Imperial Prussian Reserve Buckle.
Nickel buckle for use by Prussian reservists. This buckle appears to be a hybrid with features of both the 1847 and 1895 patterns. The apparently oversize centre piece conforms to the 1847 pattern and overlaps, slightly, the stamped body which is of the conformation of the 1895 pattern used from then until the end of WW1. Brass roller, prongs and keeper with centrepiece soldered to body. Good, ... read more
110.00 GBP
WW2 Allied Central Interpretation Unit Bomb Plot - Hagen
1944 bomb plot of Hagen in the Ruhr produced by the Allied Central Interpretation Unit. Based at RAF Medmenham, the ACIU used AFPU photographs to build an up to date assessment of bomb damage from 15/12/1944 and 18/03/45 . Excellent, clean condition with contemporary annotations. read more
45.00 GBP
WWII U.S.Mk.2A1 Fragmentation Grenade with Release Fuze M1.
WWII U.S.Mk.2A1 fragmentation grenade fitted with an M1 release fuze to make a highly effective booby trap. Designed to be intiated by the removal of an object from the latch fuze which in turn would initiate the connected explosive charge. A load of at least 2lbs was required to maintain downward pressure on the latch. Grenade and fuze in good condition with body of grenade with manufacturer's... read more
WW2 Military Police Coloured F.S.Cap.
WW2 two-colour F.S.Cap for wear by NCOs and O/Rs of the Military Police. Wool body with glazed cotton lining with brass cap badge, approx size 6 7/8. Good, used condition with two minor areas of moth damage to reverse. read more
WW2 RN Seaman's Clasp Knife.
1943 dated Royal Navy seaman's clasp knife by Joseph Rodgers & Sons, Sheffield. 8cm, sheep's-foot blade, chequered alloy grips, screwdriver tip and marlin spike with a steel shackle. Blade dated and manufacturer marked to either side of the blade with a number stamped into the marlin spike. Good, used condition with signs of sharpening to blade.
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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