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 w...  read more

Code: 7230

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,...  read more

Code: 7229

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.  read more

Code: 7228

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 ...  read more

Code: 7227

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.  read more

Code: 7226

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.  read more

Code: 7225

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 p...  read more

Code: 7224

25th Independent Infantry Brigade.

Heavily embroidered white torii and keys on black background, backed with khaki uniform cloth. Uncommon.  read more

Code: 7222

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,...  read more

Code: 7221

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...  read more

Code: 7220