British Post-War No.80 Grenade AFV Stowage.

Steel stowage box for the No.80 hand grenade, a white phosphorous smoke grenade. This box was intended for use in Post-War British AFVs, probably the Ferret armoured car. Original stencilling to exterior with horse hair packing to lid.  read more

Code: 11584

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. Marks to cover with some small tears but clean contents.  read more

Code: 11583

WW2 US 8th Air Force embroidered shoulder patch.

English made, WW2 US 8th Air Force embroidered shoulder patch. Good, used condition, glue marks to reverse.  read more

Code: 11582

Royal Naval Patrol Service Mine Sweeping Anti Submarine badge.

Original die-struck silver badge featuring the 1940 design for the Royal Naval Patrol Service Mine Sweeping and Anti Submarine. This example of the badge was designed to be worn on the left forearm of the uniform jacket and features four loops for attachment. Registered design number to the reverse. Patinated overall. Uncommon.  read more

Code: 11581

Northumberland Fusiliers Formation Badge.

Scarlet wool ' V ' set on ' Gosling green ' felt formation sign worn by the Northumberland fusiliers. In April 1941 it was worn whilst serving with the Reconnaissance Corps as the 3rd Recce Regiment (8th Battalion Royal Northumberland Fusiliers). Good, used condition.  read more

Code: 11580

RAF No 3 Group Headquarters lapel badge.

Scarce original King George VI period gilt and enamel badge, depicting three swords, the points upwards, and each enfiled by an Astral Crown, with Dutch motto below 'NIET ZONDER ARBYT (Nothing without Labour), the reverse impressed with maker's details 'H.W.Miller Ltd Branston St B'Ham.18. This badge represents RAF No 3 Group Headquarters a major operational group within RAF Bomber Command ope...  read more

Code: 11579

WW2 British Jungle Green Folding Map Case

This pattern of map case was introduced in 1944 for use in the tropics. It is made from a dark green cotton webbing and features a pencil pocket to front complete with wax crayons and a celluloid sheet to the centre. To the interior a white label which reads ‘ Keep mosquito repellent off celluloid '. Good, used example.  read more

Code: 11578

Crested Ware Model Hand Grenade - Moffat.

Crested ware, ‘ Mills Hand Grenade ‘probably by Goss featuring the crest of Moffat to the front. To the base a registered design number and an inscription stating that this a ' Mills Hand Grenade '. Good, undamaged condition.  read more

Code: 11577

A THIRD REICH SA DONATION ‘TINNIE’ FROM 1935.

A circular tonnie stamped from zinc with a single rear stick pin. Has a large SA symbol as the main feature with an explanation running around the edge. At the bottom it says 1935 SA Standort Weisbaden.
This says' for compatriots needing a rest'. This would no doubt have been issued for a fund-raising event to get people to give money to send those in the local area deemed to require it...  read more

Code: 11576

A MOST INTERESTING THIRD REICH ‘DONATION’ CERTIFICATE.

Not seen one of these before but it’s called a SPENDENSCHEIN. Dated 1943 and was given to those who donated items to the war effort. In this case it was some old wooden items and some boots or shoes! Very detailed, named and on the reverse stamped by the local NSDAP collection official who is from the Gau Wein (Vienna).  read more

Code: 11575