Shropshire Yeomanry B.D. Blouse.
Large size B.D.Blouse to the Shropshire Yeomanry as part of 6 Army Group Royal Artillery, Eighth Army. This B.D. was probably worn by a member of either 75 or 76 Regiment R.A. which were made from the Shropshire Yeomanry when they were dismounted and became Artillery.
The size 14 B.D. blouse 1939 ( ? ) dated features a tailored open collar with locally made, probably Italian, insignia wi... read more
British Women at War.
1941ed. ' British Women at War ' by M.D.Cox. The author, Mary Cox, a member of the WVS completed this 71pg overview of the British Women's war effort which covers the three main services and the woman's role on the Home Front. Illustrated throughout with b/w photographs and featuring a striking colour dust wrapper. Excellent clean condition with minor bumping to d/w. read more
High Seas Fleet War Badge.
WW2 German High Seas War Badge by Schwerin. Tombac construction with silvering to battleship and reverse. Coke bottle pin to reverse with manufacturer's details ' FEC.ADOLF BOCK AUSF.SCHWERIN.BERLIN '. Although the fire gilt finish is missing from the wreath, badge still has a pleasing brass finish, some wear to reverse wash. A good example. read more
U.S. M-3 Fighting Knife.
U.S. M-3 Fighting Knife by Utica contained in an M8 scabbard. Knife in good overall condition with signs of wear and sharpening to blade. Manufacturer marked to cross guard indicating mid to late war production. Scabbard with some rubbing from use, throat marked ' B M Co ' with plastic scabbard marked ' vp ' for Victory Plastics.
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Panzer Assault Badge.
Good example of a mid-war period, silver grade Panzer Assault Badge. Silver washed zinc maker marked to the reverse ' FFL 43 '
for Friederich Linden. Typical of their production with the oversize track to r/h side of badge and the flatback which would be a warning sign on badges by other manufacturers. Steel pin with tombac hinge and pin. Excellent condition with 90% + of the silver wash... read more
Officer's F.S. Cap believed to be Sikhs.
Fine quality, black, woollen Officer's F.S. Cap with fine cotton lining. Unmarked nickel ball buttons with a red cord boss surmounted by a silvered ' X '. This is believed to be one of the Sikh regiments but as yet have not ascertained which one. In excellent, unmothed condition with slight wear to interior. read more
Silver Army Air Corps Capbadge.
Solid silver Army Air Corps badge as worn by glider pilots officers. Although not marked this exampe has been tested and is of a high grade silver. Excellent, crisp striking with particularly fine detail. An excellent example. read more
Coloured ATS FS Cap.
Large size, 7 1/4, coloured F.S. Cap for wear by the ATS. Dark brown woollen body with green piping and light brown crown. In excellent unmothed condition. read more
5 Commando Paybook grouping.
Grouping to 14987091 L/Cpl. Sidney William Klus, K.O.S.B. and 5 Commando. Group includes Indian issue paybook with picture removed but with pasted insert entitled ' This rank is a Commando ', embroidered 5 Commando red on blue shoulder title, retention certificate for ' 1 Green Beret ', Certificate of Transfer to Army Reserve, white metal, die struck K.S.O.B. cap badge and finally a copy photo... read more
Beach Group Formation Sign.
WW2 printed Beach Group formation sign a red fouled anchor printed on light blue disc with red border. In mint, unissued condition. read more