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 high...  read more

Code: 10562

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.  read more

Code: 10561

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.  read more

Code: 10560

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.  read more

Code: 10559

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.  read more

Code: 10558

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.  read more

Code: 10557

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 h...  read more

Code: 10556

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.  read more

Code: 10555

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.  read more

Code: 10554

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 the...  read more

Code: 10553