooch. Pin fitting to reverse, marked ' sterling ' and manufacturer marked. Patinated overall.

WW1 , White Faced Enamel RFC Sweetheart Brooch. A scarce, original First World War period Royal Flying Corps gilt and enamel sweetheart brooch. Good, condition, original pin fittings with slight stress line to enamel.

WW1 - West Riding Regt., History of the First 3 Years of the Great War. 1917 - History of the duke of Wellington's West Riding Regt. during the first 3 years of the Great War. 152pgs in a vaguely diary format with much information gleaned from letters, citations and contemporary publications. Includes rolls of POWs and wounded with b/w photographs. Interesting for the inclusion of contemporary source information which is not often easily accessed. Good, used condition with marking and creases to card covers.

WW1 11th Btn. Australian Infantry Casualty Death Plaque Grouping. Poignant grouping to an 11th Bn AIF casualty. Grouping to 2552 Sgt.Herbert Henry Walton Robinson who was killed sometime between 30/08/16 and 23/08/16 and was subsequently honoured at the Serre Road Cemetery. Originally from Sheffield, Robinson emigrated to Western Australia before service in the AIF. The 11th Bn was an experienced unit having seen service at Gallipoli before moving to France. It is probable that Robinson was one of 20 killed as part of an attack on Mouquet Farm, part of the larger Battle of Pozieres, itself part of the Somme Offensive. This is also alluded to in the letter to Robinson's parents from his commanding officer. Grouping includes Death Plaque in original card outer, letter from CO ( Lt.Chris Prout ? B Coy 11th Bn ), a number of photographs some in uniform, still mounted on album sheets, Sgt rank stripes, a lock of hair and the remains of a dried poppy contained in cellophane envelopes, again mounted on album sleeves, as well as a number of memorial notices and pre war correspondence. Would benefit from further research.

WW1 12th Lancers Officer's Uniform grouping - photos

WW1 12th Lancers Officer's Uniform grouping. Two WW1 dated tunics to Capt .William Benham Bell, 12th Royal Lancers. First tunic is a shoulder rank service dress tunic with a tailor's label for ' Henry Coalett, Hanover Sq ' with Bell's name and a date for May 1917. Ribbons for Mons Star, War and Victory Medal to the right breast and a blue ribbon to the left, which is believed to be a life saving award. Major's crowns to eppaulettes with gilt and silver collar badges to both collars and a bullion wound stripe to left sleeve. In excellent condition through out with two contemporary repairs to the reverse. Second ' Blues ' tunic with a ' Hamburger, Rogers & Co. ' tailor's label and a date 14.2.17. Major's crowns to both eppaulettes with evidence of previous Captain's rank and staff patches to collars. Mons Star ribbon to r/h breast and blue ribbon to l/h breast, silk lining to interior. In generally good condition with some moth damage to r/h bellows pocket and bottom edge, one button missing to l/h cuff. Comes with medal index copy. Further research highly recommended to a Cavalry officer who was with the BEF and was wounded at sometime during the war.

WW1 13 Squadron RFC/RAF Photograph Album. Dis-bound photograph album containing some 70, annotated images with some 10 loose aerial photographs showing aircraft, personnel and scenes of service of 13 Squadron RFC and later RAF. Detailed images of RE.8s and Bristol Fighters and captured German Albatross fighters. Many identified pictures of personnel with good uniform detail, crashes and aerial photographs in the Cambrai area with some post Armistice scenes of service in Germany. Will reward further research.

WW1 134th Canadian Overseas Battalion cap badge. 134th Overseas Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Forces, (48th Highlanders), Toronto cap badge. Slider to reverse.

WW1 13th K.R.R. Armlet. Green herringbone, heavy duty cotton armband with applied red band and printed ' 13th K.R.R. '. Steel buckle with a purple pencil inscribed name and number to reverse. The 13th (Service) Battalion King's Royal Rifle Corps was formed in Winchester as part of Kitchener's New Army and like many of the so called ' Kitchener Battalions ' struggled initially with uniform and kit issue and this armband probably originates from this period. Scarce.

WW1 14th ( Light ) Division Christmas Card. 1916 14th ( Light ) Division Christmas Card featuring a watercolour view of Delville Wood. Published by Tuck & Sons and showing evidence of having been removed form an album. POSTFREE within UK

WW1 14th Div Christmas Card - Delville Wood 1916 Christmas card by Raphael Tuck produced for the 14th ( Light Division ) featuring a watercolour depiction of Delville Wood and the units involved in it's capture in August 1916. Good, used condition. POSTFREE within UK

WW1 1903 Patt. Cavalry Bandolier. British, 1918 dated, 50 round 1903 Pattern Bandolier for cavalry use. Clearly manufacturer marked and dated with nickelled buckles and loops. Good, supple condition which would benefit from the use of a leather dressing.

WW1 1914 Duralumin ' War Knife '. 1914 pocket knife with aluminium scales marked ' 1914 Duralumin War Knife '. Typical, low quality product rushed out in 1914 riding the wave of patriotism at the beginning of the war. 7.5cm single edge knife manufacturer marked ' Thomas Turner Regd ' with a further pen blade, spear-point can opener and lanyard ring. Good, used condition and now uncommon.

WW1 1914 Pattern Equipment Bayonet Frog. Above average condition WW1 1914 Pattern Equipment bayonet frog. Clearly dated 1915 and manufacturer marked ' J.B.Brooks & Co Ltd ' with various other inspection marks.

WW1 1914 Pattern Leather Equipment Bayonet Frog. Polished brown leather, this example has had the rear tag strap removed with clear 1915 date and OTC markings to the reverse.

WW1 1914 Pattern Leather Equipment Bayonet Frog. A good example of an unaltered WW1 British 1914 Pattern Leather Equipment Bayonet Frog. Faintly manufacturer marked and dated 191?5 to the intact helve holder strap with broad arrow and inspector's marks to the reverse. Good, supple condition with various wear marks.

WW1 1914 ROYAL ARTILLERY GIRDLE OR ‘STABLE BELT’ In perfect condition the WW1 Girdle is in the colours of the Royal Artillery. It is ink stamped with the maker and dated on the inside 1914. Now 114 years old! An official antique. Ideal display piece with badges or other Royal Artillery items.

WW1 1914 Trio RGA in Princess Mary Tin with badges etc. A grouping, evocative of the WW1 veteran, that was once not an unusual find is this Princess Mary tin containing medals and insignia. Containing a 1914 Trio with Mons bar to 26377 Gnr. Edward Archer 5th Siege Battery RGA. with medal bars, shoulder titles, collar and sleeve badges. The 5th( S )Bty went to France in September 1914 and served across the Western Front throughout the war. Medals on original ribbons with original Mons bar in toned condition, tin in good condition with splits to two corners. Comes with MiC.

WW1 1914/15 Trio - F. Heath - K.R.R.C. WW1 1914/15 Trio to Y-604 Pte.Frank Heath K.R.R.C. and latterly 54048 15th London Regt. Mounted for wear but with Victory and War medals transposed and with the wrong ribbons but clearly a contemporary mistake. All medals with the early Y-604 K.R.R.C.serial impressed. Toned overall with some polish residue. MiC included.

WW1 1914/15 Trio, Scroll and Plaque Casualty Grouping - Dragoons and Som L.I. WW1 1914/15 Trio, Scroll and Plaque Casualty Grouping - 25013 L/Cpl. Frank Biggs 6th Btn. Somerset Light Infantry formerly 9265 4th Dragoon Guards. Biggs, a Weston-Super-Mare native and resident of Swindon was killed on 16/09/1916 probably as part of the Somerset L.I. operations attacking Gird Trench North-East of Flers as part of the ongoing Somme operations. He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial. According to one of the original Form 104s included with the group, Biggs was wounded by a gunshot to the right shoulder on the eve of the Somme offensive on 30/06/1916 only to be killed just over 2 months later. Medals toned with original ribbons named to ' 4th D.GDS '. CWGC, MIC and a small amount of research included with the original paperwork.

WW1 1915 Rowntree & Co. Ltd Gift to the Troops Tin. An uncommon two section tin depicting King George V with the Flags of the Union surmounting the date 1915. Originally the tin contained chocolate and cigarettes with a sliding panel to the bottom which revealed the cigarettes and included a striking board for vestas. The tin was originally given as a gift to the troops by the well known chocolate manufacturer Rowntree & Co. Ltd, York and their details are displayed to the inner face of the sliding panel. Good, overall condition with only minor abrasions.

WW1 1917 Pattern British Army Trench Cap - Essex Regt. A very good, typical example of the pattern of woollen cap worn by the British Army during the Great War. Complete with GS brass buttons and correct thin brown leather chinstrap and Essex Regt. bi-metal badge The interior with full oilcloth lining with faint evidence of WD and inspection marks but no date. Blanket material headband shows evidence of wear . Moth free with some what appear to be wax splashes to body, hidden by the fall of the cap.nips to the peak. To one side a French patriotic tinny badge with a motto that loosely translates ' the hopes and best wishes of France '. Excellent, clean condition acquired from a deceased estate.

WW1 1917 Trench Periscope by Beck. Mk.IX, 1917 dated, hand held periscope by R & J.Beck Ltd. Khaki painted brass body with screw off hard wood handle and adjustable ( working ) focusing eyepiece. These periscopes were often used in MkIV tanks. This example in good, working condition, retaining 80% of original paintwork, slightly dusty optics. Good example.

WW1 1918 British Cloth Ammunition Bandolier. Original WW1 1918 British Cloth Ammunition Bandolier. Ink stamps to one end indicate filling in August 1918 with all copper closures present. To the reverse a refill stamp for MkVII MG ammunition filled in 1946. Good, clean condition.

WW1 230-H.P. Galloway B.H.P. Aero Engine Manual. 1917 dated manual for the 230-H.P. Galloway B.H.P. Aero Engine. Beardmore-Halford-Pullinger (BHP) were aircraft engines used in production between 1916 and 1918.The engines were used on many notable aircraft, such as the Airco DH.4, DH.9, DH.10, de Havilland DH.15 and Avro 529 aircraft. 37pgs illustrated throughout with diagrams, sketches and black and white photos including fold out plate. Good, used condition, stamp to front cover indicating ownership by an RFC repair depot. Uncommon.

WW1 23rd Division Christmas card. WW1 Christmas card produced by the British 23rd Division. Featuring a colour cartoon celebrating the division's success during the battle of the Menin Rd in September 1917. Printed in Paris with a 1918 calendar to the interior. POSTFREE within UK

WW1 34th Div MkI Steel Helmet. Steel helmet Mk I or 'Brodie'. This particular example is marked to the front with the chequerboard device of the 34th Division, a device that was adopted after the Division's arrival in France in early 1916. This example is interesting for showing clear signs of having been refurbished by the AOC Salvage Supply Depot indicating that it was probably retrieved from the battlefield. The liner is a standard 'War Office Pattern Brodie's Patent' type that has a rip machine repaired and the crown cushion replaced and secured with a nut,bolt and washer. The chinstrap is a two piece replacement. The current paint finish shows clear signs of having been overpainted over a previous finish with the 34 Div sign to the front and possible signs of a similar device to the reverse that has been removed. The helmet is in good condition with approx 75% original paint finish remaining (34 Div. device 98% present) with a clean liner. The chinstrap is pliable but potentially fragile near chinstrap loop in one place. However, this is an excellent divisionally marked example with a history.

WW1 3rd Battalion Worcestershire Regt. Shoulder Title. Embroidered, white on dark green cotton shoulder title worn by 3rd Battalion Worcestershire Regiment during WW1. Folded, as worn in good condition with some fading to the obverse. evidence of having been removed from a uniform, some glue residue to reverse.

WW1 55th West Lancashire Division Formation Sign and Postcard. Original WW1 55th West Lancashire Division Formation Sign accompanied by a ' silk ' postcard displaying the same emblem as a ' souvenir from France '. Reverse of the card includes a pencilled message from ' Tom '. Badge has some moth damage but clear evidence of having been removed from a uniform. Souvenirs of a division that was heavily employed on the Western Front.

WW1 56th Div. Supply Column ASC Grouping. Colourful grouping of certificates, cards, souvenirs and paperwork to a Pte.Arthur A.Brown of 56th Div. Supply Column ASC. Group includes a certificate of gratitude from the Borough of Smethwick, 2 x Christmas cards ( 56th Div and Supply Column ), 2 x ASC silks, a very non pc postcard of the unit's mascot, ASC postcard, souvenir hanky, War medal ribbon and slip and a cutting. All items in good, clean condition.

WW1 5th R.W.F/53rd Battalion MGC Grouping. Grouping of paperwork and large number of photographs from 50086 Sgt.William George Davies 53rd Batt M.G.C. formerly 1011 Cpl. 5th R.W.F. Grouping consists of Army forms, certificates of Discharge, Special Order of the day, written lists etc and a large number of period photographs and a R.W.F. blazer badge. Photographs include small 11cms x 7 cms Box Brownie type images showing Vickers Machine Guns and crews, dead Turks and personnel probably taken in Palestine. There are also 60+ clear postcard images of personnel and portraits of men of both the M.G.C. AND R.W.F. in many cases identified to reverse and with good uniform and insignia details. Approx. 100 Brownie images of the campaign in Palestine a contemporary album of tourist images and approx 30 family and civilian portraits. Interesting grouping to one man's service with two units which would reward further research. Further images are available on request as once again the site failed to upload images.

WW1 5th Territorial Battalion Cheshire Regiment shoulder title. T / 5 / E.C. / CHESHIRE brass shoulder title used by the 5th Territorial Battalion (Earl of Chester's) Cheshire Regiment. Three loops to the reverse. Ref. Westlake 959. Scarce WW1 title.

WW1 6 Btn Sherwood Foresters Mobilization Orders. WW1 period Mobilisation orders for 6th Battalion The Sherwood Foresters. 69pgs giving extensive instruction in the event of the battalion being mobilized giving establishments, inventories and addresses and key personnel involved in such an exercise. Rusted staples and marking to covers but otherwise clean.

WW1 6th Battalion Cameron Highlanders Shoulder Title. WW1, blackened brass ' T6 S.R. ' shoulder title worn by the 6th ( Service ) Battalion Cameron Highlanders. Good, used condition with wear to blackened finish.

WW1 8th (Leeds Rifles) Battalion, West Yorkshire Regiment Cap Badge Original die struck WW1 8th (Leeds Rifles) Battalion, West Yorkshire Regiment Cap Badge. Slider to reverse, blackened as worn.

WW1 8th Battalion Notts & Derby Regiment Shoulder Title. WW1 8th Territorial Battalion Notts and Derby Regiment Shoulder Title. The Battalion saw extensive service on the Western Front and during the Easter Rising in Dublin. Original brass title, maker marked ' J.R. Gaunt, London ' to the reverse with three loops. Good, used condition with some patination and slightly mis-happen.

WW1 9mm Parabellum PO 8 Luger Pistol Magazine. Original WW1, Imperial 9mm Parabellum PO 8 Luger Semi Automatic Pistol magazine with a wooden base. The magazine is in good used condition with some chipping to wooden grips and is serialled \' 1472 \' with an Imperial proof to the wooden base. Fully operational with strong feed spring. UK Sales only

WW1 9mm Parabellum PO 8 Luger Pistol Magazine. Original WW1, Imperial 9mm Parabellum PO 8 Luger Semi Automatic Pistol magazine with a wooden base. The magazine is in good used condition and is serialled ' 4268 ' with a letter mark to the wooden base. UK orders ONLY

WW1 9mm Parabellum PO 8 Luger Pistol Magazine. Original WW1, Imperial 9mm Parabellum PO 8 Luger Semi Automatic Pistol magazine with a wooden base. The magazine is in good used condition with a minor bruise to one side ( does not effect operation of the magazine ) and is serialled ' 1090 ' with a letter mark and Imperial proof to the wooden base. UK orders ONLY

WW1 Aerial flechette. Example of a WW1 aerial flechette believed to be German in origin. In good, used condition with some patinated corrosion.

WW1 Aircraft Worker\'s Lapel Badge. Scarce gilt and enamel, pin back badge worn by workers employed in the manufacture of aircraft during WW1. Good, used condition with one small enamel flake beneath the l/h wing.

WW1 AMERICAN ISSUE BOLO KNIFE WITH SCABBARD. In amazing condition, this WW1 ‘bolo’ fighting knife has its original anodised/blackened blade which has not been sharpened. This is stamped with makers mark for. PLUMB & dated 1917 Wooden grip is perfect as is the hilt etc. Knife has the original scabbard cover with canvas and leather reinforcement. Bottom leather scabbard is stamped with maker of BAUER BROS and dated 1918. A really good example

WW1 and WW2 Merchant Navy Grouping. Interesting WW1 and WW2 Merchant Navy mixed grouping to a W/T Officer, E.D.Botwright. Consisting of bullion badges to the various shipping lines, Merchant Navy and R.N.Transport, passes, qualifications, certificates, photographs and Merchant Marine War Medal ribbon, envelopes etc. Botwright spent a long career at sea and during WW2 was based in the Port of London working with Naval wireless. Interesting and less common aspect to wartime history with plenty of scope for further research.

WW1 Army Cyclist Corps capbadge and shoulder title. Struck brass Army Cyclist Corps capbadge accompanied by a ' Cyclist ' shoulder title. Both items in good condition, slider to capbadge, both lugs to s/title.

WW1 Army Remount Service Ink and Watercolour Cartoon. 275mm x 200mm ink and watercolour cartoon featuring the Army Remount Service. Artist signed and dated 1915 mounted on board ( a section now missing ). Light foxing, otherwise good, clean condition.

WW1 Australian Comforts Fund badge. WW1 celluloid and card badge featuring a member of the Australian cavalry probably given for a donation to the Australian Comforts Fund in February 1918. Good, used condition.

WW1 Australian Flag Day Badge. WW1 Australian fund raising flag day emblem in the form of a die stamped boomerang impressed with the phrase ' Our Boys ' attached to a numbered tricolour ribbon. Uncommon.

WW1 Australian Forces Cap badge with Emu feather backing. WW1 Australian Commonwealth Military Forces bronze rising sun cap badge with original Emu feather backing. Cap badge marked \' Stokes & Sons\' of Melbourne, recently removed from a contemporary framed display. Good, patinated condition with feather backing a little tired.

WW1 Australian Memorial Scroll and Grave Photograph. WW1 Australian memorial scroll to 4126 Sapper Evan Richard Lloyd Jones of the 4th Company Australian Engineers who was killed on 9/07/1917 and is buried at Drowse Point Military cemetery , Hainaut, Belgium. The scroll is accompanied by a contemporary photograph produced by the graves registration unit of the AIF with memorial details. Excellent, clean condition.

WW1 Australian Sweetheart Badge. WW1 silver and mother of pearl, pinback sweetheart badge for Australian forces. Enamel and silver gilt badge mounted on to mother of pearl contained in a silver mount. Good, used condition.

WW1 Austrian Cap Device. Original zinc and steel cap emblem bearing the letters \' FJI \' used by Austrian landwehr and Austrian common army regiments. Good, used condition with both fixing wires intact.

WW1 Austrian Mais Schwer Hand Grenade. Very similar to the ' Zeitzunder ' stick grenade, this heavy fragmentation hand grenade was designed for closer work. Initiated per a friction fuze, this example retains both the fuze and it's removable cover. Good, recovered condition and uncommon. INERT UK sales Only

WW1 Austrian/Third Reich Medal Bar. An attractive, full size medal bar showing awards for WW1 service with the Austro-Hungarian army and subsequent service within the Third Reich. Bar consists of EKI, Frieidrich August Medal, Hindenburg Cross, Austrian 1914-18 Commemorative Medal with swords, Third Reich 25 year Faithful Service Cross and the Austria-Hungary KuK 1914-18 Commemorative Medal. All medals court mounted by a tailor onto a bar with a stout pin, in excellent toned condition with some very minor mothing to reverse bar padding material.

WW1 Austro-German-Ottoman Army Group “Böhm Ermolli” Cap Badge. WW1 Austro-German-Ottoman Army Group “Böhm Ermolli” cap badge. Die-struck gilt and enamel with a vertical pinback; unmarked; measuring 30 mm (w) x 33 mm (h); in excellent, clean condition.

WW1 Austro-Hungarian fighting knife. A good \' sleepy \' example of a WW1 fighting knife as used by Austro-Hungarian forces. Single edged, unmarked blade with a double edge point contained in a steel scabbard. Clear signs of having been sharpened with one bruise to scabbard, otherwise in excellent condition.

WW1 Austro-Hungarian Zeitzünder Gewehrgranate. Austro-Hungarian Zeitzünder ( time fuze ) grenade used during WWI. Part of a family of similarly designed grenades using heavily segmented cast bodies and fitted as a hand grenade ( see item 7843 ), rod or as in this case a stick grenade. Initiated by an inertial pull-fuze of which a residual part remains and fitted with a wire handle to allow for a longer throw. Good, overall, recovered condition. INERT Available within the UK only

WW1 Aviation Album - Further Photos.

WW1 Baden Field Cross of Honour. WW1 Baden Field Cross of Honour (Badisches Feld-Ehrenkreuz). Silver gilt and enamel Maltese cross with swords and superimposed plaques to the obverse and reverse suspended by the original ribbon in the colours of the state of Baden. The Cross was instituted in 1920 by the Badischer Kriegerbund (Baden War Veterans’ Association) and awarded until 1933. Recipients were required to buy their Cross and since it was of high quality and workmanship, it was expensive and thus the number issued was small. As a consequence it is one of the more uncommon Great War veterans’ awards. Good, used condition with light rubbing to highlights.

WW1 Battye Bomb. 1914/15 extemporised grenade so-called Battye or Bethune bomb. This cast iron, ammonal filled grenade was designed by Capt.B.C.Battye RE and manufactured at the First Army Workshops. Rough cast and grooved on the surface to aid fragmentation they were closed with a wooden plug and detonated by a short length of safety fuze and a Nobel igniter. This example is in solid condition with original wooden plug and the remains of the safety fuze. INERT Delivery within UK only

WW1 Bavarian Gallantry Group. WW1 Bavarian gallantry group comprising: Iron Cross (2nd Class) and the Bavarian Military Merit Cross. Both medals are mounted as originally worn to a pin bar clearly marked ' DRGM '. Bavarian Military Merit Cross in bright clean condition with the EKII having an attractive deep patination to silver frame, difficult to decipher maker's mark to ring. Slight damage to EKII ribbon but otherwise an attractive group.

WW1 Bavarian Pickelhaube Plate. Die stamped brass Pickelhaube plate worn by Bavarian other ranks. Heavily patinated with one fixing pin missing from the reverse.

WW1 Baverian Picklehaube Plate. Die struck Baverian helmet plate for use on the standard O/R\'s Picklehaube. Convex, shaped to fit helmet, with one fixing now missing. Heavily toned, good example.

WW1 Bayonet Trench Mirror. WW1 Trench Mirror with bayonet clamp fitting. Stamped to reverse ' SOS save our soldiers Regd No.649083 ' which would indicate manufacture in the US. Good, clean condition, retaining much of it's original khaki finish.

WW1 Belgian M18 Gas Mask. A good, used example of the Belgian M18 gas mask contained in it's original tin. A hybrid using a captured German mask and the French ARS (Appareil Respiratoire Spécial) filter contained in a1918 dated tin with a bi-lingual instruction sheet to interior of lid. Mask in good, sound condition with all tapes and ties intact with some rusting to bottom of filter, tin in good condition apart from interior of lid which has surface rusting causing loss of arts of the instruction sheet, all carrying straps present.

WW1 Belgian Military playbook, Identity card and British Paperwork. WW1 Soldier's book, similar but more extensive than a British paybook, to a Soldier Emile Charles Vermeiee of the 27th Signals ? Regt. Dual language book in French and Flemish recording details of service, photograph and record of marksmanship. Accompanied by an identity card with photograph and a discharge note dated 30.12.1914 from RAMC Hospital Brighton allowing travel to Folkestone. In heavily used condition but unusual.

WW1 Binoculars - Wiltshire Regt. Officer WW1 Binoculars by Dollond of London with accompanying leather case, both marked ' Casey ' or ' E.C.Casey Wilts ' . Casey was a Lieutenant with 8 Btn Wiltshire Regt. x8 Binoculars in good, used condition with clear but grubby optics, case in similar condition.

WW1 Birmingham Battalion 1914 lapel badge. WW1 Birmingham Battalion 1914 Kitchener’s Army enamel and gilt, mufti badge by F.J.Dingley of Birmingham. A fine example with contemporaneous brooch fixing replacing the original. buttonhole fitting. No damage to enamel

WW1 Black Watch Sweetheart Badge. WW1 period sweetheart badge for the ' Royal Highlanders, the Black Watch '. Pinback fitting made by J.R.Gaunt and in excellent condition with bright gilt and undamaged enamel.

WW1 Blue Cross Animals in War Matchbox cover. WW1 Celluloid and tin matchbox cover sold in support of the Blue Cross appeal to aid horses and dogs in war. Features striking artwork. Good, overall condition with some minor staining and foxing.

WW1 Border Regt. Identity Disc - Casualty. Aluminium WW1 identity disc named to ' 7838 H.Watling BOR.R. ' Herbert Watling, who was married and lived in Edmonton was killed with ' C ' Company of the 2nd Battalion Border Regt on their attack on German trenches near Festubert where casualties were heavy with over 100 killed, 240 wounded, and 35 missing. A poignant keepsake that was possibly returned to his family by his unit, he is commemorated on the Le Touret Memorial. Accompanied by a small amount of research, his MIC indicates he was entitled to a 1914 Star trio. POSTFREE within UK

WW1 Borough of Southend 1915 Volunteer War Worker Badge WW1 'Borough of Southend 1915 Volunteer war worker badge'; large, 35mm gilt and enamel example, bearing ' VW ' logo on blue enamel ground, within white title surround; the reverse impressed with unusual maker's details 'Rayleigh Studio Farringdon Avenue E.C.' and 'Reg.638252' a registration design and patent year of 1914. Good, used condition, with buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel.

WW1 Bradford Pals Tobacco Tin. Brass, oval tin with hinged lid featuring a brass and enamel badge ' In honour of Bradford Pals 16 Ser.Bn W.Y. Regt. '. Obviously a momento of service with the 16th (Service) Battalion (1st Bradford) Pals. probably as a tobacco or snuff tin. In good, clean condition, the badge with rubbed details ( much loved ).

WW1 Bradford Territorials Tobacco Tin. Brass, oval tin with hinged lid featuring a brass and enamel badge ' In honour of Bradford Territorials. '. Obviously a momento of service with the war raised Bradford Territorial Battalions, probably as a tobacco or snuff tin. In good, clean condition, the badge with lightly rubbed details.

WW1 Brigade of Guards Memorial Service and Roll of Honour. 1919 Order of Service for the Memorial Service for the Brigade of Guards that was staged in St.Paul's Cathedral in February 1919. The majority of the card covered booklet is given up to rolls of casualties of all the units making up the Brigade including the Guards Machine Gun Regiment. Good condition with some marking and bruising to card covers.

WW1 British ' D ' Shape Mess Tins. A good condition, well used ' D ’ shaped mess tin, blackened from use. This example retains strap loops to front and reverse. Original exterior handle and internal handles present. Base with Birmingham maker details and dated 1917.

WW1 British ' Remedy for Poisonous Gas '. One of the numerous products which were produced during WW1 to sell to families, who would then post to loved ones serving at the front line. This small tin retains the original paper label to the lid. Complete with two of the linen wrapped capsules which were intended to be crushed and inhaled in the event of gas poisoning. Good overall condition with some rust bleed to label.

WW1 British .455 Revolver Holster. A good, supple example of a WW1 British .455 revolver holster for use with the Sam Browne belt. Clearly marked ' T.Thomasson & Co. ' 1916. Good, used example with all stitching intact.

WW1 British 1907 SMLE Bayonet by Sanderson. An excellent, original WW1 British 1907 SMLE bayonet made by Sanderson and dated 7/?7. In good, clean condition with much original finish with minor bruising to grips with a similarly good condition scabbard with the reversed seam showing to the front. and various inspection marks. Blade showing light signs of sharpening with phosphate finish

WW1 British 1907 SMLE Bayonet with RAF Frog. A good, original WW1 British 1907 SMLE bayonet made by Wilkinsonson and dated 11/16. In good, clean condition with much original finish and undamaged grips with a similarly good condition scabbard Blade unsharpened with phosphate finish. Example comes with a '08 Pattern webbing bayonet frog with helve strap in faded RAF blue with what appears ' A.M. ' stamped to the reverse . Better than average example.

WW1 British 2pdr. AP/HE Naval Round. 1918 Dated 2pdr.Mk.I AP/HE Naval projectile by H & B with a 1918 dated case by VSM . Unfired projectile with base mounted fuse, with manufacturer's details to both projectile and fuze. Brass case with struck primer. In good overall condition with some minor dents to case and slightly mis-shapen case mouth. Strippable. INERT UK SALES ONLY

WW1 British 47th Divisional Supply Column Photo Album A home made photo column compiled by a Pte.Philip Charles Lowman who served as M2/054150 with the 47th Divisional Supply Column ASC with the BEF. Containing 64 images, all annotated featuring the work of the DSC probably early in the deployment of the Expeditionary Force. Images include views of equipment, lorries, motorcycles, workshops, officers, locals etc., as well as personnel including the ubiquitous shot wearing captured picklehauben. Pte.Lowman went on to join the RFC and then on to the RAF where he gained a commission as a 2/Lt. All unpublished images and album in generally good condition and is accompanied by MiC and RASC medal entitlement record copies.

WW1 British 6 Pdr. Tank Round. Complete 6Pdr. round for the Q.F.Hotchkiss 6Pdr, 6Cwt Mk.II gun as carried by most marques of British Male tanks. Unfired projectile with residual paint and some markings combined with a brass case with a residual and difficult to make out head stamp. Ex museum display, still retaining Dymo tape description to case.

WW1 British All Metal Clasp Knife. All metal clasp knife with white metal scales marked ' Encore T.Turner & Co.' . Conforming to WW1 patterns with a spear point can opener and marlin spike in addition to the blade. Blade bears the name ' Thomas Turner & Co.Sheffield ' and is the same as seen in Flook pg135. In good, used condition.

WW1 British Army Biscuit Souvenir. An example of a British WW1 hard tack biscuit used as a souvenir. To one side, written in ink is the inscription ' Weat and Woking Surrey 24.8.15 ' and to the other side ?95 Company 24th Divisional Train ASC '. The 195 Co. 24th Div. Train ASC went on to serve later in 1915 at Plugstreet and St.Eloi during the Battle of Messines. The biscuit is substantially intact to one side but has flaked to the other side but retains the majority of the inscription. Unusual.

WW1 British Artillery Stopwatch. Nickel cased stopwatch with a jewelled Swiss movement as issued to WW1 British Artillery units. Side mounted stop/start mechanism with serial and broad arrow marked case. Good, clean condition and in GWO.

WW1 British Border Regt Shoulder titles . Embroidered WW1 Border Regt. shoulder titles . Slight nothing but both retaining tapes present.

WW1 British Brodie Helmet. An untouched, sleepy British Mk1 Brodie helmet of pre May 1917 manufacture indicated by the lack of rubber ring to liner . A good proportion of ithe original rough sawdust mixed khaki paint remains to inside & out with chinstrap in good condition with Brodie stamp to underside of oilcloth liner. Underside of brim has markings ' FS ' denoting manufacture by Thomas Firth & Sons Ltd of Sheffield. Good, untouched example.

WW1 British clasp knife. Large clasp knife with 85mm blade manufactured by Thomas Turner & Co. Clearly stamped to white metal bolsters ' Encore T.Turner & Co ' and similarly to shoulder of blade. Knife is in excellent condition with tight joints, unsharpened blade and only minor staining and darkening to blades. Excellent example of the regulation pattern clasp knife.

WW1 British Coldstream Guards shoulder titles. Embroidered, white on red, WW1 shoulder titles for the Coldstream Guards. Clear evidence of having been removed from a uniform with various edge nibbles and moth nips. These examples were unfortunately, split from a Coldstream medal group.

WW1 British Derby Scheme Armband - Hereford Volunteers. The Derby Scheme was a scheme proposed by Lord Derby as an attempt to increase recruitment and avoid the need for conscription by allowing men to voluntarily attest for service at a later date. Men attested under the scheme would be paid 1 days wages, placed in the Class B army reserve and released to civilian life until needed by the military. To identify those men who had attested to served at a later date a khaki armband was authorised, the Scheme only ran during 1915. Khaki wool band with the red felt crown, flanked by the letters G and R. Army council stamping to the waxed linen interior with contemporary list of service entitled ' 1st Btn. Hereford Volunteers 'pinned to the interior In good, issued condition with a couple of areas of moth damage , otherwise good overall condition.

WW1 British Derby Scheme Armband. The Derby Scheme was a scheme proposed by Lord Derby as an attempt to increase recruitment and avoid the need for conscription by allowing men to voluntarily attest for service at a later date. Men attested under the scheme would be paid 1 days wages, placed in the Class B army reserve and released to civilian life until needed by the military. To identify those men who had attested to served at a later date a khaki armband was authorised, the Scheme only ran during 1915. Khaki wool band with the red felt l crown, and army council stamping to the waxed linen interior. In good, issued condition with a couple of minor moth nips to reverse, otherwise good overall condition.

WW1 British Dog Tags - Leicester Regt. A pair of standard, fibre, issue dog tags to a member of the Leicester Regt. - 242421 Pte.John Edward Pickering. Both tags indicate Pickering was a member of the 4th Battalion, probably 2/4th, he was also entitled to the War and Victory medals and the silver wound badge. He was discharges from service in July 1918. In excellent, clean condition with MIC and SWB records included.

WW1 British Dogtag - Wessex Field Ambulance. WW1 British standard pattern dogtag named to 457475 Sgt.J.H.Lewis 2/1.S.T. WESSEX F.D.AMB. His religion ' CE ' has been added in ink to the reverse.This Territorial unit was formed from Devon men and served with the 55th (West Lancs) Division from 1916 - 18.

WW1 British Extending Box Trench Periscope. WW1 British wooden bodied, trench periscope with extending facility. Periscope has inner sleeve which enables it to be extended by increments retained by a brass, sprung loaded catch to the side. No markings evident and in good working condition. This example clearly has a sliding cover to the objective lens which is now missing as is a side mounted handle although does retain fixings. Unusual.

WW1 BRITISH GREAT WAR MEDAL-ROYAL ENGINEERS. Great war medal (no ribbon) to 95319 SPR. J.A. WILKING RE.Medal in used but good condition. Ribbon bar slightly bent on one side.

WW1 British Grenade Money Box. British WW1 No.36 ' Mills ' grenade that has been turned into a money box by the simple expedient of cutting a slot in the body and not fitting the internals and mounting on a cup discharger plate. Typical use of surplus grenades at the end of the War. Body marked ' JMD & SL 1918 ' for J.M. Doughty & Sons Ltd. of London, cup discharger plate dated and faintly manufacturer marked. Base plug appears to be that commonly used on No.23 grenades. In excellent, clean condition with a good proportion of original lacquer finish.

WW1 British Grenade Money Box. An example of a WW1 British No.23 grenade that has been converted into a money box. No internals with the base plug replaced by a pressed tin lid with a slot cut approx. 3/4 of the way up the body. Retains original lever and pin. Body marked ' F ' with the original black lacquered finish retaining the remains of the original label.

WW1 British Hand Grenade No.34 Mk.III. A good, 1917 dated British hand grenade No.34 Mk.III. The No.34 Hand Grenade was developed to counter the introduction of the German Model 1917 Eierhandgranate and ran to five marques, this being a MkIII. Using a percussion actuated delay fuze which requires the pin to be removed and the plunger hit against a suitably hard object. The plunger cuts a shear wire and fires a primer cap, which ignites the delay which burns down to a detonator. This example in good, used condition and is strippable. Residual lacquer remains along with traces of white paint which suggests this example was used for drill. INERT UK sales ONLY

WW1 British Hospital Blues waistcoat. 1918 dated woollen waistcoat worn as part of the Hospital Blues garb by recovering wounded soldiers. Button closure with two pockets and ribbon adjuster to reverse. Clearly manufacturer marked and dated to interior with remains of a cutter's or paper batch label sewn in. In excellent, overall condition, probably unissued with some very minor moth grazing.

WW1 British Identity Bracelet - Warwickshire Yeomanry WW1 British, silver plated identity bracelet with chain and hook. Typical of the proliferation of privately sourced identity tags prevalent amongst British troops, particularly earlier in the War. This example engraved to ' 2090 Dvr.H.Barnes Warwick Yeo. C of E '. Good, used condition.

WW1 British Manual ' Defence Against Gas '. S.S.534 ' Defence Against Gas ' - General Staff 1918. 48pgs outlining the use of the Small Box Respirator, horse respirators, protection of shelters and dug-outs and standing orders in the event of a gas attack. Good, used condition, light marking to covers , light creasing etc.

WW1 British manual ' Instructions on Bombing '. 1917 Instructions on Bombing Part 1 ' British and German Bombs '. 68pgs describing the various grenades and mortars and their igniters and their use and deployment. Half of the manual is taken up with a series of diagrams and exploded views of the various grenades of the protagonists. Inside cover has an inscription to a L/Cpl. in the P.O.W Volunteers based in Dublin. Cover rubbed but still legible with a central fold. Scarce

WW1 British Manual - Consolidation of Trenches...Craters 1916 Manual ( S.S.112 ) Consolidation of Trenches, Localities and Craters after assault and capture, with a note on rapid wiring \'. Published with a view to outlining the principles of a relatively new form of warfare with the advent of underground mining. Complete with diagrams and sketches. This example in good but heavily used condition with some marking and water staining. Uncommon.

WW1 British Manual \' On Guard \'. 1915 manual published by Gale & Polden ' On Guard - what to do and how to do it '. 50pgs covering everything from the provision of hot coffee to sentries to arrest and custody. Good, used condition with marking to covers etc. POSTFREE within UK

WW1 British match cover - football interest. Tin and celluloid matchbox cover with a photograph of a military football team to one side and Allied flags to the other. Produced by a photographer in Roke Lane, Pudsey. Difficult to make out the unit. Pleasing WW1 souvenir in good, clean condition.

WW1 British Memorial Scroll - Middlesex Regt. WW1 British Memorial Scroll - G/40172 Sgt.Bertram George Manley of " B " Coy. 1st Bn., Middlesex Regt. Manley was killed on 26/09/1917 probably in the actions around Polygon Wood during the Third Battle of Passchendale when " B " Company suffered heavy casualties in holding a German attack by two German battalions-3rd Battalion, 229th R.I.R., and 2nd Battalion, 230th R.I.R.-which attacked the 33rd Divisional front. The story of this attack and the way it was met is one of the proudest memories of all Die-Hards. Manley was not found and is commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial. Accompanied by CWGC and MiC information and in good condition with a tear to centre. This is a well documented action and would probably reward further research.

WW1 British Naval Cap - Minesweepers. WW1 patt. British Naval rating\'s cap bearing the cap tally \' H.M.MINESWEEPERS.\'. Wool body with canvas top and cotton adjustable liner to the interior. Cap tally is the type adopted by the Admiralty during the war for security where ships were only identified by the division they were in. This example is typical being wire on silk with small lettering and full stops. Canvas top has been whitened and is now solid with an \' as worn \' look with some moth damage to the wool body. Interior showing signs of wear with owner\'s details inked to side.

WW1 British No. 80 Mark VII Fuze. A good example of the British No. 80 Mark VII fuze. The No. 80 was a time & percussion fuze licensed from the German company Krupp and was Britain\'s main WWI shrapnel fuze. Ironically after World War I Britain had to pay Krupp large backdated licensing fees for its wartime use. Most of the original lacquered brass finish remaining to the base with , lot numbers, designation and manufacturer details to base. Fully strippable. INERT Available within UK only

WW1 British No.16 Hand Grenade. WW1 British No.16 Hand Grenade - the oval pattern. Using a similar friction type fuze as the No.15 Grenade, the No.16 was designed as fragmentation hand grenade with a cast iron body segmented internally. This example dated 1915 to body with the manufacturer's initials ' L D ' and similarly dated to brass igniter cap. Good, used condition with residual original black finish. INERT Available within UK only.

WW1 British No.19 MkI Hand Grenade. A scarce example of a British, 1917 dated No.19 MkI Hand Grenade. Introduced in June 1917 and also known as the Trench Warfare Dept. Percussion Pattern, the grenade features a pear shaped segmented body with a short wooden handle with three webbing tails. Dated to percussion fuse head, fully strippable with webbing tails. INERT UK sales only

WW1 British No.19 MkI Hand Grenade. Also known as the ' Trench Warfare Dept. Percussion Pattern, the No.19 MkI Hand Grenade was introduced in 1916 and was finally made obsolete in 1920. This example retains traces of it's original paint and is clearly manufacturer marked ' A ' to the body of the grenade . Original wooden handle and original cloth tapes. An excellent example of a scarce grenade. Fully strippable. INERT

WW1 British No.20 Mk.I Rifle Grenade. WW1 British ' Grenade,.303 inch rifle, No.20, MkI '. Originally an adaptation of the No.3 rifle grenade with the omission of the wind vane safety device and filled with a variety of fillings , tonite, amatol or ammanol. This example, retaining much of it's white finish would indicate an unfilled instructional or DP grenade. Excellent, used condition, fully strippable. INERT UK sales ONLY

WW1 British No.23 MkII Official cutaway grenade. WW1 Official cutaway, instructional No.23 MkII Grenade. Body retains approx. 50% original lacquer finish with a pink ( for ammonal ) filling ring with a 1917 dated base plug made by W.E.B. ( W E Blake Ltd., London ). Grenade retains a dummy igniter set which is a little frayed to one end. All strippable. INERT UK sales only

WW1 British No.35 Mk2 Rifle Grenade. WW1 British No.35 Mk2 Rifle Grenade. The No.35 was a percussion type grenade with a plain cast body, very similar to the No.24 but with a shortened base. Excellent, clean condition retaining much of it's original finish. Fully strippable. INERT UK sales only

WW1 British No.80 MkI DRILL Fuze. Original WW1 British No 80 MkI Drill fuze, an example of a time and percussion fuze usually used with the British shrapnel projectiles of 18-pounder Field-Guns. Unusually, as No.80 fuzes are not uncommon, this is an official DRILL example manufactured by Royal Laboratories with alloy nose cap marked \' DRILL \' with felt washers between each stage. Fully dismantles. INERT

WW1 British Officer's Cuff Rank. Partial cut-off WW1 British officer's tunic sleeve displaying a cuff rank for a Captain. Displays evidence of promotion with third pip being of a slightly different style but with all three showing wear to the high points. Good, used condition displaying signs of wear.

WW1 British Officer\'s Dog Tag - POW. Standard WW1 fibre dog tag named to Cap.W.G.Pearson of the King's Own Royal Lancaster Regt. Initial research shows Pearson to have served with the 4th Btn. K.O.R. and was reported missing in June 1915 on the Western Front and was subsequently repatriated in 1917. Good, used condition which would undoubtedly reward more research. POSTFREE within UK

WW1 British Officer\'s Folding Canteen Set. Nickel, folding, half canteen set popular with WW1 British officers. Nickel bolsters with fold out spoon to one end with a can opener to the other. Can opener marked ' oil the joints ' but is otherwise unmarked. Good, used condition, patinated overall.

WW1 British Officer\'s Folding Canteen Set. Nickelled Spoon, fork and steel folding cutlery set carried by British officers during WW1. Probably made by Moulton & Sons, Sheffield with partial marking to the knife this example has aluminium bolsters and is contained in the original waterproofed canvas, drawstring bag. Good, used condition with some wear to bag.

WW1 British Officer\'s Folding Canteen Set. Nickelled Spoon, fork and steel folding cutlery set carried by British officers during WW1. Made by Morton & Sons, Sheffield with marking to the knife. This example has nickel bolsters and is in good, used condition.

WW1 British OSD East Lancs Cap and Collar Badges. A recent house clearance find, a sleepy set of cap and collar badges for an officer of the East Lancs Regt. All items manufacturer marked ' JR.Gaunt, London ' and are probably untouched from the day they were put in a sewing basket until recently discovered.

WW1 British Overseas Service Stripes. A group of five blue chevrons, on khaki wool backing. Excellent, probably un-worn chevrons, in bright clean condition with one moth graze to the reverse.

WW1 BRITISH PAIR OF MEDALS. War&Victory A nice pair of the WW1 War and Victory medals awarded to a Pvt. H.Price of the Grenadier Guards. Both medals are loose. One with original length of ribbon.

WW1 BRITISH PAIR OF MEDALS. War&Victory. These are a very nice, mounted as worn, War and Victory medals. In virtually mint condition with just age toning. Awarded to Pvt. H.W.Cole of the E.Surrey Regt. Complete with original ribbons and pin-back clip.

WW1 British Patriotic Tea Tin. WW1 British patriotic tea tin produced by an unknown manufacturer. Colour printed to all sides and lid with notable personalities, Kitchener, Jellicoe, and French with a nurse and Boy Scout to the sides. 13cms x 12cms x 9cms, in good, used condition with some minor abrasions etc.

WW1 British Patriotic Tea/Biscuit Tin. WW1 British patriotic tea/biscuit tin produced by B.W & M Ltd.,Mansfield .Colour printed to all sides and lid with notable personalities, Churchill, Kitchener, Jellicoe, French etc. with the King featured to the lid. The personality cartouches are overlaid onto suitably bellicose scenes of battle with flags of the Commonwealth and Allies featuring. Good, bright condition with some scratches and marks.

WW1 British Paybook. Standard British WW1 Soldier's Paybook issued to a L/Cpl.A.Fletcher 2/8th Lancs Fusiliers. Various entries including ' has thrown three live bombs and is likely to make an efficient bomber ' and numerous pay entries ' in the field ' from 1917. Good, used condition, slightly grubby interior.

WW1 British Pocket Compass. 1915 dated, nickel cased pocket compass by the less commonly found manufacturer of J.Hicks of London. Fob watch style with button release lid with manufacture details to front cover. Compass in gwo, good, fresh condition.

WW1 British Pocket Compass. 1918 dated, MkVI, nickel cased pocket compass by the less commonly found manufacturer of Terrasse.W.Co. Terrasse W. Co. was together with Barker and Dennison an important British compass maker during WW I. Fob watch style with button release lid with manufacture details to front cover. Compass in g.w.o, good, polished condition.

WW1 British pocket compass/WW2 RAF issue White metal cased, 1918 dated, British pocket compass. Compass contained in a white metal case opened by push button with the maker\\\'s details Dennison, Birmingham and date stamped to the lid. Bright polished interior with stamped serial number. Luminous dial in good working order, case in good used condition with some light wear. Unusually evidence of later RAF use with a 6E/66 etched to the lid.

WW1 British Private Purchase Helmet. WW1 British private purchase helmet very similar to the pattern bought by the Portuguese for their troops on the Western Front. Made of mild steel they were later banned by the War Office because of their tendency to fragment when hit causing greater chances of serious wounding to the wearer. This example in good, used condition displaying a thick coat of khaki paint. Blanket liner with leather headband with cork cushioning between headband and helmet with the flimsy head strap in undamaged condition.

WW1 British Recruiting Card. British Recruiting poster ' Come and Do Your Bit ' mounted onto card with punched holes and a string for display in a shop window or door. 375mm x 250mm printed by David Allen & Sons Ltd., for the Parliamentary Committee. In excellent clean condition with some very minor marking and bruising.

WW1 British Red Cross Orderlies Cap Badge A scarce example of the large Red Cross square cap badge worn by ambulance drivers and orderlies, this example of red and white enamel retains both loops and makers details of Armfield & Co.Ltd., Birmingham and issue number 5504. Good, clean condition with bright gilt and undamaged enamel with some light surface marks.

WW1 British Red Cross Working Party Grouping. The Red Cross like numerous other groups organised committees and groups to make comforts and clothing requisites to be used by the forces. This 1915 grouping includes paper patterns for the manufacture of various hospital garments, a 44pg book of instructions for numerous garments, information for working parties and various notes. Unusual aspect to the First World War.

WW1 British Rifle Breech Cover. British, 1916 dated canvas breech cover for the .303 SMLE rifle. Manufacturer marked for the Mills Equipment Co and in heavily used but sound condition but missing the leather lace tie. Inscribed with two Islamic names suggesting later Eygptian ( ? ) use.

WW1 British Sam Browne ammunition pouch. Good leather, 1917 dated, example of the pistol ammunition pouch carried as part of the Sam Browne belt accoutrements. In fine, pliable condition, manufacturer marked to the reverse ' Tooby.Adkins & Co 1917 '

WW1 British Silver Wound Badge - D.L.I. WW1 British silver wound badge numbered 206809 indicating issue to 211612 Pte.Leonard Lee of the 8th, Labour Coy. Durham Light Infantry. Good, patinated condition accompanied by copies of SWB record.

WW1 British Silver Wound Badge - Devon Regt. WW1 British silver wound badge numbered B1011137 indicating issue to 38961 A/S.M.Francis James Palmer of the Devon Regt. Good, patinated condition with name scratched to the reverse, accompanied by copies of SWB record.

WW1 British Silver Wound Badge - Middlesex Regt. WW1 British silver wound badge numbered 206809 indicating issue to 240775 Cpl.G.A.Honnor of the 8th Btn. Middlesex Regt. Good, lightly patinated condition with safety chain attachment accompanied by copies of SWB record.

WW1 British Silver Wound Badge and Original Box - Essex Regt. Good example of a WW1 British Silver War Badge numbered B273987. In excellent condition coming with it's original issue box with matching number indicating issue to a Edgar George Boyden 4th Btn. Essex Regt. Good, clean condition, lightly toned overall.

WW1 British Silver Wound Badge-Leicestershire Regt. WW1 British silver wound badge numbered 303420 indicating issue to Pte.Harry Owen of the Leicestershire Regt. Good, lightly patinated condition with contemporary replacement pin and clasp.

WW1 British Silver Wound Badge-Wiltshire/Worcestershire Regt. WW1 British silver wound badge numbered B2099 indicating issue to 47497 Pte.James William Ashford of the Wiltshire Regt and later 11886 in the 1st Battalion Worcestershire Regt. Good, lightly patinated condition accompanied by copies of SWB and MiC.

WW1 British Soldier's Small Book and silver wound badge. WW1 British Soldier's Small Book to 2777 Pte.F.Luddington 3/1st North Midland Field ambulance with silver wound badge and brass and enamel, numbered ' Friends of the Great War ' lapel badge. Unresearched.

WW1 British Soldier\'s Pay Book AB64. WW1 British Soldier's Pay Book AB64 to 67898 Pte.Leslie Donald Hudson of the Devon Regt accompanied by his Birth Certificate. Hudson enlisted in the 4th Reserve Btn. Devon Regt. at the age of 18 before deploying to France in 1918. Good, clean condition although birth certificate has torn. Accompanied by MiC.

WW1 British Tank Hotchkiss Ammunition Box. WW1 Steel Hotchkiss Ammunition box for use in British tanks. Steel, lidded box with leather fasteners and straps with grey painted finish with blue band marked ' Mark VIII and Medium Mark A Hotchkiss Ammunition Box '. Internally divided into six sections to accommodate .303 rounds in clips. Paper label with storage instructions still present to lid. Light powdery corrosion present to inside and exterior with paint loss to one area, otherwise in good used condition. Heavy item.

WW1 British Tank Week Trench Art. Aluminium, trench art token produced for an unidentified Tank Week held in 1917. Probably made in exchange for a contribution to the fund.

WW1 British Tea Caddy Tin. Attractive WW1 transfer printed tea tin. Printed with patriotic battle scenes alongside portraits of notable British and Allied commanders surmounted by a hinged lid bearing the portrait of King George V surrounded by Commonwealth crests. Good, bright condition with minor abrasions with slightly dulled lid.

WW1 British Trench Map - Belgium 06/17 St.Julien WW1 British Trench Map Belgium Sheet 28.N.W.2 Edition 6.A. 1:10,000 scale map corrected to 30.06.17 showing front line from Boesinghe to St.Julien. This shows the German lines east of the Yser Canal a month before the start of the 3rd Battle of Ypres. The area was the centre of the 39th Div attack on the 31/07/17. Highly detailed including named trenches, farms and features. Good, used condition with some minor damage to exterior folds. Scarce

WW1 British Trench Map - Belgium 06/17 Ypres. WW1 British Trench Map Belgium Sheet 28.N.W. Edition 6.A. 1:20,000 scale map corrected to 30.06.17 centred on Ypres and showing front line to the N/W of Ypres with details including named trenches. Excellent, clean condition with a 2nd Lt\'s details to the front in pencil.

WW1 British Trench Map Flanders / Message Form. WW1 British Trench Map No.9229 centred on the lines around Kemmel corrected up to 29.06.1918 with a message form printed on the reverse. Printed by the R.E. Survey Co. probably an economy measure, the map is crammed with detail with British positions named and some identified detail to German lines. In good overall condition with some annotations and folds.

WW1 British Trench Map Passchendaele Oct.1917. British trench map \' Q \' 1:20,000 centred on Passchendaele with trench information corrected up to 17/10/17. This map, prepared during the 3rd Battle of Passchendaele features parts of the regular issue maps 20 S.E. and 28 N.E. and features plots of the \' Stade Zonnebeke Line \'. Features pencilled ownership details to the reverse. Good, clean condition with some minor tears along fold lines.

WW1 British Trench photograph - Trones Wood. 29 x 9cms approx. mini panorama showing Trones Wood. Official photograph with caption to reverse ' Photographs taken on the Front in France Panorama - in Trones Wood. Trônes Wood lies on the northern slope of Montauban ridge, between Bernafay Wood and Guillemont and was captured by the British in the early days of the fighting in July1916. Good condition.

WW1 British Trench Warfare Manual II. 1917ed. ' Notes for Infantry Officers on Trench Warfare - Revised Diagrams '. Published as an addition to ' Notes for Infantry Officers on Trench Warfare ', 76pgs of diagrams and sketches demonstrating trench layouts, bomb stores, sniper's posts, dug outs etc., highly detailed and comprehensive study of the construction of trench warfare. Good, used condition, has been folded, named ' J.C.Lord ' to cover.

WW1 British Trench Warfare Manual with notes. 1916ed. ' Notes for Infantry Officers on Trench Warfare '. 72pgs with 30 separate diagrams outlining everything from the construction of dug-outs, MG emplacements, trenches to barbed wire entanglements. Goes on to give advice on daily trench activity as well as expectations in attack and defence. In good, used condition marked ' Adj.11th( Service ) Bn. Rifle Brigade. ' to front cover and some marking and staining, otherwise an excellent overview of the the thinking on trench warfare in 1916. Also comes with an aide memoire typed onto cards and a March 1918 memo concerning the use of Very lights within the battalion.

WW1 British trench Wristlet or Wristwatch. WW1 Period, British Wristlet or wristwatch fitted with a removable protective guard to the face. Typical narrow original leather strap which has registered design number to reverse, with a silver plated brass bodied case with a white dial. Face cover, also design marked is bent over strap lugs and features design numbers to one lug. Watch in working order although it would appear to need a service. These early wristwatches were very popular with British officers on duty in the trenches.

WW1 British Trench/General Maps Salonika Front. A small grouping of WW1 maps of the Salonika front previously the property of Capt.V.Z.de Ferranti RE MC. De Ferranti went onto become chairman of the famous electronics firm that bears his name. The maps comprise 2 x 1:200,000 scale maps of Nis and Egri Palanka, 1 x 1:50,000 map entitled Valandovo and marked ' Confidential ' and 1 x 1:10,000 1917, French map overprinted with trench lines and what are probably ranging details. The maps show the territory around Serbia and it's border with Bulgaria. All items are in good to excellent used condition with various pencilled notations, names sketches etc. Uncommon items from a very much forgotten front of WW1

WW1 British War Savings stamps. Two sheets of 10 gummed stamps for use in the WW1 Birmingham ' Feed the Guns Week '. These stamps are believed to have been produced for the war bonds and savings drive which occurred in 1918. In excellent, unissued condition with some very minor foxing. POSTER within UK

WW1 British Webley MkVI Pistol Cleaning Kit. Original WW1 British cleaning kit for the .455 Webley MkVI. Contained in a canvas roll prominently marked by it's supplier ' Lightwood & Son Ltd., Birmingham ' who were contracted to supply various firearm accessories to the War Office. Complete set with cleaning rod, brushes, jag and patch holder. Two tins also included, one complete with all of it's flannel patches, the other empty intended for spares etc. Good overall condition with some minor areas of corrosion.

WW1 British wound stripes. UnIssued British WWI brass wound stripes with lugs and brass backing plate. Backing plate marked ' The Wounded Stripe prov No.2 pat.' Wound stripe itself marked ' Pat No.115896 ' to reverse. Stripe in clean, toned condition, backing plate likewise. Priced individually. POSTFREE within UK

WW1 British wristwatch protective cover. WW1 nickel protective cover for a wristlet or wristwatch. Attached by use of the strap these covers became popular from 1914 making ' trench watches '. This example in excellent condition with a registered number stamped to one side.

WW1 British YMCA New Testament. British WW1 New Testament with Lord Roberts's Message to inside cover. Inscribed ' Y.M.C.A.Hut Swaythling ' to ' G.F.Taylor Feb 14th 1917 B.Coy '. in excellent , clean condition.

WW1 Brunner Mond explosive factory national service badge. Gilt and enamel lapel badge for Brunner Mond & Co, a chemical company involved in the manufacture of explosives. Their Silvertown factory exploded in Silvertown in West Ham, Essex on Friday, 19 January 1917 at 6.52 pm. The blast occurred at their munitions plantthat was manufacturing explosives for Britain's World War I military effort. Approximately 50 tons of trinitrotoluene (TNT) exploded, killing 73 people and injuring 400 more, as well as causing substantial damage in the local area. Badge in excellent, bright condition, manufacturer marked ' Fattorini, Bolton ' and numbered to reverse, minor marks to obverse. Scarce.

WW1 Buckinghamshire Voluntary Aid Detachment VAD nurses badge A pleasing example of a WW1 period Voluntary Aid Detachment Bucks nurses' pin back badge. Crowned gilt oval example bearing a white swan to a half black half red enamel centre, within blue enamel title surround, the reverse with maker's details 'J.R.Gaunt London' and official low issue number ' 825 '. Excellent condition with bright gilt and enamel with a small enamel flaw at approx 3 o'clock position.

WW1 C96 Broomhandle Mauser Shoulder Stock/Holster. Scarce wooden holster/shoulder stock for the WW1 German C96 Broomhandle Mauser. Serial numbered to the underside of the stock release mechanism ( fully functioning ) with no other obvious makings. Fully functioning push-button release for holster lid with all retaining springs etc present and undamaged. Good, used condition with minor surface abrasions and very light corrosion/dirt to metal fittings.

WW1 Cameron Highlanders French Souvenirs A number of typically French souvenirs sent by British soldiers to family and sweethearts. This grouping of embroidered silk handkerchiefs, and cards contained in an embroidered, padded wallet probably for sewing implements appears to have remained together and is accompanied by a pencilled note ' Accept this souvenir from France.......' and a card from 7th Battalion The Queens Cameron Highlanders. All items in good condition, some wear to padded wallet.

WW1 Canada Saskatchewan 65 Overseas Battalion badge WW1 Canada Saskatchewan 65 Overseas Battalion pinback badge by R.J.Inglis. Silver and gilt finish with pin fastening to reverse, manufacturer marked. Possibly officer\'s collar badge. Excellent, bright condition.

WW1 Canadian BWM/Vict Pair Manitoba tribute medal 78th Btn Casualty. BWM and Victory pair with a silver Rockwood, Manitoba tribute medal to 721235 Pte.A.J.Kirby 78th Battalion Canadian Infantry KIA 30/10/1917. Pte Aubrey John Kirby, originally from Meriden in Warks enlisted in the Canadian Infantry in 1915 and was wounded and declared missing on 30/10/17, his death was assumed on the same date, he is commemorated on the Menin Gate. Medals were forwarded to his mother, still resident near Coventry, alongside a silver tribute medal presented by the Municipality of Rockwood, Manitoba which is inscribed to Kirby. Some research included but there are some 50 pieces available in the Canadian archives to be down loaded. Good overall condition with some rubbing and edge knock to BWM.

WW1 Canadian Clasp Knife. Large clasp knife with 85mm blade manufactured by Thomas Turner & Co. Clearly stamped to white metal bolsters ' M & D CANADA 1915 ' . In good, used condition with sharpening to blade and light surface peppering to blade, marlin spike and tin opener. 2mm loss to point of tin opener. Good, solid knife.

WW1 Canadian Machine Gun Battalion CEF Cap Badge. A good scarce die stamped bronze Canadian Machine Gun Battalion CEF Cap Badge . Three loops to the reverse. Makers tablet J.R.Gaunt, London. Good, used condition with light rubbing to highlights.

WW1 Canadian Memorial Cross - 72nd Infantry Seaforth Highlanders. WW1 Canadian Memorial Cross inscribed to 472736 Pte.T.J.Jones. of the 72nd Infantry Btn CEF the Seaforth Hihlanders. Jones, originally from Liverpool, was farming near Saskatoon when he joined up and died on 01/03/1917 and is buried in France. Accompanied by a small amount of research.

