WW2 POW Identity Tag.
Original WW2 identity tag from Stalag XXIB. The enlisted man's camp was located at Szubin a few miles south of Bydgoszcz, in Pomorze, Poland. Zinc construction with stamped details of camp and individual number mirrored either side of the central perforation. Some surface abrasions but otherwise good condition. read more
RAF Aircrew Rank Badge - Master Aircrew.
This is an example of the only rank badge to be retained from the short-lived post-War RAF aircrew rank badges introduced in 1946 and withdrawn in 1950. This Cold War period example is in good, used condition with clear evidence of having been removed from a uniform. read more
WW2 British All Steel Jack Knife.
Standard issue British Army, all steel jack knife. Known in the cutlery trade as the ' Burma knife ' the all steel knife was designed to replace the traditional knife in tropical theatres. Dated 1945 and manufacturer marked ' E.Blyde & Co.Ltd ' and ' oil the joint ' with knife blade and integral can and bottle opener. This example has a soldier's number forcibly punched into the body, this has... read more
NSDAP BRONZE 10 YEAR LONG SERVICE MEDAL.
Quite a heavy medal and cast in zinc with an antique bronze finish. This is a two piece type with the central eagle and wreath separately applied. Bronze finish remains 95% intact with just some wear sports to the edges. Original length of ribbon. Nice looking medal. read more
125.00 GBP
MOST UNUSUAL RUSSIAN WW2 MEDICAL AWARD BADGE.
I hardly ever come across Russian medals or badges. This was with another auction item but is actually very interesting. It's listed in "Red Army Uniforms of World War II" as the "Ready for the Medical Defense of the USSR" badge. Instituted in the USSR in 1934 and was worn and awarded up until 1941. Consists of an enamel red star with hammer and sickle with screw-back fixing. This is also make... read more
75.00 GBP
THIRD REICH MARKSMANSHIP LANYARD-SECOND TYPE WITH TWO ACORNS.
A second or later model Wehrmacht marksmanship shooting award lanyard. This has the addition of 2 bullion acorns for the higher grade III. All in silver bullion weave, with the larger shield with crossed swords etc. Has been worn and used as you can see from the rayon lining running underneath. Nice lanyard. read more
DJ - DEUTCHE JUNGVOLK MEMBERSHIP BADGE.
An enamel badge for the DJ organisation. Near perfect condition with no damage to the enamels. Pin-back to the reverse and RZM marked also with the number 72. Membership badge for the DJ (youngest members of the Hitler Youth) Enameled front with the single DJ rune. This is the second pattern badge and was worn before and in conjunction with the HJ diamond when it was introduced in 1933. In very... read more
ALLOY THIRD REICH POLICE BUCKLE WITH TONGUE.
An all alloy cast Third Reich Police buckle by OLC. Pebbled front with cereal swastika and ‘Gott mit Uns’ around it in a wreath. Reverse has integral cast ‘loop’. OLC makers mark in a small diamond. Complete with the sewn on leather adjusting tongue which is also maker marked and dated 1940. Good example. read more
THIRD REICH SHOOTING LANYARD. 1st TYPE WITH 2 ACORNS.
An earlier design marksmanship lanyard in braided silver bullion. 1st type with smaller shield motif. Has seen use and period wear. There are 2 bullion acorns attached to the opposite end, which take it up from the standard to grade III. In excellent condition and complete with green wool backing to the shield. read more
THIRD REICH SMALL ALUMINIUM RAILWAY EAGLE.
Whilst I am pretty certain this is an old post-war reproduction, it is extremely well made. Has great detail and now has its own age patina. This is smaller than ones usually found and has a wing span of approx 24”. Heavy aluminium casting, and even has an RZM and Ges.Gesch cast into the reverse. A great display piece nonetheless. read more