WW2 AMERICAN 1944 DATED KITBAG.
Something I’ve had for many years, quite a useful bag on its own. Green canvas with fabric shoulder strap. No damage. Both poppers work for the closure of the fabric flap. Dated and stamped inside the flap ‘MESSEY INC 1944’. Stamped US on the outside of the flap. read more
1917 DATED WW1 BRITISH OFFICERS TRENCH WHISTLE.
Made by Hudson &Co Birmingham, this nickel whistle is dated 1917 as well as having the War Dept arrow stamped underneath the date. Also numbered ‘1’ under the arrow.
There is the remains of the leather tab riveted to the upper ring. read more
OLD COMMERCIALLY PRODUCED KUKRI.
Not a military issue piece, but seems to be commercially produced for other purposes. Complete with the belt frog and both ‘skinners’, which are made of aluminium. Blade has been stored badly dk there were a few rust spots present. Blade is actually stamped ‘Military Supply Syndicate’. All leather in good condition. Ox horn polished grip. read more
45.00 GBP
F.A.N.Y. Insignia.
A set of bronzed insignia for a member of the Women's Transport Service or F.A.N.Y. and an example of the cloth shoulder rank worn by a Cadet Ensign. This rank system was unique to the First Aid Nursing Yeomanry and was in use between 1938 and 1945 when it was replaced by the more conventional Army rank system. Bladed cap badge clearly manufacturer marked ' Gaunt London ' as are both matching c... read more
1945 Royal Marines Beret.
A good, probably issued Royal Marines beret. Size 6 3/4, 1945 dated by Kangol Wear Ltd dark blue wooden beret. It is apparent that a shaped red badge backing has been previously attached with mounting holes indicating previous use by Royal Marine. Generally excellent, used condition with some very minor moth tracks. read more
Luftwaffe Fallschirmjäger Qualification Badge in Cloth.
Machine embroidered subdued light grey wreath with yellow eagle on fine Luftwaffe grey cloth Fallschirmschützenabzeichen - Fallschirmjäger Qualification Badge. This example, previously the property of a Leicstershire veteran appears to have been roughly cut from a tunic with frayed edges and two areas of the backing cloth in roughly ' ripped ' condition. read more
PAL RH-36 Fighting Knife - U.S.M.C.
The PAL RH-36 was one of the most used ' commercial ' knives during WW 2. Before the introduction of the K-Bar there was a serious lack of fighting/utility knives and many Marines purchased commercial hunting knives in order to overcome this shortage. Most did so through the PX system were the RH-36 was readily available. This clean example, with parkerized blade is typical with manufacturer ma... read more
WW2 German 5th Infantry Regt. Officer's Shoulder Straps.
A pair of sew-in shoulder straps for an officer of the rank of Oberleutnant of the 5th Infantry Division. 5th Infantry Division were formed din 1934 fighting in Poland and France before heading for the Eastern Front , surrendering in the fight for Berlin. Good, clean condition with some very minor moth damage to the underside with rubbing to one of the pips. read more
WW1 Machine Gun Corps Officer's OSD cap badge.
A good, cast example, blades to reverse. Clean. read more
45.00 GBP
RAF No 11 Fighter Squadron Badge.
C1940s gilt and enamel lapel badge by H.W.Miller depicting two eagles in flight and Latin motto "Ociores acrioresque aquilis" ( Swifter and keener than eagles ) the badge for ( No. 11(F) or XI(F) Squadron ), is the world's oldest, dedicated fighter unit. Excellent, bright condition. read more
32.00 GBP