WW1 Canadian Pay Book - 5th CMR. WW1 Canadian active service pay book to 669257 Pte. W.N.McArthur of the 5th Battalion Canadian Mounted Rifles. McArthur from Toronto joined in 1916 and arrived in France in Jan.1917. The 5th CMR fought at Vimy and in and around Ypres during 1917. In good overall condition, although contents bound upside down. Further research required.

WW1 Cased EKII. WW1 EKII contained in it's original presentation case. Attractively toned cross with original bright finish , now toned. Ring marked ' SW ' for the maker Sy-Wagner of Berlin and continued in an original presentation case with original ribbon. Plush, recessed pad that lifts from the case with a textured paper lined hinged lid. Case is in rubbed condition with button fixing.

WW1 Casualty Grouping to L/Cpl.F.Austin - Household Battalion. WW1 Pair to 2163 L/Cpl.Frank Austin Household Battalion who died 03/05/1917. Accompanying the pair, boxes of transition, partial envelope and Records Office slip. Death Plaque in original slip and card container, Memorial scroll and condolence letter with a souvenir booklet and roll of the Household Cavalry Memorial service at Westminster Abbey in 1919. Also two CWGC booklets for the Arras Memorial. Austin is listed in both of the publications. Austin was previously from Leeds and was probably killed as a result of the Battalion's operations at Roeux. Accompanied by a small amount of research - MIC, CWGC etc. Medals in excellent, toned condition, some light marking and repairs to some paperwork.

WW1 Casualty Trio & Plaque Grouping - Rifle Brigade. WW1 1914/15 trio, plaque and memorial scroll to S/3699 Pte.James, Albert, King Barrell 13th Btn. Rifle Brigade. Barrell was probably a casualty during 63rd Division's attack, which included 13th Bn. Rifle Brigade, against Beaucourt Trench on the Ancre on 18/11/1916. The Group includes 14/15 Star, War and Victory medals, Memorial Plaque in it's original packaging, envelope and letter and Memorial Scroll. The group also includes photographs, Daily Sketch newspaper, medal receipts and also a Princess Mary's Gift receipt which indicates Barrell was serving in December 1914. Also accompanied by an original oil painting incorporating a photograph of Barrell wearing a goatskin jerkin and 1914 Patt. webbing and finally a white metal Rifle Brigade cap badge. Barrell was originally from Bethnal Green and the group is accompanied by a small amount of research which could be expanded upon. Poignant casualty grouping.

WW1 Caton Woodville Cigarette Box. Silver plated cigarette box mounted on claw feet featuring a WW1 scene by the artist R.Caton Woodville in relief to the lid. The sides have plaques of the Allied leaders surrounded by flags and honours framed by wreaths, again all in relief. to the top of the panel of the lid is a patriotic line ' Who stands if Freedom Fall ? Who Dies if England Live ? ' taken from Kipling's 1914 poem ' For All We Have And Are '. Originally plated all over, decades of care have revealed the copper base leaving a patinated silver finish to the low points of the panels. Attractive item.

WW1 Cavalry Issue Whistle. 1915 dated, Hudson manufactured whistle of the so-called cavalry pattern. Carrying a 1908 patent, this whistle has a large finger ring braised to the side of the tube in order to accommodate a gloved finger. In good, used condition with a broad arrow acceptance mark to the ring.

WW1 Chaplain Photographs. Two clear b/w photographs of Army Chaplain Rev. Edmund John Kennedy ' Off to the Front '. The Rev. Kennedy who died in Oct.1915 was best known for writing the book ' With the Immortal Seventh Division ' which was published posthumously. Mounted on board accompanied by some research.

WW1 Christmas Card selection. Seasonal selection of WW1 Christmas cards. Various cards that have been removed from a contemporary scrap book collection. Includes examples from 7 and 46 Divs and varying in dates from 1914 to 1917. Good, used condition. POSTFREE within UK

WW1 Chromed RFC Cap Badge. WW1 O/R's RFC cap badge, unusually featuring a chromed finish. Wear and patina indicates that this was a contemporaneous finish whose purpose is unknown. Similarly finished RAF badges are often associated with members of the band. Uncommon.

WW1 CITY / 4 / MANCHESTER Shoulder Title - Pals Battalion. Die stamped, bronzed ' CITY / 4 / MANCHESTER ' shoulder title worn by 4th Manchester Pals (19th Service Battalion, Manchester Regiment). Two lugs to the reverse, rubbing to highlights. Ref.Westlake 1318.

WW1 City of London National Guard Volunteer VTC badge A good original First World War period VTC gilt and enamel circlet bearing the initials \' C.L.N.G.V. \' Mounted to the centre with a City of London coat of arms with motto scroll \' Domine Dirige Nos \', the reverse double impressed with maker\'s details \' J.R.Gaunt & Son London \'. Half moon lapel fitting to reverse. Excellent, bright condition with no damage to enamel. Diameter 24mm.

WW1 City of London Volunteer Corps VTC badge. A scarce original WW1 City of London Volunteer Corps \' lapel badge; large gilt oval bearing blue enamel title surround \'City of London Volunteer Corps\' the centre with embossed \'City of London Coat of Arms\' with \' Domine Dirige Nos \' ( O Lord Direct us ) scroll, the flag picked out in red and white enamel, the reverse with maker\'s details \' W.O.Lewis, B\'ham \'. Excellent, clean and bright condition.

WW1 Colonies Chocolate Gift Tin. WW1 Colonies Chocolate Gift Tin. In October 1914, Trinidadian authorities, as part of their War effort, voted to spend £40,820 on cocoa, to be used in chocolate manufacturing in England.Along with the islands of Grenada and St Lucia, Trinidad’s cocoa was used to make chocolate, which was sent as a gift in a special tin to Allied troops in France. The oblong-shaped tin was manufactured in Mansfield by Barringer Wallis & Manners Ltd. This example is in better than average, clean condition with only minor marking and wear to the printed decoration and one bruise to the side. When encountered this finish is typically rubbed or suffering from corrosion.

WW1 Commemorative Mug with Tank Design. Glazed earthenware mug by the well known Stoke on Trent company Grimwades featuring a tank and aircraft design with the title ' the Triumph of Right over Might…..Britain and Her Dominions '. Good undamaged condition with light crazing overall and wear to gilded edge.

WW1 Commercial Memorial Scroll - Yorkshire Regt. Commercial Memorial scroll produced and sent from France commemorating 16540 Pte.Matthew Cleghorn 2nd Bn. Yorkshire Regt. who was killed on 15/06/1915. Cleghorn originally from South Shields is commemorated on the Le Touret Memorial. The 50cms x 32cms scroll features photographic images of the Le Touret Memorial. Good overall condition, slightly tatty edges contained in it's original postage tube.

WW1 Coventry Ordnance Works Badge. Brass, pinback badge for ' Special War Service Coventry Ordnance Works '. 28mm badge with bronzed finish worn by workers at the C.O.W. works which produced large numbers of artillery pieces, particularly Naval Guns in their Stanton Rd factory in Coventry .Good overall condition with light wear to highlights.

WW1 Coventry Ordnance Works War Service lapel badge. Brass and enamel Coventry Ordnance Works Special War Service lapel badge. Originally having a lapel fitting this example has been contemporaneously converted for a brooch fitting. Some minor chips to enamel otherwise in good condition. The enamelled versions of this badge are quite scarce in comparison with their plain brass/gilt contemporaries.

WW1 Dated Snail Whistle 1915 dated nickel 'snail' type whistle by J.Hudson & Co., Birmingham. Not as commonly found as the long type, this example is in good condition with some surface patination.

WW1 Dated Snail Whistle - unit marked. 1915 dated nickel 'snail' type whistle by J.Hudson & Co., Birmingham. Not as commonly found as the long type, this example is in good condition and has unit details punched to reverse ' RGA 1' .

WW1 Dated Snail Whistle. 1915 dated nickel \'snail\' type whistle by J.Hudson & Co., Birmingham. Not as commonly found as the long type, this example is in good condition and has intials \'J.S.(?)\' scratched on both sides.

WW1 Dated Snail Whistle. 1915 dated nickel \'snail\' type whistle by J.Hudson & Co., Birmingham complete with it\'s leather fob. Not as commonly found as the long type, this example is in good condition with light overall surface patination.

WW1 Death plaque and slip - Gloucestershire Regt. Death plaque to 24886 Pte.Harold Reece Twigg Gloucestershire Regt. who was killed aged 37 on 09/11/17 and was buried at Potijze Chateau Grounds cemetery. The plaque is attractively mounted at an angle into a piece of oak with the accompanying slip mounted in a glazed panel to the reverse. Unusual.

WW1 Diary Grouping - Civil Service Rifles. A grouping of diaries from 1915/16/17 and 1919 to 3251/531035 Pte.Albert.E.Hodges of 10 Platoon, C Company 2/15 City of London Regt. ( Civil Service Rifles ). Hodges joined the Athletes' Volunteer Force in 1915 a fact noted in his 1915 diary and then went onto join the Territorials of the Civil Sevice Rifles later that year. The diary is full of his training with locations, weather and events noted every day. This is true of the 1916 diary until the battalion deploys to France in late June. The entries become a little more terse in the front-line. However, he does describe the build up and participation in a trench raid launched from the Paris Redoubt in September. A fuller account of the raid taken from the Civil Service Rifles' History is included. The diary includes locations, events and employment and tends to be more fulsome on leaving the trenches. The move to Salonika is recorded as is life in the line on the Doiran-Vardar Front. Later that year the Battalion moves to Palestine where Hodges continues with his description of daily life of fatigues, drill, grenade training etc. He is wounded in the knee during the attack on Beersheba on 31/101917 and his diary goes quiet for six weeks before he resumes duty against the Turks in December. Clearly unable to locate another diary for 1918 he continues small entries in the notes section until May. Hodges is demobilised in February 1919 which he records ' Thank the Lord ' and the remaining diary records the every day occurrences in the life of a well travelled and battle hardened clerk from SW London ! Accompanied by a small number of original photographs and cuttings. An interesting and uncommon 1st person account in legible diary form of a Territorial volunteer accompanied by a small amount of research.

WW1 Divisional Supply Column - Additional Photos.

WW1 DSM and 1914/15 Trio MiD Grouping - Submarines WW1 DSM to K4778 Act. Ldg. Sto.John Gorier Stephens for Submarine Service 1917. LG 2.11.1917 with 1914/15 Star War Nd Victory medal trio with MiD emblem. Group mounted for display, 14/15 Star and War impressed to Stephens as Sto.1.R.N. with Victory as L.Sto.R.N. All medals in good, toned condition with minor contact wear. Good research possibilities.

WW1 Durham BRCS & Order of St John Overseas War Service Badge A WW1 'St John Ambulance War Service gilt and enamel badge', depicting the emblem of the joint war organisation the 'British Red Cross Society & Order of St John', the reverse impressed with official issue number '5432 '. Very good condition, bright gilt, and no damage to the enamel.

WW1 Durham Light Infantry shoulder titles. Pair of unissued WW1 slip-on shoulder titles for the Durham Light Infantry. Embroidered on wool with canvas backing and heavy tape sliders. In excellent, fresh condition.

WW1 Durham Light Infantry Shoulder Titles. An original bundle of 8 x WW1 embroidered shoulder titles for the Durham Light Infantry in wool with cotton sliders. With the original string and in \' straight from the stores \' condition with some very minor moth nips.

WW1 EK2 AND CROSS OF HONOUR. An Imperial German iron cross II class with ring mark, looks like 8 M but hard to see. Very nice cross with toned silver edges, black center and ribbon. Cross of Honour with swords has ribbon and maker marked to the reverse G3.

WW1 EK2 AND WAR CROSS OF HONOUR. A nice pair of medals from the First World War. An Iron Cross second class with an original piece of ribbon, along with the combatants Cross of Honour. No ribbon on this one but has a nice makers mark to the rear.

WW1 EKI. Quality example of a WW1 EKI. Three piece construction with a silver frame and thick pin attachment. Two manufacturer's marks below the fastening catch. Patinated frame with wear to the finish of the iron core which also has a hairline crack to the right of the ' W ' device. Priced accordingly.

WW1 EKII with full length ribbon. WW1 German Iron Cross Second Class with original ribbon. Ring marked but indecipherable. Silver frame heavily patinated with similar finish to core. Good attractive, better than average example with full length original ribbon.

WW1 EKII. WW1 German Iron Cross Second Class with original ribbon. Ring marked ' KO ' indicating manufacture by Koenigliches Muenzamt Orden, Berlin , silver frame patinated with clean finish to core. Good example.

WW1 EKII. WW1 German, lightweight EKII. Patinated silver frame with core finish in excellent condition. No obvious maker marked to ring with short length of original ribbon. Excellent example.

WW1 EKII. WW1 German, EKII. Pleasingly patinated silver frame with core finish in excellent condition. difficult to decipher maker mark to ring ( W ? ) with short length of original ribbon. Excellent example.

WW1 EKII. WW1 German, EKII. Pleasingly patinated silver frame with core finish in excellent condition. Deeply struck, difficult to decipher maker mark to ring ( A ? ) with length of original ribbon. Excellent example.

WW1 EKII. WW1 German, EKII. Deeply patinated silver frame with core finish in good condition. No maker mark to ring with length of original ribbon. Good, used example.

WW1 EKII. WW1 German, EKII. Lightly patinated silver frame with core finish in good condition. maker mark \' S \' ? to ring with length of original ribbon with contemporary pin fixing .Good, used example.

WW1 Field Service Regulations Pt.I Operations Manual. Field Service Regulations Pt.I Operations Manual 1909 Rp with Amendments 1914. 302pg manual outlining all aspects of operations from ' warfare against an uncivilised enemy ' - with some very un pc advice to ' the battle '. Deals in outline with subjects as diverse as grenades to latrines ! In good, used condition with some marking and nibbles to first two feps.

WW1 Flechette. WW1 air-dropped flechette. Unknown country of origin but possibly British. Approx. 15.5cms with sharp turned point. In excellent condition with patinated surfaces.

WW1 Flechettes. WW1 steel flechettes for anti personnel use when dropped from an aircraft. 120mm , machined steel straight dart stamped ' invention francais fabrication allemand '. Good, overall condition, light corrosion. 3 Available

WW1 Framed and Glazed Display of Donation Pins. Central to WW1 money raising efforts were flag days and this framed and glazed ( 190mm x 280mm ) displays contains 27 examples. Several are of Leicester origin and others include ' National Egg Collection ', RSPCA War Fund etc.

WW1 Framed memorial Plaque - Ward 54th Bn.CEF. Framed example of a memorial plaque to 6877421 Pte.Ernest Loton Ward 54th Btn. Canadian Infantry. Ward was killed on 30.03.1918 a victim of a direct hit by a German 5.9\" shell on dugouts of the battalion HQ which killed three in total. CWGC records and battalion war diary extract included.

WW1 French Adrian Helmet Tobacco/Decorative Box. A well carved novelty tobacco or decorative box in the form of a WW1 French Adrian helmet. In excellent condition with one small area of damage to rear brim.

WW1 French Besozzi Grenade. Originally the cast iron Besozzi was made in Italy but from 1915 on the French started their own production. It was made in 2 halves with filling opening on the base and the safety fuze on top. The 3-4 seconds fuze had a match compound and misfired often due to humidity. Whilst quickly superseded it was, in many ways the precursor of the fragmentation grenades adopted by the Allies. In good, clean condition. INERT UK SALES ONLY

WW1 French Citron Foug Mle.1916 ' Lemon ' Grenade. The French Citron Foug modèle 1916 grenade is an evolution of the earlier 'asparagus' grenade, mainly designed to reduce the weight and improve the fragmentation properties. With it's rudimentary cast body and largely wooden percussion fuze the Mle.1916 was cheap, quick and easy to produce and was in plentiful supply. This model is in good condition with a well preserved wooden plug, percussion fuze. INERT UK sales Only.

WW1 French Mle.1914 Ball Grenade. A good example of the French Mle.1914 Ball Grenade. Cast body, manufacturer marked to the bottom with screw in wood and brass friction igniter. In good condition with some minor pitting strippable. INERT Available within UK ONLY.

WW1 French Mle.1914 Ball Grenade. A good example of the French Mle.1914 Ball Grenade. Cast body with screw in wood and brass friction igniter. In excellent condition, strippable. INERT Available within UK ONLY.

WW1 French \' Zouave/Tirailleur \' Doll. Home-made WW1 doll in the form of a French Zouave or Tirailleur. Khaki jacket and trousers with flannel shirt and a decorated fez style cap. In good overall condition with some small areas of moth damage.

WW1 Fuze Lighter. A superb example of a lighter made from the body and components of a 106 MkII A.D.( Land Service ) artillery fuze. Made from surplus fuzes at the end of the war and marketed as ' A souvenir of the War 1914-1918 ' this example is contained in it's original box and is in superb, unused condition. Heavy item.

WW1 G98 Rifle Sling. Uncommon WW1 rifle sling for use with the German G98. Full length with butt retention buckle but no stud. Manufacturer marked to sling with issue stamps to buckle with small area of damage but stable and supple.

WW1 Garrison Artillery Manual. 1914ed. ' Garrison Artillery Training Vol III 1911 '. 474pgs, illustrated with diagrams and sketches concentrating on the movement, lifting and mounting of static artillery pieces. Good, used condition .

WW1 Geman M.17 Gasmask and container. A good example of the WW1 German Model.17 ledermaske. Contained in it's original M.17 container with spare lenses to the lid and all carrying straps. Mask in supple undamaged condition with intact celluloid lenses ( 1917 dated ) and undamaged, sprung loaded straps. Various inspection stamps and date marks ( 1917 ) present on mask and filter, filter with minor corrosion spots. Feld Gray painted, japanned container with various dents and areas of paint loss, also 1917 dated. Excellent, honest example.

WW1 German 07 Prussian Feldmutze. The standard German soldiers soft cap of WW1, this example of the 07 Pat Feldmutze indicates Prussian issue with its state cockade. Field grey wool body with red crown piping band with state and national cockades. Heavy cotton lining has clear issue stamp and date 1916. Possible name now obliterated. Grubby interior with some small areas of moth damage. Lovely feel to this example having been stored flat since it\'s liberation and slightly dusty.

WW1 German Artillery Luger Holster. An original First World War Imperial German Army Artillery Luger leather holster. Dated 1916 with indistinct Berlin manufacturer details to reverse of flap and issue stamp to holster interior. Sound condition with stripping tool and cleaning rod compartments present and intact with some bruises and knicks but otherwise good condition. Interior lifting strap is missing it's stop but is otherwise present.

WW1 German Camouflaged M16 Helmet. WW1 German M16 Helmet featuring a camouflage pattern. Using the original finish of the helmet a series of thick lines have been used to break up the outline and produce a number of irregular geometric shapes, some of which have been infilled with a dark brown/ochre colour. Interior is manufacturer marked to rim and has it's complete leather liner with all three pads and complete with tie. However some of the eyes at the end of the tongues have pulled through. No chinstrap.Whole of the helmet finished in a pleasing semi-gloss finish with very minor areas of corrosion speckling.

WW1 German cup. WW1 German enamelled tin,lipped cup/jug. Manufacturer marked and dated to the bottom 'F.C.B. FULDA 17. In excellent, clean condition with very minor chipping to the enamel.

WW1 German East Africa Souvenir. A popular souvenir produced by soldiers that had it's origins in Victorian colonial service, this artistically frayed piece of KD material is inscribed ' A souvenir from German East Africa '. To the reverse the author of this work has inscribed a few lines of doggerel and identified himself as No.8710 Pte.C.Watts RMLI who served in the campaign 1917-1917. Unusual.

WW1 German Enamel Drinking Cup 1916. WW1 German drinking cup made of green enamel & marked to bottom with maker & date \' E.S.B.16 \'. good, used condition with some bubbling to enamel.

WW1 German Ersatz Ammunition Pouch. Single ammunition pouch for rifle ammunition made from fibre board with riveted edges. Belt loop to the reverse marked ' Max Dressel, Berlin 1916 '. In excellent, clean condition with some rubbing of leather components.

WW1 German Ersatz Bayonet & Frog. A good, original, untouched WW1 German Ersatz bayonet with accompanying frog. All steel hilt and one piece cross guard with fullered 31cm blade. Imperial inspection mark to spine of blade and approx 30% original paint finish to hilt. All steel scabbard with approx.50% original field gray painted finish carried by a leather frog. The bayonet and frog give the appearance of always having been together and have a pleasing sleepy, untouched appearance.

WW1 German Ersatz Bayonet. WW1 Pressed-steel hilt German ersatz bayonet. All steel, two piece hilt held together by two domed inset rivets. 310mm fullered blade with a cross guard with a down swept quillion and a two diameter, partial muzzle ring. Partial inspection mark to blade reverse and contained in all steel scabbard. 65% original paint finish remaining to hilt with very little paint finish to scabbard. Good example.

WW1 German Fighting Knife. An example of a WW1, German Nahkampfmesser or fighting knife. Wooden, slab sided grips with a 14.5cm single edged blade with a false edge. Original black painted scabbard with intact leather belt loop. No visible maker's marks. Good example. Age decleration, OVER 18, required.

WW1 German Fleet Surrender Souvenir. 32pg souvenir booklet published by the Graphic showing the surrender of the German Fleet in November 1918. Shows images of the various battleships and vessels that sailed into the Firth of Forth and the 150 submarines that surrendered at Harwich. Good, clean condition with some minor tears, creases etc to card covers.

WW1 German Gasmask Spare Lenses. 1918 dated spare lenses for the German gas mask contained in their original greaseproof, dated envelopes. Priced per pair.

WW1 German Granatenwerfer Signal/Illumination Round. German WW1 Grantenwerfer 16 Signal/Illumination Round. Spigot mortar round launched from the Grantenwerfer 16 light trench mortar. In excellent, recovered condition with removable cap and retaining original period German newspaper used as wadding. Uncommon. INERT Available within UK ONLY

WW1 German HONOR CROSS BLACK WITH RIBBON. This is the 'Ehrenkreuz für Hinterbliebene' – for widows and parents of those who died in battle or as a result of wounds received in battle or having died in captivity or missing in action. A black cross with red/white/black ribbon. In mint condition with makers mark on the reverse.

WW1 German M15 Shoulder Board. WW1 German M15 Shoulder Board for the 26th Division (1st Royal Württemberg) (26. Division (1. Königlich Württembergische)), a unit of the Prussian Army. Sewn in application with clear evidence of having been removed, generally good condition with some mothing.

WW1 German M1887 Bread Bag. WW1 German M1887 Bread Bag. Grey heavy-duty canvas construction with all straps, buttons and ' D ' rings present and undamaged. Excellent, used condition with an indistinct manufacturer's stamp to the reverse.

WW1 German Mdl.17Na Eierhandgranate. WW1 Imperial German Eierhandgranate 1917 Na. Cast iron body with black powder filling with screw in Mdl.15 friction igniter. In good overall condition with a residual paper label to igniter showing the 5 sec. delay. INERT Available within UK

WW1 German Military Pass Book. German military pass book to a Uffz.Ryba of Infantry Regt.51. Ryba joined 9 Komp in 1913 and according to the well filled book fought at the beginning of the War at Neufchateau, through the campaigns on the Somme in 1916, Cambrai and St Quentin in 1918 finishing the War at home in November. At some point in 1919 he joined the Ersatz Battalion of Guard Grenadier Regt.4 in Berlin. A large number of ink entries including the award of the EKII and indications of being wounded in 1914 and 1917 with the addition of printed records of actions. Good, used condition.

WW1 German Military Perlux Hand Lamp. A good example of a WW1 German military Perlux hand held lamp. The lamp could also be fitted to a belt with the two loops on the back of the handle, the lamp retains most of its green painted finish with a light wear to the highlights. The lamp is D.R.G.M marked to the battery box which also still retains most of it's paper instruction label on the inside. The lamp is impressed Perlux on the top cover and the cover is spring loaded which is in good working order.

WW1 German Model 1913 Rifle Grenade. A good example of a WW1 German Model 1913 Rifle Grenade. Cast body with segmented fragmentation pattern with screw in brass percussion fuze. Original rod retaining protective cap with approx. 50% of the original paint finish. Fully strippable. INERT UK sales ONLY

WW1 German Sniper Scope. Unmarked WW1 German sniper scope with double-claw mounts. Single post reticule with adjustable focus ring and meterage dial. With original blued finish with black enamelled fittings this scope displays all of the characteristics of those made by Otto Bock K. & K. Hofl. of Berlin. Numbered \' 13851 \' to meterage dial frame and in good condition with rubbing to fittings and body of scope. Both dials freely moving with clear, sharp optics.

WW1 German Souvenired Binoculars. Standard pair of German Fernglas 08 binoculars by Schutz & Co in their original leather case manufacturer marked Emil Busch. What makes this item more interesting is the abel to the interior lid. Mounted in a way which partially covers but not obscures the printed instructions is a label indicating issue to various named individuals, the last being Uffz.Koenig. This in turn has been supplanted by a label indicating acquisition by a Driver S.Williams of an ASC Horse Transport Co in 1917. Leather case in ' tired ' but stable condition missing it's side closure straps. Binoculars are in good cosmetic condition with clear optics but with both focusing rings apparently seized which may reward careful work. Evocative souvenir.

WW1 German Steel Handled Fighting Knife. A good example of the small, unofficial fighting knife as carried by many WW1 German troops. 135mm single edged knife with manufacturer's marks to the ricasso, in this case the helmeted knight of WKC - Weyersburg, Kirshchbaum & Company, Solingen. Painted steel grip impressed and painted to give the appearance of horn with accompanying scabbard. Initials have been scratched into the reverse of the hanging strap. Good, overall condition with stained blade with minor edge knicks and scabbard missing the male half of the popper of the retaining strap fitting.

WW1 German Telescopic sight. Classic WW1 period German telescopic scope. x3 magnification made by Voightlander, Braunschweig and marked accordingly and serial numbered. Rotating range adjustment drum with classic post and cross sight picture.Lenses clear with slight bruising to objective housing and rubbing to blued finish in the same area. Residual two point mounts.

WW1 German Ubungsgranatenwerfer Mortar Bomb. WW1 German Ubungsgranatenwerfer Mortar Bomb. Designed to be fired from the portable Granatenwerfer 16 this is the practice version signified by the original red oxide finish to the body and the presence of a dummy fuze. Solid example with a ' D ' cast into the body with removable tail and vanes. Original finish to body with some light pitting to vanes. Good example. Strippable and INERT

WW1 German Women\'s Red Cross VFW Painted Sign Original, hand-painted WW1 German Women\'s Red Cross Society sign. Measuring 49cms x 42cms, framed in oak this is a two dimensional representation of the War Service badge of the VFW ( Vaterländischer Frauen Verein ) with the central Red Cross made from painted leather surrounded by hobnails complimented by a proficiently painted Iron Cross with oak leaf garland on oak planks The area scroll is now difficult to make out with some areas of wear and light corrosion to hobnails. Impressive piece of original Imperial WW1 art.

WW1 German wound badge. Good example of an Imperial German wound badge awarded for one or two wounds. This example is in good used condition with a stout pin fitting to the reverse. Most finish intact with some wear to high points and minor corrosion to reverse.

WW1 German wound badge. Good example of an Imperial German wound badge awarded for one or two wounds. This example is in good used condition with a stout pin fitting to the reverse. Most finish intact with some wear to high points.

WW1 German \'07 Feldmutze. WW1 German \'07 Feldmutze with Prussian state cockade but missing national cockade. Wool body and red band with some minor moth nips. Cotton lining with prominent depot \' B.A.IV \' markings indicating issue by IV Armee-Korps (Magdeburg). Good, untouched feldmutze with little details such as the presence of the cloth backing to cockade.

WW1 GERMAN-PRUSSIAN MILITARY BUGLE. In excellent condition for it's age. This is a brass and white metal miliaty bugle, that could have been used on the front or anywhere! Has Berlin maker stamped to the bell. Sper Prussian eagle large badge attached to the bell. Complete with original mouthpiece and plays well!

WW1 GLOUCESTERSHIRE REGT. CAP BADGE. In lovely condition, cast in silver-brass with solid brass bar to reverse. Original casting.

WW1 Gloucs.Regt D.O.W. Grouping. A particularly poignant grouping to 18551 Pte.G.Beaney, 13th Btn. Gloucester Regt. Beanie was wounded in the leg in December 1916 and was evacuated to a hospital in Aldershot where he died on 28/12/1916 probably of gangrene. Beaney was originally from Silksworth near Sunderland and it was there he was buried, the grouping contains various bills from his funeral, wreaths etc and a newspaper report of the funeral. Most poignant are a series of letters exchanged with his wife and father and children. His father actually visited him in hospital only for Beaney to die very shortly after, also includes letters from nursing staff and volunteers who visited him in hospital. There is other correspondence and momentos of earlier service and also some correspondence re a Thomas Evans killed in action serving with the KOSB at Gallipoli and resident at the same address as Beaney's wife, possibly a brother in law. A grouping that would reward further research and a particularly poignant reminder of the vast numbers of casualties incurred by the British Army. Contained in the original box in which it was found. CWGC and MIC information included.

WW1 Grenade,.303 inch rifle, No.20, Converted MkI. British WW1 Grenade,.303 inch rifle, No.20, Converted MkI. A good example of this British rodded rifle grenade retaining much of it's original finish, buff body, red filling ring with a pink ring indicating an ammonal filling. One section of the body appears to have suffered from corrosion with a missing segment and some rusting. No longer retains either the storage plug or fuse, displays well. UK Sales ONLY

WW1 Grenade,.303 inch rifle, No.20, Converted MkI.DP. British WW1 Grenade,.303 inch rifle, No.20, Converted MkI, DP. A good example of this British rodded rifle grenade retaining much of it\'s original white finish indicating it\'s Drill Purpose. Retains inert fuze and is strippable. INERT Available within UK ONLY

WW1 Grenadier Guards Identity Bracelet. Probably locally made in France this aluminium has been mounted onto a thin leather wrist band with an accompanying GS button and a circle of red silk possibly a charm or keepsake cut from a woman's dress. The disc features the details of 20734 Pte.Harry Hood Grenadier Guards ( Grenadier is spelt wrongly on the disc ). Good overall condition, leather band a little dry. Accompanied by MIC records.

WW1 Grouping - Devonshire Regt. A small grouping of medals and souvenirs from the service of 205043 Pte.James.F.Price Devonshire Regt. Grouping includes War and Victory medal pair, officially impressed with the above details, Devonshire Regt, brass bedplate with Price's details and a different service number, an identified photograph of Price, brass skill at arms badge and dogtags. Also included are a number of WWI German items presumably souvenired by Price including a badly M15 shoulder board, a dog tag, black wound badge and a rear tunic belt support button. Interesting grouping with MIC details.

WW1 Hesse buckle. Scarce all brass, post 1895 belt buckle used by the state of Hesse in Imperial Germany. Heavily polished with a small area of damage to one edge, an uncommon buckle priced to reflect its' condition.

WW1 History of 6th Battalion S.Staffs Regt. 1st ed.1924 ' The War History of the Sixth Battalion The South Staffordshire Regiment ( T.F. ) ' 248pgs exhaustive history of the Battalion which served across the Western Front from Ypres, the Somme before finishing the War in operations around the St.Quentin Canal. Illustrated throughout with b/w photographs and maps with full appendices, roll of honour, awards etc. Good, clean condition with sunned spine.

WW1 HMS Birmingham/U15 ashtray. Copper souvenir ashtray/pintray depicting HMS Birmingham and produced to celebrate the sinking of the German U Boat U15. ' About dawn on 9 August the light cruiser HMS Birmingham, part of a screen 30 miles ahead of the Grand Fleet, observed through the mist a submarine stationary on the surface. The sounds of hammering coming from the submarine, which was U15, suggested that her crew were trying to repair an engine fault. Birmingham closed the range and opened fire. U15 moved forward slowly, but Birmingham rammed her and cut her in two. U15 sank with all hands. Tray in good, polished condition.

WW1 HMS Royal Oak ephemera grouping. A large and interesting grouping of photographs, documents and letters to P.O. James Hesketh a hostilities only, signaller aboard the Revenge class battleship HMS Royal Oak. Joining the ship in 1916, James was present at Jutland, something mentioned in a letter from a friend. Grouping includes some fine studies of the Royal Oak including the flying of aircraft from the aft-turret, firing broadsides and many group studies of personnel and James himself - most are annotated to the reverse. Record of service, leave forms, cuttings and correspondence etc. are included all contained within a signal register cover. Royal Oak was famously torpedoed by U47 at Scapa Flow in 1939 losing over 800 of her compliment. Interesting grouping that would reward further research.

WW1 Honourable Discharge Certificate - Worcs Regt. WW1 Honourable Discharge Disabled Certificate to 53056 Pte. Cecil Horace Knight Worcestershire Regt. Contained in it's original tube and in clean condition.

WW1 Imperial German M.18 Trench Helmet. Of the three main patterns of German WW1 steel helmets, the M.18 is the scarcest. This example is stamped \' G62 \' and retains much of it\'s original finish to the exterior shell. The inner M.18 steel liner band is untouched, complete with its three inner leather pads, complete with their inner horsehair pads which are manufacturer marked and dated. Inner rim has a size \' 62 \' and a further entwined \' AK \' stamped to the rear. This example is also complete with its carbine style chinstrap which again is manufacturer marked and dated. Excellent, clean example.

WW1 Imperial Casualty Grouping. Dog tag and paperwork concerning a 1914 casualty of the 3 M.G.K. OF J.R.460, Ernst Kurz. Includes an official card from the Prussian War Ministry informing of death and then correspondence from Kurz's father concerning the payment of a pension. Letter also indicates Kurz was awarded an EKI. Worthy of more research, unusual.

WW1 Imperial Cut-Out Black Wound Badge. An Imperial 1st ww black wound award, less commonly encountered cut-out variation. Good, used condition with wear to highpoints.

WW1 Imperial Dopp Z 92 nF fuze. A WW1 Imperial Dopp Z 92 nF fuze - Double effect 45 mm time and percussion fuze, without delay, model 1892, new shape. This fuze was mounted largely on shrapnel shells, incendiary shells and high explosive shells from the following weapons; 9cm K 73/88 guns 10cm K, 10cm K97, 10cm K04 and 10cm K14 guns Lg 15cm K guns, 15cm sFH, 15cm sFH02, 15cm sFH13 and 15cm sFH13/L17 heavy field howitzers. Good, used condition with steel adapter ring. UK sales ONLY

WW1 IMPERIAL EK2 (maker marked)AND CROSS OF HONOUR A very nice pair of medals, complete with ribbons. The iron cross is in lovely 'antique' condition with the silver toned down to a dark colour. The suspension ring is stamped with the letter 'KO' which is Königliches Münzamt Orden. Cross of Honour has ribbon and is also maker marked to the reverse.

WW1 Imperial fighting knife with damascus blade. High quality Imperial German fighting knife. Featuring a horn handle with silver mounts and a double-edged damascus steel blade. The 18cm blade has a raised ricasso and the damascus steel blade features a prominent pattern with rosebuds to the ricasso and more elongated wave pattern to the blade. Unfortunately lacking a scabbard but never the less a good example of a high quality knife.

WW1 Imperial Fighting Knife. WW1 German fighting knife featuring a 140mm false double edge blade, slab wood grips contained in a steel scabbard. No obvious markings to be found but typical of the plethora of official and unofficial patterns carried by Imperial troops. In good, overall condition with black japanned finish to cross guard and scabbard. Scabbard features a woven fabric belt loop, an economy measure to save leather.

WW1 Imperial Fighting Knife. WW1 Imperial, probably private purchase fighting knife. 15cm blade with a double false edge and a swept cross guard. Softwood grips with applied hand chequering contained in all leather scabbard with integral belt loop. Good, used condition.

WW1 Imperial Fork/Spoon Combination Set. WW1 Imperial Fork/Spoon combination set. Coated steel spoon and fork combination hinged by a rivet to enable closing. Still retaining a large amount of it's original field grau finish with some corrosion to reverse of spoon bowl.

WW1 IMPERIAL GERMAN EKII WITH RIBBON. A nice example of the WW1 Iron cross second class. Good condition with silver frame and black centre. This one has no maker marks on the suspension ring as far as I can see.

WW1 Imperial German Locket. 9ct locket featuring an EKII design to the front. To the inside there is a photograph of a typical ' Frontschwein ' with some hair contained in the opposite half. Poignant keepsake.

WW1 Imperial German Musician\'s grouping. WW1 Imperial German Musician\'s grouping comprising a Fife, Schwalbennester, and an official Heeresmusikkorps stamp. The Fife is made of black ebony with silver plated fittings and is maker marked \'Gebr.Monnig-Markneukirchen\' and is in excellent condition. The Schwalbennester (Swallow\'s nests) worn on the shoulder, particular to German military musicians are made from coloured wool mounted onto a heavy blanket material with five fixing hooks to the reverse. In excellent, bright and clean condition. To complete the grouping is a hardwood and brass official stamp for \' 1 Heeresmusikkorps 6 \', again in good condition.

WW1 Imperial German O/R's 15th Artillery Shoulder Strap. M1915 pattern sew on shoulder strap for the 15th Field Artillery Regiment. Excellent, clean condition.

WW1 Imperial German O/R's 23rd Infantry Shoulder Strap. M1915 pattern sew on shoulder strap for the 23rd Infantry Regiment. Excellent, used condition with clear evidence of having been removed from a uniform.

WW1 Imperial German S 98/05 Seitengewehr 'sawback' bayonet by MAUSER. A rare example of the Imperial German Seitengewehr S 98/05 bayonet with saw-back upper edge. This consisted of 29 double sawback teeth 10.3" along the spine of the blade. This one is marked on the blade riccasso WAFFENFABRIK MAUSER A.G. OBERNDORF a.N. This marking is also repeated on the scabbard where it is stamped in smaller letters. Bayonet has good blued surfaces to the hilt and the scabbard. It remains untouched and uncleaned. Blade is in very good order with a bright finish throughout. Top of spine is stamped with crown and armoury markings along with '17' for the year of manufacture 1917. The Prussian War Ministry ordered the removal of all sawbacks from these bayonets in 1918 and were re-issed with them ground off. A very good example of this bayonet, untouched and un-messed with for the past 100 years!

WW1 Imperial German S 98/05 Seitengewehr \'sawback\' bayonet. A rare example of the Imperial German Seitengewehr S 98/05 bayonet with saw-back upper edge. This consisted of 29 double sawback teeth 10.3" along the spine of the blade. This one is not marked on the blade riccasso but has the ordinance an armoury marks stamped on the spine etc. Even rarer has the original WW1 period 'cavalry' frog, which seems to have been on this bayonet for 100 years! The cavalry frog differs slightly from the ordinary infantry type as it has an extra leather cross strap half way up the frog that closes across the middle of the bayonet grip. Stops it bouncing about. A rare frog in itself. Stitching has perished on the very bottom section, but an easy fix with a needle and thread! Bayonet is in very good overall condition, with no damage and original finish. No chips to the wood grips and the saw-back blade, whist a little dull, is not abused. The Prussian War Ministry ordered the removal of all sawbacks from these bayonets in 1918 and were re-issed with them ground off. A very good example of this bayonet, untouched and un-messed with for the past 100 years!

WW1 Imperial German Seitengewehr S98/05 Bayonet. Rare leather scabbard type. Rescued by my good contact in Taunton for a shop nearby, this is a classic WW1 German 'Butcher' bayonet and is made by JA Henkels Zwillingwerk Solingen. HAs the 'twins' logo. Henkels are still in business today and have made weapons/steel etc over over 100 years. This is an earlier S98/05 type as it has the leather scabbard with steel top and bottom fittings. This was changed to an all steel scabbard for practical purposes. Scabbard is in very good condition with no bends or damage. Bayont itself is in good order for 100years old. Good wood grips with no damage. Blade is unsharpened, has no nicks or damage and is bright steel. There are the off finger smudge etc., but NO pitting or corrosion. Blade has armoury and issue stamps on both spines. A good example!

WW1 Imperial German Seitengewehr S98/05aA Bayonet. A good, untouched WW1 Imperial German Seitengewehr S98/05aA Bayonet. Manufactured by Weyersberg Kirschbaum & Cie, Solingen and dated 1915 with numerous inspection marks to pommel, blade, quillion and scabbard. Showing all the features of the aA model, no flash guard and the prominent residual muzzle ring and complete with a leather and steel scabbard. Patinated overall with some bruising to reverse grip, scabbard stitching intact and tight. A pleasing, honest example.

WW1 Imperial German Shooting Lanyard. Imperial German lanyard awarded for marksmanship. Woven in Imperial colours of white/black and red and eating an additional acorn indicating higher classification. Reverse of the body has an oilcloth backing with ' 70R ' printed in red, probably a unit signifier. Good, overall condition with some areas of rubbing.

WW1 Imperial German Silver Wound Badge. An excellent example of a WW1 Imperial German Silver Wound Badge in unissued condition. Contained in a fragile waxed paper bag this die stamped badge retains nearly all of it's bright silvered finish with some minor marking to high points.

WW1 IMPERIAL GERMAN SILVER WOUND BADGE. In one piece pressed steel, this silver wound badge retains all of the original finish and is in near perfect condition.

WW1 IMPERIAL GERMAN UNTOUCHED M16 STEEL HELMET. An \'as found\' M16 helmet that has not been played with, over-painted, or messed with. The original \'coal scuttle\' helmet as they used to be called by the veterans. A very good finish to the exterior, no rust etc, and there are traces of what seem to be original camouflage treatment. The head of one of the band rivets is missing, but the rest of the river is there still holding the liner. Interior has the original and correct leather band and the original leather liner with horse hair filled pockets. It also has its ORIGINAL leather chin strap. Bearing in mind this is now a true ANTIQUE and is now 108 years old, this is in amazing condition. All the leather interior liner is supple and not dried out with no discernible damage.

WW1 Imperial Gold Wound badge. Original and scarce, die-stamped metal, Imperial Gold wound badge. Stout hinge and pin fixing. Gilt wash on brass finish with light marking and patination and wear to highlights.

WW1 Imperial Infantry Shoulder Strap. Woollen, sew-in type, Imperial German shoulder strap for the 61st Infantry Regt. Chain stitched numerals on field gray background. In good, used condition with minor nothing to reverse.

WW1 Imperial Infantry Shoulder Strap. Woollen, sew-in type, Imperial German shoulder strap for the 151st Infantry Regt. Chain stitched numerals on field gray background. In good, used condition .

WW1 Imperial Infantry Shoulder Strap. Woollen, sew-in type, Imperial German shoulder strap for the 451st Infantry Regt. Chain stitched numerals on field gray background with white piping. In good, used condition with minor nothing to reverse.

WW1 Imperial Infantry Shoulder Strap. Woollen, sew-in type, Imperial German shoulder strap for the 29th Infantry Regt. Chain stitched numerals on field gray background. In good, used condition with retaining button.

WW1 IMPERIAL IRON CROSS 2nd CLASS RING MARKED AND LONG RIBBON. A super looking EKII. It has a very long piece of original ribbon. Probably the piece it was issued with. A little grubby bit looks wonderful. Nice silver frame. Good paint. Ring mark is 20 ? as far as I can see.

WW1 IMPERIAL IRON CROSS II CLASS. MAKER MARKED RING WITH RIBBON. A very nice example of the WW1 Iron Criss second class, complete with a long ribbon. Due to the heavy silver content of these awards, it has toned to black in most places. Decent black paint. Ring suspension is marked with a maker, but quite hard to make out who it is. Looks like ‘75’ but could easily be ‘PS’ or similar. Have included a picture of it, you decide! Nice medal.

WW1 Imperial Luger Holster - Souvenired. Standard WW1 Imperial Luger holster. Manufacturer marked and dated 1915 ( ? ) to interior but difficult to accurately read. The holster is sound with no loose stitching and various marks and scratches. Interestingly there appears to have been a label glued to the reverse, the remains of which partially obscure an inscription from a \' Lieut Warr R.E. \' indicating that it was probably bought back as a souvenir.

WW1 Imperial Luger Holster. 1915 dated brown leather, hard shell holster for the Luger pistol. Dated and manufacturer marked ' Clemens, Bielefeld with depot marking and unit marked to the 9th Field Artillery Regt. Lift strap present and intact as is buckle closure and stripping tool envelope. Some evidence of additions, now removed but belt loops etc unmodified and original. Solid condition with sound stitching.

WW1 Imperial Luger Stripping Tool. Original WW1 Imperial Luger stripping tool. Clear Imperial acceptance stamp.

WW1 Imperial Patriotic Scarf. Printed cotton scarf 64cms x 60cms featuring Imperial patriotic WW1 themes. Entitled ' We will and must fight ' with an image of the Kaiser surrounded by awards and images of early successes achieved by imperial forces. Good overall condition with some staining.

WW1 Imperial S98/05 \'Butcher\' Bayonet frog. 1912 dated, regimentally marked WW1 Imperial S98/05 \'Butcher\' bayonet frog. Good solid example with manufacturer markings and date to reverse and marked \' B.A.X.I.X.12. Small nicks to top of frog body.

WW1 Imperial Silver Wound badge. Original die stamped white metal, Imperial silver wound badge. Stout hinge and pin fixing. Looks to have a silver plate finish with light marking and patination.

WW1 Imperial Unissued EKII and packet. WW1 Imperial German, unissued Iron Cross Second Class with original packet. Iron core with two piece silver frame that is pleasingly heavily patinated with a maker marked suspension ring. This is contained in an original, waxed cellophane packet of issue, unfortunately without ribbon. Excellent condition with some splits and tears to packet.

WW1 Imperial Welfare Patriotic Poster Set. WW1 Imperial ' Invalidendank ' patriotic poster set. Complete with their original 1915 dated card envelope these 22cms x 34cms approx printed colour posters feature stirring scenes of wounded Imperial troops and the Kaiser. Also comes with the original explanatory flyer, it would appear that these posters could be purchased with funds going to support the wounded. Excellent, clean condition with some minor creasing etc.

WW1 Iron Cross II class. A good Imperial EKII with original ribbon. Classic three piece construction with much original lacquer finish remaining. Frame has areas of mild patination where original finish has gone. Clear but difficult to decipher manufacturer ring mark to suspension ring. Very clean example.

WW1 Iron Cross II class. A good, heavily toned example example of an Imperial EKII, which has a nice clear maker’s mark of ' KO ' on the suspender ring, for Konigliches Munzamt of Berlin. It is the typical three part construction with a magnetic iron core with original silk ribbon which has been tacked to create a bow.

WW1 IRON CROSS II CLASS. FADED RIBBON. Nice cross with patina to silver frame and good paint. Piece of original silk ribbon is very faded. There seems to be a ring mark but I just can’t read it. Looks like a V.

WW1 Iron Cross Ist Class. A quality WW1 EK1. In vaulted or convex form with a thin flattened needle type fixing, this cross is of a high quality three piece construction. To underline this quality, this cross is quite light. In excellent condition overall, with light patination to frame and reverse and very minor marks to centre.

WW1 Jambiya Sweetheart badge - Sherwood Rangers. Ornate silver sweetheart badge in the form of an Arab Jambiya etched to one side of the blade: \' Sherwood Rangers \' and to the other side \' Haifa 23.9.18 \' and \' S.R.\' to the handle reverse. These are references to one of the last cavalry charges in modern military history, when Indian and British troops captured the Israeli city of Haifa from the Ottoman Army. The Sherwood Rangers joined the Jodhpur Lancers and the Mysore Lancers in a decisive charge against the slopes of Mount Carmel which were well defended by Austrian gun emplacements and artillery. Attractive item in good, used condition.

WW1 K.O.Y.L.I. KD Shoulder Titles. An original bundle of 8 x WW1 embroidered shoulder titles for the King\'s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry in khaki drill material with cotton sliders. With the original string and in \' straight from the stores \' condition, excellent.

WW1 KIA AND MID PAIR. WAR AND VICTORY. PERIOD FRAMED. ENGINEER LIEUTENANT ON 'Q' SHIP HMS PAXTON. A very nice, period framed pair of WW1 medals, consisting of the WAR and VICTORY medal. Center is framed with the Admiralty certificate for his MENTIONED IN DISPATCHES. Below that the original oakleaf spray is mounted on the certificate. The medals and certificate were awarded to ENGINEER LIEUTENANT GEORGE PRESCOTT. He is a MID and KIA. Was killer aboard the HMS PAXTON on 20th May 1917. HMS PAXTON was a 'Q' ship escorting convoys. The PAXTON engaged a U-boat the U-46, but it escaped. Unfortunately to return and torpedo the PAXTON. Most of the crew perished, but a few, including the Captain Cdr. Hewett were saved and taken prisoner by the Germans. A very interesting pair, untouched since the war. I imagine there would be a great deal more research to be done on the Lieutenant, the ship and U-46. A super piece of history.

WW1 King's Liverpool Regt. Grouping - I.O.M. interest. Medal and paperwork to 58647.Pte.W.F.Anderson L'Pool R. Consisting of a War and Victory pair with corresponding miniatures, Honourable Discharge certificate in mount , large mounted photograph showing Anderson with signaller's qualification, small photograph showing Anderson sitting with wounded comrades clearly minus a leg. Also comes with another postcard addressed to him in hospital in 1917 and both birth and marriage certificates showing Anderson to have been born in Castletown and married in Douglas. All items in good condition, certificates a little tatty. Postage will not be cheap due to the large size of the photographs and certificate. Unreseached.

WW1 Kitchener Matchbox Cover Memeorials. 2 x memorial matchbox covers produced in memorial to Kitchener. One cover features his portrait and ' In Memoriam ' and the date of his drowning June 5th 1916 and the other a different portrait and a calendar CV to the reverse. Both covers in clean condition with some minor chips etc.

WW1 Kitchener Patriotic Tin. 10cms x 8cms WW1 Patritotic tin featuring Earl Kitchener of Khartoum as Secretary of State for War to the lid. The sides feature images of Field Marshall Viscount French and Admiral Sir John Jellicoe with the ends featuring images of nurses and scouts. Probably previously contained confectionary or tea etc. In good, used condition with some rubbing and areas of light corrosion, particularly to bottom.

WW1 KOSB grouping. WW1 grouping to 20053 SgtJ.Thomson KOSB comprising silver plated cigarette case with inscription \'Presented to Sgt.J.Thomson by the recruits of G Coy.3rd Battn KOSB on the completion of their training December 1916\', 2 x dogtags , 2 x KOSB shoulder titles, KOSB cap badge and medal ribbons. All in good condition with minor wear,dents etc to cigarette case. Interesting grouping to the King\'s Own Scottish Borderer which would reward further research.

WW1 Land Army Armband. Early WW1 Land Army Armband, this example is believed to date from 1916 and the early incarnation of the nascent Land Army the National Land Service Corps. Using the Suffragist colour of purple, a triangle encompassing the letters N L C has been sewn onto the khaki wool armband and a printed cotton disc with the title ' Land Army ' stitched to the centre. Closure to the reverse is made by safety pin. Excellent, moth free condition.

WW1 Land Army Service Certificate. Service certificate presented by the Board of Agriculture marking the service of a Bessie Marwood in the Land Army during WW1. Printed onto card, the certificate has some marking but is in generally good condition.

WW1 Land Army Service Certificate. Printed card certificate given for service in agriculture during WW1 undertaken by women. Primarily given for service in the first incarnation of the Land Army but was also given to women involved with other areas of agriculture. This example issued to Elsie Lilian Faithfull. Good, clean condition with light marking.

WW1 Leeds Pals Cap Badge. Original die-struck brass Leeds Pals cap badge. Worn by the 15th & 17th ' Leeds Pals ' Battalions of the West Yorkshire Regiment. Brass soldered lugs with retaining pin and bent to shape, good, used condition.

WW1 Lewis Gun Magazine Carrier. WW1 Lewis Gun magazine carrier, canvas carrier for the Lewis machine gun pan magazine. Complete with shoulder strap and twist buckle closure. Stencilled to the bottom ' CARRIER MAGAZINES 303 LEWIS GUN ' with a broad arrow. Some wear and fading.

WW1 London District Railway Stations Buffet Canteen War Workers Badge WW1 London District Railway Stations buffet canteen war workers badge. Gilt and enamel featuring a large 'Cornucopia' horn of plenty (symbol of abundance and nourishment) to centre. 38mm with pin fitting to reverse. Bright gilt finish and undamaged enamel.

WW1 London Regt. Officer Portrait - identified. Good image of Capt R.G.Warren 9th London Regt. Image showing Warren in a cuff rank tunic with the inscription ' Taken while on leave from France Xmas 1914 ' to the reverse addressed to a Mrs Warren in Kennington.

WW1 London Rifle Brigade Recruiting Poster. Letter press on thick paper, WW1 recruiting poster for the London Rifle Brigade . Aimed at office workers, the poster dates from early 1915 and aimed to raise men to fill the gaps in the ranks of the 1st Battalion left after heavy casualties sustained at Ypres and also to raise the second and third battalions as \' Pals Battalions \'. 42cms x 27cms in good condition, has been folded and has foxing to top and one side.

WW1 London Scottish Sporran. WW1 Sporran for the London Scottish. Horsehair construction with silver topped tassels surmounted by a brown leather cantle bearing a white metal London Scottish die-struck badge. Leather reverse with original leather waist belt. Details of an E.L.Jameson penned to the reverse, leather now a little dry with a split to the button hole of the purse otherwise good condition.

WW1 Machine Corps Corps Officers Cap Badge. WW1 Machine Corps Corps Officers Cap Badge. Bronzed finish, three blades to the reverse. Good used condition.

WW1 Machine Gun Corps medal grouping. WW1 pair to 127321 Pte.J.Duncan MGC. with their original issue box and delivery envelope. Accompanied by dogtags, pair of MGC shoulder titles, MGC capbadge, collar dog and MGC brass and enamel lapel badge ( fittings to reverse absent ), all contained in a Princess Mary tin. Medals and ribbons in excellent fresh condition with all other items in good, used condition. Unresearched and bought in from a house clearance as seen.

WW1 Machine Gun Corps Officer\'s OSD cap badge. A good scarce die stamped bronze example. Three loops to the reverse.

WW1 Machine Gun Corps Officer\'s OSD cap badge. A good, cast example, blades to reverse. Clean.

WW1 Machine Gunners' Pocket Book. Combination, aide-memoire, notebook and pocket book for the Machine Gun Officer, in this instance ' N.Dawson 128 M.G. Coy ', whose name is pencilled inside the waterproofed canvas covers. Various pencilled notes including unit roster with next of kin, rations, lists of undesirables ? ( 128 Coy were in Mesopotamia for some of their time ) and stores. Aide memoire contains extensive notes and fold out charts on all aspects of machine gun handling including beaten zones, bullet trajectories, ranges, night shoots, stoppages, emplacements including hygiene and first aid. Good overall condition with age related marking, foxing etc.

WW1 Mail Home Imperial M16 Helmet. An excellent example of an Imperial M16 Steel helmet mailed homeby a US soldier. Retaining 95% of it's original paint, inside and out with a stencilled size marking ' 62 ' to inside rim with just visible stamped manufacturer's codes to same location. Leather liner is present and intact with all three pads although string is missing and holes have been pulled through and repairs attempted. Remains of a paper label to outside with a bandage style, typewritten label to inside rim with the address of a Sgt.E.A.Osbourne's mother in Pennsylvania. Excellent, clean example.

WW1 Manchester Pals Christmas Card. 1916 Christmas card designed for 7 Division showing a trench scene. The reverse has a pencil written message from 14642 Pte.James Robinson of C Company, 9 Platoon 24th Manchester Regt. a member of one of the City's Pal's Battalions. Good, used condition. POSTFREE within UK

WW1 Manchester Regiment Officer\'s OSD Collar Badges A scarce pair of die cast bronze, WW1 Officer's service dress collar badges for the Manchester Regiment. Two blades to the reverse , manufacturer marked ' J & Co '. Good, used condition.

WW1 Manual of Field Engineering. Manual of Field Engineering 1911 - Reprint 1914 . Drawing deeply from colonial experience this manual sets out subjects from the setting out of defences, blockhouses, trenches, field ovens and bridging with a section on demolitions and the handling of explosives. 131pgs with extensive plates ( 64 ) with sketches , diagrams and plans. Good, clean condition.

WW1 Manual The Training and Employment of Platoons 1918 WW1 British manual, Feb 1918, entitled ' The Training & Employment of Platoons, 1918 '. Printed in France by the Army Printing & Stationery Services. 38pgs with the addition of five plates showing the employment of the platoon in the attack which shows the beginnings of the modern doctrine of fire and movement whilst outflanking a position. In good, used condition with some light creasing, marking etc.

WW1 Map Overlay Trace for use via Pigeon. WW1 British Map overlay trace for use with 1:10000 scale maps for delivery via pigeon. Overlay was placed over the map and relevant details drawn on, date, time, map and unit details were added and delivered using the standard message container thus providing quite fresh battlefield/target updates to headquarters. Generally good condition with some light marking/staining. Several available. Priced individually. POSTFREE witin UK

WW1 Mazawattee Tea Allies Tin. Colourful WW1 tin produced by the Mazawattee Tea company of New Cross, London featuring the flags of the Allies to the lid with head and shoulders portraits of soldiers from each of the Allies to the sides and a Naval scene to the ends. Some fading of the gilding with the main decorative panels bright and showing areas of wear, an attractive patriotic display item.

WW1 Memorial Plaque - Canadian casualty. WW1 Memorial plaque to Arthur Kennish Brown 6188 1st Bn. Canadian Infantry who was killed on 23/05/1915 and is commemorated on the Vimy Memorial. Comes with research indicating that Brown, originally from England was killed by shellfire whilst digging a trench forward of the firing line near Festubert. Hit by shrapnel in the head he died immediately and was buried in the trench, his body subsequently being lost. Clean condition.

WW1 Memorial Plaque to Tom Barnsley Bartlett. WW1 Memorial Plaque to Tom Barnsley Bartlett. Bartlett was a 2nd Lt. with the Dorsetshire Regt but died on 19/09/1918 fighting whilst attached to 1/8th Hants Regt. It would appear that he was killed on the opening day of the Battle of Megiddo, the final Allied offensive of the Sinai and Palestine Campaign of World War I. He is buried in the Ramleh War Cemetery. Comes with CWGC records, would reward further research.

WW1 Memorial Scroll - MGC, KOYLI - Sgt.W.G.Neal. British WW1 Memorial Scroll, Buckingham Palace Sympathy communication, receipt contained in the original postage tube. Scroll is named to 7810 Sgt.William, Gerald NEAL M.G.C. Neal also served as 19902 with the K.O.Y.L.I. and was KIA on 02/12/17. He was probably a casualty of the night action against Westroozebeke during the Third Battle of Ypres. Accompanied by a small amount of research.

WW1 Memorial Scroll - Officer casualty 1/4 KOYLI. WW1 Memorial Scroll to 2/Lt.David, Logan, Rickards 1/4 KOYLI who died 19/12/1915 at the age of 32. Rickards DOW as the result of being gassed, he is buried in Bards Cottage Cemetery, Belgium. It is likely Rickards was a casualty of the First German phosgene attack on British troops which took place on 19 December 1915, , at Wieltje north-east of Ypres. Contemporarily framed and glazed, good condition. Comes with CWGC details.

WW1 Memorial Scroll - Officer casualty Yorks Regt. WW1 Memorial Scroll to 2/Lt.William Peter Burkett, Yorkshire Regt.who died 23/04/1918 at the age of 29. Originally from Hackney, he is buried in Ebblinghem Cemetery. Contemporarily framed and glazed, good condition. Comes with CWGC details.

WW1 Mercantile Marine Medal and BWM - Woman Stewardess. WW1 Medal and paperwork grouping to a Miss Elizabeth Connolly of Birkenhead. Mercantile Marine and British War Medal, both with impressed naming accompanied by a Board of Trade entitlement letter and issue authority card also envelope of conveyance and accompanying medal and ribbon envelopes. Miss Connolly is believed to have served on the Ortega which was a 7,970 gross ton passenger ship. Very unusual grouping to a woman - some research.

WW1 MG08/15 Drum Magazine. A good example of the drum magazine holder that clips to the side of the MG08/15. Opened by two sprung loaded catches ( both operative ) the magazine is in good order. Exterior has been repainted with original finish to the interior. Marked ' F ' to mounting dovetail.

WW1 MGC Insignia grouping - 121st MG Co. Insignia grouping believed to be from the 121st Machine Gun Company. Comprising MGC cap badge, MGC shoulder title, buttons, wound stripe and 2 x black wool diamonds with clear evidence of having been removed from a uniform. All items in good, used condition.

WW1 MGC Pair - wounded & POW WW1 War and Victory Medal pair to 103342 Pte.William.H.Smith 59th Co. Machine Gun Corps. Smith, originally from Leicester, was posted wounded and missing on 30.11.17, he is subsequently listed in German POW records. Medals in good condition, War Medal, heavily toned , accompanied by various copy records.

