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

WW2 RAF Pilots' Wings.

A good example of an embroidered WW2 RAF pilots' brevet, probably locally made in India or Africa. Thinly embroidered, creamy/white wings and crown on black wool backed with cotton. Four press studs mounted to the reverse to facilitate easy removal for laundry, cleaning etc typical of wings used in the African and Far Eastern theatres. Good, used condition.  read more

Code: 8554

1917 Adams & Co Periscope No.30.

Trench periscope by Adams & Co with ' mirror covers & mounting spike cylindrical periscope body with cast aluminium ends housing mirrors. Mirrors covered by removable shutters held on retaining string. Mounting spike attached to clamp located round body above lower mirror housing ', all contained in the original canvas and hessian carrying bag. In excellent condition featuring 95%+ of it's orig...  read more

Code: 8549

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