Royal West Kent O/R's F.S. Cap.
1941 dated o/r's F.S. cap for a member of the Royal West Kent Regiment. Size 6 7/8 manufactured by J.Collett Ltd with a RWK white metal cap badge. This example recently recovered from a loft and is accordingly ' salty ', clear evidence of the ' Brylcreem Boy ' owner with staining to the interior and the old soldiers' trick of keeping the crown together by use of a safety pin. Good example. read more
WW2 Japanese Silk Patriotic Flags.
A bundle of Japanese silk flags mounted on miniature flag poles. A red sun on a white background - the so-called ' meatball ' the sort of souvenir to be waved at rallies and patriotic events. Obtained with a group of Axis flags and bunting ( see item 8768 & 8766 ) that was discovered recently, ' unused '.
Priced individually. read more
16.00 GBP
SAS Officer's Bullion Wing.
Superb SAS wing in bullion for probable use on the no.1 Dress or Mess uniform. Rich bullion silver wire wings with highlights picked out with thread centring on a parachute in gold wire all in high relief on black wool. Bullion thread has toned deeply to wings giving a pleasing appearance. Black cotton padding to reverse retaining central padded core with clear evidence of having been removed f... read more
WW2 British 7th Queen's Own Hussars Officer's Cap.
WW2 SD Officer's cap by Lock & Co, St.James's St., London for wear by an officer of the 7th Queen's Own Hussars. Bronzed G.S. buttons to side with leather chinstrap and bronzed officer's 7th Queen's Own Hussars cap badge. Tooled leather headband with a waxed cotton protector with manufacturer's details underneath and a false silk lining. Good, used condition with good saddle shape as favoured b... read more
Large WW1 British Patriotic Tea/Biscuit Tin.
Large WW1 British patriotic tea/biscuit tin produced by an unknown manufacturer .Colour printed to all sides and lid with notable personalities, Kitchener, Jellicoe, French and the King to each side surrounded by laurel leaves, flags etc. 24cms in height and 14cms wide in generally good condition with various abrasions and minor bruises. Impressive piece of patriotic packaging. read more
WW1 British Artillery Stopwatch.
Nickel cased stopwatch with a jewelled Swiss movement as issued to WW1 British Artillery units. Side mounted stop/start mechanism with serial and broad arrow marked case. Good, clean condition and in GWO. read more
WW2 Wedding Edition ' Mein Kampf '.
Half leather bound, wedding edition of Mein Kampf contained in a card slip case with a district coat of arms to cover of book. Like many of these editions the recipients's page has been carefully excised. Minor foxing to early pages but otherwise excellent, clean copy. Marking to slip case. read more
1940 Manual ' Demolitions '.
1940 Field Engineering Pamphlet No.7 ' Demolitions '. 122pgs covering all aspects of demolitions from explosives, detonators, positioning of charges and the destruction of structures, bridges etc. Illustrated throughout with diagrams, sketches and fold-out plates. Good, used condition with stained cover, rusting of staples but clean contents. read more
Imperial Miniature Prussian M89 Infantry Sword.
Miniature Prussian M89 Infantry Sword. Featuring a 185mm blade with a cast brass handle and guard with the guard featuring a Prussian eagle as per the full size swords. Painted finish to handle which has worn to highlights. Good, clean condition with an almost imperceptible deformation to scabbard. read more
Revolvers of the British services, 1854-1954.
1989 1st ed. ' Revolvers of the British services, 1854-1954 ' by William Henry Jason Chamberlain. 80pgs, well researched tome concentrating on the Adams and Webleys that equipped the British forces. Illustrated through out with b/w photographs, diagrams and sketches. Excellent, clean condition. read more