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WW1 Russian stick grenade.

WW1 Russian stick grenade.

Scarce WW1 Russian grenade designed by Col.Orlov. Galvanised steel body with an inner fragmentation sleeve with a brass sleeve to accomodate a black powder type fuze. The top of the grenade is held in place by two tabs, whilst the body sits on top of a wooden handle. An uncommon example.
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Code: 5390

SOLD

WW2 U.S. 11th Airborne 511 PIR patch.

WW2 U.S. 11th Airborne 511 PIR patch.

Original 11th Airborne 511 Parachute Infantry Regt patch. Unique design printed onto false silk which has not been folded or cut to shape. Patch has been folded during storage which has left a crease which could probably be removed by ironing but has left a line across the design.
The 511th made one famous combat jump, the Los Banos Raid in the Philipines and were in combat against the J...  read more

Code: 5369

85.00 GBP

43rd Wessex Division at War 1944-1945.

43rd Wessex Division at War 1944-1945.

292pg history of the '43rd Wessex Division at War 1944-1945' compiled by Mjr-Gen.H.Essame 1952. A good illustrated history of the Division from it's landing in France from D+20, the Battle of the Odon, Hill 112, Nijmegen, through to the Reichswald. Numerous folding maps and appendices. In excellent condition, slightly sunned spine.  read more

Code: 5357

Reserved

WW2 FANY shoulder title.

WW2 FANY shoulder title.

Embroidered shoulder title for the Women's Transport Service. From it's earlier war involvement with the ATS the FANYs became inextricably linked to SOE after an accidental selection of two members by Col. Gubbins. This example, clearly having been removed from a uniform is in good, unmothed condition.  read more

Code: 5354

Reserved

SOE A.C.,Delay Fuze and Ampoules.

SOE A.C.,Delay Fuze and Ampoules.

Fuze, Delay Action, A.C.,Mk1A (A.C.Delay) with a full boxed set of acetone ampoules. British Mk1A A.C. Delay for use with the Limpet mine. The acetone ampoules contain differing strengths of acetone which when inserted into the A.C. Delay and crushed, ate through a celluloid washer which retained a striker. The differing rates of dissolving the celluloid washer dictated the length of delay, an...  read more

Code: 5349

Reserved

WW1 Durham Light Infantry shoulder titles.

WW1 Durham Light Infantry shoulder titles.

Pair of unissued WW1 slip-on shoulder titles for the Durham Light Infantry. Embroidered on wool with canvas backing and heavy tape sliders. In excellent, fresh condition.  read more

Code: 5348

35.00 GBP

QARANC Recruiting poster.

QARANC Recruiting poster.

1950's recruiting poster. Printed on card by Fosh & Cross for HMSO, 25cms x 38cms featuring a classic 50's beauty of the Queen Alexandra's Royal Army Nursing Corps. In very good condition with punched holes to the top and pin holes to the bottom with a couple of minor scuffs  read more

Code: 5347

35.00 GBP

Luftwaffe Cap Eagle and Wreath.

Luftwaffe Cap Eagle and Wreath.

Luftwaffe O/Rs or NCO's alloy eagle and wreath for the schirmutze. Clearly having been removed from a cap with the wreath being bent to the shape of the cap and with the eagle having some minor distortion. Pins to both items present and intact. The eagle is smaller than the normal type with fine detail and a style similar to the early droop tail pattern. Good clean condition.  read more

Code: 5345

Reserved

WW1 34th Div MkI Steel Helmet.

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

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WW1 Iron Cross Ist Class.

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

Reserved