WW1 MGC Service Certificate. WW1 Coloured certificate commemorating service in the Machine Gun Corps 1915-18 by 27077 Pte.H.Barrett. Contained in a contemporary glazed frame, certificate dusty. Accompanied by MIC.

WW1 MiD Certificate Rev.Canon B.K.Cunningham.OBE, KHC. Framed and glazed MiD certificate to Chaplain to the Forces, 4th Class Rev.Canon Bertram Kier Cunningham. Cunningham ran the Chaplain's School in St.Omer from 1917 and went onto serve until March 1919. He subsequently went onto become Principle of Westcott House the theological college in Cambridge and Honorary Chaplain to the King Slightly dusty condition.

WW1 Middlesex Regt Sweetheart Brooch. Large ( 35mm ) and impressive gilt and enamel sweetheart brooch for the Middlesex Regt. Good, clean condition with undamaged enamel.

WW1 Middlesex Regt. Casualty Grouping. WW1 War and Victory pair, memorial plaque and scroll to TF/203286 Pte.Arthur Charles Boshier of the 4th Battalion Middlesex Regt. Boshier was posted missing on 28/04/1917 during the Arras offensive and his death was assumed for the same date, he is commemorated on the Arras memorial. Grouping appears to have been originally displayed in a frame and has now been dis-mounted and shows small areas of shadowing. Accompanied by a small amount of research but would warrant a further in depth search.

WW1 Monmouthshire Regt Officer portrait. A good, sharp plate image of a Lt.Col. in the Monmouthshire Regt. Wearing cuff-rank tunic which bears a medal ribbon ( DSO ? ) and was produced by a Bedford photographer. Clean image,minor foxing to mount.

WW1 Motor Machine Gun Corps Cap Badge. Bi-metal cap badge with slide to reverse. Brass crossed machine guns and crown with white metal MMG beneath. All three lugs present, patinated overall.

WW1 MOTOR MACHINE GUN CORPS CAP BADGE. Bi-metal cap badge with slide to reverse. Brass crossed machine guns and crown with white metal MMG soldered beneath. A little grubby and some brass verdigris, but has not been cleaned. Good, used condition

WW1 N0.20 Mk.I DP Rifle Grenade. WW1 British No.20 Rifle Grenade Mk.I. D.P. This particular example has been converted from a live No.20 grenade by the simple expedient of painting the body white, over the original buff, with the removal of the detonator pocket and striker assembly. Good, original condition. INERT

WW1 National Motor Volunteers Shoulder Title. A good example of the brass shoulder title worn by the National Motor Volunteers. The NMV was formed primarily to transport soldiers arriving in London at night after the buses and Underground had stopped. A year later it became a nationwide organisation and part of the Volunteer Training Corps . It was then used for transporting Volunteer battalions, evacuating hospitals in the event of an emergency and assisting in the aftermath of air raids. In July 1918 it became part of the ASC and was retitled ASC Mechanical Transport (Volunteers). Both lugs intact, manufacturer marked ' J.R.Gaunt, London ' to reverse.

WW1 National Reserve - Leicester & Rutland. Scarce WW1 National Reserve lapel badge for Leicester & Rutland. Manufacturer marked \' J.R.Gaunt, London \'. Excellent, bright gilt with undamaged enamel.

WW1 National Reserve Brecknockshire lapel badge. An excellent WW1 \' National Reserve Brecknockshire lapel badge. Bright gilt with green enamel, with voided centre bearing a Welsh dragon, the reverse impressed with maker\'s details \' J.R.Gaunt London \'. Excellent, bright condition.

WW1 National Service lapel badge. Brass and enamel lapel badge with button hole fixing by Collins of London for an unknown company ( M & S ), \' Engaged on Government Work \'. Undamaged enamel with toned gilt, good example.

WW1 Naval 2Pdr MKI Round. 1918 dated 2Pdr. QF MkI case and projectile. Complete round with a 1917 dated, cordite filled 40 x 156 brass case with a 2Pdr.MkIII HE projectile with a 1915 dated No.121 fuse marked VSM indicating manufacture by Vickers Son & Maxim. Profusely marked projectile and case. Case marked also marked \' VSM \' . In good condition with case mouth crack to case. INERT UK sales ONLY

WW1 Naval Casualty Memorial Plaque & Trio Grouping. WW1 Trio, 1914/15 Star, War and Victory Medal grouping to 284049 S.P.O..R.N. D.Lonsdale. Petty Officer Stoker David Lonsdale was lost when HMS Hawke was sunk on 15/10/1914. He has no known grave and is commemorated on the Chatham Memorial. HMS Hawke, was torpedoed by U9 which had been attacking Hawke's sister ship HMS Theseus as the two cruisers patrolled the North Sea. Hawke exploded after a magazine explosion and sank within 5 minutes with only 4 officers and 70 of her 594 compliment being saved. Lonsdale,originally from Sheffield was one of the casualties. The group consists of the 191/15 Star Trio, with their boxes and Admiralty envelope of transition, Memorial plaque, envelope and cover, Memorial scroll, certificate of condolence from the City of Sheffield, unsigned letter of condolence from Winston Churchill and a mounted memorial photograph of Lonsdale. Also accompanied by a poignant hand written verse given to Lonsdale's widow. Medals in excellent condition, toned overall, paperwork has usual marking, folds, and tears associated with items of this age. Sellotape repair to the Admiralty condolence letter. Accompanied by a small amount of research - warrants a more thorough effort.

WW1 Navy & Army Canteen Board Cap Badge. Bronzed cap badge for wear by members of the Navy & Army Canteen Boar. Flat loops to reverse, good, used condition.

WW1 Negretti & Zambra Trench Periscope. Unusual expanding trench periscope by the specialist optical manufacturer Negretti & Zambra of London. Grey painted brass body with telescopic action, extending eyepiece and objective lense. This pattern was given the ' Mk ( C ) ' designation which can be found along with the manufacturer's details to the side of the body. Contained in it's original but now ' tired ' webbing container the periscope is in good, used condition with undamaged opticals. An uncommon example of an officer's trench equipment.

WW1 No.23 Grenade with Gibbons Patent Mechanism. WW1 British No.23 Grenade with Gibbons Patent Mechanism. This training grenade was fitted to with a spring to simulate the effects of striker operation and the flying-off of the lever. Overpainted with some light pitting to lever. INERT UK SALES ONLY

WW1 No.23 MkII Grenade with Gas Check. An excellent example of a No.23 MkII Grenade with Gas Check for use with the cup discharger or EY rifle. Unmarked body with a 1918 base plug marked \' EWARTS \' indicating manufacture by Ewart Chainbelt Ltd, Derby. The gas check is dated 1917 and marked \' J.P.&S Ltd \' for Joseph Parks & Sons. Minor residue from filling rings. Fully strippable. UK SALES ONLY INERT

WW1 No.3 Mk2 Rifle Grenade. A scarce example of a British WW1 No.3 Mk2 Rifle Grenade. Introduced in 1915 this rodded rifle percussion grenade was made by the Cotton Powder Company under ' Hales's Patent ' serving through the war being made obsolete in 1922. This example in excellent condition with a possible repaint scheme ( if it is, it has been done very well ) with the wind vane collar marked ' The Cotton Powder Co., London, Hales Patent '. The collar has a break ( see photos ) and has been attached for ease of display otherwise an excellent and scarce example. Fully strippable and INERT.

WW1 No.34 Mk.IV British Hand Grenade. WW1 No.34 Mk.IV British Hand Grenade, often referred to as the ' egg grenade '. Introduced in 1918, the Mk 4 differed from it's predecessors by having a flange around the middle to aid grip. This example clearly marked ' No.34.MK.IV ' and manufacturer marked ' W & Co.Ltd ' and dated January 1918. In good, strippable condition. Excellent example. INERT

WW1 No.36M MkI Grenade. A 1918 dated No.36M MkI Grenade. This example has been lightly plated, presumably as a souvenir, all parts, body, plug and lever are marked ' TA & S 1918 ' indicating manufacture by T.Adshead & Sons, Dudley. In excellent, clean condition with some very minor rubbing to some areas of plating. INERT UK postage ONLY

WW1 No.36M MkI Grenade. A 1918 dated No.36M MkI Grenade. This example,a souvenir, recently removed from a mantlepiece, has a body marked \' JMD&SL 1918 \' indicating manufacture by J.M. Doughty & Sons Ltd. London. The base plug is similarly marked but is dated 1917. In good, clean condition with some minor pitting to lever. INERT UK sales ONLY

WW1 No.36M MkI Grenade. A 1918 dated No.36M MkI Grenade. A scarce example of an all matching example with the body, lever and base plug showing the markings \' W.E. \' indicating manufacture by W.Edgar. Retains 75% of the original lacquer and in excellent condition with slight deformation of ring.

WW1 No.5 Mk.I ' Mills ' Hand Grenade. WW1 No.5 Mk.I Hand Grenade, known more colloquially as the ' Mills '. Good example with traces of a lacquer finish over a rough cast finish. Has a 1916 dated brass base plug by ' J.F.Co ' with brass filler plug and core. All parts present and fully strippable. INERT ONLY AVAILABLE within UK

WW1 No.5 Mk.I ' Mills ' Hand Grenade. WW1 No.5 Mk.I Hand Grenade, known more colloquially as the ' Mills '. Good example that has probably been relacquered . Has a 1916 dated brass base plug by ' C.A.V. ' (C.A.Vandervell & Co. ) with brass filler plug and core. All parts present and fully strippable. INERT ONLY AVAILABLE within UK

WW1 Norfolk Women's Auxiliary Land Corps Armband. Printed canvas armband for use by the Norfolk Women's Auxiliary Land Corps. This is one of the many ad hoc organisations set up during WW1 to provide aid to the war effort in this case by women land owners and workers. Their organisation was subsequently taken over by the Government organised Land Army. Good, used condition with some light soiling. Scarce.

WW1 Northumberland Fusiliers Sweetheart Badge. 35mm silver and enamel, pin back sweetheart badge for the Northumberland Fusiliers with Birmingham hallmarks for 1915. Handsome looking badge with light patination.

WW1 O/R's Tank Corps Capbadge. WW1 O/R's Tank Corps brass cap badge with lugs to reverse. . Patinated overall, clean striking. Ref K&K Vol1 1156

WW1 Officer Portrait - Duke of Wellington's Regt. 2 x head and shoulder portraits of Capt. R.P.M.Hue(?)r of the Duke of Wellington's Regt. taken in 1914 by the portrait maker James Bacon & Sons of Newcastle. Good, clear images, mounted on board.

WW1 Officer Portrait - R.Warwicks. 15cms x 20cms b/w photographic portrait of a young officer cadet of the Royal Warwickshire Regt. POSTFREE within UK

WW1 Officer's Brodie Pattern Helmet - Machine Gun Company. WW1 rimless Brodie pattern helmet with an officer's private pattern liner and unit markings to front and rear. Shell stamped to the reverse ' D/O 43 ' indicating manufacture by J. Dixon & Sons Ltd of Sheffield from plate supplied by S. Osborne & Co Ltd of Sheffield, batch number 43. An officer's pattern, private purchase liner has replaced the Brodie pattern liner. The outer shell seems to have had three individual coats of paint but leaving two yellow ' X ' s to front and rear. Although there are a number of units that used this symbol the specific dimensions of the ' X ' are those set down for 167 Machine Gun Company. The liner, although substantially intact, has suffered a failure of stitching for approx 50% of the headband and is also missing most of it's adjustment strings. The leather strap is missing although both retainers remain. The shell has one significant impact dent with a deformation of the rim in close proximity with approx. 50%+ of the shell covered by one or more of various coats of paint. Whilst not in excellent condition, it still remains as an example of a unit identified officer's helmet.

WW1 Officer's Folding Cutlery Set. WW1 period Officer's folding cutlery set. Aluminium grips with nickel spoon and fork and steel knife all locked together until the outer implements are turned through 45 degrees releasing the lock. Presumably manufacturer marked ' ICMR ' to knife and spoon. Good, used condition.

WW1 Officer's Puttees. An unissued pair of Fox's Improved Puttees contained in their original packaging with instructions to reverse. Full length wool puttees with left and right brass buttons and labels showing them to be Fox's Improved Patent of 1909. Excellent condition, outer packaging with minor tears marks etc.

WW1 Official casualty photographs. 15 Official photographs depicting both British and German dead where they fell on the battlefield. Most appear to be unpublished images, all annotated to the reverse, some in considerable detail with map coordinates, dates, locations and nearest British unit. Images are all clear with average size being approx. 16cm x 11cm. Highly unusual and uncommon archive. More images can be supplied on request.

WW1 On War Service 1915 Kendall & Gent Ltd Lapel Badge. WW1 On War Service 1915 Kendall & Gent Ltd Lapel Badge. Gilt and enamel with half moon lapel fitting to the reverse. Kendall & Gent Ltd were machine makers based in Salford. Manufacturer marked ' Thos.Fattorini, Bolton ' to reverse. Good, clean condition with one minor edge graze.

WW1 On War Service Badge - W.W.Greener. Gilt and enamel pinback badge indicating the wearer was on War Service with W.W.Greener the well known Birmingham gunsmiths. During WW1 Greeners undertook a number of weapons related contracts for the War Office including the manufacture of flare pistols. Unusually engraved to the reverse ' 405 ' showing that the gun engravers' art was still present. Good, used condition with some small enamel damage at the 7 o'clock position. Scarce.

WW1 or WW2 MILITARY STOP WATCH. An unmarked, but in perfect working order, military stop watch dating from the WW1 period? All nickel silver case, white face with black numbers. Large sweep hand for seconds, and smaller, inset dial for minutes. Reverse of case has large War Dept arrow and issue numbers underneath. S 2530. Nice stop watch!

WW1 Ox & Bucks L.I. Souvenir Match Box Cover A popular regimental souvenir of the WW1 period this tin and celluloid match box cover features the badge of the Ox & Bucks L.I. with the regiment in full to the reverse. In excellent, clean condition with some minor marking.

WW1 Part-time Woman Land Worker badge. Embroidered cloth badge for a woman part time land worker in acknowledgement of wartime service 1914 - 1919. Clear evidence of having been stitched to an overall/coat, glue residue to reverse. Scarce.

WW1 Pattern RE O/R’s Denim Trench Cap. Highly characterful WW1 pattern Royal Engineers, other rank's denim trench cap. Featuring a ' domed ' RE cap badge that has been worked to give a more pleasing appearance with correct pattern narrow brown leather chinstrap. The interior with full oilcloth lining and residual WD issue stamp. The cap retains an as worn shape with various snags to body and a cracked and torn lining. Evocative piece.

WW1 Pay Scale Leaflet. November 1914, 4pg leaflet outlining the weekly pay rates for private soldiers of the Regular Army and Reserve. Includes rates for various specialists including cavalry, RFC, engineers etc. and notes on pensions and allowances for wives, children and other dependents. Clean condition, has been folded. POSTFREE within UK

WW1 Period 9ct gold Buffs sweetheart brooch. Cased 9ct gold sweetheart brooch for The Buffs ( Royal East Kent Regiment ). Fine Buffs regimental badge mounted to a bar fixing which is clearly marked 9ct with manufacturer\'s initials \' H.G.& S.\' contained in an Aldershot based retailer\'s case.

WW1 Period Calcutta Scottish Glengarry. Scarce example of a glengarry worn by the Calcutta Scottish in the period 1914-20. Wool body with green and white dicing and a silk square rosette with silver Calcutta Scottish cap badge. This double lugged badge is maker marked \' Hamilton & Co., Calcutta \' and is lightly patinated. Glazed cotton lining with leather headband. Both ribbons present but attachment fragile.

WW1 Period Cambridge University OTC Cavalry Cuff Rank Tunic. WW1 period Cambridge University OTC Cavalry Cuff Rank Tunic. Grey wool ' light blue ' four pocket tunic with lieutenant's cuff rank to both sleeves, white metal CUOTC buttons and mail scales to both shoulders. Unlined with paper ' Samuel Brothers Ltd. ' tailor's label to reverse interior naming owner as a ' G.Kirkbride '. Preliminary research shows Kirkbride attended Magdalene College and saw service with the Imperial Cavalry, 27th Punjabis and the R.A.S.C. Excellent, used condition with a small number of invisible repairs. Uncommon.

WW1 Period Essex Regt Slip-On Title. WW1 period, slip-on shoulder title for the Essex Regt. Both tapes present to the reverse, slightly nibbled appearance with blu tack residue to the reverse.

WW1 Period Officer's Sam Browne & Whistle. A good example of a WW1 period Sam Browne belt and cross strap. Accompanying pistol ammunition pouch and cross strap which has a whistle pouch and lanyard with attached ' Acme City ' whistle, as supplied by the officer's outfitters. Good, supple condition, approx 32" waist size.

WW1 Period Signal Service Shoulder Title. WW1 period or slightly earlier, British shoulder title for the Royal Engineer Signal service. The RE Signal Service was formed in 1908 and served until 1920 becoming the Corps of Signals. Heavy embroidered title on wool with evidence of having been removed from a uniform with slight loss to top r/h corner and small tear to bottom edge. Scarce early title.

WW1 Personalised Matchbox Cover - Royal Fusiliers. WW1 Tin and celluloid matchbox cover featuring a portrait of a Private of the Royal Fusiliers with the notation ' with the compliments of Mr & Mrs A.E.Lazarus, Finsbury Park. Good overall condition with some marking etc. Unusual, would reward further research.

WW1 Photo Album - Airship and Aviation Interest. Board covered album containing 175 WW1 aviation images of various sizes up to 8" x 6" plate images. Starting with a large number of images of SSZ class airships and continuing with images of Bristol Scouts, F.E., D.H.4, R.E.8, sop with Pup and Camels with a number of in flight views, crashes etc. Pencil annotations indicate images were taken from 1917 until 1918 and photographs identified by type. Album concludes with a number of aerial reconnaissance photographs and some mixed aviation shots. All unpublished images.

WW1 Photo album - K.O.S.B. Territorial Battalion. Small photo album, 39 images apparently showing the officers and men of a territorial battalion of the K.O.S.B. Unfortunately not annotated but appears to be from the period 1914/15 and shows a parade of men in solar topees prior to embarkation. Further images show various officers and men from various units possibly attending a signals course with various images showing use of heliographs and motorcycles. Good, sharp images and would benefit from further research with potentially identifiable buildings, locations etc.

WW1 Photographic portrait - 6th East Surrey. WW1 Photographic portrait mounted on board showing a man of the 6th East Surrey Regt who also sports the Imperial Service badge to his right breast. Good, clear image 150mm x 250mm. POSTFREE within UK

WW1 Photographic portrait - Gordon Highlanders. An excellent study of the Officers of one of the Territorial Battalions of the Gordon Highlanders. Good, clear image approx. 30 x 25 cms showing the men in their cuff ranks with distinctive rank style and with ' T ' designations under their collar badges. Inscribed ' Strathmore Bar ' to reverse, probably taken C1915.

WW1 photographic portrait - Manchester Regt. Photographic image of a 2nd Lieutenant in the Manchester Regt. Identified as ' Eric ' and taken by a photographer based in Hyde. Image size 100mm x 150mm, clean with some marking to mounts.

WW1 Photographic Portrait Welch Regt. Good clear image of a Colonel of the Welch Regt wearing cuff rank tunic, sword and displaying two medal ribbons. Photograph mounted on card in a folder with rice paper protector signed ' Elliott & Fry ', London. Minor foxing to mounts.

WW1 Pocket Watch by H.Williamson. WW1 issue pocket watch by H.Williamson Ltd of London. 7 jewel movement, probably by Buren Co. in Switzerland, in a hunter arrangement contained in a nickel case by Dennison Watch Co. White faced, non luminous dial with manufacturer details and issue number which is repeated to case side and reverse with broad arrow. Appears to be in working order with some hairline cracks to face and light marking to case . Impressive, solid pocket watch.

WW1 Pocket Watch by White of Cheapside. Handsome looking nickel cased pocket watch by H.White & Co.Ltd., of Cheapside. 7 Jewel English movement contained in a numbered nickel case inscribed with a broad arrow and the number ' 170290 '. GWO but could do with a clean looking at the movement. Case in good condition, worn to the reverse and a hairline crack to the face.

WW1 Port of London Authority War Service Badge. Scarce gilt and enamel war service lapel badge for wear by workers of the Port of London Authority. Numbered to the half moon lapel fitting with manufacturer's details ' J.A.Wylie & Co.,London '. Good, clean condition with one small chip at 6 o'clock.

WW1 POW Lagergeld - Zitadelle Mainz. 4 x zinc coins/tokens impressed ' Wert Marke Zitadelle Mainz ' in 10 and 50 denominations with Imperial Eagle to obverse. These were used as money within POW camps in this case at the Zitadelle Mainz which was used as an Oflag in both wars. In good, used condition.

WW1 Princess Mary\'s Gift Tin. An example of the ubiquitous Princess Mary's Gift Tin, but with original contents. Brass box , designed by Messrs Adshead & Ramsey containing 1914 Christmas card in with accompanying small portrait photograph of Princess Mary. Unopened packet of tobacco and opened packet of cigarettes containing all of the original 20 monogrammed cigarettes . Clean, unpolished tin with some very minor marking, altogether an excellent example.

WW1 Printed Memorial - Gallipoli Casualty - Worcesters. Unusual, printed memorial for 13788 Pte.George Cook, 9th Btn Worcestershire Regiment. Cook, who was 17 at the time of his death, was killed on 10/08/1915 during the Battle of Sari Bair. He was probably one of those killed repelling Turkish counter attacks in and around Hill Q around dawn on the morning of the 10th August. He has no known grave and is commemorated on the Helles Memorial. In good condition with one crease to right margin, accompanied by a small amount of research. POSTFREE within UK

WW1 Prussian belt buckle. . WW1 Brass and white metal Prussian belt buckle. No discernable dates on leather tab which has been rivetted rather than stitched. In good used condition with some marking and toned to the reverse.

WW1 Prussian O/R's Belt Buckle. WW1 Brass and white metal O/R's belt buckle. Two-piece buckle with brass body and soldered white metal centre. Good overall condition with some marking and staining.

WW1 Prussian O/R's Belt Buckle. Standard buckle of stamped brass with applied ''Gott mit Uns and laurel leaves within a nickel circle, with crown to centre. Good, sleepy , untouched example, patinated overall with a bruise to the crown.

WW1 PRUSSIAN OR’s PICKELHAUBE COMPLETE. Considering this was used at the time and is now well over 100 years old, it’s in pretty good shape. Black leather skull is sound and in good order. Some cracking to the black patent leather surface, but not bad at all. This OR’s Pickelhaube has grey steel fittings throughout. A nice Prussian eagle, both cockades and the original chinstrap. The interior has the original black leather liner with drawstring. There are a few indestinct ink markings to the interior of the brown leather skull. A very good looking helmet thst displays very well.

WW1 Prussian Picklehaube Plate. Die struck Prussian eagle helmet plate for use on the standard O/R's Picklehaube. Convex, shaped to fit helmet, both loops present. Good example.

WW1 Prussian Picklehaube Plate. Die struck Prussian eagle helmet plate for use on the standard O/R\'s Picklehaube. Convex, shaped to fit helmet, both loops present. Original gilding 75% present with rubbing to high points. Good example.

WW1 Prussian Picklehaube Plate. Die struck Prussian eagle helmet plate for use on the standard O/R\'s Picklehaube. Convex, shaped to fit helmet, both loops present to reverse. Good, original condition.

WW1 Prussian Shako. A good, untouched example of a Prussian enlisted ranks shako. Sound leather body with crazing to the patent finish fitted with a chemically treated, zinc finish Prussian plate and topped with a Prussian field cockade. National and state cockades both present with paint loss to the Prussian example. Dry and potentially fragile strap present with ' zinced ' fittings. Interior lining entirely present and undamaged although missing it's drawstring. Manufacturer's stamp present but difficult to read with various other unit and date stamps to rear peak. Good example.

WW1 Prussian Steel Buckle. Original WW1 all steel Prussian O/R's belt buckle. By 1916 most buckles were being made in steel and to a standardised pattern. This example conforms and retains approx 40% of it's original olive green finish to obverse with 95% to reverse with some very light corrosion.

WW1 Queens Regt KIA Officer portrait 100 x 150mm plate image of a Captain in the Queens ( Royal West Surrey ) Regiment with ink signature of Eardley Apted. Apted was commissioned into the Inns of Court Regiment in 1915 and was killed on 01/08/1917 and is commemorated on the Menin Gate. Good, clean condition.

WW1 R.A.F. War & Victory Pair. WW1 War & Medal Victory Pair to 64946 2.A.M. L.R.Wood R.A.F. Contained in their original boxes and the original registered envelope from the Medal Section to a Birmingham address. Victory medal mounted for wear, War similarly but missing pin. Accompanied by an enamelled, pin back War medal bar. All items except envelope in excellent, clean condition. Unresearched.

WW1 R.A.M.C. Khaki Drill Tunic. WW1 Khaki Drill jacket or more properly a ' frock ' for wear by a private of the Royal Army Medical Corps. KD material with plain stand collar, shoulder straps with brass ' RAMC ' titles and two box pleated breast pockets. 2 First Aid badges to both arms, 5 button closure with belt supports and the name ' Percy James ' pencilled to the interior. This early pattern of frock is often associated with the Boer War but continued to be worn well into WW1 alongside the modified KD pattern. This tunic is accompanied by several photographs including one showing the tunic being worn and inscribed ' Palestine 1918 ' to the reverse. In excellent condition with minor marks and wear.

WW1 R.F.C. Mk.V Aviator\'s Watch. 30 Hour, non-luminous Mk.V Aviator's watch as issued to the R.F.C. Swiss, 15 jewel movement by Electa contained in a white metal case with hinged movement cover and broad arrow ' A ' marked outer case. Originally a time piece that was mounted on a holder fixed to the aircraft 's instrument panel. In working order and keeping good time. Case patinated overall with bright interior, good, clean example.

WW1 R.N.A.S. Sea Scout Zero Airship Grouping. An ephemera grouping to 218935 A.M.2 Victor Dodd OBE, MiD a wireless operator in the R.N.A.S. coastal patrol service using Sea Scout Zero Airships. Operating from Polegate under the Portsmouth Command Dodd was involved in numerous patrols and survived the collision and destruction of S.S.Z.7 and S.S.Z10. Subsequently awarded an MiD for his services, Dodd went onto to have a career as a wireless engineer and appears to have been heavily involved in that area during WW2. He was subsequently awarded an OBE in 1948. Grouping consists of some excellent photographs of S.S.Z.19 and of Dodd with his fellow crew, London Gazette ( MiD award ), letters, etc. Also included is the scarce 56pg history of the work of RN airships under Portsmouth Command with extensive rolls, awards and heavily illustrated ( including mention and photographs of Dodd ). Accompanied by postwar OBE certificate, letters, notebook and photographs concerning his WW2 and later service. A grouping that would certainly reward further research.

WW1 RAF Picture Frame. Bronze picture frame with an RAF NCO's badge applied to the bottom in a style popular in the First World War. This example contains a portrait of an RAF officer observer which has a 1918 ink dedication to the corner. Obverse, clean and in good condition, the reverse however, has the stand missing.

WW1 RAF War & Victory Pair. WW1 War & Victory pair as issued with unused original ribbons and envelope. Officially impressed: 17346 1.AM.F.J.Fry. R.A.F. Excellent, clean condition, unresearched.

WW1 Recruiting Poster ' Your King & Country Need You '. 1914 recruiting poster No.18 published by the Parliamentary Recruiting Committee. Featuring the work of the well known English artist Lawson Wood ( Clarence Lawson Wood, 23 August 1878 – 26 October 1957 ) entitled ' A chip of the Old Block '. 75cms x 50cms printed with patriotic exhortations ' Your King & Country Need You ' to ' Maintain the Honour & Glory of the British Empire. Good, overall condition with some foxing and chipping and some very minor tears. Has been folded.

WW1 Recruiting Staff Lapel Badge. 20mm, tin and celluloid button badge for wear by Volunteer Recruiting Staff. Undecipherable manufacturing details to rim, good used condition with some foxing.

WW1 RFC Casualty letter grouping No.3 Squadron. Four letters and their accompanying envelopes sent by Capt Robert John Lillywhte of No.3 Squadron. Lillywhite, nephew of the famous cricketer and founder of the ' Lillywhite ' store in London, gained his Aero Club certificate in 1914 and was involved in Britain's first parachute jump at Hendon in the same year. Joining No.3 Squadron he served in Egypt as a Sgt pilot, returning in 1915 to accept a commission and then to France. With the future ace J.B.McCudden as his observer he shot down ' my first Hun ' in December 1915. He was eventually killed in a flying accident in November 1916 and was buried at Westhampnett. The letters are all addressed to a Miss M Spendlove of Hendon ' My dear pickle May ' to whom he writes about the shooting down of ' my first Hun ' ' photos of the Hun trenches ' and how the flying ' was much better than in Eygpt '. Signing himself as ' Jack ' he also writes from the Meynell Hospital ( for officers ) where he was admitted ' with nerves and heart '. All letters in clean condition with easily legible handwriting with envelopes all of which have the notation ' R.J.Lillywhite ' to top corner. Accompanied by another contemporary letter and various research.

WW1 RFC / RNAS / RAF Aircraft Generator Propeller. Aircraft generator propeller, approx. 305mm from tip to tip with a deep chord. Carved in a single piece with AID stamp to centre. In good overall condition with one knick which does not alter the profile of the blade.

WW1 RFC 30 Squadron Silver Badge. Highly scarce silver squadron badge for 30 Squadron RFC. Non marked silver oval bearing the squadron badge of a palm tree surmounting the motto ' Ventre a Terre ' ( All Out ) and the date 1915. Formed in March 1915 the squadron moved to Iraq where they were joined by a half flight of the nascent Australian Air Force under Cap H.Petre and operated against the Turks using BE2s. Made from unmarked silver ( tested ) with unusual pin back fittings which may well indicate manufacture in Egypt for example. V.uncommon.

WW1 RFC O/R's Shoulder Title. WW1 O/r's embroidered ' Royal Flying Corps ' shoulder tile. Good, used example.

WW1 RFC o/r\'s cap badge. Die struck brass, O/R's RFC cap badge . Finely struck, detailed example with both loops intact and uncrushed with pin, patinated overall.

WW1 RFC Officer's collar badges. Matching pair of RFC Officer's service dress collar badges. Good, clean condition with all lugs intact.

WW1 RFC Pilot Wings. WW1 RFC Pilot Wings. Attractively shaped, lightly padded wings in an oatmeal coloured silky thread on a black wool base material having a fine hessian backing. Excellent, used condition.

WW1 RFC Pilot Wings. WW1 RFC Pilot wings by Stephen Simpson. Oatmeal coloured silky thread on a black wool base with a manufacturer's label for Stephen Simpson of Preston. Closely trimmed but attractive set of wings.

WW1 RFC Pinwork Cushion. An example of the popular WW1 handicraft of pinwork. Featuring a heart shaped cushion with colourful pins and bullion surrounding RFC images. Good, used condition.

WW1 RFC Silk Postcard. Attractive embroidered silk postcard featuring RFC wings set in a patriotic background. Message to the reverse. Clean and bright condition and a fine example of the ' silks ' that were such a popular WW1 souvenir. POSTFREE within UK

WW1 RFC/RAF Photograph Album. WW1 Photograph album containing some 84 pictures largely featuring an RFC Observer and his recuperation having lost a leg. Early pictures appear to show the subject as an o/r with the HAC, then in flying clothing and then in various hospitals along with other RFC and RAF officers. Good uniform detail to a number of the shots that vary in size from ' Brownie ' contact size to postcard. Subject appears to have been decorated and there are a number of clues in the photographs that may lead to the identity of the subject and the various locations. Photographs in good condition, album is a little loose with loss to spine.

WW1 RN 1914/15 Trio - Mine Clearance Service. WW1 Royal Naval Trio to J.25745 J.Hayman A.B. R.N. with die struck white metal Mine Clearance Service sleeve badge. Medals in good condition with contact wear etc., original ribbons. Unresearched.

WW1 RNAS Battersea Unit Magazine. March 1918 edition of the ' Batter 'Ole ' the unit magazine of the RNAS units based at Battersea. 34pgs with humorous reviews, cartoons and articles packed with period uniform adverts etc. Generally good condition with some staining and slightly loose covers.

WW1 RNAS photo negatives. A group of 8 original WW1 2 1/2\" x 3 1/2\" photo negatives of RNAS personnel and associated themes. Accompanied by prints taken from the negatives including good uniform detail, motorcycles, Sopwith Triplane crash.

WW1 RND Drake Battalion Cap Badge & Shoulder Title. WW1 Royal Naval Division Drake Battalion cap badge and accompanying shoulder title. Die struck bi-metal cap badge with brass shoulder title . All loops intact with fixing pins.

WW1 RND Hood Battalion Grouping. A small grouping of items to R701 AB.G.R.Gregory who was wounded and invalided out of service. Includes Identity Certificate ( indicating medal entitlement ), War badge certificate, field service postcard indicating his being wounded in May 1918, a painted Hood battalion cap badge which has been painted gold and his dog tags with attached crucifix contained in a wallet with Gregory's details in gold block. Would reward further research.

WW1 Roll of Honour - Mather & Platt Ltd., Manchester. WW1 ' Record of the Part Taken by all Employees during the Great War 1914 - 1919 ' Mather & Platt, Ltd., Manchester. Mather & Platt were an engineering company embarked on wide range of war work, from repairing howitzers to the construction of Stokes Mortar Fuzes. This 51pg record has a section on Mather & Platt's war work and a full roll of those employees who served. Casualties are noted along with a roll, unusually of employees serving in the French army and honours. Clean condition.

WW1 ROYAL ARTILLERY STABLE BELT DATED 1914. In virtually mint condition, this RA colourful stable belt is now 110 years old! A real antique item. Complete and with bright colours.

WW1 ROYAL ARTILLERY STABLE BELT DATED 1914. In virtually mint condition, this RA colourful stable belt is now 110 years old! A real antique item. Complete and with bright colours.

WW1 Royal Naval Memorial Plaque - 2nd Battle of the Dover Strait. Interesting Memorial Plaque to a casualty on board HMS Broke and the 2nd Battle of the Dover Strait 1917. J/24972 Able Seaman Christopher Frank Samways was a member of the crew of the Faulkner class destroyer HMS Broke. A veteran of Jutland HMS Broke was on patrol with HMS Swift and engaged six German torpedo boats that had bombarded Dover on 21/04/1917. Broke rammed SMS G42 and the two ships locked together whereupon there was close quarters, hand-to-hand fighting as the German sailors attempted to board the ship. Broke, heavily damaged broke free, G42 sunk. It is assumed that Samways was a casualty of the close quarter fighting. Unusual with CWGC details and some research.

WW1 Royal Ordnance Factory Cap badge. Embroidered bullion on wool cap badge worn by uniformed staff of the Royal Ordnance Factories. GvR cypher surmounted by a crown and the encircled title \' Royal Ordnance Factories \'.

WW1 Royal Sussex Sweetheart Badge. Impressive gilt and enamel, pendant sweetheart badge for the Royal Sussex Regiment. Featuring a ' good luck ' horseshoe entwined with a rifle and cap with a R.Sussex device suspended underneath. Bright gilt finish . ( 60mm ).

WW1 Russian 22 seconds P or G fuze. A scarce example of a WW1 Russian 22 seconds P or G fuze made into a desk ornament. Developed with the help of the French company Schneider, this time and percussion fuze was the most famous member of a family of similarily-shaped fuzes of 22, 30 and 45 seconds. Despite its Russian name \' 22 seconds aluminium time and percussion fuze \', the two rotating discs and the main body part and base were in aluminium but its top part was made in brass. This 30-s fuze existed two versions : the \' P \' version was dedicated to the field guns (\'p\' as \'polevaya\' - field - in Russian), and the \'G\' version to the mountain guns (\'g\' as \'gornaya\' - mountain). It was the typical time and percussion fuzes used in 3-inch guns of various types :

WW1 Russian stick grenade. Scarce WW1 Russian grenade designed by Col.Orlov. Galvanised steel body with an inner fragmentation sleeve with a brass sleeve to accomodate a black powder type fuze. The top of the grenade is held in place by two tabs, whilst the body sits on top of a wooden handle. An uncommon example. INERT

WW1 S84/98nA Saw-Back Bayonet. A clean example of an Imperial S84/98nA saw-back bayonet by Gebruder Heller, Marienthal. Manufacturer marked to ricasso with Imperial acceptance stamps to pommel, no other visible markings. Clean blade with 19 double saw tooth blades to upper edge. Intact wood grips topped by steel flash guard, all in good condition. Comes with all steel, probably re-finished, original scabbard with marking neat throat. Pleasing, clean example. UK 18+ Sales ONLY.

WW1 Saxon Belt Buckle. Brass WW1 Saxon belt buckle with die struck white metal central crown and motto. Clearly manufacturer marked ' G.H.Osang, Dresden ' and dated 1914 to the reverse.

WW1 Saxon Grenadiers Officer's Picklehaube Plate Two-piece gilt and white metal Saxon Grenadiers Officer's picklehaube plate. Marked with an ' O ' to the reverse indicating manufacture by G.H.Osang of Dresden with the star retaining much of it's fire gilt finish. White metal centre piece has two bruises but otherwise an attractive example.

WW1 Scots Guards Identity Bracelet. Aluminium identity tag for 5423 Sgt.A.J.Barker 1st Scots Guards. Hand engraved aluminium tag with metal link fittings for use as a bracelet. Barker it would appear was M.I.D. on 22.05.17 but further research would be beneficial. In good, used condition with one side of the tag having worn through and some bruising and creasing. Accompanied by MIC details.

WW1 Scots Guards Officer\'s Cap Star. 1914 Edinburgh hallmarked Scots Guards Officer\'s cap badge. Two loops to reverse with clear hallmarks.

WW1 Scots Guards Shoulder Title. Embroidered WW1 shoulder title for use by the Scots Guards. In excellent condition.

WW1 Scout National Service badge. Embroidered yellow on red, WW1 Boy Scouts National Service badge. Worn on the breast of the Scout shirt these badges were awarded to Scouts who performed duties of National Service during the War, often performing the roles of messengers during air raids, war savings drives etc. Good, used condition with clear indication of having been removed from a uniform.

WW1 Sectioned No.23 MkII. Officially sectioned 1917 dated No.23 MkII Grenade. Base plug marked ' B&D ' indicating manufacture by Brooks Doxley. All parts including a dummy detonator present. INERT Available within UK ONLY

WW1 Sectioned No.36 MkI. Officially sectioned 1917 dated No.36 MkI. Body marked ' R ' beneath lever indicating probable manufacture by Revo of Tipton with a base plug marked ' E.A.R. ' ? Very much ' out of the woodwork ' find with some corrosion to both lever and ring and the base plug firmly ensconced. Some areas of surface corrosion with 60% of interior red finish. All parts present . This example would benefit a little tlc. UK sales ONLY

WW1 Shoulder Boards for Officer in 74th Prussian Infantry Regiment A pair of sew in shoulder boards for a Leutnant in the 74th Prussian Infantry Regiment. Good, clean condition.

WW1 Shrapnel Damaged Field Service Pocket Book. 1916 ed. Field Service Pocket Book 1914, this example notable by the shrapnel damage with a shrapnel ball still embedded in it's pages. Carried by officers on active service, it's pages and fold-out plates acted as a comprehensive aide-memoire covering subjects as diverse as demolitions, courts martials, first aid, bridging, knots , latrines,etc. Unfortunately there is no indication of it's previous owner but still a powerful and poignant reminder of the risks of the trenches.

WW1 Signal Service shoulder title. A good WW1 brass shoulder title to the Territorial Signal Service Royal Engineers. Worn by Divisional Signal Companies and Infantry Brigade Signal Sections. Two loops to the reverse, steel securing pin. Good, used condition.

WW1 Silk Postcard Australian Commonwealth Military Forces. Attractive embroidered silk postcard featuring the badge of the Australian Commonwealth Military Forces. Clean and bright condition and a fine example of the ' silks ' that were such a popular WW1 souvenir. POSTFREE within UK

WW1 Silver Officer\'s Machine Gun Corps Cap Badge. Nicely struck example of an officer\'s Machine Gun Corps cap badge in silver. Three blade fittings to reverse, impressed \' silver \'. Light patination overall.

WW1 Silver Vesta - Henry Maitland Wilson. Silver Vesta case by Asprey hallmarked Birmingham 1916 with sprung hinge enclosing three compartments engraved ' HMW from FWR 48th Brigade, France 1916 '. Coming from the estate of Henry Maitland Wilson who was to become Field Marshall Lord Wilson of Libya, Wilson served in France from 1914 being appointed Brigade Major of the 48th Brigade in the 16th Irish Division. Saw action on the Somme and Passchendale being awardeda DSO in 1917 and three MiDs. This case was carried throughout his military career and is in good, used condition with minor dents and marks.

WW1 Silver War Badge - Leicester Regt. Silver War Badge, number 22388 awarded to 12579 Pte.Owen Owen of the Leicester Regt who was discharged on 16/06/1916. Accompanied by MiC and SWB roll entry. Good, used condition with a contemporary reaffixed clasp.

WW1 Silver War Badge - Northampton Regt & Silver Fob. Silver War Badge, number 70052 awarded to 5389 CSM.H.J.Baker Northamptonshire Regt. Baker was discharged in November 1916 on account of his wounds. Attached to the badge is a hallmarked ( 1914 ) silver fob featuring the badge of the 58th Regt of Foot. Good overall condition, replaced pin and accompanied by some research.

WW1 Silver War Badge - Officer. Silver War Badge, number 341598 awarded to Lt.& Qmr.G.F.H.Palfrey an officer on the General List. He is listed a residing at the Cottage hospital, Southport. Accompanied by SWB record but would reward further research.

WW1 Silver Wound Badge Grouping. Silver wound badge and paperwork to 3820/294363 Gunner Daniel Jackson Wilson RGA. Accompanying the badge, no.237453 is Wilson's release certificate, a photograph and a damaged letter informing next of kin that he was wounded by gun shot wounds to his right knee and head sustained on 01/05/1917. He was discharged on account of these wounds in August of the same year. Accompanied by a small amount of research MIC and SWB record.

WW1 Soldbuch Grouping - 1.Masch.Gew.Esk.Ulanen Regt.4. A good grouping of a Soldbuch, photographs, Feldpost, diaries and notebooks contained in a leather wallet named to an Unteroffizer Walter Water of the machine gun section of the 4th Uhlan Regiment. The ephemera all appears to be from the 1917/18 period and there are some fine views of the fully equipped machine gun section. All items in good, used condition and would reward further research.

WW1 Somerset Light Infantry Dog tags. Pair of WW1 dog tags, one fibre, one aluminium to 8965 Pte.Henry Millard Somerset Light Infantry on original string. Good, clean condition with some oxidisation to aluminium tag. Copy MIC details included.

WW1 SOUVENIR MATCHBOX CASE/HOLDER. A super little thing here, made in sheet brass. Has pressed out picture of a WW1 German pickelhaube on the front and decorative ribbon on the spine. There seem to be the words 'souvenir of France' along the ribbons. Slight dent to front of helmet. Contains the original box of WW1 British matches!!!

WW1 Stafford BRCS & Order of St John Overseas War Service Badge A WW1 \' St John Ambulance War Service gilt and enamel badge \', depicting the emblem of the joint war organisation the \' British Red Cross Society & Order of St John \', surmounted by the area bar \' Stafford \'. The reverse impressed with official issue number \' 10141 \'. Good, used condition.

WW1 Suffolk Printed Shoulder Titles. An original bundle of 10 x WW1 printed, economy shoulder titles for the Suffolk Regt. manufacturer from what appears to be painted felt with cotton sliders. With the original string and in \' straight from the stores \' condition, excellent.

WW1 Surgical Manual ' War Surgery '. 1915 1st Ed. ' War Surgery ' by Edmond Delorme. 248pgs Important study of the requirements of surgery brought about by bullets, shrapnel and high explosive. Illustrated throughout with sketches and diagrams and b/w plates. Good overall condition.

WW1 T / SIGNAL SERVICE shoulder title. A good WW1 brass shoulder title to the Territorial Signal Service Royal Engineersl . Worn by Divisional Signal Companies and Infantry Brigade Signal Sections. Two loops to the reverse.Good, used condition and uncommon. Ref.Westlake 548/9

WW1 Tank Corps Sweetheart Badge. Gilt and enamel, pin back sweetheart badge for the Tank Corps. IN good,clean condition.

WW1 TANK CORPS TUNIC BUTTON. Brass tunic button with crown and features a WW1 tank. ‘Tank Corps’ in a scroll above and below. ‘Established 1763’ on reverse.

WW1 Tank Corps Victory Medal. WW1 British Victory Medal to 69878 Pte.T.Tockrane Tank Corps. In uncleaned condition with original ribbon, some edge bruising and light abrasions.

WW1 Tank photo. German postcard photograph of a knocked out MkIV Male tank. Contemporary German notation to reverse. In good, clean condition. POSTFREE within UK

WW1 Tank photograph - Black Arrow II WW1 German postcard view of a knocked out British Mk.IV tank named \' Black Arrow II \'. Commanded by 2/Lt.J.O.Evans the tank was \' B28 \' of the 5th Company of B Battalion and was knocked out and captured on 23/11/1917. It was believed that this tank was recovered, repaired and became a German beutepanzer No.201 \' Max \' which broke down and was abandoned in operations against the French. Good clear image marked \' not for reproduction \' in German to the reverse. POSTFREE within UK

WW1 Tank Postcard. 1917 postcard image of a knocked out British MkII Male tank. This image is believed to show tank \' 799 \' having been knocked out near Monchy-le-Preux near Arras in 1917. The card was sent via German Feldpost in December 1917 and is unit marked to Field Artillery Regt.41. Good, clean condition. POSTFREE within UK

WW1 Thanet\'s Raid History. 1919 ' Thanet's Raid History - Raids,Bombs,Shells a Record of the Home Line of Trenches '. Original 32pg paper covered booklet outlining the various attacks ( 119 ) against Ramsgate and the surroundings during WW1. Includes bomb and shell plots. Good, used condition with creasing, light marking etc.

WW1 The New Pioneer Equipment Protector. WW1 The New Pioneer Equipment Protector brass button stick used to protect the uniform whilst polishing buttons and badges whilst on the uniform.

WW1 Trench Art Butcher Bayonet. An unusual item of trench art in the form of a German \' Butcher \' bayonet that appears to be formed a piece of driving band from a large calibre shell. 325mm in length taking the form of a paper knife.

WW1 Trench Art. WW1 Trench art in the form of a stoup for containing holy water. Formed from an 18pdr shell carrier and a fuze cover and engraved ' Souvenir Ypres 1917 ' with floral and foliage decoration with residual manufacturing codes to component parts. Unusual subject.

WW1 Trench Map - Bapaume 1918. Original WW1 British Trench map 57cN.W.3 Bapaume with trenches corrected to 4/07/18. This linen backed map shows German trenches and wire to the N/E of Bapaume which would go onto feature in the Second Battle of Bapaume part of the Allies' Hundred Days Offensive which started in August 1918. Excellent, clean condition.

WW1 Trench Map - Hindenburg Line 1917. 1:20000 Trench Map Edition 3 Sheet 57B S.W. centred on Malincourt showing the Hindenburg Line and the St.Quentin Canal with trenches corrected to 19/05/1917. Excellent, clean condition with the usual folding etc.

WW1 Trench Panorama. 55cm approx, WW1 partial, official British trench panorama photograph. Marked ' Not for Reproduction ' and partially identified to reverse showing trench lines with wire entanglements in foreground, with enemy trenches on the horizon. Has been rolled and has various tears and repairs but scarce.

WW1 TRENCH WHISTLE 1916 BY HUDSON WITH LANYARD. A very good example of a WW1 British Officers trench whistle. Dated 1916 with full makers mark of J.Hudson & Co Birmingham. It is attached to an original khaki shoulder lanyard. In good condition and working!!

WW1 Trio - Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders. WW1 Trio, 1914/15 Star, War and Victory medal to 2308 Pte.A.Stevenson Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders. All medals impressed as issued and in good toned condition with original ribbons. Unresearched.

WW1 Turkish Belt Buckle. WW1, brass and nickel Turkish belt buckle. All the hallmarks of German manufacture with a leather tab. Good overall condition with light wear to high points. CONS/017

WW1 Turkish Belt Buckle. Brass and white metal belt buckle worn by WW1 Turkish O/RS. Typical German construction with central device soldered to body. Good overall condition with minor marking, one small dent with a light overall patination.

WW1 Turkish Cavalry Sabre. Good scarce example with a steel guard, pierced with a star and crescent, chequered horn grips with a thumb groove to the top, a pipe-back blade, approx. 33" in length, this has Turkish markings to the ricasso, complete with its steel scabbard. In good overall condition with traces of a field gray paint finish to scabbard and guard. Minor surface corrosion with a small dent to scabbard.

WW1 Turkish POW made cigarette case. Hand carved wooden cigarette case made by a Turkish POW. Featuring a Turkish design surmounting flags and lances with an ingenious sliding lock. Excellent, clean condition.

WW1 Turkish War Medal 1915 - 18' Gallipoli Star '. WW1 Turkish War Medal 1915 - 18 awarded for distinguished service often referred to as the ' Gallipoli Star ' or ' Eiserner Halbmond ( Iron Crescent ) and often awarded to German troops who fought alongside the Turks. Better quality example being of two piece manufacture with a silvered and enamel finish. Pin fastening to the reverse with manufacturer markings ' BB & Co. '. In good condition with light rubbing to highlights.

WW1 Unissued Women\'s Land Army Armband. Cotton-lined, woollen armband with applied felt crown worn by members of the Women\'s Land Army during WW1. This example in unissued condition with clean lining and its two buttons unapplied but tied to the armband. Some moth nips and a track to the left of the crown.

WW1 Unit Marked '07 Bayonet with '08 Patt Frog. A 1918 '07 Patt Bayonet by Wilkinson marked to the R.A.S.C. complete with an unblancoed '08 Patt Frog retaining it's helve strap. It would appear that this example has been together for it's entire life, the 1918 manufacture date dovetailing with the RASC marking, the year the Army Service Corps was granted the ' Royal ' prefix. Manufacturer markings lightly stamped but with clear inspection marks to blade and both grips, service number stencilled over other probably manufacturer markings to reverse of frog. Frog patinated overall as are all exposed metal parts to bayonet and scabbard. An excellent, sleepy, untouched example.

WW1 US 103rd Regt. 26th Division M.1917 Brodie Pattern Helmet. A good example of a WW1 US M.1917 Brodie Pattern helmet marked to the 103rd Regt. of the 26th Division. Clear US manufacture details with riveted chinstrap supports and batch number ' ZC 46 ' to rim. Liner with manufacturer mark and faint owner details. Good, used condition with much of the cork paint finish intact. To the front is the insignia of the 103rd Infantry Regiment ( 2nd Maine ) of the 26th Division which was one of the first National Guard units to serve on the Western Front. The 103rd served in the Champagne-Marne campaign where they had their first real taste of fighting, and went on to fight gallantly in the Aisne-Marne. A good example of a unit marked helmet.

WW1 US CEM Gasmask Instructions & Repair Kit. 1918 US Corrected English Mask Instruction and Record card with hood repair kit. These record cards were originally attached to the mask by string and as a consequence are often found to be missing. Partially filled in and dated and in good, used condition.

WW1 US Notes on the Chemistry of Gas Warfare. Notes on the Chemistry of Gas Warfare for Divisional Gas Officers and Medical Officers. Prepared by the Infantry School of Arms, Oklahoma, this copy is individually numbered, marked CONFIDENTIAL and with the additional annotation ' not to be taken into front line trenches '. 21pgs dealing with the specific chemistry of individual poison gases but also dealing with their specific physiological effects. Good, used condition, ex IWM lib.

WW1 US Poster \' Keep it Coming \'. 21" x 29" WWI poster published by the US Food administration entitled ' Keep it Coming '. Poster No.14 printed by W.F.Powers Co.Litho NY ' Good, used condition with some corner damage and repairs.

WW1 Vernier\'s Compass - Royal Munster Fusiliers. WW1 British Vernier\'s pattern Mk VII compass contained in its original leather case. The leather case is impressed with the name \' I.G.Matterson R.M.F. \' - a quick search reveals this to be Lt.I.G.Matterson of the Royal Munster Fusiliers. Compass in good working condition with case in undamaged condition accompanied by copy medal entitlement.

WW1 Vernier\'s Pattern Compass WW1 British Vernier\'s pattern Mk VII compass contained in its original leather case. Compass by Short & Mason Ltd of London and dated 1915 contained in a leather case clearly stamped \' Hudson & Sons, London, 1914 \' . Compass in good working condition with intact carrying case with straps.

WW1 Vickers Machine Gun Poster. Early WW1 poster featuring the .303 Vickers Machine Gun. Approx 47cms x 63cms published by Gale & Polden with exploded views and numbered parts list. The gun featured is the five arch sight bridge version typical of the very earliest issue of Vickers Guns. In excellent condition, has been folded with ink name to reverse.

WW1 Victory Medal - Liverpool Pals Casualty. WW1 Victory Medal to 48088 Pte.Thomas Kirby 19th Btn King's ( Liverpool Regt ). Kirby was killed on 18/02/17 at Agny by a minenwerfer bombardment. Good condition with some staining ( has not been polished ) Accompanied by CWGC and unit diary extracts.

WW1 Victory Medal - Nurse recipient. British WW1 Victory Medal officially impressed ' S.Nurse D.M.Teare '. Clean, fine condition with clean original ribbon. Unresearched.

WW1 Victory Medal - Officer casualty - Liverpool Regt. WW1 Victory Medal to 2.LIEUT.F.MAKINSON 3rd Btn Liverpool Regt. KIA 14/04/1918 and is commemorated on the Ploegsteert Memorial, Panel 3. 2/Lt. Frederick Makinson was attached to the 4th Btn. at the time of his death and had previously served as 10754 Cpl.F.Makinson, unusually returning to his previous regiment on receiving a commission. Excellent, clean condition with MIC and CWGC details.

WW1 Victory Medal - SMITH 9/Lanc Fusiliers Casualty. British WW1 Victory medal to 13934 Pte.William Smith 9Btn Lancashire Fusiliers. Smith was killed in action at Gallipoli on 21/08/1915 probably in the battalion\'s actions on Ismail Oglu Tepe part of the larger action on Scimitar Hill. lightly patinated condition, slightly distorted suspension ring. Accompanied by CWGC details and MIC.

WW1 VTC/Volunteer Force Armband - Hendon. Rough wool armband with applied letters \' G R \'. These armbands were worn by members of the Volunteer Training Corps and other early Volunteer Force units. Partially lined and named \'Lieu Whitacre No. ? Platoon \' in purple pencil and ink stamped \' Hendon Volunteer Training Corps \'. Generally good condition with some minor moth damage and slight rusting to buckle.

WW1 VTC/Volunteer Force Armband. Rough wool armband with applied letters ' G R '. These armbands were worn by members of the Volunteer Training Corps and other early Volunteer Force units. Partially lined and named ' C.Rumney K.S.H. 809 '. Generally good condition with a 10mm x 20mm tear and slight rusting to buckle. Uncommon.

WW1 W.A.A.C. Album - further images.

WW1 W.A.A.C. Photo and Autograph Album. Combined photograph and autograph album compiled by Hope Biddle No.88 W.A.A.C. who was based at Wimereux between 1917 and 1918. Includes 145 box brownie ' b/w images and a number of loose images showing scenes of troops, vehicles and visits to the old battlefields. Also includes tipped in middle ribbons, passes, tickets and lucky clover contained in a leather covered album 100mm x 130mm. Images are faded in some cases but are still clear.

WW1 WAAC Armband. Cotton armband for wear by a member of the W.A.A.C. - Women\'s Army Auxiliary Corps. White felt letters applied to blue/grey cotton band fastened by press studs. Owner\'s details \' 27489 Johnson \' stencilled to interior. Salty, as found condition.

WW1 WAAC Badge - Numbered. Die-struck brass badge for wear by a member of the W.A.A.C. - Women's Army Auxiliary Corps. Maker marked ' J.R.Gaunt, London ' with separate plaque with individual number. Both lugs intact with pin.

WW1 WAAC Shoulder Strap. Shoulder strap worn by an o/r or ' member of the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps. The shoulder strap had a coloured central bar denoting their branch of service, in this case red for domestic . WAAC shoulder title attached to strap as per regulation. In excellent condition with some glue residue to reverse.

WW1 War & Victory Pair - Casualty 5th Motor Ambulance Convoy. WW1 War & Victory Pair M1-07629 Pte.George Sibson, 5th Motor Ambulance Convoy, ASC. Originally from Matlock, Derbyshire, Sibson was killed on 14,03,1915 aged 24 and is buried in Wimereux Communal Cemetery. Contained in their packets of issue and in excellent condition with CWGC and MIC details.

WW1 War & Victory Pair - Liverpool Regt. WW1 War & Victory Pair to 87843 Pte.Frederick Beal - King's Liverpool Regt. In original, named card box with unused original ribbons, War medal now toned. Supplied with copy MIC.

WW1 War & Victory Pair - Ox & Bucks L.I. Boxed WW1 War & Victory Pair to 28002 Pte.John Henry May - OXF. & BUCKS.L.I.. Still in the original envelopes with original lengths of ribbon contained in a named box with the original registered envelope to a Plymouth address. Medals in fine condition with light toning + MIC.

WW1 War & Victory Pair - R.A.F. - Walker. British War and Victory pair to 12615 Cpl.B.Walker R.A.F./R.F.C. War medal patinated overall, good unworn condition accompanied by MIC.

WW1 War & Victory Pair - Somerset Light Infantry. WW1 War & Victory pair to 42320 Pte Arthur. W. .Thomas - Somerset Light Infantry. Original ribbons with remains of heavy toning to War medal. C/W with MiC.

WW1 War Medal - 14th Hussars. WW1 War Medal to 1808 Pte.W.Leaver 14-HRS. Good, clean condition, lightly toned. Unresearched.

WW1 War Medal - Worcester Yeomanry. WW1 War Medal to 3316 Pte.A.Bache WORC YEO. Good, clean condition, toned overall. Unresearched.

WW1 War Medal, Silver War Badge - S.Wales Borderers. WW1 War Medal to 41903 Pte.W.S.Shopland S.WALES BORD. accompanied by Silver War Badge No.B340481. Both medal and badge in good, clean condiion, toned overall, unresearched.

WW1 Waterways & Railways RE Identity Tag. An unusual, workshop made, identity tag/bracelet for a member of the Waterways and Railways Royal Engineers. Using a brass trademark plate ( from a safe ? ) the reverse has carefully been engraved with the details of WR279549 Spr.W.Hodge 278 RE COY. William Hodge was originally 348675 RE before briefly serving in the Household Battalion where he served for 5 months. He returned to the RE and went to France in 1918.

WW1 West Riding of Yorkshire Special Constabulary Lapel badge. WW1 Gilt and enamel West Riding of Yorkshire Special Constabulary Section Leader lapel badge. Uncommon, impressive badge with horseshoe lapel fitting to reverse. Undamaged enamel, some patination of gilding.

WW1 West Yorks 1914 Casualty Dog Tag Grouping. Aluminium dog tag to 9988 Pte.B.W.Townrow West Yorks Regt. Dog tag pinned on original sympathy note with facsimile Kitchener signature with later notation probably by a member of the family. Accompanied by a British War Medal receipt and a West Yorks embossed envelope. Pte. Bertie Townrow was a very early casualty killed on 20/09/14 during an incident where ' A ' and ' B ' Companies of 1st Battalion West Yorks were apparently lured out of their trenches under a white flag where upon they were either killed or captured. This occurred during the Battle of the Aisne in positions near the Chemin des Dames. Pte.Townrow is commemorated on La Ferte-Sous-Jouarre Memorial.Accompanied by a small amount of research.

WW1 Willson Service Goggles A pair of WW1, US made, Willson Service Goggles contained in their original tin with accompanying instruction card. Tinted lenses with folding, mesh side panels and adjustable elastic headband. Headband retains elasticity whilst there is some wear to the plush padding to the goggles and side panelling, otherwise in excellent clean condition. Contained in the original tin with a worn Willson logo to the lid.

WW1 Women's Emergency Corps Armband. Heavyweight ribbon material armband printed letters ' Women's Emergency Corps ' with printed manufacturer's details to reverse ( Toye & Co, London ), probably closed and retained by a safety pin.The Women's Emergency Corps was formed in 1914 and was one of largest of the women's organisations involved in the relief of war distress, they involved themselves in every aspect of voluntary war work from help with refugees to the teaching of soldiers. Good condition with some marking. Uncommon.

WW1 Women's Emergency Corps Lapel badge. Gilt and enamel,finback lapel badge for the Women's Emergency Corps .Founded in 1914 by Evelina Haverfield, Decima Moore, and the Women's Social and Political Union to contribute to the war effort in World War I. The Corps later evolved into the Women's Volunteer Reserve. Maker marked ' W.O.Lewis ' to the reverse and in excellent, bright condition.

