1952 Soldier - Parachute Regt. Interest.
October 1952 copy of Soldier magazine, the in house Army publication featuring an all colour photograph of Parachute Regt. interest. The cover shows a full colour image of a parachutist wearing a fibre rimmed Helmet,Steel, Airborne Troops (HSAT). Striking image, magazine in very good condition. read more
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LATER SS BAYONET/SWORD TYPE PORTEPEE.
SS O/R's bayonet/sword portapee. Now generally accepted as a bayonet knot these examples are sometimes found worn with swords. Wide bullion straps with the twin black lines running up each side with the large bullion ball having alternating black and silver threads on the ball crowned with a black cap. The stem and slide have a 'zig-zag' black and silver weave. The bottom of the ball has a blac... read more
WW2 Japanese 1000 Stitch Senninbari.
Cotton Japanese Senninbari or one thousand stitch belt. The belt was worn around the waist under the shirt or uniform as a good luck charm. The symbolic 1000 stitches are hand stitched onto the double thickness cotton belt bordering an applied silk red circle symbolising the Japanese flag. Below this are some stitched characters, probably the recipient's name. Additionally there are two coins s... read more
US 37mm APT M51B2 Round.
1943 dated, US 37mm M51B2 APT round. This round was intended for use in the M3 A/T gun and the same calibre gun used in various US armoured vehicles. Projectile profusely marked and dated 1943 mated to a 1942 M16 case with various manufacturer and inspection marks. Good overall condition with a small bruise to driving band.
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Unissued US M6 Knife Bayonet.
An original, unissued, US M6 knife bayonet for use with the M14 Rifle. This example was made in 1966 by the Columbus Milpar and Manufacturing Co., Columbus, OH. and marked to the cross guard
' MIL PAL COL ' and ' US M6 '. Contained in it's original packaging indicating manufacture in 1966 and subsequent rewrapping in 1969 indicating it's probable relegation to reserve stock as the M16 ri... read more
British and Commonwealth Bayonets - Ian D. Skennerton.
1984 1st ed. ( Copyright 1986 ) British and Commonwealth Bayonets by Ian D. Skennerton and Robert Richardson. The standard work on British & Commonwealth bayonets with 404pgs and over 1300 illustrations. Excellent, clean copy. read more
Magazine, MLMR MkII - modified.
Original MkII magazine for the .303 Magazine Lee-Metford Rifle. Manufactured by Enfield and marked accordingly along with various inspection marks. This example was modified, probably, after the introduction of .303 MkVII ammunition, with a MLMR MkII platform and the removal of the magazine link ring. Good, used condition with a small area of minor pitting. read more
Luftwaffe Marksman's Lanyard Badge.
Die-stamped aluminium badge for use on the Luftwaffe Marksman's Lanyard. All pins present to the reverse, excellent, clean condition.
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1959 Soldier - SAS Interest.
October 1959 copy of Soldier magazine, the in house Army publication featuring an all colour photograph of SAS interest. The cover shows Lt.Col A.J.Deane-Drummond DSO MC, the SAS commanding officer, inspecting members of a squadron of 22 SAS at Malvern alongside Gen.Sir Francis Festing. The magazine also contains an article on the SAS free fall parachute club.
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Leicestershire Regiment Victorian Officer's Helmet Plate.
Post 1881 gilded brass, multi-piece, crowned eight point star with wreathed circlet enclosing a separate silver Tiger surmounted by ' Hindoostan ', three part scroll inscribed 'The Leicestershire Regiment', three lugs to the rear. Superb condition with bright gilt and deeply patinated silver with faded backing. Replaced locking pins to reverse.
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