WW1 German Artillery Luger Holster.

An original First World War Imperial German Army Artillery Luger leather holster. Dated 1916 with indistinct Berlin manufacturer details to reverse of flap and issue stamp to holster interior. Sound condition with stripping tool and cleaning rod compartments present and intact with some bruises and knicks but otherwise good condition. Interior lifting strap is missing it's stop but is otherwise...  read more

Code: 8272

WW2 Kriegsmarine High Seas Fleet Badge.

An example of a Kriegsmarine High Seas Fleet War badge by Friedrich Orth of Vienna. Gilded and silvered zinc construction with hinge and catch fittings typical of this manufacturer. Dished reverse marked ' fo ' in raised letters with a similar partial ghost mark to the left. Partial gilding to reverse with a painted later finish to wreath with highlights coming through. Priced accordingly.  read more

Code: 8270

German Labour Front (DAF) Women’s Badge.

WW2 Tombac and enamel, pin back Abzeichen für DAF-Frauenwalterinnen, DAF women's badge. Marked ' RZM ' with maker ' M1/104 ' (Otto Fechler, Bernsbach) on reverse, in good used condition.  read more

Code: 8267

WW1 Map Overlay Trace for use via Pigeon.

WW1 British Map overlay trace for use with 1:10000 scale maps for delivery via pigeon. Overlay was placed over the map and relevant details drawn on, date, time, map and unit details were added and delivered using the standard message container thus providing quite fresh battlefield/target updates to headquarters. Generally good condition with some light marking/staining. Several available.
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Code: 8264

WW2 Japanese Hinomaru - flag .

43cms x34cms approx. WW2 Japanese Hinomaru.Single piece, printed cotton construction, classic example of a small Japanese National flag with cotton ties to two corners. These were often carried by troops and used as indentifiers tied to rifles or poles to signify advance positions. In good condition with one very small hole and light staining.  read more

Code: 8263

WW2 Family Grouping - Wilts Regt Casualty and ATS.

Medals and documents to 4105249 Sgt.Thomas P.Preedy Wilts Regt. KIA on 02/10/1944 and his sister L/275785 Teresa C.M.Preedy A.T.S.
Sgt. Preedy is commemorated on the Groesbeek Memorial his grouping includes his will, IWGC documentation, effects form, War Office letters and a letter from his CO outlining the events surrounding his death. There is a newspaper clipping that may well relate ...  read more

Code: 8262

WW2 Switch, No. 7, Pressure/Pull Electrical, Mk. I

An example of a British Switch, No. 7, Pressure/Pull Electrical, Mk. I.This is an electrical contact switch that was introduced for service in 1941. It was used as a pressure or pull switch and only with electrical detonators.
This example is generally in good condition there are however, a couple of ' moth ' holes in the battery compartment but otherwise is stable and in original cond...  read more

Code: 8261

1943 SS Diary.

1943 SS Diary and Yearbook, unused. Uncommon example packed with information from the organisation and raison d'etre for the SS to colourful charts depicting the insignia of all arms of the German forces. The unused diary is filled with additional dates of significance in the National Socialist calender. Worn and slightly tired condition, with some staining. Interestingly inscribed by a Pfc. of...  read more

Code: 8260

WW2 Japanese Summer Weight Cap.

WW2 Japanese Summer weight cap. Khaki, multi-piece, cotton body with reinforced, but foldable peak, leather strap and wool star stitched to front with lace adjustment/fastening to rear body. Interior is lined in white cotton with a leather sweatband, no sign of markings.Excellent and possibly unissued condition, one strap retaining button is missing but strap has been sewn to side. Unusually in...  read more

Code: 8258