WW1 Women's Land Army Armband. Cotton-lined, woollen armband with applied felt crown worn by members of the Women's Land Army during WW1. Name ' Mary Stones ' and the number ' 79 ' inked to inside. Good, overall condition with very minor nothing.

WW1 Women's Land Work Lancashire Committee Home Front Badge. An uncommon First World War period ' Women's Land Work Lancashire Committee ' gilt and enamel badge, the reverse with maker's details "W.O.Lewis Howard St B'ham '. Excellent, clean condition, retaining original pin fittings, no enamel damage.

WW1 Women's Volunteer Reserve Magazines. 2 x editions, May and June 1917, of the Magazine of the Women's Volunteer Reserve. 20pgs with news of the various units around the country with some illustrations and period adverts. The Women’s Volunteer Reserve emerged from one of the suffragette movements, the Women’s Social and Political Union. It was founded as The Women’s Emergency Corps in 1914 by Evelina Haverfield and Decima Moore to contribute to the war effort. The Corps later evolved into the Women’s Volunteer Reserve. The WVR was mainly involved in domestic fund-raising activities, and was primarily made up of middle-class women, due to the fact that they had to pay for their own uniform. Both magazines in good overall condition, both have ben folded probably when distributed by post.

WW1 Womens Legion Cap Badge. Original die struck brass, pin back WW1 Womens Legion cap badge. Women\'s Legion was a British charitable organisation created in 1915 by Edith Vane-Tempest-Stewart, the Marchioness of Londonderry. Its first general secretary (to 1918) was Rose Bradley, daughter of George Granville Bradley, Dean of Westminster. It comprised volunteers who wore military-style uniforms and took on various duties within agriculture, canteen, cookery and motor transport sections. More than 40,000 women joined its forces.

WW1 Women\'s National Land Service Corps Brassard. In response to chronic manpower shortages that became increasingly apparent as WW1 progressed The Women's National Land Services Corps - later developed into the Women's Land Army - was created in order to bring urban women, usually educated and middle class, into the countryside in the 'lighter' rural roles. As an identifier the women wore a canvas armband or brassard overprinted with the name W.N.L.S.C and in this case with the word ' Flax ' as a signifier of their involvement with a particular crop or speciality. In 1918 the flax harvest was saved by some 3000 volunteers sent out by the Corps. Scarce armband in excellent, used condition.

WW1 Women’s Land Army Workers Armband. WW1 Women’s Land Army Workers armband. A good original example, coarse green wool armband with red felt crown and applied stripes indicating a year\'s service. interior cotton lining grubby through use. Characterful appearance with some fading and moth nips.

WW1 XVIII Corps Training Manual. 1918 ' Hints on Training ' - Issued by XVIII Corps. Printed in France with 25pgs summing up trying hints derived from experience gleaned during the previous three years of combat. Some illustrations and in good used condition with some minor creasing and marking. POSTFREE within UK

WW1 Zeppelin SL11 Souvenir. A piece of Zeppelin wire sold on behalf of the Red Cross recovered from the first Zeppelin bought down at Cuffley Essex. SL11 was famously shot down by Lt Leefe Robinson VC of the Royal Flying Corps on September 3rd 1916. Complete with original Red Cross envelope. GC clean condition with some tears.

WW1 \' Rank at a Glance \' Booklet. C1916 Booklet \' Rank at a Glance in the Army & Navy \'. 48pgs with colour illustrations covering ranks, badges and headgear of the main services including the R.F.C,R.N.A.S, Marines and the V.T.C. Good, clean condition with light marking to covers.

WW1 \'03 Pattern Holster. Anther probably unissued \'03 Patt holster of the type often issued to tank crew, machine gunners and the RFC. This example in a light tan with clean interior, inspection mark to reverse and dated on retaining strap, in this case \'17.

WW1 \'08 Pattern Webbing Bayonet Frog with Helve Strap. A good used example of a WW1 \'08 Pattern Webbing Bayonet Frog with Helve Strap.Indistinctly marked but looks to be \' M.E. Co \' indicating manufacture by the Mills Equipment Company, this example demonstrates the final wartime pattern, omitting the brass reinforcing rivets which were replaced by diagonal lines of stitching. Lightly Blancoed with some marks.

WW1, 1917 dated German Becker (20x70 RB) Aircraft Cannon HE Round WW1, 1917 dated German Becker (20x70 RB) aircraft cannon HE round. The Becker round was the forerunner for the Oerlikon 20 mm FF, FFL and FFS series of aircraft cannon rounds used during WW2. Brass case with head stamp ' P & S 17 Sp61 ' and a removable contact fuse also dated 1917 and marked ' 135 U '. Good, clean condition. INERT. UK sales ONLY.

WW1/WW2 Father and Son Casualty grouping. Poignant Death Plaque and document grouping to a Father and Son who lost their lives in the two World Wars. Plaque and scroll to 241993 Pvt.Joseph Clough 1/5Bn East Lancs who was killed on 28/04/17 and is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial accompanied by photographs, cards and ephemera. Collection of correspondence, photographs and ephemera to 4912802 Cpl.Harold Clough 1st Btn. South Staffs who was killed in Burma on 11/06/44 and is commemorated in the Taukkyan War Cemetery. A letter to his sister describes how he was killed in an action to take a small village before the battle for Mogaung, North Burma - ' the battalion was engaged in rather a stiff fight for a small village in which the Japanese had intended to make a stand. Your brother was seen to be hit and when his comrades reached him, life was extinct '. Also accompanied by further family ephemera relating to the two and another family member who served in Korea. Worthy of further research. Ephemera varies between excellent to creased and torn but all items are legible.

WW11 RAF Transport Command Cap Badge. Die struck, heavy, silver and enamel cap badge for RAF Transport Command with two screw posts and manufacture marked ' Scully, Montreal '. RAF Transport Command came into being later in the war replacing Ferry Command. Badge, crisp and patinated overall but with some stress marks and minor enamel loss to banner. This is an original badge beware some very good copies of both Ferry and Transport Command badges that seem to be everywhere at the moment.

WW1RFC Sweetheart Badge Attractive silver, tortoiseshell and enamel pinback badge for the Royal Flying Corps. Gilt and enamel RFC emblem laid on tortoiseshell with silver rim. Good used condition.

WW2 Bronze Panzer Assault Badge. Bronze grade Panzer Assault badge by an unknown maker but probably Friedrich Linden with it's vaulted appearance and catch moulded guide lines giving hints to it's origin. Dished, zinc construction with ' C ' form wire catch and steel pin . Generally good overall condition with rubbing of highlights.

WW2 India Pattern No 1 MK.II Bayonet. WW2, 1944 dated Indian Pattern No. 1, MK II bayonet and leather scabbard. Later version with square pommel introduced to save on machining time. The bayonet is marked on the blade with a crown over ' G.R.I. ' followed by ' MK II 7 44 ' ( July 1944 ) and R.F.I. ( Rifle Factory Ishaport ). Complete with correct 1941 dated, leather scabbard with steel mounts in a 1942 dated webbing frog. Good, clean condition.

WW2 KSLI plastic economy issue cap badge. WW2 \' Kings Shropshire Light Infantry \' , GOLDplastic economy issue cap badge, the reverse with maker\'s details \' A.Stanley & Sons Walsall 1-A\'. Good condition, complete with original folded blade fittings.

WW2 - British Leather A Record of Achievement. 1946 1st ed. ' British Leather A Record of Achievement '. 82pgs outlining the part that the British leather industry undertook during WW2. Illustrated with some impressive colour plates of various boots, harnesses and equipment covering every leather product from gloves to false limbs ! Unusual. Ex.Lib. clean contents.

WW2 - Italian Campaign Battledress - KRR/Friuli Group Liaison Officer. 1940 Patt Battledress blouse to a captain of the King's Royal Rifle Corps of the Eighth Army attached to a unit of the Italian Co-Belligerent Forces, the Friuli Group. The group advanced with the allied armies to liberate Imola, Castel San Pietro and Bologna. Tailored 1940 Patt BD with a lined and open collar with 39/45 Star and Italian Star ribbon to breast. Red backed, blackened pips indicating captain rank surmounting blackened ' KRR ' shoulder titles. Black ' Rifles ' buttons support the shoulder straps.To one sleeve, a locally made Eighth Army shield over green ' rifles ' arm of service strip to the other another locally made badge of the Friuli Group ,again over a green arm of service strip. Approx size 10 with a very faded and difficult to decipher label to the interior. Generally good, used condition with a peppering of moth damage to armpits and sleeve reverses and heavily worn and ripped collar lining. Interesting and uncommon.

WW2 10th Gurkha Rifles Officer's F.S. Cap. A good quality officer's field service cap for member of the 10th Gurkha Rifles. Constructed out of fine Melton type wool with black cording to crown, horn, King's crown rifles buttons with a black officer's boss surmounted with silver 10th Gurkha Rifles device. Glazed cotton lining with maker's label of ' Ranken & Co. Ltd., India '. It is named and dated to a Lt.M.K.Chatterton 22/03.44. In excellent condition with three minor areas of moth grazing

WW2 11th East Africa Division Formation signs. A pair of WW2, printed and backed examples of the black head of a rhinoceros on a red oval. The 11th.East African Division consisted of elements of the King's African Rifles,and the Northern Rhodesian Regiment,and fought as part of 14th.Army in Burma. In excellent, used condition, nicely backed with JG material.

WW2 14th Punjab Regiment Officer's F.S. Cap. WW2 Officer's field service cap for an officer of the Indian 14th Punjab Regiment. Fine melton cloth body with glazed cotton interior with a label from the tailors Ranken & Co.Ltd. Fine bullion 14th Punjab Regiment to body and in good, clean condition with some minor moth damage. Approx. size 7. Most battalions of the 14th Punjabs were engaged in the bitter fighting against the Japanese in the Far East. The regiment had the misfortune of having four of its battalions being captured by the Japanese at Singapore and Hong Kong. Uncommon.

WW2 15th Infantry Regt. Reserve Shoulder Boards. A matching pair of WW2 German 15th Infantry Regt. shoulder boards for an officer of the Reserve. White underlay on grey indicating Infantry Reserve, with bright gilt numerals. Boards of the sew-in type with signs of use and a smattering of moth to the reverse.

WW2 1939 Black Wound Badge - Wilhelm Deumer WW2 1939 Wound Award in black. Die stamped steel example with needle pin in steel. Clearly marked \' 3 \' to the reverse indicating manufacture by Wilhelm Deumer, Ludenscheid.. Excellent, used condition with most condition intact.

WW2 1939 Black Wound Badge - Carl Wild. WW2 1939 Wound Award in black. Die stamped steel example with needle pin in steel. Clearly marked ' 107 ' to the reverse indicating manufacture by Carl Wild, Hamburg. Good, used condition with rubbing to highlights.

WW2 1939 Black Wound Badge - Klein & Quenzer. WW2 1939 Wound Award in black. Die stamped steel example with needle pin in steel. Clearly marked ' 65 ' to the reverse indicating manufacture by Klein & Quenzer A.G., Idar/Oberstein. Good, used condition with rubbing to highlights.

WW2 1939 Black Wound Badge - Unissued. WW2 1939 Wound Award in black. Die stamped steel example with needle pin in excellent, unissued condition in original tissue. Manufacturer marked L/11 indicating manufacture by Wilhelm Deumer of Lüdenscheid.

WW2 1939 Black Wound Badge with Packet - Karneth WW2 1939 Wound Award in black. Die stamped steel example with needle pin in excellent, unissued condition with original titled packet. Unmarked badge but manufacturer details, ' Rudolf Karneth & Sohn, Gablonz ' appear to the reverse of the packet.

WW2 1939 Black Wound Badge with Packet - W.Deumer WW2 1939 Wound Award in black. Die stamped steel example with needle pin in excellent, unissued condition with original titled packet. Manufacturer marked L/11 indicating manufacture by Wilhelm Deumer of Lüdenscheid whose details appear to the reverse of the packet.

WW2 1939 Black Wound Badge with packet. WW2 Wound Award in black. Die stamped example with needle pin accompanied by it's LDO packet and paper wrapping. Excellent, overall condition with some very minor chips to edges and very minor corrosion to welds of hinge and catch.

WW2 1939 Black Wound Badge. WW2 1939 Wound Award in black. Die stamped brass example with needle pin in excellent, clean condition with some wear to high points. Not maker marked.

WW2 1st Btn Middlesex, 15 ( S ) Inf. Div Grouping. A small house clearance grouping from a veteran of the 1st Btn Middlesex Regt, 15 ( 15 ) Inf.Div. The unfortunately anonymous owner has annotated a copy of the Special Order of the Day by Mjr.Gen. C.M.Barber the CO of 15 Div indicating that he was a member of the MG and Mortar Btn and that this paper should be kept because it indicated his service from Normandy, Nijmegen and the Crossing of the Rhine. Grouping includes Eisenhower\'s SHAEF retirement leaflet, two printed Middlesex shoulder titles, a 15 Div embroidered badge and two Middlesex cap badges ( one without slider ).

WW2 1st Derbyshire Yeomanry History. C1950 ' 1st Derbyshire Yeomanry - Scrapbook 1939 - 1947 '. 183pgs with chapters by various contributors from pre-War to service in Africa and Italy with 23 Armoured Brigade and 6th Armoured Division. Illustrated throughout with b/w photographs and colour maps. Good, clean example with original slip case , previously the property of Tpr.J.Stevenson, C Squadron 1st Derbyshire Yeomanry.

WW2 1st Para Map Case and Algiers Map. Airborne type map case that has been inscribed to the outside by a Cpl. T( ? ) Singleton, 2 platoon, \' R \' Coy, I Batt Parachute Regt. A.A.C., B.N.A.F. The case has been cut in half leaving the pocket with pencil pouch. Inside the flap to the pouch there is a further inscription by Singleton in purple pencil. Inside the pouch there is a 1942 dated, 1:500,000 scale map \' Alger \' which has been annotated around Algiers possibly relating to landing of Allied forces in 1943. Map in good condition with heavy folding and in slightly grubby condition. Interesting early souvenir of the airborne forces which may well reward further research.

WW2 20 Panzer Div. DOW Wehrpass & Award Certificate. WW2 Wehrpass to Obgfr.Ferdinand Michels of 1Pz Pi Btl.92 part of the 20th Panzer Division. Michels winner of the Westwall and Ost medal as well as a KVKII previously served with the RAD ( his photo shows him in RAD uniform ) and served extensively in the French and Russian campaigns. On 29/11/42 he suffered a head wound from a grenade splinter and died of his wounds in a reserve hospital in Warsaw three months later on 20/02/43. Well filled out Wehrpass accompanied by a KVKII award certificate signed by Generalmajor Walter Duvert.

WW2 26th Indian Division Formation Sign WW2 26th Indian Division silk embroidered formation sign. Excellent, used condition with clear signs of having been removed from a uniform.

WW2 2nd North Staffs BD blouse. 1943 dated BD blouse for a Sergeant in 2nd N Staffs in 2 Inf Bde 1 Infantry Div. Featuring embroidered combination badges, shoulder titles and rank to the sleeves of a Canadian blouse made by J.Elkin & Co. and named to a ' Cpl.Hill 636 ' to inner pocket. Typical of the practice by British soldiers of upgrading their BD blouses to those of Canadian or US manufacture, this particular example has been tailored with added darts to the reverse. Black lanyard to left shoulder. In excellent moth free condition with a 20mm loosening of seam to r/h sleeve. The 2nd N.Staffs formed part of 1st Division, it sailed to North Africa and took part in the Tunisian Campaign. The battalion did not participate in the invasion of Sicily or the initial invasion of Italy but was one of the lead units for the Anzio landings and continued to serve in Italy until January 1945. COMM/JM/WMC02

WW2 2nd Patt. Wehrmacht Markmanship Lanyard - 2nd Grade. 2nd pattern marksmanship lanyard introduced from January 1939 . Aluminium shield mounted on aluminium cords designed to be worn on parade and guard duties and whilst in walking-out dress. This example has an additional acorn device indicating the achievement of the 2nd Grade.Good, used condition.

WW2 30 mm MK108 Round. 1945 dated 30 mm MK108 round Minengeschoss HEI practice. Steel projectile with copper driving band with arrows stamped to body. 60% original paintwork remaining although discoloured with manufacturer's coding and 1945 date to projectile. contained in a lacquered steel case with electric primer with hole to side to indicate it status of INERT. Good, condition, uncommon round with some areas of light, treated corrosion. INERT. UK sales ONLY

WW2 31st Independent Brigade Group/ 1st Air Landing Brigade. Painted cloth formation sign. Formed in July 1940. Redesignated 1st Air Landing Brigade Group in 1941 and then on the 10th March 1943 redesignated 1st Air Landing Brigade. This example in good, used condition with evidence of having been removed from a uniform. Glue residue to reverse.

WW2 40mm BOFORS BRASS SHELL CONCERTED TO LAMP. Purchased many years ago on the Isle of Skye in Scotland. This is a single brass 40mm Bofors shell, that has been mounted on an oak base and converted to a bayonet bulb fitting. Purchased as is, with no guarantee of electrical safety. It works and has new electrical cord.

WW2 51st ( Highland ) Division Formation Signs. A pair of wartime, printed formation signs of the 51st ( Highland ) Division. Initially part of the BEF the Division went on to fight in the Desert and the liberation of Europe from Normandy to the Elbe. Good, used condition with clear signs of having been removed from a uniform.

WW2 51st. Infantry Division [Highland] Combination. Late WW II ' Brabant ' woven example of the red "HD" in a circle on a blue background above three red Infantry arm of service strips, affixed to a section of battledress material forming a combination. This division fought in North Africa,Sicilly,and Italy and then joined 21st.Army Group for the invasion of Europe participating in most of the major engagements all the way to Berlin. In excellent, clean condition.

WW2 6.Gebirgsjäger Division Shoulder Straps. A pair of Oblt., green piped, slip-on shoulder straps for the 6.Gebirgsjäger Division. Gilded, zinc pips and numerals on heavily worn bullion cording with intact securing straps to the reverse. Good, used condition.

WW2 6th Airborne & 7th Para Btn Notepaper. Original WW2 Notepaper with 6th Airborne HQ embossed heading and 7th Bn. ( L.I. ) the Parachute Regt. Previously the property of famous actor and 7th Para Bn veteran Richard Todd, in unused condition with minor creasing. POSTFREE within UK

WW2 6th Airborne Notepaper. Original WW2 Notepaper with 6th Airborne HQ embossed headings. Previously the property of famous actor and 7th Para Bn veteran Richard Todd, in unused condition with minor creasing. POSTFREE within UK Priced individually

WW2 A.T.S. Grouping. Small grouping of items from a member of the A.T.S. W/174657 Pte.Rhoda, Frances Woodger. Comprising a paybook revealing that Woodger enlisted at Honition in 1942, along with her capbadge, dogtags, brass shoulder titles and lanyard. All items in good, used condition.

WW2 A.T.S. Lanyard. Original WW2 A.T.S. lanyard. Good, used condition.

WW2 A.T.S. Officer\'s Cap. Fine melton WW2 A.T.S. officer's cap. Manufactured by Lincoln Bennett & Co of Piccadilly whose logo appears on the adjustable, soft, glazed cotton lining. Bronzed button securing the melton strap surmounted by a bladed, bronzed A.T.S. Cap badge. approx. size 6 1/2 - 6 3/4. Excellent condition with one moth graze to crown and minor marking to lining.

WW2 A.T.S.HQ 21st Army Group Tunic. A 1941 Patt. tunic to a member of the women's Auxiliary Territorial Service. Integral waist belt, brass general service buttons, HQ 21st Army Group badges to both sleeves surmounted by brass ATS shoulder titles. Good conduct stripe to l/h sleeve with ATS lanyard to right shoulder Brass cap badge above chest pocket showing attachment to the Intelligence Corps with Defence and War medal ribbons below. 3/4 cotton lining. Manufacturer's label ' Jackets Serge A.T.S. 1941 Patt, size 10, Height 5 ft 6 inches, bust 35/6 and waist 27/8 inches, manufactured by H.Graham 1942. Excellent, clean condition with no sign of moth damage.

WW2 A.T.S.Recruiting Poster. Original WW2 A.T.S. recruiting poster featuring a superb and striking image of a young woman in A.T.S. uniform. Full colour poster printed for HMSO by Alf Cooke Ltd., Leeds and London. In excellent, clean condition, has been folded. 25cms x 38cms approx.

WW2 Afrikakorps Cuff Title. Original, full length and worn Afrikakorps cuff title. Good example showing wear to the wire threads particularly to ends of the title which would have been on the reverse of the sleeve and thus subject to wear. Good, overall condition.

WW2 Air Formation Signals Officer's Insignia. Acquired during the last pre lockdown visit to a house clearance contact, this is a small grouping of insignia to an officer in the Royal Signals belonging to an Air Formation Signals unit. Air Formation Signals were a normal army signals unit providing communications for the Tactical Air Force. They were responsible for all communications to airfields and TAF headquarters and played an increasingly important role during the campaign in Europe. Grouping consists of 2 AFS sleeve badges, 2 signal arm of services strips, 2 Signals shoulder titles, Signals OSD cap badge and various pips in gilt and cloth.

WW2 Air Ministry Morphia Tin and Instructions. WW2 Air Ministry Morphia Tin containing original paper instructions and cardboard labels for the notification and administering of morphia. originally contained in aircrew first aid kits or sometimes carried separately, the tin would originally have contained two ampoules with integral needles for administering pain relief to wounded aircrew. Tin in slightly worn condition with paperwork having light storage marks. Uncommon to find with instructions etc.

WW2 Airborne Forces formation sign. Unissued printed, wartime Airborne Forces formation sign or Pegasus. First introduced in 1942 and designed by Major E.Seago based on the Greek saga of the winged horse Pegasus and his rider Bellerophon. Excellent, clean condition.

WW2 Airborne Forces formation signs Printed wartime Airborne Forces formation signs . First introduced in 1942 and designed by Major E.Seago, based on the Greek saga of the winged horse Pegasus and his rider Bellerophon. These examples are in good, used condition with clear evidence of having been removed from a uniform.

WW2 Airborne Forces Propaganda Cards. 2 x WW2 propaganda cards from the ' For Freedom ' series produced by the British featuring Airborne forces. Produced in various European languages, these examples in French show colour images of British Airborne troops with some good views of equipment and insignia. Good, clean, unused condition. POSTFREE within UK

WW2 Aircrew Europe Casualty Group with MIA Telegram. A poignant grouping of 39/45 Star, Aircrew Europe and War Medal to 1163110 Sgt.Robert John Cockshott aged 22 from Derby. Cockshott was part of the crew of StirlingIII BF483 OJ:C of 149 Sqn. that was reported missing on a mission to Cologne on 28/29/06/1943. The aircraft appears to have been shot down by Lt. Werner Hopf II./NJG5. North Sea, 25 km. W. Schowen 4.200 m. 02.47. None of the crew survived and are commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial. Accompanying the boxed medals, named condolence and packing slips is the poignant telegram to Cockshott's wife informing her of his missing status. Emotive grouping.

WW2 Allied Central Interpretation Unit Bomb Plot - Bochum. 1944 bomb plot of Bochum produced by the Allied Central Interpretation Unit. Based at RAF Medmenham, the ACIU used AFPU photographs to build an up to date assessment of bomb damage prior to 30/09/1943 and further raids up to 19/11/1944. Good, clean condition with contemporary annotations with some creasing and staining to bottom edge.

WW2 Allied Central Interpretation Unit Bomb Plot - Dortmund. 1944 bomb plot of Dortmund produced by the Allied Central Interpretation Unit. Based at RAF Medmenham, the ACIU used AFPU photographs to build an up to date assessment of bomb damage prior to 15/10/1944 and further raids up to 23/12/1944. Excellent, clean condition with contemporary annotations.

WW2 Allied Central Interpretation Unit Bomb Plot - Hagen 1944 bomb plot of Hagen in the Ruhr produced by the Allied Central Interpretation Unit. Based at RAF Medmenham, the ACIU used AFPU photographs to build an up to date assessment of bomb damage from 15/12/1944 and 18/03/45 . Excellent, clean condition with contemporary annotations.

WW2 Allied Central Interpretation Unit Bomb Plot - Hamm 1944 bomb plot of Hamm railway marshalling yards in the Ruhr produced by the Allied Central Interpretation Unit. Based at RAF Medmenham, the ACIU used AFPU photographs to build an up to date assessment of bomb damage prior to 25/12/1944. Excellent, clean condition with contemporary annotations.

WW2 Allied Central Interpretation Unit Bomb Plot - Osnabruck. 1944 bomb plot of Osnabruck produced by the Allied Central Interpretation Unit. Based at RAF Medmenham, the ACIU used AFPU photographs to build an up to date assessment of bomb damage up to 13/09/1944 and then damage created by the raid of the same date. Excellent, clean condition with contemporary annotations.

WW2 AMERICAN 1944 DATED KITBAG. Something I’ve had for many years, quite a useful bag on its own. Green canvas with fabric shoulder strap. No damage. Both poppers work for the closure of the fabric flap. Dated and stamped inside the flap ‘MESSEY INC 1944’. Stamped US on the outside of the flap.

WW2 American OSS Machete. An uncommon example of the OSS pattern machete. With a blade form similar to a Burmese Dahl sword with a single edge and double edged tip and weighted towards the tip to produce a more effective slashing stroke. Hilt cast in synthetic black material with chequered panels. Machete contained in a one piece leather scabbard. In excellent, clean condition

WW2 Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Plastic Cap badge. Silver-grey plastic cap badge with 2 blades to reverse. Good, clean condition with only very slight deformation. K&K Vol2 2261

WW2 Army Air Corps badge. Die-struck white metal Army Air Corps cap badge as worn by Glider pilots. Both lugs intact.

WW2 ATS Coloured FS Cap. A good example of the coloured field service caps worn by members of the women's A.T.S. Brown serge body with a glazed faux leather interior and twill headband. Paper size label 6 3/4. Brass ATS o/r cap badge. In excellent clean, probably unworn condition.

WW2 ATS Coloured FS Cap. A good example of the coloured field service caps worn by members of the women\'s A.T.S. Brown serge body with a glazed cotton interior and plush velvet headband. Prominent name inked to the interior with face powder residue to headband. Unusually bears a cast o/r\'s badge with tabs. Good, used condition with light marking with one small area of moth grazing.

WW2 ATS Coloured FS Cap. A good example of the coloured field service caps worn by members of the women\'s A.T.S. Brown serge body with a cotton interior and herringbone ribbon headband. Prominent name inked to the interior with face powder residue to headband with brass cap badge with red backing. Good, used condition with some hidden moth damage.

WW2 ATS grouping. WW2 ATS RASC drivers' grouping to W/49205 Edna,Louisa Smith 586 Coy. RASC ( Command(Mixed)Transport ). Group includes paybook and release book, passes, memos and instructions, also includes cap badge, s/titles, collar ( probably worn above the breast pocket ), sweetheart and driver's qualification badge. All items in good condition with the exception of the drivers badge which is threadbare.

WW2 ATS Ladies Handbag and badges. An original example of an WW2 Auxiliary Territorial Service Handbag, dated 1945 with manufacturer\'s details to the interior. Standard pattern handbag issued to members of the ATS throughout WWII and features a canvas body, brass \' Lightening \' branded zipper and leather shoulder strap. Body has some marks but it is undamaged with fully functioning zip. Previous owner\'s details in pen to the interior accompanied by ATS cap badge, shoulder titles and trade badge that was found in the bag.

WW2 ATS Ladies Handbag. An original example of an WW2 Auxiliary Territorial Service Handbag, dated 1945 and made by Bagcraft Ltd. Standard pattern handbag issued to members of the ATS throughout WWII and features a canvas body, brass \' Lightening \' branded zipper and leather shoulder strap. Body has some stains but it is undamaged with fully functioning zip.

WW2 ATS Officer\'s Insignia. Slightly mis-matched A.T.S. Officer's insignia. Bronzed cap badge with both blades intact accompanied by two bronzed collar badges, both manufacturer marked ' J.R.Gaunt '. Good, clean condition.

WW2 ATS Southern Command Cloth Formation Sign. WW2 ATS Southern Command Cloth Formation Sign, printed nut brown shield with green bordered shield and five pink stars to the centre. Unused condition. POSTFREE within UK

WW2 Australian Artillery Officer's sidecap. KD sidecap for an Australian Artillery Officer. Partially lined with bronze cap badge and bronzed Australian buttons. In excellent, used condition.

WW2 AUSTRALIAN COMMONWEALTH CAP BADGE. A nice condition WW2 period Austrian Forces cap badge. It has all the original black finish and complete with pin. Usually found on the tropical slouch hat.

WW2 Australian O/R\'s F.S.Cap. Good, clean example of a WW2 Australian O/R's F.S.Cap. 1943 dated, size 6 7/8 manufactured by Lewis MFG Co. with blackened Australian buttons and a bronzed Australian badge.

WW2 Auxiliary Cruiser War Badge. Gilded zinc Auxiliary Cruiser war badge. Mid to late war type, one piece construction with round wire Tombak pin and catch. Although unmarked this example displays the qualities indicating probable manufacture by Foerster & Barth, Pforzheim. The original guided and silvered finish has faded with wear to highpoints with areas of oxidisation around the catch and hinge.

WW2 BDM District Sleeve Triangle. District sleeve triangle for West Ruhr-Niederrhein for wear on the BDM uniform. Introduced for wear in 1934 the district triangle was essentially the same design of that used by the HJ but embroidered in white thread instead of yellow. This example machine woven in rayon and in good, used condition showing clear signs of having been removed from a uniform.

WW2 BEACH ORDNANCE cloth shoulder title. WW2 BEACH ORDNANCE cloth shoulder title. Red sans-serif letters embroidered on Navy wool with very clear evidence of having been removed from a uniform. Scarce original title.

WW2 Belgian Army in UK Badge. Silvered brass, pinback badge, probably made by Millers, showing an heraldic lion surmounted by a crown with ' Belgian Army in United Kingdom ' in a scroll. Good, overall condition, wear to high points.

WW2 Belgian Walloon Rexist Labour Corps (S.V.T.W.) Belt Buckle. Scarce WW2 Belgian Walloon Rexist Labour Corps (S.V.T.W. - Service des Volontaires du Travail pour la Wallonie ) belt buckle. Stamped brass with Walloon RAD emblem in centre. Excellent, probably unissued condition.

WW2 Berkshire Regiment Officer's Beret. A good WW2 Officer's beret for a member of the Berkshire Regiment. Fine serge with a fully lined interior and a soft leather sweatband typical of the high quality tailoring of Burberrys whose label features under the oil cloth protector. Instead of a badge the beret features the cord boss with bronzed device typically worn by officers of the regiment. Good, clean condition with a few very minor knicks and a 4mm tear to the reverse ( easily repairable with an invisible mend ).

WW2 Bomb Reconnaissance manual. 1942 MTP No.45 ' Bomb reconnaissance and Protection against unexploded bombs '. 36pgs with sketch and diagram illustrations outlining the information required to identify, primarily German bombs and their fuzes ( includes Butterfly bombs, incendiaries etc ). Good, clean condition with some light marking to card covers.

WW2 Booklet \' Regimental Badges and Service Caps\'. 1941 1st ed. ' Regimental Badges & Service Caps '. 32 pgs showing, in colour , Infantry, Yeomanry, Cavalry and Corps cap badges with attendant coloured FS Caps. Also has small sections on Commonwealth and foreign badges and Arm of Service strips. Good, used condition with some pencil inscriptions, a useful reference. POSTFREE within UK

WW2 Boxed, British Magnetic Marching Compass MkI Probably unissued example of a WW2 British Magnetic Marching Compass MkI contained in it's original box with instruction card.

WW2 Brigadier Staff Officer Bullion Cap Badge A good example of a WW2 Brigadier Staff Officer bullion cap badge mounted on its red, soft wool band. Good, used condition.

WW2 Brigadier\'s SD Cap. A good example of a SD cap for an officer with the rank of Brigadier. Fine serge body with vented reverse and crimson wool band with bullion Brigadier\'s badge applied. Leather chinstrap retained by staff officer\'s buttons. Interior with silk lining marked with the maker\'s marks of Herbert Johnson, Bond St. Leather sweatband with pricked initials \' R.B.H. \'. Generally excellent condition with one minor moth track to crown.

WW2 Britain\'s Mechanised Army - War Savings Poster. 37cms x 51cms approx ' Britain's Mechanised Army ' War Savings poster. Issued by the National Savings Committee this was one of a series of posters illustrating specialist areas of army trades. This example illustrates the various vehicles, tanks, trucks and armoured cars in use approx.1942. Excellent, clean condition with one v.small area of damage to the border and a couple of areas of v.minor foxing to the border.

WW2 British ' Craven ' Brand Cigarette Ration Tin. British WW2 Cigarette ration tin but uncommonly branded for Craven " Plain " cigarettes, most tins identify content only, not brands. Manufactured by Metal Box and in excellent condition with usual minor scratches and dents.

WW2 British 2" Mortar Illuminating Round. 1943 dated, British 2" Mortar Illuminating round. Fitted with a 1940 dated tail fin and retaining 80% of it's original lacquer with residual markings visible indicating a 1943 filling date. Would have originally held a parachute borne flare. Manufacturer's markings to body and tail and cap. Good example, now empty partially strippable. INERT Available within UK only

WW2 British 2" Mortar Smoke Round. 1943 dated, British 2" Mortar Smoke round. Fitted with a 1943 dated tail fin and retaining 85% of it's original markings unusual for a discharged smoke round.Manufacturer's markings to body and tail and fuze. Excellent example, partially strippable. INERT Available within UK only

WW2 British 21st army Group RE BD. 1940 Patt. Battledress Blouse for a Captain in the Royal Engineers of the 21st Army Group ( G.H.Q. and L. of C. troops. ). Size 12 , Height 5' 9" - 5' 10", Chest 40" - 41", Waist 35" - 36" dated 1943 and manufacture red by ' W.A. Phelps '. Captain's rank to both shoulder straps, with embroidered RE shoulder titles, printed 21st Army formation signs and RE arm of service strips to both arms. Hand plaited para cord to r/h shoulder . Blouse has had collar lined and faced, with all buttons replaced with domed buttons covered with BD material. Medal ribbons indicating service in Africa and Europe with hints of a previous divisional sign to both shoulders. Unfortunately no indication of a name but BD is in excellent, moth-free condition.

WW2 British 2pdr AP/T Round. 1942 dated 2Pdr Anti-tank AP/T round for Mks IX and X guns, those used by early war British tanks and AT guns. Projectile retains approx. 50% of its original painted finish with profuse manufacturer and inspection marks. Projectile contained in a 1941 dated brass case marked \' 2PR No2 I \'. Case dulled with one bruise otherwise in good overall condition. UK SALES ONLY

WW2 British 2pr Weighted Brass Drill Round. WW2 British 2pr tank and anti-tank weighted brass drill round. Wooden body with solid brass tip formed to the profile of the armour piercing round and a brass cap marked \' 2Pr. No.2 I with two dates for 1942 and 1943 \' featuring a dummy primer and secured by a flush mounted cross pin. This round was used for loading instruction to both tank and anti-tank mounted versions of the 2Pdr. weapon. Good, used condition with marking showing some surface abrasions.

WW2 British 2\" Mortar Sight. WW2 British 2\" No.3 Mk II Mortar sight manufactured by the Buffwell Engineering & Machine Co. Designed to be used with the simplified Mk.VII* - Mk.VIII including the shortened Mk.VII* and Mk.VIII* used by Airborne forces. Good, clean condition with intact level bubbles.

WW2 British 37 Pattern Shell Dressing Bag Mint condition, unissued British '37 Pattern Shell Dressing bag. Manufacturer marked and dated 1942 to interior of flap with a further manufacturer mark to the adjustable strap. Excellent, clean condition.

WW2 British 5th Infantry Division Helmet. 1939 dated MkII helmet with a size 7 MkII liner by Briggs Motor Bodies featuring a 5th Infantry Division symbol to one side. Khaki textured exterior finish now worn smooth with faded divisional symbol, a white Y on a red square, to one side. Good, overall condition. 5th Div were a very busy Division starting service with the BEF in 1939 in France, ending up in Belgium in 1945 via Norway, Madagascar, India , Eygpt and Italy.

WW2 British 6 Pdr 7cwt Anti-Tank Gun APDS Round. 1944 dated, 6 Pounder 7cwt Armour Piercing Discarding Sabot round for use in the 6 Per A/T gun or the 6 Pdr mounted in the Churchill III tank. Projectile with original markings and impressed manufacturers details and date contained in a 1943 dated case. Whole round in good overall condition, case patinated overall with some bruising and marking to base. INERT Available within UK ONLY

WW2 British 76 Division marked Helmet. Standard MkII helmet marked to one side with a red ' Norfolk Wherry ' the sign of the 76th Infantry Division. Partial manufacturer's stamping to rim fitted with a MkI, 1939 dated 6 3/4 liner by Helmets Ltd. Helmet has had two coats of paint with the final layer being a thick, hand applied finish. Black square with red wherry to one side which has the classic liner mark left when helmets were stacked. Increasingly difficult to source any unit marked helmets.

WW2 British 7th Queen's Own Hussars Officer's Cap. WW2 SD Officer's cap by Lock & Co, St.James's St., London for wear by an officer of the 7th Queen's Own Hussars. Bronzed G.S. buttons to side with leather chinstrap and bronzed officer's 7th Queen's Own Hussars cap badge. Tooled leather headband with a waxed cotton protector with manufacturer's details underneath and a false silk lining. Good, used condition with good saddle shape as favoured by cavalry officers. There is a smattering of minor moth most of which is not visible when displayed, interior displaying clear signs of wear, good worn cap.

WW2 British 8th Army Formations Signs. An attractive, probably locally made pair of formation signs for the British 8th Army. Well constructed cotton shield laid on to wool background with overlaid chain stitch. Probably Italian in origin.

WW2 British Airborne Issue Binoculars & Case. WW2 British Airborne issue 2 1/2 x 50 compact Galilean binoculars contained in their original case. In good working order with slightly dusty but excellent optics. The forward bridge bears the correct V.F 2506 stores reference number/codeindicating airborne issue along with a small broad arrow mark, this is repeated to the top of the case. Black crackle finish approx 85% present with rubbing of highpoints and areas of handling. Case, complete with strap in clean and solid condition.

WW2 British Airborne Issue Binoculars & Case. WW2 British Airborne issue 2 1/2 x 50 compact Galilean binoculars contained in their original case. In good working order with slightly dusty but excellent optics. The forward bridge bears the correct V.F 2506 stores reference number/codeindicating airborne issue along with a small broad arrow mark, this is repeated to the top of the case. Black crackle finish approx 85% present with rubbing of highpoints and areas of handling. Case, complete with strap in clean and solid condition.

WW2 British Airborne jump qualification wing. WW2 Airborne jump qualification wing. Embroidered to produce a high relief with stylised feathers, the parachute in similar relief . The wings embroidered directly onto a khaki wool with cheesecloth type backing , probably unissued. Excellent condition with one small moth nip to lower left . Good wartime variant.

WW2 British All Steel Jack Knife. Standard issue British Army, all steel jack knife. Known in the cutlery trade as the ' Burma knife ' the all steel knife was designed to replace the traditional knife in tropical theatres. Dated 1945 and manufacturer marked ' E.Blyde & Co.Ltd ' and ' oil the joint ' with knife blade and integral can and bottle opener. This example has a soldier's number forcibly punched into the body, this has done with such enthusiasm that it has pushed the body out of alignment but this does not affect the working of the blades. Good overall condition with signs of sharpening to blade. UK 18+ Sales ONLY.

WW2 British All Steel Jack Knife. Standard issue British Army, all steel jack knife. Known in the cutlery trade as the ' Burma knife ' the all steel knife was designed to replace the traditional knife in tropical theatres. Dated 1945 and manufacturer marked 'SSP ' and ' oil the joint ' with knife blade and integral can and bottle opener. This example has evidence of sharpening to blade and in good, used condition. UK 18+ Sales ONLY.

WW2 British All Steel Jack Knife. Standard issue British Army, all steel jack knife. Known in the cutlery trade as the \' Burma knife \' the all steel knife was designed to replace the traditional knife in tropical theatres. Dated 1945 and manufacturer marked \' H Rowbotham & Co, Sheffield \' and \' oil the joint \' with knife blade and integral can and bottle opener. This example has evidence of sharpening to blade and in good, used condition. UK 18+...

WW2 British Anti-Gas Documents Wallet. British, 1940 ( ? ) dated anti-gas wallet used to contain documents, personnel effects. In good, supple condition with a few very minor tears. Manufacturer marked and dated, but a little indistinct.

WW2 British Anti-Gas Spectacles. WW2 issue MkIII prescription spectacles for use when wearing the gas mask. Introduced in 1939 the MkIII had flat arms to avoid fouling or damage to the side of the gas mask whilst in wear. Good, used condition contained in the original metal case with original instruction label. Owner's details have been removed from the label in the lid.

WW2 British Anti-Gas Wallet. Small anti-gas wallet for use with the AB64 paybook or personnel effects. 19cms x 11cms, linseed oil impregnated bag with draw string closure and internal cotton tag. In good, used condition, small tear to seam but otherwise undamaged. Pliable, unsticky condition but needs careful separation.

WW2 British Armoured Arm of Service Strips. 5 x pairs of embroidered arm of service strips for armoured troops. Cut from a role these strips featured the armoured colors red and yellow embroidered onto khaki wool. In excellent unissued condition with one moth nip between the bottom pair of strips.

WW2 British Army Camouflage Scrim Net Scarf. An original Second World War period British Army camouflage scrim net. Introduced in 1942, as a means to aid personal concealment, and was intended to be fitted over the man\'s back and shoulders to break up the outline of his shape and his equipmen, often worn as a scarf. Unique multi strand method of construction and in good order.

WW2 British Army Jungle pullover Superb condition example of the British Army Jungle pullover that was designed as part of the improved scale of equipment issue from 1944. Complete and undamaged with a 1945 dated manufacturer\'s label, in this case \'Warnorm\' by J.B.L.& Sons. In a good large size (Size 3). Some minor storage stains that look that they might well wash out.

WW2 British Artists Rifles Officer Cadet FS Cap. 1940 dated FS Cap by J.Collett Ltd. for an officer cadet of the Artists Rifles. The aspirant nature of the wearer was signified by the 35mm wide tape worn as a cap band whilst at OCTU. This example, size 7, features a white metal Artists Rifles cap badge and is in excellent, used condition.

WW2 British Beret - Armoured Personnel. 1944 dated, size 6 7/8 black beret for use by armoured troops. Clearly manufacturer marked ' British Beret Basque Ltd ' and dated 1944 with WD inspection marks. Probably unissued/lightly used and in good, clean condition.

WW2 British Beret - R.A.C.. 1945 dated, size 6 3/8 black beret for use by Royal Armoured Corps troops. Clearly manufacturer marked ' Kangol Wear Ltd ' and dated 1945 with WD inspection marks. Clean and bright die-struck badge to front. Probably unissued/lightly used and in good, clean condition. Priced to allow for the small size.

WW2 British Bomb Disposal Equipment - Stevens Stopper. A cased example of a Stevens Stopper MkII an important item of wartime bomb disposal equipment developed to overcome clockwork type fuzes. The Stopper was a device to introduce a fluid into a ticking type 17, 17A or 17B bomb fuze which could 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 ( in this case a sugar solution ) into the fuze pocket under vacuum pressure to ensure penetration into the mechanism of the fuze thus jamming up the works. Very effective and very simple. This example includes the all important pump, the collars, hoses, colletts, and clips and even a tin of sugar all contained in the original box marked to the lid ' S.S.II '. Manufactured by Aldous & Campbell serial number 2169. Heavy item, contact required to organise delivery options.

WW2 British Camouflage Poncho/Groundsheet. A scarce British camouflage rubberised poncho/groundsheet. Excellent, supple condition with all buttons and brass grommets present and intact with clear camouflage and clean interior. Two very small areas of dry and crackled surface otherwise excellent. Clearly manufacturer marked ' Express Rubber Co.Ltd ' and dated 1940.

WW2 British Carrier Pigeon Message Carrier. Original message capsule used by the British Pigeon Service. Red-painted, wax card, two-piece message container attached to a padded webbing leg strap with brass press stud closure. Good, used condition.

WW2 British Chaplain's insignia grouping. Grouping of insignia to a WW2 British chaplain. Consisting of an embroidered shoulder title , cloth chaplain's rank pips and three blackened bronze pips, five pressed wood/bone Chaplain's buttons and finally two cast bronze Chaplain's collar dogs both with indistinct manufacturer's marks. All in excellent condition.

WW2 British Cigarette Ration Tin. A well used example of a WW2 British cigarette ration tin. ' 3 MB ' to the side of the lid indicating manufacture by Metal Box.

WW2 British Corporal's stripes. Original pair of WW2 stripes for the rank of Corporal. Excellent, used condition. POSTFREE within UK

WW2 British East Surrey Officer\'s Cap. WW2 SD Officer's cap for wear by an officer of the East Surrey Regiment. Bronzed GS buttons to side with leather chinstrap and bronzed officer's east Surrey cap badge. Soft leather headband with a waxed cotton protector with maker's label for ' Lingards of Preston ' beneath. In excellent, clean condition, approx size 7.

WW2 British Escape Map - China, Formosa. Double sided map for use in Allied aircrew and special forces' escape packs. This particular map 44/N and 44/O covers China and Formosa ( Taiwan ). In excellent, probably unissued condition.

WW2 British Escape Map - Siam ( Thailand ), Malaya & Sumatra. Large, double-sided map for use in Allied aircrew and special forces' escape packs. This particular map 44/E and 44/F covers Siam ( Thailand ), Malaya & Sumatra and includes a valuable insert showing how the rest of the series of maps, with their codes, link together In excellent, probably unissued condition.

WW2 British Escape Map - Sumatra, Java & Borneo. Large, double-sided, rayon map for use in Allied aircrew and special forces' escape packs. This particular map 44/G and 44/H covers Java, Borneo & Sumatra and includes a valuable insert showing how the rest of the series of maps, with their codes, link togethe . In good, used condition with some rubbing with a pen description of it's usage to one border.

WW2 British Escape Map 43/K British, Silk escape map 43/K covering south west France and North East Spain to one side and North Portugal and North west Spain to the other crucially showing borders. Stored folded with other RAF paperwork which has slightly bled on to one small area. Two minor holes on one fold otherwise clean.

WW2 British Escape Map K3/H2 North Africa. Double sided map for use in Allied aircrew and special forces' escape packs. This particular map K3/H2 covering North Africa including Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Italian Libya and Spanish Rio De Oro. In excellent, probably unissued condition.

WW2 British fly button compass Another of MI.9's escape and evasion aids, a compass formed from an ordinary brass service fly button. One button swings on top of the other, pointing due north, luminous. In good condition with some oxidation. Still in working order

WW2 British G.S. Beret. 1945 dated British G.S. Beret. In lightly used condition with no evidence of having had a badge fitted, the beret is clearly dated and manufacturer marked J.Collett Ltd, size 7 1/4. Excellent, moth-free condition with very minor marking to interior.

WW2 British G.S.Beret - RHA. A good, used example of a wartime General Service beret worn by a member of the Royal Horse Artillery. Cast, lugged o/r RHA cap badge by Firmin . Clear signs of wear with no visible manufacturer's marks but inspection marks indicates manufacture in 1945. Two slight snags to crown otherwise undamaged. Approx. size 6 3/4.

WW2 British G.S.T.P. Pocket Watch - Cyma. WW2 British General Service Trade Piece by the well known Swiss maker Cyma . Nickelled case with snap bezel and back marked ' G.S.T.P. M69180 ' with a broad arrow .15 jewel Swiss made movement signed Cyma which appears to keep good time. Good clean movement, with wear to case through use.

WW2 British G.S.T.P. Pocket Watch - Frenca WW2 British General Service Trade Piece by the Swiss maker, Buser Frères & Cie S.A. under their ' Frenca ' brand. Nickelled case with snap-on bezel , back marked ' G.S.T.P. S C60866 ' with a broad arrow . 15 Jewel Swiss made movement which appears to keep good time, although a clean and service is always recommended. Good clean movement, with light wear to case through use and a lightly marked but, undamaged face.

WW2 British G.S.T.P. Pocket Watch - Jager le Coultre WW2 British General Service Time Piece by the prestige maker Jager Le Coultre . Nickelled case with snap bezel and back marked ' G.S.T.P.319873 ' with a broad arrow .15 jewel Swiss made movement signed Jager le Coultre which appears to keep good time. Good clean movement, with wear to case through use.

WW2 British G.S.T.P. Pocket Watch - Swiss Made. WW2 British General Service Trade Piece by an unknown Swiss maker. Nickelled case with snap bezel and back marked ' G.S.T.P. Q14053 ' with a broad arrow . Jewelled Swiss made movement which appears to keep good time. Good clean movement, with wear to case through us and some marking to face.

WW2 British G.S.T.P. Pocket Watch. WW2 British General Service Time Piece by an unknown maker . Nickelled case with snap bezel and back marked ' G.S.T.P.023161 ' with a broad arrow and ' S '.15 jewel Swiss made movement which appears to keep good time. Good clean movement, with wear to case through use, with initials ' J F ' scratched to reverse.

WW2 British Gas Detector Papers. A pad of WW2 British gas detector papers. Used to detect for the presence of poison gas and punched to allow for suspension. Excellent, clean condition.

WW2 British Gas Warning Poster 1. Part of a series of posters created by ' Fougasse ' the artist Kenneth Bird ( famous for his ' Careless Talk ' poster series), for the Army highlighting defensive measure against Gas. 36cms x 24cms approx. printed by Chromoworks Ltd., a favoured Government contractor for posters. Good, used condition with light marking and some minor marks and creases. Uncommon.

WW2 British Gas Warning Poster 2. Part of a series of posters created by ' Fougasse ' the artist Kenneth Bird ( famous for his ' Careless Talk ' poster series), for the Army highlighting defensive measure against Gas. 36cms x 24cms approx. printed by Chromoworks Ltd., a favoured Government contractor for posters. Good, used condition with light marking and some minor marks and creases. Uncommon. SEE also item: 9577

WW2 British General Officer's Cap. Good, example of a WW2 British officer's cap for the rank of general. Fine melton example by Herbert Johnson of New Bond St with a roan leather sweatband with a high relief bullion General officer's cap badge. Plush scarlet band with leather sweatband retained by two gilt General officer buttons. Approx size 6 7/8 with interior lining protector which has typically stiffened and become a little ' sticky '. Excellent, all round condition with no moth damage.

WW2 British Hampshire Regt. Officer\'s Cap. WW2 SD Officer\'s cap by Thomas & Stone, Jermyn St., London for wear by an officer of the Hampshire Regt. Bronzed G.S. button s to side with leather chinstrap and bronzed officer\'s Hampshire Regt. cap badge. Soft leather headband with a waxed cotton protector with manufacturer\'s details underneath. Good, clean condition with good shape, protector now a little sticky, approx size 6 3/4.

WW2 British Handbook for the 3.7 Handbook for Ordnance QF 3.7-inch,MkII on Mounting 3.7-inch AA,MkII Land Service pub. HMSO 1940. 188pgs in stiff card covers with 28 fold out plates, some in colour. In good, used condition with slightly grubby boards but contents clean and plates intact.

WW2 British Handbook for the 3.7 Inch A.A.Gun. Handbook for Ordnance QF 3.7-inch,Mk I,II and III on Mounting 3.7-inch AA,Mks I and IA Land Service pub. HMSO 1939. 290pgs in stiff card covers with 56 fold out plates, some in colour. In good, used condition with slightly grubby boards but contents clean and plates intact.

WW2 British Jack Knife. Standard issue British Army jack knife with issue lanyard. Dated 1944 and manufacturer marked ' W&S.B.Sheffield ' to can opener blade. Blade patinated with signs of light sharpening, good, overall condition.

WW2 British Jack Knife. Standard issue British Army jack knife with Bexoid grips.Clearly dated 1940 to can opener blade and manufacturer marked 'Harrison Fisher & Co., Sheffield ' and ' Trafalgar trade mark ' to blade. Good, used condition with signs of sharpening. 18+ ONLY

WW2 British Jack Knife. Standard issue British Army jack knife with issue lanyard. Clearly manufacturer marked ' ABL ' and coded ' C.C.0530 ' to can opener blade. Blade clean and bright, probably unissued.

WW2 British K.S.L.I. Officer's Cap. WW2 SD Officer's cap for wear by an officer of the King's Shropshire Light Infantry. Nickelled Light Infantry buttons to side with leather chinstrap and bronzed officer's K.S.L.I. cap badge. Soft leather ' Real Roan 'headband with a waxed cotton protector with a velvet forehead protector. Good, clean condition with two minor moth nips to underside of peak and to headband, approx size 7.

WW2 British KRRC Officer Cadet FS Cap. Coloured F.S. for an officer cadet of the KRRC The aspirant nature of the wearer was signified by the 35mm wide tape worn as a cap band whilst at OCTU. Green wool body with red backed, blackened KRRC o/r's cap badge and black composite Rifles' buttons. Red, brushed cotton lining with ink ownership details with the old soldier's ploy of keeping the crown together with paper clips. Interior shows heavy use but exterior is largely undamaged with a minor moth graze behind the OCTU band. Good, characterful example.

WW2 British made Dutch Army Cap Badge. Die-struck brass cap badge ' Nederland ' with slider manufacturer marked J.R.Gaunt, London. Worn by Dutch troops equipped in the UK during WW2. Patinated overall.

WW2 British Manual ' Fresh Target '. 1943ed. British manual ' Fresh Target '. Printed by M.E.F. this 286pg manual outlines much of the enemy equipment likely to be encountered by Allied forces. Covering everything from tanks and artillery to lorries and individual weapons each item is described alongside a b/w photograph. Includes a section on Italian equipment. Good, used condition with marking and minor tears to striking covers featuring a Tiger tank.

WW2 British Mk III Prismatic Compass. Standard WW2 British MkIII Prismatic Compass. In excellent, clean and working condition with, as usual an air bubble, but it's condition makes up for this fault. Manufacturer marked J.H.Stewart Ltd., Strand, London and as such probably supplied to an officer.

WW2 British Mk III Prismatic Compass. Standard WW2 issue British MkIII Prismatic Compass. Marked to the reverse ' T.G.C0 LTD LONDON No B272002 1944 MK111.' Brass body showing through blackened finish but all bezels etc functioning. Shows large air bubble, hence price.

WW2 British Mk.III Marching Compass 1939 dated British Mk.III marching compass with lanyard. Maker marked ' T.G.Co.Ltd, London ' to the reverse and in good working condition with clear covers and light wear to high points. Good example.

WW2 British Mk.III Marching Compass & Pouch. An undated British Mk.III marching compass with 1943 ( ? ) dated '37 Patt pouch. Maker marked ' E.R.Watts & Son, London ' also marked ' F.J.A.Watson-Baker to the reverse. In good working condition with clear covers and light wear to high points with heat distortion of the rubber anti-slip ring to the reverse. Some loss of alcohol filling. Good example accompanied by clean '37 Patt compass pouch.

WW2 BRITISH Mk.III MARCHING COMPASS BY T.G. Co. Ltd. A complete and working Mk.III Marching compass dated 1940. Original black paint virtually complete. Mechanism all working and glass etc relatively clear. Compass bezel/needle free and swings easily. Top glass has the twin protector bars.

WW2 British MkIII \' Turtle \' helmet. A good example of the WW2 British MkIII \' Turtle \' style helmet. Manufactured in manganese steel with a distinctive shape introduced to provide better protection than the previous MkII. Its first widespread distribution occurred in 1944 to the British and Canadian troops preparing for the Normandy landing. Finished in rough textured khaki paint the shell partially marked \' BMB \' indicating manufacture by Briggs Motor Bodies and again partially marked with date \' 44 \' . Good, clean example.

WW2 British Monocular - Wilts Yeomanry. Uncommon British military monocular. x6 magnification by Ross of London with adjustable focus eyepiece. This example marked ' C Squadron Royal Wilts Yeomanry No.16 '. Clean condition and optically sound contained in original leather case with carrying strap.Has what appears to be a well executed, contemporary repair to the closing strap.

WW2 British Naval ' Normandy ' casualty medal group. Medal grouping to P/O.Leonard Bayley of the destroyer HMS Boadicea. Bayley was killed when Boadicea was sunk by German aircraft on 13/06/44 when in support of the Normandy landings. Grouping in it's original box with a Middlesborough address and original named award slip. Group consists of a 39-45 Star, Africa Star with N.Africa bar, Atlantic Star bar France and Germany and War Medal. All with original ribbons with bars mounted onto ribbons. All medals in good condition, toned overall.

WW2 British Naval Officer's Cap Wreath. A good example of the all metal, economy cap wreath as worn by British Naval officers during WW2. This pattern helped alleviate shortages of the bullion used in the traditional pattern. Good, clean condition with rich crimson velvet to crown.

WW2 BRITISH NAVAL OFFICERS TUNIC AND SERVICE CAP-NAMED. A good condition WW2 British naval officers blue tunic and service cap named to a Leiutenant Commander NJH BONNER 1819. There is a named Gieves makers label on inside pocket. Jacket is in excellent overall condition with no damage or moth. This is a well decorated member of the navy as seen from his medal ribbons, and saw action in several theatres of the war. He obviously served well beyond the end of the war in fact up until 1953, as he has the Queen's Coronation medal. Orders are as follow- OBE.DSC. 39-45 star. Atlantic star. Africa star. Burmah star.39-45 war medal. Naval GSM amd Queens Coronation medal. Would be well worth some reserce on this officer. comes complete with a WW2 Officers service peaked cap. It is not named to him, but came with the jacket from the same source and is from the same taylor Gieves.

WW2 British Naval Provost Marshal armband. Scarce WW2 period British Naval Provost Marshal armband. Wool construction with ribbon edging and lining with snap closures. Previously a sealed pattern with evidence of the label attachment to one edge. Excellent, clean condition.

WW2 British Netted Helmet. WW2 MkII British helmet with net. No manufacturer details to rim of helmet but the MkII, 1939 dated, size 6 3/4 liner was produced by Briggs Motor Bodies. Good, clean condition with original finish.

WW2 British No 199 Mk IV Time Fuse. WW2 British No 199 Mk IV time fuse for the British 3.7 Inch AA projectile Gun. Probably taken from the assembly line before inspection as it carries no designation or inspection marks. Good, clean condition , disassembles. INERT

WW2 British No.4 Mk.I bayonet. Original British No.4 Mk1 cruciform bayonet introduced in November 1939 for the No.4 Rifle. Clearly stamped with Royal cypher, designation and SM for Singer Manufacturing.. Complete with correct No.4 Mk1 scabbard. Excellent overall condition, clean, with the majority of the original black finish, some minor denting to scabbard.

WW2 British Officer's Shirt and Collar. Large, size 17 collar, WW2 British Officers' cotton shirt. Made by ' Van Heusen ' to be sold ' only to members of H.M.Forces ' , shirt in good clean condition with accompanying detachable collar. Some wear to cuffs, otherwise in good condition.

WW2 British Officers' Burberrys Beret - Suffolk Regt. High quality WW2 British Officers' beret for an officer of the Suffolk Regiment. Manufactured by ' Burberrys ' with a prominent label to the lined interior covered by a, now ripped, protector. Fine quality serge body with lined interior with a tooled leather sweatband. A bronzed, two-bladed officers' Suffolk Regiment badge to centre. Approx size 7. Excellent, used condition with one small, 2mm snag to crown.

WW2 British paper \'Goolie Chit\'. WW2 muti-lingual British \'Goolie chit\'. Single sided, multi-coloured, printed on paper chit with six European languages under a Union flag and Royal cypher. Originating from the later stages of the War, the chit offers a reward for providing assistance and helping to defeat \'the common enemy\'. In good, clean condition with fold marks and some marking to the reverse.

WW2 British Parachute Wing. A good example of a British WW2 Airborne jump qualification wing. Embroidered to produce a high relief with stylised feathers with the parachute in similar relief . The wings embroidered directly onto a khaki wool with cheesecloth type backing. Now faded from use with clear evidence of having been removed from a uniform with original bright colouring to reverse.

WW2 British pattern time pencil. WW2 British pattern time pencil as issued to Auxiliary Units. This alloy, copper and brass example has a good deal of it's original finish complete with green band markings indicating 4 - 6 hours delay. These early British pattern delays are very scarce compared with later patterns and this example is complete but INERT.

WW2 British Pattern Time Pencil. WW2 British pattern time pencil as issued to Auxiliary Units. This alloy, copper and brass example has a good deal of it\'s original finish complete with blue band markings indicating a 20 - 30 hour delay, the less common of the delays available. These early British pattern delays are very scarce compared with later patterns and this example is complete but INERT.

WW2 British Pattern Time Pencil. WW2 British pattern time pencil as issued to Auxiliary Units. This alloy, copper and brass example has a good deal of it's original finish complete with red band markings indicating the shortest delay available 1/2 - 3/4 hour. These early British pattern delays are very scarce compared with later patterns and this example is complete but INERT. UK SALES ONLY

WW2 British Pattern Time Pencil. WW2 British pattern time pencil as issued to Auxiliary Units. This alloy, copper and brass example has a good deal of it's original finish complete with white band markings indicating a 1 1/2 - 2 1/2 hour delay. These early British pattern delays are very scarce compared with later patterns and this example is complete but INERT.

