WW2 Kriegsmarine AA Weapons Rating Badge.
WW2 Kriegsmarine summer issue speciality rating badge for a Foreman in Anti Aircraft Weapons Control. Unissued with manufacturer's marking to reverse. Slightly dusty with one small stain. read more
WW1 British Army Biscuit Souvenir.
An example of a British WW1 hard tack biscuit used as a souvenir. To one side, written in ink is the inscription ' Weat and Woking Surrey 24.8.15 ' and to the other side ?95 Company 24th Divisional Train ASC '. The 195 Co. 24th Div. Train ASC went on to serve later in 1915 at Plugstreet and St.Eloi during the Battle of Messines. The biscuit is substantially intact to one side but has flaked to ... read more
Ian Skennerton, The Broad Arrow.
2001 1st ed. ' The Broad Arrow, British and Empire Factory Production, Proof, Inspection, Armourers, Unit & Issue Markings ' by Ian Skennerton. A now difficult to obtain reference with 140pgs, diagrams and sketches outlining the meaning of the majority of armourer's marks, inspection stamps and unit markings in use by Britain and it's Empire. Generally good ++ condition, one crease to card covers. read more
1937 Heer Belt Buckle.
A good example of an injection moulded Heer O/R's belt buckle with leather tab. Buckle manufacturer marked under the roller with a mark I cannot quite make out with the tab marked to a maker in Ludenscheid and dated 1937. Good, used condition with light rubbing to highlights and residual painted finish to reverse. read more
WW2 Polish Cap Badge.
Original, WW2, die struck, Italian made, white metal cap badge for Polish troops. Silvered finish with post fixing and manufacturer marked securing bolt contained in it's original waxed paper packet marked ' Lorioli Fratelli, Milano and Roma ' . Excellent, unissued condition, packet with a few tears and creased. read more
British MkIII Percussion Igniter.
Standard WW2 British Percussion Igniter used for igniting Bickford Cord type fuzes for use in demolition. Standard piece of kit carried by Special Forces, Engineers, Auxiliary Home Guard etc. Fully strippable with markings to body.
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Air Drop Propaganda Leaflet - SS Charter.
Produced by the PWE in 1942 numbered G.43 and titled "Ein solcher Verband wird im Stolz… " featuring a pair of loathsome looking SS officers. Playing on Hitler's charter for the SS and dropped by balloon and aircraft between August and October 1942. In good, clean condition.
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THIRD REICH MARKSMANSHIP LANYARD HEER/SS 2nd TYPE WITH 2 ACORNS.
This is a really super condition/near mint marksmanship lanyard. A second type, which was instituted in 17 Oct.1938. Consists of an oakleaf metal wreath with crossed swords in the center, above that is a closed wing Wehrmacht eagle and swastika. Silver bullion braded lanyard with two additional acorns on silver thread. This designates a higher shooting grade.(5-8?) Nice to have these, as they s... read more
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SET OF WW2 THIRD REICH ERA BAHNSCHUTZ INSIGNIA.
This nice set of 'officers' Bahnschutz insignia comprises of a matched pair of epaulettes and a lovely set of collar patches.
The shoulder boards have a red underlay with bullion tress on the top, alternating blue/silver. There is a single gilt rank pip.The collar patches are black velvet with red edging. A brass gilded train carriage and single gilt rank pip on each. A great matched set... read more
VERY INTERESTING NORWEGIAN KNIFE WITH HISTORY.
Not sure if this is military but could very well be naval. A super little wooden gripped knife by B. Knudsen Trondheim Norway. There is not much of the blade left as it has obviously been sharpened MANY times over the years. The blade is about 3” long, when it used to be 6” when made. However, the wooden grip is most interesting. The original owner has carved his complete career/history on the ... read more