RFC groundcrew grouping.

An unusual grouping to an RFC groundcrew member. 1st Air Mechanic Cecil Hinde originally enlisted in the 2/4th Battalion the Queens Cameron Highlanders in April 1915 transferring to the RFC in January 1916 as 14459. Grouping comes with a rarely seen 'Soldiers' Small Book' to the RFC, certificate of service indicating cessation of service in the RAF in Malta in 1919 based at the Seaplane base wh...  read more

Code: 5619

NSBO cap device.

Unissued cap device for the NSBO which was declared a "Reichsbetriebszellenabteilung" (German Reich Factory Cell Organization) of the Nazi Party in 1931. This example in clean condition with both pins.  read more

Code: 5616

Vienna colonial veterans 1939 daybadge.

Pressed steel 'tinny' for 'Reichskolonialtagung Wien 16-18 Mai 1939'. Showing an eagle over an image of Africa surmounted by a veteran's flag. In excellent, clean and bright condition. Uncommon.  read more

Code: 5602

OSS booby trap firing device.

OSS M1 pull fuze with firing device attachment. This particular device was used to intiate a booby trap where a gun is designed to fire along fixed lines intiated by a trip wire. The M1 pull fuze has a locking attachment to fix the device to a gun and then an arm which would depress a trigger when the pull fuze was tripped. In excellent condition and strippable.
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Code: 5595

9th Kabul Bty R.A. Wolseley helmet.

Superb example of a British Wolseley helmet with a pagri flash to the 9th (Kabul 1842) Light How. Bty. Originally a mountain battery the honour title was granted in commemoration of the ancestor battery's part in the 1st Afghan War.
With a 'Vero's patent' detachable headband the interior has the original owners name '4030740 Sgt.R.Davies' written in several places. The helmet dates from ...  read more

Code: 5593

Manual for 2-inch Mortar MkII.

1940ed of 'Handbook for Ordnance,M.L.2-inch Mortar, MkII Land Service 1939'. 46 pgs with extensive descriptions of the weapon and ammunition and it's use. Illustrated throughout with diagrams photographs and fold out colour plates. In excellent, clean condition with some rusting of staples and very minor foxing.  read more

Code: 5592

Bullion RNAS badge.

High quality, bullion Royal Naval Air Service badge embroidered onto a quality black wool cloth backing. The reverse has a light canvas glued to protect the bullion stitching. All in excellent condition.  read more

Code: 5580

The Desert Rats.

1954ed 'The Desert Rats - the History of the 7th Armoured Division 1938 to 1945' by Mgr.Gen.G.L.Verney. 312pg, illustrated account of the Division from the Desert through Normandy to Berlin. Illustrated throughout with b/w photographs, order of battle and other appendices. In good, clean condition, removed bookplate from fep and some marks to covers.
POSTFREE within UK  read more

Code: 5565

CASED THIRD REICH IRON CROSS 1st, CLASS

A slightly battered cas with a bit of the black covering missing from the top, no damage to structure of the case though. Perfect inside. Nice EK1 with good pin-back, some nice patina to the cross, small paint loss to the iron swas,just on one corner. Can't see any maker or number on the back. Nice little combination.  read more

Code: 5546

Front Heil Buckle.

Uncommon, two piece brass and nickel 'Front Heil' buckle, Produced in the 1920's for the various veterans groups that sprung up after WW1. Worn into the Nazi era until eventually replaced when the various veteran organisations were incoporated into the Stahlhelmbund. In excellent, clean condition with some very minor staining to brass.  read more

Code: 5541