WW2 British Pattern Time Pencil. WW2 British pattern time pencil as issued to Auxiliary Units. This alloy, copper and brass example has a good deal of its original finish complete with yellow band markings indicating the shortest delay available 1/2 - 3/4 hour. These early British pattern delays are very scarce compared with later patterns and this example is complete but INERT. Minor corrosion to one side. UK SALES ONLY

WW2 British Paybook/document anti-gas wallet. Uncommon WW2 British anti-gas wallet produced with the intention of protecting the AB64 or paybook and other small personal documents. In excellent, dry condition with minor tears to corner folds and contemporary strengthening to flap with no visible date.

WW2 British Pistol Lanyard. WW2 British officer\'s pistol lanyard in good, used condition.

WW2 British plastic Parachute Regt badge. Good WW2 British plastic badge for the Parachute Regiment. Very little distortion and with both blades intact.

WW2 British Pocket Watch-Waltham. WW2 Waltham Model 1609 pocket watch. US manufactured watch approx.1943/44, nine jewel movement contained in a chromed case with screw on back and bezel. Broad arrow marked to reverse with serial number and stores number 0552/520-8049 indicated probable Royal Naval use. Good clean condition and in working condition appearing to keep good time.

WW2 British Pull Switch Tin. 1942 dated tin container for the British Switch No.1,Pull,Mark I as used by special forces, SOE etc. Lid has filling details, lot number and date in clear yellow stencilling. Good, original condition with some minor corrosion, more uncommon than the items they originally contained

WW2 British R.A. Battledress - British troops in Norway. 1940 Patt Battledress Blouse, 1943 dated, to a Lieutenant in the Royal Artillery serving with the British troops in Norway probably attached to 1st Airborne Division. With many of the Division drawn from 21st Army Group , from where the owner of this tunic probably originated, the Division went into Norway on 9th May 1945. A size 6 tunic by the Town Tailors Ltd fitting a 5' 5" - 5' 6" with a 33 - 34ins chest with good clear label and issue stamps. Embroidered RA shoulder titles, felt RA arm of service stripes and a handed pair of printed ' British Troops in Norway ' formation signs to both sleeves and red backed pips to the shoulders. In generally clean condition with some very minor areas of moth nibbles and one invisible darn to r/h shoulder. Good original unmessed with tunic.

WW2 British RA/CMP photo album - I celand, Holland and Germany. WW2 British photo album with 220+ b/w photographs outling an officers service with the RA in Iceland through OCTU to 76 Co.CMP. The images include US landings in Iceland, Churchill's visit to Reykjavik, in training with motorbikes and then Europe in 1945. Shots in Holland and ending up at Hamburg with pictures of surrendering Germans, bomb damage, bunkers, tanks and personnel. All images annotated in a well presented album with some staining to exterior of album boards.

WW2 British RAF 165 Squadron Crest. WW2 period RAF Squadron crest for No.165 Squadron. Cast from hard plaster and hand painted with integral hanging loops to reverse. 165 Sqn. formed in 1918 but saw no service, reforming in 1942 it flew Spifires until disbanded in 1946. In good overall condition with minor edge chips.

WW2 British Royal Fusiliers printed shoulder titles. Pair of unused WW2 printed shoulder titles for the Royal Fusiliers. Typical set produced for the British forces by Calico Printers Association Ltd.

WW2 British Sergeant\'s Rank Stripes. A matching pair of WW2 British Sergeant's rank stripes. Unissued condition.

WW2 British Shoulder Titles - Green Howards Pair of wartime printed shoulder titles for the Green Howards. Excellent unused condition with glue spots to the reverse. POSTFREE within UK

WW2 British Signals Bush Hat. British, WW2 felt bush hat for a member of the Royal Signals. Approx. size 7 with maker's details, sizing etc now obscured through wear, named to the inside to a Sgt. N.H.V.Lowe. Royal Corps of Signals badge to turn up backed by Signal's backing. Good overall condition with some minor areas of light mothing, chinstrap present but needing repair.

WW2 British Somaliland Shoulder Title. WW2 British Somaliland shoulder title. BeVo style embroidered construction with clear evidence of having been removed from a uniform. Scarce.

WW2 British Sweet Ration tin. British pocket size ration tin for boiled sweets. Produced by Metal Box Ltd and packed in April 1943. Some loss of finish to lid, retaining original sealing tape to much of the rim, otherwise good condition.

WW2 British Tropical Helmet. A good, probably unissued, British tropical helmet. Khaki cloth with a single fold puggaree, green baize lining with a foil protector to crown. Size 6 7/8 manufactured by Walker, Ashworth and Linney Ltd., Denton in 1942 with paper label attached to leather liner. Good, clean condition.

WW2 British Wiltshire Regt. Officer\'s Cap. A good example of a WW2 British Wiltshire Regt. officer\'s cap. Fine serge body with leather strap retained by bronzed GS buttons with bronze cap badge to front. Lined interior with intact protector over a prominent Burberrys label. Roam leather headband with a plush forehead protector. Approx. size 7 1/4. Excellent, used condition.

WW2 British Womens First Aid Nursing Yeomanry ( F.A.N.Y ) Tunic WW2 British Womens First Aid Nursing Yeomanry ( F.A.N.Y ) Tunic with the rank of Lieutenant and Sam Browne belt. Tunic bears the wartime ranking system of red buttons, in this case indicating the rank of Lieutenant, with bronzed F.A.N.Y collar badges and matching buttons. Fully lined with evidence of the tailor\'s label having been removed from the inner pocket. The Sam Browne belt has a partially legible inked, double-barrelled name. In very good overall condition with only minor moth nibbles to r/h shoulder and skirt.

WW2 British XIV Corps Deception Unit Formation Sign. Established as part of the deception plan for Operation Husky, XIV Corps was part of the equally fictitious 12th Army. This formation sign was created and worn at a local level by various minor formations in an attempt to maintain the deception of larger formations held in reserve or strategically placed. According to Mills ( Badges on Battledress 2541 ) this badge was also recorded as worn by Staff of the Mountain Warfare School at Suprino, Italy. Locally made example in good, used condition with evidence of having been removed from a uniform. Uncommon.

WW2 British \' Plastic \' Intelligence Corps Cap Badge. A good, crisp example of a WW2 British Intelligence Corps Cap Badge produced in an early form of plastic ( cellulose acetate ). No manufacture details to reverse, both brass blades intact and undamaged.

WW2 British \'37Patt. Pistol Holster. A good used \'37 Patt pistol holster dated 1939 and produced by the Mills Equipment Company with clear stampings and inspection marks. Named to a Lt.Col.R.G.Lewis to the reverse with an identity number inked to the inside of the flap. Some light marking but otherwise excellent used condition.

WW2 Bronze Panzer Assault Badge Stickpin. Original miniature WW2 Bronze Panzer Assault badge stickpin. 16mm mounted on a knurled pin with 95% original finish.

WW2 Calthrop / tyreburster. Large ( 11cm ) WW2 Calthrop / tyreburster as used by the OSS. Similar in pattern to the smaller types ( see item 5905 ), sheet steel construction spot welded together. Primarily used as area denial weapons, dfor use on roads and airfields to prevent use by wheeled traffic. Good overall condition.

WW2 Calthrop or Tyreburster. WW2 'Christmas Tree' pattern, steel calthrop or tyreburster. Probably of American design, this type was airdropped over Luftwaffe airfields and roads from late1944 and was designed to present a point or cutting edge whichever way it landed. This example has approx. 65% original green finish with an impressed 'L' on one face with some minor confusion.

WW2 Canadian .303 Bandoleer. 1043 dated cloth bandoleer for carrying 50 rounds of MkVIIZ .303 ammunition. Clearly marked with nomenclature, Canadian WD marking and dated, in good used condition with some light staining. POSTFREE within UK

WW2 Canadian 2nd Infantry Division Officer's Divisional Signs. A Pair of WW2 Canadian 2nd Infantry Division Officer's Divisional Signs. Heavy gold bullion wire embroidery on blue fine wool backing. Evidence of having been removed from a uniform, good, used condition.

WW2 Canadian Issue Browning Hi Power Pistol Holster. WW2 webbing holster for the Browning Hi Power pistol. Manufacturer marked ' ZI & T Ltd maker with a 1945 date and Canadian inspection stamp. Good, used condition.

WW2 Canadian M346 Riggers Knife. A good example of the Canadian M346 Rigger\'s Knife. Aluminum bolsters with 85mm blade, marlin spike and spear point can opener. Blade tang stamped \' CASE XX METAL STAMPINGS LTD \' indicating manufacture between 1940-42. Bolster has Canadian inspection stamp. Blades are stained but are tight with very little slack, main blade has some damage to the tip and in one section of the cutting edge which can easily be remedied by some sympathetic reshaping.

WW2 Canadian Sten gun sling. Unissued Canadian, WW2 Sten gun sling. Canadian inspection stamp, undated but taken from 1943 dated packaging ,mint and unissued.

WW2 Canadian Women\'s Army Corps badge. Bimetal capbadge for the Canadian Women\'s Army Corps. Worn on the \'ski\' type cap, in good clean condition with both loops and fixing pin.

WW2 Carrier Pigeon Warning Poster. 36cms x 49cms wartime poster warning people of the dangers of shooting carrier pigeons who may be carrying life or death messages. Carrier pigeons, it informs, are a vital part of RAF, Army and Navy signal service and fly swift and sure on a straight course. Wood pigeons, on the other hand, are pests and destroyers of crops, erratic in flight and crafty. Printed for HMSO by Lowe & Brydone Printers Ltd., London. Generally good condition with creasing and minor edge tears. One, repaired tear to top edge. Scarce.

WW2 Cased 25 Years Faithful Service Cross. WW2 German, silver 25 years faithful service cross in good unissued condition with frosting and polishing evident. Mounted for wear with pin fitting to the ribbon. Titled card case of issue in good condition with some staining and loss of finish to base and containing a label with manufacturer's details ' Wachtler & Langer, Mittweida '.

WW2 Casualty group Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders. Group of four to 2984651 Pvt. John Lamont Spiers Penman of the Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders KIA 01/08/1943 and buried in Catania War Cemetry, Sicily. Grouping indicates service in Africa with the award of the 1st Army Bar to the Africa Star. Brief research, but not confirmed, that Penman might have been with the 8th Battalion who sustained casualties on 31/07 and 01/08 in the Battle of Centuripe near Catania. Group comes with named award slip in it's original box with a Falkirk address and original medal envelopes. Good overall condition.

WW2 Casualty Medal Grouping HMS Naiad. Medal Grouping to Able Seaman C/JX 178861 Robert Barker of Murton County Durham who was killed in action on 11/03/42 on board HMS Naiad. HMS Naiad was a Dido-class light cruiser , built by Hawthorn Leslie and Company (Hebburn-on-Tyne, UK), with the keel being laid down on 26 August 1937. She was launched on 3 February 1939, and commissioned 24 July 1940. She was sunk by the German submarine U-565 south of Crete with 77 of her ship's company lost including A/S Barker. Medals, 39-45 Star, Africa and War Medal contained in original envelopes with ribbon, named condolence slip in original box addressed to Murton County Durham. In good, clean condition.

WW2 Coldstream Guards POW Grouping. A paperwork grouping to 2660871 Guardsman Bonny David Arthur Burton LASHLEY. Lashley, originally from Smethwick joined the Guards in 1940 and was a member of the war raised 5th battalion. He was probably taken prisoner in Italy in 1943. The grouping includes his paybook, release book , reserve transfer, wedding photograph, various letters and OCA membership cards. Most interestingly the grouping includes the YMCA \' Wartime Log \' for British prisoners which he shared with Lt Eric D.Collie. The Log has various notes including personnel lists and addresses, lists of films, Hut lists, diary of theatrical productions including cast lists and content lists of the various Red Cross parcels. It appears that the Log was maintained in both Oflag VIIIA and then Oflag 79 at Brunswick. The diary describes conditions in Oflag 79 in August 1944 and entries go on intermittently through 1945 until liberation by C Squadron of the 125th Cavalry of the US 30 Division. Log is quite tired but clearly legible and uncommon.

WW2 Combined Operations formation sign. An unused printed example of a WW2 Combined Operations formation sign. Red eagle, Tommy Gun and anchor printed on canvas \' tombstone \'. The badge was designed in 1942 by Lieutenant D.A. Grant RNVR. In good condition, clean condition.

WW2 Combined Operations formation signs. A good pair of used examples. Red eagle, Tommy Gun and anchor embroidered on navy wool ' tombstone " that have been cut and shaped into ovals The badge was designed in 1942 by Lieutenant D.A. Grant RNVR. In excellent unmothed condition with clear indications of having been removed from a uniform..

WW2 Combined Operations formation signs. A PAIR of unused printed examples, still joined together. Red eagle, Tommy Gun and anchor printed on canvas ' tombstone ', as issued facing pair. The badge was designed in 1942 by Lieutenant D.A. Grant RNVR. Obtained with a number of other family items and his FS fighting knife (sold)

WW2 Commando Shoulder title. Original WW2 embroidered cotton on wool \' Commando \' shoulder title. Probably unused but has glue residue to reverse.

WW2 Council of Voluntary War Work Cap badge. Bronze and gilt cap badge for a uniformed member of the CVWW. In October 1939 the Council of Voluntary War (now Welfare) Work (CVWW) was formed. During the war years, the Council was able to coordinate welfare services at home and overseas, providing over 2000 mobile canteens/libraries and around 5300 clubs, hostels and canteens across the world. Wear to gilt but otherwise excellent, used condition.

WW2 Croat Naval Legion Cap Device. Die struck nickel, second pattern badge used by officers of the Croat Naval Legion and the Croat Navy from 1943. Good, used condition with all fixing wires present and intact. Uncommon.

WW2 Croatian Air Legion Badge. Embroidered on grey Luftwaffe backing, Croatian Air Legion badge. The badge consists of a winged Croatian checkerboard shield surmounted by the Ustase emblem. Worn on the right arm/breast of the standard Luftwaffe uniform to distinguish members of the Air Legion. German personnel attached to the Legion also wore this emblem sometimes on the opposite to Croatian personnel. Good, used condition, slightly grubby with some snags. Uncommon.

WW2 Croatian Naval Legion badge. Silvered brass and enamel pinback Croatian Naval Legion badge. This scarce award was awarded to the original 900 officers and men who formed the 'Naval Legion' a naval expeditionary force who manned an improvised fleet within the German Kriegsmarine. The Legion was absorbed into the Croat Navy on it's inception following the collapse of Italy. Veterans were awarded this badge with the words 'Croat Naval Legion' around the wreath with the date 1941 superimposed on a white enamelled anchor surmounted by the checkerboard shield of Croatia. In good condition with light wear to highpoints and slight twisting and denting of wreath , coke bottle type pin intact. A scarce award to one of the Foreign Legions of the Third Reich.

WW2 Czechoslovakia Army In Exile O/R\'s Cap Badge. WW2 Czechoslovakia Army in Exile other rank\'s cap badge. Die-stamped brass with both fixing tabs intact. Has been blackened to leave the main design in relief.

WW2 CZECHOSLOVAKIA Shoulder title. Original, unissued, CZECHOSLOVAKIA shoulder title. Embroidered on wool these titles were intended to be worn by Free Czech forces such as the Czech Independent Armoured Brigade serving with British forces. Good, clean condition with some glue residue to reverse.

WW2 D-Day Dodgers, RAC & 10th Hussars Grouping. Medal, insignia and paperwork grouping to 14565588 Cpl.Harold Jinks previously LAA, RAC and then 10th Hussars. Group consists of Release book, record of service and certificate of transfer with various items of ephemera including a hand-written copy of all of the verses to the ' D-Day Dodgers ' song, letters etc. Medals - 39-45, Africa, and Italy stars with Defence and War with various packets, entitlement slip and partial box. Various items of cloth insignia, RAC printed shoulder title, Cpl. stripes, driver qualification and 1st Armoured insignia with a 10th Hussars cap badge. Various items of veteran and OCA paperwork.

WW2 DAF Werkschar Buckle. Die struck aluminium buckle for the Deutsche Arbeits Front. Separate, soldered catch with steel roller with drawn prongs. Faintly manufacturer marked RZM M4/30 cast into leading edge of reverse. Excellent, clean condition.

WW2 DJ Grouping. Grouping of items from a member of the Deutsche Jungvolk. Comprising two b/w photographs showing a DJ member in uniform. a late pattern, printed armband with evidence of having been stitched to a uniform and finally an unused DJ shoulder strap from Jungbann 253 from Lahntal. Strap has RZM and original price label to reverse and would appear to be unissued but does have some slight mothing, all other items in good, clean condition.

WW2 DJ Training Stick Grenade. Half size stick grenade that was used by DJ and and other youth movements for training in the throwing of grenades. As the Nazi youth movements became increasingly militaristic their training followed suit with more emphasis being placed on basic military training. Grenade throwing became part of the requirements for passing the various proficiency awards in many of the organisations. Good used condition with some residual red paint to body of the grenade, no other markings.

WW2 Drill PIAT Projectile. WW2 MkIII Drill projectile for the PIAT. Painted black overall which would originally have had ' DRILL ' stencilled to the body differentiate it from the regular explosive pattern. This projectile is empty and the dummy fuze is absent. Fully strippable with various manufacturer and batch markings to tail. Good overall condition. INERT. UK sales ONLY.

WW2 Dutch NSB Propaganda Comic Strip. Lanscape format propaganda comic strip entitled \' De bedrieger bedrogen \' - \' The Cheater Cheated \' appeared in 1942. The creator is most likely the German Manfred Schmidt, who is best known for his comic \' Nick Knatterton \'. Produced by the Dutch Nazi party the NSB, it tells the highly propagandised story of the downfall of the British Empire represented by John Bull and Churchill in a series of knock out blows by the Nazis and the duplicitous Uncle Sam. Printed in full colour and in good condition with some light marking. Uncommon.

WW2 Early Issue W.R.N.S. Cap. Uncommon early issue WW2 W.R.N.S. Cap. Based on the WW1 design, the cap was resurrected for the reformed W.R.N.S. service in 1939 with some alteration. Constructed in cotton twill with a multi-panel body and a heavily stitch reinforced brim with loops to carry a standard ' HMS ' tally and lined to the interior. These caps were quickly replaced by the more commonly encountered soft cap but continued to be issued until stocks were exhausted and appear in photograpic evidence well into the War. This example in good, used condition with traces of face powder to the lining and bearing a name tape with evidence of two names. Scarce item.

WW2 East Riding Yeomanry Grouping. A large grouping of paperwork and insignia to Major Edmund Joseph Scott TD, East Riding Yeomanry. Scott an Ampleforth scholar, saw service in the BEF before seeing service with CMF and then in the Middle East. He is also believed to have served in Greece and Europe. The grouping is centred around an excellent watercolour of Scott,drawn as an ' expression of gratitude to our liberators ', 2 x British Forces photo identities ( 1 x CMF, 1 x Middle East ), WW2 East Riding Yeo. history, numerous photos of armour, Shermans and Greyhound armoured cars. Various pieces of military ephemera included, letters etc with miniature medals, some insignia, large quantity of rank pips, East Riding Yeo buttons, 2 x ER Yeo. collar dogs and others. There is also a quantity of pre war paperwork, birth certificates etc along with various post war regimental assoc. etc material. An interesting grouping that would reward further research.

WW2 East Riding Yeomanry History. 1946 1st ed. ' Europe Revisited ' - the East Riding Yeomanry in the liberation of Europe and the defeat of Germany. 98pgs, b/w illustrations, fold out maps and roll of honour. Concise wartime history of a Sherman armed armoured regiment. Good, clean condition.

WW2 East Riding Yeomanry Medal Group. WW2 medal group to 7896980 CpTpr.J.W.Best E.Riding Yeo. Includes 1939-45 , France & Germany Stars, Defence and War Medals and a Territorial Efficiency Medal . All medals in good condition with TEM lightly toned with some minor edge knocks. The 1st Battalion of this unit was equipped with Sherman DD tanks, landing on D Day and fighting through Normandy as part of 27th Armoured Brigade. It moved on to 33rd Armoured for the fighting into Belgium and Holland and ended up as part of 79th Armoured equipped with Buffalos for the crossing of the Rhine. Worthy of further research.

WW2 East Yorkshire Slouch Hat. A good, used, WW2 slouch hat bearing the badge of the East Yorkshire Regt. Solid felt body with some very minor moth nibbles with a six fold puggaree with a rifle green additional fold and a fastening stud to allow the folding of one side. Brown leather headband, broad arrow marked with the mark of Failsworth Hats and a date of 194?. Approx. size 6 3/4 with flaking and splitting of headband. Good example. The 1st Batt. E.Yorks Regt. saw extensive service in India and Burma during WW2.

WW2 Eastern Peoples award 1st class in gold with swords A WW2 Eastern Peoples award 1st class in gold with swords. Gold washed zinc construction with block hinge and flat wire retaining hook. In good, used condition, some defamation of pin from wear and wear to highpoints.

WW2 Economy Manchester Regt. Cap Badge. WW2 plastic, economy cap badge for the Manchester Regt. Manufacturer marked to the reverse ' A.Stanley & Sons, Walsall '. Sharp and clean example with both blades intact.

WW2 EK II ringmarked ' 4 '. Iron Cross Second Class by Steinhauer & Luck of Ludenscheid carrying the ringmark ' 4 '. Excellent, clean example with undamaged core and bright frame that is now with a pleasing patination. Incuse relief maker's code to suspension ring accompanied by an original length of ribbon.

WW2 EKI Unmarked WW2 EKI. Three piece construction body with block hinge , contoured pin and wire ' C ' catch. Frame is heavily patinated as is the reverse with a pronounced shadow behind the pin. Clearly a worn item, with the pin bent to shape and a slightly sloppy hinge and a squared corner to top arm of cross. Obverse face shows lightly polished highlights with patination areas protected by the frame beading. Uncleaned and ' been there ' cross.

WW2 EKI - Funcke & Bruninghaus WW2 pinback EKI, LDO marked ' L/56 ' for the maker Funcke & Bruninghaus. Steel core with silvered frame and block and barrel hinge and flat wire catch with tapered pin with LDO number stamped to the outside face. Patinated finish to silvered parts with rubbing of finish to highpoints of the core. Good, overall condition.

WW2 EKI - Paul Meybauer. WW2 pinback EKI, . Steel core with silvered frame and block and barrel hinge and wire catch with ' coke bottle ' pin bearing partial impressed mark of L/13 for Paul Meybauer, Berlin. The manufacturer marking has been struck off level creating a deep strike for ' L/1 ' and only a partial striking of the ' 3 '. All aspects of construction point to a late construction cross. In good, overall condition with the exception of a small crease to the reverse of one of the arms causing the point to fold back but otherwise good condition.

WW2 EKI - Steinhauer und Luck. WW2 pinback EKI, pin marked ' 4 ' for the maker Steinhauer und Luck, Ludenscheid, steel core with silvered frame and block and barrel hinge and flat wire catch with tapered pin with number stamped to the outside face. Patinated finish to silvered parts with rubbing of finish to highpoints of the core. This cross came into a colleague's shop in a tin of coins and other war souvenirs from an Eighth Army veteran and is uncleaned and untouched.

WW2 EKI - unmarked. WW2 pinback EKI, . Steel core with silvered frame and block and barrel hinge and flat wire catch with tapered pin . Patinated finish to silvered parts with the date 13, XII, 43 scratched to the reverse. Good, overall condition.

WW2 EKI. Original, three piece construction EKI. Contoured pin with block hinge and flat wire catch with no evidence of manufacturer markings. Heavily toned frame and body with steel core displaying some bubbling to blackened finish. Good example, priced with a view to condition.

WW2 EKII - unmarked. Iron Cross Second Class - unknown manufacturer. Cross with patinated silver frame with some bubbling to obverse of the core and flattening of frame to reverse. otherwise good example of an EKII. Accompanied by an original length of ribbon.

WW2 EKII - unmarked. Iron Cross Second Class - unknown manufacturer. Three piece cross with patinated silver frame with some light marking to core, unmarked suspension ring. Good example of an EKII. Accompanied by an original length of ribbon.

WW2 EKII/Russian Front Buttonholes. Original EKII and Russian Front award ribbons for wear on the lapel. 28mm ,EKII ribbon laid over Russian Front ribbon attached to a button, 12mm. Priced individually inc. of UK postage.

WW2 Emergency Chart of the South Atlantic. Unusual 1942 chart of the South Atlantic specially prepared by the Navigators & Engineers Officers Union. Printed in waterproof ink on waterproof paper with a monthly synopsis of weather conditions to the reverse. Designed to be used in a lifeboat or other emergency situation and unusual example of Naval survival equipment.

WW2 Escape Map - ' Zones of France '. WW2 Escape Map ' Zones of France - second edition Mar.1944 '. Printed on Viscose Rayon or ' Bemberg silk ' this single sided 1:2,000,000 scale map was on widespread issue to many of the airborne forces involved in the Normandy invasion. In excellent condition, still in it's original folded state.

WW2 Escape, Evasion and Survival Ephemera. WW2 British escape, evasion and survival grouping. Featuring two manuals ' The Jungle Hiker ', ' Under the Greenwood Tree ' and confidential and secret notes outlining aspects of Malaya and Burma. Both manuals outline survival in the jungle along with hints at Tamil, Sinhalese and Burmese basic language. Interesting grouping.

WW2 Family Grouping - Wilts Regt Casualty and ATS. Medals and documents to 4105249 Sgt.Thomas P.Preedy Wilts Regt. KIA on 02/10/1944 and his sister L/275785 Teresa C.M.Preedy A.T.S. Sgt. Preedy is commemorated on the Groesbeek Memorial his grouping includes his will, IWGC documentation, effects form, War Office letters and a letter from his CO outlining the events surrounding his death. There is a newspaper clipping that may well relate along with medals and packets including the 39-45 Star, F&G Star, Defence and War medals. Preedy, originally from Hereford was killed in the Elst area whilst serving with the 5th Btn. Wilts Regt and was listed as missing. The letter accompanying this group suggests he was lost when the farmhouse he was in was destroyed by fire. His sister's Defence medal grouping includes paybook, release book, official release forms, letters and cards. All items in good condition and are as found from the family.

WW2 FANY Beret. A good example of a beret worn by a FANY Officer. Fine serge with bronzed badge by J.R.Gaunt mounted on maroon backing. Silk style lining sporting a Scott & Co label announcing ' Official W.T.S. ( F.A.N.Y ) '. Name tag ' Anne Blakway.50. ' to interior with a number in stitches applied to the headband. In excellent, clean condition with only very light wear.

WW2 FANY Cap. A good example of a cap worn by a FANY Officer. Fine serge with bronzed badge with a silk style lining sporting a Scott & Co label announcing ' Official W.T.S. ( F.A.N.Y ) '. In excellent, clean condition with only very light wear.

WW2 FANY shoulder title. Embroidered shoulder title for the Women\'s Transport Service. From it\'s earlier war involvement with the ATS the FANYs became inextricably linked to SOE after an accidental selection of two members by Col. Gubbins. This example, clearly having been removed from a uniform is in good, unmothed condition.

WW2 Far East POW Group. Small grouping to 4976475 L/Cpl.L.Ollerenshaw 1/5 Batt Sherwood Foresters. Comprising 39/45 and Pacific Stars, War Medal and Territorial Efficientcy Medal ( Pte ), King's Badge , Notts & Derbys cap badge, 1939 Regimental Postcard and three POW letters. It would appear that Ollerenshaw served in France before heading to Singapore in October 1941 as part of 18 Div. He was captured there in 1942 with the other members of 1/5th Sherwood Foresters and ended up in No.4 POW Camp Thailand.

WW2 Feldmutze Cap Emblem. Artificial cellulose silk M36 type national emblem for use on the Wehrmacht feldmutze. BeVo type construction, cut from a roll and unused. Excellent condition, slightly dusty reverse.

WW2 Fleet Air Arm Wings. A good pair of WW2 of wings in bullion embroidery ( 80mm ). Three hook and eye fasteners to reverse. In good, used condition with loss of paper backing to reverse.

WW2 Formation signs - British Reinforcement Centre ( India ). Facing pair of printed WW2 formation signs for the British Reinforcement Centre ( India ). This was an organisation established for the training of reinforcements on arrival in India before being deployed to the fighting divisions. Good, used condition, slight fading with evidence of having been attached to a uniform.

WW2 Free Czechoslovak Army Artillery badge. An uncommon, original 1940 ' Czechosloakia Artillery in England ' badge. Oxidised sliver plated example, depicting crossed gun barrels surmounted by a shield bearing the Coat of Arms of Czechoslovakia, a lion with cross in shield to its side; the reverse impressed with maker's details ' H.W.Miller Ltd B'Ham 18 '. Good, used condition with light rubbing to highlights.

WW2 Free Czechoslovak Army Artillery badge. An uncommon, original 1942 \' Czechoslovakia Artillery in England \' badge. Oxidised sliver plated example, depicting crossed gun barrels surmounted by a shield bearing the Coat of Arms of Czechoslovakia, a lion with cross in shield to its side; Probably made by \' H.W.Miller Ltd B\'Ham \'. Good, used condition with light rubbing to highlights

WW2 Free French Air Force F.A.F.L. Pilot\'s Wing Supporters Badge. WW2 gilt and enamel \"F.A.F.L.\" (Forces Aériennes Françaises Libres) pinback badge. Cross of Lorraine shield on red, white and blue enamel, mirroring the design of wing worn by pilots only smaller . Excellent condition, with, no damage to the enamel.

WW2 Free French Supporters badge. original post 1940 Second World War period small size English made \' Free French \'; small diamond shaped gilt brass enamel example bearing the Cross of Lorraine and \' France Libre \', the reverse impressed with \'Regd No 83830\' a registered, design and patent date of 1939. Excellent, bright condition with undamaged enamel.

WW2 Free Norwegian Forces hallmarked silver cap badge. WW2 Free Norwegian Forces 1943 hallmarked silver cap badge. Die-cast example bearing Birmingham hallmarks. Within an oak wreath, crowned cypher of King Haakon VII JRG&S (JR Gaunt and Sons). Patinated overall.

WW2 French 29° Régiment Régional badge. WW2 Bronzed brass badge for the French 29° Régiment Régional with its. motto ' je souris et je fonce ' ( I smile and I go ). Manufactured by Drago with details to reverse. Good, used condition with rubbing to highlights.

WW2 French Dogtag & POW ID Tag. WW2 French wrist type, steel dogtag for a Gabriel Desruet with an attached POW ID tag for Stalag 1B. The POW tag is stamped with the prefix \' F \' indicating the nationality of the prisoner. Stalag 1B was a large multi-national POW camp located 2 kilometres west of Hohenstein, East Prussia now Poland.

WW2 FS FIGHTING KNIFE 2nd PATTN WITH 'BEADED AND RINGED' HANDLE. This is a very nice variation example of a 2nd Pattn FS type fighting knife with the 9 segment 'BEADED AND RINGED' cast brass grip. One of a few well known and recognized types offered by different manufacturers as the market grew for these weapons. No identifying marks of any kind. Overall conduction is excellent. The grip was originally blackened but this has worn off mostly, leaving the residue in the grip rings. Blade remains un-sharpened with needle sharp point. There is a little surface discoloration on one side, but most of the original blackening on the blade is intact too.The scabbard is lovely. Supple brown leather, top grip loop with popper works perfectly. Brown leather body is undamaged, bottom chape is also perfect. The 4 leather scabbard 'sew-on' tabs are ALL THERE. Tis exact type of knife is featured in several of the FS fighting knife books. A very good example

WW2 G.S.T.P. - Canadian issue. WW2 General Service Time Piece by an unknown maker issued to Canadian forces. Chromed case with screw off bezel and back marked ' C-13800 ' with a broad arrow surrounded by a ' C ' indicating Canadian issue.15 jewel Swiss made movement which appears to keep good time. Good clean movement, unusual.

WW2 G.S.T.P. by Jaeger-Le-Coultre. A text book example of a pocket watch with a movement of the highest possible grade being used to fulfil a specific military requirement, this ' General Service Trade Pattern ' by Jaeger-Le-Coultre fulfils this criteria. Nickelled brass case marked to reverse ' GS/TP P47733 Broad Arrow, with white dial retaining it's luminous indications to 3, 6, 9 and 12 and both hands. Case contains a fifteen jewelled calibre 467/2 movement which was entirely produced in-house by Jaeger Le Coultre in Le Sentier. Introduced in 1943 the movement carries the signature “Jaeger LeCoultre, Swiss Made” on the bridge, with the calibre number stamped next to the balance wheel, it appears to be running perfectly. Slight rubbing to case but with a clean , undamaged dial this is an excellent example.

WW2 G.S.T.P. by Jaeger-Le-Coultre. A working example of a pocket watch with a movement of the highest possible grade being used to fulfil a specific military requirement, this ' General Service Trade Pattern ' by Jaeger-Le-Coultre fulfils this criteria. Nickelled brass case marked to reverse ' GS/TP F004557 Broad Arrow, with white dial retaining it's luminous indications to 3, 6, 9 and 12 and both hands. Case contains a fifteen jewelled calibre 467/2 movement which was entirely produced in-house by Jaeger Le Coultre in Le Sentier. Introduced in 1943 the movement carries the signature “Jaeger LeCoultre, Swiss Made” on the bridge, with the calibre number stamped next to the balance wheel, it appears to be running perfectly. Rubbing and light marking to case and flaking to dial , which appears to be stable, this is a genuine example, priced to reflect the damage.

WW2 General Assault badge – Assmann. General Assault badge by Assmann & Söhne, Lüdenscheid. Later war, zinc, injection molded GAB, maker marked with the Assmann logo and number \' 1 \' indicating the die number used by Assmann. These badges have an integral catch and hinge and bear the clear marks made by the mould ejectors. Good, used condition.

WW2 General Assault Badge. A good example of a WW2 General Assault badge, non maker marked. Zinc construction with approx. 70% of it's original silvered finish with wear to high points. Applied flat wire hinge with block hinge and wire pin, retaining catch bent to one side. Good, used condition.

WW2 General Assault Badge. A good example of a WW2 General Assault badge. Zinc construction with much of it's original silvered finish. Applied flat wire hinge with block hinge and wire pin. Good condition with wear to high points.

WW2 GEORGE VI MILITARY POLICE CAP BADGE. Nice complete original WW2 era Military Police cap badge. All brass with some slight surface corrosion.

WW2 German ' Neutral ' belt buckle. All steel, die stamped plain or ' neutral buckle with manufacturer marked and dated leather tab. Tab is marked ' 1940 ' and ' Bruder Schneider A.G. Wien '. The buckle is in bright finish with a blue/black paint finish to the reverse but is otherwise unmarked. These buckles are not attributed to any one organisation but are sometimes seen worn by uniformed Eastern factory workers or other industrial organisations. Uncommon.

WW2 German 20mm Chrome Plated Drill Round. Scarce WW2 German 20mm chrome plated drill round for the 2cm Flak 30 and 38 guns. Very few drill rounds were issued with the guns, usually 2 drill rounds per gun. This weighted steel drill round is nickel plated and retains 95%+ of its original finish with some minor flecking and areas of rubbing. The headstamp is H40 with a Waffenampt and a manufacturer\'s monogram within a 4.5mm circle . There is a cavity in place of the primer . Excellent, bright , above average condition. INERT. UK sales ONLY

WW2 German 2nd Patt. Police Cap Badge. Die struck, white metal, 2nd pattern Police cap badge for wear on the visor cap. In good, clean condition with both fixings pins to reverse and maker marked ' G.B.M.'

WW2 German 2nd Patt. Troppenhelm. German WW2 second pattern pith helmet. Olive drap felt construction with field gray chinstrap and rim strengthening. Aluminium pith helmet eagle and national colour shields, red felt lining with a leather headband marked with size, 56 , maker marked ' M 'and date 1942, penned initials to sweatband. Shows signs of light use with some very minor dents and abrasions.

WW2 German 3.7 cm Flak 18 AP/HE T Round. WW2 German 19369 dated 3.7cm FLAK 18 AP/HET (Armour Piercing/High Explosive Trace) round. The round has a brass washed cartridge case with the headstamp 6348, date 1939 22 P (Polte) WaA436 with a fired primer. The unfired armour piercing high explosive/trace projectile has a single copper driving band and also retains some of its original black paint, 1940 date and manufacturing details stamped to the base. INERT

WW2 German 30mm MK108 Cannon shell. A scarce example of a WW2 German 30mm MK108 aircraft cannon round. Short, lacquered steel case with large capacity, thin walled ( Minengeschoss ) HE/T projectile with separate fuze. Projectile still retains some original finish with a green ring indicating a green coloured trace and stamped markings. Case, projectile and fuze with various inspection, manufacturer's and date ( 1944 ) marks. Generally in good condition with some areas of corrosion. Scarce aircraft round as used in aircraft such as the Me262.

WW2 German 5th Infantry Regt. Officer\'s Shoulder Straps. A pair of sew-in shoulder straps for an officer of the rank of Oberleutnant of the 5th Infantry Division. 5th Infantry Division were formed din 1934 fighting in Poland and France before heading for the Eastern Front , surrendering in the fight for Berlin. Good, clean condition with some very minor moth damage to the underside with rubbing to one of the pips.

WW2 German Army Markmanship Lanyard. An example of the 1st pattern, entry level of the Schützenschnur or marksmanship lanyard. Alloy shield mounted onto a plaited bullion wire lanyard. Reverse of the lanyard is faced with a material shield with the shield area covered in feld grau material. Signs of being worn with slightly grubby backing and some minor areas of rubbing.

WW2 German Army Officer\'s BeVo Cap Eagle. Silver wire on green rayon, BeVo German Army officer's cap eagle. Folded to shape with clear evidence of having been removed from a cap, good, used condition.

WW2 German Army Poster. 210mm x 295mm original Wehrmacht poster issued by the OKW. The subject of the poster is a judicious warning about spent ammunition and the value to the enemy as displayed by a popular caricature of the evil Marxist Russian. Good, used condition with some archival repairs to some tears with various chips and creases.

WW2 German Army Transport Officer (Schirmmutze) Visor Cap Uncommon WW2 Wehrmacht Transport Officer (Schirmmutze) visor cap. Heavily used example by the manufacturer \' VIRO \' - Willy ROHE ( VIRO ) KOBLENZ Schlosstr. 45. Featuring the blue waffenfarbe indicating the transport arm this officer\'s cap has a padded bullion cockade surmounted by an alloy eagle. The headband and peak underside show the evidence of heavy use with a residual manufacturer\'s label to crown. There is a smattering of moth pinholes to top pf the crown and areas of the piping are grubby. Good honest example of a cap with an uncommon piping.

WW2 German award bar stickpin. German WW2 stickpin bar with awards EK, Russian Front and Wound Badge. In good, clean condition.

WW2 German AZ66a Nose Fuzes. A pair of WW2 German AZ66a nose fuzes contained in a cardboard sleeve within an original 1942 dated phenolic fuze container. The AZ66a fuzes were used in SD10 anti personnel bombs. Both examples show signs of water ingress with slight oxidisation to vanes and slight rusting to pins but otherwise good condition with stencilled markings. Container in excellent condition.

WW2 German Bakelite Microphone with inscription ' Feind hört mit ' A WW2 German, handheld microphone with inscription ' Feind hört mit '. These handheld microphones were included with all German military radio sets with the inscription ' Feind hört mit ' a reminder that the ' enemy is listening '. Bakelite construction with a waffennampt mark moulded into the reverse. Good overall condition with one area of fraying to cable which could be cut out and some corrosion to cord reinforcement.

WW2 German BeVo Cap Cockades. Acquired as a part of a larger group of modest bring back items these are a number of BeVo national cockades for use on the side or ski cap. All unissued, some folded to shape and most with a number ' 79 ' stuck to the reverse. Priced individually. POSTFREE within UK.

WW2 German boxed 25 years faithful service cross. An excellent example of a cased 25 years faithful service cross with polished highlights and frosting and undamaged bright enamel. Cornflower blue ribbon with pin fastening. Card case with a manufacturer's label for ' Wachtler & Lange ' with slight rubbing to corners and edges.

WW2 German Cathode Ray Tube. WW2 Wehrmacht marked Cathode Ray Tube. CRTS were used in everything from oscilloscopes to radar displays. This example is 1943 dated with an i.d. label giving it's type as a DG 7-2, contained in it's original carton. Unknown as to it's working status. Unusual

WW2 German chemical warfare manual. 1943 German manual entitled \' Kampstoff-verletzungen\', Deals, essentially with all aspects of chemical warfare with chapters dealing with gases, their effect, deployment and likely treatments. 105pgs including tabulated information and formulae. In good, clean condition.

WW2 German Combat Y Straps. Original set of WW2 German combat Y straps. Good supple condition with all fittings with an Rb number stamped to one strap with some fittings manufacturer marked and dated \' 43 \'.

WW2 German Customs\' Officers shoulder boards. Matching pair of shoulder boards for an officer of the German Customs Officials. Removable pattern of shoulder board mounted with white metal Gothic-styled letters RFV ( Reichsfinanzverwaltung ). In excellent, moth free condition.

WW2 German daybadge. One piece, alloy daybadge for \'Gautreffen Gauwestf.nord - Juli 1935\'. Solid, struck construction with pin fixing to reverse. Good, clean condition with slight rubbing to highlights.

WW2 German Divisional Command Pennant. Introduced by order of April 1933 the triangular flag, divided into black, white and red stripes, was authorised for use by the commander of either an infantry or artillery division. Approx. 40cm x 27cm and constructed from four pieces of strong cotton with mounting rings sewn to corners the pennant was intended for use on vehicles. Excellent, clean condition.

WW2 German dress bayonet. A good, clean example of an O/R's dress bayonet ( 25cm blade ) with original lightweight frog and correct knot. No makers marks to either bayonet or frog. Bayonet has fully functioning catch with mortice filled with red felt indicating artillery with good, clean knot with some very minor fraying. Plating in bright undamaged condition with usual wear to scabbard. Over 18 only.

WW2 German Druck Zunder 35 Fuse container. Card box intended for the storage of German Druck Zunder 35 Fuse. This type of fuse was used on a variety of German mines including Anti Personnel, Behelfs Brettstckmine, Aluminium AT mines, Haft Hohlladung 3, and other improvised mines and demolition charges. The card container contained four of these fuses in a wooden cradle and is complete with its original packing label and an arming string. Original designation label indicating manufacture in 1943. Excellent, used condition.

WW2 German Druck Zunder 35 Fuse. Unissued WW2 German Druck Zunder 35 fuse. This type of fuse was used on a variety of German mines including Anti Personnel, Behelfs Brettstckmine, Aluminium AT mines, Haft Hohlladung 3, and other improvised mines and demolition charges. Manufacturer marked and 1939 dated. Excellent, clean condition with fibre washer, protective cap and arming string. INERT UK Sales ONLY

WW2 German Editions of Flugzeugbau. 3 x 1942 and 1943 editions of Flugzeugbau the magazine of the German aircraft construction industry. Contains illustrated articles covering technical engineering aspects of aircraft manufacture along with political pieces exhorting greater production. Generally good condition with minor foxing , tears etc.

WW2 German Egg Handgrenade. WW2 German Eierhandgranate 39 with the later ring modification to enable suspension form equipment. Complete with B.Z.E. friction type igniter which is three letter manufacturer coded and dated 1940. Igniter is complete with cord . This example was recovered from a fresh water lake in Austria and is in good, stable and complete condition with some minor pitting. INERT Available within UK only.

WW2 German EM/NCOs Belt Leather. Excellent condition, either unissued or at best lightly used, belt leather to be used by enlisted men or NCOs. Small, size 80 and clearly marked with size and Rb Numbered.

WW2 German EM/NCOs Belt Leather. Wehrmacht belt leather to be used by enlisted men or NCOs. Size 90 with difficult to decipher manufacturer markings. unmarked steel keeper. Good, used and supple condition.

WW2 German Fallschirmjager M38 Camouflage Helmet. Mid WW2 M38 Fallschirmjager Camouflage Helmet. 71cm shell by ET ( Eisenhuttenwerke, Thale ), clearly marked to rim as is the production lot number 5073 with a size 59 liner by Heisler, Berlin. Black padding material as opposed to the tan colour found on early specimens with size and manufacturing details printed to leather liner. Liner showing signs of use with staining and darkening but no apparent application of leather products. Chinstrap intact apart from where the buckle was joined which has been cut ( buckle still present ), not unusual when liberating souvenirs. Some cracking and evidence of contemporary repairs/strengthening. Vented spanner bolts retaining the second pattern liner with a two tone painted camouflage covering approx. 60% + of the shell. The helmet appears to have been tan initially and then a green brush effect dragged over the surface, some paint to interior rim . Where the paint is missing the surface has taken on a rust coloured patina.

WW2 German Fire Police Sleeve Badge - Bremervorde. Embroidered WW2 German Fire Police sleeve badge for Bremervorde. Located roughly equidistant from the cities of Hamburg, Bremen and Cuxhaven in Lower Saxony and was notable for being the location of Himmler's capture. Good, used condition.

WW2 German Fireman's dress bayonet. A good example of a dress bayonet worn by fire personnel with the ' S ' quillion. 25cm length, unmarked blade in clean, bright condition with leather washer. Bright nickel hilt with minor wear to plating with light wear to scabbard which retains 95%+ original paint finish.

WW2 German Fuze A.Z. 23. Multi-purpose combined graze and direct action fuze with an optional delay of 0.15 second and used in a variety of H.E. shells from 75 - 105mm. Displays the ' A.Z.23 ' designation and manufacturer's details and the screw head which adjusts the delayed-action setting ; from 'superquick' ( OV = Ohne Versoegerung ) to 'delay' ( MV = mit Versoegurung ). These equated to instantaneous or a delay of 0.11 second. Inspection stamp to base would indicate early manufacture. Good condition, has been cleaned. INERT Available within UK ONLY.

WW2 German Gewehrgranate Spreng 30 - Rifle Grenade. This is an example of the standard German HE rifle grenade, the Gewehrgranate Spreng 30, for use with the Schiessbechere attached to a K98 rifle. It has a steel fuze and body with a Bakelite driving band base matched to the rifling of the discharger and uses the AZ5071 PD fuze with an internal set-back safety. Comes complete with the cardboard packaging which would have contained the grenade and launching cartridge. In good overall condition with some pitting to body of the grenade, coding to fuze and inspection marks to grenade. Container in good, clean condition, dated 1944 and three letter coded indicating manufacturer. Fully strippable. INERT Available within UK only.

WW2 German Heer belt and buckle. Two piece, die struck WW2 Heer belt buckle with 1943 dated, manufacturer marked, size 85 leather belt. Buckle in excellent, crisp condition with slight surface corrosion to steel roller and one tab to reverse missing (buckle centre not loose), no discernible manufacturer markings. Belt leather in good supple condition with manufacturer marking \'AUG.SCHWAN???? AACHEN 1943\' to one end and size marking \'85\' to the other. Good, honest example.

WW2 German Heer Belt Buckle. One piece steel belt buckle for use by the Wehrmacht Heer. Not maker marked but has attached leather tab with the makers ' Dicke Berlin ' and date 1941 impressed. Has approx 70% original green finish overall with the usual wear to high points with pencilled ownership details to tab ( a Gefr. Re....? ) . Appealing buckle.

WW2 German Heer Belt Buckle. One piece steel belt buckle for use by the Wehrmacht Heer. Maker marked ( I/H?KA40 ) with attached leather tab with the makers ' Jul.Kremp, Ludenscheid ' and date 1940 impressed. Has approx 85% original green finish overall with the usual wear to high points. Good example.

WW2 German High Seas Fleet Badge - Friedrich Orth. Zinc High Seas Fleet badge by the manufacturer Friedrich Orth of Vienna. Featuring integrally cast hinge and retaining hook with steel vertical needle pin and typical concave reverse with the letters ' f o ' in relief. Also typical of mid to late War badges the gilding has faded with some areas of brighter gilding remaining to areas of the wreath and reverse. Good example.

WW2 German Infantry Assault Badge - Gottlieb & Wagner. WW2 German Infantry Assault Badge, although unmarked this example displays the characteristic and unique construction methods employed by Gottlieb & Wagner of Idar-Oberstein. Zinc, flat-backed construction with hinge and catch crimped into the body. Original wash finish has disappeared with residue appearing to indicate an original bronze finish although this may just be patination. Good, original badge.

WW2 German K98 Bayonet & Frog. A good example of a WW2 German K98 Bayonet & Frog. This bayonet has maker mark ' 44 fnj ' to ricasso for the firm Alex Coppel in 1944 & the serial number ' 6459 k '. Both phenolic grips are in excellent order with working pommel catch & waffenamt markings to pommel top edge & scabbard tip. The scabbard has mis-matched numbers and manufacturer's codes. Frog is in excellent, clean condition, dated 1939 with manufacturer's marks to reverse. Good, clean example.

WW2 German Land Customs Cap Wreath. Probably pre-War, neusilber, die struck cap wreath for use by members of the German Land Customs. Wreath complete with both pins and separate cockade.

WW2 German Li gr.Z23nA Fuze. WW2 German Li gr.Z23nA ( Leichter Infanterie Granatzünder 23 neuer Art ) fuze. This fuze was intended to operate on impact / graze with optional delay. It was intended to be used with 75mm ammunition fired by the Lig 18 light infantry howitzer. Alloy construction with clear markings indicating designation, manufacturer and date 1944. Waffenampt stamp to base. Good, used condition with some minor corrosion marks. INERT UK sales ONLY

WW2 German Luftwaffe FBG.3 Radio Unit. WW2 German Luftwaffe FBG.3 Radio Unit ( Ln. 26564 ), as used in conjunction with the FuG10 Radio System. This unit was used on many German aircraft such as the Ju87, Ju-88, He-111, Me-110 and others. This radio unit was part of the FuG10 Radio System, which was a family of transceivers for both R/T and W/T communications. Carried on a rack as part of the modular fit for the FuG10 system and common to many of the larger Luftwaffe aircraft types ( SEE image 5 ) Good overall condition with some minor cosmetic restoration but it is an unknown as to working capabilities.

WW2 German Luftwaffe Fighting/Boot Knife. A good, original example of a Luftwaffe issued boot/fighting knife - ' Kampfmesser der Wehrmacht Luftwaffe .' Brown stained, beech wood grips with 3 rivets with a 170mm double edged blade with a Luftwaffe acceptance stamp of stylised eagle enclosing a 5 to ricasso. Blade appears to be unsharpened and has some staining, finger marks etc. Scabbard retains its full black paint finish with some minor marking, scratching etc., the spring boot clips undamaged and strong. A good example that was contained in the estate of a 6th Airborne veteran.

WW2 German Luftwaffe NCO Fliegerbluse ( Flak ) - photos

WW2 German Luftwaffe NCO Fliegerbluse ( Flak ). 1943 dated Luftwaffe fliegerbluse for the rank of gefreiter, flak section. Excellent condition example with a recovered wool construction with partial rayon lining. Gefreiter rank to collar patches with corresponding, hand applied rank chevron to left arm with red piped, detachable o/r's shoulder boards. Luftwaffe Flak Artillery qualification arm badge hand applied to bottom of left arm. Original to tunic breast eagle with characteristic zig zag machine stitching typical of factory applied insignia. EKII ribbon tacked to top button hole with added award loops. Main buttons are of the typical glassine variety which all appear to be present. Rb numbered, size, date etc. to interior left hand pocket with both removable belt hooks present. In good, used condition with good nap to cloth, with one minor moth hole to front seam and some moth damage to one shoulder strap and some areas of moth grazing to nap. Good example

WW2 German Luftwaffe NCO Fliegerbluse ( Flight ). 1943 dated Luftwaffe fliegerbluse for the rank of obergefreiter, flight section. Excellent condition example with a high wool content construction with partial rayon lining. Obergefreiter rank to collar patches with corresponding, hand applied rank chevron to left arm with yellow piped, detachable o/r's shoulder boards. Original to tunic breast eagle with characteristic zig zag machine stitching typical of factory applied insignia. Main buttons appear to have been replaced, contemporaneously with large, enamelled steel, dished buttons while all other buttons are of the typical glassine variety which all appear to be present. Rb numbered, size, date etc. to interior left hand pocket with both removable belt hooks present. In excellent condition with good nap to cloth, with one minor moth hole to back l/h shoulder and very minor holes and snags to interior pockets. Good example

WW2 German Luftwaffe Wrist Compass. WW2 German Luftwaffe wrist compass with the reverse bearing the designation: AK39 FL23235-1. Original supple leather strap with the extension allowing for wear over the flying suit. Good working condition with slight frosting of cover.

WW2 German Luger Magazine. WW2 German Luger magazine. Alloy base with serial number ' 3618 ' and separate ' 2 '. Blued finish and in good, used condition.

WW2 German M1924 Stick Grenade. A good example of a 1942 dated M1924 stick grenade. Maker marked ' evy 42 ' to wooden handle and grenade body with stencilled date and lot numbers to grenade body. Cap and china pull present. Generally excellent condition with the exception of an area of wear approx.10% to reverse face ( See images ) , above average example. INERT available within UK only.

WW2 German M1934 Artillery Feldmutze. A particularly pleasing example of the M1934 Feldmutze with Artillery branch of service piping. A well used cap demonstrating the classic ' Bootsform ' , the nap of the cloth is displayed in all exposed areas of the cap whilst the original wool surface is shown in all hidden areas behind the skirts and in the fold of the top. Original cotton red ( Artillery ) soutache oversewn by seams indicating application during construction, machine woven cockade and national emblem applied by machine, heavy wear to eagle. Both zinc ventilation grommets present with accentuating black stitching added to the bottom seams. It would appear that stitching was applied to the interior lining to maintain the shape of the crown but this has now been removed. Graduated fading of lining indicative of wear with no visible markings. Good, clean condition demonstrating lots of character.

WW2 German M24 Stick Grenade. An original example of the German M24 stick grenade , the standard model used by German forces in WW2. Original Field Grau paint to head with manufacturer three letter code ' fcc ' and dated 43 and a further black printed code and 43 date to body. Handle dated 43 with letter manufacturer code which appears to be ' db ' combined with a prominent inspection stamp. Removable cap reveals porcelain ball on plaited cord attached to pull igniter. All items disassemble and are inert. Some degradation to cap retention thread which does not affect the screwing on or off of the cap. . With the exception of the area of damage this grenade would rate well above average. INERT UK sales only

WW2 German M24 Stick Grenade. An original example of the German M24 stick grenade , the standard model used by German forces in WW2. Original stencilling to body with residual 1938 marking, stamped manufacturer's details and inspection. Manufacturer three letter code ' fcc ' and dated 43 with a further inspection to handle. code and 43 date to body. Removable cap reveals porcelain ball on plaited cord attached to pull igniter. All items disassemble and are inert. The grenade has been inerted by the expedient of uncrimping the joint of the body and it's base, this has lead to a degree of loss to the joint which has subsequently been repainted. Despite this , still a very presentable example and priced to accommodate these shortcomings . With the exception of the area of damage this grenade would rate well above average. INERT UK sales only

WW2 German M35 O/R's cap eagles. A pair of WW2, die-struck M35 eagles for use on the O/R's Schirmutze or peaked cap. Both manufacturer marked ' RS & S ' and dated 1938 to the reverse and in unissued condition. Brought back in the effects of an RTR officer. Priced individually.

WW2 German M36 O/R's Cap Eagle. German M36 O/R's cap eagle. Silver/white cotton eagle on green, rayon backing using the classic Bevo weave. Unused, slightly grubby.

WW2 German M39 O/R's Breast Eagle. Uncut German M39 O/R's Breast Eagle. Silver grey cotton eagle on emerald green, rayon backing, using the classic Bevo weave. Unused, light marking.

WW2 German M39 O/R's Breast Eagle. German M39 O/R's Breast Eagle. Silver grey cotton eagle on emerald green, rayon backing, using the classic Bevo weave. Unused, but cut to shape.

WW2 German M39 O/R's Breast Eagle. German M39 O/R's Breast Eagle. Silver grey cotton eagle on emerald green, rayon backing, using the classic Bevo weave. Good, used condition, folded to shape, slightly grubby with clear evidence of having been removed from a uniform.

WW2 German M39 O/R\'s Breast Eagle. German M39 O/R\'s Breast Eagle. Silver grey cotton eagle on emerald green, rayon backing, using the classic Bevo weave. May well have been previously used as there are clear stitch marks and vague folding lines. Small hole to 10 o\'clock position on backing.

WW2 German M39 O/R\'s Cap Eagle. German M39 O/R\'s cap eagle. Mouse grey cotton eagle on Feld Grau , rayon backing, using the classic Bevo weave. Probably unused condition, folded to shape.

WW2 German M40 O/R\'s Breast Eagle. Uncut German M40 O/R's Breast Eagle. Mouse grey cotton eagle on field grey backing, using the classic Bevo weave.

WW2 German M40 O/R\'s Cap Eagle. Uncut German M40 O/R's cap eagle. Mouse grey cotton eagle on field grey, rayon backing, using the classic Bevo weave. Unused condition, folded to shape.

WW2 German M43 one-piece Eagle and Cockade. Original one-piece,BeVo weave, Army M43 cap eagle and cockade. Unused condition.

WW2 German M43 one-piece Eagle and Cockade. Original one-piece,BeVo weave, Army M43 cap eagle and cockade. Unused, clean condition.

WW2 German M44 Breast Eagle. Unissued example of the M44 breast eagle that was introduced to make savings at the manufacturing stage. Characteristic subdued mouse grey BeVo weave on triangular backing. In good condition with some glue marks to reverse where it was removed from an album.

WW2 German Marching Compass. A good example of an early WW2 German marching compass, constructed of phenolic with brass cover. The compass opens to reveal a mirrored lift up window which reflects the compass rose and allows alignment with a blade sight. Manufacturer marked \' Busch, Rathenow \' with one side having a centimetre scale. Good working condition

WW2 German Marching Compass. A good example of a WW2 German Marching Compass, constructed of brass with a blackened finish. The Compass opens to reveal a mirrored lift up window which reflects the compass rose and allows alignment with a blade sight. Manufacturer marked by the well known maker Emil Busch AG . Fold out centimetre scale to the base with nickel lanyard ring. Good working condition.

WW2 German Marching Compass. A good example of a WW2 German Marching Compass, constructed of alloy with a blackened finish. The Compass opens to reveal the compass rose with a blade sight and integral needle lock. Manufacturer marked and numbered to cover . Fold out centimetre scale to the base with brass lanyard ring. Good working condition.

WW2 German Marching Compass. A good example of a WW2 German Marching Compass, constructed of alloy with a blackened finish. The Compass opens to reveal the compass rose with a blade sight and integral needle lock. Manufacturer marked and numbered to cover . Fold out centimetre scale to the base with brass lanyard ring. Good working condition.

WW2 German Marksmanship Lanyard. 2nd pattern marksmanship lanyard introduced from January 1939 for Grades 1 - 4. Aluminium shield mounted on aluminium cords designed to be worn on parade and guard duties and whilst in walking-out dress. Good, used condition.

WW2 German MK103 13mm AP Round. 1944 dated German MK103 13mm AP round. Projectile manufacturer coded \' nhr \' and dated 1944. Brass case also dated 1944 and coded \' 44 \' with an electrical primer. Excellent, clean condition with a loose bearing in the case to give an audible indication of being inert. INERT Available within UK ONLY

WW2 German MP38/40 magazine. WW2 magazine for the German 9mm MP38 or MP40. In good used condition and marked ' M.P.38u40 ' as well as inspection marks and a 1940 construction date.

WW2 German Officer's Alloy Breast Eagle. WW2 German Officer's Alloy Breast Eagle for use on the white tunic. Pinback with integrally cast hinge and squeeze fit catch and retaining loop. Manufacturer marked to reverse. Good used condition with 99% of original silvered finish remaining.

WW2 German Officer's Breast Eagle. A good, used example of a breast eagle for a Wehrmacht Officer. Bullion wire on dark green, fine wool backing. Remains of paper backing to reverse with evidence of having been removed from a tunic.

WW2 German Officer's Brocade Belt Buckle. Standard pattern Army officer's buckle for wear on the brocade belt. Die-struck light metal construction finished with a matt patinated finish, unmarked to reverse. Good, undamaged condition.

WW2 German one piece Police national emblem. A bevo woven police cap eagle and cockade combination. Item in coffin shape in mouse grey on green for use with the visored field cap - Einheits-Feldmutze. Excellent, uncut condition on full backing.

WW2 German P38 Pistol Magazine. Original WW2 P38 Pistol magazine. Holds 8 x 9mm rounds and is marked ' P38 ' to frame along with an inspection stamp ' eagle Wa135 ' and numbered ' 845 ' to base. Good, strong spring and in good, used condition.

