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
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
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
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
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
1936 Gau Berlin Anniversary ' Tinny ' Badge.
Alloy, pin back ' tinny ' badge celebrating ten years of the NSDAP in Berlin 1926-1936. Manufacturer marked to the reverse ' L.Chr. Lauer Nurnberg Berlin '. Good, used condition with some minor surface abrasions.
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Switch, No. 6, Release, Mk. I.
An example of a British WW2 Switch, No. 6, Release, Mk. I.' This switch was designed by Experimental Station 6; a cover name for the SOE production establishment. Originally known as "Type 6 Release" it was designated No. 6 Mk. I when it became a service store in 1942/43 '. Good, used condition.
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WW2 Japanese Field Engineering Manual.
WW2 Japanese manual which appears to be a field engineering manual with numerous illustrations from watch tower construction to railways. Linen covers, good, used condition. read more
Switch, No.12 Mk.I ( Anti-Lift ) Instructional Leaflet.
1944 Instructional leaflet for the Switch No.12,Mk.I (Anti-Lift) This leaflet was published by ' M.D.1 ' the originators of many of the booby trap device that were in common usage within SOE and other special forces. The leaflet was packed in the tin that contained the Switches and gives an exploded view and other instructional details. In good, lightly stained condition with rusting to staples... read more
43rd (Wessex) Infantry Division Insignia.
WW2 screen printed pair of the golden yellow "Wessex Wyvern " on a dark blue background. 43 Div landed as part of 21st.Army Group on the beaches in Normandy. read more