WW2 DJ Grouping.

Grouping of items from a member of the Deutsche Jungvolk. Comprising two b/w photographs showing a DJ member in uniform. a late pattern, printed armband with evidence of having been stitched to a uniform and finally an unused DJ shoulder strap from Jungbann 253 from Lahntal. Strap has RZM and original price label to reverse and would appear to be unissued but does have some slight mothing, all...  read more

Code: 7018

With the Red Devils at Arnhem.

1944 1st ed. ' With the Red Devils at Arnhem Personal Experiences with the 1st Polish Parachute Brigade ' by Marek Swiecicki. 92pgs b/w illustrations .The 1st Polish Parachute Brigade played both an important and controversial role at Arnhem. The author, a Pole himself, was attached to the Brigade, saw action at Arnhem and managed to escape capture and return to Allied lines. He penned his acco...  read more

Code: 7017

WW2 Plastic Manchester Regiment Cap Badge.

Scarce WW II plastic economy issue cap badge with two blades to the reverse and makers details for A. Stanley Walsall. Excellent condition, crisp, no deforming.
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Code: 7016

WW2 Wehrmacht Pioneer Major's Shoulder straps.

Pair of unissued, sew-in, shoulder straps for a Major in the Pioneers. Still bundled together with cotton, with some minor moth nips to the black underlay and light fading of aluminium wire.  read more

Code: 7015

1915 Manual - Signalling.

1915 3rd ed. ' Signalling - Morse, Semaphore, Station Work, Despatch Riding , Telephone Cables and Map Reading '. Part of the Imperial Army Series, this 206pg manual deals with the nuts and bolts of an army's signalling abilities Containing period adverts, this example in excellent , lightly used condition ex. IWM library.  read more

Code: 7014

WW2 Official ATS Lapel Badge.

Silver, numbered, finback lapel badge for the Auxiliary Territorial Service. Mounted on card with issue number stamped to top, repeated to reverse of badge. The badge, an official issue was seen to be an equivalent of the TA badge. In excellent condition, slightly toned with light creasing to card.  read more

Code: 7013

2nd Royal Gloucestershire Hussars 1941 - 42

1950 1st ed. 96pgs ' Second Royal Gloucestershire Hussars - Libya-Eygpt 1941-1942 ' by Mjr. Stuart Pitman. Gives a history of the one year in which the unit actually was involved in combat in this case in the Western Desert. B/w illustrations maps and a Rol of Honour. Good overall condition with slightly sunned boards and wear to spine.  read more

Code: 7012

Seaborne Observer Corps Shoulder title.

Printed Seaborne shoulder title as worn by R.O.C. Observers aboard ships. In 1944, during preparations for the invasion of France, a request for volunteers from within the ranks of the ROC produced 1,094 highly qualified candidates, from which 796 were selected to perform aircraft recognition duties as Seaborne Observers. The Seaborne Observers assumed control of each ship's anti aircraft batte...  read more

Code: 7011

Bruce Bairnsfather ' Old Bill ' Wall Plaque.

20cm approx china wall plaque by the Grimwades company featuring a design by the well known WW1 artist Bruce Bairnsfather ' Dear --- " At present we are staying at a farm" '. In excellent, clean condition with undamaged gilt decoration.  read more

Code: 7009

WW1 Women's Emergency Corps Lapel badge.

Gilt and enamel,finback lapel badge for the Women's Emergency Corps .Founded in 1914 by Evelina Haverfield, Decima Moore, and the Women's Social and Political Union to contribute to the war effort in World War I. The Corps later evolved into the Women's Volunteer Reserve. Maker marked ' W.O.Lewis ' to the reverse and in excellent, bright condition.  read more

Code: 7008