20mm Flak 38 Blank Round.

1939 dated 20mm Flak 38 (20x138B) wooden bulleted blank round. Copper coated steel case with a beech wood projectile with an AP profile. Case has a knurled ring above the base to aid identification, inspection and manufacturer's marking headstamps. Good, clean condition.
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Code: 9386

USAAF T-45 Lip Microphone.

The T-45 carbon 'lip' microphones were introduced in 1944 and primarily intended for transport aircraft crews. Consisting of a MC-419 microphone unit and plastic strap ST-53 that holds the microphone just over the top lip of the wearer. The strap also extends around the sides of the face and ears and the microphone is wired to a plastic coated loom terminating in a 2-pin PL-291-A plug. Good, cl...  read more

Code: 9385

1943 British Airborne Paratrooper's Knee Pads.

Original WW2 British Airborne Paratrooper's protective knee pads. Size 'SMALL' and made by Belmont, 1943 dated and War Department WD broad arrow on the individual labels. These items were also available to SOE parachutists and an extract from ' The Secret Agent's Handbook ' is included demonstrating their use. Some minor storage soiling but no moth damage, still attached together as issued.  read more

Code: 9383

Luftwaffe Butterfly Bomb Fuze 41.

Type 41 Mechanical clockwork fuze for use in the SD2 Butterfly bomb. Threaded body which is activated by a spinning vane and has two possible operations: aerial burst or impact. This is set using the switch, pointing to ' ZEIT ' for timed or air burst or ' AZ ' for impact. This example is in recovered condition and cannot be stripped apart from the central arming spindle and a part of the side ...  read more

Code: 9382

Victorian K.S.L.I. Officer's Buttons.

A set of six gilt tunic buttons for an officer of the King's Shropshire Light Infantry. Featuring a Victorian crown surmounting an encircled Shropshire KLI device with a high gilt finish. Manufacturer marked ' Pitt & Co 50 St.Martins Lane, London '. Excellent bright condition.  read more

Code: 9381

FANTASTIC LUFTWAFFE M43 WINTER FUR CAP.

A prime example of the sheepskin winter cap issued to Luftwaffe ground troops. In mint condition the cap features fold down ear flaps with also connect together when not on use with a button. White winter finish. Peaked front. Luftwaffe eagle and roundel sewn to the front. Wonderful cap.  read more

Code: 9370

1918 Marching Compass and Case.

1918 dated Mk VIII Verner's Pattern Marching Compass by C.H.Kemp, London contained in a 1916 dated leather pouch. Compass in excellent, clean condition, fully functioning retaining some of the original lacquer finish. Clean leather pouch, Edinburgh manufacturer marked complete with carrying strap.  read more

Code: 9379

Japanese M1899 Type 32 Cavalry Sabre.

The Japanese Type 32 Saber was a government-issued cavalry sword. It was first issued in 1889 and would be manufactured until the end of WWII. The blade is katana-like in styling, though it has the proportions of a saber and was built in two lengths. This example, a second pattern ‘Otsu,’ was issued to army NCOs and and has a blade length of around 770mm with the leather finger loop indicating...  read more

Code: 9378

Luftwaffe Reconnaissance Clasp By BSW.

Luftwaffe reconnaissance clasp. Two piece construction and appears to be bronze grade, with some of the finish absorbed by the zinc body. Steel pin with block hinger and wire catch. Maker marked ' BSW ' for Gebrüder Schneider, Wien to reverse. Good, original example.  read more

Code: 9377

1917 Infantry Machine-Gun Company Training Manual.

1917 manual ' Infantry Machine-Gun Company Training '. 86pgs with b/w photographs, sketches and fold-out tables outlining the then current thinking re the operation of machine guns at company level and the training to achieve this. ex IWM lib. in good, used condition with some light water marking to cover and frontispiece.  read more

Code: 9376