WW1 British All Metal Clasp Knife.
All metal clasp knife with white metal scales marked ' Encore T.Turner & Co.' . Conforming to WW1 patterns with a spear point can opener and marlin spike in addition to the blade. Blade bears the name ' Thomas Turner & Co.Sheffield ' and is the same as seen in Flook pg135. In good, used condition. read more
Scots Guards Officer's Cap Star.
Scots Guards officer's small size, silver / gilt and enamel cap star with two long loops . The Star of the Order of the Thistle. A diamond cut star with gilt centre backed with green enamel. Not maker marked but tests as silver. Good, used condition. read more
65.00 GBP
Armband For Blinded German Service Personnel.
An example of the Armband worn by Blinded German Service personnel, this being the earlier embroidered type with the three black circles and Maltese Cross printed on a yellow cotton armband. Excellent, clean condition. read more
EARLY NICKLE 2nd Pattn. FS KNIFE - CHEQUERED GRIP.
A good example of what seems to be a Wilkinson FS knife (not marked). Blade is a modified 1st Pattn type which they used on the early 2nd. knives. Riccasso has been factory shortened and ground down leaving the little 'triangle' at the top near the crossguard. An almost identical example of this is shown in the FS knife book. Heavily nickel plated grip etch which has the machine chequered finis... read more
WW2 British General Officer's Cap.
Good, example of a WW2 British officer's cap for the rank of general. Fine melton example by Herbert Johnson of New Bond St with a roan leather sweatband with a high relief bullion General officer's cap badge. Plush scarlet band with leather sweatband retained by two gilt General officer buttons. Approx size 6 7/8 with interior lining protector which has typically stiffened and become a little ... read more
Fieldcraft, Sniping & Intelligence.
1941 3rd ed. ' Fieldcraft, Sniping & Intelligence ' by Mgr.N.A.D.Armstrong late of various sniping schools in France 1915-1918. 210pgs outlining the roles of scout/sniper with major sections on camouflage, loopholes, hides, telescopic sights, rifle care and shooting techniques. Illustrated throughout with sketches, diagrams and colour plates. Good, used condition with slight damp damage to cor... read more
Flak An Rhein und Ruhr
1942 landscape format book demonstrating the role of the Luftwaffe flak units based along the Rhein and Ruhr Valleys. The book is illustrated with a series of highly detailed water colours showing everything from searchlights, light flak, sound location and heavy flak completed in the typical style of the period. Named to an Uffz. of Flak Regt.4. Hard covers in good overall condition with light... read more
WW2 parachute qualification badge.
Standard UK made, padded example removed from uniform. Paper backing ripped with partial loss of padding, blue wings now faded. Good, used example. read more
Tyneside Scottish Glengarry.
A good, pre-War/early WW2 o/r's glengarry for a member of the Tyneside Scottish. Fine wool body with crepe band and full length tails. Red wool torri and lined interior with a die stamped, white metal o/r's Tyneside Scottish badge. In good to excellent condition with some wear to interior and heavy patination to badge with corresponding ' shadow ' to the body. Evidence of earlier, contemporary ... read more
8th Armoured Brigade History.
1946 1st Ed. ' The 8th Armoured Brigade 1939 - 1945 ' . Printed in Germany, this card covered history gives an overview of the Brigade and it's individual Divisions concentrating on the unit's exploits in Europe. Fold-out colour maps with appendices. Has been folded and some marking and scratching to covers with clean contents. read more