British WW2 Despatch Rider's Boots.

A pair of Despatch Rider's Boots by John White of Northampton. Clearly marked size 7M and look to be largely unworn with reinforcing plate for kick start. Both boots manufacturer marked but interestingly with one boot marked 1940 and the other 1945 although externally a pair ! Good, clean condition with minor damage to one buckle which does not stop the boots being buckled.  read more

Code: 10990

WW2 Royal Marine LSGC medal grouping.

Medal and ephemera grouping to 22702 PO ( Sgt.) Albert Evans. Evans, born in Wales enlisted in Birmingham in 1924 and served throughout WW2, including service in Africa, and was discharged in 1946 with a ' Very Good ' character . Group includes 39-45 Star, Africa Star, Defence and War medals mounted as worn with a separately mounted 2nd type Geo VI( D ) RN LSGC medal officially impressed. Group...  read more

Code: 10989

Flak 38 20mm AP/I/T Round.

1944 dated 20mm Armour Piercing projectile and case . Projectile with 70% + of its original colour and stencilling with a band signifying an incendiary element and a 1945 filling date. 1939 dated copper washed steel case with manufacturer's letter codes and Waffenampt . The combination of projectile and case suggest a late war blend of components.Good, original condition with some areas of mi...  read more

Code: 10986

German Machineguns Revised Edition

German Machineguns Revised Edition by Daniel Musgrave. 587pgs in-depth work detailing the automatic weapons (rifle caliber, magazine and belt fed ) of Germany from the late 1800’s though today. This study includes small arm caliber weapons up to the Krupp 10.5 cm machine cannon from MG08 to Flak 38. With 650 illustrations an important reference in excellent, clean condition. Heavy item.  read more

Code: 10985

' Tank Bank, Old Bill ' Money Box.

Ceramic money box in a light purple-glazed white earthenware money box (4in x 2.5in x H 3.75in) in the shape of a British Mk IV tank, with oversized head of a helmeted British ' Tommy ' based on the eponymous Bairnsfather creation ' Old Bill 'protruding from top, the legend 'WHERES THAT BLINKING KAISER?' on the side. Excellent, undamaged condition.  read more

Code: 10984

Royal Naval Patrol Service Mine Sweeping Anti Submarine badge.

Original die-struck silver badge featuring the 1940 design for the Royal Naval Patrol Service Mine Sweeping and Anti Submarine. This example of the badge was designed to be worn on the left forearm of the uniform jacket and features four loops for attachment. Registered design number to the reverse. Uncommon.  read more

Code: 10983

' Z ' Battery anti-aircraft manual.

1943 ' Anti-Aircraft Training Instruction Serial VI ' " Z " AA Artillery '. 26pgs manual setting out training, drills and layouts for the " Z " AA batteries, most of which were manned by the Home Guard. " Z " AA batteries fired 3ins unguided rockets from batteries of projectors to produce a box barrage. Their efficacy was questionable but acted as a useful deterrent and morale boosting employme...  read more

Code: 10982

H.J. Smallbore rifle targets.

Original set of three multi-coloured targets for use on a small bore or air rifle range. Featuring suitably martial subjects of aircraft and a hunting scene with prominent HJ emblem and printers details. In excellent, clean condition with some minor age marking.  read more

Code: 10981

2nd pattern Fleet Air Arm Zip ear C-type flying helmet.

A good example of the 2nd pattern Fleet Air Arm Zip ear C-type flying helmet, as used by Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm aircrew. The leather of the helmet retains its deep brown colour, and is still soft and supple. The helmet is wired with internal loom and comes with full length wire and jack plug. Chinstrap missing. Zips to both earphone covers run freely to reveal the foam pads which are little c...  read more

Code: 10979