Imperial Japanese Army Aviation Wing.

Bullion and cotton Aviation wing for use by officers of the Imperial Japanese Army Air Force. Fine bullion wire wing with highlighted, cotton wreath surrounding a gilt star on blue wool backing. Reverse backed with black, glazed card. Good, used condition, removed from a uniform.  read more

Code: 8568

WW1 British Pocket Compass.

1915 dated, nickel cased pocket compass by the less commonly found manufacturer of J.Hicks of London. Fob watch style with button release lid with manufacture details to front cover. Compass in gwo, good, fresh condition.  read more

Code: 8566

IMPERIAL GERMAN SOUVENIR/COMMEMORATIVE PLATE FOR 1914-15.

A white china plate produced at the beginning of WW1 as a commemorative or souvenir. Dated 1914-15 they obviously thought it wasn’t going on much longer! Approximately 12” in diameter with a pierced decorative edge. Center portion has a nice Imperial Iron Cross motif, surrounded by a green oak leaf wreath with national colours as a binding ribbon. Further around the edge in large gold lettering...  read more

Code: 8563

RAF DOUBLE SIDED SILK ESCAPE MAP. C & D AREAS.

Mid-War double sided silk escape map for use primarily by the RAF. 52cms x 44cms size, multi-coloured this example is coded ' C ' and ' D ' and primarily shows France, Belgium, Luxembourg and Holland. Excellent, clean condition, folded  read more

Code: 8550

WW1 IMPERIAL IRON CROSS II CLASS. MAKER MARKED RING WITH RIBBON.

A very nice example of the WW1 Iron Criss second class, complete with a long ribbon. Due to the heavy silver content of these awards, it has toned to black in most places. Decent black paint. Ring suspension is marked with a maker, but quite hard to make out who it is. Looks like ‘75’ but could easily be ‘PS’ or similar. Have included a picture of it, you decide! Nice medal.  read more

Code: 8560

WW2 THIRD REICH "Schiffsstammabteilung’’ NAVAL CAP TALLY.

A more unusual ‘specialist ‘ naval ratings cap tally for ‘1 Schiffsstammabteilung Der Nordsee1’. A really nice full length tally in gold thread which has toned down with age. This tally roughly translates as follows:- A 'Schiffsstammabteilung' was a ship cadre unit [like a shore based headquarters that also included some specialist personnel like signals testing commands and other inspectorates...  read more

Code: 8562

HITLER YOUTH OR PROBABLY DJ SIDE DRUM WITH ORIGINAL STICKS.

This is the smaller side drum carried and used by HJ or DJ boys. I have shown period pictures of them carrying this exact type of drum. Painted wood with brass sides. Painted in the normal red diamond pattern on a white background. The crescent shaped leg brace is present. Bottom skin is intact, but the top skin is split on one side. However, it still plays well as the rest of the skin is taugh...  read more

Code: 8561

The Story of 79 Armoured Division.

1945 ed. 314pg ' Story of 79 Armoured Division '. Originally a restricted publication, this history tells the story of Hobart's ' Funnies ,' the series of modified tanks designed to take on the specific armoured tasks thrown up by the Invasion of Europe. Profusely illustrated with photographs and maps ' the Story..' follows the Division from it's inception to disbandment in June 1945. This exam...  read more

Code: 8558

WW1 '08 Patt Belt.

A good WW1 '08 Patt belt. Will fit approx 34"-36" waist, uniformly blancoed overalland in good condition, with inspection and unit marks to interior.
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Code: 8556