1943 Boiled Sweets, Salt & Matches Ration Tin.
1943 dated tin for the sweet issue in WW2 British army rations. Good, used condition with some wear and light abrasions and the remains of the original sealing tape to the sides. read more
1937 Kreistag Der N.S.D.A.P. Tinny.
1937 die-struck, pinback ' tinny ' badge for the ' Kreistag der N.S.D.A.P. der Siegkreises 1937 '. In excellent, bright condition.
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Embroidered Combined Operations Badge.
Classic example of a circular, embroidered Combined Operations badge as worn by Commandos until the introduction of the Commando Group badge. The badge was designed in 1942 by Lieutenant D.A. Grant RNVR. In good, used condition with clear evidence of having been removed from a uniform. read more
HITLER YOUTH MARKSMANSHIP AWARD-HIGHER GRADE.
Recently found in Germany, a number of these HJ shooting award badges. Beautifully preserved, discoloured on the back with patina, never issued and otherwise mint. This is the higher grade badge with the silver oak leaves running around the edge. Lovely enamel work, perfect HJ diamond. Marked on the reverse RZM and maker M1/102- {Frank & Reif in Stuttgart} Difficult to find originals of these. ... read more
Malayan Peoples' Anti-Japanese Army.
Cast brass, lugged badge for wear by members of the Malayan Peoples' Anti-Japanese Army. The MPAJA were founded around hastily trained ' left behind parties ' of British troops left after the Japanese invasion of Malaya in 1942. Eventually administered and supplied by the SOE's Force 136 the force became dominated by the Chinese Malayan Communist Party and whilst performing it's main role it we... read more
Leitz 7x50 Kriegsmarine Armoured Binoculars.
Excellent example of these Kriegsmarine Leitz 7x50 armoured Binoculars. Original rubber armour and strap, clear optics, and with 98% of the rauhlack finish remaining ( small chip to top surface ). Marked 7 x 50 with serial number 431823 and manufacturer coded ' beh ' underneath the armouring. The only points of note being crazing and cracking to the rubber hinges that hold the caps on the ocul... read more
Danish 1889 Krag Bayonet - WKC
A good, original Danish 1889 Krag bayonet made by WKC. Hilt has no pitting or damage with pressed leather grips . Blade is clean with no pitting or damage and clearly marked WKC. Steel mounted leather scabbard is good with some grazing and wear, all stitching intact. Hilt and pommel profusely marked with inspection and issue marks. read more
WW2 31st Independent Brigade Group/ 1st Air Landing Brigade.
Painted cloth formation sign. Formed in July 1940. Redesignated 1st Air Landing Brigade Group in 1941 and then on the 10th March 1943 redesignated 1st Air Landing Brigade. This example in good, used condition with evidence of having been removed from a uniform. Glue residue to reverse. read more
1934 Koblenz Tinny.
1934 die-struck, pinback ' tinny ' badge for the ' Reichsverbandstag der Klempneru. Jnstallateure Koblenz 15-17.9 1934 '. In excellent, bright condition. read more
RAF / M.I.9 / SOE Baby Telescope.
Baby telescope created by Clayton Hutton's M.I.9 department which supplied escape and evasion materials, primarily to the RAF but also to the other services and SOE. The x6 magnification telescope was designed for watching guards etc in more detail. This single draw example is 30mm approx when closed. For more information, an image taken from M.I.9's technical review showing the baby telescope,... read more
365.00 GBP