10th SS Panzer Div. Frundsberg Wehrpass lost in Normandy.
SS Wehrpass to a Dr Willi Dorr who served with 10th SS Panzer Div. Frundsberg in France during 1944. The wehrpass was apparently, according to accompanying letters, lost on the unit's retreat through Normandy. Dorr served with various SS medical units including a period at Buchenwald and became a dentist postwar. Accompanying the Wehrpass are a number of letters from a German dealer who was abl... read more
No.1 Commando Shoulder title.
Original embroidered shoulder title for No.1 Commando. The uniquely designed title was designed to be worn in conjunction with the unit insignia of a salamander ( see item:7364 ) . Excellent used condition with very clear evidence of having been removed from a uniform. In my experience less commonly encountered than the scarce salamander badge. read more
DAF Werkshar Leader Field Cap.
2nd design 1937 Pattern, Schiffchen type field cap worn by Werkshar leaders of the Deutsche Arbeits-Front. This cap was produced post 1938 when the piping was changed from blue to silver bullion. Silver wire embroidered national emblem with two aluminium pebbled buttons to front ( both buttons marked RZM and SS ). Half width leather sweatband marked ' Deutsche Wertarbeit with large RZM/DAF lab... read more
Precautions to be taken in the event of capture Card.
1942 Gatefold card designed to fit into the AB64 - paybook listing precautions to be taken in the event of capture. Gives advice about interrogation and warning of hidden microphones reiterating the standard advice of ' NAME RANK & NUMBER '. Clean condition, slight creasing.
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Polish 2nd Artillery Group Breast Badge.
Two piece construction, silver Monte Cassino Cross with a superimposed wreath with the 2 Corps symbol, a mermaid with an artillery shell over an 8th Army shield. 45mm x 45mm approx by the maker Lorioli Fratelli, Milano & Roma. 800 silver marking to reverse of cross, slight rubbing of highlights to figure and wreath. Good example. read more
Early RAF/Notts & Derby Portrait with Associated Badges.
10 x 15cm portrait of an officer sporting 1st Pattern RAF wings and wearing the collar and cap badges of his parent regiment - Notts and Derbys in a contemporary frame. Accompanied by a pair of bronzed collar badges by Gaunt and a bronzed cap badge with both blades intact. Recent local saleroom acquisition. read more
WW1 German cup.
WW1 German enamelled tin,lipped cup/jug. Manufacturer marked and dated to the bottom 'F.C.B. FULDA 17. In excellent, clean condition with very minor chipping to the enamel. read more
Inert Flak 38 20mm AP/T projectile and case.
1940 dated 20mm Armour Piercing projectile and case in original packing tube. Projectile with 70% + of it's original colour with a red band signifying a red trace element. Lacquered steel case contained in original cardboard packing tube. Excellent, original condition with some areas of minor corrosion.
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1945 Commando Beret.
An excellent example of a wartime Commando beret. Size 6 1/2, dated 1945, made by Kangol Wear Ltd with inspection stamp. Probably issued and kept for best or stand down parade as loose cotton tacking runs around the inside and signs of wear are very minimal . Has had a cap badge fitted at one point. Overall in excellent condition with two very minor moth nips to reverse. read more
C Squadron The Inns of Court Regiment History.
1945 1st ed. ' We Were There ! - The Story of a Journey made by C Squadron The Inns of Court Regiment 1941-45 '. 89pgs, card covers and printed in Germany, this brief history follows the unit and their armoured cars from training through D Day into Germany. Roll of Honour and awards. Loose copy but intact and clean, uncommon. read more