National Filling Factory No.6 – Chilwell, token or tool check.

40mm brass token, pass or tool check inscribed ' THE PROPERTY OF THE NATIONAL SHELL FILLING FACTORY No 6 CHILWELL ' with the issue number ' 6255 ' stamped to the centre. The reverse with entwined letter Cs surmounted by a crown.
Chilwell, near Nottingham, was chosen for the location for one of Britain’s largest shell filling factories, N.F.F. No.6. mixing TNT and ammonium nitrate and sub...  read more

Code: 10661

A PAIR OF BRITISH ‘PUTEES’ IN KHAKI -WW1/WW2?

These are in perfect condition and came with the stable belt just listed. No moth or damage, unissued. A matched pair of khaki wool ‘puttees’. Worn in WWI and early in WW2. These were wrapped between the top of your boots and your trouser legs.  read more

Code: 10660

WW1 ROYAL ARTILLERY STABLE BELT DATED 1914.

In virtually mint condition, this RA colourful stable belt is now 110 years old! A real antique item.
Complete and with bright colours.  read more

Code: 10659

THIRD REICH KVK MEDAL GROUPING. BARGAIN.

A small group of the War merit medals consisting of:-
KVK basic award for civilian duties with ribbon
KVK basic award, no ribbon and suspension ring missing.
KVK with swords and long ribbon has a nice gilt surface finish.
KVK with swords and short ribbon. Dull finish to cross and small hilt missing from one sword.
A useful grouping for bargain price.  read more

Code: 10657

THIRD REICH RUSSIAN FRONT MEDAL WITH RIBBON.

Came with an old collection and has never been touched. Russian Front medal with its original length of ribbon. Ribbon quite grubby but has always been on the medal. Gunmetal grey medal with silver wash edges and helmet. No maker on suspension ring as far as I can see.  read more

Code: 10656

WW2 IRON CROSS SECOND CLASS IN MINT CONDITION WITH PACKET OF ISSUE.

An unissued EK2, complete with original ribbon. Cross is in perfect condition. Does not seem to have a ring stamp maker. Silver edges which have dulled with patina, and perfect black paint. Tan paper issue packet.(was light blue but faded)  read more

Code: 10655

THIRD REICH ARMBAND FOR THE SA Wehrmannschaft

Has become more commonly known as SA Sports armband, this has been proved to be incorrect and these were actually worn by the SA Wehrmannschaft. Which was a recruiting organisation for the SA. Literally translates as ‘defence team’. In red cotton fabric, the SA emblem of the sword, swastika and oak leaves in gold are machine sewn to the cloth body. This one has a red paper RZM label stuck insid...  read more

Code: 10654

EARLY THIRD REICH NSDAP/PARTY ARMBAND IN WOOL WITH RZM LABEL.

Worn in their hundreds and thousands by many organisations. This is an earlier one in red wool with white satin circle and black satin separately applied, swastika. Open at the back as it has been removed from a uniform sleeve, there is evidence of the red cotton threads etc. There are a few very small age/moth holes, but nothing serious. There is a blue printed paper RZM label still stuck to t...  read more

Code: 10653

THIRD REICH ARMBAND FOR THE NSRKB LATER VETERANS ASSOCIATION.

The Nationalsozialistisches
Reichskriegerbund (NSRKB - 1938-45) Veteran Organization armband. In dark blue/black wool. It is of slightly higher rank than just a member. With the later NSRKB badge sewn to the front and a gold rank tress around the middle. This is for a ‘Kriegerkameradschaftsfuhrer’ or War Comradeship Leader.  read more

Code: 10651

EARLY THIRD REICH ARMBAND FOR VETERANS ASSOCIATION.

This a members armband is in dark blue/black wool and has the War Veteran's Association, or Kyffhauserbund - 1933-38 it has the members bevo’ cotton badge stitched to the front. In good condition.  read more

Code: 10650