Escape Saw.
7.5cm saw blade designed for concealment or inclusion in escape packs for use in escape attempts. This example, one of several types produced, is single edged with a hole to one end to aid retention in a an extemporised handle. Good, clean condition.
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Handbook of Enemy Ammunition.
1944ed. ' Handbook of Enemy Ammunition - Pamphlet No.12 - German Gun and Mortar Ammunition. ' 39pg scarce manual, detailing the available information on German gun & mortar ammunition concentrating primarily on fuzes, primers etc.. Profusely illustrated with sketches, b/w photographs and diagrams. Good, used condition with marking to covers. Ex-lib IWM. read more
48.00 GBP
EARLY THIRD REICH 'WAFFENROCK' PARADE TUNIC FOR SENIOR ARTILLERY SERGEANT.
A marvellous example of a very high quality parade Waffenrock tunic for a Senior Wachtmeister NCO of the Artillery. With much silver tress ribbon on the collars and cuffs, these tunics look better than the Officers ones in my opinion. This tunic is in really great condition, has obvious evidence of having been worn with some staining to the lining under the arms and wear to the edge of the cuf... read more
B.E.F. 1940 M.M.Group Signalman A. Coxon, Royal Signals.
A good early WW2 BEF gallantry group consisting of Military Medal, G.VI.R. (2586638 Sgln. A. Coxon, R. Signals); 1939-45; Africa Star, clasp, 8th Army; Italy Star; War Medal 1939-45; Efficiency Medal, G.VI.R., 2nd issue, Territorial (2586638 Sigmn. A. Coxon, M.M., R. Sigs.). The M.M. appeared in the London Gazette 11 July 1940 with the recommendation reading;
For conspicuous gallantry an... read more
DLV/ Early RLB Belt Buckle.
Nickelled brass buckle for use by O/Rs of the Deutscher Luftsport Verband. This pattern was also used in the formative days of the RLB or Reichsluftschutzbund. Good, used condition with light wear to highpoints, patinated overall. read more
Hindustani Manual belonging to Major Norman Adam KIA
Leather bound ' Forbes's Hindustani Manual ' with a poignant inscription from the mother of Major Norman Macleod Adam killed in action 28/08/18. The manual was given to Adam by his mother in 1911 on joining the RFA and being posted to India, it was returned to her along with the rest of his kit when he was KIA commanding 19th Battery RFA in France. This story is written in pencil by his mother ... read more
The Fairbairn-Sykes Fighting Knife by Ron Flook.
2013 1st Ed. Special presentation copy 21/50 ' The The Fairbairn-Sykes Fighting Knife and Other Commando Knives ' by Ron Flook. 265pg exhaustive study of these iconic knives covering ' fakes and frauds, personalities, WW2 contracts, Wilkinson Sword, F-S Knives and associated variants, inspection marks, F-S Knives of other nations and other Commando unit knives '. A definitive reference. In exc... read more
Naval Blockade Breakers Stick Pin Miniature.
The large 25mm, Kriegsmarine Blockade Breakers stick pin miniature. Tombac construction with wear to highlights . Good,used condition. read more
85.00 GBP
R.A.F. Silk Escape Map - France/Belgium, Holland.
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
Mid to Late War Luftwaffe Flak Badge.
Zinc construction Luftwaffe Flak badge typical of mid to late War production. Marked to the reverse ' G.B. ' indicating production by Gustav Brehmer of Markneukirchen in Saxony. Steel pin with characteristic steel hinge and hook used by Brehmer. Good, used condition. read more