WW2 German Paperwork Grouping - P.O.W. Russian Front. A paperwork grouping to Uffz.Josef Albert an NCO with 12 Komp. Inf.Regt.151. The grouping consists of a number of Feldpost letters from Josef to his family written ' in the field ' varying in length from single sides to multiple pages. In one he mentions awards of EKIs. Another letter, dated November 1944, from an officer of the unit states Albert had been reported missing after heavy fighting on 13 September 1944 and as no further evidence to the contrary was available, it was assumed he had been killed. It must have been greeted with some surprise the arrival of a card dated July 1946 indicating that Albert was a prisoner of the Russians. Other ephemera with the group indicates the family religion, Catholic and further post war passes to Albert and his family. Good, used condition and would benefit from translation and further research.

WW2 German Photographs & Death Cards - Tropical Uniform. Grouping of unrelated WW2 Wehrmacht and Luftwaffe photographs showing tropical uniforms accompanied by two death notices again showing tropical uniforms. Generally good condition with some marking, creasing etc.

WW2 German Pipe Tobacco. Original 50g packs of WW2 German pipe tobacco by the manufacturer ' Arnold Boninger '. Originally found in a large carton packed in 1944 for the use of the Wehrmacht these two packs show the mark indicating that tax has been paid sealed with an embossed eagle and swastika. Excellent, clean condition with some minor crushing - original tobacco rations.

WW2 German Pocket Watch. Nickel cased, issue pocket watch normally issued to Wehrmacht officers. 15 jewel movement by Zenith with black face and luminous hands and hours. Screw back case impressed ' D. 8406313 H. ' to exterior, machine turned to the interior inscribed with various mend details. Good overall condition with some crazing to glass, appears to be in good working order, but not guaranteed.

WW2 German Police 25 year Long Service Medal. A good example of a German Police 25 year Long Service Medal. Gilt cross suspended on a watered silk ribbon with Police emblem embroidered to centre. Good, overall condition with some minor wear to surface gilding.

WW2 German Police Belt & Buckle. WW2 die-struck aluminium belt buckle for use by German Police combined with a 1943 dated Rb numbered, black leather belt. Buckle marked with a bordered ' W ' to the reverse indicating manufacture by E.F.Weidmann. with aluminium belt fittings marked ' CTD ' for Christian Theodor Dicke, Ludenscheid. Good, honest, untouched, sleepy condition.

WW2 German Police national emblem. WW2 German, machine woven national emblem for use with the O/R\'s visorless cap. Folded into shape and clearly been removed from a cap, slight fraying to one corner.

WW2 German Police Shako National Emblem. Die struck alloy national emblem for use on the Police shako and other protective headgear in use by the police forces of the Third Reich. Excellent condition example with clean, bright alloy, both mounting posts complete with washers and retaining nuts. Maker marked to reverse, shaped to fit shako.

WW2 German Political Leader's Belt Buckle. 1939 Pattern gold Political Leader's Buckle for wear with the 60mm brown leather belt. Gold-washed aluminium example with manufacturer markings ' RZM M4/22 ' to the reverse indicating manufacture by Christian Theodor Dicke, Lüdenscheid. Excellent, used condition with slight rubbing to highlights and one small flat spot to edge.

WW2 German postcard - Willrich - Fw.Arpte. Colour postcard by well known German artist ' Willrich '. This card features the Fallschirmjager Knight's Cross winner Fw.Arpte and was sold in aid of the DDA. Card has some very minor creases but the image is fresh and clean. Excellent example.

WW2 German postcard - Brauer Colour postcard by well known German artist \' Willrich \'. This card features the Fallschirmjager Knight\'s Cross winner Oberst. Brauer and was sold in aid of the DDA. Card has some very minor creases and staining to reverse but the image is fresh and clean. Excellent example.

WW2 German postcard - Steinhoff. Colour postcard by well known German artist \' Willrich \'. This card features the Fallschirmjager Knight\'s Cross winner Oblt. Steinhoff and was sold in aid of the DDA. Card has some very minor creases and marking to reverse but the image is fresh and clean. Excellent example.

WW2 German postcard - Willrich Colour postcard by well known German artist ' Willrich '. This card features a subject ' Ein Regimentskommandeur 'and was sold in aid of the DDA. Card is in good, unused condition. Excellent example.

WW2 German postcard - Willrich Colour postcard by well known German artist ' Willrich '. This card features a subject ' Stukaflieger 'and was sold in aid of the DDA. Card is in good, unused condition. Excellent example.

WW2 German postcard with paratrooper subject. Colour postcard by well known German artist \' Willrich \'. This card features the Fallschirmjager Knight\\\'s Cross winner Hptm. Witzig and was sold in aid of the DDA. Card is in good, unused condition. Excellent example.

WW2 German Postschutz Sports Vest Eagle. Machine woven eagle for use on the Postschutz sports vest. Excellent, unused example of these impressive and uncommon pieces of insignia, with some folding and very light marking.

WW2 German Propaganda Leaflets. Two German 1944 aerial propaganda leaflets aimed at British forces. Previously souvenirs of an anonymous DLI officer the leaflets concentrate on the ' Cassino Debacle ' and ' You Americans are solo-different '. One leaflet has been contemporaneously repaired by letting a section of another leaflet to complete a missing section with both leaflets displaying creases, minor tears etc.

WW2 German Propaganda Photographs. 20 x WW2, 24cms x 18cms propaganda photographs designed for consumption by occupied Holland. Primarily published in 1944 but with some earlier, with subjects from Rommel to Tigers on the Eastern front with Dutch captions. Printed on poor quality but thick paper. Good, used condition.

WW2 German Propaganda Postcard featuring an EKII. Postally unused propaganda postcard featuring a striking design of an EKII surmounted by oak leaves. Excellent, clean condition. POSTFREE within UK.

WW2 German RAD buckle. Injection moulded aluminium buckle for the Reichsarbeitdienst or Labour service. No visible manufacturer\'s marks to the buckle but with a 1938 date and the manufacturer \' Paulmann & Crone, Ludenscheid \' stamped to the leather tab. Good, clean detailing with overall patination, some loose stitching to leather tab.

WW2 German RAD Officer's Unit Sleeve Shield. WW2 German RAD Officer's unit assignment sleeve shield for unit 133/6. Shield is embroidered in silver wire and manufacturer marked to reverse. Excellent used example shaped to fit with evidence of having been removed from a uniform.

WW2 German RADwJ Service Neck Badge. Alloy, pin back WW2 German RADwJ service neck badge. No manufacturer markings with large amount of silver wash remaining.

WW2 German Red Cross O/R's Belt Buckle. Die cast aluminium belt buckle for the DRK or German Red Cross. Crisp detailing with very minor wear to high points, marked ' Ges Gesch 1 ' to reverse. Excellent condition.

WW2 German Reich Service Flag. Large 3.25m x 1.9m approx German Reich Service Flag. Part of a grouping of more modest bring back items items, this flag has clearly been flown with fraying of one end and some very minor damage ( See photos ). Retaining halyard lines and a manufacturer's label of ' Apfelstedt & Hornung, Hamburg '. Excellent large ' souvenir ' !

WW2 German S.A. Sports Vest Emblem. An unissued example of WW2 period S.A. sports vest emblem. Classic BeVo weave construction with clear evidence of having been cut from a roll. Good condition with some creasing.

WW2 German S84/98 bayonet and frog. Excellent condition 1938 dated S84/98 bayonet for the K98 rifle. Blade manufacturer marked ' Carl Eickhorn ' with deep red phenolic plastic grips with a blued scabbard, all with numerous inspection stamps. Contained in a 1936 dated, manufacturer marked frog which is also unit and LBA marked indicating Luftwaffe issue. In excellent condition with all metal parts with 98% deep blue.

WW2 German Shooting Wall Plaque. 19cms x 27cms wall plaque given as a shooting prize or as a presentation piece for a course in 1941. This example has a silver, artist signed, plaque portraying a MG08 team in relief surmounting a separate spray of oak leaves. Below this a brass, previously silvered, triangle inscribed ' Gew.v.Lehrgang 1941 4.Gruppe ' mounted on a beech board. Attractive item in good condition with polished highlights.

WW2 German Shoulder Strap Unit Slip-Ons. A pair of slip-on unit identity sleeves to go over shoulder straps. Wool with chain stitch ' 115 ' in green indicating 115 Motorized Rifle Regiment. Good, clean condition. POSTFREE within UK

WW2 German Shoulder Strap Unit Slip-Ons. A pair of slip-on unit identity sleeves to go over shoulder straps. Wool with chain stitch ' 239 ' in red indicating 239th Artillery Regiment. Good, clean condition. POSTFREE within UK

WW2 GERMAN SOUVENIRS FROM NORWAY. CUP AND KNIFE. Recently purchased with a nice Third Reich navy dagger, these items came via a British intelligence Officer and apparently were bought back from Norway. This is a very nice white china cup with a blue Third Reich eagle and swastika. Base of the cup has a nice clear Norwegian maker in green. I have had different pieces of chine from this company before, bowls, mugs etc., and apparently they are still in business! Along with this cup is a nice Norwegian skinning knife, been used and has writing and a blue and white flag on the scabbard leather. Both came together, so have kept tem as such.

WW2 German SS Polizei postcard. Unused German WW2 postcard featuring men from the SS Polizei on the Eastern Front. This card was issued in 1942 in aid of the German Police day. Good, clean condition. POSTFREE within UK

WW2 German Sturmgewehr44 STG/MP44 Wooden Grips. Original wooden WW2 German Sturmgewehr44 STG/MP44 grips with attaching cross bolt. Good, used condition with some bruising and small chips.

WW2 German Sun Helmet. 1942 dated, unissued example of a German 2nd type, felt and cork sun helmet. Die-struck alloy shields to both sides with some wear to paint finish. Undamaged chinstrap and leather edging. Clean leather half lining/forehead protector manufacturer marked ' A P N 1942 ' and sized 56 to the interior with various glued, presumably inspection labels present. Excellent condition with some minor bruising to crown.

WW2 German Tropical Belt. Excellent, probably unissued, WW2 webbing tropical belt. Size stamped ' 85 ' with leather buckle retainer and painted catch. Rb number stamped to one end but impossible to decipher.

WW2 German U-Boat War Badge. U-Boat War Badge, gilded zinc construction with a design that is associated with E.Ferd.Wiedmann although unmarked. Tombac pin hinge and catch which have all been soldered to the badge. Good, worn condition with much wear to gilding and some verdigris and minor corrosion to reverse.

WW2 German U-Boat War Badge. U-Boat War Badge, gilded zinc construction maker marked ' fo ' for Friedrich Orth. Good detail with steel pin to reverse with a gently subdued finish to the gilt wash, typical of the zinc badges where the gilding fades over time. Good example.

WW2 German U-Boat War Badge. U-Boat War Badge, gilded zinc construction maker marked ' fo ' for Friedrich Orth. Good detail with steel pin to reverse with the gilt wash now only visible in the recesses, typical of the zinc badges where the gilding fades over time. Pin slightly distorted through wear. Good example.

WW2 GERMAN WEHRMACHT BELT AND BUCKLE. A very good example of a well used alloy Wehrmacht buckle with black leather belt with great character. Buckle has lost all of the original green paint from the face, but the reverse is all still present. Belt has the integral adjustment ‘tongue’ on the inside. Buckle has the female loop cast into the frame. A great looking combination, that have obviously ‘been there and done it!’

WW2 German Willrich postcard. Classic study by the German artist Willrich entitled \' Ein Panzer Pionier\'. Overstamped to the reverse by the DDA. In excellent, clean condition.

WW2 German Winterhilfswerk Badges. 5 x pinback badges for WW2 German Winterhilfswerk - "winter help work" for the winter Relief of the German Peoples. It was the official Nazi Party winter relief charity and these badges feature woven coats of arms of Gaus within Germany. All in good, used condition, some rubbing to highlights and very minor corrosion, all with intact pins.

WW2 German wreath for crusher style cap. Flat silver wire, machine woven wreath/cockade combination for use on the officer\'s \'old style\' or crusher cap. This classic example of BeVo manufacture is in excellent used condition with clear evidence of having been removed from a cap. Uncommon.

WW2 German Wrist Compass. Scarce pattern Wehrmacht wrist compass. Alloy bodied prismatic pattern with galvanised cover and leather wrist band and centimetre scale to one side. No obvious markings. Good, used condition with all azimuths etc free moving .

WW2 German Zollbeamte ( Customs ) cuff title. Wire embroidered cuff title for a Zollbeamte or Customs official. Worn on the left cuff, this particular example has evidence of having been removed from a tunic, full length. In good used condition.

WW2 German ZZ42 Igniters. One of several standard igniters produced by the German forces, the ZZ42 was primarily designed for use with the Schu mine but was adapted for use in booby traps and other munitions. Phenolic body with manufacture marked and 1943 dated central spindle. Complete with removable transit cover. INERT UK sales ONLY. Several available and priced individually.

WW2 Gloucestershire Regiment Plastic Cap Badge & Back Badge. WW2 Gloucestershire Regiment plastic, economy issue cap badge with accompanying Glosters\' plastic back badge. Both items in good, clean condition with very little distortion, main badge with no manufacturer\'s details whilst the back badge bears the marks of Arthur Stanley, Walsall.

WW2 Grenade .303"Rifle, Practice No.36, MkII. Intended for practice firing from the Grenade Cup Discharger the Grenade .303"Rifle, Practice No.36, MkII differs from it's predecessor by having a modified base plug. The plug and it's attendant gas check had a larger thread to allow for continuous firing which had a tendency to break the threaded studs of the MkI. This example retains 75% of it's original white finish with a base plug made by ' SEG ' in 1942, fully strippable. INERT - UK SALES ONLY

WW2 Grenade, Hand, No.80, Smoke Mk I. Scarce example of a British WW2 Grenade, Hand, No.80, Smoke Mk I. or No.80, Smoke, WP. This grenade was the genesis of the current British Army ' L ' Series smoke grenades and was introduced in 1943 as a smoke grenade but was just as often used in the AP or incendiary role. Equipped with a 1944 dated ' striker mechanism No.2 MkI ' this wartime example can be differentiated with post War examples by the colour and lack of a red filling stripe.This example has been from a damp environment leaving a flaked paint finish with approx. 65% of the original paint, some corrosion to lever. The grenade has been made safe by the drilling of holes to the top of the grenade leaving none of the original white phosphorus filling remaining. Scarce. INERT Available within UK ONLY

WW2 Grenadier Guards/ 1 Corps Grouping A pleasing grouping of ephemera and insignia to an anonymous grenadier called ' Len ' who served with the regiment with I Corps as they fought from Normandy to becoming amongst the first static occupation forces in Germany. Grouping includes souvenir books of postcards from Belgium and France, an English/French phrase book that looks to be survivor of an earlier conflict, Guard's Christmas card and a wartime postcard. Insignia includes two sets of I Corps insignia, printed and embroidered, a pair of 21 Army Group ( GHQ and L of C.Troops ) and two sets of embroidered shoulder titles both square and round ended. Also accompanied by a assortment of military G.S. buttons, wool etc.all contained in the tin in which they were found.

WW2 Grouping to Anglo Chinese 360/138 Fld Regt. R.A. Bombardier. Extensive paperwork and insignia grouping to 924211 L/Bdr.Bernard Ma. Ma was born to a Chinese father and an English Mother and joined the Territorial Artillery unit 360/138 Field Regt, a unit linked with the City of London. As part of 78 Div the unit served extensively in Italy being involved in the fall of Cassino. The grouping has a large amount of paperwork and photographs, paybook, release book, testimonials, passes, orders, warrants, 36 Inf. Brig. and 78 Div newspapers and newsletters. Also included are two slip on 78 Div/RA shoulder boards and a 47th London Div sign. All items in clean condition, usual folding etc of documents. ( 40+ items ).Unusual and worthy of further research.

WW2 Hertfordshire Regiment F.S.Cap. Approx. size 7 O/R\'s FS Cap for a member of the Hertfordshire Regiment . Fitted with a brass o/r\'s Hertfordshire Regt. badge with a flannel sweatband and clear evidence of being worn by a lover of Brylcreem or other hair products which has partially obscured manufacturer\'s details. Peak, crown and tail have evidence of the insertion of paper clips as an old soldier\'s trick to maintain a sharp shape. Good, used condition.

WW2 History 4th/7th Royal Dragoon Guards. 1st ed. 1946 ' The First and the last - the story of the 4th/7th Royal Dragoon Guards 1939-1945 ' by Mjr.J.D.P.Stirling. 193pgs, heavily illustrated with b/w photographs, cartoons and pull out colour maps covering the history of the Regiment from Dunkirk, equipped with MkVIb tanks to Normandy with Sherman DDs onto the Rhine. Good, clean condition with some light marking to boards.

WW2 Hitler in Seiner Heimat - Heinrich Hoffman. Original 1938 card covered photo study entitled \' Hitler in Seiner Heimat \' essentially Hitler in his homeland. 50+ pages comprising b/w photographs of Hitler greeting crowds in Germany and then in the successful operations surrounding the Anschluss and Sudetenland. Published by the official photographer of the NSDAP Heinrich Hoffman. Good, used condition although the covers have ben covered in a protective film.

WW2 HJ Leistungsabzeichen - Proficiency Badge. A silver class HJ Leistungsabzeichen - Hitler Youth proficiency badge in good + used condition. Badge has been silvered with wear to highpoints. RZM and M1/34 maker marked for Karl Wurster-Markneukirchen to the reverse with issue number. Badge features a pinback fitting and has a name scratched to the reverse.

WW2 HJ Publication Wille und Macht. C1941 German Hitler Youth publication ' Wille und Macht '. A bi-weekly leadership of the Nationalist Socialist Youth by Baldur Von Schirach. Good, clean copy. POSTFREE within UK

WW2 Hungarian 39M Bezard Type Compass. A WW2 Hungarian 39M Bezard type compass. Fluid- dampened pre-war version with a red and white needle produced by MOM (Magyar Optikai Művek, Hungarian Optical Works). Bakelite body with aluminium fittings and in working order.

WW2 Hungarian Dog Tag. WW2 M38 Hungarian dog tag. Aluminium construction containing paper forms, in this example made out to Wallek Imrene, and closed with a catch. Original, wire reinforced neck cord.

WW2 Identity Document for Ethnic German Resettlement . Original WW2 Deutscher Umsiedler, a processing document issued to a Volksdeutsche allowing movement to the Greater Reich. Pass indicates subject has been X-rayed and checked for trachoma and would have ben worn around the neck attached by a lanyard during the screening process. The document would be exchanged for an Umsiedler Ausweis on successful screening. Scarce survivor of the Third Reich's ethnic engineering.

WW2 Imperial Japanese Army ID Book. A WW2 Imperial Japanese Army Identification book or ‘ Guntai Techo ’. Cloth covered card booklet with owner\'s identity to cover with numerous hand-written and printed entries and passbook instructions pre-printed to the opening pages. Excellent, clean condition.

WW2 India Pattern MK2* SMLE Bayonet. An excellent example of an original WW2, India Pattern Mk2* SMLE Bayonet. Manufactured by the Jhelum Arsenal and dated 4/43. The pommel, crossguard and blade retain 95% original finish. The wood grips have some very light bruising. The steel mounted leather scabbard is in excellent condition with all stitching intact and dated 1943.

WW2 Infantry Assault Badge. Original WW2 Wehrmacht Infantry Assault badge. Unmarked, hollow, silvered zinc construction with crimped steel hinge and pin with a flat wire ' C ' form catch. Crisp detail with approx 60%+ of the original bright silvered finish remaining to obverse with rubbing to highlights . Has many of the attributes of hollow back badges made by Friedrich Linden. Good, original example.

WW2 Infantry Assault Badge. Original WW2 Wehrmacht Infantry Assault badge. Unmarked, semi-hollow silvered zinc construction with crimped steel catch and ' C ' form pin. Crisp detail with approx 30% of the original bright finish remaining to obverse . Good, original example.

WW2 Infantry Slip On Shoulder Boards. A matching pair of slip-on shoulder boards featuring white waffenfarbe for an officer of the rank of Obereutnant in the Infantry. Good, used condition with rubbing to wire thread.

WW2 IRON CROSS 1st CLASS - SCREWBACK, NEAR MINT. This is an iron cross in wonderful condition. Has nearly all the silver plated 'frosting' on the surfaces, with no damage and dark patina where the silver has become exposed to the atmosphere. Steel, black painted centre is perfect and in mint condition. This has the alternative method of fixing to a jacket, a screwback fitting. The reverse is again in near mint condition, I doubt if this has been issued or worn. On the lower arm of the cross, is deeply stamped the maker of 'L/18'. This is an uncommon maker and I had to look it up. An identical cross is shown as an example of the Wehrmacht Awards Iron Cross page. This maker is D.H. Mayer's, Hofkunstprageanstalt, Pforzheim. Superb example.

WW2 IRON CROSS 1st CLASS L/58. From a very old collection, this is an uncleaned Third Reich era EK1 with a pin marked with a tiny L/58. This is for the maker Rudolph Souval-Vienna, Austria. Nickel silver body is uncleaned and the paint on the iron centre is virtually intact with just some very slight wear to the legs of the swastika. Reverse in similar condition. Hook and hinge are fine. Middle of pin stamped L58.

WW2 IRON CROSS 2nd CLASS UNISUED/MINT IN PACKET. This is a beautiful medal and has been protected by being inside the original issue paper packet! It's complete with the original length of folded EKII ribbon. Iron cross itself is in mint condition with all the original frosting over the silver edges. Black paint in centre is perfect, unissued! The cross suspension ring is stamped with a '4'. Maker is 'Steinhauer & Luck'. The original buff coloured paper packet is in excellent condition, with the reverse being stamped in ink with maker 'Steinhauer & Luck'. A great medal in the packet it came in.

WW2 IRON CROSS 2nd CLASS-ORIGINAL RIBBON-MAKER '6' MARKED. An EKII in nice uncleaned condition, complete with original full length ribbon. Silver frame darkened with age and patina. Black steel centre has all the original paint. Suspension ring is stamped with a very small '6' which is for the maker Fritz Zimmermann, Stuttgart. Nice , original iron cross. One for the maker mark collectors out there.

WW2 IRON CROSS 2nd.CLASS. ORIGINAL RIBBON AND RARE MAKER. A very good example of the Iron Cross 2nd class. Medal has high silver content so has toned down with age and patina. There is no damage to the frame and the iron centre has 100% black paint. The suspension ring is stamped ‘55’ which is for J.E. Hammer Sohne. Not a common maker.

WW2 IRON CROSS FIRST CLASS WITH ‘100’ MARK. A very nice example of a Third Reich Iron Cross 1st class. In very good used condition. Silver edges and back nicely toned, black painted centre is 100%. Rear ‘coke bottle’ shaped pin shows a little wear. Pin marked ‘100’. This is for the maker Rudolf Wachtler & Lange.

WW2 IRON CROSS SECOND CLASS IN MINT CONDITION WITH PACKET OF ISSUE. An unissued EK2, complete with original ribbon. Cross is in perfect condition. Does not seem to have a ring stamp maker. Silver edges which have dulled with patina, and perfect black paint. Tan paper issue packet.(was light blue but faded)

WW2 Issue Gas Mask Spectacles. British WW2 issue gas mask spectacles contained in their original steel case. Medical officer's care notice to bottom of case with ownership details to lid. Good, used condition.

WW2 Issue R.A.F. 1925 Patt. Pistol Holster. 1941 dated R.A.F. 1925 Patt. Pistol Holster. Clearly dated and manufacturer marked and in good, used condition.

WW2 Issue R.A.F. 1937 Patt. Pistol Belt Set. A good, used example of the R.A.F. 1937 Patt pistol belt order comprising: belt, holster ammunition pouch and pistol cleaning rod. All items are manufacturer marked and dated but markings are faint with only the belt bearing a date of 1942 ? . All items are patented through use and would appear to have clearly always been together.

WW2 Italian 1891/38 Chromed Bayonet. An example of an Italian modified 1891/38 folding blade bayonet which has been converted to a fixed blade by the addition of a new crossguard. This has then been chromed overall presumably for ceremonial or parade purposes. Dark wood grips with serial number stamped to backstrap. In good, clean and bright condition. 18+ UK sales ONLY

WW2 Italian Colonial (?) Cap Badge. Die-stamped brass cap badge which I believe is for Italian colonial troops. This example was souvenired by a R.Warks Desert war veteran and recently rediscovered in with a large number of other Italian badges in a loft clear out. ( see photos ). Good, used condition.

WW2 Italian Dog Tag. WW2 Italian Dog Tag - ' Medaglioncino di riconoscimento Modello 1932 '. Stamped with year of birth, identification number, religion, name of soldier, parents, and place of residence in nickelled steel with original chain suspension.

WW2 Italian Fascist Banner. Silk banner 68 x 65cms for a Italian fascist agricultural union. Double sided with an embroidered fasces device laid on an Italian flag with details of the Union embroidered to the top and bottom. Three edges are bordered with a brocade fringe with remains of pole ties to the remaining edge. Manufacturer's details to the bottom edge ' Alla Nuova Italia, Bologna ' . Grubby with some damage to the top. Acquired from a Polish veteran's family a long with item 6773.

WW2 Italian Fascist Youth G.I.L. Badge. Alloy pinback badge featuring a left-facing bust of Benito Mussolini, surrounded by the inscription ' CREDERE OBBEDIRE COMBATTERE ' ( Believe, Obey, Fight ) and inscribed ' G.I.L.' (Gioventù Italiana del Littorio) below, reverse marked ' MODELLO DEPOSITATO RIPRODVZIONE INTERDETTA '. Good, used condition, 37.5mm.

WW2 Italian Fascist Youth Record book. WW2 Italian National Fascist Party ( Partito Nazionale Fascista, PNF) Youth record book. Featuring an embossed GIL ( Gioventu Italiana, del Littorio ) Fascist youth symbol to the cover this 62pg document covered all aspects of a youth's development from dental records to enlistment into the military. Each of these stages is accompanied by a watercolour plate showing the various uniforms worn by the various Fascist organisations. Light marking and small chips to some pages otherwise good used condition.

WW2 Italian GIL Fez. Black felt fez worn by members of the GIL - Gioventù Italiana del Littorio, the Italian Fascist Youth organisation. Felt body with tassle and sew on die struck aluminium GIL emblem with a brass ' 3 ' underneath. Good, overall condition, moth free.

WW2 Italian Infantry Officer's Bustina. Woollen WW2 Italian Infantry officer's Bustina. Wool body with cotton lining and leather headband and stud fixed flaps for wear in inclement weather. Bullion infantry device to the peak with alloy rank stars to one side for the rank of lieutenant. Good, used condition with some contemporary repair of headband and some minor areas of grazing and wear

WW2 Italian Infantry Officer's Bustina. Quality WW2 Italian officer's Bustina for an officer of the rank of 2nd lieutenant in the VI Grenadier Regiment. Fine sage green cloth body with ear flaps retained by snap fasteners with bullion rank and regimental insignia. Blue silk lining with leather sweatband with a fold out peak, again retained by snap fasteners which shows fresh colours which is in contrast to the body which displays wear and slight fading. Manufacturer's details were probably present under a celluloid diamond in the lining crown, now absent. An excellent example of a bustina displaying various features which were expensive options at the time.

WW2 Italian Military Pilots Wings. Gilt, pinback WW2 Italian military pilots wings. Flatback with finely detailed eagle clutching fasces surmounted by a crown. Unfortunately not maker marked and now patinated overall.

WW2 Italian Model 1891 Bayonet and Frog. Standard WW2 Italian Model 1891 Carcano Infantry Rifle Bayonet. Good, used example, dated 1941 to cross guard with other manufacturer stamps combined with a 1940 dated leather scabbard contained in the standard sage green leather frog.

WW2 Italian Model 1935 Fighting Knife. A good, honest example of the Italian Model 1935 Fighting Knife. Exactly the same as the MSVN 2nd Pattern knife with the exception of having a plain scabbard without the stamped fasces of the MSVN model. 21cm double edged blade with a polished hardwood handle, this example with a stained blade and slight blunting of the tip and clear signs of sharpening straight from a Midlands garage !

WW2 Italian officer's insignia grouping. Comprising a set of insignia that was souvenired by a Military Police officer during his service in Italy. Includes shoulder boards, cap insignia for both the peaked cap and bustina, rank devices for the sleeve, sword knot and brocade cross belt strap. The insignia would appear to be for a Captain on the Staff of a Divisional Artillery unit and is in excellent condition through out with no moth and bright bullion.

WW2 Italian PNF propaganda postcard. WW2 Italian propaganda postcard showing the fighting strength of the Axis. Issued by the PNF- Partito Nazionale Fascista the Italian Fascist party. Postally unused, in excellent clean condition with very minor foxing to reverse.

WW2 Italian Regio Esercito Vehicle Disc. From April 1936 onwards armored and heavy vehicles (lorries, trucks, tanks etc.) of the Regio Esercito (Royal Army) were equipped with a decorative shield made out of bronze or aluminum. The decorative shield was applied with two screws at the frontal armor, positioned at the left side. The majority of the military personnel removed the decorative shield after the downfall of Benito Mussolini on the 25th of July 1943. The decorative shield however remained in official use until August of 1943. Good condition.

WW2 Italian Silk Flag. 34cms x 24cms silk flag, a vertical tricolour of green, white, and red, defaced with the arms of Savoy. Obtained with a group of Axis flags and bunting ( see item 8768 ) that was discovered recently, ' unused '.

WW2 Italian Unissued GIL Pin badge . Gilt and enamel, pinback badge for the Italian Fascist organisation the GIL. GIL stands for Gioventù Italiana del Littorio (Italian fascist organization for children. In bright unissued condition, contained in it's original celluloid packet. Faint manufacturer's markings to reverse, packet with some holes, creases etc.

WW2 Italian-German Medal. Bronze, die struck Italian-German medal. Made and marked accordingly ' Lorioli Milano ' this Italian designed medal was not considered an official German decoration but it's use was authorised in early 1942. This bronze example is manufacturer marked and the name of the designer Domenico de Marchis is marked to the rim. Good, slightly dusty condition with original tired ribbon.

WW2 Japanese O/R's Field Cap. Late WW2 Japanese O/R's Field Cap. Reclaimed wool body with coarse hessian style lining with pressed brass buttons and Imperial star. Pig hide chinstrap and card head band with side vents with metal eyelets typical of late war production. Good, little used condition with some tearing and creasing of headband.

WW2 Japanese ' Senninriki ' Good Luck Belt. Rather than receiving its power of protection through a thousand stitches, the senninriki acquired good luck by the use of a thousand chikara or power ideograms. This power is enhanced by the stitching of a coin to the centre. Measuring approx 140cms in length, this example was decorated in ink on a sheet of cotton and then folded in half to form a belt or winding, one end has a representation of the rising sun containing another exhortation or maybe a name. Shows clear signs of use, being stained and grubby but otherwise good condition. Less common than senninbari or thousand stitch belts.

WW2 Japanese 1000 Stitch Senninbari. Cotton Japanese Senninbari or one thousand stitch belt. The belt was worn around the waist under the shirt or uniform as a good luck charm. The symbolic 1000 stitches are hand stitched onto the double thickness cotton belt bordering an applied silk red circle symbolising the Japanese flag. Below this are some stitched characters, probably the recipient's name. Additionally there are two coins stitched into the belt as additional good luck symbols. Displaying some signs of wear but generally in clean condition with all ties intact.

WW2 Japanese 1000 Stitch Senninbari. Unusual double sided, lined Senninbari. The piece of material containing the 1000 stitches has been enclosed by a cotton envelope which forms the body of the belt and to which the ties are attached. Unusually both sides of the belt are covered with characters, which are probably exhortations for good luck and brave conduct. To one side there appears to be a name or location written in a different hand to the rest of the characters. Good overall condition but with clear evidence of wear with light staining and foxing. One image shows the belt held up to the light to reveal the stitches inside the belt.

WW2 Japanese 50mm "Knee" Mortar Round. WW2 Japanese 50mm "Knee" Mortar HE Round with a Type 88 fuze. This projectile was designed for use in the Type 89 Mortar nicknamed the ' knee mortar ' by the Allies. This example was used by the Army, denoted by the red arming band. Both the body and the fuse are marked with kanji indicating date and model and serial number which is marked on the body and the removable propellant cup. 75% original finish, strippable. INERT

WW2 Japanese 50mm Model 89 ' Knee ' Mortar. The Type 89 Grenade Discharger , inaccurately and colloquially known as a ' knee mortar ' by Allied forces, was a Japanese grenade launcher or light mortar that was widely used in the Pacific Ocean theatre of World War II.This projectile is an example of the Type 89 50mm HE (high explosive) mortar shell and is fitted with an impact fuze. Fuze is complete and still retains it's original lacquer coating and has various markings. Projectile dis-assembles and has been subject to an old, but accurate repaint. INERT Available within the UK only.

WW2 Japanese Aircraft Compass. Japanese aircraft instruments are amongst the most uncommon of WW2 aero collectables .This example, a compass was fitted to at least 6 different types of aircraft and includes the Mitsubishi KI-57 TOPSY and the Koken Long Range Mono Plane. The compass is in good, used condition with all the fluid still remaining allowing the compass to work correctly with the whole unit mounted onto a spring. An alloy lapel appears to the side giving a construction date of July 1941' . Generally good, clean condition with small areas of alloy whitening. Heavy item

WW2 Japanese Arisaka Bayonet Frog. Wartime example of a leather Japanese Arisaka bayonet frog. Steel rivets and buckle. Condition is typical of much Japanese leather equipment being heavily worn with cracking and rubbing to surface finish. It is however, solid and flexible with only the securing buckle tab requiring careful handling.

WW2 Japanese Army/Navy Landing Assault Forces Badge. Japanese WWII joint Army/Navy Landing assault forces badge. Silver bullion star over embroidered on to an anchor between a broken chain on blue cotton with a paper backed reverse. Good, used condition with some marking.

WW2 Japanese Field Engineering Manual. WW2 Japanese manual which appears to be a field engineering manual with numerous illustrations from watch tower construction to railways. Linen covers, good, used condition.

ww2 Japanese good luck vest. Unusual Japanese senninbari vest. Apparently a commercially available padded vest - 'menci' trade mark label - the vest has been embroidered with a thousand stitches split between the front and the back. The stitches are arranged around two hanko or shrine seals and below one seal a good luck coin has been stitched to the vest. In good condition with some minor fraying of the lining and some staining from wear, this is an opportunity to obtain an unusual example of a Japanese senninbari.

WW2 Japanese Helmet Cover. WW2 economy Japanese helmet cover. Helmet covers were on widespread issue in the Army in an effort to reduce reflections and to enhance camouflage effect. This example has been constructed from canvas with an applied yellow felt star to the front, the multi-piece construction typical to all patterns of the cover. Army receipt markings with size and date stamped to the interior. The rough edge of the canvas has been turned over to form a pocket for the now missing drawstring with a lack of reinforcement to the edge. Clear evidence of wear with bleached and marked exterior with rust marks to interior conforming to the position of the rim of the helmet and evidence of having been wet and the start of contemporary mould growth. Good, worn example of a scarce item.

WW2 Japanese Hinomaru - flag . 43cms x34cms approx. WW2 Japanese Hinomaru.Single piece, printed cotton construction, classic example of a small Japanese National flag with cotton ties to two corners. These were often carried by troops and used as indentifiers tied to rifles or poles to signify advance positions. In good condition with one very small hole and light staining.

WW2 Japanese Hinomaru Flag. WW2 Japanese yosegaki hinomaru ( the sun disk ) or good luck flag. Approx 67x 97cms , double sided printed on silk with two faux leather reinforced corners and silk ties. Excellent condition with a couple of minor snags.

WW2 Japanese Identity Tag. WW2 Japanese identity tag. 45mm Brass oval tag with three lines of characters. Slots either end allowing the threading of string for attachment. Good condition, patinated overall.

WW2 Japanese Model 32 Helmet. A good sleepy, untouched Japanese Model 32 Helmet. Hand painted khaki finish speckled with rust flecks and light surface markings with firmly attached five pointed Army star. Chinstrap ribbons present and intact with some light staining and a little fraying. Liner and suspension system all present and intact with indications of the problems faced by the Japanese war economy by the wildly differing types of leather tongues. Drawstring intact. All internal pads present and appear to have never been untied with over painted Japanese character to rear of the rim indicating size. A good, untouched, dusty Japanese combat helmet. .

WW2 Japanese Naval Insignia. 2 x pairs of WW2 Japanese collar boards worn by Warrant Officers. Both pairs are unissued and contained in their original cellophane wrapping. These items were obtained with a grouping of insignia that appears to have been souvenired by an anonymous British RE soldier.

WW2 Japanese Naval Rank Boards. Pair of WW2 Japanese Naval shoulder rank boards equivalent to a 2nd Lieutenant . Gilt naval button with gilded chrysanthemum rank devices laid on to bullion tape which is applied to stiffened woollen boards. Steel runner and leather retainers to reverse with leather backing. Although backing leather is different these have always been a pair and are in excellent condition.

WW2 JAPANESE NCO’s KATANA SAMURAI SWORD. This sword was carried by NCO’s and were Arsenal/factory made in their 1000’s. They have a cast aluminium hilt which are coloured to look like cloth binding etc. All complete. Green steel scabbard with most of its original paint, with a couple of small dents. Polished steel, single edge blade is factory formed. Blade numbered 63777. Scabbard marked 116301. This one has old surface spotting and could do with a professional polish or restoration. I have left it how I found it. A good restoration project and a good opportunity to acquire and original WW2 Japanese souvenir.

WW2 JAPANESE NCO’s KATANA, PRESENTED TO BRITISH OFFICER. This is a very nice aluminium hilted NCO Katana. With most of the brown paint remaining on the alloy hilt. It also has a very nice polished steel blade with no blemishes or edge damage. Very bright and clean. The scabbard has perhaps over 50% of the original green paint. What makes it even more interesting and somewhat historical, is the small rectangular silver plate, permanently riveted to the obverse scabbard. It is engraved “ Presented to Captain R.P. Allison by H.Q.B.M.A . Malaya 1945”. This was the Headquarters of the British Military Administration, and was based in Kuala Lumpur. It was the interim British Governnemt and handled the Japanese surrender and the situation afterwards. There are many pictures of the Japanese surrendering their swords to British officers on record. I have not completed any further research on Captain Allison, he may prove to be an interesting subject. He obviously bought this home with him after the war and it’s now been released into the collectors market. A great sword! (Not sold to under 18)

WW2 Japanese Officer's Cap. WW2 Japanese Officer's kepi style Cap, good quality cloth with bullion star to front. Leather chin strap with three steel grommets to both sides of the body and string closure adjustment to rear . Owner's details embroidered neatly to one side. No lining, but full leather headband and internal leather stiffener. Good, wartime example with signs of wear, slight rubbing to one side of peak , light rusting and subsequent staining near grommets and similar wear to headband.

WW2 Japanese Officer's Sword Belt. Canvas and leather Japanese officer's sword belt. Almost having a feel of a field made item with aluminium fittings and evidence of alterations, this example retains the look of the standard sword belt with the simplicity of a utilitarian design. Good used condition.

WW2 Japanese Patriotic Rising Sun Flag. Double sided, printed cotton flag featuring the rising sun of Japan with a kanji to one corner indicating it to be the flag of the Ashai Shimbun Company, one of Japan’s oldest national newspaper companies.. 43cms x 35cms approx.with string ties attached to to two corners. Good, clean condition.

WW2 Japanese Personal Belongings Bag. WW2 Japanese ' Hokobukuro ' or personal belongings bag. Cotton bag 24 x 16cms closed by a drawstring overprinted to both sides with characters indicating name etc. Good, used and slightly faded condition.

WW2 Japanese Rising Sun Flag. Original WW2, silk Japanese rising sun flag . 70cms x 90cms approx with reinforced corners with cotton ties. Generally good, solid condition with some marking and staining. The two reinforced corners have some damage but still attached with some other minor tears and holes.

WW2 Japanese Rising Sun Senninbari. A classic example of a WW2 Japanese Senninbari with the symbolic ' 1000 stitches ' taking the form of a rising sun, the Japanese Imperial flag, in a central panel of the cotton belt. Belt has horizontal lines of stitching reinforcing, and giving the belt an attractive, quilted appearance. Ink characters probably a patriotic exhortation and a name, appear to one side of the stitches. Excellent condition with both ties intact and very light staining from wear.

WW2 Japanese Sake bowl. WW2 Japanese Sake bowl featuring a light blue glaze with an Imperial star motif in gold to the centre. Two gold characters feature to the inside of the foot. In good overall condition.

WW2 Japanese Silk Flag. 34cms x 24cms silk flag, a red sun on a white background - the so-called ' meatball '. Obtained with a group of Axis flags and bunting ( see item 8768 & 8766 ) that was discovered recently, ' unused '.

WW2 Japanese Silk Patriotic Flags. A bundle of Japanese silk flags mounted on miniature flag poles. A red sun on a white background - the so-called ' meatball ' the sort of souvenir to be waved at rallies and patriotic events. Obtained with a group of Axis flags and bunting ( see item 8768 & 8766 ) that was discovered recently, ' unused '. Priced individually.

WW2 JAPANESE SILK ‘MEAT BALL’ FLAG. A super conditioned silk WW2 Japanese silk banner/flag. Nicknamed by the Americans as a ‘meat ball’ flag. Features the single large red sun symbol in the centre printed on cream/white silk. It measures a decent 28” x 42” and has reinforced silk ties on two corners. In amazing condition, no holes or damage, just a few age stains to one side. We don’t get too many Japanese souvenirs, and this is a very nice example.

WW2 Japanese SNLF field cap. WW2 cotton field cap for use by an enlisted man of the Japanese Special Naval Landing Forces. All cotton body with pierced ventilators to the sides as well as reinforced holes to the reverse to allow for adjustment. Featuring a one - piece embroidered anchor patch to the front and cotton chin strap. Large ink stamp to interior giving manufacturing details - Shanghai Depot 1945. In near mint condition, excellent example .

WW2 Japanese Summer Weight Cap. WW2 Japanese Summer weight cap. Khaki, multi-piece, cotton body with reinforced, but foldable peak, leather strap and wool star stitched to front with lace adjustment/fastening to rear body. Interior is lined in white cotton with a leather sweatband, no sign of markings.Excellent and possibly unissued condition, one strap retaining button is missing but strap has been sewn to side. Unusually in my experience, this cap came with other Japanese souvenirs retained by a serviceman's family.

WW2 Japanese Tropical Helmet. WW2 Japanese Tropical Helmet, made from a bamboo framework with cotton lining and a heavier duty cotton covering. Inner cotton bands and chinstrap allowed wear in it's own right or on top of the steel helmet. Two cotton labels to interior giving manufacturing details and one for owner's details, brass Imperial Army star to front. Clearly has seen heavy use with sweat staining and wear to the interior with minor contemporary repairs to cotton bands. However, the inner framework is intact with light fading and staining to cotton cover. Good example of a worn item of Japanese headgear.

WW2 Japanese Type 4 Pottery hand grenade. Scarce WW2 Japanese Type 4 pottery hand grenade. Originally containing Type 88 explosive which was initiated by a match composition attached to a fuze with a 4-5 second delay which was lacquered into the neck of the grenade. Unusual in having a dark glazed body, now empty, the grenade is in good condition with a few surface marks and residue. INERT

WW2 Japanese \' Senninbari \' Good Luck Belt. Cotton Japanese Senninbari or one thousand stitch belt. The belt was worn around the waist under the shirt or uniform as a good luck charm. The symbolic 1000 stitches are hand-stitched with the symbolic power being enhanced by the stitching of a coin to the centre. In this example the material is encased in a red cover with attached ties with a coin stitched above the hand written characters \' Buun Chokyu \'. Loosely translated into English, Buun Chokyu means \"May your military fortunes be long lasting.\" Good, used condition with light staining and marking. Unusual variation.

WW2 K98 Cleaning Rod. Original 32cm cleaning rod for the German K98 rifle. Light wear to blued finish, good overall condition.

WW2 King's Royal Rifle Corps O/R's FS Cap. 1939 ? dated, size 6 7/8 O/R's FS Cap for a member of the King's Royal Rifle Corps. Manufactured by J.Collett, Ltd. with a blackened K.R.R.C. cap badge mounted on red backing. Interior displays light wear with some staining and evidence of the old soldier's ruse of sharpening the appearance with the use of paperclips. Good, moth free condition.

WW2 KNUCKLEDUSTER IN STEEL. Purchased with other items (including a flag and SS dagger) from the son of a WW2 Royal Marine. Steel knuckleduster in good condition. Seems to have been nickel plated at some time but this has mostly gone. Interesting item.

WW2 knuckleduster. A cast, brass knuckleduster carried by an officer of the RTR who served in the Western Desert and Italy. In excellent condition, patinated overall. Would appear to have had the points or spikes to each finger stall ground to a flat.

WW2 Kriegsmarine AA Weapons Rating Badge. WW2 Kriegsmarine summer issue speciality rating badge for a Foreman in Anti Aircraft Weapons Control. Unissued with manufacturer's marking to reverse. Slightly dusty with one small stain.

WW2 Kriegsmarine Administrative Officer\'s Breast Eagle. Silver bullion on dark blue wool officer's breast eagle worn by Kriegsmarine officers of the administrative branch. Excellent condition with paper backing and clear evidence of having been removed from a uniform.

WW2 Kriegsmarine Automatic Pistol Holster. WW2 brown leather holster for an automatic pistol, 7.65mm Hsc, Mauser etc. This example has a Kriegsmarine acceptance to the reverse and is in good, used condition with small cut to the bottom of the holster.

WW2 Kriegsmarine Award Certificate Grouping. Two Award certificates to Matrosenobergefreiten Karl Muller. The first is an A4 size ' urkunde ' for the Minesweepers' War Badge featuring an image of the award at the top and an award date of 19 July 1941. The second certificate is for the EKII which was awarded in December 1942. Both awards are pencil signed by the same officer with a rank of Rear Admiral and then Vice Admiral. In good overall condition with some marking, both certificates have been folded.

WW2 Kriegsmarine Award Certificate Grouping. Kriegsmarine award certificate grouping to a Mastroseobergefreiten Karl Muller. Consisting of a larger size, pictorial certificate for the award of the Minesweepers badge in 1941 with a smaller certificate for the award of the EKII in 1942. Both certificates pencil signed by the same officer. Good condition with both items having been folded.

WW2 Kriegsmarine Bullion Cap Eagle. Bullion eagle on blue wool background for use with Kriegsmarine officers' caps. Clear signs of having been removed from a cap with some minor displacement of bullion wire from it's central former, otherwise good, used condition.

WW2 Kriegsmarine Cap Eagle. Stick pin, die struck gilt eagle device for use on the Kriegsmarine O/R,s ' Donald Duck ' cap. In good, clean and undamaged condition with 80% gilding remaining with light wear to high points.

WW2 KRIEGSMARINE CAP TALLY MOUNTED WITH ORIGINAL PHOTO. This is great original WW2 Third Reich naval cap tally period mounted with an original photograph of the very youthful looking sailor. This seems to have been removed from a period frame. Cap tally is mounted on card and ‘frames’ the photograph itself. Lovely original period photo in black and white. Is signed in pencil in bottom right corner. Sailor is in full uniform and is wearing his ‘Donald duck’ navy cap with the ‘Kriegsmarine’ tally fully displayed. This montage was obviously done by his family and would have been pride of place in the home somewhere. A great combination which will be perfect to add to a naval collection. In really good condition.

WW2 Kriegsmarine Cap Tally. Full length, unissued ' Kriegsmarine ' cap tally. Wire on crepe construction in excellent condition with some storage ' spotting '.

WW2 Kriegsmarine divers qualification badge. Embroidered cotton on white HBT WW2 Kriegsmarine trade badge for ship's diver. Scarce trade patch for use on the HBT working rig and worn on the left sleeve. In excellent condition with clear indications of having been removed from a tunic.

WW2 Kriegsmarine flotation vest. 1941 dated Kriegsmarine basic chest pneumatic flotation vest. Inflated by mouth, vest has a central inflation tube and cloth ties to secure at the back. Various plugs allow deflation of individual cells. Manufacturer marked, dated and numbered, vest is in good bright, clean condition and still holds air. Standard Kriegsmarine issue and often found issued to Wehrmacht occupants of landing craft tec.

WW2 Kriegsmarine gilt belt and buckle. Gilt aluminium Kriegsmarine belt buckle with size 102 belt . Buckle with approx 70% remaining gilt finish with wear to highpoints and various scratches. Marked ' R.S & S ' for the firm Richard Sieper & Sohn, Ludenscheid to reverse with manufacturer marked ( A.Dopper, Kitzinger ) to belt. Good used example of an uncommon item.

WW2 Kriegsmarine High Seas Fleet Badge - Steinhauer & Luck. Late War period WW2 Kriegsmarine High Seas Fleet badge. Zinc die-stamped construction with no gilding present. Various indicators, the distinctive V-shaped indentation to the reverse, sheet metal hinge, pin and catch strongly suggest manufacture by Steinhauer & Luck, Ludenscheid. Gilding present to reverse fittings otherwise good, clean condition.

WW2 Kriegsmarine High Seas Fleet Badge. An example of a Kriegsmarine High Seas Fleet War badge by Friedrich Orth of Vienna. Gilded and silvered zinc construction with hinge and catch fittings typical of this manufacturer. Dished reverse marked ' fo ' in raised letters with a similar partial ghost mark to the left. Partial gilding to reverse with a painted later finish to wreath with highlights coming through. Priced accordingly.

WW2 Kriegsmarine Marine Artillery Officer\'s Insignia . Set of insignia for a leutnant zur See of the Marine Artillery. Removable shoulder boards made from fine bullion wire with dark, bottle green underlay accompanied by a matching pair of collar boards. Unissued condition with a few small patches of oxidisation otherwise excellent condition.

WW2 Kriegsmarine Marine Artillery Shoulder Boards. Pair of unissued, sew-in shoulder boards for a leutnant zur See of the Marine Artillery. Fine bullion wire with dark, bottle green underlay. Part of a larger collection of MA uniform brought back by a naval officer which has now come to the fore. Excellent condition.

WW2 Kriegsmarine Minesweeper War Badge - Karneth & Son. Zinc, gilded and silvered Minesweeper War badge award. Retaining good levels of original finish with wear to high points, this badge displays the attributes of badges made by Rudolf Karneth & Sohn, Gablonz. Slightly convex in form with cast in hinge, tombak, coke bottle shaped pin with wire catch and the initials \' R.K.\' to the reverse. Good example.

WW2 Kriegsmarine Minesweeper War Badge - Schwerin. Classic example of an early Tombak Minesweeper War badge by C.Schwerin & Sohn. Berlin. Heavily gilded wreath with silvered waves and water column with flat coke bottle shaped pin and a prone soldered hinge to reverse. Manufacturer marked with the Schwerin fingerprint, slightly mis aligned lettering ' FEC.OTTO PLACZEK BERLIN' ' AUSF.SCHWERIN BERLIN '. Good proportion of gilding remaining with wear to highpoints and patination of the silvering. Good example.

WW2 Kriegsmarine Officer's Cap Eagle. A good used example of a Kriegsmarine Officer's bullion cap eagle. Partial paper backing to reverse with clear evidence of having been removed from a uniform and some slight verdigris to bullion giving it that ' salty ' appearance.

WW2 Kriegsmarine Officer's Summer Tunic Breast Eagle. Pinback, gilded, cast alloy Kriegsmarine breast eagle for use on the WW2 Kriegsmarine Officer's summer tunic. Featuring a thick pin fixing to reverse with manufacturer's details in relief. In good, used condition with light wear to highpoints.

WW2 Kriegsmarine Officer\'s Summer Tunic Breast Eagle. Pinback, gilded, die-stamped brass Kriegsmarine breast eagle for use on the WW2 Kriegsmarine Officer's summer tunic. Featuring a thick pin fixing to reverse with additional fixing loop . In good, used condition with very light wear to highpoints.

WW2 Kriegsmarine Sports Vest Eagle. A good example of these quite impressive items of insignia, blue embroidered Kriegsmarine eagle on cotton backing. Unissued condition, some light marking and folds.

WW2 Kriegsmarine staff arm badge. Embroidered cotton on wool badge indicating that the wearer was a member of staff personnel. Worn on the left sleeve for O/Rs and NCOs. Clear indication of having been removed from a uniform with one ' bite ' at the 3 o'clock position, otherwise excellent condition.

WW2 Kriegsmarine Summer Shirt and Trousers. Cotton drill Kriegsmarine shirt and trousers to be worn by enlisted men during the summer months. Both items bear matching name tapes and stitched identification details of a seaman ' Lau ' with the shirt having stamped issue marks showing issue from the Kiel depot in 1939. Shirt has a BeVo national emblem to the right breast with gilded alloy buttons to the cuffs. All button and tapes are present with both items being in excellent, used condition with an area of light staining to right shoulder.

WW2 KriegsmarineOfficer's Breast Eagle. An excellent, original example of a Kriegsmarine Officer's breast eagle. Embroidered bullion onto dark blue wool with a coarse cotton/calico backing with a paper backing ( approx 25% remaining ). Pleasingly patinated, undamaged bullion with evidence of having been removed from a uniform. Good, used example .

WW2 KVK/Westwall Medal Bar. WW2 Third Reich medal bar with a court mounted War Merit Cross without swords and a Westwall medal. Luftwaffe grey backing with stout pin fixing, good, used condition with contact wear to Westwall medal.

WW2 Leuchtpistole 42 Signal Pistol. In an attempt to make a simplified replacement for the Heeresmodell signal pistol the Leuchtpistole 42 was designed. Largely made from substantial and crude pressings the LP.42 featured a single tipping, smoothbore barrel accepting the standard 27mm cartridge locked by a cross bolt through the substantial frame. There was no safety. This example was made by HASAG - Hugo Schneider AG, Leipzig signified by the ' wa ' coding to the frame and was a recently discovered ' bring back ' that was deactivated. Originally finished in a galvanised type of treatment this has largely worn away but otherwise in a good, used condition with clear manufacturer's marking, serial number and inspection marks. Fully functioning albeit with a light trigger ! Uncommon. DEACTIVATED - UK SALES ONLY

WW2 Life Guards OSD Cap Badge. Original, bronzed, die-struck Officer\'s cap badge for an officer of the Life Guards. Both blades intact, manufacturer marked \' Firmin, London \' with light rubbing to highlights.

WW2 Logbook Grouping WAAF Nursing Auxiliary. Uncommon flying logbook and related ephemera to 490053 LACW J.M.Haakman. According to her accompanying paybook Haakman enlisted in 1943 and had her first flight in Feb 1945. She went on to make various flights into Europe bringing back casualties and stretcher cases all of which she itemises in the log book. Haakman continued to fly in this role until 1947 when she had accumulated 266 hours with an appreciation by her CO to her paybook on discharge. Various newspaper clippings , invitations and loading schedule accompany this uncommon grouping.

WW2 London Irish Officer's 56th Division BD Blouse. 1943 Dated '40 patt battledress blouse bearing the insignia of the 167th ( London ) Infantry Brigade, 56th Division, the London Irish Rifles. Size 15 BD ( Height 5' 11" - 6' 0" Chest 42" - 43", Waist 37" - 38" ), label indicating manufacture by Buckley & Sons Ltd. Rifle green backed, black Major's rank crowns, black horn LIR buttons and blackened brass LIR collar badges. BD has extensive tailoring with collar tailored ' open ' and lining to the reverse of the collar with the reverse having extensive pleats. The 167th Brigade left the UK in 1942 and saw fighting in Tunisia and then going on to land at Salerno and was involved in actions on the Volturno and against the Gustav Line. Uniform in excellent, clean and moth free condition with a small section of the lower seam of the left sleeve having come unstitched,

WW2 London Scottish Glengarry. WW2 Period London Scottish O/Rs Glengarry. A good worn, slightly dusty example,with white metal, die struck cap badge, thick wool body with blue toorie and complete with full-length tails. In good, used condition with minor service wear and one moth hole to left of badge, approx size 7. Acquired along with item 7905.

WW2 London Scottish Insignia Grouping. A good grouping of WW2 London Scottish insignia. White metal, die struck o/r's cap on Hodden Grey backing, accompanied by two embroidered blue thistles on Hodden Grey formation signs. Excellent, used condition.

WW2 Luftschutzbund ' Tinny '. Die-struck ' tinny ' badge produced for the Reichsluftschutzbund. Manufacturer marked ' Hoffstatter, Bonn ' to the reverse and in excellent, bright condition. POSTFREE within UK

WW2 Luftwaffe Belt buckle and tab. Excellent, probably unissued Luftwaffe belt buckle. Pressed steel combat buckle with blue finish with its leather tab. The buckle itself appears to be unmarked but the tab is clearly marked \' H.AURICH DRESDEN \' and dated 1941. Fine, above average example.

WW2 Luftwaffe Borduhr - cockpit clock. An example of the standard Luftwaffe cockpit clock the Fl23885 Borduhr fitted to all bombers and fighters during WW2. This example in occasional working order ! ( A clean and service would enhance this example greatly ), in as found condition. Slight crazing to glass with a small dent to reverse body, face in excellent condition with no loss to luminous figures, hands etc, bezel moves freely. A good, untouched example that would benefit from a little tlc.

WW2 Luftwaffe BordUhr Cockpit Clock. WW2 Luftwaffe FL 23885 BordUhr or cockpit clock. 36 hour movement with chronograph facility. This type of clock was fitted in most of the Luftwaffe fighters from Me109, Fw190, Me163 to Ju87 and Ju88 bombers with this version prevalent form 1942. Complete with interrupted thread cap and impressed manufacturing details to reverse indicating manufacture by ' eb ' . In good, working order ( a service is suggested to ensure accuracy ) with a small loss of luminous material to minute hand.

WW2 Luftwaffe Buckle. Die-struck steel Luftwaffe O/R's belt buckle. Second pattern eagle example with no manufacturer's marks but featuring 85% of it's original blue finish. Wear to highlights and some very light corrosion to reverse.

WW2 Luftwaffe Cap Cockade. Original WW2, die-struck aluminium Luftwaffe cap cockade for o/r's and NCO's. Good, used condition with all pins intact.

WW2 Luftwaffe Dog Tag. Standard zinc dog tag as issued to German forces marked ' FL.H.Kdtr.L Giessen No.1657 ' and to the reverse ' AB . BLUT GR.'. This would indicate issue to a member of the Luftwaffe staff at Giessen airfield, a base for bombers North of Frankfurt. Good, used condition with some small areas of light corrosion and what appears to be the original cord.

WW2 Luftwaffe Escape Compass. Similar in concept and design to those supplied to Allied forces by MI.9. This alloy bodied compass is double sided with central spinner and it\'s origins betrayed by the use of O ( Ost ) in the East position. Excellent, clean condition.

WW2 Luftwaffe Flak Badge Miniature Stick Pin. A WW2 Luftwaffe Flakabzeichen miniature stick pin. 50 mm knurled pin, unmarked and appears to be made of Tombac. Good detail, measures 9 mm x 6 mm; Good condition.

WW2 Luftwaffe Medal Bar. Original medal bar displaying the award of the EKII, Luftwaffe service medal and the Sudetenland medal. Pin fitting to the reverse and in good used condition with rubbing to high points of the Luftwaffe emblem. POSTFREE within UK

WW2 Luftwaffe Mi4a Throat Microphones. Part of the Prescott Gun Show Luftwaffe souvenirs purchase, these Luftwaffe Mi4a throat microphones were used with early versions of the LKpS 101 and the LKpN 101 flying helmets. These examples have been neatly unstitched and cut off the flying helmet leaving two wire ' tails ' for easy reattachment and complete with connecting plug. Excellent, used condition with clean chamois lining.Useful spares.

WW2 Luftwaffe Officer's Shoulder Boards - Flight. Pair of WW2 Luftwaffe officer's shoulder boards for the rank of Leutnant, yellow piped for flying personnel/paratroops. Sew in type in excellent, used condition with evidence of having been removed.

WW2 Luftwaffe Officer\'s Breast Eagle. WW2 Luftwaffe Officer's bullion breast eagle. Bullion embroidery on fine wool with paper backing. Bullion is powdery, with some areas now missing showing cording construction, wings picked out with cotton highlighting. Priced accordingly.

WW2 Luftwaffe Portrait. Hand-tinted portrait of a Feldwebel of an NCO in a band of the flying branch of the Luftwaffe. Inscribed ' Berlin - Charlottenburg 1943 ' to the mount. Framed and glazed, image size: 160mm x 230mm.

WW2 Luftwaffe Signals Shoulder Boards. A pair of late War shoulder boards for an O/R of the Luftwaffe signals branch. Recovered grey wool body with brown cotton waffenfarbe and a feld grau cotton retaining strip, typical of later War construction. Unissued matching pair.

WW2 Luftwaffe Souvenir Cigarette Box. Hand made wooden cigarette box with an ingenious opening system that ' presents ' the contents. The lid is adorned with a second pattern, alloy Luftwaffe eagle with fine detailing. An item typical of the handicrafts produced by troops with time to kill. Good, clean condition.

WW2 Luftwaffe Sports School Shoulder Strap. Uncommon shoulder strap for a Feldwebel of a Luftwaffe Sports school. This sew-in type of strap has been modified from the rank of Unteroffizier by the addition of a pip and omitting the extra lace, with the addition of entwined ' S 's, the symbol of sports schools. Good overall condition of this seldom encountered strap.

