Royal Navy Photograph Album and Paperwork Grouping HMS Hood Interest.

Grouping of paperwork and albums pertaining to the extensive service life of P.G.Parkhurst. Joining as a boy entrant in 1921, Parkhurst's first ship was HMS Hood in which he served until late 1924 taking part in the World Cruise of the British Service Squadron. Accompanying this group are two souvenirs of the cruise, one in the form of a commercially produced photograph album the other a pictor...  read more

Code: 8548

Luftwaffe Target Information - Rover Works Birmingham.

Original 1940 Luftwaffe target information aerial photograph of the Rover Works Birmingham. Other targets are also outlined and identified including the BSA factory and the Wolseley Works. Good, clean condition, has been folded.
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Code: 8546

WW1 Belgian M18 Gas Mask.

A good, used example of the Belgian M18 gas mask contained in it's original tin. A hybrid using a captured German mask and the French ARS (Appareil Respiratoire Spécial) filter contained in a1918 dated tin with a bi-lingual instruction sheet to interior of lid. Mask in good, sound condition with all tapes and ties intact with some rusting to bottom of filter, tin in good condition apart from i...  read more

Code: 8545

WW2 Silver Infantry Assault Badge.

A good example of an unmarked silver Infantry Assault badge. Zinc die struck construction with crimped steel hinge and catch. Residual silver wash to some areas but mostly base zinc finish to the majority of the badge. Good, original badge thought to be a product of Rudolf Karenth.  read more

Code: 8544

1863 Presentation Binoculars - Nottinghamshire Rifle Volunteer Interest.

A pair of early binoculars given as a shooting prize by T.M.Williams of the Worksop Rifle Volunteers. They were subsequently won by Col.Sgt.L.W.Latham of the 7th Notts Rifle Volunteers on 01/10/1863. This information is given on two silver escutcheons screwed to the extendable sun shields. Binoculars in good, used condition with leather intact and optics functioning.  read more

Code: 8543

82nd West African Division Insignia.

Embroidered cloth formation signs for the 82nd West African Division. Dispatched to India 1944. Served in SEAC as part of the Fourteenth Army. Joined the 81st West African Division in the assault on Myohaung and the advance through Burma. Attractive examples backed with cotton to allow large pins to be mounted for easy removal . Excellent, used condition.  read more

Code: 8542

Escape ' Swinger ' Type Compasses.

Another of M.I.9's creations, a pair of swinger compasses in their original wrapping, as issued. Designed to be suspended on a line in water to provide a makeshift compass. Small enough to be concealed in the uniform or in goods sent into POW camps. Good, unused condition.
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Code: 8541

Imperial Japan, Order of Golden Kite 7th Class.

A Japanese Order of the Golden Kite; 7th Class.In silver with gilded falcon, 41.4 mm x 57 mm, on original ribbon with hook and eye fixing.Instituted in 1890 and conferred for bravery, leadership or command in battle, grades 5-7 were given to be given to o/r in the Army and Navy, it was officially abolished in 1947. Good, used condition, patinated overall, slightly faded original ribbon.  read more

Code: 8540

16mm German Propaganda Newsreel Monatsschau Nr10 1939.

16mm propaganda newsreel ' Monthly Show Nr.10 1939 ' contained in it's original titled box. In good condition and viewable but comes with contents transposed onto a disc for easier viewing. Reel includes the bombardment of Westerplatte by the Schleswig-Holstein, the blowing up of bridges and burning of German farms by the Poles and the protection of Danzig by SS Home Guards. Unusual and uncommo...  read more

Code: 8539