XXX Corps Formation Patches.

Facing pair of XXX Corps printed formation signs. Clearly showing evidence of having been removed from a uniform with some staining.
XXX Corps were heavily involved in several hard fought campaigns throughout WW2, with service in North Africa in 1942, Tunisia and Sicily in 1943 and Normandy, Holland and Germany from June 1944 onwards.  read more

Code: 10676

RAF C-Type Wiring Loom.

An original RAF wiring loom to fit the second pattern internally wired WW2 C type leather flying helmet and the late pattern D and E type cotton helmets. Includes prewired microphone socket for oxygen mask connection. Unissued condition.  read more

Code: 10675

Gas Contaminated Area Warning Sign.

Triangular, double sided warning sign used by GIOs to indicate the perimeter of a gas contaminated area. Provided with pre-drilled holes for attachment to rope or screwed to a building or stand. Marked to indicate manufacture by Metal Box in 1943. Good, overall condition with some creasing and abrasions.
Uncommon.  read more

Code: 10674

THREE SETS OF THIRD REICH EPAULETTE CYPHERS.

Three sets of matched cypher pairs for WW2 German epaulettes.
‘ W’ pair in silver metal for Recruiting Officer.
‘FP’ pair in gilded brass for FeldPost units.
‘00’ in white metal numbers with hatched surface.
Ideal spares if you are missing any, or add to a blank set of epaulettes.  read more

Code: 10671

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

An uncommon example of the British No.74 MkIIAnti-Tank Grenade ' Sticky Bomb '. Featuring a two-piece bakelite 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 warning thrower not to remove pin before throwing. The ...  read more

Code: 10670

Cased KVKI without swords - Deschler & Sohn, München.

Tombac award with bright polished highlights with some areas of patination. The cross conforms to the manufacturing characteristics of Deschler & Sohn but is unmarked. Contained in its original case with a flock base and a manufacturer marked cushion with embossed cross outline to lid, manufacturer's details to inside of lid. Award in excellent condition with patination to reverse with minor ru...  read more

Code: 10669

WW2 Royal Artillery Plastic economy cap badge.

An excellent example of a British Royal Artillery economy cap badge made in a chocolate coloured plastic. Brass slider to reverse. One of the more scarce of the plastic economy badges adopted by the British forces during WW2.  read more

Code: 10668

WW1 Vernier's Pattern Compass

WW1 British Vernier's pattern Mk VII compass contained in its original leather case. Compass by Short & Mason Ltd of London and dated 1915 contained in a leather case clearly stamped ' Hudson & Sons, London, 1914 ' . Compass in good working condition with intact carrying case with straps.  read more

Code: 10667

1943 Chocolate & Boiled Sweets tin.

British Chocolate & Boiled Sweets ration tin. Manufacturer marked and filling date of 11/43. 90% of finish intact with some minor creases and marking.  read more

Code: 10665

' Get Tough ' - Capt.W.E.Fairbairn.

1942 1st ed. ' Get Tough ' - Capt.W.E.Fairbairn. US edition of Fairbairn's seminal work 'All in Fighting' complete with d/w, the book contains instructions on the use of the FS knife, Smatchet and various hand to hand combat moves from the ' back break ' to the Japanese Strangle '. Good, used condition with minor tears and rubbing to d/w.  read more

Code: 10664