Luftwaffe flying personnel arm badge,

Embroidered cotton on wool Luftwaffe arm badge worn by flying personnel who were not entitled to wear the other metal qualification badges. Introduced in 1936 and worn on the left forearm of the Luftwaffe uniform. In good, worn condition with clear evidence of having been removed from a uniform. One small area of moth grazing, no holes.  read more

Code: 5701

Merrill's Marauders/Mars Task Force shoulder patch.

Locally produced embroidered cotton shoulder patch for Merrill's Marauders or their later incarnation as the Mars Task Force. The Marauders were formed after US admiration of the Chindits, wanting a force to operate behind Japanese lines the Marauders were formed in three battalions in 1944 and fought intensively against the Japanese throughout 1944. By 1945 their numbers were depleted and they...  read more

Code: 5698

South Wales Borderers O/Rs post 1901 helmet plate.

A good die stamped brass example of an other rank's post 1901 helmet plate to the South Wales Borderers. Universal crowned star pattern with a SWB centre. Lugs to star modified but present, three lug fixing to centre. Lightly patinated overall with some traces of gilt to centre and reverse. [  read more

Code: 5695

RAF battledress escape button compass.

A ’plastic’ battledress escape and evasion button compass. Compass appears as an innocuous button. Black plastic button with magnetised points, marked to its reverse with dots. It was used, suspended from cotton thread and then swung freely. Excellent working order. This was intended for use with the RAF battledress. Uncommon.  read more

Code: 5692

WW2 German Willrich postcard.

Classic study by the German artist Willrich entitled ' Ein Panzer Pionier'. Overstamped to the reverse by the DDA. In excellent, clean condition.  read more

Code: 5681

WW2 US 9th Air Force patch.

English made, WW2 USAAF shoulder patch for the 9th Air Force. Classic English construction, embroidered cotton on felt. In good, clean condition with evidence of having been removed from a uniform.  read more

Code: 5680

March of the ATS sheet music.

1941 copy of the sheet music for the 'March of the ATS' by Jimmy Kennedy. Featuring a pleasing image of a marching ATS girl to the cover, this example in excellent clean condition with some very minor creasing.
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Code: 5679

WW1 Imperial German Musician's grouping.

WW1 Imperial German Musician's grouping comprising a Fife, Schwalbennester, and an official Heeresmusikkorps stamp. The Fife is made of black ebony with silver plated fittings and is maker marked 'Gebr.Monnig-Markneukirchen' and is in excellent condition. The Schwalbennester (Swallow's nests) worn on the shoulder, particular to German military musicians are made from coloured wool mounted onto ...  read more

Code: 5671

German shooting prize.

Pressed tin shooting badge mounted onto a ribbon rosette printed with the phrase 'Reserve hat Ruh - parole heimat' essentially 'the Reserve is ready'. Probably pre-War or early War probably given as a prize/or for attending a shooting competition. In excellent, clean condition.  read more

Code: 5657

Devonshire Regt. women's silver compact.

Hallmarked silver and enamel women's makeup compact featuring enamelled regimental colours overlaid with a Devonshire Regiment badge. With 1940 hallmarks it is missing the original make up pad but is in otherwise excellent condition. Minor abrasions to the enamel but no missing enamel and no dents to compact. Essential 1940's women's accessory.  read more

Code: 5629