Helmets of the Home Front II

The long awaited sequel ! Helmets of the Home Front II continues the exhaustive study of this subject by Adrian and George Blake with 380pgs filled with the results of their meticulous research. With an introduction by well known author James Holland, the well illustrated tome has introduced the subjects of Home Guard, Post-War and foreign usage into the mix with expanded and useful appendices....  read more

Code: 11159

The Second World War 1939-1945: Royal Air Force: Air Support.

Air Publication 3235 ' The Second World War 1939-1945: Royal Air Force: Air Support '. 1955, 250pg study providing historical insight into the development of air-land integration and the evolution of air-ground cooperation within the RAF. Starting with development in Northern Ireland in 1940 and developing through the campaigns in the Desert, Sicily, Burma and the campaigns in N/W Europe. Part ...  read more

Code: 11158

WW2 A.T.S. Scrapbook.

Large format scrapbook collated by W/184589 Pte. Patricia Wyld. The album contains a range of ephemera pertaining to her service as a driver with the R.A.S.C. with attachments to various units including forms, photographs, letters and ' scraps '. Interesting record of a woman's service.  read more

Code: 11157

Fire Police Sleeve Eagle - Danzig.

Feuerschutzpolizei, Fire protection police sleeve eagle for Danzig. Dark blue wool with pink cotton embroidered eagle and City designation. Formerly the Free City of Danzig, the city was incorporated into the Third Reich and by 1945 was largely in ruins and is now part of Poland.
Eagle in good, used condition and bears evidence of having been removed from a uniform. Uncommon.  read more

Code: 11156

Victorian Army Form B.50 - Seaforth Highlanders.

Army Form B.50 better known as the Soldiers' Small Book which contained his personal details as well as notes and observations including, physical description, education and skills.
This leather bound example was issued to 2956 James Mowat, Seaforth Highlanders. Mowatt joined the regiment in 1891 from his home in Kirkwall, Orkney and saw service in India. Good, used condition, elastic re...  read more

Code: 11155

Surrey Veteran Reserve lapel badge.

A pre WW1 Surrey Veteran Reserve lapel badge. The design was originally registered in 1910 and continued throughout WW1. Excellent, clean condition, complete with original card box.  read more

Code: 11154

Treatment of Gunshot wounds of wounds....Manual

1942 manual produced by GHQ Middle East Forces entitled ' The treatment of gunshot wounds of bones and joints, and some remarks on splinting and amputations '. 24pg essentially an aide memoire based on knowledge gained during the fighting in the desert. Clipped cover but otherwise clean condition.  read more

Code: 11153

Düsseldorf Schlageter 1933 Day Badge

Die-struck tombac day badge by Paulmann & Crone, Ludenscheid produced to mark the 10 year anniversary of the Martyered, Albert Leo Schlageter who was a member of the German Freikorps. Good, clean condition.  read more

Code: 11152

2" Mortar cartridges.

2in.M.L.Mortar 50Gr. Ballistite Mk.. Inert examples of the cartridges used for propelling British 2" mortar rounds. These examples made by I.C.I.
2 x available which have been rendered inert to the current interpretation laws pertaining to ammunition. Priced individually.
INERT
available in Mainland UK ONLY  read more

Code: 11151

RAF Air Gunners' Badge.

Scarce cast brass, winged vertical bullet signifying RAF qualified air gunner. Brought into being by AMO 204 of 1923 it was worn into the Second World War until made obsolete by the AG half brevet. In good, worn condition, with three loops present, and backing plate ,patinated overall.  read more

Code: 11150