XIIth Corps Formation Signs.
A pair of painted, probably unit made, XIIth Corps formation signs. This well executed pair are made of canvas that has been hand painted, folded to shape and then used on a uniform with clear evidence of this. Although unusual, XII Corps formation signs appear in a number of different ' home made ' guises and would indicate a local fix to a shortage. XII Corps were involved in the later Norman... read more
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WW2 Luftwaffe tropical shirt breast eagle.
Luftwaffe tropical shirt, breast eagle. Clearly removed from a uniform with stitching very much apparent, small tear to centre. Good, used example of a classic tropical item.
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1940 Handbook for Q.F. 25-PR Mk II.
Handbook for the Ordnance, Q.F. 25-PR., Mark II on Carriage, 25-PR., Mark I Land Service 1940. 277pgs complete with all amendments tipped in with fold out plates, sketches and diagrams covering all aspects of the operation, including ammunition, of the 25 Pounder, the standard medium artillery piece used by the British through out the War. Good, used condition with all plates, grubby covers wit... read more
NSDAP Interior or Funeral Drape.
Two piece watered silk NSDAP drape for interior or funeral use. 90cms x 18cms approx with printed swastika on white watered silk machine stitched to the red silk drape, the bottom of which is trimmed with an aluminium brocade fringe. Good, clean and bright condition. read more
Post-War REME Photograph Album - Singapore.
Post-War photo album featuring the work of a REME recovery unit ( C Squadron Recovery XII RL ) in Singapore in the '50s. Of 130+ photographs, 100+ feature military images a great many concentrating on vehicles, Daimler and Humber Armoured cars, Saracen APCs, Scammel Pioneers and Explorers and various other British and US military vehicles in various states of jeopardy and dis-repair. Some image... read more
WW2 British XIV Corps Deception Unit Formation Sign.
Established as part of the deception plan for Operation Husky, XIV Corps was part of the equally fictitious 12th Army. This formation sign was created and worn at a local level by various minor formations in an attempt to maintain the deception of larger formations held in reserve or strategically placed. According to Mills ( Badges on Battledress 2541 ) this badge was also recorded as worn by ... read more
1916 Infantry Scouting Manual.
1916 ' Infantry Scouting - A practical manual for the use of scouts in training at home and at the front ' by Lt.L.C.R.D.J.Cameron. 105pgs including fold-out colour plates, sketches and diagrams outlining the specialist role of the Army Scout based on the experience of a serving officer of the B.E.F. Excellent, clean condition with some excellent period adverts. read more
WW2 Third Reich ' National Solidaritat ' Tinny.
Aluminum and enamel, pin back badge featuring an enamelled swastika surmounting the phrase ' Nationale Solidarität ' a phrase coined by Goebbels initially in promoting the Winterhilfswerk campaign but later in symbolising the German war effort. Good, clean condition with undamaged enamel.
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S.A.T. Vol I, No.7 - Radial Twin Vickers AA Mounting. Manual.
S.A.T. Vol I, Pamphlet No.7 .303-inch Machine Gun Pt.II Supp - Radial Twin Vickers A.A. Mounting 1942. 15pg manual demonstrating the uncommon twin Vickers for mounting in the rear of a 15cwt. truck for AA use. Illustrated with b/w photographs. Good condition with rusting of staples.Uncommon.
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LUFTWAFFE TROPICAL WEBBING BELT WITH BLUED BUCKLE.
A very nice example of the ‘blues’ Luftwaffe combat buckle with the correct green webbing/canvas tropical belt. A very nice combination. Buckle has virtually all of the original blue finish, slightly worn in the swastika area. As far as I can see there are no makers marks to the reverse. Tropical green canvas belt is complete with the belt adjusting tab sewn to the inside. Nice combination and ... read more