F-S Etched 3rd Patt F.S. Knife.
A heavily used 3rd Patt F.S. Knife which originally carried Wilkinson etches to the blade.This wartime example retains much of it's finish to the ringed grip which has a number ' 3 ' cast into the top . Some minor rubbing and wear to the highpoints . Blade has been heavily sharpened with a stone leaving only partial remains of the two etches, this type and manner of sharpening suggests service ... read more
3rd Pattern F.S. Knife .
Introduced from 1942 the 3rd Pattern F.S. knife was the zenith of FS knives formulating the design and method of production that is still used today.
This wartime example retains much of it's finish to the ringed grip which has a number ' 3 ' cast into the top . Some minor rubbing to the highpoints . Blade retains much of it's blued finish with signs of light sharpening with a clear insp... read more
The Story of 79 Armoured Division.
1945 ed. 314pg ' Story of 79 Armoured Division '. Originally a restricted publication, this history tells the story of Hobart's ' Funnies ,' the series of modified tanks designed to take on the specific armoured tasks thrown up by the Invasion of Europe. Profusely illustrated with photographs and maps ' the Story..' follows the Division from it's inception to disbandment in June 1945. In good, ... read more
95.00 GBP
WW2 Officer's Assam Regt. F.S.Cap.
A good example of an officer's field service cap as worn by a member of the Assam Regiment of the Indian Army .Black serge body with yellow crown and gold wire braid with black ball buttons with a light infantry device and featuring a brass Assam Regt. badge. Original Calcutta tailor's label with faint ink name ( Seaton ? ). In good, clean condition with one moth nip to curtain and some to crow... read more
WW2 11th East Africa Division Formation signs.
A pair of WW2, printed and backed examples of the black head of a rhinoceros on a red oval. The 11th.East African Division consisted of elements of the King's African Rifles,and the Northern Rhodesian Regiment,and fought as part of 14th.Army in Burma. In excellent, used condition, nicely backed with JG material. read more
WW2 DAF Werkschar Buckle.
Die struck aluminium buckle for the Deutsche Arbeits Front. Separate, soldered catch with steel roller with drawn prongs. Faintly manufacturer marked RZM M4/30 cast into leading edge of reverse. Excellent, clean condition. read more
Tank Corps Silver Sweetheart badge.
Enamel and silver, Tank Corps pinback sweetheart badge. Clean, bright condition stamped ' silver ' to reverse. read more
1950's Royal Naval Reserve Poster.
75 x 50cms approx. recruiting poster for the Royal Naval Reserve. Prepared for the Admiralty by the Central Office of Information and printed by Jordison & Co. Ltd, this 1950's era poster features a bright, bold graphic by the artist Jack Mathew. In excellent, clean condition with some very minor stains, creases etc.
2 Available. read more
25.00 GBP
25th Foot - Kings Own Scottish Borderers Buttons.
A pair of early, gilt, 25th Foot Kings Own Scottish Borderers buttons. Identical although only one manufacturer marked ' Jennens, London '. 20mm in size, excellent, bright condition. read more
WW2 Italian Unissued GIL Pin badge .
Gilt and enamel, pinback badge for the Italian Fascist organisation the GIL. GIL stands for Gioventù Italiana del Littorio (Italian fascist organization for children. In bright unissued condition, contained in it's original celluloid packet. Faint manufacturer's markings to reverse, packet with some holes, creases etc. read more
28.00 GBP