IMPERIAL GERMAN EKII MAKER MARKED.
A really nice example of a WW1 Imperial German Iron Cross second class. Toned silver frame with steel centre. All black paint remaining, with very slight corrosion on one arm. Black/white ribbon. Suspension ring is stamped with maker 'WILM'. For H.R. Wilm in Berlin. read more
IMPERIAL GERMAN EKII MINIATURE WATCH FOB.
A very cute item, about half the size of a normal EKII, this is in enamel and nickel plated steel. A little corrosion to the edge.Single sided with a nice length of original miniature black/white ribbon, and it finishes in a small snap clip. Probably sold as a souvenir at the time, but made to hang on a waistcoat or similar. Unusual item. Shown in the pictures next to full sized EKII for compar... read more
WW2 Official Ortsgruppe Banner of the NSBO.
In near perfect condition this banner is the typical size for these, approx 132cm X 110cm. In normal party colours, double sided with white circle and black swastikas separately applied. Some age marks and a little staining. Banner is edged in silver bullion braid and has cloth connecting loops running along one edge. These would have connected to nickel or chrome rings and be attached to a woo... read more
RAD ENAMEL CAP BADGE.
A standard RAD cap badge in pressed aluminium. This was worn on all RAD caps and Kepis and is mostly seen on their brown ‘Robin Hood’ type service cap. With full maker marks, RADJ codes etc on the reverse, it is unfortunately missing its 2 brass pins. Subsequently it is now ideal for a display item with other RAD pieces. It’s been sewn to a piece of white cloth, no idea why! read more
MEMBERSHIP BADGE FOR THE THIRD REICH VDA.
Volksbund für Deutschtum im Ausland (People's Federation for German-ness Abroad)
The Verein für Deutsche Kulturbeziehungen im Ausland."Association for German cultural relations abroad"), abbreviated VDA, is a German cultural organisation. During the Nazi era it was engaged in spying across the whole world, using German minorities living in other countries. Its other goals included preser... read more
THIRD REICH BLACK WOUND BADGE.
A nice example of the black wound badge, awarded for being injured once or twice. This is pressed hollow back and made of brass. Virtually all of the original black paint is present, with just a little rubbing on the high spots revealing the brass underneath. Pin and hook intact. read more
1940 Luftwaffe Waffenrock.
Luftwaffe Waffenrock tunic for enlisted men and NCO's. Sourced directly from a contact in Germany this example was clearly stripped of insignia at wars' end and left in storage. The nice thing is that the original breast eagle was found in the pocket wrapped in moth proof paper.
Standard, early pattern, wool mix tunic with cuffs and ' bellowed ' lower pockets. Clear signs of previous i... read more
WW2 RAF Pilot Photographic Portrait.
A contemporary framed and glazed photographic portrait of a fresh faced and presumably new qualified Pilot Officer. Dated June 1941 and signed ' Bill ' and taken by a Leicester photographer contained in a wartime economy frame with a printed faux wood surround. Minor foxing to mounts and in good overall condition. An evocative wartime image. read more
Third Reich National Forestry Official's Buckle.
Third Reich National Forestry Official's buckle in bright aluminium designed to be worn with the ' B ' uniform. This buckle would be worn on the brocade dress belt which was identical to that worn by the Army. This example manufacturer marked indicating manufacture by Assmann and is in good used condition. read more
British Army Proficiency Badges - Edwards & Langley.
1984 1st ed. British Army Proficiency Badges - Edwards & Langley. Long out of print and important study running to 136pgs with illustrations sketches and conditions of award and wear. Good used condition with marking to card covers but clean contents. read more