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. read more
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.
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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 fram... read more
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.
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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. read more
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. read more
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. read more
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.
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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. read more
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 dia... read more