Arnhem - Mjr.Gen. R.E.Urquhart.
1958 1st ed. copy of ' Arnhem ' by Major-General R.E.Urquhart. 238pgs with maps and b/w illustrations, although dated in light of recent studies it remains an essential overview of the battle by the commander of 1st Airborne. In good, clean condition with chipped d/w with old repairs and ownership inscription to fep. read more
1870 Patt.German Red Cross buckle.
Nickel silver finish 1870 Patt.German Red Cross belt buckle. This type of buckle was in use until superceded in 1938 by the Nazi version. This two piece example is in excellent condition with bright nickel and 95% of frosting to the brass centre. read more
WW2 German RAD buckle.
Injection moulded aluminium buckle for the Reichsarbeitdienst or Labour service. No visible manufacturer's marks to the buckle but with a 1938 date and the manufacturer ' Paulmann & Crone, Ludenscheid ' stamped to the leather tab. Good, clean detailing with overall patination, some loose stitching to leather tab. read more
1905 dated military whistle.
A good example of an early nickel, 1905 dated military whistle. With impressed ' The Metropolitan ' brand and manufacturer marked 'J.Hudson & Co. 13 Barr St, B'ham' with broad arrow and number. Light patination overall, excellent example of an early military whistle. read more
WW2 Japanese Type 4 Pottery hand grenade.
Scarce WW2 Japanese Type 4 pottery hand grenade. Originally containing Type 88 explosive which was initiated by a match composition attached to a fuze with a 4-5 second delay which was lacquered into the neck of the grenade. Unusual in having a dark glazed body, now empty, the grenade is in good condition with a few surface marks and residue.
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RAD OFFICERS BULLION PARADE DRESS BELT AND BUCKLE.
I have not seen a RAD parde dress belt and buckle for a very long time. Unfortunately, the bullion and fabric belt has suffered some damage over time, but it's all there and the buckle etc are 100%. I have had and sold, Luftwaffe, army and even a SS Officers belt and buckle, but not one for the RAD. Bullion belt has the brown interwoven stripes running through it. The leather keeper etc are all... read more
Luftwaffe flyer's map.
Luftwaffe 1:500000 ' Fliegerkarte ' for the area of Central Europe centred approximately on Vienna. Typical of flying maps, has rubberised backing stitched on with a coating to the face to allow use of chinograph type pencils. Large map in good to excellent condition with very minor chipping to edges. read more
Signal Training Pamphlet No.8 - inc section on pigeons.
1942 ' Signal Training ( All Arms ) Pamphlet No.8 Signal Office Working '. 32 pg pamphlet, whilst not the most exciting of titles it contains a section on pigeons, their care, storage and use and a section on parachute forces use. Good, used condition with some marking to covers, clean contents. read more
WW2 German S84/98 bayonet and frog.
Excellent condition 1938 dated S84/98 bayonet for the K98 rifle. Blade manufacturer marked ' Carl Eickhorn ' with deep red phenolic plastic grips with a blued scabbard, all with numerous inspection stamps. Contained in a 1936 dated, manufacturer marked frog which is also unit and LBA marked indicating Luftwaffe issue. In excellent condition with all metal parts with 98% deep blue. read more
MTP No.42 Tank Hunting and Destruction.
Early, 1940ed. of MTP No.42 ' Tank Hunting and Destruction '. 39pgs of optimistic advice on tank destruction including sections on the ' Sticky Bomb ' and the ' Harvey Flamethrower '. Illustrated with sketches and diagrams. In good, clean condition with ownership intials to front cover. read more