WW2 British Shoulder Titles - Green Howards
Pair of wartime printed shoulder titles for the Green Howards. Excellent unused condition with glue spots to the reverse.
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LUTWAFFE VISOR CAP COCKADES.
Here are 6 slightly different Luftwaffe NCO's visor cap cockades, some are in aluminium, some in the heavier base metal. All removed from caps, none have complete pins to the reverse. You could either add the fixing pins or just use thes as decoration with a collection. Sold as a group. read more
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3rd PATTERN 'FAIRBAIRN SYKES' COMMANDO KNIFE.
A very good example of the WW2 3rd pattern commando knife, designed by Fairbairn-Sykes. This one is made by the WILLIAM RODGERS company Sheffield A used example which shows a little age. The heavy ribbed grip is a bronze colour with darkening between the ribbing. Steel blued crossguard. William Rodgers markings stamped underneath. Good blued blade shows no sharpening and retains about 70% of th... read more
Switch No.5, Pressure Booby trap switch.
This British booby trap switch was designed to fire on application of pressure. It was often deployed for destruction of railways and rolling stock being placed in the ballast under the rail, when a locomotive passes, this depresses the extension rod initiating the attached charge. In good condition with the often missing extension rod.
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US M3 Fighting Knife in M6 Scabbard.
Early, blade marked US M3 fighting knife by Cammilus in leather, 1943 dated M6 scabbard by Milsco. In good, clean, used condition with ordnance mark to pommel and manufacturer marked to blade. Scabbard manufacturer marked and retains leg ties, tin strengthener slightly creased . Owner's details scratched to the reverse although difficult to read. Excellent example. read more
1914 Musketry Regulations Pt I
1914ed. Musketry Regulations Pt I 1909, 320pgs including fold out plates, b/w photographs, diagrams and sketches covering all aspects of the care, use and deployment of the CLLE and SMLE. Excellent, clean condition with slight rubbing to boards. read more
BC41 Knuckle Knife.
An excellent clean example of the BC41 Knuckle knife. Reputedly issued to Commandos prior to their issue of FS knives, the design was heavily influenced by similar knives produced by some Sheffield manufacturers during WW1.
Clean knife with some evidence of sharpening, patination of knuckles and area of blade where riveted to knuckles. Unfortunately sheath is missing, but still a scarce ... read more
R.A.F. 1941 Pattern Mae West Whistle.
The classic 'snail' whistle often seen hanging from the Mae West or aircrew blouse. Chrome plated brass. Air Ministry markings and reference numbers '23/230' to one side, to other side '293/14/L1795'. Very very light rubbing/loss of plating but an excellent used example. read more
WW1 Women's Emergency Corps Armband.
Heavyweight ribbon material armband printed letters ' Women's Emergency Corps ' with printed manufacturer's details to reverse ( Toye & Co, London ), probably closed and retained by a safety pin.The Women's Emergency Corps was formed in 1914 and was one of largest of the women's organisations involved in the relief of war distress, they involved themselves in every aspect of voluntary war work ... read more
N.S.D.A.P. / Party Pennant.
Multi-piece construction, printed pennant or flag. 36 x 20cms approx. with printed swastikas sown to both sides with spring clip and small pole attachment fittings - vehicle possibly ? Slightly grubby condition, acquired along with item 6885 n a group of souvenirs from a special forces veteran. read more