WW2 German Sun Helmet.
1942 dated, unissued example of a German 2nd type, felt and cork sun helmet. Die-struck alloy shields to both sides with some wear to paint finish. Undamaged chinstrap and leather edging. Clean leather half lining/forehead protector manufacturer marked ' A P N 1942 ' and sized 56 to the interior with various glued, presumably inspection labels present. Excellent condition with some minor bruisi... read more
WW2 Allied Central Interpretation Unit Bomb Plot - Osnabruck.
1944 bomb plot of Osnabruck 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 up to 13/09/1944 and then damage created by the raid of the same date. Excellent, clean condition with contemporary annotations. read more
WW2 6.Gebirgsjäger Division Shoulder Straps.
A pair of Oblt., green piped, slip-on shoulder straps for the 6.Gebirgsjäger Division. Gilded, zinc pips and numerals on heavily worn bullion cording with intact securing straps to the reverse. Good, used condition. read more
WW2 Australian O/R's F.S.Cap.
Good, clean example of a WW2 Australian O/R's F.S.Cap. 1943 dated, size 6 7/8 manufactured by Lewis MFG Co. with blackened Australian buttons and a bronzed Australian badge. read more
WW1 S84/98nA Saw-Back Bayonet.
A clean example of an Imperial S84/98nA saw-back bayonet by Gebruder Heller, Marienthal. Manufacturer marked to ricasso with Imperial acceptance stamps to pommel, no other visible markings. Clean blade with 19 double saw tooth blades to upper edge. Intact wood grips topped by steel flash guard, all in good condition. Comes with all steel, probably re-finished, original scabbard with marking nea... read more
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of the only rank badge to be retained from the short-lived post-War RAF aircrew rank badges introduced in 1946 and withdrawn in 1950.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