THIRD REICH IRON CROSS 2nd CLASS.

An original, unmarked and uncleaned EKii with portion of original ribbon. Purchased this week with a number of other WWII bring back souvenirs. Cross shows no paint loss to the iron centre and the diver arms have dark cleaned patina. There is perhaps 3” of original ribbon. I cannot see a makers mark on the suspension ring.  read more

Code: 11643

LUFTWAFFE TROPICAL TAN BREAST EAGLE.

A very nice example of the tan cotton Luftwaffe tropical breast eagle. Cream eagle on triangular tan background. Evidence of being removed from a uniform. In very good condition.  read more

Code: 11644

AMAZING BRITISH WW2 ‘HATE BELT’.

A common practice during the period was to collect regimental cap badges and attach them to a belt of some sort. This happened with both German and English badges. These are all Ww2 ENGLISH cap badges, mounted on a brown military belt with brass claw buckle. There are 26 badges in all. Mainly all cap but a few shoulder titles etc. All seem to be in excellent shape, original and have been on the...  read more

Code: 11642

British Massage Corps grouping.

An insignia grouping to the British Massage Corps. Originally established in 1914 and becoming formally known as the Almeric Paget Military Massage Corps before becoming simply the Massage Corps. The Corps was established to provide for the increasing demand for physiotherapy in the treatment and rehabilitation of the wounded. Initially administered under the auspices of the ASC and later dire...  read more

Code: 11641

Luftwaffe Soldbuch grouping to a Radar Specialist.

Luftwaffe document grouping to a Uffz.Gerhard Engels. Comprising a Labour book showing he studied at Cologne university. A Kennkarte, Soldbuch, technical confirmation and an entrance permit. It would appear that Engels was a radar specialist who served with Ln.Rgt.42 of XII Fliegerkorps a radar unit supporting night fighter activities over Germany and then transferred to a Fu.MG.1/I.d.Lw. a ra...  read more

Code: 11640

WW1 Peace Beaker.

Produced by T.G.Green & Co Ltd., to commemorate Peace in 1919. Featuring a green and white glaze with the names of the Allies to the rim and crossed union and Stars and Stripes flags to the reverse. Good, overall condition with some light rubbing of finish.  read more

Code: 11639

RG-4 Hand Grenade.

The RG4 was a Soviet offensive hand grenade relying on blast for effect. The RG4 comprised a cylindrical steel tube slightly longer than it was broad, packed with 105 grams of TNT and fitted with an impact fuse. Originally produced by the Soviets but also extensively manufactured and distributed by the Czechs. This particular example was apparently recovered in Aden and was acquired with an RE ...  read more

Code: 11638

MTP.41 Tactical Handling of the Armoured Division.

MTP No.41 1943 ' The Tactical Handling of the Armoured Division and its Components Pt.2 '. 89pgs covering all aspects of handling an armoured division from organisation, formations, admin., tactical handling and intercommunication. Also includes appendices with diagrammatic plans of attack. Good, used condition with some contemporary annotations.  read more

Code: 11637

WW1 Zeppelin SL11 Souvenir.

A piece of Zeppelin wire sold on behalf of the Red Cross recovered from the first Zeppelin bought down at Cuffley Essex. SL11 was famously shot down by Lt Leefe Robinson VC of the Royal Flying Corps on September 3rd 1916. Complete with original Red Cross envelope. GC clean condition with some tears.  read more

Code: 11636

Pair 53rd Welsh Division Formation Signs

Pair of embroidered WW2 53rd Welsh Division Formation Signs. Good, used condition, removed from a uniform.  read more

Code: 11635