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of the only rank badge to be retained from the short-lived post-War RAF aircrew rank badges introduced in 1946 and withdrawn in 1950.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
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
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
AR10 bayonet by Interarmco with Multi-Tool.
A scarce example of the AR10 bayonet by Interarmco with multi-tool contained in the handle. Based on the WW2 German SG42 bayonet, the design was resurrected and manufactured by Eickhorn for use on the new AR10 automatic rifle designed by Stoner. It is believed that only 4000 were manufactured and were retailed by the US Interarmco company and mostly supplied to contracts in Burma and Sudan.
Post War Parachute Officer Beret and Jump Log.
A good example of a 1958 Parachute Regt. beret by Kangol with a bullion, officer's maroon backed RASC badge. Size 6 7/8 with clear markings to interior and in good clean condition with some minor moth nips and tracking. Accompanied by the owner's jump log named to a Cast.M.D.I.Rees listing some 15 descents including some with 21 SAS TA. read more
Late War Japanese Forage Cap.
An unissued example of a late War Japanese forage cap. Of standard pattern but manufactured in natural, probably palm fibre with an applied khaki finish. Interior lined with a loose weave fibre with a man made headband and steel grommets to both sides and rear of the body. Applied circle to accommodate an Imperial Star to front with a stamped kanji to interior. Good, unissued condition with som... read more
95.00 GBP
Pre WW2 RAMC Officer's Cap.
Dress Cap for wear by an officer of the RAMC. Black, fine wool body with deep maroon band with a heavily toned gilt and silver officer's RAMC badge. Patent leather peak, showing usual distortion to finish with patent leather strap supported by RAMC buttons. Lined interior with calf band with immpressed manufacturer's details ' Kempster & Ramsey ' Liverpool. Plush forehead protector with most o... read more