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 igni...  read more

Code: 11389

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 found folded in with the gas goggles pack in a respirator case with the mark to brassard caused by the gas goggle forehead pad, otherwise excellent condition.  read more

Code: 11387

WW2 A.I.D. Badge.

Probably WW1 period ' Aeronautical Inspection Directorate 'lapel badge. Red enamel gilt title circlet surmounted by a Crowned wing 'On H.M. Service' with 'A.I.D' to centre on black enamel ground, the reverse impressed with official issue number ' 8364 '. Good condition, complete with buttonhole lapel fitting, undamaged enamel with minor surface abrasions. Height 32mm.  read more

Code: 11386

WW2 Infantry Soldbuch

Very much been there and seen it Soldbuch to Uffz. Siegfried Kotz. Heavily used and soiled with a contemporary repair with some damage. Joining in September 1939, Kotz served with various infantry and anti-tank units including 14 Inf. Regt.,14Pz.Abw.Komp. and finally Inf.Pz.Jg.Ers.Kp.79. Awarded the Russian Front Medal and the KVK with swords becoming a POW ( Nr. 31G-764619 ). Last medical entr...  read more

Code: 11385

WW1 Patriotic Mazawattee Tea tin.

Litho-printed tin produced for Mazawattee Tea featuring patriotic WW1 images. Allied flags cover the lid with head and shoulders views of soldiers of the Allied nations to the sides and a sailor to the ends. Generally good used condition with some rubbing and abrasions.  read more

Code: 11384

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  read more

Code: 11383

1937 DJH Deutsches Jugendherbergswerk badge.

A 1937 DJH Deutsches Jugendherbergswerk ( German Youth Hostel Association) badge. Die-struck silvered metal (magnetic). Vertical pin fastening to reverse. 25 mm x 33 mm, good bright condition with some light marking.  read more

Code: 11382

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.  read more

Code: 11381

First Patt 49th (West Riding) Division Formation sign.

WW2 49th (West Riding) Division printed formation sign patch. This is a pre-1943 patch with the polar bear's head facing downwards. After this date, a change in command dictated that the polar bear should look more 'aggressive' with its head up. In good, used condition.  read more

Code: 11380