WW1 No.3 Mk2 Rifle Grenade.
A scarce example of a British WW1 No.3 Mk2 Rifle Grenade. Introduced in 1915 this rodded rifle percussion grenade was made by the Cotton Powder Company under ' Hales's Patent ' serving through the war being made obsolete in 1922. This example in excellent condition with a possible repaint scheme ( if it is, it has been done very well ) with the wind vane collar marked ' The Cotton Powder Co., L... read more
WW2 P38 Pistol.
A good, clean example of a wartime German 9mm P38 Pistol. Marked ' cyq ' indicating manufacture by Spreewerke, and numbered 8653w putting manufacture approx. May 1944. Sensitive deactivation allowing full stripping and working DA mechanism. Matching numbers to slide, action and barrel grouping with numerous inspection stamps to all main components. Good level of blue/black finish showing machin... read more
4th County of London Yeomanry (Sharpshooters) Photographs 1941-43.
45 x b/w photographs showing scenes of the 4th County of London Yeomanry (Sharpshooters) during service in the Western Desert in 1941 and some scenes in Italy in 1943 in Shermans. The Regiment went on to fight a hard campaign in Normandy before amalgamating with 3CLY in August 1944. Good, clear images most being 95mm x 65mm ' Brownie ' type images with some minor creasing etc. read more
Civilian Employees of the Luftwaffe Stickpin.
28mm, aluminum stickpin as worn by civilian employees of the Luftwaffe not in uniform. In excellent condition. read more
All-In Fighting - Capt.W.E.Fairbairn.
1942 edition of Fairbairn's seminal work 'All in Fighting' complete with the uncommonly found d/w .the book contains instructions on the use of the FS knife, Smatchet and various hand to hand combat moves from the ' back break ' to the Japanese Strangle '. This edition in excellent, clean condition, some minor marking and minor tears to d/w.
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Commando Group sleeve badge.
Printed Commando Group sleeve badge. Designed in 1944 and going on to replace the Combined Operations sleeve badge it was worn like it's predecessor, below the shoulder title. This example in excellent unused condition. read more
65.00 GBP
1945 Brigadier's SD Cap.
A good example of a SD cap for an officer with the rank of Brigadier. 1945 dated by Hobson & Sons this example was previously the property of Brigadier W.E.Underhill of the Leicester Regt. who was made Acting Brigadier in 1944 and was active in NW Europe during 1944/45 commanding 102 Reinforcement Group and then 16th L of C around Ghent.
Standard war issue SD cap with WD inspection mark... read more
1915 Manual - Physical Training.
1915 1st Ed. ' Physical Training - Swedish Exercises, Athletic Sports, Swimming, Diving and Life Saving ' by ' an Officer of the Regular Army '. Part of the Imperial Army Series, this 248pg manual deals with all aspects of fitness for an army on campaign. Containing period adverts, this example in good, used condition.
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20.00 GBP
Japanese Good Luck Flag - Veteran bring back.
Japanese yosegaki hinomaru or good luck flag. Approx 85 x 68cms printed on silk with two leather reinforced corners and cotton ties. This example is covered in a profusion of characters with prominent larger characters forming the exhortation ' Ki Buun Chokyu ' translating as ' I pray that your military fortunes are long lasting.' This example was with the effects of Henry P Woolley, Detachment... read more
9ct Gold .303 Bullet Sweetheart Brooch.
9ct Gold and silver sweetheart brooch in the form of a .303 bullet . 45mm long with silver bullet and 9ct gold case with the ' 9ct ' hallmark taking the place of a headstamp. Contained in a contemporary case, in good, clean condition. read more