WW2 Luftwaffe Sports Vest Eagle. WW2 BeVo weave Luftwaffe Eagle for use on the sports vest. Cut from roll and unissued, some very minor marking but otherwise excellent condition.

WW2 Luftwaffe Steel Belt Buckle. Die-struck 2nd Patt. Luftwaffe steel belt buckle with 1940 dated leather tab. No obvious manufacturer markings to buckle but clear marking and date to tab. Retaining approx. 90%+ of it's original grey paint with rubbing to highpoints and in good, used condition.

WW2 Luftwaffe stickpin. Early WW2 Luftwaffe stickpin featuring a first pattern droop tail eagle ( approx 30mm wingspan ). Silvered finish with wear to highpoints, good, used condition.

WW2 Luftwaffe Tropical Shirt Breast Eagle. Luftwaffe tropical shirt, breast eagle. Clearly removed from a uniform with stitching very much apparent, with some light staining and marking. Good, used example of a classic tropical item.

WW2 Luftwaffe tropical shirt breast eagle. Embroidered, white cotton on shaped tan backing. Variation on the more usually found triangular pattern. Good, used condition with fraying to edges.

WW2 Luftwaffe tropical shirt breast eagle. Luftwaffe tropical shirt, breast eagle. Clearly removed from a uniform with stitching very much apparent, small tear to centre. Good, used example of a classic tropical item.

WW2 Luftwaffe white Topped flight Section Visor Cap. An excellent example of the Luftwaffe white topped visor cap. White removable top, standard mohair centre band, yellow waffenfarbe for flight section to the upper and lower sections of the mohair centre band, surmounted by a matched set of aluminium eagle and cockade. Double oval buckle chinstrap with a ribbed edged peak with some minor congealing to the finish of the chinstrap. light tan leather sweatband shows light evidence of wear with two splits and one aluminium initial tag. Silk lined interior carries a celluloid diamond marked \' Stirndruckfrei Deutches Reichspatent \' . \' Stirndruckfrei \' was a system which reduced forehead pressure for the wearer & is only found in higher quality caps. Very light marking to white top with the cap having a pleasing \' shaped \' appearance.

WW2 Maker-marked Infantry Assault Badge. Original maker-marked Infantry Assault badge. Marked ' M.K.1 ' for Metal und Kunststoff, Gablonz to the reverse. Silvered zinc construction with crimped steel catch and pin. Approx 30% of the original bright finish remaining with two small areas of bloom to wreath and eagle wing tip. Good, original example.

WW2 Map case - Normandy Interest. WW2, 1943 dated map case belonging to Tpr.J.Henshaw, 33rd Armoured Brigade, 148th Bat. RAC, 9th Bat. The Loyal Regt. with copy of the original embarkation draft for D Day showing him embarking with jeep no.M5559755 whose number also appears on the outside of the case. Case in good, used condition containing a wartime map of Hamburg. An interesting souvenir of the Normandy campaign where 148Bat RAC were heavily involved with their Shermans around Caen and then in Operation Totalize.

WW2 Marine/Coastal Artillery War Badge. Late War Marine/Coastal Artillery War Badge by Hermann Aurich. Zinc construction with characteristic crimped hinge and catch with a stylised, raised ' HA ' indicating manufacture by Hermann Aurich of Dresden. Good, clean and crisp badge with a silvered wreath with no indication of the conventional gilding. Differing tones of silvered finish to gun and sea present and in good order. Good, original badge with slight deformation of reverse catch.

WW2 MEDALS IN TIN MONEY BOX - AS FOUND. A selection of family WW2 British medals with issue card and as found in house clearance. Small tin money box with 8 medals. Some duplications, medal ribbons missing on some. Plus 3 medal ribbon bars to sew on. Has the address where box was found many years ago. Defence medal x3 War medal x3 Africa star France and Germany star.

WW2 Memorial Scroll - Glamorgan Yeomanry. WW2 Memorial Scroll to 187179 Captain Norman Grey of 323 Battery., 81 ( Glamorgan Yeomanry ) Field Regt.R.A. Late war casualty of the 53rd Division's push to the Elbe after the crossing of the Rhine. Grey was killed on 21/04/45 aged 28 and was buried at Becklingen. Scroll has been loose film covered on board ( easily removable ) and is contained in it's original envelope.

WW2 Memorial Scroll Mjr.V.D.J.Saxon. Uncommon WW2 memorial scroll to Major V.D.J.Saxon RASC who died on 24.03.1941 and is buried in Ismailia Cemetery, Egypt. Saxon was possibly a casualty of the opening of Operation Sonnenblume where Rommel pushed British forces back to the Egyptian border having bypassed Tobruk. WW2 memorial scrolls are uncommon in comparison with their WW1 predecessors because they were paid for by their relatives.

WW2 MG151/20 HE Practice. Solid, 1944 dated MG151/20 HE Practice manufacture marked and marked with three vertical arrows. Contained in a lacquered, 1945 steel case. Projectile has very light pitting. INERT UK sales ONLY

WW2 Military Police Armband. WW2 period British Military Police armband. Heavy cotton construction with stitched felt letters. Brass ' Newey ' pop studs provide adjustment. Excellent, probably unissued condition.

WW2 Military Police Coloured F.S.Cap. WW2 two-colour F.S.Cap for wear by NCOs and O/Rs of the Military Police. Wool body with glazed cotton lining with brass cap badge, approx size 6 7/8. Good, used condition with two minor areas of moth damage to reverse.

WW2 Minesweeper War Badge. Zinc, gilded and silvered Minesweeper War badge award. Retaining good levels of original finish with some wear to high points and bubbling to reverse, this badge displays the attributes of badges made by Wilhelm Hobacher, Vienna, similar in design to those of Souval. Coke bottle shaped pin with soldered flat wire catch. Good original award.

WW2 Mk.III PIAT projectile. July 1944 dated Mk.III hollow charge projectile for the Projector Infantry Anti Tank or PIAT. TNT filled projectile by ICI. Complete with transit dummy fuze and with 90%+ of the original paintwork and stencilling. Stamped manufacturer\'s details to tube. In good overall condition with some minor marking . Disassembles. INERT UK SALES ONLY

WW2 MkIA Helmet Belgian Forces in Britain. British WW2 MkIA helmet, essentially a reworked Brodie retaining it's mild steel reinforced rim with a replacement MkI liner and strap, with Belgian national colours to one side. No obvious markings to helmet shell with a size 6 1/2, 1939 dated liner by Helmets Ltd. Original khaki finish with painted Belgian national colours to one side. This helmet is clearly a WW2 example rather than one of the many refinished Belgian MkII helmets that abound with refinished paint, national colours either stencilled or in the form of a decal and different pattern liner. Good overall condition, dent to dome with the usual abrasions scrapes etc from use

WW2 MP43/Stg44 Handguard. WW2 Handguard for the MP43 or Stg44. Deep formed, ' U ' shaped sheet metal guard which snapped in place over the gas cylinder of either weapon. Originally blued, this finish is only retained to the interior and the recesses of the exterior. Three letter coded ' aqr ' indicating production by the sub contractor Lux, R.u.O. Metallwaren und Maschinenfabrik A.G. Uncommon.

WW2 N.C.C. F.S.Cap Very large size ( 7 5/8 ) F.S. Cap worn by a member of the Non-Combatant Corps. Manufactured by J.Collett & Sons with composition buttons and a brass N.C.C. shoulder title that was used as a cap badge. Good, used condition with one stain to the back of the cap.

WW2 Naval Officers\' cap badge. WW II era king\'s crown bullion officers cap badge.The anchor surrounded by a wreath,with a red velvet crown to the top. In good clean, used condition with intact paper backing.

WW2 NAVY GROUP OF 5 MEDALS WITH ROYAL FLEET RESERVE MEDAL. With original certificates, awared to J.HALL STO (stoker) 1 R.F.R. This seaman saw service in the the west and the east. His grouping consists of Defence and War medal, Atlantic Star, Pacific star, 1939-45 star and the Royal Fleet Reserve Long Service and Good Conduct Medal. All in untouched condition, complete with ribbons.

WW2 NCO's Highland Light Infantry Glengarry. An above average quality, dark green, thick wool glengarry for either an NCO or officer of the Highland Light Infantry. White metal, die struck HLI cap badge that would appear to have been on the cap from the inception with fully lined, glazed cotton interior. Both tails present and full length and in excellent condition overall with one moth nip to the reverse.

WW2 New Zealand Memorial Cross - El Alamein. New Zealand Memorial Cross in its original presentation box and accompanying note with original silk ribbon. This example was presented to the family of 16203 L/Cpl.John, Leon Herbert who was killed aged 32 on 23/10/42. Herbert from Otaki, Wellington was killed on the opening day of the Battle of El Alamein serving with the 23rd Bn NZ Infantry and is now buried at the El Alamein cemetery. Accompanied by CWGC certificate and burial records.

WW2 NEW ZEALAND ‘ONWARD’ COLLAR BADGE. Single brass NZ infantry Onwards collar dog. In good condition. All brass.

WW2 No77 MkI Smoke Grenade. No.77 MkI Grenade, Hand, Smoke. 1944 dated, Canadian manufactured white phosphorus hand grenade with original paint and markings, fitted with an \' Always \' 247 MkI fuse . Excellent condition and in as near to original condition with clear markings to body of grenade and cap, body manufactured by the Continental Can Co. and the grenade was filled and finished by the. Electric reduction Company of Canada in 1944. Fully strippable. INERT Available within UK ONLY

WW2 Non Military Personnel Field Service Cap. High quality officer's field service cap by Gieves Ltd, Bond St bearing the badge worn by Non Military Personnel. This badge was worn by civilians such as engineers, scientists and some war correspondents who were attached to the invasion forces to prevent being shot as spies in the advent of capture. Size 7 1/8 cap in generally good condition with two areas of moth damage 4 - 5mm on the body of the cap and a 2mm hole to skirt. Very clean interior with little sign of wear , some oxidisation to buttons. Uncommon.

WW2 North Irish Horse Shoulder Title. Embroidered WW2 North Irish Horse shoulder title. The NIH were reconstituted as a wheel armoured car regiment at the start of the war and went onto fight in tanks using Churchills in Tunisia and throughout Italy. Good, used condition. POSTFREE within UK

WW2 North Stafford Coloured Field Service Cap. Black O/R's coloured Field Service cap for a member of the North Stafford Regiment. Bi-metal North Stafford cap badge with brass GS buttons to apron with a brushed cotton headband. To the reverse of the headband the name ' 5053395 A.Ball N.S.R.' and the date ' 8/9/41 ' have been neatly written in ink. Approx. size 6 3/4 and in excellent used condition with some light rubbing to crown.

WW2 Northants Yeomanry Cigarette Case and Photos. White metal cigarette case with a Royal Tank Regt. transfer to interior lid alongside a well executed Northants Yeomanry badge. Comes with 8 x small photographs showing various vehicles and tanks ( inc. Archer atvs ) , found inside case.

WW2 Norwegian Forces in Exile Cap Badge WW2 Norwegian Forces in exile cap badge for use by O/Rs. Die-struck white metal, British made example. Good, clean condition.

WW2 NSDAP Pennant/Flag. WW2 NSDAP pennant or flag probably for Naval use. Robust, multi-piece construction with swivel halyard fixings and further reinforcing stitch lines to sides and tail to avoid fraying. Double-sided with laid on BeVo embroidered swastikas. 33cms approx in length and 20cms across the base. Good, used condition with some light marking.

WW2 NSDAP Political Leader's Belt. WW2 NSDAP Political Leader 55mm brown leather belt with gilt washed aluminium buckle. Buckle marked to the reverse RZM M4/24 indicating manufacture by Friedrich Linden, Lüdenscheid with the buckle keeper having matching M4/24 markings. Belt in good used condition with light marks etc, buckle in good, bright condition with very light rubbing to highlights. Retains belt loop with gilded ' D ' ring. A crayoned name and number appears to the inner belt which appears to be a British name and service number, probably of the original souvenir taker.

WW2 NSDAP Rally or Event Bunting. Paper pennants that made up a string of bunting strung out for NSDAP rallies or events. Souvenir item in good overall condition with some light marking and a small tear with residual string.

WW2 NSDAP Rally or Event Bunting. Paper pennants that made up a string of bunting strung out for NSDAP rallies or events. Souvenir item in good overall condition with some light creasing, marking etc.

WW2 NSDAP Rally or Event Flags. Paper NSDAP party flags on sticks for use at rallies or celebrations, probably handed out or purchased for the crowds at Party functions. Several available, priced individually

WW2 NSDAP Stickpins on Original Shop Card. 12 x stickpins featuring NSDAP symbols all mounted on original shop card. Clearly inexpensive, die struck, painted tokens designed to be worn on the lapel. Featuring two designs, the stickpins are in good condition with some minor paint loss. Card has some staining and marks.

WW2 NSDAP/ Political Eagle . Superb example of an alloy NSDAP/Political eagle as worn on the SA coffee can cap etc. RZM marked to reverse with all three pins intact. Came as part of a small parcel of items mailed home by veteran.

WW2 NSDAP/ Political Eagle . An excellent example of a silvered alloy NSDAP/Political eagle as worn on the SA coffee can cap etc. RZM marked to reverse and ' M1/44 ' with all three pins intact. Probably unissued with some minor abrasions etc.

WW2 NSKK Armbadge. Machine woven, aluminium thread on a khaki wool backing for use on the NSKK service tunic. RZM label to reverse, excellent, clean condition.

WW2 Oberstleutnant Shoulder Board. WW2 Shoulder board for an Oberstlentnant ( Lt.Col.) of Infantry Regt.135. Sew in type with gilded numerals and pip, minor wear to bullion wire, good example.

WW2 Officer's Assam Regt. F.S.Cap. A good example of an officer's field service cap as worn by a member of the Assam Regiment of the Indian Army .Black serge body with yellow crown and gold wire braid with black ball buttons with a light infantry device and featuring a brass Assam Regt. badge. Original Calcutta tailor's label with faint ink name ( Seaton ? ). In good, clean condition with one moth nip to curtain and some to crown. The Assam Regt was raised in 1941 and was present at Kohima and was highly regarded as a fighting unit. Uncommon.

WW2 Officer's Indian Army Ordnance Corps F.S.Cap. WW2 Officer's Field Service cap for the Indian Army Ordnance Corps. Fine wool body with high quality bullion IAOC badge and brass IAOC buttons with bullion cords to crown. Brushed cotton lining, approx. size 7. Excellent condition.

WW2 Officer\'s Gordon Highlanders Glengarry. Attributed Gordon Highlanders glengarry. Previously the property of 193700 Capt.E.P.Eve MiD, Gordon Highlanders. Eve finished his career in India as a Major. Clean condition wool bodied glengarry with full tails with what appears to be a silvered, white metal cap badge. Some very minor moth nips

WW2 Officer\'s GS Beret R.A.O.C. WW2 Officer's beret by William Anderson & Sons Ltd., of Edinburgh. Approx. size 6 3/4 with officer's OSD collar badge serving as a cap badge which has a clear perspex reinforcement sen to the interior to give the beret some shape. Good, used condition with name ' Leatherbarrow ' inked to the manufacturer's label.

WW2 Official ATS Lapel Badge. Silver, numbered, finback lapel badge for the Auxiliary Territorial Service. Mounted on card with issue number stamped to top, repeated to reverse of badge. The badge, an official issue was seen to be an equivalent of the TA badge. In excellent condition, slightly toned with light creasing to card.

WW2 Official Ortsgruppe Banner of the Deutsche Arbeits Front. 1450x1250mm double-sided Ortsgruppe banner of the Deutsche Arbeits Front. Two-piece D.A.F. emblem laid onto a red flag with silver wire brocade to three sides. To the top left corner on both sides is a multi-piece Orts panel in this case for Ofenerdiek Bergfelde near Oldenburg. Like many souvenired pieces this example has had the mounting ring attachments cut to remove the banner from a pole. There is some age related damage to various areas with some rips and holes and the brocade has dried and worn. Various parts of the banner, particularly the Orts panel and ring attachments have suffered the attentions of a seamstress with some amateurish repairs which would benefit from a more professional approach. However, all of this sounds worse than the reality,it is still an impressive banner and has been priced with the faults in mind.

WW2 Official Ortsgruppe Banner of the NSBO. In near perfect condition this banner is the typical size for these, approx 132cm X 110cm. In normal party colours, double sided with white circle and black swastikas separately applied. Some age marks and a little staining. Banner is edged in silver bullion braid and has cloth connecting loops running along one edge. These would have connected to nickel or chrome rings and be attached to a wooden pole. This banner is for the NSBO (Nationalsozialistische Betriebszellenorganisation) which was The German Reich Factory Cell Organization. Later became the DAF. This has the small machine embroydered NSBO. Patches on each corner, and these are for the district of WITTLICH. The town of Wittlich is in South -West Germany and is the seat of the Bernkastel-Wittlich district in Rhineland-Palatinate. A great looking banner, not too large to display and unusual being an early NSBO district.

WW2 Officially Sectioned No.36 MkI. Officially sectioned No.36 MkI Grenade by REL. Body and lever both marked REL with a 1944 dated base plug. This example retains 99% of its original lacquered finish in both interior and exterior. Excellent example. UK orders ONLY

WW2 Original Copy 488 Squadron Combat Report. Original second copy combat report retained by pilot for a Mosquito night fighter operation over Normandy on the night of 22/23 June 1944. Flying a Mosquito XIII of 488 Sqn. P/O.O.J.McCabe ( NZ ) accompanied by his navigator W/O.H.O.Watkins intercepted a Ju188 east of Bayeux which was then subsequently shot down crashing onto the beach. Foolscap size in good condition, with minor chips, creases etc.,... read more

WW2 P38 Pistol. A good, clean example of a wartime German 9mm P38 Pistol. Marked ' cyq ' indicating manufacture by Spreewerke, and numbered 8653w putting manufacture approx. May 1944. Sensitive deactivation allowing full stripping and working DA mechanism. Matching numbers to slide, action and barrel grouping with numerous inspection stamps to all main components. Good level of blue/black finish showing machining marks common to later production German weapons. Good example with 2008 deactivation certificate. DEACTIVATED - UK SAKES ONLY.

WW2 Packeted 1939 Silver Wound Badge. An excellent example of the 1939 2nd Type Wound Badge in silver. Needle pin fastening , marked to the reverse, on catch mounting , with the incurred number ' 100 ' , the LDO number for Rudolf Wachtler und Lange, Mittwaida i.Sa. 95% silvering remaining to the fine zinc badge with light rubbing to highlights but with the ' greying ' common to this finish. Comes with it's original packet marked to the reverse for Rudolf Wachtler, usual creasing , small tears etc.

WW2 Padded RAF Air Gunner\'s Brevet. A good example of a WW2 RAF Air Gunner's Brevet. Cream/oatmeal stitching to wing highlighted by padding and backed with heavy duty cotton with the remains of a price label to reverse. Unused condition with some very light marking to wing

WW2 Padded RAF Air Gunner\'s Brevet. A good example of a WW2 RAF Air Gunner's Brevet. Cream/oatmeal stitching to wing highlighted by padding and backed with heavy duty cotton. Clear signs of having been removed from a uniform, good honest example.

WW2 Padded RAF Pilot Wing. A good, clean example of a padded RAF Pilot wing, probably for use in tropical climes. Oatmeal coloured thread on blue wool with good definition to the feathers of the wing backed with black cotton onto which four pop fasteners have been sewn allowing for easy removal. Individual padding segments give good relief to wing. Good example with some signs of light use.

WW2 Panzer Assault Badge. Panzer Assault badge by an unknown maker but clearly marked with ' A.S. ' in a triangle, a mark linked with various manufacturers but not as yet confirmed. Semi-hollow,scooped , zinc construction with flat wire catch and steel pin with a crimped in ball hinge. Residual bright silver finish to the obverse . Good overall condition with slightly misshapen pin.

WW2 Panzer Assault Badge. Panzer Assault badge by an unknown maker but referred to as the ' daisy ' variant by virtue of the design that appears below the tank's tracks. Semi-hollow, zinc construction with flatwire catch and steel pin and was more than probably a bronze variant judging from the residual finish to the reverse. This design is linked to the manufacturer Schauerte & Hohfeld. Generally good overall condition with misshapen pin.

WW2 Panzer Assault Badge. Panzer Assault badge by an unknown maker . Semi-hollow,scooped , zinc construction with wire ' C ' form catch and steel pin with a soldered, steel hinge. Residual bright silver finish to the obverse with wear to highlights. Good overall condition.

WW2 Panzer Photo Album ( remains ). Partial remains of a photo album from a Werner Baumann, who served with various panzer units. The five remaining pages contain 19 images and other cards etc showing various subjects with training vehicles, knocked out tanks, panzer uniforms, etc. Some annotations including dedications to KIA friends. Also includes an image of RK winner Obstlt.Gerhard Klein who later became commander of the Waffenschule for Armeeoberkommando IX and won his Knight's Cross on 30/12/43. ( with thanks to Mr Goldsmith ). Interesting and would probably reward further research.

WW2 Parachute Helmet Chinstrap. Original WW2 chinstrap harness with chin cup for use with the British MkII HSAT. Good, used condition with some marking to web harness with the chamois lining to leather chin cup now stained and marked. One knick to harness.

WW2 parachute qualification badge. Standard UK made, padded example removed from uniform. Paper backing ripped with partial loss of padding, blue wings now faded. Good, used example.

WW2 Parachute Regiment cap badge. Original, die-struck O/R's white metal, Parachute Regiment cap badge. Voided crown with two lugs to reverse, lightly patinated.

WW2 Parachute Regiment Sweetheart badge. WW2 period, die-struck, silvered sweetheart badge for the Parachute Regt. 43mm with pinback fitting. Good condition.

WW2 Parachute Regt. Grouping. Court mounted medal group consisting of 39-45 Star, Africa 8th Army Bar, Italy, France & Germany Stars, Defence and War Medals originally the property of Harry Bath. Accompanied by a modern bullion Bellephron blazer badge, original parachute wing and cap badge ,a contemporary, wartime photograph with a modern, annotated photograph wearing various decorations. Wing and cap badge in grubby used condition with one loop missing all other items in good, used condition. Recently acquired directly from family members and un researched. - I have been informed that he probably served with the 2nd Inde Bde AAC in Italy and Greece.

WW2 Parachute Sweetheart Badge. Enamel and gilt pinback sweetheart badge in the form of a British Airborne jump qualification wing. Good condition with undamaged enamel, lightly patinated.

WW2 Parachute Sweetheart Badge. Enamel and gilt pinback sweetheart badge in the form of a British Airborne jump qualification wing. Good condition with undamaged enamel, lightly patinated.

WW2 Period Life Guards Sweetheart badge. Silver and enamel sweetheart badge for the Life Guards. Pinback fastening. Excellent, patinated condition still on it\'s original card.

WW2 Period Officer's Royal Scots Fusiliers Glengarry. WW2 Period Officer's Royal Scots Fusiliers Glengarry. Dark blue, woollen body with red, white and blue diced band, gilt, officer's RSF badge mounted on black silk bow. Full length tails in black ottoman with fully lined interior. Tailor's label for Wm.Anderson & Sons, Edinburgh named to a Lt.Smith !! Good, used condition.

WW2 Period Scottish KOSB O/R's Glengarry. WW2 Period KOSB Other Ranks Glengarry.A good worn example,with white metal cap badge which has been domed , retaining tartan backing cloth and complete with full-length tails. In good, used condition with minor service wear .

WW2 Photo Portrait - Wehrmacht Feldgendarmerie Officer. Contemporarily framed and glazed WW2 photographic portrait of a Wehrmacht Feldgendarmerie Officer. Image size 170mm x 235mm approx. Good evocative image in the stylised fashion of the time.

WW2 Pilot's Notes - Tempest II. Late WW2 ( July 1945 ) Provisional Pilot's Notes for the Tempest II with the Centaurus V engine. 35pgs with instructions and observations on the flying characteristics of the newly introduced Tempest II, some of the data was left blank and then filled in with ink once known ! Good, clean condition and uncommon.

WW2 Pioneer Corps Coloured FS Cap. A good example of the coloured field service caps worn Probably by an officer of the Pioneer Corps. Maroon serge body with dark green curtain and peak. Tooled leather interior with a contrasting leather headband. Approx. size 6 3/4. Unmarked silver cap badge. In excellent clean, probably unworn condition.

WW2 Plastic Manchester Regiment Cap Badge. Scarce WW II plastic economy issue cap badge with two blades to the reverse and makers details for A. Stanley Walsall. Excellent condition, crisp, no deforming.

WW2 Polish 1st Kadrowa Rifle Brigade lapel badge. British made ( Collins, London ), pinback lapel badge for the Polish 1st Kadrowa Rifle Brigade. Good, clean condition.

WW2 Polish 2 Corps & Monte Cassino grouping. ' As found ' grouping from a house clearance contact, this as yet anonymous WW2 Polish grouping will reward further research. Consisting of a numbered 2 Polish Corps badge, Monte Cassino Cross ( 47499 - a number within a block allocated to 11 Provost (Military Police) Squadron Coy. ), Cross of Merit with Swords, the Army Medal with a 39-45 and Italy Star. Medals are accompanied by enamelled, probably Italian made, pillar mounted ' ribbons ' with indications of further, now missing awards. Gaunt made cap badge ( fixings missing ), British made silvered and plastic Polish buttons, a named small brush. and various religious medals and medallions all contained in the box in which they were found.

WW2 Polish 2 Corps Badge & Legitymacja. Silvered Polish 2nd Corps badge with screw post fitting to reverse.. Worn above the left pocket midway between the breast and collar and usually numbered to the reverse, in this case 101285 with the accompanying Legitymacja documentation. This shows that badge 101285 was awarded to Kazimierz Pawlowicz Good condition, patinated overall with light wear to high points.

WW2 Polish 3rd Carpathian Rifle Division Badge. WW2 Polish 3rd Carpathian Rifle Division Badge by Lorioli with it's original packet. Silvered zinc, 40x43mm with Lorioli, Milano marked domed washer type fastening. In excellent condition, toned overall, packet a little stained and tatty.

WW2 Polish Battledress Blouse 14th Artillery Rgt, 1st Grenadier Div. 1942 dated, Size 15 BD ( 5'11" - 6' ) Blouse to a private in the 14th Artillery Regiment of the 1st Grenadier Division. Typically for Polish tunics, this example has been tailored with padded shoulders, lined open collar and pleats to the reverse. Embroidered Poland shoulder titles to both shoulders with Artillery flashes to both collars. White metal ' 14 ' numerals to altered shoulder boards with printed 1st Grenadier patch to left sleeve and lanyard. In good used condition with a contemporary repair to the under arm of the right sleeve and two areas of minor mothing to left sleeve. The pocket contained a slip of paper with the details ' Gunner Albin Szot, 14th Art.Rgt. 1st Grenadier Div.' although the ownership cannot be verified.

WW2 Polish Battledress Blouse, 2nd Warsaw Armoured Div. 1945 dated B.D. Blouse to a ( Signals ? ) Lieutenant in the 2nd Warsaw Armoured Division, 2nd Polish Corps, 8th Army. The size 12 1940 Patt BD has some of the usual modifications the Poles were so fond of, including leather trim to cuffs, extra pleats etc. Bullion Poland shoulder titles , hand made 8th Army and printed 2 Corps and 2nd Armoured divisional signs. Silvered, Italian made rank stars with collar insignia that probably originated in Italy. The original owner was well fought having been awarded the Monte Cassino Cross, Virtuti Militari amongst others including British awards. In good, used, clean condition with some loss of bullion to shoulder titles.

WW2 Polish Cap Badge. Original, WW2, die struck, Italian made, white metal cap badge for Polish troops. Silvered finish with post fixing and manufacturer marked securing bolt ' F.M. Lorioli , Milano and Roma ' . Excellent, unissued condition.

WW2 Polish Cap Badge. Original, WW2, die struck, probably British made, officer's silvered white metal cap badge for Polish troops. Heavy, detailed, quality example. Blade fixing to reverse.

WW2 Polish Cap Badge. Original, WW2, die struck, probably British made, white metal cap badge for Polish troops. Blade fixing to reverse.

WW2 Polish Cap Badge. Original, WW2, die struck, Italian made, white metal cap badge for Polish troops. Silvered finish with post fixing and manufacturer marked securing bolt contained in it's original waxed paper packet marked ' Lorioli Fratelli, Milano and Roma ' . Excellent, unissued condition, packet with a few tears and creased.

WW2 Polish Cap Badge. Original cast brass WW2 Polish cap badge. Characteristic of some ' home made ' insignia extemporised by Polish troops faced with supply problems. Finished with typical post and disc fixing. Good, used condition.

WW2 Polish Cap Badges. Acquired from the same estate in Bedfordshire these two badges are typical of those worn by O/Rs serving with the Polish Army in the UK during WW2. The first is an issue plastic ( cellulose acetate ) Polish Army eagle cap badge by A.Stanley of Walsall, just as typically this has deformed through heat but is intact and possesses both blades to the reverse. The second is a cast brass Army eagle surmounting a shield typical of those at unit level again typically curved backwards to fit around the seam of the field service cap. It was retained via two holes through which it would be stitched to a cap, good condition with polished highlights.

WW2 Polish Repatriation Liaison Regiment Formation Sign. Scarce formation sign for the Polish Repatriation Liaison Regiment. The embroidered sign depicts a White Hussar's wing with a swastika to the centre. The Regiment was established in 1945.

WW2 Polish Signals Badge. Badge in the form of a circle, with black and blue colours to the rim. In the centre an armoured arm holding a sword with thunderbolts in the background, worn by the Polish Signal personnel above the left pocket. This example, typical of many WW2 Polish badges, has been made of cast alloy with a threaded post secured by a brass nut. Many Polish personnel wore insignia that was produced at unit or individual level and this original example is typical. Painted colours worn and minor corrosion to reverse, black felt backing.

WW2 Portrait F.A.N.Y. WW2 Photographic portrait of a member of the First Aid Nursing Yeomanry or F.A.N.Y. Good, clear image 15 x 20 cms mounted on card signed H.J.Whitlock & Sons Ltd.

WW2 POW Identity Tag. Original WW2 identity tag from Stalag XXIB. The enlisted man's camp was located at Szubin a few miles south of Bydgoszcz, in Pomorze, Poland. Zinc construction with stamped details of camp and individual number mirrored either side of the central perforation. Some surface abrasions but otherwise good condition.

WW2 POW Identity Tag. Original WW2 identity tag from Stalag 315. This tag was issued to a prisoner in Stalag 315 located in Przemysl Poland. Zinc construction with stamped details of camp and individual number mirrored either side of the central perforation. Some surface corrosion, possibly excavated but otherwise good condition.

WW2 POW Identity Tag. Original WW2 identity tag from Stalag VIIIE. This tag was issued to a prisoner in one of the sub camps of Lamsdorf in the Eastern part of Görlitz. Zinc construction with stamped details of camp and individual number mirrored either side of the central perforation. Some surface corrosion but otherwise good condition.

WW2 Practice (firing) PIAT Projectile. WW2 MkIII Practice (firing) projectile for the PIAT. Painted black overall with yellow band marked ' Home Use Only ' to differentiate it from the regular explosive pattern. This projectile retains it's dummy core with weights and spacer although whist retaining the cap the dummy fuze is absent. Fully strippable with various manufacturer and batch markings to tail. Good overall condition retaining 75% approx original paintwork. INERT. UK sales ONLY.

WW2 Printed Airborne Strip. Original, unissued WW2 printed \' AIRBORNE \' strip formation sign. Came with others from a 6th Airborne veteran who served with 716 Coy RASC ( Airborne ). Mint unissued condition as issued.

WW2 Printed Devon Shoulder Title An original WW2, printed Devoneshire Regiment shoulder title manufactured by the Calico Printers Association. clear evidence of having been removed from a uniform.

WW2 Propaganda Card - Iran Scarce propaganda postcard produced by the Allies for use in Iran. Based on traditional Persian painting but replacing the heads of the traditional protagonists ( Zahhak the Snake Shoulder and his acolytes ) with those of Hitler, Goebbels, Mussolini and Tojo and the Persian inscription ' On Zahhak's shoulders were two dragons. Poor people were being killed to feed them '. Postally unused with slight marking. Uncommon. POSTFREE within UK

WW2 Q.A.I.M.N.S. Printed shoulder title. WW2 printed shoulder title for a member of Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service. Good condition, previously mounted in album,small residue to reverse.

WW2 Queen Victoria's Rifles Officer's Cap. An excellent example of a WW2 Officer's cap for the Queen Victoria's Rifles. By the time of WW2 QVR formed two battalions of the KRRC. Cap is made from a particularly fine cloth with a QVR Officer's boss badge , horn buttons and patent leather strap. Interior has a celluloid protector which now obscures the tailors label with a leather headband. All in excellent moth free condition, two very minor aras of damage to leather headband.

WW2 R.A.F. Aircrew Blouse A characterful R.A.F. Aircrew Blouse for a pilot with the rank of Pilot Officer. Size 7 ' Blouses Blue Grey Aircrew ', although not dated it bears the inspection marks indicating manufacture in 1942. P/O rank lace machine stitched to the epaulettes with a pair of deeply padded pilots' wings to the left breast. Tunic displays evidence of being well worn, slightly grubby with heavy wear to collar and cuffs and the addition of lightweight leather patches to the elbows. Other than the wear the tunic is in good condition with only a small 3mm snag to the reverse. Good original untouched tunic.

WW2 R.A.F. Economy Sidecap. 1944 dated R.A.F. sidecap by Silberston & Son, size 7 with ministry inspection marks . Economy design with plastic buttons and cap badge by Stanley & Sons, Walsall. Excellent, used condition with some light marking of sweatband

WW2 R.A.F. Officer's Side cap. 1944 Dated, size 7 R.A.F. Officer's / WO's issue side cap. Fine serge material with gilt two piece badge, manufacturer's label ( J.Collett, Ltd ) with size and date to interior. Fine cotton lining with with inspection stamp and plush headband. In good, used condition with one 1.5mm moth nip to crown and wear to interior commensurate with use.

WW2 R.A.M.C. Brigadier\'s SD Cap A good example of a WW2 service dress cap worn by a Brigadier or substantive colonel of the R.A.M.C. Fine serge body with dull cherry band and bullion King's crown badge. Leather sweatband with waxed lining with manufacturer's details impressed to lining and owner's details ' Benson ' to label underneath sweatband. Excellent, used condition with single moth hole to coloured band at the rear and partial failure of stitching to headband.

WW2 R.C.A.F. Sgt. Bomb Aimer's Tunic. 1942 dated, R.C.A.F four pocket tunic for a Sgt. Bomb aimer. High quality woollen tunic with brass R.C.A.F. buttons made by Cook Clothing Company, Toronto with 3/4 heavy cotton lining to fit 5' 11" to 6' , 40" - 41" Chest. Sergeant rank stripes and Canada titles to both sleeves with a British pattern Bomb Aimer's brevet to left breast. In excellent, moth free condition, small area of damage to brevet with a label tacked into interior with possible service number or collection number .

WW2 RA Southern Command, RA Coastal Artillery School BD. 1940 dated ' Battledress Blouse Serge ' , Size 13 - 5' 11" - 6ft, Chest 38" to 39ins and Waist 33" to 34ins produced by Prices Tailors Ltd. The BD carries Royal Artillery, printed shoulder titles, RA Southern Command, printed area badge, woollen RA arm of service strips and finally a printed Coastal Artillery School badge. To the right sleeve three printed war service chevrons and evidence of previous brass title ? to shoulder straps. Manufacturer's label to interior with inspection stamp, service number and name ' S.Usher ' to interior. Excellent, clean condition with no evidence of moth or other damage. Uncommon.

WW2 RAD man's area arm shield. BeVo weave RAD man's area arm sheild showing the Abteilung and Gruppe. In good used condition with clear indications of having been removed from a uniform.

WW2 RADwJ District Arm Badge. BeVo weave Reichsarbeitsdienst Weibliche Jugend ( RADjW ) sleeve badge for a Führerin in the Brandenburg-Ost district ( XXVII ) in unissued condition . Excellent, clean condition.

WW2 RAF ' Hopkinson ' Release Knife. Carried by fire and crash crew these knives were designed specifically for cutting through harness and parachute shrouds whilst affording protection, by means of the rounded ends, to trapped aircrew. Made by may of the Sheffield knife producers this example, whilst unmarked, was probably produced by Jospeth Rodgers. Similar knives are still used today. In good, used condition with some rubbing to sheath.

WW2 RAF Air Rank Officer's cap badge. Gold bullion wire embroidered wreath surmounted by a lion and crown with gilt metal eagle superimposed. Cap badge worn by RAF Officers of Air rank, Air Commodore and above introduced in 1918. This example WW2 period and in excellent condition with light verdigris to lion.

WW2 RAF Aircrew Oxygen Mask Tube Assembly WW2 RAF Oxygen Supply Tube & Clip 6D/1571 which will fit Oxygen Masks Type G and H. Late wartime pattern, with a Mk IV bayonet fitting stamped, with AM Ref No. 6D/526. Contained in it's original wrapping and box indicating manufacture by Mine Safety Appliances Co.Ltd. Excellent, clean condition.

WW2 RAF Bomb Aimer's Brevet. Heavily padded RAF ' B ' Bomb Aimer's brevet. Oatmeal, silky wing with fine hessian backing. Excellent used condition.

WW2 RAF Bomb Disposal Fuse Extractor Mk7. WW2 RAF Bomb Disposal Fuse Extractor Mk.7 ( AP21106 ) in original box with all fittings and tools. Designed to fit on a bomb casing with adjustable jaws gripping the fuse and a wire activated winding mechanism that was worked remotely from cover. Included with the kit are a series of pulleys that enable a smooth run around angles etc from the operator to the extractor and, thoughtfully a screwdriver and screws to mount them. This enabled remote extraction of fuses where there may be the threat of a ZUS 40 Anti Withdrawal fuze or where the pocket may have been damaged risking the life of the operator using a manual extraction. This type of extractor reached it's final incarnation in the Rocket Wrench which accomplishes an extraction with the aid of blank .50 Cal rounds. In excellent condition with all parts of the kit present. VERY HEAVY item, please contact for delivery options.

WW2 RAF Bomb Disposal Fuze Extractor Mk.7. Cased Mk.7 Fuze extractor for use by RAF wartime bomb disposal teams. The heavy weight case contains the main body with adjustable jaws that would have been placed over the bomb fuze. Using a series of pulleys and fairleads the extractor could be operated remotely to unscrew and extract the fuze. The kit contains everything from spares for the extractor to tools and equipment to allow the installation of the equipment on site. Excellent condition. Heavy item, delivery options are available.

WW2 RAF Bomb Disposal Sleeve Badge. Embroidered sleeve badge awarded to RAF armoury technicians qualified in bomb disposal, authorised in January 1941. Good, used condition with clear evidence of having been removed from a uniform.

WW2 RAF Bombardier Brevet. WW2 RAF Bombardier brevet. Embroidered ' flat ' example, probably unissued, excellent condition.

WW2 RAF Brooch and Ring Set. WW2 period silver and enamel matching RAF brooch and ring set. Pin back RAF sweetheart brooch marked silver to reverse with a similarly marked finger ring with matching enamel design. Good, used condition, lightly patinated.

WW2 RAF Casualty Grouping. Medal and ephemera grouping to 1651396 Sgt.Roy Melbourne Saunders, a navigator who died on 21/11/1943 aged 21. Group consists of 39/45 Star, Defence and War in Air Ministry box ( bottom half only ), Air Ministry Casualty Branch letter to a Coalville address, RAF cap badge and a number of photographs. The photographs appear to be mostly of time spent in Canada training with No.72 Air Navigators Course and include a number of images taken on exercise named to Saunders in 1943. Others include personnel, aircraft and group shots. Recently acquired house clearance lot, requires further research

WW2 RAF Casualty Photograph. Framed and glazed photograph annotated ' Flt.Sgt. Gordon Prescott, RAF - Missing from Operational flight over Munich Jan 8th 1945.' Probably taken from a school or business and in good condition with minor foxing to mounts.

WW2 RAF Dinghy Heliograph. WW2 RAF Dinghy Heliograph.Mirrored steel heliograph with attached white painted foresight. This is the larger version used with multi crew dinghies used on bomber aircraft. Instructions for use on a label glued to the back. Good used condition and complete with cotton pouch with a slightly marked exterior.

WW2 RAF Escape Map - S1/R1. Standard RAF, double sided, hemmed rayon escape map issued to aircrew and special forces. This particular map is S1/R1 centring on the Balkans with R1 covering Hungary, Albania and Italy and S1 Romania, Bulgaria Yugoslavia and Italy. Excellent, clean condition with numerous folds.

WW2 RAF Escape Map 43/K. Standard RAF, double sided, silk escape map issued to aircrew and special forces. This particular map is 43/K EAST - Spain ( North East ) and France ( South West ) with the reverse 43/K WEST - Spain ( North West ) and Portugal ( North ) . In good, clean condition.

WW2 RAF First Aid Outfit For Aircrews. WW2 RAF First Aid Outfit For Aircrews Mk.III. Individual First Aid pouch issued one per airman. Sealed in an olive drab rubberized fabric pouch approx. 15 x 15cms. Marked with Red Cross, Air Ministry and King's Crown stamps and a full list of contents including Anti-Burn mittens, Anti-Burn Jelly, Wound Dressings etc. This example is lightly soiled, slightlyvgrubby but is sealed and complete.

WW2 RAF fly button compass Another of MI.9\'s escape and evasion aids, a compass formed from an ordinary brass service fly button. One button swings on top of the other, pointing due north, luminous. This example blackened for use with RAF uniform. In good, used condition and still in working order.

WW2 RAF LEATHER FLYING HELMET-COMPLETE. Late Pattern, size 3 ' C ' Type flying helmet. 22C/879 coding visible and has full wiring loom and headphones. Good, used condition. Purchased recently as part of an estate of a RAF Officer from the Isle of Man, F.Lt.W.H.Hasselstrom. His medal group and log books are listed elsewhere on the site.

WW2 RAF O/R's side cap. 1943 dated wool, RAF O/R's sidecar with brass RAF cap badge. Size 7 1/4 and clearly dated and manufacturer marked ' J.Collett Ltd. ' with a light inspection mark. Good, used condition with signs of light usage and a couple of very minor moth grazes.

WW2 RAF Officer's Service Dress Cap. By Lewis Ltd. of Bristol, this clean example of a WW2 RAF Officers Service Dress Cap is size approx. 6 7/8. Deeply padded and bright bullion badge fitted to a mohair band. Clean interior with leather sweatband showing little sign of use with a quilted silk liner with a manufacturer's label covered by a celluloid diamond. There are 5 small areas of moth damage, the largest being to the underside of the peak, with three to the brim and one 1.5mm hole to the body in an otherwise excellent, clean cap.

WW2 RAF Officers\' FS Cap. Good, clean example of a WW2 RAF officers field service cap. Fine serge body with gilt eagle and crown with RAF buttons to peak. False silk lining with plush protector to half of the cap. Minor signs of wear otherwise excellent example.

WW2 RAF Officer\'s Sidecap Well used example of the standard sidecap worn by RAF officers during WW2. Two-piece gilt officer's badge mounted onto serge body. Brushed cotton lining with plush sweatband. Two snags to one side and much evidence of the ' Brylcreem Boys '.

WW2 RAF Padded Observer Brevet. WW2 RAF embroidered Observer brevet. Creamy white on blue/black embroidered padded wing with clear evidence of having been removed from a tunic, good, used condition.

WW2 RAF Padded Pilots\' Wings. A good example of an embroidered, padded WW2 RAF pilots\' brevet. Featuring oatmeal coloured feathers and crown with the top part of the wing in relief . Cloth backed with clear evidence of having been removed from a uniform. Part of reverse now missing showing the method of padding.

WW2 RAF Padded Pilots\' Wings. A good example of an embroidered, padded WW2 RAF pilots\' brevet. Featuring oatmeal coloured feathers and crown with the top part of the wing in relief with a very linear design. Cloth backed with clear evidence of having been removed from a uniform.

WW2 RAF Pilot Photographic Portrait. A contemporary framed and glazed photographic portrait of a fresh faced and presumably new qualified Pilot Officer. Dated June 1941 and signed ' Bill ' and taken by a Leicester photographer contained in a wartime economy frame with a printed faux wood surround. Minor foxing to mounts and in good overall condition. An evocative wartime image.

WW2 RAF pilots' wing - padded. A good example of an embroidered WW2 RAF pilots' brevet. Featuring creamy coloured feathers and crown with high padding and a paper backing. Evidence of having been removed from a tunic but in excellent, used condition.

WW2 RAF Pilots' Wings. A good example of an embroidered WW2 RAF pilots' brevet. Featuring creamy coloured feathers and crown with the top part of the wing in relief . Cloth backed . Evidence of having been removed from a tunic but in excellent, used condition.

WW2 RAF Pilots' Wings. A good example of an embroidered WW2 RAF pilots' brevet, probably locally made in India or Africa. Thinly embroidered, creamy/white wings and crown on black wool backed with cotton. Four press studs mounted to the reverse to facilitate easy removal for laundry, cleaning etc typical of wings used in the African and Far Eastern theatres. Good, used condition.

WW2 RAF Pilots\' Wing. A good example of an embroidered WW2 RAF pilots' brevet. Featuring oatmeal coloured feathers and crown in ' flat ' embroidered cotton. Clear evidence of having been removed from a uniform, in good, used condition.

WW2 RAF Pilots\' Wings. A good example of an embroidered, padded WW2 RAF pilots' brevet. Featuring creamy coloured feathers and crown with the top part of the wing in relief . Cloth backed . Moth nibble to bottom of wreath with marking and staining to backing.

WW2 RAF Pilots\' Wings. A good example of an embroidered WW2 RAF pilots' brevet. Featuring creamy coloured feathers and crown with the top part of the wing in low relief . Cloth backed . Minor moth graze to top of wreath with very minor staining to backing.

WW2 RAF Pilots\' Wings. A good example of an embroidered, padded WW2 RAF pilots' brevet. Featuring oatmeal coloured feathers and crown with the top part of the wing in relief . Cloth backed with clear evidence of having been removed from a uniform. Some minor glue residue to the reverse.

WW2 RAF Radio Observer Brevet. Flat construction, embroidered \' RO \' brevet with oatmeal coloured thread on black cotton backing. Introduced in May 1941 the \' Observer, Radio \' trade brevet was a misnomer and was in fact worn by radar operators. Short lived and quickly replaced by the Navigator\'s brevet. Good, used condition with clear evidence of having been removed from a uniform with some loss to tip. Scarce.

WW2 RAF Security Poster. Original WW2 poster, 37cms x 50cms, featuring a striking design of a member of the RAF with his finger pressed to his lips \' Ssh !.... \' and the strapline \' The enemy is always listening \'. Printed by HMSO by James Haworth & Brother Ltd., London and designed by the artist \' Noke \'. In excellent, probably unissued condition.

WW2 RAF Sergeant Rank Stripes. An excellent set of WW2 RAF Sergeant rank stripes, clear signs of having been removed from a uniform.

WW2 RAF Sidecap - Aircrew under Training. 1942 dated RAF sidecap with the addition of the aircrew under training peak. Standard RAF blue serge cap manufactured by ' J.Collett Ltd ' , size 7 1/4 with a lightly polished brass o/r's cap badge and an additional peak, a white blancoed piece of material cut to shape. Good overall condition with some minor moth damage.

WW2 RAF Sidecap. 1945 dated RAF sidecap, standard RAF blue serge cap manufactured marked ' S&P Harris, Glasgow size 6 7/8 with a lightly polished brass o/r's cap badge. Headband has been packed out for a more comfortable fit with 1944 newspaper pages. Good, used condition with one very minor moth nip.

WW2 RAF SWEETHEART PIN IN STERLING SILVER. A very nice large RAF wings sweetheart pin which measures 2 1/2” long. Excellent detail and marked on the reverse ‘sterling silver’. Pin and hook intact. Pretty pin.

WW2 RAF Warrant Officer Rank Badges. Matching pair of WW2, embroidered, R.A.F. Warrant Officer sleeve badges. Good, used condition with clear evidence of having been removed from a uniform.

WW2 RAF/Special Forces Escape Map Pouch. Rubberised Escape map pouch marked ' MAPS ONLY ' and overstamped ' C/D ' and ' E/F ' indicating the original contents which in this case would have been maps of the European mainland. In good, used condition, pouch only.

WW2 Reconnaissance Corps Coloured FS Cap. Coloured Field Service Cap for O/Rs of the Reconniassance Corps. Green wool body with yellow crown and brass cap badge. Size 7 1/4 with a white cotton drill lining and separate cotton headband. Good overall condition with light evidence of wear, pencilled serial number under headband. Some moth damage to crown.

WW2 Reconnaissance Lanyard. Uncommon lanyard for use by members of the Reconnaissance Corps. In good, used condition with contemporary modification by making the loop smaller with cotton whipping.

WW2 Reconnaissance Paybook Grouping. WW2 Reconnaissance Corps grouping to 14659936 Cpl.F.Pierce consisting of paybook, Transfer to Reserve certificate, Reconnaissance Corps cap badge, Corporal rank stripes with crossed flags signaller's qualification and a Reconnaissance, glueback shoulder title. Pierce qualified as a driver operator in summer 1944 with further wireless instruction and presumably was part of an armoured car crew with which the corps was equipped. All items in good, used condition.

WW2 REME Coloured Field Service Cap. O/R's coloured Field Service cap for a member of the Royal Electrical & Mechanical Engineers. Die -struck, 1st pattern, brass REME cap badge with brass GS buttons to apron with a leather headband. Glazed cotton, faux leather interior lining with the name ' F.Edwards ' to the underside of headband . Approx. size 6 7/8 and in excellent used condition with two moth holes to crown, the crown shows evidence of the old soldier's trick of sharpening the look by sewing the crown together. Good example.

WW2 REME Slouch Hat. A good, used, WW2 slouch hat bearing the now faded, flash of the REME, a blue, yellow and red cotton rectangle. Solid felt body with some very minor moth bites with a six fold puggaree and a fastening stud to allow the folding of one side. Brown leather, unmarked headband with a contemporarily altered neck strap. Approx. size 7 with sweat staining to the interior body. Good example.

WW2 RN Seaman\'s Clasp Knife. 1943 dated Royal Navy seaman's clasp knife by Joseph Rodgers & Sons, Sheffield. 8cm, sheep's-foot blade, chequered alloy grips, screwdriver tip and marlin spike with a steel shackle. Blade dated and manufacturer marked to either side of the blade with a number stamped into the marlin spike. Good, used condition with signs of sharpening to blade. UK 18+ sales ONLY

WW2 Royal Armoured Corps Printed Shoulder Title. WW2 Royal Armoured Corps printed shoulder title, in good used condition with clear signs of having been removed from a uniform. POSTFREE within UK

WW2 Royal Artillery Coloured Field Service Cap. O/R's coloured Field Service cap for a member of the Royal Artillery. Brass Artillery grenade cap badge with brass GS buttons to apron with a cotton headband. Interior lining features the number ' 1581955 ' and the initials ' EJF ' written in ink. Approx. size 7and in excellent used condition. Shows evidence of the old soldier's trick of sharpening the look of the cap with the use of paper clips to the interior of the crown.

WW2 Royal Artillery Officer\'s Sidecap. A good, used example of an officer's sidecap as worn by officers of the Royal Artillery during WW2. Manufactured by Bond St. tailors Herbert Johnson with owner's initials in cash's tape tacked to the interior. Approx. size 6 3/4 - 7 with plush head band and fully lined. Good, used condition with one minor area of moth tracking .

WW2 Royal Artillery Plastic economy cap badge. An excellent example of a British Royal Artillery economy cap badge made in a chocolate coloured plastic. Brass slider to reverse. One of the more scarce of the plastic economy badges adopted by the British forces during WW2.

WW2 Royal Fusiliers ( City of London Regiment ) Pennant. Uncommon printed pennant for the Royal Fusiliers ( City of London Regiment ). 27cms x 48cms with sewn in halyard ( now cut ) and a manufacturer\'s label to halyard pocket \' Imray, Laurie, Nora & Wilson \'. Area of damage, see images, otherwise in good, used condition.

WW2 Royal Marine Photograph/Scrap album. Messy and haphazard photograph and scrap album compiled by Royal Marine William George Vickers. Has some marginal D Day interest with two pages inscribed \' D Day \' but some pictures missing ! Images include family and uniform shots with Combined Ops insignia, photographs and cards clearly picked up in France with other pieces of ephemera let in. Also includes a strip of unissued Royal Marine shoulder titles on Cash\'s tape and two brass RM shoulder titles. Nothing further is known about this gentleman and would I am sure reward further research.

WW2 Royal Marines Silver & Enamel Regimental Bar Brooch. A good quality Second War period Royal Marines sweetheart brooch. The regimental crest applied to a slender bar with the reverse impressed ' Silver ' and the bar ' Sterling '. Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings and mounted on the original jeweller's display pad.

WW2 Royal Scots Fusilier XIV Army and Burma Star Grouping. Grouping to 3136725 Sgt.William Augustus Willmott Royal Scots Fusilers. Grouping consists of insignia, medals, pay and release books, souvenirs, photos and most interestingly a 1944 diary. Willmott clearly served with the 1st Batt who participated in the Battle of Madagascar in 1942 where a newspaper and money were retained as souvenirs. He then transferred to India becoming part of 36 Div fighting the Japanese. His diary for the period, although difficult to decipher has numerous entries detailing the action involved in the relief of the Admin Box and the crossing of the Irrawady. He details patrols, ' digging in ', rations, ' Sgt. Graham killed ( 3126628 Sgt.James Graham 38 ), ' attack successful on 551 ' ' arrived Admin Box ', numerous attacks, RAP visit as well as a record of every letter received and written. Original awards included in their box of issue addressed to a location in Willesden along with a bar and a pair of XIV Army badges and a Sgt. stripe. A pair of Japanese rank collar boards were also retained as a souvenir. Some pictures and a clipping show Willmott in service with the condition of the Indian issue paybook showing how hard this service was. What sets this grouping apart from many others is the presence of a contemporary diary and the detailing of the battles of the ' Forgotten Army ' in Burma in 1944.

WW2 Royal Scots Fusiliers Glengarry. WW2 Period Royal Scots Fusiliers O/Rs Glengarry. A good worn example,with brass metal cap badge, thick wool body with integral diced band and red toorie and complete with full-length tails. In good, used condition with minor service wear, approx size 6 3/4.

WW2 Royal Scots Fusiliers Grouping - Madagascar, Burma. Paperwork and medal grouping to 3136725 Sgt. William Augustus Willmott, Royal Scots Fusiliers. Willmott enlisted in Edinburgh in 1940 and went on to serve probably with the 2nd Battalion in Madgascar in 1942 and then to Burma in 1944. Group consists of medals 39/45, Burma Stars, Defence and War medals in their original box with a London address, newspaper and money souvenirs from Madagascar, photographs, paybook , and release book and most interestingly a diary from the period of service in Burma. Entries include ' 2 Japs shot on perimeter , visited by Jap plane, attack successful on 551, night attack repulsed ' etc. Interesting grouping from two of the less well known campaigns. Would definitely reward further research. Accompanied by a quantity of related modern ephemera letters etc.

WW2 Russian 50mm Mortar Round. WW2 Russian, six fin, long 50mm Mortar Round. Original grey paint and filling ring to steel body which appears to be dated 1942 but has numerous other markings stamped to body. 1943 dated bakelite fuse with separate steel gaine. Excellent, clean condition. INERT Available within UK only.

WW2 Russian Incendiary Bomb. An excellent example of a WW2 Russian ZAB2.5 incendiary bomb. Thermite body fitted with steel fins and an AM-A vane operated fuze. Body, fins and fuze all have stamped inspection and manufacturer's markings with similar stencilled markings to vane indicating manufacturer in 1939. Fuze and vanes, strippable. Above average example with original paint. INERT Available within UK ONLY

WW2 Russian Pilotka. Good, original, 1940 dated Russian o/r's cap or ' pilotka '. Brass and enamel star to front, missing one of it's securing pins but has been contemporaneously secured with cotton. Clear signs of use with staining and marking and wear to interior oilcloth headband. Manufacturer's and date stamp in green ink to interior cotton lining. Characterful example.

WW2 Russian Rifle Regts Shoulder Boards. A pair of field grade shoulder straps for members of rifle regiments as indicated by the raspberry red piping. Heavy but indistinct manufacturer's details stamped to cotton interior lining. Good, used condition.

WW2 Russian Tielogreika Padded Jacket. WW2 Russian Tielogreika padded winter jacket. Brass and steel Soviet buttons with sew on shoulder boards with infantry arm of service piping. Both boards have the number ' 3 ' stamped to the reverse. Jacket in excellent, clean, used condition with a size ' 2 ' label stitched to the collar, minor rust to buttons with some minor staining to jacket.

WW2 SA Sports armband A multi piece construction SA sports armband in excellent condition complete with its original paper RZM paper label. Probably unissued.

WW2 SA Sports armband A multi-piece construction SA sports armband in excellent condition, issue details stamped to interior.

WW2 SA Swimming Trunks. The ultimate in sports swimwear ! - A pair of cotton, side tied swimming trunks with a 1st Patt SA embroidered sports badge to one side with a bronze DRL/NSRL to the other. In good, overall condition with light marking to white cotton edging.

WW2 SAS Parachute Wing. An original set of SAS parachute wings. Typical example of later War, ordnance quality , often referred to as ' 44 pattern '. Manufactured with a more standardised style the wings are embroidered, using three colours of blue with white parachute canopy with lines picked out in white cotton and the feathers of the wing picked out in black. Wing is backed with black cotton which is padded with thick string. Excellent, used condition with clear evidence of having been worn, classic example of this pattern of wing.

WW2 Scrapbook extra images.

WW2 Scrapbook Grouping - Bodyguard and Aide to Field Marshal Maitland Wilson. Highly interesting scrapbook and paperwork grouping to the bodyguard and aide to Field Marshal Henry ' Jumbo ' Maitland Wilson. 6970534 Sgt. Fred TRAYLER of the 9th Batt the Rifle Brigade became the bodyguard and aide to FM.Wilson in 1941 heading to Greece in the same year and then continued to the end of the War alongside the Field Marshal. Trayler's scrapbook is a fascinating window into his wartime experience and includes all of his military passes including as part of the British delegation to Yalta and as a member of the Combined Chiefs of Staff in Washington. Numerous photographs of FM Maitland Wilson and of Trayler and his contemporaries. Most interesting are the numerous signed testimonials from personalties from FM Alexander to Douglas Fairbanks and Marshall Tito ! Also included is stationery from Downing St and the office of the Prime Minister and a cigar label, all forwarded to Trayler from Churchill. Also included is a personal letter from the colourful Countess of Ranfurly who worked with SOE and as p.a. to Maitland Wilson. Trayler has attached his bullion Rifle Brigade rank insignia to the inside cover and his release book, transfer certificate and paybook accompany the grouping. The paybook has one of the more extensively filled in ' Services at Home or Abroad ' section and a letter indicates the award of a Mentioned-in-Despatches, gazetted in Feb.1945. Fascinating grouping that would reward further research.

WW2 SEAC HQ L of C Formation sign. Uncommon WW2 printed formation sign, originally designed for HQ Line of Communication Command S.E.A.C. One of the main tasks of the Command was flying in supplies to the Fourteenth Army fighting around Imphal, hence the stork. It subsequently went on to be used by South Burma District. This example backed with an Aertex type material with some marking and fading though use.

WW2 Sherwood Foresters Sleeve Diamonds. A pair of sleeve diamonds split equally in Lincoln Green and Hunting Scarlett ( Maroon ) for wear by a member of the Sherwood Foresters. These examples came from an officer who served with the 7th Armoured Division during WW2. Good, used condition with clear evidence of having been removed from a uniform.

WW2 Signals Arm of Service strips. WW2 Arm of Service strips for the corps of Signals. Originally part of the effects of an Air Formation Signals officer. Unissued condition with very minor grazing of the nap of the white felt . POSTFREE

WW2 Silver Infantry Assault Badge - Sohni, Heubach and Co. A good example of a manufacturer marked silver Infantry Assault badge. Zinc construction marked ' S.H.u.Co.41 ' to the reverse in raised letters under the hinge, the mark of Sohni, Heubach and Co.,Idar Oberstein. Residual silver wash to some areas but mostly base zinc finish to the majority of the badge. Good, original badge.

WW2 Silver Infantry Assault Badge Stickpin. Original miniature WW2 Infantry Assault badge stickpin. 12mm mounted on a knurled pin with 95% original finish.

WW2 Silver Infantry Assault Badge. A good example of an unmarked silver Infantry Assault badge. Zinc die struck construction with crimped steel hinge and catch. Residual silver wash to some areas but mostly base zinc finish to the majority of the badge. Good, original badge thought to be a product of Rudolf Karenth.

