THIRD REICH EKII IN ORIGINAL ISSUE PACKET WITH RIBBON ETC.
A nice example of an original Iron Cross second class in the light blue issue paper packet. This one also has a German red in stamp across the front which translates to 'only to be opened by recipient'. Cross is in mint condition with light age patina/silver toning. Original long piece of ribbon folded as issued. Cross does seem to have a maker ring stamp, but I cannot make it out. read more
Wehrmacht Heer (Army) Civilian Employee Stick Pin.
Wehrmacht Heer (Army) Civilian Employee stick pin; 54 mm knurled pin; unmarked; measuring 30 mm x 19 mm; Good used condition. read more
25th. Indian Infantry Division Formation signs.
WW II printed examples of the black "Ace of Spades" on a green square backed with vertex material .' As part of 14th.Army this Division fought with distinction at Kangaw,one of the fiercest battles of the Arakan and Burma campaigns,and early in 1945 took part in the first large scale amphibious operation in South-East Asia to liberate Akyab. '. Good, used condition with clear evidence of having... read more
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Early SA Kepi.
Post 1931 SA Kepi. Manufactured in light brown twill to be worn with the brown shirt, with the first pattern national emblem above a single polished silvered button and leather chin strap. Clean interior with faux leather headband but no manufacturer's details. These caps do not have an RZM tag, their manufacture predates the formation of the RZM organisation. Excellent, clean condition possibl... read more
WW1 Canadian Machine Gun Battalion CEF Cap Badge.
A good scarce die stamped bronze Canadian Machine Gun Battalion CEF Cap Badge . Three loops to the reverse. Makers tablet J.R.Gaunt, London. Good, used condition with light rubbing to highlights. read more
Instructional Notes .300-inch Browning Automatic Rifle.
1940 Instructional Notes on the .300-inch Browning Automatic Rifle ( Provisional ). 14pg, small format provisional notes on the use and maintenance of the B.A.R. probably authored for the Home Guard who were the greatest users of this weapon. Good, clean condition.
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Switch No.10 Time Pencil.
INERT Switch No.10, Time Pencil. Widely used by SOE and special forces this delay action fuze was used in conjunction with a detonator or Bickford cord to set off explosives. This example has a black safety strip indicating an approx. 10 minute delay. The pencil was initiated by crushing the copper tube that shrouds a glass ampuole containing corrosive liquid. In good overall condition.
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WW1 Colonies Chocolate Gift Tin.
WW1 Colonies Chocolate Gift Tin. In October 1914, Trinidadian authorities, as part of their War effort, voted to spend £40,820 on cocoa, to be used in chocolate manufacturing in England.Along with the islands of Grenada and St Lucia, Trinidad’s cocoa was used to make chocolate, which was sent as a gift in a special tin to Allied troops in France. The oblong-shaped tin was manufactured in Mansfi... read more
LUFTWAFFE ENLISTED MANS STEEL BUCKLE.
A real souvenir piece, as I was told it was pulled off the belt and kept as it is. It could account for the fact that the adjustment claw piece has disappeared, leaving just the steel main part of the buckle. A one piece stamping in steel, it retains some of the original blue anodised finish. A little on the front and some on the reverse. There are no makers marks as far as I can see. Can’t be... read more
U-Boat War Badge - Foerster & Barth.
Original unmarked U-Boat War Badge by Foerster & Barth. Die-cast in zinc with the trademark feature of the Foertser & Barth badge, the distinctive flattened pin. Badge retains approx 65% + of it's original gilt finish with the usual wear to highpoints and reverse retaining approx 35% . Good, original later war badge. read more