WW1 34th Div MkI Steel Helmet.

Steel helmet Mk I or 'Brodie'. This particular example is marked to the front with the chequerboard device of the 34th Division, a device that was adopted after the Division's arrival in France in early 1916.
This example is interesting for showing clear signs of having been refurbished by the AOC Salvage Supply Depot indicating that it was probably retrieved from the battlefield. The l...  read more

Code: 5337

WW1 Iron Cross Ist Class.

A quality WW1 EK1. In vaulted or convex form with a thin flattened needle type fixing, this cross is of a high quality three piece construction. To underline this quality, this cross is quite light. In excellent condition overall, with light patination to frame and reverse and very minor marks to centre.  read more

Code: 5336

WW2 Calthrop or Tyreburster.

WW2 'Christmas Tree' pattern, steel calthrop or tyreburster. Probably of American design, this type was airdropped over Luftwaffe airfields and roads from late1944 and was designed to present a point or cutting edge whichever way it landed. This example has approx. 65% original green finish with an impressed 'L' on one face with some minor confusion.  read more

Code: 5328

Gold Fleet Air Arm sweetheart brooch.

Delightful 9ct gold and enamel sweetheart brooch for the Fleet Air Arm. Finely detailed, intracately worked example with undamaged enamel marked 9ct to reverse. Contained in it's original retailers box - James Walker Ltd - 'watchmakers to the Admiralty'. Superb example.  read more

Code: 5322

Arnhem Lift-Diary of a Glider Pilot.

96pgs 1945 'Arnhem Lift, the Diary of a Glider Pilot'. Published anonymously in 1945 by Louis Hagen a glider pilot of Jewish extraction who fought under the nom de guerre Lewis Haig. One of the few pilots who returned in the aftermath of the battle, Hagen's account of the nine day battle went on to become a best seller, this is a 5th ed. published under wartime conditions. Good overall conditio...  read more

Code: 5320

WW1 Dated Snail Whistle.

1915 dated nickel 'snail' type whistle by J.Hudson & Co., Birmingham. Not as commonly found as the long type, this example is in good condition and has intials 'J.S.(?)' scratched on both sides.  read more

Code: 5304

WW2 British Army Jungle pullover

Superb condition example of the British Army Jungle pullover that was designed as part of the improved scale of equipment issue from 1944. Complete and undamaged with a 1945 dated manufacturer's label, in this case 'Warnorm' by J.B.L.& Sons. In a good large size (Size 3). Some minor storage stains that look that they might well wash out.  read more

Code: 5297

Wehrmacht O/Rs tropical sidecap.

1942 dated other ranks tropical sidecap made by Clemens Wagner, Braunschweig. Classic khaki, cotton twill construction with red linen interior lining with maker, size (54) and 1942 date and typical tropical cap insignia. The cap has been folded into the popular 'boat' shape and shows very minor signs of use with very minor knicks to the edge and very minor staining to front lining. An excellent...  read more

Code: 5296

WW1 Vickers Machine Gun Poster.

Early WW1 poster featuring the .303 Vickers Machine Gun. Approx 47cms x 63cms published by Gale & Polden with exploded views and numbered parts list. The gun featured is the five arch sight bridge version typical of the very earliest issue of Vickers Guns. In excellent condition, has been folded with ink name to reverse.  read more

Code: 5279

Third Reich Red Cross armband. BEVO.

Worn by all members of the Deutche Red Cross on the left sleeve of their grey uniforms. Cream cotton with BEVO lettering and red cross in the center. Has not been sewn to a uniform, and is an open condition. No damage, a little grubby.  read more

Code: 5264