WW2 Silver Panzer Assault Badge - Wurster. WW2 silver Panzer Assault badge by Karl Wurster . Semi-hollow, scooped , zinc construction with wire ' C ' form catch and pin with a soldered, tombac hinge. Positioned to the left of the block hinge is the raised, encircled ' KWM ' trademark of Karl Wurster Markneukirchen. Residual bright silver finish to the obverse with some areas of oxidisation. Good overall condition.

WW2 silver Parachute Regiment bar brooch. WW2 Silver and enamel sweetheart bar brooch for the Parachute Regiment. Marked ' silver ' to the reverse with pin fitting. In excellent, toned condition.

WW2 Skeleton Sten Stock. Original WW2 Skeleton stock for use on the lateMkII and MkIII Sten guns. Original blackened finish with inspection marks to receiver attachment. Excellent, used condition with some wear through usage. UK Sales ONLY

WW2 SMLE/No.4 action cover. Canvas cover designed to protect the moving parts of either the SMLE or No.4 rifles. Secured by brass press studs and leather ties. Canadian manufacture, 1942 dated. In excellent condition with some storage marks.

WW2 Soldiers at Sea - War Savings Poster. 37cms x 51cms approx \' Soldiers at Sea \' War Savings poster. Issued by the National Savings Committee this was one of a series of posters illustrating specialist areas of army trades. This example illustrates DUKWs, LCTs and LCIs and the trade badges of the specialist Army gun crews carried upon ship. Excellent, clean condition.

WW2 Souvenir Purse. House clearance find, leather purse containing war souvenirs, RE cap badge and a similar sweetheart badge, Kriegsmarine identity tag, Kriegsmarine cap eagle, German uniform button alongside a queen of diamonds playing card. Evocative wartime grouping.

WW2 Souvenired Japanese Model 32 Helmet. Standard issue Japanese Model 32 steel helmet. Retaining 85%+ of it's original olive paint and metal star. Poor quality leather liner remains although there has been some damage to the two of the sections and padding inner sacks have been removed. Ribbon chinstrap missing although partial suspension system remains. A name appears in characters around the inner rim which appears to have been repeated to the reverse of one of the liner padding cotton envelopes. A further anglicised name ' R.Fleming ' appears in white paint also to the rim, no doubt applied by the original finder. Over painted character to rear of the rim indicating size. A good, untouched Japanese combat helmet.

WW2 Sports/Competition Dummy Stick Grenade. Commercially made dummy stick grenade intended for use by HJ or other organisations for the practise of grenade throwing which was often undertaken in Party sports meetings. This example displays the branding of Sports Zentralle Wellerdieck of Bielefeld who were large suppliers of sporting equipment before and during the war and are still in business today. Excellent, used condition.

WW2 Staffordshire Yeomanry Grouping. Extensive grouping to Lt ( later Capt ) ( Quartermaster ) J.T.Hall Staffordshire Yeomanry, Royal Armoured Corps. Grouping includes medals, mounted for wear, 39-45, Africa ( 8th Army bar ), France & Germany stars with Defence and War Medals with an MiD emblem, accompanied by miniatures and MiD certificate. Wooden covered photograph album largely containing Middle East views but with some military content, bible and Holy Communion , some wartime and later correspondence, driving licences etc. Also a number of wartime photographs portraits etc with some 65+ 60mm x 45mm shots which include a large number of views of Sherman DDs, DUKWS, Weasels etc poss crossing of the Rhine or South Beveland. This is accompanied by a possibly looted Zeiss Ikon Bob 510 camera in it's case. Staffs Yeo. converted to tanks in 1941 and fought through N.Africa to Tunis. Landing on D Day in conventional tanks they fought through Normandy and became part of 79th Armoured in July 1944. Converting to Sherman DDs the unit fought at South Beveland and at the crossing of the Rhine. An extensive grouping that would warrant further research, very heavy 3kg +

WW2 Staffordshire Yeomanry Medal Group. WW2 medal group to 324045 Tpr.C.Rackham Staffs Yeo. Includes 1939-45 , Africa, France & Germany Stars, Defence and War Medals and a Territorial Efficiency Medal mounted on to card for display. All medals in good condition with TEM having some edge knocks and bruising. ( re-listed due to non payment ) The Staffs Yeo. had a busy War, fighting throughout the North Africa campaign as part of 8th Armoured Brigade. From Tunisia the unit came home and re-equiped with Shermans and Crusader AA MkIIIs as part of 27th Armoured Brigade. As such it was possibly the only conventional armoured unit to land on D Day on Sword Beach. Following heavy losses in Normandy it was disbanded and reformed with Sherman DDs as part of 79th Armoured where it fought in Holland and the crossing of the Rhine. This unresearched grouping would appear to represent one of the unit's members who was present for much of it's service.

WW2 Staffordshire Yeomanry Medal Group. WW2 medal group to 323256 Cpl.G.R.C.Hutton Staffs Yeo. Includes 1939-45 , France & Germany Stars, Defence and War Medals and a Territorial Efficiency Medal mounted on to card for display. All medals in good condition with TEM lightly toned with some minor edge knocks. The Staffs Yeo. had a busy War, fighting throughout the North Africa campaign as part of 8th Armoured Brigade. From Tunisia the unit came home and re-equiped with Shermans and Crusader AA MkIIIs as part of 27th Armoured Brigade. As such it was possibly the only conventional armoured unit to land on D Day on Sword Beach. Following heavy losses in Normandy it was disbanded and reformed with Sherman DDs as part of 79th Armoured where it fought in Holland and the crossing of the Rhine. This unresearched grouping would appear to represent one of the unit's members who was present for much of it's European service.

WW2 Sten gun slings. Unissued British, WW2 Sten gun slings. Manufactured by Bagcraft and 1944 dated, all mint and unissued. Straight from the original packaging! Priced individually.

WW2 Sten magazine loading tool. Magazine loading tool for use with 9mm STEN magazines. Blued steel body with brass tensioner. Manufacturer marked ' E & Co ' to one side. In good overall condition with 85% blueing remaining and in good working condition.

WW2 Stick Grenade Detonator Box. Wooden and card container for 15 ' Sprengkapseln Nr.8 ( AI ) ' - detonators for the German stick grenade. Usually found in the steel or wooden stick grenade containers this example in excellent, used condition with clear labelling, indicating manufacture in 1944, complete with the ripping string used for opening and with it's original wax waterproofing. Carton's wooden interior in excellent, clean condition complete with slide off lid. Not easy to acquire in this condition.

WW2 Switch, No. 7, Pressure/Pull Electrical, Mk. I An example of a British Switch, No. 7, Pressure/Pull Electrical, Mk. I.This is an electrical contact switch that was introduced for service in 1941. It was used as a pressure or pull switch and only with electrical detonators. This example is generally in good condition there are however, a couple of ' moth ' holes in the battery compartment but otherwise is stable and in original condition. Scarce example.

WW2 Switch, No.5, Pressure. An example of a British WW2 Switch, No.5, Pressure. Designed to be operated when a pressure of 50lbs was applied to either the adjustable extension rod or the top plate of the switch. Often used against railways where the switch could be concealed under the rail and the rod adjusted until contact was made with the underside of the rail. Whilst not as positive as the fog signal igniter in this situation it had the benefit of being concealed in the ballast and thus avoiding detection. Excellent condition. INERT

WW2 Third Reich ' National Solidaritat ' Tinny. Aluminum and enamel, pin back badge featuring an enamelled swastika surmounting the phrase ' Nationale Solidarität ' a phrase coined by Goebbels initially in promoting the Winterhilfswerk campaign but later in symbolising the German war effort. Good, clean condition with undamaged enamel.

WW2 Third Reich Customs Decoration. A scarce bronzed tombak Customs Cross awarded for good service in the Customs service of the Third Reich. Excellent, used condition unfortunately missing the overlaid embroidered customs eagle which overlaid the cornflower ribbon. There were two distinct patterns of ribbon, one having the eagle embroidered directly into the ribbon and the other having a two part ribbon.

WW2 THIRD REICH IRON CROSS 2nd CLASS-MAKER MARKED.'8'. A good used Third Reich iron cross, with original full length ribbon. Nice patina to nickel silver parts. Good covering of original black paint to steel center. Suspension ring marked with number '8' ? as far as I can see. This is for Ferdinand Hoffstadter in Bonn. Good example.

WW2 THIRD REICH IRON CROSS EKI IN ORIGINAL CASE - MAKER MARKED. A really nice example of an EKI from WW2. It is complete with the black presentation case and both are in super condition. Case is completely intact with no exterior damage. Silver outline of the EKI on the lid. The cross itself is beautifully toned. Not cleaned or polished. Perfect black paint steel centre. Nicely toned flat reverse with original ‘coke-bottle’ shaped pin. The pin is marked on the underneath ‘100’. This is the maker mark for Rudolf Wächtler & Lange, Mittweida. A very nice example.

WW2 Third Reich Napkin Ring. A plastic or phenolic napkin ring featuring a moulded swastika emblem, an item for the committed Party member. Good, undamaged condition. POSTFREE within UK

WW2 THIRD REICH \"Schiffsstammabteilung’’ NAVAL CAP TALLY. A more unusual ‘specialist ‘ naval ratings cap tally for ‘1 Schiffsstammabteilung Der Nordsee1’. A really nice full length tally in gold thread which has toned down with age. This tally roughly translates as follows:- A 'Schiffsstammabteilung' was a ship cadre unit [like a shore based headquarters that also included some specialist personnel like signals testing commands and other inspectorates]. This was a battalion sized unit and Naval Stations Baltic [Ostsee] and North Sea [Nordsee] each had two of these, so your cap tally is from the first 'battalion' of Naval Station North Sea. A nice period tally which was dropped as soon as the war started.

WW2 THIRD REICH ‘DEATH CARD’. Sent to members of the family, or next of kin. This is the death card notification for a Feldwebel in Grenadier Regt. Killed in Croatia on the 17th.August 1944. His name was Xavier Lockner. Standard card printed on stiff paper. Good condition.

WW2 U.S. 11th Airborne 511 PIR patch. Original 11th Airborne 511 Parachute Infantry Regt patch. Unique design printed onto false silk which has not been folded or cut to shape. Patch has been folded during storage which has left a crease which could probably be removed by ironing but has left a line across the design. The 511th made one famous combat jump, the Los Banos Raid in the Philipines and were in combat against the Japanese until the end of the War. Uncommon piece of airborne insignia.

WW2 U.S. Navy utility knife, Mark 2. WW2 U.S. Navy utility knife, Mark 2 manufactured by Camillus of New York. Good, used example of this classic knife initially adopted by the USMC and known as the ' KaBar ' and subsequently adopted by the US Navy. Leather-washer handle with 7" blade with manufacturer details to the underside of the cross guard. Contained in a scabbard by Victory Plastics which has been altered by the removal of the retention strap .

WW2 U.S. OSS Grouping. A particularly good insignia and document grouping to a member of the U.S. Office of Strategic Services, the American equivalent to SOE. The group to a Henry P Woolley, consists of an OSS service certificate, signed by W.J.Donovan head of OSS, Burma 101 Campaign Bar, miniature parachute wings,CBI badge, dog tags, photo and WW2 campaign medals. Woolley served with 35 Inf. Div before service with OSS and then onto Detachment 101. Detachment 101, OSS, was activated in September of 1942, the organization was formed to conduct intelligence and paramilitary operations in China with many of the operations taking place in Burma. The presence of both the 101 bar and OSS certificate make this grouping particularly appealing. Would reward further research.

WW2 U.S. Pacific photo album. WW2 American photo album containing 117 b/w photos appertaining to the Pacific theatre. Contained in a contemporary scrapbook, photos are mounted on typical US album leaves which go fragile and disintegrate, these have just begun and consequently looked frayed. Picture content is broadly divided between some fairly gruesome shots of Japanese KIA and native women, most of whom are in a state of undress! Many of the shots are those that could be purchased from unit photographers but there are a significant number of unrecognised views with some taken some time after hostilities ceased. Some scrawled annotations and some old sellotape mounts. Unusual but unpleasant.

WW2 U.S.A.A.F. Survival Machete. WW2 U.S. folding survival machete as issued to the U.S.A.A.F. Introduced in 1942 and used in the B4 survival kits this example was manufactured by Camillus and features a 25cm blade and retains the oft missing blade cover. Subsequently adopted and manufactured for the RAF. Good, used condition.

WW2 Unfired 40mm Bofors Round. Unfired 40mm MkIIT HE Bofors Round contained in a MkIII case with original stencilling to side of case. 1945 dated projectile with alloy transit plug and original paint, this contained in a 1943 dated case and accompanied by an original No.6 cardboard transit container. INERT Available within UK only

WW2 Unfired 40mm Bofors Round. Unfired 40mm MkIIT HE Bofors Round.contained in a MkIII case with original stencilling to side of case. 1943 dated projectile with alloy transit plug and original paint, filling bands and stencilling. Projectile contained in a MkIII, 1942 dated case with original stencilling to side of case. Round accompanied by an original No.6, 1941 dated cardboard transit container. INERT Available within UK only

WW2 US 1st Ranger Battalion patch. Original WW2 embroidered shoulder patch for the 1st Ranger Battalion. 1st Ranger Bn were employed on the raid on Dieppe where the first US casualties in Europe were suffered. Good overall condition with some light marking.

WW2 US 60mm M49A2 Mortar Round. An excellent example of a 1942 dated US 60mm M49A2 mortar round for use with standard US infantry 60mm M2 Mortar. This particular example retains 98% of it's original paint finish with stencilled filling information. 1942 dated, aluminium bodied fuze retaining safety wire. Also retains inert propellant cartridge. Excellent, clean example. INERT UK Sales ONLY

WW2 US 60mm M49A2 Mortar Round. An excellent example of a 1942 dated US 60mm M49A2 mortar round for use with standard US infantry 60mm M2 Mortar. This particular example retains 95% of it's original paint finish with stencilled filling information. Economy plastic bodied fuze retaining safety wire with some pitting to aluminium nose. Complete with inert propellant cartridge. Excellent, clean example. INERT UK Sales ONLY

WW2 US 8th Air Force printed shoulder patch. English made, WW2 US 8th Air Force printed shoulder patch. Good, used condition, glue marks to reverse.

WW2 US 9th Air Force Air Gunner Grouping. A small grouping of insignia and photographs to 35471360 Sgt.Charles C.Thomas of the 9th Air Force. Grouping consists of two photographs showing Thomas, newly qualified as a member of the 1st AF and his sweetheart. Dog tag showing Thomas was originally from Cinncinatti, Ohio, clutch back silver, air gunner's wings, English made 9th AF and USAAF sleeve badges, Air Medal and Efficiency medal. Needs research but probably a B26 Marauder crew member.

WW2 US 9th Air Force patch. English made, WW2 USAAF shoulder patch for the 9th Air Force. Classic English construction, embroidered cotton on felt. In good, clean condition with evidence of having been removed from a uniform.

WW2 US Army Electric Blasting Cap Wire. Scarce pack of US Army Corps of Engineers electric Blasting Cap wires made by DuPont Inc. Used for demolitions and on widespread issue to Resistance and Special Forces. Scarce survivor in original pack. UK Sales only

WW2 US Bronze Star in case. Original WW2 US Bronze Star in it's original case with accompanying lapel ribbon bar. Excellent, clean condition with some light marking to case.

WW2 US Emergency Signalling Mirror. WW2 US Emergency Signalling Mirror Type ESM/2 in original envelope. Manufactured by the General Electric Company this mirror only seems to be issued with the C-1 vest and not included in any other kit probably due to the size of other kits able to incorperate the larger ESM/1. Mirror with some marking otherwise good condition.

WW2 US Jeep badge. A classic piece from the WW2 US Home Front in the form of a Jeep badge. Constructed in the form of a plastic jeep in relief with a pin to the reverse. In good condition with rubbing to the high points.

WW2 US M-3 Fighting Knife. WW2 issue US M-3 fighting knife by Utica contained in M8 plastic scabbard with ' Victory Plastics ' moulding mark. Later pattern of knife with manufacturer's details marked on cross guard as opposed to blade. Good used condition with evidence of sharpening and wear.

WW2 US M1 Garand bayonet. Original, 1943 dated M1 bayonet for the US Garand rifle with a plastic scabbard made by Victory Plastics. In excellent, clean condition, maker marked to blade.

WW2 US M2 Pull Igniter. Standard WW2 US M2 Pull Igniter. Used by Engineers, special forces etc. in booby traps or for igniting charges. Fully strippable with primer removed. INERT UK sales ONLY

WW2 US M21A1 Signal, Ground, Parachute. 1945 dated US M21A1 Signal, Ground, Parachute. Fired from the M1-M8 series of spigot launchers the signal with an additional propelling charge taking it to a height of approx. 200m where the signal, in this case an amber star, indicated by the raised letters ' AP ' in yellow to the cap. This example in good, clean condition. INERT Available within UK only

WW2 US M3 Fighting Knife - Utica. A good example of the US M3 fighting knife in an M8 scabbard. Manufactured by Utica with markings to guard and ordnance marked to pommel and undamaged leather handle, lightly sharpened blade with full profile. 18+ UK Sales ONLY

WW2 US M3 Fighting Knife - Utica. A good example of the US M3 fighting knife in an M8 scabbard. Manufactured by Utica with markings to guard and ordnance marked to pommel and contained in an M8 scabbard marked \' B.M.Co \'. Leather handle, with light bruising. and a lightly sharpened blade with full profile.

WW2 US Mark 2A1 Grenade - Early issue. An excellent example of the classic US ' Pineapple ' grenade. This example is a Mk.2A1 introduced from 1944, essentially very similar to the M2, the Mk2A1 is distinguished from it's predecessor by the absence of a filling hole to the base. This is an early version, still retaining its yellow colour, most Mk2A1s being green painted. Accompanied by the correct M10A2 igniter with which the initial powder filled grenades were issued. Excellent example of wartime grenade. INERT Available within UK ONLY

WW2 US Mark 2A1 Grenade. A good example of the classic US ' Pineapple ' grenade. This example is a Mk.2A1 introduced from 1944, essentially very similar to the M2, the Mk2A1 is distinguished from it's predecessor by having only one yellow band at the neck. Fitted with a M200A fuse, this example retains 90%+ of it's original finish and has manufacturer's identity marks and casting details to body and fuse. The lever to this example has suffered from some corrosion but has been priced accordingly in what in every other way is an above average example. INERT UK sales only.

WW2 US Naval Aviator Wing. WW2 silver gilt US Naval Aviator Wing by Hilborn & Hamburger. 70mm approx. die struck, pinback wing with safety clasp. Hallmarked to reverse with Hilborn & Hamburger mark ' HH ' and ' STER + 1/20 10K ' indicating gold plating on sterling silver base. Good, used condition with a pleasing patina.

WW2 US Paper Victory flags. Original NOS US 48 star paper Victory flags. Priced individually POSTFREE within UK

WW2 US V-44 Bowie knife. US WW2 V-44 survival Bowie knife. This example with twin fullers, single edged blade and double edged tip is made by the company that made them famous ' Collins & Co '. Their trade mark with model number ' No.18 ' is stamped into the ricasso. Blade has been sharpened and is very sharp and is toned overall with the moulded synthetic grip intact and undamaged. Accompanied with a plain leather sheath. Good example.

WW2 US. Time Pencil. WW2 US time pencil widely used by OSS and other US special forces. This example has a white safety strip indicating an approx. 1hr delay and has the adaptor that screws into a grenade or TNT charges. The pencil was initiated by crushing the copper tube that shrouds a glass ampuole containing corrosive liquid. In good overall condition. INERT UK sales ONLY

WW2 USAAF Escape Map - Philippine series. Double-sided USAAF escape map part of the Philippine series. Dated 1944, colour printed the map is titled C-41, Mindoro Island and C-42 sAMAR island and covers many of the Philippine islands south of Luzon in the South China Sea. Generally good, clean condition with some light foxing.

WW2 USAAF Survival Guide. WW2 survival guide produced for USAAF flight personnel. 174pgs starting with the decision to bail out or not and going through survival practices for jungle, desert, artic and ocean scenarios. Illustrated throughout with sketches and diagrams from shelter building to poisonous plants. Good, clean condition.

WW2 USAAF Type A-14 Oxygen Mask Boxed. 1944 dated USAAF Type A-14 Oxygen mask in it's original carton of issue. The A-14 oxygen mask was a standard issue mask by late 1943 with this example being a size Medium and manufactured by the Ohio Chemical &Mfg. Co., Cleveland. Includes the rare and hard to find spare parts kit that includes two double snap assemblies for attaching the mask to flying helmets, also spare snaps and parts and includes the original instruction booklet. Box and mask in excellent, clean condition.

WW2 W.R.N.S Ratings Cap. An original WW2 Women\'s Royal Naval Service Ratings cap. Introduced in mid-1942, this pattern of cap and saw widespread issue throughout the rest of the war replacing the earlier floppy pattern cap. Modelled on the men\'s ratings hat but differing in not having a stiffened crown. Wool body with oil cloth lining and leather headband impressed \' James Forsyth ( St Albans ) Ltd., 1943 \'. In good, used condition with some fraying to silk \' HMS \' ribbon.

WW2 WAAF Cap. An ' as found ' example of a wartime o/r's WAAF Cap. Size 6 5/8 and dated 1944 with internal label which also has the owner's name inked in. Described as ' as found ' the cap is dusty and grubby with some areas of moth damage. Liner stitching partially detached with internal protector now fragile with some ripping etc. It does however, have lots of character and is priced to reflect the areas of damage.

WW2 Waffen SS Handschar Collar Patch. Machine embroidered silver scimitar held by a gauntleted hand with swastika for the Waffen SS Division Handschar. Probably a Dachau made piece with the patch displaying several of the identifying features. Slightly distorted, complete with its buckram backing which is slightly damaged and a few loose threads.

WW2 Walther PPK Holster. A recent shed find WW2 Walther PPK holster. Brown finish holster marked to the inside flap ' PPK 7.65 ' with original magazine, no other obvious markings. In good sound condition with wear to highpoints exposing black leather under the dyed finish.

WW2 War Aid Battledress Blouse - Rough Riders. 1943 dated War Aid, BD Blouse, badged to a Captain in the Rough Riders. Size 13 5' 11" to 6ft, Chest 38" -39" with embroidered shoulder titles and padded arm of service strips with Captain rank to shoulders. Double labelled with manufacturing details, dates, contracts etc with name ' Capt Longman ' in pen. Evidence of tailoring to collars and front opening. In excellent, clean condition with a 5mm moth hole to collar . The Rough Riders were the 11th (City of London Yeomanry) Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment, RA, part of which served in a defensive role at Bentley Priory, the RAF's Fighter Command HQ in Stanmore, Middlesex. The rest of the regiment remained in London during the Blitz. Service in North Africa and Italy followed from 1942 to the end of the war.

WW2 Wedding Edition ' Mein Kampf '. Half leather bound, wedding edition of Mein Kampf contained in a card slip case with a district coat of arms to cover of book. Like many of these editions the recipients's page has been carefully excised. Minor foxing to early pages but otherwise excellent, clean copy. Marking to slip case.

WW2 Wehrmacht Cellular Vest. Excellent, unissued example of the cellular undervest issued to the Wehrmacht. Taped reinforcement to neck and a rather unclear RbNr. to bottom edge. Some light storage marks but otherwise clean and undamaged.

WW2 Wehrmacht Engineer Officer's Shoulder Boards. A matching pair of sew-in shoulder boards featuring black waffenfarbe for an officer of the rank of Obereutnant in the engineers or pioneers. Good, used, clean condition.

WW2 Wehrmacht Heer Administrative Official Shoulder Boards. A Matching Pair of Wehrmacht Heer Administrative Official Shoulder Boards. Sew-in type with grey/blue secondary waffenfarbe probably used by judicial officials with silvered cyphers indicating a reserve officer of the rank of leutnant. Probably unused , still tied together with some mothing to the exposed green underlay.

WW2 Wehrmacht Heer Buckle - Unit Marked. One piece aluminium Wehrmacht buckle with manufacturer marked and dated leather tab. Although buckle is not manufacturer marked it bears the hallmarks of a Franke & Co product. Tab is marked ' Nowa, Hamburg 1936 ' and retains it's paint finish to reverse. Tab also bears the unit marking ' 13./J R.49 I ' Good overall condition with light wear to highlights.

WW2 Wehrmacht Heer Buckle. Two piece aluminium Wehrmacht Heer or Army buckle. Crisply struck, lightweight buckle more usually associated with the parade belt, this example has the centre attached by four tabs. In excellent, clean condition with signs of wear to the reverse. Non maker marked.

WW2 Wehrmacht Infantry Signals Blitz Trade Badge Quality WW2 Wehrmacht Infantry Signals Blitz trade badge. Heavy raised embroidered Blitz emblem on feldgrau wool, maker marked to reverse. Clear evidence of removal from a uniform. Good example.

WW2 Wehrmacht M42 Helmet. Good, untouched, slightly grubby M42 helmet. Size 64, manufacturer marked ' bkp ' for Sachsische Emailler ind Stanzwerke A.G. which had previously marked it's earlier helmets ' SE '. 85% - 90% original dark green paintwork, with dusty and stained but intact liner with a dusty and very slightly corroded interior crown as if rain had been caught there for a brief period. RB numbered original chinstrap. Good, honest, unmessed with helmet.

WW2 Wehrmacht Medal Bar. Original medal bar displaying the award of the KVKII, Russian Front medal and the Wehrmacht long service medal. Pin fitting to the reverse and in good used condition. POSTFREE within UK

WW2 Wehrmacht Officer's Breast Eagle. An excellent, original example of a Wehrmacht Officer's breast eagle. Embroidered silver bullion onto dark bottle green wool with a coarse cotton/calico backing. Clear evidence of having been removed from a uniform and two moth nips. Good, used condition.

WW2 Wehrmacht Officer's bullion breast eagle. WW2 Wehrmacht Officer's bullion breast eagle embroidered on dark green wool with heavy cotton backing. Clear indication of having been removed from a uniform with some small areas of oxidisation.

WW2 Wehrmacht Officer's Cap Eagle. Small, bullion eagle for use on a WW2 Wehrmacht Officer's cap. Tightly woven bullion eagle on fine green wool with a black paper backing. Eagle in excellent, clean condition with some areas of mothing to backing. Clear evidence of having been removed from a uniform.

WW2 Wehrmacht Officer's Cap Insignia. An excellent set of matching bullion insignia for use on a WW2 officer's Wehrmacht cap. Both eagle and cockade in fresh condition with largely undamaged bullion. The combined cockade and wreath are padded with a black cotton backing with both items embroidered onto a deep green backing.

WW2 Wehrmacht Officer's Visor Cap - Transport. A good, honest Wehrmacht Heer Visor Cap to an Officer of the Transport arm. Fine cloth body with blue piping indicating arm of service ( Transport ), bullion wreath with alloy cockade surmounted by an aluminium Wehrmacht Heer eagle. Bullion cap cords with a vulcan fibre, blackened peak with a caramel lining which has worn exactly where someone would lift the cap on and off. Heavily soiled but intact and flexible leather headband with an artificial silk lining showing signs of wear. The diamond sweat shield is now missing but there are residual remains of the distinctive shaped label which indicates manufacture by Viro. Generally good condition showing heavy use, however, the cap retains it's shape and is solid. There are areas of moth peppering to the crown and the reverse underside of the body. Two ' nips ' to the piping and an area of moth damage to the central green band underneath the cockade. Priced accordingly.

WW2 Wehrmacht Pioneer Major's Shoulder straps. Pair of unissued, sew-in, shoulder straps for a Major in the Pioneers. Still bundled together with cotton, with some minor moth nips to the black underlay and light fading of aluminium wire.

WW2 Wehrmacht Rank Chevron. Unissued WW2 Wehrmacht rank chevron on HBT material for use on the drill or summer weight tunic. Stamped marking to reverse.

WW2 Wehrmacht Ribbon Bar. Original Wehrmacht ribbon bar with EKII, Russian Front, and 4 Year service ribbons. Pin fixing to reverse and in good, clean condition. POSTFREE within UK

WW2 Wehrmacht silver wire breast eagle. A good example of the standard Wehrmacht breast eagle for use on the Feldbluse with this pattern introduced from 1939. Silver wire eagle on bottle green background which is further applied to a shaped cotton backing. In excellent, used condition

WW2 Wehrmacht silver wire breast eagle. A good example of the standard Wehrmacht breast eagle for use, probably on the Waffenrock, with this pattern introduced from 1939. Silver wire eagle on light feldgrau background which is further applied to a shaped cotton backing. In excellent, used condition.

WW2 Wehrmacht Sports Vest Eagle. Machine woven eagle for use on the Wehrmacht sports vest. Excellent, unused example of these impressive pieces of insignia, with some very minor storage marks.

WW2 Wehrmacht, 1943 Type Breast Eagle. Wehrmacht National Emblem, produced in BeVo weave in rayon conforming to the 1943 pattern a slightly greyer colour than it's similar predecessors. In unissued condition, trimmed to shape.

WW2 Wood-Hilted Fighting Knife. Often associated with use by the RAF and reputedly made for use in the Far East, these knives display all the attributes of a third pattern FS knife with a machine drawn blade, thick cross guard but with the steel handle replaced by wood. In this example, an oval shaped with turned rings and the pommel nut recessed into the top. Good, used condition with 55% original bluing remaining to blade with staining and some light corrosion contained in a stitched and riveted scabbard. Grip, like most has some minor cracks and a possible letter or number scratched to one side. Knife and scabbard otherwise unmarked.

WW2 Wood-Hilted Fighting Knife. Often associated with use by the RAF and reputedly made for use in the Far East, these knives display all the attributes of a third pattern FS knife with a machine drawn blade, thick cross guard but with the steel handle replaced by wood. In this example, an oval shaped with turned rings and the pommel nut recessed into the top. Good, used condition with blade having some staining and sharpening marks. ' John Blyde ' trademark stamped to one side contained in a stitched and riveted scabbard marked ' made in Sheffield '. Grip, like most has some minor cracks and a possible name and numbers inked to reverse of scabbard. Knife and scabbard otherwise unmarked with tang retaining bolt showing no signs of being apart. OVER 18 ITEM - Proof required.

WW2 Wound Award Badge - Maker marked. WW2 Wound Award in black. Die stamped example with needle pin and manufacturer marked ' 3 ' ( Deumer ) to the reverse. Good example with little wear to the satin matt finish.

WW2 WREN's cap. 1943 dated Wren's cap . Size 6 3/4 fine wool O/R's cap with generic wartime ' HMS ' tally. Waxed cotton lining with leather sweatband, manufacturer marked ' Sanders & Brightman, Luton ' with owners initials marked in pen. Good, overall condition with one minor moth hole to the reverse.

WW2 Wren's Cap. Good quality, private purchase Wren's cap as worn by all ratings. Fine wool body with a fine leather sweatband and glazed sateen lining. WW2 ' HMS ' tally sewn into position. Excellent, clean example.

WW2 XIII Corps Armoured Unit Battledress. Wartime, Canadian made BD blouse to an NCO of an armoured unit serving with XIII Corps. Size 13 BD, 5' 11" - 6' 0ft , 38" - 40" Chest made by the Devonshire Clothier, Toronto with Sgt's stripes, I Corps formation sign with armoured arm of service strips and a bullion wound stripe to left arm. Good, used condition with some snags, and minor holes, many of which appear to have been repaired or invisibly mended. Interesting BD, to an armoured veteran who probably served in Italy and possibly N.Africa.

WW2 \' Join the A.T.S. \' Poster. Superb, original, official recruiting poster for the A.T.S.. 36cms x 24cms approx. printed by Lowe & Brydone Printers Ltd., for HMSO. Striking period image with the strapline \' Women with a will to win ! - Join the A.T.S. - Apply at any Army Recruiting Centre. Excellent, bright condition and in as close to mint condition as it is possible with this type of ephemera.

WW2 \' Memorial \' Lady\'s Silver Compact. 1942 Lady's hallmarked silver compact with engraved regimental badges for the Black Watch and the Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders. Linked to these badges are names - John and Tobruk and Lindsay and Slim River. This would strongly suggest either the acknowledgement of a relative's service or more likely the name and place of death of sons or brothers. Potential for research of this poignant item. Good, overall condition with some minor marks.

WW2/1970 British 2" Mortar HE Round. 1942 dated, filled in 1970 British 2" HE Mortar round. Fitted with a 1943 dated tail fin and retaining 95%+ of it's original lacquer and markings. Manufacturer's markings to body and tail and fuze. Unusual example showing the round had been refilled in 1970 during the last employment of the mortar Excellent example fitted with a transit plug. Strippable. INERT Available within UK only

WWI Birmingham Battalion Lapel Badge. A WW1 gilt and enamel lapel badge worn by the 14th, 5th and 16th (Birmingham Pals) Battalions, Royal Warwickshire Regiment . Made by W.J. Dingley, B'ham. and double marked to reverse .In good, used condition complete with undamaged enamel.

WWI British No.36 Mills Rifle Grenade Gas Check Plate An original WWI British gas check plate for the No36 M Mills Grenade. When used in conjunction with the cup discharger makes the no.36 into a rifle grenade. This screws into the base of the grenade. Dated 7/18 and manufacturer marked and in good used condition.

WWI Czech Legion M15 Adrian Helmet. French made M15 Adrian helmet as issued to the Czech Legion. Standard post 1916 pattern helmet manufactured by Compagnie Coloniale whose trademark is ink stamped to the interior of the shell. Grey blue finish to exterior with a large die stamped badge featuring the combined shields of the Czech and Slovak territories to the front. Original chin strap present as is the six tongue liner. In good, used condition with a prominent bruise to the skull and some areas of paint loss. The Czech Legion predominantly fought against the Austrians alongside the Russians and earned a good reputation fighting with Allied Forces during the Russian Civil War.

WWI Imperial Bremen Hanseatic War Cross Group. WW1 Imperial medal bar featuring EKII, Hanseatic Cross of Bremen 1914 - 1918 and Hindenburg Cross. Mounted for wear on pinback bar with Hindenburg cross manufacturer marked ' RSL '. Good overall condition, patination to all awards with undamaged enamel to the Hanseatic cross although there appears to be a sub enamel flaw to one arm. Slight staining to ribbons.

WWI IMPERIAL GERMAN IRON CROSS 2nd CLASS WITH RIBBON. A nice EKII. Has a portion of the original ribbon and has a suspension ring marking. Good black paint and silver frame.Ring seems to be marked KO. Königliches Münzamt Orden Berlin.Nice cross.

WWI Imperial Hamburg Hanseatic War Cross Group. WW1 Imperial medal bar featuring EKII, Hanseatic Cross of Hamburg 1914 - 1918 and Hindenburg Cross. Mounted for wear on pinback bar with EKII ring marked ' KO ' and Hindenburg cross manufacturer marked ' HFB '. Good overall condition, patination to all awards with undamaged enamel to the Hanseatic cross, accompanied by a Hamburg Pioneer honour badge. Previously part of the Michael Baldwin collection dispersed by C&T Auctioneers.

WWI Lewis Gun Drum Magazine. Original WWI Lewis Gun drum magazine. Pan magazine holding 47 rounds in a radial fan which was mechanically indexed and driven by a cam on top of the bolt which operated a pawl mechanism via a lever. Excellent, clean condition marked for MkVI and MkVII .303 with various inspection marks and handpainted a khaki/sand with white quartering.

WWI or WWII BRITISH/SCOTTISH OFFICERS METAL TRAVEL TRUNK- NAMED. A metal trunk, obviously used for valuable personal items. Difficult to age, but looking at the lettering etc., it’s probably WWII but could be earlier. Black painted tin trunk, reinforced lid and ‘japanned’ interior. The front is beautifully sign written with the officers name and home address. ‘CAPTAIN I.G. GILBERT’ 3A, DURHAM DRIVE, PORTOBELLO, EDINBURGH. SCOTLAND. There is no postcode as these were not introduced until well after WW2. It is marked with his cabin number ‘E’ and W.O.V (wanted on voyage). His initials IGG are painted on the other 3 sides of the tin box. Could be a very interesting item to research. I’ve checked 3A, Durham Drive on Google and the house still exists and is near the sea in north west Edinburgh. It’s not a huge tin box and measures approx 30” x 20”x 20” (postage or shipping TBA)

WWI/II Shropshire Yeomanry, RFC & RAF Grouping. Grouping of medals and photographs showing the service of A.V.Morris in two wars and different services. Morris appears to have served in the Shropshire Yeomanry before transferring to the RFC and subsequently the RAF and then called up to the RAF again in 1939. War and Victory medal pair impressed 77976 2.A.M.A.V.Morris with the 39-45 Star, Defence and War medals unnamed as issued. Most items are mounted on card as what appears to be a display with most photographs identified to reverse. accompanied by other loose photographs. Unresearched.

WWII Air Crew Europe Star. Original Air Crew Europe Star. The Air Crew Europe Star was awarded for operational flying from bases in the United Kingdom over Europe from the outbreak of the Second World War on 3 September 1939 to 5 June 1944, the day before the D-Day Normandy Invasion, both dates inclusive. For air crew of the Royal Air Force, two months of operational flying was required in order to qualify for the award of the Air Crew Europe Star. Good, clean condition.

WWII Australian Commonwealth Military Forces Insignia. WWII Australian Commonwealth Military Forces blackened brass cap and collar badge set. All lugs intact with light rubbing to highlights.

WWII British 40mm Bofors round. An excellent example of a British WWII 40mm III HE round for the Bofors LAA gun. 1943 dated projectile and case with original clean paintwork to projectile and original stencilling to case. Comes complete with it\'s original cardboard packing tube, again with original stencilling. Fitted with a dummy fuze assembly. In excellent condition with a few minor abrasions, uncommon to find wartime munitions in their original finish. INERT

WWII BritishTabby Monocular Night Vision Scope. A scarce British WWII “Tabby” Infra-red monocular scope contained in its original brown leather carrying case marked ' ZA.23132 Case for ZA.23119 MK.I.(T). Very early infra-red night vision device in the form of a monocular scope. The scope is containing the infra-red tube and its battery power supply is sealed into a waterproof, khaki cloth covered container. Operated by depressing the side mounted button and focused with a graduated eyepiece. This equipment was used by various arms of the special forces and remained on the ' Secret ' list until the late 1950's. Good, used condition with some loss of stitching.

WWII English Made Airborne Troop Carrier Patch. A U.S. Army Air Corps Airborne Troop Carrier patch. English made example with clear evidence of having been removed a uniform. Silk embroidered on wool. IX Troop Carrier Command consisted of three troop carrier wings which were central to the main airborne operations over Europe in 1944/45.

WWII German Civilian In Service To The Army Cotton Armband Always a great looking armband with the large closed wing eagle showing. White cotton arband with black cotton bevo finished eagle. Good condition with some age spotting to white cotton. Good display piece.

WWII German RMBO Breast Eagle. Dark brown wool construction with grey cotton embroiderd eagle for use on the breast/sleeve of the later RMBO tunic. The RMBO, or Reichsminesterium fur die Besetzten Ostgebiete, was established in 1941 after the invasion of Russia. The idea was to have an office that would facilitate the integration between the Russians and the Germans. Uncommon item with clear evidence of having been removed from a uniform, some loss of backing and old glue marks to reverse.

WWII German Zt.Z.f SpBu 37 5 minute Mechanical Timer. WWII German Zt.Z.f SpBu 37 5 minute Mechanical Timer, used with various demolition equipment. The Phenolic case is marked Zt.Z.f SpBu 37. It is approximately 40mm in diameter and 80mm tall and contains a metal clockwork device wound by a key which is located under the lid. It appears to be in good, working condition. The timer appears to be 1940 dated and has an inspection stamp, the case having a matching 1940 date. INERT

WWII IRON CROSS 1st. CLASS -NON MAGNETIC. A nice example of an original Third Reich period EKI made of a non-magnetic metal. I very good overall condition with most of the original black paint remaining in the center cross. Silver cross edges still hdd as be a fair bit of frosting remaining. Reverse plate is flat with a lot of finish remaining. Nice thin pin with a good hinge and retaining hook. In-marked example.

WWII IRON CROSS 2nd CLASS WITH FIELD CITATION CERTIFICATE. A nice EKII with original ribbon that came with the original A5 small size initial notification paper certificate. Iron Cross has nice patina and original black paint. No ring mark as far as I can see. The paperwork is made out to a Lieutenant Heinrich Krugel of Nachr. Abt. 164 on 24.10.1944. I have not translated the rest of the text. A great combination which is worthy of further research.

WWII IRON CROSS 2nd CLASS WITH ‘Battle damage’ A totally uncleaned, untouched and original Iron Cross second class, with what I was told ‘battle damage’! It’s more likely to be shrapnel damage as apparently it was looted from a destroyed house by a soldier in the Engineers. Who can say? Anyway, cross is black with patina and has a length of original ribbon. I cannot see any maker mark on the suspension ring, which is also a bit twisted. The damage is slight but has dented the silver frame area in the top arm on the right hand side. Also taken a small nick out of the top edge. Quite interesting really. Has a magnetic center and 100% of the original paint. Nice looking cross. (Post free in the U.K.)

WWII Italian Brixia 45mm Mortar Round. WWII Italian mortar round for use in the 45mm Brixia infantry mortar. The 45mm calibre mortar was a smooth-bore, breech-loading, trigger-operated weapon, normally operated by a crew of two. The bomb was hand-loaded, and propelled by a cartridge from a chamber located on top of the receiver and could be fired out to 500m at a rate of fire of 18 rounds a minute. This example complete and disassembles with 65% of the original paint to the tail fins. One of the fins has an overpainted manufacturer's mark which although difficult to decipher would indicate manufacture by SRCM - Società Romana Costruzioni Meccaniche. Residual red ring to nose. INERT - AVAIALABLE within UK ONLY

WWII No.36M Mk I Hand Grenade. A particularly fine condition British, WWII, No.36M MkI Hand Grenade. Features approx. 90%+ of the original brown lacquer with green filling ring and vestigal red ' Xs '. Body, base plug and lever are matching manufacturer marked ' A.B & S ' with a 1940 date to base plug . All parts present and fully strippable. INERT.

WWII No.36M Mk I Cut-Away Hand Grenade. A particularly fine condition British, WWII, No.36M MkI Cut-Away Hand Grenade. Features approx. 95%+ of the original brown lacquer with manufacturer marking ' W Walsall Ltd ' to base plug . Dated base plug 1941 . All parts present. AVAILABLE within UK only INERT.

WWII No.36M Mk I Hand Grenade. A particularly fine condition British, WWII, No.36M MkI Hand Grenade. Features approx. 90%+ of the original brown lacquer with residual filling markings. Manufacturer marking \' MF J \' to body, indicating manufacture by R.A.Main Falkirk Scotland. Dated base plug 1941 ? by unknown manufacturer with similarly unknown maker to lever. All parts present and fully strippable. Excellent example. AVAILABLE within UK only INERT.

WWII No.36M Mk I Hand Grenade. A particularly fine condition British, WWII, No.36M MkI Hand Grenade. Features approx. 90%+ of the original brown lacquer with manufacturer marking ' K* ' to body. This mark was that of A Kenrick & Sons of West Bromwich. Dated base plug with part of the date obscured by overstamping, could be 1943/45 . All parts present and fully strippable. AVAILABLE within UK only INERT.

WWII No.36M Mk I Hand Grenade. A particularly fine condition British, WWII, No.36M MkI Hand Grenade. Features approx. 90%+ of the original brown lacquer with manufacturer marking ' G&M ' to body, Base plug and lever. This mark was that of Glover and Mail Ltd . Dated base plug, 1940 . All parts present and fully strippable. Good example with all matching components AVAILABLE within UK only INERT.

WWII No.36M Mk I Hand Grenade. A ' garden shed ' find, British WWII No.36M Mk I Hand Grenade. Left in as found condition, patinated overall featuring a body marked ' Q5 ' and a base plug similarly marked ' Q ' indicating manufacture by Qualcast of Derby. Good overall condition. All parts present and fully strippable. AVAILABLE within UK only INERT.

WWII No.36M Mk I Hand Grenade. A particularly fine condition, early British, WWII, No.36M MkI Hand Grenade. Features approx. 95%+ of the original brown lacquer and filling ring with manufacturer marking ' JHW ' to body, base plug and lever. JHW marks indicate manufacture by John Harper of Willenhall, Staffs. Dated base plug 1940 . All parts present and fully strippable. AVAILABLE within UK only INERT.

WWII No.36M Mk I Hand Grenade. A British, WWII, No.36M MkI Hand Grenade in excellent condition. Features 99% of the original brown lacquer with no obvious signs of the filling rings which suggests that it was souvenired before filling. Manufacturer marking to body ' 5 PSC.' indicating manufacture by Parkinson Stone Co Ltd., with the lever similarly marked. Base base plug marked ' TA&S ' for T. Ashead & Sons. Dudley Worcestershire.. and dated 1940. All parts present and fully strippable. AVAILABLE within UK only INERT.

WWII No.36M Mk I Hand Grenade. A British, WWII, No.36M MkI Hand Grenade in excellent condition. No obvious signs of the application of lacquer or filling rings which suggests that it was souvenired before filling. Manufacturer marking to body ' IBR ' indicating manufacture by Ideal Boilers & Radiators, London.,Base base plug marked ' TA&S ' for T. Ashead & Sons, Dudley Worcestershire.. and dated 1943. Filling plug similarly marked All parts present and fully strippable. AVAILABLE within UK only INERT.

WWII No.36M Mk I Hand Grenade. A particularly fine condition British, WWII, No.36M MkI Hand Grenade. Features approx. 95%+ of the original brown lacquer with manufacturer marking ' K* ' to body, base plug, core and lever. This mark was that of A Kendrick & Sons of West Bromwich. Dated base plug 1943 . All parts present and fully strippable. Uncommon to find an all matching components with the only detrimental issue being a small area of pitting to the lever. Excellent example. AVAILABLE within UK only INERT.

WWII No.36M Mk I Hand Grenade. A particularly fine condition, Canadian, WWII, No.36M MkI Hand Grenade. Features approx. 99%+ of the original brown lacquer and filling rings with yellow stamped inspection marks present to top. Manufacturer marking ' W ' to body, and bordered stylised S to base plug and internals indicating Schultz Die Casting Company, Canada, dated 1943. Difficult to find a grenade in better condition. . All parts present and fully strippable. AVAILABLE within UK only INERT.

WWII No.36M Mk I Hand Grenade. A particularly good condition British, WWII, No.36M MkI Hand Grenade. Features approx. 95%+ of the original brown lacquer with manufacturer marking ' JPS' to body, indicating manufacture by John Pilling and Sons Ltd of Colne Lancashire. 1943 dated base plug marked ' JP&S ' manufacturer Joseph Parkes & Sons. All parts present with filling ring clear and present as well as the red oxide type sealant to the filling plug. An excellent example. AVAILABLE within UK only INERT.

WWII No.36M Mk I Hand Grenade. A British, WWII, No.36M MkI Hand Grenade in excellent condition. Complete with 65% of original lacquer with residual filling rings. Manufacturer marking to body appears to be \' C/A. Mc D.\' indicating manufacture by Callenders Abbots Foundry Co Ltd Glasgow, Mc Dowall Steven & Co Falkirk. Lever similarly marked \' W & M \' with base plug 1943 dated. All parts present and fully strippable. AVAILABLE within UK only INERT.

WWII No.36M Mk I Hand Grenade. A British, WWII, No.36M MkI Hand Grenade in excellent condition. Complete with 80% of original lacquer but no obvious signs of the application of filling rings which suggests that it was souvenired before filling. Manufacturer marking to body \' BBC \' and \' BBCo \' to lever indicating manufacture by the British Bath Co. Base plug is undated and bears no manufacturer markings, just the nomenclature of the grenade. All parts present and strippable. INERT AVAILABLE within UK ONLY

WWII No.36M Mk I Hand Grenade. A particularly good condition British, WWII, No.36M MkI Hand Grenade. Features approx. 95%+ of the original brown lacquer with filling rings and stencilled inspection marks. Manufacturer marking \' M \' to body, indicating manufacture by Maxwells Ltd. St Marys, Ontario, Canada, this is matched by similar marking to lever.1943 dated base plug marked \' S \' indicating manufacture by Schultz Die casting Co. Wallaceburg, Ontario, Canada. This manufacturer was responsible for the manufacture of the core. All parts present with filling ring clear and present as well as the red oxide type sealant to the filling plug. An excellent example. AVAILABLE within UK only INERT.

WWII No.36M Mk I Hand Grenade. A particularly fine condition British, WWII, No.36M MkI Hand Grenade. Features approx. 90%+ of the original brown lacquer . Manufacturer marking \' K* \' to body, base plug, and lever. This mark was that of A Kendrick & Sons of West Bromwich. Dated base plug 1942 . All parts present and fully strippable. Uncommon to find an all matching components. Excellent example. AVAILABLE within UK only INERT.

WWII Polish Army Silver Tobruk Badge. Good example of the Polish Army Silver Tobruk Badge presented to members of the Independent Carpathian Brigade (SBSK), then part of 3 Carpathian Rifles Division. Numbered ' 2716 ' to the reverse with an ' 800 ' stamping indicating silver content. Screw post fixing to reverse with silver plated brass spinner fastening. Good, used condition with some minor abrasions.

WWII Printed Reconnaissance Corps Shoulder Title. Scarce WW2 printed cloth shoulder title \' RECONNAISSANCE \'. Produced by Calico Printers and is in good worn condition.

WWII RAF Sergeant Stripes. WWII Sergeant stripes for use by RAF Ncos. Good, used condition.

WWII Sight Lensatic MKI for 3 and 4.2 inch Mortars. Scarce British WWII \' Sight Lensatic MKI \' for 3\" and 4.2\" Mortars. Manufactured by V.O.C. and designed to measure bearing and angles and levels to establish the accuracy of the mortar. Featuring components that are common to the Vickers MG dial sight. Contained in its original leather carrying case with strap. Good working order with both levels intact, case closure strap broken.

WWII U.S. Army Paratrooper Qualification Wing-English Made. A good example of an English made WWII U.S. Army Paratrooper qualification wing. Marked ' J.R.Gaunt ' to reverse with brass pin back fitting. Darkly patinated.

WWII U.S.Mk.2A1 Fragmentation Grenade with Release Fuze M1. WWII U.S.Mk.2A1 fragmentation grenade fitted with an M1 release fuze to make a highly effective booby trap. Designed to be intiated by the removal of an object from the latch fuze which in turn would initiate the connected explosive charge. A load of at least 2lbs was required to maintain downward pressure on the latch. Grenade and fuze in good condition with body of grenade with manufacturer's marking and retaining approx 50%+ of it's original paint. INERT UK SALES ONLY

WWII U.S.Mk.2A1 Fragmentation grenade. The definitive U.S. grenade, the Mk.2A1 Fragmentation grenade was introduced in 1944 being used through to the end of the War, Korea and to the early part of the Vietnam conflict. Fitted with an M6A4 igniter set used with TNT filled grenades, this example is in excellent condition and is contained in it's original M41A1 storage container . INERT Available within UK only

WWII U.S.Mk.2A1 Fragmentation grenade. The definitive U.S. grenade, the Mk.2A1 Fragmentation grenade was introduced in 1944 being used through to the end of the War, Korea and to the early part of the Vietnam conflict. Fitted with a 1944 dated M10A3 igniter set used with grenades having fillers that do not require a detonator. Body marked with manufacturer's casting marks. This example is in excellent, above average condition. INERT Available within UK only

WWII U.S.Mk.2A1 Fragmentation Grenade. The definitive U.S. grenade, the Mk.2A1 Fragmentation grenade was introduced in 1944 being used through to the end of the War, Korea and to the early part of the Vietnam conflict.This has an early body that has originally been yellow painted and subsequently been overpainted olive drab Fitted with what appears to be a M10A3 igniter set used with grenades having fillers that do not require a detonator. Body marked with manufacturer's casting marks. This example is in good condition with 85% original paint with some corrosion to igniter set. INERT Available within UK only

WWII U.S.Mk.2A1 Fragmentation Grenade. The definitive U.S. grenade, the Mk.2A1 Fragmentation grenade was introduced in 1944 being used through to the end of the War, Korea and to the early part of the Vietnam conflict. Fitted with a M6 fuze which was used with later war TNT filled grenades Body marked with manufacturer's casting marks. This example is in good overall condition with original paintwork and filling ring, with small area of corrosion.INERT Available within UK only

WWII USAAF Bombardier Wing - English Made, Ludlow. A good example of the Bombardier Wing maker marked by Ludlow London. Two piece construction, pin back with characteristic, soft brass pin and detailed feathering.

XII Lancers F.S. Cap. 1940 dated Field Service cap to the XII Lancers. Having two brass, lancer buttons to the peak with a cast, plated XII Lancers badge to the body. In excellent, clean condition with no moth, indistinct manufacturer stamp to interior, size 7 1/8. The badge looks to be North African made probably being acquired on leave from service in armoured cars in the desert.

XIII/XVIII Royal Hussars Sweetheart pin. Gilt and enamel sweetheart badge for the XIII/XVIII Royal Hussars. Good, used condition.

XIIth Corps Formation Signs. A pair of painted, probably unit made, XIIth Corps formation signs. This well executed pair are made of canvas that has been hand painted, folded to shape and then used on a uniform with clear evidence of this. Although unusual, XII Corps formation signs appear in a number of different ' home made ' guises and would indicate a local fix to a shortage. XII Corps were involved in the later Normandy campaigns and then followed on into NW Europe.

XXX Corps Formation Patches. Facing pair of XXX Corps printed formation signs. Clearly showing evidence of having been removed from a uniform with some staining. XXX Corps were heavily involved in several hard fought campaigns throughout WW2, with service in North Africa in 1942, Tunisia and Sicily in 1943 and Normandy, Holland and Germany from June 1944 onwards.

YELLOW DEUTSCHE WEHRMACHT ARMBAND. An original yellow cotton armband with black ‘bevo’ embroidered letters ‘Deutche Wehrmacht’. Issued and worn by civilians in the service of the military. Has official ink authorisation stamp, but this is quite feint from age, but eagle and swastika clear. A little grubby from age, but 100% real. Good display item.

York & Lancaster Officer's Field Service Cap. An excellent example of an officer's field service cap worn by an officer of the York & Lancaster Regiment. Fine melton cloth body with yellow peak, maroon crown and white piping. Cast, two piece gilt, silver and enamel York and Lancaster Regiment cap badge with gilt and silver regimental buttons. Unlined interior with a soft plush headband. Label indicating manufacture by Hobson & Sons of London and a size 7 1/8. Excellent condition through out with one barely visible moth nip to piping.

Yorkshire Hussars Group photograph. 38cms x 30cms board mounted image of the Yorkshire Hussars - winners of the Scarbrough Cup in 1923. Clear image shows their shooting team armed with Hotchkiss machine guns as befits a cavalry unit. The regiment was reformed as horsed cavalry under Lt-Col G R Lane Fox whose signature appears in ink on the card mount, they were winners of the Cup five times in seven years from 1921. Light foxing to mount, good overall condition.

Yorkshire Hussars Group photograph. 38cms x 30cms board mounted image of the Yorkshire Hussars - winners of the Scarbrough Cup in 1922. Clear image shows their shooting team armed with Hotchkiss machine guns as befits a cavalry unit. The regiment was reformed as horsed cavalry under Lt-Col G R Lane Fox , they were winners of the Cup five times in seven years from 1921. Light foxing to mount, good overall condition.

Zellenleiter Uniform Photographs...

Zeppelin SL11 - Souvenir of the wrecked Zeppelin Booklet. 13pg souvenir booklet containing a brief account of Leefe Robinson's exploit in shooting down the first Zeppelin and numerous photographs of the event and the resultant wreckage. Good, used condition with marking to covers, slight rips and damage.

\' Ack - Ack \' - An Appreciation of the Anti-Aircraft Forces. C1945 ' Ack - Ack ' An Appreciation of the Anti-Aircraft Forces with a foreword by Gen.Sir Frederick Pile. Includes subjects as diverse as ' into action against the flying bomb ', ' gardening on gun sites ', ' gun sites at sea ', ' A.T.S. In mixed batteries ' and ' stamp collecting...on A.A. sites ' ! Illustrated throughout with b/w photographs. Good, clean condition, ex-lib.

\' C \' We Were There - C Squadron Inns of Court Regt. 1946 ' C We Were There - The Story of a Journey ' made by C Squadron the Inns of Court Regiment 1941-1945. Organised as an armoured car regiment, acting as the reconnaissance asset of I Corps, the squadron came ashore near Graye-sur Mer on D-Day. 91pgs outlining the unit's history from inception in 1941 through Normandy, Belgium, Holland to Germany. Illustrated with sketches and b/w photographs. Good, clean condition.

\' Get Tough \' - Capt.W.E.Fairbairn. 1942 1st ed. \' Get Tough \' - Capt.W.E.Fairbairn. US edition of Fairbairn\'s seminal work \'All in Fighting\' complete with d/w, the book contains instructions on the use of the FS knife, Smatchet and various hand to hand combat moves from the \' back break \' to the Japanese Strangle \'. Good, used condition with minor tears and rubbing to d/w.

\' This Band of Brothers \' - History of the Recce.Corps 1st 1947 \' This Band of Brothers \' History of the Reconnaissance Corps 1941-46 by Jeremy Taylor. 270pgs with numerous illustrations and maps. and roll of honour. Excellent copy with clean card covers.

\' Wop No.1 \' Comic Ashtray. Comic ashtray in the form of a potty with Mussolini\'s face in the interior with the dedication \' Wop No.1\' and \' We\'ve got him on the run \'. This Phoney War period novelty was one of a series showing notable Axis leaders and was manufactured by Fieldings. The examples featuring Mussolini are considerably more scarce than their counterparts showing Hitler. In good undamaged condition.

\'40 Patt BD Trousers. An excellent pair of '40 Pattern Battledress trousers. As close to unissued as possible but unfortunately not retaining it's label. Inspection stamp reveal a 1942 manufacture date and a further stamp indicate they are a size 6 - 33"-34" waist and a 30 1/2 " inside leg. All original buttons in moth free condition with some storage creasing and a few very, very minor marks.

\'Double Erel\' Heer Official\'s Visor Cap. A seldom encountered 'Double Erel' visor cap for an officer rank Heer Official. With light grey wool piping and cap band on a quality cap body, with alloy eagle/swastika and oak leaves . The cap interior includes the classic golden-coloured silk lining,with the ghost of the Erel trademark beneath the intact celluloid diamond and impressed Erel trademark to the ventilated leather sweatband. A rolled 1943 sheet of the Berliner Illusstrierte Zeitung has been used as padding behind the sweatband. An uncommon schirmutze to an administrative official.

\'Hero of Mons\' postcard. Postcard showing Sgt.A.Charman DCM of the Royal Warks Rgt under the title \'the Hero of Mons\'. Good study of Charman, unusual in that he is shown wearing his medals, and indicating that he was a veteran of South Africa. Good condition with some minor marks. POSTFREE with UK

‘FOR KULTURE’ BRITISH WW1 PROPAGANDA IRON CROSS MEDAL. This is an original WW1 Bombardment of Hartlepool British Propaganda "For Kultur" Iron Cross. Issued as a propoganda parody after the German navy attached the sea ports of Scarborough, Hartlepool and Whitby in December 1914. Made of iron has ‘For KULTURE’ diliverately miss-spelt. Look like a German Irin cross. Still has most of black paint.

‘IN KILT & KHAKI’ By Thomas Lyon 1916. An account of the authors training and experiences in service during WW1, whist serving in the Glasgow Highlanders. Published by Standard Press in Kilmarnock 1916. In overall excellent condition. Postage at cost.

‘MANNER IM DRITTEN REICH’ AN IMPORTANT THIRD REICH 1930\'S CIGARETTE CARD ALBUM Issued in the 1930\'s for collectors to save the individual cards and make an excellent album! This one is actually amazing and to be honest, not one I have ever had or come across before. Its title is \"Manner im Dritten Reich\" which means ‘Men of the Third Reich. It features every dignitary, every NSDAP personality from that era of history. An individual page is dedicated to the colour card and then a full explanation underneath. It\'s am amazing history book in itself! 241 pages with 245 colour cards. Book is in very good condition. No missing cards.

‘STANDSCHUETZEN’ AUSTRIAN NAZI SHOOTING ASSOCIATION BADGE. Standschuetzen were the traditional shooting guilds/clubs that existed in Austria, and apparently towards the end of WWII their members were formed into home defence units rather like the Volkssturm. Each battalion would have had a badge to show the region it came from [hence Innsbruck] This is quite a large enamel diamond shaped badge with a solid screw back fixing. Has the Austrian Third Reich eagle in the middle with Standschuetzen Batallion Innsbruck underneath. Red and black enamels. Reverse has screw back fitting with a disc marked Berlin 1938 and numbered 00831. Interesting and unusual badge.

“All Clear” A Brief Record of the Work of the London Special Constabulary 1914-1919 1st ed.1920 “All Clear” A Brief Record of the Work of the London Special Constabulary 1914-1919 by J. E. Preston Muddock. 122pgs inc.two maps showing where Zeppelin and Aeroplane bombs fell in London and the Country. Includes sections on London’s Defences Against Air Raids and the Anti-German Riots. Clean condition with foxing to fep and rear papers. Scarce.