Award/Appointment Certificate - Hermann Goring Signed.

An impressive veteran pick up, group of items, to include an official certificate / appointment and associated items to Philipp Graf von Westphalen.
This small grouping of items includes an official Reich certificate / citation bestowing a Ministerial position without portfolio on Philipp Graf von Westphalen dated 16 December 1938 and signed by Reich Minister Hermann Goring.
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Code: 9308

British Helmet Mounted Mosquito Net.

1944 dated British mosquito net designed to be helmet mounted. Cotton helmet cover with drawstring with mosquito net attached which has cotton reinforcements designed to give a clear vision area. In excellent, probably unissued condition, with clear manufacturer and date markings. Minor damage to one area of cotton reinforcement.  read more

Code: 9307

1944 M6 High-Speed Tractor Manual.

1944 TM 9-788 Tractor, High-Speed, 38-Ton, M6. 280pg manual with comprehensive coverage of all aspects of the operation and maintenance of the M6 Tractor that was primarily used for the haulage of heavy artillery. Large number of illustrations and diagrams showing everything from kit stowage to systems schematics. Good, used condition with some marking and creasing. Useful reference.  read more

Code: 9306

Kriegsmarine E.K.zdr C/28 Fuze.

A 1941 dated German Kriegsmarine E.K.zdr C/28 aluminium fuse. This fuse was used on the large calibre 28cm cannon shells that were used on the pocket battleships and various shore installations.This example is in good condition with clear manufacturer's coding and acceptance stamp Eagle over M. These fuzes were retained by the Norwegians post war and has a small lot stamping.
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Code: 9305

WW1 Imperial Patriotic Scarf.

Printed cotton scarf 64cms x 60cms featuring Imperial patriotic WW1 themes. Entitled ' We will and must fight ' with an image of the Kaiser surrounded by awards and images of early successes achieved by imperial forces. Good overall condition with some staining.  read more

Code: 9304

WW2 Oberstleutnant Shoulder Board.

WW2 Shoulder board for an Oberstlentnant ( Lt.Col.) of Infantry Regt.135. Sew in type with gilded numerals and pip, minor wear to bullion wire, good example.  read more

Code: 9303

Escape ' Swinger ' Type Compass.

Another of M.I.9's creations, a swinger compass as issued. Designed to be suspended on a line in water to provide a makeshift compass. Small enough to be concealed in the uniform or in goods sent into POW camps. Good, unused condition.
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Code: 9302

M24/43 Stick Grenade Fragmentation Sleeve.

Original first pattern grenade fragmentation sleeve with a smooth surface. The sleeve is approx. 63mm tall with a 63mm diameter. The sleeve has an opened top and bottom and a vertical side slash permitting it to slip on the head of the grenade and be secured by friction. The fragmentation sleeves were originally designed to fit on the head of the M24 stick grenade altering it from a purely conc...  read more

Code: 9301

HMSO - ' Meet the US Army .'

HMSO, London, 1943, 1st edn., paperback original, 24pp, 8pp half tone photo ills., stapled card wrappers, 7 x 4.5" approx., an uncommon title, with large number of US servicemen arriving in UK. It was written by the Irish poet Louis MacNeice for the Board of Education for use in schools, to try to explain the American, his culture and his way of life to the British, lightly marked to covers, wi...  read more

Code: 9299

WEHRMACHT SPORTS VEST EAGLE.

these are great display items, and go well with badges, medals or edged weapons. The eagle has actually been properly folded and sewn to a sports vest. All the cut pieces of black cotton are still present all around the edges. Made of white cotton background with a 7" wide black eagle woven 'bevo' style into the cloth itself. I imagine a real souvenir 'bring back'.  read more

Code: 9298