WW2 British MkIII ' Turtle ' helmet.
A good example of the WW2 British MkIII ' Turtle ' style helmet. Manufactured in manganese steel with a distinctive shape introduced to provide better protection than the previous MkII. Its first widespread distribution occurred in 1944 to the British and Canadian troops preparing for the Normandy landing. Finished in rough textured khaki paint the shell partially marked ' BMB ' indicating manu... read more
WW2 German Druck Zunder 35 Fuse container.
Card box intended for the storage of German Druck Zunder 35 Fuse. This type of fuse was used on a variety of German mines including Anti Personnel, Behelfs Brettstckmine, Aluminium AT mines, Haft Hohlladung 3, and other improvised mines and demolition charges. The card container contained four of these fuses in a wooden cradle and is complete with its original packing label and an arming strin... read more
WW1 Jambiya Sweetheart badge - Sherwood Rangers.
Ornate silver sweetheart badge in the form of an Arab Jambiya etched to one side of the blade: ' Sherwood Rangers ' and to the other side ' Haifa 23.9.18 ' and ' S.R.' to the handle reverse. These are references to one of the last cavalry charges in modern military history, when Indian and British troops captured the Israeli city of Haifa from the Ottoman Army. The Sherwood Rangers joined the J... read more
48.00 GBP
Stickpin Award bar - Imperial German service.
Award bar for wear in the lapel. This example displaying awards won during WW1, EKII, Cross of Honour, Wound badge in black. All awards mounted on a knurled pin with brass retainer. Good, used condition with wear to high points of wound badge. read more
28.00 GBP
WW2 ' Join the A.T.S. ' Poster.
Superb, original, official recruiting poster for the A.T.S.. 36cms x 24cms approx. printed by Lowe & Brydone Printers Ltd., for HMSO. Striking period image with the strapline ' Women with a will to win ! - Join the A.T.S. - Apply at any Army Recruiting Centre. Excellent, bright condition and in as close to mint condition as it is possible with this type of ephemera. read more
1914 Canadian Colt Holster.
Scarce 1914 dated Canadian holster for the Colt 1878 DA revolver. Dated and manufacturer marked to the reverse ' 1914 P.Craig Ottawa '. and named to a ' Capt. J.P.Fitzgerald ' to interior of flap. Good, solid and supple condition with light marking. Slightly loose stud fastening. read more
2/7th Battalion The Manchester Regiment (TF) sweetheart badge.
Gilt and enamel sweetheart badge for the 2/7th Battalion the Manchester Regiment (TF). Nice, scarce example of a sweetheart to one of the Manchester Pals battalions of the British Army raised in 1914 , formed as part of Lord Kitchener's New Armies. Excellent, bright condition but has some enamel loss. read more
WW2 USAAF Survival Guide.
WW2 survival guide produced for USAAF flight personnel. 174pgs starting with the decision to bail out or not and going through survival practices for jungle, desert, artic and ocean scenarios. Illustrated throughout with sketches and diagrams from shelter building to poisonous plants. Good, clean condition. read more
WW1 134th Canadian Overseas Battalion cap badge.
134th Overseas Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Forces, (48th Highlanders), Toronto cap badge. Slider to reverse. read more
40.00 GBP
Royal Engineer Training Poster - Stages in Camouflet Cratering.
Large, 101cms x 69cms, 1942 Royal Engineer poster featuring the stages in camouflet cratering using primers and ammonal. Printed by Malby & Sons in full colour featuring cut away view and captioned identifiers . Good condition with one repaired tear and various minor edge tears, repairs and nibbles, has been folded. read more