Printed Combined Operations Badge.

Classic example of a circular, printed Combined Operations badge as worn by Commandos until the introduction of the Commando Group badge. The badge was designed in 1942 by Lieutenant D.A. Grant RNVR. In good, used condition with clear evidence of having been removed from a uniform.  read more

Code: 10708

1942 Regulations for Press Representatives.

1942 (48 reprint ) Regulations for Press Representatives accompanying a Force in the Field. 28pg manual outlining the expectations of the War Office to the behaviour of journalists in the field. Good, clean condition.  read more

Code: 10707

German 5cm Wgr.36 mortar round

1944 dated 50mm round for the German 5cm Wgr.36 mortar. Retains 90% of the original red oxide paint finish with stencilled filling details. Manufacturer details stamped to body and fitted with a plastic Wgr.ZT fuze.
Good overall condition.
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Code: 10705

British 18th Infantry Division formation sign.

Printed WW2 18th Infantry Division printed formation sign. 18th Div was a territorial unit raised in 1939 drawing its personnel from the east of England. It was deployed to India and then to Malaya and was destroyed with many of its officers and men captured in Singapore.
Good, used condition with clear signs of having been removed from a uniform.  read more

Code: 10704

Switch No.3,Release,Mark I booby trap switch.

This British booby trap switch was designed to fire on release of pressure. It was designed so that it could be inconspicuously placed under crates, packages or other suitable items. This example is in good, original condition with 95%+ paintwork and has an acceptance stamp to the interior.  read more

Code: 10703

WW2 Memorial Scroll Mjr.V.D.J.Saxon.

Uncommon WW2 memorial scroll to Major V.D.J.Saxon RASC who died on 24.03.1941 and is buried in Ismailia Cemetery, Egypt. Saxon was possibly a casualty of the opening of Operation Sonnenblume where Rommel pushed British forces back to the Egyptian border having bypassed Tobruk. WW2 memorial scrolls are uncommon in comparison with their WW1 predecessors because they were paid for by their relatives.  read more

Code: 10702

No.74 Anti-Tank Grenade ' Sticky Bomb '.

British No.74 MkI Anti-Tank Grenade ' Sticky Bomb '. Featuring a glass globe ( that would originally been filled with nitro )and would have been covered with stockinette impregnated with adhesive. A bakelite handle contained the fuze and igniter retained by a steel handle and pin with attendant label ( restored ) warning thrower not to remove pin before throwing. The globes were originally cove...  read more

Code: 10693

Parachute Regiment Printed Cloth Shoulder Title.

WW2 Parachute Regiment printed cloth shoulder title produced by Calico Printers. Heavily used condition.  read more

Code: 10692

Air Raid Damage in London.

1st 1923 ' Air Raid Damage in London ' - being a record of aircraft attack on certain Public and private buildings with map....also maps showing where bombs fell on the Cities of Paris and Venice. 55pgs with appendices, b/w photographs, maps and diagrams with detailed descriptions relating to bomb damage to buildings in London. Uncommon.  read more

Code: 10691

RAF Air Sea Rescue Sleeve Insignia.

RAF Air Sea Rescue sleeve insignia as worn by members of the RAF ASR service. Uncommon early printed type.  read more

Code: 10690